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2024级高二4月期中质量检测 英语参考答案 第一部分 听力 1—5 ACCBA 6—10 AAACA 11—15 ACACB 16—20 CBACB 第二部分 阅读 第一节 21—23 BCB 24—27 BCBD 28—31 ABAC 32—35 ACBD 第二节 36—40 AFCDB 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 41—45 DCCAB 46—50 BACDD 51—55 ABCDB 第二节 56. has lived/has been living 57. to 58. but 59. to receive 60. better 61. is related 62. products 63. founded 64. who/that 65. natural 第四部分 写作 第一节 One possible version: Dear Emma, I am Li Hua, a student from your Grade 2 class. I’m writing to seek your advice on a problem that’s been bothering me in my English learning recently. Despite my efforts, I still struggle to catch key information in fast-paced conversations, which makes me feel frustrated. Additionally, I often hesitate to speak up due to a fear of making grammar mistakes or having a strong accent. Could you please offer me some practical suggestions to help me overcome these obstacles? Your guidance would mean a lot to me. Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节 One possible version: That night, the classroom became a busy workshop. I carefully checked the numbers for every piece, while Samuel skillfully built the curved parts based on his nature drawings. His usual humming was now a soft song that kept us happy when we felt tired. Whenever I could not solve a hard problem, his creative ideas offered a surprising answer; whenever his design seemed too wild, my facts made it safe. The silence between us was no longer cold but comfortable, filled with our shared goal to build something great. By dawn, our bridge stood complete, a perfect mix of math and art. On the day of the competition, our bridge stood out among all the entries. While others were either just useful or just pretty, ours had both strength and beauty. The judges looked pleased as they put heavy weights on our model. It held firm, supporting far more than needed without breaking. When they announced us as the first-prize winners, Samuel and I gave each other a high-five. Holding the prize together, I finally understood what our teacher had seen. Samuel was not a problem to be fixed, but a partner who made me better. Our differences had not pulled us apart; instead, they had built a bridge between our hearts that would last forever. 附听力部分录音原文： Text 1 M: Look! You forgot to send the invitation to Green, didn’t you? W: But you know Sarah doesn’t like him very much. Text 2 W: Can I get you anything else tonight? Some dessert or coffee? M: No, thank you. Just the check, please. W: Here you are. I hope you enjoyed your dinner. Text 3 M: I saw Tom last night. He looked very wet. W: But it didn’t rain last night. M: Well, he fell into a swimming pool with his clothes on. Text 4 M: Hi, Beth. My family and I are inviting a few people for dinner tomorrow night. We might see a movie. Can you come with us? W: Sure, I’d love to. That’d be more fun than eating in a restaurant alone. Text 5 M: When does the meeting begin? W: It starts at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. M: It finishes at 4 o’clock, right? I have an appointment then. W: No, this one lasts for about two hours. You’ll have to reschedule your appointment in advance. Text 6 W: Could you please help me with these bags? M: Sure thing. Where should I take them? W: Room 305, thanks. Just so you know, there’s some breakable stuff inside. It would kill me if anything got broken. M: No worries. Mistakes happen, but fingers crossed your bags will be safe in your room. W: Thanks for understanding. Text 7 M: Hi, Lucy. Would you like to come to a Halloween party? W: Yes, sure. That would be great. M: Wonderful. It’s a costume party. I have prepared enough candies. You’ll need to buy some scary paintings. W: It should be a fun party, but why are you having it? M: It’s to make Patrick, the American exchange student, feel at home. W: Why would having a party make him feel at home? M: Halloween is a holiday that is celebrated a lot in America but not as much in the UK. Nearly all the houses in America have frightening decorations and that is not done much here, either. Americans also carve scary faces into pumpkins and put candles inside. I do hope more friends will come and have fun together. W: It’s so nice of you, Bob. I can’t wait to come. Text 8 W: Sorry, Jim, I won’t be able to make it to the dinner tomorrow night. I’ll be busy volunteering at the library during that time. M: That’s interesting, Carol. Most people I know volunteer by collecting garbage or something. What do you do at the library when you volunteer? Are they short on employees who put away books? W: Nothing like that. I just read the children’s books and act out some of the stories. For them, it’s very fun and it doesn’t take long. Maybe one or two hours. M: How often do you do that? W: I do it on Monday, Wednesday and Friday every week. You should come to help me with it one time. M: That sounds like fun. Can I pick the stories I want to read? I hate to try and act out a story I never read. W: You can read any book, as long as it’s on the library’s list. Text 9 M: Tamsin, how did you first get into music? W: Well, my parents weren’t musical, and I didn’t show much interest in the musical events at school. Luckily, I had private lessons from a music teacher, and that’s where it all started. M: And you eventually entered a youth music competition at the age of 18? W: I just wanted to see if I could play as well as others my age. But I didn’t think about winning. And I can’t really say I practised day and night for it, either. M: So, how did you feel when you won? W: Well, when the judges announced the result, I just thought it was such a pity I couldn’t share the prize with others, as they’d played brilliantly. M: How has your career developed since the competition? W: Well, as a result of winning, I was invited to take part in a couple of TV series. And I was extremely lucky to be offered a place at a famous music college, where I’m now expanding my knowledge of music composition. So, I owe a lot to that competition! Text 10 W: Hello, everyone. Now for the preparation plans for the town’s 250th anniversary celebrations. This time we’re going to make the concert on the beach open to everyone without charge. This is because we have been given money by the council for the celebration. Right now, we are going to divide into three teams. The first one, the beach team, will be responsible for cleaning up the beach on Saturday morning, picking up bottles, plastic bags, and wood, etc. We have had permission from the council to close the beach after the cleaning, to ensure perfect conditions for Sunday’s anniversary events. The second team will set out seating in the square for the speeches and prize-giving. Everyone should meet at the village hall at 9:30 a.m. Now, the third team will be the judges for each of the various competitions. There will be a boat race, a swimming competition, and the best fancy dress. And by the deadline, lunchtime today, we have added 263 applicants with ages ranging from 15 to 70. That’s 60 more than last year. Each entrant has paid a 20-pound registration fee to help the local children’s hospital fund such-needed specialist equipment. 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 高 二 下 英 语 “2026.4.28期中 Paper Analysis wps稻壳儿佳誉设计原创链接：http://chn.docer.com/works?userid=219874625 1 【Learning Objectives】 1. To master some key words and grammar rules. 2. To have a further understanding of the passages. 3. To improve the accuracy and speed of solving problems. 【Learning Difficulties】 1. Develop critical thinking. 2. Analyze and understand the long difficult sentences in the passage. 2 阅读理解A：赛事说明 Reading Comprehension: Event Information 1.7.2013 接下来，我们进入阅读理解部分。这篇文章介绍了一个非常著名的美国学术艺术与写作奖。通过阅读这篇文章，我们不仅能了解一个有趣的比赛，还能学习如何快速抓住文章的关键信息来解答问题。 ‹#› 逐题解析 — 第21题 题目：What must students do for art entries? A. Send the original artwork. B.Upload clear digital photos. C. Mail their artwork to judges. D. Display their works at school. 📖 解题依据：“Art entries must be submitted as digital images, so make sure the photos of your work are clear and high quality.” 💡 解析：A/C项原文未提及邮寄或提交原作；D项展览是获奖后福利而非参赛要求。只有B项与原文“digital images”和“clear photos”表述完全一致。 正确答案：B Upload clear digital photos 1.7.2013 我们来看第21题。题目问的是“学生必须为艺术作品做什么？”。通过定位原文的“Upload your work”部分，我们可以直接找到答案：“must be submitted as digital images”，也就是必须上传数码照片。因此，正确答案是B。其他选项在原文中都没有提及。 ‹#› 逐题解析 — 第22题 Q: Why are students advised to check their regional deadline? A. Late entries may cost extra fees. B. Regional deadlines come earlier. C. Deadlines are different across areas. (Correct) D. The national deadline changes often. 📖 解题依据："Entries usually open in the fall, and the deadline depends on your region. Students should check the deadline for their local area before submitting..." 💡 解析：原文强调截止时间“取决于所在地区”。A未提费用；B未提时间早晚；D未提全国截止时间变动。因此C正确。 1.7.2013 第22题问的是“为什么建议学生核对他们所在地区的截止日期？”。我们在原文的“Important Information”部分找到了关键句：“the deadline depends on your region”，意思是截止日期取决于地区。这直接对应了选项C：“不同地区的截止日期不同”。 ‹#› 逐题解析 — 第23题 Q: What can students probably gain if they win? A. Free art lessons. B. Money for college. C. A job in the program. D. Travel around the world. 正确答案：B 解题依据：Awards and Opportunities: "National winners can earn up to $12,500 for college!" 解析：获奖学生可获最高12,500美元的大学奖学金，对应B。A/C/D三项内容原文均未提及。 1.7.2013 最后一题，第23题问的是“如果学生赢了，他们可能得到什么？”。在文章的最后一部分“Awards and Opportunities”中，明确提到了“Scholarships: National winners can earn up to $12,500 for college!”，也就是大学奖学金。所以正确答案是B。 ‹#› 词汇 & 短语精讲 核心词汇 Core Vocabulary respectedadj. 受尊敬的；有声望的 submitv. 提交；呈递 categoryn. 类别；种类 deadlinen. 截止日期 opportunityn. 机会；机遇 scholarshipn. 奖学金 高频短语 Phrases & Expressions sign up: 注册；报名 link...to...: 把……和……关联 fee waiver: 费用减免 be featured in: 刊登；被收录于 1.7.2013 最后，我们来总结一下这篇文章中的核心词汇和高频短语。这些词汇和短语在各类考试中都非常常见，希望大家能够掌握它们的意思和用法，这对提升你们的阅读和写作能力会很有帮助。 ‹#› B篇阅读分析 主旨： 作者通过观察后院兔子从花盆巢穴里勇敢跳下、探索 未知的过程，感悟到人生的道理：生活不是固守安稳，而是 要勇敢地跃入未知，即使心怀恐惧，也要向前迈进，成长和 蜕变往往源于勇敢的冒险。 题目分析 25. Why did the last baby rabbit finally decide to jump off the planter? A. It felt completely safe and ready to fly. ​B. The author silently encouraged it to leap. ​C. Staying on the edge was no longer a choice. ​D. It saw other baby rabbits landing smoothly below. 定位原文（Para 5）：The rabbits didn't jump because they felt safe. They jumped because staying where they were was no longer possible. 这句话说明：兔子跳不是因为觉得安全，而是因为待在原地已经不 可能了，也就是待在边缘不再是一个选择。 26. How has the author’s understanding of “courage” changed? From avoiding fear to removing all risks. From lacking fear to acting despite being afraid. C. From feeling safe to seeking dangerous situations. D. From controlling outcomes to accepting total failure. 定位原文（Para 5）:I used to think courage meant not being afraid. Now I understand it means being afraid but moving forward anyway. 这句话说明：作者过去认为勇气是毫无畏惧，现在理解勇气是即 便害怕，也依然向前行动。 长难句分析 1. Over the next two weeks, I quietly observed them from a distance. They stayed hidden under leaves while their mother watched from the yard's edge. She never came near when I was there, but I knew she was always present, silently protecting her young.​ (Para 2) 解析： while  引导时间状语从句， but  连接转折并列句，  silently protecting her young  是现在分词作伴随状语。​ 翻译：在接下来的两周里，我远远地静静观察它们。它们藏在叶子 下，兔妈妈则在院子边守望。我在的时候她从不靠近，但我知道她 一直都在，默默地守护着幼崽。 2. In the end, life is less about holding onto safety and more about what we risk when we finally decide to jump. (Para 8) ​ 解析： less about...more about...  表示“与其说……不如说……”，  what we risk  是宾语从句， when  引导时间状语从句。 ​ 翻译：最终，生活不在于紧握安稳，而在于当我们最终决定跳跃时， 我们所敢于冒险的一切。 重点单词和短语 1. from a distance：从远处，远远地 ​2. silently protecting her young：默默地保护幼崽 ​3. interfere (in/with)：干涉，干扰​ 4. leap into the unknown：跃入未知 ​5. used to do：过去常常做某事（现在不） ​6. move forward：向前迈进 ​7. no longer possible：不再可能​ 8. figure things out：解决问题，弄明白 ​9. hold onto safety：紧握安稳，固守安全​ 10. a signal to stop：停止的信号 阅读C篇 深度爱好如何重塑你的大脑？ 基于《观鸟者的大脑》一文的深度解析 1.7.2013 大家好，欢迎来到今天的分享。我们将一起探讨一个有趣的话题：深度爱好如何重塑我们的大脑。通过一篇关于观鸟者大脑的前沿研究，我们不仅会深入分析英语阅读理解的解题技巧，还会学习核心词汇和复杂句式。让我们一起开始这场探索之旅，看看一项专注的爱好如何在物理层面改变我们的大脑。 ‹#› 01 文章概览：核心论点与结构 核心论点：爱好重塑大脑 新研究表明，像观鸟这样需要深度专注和复杂技能的爱好，能改变大脑结构、增强思维能力，延缓认知衰老。 1.7.2013 首先我们来看文章的概览。这篇文章的核心论点是，深度爱好能够改变我们的大脑。文章结构非常清晰，从引言提出观点，到介绍研究设计，再到展示研究发现，然后进行讨论思辨，最后得出结论并升华主题。这个结构有助于我们快速把握文章的脉络。 ‹#› 01 文章概览：核心论点与结构 文章结构脉络 01. 引言：点明核心观点：成为“观鸟专家”是改变大脑、提升认知的有效方式。 02. 研究设计：介绍加拿大对比研究背景，明确实验分组标准。 03. 研究发现：MRI显示专家大脑组织更密，神经活动更活跃。 04. 讨论思辨：探讨普适性，思辨“天赋vs训练”因果关系。 05. 结论升华：深度练习留永久印记，结论推广至高难度兴趣。 1.7.2013 首先我们来看文章的概览。这篇文章的核心论点是，深度爱好能够改变我们的大脑。文章结构非常清晰，从引言提出观点，到介绍研究设计，再到展示研究发现，然后进行讨论思辨，最后得出结论并升华主题。这个结构有助于我们快速把握文章的脉络。 ‹#› 28. What made experts different? A. Skill in telling birds apart. B. Age and education level. C. Years spent birdwatching. D. Outdoor exercise amount. 正确答案：A 定位：基于识别鸟类的能力，非观鸟年限。 解析：A项“辨别技能”是原文同义替换。 干扰项分析 •B:年龄非标准，未提教育。 •C:明确否定观鸟年数。 •D:运动无显著差异。 1.7.2013 接下来我们看第28题。题目问的是研究中专家和新手的区别是什么。根据文章第二段，专家是根据他们识别鸟类的能力来挑选的，而不是观鸟的年限。因此，正确答案是A，辨别鸟类的技能。其他选项，如年龄、教育水平、观鸟年数和运动量，都不是区分他们的关键因素。 ‹#› 29. What specific physical change in experts' brains? A. Larger brain size overall. B. Denser tissue in key areas. C. Fewer connections. D. More active blood flow. B 正确答案： Denser tissue 匹配原文大脑物理变化描述 🔍 定位与解析 定位：原文：Experts had denser tissue in key areas (attention, memory). 解析：关键区域组织更密集，与选项B一致。 🚫 干扰项分析 • A:未提整体尺寸； • C:密集≠连接少； • D:无血流信息。 1.7.2013 第29题问的是专家大脑中发现了什么具体的物理变化。根据第三段的描述，MRI扫描显示专家在与注意力、记忆等相关的关键区域有更密集的脑组织。所以正确答案是B。其他选项，如大脑整体尺寸变大、细胞连接变少或全身血流更活跃，都与原文不符。 ‹#› 30.What is the "chicken-or-egg" problem? A. Born with better brains or trained? B. Outdoor activities → better health? C. Birdwatching explain brain changes? D. Lifestyle affect more than birding? 正确答案：A Born with better brains or trained? 📌 答案定位：第四段：天生敏锐者更易成专家。 💡 解析：即“天生大脑好”vs“后天训练”，对应选项A。 ❌ 排除：B/C/D均为补充讨论，非核心。 1.7.2013 第30题考察的是对“鸡生蛋还是蛋生鸡”问题的理解。文中提到，这个问题指的是：究竟是天生大脑更敏锐的人更容易成为专家，还是成为专家的过程锻炼了大脑？这正是选项A所描述的“天生还是后天训练”的问题。其他选项虽然在文中有所提及，但并不是对这个特定问题的解释。 ‹#› 31. Which of the following is the best title? A. MRI Scans Reveal Birders' Secrets B. How to Become a Bird Expert C. Deep Hobbies Can Reshape Your Brain D. Why Older Adults Walk Outside 答案：C 深度练习复杂爱好，重塑大脑结构，建立心理韧性。 定位与解析 定位：文章末段主旨 “skills leave a mark... build mental strength” 以观鸟为例，升华至深度爱好重塑大脑的普适结论。 干扰项分析 A.MRI仅手段非核心 B.非指南类研究 D.偏离主旨 1.7.2013 最后一题是主旨大意题。文章虽然以观鸟为例，但最终升华到一个更普遍的结论：深度爱好可以重塑我们的大脑。因此，选项C“深度爱好可以重塑你的大脑”是最佳标题。其他选项要么过于具体，如MRI扫描，要么偏离主题，如如何成为专家或老年人散步，都不能准确概括全文主旨。 ‹#› 03长难句分析 1 The experts, aged 24 to 75, were chosen based on their ability to identify birds, not just how long they had been watching them. ▌ 主句 (Main Clause) The experts were chosen (主语+谓语，被动语态) ▌ 插入语 (Parenthesis) , aged 24 to 75, (过去分词作后置定语) ▌ 方式状语 (Adverbial) based on their ability... (过去分词短语作状语) ▌ 后置定语：to identify birds (不定式定语) ▌ 宾语从句：how long they had been watching them 💡 参考译文：这些年龄在24到75岁的专家们，是根据其识鸟能力而非观鸟时长挑选的。 1.7.2013 现在我们来分析文章中的长难句。第一句，这个句子包含了插入语、方式状语和宾语从句。通过拆解，我们可以看到主句是“The experts were chosen”，其他部分都是修饰成分。理解这个句子的结构，就能准确翻译出它的意思：专家是根据能力而非年限挑选的。 ‹#› 03 长难句分析 2 It showed that experts had denser brain tissue in areas linked to attention, memory, and recognizing objects. 🔍 语法结构拆解 ● 主句：It showed (主+谓) ● 宾语从句：that experts had denser brain tissue... (作showed的宾语) ● 从句内部：主(experts)+谓(had)+宾+地点状语 ● 后置定语：linked to... (修饰areas) 📝 中文翻译 扫描显示专家在注意力、记忆和识别相关脑区有更密集脑组织。 Key Point: 识别that引导的宾语从句是关键。 1.7.2013 第二句长难句，核心是一个宾语从句。`It showed`后面跟的是一个由`that`引导的宾语从句，说明扫描显示了什么。从句内部结构清晰，主语是experts，谓语是had，宾语是denser brain tissue。最后的过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰areas。整个句子的意思是专家大脑在特定区域有更密集的组织。 ‹#› 03 长难句分析 3 However, some experts warn about a "chicken-or-egg" problem: perhaps people with naturally sharper brains are simply more likely to become expert birders in the first place. 🔍 语法结构拆解 主句:some experts warn about a "chicken-or-egg" problem 同位语:冒号后内容解释该问题。 从句:people (S)+are(V)+likely(P)，后接定语。 📝 中文翻译 然而，一些专家提出“先有鸡还是先有蛋”的问题：也许天生大脑敏锐的人，从一开始就更可能成为专家级观鸟者。 1.7.2013 第二句长难句，核心是一个宾语从句。`It showed`后面跟的是一个由`that`引导的宾语从句，说明扫描显示了什么。从句内部结构清晰，主语是experts，谓语是had，宾语是denser brain tissue。最后的过去分词短语作后置定语，修饰areas。整个句子的意思是专家大脑在特定区域有更密集的组织。 ‹#› 04重点词汇: 1. birdwatcher (n.) 观鸟者，鸟类观察家 2. participant (n.) 参与者 3. tissue (n.) （生物）组织 4. species (n.) 物种，种类 5. decline (n.) 衰退 6. expert (adj.) 专家的，熟练的 7. dense (adj.) 密集的，浓厚的 8. sharper (adj.) 更敏锐的 1.7.2013 接下来我们学习文章中的重点词汇。首先是名词和动词部分。这些词汇如birdwatcher（观鸟者）、identify（识别）、species（物种）、tissue（组织）等，都是理解文章内容的关键。掌握这些词汇有助于我们更准确地理解文章细节。 ‹#› 04重点短语: 1. more than just 不仅仅是 2. lack special knowledge 缺乏专业知识 3. be linked to 与……相关联 4. brain cell communication 脑细胞间的交流 5. mental decline 智力衰退 6. chicken-or-egg problem 先有鸡还是先有蛋的问题 7. leave a mark on 在……上留下印记 8. dedicate time to 投入时间于 9. build mental strength 培养精神力量 10. last a lifetime 持续一生 1.7.2013 接下来我们学习文章中的重点词汇。首先是名词和动词部分。这些词汇如birdwatcher（观鸟者）、identify（识别）、species（物种）、tissue（组织）等，都是理解文章内容的关键。掌握这些词汇有助于我们更准确地理解文章细节。 ‹#› 阅读D篇 答案：ACBD 本文介绍了一款新型微型机器人，阐述其结构设计、供电模式、游动原理与智能特性。该机器人小巧耐用、成本低廉，科学家也展望了它在医学与科研领域的未来应用价值。 wps稻壳儿佳誉设计原创链接：http://chn.docer.com/works?userid=219874625 30 1. a grain of salt 一粒盐 2. a built-in computer 内置电脑 3. moving parts 活动部件 4. fit…into… 把……安装进…… 5. tiny solar panels 微型太阳能板 6. leave room for… 为……留出空间 7. flashing lights 闪光灯；闪光 重点短语 8. struggle to do 努力做...、挣扎着做... 9. push against 推挤；对抗 10. electric field 电场 11. charged atoms 带电原子 12. be similar to 与……相似 13. in groups 成群地；组队 14. open possibilities for… 为……开辟可能性 1. Yet, each robot contains a built-in computer, allowing it to control its own movements while swimming in water. 译文：然而，每台机器人都内置了微型计算机，使其可以在水中游动时自主控制自身行动。 现在分词短语作结果状语 时间状语省略结构 长难句分析 33 2. To solve this problem, the new robots were designed without any moving parts, making them more durable. 译文：为了解决这一问题，新款机器人采用无活动部件设计，从而更加坚固耐用。 现在分词作结果状语 目的状语 伴随后置定语 3. Instead of pushing water backward like fish, these robots create a tiny electric field that causes charged atoms in the water to move. 译文：这些机器人不会像鱼类那样向后拨水，而是制造出微弱电场，促使水中的带电原子发生移动。 方式状语：Instead of doing… 并非……而是…… 定语从句，修饰 electric field 4. Researchers watching under a microscope can interpret these dances to gather information, similar to how bees communicate. 译文：借助显微镜观察的研究人员能够解读这些动作来收集信息，这一方式与蜜蜂的交流方式十分相似。 现在分词作后置定语，修饰 researchers 目的状语 类比状语，后接宾语从句 how bees communicate 七选五 答案：AFCDB 这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了白噪声的定义及命名由来，阐释了其掩盖背景噪音的原理，并 息或信号 wps稻壳儿佳誉设计原创链接：http://chn.docer.com/works?userid=219874625 37 36.A （不难）前文提到“想象同时演奏出所有可能的音调”，这是一个假设性的描述。空格处应承接这一描述给出结论。选项A（结果就是白噪声）紧承上文，对“同时演奏出所有可能的音调”这一行为的结果进行了定义，符合逻辑。 37.F （不难）本段主要在类比“白光”和“白噪声”。前文讲了白光由多种颜色混合而成，通过彩虹可以分离。空格后一句 说“你可以把它想象成成千上万种音调一起演奏”。选项F（同样地，自噪声包含混合在一起的所有声波频率）使用了关键词“Similarly”（同样地），完美衔接了前文的“光”与后文的“声”，完成了类比论证。 sound frequencies声频；音频 be made up of 由 ... ...组成 think of ...as... 认为... ...是 38. C 后文紧接着说“它有助于阻挡不需要的噪音”，并举了风扇的例子。这说明本段要讲白噪声的“用处”。选项C（这种独特的性质使白噪声非常有用）中的“useful”直接引出了后文的具体用途，且“unique quality”指代了前文提到的混合所有频率的特性。 （本段围绕“用处”展开，一定关注每段大意；另外注意“it”） 39. D（不难） 前文提到人脑难以从许多人同时说话的声音中分离出单个声音，声音会变成一团模糊（a blur）。空格后说“它掩盖了背景噪音”。选项D（白噪声的作用就像成千上万人在说话一样）与前文的“too many people talk at once”形成呼应，解释了为什么大脑无法从中提取单一声音，从而引出后文的“掩盖”效果。 （本段围绕“工作机制”展开，D项White noise acts like a crowd of thousands talking； 本题后面也有“it”，代单数，所以选项里有复数的都不对。） 40. B 前一句说“持续的背景音掩盖了像交通或狗叫等突发噪音”。空格处应说明这样做带来的直接好处。选项 B（这防止了在夜间醒来）紧承前文，说明了掩盖突发噪音的后果——让人不被吵醒，与段尾提到的“restful night's sleep”（宁静的夜间睡眠）相呼应。 （本段围绕“sleep”展开，选项 B里有wake up） 探索折纸的科学奇迹 完形填空 从爱好到发明，看Miles的非凡创意之旅 1.7.2013 大家好，欢迎来到今天的英语课堂。今天，我们将一起探索一个非常有趣的话题——折纸的科学奇迹。我们将通过一篇完形填空，认识一位名叫Miles的少年，看看他是如何将一个简单的爱好，发展成一项了不起的科学发明的。让我们一起开始这段奇妙的旅程吧！ ‹#› 一张纸的力量有多大？ 同学们，当我们看到一张薄薄的A4纸，脑海里浮现的是不是写字、画画，或者是随手丢弃的画面？ 我们通常认为纸是脆弱的、不堪一击的。但今天，我们将认识一位名叫Miles的少年，他用一张普通的纸，彻底改变了我们对“纸的力量”的认知。 他用一张纸，创造了一个能承受4000头大象重量的结构！ 1.7.2013 在上课之前，我想请大家思考一个问题：一张纸的力量有多大？我们平时用的纸，是不是感觉很脆弱？但今天故事的主人公Miles，却用一张纸创造了惊人的奇迹。他设计的结构，竟然能承受相当于4000头大象的重量！这听起来是不是很不可思议？接下来，就让我们一起看看他是怎么做到的。 ‹#› 兴趣的力量：从折纸爱好者到科学发明家 人物：Miles · 折纸爱好者 一位热爱自然的少年。折纸对他而言，不仅是一项指尖上的手工活动，更是一种探索几何结构与创造性解决问题的方式。 科学竞赛大奖 凭借“折纸承重”研究，赢得2.5万美元奖金。 慈善爱心贡献 出售折纸作品，为慈善机构筹集约2000美元。 创新实际应用 研究 将折纸技术应用于应急避难所的快速搭建。 本课目标：从故事到成长 通过分析Miles的故事，我们不仅要掌握完形填空的解题技巧，更要学习他如何将个人兴趣转化为具有社会价值的科学探索与创造力。 1.7.2013 这位就是我们故事的主人公Miles。他对折纸的热爱，让他从一个普通的爱好者，成长为一名小发明家。他不仅赢得了科学竞赛的大奖，还通过自己的爱好为慈善做出了贡献。更重要的是，他正在尝试用折纸技术解决实际问题，比如建造应急避难所。这节课，我们不仅要学好英语，更要学习Miles这种将兴趣转化为创造力的精神。 ‹#› At age eight, Miles Wu found a special joy in origami,the art of paper folding. Now fourteen, this young boy has turned his 41 into something amazing. Last October,his unique project won first prize in a national 42 contest.He proved that a single sheet of paper could hold over 10,000 times its own 43. Miles has always loved nature,especially birds and insects. He often makes paper 44 to share online.His hobby has even 45 others.By selling his handmade origami pigeons,he raised about $2,000 for charity. 41.A.duty B.dream C.job D.hobby 42.A.art B.sports C.science D.music 43.A.size B.length C.weight D.height 44.A.animals B.machines C.tools D.buildings 45.A.protected B.helped C.followed D.taught 折纸工艺 As Miles says,you never know where your 55 might take you in science. 1.7.2013 好，现在请大家花几分钟时间快速阅读这篇文章。阅读的时候，请大家注意文章的整体脉络，思考一下这篇文章主要讲了什么故事，作者想通过这个故事告诉我们什么道理。读完后，我们会逐一分析里面的题目。 ‹#› For the competition,Miles decided to study how 46 folded paper could be. His interest was partly 47 by the idea of emergency shelters—small,lightweight, and strong.Miles studied a 48 fold called"Miura-Ori,"once used by NASA for solar panels in space.He carried out his experiment at home, 49 over 50 different combinations of paper and folding patterns. 46.A.heavy B.strong C.thick D.beautiful 47.A.inspired B.discovered C.replaced D.compared 48.A.similar B.common C.special D.traditional 49.A.collecting B.selling C.repairing D.testing 应急避难所 1.7.2013 好，现在请大家花几分钟时间快速阅读这篇文章。阅读的时候，请大家注意文章的整体脉络，思考一下这篇文章主要讲了什么故事，作者想通过这个故事告诉我们什么道理。读完后，我们会逐一分析里面的题目。 ‹#› The results were 50 .He found that smaller folds, about one inch wide, created the strongest structures.One design could 51 weight equal to 4,000 elephants on a taxi!His creative project impressed the 52 and won him $25,000. 50.A.boring B.confusing C.disappointing D.surprising 51.A.support B.pull C.push D.break 52.A.athletes B.judges C.parents D.designers He proved that a single sheet of paper could hold over 10,000 times its own 43. weight ...won first prize in a national 42 science contest.(竞赛） 1.7.2013 好，现在请大家花几分钟时间快速阅读这篇文章。阅读的时候，请大家注意文章的整体脉络，思考一下这篇文章主要讲了什么故事，作者想通过这个故事告诉我们什么道理。读完后，我们会逐一分析里面的题目。 ‹#› Today,Miles plans to keep studying 53 ,hoping to use better tools to design real emergency shelters someday.His story shows us a simple truth: following your curiosity can 54 great places.As Miles says,you never know where your 55 might take you in science and won him $25,000. 53.A.colors B.shapes C.folds D.sounds 54.A.think about B.look for C.find out D.lead to 55.A.plans B.interests C.mistakes D.tasks 好奇心 Now fourteen, this young boy has turned his 41 hobby into something amazing. 通往，导致，带来 1.7.2013 好，现在请大家花几分钟时间快速阅读这篇文章。阅读的时候，请大家注意文章的整体脉络，思考一下这篇文章主要讲了什么故事，作者想通过这个故事告诉我们什么道理。读完后，我们会逐一分析里面的题目。 ‹#› 重点词汇 1. unique (adj.) ：独特的，独一无二的 2. prove (v.) 证明 3. sheet (n.)：一张（纸），薄片；表格 4. charity (n.) ：慈善，慈善机构 5. competition (n.)：比赛，竞赛 6. emergency (n./adj.)：紧急情况，突发事件；紧急的 emergency shelters (紧急避难所) 7. lightweight /ˈlaɪtweɪt/ (adj.) ：轻量的，轻便的 small, lightweight, and strong (小巧、轻便且坚固) 8. curiosity /ˌkjʊəriˈɒsəti/ (n.)：好奇心 重点短语 1. turn ... into ...：把……变成…… 2. hold over：承受，支撑（重量）；保留 3. raise money for ...：为……筹款 4. carry out ：实施，执行，进行（实验等） 5. be based on / be inspired by ：受……启发/基于…… 6. take sb. to great places ：带某人去很远的地方；引申为“前程远大”或“带来好的结果” 语法填空 wps稻壳儿佳誉设计原创链接：http://chn.docer.com/works?userid=219874625 50 行业PPT模板http:///hangye/ highest has lived / has been living to but 一股健康生活的浪潮 sweep - swept 打扫，席卷 prefer A to B 宁愿 A 不愿 B prefer doing A to doing B not just .... but (also) .... 不仅....而且.... 模板来自于： 第一PPT https:/// 行业PPT模板http:///hangye/ to receive better is related products 艾灸 中医疗法 健康 be related to与...有关 产品 标准 模板来自于： 第一PPT https:/// 行业PPT模板http:///hangye/ founded who/that natural 趋势 with的复合结构：with + n. +非谓语 这一趋势在多个领域都十分明显。中国的轻食企业数量已超过 14000 家，其中近 60% 是在过去五年里成立的。健身康养旅游也开始流行，海南、云南等地吸引了许多希望在放松身心的同时改善健康状况的游客。显然，越来越多的中国人正将健康生活变成日常生活中自然而然的一部分。 定语从句 模板来自于： 第一PPT https:/// 英语写作：求助信 Writing a Letter for Help 1.7.2013 大家好！今天我们来学习一种非常实用的应用文——求助信。在学习和生活中，我们难免会遇到自己无法解决的困难，这时一封礼貌得体的求助信就能帮我们获得宝贵的建议和帮助。这节课，我们将一起学习如何写出一封优秀的英语求助信。 ‹#› 写作任务 (Writing Task) 假定你是高二学生李华，最近在英语听说能力上遇到了瓶颈，感到十分焦虑。请你给外教 Emma 写一封邮件求助，内容应包含以下要点： 01. 简述困难：描述你在听力理解或口语表达方面遇到的具体挑战。 02. 寻求指导：礼貌地恳请她给予学习建议或方法指导，并表达感谢。 ⚠️ 关键要求： • 词数：约 80 个单词 (About 80 words) • 格式：严格遵循英文书信体格式 (Dear Emma, ... Yours sincerely, Li Hua) 1.7.2013 首先，我们来看今天的写作任务。请大家仔细阅读题目要求。你需要扮演高二学生李华，给外教Emma写一封求助信。信的核心内容是说明你在英语听说方面遇到的困难，并请求她的帮助。注意，词数要求在80个词左右，并且要使用指定的书信格式。大家可以先思考一下，如果你是李华，你会怎么写？ ‹#› 范文精读 (Sample Analysis) One possible version: Dear Emma, I am Li Hua, a student from your Grade 2 class. I’m writing to seek your advice on a problem that’s been bothering me in my English learning recently. Despite my efforts, I still struggle to catch key information in fast-paced conversations, which makes me feel frustrated. Additionally, I often hesitate to speak up due to a fear of making grammar mistakes or having a strong accent. Could you please offer me some practical suggestions to help me overcome these obstacles? Your guidance would mean a lot to me. Looking forward to your reply. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 1.7.2013 接下来，我们来看一篇优秀的范文。请大家快速阅读一遍，感受一下这封信的整体结构和语言风格。这篇范文完整地回应了写作任务的所有要求，语言流畅，态度诚恳。我们将在下一页详细分析它的每个部分。 ‹#› 范文逐段拆解Paragraph Breakdown 01. 开头段 · 目的引入 •自我介绍：I am Li Hua, a student from your Grade 2 class. (身份明确，简洁礼貌) •点明目的：I’m writing to seek your advice on a problem in my English learning. (开门见山) 02. 主体段 · 困难与请求 •听力：Struggle to catch key information in fast-paced conversations (语速快) •口语：Hesitate to speak up due to fear of mistakes or accent (不敢开口) •请求：Could you please offer me some practical suggestions? (礼貌求助) 1.7.2013 ‹#› 高分句型 & 核心词汇 📚 核心词汇 (必背) • seek advice: 寻求建议 • struggle to do sth.: 努力做某事；难以做某事 • fast-paced conversations: 语速快的对话 • feel frustrated: 感到沮丧/焦虑 • hesitate to speak up: 犹豫不敢开口 • overcome obstacles: 克服困难/障碍 • practical suggestions: 实用的建议 1.7.2013 最后，我们来总结一下这篇范文中的高分句型和核心词汇。这些都是非常实用的表达，大家一定要记住。特别是这些句型，它们是写作的骨架，可以帮助你构建出地道、流畅的句子。希望大家课后多加练习，把它们运用到自己的写作中去。 ‹#› $合肥皖智高级中学2024级高2 4月期中质量检测英语。第一节听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。Text one, look, you forgot to send the invitation to Green. didn't you? But you know, there a doesn't like him very much. Look, you forgot to send the invitation to Green. didn't you? But you know, Sarah doesn't like him very much. Text too. Can I get you anything else tonight? Some dessert or coffee? No. thank you. Just the check, please. Here you are. I hope you enjoyed your dinner. Can I get you anything else tonight? Some dessert or coffee? No, thank you. Just the check, please. Here you are. I hope you enjoyed your dinner. Text three, I saw tom last onie. He looked very wet. but I didn't rain last night. Well, he fell into a swimming pool with his clothes on. I saw tom tonight. He looked very wet. but he didn't rain last night. Well. he fell into a swimming pool with his clothes on. Text for hi bet my family and I are inviting a few people for dinner tomorrow night. We might see a movie. Can you come with us? sure. I'd love to that. Be more fun than eating in a restaurant alone. Hi beth. My family and I are inviting a few people for dinner tomorrow night. We might see a movie. Can you come with us? sure. I'd love to that. Be more fun than eating in a restaurant alone. Text five, when does the meeting begin? IT starts . at three o'clock in the afternoon. IT finishes at four o'clock. right? I have an appointment then. No, this one last for about two hours. You'll have to, we schedule your appointment in advance. When does the meeting begin? IT starts out three o'clock in the afternoon. IT finishes at four o'clock. right? I have an appointment then. No, this one last for about two hours. You'll have to, we schedule your appointment in advance. 第二节，听下面五段对话或独白。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。每段对话或独白读脸两遍，听第六段材料，回答第6至7题。Could you please help me with these bags? Sure thing. Where should I take them? Room three or five? thanks. Just so you know, there is some breakable stuff inside. IT would kill me if anything got broken. No worries, mistakes happen. But fingers crossed, your bags will be safe in your room. Thanks for understanding. Could you please help me with these bags? Sure thing. Where should I take them? Room three or five? thanks. Just so you know, there is some breakable stuff inside. IT would kill me if anything got broken. No worries, mistakes happen. But fingers crossed, your bags will be safe in your room. Thanks for understanding. 听第七段材料，回答第8至10题。Hi, Lucy. Would you like to come to a halloween party? Yes, sure. That would be great. wonderful. It's a costume party. I have prepared enough candies. You'll need to buy some scary paintings. IT should be a fun party, but why are you having IT? It's to make Patrick, the american exchange student, feel at home. Why would having a party make him feel at home? Halloween is a holiday that is celebrated a lot in america, but not as much in the U. K. Nearly all the houses in amErica have frightening decorations, and that is not done much here either. Americans also carved scary faces into pumpkins and put candles inside. I do hope more friends will come and have fun together. It's so nice of you, bob. I can't wait to come. Hi, Lucy. Would you like to come to a halloween party? Yes, sure. That would be great. wonderful. It's a costume party. I have prepared enough candies. You'll need to buy some scary paintings. IT should be a fun party, but why are you having IT? It's to make Patrick, the american exchange student, feel at home. Why would having a party make him feel at home? Halloween is a holiday that is celebrated a lot in america, but not as much in the U. K. Nearly all the houses in amErica have frightening decorations, and that is not done much here either. Americans also carved scary faces into pumpkins and put candles inside. I do hope more friends will come and have fun together. It's so nice of you, bob. I can't wait to come. 听第八段材料，回答第11至13题。Sorry, jim. I won't be able to make IT to the dinner tomorrow night. I'll be busy volunteering at the library during that time. That's interesting, Carol. Most people I know volunteer by collecting garbage or something. What do you do at the library when you volunteer? Are they short on employees who put away books? Nothing like that. I just read the children's books and act out some of the stories for them. It's very fun. And IT doesn't take long, maybe one or two hours. How often do you do that? I do IT on monday, wednesday and friday every week. You should come to help me with IT one time. That sounds like fun. Can I pick the stories I want to read? I hate to try and act out a story I never read. You can read any book as long as it's on the libraries list. Sorry, jim. I won't be able to make IT to the dinner tomorrow night. I'll be busy volunteering at the library during that time. That's interesting, Carol. Most people I know volunteer by collecting garbage or something. What do you do at the library when you volunteer? Are they short on employees who put away books? Nothing like that. I just read the children's books and act out some of the stories for them. It's very fun. And IT doesn't take long, maybe one or two hours. How often do you do that? I do IT on monday, wednesday and friday every week. You should come to help me with IT one time. That sounds like fun. Can I pick the stories I want to read? I hate to try and act out a story I never read. You can read any book as long as it's on the libraries list. 听第九段材料，回答第14至17题。Tenson, how did you first get into music? Well, my parents . weren't musical, and I didn't show much interest in the musical events at school. Luckily, I had private lessons from a music teacher, and that's where IT all started. And you eventually entered the youth music competition at the age of eighteen. I just wanted to see if I could play as well as others my age, but I didn't think about winning. And I can't really say I practiced day and night for IT either. So how did you feel when you won? Well, when the . judges announced the result, I just thought I was such a pity I couldn't share the prize with others as theyd played brilliantly. How has your career developed since the competition? Well, as a result of winning, I was invited to take part in a couple of T, V, series, and I was extremely lucky to be offered a place at a famous music college where i'm now expanding my knowledge of music composition. So I owe a lot to that competition. Tenson, how did you first get into music? Well, my parents . weren't musical, and I didn't show much interest in the musical events at school. Luckily, I had private lessons from a music teacher, and that's where IT all started. And you eventually entered the youth music competition at the age of eighteen. I just wanted to see if I could play as well as others my age, but I didn't think about winning. And I can't really say I practiced day and night for IT either. So how did you feel when you won? Well. when the judges announced the result, I just thought I was such a pity I couldn't share the prize with others as theyd played brilliantly. How has your career developed since the competition? Well, as a result of winning, I was invited to take part in a couple of T, V, series, and I was extremely lucky to be offered a place at a famous music college where i'm now expanding my knowledge of music composition. So I owe a lot to that competition. 听第十段材料，回答第18至20题。Hello, everyone, now for the preparation plans for the towns two hundred and fifty fifth anniversary celebrations. This time we are going to make the concert on the beach open to everyone without charge. This is because we have been given money by the council for the celebration. Right now. We are going to divide into three teams. The first one, the beach team will be responsible for cleaning up a beach on saturday morning, picking up bottles, plastic bags and wood IT. Setting up. We have had permission from the council to close the beach after the cleaning to ensure perfect conditions for sunday's anniversary events. The second team will set out seating in the square for the speeches and prize giving. Everyone should meet at the village hall at nine thirty AM. Now the third team will be the judges for each of the various competitions. There will be a boat race, a swimming competition and the best fancy dress. And by the deadline lunchtime today, we have added two hundred and sixty three applicants with ages ranging ing from fifteen to seventy. That's sixty more than last year. Each entrant has paid a twenty pound registration fee to help the local children's hospital fund such needed specialist equipment. Hello, everyone, now for the preparation plans for the towns two hundred and fifty fifth anniversary celebrations. This time we are going to make the concert on the beach open to everyone without charge. This is because we have been given money by the council for the celebration. Right now. We are going to divide into three teams. The first one, the beach team, will be responsible for cleaning up a beach on yesterday morning, picking up bottles, plastic bags and would IT settle. We have had permission from the council to close the beach after the cleaning to ensure perfect conditions for sunday's anniversary events. The second team will set out seating in the square for the speeches and prize giving. Everyone should meet at the village hall at nine thirty AM. Now the third team will be the judges for each of the various competitions. There will be a boat race, a swimming competition and the best fancy dress. And by the deadline lunchtime today, we have added two hundred and sixty three applicants with ages ranging from fifteen to seventy. That's sixty more than last year. Each entrant has paid a twenty pound registration fee to help the local children's hospital fund such needed specialist equipment. 合肥皖智高级中学2024级高二4月期中质量检测 英语 满分150分，时间120分钟。请在答题卡上作答。 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. What does the woman mean? A. She won’t invite Green. B. Sarah won’t go to the party. C. Green has refused her invitation. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Waitress and customer. 3. What happened to Tom last night? A. He was caught in the rain. B. He could not find his clothes. C. He fell into a swimming pool. 4. What will the woman do tomorrow night? A. Watch a movie with her family. B. Have dinner with the man. C. Go to a restaurant by herself. 5. When does the meeting finish? A. At about 5:00 pm. B. At about 4:00 pm. C. At about 2:00 pm. 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至7题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a hotel. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shopping mall. 7. What is the woman concerned about? A. Her stuff may be damaged. B. The bags might get broken. C. The room is not safe enough. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Lucy have to do for the party? A. Buy paintings. B. Prepare candies. C. Design clothes. 9. Why is the man having the party? A. To make Lucy happy. B. To make some new friends. C. To make Patrick feel accepted. 10. How does the woman sound at the end of the conversation? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Amused. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What does Carol do when she volunteers? A. She performs for children. B. She picks up trash. C. She serves dinner. 12. How often does Carol volunteer? A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week. 13. What does Jim worry about if he joins Carol? A. Knowing little about the story. B. Choosing a boring book. C. Reading for hours. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What made Tamsin fall in love with music? A. Her parents’ encouragement. B. Her early interest in music. C. Her teacher’s guidance. 15. How did Tamsin feel before the competition? A. Nervous. B. Calm. C. Confident. 16. What do we know about the competition? A. It was for music teachers. B. It had a history of 18 years. C. It had only one winner. 17. What is Tamsin now? A. A composer. B. A student. C. A hostess. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What is the speaker doing? A. Making arrangements for a celebration. B. Promoting several competitions. C. Asking for sponsorship. 19. Why will the beach be closed on Saturday? A. To obey the council’s safety regulations. B. To ensure the team can clean the beach completely. C. To preserve the cleaned beach for Sunday’s events. 20. How many people applied for the competitions last year? A. 263. B. 203. C. 70. 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 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for Creative Teens Are you a creative student who loves art or writing? The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, one of the most respected programs for young creators, invites students in grades 7-12 (age 13 and above) to share their work. Students can enter in 29 different categories of art and writing. How to Enter 1. Create an account Visit our online portal and sign up. You can link your account to your school or join as an individual. 2. Upload your work Art entries must be submitted as digital images, so make sure the photos of your work are clear and high quality. Not sure which category fits your work? Check out our 29 exciting categories online! Need help? Ask a teacher, friend, or family member. 3. Pay the entry fee The fee is $10 for each individual entry and $30 for a portfolio (a collection of works). If paying the fee is difficult for you, you can select a fee waiver in the online system. Important Information Entries usually open in the fall, and the deadline depends on your region. Students should check the deadline for their local area before submitting their work. Awards and Opportunities Recognition: Get honored locally and nationally. Exhibitions: See your work displayed in regional, national, and traveling shows. Publications: Be featured in our annual art catalog, writing anthology, and Yearbook of National Medalists. Scholarships: National winners can earn up to $12,500 for college! Ready to shine? Create your account today and submit your best work! 21. What must students do for art entries? A. Send the original artwork. B. Upload clear digital photos. C. Mail their artwork to judges. D. Display their works at school. 22. Why are students advised to check their regional deadline? A. Late entries may cost extra fees. B. Regional deadlines come earlier. C. Deadlines are different across areas. D. The national deadline changes often. 23. What can students probably gain if they win? A. Free art lessons. B. Money for college. C. A job in the program. D. Travel around the world. B Last summer, I was watering my backyard garden when I heard strange squeals (尖叫). Looking into a planter three feet off the ground, I discovered something unexpected: a nest of newborn rabbits. Five tiny babies lay together, eyes still closed, completely helpless. Over the next two weeks, I quietly observed them from a distance. They stayed hidden under leaves while their mother watched from the yard’s edge. She never came near when I was there, but I knew she was always present, silently protecting her young. As the rabbits grew, they began exploring. One day, a baby rabbit balanced on the planter’s edge, considering a jump. I wanted to help but knew I shouldn’t interfere (干涉). Soon, one by one, they began leaping off. Some landed smoothly; others stumbled. The last rabbit hesitated longest, trembling at the edge. I silently cheered for it. Finally, it jumped. That moment made me think about our own lives. We like to believe we can control everything with careful planning. Yet the experiences that truly shape us — moving to a new city, starting a relationship, becoming a parent — are all leaps into the unknown. Like the rabbits, we cannot know exactly where we will land. I used to think courage meant not being afraid. Now I understand it means being afraid but moving forward anyway. The rabbits didn’t jump because they felt safe. They jumped because staying where they were was no longer possible. I thought about my own leaps. Leaving a secure job without another one lined up felt terrifying, but staying would have meant giving up on growth. Holding my first newborn son in the hospital, I felt completely unprepared for parenthood. Yet somehow. we figure things out. We all face moments when we must leave what feels safe. Some of us leap early, some late. Some land well; others fall and try again. But the leap itself cannot be avoided. Fear is not always a signal to stop. Sometimes it simply means we are standing at the edge of something worth trying. In the end, life is less about holding onto safety and more about what we risk when we finally decide to jump. 24. Why did the mother rabbit stay away from her young? A. She was waiting for them to jump. B. She wanted to protect them secretly. C. She was teaching them to stay hidden. D. She was afraid of the author’s presence. 25. Why did the last baby rabbit finally decide to jump off the planter? A. It felt completely safe and ready to fly. B. The author silently encouraged it to leap. C. Staying on the edge was no longer a choice. D. It saw other baby rabbits landing smoothly below. 26. How has the author’s understanding of “courage” changed? A. From avoiding fear to removing all risks. B. From lacking fear to acting despite being afraid. C. From feeling safe to seeking dangerous situations. D. From controlling outcomes to accepting total failure. 27. What is the writer’s main idea? A. Planning removes fear. B. Gardens attract wildlife. C. Animals teach parenting. D. Life requires brave leaps. C Being an expert birdwatcher is more than just a hobby; it might actually change your brain. New research suggests that these changes could improve thinking skills, even as you get older. A recent Canadian study compared the brains of 29 expert birders with those of 29 beginners. The experts, aged 24 to 75, were chosen based on their ability to identify birds, not just how long they had been watching them. The beginners, aged 22 to 79, enjoyed outdoor activities but lacked special bird knowledge. During tests, experts were much better at identifying both local and foreign bird species. Scientists used two types of MRI scans to examine the participants’ brains. The first type looked at brain structure. It showed that experts had denser (更密集的) brain tissue in areas linked to attention, memory, and recognizing objects. Denser tissue often means better communication between brain cells. The second type of scan watched brain activity while people identified birds. It revealed that experts used those same dense areas when trying to spot birds, especially unfamiliar ones. This suggests their brains had reorganized themselves to support this complex skill. Interestingly, these brain differences appeared in experts of all ages. While the study does not prove that birding stops mental decline, it suggests that such activities might support brain health in older adults. However, some experts warn about a “chicken-or-egg” problem: perhaps people with naturally sharper brains are simply more likely to become expert birders in the first place. Also, since participants were active outdoor lovers, their healthy lifestyles might also play a role. Other benefits might come from being in nature, walking, and socializing, all of which are good for the brain. Future studies should follow beginners over time to see if their brains change as they learn. Still, the main message is clear: the skills we practice deeply leave a mark on our brains. Whether it is birding, music, or sports, dedicating time to a complex interest can help build mental strength that lasts a lifetime. 28. What made the experts different from beginners in the study? A. Skill in telling birds apart. B. Age and education level. C. Years spent birdwatching. D. Amount of outdoor exercise. 29. What specific physical change was found in the experts’ brains? A. Larger brain size overall. B. Denser tissue in key areas. C. Fewer connections between cells. D. More active blood flow everywhere. 30. What is the “chicken-or-egg” problem mentioned in the text? A. Are experts born with better brains or trained? B. Do outdoor activities lead to better brain health? C. Can birdwatching alone explain the brain changes? D. Does a healthy lifestyle affect brain health more than birding? 31. Which of the following is the best title for the text? A. MRI Scans Reveal Birders’ Secrets B. How to Become a Bird Expert Quickly C. Deep Hobbies Can Reshape Your Brain D. Why Older Adults Should Walk Outside D Scientists at the University of Pennsylvania have created some of the world’s smallest robots. These tiny machines are smaller than a grain of salt and can hardly be seen without a microscope. Yet, each robot contains a built-in computer, allowing it to control its own movements while swimming in water. For years, researchers have tried to build smaller robots. However, as robots shrink (缩小), they often become weak and break easily. To solve this problem, the new robots were designed without any moving parts, making them more durable. Leading the project, Marc Miskin explained, “We have managed to fit a brain, a sensor, and a motor into something almost invisible, and it can work for months.” Powering such small devices was a major challenge. The team used tiny solar panels, enabling the robots to run for months using only light. Since the solar panel takes up most of the space, there was little room left for other components. Fortunately, scientists from the University of Michigan developed a super-small computer that can be programmed using flashing lights. Once programmed, the robots operate independently. Moving through water proved difficult too. Small robots struggle to move through water, as it’s hard to push against it. Instead of pushing water backward like fish, these robots create a tiny electric field that causes charged atoms in the water to move. This movement pushes the robot forward. These robots can sense temperature and swim toward warmer areas. They even “communicate” through movement. For example, after measuring temperature, a robot might perform a small dance. Researchers watching under a microscope can interpret these dances to gather information, similar to how bees communicate. Though advanced, each robot costs only about one cent. Scientists believe this is just the beginning. In the future, such robots could monitor cell health inside the human body or work together in groups to complete complex tasks. This breakthrough opens exciting possibilities for science and medicine. 32. What does the underlined word “durable” in Paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Able to last long. B. Very simple in design. C. Difficult to see with eyes. D. Costing very little money. 33. What is the most important challenge faced by scientists in making these robots functional? A. Programming the robots efficiently. B. Designing robots without moving parts. C. Ensuring the robots have enough power. D. Making the robots small enough to swim. 34. How do these tiny robots move forward through water? A. By pushing water backward like small fish. B. By using electric fields to shift charged atoms. C. By following the flow of warmer water currents. D. By turning around their tiny solar panels rapidly. 35. What does the example of the robot “dance” mainly show? A. Robots move like bees. B. Robots like warm water. C. Robots need human control. D. Robots send messages by actions. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有 两项为多余选项。 White noise is a special kind of sound. It is made by mixing all the different sound frequencies that humans can hear. Imagine playing every possible musical tone at the same time. 36 The word “white” is used because of the way white light works. White light is made up of many different colors of light mixed together. When light passes through a rainbow, these colors can be separated. 37 You can think of it as thousands of tones playing together. 38 It helps block out unwanted noise. For example, if you’re in a hotel and can hear voices from the next room, turning on a fan can help block out those sounds. The fan creates a steady sound similar to white noise. Why does this work? Our brains are good at focusing on one voice among a few. However, when too many people talk at once, the brain cannot separate single voices. The sound becomes a blur. 39 It covers up background noise and makes it harder for our brain to pick out individual sounds. Many people use white noise to sleep better. Constant background sound masks sudden noises like traffic or dogs barking. 40 Today, special machines and phone apps provide white noise easily. Some even offer similar sounds like pink or brown noise. Using these tools can help us enjoy a more relaxed and restful night’s sleep. A. The result is white noise. B. This prevents waking up during the night. C. This unique quality makes white noise very useful. D. White noise acts like a crowd of thousands talking. E. The louder the white noise is, the better its effect will be. F. Similarly, white noise contains all sound frequencies mixed together. G. Fortunately, many people find certain noises relaxing and pleasant. 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。 At age eight, Miles Wu found a special joy in origami, the art of paper folding. Now fourteen, this young boy has turned his 41 into something amazing. Last October, his unique project won first prize in a national 42 contest. He proved that a single sheet of paper could hold over 10,000 times its own 43 . Miles has always loved nature, especially birds and insects. He often makes paper 44 to share online. His hobby has even 45 others. By selling his handmade origami pigeons, he raised about $2,000 for charity. For the competition, Miles decided to study how 46 folded paper could be. His interest was partly 47 by the idea of emergency shelters — small, lightweight, and strong. Miles studied a 48 fold called “Miura-Ori,” once used by NASA for solar panels in space. He carried out his experiment at home, 49 over 50 different combinations of paper and folding patterns. The results were 50 . He found that smaller folds, about one inch wide, created the strongest structures. One design could 51 weight equal to 4,000 elephants on a taxi! His creative project impressed the 52 and won him $ 25,000. Today, Miles plans to keep studying 53 , hoping to use better tools to design real emergency shelters someday. His story shows us a simple truth: following your curiosity can 54 great places. As Miles says, you never know where your 55 might take you in science. 41. A. duty B. dream C. job D. hobby 42. A. art B. sports C. science D. music 43. A. size B. length C. weight D. height 44. A. animals B. machines C. tools D. buildings 45. A. protected B. helped C. followed D. taught 46. A. heavy B. strong C. thick D. beautiful 47. A. inspired B. discovered C. replaced D. compared 48. A. similar B. common C. special D. traditional 49. A. collecting B. selling C. repairing D. testing 50. A. boring B. confusing C. disappointing D. surprising 51. A. support B. pull C. push D. break 52. A. athletes B. judges C. parents D. designers 53. A. colors B. shapes C. folds D. sounds 54. A. think about B. look for C. find out D. lead to 55. A. plans B. interests C. mistakes D. tasks 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 In recent years, a wave of healthy living has swept across China. Huang Mengya, who 56 (live) in Chongqing for a decade, noticed a significant change in her diet. Like many colleagues, she now prefers light meals 57 Chongqing’s famous spicy hotpot. “It’s not just about staying in shape,” she says, “ 58 about improving overall health.” In Beijing, 38-year-old Tang Xiaohua visits a health bar every week 59 (receive) moxibustion, a traditional Chinese medical therapy. After six months of treatment, her shoulder and neck pain disappeared. She also feels less tired and sleeps 60 (well). Liu Dong, the health bar owner, notes that he has seen a growing number of customers seeking such treatments. Experts say this growing interest in wellness 61 (relate) to China’s economic growth and higher living standards. As people earn more money, they are willing to spend more on 62 (product) and services that improve their health. The trend is clear in many areas. Light-food companies in China have reached over 14,000, with nearly 60% 63 (found) in the last five years. Fitness and wellness tourism has also become popular, with places like Hainan and Yunnan attracting visitors 64 want to relax while improving their health. Clearly, more Chinese people are making healthy living a 65 (nature) part of everyday life. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假定你是高二学生李华，你最近在英语听说能力上遇到了瓶颈，感到十分焦虑。请你给外教Emma写一封邮件求助，内容包括： 1．简述你在听说方面遇到的困难； 2．恳请她给予建议或指导，并表达感谢。 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 Emma, ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Samuel was my deskmate when I entered high school. Our headteacher hoped we’d get along. But he was like a headache I couldn’t get rid of. While I loved silence and strict plans, Samuel was pure chaos. He constantly tapped his pen against the desk. sang songs during quiet study hours, and always borrowed my eraser only to lose it immediately. I viewed him as an obstacle that might hurt my good grades. Our trouble reached its peak during the annual Science Fair project. We were paired to build a model bridge for the physics fair. I insisted on following the book design exactly, believing being exact was the only way to succeed. Samuel, however, kept suggesting “creative improvements,” adding unnecessary curves and decorations. “It needs soul, not just math!” he insisted. I refused, thinking his ideas were silly. We barely spoke, working in cold silence. Two days before the deadline, disaster struck. My strictly calculated bridge broke under a small weight test. The central support snapped, and my perfect plan lay in ruins. Panic washed over me. All my hard work seemed wasted, and failure felt certain. I put my head in my hands, ready to give up. Suddenly, the constant pen-tapping stopped. Samuel didn’t say “I told you so.” Instead, he gently moved the broken pieces aside. He opened his notebook, showing sketches he had made secretly — designs inspired by nature, like spider webs and tree roots. “Your math is perfect,” he said quietly, “but it forgot about being flexible. Let’s try combining your numbers with my structure.” Looking at his determined eyes, I swallowed my pride. We had less than 48 hours. We decided to work together, mixing my logical thinking with his wild creativity. 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。 That night, the classroom became a busy workshop. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ On the day of the competition, our bridge stood out among all the entries. __________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________ 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $