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2024~2025年高二下学期第二次月考英语
全卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Where does the man plan to go this year
A. Asia. B. South America. C. Europe.
2. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Sit in Row 5. B. Clean the floor. C. Dry glass bottles.
3. When will the speakers get to Grace's house
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:50. C. At 7:00.
4. What does the woman mean
A. She missed the speech.
B. She lost her way to the train station.
C. She couldn't understand what the lecturer said.
5. Who is the man complaining about
A. His boss. B. A co-worker. C. The woman.
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. How many languages can the man speak fluently now
A. Four. B. Six. C. Two.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Waiter and customer.
C. Teacher and student.
听第 7 段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman probably look like in the past
A. She wore glasses. B. She had brown hair. C. She was overweight.
9. What do we know about the woman
A. She is a doctor. B. She has two children. C. She got married last year.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. Which country does Li Dong come from
A. China. B. America. C. Germany.
11. Why did Li Dong decide to study Chinese medicine
A. To learn Chinese culture.
B. To follow in his parents' footsteps.
C. To make up for Western medicine.
12. What did Li Dong find most difficult to get used to
A. The weather. B. The language. C. The living habit.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What are the special boards used for
A. Producing energy.
B. Covering buildings.
C. Keeping sunshine out.
14. Where are the gardens
A. In the backyards. B. On the roofs. C. Next to the work stations.
15. How will Molly go home today
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
16. What does Molly say about BedZED
A. It is environment-friendly.
B. There's much parking space.
C. The public transportation is poor.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. How long could the film last at most
A.12 minutes. B.11 minutes. C. 8 minutes.
18. What kind of films are required this year
A. Comedy. B. Horror. C. Drama.
19. What is the topic of the films this year
A. The family. B. The weather. C. Changes in a day.
20 What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Steps of making a film.
B. Best films over the years.
C. A film-making competition.
第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Niagara Park is a destination that needs little introduction. The Horseshoe Falls in the park is undeniably the star attraction, with the waters of the Niagara River falling quickly over a 188-foot-high drop. While this natural wonder is indeed breathtaking, it’s by no means the only reason to visit the region. There are a number of equally impressive nature and history experiences to enjoy in the park.
Journey Behind the Falls
Journey Behind the Falls is an attraction at the west of Horseshoe Falls, documenting the geographical evolution of Niagara Falls and telling the history of Niagara Falls as an area, from its first native inhabitants to a world-famous tourist attraction.
Witness a whirlpool from above
In Niagara Valley visitors will find a surging whirlpool (旋涡) of water rages, created by an abrupt anticlockwise turn at the rapids’ end. For the best view, take the Whirlpool Aero Car that has been transporting visitors across the gorge (峡谷) for over a century. It’s a popular attraction, so consider visiting first thing in the morning to avoid long lines.
Discover the world’s butterflies
The Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory is one of North America’s largest butterfly conservatories. The self-guided tour lets visitors observe butterfly species from all over the world, see them up close at feeding stations, or if you’re lucky, witness newborns take their first flight.
Take to the tunnels
Leave the surface behind and board a glass-walled lift to get into the depths of the Niagara Parks Power Station built in 1905. As well as wandering the building’s halls guests can walk through the outlet tunnel. The long corridor transfers visitors to a dramatic exit point over the Niagara River, where a new viewing platform reveals the remarkable sight of Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River. The passageway can be accessed for no extra fee.
1. What can visitors do at the Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory
A. Take a guided tour. B. Feed the butterflies.
C. Observe butterfly species from around the world. D. Witness the birth of butterflies.
2. What can be known about the Niagara Park
A. The tunnel is accessible without any additional charge.
B. Tourists visit Niagara Park only for breathtaking falls.
C. Visitors learn about the geographical evolution on the viewing platform.
D. The best way to witness a whirlpool is walking through the gorge.
3. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To show the history of the park. B. To attract visitors to the park.
C. To stress the importance of ecosystem. D. To introduce the falls in the park.
B
It was at ten o’clock today that the first of all Time Machines began its career. I gave it a last check, and sat myself in the leather seat. I pushed the starting lever on the main panel forwards an inch then immediately backwards again. Looking around, I saw my laboratory exactly as before. Had anything happened I thought my mind had tricked me. Then I saw the clock. A moment before, it was a minute or so past ten; now it was nearly half past three!
