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2025学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷 2025年11月 命题人：边雪芬 校对人：蒋媛 考生须知： 本试卷分选择题部分和非选择题部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡规定区域内，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did Martin do yesterday? A. He went to a beach. B. He had lunch at a cafe. C. He visited a museum. 2. How will the man get to Shanghai? A. By train. B. By plane. C. By car. 3. What does the woman suggest man do? A. Avoid eating meat. B. Have more beans. C. Eat less rice. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Relatives. C. Co-workers. 5. How does the man probably feel now? A. Shocked. B. Relieved. C. Embarrassed. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where did the twins meet? A. In Springfield. B. In Chicago. C. In Seattle. 7. How much time did Ms. White spend looking for her sister? A. Four years. B. Forty-five years. C. A month. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How many books can a student borrow at most each day? A. Ten. B. Five. C. Three. 9. Why can’t the boy borrow the books now? A. He doesn’t have his student ID card with him. B. He has been fined by the library before. C. He has not returned the overdue book. 10. What does the woman suggest the boy do? A. Pay the fine now. B. Copy what he needs. C. Make a call to his friend. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. When was the woman start drawing on stones? A. About four years ago. B. About four months ago. C. When she was four. 12. What is special about the woman’s paintings? A. They’re about scenery. B. They contain little detail. C. Some of them are large. 13. Why did the woman draw on stones? A. To earn more money. B. To be famous on the Internet. C. To improve her painting skills. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Where was Annie born probably? A. In Italy. B. In France. C. In Portugal. 15. What is difficult for Annie to learn about Spanish? A. Its writing. B. Its grammar. C. Its pronunciation. 16. What is Mr. Johnson’s opinion of Annie? A. She is falling behind. B. She is performing average. C. She is doing well. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What was the result of the fire? A. Many people were injured. B. Many factories were destroyed. C. Around 10,000 people were homeless. 18. What do people in Mirpur mainly do to make a living? A. Make clothing. B. Produce plastic. C. Sell woods. 19. What made the firefighters’ work more difficult? A. The hot weather. B. The lack of water. C. The terrible traffic. 20. Where are the homeless people now? A. On the street. B. At nearby schools. C. In a factory. 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 National Gallery of Art: What’s On? The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its Legacy NOW ON VIEW February 11-May 27, 2024 West Building, Ground Floor, West Outer Tier The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its Legacy presents insights into the work of these innovative, early 20th-century artists and their continuing impact a century later. The exhibition features recent acquisitions as well as works that have rarely, if ever, been on view, including gifts donated by celebrated Washington DC, collectors Jacob and Ruth Cole Kainen. In the Library: Latin American Architecture in Circulation NOW ON VIEW January 8-April 26, 2024 East Building, Ground Level, Library Atrium Nearly 40 prints, rare books, postcards, maps, and photographs exhibited here, from the National Gallery of Art Library, document the buildings that resulted from this exchange. These works point to the way that people used buildings to define Latin America as a cultural and political space in the centuries between European colonization and the independence movements of the 19th century. Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction NOW ON VIEW March 17-July 28, 2024 East Building, Concourse Galleries In the 20th century, textiles have often been considered less as applied art, women’s work, or domestic craft. Women Histories challenges the hierarchies that often separate textiles from fine arts. Putting into dialogue some 160 works by more than 50 creators from across generations and continents, the exhibition explores the contributions of weaving and related techniques to abstraction, modernism’s outstanding art form. Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment UPCOMING EXHIBITION October 8, 2024-January 19, 2025 West Building, Main Floor How did Impressionism begin? Discover the origins of the French art movement in a new look at the basic 1874 exhibition considered the birth of modern painting. Don’t miss the unique chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic Parisian art scene. 1. What do we know about German Expressionism and Its Legacy? A. It is the birth of modern painting. B. Collections and works rarely on show are included. C. It had gifts donated by French. D. It features insights into the late 20th-century artists. 2. Which one will you probably pay a visit to if you’re interested in the buildings concerning history? A. German Expressionism and Its Legacy B. The Impressionist Moment C. Latin American Architecture in Circulation D. Textiles and Modern Abstraction 3. In what way is the Impressionist Moment different from the other three? A. It is still not open to the public. B. Political shifts inspired famous painters. C. It has been considered less as applied art. D. It has a larger collection of paintings and arts. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要讲述了美国国家美术馆正在展出和即将展出的展览信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its Legacy部分“The exhibition features recent acquisitions as well as works that have rarely, if ever, been on view, including gifts donated by celebrated Washington DC, collectors Jacob and Ruth Cole Kainen.(该展览展出了最近收购的作品以及很少或从未展出过的作品，包括由著名的华盛顿特区收藏家Jacob和Ruth Cole Kainen捐赠的礼物。)”可知，展览包含很少展出的藏品和作品。故选B。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据In the Library: Latin American Architecture in Circulation部分“Nearly 40 prints, rare books, postcards, maps, and photographs exhibited here, from the National Gallery of Art Library, document the buildings that resulted from this exchange. These works point to the way that people used buildings to define Latin America as a cultural and political space in the centuries between European colonization and the independence movements of the 19th century.(这里展出了来自国家美术馆图书馆的近40幅版画、珍本书籍、明信片、地图和照片，记录了这种交流所产生的建筑。这些作品指出了在欧洲殖民和19世纪独立运动之间的几个世纪里，人们用建筑来定义拉丁美洲作为一个文化和政治空间的方式)”可知，如果对有关历史的建筑感兴趣，你可能会去参观“In the Library: Latin American Architecture in Circulation(在图书馆：拉丁美洲建筑的流通)”展览。故选C。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment部分“UPCOMING EXHIBITION(即将举行的展览)”可知，与其他三个展览相比，其的不同之处在于它还没有对公众开放。故选A。 B For 15 years I read the books, took the courses and downloaded the apps to try to become a better person. Nevertheless, none of it helped. I was in my mid-20s when I fell into one of the most toxic relationships of my life. I remember buying my first self-help book, which promised I could be healed of anything. I devoured it in days and was hooked. Over the next 15 years, I bought hundreds of self- help books, courses and apps, and tracked down every self-styled personal improvement expert in the hope that they could teach me how to become happier, more confident and more lovable. Growing up in an environment of addiction and domestic conflict made me vulnerable to the industry’s promises of self-improvement. I believed self- help authors could be the instructors I had never found. My dependency became strong after my father died in 2022. I managed to spend an enormous amount of time reading about how to grieve well instead of doing the right things: siting with my feelings, allowing myself to cry and processing the loss. My obsession (痴迷) with self-help had become toxic, and something had to give. It started to dawn on me that instead of helping me, the advice was making me feel worse. I talked with a loved one and recognized that in trying to change my life, I was trying to change things that were out of my control. Instead of focusing on who I wanted to become, I had to quit self- help to learn and accept who I really was. Spending time alone, often walking, and listening to my thoughts without trying to silence or change them helped. Since I quit my self-help craze, I’ve realized that focusing all my energy on improving myself can really suck the joy out of life. It makes happiness conditional: only when I look that way can I be loved. It can also stop me from unconditionally accepting my imperfectly perfect self. After a long time, I am finally coming round to the idea that perhaps I never needed fixing at all. 4. Why did the author become obsessed with self-help materials? A. To escape from her family. B. To overcome personal failures. C. To look for a way to kill time. D. To find guides to better herself. 5 What does the underlined word “hooked” mean? A. hung B. ruined C. absorbed D. cheated 6. What caused the author to quit her obsession? A. The death of her father. B. A conversation with a loved one. C. The suggestion from an instructor. D. An app on self-improvement. 7. What does the author want to convey in the text? A. Embracing the true self. B. Focusing on the strengths. C. Seeking professional advice. D. Developing the positive thinking. 【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者痴迷于自我提升类材料，最终意识到应接纳真实自我的经历。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Over the next 15 years, I bought hundreds of self-help books, courses and apps, and tracked down every self-styled personal improvement expert in the hope that they could teach me how to become happier, more confident and more lovable.(在接下来15年里，我购买了数百本自助书籍、课程和应用程序，并找到了每一位自称个人提升专家的人，希望他们能教我如何变得更快乐、更自信、更可爱。)”可知，作者痴迷于自我提升类材料是为了找到让自己变得更好的方法。故选D。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第二段中“I remember buying my first self-help book, which promised I could be healed of anything. I devoured it in days and was hooked.(我记得我买了第一本自我帮助的书，它承诺我可以治愈一切。我在几天内就看完了，并且被hooked了。)”可知，作者在几天内就看完了这本书，并且被深深吸引住了，由此可推测出hooked意为“被深深吸引住了”，与absorbed意思相近。A. hung悬挂；B. ruined毁灭；C. absorbed被吸引住；D. cheated欺骗。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“I talked with a loved one and recognized that in trying to change my life, I was trying to change things that were out of my control. Instead of focusing on who I wanted to become, I had to quit self-help to learn and accept who I really was.(我和一个心爱的人交谈后意识到，在试图改变我的生活时，我试图改变一些我无法控制的事情。与其关注我想成为什么样的人，我必须停止自我帮助，去学习和接受真实的自己。)”可知，与心爱的人的一次谈话让作者停止了痴迷。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段“Since I quit my self-help craze, I’ve realized that focusing all my energy on improving myself can really suck the joy out of life. It makes happiness conditional: only when I look that way can I be loved. It can also stop me from unconditionally accepting my imperfectly perfect self. After a long time, I am finally coming round to the idea that perhaps I never needed fixing at all.(自从不再依赖励志方法后，我意识到把所有的精力都集中在提升自己上真的会剥夺生活的乐趣。它使幸福有了条件：只有当我那样看的时候，我才能被爱。它也会阻止我无条件地接受我不完美但完美的自我。过了很久，我终于开始接受这样一个想法：也许我根本不需要修复。)”可知，本文主要讲述了作者痴迷于自我提升类材料，最终意识到应接纳真实自我的经历，因此作者想要传达的是接纳真实的自我。故选A。 C After Taylor Swift, the “Mona Lisa” is probably the most recognizable female face in the world. Every day around 20,000 people stare at the Leonardo da Vinci’s painting in the Louvre. Yet it became famous not because of a tempting semi-smile. Until a worker stole the masterpiece in 1911, it was still mostly unknown; viewers flooded in to see what a French newspaper called “an enormous, horrific, gaping void (空白)”. Classics of art, literature and music are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that endures across the ages. But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the “timeless classic” is anything but. “What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water”, she argues. Classics come and go. Take other celebrated works of art. Until the end of the 19th century Michelangelo’ s “David” had only his fig leaf to protect him from the weather in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. He attracted more pigeons than visitors; visitors preferred the artist’s sculpture of Moses in Rome. Before the famous “Venus de Milo” was discovered in 1820, viewers were crazy about “Venus de Medici”, a delicate sculpture most people alive today have never heard of. Much as in art, the classics of music and literature have not always been set in stone either. Today, Johann Sebastjan Bach is often regarded as the master of classical music. But after his death in 1750, Bach’s compositions fell out of fashion until Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, rediscovered them in the 1820s. Herman Melville’s masterpiece “Moby Dick” was largely forgotten until critics such as Raymond Weaver, a professor at Columbia University rescued him from the depth of a nobody around the centenary of his birth in 1919. “The status of classics” depends on critics and shows the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art. Tastes evolve, and they should. But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today. The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or awakening. It is silence. 8. What made the painting “Mona Lisa” famous? A. The theft. B. The semi-smile. C. The report. D. The painter. 9. What does Rochelle think of classics? A. Enduring. B. Fading. C. Changeable. D. Admirable. 10. How does the author develop paragraph 4? A. By making a comparison. B. By offering examples. C By giving an explanation. D. By giving a description. 11. What might ultimately discourage the development of classics? A. The ignorance of culture. B. The course of time. C. The evolution of tastes. D. The lack of criticism. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. B 11. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了经典作品的形成过程，并举例说明。最终得出结论，经典作品是要经过时间和人们的考验的，最终才能成为经典。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Yet it became famous not because of a tempting semi-smile. Until a worker stole the masterpiece in 1911, it was still mostly unknown; viewers flooded in to see what a French newspaper called “an enormous, horrific, gaping void (空白)”.(然而，它之所以出名，并不是因为一个诱人的半笑。直到1911年一名工人偷走了这幅杰作，它基本上仍然不为人知；观众蜂拥而至，看到一家法国报纸所说的“一个巨大的、可怕的、裂开的空洞”。)”可知，让《蒙娜丽莎》这幅画出名的是一次工人偷窃事件。故选A项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the “timeless classic” is anything but. “What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water”, she argues. Classics come and go.( 但正如历史学家罗谢尔•格斯坦（Rochelle Gurstein）在一本新书中所写的那样，“永恒的经典”绝非如此。“我相信写在石头上的东西实际上是写在水里的，”她说。经典作品来来去去。)”可知，罗谢尔认为经典作品是多变的。故选C项。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段中“Today, Johann Sebastjan Bach is often regarded as the master of classical music. But after his death in 1750, Bach’s compositions fell out of fashion until Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, rediscovered them in the 1820s. Herman Melville’s masterpiece “Moby Dick” was largely forgotten until critics such as Raymond Weaver, a professor at Columbia University rescued him from the depth of a nobody around the centenary of his birth in 1919.(今天，约翰·塞巴斯蒂安·巴赫通常被认为是古典音乐大师。但在他1750年去世后，巴赫的作品就不再流行了，直到德国作曲家菲利克斯·门德尔松（Felix Mendelssohn）在19世纪20年代重新发现了它们。赫尔曼·梅尔维尔（Herman Melville）的代表作《白鲸记》（Moby Dick）几乎被人遗忘，直到哥伦比亚大学教授雷蒙德·韦弗（Raymond Weaver）等评论家在他1919年诞辰100周年前后将他从无名小卒的困境中拯救出来。)”可推知，作者是通过举例子来展开第四段的。故选B项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段““The status of classics” depends on critics and shows the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art. Tastes evolve, and they should. But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today. The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or awakening. It is silence.(“经典的地位”取决于评论家，并显示了热情的作家改变人们看待艺术的方式的力量。品味在进化，也应该如此。但是，只要人们继续争论什么是今天的经典，文化就会继续存在。经典的真正敌人不是相对主义或觉醒。它是沉默。)”可知，缺乏批评可能最终阻碍经典的发展。故选D项。 D Today, environmental problems have taken over as the greatest risk to life on Earth. Scientists are thinking of ways to lower this risk, such as replacing coal and oil with forms of renewable energy. But they are also preparing for the worst: what is our Plan B for Earth? One option is to explore other planets to see if we could live on them. The most likely choice is Mars, which is relatively close to Earth. Mars has fascinated people since ancient times. Since the 1960s, we have been sending unmanned spacecraft to Mars. Our probes (探测器) have orbited the planet, sending back valuable data and stunning images. Our robots have explored the Martian surface, testing the soil and searching for resources, water and signs of life. Encouraged by discoveries over the years, space agencies of various countries are planning manned missions to Mars that could take place within the next 20 years. No doubt that humankind is drawn towards Mars, with dreams of making it our second home. However, sending people there will require all the skill, courage and intelligence of the human race. While the Moon can be reached within days, it would take months to reach Mars, travelling through dangerous solar radiation (辐射). And even if the first settlers do reach Mars safely, they may not be able to return to Earth ever. Staying alive will be a daily challenge, but as proved by the Biosphere 2 experiment, not impossible. Although the two-year experiment was not a success, it did provide us with a better understanding of how humans might be able to live on another planet. More recently, scientists have succeeded in growing a variety of plants in an environment similar to that on Mars. That definitely is a big step forward. For now, human settlement of Mars is still decades away. Until we are finally able to live on another planet, we need to take much better care of our own. Right now it’s the only one we have! 12. What is Plan B for Earth aimed at? A. Developing renewable energy resources. B. Seeking planets for humans’ second home. C. Reducing the environmental risk to life on Earth. D. Finding the best location of conducting space missions. 13. Which of the following is NOT a reason why the settlement of Mars is difficult? A. It is very challenging to survive on Mars. B. The journey to Mars might be quite long and risky. C. There has been no great progress in studying Mars yet. D. Humans haven’t fully understood how they might live on Mars. 14. What does the writer want to convey by the last sentence? A. We should not have one place to live in. B. Mars will be a better place to live on in the future. C. The earth will not be a good planet to live on. D. We ought to take care of our own earth. 15. In which magazine would you most likely read this text? A. The Traveler B. All About Space C. Biology for Fun D. Environmental Concerns 【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了地球面临环境问题，科学家提出探索火星作为人类第二家园的备选方案及其挑战。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“But they are also preparing for the worst: what is our Plan B for Earth?(但他们也在为最坏的情况做准备：我们对地球的B计划是什么？)”以及第二段“One option is to explore other planets to see if we could live on them.(一个选择是探索其他行星，看看我们是否可以在上面生活)”可知，地球的B计划旨在为人类寻找第二个家园。故选B。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Although the two-year experiment was not a success, it did provide us with a better understanding of how humans might be able to live on another planet.(尽管为期两年的实验没有成功，但它确实让我们更好地了解了人类如何在另一个星球上生活)”以及“More recently, scientists have succeeded in growing a variety of plants in an environment similar to that on Mars. That definitely is a big step forward.(最近，科学家们成功地在类似火星的环境中种植了多种植物。这绝对是一个巨大的进步)”可知，人类在火星研究上已经取得了很大进展，并不是没有进展。C选项“目前对火星的研究还没有取得重大进展”表述错误，不是定居火星困难的原因。故选C。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Until we are finally able to live on another planet, we need to take much better care of our own. Right now it’s the only one we have!(在我们最终能够生活在另一个星球上之前，我们需要更好地照顾我们自己的星球。现在它是我们唯一的星球了！)”可知，作者想通过最后一句话传达的信息是我们应该照顾好我们自己的地球。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“One option is to explore other planets to see if we could live on them. The most likely choice is Mars, which is relatively close to Earth.(一个选择是探索其他行星，看看我们是否可以在上面生活。最有可能的选择是火星，它离地球相对较近)”以及第三段“No doubt that humankind is drawn towards Mars, with dreams of making it our second home.(毫无疑问，人类被火星所吸引，梦想着把它变成我们的第二个家)”以及最后一段“For now, human settlement of Mars is still decades away.(就目前而言，人类在火星上定居还需要几十年的时间)”可知，文章主要介绍了地球面临环境问题，科学家提出探索火星作为人类第二家园的备选方案及其挑战，因此最有可能在《关于太空的一切》杂志上读到这篇文章。故选B。 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。 Simple Techniques to Strengthen Our Memory Muscles We live with memory from morning to night without thinking about it, just as we constantly use our arms and legs without paying attention to them. ____16____ The fact is that for most of us, memory suffers only from lack of use. Here are four techniques to help us hold on to the information we need to live a better, less forgetful life. Create mental images. When information enters our brain, we create a mental representation of it. We register this information as a mental picture while transforming it into a verbal form. ____17____ When we hear the name Tutankhamen, for instance, the verbal image is probably stronger if we knew little about Egyptian archaeology. Look for logic. Logic reasoning trains the mind to impose structure on information, to establish order and meaning according to certain rules. ____18____ One way to impose order on information is to group things together. Take, for example, a ten-digit phone number: 0-1-85-96-328-7. Regrouping the digits in pairs gives only 5 elements to remember: 01-85-96-32-87. Link your memories. For new information to be kept, it must be compared to all the other information in the memory to establish whether it has already been recorded or if it contributes something really new. If the information is genuinely new, the brain will look for other information with which to associate it. This process allows us to establish connections between people, objects, images and ideas that have something in common. ____19____ Repetition. Research shows that we start forgetting information soon after we have learned it. ____20____ To fix data in our memory, we need to start reviewing it straight away. With uncomplicated data, repetition is still the most reliable means of consolidation, or committing information to long-term memory. A. It is a component to temporary memory. B. But memorization by association requires practice. C. And to operate efficiently, the memory needs order. D. Within a few hours, we no longer recall 70% to 80%. E. Chances are that they will be firmly fixed in your memory. F. It’s only when it lets us down that we wonder if something is wrong. G. Either version can dominate, depending on our knowledge of a subject. 【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. B 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了四种加强记忆力的简单方法。 【16题详解】 由上文“We live with memory from morning to night without thinking about it, just as we constantly use our arms and legs without paying attention to them.(我们从早到晚都生活在记忆中，却不去想它，就像我们不断地使用胳膊和腿而不去注意它们一样)”可知，上文描述了我们对记忆的依赖，却很少关注它，本空应说明什么情况下我们才会开始关注。F选项“It’s only when it lets us down that we wonder if something is wrong.(只有当它让我们失望时，我们才会怀疑是否出了问题)”符合语境。故选F。 【17题详解】 由上文“When information enters our brain, we create a mental representation of it. We register this information as a mental picture while transforming it into a verbal form.(当信息进入我们的大脑时，我们会创建一个它的心理表征。我们将这些信息记录为心理图像，同时将其转化为语言形式)”可知，上文描述了信息进入大脑后，我们如何将其转化为心理图像和语言形式，本空应说明这两种形式哪种占主导地位。G选项“Either version can dominate, depending on our knowledge of a subject.(任何一个版本都可能占主导地位，这取决于我们对某个主题的了解程度)”符合语境。故选G。 【18题详解】 由上文“Logic reasoning trains the mind to impose structure on information, to establish order and meaning according to certain rules.(逻辑推理训练大脑对信息施加结构，根据某些规则建立秩序和意义)”及下文“One way to impose order on information is to group things together.(对信息施加秩序的一种方法是将事物分组)”可知，上文说明了逻辑推理可以建立秩序和意义，下文给出了一个对信息施加秩序的方法，本空应说明记忆需要秩序。C选项“And to operate efficiently, the memory needs order.(为了高效运作，记忆需要秩序)”能承上启下，符合语境。故选C。 【19题详解】 由上文“This process allows us to establish connections between people, objects, images and ideas that have something in common.(这个过程允许我们在有共同点的人、物体、图像和想法之间建立联系)”可知，上文描述了通过联想记忆建立联系的过程，本空应说明联想记忆的条件或方法。B选项“But memorization by association requires practice.(但是通过联想记忆需要练习)”能承接上文，符合语境。故选B。 【20题详解】 由上文“Research shows that we start forgetting information soon after we have learned it.(研究表明，我们在学习信息后不久就开始遗忘)”可知，上文描述了学习信息后很快就开始遗忘的现象，本空应举例说明这一现象。D选项“Within a few hours, we no longer recall 70% to 80%.(几个小时内，我们就不再记得70%到80%的信息了)”能承接上文，符合语境。故选D。 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。 Kitesurfers riding the wind, appear to escape gravity. ____21____ to a parasol (牵引伞) arching 40 feet high, they shift directions, slide along the waves and float through the air, seemingly ____22____ and birdlike. The sport requires more than ____23____ nerves. It also needs amazing athletic skills to ____24____ both the wind and air at the same time — almost like superhuman. And for one man, his ____25____ is also nearly superhuman. Bruno Lobo, a surgeon and a former champion swimmer, has been kitesurfing for 15 years. In 2016 and 2023, he held six Brazilian ____26____ and won Olympic gold in kitesurfing. On a ____27____ day with some gray clouds and strong winds, Lobo went into the ocean near Sao Luis. “After ____28____ a few meters, I heard a cry for help and noticed a girl who was drowning,” he explained in a post on Instagram. “I ____29____ approached her with the kite, tried to calm her down and asked her to ____30____ on my back.” Lobo used his equipment and experience as a ____31____ and surfer to get the woman safely into the shallows, where lifeguards could ____32____. CNN ____33____ the story. But instead of shining the spotlight on himself, Lobo used the opportunity to educate people about the ____34____ of watersports. Lobo reminded everyone that knowing our ____35____ and adopting a little humility is just as crucial as the excitement of watersports. 21. A. Glued B. Delivered C. Added D. Tied 22. A. fanciful B. dreamlike C. weightless D. peaceful 23. A. jumpy B. steely C. fragile D. tense 24. A. control B. inspect C. handle D. investigate 25. A. confidence B. toughness C. vision D. heroism 26. A. titles B. hospitals C. events D. positions 27. A. training B. racing C. working D. filming 28. A. swimming B. walking C. picturing D. riding 29. A. steadily B. immediately C. quietly D. simply 30. A. stamp B. play C. slide D. climb 31. A. lifeguard B. sailor C. swimmer D. surgeon 32. A. land B. assist C. respond D. arrive 33. A. picked up B. looked into C. made up D. settled on 34. A. laws B. tricks C. dangers D. impacts 35. A. hopes B. limits C. fears D. skills 【答案】21. D 22. C 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. C 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了风筝冲浪者Bruno Lobo在训练时英勇救起溺水女子，事后不忘借此机会向公众普及水上运动安全知识，强调敬畏自然与认知自身极限的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们被系在40英尺高的牵引伞下，变换方向踏浪滑行，腾空漂浮，如飞鸟般轻盈无重。A. Glued粘合；B. Delivered递送；C. Added添加；D. Tied系，捆，栓。根据上文“Kitesurfers”和下文“to a parasol (牵引伞) arching 40 feet high”可知，风筝冲浪者是被系在40英尺高的牵引伞下，进行这项运动。故选D。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们被系在40英尺高的牵引伞下，变换方向踏浪滑行，腾空漂浮，如飞鸟般轻盈无重。A. fanciful空想的，想象的；B. dreamlike梦幻的；C. weightless无重量的，似无重量的；D. peaceful平静的。根据上文“appear to escape gravity”可知，风筝冲浪者是如飞鸟般轻盈，好像失重，无重量一样。故选C。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这项运动不仅需要钢铁般的胆魄。A. jumpy提心吊胆的，紧张不安的；B. steely钢铁般的；C. fragile脆弱的，易碎的；D. tense紧绷的，紧张的。根据上文“____1____ to a parasol (牵引伞) arching 40 feet high, they shift directions, slide along the waves and float through the air”可知，风筝冲浪者借助牵引伞实现踏浪滑行，腾空漂浮，这项运动是惊险刺激的，因此需要钢铁般的胆魄。故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它同时还要求应对风与浪的绝佳运动能力——近乎超人的素质。A. control控制；B. inspect检查；C. handle应对；D. investigate调查。根据上文“amazing athletic skills”和下文“both the wind and air at the same time”可知，风筝冲浪者需要有应对风与浪的绝佳运动能力。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：而对一个人而言，他的英勇行为同样堪比超人。A. confidence自信；B. toughness坚韧；C. vision视野；D. heroism英勇行为。根据下文“Lobo used his equipment and experience as a ____11____ and surfer to get the woman safely into the shallows”可知，Lobo救助了一个快溺水的女孩，因此是指其英勇行为同样堪比超人。故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他曾在2016与2023年六度斩获巴西冠军，并摘得奥运金牌。A. titles冠军；B. hospitals医院；C. events事件，活动；D. positions职位。根据下文“won Olympic gold in kitesurfing”可知，此处介绍Lobo从事风筝冲浪运动的职业成就，因此是指他六度斩获巴西冠军。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个乌云密布、狂风大作的训练日，Lobo进入了圣路易斯附近的海域。A. training训练；B. racing速度比赛；C. working工作；D. filming拍摄。根据上文“Bruno Lobo, a surgeon and a former champion swimmer, has been kitesurfing for 15 years.”、下文“Lobo went into the ocean near Sao Luis”以及“a few meters”可知，Lobo从事风筝冲浪运动，此处指进入圣路易斯附近的海域去训练，因此此处指在一个训练日。故选A。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“漂出几十米后，我听到了呼救声，注意到一个女孩溺水了，”他在Instagram帖文中解释道。A. swimming游泳；B. walking步行；C. picturing描绘；D. riding漂浮，飘浮。根据上文“they shift directions, slide along the waves and float through the air”可知，风筝冲浪运动这项运动中，参与者们踏浪滑行，腾空漂浮，因此此处指他漂出几十米后。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：“我立即操纵风筝靠近，试图让她冷静下来，让她爬上我的后背。”A. steadily稳定地；B. immediately立即地；C. quietly安静地；D. simply简单地。根据上文“I heard a cry for help and noticed a girl who was drowning”可知，Lobo注意到一个女孩溺水了，情况很紧急，因此他会立即操纵风筝靠近。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我立即操纵风筝靠近，试图让她冷静下来，让她爬上我的后背。”A. stamp重踩，重踏；B. play玩耍；C. slide滑动；D. climb攀爬。根据上文“I heard a cry for help and noticed a girl who was drowning”、下文“on my back”以及“get the woman safely into the shallows”可知，女孩溺水了，因此Lobo是让她爬上自己的后背，把她带到浅水区。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Lobo利用他的设备和身为游泳者和冲浪者的经验将这位女士安全带入浅水区，在那里救生员可以提供援助。A. lifeguard救生员；B. sailor水手；C. swimmer游泳者；D. surgeon外科医生。根据上文“Bruno Lobo, a surgeon and a former champion swimmer, has been kitesurfing for 15 years.”可知，Lobo曾经是游泳冠军，因此是利用他身为游泳者和冲浪者的经验将这位女士安全带入浅水区。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Lobo利用他的设备和身为游泳者和冲浪者的经验将这位女士安全带入浅水区，在那里救生员可以提供援助。A. land着陆；B. assist援助；C. respond回应；D. arrive到达。根据上文“to get the woman safely into the shallows”和“lifeguards”可知，救生员可以在浅水区救助这名女士。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：CNN报道了这个故事。A. picked up报道；B. looked into调查；C. made up编造；D. settled on决定。根据下文“But instead of shining the spotlight on himself”可知，Lobo的故事得到了曝光，因此CNN报道了这个故事。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但Lobo并没有把聚光灯对准自己，反而借此机会教育人们水上运动的危险。A. laws法律；B. tricks技巧；C. dangers危险；D. impacts影响。根据下文“adopting a little humility”以及上文“noticed a girl who was drowning”可知，Lobo教育人们水上运动的危险，呼吁大家有安全意识，提醒大家进行水上运动时保持一点谦逊。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Lobo提醒大家，了解我们的极限，保持一点谦逊，和水上运动的兴奋感一样重要。A. hopes希望；B. limits极限；C. fears恐惧；D. skills技能。根据下文“adopting a little humility”可知，需要保持谦逊是因为我们人类是有极限的，Lobo是提醒大家了解自己的极限。故选B。 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。 In 2010, the UN Department of Global Communications instituted language days for each of the organization’s six official languages. The goal was two-fold: ____36____ (celebrate) cultural diversity as well as to promote the equal use of all six tongues. Language is the ____37____ (carry) of communication, the bridge of interaction between nations, ____38____ the bond of understanding among civilizations. At the same time, a language and its individual ____39____ (write) forms make up the “soul” of a nation’s cultural tradition. Every language is worthy of respect and should ____40____ (treat) equally. The UN Chinese Language Day not only provides ____41____ unique platform for the world to better understand China, but also promotes language and cultural exchanges in the world. Today, more than 70 countries ____42____ (include) the Chinese language in their education systems. Chinese plays an increasingly important role in ____43____ (improve) communication and cooperation between China and the rest of the world. ____44____ more and more foreigners start to study the Chinese language and experience Chinese culture, the world will have a better understanding of China and its rich history, its hard-working people, its development through innovation, and its inclusiveness. China, on its part, will also embrace the world with greater openness and make new contributions ____45____ the international community. 【答案】36. to celebrate 37. carrier 38. and 39. written 40. be treated 41. a 42. have included 43. improving 44. As 45. to 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了联合国设立语言日的目的及汉语在国际交流中的重要性。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：其目标有两个：庆祝文化多样性，促进六种语言的平等使用。此处与to promote并列，作表语，应用不定式形式to celebrate。故填to celebrate。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：语言是交流的载体，是国家间互动的桥梁，是文明间理解的纽带。根据空前的定冠词the可知，此处应用名词carrier“载体”，作表语，特指语言是交流的载体，用单数。故填carrier。 【38题详解】 考查连词。句意：语言是交流的载体，是国家间互动的桥梁，是文明间理解的纽带。the bridge of interaction between nations与the bond of understanding among civilizations为并列关系，应用连词and连接。故填and。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：同时，一种语言及其特定的书写形式构成了一个民族文化传统的“灵魂”。此处修饰名词forms，应用形容词written“书面的”，作定语，written forms表示“书写形式”。故填written。 【40题详解】 考查语态。句意：每一种语言都值得尊重，应该受到平等对待。主语language与动词treat“对待”之间为被动关系，应用被动语态，情态动词should后接动词原形。故填be treated。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：联合国汉语日不仅为世界更好地了解中国提供了一个独特的平台，也促进了世界语言和文化交流。platform“平台”为可数名词，此处表示泛指“一个独特的平台”，且unique发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。 【42题详解】 考查时态。句意：如今，已有70多个国家已经把汉语纳入本国教育体系。强调到现在为止的结果，用现在完成时用法，表示动作从过去发生、持续到现在并产生影响。主语more than 70 countries是复数，谓语用have included。故填have included。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：汉语在促进中国与世界其他地区的交流与合作方面发挥着越来越重要的作用。此处作介词in的宾语，应用动名词improving。故填improving。 【44题详解】 考查时间状语从句。句意：随着越来越多的外国人开始学习汉语和体验中国文化，世界将更好地了解中国及其丰富的历史、勤劳的人民、创新驱动的发展及其包容性。此处引导时间状语从句，表示随着越来越多的外国人开始学习汉语和体验中国文化，应用连词as“随着”，句首单词首字母大写。故填As。 【45题详解】 考查介词。句意：中国也将以更大的开放拥抱世界，为国际社会作出新的贡献。make contributions to“为……作贡献”，为固定短语，to为介词。故填to。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 近期，你们学校的校报英语论坛 (English Forum) 正在组织一次讨论活动。主题是“AI And Our Study”。请你写一篇英语文章投稿。 内容包括： 1. AI用于学习的现状； 2. 你的看法或建议。 注意：1. 写作词数应为100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 AI and Our Study ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 AI and Our Study Nowadays, AI is widely used in our study. Many students depend on AI tools like chatbots for immediate answers to questions, which makes learning more convenient. AI-powered platforms also offer personalized learning plans, helping students focus on their weak areas. What’s more, some apps can even grade homework automatically, saving teachers a lot of time. However, I believe we should use AI wisely. While it provides helpful resources, over-reliance on it may weaken our critical thinking skills. What we should do is to combine AI with traditional learning methods. For example, we can use AI to gather information but then analyze it ourselves. In this way, AI becomes a tool that improves our study rather than replaces it. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就“AI And Our Study”这一主题，为校报英语论坛写一篇投稿文章，阐述AI用于学习的现状以及个人看法或建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 广泛地：widely → broadly 依靠：depend on → rely on 提高： improve→enhance 个性化的：personalized→ individualized/tailored 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：AI-powered platforms also offer personalized learning plans, helping students focus on their weak areas. 拓展句：AI-powered platforms, which offer personalized learning plans, help students focus on their weak areas. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Many students depend on AI tools like chatbots for immediate answers to questions, which makes learning more convenient.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】While it provides helpful resources, over-reliance on it may weaken our critical thinking skills.（运用了While引导的让步状语从句） 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。 The sun was setting over Springdale, casting shadows across the busy community center. A group of teenagers, the members of the Springdale Youth Committee, gathered at a table. They looked determined and worried. Among them was Emily, a smart but often unnoticed girl who loves helping others. For weeks, they had been organizing a fundraising event for the local homeless shelter, as the shelter struggled to assist the increasing number of individuals seeking help. The big day was one week away, and everything was set — until they discovered another group had a similar charity event on the same day. This could divide the people who might come and the donations they hoped to get. “We can’t change the date now” said Tom, a senior member, his voice filled with frustration. “We’ve already sent out invitations, and the place is booked.” Emily listened quietly to the discussion. She knew changing the date wasn’t possible, but she also realized competing with another worthy cause could hurt both sides. After the meeting ended without a solution, Emily decided to take action. She spent the next day looking into ways to work with the other group, hoping to find a way that would help both the homeless shelter and the other cause. The next day, she came to the committee with a suggestion. “What if we join our events?” she asked. “We could share resources, work together on promoting, and most importantly, make sure both causes are supported by the community.” The members looked at each other, some doubtful, others interested. “That’s a great idea, Emily, but how will we get them to agree?” Laura, another member, asked. Emily had already thought this through. “I’ll talk to their organizer and show them the benefits of a joint event.” She knew the path ahead would be challenging, but she was determined to make it happen for Springdale and its people. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1 The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2 After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort. As expected, the idea of partnering with the rival organization met with opposition. The other group, protective of their previous hard work, was initially reluctant to accept Emily’s proposal. They worried that their unique voice would be lost in the mix, insisting that their event should stand alone. Emily, unshaken, continued to highlight the benefits of partnership, emphasizing the potential for more donations and increased community involvement. It was a tough sell, but Emily’s determination and the sound reasoning of her plan gradually broke through their initial reluctance. After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. They had come to realize the value in Emily’s proposal and agreed to collaborate. The two teams began working together, pooling their resources and expertise to create a single, unified event. The result was an overwhelming success, attracting a larger crowd and fostering a sense of unity among the participants. The substantial funds collected profoundly benefited both the homeless shelter and the other cause, showing that when organizations put aside their differences and worked together towards a common goal, the power of collaboration could make a real difference. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了女孩艾米丽喜欢帮助别人，几个星期以来，他们一直在为当地的无家可归者收容所组织筹款活动，因为收容所正在努力帮助越来越多的寻求帮助的人。某次活动中，他们发现另一个团体在同一天举行了类似的慈善活动。这可能会把可能来的人和他们希望得到的捐款区分开来。最终在艾米丽的努力下，活动成功举行。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“委员会同意让艾米丽领导这项工作”可知，第一段可描写艾米丽为活动的成功举行所付出的努力。 ②由第二段首句内容“经过几天的谈判，艾米丽终于得到了肯定的答复”可知，第二段可描写活动成功举行，筹集到了善款。 2.续写线索：同意让艾米丽领导——艾米丽坚持合作——得到肯定答复——一起合作——活动成功——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①接受：accept/embrace ②担心：worry/concern ③强调：emphasize/stress 情绪类 ①不愿意的：reluctant/unwilling ②艰难：tough/difficult 【点睛】[高分句型1] They worried that their unique voice would be lost in the mix, insisting that their event should stand alone. (运用了that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] The result was an overwhelming success, attracting a larger crowd and fostering a sense of unity among the participants. (运用了现在分词作状语) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2025学年第一学期高二年级期中考试英语试卷 2025年11月 命题人：边雪芬 校对人：蒋媛 考生须知： 本试卷分选择题部分和非选择题部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡规定区域内，写在本试卷上无效。 第一部分听力 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What did Martin do yesterday? A. He went to a beach. B. He had lunch at a cafe. C. He visited a museum. 2. How will the man get to Shanghai? A. By train. B. By plane. C. By car. 3. What does the woman suggest man do? A. Avoid eating meat. B. Have more beans. C. Eat less rice. 4. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Relatives. C. Co-workers. 5. How does the man probably feel now? A. Shocked. B. Relieved. C. Embarrassed. 第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Where did the twins meet? A. In Springfield. B. In Chicago. C. In Seattle. 7. How much time did Ms. White spend looking for her sister? A. Four years. B. Forty-five years. C. A month. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. How many books can a student borrow at most each day? A. Ten. B. Five. C. Three. 9. Why can’t the boy borrow the books now? A He doesn’t have his student ID card with him. B. He has been fined by the library before. C. He has not returned the overdue book. 10. What does the woman suggest the boy do? A. Pay the fine now. B. Copy what he needs. C. Make a call to his friend. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. When was the woman start drawing on stones? A. About four years ago. B. About four months ago. C. When she was four. 12. What is special about the woman’s paintings? A. They’re about scenery. B. They contain little detail. C. Some of them are large. 13. Why did the woman draw on stones? A. To earn more money. B. To be famous on the Internet. C. To improve her painting skills. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. Where was Annie born probably? A. In Italy. B. In France. C. In Portugal. 15. What is difficult for Annie to learn about Spanish? A. Its writing. B. Its grammar. C. Its pronunciation. 16. What is Mr. Johnson’s opinion of Annie? A. She is falling behind. B. She is performing average. C. She is doing well. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What was the result of the fire? A. Many people were injured. B. Many factories were destroyed. C. Around 10,000 people were homeless. 18. What do people in Mirpur mainly do to make a living? A. Make clothing. B. Produce plastic. C. Sell woods. 19. What made the firefighters’ work more difficult? A. The hot weather. B. The lack of water. C. The terrible traffic. 20. Where are the homeless people now? A. On the street. B. At nearby schools. C. In a factory. 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 National Gallery of Art: What’s On? The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its Legacy NOW ON VIEW February 11-May 27, 2024 West Building, Ground Floor, West Outer Tier The Anxious Eye: German Expressionism and Its Legacy presents insights into the work of these innovative, early 20th-century artists and their continuing impact a century later. The exhibition features recent acquisitions as well as works that have rarely, if ever, been on view, including gifts donated by celebrated Washington DC, collectors Jacob and Ruth Cole Kainen. In the Library: Latin American Architecture in Circulation NOW ON VIEW January 8-April 26, 2024 East Building, Ground Level, Library Atrium Nearly 40 prints, rare books, postcards, maps, and photographs exhibited here, from the National Gallery of Art Library, document the buildings that resulted from this exchange. These works point to the way that people used buildings to define Latin America as a cultural and political space in the centuries between European colonization and the independence movements of the 19th century. Woven Histories: Textiles and Modern Abstraction NOW ON VIEW March 17-July 28, 2024 East Building, Concourse Galleries In the 20th century, textiles have often been considered less as applied art, women’s work, or domestic craft. Women Histories challenges the hierarchies that often separate textiles from fine arts. Putting into dialogue some 160 works by more than 50 creators from across generations and continents, the exhibition explores the contributions of weaving and related techniques to abstraction, modernism’s outstanding art form. Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment UPCOMING EXHIBITION October 8, 2024-January 19, 2025 West Building, Main Floor How did Impressionism begin? Discover the origins of the French art movement in a new look at the basic 1874 exhibition considered the birth of modern painting. Don’t miss the unique chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic Parisian art scene. 1. What do we know about German Expressionism and Its Legacy? A. It is the birth of modern painting. B. Collections and works rarely on show are included. C. It had gifts donated by French. D. It features insights into the late 20th-century artists. 2. Which one will you probably pay a visit to if you’re interested in the buildings concerning history? A. German Expressionism and Its Legacy B. The Impressionist Moment C. Latin American Architecture in Circulation D. Textiles and Modern Abstraction 3. In what way is the Impressionist Moment different from the other three? A. It is still not open to the public. B. Political shifts inspired famous painters. C. It has been considered less as applied art. D. It has a larger collection of paintings and arts. B For 15 years I read the books, took the courses and downloaded the apps to try to become a better person. Nevertheless, none of it helped. I was in my mid-20s when I fell into one of the most toxic relationships of my life. I remember buying my first self-help book, which promised I could be healed of anything. I devoured it in days and was hooked. Over the next 15 years, I bought hundreds of self- help books, courses and apps, and tracked down every self-styled personal improvement expert in the hope that they could teach me how to become happier, more confident and more lovable. Growing up in an environment of addiction and domestic conflict made me vulnerable to the industry’s promises of self-improvement. I believed self- help authors could be the instructors I had never found. My dependency became strong after my father died in 2022. I managed to spend an enormous amount of time reading about how to grieve well instead of doing the right things: siting with my feelings, allowing myself to cry and processing the loss. My obsession (痴迷) with self-help had become toxic, and something had to give. It started to dawn on me that instead of helping me, the advice was making me feel worse. I talked with a loved one and recognized that in trying to change my life, I was trying to change things that were out of my control. Instead of focusing on who I wanted to become, I had to quit self- help to learn and accept who I really was. Spending time alone, often walking, and listening to my thoughts without trying to silence or change them helped. Since I quit my self-help craze, I’ve realized that focusing all my energy on improving myself can really suck the joy out of life. It makes happiness conditional: only when I look that way can I be loved. It can also stop me from unconditionally accepting my imperfectly perfect self. After a long time, I am finally coming round to the idea that perhaps I never needed fixing at all. 4. Why did the author become obsessed with self-help materials? A. To escape from her family. B. To overcome personal failures. C. To look for a way to kill time. D. To find guides to better herself. 5. What does the underlined word “hooked” mean? A. hung B. ruined C. absorbed D. cheated 6. What caused the author to quit her obsession? A. The death of her father. B. A conversation with a loved one. C. The suggestion from an instructor. D. An app on self-improvement. 7. What does the author want to convey in the text? A Embracing the true self. B. Focusing on the strengths. C. Seeking professional advice. D. Developing the positive thinking. C After Taylor Swift, the “Mona Lisa” is probably the most recognizable female face in the world. Every day around 20,000 people stare at the Leonardo da Vinci’s painting in the Louvre. Yet it became famous not because of a tempting semi-smile. Until a worker stole the masterpiece in 1911, it was still mostly unknown; viewers flooded in to see what a French newspaper called “an enormous, horrific, gaping void (空白)”. Classics of art, literature and music are supposed to carry some mysterious appeal that endures across the ages. But as Rochelle Gurstein, a historian, writes in a new book, the “timeless classic” is anything but. “What I believed was written in stone was actually written in water”, she argues. Classics come and go. Take other celebrated works of art. Until the end of the 19th century Michelangelo’ s “David” had only his fig leaf to protect him from the weather in Piazza della Signoria in Florence. He attracted more pigeons than visitors; visitors preferred the artist’s sculpture of Moses in Rome. Before the famous “Venus de Milo” was discovered in 1820, viewers were crazy about “Venus de Medici”, a delicate sculpture most people alive today have never heard of. Much as in art, the classics of music and literature have not always been set in stone either. Today, Johann Sebastjan Bach is often regarded as the master of classical music. But after his death in 1750, Bach’s compositions fell out of fashion until Felix Mendelssohn, a German composer, rediscovered them in the 1820s. Herman Melville’s masterpiece “Moby Dick” was largely forgotten until critics such as Raymond Weaver, a professor at Columbia University rescued him from the depth of a nobody around the centenary of his birth in 1919. “The status of classics” depends on critics and shows the power of passionate writers to change the way people look at art. Tastes evolve, and they should. But culture lives on only as long as people continue to argue over what counts as a classic today. The true enemy of the classic is not relativism or awakening. It is silence. 8. What made the painting “Mona Lisa” famous? A. The theft. B. The semi-smile. C. The report. D. The painter. 9. What does Rochelle think of classics? A. Enduring. B. Fading. C. Changeable. D. Admirable. 10. How does the author develop paragraph 4? A. By making a comparison. B. By offering examples. C. By giving an explanation. D. By giving a description. 11. What might ultimately discourage the development of classics? A. The ignorance of culture. B. The course of time. C. The evolution of tastes. D. The lack of criticism. D Today, environmental problems have taken over as the greatest risk to life on Earth. Scientists are thinking of ways to lower this risk, such as replacing coal and oil with forms of renewable energy. But they are also preparing for the worst: what is our Plan B for Earth? One option is to explore other planets to see if we could live on them. The most likely choice is Mars, which is relatively close to Earth. Mars has fascinated people since ancient times. Since the 1960s, we have been sending unmanned spacecraft to Mars. Our probes (探测器) have orbited the planet, sending back valuable data and stunning images. Our robots have explored the Martian surface, testing the soil and searching for resources, water and signs of life. Encouraged by discoveries over the years, space agencies of various countries are planning manned missions to Mars that could take place within the next 20 years. No doubt that humankind is drawn towards Mars, with dreams of making it our second home. However, sending people there will require all the skill, courage and intelligence of the human race. While the Moon can be reached within days, it would take months to reach Mars, travelling through dangerous solar radiation (辐射). And even if the first settlers do reach Mars safely, they may not be able to return to Earth ever. Staying alive will be a daily challenge, but as proved by the Biosphere 2 experiment, not impossible. Although the two-year experiment was not a success, it did provide us with a better understanding of how humans might be able to live on another planet. More recently, scientists have succeeded in growing a variety of plants in an environment similar to that on Mars. That definitely is a big step forward. For now, human settlement of Mars is still decades away. Until we are finally able to live on another planet, we need to take much better care of our own. Right now it’s the only one we have! 12. What is Plan B for Earth aimed at? A. Developing renewable energy resources. B. Seeking planets for humans’ second home. C. Reducing the environmental risk to life on Earth. D. Finding the best location of conducting space missions. 13. Which of the following is NOT a reason why the settlement of Mars is difficult? A. It is very challenging to survive on Mars. B. The journey to Mars might be quite long and risky. C. There has been no great progress in studying Mars yet. D. Humans haven’t fully understood how they might live on Mars. 14. What does the writer want to convey by the last sentence? A. We should not have one place to live in. B. Mars will be a better place to live on in the future. C. The earth will not be a good planet to live on. D. We ought to take care of our own earth. 15. In which magazine would you most likely read this text? A. The Traveler B. All About Space C. Biology for Fun D. Environmental Concerns 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。 Simple Techniques to Strengthen Our Memory Muscles We live with memory from morning to night without thinking about it, just as we constantly use our arms and legs without paying attention to them. ____16____ The fact is that for most of us, memory suffers only from lack of use. Here are four techniques to help us hold on to the information we need to live a better, less forgetful life. Create mental images. When information enters our brain, we create a mental representation of it. We register this information as a mental picture while transforming it into a verbal form. ____17____ When we hear the name Tutankhamen, for instance, the verbal image is probably stronger if we knew little about Egyptian archaeology. Look for logic. Logic reasoning trains the mind to impose structure on information, to establish order and meaning according to certain rules. ____18____ One way to impose order on information is to group things together. Take, for example, a ten-digit phone number: 0-1-85-96-328-7. Regrouping the digits in pairs gives only 5 elements to remember: 01-85-96-32-87. Link your memories. For new information to be kept, it must be compared to all the other information in the memory to establish whether it has already been recorded or if it contributes something really new. If the information is genuinely new, the brain will look for other information with which to associate it. This process allows us to establish connections between people, objects, images and ideas that have something in common. ____19____ Repetition. Research shows that we start forgetting information soon after we have learned it. ____20____ To fix data in our memory, we need to start reviewing it straight away. With uncomplicated data, repetition is still the most reliable means of consolidation, or committing information to long-term memory. A. It is a component to temporary memory. B. But memorization by association requires practice. C. And to operate efficiently, the memory needs order. D. Within a few hours, we no longer recall 70% to 80%. E. Chances are that they will be firmly fixed in your memory. F. It’s only when it lets us down that we wonder if something is wrong. G. Either version can dominate, depending on our knowledge of a subject. 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。 Kitesurfers, riding the wind, appear to escape gravity. ____21____ to a parasol (牵引伞) arching 40 feet high, they shift directions, slide along the waves and float through the air, seemingly ____22____ and birdlike. The sport requires more than ____23____ nerves. It also needs amazing athletic skills to ____24____ both the wind and air at the same time — almost like superhuman. And for one man, his ____25____ is also nearly superhuman. Bruno Lobo, a surgeon and a former champion swimmer, has been kitesurfing for 15 years. In 2016 and 2023, he held six Brazilian ____26____ and won Olympic gold in kitesurfing. On a ____27____ day with some gray clouds and strong winds, Lobo went into the ocean near Sao Luis. “After ____28____ a few meters, I heard a cry for help and noticed a girl who was drowning,” he explained in a post on Instagram. “I ____29____ approached her with the kite, tried to calm her down and asked her to ____30____ on my back.” Lobo used his equipment and experience as a ____31____ and surfer to get the woman safely into the shallows, where lifeguards could ____32____. CNN ____33____ the story. But instead of shining the spotlight on himself, Lobo used the opportunity to educate people about the ____34____ of watersports. Lobo reminded everyone that knowing our ____35____ and adopting a little humility is just as crucial as the excitement of watersports. 21 A. Glued B. Delivered C. Added D. Tied 22. A. fanciful B. dreamlike C. weightless D. peaceful 23. A. jumpy B. steely C. fragile D. tense 24. A. control B. inspect C. handle D. investigate 25. A. confidence B. toughness C. vision D. heroism 26. A. titles B. hospitals C. events D. positions 27. A. training B. racing C. working D. filming 28. A. swimming B. walking C. picturing D. riding 29. A. steadily B. immediately C. quietly D. simply 30. A. stamp B. play C. slide D. climb 31. A. lifeguard B. sailor C. swimmer D. surgeon 32. A. land B. assist C. respond D. arrive 33. A. picked up B. looked into C. made up D. settled on 34. A. laws B. tricks C. dangers D. impacts 35. A. hopes B. limits C. fears D. skills 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。 In 2010, the UN Department of Global Communications instituted language days for each of the organization’s six official languages. The goal was two-fold: ____36____ (celebrate) cultural diversity as well as to promote the equal use of all six tongues. Language is the ____37____ (carry) of communication, the bridge of interaction between nations, ____38____ the bond of understanding among civilizations. At the same time, a language and its individual ____39____ (write) forms make up the “soul” of a nation’s cultural tradition. Every language is worthy of respect and should ____40____ (treat) equally. The UN Chinese Language Day not only provides ____41____ unique platform for the world to better understand China but also promotes language and cultural exchanges in the world. Today, more than 70 countries ____42____ (include) the Chinese language in their education systems. Chinese plays an increasingly important role in ____43____ (improve) communication and cooperation between China and the rest of the world. ____44____ more and more foreigners start to study the Chinese language and experience Chinese culture, the world will have a better understanding of China and its rich history, its hard-working people, its development through innovation, and its inclusiveness. China, on its part, will also embrace the world with greater openness and make new contributions ____45____ the international community. 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 近期，你们学校的校报英语论坛 (English Forum) 正在组织一次讨论活动。主题是“AI And Our Study”。请你写一篇英语文章投稿。 内容包括： 1. AI用于学习的现状； 2. 你的看法或建议。 注意：1. 写作词数应为100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 AI and Our Study ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 The sun was setting over Springdale, casting shadows across the busy community center. A group of teenagers, the members of the Springdale Youth Committee, gathered at a table. They looked determined and worried. Among them was Emily, a smart but often unnoticed girl who loves helping others. For weeks, they had been organizing a fundraising event for the local homeless shelter, as the shelter struggled to assist the increasing number of individuals seeking help. The big day was one week away, and everything was set — until they discovered another group had a similar charity event on the same day. This could divide the people who might come and the donations they hoped to get. “We can’t change the date now,” said Tom, a senior member, his voice filled with frustration. “We’ve already sent out invitations, and the place is booked.” Emily listened quietly to the discussion. She knew changing the date wasn’t possible, but she also realized competing with another worthy cause could hurt both sides. After the meeting ended without a solution, Emily decided to take action. She spent the next day looking into ways to work with the other group, hoping to find a way that would help both the homeless shelter and the other cause. The next day, she came to the committee with a suggestion. “What if we join our events?” she asked. “We could share resources, work together on promoting, and most importantly, make sure both causes are supported by the community.” The members looked at each other, some doubtful, others interested. “That’s a great idea, Emily, but how will we get them to agree?” Laura, another member, asked. Emily had already thought this through. “I’ll talk to their organizer and show them the benefits of a joint event.” She knew the path ahead would be challenging, but she was determined to make it happen for Springdale and its people. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Para 1 The committee agreed to let Emily lead this effort ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Para 2 After days of negotiation, Emily finally got a positive reply. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $