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高2024级第四学期入学考试 英 语 试 卷 考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分 30 分） 注意, 听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上, 听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Why does the man come to the woman? A. To return her scissors. B. To learn yoga from her. C. To show her some paper cuttings. 2. What happened to the man? A. He got hurt. B. He lost his dog. C. His bike was broken. 3. What colour was the track at the 2016 Rio Olympics? A. Purple. B. Red. C. Blue. 4. Who will accompany Alisa to the violin game? A. Her father. B. Her mother. C. Her grandmother. 5. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A professor. B. A dining hall. C. A kind of ice cream. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 满分 22. 5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题 5 秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料, 回答第 6 至 7 题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbours. B. Family members. C. Trainer and trainee. 7. What does the woman usually listen to while running? A. Pop music. B. Audio books. C. International news. 听第 7 段材料, 回答第 8 至 9 题。 8. What makes more and more Chinese tourists want to go to Kazakhstan? A. The visa-free policy. B. A national music festival. C. The Belt and Road Initiative. 9. How did the woman’s cousin travel from the Khorgos port to Kazakhstan? A. By bus. B. By train. C. By plane. 听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a concert. B. At a cultural fair. C. At a graduation party. 11. What did Mary wear last Sunday? A. A blouse. B. A qipao dress. C. A horse-face skirt. 12. What does the man tell the woman in detail? A. A type of tea. B. A new fashion trend. C. A modern decoration style. 听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. How long does it take on average to form a habit according to the study? A. 18 days. B. 21 days. C. 66 days. 14. What does the woman think plays the most important role in forming a habit? A. A specific plan. B. The type of activity. C. Consistent daily practice. 15. When does the woman suggest giving rewards to develop a new habit? A. Before the task. B. During the task. C. After the task. 16. What will the woman talk about next? A. How to get great motivations. B. What to do when plans are disturbed. C. How to combine theory with practice. 听第 10 段材料, 回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Why did Pranav quit his job at Abbott? A. He was tired of working for a consulting firm. B. He couldn’t keep up with the pace of work there. C. He didn’t want to work far away from his hometown. 18. Where is Jonathan’s company? A. In Columbus. B. In Richmond. C. In Washington D. C. 19. What did Jonathan do when he worked for Cisco? A. A sales trainer. B. A hiring manager. C. An operations analyst. 20. Which of the following benefits did Jonathan get from starting his own company? A. Gaining more flexible working hours. B. Having a six-figure income every month. C Getting rid of the anxiety about being laid off. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分 50 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Welcome to our school’s online community! Whether you’re hoping to explore the East Coast or are just making your way around campus, there are several transportation service options that University of Pennsylvania (Penn) students can take advantage of. Penn Walking Escorts (护送) Penn’s Division of Public Safety offers free walking escorts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Penn students can request an escort to walk them to their destinations whether that is a campus building, a dorm, or the school hospital. To request a walking escort, students can ask any Public Safety Officer or call 215-898-WALK (9255). Penn Accessible Transit The Penn Accessible Transit service offers on-campus transportation during term time for individuals with visual disabilities and those with limitations from other conditions. To obtain access to PAT, students must email the Office of Student Disabilities Services. For teachers or staff, they can obtain approval by contacting the Office of Affirmative Action. SEPTA SEPTA offers convenient transportation options for students around Philadelphia and connects to five counties in the Philadelphia suburbs, as well as transit systems in Delaware and New Jersey. Penn students can get discounts on galleries and museums on the SEPTA app if they have SEPTA Key Card with them. By downloading the SEPTA app, users can see their balance, add funds and view schedules. Indego Indego is the bike share system in Penn. Through downloading the Indego app, students can access real-time bike availability at any station, while earning discounts for renting bikes. Bike Share locations on campus include stations at 34th and Chestnut streets, 34th and Spruce streets, 36th and Sansom streets, and 40th and Spruce streets. 1. What do Penn Walking Escorts and Penn Accessible Transit have in common? A. They have hotline support. B. They are meant for Penn staff. C. They offer thoughtful services. D. They are available all year round. 2. Which enables Penn students to get cheaper exhibition tickets? A. Penn Walking Escorts. B. Penn Accessible Transit. C. SEPTA. D. Indego. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. A school website. B. A travel plan. C. A transportation guide. D. A poster board. 【答案】1. C 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，文章面向宾夕法尼亚大学学生介绍了校园的交通服务，包括四种出行资源的使用方式与优惠资讯。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Penn’s Division of Public Safety offers free walking escorts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. (宾夕法尼亚大学公共安全处全年365天、每天24小时提供免费步行护送服务)”和第三段“The Penn Accessible Transit service offers on-campus transportation during term time for individuals with visual disabilities and those with limitations from other conditions. (宾夕法尼亚大学无障碍接驳服务在学期期间为视力残障人士及其他身体状况受限者提供校内交通)”可知，两种交通方式都对学生提供了贴心、周到的服务。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Penn students can get discounts on galleries and museums on the SEPTA app if they have SEPTA Key Card with them. (持有SEPTA Key卡的宾大学生可在SEPTA app上享受费城多家美术馆和博物馆的门票折扣)”可知，持有SEPTA Key Card的学生可在SEPTA App上享受展馆门票折扣。故选C项。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Welcome to our school’s online community! (欢迎来到我们学校的线上社区！)”可知，这篇文章是刊登在学校的网络社区上，故选A项。 B It’s January 2022, and my seven-year-old son is standing on his skateboard at the top of a concrete slope (斜坡). He looks scared, and I’m urging him to try, almost begging. The reason for my enthusiasm? Just a few weeks earlier, I stood frozen in that same spot before taking my own leap. I know how amazed he’ll feel afterward, so we take baby steps. Finally, he does it all on his own. As he makes it, his smile lights up the entire skatepark. There’s something magical about skateboarding: In a flash, fright turns into delight. My husband and I began skating even when we are in our 40s, so that we could learn alongside our son. As a “later skater”, I’ve come to realize that everything seems impossible until you try it. At the time, I had no idea how much I would gain from the not-so-simple art of standing sideways. First, skateboarding teaches determination because progress comes from efforts. No matter how skilled the crowd or how gravity-defying (反重力的) the moves, you’ll see just as many tricks going wrong as right. Irish writer Samuel Beckett could have been speaking for skaters when he wrote: “Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” There are also plenty of sensible benefits, such as mindfulness. When you’re skateboarding, it’s almost impossible to think of anything else. What magic it is to step on a piece of wood with four little wheels and be transported to a place where your head is emptied and the outside world can’t touch you. The best part, though? The community. My husband, son and I are part of an informal group of parents and children who skate together. We love it, from the clear ringing sound beneath our wheels to the way the sun makes the graffiti-covered buildings pop with color. We make friends and learn from one another. We face our fears side by side, cheer for the highs, and share the falls. 4. Why did the author urge her son to try? A. She was troubled by his falling behind. B. She wanted him to defeat fear quickly. C. She worried about his lack of enthusiasm. D. She wished him to enjoy the delight after fear. 5. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Samuel Beckett? A. To explain how to avoid failures. B. To prove skateboarding needs talent. C. To stress the value of consistent efforts. D. To show sports’ influence on literature. 6. What is the benefit of skateboarding according to Paragraph 4? A. It makes people think more clearly. B. It helps keep the distractions away. C. It encourages skaters to build connections. D. It speeds skaters to escape from chasers. 7. What message does the author convey in the text? A. Any risky sport is worth trying. B. Courageous attempts lead to growth. C. Parents should push children to take risks. D. Constant failure ensures ultimate success. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者与家人学习滑板的经历，展现滑板运动中“恐惧变喜悦”的体验，以及滑板带来的坚持、专注、社群联结等收获。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“The reason for my enthusiasm? Just a few weeks earlier, I stood frozen in that same spot before taking my own leap. I know how amazed he’ll feel afterward, so we take baby steps. (我这么热情的原因是什么呢？就在几周前，我在尝试自己的跳跃前，也曾僵在同一个位置。我知道他之后会有多惊喜，所以我们先从一小步一小步开始尝试)”以及第二段开头“In a flash, fright turns into delight. (一瞬间，恐惧就变成了喜悦)”可知，作者催促儿子尝试是因为她希望儿子体验恐惧之后的喜悦。故选D项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。第三段开头提到“First, skateboarding teaches determination because progress comes from efforts. (首先，滑板运动能培养人的毅力，因为进步源于付出的努力)”，随后引用Samuel Beckett的话“Try again. Fail again. Fail better. (再试一次。再失败一次。失败得更有意义一些)”，是为了强调滑板需要持续努力的价值。故选C项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“When you’re skateboarding, it’s almost impossible to think of anything else. What magic it is to step on a piece of wood with four little wheels and be transported to a place where your head is emptied and the outside world can’t touch you. (当你玩滑板的时候，几乎不可能再去想别的事情。踏上一块装着四个小轮子的木板，便能进入一个大脑放空、外界一切都无法侵扰你的奇妙境界，这是何等神奇啊)”可知，滑板的好处是帮助远离外界干扰。故选B项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。第一段中作者描述儿子“looks scared (看起来很害怕)”，但在尝试后“his smile lights up the entire skatepark (他笑容点亮了整个滑板场 )”，体现了勇敢尝试后收获喜悦；第二段提到作者夫妇“began skating even when we are in our 40s, so that we could learn alongside our son (即便40多岁也开始学滑板，和儿子一起成长)”，以及“everything seems impossible until you try it (在尝试前一切都看似不可能)”；第三、四段通过“skateboarding teaches determination (滑板运动能培养人的毅力)”、“we make friends and learn from one another (我们结交朋友、彼此学习)”等内容，展现尝试滑板过程中成长的收获。综上，文章通过作者和儿子克服恐惧尝试滑板、在滑板中学会坚持等内容，传递出勇敢尝试会带来成长的核心信息。故选B项。 C A large U.S. study found that older adults who drink coffee — whether caffeinated or decaffeinated — tend to have a lower risk of death compared to non-coffee drinkers. The research, led by scientists from the National Institutes of Health, observed a reduced risk of death from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, infections, and other causes, though no clear link was found with cancer-related deaths. The study followed 400,000 adults aged 50-71 over 13 years. Participants reported their coffee habits once at the start of the study. Results showed that those who drank three or more cups daily had about a 10% lower risk of death than non-drinkers. This association remained even after adjusting for factors like smoking and diet. However, researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove coffee directly extends lifespan. “Coffee is widely consumed, but its health effects have been debated,” said Dr. Neal Freedman, lead author of the study. “While we can’t confirm coffee causes a longer life, these results strongly indicate it isn’t harmful and might even be beneficial.” Notably, the type of caffeine (caffeinated vs. decaf) mattered little, implying that other compounds in coffee — e.g. antioxidants — might play a role. Coffee contains over 1,000 chemicals, many of which could influence health. Of course, the study has limitations. Coffee intake was self-reported only once, and preparation methods were not analyzed. Differences in brewing might affect the health properties of coffee. Additionally, while coffee was linked to lower overall death risk, men who drank large amounts showed a slight increase in cancer deaths, though this was not strongly conclusive. Experts emphasize that lifestyle factors matter. Coffee drinkers may have shared other healthy habits. “This doesn’t mean everyone should start drinking coffee,” said Freedman. “But it offers reassurance that moderate consumption is likely safe.” Published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012, this research adds to evidence that coffee, when enjoyed in moderation, could be a component of healthy lifestyle. Future studies will explore how specific compounds in coffee interact with the body. 8. What on earth plays a crucial role in coffee drinkers’ living longer? A. The type of caffeine (regular or decaf). B. The brewing methods used in the study. C. Coffee drinkers’ healthier life habits. D. Antioxidants and other compounds in coffee. 9. What can we learn from the study on coffee drinking? A. The Study confirms coffee directly extends lifespan. B. More studies are still needed to confirm the finding. C. Drinking coffee reduces the risk of cancer-related deaths. D. The study conducted nationwide covered all age groups. 10. What attitude should we take towards the research findings? A. Largely dismissive. B. Completely convinced. C. Uncritically enthusiastic. D. Cautiously optimistic. 11. Which of the following could be the best title for the article? A. Coffee Linked to Lower Death Risk B. Coffee Can Extend Lifespan Directly C. Decaf Coffee Has Been Proved Healthier D. New Study Confirms Coffee Cures Illnesses 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. D 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍一项大型美国研究发现喝咖啡的老年人死亡风险更低，但未证明咖啡直接延寿，需理性看待该研究结果。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Notably, the type of caffeine (caffeinated vs. decaf) mattered little, implying that other compounds in coffee — e.g. antioxidants — might play a role.(值得注意的是，咖啡因的类型（含咖啡因或脱咖啡因）影响不大，这意味着咖啡中的其他物质——例如抗氧化剂——可能起到了作用。)”可知，真正在喝咖啡者长寿中起关键作用的是咖啡中的抗氧化剂和其他物质。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012, this research adds to evidence that coffee, when enjoyed in moderation, could be a component of healthy lifestyle. Future studies will explore how specific compounds in coffee interact with the body.(这项2012年发表在《新英格兰医学杂志》上的研究进一步证明，适量饮用咖啡可能是健康生活方式的一部分。未来的研究将探索咖啡中的特定物质如何与人体相互作用。)”可知，仍需要更多研究来证实该发现。故选B项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“However, researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove coffee directly extends lifespan.(然而，研究人员警告说，这些发现并不能证明咖啡直接延长寿命。)”和最后一段中的“Future studies will explore how specific compounds in coffee interact with the body.(未来的研究将探索咖啡中的特定物质如何与人体相互作用。)”可知，对该研究结果应持谨慎乐观的态度。故选D项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中的“A large U.S. study found that older adults who drink coffee — whether caffeinated or decaffeinated — tend to have a lower risk of death compared to non-coffee drinkers.(美国一项大型研究发现，与不喝咖啡的人相比，喝咖啡的老年人——无论是含咖啡因还是脱咖啡因的——死亡风险往往更低。)”可知，文章主要说明咖啡与较低的死亡风险相关，由此可知，“喝咖啡与降低死亡风险有关联”可以概括文章主题，适合作为最佳标题。故选A项。 D Using crushed rock dust to speed up the rate at which soils absorb carbon dioxide could also affect the climate by making Earth’s surface reflect more or less of the sun’s radiation. Enhanced rock weathering (ERW), is rapidly growing around the world. It involves sprinkling (洒) crushed, volcanic rock, such as basalt (玄武岩), onto soils to accelerate the natural weathering process by which CO₂ in the atmosphere is converted to stable minerals. But if the practice is scaled up to cover large areas of land around the world, it could alter the planet’s reflectivity, or albedo, according to Brad Marston at Brown University in Rhode Island. Albedo is a measure of how much light something reflects, on a scale from 0 (none) to 1 (all). Whiter areas of the planet like the polar ice caps bounce more sunlight back into space, providing a cooling effect, while darker areas absorb more heat and speed up warming. If the rock dust spread on fields is paler than the existing soil, Earth’s albedo could increase, says Marston, boosting the cooling effect from ERW. However, if the dust is darker than the soil, it could have the opposite effect. Based on modelling, Marston and his colleague estimate that if 5 million square kilometres of agricultural land were spread with crushed rock, it could remove about 1 gigatonne (十亿吨) of CO₂ per year from the atmosphere. “Increasing albedo by just 0.1 on all agricultural land would result in Earth cooling by roughly 1°C, they estimate. If ERW had a positive impact on Earth’s albedo, it could provide a double climate benefit, says Marston, offering long-term cooling thanks to the soil’s increased CO₂ absorption and short-term cooling from the albedo change. But other researchers aren’t convinced ERW could alter planetary albedo. Noah Planavsky at Yale University says most farmers try to minimize the amount of time that soil is exposed. “For most of the year, you have a crop that is totally covering the soil or you have the remains after harvest,” he says. That means Marston and Ibarra may have overestimated the albedo impact of ERW, he says. 12. What is the main purpose of ERW according to the passage? A. To protect crops from climate change. B. To change the color of agricultural soils. C. To speed up soils’ absorption of carbon dioxide. D. To bring down Earth’s reflectivity and cool the planet. 13. What do we know about albedo from paragraph 4? A. Paler soils are more likely to help increase albedo. B. All white surfaces have an albedo value exactly equal to 1. C. Albedo works best at high altitude areas like mountain tops. D Darker soils have higher albedo practical value for rock dust. 14. What can we infer from Noah Planavsky’s words? A. Farmers often cover the soil for a long time. B. Farmers make efforts to reduce the ERW influence. C. ERW may not work as effective as Marston expected. D. Cover crops might do harm to agricultural production. 15. What is the best title for the passage? A. ERW: A Double Benefit for Climate? B. ERW: An Inspiring Application in Agriculture. C. Rock Dust: A Perfect Material to Capture Carbon? D. Albedo: Best Solution to Reducing Atmospheric CO₂. 【答案】12. C 13. A 14. C 15. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了ERW技术可加速土壤固碳，还可能通过改变地表反照率带来双重降温效益，但有研究者质疑其对反照率的实际影响。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Enhanced rock weathering (ERW), is rapidly growing around the world. It involves sprinkling crushed, volcanic rock, such as basalt, onto soils to accelerate the natural weathering process by which CO₂ in the atmosphere is converted to stable minerals.(增强型岩石风化（ERW）在全球范围内正迅速兴起。这种技术包括将破碎的火山岩（如玄武岩）撒在土壤上，以加速大气中二氧化碳转化为稳定矿物质的自然风化过程)”可知，ERW的核心目的是加速土壤对二氧化碳的吸收与转化，故选C。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“If the rock dust spread on fields is paler than the existing soil, Earth’s albedo could increase, says Marston, boosting the cooling effect from ERW.(马斯顿表示，如果在田地表面撒上的岩尘颜色比现有土壤颜色浅，那么地球的反照率就会提高，从而增强地表反射辐射冷却效应的效果)”可知，颜色更浅的土壤或岩尘更易提升反照率，故选A。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““For most of the year, you have a crop that is totally covering the soil or you have the remains after harvest,” he says. That means Marston and Ibarra may have overestimated the albedo impact of ERW, he says.(他说：“在一年中的大部分时间里，要么是农作物完全覆盖着土壤，要么就是收割后的残余物。”这意味着马斯顿和伊巴拉可能高估了ERW对反射率的影响了。)”可知，他认为Marston团队高估了ERW对反照率的影响，即ERW效果可能不如预期，故选C。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Using crushed rock dust to speed up the rate at which soils absorb carbon dioxide could also affect the climate by making Earth’s surface reflect more or less of the sun’s radiation.(利用碎石粉尘来加快土壤吸收二氧化碳的速度，还可能通过改变地球表面对太阳辐射的反射程度来影响气候)”结合文章主要说明了ERW技术可加速土壤固碳，还可能通过改变地表反照率带来双重降温效益，但有研究者质疑其对反照率的实际影响。可知，A选项“ERW：气候的双重益处？”最符合文章标题。故选A。 第二节（共 5 小题, 每小题 2.5 分, 共 12.5 分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout. To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts' minds. ____16____ If you want energy and strength for an ideal workout, you need fuel. A fed workout will provide your body with power. ____17____ These benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body. Muscle preservation is also an essential component of strengthening your body. Nitrogen (氮) is critical for processing protein that builds healthy muscles. People tend to lose less nitrogen during a fed workout than a fasted one. Many fitness enthusiasts are not on board with this idea. They report feeling sick and inactive while trying to exercise after eating. With a fasted workout, you may not get the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat. ____18____ It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose levels, and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat. Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat. ____19____ For example, if you choose a fed workout, you'll probably lose a lot of water during an intense training, so you should consider drinking some beforehand. With a fasted workout, it would help if you had some nutrition right after your session is complete. Drink some water. Then, have a light meal or nutritional snack. ____20____ Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice. A. Not all foods are created equal. B. However, a fasted workout might not work for you. C. Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice. D. How your body will respond is based on your workout intensity. E. Many experts say there's no easy answer because it depends on the person. F. A person doing a 30-minute session a day may have a problem with fasted workouts. G. Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. B 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章围绕健身前是否进食这一健身爱好者关心的问题，分别介绍了“进食后健身”和“空腹健身”的优缺点，同时给出了相关饮食建议，强调选择哪种方式需因人而异。 【16题详解】 根据上文“To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts' minds.(吃还是不吃，这是许多健身爱好者心中的疑问。)”可知，此处需回应这一疑问，说明没有简单答案的原因。E选项“Many experts say there's no easy answer because it depends on the person.(许多专家表示，这个问题没有简单的答案，因为它因人而异。)”直接回应了上文的疑问，点明“因人而异”的核心，为下文分别介绍两种健身方式做铺垫，符合语境。故选E项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“A fed workout will provide your body with power.(进食后健身会为你的身体提供能量。)”以及下文“These benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body.(这些好处可以帮助燃烧更多脂肪，塑造更苗条的身材。)”可知，此处需具体说明进食后健身的好处。G选项“Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights.(运动前进食可以帮助你坚持更长时间的训练，举起更重的重量。)”具体阐述了进食后健身的两大优势，“These benefits”即指代该选项中的内容，衔接自然，符合语境。故选G项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat.(支持空腹健身的专家进一步声称，运动后进食会让身体利用脂肪储备供能，这意味着你会燃烧更多脂肪。)”以及下文“It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose levels, and you may feel dizzy.(它会导致血糖水平突然下降，你可能会感到头晕。)”可知，此处需转折说明空腹健身的弊端。B选项“However, a fasted workout might not work for you.(然而，空腹健身可能并不适合你。)”以“However”形成转折，引出下文空腹健身的负面影响，符合语境。故选B项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat.(知道健身时该吃什么，和知道什么时候吃一样重要。)”以及下文列举的运动前补水、运动后补充营养等具体例子可知，此处需强调饮食选择的重要性。A选项“Not all foods are created equal.(并非所有食物都是一样的。)”承接上文“该吃什么”的话题，暗示需要合理选择饮食，引出下文的具体饮食建议，符合语境。故选A项。 【20题详解】 根据下文“Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice.(空腹健身和进食后健身都有各自的优缺点。在做出选择之前，要仔细考虑并与健身教练沟通。)”可知，此处需总结两种健身方式的选择原则。C选项“Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice.(为理想的健身决定何时进食是一个个人选择。)”呼应下文的“做出选择”，点明选择的主观性，符合语境。故选C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, 共 15 分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The August sun beat down without mercy. My father and I dragged our heavy backpacks through the dusty hills. My throat was parched, my legs weak. I was about to ___21___ when he pointed a dusty finger toward the horizon. “A ___22___,” he croaked. A spark of hope lit inside me. I ___23___ a fruit tree, its branches heavy with something sweet. My mouth ___24___ at the thought of a crisp apple. My father, more practical, guessed a pear tree. Fueled by this ___25___, we pushed on, our tired legs finding new strength. But as we got closer, my hope faded. The tree was a sturdy oak, but its branches held only ___26___. Disappointment washed over me. “It’s useless,” I muttered, ___27___ against the trunk. Just then, the sky darkened. A cool wind whipped up, and heavy raindrops began to fall. “Under here!” my father ___28___. We rushed beneath the oak’s wide canopy as the sky opened up. The tree acted as a perfect umbrella, its thick leaves ___29___ us completely. As dusk fell, a chill filled the air. Seeing me shiver, my father ____30____ fallen branches from around the tree’s base. Soon, he had a small, crackling fire going. We huddled close, its ____31____ pushing back the cold. Using a thick layer of dry oak leaves, we made a soft ____32____ for the night. Lying there, sheltered, I ____33____ the rain patter above. The tree I had called ____34____ had given us shelter and a safe rest. Some ____35____ are not the ones you seek, but the ones you find. 21. A. explain B. complain C. command D. measure 22. A. tree B. cave C. hut D. stream 23. A. discovered B. remembered C. designed D. imagined 24. A. opened B. ached C. tightened D. watered 25. A. goal B. vision C. order D. excuse 26. A. blossoms B. apples C. leaves D. pears 27. A. sinking B. beating C. crying D. kicking 28. A. sighed B. whispered C. argued D. called 29. A. refreshing B. protecting C. attracting D. squeezing 30. A. gathered B. burned C. bought D. arranged 31. A. light B. warmth C. smoke D. smell 32. A. chair B. tent C. bed D. pillow 33. A. thought of B. reflected on C. listened to D. worried about 34. A. priceless B. hopeless C. endless D. useless 35 A. gifts B. lessons C. chances D. memories 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. D 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述作者和父亲在酷热天气中登山时，误将橡树当作果树，却意外在树下躲避暴雨、取暖休息，领悟到生活中意外之“礼”的道理。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我正准备抱怨时，他用布满灰尘的手指指向地平线。A. explain解释；B. complain抱怨；C. command命令；D. measure测量。根据前文“The August sun beat down without mercy. My throat was dried, my legs weak”可知，作者身处恶劣环境，身心俱疲，因此正准备“抱怨”。故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“一棵树，”他嘶哑地说。A. tree树；B. cave洞穴；C. hut小屋；D. stream小溪。根据后文“I ___3___ a fruit tree, its branches heavy with something sweet.”以及“the tree was a sturdy oak”可知，父亲指向的是一棵“树”。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想象着一棵果树，树枝上挂满了甜甜的果实。A. discovered发现；B. remembered记得；C. designed设计；D. imagined想象。根据后文“my father, more practical, guessed a pear tree”以及“But as we got closer, my hope faded. The tree was a sturdy oak”可知，此时作者还未靠近，只是“想象”那是一棵果树。故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一想到脆甜的苹果，我就流口水。A. opened打开；B. ached疼痛；C. tightened收紧；D. watered流口水。根据前文“its branches heavy with something sweet”和后文的“the thought of a crisp apple”可知，作者渴望吃到甜苹果，因此“流口水”，“water”此处表示“流口水”，符合语境。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在这个想象的激励下，我们继续前行，疲惫的双腿找到了新的力量。A. goal目标；B. vision想象、愿景；C. order命令；D. excuse借口。根据前文“I ___3___ a fruit tree, its branches heavy with something sweet.”以及“My father, more practical, guessed a pear tree.”可知，作者想象果树、父亲猜测是梨树，由此可知，这是两人的“想象”，正是这种想象激励他们继续前进。故选B项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那是一棵粗壮的橡树，但树枝上只有叶子。A. blossoms花；B. apples苹果；C. leaves叶子；D. pears梨。根据前文“the tree was a sturdy oak”和后文的“Disappointment washed over me”可知，橡树上没有果实，只有“叶子”，与作者和父亲的期待不符。故选C项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“没用的，”我喃喃自语，瘫坐在树干旁。A. sinking下沉、瘫坐；B. beating击打；C. crying哭泣；D. kicking踢。根据前文“Disappointment washed over me”和“against the trunk”可知，作者因失望而“瘫坐”在树干旁，“sink against”形象地描述了疲惫又失望的状态。故选A项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“到这儿来！”父亲喊道。A. sighed叹气；B. whispered低语；C. argued争论；D. called呼喊。根据前文“A cool wind whipped up, and heavy raindrops began to fall”和后文的“We rushed beneath the oak’s wide canopy”可知，一阵凉风吹过，大雨点开始落下，由此可知，在紧急的情况下，父亲“呼喊”作者躲雨。故选D项。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这棵树成了一把完美的雨伞，浓密的叶子把我们完全保护了起来。A. refreshing使清爽；B. protecting保护；C. attracting吸引；D. squeezing挤压。根据前文“The tree acted as a perfect umbrella”可知，这棵树成了一把完美的雨伞，由此可知，树叶的作用是“保护”他们不被雨淋。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到我在发抖，父亲收集了树底周围掉落的树枝。A. gathered收集；B. burned燃烧；C. bought买；D. arranged安排。根据后文“Soon, he had a small, crackling fire going”可知，父亲需要“收集”树枝来生火。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们紧紧依偎在一起，火的温暖驱散了寒冷。A. light光；B. warmth温暖；C. smoke烟；D. smell气味。根据前文“a chill filled the air”和“pushing back the cold”可知，火带来的是“温暖”。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们用厚厚的一层干橡树叶铺了一张柔软的床过夜。A. chair椅子；B. tent帐篷；C. bed床；D. pillow枕头。根据后文“Lying there, sheltered”可知，躺在那里，有遮蔽物，由此可知，此处指用树叶铺的是供人躺卧的“床”。故选C项。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：躺在那里，有遮蔽物保护着，我听着头顶的雨点噼啪作响。A. thought of想到；B. reflected on思考；C. listened to听；D. worried about担心。根据后文“the rain patter above”可知，头顶的雨点噼啪作响，由此可知，作者在“听”雨声。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我曾称之为没用的树，却给了我们庇护所和安全的休息之处。A. priceless无价的；B. hopeless无望的；C. endless无尽的；D. useless没用的。根据前文““It’s useless,” I muttered, ___7___ against the trunk.”可知，作者失望时说没用的，由此可知，此处指曾被作者称为“没用的”树。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有些礼物不是你刻意寻找的，而是你偶然发现的。A. gifts礼物；B. lessons教训；C. chances机会；D. memories回忆。根据前文“The tree acted as a perfect umbrella, its thick leaves ___9___ us completely.”以及“The tree I had called ___14___ had given us shelter and a safe rest.”可知，树给作者和父亲提供庇护、取暖和休息的场所，所以，这棵树是意外的“礼物”，符合文章领悟生活之美的主旨。故选A项。 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。 Zhao Yang is a researcher at the Shapotou Desert Research Station, ____36____ is celebrated for creating the straw-checkerboard technique (草方格沙障技术) used over 60 years. His work aims to develop faster desert-control methods. Naturally, the formation of a sand-stabilizing crust (固沙结皮) requires about a decade. In contrast, combining lab-cultured cyanobacteria with a special bacterial strain ____37____ (extract) from local soil, Zhao’s team has ____38____ (dramatic) reduced this period to a single year, showcasing a significant technological leap. All this represents the latest chapter in China’s continuous fight ____39____ desertification. Decades ago, when China’s first desert railway opened in 1958, foreign experts once predicted its ____40____ (bury) by sand within 30 years—a prediction defeated by the simple yet highly effective straw-checkerboards, a technique pioneered in China. Building on this legacy, a new highway across the Tengger Desert is now expected ____41____ (complete) in the near future. In recent years, the national campaign ____42____ (strengthen) on a large scale, with millions of hectares treated annually. ____43____ (achieve) remarkable success domestically, China has also actively shared its practical expertise with other countries since 2005. For scientists like Zhao, the ultimate goal is not the elimination of deserts ____44____ the creation of a harmonious balance, recognizing them as ____45____ (value) parts of the Earth’s ecosystem. 【答案】36. which 37. extracted 38. dramatically 39. against 40. burial 41. to be completed 42. has been strengthened 43. Having achieved 44. but 45. valuable 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍中国沙坡头沙漠研究站在治沙技术上的创新与成就，以及中国治沙经验对外分享和生态和谐理念。 【36题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：赵阳是沙坡头沙漠研究站的一名研究员，该研究站因开创草方格沙障技术而闻名，这项技术已使用60多年。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为the Shapotou Desert Research Station，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which。故填which。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：相比之下，赵阳团队将实验室培养的蓝藻与从当地土壤中提取的一种特殊菌株相结合，大大将这一时间缩短至一年，展现了重大技术飞跃。此处为非谓语动词作定语，a special bacterial strain与extract为被动关系，所以用过去分词extracted。故填extracted。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：相比之下，赵阳团队将实验室培养蓝藻与从当地土壤中提取的一种特殊菌株相结合，大大将这一时间缩短至一年，展现了重大技术飞跃。此处修饰动词reduced，用dramatic的副词形式dramatically，意为“显著地”。故填dramatically。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：所有这些都代表了中国持续抗击荒漠化的最新篇章。此处为固定搭配fight against，意为“抗击，与……作斗争”，所以用介词against。故填against。 【40题详解】 考查名词。句意：几十年前，中国首条沙漠铁路于1958年通车时，外国专家曾预测它会在30年内被沙子掩埋。此处位于形容词性物主代词its之后，作predicted的宾语，用bury的名词形式burial，意为“掩埋”。故填burial。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词和语态。句意：在这一成果基础上，一条穿越腾格里沙漠的新公路预计不久后将建成。此处为固定搭配be expected to do sth.，意为“预计做某事”，a new highway与complete为被动关系，所以用动词不定式的被动形式to be completed。故填to be completed。 【42题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：近年来，国家治沙行动大规模加强，每年治理数百万公顷土地。根据时间状语In recent years可知，此处强调从过去持续到现在，用现在完成时；the national campaign与strengthen为被动关系，主语为第三人称单数，助动词用has。故填has been strengthened。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在国内取得显著成功后，中国自2005年以来也积极与其他国家分享实用专业技术。此处为非谓语动词作状语，China与achieve为主动关系，且动作发生在主句动作之前，所以用现在分词的完成式having achieved，位于句首单词首字母需大写。故填Having achieved。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：对于像赵阳这样的科学家来说，最终目标不是消灭沙漠，而是创造和谐平衡。此处为固定搭配not...but...，意为“不是……而是……”，所以用连词but。故填but。 【45题详解】 考查形容词。句意：承认沙漠是地球生态系统的宝贵组成部分。此处修饰名词parts，用value的形容词形式valuable，意为“宝贵的”。故填valuable。 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华, 你的英国好友 Jim 正在策划一次以“科技创新(Technology Innovation)”为主题的社团活动, 他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复, 内容包括： 1. 活动建议及理由；2. 表达祝愿。 注意：1. 词数 80 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。 Dear Jim, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】 Dear Jim, I’m glad to receive your email and learn you’re planning a technology innovation activity for your club. I’d like to share some practical suggestions with you. I advise you to hold a student innovation sharing meeting and a small tech experience activity. In the meeting, members can introduce their creative ideas and show their inventions. The hands-on experience, which includes simple robot making or programming games, will make the activity more lively and improve students’ interest and creativity. Wish your activity a great success and bring a wonderful experience to every member! Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生就如何策划“科技创新(Technology Innovation)”为主题的社团活动给英国好友Jim一些建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：glad→thrilled 可实行的：practical→feasible 创新的：creative→innovative 提高：improve→enhance 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：I advise you to hold a student innovation sharing meeting and a small tech experience activity. 拓展句：I advise that you (should) hold a student innovation sharing meeting and a small tech experience activity. 【点睛】【高分句型1】 I’m glad to receive your email and learn you’re planning a technology innovation activity for your club.（运用了省略that的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】The hands-on experience, which includes simple robot making or programming games, will make the activity more lively and improve students’ interest and creativity.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 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。 Amanda and Susie might be sisters, but they’d never got on. You’d think they would, with only two years between them. Yet from the minute Susie was born, Amanda knew the baby resented her. Now, despite being in their fifties, the hatred was still fresh in their minds. The only thing they had in common was that they both adored their mother. Then one day, when Amanda was in the classroom, teaching a particularly challenging group of teenagers, her father rang with the terrible news that their mother had died suddenly. Both sisters were stricken with grief, but Susie, who’d been looking after her granddaughter when she got the call, was also upset that their father hadn’t informed her first. Then their father told them about their mother’s will. “She’s left you the painting.” He seemed to be addressing them both the painting — the source of one of their biggest childhood arguments. Their mother had decided that it would be nice to have a photo of both her girls. “Did Mum leave the portrait to me?” asked Amanda. No, Susie wanted to say. Surely her mother couldn’t have been so biased. “In fact,” replied their father, “she’s left it to both of you.” “How’s that going to work?” asked Amanda. “We live miles apart.” “Thankfully” muttered Susie. Amanda shot her a displeased look. “The will demands that you each have it for six months and then swap over, for as long as you both live.” So, every six months Amanda and Susie drove to a service station between their homes and carefully handed over the painting. Two years passed. The funny thing was that the sisters saw more of each other than they had done for years. Sometimes Susie tried to start a conversation, and Amanda claimed she had to dash. Sometimes it was the other way round. But then came a bright winter day when Susic turned up for the handover, and her sister wasn’t there. Amanda was often late, but never three hours late. She wasn’t even replying to Susie’s “Where were you” texts. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 All kinds of thoughts ran through Susie’s head as she drove to the hospital. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “I think that’s the first time you’ve ever said those words to me.” Amanda squeezed her sister’s hand. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 All kinds of thoughts ran through Susie’s head as she drove to the hospital. The icy road mirrored the chill in her heart — images of Amanda’s sharp words and coldshoulders flooded her mind. Yet beneath the decades of resentment lay a thread of fear she’d never acknowledged: the fear of losing her sister. Her hands trembled, each mile stretching into an eternity. When she finally arrived, the hospital corridors echoed with the weight of unspoken words. A nurse directed her to a room where Amanda lay pale, an oxygen mask covering her face. Amanda’s breath was weak; the painting, their mother’s will, even their petty quarrels — none of it mattered now. “You’re here, and the constant worry is eating me alive” Susie whispered in a soft tone, her eyes glistening. “I think that’s the first time you’ve ever said those words to me.” Amanda squeezed her sister’s hand. Amanda’s fingers, powerless yet warm, clung to hers. “I’m sorry,” Susie murmured, tears blurring her eyes. “For everything.” The admission hung in the air, fragile as the dawn light filtering through the window. Amanda removed the mask with effort, with her face lighting up, uttering, “Me too.” In that exactly split second, the portrait — their mother’s silent wish — seemed to watch over them. Years of bitterness dissolved into the quiet understanding that some bonds, though broken, are mended not by grand gestures but by shared vulnerability. Outside, the first snow of winter began to fall, blanketing the world in a hushed promise of renewal. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了阿曼达和苏茜虽然是姐妹，但她们从未合得来。后来母亲去世，留给她们一幅画像，两人共同持有。并且遗嘱要求她们每个人都拥有它六个月，然后交换，直到一方去世。两年过去了，某一次交接画像的时候，阿曼达迟迟没来，因为住院了。苏茜去看望阿曼达，姐妹俩的感情得到了修复。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“苏茜开车去医院的时候，脑子里闪过各种各样的想法”可知，第一段可描写苏茜看到阿曼达时的反应以及苏茜感悟。 ②由第二段首句内容“‘我想这是你第一次对我说这些话’阿曼达紧紧握住姐姐的手。”可知，第二段可描写姐妹俩的感情得到了修复。 2. 续写线索：去医院——看到阿曼达——害怕失去亲人——关系修复——感悟 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①颤抖：tremble/shake ②拿掉：remove/take off ③重要：matter/count 情绪类 ①担心：worry/concern ②恐惧：fear/dread 【点睛】【高分句型1】When she finally arrived, the hospital corridors echoed with the weight of unspoken words.（由when引导时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】A nurse directed her to a room where Amanda lay pale, an oxygen mask covering her face.（由where引导定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高2024级第四学期入学考试 英 语 试 卷 考试时间：120分钟；满分：150分 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分 30 分） 注意, 听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上, 听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将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,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Why does the man come to the woman? A. To return her scissors. B. To learn yoga from her. C. To show her some paper cuttings. 2. What happened to the man? A. He got hurt. B. He lost his dog. C. His bike was broken. 3. What colour was the track at the 2016 Rio Olympics? A. Purple. B. Red. C. Blue. 4. Who will accompany Alisa to the violin game? A. Her father. B. Her mother. C. Her grandmother. 5. What are the speakers mainly discussing? A. A professor. B. A dining hall. C. A kind of ice cream. 第二节（共 15 小题；每小题 1.5 分, 满分 22. 5 分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的 A 、B 、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题 5 秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料, 回答第 6 至 7 题。 6. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Neighbours. B. Family members. C. Trainer and trainee. 7. What does the woman usually listen to while running? A. Pop music. B. Audio books. C. International news. 听第 7 段材料, 回答第 8 至 9 题。 8. What makes more and more Chinese tourists want to go to Kazakhstan? A. The visa-free policy. B. A national music festival. C. The Belt and Road Initiative. 9. How did the woman’s cousin travel from the Khorgos port to Kazakhstan? A. By bus. B. By train. C. By plane. 听第 8 段材料, 回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. Where does the conversation take place? A. At a concert. B. At a cultural fair. C. At a graduation party. 11. What did Mary wear last Sunday? A. A blouse. B. A qipao dress. C. A horse-face skirt. 12. What does the man tell the woman in detail? A. A type of tea. B. A new fashion trend. C. A modern decoration style. 听第 9 段材料, 回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. How long does it take on average to form a habit according to the study? A. 18 days. B. 21 days. C. 66 days. 14. What does the woman think plays the most important role in forming a habit? A. A specific plan. B. The type of activity. C. Consistent daily practice. 15. When does the woman suggest giving rewards to develop a new habit? A. Before the task. B. During the task. C. After the task. 16. What will the woman talk about next? A. How to get great motivations. B. What to do when plans are disturbed. C. How to combine theory with practice. 听第 10 段材料, 回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. Why did Pranav quit his job at Abbott? A. He was tired of working for a consulting firm. B. He couldn’t keep up with the pace of work there. C. He didn’t want to work far away from his hometown. 18. Where is Jonathan’s company? A. In Columbus. B. In Richmond. C. In Washington D. C. 19. What did Jonathan do when he worked for Cisco? A A sales trainer. B. A hiring manager. C. An operations analyst. 20. Which of the following benefits did Jonathan get from starting his own company? A. Gaining more flexible working hours. B. Having a six-figure income every month. C. Getting rid of the anxiety about being laid off. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节, 满分 50 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分, 满分 37.5 分） 阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。 A Welcome to our school’s online community! Whether you’re hoping to explore the East Coast or are just making your way around campus, there are several transportation service options that University of Pennsylvania (Penn) students can take advantage of. Penn Walking Escorts (护送) Penn’s Division of Public Safety offers free walking escorts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Penn students can request an escort to walk them to their destinations whether that is a campus building, a dorm, or the school hospital. To request a walking escort, students can ask any Public Safety Officer or call 215-898-WALK (9255). Penn Accessible Transit The Penn Accessible Transit service offers on-campus transportation during term time for individuals with visual disabilities and those with limitations from other conditions. To obtain access to PAT, students must email the Office of Student Disabilities Services. For teachers or staff, they can obtain approval by contacting the Office of Affirmative Action. SEPTA SEPTA offers convenient transportation options for students around Philadelphia and connects to five counties in the Philadelphia suburbs, as well as transit systems in Delaware and New Jersey. Penn students can get discounts on galleries and museums on the SEPTA app if they have SEPTA Key Card with them. By downloading the SEPTA app, users can see their balance, add funds and view schedules. Indego Indego is the bike share system in Penn. Through downloading the Indego app, students can access real-time bike availability at any station, while earning discounts for renting bikes. Bike Share locations on campus include stations at 34th and Chestnut streets, 34th and Spruce streets, 36th and Sansom streets, and 40th and Spruce streets. 1. What do Penn Walking Escorts and Penn Accessible Transit have in common? A. They have hotline support. B. They are meant for Penn staff. C. They offer thoughtful services. D. They are available all year round. 2. Which enables Penn students to get cheaper exhibition tickets? A. Penn Walking Escorts. B. Penn Accessible Transit. C. SEPTA. D. Indego. 3. Where is this text probably taken from? A. A school website. B. A travel plan. C. A transportation guide. D. A poster board. B It’s January 2022, and my seven-year-old son is standing on his skateboard at the top of a concrete slope (斜坡). He looks scared, and I’m urging him to try, almost begging. The reason for my enthusiasm? Just a few weeks earlier, I stood frozen in that same spot before taking my own leap. I know how amazed he’ll feel afterward, so we take baby steps. Finally, he does it all on his own. As he makes it, his smile lights up the entire skatepark. There’s something magical about skateboarding: In a flash, fright turns into delight. My husband and I began skating even when we are in our 40s, so that we could learn alongside our son. As a “later skater”, I’ve come to realize that everything seems impossible until you try it. At the time, I had no idea how much I would gain from the not-so-simple art of standing sideways. First, skateboarding teaches determination because progress comes from efforts. No matter how skilled the crowd or how gravity-defying (反重力的) the moves, you’ll see just as many tricks going wrong as right. Irish writer Samuel Beckett could have been speaking for skaters when he wrote: “Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” There are also plenty of sensible benefits, such as mindfulness. When you’re skateboarding, it’s almost impossible to think of anything else. What magic it is to step on a piece of wood with four little wheels and be transported to a place where your head is emptied and the outside world can’t touch you. The best part, though? The community. My husband, son and I are part of an informal group of parents and children who skate together. We love it, from the clear ringing sound beneath our wheels to the way the sun makes the graffiti-covered buildings pop with color. We make friends and learn from one another. We face our fears side by side, cheer for the highs, and share the falls. 4. Why did the author urge her son to try? A. She was troubled by his falling behind. B. She wanted him to defeat fear quickly. C. She worried about his lack of enthusiasm. D. She wished him to enjoy the delight after fear. 5. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Samuel Beckett? A. To explain how to avoid failures. B. To prove skateboarding needs talent. C. To stress the value of consistent efforts. D. To show sports’ influence on literature. 6. What is the benefit of skateboarding according to Paragraph 4? A. It makes people think more clearly. B. It helps keep the distractions away. C It encourages skaters to build connections. D. It speeds skaters to escape from chasers. 7. What message does the author convey in the text? A. Any risky sport is worth trying. B. Courageous attempts lead to growth. C. Parents should push children to take risks. D. Constant failure ensures ultimate success. C A large U.S. study found that older adults who drink coffee — whether caffeinated or decaffeinated — tend to have a lower risk of death compared to non-coffee drinkers. The research, led by scientists from the National Institutes of Health, observed a reduced risk of death from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, infections, and other causes, though no clear link was found with cancer-related deaths. The study followed 400,000 adults aged 50-71 over 13 years. Participants reported their coffee habits once at the start of the study. Results showed that those who drank three or more cups daily had about a 10% lower risk of death than non-drinkers. This association remained even after adjusting for factors like smoking and diet. However, researchers cautioned that the findings do not prove coffee directly extends lifespan. “Coffee is widely consumed, but its health effects have been debated,” said Dr. Neal Freedman, lead author of the study. “While we can’t confirm coffee causes a longer life, these results strongly indicate it isn’t harmful and might even be beneficial.” Notably, the type of caffeine (caffeinated vs. decaf) mattered little, implying that other compounds in coffee — e.g. antioxidants — might play a role. Coffee contains over 1,000 chemicals, many of which could influence health. Of course, the study has limitations. Coffee intake was self-reported only once, and preparation methods were not analyzed. Differences in brewing might affect the health properties of coffee. Additionally, while coffee was linked to lower overall death risk, men who drank large amounts showed a slight increase in cancer deaths, though this was not strongly conclusive. Experts emphasize that lifestyle factors matter. Coffee drinkers may have shared other healthy habits. “This doesn’t mean everyone should start drinking coffee,” said Freedman. “But it offers reassurance that moderate consumption is likely safe.” Published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2012, this research adds to evidence that coffee, when enjoyed in moderation, could be a component of healthy lifestyle. Future studies will explore how specific compounds in coffee interact with the body. 8. What on earth plays a crucial role in coffee drinkers’ living longer? A. The type of caffeine (regular or decaf). B. The brewing methods used in the study. C. Coffee drinkers’ healthier life habits. D. Antioxidants and other compounds in coffee. 9. What can we learn from the study on coffee drinking? A. The Study confirms coffee directly extends lifespan. B. More studies are still needed to confirm the finding. C. Drinking coffee reduces the risk of cancer-related deaths. D The study conducted nationwide covered all age groups. 10. What attitude should we take towards the research findings? A. Largely dismissive. B. Completely convinced. C. Uncritically enthusiastic. D. Cautiously optimistic. 11. Which of the following could be the best title for the article? A. Coffee Linked to Lower Death Risk B. Coffee Can Extend Lifespan Directly C. Decaf Coffee Has Been Proved Healthier D. New Study Confirms Coffee Cures Illnesses D Using crushed rock dust to speed up the rate at which soils absorb carbon dioxide could also affect the climate by making Earth’s surface reflect more or less of the sun’s radiation. Enhanced rock weathering (ERW), is rapidly growing around the world. It involves sprinkling (洒) crushed, volcanic rock, such as basalt (玄武岩), onto soils to accelerate the natural weathering process by which CO₂ in the atmosphere is converted to stable minerals. But if the practice is scaled up to cover large areas of land around the world, it could alter the planet’s reflectivity, or albedo, according to Brad Marston at Brown University in Rhode Island. Albedo is a measure of how much light something reflects, on a scale from 0 (none) to 1 (all). Whiter areas of the planet like the polar ice caps bounce more sunlight back into space, providing a cooling effect, while darker areas absorb more heat and speed up warming. If the rock dust spread on fields is paler than the existing soil, Earth’s albedo could increase, says Marston, boosting the cooling effect from ERW. However, if the dust is darker than the soil, it could have the opposite effect. Based on modelling Marston and his colleague estimate that if 5 million square kilometres of agricultural land were spread with crushed rock, it could remove about 1 gigatonne (十亿吨) of CO₂ per year from the atmosphere. “Increasing albedo by just 0.1 on all agricultural land would result in Earth cooling by roughly 1°C, they estimate. If ERW had a positive impact on Earth’s albedo, it could provide a double climate benefit, says Marston, offering long-term cooling thanks to the soil’s increased CO₂ absorption and short-term cooling from the albedo change. But other researchers aren’t convinced ERW could alter planetary albedo. Noah Planavsky at Yale University says most farmers try to minimize the amount of time that soil is exposed. “For most of the year, you have a crop that is totally covering the soil or you have the remains after harvest,” he says. That means Marston and Ibarra may have overestimated the albedo impact of ERW, he says. 12. What is the main purpose of ERW according to the passage? A. To protect crops from climate change. B. To change the color of agricultural soils. C. To speed up soils’ absorption of carbon dioxide. D. To bring down Earth’s reflectivity and cool the planet. 13. What do we know about albedo from paragraph 4? A. Paler soils are more likely to help increase albedo. B. All white surfaces have an albedo value exactly equal to 1. C. Albedo works best at high altitude areas like mountain tops. D. Darker soils have higher albedo practical value for rock dust. 14. What can we infer from Noah Planavsky’s words? A. Farmers often cover the soil for a long time. B. Farmers make efforts to reduce the ERW influence. C. ERW may not work as effective as Marston expected. D. Cover crops might do harm to agricultural production. 15. What is the best title for the passage? A. ERW: A Double Benefit for Climate? B. ERW: An Inspiring Application in Agriculture. C. Rock Dust: A Perfect Material to Capture Carbon? D. Albedo: Best Solution to Reducing Atmospheric CO₂. 第二节（共 5 小题, 每小题 2.5 分, 共 12.5 分） 阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Some people prefer to have a bite to eat before hitting the gym, known as a fed workout. Others would like to wait until after exercising to refuel their bodies, called a fasted workout. To eat or not to eat, that is the question on many fitness enthusiasts' minds. ____16____ If you want energy and strength for an ideal workout, you need fuel. A fed workout will provide your body with power. ____17____ These benefits can result in burning more fat and shaping a slimmer body. Muscle preservation is also an essential component of strengthening your body. Nitrogen (氮) is critical for processing protein that builds healthy muscles. People tend to lose less nitrogen during a fed workout than a fasted one. Many fitness enthusiasts are not on board with this idea. They report feeling sick and inactive while trying to exercise after eating. With a fasted workout, you may not get the usual indigestion. Experts for fasted workouts further claim that eating afterwards makes your body use its fat reserves for energy, meaning you will burn more fat. ____18____ It can cause a sudden drop in your blood glucose levels, and you may feel dizzy. You may even be more likely to overeat. Knowing what to eat for an ideal workout is just as important as knowing when to eat. ____19____ For example, if you choose a fed workout, you'll probably lose a lot of water during an intense training, so you should consider drinking some beforehand. With a fasted workout, it would help if you had some nutrition right after your session is complete. Drink some water. Then, have a light meal or nutritional snack. ____20____ Both fasted workouts and fed activities have their benefits and shortcomings. Think thoroughly and discuss with your fitness instructor before taking a choice. A. Not all foods are created equal. B. However, a fasted workout might not work for you. C. Deciding when to eat for an ideal workout is a personal choice. D. How your body will respond is based on your workout intensity. E. Many experts say there's no easy answer because it depends on the person. F. A person doing a 30-minute session a day may have a problem with fasted workouts. G. Eating before exercise may help you sustain longer sessions and lift heavier weights. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分 30 分） 第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分, 共 15 分） 阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The August sun beat down without mercy. My father and I dragged our heavy backpacks through the dusty hills. My throat was parched, my legs weak. I was about to ___21___ when he pointed a dusty finger toward the horizon. “A ___22___,” he croaked. A spark of hope lit inside me. I ___23___ a fruit tree, its branches heavy with something sweet. My mouth ___24___ at the thought of a crisp apple. My father, more practical, guessed a pear tree. Fueled by this ___25___, we pushed on, our tired legs finding new strength. But as we got closer, my hope faded. The tree was a sturdy oak, but its branches held only ___26___. Disappointment washed over me. “It’s useless,” I muttered, ___27___ against the trunk. Just then, the sky darkened. A cool wind whipped up, and heavy raindrops began to fall. “Under here!” my father ___28___. We rushed beneath the oak’s wide canopy as the sky opened up. The tree acted as a perfect umbrella, its thick leaves ___29___ us completely. As dusk fell, a chill filled the air. Seeing me shiver, my father ____30____ fallen branches from around the tree’s base. Soon, he had a small, crackling fire going. We huddled close, its ____31____ pushing back the cold. Using a thick layer of dry oak leaves, we made a soft ____32____ for the night. Lying there, sheltered, I ____33____ the rain patter above. The tree I had called ____34____ had given us shelter and a safe rest. Some ____35____ are not the ones you seek, but the ones you find. 21. A. explain B. complain C. command D. measure 22. A. tree B. cave C. hut D. stream 23. A. discovered B. remembered C. designed D. imagined 24. A. opened B. ached C. tightened D. watered 25. A. goal B. vision C. order D. excuse 26. A. blossoms B. apples C. leaves D. pears 27. A. sinking B. beating C. crying D. kicking 28. A. sighed B. whispered C. argued D. called 29. A. refreshing B. protecting C. attracting D. squeezing 30 A. gathered B. burned C. bought D. arranged 31. A. light B. warmth C. smoke D. smell 32. A. chair B. tent C. bed D. pillow 33. A. thought of B. reflected on C. listened to D. worried about 34. A. priceless B. hopeless C. endless D. useless 35. A. gifts B. lessons C. chances D. memories 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。 Zhao Yang is a researcher at the Shapotou Desert Research Station, ____36____ is celebrated for creating the straw-checkerboard technique (草方格沙障技术) used over 60 years. His work aims to develop faster desert-control methods. Naturally, the formation of a sand-stabilizing crust (固沙结皮) requires about a decade. In contrast, combining lab-cultured cyanobacteria with a special bacterial strain ____37____ (extract) from local soil, Zhao’s team has ____38____ (dramatic) reduced this period to a single year, showcasing a significant technological leap. All this represents the latest chapter in China’s continuous fight ____39____ desertification. Decades ago, when China’s first desert railway opened in 1958, foreign experts once predicted its ____40____ (bury) by sand within 30 years—a prediction defeated by the simple yet highly effective straw-checkerboards, a technique pioneered in China. Building on this legacy, a new highway across the Tengger Desert is now expected ____41____ (complete) in the near future. In recent years, the national campaign ____42____ (strengthen) on a large scale, with millions of hectares treated annually. ____43____ (achieve) remarkable success domestically, China has also actively shared its practical expertise with other countries since 2005. For scientists like Zhao, the ultimate goal is not the elimination of deserts ____44____ the creation of a harmonious balance, recognizing them as ____45____ (value) parts of the Earth’s ecosystem. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分 40 分） 第一节（满分 15 分） 46. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华, 你的英国好友 Jim 正在策划一次以“科技创新(Technology Innovation)”为主题的社团活动, 他发来邮件询问你的建议。请你用英文给他回复, 内容包括： 1. 活动建议及理由；2. 表达祝愿。 注意：1. 词数 80 左右；2. 可以适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。 Dear Jim, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 Amanda and Susie might be sisters, but they’d never got on. You’d think they would, with only two years between them. Yet from the minute Susie was born, Amanda knew the baby resented her. Now, despite being in their fifties, the hatred was still fresh in their minds. The only thing they had in common was that they both adored their mother. Then one day, when Amanda was in the classroom, teaching a particularly challenging group of teenagers, her father rang with the terrible news that their mother had died suddenly. Both sisters were stricken with grief, but Susie, who’d been looking after her granddaughter when she got the call, was also upset that their father hadn’t informed her first. Then their father told them about their mother’s will. “She’s left you the painting.” He seemed to be addressing them both the painting — the source of one of their biggest childhood arguments. Their mother had decided that it would be nice to have a photo of both her girls. “Did Mum leave the portrait to me?” asked Amanda. No, Susie wanted to say. Surely her mother couldn’t have been so biased. “In fact,” replied their father, “she’s left it to both of you.” “How’s that going to work?” asked Amanda. “We live miles apart.” “Thankfully” muttered Susie. Amanda shot her a displeased look. “The will demands that you each have it for six months and then swap over, for as long as you both live.” So, every six months Amanda and Susie drove to a service station between their homes and carefully handed over the painting. Two years passed. The funny thing was that the sisters saw more of each other than they had done for years. Sometimes Susie tried to start a conversation, and Amanda claimed she had to dash. Sometimes it was the other way round. But then came a bright winter day when Susic turned up for the handover, and her sister wasn’t there. Amanda was often late, but never three hours late. She wasn’t even replying to Susie’s “Where were you” texts. 注意： (1)续写词数应为150个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 All kinds of thoughts ran through Susie’s head as she drove to the hospital. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ “I think that’s the first time you’ve ever said those words to me.” Amanda squeezed her sister’s hand. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $