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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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Look! You forgot to send the invitation to Green, didn’t you? W: But you know Sarah doesn’t like him very much. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Waitress and customer. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】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. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】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. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】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. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When does the meeting finish? A. At about 5:00 pm. B. At about 4:00 pm. C. At about 2:00 pm. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】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. 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【答案】6. A 7. A 【解析】 【原文】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. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【答案】8. A 9. C 10. A 【解析】 【原文】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. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【答案】11. A 12. C 13. A 【解析】 【原文】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. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【答案】14. C 15. B 16. C 17. B 【解析】 【原文】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! 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【答案】18. A 19. C 20. B 【解析】 【原文】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. 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. 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. B 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了面向7-12年级 (13岁及以上)创意学生的Scholastic艺术与写作奖，包括参赛方式、重要信息以及获奖机会等内容。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据“How to Enter”部分中“Art entries must be submitted as digital images, so make sure the photos of your work are clear and high quality. (艺术作品必须以数字图像形式提交，因此请确保你的作品照片清晰且质量高。)”可知，学生必须上传清晰的数字照片作为艺术作品参赛。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Important Information”部分中“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. (报名通常在秋季开放，截止日期取决于你所在的地区。学生在提交作品前应查看当地的截止日期。)”可知，不同地区的截止日期不同，所以学生要查看当地的截止日期。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Awards and Opportunities”部分中“Scholarships: National winners can earn up to $12,500 for college! (奖学金：全国获奖者可以获得高达12500美元的大学奖学金！)”可知，如果学生获奖，他们可能会获得上大学的资金。 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. 【答案】24. B 25. C 26. B 27. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述的是作者通过观察后院花盆中新生小兔子成长并最终跳离花盆的过程，引发了对生活中勇气与成长的深刻思考。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“She never came near when I was there, but I knew she was always present, silently protecting her young.(当我在那里时，她从不靠近，但我知道她总是在场，默默地保护着她的幼崽。)”可知，兔妈妈远离幼崽是为了暗中保护它们。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“The rabbits didn’t jump because they felt safe. They jumped because staying where they were was no longer possible. (小兔子跳下来不是因为感到安全，而是因为待在原地已不可能。)”可知，最后一只兔子跳下是因为无法再留在原地。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“I used to think courage meant not being afraid. Now I understand it means being afraid but moving forward anyway. (我曾以为勇气就是不害怕。现在我明白，勇气是心怀恐惧却依然前行。)”可知，作者对勇气的理解从“不害怕”变为“虽害怕仍行动”。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，作者通过观察小兔子跳离花盆的经历，联想到人生中许多需要勇敢迈出步伐的时刻，并在最后一段总结“In the end, life is less about holding onto safety and more about what we risk when we finally decide to jump. (归根结底，生活不在于固守安全，而在于当我们最终决定跳跃时我们所承担的风险。)”可知，作者的主要观点是生活需要勇敢的跳跃。 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 【答案】28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲的是成为观鸟专家不仅仅是一种爱好，它实际上可能会改变大脑结构并提升思维能力，尤其是随着年龄增长。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“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.(这些专家年龄在24岁至75岁之间，他们入选的标准是其识别鸟类的能力，而非观看鸟类的时间长短。初学者年龄在22岁至79岁之间，他们喜欢户外活动，但缺乏专业的鸟类知识。)”可知，在该研究中，专家与新手之间的区别体现在辨别鸟类的能力。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“It showed that experts had denser (更密集的) brain tissue in areas linked to attention, memory, and recognizing objects.(结果显示，专家们在与注意力、记忆和识别物体相关的区域拥有更密集的脑组织。)”可知，专家们的脑部的关键区域的组织更加密集。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“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.(然而，一些专家对“先有鸡还是先有蛋”的问题提出了警告：也许天生思维更敏锐的人本身就更有可能成为观鸟专家。)”可知，文中提到的“先有鸡还是先有蛋”问题指的是专家是天生大脑就更好还是后天训练出来的。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“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.(成为一名专业的观鸟者远不止是一种爱好；它甚至可能改变你的大脑结构。新的研究表明，这些变化能够提升思维能力，而且这种效果在你年岁渐长时依然存在。)”和最后一段“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.(不过，主要的启示是明确的：我们深入练习的技能会在我们的大脑中留下痕迹。无论是观鸟、音乐还是体育，投入时间去专注于一项复杂的兴趣爱好都能够帮助我们建立一生都有效的智力能力。)”可知，本文主要讲的是成为观鸟专家不仅仅是一种爱好，它实际上可能会改变大脑结构并提升思维能力，尤其是随着年龄增长，因此最好的题目是C选项“Deep Hobbies Can Reshape Your Brain(深度的爱好可以重塑你的大脑)”。 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. 【答案】32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】文章主要说明了宾夕法尼亚大学研发出盐粒大小微型机器人，无活动部件更耐用，靠光能供电、电场驱动，能感知温度、动作交流，成本极低，未来有望用于医疗和科研。 【32题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“We have managed to fit a brain, a sensor, and a motor into something almost invisible, and it can work for months.(我们成功地将大脑、传感器和电机整合进了一个几乎看不见的装置中，并且该装置能够持续运行数月之久)”可知，后文还提到能工作数月，对应耐用、使用时间久。故划线词意思是“能够持续很久”。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Powering such small devices was a major challenge.(为这些小型设备提供动力是一项重大挑战)”可知，科学家在让这些机器人具备功能时所面临的最关键挑战是确保机器人有足够的电力。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“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.(这些机器人并非像鱼类那样将水向后推，而是制造出一个微小的电场，从而促使水中的带电原子移动。这种移动会推动机器人向前移动)”可知，这些微型机器人通过利用电场来移动带电原子实现在水中向前移动。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“They even “communicate” through movement. For example, after measuring temperature, a robot might perform a small dance.(它们甚至通过动作来进行“交流”。例如，在完成温度测量后，机器人可能会做出一个简单的舞蹈动作)”可知，“机器人‘跳舞’”这个例子主要说明了机器人通过动作来传递信息。 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. 【答案】36. A 37. F 38. C 39. D 40. B 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍了白噪音的定义、命名由来、工作原理以及它在隔绝杂音、助眠方面的实际用途。 【36题详解】 上文“It is made by mixing all the different sound frequencies that humans can hear. Imagine playing every possible musical tone at the same time.(它是由人类所能听到的所有不同声音频率混合而成的。想象一下，同时奏响所有可能的音调。)”描述白噪音的形成方式，空处总结这种混合的结果就是白噪音。A 选项“结果就是白噪音”承接上文对形成过程的描述。 【37题详解】 根据上文“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.(之所以用“白色”来命名，是借鉴了白光的原理。白光是由许多不同颜色的光混合组成的。当光线穿过彩虹时，这些颜色就能被拆分出来。)”可知，本段讲白噪音命名和白光原理相似，用白光类比白噪音。F选项“同样地，白噪音包含所有混合在一起的声音频率”中Similarly表类比，完美衔接白光和白噪音的共性，符合语境。 【38题详解】 下文“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.(它能够屏蔽多余的杂音。比如，当你住在酒店，能听到隔壁房间的说话声时，打开风扇就能帮你隔绝这些声音。)”介绍白噪音的实际功能和作用举例。空处位于段首，起总起作用，引出白噪音的实用价值。C选项“这种独特的特质让白噪音非常实用”总领本段下文的用途介绍，适合做段首主题句。 【39题详解】 上文“However, when too many people talk at once, the brain cannot separate single voices. The sound becomes a blur.(然而，当太多人同时说话时，大脑就无法分辨出单个声音了，所有声音会混成一片嘈杂。)”用人群同时说话做比喻，空处继续衔接这个比喻解释白噪音原理。D选项“白噪音就像成千人同时交谈”承接上文人群说话的类比，解释白噪音掩盖背景音的原理，衔接自然。 【40题详解】 上文“Constant background sound masks sudden noises like traffic or dogs barking.( 持续的背景声响可以掩盖车流、狗叫等突发噪音。)”讲白噪音掩盖突发噪音，空说明带来的睡眠效果。B选项“这能避免夜间被吵醒”顺承说明对白睡眠的好处，逻辑连贯。 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 【答案】41. D 42. C 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. B 47. A 48. C 49. D 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. B 【解析】 【导语】这篇文章主要讲述了14岁男孩迈尔斯热爱折纸，研究折纸承重结构斩获全国科学竞赛大奖，还通过折纸做公益。他立志深耕折叠技术，未来设计应急避难所，诠释了兴趣与好奇心的价值。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：如今，这个少年已经将这一爱好发展成了令人惊叹的成就。A. duty责任，义务；B. dream梦想；C. job工作；D. hobby爱好。根据前文“At age eight, Miles Wu found a special joy in origami”提到“8 岁时发现折纸的乐趣”，可知，折纸是他的爱好，与后文“His hobby has even...”呼应。 【42题详解】 考查名词。句意：去年十月，他独特的项目在一项全国性的科学竞赛中荣获一等奖。A. art艺术；B. sports体育；C. science科学；D. music音乐。根据后文“He proved that a single sheet of paper could hold over 10,000 times its own ______.”以及“once used by NASA for solar panels in space”详细描述了他做实验测试折纸承重能力、研究NASA使用的折叠技术，且结尾提到“in science”，说明这是科学竞赛。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：他证明了一张纸可以承载超过其自身重量一万倍的东西。A. size尺寸，大小；B. length长度；C. weight重量；D. height高度。根据下文“One design could ________ weight equal to 4,000 elephants on a taxi”可知，核心实验是测试折纸的承重能力。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：他经常制作纸制动物并在网上分享。A. animals动物；B. machines机器；C. tools工具；D. buildings建筑。根据前文“Miles has always loved nature, especially birds and insects”明确说他“喜欢自然，尤其是鸟类和昆虫”，因此他制作的是纸动物。 【45题详解】 考查动词。句意：他的爱好甚至帮助了他人。A. protected保护；B. helped帮助；C. followed跟随；D. taught教。根据后文“By selling his handmade origami pigeons, he raised about $2,000 for charity”提到“通过卖手工折纸鸽子为慈善筹集了约 2000 美元”，说明他的爱好帮助了他人。 【46题详解】 考查形容词。句意：为了这次比赛，迈尔斯决定研究折叠纸张所能达到的强度。A. heavy重的；B. strong坚固的，结实的；C. thick厚的；D. beautiful漂亮的。根据后文“created the strongest structures”可知，实验目的是研究折纸的坚固程度。 【47题详解】 考查动词。句意：他的兴趣部分受到了应急避难所这一想法的启发——它们小巧、轻便且坚固。A. inspired启发，激励；B. discovered发现；C. replaced取代；D. compared比较。 根据句意以及下文“by the idea of emergency shelters”可知，此处指应急避难所的想法启发了他的研究方向，“be inspired by”是固定搭配，意为“被……启发”。 【48题详解】 考查形容词。句意：迈尔斯研究了一种名为“Miura-Ori”的特殊折叠方式，这种折叠方式曾被美国国家航空航天局用于太空中的太阳能电池板。A. similar相似的；B. common普通的，常见的；C. special特殊的；D. traditional传统的。根据语境以及下文“once used by NASA for solar panels in space”可知，“Miura-Ori（三浦折叠）”是曾被 NASA 用于太空太阳能板的折叠技术，并非普通或传统的折纸方法，因此是一种特殊的折叠方式。 【49题详解】 考查动词。句意：他在家中进行了实验，测试了超过 50 种不同的纸张和折叠模式的组合。A. collecting收集；B. selling售卖；C. repairing修理；D. testing测试。根据前文“He carried out his experiment at home”提到在家做实验，可知，做实验的核心过程就是测试不同纸张和折叠模式的组合效果，符合科学研究的逻辑。 【50题详解】 考查形容词。句意：结果令人惊讶。A. boring无聊的；B. confusing令人困惑的；C. disappointing令人失望的；D. surprising令人惊讶的。根据后文给出的实验结果“One design could support weight equal to 4,000 elephants on a taxi”提到一个设计能承受相当于 4000 头大象的重量远超常人预期，因此结果是令人惊讶的。 【51题详解】 考查动词。句意：一种设计能够承受相当于一辆出租车上 4000 头大象的重量！A. support支撑，承受；B. pull拉；C. push推；D. break打破。根据上文“paper could hold over 10,000 times its own _______”可知，此处为“support weight”是固定搭配，意为“支撑重量”，对应折纸的承重能力。 【52题详解】 考查名词。句意：他的创意项目给评委们留下了深刻的印象，并为他赢得了 25000 美元。A. athletes运动员；B. judges评委；C. parents父母；D. designers设计师。根据语境以及下文“and won him $25,000”可知，在竞赛场景中，决定获奖者的是评委，给评委留下深刻印象是获奖的前提，符合常识。 【53题详解】 考查名词。句意：今天，迈尔斯计划继续研究褶皱现象，希望能借助更先进的工具来设计出真正的应急避难所。A. colors颜色；B. shapes形状；C. folds折叠，褶皱；D. sounds声音。根据句意以及下文“hoping to use better tools to design real emergency shelters someday”可知，全文核心是研究折纸的折叠技术，他计划继续深入研究折叠，用于设计应急避难所。 【54题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：他的故事向我们揭示了一个简单的真理：追随自己的好奇心能够带你走向非凡的境地。A. think about思考；B. look for寻找；C. find out 查明；D. lead to通向，导致。根据句意以及上文“following your curiosity can…”可知，此处指追随好奇心会带来好的结果。 【55题详解】 考查名词。句意：正如迈尔斯所说，在科学领域，你永远不知道自己的兴趣会将你引向何方。A. plans计划；B. interests兴趣；C. mistakes错误；D. tasks任务。全文主线是迈尔斯从对折纸的兴趣出发，一步步取得科学成就，结尾升华主旨：兴趣能引领人在科学领域探索未知，与开头“found a special joy in origami”形成呼应。 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. 【答案】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 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述了近年来健康生活浪潮席卷中国，越来越多的中国人注重健康饮食、传统理疗等健康生活方式，这一趋势与经济发展和生活水平提高密切相关。 【56题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：在重庆生活了十年的黄梦雅注意到她的饮食发生了显著变化。根据“for a decade”可知，此处表示从过去持续到现在的动作，应用现在完成时或现在完成进行时，且主语为第三人称单数，助动词用has。 【57题详解】 考查介词。句意：像许多同事一样，她现在更喜欢清淡的餐食，而不是重庆著名的麻辣火锅。根据“prefers light meals”可知，此处考查固定搭配“prefer...to...”，表示“比起……更喜欢……”。 【58题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：“这不仅仅是为了保持身材，”她说，“而是关于改善整体健康。” 此处考查固定句型“not just...but (also)...”，表示“不仅……而且……”。 【59题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在北京，38岁的唐晓华每周都会去一家养生馆接受艾灸，一种传统中医疗法。此处表示目的，应用不定式作目的状语。 【60题详解】 考查副词比较级。句意：她也感觉不那么累了，睡眠也更好了。根据“less tired”可知，此处与前面并列，表示比较意义，应用well的比较级。 【61题详解】 考查固定短语和主谓一致。句意：专家表示，人们对健康日益增长的兴趣与中国的经济增长和生活水平的提高有关。此处考查固定短语“be related to”，表示“与……有关”；主语“this growing interest”为单数，且陈述客观事实，应用一般现在时。 【62题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：随着人们收入的增加，他们愿意花更多钱购买改善健康的产品和服务。product为可数名词，根据后面的“services”及语境可知，此处应用复数形式表示泛指。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：中国的轻食公司已超过14000家，其中近60%是在过去五年内成立的。此处“with nearly 60%...”为with复合结构，60%与found之间为被动关系，应用过去分词作宾补。 【64题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：健身和健康旅游也变得流行起来，像海南和云南这样的地方吸引着想要在放松的同时改善健康的游客。此处引导定语从句，先行词为“visitors”，指人，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who或that。 【65题详解】 考查形容词。句意：显然，越来越多的中国人正在让健康生活成为日常生活的一部分。此处修饰名词“part”，应用形容词作定语。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 66. 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 【答案】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 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以高二学生李华的身份，给外教Emma写一封邮件，说明自己在英语听说方面遇到的困难并请求建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 困扰：bother→trouble/disturb 沮丧的：frustrated→upset/discouraged 克服：overcome→get over/conquer 寻求：seek→pursue 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Could you please offer me some practical suggestions to help me overcome these obstacles? 拓展句：Could you please offer me some practical suggestions that can help me overcome these obstacles? 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to seek your advice on a problem that’s been bothering me in my English learning recently. (运用了that引导的限制性定语从句) 【高分句型2】Despite my efforts, I still struggle to catch key information in fast-paced conversations, which makes me feel frustrated. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 第二节(满分25分) 67. 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 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. 【解析】 【导语】文章主要讲述作者高中时与同桌Samuel性格迥异，作者喜爱安静和严格规划，而Samuel则充满混乱。在年度科学展览项目中，两人被配对建造物理展览用的模型桥，因设计理念不同产生矛盾。截止日期前两天，作者严格按照书本设计的桥在小重量测试中断裂，此时Samuel提出将自己受大自然启发的设计与作者的数学计算相结合，两人决定合作。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，第一段可描写当晚，教室成为繁忙的工作间。作者仔细检查每个部件的数字，Samuel依据自然绘图熟练制作弯曲部分。两人相互配合，解决难题，原本的矛盾沉默转变为为共同目标努力的舒适氛围，黎明时，结合数学与艺术的桥建造完成。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，第二段可描写比赛当天，他们的桥在所有参赛作品中脱颖而出，兼具实用性与美观，承受住远超要求的重量。宣布他们获得一等奖时，两人击掌庆祝。作者终于明白老师的意图，Samuel并非麻烦，而是让自己变得更好的伙伴，两人的差异不仅未分开他们，反而在彼此心间搭建起永恒的桥梁。 2.续写线索：当晚合作建造桥——相互配合完成——比赛当桥突出——获奖——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①解决问题：solve a problem/settle a problem ②支持：support/back 情绪类 ①疲惫的：tired/exhausted ②高兴的：pleased/delighted 【点睛】【高分句型 1】I carefully checked the numbers for every piece, while Samuel skillfully built the curved parts based on his nature drawings.(运用while连接的并列句，表示对比) 【高分句型 2】Our differences had not pulled us apart; instead, they had built a bridge between our hearts that would last forever.(运用了that引导的定语从句 ) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Teacher and student. C. Waitress and customer. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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。 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 听下面一段对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 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) 66. 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) 67. 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. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $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.