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第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the purpose of the woman’s call
A. To open a new account. B. To pay the gas bill. C. To ask about a bill.
2. What time will the man arrive in London
A. At 8: 30. B. At 8: 00. C. At 7: 30.
3. Where are the two speakers probably
A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In a car.
4. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Watching TV. B. Taking pictures. C. Doing exercise.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and employee. B. Waiter and customer. C. Co-workers.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When did the speakers go to Mexico last time
A. In August, B. In February. C. In January.
7. What can the speakers find in Mexico this time
A. Whales. B. Snow. C, Warm sea water,
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What means of transportation did the woman just take
A. A taxi. B. A train. C. A plane.
9. How long does the man suggest the woman rent the car
A. For four days. B. For seven days. C. For five days.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What subject is the woman interested in
A. Business. B. Music. C. Maths.
11. What does the man want the woman to study
A. Computer programming or music.
B. Business or computer programming.
C. Business or music.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She considers interest more important.
B. She will take the man’s advice.
C. She is not good at computer science.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why are many animals in danger according to the woman
A. The environment is seriously polluted.
B. Many animals are suffering from diseases.
C. There is not enough food for animals.
14. What is advised not to do when traveling abroad
A. Introduce new species. B. Buy pets. C. Buy skin coats.
15. What can people do in their neighborhoods
A. Call for new laws. B. Look after homeless animals.
C. Make the environment cleaner.
16. How can people improve animals’ living conditions in the zoos
A. By hiring more staff to look after them.
B. By building natural conditions.
C. By offering them more food.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. Jenny. B. Maria. C. Ellen.
18. When is the rain expected to stop
A. After Wednesday afternoon. B. After Friday night. C. After Sunday afternoon.
19, What was today’s temperature
A. Around sixteen degrees. B. Around ten degrees. C. Around six degrees.
20. What will the listeners hear next
A. Political news report. B. Weather report. C. Traffic report.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you are seeking to unlock the secrets to success, here are four books that offer invaluable wisdom and practical advice to help you along your path.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey’s timeless classic outlines seven foundational principles for personal and professional success. From proactive (积极主动的) decision-making to effective leadership and interpersonal skills, this book stresses the importance of matching personal values with actions. It serves as a powerful guide to achieving long-term success and building meaningful relationships.
Outliers: The Story of Success
In the book, Malcolm Gladwell explores the factors that contribute to exceptional success. Through insightful case studies, Gladwell challenges traditional thoughts of talent and hard work, stressing the importance of opportunities, cultural backgrounds, and deliberate practice. This thought-provoking book encourages readers to rethink their approaches to success and shows the importance of making use of unique circumstances.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
In the book, Carol S. Dweck explores the power of mindset and its effect on personal growth and achievement. By distinguishing between a “fixed mindset” and a “growth mindset”, Dweck highlights how accepting challenges, maintaining resilience, and cultivating a love for learning can lead to remarkable success. This book provides valuable insights for transforming obstacles (障碍) into opportunities for growth.
Principles
Ray Dalio’s Principles is a transformative guidebook packed with valuable insights. Drawing on his extensive experience in investment management, Dalio shares practical wisdom for success. The book offers actionable principles for decision-making, problem-solving, and personal growth. By applying these principles, readers can deal with challenges, seize opportunities, and make a meaningful impact.
1. Which factors contributing to success does the second book stress
A. Talent and hard work. B. Creative thinking and teamwork.
C. Chances and cultural backgrounds. D. Adventurous action and confidence.
2. Whose book highlights the impact of mentality on individual development
A. Stephen R. Covey’s. B. Malcolm Gladwell’s.
C. Carol S. Dweck’s. D. Ray Dalio’s.
3. What is the text
A. A piece of news of new authors. B. A recommendation on books.
C. A paper on the secrets to success. D. A text on successfully writing books.
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要推荐了四本书以及它们各自的特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Through insightful case studies, Gladwell challenges traditional thoughts of talent and hard work, stressing the importance of opportunities, cultural backgrounds, and deliberate practice. (通过富有洞察力的案例研究，格拉德威尔挑战了天赋和努力工作的传统观念，强调了机会、文化背景和刻意练习的重要性)”可知，第二本书强调了促成成功的因素是机会和文化背景。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“In the book, Carol S. Dweck explores the power of mindset and its effect on personal growth and achievement. (在书中，Carol S. Dweck探讨了心态的力量及其对个人成长和成就的影响)”可知，Carol S. Dweck的书强调了心态对个人发展的影响。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“If you are seeking to unlock the secrets to success, here are four books that offer invaluable wisdom and practical advice to help you along your path. (如果你正在寻找成功的秘密，这里有四本书，提供宝贵的智慧和实用的建议，帮助你在你的道路上)”结合文章主要推荐了四本书以及它们各自的特色。可推知，文章是一份书籍的推荐。故选B。
B
In 1999, Rebecca Constantino began doing a study at schools across Los Angeles. She had just completed a PhD in Language, Literacy and Learning, and she was analyzing children’s access to books in wealthy and low income communities.
One day, she saw something that stopped her in her tracks. “I was at a school in a wealthy community, and they were getting rid of almost brand-new books because they didn’t have room in the library,” said Constantino. She put the books in her car and drove them to a school in an underserved community.
Shocked by the difference she saw in public school libraries, Constantino became determined to bridge the gap. “School libraries are not funded well, and sometimes not funded at all,” said Constantino. “If you’re a child in an underserved community, you’re left with boring, outdated, and uninteresting books.”
The word about Constantino’s work was spread, and books began piling up. Today, her nonprofit organization, Access Books, has provided more than 1.5 million books to public- school and community libraries across California. The group has also redecorated close to 350 libraries in public schools and homeless shelters.
Constantino recruits (招募) volunteers who work alongside the community to create a warm, vibrant (充满生机的) and welcoming library space. Students and their families, as well as school staff and teachers, come together to join in. “We’re working together. It’s not a gift; it’s a partnership. It really builds a sense of community,”said Constantino.
In addition to book donations and refurbishing (再装修) libraries, the group offers author visits with schools and holds an annual writers conference for kids. Constantino said, “If we provide high-interest books and a beautiful library space, they do come and they do read. We found that in the schools that we serve, the number of books borrowed increases significantly after our coming. So we know that kids are really interested in the books that we give. My goal is that kids can always have a friend in a book and they can always turn to a book to find comfort and to learn something.”
4. Why did Constantino do the study in 1999
A. To prepare for a PhD.
B. To reduce the waste of books.
C. To donate more books to poor communities.
D. To figure out kids’ ways of gaining reading books.
5. How did Constantino bridge the gap
A. By obtaining donated books.
B. By raising money on the street.
C. By founding a profitable organization.
D. By getting support from the local government.
6. Which can best describe Constantino’s work
A. Ambitious. B. Controversial. C. Depressing. D. Successful.
7. What impact does the nonprofit organization have on kids in poor communities
A. They are more willing to read books.
B. They can turn to writers on campus.
C. They donate their own books to school libraries.
D. They think the books on the shelf difficult to read.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Rebecca Constantino为学校和社区图书馆提供书籍和翻新图书馆的故事，以及该项目的目的和成果。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In 1999, Rebecca Constantino began doing a study at schools across Los Angeles. She had just completed a PhD in Language, Literacy and Learning, and she was analyzing children’s access to books in wealthy and low income communities.(1999年，Rebecca Constantino开始在洛杉矶的学校进行一项研究。她刚刚获得了语言、读写和学习的博士学位，她正在分析富裕和低收入社区的儿童获得书籍的机会)”可知，Rebecca Constantino在1999年进行研究是为了分析富裕和低收入社区的儿童获得书籍的机会。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The word about Constantino’s work was spread, and books began piling up. Today, her nonprofit organization, Access Books, has provided more than 1.5 million books to public- school and community libraries across California.(关于Constantino工作的消息传开了，书籍开始堆积起来。如今，她的非营利性组织“获取图书”已经为加州的公立学校和社区图书馆提供了150多万本书)”可知，为了弥补公立私立学校图书馆之间的差异，她为公立学校和社区图书馆提供捐赠的书。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“The group has also redecorated close to 350 libraries in public schools and homeless shelters.(该组织还重新装修了公立学校和无家可归者收容所的近350个图书馆)”、第五段“Constantino recruits (招募)volunteers who work alongside the community to create a warm, vibrant(充满生机的)and welcoming library space.( Constantino招募志愿者与社区一起工作，创造一个温暖、充满活力和热情的图书馆空间)”以及最后一段“In addition to book donations and refurbishing(再装修)libraries，the group offers author visits with schools and holds an annual writers conference for kids.(除了捐赠书籍和翻新图书馆外，该组织还组织作者访问学校，并为儿童举办年度作家会议)”可推知，Constantino的工作非常成功，给学校、社区、学生带来了深远的影响。故选D。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Constantino said, “If we provide high-interest books and a beautiful library space, they do come and they do read. We found that in the schools that we serve, the number of books borrowed increases significantly after our coming. So we know that kids are really interested in the books that we give. My goal is that kids can always have a friend in a book and they can always turn to a book to find comfort and to learn something.”(Constantino说：“如果我们提供高兴趣的书籍和美丽的图书馆空间，他们就会来读书。我们发现，在我们服务的学校里，我们来了之后，借书的数量显著增加。所以我们知道孩子们对我们提供的书很感兴趣。我的目标是孩子们总能在书中找到一个朋友，他们总能从书中找到安慰，学到一些东西。”)”可推知，Constantino所创建的这个非营利组织让贫困社区的孩子对读书感兴趣。故选A。
C
Finding low-cost sustainable building materials is important for the environment and in providing access to affordable housing. Researchers have created a composite (复合的) building material by replacing sand in building materials with a common, non-degradable (不可降解的) waste product: used disposable diapers (一次性尿布).
Driven by a desire to solve Indonesia’s significant population growth and demand for low-cost housing, researchers looked for a way of maintaining the benefits of building materials but making it more environmentally friendly and cheaper to produce. Building material samples containing different proportions (比例) of disposable diaper waste were tested. Then the researchers calculated the maximum amount of sand that could be replaced with diaper waste, finding that up to 8% of the sand could be replaced to safely construct a house with 36 square meters. 10% of the sand could be replaced in a three-story house and 27% in a single- story house. In terms of the materials used to create partition walls (隔断墙), the researchers said they could replace up to 40% of sand.
“This research has concluded that adding used diapers to building materials does not significantly weaken its strength ” the team stated. “It proves using diapers to create composite materials is feasible, particularly concerning the development of environmentally friendly and cost-effective materials. ”
Indonesia is ranked sixth globally for disposable diaper usage. Many used diapers are thrown away in the country’s rivers and waterways, causing pollution. In 2019, the total waste in Indonesia was 29. 21 million tons. This figure rose to 32. 76 million tons in 2020.
However, the researchers know the current limitations of using waste diapers as a construction material. For one thing, it would require engagement with waste treatment facilities to collect used diapers from households and deal with them. Secondly, machines that cut up the used diapers would be needed on a large scale.
Nonetheless, the research highlights the potential for using non-degradable waste, addressing sustainability issues and providing low-cost housing.
8. Which is an advantage of replacing sand with used disposable diapers
A. Lowering carbon footprint. B. Speeding up the construction of housing.
C. Increasing the weight of building materials. D. Improving the quality of building materials.
9. What does the underlined word “feasible” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Enormous. B. Conservative. C. Practical. D. Urgent.
10. What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 4
A. To introduce a topic. B. To attract the readers.
C. To draw a conclusion. D. To provide background information.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. Building Materials Are in Great Demand
B. Indonesia’s Awareness of Environmental Protection
C. A Further Study on Materials of Disposable Diapers
D. Waste Disposable Diapers Lay the Foundation for Future Homes
【答案】8. A 9. C 10. D 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了出于环保考虑，研究人员发明了一种复合建筑材料——用一种常见的、不可降解的废物——用过的一次性纸尿裤——代替建筑材料中的沙子。文章解释了研究开展的经过以及这一方法的可行性。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Driven by a desire to solve Indonesia’s significant population growth and demand for low-cost housing, researchers looked for a way of maintaining the benefits of building materials but making it more environmentally friendly and cheaper to produce.(由于希望解决印度尼西亚人口的显著增长和对低成本住房的需求，研究人员寻找一种既能保持建筑材料的优点，又能使其更环保、生产成本更低的方法)”可知，用用过的纸尿裤代替沙子更环保，即其好处是可以降低碳足迹。故选A。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“This research has concluded that adding used diapers to building materials does not significantly weaken its strength(这项研究得出的结论是，在建筑材料中添加用过的尿布不会显著削弱其强度)”可知，研究结论指出在建筑材料中添加用过的尿布不会显著削弱其强度，说明用尿布制造复合材料是实用和可行的。由此可知，划线词意思是“实用的”。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Indonesia is ranked sixth globally for disposable diaper usage. Many used diapers are thrown away in the country’s rivers and waterways, causing pollution. In 2019, the total waste in Indonesia was 29. 21 million tons. This figure rose to 32. 76 million tons in 2020.(印尼的一次性纸尿裤使用率在全球排名第六。许多用过的尿布被丢弃在河流和水道中，造成污染。2019年，印度尼西亚的废物总量为29。2100万吨。这个数字上升到32。到2020年将达到7600万吨)”可推知，作者写第4段的目的是提供背景信息。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Finding low-cost sustainable building materials is important for the environment and in providing access to affordable housing. Researchers have created a composite (复合的) building material by replacing sand in building materials with a common, non-degradable (不可降解的) waste product: used disposable diapers (一次性尿布).(寻找低成本的可持续建筑材料对环境和提供负担得起的住房非常重要。研究人员发明了一种复合建筑材料，用一种常见的、不可降解的废物——用过的一次性纸尿裤——代替建筑材料中的沙子)”结合文章主要说明了出于环保考虑，研究人员发明了一种复合建筑材料——用一种常见的、不可降解的废物——用过的一次性纸尿裤——代替建筑材料中的沙子。文章解释了研究开展的经过以及这一方法的可行性。由此可知，D选项“废弃的一次性尿布为未来的家庭奠定了基础”最符合文章标题。故选D。
D
When scientists talk about recent extinctions, birds and mammals (哺乳动物) get most of the attention. But the first global analysis of its kind finds it is twice as many plants that have disappeared as birds, mammals, and amphibians (两栖动物) combined.
Researchers reviewed published research, international databases, and museum specimens such as grasses from Madagascar, finding that 571 plants species have gone extinct in the past 250 years. One reason why the total is higher than that of the well-studied animals is that there are simply more species of plants. Looking at percentages, the situation is worse for mammals and birds. An estimated 5% of those species have gone extinct, compared with 0.2% of plants.
The loss includes the Chile sandalwood tree in the South Pacific, which was cut down for its fragrant (芳香的) wood. It was last seen on Robinson Crusoe Island in 1908. The extinction rates among plants have been highest for trees and shrubs on islands, which often have species that occur nowhere else, and in regions with rich diversity, especially the tropics and in Mediterranean climates.
Just a few years later, the world lost the banded Trinity (Thismia americana), a leafless plant that grew entirely underground except for its flowers. Most species of this kind of plant grow in rainforests, but this plant was first described in 1912 in a sandy wetland in Chicago, Illinois, and was wiped out by development.
According to the team’s report in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the total of 571 extinct plant species is four times higher than the official listing kept by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Even so, it is probably still an underestimate (低估), as less is known about the status of plants in Africa and South America than on other continents. Many of these species may disappear, too. A major review of the status of global biodiversity recently estimated that more than a million species, including 14% of plant and animal diversity, are threatened with extinction.
12. What caused the extinction of the Chile sandalwood tree
A. Climate change. B. The market demand.
C. Environmental pollution. D. The decline of the habitat.
13. What do we know about the banded trinity
A. It flowered without bearing seeds.
B. It disappeared during the 19th century.
C. It was a flowering plant without leaves.
D. It was a rare plant growing underground.
14. What can we infer about the plant species from the text
A. Their current situation is more worrying.
B. About one plant species dies out every year.
C. More plant species will keep alive in the reserve.
D. They would be replaced by other new species soon.
15. In which section of the newspaper can we find the text
A. Sports. B. Nature. C. Entertainment. D. Figures.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究发现，该研究表明消失的植物数量是鸟类、哺乳动物和两栖动物总和的两倍。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“The loss includes the Chile sandalwood tree in the South Pacific, which was cut down for its fragrant (芳香) wood.(损失的包括南太平洋的智利檀香树，因为其芳香的木材而被砍伐)”可知，智利檀香树是因为其芳香的木材而被砍伐。由此可知，市场需求导致了智利檀香树的灭绝。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Just a few years later, the world lost the banded Trinity (Thismia americana), a leafless plant that grew entirely underground except for its flowers.(仅仅几年后，世界上就失去了美洲水玉杯，这是一种除了花外完全生长在地下的无叶植物)”可推知，美洲水玉杯是一种没有叶子的开花植物。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“According to the team’s report in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the total of 571 extinct plant species is four times higher than the official listing kept by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Even so, it is probably still an underestimate (低估), as less is known about the status of plants in Africa and South America than on other continents. Many of these species may disappear, too. A major review of the status of global biodiversity recently estimated that more than a million species, including 14% of plant and animal diversity, are threatened with extinction(根据该团队发表在《自然生态与进化》杂志上的报告，灭绝的植物物种总数为571种，是国际自然保护联盟官方名录的四倍。即便如此，这个数字可能还是被低估了，因为人们对非洲和南美洲植物状况的了解比其他大陆的要少。这些物种中的许多也可能会消失。最近对全球生物多样性状况的一项重大审查估计，超过100万种物种，包括14%的植物和动物多样性，面临灭绝的威胁)”可知，该团队认为因为人们对非洲和南美洲植物状况的了解比其他大陆的要少，所以灭绝的植物物种总数被低估了。由此推知，植物种类的现状是令人担忧的。故选A。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When scientists talk about recent extinctions, birds and mammals(哺乳动物)get most of the attention. But the first global analysis of its kind finds it is twice as many plants that have disappeared as birds, mammals, and amphibians (两栖动物) combined.(当科学家谈论最近的物种灭绝时，鸟类和哺乳动物得到了最多的关注。但是对这类植物的首次全球分析发现，消失的植物数量是鸟类、哺乳动物和两栖动物总和的两倍)”以及全文内容可知，这篇文章和自然相关。由此推知，我们可以在报纸的自然版上找到这篇文章。故选B。
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。
Words of Support
When your friends have doubts about their work or think their latest idea is second-rate, you’ve probably felt unsure about just how to support. But being there for people you love can be a positive experience for both sides. ____16____ Read on for tips on how to show your support.
Be positive. One way to offer support is to remind your friends of any previous occasions when they doubted themselves or their writing but their English teacher thought it was great and gave them a top mark. If they’re still worried, you could highlight what you like in the work. Be as specific as you can about these areas. ____17____
Be supportive. The golden rule is to be supportive and to help people grow and develop.____18____This provides the person with something concrete that they can change and means they’re less likely to feel they’re being unfairly criticised or that there’s nothing they can do to make things better.
Be patient.____19____ This can help them feel valued. If someone hasn’t requested your opinions but they seem unsure of what they’ve done and you’re familiar with the subject, you could ask if they’d be OK to hear your thoughts.
____20____Part of being supportive and honest is appreciating when people treat you with the same respect and learning from what they know and the words of encouragement they share with you.
A. Be receptive.
B. Be straightforward.
C. A large part of this is giving constructive feedback.
D. What can you do to help them change their attitude to work
E. How can you make the experience pleasant and positive for you both
F. Give others time to respond and make sure you listen to their opinions.
G This will show that you’ve paid attention and you want them to do well.
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. C 19. F 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要提出了一些关于如何对朋友表示支持的建议。
【16题详解】
前文“But being there for people you love can be a positive experience for both sides.(但是，与你爱的人不离左右对双方来说都是一种积极的体验。)”讲述了在自己爱的人身边对双方都是一种积极的体验，后文“Read on for tips on how to show your support.(继续阅读有关如何表示支持的建议。)”讲述了本文会给出一些建议，由此可知，空处应是询问如何让这种体验对双方来说都积极，E项“你怎样才能让这种体验对你们双方都是愉快和积极的呢？”符合题意。故选E。
【17题详解】
前文“If they’re still worried, you could highlight what you like in the work. Be as specific as you can about these areas.(如果他们仍然担心，你可以强调你在工作中喜欢的部分。尽可能具体地介绍这些地方。)”讲述了你可以具体地说明你欣赏他们工作的某些地方，空处应是讲述这么做的好处，G项“这将表明你已经注意到了，你希望他们做得好。”符合题意。故选G。
【18题详解】
前文“The golden rule is to be supportive and to help people grow and develop.(黄金法则是给予支持，帮助人们成长和发展。)”讲述了要给予朋友支持，帮助朋友成长和发展，空处应是说明具体的做法，C项“这其中很大一部分是提供建设性的反馈。”符合题意，选项中的giving constructive feedback和后文中的This相照应。故选C。
【19题详解】
前文“Be patient.(要耐心。)”是本段主旨句，介绍了要耐心对待朋友，结合后文“This can help them feel valued.(这可以帮助他们感到被重视。)”可知，空处应说明耐心对待朋友的具体做法，F项“给别人时间回应，并确保你倾听他们的意见。”符合题意，承上启下。故选F。
20题详解】
根据前文可知，空处是本段主旨句，且应用祈使句。根据后文“Part of being supportive and honest is appreciating when people treat you with the same respect and learning from what they know and the words of encouragement they share with you.(给予支持和诚实的一部分就是当人们以同样的尊重对待你时表示感激，并且从他们知道的东西和他们与你分享的鼓励话语中学习。)”可知，本段讲述了要善于接受，A项“乐于接受。”符合题意。故选A。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Life can throw us something difficult, but, every now and then, a ray of sunshine breaks through the clouds.
There’s an elderly lady in Boston who has her own heartwarming___21___. She is Marilyn. She happened to meet her own kind people during her ___22___ trip to the nearby supermarket on Saturdays.
Marilyn, who always had her husband by her side during previous ___23___ to the supermarket, gathered the strength to head to the supermarket in Auburndale after the loss of her ___24___.
She felt lucky that all was going well. However, at the checkout, she was ___25___ by the news that her credit card was ___26___. As it turned out, her card had been ___27___ a couple of days earlier because it was in her late husband’s name.
Marilyn was in a mix of shock and ___28___ as she stood at the register. A gentleman behind her, without hesitation, ___29___ to pay the bill. It wasn’t a small grocery bill!
Marilyn, with a deep sense of gratitude, ____30____ his help and hoped to pay him back. But all he said was, “No. Just wish me a happy life.” Marilyn didn’t want to ____31____though.
Her family turned to social media, eager to find the mystery man. Marilyn ____32____ her viewpoints, saying, “Even if he doesn’t want to come forward, I’m hoping that he’ll know that I’m ____33____ grateful.” And to keep the kindness rolling, she promised to help fellow ____34____whenever she could.
Stories like these ____35____ us of the boundless warmth and compassion humans are capable of.
21. A. experience B. approach C. announcement D. report
22. A. remote B. regular C. slow D. exciting
23. A. trips B. adventures C. discoveries D. celebrations
24. A. daughter B. father C. husband D. sister
25. A. convinced B. dominated C. advised D. hit
26. A. refused B. shamed C. observed D. ruined
27. A. complained B. canceled C. appreciated D. blamed
28. A. anger B. disappointment C. embarrassment D. delight
29. A. pretended B. offered C. learned D. regretted
30. A. affected B. performed C. caused D. accepted
31. A. sit back B. get around C. wipe out D. give up
32. A. matched B. voiced C. changed D. positioned
33. A. purely B. instantly C. incredibly D. originally
34. A. sellers B. composers C. sculptors D. shoppers
35. A. remind B. cure C. cheat D. clear
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. D 31. D 32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Marilyn在丈夫去世后去超市购物时遇到困难，一位男士帮她支付了账单。Marilyn感激地想回报，但男士只希望得到祝福。Marilyn在社交媒体上表达感激，并承诺帮助他人。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：波士顿有一位老妇人，她有自己的暖心经历。A. experience经历；B. approach方法；C. announcement宣布；D. report报道。根据下文“She happened to meet her own kind people during her ___2___ trip to the nearby supermarket on Saturdays.”可知，此处指这位老妇人的暖心经历。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她在自己星期六经常去的附近的超市那儿碰巧遇到了友善的人。A. remote遥远的；B. regular经常的；C. slow慢的；D. exciting令人兴奋的。根据下文“on Saturdays”及“Marilyn, who always had her husband by her side during previous ___3___ to the supermarket”可知，此处指周六她经常去一家附近的超市购物。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：以前去超市的时候，玛丽莲总是带着丈夫，在丈夫去世后，她鼓起勇气去了奥本代尔的超市。A. trips(尤指短程往返的)旅行；B. adventures冒险；C. discoveries发现；D. celebrations庆祝。根据上文“She happened to meet her own kind people during her ___2___ trip to the nearby supermarket on Saturdays.”可知，她经常去超市购物，此处是短途的外出。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：以前去超市的时候，玛丽莲总是带着丈夫，在丈夫去世后，她鼓起勇气去了奥本代尔的超市。A. daughter女儿；B. father父亲；C. husband丈夫；D. sister姐妹。根据下文“As it turned out, her card had been ___7___ a couple of days earlier because it was in her late husband’s name.”可知，她丈夫去世了。故选C。
25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，在结账的时候，她被信用卡被拒的消息震惊了。A. convinced使相信；B. dominated支配；C. advised建议；D. hit打击。根据上文“She felt lucky that all was going well.”及下文“by the news that her credit card was ___6___.”可知，一开始一切都很顺利，但是却无法支付，这出乎她的意料，所以是感到震惊。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，在结账的时候，她被信用卡被拒的消息震惊了。A. refused拒绝；B. shamed使羞愧；C. observed观察；D. ruined毁灭。根据下文“A gentleman behind her, without hesitation, ___9___ to pay the bill.”可知，一位绅士为她付了钱，由此可知，Marilyn的信用卡被拒，无法付钱。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：原来，她的信用卡在几天前就被销户了，因为卡是在她已故丈夫的名下。A. complained抱怨；B. canceled取消；C. appreciated感激；D. blamed责备。根据上文“However, at the checkout, she was ___5___ by the news that her credit card was ___6___.”及下文“because it was in her late husband’s name.”可知，她的信用卡因为是在已故丈夫的名下，所以被取消、销户了。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Marilyn站在收银台前，既震惊又尴尬。A. anger愤怒；B. disappointment失望；C. embarrassment尴尬；D. delight高兴。根据上文“She felt lucky that all was going well. However, at the checkout, she was ___5___ by the news that her credit card was ___6___. As it turned out, her card had been ___7___ a couple of days earlier because it was in her late husband’s name.”可知，Marilyn是在付款的时候才发现自己的卡被注销了，所以无法付款，根据常理可知，此时她应该是感到尴尬。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她身后的一位绅士毫不犹豫地提出买单。A. pretended假装；B. offered主动提出；C. learned学习；D. regretted后悔。根据上文“Marilyn was in a mix of shock and ___8___ as she stood at the register.”可知，她并没有求助。由此可知，这位绅士是主动提出为她买单。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Marilyn怀着深深的感激之情，接受了他的帮助并希望回报他。A. affected影响；B. performed履行；C. caused导致；D. accepted接受。根据下文“Marilyn ___12___ her viewpoints, saying, “Even if he doesn’t want to come forward, I’m hoping that he’ll know that I’m ___13___ grateful.”可知，她接受了绅士的帮助。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：然而，Marilyn并不想放弃。A. sit back向后坐；B. get around规避；C. wipe out消灭；D. give up放弃。根据上文“But all he said was, “No. Just wish me a happy life.””可知，这位绅士并没有提供自己的详细信息。根据下文“Her family turned to social media, eager to find the mystery man.”可推测，Marilyn并不想放弃回报这位绅士的想法。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意： Marilyn表达了她的观点，她说：“即使他不想站出来，我也希望他知道我非常感激。”A. matched相配；B. voiced表达；C. changed改变；D. positioned安置。根据下文“her viewpoints, saying, “Even if he doesn’t want to come forward, I’m hoping that he’ll know that I’m ___13___ grateful.”可知，此处是Marilyn想要表达的想法。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意： Marilyn表达了她的观点，她说：“即使他不想站出来，我也希望他知道我非常感激。”A. purely纯粹地；B. instantly立即；C. incredibly非常；D. originally起初。根据上文“Marilyn, with a deep sense of gratitude, ___10___ his help and hoped to pay him back.”以及“Her family turned to social media, eager to find the mystery man.”可知，Marilyn非常感激这位绅士。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了保持这种善意，她承诺只要有可能就会帮助其他购物者。A. sellers卖家；B. composers创作者；C. sculptors雕刻家；D. shoppers购物者。根据语境可知，Marilyn是在购物的时候遇到了这种窘境，并幸运地得到了这位绅士的帮助，所以她也想帮助其他购物者。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这样的故事提醒我们，人类有无限的温暖和同情心。 A. remind提醒；B. cure治愈；C. cheat欺骗；D. clear清理。根据下文“the boundless warmth and compassion humans are capable of”可知，这样的故事是提醒着我们人类有无限的温暖和同情心。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A man has impressed many with his abilities to make whisked tea, applying his techniques to create vivid images with the tea foam (泡沫) ____36____ (produce) in the process. While collecting porcelain products and tea wares in particular, a man called Han ____37____ (gradual) developed an interest in the tea culture of the Song Dynasty.
Han had tried different ____38____ (type) of tea powder before he finally chose white tea as the raw material to create his whisked tea. “I learned the craft by myself, having practiced multiple times before finally mastering ____39____ skill. To successfully make a cup of whisked tea，hand-wrist coordination (配合) is of vital importance,” Han explained, ____40____ (add) that it took between 180 and 200 times of repeated whisking of the tea before a thick layer of foam appeared on ____41____ (it) surface.
Han said that he must be careful and fast when drawing pictures in case tea foam disappeared. He also explained that the images made of tea foam remained on the surface of the tea ____42____ some time which was between 45 minutes and 60 minutes. As a beginner, he often failed multiple times and had no option but ____43____ (start) over again and again.
The beauty of Chinese ink wash paintings is also conveyed in the images ____44____ are drawn with tea foam. Over the past six years, Han _____45_____ (create) nearly 200 images with tea foam by imitating masterpieces that date back to the Song Dynasty.
【答案】36. produced
37. gradually
38. types 39. the
40. adding 41. its
42. for 43. to start
44. which##that
45. has created
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了韩先生对宋朝茶文化感兴趣，通过自学掌握了制作泡沫茶的技巧，成功用茶泡沫制作了生动的图像，并模仿了宋朝时期的杰作创作了近200幅图像。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一名男子在泡茶方面的能力给很多人留下了深刻的印象，他利用泡茶过程中产生的泡沫创造了生动的形象。这里为非谓语动词担当后置定语，动词“produce”和被修饰词“the tea foam”之间存在被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填produced。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：在收集瓷器和茶具的过程中，一个叫韩的人逐渐对宋代的茶文化产生了兴趣。此处修饰动词，应用副词gradually“逐渐地”，作状语。故填gradually。
【38题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：在他最终选择白茶作为原料来制作他的泡沫茶之前，他尝试了不同类型的茶粉。根据空前的different可知，空处为可数名词的复数形式。故填types。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：我自学了这门手艺，经过多次练习才最终掌握了这项技能。此处修饰名词“skills”，表示特指，应用定冠词。故填the。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他补充说，在茶表面出现一层厚厚的泡沫之前，他要反复搅拌180到200次。这里为非谓语动词作状语，和主句主语“Han”之间存在主动关系，应用现在分词形式。故填adding。
【41题详解】
考查代词。句意：他补充说，在茶表面出现一层厚厚的泡沫之前，他要反复搅拌180到200次。分析句子成分，根据空后的“surface”可知，空处为形容词物主代词。故填its。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：他还解释说，由茶泡沫制成的图像在茶表面停留了一段时间，时间在45分钟到60分钟之间。固定短语“for some time”，意为“一段时间”，符合句意。故填for。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：作为初学者，他经常失败多次，别无选择，只能一遍又一遍地开始。固定句型had no option but to do sth.“别无选择，只能做某事”。故填to start。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：中国水墨画的美也表现在用茶泡沫画的图像中。此处是限定性定语从句的关系词，先行词为“the images”，关系词在定语从句中作主语，应用关系代词which或that。故填which或that。
【45题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：在过去的六年里，他模仿宋朝的名作，用茶泡沫创作了近200幅作品。这里为本句谓语动词，根据时间状语“over the past six years”可知，本句时态为现在完成时；主语为“Han”，单数，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填has created。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校外教Smith在自己的英文博客上邀请大家分享“The most impressive experience”。请你用英文发帖，内容包括：
1. 陈述经历；
2. 个人感想。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I am a high school student.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
I am a high school student. The most memorable experience in my life is meeting my best friend for the first time.
When I began my senior high school year as a freshman, the first week was bewildering. Being a shy person, I struggled to make friends but didn’t know what to do. While having lunch alone in the dining hall one day, a student nearby smiled at me and sparked up a conversation, which brightened up my whole day. It turned out that we were classmates and we became good friends ever since.
This experience taught me the importance of a smile. Not only can it dispel negative emotions, but it can also have a positive impact on our lives.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。题目要求考生响应外教Smith请大家分享“The most impressive experience”的邀请，需陈述个人经历，并分享个人的感想。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
难忘的：memorable→unforgettable
令人困惑的：bewildering→confusing, puzzling
交谈：conversation→talk, chat
重要性：importance→significance, gravity
驱散：dispel→drive away, eliminate
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Being a shy person, I struggled to make friends but didn’t know what to do.
拓展句：As I was a shy person, I struggled to make friends but didn’t know what to do.
【点睛】[高分句型1] When I began my senior high school year as a freshman, the first week was bewildering. (运用了从属连词when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] While having lunch alone in the dining hall one day, a student nearby smiled at me and sparked up a conversation, which brightened up my whole day. (运用了关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句)
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。
In a small town, there lived a young boy named Tom, who came from a poor family. Determined to gather enough money for his education, Tom decided to start a challenging journey, going door to door selling various items. Little did he know, his life was about to change with the arrival of a compassionate (有同情心的) young woman named Lucy.
While talking with Tom, Lucy, a kind-hearted individual, knew about Tom’s struggles. She thought she could do something to help him. She told Tom that education was the key to transforming his life. Determined to make a difference, Lucy gave Tom a sum of money so that he could afford his tuition fee (学费).
Moved by Lucy’s kindness and genuine concern, Tom was filled with gratitude. He was determined to seize this opportunity and remembered Lucy’s act of compassion throughout his journey towards success.
With renewed determination, Tom devoted himself to his studies, working diligently to overcome the obstacles that lay in his path. He strived for excellence and seized every learning opportunity that came his way. Tom’s pursuit of knowledge eventually paid off, pushing him towards a bright and successful future.
Years passed, and Tom worked hard and never gave up. He did really well in his chosen job and people respected him. Even though he achieved a lot, he never forgot how kind Lucy was to him.
One day, fate made Tom see Lucy when she was having a tough time. Even after a long time, Tom recognized her right away and knew he owed her something. Remembering how kind Lucy had been, Tom felt a strong urge to repay Lucy’s kindness, so he went to her and thanked her sincerely. He promised to stand by her side during her tough times. Tom listened carefully as Lucy shared her struggles and problems. He supported her wholeheartedly and offered a shoulder to lean on.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Tom realized that Lucy needed more than just money.
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Besides his support, Tom organized a community fundraiser for Lucy.
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【答案】参考范文：
Tom realized that Lucy needed more than just money. She needed emotional support too. He was always there for her and willing to lend an ear when she wanted to talk. He encouraged her and reminded her of the strength she had shown him in the past. Tom’s commitment to helping Lucy went beyond mere words. He recognized her talent and skills, and he used his connections to help her find job opportunities. He gave her valuable advice on how to succeed in the professional world and motivated her to pursue her passions and dreams.
Besides his support, Tom organized a community fundraiser for Lucy. He reached out to friends, family, and neighbors, sharing Lucy’s story and asking for contributions to help her overcome her difficulties. The response was amazing as the community came together to show support and generosity. Lucy was deeply moved by the overwhelming support and Tom’s unwavering dedication to help her. With his guidance and support from the community, she gained the strength and confidence to overcome her challenges. Together, they worked towards a brighter future for Lucy, filled with hope and opportunities.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了一个贫穷的孩子获得了一位富有同情心的年轻女子的帮助，从而完成了学业取得了成功。而这位年轻人也懂得感恩，决定回报这位女士。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Tom意识到Lucy需要的不仅仅是钱。”以及第二段首句内容“除了他的支持，Tom还为Lucy组织了一次社区募捐活动。”可知，第一段可描写Tom给Lucy提供了陪伴和工作机会。
②由第二段首句内容“除了他的支持，Tom还为Lucy组织了一次社区募捐活动。”可知，第二段可描写Tom将Lucy的故事告诉了更多的人，人们也开始给了Lucy更多的帮助。
2.续写线索：Tom家境贫寒，为了攒学费，他挨家挨户地推销各种东西——一位名叫Lucy的女孩了解了Tom的情况后，给了Tom一笔钱，让他能够支付学费——Tom完成了学业，取得了成功——Tom一直想回报Lucy，于是他主动提出帮助Lucy——他不仅给了Lucy物质上的帮助同时也提供了精神上的支持——Tom将Lucy的故事分享给更多的人，人们也愿意提供帮助
3.词汇激活
行为类
①需要：need/want/require
②想要：want to/would like to
③激励：encourage/motivate/inspire
情绪类
①令人惊叹的：amazing/astonishing
②感动的：moved/touched
【点睛】【高分句型1】He encouraged her and reminded her of the strength she had shown him in the past.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句）
【高分句型2】The response was amazing as the community came together to show support and generosity.（运用了as引导的状语从句）
听力：1~5 CABBC 6~10 AACBB 11~15BAACC 16~20 BACBC高二英语期中考试卷
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the purpose of the woman’s call
A. To open a new account. B. To pay the gas bill. C. To ask about a bill.
2. What time will the man arrive in London
A. At 8: 30. B. At 8: 00. C. At 7: 30.
3. Where are the two speakers probably
A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In a car.
4. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Watching TV. B. Taking pictures. C. Doing exercise.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Boss and employee. B. Waiter and customer. C. Co-workers.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. When did the speakers go to Mexico last time
A. In August, B. In February. C. In January.
7. What can the speakers find in Mexico this time
A. Whales. B. Snow. C, Warm sea water,
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What means of transportation did the woman just take
A. A taxi. B. A train. C. A plane.
9. How long does the man suggest the woman rent the car
A. For four days. B. For seven days. C. For five days.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What subject is the woman interested in
A. Business. B. Music. C. Maths.
11. What does the man want the woman to study
A. Computer programming or music.
B. Business or computer programming.
C Business or music.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She considers interest more important.
B She will take the man’s advice.
C. She is not good at computer science.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why are many animals in danger according to the woman
A. The environment is seriously polluted.
B. Many animals are suffering from diseases.
C. There is not enough food for animals.
14. What is advised not to do when traveling abroad
A. Introduce new species. B. Buy pets. C. Buy skin coats.
15. What can people do in their neighborhoods
A. Call for new laws. B. Look after homeless animals.
C. Make the environment cleaner.
16. How can people improve animals’ living conditions in the zoos
A. By hiring more staff to look after them.
B. By building natural conditions.
C. By offering them more food.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. Jenny. B. Maria. C. Ellen.
18. When is the rain expected to stop
A. After Wednesday afternoon. B. After Friday night. C. After Sunday afternoon.
19, What was today’s temperature
A. Around sixteen degrees. B. Around ten degrees. C. Around six degrees.
20. What will the listeners hear next
A. Political news report. B. Weather report. C. Traffic report.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
If you are seeking to unlock the secrets to success, here are four books that offer invaluable wisdom and practical advice to help you along your path.
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
Stephen R. Covey’s timeless classic outlines seven foundational principles for personal and professional success. From proactive (积极主动的) decision-making to effective leadership and interpersonal skills, this book stresses the importance of matching personal values with actions. It serves as a powerful guide to achieving long-term success and building meaningful relationships.
Outliers: The Story of Success
In the book, Malcolm Gladwell explores the factors that contribute to exceptional success. Through insightful case studies, Gladwell challenges traditional thoughts of talent and hard work, stressing the importance of opportunities, cultural backgrounds, and deliberate practice. This thought-provoking book encourages readers to rethink their approaches to success and shows the importance of making use of unique circumstances.
Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
In the book, Carol S. Dweck explores the power of mindset and its effect on personal growth and achievement. By distinguishing between a “fixed mindset” and a “growth mindset”, Dweck highlights how accepting challenges, maintaining resilience, and cultivating a love for learning can lead to remarkable success. This book provides valuable insights for transforming obstacles (障碍) into opportunities for growth.
Principles
Ray Dalio’s Principles is a transformative guidebook packed with valuable insights. Drawing on his extensive experience in investment management, Dalio shares practical wisdom for success. The book offers actionable principles for decision-making, problem-solving, and personal growth. By applying these principles, readers can deal with challenges, seize opportunities, and make a meaningful impact.
1. Which factors contributing to success does the second book stress
A. Talent and hard work. B. Creative thinking and teamwork.
C. Chances and cultural backgrounds. D. Adventurous action and confidence.
2. Whose book highlights the impact of mentality on individual development
A. Stephen R. Covey’s. B. Malcolm Gladwell’s.
C. Carol S. Dweck’s. D. Ray Dalio’s.
3. What is the text
A. A piece of news of new authors. B. A recommendation on books.
C. A paper on the secrets to success. D. A text on successfully writing books.
B
In 1999, Rebecca Constantino began doing a study at schools across Los Angeles. She had just completed a PhD in Language, Literacy and Learning, and she was analyzing children’s access to books in wealthy and low income communities.
One day, she saw something that stopped her in her tracks. “I was at a school in a wealthy community, and they were getting rid of almost brand-new books because they didn’t have room in the library,” said Constantino. She put the books in her car and drove them to a school in an underserved community.
Shocked by the difference she saw in public school libraries, Constantino became determined to bridge the gap. “School libraries are not funded well, and sometimes not funded at all,” said Constantino. “If you’re a child in an underserved community, you’re left with boring, outdated, and uninteresting books.”
The word about Constantino’s work was spread, and books began piling up. Today, her nonprofit organization, Access Books, has provided more than 1.5 million books to public- school and community libraries across California. The group has also redecorated close to 350 libraries in public schools and homeless shelters.
Constantino recruits (招募) volunteers who work alongside the community to create a warm, vibrant (充满生机的) and welcoming library space. Students and their families, as well as school staff and teachers, come together to join in. “We’re working together. It’s not a gift; it’s a partnership. It really builds a sense of community,”said Constantino.
In addition to book donations and refurbishing (再装修) libraries, the group offers author visits with schools and holds an annual writers conference for kids. Constantino said, “If we provide high-interest books and a beautiful library space, they do come and they do read. We found that in the schools that we serve, the number of books borrowed increases significantly after our coming. So we know that kids are really interested in the books that we give. My goal is that kids can always have a friend in a book and they can always turn to a book to find comfort and to learn something.”
4. Why did Constantino do the study in 1999
A. To prepare for a PhD.
B. To reduce the waste of books.
C. To donate more books to poor communities.
D. To figure out kids’ ways of gaining reading books.
5. How did Constantino bridge the gap
A. By obtaining donated books.
B. By raising money on the street.
C. By founding a profitable organization.
D. By getting support from the local government.
6. Which can best describe Constantino’s work
A. Ambitious. B. Controversial. C. Depressing. D. Successful.
7 What impact does the nonprofit organization have on kids in poor communities
A. They are more willing to read books.
B. They can turn to writers on campus.
C. They donate their own books to school libraries.
D. They think the books on the shelf difficult to read.
C
Finding low-cost sustainable building materials is important for the environment and in providing access to affordable housing. Researchers have created a composite (复合的) building material by replacing sand in building materials with a common, non-degradable (不可降解的) waste product: used disposable diapers (一次性尿布).
Driven by a desire to solve Indonesia’s significant population growth and demand for low-cost housing, researchers looked for a way of maintaining the benefits of building materials but making it more environmentally friendly and cheaper to produce. Building material samples containing different proportions (比例) of disposable diaper waste were tested. Then the researchers calculated the maximum amount of sand that could be replaced with diaper waste, finding that up to 8% of the sand could be replaced to safely construct a house with 36 square meters. 10% of the sand could be replaced in a three-story house and 27% in a single- story house. In terms of the materials used to create partition walls (隔断墙), the researchers said they could replace up to 40% of sand.
“This research has concluded that adding used diapers to building materials does not significantly weaken its strength, ” the team stated. “It proves using diapers to create composite materials is feasible, particularly concerning the development of environmentally friendly and cost-effective materials. ”
Indonesia is ranked sixth globally for disposable diaper usage. Many used diapers are thrown away in the country’s rivers and waterways, causing pollution. In 2019, the total waste in Indonesia was 29. 21 million tons. This figure rose to 32. 76 million tons in 2020.
However, the researchers know the current limitations of using waste diapers as a construction material. For one thing, it would require engagement with waste treatment facilities to collect used diapers from households and deal with them. Secondly, machines that cut up the used diapers would be needed on a large scale.
Nonetheless, the research highlights the potential for using non-degradable waste, addressing sustainability issues and providing low-cost housing.
8. Which is an advantage of replacing sand with used disposable diapers
A. Lowering carbon footprint. B. Speeding up the construction of housing.
C. Increasing the weight of building materials. D. Improving the quality of building materials.
9. What does the underlined word “feasible” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Enormous. B. Conservative. C. Practical. D. Urgent.
10. What is the author’s purpose of writing paragraph 4
A. To introduce a topic. B. To attract the readers.
C. To draw a conclusion. D. To provide background information.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. Building Materials Are in Great Demand
B. Indonesia’s Awareness of Environmental Protection
C. A Further Study on Materials of Disposable Diapers
D. Waste Disposable Diapers Lay the Foundation for Future Homes
D
When scientists talk about recent extinctions, birds and mammals (哺乳动物) get most of the attention. But the first global analysis of its kind finds it is twice as many plants that have disappeared as birds, mammals, and amphibians (两栖动物) combined.
Researchers reviewed published research, international databases, and museum specimens such as grasses from Madagascar, finding that 571 plants species have gone extinct in the past 250 years. One reason why the total is higher than that of the well-studied animals is that there are simply more species of plants. Looking at percentages, the situation is worse for mammals and birds. An estimated 5% of those species have gone extinct, compared with 0.2% of plants.
The loss includes the Chile sandalwood tree in the South Pacific, which was cut down for its fragrant (芳香的) wood. It was last seen on Robinson Crusoe Island in 1908. The extinction rates among plants have been highest for trees and shrubs on islands, which often have species that occur nowhere else, and in regions with rich diversity, especially the tropics and in Mediterranean climates.
Just a few years later, the world lost the banded Trinity (Thismia americana), a leafless plant that grew entirely underground except for its flowers. Most species of this kind of plant grow in rainforests, but this plant was first described in 1912 in a sandy wetland in Chicago, Illinois, and was wiped out by development.
According to the team’s report in Nature Ecology & Evolution, the total of 571 extinct plant species is four times higher than the official listing kept by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Even so, it is probably still an underestimate (低估), as less is known about the status of plants in Africa and South America than on other continents. Many of these species may disappear, too. A major review of the status of global biodiversity recently estimated that more than a million species, including 14% of plant and animal diversity, are threatened with extinction.
12. What caused the extinction of the Chile sandalwood tree
A. Climate change. B. The market demand.
C Environmental pollution. D. The decline of the habitat.
13. What do we know about the banded trinity
A. It flowered without bearing seeds.
B. It disappeared during the 19th century.
C. It was a flowering plant without leaves.
D. It was a rare plant growing underground.
14. What can we infer about the plant species from the text
A. Their current situation is more worrying.
B About one plant species dies out every year.
C. More plant species will keep alive in the reserve.
D. They would be replaced by other new species soon.
15. In which section of the newspaper can we find the text
A. Sports. B. Nature. C. Entertainment. D. Figures.
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。
Words of Support
When your friends have doubts about their work or think their latest idea is second-rate, you’ve probably felt unsure about just how to support. But being there for people you love can be a positive experience for both sides. ____16____ Read on for tips on how to show your support.
Be positive. One way to offer support is to remind your friends of any previous occasions when they doubted themselves or their writing but their English teacher thought it was great and gave them a top mark. If they’re still worried, you could highlight what you like in the work. Be as specific as you can about these areas. ____17____
Be supportive. The golden rule is to be supportive and to help people grow and develop.____18____This provides the person with something concrete that they can change and means they’re less likely to feel they’re being unfairly criticised or that there’s nothing they can do to make things better.
Be patient.____19____ This can help them feel valued. If someone hasn’t requested your opinions but they seem unsure of what they’ve done and you’re familiar with the subject, you could ask if they’d be OK to hear your thoughts.
____20____Part of being supportive and honest is appreciating when people treat you with the same respect and learning from what they know and the words of encouragement they share with you.
A. Be receptive.
B. Be straightforward.
C. A large part of this is giving constructive feedback.
D. What can you do to help them change their attitude to work
E. How can you make the experience pleasant and positive for you both
F. Give others time to respond and make sure you listen to their opinions.
G. This will show that you’ve paid attention and you want them to do well.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Life can throw us something difficult, but, every now and then, a ray of sunshine breaks through the clouds.
There’s an elderly lady in Boston who has her own heartwarming___21___. She is Marilyn. She happened to meet her own kind people during her ___22___ trip to the nearby supermarket on Saturdays.
Marilyn, who always had her husband by her side during previous ___23___ to the supermarket, gathered the strength to head to the supermarket in Auburndale after the loss of her ___24___.
She felt lucky that all was going well. However, at the checkout, she was ___25___ by the news that her credit card was ___26___. As it turned out, her card had been ___27___ a couple of days earlier because it was in her late husband’s name.
Marilyn was in a mix of shock and ___28___ as she stood at the register. A gentleman behind her, without hesitation, ___29___ to pay the bill. It wasn’t a small grocery bill!
Marilyn, with a deep sense of gratitude, ____30____ his help and hoped to pay him back. But all he said was, “No. Just wish me a happy life.” Marilyn didn’t want to ____31____though.
Her family turned to social media, eager to find the mystery man. Marilyn ____32____ her viewpoints, saying, “Even if he doesn’t want to come forward, I’m hoping that he’ll know that I’m ____33____ grateful.” And to keep the kindness rolling, she promised to help fellow ____34____whenever she could.
Stories like these ____35____ us of the boundless warmth and compassion humans are capable of.
21. A. experience B. approach C. announcement D. report
22. A. remote B. regular C. slow D. exciting
23. A. trips B. adventures C. discoveries D. celebrations
24. A. daughter B. father C. husband D. sister
25. A. convinced B. dominated C. advised D. hit
26. A. refused B. shamed C. observed D. ruined
27. A. complained B. canceled C. appreciated D. blamed
28. A. anger B. disappointment C. embarrassment D. delight
29. A. pretended B. offered C. learned D. regretted
30. A. affected B. performed C. caused D. accepted
31. A. sit back B. get around C. wipe out D. give up
32. A. matched B. voiced C. changed D. positioned
33. A. purely B. instantly C. incredibly D. originally
34. A. sellers B. composers C. sculptors D. shoppers
35. A. remind B. cure C. cheat D. clear
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A man has impressed many with his abilities to make whisked tea, applying his techniques to create vivid images with the tea foam (泡沫) ____36____ (produce) in the process. While collecting porcelain products and tea wares in particular, a man called Han ____37____ (gradual) developed an interest in the tea culture of the Song Dynasty.
Han had tried different ____38____ (type) of tea powder before he finally chose white tea as the raw material to create his whisked tea. “I learned the craft by myself, having practiced multiple times before finally mastering ____39____ skill. To successfully make a cup of whisked tea，hand-wrist coordination (配合) is of vital importance,” Han explained, ____40____ (add) that it took between 180 and 200 times of repeated whisking of the tea before a thick layer of foam appeared on ____41____ (it) surface.
Han said that he must be careful and fast when drawing pictures in case tea foam disappeared. He also explained that the images made of tea foam remained on the surface of the tea ____42____ some time which was between 45 minutes and 60 minutes. As a beginner, he often failed multiple times and had no option but ____43____ (start) over again and again.
The beauty of Chinese ink wash paintings is also conveyed in the images ____44____ are drawn with tea foam. Over the past six years, Han _____45_____ (create) nearly 200 images with tea foam by imitating masterpieces that date back to the Song Dynasty.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 你校外教Smith在自己的英文博客上邀请大家分享“The most impressive experience”。请你用英文发帖，内容包括：
1. 陈述经历；
2. 个人感想。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I am a high school student.
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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。
In a small town, there lived a young boy named Tom, who came from a poor family. Determined to gather enough money for his education, Tom decided to start a challenging journey, going door to door selling various items. Little did he know, his life was about to change with the arrival of a compassionate (有同情心的) young woman named Lucy.
While talking with Tom, Lucy, a kind-hearted individual, knew about Tom’s struggles. She thought she could do something to help him. She told Tom that education was the key to transforming his life. Determined to make a difference, Lucy gave Tom a sum of money so that he could afford his tuition fee (学费).
Moved by Lucy’s kindness and genuine concern, Tom was filled with gratitude. He was determined to seize this opportunity and remembered Lucy’s act of compassion throughout his journey towards success.
With renewed determination, Tom devoted himself to his studies, working diligently to overcome the obstacles that lay in his path. He strived for excellence and seized every learning opportunity that came his way. Tom’s pursuit of knowledge eventually paid off, pushing him towards a bright and successful future.
Years passed, and Tom worked hard and never gave up. He did really well in his chosen job and people respected him. Even though he achieved a lot, he never forgot how kind Lucy was to him.
One day, fate made Tom see Lucy when she was having a tough time. Even after a long time, Tom recognized her right away and knew he owed her something. Remembering how kind Lucy had been, Tom felt a strong urge to repay Lucy’s kindness, so he went to her and thanked her sincerely. He promised to stand by her side during her tough times. Tom listened carefully as Lucy shared her struggles and problems. He supported her wholeheartedly and offered a shoulder to lean on.
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Tom realized that Lucy needed more than just money.
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Besides his support, Tom organized a community fundraiser for Lucy.
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