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万源中学高2025届高二（上）期中考试
英语试题
本试卷满分150分，考试用时150分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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。
第Ⅰ卷
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman doing
A.Asking about the man’s plan. B. Offering the man a job. C. Introducing a company.
2.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A university. B. A lab. C. A physicist.
3.What does the woman want to do
A.Ask the man for advice.
B.Leave something for the man.
C.Talk with the man.
4.Who is a musician
A.The man’s daughter. B. The man’s wife. C. The man.
5.What does the woman think of the man’s invention
A. Surprising. B. Useful. C. Important.
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、三个选项汇总选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每个小题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至7题
6.Where are the speakers most probably
A.In the hotel. B. At the airport. C. On the plane.
7.How long will the woman stay in Shanghai this time
A.Three weeks. B. Two weeks C. One week.
请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does the woman want the man to do for the party
A.Prepare food. B. Record some music. C. Hire a band.
9.When will the speakers meet again before the party
A.This Monday. B. This Friday. C. Next Tuesday.
请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the woman’s father
A. A college teacher. B. A businessman. C. A doctor.
11. What advice does the man give the woman
A. Start drawing as early as possible.
B. Apply for an arts college.
C. Choose her major carefully.
12. When will the woman talk with her parents
A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow afternoon. C. Tomorrow evening.
请听第9段材料，回答13-16题。
13. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Mother and son.
14. Where is the man most probably
A. At home. B. In Jack’s house. C. In his office.
15. When did Jean come back from Washington
A. Yesterday afternoon. B. Last night. C. This morning.
16. How many people are going to the movies with the man
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What color was Joel’s car
A. Red. B. White. C. Black.
18. Where did Joel live
A. In Bell. B. In Montebello. C. In Los Angeles.
19. How long did it take Joel to pass his written test
A. Six days. B. A month. C. Six weeks.
20. How did Joel learn to drive in the end
A. His uncle taught him. B. His cousin taught him. C. He taught himself.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分）
A
Dictionary.com Dad Joke Competition
The funny thing about dad jokes is that they're not just for dads. The point is: Dads made dad jokes famous, but anyone can tell a dad joke. It's simple: We provide the setup, and you supply the dad-jokiest punchline (妙语).
The setup
The setup: Why did the dictionary cross the road
You supply the punchline.
For example:
Why did the dictionary cross the road To find its meaning.
Why did the dictionary cross the road Because it was going through a rough spell.
How to enter
We are now accepting submissions (提交的作品)! The deadline for submissions is at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
The standards
All entries will be judged on the following standards.
Your submission must:
1. Be your original work.
2. Your punchline should be relevant (有关的) to the setup and include a pun.
3 Be 25 words or less.
How you can win
When the competition entry period has closed, our editors will review all the submissions and narrow them down to three finalists.
Starting on Monday, June 12, you will have a chance to vote on our sites or social media to choose which of the finalists you think is best. Voting is open to all.
The results of the votes will be announced by Thursday, June 15, 2023.
What you can win
The finalist who receives the most votes will win:
A $100 gift card
A gift package with Dictionary.com brand swag (垂花饰)
The second- and third-place runners-up will receive:
A gift package with Dictionary.com brand swag Didn't make the cut (入选) Your joke may still have the chance to appear on our sites and social media.
1. What do we know about the competition
A. It fails to provide a detailed setup. B. It begins on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
C. It is designed specially for fathers. D. It encourages participants to create jokes.
2. What should participants do to win the competition
A. They should send their original works.
B. They should get enough likes on social media.
C. They should submit jokes of more than 25 words.
D. They should campaign for votes on social media.
3. What might those who didn't win the competition earn
A. A free dictionary.
B. A 100-dollar gift card.
C. A gift package with Dictionary.com brand swag.
D. An opportunity to have their jokes shared online by Dictionary.com.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。短文介绍了笑话大赛的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The point is: Dads made dad jokes famous, but anyone can tell a dad joke. It's simple: We provide the setup, and you supply the dad-jokiest punchline (妙语).”（重点是:爸爸们让爸爸的笑话出名了，但是任何人都可以讲爸爸的笑话。很简单:我们提供设置，你提供最搞笑的笑话。）可知，比赛鼓励参加者创造笑话。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Your submission must:中的“Be your original work（是原创作品）”可知，参赛者应该提交原创作品。故选A项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据What you can win中的“A gift package with Dictionary.com brand swag Didn't make the cut (入选) Your joke may still have the chance to appear on our sites and social media.”（一份由Dictionary.com为未能入选者提供的大礼包。你的笑话可能仍然有机会出现在我们的网站和社交媒体上。）可知，那些没有赢得比赛的人可能会得到有机会让他们的笑话被Dictionary.com在线分享。故选D项。
B
A lot of people are scared of spiders (蜘蛛) and consider their webs to be dirt. But, growing up in Argentina and Italy, I remember seeing webs in the corners of my house and thinking they were gorgeous. Today I create works of art using these beautiful structures.
In my studio, I have a collection of spider webs and hundreds of different spiders. I spend a lot of time experimenting with them. I put a spider in a box and observe how it goes about constructing its web. I sometimes turn the box on its side to see how the spider reacts. Sometimes I put another spider in the box to see how it works with the structure the last one left in place. It may ignore that web and start again from scratch (从头开始) or begin adding to it.
I worked on digitizing webs. Though I see myself as an artist, I actually trained as an architect and the idea is to compare the properties of spiders’ webs with architectural structures to see if there are any similarities.
Of the thousands of species around the world, the one that interests me the most is the Stegodyphus dumicola. In groups, they make thousands of single threads (线), which are then entangled (缠) into a giant web that can lift the spiders straight up and transport them away. It is known as “ballooning”. During the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, for example, I exhibited the vast “aerocene” globes based on it. They aren’t sculptures but rather air-filled bubbles (气泡) that might one day float around the world, powered only by wind and the heat of the sun. I use them to challenge popular ideas about energy use and transportation.
My ambition is to take my work with spiders to the International Space Station, to conduct live experiments to see how they might behave and how they would build webs in a new environment without gravity. I am speaking to NASA about it. I hope to turn them into spidernauts.
4. What does the underlined word “gorgeous” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Beautiful. B. Complex. C. Annoying. D. Strange.
5. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. How the author developed an interest in spiders’ webs.
B. How the author observed spiders constructing webs.
C. How the author produced digitized webs.
D. How the author collected different spiders.
6. What can we learn about vast “aerocene” globes
A They can float around the world freely now.
B. They support popular ideas about energy use.
C. They take inspiration from a type of spider’s web.
D. They are already powered only by wind and the heat of the sun.
7. What is the author’s great goal
A. Becoming an astronaut.
B. Experimenting with spiders in space.
C. Coming up with smart strategies against climate change.
D. Finding the similarities between spiders’ webs and architectural structures.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己通过蜘蛛网进行艺术创作的经历。
【4题详解】
词句猜测题。划线词句后文“Today I create works of art using these beautiful structures. (今天，我用这些美丽的结构创作艺术作品)”说明作者认为蜘蛛网的结构很美丽，从而推知句“But, growing up in Argentina and Italy, I remember seeing webs in the corners of my house and thinking they were gorgeous. (但是，我是在阿根廷和意大利长大的，我记得我在家里的角落里看到蜘蛛网时，觉得它们很gorgeous)”其中划线词汇意思是“美丽”。故选A项。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中“I put a spider in a box and observe how it goes about constructing its web. I sometimes turn the box on its side to see how the spider reacts. Sometimes I put another spider in the box to see how it works with the structure the last one left in place. (我把一只蜘蛛放在一个盒子里，观察它是如何织网的。我有时会把盒子翻过来看看蜘蛛的反应。有时我会在盒子里放另一只蜘蛛，看看它是如何与最后一只蜘蛛的结构一起工作的)”可知，本段的主要内容是关于作者是如何观察蜘蛛织网的。故选B项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“In groups, they make thousands of single threads (线), which are then entangled (缠) into a giant web that can lift the spiders straight up and transport them away. It is known as ‘ballooning’. During the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, for example, I exhibited the vast ‘aerocene’ globes based on it. (成群结队的蜘蛛会织出成千上万条单线，这些单线会缠绕在一起，形成一张巨大的网，可以直接把蜘蛛抬起来，然后把它们运走。它被称为‘热气球运动’。例如，在巴黎举行的联合国气候变化会议上，我展示了基于它的巨大的‘aerocene’地球仪)”可知，巨大的“aerocene”地球仪从一种蜘蛛网中获得灵感。故选C项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“My ambition is to take my work with spiders to the International Space Station, to conduct live experiments to see how they might behave and how they would build webs in a new environment without gravity. (我的抱负是把我对蜘蛛的研究带到国际空间站，进行现场实验，看看它们在没有重力的新环境中会如何表现以及如何织网)”可知，作者的伟大目标是在太空中对蜘蛛进行实验。故选B项。
C
Thanks to social media, we are more active in our virtual world than we are in real life. Whether we are out with friends or sitting at home, we are glued to our mobile phones. We document almost everything we do, cook, and eat — but not without editing first and adding some filters (滤镜). While you might be engaging in this behaviour for fun, researchers from Florida State University, revealed a direct link between posting edited photos on Instagram and risk factors for eating disorders.
Specifically digitally editing pictures to improve personal appearance before posting them on Instagram increased weight and shape concerns in college students. Posting photos contributed to greater anxiety and increased urges to restrict food intake and exercise compared with not posting photos.
“As more people turn to social media to stay connected, it’s critically important to let others see you as you pared with edited photos, we saw no decrease in the number of likes or comments for unedited photos on Instagram; knowing this could reduce harmful pressures to change how you look,”said co-author Pamela K Keel.
Too much social media use has long been associated with promoting disordered eating behaviours as well as other mental health issues. So, using a two-stage design, the present study tried to figure out how posting edited photos relates to eating disorders, as well as anxiety and depressive symptoms (抑郁症状), in college students.
In stage one, the research team examined associations between posting edited photos and mental health measures in 2,485 undergraduates. While in stage two, they examined associations between posting edited photos and eating disorder risk factors in 80 undergraduates who supported posting edited photos in stage one and volunteered for the experimental portion of the study.
The findings showed that those who supported posting edited photos reported greater disordered eating behaviours and anxiety than those who did not, but no differences were found for depressive symptoms.
8. Why does the author mention people’s obsession with phones in paragraph 1
A. To lead up to the research topic.
B. To describe various leisure activities online.
C. To introduce his attitude towards social media.
D. To explain the way people document their lives.
9. Which statement will Pamela probably agree with
A. Instagram users prefer edited photos.
B. It is critically vital to be seen on social media.
C. People’s connections on Instagram are stronger.
D. Editing photos has no impact on popularity levels.
10. What did the two-stage study show
A. College students exhibited plenty of eating disorders.
B. A large portion of undergraduates supported posting edited photos.
C. No depressive symptoms were found in undergraduates in stage two.
D. Supporters of posting edited photos displayed higher levels of mental health problems.
11. Where can the text be found
A. In a book review. B. In a health magazine.
C. In a company brochure. D. In a photography guide.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述，研究结果显示，那些发布经过编辑的照片在网上的人比那些发表没有编辑过照片的人拥有更大的饮食紊乱和焦虑问题。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“Thanks to social media, we are more active in our virtual world than we are in real life. Whether we are out with friends or sitting at home, we are glued to our mobile phones. We document almost everything we do, cook, and eat — but not without editing first and adding some filters (滤镜). While you might be engaging in this behaviour for fun, researchers from Florida State University, revealed a direct link between posting edited photos on Instagram and risk factors for eating disorders.(多亏了社交媒体，我们在虚拟世界中比在现实生活中更活跃。无论我们是和朋友出去玩，还是坐在家里，我们都会粘在手机上。我们几乎记录了我们所做的一切，做饭和吃饭——但并非不首先编辑并添加一些过滤器。佛罗里达州立大学的研究人员揭示了在Instagram上发布经过编辑的照片与饮食失调的风险因素之间的直接联系，尽管你可能是为了好玩才做出这种行为的。)”以及下文可知，文章提到人们沉迷于手机是为了引出本文话题，即手机编辑图片发表网上和我们的饮食失调有关系。故选A项。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“As more people turn to social media to stay connected, it’s critically important to let others see you as you pared with edited photos, we saw no decrease in the number of likes or comments for unedited photos on Instagram; knowing this could reduce harmful pressures to change how you look,(随着越来越多的人转向社交媒体来保持联系，让别人看到你的真实面貌至关重要。与经过编辑的照片相比，我们看到Instagram上未经编辑的照片的点赞或评论数量没有减少；我们知道这可以减少改变你外表的有害压力。)”可知，Pamela认为未经编辑的照片的点赞或评论数量没有减少，所以换句话说，编辑照片对受欢迎程度没有影响。故选D项。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。由文章最后一段“The findings showed that those who supported posting edited photos reported greater disordered eating behaviours and anxiety than those who did not, but no differences were found for depressive symptoms.(研究结果显示，那些支持发布经过编辑的照片的人比那些不支持的人报告了更大的饮食紊乱和焦虑，但在抑郁症状方面没有发现差异。)”可知，发布经过编辑的照片的支持者显示出更高程度的心理健康问题。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“The findings showed that those who supported posting edited photos reported greater disordered eating behaviours and anxiety than those who did not, but no differences were found for depressive symptoms.(研究结果显示，那些支持发布经过编辑的照片的人比那些不支持的人报告了更大的饮食紊乱和焦虑，但在抑郁症状方面没有发现差异。)”以及上文可知，文章主要讲述，研究结果显示，那些发布经过编辑的照片的人比那些没有编辑过照片的人拥有更大的饮食紊乱和焦虑问题。所以这篇文章应出现在健康杂志上面。故选B项。
D
A study published by Girlguiding has revealed that half of girls feel restricted by gender (性别) stereotyping, with children as young as seven believing they are valued more for their appearance than for their achievements or character. It is no coincidence (巧合) that in the same week, another study has shown a quarter of girls exhibit symptoms of depression by the age of 14.
By the time humans reach adolescence (青春期), there will be distinct differences between male and female brains. Traditionally, psychologists assume this is because men and women are naturally different, which has led to a widespread cultural belief that, left to their own devices, girls would naturally fall to pink things and baking, avoiding “manly” activities such as sports and science.
What this assumption fails to take into account is the phenomenon of “ neuroplasticity (神经可塑性)”, combined with gender stereotypes. Brain development is decided by what we do, and therefore if adults guide children towards certain activities based on their gender, they influence how their minds grow.
As someone who visits more than 150 schools throughout the UK every year, I've noticed that girls in a single-sex environment tend to be more confident and more likely to develop an interest in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). I put this down to the fact that, in a single-sex school, there can be no such thing as “girl” and “boy”subjects. It gives us an insight into what society might be like if we levelled the playing field.
I try not to use gendered terms such as “girls”, “boys” or “ladies” when giving classes in schools. Teachers can only give young people the tools they need to challenge harmful cultural values that damage self-esteem (自尊) and mental health if there is sufficient space within the school week to encourage discussion and debate.
The mainstream media can assist in this effort. After all, while a girl growing up in 2017 may have received the message that it is possible for her to become a leader of the government, she will also have learnt that how her legs look in a pencil skirt still matters.
12. What is the hidden connection between the two studies
A. They both focused on 14-year-olds.
B. Their findings are the cause and effect of each other.
C. The findings from one study support the results of the other.
D. They used a similar methodology to research different phenomena.
13. What is the author’s attitude towards psychologists’ assumption in paragraph 2
A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring. C. Favourable. D. Disapproving.
14. Why are the girls in single-sex schools more confident according to the author
A. They develop stronger interests in STEM subjects.
B. They are given girl-targeted teaching approaches.
C. They stay away from traditional gender expectations.
D. They are involved in various confidence-boosting activities.
15. What does the last paragraph imply about the mainstream media
A. It has put much emphasis on political issues.
B. It has done well in establishing beauty standards.
C. It can prevent young girls from achieving powerful roles.
D. It holds a profound influence on girls' beliefs about gender roles.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了《女孩指南》发表的一项研究，解释了女孩觉得自己受到性别刻板印象的限制的原因等。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“A study published by Girlguiding has revealed that half of girls feel restricted by gender (性别) stereotyping, with children as young as seven believing they are valued more for their appearance than for their achievements or character. It is no coincidence (巧合) that in the same week, another study has shown a quarter of girls exhibit symptoms of depression by the age of 14. (《女孩指南》发表的一项研究显示，一半的女孩觉得自己受到性别刻板印象的限制，7岁的孩子就认为，她们更看重外表，而不是成就或性格。在同一周，另一项研究显示，四分之一的女孩在14岁之前表现出抑郁症状，这并非巧合)”可知，两项研究相互支持对方。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段“What this assumption fails to take into account is the phenomenon of “neuroplasticity (神经可塑性)”, combined with gender stereotypes. Brain development is decided by what we do, and therefore if adults guide children towards certain activities based on their gender, they influence how their minds grow. (这种假设没有考虑到的是“神经可塑性”现象，以及性别刻板印象。大脑的发育是由我们所做的决定的，因此，如果成年人根据孩子的性别引导他们进行某些活动，他们就会影响他们的思维发育)”可知，作者不赞成心理学家在第2段中的假设——男生女生天生不同。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段中“I put this down to the fact that, in a single-sex school, there can be no such thing as “girl” and “boy” subjects. It gives us an insight into what society might be like if we levelled the playing field. (我把这归结为这样一个事实:在单性别学校里，不可能有“女孩”和“男孩”之分。它让我们了解到，如果我们公平竞争，社会将会是什么样子)”可知，作者认为，单性别学校的女生更自信，因为她们远离传统的性别期望。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“The mainstream media can assist in this effort. After all, while a girl growing up in 2017 may have received the message that it is possible for her to become a leader of the government, she will also have learnt that how her legs look in a pencil skirt still matters. (主流媒体可以协助这一努力。毕竟，虽然一个在2017年长大的女孩可能已经接受了她有可能成为政府领导人的信息，但她也会明白，她穿铅笔裙的腿看起来如何仍然很重要。)”可知，主流媒体对女孩关于性别角色的信仰有着深远的影响。故选D。
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。
Several factors can influence your first impression of someone, including their physical features, voice and speech, surrounding environment, etc. It takes time to get to know personal characteristics that really convey (传达) someone’s nature.____16____ These tips can help.
Stay conscious (有意识的) of body language
Body language can convey quite a bit about how you feel in a given situation. A few tips to consider: open up your posture (姿势); make some eye contact; and listen intently.____17____. If eye contact feels uncomfortable, try just focusing on your posture.
Show your interest
Expressing interest in what someone has to say can help boost your chances of making a good impression. Try a thoughtful comment that keeps the conversation moving and makes it clear you've been paying attention. ____18____. People generally want to know they can trust you.
Dress for the occasion
Previous research suggests that body language plays more of a part in first impressions than clothing. But your personal style can play a role, too. There’s nothing wrong with expressing yourself through your clothing. Just know that certain situations do call for a slightly more formal look.____19____.
Make small talk
____20____. But it can often pay off when it comes to leaving a positive impression. Even simple comments, like “I really like this new professor” or “Those are great shoes”, can start a conversation they'll remember later.
While a first impression can set the tone (基调) for future interactions, it’s also worth keeping in mind that first impressions are largely unconscious. Just approach every new meeting with kindness, compassion, and a willingness to grow.
A. What about them stand out to you right away
B. It’s all too easy to accidentally say something inconsiderate
C. And keep any comments or praise you offer honest and genuine
D. Besides, the “right” dress doesn’t always have to be fancy or new, either
E. Are you in search of ways to leave the most favorable first impression possible
F. You don’t need to do all of the above every time you’re interacting with someone
G. Small chat about the weather or other everyday topics can sometimes seem boring
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. C 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了怎样给人留下良好的第一印象。
【16题详解】
上文“Several factors can influence your first impression of someone, including their physical features, voice and speech, surrounding environment, etc. It takes time to get to know personal characteristics that really convey (传达) someone’s nature. (有几个因素会影响你对某人的第一印象，包括他们的身体特征、声音和说话方式、周围环境等。了解真正传达一个人本性的个人特征是需要时间的。)”说明第一印象的重要性，选项E“你是否在寻找尽可能给人留下良好第一印象的方法”承接上文，用问句的形式引出下文“These tips can help.(这些技巧会有所帮助。)”介绍文章主题：给人留下良好第一印象的方法。故选E项。
【17题详解】
上文“Body language can convey quite a bit about how you feel in a given situation. A few tips to consider: open up your posture (姿势); make some eye contact; and listen intently. (有几个建议可以考虑：放开你的姿势；眼神交流；仔细听。)”具体建议了三个有助于留下好的第一印象的肢体语言，选项F“你不需要在每次与人交流时都做以上所有的事情。”承接上文，说明以上所列的事情不需要都做，引出下文“If eye contact feels uncomfortable, try just focusing on your posture.(如果眼神接触让你感到不舒服，试着把注意力集中在你的姿势上。)”具体解释不需要全做以上所列的事情。故选F项。
【18题详解】
下文“People generally want to know they can trust you. (人们通常想知道他们可以信任你。)”说明别人想知道你可不可以信任，选项C“对别人的评价或赞美要诚实真诚。”引领下文，和下文存在因果关系，对别人要真诚，因为他们想知道你是不是值得信任。故选C项。
【19题详解】
小标题“Dress for the occasion(适合场合的着装)”和上文“There’s nothing wrong with expressing yourself through your clothing. Just know that certain situations do call for a slightly more formal look. (要知道，某些场合确实需要稍微正式一点的着装。)”说明要注意着装，某些场合的着装需要正式一点，选项D“此外，‘合适的’裙子也不一定是花哨的或新的。”承接上文，继续说明合适的着装问题。故选D项。
【20题详解】
上文小标题“Make small talk (闲聊)”说明本段话题有关闲聊，选项G“关于天气或其他日常话题的闲聊有时看起来很无聊”承接标题，说明有些闲聊的话题不太重要，看起来很无聊，引出下文“But it can often pay off when it comes to leaving a positive impression. (但在给人留下积极印象的时候，这往往是值得的。)”转折语义,说明这些看似无聊的闲聊话题也是很有用的。故选G项。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15 小题；每小题1 分，满分15 分）
阅读下面短文，从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Having experienced life as both an overweight and now a skinny woman, I have personally seen the differences in the reactions of others towards heavier people. People generally are nicer and less____21____thin people, and____22____those who are overweight at first.
Recently I was up north celebrating my 25th birthday in Muskoka, Ontario. We went into a little___23___and they had lots of clothing, house decorations and novelty items. I overheard a lady laughing and saying to her husband “George, these napkins (餐巾纸) say ‘Every time I hear that ____24____word exercise I wash my mouth out with wine’.” I walked over and there were other quotes on goods putting down____25____.
My first____26____when I saw these novelty items was also to____27____but as a few minutes went by that saying was still____28____me. Exercise is one of the most____29____activities you can do to improve yourself. Nobody should ever put a(n)____30____value on any type of exercise.
When I was heavier, I got____31____at friends who would rather go to the gym than sit on the sofa and watch TV with me. Now after my____32____, I see it from the____33____view. People who actually enjoy working out are focusing on themselves, which is so____34____for the overall health. People should stop making negative humour about exercising and start____35____it.
21.
A. loyal to B. sensitive to C. compassionate with D. critical of
22.
A. rely on B. look down upon C. get along with D. care for
23.
A. shop B. clinic C. restaurant D. hotel
24.
A. official B. tender C. rude D. old
25.
A. business B. exercise C. travel D. consumption
26.
A. assumption B. finding C. motive D. reaction
27.
A laugh B. blame C. exclaim D. apologise
28.
A. surprising B. scaring C. bothering D. discouraging
29.
A. graceful B. healthy C. challenging D. creative
30.
A. additional B. monetary C. negative D. emotional
31.
A. strict B. mad C. confused D. relieved
32.
A. registration B. graduation C. presentation D. transformation
33.
A. opposite B. traditional C. above D. common
34.
A. bizarre B. boring C. important D. economical
35.
A. embracing B. teaching C. skipping D. replacing
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过自己的例子说明，人们应该停止对锻炼制造负面幽默，而应开始接受它。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词组辨析。句意：人们通常对苗条的人更友善，也不那么挑剔，而看不起那些一开始就超重的人。A. loyal to忠于的；B. sensitive to对...敏感的；C. compassionate with富有同情心的；D. critical of批评的，挑剔的。由上文“nicer”以及语境可知，这里指人们通常对苗条的人也不那么“挑剔”。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词组辨析。句意：人们通常对苗条的人更友善，也不那么挑剔，而看不起那些一开始就超重的人。A. rely on依靠；B. look down upon 看不起；C. get along with与...相处；D. care for照顾。由上文“the differences in the reactions of others towards heavier people”和“nicer”可知，人们对苗条的人更友善，但却“看不起”肥胖的人。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们去了一家小商店，那里有很多衣服、房子装饰和新奇的东西。A. shop店铺，商店；B. clinic诊所；C. restaurant餐厅；D. hotel酒店。由下文“lots of clothing, house decorations and novelty items”可知，作者他们去了“商店”。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每次我听到“锻炼”这个粗鲁的词，我都会用酒漱口。A. official官方的；B. tender柔软的；C. rude粗鲁的；D. old老的。由下文“I wash my mouth out with wine”以及语境可知，这里认为锻炼这词很“粗鲁”，听后都需要用酒漱口来保持口气清新。故选C项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我走过去，发现在物品上还有写下其它关于锻炼的引文。A. business商业；B. exercise锻炼；C. travel行程；D. consumption消耗。由上文“Every time I hear that 　4　　word exercise I wash my mouth out with wine”以及语境可知，这里指其它关于“锻炼”的引文。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我看到这些新奇的东西时，我的第一反应也是大笑，但几分钟过去了，这句话仍然困扰着我。A. assumption假设；B. finding发现；C. motive动机；D. reaction反应。由下文“when I saw these novelty items”以及那位女士大笑的反应可知，这里指作者看到这些新颖东西的“反应”。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我看到这些新奇的东西时，我的第一反应也是大笑，但几分钟过去了，这句话仍然困扰着我。A. laugh笑；B. blame责怪；C. exclaim惊呼；D. apologise道歉。由上文“overheard a lady laughing and saying to her husband”以及语境可知，这里表示作者第一反应也是“大笑”。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我看到这些新奇的东西时，我的第一反应也是大笑，但几分钟过去了，这句话仍然困扰着我。A. surprising使惊讶；B. scaring惊吓；C. bothering使困扰；D. discouraging使沮丧。由上文“My first　6　when I saw these novelty items was also to　7　”以及but表转折可知，这里指这句话“困扰”作者，引起作者深思。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：锻炼是你能做的提高自己的最健康的活动之一。A. graceful优雅的；B. healthy健康的；C. challenging有挑战的；D. creative创造性的。由下文“you can do to improve yourself”可知，作者认为锻炼是提高自己的最“健康的”活动之一。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：任何人都不应该对任何类型的锻炼给予负面评价。A. additional附加的；B. monetary货币的；C. negative消极的；D. emotional情绪化的。由下文“making negative humour about exercising”可知，这里指对运动赋予“消极的”价值。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我体重更重的时候，我对那些宁愿去健身房也不愿坐在沙发上和我一起看电视的朋友们很生气。A. strict严格的；B. mad疯狂的，抓狂的；C. confused困惑的；D. relieved释然的。由下文“who would rather go to the gym than sit on the sofa and watch TV with me.”以及语境可知，当作者胖的时候，对于那些不陪自己胖下去而去健身房的朋友感到“抓狂”。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，经过我的转变，我从相反的角度看待它。A. registration注册；B. graduation毕业；C. presentation陈述；D. transformation转型。由上文“Having experienced life as both an overweight and now a skinny woman”可知，作者这里指自己“转型”变廋了。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，经过我的转变，我从相反的角度看待它。A. opposite相反的；B. traditional传统的C. above上述的；D. common常见的。由下文“People who actually enjoy working out are focusing on themselves”以及语境可知，作者现在的观点和他胖时的观点是“相反的”。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：真正喜欢锻炼的人专注于自己，这对整体健康非常重要。A. bizarre怪异的；B. boring无聊的；C. important重要的；D. economical经济的。由上文“People who actually enjoy working out are focusing on themselves”可知，这对整体健康非常“重要”的。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：人们应该停止对锻炼制造负面幽默，开始接受它。 A. embracing拥抱；B. teaching教学；C. skipping跳过；D. replacing替换。由上文“People should stop making negative humour about exercising”以及语境可知，这里指我们应伸手“拥抱”锻炼，而不是拿锻炼开玩笑。故选A项。
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。
Once upon a time, there was a young woman ____36____ worked for a businessman living high up on the hill. It was part of her daily work to walk down the hill with her two pots (罐子) to collect water from a river. With time, one of the pots got a small crack (裂缝). But she decided to keep ____37____ (use) the pot.
Every day when she reached the house, the cracked pot would be only half full while the other one was full to ____38____ top. As years went by, the cracked pot saw ____39____ (he) as a failure and one day he spoke to the lady,“I apologise for my defects. The crack has made me useless.”The lady replied,“I would like you ____40____ (look) at the road we've taken.”
Next time when the lady carried the water up to the hill, the cracked pot ____41____ (notice) on his side of the track that beautiful flowers were growing, while the other side was still dry. The woman said,“I took advantage ____42____ your crack to water those flowers. Without you being just the way you are, the track uphill would not have this ____43____ (beautiful).
And the cracked pot ____44____ (sudden) understood and was overjoyed! Every one of us ____45____ (be) unique and we all have our own defects. But it is those little defects that make us.
【答案】36. that ##who
37. using 38. the
39. himself
40. to look
41. noticed
42. of 43. beauty
44. suddenly
45. is
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了一个妇女的两个罐子，一 个有了裂痕，虽然只能盛一半的水 , 但是却可以浇灌路边的花，所以有时不完美会使人生有意义。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：从前，有一个年轻的女人，她为一个住在山上的商人工作。分析句子可知，这里考查定语从句，先行词a young woman，为人，在从句中作主语。故填that或者who。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：随着时间推移，其中一个罐子出现了小裂缝。但她决定继续使用这个罐子。分析句子可知，这里考查keep doing表“继续做某事”，为固定搭配。故填using。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：每天当她到家时，有裂缝的罐子只装满一半，而另一个则装满了。分析句子可知，这里表水装到罐子的顶部，所以表特指，应填定冠词the。故填the。
【39题详解】
考查代词。句意：年过去了，这个有裂缝的罐子认为自己是个失败者，有一天他对这位女士说：“我为我的缺陷道歉。裂缝让我变得无用。”分析句子可知，该句子的主语和宾语是同一物，这里指罐子认为“自己”是一个失败者，所以应用反身代词。故填himself。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：我想让你看看我们走过的路。分析句子可知，这里考查would like sb to do sth表“希望某人做某事”，为固定搭配。故填to look。
【41题详解】
考查时态。句意：下一次，当这位女士把水抬到山上时，裂开的罐子注意到它那一边的小路上长着美丽的花朵，而另一边仍然很干。分析句子可知，这里考查谓语动词，the cracked pot与notice为主动关系，且由 when the lady carried the water up to the hill和句意可知，这里时态应用一般过去时。故填noticed。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：我利用你的裂缝给那些花浇水。分析句子可知，这里考查take advantage of表“利用”，为固定搭配。故填of。
【43题详解】
考查名词。句意：如果没有你现在的样子，上坡路就不会有这样的美。分析句子可知，this后应填名词，beauty表“美丽”，为不可数名词，在本句中作宾语。故填beauty。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：裂开的罐子突然明白了，高兴极了！分析句子可知，此空应填副词作状语，修饰后面动词。故填suddenly。
【45题详解】
考查主谓一致。句意：我们每个人都是独一无二的，我们都有自己的缺陷。分析句子可知，此空应填谓语动词， Every one of us为第三人称单数形式，且这里时态应和后面保持一致，用一般现在时。故填is。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15 分）
46. 假定你是学生李华。你校准备举办一场关于美学教育的专场讲座，现正在征集学生们感兴趣的话题。请你用英语给负责人Julie 写一封邮件，表达自己的想法，内容包括：
1. 是否应当追求外在美； 2. 内在美有哪些具体表现； 3. 如何在生活中发现美。
注意：写作词数应为80 左右。
Dear Julie,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Julie,
I’m writing to express some of my expectations about the upcoming lecture.
Firstly, I hope the lecture will address the topic of whether high school students should pursue exterior beauty, as many of us often feel pressured to meet certain standards. Moreover, I’d love to learn about the aspects of inner beauty. Understanding qualities like kindness, compassion, and honesty can help us focus on personal growth. Lastly, I’d like to know how to discover beauty in our daily life, involving developing an awareness of the present moment and embracing gratitude for simple things.
Best regards,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的信件。要求考生给即将在学校举办关于美学教育的专场讲座的负责人Julie写封信，表达一些自己的想法。
【详解】1.词汇积累
首先：firstly→ first of all
此外：moreover → what’s more/in addition
专注于：focus on → concentrate on
感激：gratitude→ appreciation
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Lastly, I’d like to know how to discover beauty in our daily life, involving developing an awareness of the present moment and embracing gratitude for simple things.
拓展句：Lastly, I’d like to know how to discover beauty in our daily life, which involves developing an awareness of the present moment and embracing gratitude for simple things.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Firstly, I hope the lecture will address the topic of whether high school students should pursue exterior beauty, as many of us often feel pressured to meet certain standards.（运用了whether引导的宾语从句和as引导的状语从句）
【高分句型2】Understanding qualities like kindness, compassion, and honesty can help us focus on personal growth.（运用了动名词担当主语）
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。
Julie glanced across at her cousin, Mira. She was showing off a bright pink prom (舞会) dress to Aunt Clara, who examined the dress with a smile. “Aunt Clara Will you look at the dress I’d like to get ” Julie asked. “Unfortunately, I can’t afford to buy two expensive dresses, Julie,” Aunt Clara turned. Julie hung her dream dress back and followed her aunt and cousin to the cashier.
Back home, Julie ran downstairs to the basement (地下室). She didn’t have a room of her own, but rather a corner of the basement. She opened her cookie box and smiled sadly as she looked at a photo of her dad and mom, then removed the stack (堆) of birthday and Christmas cards from her grandma. Her grandma didn’t have much, but she’d send Mira and Julie a card and some cash every year. Once she’d gathered the notes, she counted just over a thousand dollars! “More than enough for my dream dress!” Julie whispered.
Julie ran upstairs. Mira was parading her dress in the sitting room while Aunt Clara looked on proudly. Julie watched them for a moment, and her heart ached. If only her mom were still alive, Julie turned away from the happy scene and walked out the front door. Once she had her dream dress, she could join the prom. A few hours later, Julie returned home with her shopping.
Julie sat up in shock when she woke the following morning. Her new dress was gone! She was about to head upstairs to search for it when she spotted something moving in the yard that caught her attention. As she ran out, she found Jewel was tearing up the dress. Julie shouted in frustration and anger. It didn’t matter if she got the dress back from the dog now because it was already ruined (毁坏). Her dream dress was gone, and she couldn’t afford to replace it.
Tears stung (使……感觉刺痛) Julie’s eyes. Julie grabbed her dress and jumped on a bus. At the third stop, she jumped off and ran down the block.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Julie knocked on a familiar door and waited.
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On the day of the prom, Julie wore a new dress made by her grandma.
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【答案】One possible version:
Julie knocked on a familiar door and waited. When the door opened and she saw her grandma’s welcoming smile, she couldn’t contain her pain anymore. She held up her torn dress and burst into tears. Her grandma joined Julie on the sofa and put an arm around her shoulders. She took Julie into the tiny dining room. There was an old sewing machine. Grandma and Julie spent the next few hours discussing different dress designs Julie found on her phone. The dress she and Grandma could make wouldn’t be like her dream dress. Instead, it would be even better.
On the day of the prom, Julie wore a new dress made by her grandma. It cost Grandma a few nights’ sleep. The security guard at the entrance smiled at Julie as he opened the door for her. She nodded to him and entered the room. A few nearby students stopped to look at Julie in shock. Her classmates parted as she made her way toward the stage. Everyone was looking at Julie. Someone started clapping their hands. She’d thought her original dress would turn heads, but the one she and Grandma made was a showstopper. Her whole class was cheering for her.
【解析】
【导语】本文以事件为线索展开，讲述Julie用自己攒的钱买下一条连衣裙，梦想穿着它去参加舞会，可第二天发现裙子被狗弄坏了。她心里很难受，留下了泪水并跑出了房子。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由续写第一段首句“Julie敲了一扇熟悉的门，等着”可推知，第一段主要内容可续写：Julie跑向祖母求助，经过祖母的修理，裙子不仅变好了，而且更漂亮了。
②由第二段首句“舞会那天，Julie穿了一件祖母做的新裙子”推知，第二段主要内容可续写：Julie穿着祖母做的裙子去参加舞会，吸引了同学们的眼球，让她成为当晚的关注点。
2. 续写线索：Julie向祖母求助——祖母修好了裙子——裙子变得更加漂亮了——Julie穿着新裙子去参加舞会——Julie成为了舞会的关注点
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①看见：see/spot
②哭：burst into tears/burst out crying/cry
③讨论：discuss/talk about
情绪类
①痛苦：pain/sorrow/bitterness
②震惊地：in shock/in astonishment/in surprise
【点睛】[高分句型1] When the door opened and she saw her grandma’s welcoming smile, she couldn’t contain her pain anymore. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] The dress she and Grandma could make wouldn’t be like her dream dress. (运用了省略that或者which的定语从句)
[高分句型3] She’d thought her original dress would turn heads, but the one she and Grandma made was a showstopper. (运用了省略that的宾语从句、省略that或者which的定语从句)万源中学高2025届高二（上）期中考试
英语试题
本试卷满分150分，考试用时150分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
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。
第Ⅰ卷
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1.What is the woman doing
A.Asking about the man’s plan. B. Offering the man a job. C. Introducing a company.
2.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A university. B. A lab. C. A physicist.
3.What does the woman want to do
A.Ask the man for advice.
B.Leave something for the man.
C.Talk with the man.
4.Who is a musician
A.The man’s daughter. B. The man’s wife. C. The man.
5.What does the woman think of the man’s invention
A. Surprising. B. Useful. C. Important.
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、三个选项汇总选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每个小题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至7题
6.Where are the speakers most probably
A.In the hotel. B. At the airport. C. On the plane.
7.How long will the woman stay in Shanghai this time
A.Three weeks. B. Two weeks C. One week.
请听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8.What does the woman want the man to do for the party
A.Prepare food. B. Record some music. C. Hire a band.
9.When will the speakers meet again before the party
A.This Monday. B. This Friday. C. Next Tuesday.
请听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What is the woman’s father
A. A college teacher. B. A businessman. C. A doctor.
11. What advice does the man give the woman
A. Start drawing as early as possible.
B. Apply for an arts college.
C. Choose her major carefully.
12. When will the woman talk with her parents
A. Tonight. B. Tomorrow afternoon. C. Tomorrow evening.
请听第9段材料，回答13-16题。
13. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Mother and son.
14. Where is the man most probably
A. At home. B. In Jack’s house. C. In his office.
15. When did Jean come back from Washington
A. Yesterday afternoon. B. Last night. C. This morning.
16. How many people are going to the movies with the man
A. Three. B. Four. C. Five.
请听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What color was Joel’s car
A. Red. B. White. C. Black.
18. Where did Joel live
A. In Bell. B. In Montebello. C. In Los Angeles.
19. How long did it take Joel to pass his written test
A. Six days. B. A month. C. Six weeks.
20. How did Joel learn to drive in the end
A. His uncle taught him. B. His cousin taught him. C. He taught himself.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15 小题；每小题2.5 分，满分37.5 分）
A
Dictionary.com Dad Joke Competition
The funny thing about dad jokes is that they're not just for dads. The point is: Dads made dad jokes famous, but anyone can tell a dad joke. It's simple: We provide the setup, and you supply the dad-jokiest punchline (妙语).
The setup
The setup: Why did the dictionary cross the road
You supply the punchline.
For example:
Why did the dictionary cross the road To find its meaning.
Why did the dictionary cross the road Because it was going through a rough spell.
How to enter
We are now accepting submissions (提交的作品)! The deadline for submissions is at 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
The standards
All entries will be judged on the following standards.
Your submission must:
1. Be your original work.
2. Your punchline should be relevant (有关的) to the setup and include a pun.
3. Be 25 words or less.
How you can win
When the competition entry period has closed, our editors will review all the submissions and narrow them down to three finalists.
Starting on Monday, June 12, you will have a chance to vote on our sites or social media to choose which of the finalists you think is best. Voting is open to all.
The results of the votes will be announced by Thursday, June 15, 2023.
What you can win
The finalist who receives the most votes will win:
A $100 gift card
A gift package with Dictionary.com brand swag (垂花饰)
The second- and third-place runners-up will receive:
A gift package with Dictionary.com brand swag Didn't make the cut (入选) Your joke may still have the chance to appear on our sites and social media.
1 What do we know about the competition
A. It fails to provide a detailed setup. B. It begins on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
C. It is designed specially for fathers. D. It encourages participants to create jokes.
2. What should participants do to win the competition
A They should send their original works.
B. They should get enough likes on social media.
C. They should submit jokes of more than 25 words.
D. They should campaign for votes on social media.
3. What might those who didn't win the competition earn
A. A free dictionary.
B. A 100-dollar gift card.
C. A gift package with Dictionary.com brand swag.
D. An opportunity to have their jokes shared online by Dictionary.com.
B
A lot of people are scared of spiders (蜘蛛) and consider their webs to be dirt. But growing up in Argentina and Italy, I remember seeing webs in the corners of my house and thinking they were gorgeous. Today I create works of art using these beautiful structures.
In my studio, I have a collection of spider webs and hundreds of different spiders. I spend a lot of time experimenting with them. I put a spider in a box and observe how it goes about constructing its web. I sometimes turn the box on its side to see how the spider reacts. Sometimes I put another spider in the box to see how it works with the structure the last one left in place. It may ignore that web and start again from scratch (从头开始) or begin adding to it.
I worked on digitizing webs. Though I see myself as an artist, I actually trained as an architect and the idea is to compare the properties of spiders’ webs with architectural structures to see if there are any similarities.
Of the thousands of species around the world, the one that interests me the most is the Stegodyphus dumicola. In groups, they make thousands of single threads (线), which are then entangled (缠) into a giant web that can lift the spiders straight up and transport them away. It is known as “ballooning”. During the UN Climate Change Conference in Paris, for example, I exhibited the vast “aerocene” globes based on it. They aren’t sculptures but rather air-filled bubbles (气泡) that might one day float around the world, powered only by wind and the heat of the sun. I use them to challenge popular ideas about energy use and transportation.
My ambition is to take my work with spiders to the International Space Station, to conduct live experiments to see how they might behave and how they would build webs in a new environment without gravity. I am speaking to NASA about it. I hope to turn them into spidernauts.
4. What does the underlined word “gorgeous” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Beautiful. B. Complex. C. Annoying. D. Strange.
5. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. How the author developed an interest in spiders’ webs.
B. How the author observed spiders constructing webs.
C. How the author produced digitized webs.
D. How the author collected different spiders.
6. What can we learn about vast “aerocene” globes
A. They can float around the world freely now.
B. They support popular ideas about energy use.
C. They take inspiration from a type of spider’s web.
D. They are already powered only by wind and the heat of the sun.
7. What is the author’s great goal
A. Becoming an astronaut.
B. Experimenting with spiders in space.
C. Coming up with smart strategies against climate change.
D. Finding the similarities between spiders’ webs and architectural structures.
C
Thanks to social media, we are more active in our virtual world than we are in real life. Whether we are out with friends or sitting at home, we are glued to our mobile phones. We document almost everything we do, cook, and eat — but not without editing first and adding some filters (滤镜). While you might be engaging in this behaviour for fun, researchers from Florida State University, revealed a direct link between posting edited photos on Instagram and risk factors for eating disorders.
Specifically, digitally editing pictures to improve personal appearance before posting them on Instagram increased weight and shape concerns in college students. Posting photos contributed to greater anxiety and increased urges to restrict food intake and exercise compared with not posting photos.
“As more people turn to social media to stay connected, it’s critically important to let others see you as you pared with edited photos, we saw no decrease in the number of likes or comments for unedited photos on Instagram; knowing this could reduce harmful pressures to change how you look,”said co-author Pamela K Keel.
Too much social media use has long been associated with promoting disordered eating behaviours as well as other mental health issues. So, using a two-stage design, the present study tried to figure out how posting edited photos relates to eating disorders, as well as anxiety and depressive symptoms (抑郁症状), in college students.
In stage one, the research team examined associations between posting edited photos and mental health measures in 2,485 undergraduates. While in stage two, they examined associations between posting edited photos and eating disorder risk factors in 80 undergraduates who supported posting edited photos in stage one and volunteered for the experimental portion of the study.
The findings showed that those who supported posting edited photos reported greater disordered eating behaviours and anxiety than those who did not, but no differences were found for depressive symptoms.
8. Why does the author mention people’s obsession with phones in paragraph 1
A. To lead up to the research topic.
B. To describe various leisure activities online.
C. To introduce his attitude towards social media.
D. To explain the way people document their lives.
9. Which statement will Pamela probably agree with
A Instagram users prefer edited photos.
B. It is critically vital to be seen on social media.
C. People’s connections on Instagram are stronger.
D. Editing photos has no impact on popularity levels.
10. What did the two-stage study show
A. College students exhibited plenty of eating disorders.
B. A large portion of undergraduates supported posting edited photos.
C. No depressive symptoms were found in undergraduates in stage two.
D. Supporters of posting edited photos displayed higher levels of mental health problems.
11. Where can the text be found
A. In a book review. B. In a health magazine.
C. In a company brochure. D. In a photography guide.
D
A study published by Girlguiding has revealed that half of girls feel restricted by gender (性别) stereotyping, with children as young as seven believing they are valued more for their appearance than for their achievements or character. It is no coincidence (巧合) that in the same week, another study has shown a quarter of girls exhibit symptoms of depression by the age of 14.
By the time humans reach adolescence (青春期), there will be distinct differences between male and female brains. Traditionally, psychologists assume this is because men and women are naturally different, which has led to a widespread cultural belief that, left to their own devices, girls would naturally fall to pink things and baking, avoiding “manly” activities such as sports and science.
What this assumption fails to take into account is the phenomenon of “ neuroplasticity (神经可塑性)”, combined with gender stereotypes. Brain development is decided by what we do, and therefore if adults guide children towards certain activities based on their gender, they influence how their minds grow.
As someone who visits more than 150 schools throughout the UK every year, I've noticed that girls in a single-sex environment tend to be more confident and more likely to develop an interest in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). I put this down to the fact that, in a single-sex school, there can be no such thing as “girl” and “boy”subjects. It gives us an insight into what society might be like if we levelled the playing field.
I try not to use gendered terms such as “girls”, “boys” or “ladies” when giving classes in schools. Teachers can only give young people the tools they need to challenge harmful cultural values that damage self-esteem (自尊) and mental health if there is sufficient space within the school week to encourage discussion and debate.
The mainstream media can assist in this effort. After all, while a girl growing up in 2017 may have received the message that it is possible for her to become a leader of the government, she will also have learnt that how her legs look in a pencil skirt still matters.
12. What is the hidden connection between the two studies
A. They both focused on 14-year-olds.
B. Their findings are the cause and effect of each other.
C. The findings from one study support the results of the other.
D. They used a similar methodology to research different phenomena.
13. What is the author’s attitude towards psychologists’ assumption in paragraph 2
A. Doubtful. B. Uncaring. C. Favourable. D. Disapproving.
14. Why are the girls in single-sex schools more confident according to the author
A. They develop stronger interests in STEM subjects.
B. They are given girl-targeted teaching approaches.
C. They stay away from traditional gender expectations.
D. They are involved in various confidence-boosting activities.
15. What does the last paragraph imply about the mainstream media
A. It has put much emphasis on political issues.
B. It has done well in establishing beauty standards.
C. It can prevent young girls from achieving powerful roles.
D. It holds a profound influence on girls' beliefs about gender roles.
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。
Several factors can influence your first impression of someone, including their physical features, voice and speech, surrounding environment, etc. It takes time to get to know personal characteristics that really convey (传达) someone’s nature.____16____ These tips can help.
