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沈阳市回民中学 2024级高二下学期期末考试 英 语 出题人：高二备课组 审题人：高二备课组 试卷满分：150分 时间： 120分钟 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）每段对话读两遍。 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. On a bus. B. At home. C. In a car park. 2. What does the woman plan to do after graduation? A. Find a job. B. Take some exams. C. Do volunteer work. 3. What does the woman think the man should do? A. Have a rest. B. Ask for teachers’ help. C. Start studying now. 4. How will the man collect Margot and Tim? A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A poet. B. A race. C. A boat. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman need a washing machine? A. Her old one has broken down. B. She wants to upgrade her old one. C. She needs one in her new apartment. 7. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Fit the washing machine for her. B. Find her a washing machine online. C. Show her all the washing machines. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why do the speakers plan to host a large breakfast? A. To start a treasure hunt. B. To talk about their favorite sports. C. To let people get to know each other better. 9. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Check the guest list. B. Tidy up their garden. C. Travel to Scotland. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What has shaped the woman’s opinions of AI? A. Films and articles. B. Online programs. C. Her job. 11. How does the man feel about AI? A. It is super powerful. B. It is well organized. C. It is easy to use. 12. Who are worried about their jobs according to the woman? A. Those working in schools. B. Those working for governments. C. Those working in the field of writing. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the main purpose of the community program? A. To help and connect local people. B. To hold special events for the elderly. C. To organize various activities for the kids. 14. Which volunteer activity will the woman join? A. Working in the community garden. B. Sharing bus schedules with people. C. Teaching seniors to use smartphones. 15. What will the speakers do together next weekend? A. Clean the street. B. Attend a charity sale. C. Plant flowers in the garden. 16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Family members. B. Classmates. C. Co-workers. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 17. Who is the speaker probably? A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A painter. 18. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To present an artist. B. To introduce a course. C. To recommend a painting. 19. Where can the listeners get all the necessary materials? A. From the online shops. B. From the teachers. C. From the college shops. 20. What can the listeners do in their spare time? A. Explore London. B. Learn English. C. Visit artists. 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） A Faculty Teaching Workshop Announcement There is an upcoming faculty teaching workshop opportunity this summer, Monday, August 5. The workshop, which will be a half-day event, is co-sponsored by Academic Affairs and the Center for Collaborative Learning. It will focus on employing effective and creative tools in the classroom, with a particular emphasis on collaborative learning. Dr Brad Garner, PhD, the Director of Faculty Enrichment at Indiana Wesleyan University, will be serving as our facilitator. I had the pleasure of attending Dr Garner’s session at a National Conference on the First Year Experience this semester, which was entitled Teachapalooza: A Festival of Bedazzling Strategies, Tools and Tactics. It was both inspiring and practical, perfect for relatively new faculty, as well as for more experienced faculty, in learning about a variety of the most effective teaching strategies that can be employed in the classroom. All faculty are invited to attend the workshop, particularly applicable given our cross-campus focus on collaborative learning. Dr Garner’s brief bio is included below. Brad Garner Brad Garner serves as Director of Faculty Enrichment in the Center for Learning and Innovation at Indiana Wesleyan University’s National & Global Campus. Garner has been actively involved for several years in directing and teaching the first-year seminar on his campus. Currently, he leads faculty enrichment efforts across the entire university. One of his greatest passions is helping faculty learn new and creative ways to teach and engage students. 1. What is the main purpose of the workshop mentioned in the text? A. To recruit new faculty. B. To enhance teaching strategies. C. To discuss administrative duties. D. To review student performance. 2. Who is the facilitator of the upcoming workshop? A. A representative from Academic Affairs. B. A professor from the Center for Collaborative Learning. C. The Head of National Conference on the First Year Experience. D. The Director of Faculty Enrichment at Indiana Wesleyan University. 3. What experience does Dr Garner have that is relevant to leading this workshop? A. Directing faculty enrichment efforts. B. Managing university finances. C. Writing academic textbooks. D. Developing online courses. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍的是教师暑期研讨会的相关情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中“It will focus on employing effective and creative tools in the classroom, with a particular emphasis on collaborative learning. (它将专注于在课堂中使用有效和创造性的工具，特别强调协作学习)”可知，该研讨会的主要目的是提升教学策略。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“Dr Brad Garner, PhD, the Director of Faculty Enrichment at Indiana Wesleyan University, will be serving as our facilitator. (印第安纳卫斯理大学师资发展部主任布拉德·加纳博士将担任我们的研讨会主持人)”可知，即将举行的研讨会的促进者是印第安纳卫斯理大学师资发展部主持人。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段中“Currently, he leads faculty enrichment efforts across the entire university. One of his greatest passions is helping faculty learn new and creative ways to teach and engage students.(目前，他领导着整个大学的教师发展工作。他的最大热情之一是帮助教师学习新的、富有创意的教学方法以吸引学生)”可知，加纳博士有领导师资发展工作的经验，这使他适合主持此次研讨会。因此，选项A“Directing faculty enrichment efforts.(领导教师发展工作)”符合题意。故选A。 B Kurt Wenner, a former NASA illustrator (绘图员) turned professional artist, specializes in chalk-drawn three-dimensional illusions that seem carved into the pavement rather than drawn on it. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, Kurt Wenner attended both the Rhode Island School of Design and ArtCenter in Pasadena and was quickly recruited to work for NASA while studying at the school. There, he was among the few highly skilled artists whose work was done merely by hand. Eventually, Kurt left the agency and moved to Europe to study some of the world’s greatest works of art. Disappointed to find no class on the principles of classicism, the young artist came up with his own self-learning program which involved spending countless hours drawing from the magnificent art collection of the Vatican Museums and the Pantheon. Every morning, Kurt would draw some of the world’s most famous works of art and sell them to tourists in order to support himself. It was during this period that he discovered the world of pavement illusions. One day, on his way to the Vatican to see the paintings that had become his inspiration, Kurt passed by artists creating images with chalk on the pavement. After being invited to try his hand at it, he spent only a few months developing a new art form known as 3D pavement art. Inspired by a wide range of subjects, Kurt Wenner creates sophisticated pavement artworks that, admired from just the right angle, have an impressive depth that makes them look sculpted into the pavement. The American artist is generally regarded as the inventor of 3D pavement art and his works have fascinated audiences in over 30 countries around the world. “In photographs of my 3D images, the art can appear as ‘real’ as the audience. Although I employ many visual tools to create illusion, the classical language of form is the most vital. Classicism is vastly superior to other forms of realism for the creation of illusion as it is based on human perception. Every stroke has the purpose of communicating form and space to the viewers. My perspective technique enables me to bring classicism into the present by creating a visual and geometrical link between a work of art and its contemporary surroundings,” said Kurt Wenner. 4. What made Kurt Wenner create his own self-learning program? A. His major in college. B. His work experience in NASA. C. The visit to the Vatican Museums. D. The lack of classes on the principles of classicism. 5. How did Kurt Wenner make a living in Europe at first? A. By teaching art classes. B. By selling his artworks. C. By working in a local museum. D. By creating pavement illusions. 6. What is special about Kurt Wenner’s 3D pavement artworks? A. They primarily show American culture. B. They are created based on famous artworks. C. They bring a “real” visual space to viewers. D. They combine digital and ancient elements. 7. What can be the best title for the text? A. The development of classicism in modern art B. Kurt Wenner: A NASA illustrator C. The origin and growth of 3D pavement art D. Kurt Wenner: Pioneer of 3D pavement illusions 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. C 7. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文主要讲述了前NASA绘图员库尔特·温纳转型为专业艺术家，擅长创作粉笔绘制的三维立体错觉画，这些画作看似雕刻于路面上而非绘制而成。他在欧洲自学成才，最终发明了3D路面艺术，其作品在世界30多个国家受到观众喜爱。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“Disappointed to find no class on the principles of classicism, the young artist came up with his own self-learning program which involved spending countless hours drawing from the magnificent art collection of the Vatican Museums and the Pantheon.(由于没有找到关于古典主义原理的课程，这位年轻的艺术家感到失望，于是他制定了自己的自学计划，包括花无数小时从梵蒂冈博物馆和万神殿的宏伟艺术品收藏中绘画。)”可知，由于没有古典主义原理的课程，Kurt Wenner创造了自己的自学计划。故选D项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Every morning, Kurt would draw some of the world’s most famous works of art and sell them to tourists in order to support himself.(每天早上，Kurt都会画一些世界上最著名的艺术作品，然后卖给游客以维持生计。)”可知，Kurt Wenner每天早上临摹一些世界上最著名的艺术作品并卖给游客以维持生计。故选B项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段中“Inspired by a wide range of subjects, Kurt Wenner creates sophisticated pavement artworks that, admired from just the right angle, have an impressive depth that makes them look sculpted into the pavement.(Kurt Wenner受到各种主题的启发，创作出复杂精致的路面艺术作品，从合适的角度欣赏，这些作品具有令人印象深刻的深度，看起来像是雕刻在路面上。)”和以及第五段中“‘In photographs of my 3D images, the art can appear as ‘real’ as the audience.’(“在我的3D画像中，艺术可以像观众一样‘真实’。”)”可知，Kurt Wenner创作的三维地面艺术作品的特殊之处在于它们给欣赏者呈现了一个近乎真实的视觉空间。故选C项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，结合第一段中“Kurt Wenner, a former NASA illustrator (绘图员) turned professional artist, specializes in chalk-drawn three-dimensional illusions that seem carved into the pavement rather than drawn on it.(Kurt Wenner曾是美国国家航空航天局的绘图员，后来成为职业艺术家，他专门从事粉笔绘制的三维错觉艺术，这种艺术看起来像是雕刻在路面上，而不是画上去的。)”和第四段最后一句“The American artist is generally regarded as the inventor of 3D pavement art and his works have fascinated audiences in over 30 countries around the world.(这位美国艺术家通常被认为是3D路面艺术的发明者，他的作品迷住了世界上30多个国家的观众。)”可知，本文主要介绍了Kurt Wenner是3D路面错觉艺术的先驱。D选项“Kurt Wenner: Pioneer of 3D pavement illusions(Kurt Wenner: 3D路面错觉的先驱)”符合题意。故选D项。 C In the age of instant messaging and 24/7 online connectivity, many young people find themselves trapped in a strange phenomenon known as “social jet lag”. Unlike the physical jet lag caused by long-distance travel, this refers to the mental fatigue and emotional imbalance resulting from the constant switching between multiple online identities and the pressure to respond instantly. A recent survey by the University of Edinburgh found that over 60% of teenagers check their social media within five minutes of waking up, and nearly half admit they feel anxious if they do not reply to a message immediately. Dr. Emily Watson, a psychologist specializing in digital behavior, explains that the human brain is not designed to process continuous social signals. “We evolved to interact with a small group of people face-to-face, not to manage hundreds of virtual relationships simultaneously,” she says. “Each notification triggers a small stress response, and when these accumulate throughout the day, they exhaust our cognitive resources.” Her research team monitored the heart rates and brain activities of 200 volunteers over a month and found that those who limited their social media use to three specific periods per day reported significantly lower stress levels and better sleep quality. However, not all experts agree that digital interaction is harmful. Professor Mark Chen argues that for introverted individuals, online platforms offer a less intimidating way to express themselves, which can actually reduce social anxiety. He points out that the problem lies not in the technology itself, but in the lack of self-regulation. “We cannot blame smartphones for our inability to set boundaries,” he says. “The key is to cultivate mindful usage, not to abandon connectivity altogether.” The debate reflects a broader cultural conflict between the desire for constant availability and the need for mental peace. Schools in Finland have started incorporating “digital detox” sessions into their curriculum, teaching students to schedule offline hours. Whether such measures will become widespread remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the younger generation is awakening to the hidden cost of being always online. 8. What is “social jet lag” mainly about? A. A physical disorder caused by time zone changes. B. A fear of missing out on social events. C. A sleep problem due to late-night messaging. D. A mental strain from managing multiple online roles. 9. What did Dr. Watson’s experiment reveal? A. More online time leads to higher heart rates. B. Limiting social media use improves well-being. C. Brain activities are unaffected by notifications. D. Face-to-face interaction is less efficient. 10. What is Professor Chen’s attitude towards online platforms? A. Strongly critical. B. Cautiously optimistic. C. Completely neutral. D. Highly skeptical. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Rise of Digital Detox in Schools B. Social Media: A Blessing or a Curse? C. The Hidden Stress of Being Always Online D. How to Balance Virtual and Real Life 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. B 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文介绍“社交时差”这一现象，探讨长期在线带来的心理压力，展示不同学者对网络社交的不同看法，并指出年轻一代逐渐意识到时刻在线背后隐藏的代价。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Unlike the physical jet lag caused by long-distance travel, this refers to the mental fatigue and emotional imbalance resulting from the constant switching between multiple online identities and the pressure to respond instantly. (与长途旅行引起的生理时差不同，这指的是因不断在多个在线身份之间切换以及即时回复的压力而导致的精神疲劳和情绪失衡。)”可知，“社交时差”主要是关于管理多个在线角色所带来的精神压力。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Her research team monitored the heart rates and brain activities of 200 volunteers over a month and found that those who limited their social media use to three specific periods per day reported significantly lower stress levels and better sleep quality. (她的研究团队对200名志愿者的心率和大脑活动进行了一个月的监测，发现那些将社交媒体使用限制在每天三个特定时段的人报告说压力水平明显降低，睡眠质量也更好。)”可知，限制社交媒体使用可以改善身心健康。 【10题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Professor Mark Chen argues that for introverted individuals, online platforms offer a less intimidating way to express themselves, which can actually reduce social anxiety. (陈教授认为，对于内向的人来说，在线平台提供了一种不那么令人畏惧的表达方式，实际上可以减少社交焦虑。)”以及“The key is to cultivate mindful usage, not to abandon connectivity altogether. (关键是培养有意识的使用习惯，而不是完全放弃连接。)”可知，陈教授认为在线平台对内向者有积极作用，问题在于自我调节，他对在线平台持谨慎乐观的态度。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“Unlike the physical jet lag caused by long-distance travel, this refers to the mental fatigue and emotional imbalance resulting from the constant switching between multiple online identities and the pressure to respond instantly. (与长途旅行引起的生理时差不同，这指的是因不断在多个在线身份之间切换以及即时回复的压力而导致的精神疲劳和情绪失衡。)”并通读全文可知，文章围绕“社交时差”这一现象展开，讨论了始终在线带来的精神压力、专家的不同观点以及应对措施，核心主题是揭示始终在线的隐性压力。C选项“始终在线的隐性压力”最能概括全文主旨，适合作标题。 D Have you ever caught a whiff of a familiar perfume and suddenly been transported back to a childhood memory? This powerful link between smell and recollection has long fascinated scientists. Now, a groundbreaking study from the Weizmann Institute of Science provides the first neural evidence that odors are uniquely effective in triggering not just episodic memories (events) but also the emotional intensity attached to them. The research team, led by Dr. Yara Cohen, used functional MRI to scan the brains of 150 participants while they were exposed to a set of 30 distinct odors, such as coffee, mint, or rose. Compared with visual or auditory cues, the olfactory stimuli (嗅觉刺激) activated the hippocampus (海马体) and the amygdala (杏仁核) much more strongly and simultaneously. The hippocampus is responsible for encoding contextual details, while the amygdala processes emotions. The researchers observed that when an odor was presented, the two regions fired in near-perfect synchrony, a phenomenon rarely seen with other senses. To confirm the behavioral impact, the team conducted a second experiment. They asked participants to recall personal memories associated with each odor and rate the vividness and emotional charge on a scale. The results showed that odor-triggered memories were not only more detailed but also rated 30% higher in emotional intensity than memories evoked by photographs or sounds. Moreover, the memories tended to be from early childhood, suggesting that olfactory pathways are particularly resilient to aging. Dr. Cohen explains the evolutionary basis: “In ancient environments, smell was critical for detecting danger, food, and mates. The brain accordingly prioritized olfactory processing by wiring it directly to the limbic system, bypassing the thalamus (丘脑) which filters other sensory inputs. This direct route makes smell the most primal and emotionally potent sense.” These findings have practical implications beyond neuroscience. Some hospitals are now using familiar scents to help dementia (痴呆) patients retrieve positive memories, reducing agitation. Meanwhile, advertisers are rethinking how to incorporate ambient fragrance to build stronger brand loyalty. However, Dr. Cohen warns that the power of smell is a double-edged sword: traumatic memories can also be painfully revived, so therapeutic applications must be handled with care. 12. What is the main discovery of the Weizmann Institute study? A. Odors are better at evoking emotional memories than other senses. B. The hippocampus is not involved in processing smells. C. Visual cues trigger stronger amygdala responses. D. Olfactory memories weaken faster with age. 13. How did the researchers measure brain activity in the first experiment? A. By observing behavioral responses. B. By interviewing participants about their memories. C. By recording heart rate changes. D. By scanning brain images with MRI. 14. Why does Dr. Cohen consider smell the “most primal” sense? A. It develops earlier than vision in childhood. B. It was the only sense used by ancient humans. C. It connects directly to emotional brain areas without a filter. D. It produces the strongest physical reactions. 15. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning hospitals and advertisers? A. To prove that smell research is financially valuable. B. To illustrate the real-world applications of the study. C. To criticize the overuse of scents in public places. D. To suggest that more experiments are needed. 【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】主要说明了魏茨曼研究所研究证实气味比视听刺激更易唤起带有强烈情绪的记忆。嗅觉信号直达大脑情绪区域，该成果可用于医疗与广告，但气味也可能唤醒痛苦创伤记忆。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Now, a groundbreaking study from the Weizmann Institute of Science provides the first neural evidence that odors are uniquely effective in triggering not just episodic memories (events) but also the emotional intensity attached to them.(如今，魏茨曼科学研究所的一项开创性研究提供了首个神经学证据，表明气味不仅能有效唤起事件记忆（即具体事件），还能激发与之相关的情感强度)”以及第三段“The results showed that odor-triggered memories were not only more detailed but also rated 30% higher in emotional intensity than memories evoked by photographs or sounds.(结果显示，由气味引发的记忆不仅更加详细，其情感强度也比由照片或声音唤起的记忆高出30%)”可知，魏茨曼研究所研究的主要发现是气味比其他感官更擅长唤起情感记忆。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The research team, led by Dr. Yara Cohen, used functional MRI to scan the brains of 150 participants while they were exposed to a set of 30 distinct odors, such as coffee, mint, or rose.(由雅拉·科恩博士领导的研究团队使用功能性磁共振成像技术，在150名参与者接触咖啡、薄荷、玫瑰等30种不同气味时扫描他们的大脑)”可知，研究人员在第一个实验中通过MRI扫描大脑图像测量大脑活动。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The brain accordingly prioritized olfactory processing by wiring it directly to the limbic system, bypassing the thalamus (丘脑) which filters other sensory inputs. This direct route makes smell the most primal and emotionally potent sense.(大脑因此将嗅觉处理优先级提升，通过直接连接到边缘系统，绕过了过滤其他感官输入的丘脑。这种直接路径使嗅觉成为最原始且最具情感强度的感觉)”可知，科恩博士认为嗅觉是最“原始”的感官是因为嗅觉直接连接到大脑的情感区域，无需过滤。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“These findings have practical implications beyond neuroscience. Some hospitals are now using familiar scents to help dementia (痴呆) patients retrieve positive memories, reducing agitation. Meanwhile, advertisers are rethinking how to incorporate ambient fragrance to build stronger brand loyalty.(这些发现除了神经科学领域外，还有实际应用价值。现在一些医院利用熟悉的气味帮助痴呆患者唤起积极记忆，减少焦躁情绪。与此同时，广告商也在重新思考如何利用环境香气来建立更强的品牌忠诚度)”可知，作者提到医院和广告商的目的是说明该研究在现实中的应用。 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。 Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people． ____16____ The mental health benefits from music can't be argued．Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes． ____17____However，for the same reason，music can be very beneficial if one is in pain．By distracting （分心） the mind from the pain，music，people say，can lower stress and anxiety levels．This，of course，can lead to less pain． Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed．____18____While the validity of the idea is still being assessed，the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure．Similarly, according to researchers，listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels， through the lowering of stress and anxiety． When it comes to heart health，there is speculation （推测） that it's not the style of music， but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health．In one European study，participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure．____19____ On the other hand，when the music slowed，the participants' stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit． ____20____But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for，which is what makes music so valuable． A. This feeling can also result in many other health problems． B. Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud． C. This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing． D. They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep． E. The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive． F. It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety． G. Interestingly，the more cheerful the music was，the faster their heart rates were． 【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. G 20. E 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是音乐对身体的好处。 【16题详解】 空格后说“The mental health benefits from music can't be argued”（音乐对心理健康的益处是毋庸置疑的），F选项It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety中的stress and anxiety照应了mental health benefits，因此F选项切合题意，故选F。 【17题详解】 空格后说“However，for the same reason，music can be very beneficial if one is in pain”（然而，出于同样的原因，当一个人处于痛苦中时，音乐是非常有益的），However表转折，因此空格处为对音乐的负面评价，B选项Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud中的harmful就是负面评价，因此B选项切合题意，故选B。 【18题详解】 空格前说“Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed”（许多人喜欢在晚上睡觉前听些轻松的音乐），D选项They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep中的sleep和going to bed相呼应，因此D选项切合题意，故选D。 【19题详解】 空格前说“In one European study，participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure”（在欧洲的一项研究中，参与者听音乐，研究人员监测他们的心率和血压），G选项Interestingly，the more cheerful the music was，the faster their heart rates were中的heart rates和前面的heart rates相照应，因此G选项切合题意，故选G。 【20题详解】 空格后说“But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for，which is what makes music so valuable”（但是，开着收音机还可以对一系列其他的健康问题有益，这就是音乐如此有价值的原因），因此本段讲的是音乐对身体总的好处，E选项The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive讲的是音乐对整体健康的影响是非常令人印象深刻的，因此E选项切合题意，故选E。 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） When Anika Puri visited India with her family years ago, she was surprised to come across a market in Bombay filled with rows of ivory jewelry (象牙饰品) and statues. ____21____, ivory trade has been illegal for more than 30 years, and elephant hunting has been_____22_____India since the 1970s. “I was quite _____23_____ ,” the 17-year-old recalls. “Because poaching (偷猎) is illegal, how come it is still such a big issue? ” Curious, Puri did some research and discovered a shocking_____24_____: Africa’s forest elephant population had _____25_____by about 62 percent between 2002 and 2011. Years later, the numbers continued to drop. Puri, a wildlife lover, wanted to do something to help protect the species and others still_____26_____by poaching. Over the course of two years, Puri_____27_____EISa, a low-cost product of a machine learning-driven software that_____28_____movement patterns in thermal infrared (热红外) videos of humans and_____29_____. The software is four times more______30______than the existing most advanced uses a $250 FLIRONE Pro thermal camera with 206 *resolution (分辨率) that plugs into an off-the-shelf iPhone 6. The camera and iPhone are then______31______to a drone (无人机), and the system______32______real-time inferences as it flies over parks as to whether______33______below are humans or elephants. Its potential impact on society earned her the Peggy Scripps Award for Science Communication. “______34______isn’t a straight line,” Puri says. “It makes me resourceful. It helps me______35______a more creative thinker.” 21. A. Fortunately B. Currently C. Globally D. Eventually 22. A. cancelled B. expanded C. prohibited D. pronounced 23. A. confused B. shocked C. embarrassed D. interested 24. A. lesson B. level C. scene D. statistic 25. A. risen B. increased C. changed D. declined 26. A. threatened B. caused C. occupied D. defended 27. A. discovered B. recommended C. planned D. created 28. A. analyzes B. compares C. describes D. provides 29. A. parks B. elephants C. species D. images 30. A. complex B. popular C. accurate D. difficult 31. A. accustomed B. attached C. related D. limited 32. A. produces B. shares C. chooses D. collects 33. A. insects B. objects C. pictures D. targets 34. A. Life B. Research C. Growth D. Relationship 35. A. get into B. break into C. introduce into D. develop into 【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了主人公Anika Puri 在与家人外出旅行中偶然间发现盗猎大象的现象，于是她通过观察和研究，发明了EISa软件来帮助保护大象。 【21题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：在全球范围内，30多年来象牙贸易一直是非法的，自20世纪70年代以来，印度一直禁止狩猎大象。A. Fortunately幸运的是；B. Currently目前；C. Globally全球地；D. Eventually最后。根据前文的“When Anika Puri visited India with her family years ago, she was surprised to come across a market in Bombay filled with rows of ivory jewelry (象牙饰品) and statues.”可知，几年前，当安妮卡·普里和家人一起去印度旅行时，她惊讶地发现孟买的一个市场里摆满了成排的象牙珠宝和雕像，她之所以惊讶是因为在全球范围内，30多年来象牙贸易一直是非法的。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在全球范围内，30多年来象牙贸易一直是非法的，自20世纪70年代以来，印度一直禁止狩猎大象。A. cancelled取消；B. expanded膨胀，扩张；C. prohibited禁用；D. pronounced发音。根据前文的“ivory trade has been illegal for more than 30 years”和“in India since the 1970s.”可知，30多年来象牙贸易一直是非法的，所以可推知自20世纪70年代以来，印度一直禁止狩猎大象。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我非常震惊，”这位17岁的少年回忆道。A. confused困惑的；B. shocked震惊的；C. embarrassed尴尬的；D. interested感兴趣的。根据前文的“she was surprised to come across a market in Bombay filled with rows of ivory jewelry (象牙饰品) and statues.”和后文的“Because poaching (偷猎) is illegal, how come it is still such a big issue?”可知，偷猎是非法的，她发现孟买的一个市场里摆满了成排的象牙珠宝和雕像，所以她非常震惊。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：出于好奇，普里做了一些研究，发现了一个令人震惊的统计数据：2002年至2011年间，非洲森林象的数量减少了约62%。A. lesson课程；B. level等级；C. scene场景；D. statistic统计数据。根据后文的“Africa’s forest elephant population had _____5_____by about 62 percent between 2002 and 2011.”可知，2002年至2011年间，非洲森林象的数量减少了约62%，这些是令人震惊的统计数据。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：出于好奇，普里做了一些研究，发现了一个令人震惊的统计数据：2002年至2011年间，非洲森林象的数量下降了约62%。A. risen上升；B. increased增加；C. changed改变；D. declined减少，下降。根据后文的“by about 62 percent between 2002 and 2011. Years later, the numbers continued to drop.”可知，数年后，这一数字继续下降，可知此处说的是非洲森林象的数量下降了约62%。故选D项。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：普里是一名野生动物爱好者，他想做点什么来帮助保护这些物种，以及其他可能因偷猎而受到威胁的物种。A. threatened威胁；B. caused引起；C. occupied占用；D. defended保护。根据后文的“by poaching”可知，普里想保护因偷猎而受到威胁的物种。故选A项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在两年的时间里，普里创造了EISa，这是一款低成本的机器学习驱动软件产品，可以分析人类和大象的热红外视频中的运动模式。A. discovered发现；B. recommended推荐；C. planned计划；D. created创建，创造。根据后文的“EISa, a low-cost product of a machine learning-driven software”可知，EISa，这款低成本的机器学习驱动软件产品，是普里创造的。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在两年的时间里，普里创造了EISa，这是一款低成本的机器学习驱动软件产品，可以分析人类和大象的热红外视频中的运动模式。A. analyzes分析；B. compares比较；C. describes描述；D. provides提供。根据后文的“movement patterns in thermal infrared (热红外) videos of humans and_____9_____. ”可知，这款软件产品，可以分析人类和大象的热红外视频中的运动模式。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在两年的时间里，普里创造了EISa，这是一款低成本的机器学习驱动软件产品，可以分析人类和大象的热红外视频中的运动模式。A. parks公园；B. elephants大象；C. species物种；D. images图像。根据后文的“the system_____12_____real-time inferences as it flies over parks as to whether_____13_____below are humans or elephants. ”可知，系统会实时推断出下面的物体是人还是大象，所以EISa可以分析人类和大象的热红外视频中的运动模式。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：该软件比目前最先进的产品——售价250美元、分辨率为206 *的FLIRONE Pro热像仪(插入现成的iPhone 6上)——精确四倍。A. complex复杂的；B. popular流行的；C. accurate准确的；D. difficult困难的。根据后文的“the existing most advanced uses a $250 FLIRONE Pro thermal camera with 206 *resolution (分辨率) that plugs into an off-the-shelf iPhone 6.”可知，该软件非常先进，分辨率高，可推知该软件比现有最先进的检测方法精确四倍。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后将摄像头和iPhone固定到一架无人机上，当无人机飞过公园上空时，系统会实时推断出下面的物体是人还是大象。A. accustomed使习惯；B. attached附在……上，固定……上；C. related把……联系起来；D. limited限制。根据前文的“The camera and iPhone are then”和后文“to a drone”可知，将摄像头和iPhone固定到一架无人机上。故选B项。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后将摄像头和iPhone固定到一架无人机上，当无人机飞过公园上空时，系统会产生实时推断，判断下面的物体是人还是大象。A. produces产生；B. shares分享；C. chooses选择；D. collects收集。根据后文的“real-time inferences as it flies over parks as to whether_____13_____below are humans or elephants. ”可知，系统会产生实时推断，判断下面的物体是人还是大象。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后将摄像头和iPhone固定到一架无人机上，当无人机飞过公园上空时，系统会产生实时推断，判断下面的物体是人还是大象。A. insects昆虫；B. objects物体；C. pictures图片；D. targets目标。根据后文的“below are humans or elephants”可知，人和大象都是物体，系统会实时推断出下面的物体是人还是大象。故选B项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“研究不是一条直线，”普里说。A. Life生活；B. Research研究；C. Growth生长；D. Relationship关系。根据前文的“Puri did some research and discovered a shocking 4 ”可知，普里做了一些研究，所以此处在讨论研究不是一条直线，因为研究大象的处境让她发明了保护大象的软件。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：它帮助我发展成为一个更有创造力的发明家。A. get into进入；B. break into闯入；C. introduce into引入；D. develop into发展成。根据后文的“a more creative thinker”可知，Anika Puri通过研究发展成为一个更有创造力的发明家。故选D项。 第二节（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。 When you step into “Yameng’s Home”, a guesthouse in Qingdao, the first things that may catch your eye ____36____ (be) a Barbie doll in a wheelchair and a three-legged cat named Joy happily wandering around. The guesthouse is run by 29-year-old Cui Yameng, ____37____ passionate advocate for public welfare (福利) who is devoted to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. In 2023, Cui purchased a loft apartment. She kept the second floor as her own living and working space while transforming the first floor into a fully ____38____ (include) guesthouse. For example, at the entrance, a 3-centimeter-high ramp (斜坡) allows easy access ____39____ wheelchair users. In the kitchen, the counters are lowered ____40____ (make) cooking more convenient. The bathroom mirror can be adjusted for both ____41____ (seat) and standing users. This decision wasn’t made suddenly. While in high school, Cui volunteered with a public welfare organization. During her university years, she traveled with friends with disabilities ____42____ saw firsthand how everyday obstacles — a small step, a narrow doorway, or a high washbasin — could keep them from moving forward. “I’m not disabled myself, but through my life and work I’ve made many friends with disabilities, ____43____ has given me a deeper understanding of their experiences,” Cui said. China’s accessible facilities and services have made great progress, especially over the past decade. She noted that in 2023, the Law on Building Accessible Environments ____44____ (pass), providing a strong legal foundation for a more promising society. Despite the growing ____45____ (popular) of her guesthouse, she hopes that one day she will be able to close it because it is no longer needed. 【答案】36. are 37. a 38. inclusive 39. for 40. to make 41. seated 42. and 43. which 44. was passed 45. popularity 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述青岛女子崔雅梦开办无障碍民宿，用心打造便利残障人士的居住环境，投身公益，并期盼无障碍设施全面普及的故事。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：当你走进青岛的雅梦之家民宿，首先映入眼帘的或许是坐着轮椅的芭比娃娃，还有一只名叫乔伊的三脚猫咪欢快地四处溜达。things为复数，句子描述常态用一般现在时，be动词用are。 【37题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这家民宿由29岁的崔雅梦经营，她是一名热心公益的倡导者，致力于为残障人士破除生活阻碍。此处表泛指一位倡导者，passionate以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a。 【38题详解】 考查形容词。句意：她将二楼留作自住办公区域，把一楼改造成一间设施齐全的无障碍民宿。修饰名词guesthouse需用形容词，include的形容词形式inclusive表示“包容无障碍的”。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：例如门口三厘米高的斜坡，方便轮椅使用者通行。固定搭配access for sb表示“可供某人进入使用”。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：厨房的操作台被调低，以此让烹饪操作更加便捷。此处表示调低厨房操作台的目的是让烹饪操作更加便捷，用不定式to make作目的状语。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：浴室镜子可调节高度，适配坐姿与站姿使用的人群。seated作形容词，意为“坐着的”， 与standing对应，修改名词users。 【42题详解】 考查并列连词。句意：大学期间，她和残障友人一同出行，亲眼目睹小小的台阶、狭窄的门口、偏高的洗手台等日常障碍都会阻碍他们出行。两个并列谓语动作traveled与saw，用and连接。 【43题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我本身并无残疾，但生活工作中结识许多残障朋友，这让我更深切体会到他们的处境。非限制性定语从句，指代前文整件事，从句缺主语，关系代词用which。 【44题详解】 考查时态语态。句意：她提到，2023年无障碍环境建设法正式出台，为构建更美好的社会筑牢法律根基。描述过去的事情用一般过去时，the Law与pass“通过，批准”之间是被动关系，用一般过去时被动语态，主语为单数，填入was passed。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管这家民宿人气日渐高涨，她却希望有一天民宿不再被需要，届时便可停业。形容词growing后接名词，popular的名词形式为popularity“流行，受欢迎”。 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，6月8日是世界海洋日，你校英文报举办了以“Protecting Our Ocean”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇报道，内容包括： （1）比赛现场描述； （2）师生反响。 注意： （1）写作词数应为100个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Memorable Ocean-themed Speech Contest ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: A Memorable Ocean-themed Speech Contest To mark World Ocean Day on June 8, our school successfully held an English speech competition themed “Protecting Our Ocean” in the school hall. The atmosphere was incredibly enthusiastic. Contestants delivered passionate speeches, sharing their unique insights into marine pollution and proposing practical solutions to protect the blue planet. Their fluent English and moving stories won thunderous applause from the audience. The competition was highly praised by both teachers and students. Everyone agreed that it not only improved our oral English but also raised our awareness of environmental protection. It was truly an inspiring and meaningful event! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以李华的身份为学校英文报撰写一篇新闻报道，介绍学校以“Protecting Our Ocean”为主题的英语演讲比赛，描述比赛现场氛围与表现，并介绍师生评价与活动意义。 【详解】1.词汇积累 比赛：competition → contest 举办：hold → carry out 独特的：unique → distinctive 有意义的：meaningful→ significant 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Everyone agreed that it not only improved our oral English but also raised our awareness of environmental protection. 拓展句：Everyone agreed that not only did it improve our oral English but it also raised our awareness of environmental protection. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Contestants delivered passionate speeches, sharing their unique insights into marine pollution and proposing practical solutions to protect the blue planet.（运用现在分词作状语） 【高分句型2】Everyone agreed that it not only improved our oral English but also raised our awareness of environmental protection.（运用that引导宾语从句） 第二节 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。 I grew up in a small town where elementary school was a ten-minute walk from my house and in an age, not so long ago, when we children could go home for lunch and find our mothers waiting. At the time, I didn’t consider this to be so important, although today it certainly would be. Actually, our lunch time together in the past years had had a great influence on my life before I realized it. Our lunch time when I was in the third grade will stay with me always. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had painstakingly practised my lines with me. But no matter how easily I delivered them at home, as soon as I stepped onstage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained patiently that she needed a narrator and had written a narrator’s part to the play, and asked me to switch roles. Her words, kindly delivered, still hurt me, especially when I saw my part go to another girl. I didn’t tell my mother what had happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed my unease, and instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard. It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine (藤) was turning green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) appearing unexpectedly through the grass in bunches, as if a painter had touched our landscape with small amounts of gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one of the bushes. “I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds,” she said, pulling a blossom up by all its roots. “From now on, we’ll have roses in this garden.” I immediately protested, “But I like dandelions. All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions.” 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1: “Do you mean that every flower has its own beauty?” asked my mother thoughtfully. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: “But you will be a beautiful narrator,” Mom said. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: “Do you mean that every flower has its own beauty?” asked my mother thoughtfully. I nodded without hesitation, as if a second wasted could deprive the dandelions of their life. “The same to you,” she added, her voice soft. “Not everyone can be a rose, and it is also an honour to be a dandelion.” Knowing that my mother had realized my pain, I took off the mask that I had worn for the whole lunch time and poured out my unease heartily. “I want to be the beautiful princess but now I was chosen as a narrator.” She listened to me patiently and patted me on the back tenderly. Paragraph 2: “But you will be a beautiful narrator,” Mom said. She reminded me of how fluently I could deliver my part at home. It was at that time that I understood that maybe I was more suitable for a role back stage like a narrator. From then on, I practiced my lines heart and soul with my mother at lunch time for weeks. And the performance approached ultimately. Standing backstage, nervousness came flooding in me. What encouraged me to overcome it was the inspiration from the beautiful yellow dandelions. The performance that night was eventually a big success. Hearing the thunderous applause, I took pride in my role and firmly believed that even a dandelion had its own beauty. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在小学三年级的时候被选中为校园剧里的公主，但上台的时候因为忘记台词，因此角色被换成了旁白，作者内心受伤。后来作者的母亲察觉到了作者的不安，于是建议让她去院子里拔除院子里的野草改种玫瑰，但是作者反对这么做。因为作者认为蒲公英同样美丽。因此作者也明白了其中的道理，野草和玫瑰各有各的美丽，无论哪一个角色，都会有自己的重要性。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“你是说每朵花都有自己的美吗？我母亲若有所思地问道。”可知，第一段可描写作者的母亲听了作者的诉苦，并且温柔地安慰了作者。 ②由第二段首句内容“但你会成为一个美丽的旁白者，妈妈说。”可知，第二段可描写作者受到了母亲的鼓励之后，这给了作者自信，因此作者认真练习旁白。并且最终表演成功。 2.续写线索：回家吃午饭对我的影响——被选中为校园剧的公主——角色被换成旁白——内心受伤——母亲察觉并安慰和鼓励——表演成功——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.察觉我的痛苦：realize my pain/understand my disappointment ②.克服困难：overcome the difficulty/settle out the difficulty ③.自豪：take pride in/be proud of 情绪类 ①.耐心地倾听：listen to sb patiently/ listen to sb with great patience ②.紧张：nervousness came flooding in /a sense of nervousness welled up 【点睛】[高分句型1]. Knowing that my mother had realized my pain, I took off the mask that I had worn for the whole lunch time and poured out my unease heartily. （句中使用现在分词作原因状语） [高分句型2]. What encouraged me to overcome it was the inspiration from the beautiful yellow dandelions. （由what引导的主语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 沈阳市回民中学 2024级高二下学期期末考试 英 语 出题人：高二备课组 审题人：高二备课组 试卷满分：150分 时间： 120分钟 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）每段对话读两遍。 1. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. On a bus. B. At home. C. In a car park. 2. What does the woman plan to do after graduation? A. Find a job. B. Take some exams. C. Do volunteer work. 3. What does the woman think the man should do? A. Have a rest. B. Ask for teachers’ help. C. Start studying now. 4. How will the man collect Margot and Tim? A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train. 5. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A poet. B. A race. C. A boat. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman need a washing machine? A. Her old one has broken down. B. She wants to upgrade her old one. C. She needs one in her new apartment. 7. What does the man offer to do for the woman? A. Fit the washing machine for her. B. Find her a washing machine online. C. Show her all the washing machines. 听第7段录音，回答第8、9题。 8. Why do the speakers plan to host a large breakfast? A. To start a treasure hunt. B. To talk about their favorite sports. C. To let people get to know each other better. 9. What will the speakers probably do next? A. Check the guest list. B. Tidy up their garden. C. Travel to Scotland. 听第8段录音，回答第10至12题。 10. What has shaped the woman’s opinions of AI? A. Films and articles. B. Online programs. C. Her job. 11. How does the man feel about AI? A. It is super powerful. B. It is well organized. C. It is easy to use. 12. Who are worried about their jobs according to the woman? A. Those working in schools. B. Those working for governments. C. Those working in the field of writing. 听第9段录音，回答第13至16题。 13. What is the main purpose of the community program? A. To help and connect local people. B. To hold special events for the elderly. C. To organize various activities for the kids. 14. Which volunteer activity will the woman join? A. Working in the community garden. B. Sharing bus schedules with people. C. Teaching seniors to use smartphones. 15. What will the speakers do together next weekend? A. Clean the street. B. Attend a charity sale. C. Plant flowers in the garden. 16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Family members. B. Classmates. C. Co-workers. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 17. Who is the speaker probably? A. A teacher. B. A student. C. A painter. 18. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To present an artist. B. To introduce a course. C. To recommend a painting. 19. Where can the listeners get all the necessary materials? A. From the online shops. B. From the teachers. C. From the college shops. 20. What can the listeners do in their spare time? A. Explore London. B. Learn English. C. Visit artists. 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） A Faculty Teaching Workshop Announcement There is an upcoming faculty teaching workshop opportunity this summer, Monday, August 5. The workshop, which will be a half-day event, is co-sponsored by Academic Affairs and the Center for Collaborative Learning. It will focus on employing effective and creative tools in the classroom, with a particular emphasis on collaborative learning. Dr Brad Garner, PhD, the Director of Faculty Enrichment at Indiana Wesleyan University, will be serving as our facilitator. I had the pleasure of attending Dr Garner’s session at a National Conference on the First Year Experience this semester, which was entitled Teachapalooza: A Festival of Bedazzling Strategies, Tools and Tactics. It was both inspiring and practical, perfect for relatively new faculty, as well as for more experienced faculty, in learning about a variety of the most effective teaching strategies that can be employed in the classroom. All faculty are invited to attend the workshop, particularly applicable given our cross-campus focus on collaborative learning. Dr Garner’s brief bio is included below. Brad Garner Brad Garner serves as Director of Faculty Enrichment in the Center for Learning and Innovation at Indiana Wesleyan University’s National & Global Campus. Garner has been actively involved for several years in directing and teaching the first-year seminar on his campus. Currently, he leads faculty enrichment efforts across the entire university. One of his greatest passions is helping faculty learn new and creative ways to teach and engage students. 1. What is the main purpose of the workshop mentioned in the text? A. To recruit new faculty. B. To enhance teaching strategies. C. To discuss administrative duties. D. To review student performance. 2. Who is the facilitator of the upcoming workshop? A. A representative from Academic Affairs. B. A professor from the Center for Collaborative Learning. C. The Head of National Conference on the First Year Experience. D. The Director of Faculty Enrichment at Indiana Wesleyan University. 3. What experience does Dr Garner have that is relevant to leading this workshop? A. Directing faculty enrichment efforts. B. Managing university finances. C. Writing academic textbooks. D. Developing online courses. B Kurt Wenner, a former NASA illustrator (绘图员) turned professional artist, specializes in chalk-drawn three-dimensional illusions that seem carved into the pavement rather than drawn on it. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, California, Kurt Wenner attended both the Rhode Island School of Design and ArtCenter in Pasadena and was quickly recruited to work for NASA while studying at the school. There, he was among the few highly skilled artists whose work was done merely by hand. Eventually, Kurt left the agency and moved to Europe to study some of the world’s greatest works of art. Disappointed to find no class on the principles of classicism, the young artist came up with his own self-learning program which involved spending countless hours drawing from the magnificent art collection of the Vatican Museums and the Pantheon. Every morning, Kurt would draw some of the world’s most famous works of art and sell them to tourists in order to support himself. It was during this period that he discovered the world of pavement illusions. One day, on his way to the Vatican to see the paintings that had become his inspiration, Kurt passed by artists creating images with chalk on the pavement. After being invited to try his hand at it, he spent only a few months developing a new art form known as 3D pavement art. Inspired by a wide range of subjects, Kurt Wenner creates sophisticated pavement artworks that, admired from just the right angle, have an impressive depth that makes them look sculpted into the pavement. The American artist is generally regarded as the inventor of 3D pavement art and his works have fascinated audiences in over 30 countries around the world. “In photographs of my 3D images, the art can appear as ‘real’ as the audience. Although I employ many visual tools to create illusion, the classical language of form is the most vital. Classicism is vastly superior to other forms of realism for the creation of illusion as it is based on human perception. Every stroke has the purpose of communicating form and space to the viewers. My perspective technique enables me to bring classicism into the present by creating a visual and geometrical link between a work of art and its contemporary surroundings,” said Kurt Wenner. 4. What made Kurt Wenner create his own self-learning program? A. His major in college. B. His work experience in NASA. C. The visit to the Vatican Museums. D. The lack of classes on the principles of classicism. 5. How did Kurt Wenner make a living in Europe at first? A. By teaching art classes. B. By selling his artworks. C. By working in a local museum. D. By creating pavement illusions. 6. What is special about Kurt Wenner’s 3D pavement artworks? A. They primarily show American culture. B. They are created based on famous artworks. C. They bring a “real” visual space to viewers. D. They combine digital and ancient elements. 7. What can be the best title for the text? A. The development of classicism in modern art B. Kurt Wenner: A NASA illustrator C. The origin and growth of 3D pavement art D. Kurt Wenner: Pioneer of 3D pavement illusions C In the age of instant messaging and 24/7 online connectivity, many young people find themselves trapped in a strange phenomenon known as “social jet lag”. Unlike the physical jet lag caused by long-distance travel, this refers to the mental fatigue and emotional imbalance resulting from the constant switching between multiple online identities and the pressure to respond instantly. A recent survey by the University of Edinburgh found that over 60% of teenagers check their social media within five minutes of waking up, and nearly half admit they feel anxious if they do not reply to a message immediately. Dr. Emily Watson, a psychologist specializing in digital behavior, explains that the human brain is not designed to process continuous social signals. “We evolved to interact with a small group of people face-to-face, not to manage hundreds of virtual relationships simultaneously,” she says. “Each notification triggers a small stress response, and when these accumulate throughout the day, they exhaust our cognitive resources.” Her research team monitored the heart rates and brain activities of 200 volunteers over a month and found that those who limited their social media use to three specific periods per day reported significantly lower stress levels and better sleep quality. However, not all experts agree that digital interaction is harmful. Professor Mark Chen argues that for introverted individuals, online platforms offer a less intimidating way to express themselves, which can actually reduce social anxiety. He points out that the problem lies not in the technology itself, but in the lack of self-regulation. “We cannot blame smartphones for our inability to set boundaries,” he says. “The key is to cultivate mindful usage, not to abandon connectivity altogether.” The debate reflects a broader cultural conflict between the desire for constant availability and the need for mental peace. Schools in Finland have started incorporating “digital detox” sessions into their curriculum, teaching students to schedule offline hours. Whether such measures will become widespread remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: the younger generation is awakening to the hidden cost of being always online. 8. What is “social jet lag” mainly about? A. A physical disorder caused by time zone changes. B. A fear of missing out on social events. C. A sleep problem due to late-night messaging. D. A mental strain from managing multiple online roles. 9. What did Dr. Watson’s experiment reveal? A. More online time leads to higher heart rates. B. Limiting social media use improves well-being. C. Brain activities are unaffected by notifications. D. Face-to-face interaction is less efficient. 10. What is Professor Chen’s attitude towards online platforms? A. Strongly critical. B. Cautiously optimistic. C. Completely neutral. D. Highly skeptical. 11. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. The Rise of Digital Detox in Schools B. Social Media: A Blessing or a Curse? C. The Hidden Stress of Being Always Online D. How to Balance Virtual and Real Life D Have you ever caught a whiff of a familiar perfume and suddenly been transported back to a childhood memory? This powerful link between smell and recollection has long fascinated scientists. Now, a groundbreaking study from the Weizmann Institute of Science provides the first neural evidence that odors are uniquely effective in triggering not just episodic memories (events) but also the emotional intensity attached to them. The research team, led by Dr. Yara Cohen, used functional MRI to scan the brains of 150 participants while they were exposed to a set of 30 distinct odors, such as coffee, mint, or rose. Compared with visual or auditory cues, the olfactory stimuli (嗅觉刺激) activated the hippocampus (海马体) and the amygdala (杏仁核) much more strongly and simultaneously. The hippocampus is responsible for encoding contextual details, while the amygdala processes emotions. The researchers observed that when an odor was presented, the two regions fired in near-perfect synchrony, a phenomenon rarely seen with other senses. To confirm the behavioral impact, the team conducted a second experiment. They asked participants to recall personal memories associated with each odor and rate the vividness and emotional charge on a scale. The results showed that odor-triggered memories were not only more detailed but also rated 30% higher in emotional intensity than memories evoked by photographs or sounds. Moreover, the memories tended to be from early childhood, suggesting that olfactory pathways are particularly resilient to aging. Dr. Cohen explains the evolutionary basis: “In ancient environments, smell was critical for detecting danger, food, and mates. The brain accordingly prioritized olfactory processing by wiring it directly to the limbic system, bypassing the thalamus (丘脑) which filters other sensory inputs. This direct route makes smell the most primal and emotionally potent sense.” These findings have practical implications beyond neuroscience. Some hospitals are now using familiar scents to help dementia (痴呆) patients retrieve positive memories, reducing agitation. Meanwhile, advertisers are rethinking how to incorporate ambient fragrance to build stronger brand loyalty. However, Dr. Cohen warns that the power of smell is a double-edged sword: traumatic memories can also be painfully revived, so therapeutic applications must be handled with care. 12. What is the main discovery of the Weizmann Institute study? A. Odors are better at evoking emotional memories than other senses. B. The hippocampus is not involved in processing smells. C. Visual cues trigger stronger amygdala responses. D. Olfactory memories weaken faster with age. 13. How did the researchers measure brain activity in the first experiment? A. By observing behavioral responses. B. By interviewing participants about their memories. C. By recording heart rate changes. D. By scanning brain images with MRI. 14. Why does Dr. Cohen consider smell the “most primal” sense? A. It develops earlier than vision in childhood. B. It was the only sense used by ancient humans. C. It connects directly to emotional brain areas without a filter. D. It produces the strongest physical reactions. 15. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning hospitals and advertisers? A. To prove that smell research is financially valuable. B. To illustrate the real-world applications of the study. C. To criticize the overuse of scents in public places. D. To suggest that more experiments are needed. 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。 Music has long been considered to be an enjoyable pastime for many people． ____16____ The mental health benefits from music can't be argued．Music could also be helping you with many other health problems behind the scenes． ____17____However，for the same reason，music can be very beneficial if one is in pain．By distracting （分心） the mind from the pain，music，people say，can lower stress and anxiety levels．This，of course，can lead to less pain． Many people enjoy relaxing music in the evening prior to going to bed．____18____While the validity of the idea is still being assessed，the lowered stress can even be tied back to blood pressure．Similarly, according to researchers，listening to just 30 minutes of soft music every day may help with healthy blood sugar levels， through the lowering of stress and anxiety． When it comes to heart health，there is speculation （推测） that it's not the style of music， but rather the tempo that makes it so good for your heart health．In one European study，participants listened to music as the researchers monitored their heart rates and blood pressure．____19____ On the other hand，when the music slowed，the participants' stress and anxiety levels became lower and the effects on heart rates appeared to follow suit． ____20____But there is a whole range of other health issues that turning up the radio could be beneficial for，which is what makes music so valuable． A. This feeling can also result in many other health problems． B. Some experts say that music can be harmful if it is too loud． C. This idea is a little off-the-wall but still has scientific backing． D. They say it can play a big role in calming the brain enough to sleep． E. The implications of music on overall well-being are really impressive． F. It is also highly popular due to the individualized effects on stress and anxiety． G. Interestingly，the more cheerful the music was，the faster their heart rates were． 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） When Anika Puri visited India with her family years ago, she was surprised to come across a market in Bombay filled with rows of ivory jewelry (象牙饰品) and statues. ____21____, ivory trade has been illegal for more than 30 years, and elephant hunting has been_____22_____India since the 1970s. “I was quite _____23_____ ,” the 17-year-old recalls. “Because poaching (偷猎) is illegal, how come it is still such a big issue? ” Curious, Puri did some research and discovered a shocking_____24_____: Africa’s forest elephant population had _____25_____by about 62 percent between 2002 and 2011. Years later, the numbers continued to drop. Puri, a wildlife lover, wanted to do something to help protect the species and others still_____26_____by poaching. Over the course of two years, Puri_____27_____EISa, a low-cost product of a machine learning-driven software that_____28_____movement patterns in thermal infrared (热红外) videos of humans and_____29_____. The software is four times more______30______than the existing most advanced uses a $250 FLIRONE Pro thermal camera with 206 *resolution (分辨率) that plugs into an off-the-shelf iPhone 6. The camera and iPhone are then______31______to a drone (无人机), and the system______32______real-time inferences as it flies over parks as to whether______33______below are humans or elephants. Its potential impact on society earned her the Peggy Scripps Award for Science Communication. “______34______isn’t a straight line,” Puri says. “It makes me resourceful. It helps me______35______a more creative thinker.” 21. A. Fortunately B. Currently C. Globally D. Eventually 22. A. cancelled B. expanded C. prohibited D. pronounced 23. A. confused B. shocked C. embarrassed D. interested 24. A. lesson B. level C. scene D. statistic 25. A. risen B. increased C. changed D. declined 26. A. threatened B. caused C. occupied D. defended 27. A. discovered B. recommended C. planned D. created 28. A. analyzes B. compares C. describes D. provides 29. A. parks B. elephants C. species D. images 30. A. complex B. popular C. accurate D. difficult 31. A. accustomed B. attached C. related D. limited 32. A. produces B. shares C. chooses D. collects 33. A. insects B. objects C. pictures D. targets 34. A. Life B. Research C. Growth D. Relationship 35. A. get into B. break into C. introduce into D. develop into 第二节（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。 When you step into “Yameng’s Home”, a guesthouse in Qingdao, the first things that may catch your eye ____36____ (be) a Barbie doll in a wheelchair and a three-legged cat named Joy happily wandering around. The guesthouse is run by 29-year-old Cui Yameng, ____37____ passionate advocate for public welfare (福利) who is devoted to breaking down barriers for people with disabilities. In 2023, Cui purchased a loft apartment. She kept the second floor as her own living and working space while transforming the first floor into a fully ____38____ (include) guesthouse. For example, at the entrance, a 3-centimeter-high ramp (斜坡) allows easy access ____39____ wheelchair users. In the kitchen, the counters are lowered ____40____ (make) cooking more convenient. The bathroom mirror can be adjusted for both ____41____ (seat) and standing users. This decision wasn’t made suddenly. While in high school, Cui volunteered with a public welfare organization. During her university years, she traveled with friends with disabilities ____42____ saw firsthand how everyday obstacles — a small step, a narrow doorway, or a high washbasin — could keep them from moving forward. “I’m not disabled myself, but through my life and work I’ve made many friends with disabilities, ____43____ has given me a deeper understanding of their experiences,” Cui said. China’s accessible facilities and services have made great progress, especially over the past decade. She noted that in 2023, the Law on Building Accessible Environments ____44____ (pass), providing a strong legal foundation for a more promising society. Despite the growing ____45____ (popular) of her guesthouse, she hopes that one day she will be able to close it because it is no longer needed. 第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，6月8日是世界海洋日，你校英文报举办了以“Protecting Our Ocean”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇报道，内容包括： （1）比赛现场描述； （2）师生反响。 注意： （1）写作词数应为100个左右； （2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 A Memorable Ocean-themed Speech Contest ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第二节 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。 I grew up in a small town where elementary school was a ten-minute walk from my house and in an age, not so long ago, when we children could go home for lunch and find our mothers waiting. At the time, I didn’t consider this to be so important, although today it certainly would be. Actually, our lunch time together in the past years had had a great influence on my life before I realized it. Our lunch time when I was in the third grade will stay with me always. I had been picked to be the princess in the school play, and for weeks my mother had painstakingly practised my lines with me. But no matter how easily I delivered them at home, as soon as I stepped onstage, every word disappeared from my head. Finally, my teacher took me aside. She explained patiently that she needed a narrator and had written a narrator’s part to the play, and asked me to switch roles. Her words, kindly delivered, still hurt me, especially when I saw my part go to another girl. I didn’t tell my mother what had happened when I went home for lunch that day. But she sensed my unease, and instead of suggesting we practice my lines, she asked if I wanted to walk in the yard. It was a lovely spring day and the rose vine (藤) was turning green. Under the huge trees, we could see yellow dandelions (蒲公英) appearing unexpectedly through the grass in bunches, as if a painter had touched our landscape with small amounts of gold. I watched my mother casually bend down by one of the bushes. “I think I’m going to dig up all these weeds,” she said, pulling a blossom up by all its roots. “From now on, we’ll have roses in this garden.” I immediately protested, “But I like dandelions. All flowers are beautiful—even dandelions.” 注意： 1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右； 2.续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好。 Paragraph 1: “Do you mean that every flower has its own beauty?” asked my mother thoughtfully. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: “But you will be a beautiful narrator,” Mom said. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $