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1—5　　ACACB　 6—10　 ACBAA　 11—15　CBCAB　　16—20　CBCAC
21—25　CDABB 26—30　ABBCD 31—35　DDCDB 36—40　BAEGD
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第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: You look so handsome today. I really like your new shirt and tie.
M: I’ve had both of these for years. Do you notice anything else different
W: Your beard looks the same. Oh, your hair is different!
M: Yes, I just got it cut.
Text 2
M: We’re going to the beach! Want to come
W: Where are your bathing suits Or, are you just going to have a barbecue without going in the water
M: Actually, we’re going to pick up plastic as part of our volunteer programme. That’s what all these bags are for!
Text 3
W: Someone must have stolen flowers from my front garden. Nearly all my roses were gone. Have you seen anyone around my garden
M: No, but I saw your son selling red roses outside the cinema this afternoon. Even your next-door neighbour Charles bought one. It’s Valentine’s Day today.
Text 4
M: Let’s hurry up! We need to be at Lena’s house at 11:00 am.
W: I just got a text from her, Brian. She’d like us to arrive half an hour later. So, we have some extra time now.
Text 5
W: What do you usually eat for breakfast I only have a piece of bread and a cup of coffee.
M: Oh, I eat much more than you do. A boiled egg, bacon, some vegetables and most importantly, a cup of pure milk.
Text 6
W: I’m so sorry! I didn’t break it on purpose. I tripped over the carpet and tried to grab the table to break my fall, but I missed!
M: It’s fine, Laura. I have at least twelve other plates. These things often happen. Are you okay, though
W: Yes, I’m fine. And I’ll pay for it. My money is in the car.
M: No, really it’s fine. I won’t accept your money. You can pay me back by helping me pick up the pieces.
W: Of course. I’ll do that right now.
Text 7
W: Luke, have you brought your term paper with you
M: I’m terribly sorry, Mrs Bright. I forgot it.
W: What’s wrong with you
M: I don’t know why, but recently I always forget things. And I can’t sleep well.
W: Are you going to take any exams
M: Yes. You know the test is coming soon, I don’t want to think about it too much, but it’s just there.
W: That might be the reason for your stress. Why don’t you do something else to get out a little Go out to do some shopping, listen to some light music or do some physical exercise.
M: That might be a good idea.
W: If you still feel the stress, go to see the doctor.
M: I haven’t thought about this idea. Maybe it can help. Thanks a lot.
Text 8
W: Thanks for driving me around.
M: Don’t mention it. I have time today, and I think it’s important that you find a good place.
W: It would be not easy for me to do it. I am not familiar with the city.
M: So what do you see in there
W: A flat with a view of the lake, next to a big supermarket, including electrical equipment and parking. A modern furnished kitchen, $470.
M: Can you afford that
W: No, I guess not. But that’s what I want.
M: Yes, a flat usually has one large room, a small bathroom and a small kitchen. So it’s good for one person.
W: This one. Two girls are seeking a fortable downtown apartment. Does this mean I have to share a room with them
M: No. It probably means they have a large apartment. Probably a living room, kitchen and three bedrooms. They need someone for the empty bedroom.
W: Sounds good to me. I really appreciate your help on this.
M: My pleasure. What are friends for anyway
Text 9
W: I’m going to Thailand next month with my friends. I got a really good deal on tickets.
M: But you might miss my performance if you do that. You know, my performance is on April 23rd.
W: I won’t miss it. I’ll leave China on April 10th, and I’ll stay there for one week. I’ll be able to make it to Thailand’s spring festival. It’s called “Songkran”, and it starts on April 13th.
M: What makes “Songkran” so special that you want to go all the way to Thailand
W: Well, the Thai people consider the festival as a time to clean their homes. It is also when they dress up in colourful clothing. I learned from a storybook that the festival is famous because the Thai people have playful water fights with each other.
M: Is that why you want to go
W: No. I think I want to do it because it will be a fantastic experience. I think it will make my spirit happy to be a part of such a wonderful time.
Text 10
W: Thank you, Ron. I am Katie Gill here at the corner of Green Wood and Pine, where the heat of the fire can still be felt some 100 feet away. The fire is said to have started inside the local store and it has spread to the surrounding apartment buildings. As we speak, firefighters and the police are helping those who could not make it outside without assistance. Though many seem to be safe, there is not much relief left to the people of Battery Park. According to the Fire Department, the fire began early last night after the bakery closed. There seems to be a problem with the water system in the area and it is stopping the fire prevention system from operating. Many have come from local areas with food and water to help. As far as we know, no one has been injured yet by the fire because most people have known to leave the buildings hours ago. But as these lucky people stand outside of their burning homes, they do not feel calm. This will be an August that the people of Battery Park will not forget any time. Now back to you in the studio.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了可再生能源工程师的职责、技能要求和职业前景。
21.C　细节理解题。根据第一段中“These engineers work on cool projects that use the power of the sun, wind, and water to create energy. Their work combats the climate change, leading to a cleaner world.”可知,可再生能源工程师主要是利用清洁能源,对抗气候变化。故选C项。
22.D　细节理解题。根据Skill requirements下的“Analytical Skills”、“Innovative Thinking”以及“Environmental Awareness”可知,可再生能源工程师的要求中未涉及“精通多种语言”的能力。故选D项。
23.A　细节理解题。根据Career prospects下的“With technological advances and the growing demand for energy, the future prospects for this career are very bright.”可知,可再生能源工程师的未来是有前途的。故选A项。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文,主要讲述了Michael McFarlen作为一名厨师,看到餐厅每天浪费的食物,他决定参与到密歇根中南食品银行有限公司的工作中。FireKeepers Casino Hotel及其所有者购买了一个将要被拆除的消防站,并将其改造成了餐厅和食品银行,它们的运营情况超出了他们的预期。
24.B　细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Unfortunately, throwing away perfectly good food is extremely common within the restaurant industry. Yet it was always something that bothered McFarlen about his work.”可知,McFarlen作为厨师,困扰他的是食物的浪费。故选B项。
25.B　词义猜测题。根据文章第三段中“…a historic firehouse near downtown Battle Creek that had been closed for years and was set to be demolished. However, the group bought it before that happened and started to give the historic building a new life.”可知,位于Battle Creek市中心附近的一个历史悠久的消防站已经关闭多年,原本计划要被拆除,这个团队在它被拆除之前买下了它,并开始给这座历史悠久的建筑带来新的生命。故demolish在这里的意思是“拆除”。故选B项。
26.A　推理判断题。根据文章第五段中“However, the first year of operation was beyond their expectations. Not only did the restaurant attract customers because of its popularity and sustainability, but also the food bank helped more people in the first year than they ever imagined who would need its services.”可知,The Fire Hub运行得很顺利。故选A项。
27.B　推理判断题。根据第二段“McFarlen decided to get involved with the South Central Food Bank of Michigan Inc. to help give food to those in need.”及后文可知,他帮助将食物分给有需要的人,在成为董事会主席后,他提出了在社区开一家餐厅的计划。结合全文可知,他很有爱心并且全身心投入到自己热衷的事业。故选B项。
C
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了可充电锂离子电池市场价值超过500亿美元。锂离子电池的需求与日俱增,它可以广泛应用于电子设备中。但为了保护环境,回收锂离子电池也显得尤为重要,且回收电池的续航能力优于新电池。
28.B　推理判断题。根据第一段前两句内容“The rechargeable lithium-ion(锂离子) battery market is worth more than $50 billion. Lithium-ion batteries, whose demand continues to go up day by day, are used in a wide range of electronic devices.”(可充电锂离子电池市场价值超过500亿美元。锂离子电池的需求与日俱增,广泛应用于电子设备中。)可知,锂离子电池的需求量很大,与日俱增。故选B项。
29.C　段落大意题。根据第三段中的内容“The battery industry is expected to grow sharply in the next decade. This high demand has led companies to go to extremes, like increasing deep-sea mining, to gain access to the minerals used in lithium-ion batteries…Mining minerals will have environmental impacts. Recycling spent lithium-ion batteries offers a way out.” (电池行业预计将在未来十年迅速发展。这种高需求导致企业走向极端,比如增加深海采矿,以获得用于锂离子电池的矿物……采矿会对环境造成影响。回收废旧锂离子电池提供了一条出路。)可知,深海采矿会对环境造成影响,回收利用锂离子电池会减少对环境的破坏。因此第三段主要在讲回收电池的主要原因,即为了保护环境。故选C项。
30.D　细节理解题。根据第四段第一句“But until now, the prospect of using recycled materials in lithium-ion batteries has some manufacturers worrying that it could impact performance.”(但直到现在,在锂离子电池中使用可回收材料的前景让一些制造商担心它可能会影响性能。)可知,制造商担心用回收材料做的锂离子电池性能低效。故选D项。
31.D　推理判断题。根据最后一段“In tests between Wang’s team’s recycled batteries and brand-new batteries of the same composition, the recycled batteries outperform the new ones in their ability to maintain capacity. It took 11,600 charge cycles for recycled cathode batteries to lose 30 percent of their original capacity. That was about 50 percent better than the 7,600 observed cycles for new cathode batteries, the team reported.”(在王的团队对回收电池和相同成分的全新电池进行的测试中,回收电池的续航能力优于新电池。回收的阴极电池需要11 600次充电循环,才会失去原来容量的30%。研究小组报告说,这比新阴极电池观察到的7600次充电循环要好50%。)可知,在充电方面,用回收材料做的电池的性能优于新电池。故选D项。
D
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要解释了什么是工作记忆以及为什么工作记忆会出现错误。
32.D　细节理解题。根据第二段中“Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems.”(我们的工作记忆保存着小块的信息,这些信息很容易用于计划、理解和解决问题。)可知,工作记忆的功能是把小块信息储存起来以备大脑使用,例如计划、理解和解决问题等。故选D。
33.C　细节理解题。根据第四段“The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the location of the spot, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel.” (研究人员给猴子们看两个不同颜色的方块,一个在另一个上面,持续半秒钟。在短暂的延迟后,一个黑点出现在与其中一个方块相同的位置,然后消失。猴子们经过训练,通过盯着一个可旋转的轮子上的相同颜色,识别它们应该记住的方块的颜色。)可知,在这项研究中,猴子们的任务是报告要记忆的方块的颜色。故选C。
34.D　推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during ‘selection’ when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode (编码) items in their working memory.” (研究表明,与交换错误相关的大脑反应在猴子们决定报告哪种颜色之前就出现了。它们似乎是在“选择”过程中产生的,当储存在工作记忆中的某些项目以牺牲其他项目为代价得到加强时,而不是由于猴子们忘记或未能正确编码工作记忆中的项目而产生的。)可知,研究表明,交换错误是记忆选择的结果。故选D。
35.B　推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode items or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,’ says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms behind swap errors.” (麻省理工学院的厄尔·米勒说:“每个人都认为有更简单的解释,比如编码项目失败了或是遗忘了,但这项非常棒的研究表明,工作记忆错误来自一个以前未知的来源。”该团队正在计划进一步的实验,以更好地了解交换错误背后的机制。)可知,厄尔·米勒认为这项研究非常棒,它表明工作记忆错误来自一个以前未知的来源。因此,厄尔·米勒对研究发现的态度是欣赏的。故选B。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文为一篇说明文,介绍了大多数成年人的学习能力和思维能力早在30岁时就开始衰退,年龄越大,衰退得越明显。文章通过实验证明了这个问题是可以解决的,并且指出社会应最大限度地增加成年人继续学习的机会。
36.B　前文“In most adults, learning and thinking begin to decline as early as age 30. People start to perform slightly worse in tests of cognitive abilities such as the rate at which someone does a mental task.”(大多数成年人的学习和思维能力早在30岁时就开始衰退。人们开始在认知能力测试中表现得稍微差一些,比如某人完成一项脑力任务的速度。)表明成年人在30岁时学习和思维能力就开始衰退,B选项(在他们65岁左右的时候,下滑幅度会更大。)表示年纪越大,能力衰退幅度就越大,符合本段提出的现象。其中slide与第一句中decline对应。故选B。
37.A　前文“Recent research suggests that a pause of learning is indeed a problem causing cognitive reduction.”(最近的研究表明,学习暂停确实是导致认知能力下降的一个问题。)说明学习暂停会导致认知能力下降,下一段“Over the course these participants’ cognitive scores for memory and flexibility significantly improved. In a follow-up study, the researchers discovered amazingly that they had improved further…”(在这个过程中,这些参与者在记忆力和灵活性方面的认知得分显著提高。在一项后续研究中,研究人员惊讶地发现,他们有了进一步的提高……)说明这种认知能力下降是可以解决的,A选项(但这种下降是可以解决的。)与前文构成转折关系,与下文意思相符。故选A。
38.E　前文“Over the course these participants’ cognitive scores for memory and flexibility significantly improved. In a follow-up study, the researchers discovered amazingly that they had improved further…”说明研究发现参与者的记忆力和灵活性显著提高,后文“In other words, giving these seniors a multicourse routine seemed to bring up their abilities to levels similar to those of college students.”(换句话说,给这些老年人上多门课程似乎能把他们的能力提升到与大学生的能力相当的水平。)也指出了这些老年人能力的提高,因此E选项(一年后,他们的认知能力接近年轻50岁的成年人的认知能力。)与前后文内容相对应。故选E。
39.G　上文“Older adults are often assumed to be on a downward slide with unrecoverable loss.”(老年人通常被认为是在走下坡路,损失无法弥补。)表示老年人被普遍认为认知能力在走下坡路,后文“Decline, as we so often see it, may not be certain. That’s why we need to create enriched learning environments for adults after their formal education and job training end.”(正如我们经常看到的那样,衰退可能并不一定会发生。这就是为什么我们需要为成年人在正规教育和职业培训结束后创造丰富的学习环境。)说明这种衰退不一定会发生,G选项(然而,研究表明,从长远来看,他们可以提高技能和认知能力。)中they指代前文提到的老年人,与前文构成转折关系,并引出下文衰退可以避免。故选G。
40.D　由后文“Educators know how to educate children and adolescents, and we can adapt that knowledge to develop learning opportunities for adults.”(教育工作者知道如何教育儿童和青少年,我们可以将这些知识加以调整,为成年人提供学习机会。)及“Let’s shift the conversation about adults from avoiding loss and decline to learning and growing.”(让我们把关于成年人的话题从避免损失和衰退转移到学习和成长上来。)可知,本段重点在于为成年人提供学习和成长的机会,D选项(现在的问题是,社会如何才能最大限度地增加成年人继续学习的机会。)符合本段主旨。故选D。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了作者通过剪草坪的经历,领悟到向别人学习并不一定意味着总是要模仿他们,做一些不同的事情是可以的。
41.C　根据上文“No, do it this way.”可知,家人总是在教作者。故选C项。blame责备; trust信任;teach教;ask问。
42.D　根据下文the wrong way可知,作者不喜欢总是感觉自己错了。故选D项。confused困惑的;threatened受到威胁的; strange陌生的;mistaken错误的。
43.B　根据下文“Grandpa had flattened out one side of the green bush with a pair of shears(大剪刀)…”可知,作者帮爷爷做园艺。故选B项。planning计划制订;gardening园艺; cooking烹饪;cleaning清理。
44.D　根据下文cut可知,爷爷让作者剪另一边。故选D项。cover覆盖;replace取代;watch看; cut切,剪。
45.A　爷爷等待着看看作者做得怎么样。故选A项。wait等待;forget忘记; happen发生;promise承诺。
46.C　根据下文“…doing it the wrong way.”可知,作者害怕出错。故选C项。proud自豪的;aware有意识的;afraid 害怕的;sure确定的。
47.D　根据上文“‘I can do it by myself,’I said.”可知,作者认为自己能独立完成,所以爷爷说他回来时要检查作者的工作。故选D项。look after照顾;depend on依靠;go after追求;check on检查。
48.B　根据下文the big shears to cut the branches可知,作者举起大剪刀想剪树枝。故选B项。 share分享;lift举起;exchange交换;improve提高。
49.A　根据下文“I wanted to cry.”可知,作者没成功。故选A项。fail失败;end结束; refuse拒绝; matter要紧。
50.C　根据上文“I took a step back…”可知,作者退后一步的目的是检验自己的工作。故选C项。remember记得;support支持;examine审查,(仔细地)检验;continue继续。
51.A　根据下文“‘No. Your way works just fine,’Grandpa said.”可知,作者得到了赞扬,所以应该是爷爷认为修剪得好。故选A项。better更好的;taller更高的;greener 更绿的;more更多的。
52.D　根据下文“You mean my way isn’t wrong ”可知,作者很惊讶。故选D项。nervous紧张的;determined下定决心的; upset难过的,沮丧的; surprised惊讶的。
53.B　根据上文my way可知,作者的方式没错。故选B项。model模型; method方式; track轨道; word单词。
54.B　根据下文“Being different is fine.”可知,做不同的事情是可以的,由此可知,向别人学习并不一定意味着总是要模仿他们。故选B项。praise赞扬; copy复制,模仿; greet问候; persuade说服。
55.D　根据下文different可知,做一些不同的事情是可以的。故选D项。formally正式地; safely安全地; slowly慢慢地; distinctively不同地。
第二节
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了莆田木雕及其代表人物。
56.categories　考查名词复数。category为可数名词,由four可知应用其复数形式。故填categories。
57.Serving　考查非谓语动词。空处需填非谓语动词,作状语,it和serve为逻辑上的主谓关系,需用现在分词形式,位于句首,首字母需大写。故填Serving。
58.exceptional　考查形容词。修饰名词representatives需用提示词的形容词形式exceptional,作定语。故填exceptional。
59.who　考查定语从句。空处引导非限制性定语从句,先行词inheritor指人,在定语从句中作主语,需用关系代词who引导。故填who。
60.but　考查连词。not only…but (also)…为固定搭配,意为“不仅……,而且……”。故填but。
61.first　考查序数词。由定冠词the可知,空处需填one对应的序数词first。故填first。
62.shone　考查动词时态。根据时间状语several years ago可知,此处为一般过去时。故填shone。
63.have been shown　考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。根据时间状语over the past few years可知,应使用现在完成时,主语the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces和show为被动关系,需用被动语态,主语为复数名词,助动词用have。故填have been shown。
64.to　考查介词。be home to为固定搭配,意为“是……的所在地”。故填to。
65.created　考查非谓语动词。空处需填非谓语动词,作后置定语,修饰the wood carving works,create和the wood carving works为逻辑上的动宾关系,需用过去分词形式。故填created。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Li Hua. I am writing to express my interest in the reporter position for the upcoming Sports Day event at our school, as advertised on the school website.
Given that I possess strong communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for sports, I believe I am well-suited for this role. I have previous experience writing articles for the school newspaper, receiving positive feedback for my writing style. I also have some experience in multitasking and working under pressure, which will enable me to handle the job effectively. Please take my application into consideration and I would be delighted to discuss my qualifications further.
I am looking forward to the opportunity to be a part of the reporting team for Sports Day and your positive response. Thank you.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以人物为线索展开,讲述了作者从小酷爱钢琴,但是因为家庭经济原因,买不起钢琴并且上不起钢琴课,作者通过自己画钢琴键并利用空余时间在学校钢琴上刻苦练习,最终在父母的支持与鼓励下,经过不懈努力成为钢琴家的故事。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“大约13岁时的一天晚上,我回到家,母亲说她要给我一个惊喜。”可知,第一段可描写作者的母亲送给作者礼物——真正的钢琴和作者第一次为母亲演奏的情景。
②由第二段首句内容“我父亲非常反对我弹钢琴,但当他听到我的演奏时,他的内心发生了变化。”可知,第二段可描写父亲爱上听作者弹钢琴并鼓励作者坚持下去,作者经过努力获得成功。
2.续写线索:收到钢琴—为母亲演奏—父亲改变态度—父亲鼓励—获得成功—感悟
One possible version:
One evening, when I was about 13, I came home, and my mother said she had a surprise for me. I was expecting a chocolate bar, but it turned out to be a real piano, bought with more money borrowed from friends (过去分词短语作定语). It was the first time that I’d played for her. Much to her surprise, instead of a simple song, I played a piece called Elegy (过去分词短语作定语). I could see tears welling up in her eyes(see+宾语+宾补). She hurried to fetch my dad from his room and almost pushed him into the sofa. “Just listen,” she said.
My father was very much against me playing the piano, but when he heard my playing, something inside him changed. Actually, he would always drop everything he was doing (定语从句) whenever he heard the sound of the piano keys (让步状语从句). Now, many years later, people all over the world hear me playing (hear+宾语+宾补). What my father said that day (主语从句) has never faded away from my memory, “Since you do love playing it and play it so well (since引导状语从句), just keep playing it like no one else would.” So I’ve done it ever since and this is one of the few things that I feel so proud of (定语从句) in my life.单元素养测评卷(二)
Unit 2
(时间:120分钟　分值:150分)
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　
第一部分　听力(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
(　)1.What did the man change about himself
A.He got a haircut.
B.He wore a new shirt.
C.He shaved his beard.
(　)2.Why will the man go to the beach
A.For cooking. B.For swimming. C.For cleaning.
(　)3.Who probably picked the woman’s roses
A.Her son. B.The man. C.Her neighbour.
(　)4.What time will the speakers be at Lena’s house
A.At 10:00 am. B.At 11:00 am. C.At 11:30 am.
(　)5.What are the speakers talking about
A.How to keep a healthy diet.
B.What they have for breakfast.
C.The importance of drinking milk.
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 happened to the woman
A.She broke a plate.
B.She spoiled the carpet.
C.She knocked over the table.
(　)7.What will the woman do next
A.Go into her car.
B.Pay the man money.
C.Help the man clean up.
听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。
(　)8.What is wrong with the man
A.He has got a cold.
B.He has stress recently.
C.He lost his memory.
(　)9.What is the woman’s first suggestion to the man
A.He should manage to be relaxed.
B.He should eat more vegetables.
C.He should see the doctor.
听第8段材料,回答第10至13题。
(　)10.What is the man doing
A.Showing the woman around by car.
B.Looking for an apartment for himself.
C.Promoting a flat to the woman.
(　)11.What is the advantage of the first flat
A.It is good but cheap.
B.It has a classical kitchen.
C.It is convenient for shopping.
(　)12.Why do the two girls rent out their apartment
A.Because it is comfortable to live in the city centre.
B.Because they want someone to share the empty bedroom.
C.Because they need someone’s help to clean the apartment.
(　)13.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.Roommates.
B.Strangers.
C.Friends.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
(　)14.What will the man do next month
A.Give a performance.
B.Visit some friends.
C.Take a holiday.
(　)15.When will the woman return from Thailand
A.On April 13th. B.On April 17th. C.On April 23rd.
(　)16.What is the woman going to Thailand for
A.A study. B.A conference. C.A festival.
(　)17.What is “Songkran” famous for
A.Cleaning houses.
B.Having water fights.
C.Dressing up in colourful clothing.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
(　)18.What might the speaker be
A.A resident. B.A firefighter. C.A news reporter.
(　)19.Where did the fire start
A.From a store.
B.From a park.
C.From an apartment building.
(　)20.When did the fire happen
A.An hour ago.
B.Late last night.
C.Early last night.
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 [2024·福建泉州高二期中]
As people worldwide focus on a healthy planet, renewable energy engineers are the key. These engineers work on cool projects that use the power of the sun, wind, and water to create energy. Their work combats the climate change, leading to a cleaner world. Here are details.
Key responsibilities
System Design: it’s like being an inventor who figures out the best way to turn sunlight, wind, or water into electricity that we can use to power things like homes and schools.
Project Management: this is like being the leader of a team working on a school project, but instead, it’s for big energy projects. The engineer makes sure everything is done right on time, and doesn’t cost too much money.
Technical Research: here, the engineer is like a detective or a scientist, always looking for new and better ways to make energy. They try to find methods that are more effective and less expensive.
Maintenance and Optimization: this part is about taking care of the energy systems that are already built. The engineer checks the systems, fixes any problems, and makes improvements so they work even better.
Skill requirements
Engineering Background: a degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field.
Analytical Skills: abilities to analyse data and system performance to propose improvements.
Innovative Thinking: maintain openness to new technologies and methods, constantly seeking innovation.
Environmental Awareness: a deep understanding of environmental protection and sustainable development.
Career prospects
The renewable energy industry is having a period of rapid development, with strong support from both the government and the private company. Renewable energy engineers can find opportunities in energy companies, consulting firms, research institutions or government agencies. With technological advances and the growing demand for energy, the future prospects for this career are very bright.
(　)21.What do renewable energy engineers mainly do
A.Do fuel tests.
B.Do plant preservation.
C.Make use of clean energy.
D.Make a great many budget plans.
(　)22.Which ability is unmentioned as for renewable energy engineers’ requirements
A.Analytical skills.
B.Innovative thinking.
C.Environmental awareness.
D.Fluency in multiple languages.
(　)23.What is the future of renewable energy engineers
A.Promising.　　　　　　B.Uncertain.
C.Dim. D.Limited.
B [2024·山东名校考试联盟高二期中]
After spending his career as a chef and working as the Vice President of Food and Beverage at FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan, Michael McFarlen saw how much food would get thrown away from the Casino’s restaurant every day.
Unfortunately, throwing away perfectly good food is extremely common within the restaurant industry. Yet it was always something that bothered McFarlen about his work. McFarlen decided to get involved with the South Central Food Bank of Michigan Inc. to help give food to those in need. He then became the president on the board and came up with a plan to open a restaurant in the community that would also help support a food bank on the property.
In April of 2016, the FireKeepers Casino Hotel and its owners, the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, bought Fire Station No.4, a historic firehouse near downtown Battle Creek that had been closed for years and was set to be demolished. However, the group bought it before that happened and started to give the historic building a new life.
Renovations on the property lasted about a year. Then on April 19, 2017, the restaurant, which they named The Fire Hub, opened to the public for the first time. At the same time, the food bank, which they named the Kendall Street Food Bank, opened its door in the back of the building.
“Anytime you open a new restaurant, you just have to figure a way through that first year,” Kathy George, the CEO of FireKeepers, said. However, the first year of operation was beyond their expectations. Not only did the restaurant attract customers because of its popularity and sustainability, but also the food bank helped more people in the first year than they ever imagined who would need its services.
In total, about 375 to 400 households get help from the food bank every single month. “We’re able to cater to people who are working, but still need a little help during the month,” McFarlen told Second Wave media. To better fit the need of the majority of people using their services, the food bank was designed to look like a small market.
(　)24.What bothered McFarlen as a chef
A.A lack of cooks.
B.Waste of good food.
C.Involvement in food banks.
D.Shortage of food in some areas.
(　)25.What might the underlined word “demolished” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A.Built up. B.Torn down.
C.Broken up. D.Knocked off.
(　)26.How did The Fire Hub go with its business
A.It worked out well. B.It had branches set up.
C.It stuck to good quality. D.It didn’t last for a year.
(　)27.What can best describe McFarlen
A.Patient and careful.
B.Loving and devoted.
C.Enthusiastic and diligent.
D.Cautious and understanding.
C [2024·安徽安庆第二中学高二期中]
The rechargeable lithium-ion (锂离子) battery market is worth more than $50 billion. Lithium-ion batteries, whose demand continues to go up day by day, are used in a wide range of electronic devices. They are made up of four main components, and the cathode (阴极) is one of them. The cathode’s active material type is what determines the capacity of a battery.
A recent study, led by Wang Yan, a material scientist of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, finds that lithium-ion batteries made of recycled cathodes work better than those of new cathodes.
“The battery industry is expected to grow sharply in the next decade. This high demand has led companies to go to extremes, like increasing deep-sea mining, to gain access to the minerals used in lithium-ion batteries,” Wang said. “Mining minerals will have environmental impacts. Recycling spent lithium-ion batteries offers a way out.”
But until now, the prospect of using recycled materials in lithium-ion batteries has some manufacturers worrying that it could impact performance. Thus, lithium-ion batteries are still not widely recycled. Aware of decreasing resources and environmental impacts, Wang and other researchers set out to find a way to make recycling lithium-ion batteries economically practical. Through experiments, they could recover more than 90% of the key metals from spent batteries. These recovered metals became the basis of the new recycled battery’s cathode’s active material.
In tests between Wang’s team’s recycled batteries and brand-new batteries of the same composition, the recycled batteries outperform the new ones in their ability to maintain capacity. It took 11,600 charge cycles for recycled cathode batteries to lose 30 percent of their original capacity. That was about 50 percent better than the 7,600 observed cycles for new cathode batteries, the team reported. Those thousands of extra cycles could translate into years of better battery performance, even after repeated use and recharging.
(　)28.What can we learn about lithium-ion batteries from the first paragraph
A.They are high in price.
B.They are in great demand.
C.They are limited in use.
D.They are simple in composition.
(　)29.What does Wang mainly talk about in Paragraph 3
A.The target users of recycled batteries.
B.The ways to get minerals for batteries.
C.The major reason for recycling batteries.
D.The complex process of recycling batteries.
(　)30.What are the manufacturers concerned about
A.Declining mineral resources.
B.Difficult recycling techniques.
C.Serious environmental problems.
D.Inefficient battery performance.
(　)31.Which of the following details best supports the main idea of the last paragraph
A.The battery industry is going to develop dramatically.
B.Recycling batteries reduces impacts on the environment.
C.Scientists can recover key materials from spent batteries.
D.Recycled batteries outperform new ones in charging cycles.
D [2024·福建泉州一中、泉港一中、厦外石狮分校
三校联盟高二期中]
Have you ever forgotten items when trying to recall a shopping list or dialled the wrong phone number when attempting to memorise one The brain mechanisms that cause us to draw a blank in such situations have now been identified.
Our working memory keeps small pieces of information that are readily accessible for planning, understanding and solving problems. But it will have “swap errors”. For example, if we are shown a red square and a blue circle, and are then asked what colour the circle is, we might say red.
To understand why we make such errors, Jeff Johnston at Columbia University and his colleagues recorded the brain activity of two monkeys because a monkey’s working memory is very similar to humans’.
The monkeys were shown two differently coloured squares, one above the other, for half a second. After a short delay, a black spot appeared in the same location as one of the squares, and then disappeared. The animals were trained to tell the colour of the square they were supposed to be remembering based on the location of the spot, by staring at the matching colour on a rotatable (可旋转的) wheel. When doing this for about 3 hours over multiple sessions, the monkeys performed the task correctly between 60 and 82 percent of the time, but occasionally made swap errors.
The research suggests that the brain responses linked to swap errors emerged before the animals decided which colour to report. They appeared to arise during “selection” when certain items stored in working memory are enhanced at the expense of others, rather than occurring as a result of them forgetting or a failure to correctly encode (编码) items in their working memory.
“Everyone assumed there were simpler explanations like failure to encode items or forgetting, but this very cool study shows that working memory errors come from a previously unknown source,” says Earl Miller at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The team is planning further experiments to gain a better understanding of mechanisms behind swap errors.
(　)32.What is the function of working memory
A.To identify the errors in understanding.
B.To reduce the occurrence of mind blanking.
C.To develop the way of distinguishing colours.
D.To store information ready for mental use.
(　)33.What were the monkeys tasked with in the research
A.Correcting their errors over multiple sessions.
B.Playing a matching game on a rotatable wheel.
C.Reporting the colour of the square to memorise.
D.Figuring out the exact position of the black spot.
(　)34.What does the research suggest about swap errors
A.They are unusual brain responses.
B.They show a tendency for forgetfulness.
C.They have an effect on working memory.
D.They are the outcome of memory option.
(　)35.What is Earl Miller’s attitude towards the research findings
A.Unclear. B.Appreciative.
C.Objective. D.Negative.
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。
In most adults, learning and thinking begin to decline as early as age 30. People start to perform slightly worse in tests of cognitive abilities such as the rate at which someone does a mental task. 36.　　　　
These changes are often considered normal aging. But they may instead represent something more like the “summer slide” that some schoolchildren experience in academic progress during summer break. Recent research suggests that a pause of learning is indeed a problem causing cognitive reduction. 37.　　　
In a three-month intervention, the researchers provided an encouraging learning environment for 24 older adults. They took at least three classes to learn three new skills. They also discussed issues related to learning barriers and motivation. Over the course these participants’ cognitive scores for memory and flexibility significantly improved. In a follow-up study, the researchers discovered amazingly that they had improved further: 38.　　　　 In other words, giving these seniors a multicourse routine seemed to bring up their abilities to levels similar to those of college students.
The researchers are still investigating why cognitive scores continued to climb after the programme’s end, but one possibility is that the experience encouraged these older participants to continue learning and practising new skills. Older adults are often assumed to be on a downward slide with unrecoverable loss. “Use it or lose it,” the saying goes. 39.　　　　 Decline, as we so often see it, may not be certain. That’s why we need to create enriched learning environments for adults after their formal education and job training end.
40.　　　　 Educators know how to educate children and adolescents, and we can adapt that knowledge to develop learning opportunities for adults. Societies could also provide resources and paths towards lifelong learning to ensure that everyone can benefit. Let’s shift the conversation about adults from avoiding loss and decline to learning and growing.
A.But this decline can be addressed.
B.The slide becomes sharper in their mid-60s.
C.Interrupted learning may not only affect children.
D.The question now is how society can maximize adult’s chances to keep learning.
E.Their cognitive abilities after one year were close to those of adults 50 years younger.
F.Older adult research tends to emphasize skill learning only after daily functions start to decline.
G.However, the research suggests they can increase both skills and cognitive abilities over a long term.
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)
[2024·湖南邵阳邵东第四中学高二期中]
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。
As the youngest kid in the family, I used to be told, “No, do it this way.” I knew my family members were all trying to 　41　 me. But I didn’t like feeling 　42　 all the time.
One weekend, I went to help Grandpa with 　43　. Grandpa had flattened out one side of the green bush with a pair of shears(大剪刀) and told me to 　44　 the other side. He 　45　 to watch, but I didn’t do anything. I was 　46　 of doing it the wrong way. “I can do it by myself, ” I said. Grandpa said he would come back to 　47　 me. When he was gone, I 　48　 the big shears to cut the branches, but 　49　. I wanted to cry.
Then I took a pair of regular scissors and cut the bush. Little branches fell to the ground. I took a step back to 　50　 my work. The bush looked flat and neat on my side. Grandpa came back. He looked at the side he had cut, and then back at mine. “Your side looks 　51　 than mine,” he said.
I was 　52　. “You mean my way isn’t wrong ”
“No. Your way works just fine,” Grandpa said.
I was so happy my 　53　 was right this time. As I grew up I realized learning from other people didn’t necessarily mean having to always 　54　 them. It is okay to do things a little 　55　. Being different is fine.
(　)41.A.blame 　　　　　　　　B.trust
C.teach D.ask
(　)42.A.confused B.threatened
C.strange D.mistaken
(　)43.A.planning B.gardening
C.cooking D.cleaning
(　)44.A.cover B.replace
C.watch D.cut
(　)45.A.waited B.forgot
C.happened D.promised
(　)46.A.proud B.aware
C.afraid D.sure
(　)47.A.look after B.depend on
C.go after D.check on
(　)48.A.shared B.lifted
C.exchanged D.improved
(　)49.A.failed B.ended
C.refused D.mattered
(　)50.A.remember B.support
C.examine D.continue
(　)51.A.better B.taller
C.greener D.more
(　)52.A.nervous B.determined
C.upset D.surprised
(　)53.A.model B.method
C.track D.word
(　)54.A.praise B.copy
C.greet D.persuade
(　)55.A.formally B.safely
C.slowly D.distinctively
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
[2024·山东济宁高二期中]
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。
Putian wood carving, one of the four well-known 56.　　　　 (category) of the art of Chinese wood carving, originated in the Tang and Song dynasties. 57.　　　　　　 (serve) as a national intangible cultural heritage (非物质文化遗产) item in China, it is a traditional folk carving technique of southeast China’s Fujian Province.
Zheng Chunhui, Lin Jianjun and Chen Yushu are three 58.　　　　　　 (exception) representatives of wood carving masters. Zheng is a provincial-level inheritor (继承人) of the wood carving art, 59.　　　　　　 not only excels in the traditional wood carving technique, 60.　　　　　　 expresses his love for his family and nation through his works. To promote the art, Zheng opened a unique wood carving gallery, which is the 61.　　　　　 (one) in Putian run by an individual and free to the public. The delicately made wood carving works by Lin 62.　　　　　　 (shine) at a BRICS summit (峰会) several years ago, and meanwhile, the Chinese-style antique furniture pieces that are made by Chen 63.　　　　　　　　　 (show) at many international exhibitions over the past few years.
Putian City is home 64.　　　　　　 over 2,600 wood carving companies, and the wood carving works 65.　　　　　　 (create) there were sold to more than 20 countries and regions around the world last year.
第四部分　写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是李华,正在英国某高中上学。你从学校网站上得知你校将举办运动会,正在招聘相关记者。你打算写一封电子邮件应聘,内容包括:
1.表明意愿;
2.你的能力和优势;
3.期盼回复。
注意:1.写作词数应为80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Li Hua.



Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分) [2024·浙江衢温5+1联盟高二期中]
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。
I was 11 years old when I asked my parents for piano lessons. We were in the impact of the recession (经济衰退). My mother had recently been out of work and so my father became the only bread earner for our family. A polite “no” was the answer.
That didn’t discourage me. I Googled the dimensions of a keyboard, drew the keys onto a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would click notes on an online keyboard and “play” them back on my paper one—keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. After a while I could hear the notes in my head while pressing the keys on the paper. I spent six months playing scales(音阶) and chord sequences without touching a real piano. Once my mother saw it wasn’t a craze, in spite of the fact that she and Father never wished their daughter to work in music, she borrowed some money from family and friends, and bought me 10 lessons.
I still remember the first lesson. I was struck by how noble and elegant the sound of the piano was, as I had become familiar with the artificial electronic sound. The teacher tried to explain where middle C was but I could already play all the major and minor scales, as well as tonic and dominant functions.
After eight lessons, I obtained the first grade piano certificate. By the time I started secondary school, we couldn’t afford lessons again, so I returned to my paper keyboard. I passed grade three, then grade five, practising only on my paper keyboard.
For the grades above that, there’s an expectation that you include certain sensitivity into your playing. The head of music at my school said I could practise on the school’s grand piano. I would wake up at 5:30 am to get there in time and play until lessons started. I’d skip lunch and then practise after school until the caretaker kicked me out. At home, I’d have dinner, do three hours of revision, and then mental practice until 1 am.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
One evening, when I was about 13, I came home, and my mother said she had a surprise for me.


Paragraph 2:
My father was very much against me playing the piano, but when he heard my playing, something inside him changed.

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