Stay conscious (有意识的) of body language
Body language can convey quite a bit about how you feel in a given situation. A few tips to consider: open up your posture (姿势); make some eye contact; and listen intently.____17____. If eye contact feels uncomfortable, try just focusing on your posture.
Show your interest
Expressing interest in what someone has to say can help boost your chances of making a good impression. Try a thoughtful comment that keeps the conversation moving and makes it clear you've been paying attention. ____18____. People generally want to know they can trust you.
Dress for the occasion
Previous research suggests that body language plays more of a part in first impressions than clothing. But your personal style can play a role, too. There’s nothing wrong with expressing yourself through your clothing. Just know that certain situations do call for a slightly more formal look.____19____.
Make small talk
____20____. But it can often pay off when it comes to leaving a positive impression. Even simple comments, like “I really like this new professor” or “Those are great shoes”, can start a conversation they'll remember later.
While a first impression can set the tone (基调) for future interactions, it’s also worth keeping in mind that first impressions are largely unconscious. Just approach every new meeting with kindness, compassion, and a willingness to grow.
A. What about them stand out to you right away
B. It’s all too easy to accidentally say something inconsiderate
C. And keep any comments or praise you offer honest and genuine
D. Besides, the “right” dress doesn’t always have to be fancy or new, either
E. Are you in search of ways to leave the most favorable first impression possible
F. You don’t need to do all of the above every time you’re interacting with someone
G. Small chat about the weather or other everyday topics can sometimes seem boring
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。
Having experienced life as both an overweight and now a skinny woman, I have personally seen the differences in the reactions of others towards heavier people. People generally are nicer and less____21____thin people, and____22____those who are overweight at first.
Recently I was up north celebrating my 25th birthday in Muskoka, Ontario. We went into a little___23___and they had lots of clothing, house decorations and novelty items. I overheard a lady laughing and saying to her husband “George, these napkins (餐巾纸) say ‘Every time I hear that ____24____word exercise I wash my mouth out with wine’.” I walked over and there were other quotes on goods putting down____25____.
My first____26____when I saw these novelty items was also to____27____but as a few minutes went by that saying was still____28____me. Exercise is one of the most____29____activities you can do to improve yourself. Nobody should ever put a(n)____30____value on any type of exercise.
When I was heavier, I got____31____at friends who would rather go to the gym than sit on the sofa and watch TV with me. Now after my____32____, I see it from the____33____view. People who actually enjoy working out are focusing on themselves, which is so____34____for the overall health. People should stop making negative humour about exercising and start____35____it.
21.
A. loyal to B. sensitive to C. compassionate with D. critical of
22.
A. rely on B. look down upon C. get along with D. care for
23.
A. shop B. clinic C. restaurant D. hotel
24.
A. official B. tender C. rude D. old
25.
A. business B. exercise C. travel D. consumption
26.
A. assumption B. finding C. motive D. reaction
27.
A. laugh B. blame C. exclaim D. apologise
28.
A. surprising B. scaring C. bothering D. discouraging
29.
A. graceful B. healthy C. challenging D. creative
30.
A. additional B. monetary C. negative D. emotional
31.
A. strict B. mad C. confused D. relieved
32.
A. registration B. graduation C. presentation D. transformation
33.
A. opposite B. traditional C. above D. common
34.
A. bizarre B. boring C. important D. economical
35.
A. embracing B. teaching C. skipping D. replacing
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。
Once upon a time, there was a young woman ____36____ worked for a businessman living high up on the hill. It was part of her daily work to walk down the hill with her two pots (罐子) to collect water from a river. With time, one of the pots got a small crack (裂缝). But she decided to keep ____37____ (use) the pot.
Every day when she reached the house, the cracked pot would be only half full while the other one was full to ____38____ top. As years went by, the cracked pot saw ____39____ (he) as a failure and one day he spoke to the lady,“I apologise for my defects. The crack has made me useless.”The lady replied,“I would like you ____40____ (look) at the road we've taken.”
Next time when the lady carried the water up to the hill, the cracked pot ____41____ (notice) on his side of the track that beautiful flowers were growing, while the other side was still dry. The woman said,“I took advantage ____42____ your crack to water those flowers. Without you being just the way you are, the track uphill would not have this ____43____ (beautiful).
And the cracked pot ____44____ (sudden) understood and was overjoyed! Every one of us ____45____ (be) unique and we all have our own defects. But it is those little defects that make us.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15 分）
46. 假定你是学生李华。你校准备举办一场关于美学教育的专场讲座，现正在征集学生们感兴趣的话题。请你用英语给负责人Julie 写一封邮件，表达自己的想法，内容包括：
1. 是否应当追求外在美； 2. 内在美有哪些具体表现； 3. 如何在生活中发现美。
注意：写作词数应为80 左右。
Dear Julie,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25 分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Julie glanced across at her cousin, Mira. She was showing off a bright pink prom (舞会) dress to Aunt Clara, who examined the dress with a smile. “Aunt Clara Will you look at the dress I’d like to get ” Julie asked. “Unfortunately, I can’t afford to buy two expensive dresses, Julie,” Aunt Clara turned. Julie hung her dream dress back and followed her aunt and cousin to the cashier.
Back home, Julie ran downstairs to the basement (地下室). She didn’t have a room of her own, but rather a corner of the basement. She opened her cookie box and smiled sadly as she looked at a photo of her dad and mom, then removed the stack (堆) of birthday and Christmas cards from her grandma. Her grandma didn’t have much, but she’d send Mira and Julie a card and some cash every year. Once she’d gathered the notes, she counted just over a thousand dollars! “More than enough for my dream dress!” Julie whispered.
Julie ran upstairs. Mira was parading her dress in the sitting room while Aunt Clara looked on proudly. Julie watched them for a moment, and her heart ached. If only her mom were still alive, Julie turned away from the happy scene and walked out the front door. Once she had her dream dress, she could join the prom. A few hours later, Julie returned home with her shopping.
Julie sat up in shock when she woke the following morning. Her new dress was gone! She was about to head upstairs to search for it when she spotted something moving in the yard that caught her attention. As she ran out she found Jewel was tearing up the dress. Julie shouted in frustration and anger. It didn’t matter if she got the dress back from the dog now because it was already ruined (毁坏). Her dream dress was gone, and she couldn’t afford to replace it.
Tears stung (使……感觉刺痛) Julie’s eyes. Julie grabbed her dress and jumped on a bus. At the third stop, she jumped off and ran down the block.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Julie knocked on a familiar door and waited.
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On the day of the prom, Julie wore a new dress made by her grandma.
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