I drew a breath, gripped the lever and pushed it forwards. The laboratory went hazy around me. My niece came in to fetch something, maybe her handkerchief, apparently without seeing me. It probably took her a minute, but to me she moved like a rocket! I pushed the lever further. Night came as if a lamp was being turned out, and in another moment came the day. Tomorrow night came, then skipped to day, again and again, faster and faster still.
It is hard to explain the strange and unpleasant feeling of time travelling. It felt like I was being driven fast on a winding road. As my pace grew faster, the walls of the laboratory fell away, and I was left in the open air. The sun and moon looked as if they were being thrown across the sky, but soon there was division between night and day. Around me I saw trees growing like puffs of smoke; they grew, spread, and died in moments. I saw huge buildings rise up, then disappear like in a dream. The whole surface of the earth was being changed, melting and flowing before my eyes. I calculated that I was being pushed through time at hundreds of years a minute.
I had a strong urge to look at the random things that were being flashed before my eyes! I had thought about the risk of stopping the Time Machine many times. So long as I travelled at maximum speed, it didn’t matter. But if I stopped and the same space was being occupied by something else, we would be forced together and explode like a bomb! Like an impatient fool, I pulled the lever backwards hard. With a sudden jolt, the Time Machine was flipped on its side, and I was thrown through the air.
I was stunned for a moment, and then heard the sound of thunder. I was sitting in the rain in some mud next to the machine. “A fine welcome,” I said, “for a man who has travelled thousands of years to be here!”
4. Which of the following is true according to the text
A. The traveller’s niece pretended not to see him when fetching something.
B. The traveller’s niece caught sight of him when fetching something.
C. The traveller’s niece didn’t see him when fetching something.
D. It was at eleven o’ clock that the first of all Time Machines began its career.
5. How did the time traveller feel during this adventure
A. Puzzled and indifferent. B. Ambitious and happy.
C. Strange and displeased. D. Tired and sleepy.
6. What did the traveller worry about as to stopping the machine
A. It might disappear. B. It may fail to take him back.
C. It could lead to entering a different space. D. It might result in explosion.
7. Where does the Time Machine arrive when the man finally stops it
A. On a winding road. B. In some mud in the rain.
C. In the muddy leather seat. D. Along the walls of the laboratory.
C
Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements. To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilisations. Marco Polo’s tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.
In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each other’s cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Huan’s Record of My Travels in the eighth century.
Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.
Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.
8. What can we learn from Paragraph 1
A. Trade is always the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements.
B. Marco Polo inspired Chinese to search for sea routes from east to west.
C. Merchants from the East set sail from east to west long before Columbus first did.
D. People of early civilisations had no interest in the map of the world.
9. Which country was the centre of the trading route across the sea in ancient times
A. Ceylon. B. China. C. India. D. Rome.
10. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Sail of ancient China. B. Active channels between other cultures.
C. The great life of Zheng He. D. Sea exploration and trade of the Ming Dynasty.
11. What did African royal families send as gifts to China
A. Gold. B. Giraffes. C. Silk. D. Spices.
D
For years, scientists have believed that the only way oxygen could be created in the ocean was through photosynthesis. Huge amounts of oxygen get produced in the sunlight of the upper ocean, but scientists expected that on the dark ocean bottom, oxygen levels would drop as animals used the water's oxygen for energy.
But in 2013, Andrew Sweetman, a scientist who studies the ocean floor, began to notice something strange. When he measured the oxygen in the water above the ocean floor, he found that the levels of oxygen were rising. That didn't make sense. There's no light on the ocean floor, so photosynthesis can't happen there. Dr. Sweetman thought his equipment wasn't working. But he was wrong. In 2021, he used a different method to measure the oxygen levels. The new measurements also showed oxygen levels rising. That's when he realised something unusual was going on. Somehow, oxygen was being created on the dark ocean floor.
Many companies are interested in mining the sea bottom, where there are many small rock-like objects called “polymetallic nodules (多金属结核)”. These nodules may be responsible for creating the “dark oxygen”. To learn more about how the oxygen was being created, Dr. Sweetman collected samples of the nodules and took them back to the laboratory to study.
At first, they thought that tiny living things called microbes (微生物) might be creating oxygen. Then they thought that the nodules might be releasing oxygen somehow. But neither idea was right. Finally, Dr. Sweetman began to wonder if the nodules were somehow acting like batteries, and producing electricity. The idea made sense. Working with scientists at Northwestern University, Dr. Sweetman discovered that the nodules produce a small amount of electricity. When the nodules are close together, they create enough electricity to produce oxygen.
The discovery raises more concerns about deep-sea mining. These nodules are exactly what many mining companies are hoping to collect. Dr. Sweetman worries that deep-sea mining could destroy the nodules, which is important to the way the deep-sea works.
12. What do the underlined words “through photosynthesis” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. By dividing water into oxygen.
B. By using sunlight to create oxygen.
C. By reflecting sunlight of the upper ocean.
D. By taking advantage of the flow of ocean currents.
13. What do we know about polymetallic nodules
A. They are responsible for releasing oxygen.
B. They are in charge of collecting oxygen.
C. They are related to electricity production.
D. They are batteries generating electricity.
14. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. We should be careful about seabed mining.
B. The nodules are invaluable and unending.
C. We are ignorant of the way the deep sea works.
D. The new discovery means ruining the nodules.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Life Must Have Begun from Deep Underwater
B. The Ocean Floor Holds Secret for Us to Explore
C. Companies Should Think Twice before Starting Mining
D. Scientists Find “Dark Oxygen” on the Sea Floor
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。
Jessica Nabongo longs to set foot in every nation. She started traveling at age four, along with her parents on family trips from Detroit, Michigan and completed her mission when she landed in the Seychelles, having visited 195 countries. ____16____ Along the way, she became a writer, photographer, and passionate advocate for inclusive and ethical tourism.
Here she talks to us about her experience and tips for traveling better.
What inspires your adventures
____17____ I have a strong desire to see the differences and similarities in how people live everywhere in the world, even at home in the United States.
Did you ever experience any obstacles (阻碍)
I don’t believe in failure. ____18____ Embarrassment isn’t a natural human personality, in my eyes — it comes from socialization. If I fell over in the middle of Grand Central Station, I’d laugh at myself. I firmly believe that every failure in your life is just an opportunity to learn.
____19____
My mother has always said “humble (使谦逊) yourself”. I appreciate it because when you travel, depending on your passport, depending on your social class, depending on so many different things, you can go to places with a lot of ego (自我), or you can humble yourself and know that everyone is equal.
What are some things people can do to travel more sustainably (可持续地)
Single-use plastic is one of the biggest things harming Earth right now, so a lot of my focus is on that. ____20____ If you’re in a restaurant and you don’t have a big appetite, ask for a half portion. It’s about being a deliberate (慎重的) traveler, just taking that extra minute to think how I can have a lower impact on this place that I’m in and on the planet in general.
A. But it’s not just about the country count.
B. I believe failure is the mother of success.
C. Curiosity — that’s what’s always inspired me.
D. What did you depend on during your travel
E. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received
F. And I rarely feel embarrassed even in awkward situations.
G. But I also think it’s important to watch how much you waste.
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。
Last year, as my 9-year-old son, Leopold, and I prepared for a ski trip to Keystone, I set a rule: We would say yes to everything. Leopold is a picky eater and can be ___21___ to try new things.
Before the trip, Leopold and I agreed we should say yes to everything. We started saying yes before we even ___22___ our flight. The next day, after we got ___23___ at our hotel, I took Leopold to meet his snowboarding ___24___ . My hope was that Leopold would seize this ___25___ to snowboard on a mountain of this size. On the first day, I skied by myself, played it safe and stuck to the long ___26___ green run. On the second day, I thought of Leopold, who, the day before, had kept to our ___27___ and faced his fear of heights. In the spirit of ___28___ , I challenged myself to ski an intermediate blue run. It was steeper (更陡的) but I did my slow, diligent S-turns and I ___29___ it. When Leopold and I reunited, he asked if we could go in the outdoor hot tub. It was a 2-degree day, and the only thing l ____30____ more than being cold is being cold and wet! When I started to ____31____ , Leopold reminded me of the rule. Yes, it was cold, and yes, I was wet. The experience was a ____32____ as Leopold and I braved it together.
And there lies the charm of saying yes on vacation: It ____33____ you to step out of your comfort zone. Though it's not always ____34____ to say yes to everything, developing a sense of adventure helps us live life to the fullest— ____35____ you sometimes end up cold and wet.
21. A. positive B. willing C. tolerant D. hesitant
22. A. postponed B. boarded C. knew D. cancelled
23. A. settled B. separated C. dressed D. involved
24. A. professor B. manager C. instructor D. partner
25. A. power B. occasion C. benefit D. opportunity
26. A. tough B. easy C. boring D. difficult
27. A. belief B. strategy C. rule D. promise
28. A. teamwork B. leadership C. friendship D. commitment
29. A. made B. got C. tried D. kept
30. A. approve B. prefer C. hate D. desire
31. A. admit B. accept C. respond D. refuse
32. A. reflection B. pleasure C. challenge D. summary
33. A. pushes B. persuades C. invites D. limits
34. A. suitable B. crucial C. possible D. necessary
35. A. in case B. even if C. now that D. as if
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。
Next week I’m ___36___(travel) to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and ___37___I learn. I have already done some research on ___38___country. ___39___(locate) to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often ___40___(informal) referred to as “down under”.
I have also read about some iconic ___41___(site), such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t wait to see all of ___42___(they)! However, as I major ___43___ social studies, I’m more ___44___ (interest) in meeting people in Australia and ____45____(experience) their culture, food, and way of life.
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Sam来信祝贺你的生日，并寄给你一本英语词典和一本科幻小说《海底两万里》（Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea）作为礼物，请你为此用英语给他写一封回信。内容包括：
1．表示感谢；
2．告诉他你的英语进步情况；
3．邀请他暑假来玩。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes,
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。
When Jack was in his teens, he and his friends suddenly became crazy about throwing stones. They received a lot of scolding from their neighbours because they made them restless. However, they still went their own way.
One day, they were hitting a little bird when one of the stones rebounded (反弹), almost hitting an old man.
“Oh boys, boys, don’t throw stones at that poor bird. I am afraid the stone will rebound, and hurt you as long as you live!”
“Rebound! I don’t understand you!” said Jack.
“Well, come and I will tell you a true story. ”Here is the story that the old man told them.
My dear boys, fifty years ago, I was a boy like you. I used to throw stones until I became very accurate. One day I went to work for an aged couple. They were very kind to everybody and everything. Few had so many swallows (燕子) making their nests under the roofs of their houses. The birds seemed to love the couple. For seven years a bird had come, after the long winter was over, and built her nest in the same place, and raised her young ones there. She and her mate had just returned when I went there to work, and the couple welcomed them heartily. The bird jumped about, as if glad to be back. During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. She sat upon a post near the spot where she was to build her nest, and looked at me trustfully, as much as to say, “You won’t hurt me ”I found a nice stone, and I threw it with my greatest skill. It struck the bird on the head and she dropped dead! I was sorry the moment I saw her fall. But the deed was done. I said nothing to the old couple about it. But one of their grandchildren told them what I had done. Though the couple never said a word to me, I knew that they were deeply saddened by my cruelty. I could never look at them in the face afterwards.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Oh, I should have told them how sorry I was!
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After listening to this story, Jack and his friends fell silent.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024~2025年高二下学期第二次月考英语
全卷满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分30分）
第一节（共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Where does the man plan to go this year
A. Asia. B. South America. C. Europe.
2. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Sit in Row 5. B. Clean the floor. C. Dry glass bottles.
3. When will the speakers get to Grace's house
A. At 6:30. B. At 6:50. C. At 7:00.
4. What does the woman mean
A. She missed the speech.
B. She lost her way to the train station.
C. She couldn't understand what the lecturer said.
5. Who is the man complaining about
A. His boss. B. A co-worker. C. The woman.
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. How many languages can the man speak fluently now
A. Four. B. Six. C. Two.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Waiter and customer.
C. Teacher and student.
听第 7 段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What did the woman probably look like in the past
A. She wore glasses. B. She had brown hair. C. She was overweight.
9. What do we know about the woman
A. She is a doctor. B. She has two children. C. She got married last year.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. Which country does Li Dong come from
A. China. B. America. C. Germany.
11. Why did Li Dong decide to study Chinese medicine
A. To learn Chinese culture.
B. To follow in his parents' footsteps.
C. To make up for Western medicine.
12. What did Li Dong find most difficult to get used to
A. The weather. B. The language. C. The living habit.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What are the special boards used for
A. Producing energy.
B. Covering buildings.
C. Keeping sunshine out.
14. Where are the gardens
A. In the backyards. B. On the roofs. C. Next to the work stations.
15. How will Molly go home today
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By car.
16. What does Molly say about BedZED
A. It is environment-friendly.
B. There's much parking space.
C. The public transportation is poor.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. How long could the film last at most
A.12 minutes. B.11 minutes. C. 8 minutes.
18. What kind of films are required this year
A. Comedy. B. Horror. C. Drama.
19. What is the topic of the films this year
A. The family. B. The weather. C. Changes in a day.
20 What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. Steps of making a film.
B. Best films over the years.
C. A film-making competition.
第二部分 阅读（共两节, 满分50分）
第一节（共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Niagara Park is a destination that needs little introduction. The Horseshoe Falls in the park is undeniably the star attraction, with the waters of the Niagara River falling quickly over a 188-foot-high drop. While this natural wonder is indeed breathtaking, it’s by no means the only reason to visit the region. There are a number of equally impressive nature and history experiences to enjoy in the park.
Journey Behind the Falls
Journey Behind the Falls is an attraction at the west of Horseshoe Falls, documenting the geographical evolution of Niagara Falls and telling the history of Niagara Falls as an area, from its first native inhabitants to a world-famous tourist attraction.
Witness a whirlpool from above
In Niagara Valley visitors will find a surging whirlpool (旋涡) of water rages, created by an abrupt anticlockwise turn at the rapids’ end. For the best view, take the Whirlpool Aero Car that has been transporting visitors across the gorge (峡谷) for over a century. It’s a popular attraction, so consider visiting first thing in the morning to avoid long lines.
Discover the world’s butterflies
The Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory is one of North America’s largest butterfly conservatories. The self-guided tour lets visitors observe butterfly species from all over the world, see them up close at feeding stations, or if you’re lucky, witness newborns take their first flight.
Take to the tunnels
Leave the surface behind and board a glass-walled lift to get into the depths of the Niagara Parks Power Station built in 1905. As well as wandering the building’s halls guests can walk through the outlet tunnel. The long corridor transfers visitors to a dramatic exit point over the Niagara River, where a new viewing platform reveals the remarkable sight of Horseshoe Falls and Niagara River. The passageway can be accessed for no extra fee.
1. What can visitors do at the Niagara Park Butterfly Conservatory
A. Take a guided tour. B. Feed the butterflies.
C. Observe butterfly species from around the world. D. Witness the birth of butterflies.
2. What can be known about the Niagara Park
A. The tunnel is accessible without any additional charge.
B. Tourists visit Niagara Park only for breathtaking falls.
C. Visitors learn about the geographical evolution on the viewing platform.
D. The best way to witness a whirlpool is walking through the gorge.
3. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To show the history of the park. B. To attract visitors to the park.
C. To stress the importance of ecosystem. D. To introduce the falls in the park.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
B
It was at ten o’clock today that the first of all Time Machines began its career. I gave it a last check, and sat myself in the leather seat. I pushed the starting lever on the main panel forwards an inch then immediately backwards again. Looking around, I saw my laboratory exactly as before. Had anything happened I thought my mind had tricked me. Then I saw the clock. A moment before, it was a minute or so past ten; now it was nearly half past three!
I drew a breath, gripped the lever and pushed it forwards. The laboratory went hazy around me. My niece came in to fetch something, maybe her handkerchief, apparently without seeing me. It probably took her a minute, but to me she moved like a rocket! I pushed the lever further. Night came as if a lamp was being turned out, and in another moment came the day. Tomorrow night came, then skipped to day, again and again, faster and faster still.
It is hard to explain the strange and unpleasant feeling of time travelling. It felt like I was being driven fast on a winding road. As my pace grew faster, the walls of the laboratory fell away, and I was left in the open air. The sun and moon looked as if they were being thrown across the sky, but soon there was division between night and day. Around me I saw trees growing like puffs of smoke; they grew, spread, and died in moments. I saw huge buildings rise up, then disappear like in a dream. The whole surface of the earth was being changed, melting and flowing before my eyes. I calculated that I was being pushed through time at hundreds of years a minute.
I had a strong urge to look at the random things that were being flashed before my eyes! I had thought about the risk of stopping the Time Machine many times. So long as I travelled at maximum speed, it didn’t matter. But if I stopped and the same space was being occupied by something else, we would be forced together and explode like a bomb! Like an impatient fool, I pulled the lever backwards hard. With a sudden jolt, the Time Machine was flipped on its side, and I was thrown through the air.
I was stunned for a moment, and then heard the sound of thunder. I was sitting in the rain in some mud next to the machine. “A fine welcome,” I said, “for a man who has travelled thousands of years to be here!”
4. Which of the following is true according to the text
A. The traveller’s niece pretended not to see him when fetching something.
B. The traveller’s niece caught sight of him when fetching something.
C. The traveller’s niece didn’t see him when fetching something.
D. It was at eleven o’ clock that the first of all Time Machines began its career.
5. How did the time traveller feel during this adventure
A. Puzzled and indifferent. B. Ambitious and happy.
C. Strange and displeased. D. Tired and sleepy.
6. What did the traveller worry about as to stopping the machine
A. It might disappear. B. It may fail to take him back.
C. It could lead to entering a different space. D. It might result in explosion.
7. Where does the Time Machine arrive when the man finally stops it
A. On a winding road. B. In some mud in the rain.
C. In the muddy leather seat. D. Along the walls of the laboratory.
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. D 7. B
C
Trade and curiosity have often formed the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements. To complete the great map of the world was a strong passion for the people of early civilisations. Marco Polo’s tales inspired European explorers to search for sea routes from west to east. However, merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did.
In ancient times, silk from China found its way overland to India, the Middle East, and Rome, along what became known as the Silk Road. A trading route across the sea was also extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centred around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, which also led to more awareness of each other’s cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as recorded in Du Huan’s Record of My Travels in the eighth century.
Later, the Ming Dynasty further developed relations with these regions. Between 1405 and 1433, seven large fleets sailed west on voyages of trade and exploration. These fleets were a sight to behold and were in a league of their own at that time. Under the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. African royal families sent gifts such as giraffes as gestures of friendship in return for gold, silk, and spices. Although China withdrew from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained active channels between other cultures for centuries.
Hundreds of years on, and with the latest technology in hand, the need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future.
8. What can we learn from Paragraph 1
A. Trade is always the foundation of mankind’s greatest achievements.
B. Marco Polo inspired Chinese to search for sea routes from east to west.
C. Merchants from the East set sail from east to west long before Columbus first did.
D. People of early civilisations had no interest in the map of the world.
9. Which country was the centre of the trading route across the sea in ancient times
A. Ceylon. B. China. C. India. D. Rome.
10. What is Paragraph 3 mainly about
A. Sail of ancient China. B. Active channels between other cultures.
C. The great life of Zheng He. D. Sea exploration and trade of the Ming Dynasty.
11. What did African royal families send as gifts to China
A. Gold. B. Giraffes. C. Silk. D. Spices.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B
D
For years, scientists have believed that the only way oxygen could be created in the ocean was through photosynthesis. Huge amounts of oxygen get produced in the sunlight of the upper ocean, but scientists expected that on the dark ocean bottom, oxygen levels would drop as animals used the water's oxygen for energy.
But in 2013, Andrew Sweetman, a scientist who studies the ocean floor, began to notice something strange. When he measured the oxygen in the water above the ocean floor, he found that the levels of oxygen were rising. That didn't make sense. There's no light on the ocean floor, so photosynthesis can't happen there. Dr. Sweetman thought his equipment wasn't working. But he was wrong. In 2021, he used a different method to measure the oxygen levels. The new measurements also showed oxygen levels rising. That's when he realised something unusual was going on. Somehow, oxygen was being created on the dark ocean floor.
Many companies are interested in mining the sea bottom, where there are many small rock-like objects called “polymetallic nodules (多金属结核)”. These nodules may be responsible for creating the “dark oxygen”. To learn more about how the oxygen was being created, Dr. Sweetman collected samples of the nodules and took them back to the laboratory to study.
At first, they thought that tiny living things called microbes (微生物) might be creating oxygen. Then they thought that the nodules might be releasing oxygen somehow. But neither idea was right. Finally, Dr. Sweetman began to wonder if the nodules were somehow acting like batteries, and producing electricity. The idea made sense. Working with scientists at Northwestern University, Dr. Sweetman discovered that the nodules produce a small amount of electricity. When the nodules are close together, they create enough electricity to produce oxygen.
The discovery raises more concerns about deep-sea mining. These nodules are exactly what many mining companies are hoping to collect. Dr. Sweetman worries that deep-sea mining could destroy the nodules, which is important to the way the deep-sea works.
12. What do the underlined words “through photosynthesis” in Paragraph 1 mean
A. By dividing water into oxygen.
B. By using sunlight to create oxygen.
C. By reflecting sunlight of the upper ocean.
D. By taking advantage of the flow of ocean currents.
13. What do we know about polymetallic nodules
A. They are responsible for releasing oxygen.
B. They are in charge of collecting oxygen.
C. They are related to electricity production.
D. They are batteries generating electricity.
14. What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A. We should be careful about seabed mining.
B. The nodules are invaluable and unending.
C. We are ignorant of the way the deep sea works.
D. The new discovery means ruining the nodules.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Life Must Have Begun from Deep Underwater
B. The Ocean Floor Holds Secret for Us to Explore
C. Companies Should Think Twice before Starting Mining
D. Scientists Find “Dark Oxygen” on the Sea Floor
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. 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。
Jessica Nabongo longs to set foot in every nation. She started traveling at age four, along with her parents on family trips from Detroit, Michigan and completed her mission when she landed in the Seychelles, having visited 195 countries. ____16____ Along the way, she became a writer, photographer, and passionate advocate for inclusive and ethical tourism.
Here she talks to us about her experience and tips for traveling better.
What inspires your adventures
____17____ I have a strong desire to see the differences and similarities in how people live everywhere in the world, even at home in the United States.
Did you ever experience any obstacles (阻碍)
I don’t believe in failure. ____18____ Embarrassment isn’t a natural human personality, in my eyes — it comes from socialization. If I fell over in the middle of Grand Central Station, I’d laugh at myself. I firmly believe that every failure in your life is just an opportunity to learn.
____19____
My mother has always said “humble (使谦逊) yourself”. I appreciate it because when you travel, depending on your passport, depending on your social class, depending on so many different things, you can go to places with a lot of ego (自我), or you can humble yourself and know that everyone is equal.
What are some things people can do to travel more sustainably (可持续地)
Single-use plastic is one of the biggest things harming Earth right now, so a lot of my focus is on that. ____20____ If you’re in a restaurant and you don’t have a big appetite, ask for a half portion. It’s about being a deliberate (慎重的) traveler, just taking that extra minute to think how I can have a lower impact on this place that I’m in and on the planet in general.
A. But it’s not just about the country count.
B. I believe failure is the mother of success.
C. Curiosity — that’s what’s always inspired me.
D. What did you depend on during your travel
E. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received
F. And I rarely feel embarrassed even in awkward situations.
G. But I also think it’s important to watch how much you waste.
【答案】16. A 17. C 18. F 19. E 20. G
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。
Last year, as my 9-year-old son, Leopold, and I prepared for a ski trip to Keystone, I set a rule: We would say yes to everything. Leopold is a picky eater and can be ___21___ to try new things.
Before the trip, Leopold and I agreed we should say yes to everything. We started saying yes before we even ___22___ our flight. The next day, after we got ___23___ at our hotel, I took Leopold to meet his snowboarding ___24___ . My hope was that Leopold would seize this ___25___ to snowboard on a mountain of this size. On the first day, I skied by myself, played it safe and stuck to the long ___26___ green run. On the second day, I thought of Leopold, who, the day before, had kept to our ___27___ and faced his fear of heights. In the spirit of ___28___ , I challenged myself to ski an intermediate blue run. It was steeper (更陡的) but I did my slow, diligent S-turns and I ___29___ it. When Leopold and I reunited, he asked if we could go in the outdoor hot tub. It was a 2-degree day, and the only thing l ____30____ more than being cold is being cold and wet! When I started to ____31____ , Leopold reminded me of the rule. Yes, it was cold, and yes, I was wet. The experience was a ____32____ as Leopold and I braved it together.
And there lies the charm of saying yes on vacation: It ____33____ you to step out of your comfort zone. Though it's not always ____34____ to say yes to everything, developing a sense of adventure helps us live life to the fullest— ____35____ you sometimes end up cold and wet.
21. A. positive B. willing C. tolerant D. hesitant
22. A. postponed B. boarded C. knew D. cancelled
23. A. settled B. separated C. dressed D. involved
24. A. professor B. manager C. instructor D. partner
25. A. power B. occasion C. benefit D. opportunity
26. A. tough B. easy C. boring D. difficult
27. A. belief B. strategy C. rule D. promise
28. A. teamwork B. leadership C. friendship D. commitment
29. A. made B. got C. tried D. kept
30. A. approve B. prefer C. hate D. desire
31. A. admit B. accept C. respond D. refuse
32. A. reflection B. pleasure C. challenge D. summary
33. A. pushes B. persuades C. invites D. limits
34. A. suitable B. crucial C. possible D. necessary
35. A. in case B. even if C. now that D. as if
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. B
第二节（共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Next week I’m ___36___(travel) to Australia to visit a friend there over the school holidays. I plan to keep this blog to record my experiences and ___37___I learn. I have already done some research on ___38___country. ___39___(locate) to the south of the equator, below many other countries on the globe, it’s often ___40___(informal) referred to as “down under”.
I have also read about some iconic ___41___(site), such as the Sydney Opera House and the Great Ocean Road, and animals like the cute koalas and kangaroos. I can’t wait to see all of ___42___(they)! However, as I major ___43___ social studies, I’m more ___44___ (interest) in meeting people in Australia and ____45____(experience) their culture, food, and way of life.
【答案】36. traveling##travelling
37. what 38. the
39. Located
40. informally
41. sites 42. them
43. in 44. interested
45. experiencing
第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Sam来信祝贺你的生日，并寄给你一本英语词典和一本科幻小说《海底两万里》（Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea）作为礼物，请你为此用英语给他写一封回信。内容包括：
1．表示感谢；
2．告诉他你的英语进步情况；
3．邀请他暑假来玩。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Sam,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best wishes,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Sam
I am writing this letter to express my heartfelt thanks for the gift you gave me on my birthday.
With regard to my progress in English, I am glad to tell you that with the help of the dictionary you sent me, I have been able to expand my vocabulary and improve my reading comprehension. I found myself more confident in my approach to English texts, and I was eager to explore new areas of literature and culture.
With summer approaching I cordially invite you to visit me during the holidays.
Looking forward to your reply.
Best wishes,
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。
When Jack was in his teens, he and his friends suddenly became crazy about throwing stones. They received a lot of scolding from their neighbours because they made them restless. However, they still went their own way.
One day, they were hitting a little bird when one of the stones rebounded (反弹), almost hitting an old man.
“Oh boys, boys, don’t throw stones at that poor bird. I am afraid the stone will rebound, and hurt you as long as you live!”
“Rebound! I don’t understand you!” said Jack.
“Well, come and I will tell you a true story. ”Here is the story that the old man told them.
My dear boys, fifty years ago, I was a boy like you. I used to throw stones until I became very accurate. One day I went to work for an aged couple. They were very kind to everybody and everything. Few had so many swallows (燕子) making their nests under the roofs of their houses. The birds seemed to love the couple. For seven years a bird had come, after the long winter was over, and built her nest in the same place, and raised her young ones there. She and her mate had just returned when I went there to work, and the couple welcomed them heartily. The bird jumped about, as if glad to be back. During the day, I thought I would try my skill upon her. She sat upon a post near the spot where she was to build her nest, and looked at me trustfully, as much as to say, “You won’t hurt me ”I found a nice stone, and I threw it with my greatest skill. It struck the bird on the head and she dropped dead! I was sorry the moment I saw her fall. But the deed was done. I said nothing to the old couple about it. But one of their grandchildren told them what I had done. Though the couple never said a word to me, I knew that they were deeply saddened by my cruelty. I could never look at them in the face afterwards.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Oh, I should have told them how sorry I was!
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After listening to this story, Jack and his friends fell silent.
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【答案】Oh, I should have told them how sorry I was! They have been dead many years, and so has the poor bird; but don’t you see how that stone rebounded, and hit me How much the memory of it has hurt me! I would pay a great deal today if I could release from my present feeling! For fifty years I have remembered it. I have never spoken of it before; but if what my words will prevent you from throwing a stone that may rebound, I will be happy.
After listening to this story, Jack and his friends fell silent. Obviously, they were deeply moved by this true story. Jack and his little friend apologized to the old man. They continued to talk for a long time. They seemed to have matured and grown up all of a sudden. Later, Jack and his friends occasionally played by throwing stones, but they were very careful not to harm the cute little animals around them, and they also stayed away from the community, no longer disturbing the lives of their neighbours. They put more energy into helping the elderly around them and received their praise.

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