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新人教版2028届高二上学期期中考试 英语 试卷 考试范围：必修第一、二、三册，选择性必修第一册。 注意事项 1. 本场考试120分钟，满分150分。试卷共12页。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 2. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。 3. 回答选择题时，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如果改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。非选择题必须使用黑色签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。 4. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。 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） 1. What does the man mean? A. Bob doesn’t like study. B. Bob didn’t prepare earlier for the exam. C. Bob didn’t take the exam. 2. What are the speakers going to do? A. See an exhibition. B. Have a meeting. C. Attend a lecture. 3. Why did the man walk in the rain? A. He lost his umbrella. B. He forgot to take his umbrella. C. He enjoyed the coolness. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. The woman’s hobbies. B. The man’s dog. C. The man’s job. 5. How long has Susan been late? A. 45 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 10 minutes. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Who is calling? A. John. B. David Black. C. Lucy Ash. 7. What’s the relationship between John and the woman? A. Strangers. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why did the boss shout at the man? A. He was late for work. B. He took a coffee break. C. He didn’t work hard. 9. When did the man leave the office? A. At 6:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 5:00. 10. What can we learn about the man’s boss? A. He is strict. B. He is funny. C. He is foolish. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the man suffer from? A. Toothache. B. Headache. C. Stomachache. 12. What does the woman bring for the man? A. Flowers and magazines. B. Flowers and candies. C. Magazines and candies. 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a school. B. In a hospital. C. In a museum. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the man going to do? A. Make friends with the woman. B. Take a course. C. Buy something. 15. What does the man think of English study? A. Difficult. B. Easy. C. Interesting. 16. How many people learn English as their mother language? A. More than 375 million. B. More than 750 million. C. More than 775 million. 17. Where does the woman’s friend come from? A. England. B. America. C. Canada. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. Why was the speaker excited? A. She liked to teach children. B. It was the first time she had gone abroad. C. She was paid to be a teacher for the first time. 19. Where is the speaker from? A. Canada. B. America. C. Japan. 20. How did the speaker feel about the students’ questions at first? A. Angry. B. Happy. C. Uncomfortable. 第二部分 阅读理解（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 Here are some online cooking courses for you to choose from. Sourdough (酸面团) Baking Fundamentals with Peter Reinhart It’s never too late to join Team Sourdough or to take your existing sourdough skills to the next level. Join guest teacher Peter Reinhart, a true sourdough expert and professional baking instructor, for an online class that combines theory and practice to instantly increase your sourdough confidence. You can use your home oven (烤箱) — no professional ones required here — to successfully bake. Soup for Dinner: Three Deals, One Microwave with April Dodd In this online class, you’ll learn to make deals without getting a single soup pot dirty. We will use the power of the microwave to do everything. This class is generously sponsored by Anyday. Anyday’s mission is to help people regain their love of cooking and their free time by unlocking the power of their microwaves. A Better Pot of Beans with Steve Sando Join Steve Sando at this interactive online cooking class where you’ll get answers to every question you have about choosing, storing and cooking beans. You’ll learn how Steve thinks about matching beans to their perfect add-ons. Finally, we’ll transform your white bean of choice into a pot of delicious soup. “Heart’s Desire” Cookie Decorating Class Together with Julia, you’ll decorate three of her most popular heart cookies that she’s only ever taught in person before. Now anyone can make these three beauties and learn upwards of 12 cookie decorating techniques, and take advantage of this unique learning opportunity rich in personalized feedback from Julia. 1. What do the first two courses have in common? A. They don’t need a tuition fee. B. They don’t need many devices. C. They focus on theory teaching. D. They provide the main raw materials. 2. What will Steve Sando teach his students to do? A. Grow beans in person. B. Evaluate bean-made dishes. C. Cook with fewer add-ons. D. Keep beans in the right way. 3. What can you get if you attend the last course? A. Three pieces of popular heart cookies. B. Basic knowledge of cookie baking. C. Professional comment and advice. D. An after-school decorating course. 【答案】1. B 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】本文主要介绍了四门可供选择的在线烹饪课程。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Sourdough (酸面团) Baking Fundamentals with Peter Reinhart中的“You can use your home oven (烤箱) — no professional ones required here — to successfully bake.(你可以使用家用烤箱——这里无需专业烤箱——就能成功烘焙)”以及Soup for Dinner: Three Deals, One Microwave with April Dodd中的“We will use the power of the microwave to do everything.(我们将借助微波炉的力量完成一切)”可知，前两门课都只需简单的家用设备，无需众多或专业设备。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据A Better Pot of Beans with Steve Sando中的“Join Steve Sando at this interactive online cooking class where you'll get answers to every question you have about choosing, storing and cooking beans.(加入Steve Sando这堂互动在线烹饪课，你关于挑选、储存和烹饪豆子的所有问题都能得到解答)”可知，Steve Sando会讲解豆子的挑选、储存与烹饪；“Keep beans in the right way.(正确保存豆类)”符合题意。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Heart’s Desire” Cookie Decorating Class中的“Now anyone can make these three beauties and learn upwards of 12 cookie decorating techniques, and take advantage of this unique learning opportunity rich in personalized feedback from Julia.(现在所有人都可以制作这三款精美作品，学习十余种饼干装饰技巧，并把握住这个难得的学习机会，获得朱莉娅提供的大量个性化指导反馈)”可知，参加该课程可获得专业点评与建议。 B Ratan Tata, an 86-year-old Indian billionaire and businessman, has never married and has no children or grandchildren. But he does have 12 million followers and a lot of influence and reach among India’s youth. His partner, Niki Thakur, is in her 20s but she grew up without a grandfather. This unusual pair are now both involved in the Goodfellows, a Mumbai-based startup that aims to enhance the lives of both young and old Indians by facilitating new “grandparent-grandchildren-esque (类似祖孙的)” relationships between senior citizens and India’s youth. The Goodfellows model pairs elderly people with younger people. The elderly partner is called the grandpal, and the young helper is called the goodfellow. Thakur explains, “We wanted the bond between the grandpal and the goodfellow to be similar to the relationship shared between a grandparent and grandchild.” Shantanu Naidu, a former office manager, says, “Pairs aren’t done using AI because AI wouldn’t be able to pick up on slight differences during the introductory visits to the grandpals’ homes. There is a lot to be taken note of apart from the circumstantial and demographic parameters (人口参数). This takes a keen eye.” “Sometimes we see these senior citizens repeating a piece of information frequently,” Naidu continues. “Other times they stop mid-sentence attempting to hold back saying something. These parameters are evaluated during our visits.” Naidu and his team use the evaluations to make careful, suitable partnerships between the young and the old with similar interests so that it will be a good experience for both. Goodfellows has been up and running in beta mode since 2021, when Shantanu Naidu floated the idea on the Internet. Niki Thakur, a filmmaker, and Gargi Sandu, a corporate lawyer, saw the post and reached out to Naidu, eventually becoming his partners. Though Naidu’s ultimate objective is to scale up across the country, the young entrepreneur (企业家) is happy with the current progress and doesn’t want to move so swiftly in the short term that they compromise on the quality of the partnerships. 4. What is the aim of Goodfellows? A. To help Indian senior citizens find jobs. B. To promote AI technology in matching pairs. C. To encourage young Indians to start their own businesses. D. To help young and senior Indians through new relationships. 5. What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The importance of parameters. B. The reason why AI can’t be used. C. The process of pairing grandpals. D. The difficulty Shantanu Naidu faces. 6. What can we learn about Naidu and his team? A. They ask the young to contact the seniors. B. They always repeat a piece of information. C. They usually interrupt the seniors while visiting. D. They conduct in-person evaluations for the seniors. 7. What does Naidu plan to do next? A. Scale up across the world. B. Move quickly in the short term. C. Make steady and long-term progress. D. Improve the quality of the partnerships. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍印度初创项目Goodfellows，该项目为老人与年轻人匹配类似祖孙的陪伴关系及其配对方式、发展现状与规划。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“This unusual pair are now both involved in the Goodfellows, a Mumbai-based startup that aims to enhance the lives of both young and old Indians by facilitating new “grandparent- grandchildren-esque (类似祖孙的)” relationships between senior citizens and India’s youth.(一对特别的搭档如今都参与了Goodfellows项目，这是一家总部位于孟买的初创企业，它旨在通过在老年公民与印度青年之间搭建新型“类似祖孙的”关系，改善印度年轻人和老年人的生活)”可知，Goodfellows的目标是借助新的关系帮助印度的年轻人和老年人。 【5题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段中的“Pairs aren’t done using AI because AI wouldn’t be able to pick up on slight differences during the introductory visits to the grandpals’ homes.(配对工作不使用人工智能完成，因为人工智能无法在初次拜访老年伙伴家中时捕捉到细微的差异)”可知，本段主要讲述不能使用人工智能进行配对的原因。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Pairs aren’t done using AI because AI wouldn’t be able to pick up on slight differences during the introductory visits to the grandpals’ homes.(配对工作不使用人工智能完成，因为人工智能无法在初次拜访老年伙伴家中时捕捉到细微的差异)”以及第五段“Sometimes we see these senior citizens repeating a piece of information frequently…These parameters are evaluated during our visits.(有时我们看见这些老年人频繁重复一条信息……这些指标都在我们上门拜访期间进行评估)”可知，Naidu和他的团队会上门对老年人进行评估。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Though Naidu’s ultimate objective is to scale up across the country, the young entrepreneur (企业家) is happy with the current progress and doesn’t want to move so swiftly in the short term that they compromise on the quality of the partnerships.(虽然Naidu的最终目标是在全国范围内扩大规模，但这位年轻企业家对目前的进展感到满意，他不想在短期内推进过快，以致于牺牲配对关系的质量)”可知，Naidu计划稳步、长期推进项目发展。 C Nano-and microplastic particles (NMP) are increasingly polluting urban and rural landscapes, where bees and other beneficial insects come into contact with them. Whereas the harmful effects of NMP in water and for individual species are well documented, there have as yet been no systematic reviews on how the particles affect agricultural ecosystems. To fill this gap, the authors of a novel (新颖的) review summarized 21 already published individual studies for the first time. They were interested particularly in the question of how pollinating insects and other beneficial insects come into contact with NMP and what consequences the ingestion (摄入) of the particles has for them, as well as for the ecosystems that are dependent on them and for agricultural production. In this way, the researchers first succeeded in identifying different sources from which NMP end up on agricultural land, including plastic films, fertilizers, polluted water, and atmospheric deposition (沉积). The plastic particles accumulate in the soil, and pollinators and beneficial insects that are important for pest control ingest them from the air and food or use them to build nests. The authors of the study establish that the bees’ ingestion of NMP leads, for example, to damage to their digestive system, to a weakening of their immune system, and to changes in their behavior. This makes the bees more easily infected by diseases, possibly causing them to pollinate plants less effectively. A decline in pollination services has a negative effect on crop yield. Thus, plastic pollution could further aggravate existing uncertainties in the global food supply, the researchers warn. However, there is still a long way to go. For example, only little data is available on important pollinators and beneficial insects. In addition, the current data fails to separate the effects of different sizes and amounts of NMP. Researchers urgently need to conduct further studies to better understand the growing problem of plastic pollution and find solutions to it. 8. What do we know about the new review? A. It is pioneering of its kind. B. It shows how bees harm NMP. C. It centers on the harmful effects of NMP in water. D. It fails to record how the particles affect agricultural ecosystems. 9. How did the researchers come to the conclusion about NMP’s influence? A. By filling the gap between two reviews. B. By identifying different sources of NMP. C. By solving the question of how NMP affect bees. D. By studying existing published relevant research. 10. What does the underlined word “aggravate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Face. B. Decline. C. Worsen. D. Underestimate. 11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To show the review has come a long way. B. To display the limitations of the findings. C. To prove the practical use of data from the review. D. To arouse public awareness of the problem of plastic pollution. 【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍一项综述研究，探讨纳米和微塑料颗粒对传粉昆虫、农业生态系统及粮食供应的危害，同时指出当前研究仍存在不足。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To fill this gap, the authors of a novel (新颖的) review summarized 21 already published individual studies for the first time.(为填补这一空白，一篇新颖综述的作者首次汇总了21项已经发表的独立研究)”以及第一段“there have as yet been no systematic reviews on how the particles affect agricultural ecosystems.(迄今为止，还没有关于这些颗粒如何影响农业生态系统的系统性综述)”可知，这篇综述是同类研究中首创的。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“To fill this gap, the authors of a novel (新颖的) review summarized 21 already published individual studies for the first time.(为填补这一空白，一篇新颖综述的作者首次汇总了21项已经发表的独立研究)”可知，研究人员是通过研读已发表的相关研究得出关于微塑料颗粒影响的结论。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段中的“A decline in pollination services has a negative effect on crop yield.(传粉服务的下降会对农作物产量产生负面影响)”以及“Thus, plastic pollution could further aggravate existing uncertainties in the global food supply, the researchers warn.(因此，研究人员警告，塑料污染可能会进一步aggravate全球粮食供应现存的不确定性)”可知，传粉变差影响产量，塑料污染会让粮食供应的不确定性变得更糟。故猜测aggravate意为“使恶化；加重”，和worsen同义。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“However, there is still a long way to go. For example, only little data is available on important pollinators and beneficial insects. In addition, the current data fails to separate the effects of different sizes and amounts of NMP.(然而，前路依旧漫长。例如，关于重要传粉昆虫和益虫的可用数据很少。此外，现有数据无法区分不同大小、不同剂量的纳米和微塑料颗粒带来的影响)”可知，作者写本段是为了说明现有研究成果存在局限性。 D Scientists have studied the processes of thinking in brain regions involved in creativity. However, the question of why some people are more creative than others is still open. In a new study, researchers studied whether a person’s creative thinking ability can be explained, partly, by a connection between three brain networks. In the study, 163 participants completed a test, where they thought about a new and unusual use of objects. The task of this test was to assess the ability of people to deviate (偏离) from the usual use of the object. For example, one participant suggested using a sock to warm the feet, while another thought of using it as a filter for water. Scientists also evaluated their ideas for originality and compared the assessment of each person’s creativity with all possible brain connections (approximately 35,000) and removed connections with no link to creativity scores. Scientists have found that people with stronger connections come up with better ideas. What is happening in a “creative” network? In general, the brain regions associated with creativity belong to three specific brain systems: the default (默认), salience (显著) and executive networks. The default network is a set of areas of the brain that are activated when people begin to think naturally, for example, to dream and imagine. The network can play a key role in generating ideas or brainstorming. The executive control network is a set of regions that is activated when people need to focus or control their thought processes. This network can play a key role in evaluating an idea. The salience network acts as a switching mechanism between two previous networks. It can play a key role in the alternation of generating an idea and its evaluation. Usually these networks are not activated at the same time. The results show that creative people are better able to co-activate the brain networks, which usually work separately. Creative people are better able to engage the brain systems that usually do not work together. 12. How did researchers assess participants’ creativity in the study? A. By the originality of their ideas. B. By their ability to follow instructions. C. By their speed in coming up with ideas. D. By their knowledge of unusual objects. 13. What role does the salience network play in creativity? A. Generating new ideas. B. Evaluating ideas critically. C. Switching between brain systems. D. Controlling emotional reactions. 14. What do study results suggest about creative people’s brain systems? A. They rely on a single brain network. B. They use more brain regions than non-creative people. C. They have more connections overall in their brains. D. They have stronger connections between specific networks. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The science of creative thinking B. Brain networks and creativity C. How to improve your creativity D. The mystery of the creative brain 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B 【解析】 【导语】文章主要介绍一项新研究，探究三个大脑网络之间的联系与人创造性思维能力的关系以及三个大脑网络各自的功能。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“Scientists also evaluated their ideas for originality and compared the assessment of each person’s creativity with all possible brain connections (approximately 35,000) and removed connections with no link to creativity scores.(科学家们还依据新颖性评判他们的想法，并将每个人创造力的评判结果与所有可能的大脑连接（大约35000个）进行对比，剔除和创造力得分无关的连接)”可知，研究人员依据想法的新颖性评判参与者的创造力。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第七段中的“The salience network acts as a switching mechanism between two previous networks.(突显网络充当前面两个网络之间的切换机制)”可知，突显网络的作用是在不同大脑系统之间进行切换。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第五段“Scientists have found that people with stronger connections come up with better ideas.(科学家发现，拥有更强连接的人能想出更好的想法)”以及后文中创造性人群可以同时激活原本独立工作的三个特定大脑网络可知，富有创造力的人在这些特定网络之间有着更强的连接。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，并结合第二段中“In a new study, researchers studied whether a person’s creative thinking ability can be explained, partly, by a connection between three brain networks.(在一项新研究中，研究人员研究一个人的创造性思维能力是否可以部分由三个大脑网络之间的联系来解释)”可知，本文主要探讨了大脑网络与创造力的关系，尤其是三个特定的大脑网络（默认网络、突显网络和执行网络）如何协同工作以产生创造力。由此可知，B项“大脑网络与创造力”最适合作本文标题。 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分） Are you searching for a way to live a happier life? The key to happiness lies in identifying your core values and aligning (使……一致) your actions with them. By living authentically and focusing on the present, you can achieve the happiness you desire. Here are some steps to guide you: Identify your core values ____16____, which can boost your happiness. These are not material possessions, but the people, situations, and feelings that give your life meaning. ____17____, actions that support this value will enhance your happiness. Other core values might include empathy, family, or community service. Practice positive affirmations (肯定) Combat negative thoughts by reinforcing your core values through positive affirmations. Spend just five minutes a day repeating affirmations to improve your self-esteem and outlook on life. ____18____ Stay active and eat well Physical activity releases chemicals in your brain that improve your mood. Regular exercise, combined with a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables, can significantly enhance your overall well-being. ____19____. So you had better avoid them. Connect with supportive people Surround yourself with positive and supportive friends. ____20____. They can also provide a support system during challenging times. Being around good people helps you maintain a positive outlook and increases your resilience. By focusing on these steps, you can create a life filled with joy and happiness, regardless of your circumstances. A. If loyalty is one of your core values B. If you are a loyal and supportive friend C. Start by identifying what truly matters to you D. These relationships can improve your mental health E. Be more confident in yourself by hanging out with them F. Processed foods and sugar can negatively impact your mood G. Consistent practice can gradually shift your mindset towards positivity 【答案】16. C 17. A 18. G 19. F 20. D 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了获得幸福生活的几个可行步骤。 【16题详解】 本题在段首，由本段小标题“Identify your core values(明确你的核心价值观)”以及空后的非限制性定语从句“which can boost your happiness(这能提升你的幸福感)”可知，本空所在句是该段主旨句，要与小标题相照应；C项表示“首先弄清楚对你而言真正重要的是什么”，与小标题同义呼应，选项中的identifying与小标题中的Identify属于同词复现，符合题意。 【17题详解】 由上文“These are not material possessions, but the people, situations, and feelings that give your life meaning.(这些不是物质财富，而是赋予你生活意义的人、境遇和情感。)”以及下文“actions that support this value will enhance your happiness(支持这一价值观的行为会提升你的幸福感)”可知，上文界定了核心价值观的内涵，下文说明支持这一价值观的行为会提升幸福感，本空要先举出一种具体的核心价值观。A项表示“如果忠诚是你的核心价值观之一”，能承上启下，符合题意。 【18题详解】 由上文“Spend just five minutes a day repeating affirmations to improve your self-esteem and outlook on life.(每天只花五分钟重复肯定的话语，来提升你的自尊和人生态度。)”可知，上文介绍了每天花五分钟练习积极肯定的做法，本空要说明坚持练习所带来的效果，G项表示“持续练习可以逐渐把你的思维模式转向积极”，能承接上文，符合题意。 【19题详解】 由上文“Regular exercise, combined with a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables, can significantly enhance your overall well-being.(经常运动，搭配富含水果和蔬菜的均衡饮食，能够显著提升你的整体幸福感。)”以及下文“So you had better avoid them.(所以你最好避开它们。)”可知，上文介绍了健康饮食带来的好处，下文提出避开的建议，them指代本空中的复数名词，本空要介绍对情绪有负面影响的食物，F项表示“加工食品和糖会对你的情绪产生负面影响”，能承上启下，其中Processed foods and sugar与下文的them是照应关系，符合题意。 【20题详解】 由上文“Surround yourself with positive and supportive friends.(多和积极、给予你支持的朋友相处。)”以及下文“They can also provide a support system during challenging times.(他们也可以在困难时期为你提供支持。)”可知，上文建议多结交支持自己的朋友，下文进一步说明这些人提供的另一项帮助，本空要阐述这些人际关系带来的一项益处，D项表示“这些人际关系可以改善你的心理健康”，能承上启下，符合题意。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题1分, 共15分） In 2022, the death of Glenna Osborne’s father, Ronald Osborne, occurred. As the family ____21____ themselves for his memorial service, they carefully sifted through his possessions. Amid this process, they ____22____ a note penned by Ronald about his cherished friend, Eddie Coleman. The note stated, “To my special friend and firefighter Eddie, who ____23____ my life.” Ronald had ____24____ his daughter and the rest of the family that Coleman had been his savior, yet he had never explained about the ____25____. Driven by a profound sense of ____26____ to unearth more about her late father’s past, Glenna reached out to Coleman. Coleman then ____27____ the fateful day when he was 21 and her father was 19. They received a distress call regarding a house fire. “Upon their arrival, they beheld a two-story residence ____28____ consumed by flames. Eddie and my father ultimately found themselves on the ____29____, bravely battling the fire,” Glenna related. “My father was on the verge of taking a(n) ____30____ when, suddenly, he began to fall. In a split-second decision, Eddie swiftly ____31____ his hand, grasped the collar of my father’s firefighter coat, and, through sheer determination and strength, managed to pull him to safety — away from what my father had previously described as a ____32____ death.” Even prior to this harrowing incident, the two men had shared a ____33____ bond. However, the ordeal at the house fire served to ____34____ their friendship, binding them together in a(n) ____35____ bond that endured until the day Ronald passed away. 21. A. changed B. readied C. encouraged D. saddened 22. A. referred to B. looked for C. chanced upon D. thought of 23. A. supported B. improved C. risked D. saved 24. A. reminded B. warned C. informed D. persuaded 25. A. dangers B. causes C. results D. details 26. A. gratitude B. curiosity C. excitement D. friendliness 27. A. described B. recorded C. reimagined D. experienced 28. A. entirely B. unnecessarily C. regularly D. frequently 29. A. log B. truck C. roof D. ground 30. A. breath B. movement C. act D. step 31. A. covered B. extended C. touched D. protected 32. A. possible B. worthy C. sudden D. certain 33. A. close B. short C. secret D. relaxing 34. A. examine B. strengthen C. confirm D. renew 35. A. unbreakable B. unique C. inspiring D. comfortable 【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. A 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述Glenna在整理已故父亲遗物时发现纸条，联系上救过父亲的消防员Eddie，了解当年火灾救人往事。 【21题详解】 考查动词。句意：当这一家人在为他的追悼会做好准备时，他们仔细筛选他的物品。A. changed改变；B. readied使做好准备；C. encouraged鼓励；D. saddened使悲伤。根据后文“his memorial service” 可知，一家人是为追悼会做准备。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：在这个过程中，他们偶然发现了一张由罗纳德写下的、关于他珍视的朋友埃迪・科尔曼的便条。A. referred to提及；B. looked for寻找；C. chanced upon偶然发现；D. thought of想到。根据上文“they carefully sifted through his possessions”可知，一家人整理遗物时意外看到这张纸条。 【23题详解】 考查动词。句意：便条上写着：致我特别的朋友、消防员埃迪，他救了我的命。A. supported支持；B. improved改善；C. risked冒险；D. saved拯救。根据后文“Coleman had been his savior”可知，埃迪救了父亲。 【24题详解】 考查动词。句意：罗纳德曾经告诉过他的女儿和家里其他人，科尔曼是他的救命恩人，但他从来没有解释过其中的细节。A. reminded提醒；B. warned警告；C. informed告知；D. persuaded劝说。根据下文“his daughter and the rest of the family that Coleman had been his savior”可知，父亲把这件事告知家人。 【25题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. dangers危险；B. causes原因；C. results结果；D. details细节。根据上文“his daughter and the rest of the family that Coleman had been his savior”和表示转折的but可知，他只说了自己被救，没有讲具体经过，也就是没有讲细节。 【26题详解】 考查名词。句意：格伦娜怀着强烈的好奇心，想要发掘更多关于已故父亲过往的事情，于是联系了科尔曼。A. gratitude感激；B. curiosity好奇心；C. excitement兴奋；D. friendliness友善。根据下文“to unearth more about her late father’s past”可知，想要探寻未知往事，是出于好奇心。 【27题详解】 考查动词。句意：随后科尔曼描述了那个命运攸关的日子，那时他21岁，她的父亲19岁。A. described描述；B. recorded记录；C. reimagined重新想象；D. experienced经历。根据下文“when he was 21 and her father was 19. They received a distress call regarding a house fire.”可知，科尔曼向格伦娜讲述、描述当年的事件经过。 【28题详解】 考查副词。句意：“在他们抵达之后，他们看见了一栋两层的住宅完全被火焰吞噬。埃迪和我的父亲最终身处屋顶，勇敢地和大火搏斗。”格伦娜讲述道。A. entirely完全地；B. unnecessarily不必要地；C. regularly定期地；D. frequently频繁地。根据后文“consumed by flames”可知，此处形容大火把整栋房子吞没。 【29题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。A. log原木；B. truck卡车；C. roof屋顶；D. ground地面。结合火灾救援场景以及后文“he began to fall”险些坠落的情节可知，他们在屋顶救火。 【30题详解】 考查名词。句意：我的父亲正要迈出一步的时候，突然，他开始往下坠落。A. breath呼吸；B. movement动作；C. act行为；D. step脚步。根据下文“he began to fall”推测，此处指迈步时失足造成跌落。 【31题详解】 考查动词。句意：在一瞬间做出决定，埃迪迅速伸出他的手，抓住我父亲消防外套的衣领，并且凭借十足的决心和力量，成功把他拉到安全地带——远离我父亲先前描述过的必死结局。A. covered覆盖；B. extended伸出；C. touched触碰；D. protected保护。根据后文“grasped the collar of my father’s firefighter coat”可知，要抓住对方，需要伸出手臂。 【32题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。A. possible可能的；B. worthy值得的；C. sudden突然的；D. certain确定的。根据上文“he began to fall”并结合事情发生在火灾现场可知，如果掉下去，死亡就是注定、必然会发生的。 【33题详解】 考查形容词。句意：甚至在这次可怕的事故之前，两人就已经有着亲密的关系。A. close亲密的；B. short短暂的；C. secret秘密的；D. relaxing令人放松的。根据第二段“They received a distress call regarding a house fire.”推测，两人是同事，在事故前就有着亲密的关系。 【34题详解】 考查动词。句意：但是这场房屋火灾中的磨难加深了他们的友谊，让他们被一段牢不可破的情谊紧紧联结在一起，这份情谊一直持续到罗纳德离世那天。A. examine检查；B. strengthen加强，巩固；C. confirm确认；D. renew重新开始。结合常识，以及第一段“his cherished friend, Eddie Coleman”可知，危难事件让友谊变得更加牢固。 【35题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。A. unbreakable牢不可破的；B. unique独一无二的；C. inspiring鼓舞人心的；D. comfortable舒适的。结合下文“bond that endured until the day Ronald passed away.”可知，经历生死相救，他们的纽带牢不可破。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 语法填空 Bessie Coleman soared (升空) across the sky as the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot. ____36____ (know) for performing flying tricks, Coleman’s nicknames were “Brave Bessie” and “Queen Bess”. Her goal was ____37____ (encourage) women and African Americans to reach their dreams. ____38____ (fortunately), her career ended with a tragic (悲惨的) plane crash, ____39____ her life continues to inspire people around the world. Born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1892, Bessie Coleman was one of 13 ____40____ (child) in her family. Bessie grew up ____41____ (help) her mother pick cotton and wash laundry to earn extra money. By the time she was eighteen, she saved enough money to attend college in Langston. She dropped ____42____ of college after only one semester because she could no ____43____ (long) afford the tuition fees. At age 23, Coleman went to live with her brother in Chicago. Her brother served in the military during World War I and her brother’s stories inspired her to become a pilot. Finally, Coleman ____44____ (accept) into the Caudron Brothers’ School of Aviation in Le Crotoy, France. In 1922, she performed ____45____ first public flight by an African American Woman. 【答案】36. Known 37. to encourage 38. Unfortunately 39. but##yet 40. children 41. helping 42. out 43. longer 44. was accepted 45. the 【解析】 【导语】本文主要讲述了美国首位非裔、印第安裔女飞行员Bessie Coleman的生平经历以及她带来的激励作用。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：科尔曼因表演飞行特技而出名，她的绰号是“勇敢的贝西”和“贝西女王”。be known for“因……而出名”是固定搭配，此处省略be，用过去分词known作状语，位于句首，首字母需大写。 【37题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：她的目标是鼓励女性和非裔美国人去实现他们的梦想。此处不定式作表语，用来说明主语goal的具体内容。 【38题详解】 考查副词。句意：不幸的是，她的职业生涯以一场悲惨的飞机失事告终，但是她的人生继续激励着全世界的人们。副词放在句首修饰整个句子，根据后文tragic plane crash可知此处表达“不幸地”，应用Unfortunately。 【39题详解】 考查连词。句意：不幸的是，她的职业生涯以一场悲惨的飞机失事告终，但是她的人生继续激励着全世界的人们。前后两个分句构成转折关系，应用but/yet连接。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：贝西・科尔曼于1892年1月26日出生在得克萨斯州亚特兰大，是家中13个孩子之一。数词13后面接可数名词复数形式。child的复数是children。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：贝西在成长过程中帮助她的母亲采摘棉花、洗衣物来赚取额外的钱。句子谓语是grew up，空处应用非谓语，help和主语Bessie之间是主动关系，用现在分词作伴随状语。 【42题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：仅仅一个学期之后，她就从大学辍学了，因为她再也负担不起学费。固定短语drop out of意为“辍学”。 【43题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：仅仅一个学期之后，她就从大学辍学了，因为她再也负担不起学费。固定短语no longer意为“不再”。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态和语态。句意：最终，科尔曼被法国勒克罗图瓦的考德隆兄弟航空学校录取。主语Coleman和accept之间是被动关系，全文为一般过去时，一般过去时被动结构was/were done，主语是单数，谓语用was accepted。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在1922年，她完成了由一名非裔美国女性进行的首次公开飞行。序数词first前面要用定冠词the来表示“第一”。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将组织一场中外学生文化交流活动，活动需要制作一个介绍中国传统节日的宣传视频，外教Mr. Green主动承担了此任务。请你给Mr. Green写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 询问准备进展； 2. 提醒视频提交的截止时间； 3. 表达期待与感谢。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为100个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Mr Green, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】One possible version: Dear Mr Green, Hope this email finds you well! I’m writing to check on the progress of the promotional video for the cultural exchange activity featuring Chinese traditional festivals. I’d like to confirm if you need any further materials or support from us. Please note that the video submission deadline is this Friday at 5 pm to ensure we have enough time for final editing. Your expertise in video production and understanding of cultural presentation will undoubtedly make the content more engaging for both Chinese and international students. We’re truly grateful for your willingness to help and eagerly look forward to seeing the wonderful video you create. Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达要求考生以学生会主席李华的身份，询问外教Mr. Green中国传统节日的宣传视频进展如何，提醒他提交的截止时间并表达期待与感谢。 【详解】1. 词汇积累 传统的：traditional→conventional 确保：ensure→guarantee 理解：understanding→comprehension 感激的：grateful→appreciative 2. 句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Your expertise in video production and understanding of cultural presentation will undoubtedly make the content more engaging for both Chinese and international students. 拓展句：There is no doubt that your expertise in video production and understanding of cultural presentation will make the content more engaging for both Chinese and international students. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’d like to confirm if you need any further materials or support from us.（运用了if引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】Please note that the video submission deadline is this Friday at 5 pm to ensure we have enough time for final editing.（运用了that（ensure后的宾语从句省略了that）引导的宾语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was a bright and sunny day. Lily, a high school student, was on her way to the local library. She had been looking forward to borrowing a particular book about ancient history. As she entered the library, she noticed a commotion (喧闹) near the entrance. A group of people were gathered around an old man who seemed to be in distress. Lily, being a kind-hearted girl, immediately went over to see what was wrong. The old man, Mr Johnson, had come to the library to return some books but had lost his wallet on the way. He was extremely worried as his ID card, library card, and a small amount of cash were all in it. He kept muttering to himself, “What am I going to do? I really need those cards.” Lily felt sorry for him. She decided to help Mr Johnson look for his wallet. They searched everywhere around the library entrance, in the nearby bushes, and even retraced Mr Johnson’s steps for quite a distance, but there was no sign of the wallet. Just as they were about to give up, Lily had an idea. She remembered that there was a security camera near the entrance of the library. Maybe it had captured the moment when Mr Johnson dropped his wallet. Lily quickly approached the librarian and explained the situation. The librarian was very cooperative and immediately helped them access the security footage. They watched the video carefully, frame by frame. Sure enough, they saw Mr Johnson accidentally drop his wallet while taking out his handkerchief. A young man, who was walking behind him, picked it up. Instead of looking around for the owner, he put the wallet into his pocket and walked away in a hurry. Lily and Mr Johnson were shocked and disappointed. But Lily refused to let this setback stop them. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 She decided to report the incident to the police. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mr Johnson was overjoyed when he got his wallet back. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】One possible version: She decided to report the incident to the police. They went to the nearest police station and told the police officer everything. The police officer took down the details and assured them that they would do their best to find the wallet. A few days later, Lily received a call from the police. They had found the young man and retrieved the wallet. Mr Johnson was overjoyed when he got his wallet back. He was so grateful to Lily that he wanted to give her a reward. But Lily politely declined. She said, “Helping others makes me happy. That’s the best reward I could ask for.” From then on, Mr Johnson and Lily became good friends. They often met at the library, sharing books and stories. And Lily’s act of kindness spread among the students in her school. Many of them were inspired by her and started to look for opportunities to help others, making the world a better place. 【解析】 【导语】本文以Lily帮助丢失钱包的老人Mr Johnson寻找并找回钱包为线索展开，讲述了善良的高中生 Lily 在图书馆主动帮助焦急的Mr Johnson，经监控发现钱包被一名年轻人捡走后报警，警方最终找回钱包；Lily婉拒酬金，二人结为好友，她的善举也感染了全校同学。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容可知，本段可描写Lily和Mr Johnson前往警察局报案，向警察说明经过、配合做笔录，几天后警方来电告知已找到捡钱包的年轻人并取回钱包。 ②由第二段首句内容可知，本段可描写Mr Johnson失而复得后的喜悦与感激，欲赠酬金被Lily婉拒，Lily表达助人即快乐的心声，此后二人结为好友、常在图书馆相聚，她的善举感染了学校里的其他同学。 2. 续写线索：报警并配合做笔录→警方找回钱包→Mr Johnson感激欲送奖励→Lily婉拒→成为朋友→善举感染他人 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①保证： assure/pledge ②拒绝： decline/turn down 情绪类 ①感激的：grateful/appreciative ②开心的： happy/joyful 【点睛】【高分句型1】The police officer took down the details and assured them that they would do their best to find the wallet.(运用了that引导的宾语从句) 【高分句型2】He was so grateful to Lily that he wanted to give her a reward.(运用了so...that引导的结果状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 新人教版2028届高二上学期期中考试 英语 试卷 考试范围：必修第一、二、三册，选择性必修第一册。 注意事项 1. 本场考试120分钟，满分150分。试卷共12页。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 2. 答题前，考生先将自己的姓名、准考证号码填写清楚，将条形码准确粘贴在考生信息条形码粘贴区。 3. 回答选择题时，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如果改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。非选择题必须使用黑色签字笔书写，字体工整、笔迹清楚。 4. 请按照题号顺序在答题卡各题目的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效；在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。 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） 1. What does the man mean? A. Bob doesn’t like study. B. Bob didn’t prepare earlier for the exam. C. Bob didn’t take the exam. 2. What are the speakers going to do? A. See an exhibition. B. Have a meeting. C. Attend a lecture. 3. Why did the man walk in the rain? A. He lost his umbrella. B. He forgot to take his umbrella. C. He enjoyed the coolness. 4. What are the speakers talking about? A. The woman’s hobbies. B. The man’s dog. C. The man’s job. 5. How long has Susan been late? A. 45 minutes. B. 30 minutes. C. 10 minutes. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听第6段录音，回答第6、7题。 6. Who is calling? A. John. B. David Black. C. Lucy Ash. 7. What’s the relationship between John and the woman? A. Strangers. B. Colleagues. C. Classmates. 听第7段录音，回答第8至10题。 8. Why did the boss shout at the man? A. He was late for work. B. He took a coffee break. C. He didn’t work hard. 9. When did the man leave the office? A. At 6:00. B. At 5:30. C. At 5:00. 10. What can we learn about the man’s boss? A. He is strict. B. He is funny. C. He is foolish. 听第8段录音，回答第11至13题。 11. What did the man suffer from? A. Toothache. B. Headache. C. Stomachache. 12. What does the woman bring for the man? A. Flowers and magazines. B. Flowers and candies. C. Magazines and candies. 13. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a school. B. In a hospital. C. In a museum. 听第9段录音，回答第14至17题。 14. What is the man going to do? A. Make friends with the woman. B. Take a course. C. Buy something. 15. What does the man think of English study? A. Difficult. B. Easy. C. Interesting. 16. How many people learn English as their mother language? A. More than 375 million. B. More than 750 million. C. More than 775 million. 17. Where does the woman’s friend come from? A. England. B. America. C. Canada. 听第10段录音，回答第18至20题。 18. Why was the speaker excited? A. She liked to teach children. B. It was the first time she had gone abroad. C. She was paid to be a teacher for the first time. 19. Where is the speaker from? A. Canada. B. America. C. Japan. 20. How did the speaker feel about the students’ questions at first? A. Angry. B. Happy. C. Uncomfortable. 第二部分 阅读理解（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 Here are some online cooking courses for you to choose from. Sourdough (酸面团) Baking Fundamentals with Peter Reinhart It’s never too late to join Team Sourdough or to take your existing sourdough skills to the next level. Join guest teacher Peter Reinhart, a true sourdough expert and professional baking instructor, for an online class that combines theory and practice to instantly increase your sourdough confidence. You can use your home oven (烤箱) — no professional ones required here — to successfully bake. Soup for Dinner: Three Deals, One Microwave with April Dodd In this online class, you’ll learn to make deals without getting a single soup pot dirty. We will use the power of the microwave to do everything. This class is generously sponsored by Anyday. Anyday’s mission is to help people regain their love of cooking and their free time by unlocking the power of their microwaves. A Better Pot of Beans with Steve Sando Join Steve Sando at this interactive online cooking class where you’ll get answers to every question you have about choosing, storing and cooking beans. You’ll learn how Steve thinks about matching beans to their perfect add-ons. Finally, we’ll transform your white bean of choice into a pot of delicious soup. “Heart’s Desire” Cookie Decorating Class Together with Julia, you’ll decorate three of her most popular heart cookies that she’s only ever taught in person before. Now anyone can make these three beauties and learn upwards of 12 cookie decorating techniques, and take advantage of this unique learning opportunity rich in personalized feedback from Julia. 1. What do the first two courses have in common? A. They don’t need a tuition fee. B. They don’t need many devices. C. They focus on theory teaching. D. They provide the main raw materials. 2. What will Steve Sando teach his students to do? A. Grow beans in person. B. Evaluate bean-made dishes. C. Cook with fewer add-ons. D. Keep beans in the right way. 3. What can you get if you attend the last course? A. Three pieces of popular heart cookies. B. Basic knowledge of cookie baking. C. Professional comment and advice. D. An after-school decorating course. B Ratan Tata, an 86-year-old Indian billionaire and businessman, has never married and has no children or grandchildren. But he does have 12 million followers and a lot of influence and reach among India’s youth. His partner, Niki Thakur, is in her 20s but she grew up without a grandfather. This unusual pair are now both involved in the Goodfellows, a Mumbai-based startup that aims to enhance the lives of both young and old Indians by facilitating new “grandparent-grandchildren-esque (类似祖孙的)” relationships between senior citizens and India’s youth. The Goodfellows model pairs elderly people with younger people. The elderly partner is called the grandpal, and the young helper is called the goodfellow. Thakur explains, “We wanted the bond between the grandpal and the goodfellow to be similar to the relationship shared between a grandparent and grandchild.” Shantanu Naidu, a former office manager, says, “Pairs aren’t done using AI because AI wouldn’t be able to pick up on slight differences during the introductory visits to the grandpals’ homes. There is a lot to be taken note of apart from the circumstantial and demographic parameters (人口参数). This takes a keen eye.” “Sometimes we see these senior citizens repeating a piece of information frequently,” Naidu continues. “Other times they stop mid-sentence attempting to hold back saying something. These parameters are evaluated during our visits.” Naidu and his team use the evaluations to make careful, suitable partnerships between the young and the old with similar interests so that it will be a good experience for both. Goodfellows has been up and running in beta mode since 2021, when Shantanu Naidu floated the idea on the Internet. Niki Thakur, a filmmaker, and Gargi Sandu, a corporate lawyer, saw the post and reached out to Naidu, eventually becoming his partners. Though Naidu’s ultimate objective is to scale up across the country, the young entrepreneur (企业家) is happy with the current progress and doesn’t want to move so swiftly in the short term that they compromise on the quality of the partnerships. 4. What is the aim of Goodfellows? A. To help Indian senior citizens find jobs. B. To promote AI technology in matching pairs. C. To encourage young Indians to start their own businesses. D. To help young and senior Indians through new relationships. 5. What’s Paragraph 4 mainly about? A. The importance of parameters. B. The reason why AI can’t be used. C. The process of pairing grandpals. D. The difficulty Shantanu Naidu faces. 6. What can we learn about Naidu and his team? A. They ask the young to contact the seniors. B. They always repeat a piece of information. C. They usually interrupt the seniors while visiting. D. They conduct in-person evaluations for the seniors. 7. What does Naidu plan to do next? A. Scale up across the world. B. Move quickly in the short term. C. Make steady and long-term progress. D. Improve the quality of the partnerships. C Nano-and microplastic particles (NMP) are increasingly polluting urban and rural landscapes, where bees and other beneficial insects come into contact with them. Whereas the harmful effects of NMP in water and for individual species are well documented, there have as yet been no systematic reviews on how the particles affect agricultural ecosystems. To fill this gap, the authors of a novel (新颖的) review summarized 21 already published individual studies for the first time. They were interested particularly in the question of how pollinating insects and other beneficial insects come into contact with NMP and what consequences the ingestion (摄入) of the particles has for them, as well as for the ecosystems that are dependent on them and for agricultural production. In this way, the researchers first succeeded in identifying different sources from which NMP end up on agricultural land, including plastic films, fertilizers, polluted water, and atmospheric deposition (沉积). The plastic particles accumulate in the soil, and pollinators and beneficial insects that are important for pest control ingest them from the air and food or use them to build nests. The authors of the study establish that the bees’ ingestion of NMP leads, for example, to damage to their digestive system, to a weakening of their immune system, and to changes in their behavior. This makes the bees more easily infected by diseases, possibly causing them to pollinate plants less effectively. A decline in pollination services has a negative effect on crop yield. Thus, plastic pollution could further aggravate existing uncertainties in the global food supply, the researchers warn. However, there is still a long way to go. For example, only little data is available on important pollinators and beneficial insects. In addition, the current data fails to separate the effects of different sizes and amounts of NMP. Researchers urgently need to conduct further studies to better understand the growing problem of plastic pollution and find solutions to it. 8. What do we know about the new review? A. It is pioneering of its kind. B. It shows how bees harm NMP. C. It centers on the harmful effects of NMP in water. D. It fails to record how the particles affect agricultural ecosystems. 9. How did the researchers come to the conclusion about NMP’s influence? A. By filling the gap between two reviews. B. By identifying different sources of NMP. C. By solving the question of how NMP affect bees. D. By studying existing published relevant research. 10. What does the underlined word “aggravate” in Paragraph 4 probably mean? A. Face. B. Decline. C. Worsen. D. Underestimate. 11. What’s the author’s purpose in writing the last paragraph? A. To show the review has come a long way. B. To display the limitations of the findings. C. To prove the practical use of data from the review. D. To arouse public awareness of the problem of plastic pollution. D Scientists have studied the processes of thinking in brain regions involved in creativity. However, the question of why some people are more creative than others is still open. In a new study, researchers studied whether a person’s creative thinking ability can be explained, partly, by a connection between three brain networks. In the study, 163 participants completed a test, where they thought about a new and unusual use of objects. The task of this test was to assess the ability of people to deviate (偏离) from the usual use of the object. For example, one participant suggested using a sock to warm the feet, while another thought of using it as a filter for water. Scientists also evaluated their ideas for originality and compared the assessment of each person’s creativity with all possible brain connections (approximately 35,000) and removed connections with no link to creativity scores. Scientists have found that people with stronger connections come up with better ideas. What is happening in a “creative” network? In general, the brain regions associated with creativity belong to three specific brain systems: the default (默认), salience (显著) and executive networks. The default network is a set of areas of the brain that are activated when people begin to think naturally, for example, to dream and imagine. The network can play a key role in generating ideas or brainstorming. The executive control network is a set of regions that is activated when people need to focus or control their thought processes. This network can play a key role in evaluating an idea. The salience network acts as a switching mechanism between two previous networks. It can play a key role in the alternation of generating an idea and its evaluation. Usually these networks are not activated at the same time. The results show that creative people are better able to co-activate the brain networks, which usually work separately. Creative people are better able to engage the brain systems that usually do not work together. 12. How did researchers assess participants’ creativity in the study? A. By the originality of their ideas. B. By their ability to follow instructions. C. By their speed in coming up with ideas. D. By their knowledge of unusual objects. 13. What role does the salience network play in creativity? A. Generating new ideas. B. Evaluating ideas critically. C. Switching between brain systems. D. Controlling emotional reactions. 14. What do study results suggest about creative people’s brain systems? A. They rely on a single brain network. B. They use more brain regions than non-creative people. C. They have more connections overall in their brains. D. They have stronger connections between specific networks. 15. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A. The science of creative thinking B. Brain networks and creativity C. How to improve your creativity D. The mystery of the creative brain 第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，共12.5分） Are you searching for a way to live a happier life? The key to happiness lies in identifying your core values and aligning (使……一致) your actions with them. By living authentically and focusing on the present, you can achieve the happiness you desire. Here are some steps to guide you: Identify your core values ____16____, which can boost your happiness. These are not material possessions, but the people, situations, and feelings that give your life meaning. ____17____, actions that support this value will enhance your happiness. Other core values might include empathy, family, or community service. Practice positive affirmations (肯定) Combat negative thoughts by reinforcing your core values through positive affirmations. Spend just five minutes a day repeating affirmations to improve your self-esteem and outlook on life. ____18____ Stay active and eat well Physical activity releases chemicals in your brain that improve your mood. Regular exercise, combined with a balanced diet rich in fruit and vegetables, can significantly enhance your overall well-being. ____19____. So you had better avoid them. Connect with supportive people Surround yourself with positive and supportive friends. ____20____. They can also provide a support system during challenging times. Being around good people helps you maintain a positive outlook and increases your resilience. By focusing on these steps, you can create a life filled with joy and happiness, regardless of your circumstances. A. If loyalty is one of your core values B. If you are a loyal and supportive friend C. Start by identifying what truly matters to you D. These relationships can improve your mental health E. Be more confident in yourself by hanging out with them F. Processed foods and sugar can negatively impact your mood G. Consistent practice can gradually shift your mindset towards positivity 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, 共15分） In 2022, the death of Glenna Osborne’s father, Ronald Osborne, occurred. As the family ____21____ themselves for his memorial service, they carefully sifted through his possessions. Amid this process, they ____22____ a note penned by Ronald about his cherished friend, Eddie Coleman. The note stated, “To my special friend and firefighter Eddie, who ____23____ my life.” Ronald had ____24____ his daughter and the rest of the family that Coleman had been his savior, yet he had never explained about the ____25____. Driven by a profound sense of ____26____ to unearth more about her late father’s past, Glenna reached out to Coleman. Coleman then ____27____ the fateful day when he was 21 and her father was 19. They received a distress call regarding a house fire. “Upon their arrival, they beheld a two-story residence ____28____ consumed by flames. Eddie and my father ultimately found themselves on the ____29____, bravely battling the fire,” Glenna related. “My father was on the verge of taking a(n) ____30____ when, suddenly, he began to fall. In a split-second decision, Eddie swiftly ____31____ his hand, grasped the collar of my father’s firefighter coat, and, through sheer determination and strength, managed to pull him to safety — away from what my father had previously described as a ____32____ death.” Even prior to this harrowing incident, the two men had shared a ____33____ bond. However, the ordeal at the house fire served to ____34____ their friendship, binding them together in a(n) ____35____ bond that endured until the day Ronald passed away. 21. A. changed B. readied C. encouraged D. saddened 22. A. referred to B. looked for C. chanced upon D. thought of 23. A. supported B. improved C. risked D. saved 24. A. reminded B. warned C. informed D. persuaded 25. A. dangers B. causes C. results D. details 26. A. gratitude B. curiosity C. excitement D. friendliness 27. A. described B. recorded C. reimagined D. experienced 28. A. entirely B. unnecessarily C. regularly D. frequently 29. A. log B. truck C. roof D. ground 30. A. breath B. movement C. act D. step 31. A. covered B. extended C. touched D. protected 32. A. possible B. worthy C. sudden D. certain 33. A. close B. short C. secret D. relaxing 34. A. examine B. strengthen C. confirm D. renew 35. A. unbreakable B. unique C. inspiring D. comfortable 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 语法填空 Bessie Coleman soared (升空) across the sky as the first African American, and the first Native American woman pilot. ____36____ (know) for performing flying tricks, Coleman’s nicknames were “Brave Bessie” and “Queen Bess”. Her goal was ____37____ (encourage) women and African Americans to reach their dreams. ____38____ (fortunately), her career ended with a tragic (悲惨的) plane crash, ____39____ her life continues to inspire people around the world. Born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1892, Bessie Coleman was one of 13 ____40____ (child) in her family. Bessie grew up ____41____ (help) her mother pick cotton and wash laundry to earn extra money. By the time she was eighteen, she saved enough money to attend college in Langston. She dropped ____42____ of college after only one semester because she could no ____43____ (long) afford the tuition fees. At age 23, Coleman went to live with her brother in Chicago. Her brother served in the military during World War I and her brother’s stories inspired her to become a pilot. Finally, Coleman ____44____ (accept) into the Caudron Brothers’ School of Aviation in Le Crotoy, France. In 1922, she performed ____45____ first public flight by an African American Woman. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华，你校将组织一场中外学生文化交流活动，活动需要制作一个介绍中国传统节日的宣传视频，外教Mr. Green主动承担了此任务。请你给Mr. Green写一封邮件，内容包括： 1. 询问准备进展； 2. 提醒视频提交的截止时间； 3. 表达期待与感谢。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为100个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 Dear Mr Green, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 It was a bright and sunny day. Lily, a high school student, was on her way to the local library. She had been looking forward to borrowing a particular book about ancient history. As she entered the library, she noticed a commotion (喧闹) near the entrance. A group of people were gathered around an old man who seemed to be in distress. Lily, being a kind-hearted girl, immediately went over to see what was wrong. The old man, Mr Johnson, had come to the library to return some books but had lost his wallet on the way. He was extremely worried as his ID card, library card, and a small amount of cash were all in it. He kept muttering to himself, “What am I going to do? I really need those cards.” Lily felt sorry for him. She decided to help Mr Johnson look for his wallet. They searched everywhere around the library entrance, in the nearby bushes, and even retraced Mr Johnson’s steps for quite a distance, but there was no sign of the wallet. Just as they were about to give up, Lily had an idea. She remembered that there was a security camera near the entrance of the library. Maybe it had captured the moment when Mr Johnson dropped his wallet. Lily quickly approached the librarian and explained the situation. The librarian was very cooperative and immediately helped them access the security footage. They watched the video carefully, frame by frame. Sure enough, they saw Mr Johnson accidentally drop his wallet while taking out his handkerchief. A young man, who was walking behind him, picked it up. Instead of looking around for the owner, he put the wallet into his pocket and walked away in a hurry. Lily and Mr Johnson were shocked and disappointed. But Lily refused to let this setback stop them. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。 She decided to report the incident to the police. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Mr Johnson was overjoyed when he got his wallet back. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $