Unit 2 Natural disasters （单元自测·提升卷）英语译林版必修第三册

Unit 2 Natural disasters （单元自测·提升卷） 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分) 1．A2．C3．B4．A5．B6．A 7．C8．B 9．C 10．A11．A 12．B 13．C 14．B 15．A 16．C17．C 18．B 19．A 20．A 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 21．B 22．A 23．D B 24．D 25．B 26．C 27．A C 28．A 29．D 30．C 31．C D 32．D 33．B 34．C 35．A 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) 36．D 37．B 38．G 39．F 40．A 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) 41．A 42．C 43．B 44．D 45．C 46．B 47．A 48．D 49．D 50．C 51．A 52．B 53．A 54．C 55．B 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分) 56．activities 57．largely 58．participated 59．who/that 60．a 61．to sign 62．injured 63．listed 64．have reached 65．With 第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) What to Do During an Earthquake?     Earthquakes happen suddenly. Knowing what to do can save lives. In the classroom: Stay calm. Drop under your desk, cover your head and neck with your arms, and hold on to the desk leg. Stay away from windows. At home: If you are inside, drop, cover, and hold on near a strong piece of furniture, like a table. Do not run outside immediately. Stay away from windows, mirrors, and heavy objects that might fall. On the street: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and overhead wires. Do not stand near walls or under bridges. Once in the open, drop down and protect your head. Staying calm and remembering these actions is key to safety. 第二节(满分25分) I nodded and assigned the young volunteers to the sandwich station. The kitchen, once a place for business, was now a hub of hope. The kids dove into action, their small hands moving quickly as they wrapped sandwiches. I watched them scribble hearts and “Stay Strong” on each package — a simple gesture that deeply moved me. Despite the heat and lack of power, the kitchen was filled with hope. Together, we distributed warm meals to elderly neighbors and workers clearing fallen trees. Seeing their weary faces light up when the children handed them food, I felt a warmth that no storm could ever wash away. Soon, similar scenes of support were playing out all over the city. From the local bookstore turned into a relief center to neighbors, Asheville was breathing as one. I heard stories of strangers with chainsaws clearing paths for those trapped, and families opening their doors to anyone in need. It was exactly like that community dance years ago — people from all walks of life holding hands to pull each other through the mud. While the storm had washed away our roads and cell signals, it had failed to break the invisible bond between us. We weren’t just a town; we were a family that no storm could ever shake. 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ Unit 2 Natural disasters （单元自测·提升卷） 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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 is the woman doing? A．Inquiring about a course. B．Scheduling an appointment. C．Making a class arrangement. 【答案】A 【原文】W: Hi, I’m trying to sign up for a psychology class. M: Well, currently we have two classes open. One is on Tuesday afternoon and the other Friday morning. W: Thank you. I have swimming sessions in the afternoons, so I guess I’ll take the one on Fridays. 2．What does the man plan to do this Saturday? A．Do voluntary work. B．Visit kids in hospital. C．Take a bike trip. 【答案】C 【原文】M: Mom, I’m going to cycle around Chao Hu lake this Saturday. W: Wow, that sounds like quite a challenge. Are you going by yourself? M: No, with friends from the school bike club. We’ll raise money during the trip for children with heart disease. 3．Where are the speakers? A．In a car. B．At home. C．In a supermarket. 【答案】B 【原文】W: Oh no, I’ve just remembered my parents are coming over for dinner tonight. We don’t have anything to cook with. What am I going to do? M: Relax, hand me the car key, you start cleaning and I’ll be back with what we need from the supermarket. 4．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Buying a car. B．Taking a ride. C．Consulting a dealer. 【答案】A 【原文】M: The car broke down again. It’s still in the shop. I think it might finally be time to seriously consider electric like we’ve talked about. W: Yes, it would be nice to start fresh with a cleaner, quieter ride in a new city. Plus, it’s crazy how much gas prices have gone up recently. M: Exactly. I’ll look up some local dealers and go test drive one this weekend. 5．Why do the speakers decide to share the video link? A．To record the impressive moment. B．To raise awareness about melting ice. C．To call on people to take immediate action. 【答案】B 【原文】W: The documentary about Antarctica was shocking. M: It was. The ice there is melting so fast, much faster than before. W: Yeah, it’s alarming. We really need more people to understand the impact. Let’s share the link so more people can see the video. 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．In which aspect does Max have challenges according to the man? A．Math study. B．Social connection. C．Learning efficiency. 7．What is the man’s attitude toward Max’s performance? A．Critical. B．Concerned. C．Constructive. 【答案】6．A 7．C 【原文】W: Good morning Mr. Davis. I’m calling to see how Max has been doing in class recently. M: Good morning Mrs. Taylor. Overall, he’s doing well. He gets along with others and works hard, but he seems a bit unsure about some math topics. W: We haven’t noticed much at home. Is it something to worry about? M: It’s no big deal, but a little extra support would help. W: What would you suggest we do first? M: For now, I’d suggest he talk to the math teacher during lunch this week. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9、10题。 8．How long does Lisa usually work out a week? A．About 1 hour. B．About 5 hours. C．About 7 hours. 9．What is the relationship between Lisa and Bella? A．Teacher and parent. B．Fellow workers. C．Mother and daughter. 10．What does Lisa suggest at the end of the conversation? A．Diversifying PE classes. B．Reducing school time. C．Adding after-school sports. 【答案】8．B 9．C 10．A 【原文】M: Hi Lisa, back from the gym? W: Oh, Bob, hi! Yeah, I just finished a cross-fit class. M: Cross fit. Wow, that sounds intense. How often do you work out? W: About an hour a day only on weekdays. You should join me sometime. M: Maybe I should. By the way, did you hear that our kids’ school will have PE every day? W: Yes, I heard about it yesterday when I picked Bella up from school. She was really excited. M: I’m not surprised. Kids spend a lot of time in class these days, which can make it harder for them to find time for physical activities. David loves running, but he doesn’t always have the opportunity to practice at school. W: Exactly. The school should offer more PE choices like badminton, martial arts or even dance. Not every child enjoys basketball or football. 听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。 11．Why does the man jog that early? A．To feel more refreshed. B．To avoid crowds. C．To enjoy cooler weather. 12．What prevents the woman from keeping jogging? A．Lacking motivation. B．Setting improper goals. C．Feeling too tired. 13．How does the man make running enjoyable? A．By adjusting his pace. B．By exercising together. C．By enjoying music. 【答案】11．A 12．B 13．C 【原文】W: Hey, morning. I didn’t expect to run into anyone here so early. M: Yeah, I usually come for a jog around this time. Jogging in the morning makes me feel energized for the day. W: Me too. I’ve been trying to make morning runs a habit, but it’s tough. M: I totally get that. What helps me is setting a small goal, like running for just 20 minutes. Once you’re out there, it feels easier to keep going. W: Good idea. I often get stuck thinking I need to do a full workout, and then I end up skipping it altogether. M: Yeah, start small and make it fun. I always find wonderful songs to listen to. When I listen to fast music, I feel stronger and I can run farther without feeling tired. W: Sounds great. I’ll give it a try. Thanks. 听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。 14．How does the man describe restaurant work? A．Mostly enjoyable. B．Extremely demanding. C．Highly creative. 15．What is the common practice for the staff during the family meal? A．Sharing their thoughts. B．Showing cooking skills. C．Checking their duty. 16．How has the man’s understanding of cooking changed? A．From pressure to comfort. B．From teamwork to independence. C．From duty to personal expression. 【答案】14．B 15．A 16．C 【原文】W: Welcome to today’s program. You work in a restaurant. Is it really as exciting as people imagine? M: In some ways, yes. But the pace is fast, and there’s hardly any time to rest. W: That sounds stressful. Is there any moment during the day that you especially value? M: Yes, the family meal before service begins. The staff sits down. We eat together, we talk about the day, laugh at small mistakes, and encourage one another. People from different backgrounds share the same table. For a short time, the kitchen feels calm, and we feel like one family. W: Has this experience changed the way you see cooking? M: Definitely. I used to think cooking was mainly about speed and accuracy. Now I see it as a way to express care and emotion. The kitchen can also be a place to slow down and reconnect with yourself. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17．What does the speaker consider most important? A．Logical development. B．Independent reasoning C．Academic honesty. 18．What does the speaker stress about references? A．They should come from journals. B．They should be clearly identified. C．They should be listed at the end. 19．Which best describes the requirements for using AI tools? A．Assist, not replace. B．Language check only. C．Avoid using them. 20．What happens if a paper is submitted late? A．Receive a lower grade. B．Be rejected. C．Be rewritten. 【答案】17．C 18．B 19．A 20．A 【原文】 Before we end today, I’d like to clarify the requirements for your short paper. Your paper should be around 1,500 words and focus on one specific topic. A clear structure is important, and I do expect thoughtful analysis. However, even more important than structure or ideas is academic integrity. As for the references, you are required to use at least 5 academic sources, including 3 journal articles. The remaining sources may include books, but popular websites should be avoided. More importantly, you must clearly indicate which ideas are your own and which come from others. Simply listing references at the end is not enough. Regarding AI tools, you may use them to help organize your thoughts or improve language accuracy. However, they must not replace your own reasoning or generate complete arguments. Even limited use requires careful checking. If AI contributes in any meaningful way, you must provide a brief explanation of how it was used. Finally, upload a PDF by 5:00 p.m. next Friday. Late papers will receive a grade reduction rather than being rejected. 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 　　Scientists in the United States have developed a computer program that they say could provide an early warning of major earthquakes. The new system is designed to give warnings seconds before an earthquake strikes. That may not sound like very long. However, it could give people time to get under a table or take shelter someplace safe. The flow of electric power or gas could be cut off. Air traffic controllers could warn away pilots. Even so­called “smart buildings” could be designed to get ready. The system uses a mathematical program to measure information collected by instruments deployed across the Los Angeles area. Southern California has more than 150 seismic (地震的) stations that measure movements within the ground. The information they collect is sent to a high­speed computer. An earthquake shakes the ground with two kinds of waves. The new system uses information from a low­energy wave that moves quickly but causes little damage. Experts call this the P­wave. The slower but stronger S­wave is the main threat to life. Japan has a system based on P­waves. There, the warnings are used to slow down high­speed bullet trains. Other countries have warning systems that measure S­waves. The new system is designed to estimate the strength of the earthquake once the shaking starts. Areas directly above the center of the earthquake would have the least warning. Distant places might have as long as forty seconds. The scientists are still testing their system in the Los Angeles area. Professor Allen notes that an early warning system for earthquakes would require great attention from the public. 21．Which of the following is TRUE about the new earthquake warning system? A．It can give people enough time to run away from earthquakes. B．It can give people seconds to take immediate measures. C．It is developed in Japan. D．It is a system based on S­waves. 22．Which of the following can benefit from the new system most? A．Areas far away from the center of the earthquake. B．Areas directly above the center of the earthquake. C．The Los Angel-es area. D．High­speed bullet trains. 23．From what Professor Allen notes in the last paragraph we can infer that________. A．it’s very important for people to become educated B．it’s very important to warn people before an earthquake starts C．it’s very important for people to know about earthquakes D．it’s very important for people to know about the new system 【答案】21．B 22．A 23．D 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要是讲述了一种新的地震警报系统，介绍了其工作原理以及优势。 21．细节理解题。根据第一段“The new system is designed to give warnings seconds before an earthquake strikes.(新系统的设计目的是在地震发生前几秒钟发出警报)”可知，B选项“它可以给人们几秒钟的时间采取立即的措施”正确。故选B。 22．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The new system is designed to estimate the strength of the earthquake once the shaking starts. Areas directly above the center of the earthquake would have the least warning. Distant places might have as long as forty seconds.(新系统的设计目的是在地震开始时估计地震的强度。地震中心正上方的地区预警最少。遥远的地方可能有长达40秒的时间)”可知，远离地震中心的地区可以从新系统中获益最多。故选A。 23．推理判断题。根据最后一段“The scientists are still testing their system in the Los Angeles area. Professor Allen notes that an early warning system for earthquakes would require great attention from the public.(科学家们仍在洛杉矶地区测试他们的系统。艾伦教授指出，地震早期预警系统需要公众的高度关注)”可知，人们了解新系统是非常重要的。故选D。 B A new study has found that some of the hottest heatwaves in history happened a long time ago and were not well known. Scientists from the University of Bristol did this research and said that as our world gets warmer, we can expect even hotter heatwaves in the future. The study found five very hot heatwaves that were not talked about much. Dr. Vikki Thompson, who led the study, said that the heatwave in Canada and the United States was very surprising, but there were even hotter ones in the past. She also said that using what we know about the climate, we can guess that very hot days will get more common in the next 100 years. Heatwaves can cause a lot of problems. The one in western North America was very bad and caused many catastrophes. It also started big fires that damaged many things and ruined crops. People will remember this heatwave because it caused so much damage. Even though the hottest places are not always the ones that have the biggest problems, they are often connected. Knowing more about the very hot days and where they happen can help protect the most vulnerable regions. Professor Dann Mitchell, who also worked on the study, said that climate change is a big health problem for everyone on Earth. He pointed out that many heatwaves in places that are not very rich were not noticed. When a country gets very hot, it can cause many people to die, especially if the temperature is not normal for them. The University of Bristol cares about the problems caused by climate change and wants to help fix them. In 2019, it was the first university in the UK to say that there is a climate emergency (紧急情况). 24．What can we expect about heatwaves in the future? A．They will decrease in amount. B．They will only affect certain regions. C．They will have no impact on global health. D．They will increase in degree over the coming century. 25．What does the underlined word “catastrophes” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Cuts in food production. B．Events resulting in great loss. C．Activities held by government. D．Something important to environment. 26．Why is it important to understand where the hottest heatwaves have happened? A．To predict where the next heatwave will happen. B．To find the connection between heatwaves and crop yields. C．To help take measures to protect the most vulnerable regions. D．To determine which countries need to reduce their greenhouse gas. 27．What can we know from paragraph 5? A．Climate change has had a great influence on health. B．The heatwaves outside of the developed world are always noticed. C．The death rate related to the climate change is expected to be lower. D．Developing countries are warned of the influences of climate change. 【答案】24．D 25．B 26．C 27．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述研究发现历史上曾有更强热浪，未来高温将更频发，气候变化危害健康。 24．细节理解题。根据第二段中“She also said that using what we know about the climate, we can guess that very hot days will get more common in the next 100 years.(她还表示，利用我们对气候的了解，我们可以猜测，在未来100年里，极端炎热的日子将变得更加普遍。)”可知，未来极端炎热的日子会变得更普遍，即热浪的强度会增加。故选D。 25．词句猜测题。根据第三段中“The one in western North America was very bad and caused many catastrophes. It also started big fires that damaged many things and ruined crops.(北美西部的那次热浪尤为严重，造成了catastrophes。它还引发了大规模火灾，损毁诸多设施、毁坏农作物。)”可知，热浪引发了大火，破坏了许多东西，毁坏了庄稼，这些都是巨大的损失，所以catastrophes意思是“导致巨大损失的事件”。故选B。 26．细节理解题。根据第四段中“Knowing more about the very hot days and where they happen can help protect the most vulnerable regions.(更多地了解极端炎热的日子以及它们发生的地点，有助于保护最脆弱的地区。)”可知，了解极端炎热的日子及其发生地点有助于保护最脆弱的地区。故选C。 27．细节理解题。根据第五段中“Professor Dann Mitchell, who also worked on the study, said that climate change is a big health problem for everyone on Earth.(同样参与这项研究的丹·米切尔教授表示，气候变化对地球上的每个人来说都是一个巨大的健康问题。)”可知，气候变化对地球上的每个人来说都是一个巨大的健康问题，即气候变化对健康有很大的影响。故选A。 C 　　On a quiet street in Bangkok, a shop owner watches water rise through her floor for the third time this year. She simply moves her goods to the second floor and waits. Four blocks away, a newly built park is doing something strange — it’s designed to flood. This is not failure. This is adaptation. For more than a century, cities treated water as the enemy to be defeated. Engineers built higher walls, stronger pumps (泵) and deeper channels. The enemy metaphor ran deep: We “fight” floods, “battle” rising seas and storm surges. And for a while, it worked, or seemed to. Then came the storms that broke the walls. Hurricane Sandy flooded 51 square kilometers of New York City in 2012. In 2021, floods in Germany killed more than 180 people despite advanced warning systems. The concrete defenses, perfected over generations, were failing in plain sight. What these events exposed was not a problem in engineering, but a problem in thinking. You cannot defeat water; you can only delay it. And delay is not a strategy. Not with a bang, but with a rethink. In Copenhagen, after a 2011 flood caused nearly a billion dollars in damage, city planners didn’t just rebuild — they redesigned. A new park called Tasinge Plads now serves as a public square when dry and a retention pond (蓄水池) when rains come. Children play on equipment that doubles as water storage. The enemy has become a neighbor. The most telling change may be happening in the Netherlands, a country that literally built itself on the idea of defeating water. However, the Room for the River program, begun in 2007, has done something unconventional: it moved dikes (堤坝) back, lowered floodplains, and gave rivers room to breathe. When water rises now, it flows where it’s meant to go. Back in Bangkok, the shop owner knows something that city engineers are only beginning to learn. Water doesn’t need to be fought. It needs to be expected. The old question was: How high can we build the wall? The new question is: What can we build that water can live with? 28．How does the author present the issue in the first paragraph? A．By describing a scene. B．By presenting a comparison. C．By citing a shop owner. D．By explaining a phenomenon. 29．What does the author try to illustrate in paragraph 4? A．The inconvenience of concrete defenses. B．The severity of natural disasters worldwide. C．The shortage of advanced warning systems. D．The ineffectiveness of old flood control ways. 30．What is Netherlands’ water management like according to the text? A．Cautious and flexible. B．Economical and reliable. C．Innovative and reasonable. D．Efficient and systematic. 31．What do the two questions at the end of the text mainly show? A．The necessity of construction. B．The importance of engineering. C．The transformation in concepts. D．The trouble in solving problems. 【答案】28．A 29．D 30．C 31．C 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了面对洪水，城市从对抗到适应的思维转变。 28．推理判断题。根据第一段中“On a quiet street in Bangkok, a shop owner watches water rise through her floor for the third time this year. She simply moves her goods to the second floor and waits. Four blocks away, a newly built park is doing something strange — it’s designed to flood.(在曼谷一条安静的街道上，一位店主看着水今年第三次漫过她的地板。她只是把货物搬到二楼等着。四个街区外，一个新建的公园正在做一些奇怪的事情——它是为洪水而设计的。)”可知，作者通过描述一个场景来呈现问题。故选A。 29．推理判断题。根据第四段中“Then came the storms that broke the walls. Hurricane Sandy flooded 51 square kilometers of New York City in 2012. In 2021, floods in Germany killed more than 180 people despite advanced warning systems. The concrete defenses, perfected over generations, were failing in plain sight.(接着是打破墙壁的风暴。2012年，飓风桑迪淹没了纽约市51平方公里的土地。2021年，尽管有先进的预警系统，德国的洪水仍造成180多人死亡。经过几代人完善的混凝土防御工事，在众目睽睽之下失败了。)”可知，作者试图在第4段说明旧的防洪方法无效。故选D。 30．推理判断题。根据倒数第四段中“However, the Room for the River program, begun in 2007, has done something unconventional: it moved dikes (堤坝) back, lowered floodplains, and gave rivers room to breathe. When water rises now, it flows where it’s meant to go.(然而，2007年开始的“为河流腾出空间”项目却做了一些非传统的事情：它将堤坝向后移动，降低了洪泛平原的高度，为河流提供了呼吸的空间。现在，当水位上升时，它会流向它该去的地方。)”可知，荷兰的水管理是创新和合理的。故选C。 31．推理判断题。根据倒数第三段“Back in Bangkok, the shop owner knows something that city engineers are only beginning to learn. Water doesn’t need to be fought. It needs to be expected.(回到曼谷，店主知道一些城市工程师才刚刚开始学习的东西。水不需要与之斗争。需要的是预期。)”以及倒数第二段“The old question was: How high can we build the wall?(旧的问题是：我们的墙能建多高？)”、最后一段“The new question is: What can we build that water can live with?(新的问题是：我们能建造什么让水可以与之共存的东西？)”可知，文章最后提出的两个问题主要说明了概念的转变。故选C。 D A friend living in St. Thomas recently marked herself “safe” on social media for the second time in two weeks. She was safe in only the most critical sense that she was alive. Her home and her business had been reduced to broken bricks. Puerto Rico has been destroyed by hurricanes. Last month, hundreds died in Mexican earthquakes. Hurricane Irma hit the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Florida Keys, and laid waste to Barbuda. Harvey devastated parts of Texas. Fifteen separate fires have turned thousands of Northern California homes and businesses to dust and smoked out neighboring cities. Closer to us, the Anaheim Hills fire has laid waste to nearly 6,000 acres. That number will be higher tomorrow. And about tomorrow: what might it bring? A swarm of locusts (蝗虫)? My friend referred to “natural” or “man-made” disasters as distinct phenomena. Certainly, “natural”disasters and “man-made” disasters long preceded (先于) the industrial revolution. But unprecedented hurricanes and wildfires are not simply the hand of God or nature — they are also the hand of man and his machines, which create conditions in which such natural disasters can spark and spread. Meanwhile, wars are often fought over or worsened by a scarcity of natural resources. “Natural” and “man-made”are now more like a Venn diagram than two separate circles which orbit each other. There is little comfort or clarity to be found in this knit space; the feeling is closer to dread. Our best hope may be to stay kind to ourselves and others, to acknowledge that we will fight and break a little easier, to hold those troubled by catastrophe (灾难) in our thoughts and not turn away from them, to remember that — as much as our minds might want to deny it — we too will need help. Climate change will harm us personally; it will harm our successors, those we love; that person on the news today, covered in debris or wading (跋涉) through water, may well be us tomorrow. It’s a mean truth, but there’s compassion to be obtained from it. Disaster, if we let it, can teach us that we who have not yet suffered are not untouchable; we are not special; we are lucky. And luck runs out. 32．Some factual examples are used to illustrate natural disasters in the first three paragraphs EXCEPT ________. A．fires in Northern California B．earthquakes in Mexico C．hurricanes in Puerto Rico D．locusts in parts of Texas 33．What does the author think of natural and man-made disasters? A．Earthquakes, floods, wildfires and other disasters are simply the call of God. B．Natural and man-made disasters are disturbingly interconnected with each other. C．There is scarcely a connection between the circles of “natural” and “man-made”. D．The hand of man and his machines didn’t spark wars until the industrial revolution. 34．In face of disasters, the author maintains that hopefully we might ________. A．realize we humans are unlikely to beat B．turn away from environmental protection C．extend our compassion to disaster victims D．stay informed of news about catastrophes 35．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．What Natural Disasters Can Teach Us B．We Are Running Out of Luck in Nature C．The Countdown to a Catastrophic Disaster D．Climate Change Harms All Beings Equally 【答案】32．D 33．B 34．C 35．A 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了自然灾害和人为灾害之间的联系，以及灾难给我们的启示。 32．细节理解题。根据第二段“Puerto Rico has been destroyed by hurricanes.(波多黎各被飓风摧毁了。)”、“Last month, hundreds died in Mexican earthquakes.(上个月，数百人在墨西哥地震中丧生。)”和“Fifteen separate fires have turned thousands of Northern California homes and businesses to dust and smoked out neighboring cities.(十五起接连发生的火灾将北加州数千栋住宅与商铺化为灰烬，浓烟笼罩了邻近城市。)”可知，前三段中提到了波多黎各的飓风、墨西哥的地震和北加州的大火，但没有提到德克萨斯州部分地区的蝗虫。故选D。 33．细节理解题。根据第三段“Meanwhile, wars are often fought over or worsened by a scarcity of natural resources. “Natural” and “man-made” are now more like a Venn diagram than two separate circles which orbit each other. There is little comfort or clarity to be found in this knit space; the feeling is closer to dread.(与此同时，战争往往因自然资源稀缺而爆发或加剧。“自然”和“人为”现在更像是一个维恩图，而不是两个相互环绕的独立圆圈。在这个交织的空间里，几乎找不到安慰或清晰；这种感觉更接近于恐惧。)”可知，作者认为自然灾害和人为灾害是相互交织、相互关联的，它们之间有着令人不安的联系。故选B。 34．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Our best hope may be to stay kind to ourselves and others, to acknowledge that we will fight and break a little easier, to hold those troubled by catastrophe (灾难) in our thoughts and not turn away from them, to remember that — as much as our minds might want to deny it — we too will need help.(我们最大的希望可能是对自己和他人保持友善，承认我们会更容易地挣扎和崩溃，把那些受灾难困扰的人放在心里，不要远离他们，记住——尽管我们的思想可能想要否认这一点——我们也需要帮助。)”可知，作者认为在面对灾难时，我们应该对受灾者表示同情和关心，不要远离他们，而是要给予帮助和支持。故选C。 35．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据最后一段“Disaster, if we let it, can teach us that we who have not yet suffered are not untouchable; we are not special; we are lucky. And luck runs out.(灾难，如果我们允许的话，可以教会我们，那些尚未遭受苦难的人并不是不可触及的；我们并不特别；我们很幸运。而运气是会耗尽的。)”可知，文章主要讨论了自然灾害和人为灾害之间的联系，以及灾难给我们的启示，即灾难可以教会我们一些东西，让我们更加珍惜和感恩我们所拥有的一切。因此，A项“What Natural Disasters Can Teach Us(自然灾害能教会我们什么)”最符合文章主旨。故选A。 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。 Fire is a devastating force that can reduce years of memories to ashes in minutes. For high school students, understanding fire safety is not just a school requirement — but a critical life skill. 36 The key lies not in panic, but in prevention, preparation and a clear plan. 37 Most fires can be avoided by maintaining fire-safety consciousness in daily life. Watch out for common dangers like overloaded power strips (排插), unattended cooking, and careless use of candles. 38 These simple devices cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can stop a small fire from becoming a catastrophe. However, when prevention fails, a well-rehearsed escape plan becomes your lifeline. Identify two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window. 39 Agree on a specific outdoor meeting place, such as a tree or a lamppost, so that you can quickly account for everyone. During a fire, seconds count. If the alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it’s warm, use your second way out. Crawl low under smoke where the air is cleaner and cooler. Breathing in poisonous smoke, not flames, is the leading cause of fire-related deaths. Once outside, call emergency services immediately. 40 . If you adopt these practices, you will be empowered to convert knowledge into a reliable defense. A．Never go back inside for any possession. B．Prevention is always the first line of defense. C．However, all elevators in high-rise buildings shouldn’t be operated. D．This awareness allows you to protect not only yourself but also others. E．Therefore, it is crucial to conduct regular fire drills in your community. F．Make sure all secondary exits can be operated instantly from the inside. G．Always ensure smoke alarms are installed and functional on every floor. 【答案】36．D 37．B 38．G 39．F 40．A 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要向高中生阐述了火灾安全的重要性，并提供了具体的预防、准备和火灾发生时的应对策略，强调预防为主、计划为辅的原则。 36．根据上文“Fire is a devastating force that can reduce years of memories to ashes in minutes. For high school students, understanding fire safety is not just a school requirement — but a critical life skill.(火是一种极具破坏力的力量，它能在短短几分钟内将数年的回忆化为灰烬。对于高中生来说，了解消防安全知识并非仅仅是学校的要求，而是一项至关重要的生存技能)”以及后文“The key lies not in panic, but in prevention, preparation and a clear plan.(关键不在于恐慌，而在于预防、准备以及制定明确的计划)”可知，空格前句强调火灾安全是关键生活技能，空格后提到关键在于预防、准备和计划。D项“这种意识让你不仅能保护自己，也能保护他人”能很好地连接上下文，说明掌握这些知识和意识的价值。故选D。 37．根据后文“Most fires can be avoided by maintaining fire-safety consciousness in daily life. Watch out for common dangers like overloaded power strips (排插), unattended cooking, and careless use of candles.(大多数火灾都是可以通过在日常生活中保持消防安全意识来避免的。要留意一些常见的危险因素，比如电源插排超负荷使用、无人看管的烹饪行为以及随意使用蜡烛等)”可知，本段后续内容主要围绕如何预防火灾展开，如注意用电安全、安装烟雾报警器等。B项“预防永远是第一道防线”能准确概括本段主旨。故选B。 38．根据上文“Most fires can be avoided by maintaining fire-safety consciousness in daily life. Watch out for common dangers like overloaded power strips (排插), unattended cooking, and careless use of candles.(大多数火灾都是可以通过在日常生活中保持消防安全意识来避免的。要留意一些常见的危险因素，比如电源插排超负荷使用、无人看管的烹饪行为以及随意使用蜡烛等)”可知，本段讲预防措施。空格前提到要注意常见火灾隐患，G项“确保每个楼层都安装并正常使用烟雾报警器”是预防火灾的具体有效措施之一，与上下文逻辑连贯。故选G。 39．根据上文“However, when prevention fails, a well-rehearsed escape plan becomes your lifeline. Identify two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window.(然而，如果预防措施未能奏效，那么一套精心演练的逃生计划就会成为你的救命稻草。在每个房间内都要确定两条逃生路线，通常是一扇门和一个窗户)”可知，本段讲制定逃生计划。空格前提到要识别每个房间的两种逃生方式，F项“确保所有次要出口可以从内部立即打开”是针对“窗户”这类次要出口的具体注意事项，是制定计划的重要一环。故选F。 40．根据上文“During a fire, seconds count. If the alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it’s warm, use your second way out. Crawl low under smoke where the air is cleaner and cooler. Breathing in poisonous smoke, not flames, is the leading cause of fire-related deaths. Once outside, call emergency services immediately.(在火灾发生时，时间至关重要。一旦警报响起，就立即撤离并保持撤离状态。在开门之前，先用手背去感受门的温度。如果门是热的，那就使用备用的逃生通道。在烟雾中要低着身子爬行，因为这样能更接近空气更清新、更凉爽的区域。吸入有毒烟雾而非火焰，是导致火灾相关死亡的主要原因。撤离后，应立即拨打紧急救援电话)”可知，本段讲火灾发生时的应对。空格前提到一旦逃出后要立即拨打紧急电话，A项“永远不要返回屋内拿任何物品”是火灾逃生的重要原则，符合本段语境。故选A。 第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 　　阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 　It isn’t surprising that most people associate fires with death and destruction. But for Jeremy Bailey, a fire manager at the Nature Conservancy, fire is a natural process that 41 the landscape, much like rain. “When I think about fire, it always brings me a pleasant feeling,” he says. He is the first 42 on Life with Fire, a podcast hosted by former wildland firefighter Monthei. After an introductory show, each 43 features an interview with an expert that sets out to show that shocking news accounts of wildfires don’t tell the whole story. “Wildfire is a subtle subject that shouldn’t be 44 to the same talking points every summer and then forgotten about every winter,” says Monthei. The effect of climate change on wildfires is a big talking point on the show because it creates more 45 conditions for fire and lengthens fire seasons. However, a few guests suggest that climate change isn’t the only 46 . In an absorbing discussion about the historic firestorm that hit northern California in September, Nick at the National Interagency Fire Center talks about the factors that had to 47 for such unheard-of fires to occur. 48 the absence of summer monsoons (季风) and presence of persistent heatwaves, it still took lightning and strong winds to generate those vast flames. Another big issue the show tackles is the fact that we can’t put out all wildfires, so we will have to manage them. Bailey is a fan of 49 fires. These “prescribed fires” are often started to clear the low vegetation, such as bushes and dead plants, that typically 50 severe wildfires. Planned blazes are mainly used to reduce the risks of disastrous fires, but he thinks they have wider potential. The podcast also discusses how to encourage women and ethnic minority groups into fire-related jobs, and how to retain them, as these jobs are still 51 done by white men. Lenya, who started a training scheme for women in fire, thinks people with 52 backgrounds are needed to help tackle the growing severity of wildfires. “ 53 at its core requires diversity because you have to have people thinking about issues in different ways and bringing different types of solution to the table,” she says. One 54 of Life with Fire is that although later shows are accessible to a general audience, the podcast takes time to get into its stride (进展). Presenting the topics it covers in a different order would have helped guide people with no knowledge of fire science. Upcoming shows will be more 55 as Monthei talks to fire practitioners from around the world. “I think telling stories and sharing new perspectives worldwide is a critical first step,” she says. 41．A．revitalises B．carbonises C．destroys D．dominates 42．A．host B．interviewer C．guest D．fan 43．A．disaster B．episode C．report D．medium 44．A．converted B．elevated C．referred D．minimized 45．A．demanding B．incredible C．favourable D．changeable 46．A．threat B．cause C．effect D．subject 47．A．line up B．set aside C．make up D．watch out 48．A．In spite of B．On account of C．In case of D．As well as 49．A．extinguished B．unparalleled C．exploited D．controlled 50．A．manages B．promises C．fuels D．eases 51．A．largely B．rarely C．freely D．duly 52．A．professional B．diverse C．related D．noble 53．A．Innovation B．Severity C．Equality D．Broadcast 54．A．theme B．feature C．criticism D．merit 55．A．critical B．international C．scientific D．controversial 【答案】41．A 42．C 43．B 44．D 45．C 46．B 47．A 48．D 49．D 50．C 51．A 52．B 53．A 54．C 55．B 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了一档有关火灾的播客节目——《Life with Fire》。该播客并非将野火简单地视为灾难，而是将其视为一种自然的生态过程。 41．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但对于大自然保护协会的消防经理Jeremy Bailey来说，火灾是一个自然过程，可以使景观恢复活力，就像雨一样。A. revitalises使恢复生机；B. carbonises（使）碳化；C. destroys破坏；D. dominates支配。根据But可知，本句与前一句形成转折。根据前句“It isn’t surprising that most people associate fires with death and destruction.(毫不奇怪，大多数人将火灾与死亡和破坏联系在一起。)”可知，这里和“火灾导致死亡和破坏”相反，结合“much like rain”和常识可知，火灾能带来生机，像雨一样。故选A。 42．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他是前野火消防员Monthei主持的播客《Life with Fire》的第一位嘉宾。A. host主人；B. interviewer采访者；C. guest客人，特别嘉宾；D. fan粉丝。根据“Life with Fire, a podcast hosted by former wildland firefighter Monthei”可知，该博客是Monthei主持的，所以Jeremy Bailey应是第一个参加该博客的嘉宾。故选C。 43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一集介绍之后，每一集都有一个对专家的采访，旨在表明关于野火的令人震惊的新闻报道并不能说明全部情况。A. disaster灾难；B. episode一集；C. report报告；D. medium媒介。根据“After an introductory show”、空前“each”和空后“features an interview with an expert”可知，这里指第一集介绍之后，每一集节目的特色。故选B。 44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Monthei说：“野火是一个微妙的话题，不应该每年夏天都当作同样的话题轻描淡写地讨论，然后每年冬天就将其抛诸脑后。”A. converted（使）转变；B. elevated提升；C. referred参考；D. minimized最小化，对……轻描淡写，轻视。根据空后“to the same talking points every summer and then forgotten about every winter”可知，野火不应该被轻描淡写地在每年夏天都讨论一遍，然后到冬天就不再提及，故选D。 45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：气候变化对野火的影响是该节目的一个重要话题，因为它为火灾创造了更有利的条件，延长了火灾季节。A. demanding要求高的；B. incredible难以置信的；C. favourable有利的；D. changeable易变的。根据“lengthens fire seasons”可知，气候变化给火灾发生创造了有利的条件。故选C。 46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，一些嘉宾认为气候变化并非唯一的因素。A. threat威胁；B. cause原因；C. effect影响；D. subject主题。根据上文“The effect of climate change on wildfires is a big talking point on the show because it creates more ______ conditions for fire and lengthens fire seasons.”可知，气候变化会导致火灾发生，所以这里是说导致火灾发生的因素。故选B。 47．考查动词短语辨析。句意：在一场关于9月袭击北加州的历史性大火的精彩讨论中，国家跨部门消防中心的Nick谈到了必须联合才能导致此类前所未有火灾发生的因素。A. line up排队，联合；B. set aside留出；C. make up组成；D. watch out小心。根据空前“the factors that had to”和空后“for such unheard-of fires to occur”以及下文“______ the absence of summer monsoons (季风) and presence of persistent heatwaves, it still took lightning and strong winds to generate those vast flames.”可知，这里指要一起加持才能导致火灾发生的那些因素。故选A。 48．考查介词短语辨析。句意：除了没有夏季季风和要有持续热浪外，还需要闪电和强风才能产生这些巨大的火焰。A. In spite of尽管；B. On account of由于；C. In case of如果；D. As well as以及，除……之外。根据空后“the absence of summer monsoons (季风) and presence of persistent heatwaves, it still took lightning and strong winds to generate those vast flames”并结合常识可知，要发生大型火灾，需要的条件是：无雨干旱、持续热浪、闪电和强风。这里是包含被提及的部分，用as well as合适。故选D。 49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Bailey是可控火的粉丝。A. extinguished熄灭；B. unparalleled无与伦比的；C. exploited利用；D. controlled控制。根据下文“prescribed fires”和“Planned blazes”可知，这里指可控制的火。故选D。 50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些“人工控制燃烧的火”通常是为了清除低矮的植被而点燃，如灌木丛和枯死的植物，这些植被通常会引发严重的野火。A. manages管理；B. promises承诺；C. fuels刺激，给……提供燃料；D. eases减轻。根据空前“such as bushes and dead plants”和空后“severe wildfires”以及常识可知，灌木丛和枯死的植物容易点燃，通常会导致火灾。故选C。 51．考查副词词义辨析。句意：该播客还讨论了如何鼓励女性和少数民族从事与火灾相关的工作，以及如何留住他们，因为这些工作仍然主要由白人男性完成。A. largely主要地；B. rarely很少；C. freely自由地；D. duly适当地。根据前文“The podcast also discusses how to encourage women and ethnic minority groups into fire-related jobs, and how to retain them”可知，既然讨论如何让女性和少数民族从事与火灾相关的工作，那说明目前这些工作大部分是白人男性做的。故选A。 52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Lenya为从事火灾工作的女性启动了一项培训计划，她认为需要不同背景的人来帮助应对日益严重的野火。A. professional专业的；B. diverse多样的；C. related相关的；D. noble高尚的。根据下文“requires diversity”和“people thinking about issues in different ways and bringing different types of solution to the table”可知，这里指不同背景的人。故选B。 53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：她说：“创新的核心需要多样性，因为你必须让人们以不同的方式思考问题，并提出不同类型的解决方案。”A. Innovation创新；B. Severity严重；C. Equality平等；D. Broadcast广播。根据“because you have to have people thinking about issues in different ways and bringing different types of solution to the table”可知，让不同的人用不同方式思考问题并提出不同的解决方法，这会产生创新性的效果。故选A。 54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：对《Life with Fire》的一种批评是，尽管后来的节目让普通观众可以看的懂，但播客需要时间才能进入正轨。A. theme主题；B. feature特征；C. criticism批评；D. merit优点。根据“although later shows are accessible to a general audience, the podcast takes time to get into its stride (进展)”可知，这里在陈述该博客的缺点，应该是人们的批评。故选C。 55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着Monthei与来自世界各地的消防从业者进行对话，未来的节目将更加国际化。A. critical关键的；B. international国际的；C. scientific科学的；D. controversial有争议的。根据空后“as Monthei talks to fire practitioners from around the world”和下文“telling stories and sharing new perspectives worldwide”可知，这里指节目的国际化。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。 Hong Kong on Saturday started a series of mourning 56 (activity) after firefighting and rescue operations in the fire-struck residential complex of Wang Fuk Court were 57 (large) completed. John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), along with principal officials of the HKSAR government and civil servants 58 (participate) in a memorial service at the government headquarters on Saturday. The memorial service started at around 8:00 am. With the national flag and the HKSAR flag raised at half-mast, all officials 59 were present observed 60 three-minute silence in mourning for the fire victims. During the three-day mourning period, the government will set up condolence (吊唁) points in all 18 districts across the city, enabling the public 61 (sign) condolence books and mourn the victims. As of 3 pm local time Saturday, the fire at the residential complex had left 128 dead and 83 others 62 (injure), with 144 people previously 63 (list) missing now confirmed safe, according to the police. So far, support funds for the fire 64 (reach) HK$1.1 billion (about $141.3 million). 65 HK$800 million coming from donations and HKS300 million from government grants, according to Cheuk Wing-hing, deputy chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government. 【答案】56．activities 57．largely 58．participated 59．who/that 60．a 61．to sign 62．injured 63．listed 64．have reached 65．With 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了香港在宏福苑大厦火灾救援工作基本完成后，启动为期三天的哀悼活动。 56．考查名词复数。句意：周六，香港宏福苑大厦住宅楼宇火灾的消防救援工作基本完成后，香港启动了一系列哀悼活动。a series of后接可数名词复数，activity的复数形式是activities，意为“活动”，作宾语，故填activities。 57．考查副词。句意同上。此处需用副词修饰动词completed，large的副词形式是largely，意为“大体上、基本上”，故填largely。 58．考查动词时态。句意：香港特别行政区行政长官李家超偕同特区政府主要官员及公务员，于周六在政府总部参加了悼念仪式。根据时间状语on Saturday及语境，句子为一般过去时，谓语动词用participate“参加”的过去式，故填participated。 59．考查定语从句引导词。句意：在国旗和区旗下半旗的情况下，所有在场官员为火灾遇难者默哀三分钟。空格处引导限制性定语从句，先行词为all officials（指人），从句中缺少主语，故用who或that引导，填who/that。 60．考查冠词。句意同上。固定搭配observe a three-minute silence表示“默哀三分钟”，表示泛指用不定冠词，three-minute以辅音音素开头，故填a。 61．考查非谓语动词。句意：在为期三天的哀悼期内，政府将在全市18个区设立吊唁点，供市民签署吊唁册并悼念遇难者。固定搭配enable sb. to do sth.表示“使某人能够做某事”，不定式作宾补，故填to sign。 62．考查非谓语动词。句意：据警方消息，截至当地时间周六下午3点，该住宅楼宇火灾已造成128人死亡、83人受伤，此前144名失踪人员现已确认安全。此处为“leave + 宾语 + 宾语补足语”结构，与形容词dead并列用形容词injured，表示“受伤的”，作宾语补足语，填injured。 63．考查非谓语动词。句意同上。此处是with的复合结构，people与list之间为被动关系，表示“被列出的”，故用过去分词listed作宾补，填listed。 64．考查动词时态。句意：据香港特区政府副政务司司长卓永兴介绍，截至目前，火灾救助基金已达11亿港元（约1.413亿美元），其中8亿港元来自捐款，3亿港元来自政府拨款。时间状语so far是现在完成时的标志，主语support funds为复数，助动词用have，故填have reached。 65．考查介词。句意同上。此处为“with + 宾语 + 宾语补足语”的复合结构，表示伴随状态。句首单词首字母大写，故填With。 第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 　假如你是李华，你校英文报正在开展以“What to Do During an Earthquake?”为题的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1.在教室时怎样做； 2.在家时怎样更安全； 3.在街上时，要注意什么。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 What to Do During an Earthquake? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________【答案】 What to Do During an Earthquake?     Earthquakes happen suddenly. Knowing what to do can save lives. In the classroom: Stay calm. Drop under your desk, cover your head and neck with your arms, and hold on to the desk leg. Stay away from windows. At home: If you are inside, drop, cover, and hold on near a strong piece of furniture, like a table. Do not run outside immediately. Stay away from windows, mirrors, and heavy objects that might fall. On the street: Move to an open area away from buildings, trees, streetlights, and overhead wires. Do not stand near walls or under bridges. Once in the open, drop down and protect your head. Staying calm and remembering these actions is key to safety. 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文投稿，参加学校英文报正在开展的以“What to Do During an Earthquake?”为题的征文活动。 【详解】1.词汇积累 保持：stay→keep 强壮的：strong→sturdy 立刻：immediately→at once 最重要的：key→the most important 2.句式拓展 同义句替换 原句：Knowing what to do can save lives. 拓展句：Knowing what we should do can save lives. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Knowing what to do can save lives. (运用了动名词作主语以及疑问词+不定式作宾语) 【高分句型2】If you are inside, drop, cover, and hold on near a strong piece of furniture, like a table. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 　　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。 　In 2005, my husband Meherwan and I took a leap of faith. We moved with our 3-year-old daughter, Aria, from the bustling streets of San Francisco to Asheville, a small Appalachian town. To me, relocating from a major international city to the mountains seemed like a “wild experiment”, filled with the unknown. However, Asheville quickly got its hooks into us. We opened a restaurant, and soon discovered that life here felt “real”. During a local festival, I watched Aria run to embrace a stranger of her age, while around them, punk-rock cooks and elderly people from all walks of life held hands in a community dance. I realized then that people moved here to rediscover community and look out for each other. We had found our “forever roots” in this unique haven of openness and tolerance. But our bond was tested on September 27, 2024, when Hurricane Helene struck with record-breaking quantities of rain. We awoke to a world of utter devastation. Ankle-deep streams had turned into wild rivers, smashing homes and businesses. The ruin was complete: roads were washed out, power lines were down, and we were cut off from the rest of the world. No cell service, no Internet, no running water — only the frightening silence of isolation. Refusing to sit still and grieve, Meherwan and I gathered a small crew at our restaurant. We had thrived here for nineteen years, and now it was time to give back. By the second day, we began cooking for our neighbors, despite the lack of resources. We weren’t just serving food; we were trying to sustain the spirit of our town. While we were busy in the kitchen, I looked up to see a group of kids wandering in on their bikes. They weren’t looking for a handout but rather to give a hand. With their boots covered in mud, they stood ready. “We want to help,” one of them said firmly. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 I nodded and assigned the young volunteers to the sandwich station. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soon, similar scenes of support were playing out all over the city. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: I nodded and assigned the young volunteers to the sandwich station. The kitchen, once a place for business, was now a hub of hope. The kids dove into action, their small hands moving quickly as they wrapped sandwiches. I watched them scribble hearts and “Stay Strong” on each package — a simple gesture that deeply moved me. Despite the heat and lack of power, the kitchen was filled with hope. Together, we distributed warm meals to elderly neighbors and workers clearing fallen trees. Seeing their weary faces light up when the children handed them food, I felt a warmth that no storm could ever wash away. Soon, similar scenes of support were playing out all over the city. From the local bookstore turned into a relief center to neighbors, Asheville was breathing as one. I heard stories of strangers with chainsaws clearing paths for those trapped, and families opening their doors to anyone in need. It was exactly like that community dance years ago — people from all walks of life holding hands to pull each other through the mud. While the storm had washed away our roads and cell signals, it had failed to break the invisible bond between us. We weren’t just a town; we were a family that no storm could ever shake. 【导语】本文以人物和飓风为线索展开，讲述了作者和丈夫带着女儿从旧金山搬到阿什维尔小镇，在这里扎根并经营餐厅，感受到小镇的包容与温暖；2024年飓风海伦袭击小镇，造成巨大破坏，作者和丈夫主动在餐厅为邻居们做饭回馈社区，期间一群孩子主动前来帮忙，随后小镇上涌现出各种互助场景，大家携手共渡难关，彰显了小镇邻里间深厚的联结与团结的故事梗概。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我点了点头，把这些年轻的志愿者分配到三明治制作区”可知，第一段可描写孩子们积极投入帮忙的场景，他们的举动带来的温暖，以及大家一起为邻居和救援人员分发食物，传递希望的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“很快，类似的互助场景在全城各处上演”可知，第二段可描写小镇上其他地方的互助行为，呼应前文小镇的社区精神，体现飓风虽摧毁家园，却无法打破邻里间的联结，升华团结与温暖的主题。 2.续写线索：分配孩子帮忙——孩子们积极行动——制作并分发食物——温暖邻里——全城涌现互助场景——各界人士携手——感悟邻里联结与团结 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.分发：distribute/give out ②. 清除：clear/remove ③. 打开：open/unfold 情绪类 ①. 温暖的：warm/heartwarming ②.疲惫的：weary/tired 【点睛】[高分句型1]. I watched them scribble hearts and “Stay Strong” on each package — a simple gesture that deeply moved me.（由that引导定语从句，修饰先行词gesture） [高分句型2]. While the storm had washed away our roads and cell signals, it had failed to break the invisible bond between us.（由while引导让步状语从句） 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… 此卷只装订不密封 ………………○………………内………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… ………………○………………外………………○………………装………………○………………订………………○………………线………………○……………… … 学校：______________姓名：_____________班级：_______________考号：______________________ Unit 2 Natural disasters （单元自测·提升卷） 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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 is the woman doing? A．Inquiring about a course. B．Scheduling an appointment. C．Making a class arrangement. 2．What does the man plan to do this Saturday? A．Do voluntary work. B．Visit kids in hospital. C．Take a bike trip. 3．Where are the speakers? A．In a car. B．At home. C．In a supermarket. 4．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Buying a car. B．Taking a ride. C．Consulting a dealer. 5．Why do the speakers decide to share the video link? A．To record the impressive moment. B．To raise awareness about melting ice. C．To call on people to take immediate action. 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．In which aspect does Max have challenges according to the man? A．Math study. B．Social connection. C．Learning efficiency. 7．What is the man’s attitude toward Max’s performance? A．Critical. B．Concerned. C．Constructive. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9、10题。 8．How long does Lisa usually work out a week? A．About 1 hour. B．About 5 hours. C．About 7 hours. 9．What is the relationship between Lisa and Bella? A．Teacher and parent. B．Fellow workers. C．Mother and daughter. 10．What does Lisa suggest at the end of the conversation? A．Diversifying PE classes. B．Reducing school time. C．Adding after-school sports. 听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。 11．Why does the man jog that early? A．To feel more refreshed. B．To avoid crowds. C．To enjoy cooler weather. 12．What prevents the woman from keeping jogging? A．Lacking motivation. B．Setting improper goals. C．Feeling too tired. 13．How does the man make running enjoyable? A．By adjusting his pace. B．By exercising together. C．By enjoying music. 听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。 14．How does the man describe restaurant work? A．Mostly enjoyable. B．Extremely demanding. C．Highly creative. 15．What is the common practice for the staff during the family meal? A．Sharing their thoughts. B．Showing cooking skills. C．Checking their duty. 16．How has the man’s understanding of cooking changed? A．From pressure to comfort. B．From teamwork to independence. C．From duty to personal expression. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17．What does the speaker consider most important? A．Logical development. B．Independent reasoning C．Academic honesty. 18．What does the speaker stress about references? A．They should come from journals. B．They should be clearly identified. C．They should be listed at the end. 19．Which best describes the requirements for using AI tools? A．Assist, not replace. B．Language check only. C．Avoid using them. 20．What happens if a paper is submitted late? A．Receive a lower grade. B．Be rejected. C．Be rewritten. 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 　　Scientists in the United States have developed a computer program that they say could provide an early warning of major earthquakes. The new system is designed to give warnings seconds before an earthquake strikes. That may not sound like very long. However, it could give people time to get under a table or take shelter someplace safe. The flow of electric power or gas could be cut off. Air traffic controllers could warn away pilots. Even so­called “smart buildings” could be designed to get ready. The system uses a mathematical program to measure information collected by instruments deployed across the Los Angeles area. Southern California has more than 150 seismic (地震的) stations that measure movements within the ground. The information they collect is sent to a high­speed computer. An earthquake shakes the ground with two kinds of waves. The new system uses information from a low­energy wave that moves quickly but causes little damage. Experts call this the P­wave. The slower but stronger S­wave is the main threat to life. Japan has a system based on P­waves. There, the warnings are used to slow down high­speed bullet trains. Other countries have warning systems that measure S­waves. The new system is designed to estimate the strength of the earthquake once the shaking starts. Areas directly above the center of the earthquake would have the least warning. Distant places might have as long as forty seconds. The scientists are still testing their system in the Los Angeles area. Professor Allen notes that an early warning system for earthquakes would require great attention from the public. 21．Which of the following is TRUE about the new earthquake warning system? A．It can give people enough time to run away from earthquakes. B．It can give people seconds to take immediate measures. C．It is developed in Japan. D．It is a system based on S­waves. 22．Which of the following can benefit from the new system most? A．Areas far away from the center of the earthquake. B．Areas directly above the center of the earthquake. C．The Los Angel-es area. D．High­speed bullet trains. 23．From what Professor Allen notes in the last paragraph we can infer that________. A．it’s very important for people to become educated B．it’s very important to warn people before an earthquake starts C．it’s very important for people to know about earthquakes D．it’s very important for people to know about the new system B A new study has found that some of the hottest heatwaves in history happened a long time ago and were not well known. Scientists from the University of Bristol did this research and said that as our world gets warmer, we can expect even hotter heatwaves in the future. The study found five very hot heatwaves that were not talked about much. Dr. Vikki Thompson, who led the study, said that the heatwave in Canada and the United States was very surprising, but there were even hotter ones in the past. She also said that using what we know about the climate, we can guess that very hot days will get more common in the next 100 years. Heatwaves can cause a lot of problems. The one in western North America was very bad and caused many catastrophes. It also started big fires that damaged many things and ruined crops. People will remember this heatwave because it caused so much damage. Even though the hottest places are not always the ones that have the biggest problems, they are often connected. Knowing more about the very hot days and where they happen can help protect the most vulnerable regions. Professor Dann Mitchell, who also worked on the study, said that climate change is a big health problem for everyone on Earth. He pointed out that many heatwaves in places that are not very rich were not noticed. When a country gets very hot, it can cause many people to die, especially if the temperature is not normal for them. The University of Bristol cares about the problems caused by climate change and wants to help fix them. In 2019, it was the first university in the UK to say that there is a climate emergency (紧急情况). 24．What can we expect about heatwaves in the future? A．They will decrease in amount. B．They will only affect certain regions. C．They will have no impact on global health. D．They will increase in degree over the coming century. 25．What does the underlined word “catastrophes” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Cuts in food production. B．Events resulting in great loss. C．Activities held by government. D．Something important to environment. 26．Why is it important to understand where the hottest heatwaves have happened? A．To predict where the next heatwave will happen. B．To find the connection between heatwaves and crop yields. C．To help take measures to protect the most vulnerable regions. D．To determine which countries need to reduce their greenhouse gas. 27．What can we know from paragraph 5? A．Climate change has had a great influence on health. B．The heatwaves outside of the developed world are always noticed. C．The death rate related to the climate change is expected to be lower. D．Developing countries are warned of the influences of climate change. C 　　On a quiet street in Bangkok, a shop owner watches water rise through her floor for the third time this year. She simply moves her goods to the second floor and waits. Four blocks away, a newly built park is doing something strange — it’s designed to flood. This is not failure. This is adaptation. For more than a century, cities treated water as the enemy to be defeated. Engineers built higher walls, stronger pumps (泵) and deeper channels. The enemy metaphor ran deep: We “fight” floods, “battle” rising seas and storm surges. And for a while, it worked, or seemed to. Then came the storms that broke the walls. Hurricane Sandy flooded 51 square kilometers of New York City in 2012. In 2021, floods in Germany killed more than 180 people despite advanced warning systems. The concrete defenses, perfected over generations, were failing in plain sight. What these events exposed was not a problem in engineering, but a problem in thinking. You cannot defeat water; you can only delay it. And delay is not a strategy. Not with a bang, but with a rethink. In Copenhagen, after a 2011 flood caused nearly a billion dollars in damage, city planners didn’t just rebuild — they redesigned. A new park called Tasinge Plads now serves as a public square when dry and a retention pond (蓄水池) when rains come. Children play on equipment that doubles as water storage. The enemy has become a neighbor. The most telling change may be happening in the Netherlands, a country that literally built itself on the idea of defeating water. However, the Room for the River program, begun in 2007, has done something unconventional: it moved dikes (堤坝) back, lowered floodplains, and gave rivers room to breathe. When water rises now, it flows where it’s meant to go. Back in Bangkok, the shop owner knows something that city engineers are only beginning to learn. Water doesn’t need to be fought. It needs to be expected. The old question was: How high can we build the wall? The new question is: What can we build that water can live with? 28．How does the author present the issue in the first paragraph? A．By describing a scene. B．By presenting a comparison. C．By citing a shop owner. D．By explaining a phenomenon. 29．What does the author try to illustrate in paragraph 4? A．The inconvenience of concrete defenses. B．The severity of natural disasters worldwide. C．The shortage of advanced warning systems. D．The ineffectiveness of old flood control ways. 30．What is Netherlands’ water management like according to the text? A．Cautious and flexible. B．Economical and reliable. C．Innovative and reasonable. D．Efficient and systematic. 31．What do the two questions at the end of the text mainly show? A．The necessity of construction. B．The importance of engineering. C．The transformation in concepts. D．The trouble in solving problems. D A friend living in St. Thomas recently marked herself “safe” on social media for the second time in two weeks. She was safe in only the most critical sense that she was alive. Her home and her business had been reduced to broken bricks. Puerto Rico has been destroyed by hurricanes. Last month, hundreds died in Mexican earthquakes. Hurricane Irma hit the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Florida Keys, and laid waste to Barbuda. Harvey devastated parts of Texas. Fifteen separate fires have turned thousands of Northern California homes and businesses to dust and smoked out neighboring cities. Closer to us, the Anaheim Hills fire has laid waste to nearly 6,000 acres. That number will be higher tomorrow. And about tomorrow: what might it bring? A swarm of locusts (蝗虫)? My friend referred to “natural” or “man-made” disasters as distinct phenomena. Certainly, “natural”disasters and “man-made” disasters long preceded (先于) the industrial revolution. But unprecedented hurricanes and wildfires are not simply the hand of God or nature — they are also the hand of man and his machines, which create conditions in which such natural disasters can spark and spread. Meanwhile, wars are often fought over or worsened by a scarcity of natural resources. “Natural” and “man-made”are now more like a Venn diagram than two separate circles which orbit each other. There is little comfort or clarity to be found in this knit space; the feeling is closer to dread. Our best hope may be to stay kind to ourselves and others, to acknowledge that we will fight and break a little easier, to hold those troubled by catastrophe (灾难) in our thoughts and not turn away from them, to remember that — as much as our minds might want to deny it — we too will need help. Climate change will harm us personally; it will harm our successors, those we love; that person on the news today, covered in debris or wading (跋涉) through water, may well be us tomorrow. It’s a mean truth, but there’s compassion to be obtained from it. Disaster, if we let it, can teach us that we who have not yet suffered are not untouchable; we are not special; we are lucky. And luck runs out. 32．Some factual examples are used to illustrate natural disasters in the first three paragraphs EXCEPT ________. A．fires in Northern California B．earthquakes in Mexico C．hurricanes in Puerto Rico D．locusts in parts of Texas 33．What does the author think of natural and man-made disasters? A．Earthquakes, floods, wildfires and other disasters are simply the call of God. B．Natural and man-made disasters are disturbingly interconnected with each other. C．There is scarcely a connection between the circles of “natural” and “man-made”. D．The hand of man and his machines didn’t spark wars until the industrial revolution. 34．In face of disasters, the author maintains that hopefully we might ________. A．realize we humans are unlikely to beat B．turn away from environmental protection C．extend our compassion to disaster victims D．stay informed of news about catastrophes 35．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．What Natural Disasters Can Teach Us B．We Are Running Out of Luck in Nature C．The Countdown to a Catastrophic Disaster D．Climate Change Harms All Beings Equally 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。 Fire is a devastating force that can reduce years of memories to ashes in minutes. For high school students, understanding fire safety is not just a school requirement — but a critical life skill. 36 The key lies not in panic, but in prevention, preparation and a clear plan. 37 Most fires can be avoided by maintaining fire-safety consciousness in daily life. Watch out for common dangers like overloaded power strips (排插), unattended cooking, and careless use of candles. 38 These simple devices cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can stop a small fire from becoming a catastrophe. However, when prevention fails, a well-rehearsed escape plan becomes your lifeline. Identify two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window. 39 Agree on a specific outdoor meeting place, such as a tree or a lamppost, so that you can quickly account for everyone. During a fire, seconds count. If the alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it’s warm, use your second way out. Crawl low under smoke where the air is cleaner and cooler. Breathing in poisonous smoke, not flames, is the leading cause of fire-related deaths. Once outside, call emergency services immediately. 40 . If you adopt these practices, you will be empowered to convert knowledge into a reliable defense. A．Never go back inside for any possession. B．Prevention is always the first line of defense. C．However, all elevators in high-rise buildings shouldn’t be operated. D．This awareness allows you to protect not only yourself but also others. E．Therefore, it is crucial to conduct regular fire drills in your community. F．Make sure all secondary exits can be operated instantly from the inside. G．Always ensure smoke alarms are installed and functional on every floor. 第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 　　阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 　It isn’t surprising that most people associate fires with death and destruction. But for Jeremy Bailey, a fire manager at the Nature Conservancy, fire is a natural process that 41 the landscape, much like rain. “When I think about fire, it always brings me a pleasant feeling,” he says. He is the first 42 on Life with Fire, a podcast hosted by former wildland firefighter Monthei. After an introductory show, each 43 features an interview with an expert that sets out to show that shocking news accounts of wildfires don’t tell the whole story. “Wildfire is a subtle subject that shouldn’t be 44 to the same talking points every summer and then forgotten about every winter,” says Monthei. The effect of climate change on wildfires is a big talking point on the show because it creates more 45 conditions for fire and lengthens fire seasons. However, a few guests suggest that climate change isn’t the only 46 . In an absorbing discussion about the historic firestorm that hit northern California in September, Nick at the National Interagency Fire Center talks about the factors that had to 47 for such unheard-of fires to occur. 48 the absence of summer monsoons (季风) and presence of persistent heatwaves, it still took lightning and strong winds to generate those vast flames. Another big issue the show tackles is the fact that we can’t put out all wildfires, so we will have to manage them. Bailey is a fan of 49 fires. These “prescribed fires” are often started to clear the low vegetation, such as bushes and dead plants, that typically 50 severe wildfires. Planned blazes are mainly used to reduce the risks of disastrous fires, but he thinks they have wider potential. The podcast also discusses how to encourage women and ethnic minority groups into fire-related jobs, and how to retain them, as these jobs are still 51 done by white men. Lenya, who started a training scheme for women in fire, thinks people with 52 backgrounds are needed to help tackle the growing severity of wildfires. “ 53 at its core requires diversity because you have to have people thinking about issues in different ways and bringing different types of solution to the table,” she says. One 54 of Life with Fire is that although later shows are accessible to a general audience, the podcast takes time to get into its stride (进展). Presenting the topics it covers in a different order would have helped guide people with no knowledge of fire science. Upcoming shows will be more 55 as Monthei talks to fire practitioners from around the world. “I think telling stories and sharing new perspectives worldwide is a critical first step,” she says. 41．A．revitalises B．carbonises C．destroys D．dominates 42．A．host B．interviewer C．guest D．fan 43．A．disaster B．episode C．report D．medium 44．A．converted B．elevated C．referred D．minimized 45．A．demanding B．incredible C．favourable D．changeable 46．A．threat B．cause C．effect D．subject 47．A．line up B．set aside C．make up D．watch out 48．A．In spite of B．On account of C．In case of D．As well as 49．A．extinguished B．unparalleled C．exploited D．controlled 50．A．manages B．promises C．fuels D．eases 51．A．largely B．rarely C．freely D．duly 52．A．professional B．diverse C．related D．noble 53．A．Innovation B．Severity C．Equality D．Broadcast 54．A．theme B．feature C．criticism D．merit 55．A．critical B．international C．scientific D．controversial 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。 Hong Kong on Saturday started a series of mourning 56 (activity) after firefighting and rescue operations in the fire-struck residential complex of Wang Fuk Court were 57 (large) completed. John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), along with principal officials of the HKSAR government and civil servants 58 (participate) in a memorial service at the government headquarters on Saturday. The memorial service started at around 8:00 am. With the national flag and the HKSAR flag raised at half-mast, all officials 59 were present observed 60 three-minute silence in mourning for the fire victims. During the three-day mourning period, the government will set up condolence (吊唁) points in all 18 districts across the city, enabling the public 61 (sign) condolence books and mourn the victims. As of 3 pm local time Saturday, the fire at the residential complex had left 128 dead and 83 others 62 (injure), with 144 people previously 63 (list) missing now confirmed safe, according to the police. So far, support funds for the fire 64 (reach) HK$1.1 billion (about $141.3 million). 65 HK$800 million coming from donations and HKS300 million from government grants, according to Cheuk Wing-hing, deputy chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government. 第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 　假如你是李华，你校英文报正在开展以“What to Do During an Earthquake?”为题的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1.在教室时怎样做； 2.在家时怎样更安全； 3.在街上时，要注意什么。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 What to Do During an Earthquake? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 　　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。 　In 2005, my husband Meherwan and I took a leap of faith. We moved with our 3-year-old daughter, Aria, from the bustling streets of San Francisco to Asheville, a small Appalachian town. To me, relocating from a major international city to the mountains seemed like a “wild experiment”, filled with the unknown. However, Asheville quickly got its hooks into us. We opened a restaurant, and soon discovered that life here felt “real”. During a local festival, I watched Aria run to embrace a stranger of her age, while around them, punk-rock cooks and elderly people from all walks of life held hands in a community dance. I realized then that people moved here to rediscover community and look out for each other. We had found our “forever roots” in this unique haven of openness and tolerance. But our bond was tested on September 27, 2024, when Hurricane Helene struck with record-breaking quantities of rain. We awoke to a world of utter devastation. Ankle-deep streams had turned into wild rivers, smashing homes and businesses. The ruin was complete: roads were washed out, power lines were down, and we were cut off from the rest of the world. No cell service, no Internet, no running water — only the frightening silence of isolation. Refusing to sit still and grieve, Meherwan and I gathered a small crew at our restaurant. We had thrived here for nineteen years, and now it was time to give back. By the second day, we began cooking for our neighbors, despite the lack of resources. We weren’t just serving food; we were trying to sustain the spirit of our town. While we were busy in the kitchen, I looked up to see a group of kids wandering in on their bikes. They weren’t looking for a handout but rather to give a hand. With their boots covered in mud, they stood ready. “We want to help,” one of them said firmly. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 I nodded and assigned the young volunteers to the sandwich station. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soon, similar scenes of support were playing out all over the city. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 试题 第3页（共8页） 试题 第4页（共8页） 试题 第1页（共8页） 试题 第2页（共8页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $听力考试正式开始。Hi, i'm trying to sign up for a psychology class. Well. currently we have two classes open what is on tuesday afternoon and the other friday morning. Thank you. I have swimming sessions in the afternoon, so I guess i'll take the one on fridays. Hi, i'm trying to sign up for a psychology class. Well. currently we have two classes open, one is on tuesday afternoon and the other friday morning. Thank you. I have swimming sessions in the afternoon, so I guess i'll take the one on fridays. Listen to the next question. Mom, i'm going to cycle around a chilhowee lake this saturday. Wow, that sounds like quite a chAllenge. Are you going by yourself? no. With friends from the school bike club, we will raise money during the trip for children with heart disease. Mom, i'm going to cycle around a child's lake this saturday. Wow, that sounds like quite a chAllenge. Are you going by yourself? no. With friends from the school bike club, we'll raise money during the trip for children with heart. Listen to the next question. Oh, no, i've just remembered my parents are coming over for dinner tonight. We don't have anything to cook with. What am I going to do? Relax, hand me the car key. You start cleaning and i'll be back with what we need from the supermarket. Oh, no, i've just remembered my parents are coming over for dinner tonight. We don't have anything to cooke with, what am I going to do? Relax, hand me the car key. You start cleaning and i'll be back with what we need from the supermarket. Listen to the next question. The car broke down again, is still in the shop. I think I might finally be time to seriously consider electric like we've talked about. Yes, IT would be nice to start fresh with a cleaner, quieter ride in a new city. Plus it's crazy how much gas Prices have gone up recently. exactly. I'll look up some local dealers and go test drive one. This weekend, the car broke down again. is still in the shop. I think I might finally be time to seriously consider electric like we've talked about. Yes, IT would be nice to start fresh with a cleaner, quieter ride in a new city. Plus it's crazy how much gas Prices have gone up. Present me exactly. I'll look up some local dealers and go test drive one this weekend. Listen to the next question. The documentary about antartica was shocking. IT was the ice there is melting so fast, much faster than before. Yeah, it's alarming. We really need more people to understand the impact. Let's share the link so more people can see the video. The documentary about antarctica was shocking. IT was the ice there is melting so fast, much faster than before. Yeah, it's alarming. We really need more people to understand the impact. Let's share the link so more people can see the video. Listen to the next question. Good morning, mr. Davis. I'm calling to see how max has been doing in class recently. Good morning, mrs. Taylor. Overall, he's doing well. He gets along with others and he works hard, but he seems a bit unsure about some . topics we haven't noticed much at home. Is IT something to worry about? It's no big deal, but a little extra support would help. What would you suggest we do first? For now, i'd suggest he talked to the math teacher during lunch this week. Good morning, mister Davis. I'm calling to see how max has been doing in class recently. Good morning, mrs. Taylor. Overall, he's doing well. He gets along with others and he works hard. But he seems a bit unsure about some math topics . we haven't noticed much at home. Is IT something to worry about? It's no big deal, but a little extra support would help. What would you suggest we do first? For now, i'd suggest he talked to the math teacher during lunch this week. Listen to the next . question. Hi, lisa, back from the gym. Oh, bob. hi. yeah. I just finished across IT class . cross fit. Wow, that sounds intense. How often do you work out about . an hour a day? Only on weekdays you should join me sometime. may be I should. By the way, did you hear that our kids school will have P. E every day? Yes, I heard about IT yesterday when I picked bela up from school. He was really excited. I'm not surprised kids spend a lot of time in class these days, which can make IT harder for them. Define time for a physical activities. David loves running, but he doesn't always have the opportunity to . practice at school. exactly. The school should offer more P. E choices like badminton, marsh lots or even dance. Not every child enjoys basketball or football. Hi, lisa, back from the gym. Oh, bob. hi. yeah. I just finished cross fit, class. cross fit. Wow, that sounds intense. How often do you work . out about an hour a day? Only on weekdays you should join me sometime. Maybe I should. By the way, did you hear that our kids school will have P. E every day? Yes, I heard about IT yesterday when I picked bela up from school. He was really excited. I'm not surprised kids spend a lot of time in class these days, which can make IT harder for them. Define time for a physical activities. David loves running, but he doesn't always have the opportunity to . practice at school. exactly. The school should offer more PE choices like badminton, marsh lots or even dance. Not every child enjoys basketball, football. Listen to the next question. Hey, morning. I didn't expect to run into anyone here so early. Yeah, I usually come for a jog around this time. Jogging in the morning makes me feel energized for the day. Me too, i've been trying to make morning runs a habit, but it's tough. I totally get that. What helps me is setting a small goal, like running for just twenty minutes. Once you're out there, IT feels easier to keep going. Good idea. I often get stuck thinking I need to do a full workout, and then I end up skipping IT altogether. Yeah, start small and make IT fun. I always find wonderful songs to listen to. When I listen to fast music, I feel stronger, and I can run farther without feeling tired. Sounds great. I'll give them a try. thanks. Hey, morning. I didn't expect to run into anyone here so early. Yes. I usually come for a jog around this time. Jogging in the morning makes me feel energized for the day. Me too, i've been trying to make morning runs a habit, but it's tough. I totally get that. What helps me is setting a small goal, like running for just twenty minutes. Once you're out there, IT feels easier to keep going. Good idea. I often get stuck thinking, I need to do a full workout, and then I end up skipping IT altogether. Yeah, start small and make IT fund. I always find wonderful songs to listen to. When I listen to vast music, I feel stronger, and I can run father without feeling tired. Sounds great. I'll give me a try. thanks. Listen to the next question. Welcome to today's program. You work in a restaurant. Is that really as exciting as people imagine in . some ways? Yes, but thEpace is fast and there's hardly any time to rest. That sounds stressful. Is there any moment during the day that you especially value? Yes, the family meal before service begins, the staff sits down and we eat together. We talk about the day, laugh at small mistakes and encourage one another. People from different backgrounds share the same table for a short time. The kitchen feels calm, and we feel like one family. Has this experience changed the way you see cooking? Definitely, I used to think cooking was mainly about speed and accuracy. Now I see IT as a way to express care and emotion. The kitchen can also be a place to slow down and reconnect with yourself. Welcome to today's program. You work in a restaurant. Is that really as exciting as people imagine in . some ways? Yes, but thEpace is fast and there's hardly any time to rest. That sounds stressful. Is there any moment during the day that you especially value? Yes, the family meal before service begins, the staff sits down and we eat together. We talk about the day, laugh at small mistakes and encourage one another. People from different backgrounds share the same table for a short time. The kitchen feels calm, and we feel like one family. Has this . experience changed the way you see cooking? Definitely, I used to think cooking was mainly about speed and accuracy. Now I see IT as a way to express care and emotion. The kitchen can also be a place to slow down and reconnect with yourself. Listen to the next question. Before we end today, i'd like to clarify the requirements for your short paper. Your paper should be around one thousand five hundred words and focus on one specific topic. A clear structure is important, and I do expect thoughtful analysis. However, even more important than structure or ideas is academic integrity. As for the references, you are required to use at least five academic sources, including three journal articles. The remaining sources may include books, but popular websites should be avoided. More importantly, you must clearly indicate which ideas are your own and which come from others. Simply listing references at the end is not enough. Regarding AI tools, you may use them to help organize your thoughts or improve language accuracy. However, they must not replace your own reasoning or generate complete arguments. Even limited use requires careful checking if AI contribute in any meaningful way, you must provide a brief explanation of how IT was used. Finally, upload AP, D, F by five o'clock PM next friday, late papers will receive a great reduction rather than being rejected. Before we end today, i'd like to clarify the requirements for your short paper. Your paper should be around fifteen hundred words and focus on one specific topic. A clear structure is important, and I do expect thoughtful analysis. However, even more important than structure or ideas is academic integrity. As for the references, you are required to use at least five academic sources, including three journal articles. The remaining sources may include books, but popular websites should be avoided. More importantly, you must clearly indicate which ideas are your own and which come from others. Simply listing references at the end is not enough. Regarding AI tools, you may use them to help organize your thoughts or improve language accuracy. Y however, they must not replace your own reasoning or generate complete arguments. Even limited use requires careful checking. If AI contributes in any meaningful way, you must provide a brief explanation of how IT was used. Finally, upload AP, D, F by five o'clock P, M next friday, late papers will receive a great reduction rather than being rejected. 听力部分到此结束。 Unit 2 Natural disasters （单元自测·提升卷） 学校:___________班级：___________姓名：___________分数：___________ （时间：120分钟，满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。 3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 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 is the woman doing? A．Inquiring about a course. B．Scheduling an appointment. C．Making a class arrangement. 2．What does the man plan to do this Saturday? A．Do voluntary work. B．Visit kids in hospital. C．Take a bike trip. 3．Where are the speakers? A．In a car. B．At home. C．In a supermarket. 4．What are the speakers mainly talking about? A．Buying a car. B．Taking a ride. C．Consulting a dealer. 5．Why do the speakers decide to share the video link? A．To record the impressive moment. B．To raise awareness about melting ice. C．To call on people to take immediate action. 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．In which aspect does Max have challenges according to the man? A．Math study. B．Social connection. C．Learning efficiency. 7．What is the man’s attitude toward Max’s performance? A．Critical. B．Concerned. C．Constructive. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9、10题。 8．How long does Lisa usually work out a week? A．About 1 hour. B．About 5 hours. C．About 7 hours. 9．What is the relationship between Lisa and Bella? A．Teacher and parent. B．Fellow workers. C．Mother and daughter. 10．What does Lisa suggest at the end of the conversation? A．Diversifying PE classes. B．Reducing school time. C．Adding after-school sports. 听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。 11．Why does the man jog that early? A．To feel more refreshed. B．To avoid crowds. C．To enjoy cooler weather. 12．What prevents the woman from keeping jogging? A．Lacking motivation. B．Setting improper goals. C．Feeling too tired. 13．How does the man make running enjoyable? A．By adjusting his pace. B．By exercising together. C．By enjoying music. 听第9段材料,回答第14至16题。 14．How does the man describe restaurant work? A．Mostly enjoyable. B．Extremely demanding. C．Highly creative. 15．What is the common practice for the staff during the family meal? A．Sharing their thoughts. B．Showing cooking skills. C．Checking their duty. 16．How has the man’s understanding of cooking changed? A．From pressure to comfort. B．From teamwork to independence. C．From duty to personal expression. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17．What does the speaker consider most important? A．Logical development. B．Independent reasoning C．Academic honesty. 18．What does the speaker stress about references? A．They should come from journals. B．They should be clearly identified. C．They should be listed at the end. 19．Which best describes the requirements for using AI tools? A．Assist, not replace. B．Language check only. C．Avoid using them. 20．What happens if a paper is submitted late? A．Receive a lower grade. B．Be rejected. C．Be rewritten. 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 　　Scientists in the United States have developed a computer program that they say could provide an early warning of major earthquakes. The new system is designed to give warnings seconds before an earthquake strikes. That may not sound like very long. However, it could give people time to get under a table or take shelter someplace safe. The flow of electric power or gas could be cut off. Air traffic controllers could warn away pilots. Even so­called “smart buildings” could be designed to get ready. The system uses a mathematical program to measure information collected by instruments deployed across the Los Angeles area. Southern California has more than 150 seismic (地震的) stations that measure movements within the ground. The information they collect is sent to a high­speed computer. An earthquake shakes the ground with two kinds of waves. The new system uses information from a low­energy wave that moves quickly but causes little damage. Experts call this the P­wave. The slower but stronger S­wave is the main threat to life. Japan has a system based on P­waves. There, the warnings are used to slow down high­speed bullet trains. Other countries have warning systems that measure S­waves. The new system is designed to estimate the strength of the earthquake once the shaking starts. Areas directly above the center of the earthquake would have the least warning. Distant places might have as long as forty seconds. The scientists are still testing their system in the Los Angeles area. Professor Allen notes that an early warning system for earthquakes would require great attention from the public. 21．Which of the following is TRUE about the new earthquake warning system? A．It can give people enough time to run away from earthquakes. B．It can give people seconds to take immediate measures. C．It is developed in Japan. D．It is a system based on S­waves. 22．Which of the following can benefit from the new system most? A．Areas far away from the center of the earthquake. B．Areas directly above the center of the earthquake. C．The Los Angel-es area. D．High­speed bullet trains. 23．From what Professor Allen notes in the last paragraph we can infer that________. A．it’s very important for people to become educated B．it’s very important to warn people before an earthquake starts C．it’s very important for people to know about earthquakes D．it’s very important for people to know about the new system B A new study has found that some of the hottest heatwaves in history happened a long time ago and were not well known. Scientists from the University of Bristol did this research and said that as our world gets warmer, we can expect even hotter heatwaves in the future. The study found five very hot heatwaves that were not talked about much. Dr. Vikki Thompson, who led the study, said that the heatwave in Canada and the United States was very surprising, but there were even hotter ones in the past. She also said that using what we know about the climate, we can guess that very hot days will get more common in the next 100 years. Heatwaves can cause a lot of problems. The one in western North America was very bad and caused many catastrophes. It also started big fires that damaged many things and ruined crops. People will remember this heatwave because it caused so much damage. Even though the hottest places are not always the ones that have the biggest problems, they are often connected. Knowing more about the very hot days and where they happen can help protect the most vulnerable regions. Professor Dann Mitchell, who also worked on the study, said that climate change is a big health problem for everyone on Earth. He pointed out that many heatwaves in places that are not very rich were not noticed. When a country gets very hot, it can cause many people to die, especially if the temperature is not normal for them. The University of Bristol cares about the problems caused by climate change and wants to help fix them. In 2019, it was the first university in the UK to say that there is a climate emergency (紧急情况). 24．What can we expect about heatwaves in the future? A．They will decrease in amount. B．They will only affect certain regions. C．They will have no impact on global health. D．They will increase in degree over the coming century. 25．What does the underlined word “catastrophes” in paragraph 3 mean? A．Cuts in food production. B．Events resulting in great loss. C．Activities held by government. D．Something important to environment. 26．Why is it important to understand where the hottest heatwaves have happened? A．To predict where the next heatwave will happen. B．To find the connection between heatwaves and crop yields. C．To help take measures to protect the most vulnerable regions. D．To determine which countries need to reduce their greenhouse gas. 27．What can we know from paragraph 5? A．Climate change has had a great influence on health. B．The heatwaves outside of the developed world are always noticed. C．The death rate related to the climate change is expected to be lower. D．Developing countries are warned of the influences of climate change. C 　　On a quiet street in Bangkok, a shop owner watches water rise through her floor for the third time this year. She simply moves her goods to the second floor and waits. Four blocks away, a newly built park is doing something strange — it’s designed to flood. This is not failure. This is adaptation. For more than a century, cities treated water as the enemy to be defeated. Engineers built higher walls, stronger pumps (泵) and deeper channels. The enemy metaphor ran deep: We “fight” floods, “battle” rising seas and storm surges. And for a while, it worked, or seemed to. Then came the storms that broke the walls. Hurricane Sandy flooded 51 square kilometers of New York City in 2012. In 2021, floods in Germany killed more than 180 people despite advanced warning systems. The concrete defenses, perfected over generations, were failing in plain sight. What these events exposed was not a problem in engineering, but a problem in thinking. You cannot defeat water; you can only delay it. And delay is not a strategy. Not with a bang, but with a rethink. In Copenhagen, after a 2011 flood caused nearly a billion dollars in damage, city planners didn’t just rebuild — they redesigned. A new park called Tasinge Plads now serves as a public square when dry and a retention pond (蓄水池) when rains come. Children play on equipment that doubles as water storage. The enemy has become a neighbor. The most telling change may be happening in the Netherlands, a country that literally built itself on the idea of defeating water. However, the Room for the River program, begun in 2007, has done something unconventional: it moved dikes (堤坝) back, lowered floodplains, and gave rivers room to breathe. When water rises now, it flows where it’s meant to go. Back in Bangkok, the shop owner knows something that city engineers are only beginning to learn. Water doesn’t need to be fought. It needs to be expected. The old question was: How high can we build the wall? The new question is: What can we build that water can live with? 28．How does the author present the issue in the first paragraph? A．By describing a scene. B．By presenting a comparison. C．By citing a shop owner. D．By explaining a phenomenon. 29．What does the author try to illustrate in paragraph 4? A．The inconvenience of concrete defenses. B．The severity of natural disasters worldwide. C．The shortage of advanced warning systems. D．The ineffectiveness of old flood control ways. 30．What is Netherlands’ water management like according to the text? A．Cautious and flexible. B．Economical and reliable. C．Innovative and reasonable. D．Efficient and systematic. 31．What do the two questions at the end of the text mainly show? A．The necessity of construction. B．The importance of engineering. C．The transformation in concepts. D．The trouble in solving problems. D A friend living in St. Thomas recently marked herself “safe” on social media for the second time in two weeks. She was safe in only the most critical sense that she was alive. Her home and her business had been reduced to broken bricks. Puerto Rico has been destroyed by hurricanes. Last month, hundreds died in Mexican earthquakes. Hurricane Irma hit the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Florida Keys, and laid waste to Barbuda. Harvey devastated parts of Texas. Fifteen separate fires have turned thousands of Northern California homes and businesses to dust and smoked out neighboring cities. Closer to us, the Anaheim Hills fire has laid waste to nearly 6,000 acres. That number will be higher tomorrow. And about tomorrow: what might it bring? A swarm of locusts (蝗虫)? My friend referred to “natural” or “man-made” disasters as distinct phenomena. Certainly, “natural”disasters and “man-made” disasters long preceded (先于) the industrial revolution. But unprecedented hurricanes and wildfires are not simply the hand of God or nature — they are also the hand of man and his machines, which create conditions in which such natural disasters can spark and spread. Meanwhile, wars are often fought over or worsened by a scarcity of natural resources. “Natural” and “man-made”are now more like a Venn diagram than two separate circles which orbit each other. There is little comfort or clarity to be found in this knit space; the feeling is closer to dread. Our best hope may be to stay kind to ourselves and others, to acknowledge that we will fight and break a little easier, to hold those troubled by catastrophe (灾难) in our thoughts and not turn away from them, to remember that — as much as our minds might want to deny it — we too will need help. Climate change will harm us personally; it will harm our successors, those we love; that person on the news today, covered in debris or wading (跋涉) through water, may well be us tomorrow. It’s a mean truth, but there’s compassion to be obtained from it. Disaster, if we let it, can teach us that we who have not yet suffered are not untouchable; we are not special; we are lucky. And luck runs out. 32．Some factual examples are used to illustrate natural disasters in the first three paragraphs EXCEPT ________. A．fires in Northern California B．earthquakes in Mexico C．hurricanes in Puerto Rico D．locusts in parts of Texas 33．What does the author think of natural and man-made disasters? A．Earthquakes, floods, wildfires and other disasters are simply the call of God. B．Natural and man-made disasters are disturbingly interconnected with each other. C．There is scarcely a connection between the circles of “natural” and “man-made”. D．The hand of man and his machines didn’t spark wars until the industrial revolution. 34．In face of disasters, the author maintains that hopefully we might ________. A．realize we humans are unlikely to beat B．turn away from environmental protection C．extend our compassion to disaster victims D．stay informed of news about catastrophes 35．Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A．What Natural Disasters Can Teach Us B．We Are Running Out of Luck in Nature C．The Countdown to a Catastrophic Disaster D．Climate Change Harms All Beings Equally 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。 Fire is a devastating force that can reduce years of memories to ashes in minutes. For high school students, understanding fire safety is not just a school requirement — but a critical life skill. 36 The key lies not in panic, but in prevention, preparation and a clear plan. 37 Most fires can be avoided by maintaining fire-safety consciousness in daily life. Watch out for common dangers like overloaded power strips (排插), unattended cooking, and careless use of candles. 38 These simple devices cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. Knowing how to use a fire extinguisher can stop a small fire from becoming a catastrophe. However, when prevention fails, a well-rehearsed escape plan becomes your lifeline. Identify two ways out of every room, usually a door and a window. 39 Agree on a specific outdoor meeting place, such as a tree or a lamppost, so that you can quickly account for everyone. During a fire, seconds count. If the alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Before opening a door, feel it with the back of your hand. If it’s warm, use your second way out. Crawl low under smoke where the air is cleaner and cooler. Breathing in poisonous smoke, not flames, is the leading cause of fire-related deaths. Once outside, call emergency services immediately. 40 . If you adopt these practices, you will be empowered to convert knowledge into a reliable defense. A．Never go back inside for any possession. B．Prevention is always the first line of defense. C．However, all elevators in high-rise buildings shouldn’t be operated. D．This awareness allows you to protect not only yourself but also others. E．Therefore, it is crucial to conduct regular fire drills in your community. F．Make sure all secondary exits can be operated instantly from the inside. G．Always ensure smoke alarms are installed and functional on every floor. 第三部分　语言运用(共两节,满分30分) 第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分) 　　阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 　It isn’t surprising that most people associate fires with death and destruction. But for Jeremy Bailey, a fire manager at the Nature Conservancy, fire is a natural process that 41 the landscape, much like rain. “When I think about fire, it always brings me a pleasant feeling,” he says. He is the first 42 on Life with Fire, a podcast hosted by former wildland firefighter Monthei. After an introductory show, each 43 features an interview with an expert that sets out to show that shocking news accounts of wildfires don’t tell the whole story. “Wildfire is a subtle subject that shouldn’t be 44 to the same talking points every summer and then forgotten about every winter,” says Monthei. The effect of climate change on wildfires is a big talking point on the show because it creates more 45 conditions for fire and lengthens fire seasons. However, a few guests suggest that climate change isn’t the only 46 . In an absorbing discussion about the historic firestorm that hit northern California in September, Nick at the National Interagency Fire Center talks about the factors that had to 47 for such unheard-of fires to occur. 48 the absence of summer monsoons (季风) and presence of persistent heatwaves, it still took lightning and strong winds to generate those vast flames. Another big issue the show tackles is the fact that we can’t put out all wildfires, so we will have to manage them. Bailey is a fan of 49 fires. These “prescribed fires” are often started to clear the low vegetation, such as bushes and dead plants, that typically 50 severe wildfires. Planned blazes are mainly used to reduce the risks of disastrous fires, but he thinks they have wider potential. The podcast also discusses how to encourage women and ethnic minority groups into fire-related jobs, and how to retain them, as these jobs are still 51 done by white men. Lenya, who started a training scheme for women in fire, thinks people with 52 backgrounds are needed to help tackle the growing severity of wildfires. “ 53 at its core requires diversity because you have to have people thinking about issues in different ways and bringing different types of solution to the table,” she says. One 54 of Life with Fire is that although later shows are accessible to a general audience, the podcast takes time to get into its stride (进展). Presenting the topics it covers in a different order would have helped guide people with no knowledge of fire science. Upcoming shows will be more 55 as Monthei talks to fire practitioners from around the world. “I think telling stories and sharing new perspectives worldwide is a critical first step,” she says. 41．A．revitalises B．carbonises C．destroys D．dominates 42．A．host B．interviewer C．guest D．fan 43．A．disaster B．episode C．report D．medium 44．A．converted B．elevated C．referred D．minimized 45．A．demanding B．incredible C．favourable D．changeable 46．A．threat B．cause C．effect D．subject 47．A．line up B．set aside C．make up D．watch out 48．A．In spite of B．On account of C．In case of D．As well as 49．A．extinguished B．unparalleled C．exploited D．controlled 50．A．manages B．promises C．fuels D．eases 51．A．largely B．rarely C．freely D．duly 52．A．professional B．diverse C．related D．noble 53．A．Innovation B．Severity C．Equality D．Broadcast 54．A．theme B．feature C．criticism D．merit 55．A．critical B．international C．scientific D．controversial 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。 Hong Kong on Saturday started a series of mourning 56 (activity) after firefighting and rescue operations in the fire-struck residential complex of Wang Fuk Court were 57 (large) completed. John Lee, chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), along with principal officials of the HKSAR government and civil servants 58 (participate) in a memorial service at the government headquarters on Saturday. The memorial service started at around 8:00 am. With the national flag and the HKSAR flag raised at half-mast, all officials 59 were present observed 60 three-minute silence in mourning for the fire victims. During the three-day mourning period, the government will set up condolence (吊唁) points in all 18 districts across the city, enabling the public 61 (sign) condolence books and mourn the victims. As of 3 pm local time Saturday, the fire at the residential complex had left 128 dead and 83 others 62 (injure), with 144 people previously 63 (list) missing now confirmed safe, according to the police. So far, support funds for the fire 64 (reach) HK$1.1 billion (about $141.3 million). 65 HK$800 million coming from donations and HKS300 million from government grants, according to Cheuk Wing-hing, deputy chief secretary for administration of the HKSAR government. 第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 　假如你是李华，你校英文报正在开展以“What to Do During an Earthquake?”为题的征文活动，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括： 1.在教室时怎样做； 2.在家时怎样更安全； 3.在街上时，要注意什么。 注意：1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 What to Do During an Earthquake? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节(满分25分) 　　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。 　In 2005, my husband Meherwan and I took a leap of faith. We moved with our 3-year-old daughter, Aria, from the bustling streets of San Francisco to Asheville, a small Appalachian town. To me, relocating from a major international city to the mountains seemed like a “wild experiment”, filled with the unknown. However, Asheville quickly got its hooks into us. We opened a restaurant, and soon discovered that life here felt “real”. During a local festival, I watched Aria run to embrace a stranger of her age, while around them, punk-rock cooks and elderly people from all walks of life held hands in a community dance. I realized then that people moved here to rediscover community and look out for each other. We had found our “forever roots” in this unique haven of openness and tolerance. But our bond was tested on September 27, 2024, when Hurricane Helene struck with record-breaking quantities of rain. We awoke to a world of utter devastation. Ankle-deep streams had turned into wild rivers, smashing homes and businesses. The ruin was complete: roads were washed out, power lines were down, and we were cut off from the rest of the world. No cell service, no Internet, no running water — only the frightening silence of isolation. Refusing to sit still and grieve, Meherwan and I gathered a small crew at our restaurant. We had thrived here for nineteen years, and now it was time to give back. By the second day, we began cooking for our neighbors, despite the lack of resources. We weren’t just serving food; we were trying to sustain the spirit of our town. While we were busy in the kitchen, I looked up to see a group of kids wandering in on their bikes. They weren’t looking for a handout but rather to give a hand. With their boots covered in mud, they stood ready. “We want to help,” one of them said firmly. 注意： 1.续写词数应为150 左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。 I nodded and assigned the young volunteers to the sandwich station. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Soon, similar scenes of support were playing out all over the city. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 原创精品资源学科网独家享有版权，侵权必究！1 学科网（北京）股份有限公司1 / 23 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $