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区仁寿一中南校区2023级高二上学期半期考试
英语学科试题
（满分150分，考试用时120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，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）
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 do we know about the man
A. He wants to read more books.
B. He gets high marks at school.
C. He doesn’t agree with the woman.
2. Who is the man
A. The woman’s husband. B. The woman’s boss. C. A policeman.
3. Where is the bus station
A. It’s near the post office.
B. It’s two blocks down the street.
C. It’s on the right side of the street.
4. To whom is the woman probably speaking
A. A salesman. B. A manager. C. A repairman.
5. What is the woman’s advantage to do the job
A. She has a lot of kids.
B. She has work experience.
C. She is strong enough for the job.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers going to decorate
A. A Christmas tree. B. Their home. C. A school hall.
7. Where does the man suggest placing the Christmas tree
A. Far from the entrance.
B. On the left of the entrance.
C. On the right of the entrance.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To change seats with him.
B. To make friends with him.
C. To ask him to make way for her.
9. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Lend him her CD.
B. Lend him a newspaper.
C. Give him a piece of gum (口香糖).
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a plane. B. On a train. C. At an airport.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is wrong with Dick
A. He watches TV while eating.
B. He has serious heart disease.
C. He eats too much junk food.
12. What does the man think of advertisement
A. They don’t have any effect on people.
B. They gradually change people’s attitude.
C. They can change people’s attitude overnight.
13. What are the speakers going to do
A. Stop their son watching TV.
B. Tell their son to eat what he watches.
C. Inform their son of his potential health problem.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A big family. B. A long trip. C. A holiday plan.
15. How will the woman travel
A. By plane. B. By train. C. By car.
16. Where does Tom live
A. On the West Coast. B. On the East Coast. C. In Montreal.
17. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The woman likes going home.
B. The man lives far from his parents.
C. The woman failed to get a flight ticket.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What can we learn from the speaker
A. Kissing is good manners in the US.
B. Kissing is forbidden in the US schools.
C. There are rules for kissing in the US.
19. What is the relationship between the boy and the girl
A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Brother and sister.
20. Why was the boy punished
A. He broke the American law.
B. He broke the school rules.
C. He broke his family rules.
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
The ebike has become an essential item, and even the King has been spotted riding one. According to the market research company Mintel, sales have almost tripled over the past five years. While ebikes have become increasingly commonplace, they are still undeniably expensive. You can pick up a perfectly adequate pushbike for 300, but most ebikes cost over 2,000. Now, Cycling Electric, designed to help consumers choose an ebike, offers the following recommendations.
Best folding bike
Carbo Model X
Price: 2,799|Weight: 13.3kg
Range: up to 34 miles
This is one of the most convenient bikes, from a little-known label. The lightweight Carbo X is the perfect example of convenience thanks to its carbon frame and belt drive, instead of a metal bike chain. This makes it lighter and less likely to get messy than an electric Brompton, with its more traditional, oil y chain.
Most stylish
Temple Cycles Classic
Price: from 2,995|Weight: 19kg
Range: up to 74 miles
This Bristol-based brand is known for its elegant pushbikes, which are hand-built in the city. This is its electric version. It’s a very sleek and functional commuter option and not too heavy. Temples have fewer proprietary (品牌专卖的) parts and so are serviceable in an y bike shop. Stylish as they may be, the VanMoofs and the Cowboys can be a bit more complex to get back-up and service.
The money-no-object option
Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX
Price: 5,380|Weight: 28. 4kg
Range: up to 93 miles
This is a prime example of the attention to detail delivering a high-quality experience in functionality, comfort and practicality — if you can afford it. It has the capacity to handle 25kg of luggage in a pannier, powerful road lights and a beautifully smooth motor.
21. What is the advantage of the Temples over other stylish ebike brands
A. They are more light weight. B. They are more comfortable.
C. They have more functions. D. They have easier access to service.
22. Which ebike will a consumer probably choose, who cares most about an excellent experience
A. Carbo Model X. B. Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX.
C. Temple Cycles Classic. D. The VanMoofs and the Cowboys.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A magazine column. B. A store advertisement.
C. An official document. D. A market research report.
B
Fighting through pain after running for 28 hours, and amid the sound of tired feet struggling through the Arizona dirt—finally soft, soothing (舒缓的) music could be heard over the horizon. The finish line, which was once 100 miles away, was right in front of him. A small, roaring human victory tunnel welcomed Zach Bates as he ran across the finish line.
Diagnosed with autism (自闭症) at the age of four, Bates completed the 100-mile ultramarathon (超级马拉松) earlier this year, becoming the youngest finisher in the race’s history, aged 19. Bates was a member of the cross-country team in high school but, after graduating he surprised his family with a new goal—to run a 100-mile race before his 20th birthday.
Neither Bates nor his parents had any previous experience in preparing for the task at hand, but Brian, his father, found ways to help, truly making it a family affair. In addition to hiking safe trails, they read books together, organized all his nutrition, and made sure their son had the right equipment—like the watch he wore on long runs so they could track him and make sure he was safe and on course. Rana and Brian even helped with training schedules before finding more experienced ultramarathon runners—such as mentor John Hendrix and coach Nickademus de la Rosa. With Hendrix and de la Rosa’s expertise, the young American prepared by competing in shorter distances and successfully worked his way up to the 100-miler in a short time.
Rather than having his autism be a reason to make the goal unreachable, his mom said the challenge has helped him stay focused. “If we listen to our children and allow them to do what they want to do and be a support to them, you’ll be so surprised at where they’ll end up,” Rana says.
24. How did Bates probably feel when he ran across the finish line
A. Painful but peaceful. B. Tired but cheerful.
C. Proud and overconfident. D. Comfortable and relaxed.
25 Why did Bates’ new goal surprise his family
A. Because he was diagnosed with autism.
B. Because he was across-country team member.
C. Because they considered the new goal impractical.
D Because it didn’t take long before he graduated from high school.
26. Which of the following did not contribute to Bates’ success
A. Encouragement of team members. B. His perseverance to the goal.
C. Support from his family. D. Guidance from experts.
27. What can we learn from the story
A. Birds of a feather flock together. B. Impossible is nothing.
C. All’s well that ends well. D. Much will have more.
C
A promotion offering 98 yuan domestic plane tickets is being advertised by Chinese online travel platform LY.COM. While such a low price sounds amazing, there is just one catch: The purchaser is not told where the flight is heading, nor when it will take off.
The promotion has become a trending topic on Chinese social media as some people have been attempting to book them ahead of the upcoming May Day holiday. Labeled as a “destination blind box” on the site, tickets are purchased through a rather hassle-less booking procedure, in which passengers provide their travel information, select a departure airport and then pay their 98 yuan. If the randomly chosen date and destination are unsuitable, users may ask for a refund, but once they “lock in” their tickets, there is no going back.
“Destination blind box” is now a hot topic on China’s online platforms. “I believe young people are a big target demographic (特定年龄段人口) for this promotion, because they not only enjoy the thrill of the unknown, but also like to show off their lives through these types of commercial activities. Like this one for instance, it doesn’t matter if they finally go or not. Booking a ticket and posting about it on social media can still suggest that one has adventurous and life-loving qualities,” said Fan, a marketing expert who has worked with civil aviation (航空) clients.
Many people not only shared the screenshots of tickets they drew, some even came up with a tutorial to teach the booking procedure under the free cancelling policy. However, some others claimed it is too rare to draw a ticket that is ideal. “If it wants to be a profitable activity, the release of the tickets must have been planned ahead and is not as random as it seems. It will not have popular airlines. The marketing campaign may also be aimed at the fast sale of some tickets from less popular airlines that were originally not that expensive. If they sell a large quantity of tickets, the company may still earn a profit even though the price is 98 yuan,” an expert in tourism suggested.
28. Which of the following best explains “catch” underlined in paragraph 1
A. Benefit. B. Disadvantage. C. Mistake. D. Charm.
29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The origin of “destination blind box”.
B. The popularity of “destination blind box”.
C. The original purpose of “destination blind box”.
D. The purchase introduction to “destination blind box”.
30. Why will “destination blind box” appeal to young people according to Fan
A. It accords with their lifestyle and attitudes. B. It allows them to experience various adventures.
C. It satisfies their desire to travel around China. D. It helps them save money on the cost of travel.
31. What can we infer about the promotion from the last paragraph
A. It makes it easy to get an ideal ticket. B. It still needs to be improved.
C. It will not bring in any profit. D. It will give a boost to tourism.
D
According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, the number of solar panels installed(安装)has grown rapidly in the past decade, and it has to grow even faster to meet climate goals. But all of that growth will take up a lot of space, and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy, few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
Solar developers want to put up panels as quickly and cheaply as possible, so they haven’t given much thought to what they put under them. Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.
“Solar projects need to be good neighbors,” says Jordan Macknick, the head of the Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment(InSPIRE)project. “They need to be protectors of the land and contribute to the agricultural economy.” InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land. One of the easiest low-impact solar strategies is providing habitat for pollinators(传粉昆虫).
Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades, which has damaged the U.S. agricultural economy. Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use. Conservation organizations put out pollinator-friendliness guidelines for home gardens, businesses, schools, cities—and now there are guidelines for solar farms.
Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction. “These pollinator-friendly solar farms can have a valuable impact on everything that’s going on in the landscape,” says Macknick.
32. What do solar developers often ignore
A. The decline in the demand for solar energy.
B. The negative impact of installing solar panels.
C. The rising labor cost of building solar farms.
D. The most recent advances in solar technology.
33. What does InSPIRE aim to do
A. Improve the productivity of local farms.
B. Invent new methods for controlling weeds.
C. Make solar projects environmentally friendly.
D. Promote the use of solar energy in rural areas.
34. What is the purpose of the laws mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To conserve pollinators. B. To restrict solar development.
C. To diversify the economy. D. To ensure the supply of energy.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Pollinators: To Leave or to Stay B. Solar Energy: Hope for the Future
C. InSPIRE: A Leader in Agriculture D. Solar Farms: A New Development
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first. ____36____ There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize.
First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. ____37____ Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task.
Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. ____38____
Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. ____39____ If you think of the offense (冒犯) as an emotional bruise (瘀伤), think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals.
____40____ Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.
A. Forgiveness and acceptance may take time.
B. To give or receive a good apology is an art.
C. But with practice, everyone can learn to do it.
D. Listening to the response to our apologies is important.
E. Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting.
F. In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage.
G. Taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame for everything.
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。
On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have ____41____ the course earlier than she did. Her ____42____ came because she was carrying a ____43____ across the finish line.
As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her ____44____ when a runner in front of her began crying in pain. She ____45____ to help her fellow runner, Danielle Lenoue. Bailey took her arm to see if she could walk forward with ____46____. She couldn’t. Bailey then ____47____ to let Lenoue climb onto her back and carried her all the way to the finish line, then another 300 feet to where Lenoue could get ____48____ attention.
Once there, Lenoue was ____49____ and later taken to a hospital, where she learned that she had serious injuries in one of her knees. She would have struggled with extreme _____50_____ to make it to that aid checkpoint without Bailey’s help.
As for Bailey, she is more _____51_____ about why her act is considered a big _____52_____. “She was just crying. I couldn’t _____53_____ her,” Bailey told the reporter. “I feel like I was just doing the right thing.”
Although the two young women were strangers before the _____54_____, they’ve since become friends. Neither won the race, but the _____55_____ of human kindness won the day.
41. A. designed B. followed C. changed D. finished
42. A. delay B. chance C. trouble D. excuse
43. A. judge B. volunteer C. classmate D. competitor
44 A. race B. school C. town D. training
45. A. agreed B. returned C. stopped D. promised
46. A. courage B. aid C. patience D. advice
47. A. went away B. stood up C. stepped aside D. bent down
48. A. medical B. public C. constant D. equal
49. A. interrupted B. assessed C. identified D. appreciated
50. A. hunger B. pain C. cold D. tiredness
51. A. worried B. ashamed C. confused D. discouraged
52. A. game B. problem C. lesson D. deal
53. A. leave B. cure C. bother D. understand
54. A. ride B. test C. meet D. show
55. A. secret B. display C. benefit D. exchange
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。
Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to capture the attention of the world. Kung fu, ____56____ (especial), has had a great effect ____57____ the millions of people who first learned about China through it. From that, they may come to China and learn about some other ____58____ (aspect) of this culture. Other Asian nations have long known about the ____59____ (great) of ancient Chinese culture. Their own cultures are ____60____ mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. Korea and Japan long ago adopted Confucianism, something that continues today even as it ____61____ (challenge) by pop culture. This strength comes from the ideas ____62____ (give) in the Four Books of Confucianism, which built upon the ideas of an even ____63____ (much) ancient period codified (编纂) in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns ____64____ is unique Chinese, for example, feng shui. So far China has taken steps _____65_____ (further) this spread of its culture by establishing Chinese Cultural Centers in such places as the United States and Europe.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 2024年巴黎奥运会上中国体育健儿成绩做人，青年学子备受鼓舞。为此，你校将举行主题为“学奥运，圆梦想”的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括：
（1）你对奥运精神的理解；
（2）你实现梦想的决心。
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Good morning, dear teachers and fellow students!
Today, I am extremely excited to stand here and deliver a speech.
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Thank you all!
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Shavi, a homeless dog, suffered a terrifying moment on the deserted streets of south- west Russia during a bitter winter. After being struck by a car, with two broken legs, her pain echoed (回响) silently in the icy air. Fortunately, a warm-hearted vet (兽医) happened upon the scene, his compassion driving him to provide the much -needed care and attention. Through tireless efforts and treatment, Shavi’s broken bones began to heal. After launching an appeal to find someone who could look after Shavi, the vet found Nina Baranovskaya, a well-known doctor with a passion for aiding animals, who collected her and helped her to walk again.
With a heart full of thanks, Shavi turned a new chapter of her journey under the loving care of Nina. Day by day, Shavi regained her strength and confidence. The bond between Shavi and Nina deepened with each passing moment. They spent countless happy hours together, playing in the park, chasing butterflies, and enjoying each other’s company (陪伴) . Nina loved these simple yet precious moments, finding comfort and joy in Shavi’s loyalty and playful behavior. Together, they formed a beautiful partnership, united by love and the shared happiness of companionship.
Nina’s life took an unexpected turn when she got a new job that made her move to another city. Sadly, she couldn’t keep Shavi in her new small apartment. Luckily, one of Nina’s friends decided to adopt Shavi, who, however, lived 185miles away, close to the Russian border. But just days after settling into his new home, Shavi disappeared silently. Nina felt heartbroken, thinking about her lost friend in the vast Russian landscape.
注意：
1．续写词数为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Two weeks later, while walking along the road outside her home, Nina felt something brush up against her leg.
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The pair stuck together and moved into a bigger apartment.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________区仁寿一中南校区2023级高二上学期半期考试
英语学科试题
（满分150分，考试用时120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，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）
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 do we know about the man
A. He wants to read more books.
B. He gets high marks at school.
C. He doesn’t agree with the woman.
【答案】B
【原文】W: I’m exhausted. My mom always tells me to read more. You are lucky for you get As and Bs at school.
M: Well, my mom wants me to do sports for a change.
2. Who is the man
A. The woman’s husband. B. The woman’s boss. C. A policeman.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Show me your driver’s license, madam.
W: Here it is sir. I know I was speeding but I need to be somewhere now.
3. Where is the bus station
A. It’s near the post office.
B. It’s two blocks down the street.
C. It’s on the right side of the street.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Excuse me. How do I get to the bus station
M: The bus station Go straight ahead. It’s about three blocks down this street on your left. It’s next to the post office. You can’t Miss it.
4. To whom is the woman probably speaking
A. A salesman. B. A manager. C. A repairman.
【答案】C
【原文】W: It’s always been hard to get this car to work well.
M: If you leave the car with me, I’ll get it fixed for you this afternoon.
5. What is the woman’s advantage to do the job
A. She has a lot of kids.
B. She has work experience.
C. She is strong enough for the job.
【答案】B
【原文】M: So Miss Wang, may I ask why you think you are fit for this job
W: I used to be in an educational program working with a lot of kids, so I know what to expect in the job.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What are the speakers going to decorate
A. A Christmas tree. B. Their home. C. A school hall.
7. Where does the man suggest placing the Christmas tree
A. Far from the entrance.
B. On the left of the entrance.
C. On the right of the entrance.
【答案】6. C 7. B
【原文】M: Let’s discuss the furniture, equipment and decorations in the school hall for the coming Christmas party.
W: Okay, let’s start with the reception counter. I think it should be close to the entrance. If it’s far away from the entrance, it’ll be very inconvenient to the participants.
M: I agree. Shall we set the reception counter on the right side of the entrance
W: Good idea. What about the left side of the entrance
M: What about a large Christmas tree I think we’ll give our participants a very good first impression if we place it there.
W: Fantastic. We also need to think about where to place the drinks. Are we going to place the two tables next to each other
M: I think so.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does the woman talk to the man
A. To change seats with him.
B. To make friends with him.
C. To ask him to make way for her.
9. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Lend him her CD.
B. Lend him a newspaper.
C. Give him a piece of gum (口香糖).
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a plane. B. On a train. C. At an airport.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A
【原文】W: Excuse me. Are you in the middle seat
M: Yes, what’s up
W: I’m in the side seat by the window. I guess you’ll need to let me through.
M: No problem.
W: Thanks. Sorry for making you get out of your seat.
M: That’s all right. I notice you have a few newspapers there. Would you mind lending me one
W: No, not at all. Which one would you like The Bew York Times or the guardian
M: I prefer the British paper, the guardian, please. I usually read it at home.
W: Okay. I’m just listening to music while we wait for the plane to take off. So the guardian is all yours.
M: Thanks a lot. That’s really nice of you. Would you like a piece of gum that will make you comfortable when the plane takes off
W: That would be great. Thank you very much.
M: It’s my pleasure.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What is wrong with Dick
A. He watches TV while eating.
B. He has serious heart disease.
C. He eats too much junk food.
12. What does the man think of advertisement
A. They don’t have any effect on people.
B. They gradually change people’s attitude.
C. They can change people’s attitude overnight.
13. What are the speakers going to do
A. Stop their son watching TV.
B. Tell their son to eat what he watches.
C. Inform their son of his potential health problem.
【答案】11. C 12. B 13. C
【原文】M: The doctor told our son to watch what he eats.
W: But he eats what he watches every day.
M: Well, I think advertising is to blame. It’s so effective that the more he watches, the more he’s likely to reflect what he sees in the advertisements.
W: I just want to say that advertising is successful.
M: It doesn’t happen overnight. There is always I want, I want in advertisements, so over time they gradually change his attitude towards food.
W: Well, what shall we do now Stop him watching TV
M: No, that won’t work. But I think we’d better tell Dick what the doctor said.
W: To watch what he eats He already knows that.
M: Not only that, the doctor added that he would risk serious heart disease if he continued eating junk food and drinking Cola.
W: What My goodness, why didn’t you tell me earlier
M: Honey, I didn’t want you to be too worried.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A big family. B. A long trip. C. A holiday plan.
15. How will the woman travel
A. By plane. B. By train. C. By car.
16. Where does Tom live
A. On the West Coast. B. On the East Coast. C. In Montreal.
17. What can we learn from the conversation
A. The woman likes going home.
B. The man lives far from his parents.
C. The woman failed to get a flight ticket.
【答案】14. C 15. A 16. B 17. A
【原文】M: So Victoria, you are going home for the holiday
W: I sure am. I’ve booked a flight for tomorrow afternoon and I can’t wait.
M: That sounds great.
W: What about you going home too
M: I’m still thinking…
W: Haven’t decided yet Oh, you’re never going to get a flight out of here. I’m sure all the seats have been reserved by now. It’s the holiday season after all.
M: Well, it’s not such a big deal for me. My family only lives about 150 miles away from here. I usually drive or take the train. It’s a short trip.
W: You don’t sound very excited about it.
M: Well, we not really a very close knit family. I have three brothers and they spread all over the place. Tom lives on the east coast and David on the west coast. I even have a brother in Montreal.
W: Oh wow. What does he do
M: Translation work. It’s kind of strange, but we rarely get together as a family anymore.
W: Well, I try to get home as much as possible. We’re a big family. There are six of us children, so it’s always a lot of fun.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What can we learn from the speaker
A. Kissing is good manners in the US.
B. Kissing is forbidden in the US schools.
C. There are rules for kissing in the US.
19. What is the relationship between the boy and the girl
A. Classmates. B. Strangers. C. Brother and sister.
20. Why was the boy punished
A. He broke the American law.
B. He broke the school rules.
C. He broke his family rules.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. B
【原文】W: You may think that America is a free country and that Americans kiss their friends. Well, it is. But if you kiss the wrong person, you might get into trouble. This is what happened to John, a 6-year-old primary school pupil. Who did he kiss
He kissed a girl on the cheek in the school. They were in the same class. However, a teacher saw it and told the headmaster who thought that Jon should be punished. Jon was told to leave his classroom and stayed in another classroom by himself. When Jon’s mother knew about this, she became very angry. She wanted the headmaster to tell her why the school punished her son for kissing another 6-year-old girl. The girl asked him to kiss her and he did this only to show friendship. What’s wrong with this She said the headmaster thought that it was wrong of a boy to kiss the girl even though they were only six years old. It is stated clearly in the student handbook. It is unwelcome behavior, the headmaster said.
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
The ebike has become an essential item, and even the King has been spotted riding one. According to the market research company Mintel, sales have almost tripled over the past five years. While ebikes have become increasingly commonplace, they are still undeniably expensive. You can pick up a perfectly adequate pushbike for 300, but most ebikes cost over 2,000. Now, Cycling Electric, designed to help consumers choose an ebike, offers the following recommendations.
Best folding bike
Carbo Model X
Price: 2,799|Weight: 13.3kg
Range: up to 34 miles
This is one of the most convenient bikes, from a little-known label. The lightweight Carbo X is the perfect example of convenience thanks to its carbon frame and belt drive, instead of a metal bike chain. This makes it lighter and less likely to get messy than an electric Brompton, with its more traditional, oil y chain.
Most stylish
Temple Cycles Classic
Price: from 2,995|Weight: 19kg
Range: up to 74 miles
This Bristol-based brand is known for its elegant pushbikes, which are hand-built in the city. This is its electric version. It’s a very sleek and functional commuter option and not too heavy. Temples have fewer proprietary (品牌专卖的) parts and so are serviceable in an y bike shop. Stylish as they may be, the VanMoofs and the Cowboys can be a bit more complex to get back-up and service.
The money-no-object option
Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX
Price: 5,380|Weight: 28. 4kg
Range: up to 93 miles
This is a prime example of the attention to detail delivering a high-quality experience in functionality, comfort and practicality — if you can afford it. It has the capacity to handle 25kg of luggage in a pannier, powerful road lights and a beautifully smooth motor.
21. What is the advantage of the Temples over other stylish ebike brands
A. They are more light weight. B. They are more comfortable.
C. They have more functions. D. They have easier access to service.
22. Which ebike will a consumer probably choose, who cares most about an excellent experience
A. Carbo Model X. B. Riese & Müller Nevo4 GT Vario GX.
C. Temple Cycles Classic. D. The VanMoofs and the Cowboys.
23. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A magazine column. B. A store advertisement.
C. An official document. D. A market research report.
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A
B
Fighting through pain after running for 28 hours, and amid the sound of tired feet struggling through the Arizona dirt—finally soft, soothing (舒缓的) music could be heard over the horizon. The finish line, which was once 100 miles away, was right in front of him. A small, roaring human victory tunnel welcomed Zach Bates as he ran across the finish line.
Diagnosed with autism (自闭症) at the age of four, Bates completed the 100-mile ultramarathon (超级马拉松) earlier this year, becoming the youngest finisher in the race’s history, aged 19. Bates was a member of the cross-country team in high school but, after graduating he surprised his family with a new goal—to run a 100-mile race before his 20th birthday.
Neither Bates nor his parents had any previous experience in preparing for the task at hand, but Brian, his father, found ways to help, truly making it a family affair. In addition to hiking safe trails, they read books together, organized all his nutrition, and made sure their son had the right equipment—like the watch he wore on long runs so they could track him and make sure he was safe and on course. Rana and Brian even helped with training schedules before finding more experienced ultramarathon runners—such as mentor John Hendrix and coach Nickademus de la Rosa. With Hendrix and de la Rosa’s expertise, the young American prepared by competing in shorter distances and successfully worked his way up to the 100-miler in a short time.
Rather than having his autism be a reason to make the goal unreachable, his mom said the challenge has helped him stay focused. “If we listen to our children and allow them to do what they want to do and be a support to them, you’ll be so surprised at where they’ll end up,” Rana says.
24. How did Bates probably feel when he ran across the finish line
A. Painful but peaceful. B. Tired but cheerful.
C. Proud and overconfident. D. Comfortable and relaxed.
25 Why did Bates’ new goal surprise his family
A. Because he was diagnosed with autism.
B. Because he was across-country team member.
C. Because they considered the new goal impractical.
D Because it didn’t take long before he graduated from high school.
26. Which of the following did not contribute to Bates’ success
A. Encouragement of team members. B. His perseverance to the goal.
C. Support from his family. D. Guidance from experts.
27. What can we learn from the story
A. Birds of a feather flock together. B. Impossible is nothing.
C. All’s well that ends well. D. Much will have more.
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. A 27. B
C
A promotion offering 98 yuan domestic plane tickets is being advertised by Chinese online travel platform LY.COM. While such a low price sounds amazing, there is just one catch: The purchaser is not told where the flight is heading, nor when it will take off.
The promotion has become a trending topic on Chinese social media as some people have been attempting to book them ahead of the upcoming May Day holiday. Labeled as a “destination blind box” on the site, tickets are purchased through a rather hassle-less booking procedure, in which passengers provide their travel information, select a departure airport and then pay their 98 yuan. If the randomly chosen date and destination are unsuitable, users may ask for a refund, but once they “lock in” their tickets, there is no going back.
“Destination blind box” is now a hot topic on China’s online platforms. “I believe young people are a big target demographic (特定年龄段人口) for this promotion, because they not only enjoy the thrill of the unknown, but also like to show off their lives through these types of commercial activities. Like this one for instance, it doesn’t matter if they finally go or not. Booking a ticket and posting about it on social media can still suggest that one has adventurous and life-loving qualities,” said Fan, a marketing expert who has worked with civil aviation (航空) clients.
Many people not only shared the screenshots of tickets they drew, some even came up with a tutorial to teach the booking procedure under the free cancelling policy. However, some others claimed it is too rare to draw a ticket that is ideal. “If it wants to be a profitable activity, the release of the tickets must have been planned ahead and is not as random as it seems. It will not have popular airlines. The marketing campaign may also be aimed at the fast sale of some tickets from less popular airlines that were originally not that expensive. If they sell a large quantity of tickets, the company may still earn a profit even though the price is 98 yuan,” an expert in tourism suggested.
28. Which of the following best explains “catch” underlined in paragraph 1
A. Benefit. B. Disadvantage. C. Mistake. D. Charm.
29. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The origin of “destination blind box”.
B. The popularity of “destination blind box”.
C. The original purpose of “destination blind box”.
D. The purchase introduction to “destination blind box”.
30. Why will “destination blind box” appeal to young people according to Fan
A. It accords with their lifestyle and attitudes. B. It allows them to experience various adventures.
C. It satisfies their desire to travel around China. D. It helps them save money on the cost of travel.
31. What can we infer about the promotion from the last paragraph
A. It makes it easy to get an ideal ticket. B. It still needs to be improved.
C. It will not bring in any profit. D. It will give a boost to tourism.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. A 31. B
D
According to the Solar Energy Industry Association, the number of solar panels installed(安装)has grown rapidly in the past decade, and it has to grow even faster to meet climate goals. But all of that growth will take up a lot of space, and though more and more people accept the concept of solar energy, few like large solar panels to be installed near them.
Solar developers want to put up panels as quickly and cheaply as possible, so they haven’t given much thought to what they put under them. Often, they’ll end up filling the area with small stones and using chemicals to control weeds. The result is that many communities, especially in farming regions, see solar farms as destroyers of the soil.
“Solar projects need to be good neighbors,” says Jordan Macknick, the head of the Innovative Site Preparation and Impact Reductions on the Environment(InSPIRE)project. “They need to be protectors of the land and contribute to the agricultural economy.” InSPIRE is investigating practical approaches to “low-impact” solar development, which focuses on establishing and operating solar farms in a way that is kinder to the land. One of the easiest low-impact solar strategies is providing habitat for pollinators(传粉昆虫).
Habitat loss, pesticide use, and climate change have caused dramatic declines in pollinator populations over the past couple of decades, which has damaged the U.S. agricultural economy. Over 28 states have passed laws related to pollinator habitat protection and pesticide use. Conservation organizations put out pollinator-friendliness guidelines for home gardens, businesses, schools, cities—and now there are guidelines for solar farms.
Over the past few years, many solar farm developers have transformed the space under their solar panels into a shelter for various kinds of pollinators, resulting in soil improvement and carbon reduction. “These pollinator-friendly solar farms can have a valuable impact on everything that’s going on in the landscape,” says Macknick.
32. What do solar developers often ignore
A. The decline in the demand for solar energy.
B. The negative impact of installing solar panels.
C. The rising labor cost of building solar farms.
D. The most recent advances in solar technology.
33. What does InSPIRE aim to do
A. Improve the productivity of local farms.
B. Invent new methods for controlling weeds.
C. Make solar projects environmentally friendly.
D. Promote the use of solar energy in rural areas.
34. What is the purpose of the laws mentioned in paragraph 4
A. To conserve pollinators. B. To restrict solar development.
C. To diversify the economy. D. To ensure the supply of energy.
35. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Pollinators: To Leave or to Stay B. Solar Energy: Hope for the Future
C. InSPIRE: A Leader in Agriculture D. Solar Farms: A New Development
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. A 35. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容,从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first. ____36____ There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize.
First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. ____37____ Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task.
Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. ____38____
Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. ____39____ If you think of the offense (冒犯) as an emotional bruise (瘀伤), think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals.
____40____ Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.
A. Forgiveness and acceptance may take time.
B. To give or receive a good apology is an art.
C. But with practice, everyone can learn to do it.
D. Listening to the response to our apologies is important.
E. Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting.
F. In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage.
G. Taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame for everything.
【答案】36. C 37. E 38. F 39. A 40. D
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。
On Oct. 11, hundreds of runners competed in a cross-country race in Minnesota. Melanie Bailey should have ____41____ the course earlier than she did. Her ____42____ came because she was carrying a ____43____ across the finish line.
As reported by a local newspaper, Bailey was more than two-thirds of the way through her ____44____ when a runner in front of her began crying in pain. She ____45____ to help her fellow runner, Danielle Lenoue. Bailey took her arm to see if she could walk forward with ____46____. She couldn’t. Bailey then ____47____ to let Lenoue climb onto her back and carried her all the way to the finish line, then another 300 feet to where Lenoue could get ____48____ attention.
Once there, Lenoue was ____49____ and later taken to a hospital, where she learned that she had serious injuries in one of her knees. She would have struggled with extreme _____50_____ to make it to that aid checkpoint without Bailey’s help.
As for Bailey, she is more _____51_____ about why her act is considered a big _____52_____. “She was just crying. I couldn’t _____53_____ her,” Bailey told the reporter. “I feel like I was just doing the right thing.”
Although the two young women were strangers before the _____54_____, they’ve since become friends. Neither won the race, but the _____55_____ of human kindness won the day.
41. A. designed B. followed C. changed D. finished
42. A. delay B. chance C. trouble D. excuse
43. A. judge B. volunteer C. classmate D. competitor
44 A. race B. school C. town D. training
45. A. agreed B. returned C. stopped D. promised
46. A. courage B. aid C. patience D. advice
47. A. went away B. stood up C. stepped aside D. bent down
48. A. medical B. public C. constant D. equal
49. A. interrupted B. assessed C. identified D. appreciated
50. A. hunger B. pain C. cold D. tiredness
51. A. worried B. ashamed C. confused D. discouraged
52. A. game B. problem C. lesson D. deal
53. A. leave B. cure C. bother D. understand
54. A. ride B. test C. meet D. show
55. A. secret B. display C. benefit D. exchange
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. D 44. A 45. C 46. B 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. B 51. C 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. B
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。
Traditional Chinese culture is beginning to capture the attention of the world. Kung fu, ____56____ (especial), has had a great effect ____57____ the millions of people who first learned about China through it. From that, they may come to China and learn about some other ____58____ (aspect) of this culture. Other Asian nations have long known about the ____59____ (great) of ancient Chinese culture. Their own cultures are ____60____ mix of native ones and those Chinese characteristics. Korea and Japan long ago adopted Confucianism, something that continues today even as it ____61____ (challenge) by pop culture. This strength comes from the ideas ____62____ (give) in the Four Books of Confucianism, which built upon the ideas of an even ____63____ (much) ancient period codified (编纂) in the Five Classics. From them, the West learns ____64____ is unique Chinese, for example, feng shui. So far China has taken steps _____65_____ (further) this spread of its culture by establishing Chinese Cultural Centers in such places as the United States and Europe.
【答案】56. especially
57. on##upon
58. aspects
59. greatness
60. a 61. is challenged
62. given 63. more
64 what 65. to further
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 2024年巴黎奥运会上中国体育健儿成绩做人，青年学子备受鼓舞。为此，你校将举行主题为“学奥运，圆梦想”的英语演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括：
（1）你对奥运精神的理解；
（2）你实现梦想的决心。
注意：
（1）词数80左右；
（2）可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Good morning, dear teachers and fellow students!
Today, I am extremely excited to stand here and deliver a speech.
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Thank you all!
【答案】Good morning, dear teachers and fellow students!
Today, I am extremely excited to stand here and deliver a speech.
The Olympic spirit embodies the essence of perseverance, unity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. It’s the flame that burns in the hearts of athletes, driving them to push beyond their limits and achieve what was once thought impossible.
As a young student, I am determined to embrace this Olympic mindset in my journey towards realizing my dreams. I will work hard, set ambitious targets, and never give up. I will learn to cooperate with others, because only in that way can we accomplish more than we do alone.
Thank you all!
第二节（满分25分）
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Shavi, a homeless dog, suffered a terrifying moment on the deserted streets of south- west Russia during a bitter winter. After being struck by a car, with two broken legs, her pain echoed (回响) silently in the icy air. Fortunately, a warm-hearted vet (兽医) happened upon the scene, his compassion driving him to provide the much -needed care and attention. Through tireless efforts and treatment, Shavi’s broken bones began to heal. After launching an appeal to find someone who could look after Shavi, the vet found Nina Baranovskaya, a well-known doctor with a passion for aiding animals, who collected her and helped her to walk again.
With a heart full of thanks, Shavi turned a new chapter of her journey under the loving care of Nina. Day by day, Shavi regained her strength and confidence. The bond between Shavi and Nina deepened with each passing moment. They spent countless happy hours together, playing in the park, chasing butterflies, and enjoying each other’s company (陪伴) . Nina loved these simple yet precious moments, finding comfort and joy in Shavi’s loyalty and playful behavior. Together, they formed a beautiful partnership, united by love and the shared happiness of companionship.
Nina’s life took an unexpected turn when she got a new job that made her move to another city. Sadly, she couldn’t keep Shavi in her new small apartment. Luckily, one of Nina’s friends decided to adopt Shavi, who, however, lived 185miles away, close to the Russian border. But just days after settling into his new home, Shavi disappeared silently. Nina felt heartbroken, thinking about her lost friend in the vast Russian landscape.
注意：
1．续写词数为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Two weeks later, while walking along the road outside her home, Nina felt something brush up against her leg.
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The pair stuck together and moved into a bigger apartment.
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【答案】One possible Version
Paragraph 1: Two weeks later, while walking along the road outside her home, Nina felt something brushing up against her leg. Surprised, she looked down to find Shavi shaking her tail with excitement. Tears of joy streamed down Nina’s face as she knelt down to embrace Shavi, knowing that Shavi had made the almost 200-mile journey back to her. An sense of relief and happiness washing over her, Nina knew deep down that she couldn’t bear to be separated from Shavi again. She made up her mind to find a solution.
Paragraph 2: The pair stuck together and moved into a bigger apartment. Shavi’s return brought a new sense of purpose and happiness into Nina’s life. They shared a bond that couldn’t be broken, and Nina was determined to never give him away again. Animals are the most loyal and loving creatures in the world. For every drop of human love, they are willing to give all of theirs in return. Nina knows that from her personal experience. Shavi is like a child to her.

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