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2024年辽宁省沈阳市九年级二模
英语试卷
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
2. 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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
3. 考试结束后，考生将答题卡交回。
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5 小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the speakers do next
A. Go to the supermarket. B. Drive home. C. Make a list.
2. What is the man doing
A. Riding a bike. B. Driving a car. C. Checking a motorbike.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Schoolmates. C. Roommates.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a school. B. In a bookshop. C. In a cleaner’s room.
5. How many times was Philip told his dinner was ready
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What has the weather been like recently
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
7. What is the man’s advice to the woman
A. Buying a new phone. B. Taking an umbrella. C. Traveling by car.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What happened to the woman’s story
A. It was copied. B. It was lost. C. It was stolen.
9. Why is the woman advised to eat something
A To avoid her misfortune. B. To cheer herself up. C. To kill her time.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. When will the man graduate
A. This week. B. In a year. C. In three months.
11. What does the woman suggest the man do before graduation
A. Borrow some money. B. Get a part-time job. C. Keep studying.
12. What has the woman started doing
A. Looking for full-time jobs.
B. Working as a teacher.
C. Applying for jobs.
听第9段材料，回答第13至 16题。
13. What is the man doing
A. Preparing for a meeting. B. Exercising. C. Cooking.
14. How does the woman sound at the man’s weight loss
A. Serious. B. Surprised. C. Hopeful.
15. How does the man go to work now
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By train.
16. What will the man do to help the woman
A. Make salads for her.
B. Go jogging with her.
C. Lend a book to her.
听第10段材料， 回答第17至 20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. His feeling after receiving an award.
B. His experience about traveling around.
C. His preference for different music types.
18. Where is the speaker from
A. Ireland. B. Scotland. C. England.
19. What did the speaker most recently announce to the public
A. A single song.
B. A three-song collection.
C. A twelve-song collection.
20. Who will speak next
A. A young musician.
B. One of the speaker’s fans.
C. The host of the ceremony.
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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Green Line Performing Arts Center
329 E Garfield Blvd. Chicago, IL 60637
Upcoming Programs Include:
First Monday Jazz Series: Crosswind
Monday Feb 4|onwards 7—9 pm
First Monday Jazz is a free monthly event showcasing local Chicago jazz artists.
GreenLight Series: South Side Story Time
Sunday Feb 17|10—11 am
Bring your kids to listen, learn, sing, dance, and interact! South Side Story Time is a small gathering that centres on readings for its young attendees along with the chance for their parents to socialize. Open to families with children of all ages.
Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters: Stories in Celebration of Women’s Power and Grace
Wednesday Feb 20|7—8:30 pm
Join us for an evening of storytelling featuring the dynamic singing, In the Spirit by EmilyHooper Lansana. This performance will highlight a range of stories that demonstrate women’s creative and political genius from folk heroines to Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Family Saturdays: Art together
Every 1st Saturday of the Month|3—5 pm
Explore your child’s artistic curiosity with hands-on art workshops designed to stimulate creativity and play. These interdisciplinary workshops are exciting for the entire family, offering activities from music to arts and e to learn something new! Appropriate for families with children. Registration is encouraged.
Follow Arts + Public Life on Facebook for more event details and a full list of all upcoming performances.
1. When can people enjoy jazz
A. At 8 pm every first Monday. B. At 4 pm every Saturday.
C. At 7 pm on Wednesdays. D. At 9 pm on Mondays.
2. What do we know about Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters
A. It lasts two hours. B. It is organized by Emily.
C. It is a prize-winning performance. D. It celebrates women’s achievements.
3. What do Green Light Series and Family Saturdays have in common
A. The forms of arts. B. Target participants.
C. The duration of activities. D. Registration requirements.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了绿线演艺中心举办的几个活动的信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“First Monday Jazz Series: Crosswind Monday Feb 4|onwards 7—9 pm”可知2月4日星期一晚上7点到9点可以听爵士乐，故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“This performance will highlight a range of stories that demonstrate women’s creative and political genius from folk heroines to Nobel Peace Prize winners.”可知这个表演是关于有创造性及政治天才等的女性，从民间英雄到诺贝尔和平奖获得者，即女性的成就。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Bring your kids to listen, learn, sing, dance, and interact!”及“Explore your child’s artistic curiosity with hands-on art workshops designed to stimulate creativity and play.”可知这两个活动都与孩子有关，即参与者相同，故选B。
B
I was the only kid in college with a reason to go to the mail box, because my mother never believed in email, in Facebook, in texting or cell phones. I was literally waiting by the mailbox to get a letter with a warmest comfort from her.
So when I moved to New York and got depressed, I did the only thing I could think of. I wrote those same kinds of letters like my mother for strangers, and tucked them all over the city: in cafes, in libraries, and even in the subway. I blogged about those letters and promised if asked for a hand-written letter, I would write one.
Overnight, my inbox became this harbor of heartbreak—a single mother in Sacramento, a girl being bullied in Kansas, a 22-year-old immigrant, all asking me to write them and give them a reason to wait by the mailbox. And this is how I initiated the act The World Needs More Love Letters.
Today I run a global organization fueled by those trips to the mailbox. It is a miracle. But the thing about these letters is that most of them have been written by people brought up in a paperless world where some best conversations happen on a screen. We have learned to diary our pain onto Facebook, and we speak swiftly in twitter.
Therefore, I’ve been carrying this mail crate (大木箱) with me these days, which is a magical icebreaker. So I get to tell total strangers about a woman whose husband was traumatized (受精神创伤) from war, and how she left love letters throughout the house saying, “Come back to me.”And a man, who had decided to take his life, slept safely with a stack of letters just beneath his pillow, handwritten by strangers who were there for him.
These stories convince me that letter-writing will never need to be about efficiency, because it is an art now, all of it: the signing, the scripting, the mailing.
4. Why did the author share her experience in college
A. To show her care for her family.
B. To convey her love for writing letters.
C. To express her feelings attached to letters.
D. To prove her consistency in writing letters.
5. What caused the author to launch the act
A. She advocated the paperless lifestyle.
B. She intended to provide professional aid.
C. She tried to improve her communication skills.
D. She aimed to give emotional support with letters.
6. Why does the author call the mail crate“a magical icebreaker”
A. It cures people of mental diseases. B. It serves as a conversation starter.
C. It has magic power to melt ice. D. It empowers people to be brave.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. Family Letters Are Priceless
B. Love for Writing Never Declines
C. World Needs More Love Letters
D. Hand-written Letters Improve Efficiency
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述作者在大学时期经常在邮箱旁等待妈妈寄给作者得最温暖的信件，这让作者对信件有着深刻的情节。他利用信件开始给陌生人写信给人们，提供精神和情感上的支持。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据“I was literally waiting by the mailbox to get a letter with a warmest comfort from her.”及“So when I moved to New York and got depressed, I did the only thing I could think of. I wrote those same kinds of letters like my mother for strangers”可知作者写自己大学的经历是为了表明作者对信件的深刻情结，以致于之后她给全世界陌生人写信，故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据“So when I moved to New York and got depressed, I did the only thing I could think of. I wrote those same kinds of letters like my mother for strangers, and tucked them all over the city: in cafes, in libraries, and even in the subway. I blogged about those letters and promised if asked for a hand-written letter, I would write one.”及“Overnight, my inbox became this harbor of heartbreak”可知作者自己很沮丧，她想像她的妈妈一样写信给陌生人，给他们精神上的支持。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据“So I get to tell total strangers about a woman whose husband was traumatized (受精神创伤) from war...”可知作者拿着大木箱，里面是各种寻求安慰的信件，读了这些故事后她能够告诉陌生人别人的故事，这是一个破冰的媒介，能和别人开启一段对话。故选B。
【7题详解】
最佳标题题。本文讲作者为陌生人发送邮件，给别人带去爱，选项C“世界需要更多爱的信件”符合题意，故选C。
C
Nanako Hama was holding a light envelop. When she tore it open with care, locks of hair emerged. Many strangers send Hama locks of their hair, hoping to recycle it.
People generate a huge amount of hair waste. Nearly all of that waste ends up in landfill, where it can release harmful greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. But hair possesses useful qualities that it’s a shame to simply throw it away. That’s why people all around the world, like Hama, have been collecting hair and finding innovative ways to recycle it, including making mats (垫子) out of it for removing oil leaks in the ocean.
Hama is part of the nonprofit Matter of Trust (MoT) members working at more than 60 centers dotted across 17 countries, using machines to make hair donated from local salons and individuals into square mat, which are then used to clean up the floating oil. “Hair is particularly well-suited for this,”says MoT co-founder Lisa Gautier.“That’s because its rough sort of outer layer lets oil stick to it.” MoT’s mats have been used in major oil leaks, including the 2010 Deepwater Horizon and 2007 Cosco Busan incidents.
In a 2018 study, Murray, an environmental scientist at the University of Technology Sydney, in Australia found that mats made of recycled human hair could absorb 0.84 grams of oil onto its surface for every gram of hair—significantly more than polypropylene (聚丙烯), a type of plastic that’s typically used to clean up floating oil. Besides, hair is also useful as fertilizer (化肥). Hair contains a relatively high nitrogen (氮), a chemical element crucial for plant growth, and each lock of hair is made of roughly 16 percent of this essential nutrient. Last year, more than 560 gallons of liquid fertilizer made from human hair was sold to farmers in northern Tanzania and the feedback from the farmers has been very encouraging.
“It’s just a great way to use hair in a productive way. Hair is an answer literally hanging in front of our eyes—for oil and soil,” Hama says.
8. How does the author introduce the topic
A. By presenting a scene.
B. By detailing the background.
C. By describing the usage of hair.
D. By praising an environmentalist.
9. What can the mat made of human hair do
A. Improve soil. B. Prevent oil leaks.
C. Take in harmful gas. D. Clear the sea of oil.
10. Which qualities of hair contribute to its innovative use
A. Its color and strength. B. Its length and amount.
C. Its weight and flexibility. D. Its structure and component.
11. Which best describes the future of hair waste as fertilizer
A. Uncertain. B. Promising. C. Doubtful. D. Worrying.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，介绍了头发的创新性环保用途，清除海上的石油和充当肥料。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Nanako Hama was holding a light envelop. When she tore it open with care, locks of hair emerged. Many strangers send Hama locks of their hair, hoping to recycle it.”可知Hama手里拿着一个轻信封，当她小心翼翼地打开盒子时，一缕缕头发露出来。许多陌生人把自己的头发寄给Hama，希望能回收利用。这是一个场景。即作者通过场景引入话题。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据“including making mats (垫子) out of it for removing oil leaks in the ocean.”可知用它做垫子来清除海洋中的石油泄漏。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据“That’s because its rough sort of outer layer lets oil stick to it.”及“significantly more than polypropylene (聚丙烯), a type of plastic that’s typically used to clean up floating oil. Besides, hair is also useful as fertilizer (化肥). Hair contains a relatively high nitrogen (氮), a chemical element crucial for plant growth, and each lock of hair is made of roughly 16 percent of this essential nutrient.”可知头发中粗糙的外层及含有相对较高的氮使头发能够有这种特殊用途。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Last year, more than 560 gallons of liquid fertilizer made from human hair was sold to farmers in northern Tanzania and the feedback from the farmers has been very encouraging.”及“It’s just a great way to use hair in a productive way. Hair is an answer literally hanging in front of our eyes—for oil and soil”可知头发废料作为肥料的未来是很有前途的，故选B。
D
German physicist Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists of all time, the personification of genius and the subject of a whole industry of scholarship. In The Einsteinian Revolution, two experts on Einstein’s life and his theory of relativity — Israeli physicist Hanoch Gutfreund and German historian of science Jürgen Renn — offer an original and penetrating (犀利的) analysis of Einstein’s revolutionary contributions to physics and our view of the physical world.
For the first time ever, by setting Einstein’s work in the long course of the evolution of scientific knowledge, Gutfreund and Renn discover the popular misconception of Einstein as an unconventional scientific genius who single-handedly created modern physics — and by pure thought alone.
As a large part of the book explains, Einstein typically argued that science progresses through steady evolution, not through revolutionary breaks with the past. He saw his theory of relativity not as something from scratch, but a natural extension of the classical physics developed by pioneers such as Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English physicist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as nineteenth-century physicists.
The authors highlight how classical physics cannot be separated cleanly from modern Einsteinian physics. The book also includes substantial sections on Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo whose methods inspired Einstein. When Einstein considered himself as standing on their shoulders, he meant that, without their contributions, he would not have formulated (阐述) the theory of relativity.
The Einsteinian Revolution is an important and thought-provoking contribution to the scholarly literature on Einstein and his surprising scientific creativity between 1905 and 1925. Gutfreund and Renn might not have given the final answer as to why Einstein, of all people, revolutionized physics in the way that he did. But they argue in fascinating detail that, to understand his genius, one must take into account not just the earlier history of physics but also the history of knowledge more broadly. Although not always an easy read, the book will interest physicists and historians alike.
12. What’s the attitude of Gutfreund and Renn to the popular viewpoint on Einstein
A. Opposing. B. Favorable. C. Ambiguous. D. Indifferent.
13. What does the underlined phrase “from scratch” probably mean
A. From nothing. B. Up to a certain standard.
C. By learning from others. D. With previous knowledge.
14. What does the author mean to say by mentioning the famous physicists
A. Their ideas were rejected by Einstein.
B. Their devotion to physics impressed Einstein.
C. Their research contributed to Einstein’s success.
D. Their hard work deserved the worldwide respect.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A guidebook to a course. B. An introduction to a book.
C. An essay on Albert Einstein. D. A review of physics development.
【答案】12. A 13. A 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文旨在介绍和评价一本关于爱因斯坦及其相对论的书——《爱因斯坦革命》。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据“For the first time ever, by setting Einstein’s work in the long course of the evolution of scientific knowledge, Gutfreund and Renn discover the popular misconception of Einstein as an unconventional scientific genius who single-handedly created modern physics — and by pure thought alone.”可以看出，Gutfreund和Renn反对流行的观点，即爱因斯坦是一个非传统的科学天才，他独自创造了现代物理学。故选A。
【13题详解】
词义猜测题。根据“He saw his theory of relativity not as something from scratch, but a natural extension of the classical physics developed by pioneers such as Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English physicist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as nineteenth-century physicists.”可知，爱因斯坦认为自己的相对论不是从零开始的，而是由意大利天文学家伽利略、英国物理学家艾萨克·牛顿等先驱在16世纪和17世纪以及19世纪物理学家发展起来的经典物理学的自然延伸，即自己的相对论不是从零开始的，而是在前人的基础上发展出来的，故“from scratch”在这里的意思是“从零开始”。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据“When Einstein considered himself as standing on their shoulders, he meant that, without their contributions, he would not have formulated (阐述) the theory of relativity.”可知爱因斯坦是站在了他们的肩膀上，没有他们的奉献，他不可能提出相对论。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据“As a large part of the book explains, Einstein typically argued that”及“The book also includes substantial sections on Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo whose methods inspired Einstein.”可知这段文字最有可能来自于一本书的介绍，因为它详细介绍了书中的内容和作者的观点，同时也对爱因斯坦的科学贡献进行了深入的分析。故选B。
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。
Problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace — and could help you achieve more in your personal life too. Here’s how to enhance your strategy.
Develop analytical thinking
The key to effective problem-solving is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller more manageable components. ____16____. This involves systematically deconstructing a problem, understanding its differences and identifying the relationships between its various elements. Begin by clearly defining the problem at hand, identifying its key components and recognizing the interconnections between them.
Promote creativity
____17____. To develop creativity, you must engage in activities that can stimulate your imagination and form new ideas. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields, experiences and cultures can serve as a source of creative problem-solving.
Strengthen communication skills
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives and adjusts individuals toward a common goal. Good communication begins with the art of expression. This needs choosing the right words and structuring information logically. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with focus. ____18____.
Learn from mistakes
Mistakes are not failures but a good way to success. ____19____. Analyze what goes wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. It not only accelerates the learning process but also encourages collective problem-solving skills.
____20____
The journey to becoming an expert problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. Seeking continuous learning opportunities ensures that you stay ahead of changing challenges and acquire the necessary skills. Furthermore, networking with professionals in your field provides a good way of shared learning.
A. Stay well informed
B. Seek continuous learning
C. Improving it requires a structured approach
D. Each mistake will give you a chance to think and learn
E. Out-of-the-box thinking is essential for problem-solving
F. These will make sure your message is easy to understand
G. It involves not just hearing words but understanding the differences
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. G 19. D 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文就提高解决问题的技能方面给出了几点建议。
【16题详解】
根据“This involves systematically deconstructing a problem, understanding its differences and identifying the relationships between its various elements.”可知解决问题的关键是将复杂问题分解成更小，更易于管理的组件的能力。再结合标题可知，此处强调的是要分析问题，把一个大的问题，变成很小的几个小问题。选项C“改进它需要一个结构化的方法”符合语境，故选C。
【17题详解】
根据“Promote creativity”可知此处与创新思维有关，选项E“创新思维对于解决问题至关重要。”符合语境，故选E。
【18题详解】
根据“Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with focus.”可知此处讲的是要积极倾听，选项G“它不仅包括听单词，还包括理解不同之处”符合语境，故选G。
【19题详解】
根据“Mistakes are not failures but a good way to success.”可知此处讲对错误的认识，选项D“每一个错误将会给你一个机会来思考并学习”符合语境，故选D。
【20题详解】
根据“The journey to becoming an expert problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement.”可知此处讲成为解决问题的专家是一个持久的过程，需要不停地成长与提高，选项B“寻求持续不断地学习”符合语境，故选B。
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。
This was the big game. The boys were ____21____ and excited. It was a clear night, and my son Andy’s baseball team, which had ____22____ all year, had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game. The atmosphere was ____23____ : the other team’s slugger (强击手), a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to ____24____ .
Nervously, I looked out Andy’s way. I was ____25____ to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t ____26____ on the game. I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.
“Come on, Andy. ____27____ out there,” I said to myself.
Thank goodness the big kid made a mistake. We (Andy and I) had been ____28____ , and our team still led by one run.
Andy ran up to me at the ____29____ . I was about to ____30____ him when he said loudly, “Did you see that shooting star ”
Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with ____31____ . I paused.
“Yes” I said. “Well, one inning (局) to go. Hit a home run (全垒打)!”
“Okay!” said Andy, and he ran back to his ____32____ .
I suddenly realized it was nice my son would take time out to ____33____ the wonder and beauty in life. You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least ____34____ it. Andy hit a triple in that last inning. But I still wish I had ____35____ that shooting star, too.
21.
A. nervous B. puzzled C. curious D. ashamed
22.
A. won B. struggled C. prayed D. run
23.
A. electric B. friendly C. casual D. romantic
24.
A. flee B. climb C. jump D. strike
25.
A. amused B. thrilled C. shocked D. satisfied
26.
A. carrying B. reflecting C. commenting D. focusing
27.
A Settle down B. Stand up C. Wake up D. Lie down
28.
A. informed B. punished C. warned D. spared
29.
A. meeting B. break C. corner D. entrance
30.
A. blame B. comfort C. entertain D. threaten
31.
A anger B. anxiety C. excitement D. confidence
32.
A. teammates B. fans C. parents D. stars
33.
A. create B. research C. explain D. appreciate
34.
A. need B. expect C. afford D. suspect
35.
A. become B. filmed C. seen D. followed
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲作者的儿子在一场棒球比赛时抬头看天上的流星。作者原本想责备他，但是作者又意识到儿子能抽出时间去欣赏生活中的奇迹和美。这是件好事。
【21题详解】
句意：男孩儿们既紧张又兴奋。
nervous紧张的；puzzled迷惑的；curious好奇的；ashamed羞愧的。根据“This was the big game”可知这是一场大的比赛，应是比较紧张，故选A。
【22题详解】
句意：那是一个晴朗的夜晚，我儿子安迪所在的棒球队一整年都在苦苦挣扎，但最终打进了这场冠军赛，令其他优秀的球队感到震惊。
won赢得；struggled挣扎；prayed祈祷；run跑步。根据“had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game. ”可知应是不容易，最终挣扎着进入了冠军赛，故选B。
【23题详解】
句意：气氛很紧张，对方的强击手，一个大孩子就像一条蛇，很危险，随时准备出击。
electric令人激动的；friendly友好的；casual随意的；romantic浪漫的。根据“the other team’s slugger (强击手), a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready”可知对方很强大，故气氛令人紧张，激动。故选A。
【24题详解】
句意：气氛很紧张，对方的强击手，一个大孩子就像一条蛇，很危险，随时准备出击。
flee逃跑；bite咬；jump跳；strike击撞。根据“my son Andy’s baseball team”可知这是棒球赛，应是准备击球，故选D。
【25题详解】
句意：看到安迪直直地望着夜空，我惊呆了。
amused感到好笑的；thrilled兴奋的；shocked震惊的；satisfied满意的。根据“Andy looking straight up at the night sky!”可知比赛很紧张，安迪却在直直地看着天空，这让作者感到很震惊。故选C。
【26题详解】
句意：很明显他没有专注于比赛。
carrying搬运；reflecting反应，反思；commenting评论；focusing专注。根据“Andy looking straight up at the night sky!”可知在比赛途中儿子看天空应是没有专注比赛，故选D。
【27题详解】
句意：醒醒吧！
settle down安顿下来；stand up站起来；wake up醒来；lie down躺下。根据“Andy looking straight up at the night sky!”可知在比赛途中儿子看天空，故作者应是想让儿子醒醒，故选C。
【28题详解】
句意：安迪和我幸免于难，我们的队伍仍然领先一分。
informed告知；punished惩罚；warned警告；spared赦免，饶恕。根据“ and our team still led by one run.”可知虽然开小差，但是团队仍然领先，所以作者和儿子是被饶恕了，故选D。
【29题详解】
句意：休息时间，安迪向我跑过来。
meeting会议；break打破，休息；corner角落；entrance入口。根据“Andy ran up to me at the”可知休息时间才能跑来，故选B。
【30题详解】
句意：我正要责备他，他大声说，“你看见那颗流星了吗？”
blame责备；comfort安慰；entertain娱乐；threaten威胁。根据“Andy looking straight up at the night sky!”可知在比赛途中儿子看天空，作者应是会批评他，故选A。
【31题详解】
句意：安迪的眼睛因兴奋而发光。
anger生气；anxiety焦虑；excitement激动，兴奋；confidence自信。根据“Did you see that shooting star”及“Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with”可知他看到了流星，此处应是激动的，故选C。
【32题详解】
句意：“好的”，安迪说着，跑回队友身边。
teammates队友；fans粉丝；parents父母；stars星星。根据“he ran back to his”可知应是休息完跑回队，故选A。
【33题详解】
句意：我突然意识到儿子能抽出时间去欣赏生活中的奇迹和美，这是件好事。
create创造；research研究；explain解释；appreciate欣赏。根据“the wonder and beauty in life.”可知是欣赏生活中的美，故选D。
【34题详解】
句意：当你最不经意的时候，你可能会惊讶于你所发现的美。
need需要；expect期待；afford负担得起；suspect怀疑。根据“You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least...”及上文可知安迪在打比赛中，最不经意间发现了生活中的美，故选B。
【35题详解】
句意：但我还是希望我也能看到那颗流星。
become变成；filmed录制，拍摄；seen看见；followed跟着。根据“that shooting star, too”可知是希望看见那颗流行，故选C。
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。
The lantern fair in Zigong, Southwest China’s Sichuan province, boasts a history of more than 1,000 years. ____36____ (mark) the Year of the Dragon, many of the lanterns show the Chinese sign of the zodiac (生肖), but there are also ____37____ wide variety of other lantern designs to meet different needs. Visitors ____38____ prefer traditional lanterns can find lanterns with flowers and birds, and legendary figures, while lanterns with modern patterns such as cultural ____39____ (trend) and online games are gaining popularity among young people.
In addition to the ____40____ (elegance) craftsmanship, modern technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence have also been used to make the lanterns ____41____ (nice) and more vivid. The lantern show is also accepting the concept of environmental protection. A set of lanterns ____42____ (feature) the famous Chinese statue “Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow” from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) was created by using different kinds of waste materials, including tires and plastics to form its outside decorations.
This year’s show will not come to an end ____43____ July 31. The sets of lanterns ____44____ (update) to keep up with other traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival. Visitors can also enjoy folk arts, and Chinese music performances during ____45____ (they) lantern-viewing tours.
【答案】36. To mark
37. a 38. who##that
39. trends 40. elegant
41. nicer 42. featuring
43. until 44. will be updated
45. their
【解析】
【导语】本文主要介绍了四川自贡举行的灯会。包括其历史、特色以及现代技术在灯会中的运用。
【36题详解】
句意：为了纪念龙年，许多灯笼都以十二生肖为特色，但也有各种各样的其他灯笼设计来满足不同的需求。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作状语，表示目的使用动词不定式，置于句首首字母大写。故填To mark。
【37题详解】
句意：为了纪念龙年，许多灯笼都以十二生肖为特色，但也有各种各样的其他灯笼设计来满足不同的需求。a wide variety of“各种各样的”，故填a。
【38题详解】
句意：喜欢传统灯笼的游客可以找到有花鸟和传奇人物的灯笼，而具有现代图案的灯笼，如文化潮流和网络游戏，在年轻人中越来越受欢迎。分析句子结构，这是一个包含定语从句的复合句，先行词为visitors，定语从句缺主语，指人，使用关系代词who或that引导定语从句。故填who/that。
【39题详解】
句意：喜欢传统灯笼的游客可以找到有花鸟和传奇人物的灯笼，而具有现代图案的灯笼，如文化潮流和网络游戏，在年轻人中越来越受欢迎。表示多个潮流，用复数trends做宾语，故填trends。
【40题详解】
句意：除了优雅的工艺外，3D打印和人工智能等现代技术也被用来让灯笼变得更好，更生动。此处用形容词elegant修饰名词作定语。故填elegant。
【41题详解】
句意：除了优雅的工艺外，3D打印和人工智能等现代技术也被用来让灯笼变得更好，更生动。此处和“more vivid.”并列，也应用比较级形式，故填nicer。
【42题详解】
句意：东汉 (公元25~220年) 著名的“青铜奔马踏飞燕”雕像为特色的灯笼，是用轮胎和塑料等不同的废料制成的外部装饰。a set of lanterns与feature为主动关系，用现在分词作定语。故填featuring。
【43题详解】
句意：今年的演出要到7月31日才能结束。not...until“直到……才……”符合语境，故填until。
【44题详解】
句意：这些灯笼将进行更新，以跟上其他中国传统节日的步伐，如清明节和端午节。分析句子结构，空白处在句子中作谓语应与主语之间，是被动关系，使用被动语态，句子表示的是将来发生的动作，谓语动词使用一般将来时的被动语态。故填will be updated。
【45题详解】
句意：游客还可以在他们观灯之旅中欣赏民间艺术和中国音乐表演。形容词性物主代词修饰名词作定语。故填their。
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
46. 你校英文报组织同学们分享学校刚刚举办的文化节活动，请你以此为主题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 简要描述；
2. 体验和感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Our Cultural Festival on Campus
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】例文
Our Cultural Festival on Campus
Last week witnessed an extraordinary cultural festival organized by our school, which was aimed at showcasing different traditions, customs, and artistic expressions of students. It was a huge success.
The festival kicked off with a grand opening ceremony. Various activities were designed, like a singing contest, dance performances, art exhibitions, allowing students to appreciate the charm of culture. Not only did these activities entertain us and enrich campus life, but encouraged students to respect different cultures, thus fostering students’ awareness of cultural inclusivity.
Overall, it is a meaningful and rewarding experience that engraves lasting memories on students’ minds.
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是一篇记叙文，为材料作文；
②时态：时态为“一般过去时”；
③提示：写作要点已给出，考生注意不要遗漏要点，并注意适当添加细节，突出写作要点。
[写作步骤]
第一步，介绍文化节的具体内容；
第二步，介绍自己的体验和感受。
亮点词汇]
①aimed at旨在
②allow sb to do允许某人做
[高分句型]
①Not only did these activities entertain us and enrich campus life, but encouraged students to respect different cultures（倒装句）
②it is a meaningful and rewarding experience that engraves lasting memories on students’ minds.（定语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Michael saw the trouble coming. There standing in the hallway was Frank, the boy who enjoyed making fun of anyone at any given moment. Frank was tall and strong, so few of his victims stood up to him. Michael hated the idea that Frank always got away with his wrong doing. Yet like most kids who were picked on, he just took it quietly and waited for the unpleasant to pass.
Frank walked up, his eyes locked on the books in Michael’s arms. When they met, Frank stopped unexpectedly, “Hey, let me see those books!” Some students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to give away his nervousness.
Frank took a book, looked inside for a second, and then threw the book at Michael, who dropped all the other books. “Hey, those are school property,” Frank barked, “Be careful!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.
Michael, his cheeks turning red, half kicked the fallen books. Suddenly a hand picked up one book.“You look like you could use an ally (盟友)”, a friendly voice said. It was Ramon, the most athletic boy in the high school. Michael couldn’t believe Ramon was stopping to help him as they barely spoke.
“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s confusing. I don’t know what his problems is.”
“Well, as I see it,” Ramon said, “you need to find a way to end this.” Michael nodded, stuck for what to say. Ramon continued, “You know my grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone,’ You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (醋).’”
Looking puzzled, Michael asked,“What does that mean ”
“It means kindness may be more effective than anger,” Ramon explained.
“Can you just tell Frank to stop picking on me ” Michael suggested.
“That’s vinegar,” Ramon laughed as he walked away. “Try honey instead.”
Ramon’s words left Michael thinking.
The next school day brought Michael’s usual pain. There stood Frank, and Michael knew it would be just seconds before he had to face him in the middle of the hall. Frank came nearer, book in hand.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】例文：
Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened. Frank tripped over his own laces and fell to the ground, scattering his books everywhere. The other students laughed as Frank struggled to pick himself up, his face burning red with embarrassment. There was a moment when Michael couldn’t believe his luck. For once, the tables had turned and it was Frank who was the one to be awkward. He could have laughed and made fun of Frank, or, he could choose to help him pick up his books. Quickly weighing the options a few seconds, he approached Frank.
Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor. When he handed the books over, Frank was stunned by the unexpected kindness and didn’t know what to say. Michael gave him a quick smile and walked away, leaving Frank to ponder over his own behavior. Gradually, the hostility in his eyes softened and gave way to gratitude. Meanwhile, a smile bloomed on Michael’s face, he eventually found a way to deal with his “headache”. From that day on, Frank never bothered him again. Michael had learned a valuable lesson—kindness goes a long way in resolving conflicts. He did catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.
【解析】
【详解】[总体分析]
①题材：本文是小作文；
②时态：时态为“一般过去时”；
③提示：本文讲述了Michael的学校有一个爱欺负人的校霸Frank，Michael和其他同学一样，在遭受Frank欺负时只能接受，Ramon建议Michael通过善待敌人的方式解决了问题。
[写作步骤]
由第一段首句内容“然后，突然间，意想不到的事情发生了。”可知，第一段可描写Frank跌倒，感到很尴尬，Michael朝Frank走过去的过程。
由第二段首句内容“Michael弯下腰，迅速捡起地板上Frank的书。”可知，第二段可描写Michael帮Frank捡起书。从那天起，Frank再也没有打扰过Michael，Michael用善良解决了冲突。
[亮点词汇]
①trip over绊倒
②made fun of取笑
③approach靠近
④resolve conflicts解决冲突
[高分句型]
①For once, the tables had turned and it was Frank who was the one to be awkward. (强调句；并列句)
②When he handed the books over, Frank was stunned by the unexpected kindness and didn’t know what to say. (时间状语从句)2024年辽宁省沈阳市九年级二模
英语试卷
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号填写在答题卡上。
2. 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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
3. 考试结束后，考生将答题卡交回。
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5 小题; 每小题 1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the speakers do next
A. Go to the supermarket. B. Drive home. C. Make a list.
2. What is the man doing
A. Riding a bike. B. Driving a car. C. Checking a motorbike.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Strangers. B. Schoolmates. C. Roommates.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a school. B. In a bookshop. C. In a cleaner’s room.
5. How many times was Philip told his dinner was ready
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
第二节(共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What has the weather been like recently
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
7. What is the man’s advice to the woman
A. Buying a new phone. B. Taking an umbrella. C. Traveling by car.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What happened to the woman’s story
A. It was copied. B. It was lost. C. It was stolen.
9. Why is the woman advised to eat something
A. To avoid her misfortune. B. To cheer herself up. C. To kill her time.
听第8段材料，回答第10至 12题。
10. When will the man graduate
A This week. B. In a year. C. In three months.
11. What does the woman suggest the man do before graduation
A. Borrow some money. B. Get a part-time job. C. Keep studying.
12. What has the woman started doing
A. Looking for full-time jobs.
B. Working as a teacher.
C. Applying for jobs.
听第9段材料，回答第13至 16题。
13. What is the man doing
A. Preparing for a meeting. B. Exercising. C. Cooking.
14. How does the woman sound at the man’s weight loss
A. Serious. B. Surprised. C. Hopeful.
15. How does the man go to work now
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By train.
16. What will the man do to help the woman
A. Make salads for her.
B. Go jogging with her.
C. Lend a book to her.
听第10段材料， 回答第17至 20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. His feeling after receiving an award.
B. His experience about traveling around.
C. His preference for different music types.
18 Where is the speaker from
A. Ireland. B. Scotland. C. England.
19 What did the speaker most recently announce to the public
A. A single song.
B. A three-song collection.
C. A twelve-song collection.
20. Who will speak next
A. A young musician.
B. One of the speaker’s fans.
C. The host of the ceremony.
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)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Green Line Performing Arts Center
329 E Garfield Blvd. Chicago, IL 60637
Upcoming Programs Include:
First Monday Jazz Series: Crosswind
Monday Feb 4|onwards 7—9 pm
First Monday Jazz is a free monthly event showcasing local Chicago jazz artists.
GreenLight Series: South Side Story Time
Sunday Feb 17|10—11 am
Bring your kids to listen, learn, sing, dance, and interact! South Side Story Time is a small gathering that centres on readings for its young attendees along with the chance for their parents to socialize. Open to families with children of all ages.
Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters: Stories in Celebration of Women’s Power and Grace
Wednesday Feb 20|7—8:30 pm
Join us for an evening of storytelling featuring the dynamic singing, In the Spirit by EmilyHooper Lansana. This performance will highlight a range of stories that demonstrate women’s creative and political genius from folk heroines to Nobel Peace Prize winners.
Family Saturdays: Art together
Every 1st Saturday of the Month|3—5 pm
Explore your child’s artistic curiosity with hands-on art workshops designed to stimulate creativity and play. These interdisciplinary workshops are exciting for the entire family, offering activities from music to arts and e to learn something new! Appropriate for families with children. Registration is encouraged.
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1. When can people enjoy jazz
A. At 8 pm every first Monday. B. At 4 pm every Saturday.
C. At 7 pm on Wednesdays. D. At 9 pm on Mondays.
2. What do we know about Sistergirls and Freedom Fighters
A. It lasts two hours. B. It is organized by Emily.
C. It is a prize-winning performance. D. It celebrates women’s achievements.
3. What do Green Light Series and Family Saturdays have in common
A. The forms of arts. B. Target participants.
C. The duration of activities. D. Registration requirements.
B
I was the only kid in college with a reason to go to the mail box, because my mother never believed in email, in Facebook, in texting or cell phones. I was literally waiting by the mailbox to get a letter with a warmest comfort from her.
So when I moved to New York and got depressed, I did the only thing I could think of. I wrote those same kinds of letters like my mother for strangers, and tucked them all over the city: in cafes, in libraries, and even in the subway. I blogged about those letters and promised if asked for a hand-written letter, I would write one.
Overnight, my inbox became this harbor of heartbreak—a single mother in Sacramento, a girl being bullied in Kansas, a 22-year-old immigrant, all asking me to write them and give them a reason to wait by the mailbox. And this is how I initiated the act The World Needs More Love Letters.
Today I run a global organization fueled by those trips to the mailbox. It is a miracle. But the thing about these letters is that most of them have been written by people brought up in a paperless world where some best conversations happen on a screen. We have learned to diary our pain onto Facebook, and we speak swiftly in twitter.
Therefore, I’ve been carrying this mail crate (大木箱) with me these days, which is a magical icebreaker. So I get to tell total strangers about a woman whose husband was traumatized (受精神创伤) from war, and how she left love letters throughout the house saying, “Come back to me.”And a man, who had decided to take his life, slept safely with a stack of letters just beneath his pillow, handwritten by strangers who were there for him.
These stories convince me that letter-writing will never need to be about efficiency, because it is an art now, all of it: the signing, the scripting, the mailing.
4. Why did the author share her experience in college
A. To show her care for her family.
B. To convey her love for writing letters.
C. To express her feelings attached to letters.
D. To prove her consistency in writing letters.
5 What caused the author to launch the act
A. She advocated the paperless lifestyle.
B. She intended to provide professional aid.
C. She tried to improve her communication skills.
D. She aimed to give emotional support with letters.
6. Why does the author call the mail crate“a magical icebreaker”
A. It cures people of mental diseases. B. It serves as a conversation starter.
C. It has magic power to melt ice. D. It empowers people to be brave.
7. What is the best title for the passage
A. Family Letters Are Priceless
B. Love for Writing Never Declines
C. World Needs More Love Letters
D. Hand-written Letters Improve Efficiency
C
Nanako Hama was holding a light envelop. When she tore it open with care, locks of hair emerged. Many strangers send Hama locks of their hair, hoping to recycle it.
People generate a huge amount of hair waste. Nearly all of that waste ends up in landfill, where it can release harmful greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. But hair possesses useful qualities that it’s a shame to simply throw it away. That’s why people all around the world, like Hama, have been collecting hair and finding innovative ways to recycle it, including making mats (垫子) out of it for removing oil leaks in the ocean.
Hama is part of the nonprofit Matter of Trust (MoT) members working at more than 60 centers dotted across 17 countries, using machines to make hair donated from local salons and individuals into square mat, which are then used to clean up the floating oil. “Hair is particularly well-suited for this,”says MoT co-founder Lisa Gautier.“That’s because its rough sort of outer layer lets oil stick to it.” MoT’s mats have been used in major oil leaks, including the 2010 Deepwater Horizon and 2007 Cosco Busan incidents.
In a 2018 study, Murray, an environmental scientist at the University of Technology Sydney, in Australia found that mats made of recycled human hair could absorb 0.84 grams of oil onto its surface for every gram of hair—significantly more than polypropylene (聚丙烯), a type of plastic that’s typically used to clean up floating oil. Besides, hair is also useful as fertilizer (化肥). Hair contains a relatively high nitrogen (氮), a chemical element crucial for plant growth, and each lock of hair is made of roughly 16 percent of this essential nutrient. Last year, more than 560 gallons of liquid fertilizer made from human hair was sold to farmers in northern Tanzania and the feedback from the farmers has been very encouraging.
“It’s just a great way to use hair in a productive way. Hair is an answer literally hanging in front of our eyes—for oil and soil,” Hama says.
8. How does the author introduce the topic
A. By presenting a scene.
B. By detailing the background.
C. By describing the usage of hair.
D. By praising an environmentalist.
9. What can the mat made of human hair do
A. Improve soil. B. Prevent oil leaks.
C. Take in harmful gas. D. Clear the sea of oil.
10. Which qualities of hair contribute to its innovative use
A. Its color and strength. B. Its length and amount.
C. Its weight and flexibility. D. Its structure and component.
11. Which best describes the future of hair waste as fertilizer
A. Uncertain. B. Promising. C. Doubtful. D. Worrying.
D
German physicist Albert Einstein is one of the most famous scientists of all time, the personification of genius and the subject of a whole industry of scholarship. In The Einsteinian Revolution, two experts on Einstein’s life and his theory of relativity — Israeli physicist Hanoch Gutfreund and German historian of science Jürgen Renn — offer an original and penetrating (犀利的) analysis of Einstein’s revolutionary contributions to physics and our view of the physical world.
For the first time ever, by setting Einstein’s work in the long course of the evolution of scientific knowledge, Gutfreund and Renn discover the popular misconception of Einstein as an unconventional scientific genius who single-handedly created modern physics — and by pure thought alone.
As a large part of the book explains, Einstein typically argued that science progresses through steady evolution, not through revolutionary breaks with the past. He saw his theory of relativity not as something from scratch, but a natural extension of the classical physics developed by pioneers such as Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei and English physicist Isaac Newton in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as nineteenth-century physicists.
The authors highlight how classical physics cannot be separated cleanly from modern Einsteinian physics. The book also includes substantial sections on Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus and Galileo whose methods inspired Einstein. When Einstein considered himself as standing on their shoulders, he meant that, without their contributions, he would not have formulated (阐述) the theory of relativity.
The Einsteinian Revolution is an important and thought-provoking contribution to the scholarly literature on Einstein and his surprising scientific creativity between 1905 and 1925. Gutfreund and Renn might not have given the final answer as to why Einstein, of all people, revolutionized physics in the way that he did. But they argue in fascinating detail that, to understand his genius, one must take into account not just the earlier history of physics but also the history of knowledge more broadly. Although not always an easy read, the book will interest physicists and historians alike.
12. What’s the attitude of Gutfreund and Renn to the popular viewpoint on Einstein
A. Opposing. B. Favorable. C. Ambiguous. D. Indifferent.
13. What does the underlined phrase “from scratch” probably mean
A. From nothing. B. Up to a certain standard.
C. By learning from others. D. With previous knowledge.
14. What does the author mean to say by mentioning the famous physicists
A. Their ideas were rejected by Einstein.
B. Their devotion to physics impressed Einstein.
C. Their research contributed to Einstein’s success.
D. Their hard work deserved the worldwide respect.
15. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A guidebook to a course. B. An introduction to a book.
C. An essay on Albert Einstein. D. A review of physics 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。
Problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace — and could help you achieve more in your personal life too. Here’s how to enhance your strategy.
Develop analytical thinking
The key to effective problem-solving is the ability to break down complex issues into smaller, more manageable components. ____16____. This involves systematically deconstructing a problem, understanding its differences and identifying the relationships between its various elements. Begin by clearly defining the problem at hand, identifying its key components and recognizing the interconnections between them.
Promote creativity
____17____. To develop creativity, you must engage in activities that can stimulate your imagination and form new ideas. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields, experiences and cultures can serve as a source of creative problem-solving.
Strengthen communication skills
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives and adjusts individuals toward a common goal. Good communication begins with the art of expression. This needs choosing the right words and structuring information logically. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information with focus. ____18____.
Learn from mistakes
Mistakes are not failures but a good way to success. ____19____. Analyze what goes wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. It not only accelerates the learning process but also encourages collective problem-solving skills.
____20____
The journey to becoming an expert problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. Seeking continuous learning opportunities ensures that you stay ahead of changing challenges and acquire the necessary skills. Furthermore, networking with professionals in your field provides a good way of shared learning.
A. Stay well informed
B. Seek continuous learning
C. Improving it requires a structured approach
D. Each mistake will give you a chance to think and learn
E. Out-of-the-box thinking is essential for problem-solving
F. These will make sure your message is easy to understand
G. It involves not just hearing words but understanding the differences
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。
This was the big game. The boys were ____21____ and excited. It was a clear night, and my son Andy’s baseball team, which had ____22____ all year, had shocked the better teams by making it to this championship game. The atmosphere was ____23____ : the other team’s slugger (强击手), a big kid, was like a snake, dangerous and ready to ____24____ .
Nervously, I looked out Andy’s way. I was ____25____ to see Andy looking straight up at the night sky! Obviously he wasn’t ____26____ on the game. I was horrified that he wouldn’t even know the ball was coming.
“Come on, Andy. ____27____ out there,” I said to myself.
Thank goodness the big kid made a mistake. We (Andy and I) had been ____28____ , and our team still led by one run.
Andy ran up to me at the ____29____ . I was about to ____30____ him when he said loudly, “Did you see that shooting star ”
Andy’s eyes were glowing (发光) with ____31____ . I paused.
“Yes,” I said. “Well, one inning (局) to go. Hit a home run (全垒打)!”
“Okay!” said Andy, and he ran back to his ____32____ .
I suddenly realized it was nice my son would take time out to ____33____ the wonder and beauty in life. You might be surprised by the beauty you can find when you least ____34____ it. Andy hit a triple in that last inning. But I still wish I had ____35____ that shooting star, too.
21.
A. nervous B. puzzled C. curious D. ashamed
22.
A. won B. struggled C. prayed D. run
23
A. electric B. friendly C. casual D. romantic
24.
A. flee B. climb C. jump D. strike
25.
A. amused B. thrilled C. shocked D. satisfied
26.
A. carrying B. reflecting C. commenting D. focusing
27.
A. Settle down B. Stand up C. Wake up D. Lie down
28.
A. informed B. punished C. warned D. spared
29.
A. meeting B. break C. corner D. entrance
30.
A. blame B. comfort C. entertain D. threaten
31.
A. anger B. anxiety C. excitement D. confidence
32.
A. teammates B. fans C. parents D. stars
33.
A. create B. research C. explain D. appreciate
34.
A. need B. expect C. afford D. suspect
35.
A. become B. filmed C. seen D. followed
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。
The lantern fair in Zigong, Southwest China’s Sichuan province, boasts a history of more than 1,000 years. ____36____ (mark) the Year of the Dragon, many of the lanterns show the Chinese sign of the zodiac (生肖), but there are also ____37____ wide variety of other lantern designs to meet different needs. Visitors ____38____ prefer traditional lanterns can find lanterns with flowers and birds, and legendary figures, while lanterns with modern patterns such as cultural ____39____ (trend) and online games are gaining popularity among young people.
In addition to the ____40____ (elegance) craftsmanship, modern technologies such as 3D printing and artificial intelligence have also been used to make the lanterns ____41____ (nice) and more vivid. The lantern show is also accepting the concept of environmental protection. A set of lanterns ____42____ (feature) the famous Chinese statue “Bronze Galloping Horse Treading on a Flying Swallow” from the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD) was created by using different kinds of waste materials, including tires and plastics to form its outside decorations.
This year’s show will not come to an end ____43____ July 31. The sets of lanterns ____44____ (update) to keep up with other traditional Chinese festivals, such as the Dragon Boat Festival. Visitors can also enjoy folk arts, and Chinese music performances during ____45____ (they) lantern-viewing tours.
第四部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
46. 你校英文报组织同学们分享学校刚刚举办的文化节活动，请你以此为主题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 简要描述；
2. 体验和感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80 个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Our Cultural Festival on Campus
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Michael saw the trouble coming. There standing in the hallway was Frank, the boy who enjoyed making fun of anyone at any given moment. Frank was tall and strong, so few of his victims stood up to him. Michael hated the idea that Frank always got away with his wrong doing. Yet like most kids who were picked on, he just took it quietly and waited for the unpleasant to pass.
Frank walked up, his eyes locked on the books in Michael’s arms. When they met, Frank stopped unexpectedly, “Hey, let me see those books!” Some students watched as Michael held out the books he was carrying, trying not to give away his nervousness.
Frank took a book, looked inside for a second, and then threw the book at Michael, who dropped all the other books. “Hey, those are school property,” Frank barked, “Be careful!” Then he walked away, laughing loudly.
Michael, his cheeks turning red, half kicked the fallen books. Suddenly a hand picked up one book.“You look like you could use an ally (盟友)”, a friendly voice said. It was Ramon, the most athletic boy in the high school. Michael couldn’t believe Ramon was stopping to help him as they barely spoke.
“Thanks,” Michael sighed with relief. “It’s confusing. I don’t know what his problems is.”
“Well, as I see it,” Ramon said, “you need to find a way to end this.” Michael nodded, stuck for what to say. Ramon continued, “You know my grandmother used to tell me whenever I had a problem with someone,’ You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar (醋).’”
Looking puzzled, Michael asked,“What does that mean ”
“It means kindness may be more effective than anger,” Ramon explained.
“Can you just tell Frank to stop picking on me ” Michael suggested.
“That’s vinegar,” Ramon laughed as he walked away. “Try honey instead.”
Ramon’s words left Michael thinking.
The next school day brought Michael’s usual pain. There stood Frank, and Michael knew it would be just seconds before he had to face him in the middle of the hall. Frank came nearer, book in hand.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Then, suddenly, the unexpected happened.
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Michael bent down and quickly picked up Frank’s books on the floor.
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