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2024—2025学年度上学期期中考试
高一英语试题
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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. Where does the man come from?
A. China. B. Canada. C. France.
2. What will the weather be like on Saturday morning?
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.
3. Where did the man get the sandwich?
A. From a friend's house. B. From a supermarket. C. From a food store.
4. What would Amy like to see?
A. War movies. B. Funny movies. C. Action movies.
5. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Do the dishes. B. Repair the phone. C. Answer the phone.
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 is the woman going to do?
A. Have a meeting. B. Watch a match. C. Give a speech.
7. What is the best thing in the snow club according to the woman?
A. Meeting new friends. B. Planning snowing trips. C. Improving snowing skills.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son.
9. How does Mom feel about Mary's going to school?
A. Disappointed. B. Concerned. C. Uncaring.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In the man's room. B. In the bedroom. C. In the library.
11. What does the man think of the classroom?
A. It's crowded. B. It's noisy. C. It's quiet.
12. What topic will the man probably choose for the paper?
A. Western culture. B. Trips around the world. C. Something about Beijing.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Suzy want to be in World Trek?
A. A manager. B. A teacher. C. A salesman.
14. What will Suzy do if she takes the job?
A. Sell things in Europe. B. Teach English in America. C. Lead tours to Asian countries.
15. How is Suzy's English according to the man?
A. Good. B. Poor. C. Puzzling.
16. What will the speakers do next?
A. Have dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Make Chinese food.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When does the Life Program begin?
A. At 8:00 pm. B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 8:00 am.
18. What does the speaker do?
A. A tour guide. B. A student. C. A host.
19. How will you feel if your friends ask you to return the money?
A. Angry. B. Embarrassed. C. Happy.
20. Which of the following is the speaker's suggestion?
A. Borrowing money from your friends frequently.
B. Not borrowing money from your friends too often.
C. Lending money to your friends as much as possible.
听力1—5 BACBC 6—10 ABABC 11—15 BCACA 16—20 AACBB
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
Four National Parks to Add to Your Bucket List
The national parks in the United States are chosen for their natural, historic, and cultural values. Here are some of those kinds of parks.
National Park of American Samoa
Closer to New Zealand than the United States, this park is one of the most remote (偏僻的) national parks. It protects a paleotropical rainforest. A third of the park is oceanic waters, with rich species. Ofu Island in the park has a protected area for snorkeling and diving, along with a famous white-sand beach. The park has a wet season that runs from November through April.
Hot Springs National Park
This park’s mountains encircle the northern edge of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, which is centered over 43 hot springs and 26 miles of hiking trails. Even before official park designation (指定), the city of Hot Springs had become a destination for treating physical problems. In addition to bathing, visitors come to tour high-end bathhouses built in the late Victorian age, many in Spanish style.
Indiana Dunes (沙丘) National Park
With its 15 miles of shore under the forces of Lake Michigan’s wind and waves, Indiana’s only national park has high sands from which visitors can see the skyline of Chicago across the lake. “Singing sands” may occur once a month under the best conditions. Trails lead through the park’s wetlands, dunes, and forests. The park also shelters more than 60 ancient structures.
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
This giant park is completely above the Arctic Circle. In the northern park during winter, the sun doesn’t rise for nearly a month and in summer the sun doesn’t set for nearly two months. In summer, the ground gets wet from melted ice, which helps plants grow. By August, the plants turn into bright red and yellow colors. Looking across the vast land can be confusing and big bears in the distance look like nearby little squirrels (松鼠).
1. What is special about National Park of American Samoa?
A. Some part of it is ocean. B. It lies in another country.
C. Most part of it is above the Arctic Circle. D. Its wet season runs through all year round.
2. Who will most likely take an interest in Hot Springs National Park?
A. Those who are history lovers. B. Those who like wildlife species.
C. Those who want to seek health benefits. D. Those who enjoy staying at high-end hotels.
3. What can visitors do at Indiana Dunes National Park?
A. Hear “singing sands” each day. B. Pay a visit to historic buildings.
C. Enjoy 24-hour sunshine in winter. D. Watch the skyline of Lake Michigan.
B
Spencer is known for cleaning up old houses across the country and sharing his work on social media. He accidentally found a yard while heading to another job. While clearing the overgrown grassland, Spencer discovered a seriously injured cat hidden deep in the grass. The cat had wounds under its arm and was unable to move. It seemed like it was ready to lie there until it passed away.
Eager to help, Spencer called several places, but none were willing to take the cat in. Finally, he reached out to Edgar and Ivy's Cat Sanctuary (收养所). The sanctuary, specializing in the care of injured, hurt, and abused cats, agreed to take the cat in and provide the necessary medical treatment. Moved by their kindness, Spencer decided to launch a GoFundMe campaign to support the sanctuary, aiming to raise $10,000.
Anissa Beal, the director of Edgar and Ivy’s Cat Sanctuary, told that the sanctuary was to be shut down. He said $10,000 would be life-changing for the sanctuary. The sanctuary had been struggling financially (财政上), with Beal spending half of her income to keep it running.
Spencer's campaign drew a huge public response. Since sharing the GoFundMe link with his millions of followers, over $187,000 has been raised for Edgar and Ivy’s Cat Sanctuary. Additionally, four trucks loaded with donations arrived at the sanctuary, providing much-needed supplies.
“It was a miracle, and it makes me emotional to think that so many people could care about us and this cat and what we' re doing,” Beal expressed. “This is beyond anything I could have ever imagined.”
In return for Spencer's support, Beal offered him the opportunity to name a new building at the sanctuary. Rather than naming it after himself, Spence r chose to honor the community that made the sanctuary's future possible.
4. How was the cat when it was found?
A. Blind and deaf. B. Unable to eat. C. Badly injured. D. Safe and sound.
5. What was Spencer's immediate action after finding the cat?
A. Providing medical treatment. B. Sending it to a sanctuary.
C. Taking it home. D. Calling for help.
6. What was the problem facing Edgar and Ivy's Cat Sanctuary?
A. Being short of money. B. Having limited space.
C. No professionals. D. Disorganized management.
7. Why did Beal ask Spence to give a name to a new building?
A. To surprise him. B. To thank him.
C. To touch him. D. To praise him.
C
The conditions for some of extreme fires in recent years have become between 3 and 20 times globally. Record-breaking fires burned in Canada and turned skies far away in New York orange and grey. The largest recorded fires in the European Union killed 19 people in Greece, and fires in western Amazonia brought dirt y air to local towns. And we just went through a super destructive wildfire season in Athens, Greece, in August 2024.
A major report shows that the amount of carbon emissions (碳排放) from wildfires between 2023 and 2024 was 8.2 billion tons of CO2. Forest wildfires would release more carbon emissions, pose a higher risk to people, and take longer to recover.
There is no single definition of what fire can be an extreme fire. It could be measured by burned area, intensity, or how unusual they are. “At 200 square kilometres, this year’s fires in Greece are much smaller than the 900 square kilometres burned last fire season, but it would count as an extreme fire, because of its closeness to and potential damage to people,” said author Dr Joe McNorton.
When this big wildfire tears through Athens, scientists in Europe are racing to understand why extreme fires like this are becoming more common. They find climate change is the key factor. Warmer temperatures dry out forests, which make a fire more likely to spread. It can also cause more plants to grow, which provides more fuel (燃料) for the fire. Humans also influence fires, like starting them themselves, breaking up the landscape, or how well they fight them.
Dr Joe says the report will both guide preparations for wildfires, and help the world understand the simple fact that fires will keep getting worse until fossil fuels are replaced with renewable energy sources. To tackle the problem, leaders should consider protecting forest boundaries, reducing the amount of natural fuel fire, imposing fire bans on high-risk days, and investing more in early warning prediction systems.
8. How is paragraph 1 developed?
A. By giving examples. B. By making comparisons.
C. By discussing solutions. D. By explaining causes.
9. Why was the fire in Greece considered as an extreme fire?
A. It burned a very large area. B. It brought harmful effects.
C. It had much carbon emissions. D. It lasted a long period of time.
10. What mainly causes extreme fires?
A. Size of forests. B. Human behavior. C. Location of fires. D. Climate warming.
11. What does the underlined word “tackle” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Apply for. B. Bring about. C. Deal with. D. Focus on.
D
Spanish scientist Pilar Bosch has found a way to use bacteria (细菌) to repair 18th-century paintings. Bosch, a microbiologist, said that she got the idea for the method while considering possibilities for a paper toward her doctoral degree. During this process, she discovered someone else’s paper that suggested bacteria can be used to repair artworks.
At around the same time, Bosch learned that her mother, Pilar Roig, was struggling to find a good method for repairing 18th-century paintings. The paintings, by Spanish artist Antonio Palomino, sat in Santos Juanes—one of the oldest churches in the city of Valencia. Pilar Roig noted how difficult the repair process at the church was. One reason was the glue (胶水) used to remove the paintings from the walls in the 1960s. The glue was nearly impossible to remove completely.
“My mother had a very difficult problem to solve and I found a paper about bacteria used to clean paintings on walls in Italy,” Bosch said. Bosch added she decided to write her doctoral paper on the same subject. Today, she gets to work with her mother on the church repair. They are using the bacteria method to remove glue from artworks. The $4.46 million project is being financed by local organizations.
To repair, they feed small amounts of the glue that was made from animal collagen (胶原蛋白) to the bacteria. After a time, the bacteria begin to naturally produce enzymes (酶) to break down the glue. The mother-daughter team then mixes the bacteria with a natural algae-based substance, called a gel (凝胶), and places it onto the paintings. After about three hours, the gel mixture is removed, leaving the paintings glue-free.
Bosch’s mother, now 75, noted that in the past, people working on repairing artworks had to use traditional cleaning methods that took hours and damaged the painting. Bosch is now training other scientists to use a different kind of bacteria to clear walls of painted graffiti.
12. How did Bosch find the way to repair old paintings?
A. Her mother inspired her. B. Her doctor instructed her.
C. She tested it out by many experiments. D. She found it when preparing her paper.
13. What made it difficult to repair the old paintings?
A. Not having enough money. B. The history of the churches.
C. The glue that was once used. D. Experience of past failures.
14. What is paragraph 4 centered on?
A. The process of cleaning the paintings.
B. The necessity of repa?ring the paintings.
C. The challenges facing the mother-daughter team.
D. The materials that are used to clean the paintings.
15. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. Bacteria Removal Process Is Widely Used in Spain.
B. Spanish Scientist Uses Bacteria to Repair Artworks.
C. Old Artworks Are Likely to Be Repaired with Bacteria.
D Spanish Mother-Daughter Team Discovered A Painting.
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。
Being on vacation is really fun and exciting. But when the vacation ends and you go back to school, it can be hard to get used to your usual schedule again. ____16____.
Post-vacation depression (节后抑郁症) is not a real medical condition, but it describes feeling sad or down after coming back from a vacation. ____17____. People also call it post-holiday blues or holiday syndrome (综合征). The idea of post-vacation depression first came up in the 1950s.
____18____. When people come back from another country, they might find it hard to get back to their usual life and daily schedule. Also, some problems from the vacation, like sunburn, insect bites, or eating and drinking too much, can make them feel worse after the trip.
People can do things to stop feeling sad after a vacation. They can make a change from holiday to regular life easier. For example, they can take a day or two to relax before going back to work. ____19____.
While it’s important to try to prevent feeling sad after a vacation, it’s not always possible. ____20____. Making a photo book can be of help too. Practicing mindfulness, like focusing on the present moment, can also help reduce worry and sadness. But if you still feel very sad after trying these things, you should turn to a professional (专业人士) for help.
A. So feeling down after a vacation is common
B. Depression may happen at any time all year round
C. People may face a lot of problems during the vacation
D. Post-vacation depression can happen for many reasons
E. Writing about your trip in a diary can help you feel better
F. They can also have a good schedule to help them start work calmly
G. This can include feelings of sadness, tiredness, disappointment, or even stress
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。
One day, I decided to visit my old friend, Norman Cousins. Norman was always a cheerful person, but he had been very sick recently. When I ____21____, I was surprised to find him laughing loudly while ____22____ an old comedy (喜剧) movie. “Norman, what are you doing?” I asked, He ____23____ me with a big smile and said, “I’m curing (治疗) myself with ____24____.”
Norman then ____25____ his story with me. He had read that laughter could help improve our ____26____ and he decided to give it a try. He watched funny movies and allowed himself to laugh ____27____. Little by little, he felt better and even managed to overcome his ____28____.
I found Norman’s story attractive and decided to research more about the power of laughter. I discovered that laughter can lead to less pain and ____29____ the immune system (免疫系统). It can also lower stress levels. Making a joke about something ______30______ can make it seem good.
______31______ by Norman, I decided to add more humor to my life. Whenever things got tough, I remembered to laugh. I laughed at myself, at difficult ______32______, and even watched funny shows or movies when I needed a good laugh. I also ______33______ time with friends who made me laugh.
Thanks to Norman, I learned that laughter is truly the best ______34______. It helped me stay ______35______ and healthy, no matter how challenging life became.
21. A. arrived B. left C. called D. waited
22. A. designing B. watching C. downloading D. making
23. A. preferred to B. focused on C. looked at D. pointed at
24. A. tears B. laughter C. silence D. anger
25. A. hid B. admired C. exchanged D. shared
26. A. health B. satisfaction C. memory D. confidence
27. A. awkwardly B. quietly C. uncontrollably D. annoyingly
28. A. tiredness B. anxiety C. hunger D. illness
29. A. improve B. challenge C. damage D. test
30. A. funny B. bad C. boring D. addicted
31. A. Moved B. Confused C. Affected D. Recognized
32 A. situations B. friends C. choices D. jobs
33. A. missed B. wasted C. saved D. spent
34. A. exercise B. food C. medicine D. comment
35. A. curious B. positive C. busy D. creative
第二节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据下列汉语提示写出相应的单词，并注意其适当形式。每空一词。
36. As a book lover, the girl is always __________ (入迷的) to exploring the new world in the books in her free time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
37. She's about to __________ (毕业) from Beijing Normal University when McGarrett invited her to join his team. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
38. This year we have really gone through an __________ (极其；非常) hot summer. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
39. I am trying to ________ (联系) Sean. Do you know where he might be? (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
40. He has a strong sense of ________(责任), and that’s why he is chosen to take control of this project.(根据汉语意思单词拼写)
41. To everyone’s great shock, the young athlete beat the former _________ (冠军). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
42. As a saying goes, you can never wake up those who _________(假装) to be sleeping. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
43. With the only __________ (力量) left in her, she managed to get up. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
44. The woman secretary is required to __________ (精通；掌握) four languages. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
45. The kid was really __________ (好奇) about the items in the box. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第三节 短语填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
根据下列汉语提示写出相应的短语，并注意其适当形式。每空一词。
46. The man failed to _________(申请)the job that he had been looking forward to. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. If you haven't reached your goal, do not __________ __________ (泄气), and you will be able to do the best. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
48. Be sure to __________ __________ (登记) at the hotel at least half a day ahead of the concert. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
49. It is often the little details that ________ ________ ________ (有作用) to your work. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
50. Sisley's wonderful ballet performance ________ ________ ________ (留下好印象) on all the audience in the hall last night. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
51. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友 Steve在电子邮件中告诉你他想来你所在的城市旅游。请你给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.欢迎他的到来；
2.给予建议（景点、美食）；
3.表达祝愿。
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。
Dear Steve,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
52. 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。
Kenneth was born and raised in California. The sun, the beaches, and the friends he’d known since kindergarten were all part of his world. But at the age of 16, everything changed. His parents got new jobs in Ohio, and the family had to move there. It was a difficult decision, as it meant leaving behind everything Kenneth knew and loved.
Along with the move came a new school for Kenneth. He felt upset every time he thought about saying goodbye to his school. He was scared of the change, like the new city, the new school, and the new people he would meet. He didn’t know if he could fit in or if he would be lonely there.
After a long journey across the country, the family arrived and finally settled in Ohio. When it was time to go to his new school, Kenneth’s mind was filled with worries. What if the students were unfriendly and even cold? What if he didn’t make any friends?
The next morning, Kenneth’s parents drove him to school. His heart was beating in his chest as they pulled up to the big brick building. He hugged his mom and dad, took a deep breath, and stepped out of the car. With each step towards the school gate, his anxiety grew. He felt like he was walking into a whole new world.
Kenneth was greeted by a school secretary, who was very friendly. Seeing that Kenneth was nervous and shy, she decided to show Kenneth around the school yard first. Kenneth was led to the modern computer lab, the science lab, and the huge gym with a basketball court where Kenneth imagined trying out for the school team. As they walked around, Kenneth gradually felt the school seemed nice, starting to feel a little better.
Finally, they got to the teaching building and headed for Kenneth’s new classroom, and Kenneth’s heart started racing again. The school secretary led him to the door and gave Kennet h an encouraging smile.
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。
Kenneth took a deep breath and entered the classroom.
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As the day went on, Kenneth found that what he had worried was unnecessary.
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答案版
2024—2025学年度上学期期中考试
高一英语试题
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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. Where does the man come from?
A. China. B. Canada. C. France.
2. What will the weather be like on Saturday morning?
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Cloudy.
3. Where did the man get the sandwich?
A. From a friend's house. B. From a supermarket. C. From a food store.
4. What would Amy like to see?
A. War movies. B. Funny movies. C. Action movies.
5. What does the woman ask the man to do?
A. Do the dishes. B. Repair the phone. C. Answer the phone.
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 is the woman going to do?
A. Have a meeting. B. Watch a match. C. Give a speech.
7. What is the best thing in the snow club according to the woman?
A. Meeting new friends. B. Planning snowing trips. C. Improving snowing skills.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Father and daughter. B. Teacher and student. C. Mother and son.
9. How does Mom feel about Mary's going to school?
A. Disappointed. B. Concerned. C. Uncaring.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place?
A. In the man's room. B. In the bedroom. C. In the library.
11. What does the man think of the classroom?
A. It's crowded. B. It's noisy. C. It's quiet.
12. What topic will the man probably choose for the paper?
A. Western culture. B. Trips around the world. C. Something about Beijing.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Suzy want to be in World Trek?
A. A manager. B. A teacher. C. A salesman.
14. What will Suzy do if she takes the job?
A. Sell things in Europe. B. Teach English in America. C. Lead tours to Asian countries.
15. How is Suzy's English according to the man?
A. Good. B. Poor. C. Puzzling.
16. What will the speakers do next?
A. Have dinner. B. Go shopping. C. Make Chinese food.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When does the Life Program begin?
A. At 8:00 pm. B. At 7:00 pm. C. At 8:00 am.
18. What does the speaker do?
A. A tour guide. B. A student. C. A host.
19. How will you feel if your friends ask you to return the money?
A. Angry. B. Embarrassed. C. Happy.
20. Which of the following is the speaker's suggestion?
A. Borrowing money from your friends frequently.
B. Not borrowing money from your friends too often.
C. Lending money to your friends as much as possible.
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
Four National Parks to Add to Your Bucket List
The national parks in the United States are chosen for their natural, historic, and cultural values. Here are some of those kinds of parks.
National Park of American Samoa
Closer to New Zealand than the United States, this park is one of the most remote (偏僻的) national parks. It protects a paleotropical rainforest. A third of the park is oceanic waters, with rich species. Ofu Island in the park has a protected area for snorkeling and diving, along with a famous white-sand beach. The park has a wet season that runs from November through April.
Hot Springs National Park
This park’s mountains encircle the northern edge of the city of Hot Springs, Arkansas, which is centered over 43 hot springs and 26 miles of hiking trails. Even before official park designation (指定), the city of Hot Springs had become a destination for treating physical problems. In addition to bathing, visitors come to tour high-end bathhouses built in the late Victorian age, many in Spanish style.
Indiana Dunes (沙丘) National Park
With its 15 miles of shore under the forces of Lake Michigan’s wind and waves, Indiana’s only national park has high sands from which visitors can see the skyline of Chicago across the lake. “Singing sands” may occur once a month under the best conditions. Trails lead through the park’s wetlands, dunes, and forests. The park also shelters more than 60 ancient structures.
Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve
This giant park is completely above the Arctic Circle. In the northern park during winter, the sun doesn’t rise for nearly a month and in summer the sun doesn’t set for nearly two months. In summer, the ground gets wet from melted ice, which helps plants grow. By August, the plants turn into bright red and yellow colors. Looking across the vast land can be confusing and big bears in the distance look like nearby little squirrels (松鼠).
1. What is special about National Park of American Samoa?
A. Some part of it is ocean. B. It lies in another country.
C. Most part of it is above the Arctic Circle. D. Its wet season runs through all year round.
2. Who will most likely take an interest in Hot Springs National Park?
A. Those who are history lovers. B. Those who like wildlife species.
C. Those who want to seek health benefits. D. Those who enjoy staying at high-end hotels.
3. What can visitors do at Indiana Dunes National Park?
A. Hear “singing sands” each day. B. Pay a visit to historic buildings.
C. Enjoy 24-hour sunshine in winter. D. Watch the skyline of Lake Michigan.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
Spencer is known for cleaning up old houses across the country and sharing his work on social media. He accidentally found a yard while heading to another job. While clearing the overgrown grassland, Spencer discovered a seriously injured cat hidden deep in the grass. The cat had wounds under its arm and was unable to move. It seemed like it was ready to lie there until it passed away.
Eager to help, Spencer called several places, but none were willing to take the cat in. Finally, he reached out to Edgar and Ivy's Cat Sanctuary (收养所). The sanctuary, specializing in the care of injured, hurt, and abused cats, agreed to take the cat in and provide the necessary medical treatment. Moved by their kindness, Spencer decided to launch a GoFundMe campaign to support the sanctuary, aiming to raise $10,000.
Anissa Beal, the director of Edgar and Ivy’s Cat Sanctuary, told that the sanctuary was to be shut down. He said $10,000 would be life-changing for the sanctuary. The sanctuary had been struggling financially (财政上), with Beal spending half of her income to keep it running.
Spencer's campaign drew a huge public response. Since sharing the GoFundMe link with his millions of followers, over $187,000 has been raised for Edgar and Ivy’s Cat Sanctuary. Additionally, four trucks loaded with donations arrived at the sanctuary, providing much-needed supplies.
“It was a miracle, and it makes me emotional to think that so many people could care about us and this cat and what we' re doing,” Beal expressed. “This is beyond anything I could have ever imagined.”
In return for Spencer's support, Beal offered him the opportunity to name a new building at the sanctuary. Rather than naming it after himself, Spence r chose to honor the community that made the sanctuary's future possible.
4. How was the cat when it was found?
A. Blind and deaf. B. Unable to eat. C. Badly injured. D. Safe and sound.
5. What was Spencer's immediate action after finding the cat?
A. Providing medical treatment. B. Sending it to a sanctuary.
C. Taking it home. D. Calling for help.
6. What was the problem facing Edgar and Ivy's Cat Sanctuary?
A. Being short of money. B. Having limited space.
C. No professionals. D. Disorganized management.
7. Why did Beal ask Spence to give a name to a new building?
A. To surprise him. B. To thank him.
C. To touch him. D. To praise him.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
The conditions for some of extreme fires in recent years have become between 3 and 20 times globally. Record-breaking fires burned in Canada and turned skies far away in New York orange and grey. The largest recorded fires in the European Union killed 19 people in Greece, and fires in western Amazonia brought dirt y air to local towns. And we just went through a super destructive wildfire season in Athens, Greece, in August 2024.
A major report shows that the amount of carbon emissions (碳排放) from wildfires between 2023 and 2024 was 8.2 billion tons of CO2. Forest wildfires would release more carbon emissions, pose a higher risk to people, and take longer to recover.
There is no single definition of what fire can be an extreme fire. It could be measured by burned area, intensity, or how unusual they are. “At 200 square kilometres, this year’s fires in Greece are much smaller than the 900 square kilometres burned last fire season, but it would count as an extreme fire, because of its closeness to and potential damage to people,” said author Dr Joe McNorton.
When this big wildfire tears through Athens, scientists in Europe are racing to understand why extreme fires like this are becoming more common. They find climate change is the key factor. Warmer temperatures dry out forests, which make a fire more likely to spread. It can also cause more plants to grow, which provides more fuel (燃料) for the fire. Humans also influence fires, like starting them themselves, breaking up the landscape, or how well they fight them.
Dr Joe says the report will both guide preparations for wildfires, and help the world understand the simple fact that fires will keep getting worse until fossil fuels are replaced with renewable energy sources. To tackle the problem, leaders should consider protecting forest boundaries, reducing the amount of natural fuel fire, imposing fire bans on high-risk days, and investing more in early warning prediction systems.
8. How is paragraph 1 developed?
A. By giving examples. B. By making comparisons.
C. By discussing solutions. D. By explaining causes.
9. Why was the fire in Greece considered as an extreme fire?
A. It burned a very large area. B. It brought harmful effects.
C. It had much carbon emissions. D. It lasted a long period of time.
10. What mainly causes extreme fires?
A. Size of forests. B. Human behavior. C. Location of fires. D. Climate warming.
11. What does the underlined word “tackle” in the last paragraph mean?
A. Apply for. B. Bring about. C. Deal with. D. Focus on.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. C
D
Spanish scientist Pilar Bosch has found a way to use bacteria (细菌) to repair 18th-century paintings. Bosch, a microbiologist, said that she got the idea for the method while considering possibilities for a paper toward her doctoral degree. During this process, she discovered someone else’s paper that suggested bacteria can be used to repair artworks.
At around the same time, Bosch learned that her mother, Pilar Roig, was struggling to find a good method for repairing 18th-century paintings. The paintings, by Spanish artist Antonio Palomino, sat in Santos Juanes—one of the oldest churches in the city of Valencia. Pilar Roig noted how difficult the repair process at the church was. One reason was the glue (胶水) used to remove the paintings from the walls in the 1960s. The glue was nearly impossible to remove completely.
“My mother had a very difficult problem to solve and I found a paper about bacteria used to clean paintings on walls in Italy,” Bosch said. Bosch added she decided to write her doctoral paper on the same subject. Today, she gets to work with her mother on the church repair. They are using the bacteria method to remove glue from artworks. The $4.46 million project is being financed by local organizations.
To repair, they feed small amounts of the glue that was made from animal collagen (胶原蛋白) to the bacteria. After a time, the bacteria begin to naturally produce enzymes (酶) to break down the glue. The mother-daughter team then mixes the bacteria with a natural algae-based substance, called a gel (凝胶), and places it onto the paintings. After about three hours, the gel mixture is removed, leaving the paintings glue-free.
Bosch’s mother, now 75, noted that in the past, people working on repairing artworks had to use traditional cleaning methods that took hours and damaged the painting. Bosch is now training other scientists to use a different kind of bacteria to clear walls of painted graffiti.
12. How did Bosch find the way to repair old paintings?
A. Her mother inspired her. B. Her doctor instructed her.
C. She tested it out by many experiments. D. She found it when preparing her paper.
13. What made it difficult to repair the old paintings?
A. Not having enough money. B. The history of the churches.
C. The glue that was once used. D. Experience of past failures.
14. What is paragraph 4 centered on?
A. The process of cleaning the paintings.
B. The necessity of repa?ring the paintings.
C. The challenges facing the mother-daughter team.
D. The materials that are used to clean the paintings.
15. Which can be the best title for the text?
A. Bacteria Removal Process Is Widely Used in Spain.
B. Spanish Scientist Uses Bacteria to Repair Artworks.
C. Old Artworks Are Likely to Be Repaired with Bacteria.
D Spanish Mother-Daughter Team Discovered A Painting.
【答案】12. D 13. C 14. A 15. B
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。
Being on vacation is really fun and exciting. But when the vacation ends and you go back to school, it can be hard to get used to your usual schedule again. ____16____.
Post-vacation depression (节后抑郁症) is not a real medical condition, but it describes feeling sad or down after coming back from a vacation. ____17____. People also call it post-holiday blues or holiday syndrome (综合征). The idea of post-vacation depression first came up in the 1950s.
____18____. When people come back from another country, they might find it hard to get back to their usual life and daily schedule. Also, some problems from the vacation, like sunburn, insect bites, or eating and drinking too much, can make them feel worse after the trip.
People can do things to stop feeling sad after a vacation. They can make a change from holiday to regular life easier. For example, they can take a day or two to relax before going back to work. ____19____.
While it’s important to try to prevent feeling sad after a vacation, it’s not always possible. ____20____. Making a photo book can be of help too. Practicing mindfulness, like focusing on the present moment, can also help reduce worry and sadness. But if you still feel very sad after trying these things, you should turn to a professional (专业人士) for help.
A. So feeling down after a vacation is common
B. Depression may happen at any time all year round
C. People may face a lot of problems during the vacation
D. Post-vacation depression can happen for many reasons
E. Writing about your trip in a diary can help you feel better
F. They can also have a good schedule to help them start work calmly
G. This can include feelings of sadness, tiredness, disappointment, or even stress
【答案】16. A 17. G 18. D 19. F 20. E
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，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。
One day, I decided to visit my old friend, Norman Cousins. Norman was always a cheerful person, but he had been very sick recently. When I ____21____, I was surprised to find him laughing loudly while ____22____ an old comedy (喜剧) movie. “Norman, what are you doing?” I asked, He ____23____ me with a big smile and said, “I’m curing (治疗) myself with ____24____.”
Norman then ____25____ his story with me. He had read that laughter could help improve our ____26____ and he decided to give it a try. He watched funny movies and allowed himself to laugh ____27____. Little by little, he felt better and even managed to overcome his ____28____.
I found Norman’s story attractive and decided to research more about the power of laughter. I discovered that laughter can lead to less pain and ____29____ the immune system (免疫系统). It can also lower stress levels. Making a joke about something ______30______ can make it seem good.
______31______ by Norman, I decided to add more humor to my life. Whenever things got tough, I remembered to laugh. I laughed at myself, at difficult ______32______, and even watched funny shows or movies when I needed a good laugh. I also ______33______ time with friends who made me laugh.
Thanks to Norman, I learned that laughter is truly the best ______34______. It helped me stay ______35______ and healthy, no matter how challenging life became.
21. A. arrived B. left C. called D. waited
22. A. designing B. watching C. downloading D. making
23. A. preferred to B. focused on C. looked at D. pointed at
24. A. tears B. laughter C. silence D. anger
25. A. hid B. admired C. exchanged D. shared
26. A. health B. satisfaction C. memory D. confidence
27. A. awkwardly B. quietly C. uncontrollably D. annoyingly
28. A. tiredness B. anxiety C. hunger D. illness
29. A. improve B. challenge C. damage D. test
30. A. funny B. bad C. boring D. addicted
31. A. Moved B. Confused C. Affected D. Recognized
32 A. situations B. friends C. choices D. jobs
33. A. missed B. wasted C. saved D. spent
34. A. exercise B. food C. medicine D. comment
35. A. curious B. positive C. busy D. creative
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
第二节 单词拼写（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
根据下列汉语提示写出相应的单词，并注意其适当形式。每空一词。
36. As a book lover, the girl is always __________ (入迷的) to exploring the new world in the books in her free time. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】addicted
37. She's about to __________ (毕业) from Beijing Normal University when McGarrett invited her to join his team. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】graduate
38. This year we have really gone through an __________ (极其；非常) hot summer. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】extremely
39. I am trying to ________ (联系) Sean. Do you know where he might be? (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】contact
40. He has a strong sense of ________(责任), and that’s why he is chosen to take control of this project.(根据汉语意思单词拼写)
【答案】responsibility
41. To everyone’s great shock, the young athlete beat the former _________ (冠军). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】 champion
42. As a saying goes, you can never wake up those who _________(假装) to be sleeping. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】pretend
43. With the only __________ (力量) left in her, she managed to get up. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】strength
44. The woman secretary is required to __________ (精通；掌握) four languages. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】master
45. The kid was really __________ (好奇) about the items in the box. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】curious
第三节 短语填空（共5小题；每小题1分，满分5分）
根据下列汉语提示写出相应的短语，并注意其适当形式。每空一词。
46. The man failed to _________(申请)the job that he had been looking forward to. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】apply
47. If you haven't reached your goal, do not __________ __________ (泄气), and you will be able to do the best. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. lose ②. heart
48. Be sure to __________ __________ (登记) at the hotel at least half a day ahead of the concert. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. check ②. in
49. It is often the little details that ________ ________ ________ (有作用) to your work. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. make ②. a ③. difference
50. Sisley's wonderful ballet performance ________ ________ ________ (留下好印象) on all the audience in the hall last night. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. made##left ②. an ③. impression
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
51. 假定你是李华，你的外国朋友 Steve在电子邮件中告诉你他想来你所在的城市旅游。请你给他回一封电子邮件，内容包括：
1.欢迎他的到来；
2.给予建议（景点、美食）；
3.表达祝愿。
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。
Dear Steve,
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Steve,
I was thrilled to receive your email about your upcoming trip to the city I’m living in! It’s a fantastic place with so much to offer. You’ll love the breathtaking views from the city’s highest peak and the serene beauty of the lake in the park. Be sure to taste our local cuisine, particularly the succulent roast duck and the exquisitely seasoned street food at the night market.
I’m looking forward to being your guide and making your stay memorable. Have a safe trip, and may you enjoy every moment of your exploration here!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 （满分25分）
52. 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。
Kenneth was born and raised in California. The sun, the beaches, and the friends he’d known since kindergarten were all part of his world. But at the age of 16, everything changed. His parents got new jobs in Ohio, and the family had to move there. It was a difficult decision, as it meant leaving behind everything Kenneth knew and loved.
Along with the move came a new school for Kenneth. He felt upset every time he thought about saying goodbye to his school. He was scared of the change, like the new city, the new school, and the new people he would meet. He didn’t know if he could fit in or if he would be lonely there.
After a long journey across the country, the family arrived and finally settled in Ohio. When it was time to go to his new school, Kenneth’s mind was filled with worries. What if the students were unfriendly and even cold? What if he didn’t make any friends?
The next morning, Kenneth’s parents drove him to school. His heart was beating in his chest as they pulled up to the big brick building. He hugged his mom and dad, took a deep breath, and stepped out of the car. With each step towards the school gate, his anxiety grew. He felt like he was walking into a whole new world.
Kenneth was greeted by a school secretary, who was very friendly. Seeing that Kenneth was nervous and shy, she decided to show Kenneth around the school yard first. Kenneth was led to the modern computer lab, the science lab, and the huge gym with a basketball court where Kenneth imagined trying out for the school team. As they walked around, Kenneth gradually felt the school seemed nice, starting to feel a little better.
Finally, they got to the teaching building and headed for Kenneth’s new classroom, and Kenneth’s heart started racing again. The school secretary led him to the door and gave Kennet h an encouraging smile.
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。
Kenneth took a deep breath and entered the classroom.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
As the day went on, Kenneth found that what he had worried was unnecessary.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Kenneth took a deep breath and entered the classroom. He noticed that all eyes were on him as he walked in. It was quiet for a moment and he felt his face got hot. Trying to calm himself down, he knew he was supposed to introduce himself. Though his voice was shaky, Kenneth managed to tell them a little about himself. After the introduction, the class clapped and cheered warmly and they seemed happy to have him there, which was quite a surprise and comfort for Kenneth. He became a little less nervous, and he started to feel like maybe he could make friends here.
As the day went on, Kenneth found that what he had worried was unnecessary. The classes were interesting, and the teachers were helpful. During the breaks, he was surrounded by the enthusiastic classmates and they chatted about their interests and had fun together. After school, some of the students invited him to play basketball in the school gym. The day ended up with surprise. Kenneth realized that change wasn’t always bad. It was scary at first, but it had led him to new experiences and friendships. He learned that he was stronger than he thought and that he could adapt to new situations.

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