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2024级高二下学期4月期中考试试题 (英语) 试题 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，可先将答案写在试卷上。录音内容结束后，必须将答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你将有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 does Sarah intend to do? A See a movie. B. Book a ticket. C. Go home with Matthew. 2. What was the final loss? A. A bag. B. Some papers. C. A passport. 3. What will the speakers do next? A. Enjoy coffee. B. Board the plane. C. Check the luggage. 4. What does the conversation focus on? A. Shopping. B. Sports. C. Housework. 5. What time did Andrew hand in the paper? A. At 4:30. B. At 4:45. C. At 5:00. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. In the bedroom. B. In the dining-room. C. In the guest-room. 7. What is Jim’s idea? A. Taking some medicine. B. Sweating with exercise. C. Going back to sleep. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What happened to Ivan on the way home yesterday? A. He failed to catch the bus. B. Anxiety broke his concentration. C. Depressing questions disturbed him. 9. How will Kayla help? A. Professionally. B. Financially. C. Academically. 10. Who behaves well? A. Ivan’s brother. B. Kayla’s sister. C. Kayla’s brother. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. What happens to the speakers? A. Their car runs out of petrol. B. Their car breaks down halfway. C. The tank of their car goes wrong. 12. What is the woman’s desire in terms of the speech? A. It would be delayed. B. It would begin as scheduled. C. It would have “empty” seats left. 13. What does the woman feel about the final decision? A. Unwilling. B. Puzzled. C. Disappointed. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does the woman probably do? A. A food buyer. B. A sales manager. C. A foodstuff collector. 15. What can we say about Kingston? A. It trades with the Chinese people. B. It has a wide range of sample rooms. C. The prices of its products are reasonable. 16. Why will the man order canned fruit so soon? A. It is high-profit. B. It is top-quality. C. It is the most in-demand. 17. Which decides the popularity of canned meat in the man’s country? A. The size. B. The taste. C. The shape. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. How is the Harvard Study of Adult Development done? A. By studying happy students at young ages. B. By researching people from young to old. C. By interviewing 724 adults one by one. 19. Which best describes those who are healthier and happier? A. Dynamic. B. Emotional. C. Sociable. 20. What message does the speech aim to convey? A. Health is the most important of all. B. People with good habits enjoy long life. C. A sense of community leads to a good life. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest 2026 The 24th Annual Photo Contest of Smithsonian Magazine will run from January 15, 2026 to May 1, 2026. By entering the contest, each participant confirms that they are at least 18 years old and agree to all the rules. What to Enter Participants may submit photos in the following six categories: Wildlife: Animals and plants in their natural environment that inspire a sense of wonder. Travel: Scenes, people or activities that reflect the character of a place. People: Portraits of individuals or groups. The American Experience at 250: Images that show events, places or objects connected with 250 years of American history and culture. Artistic Images: Creative photographs that express ideas or concepts. Drone: Photos taken by drones, planes or helicopters. Note: Images created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) are not allowed. How to Enter Entries must be submitted online at smithsonianmag.com/photocontest. Each participant may submit up to 15 photos per category, with a maximum of 90 entries in total. To be accepted, each photo must: • in JPEG, JPG or GIF format • at least 2,000 pixels wide • be no larger than 10 MB A separate form is required for each photo. Judging & Prizes Entries will be judged on creativity, quality, originality and overall impact. The organizers will select 10 finalists in each category. From these 60 finalists, one Grand Prize winner will be chosen. In June 2026, the public will vote online to decide the Readers’ Choice winner. • Grand Prize: $2,500 • Category Winners: $500 each • Readers’ Choice: $500 Please do not contact the organizers about judging results. For questions about the rules. email photocontest@si.edu. 1. Which of the following can be accepted as a contest entry? A. A photo created using AI technology. B. A picture of animals living freely in the wild. C. A photo submitted by a 16-year-old student. D. An image that is smaller than 2,000 pixels wide. 2. What are participants required to do when submitting photos? A. Submit at least 15 photos in total. B. Fill in one form for each category. C. Make sure each photo meets technical requirements. D. Send their photos by email to the organizers. 3. What can be learned about the finalists? A. They will each receive $500. B. They will be chosen by public voting. C. They will compete for the Grand Prize. D. They will automatically become category winners. B When Maggie was a very young girl, she loved looking up at the stars in the sky, and she loved a British television stop- animation (定格动画) series, The Clangers, about mousy- looking beings from another planet. It’s debatable as to which fueled her dream of becoming a space scientist more, but one thing is for sure: the passion Maggie had for space inspired a career and helped her overcome her dyslexia (读写困难) . The now celebrated space scientist, mechanical engineer, and science communicator grew up bouncing from one area of the country to another, the child of two Nigerian immigrants. Diagnosed (诊断) with dyslexia at the age of eight, Maggie faced enormous challenges in traditional learning environments. Dyslexia often made reading and writing difficult, and she was sometimes looked down upon by classmates. Despite these obstacles, her passion for science and space exploration shone through. Rather than focusing on the limitations dyslexia imposed, Maggie discovered its advantages: her brain was good at visualization and problem- solving, enabling her to think creatively and approach challenges from unique perspectives. Her journey to success wasn’t easy. After overcoming early academic struggles, she went on to earn degrees in physics and mechanical engineering. Today, she is well known for her work in space science, including the development of satellites and instruments used to explore the universe. Her contributions to science are widely recognized, and she has become an inspiring role model for young people, particularly those facing learning difficulties. Her story is a powerful reminder that dyslexia is not a limitation but a different way of processing the world, one that can lead to extraordinary achievements. Maggie’s life and career prove that facing what makes you different can turn challenges into strengths, inspiring others to see the potential in their own unique abilities. 4. What can we learn about Maggie from paragraph 1? A. She was born with a talent for space science. B. Her dyslexia stopped her path to her dream. C. Her passion for space promoted her career. D. She was mainly inspired by The Clangers. 5. Which word best describes Maggie’s early learning experience? A. Engaging. B. Enriching. C. Relaxing. D. Demanding. 6. What did Maggie’s achievements result from? A. Inner desire. B. Family support. C. Peer assistance. D. Social recognition. 7. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To present a scientist’s contributions. B. To discuss the disadvantages of dyslexia. C. To encourage people to face difficulties bravely. D. To highlight the importance of space exploration. C People have been trying to create glowing (发光) plants for decades. The challenge is making the glow bright enough for our eyes to see. Last year, US biotech company Light Bio launched the Firefly Petunia, the first genetically engineered glowing plant to go on sale. It claims that the plant’s brightness is “similar to moonlight,” but judging from photos on social media, it’s nowhere near as bright as a full moon. There is a reason why this is so difficult. Plants get their energy from light, but photosynthesis (光合作用) is wildly inefficient. It’s estimated that most plants capture less than 2 percent of the light that falls on them, and they need part of it to survive and grow. That leaves precious little to transform back into light. Given this fact, plants will never glow bright enough to take the place of streetlights. To solve this, a few groups have instead been trying to physically add phosphors (磷光体), a type of light-storing material that glows in the dark, to adult plants, which are much more efficient than photosynthesis. The problem is getting the phosphor chemicals evenly distributed inside the leaves. But now it’s found that such distribution is easily achieved in certain plants, so brightly phosphorescent plants of various colors are created by adding phosphors into each leaf by hand. However, making plants glow by physically adding phosphors into them is considered “cheating.” At the very least, the glow will become weaker if these plants survive and grow larger. There is also a potential environmental concern when the plants die and are thrown out. If the plants were genetically engineered to make their own long-lasting phosphors that are fully biodegradable, it would be a different story. In fact, giving plants this ability might even boost the efficiency of photosynthesis. Being able to temporarily “store” light could help keep the light steady, transform unusable wavelengths into usable ones, and allow photosynthesis to continue into the night. One day, perhaps entire fields will glow in the dark. 8. What makes it hard for plants to glow brightly? A. The low light-use efficiency of photosynthesis. B. Plants need most captured light to survive and grow. C. Photosynthesis transforms only part of sunlight into usable energy. D. Plants’ leaves cannot store enough light. 9. How do some groups improve the brightness of the plants? A. By adding phosphors into the leaves. B. By using adult plants that are more efficient than seedlings. C. By manually adjusting light conditions. D. By distributing chemicals evenly inside the leaves. 10. What can we learn about phosphorescent plants from the passage? A. They need careful light management. B. Their glow fade over time. C. They can cause environmental pollution. D. They are less bright than expected. 11. What’s the function of the last paragraph? A. To discuss the difficulties of making plants glow. B. To explore potential future applications of glowing plants. C. To explain current experiments with glowing plants. D. To highlight environmental concerns of glowing plants. D Museums have long been considered as cultural storehouses that preserve and exhibit history, art and scientific discoveries. Yet, while some children frequently visit museums with their families, others — especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds — may never have the opportunity to engage with these rich cultural resources. This disparity can create gaps in cultural knowledge, academic engagement and even self-confidence. Professor Anik Meunier at the Université du Québec à Montréal studies how museum visits can enhance student engagement in the classroom and address social inequalities. She has established the School at the Museum program with her colleagues to integrate museum education into the school curriculum (课程) for primary and secondary schools in Montreal. “Research indicates that actions aimed at improving educational success must be carried out regularly and at a pace that allows the acquisition of new attitudes, understandings or behaviours among the target population,” explains Anik. To this end, School at the Museum organises regular visits to museums throughout the year. This provides students with consistent opportunities to engage with cultural and educational resources outside the classroom. Anik and her colleagues found that students who attended museums showed greater emotional, behavioural and cognitive engagement than before. They observed that the visits created a stronger sense of connection to the museum environment and its resources, enriching students’ cultural knowledge and expanding their vocabulary. Most importantly, after participating in School at the Museum, students who had had little prior exposure to museums displayed equal engagement to their classmates who had visited museums with family or friends. “To make the most of the educational value, one of the most important aspects of planning a museum trip is choosing the right museum and program for students’ needs. Most museums offer age-specific educational programs for school groups,” says Anik. “A visit to a museum can relate closely to courses in many subjects, such as history, science and art, and stimulate interdisciplinary approaches.” 12. What does the underlined word “disparity” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. The lack of scientific resources. B. The difference in cultural backgrounds. C. The unequal opportunity to access museums. D. The gap in classroom engagement. 13. What is the goal of the School at the Museum program? A. To deepen students’ insight into education. B. To enhance learning through museum visits. C. To raise awareness of the value of museums. D. To promote overall student engagement in school. 14. What is the function of paragraph 3? A. Showing how museum visits could be applied. B. Providing background about the program. C. Giving examples of museum activities. D. Providing evidence of the program’s effectiveness. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Museums and Educational Equality B. Learning Beyond the Classroom C. The Value of Museum Visits D. Cultural Access in Modern Education 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。 Changing Your Inner Voice Picture this: You’ve just arrived home from the grocery store and realized that you forgot to buy the main food you needed for dinner. You may feel upset and tired. And then, the voice in your head begins its comments: “It’s really stupid of me.” Or “Why am I always so careless?” ____16____ We’ve all been there — experiencing the inner dialogue that follows a mistake or a setback. ____17____ Negative self-talk is a normal part of being human. But if left unchecked, it can affect our mental health. Our inner voice is constantly broadcasting our thoughts, whether they’re positive or negative. ____18____ On the other hand, negative self-talk exposes us to self-doubts and fears. This can eventually harm our mental health, relationships, and confidence. ____19____ Research shows that people who engage in this kind of behavior often experience lower self-confidence, higher anxiety levels, and a reduced sense of overall well-being. In addition, self-criticism has been associated with higher stress levels and an increased risk of mental health issues, such as depression. The good news is that we can change our self-talk. The first step is becoming aware of the role our inner voice plays. Once we recognize its impact, we can use simple techniques to shift how we talk to ourselves. ____20____ Besides, using your name instead of “I” during inner dialogue can also create a more supportive, less critical voice. A. Changing self-talk requires professional help. B. Practicing constructive self-talk can be helpful C. In fact, negative self-talk can take many forms. D. Positive self-talk can inspire and boost our confidence. E. You might end up feeling frustrated and heading back to the store. F. The link between negative self-talk and mental health is well-established. G. This inner dialogue is the voice that criticizes us when things don’t go as planned. 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I had just moved to Phoenix. I was totally ____21____ in a city where I didn’t yet know anyone. On Christmas Eve, I went out to see a movie to ____22____. Driving back in the dark, I lost my ____23____. The more turns I made, the more I got turned around. I drove and drove in circles. Eventually, I ____24____ on the side of the road and looked at the map. But I didn’t ____25____ where I was. Lonely and desperate, I had a good ____26____ cry. Then I saw a car slowing to a stop. A couple ____27____ my window and asked if I was OK. Learning I couldn’t find my way home, they drove me all the way across Phoenix. It turned out I was on the ____28____ side of town. When the couple left, they asked me if I would be home on Christmas. I ____29____. The next day, around noon, the couple showed up with a picnic basket full of _____30_____. They shared their Christmas dinner with me. The _____31_____ that they did that on Christmas of all days — when I’m _____32_____ they have their own traditions and their own families — to spend that time with me as a _____33_____ stranger really touched my heart. Nearly 40 years later, inspired by their _____34_____, I still look for opportunities every single holiday season to _____35_____ with others who might be spending the holidays alone. 21. A. curious B. alone C. different D. content 22. A. cheer up B. calm down C. reach out D. show off 23. A. direction B. balance C. patience D. mind 24. A. broke down B. turned up C. pulled over D. moved around 25. A. care B. explain C. accept D. recognize 26. A. self-doubt B. self-comfort C. self-pity D. self-regret 27. A. opened B. approached C. passed D. observed 28. A. poor B. opposite C. right D. quiet 29. A. hesitated B. agreed C. panicked D. nodded 30. A. dishes B. decorations C. gifts D. cards 31. A. belief B. possibility C. idea D. fact 32. A. afraid B. glad C. grateful D. sure 33. A. perfect B. entire C. total D. familiar 34. A. example B. wisdom C. experience D. courage 35. A. share B. cooperate C. connect D. celebrate 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。 Being an exchange student, I use my camera to bridge cultures and capture moments from the country I call my second home. Traditional Minnan-style houses, with roofs ____36____ (distinct) curved and walls time-honored, stood shoulder to shoulder. The ____37____ (rhythm) calls of free-range chickens provided background music for our shoot, occasionally interrupted by the distant laughter of villagers passing along the paths. What ____38____ (strike) me most was such plain warmth. A woman rode past with a basketful of leafy greens, her feet barely touching the ground as she slowed ____39____ (exchange) greetings with neighbors. At the store, the owner, ____40____ (wear) a gentle smile, wiped his hands carefully before weighing out dried mushrooms ____41____ regular customers. In that instant, I felt I was carried 3,000 kilometers south to my grandmother’s village. Though the landscape differed, the essence remained unchanged: that familiar village ecosystem ____42____ shopkeepers remember your favorite childhood treats and ____43____ (local) catch up on the latest news. This is the China I have come to know: It is not just through its high-rises and express trains, ____44____ in these pockets of everyday life that ring across cultures. The world stretches wide yet draws near, connected together by the shared ____45____ (kind). 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 你校将以五一劳动节为主题举办英语征文比赛。请你结合以下名言，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： The most beautiful things in the world are created by labor, by the clever hands of people. —Gorky (1) 你对名言的理解； (2) 你的相关经历。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 From what Gorky said, I believe __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Kenzie walked home from the bus with her friends Maya and Brynlee. They really missed their friend Holly, who was at home recovering from surgery. She was going to have to stay home from school for the next two weeks! “When my mom was in the hospital after my baby sister was born, people brought her gifts,” said Maya. “We should bring gifts to Holly!” The girls agreed instantly. They planned to visit Holly after school the next Friday. After some thought, Brynlee decided to give Holly a cool necklace-making kit while Maya decided to buy Holly a gift card so that she could buy the video games she wanted. Kenzie fell silent. She couldn’t decide. She wanted to give Holly something meaningful. But her family was saving money for a new car, and she knew it wasn’t the time to spend a lot. Upon arriving home, Kenzie sank into the sofa. She couldn’t wait for her mom to get home from work so she could talk to her. Later, while her mother prepared dinner, Kenzie told her about Holly and the gift thing. She explained what each of her friends was giving Holly, adding that she hoped to prepare something special too. She wondered how she could do that without a lot of money. “I know you can do it. You’re creative,” encouraged Mom. “You don’t need to spend a lot to show that you care.” Kenzie nodded thoughtfully, her mind racing to find a possible solution. The next Monday, Kenzie and her brother Nathan had dentist appointments. They opened their goody bags on the way home. Inside were the usual toothbrush and toothpaste along with a few other things, including a super bouncy ball, a press-on tattoo and a glow-in-the-dark ring. Nathan said it was fun finding little surprises. It is fun, thought Kenzie. Then she realized Nathan had just given her an idea for Holly’s gift. She’d make little things that would be special to Holly and make her happy. 注意: (1)续写词数应为150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Over the next few days, Kenzie worked hard on her gift. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On Friday, the girls visited Holly with their gifts after school. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2024级高二下学期4月期中考试试题 (英语) 试题 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，可先将答案写在试卷上。录音内容结束后，必须将答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置，听完每段对话后，你将有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 does Sarah intend to do? A See a movie. B. Book a ticket. C. Go home with Matthew. 2. What was the final loss? A. A bag. B. Some papers. C. A passport. 3. What will the speakers do next? A. Enjoy coffee. B. Board the plane. C. Check the luggage. 4. What does the conversation focus on? A. Shopping. B. Sports. C. Housework. 5. What time did Andrew hand in the paper? A. At 4:30. B. At 4:45. C. At 5:00. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 6. Where are the speakers? A. In the bedroom. B. In the dining-room. C. In the guest-room. 7. What is Jim’s idea? A. Taking some medicine. B. Sweating with exercise. C. Going back to sleep. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 8. What happened to Ivan on the way home yesterday? A. He failed to catch the bus. B. Anxiety broke his concentration. C. Depressing questions disturbed him. 9. How will Kayla help? A. Professionally. B. Financially. C. Academically. 10. Who behaves well? A. Ivan’s brother. B. Kayla’s sister. C. Kayla’s brother. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 11. What happens to the speakers? A. Their car runs out of petrol. B. Their car breaks down halfway. C. The tank of their car goes wrong. 12. What is the woman’s desire in terms of the speech? A. It would be delayed. B. It would begin as scheduled. C. It would have “empty” seats left. 13. What does the woman feel about the final decision? A. Unwilling. B. Puzzled. C. Disappointed. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。 14. What does the woman probably do? A. A food buyer. B. A sales manager. C. A foodstuff collector. 15. What can we say about Kingston? A. It trades with the Chinese people. B. It has a wide range of sample rooms. C. The prices of its products are reasonable. 16. Why will the man order canned fruit so soon? A. It is high-profit. B. It is top-quality. C. It is the most in-demand. 17. Which decides the popularity of canned meat in the man’s country? A. The size. B. The taste. C. The shape. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. How is the Harvard Study of Adult Development done? A. By studying happy students at young ages. B. By researching people from young to old. C. By interviewing 724 adults one by one. 19. Which best describes those who are healthier and happier? A. Dynamic. B. Emotional. C. Sociable. 20. What message does the speech aim to convey? A. Health is the most important of all. B. People with good habits enjoy long life. C. A sense of community leads to a good life. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest 2026 The 24th Annual Photo Contest of Smithsonian Magazine will run from January 15, 2026 to May 1, 2026. By entering the contest, each participant confirms that they are at least 18 years old and agree to all the rules. What to Enter Participants may submit photos in the following six categories: Wildlife: Animals and plants in their natural environment that inspire a sense of wonder. Travel: Scenes, people or activities that reflect the character of a place. People: Portraits of individuals or groups. The American Experience at 250: Images that show events, places or objects connected with 250 years of American history and culture. Artistic Images: Creative photographs that express ideas or concepts. Drone: Photos taken by drones, planes or helicopters. Note: Images created using Artificial Intelligence (AI) are not allowed. How to Enter Entries must be submitted online at smithsonianmag.com/photocontest. Each participant may submit up to 15 photos per category, with a maximum of 90 entries in total. To be accepted, each photo must: • in JPEG, JPG or GIF format • at least 2,000 pixels wide • be no larger than 10 MB A separate form is required for each photo. Judging & Prizes Entries will be judged on creativity, quality, originality and overall impact. The organizers will select 10 finalists in each category. From these 60 finalists, one Grand Prize winner will be chosen. In June 2026, the public will vote online to decide the Readers’ Choice winner. • Grand Prize: $2,500 • Category Winners: $500 each • Readers’ Choice: $500 Please do not contact the organizers about judging results. For questions about the rules. email photocontest@si.edu. 1. Which of the following can be accepted as a contest entry? A. A photo created using AI technology. B. A picture of animals living freely in the wild. C. A photo submitted by a 16-year-old student. D. An image that is smaller than 2,000 pixels wide. 2. What are participants required to do when submitting photos? A. Submit at least 15 photos in total. B. Fill in one form for each category. C. Make sure each photo meets technical requirements. D. Send their photos by email to the organizers. 3. What can be learned about the finalists? A. They will each receive $500. B. They will be chosen by public voting. C. They will compete for the Grand Prize. D. They will automatically become category winners. 【答案】1. B 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了《史密森尼》杂志第24届年度摄影比赛的相关信息，包括参赛资格、参赛类别、参赛方式、评选标准及奖项设置等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Wildlife部分“Animals and plants in their natural environment that inspire a sense of wonder. (在自然环境中生长的动物和植物，它们能激发人们的好奇心。)”可知，一张展现野生动物在自然环境中自由生活场景的照片可以被当作参赛作品接受。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据To be accepted, each photo must部分“• in JPEG, JPG or GIF format• at least 2,000 pixels wide• be no larger than 10 MB (•以JPEG、JPG或GIF格式保存• 宽度至少为2000像素• 大小不超过10MB)”可知，参与者在提交照片时需要确保每张照片都符合技术要求。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Judging & Prizes部分“The organizers will select 10 finalists in each category. From these 60 finalists, one Grand Prize winner will be chosen. (主办方将在每个类别中选出10名入围者。从这60名入围者中，将选出一位大奖得主)”可知，每个类别的入围者将竞争大奖。 B When Maggie was a very young girl, she loved looking up at the stars in the sky, and she loved a British television stop- animation (定格动画) series, The Clangers, about mousy- looking beings from another planet. It’s debatable as to which fueled her dream of becoming a space scientist more, but one thing is for sure: the passion Maggie had for space inspired a career and helped her overcome her dyslexia (读写困难) . The now celebrated space scientist, mechanical engineer, and science communicator grew up bouncing from one area of the country to another, the child of two Nigerian immigrants. Diagnosed (诊断) with dyslexia at the age of eight, Maggie faced enormous challenges in traditional learning environments. Dyslexia often made reading and writing difficult, and she was sometimes looked down upon by classmates. Despite these obstacles, her passion for science and space exploration shone through. Rather than focusing on the limitations dyslexia imposed, Maggie discovered its advantages: her brain was good at visualization and problem- solving, enabling her to think creatively and approach challenges from unique perspectives. Her journey to success wasn’t easy. After overcoming early academic struggles, she went on to earn degrees in physics and mechanical engineering. Today, she is well known for her work in space science, including the development of satellites and instruments used to explore the universe. Her contributions to science are widely recognized, and she has become an inspiring role model for young people, particularly those facing learning difficulties. Her story is a powerful reminder that dyslexia is not a limitation but a different way of processing the world, one that can lead to extraordinary achievements. Maggie’s life and career prove that facing what makes you different can turn challenges into strengths, inspiring others to see the potential in their own unique abilities. 4. What can we learn about Maggie from paragraph 1? A. She was born with a talent for space science. B. Her dyslexia stopped her path to her dream. C. Her passion for space promoted her career. D. She was mainly inspired by The Clangers. 5. Which word best describes Maggie’s early learning experience? A. Engaging. B. Enriching. C. Relaxing. D. Demanding. 6. What did Maggie’s achievements result from? A. Inner desire. B. Family support. C. Peer assistance. D. Social recognition. 7. What is the author’s main purpose in writing the text? A. To present a scientist’s contributions. B. To discuss the disadvantages of dyslexia. C. To encourage people to face difficulties bravely. D. To highlight the importance of space exploration. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了著名太空科学家、机械工程师玛吉的成长历程。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“the passion Maggie had for space inspired a career and helped her overcome her dyslexia (读写困难) . (玛吉对太空的热情激励她开启了职业生涯，并帮助她克服了读写困难症。)”可知，玛吉对太空的热爱推动了她的职业发展。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“Diagnosed (诊断) with dyslexia at the age of eight, Maggie faced enormous challenges in traditional learning environments. Dyslexia often made reading and writing difficult, and she was sometimes looked down upon by classmates. (玛吉8岁时被诊断出患有读写困难症，在传统的学习环境中面临着巨大的挑战。读写困难症常常让她的阅读和写作变得困难，有时还会被同学看不起。)”可知，玛吉早期的学习经历充满挑战，十分艰难。故选D。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Despite these obstacles, her passion for science and space exploration shone through. Rather than focusing on the limitations dyslexia imposed, Maggie discovered its advantages (尽管存在这些障碍，但她对科学和太空探索的热情依然闪耀。玛吉没有关注读写困难症带来的限制，而是发现了它的优势)”可知，玛吉的成就源于她内心对科学和太空探索的渴望与热情。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，根据最后一段“Her story is a powerful reminder that dyslexia is not a limitation but a different way of processing the world, one that can lead to extraordinary achievements. Maggie’s life and career prove that facing what makes you different can turn challenges into strengths, inspiring others to see the potential in their own unique abilities.(她的故事有力地表明，阅读障碍并非一种限制，而是一种独特的感知世界的方式，这种方式能够带来非凡的成就。玛吉的生活和事业证明，面对自身与众不同的特质，能够将挑战转化为优势，激励他人看到自身独特能力中的潜力。)”可知，文章围绕玛吉的成长经历展开，讲述她凭借对太空的热情，克服读写困难症的挑战，最终成为杰出太空科学家的故事。由此可知，作者写这篇文章的主要目的是鼓励人们勇敢面对困难，发掘自身潜能。故选C。 C People have been trying to create glowing (发光) plants for decades. The challenge is making the glow bright enough for our eyes to see. Last year, US biotech company Light Bio launched the Firefly Petunia, the first genetically engineered glowing plant to go on sale. It claims that the plant’s brightness is “similar to moonlight,” but judging from photos on social media, it’s nowhere near as bright as a full moon. There is a reason why this is so difficult. Plants get their energy from light, but photosynthesis (光合作用) is wildly inefficient. It’s estimated that most plants capture less than 2 percent of the light that falls on them, and they need part of it to survive and grow. That leaves precious little to transform back into light. Given this fact, plants will never glow bright enough to take the place of streetlights. To solve this, a few groups have instead been trying to physically add phosphors (磷光体), a type of light-storing material that glows in the dark, to adult plants, which are much more efficient than photosynthesis. The problem is getting the phosphor chemicals evenly distributed inside the leaves. But now it’s found that such distribution is easily achieved in certain plants, so brightly phosphorescent plants of various colors are created by adding phosphors into each leaf by hand. However, making plants glow by physically adding phosphors into them is considered “cheating.” At the very least, the glow will become weaker if these plants survive and grow larger. There is also a potential environmental concern when the plants die and are thrown out. If the plants were genetically engineered to make their own long-lasting phosphors that are fully biodegradable, it would be a different story. In fact, giving plants this ability might even boost the efficiency of photosynthesis. Being able to temporarily “store” light could help keep the light steady, transform unusable wavelengths into usable ones, and allow photosynthesis to continue into the night. One day, perhaps entire fields will glow in the dark. 8. What makes it hard for plants to glow brightly? A. The low light-use efficiency of photosynthesis. B. Plants need most captured light to survive and grow. C. Photosynthesis transforms only part of sunlight into usable energy. D. Plants’ leaves cannot store enough light. 9. How do some groups improve the brightness of the plants? A. By adding phosphors into the leaves. B. By using adult plants that are more efficient than seedlings. C. By manually adjusting light conditions. D. By distributing chemicals evenly inside the leaves. 10. What can we learn about phosphorescent plants from the passage? A. They need careful light management. B. Their glow fade over time. C. They can cause environmental pollution. D. They are less bright than expected. 11. What’s the function of the last paragraph? A. To discuss the difficulties of making plants glow. B. To explore potential future applications of glowing plants. C. To explain current experiments with glowing plants. D. To highlight environmental concerns of glowing plants. 【答案】8. A 9. A 10. B 11. B 【解析】 【导语】文章探讨了创造发光植物所面临的挑战，介绍了当前物理添加磷光体的方法及其局限性，并提出了未来的展望。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Plants get their energy from light, but photosynthesis (光合作用) is wildly inefficient. It’s estimated that most plants capture less than 2 percent of the light that falls on them, and they need part of it to survive and grow. That leaves precious little to transform back into light.(植物的能量来源于光，但光合作用的效率极低。据估计，大多数植物只能吸收照射在它们身上的光能的不到2%，它们需要其中的一部分来生存和生长。这就使得能够重新转化为光能的量少之又少。)”可知，植物难以发出明亮光芒的原因是光合作用效率极低，植物捕获光能少，并且需要将部分捕获的光能用于自身的生存和生长，导致没有足够的能量用于发光。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“To solve this, a few groups have instead been trying to physically add phosphors (磷光体), a type of light-storing material that glows in the dark, to adult plants, which are much more efficient than photosynthesis.(为了解决这个问题，一些研究小组转而尝试在成熟植物上直接添加磷光体，这是一种能在黑暗中发光的储光材料，磷光体比光合作用更为高效。)”可知，一些研究小组尝试将磷光体直接添加到成熟植物的叶子中。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“At the very least, the glow will become weaker if these plants survive and grow larger.(至少，如果这些植物存活下来并长得更大，发光会变得更弱。)”可知，随着时间推移，光会减弱。原文只是说“There is also a potential environmental concern(存在潜在的环境担忧)”，并没有确定会造成环境污染，C项的表述太绝对。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“If the plants were genetically engineered to make their own long-lasting phosphors that are fully biodegradable, it would be a different story. In fact, giving plants this ability might even boost the efficiency of photosynthesis. (如果这些植物经过基因工程改造，可以制造出自身完全可生物降解的长效荧光粉，那就另当别论了。事实上，赋予植物这种能力甚至可能提高光合作用的效率。)”可知，文章最后一段提出设想，如果通过基因工程改造让植物自身产生可生物降解的磷光体，不仅能解决环境问题，甚至可能提高光合作用效率，并在最后“One day, perhaps entire fields will glow in the dark.(也许有一天，整片田野都会在黑暗中发光)”提出展望。由此可见，该段落旨在探讨发光植物在未来可能的潜在应用和广阔前景。 D Museums have long been considered as cultural storehouses that preserve and exhibit history, art and scientific discoveries. Yet, while some children frequently visit museums with their families, others — especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds — may never have the opportunity to engage with these rich cultural resources. This disparity can create gaps in cultural knowledge, academic engagement and even self-confidence. Professor Anik Meunier at the Université du Québec à Montréal studies how museum visits can enhance student engagement in the classroom and address social inequalities. She has established the School at the Museum program with her colleagues to integrate museum education into the school curriculum (课程) for primary and secondary schools in Montreal. “Research indicates that actions aimed at improving educational success must be carried out regularly and at a pace that allows the acquisition of new attitudes, understandings or behaviours among the target population,” explains Anik. To this end, School at the Museum organises regular visits to museums throughout the year. This provides students with consistent opportunities to engage with cultural and educational resources outside the classroom. Anik and her colleagues found that students who attended museums showed greater emotional, behavioural and cognitive engagement than before. They observed that the visits created a stronger sense of connection to the museum environment and its resources, enriching students’ cultural knowledge and expanding their vocabulary. Most importantly, after participating in School at the Museum, students who had had little prior exposure to museums displayed equal engagement to their classmates who had visited museums with family or friends. “To make the most of the educational value, one of the most important aspects of planning a museum trip is choosing the right museum and program for students’ needs. Most museums offer age-specific educational programs for school groups,” says Anik. “A visit to a museum can relate closely to courses in many subjects, such as history, science and art, and stimulate interdisciplinary approaches.” 12. What does the underlined word “disparity” in paragraph 1 refer to? A. The lack of scientific resources. B. The difference in cultural backgrounds. C. The unequal opportunity to access museums. D. The gap in classroom engagement. 13. What is the goal of the School at the Museum program? A. To deepen students’ insight into education. B. To enhance learning through museum visits. C. To raise awareness of the value of museums. D. To promote overall student engagement in school. 14. What is the function of paragraph 3? A. Showing how museum visits could be applied. B. Providing background about the program. C. Giving examples of museum activities. D. Providing evidence of the program’s effectiveness. 15. What is the best title for the text? A. Museums and Educational Equality B. Learning Beyond the Classroom C. The Value of Museum Visits D. Cultural Access in Modern Education 【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍了博物馆教育资源分配不均的问题，以及馆校融合教育项目如何通过定期组织博物馆参观，来提升学生的课堂参与度，促进教育平等。 【12题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段第二句“Yet, while some children frequently visit museums with their families, others — especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds — may never have the opportunity to engage with these rich cultural resources. (然而，一些孩子经常随家人参观博物馆，而另一些孩子——尤其是那些来自弱势背景的孩子——可能永远没有机会接触这些丰富的文化资源。)”可知，此处描述了两种孩子参观博物馆机会的对比，前者有机会，后者没有。因此，划线词“disparity”指代的正是前面提到的这种在接触博物馆机会上的不平等。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段第二句“She has established the School at the Museum program with her colleagues to integrate museum education into the school curriculum (课程) for primary and secondary schools in Montreal. (她和同事一起建立了馆校融合教育项目，旨在将博物馆教育融入蒙特利尔中小学的学校课程中。)”及最后一句“This provides students with consistent opportunities to engage with cultural and educational resources outside the classroom. (这为学生提供了持续的机会，让他们能够接触课堂之外的文化和教育资源。)”可知，该项目的主要目标是通过博物馆参观来促进学生的学习。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。第三段第一句“Anik and her colleagues found that students who attended museums showed greater emotional, behavioural and cognitive engagement than before. (阿尼克及其同事研究发现，参与博物馆参观活动的学生，在情感、行为与认知参与度上，相较以往都有显著提升。)”指出参与项目的学生在情感、行为与认知参与度三个方面有显著提升。且本段最后一句“Most importantly, after participating in School at the Museum, students who had had little prior exposure to museums displayed equal engagement to their classmates who had visited museums with family or friends. (最重要的是，在参与馆校融合教育项目之后，那些此前很少接触博物馆的学生，在课堂参与度上，表现得与经常和家人、朋友参观博物馆的同学旗鼓相当。)”指出参与该项目后，之前很少去博物馆的学生课堂参与度与经常去的学生持平，这些都是该项目有效性的直接证据。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。文章第一段指出不同孩子在参观博物馆机会上存在差异，这会导致教育差距。第二、三段介绍了馆校融合教育项目如何通过提供平等的博物馆参观机会来弥补这种差距，提升学生的参与度。最后一段则给出了如何最大化博物馆教育价值的建议。纵观全文，文章的核心是借助博物馆教育，弥补资源差距、实现教育公平，A选项能概括全文主旨，适合作标题。 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。 Changing Your Inner Voice Picture this: You’ve just arrived home from the grocery store and realized that you forgot to buy the main food you needed for dinner. You may feel upset and tired. And then, the voice in your head begins its comments: “It’s really stupid of me.” Or “Why am I always so careless?” ____16____ We’ve all been there — experiencing the inner dialogue that follows a mistake or a setback. ____17____ Negative self-talk is a normal part of being human. But if left unchecked, it can affect our mental health. Our inner voice is constantly broadcasting our thoughts, whether they’re positive or negative. ____18____ On the other hand, negative self-talk exposes us to self-doubts and fears. This can eventually harm our mental health, relationships, and confidence. ____19____ Research shows that people who engage in this kind of behavior often experience lower self-confidence, higher anxiety levels, and a reduced sense of overall well-being. In addition, self-criticism has been associated with higher stress levels and an increased risk of mental health issues, such as depression. The good news is that we can change our self-talk. The first step is becoming aware of the role our inner voice plays. Once we recognize its impact, we can use simple techniques to shift how we talk to ourselves. ____20____ Besides, using your name instead of “I” during inner dialogue can also create a more supportive, less critical voice. A. Changing self-talk requires professional help. B. Practicing constructive self-talk can be helpful C. In fact, negative self-talk can take many forms. D. Positive self-talk can inspire and boost our confidence. E. You might end up feeling frustrated and heading back to the store. F. The link between negative self-talk and mental health is well-established. G. This inner dialogue is the voice that criticizes us when things don’t go as planned. 【答案】16. E 17. G 18. D 19. F 20. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要说明了如何改变负面自我对话。 【16题详解】 根据上文“You’ve just arrived home from the grocery store and realized that you forgot to buy the main food you needed for dinner. You may feel upset and tired. And then, the voice in your head begins its comments: “It’s really stupid of me.” Or “Why am I always so careless?” (你刚从杂货店回到家，发现你忘了买晚餐需要的主要食物。你可能会感到不安和疲倦。然后，你脑海里的声音开始评论：“我真的很愚蠢。”或者“为什么我总是这么粗心？”)”可知，前文详细叙述了因忘记买晚餐主食而进行自我责备的情景，本句承接上文忘记买东西后的心理和行为发展逻辑，顺理成章地说明了后续行动，故E选项“你可能会感到沮丧，然后又返回商店去。”符合语境。 【17题详解】 根据上文“We’ve all been there — experiencing the inner dialogue that follows a mistake or a setback. (我们都有过这样的经历——经历过错误或挫折之后的内心对话。)”可知，前句聚焦于经历犯错或挫折后出现的内心对话，本句与前文形成紧密的解释说明关系，解释了这种对话在事情未按计划发展时的批判性质，故G选项“这种内心对话就是那种在事情未按预期发展时会对我们提出批评的声音。”符合语境。 【18题详解】 根据后文“On the other hand, negative self-talk exposes us to self-doubts and fears. This can eventually harm our mental health, relationships, and confidence. (另一方面，消极的自我对话会让我们陷入自我怀疑和恐惧之中。这最终可能会损害我们的心理健康、人际关系以及自信心。)”可知，后句着重阐述负面自我对话的危害，由“In contrast (相比之下)”这一关键对比词可知，此处应呈现正面自我对话的情况。故D选项“积极的自我对话能够激发并增强我们的自信心。”符合语境。 【19题详解】 根据后文“Research shows that people who engage in this kind of behavior often experience lower self-confidence, higher anxiety levels, and a reduced sense of overall well-being. In addition, self-criticism has been associated with higher stress levels and an increased risk of mental health issues, such as depression. (研究表明，有此类行为的人往往会感到自信心下降、焦虑程度升高，并且整体幸福感也会降低。此外，自我批评还与更高的压力水平以及更易出现心理健康问题（如抑郁）的风险有关。)”可知，后文深入阐述负面自我对话与心理健康问题之间的具体关联，本句作为总起句概括后文内容，故F选项“负面自我对话与心理健康之间的关联已得到充分证实。”符合语境。 【20题详解】 根据上文“The good news is that we can change our self-talk. The first step is becoming aware of the role our inner voice plays. Once we recognize its impact, we can use simple techniques to shift how we talk to ourselves. (好消息是，我们能够改变自己的内心对话。第一步是意识到内心声音所起的作用。一旦我们认识到其影响，就可以运用一些简单的技巧来改变我们与自己的交流方式。)”可知，前文表明可以改变自我对话，并且还需要运用相关技巧，本句对应前文“改变”，给出具体改变的方式，即“建设性的自我对话”，故B选项“练习建设性的自我对话是有帮助的。”符合语境。 第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分) 第一节 完形填空 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I had just moved to Phoenix. I was totally ____21____ in a city where I didn’t yet know anyone. On Christmas Eve, I went out to see a movie to ____22____. Driving back in the dark, I lost my ____23____. The more turns I made, the more I got turned around. I drove and drove in circles. Eventually, I ____24____ on the side of the road and looked at the map. But I didn’t ____25____ where I was. Lonely and desperate, I had a good ____26____ cry. Then I saw a car slowing to a stop. A couple ____27____ my window and asked if I was OK. Learning I couldn’t find my way home, they drove me all the way across Phoenix. It turned out I was on the ____28____ side of town. When the couple left, they asked me if I would be home on Christmas. I ____29____. The next day, around noon, the couple showed up with a picnic basket full of _____30_____. They shared their Christmas dinner with me. The _____31_____ that they did that on Christmas of all days — when I’m _____32_____ they have their own traditions and their own families — to spend that time with me as a _____33_____ stranger really touched my heart. Nearly 40 years later, inspired by their _____34_____, I still look for opportunities every single holiday season to _____35_____ with others who might be spending the holidays alone. 21. A. curious B. alone C. different D. content 22. A. cheer up B. calm down C. reach out D. show off 23. A. direction B. balance C. patience D. mind 24. A. broke down B. turned up C. pulled over D. moved around 25. A. care B. explain C. accept D. recognize 26. A. self-doubt B. self-comfort C. self-pity D. self-regret 27. A. opened B. approached C. passed D. observed 28. A. poor B. opposite C. right D. quiet 29. A. hesitated B. agreed C. panicked D. nodded 30. A. dishes B. decorations C. gifts D. cards 31. A. belief B. possibility C. idea D. fact 32. A. afraid B. glad C. grateful D. sure 33. A. perfect B. entire C. total D. familiar 34. A. example B. wisdom C. experience D. courage 35. A. share B. cooperate C. connect D. celebrate 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. B 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了作者搬到新城市后，在圣诞节前夕迷路，得到一对陌生夫妇的帮助和他们节日的陪伴后，被他们的善举打动，并主动在节日里陪伴独自过节的人的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在一个我还一个人都不认识的城市里，我完全是孤身一人。A. curious好奇的；B. alone单独的；C. different不同的；D. content满足的。根据前文“in a city where I didn’t yet know anyone”可知，作者在这个城市里一个人都不认识，因此应是孤身一人的状态。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：平安夜那天，我出去看了一场电影来让自己开心起来。A. cheer up使高兴，振作起来；B. calm down冷静下来；C. reach out伸出援手；D. show off炫耀。根据前文“I was totally ____ in a city where I didn’t yet know anyone.”以及“On Christmas Eve, I went out to see a movie”可知，作者在新城市里谁都不认识，心情应该是低落的，所以出去看电影应是让自己开心起来。 【23题详解】 考查名词。句意：在黑暗里开车回家时，我迷失了方向。A. direction方向；B. balance平衡；C. patience耐心；D. mind思维。根据后文“The more turns I made, the more I got turned around. I drove and drove in circles.”可知，作者开车转圈，越转越迷糊，说明是迷路了，失去了方向。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：最后，我把车停在路边，查看地图。A. broke down发生故障；B. turned up出现；C. pulled over靠边停车；D. moved around四处移动。根据前文“Driving back in the dark, I lost my ____ .”和后文“looked at the map”可知，作者迷路了，需要查看地图，因此应是把车停在路边。 【25题详解】 考查动词。句意：但我辨认不出自己在哪儿。A. care关心；B. explain解释；C. accept接受；D. recognize辨认出。根据前文“Eventually, I ____ on the side of the road and looked at the map.”可知，作者停车看地图；又根据本句句首的But表示转折可知，作者虽查看地图，但并不能辨别出自己在哪里。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：孤独又绝望，我痛快地自怜大哭了一场。A. self-doubt自我怀疑；B. self-comfort自我安慰；C. self-pity自怜；D. self-regret自我后悔。根据第一段第二句“I was totally ____ in a city where I didn’t yet know anyone.”可知，作者在新城市谁都不认识，且本句中的“Lonely and desperate”也表明作者感到孤独和绝望，所以应是伤心哭泣，这是一种自怜的表现。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：一对夫妇走近我的车窗，问我是否还好。A. opened打开；B. approached靠近，走近；C. passed经过；D. observed观察。根据前文“Then I saw a car slowing to a stop.”和后文“asked if I was OK”可知，作者看到一辆停下来，一对夫妇来询问作者情况，所以是他们走近了作者的车窗。 【28题详解】 考查形容词。句意：原来我是在城镇的另一边。A. poor贫穷的；B. opposite相反的，对面的；C. right正确的；D. quiet安静的。根据前文“Learning I couldn’t find my way home, they drove me all the way across Phoenix.”可知，这对夫妇开车带着作者穿过整个凤凰城，说明作者家在城镇的另一头，他迷路后所在的位置应是与家相反的城镇另一侧。 【29题详解】 考查动词。句意：我点了点头。A. hesitated犹豫；B. agreed同意；C. panicked恐慌；D. nodded点头。前文“When the couple left, they asked me if I would be home on Christmas.”写这对夫妇离开时问作者圣诞节是否在家；又根据后文“The next day, around noon, the couple showed up with a picnic basket full of ____.”可知，第二天他们出现在作者家，说明这对夫妇询问作者时，作者应是给出了肯定的回应，“点头”符合语境。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：第二天，大约中午时分，那对夫妇带着一个装满食物的野餐篮出现了。A. dishes菜肴，食物；B. decorations装饰品；C. gifts礼物；D. cards卡片。根据后文“They shared their Christmas dinner with me.”可知，他们与作者分享圣诞晚餐，因此野餐篮里应是装满了食物。 【31题详解】 考查名词。句意：他们在圣诞节——这样一个我确信他们有自己的传统和家人的日子——花时间与我这个完全陌生的人在一起，这件事真的打动了我。A. belief信念；B. possibility可能性；C. idea想法；D. fact事实。分析句子成分可知，本句的主语是“The ____”，谓语是touched，二者中间的that到stranger为同位语从句，从句中描述的是“they did that on Christmas of all days — when I’m ____ they have their own traditions and their own families — to spend that time with me as a ____ stranger”这一件已经真实发生的事实，此时应用fact。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他们在圣诞节——这样一个我确信他们有自己的传统和家人的日子——花时间与我这个完全陌生的人在一起，这件事真的打动了我。A. afraid害怕的；B. glad高兴的；C. grateful感激的；D. sure确信的。根据后文“they have their own traditions and their own families”及西方节日常识可知，圣诞节通常每家有自己的传统并与家人一起度过，这对夫妇应也不例外，作者对此应是非常确信的。 【33题详解】 考查形容词。句意：他们在圣诞节——这样一个我确信他们有自己的传统和家人的日子——花时间与我这个完全陌生的人在一起，这件事真的打动了我。A. perfect完美的；B. entire全部的；C. total完全的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据第一段第二句“I was totally ____ in a city where I didn’t yet know anyone.”可知，作者在这个城市一个人都不认识，所以对于这对夫妇来说，作者完全是一个陌生人。 【34题详解】 考查名词。句意：将近40年后，受到他们榜样的鼓舞，我仍然在每个假日季节寻找机会与那些可能独自过节的人建立联系。A. example榜样，例子；B. wisdom智慧；C. experience经历；D. courage勇气。根据前文所述，这对夫妇在圣诞节帮助了迷路又孤独的作者，并与作者分享圣诞晚餐；又根据后文“I still look for opportunities every single holiday season to ____ with others who might be spending the holidays alone.”可知，作者在之后的每个节日都去帮助他人，这是受到了这对夫妇榜样力量的鼓舞。 【35题详解】 考查动词。句意：将近40年后，受到他们榜样的鼓舞，我仍然在每个假日季节寻找机会与那些可能独自过节的人建立联系。A. share分享；B. cooperate合作；C. connect建立联系；D. celebrate庆祝。根据前文所述，那对夫妇在圣诞节找到了独自一人的作者，主动帮助并陪伴作者。作者受到鼓舞，应是也去寻找那些独自过节的人，与他们建立联系，给予陪伴，且connect with sb.为固定搭配，意为“与某人建立联系”。 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。 Being an exchange student, I use my camera to bridge cultures and capture moments from the country I call my second home. Traditional Minnan-style houses, with roofs ____36____ (distinct) curved and walls time-honored, stood shoulder to shoulder. The ____37____ (rhythm) calls of free-range chickens provided background music for our shoot, occasionally interrupted by the distant laughter of villagers passing along the paths. What ____38____ (strike) me most was such plain warmth. A woman rode past with a basketful of leafy greens, her feet barely touching the ground as she slowed ____39____ (exchange) greetings with neighbors. At the store, the owner, ____40____ (wear) a gentle smile, wiped his hands carefully before weighing out dried mushrooms ____41____ regular customers. In that instant, I felt I was carried 3,000 kilometers south to my grandmother’s village. Though the landscape differed, the essence remained unchanged: that familiar village ecosystem ____42____ shopkeepers remember your favorite childhood treats and ____43____ (local) catch up on the latest news. This is the China I have come to know: It is not just through its high-rises and express trains, ____44____ in these pockets of everyday life that ring across cultures. The world stretches wide yet draws near, connected together by the shared ____45____ (kind). 【答案】36. distinctly 37. rhythmic 38. struck 39. to exchange 40. wearing 41. for 42. where 43. locals 44. but 45. kindness 【解析】 【导语】本文是关于一位交换生在中国闽南乡村拍摄经历的所见所感。 【36题详解】 考查副词。句意：传统闽南风格的房屋，屋顶明显呈弧形，墙壁历史悠久，并肩矗立。空格处修饰形容词curved，需要用副词形式；distinct是形容词，其副词形式distinctly表示“明显地；清晰地”，符合语境。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：散养小鸡的有节奏的叫声为我们的拍摄提供了背景音乐，偶尔会被路过小路的村民的远处笑声打断。空格处修饰名词calls，需要用形容词形式。rhythm是名词，其形容词形式rhythmic表示“有节奏的”，符合语境。 【38题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：最打动我的是这种质朴的温暖。空格处是主要从句的谓语动词，根据下文的was可知，句子描述的是过去的事情，所以用一般过去时，strike的过去式是struck。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：一位妇女骑着车经过，篮子里装满了绿叶蔬菜，她放慢速度，几乎脚不着地，和邻居打招呼。 此处用动词不定式作目的状语，表示“放慢速度的目的是打招呼”，所以填to exchange。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在商店里，店主面带温和的微笑，在为老顾客称干蘑菇之前仔细擦了擦手。空格处应该用非谓语动词作定语，修饰名词短语the owner，名词短语the owner与动词wear之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词wearing作定语。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：在商店里，店主面带温和的微笑，在为老顾客称干蘑菇之前仔细擦了擦手。weigh out sth. for sb.是固定搭配，意为“为某人称出某物”，所以填for。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：尽管风景不同，但本质不变：那种熟悉的乡村生态系统，店主记得你童年最喜欢的零食，当地人谈论最新的消息。空格处引导定语从句，先行词是village ecosystem，关系词在从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where。 【43题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：尽管风景不同，但本质不变：那种熟悉的乡村生态系统，店主记得你童年最喜欢的零食，当地人谈论最新的消息。空格处作主语，根据前文的shopkeepers可知，此处需要用名词复数形式，local的复数是locals，表示“当地人”。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：我所了解的中国不仅是通过高楼大厦和高铁，更是通过这些跨越文化共鸣的日常生活片段。not just...but...是固定搭配，意为“不仅……而且……”，所以填but。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：世界广阔却又亲近，被共同的善意连接在一起。空格处作介词by的宾语，需要用名词形式；kind是形容词，其名词形式kindness表示“善意；好意”，符合语境。 第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 你校将以五一劳动节为主题举办英语征文比赛。请你结合以下名言，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： The most beautiful things in the world are created by labor, by the clever hands of people. —Gorky (1) 你对名言的理解； (2) 你的相关经历。 注意： (1) 写作词数应为80个左右； (2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 From what Gorky said, I believe __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】From what Gorky said, I believe labor is the source of all beauty in the world. It is through hard work that ordinary people create extraordinary things with their clever hands. Last summer, I helped my grandfather build a wooden bookshelf in his study. Though my hands got blistered and my back ached after hours of work, seeing the finished product standing against the wall filled me with pride. That experience taught me that true beauty lies not in the object itself, but in the effort and dedication behind it. Labor shapes not only our world but also our character. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生写一篇英语短文，参加学校以五一劳动节为主题举办英语征文比赛。 【详解】1. 词汇积累： 建造：build → construct 奉献：dedication → devotion 非凡的：extraordinary → remarkable 真正的：true → genuine 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Labor shapes not only our world but also our character. 拓展句：There is no doubt that labor shapes not only our world but also our character. 【点睛】【高分句型1】It is through hard work that ordinary people create extraordinary things with their clever hands.（运用了强调句型） 【高分句型2】Though my hands got blistered and my back ached after hours of work, seeing the finished product standing against the wall filled me with pride.（运用了though引导的让步状语从句，动名词短语作主语） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Kenzie walked home from the bus with her friends Maya and Brynlee. They really missed their friend Holly, who was at home recovering from surgery. She was going to have to stay home from school for the next two weeks! “When my mom was in the hospital after my baby sister was born, people brought her gifts,” said Maya. “We should bring gifts to Holly!” The girls agreed instantly. They planned to visit Holly after school the next Friday. After some thought, Brynlee decided to give Holly a cool necklace-making kit while Maya decided to buy Holly a gift card so that she could buy the video games she wanted. Kenzie fell silent. She couldn’t decide. She wanted to give Holly something meaningful. But her family was saving money for a new car, and she knew it wasn’t the time to spend a lot. Upon arriving home, Kenzie sank into the sofa. She couldn’t wait for her mom to get home from work so she could talk to her. Later, while her mother prepared dinner, Kenzie told her about Holly and the gift thing. She explained what each of her friends was giving Holly, adding that she hoped to prepare something special too. She wondered how she could do that without a lot of money. “I know you can do it. You’re creative,” encouraged Mom. “You don’t need to spend a lot to show that you care.” Kenzie nodded thoughtfully, her mind racing to find a possible solution. The next Monday, Kenzie and her brother Nathan had dentist appointments. They opened their goody bags on the way home. Inside were the usual toothbrush and toothpaste along with a few other things, including a super bouncy ball, a press-on tattoo and a glow-in-the-dark ring. Nathan said it was fun finding little surprises. It is fun, thought Kenzie. Then she realized Nathan had just given her an idea for Holly’s gift. She’d make little things that would be special to Holly and make her happy. 注意: (1)续写词数应为150左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Paragraph 1: Over the next few days, Kenzie worked hard on her gift. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: On Friday, the girls visited Holly with their gifts after school. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Paragraph 1: Over the next few days, Kenzie worked hard on her gift. She rummaged through her drawers and found colorful ribbons, glittery stickers, and a stack of cute note cards. On each card, she wrote down a funny memory she shared with Holly — like the time they laughed so hard at a silly movie that they spilled popcorn all over their clothes. She also collected small trinkets: a shiny marble, a tiny toy dinosaur, and a piece of rainbow candy. Then she put all these treasures into a pretty jar she decorated with paint and ribbons. Every item was simple, but each was filled with her creativity and sincere care for Holly. Paragraph 2: On Friday, the girls visited Holly with their gifts after school. Holly’s eyes lit up as soon as she saw them. She squealed with delight when she unwrapped Brynlee’s necklace-making kit and Maya’s gift card. Finally, Holly reached for Kenzie’s gift. When she held the delicately-decorated jar, her face softened with warmth. As she read the notes one by one, she laughed and wiped away a happy tear. The girls spent the afternoon chatting, making necklaces, and planning a movie night for when Holly returned to school. Kenzie was glad. She had worried for nothing. Her mom had been right — friendship and thoughtfulness were what really counted. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。Kenzie和朋友们想给在家养病的Holly送礼物，朋友分别选了项链制作套装和礼品卡，Kenzie因家庭攒钱买车想送有意义的礼物又不想多花钱，在弟弟的启发下，决定亲手制作能让Holly开心的小物件。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“接下来的几天里，Kenzie用心准备着礼物。”可知，第一段可以描写Kenzie为Holly精心准备礼物的过程，最后点明礼物虽简单却饱含心意。 ②由第二段句首内容“周五放学后，女孩们带着礼物去看望Holly。”可知，第二段可以描写女孩们带着礼物看望Holly的场景，Holly收到其他礼物的反应，最后以Kenzie的感悟升华主旨：友谊和用心才是最珍贵的。 2.续写线索：Kenzie准备礼物——寻找制作材料——书写回忆、收集小饰品——装饰礼物罐——女孩们看望Holly——Holly收到并欣赏礼物——Kenzie领悟友谊的真谛 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①翻找：rummage through/search through/look through ②写下：write down/put down ③收集：collect/gather/assemble 情绪类 ①高兴：delight/happiness/gladness ②担心：worry/be anxious/be concerned 【点睛】【高分句型1】She squealed with delight when she unwrapped Brynlee’s necklace-making kit and Maya’s gift card. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句) 【高分句型2】Her mom had been right — friendship and thoughtfulness were what really counted. (运用了what引导的表语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $