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平凉一中高二下学期开学考试英语试卷 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）命题人 何岩 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How does the woman sound? A. Disappointed. B. Excited. C. Surprised. 2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A tennis class. B. A person. C. A card. 3. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Keep the receipt. B. Open the package. C. Return the item online. 4. When did the woman go to class yesterday? A. At 2:30 pm. B. At 2:00 pm. C. At 1:00 pm. 5. What will the man do tonight? A. Wash dishes. B. Eat out. C. Make a plan. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. A couple. B. Neighbors. C. Strangers. 7. What made the window open? A. A dog. B. A cat. C. The wind. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Which car is the man interested in? A. The antique car. B. The Benz. C. The sports car. 9. Why did the man like that car? A. He was attracted by the style. B. He believed in the car company. C. He enjoyed the experience of the test drive. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What will Mary use Mike’s cellphone to do? A. Play games. B. Call her mother. C. Order movie tickets. 11. Where will the speakers probably go first after lunch? A. A bookstore. B. A cinema. C. A mall. 12. What did Mary order? A. A steak. B. Green salad. C. French fries. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What does the man say about John Grisham’s books? A. They are excellent. B. They are disappointing. C. They are difficult to understand. 14. What plays a key role in John Grisham’s success? A. Education. B. Talent. C. Experience. 15. What does the man major in? A. Law. B. Philosophy. C. Literature. 16 What is the woman going to do next? A. Borrow books. B. Catch a bus. C. Take a math class. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker’s family live that night? A. In her grandparents’ house. B. In a shelter in her community. C. In her mother’s friend’s house. 18. What did the speaker’s father find in the ruined house? A. Some books. B. Wedding rings. C. A plastic box. 19. What do we know about the speaker’s father? A. He was depressed for a long time. B. He turned down all the help. C. He is strong and optimistic. 20. Why does the speaker give this talk? A. To share her family background. B. To call attention to the fire. C. To express her gratitude. 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 Three Most Beautiful Deserts in the World Deserts are mysterious landscapes that cover nearly one-third of Earth’s surface. These are some of the world’s most beautiful deserts that you can see while traveling. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt desert and a truly mystical place to visit. Tens of thousands of years ago, this region was part of a prehistoric lake. However, these lakes dried up and left behind two new smaller lakes and these expansive salt flats. It’s abundant in various minerals. An estimated 10 billion tons of salt can be found in this desert. Painted Desert, Arizona, USA The Painted Desert of Arizona got its name from the vibrant red orange, blue, and purple colors painted across the landscape. Less than 10 inches of rain fall here each year, and the colors were created by minerals in the clay and sandstone rock. There are lots of great trails to hike through this desert, especially at sunset when the colors are on display. Pinnacles Desert, Australia You’ll need to head to the Nambung National Park in Western Australia to experience the Pinnacles Desert for yourself. This desert gets its name from the beautiful spires (尖顶) made of rock that rise from the sand dunes (沙丘). The rock formations here have been weathered so much over time to undeniably stand out among the gentle yellow sand dunes. Click here to Share this article Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest 1. What do the first two deserts have in common? A. Rich minerals. B. Diverse colors. C. Expansive flats. D. Countless trails. 2. Why does Pinnacles Desert get its name? A. For its sand dunes. B. For its special shape. C. For its long history. D. For its unusual weather. 3 Where is the passage probably taken from? A. A travel brochure. B. A geography textbook. C. A fashion magazine. D. A trip discovery website. 【答案】1. A 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了世界上三个最美的沙漠及其特色。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia部分中“It’s abundant in various minerals.(这里富含各种矿物质。)”和Painted Desert, Arizona, USA部分中“The Painted Desert of Arizona got its name from the vibrant red, orange, blue, and purple colors painted across the landscape. Less than 10 inches of rain fall here each year, and the colors were created by minerals in the clay and sandstone rock.(亚利桑那州的彩绘沙漠因其横跨景观的鲜艳红色、橙色、蓝色和紫色而得名。这里每年降雨量不足10英寸，而这些色彩是由黏土和砂岩中的矿物质形成的)”可知，前两个沙漠都有丰富的矿物质。故选A。 2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Pinnacles Desert, Australia部分中“This desert gets its name from the beautiful spires (尖顶) made of rock that rise from the sand dunes (沙丘).(这片沙漠因其从沙丘中升起的美丽岩石尖顶而得名)”可知，这个沙漠因其从沙丘中升起的美丽岩石尖顶而得名，也就是因其特殊的形状而得名。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据标题“Three Most Beautiful Deserts in the World(世界上最美丽的三个沙漠)”及“Click here to Share this article(点击此处可分享本文)”可推知，这篇文章可能是来自一个旅行发现网站。故选D。 B This past year I’ve been with two loved ones at the time of their passing. The first passing, last September, was that of my beloved father-in-law at 91, after his lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. More recently, I was in the room when my dear friend Thomas Steinbeck passed away at the age of 72 after a long battle with COPD (慢阻肺). There were moments when I wanted to thank them for all they’d done for their loved ones, as well as humanity at large, but there were also times during their more lucid moments when I longed to have them answer some deep philosophical questions. They both knew they were dying, and because of their generous spirits, they would have told me anything I wanted to know. In fact, Thom told me a few weeks before his passing that he didn’t have much time left. While I knew he was struggling with his breathing, I was in denial. I told him that he’d survived the Vietnam War and a number of health challenges, and would survive this setback as well. Looking back, I think he was giving me an opening to talk to him as if he were dying. The death of these two loved ones has taught me a lot. It taught me to be even more mindful in the future, and carefully “listen to the messages” the dying are conveying to me. Had I done so, I might have had a final confirmation of what I meant to these men, although in some ways I already knew because they were the type of individuals who were always open and straightforward with respect to what they believed in. Knowing hearing is the final sense to go, I did take the chance to tell them how much they meant to me, and how much I loved them, and for that I am grateful. 4. What do the author’s two loved ones have in common? A. They were the author’s family members. B. They suffered from long-term illnesses. C. They lost their lives in the same year. D. They were extremely afraid of death. 5. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 2? A. Able to think clearly. B. Eager to walk around. C. Willing to help others. D. Brave to face the future. 6. Why did Thom tell the author he was dying? A. He could no longer accompany the author. B. He desired to make his breathing smooth. C. He was in great need of the author’s care. D. He wanted to have a chat with the author. 7. What did death teach the author about living? A. Death is a time for love and forgiveness. B. Those who are dying are eager to share. C. Hearing is the final sense to disappear. D. It is vital to say what comes naturally. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者从岳父、朋友的离世明白了一个人生道理。即要关注他们生前想要传递的信息，要及时表达自己对他们的感激和爱。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“This past year I’ve been with two loved ones at the time of their passing. The first passing, last September, was that of my beloved father-in-law at 91, after his lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. More recently, I was in the room when my dear friend Thomas Steinbeck passed away at the age of 72 after a long battle with COPD (慢阻肺). (在过去的一年里，我一直陪伴着两位逝去的亲人。第一次离世是去年9月，我深爱的岳父在与帕金森氏症长期斗争后去世，享年91岁。最近，我亲爱的朋友Thomas Steinbeck在与慢性阻塞性肺病长期斗争后去世，享年72岁。)”可知，这两位逝去的亲朋挚友的共同之处是两者都患有长期疾病。故选B。 【5题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线单词的下文“when I longed to have them answer some deep philosophical questions. They both knew they were dying, and because of their generous spirits, they would have told me anything I wanted to know. (这时我渴望他们回答一些深刻的哲学问题。他们都知道自己快死了，由于他们的慷慨，他们会告诉我任何我想知道的事情。)”可知，此处when引导的从句内容在补充说明the moments，即我希望在他们思维清醒的时刻向他们提问一些深刻的哲学问题，并渴望他们回答。由此可以推断划线单词lucid的含义是“思维清醒，思路清晰”。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Looking back, I think he was giving me an opening to talk to him as if he were dying. (现在回想起来，我觉得他是在给我一个机会，让我把他当垂死的人一样跟他说话。)”可知，Thom在临终前告诉作者他即将离世，是想跟作者聊聊天，说说话。故选D。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“The death of these two loved ones has taught me a lot. It taught me to be even more mindful in the future, and carefully “listen to the messages” the dying are conveying to me. Had I done so, I might have had a final confirmation of what I meant to these men, although in some ways I already knew because they were the type of individuals who were always open and straightforward with respect to what they believed in. Knowing hearing is the final sense to go, I did take the chance to tell them how much they meant to me, and how much I loved them, and for that I am grateful. (这两位亲人的离世教会了我很多。它教会了我在未来要更加专注，并仔细地“倾听”临终者传递给我的信息。如果我这样做了，我可能会最终确认我对这些人意味着什么，尽管在某些方面我已经知道了，因为他们是那种对自己的信仰总是开放和坦率的人。我知道听力是最后失去的感官，但我确实抓住机会告诉他们，他们对我有多重要，我有多爱他们，为此我很感激。)”可知，作者认为，如果自己认真听了临终之人传递的信号，最终自己就能够确认自己对他们而言意味着什么。最终，作者也的确抓住机会告诉了他们：他们对自己而言很重要，自己也很爱他们。由此可见，这些都是作者在面对两人即将离世之时想说的，因此推断，说出那些自然而然就出现在脑海中的话是很重要的，不要在临终时留下遗憾。故选D。 C Increasing evidence suggests that sitting down too much can put our health at risk. According to the NHS, being inactive is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer, and early death. Therefore, the NHS advises people to “move more, sit less”. But how often and for how long should we get up and move? Now, researchers based at Columbia University, New York, have an answer: taking a five-minute walking break every half an hour can offset some of the harmful effects of sitting for long periods. The team had a group of 11 participants sit in ergonomic chairs for an eight-hour stretch, getting up only for bathroom breaks or their scheduled walk on a treadmill. The exercise periods tested were one minute of walking after every 30 minutes of sitting, one minute every 60 minutes, five minutes every 30 minutes, five minutes every 60 minutes, and no walking at all. While sitting, the participants could use their phones or laptops, or read, and were given regular meals. Their blood pressure and blood sugar were checked regularly throughout the study. The researchers found that any amount of walking reduced blood pressure by 4-5mmHg compared to sitting all day — a significant reduction, as ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. Additionally, walking for five minutes every 30 minutes reduced blood sugar spikes (猛增) after meals by more than 50 percent. Walking for one minute every 30 minutes also led to a small reduction in blood sugar spikes. Walking every 60 minutes, whether for one minute or five, had no effect. “What we know now is that for optimal health, you need to move regularly at work, in addition to a daily exercise routine,” said Diaz. “While that may sound impractical, our findings show that even small amounts of walking spread through the workday can significantly lower your risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses.” 8. Why is the NHS mentioned in the text? A. To suggest disease prevention methods. B. To stress the seriousness of inactivity. C. To compare international health data. D. To explain its own research findings. 9. What were the participants required to do during the study? A. Stand up according to a fixed schedule. B. Take breaks freely when needed. C. Keep moving slowly while sitting. D. Avoid using phones or computers. 10. Which walking pattern best controlled blood sugar after meals? A. Walking for one minute every 60 minutes. B. Walking for five minutes every 60 minutes. C. Walking for one minute every 30 minutes. D. Walking for five minutes every 30 minutes. 11. What does Diaz’s statement imply? A. Long workouts prevent chronic diseases. B. Daily exercise forms the basis of good health. C. Movement during work is vital for health. D. Prolonged sitting is unavoidably harmful. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. D 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲的是久坐不动对健康有害，会增加患2型糖尿病、某些癌症和早逝的风险。研究人员建议，除了日常锻炼外，人们还应在工作中定期活动。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Increasing evidence suggests that sitting down too much can put our health at risk. According to the NHS, being inactive is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer, and early death.(越来越多的证据表明，久坐不动会给我们的健康带来风险。据英国国家医疗服务体系（NHS）称，缺乏运动与患2型糖尿病、某些癌症以及早逝的风险增加有关)”可知，文中提及英国国家医疗服务体系（NHS）的目的是为了强调缺乏运动的严重性。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The team had a group of 11 participants sit in ergonomic chairs for an eight-hour stretch, getting up only for bathroom breaks or their scheduled walk on a treadmill.(研究团队让11名参与者坐在符合人体工程学的椅子上，连续坐八小时，期间只有上厕所或按计划在跑步机上散步时才能起身)”可知，研究期间对参与者的要求是按照固定时间表站起来。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Additionally, walking for five minutes every 30 minutes reduced blood sugar spikes (猛增) after meals by more than 50 percent.(此外，每坐30分钟起身步行五分钟，可使餐后血糖峰值降低50%以上)”可知，每坐30分钟步行五分钟对餐后血糖控制效果最佳。故选D。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““What we know now is that for optimal health, you need to move regularly at work, in addition to a daily exercise routine,” said Diaz. “While that may sound impractical, our findings show that even small amounts of walking spread through the workday can significantly lower your risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses.”(Diaz说：“我们现在知道，为了达到最佳健康状态，除了日常锻炼外，你还需要在工作中定期活动。”“虽然这听起来不太实际，但我们的研究结果表明，即使是在工作日里分散进行少量的步行，也能显著降低患心脏病和其他慢性疾病的风险。”)”可知，Diaz的话暗示了在工作中进行活动对健康至关重要。故选C。 D With all due respect to Disney, scoring (配乐) animated features is no simple task. Composers say the genre often gives them a chance to do their best work. And while some approach an animated feature just as they would a live-action film, there are practical and thematic differences that make the experience distinctive. Regardless of the format, the role of the score is the same: to serve the movie. “Scoring animated films, I have the exact same approach and philosophy as I do for a live-action film. It’s all story- and character-driven. I don’t care if it’s a rat or Tom Cruise,” says Michael Giacchino, who’s scored both 2006’s Mission: Impossible III and Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille. “It’s all the same.” Although it can be challenging to express human emotions in cartoons, Hans Zimmer notes, “I think it’s a little trickier to move people in an animated movie.” He scored Fox’s The Simpsons Movie as well as 1994’s The Lion King and 1998’s The Prince of Egypt. “So we composers perhaps have to work a little harder because the goal is the same: You come away with an emotional experience.” Then again, as Christopher Lennertz, composer for Fox’s live-action and animated feature Alvin and the Chipmunks says, “When you work on a film with talking chipmunks, it gives you the freedom to go beyond reality.” The expectations of today’s audiences don’t allow for the lilting (轻快的), tweeting birds of 1950s Cinderella or even the purely magical world that Alan Menken (composer of Disney’s Enchanted) and Howard Ashman created in 1989’s The Little Mermaid. Menken recalls, “It was very clear that Howard and I were trying to honor that tradition.” Therefore, composers today must continue to navigate this delicate balance, crafting scores that honor beloved traditions while developing a fresh musical voice — ensuring each note not only serves the story but also speaks directly to the heart of a contemporary audience. 12. What is special about scoring for animated films? A. It exists in diverse forms. B. It is unlike live-action films. C. It has an array of distinct roles. D. It is different in production and theme. 13. What does Hans Zimmer say about scoring animated films? A. It allows more creative freedom. B. It requires extra effort to touch people. C. It focuses on serving the story. D. It faces higher audience expectations. 14. Why are Cinderella and The Little Mermaid mentioned? A. To show changing audience tastes. B. To compare their storytelling methods. C. To praise their timeless music. D. To list successful partnerships. 15. Which would be the best title for the text? A. Revealing the Hidden Heroes of Animation B. Questioning the Difficulty of Animation Scoring C. Exploring Music Evolution in Animated Film Scores D. Harmonizing Tradition and Innovation in Animated Film Scores 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是动画电影配乐既有机会让作曲家施展最佳才华，又面临着独特的技术挑战和时代要求，需要在传统与创新之间找到平衡点。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段末尾的“And while some approach an animated feature just as they would a live-action film, there are practical and thematic differences that make the experience distinctive.(尽管有些作曲家对待动画长片就像对待真人电影一样，但动画长片在实践和主题上存在的差异，使得这种创作体验独具特色。)”可知，动画电影配乐的特殊性在于其在制作流程和故事主题方面具有与真人电影不同的特点。故选D。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段Hans Zimmer的话“I think it’s a little trickier to move people in an animated movie.(我认为在动画电影中打动观众要更难一些。)”以及他对此的解释“So we composers perhaps have to work a little harder because the goal is the same: You come away with an emotional experience.(因此，我们作曲家或许需要付出更多努力，因为目标是一致的：让观众获得情感体验。)”可知，他的核心观点是：动画配乐需要付出额外的努力来实现情感共鸣。故选B。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第六段“The expectations of today’s audiences don’t allow for the lilting (轻快的), tweeting birds of 1950s Cinderella or even the purely magical world that Alan Menken (composer of Disney’s Enchanted) and Howard Ashman created in 1989’s The Little Mermaid. Menken recalls, “It was very clear that Howard and I were trying to honor that tradition.”(如今的观众期望已不允许出现20世纪50年代《灰姑娘》中那种轻快鸣叫的小鸟，甚至也不允许出现艾伦·曼肯（Alan Menken，《魔法奇缘》的作曲家）和霍华德·阿什曼（Howard Ashman）在1989年的《小美人鱼》中创造的纯粹魔法世界。曼肯回忆道：“很明显，霍华德和我试图向那个传统致敬。”)”可推知，作者提及这两部过往经典，其核心目的在于通过今昔对比，阐明观众品味与期望已经发生变迁，从而论证当代作曲家面临的新语境。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是倒数第二段“The expectations of today’s audiences don’t allow for the lilting (轻快的), tweeting birds of 1950s Cinderella or even the purely magical world that Alan Menken (composer of Disney’s Enchanted) and Howard Ashman created in 1989’s The Little Mermaid. Menken recalls, “It was very clear that Howard and I were trying to honor that tradition.”(如今的观众期望已不允许出现20世纪50年代《灰姑娘》中那种轻快鸣叫的小鸟，甚至也不允许出现艾伦·曼肯（Alan Menken，《魔法奇缘》的作曲家）和霍华德·阿什曼（Howard Ashman）在1989年的《小美人鱼》中创造的纯粹魔法世界。曼肯回忆道：“很明显，霍华德和我试图向那个传统致敬。”)”和最后一段“Therefore, composers today must continue to navigate this delicate balance, crafting scores that honor beloved traditions while developing a fresh musical voice — ensuring each note not only serves the story but also speaks directly to the heart of a contemporary audience.(因此，如今的作曲家必须继续在这微妙的平衡中摸索前行，既要创作出向深受喜爱的传统致敬的配乐，又要发展出新颖的音乐风格——确保每一个音符不仅服务于故事，还能直接触动当代观众的心灵。)”可知，本文主要讲的是动画电影配乐既有机会让作曲家施展最佳才华，又面临着独特的技术挑战和时代要求，需要在传统与创新之间找到平衡点，因此最好的题目是D选项“Harmonizing Tradition and Innovation in Animated Film Scores(动画电影配乐中传统与创新的融合)”。故选D。 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。 When trying to find your career, it’s important to know which subjects you do well in at school. ____16____ A student gifted at mathematics might find engineering a good fit. Someone good at writing may do well in office work. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs, but if it is one of your strong subjects, you will have developed the ability to remember facts and details. ____17____ Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. ____18____ If so, look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job, think about what you gained from it. You may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions, and to work with older colleagues. ____19____ Just as important, a part-time job may help you become interested in a particular industry or career by giving you an inside look. ____20____ You may be all thumbs at handling tools or struggle to add up a column of figures. It is better to face a weakness than to pretend it does not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not dwell on it but instead recognize that you will have the chance for a fresh start at work. A. You may be good at metal work or cookery. B. Knowing yourself helps you choose a career. C. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. D. It’s wise to start with a clear and honest self-view. E. Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. F. These subjects may show strengths that you can use in your work. G. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. 【答案】16. F 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了如何通过了解自己在学校的优势科目、习得的技能以及兼职经历来帮助选择职业，同时也指出正视自身弱点同样重要。 【16题详解】 上文“When trying to find your career, it’s important to know which subjects you do well in at school. (在寻找职业时，了解自己在学校哪些科目表现出色很重要)”提出了解优势科目的重要性。F选项“These subjects may show strengths that you can use in your work. (这些科目可能展示出你可以在工作中运用的优势)”承接上文，用“These subjects”指代上文的“优势科目”，并进一步说明它们如何与职业选择相关联。下文“A student gifted at mathematics might find engineering a good fit. Someone good at writing may do well in office work. (一个数学有天赋的学生可能会发现工程学很适合。擅长写作的人可能在办公室工作中表现出色)”则通过具体例子对这一观点进行佐证。故选F项。 【17题详解】 上文“Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs, but if it is one of your strong subjects, you will have developed the ability to remember facts and details. (大多数工作并不要求具备历史知识，但如果历史是你强项，你就会培养出记住事实和细节的能力)”以历史科目为例，说明优势科目培养的可迁移能力。C选项“This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. (这是一种在许多工作中都有用的能力)”承接上文，用“This”指代上文的“记住事实和细节的能力”，并指出这种能力的普遍适用性。故选C项。 【18题详解】 上文“Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. (你的学校可能教会了你一些可以在工作中使用的技能，比如打字或技术制图)”指出学校传授的具体技能可应用于工作。下文“If so, look for a job where you can improve these skills. (如果是这样，那就寻找一份能够提升这些技能的工作)”承接并鼓励进一步发展这些技能。A选项“You may be good at metal work or cookery. (你可能擅长金属加工或烹饪)”置于上下文之间，作为对“技能”的补充举例，与上文的“typing or technical drawing”并列，丰富了“学校技能”的类型，同时也为下文的“improve these skills”提供了更多可能性。故选A项。 【19题详解】 上文“If you have had a part-time job, think about what you gained from it. You may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions, and to work with older colleagues. (如果你有过兼职工作，思考一下你从中获得了什么。你可能学会了如何准时上班、如何遵从指示以及如何与年长同事共事)”列举了兼职工作带来的软技能。G选项“You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. (例如，你可能学会了在商店里正确地找零钱)”承接上文，用“for example”引出一个更具体的兼职技能实例，与上文的软技能形成互补。下文“Just as important, a part-time job may help you become interested in a particular industry or career by giving you an inside look. (同样重要的是，兼职工作可能通过让你深入了解某个行业或职业，帮助你对其产生兴趣)”则进一步阐述兼职工作的另一层价值。故选G项。 【20题详解】 下文“You may be all thumbs at handling tools or struggle to add up a column of figures. It is better to face a weakness than to pretend it does not exist. (你可能在使用工具时笨手笨脚，或者在加一列数字时感到吃力。面对弱点比假装它不存在要好)”直接提出了正视弱点的建议，并举例说明。E选项“Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. (正视自己的弱点也是了解自己的一部分)”作为本段首句，概括了下文的核心观点，指出自我认知不仅包括优势，也包括弱点，从而引出下文对“如何面对弱点”的具体阐述。故选E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四个选项中选出最佳选项。 It’s a library built with love. About the size of a microwave oven, it’s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers ____21____ a sidewalk in Palm Beach County estates. A year ago, Jenny Henriksen read about the Little Free Library, a nonprofit to ____22____ literacy by making books freely available. She ____23____ to her family of four, “That’s what we’re going to do!” Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn’t see the ____24____ of building a library that resembles a mailbox. But Jenny insisted, and husband Peter ____25____ got to work. He ____26____ a small wooden house that he’d built for daughter Abbie’s toy horses. After the library was finished, the family hung a ____27____ on the front, instructing users to “take a book, return a book.” They ____28____ it with books they’d already read. Since then, the library has been replenishing (补充) itself with ____29____ from borrowers, and now it gets an ____30____ of five visits a day. “The project’s best ____31____,” says Peter, “is the thank-you notes left behind. We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so ____32____.” In fact, the little library has turned into a communication hub. Jenny often sees people ____33____ by the library, choosing books and chatting. “It’s more than books; it’s about ____34____,” she smiles. The family now enjoys maintaining it together, and even Austin ____35____ it was a pretty cool idea after all. 21. A. prior to B. owing to C. next to D. as to 22. A. teach B. promote C. check D. record 23. A. whispered B. suggested C. explained D. announced 24. A. point B. need C. plan D. hope 25. A. slowly B. immediately C. confidently D. excitedly 26. A. modified B. discovered C. invented D. bought 27. A. poster B. painting C. signboard D. photograph 28. A. compared B. linked C. equipped D. stocked 29. A. information B. donations C. works D. knowledge 30. A. amount B. example C. average D. option 31. A. challenge B. result C. profit D. payoff 32. A. popular B. positive C. efficient D. expensive 33. A. rushing B. gathering C. looking D. passing 34. A. creativity B. action C. connection D. improvement 35. A. admits B. expects C. imagines D. introduces 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是一个充满爱的微型图书馆的建立过程及其带来的积极影响。 【21题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：大约微波炉大小，它也很方便行人，在棕榈滩县庄园的人行道旁等着爱书之人。A. prior to在……之前；B. owing to由于；C. next to在……旁边；D. as to至于。根据下文“a sidewalk in Palm Beach County estates”可知，图书馆在人行道旁边。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一年前，Jenny Henriksen读到了“小免费图书馆”，这是一个通过免费提供书籍来促进识字的非营利组织。A. teach教；B. promote促进；C. check检查；D. record记录。根据下文“by making books freely available”可知，免费提供书籍是为了促进识字。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她向四口之家宣布：“这就是我们要做的！”A. whispered低语；B. suggested建议；C. explained解释；D. announced宣布。根据下文“That’s what we’re going to do!”可知，她是在向家人宣布要做这件事。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在上十年级的儿子奥斯汀没有看到建造一个像邮箱一样的图书馆的意义。A. point意义；B. need需要；C. plan计划；D. hope希望。根据下文“But Jenny insisted”可知，儿子没看到意义，但是Jenny坚持要做。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：但珍妮坚持，丈夫彼得立即开始工作。A. slowly慢慢地；B. immediately立即；C. confidently自信地；D. excitedly兴奋地。根据上文“But Jenny insisted”可知，Jenny坚持要做，所以丈夫立即开始工作。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他修改了他为女儿艾比的玩具小马建造的一个小木屋。A. modified修改；B. discovered发现；C. invented发明；D. bought买。根据下文“a small wooden house that he’d built for daughter Abbie’s toy horses”可知，此处是说把之前为女儿小马建的小木屋修改成图书馆。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：图书馆建成后，家人在前面挂了一块牌子，指示使用者“拿一本书，还一本书”。A. poster海报；B. painting绘画；C. signboard牌子；D. photograph照片。根据下文“instructing users to ‘take a book, return a book’”可知，是挂了一块指示牌。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们用已经读过的书把它装满。A. compared比较；B. linked连接；C. equipped装备；D. stocked储备，装满。根据下文“with books they’d already read”可知，是用读过的书把图书馆装满。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，图书馆一直靠借书人的捐赠来补充自己，现在平均每天有五次访问。A. information信息；B. donations捐赠；C. works作品；D. knowledge知识。根据上文“the library has been replenishing(补充) itself”可知，是靠借书人的捐赠来补充。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，图书馆一直靠借书人的捐赠来补充自己，现在平均每天有五次访问。A. amount数量；B. example例子；C. average平均；D. option选择。根据下文“five visits a day”可知，是平均每天五次访问。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：彼得说：“这个项目最大的收获就是那些留下的感谢信。一开始我们根本没想到它会如此受欢迎。”A. challenge挑战；B. result结果；C. profit利润；D. payoff回报。根据下文“the thank-you notes left behind”可知，感谢信是项目的回报。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：彼得说：“这个项目最大的收获就是那些留下的感谢信。一开始我们根本没想到它会如此受欢迎。”A. popular受欢迎的；B. positive积极的；C. efficient高效的；D. expensive昂贵的。根据下文“the little library has turned into a communication hub”可知，图书馆很受欢迎。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：珍妮经常看到人们聚集在图书馆周围，挑选书籍并交谈。A. rushing冲；B. gathering聚集；C. looking看；D. passing经过。根据下文“choosing books and chatting”可知，人们聚集在图书馆周围挑选书籍。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“这不仅仅是书；它是关于联系的，”她微笑着说。A. creativity创造力；B. action行动；C. connection联系；D. improvement改进。根据上文“choosing books and chatting”可知，人们在图书馆交流，所以是关于联系的。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这家人现在喜欢一起维护它，甚至奥斯汀也承认这终究是个很酷的主意。A. admits承认；B. expects期望；C. imagines想象；D. introduces介绍。根据下文“it was a pretty cool idea after all”可知，奥斯汀承认这是个很酷的主意。故选A。 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。 The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year ___36___ 24 solar terms. Start of Spring, the first solar term of the year, marks the beginning of spring. Afterwards, everything turns green and full of vigor. People can clearly see the daytime grow ___37___ (long) and the weather get warmer. As a solar term, Start of Spring ___38___ (enter) people’s lives as early as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). At that time, there were eight solar terms. According to some experts, the 24 solar terms first appeared in ___39___ (write) records during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), ___40___ Start of Spring was celebrated as the Spring Festival. In 1913, the first day of the first lunar month was ___41___ (official) set as the Spring Festival. The custom of posting calligraphy and ___42___ (paint) on one’s door in the spring first appeared during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). People would do this ___43___ (welcome) spring and pray for good luck on the day of Start of Spring. Spring is the best season for kite-flying. Kite-flying, a traditional folk activity, has ___44___ history of more than 2,000 years. It can help improve health and prevent diseases. It also helps to promote blood circulation and speed up metabolism. It’s an old belief ___45___ a breath of fresh air outside can clear away the stale (污浊的) air that builds up indoors during winter. 【答案】36. into 37. longer 38. entered 39. written 40. when 41. officially 42. paintings 43. to welcome 44. a 45. that 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了中国传统节气立春的相关习俗与意义。 【36题详解】 考查介词。句意：中国传统农历将一年分为24个节气。divide...into...为固定搭配，意为“把……分成……”。故填into。 【37题详解】 考查形容词比较级。句意：人们可以清楚地看到白天变长，天气变暖。and连接两个并列结构，根据后文“the weather get warmer”可知，此处应用形容词比较级longer，表示“更长的”。故填longer。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：立春作为一个节气，早在春秋时期（公元前770-476年）就进入了人们的生活。根据时间状语“as early as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC)”可知，此处描述的是过去发生的事情，应用一般过去时，谓语用过去式entered。故填entered。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：据一些专家说，24节气最早出现在西汉时期（公元前206年-公元24年）的书面记录中，当时立春被作为春节来庆祝。此处应用非谓语动词作定语，修饰名词records，write与records之间为被动关系，应用过去分词形式。故填written。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：据一些专家说，24节气最早出现在西汉时期（公元前206年-公元24年）的书面记录中，当时立春被作为春节来庆祝。此处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24)，关系词在从句中作时间状语，应用关系副词when引导。故填when。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：1913年，农历正月初一被正式定为春节。此处修饰动词set，作状语，应用副词officially“正式地”。故填officially。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：春天在门上张贴书法和绘画的习俗最早出现在唐朝（618-907年）。此处与calligraphy并列，作posting的宾语，应用名词painting“绘画”，为可数名词，此处应用复数形式表示泛指。故填paintings。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：人们会在立春那天这样做来迎接春天，祈求好运。此处应用非谓语动词，作目的状语，应用动词不定式to welcome。故填to welcome。 【44题详解】 考查冠词。句意：放风筝是一项传统的民间活动，已有2000多年的历史。have a history of为固定搭配，意为“有……的历史”。故填a。 【45题详解】 考查同位语从句。句意：有一种古老的说法认为，在外面呼吸一口新鲜空气可以清除冬天在室内积聚的污浊空气。本空引导同位语从句，对belief进行解释说明，从句中不缺少成分，句意完整，用that引导。故填that。 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你校英文报正在开展寒假生活主题征文活动，请你以幸福瞬间（A Moment of Happiness）为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 一件幸福的事情； 2. 你的感想。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右，标题已经给出，不计入总词数。 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Moment of Happiness _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】参考范文： A Moment of Happiness During the winter vacation, my happiest moment came on a quiet evening when my whole family gathered to make dumplings together. My mother prepared the dough, my father mixed the filling, and I clumsily tried to wrap the dumplings. Laughter filled the kitchen as my dumplings turned out in all sorts of funny shapes. Finally, when we sat down to enjoy our homemade dumplings, the warmth from the steaming bowls seemed to melt away the cold outside. This simple moment made me realize that happiness does not lie in grand events or expensive gifts. It exists in ordinary moments spent with loved ones, in shared laughter, and in the warmth of home. Even the most imperfect dumplings tasted perfect because they were made together. That evening, I understood that the truest happiness is often found in life’s simplest and quietest moments. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以幸福瞬间（A Moment of Happiness）为题写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 昂贵的：expensive →costly 意识到：realize → be aware of 笨拙地：clumsily → awkwardly 幸福：happiness → welfare 2.句式拓展 句型转换 原句：This simple moment made me realize that happiness does not lie in grand events or expensive gifts. 拓展句：It was this simple moment that made me realize that happiness does not lie in grand events or expensive gifts. 【点睛】【高分句型1】During the winter vacation, my happiest moment came on a quiet evening when my whole family gathered to make dumplings together.（运用了when引导时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】That evening, I understood that the truest happiness is often found in life’s simplest and quietest moments.（运用了that引导宾语从句） 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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 Gina was a senior high school student, who often hosted school activities. Everyone praised her excellent speaking skills. One day, she saw a local TV station holding a “Teenage Host” selection. The winner would be invited to host a children’s program once a week. Gina thought it was a great opportunity to show her skills, so she signed up. During the interview, Gina responded to all the questions clearly and even told a funny story to make the judges laugh. However, when the result came out, Gina was shocked — she didn’t make it. Unwilling to give up, she gathered up her courage to ask the chief judge, “Excuse me, could you tell me why I wasn’t selected?” The chief judge replied coldly, “You seem a bit overweight. It doesn’t meet our requirements.” Gina felt angry after hearing that, but deep down, she knew she was heavier than many other girls of her age. Determined to change her image, she decided to lose weight. She searched online and found a “5+2 light fasting” method: eat normally on five days a week and only take in very few calories (热量) for the other 2 days. Gina made up her mind to try it, ignoring the potential risks. On the first two days, Gina felt extremely hungry, causing her to fail to focus on what the teachers said in class. She often looked at the blackboard painfully, her mind recalling delicious food. Her classmates noticed something was wrong and asked her if she was sick. But Gina just made up excuses, saying she simply had a slight headache. By the second week, the situation got worse. During a break, before Gina could say anything, she fell to the ground. Her classmates were frightened and immediately ran to tell their head teacher, Mr. David. Mr. David rushed over, picked her up carefully, and took her to the hospital at once. After the doctor’s timely care, Gina finally woke up. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 After being asked, Gina explained to David why she had acted this way. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hearing Mr. David’s words, Gina decided to accept her own figure. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】After being asked, Gina explained to David why she had acted this way. Tears welled up in her eyes as she told him about the whole story. Gina also mentioned the light fasting method she’d been trying, admitting she’d ignored the possible risks just to slim down quickly. Her voice trembled with regret as she said, “I just wanted to prove I was good enough for the program.” Mr. David listened patiently, his expression softening with sympathy. He patted her shoulder gently and said,“Gina, your talent for hosting has nothing to do with your weight. What matters is your passion and skills, not your appearance.” Hearing Mr. David’s words, Gina decided to accept her own figure. She realized that the judge’s shallow standard didn’t define her worth. After recovering, she stopped the unhealthy fasting and started eating balanced meals and doing moderate exercise to stay fit, not to meet others’ unfair expectations. Later, she joined the school’s broadcasting club, where she continued to shine with her excellent speaking skills. She even hosted a school charity show, which was a big success. This experience taught her that true confidence comes from accepting oneself, not chasing an unrealistic image of perfection. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了吉娜擅长主持，因体重落选青少年主持人选拔。她盲目轻断食减肥导致晕倒，被送医后老师开导她，才华与外表无关。她最终接纳自己，健康生活，在校广播社继续发光，明白真正的自信源于自我接纳。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“在被询问后，吉娜向大卫老师解释了自己为何会这样行事。”可知，第一段可描写吉娜被送医后老师开导她，才华与外表无关。 ②由第二段首句内容“听到大卫老师的话后，吉娜决定接受自己的身材。”可知，第二段可描写吉娜最终接纳自己，健康生活，在校广播社继续发光，明白真正的自信源于自我接纳。 2.续写线索：解释了自己为何会这样行事——被送医后老师开导她——决定接受自己的身材——最终接纳自己健康生活——在校广播社继续发光——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①提到：mention/refer to ②忽视：ignore/neglect ③意识到：realize/be aware of 情绪类 ①轻柔地：gently/softly ②热情：passion /enthusiasm 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Gina also mentioned the light fasting method she’d been trying, admitting she’d ignored the possible risks just to slim down quickly.（运用了非谓语动词中的现在分词admitting作状语，省略了that的宾语从句） [高分句型2]. Later, she joined the school’s broadcasting club, where she continued to shine with her excellent speaking skills.（运用了关系副词where引导的非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 平凉一中高二下学期开学考试英语试卷 （试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）命题人 何岩 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段录音。每段录音后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段录音后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段录音播放两遍。 1. How does the woman sound? A. Disappointed. B. Excited. C. Surprised. 2. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A tennis class. B. A person. C. A card. 3. What does the man ask the woman to do? A. Keep the receipt. B. Open the package. C. Return the item online. 4. When did the woman go to class yesterday? A. At 2:30 pm. B. At 2:00 pm. C. At 1:00 pm. 5. What will the man do tonight? A. Wash dishes. B. Eat out. C. Make a plan. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段录音。每段录音后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段录音前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，每小题都有5秒钟的作答时间。每段录音播放两遍。 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. A couple. B. Neighbors. C. Strangers. 7. What made the window open? A. A dog. B. A cat. C. The wind. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Which car is the man interested in? A. The antique car. B. The Benz. C. The sports car. 9. Why did the man like that car? A. He was attracted by the style. B. He believed in the car company. C. He enjoyed the experience of the test drive. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What will Mary use Mike’s cellphone to do? A. Play games. B. Call her mother. C. Order movie tickets. 11. Where will the speakers probably go first after lunch? A. A bookstore. B. A cinema. C. A mall. 12. What did Mary order? A. A steak. B. Green salad. C. French fries. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What does the man say about John Grisham’s books? A. They are excellent. B. They are disappointing. C. They are difficult to understand. 14. What plays a key role in John Grisham’s success? A. Education. B. Talent. C. Experience. 15. What does the man major in? A. Law. B. Philosophy. C. Literature. 16. What is the woman going to do next? A. Borrow books. B. Catch a bus. C. Take a math class. 听第10段录音，回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker’s family live that night? A. In her grandparents’ house. B. In a shelter in her community. C. In her mother’s friend’s house. 18 What did the speaker’s father find in the ruined house? A. Some books. B. Wedding rings. C. A plastic box. 19. What do we know about the speaker’s father? A. He was depressed for a long time. B. He turned down all the help. C. He is strong and optimistic. 20. Why does the speaker give this talk? A. To share her family background. B. To call attention to the fire. C. To express her gratitude. 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 Three Most Beautiful Deserts in the World Deserts are mysterious landscapes that cover nearly one-third of Earth’s surface. These are some of the world’s most beautiful deserts that you can see while traveling. Salar de Uyuni, Bolivia Salar de Uyuni is the world’s largest salt desert and a truly mystical place to visit. Tens of thousands of years ago, this region was part of a prehistoric lake. However, these lakes dried up and left behind two new smaller lakes and these expansive salt flats. It’s abundant in various minerals. An estimated 10 billion tons of salt can be found in this desert. Painted Desert, Arizona, USA The Painted Desert of Arizona got its name from the vibrant red, orange, blue, and purple colors painted across the landscape. Less than 10 inches of rain fall here each year, and the colors were created by minerals in the clay and sandstone rock. There are lots of great trails to hike through this desert, especially at sunset when the colors are on display. Pinnacles Desert, Australia You’ll need to head to the Nambung National Park in Western Australia to experience the Pinnacles Desert for yourself. This desert gets its name from the beautiful spires (尖顶) made of rock that rise from the sand dunes (沙丘). The rock formations here have been weathered so much over time to undeniably stand out among the gentle yellow sand dunes. Click here to Share this article Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest 1. What do the first two deserts have in common? A. Rich minerals. B. Diverse colors. C. Expansive flats. D. Countless trails. 2. Why does Pinnacles Desert get its name? A. For its sand dunes. B. For its special shape. C. For its long history. D. For its unusual weather. 3. Where is the passage probably taken from? A. A travel brochure. B. A geography textbook. C. A fashion magazine. D. A trip discovery website. B This past year I’ve been with two loved ones at the time of their passing. The first passing, last September, was that of my beloved father-in-law at 91, after his lengthy battle with Parkinson’s disease. More recently, I was in the room when my dear friend Thomas Steinbeck passed away at the age of 72 after a long battle with COPD (慢阻肺). There were moments when I wanted to thank them for all they’d done for their loved ones, as well as humanity at large, but there were also times during their more lucid moments when I longed to have them answer some deep philosophical questions. They both knew they were dying, and because of their generous spirits, they would have told me anything I wanted to know. In fact, Thom told me a few weeks before his passing that he didn’t have much time left. While I knew he was struggling with his breathing, I was in denial. I told him that he’d survived the Vietnam War and a number of health challenges, and would survive this setback as well. Looking back, I think he was giving me an opening to talk to him as if he were dying. The death of these two loved ones has taught me a lot. It taught me to be even more mindful in the future, and carefully “listen to the messages” the dying are conveying to me. Had I done so, I might have had a final confirmation of what I meant to these men, although in some ways I already knew because they were the type of individuals who were always open and straightforward with respect to what they believed in. Knowing hearing is the final sense to go, I did take the chance to tell them how much they meant to me, and how much I loved them, and for that I am grateful. 4. What do the author’s two loved ones have in common? A. They were the author’s family members. B. They suffered from long-term illnesses. C. They lost their lives in the same year. D. They were extremely afraid of death. 5. What does the underlined word mean in paragraph 2? A. Able to think clearly. B. Eager to walk around. C. Willing to help others. D. Brave to face the future. 6. Why did Thom tell the author he was dying? A. He could no longer accompany the author. B. He desired to make his breathing smooth. C. He was in great need of the author’s care. D. He wanted to have a chat with the author. 7. What did death teach the author about living? A. Death is a time for love and forgiveness. B. Those who are dying are eager to share. C. Hearing is the final sense to disappear. D. It is vital to say what comes naturally. C Increasing evidence suggests that sitting down too much can put our health at risk. According to the NHS, being inactive is linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer, and early death. Therefore, the NHS advises people to “move more, sit less”. But how often and for how long should we get up and move? Now, researchers based at Columbia University, New York, have an answer: taking a five-minute walking break every half an hour can offset some of the harmful effects of sitting for long periods. The team had a group of 11 participants sit in ergonomic chairs for an eight-hour stretch, getting up only for bathroom breaks or their scheduled walk on a treadmill. The exercise periods tested were one minute of walking after every 30 minutes of sitting, one minute every 60 minutes, five minutes every 30 minutes, five minutes every 60 minutes, and no walking at all. While sitting, the participants could use their phones or laptops, or read, and were given regular meals. Their blood pressure and blood sugar were checked regularly throughout the study. The researchers found that any amount of walking reduced blood pressure by 4-5mmHg compared to sitting all day — a significant reduction, as ideal blood pressure is usually considered to be between 90/60mmHg and 120/80mmHg. Additionally, walking for five minutes every 30 minutes reduced blood sugar spikes (猛增) after meals by more than 50 percent. Walking for one minute every 30 minutes also led to a small reduction in blood sugar spikes. Walking every 60 minutes, whether for one minute or five, had no effect. “What we know now is that for optimal health, you need to move regularly at work, in addition to a daily exercise routine,” said Diaz. “While that may sound impractical, our findings show that even small amounts of walking spread through the workday can significantly lower your risk of heart disease and other chronic illnesses.” 8. Why is the NHS mentioned in the text? A. To suggest disease prevention methods. B. To stress the seriousness of inactivity. C. To compare international health data. D. To explain its own research findings. 9. What were the participants required to do during the study? A. Stand up according to a fixed schedule. B. Take breaks freely when needed. C. Keep moving slowly while sitting. D. Avoid using phones or computers. 10. Which walking pattern best controlled blood sugar after meals? A Walking for one minute every 60 minutes. B. Walking for five minutes every 60 minutes. C. Walking for one minute every 30 minutes. D. Walking for five minutes every 30 minutes. 11. What does Diaz’s statement imply? A. Long workouts prevent chronic diseases. B. Daily exercise forms the basis of good health. C. Movement during work is vital for health. D. Prolonged sitting is unavoidably harmful. D With all due respect to Disney, scoring (配乐) animated features is no simple task. Composers say the genre often gives them a chance to do their best work. And while some approach an animated feature just as they would a live-action film, there are practical and thematic differences that make the experience distinctive. Regardless of the format, the role of the score is the same: to serve the movie. “Scoring animated films, I have the exact same approach and philosophy as I do for a live-action film. It’s all story- and character-driven. I don’t care if it’s a rat or Tom Cruise,” says Michael Giacchino, who’s scored both 2006’s Mission: Impossible III and Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille. “It’s all the same.” Although it can be challenging to express human emotions in cartoons, Hans Zimmer notes, “I think it’s a little trickier to move people in an animated movie.” He scored Fox’s The Simpsons Movie as well as 1994’s The Lion King and 1998’s The Prince of Egypt. “So we composers perhaps have to work a little harder because the goal is the same: You come away with an emotional experience.” Then again, as Christopher Lennertz, composer for Fox’s live-action and animated feature Alvin and the Chipmunks says, “When you work on a film with talking chipmunks, it gives you the freedom to go beyond reality.” The expectations of today’s audiences don’t allow for the lilting (轻快的), tweeting birds of 1950s Cinderella or even the purely magical world that Alan Menken (composer of Disney’s Enchanted) and Howard Ashman created in 1989’s The Little Mermaid. Menken recalls, “It was very clear that Howard and I were trying to honor that tradition.” Therefore, composers today must continue to navigate this delicate balance, crafting scores that honor beloved traditions while developing a fresh musical voice — ensuring each note not only serves the story but also speaks directly to the heart of a contemporary audience. 12. What is special about scoring for animated films? A. It exists in diverse forms. B. It is unlike live-action films. C. It has an array of distinct roles. D. It is different in production and theme. 13. What does Hans Zimmer say about scoring animated films? A. It allows more creative freedom. B. It requires extra effort to touch people. C. It focuses on serving the story. D. It faces higher audience expectations. 14. Why are Cinderella and The Little Mermaid mentioned? A. To show changing audience tastes. B. To compare their storytelling methods. C. To praise their timeless music. D. To list successful partnerships. 15. Which would be the best title for the text? A. Revealing the Hidden Heroes of Animation B. Questioning the Difficulty of Animation Scoring C. Exploring Music Evolution in Animated Film Scores D. Harmonizing Tradition and Innovation in Animated Film Scores 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。 When trying to find your career, it’s important to know which subjects you do well in at school. ____16____ A student gifted at mathematics might find engineering a good fit. Someone good at writing may do well in office work. Although not all subjects can be used directly in a job, they may have indirect value. Knowledge of history is not required for most jobs, but if it is one of your strong subjects, you will have developed the ability to remember facts and details. ____17____ Your school may have taught you skills, such as typing or technical drawing, which you can use in your work. ____18____ If so, look for a job where you can improve these skills. If you have had a part-time job, think about what you gained from it. You may have learned how to get to work on time, to follow instructions, and to work with older colleagues. ____19____ Just as important, a part-time job may help you become interested in a particular industry or career by giving you an inside look. ____20____ You may be all thumbs at handling tools or struggle to add up a column of figures. It is better to face a weakness than to pretend it does not exist. Your school record, for instance, may not be too good, yet it is an important part of your background. You should not dwell on it but instead recognize that you will have the chance for a fresh start at work. A. You may be good at metal work or cookery. B. Knowing yourself helps you choose a career. C. This is an ability that can be useful in many jobs. D. It’s wise to start with a clear and honest self-view. E. Facing your weak points is also part of knowing yourself. F These subjects may show strengths that you can use in your work. G. You may have learned to give correct change in a shop, for example. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 It’s a library built with love. About the size of a microwave oven, it’s pedestrian-friendly, too, waiting for book lovers ____21____ a sidewalk in Palm Beach County estates. A year ago, Jenny Henriksen read about the Little Free Library, a nonprofit to ____22____ literacy by making books freely available. She ____23____ to her family of four, “That’s what we’re going to do!” Son Austin, now a 10th-grader, didn’t see the ____24____ of building a library that resembles a mailbox. But Jenny insisted, and husband Peter ____25____ got to work. He ____26____ a small wooden house that he’d built for daughter Abbie’s toy horses. After the library was finished the family hung a ____27____ on the front, instructing users to “take a book, return a book.” They ____28____ it with books they’d already read. Since then, the library has been replenishing (补充) itself with ____29____ from borrowers, and now it gets an ____30____ of five visits a day. “The project’s best ____31____” says Peter, “is the thank-you notes left behind. We had no idea in the beginning that it would be so ____32____.” In fact, the little library has turned into a communication hub. Jenny often sees people ____33____ by the library, choosing books and chatting. “It’s more than books; it’s about ____34____,” she smiles. The family now enjoys maintaining it together, and even Austin ____35____ it was a pretty cool idea after all. 21. A. prior to B. owing to C. next to D. as to 22. A. teach B. promote C. check D. record 23. A. whispered B. suggested C. explained D. announced 24. A. point B. need C. plan D. hope 25. A. slowly B. immediately C. confidently D. excitedly 26. A. modified B. discovered C. invented D. bought 27. A. poster B. painting C. signboard D. photograph 28. A. compared B. linked C. equipped D. stocked 29. A. information B. donations C. works D. knowledge 30. A. amount B. example C. average D. option 31. A. challenge B. result C. profit D. payoff 32. A. popular B. positive C. efficient D. expensive 33. A. rushing B. gathering C. looking D. passing 34. A. creativity B. action C. connection D. improvement 35. A. admits B. expects C. imagines D. introduces 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。 The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year ___36___ 24 solar terms. Start of Spring, the first solar term of the year, marks the beginning of spring. Afterwards, everything turns green and full of vigor. People can clearly see the daytime grow ___37___ (long) and the weather get warmer. As a solar term, Start of Spring ___38___ (enter) people’s lives as early as the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BC). At that time, there were eight solar terms. According to some experts, the 24 solar terms first appeared in ___39___ (write) records during the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24), ___40___ Start of Spring was celebrated as the Spring Festival. In 1913, the first day of the first lunar month was ___41___ (official) set as the Spring Festival. The custom of posting calligraphy and ___42___ (paint) on one’s door in the spring first appeared during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). People would do this ___43___ (welcome) spring and pray for good luck on the day of Start of Spring. Spring is the best season for kite-flying. Kite-flying, a traditional folk activity, has ___44___ history of more than 2,000 years. It can help improve health and prevent diseases. It also helps to promote blood circulation and speed up metabolism. It’s an old belief ___45___ a breath of fresh air outside can clear away the stale (污浊的) air that builds up indoors during winter. 第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假如你是李华，你校英文报正在开展寒假生活主题征文活动，请你以幸福瞬间（A Moment of Happiness）为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1. 一件幸福的事情； 2. 你的感想。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右，标题已经给出，不计入总词数。 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Moment of Happiness _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。 Gina was a senior high school student, who often hosted school activities. Everyone praised her excellent speaking skills. One day, she saw a local TV station holding a “Teenage Host” selection. The winner would be invited to host a children’s program once a week. Gina thought it was a great opportunity to show her skills, so she signed up. During the interview, Gina responded to all the questions clearly and even told a funny story to make the judges laugh. However, when the result came out, Gina was shocked — she didn’t make it. Unwilling to give up, she gathered up her courage to ask the chief judge, “Excuse me, could you tell me why I wasn’t selected?” The chief judge replied coldly, “You seem a bit overweight. It doesn’t meet our requirements.” Gina felt angry after hearing that, but deep down, she knew she was heavier than many other girls of her age. Determined to change her image, she decided to lose weight. She searched online and found a “5+2 light fasting” method: eat normally on five days a week and only take in very few calories (热量) for the other 2 days. Gina made up her mind to try it, ignoring the potential risks. On the first two days, Gina felt extremely hungry, causing her to fail to focus on what the teachers said in class. She often looked at the blackboard painfully, her mind recalling delicious food. Her classmates noticed something was wrong and asked her if she was sick. But Gina just made up excuses, saying she simply had a slight headache. By the second week, the situation got worse. During a break, before Gina could say anything, she fell to the ground. Her classmates were frightened and immediately ran to tell their head teacher, Mr. David. Mr. David rushed over, picked her up carefully, and took her to the hospital at once. After the doctor’s timely care, Gina finally woke up. 注意： （1）续写词数应为150左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。 After being asked, Gina explained to David why she had acted this way. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hearing Mr. David’s words, Gina decided to accept her own figure. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $