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江苏省苏州第一中学校2025-2026学年第二学期阶段性测试
高二年级英语试卷
(考试时间:120分钟 总分150分)
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What is the weather like now?
A. Sunny. B. Stormy. C. Cloudy.
2. Where is the man going?
A. Andrew Square. B. The post office. C. Jack’s restaurant.
3. What did the man do just now?
A. He answered an inquiry. B. He worked on a report. C. He fixed a computer.
4. When will the store open?
A. In 10 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 40 minutes.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their ways of keeping fit. B. Tips for regular gym-goers. C. Benefits of having a hobby.
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. What does Jim value most about the apartment?
A. The size. B. The surroundings. C. The location.
7. How much rent will the woman pay per month?
A. $300. B. $320. C. $350.
听第7段材料,回答第8至 10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Parent and child. C. Teacher and student.
9. What does Howard see as an advantage of being a teacher?
A. Having clear teaching targets. B. Adopting a youthful mindset.
C. Developing a habit of lifelong learning.
10. How does Howard feel about his future career choice?
A. Confused. B. Confident. C. Anxious.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why does Anna come to Shanghai?
A. For study. B. For sightseeing. C. For work.
12. What makes Anna a bit disappointed in Shanghai?
A. The weather. B. The food. C. The language.
13. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At the man’s house. B. At the airport. C. In an office.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What is the hardest part for Martin to play a superhero?
A. Getting his body in shape. B. Performing in action scenes. C. Managing his facial expressions.
15. What does Martin like best about growing up in Canada?
A. Having access to nature. B. Receiving international education.
C. Maintaining a strong family bond.
16. How did Martin get into acting?
A. By filling in for an actor. B. By working as a producer. C. By studying acting at university.
17. What is the last question of the interview about?
A. Martin’s views on education. B. Martin’s potential career choice.
C. Martin’s cooperation with companies.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the aim of World Sleep Day?
A. To illustrate the harm of sleep loss. B. To tell people how to get enough sleep.
C. To stress the importance of high-quality sleep.
19. What does the study from the University of South Australia show?
A. Adults don’t have enough sleep on workdays.
B. Sleep quality plays a decisive role in people’s health.
C. Daytime physical activities have a positive effect on sleep.
20. What are most people unaware of?
A. The risks linked with sleep disorders.
B. The necessity of work-life balance.
C. The solutions to sleep problems.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Dubai, make your day!
Thanks to global connections, Dubai has become an ideal destination for refreshing yourself. Here’s how to plan a one-day trip with wow factors.
Have a sky-high supper
Combine dining with the views from Burj Khalifa (迪拜塔) by booking a table at At. Mosphere on the 122nd floor. The observation area is just above this restaurant, where you’ll enjoy the incredible views with fewer crowds. And with cuisine described as “top drawer”, it is sure to be lunch, afternoon tea or dinner you’ll never forget.
Swim above the city
Have a refreshing swim at Aura Skypool, which offers 360-degree views from 50 floors up. From here, the Palm (棕榈岛) and the sea sparkles become clear to see. In addition to its daytime sessions, it hosts sunrise swims and early morning yoga, as well as night bookings until11 p.m.
Enjoy the beach
Steal sunshine on the white sands of Kite Beach, with its views of another symbol of Dubai’s skyline: the sail-shaped Burj AI Arab (阿拉伯塔酒店). The beach is free to visit in the day time. Alternatively, Kitesurf School Dubai offers a variety of sea sports in the afternoon.
Photograph that skyline
Aperture Photos Tours arrange for a local photographer to guide you to capture breathtaking views from the
“Vertical Forest” being built in Downtown to Dubai Marina (迪拜码头). The tours are private and available in the afternoon; all you need is a camera and a head for heights.
1. What do At. Mosphere and Aura Skypool have in common?
A. They offer the top-ranking cuisine.
B. They are accessible from dawn till dark.
C. They satisfy tourists’ needs of exercising the body.
D. They are perfect observation areas with a view below.
2. Which place suits a tourist who is afraid of heights?
A. At. Mosphere. B. Aura Skypool.
C. Kite Beach. D. Vertical Forest.
3. Where can the text be found?
A. In a travel brochure. B. In a history book.
C. In a sports magazine. D. In a fashion guide.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了迪拜一日游的行程安排,包括在迪拜塔的高空餐厅用餐、在Aura Skypool游泳、在Kite Beach享受阳光、以及拍摄迪拜天际线的照片等活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Have a sky-high supper部分的“Combine dining with the views from Burj Khalifa (迪拜塔) by booking a table at At. Mosphere on the 122ⁿd floor.(通过在122层的At.Mosphere餐厅预订一张桌子,将用餐与迪拜塔(Burj Khalifa)的美景结合起来。)”和Swim above the city部分的“Have a refreshing swim at Aura Skypool, which offers 360-degree views from 50 floors up.(在Aura Skypool享受清爽的游泳体验,那里提供从50层楼上欣赏的360度全景)”可知,At. Mosphere和Aura Skypool的共同点在于它们都是绝佳的观景点,可以看到下面的景色。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Enjoy the beach部分的“Steal sunshine on the white sands of Kite Beach, with its views of another symbol of Dubai’s skyline: the sail-shaped Burj AI Arab (阿拉伯塔酒店).(在风筝海滩的白色沙滩上享受阳光,同时欣赏迪拜天际线的另一个标志性建筑:帆船形状的阿拉伯塔酒店)”可知,Kite Beach是一个海滩,游客可以在这里享受阳光和沙滩,而不是在高处观赏景色。由此可知,对于害怕高度的游客来说,Kite Beach是一个合适的选择。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。文章主要介绍了迪拜一日游的行程安排,包括在迪拜塔的高空餐厅用餐、在Aura Skypool游泳、在Kite Beach享受阳光、以及拍摄迪拜天际线的照片等活动,这些内容都是旅游相关的。由此推知,这篇文章最可能出现在旅游手册中。故选A。
B
My mom was admitted to the ICU. I got the news 10 minutes before I was scheduled to be interviewed for a higher position. It was unprofessionally last minute to cancel. But I knew I couldn’t give it my full attention. So, I emailed to explain. The program office r replied immediately, urging me to focus on my family. “The overall goal over the coming weeks is to just be a good daughter,” she said. “We can wait.”
Since my mother’s cancer diagnosis (诊断), she has overcome many obstacles, for which we are incredibly grateful. But as the years passed and I mixed my caregiving role with my professional responsibilities, I found myself increasingly falling short at work. I was missing events because I was with her for treatments. I didn’t apply to training because I couldn’t focus. I was making silly mistakes, forgetting things and asking for extensions. I feared I was letting down my colleagues.
But in time, I came to feel I was in the right place. As it happens, my research is in a field seeking to assess and improve health care. With my mother’s illness, I suddenly went from studying it in a removed way to being completely, heartbreakingly in the middle of it. Besides the helplessness, stress, and sadness, I found I just couldn’t turn off my research brain, studying her care and texting colleagues with ideas, which reassured me that even though I was currently only giving my career about 50% of attention, I was more engaged than ever with my scientific questions.
I also learned that some good could come from allowing the boundaries between my work and life to blur (模糊). I received empathy, understanding and kindness from my program officer and colleagues. I learned how being weak brought out the best in people. I no longer try to predict what will happen next. Instead, I try to focus on my newfound appreciation for the things like friendship, connection, and sometimes unexpected support. And although I sometimes miss the clean boundaries I used to have, I’ve learned to embrace the blurriness.
4. What can be learned from the first paragraph?
A. The author missed an important interview.
B. The author gave up her job due to her mother.
C. The author failed to get promoted to be a professor.
D. The author was blamed for her absence from an interview.
5. How does the author contribute to the work now?
A. By writing papers. B. By entirely working remotely.
C. By working as a social worker. D. By providing first-hand resources.
6. Which of the following might the author agree with?
A. Roses given, fragrance in hand. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C. What a man needs most is appreciation. D. When all else is lost, the future still remains.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Empathy, why do I value? B. Work and life, how do I balance?
C. Medical research, why do I care? D. Family or career, which do I choose?
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. B 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了作者因母亲生病需要在工作和家庭之间做出选择,最终学会了拥抱这种模糊状态,并从中收获了很多。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“My mom was admitted to the ICU. I got the news 10 minutes before I was scheduled to be interviewed for a higher position. It was unprofessionally last minute to cancel. (我妈妈住进了重症监护室。我在预定接受更高职位面试的10分钟前得到了这个消息。取消是不专业的最后一分钟)”可知,作者在面试前十分钟得知母亲住进ICU的消息,虽然取消面试很不专业,但作者还是选择了取消。所以作者错过了一次重要的面试。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“I found I just couldn’t turn off my research brain, studying her care and texting colleagues with ideas, which reassured me that even though I was currently only giving my career about 50% of attention, I was more engaged than ever with my scientific questions.(我发现我无法关闭我的研究大脑,研究她的护理,并给同事发短信提出想法,这让我放心,尽管我目前只关注我的职业生涯约50%,但我比以往任何时候都更专注于我的科学问题)”可知,作者在研究她母亲的护理时,会给同事们发短信提出自己的想法,这说明作者现在是通过提供第一手资源来贡献自己的工作的。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“I also learned that some good could come from allowing the boundaries between my work and life to blur (模糊). I received empathy, understanding and kindness from my program officer and colleagues. I learned how being weak brought out the best in people..(我还了解到,让我的工作和生活之间的界限变得模糊可能会带来一些好处。我从项目官员和同事那里得到了同情、理解和善意。我学会了软弱是如何让人发挥出最好的一面的)”可知,作者意识到脆弱也能激发出人们最好的一面,并开始珍惜友谊、人际关系以及有时意想不到的支持。由此可推知,作者可能会同意“黑暗中总有一丝光明(即每个困难都有好的一面)”的观点。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段的“I also learned that some good could come from allowing the boundaries between my work and life to blur (模糊). I received empathy, understanding and kindness from my program officer and colleagues. (我还了解到,让我的工作和生活之间的界限变得模糊可能会带来一些好处。我从项目官员和同事那里得到了同情、理解和善意)”以及全文可知,文章主要讲述了作者因母亲生病需要在工作和家庭之间做出选择,最终学会了拥抱这种模糊状态,并从中收获了很多。所以“工作和生活,我如何平衡”适合作本文的标题。故选B。
C
“There is no time out on the ice,” says Toku Oshima, “no calendar but the migrations of sea creatures.” She can hunt and fish the same way her ancestors did, traveling by dog sled and sleeping in the wooden hut. In Greenland’s northernmost town, the old ways are still alive.
But those ways are under threat. Human-caused climate change has disturbed weather patterns and pushed the rhythms of animals out of tune with the ice and sun. Residents struggle to earn a living through hunting and fishing, leaving them unable to afford the imported oil that keeps their homes warm and lit during the long arctic night. The high cost of electricity and heat has forced some people to abandon their traditional livelihoods—or to leave the town altogether.
“Qaanaaq residents should be able to heat their homes without sacrificing their culture,” Oshima said. But that will require them to abandon the culprit behind their challenges of climate change and energy security: fossil fuels. Instead, drawing power from local wind and sunshine can reduce the cost of living in Qaanaaq, easing financial pressures on residents who already live at the edge of survival and it can help the town do its part to control the planet-warming pollution that threatens its very existence.
Together with scientists and engineers from Dartmouth College, Oshima is working to bring renewable energy to one of the most remote places on Earth. The effort is in its infancy, with Oshima’s partners still developing what they hope to install. To succeed in such an isolated and harsh environment, they are leaning on the expertise of those who thrived in this landscape for generations. Each design is intended specifically for conditions in Qaanaaq and tested by the residents themselves.
Dartmouth College engineer Mary albert, the U.S. co-leader for the project, sees it as a potential model for sustainability efforts the world over. “It’s cogeneration of knowledge,” she said, “so Qaanaaq residents can continue to live where they want to live and how they want to live.”
8. Why do some residents leave the town altogether?
A. They lack living necessities. B. Fewer creatures can be hunted or fished.
C. They want to make a fortune. D. They can’t afford high cost of power.
9. What should Qaanaaq residents do to help their culture survive?
A. Avoid heating their home. B. Purchase imported oil.
C. Give up fossil fuels. D. Turn to experts for help.
10. How do scientists and engineers solve the problem?
A. By lessening residents’ living cost. B. By reducing air pollution.
C. By developing local alternative energy. D. By fixing some equipment.
11. What is the significance of the project?
A. Promoting Qaanaaq local culture and lifestyle.
B. Helping Qaanaaq residents get back home.
C. Developing sustainable energy for the world.
D. Embracing renewable energy to save culture.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了在地球最偏远的地方之一——格陵兰岛最北部的Qaanaaq镇,Toku Oshima和来自达特茅斯学院的科学家及工程师们正在努力将可再生能源引入该镇,以应对由气候变化带来的挑战和能源安全问题。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The high cost of electricity and heat has forced some people to abandon their traditional livelihoods—or to leave the town altogether.(高昂的电力和取暖费用迫使一些人放弃了他们传统的生计,或者完全离开了这个城镇。)”可知,一些居民离开城镇是因为他们无法承担高昂的电力成本。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“But that will require them to abandon the culprit behind their challenges of climate change and energy security: fossil fuels. Instead, drawing power from local wind and sunshine can reduce the cost of living in Qaanaaq…(但这需要他们放弃化石燃料这一导致他们面临气候变化和能源安全挑战的罪魁祸首。相反,利用当地的风能和太阳能可以降低Qaanaaq的生活成本……)”可知,Qaanaaq的居民应该放弃化石燃料,使用可再生能源,才能帮助他们的文化得以生存。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“Together with scientists and engineers from Dartmouth College, Oshima is working to bring renewable energy to one of the most remote places on Earth.(大岛(Oshima)与达特茅斯学院(Dartmouth College)的科学家和工程师们合作,致力于将可再生能源带到地球上最偏远的地方之一。)”可知,科学家们和工程师们通过与当地居民的紧密合作,致力于在Qaanaaq这样的偏远地区发展可再生能源,以解决他们面临的能源问题。这表明他们通过开发当地的可替代能源来解决这个问题。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Dartmouth College engineer Mary albert, the U.S. co-leader for the project, sees it as a potential model for sustainability efforts the world over. “It’s cogeneration of knowledge,” she said, “so Qaanaaq residents can continue to live where they want to live and how they want to live.”(达特茅斯学院的工程师玛丽·阿尔伯特(Mary Albert)是该项目的美国联合负责人,她认为这个项目是全世界可持续性努力的潜在模式。“这是知识的共生,”她说,“因此,卡纳克(Qaanaaq)的居民可以继续在他们想住的地方、以他们想要的方式生活。”)”可知,这个项目旨在通过可再生能源让Qaanaaq的居民能够继续他们的生活方式和文化。由此可知,项目的意义在于接受可再生能源以拯救文化。故选D。
D
If you happen to be in Hollywood and see a car go by with no driver at the wheel, don’t be alarmed. After more than a year of testing, around 50 driverless robotaxis are debuting (首次亮相) to the public across Los Angeles on Thursday.
The autonomous vehicles are run by Waymo, which is owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet. Waymo started giving driverless rides to passengers in San Francisco last year and also operates them in Phoenix. In the coming weeks, Waymo will change to a paid service.
The Southern California debut comes as controversy and mistakes have troubled self-driving cars in San Francisco. Both Waymo and its competitor Cruise, which is owned by GM, have been blamed for running red lights, blocking public buses and getting in the way of emergency responders.
Cruise was involved in an incident that left a pedestrian (行人) severely injured in October — causing the company to stop operations and lose its operating permit in the state. It hasn’t necessarily been a smooth ride for Waymo in Los Angeles. In the run-up to its debut in the city, there have been complaints by Los Angeles’s mayor Karen Bass and protests by local residents. “Autonomous vehicles like the ones that Waymo wants to launch in our communities, have been causing chaos wherever they go.” Yvonne Wheeler, president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor said. “It’s clear that this technology is not ready to be introduced into our roads and our cities.”
However, both Cruise and Waymo say their vehicles are safer than human drivers and that they’ve had relatively few incidents. “Once an unimaginable future, autonomous driving is now a real-world way of getting around for tens of thousands of people each week,” said Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo. He also mentioned that Waymo is already setting its sights on its next robotaxi debut. It says it plans to start offering rides in Austin, Texas, later this year.
12. What is the function of paragraph 1?
A. To introduce a topic. B. To explain a phenomenon.
C. To share an experience. D. To state an opinion.
13. What does the underlined word “controversy” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Praise. B. Alternative C. Priority D. Argument.
14. What’s Yvonne Wheeler’s attitude towards autonomous vehicles run by Waymo?
A. Negative. B. Favorable. C. Unconcerned. D. Uncertain.
15. What is the best title of this text?
A. Waymo’s robotaxi service set to expand into Los Angeles
B. Cruise and Waymo made the Hollywood imagination come true
C. Waymo’s robotaxi service removed public concern across Los Angeles
D. Cruise and Waymo ensured the safety of robotaxi despite controversy
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. A 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要介绍Waymo公司的无人驾驶出租车即将在洛杉矶公开亮相,同时伴随诸多争议、事故以及各方不同的态度。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“If you happen to be in Hollywood and see a car go by with no driver at the wheel, don’t be alarmed. After more than a year of testing, around 50 driverless robotaxis are debuting (首次亮相) to the public across Los Angeles on Thursday. (如果你碰巧在好莱坞,看到一辆无人驾驶的汽车驶过,不必惊慌。经过一年多的测试,约50辆无人驾驶出租车将于周四在洛杉矶面向公众首次亮相。)”可知,作者以场景引入的方式,自然引出无人驾驶出租车登陆洛杉矶这一文章主题。故选A项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第三段中的“The Southern California debut comes as controversy and mistakes have troubled self-driving cars in San Francisco. Both Waymo and its competitor Cruise, which is owned by GM, have been blamed for running red lights, blocking public buses and getting in the way of emergency responders. (此次南加州亮相之际,旧金山的自动驾驶汽车正饱受controversy和事故困扰。Waymo及其竞争对手通用汽车旗下的Cruise都因闯红灯、阻挡公交车以及妨碍应急救援人员通行而受到指责。)”可知,自动驾驶汽车接连出现违规与安全问题,引发了公众的不满和多方争论,因此画线词“controversy”意为“争论、争议”。故选D项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Autonomous vehicles like the ones that Waymo wants to launch in our communities, have been causing chaos wherever they go. (像Waymo想要在我们社区推出的这类自动驾驶汽车,走到哪里就引发哪里的混乱。)”以及“It’s clear that this technology is not ready to be introduced into our roads and our cities. (很明显,这项技术还未准备好被投入到我们的道路和城市中使用。)”可知,伊冯·惠勒对Waymo运营的自动驾驶汽车持否定态度。故选A项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文,尤其是第一段中的“After more than a year of testing, around 50 driverless robotaxis are debuting (首次亮相) to the public across Los Angeles on Thursday. (经过一年多的测试,约50辆无人驾驶出租车将于周四在洛杉矶面向公众首次亮相。)”可知,文章围绕Waymo的无人驾驶出租车服务即将进驻洛杉矶展开,既介绍了落地计划,也提及伴随的争议与企业回应,因此“Waymo’s robotaxi service set to expand into Los Angeles (Waymo的自动驾驶出租车服务即将在洛杉矶拓展运营。)”最能概括全文核心,适合作为最佳标题。故选A项。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Historically, CEOs were mainly seen as the managers of their companies. Today’s CEOs, however, are increasingly recognized as essential players on the world stage. _____16_____
It’s a phenomenon called CEO statesmanship. This is a function not only of CEOs’ economic power, but also of their role in influencing a wide range of people. ____17____
How can they maximize their impact?
First, a CEO should be prepared to speak out on critical issues. ____18____ The great fame of CEOs requires them to be informed and thoughtful. More than ever, they are expected to share their views, to engage in national conversations and to contribute to social progress. Saying nothing and avoiding the spot-light may feel safer, but a CEO who stands for nothing is dispensable (可有可无的).
______19______ A CEO shouldn’t make a statement about every news headline. Leaders who express their opinions on every topic will find that they are expected to respond to issues out of their depths. This invites missteps and the loss of authority. Knowing when to speak and when to stay silent is important. Only by focusing on what lies in their depths, interests and values can they make a meaningful contribution.
Finally, a CEO should act as a catalyst (催化剂) for change. _______20_______ Stakeholders can see the difference between lip service and sincere efforts. When a CEO decides to make a statement on a matter of public concern, it must be backed by concrete actions. For example, if they are keen on green development, they can take measures to reduce their firms’ carbon footprint.
By speaking out on critical issues, leading with purpose, and acting as catalysts for change, CEOs can help lead society towards a better future.
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. But how should CEOs take on this role?
C. As leaders, CEOs should lead with purpose.
D. With great power comes great responsibility.
E. CEO statesmanship will matter more than ever.
F. But should CEOs be given so many privileges and responsibilities?
G. They have the power to influence public policy, and even the course of global events.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了首席执行官(CEO)的职责以及影响力。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Historically, CEOs were mainly seen as the managers of their companies. Today’s CEOs, however, are increasingly recognized as essential players on the world stage.(从历史上看,CEO主要被视为公司的管理者。然而,今天的首席执行官们越来越被认为是世界舞台上不可或缺的角色)”可知,本句为本段最后一句,故承接上文,说明CEO被认为是不可或缺角色的原因。故G选项“他们有能力影响公共政策,甚至影响全球事件的进程”符合语境,故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“It’s a phenomenon called CEO statesmanship. This is a function not only of CEOs’ economic power, but also of their role in influencing a wide range of people.(这是一种被称为CEO政治家风度的现象。这不仅与首席执行官的经济实力有关,也与他们在影响广泛人群方面的作用有关)”以及后文“How can they maximize their impact?(他们如何才能最大限度地发挥自己的影响力?)”可知,本句为过渡句,指出CEO是如何发挥自己作用的。故B选项“但是CEO们应该如何扮演这个角色呢?”符合语境,故选B。
【18题详解】
根据上文“First, a CEO should be prepared to speak out on critical issues.(首先,CEO应该准备好就关键问题发表意见)”以及后文“The great fame of CEOs requires them to be informed and thoughtful. More than ever, they are expected to share their views, to engage in national conversations and to contribute to social progress. Saying nothing and avoiding the spot-light may feel safer, but a CEO who stands for nothing is dispensable (可有可无的).(首席执行官们的巨大声誉要求他们见多识广、深思熟虑。人们比以往任何时候都更希望他们分享自己的观点,参与全国性的对话,并为社会进步作出贡献。什么都不说,避开聚光灯可能会让人感觉更安全,但一个什么都不代表的CEO是不可或缺的)”可知,后文提到CEO需要对社会进步做出贡献,强调了他们的责任。故D选项“权力越大,责任越大”符合语境,故选D。
【19题详解】
根据后文“A CEO shouldn’t make a statement about every news headline. Leaders who express their opinions on every topic will find that they are expected to respond to issues out of their depths. This invites missteps and the loss of authority. Knowing when to speak and when to stay silent is important. Only by focusing on what lies in their depths, interests and values can they make a meaningful contribution.(CEO不应该对每个新闻标题都发表声明。对每个话题都表达自己观点的领导者会发现,他们被期望对超出自己深度的问题做出回应。这会导致失误和权威的丧失。知道什么时候该说话,什么时候该保持沉默是很重要的。只有关注自己的深度、兴趣和价值观,才能做出有意义的贡献)”可知,本段主要说明了CEO的领导方式。故C选项“作为领导者,CEO应该有目的性地领导”符合语境,故选C。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Finally, a CEO should act as a catalyst (催化剂) for change.(最后,CEO应该成为变革的催化剂)”以及后文“Stakeholders can see the difference between lip service and sincere efforts. When a CEO decides to make a statement on a matter of public concern, it must be backed by concrete actions. For example, if they are keen on green development, they can take measures to reduce their firms’ carbon footprint.(利益相关者可以看到口头承诺和真诚努力之间的区别。当首席执行官决定就公众关注的问题发表声明时,必须有具体的行动支持。例如,如果他们热衷于绿色发展,他们可以采取措施减少公司的碳足迹)”可知,后文强调了CEO必须有具体的行动来支持自己的言论,即强调了行动。故A选项“行动比语言更响亮”符合语境,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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a kid, I often suffered from nosebleeds. My parents had some ____21____ of traditional Chinese medicine, and they said this was caused by my love for ____22____ fruits. Lychees, my ____23____, had given me “too much heat.” But it didn’t stop me from eating them by the ____24____. After we moved from China to Canada, lychees became harder to find. Whenever we drove to a Chinatown, I would ___25___ all the fruit markets for my red jewels.
As I grow older, trying new fruits widens my horizons. Just when I thought I had ___26___ every pleasant fruity smell in the world, the lulo (龙葵) appeared at my regular fruit shop. Its taste left me wide-eyed and ____27____. The strong, sweet flavor filled my whole house for days. It was such a ____28____ smell that I’d rather believe it was picked from a food scientist’s imagination.
“What lasted is what the soul ate,” Jack Gilbert wrote in his poem The Spirit and the Soul, “The way a child knows the world by putting it into his ____29____.” Each tasting is a chance to be ____30____ with my inner child. The experience is no less ____31____ than seeing the ocean for the first time, leaving me ____32____ what else this world has been hiding from us.
I try most fruits only several times because I always love newer things. But there is one I keep returning to: the soursop (刺果番荔枝). When it is ripe, it tastes wonderful. Wait just one more day, ____33____, and it starts to brown, giving off a terrible smell. Yes, it goes bad fast, ____34____ that life is too short. So don’t let our sweetest days ____35____. “Taste” the joys around us as they come along.
21. A. prejudice B. knowledge C. application D. recognition
22. A. unusual B. unsafe C. unknown D. unforgettable
23. A. option B. recipe C. favorite D. privilege
24. A. half B. pile C. group D. dozen
25. A. search B. purchase C. consult D. approach
26. A. checked B. encountered C. contacted D. explored
27. A. tireless B. hopeless C. speechless D. restless
28. A. rare B. familiar C. terrible D. vital
29. A. mind B. pocket C. mouth D. heart
30. A. refreshed B. reunited C. recharged D. rearranged
31. A. rewarding B. practical C. meaningful D. memorable
32. A. understanding B. investigating C. wondering D. suspecting
33. A. though B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead
34. A. recommending B. promising C. ensuring D. reminding
35. A. set in B. slip away C. split up D. slow down
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了打小喜欢荔枝的作者在成年后对异国水果更加喜欢,这些水果使他拓展了对世界的了解,丰富了他的经验,甚至还让他有了“趁着还没老去,珍惜美好当下”的人生感悟。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我的父母对中医有一定的了解,他们说这是因为我喜欢吃不寻常的水果。A. prejudice偏见;B. knowledge知识;C. application申请;D. recognition认可。根据后文“had given me “too much heat.””可知,父母对中医有一定的了解,有一定中医知识。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我的父母对中医有一定的了解,他们说这是因为我喜欢吃不寻常的水果。A. unusual不寻常的;B. unsafe不安全的;C. unknown未知的;D. unforgettable难忘的。根据后文“had given me “too much heat.””可知,作者爱吃荔枝这种不寻常的水果,导致摄入了“太多的热”。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:我最喜欢的荔枝给了我“太多的热”。A. option选择;B. recipe菜谱;C. favorite最喜欢的东西;D. privilege特权。根据上文“this was caused by my love”可知,荔枝是作者最喜欢吃的水果。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:但这并没有阻止我一打一打地吃。A. half一半;B. pile堆;C. group组;D. dozen打。根据上文“But it didn’t stop me from eating them by the”可知,作者爱吃荔枝,就算吃多了流鼻血也没有阻止作者把它们一打一打吃下去,短语by the dozen表示“按打”。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:每次我们开车去唐人街,我都会在所有的水果市场寻找我的红色珠宝。A. search寻找;B. purchase购买;C. consult咨询;D. approach靠近。根据后文“all the fruit markets for my red jewels”可知,此处指作者在水果市场寻找荔枝。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:正当我以为我已经遇见了世界上所有令人愉快的水果气味时,龙葵出现在我常去的水果店。A. checked检查;B. encountered遇见;C. contacted联系;D. explored探索。根据上文“As I grow older, trying new fruits widens my horizons.(随着年龄的增长,尝试新的水果开阔了我的视野)”以及后文“every pleasant fruity smell in the world”可知,此处表示作者见识、遇见了(encounter)世界上所有令人愉快的水果气味。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:它的味道让我目瞪口呆,说不出话来。A. tireless不知疲倦的;B. hopeless绝望的;C. speechless说不出话的;D. restless坐立不安的。根据上文“Its taste left me wide-eyed and”可知,此处指龙葵的味道让作者惊讶地说不出话。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这是一种罕见的味道,我宁愿相信它是从食品科学家的想象中挑选出来的。A. rare罕见的;B. familiar熟悉的;C. terrible糟糕的;D. vital重要的。根据后文“I’d rather believe it was picked from a food scientist’s imagination”可知,作者宁愿相信它是从食品科学家的想象中挑选出来的,说明味道很罕见。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:杰克·吉尔伯特在他的诗《精神与灵魂》中写道:“灵魂所吃的东西能持久,孩子通过把世界放进嘴里认识世界。”A. mind思维;B. pocket口袋;C. mouth嘴巴;D. heart心。根据上文“What lasted is what the soul ate”可知,此处指孩子认识世界的方式是把世界上的东西放进嘴巴里,故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:每一次品尝都是一次给我内心的孩子团聚的机会。A. refreshed恢复精神;B. reunited团聚;C. recharged再充电;D. rearranged重新排列。根据后文“with my inner child”可知,此处指作者通过品尝水果来和内心的孩子重聚。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:这种经历不比第一次看到海洋更令人难忘,让我想知道这个世界还隐藏了什么。A. rewarding有益的;B. practical实际的;C. meaningful有意义的;D. memorable难忘的。根据后文“than seeing the ocean for the first time”可知,第一次看到海洋是难忘的经历。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:这种经历不比第一次看到海洋更令人难忘,让我想知道这个世界还隐藏了什么。A. understanding理解;B. investigating调查;C. wondering想知道;D. suspecting怀疑。根据后文“what else this world has been hiding from us.”可知,此处指作者对世界充满好奇,想知道这个世界还隐藏了什么。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意:不过,再等一天,它就开始变黄,散发出难闻的气味。A. though不过;B. therefore因此;C. otherwise否则;D. instead反而。根据后文“and it starts to brown, giving off a terrible smell.”可知,仅仅等待一天,这种水果就要变黄,散发出难闻的气味,为转折关系,应用though。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:是的,它坏得很快,提醒着我们生命太短暂。A. recommending推荐;B. promising承诺;C. ensuring确保;D. reminding提醒。根据后文“that life is too short”可知,水果容易坏提醒着我们生命太短暂。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:所以不要让我们最甜蜜的日子溜走。A. set in到来;B. slip away逝去;C. split up分手;D. slow down减速。根据上文“that life is too short”可知,作者感悟不要让我们最甜蜜的日子逝去、溜走。故选B。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
Beijing Diabolo Museum, ____36____ museum of “empty bamboos”, was first opened in May 2009. It was the first “intangible cultural heritage” themed museum ____37____ (site) inside a Beijing community.
The Diabolo Museum ____38____ (house) over 400 diabolos and is divided into three halls, ____39____ (present) the development of diabolos in terms of their history, techniques, and playing tricks.
Some notable exhibits include diabolos ____40____ are over 100 years old, the largest diabolo in the world, mini diabolos, ____41____ a diabolo once played by Puyi, the last emperor of China. There are also plenty of old photographs ____42____ (show) them being sold on the streets.
Also on display is a ____43____ (collect) of the sticks used to control the diabolos. ____44____ (initial), both the spools and the sticks of the Chinese diabolo were made of bamboo, but now they come in _____45_____ (vary) materials such as plastic, wood, and rubber.
【答案】36. a 37. to be sited
38. houses 39. presenting
40. that##which
41. and 42. showing
43. collection
44. Initially
45. various##varied
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了北京抖空竹博物馆的基本情况,包括其开馆时间、展览内容、展品特色以及空竹制作材料的演变等方面的内容。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意:北京空竹博物馆,一座“空竹”博物馆,于2009年5月首次开放。根据上文“Beijing Diabolo Museum(北京空竹博物馆)”可知,此处泛指一座博物馆,应用不定冠词,且museum发音是以辅音音素来头,应用a,故填a。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这是首家位于北京社区内的“非物质文化遗产”主题博物馆。分析句子结构,因名词“intangible cultural heritage” themed museum被序数词修饰,空白处使用动词不定式作后置定语,因空白处与其逻辑主语“intangible cultural heritage” themed museum之间为逻辑上的动宾关系,使用动词不定式的被动式,故填to be sited。
【38题详解】
考查时态。句意:空竹博物馆收藏了 400 多个空竹,它分为三个展厅,从历史、技术和玩法等方面展示空竹的发展。因句子表示的是一个客观情况,谓语动词使用一般现在时。主语“The Diabolo Museum”是单数,谓语动词用第三人称单数形式,故填houses。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:同上。分析句子结构可知,此处应填入现在分词作状语,“present”与逻辑主语“The Diabolo Museum”之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,使用现在分词,故填presenting。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意:一些著名的展品包括有 100 多年历史的空竹、世界上最大的空竹、迷你空竹,还有中国末代皇帝溥仪曾经玩过的空竹。分析句子结构,空白处引导限制性定语从句,先行词是“diabolos”,在从句中作主语,使用关系代词that或which引导从句,故填that/which。
【41题详解】
考查连词。句意:同上。此处“a diabolo once played by Puyi(中国末代皇帝溥仪曾经玩过的空竹)”与前面的内容是并列关系,所以用 and连接。故填and。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:还有很多展示它们在街上出售的老照片。分析句子结构,空白处在句子中作定语,使用非谓语动词,“photographs”与“show”之间是逻辑上的主谓关系,使用现在分词,故填showing。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意:同时展出的还有一组用来控制空竹的棍子。a collection of为固定短语,含义为“一组”,符合句意,故填collection。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意:最初,中国空竹的线轴和棍子都是用竹子做的,但现在它们有各种材料,如塑料、木材和橡胶。此处用副词Initially作状语,修饰整个句子,单词位于句首,首字母大写,故填Initially。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意:同上。此处用形容词various/varied修饰名词materials,故填various/varied。
第四部分 基础知识和写作 (共三节,满分45分)
第一节 单词拼写 (共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
请根据所给汉语或首字母写出空缺处单词的适当形式,使句子完整,语法正确,每空只填一个单词。
46. When COVID-19 reared its head, people ________ (恐慌) and were merely concerned with protecting themselves from the virus as mask stocks ran out. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】panicked
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意:当新冠疫情抬头时,人们恐慌了并且当口罩短缺时人们仅仅关心的是如何保护自我不受病毒感染。空格处在句中作谓语,由and并列结构可知,空格处应用一般过去时,根据汉语提示“恐慌”,应填panicked。故填panicked。
47. When you are l________ with worries, you should try and find a friend to share your feelings. Keeping your worries to yourself for too long will make you sick.(根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】loaded##oaded
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:当你充满忧虑时,你应该试着找一个朋友分担你的感受。把烦恼憋在心里太久会让你生病。根据单词首字母及句意“充满”及空后的with worries,可知应填形容词形式loaded,作表语,be loaded with意为 “装载着;充满”,固定搭配。故填loaded。
48. She traveled the world in ________ (追求) of inspiration for her art. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】pursuit
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:她周游世界,为自己的艺术创作寻求灵感。根据汉语提示和空格前的介词in可知,空格处应该用名词pursuit作宾语,in pursuit of“寻求,追求”是固定搭配。故填pursuit。
49. There is a form of study called peer tutoring which is really popular in Canadian high schools. Since Canadian teachers are not always a________ to answer students’ questions in time, the schools let students help each other. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】available##vailable
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:有一种学习形式叫做同伴辅导,在加拿大的高中非常流行。由于加拿大老师并不总是能及时回答学生的问题,学校让学生互相帮助。分析句子可知,设空处位于always后,to前,结合句意及单词首字母提示可知,此处表示“并不总是有空及时回答学生问题”,应用固定短语be available to,表示“可利用的、可获得的”。故填available。
50. After the manager considered all the options, he s________ the report to the board for review. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】submitted##ubmitted
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意:经理考虑了所有的选择后,他把报告提交给董事会审查。根据“After the manager considered”可知,本句为一般过去时。再结合句意和首字母可知,空处填submitted“提交”。故填submitted。
51. The art competition received over 500 ________ (参赛作品 ), ranging from paintings to sculptures. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】entries
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:这次艺术比赛收到了500多份参赛作品,从绘画到雕塑应有尽有。根据汉语提示“参赛作品”可知,此处用名词entry,空前有500修饰,使用名词复数形式,在句中作宾语。故填entries。
52. It was pouring with rain, but we moved on r_____.(根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】regardless
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意:下着瓢泼大雨,但我们不顾一切继续前进。修饰动词,用副词形式。根据首字母提示及句意,故填regardless。
53. I only got to hear about thirty seconds of the first song before I got ________ (使中断). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】interrupted
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意:第一首歌我只听了大约三十秒就被打断了。根据汉语提示“使中断”可知,此处用动词interrupt,与主语之间为被动关系,所以此处为被动语态,get后接过去分词interrupted,表示“被打断”。故填interrupted。
54. The doctors held a ___________ (会诊) to decide whether an operation was necessary. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】consultation
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意:医生们进行了会诊以决定是否需要动手术。根据汉语提示“会诊”可知,此处使用名词consultation,结合空前的a可知,应用名词单数形式,作held的宾语。故填consultation。
55. The calls for reform come as i___________ debate continues among the leadership over the next five-year economic plan. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】intense##ntense
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意:在领导层就下一个五年经济计划展开激烈讨论的同时,改革呼声越来越高。根据首字母以及空后的debate可知,空处需要形容词intense“激烈的”,在句中修饰后面的名词作定语。故填intense。
第三节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
56. 假定你是李华。在你校就读的交换生John对中国唐朝的历史非常感兴趣,他写信希望你能推荐一本介绍唐朝的历史书。你最近碰巧读了“A Journey Back to the TangDynasty”一书,请你写一封电子邮件,向他推荐这本书。
1. 推荐的理由;
2. 获得的途径。
Dear John,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear John,
I’m more than delighted to receive your e-mail, knowing that you’re fascinated by the history of the Tang Dynasty. I’m writing to recommend a book entitled A Journey Back to the Tang Dynasty.
Adopting a natural, chatty style of writing, the author of this popular history book turns history into a story, which I bet is easy for you to understand. Additionally, despite its plain language, the factual accuracy of the book is beyond doubt, as the author has referred to many academic books to check the facts. You can either borrow the book from the school library or order one online.
I sincerely hope that my recommendation can be of some help to you.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以李华的身份给交换生John写电子邮件,推荐“A Journey Back to the Tang Dynasty”一书,结合自身阅读经历说明推荐理由,并告知获得该书的途径。
【详解】1.词汇积累
对……着迷:be fascinated by → be crazy about
尽管:despite → in spite of
准确:accuracy → precision
真诚地:sincerely → genuinely
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句:I’m writing to recommend a book entitled A Journey Back to the Tang Dynasty.
拓展句:I’m writing to recommend a book which is entitled A Journey Back to the Tang Dynasty.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Adopting a natural, chatty style of writing, the author of this popular history book turns history into a story, which I bet is easy for you to understand.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句和现在分词短语作状语)
【高分句型2】Additionally, despite its plain language, the factual accuracy of the book is beyond doubt, as the author has referred to many academic books to check the facts.(运用了as引导的原因状语从句)
第四节 读后续写 (满分20分)
57. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使其构成一篇完整的短文。
Sadness hit me when I realized that 4 p. m. had gone unnoticed. Every day, a few minutes before the hour, my cute dog, Jake, would stare at me, pushing me to get his dinner. Now Jake is gone, and the disappearance of the comforting pace he brought to my days is like a minute-by-minute reminder of my loss. Friends comfort me by telling me I saved him. But a rescue organization did that. By the time I met him, he had already been saved, just not settled.
The real story is that Jake saved me. Before Jake, I was living in a total mess, addicted madly to video games. I lost interest in any schoolwork and skipped classes a lot. Electronic devices were what I cared about most. My parents were deeply concerned about me but it’s tricky to handle a stubborn teenager, taking the wrong way. Shortly afterwards, I dropped out of school.
It felt so good at the very beginning. I locked myself inside my bedroom, lost in violent games and losing track of time and meals. Fights with parents occurred frequently. I thought my life would be that forever, but one day, without any trace, those games couldn’t interest me anymore. I sank into a deep sorrow, feeling everything in my life was blank and meaningless. That lifelessness swallowed me whole. I was consumed with boredom and emptiness. I was separated from the world by a sheet of dirty glass. Me on inside, everything and everyone else on the other. I avoided socializing. I rarely reached out. I assumed the worst in people and figured they saw the worst in me. My parents were anxious and appointed a therapist for me.
That’s when I first met Jake. I was waiting for a traffic light when I spotted an adoption event and then Jake, with his big eyes drooping (低垂), in which I saw his pain, just as he saw mine. I could tell his eyes glittered when approached. After living a whole irresponsible life, I decided to be responsible for something.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为 150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
I adopted him without hesitation, thus opening a new chapter of his life.
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Jake, too, witnessed great changes in me.
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【答案】I adopted him without hesitation, thus opening a new chapter of his life. Jake brought a newfound purpose into my existence. His presence demanded routine and responsibility, pulling me out of the dark abyss that I was sinking in. Slowly but surely, his unconditional love and companionship began to mend the broken pieces of my shattered self. I found myself gradually stepping out of the shadows, engaging more with the world around me. Jake’s simple needs and boundless affection became the guiding light that led me back to a healthier and more balanced lifestyle.
Jake, too, witnessed great changes in me. As I embraced the role of a caring and attentive pet owner, Jake blossomed into a happy and content companion. His once sorrowful eyes now sparkled with joy and trust, mirroring the newfound happiness that had bloomed within me. We became each other’s pillars of support, navigating life’s challenges together with unwavering loyalty. With Jake by my side, I rediscovered the beauty of human connections and the warmth of genuine friendship. Our bond transcended words, speaking volumes through simple gestures and shared moments of love and understanding. In rescuing Jake, I found myself being rescued in return, with our intertwined destinies guiding us towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.
【解析】
【导语】这篇文章以人物为线索展开。主要讲述了作者领养一只狗之后,通过照顾宠物,找回了自己迷失的生活和人生目标的故事。作者最初是一个沉迷于电子游戏、与父母关系紧张,并且生活毫无规律的青少年。然而,当他遇到并领养了狗Jake后,他的生活开始发生改变。Jake的陪伴和需要让作者重新拥有了有规律的生活和责任感,帮助他摆脱自己的困境和消沉。通过与Jake互动,作者重拾生活的乐趣,重新融入社会,建立了健康的、充实的生活方式。文章通过描述作者与Jake之间的关系,强调了宠物对人们心理、情感和生活的积极影响,以及相互之间的救赎和成长。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“我毫不犹豫地收养了他,从而开启了他人生的新篇章。”可知,第一段可描写作者开启Jake人生新篇章的同时,也开启了自己的人生新篇章,Jake的陪伴和需要让作者重新拥有了有规律的生活和责任感,帮助他摆脱自己的困境和消沉。
②由第二段首句内容“Jake也见证了我身上的巨大变化。”可知,第二段可描写作者拥抱照料和关注宠物的角色时,对Jake也产生了积极的影响,作者与Jake彼此救赎共同成长。
2.续写线索:Jake给作者带来新的人生目标———作者重新拥有了有规律的生活和责任感——作者摆脱自己的困境和消沉———作者的呵护让杰克变成了一个快乐满足的伴侣——作者和Jake彼此救赎共同成长
3.词汇激活
行为类
①要求:demand /require
②成长为:blossom into/grow into
③反映:mirror /reflect
情绪类
①高兴:joy/happiness
【点睛】[高分句型1] His presence demanded routine and responsibility, pulling me out of the dark abyss that I was sinking in.(运用了pulling现在分词作状语;that引导的定语从句)
[高分句型2] In rescuing Jake, I found myself being rescued in return, with our intertwined destinies guiding us towards a brighter and more fulfilling future.(运用了being rescued 现在分词短语作宾语补足语;with引导的独立主格结构)
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高二年级英语试卷
(考试时间:120分钟 总分150分)
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
做题时,先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后,你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。
1. What is the weather like now?
A. Sunny. B. Stormy. C. Cloudy.
2. Where is the man going?
A. Andrew Square. B. The post office. C. Jack’s restaurant.
3. What did the man do just now?
A. He answered an inquiry. B. He worked on a report. C. He fixed a computer.
4. When will the store open?
A. In 10 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 40 minutes.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Their ways of keeping fit. B. Tips for regular gym-goers. C. Benefits of having a hobby.
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. What does Jim value most about the apartment?
A. The size. B. The surroundings. C. The location.
7. How much rent will the woman pay per month?
A. $300. B. $320. C. $350.
听第7段材料,回答第8至 10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?
A. Schoolmates. B. Parent and child. C. Teacher and student.
9. What does Howard see as an advantage of being a teacher?
A. Having clear teaching targets. B. Adopting a youthful mindset.
C. Developing a habit of lifelong learning.
10. How does Howard feel about his future career choice?
A. Confused. B. Confident. C. Anxious.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
11. Why does Anna come to Shanghai?
A. For study. B. For sightseeing. C. For work.
12. What makes Anna a bit disappointed in Shanghai?
A. The weather. B. The food. C. The language.
13. Where does the conversation take place?
A. At the man’s house. B. At the airport. C. In an office.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
14. What is the hardest part for Martin to play a superhero?
A. Getting his body in shape. B. Performing in action scenes. C. Managing his facial expressions.
15. What does Martin like best about growing up in Canada?
A. Having access to nature. B. Receiving international education.
C. Maintaining a strong family bond.
16. How did Martin get into acting?
A. By filling in for an actor. B. By working as a producer. C. By studying acting at university.
17. What is the last question of the interview about?
A. Martin’s views on education. B. Martin’s potential career choice.
C. Martin’s cooperation with companies.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
18. What is the aim of World Sleep Day?
A. To illustrate the harm of sleep loss. B. To tell people how to get enough sleep.
C. To stress the importance of high-quality sleep.
19. What does the study from the University of South Australia show?
A. Adults don’t have enough sleep on workdays.
B. Sleep quality plays a decisive role in people’s health.
C. Daytime physical activities have a positive effect on sleep.
20. What are most people unaware of?
A. The risks linked with sleep disorders.
B. The necessity of work-life balance.
C. The solutions to sleep problems.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节,满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中,选出最佳选项。
A
Dubai, make your day!
Thanks to global connections, Dubai has become an ideal destination for refreshing yourself. Here’s how to plan a one-day trip with wow factors.
Have a sky-high supper
Combine dining with the views from Burj Khalifa (迪拜塔) by booking a table at At. Mosphere on the 122nd floor. The observation area is just above this restaurant, where you’ll enjoy the incredible views with fewer crowds. And with cuisine described as “top drawer”, it is sure to be lunch, afternoon tea or dinner you’ll never forget.
Swim above the city
Have a refreshing swim at Aura Skypool, which offers 360-degree views from 50 floors up. From here, the Palm (棕榈岛) and the sea sparkles become clear to see. In addition to its daytime sessions, it hosts sunrise swims and early morning yoga, as well as night bookings until11 p.m.
Enjoy the beach
Steal sunshine on the white sands of Kite Beach, with its views of another symbol of Dubai’s skyline: the sail-shaped Burj AI Arab (阿拉伯塔酒店). The beach is free to visit in the day time. Alternatively, Kitesurf School Dubai offers a variety of sea sports in the afternoon.
Photograph that skyline
Aperture Photos Tours arrange for a local photographer to guide you to capture breathtaking views from the
“Vertical Forest” being built in Downtown to Dubai Marina (迪拜码头). The tours are private and available in the afternoon; all you need is a camera and a head for heights.
1. What do At. Mosphere and Aura Skypool have in common?
A. They offer the top-ranking cuisine.
B. They are accessible from dawn till dark.
C. They satisfy tourists’ needs of exercising the body.
D. They are perfect observation areas with a view below.
2. Which place suits a tourist who is afraid of heights?
A. At. Mosphere. B. Aura Skypool.
C. Kite Beach. D. Vertical Forest.
3. Where can the text be found?
A. In a travel brochure. B. In a history book.
C. In a sports magazine. D. In a fashion guide.
B
My mom was admitted to the ICU. I got the news 10 minutes before I was scheduled to be interviewed for a higher position. It was unprofessionally last minute to cancel. But I knew I couldn’t give it my full attention. So, I emailed to explain. The program office r replied immediately, urging me to focus on my family. “The overall goal over the coming weeks is to just be a good daughter,” she said. “We can wait.”
Since my mother’s cancer diagnosis (诊断), she has overcome many obstacles, for which we are incredibly grateful. But as the years passed and I mixed my caregiving role with my professional responsibilities, I found myself increasingly falling short at work. I was missing events because I was with her for treatments. I didn’t apply to training because I couldn’t focus. I was making silly mistakes, forgetting things and asking for extensions. I feared I was letting down my colleagues.
But in time, I came to feel I was in the right place. As it happens, my research is in a field seeking to assess and improve health care. With my mother’s illness, I suddenly went from studying it in a removed way to being completely, heartbreakingly in the middle of it. Besides the helplessness, stress, and sadness, I found I just couldn’t turn off my research brain, studying her care and texting colleagues with ideas, which reassured me that even though I was currently only giving my career about 50% of attention, I was more engaged than ever with my scientific questions.
I also learned that some good could come from allowing the boundaries between my work and life to blur (模糊). I received empathy, understanding and kindness from my program officer and colleagues. I learned how being weak brought out the best in people. I no longer try to predict what will happen next. Instead, I try to focus on my newfound appreciation for the things like friendship, connection, and sometimes unexpected support. And although I sometimes miss the clean boundaries I used to have, I’ve learned to embrace the blurriness.
4. What can be learned from the first paragraph?
A. The author missed an important interview.
B. The author gave up her job due to her mother.
C. The author failed to get promoted to be a professor.
D. The author was blamed for her absence from an interview.
5. How does the author contribute to the work now?
A. By writing papers. B. By entirely working remotely.
C. By working as a social worker. D. By providing first-hand resources.
6. Which of the following might the author agree with?
A. Roses given, fragrance in hand. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C. What a man needs most is appreciation. D. When all else is lost, the future still remains.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text?
A. Empathy, why do I value? B. Work and life, how do I balance?
C. Medical research, why do I care? D. Family or career, which do I choose?
C
“There is no time out on the ice,” says Toku Oshima, “no calendar but the migrations of sea creatures.” She can hunt and fish the same way her ancestors did, traveling by dog sled and sleeping in the wooden hut. In Greenland’s northernmost town, the old ways are still alive.
But those ways are under threat. Human-caused climate change has disturbed weather patterns and pushed the rhythms of animals out of tune with the ice and sun. Residents struggle to earn a living through hunting and fishing, leaving them unable to afford the imported oil that keeps their homes warm and lit during the long arctic night. The high cost of electricity and heat has forced some people to abandon their traditional livelihoods—or to leave the town altogether.
“Qaanaaq residents should be able to heat their homes without sacrificing their culture,” Oshima said. But that will require them to abandon the culprit behind their challenges of climate change and energy security: fossil fuels. Instead, drawing power from local wind and sunshine can reduce the cost of living in Qaanaaq, easing financial pressures on residents who already live at the edge of survival and it can help the town do its part to control the planet-warming pollution that threatens its very existence.
Together with scientists and engineers from Dartmouth College, Oshima is working to bring renewable energy to one of the most remote places on Earth. The effort is in its infancy, with Oshima’s partners still developing what they hope to install. To succeed in such an isolated and harsh environment, they are leaning on the expertise of those who thrived in this landscape for generations. Each design is intended specifically for conditions in Qaanaaq and tested by the residents themselves.
Dartmouth College engineer Mary albert, the U.S. co-leader for the project, sees it as a potential model for sustainability efforts the world over. “It’s cogeneration of knowledge,” she said, “so Qaanaaq residents can continue to live where they want to live and how they want to live.”
8. Why do some residents leave the town altogether?
A. They lack living necessities. B. Fewer creatures can be hunted or fished.
C. They want to make a fortune. D. They can’t afford high cost of power.
9. What should Qaanaaq residents do to help their culture survive?
A. Avoid heating their home. B. Purchase imported oil.
C. Give up fossil fuels. D. Turn to experts for help.
10. How do scientists and engineers solve the problem?
A. By lessening residents’ living cost. B. By reducing air pollution.
C. By developing local alternative energy. D. By fixing some equipment.
11. What is the significance of the project?
A. Promoting Qaanaaq local culture and lifestyle.
B. Helping Qaanaaq residents get back home.
C. Developing sustainable energy for the world.
D. Embracing renewable energy to save culture.
D
If you happen to be in Hollywood and see a car go by with no driver at the wheel, don’t be alarmed. After more than a year of testing, around 50 driverless robotaxis are debuting (首次亮相) to the public across Los Angeles on Thursday.
The autonomous vehicles are run by Waymo, which is owned by Google’s parent company Alphabet. Waymo started giving driverless rides to passengers in San Francisco last year and also operates them in Phoenix. In the coming weeks, Waymo will change to a paid service.
The Southern California debut comes as controversy and mistakes have troubled self-driving cars in San Francisco. Both Waymo and its competitor Cruise, which is owned by GM, have been blamed for running red lights, blocking public buses and getting in the way of emergency responders.
Cruise was involved in an incident that left a pedestrian (行人) severely injured in October — causing the company to stop operations and lose its operating permit in the state. It hasn’t necessarily been a smooth ride for Waymo in Los Angeles. In the run-up to its debut in the city, there have been complaints by Los Angeles’s mayor Karen Bass and protests by local residents. “Autonomous vehicles like the ones that Waymo wants to launch in our communities, have been causing chaos wherever they go.” Yvonne Wheeler, president of the Los Angeles County Federation of Labor said. “It’s clear that this technology is not ready to be introduced into our roads and our cities.”
However, both Cruise and Waymo say their vehicles are safer than human drivers and that they’ve had relatively few incidents. “Once an unimaginable future, autonomous driving is now a real-world way of getting around for tens of thousands of people each week,” said Tekedra Mawakana, co-CEO of Waymo. He also mentioned that Waymo is already setting its sights on its next robotaxi debut. It says it plans to start offering rides in Austin, Texas, later this year.
12. What is the function of paragraph 1?
A. To introduce a topic. B. To explain a phenomenon.
C. To share an experience. D. To state an opinion.
13. What does the underlined word “controversy” in paragraph 3 mean?
A. Praise. B. Alternative C. Priority D. Argument.
14. What’s Yvonne Wheeler’s attitude towards autonomous vehicles run by Waymo?
A. Negative. B. Favorable. C. Unconcerned. D. Uncertain.
15. What is the best title of this text?
A. Waymo’s robotaxi service set to expand into Los Angeles
B. Cruise and Waymo made the Hollywood imagination come true
C. Waymo’s robotaxi service removed public concern across Los Angeles
D. Cruise and Waymo ensured the safety of robotaxi despite controversy
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。
Historically, CEOs were mainly seen as the managers of their companies. Today’s CEOs, however, are increasingly recognized as essential players on the world stage. _____16_____
It’s a phenomenon called CEO statesmanship. This is a function not only of CEOs’ economic power, but also of their role in influencing a wide range of people. ____17____
How can they maximize their impact?
First, a CEO should be prepared to speak out on critical issues. ____18____ The great fame of CEOs requires them to be informed and thoughtful. More than ever, they are expected to share their views, to engage in national conversations and to contribute to social progress. Saying nothing and avoiding the spot-light may feel safer, but a CEO who stands for nothing is dispensable (可有可无的).
______19______ A CEO shouldn’t make a statement about every news headline. Leaders who express their opinions on every topic will find that they are expected to respond to issues out of their depths. This invites missteps and the loss of authority. Knowing when to speak and when to stay silent is important. Only by focusing on what lies in their depths, interests and values can they make a meaningful contribution.
Finally, a CEO should act as a catalyst (催化剂) for change. _______20_______ Stakeholders can see the difference between lip service and sincere efforts. When a CEO decides to make a statement on a matter of public concern, it must be backed by concrete actions. For example, if they are keen on green development, they can take measures to reduce their firms’ carbon footprint.
By speaking out on critical issues, leading with purpose, and acting as catalysts for change, CEOs can help lead society towards a better future.
A. Actions speak louder than words.
B. But how should CEOs take on this role?
C. As leaders, CEOs should lead with purpose.
D. With great power comes great responsibility.
E. CEO statesmanship will matter more than ever.
F. But should CEOs be given so many privileges and responsibilities?
G. They have the power to influence public policy, and even the course of global events.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
As a kid, I often suffered from nosebleeds. My parents had some ____21____ of traditional Chinese medicine, and they said this was caused by my love for ____22____ fruits. Lychees, my ____23____, had given me “too much heat.” But it didn’t stop me from eating them by the ____24____. After we moved from China to Canada, lychees became harder to find. Whenever we drove to a Chinatown, I would ___25___ all the fruit markets for my red jewels.
As I grow older, trying new fruits widens my horizons. Just when I thought I had ___26___ every pleasant fruity smell in the world, the lulo (龙葵) appeared at my regular fruit shop. Its taste left me wide-eyed and ____27____. The strong, sweet flavor filled my whole house for days. It was such a ____28____ smell that I’d rather believe it was picked from a food scientist’s imagination.
“What lasted is what the soul ate,” Jack Gilbert wrote in his poem The Spirit and the Soul, “The way a child knows the world by putting it into his ____29____.” Each tasting is a chance to be ____30____ with my inner child. The experience is no less ____31____ than seeing the ocean for the first time, leaving me ____32____ what else this world has been hiding from us.
I try most fruits only several times because I always love newer things. But there is one I keep returning to: the soursop (刺果番荔枝). When it is ripe, it tastes wonderful. Wait just one more day, ____33____, and it starts to brown, giving off a terrible smell. Yes, it goes bad fast, ____34____ that life is too short. So don’t let our sweetest days ____35____. “Taste” the joys around us as they come along.
21. A. prejudice B. knowledge C. application D. recognition
22. A. unusual B. unsafe C. unknown D. unforgettable
23. A. option B. recipe C. favorite D. privilege
24. A. half B. pile C. group D. dozen
25. A. search B. purchase C. consult D. approach
26. A. checked B. encountered C. contacted D. explored
27. A. tireless B. hopeless C. speechless D. restless
28. A. rare B. familiar C. terrible D. vital
29. A. mind B. pocket C. mouth D. heart
30. A. refreshed B. reunited C. recharged D. rearranged
31. A. rewarding B. practical C. meaningful D. memorable
32. A. understanding B. investigating C. wondering D. suspecting
33. A. though B. therefore C. otherwise D. instead
34. A. recommending B. promising C. ensuring D. reminding
35. A. set in B. slip away C. split up D. slow down
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1分,满分10分)
阅读下列短文,根据短文内容或括号内所给词的恰当形式填空。
Beijing Diabolo Museum, ____36____ museum of “empty bamboos”, was first opened in May 2009. It was the first “intangible cultural heritage” themed museum ____37____ (site) inside a Beijing community.
The Diabolo Museum ____38____ (house) over 400 diabolos and is divided into three halls, ____39____ (present) the development of diabolos in terms of their history, techniques, and playing tricks.
Some notable exhibits include diabolos ____40____ are over 100 years old, the largest diabolo in the world, mini diabolos, ____41____ a diabolo once played by Puyi, the last emperor of China. There are also plenty of old photographs ____42____ (show) them being sold on the streets.
Also on display is a ____43____ (collect) of the sticks used to control the diabolos. ____44____ (initial), both the spools and the sticks of the Chinese diabolo were made of bamboo, but now they come in _____45_____ (vary) materials such as plastic, wood, and rubber.
第四部分 基础知识和写作 (共三节,满分45分)
第一节 单词拼写 (共10小题,每小题1分,满分10分)
请根据所给汉语或首字母写出空缺处单词的适当形式,使句子完整,语法正确,每空只填一个单词。
46. When COVID-19 reared its head, people ________ (恐慌) and were merely concerned with protecting themselves from the virus as mask stocks ran out. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. When you are l________ with worries, you should try and find a friend to share your feelings. Keeping your worries to yourself for too long will make you sick.(根据首字母单词拼写)
48. She traveled the world in ________ (追求) of inspiration for her art. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. There is a form of study called peer tutoring which is really popular in Canadian high schools. Since Canadian teachers are not always a________ to answer students’ questions in time, the schools let students help each other. (根据首字母单词拼写)
50. After the manager considered all the options, he s________ the report to the board for review. (根据首字母单词拼写)
51. The art competition received over 500 ________ (参赛作品 ), ranging from paintings to sculptures. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. It was pouring with rain, but we moved on r_____.(根据首字母单词拼写)
53. I only got to hear about thirty seconds of the first song before I got ________ (使中断). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. The doctors held a ___________ (会诊) to decide whether an operation was necessary. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. The calls for reform come as i___________ debate continues among the leadership over the next five-year economic plan. (根据首字母单词拼写)
第三节 应用文写作 (满分15分)
56. 假定你是李华。在你校就读的交换生John对中国唐朝的历史非常感兴趣,他写信希望你能推荐一本介绍唐朝的历史书。你最近碰巧读了“A Journey Back to the TangDynasty”一书,请你写一封电子邮件,向他推荐这本书。
1. 推荐的理由;
2. 获得的途径。
Dear John,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第四节 读后续写 (满分20分)
57. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使其构成一篇完整的短文。
Sadness hit me when I realized that 4 p. m. had gone unnoticed. Every day, a few minutes before the hour, my cute dog, Jake, would stare at me, pushing me to get his dinner. Now Jake is gone, and the disappearance of the comforting pace he brought to my days is like a minute-by-minute reminder of my loss. Friends comfort me by telling me I saved him. But a rescue organization did that. By the time I met him, he had already been saved, just not settled.
The real story is that Jake saved me. Before Jake, I was living in a total mess, addicted madly to video games. I lost interest in any schoolwork and skipped classes a lot. Electronic devices were what I cared about most. My parents were deeply concerned about me but it’s tricky to handle a stubborn teenager, taking the wrong way. Shortly afterwards, I dropped out of school.
It felt so good at the very beginning. I locked myself inside my bedroom, lost in violent games and losing track of time and meals. Fights with parents occurred frequently. I thought my life would be that forever, but one day, without any trace, those games couldn’t interest me anymore. I sank into a deep sorrow, feeling everything in my life was blank and meaningless. That lifelessness swallowed me whole. I was consumed with boredom and emptiness. I was separated from the world by a sheet of dirty glass. Me on inside, everything and everyone else on the other. I avoided socializing. I rarely reached out. I assumed the worst in people and figured they saw the worst in me. My parents were anxious and appointed a therapist for me.
That’s when I first met Jake. I was waiting for a traffic light when I spotted an adoption event and then Jake, with his big eyes drooping (低垂), in which I saw his pain, just as he saw mine. I could tell his eyes glittered when approached. After living a whole irresponsible life, I decided to be responsible for something.
注意:
1.所续写短文的词数应为 150左右;
2.续写部分分为两段,每段的开头语已为你写好。
I adopted him without hesitation, thus opening a new chapter of his life.
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Jake, too, witnessed great changes in me.
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