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合肥一中2024—2025学年度高二年级下学期期末联考 英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 注意事项： 1．答题前，务必在答题卡和答题卷规定的地方填写自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号后两位。 2．答题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 3．答题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。作图题可先用铅笔在答题卷规定的位置绘出，确认后再用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔描清楚。必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。 4．考试结束，务必将答题卡和答题卷一并上交。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What does the woman think about having online lessons? A. Boring. B. Helpful. C. Difficult. 2. Why has the man been out for so long? A. He was trapped in heavy traffic. B. He spent a lot of time checking out. C. He had trouble finding the stuff. 3. What does the man suggest doing? A. Asking Lisa for help. B. Checking the reviews online. C. Considering Lisa’s option. 4. What is the season now probably? A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter. 5. What does the woman think of the book? A. Entertaining. B. Boring. C. Inspiring. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What did the speakers plan to do on the weekend? A. Go on a picnic. B. Go to the countryside. C. Go treasure hunting. 7. What is Grace’s attitude toward playing board games? A. Negative. B. Carefree. C. Supportive. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Kevin recommend doing first? A. Getting a removal company. B. Sorting things out. C. Packing things. 9. Where did Kevin get the big boxes? A. From his company. B. From the bookshop. C. From his parents. 10. What are Eve’s parents expected to do? A. Help with the move. B. Look after the pet. C. Organize the new flat. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the man doing? A. Broadcasting news. B. Cheering a program. C. Doing history research. 12. What could police hats be used to do in the 19th century? A. Stand on. B. Attack enemies. C. Avoid getting burned. 13. How does the woman sound? A. Impatient. B. Enthusiastic. C. Humorous. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the man? A. A host. B. A photographer. C. A geographer. 15. What is the main reason Annie loves traveling? A. To take photos of wildlife. B. To enjoy various landscapes. C. To experience different lifestyles. 16. How does Annie communicate with foreigners? A. By turning to locals. B. By using body language. C. By learning their languages. 17. What does Annie think is the most important to photographers? A. Curiosity. B. Creativity. C. Experience. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What happened to Samantha last month? A. She lost her pet dog. B. She wrote a warm story. C. She began a new project. 19. When did the speaker first meet Samantha? A. About half a month ago. B. About one month ago. C. About one year ago. 20. What is Samantha probably doing? A. Driving to a farm. B. Visiting a pet shop. C. Going to the studio. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Fundraising Volunteer for Sitatunga-Kitale Initiative Community Alliance for Change (CAC), a community-based organization in Kenya committed to promoting sustainable development, has recently launched the Sitatunga-Kitale Initiative to restore the woods across Kenya, which serve as critical habitats for endangered species. To promote this project, CAC is actively engaged in fundraising and needs volunteer fundraisers to assist. Job Responsibilities & Requirements Responsibilities include identifying potential funders, assisting in draft proposals and follow-up, and supporting project monitoring and evaluation. Volunteers aged 18 and above are invited to apply. Candidates should possess a minimum of one year of relevant experience and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Duration & Work Schedule The total volunteer duration is flexible, with a preferred commitment between 3 and 6 months. Volunteers will work daily in two shifts: from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Leisure time is provided between shifts. Adjustments to the schedule may be made seasonally. Meals & Accommodations Breakfast is available for $2 per day, during 7:00 am to 7:30 am. Lunch and dinner are served for $4 each meal after work. As for accommodations, volunteers can stay at the project site within the three options below. Accommodation Options Cost Sitatunga Camp Site $5 per day Hosted by Local Families About $10 per day Urban Guest Houses and Hotels $15 to $100 per day 1. What is the aim of the Sitatunga-Kitale Initiative? A. To identify endangered wildlife. B. To promote the CAC organization. C. To develop sustainable economics. D. To repair the local forest ecosystem. 2. What are volunteers expected to do? A. Track project progress. B. Evaluate possible sponsors. C. Outline fundraising proposals. D. Back interpersonal communication. 3. What is the minimum daily cost of meals and accommodations for a volunteer? A. $10. B. $15. C. $16. D. $20. 【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了一个旨在恢复肯尼亚森林的项目招募募捐志愿者的相关内容，包括志愿者的职责、要求、工作时间安排以及住宿选择等。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Community Alliance for Change (CAC), a community-based organization in Kenya committed to promoting sustainable development, has recently launched the Sitatunga-Kitale Initiative to restore the woods across Kenya, which serve as critical habitats for endangered species.(社区变革联盟（CAC）是肯尼亚一个致力于促进可持续发展的社区组织，最近发起了Sitatunga-Kitale倡议，以恢复肯尼亚各地的森林，这些森林是濒危物种的重要栖息地)”可知，Sitatunga-Kitale倡议旨在恢复肯尼亚的森林生态系统。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Job Responsibilities & Requirements部分“Responsibilities include identifying potential funders, assisting in draft proposals and follow-up, and supporting project monitoring and evaluation.(职责包括确定潜在的资助者，协助起草提案和跟进，并支持项目监测和评估)”可知，志愿者的职责包括协助起草提案和跟进，并支持项目监测和评估，即跟踪项目进展。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Meals & Accommodations部分“Breakfast is available for $2 per day, during 7:00 am to 7:30 am. Lunch and dinner are served for $4 each meal after work.(早餐价格为每天2美元，时间为早上7:00至7:30。午餐和晚餐在下班后每顿4美元) ”可知，每位志愿者每日三餐的费用是2+4+4=10美元；结合表格信息可知，住在Sitatunga Camp Site的费用是最低的，每天5美元。综上可知，志愿者每天的膳宿费最低为10+5=15美元。故选B。 B As children, our mother always taught my brother and me the value of acquiring life skills. “It sets you apart and make you distinguished,” she would say. While my brother chose the path of mastering musical instruments, I was attracted to the field of languages. Growing up in a multilingual household where Chinese, Cantonese, and English mixed, I felt it natural to continue exploring new linguistic possibilities. Languages fascinated me. I was attracted by the way words gracefully rolled off tongues and how each language seemed to unlock a door to an entirely new world, no matter how challenging they were to learn. Eager to try beyond Asian languages, it was my mother who suggested French as a suitable starting point. The elegance and poetic charm of the language quickly attracted me. The melodic flow and the way the words effortlessly danced off my tongue caused an exciting feeling, fueling my desire to explore deeper into its complexity. Interestingly, despite my passion and talent for it, French proved to be the language that took the longest to fully grasp. Nevertheless, I insisted and never gave up expanding my linguistic arsenal (宝库). After realizing that Spanish wasn’t the right fit for me, I found myself addicted to the fascinating world of German. Being enrolled (就读) in a German-speaking school speeded my progress, and two years later, my command of German surpassed my years of studying French. As time passed, I added Latin, Ancient Greek, and Japanese to my linguistic arsenal. It fact, speaking multiple languages is not a mere achievement; it is a joyous celebration of the richness of human expression. For me, it serves as a powerful tool to develop connections with people all over the world. 4. Why did the author’s mother teach her children the importance of acquiring life skills? A. It is part of making a living. B. It is a tradition in their family. C. It makes a person outstanding. D. It contributes to future success. 5. What did the author think of a new language? A. It broadened her horizon. B. It increased her confidence. C. It was necessary for her future. D. It was a valuable part of her life. 6. What can we know about the author’s learning French? A. She quit it halfway. B. She found it challenging. C. She considered it unsuitable. D. She showed little interest in it. 7. Which word can best describe the author? A. Changeable. B. Independent. C. Creative. D. Determined. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者不断学习新的语言的经历，从母亲的教导开始，作者对语言的魅力产生兴趣，逐渐学习掌握了法语、德语、拉丁语、古希腊语和日语等多种语言。通过学习不同的语言，作者感受到了人类表达的丰富性，进而认识到语言能够在更广阔的层面上促进人类之间的联系与团结。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“As children, our mother always taught my brother and me the value of acquiring life skills. “It sets you apart and make you distinguished,” she would say.(在我还是孩子的时候，母亲总是教导我和弟弟学习生活技能的重要性。“这让你与众不同，”她会说)”可知，作者的母亲重视获得生活技能是因为它使一个人脱颖而出。故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“I was attracted by the way words gracefully rolled off tongues and how each language seemed to unlock a door to an entirely new world, no matter how challenging they were to learn.(我被语言优雅地从舌头上滑过的方式所吸引，每一种语言似乎都打开了一扇通往全新世界的大门，无论学习它们有多么具有挑战性)”可知，作者觉得一门新语言可以拓宽他的眼界。故选A。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“The melodic flow and the way the words effortlessly danced off my tongue caused an exciting feeling, fueling my desire to explore deeper into its complexity. Interestingly, despite my passion and talent for it, French proved to be the language that took the longest to fully grasp.(流畅的旋律和毫不费力地从我的舌头上跳下来的方式引起了一种激动人心的感觉，激发了我对其复杂性进行更深入探索的愿望。有趣的是，尽管我对法语充满热情和天赋，但事实证明法语是我花了最长时间才能完全掌握的语言)”可知，作者觉得法语是复杂的，学习它是有挑战性的。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Nevertheless, I insisted and never gave up expanding my linguistic arsenal (宝库).(然而，我坚持并且从未放弃扩大我的语言宝库)”和第四段中“Being enrolled (就读) in a German-speaking school speeded my progress, and two years later, my command of German surpassed my years of studying French. As time passed, I added Latin, Ancient Greek, and Japanese to my linguistic arsenal.(进入一所讲德语的学校加快了我的进步，两年后，我对德语的掌握超过了我学习法语的时间。随着时间的推移，我又增加了拉丁语、古希腊语和日语)”可知，虽然学习法语很难，但作者并未放弃，而且一直在学习新的语言。由此可知，作者是一个坚定的人。故选D。 C A “spark bird” is the species that inspires someone to start birdwatching, namely birding. For Trish Kane, that bird was the cardinal (红衣凤头鸟). Hearing cardinals’ calls was an initial step toward over 1,960 hours of birding, 33 field notebooks and a career change. In her book, Birding to Change the World, Kane charts her transformation from a journalist to an environmentalist. In 2005, a terrible hurricane hit Kane’s hometown. After it, she had to cope with the loss of her home. In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. “My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before,” Kane writes. “I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived.” She decided to pursue an environmentally-conscious career. In 2007, she took a course to study environmental science. Most of the book focuses on Kane’s efforts to preserve Warner Park, an ideal location satisfying birding requirements for her class. She successfully campaigned to stop the construction of a parking lot. Her activism snowballed into a local bird watching and protecting organization. It eventually became part of Kane’s doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors. The book shows readers that a good knowledge of nature doesn’t require a degree. Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane’s birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor. At its core, Birding to Change the World is about how people and birds today depend on one another. “For birds, that dependence is concrete. For thousands of years, our species has seen birds as a symbol of liberation,” Kane writes. In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. “Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway.” 8. What made Kane pursue an environmentalist career? A. Her guilt about the serious harm to birds. B. The desire to guide students to go birding. C. The comfort from birding after the disaster. D. Her students’ disbelief in her ignorance of birds. 9. What can we learn about Kane from paragraph 3? A. She worked hard on her latest book. B. She protected Warner Park on her own. C. Her birding class consisted of advisors. D. Her activism led to positive chain effects. 10. What does Jeremy’s experience suggest? A. Interest in nature differs between kids and adults. B. Children learn more from nature than from books. C. Children are born curious about outdoor activities. D. Potential in kids can be released with proper guide. 11. Which is the best title for the text? A. A Joyful Experience of Birding B. The Transformative Power of Birding C. A Life Journey of an Environmentalist D. The Self-appreciation of a Book Writer 【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Kane通过观鸟缓解了失去家园的痛苦，于是她从事环保事业，并且引发了积极的连锁效应。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. “My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before,” Kane writes. “I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived.” She decided to pursue an environmentally-conscious career.(在观察红雀和其他鸟类时，她找到了解脱。很快，她开始带着她的学生一起去。“当我告诉学生们我以前从未关心过鸟类时，他们难以置信地盯着我看，”凯恩写道。“我突然想知道，有多少生物会因为我们的生活方式而死去。”她决定从事环保事业)”可知，灾后观鸟带来的安慰促使凯恩从事环保事业。故选C。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Most of the book focuses on Kane’s efforts to preserve Warner Park, an ideal location satisfying birding requirements for her class. She successfully campaigned to stop the construction of a parking lot. Her activism snowballed into a local bird watching and protecting organization. It eventually became part of Kane’s doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors.(这本书的大部分内容都集中在凯恩保护华纳公园的努力上，华纳公园是一个理想的地方，满足了她的班级观鸟的要求。她成功地发起运动，阻止了一个停车场的建设。她的行动如滚雪球般发展成了当地的一个鸟类观察和保护组织。它最终成为凯恩博士研究的一部分，并推出了一个观鸟班，让中学生和大学生顾问结成对子)”可知，凯恩的行动主义产生了积极的连锁效应。故选D。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane’s birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor.(以杰里米为例，他似乎对凯恩的观鸟课不感兴趣。当记者们参加一次郊游时，平时安静的杰里米开始兴奋地谈论起狩猎一只蓝色的小鸟。凯恩很快就知道他已经秘密地开始研究他的导师给他的野外指南)”可知，杰里米的经历说明了孩子的潜能可以在适当的引导下释放出来。故选D。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. “Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway.”(对她来说，这是从飓风带来的悲伤和沮丧中解脱出来的。“一只又一只鸟，它们在我的生命中开辟了一条新的道路，一条快乐的道路。”)”结合文章主要说明了Kane通过观鸟缓解了失去家园的痛苦，于是她从事环保事业，并且引发了积极的连锁效应。可知，B选项“观鸟的变革力量”最符合文章标题。故选B。 D Starch(淀粉)is the main component of flour, rice and corn among others, while carbon dioxide makes up the vast majority of greenhouse gases. One day, humans may be able to “eat” carbon dioxide, and global warming could be “eaten away” by carbon lovers. Although it sounds wild, the day is coming. Chinese scientists have created starch using carbon dioxide, hydrogen and electricity, according to a study published in Science in September, 2021. “Plants create starch through photosynthesis(光合作用), which is a complex and inefficient (效率低得)process,” Ma Yanhe, the director of the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, told China Daily. He added that it would take a plant about 60 steps to turn carbon dioxide, water and sunlight into starch. “Our breakthrough shows that making starch is achievable in a lab. This method makes it possible to produce food in factories and there are many industries that can benefit from this technology,” Ma told China Daily. The team has been working on the process for 6 years. “The first step of the method is to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into methanol(甲醇), which is a molecule(分子)that contains a single carbon atom,” Cai Tao, one of the first authors of the study, told China Daily. Scientists then piece these single-carbon molecules into bigger and more complex molecules. With the help of supercomputing, Chinese scientists have simplified the natural starch-making process from about 60 steps into 11. “The new process has made it possible to turn starch production from traditional agricultural fanning to industrial production. And it may be possible to satisfy our needs without farming in the future. This will not only help save water, fertilizer and land but also help recycle carbon dioxide to deal with climate change,” a research fellow with the Chinese Academy of Sciences told the Global Times. The study can also benefit space exploration in the future. The starch may provide a secure food source for astronauts as they travel long distances in space by simply turning the carbon dioxide they breathe out into food. 12. What does Ma Yanhe think of the new method of creating starch? A. It’s extremely complex and inefficient. B. It’s achievable through photosynthesis. C. It’s a way of dealing with global warming. D. It’s more efficient than the natural method. 13. The underlined word “convert” in Paragraph 5 probably means ________. A. push B. change C. divide D. mix 14. What can be learned about the breakthrough? A. It can help improve people’s health. B. It can change the way of starch production. C. It can provide astronauts with nutritious food. D. It can save farmers from traditional agriculture. 15. What can be the best title of this passage? A. Smart with starch B. Hungry for starch C. Secure about food supply D. Beneficial to food diversity 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了根据2021年9月发表在《科学》杂志上的一项研究，中国科学家已经利用二氧化碳、氢和电制造出了淀粉。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段““Plants create starch through photosynthesis, which is a complex and inefficient process,” Ma Yanhe, the director of the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, told China Daily.（“植物通过光合作用产生淀粉，这是一个复杂而低效的过程，”中国科学院天津工业生物技术研究所所长马延河在接受《中国日报》采访时表示）”可知，他认为自然界产生淀粉的过程复杂而低效，由此可推知，他认为新方法比自然方法更有效。故选D。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据后文“which is a molecule (分子) that contains a single carbon atom（这是一个只有一个碳原子的分子）”可知，甲醇这种物质是由二氧化碳和氢气转化而成的。convert意为“转化，转变”。故选B。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“The new process has made it possible to turn starch production from traditional agricultural fanning to industrial production.（这种新工艺使淀粉生产从传统的农业生产转向工业生产成为可能）”可知，这项突破改变了淀粉生产的方式。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“Chinese scientists have created starch using carbon dioxide, hydrogen and electricity, according to a study published in Science in September, 2021.（根据2021年9月发表在《科学》杂志上的一项研究，中国科学家已经利用二氧化碳、氢和电制造出了淀粉）”可知，文章主要讲述了中国科学家成功把二氧化碳合成淀粉。故“智能与淀粉”可以作为最佳标题。故选A。 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 For many of us, pets are an important part of our family. ___16___ Here are four things you should do to make sure your pet is ready for air travel. Make sure your pet is vaccinated. ___17___ But almost every destination requires pets like dogs and cats to have a vaccination. And the vaccination must usually be within less than a year. Be sure to talk to your vet about what other vaccinations your pet might need for your destination. Find out if your pet needs to be microchipped. Many places require pet dogs and cats to be microchipped. The chip is about the size of a grain of rice, and is placed under the skin between the animal’s shoulders. ___18___ Get your pet comfortable with their carrier. Your pet will probably have to travel in a box or carrier while in the air. You should get them used to this environment before you fly, putting them in it regularly. ___19___ Try putting the carrier in your car to get your pet used to the feeling of traveling in it. ___20___ So they don’t need to go to the bathroom too much, pet product company Chewy recommends not feeding your dog or cat for 4 — 6 hours before flying. This will also help make them less likely to throw up if they get motion sickness. A. Avoid feeding your pet before flying. B. Find ways to keep your pets off sickness. C. Every country has its own rules for visiting animals. D. Thus give them time to fall asleep there if possible. E. And we certainly don’t want to leave them behind when travelling. F. It isn’t easy for pets to get used to their new environment in the air. G. If your pet gets lost, this microchip can be scanned to find your contact information. 【答案】16. E 17. C 18. G 19. D 20. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了携带宠物航空出行需要注意的一些事项。 【16题详解】 根据上文“For many of us, pets are an important part of our family.”（对我们许多人来说，宠物是家庭的重要组成部分。）可知，宠物对一个家庭来说很重要，并结合下文“Here are four things you should do to make sure your pet is ready for air travel.”（以下是你应该做的四件事，以确保你的宠物为航空旅行做好准备。）说明要携带宠物旅行。故E项“And we certainly don't want to leave them behind when travelling.”（我们当然不想在旅行时把它们落下。）承上启下，引出下文携带宠物出行需要注意的事项，符合句意。故选E项。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Make sure your pet is vaccinated.”（确保你的宠物接种了疫苗。）及下文“But almost every destination requires pets like dogs and cats to have a vaccination.”（但几乎每个目的地都要求宠物(如狗和猫)接种疫苗。）可知，每个国家对外来宠物都有一定的要求。C项“Every country has its own rules for visiting animals.”（每个国家对外来动物都有自己的规定。）与后文构成转折，虽然每个国家对外来动物都有自己的规定，但在接种疫苗方面的要求是一致的。故选C项。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Many places require pet dogs and cats to be microchipped. The chip is about the size of a grain of rice, and is placed under the skin between the animal’s shoulders.”（许多地方要求宠物狗和猫植入微芯片。这种芯片大约一粒米大小，被放置在动物肩膀之间的皮肤下。）可知，宠物狗和猫需要植入芯片。G项“If your pet gets lost, this microchip can be scanned to find your contact information.”（如果你的宠物迷路了，这个微芯片可以扫描找到你的联系信息。）承接上文，说明植入芯片的好处，符合句意。故选G项。 【19题详解】 根据上文“You should get them used to this environment before you fly, putting them in it regularly.”（你应该在飞行前让它们习惯这种环境，定期让它们进入这种环境。）说明在飞行前应该让宠物熟悉呆在航空箱的感觉。D项“Thus give them time to fall asleep there if possible.”（因此，如果可能的话，让它们有时间在那里入睡。）衔接上文，进一步说明如何让宠物熟悉这种环境，衔接恰当。故选D项。 【20题详解】 根据后文“So they don’t need to go to the bathroom too much, pet product company Chewy recommends not feeding your dog or cat for 4 — 6 hours before flying. This will also help make them less likely to throw up if they get motion sickness.”（宠物用品公司Chewy建议，在飞行前—6个小时不要给你的狗或猫喂食，这样它们就不需要经常去洗手间了。这也有助于它们在晕车时不太可能呕吐。）可知，本段主要介绍避免在乘坐飞机前给自己的宠物喂食。A项“Avoid feeding your pet before flying.”（避免在飞行前给宠物喂食。）符合句意。故选A项。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I was young, my mom noticed something different in me. I had trouble telling my right from left and often ____21____ the front yard with the back yard. By 3rd grade, my teacher, recognizing my ____22____ in class, suggested I be tested for learning disabilities. At that age, being ____23____ as “slow” or “stupid”, like children attending the resource room, was unbearable. So it took my mom days of persuasion before I ____24____ to get tested. The result revealed I was indeed learning disabled, and initially I kept it ____25____. From 3rd to 6th grade, I attended the resource room, putting efforts into making ____26____ to avoid explaining the truth to my classmates. In 7th and 8th grade, I got better at cover-ups. However, things took a ____27____ in high school. One day, while some students were mocking (嘲弄) a friend for his learning disability, I nervously stepped up and ____28____ that I shared one too. ____29____, rather than mocking me, they became curious, likely because they’d always considered me a “_____30_____” student, for I excelled in subjects that rarely _____31_____ skills impacted by my disability. That experience made me realize people simply _____32_____ learning disabilities. I decided to _____33_____, share my story and change conditions of those with learning disabilities. Now, I’m pursuing my Master’s degree. The most rewarding aspect of my journey isn’t awards or graduation, but _____34_____ students like me. One person can make a difference and I am a great _____35_____ of that. 21. A. replaced B. confused C. compared D. associated 22. A. struggle B. expression C. progress D. pressure 23. A. explained B. accepted C. mistaken D. labeled 24. A. continued B. expected C. agreed D. asked 25. A. hidden B. organized C. manageable D. positive 26. A. changes B. excuses C. decisions D. objections 27. A. chance B. step C. turn D. stand 28. A. ensured B. admitted C. pretended D. denied 29. A. Absolutely B. Naturally C. Surprisingly D. Discouragingly 30. A. common B. sympathetic C. popular D. smart 31. A. polished B. enhanced C. required D. displayed 32. A. uncovered B. devalued C. disregarded D. misinterpreted 33. A. speak out B. drop out C. calm down D. settle down 34. A. encountering B. supporting C. cheating D. understanding 35. A. gainer B. symbol C. instructor D. example 【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己从因学习障碍而自卑到勇敢面对并帮助他人的经历，强调了个人影响力的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我很难分清左右，经常把前院和后院弄混。A. replaced替换；B. confused混淆；C. compared比较；D. associated关联。根据上文“I had trouble telling my right from left”可知，作者存在方向辨识困难，因此会混淆前院和后院，故选B项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：三年级时，老师注意到我在课堂上的吃力，建议我做学习障碍测试。A. struggle困难；吃力；B. expression表达；C. progress进步；D. pressure压力。根据上文提到作者难以辨别方向以及下文“suggested I be tested for learning disabilities”可知，下文说的是老师建议我做学习障碍测试，可推理出老师注意到其学习吃力的状态，故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那个年龄，被贴上“慢”或“笨”的标签，就像去辅导教室的孩子一样，是难以忍受的。A. explained解释；B. accepted接受；C. mistaken误解；D. labeled贴标签。根据下文“as “slow” or “stupid””可知，下文提到了“慢”或“笨”，可推理出，此处说的是被贴上“慢”或“笨”的标签，故选D项。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以我妈妈花了好几天时间说服我，我才同意去做测试。A. continued继续；B. expected期待；C. agreed同意；D. asked询问。根据下文“The result revealed I was indeed learning disabled”可知，下文说的是结果显示我确实有学习障碍，可推理出此处说的是作者同意去做测试，故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：结果显示我确实有学习障碍，起初我一直隐瞒这一点。A. hidden隐藏的；B. organized有条理的；C. manageable可管理的；D. positive积极的。根据下文“avoid explaining the truth to my classmates”可知，下文提到了避免向同学解释真相，可推理出作者不想让他人知道自己的情况，因此将其隐藏，故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：从三年级到六年级，我去参加辅导教室，努力找借口避免向同学解释真相。A. changes改变；B. excuses借口；C. decisions决定；D. objections反对。根据下文“avoid explaining the truth to my classmates”可知，下文提到了避免向同学解释真相，可推知作者需要编造借口来掩盖参加资源教室的原因，故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，高中时情况发生了转变。A. chance机会；B. step步骤；C. turn转折；D. stand立场。根据下文“I shared one too”可知下文说的是自己也有学习障碍，可知作者从隐瞒学习障碍到主动公开，这是一个重要转折，故选C项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，当一些学生嘲笑一个有学习障碍的朋友时，我紧张地站出来承认我也有学习障碍。A. ensured确保；B. admitted承认；C. pretended假装；D. denied否认。根据下文“I shared one too”可知下文说的是自己也有学习障碍，可推理出作者此时承认了自己的学习障碍，故选B项。 【29题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：令人惊讶的是，他们并没有嘲笑我，而是变得好奇，很可能因为他们一直认为我是个“聪明”的学生，因为我在很少需要受我残疾影响的技能的课程中表现出色。A. Absolutely绝对地；B. Naturally自然地；C. Surprisingly令人惊讶地；D. Discouragingly令人沮丧地。根据下文“rather than mocking me, they became curious”可知，下文说的是没有嘲笑我，而是变得好奇，同学们的反应与作者预期相反，因此是令人惊讶地，故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. common普通的；B. sympathetic同情的；C. popular受欢迎的；D. smart聪明的。根据下文“exceled in subjects”可知，下文说的是在科目中表现出色，可推理出此处说的是同学们认为作者是聪明的，故选D项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. polished润色；B. enhanced增强；C. required需要；D. displayed展示。根据主语that指代先行词“subjects”和下文“skills impacted by my disability”可知，下文说的是受到学习障碍影响的技能，可推理出此处说的是我在很少需要受我残疾影响的技能的课程中表现出色，故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这段经历让我意识到人们只是误解了学习障碍。A. uncovered揭露；B. devalued贬低；C. disregarded忽视；D. misinterpreted误解。根据下文“share my story and change conditions of those with learning disabilities”可知，下文说的是作者分享自己的故事并改变学习障碍者的处境，上文也提到同学们好奇成绩好的作者怎么会有学习障碍，可推理出此处说的是人们对学习障碍存在误解，故选D项。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我决定公开说出自己的故事，改变有学习障碍者的处境。A. speak out公开说出；B. drop out辍学；C. calm down冷静；D. settle down安定。根据下文“share my story and change conditions of those with learning disabilities”可知下文说的是分享我的故事并改变学习障碍者的处境，可推理出作者决定公开说出自己的经历，故选A项。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我这段旅程中最有意义的方面不是奖项或毕业，而是支持像我一样的学生。A. encountering遇到；B. supporting支持；C. cheating欺骗；D. understanding理解。根据上文“change conditions of those with learning disabilities”可知，上文说的是作者改变有学习障碍者的处境，可推知此处说的是作者通过分享经历支持其他有类似经历的学生，故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一个人可以有所作为，而我就是一个很好的例子。A. gainer获得者；B. symbol象征；C. instructor导师；D. example例子。根据上文“The most rewarding aspect of my journey isn’t awards or graduation, but ____14____ students like me.”以及“One person can make a difference”可知，上文提到了作者通过分享经历支持其他有类似经历的学生，可推理出此处说的是作者本人就是一个很好的例子，对别人有所影响，故选D项。 第二节（共10小题；每小题15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。 Since 2013, the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become a ____36____ (transform) force in global economic development. As a groundbreaking model, the BRI aims ____37____ (create) new economic pathways through substantial investments in participating countries. At its core, the BRI focuses on promoting international trade through broader and more cost-effective exchanges. It supports the development of industries ____38____ create employment opportunities, while putting emphasis on infrastructure (基础设施) projects and social sectors. ____39____ over 150 countries and more than 30 international organizations having signed cooperation agreements, the initiative’s influence proves its global appeal. Its implementation (实施) follows a well-organized and flexible timeline, ____40____ (balance) active action with careful planning. ____41____ truly sets the BRI apart is its commitment to fair and win-win cooperation. Unlike some initiatives that have failed to fulfill their promises, China ____42____ (active) shares the benefits with all participants instead. Through infrastructure projects, the BRI has successfully promoted the development of involved nations, creating jobs ____43____ improving living standards. Over the past decade, China’s openness in technology transfer and clean energy projects ____44____ (improve) life in participating countries. Advanced “future technologies”, if accessible at reasonable costs, can bring about significant changes to societies. Overall, the BRI stands as ____45____ powerful engine for global development, facilitating cooperation and prosperity (繁荣) across the world. 【答案】36. transformative 37. to create 38. that##which 39. With 40. balancing 41. What 42. actively 43. and 44. has improved##has been improving 45. a 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“一带一路”倡议对全球经济发展的影响及带来的益处。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：自2013年以来，中国提出的“一带一路”倡议已成为全球经济发展的变革力量。根据空后名词force可知，空处需用形容词作定语，transform的形容词为transformative“变革性的”。故填transformative。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为一个开创性的模式，“一带一路”倡议旨在通过对参与国的大量投资创造新的经济途径。aim to do sth.“旨在做某事”，为固定搭配，所以空处需用动词不定式作宾语。故填to create。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：它支持发展创造就业机会的产业，同时强调基础设施项目和社会部门。空处需用关系词引导限制性定语从句，先行词是industries，指物，关系词在定语从句中作主语，所以空处需用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。 【39题详解】 考查with复合结构。句意：随着150多个国家和30多个国际组织签署合作协议，该倡议的影响力证明了其全球吸引力。空处需用with的复合结构作状语，表示伴随，with+宾语+现在分词作宾语补足语，with表示“有；伴随着”符合题意，句首单词首字母需大写。故填With。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它的实施遵循一个组织良好、灵活的时间表，在精心规划的同时采取积极行动。本句已有谓语动词follows，且空处没有连词，所以空处需用非谓语动词作状语，动词balance与其逻辑主语Its implementation之间是主动关系，所以空处需用现在分词作状语。故填balancing。 【41题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：“一带一路”倡议的真正独特之处在于它对公平和双赢合作的承诺。空处需用连接词引导主语从句，从句缺少主语，指物，所以空处需用连接代词what引导主语从句，句首单词首字母需大写。故填What。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：与一些未能兑现承诺的倡议不同，中国反而积极与所有参与者分享利益。修饰动词shares需用副词，作状语，active的副词为actively“积极地”。故填actively。 【43题详解】 考查连词。句意：通过基础设施项目，“一带一路”倡议成功地促进了相关国家的发展，创造了就业机会，提高了生活水平。根据句意可知，空前后的动词creating jobs和improving living standards之间是并列关系，所以空处需用并列连词and连接。故填and。 【44题详解】 考查时态。句意：在过去的十年里，中国在技术转让和清洁能源项目方面的开放改善了参与国的生活。根据时间状语Over the past decade可知，空处谓语动词需用现在完成时态：has/have done，表示过去发生的动作对现在造成的影响，主语是openness，不可数名词，所以空处助动词需用has；也可以使用现在完成进行时态：has/have been doing，表示动作从某一时间开始，一直持续到现在，强调动作的延续性，所以此处也可以用现在完成进行时态。故填has improved/has been improving。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：总的来说，“一带一路”倡议是全球发展的强大引擎，促进了全世界的合作与繁荣。根据空后powerful engine可知，空处需用不定冠词泛指一个强大的引擎，powerful是以辅音音素开头的单词，所以空处需用不定冠词a。故填a。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，上周五你校举办了“校园旧物循环集市”的活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 活动内容； 3. 活动反响。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Last Friday, the Campus Recycling Fair took place on the central square. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 Last Friday, the Campus Recycling Fair took place on the central square. It turned out to be a great success. Aimed at cultivating our awareness of a low-carbon lifestyle, the fair attracted dynamic participation. Students exchanged used textbooks and electronics, while interactive stands displayed up-cycled artworks. The most impressive part was that there were even DIY workshops that taught creative ways to repurpose old items. The fair not only gave belongings a second life, but also strengthened us students’ commitment to sustainability. Small actions, when united, can create real changes for our planet. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就“校园旧物循环集市”的活动为校英文报写一篇报道。 【详解】1.词汇积累 吸引：attract → appeal to 加强：strengthen → enhance 培养：cultivate → foster 创造：create → produce 2.句式拓展 合并简单句 原句：Last Friday, the Campus Recycling Fair took place on the central square. It turned out to be a great success. 拓展句：Last Friday, the Campus Recycling Fair took place on the central square, which turned out to be a great success. 【点睛】【高分句型1】The most impressive part was that there were even DIY workshops that taught creative ways to repurpose old items.（运用了that引导表语从句和that引导的定语从句修饰名词workshops） 【高分句型2】Small actions, when united, can create real changes for our planet.（运用了状语从句的省略） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Anna’s fear of beetles dated back to her childhood. These little bugs were always her nightmare. So when Ms. Castle assigned topics for the school science fair, the least thing Anna wanted was the beetles. But the paper placed on her desk read — Science topic: Beetle; Partner: Tali Perkins. Anna couldn’t believe her bad luck. Actually, Anna felt great pressure when she was with Tali, the smartest girl in class. According to Ms. Castle, there were mainly two tasks — to create a display and to talk about the subject in front of others at the fair. The next day, Tali ran up to Anna and showered her with all sorts of information about beetles and even suggested that they catch live beetles in the park for display. Anna’s mouth dropped open at this idea, but Tali walked away before she could say anything. After an inner battle, Anna felt her feeling also counted, so she sent Tali an email and clearly explained her fear of beetles, hoping dead specimens (标本) would be used for the display. Surprisingly, Tali replied to the email instantly. She apologized for not realizing Anna’s panic earlier and shared her fear of speaking in public. “We both have our own fears. But I do think a live beetle can win us extra points. So why don’t we help each other, like real partners?” It never occurred to Anna that someone as excellent as Tali could also have fears. Considering there was no better choice, Anna came to accept Tali’s offer. The following days, Tali prepared Anna with dozens of colorful pictures of beetles to help her get used to them, while Anna helped Tali get over her fear by practising their presentation together. Although the thought of catching live beetles still seemed scary, Anna finally decided to give it a try and joined Tali to the park. 注意： 1. 续写两段文字； 2. 词数150左右； 3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Armed with a flashlight one night, they found a big fallen tree in the park. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then came the day for Tali and Anna to present their research at the fair. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Armed with a flashlight one night, they found a big fallen tree in the park. Tali asked Anna to focus the flashlight on the tree trunk when she pulled off some bark. There, a pretty little beetle, illuminated by the flashlight, came into Anna’s view. Tali’s gentle guidance and reassuring presence made the task more manageable, and with each beetle they found, Anna’s fear lessened. They carefully captured two live bugs and put them in a jar. As they walked out of the park, Anna realized that she had gained not only knowledge about beetles but also a newfound confidence in herself. Then came the day for Tali and Anna to present their research at the fair. Anna stood next to Tali, holding the beetle jar, no longer afraid. Tali felt quite nervous at first, with her palms sweating and her heart pounding violently against her chest. Thinking of the moments she practiced the talk with Anna, she took a deep breath and began to tell the audience all the facts they’d learned about beetles. Their efforts paid off and the presentation was a huge success. The once-daunting project turned into an experience that helped them triumph over their own lifelong fear and become good friends. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Anna和Tali互相帮助，帮助彼此克服了内心的恐惧，成为了好朋友的故事。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“一天晚上，他们带着手电筒在公园里发现了一棵倒下的大树。”以及第二段首句内容“然后是Tali和Anna在博览会上展示他们研究成果的那一天。”可知，第一段可描写Tali是如何帮助Anna战胜了对甲虫的恐惧。 ②由第二段首句内容“然后是Tali和Anna在博览会上展示他们研究成果的那一天。”可知，第二段可描写Anna如何帮助Tali战胜了对演讲的恐惧。 2.续写线索：Anna非常害怕甲虫——不幸的是，学校的科学展览中，她不幸抽到了甲虫作为科学主题——Anna鼓起勇气告诉自己的搭档Tali自己对甲虫的恐惧——Tali也告诉了Anna自己对演讲的恐惧——于是，两个人决定互相帮助，克服各自的恐惧——Tali帮助Anna克服了对甲虫的恐惧——展览那天，Anna也帮助和鼓励Tali克服了对演讲的恐惧 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①减少：lessen/decrease ②开始：begin/start ③战胜、克服：triumph over/conquer/overcome 情绪类 ①害怕：fear/terror/fright ② 紧张的：nervous/uptight 【点睛】【高分句型1】As they walked out of the park, Anna realized that she had gained not only knowledge about beetles but also a newfound confidence in herself.（运用了as引导的状语从句和that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Thinking of the moments she practiced the talk with Anna, she took a deep breath and began to tell the audience all the facts they’d learned about beetles.（运用了省略关系代词that或者which的定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 合肥一中2024—2025学年度高二年级下学期期末联考 英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 注意事项： 1．答题前，务必在答题卡和答题卷规定的地方填写自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号后两位。 2．答题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 3．答题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。作图题可先用铅笔在答题卷规定的位置绘出，确认后再用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔描清楚。必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。 4．考试结束，务必将答题卡和答题卷一并上交。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 答案是C。 1. What does the woman think about having online lessons? A. Boring. B. Helpful. C. Difficult. 2. Why has the man been out for so long? A. He was trapped in heavy traffic. B. He spent a lot of time checking out. C. He had trouble finding the stuff. 3. What does the man suggest doing? A. Asking Lisa for help. B. Checking the reviews online. C. Considering Lisa’s option. 4. What is the season now probably? A. Summer. B. Autumn. C. Winter. 5. What does the woman think of the book? A. Entertaining. B. Boring. C. Inspiring. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What did the speakers plan to do on the weekend? A. Go on a picnic. B. Go to the countryside. C. Go treasure hunting. 7. What is Grace’s attitude toward playing board games? A. Negative. B. Carefree. C. Supportive. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Kevin recommend doing first? A. Getting a removal company. B. Sorting things out. C. Packing things. 9. Where did Kevin get the big boxes? A. From his company. B. From the bookshop. C. From his parents. 10. What are Eve’s parents expected to do? A. Help with the move. B. Look after the pet. C. Organize the new flat. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the man doing? A. Broadcasting news. B. Cheering a program. C. Doing history research. 12. What could police hats be used to do in the 19th century? A. Stand on. B. Attack enemies. C. Avoid getting burned. 13. How does the woman sound? A. Impatient. B. Enthusiastic. C. Humorous. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the man? A. A host. B. A photographer. C. A geographer. 15. What is the main reason Annie loves traveling? A. To take photos of wildlife. B. To enjoy various landscapes. C. To experience different lifestyles. 16. How does Annie communicate with foreigners? A. By turning to locals. B. By using body language. C. By learning their languages. 17. What does Annie think is the most important to photographers? A. Curiosity. B. Creativity. C. Experience. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What happened to Samantha last month? A. She lost her pet dog. B. She wrote a warm story. C. She began a new project. 19. When did the speaker first meet Samantha? A. About half a month ago. B. About one month ago. C. About one year ago. 20. What is Samantha probably doing? A. Driving to a farm. B. Visiting a pet shop. C. Going to the studio. 第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Fundraising Volunteer for Sitatunga-Kitale Initiative Community Alliance for Change (CAC), a community-based organization in Kenya committed to promoting sustainable development, has recently launched the Sitatunga-Kitale Initiative to restore the woods across Kenya, which serve as critical habitats for endangered species. To promote this project, CAC is actively engaged in fundraising and needs volunteer fundraisers to assist. Job Responsibilities & Requirements Responsibilities include identifying potential funders, assisting in draft proposals and follow-up, and supporting project monitoring and evaluation. Volunteers aged 18 and above are invited to apply. Candidates should possess a minimum of one year of relevant experience and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills. Duration & Work Schedule The total volunteer duration is flexible, with a preferred commitment between 3 and 6 months. Volunteers will work daily in two shifts: from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Leisure time is provided between shifts. Adjustments to the schedule may be made seasonally. Meals & Accommodations Breakfast is available for $2 per day, during 7:00 am to 7:30 am. Lunch and dinner are served for $4 each meal after work. As for accommodations, volunteers can stay at the project site within the three options below. Accommodation Options Cost Sitatunga Camp Site $5 per day Hosted by Local Families About $10 per day Urban Guest Houses and Hotels $15 to $100 per day 1. What is the aim of the Sitatunga-Kitale Initiative? A. To identify endangered wildlife. B. To promote the CAC organization. C. To develop sustainable economics. D. To repair the local forest ecosystem. 2. What are volunteers expected to do? A. Track project progress. B. Evaluate possible sponsors. C. Outline fundraising proposals. D. Back interpersonal communication. 3. What is the minimum daily cost of meals and accommodations for a volunteer? A. $10. B. $15. C. $16. D. $20. B As children, our mother always taught my brother and me the value of acquiring life skills. “It sets you apart and make you distinguished,” she would say. While my brother chose the path of mastering musical instruments, I was attracted to the field of languages. Growing up in a multilingual household where Chinese, Cantonese, and English mixed, I felt it natural to continue exploring new linguistic possibilities. Languages fascinated me. I was attracted by the way words gracefully rolled off tongues and how each language seemed to unlock a door to an entirely new world, no matter how challenging they were to learn. Eager to try beyond Asian languages, it was my mother who suggested French as a suitable starting point. The elegance and poetic charm of the language quickly attracted me. The melodic flow and the way the words effortlessly danced off my tongue caused an exciting feeling, fueling my desire to explore deeper into its complexity. Interestingly, despite my passion and talent for it, French proved to be the language that took the longest to fully grasp. Nevertheless, I insisted and never gave up expanding my linguistic arsenal (宝库). After realizing that Spanish wasn’t the right fit for me, I found myself addicted to the fascinating world of German. Being enrolled (就读) in a German-speaking school speeded my progress, and two years later, my command of German surpassed my years of studying French. As time passed, I added Latin, Ancient Greek, and Japanese to my linguistic arsenal. It fact, speaking multiple languages is not a mere achievement; it is a joyous celebration of the richness of human expression. For me, it serves as a powerful tool to develop connections with people all over the world. 4. Why did the author’s mother teach her children the importance of acquiring life skills? A. It is part of making a living. B. It is a tradition in their family. C. It makes a person outstanding. D. It contributes to future success. 5. What did the author think of a new language? A. It broadened her horizon. B. It increased her confidence. C. It was necessary for her future. D. It was a valuable part of her life. 6. What can we know about the author’s learning French? A. She quit it halfway. B. She found it challenging. C. She considered it unsuitable. D. She showed little interest in it. 7. Which word can best describe the author? A. Changeable. B. Independent. C. Creative. D. Determined. C A “spark bird” is the species that inspires someone to start birdwatching, namely birding. For Trish Kane, that bird was the cardinal (红衣凤头鸟). Hearing cardinals’ calls was an initial step toward over 1,960 hours of birding, 33 field notebooks and a career change. In her book, Birding to Change the World, Kane charts her transformation from a journalist to an environmentalist. In 2005, a terrible hurricane hit Kane’s hometown. After it, she had to cope with the loss of her home. In watching the cardinals and other birds, she found relief. Soon she started bringing her students along. “My students stared at me in disbelief when I told them I had never cared about birds before,” Kane writes. “I suddenly wondered how many creatures would die because of the way we lived.” She decided to pursue an environmentally-conscious career. In 2007, she took a course to study environmental science. Most of the book focuses on Kane’s efforts to preserve Warner Park, an ideal location satisfying birding requirements for her class. She successfully campaigned to stop the construction of a parking lot. Her activism snowballed into a local bird watching and protecting organization. It eventually became part of Kane’s doctoral research, and launched a birding class that pairs middle school students with college-student advisors. The book shows readers that a good knowledge of nature doesn’t require a degree. Take Jeremy, a seemingly uninterested boy in Kane’s birding class. When reporters joined an outing, the normally quiet Jeremy started talking excitedly about the bunting, a small blue bird. Kane soon learned that he had secretly taken to studying the field guide given to him by his advisor. At its core, Birding to Change the World is about how people and birds today depend on one another. “For birds, that dependence is concrete. For thousands of years, our species has seen birds as a symbol of liberation,” Kane writes. In her case, it is liberation from the grief and depression that the hurricane brought. “Bird by bird, they carve a new pathway in my life, a joyful pathway.” 8. What made Kane pursue an environmentalist career? A. Her guilt about the serious harm to birds. B. The desire to guide students to go birding. C. The comfort from birding after the disaster. D. Her students’ disbelief in her ignorance of birds. 9. What can we learn about Kane from paragraph 3? A. She worked hard on her latest book. B. She protected Warner Park on her own. C. Her birding class consisted of advisors. D. Her activism led to positive chain effects. 10. What does Jeremy’s experience suggest? A. Interest in nature differs between kids and adults. B. Children learn more from nature than from books. C. Children are born curious about outdoor activities. D. Potential in kids can be released with proper guide. 11. Which is the best title for the text? A. A Joyful Experience of Birding B. The Transformative Power of Birding C. A Life Journey of an Environmentalist D. The Self-appreciation of a Book Writer D Starch(淀粉)is the main component of flour, rice and corn among others, while carbon dioxide makes up the vast majority of greenhouse gases. One day, humans may be able to “eat” carbon dioxide, and global warming could be “eaten away” by carbon lovers. Although it sounds wild, the day is coming. Chinese scientists have created starch using carbon dioxide, hydrogen and electricity, according to a study published in Science in September, 2021. “Plants create starch through photosynthesis(光合作用), which is a complex and inefficient (效率低得)process,” Ma Yanhe, the director of the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, told China Daily. He added that it would take a plant about 60 steps to turn carbon dioxide, water and sunlight into starch. “Our breakthrough shows that making starch is achievable in a lab. This method makes it possible to produce food in factories and there are many industries that can benefit from this technology,” Ma told China Daily. The team has been working on the process for 6 years. “The first step of the method is to convert carbon dioxide and hydrogen into methanol(甲醇), which is a molecule(分子)that contains a single carbon atom,” Cai Tao, one of the first authors of the study, told China Daily. Scientists then piece these single-carbon molecules into bigger and more complex molecules. With the help of supercomputing, Chinese scientists have simplified the natural starch-making process from about 60 steps into 11. “The new process has made it possible to turn starch production from traditional agricultural fanning to industrial production. And it may be possible to satisfy our needs without farming in the future. This will not only help save water, fertilizer and land but also help recycle carbon dioxide to deal with climate change,” a research fellow with the Chinese Academy of Sciences told the Global Times. The study can also benefit space exploration in the future. The starch may provide a secure food source for astronauts as they travel long distances in space by simply turning the carbon dioxide they breathe out into food. 12. What does Ma Yanhe think of the new method of creating starch? A. It’s extremely complex and inefficient. B. It’s achievable through photosynthesis. C. It’s a way of dealing with global warming. D. It’s more efficient than the natural method. 13. The underlined word “convert” in Paragraph 5 probably means ________. A. push B. change C. divide D. mix 14. What can be learned about the breakthrough? A. It can help improve people’s health. B. It can change the way of starch production. C. It can provide astronauts with nutritious food. D. It can save farmers from traditional agriculture. 15. What can be the best title of this passage? A. Smart with starch B. Hungry for starch C. Secure about food supply D. Beneficial to food diversity 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 For many of us, pets are an important part of our family. ___16___ Here are four things you should do to make sure your pet is ready for air travel. Make sure your pet is vaccinated. ___17___ But almost every destination requires pets like dogs and cats to have a vaccination. And the vaccination must usually be within less than a year. Be sure to talk to your vet about what other vaccinations your pet might need for your destination. Find out if your pet needs to be microchipped. Many places require pet dogs and cats to be microchipped. The chip is about the size of a grain of rice, and is placed under the skin between the animal’s shoulders. ___18___ Get your pet comfortable with their carrier. Your pet will probably have to travel in a box or carrier while in the air. You should get them used to this environment before you fly, putting them in it regularly. ___19___ Try putting the carrier in your car to get your pet used to the feeling of traveling in it. ___20___ So they don’t need to go to the bathroom too much, pet product company Chewy recommends not feeding your dog or cat for 4 — 6 hours before flying. This will also help make them less likely to throw up if they get motion sickness. A. Avoid feeding your pet before flying. B. Find ways to keep your pets off sickness. C. Every country has its own rules for visiting animals. D. Thus give them time to fall asleep there if possible. E. And we certainly don’t want to leave them behind when travelling. F. It isn’t easy for pets to get used to their new environment in the air. G. If your pet gets lost, this microchip can be scanned to find your contact information. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 When I was young, my mom noticed something different in me. I had trouble telling my right from left and often ____21____ the front yard with the back yard. By 3rd grade, my teacher, recognizing my ____22____ in class, suggested I be tested for learning disabilities. At that age, being ____23____ as “slow” or “stupid”, like children attending the resource room, was unbearable. So it took my mom days of persuasion before I ____24____ to get tested. The result revealed I was indeed learning disabled, and initially I kept it ____25____. From 3rd to 6th grade, I attended the resource room, putting efforts into making ____26____ to avoid explaining the truth to my classmates. In 7th and 8th grade, I got better at cover-ups. However, things took a ____27____ in high school. One day, while some students were mocking (嘲弄) a friend for his learning disability, I nervously stepped up and ____28____ that I shared one too. ____29____, rather than mocking me, they became curious, likely because they’d always considered me a “_____30_____” student, for I excelled in subjects that rarely _____31_____ skills impacted by my disability. That experience made me realize people simply _____32_____ learning disabilities. I decided to _____33_____, share my story and change conditions of those with learning disabilities. Now, I’m pursuing my Master’s degree. The most rewarding aspect of my journey isn’t awards or graduation, but _____34_____ students like me. One person can make a difference and I am a great _____35_____ of that. 21. A. replaced B. confused C. compared D. associated 22. A. struggle B. expression C. progress D. pressure 23. A. explained B. accepted C. mistaken D. labeled 24. A. continued B. expected C. agreed D. asked 25. A. hidden B. organized C. manageable D. positive 26. A. changes B. excuses C. decisions D. objections 27. A. chance B. step C. turn D. stand 28. A. ensured B. admitted C. pretended D. denied 29. A. Absolutely B. Naturally C. Surprisingly D. Discouragingly 30. A. common B. sympathetic C. popular D. smart 31. A. polished B. enhanced C. required D. displayed 32. A. uncovered B. devalued C. disregarded D. misinterpreted 33. A. speak out B. drop out C. calm down D. settle down 34. A. encountering B. supporting C. cheating D. understanding 35. A. gainer B. symbol C. instructor D. example 第二节（共10小题；每小题15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。 Since 2013, the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has become a ____36____ (transform) force in global economic development. As a groundbreaking model, the BRI aims ____37____ (create) new economic pathways through substantial investments in participating countries. At its core, the BRI focuses on promoting international trade through broader and more cost-effective exchanges. It supports the development of industries ____38____ create employment opportunities, while putting emphasis on infrastructure (基础设施) projects and social sectors. ____39____ over 150 countries and more than 30 international organizations having signed cooperation agreements, the initiative’s influence proves its global appeal. Its implementation (实施) follows a well-organized and flexible timeline, ____40____ (balance) active action with careful planning. ____41____ truly sets the BRI apart is its commitment to fair and win-win cooperation. Unlike some initiatives that have failed to fulfill their promises, China ____42____ (active) shares the benefits with all participants instead. Through infrastructure projects, the BRI has successfully promoted the development of involved nations, creating jobs ____43____ improving living standards. Over the past decade, China’s openness in technology transfer and clean energy projects ____44____ (improve) life in participating countries. Advanced “future technologies”, if accessible at reasonable costs, can bring about significant changes to societies. Overall, the BRI stands as ____45____ powerful engine for global development, facilitating cooperation and prosperity (繁荣) across the world. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，上周五你校举办了“校园旧物循环集市”的活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 活动内容； 3. 活动反响。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80个左右； 2. 按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Last Friday, the Campus Recycling Fair took place on the central square. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Anna’s fear of beetles dated back to her childhood. These little bugs were always her nightmare. So when Ms. Castle assigned topics for the school science fair, the least thing Anna wanted was the beetles. But the paper placed on her desk read — Science topic: Beetle; Partner: Tali Perkins. Anna couldn’t believe her bad luck. Actually, Anna felt great pressure when she was with Tali, the smartest girl in class. According to Ms. Castle, there were mainly two tasks — to create a display and to talk about the subject in front of others at the fair. The next day, Tali ran up to Anna and showered her with all sorts of information about beetles and even suggested that they catch live beetles in the park for display. Anna’s mouth dropped open at this idea, but Tali walked away before she could say anything. After an inner battle, Anna felt her feeling also counted, so she sent Tali an email and clearly explained her fear of beetles, hoping dead specimens (标本) would be used for the display. Surprisingly, Tali replied to the email instantly. She apologized for not realizing Anna’s panic earlier and shared her fear of speaking in public. “We both have our own fears. But I do think a live beetle can win us extra points. So why don’t we help each other, like real partners?” It never occurred to Anna that someone as excellent as Tali could also have fears. Considering there was no better choice, Anna came to accept Tali’s offer. The following days, Tali prepared Anna with dozens of colorful pictures of beetles to help her get used to them, while Anna helped Tali get over her fear by practising their presentation together. Although the thought of catching live beetles still seemed scary, Anna finally decided to give it a try and joined Tali to the park. 注意： 1. 续写两段文字； 2. 词数150左右； 3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Armed with a flashlight one night, they found a big fallen tree in the park. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Then came the day for Tali and Anna to present their research at the fair. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $