2024级高二上学期元月英语练习试卷（含答案）
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2024级高二上学期元月英语练习试卷
一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。
A
Shanghai International Short Film Festival 2024- Call for EntriesAbout the Festival:
Established in 2010, SISFF has become Asia’s premier platform for short films under 30 minutes. Our mission is to discover and promote emerging filmmakers while fostering cross-cultural dialogue through petition Categories:
1. Narrative Short (under 30 mins)
2. Documentary Short (under 30 mins)
3. Animation Short (under 15 mins)
4. Student Film (must be currently enrolled)
5. Shanghai Spotlight (films about or shot/in Shanghai)Key Dates:
Submission Opens: March 1, 2024
Early Bird Deadline: April 30, 2024 (reduced fee)
Regular Deadline: June 30, 2024
Final Deadline: July 31, 2024 (increased fee)
Festival Dates: October 15-20, 2024Submission Requirements:
1. Film completed after January 1, 2023
2.Maximum duration per category (see above)
3. Subtitles. Non-Chinese films must have English subtitles; Non-English films must have English or Chinese subtitles
4. Format: Digital file (MP4, MOV) in 1080p or higherEntry Fees:
Early Bird: US$20/RMB 140
Regular: US$30/RMB 210
Final: US$40/RMB 280
Student Fee: US$10/RMB 70 (all deadlines)
Shanghai residents submit for free to Shanghai Spotlight categoryPrizes & Opportunities:
Grand Prize: US$5,000 + mentorship with established director
Category Winners: US$1,000 each
Audience Choice Award: US$500
All selected films: Screening at festival + online platform for 3 months
Top 10 films: Consideration for Oscar-qualifying festivals partnershipHow to Submit:
1. Complete online form at www.sisff.
2.Upload film via secure link
3.Pay entry fee
4.Send physical press kit to:
SISFF Selection Committee
Room 201, Shanghai Film Art Center
123 Nanjing West Road, ShanghaiContact:
Email: submit@
WeChat Official Account: SISFF_Official
For inquiries, please call: 021-6327 8899 (Available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
1.A 25-minute documentary about Beijing would qualify for:
A. Narrative Short category B. Shanghai Spotlight category
C. Documentary Short category D. Both B and C
2.Which prize includes professional guidance
A. Category Winner B. Grand Prize
C. Audience Choice Award D. All selected films
3.What must a French film without dialogue include
A. Chinese subtitles only B. English or Chinese subtitles
C. French transcript D. No subtitles required
B
When I was twelve, the patch of woods behind our suburban neighborhood was my entire world. It was my escape, my fortress, and my personal kingdom. I believed I knew every gnarled (粗糙的）oak, every hidden rabbit path, and every silent clearing. Or at least, I thought I did.
My sense of ownership was first challenged the day I discovered the stone. It was perfectly round, smoothed by time, and placed noticeably atop a large, mossy log — a log I used as my secret bench. It hadn’t been there the day before my initial curiosity swiftly evolved into annoyance. An intruder was in my woods.
A week later, I finally saw him. An old man, moving with a slow, deliberate grace through the spotted light. He would pause here and there touching a tree trunk with adoration, examining a leaf. He carried no backpack, just a simple wooden staff. Fueled on a mix of boredom and irritation, I stepped onto the path to confront him. “This is my place,” I announced. He stopped, and his eyes, the color of the sky before a storm, settled on me. There was no anger in them, only a calm, deep patience. “Is it ” he asked, his voice like rustling leaves. “I’ve been walking these woods for forty years. I suppose we’ve been sharing it all along without knowing.”
His name was Silas. He wasn’t an intruder; he was a keeper. Gradually, our accidental meetings became planned encounters. He never taught me in a formal way. Instead, he simply paid profound attention to everything around us, and in doing so, gently guided my own. He showed me how to identify a tree by the texture of its bark alone. He taught me to listen — not just with my ears, but with my whole being — to the distinct silences between a woodpecker’s drill and the wind’s sigh through the pines.
One memorable afternoon, we found a young deer, its leg cruelly trapped in a discarded piece of wire fencing. I panicked, wanting to run for help. Silas simply knelt. Moving with immense care, he hummed a low, steady tune. His hands were tranquil as he worked the wire loose. The deer, which had been thrashing in fear, grew still, watching him. Once free, it bounded away into the undergrowth. Silas didn’t celebrate. He quietly collected the fencing to dispose of properly. “We help when we can,” he said. “But mostly, we try not to harm. And we always clean up our own mess.”
The following spring, my family moved away. I never saw Silas again. But the woods, and his lessons, stayed with me. He taught me that nature is neither a kingdom to be ruled, nor merely a playground to be used. It is a living relationship to be tended — a partnership built on humility patience, and quiet observation. I never became a keeper of a forest, but I learned to be a thoughtful keeper of my own small patch of the world, wherever that might be.
4.How did the author initially feel about the old man in the woods
A. Curious and friendly. B. Respectful and admiring.
C. Threatened and selfish. D. Indifferent and uninterested.
5.What does Silas’s act of freeing the deer primarily demonstrate about his philosophy
A. He has a rare magical ability to calm wild creatures and resolve dangers with it.
B. He views such encounters as teaching moments to show survival skills to the boy.
C. He deems any human intervention justified if it eases animals’ immediate suffering.
D. He favors kind, direct action when needed, plus reducing harm and taking responsibility.
6.What is the main method by which Silas “teaches” the boy
A. Giving formal lectures about ecology.
B. Assigning books and articles to read.
C. Modeling a way of observing and interacting with nature.
D. Testing the boy’s knowledge regularly.
7.What is the most significant change in the author’s understanding of nature by the end of the story
A. He decided to become a professional forest ranger.
B. He learned many new facts about plants and animals.
C. He realized the woods were much bigger than he thought.
D. His view shifted from one of ownership to one of responsibility.
C
We all naturally know that sleep is vital, but modern science is now showing exactly why it is necessary for our brain’s health and function. The research focus is increasingly on deep sleep, the most restoring and physically important period of our nightly sleep cycle. During this special stage, two amazing, connected processes take place, both essential for brain maintenance and long-term cognitive health.
Firstly, deep sleep starts up the brain’s newly discovered waste-clearance network, the glymphatic system (脑部类淋巴系统) which acts as the brain’s special overnight cleaning team. Cerebrospinal fluid, a clear liquid around the brain and spinal cord, flows much faster through brain tissue than when we are awake. This regular flushing clears metabolic waste that builds up after a day of neural activity, especially beta-amyloid — a sticky protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Long-term poor deep sleep may slow this cleaning process, letting harmful substances accumulate over time.
However, deep sleep is not just for cellular cleaning; it also strengthens neural connections and helps with memory consolidation. When awake, we store new experiences in a temporary notepad, the hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped brain region with limited space. During slow-wave sleep, important memories are replayed and moved to the neocortex, the brain’s permanent storage system. Without enough deep sleep, memories stay weak and hard to remember.
Worryingly, modern lifestyles — artificial light, digital overuse, irregular routines and high stress — are reducing deep sleep quality and length. Prioritizing deep sleep is not a comfort but a necessity for long-term cognitive ability. Simple steps help: keep a regular sleep schedule, create a dark and quiet bedroom, cut down on caffeine and alcohol, and avoid screens before bed. These actions let our brains clean, repair and reorganize for the next day.
8.What is the primary function of the brain’s glymphatic system during deep sleep
A. To stabilize emotions
B. To produce cerebrospinal fluid
C. To remove waste from the brain
D. To transfer memories to the neocortex
9.According to the passage, what might be a long-term consequence of chronically poor deep sleep
A. Immediate memory loss.
B. A permanent increase in brain size.
C. More risks of having Alzheimer’s disease.
D. The immediate stop of the glymphatic system.
10.The author compares the hippocampus to “a temporary notepad” to illustrate that it ________.
A. is only active during sleep
B. stores memories permanently
C. is responsible for removing waste
D. holds new memories before strengthened
11.Which of the following can be a proper title for the passage
A. The significance of deep sleep B. The danger of sleep disorders
C. The tracking of our sleep cycle D. Different stages of sleep process
D
The smartphone, once a famous symbol of connection and freedom, has contrarily turned into a digital leash that blurs the boundaries between work and home, public and private. Under the constant pressure of being always available, these once-clear lines have disappeared, leading to a heated public discussion about the need for an official “right to stop connecting”
This proposed right refers to establishing legal protections for employees, allowing them to rightfully ignore work-related emails, calls, and messages during their non-working hours without fear of being punished. Its argument is grounded in well-documented harms. The constant intrusion of work demands into personal time damages mental well-being, causing burnout, long-term anxiety, and harming family relationships. It creates an unhealthy culture of unspoken expectation, where being “always available” is misunderstood as devotion, thus punishing those who properly protect their time for rest and recovery.
Critics, often from business circles, claim that such laws limit operational flexibility and hold back new ideas. They argue that in a closely connected global economy, communication at different times across time zones is absolutely necessary. However, this point of view basically mixes up flexibility with being always available. Real flexibility enables employees to freely arrange their own schedule to reach goals. On the contrary, being forced to be reachable all day long ties people to a passive working state. It breaks the time of deep concentration and relaxing rest, which, ironically, are the very foundation of creative thinking and long-term new ideas.
Legally requiring the right to stop working after hours does not forbid working beyond the usual time when both sides agree. Instead, it tries to reset the balance of power between employers and employees. It sets continuous personal time as the basic legal and social standard, rather than an optional benefit given by an employer. Leading countries like France have put such systems into practice not to slow down business, but to protect people’s basic need to mentally step away from work and get relaxed.
In essence, this problem is more than just measuring work efficiency. It is basically about personal freedom — the regaining of control over our time and attention, which have become our most valuable and threatened resources in the digital age. Setting this right as a law is a strong declaration: people are not just business resources to be used for non-stop profit, but human beings whose value is far more than what they produce economically. It is an important and necessary step toward building a more sustainable and human-friendly connection between technology, work and life in the 21st century.
12.In Paragraph 1, the phrase “digital leash” is used to suggest that smartphones ________.
A. are great tools for organizing social lives
B. have become a tool that limits our freedom
C. function mainly as expensive fashion items
D. are mostly used by managers to track staff
13.What can be inferred about the “unhealthy culture of unspoken expectation” mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. It is based on official rules that encourage overtime.
B. It puts silent pressure on staff to work after hours.
C. It helps employees clearly separate work and life.
D. It guarantees extra pay for after-hours communication.
14.According to the author, what is a key difference between true flexibility and constant availability
A. True flexibility increases a company’s operational costs.
B. True flexibility requires employees to always answer calls.
C. True flexibility means self-management, not constant availability.
D. True flexibility and constant availability both help foster deep focus.
15.The author’s primary purpose in writing this article is to ________.
A. promote a specific brand of productivity software
B. compare different countries’ workplace regulations
C. advocate for legal protection of personal time from work
D. analyze the technical evolution of communication tools
二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。
The Lost Art of Deep Reading
In an age of infinite scrolling and 15-second videos, the practice of sustained, focused reading is becoming endangered. While we read more words than ever — text messages, social media posts, news headlines — we engage in what researchers call “horizontal reading”: skimming across surfaces without diving deep.
16 A study from the University of California found that the average person spends only 26 seconds on an online article before clicking away. Our brains are being rewired for constant distraction, making sustained attention to long texts increasingly difficult.
The consequences extend beyond literature. Deep reading develops critical thinking, empathy, and patience — cognitive muscles essential for democracy and personal relationships. The loss of this habit has already shown tangible negative effects in professional fields that demand rigorous textual analysis. 17 When we read deeply, we enter another person’s consciousness, following complex thoughts across pages. This mental training helps us understand real people in our lives.
Neuroscience reveals why this matters. MRI scans (磁共振成像扫描) show that deep reading activates both hemispheres of the brain, creating rich neural connections. 18 In contrast, skimming activates only limited regions associated with basic decoding.
Some argue technology can solve the problem it created. E-readers with distraction-free modes and apps that reward sustained reading attempt to recreate focus. 19 The solution may be simpler: intentionally carving out uninterrupted reading time, just as we schedule exercise or meals.
Schools have a crucial role. Many are reintroducing sustained silent reading periods where students read physical books of their choice without tests or reports. The goal isn’t assessment but immersion. 20 As one teacher noted, “We’re not teaching them what to read, but how to be readers.”
Ultimately, the future of deep reading depends on recognizing its value not as entertainment but as cognitive nourishment. In a world shouting for our attention, the quiet act of following a thought through chapters may be one of the most radical and necessary forms of resistance.
A．However, these tools often fail against the powerful pull of notifications.
B．This “deep reading brain” shows increased activity in areas linked to language, memory, and visualization.
C．Surprisingly, children who read digitally comprehend less than those reading print.
D．The statistics confirm what we instinctively feel.
E．For example. legal professionals have reported a decline in their ability to analyze complex documents.
F．Meanwhile, video platforms continue to shorten attention spans with ever-shorter content.
G．The focus is on rebuilding the attention span that digital life has fragmented.
16.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
17.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
In our fast-paced modern life, the sense of community sometimes seems to fade. However, in my neighborhood, this trend was 21 with a simple idea. It all started when Mrs. Green, an elderly widow, mentioned how she missed the 22 of large family dinners.
Inspired by her words, several of us decided to organize a monthly “Community Potluck (百乐餐)” where everyone 23 a dish. The first month, we were 24 about the turnout. To our delight, over twenty families 25 , each bringing a unique contribution to the shared table. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and the 26 smell of home-cooked food.
These gatherings have done more than just fill our stomachs. They have 27 invisible barriers between us. Teenagers who used to be 28 in their phones now help set up tables. Mr. Johnson, a retired carpenter, fixed little Emma’s wobbly chair on the spot, 29 a warm smile. We share not only recipes but also stories, advice, and sometimes even 30 when someone faces difficulties.
Last winter, when the Miller family’s heater broke down, it was at the potluck that we 31 about it. By the next day, an electrician from our street had fixed it, while others offered spare heaters. No formal request was needed; help was given 32 .
The potluck has taught us that a strong community isn’t built overnight but through small, 33 acts of kindness. It creates a safety net of relationships, proving that in sharing what we have — be it food, time, or a helping hand — we 34 a sense of belonging that makes our neighborhood not just a place to live, but a place to 35 call home.
21.A. turned around B. brought up C. taken in D. put away
22.A. routine B. chaos C. warmth D. silence
23.A. purchased B. designed C. contributed D. ordered
24.A. confident B. anxious C. excited D. curious
25.A. appeared B. disappeared C. approached D. admired
26.A. faint B. artificial C. inviting D. strange
27.A. built B. removed C. discovered D. highlighted
28.A. thrown B. looked C. buried D. taken
29.A. exchanging B. hiding C. forcing D. avoiding
30.A. tools B. secrets
C. responsibilities D. concerns
31.A. cared B. debated C. learned D. complained
32.A. reluctantly B. voluntarily C. formally D. conditionally
33.A. dramatic B. consistent C. demanding D. random
34.A. question B. weaken C. cultivate D. imagine
35.A. reluctantly B. instantly C. temporarily D. faithfully
四、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。
36.阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The exports of China’s sporting goods and equipment surged 16.7 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2024, outpacing the overall export growth during the same period by 9.8 percentage points, according to data recently 36 (release) by the General Administration of Customs (GAC).
Data from the World Trade Organization showed that global trade in sporting goods has nearly tripled in almost 30 years, and China has become 37 world’s top exporter of sporting goods.
In Jinping county of Guizhou Province, a global production hub for badminton shuttlecocks, more than 100,000 shuttlecocks 38 (sell) worldwide every day. Hu Bing, production manager of a local sports company, said, “About one 39 every 10 shuttlecocks in the world comes from Jinping.”
Last year, his company produced over 4 million dozen shuttlecocks, 40 output value reached 340million yuan. The first half of 2024 saw the company achieve remarkable growth, with exports 41 (skyrocket) by around 40 percent year-on-year.
The inclusion of skateboarding as an Olympic sport has further fueled demand, particularly in countries like Russia and Japan. This is 42 exports of skateboards surged by over 50 percent in the first quarter.
43 (boost) the pace of “going global”, Chinese companies need to rely on greener products with higher technological content. Zhou Hongda, a company manager, believes the key to 44 (succeed) overseas lies in continuous innovation and quality improvement.
In fact, Chinese enterprises are now exporting not only products, but also technology and services. Many foreign clients speak 45 (high) of Chinese production technology. It is clear to everyone that “Made-in-China” sporting goods are winning more global recognition.
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五、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。
37.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。
That year when my twin sister Nancy and I were about 6 years old, we eagerly looked forward to the arrival of New Year s Day.
When the day finally came, our mother prepared many dishes, including a whole chicken, uncut and tempting. We were especially drawn to the juicy chicken legs which made our mouths water. We couldn t resist the urge to sink our teeth into one. However, we were somehow afraid that Mom wouldn t let us eat the chicken before dinner. Just as Mom was making her final dish, she realized she had forgotten an ingredient and headed out to the town for a quick grocery run. Our 12-year-old sister Rene was absorbed in a book in her bedroom, and the chicken was sitting invitingly on the kitchen table. Our perfect chance had come. We went to "steal" the chicken legs!
Nancy giggled (咯咯地笑). "Shhh!" I whispered. "Our sister will hear us, and stop our plan." Quiet as mice, we tiptoed into the kitchen. I swiftly grabbed a small knife Nancy had found and eagerly began cutting the chicken legs.
Nancy smiled and reminded me to hurry up. "I m trying," I replied, "but this knife isn t working." Desperate, we both grabbed a leg and pulled as hard as we could. Both legs came off at the same time. We both hit the floor, a leg in hand—success! With delight, we began feasting on our delicious chicken legs.
Then we heard a car door shut. "Mom!" we both whispered. "Run!" I said quietly. Nancy hit the stairs. I was right on her heels. We quickly escaped to our bedroom and jumped into bed, carefully hiding our treasures under the blankets so that no one would see them.
Now, all we had to do was close our eyes and pretend to be sound asleep. "Brilliant idea!" we thought smugly (沾沾自喜地).
Mom stepped into the house, and the first thing she noticed was the chicken on the table—two legs gone, with messy scratches on the meat. Then we heard Mom s footsteps approaching.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Pausing beside our bed， she asked, "Did the chicken legs run away by themselves " _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ At dinner, Nancy and I sliced the remaining chicken into equal pieces. __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。
38.假定你是李华，你校英语广播站计划推出一档新栏目"每日金曲(Songofthe Day"。请你给栏目负责人Mr.Smith写一封邮件，内容包括:(1)你的看法:
(2)你的建议
注意
(1)写作词数应为80左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith.
Yours,
Li Hua
1~3.【答案】C、B、B
4~7.【答案】C、D、C、D
8~11.【答案】C、C、D、A
12~15.【答案】B、B、B、C
16~20.【答案】D、E、B、A、G
21~35.【答案】A、C、C、B、A、C、B、C、A、D、C、B、B、C、D
36.【答案】【小题1】
released
【小题2】
the
【小题3】
are sold
【小题4】
in
【小题5】
whose
【小题6】
skyrocketing
【小题7】
why
【小题8】
To boost
【小题9】
success
【小题10】
highly
37.【答案】Pausing beside our bed, she asked, "Did the chicken legs run away by themselves " My heart raced as I peeked through half-closed eyes. Nancy lay frozen beside me, clutching her hidden chicken leg under the blanket. Guilt washed over me. Swallowing hard, I sat up and whispered, "We're sorry, Mom. We took them because they looked so tasty. " Nancy nodded, with her eyes full of regret. Instead of scolding us, Mom sat on the edge of the bed. She gently pulled the half-eaten chicken legs from our hiding spot and said, "I'm glad you told me the truth. But next time, ask first-everything tastes better when shared honestly. "
At dinner, Nancy and I sliced the remaining chicken into equal pieces. Carefully, we arranged them on a plate and brought it to the table. Mom watched quietly, a soft smile on her face. When everyone was seated, we stood up and apologized for stealing the chicken legs, with tears in our eyes. Rene grinned and patted our heads, while Mom and Dad embraced us tightly. As we ate, laughter and warmth filled the room, and the chicken seemed to taste better than before. That New Year's Day, we learned honesty and sharing tasted better than stolen treats, and Mom's love and understanding always turned little messes into sweet memories.
38.【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I'm truly excited about the upcoming program "Song of the Day". ①I believe it will not only enrich our campus life but also provide a perfect chance to improve our English through music.
To make it more engaging, I suggest songs be introduced based on weekly themes, such as "Movie Soundtracks". Moreover, it would be a good idea to invite students to recommend their favorite songs to boost interaction.② Plus, adding background information would help us better understand and appreciate the songs.
Thank you for considering my ideas. I'm eagerly anticipating the launch of the program.
Yours,
Li Hua
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一、阅读理解：本大题共15小题，共37.5分。
A
Shanghai International Short Film Festival 2024- Call for EntriesAbout the Festival:
Established in 2010, SISFF has become Asia’s premier platform for short films under 30 minutes. Our mission is to discover and promote emerging filmmakers while fostering cross-cultural dialogue through petition Categories:
1. Narrative Short (under 30 mins)
2. Documentary Short (under 30 mins)
3. Animation Short (under 15 mins)
4. Student Film (must be currently enrolled)
5. Shanghai Spotlight (films about or shot/in Shanghai)Key Dates:
Submission Opens: March 1, 2024
Early Bird Deadline: April 30, 2024 (reduced fee)
Regular Deadline: June 30, 2024
Final Deadline: July 31, 2024 (increased fee)
Festival Dates: October 15-20, 2024Submission Requirements:
1. Film completed after January 1, 2023
2.Maximum duration per category (see above)
3. Subtitles. Non-Chinese films must have English subtitles; Non-English films must have English or Chinese subtitles
4. Format: Digital file (MP4, MOV) in 1080p or higherEntry Fees:
Early Bird: US$20/RMB 140
Regular: US$30/RMB 210
Final: US$40/RMB 280
Student Fee: US$10/RMB 70 (all deadlines)
Shanghai residents submit for free to Shanghai Spotlight categoryPrizes & Opportunities:
Grand Prize: US$5,000 + mentorship with established director
Category Winners: US$1,000 each
Audience Choice Award: US$500
All selected films: Screening at festival + online platform for 3 months
Top 10 films: Consideration for Oscar-qualifying festivals partnershipHow to Submit:
1. Complete online form at www.sisff.
2.Upload film via secure link
3.Pay entry fee
4.Send physical press kit to:
SISFF Selection Committee
Room 201, Shanghai Film Art Center
123 Nanjing West Road, ShanghaiContact:
Email: submit@
WeChat Official Account: SISFF_Official
For inquiries, please call: 021-6327 8899 (Available Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
1.A 25-minute documentary about Beijing would qualify for:
A. Narrative Short category B. Shanghai Spotlight category
C. Documentary Short category D. Both B and C
2.Which prize includes professional guidance
A. Category Winner B. Grand Prize
C. Audience Choice Award D. All selected films
3.What must a French film without dialogue include
A. Chinese subtitles only B. English or Chinese subtitles
C. French transcript D. No subtitles required
B
When I was twelve, the patch of woods behind our suburban neighborhood was my entire world. It was my escape, my fortress, and my personal kingdom. I believed I knew every gnarled (粗糙的）oak, every hidden rabbit path, and every silent clearing. Or at least, I thought I did.
My sense of ownership was first challenged the day I discovered the stone. It was perfectly round, smoothed by time, and placed noticeably atop a large, mossy log — a log I used as my secret bench. It hadn’t been there the day before my initial curiosity swiftly evolved into annoyance. An intruder was in my woods.
A week later, I finally saw him. An old man, moving with a slow, deliberate grace through the spotted light. He would pause here and there touching a tree trunk with adoration, examining a leaf. He carried no backpack, just a simple wooden staff. Fueled on a mix of boredom and irritation, I stepped onto the path to confront him. “This is my place,” I announced. He stopped, and his eyes, the color of the sky before a storm, settled on me. There was no anger in them, only a calm, deep patience. “Is it ” he asked, his voice like rustling leaves. “I’ve been walking these woods for forty years. I suppose we’ve been sharing it all along without knowing.”
His name was Silas. He wasn’t an intruder; he was a keeper. Gradually, our accidental meetings became planned encounters. He never taught me in a formal way. Instead, he simply paid profound attention to everything around us, and in doing so, gently guided my own. He showed me how to identify a tree by the texture of its bark alone. He taught me to listen — not just with my ears, but with my whole being — to the distinct silences between a woodpecker’s drill and the wind’s sigh through the pines.
One memorable afternoon, we found a young deer, its leg cruelly trapped in a discarded piece of wire fencing. I panicked, wanting to run for help. Silas simply knelt. Moving with immense care, he hummed a low, steady tune. His hands were tranquil as he worked the wire loose. The deer, which had been thrashing in fear, grew still, watching him. Once free, it bounded away into the undergrowth. Silas didn’t celebrate. He quietly collected the fencing to dispose of properly. “We help when we can,” he said. “But mostly, we try not to harm. And we always clean up our own mess.”
The following spring, my family moved away. I never saw Silas again. But the woods, and his lessons, stayed with me. He taught me that nature is neither a kingdom to be ruled, nor merely a playground to be used. It is a living relationship to be tended — a partnership built on humility patience, and quiet observation. I never became a keeper of a forest, but I learned to be a thoughtful keeper of my own small patch of the world, wherever that might be.
4.How did the author initially feel about the old man in the woods
A. Curious and friendly. B. Respectful and admiring.
C. Threatened and selfish. D. Indifferent and uninterested.
5.What does Silas’s act of freeing the deer primarily demonstrate about his philosophy
A. He has a rare magical ability to calm wild creatures and resolve dangers with it.
B. He views such encounters as teaching moments to show survival skills to the boy.
C. He deems any human intervention justified if it eases animals’ immediate suffering.
D. He favors kind, direct action when needed, plus reducing harm and taking responsibility.
6.What is the main method by which Silas “teaches” the boy
A. Giving formal lectures about ecology.
B. Assigning books and articles to read.
C. Modeling a way of observing and interacting with nature.
D. Testing the boy’s knowledge regularly.
7.What is the most significant change in the author’s understanding of nature by the end of the story
A. He decided to become a professional forest ranger.
B. He learned many new facts about plants and animals.
C. He realized the woods were much bigger than he thought.
D. His view shifted from one of ownership to one of responsibility.
C
We all naturally know that sleep is vital, but modern science is now showing exactly why it is necessary for our brain’s health and function. The research focus is increasingly on deep sleep, the most restoring and physically important period of our nightly sleep cycle. During this special stage, two amazing, connected processes take place, both essential for brain maintenance and long-term cognitive health.
Firstly, deep sleep starts up the brain’s newly discovered waste-clearance network, the glymphatic system (脑部类淋巴系统) which acts as the brain’s special overnight cleaning team. Cerebrospinal fluid, a clear liquid around the brain and spinal cord, flows much faster through brain tissue than when we are awake. This regular flushing clears metabolic waste that builds up after a day of neural activity, especially beta-amyloid — a sticky protein linked to Alzheimer’s disease. Long-term poor deep sleep may slow this cleaning process, letting harmful substances accumulate over time.
However, deep sleep is not just for cellular cleaning; it also strengthens neural connections and helps with memory consolidation. When awake, we store new experiences in a temporary notepad, the hippocampus, a seahorse-shaped brain region with limited space. During slow-wave sleep, important memories are replayed and moved to the neocortex, the brain’s permanent storage system. Without enough deep sleep, memories stay weak and hard to remember.
Worryingly, modern lifestyles — artificial light, digital overuse, irregular routines and high stress — are reducing deep sleep quality and length. Prioritizing deep sleep is not a comfort but a necessity for long-term cognitive ability. Simple steps help: keep a regular sleep schedule, create a dark and quiet bedroom, cut down on caffeine and alcohol, and avoid screens before bed. These actions let our brains clean, repair and reorganize for the next day.
8.What is the primary function of the brain’s glymphatic system during deep sleep
A. To stabilize emotions
B. To produce cerebrospinal fluid
C. To remove waste from the brain
D. To transfer memories to the neocortex
9.According to the passage, what might be a long-term consequence of chronically poor deep sleep
A. Immediate memory loss.
B. A permanent increase in brain size.
C. More risks of having Alzheimer’s disease.
D. The immediate stop of the glymphatic system.
10.The author compares the hippocampus to “a temporary notepad” to illustrate that it ________.
A. is only active during sleep
B. stores memories permanently
C. is responsible for removing waste
D. holds new memories before strengthened
11.Which of the following can be a proper title for the passage
A. The significance of deep sleep B. The danger of sleep disorders
C. The tracking of our sleep cycle D. Different stages of sleep process
D
The smartphone, once a famous symbol of connection and freedom, has contrarily turned into a digital leash that blurs the boundaries between work and home, public and private. Under the constant pressure of being always available, these once-clear lines have disappeared, leading to a heated public discussion about the need for an official “right to stop connecting”
This proposed right refers to establishing legal protections for employees, allowing them to rightfully ignore work-related emails, calls, and messages during their non-working hours without fear of being punished. Its argument is grounded in well-documented harms. The constant intrusion of work demands into personal time damages mental well-being, causing burnout, long-term anxiety, and harming family relationships. It creates an unhealthy culture of unspoken expectation, where being “always available” is misunderstood as devotion, thus punishing those who properly protect their time for rest and recovery.
Critics, often from business circles, claim that such laws limit operational flexibility and hold back new ideas. They argue that in a closely connected global economy, communication at different times across time zones is absolutely necessary. However, this point of view basically mixes up flexibility with being always available. Real flexibility enables employees to freely arrange their own schedule to reach goals. On the contrary, being forced to be reachable all day long ties people to a passive working state. It breaks the time of deep concentration and relaxing rest, which, ironically, are the very foundation of creative thinking and long-term new ideas.
Legally requiring the right to stop working after hours does not forbid working beyond the usual time when both sides agree. Instead, it tries to reset the balance of power between employers and employees. It sets continuous personal time as the basic legal and social standard, rather than an optional benefit given by an employer. Leading countries like France have put such systems into practice not to slow down business, but to protect people’s basic need to mentally step away from work and get relaxed.
In essence, this problem is more than just measuring work efficiency. It is basically about personal freedom — the regaining of control over our time and attention, which have become our most valuable and threatened resources in the digital age. Setting this right as a law is a strong declaration: people are not just business resources to be used for non-stop profit, but human beings whose value is far more than what they produce economically. It is an important and necessary step toward building a more sustainable and human-friendly connection between technology, work and life in the 21st century.
12.In Paragraph 1, the phrase “digital leash” is used to suggest that smartphones ________.
A. are great tools for organizing social lives
B. have become a tool that limits our freedom
C. function mainly as expensive fashion items
D. are mostly used by managers to track staff
13.What can be inferred about the “unhealthy culture of unspoken expectation” mentioned in Paragraph 2
A. It is based on official rules that encourage overtime.
B. It puts silent pressure on staff to work after hours.
C. It helps employees clearly separate work and life.
D. It guarantees extra pay for after-hours communication.
14.According to the author, what is a key difference between true flexibility and constant availability
A. True flexibility increases a company’s operational costs.
B. True flexibility requires employees to always answer calls.
C. True flexibility means self-management, not constant availability.
D. True flexibility and constant availability both help foster deep focus.
15.The author’s primary purpose in writing this article is to ________.
A. promote a specific brand of productivity software
B. compare different countries’ workplace regulations
C. advocate for legal protection of personal time from work
D. analyze the technical evolution of communication tools
二、阅读七选五：本大题共5小题，共12.5分。
The Lost Art of Deep Reading
In an age of infinite scrolling and 15-second videos, the practice of sustained, focused reading is becoming endangered. While we read more words than ever — text messages, social media posts, news headlines — we engage in what researchers call “horizontal reading”: skimming across surfaces without diving deep.
16 A study from the University of California found that the average person spends only 26 seconds on an online article before clicking away. Our brains are being rewired for constant distraction, making sustained attention to long texts increasingly difficult.
The consequences extend beyond literature. Deep reading develops critical thinking, empathy, and patience — cognitive muscles essential for democracy and personal relationships. The loss of this habit has already shown tangible negative effects in professional fields that demand rigorous textual analysis. 17 When we read deeply, we enter another person’s consciousness, following complex thoughts across pages. This mental training helps us understand real people in our lives.
Neuroscience reveals why this matters. MRI scans (磁共振成像扫描) show that deep reading activates both hemispheres of the brain, creating rich neural connections. 18 In contrast, skimming activates only limited regions associated with basic decoding.
Some argue technology can solve the problem it created. E-readers with distraction-free modes and apps that reward sustained reading attempt to recreate focus. 19 The solution may be simpler: intentionally carving out uninterrupted reading time, just as we schedule exercise or meals.
Schools have a crucial role. Many are reintroducing sustained silent reading periods where students read physical books of their choice without tests or reports. The goal isn’t assessment but immersion. 20 As one teacher noted, “We’re not teaching them what to read, but how to be readers.”
Ultimately, the future of deep reading depends on recognizing its value not as entertainment but as cognitive nourishment. In a world shouting for our attention, the quiet act of following a thought through chapters may be one of the most radical and necessary forms of resistance.
A．However, these tools often fail against the powerful pull of notifications.
B．This “deep reading brain” shows increased activity in areas linked to language, memory, and visualization.
C．Surprisingly, children who read digitally comprehend less than those reading print.
D．The statistics confirm what we instinctively feel.
E．For example. legal professionals have reported a decline in their ability to analyze complex documents.
F．Meanwhile, video platforms continue to shorten attention spans with ever-shorter content.
G．The focus is on rebuilding the attention span that digital life has fragmented.
16.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
17.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
18.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
19.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
20.A. A B. B C. C D. D E. E F. F G. G
三、完形填空：本大题共15小题，共15分。
In our fast-paced modern life, the sense of community sometimes seems to fade. However, in my neighborhood, this trend was 21 with a simple idea. It all started when Mrs. Green, an elderly widow, mentioned how she missed the 22 of large family dinners.
Inspired by her words, several of us decided to organize a monthly “Community Potluck (百乐餐)” where everyone 23 a dish. The first month, we were 24 about the turnout. To our delight, over twenty families 25 , each bringing a unique contribution to the shared table. The atmosphere was filled with laughter and the 26 smell of home-cooked food.
These gatherings have done more than just fill our stomachs. They have 27 invisible barriers between us. Teenagers who used to be 28 in their phones now help set up tables. Mr. Johnson, a retired carpenter, fixed little Emma’s wobbly chair on the spot, 29 a warm smile. We share not only recipes but also stories, advice, and sometimes even 30 when someone faces difficulties.
Last winter, when the Miller family’s heater broke down, it was at the potluck that we 31 about it. By the next day, an electrician from our street had fixed it, while others offered spare heaters. No formal request was needed; help was given 32 .
The potluck has taught us that a strong community isn’t built overnight but through small, 33 acts of kindness. It creates a safety net of relationships, proving that in sharing what we have — be it food, time, or a helping hand — we 34 a sense of belonging that makes our neighborhood not just a place to live, but a place to 35 call home.
21.A. turned around B. brought up C. taken in D. put away
22.A. routine B. chaos C. warmth D. silence
23.A. purchased B. designed C. contributed D. ordered
24.A. confident B. anxious C. excited D. curious
25.A. appeared B. disappeared C. approached D. admired
26.A. faint B. artificial C. inviting D. strange
27.A. built B. removed C. discovered D. highlighted
28.A. thrown B. looked C. buried D. taken
29.A. exchanging B. hiding C. forcing D. avoiding
30.A. tools B. secrets
C. responsibilities D. concerns
31.A. cared B. debated C. learned D. complained
32.A. reluctantly B. voluntarily C. formally D. conditionally
33.A. dramatic B. consistent C. demanding D. random
34.A. question B. weaken C. cultivate D. imagine
35.A. reluctantly B. instantly C. temporarily D. faithfully
四、语法填空：本大题共1小题，共15分。
36.阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
The exports of China’s sporting goods and equipment surged 16.7 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2024, outpacing the overall export growth during the same period by 9.8 percentage points, according to data recently 36 (release) by the General Administration of Customs (GAC).
Data from the World Trade Organization showed that global trade in sporting goods has nearly tripled in almost 30 years, and China has become 37 world’s top exporter of sporting goods.
In Jinping county of Guizhou Province, a global production hub for badminton shuttlecocks, more than 100,000 shuttlecocks 38 (sell) worldwide every day. Hu Bing, production manager of a local sports company, said, “About one 39 every 10 shuttlecocks in the world comes from Jinping.”
Last year, his company produced over 4 million dozen shuttlecocks, 40 output value reached 340million yuan. The first half of 2024 saw the company achieve remarkable growth, with exports 41 (skyrocket) by around 40 percent year-on-year.
The inclusion of skateboarding as an Olympic sport has further fueled demand, particularly in countries like Russia and Japan. This is 42 exports of skateboards surged by over 50 percent in the first quarter.
43 (boost) the pace of “going global”, Chinese companies need to rely on greener products with higher technological content. Zhou Hongda, a company manager, believes the key to 44 (succeed) overseas lies in continuous innovation and quality improvement.
In fact, Chinese enterprises are now exporting not only products, but also technology and services. Many foreign clients speak 45 (high) of Chinese production technology. It is clear to everyone that “Made-in-China” sporting goods are winning more global recognition.
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五、任务型读写：本大题共1小题，共25分。
37.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。
That year when my twin sister Nancy and I were about 6 years old, we eagerly looked forward to the arrival of New Year s Day.
When the day finally came, our mother prepared many dishes, including a whole chicken, uncut and tempting. We were especially drawn to the juicy chicken legs which made our mouths water. We couldn t resist the urge to sink our teeth into one. However, we were somehow afraid that Mom wouldn t let us eat the chicken before dinner. Just as Mom was making her final dish, she realized she had forgotten an ingredient and headed out to the town for a quick grocery run. Our 12-year-old sister Rene was absorbed in a book in her bedroom, and the chicken was sitting invitingly on the kitchen table. Our perfect chance had come. We went to "steal" the chicken legs!
Nancy giggled (咯咯地笑). "Shhh!" I whispered. "Our sister will hear us, and stop our plan." Quiet as mice, we tiptoed into the kitchen. I swiftly grabbed a small knife Nancy had found and eagerly began cutting the chicken legs.
Nancy smiled and reminded me to hurry up. "I m trying," I replied, "but this knife isn t working." Desperate, we both grabbed a leg and pulled as hard as we could. Both legs came off at the same time. We both hit the floor, a leg in hand—success! With delight, we began feasting on our delicious chicken legs.
Then we heard a car door shut. "Mom!" we both whispered. "Run!" I said quietly. Nancy hit the stairs. I was right on her heels. We quickly escaped to our bedroom and jumped into bed, carefully hiding our treasures under the blankets so that no one would see them.
Now, all we had to do was close our eyes and pretend to be sound asleep. "Brilliant idea!" we thought smugly (沾沾自喜地).
Mom stepped into the house, and the first thing she noticed was the chicken on the table—two legs gone, with messy scratches on the meat. Then we heard Mom s footsteps approaching.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Pausing beside our bed， she asked, "Did the chicken legs run away by themselves " _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ At dinner, Nancy and I sliced the remaining chicken into equal pieces. __________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________
六、书面表达：本大题共1小题，共15分。
38.假定你是李华，你校英语广播站计划推出一档新栏目"每日金曲(Songofthe Day"。请你给栏目负责人Mr.Smith写一封邮件，内容包括:(1)你的看法:
(2)你的建议
注意
(1)写作词数应为80左右;
(2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith.
Yours,
Li Hua
1~3.【答案】C、B、B
4~7.【答案】C、D、C、D
8~11.【答案】C、C、D、A
12~15.【答案】B、B、B、C
16~20.【答案】D、E、B、A、G
21~35.【答案】A、C、C、B、A、C、B、C、A、D、C、B、B、C、D
36.【答案】【小题1】
released
【小题2】
the
【小题3】
are sold
【小题4】
in
【小题5】
whose
【小题6】
skyrocketing
【小题7】
why
【小题8】
To boost
【小题9】
success
【小题10】
highly
37.【答案】Pausing beside our bed, she asked, "Did the chicken legs run away by themselves " My heart raced as I peeked through half-closed eyes. Nancy lay frozen beside me, clutching her hidden chicken leg under the blanket. Guilt washed over me. Swallowing hard, I sat up and whispered, "We're sorry, Mom. We took them because they looked so tasty. " Nancy nodded, with her eyes full of regret. Instead of scolding us, Mom sat on the edge of the bed. She gently pulled the half-eaten chicken legs from our hiding spot and said, "I'm glad you told me the truth. But next time, ask first-everything tastes better when shared honestly. "
At dinner, Nancy and I sliced the remaining chicken into equal pieces. Carefully, we arranged them on a plate and brought it to the table. Mom watched quietly, a soft smile on her face. When everyone was seated, we stood up and apologized for stealing the chicken legs, with tears in our eyes. Rene grinned and patted our heads, while Mom and Dad embraced us tightly. As we ate, laughter and warmth filled the room, and the chicken seemed to taste better than before. That New Year's Day, we learned honesty and sharing tasted better than stolen treats, and Mom's love and understanding always turned little messes into sweet memories.
38.【答案】Dear Mr. Smith,
I'm truly excited about the upcoming program "Song of the Day". ①I believe it will not only enrich our campus life but also provide a perfect chance to improve our English through music.
To make it more engaging, I suggest songs be introduced based on weekly themes, such as "Movie Soundtracks". Moreover, it would be a good idea to invite students to recommend their favorite songs to boost interaction.② Plus, adding background information would help us better understand and appreciate the songs.
Thank you for considering my ideas. I'm eagerly anticipating the launch of the program.
Yours,
Li Hua
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