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河北5月高二期中考试 英 语 （试卷满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟） 注意事项： 1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上,并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号;回答非选择题时,用0.5mm的黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后,请将答题卡上交。 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. When may the man meet with Peter? A. On April 21st. B. On April 20th. C. On April 19th. 2. How does the woman feel? A. Awkward. B. Worried. C. Excited. 3. How will the man go to visit his grandpa? A. By train. B. By coach. C. By car. 4. What will the speakers do on Saturday evening? A. Play volleyball. B. Book a flight. C. Eat out. 5. What did the man think of the woman? A. She was speeding. B. She was funny. C. She was in trouble. 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 is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Shop assistant and customer. C. Father and daughter. 7. What is Susan Storm Cape? A. A schoolbag. B. A computer. C. A toy. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What kind of art does the woman prefer? A. Impressionist art. B. Digital art. C. Street art. 9. What does the man say about art? A. It is evolving very fast. B. It needs to be integrated with nature. C. Its creativity is limited. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What percentage of the man’s tooth is gone? A. 20%. B. 30%. C. 50%. 11. What should the man do first? A. Have his tooth filled. B. Have his bad tooth washed. C. Take an X - ray. 12. How does the man feel about the whole treatment? A. It’s complicated. B. It’s easy. C. It’s expensive. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is Kate? A. A scientist. B. A show hostess. C. An astronaut. 14. What has Doctor Tang’s team recently achieved? A. Inventing a new telescope. B. Deciding the center of the galaxy. C. Getting a clear image of a black hole. 15. Why is the image exciting? A. It proves the guess about the Milky Way galaxy is right. B. It indicates humans can reach more galaxies. C. It means a new galaxy will be found. 16. What will the speakers do next? A. Visit Doctor Tang’s lab. B. Look at the image. C. Introduce another breakthrough. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What worries many parents about their children according to the talk? A. A lack of focus on study. B. Poor mental health. C. Too much screen time. 18. How long did today’s parents spend outdoors each week when they were kids? A. About 8 hours. B. About 4 hours. C. About 2 hours. 19. What advantage of outdoor play is NOT mentioned? A. Making children confident. B. Teaching children responsibility. C. Improving children’s exam scores. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. The relationship between nature and humans. B. The benefits of kids’ being outdoors. C. The most popular outdoor activities. 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A A growing population of retirees is redefining travel with distinct preferences. Compared to past generations, today’s seniors are wealthier, spending more time and money on tourism while demanding good value and meaningful trips. They seek bolder, more purposeful trips, fueling a rise in independent travel, guided tours, and philanthropic (慈善的) journeys. Prioritizing autonomy, many opt for personalized arrangements in small groups or solo, moving away from rigid, large tours. They conduct extensive online research but also consult professionals to create a basic routine. A key motivation is the desire to build new social connections and strengthen family bonds during travel, with increasing options available to support these goals. Figure 1: Primary Motivation for Intern (Aged 50+) ●“Experience New Cultures & Adventure”: 45% ●“Visit Family/Friends”: 30% ●“Volunteer/Service Learning”: 15% ●“Relaxation”: 10% Mature travellers, particularly women increasingly favour culturally immersive and adventurous vacations focused on learning and giving back. This reflects the lifelong pursuit of meaningful and enjoyable experiences through travel. Figure 2: Planned International Travel (Next 12 Months) ●Age 50-59: 42% ●Age 60-69: 48% ●Age 70+: 35% Research confirms a strong intention to travel internationally among those over fifty. Tourism remains their top discretionary (可自由支配的) costs. Globally, older tourists are as numerous as backpackers but possess greater spending power. For many, travel provides new perspectives, with living abroad often seen as an ultimate retirement goal. 1. What do modern seniors expect from their trips? A. Worthwhile experiences. B. Low - cost group tours. C. Short and simple vacations. D. Travelling with many friends. 2. According to Figure 2, which group is most likely to travel abroad? A. People under 50. B. People aged 50-59. C. People aged 60-69. D. People aged over 70. 3. What can we know about senior travellers compared to backpackers? A. They prefer cheaper destinations. B. They travel in bigger groups. C. They often have larger budgets. D. They enjoy less planning. 【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C 【解析】 【导语】文章介绍退休人群重新定义旅行，阐述其旅行偏好、动机及国际旅行计划，体现其旅行特点。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Compared to past generations, today’s seniors are wealthier, spending more time and money on tourism while demanding good value and meaningful trips.(与前几代人相比，如今的老年人更富有，在旅游上花费更多的时间和金钱，同时要求物有所值和有意义的旅行)”可知，现代老年人期望从旅行中获得有价值、有意义的体验。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Figure 2: Planned International Travel (Next 12 Months) 中的“Age 50-59: 42%；Age 60-69: 48%；Age 70+: 35%(50-59岁：42%；60-69岁：48%；70岁及以上：35%)”可知，60-69岁的人群最有可能出国旅行。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Globally, older tourists are as numerous as backpackers but possess greater spending power.(在全球范围内，老年游客的数量与背包客相当，但拥有更强的消费能力)”可知，与背包客相比，老年旅行者通常有更大的预算。 B In the summer of 2023, middle school student Tina Jin was alarmed to learn that over 2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. With her heart set on finding a solution, Jin found inspiration in an unlikely place: in the tiny holes of leftover bones on her dinner plate. After inspiration struck, Jin spent a year perfecting a solution that would reduce bone waste and increase access to clean drinking water. For months, she saved bones from family dinners and tested their honeycomb-like (蜂窝状的) structures to create a natural water filtration (过滤) system. Over time, she improved the homemade invention by grinding (磨) smaller bones up into a powder and filtering it all through the filter made from thrown-away bones and household supplies. Upon applying for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators challenge — a five-day STEM competition — Jin was selected as one of 30 middle school finalists. Last October, she flew to Washington, D.C. to take a range of student challenges and demonstrate her filtration device to the judges. After third-party testing by a water company showed that her filter successfully achieved drinkable standards, she took home the competition’s top award. Jin was smiling from ear to ear as she took to the stage to accept the award. “I was just so shocked, and I felt so happy,” she said while holding her newly won award. “I want to partner with bigger organizations and hope to be able to see people filter water using my method.” When it comes to encouraging other young people to explore STEM, Jin said, “If you find something that you think can solve a problem, pursue it — the chances are that you’re finding something that can help save the world.” 4. What was the direct source of inspiration for Tina Jin’s invention? A. A scientific paper on honeycomb structures. B. The tiny holes in leftover dinner bones. C. A lecture from her school teacher. D. The global water crisis statistics. 5. What did the third-party test results show about the system? A. It could produce drinkable water. B. It needed more development to work. C. It was cheaper than other filters. D. It could filter water very quickly. 6. What can be inferred from Jin’s statement in the last paragraph? A. She believes young people can definitely save the world. B. She values action and potential in problem-solving. C. She thinks only big ideas can make a difference. D. She finds the invention process to be easy. 7. Which of the following can best describe Tina Jin? A. Impatient but ambitious. B. Shy but intelligent. C. Reliable and lucky. D. Observant and determined. 【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】文章讲述中学生Tina Jin受晚餐剩余骨头启发，发明天然水过滤系统并获大奖，以及她对年轻人探索STEM的鼓励。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“With her heart set on finding a solution, Jin found inspiration in an unlikely place: in the tiny holes of leftover bones on her dinner plate.(一心想要找到解决方案的Jin在一个意想不到的地方找到了灵感：她餐盘上剩余骨头的小孔里)”可知，Tina Jin发明的直接灵感来源是晚餐剩余骨头的小孔。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“After third-party testing by a water company showed that her filter successfully achieved drinkable standards, she took home the competition’s top award.(在一家水务公司的第三方测试表明她的过滤器成功达到饮用标准后，她获得了比赛的最高奖项)”可知，第三方测试结果显示该系统能产生可饮用的水。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“If you find something that you think can solve a problem, pursue it — the chances are that you’re finding something that can help save the world.(如果你发现了一个你认为可以解决问题的东西，就去追求它 —— 很可能你正在找到一个可以帮助拯救世界的东西)”可知，Jin认为遇到能解决问题的方法就应该去追求，体现了她重视解决问题的行动和潜力。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“With her heart set on finding a solution, Jin found inspiration in an unlikely place: in the tiny holes of leftover bones on her dinner plate.(一心想要找到解决方案的Jin在一个意想不到的地方找到了灵感：她餐盘上剩余骨头的小孔里)”可知她善于观察；根据第二段中“Jin spent a year perfecting a solution(Jin花费了一年时间完善一套解决方案)”以及她不断改进发明，可知她意志坚定。因此，Tina Jin是善于观察且意志坚定的。 C Wave water sleeves (水袖), play with spears (矛), paint faces and wear costumes. On May 17th, teachers and students from the Ecuadorian Education Delegation immersed (使沉浸) themselves in the art of Peking Opera at the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University, experiencing the endless charm of traditional Chinese culture. Amid the beating of gongs and drums, students from the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University demonstrated the basic skills of singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic fighting of Peking Opera and performed some excerpts (片段) of Wu Wenhua and Woman Defending for the Emperor for 25 students from Ecuador. With curiosity and enthusiasm, the Ecuadorian students fixed their eyes on the performance and took photos with their mobile phones from time to time. After the performance, they couldn’t wait to come to the venue to put on their costumes and props, and learned some techniques with the Chinese students, such as water sleeves, spear playing and knife playing. Some of the students also put on facial makeups to practise stage steps and wave water sleeves under the guidance of their teachers, winning applause from the audience. “I’ve heard of Peking Opera before, but knew little about it. Today, I not only saw the Peking Opera performance by myself, but also tried on the costumes. This experience was fantastic!” Dressed in the costume for the role of a general, Oliver showed a debut (首次登台) posture he had just learned, and had his classmates help him take photos for memory. “Peking Opera is the quintessence of Chinese culture, with a profound history and a rich heritage. Today, we have prepared a Peking Opera immersive experience specifically for Ecuadorian students, helping them feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture through lively activities, and hoping they can bring our national art to the world,” said Wang Yunfeng, deputy director of the Opera Teaching Department at the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University. 8. What did the Ecuadorian students do while watching the performance? A. They asked questions about the stories. B. They recorded the show with their phones. C. They tried on costumes immediately. D. They learned to beat gongs and drums. 9. What did Oliver think of his Peking Opera experience? A. It was too short to learn much. B. It was an amazing involvement. C. He found the makeup uncomfortable. D. He preferred watching to participating. 10. What does the underlined word “quintessence” in the last paragraph mean? A. Difficult skill. B. Modern form. C. Perfect example. D. Popular trend. 11. What is the best title for the text? A. Splendid Traditional Chinese Costumes B. Artists Train Foreign Students as Performers C. The Comparison Between Chinese and Ecuadorian Art D. Ecuadorian Students Immerse Themselves in the Charm of Peking Opera 【答案】8. B 9. B 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】主要讲述5月17日厄瓜多尔教育代表团的师生在沈阳师范大学附属艺术学校沉浸式体验京剧艺术的经历。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“With curiosity and enthusiasm, the Ecuadorian students fixed their eyes on the performance and took photos with their mobile phones from time to time.(带着好奇和热情，厄瓜多尔学生目不转睛地看着表演，还不时用手机拍照)”可知，厄瓜多尔学生在观看表演时用手机记录表演。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段““I’ve heard of Peking Opera before, but knew little about it. Today, I not only saw the Peking Opera performance by myself, but also tried on the costumes. This experience was fantastic!”(“我以前听说过京剧，但了解很少。今天，我不仅亲眼看到了京剧表演，还试穿了戏服。这次经历太棒了！”)”可知，奥利弗认为他的京剧体验是一次令人惊叹的参与。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据最后一段“Peking Opera is the quintessence of Chinese culture, with a profound history and a rich heritage.(京剧是中国文化的____，有着深厚的历史和丰富的遗产)”可知，京剧有深厚历史和丰富遗产，是中国文化的完美典范，“quintessence”意思可能是“Perfect example.”(完美典范)。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“On May 17th, teachers and students from the Ecuadorian Education Delegation immersed(使沉浸) themselves in the art of Peking Opera at the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University, experiencing the endless charm of traditional Chinese culture.(5 月 17 日，厄瓜多尔教育代表团的师生们走进沈阳师范大学附属艺术学校，沉浸式感受京剧艺术，领略中国传统文化的无穷魅力)”可知，文章围绕厄瓜多尔学生在沈阳师范大学附属艺术学校沉浸式体验京剧艺术展开，所以D选项“Ecuadorian Students Immerse Themselves in the Charm of Peking Opera(厄瓜多尔学生沉浸在京剧的魅力中)”最适合作为文章标题。 D You, along with all living things, produce weak light that glows (发出微弱稳定的光) until you die, according to a recent study. It’s called ultraweak photon emission (UPE) and is a natural product of your metabolism (新陈代谢). UPE is produced when chemicals in your cells create unstable molecules (分子) known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) as by-products of your body’s metabolism. When ROS levels rise, they cause other molecules to become “excited”, meaning they carry excess (额外的) energy. It’s this energy that causes light to be released. “I normally point out that UPE is a result of a biochemical process and in that sense is related to what happens in a glow-stick,” Dr Daniel Oblak, a physicist at the University of Calgary and last author of the study, said. “UPE is so weak that it is not visible to the human eye and completely overwhelmed by other sources of light, unless you are in a completely dark room.” That’s not to say that shutting your curtains and turning off your lights will allow you to see your own glow. This light is between 1,000 and 1,000,000 times weaker than the human eye can perceive. Using specialist cameras, scientists observed much more UPE being released by the living mice, compared to their dead bodies. Meanwhile, the leaves gave off much more light where they had been damaged, compared to undamaged areas. That’s because they were experiencing more oxidative (氧化的) stress in damaged regions. But the dead mice did not glow, because their bodies weren’t metabolising anymore. Oblak said that the key advantage of UPE is that it offers a non-invasive method of observing the health of living things. “This could be used to track the condition of a tissue — for example, for use in transplants — or the level of stress an organism is subject to, such as for monitoring crop or forest health,” he said. But this field is still full of unknowns. For instance, Oblak said, “Perhaps UPE is not just a byproduct of metabolic processes, but also serves a purpose.” Scientists just aren’t sure yet. 12. What causes ultraweak photon emission? A. The presence of reactive oxygen species in cells. B. Direct exposure to bright light in a dark room. C. The use of specialized cameras on dead organisms. D. The human eye’s ability to perceive dim light. 13. What can be learned about UPE from the text? A. It is visible to the human eye without equipment. B. It is a supernatural phenomenon. C. It is generated through a biochemical process. D. It is only produced by damaged tissues. 14. Why did the injured leaves give off more light than undamaged areas? A. They were suffering more oxidative stress. B. They were no longer metabolizing. C. They produced more reactive oxygen species after death. D. They were placed in a completely dark room. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To explain why dead organisms stop glowing. B. To compare UPE in mice and plants. C. To argue that UPE is a purposeful biological signal. D. To introduce UPE and its potential applications. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要介绍了超微弱光子发射（UPE）这一自然现象：它是生物新陈代谢产生的生化副产物，强度极弱无法被人眼直接观察；受损组织因氧化应激更强会释放更多UPE，而死亡生物因停止代谢不再发光。UPE可作为非侵入式手段用于生物健康监测，但其是否具有特定生物功能仍有待研究。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“UPE is produced when chemicals in your cells create unstable molecules (分子) known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) as by-products of your body’s metabolism. When ROS levels rise, they cause other molecules to become “excited”, meaning they carry excess (额外的) energy. It’s this energy that causes light to be released.( 当您细胞内的化学物质产生不稳定分子（即活性氧物质，简称 ROS）作为身体新陈代谢的副产品时，就会产生 UPE。当 ROS 水平升高时，它们会使其他分子“兴奋”，即它们携带过多的能量。正是这种能量导致光被释放出来。)”可知，细胞内存在活性氧物质导致了超弱光子的发射。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段““I normally point out that UPE is a result of a biochemical process and in that sense is related to what happens in a glow-stick,” Dr Daniel Oblak, a physicist at the University of Calgary and last author of the study, said.( “我通常会指出，UPE 是一种生物化学过程的结果，从这个意义上说，它与发光棒所发生的情况有关，”卡尔加里大学的物理学家丹尼尔·奥布拉克博士（该研究的最后作者）说道。)”可知，UPE 是通过生化过程产生的。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“That’s because they were experiencing more oxidative (氧化的) stress in damaged regions. But the dead mice did not glow, because their bodies weren’t metabolising anymore.( 这是因为受损区域的生物体承受着更多的氧化应激。但死鼠不会发光，因为它们的体内不再进行新陈代谢。)”可知，受损的叶子比未受损的区域能发出更多的光是因为受损区域遭受了更多氧化应激。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章大意以及最后一段“But this field is still full of unknowns. For instance, Oblak said, “Perhaps UPE is not just a byproduct of metabolic processes, but also serves a purpose.” Scientists just aren’t sure yet.( 但这一领域仍充满未知。例如，奥布拉克说：“也许UPE不仅仅是代谢过程的副产品，还具有某种作用。”科学家们目前还不确定这一点。)”可知，全文结构清晰：前四段介绍UPE的定义、产生机制和基本特性；第五段解释实验现象的原因；第六、七段重点介绍UPE在组织移植监测、作物和森林健康监测等方面的潜在应用；最后一段指出该领域仍存在未知。整体目的是全面介绍UPE及其应用前景。 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。 As a UN Messenger of Peace, I have travelled all over the world for the last two years documenting how climate change is affecting the natural balance of our planet. ____16____, ancient Boreal forests in Canada that have been clear-cut and rainforests in Indonesia that have been incinerated (焚毁). ____17____. In America, I have witnessed unprecedented droughts in California and sea level rise flooding the streets of Miami. In Greenland and in the Arctic I was astonished to see that ancient glaciers (冰川) are rapidly disappearing well ahead of scientific predictions. ____18____. This is a direct result of human activity. And the effects of climate change will become worse in the future. Now think about the shame that each of us will carry when our children and grandchildren look back and realize that we had the means of stopping this damage, but simply lacked the political will to do so. Our planet cannot be saved unless we leave fossil fuels in the ground where they belong. ____19____ — one that leads to a new collective consciousness. A new collective evolution of the human race must be inspired and enabled by a sense of urgency from all of you. We all know that reversing (彻底改变) the course of climate change will not be easy. ____20____ if we apply them before it is too late. A. Massive change is required now B. However, the tools are in our hands C. Humans are bringing hopes to the world D. All that I have seen and learned on this journey has absolutely terrified me E. In Greenland, I didn’t see glaciers appear F. In India, I met farmers whose crops have been washed away G. I have seen cities like Beijing choked by industrial pollution 【答案】16. G 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了联合国和平大使在全球各地目睹的气候变化对地球自然平衡的严重破坏，并呼吁人们立即采取大规模行动应对气候危机。 【16题详解】 由上文“As a UN Messenger of Peace, I have travelled all over the world for the last two years documenting how climate change is affecting the natural balance of our planet.(作为一名联合国和平大使，我在过去两年里走遍世界各地，记录气候变化如何影响我们地球的自然平衡)”以及下文“ancient Boreal forests in Canada that have been clear-cut and rainforests in Indonesia that have been incinerated(加拿大古老的北方森林被砍伐，印度尼西亚的热带雨林被焚毁)”可知，本空要说作者亲眼目睹的环境污染与破坏现象，G项表示“我见过像北京这样的城市被工业污染笼罩”，能承上启下，符合题意。 【17题详解】 由上文“ancient Boreal forests in Canada that have been clear-cut and rainforests in Indonesia that have been incinerated(加拿大古老的北方森林被砍伐，印度尼西亚的热带雨林被焚毁)”以及下文“In America, I have witnessed unprecedented droughts in California and sea level rise flooding the streets of Miami.(在美国，我目睹了加利福尼亚州遭遇前所未有的干旱，海平面上升淹没了迈阿密的街道)”可知，本空要说作者在另一个国家目睹的气候灾害，F项表示“在印度，我遇到了庄稼被冲走的农民”，能承上启下，符合题意。 【18题详解】 由上文“In America, I have witnessed unprecedented droughts in California and sea level rise flooding the streets of Miami. In Greenland and in the Arctic I was astonished to see that ancient glaciers are rapidly disappearing well ahead of scientific predictions.(在美国，我目睹了加利福尼亚州前所未有的干旱，海平面上升淹没了迈阿密的街道。在格陵兰岛和北极，我惊讶地看到古老的冰川正远超科学预测地迅速消失)”以及下文“This is a direct result of human activity.(这是人类活动的直接后果)”可知，本空要说作者对所见景象的感受，D项表示“这次旅程中我所看到和了解到的一切让我深感恐惧”，能承上启下，符合题意。 【19题详解】 由上文“Our planet cannot be saved unless we leave fossil fuels in the ground where they belong.(除非我们把化石燃料留在地下，否则我们的地球无法得救)”以及下文“one that leads to a new collective consciousness(一种通向全新集体意识的变革)”可知，本空要说人类需要立刻做出巨大改变，A项表示“现在就需要进行大规模的变革！”，能承上启下，符合题意。 【20题详解】 由上文“We all know that reversing the course of climate change will not be easy.(我们都知道，扭转气候变化的进程并非易事)”以及下文“if we apply them before it is too late(只要我们及时运用它们)”可知，本空要说我们拥有解决问题的方法，B项表示“然而，方法就在我们手中”，能承上启下，符合题意。 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。 At 18 years old, freshly graduating out of high school, I had my heart set on Pepperdine University. My parents ____21____ my things and drove me to Malibu, California. As soon as my parents left and I began freshman orientation (入学教育), a(n) ____22____ feeling washed over my stomach: homesickness. I’d experienced something similar at a sleep-away summer camp when I was little. This time, the intensity of the feeling was ____23____ ten-fold and it literally made me ____24____. I could barely eat, my stomach hurt almost all the time and I was full of ____25____. By Thanksgiving Break, I still hadn’t cured it. I ____26____ some exams. Nobody told you that there’s a second ____27____ of homesickness that hits with the same, if not more, ____28____ after winter break, though. I cried almost every day on the phone to my parents. It was extremely ____29____ because no matter what I did, or how I tried to move past it, it was always there in the corner of my mind ____30____ my every move: during class, at the dining hall, even when I was going to the beach with friends. Halfway through my second semester at Pepperdine, I decided to take time off from school. I moved to San Diego. Then I ____31____ the University of San Diego and ____32____ my major from Environmental and Ocean Science to Philosophy and Communications. I moved into my own apartment. ____33____, I cured my homesickness. But how exactly was it cured? Something happened during that gap year, when I started to break the intense attachment to family and the familiar sense of security I had connected to the place where I grew up. Forced myself out of my ____34____, I stuck it out. I took my path and direction into my own hands and made ____35____ that all led to where I am today. So, I guess that’s my remedy (疗法) to homesickness. 21. A. bought B. packed C. carried D. fetched 22. A. uncertain B. awkward C. different D. familiar 23. A. increased B. slowed C. widened D. adjusted 24. A. sick B. excited C. disappointed D. curious 25. A. complaints B. challenges C. trouble D. anxiety 26. A. passed B. sat C. failed D. quit 27. A. chance B. wave C. dream D. choice 28. A. height B. strength C. intensity D. progress 29. A. regretful B. comfortable C. convincing D. discouraging 30. A. following B. focusing C. showing D. forcing 31. A. resigned from B. transferred to C. separated from D. appealed to 32. A. loved B. changed C. picked D. pursued 33. A. Definitely B. Immediately C. Lastly D. Obviously 34. A. speed limit B. daily routine C. fast track D. comfort zone 35. A. mistakes B. comments C. decisions D. agreements 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. B 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述作者18岁进入佩珀代因大学后遭遇思乡之情，最终通过休学、转学等方式克服思乡的经历与感悟。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：我的父母收拾好我的东西，开车送我去了加利福尼亚州的马里布。A. bought买；B. packed收拾（行李）；C. carried搬运；D. fetched取回。根据前文“freshly graduating out of high school”和下文“drove me to Malibu”可知，作者高中毕业去上大学，父母应是帮她收拾行李。 【22题详解】 考查形容词。句意：父母一离开，我开始新生入学教育，一种熟悉的感觉涌上心头：思乡之情。A. uncertain不确定的；B. awkward尴尬的；C. different不同的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据后文“I’d experienced something similar at a sleep-away summer camp when I was little”可知，作者小时候在夏令营有过类似的感觉，因此这种思乡之情是熟悉的。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：这一次，这种感觉的强度增加了十倍，简直让我难受。A. increased增加；B. slowed放慢；C. widened拓宽；D. adjusted调整。根据前文“I’d experienced something similar”及后文“I could barely eat, my stomach hurt almost all the time”可知，这次的思乡之情比小时候更强烈，强度增加了。 【24题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这一次，这种感觉的强度增加了十倍，简直让我难受。A. sick难受的；B. excited兴奋的；C. disappointed失望的；D. curious好奇的。根据后文“I could barely eat, my stomach hurt almost all the time”可知，思乡之情让作者身体不适、难以进食，因此是难受的。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意：我几乎吃不下东西，肚子几乎一直疼，而且我充满了焦虑。A. complaints抱怨；B. challenges挑战；C. trouble麻烦；D. anxiety焦虑。结合前文“homesickness”和“I could barely eat, my stomach hurt almost all the time”推测，作者此时内心充满焦虑。 【26题详解】 考查动词。句意：我考试不及格。A. passed通过；B. sat参加（考试）；C. failed不及格；D. quit放弃。根据前文“By Thanksgiving Break, I still hadn’t cured it”可知，作者一直受思乡之情困扰，状态不好，因此考试不及格。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，没有人告诉你，寒假过后，会有第二波思乡之情袭来，其强度即使不更强，也和第一波一样。A. chance机会；B. wave波，浪潮；C. dream梦想；D. choice选择。结合前文“feeling washed over my stomach: homesickness”和“there’s a second”可知，寒假后又迎来一波思乡潮。 【28题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，没有人告诉你，寒假过后，会有第二波思乡之情袭来，其强度即使不更强，也和第一波一样。A. height高度；B. strength力量；C. intensity强度；D. progress进步。呼应前文“This time, the intensity of the feeling was ____ ten-fold ”此处指思乡之情的强度。 【29题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这极其令人沮丧，因为无论我做什么，无论我如何努力去克服它，它总是在我脑海的角落，跟随我的每一个举动：在课堂上、在餐厅里，甚至当我和朋友去海滩的时候。A. regretful后悔的；B. comfortable舒适的；C. convincing有说服力的；D. discouraging令人沮丧的。根据后文“no matter what I did, or how I tried to move past it, it was always there”可知，思乡之情无法摆脱，这是令人沮丧的。 【30题详解】 考查动词。句意：这极其令人沮丧，因为无论我做什么，无论我如何努力去克服它，它总是在我脑海的角落，跟随我的每一个举动：在课堂上、在餐厅里，甚至当我和朋友去海滩的时候。A. following跟随；B. focusing专注；C. showing展示；D. forcing强迫。根据后文“during class, at the dining hall, even when I was going to the beach with friends”可知，思乡之情无处不在，跟随作者的每一个举动。 【31题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：然后我转学到了圣地亚哥大学，把我的专业从环境与海洋科学改成了哲学与传播学。A. resigned from从……辞职；B. transferred to转到……；C. separated from与……分离；D. appealed to吸引。根据前文“I had my heart set on Pepperdine University.”及后文“the University of San Diego”可知，作者从佩珀代因大学转到了圣地亚哥大学。 【32题详解】 考查动词。句意：然后我转学到了圣地亚哥大学，把我的专业从环境与海洋科学改成了哲学与传播学。A. loved热爱；B. changed改变；C. picked挑选；D. pursued追求。根据后文“from Environmental and Ocean Science to Philosophy and Communications”可知，作者更改了自己的专业，change...from...to...为固定搭配，意为“把……从……改成……”。 【33题详解】 考查副词。句意：最后，我治好了我的思乡病。A. Definitely肯定地；B. Immediately立刻；C. Lastly最后；D. Obviously显然地。结合前文作者休学、搬家、转学、换专业等一系列举动，此处表示最终克服了思乡之情。 【34题详解】 考查名词短语。句意：我强迫自己走出舒适区，坚持了下来。A. speed limit限速；B. daily routine日常作息；C. fast track捷径；D. comfort zone舒适区。根据前文“break the intense attachment to family and the familiar sense of security”可知，作者打破了对家人的强烈依赖和熟悉的安全感，即走出了自己的舒适区。 【35题详解】 考查名词。句意：我把自己的人生道路和方向掌握在自己手中，做出的决定都引领我走到了今天的位置。A. mistakes错误；B. comments评论；C. decisions决定；D. agreements同意。前文作者休学、转学、换专业、搬去公寓等举动，这些都是她做出的决定，正是这些决定让她克服了思乡之情，走到了现在。 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。 Xu Xiuzhen, 75, affectionately called “Mama Moon”, is a Yangshuo tour guide who overcame odds. Though she only finished third grade, she speaks over 10 languages fluently, from English to German, and her ____36____ (warm) crosses all linguistic (语言的) gaps. In the 1970s, as Yangshuo became a tourist spot, she often saw foreigners ____37____ (stick) in communication problems, waving hands ____38____ (wild) to make themselves understood. This made her decide ____39____ (learn) English: she used pinyin to remember words, writing them down on small pieces of paper she carried, and practised with every tourist she met. Even when her accent made others laugh, she never ____40____ (stop) trying. During her 22 years as a guide, she told lively ____41____ (story) about Moon Mountain’s strange rocks and Yulong River’s clear waters, turning common tours ____42____ special cultural experiences. Her hard work won her respect. The name “Mama Moon” came from a homesick foreign student — when he was ill, she looked after him like family, ____43____ (cook) warm porridge and staying with him late at night. Now running a restaurant and hotel, she keeps six notebooks of tourists’ messages, ____44____ inspire locals to embrace (欣然接受) language learning and tourism. As she puts it, making foreigners feel at home here is ____45____ drives her, showing that passion and effort can bridge cultures, no matter one’s background. 【答案】36. warmth 37. stuck 38. wildly 39. to learn 40. stopped 41. stories 42. into 43. cooking 44. which 45. what 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了75岁的阳朔导游徐秀珍（“月亮妈妈”）克服困难，熟练掌握多种语言，用热情和努力搭建中外文化桥梁的故事。 【36题详解】 考查名词。句意：虽然她只上到小学三年级，但她能流利地说10多种语言，从英语到德语，她的热情跨越了所有语言鸿沟。空格前为形容词性物主代词her，后接名词，warm的名词形式 warmth，表示“热情”，为不可数名词，作主语。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：20世纪70年代，随着阳朔成为旅游景点，她经常看到外国人陷入沟通困境，疯狂地挥手以让别人理解自己。空处作宾补，foreigners与stick(陷入)之间是被动关系，应用过去分词stuck。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意同上。此处修饰动词waving(挥手)，应用副词，wild的副词形式为wildly(疯狂地)。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这让她决定学习英语：她用拼音记单词，把单词写在随身携带的小纸条上，并且和遇到的每一位游客练习。decide to do sth. 为固定搭配，意为“决定做某事”，因此此处用动词不定式to learn。 【40题详解】 考查时态。句意：即使她的口音让别人发笑，她也从未停止尝试。全文时态为一般过去时，此处谓语动词应用过去式，stop的过去式为stopped。 【41题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：在她22年的导游生涯中，她生动地讲述了月亮山奇石和遇龙河清水的故事，将普通的旅行变成了特殊的文化体验。story为可数名词，前面无冠词修饰，22年以来讲述的故事不止一个，应用复数形式stories。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：在她22年的导游生涯中，她生动地讲述了月亮山奇石和遇龙河清水的故事，将普通的旅行变成了特殊的文化体验。turn...into... 为固定搭配，意为“把……变成……”，因此此处用介词into。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：“月亮妈妈”这个名字来自一名思乡的外国学生 —— 他生病时，她像家人一样照顾他，煮热粥，并且陪他到深夜。此处与staying并列，作伴随状语，cook与逻辑主语she之间是主动关系，应用现在分词cooking。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：现在她经营着一家餐馆和酒店，她保存着六本游客留言笔记本，这些笔记本激励着当地人接受语言学习和旅游业。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词为notebooks，指物，且从句中缺少主语，应用关系代词which引导。 【45题详解】 考查表语从句。句意：正如她所说，让外国人在这里感到宾至如归，是驱使她前进的动力，这表明无论背景如何，热情和努力都能搭建文化桥梁。空格处引导表语从句，且从句中缺少主语，应用what引导，指代“驱使她前进的事物”。 第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华。你的新西兰朋友Alan发来邮件询问你最喜欢的海洋动物是什么。请你给他回信，内容包括: 1. 你最喜欢的海洋动物的名称； 2. 喜欢的理由； 3. 应该如何保护它们。 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。 Dear Alan, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Alan, I’m glad to receive your email. My favorite marine animal is the dolphin. They are not only lovely and intelligent but also very friendly to humans, often helping lost sailors find their way. What impresses me most is their strong sense of teamwork, which makes them stand out among other sea creatures. It’s our duty to protect dolphins. We should stop polluting the ocean and refuse to hunt them. Besides, we can spread awareness of protecting marine life to encourage more people to join in the protection. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】要求考生以李华的名义给朋友Alan回一封邮件，告诉他自己最喜欢的海洋动物，喜欢的原因以及如果保护它们。 【详解】1.词汇积累 帮助：help→assist 责任：duty→responsibility 保护：protection→preservation 可爱的：lovely→adorable 2.句式拓展 句型转换 原句：They are not only lovely and intelligent but also very friendly to humans, often helping lost sailors find their way. 拓展句：Not only are they lovely and intelligent but they are also very friendly to humans, often helping lost sailors find their way. 【点睛】【高分句型1】They are not only lovely and intelligent but also very friendly to humans, often helping lost sailors find their way. （运用了现在分词helping作状语） 【高分句型2】What impresses me most is their strong sense of teamwork, which makes them stand out among other sea creatures.（运用了what引导的主语从句和which引导的非限制性定语从句） 第二节 （满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A 12-year-old boy named Thomas walked fast through the library’s bookshelves, holding dinosaur books — colourful ones with shiny covers and thick ones with black-and-white photos. He looked at his watch every two minutes; the library would close in 45 minutes, and he had to finish key parts. Tomorrow’s science class speech was his first big one, and he didn’t want to perform badly. “Clatter!” The top book fell from his pile, hitting the floor. Some loose T. rex (霸王龙) pictures came out. Thomas knelt down to pick them up and saw a blue notebook under a nearby chair. He opened it: messy, childlike writing said, “I want to build a spaceship to Mars, but I don’t know how. Maybe it needs big wings?” Just then, a little girl ran over. “That’s mine!” She was Lily, a second-grader who loved drawing. She grabbed the notebook and leafed through it — dozens of fun designs: some like flying umbrellas with propellers (螺旋桨), some like fish tanks with wheels. One even had a spaceship window for her pet goldfish. “These ideas are great,” Thomas said, pointing to the goldfish one. “My little sister would love this.” But Lily held the notebook tight. “Elsa, who sits next to me, says my drawings are junk. She laughs at the Mars one.” Her voice was very quiet. Thomas felt sad. He remembered his first class speech — he practised dinosaur facts for weeks, but stood up and forgot everything. His hands shook, and someone laughed. He took one dinosaur book, turning to old drawings. “See? Scientists drew dinosaurs wrong at first. People thought T. rexes walked straight up, like a person. But later, they found out they bent forward, like birds. Mistakes help them learn!” Lily looked up, her eyes a little brighter. They sat in a quiet window corner, where the sun made warm spots. They promised: Thomas would help Lily write her “funny ideas” simply, so she could tell Elsa. Lily would draw dinosaurs for Thomas’s speech — silly but real. They spent 20 minutes planning, with Lily sketching a quick T. rex on scrap paper (草稿纸). 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On speech day, Thomas stood at the front, hands still a little shaky. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That evening, Thomas and Lily were back in their favourite corner of the library. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 On speech day, Thomas stood at the front, hands still a little shaky. But when he held up Lily’s sketch of a bent-forward T. rex, he smiled. He talked about dinosaurs clearly, adding funny details from their plan. The class listened quietly, and when he finished, everyone clapped. After class, his teacher praised his wonderful speech. Thomas looked for Lily and found her smiling, holding a new drawing — his dinosaur speech with a tiny spaceship beside it. That evening, Thomas and Lily were back in their favourite corner of the library. Thomas brought a new dinosaur book for Lily, and she showed him her updated spaceship designs, now with simple notes he helped write. “Elsa said my ideas are cool!” Lily said happily. They sat together, with Thomas reading dinosaur facts and Lily drawing. The library’s soft light fell on them, and they made a new promise: to keep helping each other, turning their fears into courage, one small step at a time. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了12岁的托马斯为准备科学演讲在图书馆查阅资料时，偶遇因被同学嘲笑而自卑的小女孩莉莉，两人约定互相帮助，最终托马斯顺利完成演讲、莉莉获得同学认可，两人收获成长与深厚友谊的故事。 【详解】1. 段落续写 ① 由第一段首句可知，接下来可描写托马斯借助莉莉画的恐龙草图克服紧张，顺利完成演讲，以及演讲后的反馈，呼应两人的约定。 ② 由第二段首句可知，可知，接下来可描写两人分享各自的收获，莉莉的想法得到同学认可，托马斯感谢莉莉的帮助，进一步巩固友谊并定下新的约定。 2. 续写线索 托马斯借助莉莉的草图克服紧张→ 顺利完成演讲，获得师生认可→ 莉莉手持新画等待托马斯→ 两人回到图书馆分享收获→ 莉莉告知想法被同学肯定→ 两人约定继续互助、共同成长 3.词类激活 行为类 ①完成：finish/complete ②鼓掌：clap/applaud 情绪类 ①赞扬：praise/compliment ②高兴地：happily/delightedly 【点睛】【高分句型1】But when he held up Lily’s sketch of a bent-forward T. rex, he smiled.（运用了when引导时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】They sat together, with Thomas reading dinosaur facts and Lily drawing.（运用了with复合结构） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 河北5月高二期中考试 英 语 （试卷满分:150分,考试时间:120分钟） 注意事项： 1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上,并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑,如需改动,用橡皮擦干净后,再选涂其他答案标号;回答非选择题时,用0.5mm的黑色字迹签字笔将答案写在答题卡上,写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后,请将答题卡上交。 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. When may the man meet with Peter? A. On April 21st. B. On April 20th. C. On April 19th. 2. How does the woman feel? A. Awkward. B. Worried. C. Excited. 3. How will the man go to visit his grandpa? A. By train. B. By coach. C. By car. 4. What will the speakers do on Saturday evening? A. Play volleyball. B. Book a flight. C. Eat out. 5. What did the man think of the woman? A. She was speeding. B. She was funny. C. She was in trouble. 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 is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Shop assistant and customer. C. Father and daughter. 7. What is Susan Storm Cape? A. A schoolbag. B. A computer. C. A toy. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What kind of art does the woman prefer? A. Impressionist art. B. Digital art. C. Street art. 9. What does the man say about art? A. It is evolving very fast. B. It needs to be integrated with nature. C. Its creativity is limited. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What percentage of the man’s tooth is gone? A. 20%. B. 30%. C. 50%. 11. What should the man do first? A. Have his tooth filled. B. Have his bad tooth washed. C. Take an X - ray. 12. How does the man feel about the whole treatment? A. It’s complicated. B. It’s easy. C. It’s expensive. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What is Kate? A. A scientist. B. A show hostess. C. An astronaut. 14. What has Doctor Tang’s team recently achieved? A. Inventing a new telescope. B. Deciding the center of the galaxy. C. Getting a clear image of a black hole. 15. Why is the image exciting? A. It proves the guess about the Milky Way galaxy is right. B. It indicates humans can reach more galaxies. C. It means a new galaxy will be found. 16. What will the speakers do next? A. Visit Doctor Tang’s lab. B. Look at the image. C. Introduce another breakthrough. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What worries many parents about their children according to the talk? A. A lack of focus on study. B. Poor mental health. C. Too much screen time. 18. How long did today’s parents spend outdoors each week when they were kids? A. About 8 hours. B. About 4 hours. C. About 2 hours. 19. What advantage of outdoor play is NOT mentioned? A. Making children confident. B. Teaching children responsibility. C. Improving children’s exam scores. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. The relationship between nature and humans. B. The benefits of kids’ being outdoors. C. The most popular outdoor activities. 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A A growing population of retirees is redefining travel with distinct preferences. Compared to past generations, today’s seniors are wealthier, spending more time and money on tourism while demanding good value and meaningful trips. They seek bolder, more purposeful trips, fueling a rise in independent travel, guided tours, and philanthropic (慈善的) journeys. Prioritizing autonomy, many opt for personalized arrangements in small groups or solo, moving away from rigid, large tours. They conduct extensive online research but also consult professionals to create a basic routine. A key motivation is the desire to build new social connections and strengthen family bonds during travel, with increasing options available to support these goals. Figure 1: Primary Motivation for Intern (Aged 50+) ●“Experience New Cultures & Adventure”: 45% ●“Visit Family/Friends”: 30% ●“Volunteer/Service Learning”: 15% ●“Relaxation”: 10% Mature travellers, particularly women increasingly favour culturally immersive and adventurous vacations focused on learning and giving back. This reflects the lifelong pursuit of meaningful and enjoyable experiences through travel. Figure 2: Planned International Travel (Next 12 Months) ●Age 50-59: 42% ●Age 60-69: 48% ●Age 70+: 35% Research confirms a strong intention to travel internationally among those over fifty. Tourism remains their top discretionary (可自由支配的) costs. Globally, older tourists are as numerous as backpackers but possess greater spending power. For many, travel provides new perspectives, with living abroad often seen as an ultimate retirement goal. 1. What do modern seniors expect from their trips? A. Worthwhile experiences. B. Low - cost group tours. C. Short and simple vacations. D. Travelling with many friends. 2. According to Figure 2, which group is most likely to travel abroad? A. People under 50. B. People aged 50-59. C. People aged 60-69. D. People aged over 70. 3. What can we know about senior travellers compared to backpackers? A. They prefer cheaper destinations. B. They travel in bigger groups. C. They often have larger budgets. D. They enjoy less planning. B In the summer of 2023, middle school student Tina Jin was alarmed to learn that over 2 billion people lack access to clean drinking water. With her heart set on finding a solution, Jin found inspiration in an unlikely place: in the tiny holes of leftover bones on her dinner plate. After inspiration struck, Jin spent a year perfecting a solution that would reduce bone waste and increase access to clean drinking water. For months, she saved bones from family dinners and tested their honeycomb-like (蜂窝状的) structures to create a natural water filtration (过滤) system. Over time, she improved the homemade invention by grinding (磨) smaller bones up into a powder and filtering it all through the filter made from thrown-away bones and household supplies. Upon applying for the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators challenge — a five-day STEM competition — Jin was selected as one of 30 middle school finalists. Last October, she flew to Washington, D.C. to take a range of student challenges and demonstrate her filtration device to the judges. After third-party testing by a water company showed that her filter successfully achieved drinkable standards, she took home the competition’s top award. Jin was smiling from ear to ear as she took to the stage to accept the award. “I was just so shocked, and I felt so happy,” she said while holding her newly won award. “I want to partner with bigger organizations and hope to be able to see people filter water using my method.” When it comes to encouraging other young people to explore STEM, Jin said, “If you find something that you think can solve a problem, pursue it — the chances are that you’re finding something that can help save the world.” 4. What was the direct source of inspiration for Tina Jin’s invention? A. A scientific paper on honeycomb structures. B. The tiny holes in leftover dinner bones. C. A lecture from her school teacher. D. The global water crisis statistics. 5. What did the third-party test results show about the system? A. It could produce drinkable water. B. It needed more development to work. C. It was cheaper than other filters. D. It could filter water very quickly. 6. What can be inferred from Jin’s statement in the last paragraph? A. She believes young people can definitely save the world. B. She values action and potential in problem-solving. C. She thinks only big ideas can make a difference. D. She finds the invention process to be easy. 7. Which of the following can best describe Tina Jin? A. Impatient but ambitious. B. Shy but intelligent. C. Reliable and lucky. D. Observant and determined. C Wave water sleeves (水袖), play with spears (矛), paint faces and wear costumes. On May 17th, teachers and students from the Ecuadorian Education Delegation immersed (使沉浸) themselves in the art of Peking Opera at the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University, experiencing the endless charm of traditional Chinese culture. Amid the beating of gongs and drums, students from the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University demonstrated the basic skills of singing, speaking, acting and acrobatic fighting of Peking Opera and performed some excerpts (片段) of Wu Wenhua and Woman Defending for the Emperor for 25 students from Ecuador. With curiosity and enthusiasm, the Ecuadorian students fixed their eyes on the performance and took photos with their mobile phones from time to time. After the performance, they couldn’t wait to come to the venue to put on their costumes and props, and learned some techniques with the Chinese students, such as water sleeves, spear playing and knife playing. Some of the students also put on facial makeups to practise stage steps and wave water sleeves under the guidance of their teachers, winning applause from the audience. “I’ve heard of Peking Opera before, but knew little about it. Today, I not only saw the Peking Opera performance by myself, but also tried on the costumes. This experience was fantastic!” Dressed in the costume for the role of a general, Oliver showed a debut (首次登台) posture he had just learned, and had his classmates help him take photos for memory. “Peking Opera is the quintessence of Chinese culture, with a profound history and a rich heritage. Today, we have prepared a Peking Opera immersive experience specifically for Ecuadorian students, helping them feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture through lively activities, and hoping they can bring our national art to the world,” said Wang Yunfeng, deputy director of the Opera Teaching Department at the Affiliated Art School of Shenyang Normal University. 8. What did the Ecuadorian students do while watching the performance? A. They asked questions about the stories. B. They recorded the show with their phones. C. They tried on costumes immediately. D. They learned to beat gongs and drums. 9. What did Oliver think of his Peking Opera experience? A. It was too short to learn much. B. It was an amazing involvement. C. He found the makeup uncomfortable. D. He preferred watching to participating. 10. What does the underlined word “quintessence” in the last paragraph mean? A. Difficult skill. B. Modern form. C. Perfect example. D. Popular trend. 11. What is the best title for the text? A. Splendid Traditional Chinese Costumes B. Artists Train Foreign Students as Performers C. The Comparison Between Chinese and Ecuadorian Art D. Ecuadorian Students Immerse Themselves in the Charm of Peking Opera D You, along with all living things, produce weak light that glows (发出微弱稳定的光) until you die, according to a recent study. It’s called ultraweak photon emission (UPE) and is a natural product of your metabolism (新陈代谢). UPE is produced when chemicals in your cells create unstable molecules (分子) known as reactive oxygen species (ROS) as by-products of your body’s metabolism. When ROS levels rise, they cause other molecules to become “excited”, meaning they carry excess (额外的) energy. It’s this energy that causes light to be released. “I normally point out that UPE is a result of a biochemical process and in that sense is related to what happens in a glow-stick,” Dr Daniel Oblak, a physicist at the University of Calgary and last author of the study, said. “UPE is so weak that it is not visible to the human eye and completely overwhelmed by other sources of light, unless you are in a completely dark room.” That’s not to say that shutting your curtains and turning off your lights will allow you to see your own glow. This light is between 1,000 and 1,000,000 times weaker than the human eye can perceive. Using specialist cameras, scientists observed much more UPE being released by the living mice, compared to their dead bodies. Meanwhile, the leaves gave off much more light where they had been damaged, compared to undamaged areas. That’s because they were experiencing more oxidative (氧化的) stress in damaged regions. But the dead mice did not glow, because their bodies weren’t metabolising anymore. Oblak said that the key advantage of UPE is that it offers a non-invasive method of observing the health of living things. “This could be used to track the condition of a tissue — for example, for use in transplants — or the level of stress an organism is subject to, such as for monitoring crop or forest health,” he said. But this field is still full of unknowns. For instance, Oblak said, “Perhaps UPE is not just a byproduct of metabolic processes, but also serves a purpose.” Scientists just aren’t sure yet. 12. What causes ultraweak photon emission? A. The presence of reactive oxygen species in cells. B. Direct exposure to bright light in a dark room. C. The use of specialized cameras on dead organisms. D. The human eye’s ability to perceive dim light. 13. What can be learned about UPE from the text? A. It is visible to the human eye without equipment. B. It is a supernatural phenomenon. C. It is generated through a biochemical process. D. It is only produced by damaged tissues. 14. Why did the injured leaves give off more light than undamaged areas? A. They were suffering more oxidative stress. B. They were no longer metabolizing. C. They produced more reactive oxygen species after death. D. They were placed in a completely dark room. 15. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To explain why dead organisms stop glowing. B. To compare UPE in mice and plants. C. To argue that UPE is a purposeful biological signal. D. To introduce UPE and its potential applications. 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。 As a UN Messenger of Peace, I have travelled all over the world for the last two years documenting how climate change is affecting the natural balance of our planet. ____16____, ancient Boreal forests in Canada that have been clear-cut and rainforests in Indonesia that have been incinerated (焚毁). ____17____. In America, I have witnessed unprecedented droughts in California and sea level rise flooding the streets of Miami. In Greenland and in the Arctic I was astonished to see that ancient glaciers (冰川) are rapidly disappearing well ahead of scientific predictions. ____18____. This is a direct result of human activity. And the effects of climate change will become worse in the future. Now think about the shame that each of us will carry when our children and grandchildren look back and realize that we had the means of stopping this damage, but simply lacked the political will to do so. Our planet cannot be saved unless we leave fossil fuels in the ground where they belong. ____19____ — one that leads to a new collective consciousness. A new collective evolution of the human race must be inspired and enabled by a sense of urgency from all of you. We all know that reversing (彻底改变) the course of climate change will not be easy. ____20____ if we apply them before it is too late. A. Massive change is required now B. However, the tools are in our hands C. Humans are bringing hopes to the world D. All that I have seen and learned on this journey has absolutely terrified me E. In Greenland, I didn’t see glaciers appear F. In India, I met farmers whose crops have been washed away G. I have seen cities like Beijing choked by industrial pollution 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。 At 18 years old, freshly graduating out of high school, I had my heart set on Pepperdine University. My parents ____21____ my things and drove me to Malibu, California. As soon as my parents left and I began freshman orientation (入学教育), a(n) ____22____ feeling washed over my stomach: homesickness. I’d experienced something similar at a sleep-away summer camp when I was little. This time, the intensity of the feeling was ____23____ ten-fold and it literally made me ____24____. I could barely eat, my stomach hurt almost all the time and I was full of ____25____. By Thanksgiving Break, I still hadn’t cured it. I ____26____ some exams. Nobody told you that there’s a second ____27____ of homesickness that hits with the same, if not more, ____28____ after winter break, though. I cried almost every day on the phone to my parents. It was extremely ____29____ because no matter what I did, or how I tried to move past it, it was always there in the corner of my mind ____30____ my every move: during class, at the dining hall, even when I was going to the beach with friends. Halfway through my second semester at Pepperdine, I decided to take time off from school. I moved to San Diego. Then I ____31____ the University of San Diego and ____32____ my major from Environmental and Ocean Science to Philosophy and Communications. I moved into my own apartment. ____33____, I cured my homesickness. But how exactly was it cured? Something happened during that gap year, when I started to break the intense attachment to family and the familiar sense of security I had connected to the place where I grew up. Forced myself out of my ____34____, I stuck it out. I took my path and direction into my own hands and made ____35____ that all led to where I am today. So, I guess that’s my remedy (疗法) to homesickness. 21. A. bought B. packed C. carried D. fetched 22. A. uncertain B. awkward C. different D. familiar 23. A. increased B. slowed C. widened D. adjusted 24. A. sick B. excited C. disappointed D. curious 25. A. complaints B. challenges C. trouble D. anxiety 26. A. passed B. sat C. failed D. quit 27. A. chance B. wave C. dream D. choice 28. A. height B. strength C. intensity D. progress 29. A. regretful B. comfortable C. convincing D. discouraging 30. A. following B. focusing C. showing D. forcing 31. A. resigned from B. transferred to C. separated from D. appealed to 32. A. loved B. changed C. picked D. pursued 33. A. Definitely B. Immediately C. Lastly D. Obviously 34. A. speed limit B. daily routine C. fast track D. comfort zone 35. A. mistakes B. comments C. decisions D. agreements 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。 Xu Xiuzhen, 75, affectionately called “Mama Moon”, is a Yangshuo tour guide who overcame odds. Though she only finished third grade, she speaks over 10 languages fluently, from English to German, and her ____36____ (warm) crosses all linguistic (语言的) gaps. In the 1970s, as Yangshuo became a tourist spot, she often saw foreigners ____37____ (stick) in communication problems, waving hands ____38____ (wild) to make themselves understood. This made her decide ____39____ (learn) English: she used pinyin to remember words, writing them down on small pieces of paper she carried, and practised with every tourist she met. Even when her accent made others laugh, she never ____40____ (stop) trying. During her 22 years as a guide, she told lively ____41____ (story) about Moon Mountain’s strange rocks and Yulong River’s clear waters, turning common tours ____42____ special cultural experiences. Her hard work won her respect. The name “Mama Moon” came from a homesick foreign student — when he was ill, she looked after him like family, ____43____ (cook) warm porridge and staying with him late at night. Now running a restaurant and hotel, she keeps six notebooks of tourists’ messages, ____44____ inspire locals to embrace (欣然接受) language learning and tourism. As she puts it, making foreigners feel at home here is ____45____ drives her, showing that passion and effort can bridge cultures, no matter one’s background. 第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华。你的新西兰朋友Alan发来邮件询问你最喜欢的海洋动物是什么。请你给他回信，内容包括: 1. 你最喜欢的海洋动物的名称； 2. 喜欢的理由； 3. 应该如何保护它们。 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。 Dear Alan, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节 （满分 25 分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 A 12-year-old boy named Thomas walked fast through the library’s bookshelves, holding dinosaur books — colourful ones with shiny covers and thick ones with black-and-white photos. He looked at his watch every two minutes; the library would close in 45 minutes, and he had to finish key parts. Tomorrow’s science class speech was his first big one, and he didn’t want to perform badly. “Clatter!” The top book fell from his pile, hitting the floor. Some loose T. rex (霸王龙) pictures came out. Thomas knelt down to pick them up and saw a blue notebook under a nearby chair. He opened it: messy, childlike writing said, “I want to build a spaceship to Mars, but I don’t know how. Maybe it needs big wings?” Just then, a little girl ran over. “That’s mine!” She was Lily, a second-grader who loved drawing. She grabbed the notebook and leafed through it — dozens of fun designs: some like flying umbrellas with propellers (螺旋桨), some like fish tanks with wheels. One even had a spaceship window for her pet goldfish. “These ideas are great,” Thomas said, pointing to the goldfish one. “My little sister would love this.” But Lily held the notebook tight. “Elsa, who sits next to me, says my drawings are junk. She laughs at the Mars one.” Her voice was very quiet. Thomas felt sad. He remembered his first class speech — he practised dinosaur facts for weeks, but stood up and forgot everything. His hands shook, and someone laughed. He took one dinosaur book, turning to old drawings. “See? Scientists drew dinosaurs wrong at first. People thought T. rexes walked straight up, like a person. But later, they found out they bent forward, like birds. Mistakes help them learn!” Lily looked up, her eyes a little brighter. They sat in a quiet window corner, where the sun made warm spots. They promised: Thomas would help Lily write her “funny ideas” simply, so she could tell Elsa. Lily would draw dinosaurs for Thomas’s speech — silly but real. They spent 20 minutes planning, with Lily sketching a quick T. rex on scrap paper (草稿纸). 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 On speech day, Thomas stood at the front, hands still a little shaky. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ That evening, Thomas and Lily were back in their favourite corner of the library. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $