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高2024级高二上10月考试英语试题
注意事项：
考试时间为120分钟，总共150分。
答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔填涂；答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔书写；必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效；保持卷面清洁、完整。
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。
1. What kind of TV programs does the man like
A. Quiz shows. B. Documentaries. C. Situation comedies.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. In a convenience store.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. The weather. B. The plan for tomorrow. C. Writing skills.
4. When will the speakers go to watch the match
A. At 7:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:00.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Taxi driver and passenger.
B. Shop assistant and customer.
C. Boss and secretary.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题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. Why will Sarah go to the market
A. To get a clock. B. To get a record. C. To get a birthday cake.
7. What do we know about Sarah
A. She isn’t familiar with the surroundings.
B. She will go to the market with the man.
C. She has never been to the market.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How did Jack spend the summer vacation
A. Taking a part-time job. B. Traveling around. C. Studying a lot.
9. What is Ms. Wellington like according to Jack
A. She’s easy-going. B. She’s strict. C. She’s careless.
10. What is Jack’s impression on Ms. Wellington
A. Her exams were difficult.
B. Her class was very boring.
C. She gave students lots of work.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Use the red color. B. Paint the walls again. C. Buy a new sofa.
12. When will the man buy the paintings
A. Tomorrow. B. This weekend. C. Today.
13. What color would the man like to paint the wall
A. Bright colors. B. Soft colors. C. Dark colors.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why is the man going to the States
A. To visit places of interest. B. To study at a university. C. To attend a conference.
15. What does the man show to the woman
A. His certifications. B. The letter of invitation. C. An admission letter from a university.
16. When does the man plan to leave for America
A. On January 5th. B. On January 10th. C. On January 15th.
17. What is the man doing
A. Applying for a passport. B. Conducting an interview. C. Holding a meeting.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What are both live chat rooms and message boards good for
A. Accuracy. B. Fluency. C. Patience.
19. What should an active listener do
A. Record all materials. B. Write down new words. C. Do group practicing.
20. What is the speaker’s last suggestion
A. Visit a website.
B. Practice listening after class.
C. Do exercises in the textbook.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节；共20小题，每小题2.5分，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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.
Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2)
Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.
Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21)
Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.
Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)
From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area’s natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.
Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10)
Enhance your photography skills — join Yellowstone’s park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.
6/19 — Waterfalls &Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.
7/10 — Wildflowers &White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.
1. Which of the four programs begins the earliest
A. Photography Workshops. B. Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics.
C. Canyon Talks at Artist Point. D. Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone.
2. What is the short talk at Artist Point about
A. Works of famous artists. B. Protection of wild animals.
C. Basic photography skills. D. History of the canyon area.
3. Where will the participants meet for the July 10 photography workshop
A. Artist Point. B. Washburn Trailhead.
C. Canyon Village Store. D. Visitor Education Center.
B
I’m an 18-year-old pre-medical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such praises of myself Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was where my struggle began.
Born and raised in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as a burden. My self-dislike was further fueled when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high pared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!”
What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self-confidence. It always stood between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me.
Fortunately, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic (遗传的) disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took another twist (转折). Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success.
Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame.
Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me a feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to appreciate it.
4. What affected the author’s adjustment to her school life in Norway
A. Her appearance. B. Social discrimination.
C. Her changing emotions. D. The climate in Norway.
5. How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and the girl on the bus
A. Blessed and proud. B. Confused and afraid.
C. Amazed and relieved. D. Shocked and ashamed.
6. What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill
A. Great minds speak alike.
B. Stuttering is no barrier to success.
C. Wisdom counts more than hard work.
D. Famous people can’t live with their weaknesses.
7. What can best summarize the message contained in the passage
A. Pride comes before a fall.
B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. Self-acceptance is based on the love for oneself.
D. Self-love is key to the attainment of self-pride.
C
A lot of people ask this question: "Why is body language so important " Studies have shown that in the process of communication, non-verbal expression has 65% to 93% more influence than actual text. This means that "how to say" is more important than "what to say". Of course, this does not mean that you don't need to do preparation for your interviews, nor does it mean that you can take any short cuts. On the contrary, this means that you have more things to pay attention to and prepare for.
In the real workplace, body language is much more important than you think. Without proper body language, you may find yourself trapped in a circle where you can't integrate with the external environment, not to mention the difficulties in the absence of body language in the workplace.
"People can often make inferences from actions, and the results of these inferences directly affect lives: for example. who will be employed and who will be promoted."Academician Amy Cuddy said in a TV talk show. She also said that "our body language will also affect our perception ( 感知, 看法)of ourselves. When you try to make more authoritative actions,your brain will inadvertently（不经意地）receive signals and actually create an idea that you are more authoritative, so that you have more confidence in yourself".
Therefore, before interviews or important meetings, try not to lean on any object or have a hunched back. Instead, you should try to keep your body relaxed. You can even stand with a relatively authoritative posture (姿势） -of course, you may need to do these things in the bathroom or places where no one could see you.
Body language plays a crucial role in your job interviews, careers, and everyday life. Paying attention to body language could make strong impacts on your behavior,which could help you achieve better results. So, every time you are nervous or feel that you can't do it, stretch your body, smile, and tell yourself "Fake it till you become it!"
8. What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us
A. What we say in a conversation is not so important.
B. Practicing body language is a short cut to success.
C. We should attach great importance to body language.
D. Body language carries 93% of conversation messages.
9. According to Amy Cuddy, why is body language important for us
A. It decides whether we are promoted.
B. It influences people's impression of us.
C It makes us look more authoritative.
D. It helps people understand who we are.
10. What does the underlined word "hunched" possibly mean
A. Broken down. B. Tied behind.
C. Bent forward. D. Straightened up.
11. Who might be the intended readers of the passage
A. New arrivals in the workplace.
B. Body language researchers.
C. Working adults to be promoted.
D. Viewers of a TV talk show.
D
A new study reveals that pigeons (鸽子) can tackle some problems just like artificial intelligence, enabling them to solve difficult tasks that might challenge humans. Previous research has theorized that pigeons employ a problem-solving strategy, involving a trial-and-error approach, which is similar to the approach used in AI models but differs from humans’ reliance on selective attention and rule use. To examine it, Brandon Turner, a psychology professor at the Ohio State University, and his colleagues conducted the new study.
In the study, the pigeons were presented with various visual images, including lines of different widths and angles, and different types of rings. The pigeons had to peck (啄) a button on the right or left to indicate the category to which the image belonged. If they got it correct, they received food; if they were wrong, they received nothing. Results showed that, through trial and error, the pigeons improved their accuracy in categorization tasks, increasing their correct choices from about 55% to 95%.
Researchers believed pigeons used associative learning, which is linking two phenomena with each other. For example, it is easy to understand the link between “water” and “wet”. “Associative learning is frequently assumed to be far too primitive to explain complex visual categorization like what we saw the pigeons do,” Turner said. But that’s exactly what the researchers found.
The researchers’ AI model tackled the same tasks using just the two simple mechanisms that pigeons were assumed to use: associative learning and error correction. And, like the pigeons, the AI model learned to make the right predictions to significantly increase the number of correct answers. For humans, the challenge when given tasks like those given to pigeons is that they would try to come up with rules that could make the task easier. But in this case, there were no rules, which upsets humans.
What’s interesting, though, is that pigeons use this method of learning that is very similar to AI designed by humans, Turner said. “We celebrate how smart we are that we designed artificial intelligence: at the same time, we regard pigeons as not clever animals,” he said.
12. What is the purpose of the new study
A. To test a theory. B. To evaluate a model.
C. To apply a strategy. D. To involve an approach.
13. What were the pigeons expected to do in the experiment
A. Draw circles. B. Correct errors.
C. Copy gestures. D. Identify images.
14. What do pigeons and AI have in common according to the study
A. They are of equal intelligence.
B. They create rules to make tasks easier.
C. They respond rapidly to orders from humans.
D. They employ simple ways to get things done.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Pigeons’ trial-and-error method is revealed B. Pigeons outperform humans in tough tasks
C. “Not smart” pigeons may be as smart as AI D. AI models after pigeons’ learning approach
第二节（共5小题；每小题25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。有两项为多余选项。
Lessons that are Learned from the Olympics
The Olympic Games are enjoyed by everyone. Here are some tips about how to bring the deeper meaning of the Olympics into your life.
◆Excellence comes with hard work and practice.
Learning about the training schedules of Olympic athletes reminds us that success doesn’t come easily. Repetition is the servant (仆人) of success. Set long-term goals as well as realistic ones. ____16____ And remember the most important competitor you have is actually you.
◆____17____
There are hundreds of events at the Olympics, each standing for a specific activity that athletes have chosen to follow. You can recognize the creativity and excitement and form strong feelings about it, which will help you to achieve your dreams.
◆Expect to fail sometimes.
Every athlete who has made it into Olympic competition has suffered injury and disappointment along the way, but that has not been the end of their dream. ____18____ You can treat your setbacks (挫折) as a teaching tool.
◆Enjoy your success.
Observe the Olympic athletes when they stand on the winners’ platform with their medals, listening to their national anthems (国歌). Their pride is obvious. Enjoy the feelings of power that come from your achievement. ____19____
◆Enjoy other cultures.
With its symbol of the five-ring Olympic flag the Olympics celebrate the unity of the games while honoring individual nationality. ____20____
A. You deserve it.
B. Have confidence in yourselves.
C. Work hard for your personal best.
D. Find your strong feelings and develop it.
E. Enough practice will make you successful.
F. Athletes show respect to those from other countries.
G. They know that they can learn more from failure than success.
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。
With my busy project finished, I knew it was time to rest. My husband wasn't ___21___ , but I really wanted to see the meteor shower (流星雨) . I decided to go ___22___ by myself, which I'd never done before.
I was a little ___23___ about being alone at first, but I felt relaxed as I drove to my destination. The moment I ___24___ the campsite, I asked the park manager if I'd be all right camping alone, “Sure! ” she said.
However, before I could move on, I heard thunder (雷声) . Not a great start to my ___25___ . Soon, it was pouring. Once the rain stopped, I found a place for the tent. Putting it up ___26___ an easy process. A good beginning!
After supper I made a fire easily. Once I entered the tent, I realized how much ___27___ there was. I could throw my clothes all over with no one to ___28___ me about the mess. Camping alone certainly has its ___29___ .
Falling asleep quickly, I was ____30____ a few hours later by some strange noise. ____31____ , after a few minutes, it stopped. But I was so ____32____ that I failed to sleep.
The next morning, my “neighbors” said a bear had visited in the night. But luckily, the bear hadn't done any more ____33____ than that.
While I was disappointed at not seeing the meteor shower, I really ____34____ the trip. And now I'm a lot more ____35____ about camping by myself.
21. A. suitable B. free C. unique D. absent
22. A. camping B. shopping C. jogging D. boating
23. A. addicted B. nervous C. hopeless D. curious
24. A. located B. searched C. reached D. explored
25. A. adventure B. organization C. experiment D. schedule
26. A. turned out B. turned down C. made up D. made out
27. A. time B. work C. room D. silence
28. A. instruct B. visit C. support D. question
29. A. weaknesses B. advantages C. solutions D. problems
30. A. attracted B. impressed C. awakened D. greeted
31. A. Thankfully B. Unluckily C. Naturally D. Obviously
32. A. confused B. awkward C. frightened D. amazed
33. A. damage B. credit C. favor D. good
34. A. changed B. stopped C. enjoyed D. showed
35. A. anxious B. confident C. worried D. annoyed
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cheering, dancing and singing, local people and tourists gathered around the fire during the Torch Festival of the Yi People in Bijie, Guizhou, on Aug 12. The festival ____36____ (list) as a national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) in 2011.
There are different stories about how the festival started. But ____37____ (probable) it was because of the natural worship(崇拜) of fire by the Yi people. Fire was important since their ancestors could use it to bring light as well as ____38____ (warm) and cook food. One Yi ethnic proverb says, “Everything you eat must’see’ fire.” This is due to ____39____ old practice. Before bringing meat into the home from the outside, a small fire must first be lit outside and the meat should be smoked on the fire. In farming, fire was used ____40____ (light) piles of branches and leaves, ____41____ were later buried in the ground.
The Yi people used to celebrate the harvest, as a way to pray for a good harvest and drive away evil from their homes and farmland. Today it has become a ____42____ (society) event where people come together to light torches and join in various ____43____ (activity) such as building bonfires, horse racing, wrestling, bullfighting and beauty contests. The festival also provides people ____44____ a chance to expand their circle of friends. Through the festival, the Yi people not only share their joy and thanks for their good life, _____45_____ get more people to understand their lifestyle and traditions.
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 在你成长的过程中，总有那么一个人，他或她对你的思想和行为产生过重大的影响。请写一篇短文给学校广播站投稿，内容包括：
1.人物简介；
2.如何影响你。
注意：1．词数100左右，文中不允许出现真实的人名。
2．短文题目和开头已给出。
The person who influences me most
Many people do have a great influence on me
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。
Lily was a high school student who loved comparing herself with others. She always cared about the latest clothes, expensive phones, and designer bags. Whenever someone showed off a new item, she would feel jealous (嫉妒的) and want to buy something better. Her parents often told her, “True value isn’t in what you own,” but she never listened.
One day, Lily noticed a girl from another class, whose name was Coco. Coco’s family was wealthy, but she always wore simple clothes and carried an old schoolbag. Unlike Lily, Coco never joined in the students’ discussions about brands or prices. Instead, she spent her time helping classmates with math problems or volunteering in the school library. Her grades were always at the top of the class, and everyone respected (尊重) her.
Lily couldn’t understand why Coco didn’t care about material things. One afternoon, Lily saw Coco sitting alone under a tree, reading a book. She decided to talk to her. “Why don’t you buy nicer things ” Lily asked. “Your family has enough money.” Coco looked up with a smile. “I’d rather spend money on things that matter,” she said. “Like helping others or buying books.”
That night, Lily thought about Coco’s words. She realized that she had been looking for things that didn’t bring real happiness. The next day, she made a decision: she would stop comparing herself with others and start focusing on what truly mattered.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
The following week, Lily began to learn from Coco.
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Months later, teachers and classmates all praised Lily.
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答案版
高2024级高二上10月考试英语试题
注意事项：
考试时间为120分钟，总共150分。
答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔填涂；答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔书写；必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效；保持卷面清洁、完整。
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。
1. What kind of TV programs does the man like
A. Quiz shows. B. Documentaries. C. Situation comedies.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In an office. B. In a restaurant. C. In a convenience store.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. The weather. B. The plan for tomorrow. C. Writing skills.
4. When will the speakers go to watch the match
A. At 7:00. B. At 7:30. C. At 8:00.
5. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Taxi driver and passenger.
B. Shop assistant and customer.
C. Boss and secretary.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题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. Why will Sarah go to the market
A. To get a clock. B. To get a record. C. To get a birthday cake.
7. What do we know about Sarah
A. She isn’t familiar with the surroundings.
B. She will go to the market with the man.
C. She has never been to the market.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. How did Jack spend the summer vacation
A. Taking a part-time job. B. Traveling around. C. Studying a lot.
9. What is Ms. Wellington like according to Jack
A. She’s easy-going. B. She’s strict. C. She’s careless.
10. What is Jack’s impression on Ms. Wellington
A. Her exams were difficult.
B. Her class was very boring.
C. She gave students lots of work.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Use the red color. B. Paint the walls again. C. Buy a new sofa.
12. When will the man buy the paintings
A. Tomorrow. B. This weekend. C. Today.
13. What color would the man like to paint the wall
A. Bright colors. B. Soft colors. C. Dark colors.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why is the man going to the States
A. To visit places of interest. B. To study at a university. C. To attend a conference.
15. What does the man show to the woman
A. His certifications. B. The letter of invitation. C. An admission letter from a university.
16. When does the man plan to leave for America
A. On January 5th. B. On January 10th. C. On January 15th.
17. What is the man doing
A. Applying for a passport. B. Conducting an interview. C. Holding a meeting.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What are both live chat rooms and message boards good for
A. Accuracy. B. Fluency. C. Patience.
19. What should an active listener do
A. Record all materials. B. Write down new words. C. Do group practicing.
20. What is the speaker’s last suggestion
A. Visit a website.
B. Practice listening after class.
C. Do exercises in the textbook.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节；共20小题，每小题2.5分，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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Yellowstone National Park offers a variety of ranger programs throughout the park, and throughout the year. The following are descriptions of the ranger programs this summer.
Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone (May 26 to September 2)
Whether you’re hiking a backcountry trail (小径), camping, or just enjoying the park’s amazing wildlife from the road, this quick workshop is for you and your family. Learn where to look for animals and how to safely enjoy your wildlife watching experience. Meet at the Canyon Village Store.
Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics (June 5 to August 21)
Kids can test their skills and compare their abilities to the animals of Yellowstone. Stay for as little or as long as your plans allow. Meet in front of the Visitor Education Center.
Canyon Talks at Artist Point (June 9 to September 2)
From a classic viewpoint, enjoy Lower Falls, the Yellowstone River, and the breathtaking colors of the canyon (峡谷) while learning about the area’s natural and human history. Discover why artists and photographers continue to be drawn to this special place. Meet on the lower platform at Artist Point on the South Rim Drive for this short talk.
Photography Workshops (June 19 & July 10)
Enhance your photography skills — join Yellowstone’s park photographer for a hands-on program to inspire new and creative ways of enjoying the beauty and wonder of Yellowstone.
6/19 — Waterfalls &Wide Angles: meet at Artist Point.
7/10 — Wildflowers &White Balance: meet at Washburn Trailhead in Chittenden parking area.
1. Which of the four programs begins the earliest
A. Photography Workshops. B. Junior Ranger Wildlife Olympics.
C. Canyon Talks at Artist Point. D. Experiencing Wildlife in Yellowstone.
2. What is the short talk at Artist Point about
A. Works of famous artists. B. Protection of wild animals.
C. Basic photography skills. D. History of the canyon area.
3. Where will the participants meet for the July 10 photography workshop
A. Artist Point. B. Washburn Trailhead.
C. Canyon Village Store. D. Visitor Education Center.
【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B
B
I’m an 18-year-old pre-medical student, tall and good-looking, with two short story books and quite a number of essays to my credit. Why am I singing such praises of myself Just to explain that the attainment of self-pride comes from a great deal of self-love, and to attain it, one must first learn to accept oneself as one is. That was where my struggle began.
Born and raised in Africa, I had always taken my African origin as a burden. My self-dislike was further fueled when my family had to relocate to Norway, where I attended a high pared to all the white girls around me, with their golden hair and delicate lips, I, a black girl, had curly hair and full, red lips. My nose often had a thin sheet of sweat on it, whatever the weather was. I just wanted to bury myself in my shell crying “I’m so different!”
What also contributed to my self-dislike was my occasional stuttering (口吃), which had weakened my self-confidence. It always stood between me and any fine opportunity. I’d taken it as an excuse to avoid any public speaking sessions, and unknowingly let it rule over me.
Fortunately, as I grew older, there came a turning point. One day a white girl caught my eye on the school bus when she suddenly turned back. To my astonishment, she had a thin sheet of sweat on her nose too, and it was in November! “Wow,” I whispered to myself, “this isn’t a genetic (遗传的) disorder after all. It’s perfectly normal.” Days later, my life took another twist (转折). Searching the internet for stuttering cures, I accidentally learned that such famous people as Isaac Newton and Winston Churchill also stuttered. I was greatly relieved and then an idea suddenly hit me — if I’m smart, I shouldn’t allow my stuttering to stand between me and my success.
Another boost to my self-confidence came days later as I was watching the news about Oprah Winfrey, the famous talk show host and writer — she’s black too! Whenever I think of her story and my former dislike of my color, I’m practically filled with shame.
Today, I’ve grown to accept what I am with pride; it simply gives me a feeling of uniqueness. The idea of self-love has taken on a whole new meaning for me: there’s always something fantastic about us, and what we need to do is learn to appreciate it.
4. What affected the author’s adjustment to her school life in Norway
A. Her appearance. B. Social discrimination.
C. Her changing emotions. D. The climate in Norway.
5. How did the author feel on noticing the similarity between her and the girl on the bus
A. Blessed and proud. B. Confused and afraid.
C. Amazed and relieved. D. Shocked and ashamed.
6. What lesson did the author learn from the cases of Newton and Churchill
A. Great minds speak alike.
B. Stuttering is no barrier to success.
C. Wisdom counts more than hard work.
D. Famous people can’t live with their weaknesses.
7. What can best summarize the message contained in the passage
A. Pride comes before a fall.
B. Where there is a will, there is a way.
C. Self-acceptance is based on the love for oneself.
D. Self-love is key to the attainment of self-pride.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
A lot of people ask this question: "Why is body language so important " Studies have shown that in the process of communication, non-verbal expression has 65% to 93% more influence than actual text. This means that "how to say" is more important than "what to say". Of course, this does not mean that you don't need to do preparation for your interviews, nor does it mean that you can take any short cuts. On the contrary, this means that you have more things to pay attention to and prepare for.
In the real workplace, body language is much more important than you think. Without proper body language, you may find yourself trapped in a circle where you can't integrate with the external environment, not to mention the difficulties in the absence of body language in the workplace.
"People can often make inferences from actions, and the results of these inferences directly affect lives: for example. who will be employed and who will be promoted."Academician Amy Cuddy said in a TV talk show. She also said that "our body language will also affect our perception ( 感知, 看法)of ourselves. When you try to make more authoritative actions,your brain will inadvertently（不经意地）receive signals and actually create an idea that you are more authoritative, so that you have more confidence in yourself".
Therefore, before interviews or important meetings, try not to lean on any object or have a hunched back. Instead, you should try to keep your body relaxed. You can even stand with a relatively authoritative posture (姿势） -of course, you may need to do these things in the bathroom or places where no one could see you.
Body language plays a crucial role in your job interviews, careers, and everyday life. Paying attention to body language could make strong impacts on your behavior,which could help you achieve better results. So, every time you are nervous or feel that you can't do it, stretch your body, smile, and tell yourself "Fake it till you become it!"
8. What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us
A. What we say in a conversation is not so important.
B. Practicing body language is a short cut to success.
C. We should attach great importance to body language.
D. Body language carries 93% of conversation messages.
9. According to Amy Cuddy, why is body language important for us
A. It decides whether we are promoted.
B. It influences people's impression of us.
C It makes us look more authoritative.
D. It helps people understand who we are.
10. What does the underlined word "hunched" possibly mean
A. Broken down. B. Tied behind.
C. Bent forward. D. Straightened up.
11. Who might be the intended readers of the passage
A. New arrivals in the workplace.
B. Body language researchers.
C. Working adults to be promoted.
D. Viewers of a TV talk show.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C 11. A
D
A new study reveals that pigeons (鸽子) can tackle some problems just like artificial intelligence, enabling them to solve difficult tasks that might challenge humans. Previous research has theorized that pigeons employ a problem-solving strategy, involving a trial-and-error approach, which is similar to the approach used in AI models but differs from humans’ reliance on selective attention and rule use. To examine it, Brandon Turner, a psychology professor at the Ohio State University, and his colleagues conducted the new study.
In the study, the pigeons were presented with various visual images, including lines of different widths and angles, and different types of rings. The pigeons had to peck (啄) a button on the right or left to indicate the category to which the image belonged. If they got it correct, they received food; if they were wrong, they received nothing. Results showed that, through trial and error, the pigeons improved their accuracy in categorization tasks, increasing their correct choices from about 55% to 95%.
Researchers believed pigeons used associative learning, which is linking two phenomena with each other. For example, it is easy to understand the link between “water” and “wet”. “Associative learning is frequently assumed to be far too primitive to explain complex visual categorization like what we saw the pigeons do,” Turner said. But that’s exactly what the researchers found.
The researchers’ AI model tackled the same tasks using just the two simple mechanisms that pigeons were assumed to use: associative learning and error correction. And, like the pigeons, the AI model learned to make the right predictions to significantly increase the number of correct answers. For humans, the challenge when given tasks like those given to pigeons is that they would try to come up with rules that could make the task easier. But in this case, there were no rules, which upsets humans.
What’s interesting, though, is that pigeons use this method of learning that is very similar to AI designed by humans, Turner said. “We celebrate how smart we are that we designed artificial intelligence: at the same time, we regard pigeons as not clever animals,” he said.
12. What is the purpose of the new study
A. To test a theory. B. To evaluate a model.
C. To apply a strategy. D. To involve an approach.
13. What were the pigeons expected to do in the experiment
A. Draw circles. B. Correct errors.
C. Copy gestures. D. Identify images.
14. What do pigeons and AI have in common according to the study
A. They are of equal intelligence.
B. They create rules to make tasks easier.
C. They respond rapidly to orders from humans.
D. They employ simple ways to get things done.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Pigeons’ trial-and-error method is revealed B. Pigeons outperform humans in tough tasks
C. “Not smart” pigeons may be as smart as AI D. AI models after pigeons’ learning approach
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. D 15. C
第二节（共5小题；每小题25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。有两项为多余选项。
Lessons that are Learned from the Olympics
The Olympic Games are enjoyed by everyone. Here are some tips about how to bring the deeper meaning of the Olympics into your life.
◆Excellence comes with hard work and practice.
Learning about the training schedules of Olympic athletes reminds us that success doesn’t come easily. Repetition is the servant (仆人) of success. Set long-term goals as well as realistic ones. ____16____ And remember the most important competitor you have is actually you.
◆____17____
There are hundreds of events at the Olympics, each standing for a specific activity that athletes have chosen to follow. You can recognize the creativity and excitement and form strong feelings about it, which will help you to achieve your dreams.
◆Expect to fail sometimes.
Every athlete who has made it into Olympic competition has suffered injury and disappointment along the way, but that has not been the end of their dream. ____18____ You can treat your setbacks (挫折) as a teaching tool.
◆Enjoy your success.
Observe the Olympic athletes when they stand on the winners’ platform with their medals, listening to their national anthems (国歌). Their pride is obvious. Enjoy the feelings of power that come from your achievement. ____19____
◆Enjoy other cultures.
With its symbol of the five-ring Olympic flag the Olympics celebrate the unity of the games while honoring individual nationality. ____20____
A. You deserve it.
B. Have confidence in yourselves.
C. Work hard for your personal best.
D. Find your strong feelings and develop it.
E. Enough practice will make you successful.
F. Athletes show respect to those from other countries.
G. They know that they can learn more from failure than success.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. A 20. F
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。
With my busy project finished, I knew it was time to rest. My husband wasn't ___21___ , but I really wanted to see the meteor shower (流星雨) . I decided to go ___22___ by myself, which I'd never done before.
I was a little ___23___ about being alone at first, but I felt relaxed as I drove to my destination. The moment I ___24___ the campsite, I asked the park manager if I'd be all right camping alone, “Sure! ” she said.
However, before I could move on, I heard thunder (雷声) . Not a great start to my ___25___ . Soon, it was pouring. Once the rain stopped, I found a place for the tent. Putting it up ___26___ an easy process. A good beginning!
After supper I made a fire easily. Once I entered the tent, I realized how much ___27___ there was. I could throw my clothes all over with no one to ___28___ me about the mess. Camping alone certainly has its ___29___ .
Falling asleep quickly, I was ____30____ a few hours later by some strange noise. ____31____ , after a few minutes, it stopped. But I was so ____32____ that I failed to sleep.
The next morning, my “neighbors” said a bear had visited in the night. But luckily, the bear hadn't done any more ____33____ than that.
While I was disappointed at not seeing the meteor shower, I really ____34____ the trip. And now I'm a lot more ____35____ about camping by myself.
21. A. suitable B. free C. unique D. absent
22. A. camping B. shopping C. jogging D. boating
23. A. addicted B. nervous C. hopeless D. curious
24. A. located B. searched C. reached D. explored
25. A. adventure B. organization C. experiment D. schedule
26. A. turned out B. turned down C. made up D. made out
27. A. time B. work C. room D. silence
28. A. instruct B. visit C. support D. question
29. A. weaknesses B. advantages C. solutions D. problems
30. A. attracted B. impressed C. awakened D. greeted
31. A. Thankfully B. Unluckily C. Naturally D. Obviously
32. A. confused B. awkward C. frightened D. amazed
33. A. damage B. credit C. favor D. good
34. A. changed B. stopped C. enjoyed D. showed
35. A. anxious B. confident C. worried D. annoyed
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Cheering, dancing and singing, local people and tourists gathered around the fire during the Torch Festival of the Yi People in Bijie, Guizhou, on Aug 12. The festival ____36____ (list) as a national intangible cultural heritage(非物质文化遗产) in 2011.
There are different stories about how the festival started. But ____37____ (probable) it was because of the natural worship(崇拜) of fire by the Yi people. Fire was important since their ancestors could use it to bring light as well as ____38____ (warm) and cook food. One Yi ethnic proverb says, “Everything you eat must’see’ fire.” This is due to ____39____ old practice. Before bringing meat into the home from the outside, a small fire must first be lit outside and the meat should be smoked on the fire. In farming, fire was used ____40____ (light) piles of branches and leaves, ____41____ were later buried in the ground.
The Yi people used to celebrate the harvest, as a way to pray for a good harvest and drive away evil from their homes and farmland. Today it has become a ____42____ (society) event where people come together to light torches and join in various ____43____ (activity) such as building bonfires, horse racing, wrestling, bullfighting and beauty contests. The festival also provides people ____44____ a chance to expand their circle of friends. Through the festival, the Yi people not only share their joy and thanks for their good life, _____45_____ get more people to understand their lifestyle and traditions.
【答案】36. was listed
37. probably
38. warmth 39. an
40. to light
41. which 42. social
43. activities
44. with 45. but
第四部分：书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 在你成长的过程中，总有那么一个人，他或她对你的思想和行为产生过重大的影响。请写一篇短文给学校广播站投稿，内容包括：
1.人物简介；
2.如何影响你。
注意：1．词数100左右，文中不允许出现真实的人名。
2．短文题目和开头已给出。
The person who influences me most
Many people do have a great influence on me
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【答案】One possible version:
Many people do have a great influence on me, but I think no one can be compared with my mother. Her attitude towards life will never stop influencing my thoughts and actions. It is my mother who teaches me to be curious, kind, optimistic and persistent.
Working as a government official, she doesn’t appear to be extraordinary in any way, but just works faithfully and devotedly; at the same time, she never puts her family aside. Today, when I come across someone in need, I’m willing to give a helping hand within my ability; when I see something odd or unfamiliar, I am eager to find out what it is; when I encounter difficulties in life, I always have a positive attitude and constantly seek for approaches to addressing them.
She is not only my mother, but also my life mentor. Nothing that I learned from my mother has ever left me. Indeed, she is just the person affecting me greatly.
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，使之成为一篇完整的短文。
Lily was a high school student who loved comparing herself with others. She always cared about the latest clothes, expensive phones, and designer bags. Whenever someone showed off a new item, she would feel jealous (嫉妒的) and want to buy something better. Her parents often told her, “True value isn’t in what you own,” but she never listened.
One day, Lily noticed a girl from another class, whose name was Coco. Coco’s family was wealthy, but she always wore simple clothes and carried an old schoolbag. Unlike Lily, Coco never joined in the students’ discussions about brands or prices. Instead, she spent her time helping classmates with math problems or volunteering in the school library. Her grades were always at the top of the class, and everyone respected (尊重) her.
Lily couldn’t understand why Coco didn’t care about material things. One afternoon, Lily saw Coco sitting alone under a tree, reading a book. She decided to talk to her. “Why don’t you buy nicer things ” Lily asked. “Your family has enough money.” Coco looked up with a smile. “I’d rather spend money on things that matter,” she said. “Like helping others or buying books.”
That night, Lily thought about Coco’s words. She realized that she had been looking for things that didn’t bring real happiness. The next day, she made a decision: she would stop comparing herself with others and start focusing on what truly mattered.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
The following week, Lily began to learn from Coco.
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Months later, teachers and classmates all praised Lily.
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【答案】 The following week, Lily began to learn from Coco. She stopped begging her parents for expensive items and instead used her pocket money to buy a few second-hand books, which she shared with classmates who couldn’t afford new ones. When she saw someone struggling with homework, she would sit down patiently and help, just like Coco did. During lunch breaks, instead of talking about brand-new sneakers or phones, she joined Coco in the library, organizing books and helping younger students find what they needed. At first, she felt a little shy, but seeing the smiles on others’ faces warmed her heart.
Months later, teachers and classmates all praised Lily. Her grades had jumped from average to top 10, and she organized a weekly study group that helped half the class improve. At the school’s volunteer day, she led a team to clean the community park, laughing as she picked up litter with classmates. “Lily’s heart is as bright as her smile now,” her math teacher said in class. Her parents, seeing her donate old clothes to charity, hugged her tightly. Lily finally understood: true value lies not in what you have, but in what you give.

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