人大附中深圳学校2023-2024学年第一学期期末考试高一年级
英语试卷
说明：本试卷有五道大题76道小题，共10页，考试用时120分钟，满分150分，请用专用答卷纸答卷，选择题用2B铅笔填涂，要求把选项填黑填满，主观题要答写在对应题框内，不在框内答卷无效第一部分基础知识（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
单项选择从每题所给的A，B，C，D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
1. She has a strong mind and is always ready to ________challenges.
A. represent B. assure C. indicate D. embrace
2. —I want you both to be on your best ______ at Grandad’s.
—OK, we will, Mum.
A. opportunity B. struggle C. behavior D. purpose
3. Everyone in our class was working hard and doing what we can to ________a key university.
A. be attended to B. be admitted to
C. be addressed to D. be alert to
4. ________ her disappointment, she ________ and managed a bright smile.
A. Though; moved on B. In spite of; took off C. As; settled down D. Despite; cheered up
5. It is ________ of him to be late, which makes us very angry.
A. thoughtful B. average C. common D. typical
6. We must do something to________ the factories sending out poisonous gases so as to keep the city________.
A. keep; being polluted B. keep; from being polluted
C. prevent; from being polluted D. prevent; being polluted
7. ______, my boy. You can’t expect to finish all the work in such a short time.
A. Kill two birds with one stone B. Rain cats and dogs
C. Hold your horses D. Brave the elements
8. The ladies spent some time _________ on each other’s health and families.
A. suffering from B. coming across
C. bringing up D. catching up
9. It was in my senior high school ________I met the well-respected teachers ________I made great progress in many aspects.
A. that; that B. where; when C. that; when D. where; that
10. Ever since the concept of “the metaverse(元宇宙)” became a new focus, Mark Zuckerberg ________ the name of his company Facebook.
A. has considered changing B. had considered to change
C. considered changing D. was considering to change
11. When I was at college I ______ three foreign languages, but I ______ all except for a few words of each.
A. spoke; had forgotten B. spoke; have forgotten
C. had spoken; had forgotten D. had spoken; have forgotten
12. Finding her car stolen, ________.
A. a policeman was asked to help B. she hurried to a policeman for help
C. the area was searched thoroughly D. people around all came to help her
13. Forty years later, Mrs. Wyatt still remembers the golden times she and her husband spent in that small and plain house built by themselves.
A. when B. in that C. in which D. that
14. — What’s your plan for this morning
— To tell you the truth, I really can’t go anywhere because I ________ an important visitor from out of town.
A. have expected B. will have expected C. expected D. am expecting
15. Not only ________my skills of communication but also ________me to know more about our traditional culture.
A. the activity trained; it allowed B. did the activity train; did it allow
C. did the activity train; it allowed D. the activity trained; did it allow
16. —How was your weekend, Mary
—Great. I like weekends because I get up so early.
A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. needn’t D. mustn’t
17. High speed trains are seldom delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions. ________, they have become the first choice for many passengers.
A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
18. America has more than fifty states, ________, Kentucky, is the place________ Abraham Lincoln was born.
A. one of them; where B. one of them; that
C. one of which; that D. one of which; where
19. Sales director is a position ________communication ability is just as important as sales skills.
A. which B. where C. when D. whom
20. To eat a Xiao long bao, you have to decide whether ________a small hole in it first, releasing the stream and risking a spill(溢出), or ________the whole dumpling in your mouth, letting the hot soup explode on your tongue.
A. biting; to put B. biting; putting C. to bite; putting D. to bite; to put
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节：（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
UNESCO World Heritage Sites were created to celebrate and safeguard the most unique places around the world Below are my 4 favorite UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Cinque Terre, Italy
With cars banned here, you’ll really get to feel the unique history and character of the Cinque Terre’s five centuries-old coastal villages. The breathtaking views of harbors far below the wild coastline along with the rich colors will definitely make it a memorable holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious (宗教的) monument and it contains impressive remains from the Khmer Empire (9th to 15th century). The site has dozens of iconic temples like Ta Prohm (a magnificent temple ruin hidden in the jungle). Hosting more than two million visitors annually, this artistic masterpiece is a must-see site.
Petra, Jordan
Petra’s rock-cut architecture has contributed to its nickname, the Rose City, based on the color of the stone it was carved from. The delicate constructions of temples and tombs along with the remains of churches and temples are only a couple of reasons why this world-famous site is a must-visit destination.
Yellowstone National Park USA
Yellowstone’s vast wilderness includes mountain ranges, lakes and waterfalls. One of the main reasons for tourists to visit Yellowstone is to observe the amazing wildlife like grizzly bear, bison, bighorn sheep wander the plains and valleys.
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21 Where can tourists enjoy beautiful harbor views
A. In Cinque Terre. B. In Angkor Wat.
C. In Petra. D. In Yellowstone National Park.
22. What do Angkor Wat and Petra have in common
A. Colorful stones. B. Religious relics.
C. Coastal villages. D. Amazing wildlife.
23. Where is the text probably from
A. A news report. B. A wildlife brochure.
C. A travel blog. D. An economic magazine.
B
When I handed my daughter a copy of King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry, she looked skeptical. She reluctantly agreed to read it with me after I told her it was one of my favorite stories when I was her age, and her skepticism quickly morphed into enthusiasm as she fell in love with the book.
Watching her connect to the story brought back a flood of memories about my first time reading the book. It was like introducing my daughter to a much younger version of myself. I highly recommend other parents share their favorite childhood books a sweet activity with lots of benefits.
Every night, I sit on the end of my daughters’ beds and read them the stories I’ve cherished for decades. This distraction-free time gives my kids the chance to ask questions about the book we’re reading, the “olden days” when I was a kid, and whatever else is on their minds.
My 9-year-old especially adores this time together and the deeper connection she feels to her family because of it. Reading her a book that holds significant meaning for me brings us together in a whole new way.
There’s nothing better than watching my kids’ reactions to books I’ve loved my entire life. They chattered with excitement when Charlie found his golden ticket in Roald Dahl’s classic and pulled the covers over their blushing faces when Almanzo asked Laura if he could walk her home in the Little House series.
In these moments, it feels like I’m reaching through time and connecting my childhood with theirs.
Every generation has books that define them. For my kids, it’s mostly fantasy and realistic fiction. By reading my childhood favorites to them, my kids step outside their comfort zones and try new genres, authors, and writing styles. My 9-year-old didn’t know she loved folklore until we read my favorite collection of Japanese children’s stories together. My 11-year-old became obsessed with wilderness survival stories when I read Scott O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins to her.
24. What can the underlined word in the first paragraph be replaced by
A. changed B. translated C. built D. burnt
25. How does reading together influence the author and his daughters
A. They don’t understand each other. B. They forget their unhappiness in the past.
C. They become closer to each other. D. They get bored with each other.
26. What are the kids’ responses to the books the author loved in his childhood
A. They are excited and pleased. B. They are bored but curious.
C. They are astonished and sad. D. They are uninterested but grateful.
27. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph
A. He burdens his children by reading. B. He helps his children find their interests.
C. He fails to get his children out of fantasy. D. He prefers to read children’s books.
C
Any parent of growing teenagers knows their kids’ appetite (食欲) can be extremely large. Now, imagine having a young dinosaur checking the fridge. The out size appetites of growing dinosaurs reshaped food chains in their environment and crowded out other carnivores (食肉动物), according to a new study.
Most groups of animals have many small-sized species, somewhat fewer medium-sized species and the fewest large-sized species. However, the extinct dinosaurs—especially carnivores had plenty of species no bigger than modern-day chickens and also many extremely big species, but few medium-sized ones.
Scientists wondered whether teen dinosaurs crowded out medium-sized adults by taking advantage of the habitats and food sources those species might have taken. To test the idea, Katlin Schroeder, a Ph. D. student at the University of New Mexico (UNM), combed a global collection of data to determine the size of more than 550 dinosaur species in 43 ancient ecosystems.
“In most communities, plant-eating dinosaurs were in multifarious sizes. But carnivores were completely different,” Schroeder says. Plant-eating dinosaurs came in a range of sizes, while carnivorous dinosaurs between 100 and 1, 000 kilograms were quite rare. “The size of the carnivorous dinosaur is surprising. It’s as if you went to the savanna, a large flat area of grassy land, and saw nothing in size between a small fox and a lion,” Schroeder says. “Patterns in all the dinosaur communities studied are very similar. We saw the gap in species’ sizes for years, but never measured it.”
Schroeder and paleontologists Eelisa Smith of UNM and Kathleen Lyons of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, modeled the role that young carnivorous dinosaurs might have played in ecosystems. “If the teen dinosaurs are really using up this space, how many of them would you expect ” Smith says. Their study showed that “the teenagers fill the gap,” she says. “If you fill them in, then you get a community that looks like what you’d expect.”
“The effect maybe stronger in meat eaters because each carnivorous dinosaur species hatched (孵化) from small eggs; then they grew very quickly. They had to change diets and hunting methods to adapt to their new sizes and compete with a range of other species along the way,” Erickson, another scientist, says.
“The study’s stress on how animals’ niches (生态位) can change as they grow offers fresh understandings,” says Mike Benton, a scientist at the University of Bristol.
28. How does the author bring up the topic of the text
A. By showing an example. B. By making a comparison.
C. By starting a discussion. D. By offering an explanation.
29. What confuses scientists about the extinct dinosaurs
A. Whether they lived in large communities.
B. Why young dinosaurs had out size appetites.
C. Why there were fewer medium-sized species.
D. How they adapted to the environment change.
30. What does the underlined word “multifarious” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Similar. B. Large. C. Reasonable. D. Various.
31. What does Erickson want to stress in the last but one paragraph
A. The impact of carnivorous dinosaurs’ appetite on their sizes.
B. The competitive living environment of carnivorous dinosaurs.
C. The relation between food variety and dinosaurs’ survival ability.
D. The role of eating habits in carnivorous dinosaurs’ hunting methods.
D
The curb cut (路缘坡) is a convenience that most of us rarely, if ever, notice. Yet, without it, daily life might be a lot harder—in more ways than one.
Pushing a baby stroller onto the curb, skateboarding onto a sidewalk or taking a full grocery cart from the sidewalk to your car—all these tasks are easier because of the curb cut.
But it was created with a different purpose in mind.
It’s hard to imagine today, but back in the 1970s, most sidewalks in the United States ended with a sharp drop-off. That was a big deal for people in wheelchairs because there were no ramps (斜坡) to help them move along city blocks without assistance. According to one disability rights leader, a six-inch curb “might as well have been Mount Everest” for wheelchair-bound people. So, activists from Berkeley, California, who also needed wheelchairs, organized a campaign to create tiny ramps at intersections to help disadvantaged people dependent on wheels move up and down curbs independently.
I think about the “curb cut effect” a lot when working on issues around health equality. The first time I even heard about the curb cut was in a 2017 Stanford Social Innovation Review piece by PolicyLink CEO Angela Blackwell. Blackwell rightly noted that many people see equality as “a zero-sum game (零和游戏)”. Basically, there is a deeply rooted social belief among them that intentionally supporting one group hurts another. What the curb cut effect reveals though, Blackwell said is that “when society-creates the circumstances that allow those who have been left behind to participate and contribute fully, everyone wins.”
One such example is closed captioning (字幕), originally intended to help deaf people understand movies and TV shows without needing to hear dialogue or sounds. But it’s easy to think of other applications for closed captioning: it’s convenient for customers watching TV in a noisy bar or gym, second-language learners who want to read as well as listen, or students who use it as a study aid.
So, next time you cross the street, or roll your suitcase through a crosswalk or ride your bike directly onto a sidewalk—think about how much the curb cut, that change in design that broke down walls of exclusion for one group of people at a disadvantage, has helped not just that group, but all of us.
32. What does the underlined quote imply concerning a six-inch curb
A. It is an unforgettable symbol. B. It is an impassable barrier.
C. It is an important sign. D. It is an impressive landmark.
33. According to Angela Blackwell, what do many people believe
A. It’s not worthwhile to promote health equality.
B. It’s necessary to go all out to help the disabled.
C. It’s impossible to have everyone treated equally.
D. It’s fair to give the disadvantaged more help than others.
34. Which of the following examples best illustrates the “curb cut effect” principle
A. The four great inventions of ancient China spread to other countries in the world.
B. Reading machines for blind people help build the digital maps drivers use to navigate.
C. Your reaching out to the disadvantaged contributes to more people doing it.
D. A butterfly flapping its wings in one country leads to a Tornado in another country.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. The curb cut is a convenient ramp designed to benefit the disabled.
B. Everyone in a society should be treated equally.
C. Supporting disadvantaged groups often ends up benefiting much larger ranges of society.
D. How disability rights activists fought for equality that changed the life of his followers.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. ____36____ But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. Climate change can cause extreme events like wildfires and floods. ____37____
How does climate change make you feel The news of melting glaciers and oil spills may seem overwhelming and can make you feel angry, frightened, hopeless or upset. This is called climate anxiety. ____38____ If you feel worried about what’s happening to the world, good for you. It’s normal to be upset when things you care about are getting hurt.
____39____ There are lots of things you can do to help adults take better care of the world. Turn your fear into power by doing something. Breaking the problem into bite-sized chunks is a good way to start. Think of something you feel passionate about, such as protecting ocean life or saving forests, and join a community group or charity that supports that cause. Local charities like Plastic Free Coast organize beach cleans, and the Rainforest Team has lots of planet-saving ideas, such as reducing food waste.
Positive action can inspire others too. Sisters Kim and Stella King from the charity Fights Against Plastic have picked up 90,000 pieces of plastic. They ask schools, businesses and organizations to follow their lead. ____40____
A. Why is there climate anxiety
B. And it is a normal, healthy response.
C. This risks the lives of humans, animals and plants.
D. Remember, it’s important to get support from people around.
E. No one can fix climate change on their own but we can all play a part.
F. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle.
G. So, tell friends and family what you’re up to and encourage them to join in.
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。
Miss Patty is a force of nature. Years ago, Miss Patty ___41___ that many students that rode her bus never had hats on cold days. Being a caring woman, she ___42___ to do something about it.
Patty Reitz, ___43___ known to students as Miss Patty, has left friendship and warmth with the students of Clarence Central School District. Over her ___44___, she has crocheted (用钩针编织) a(an) ___45___ 7, 083 hats for the students and the school.
Reitz’s ___46___ of crocheting began in 2005 when she was caring for her mother in the hospital and needed something to keep herself ___47___. “I needed something to do. “she ___48___. Later, she took up the craft on her bus while waiting for the students to ___49___.
“She ___50___ her students. Any student that has been on Miss Patty’s bus gets a hat, and they also ___51___ a friend. Miss Patty is one of their ___52___. ” said third-grade teacher, Deborah Bosworth.
“I’m going to keep doing it until I can’t do it anymore.” she said. Miss Patty’s act of kindness and ___53___ is inspiring. She is a great example to all of us that we can ___54___ a difference in the lives of others, even if it’s something as ___55___ as making hats.
41.
A. judged B. noticed C. doubted D. believed
42.
A. decided B. refused C. happened D. promised
43.
A. naturally B. kindly C. strangely D. secretly
44.
A. story B. experience C. aim D. career
45.
A. amazing B. exciting C. frightening D. puzzling
46.
A. direction B. trouble C. dream D. journey
47.
A. prepared B. delighted C. occupied D. confused
48.
A. ordered B. explained C. showed D. expected
49.
A. return B. escape C. board D. continue
50.
A. cares about B. looks for C. gives up D. turns to
51.
A. win B. attract C. meet D. admire
52.
A. roles B. favorites C. choices D. joys
53.
A. humor B. wisdom C. generosity D. courage
54.
A. put B. leave C. give D. make
55.
A. useful B. meaningful C. funny D. easy
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Traditionally, robots have been hard, made of metal and other rigid material. But a team of scientists at Harvard University in the US has managed to build an ____56____ (entire) soft robot — the “Octobot”.
___57___ (describe) in science journal Nature, the “Octobot” could pave the way for ____58____ (intelligent) robots that could be used in search, rescue and exploration than the traditional ones. “The Octobot is a minimal system which may serve ____59____ a foundation for a new generation of completely soft, autonomous robots,” the study’s authors wrote.
Researchers ____60____ (work) on building soft robots for decades. They’ve taken ____61____ (inspire) from nature, looking to animals from jellyfish to cockroaches, which are often made up of more flexible matter.
However, creating a completely soft robot ____62____ (remain) a challenge. Even if engineers build a silicone(硅酮)body, ____63____ is still a grand challenge to construct flexible versions of essential parts, such as a source of power.
“____64____ soft robotics is still in its early stage, it holds a great promise for several applications, such as search-rescue operations and explorations,” Barbara Mazzolai of Technology, Center for Micro-BioRobotics, wrote in a comment. “Soft robots might also open up new approaches to _____65_____ (improve) wellness and quality of life.”
第四部分 完成句子（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）
根据各句括号内的中文提示，用恰当的短语或结构的正确形式完成句子，每空限填一个词。
66. The old house ________ ________(属于) my uncle dates back to the 1980s.(根据汉语提示完成句子)
67. I was organizing my words in my head when the girl next to me ________ ________ ________ ________（<用肘>轻推了我一下）. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
68. All are welcome to join the Yoga Club ________(不论，不管) age or sex. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
69. Football ________(打破，砸破) walls and brings people together on and off the field. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
70. Experts have predicted that more than half of the world’s 6,000 languages may ________(灭绝) in the next century. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
71. Later I decided to ________my previous experience ________learning how to read and write.(把……应用于……) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
72. When he returned to his hometown after the war, he found it had changed ________ ________(认不出，难以认出). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
73. Research has shown that having a ________ ________ (偏爱，喜爱
) junk food can result in obesity. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
74. ________ ________(如果……怎么办？) I can’t understand the local people when I get to America (根据汉语提示完成句子)
75. I hope my advice will be ________ ________(对……有益) you in your English study. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第五部分 应用文写作（满分20分）
76. 假定你是校英语报记者李华。你校于12月21日举办了以“保护生态环境，建设绿色家园”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你就此事写一篇报道。内容包括：
1.比赛目的；
2.比赛过程；
3.比赛反响。
注意：1词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.提示词：保护生态环境，建设绿色家园 Protecting the Eco-environment；Building a Green Homeland
An English Speech Contest
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________人大附中深圳学校2023-2024学年第一学期期末考试高一年级
英语试卷
说明：本试卷有五道大题76道小题，共10页，考试用时120分钟，满分150分，请用专用答卷纸答卷，选择题用2B铅笔填涂，要求把选项填黑填满，主观题要答写在对应题框内，不在框内答卷无效第一部分基础知识（共20小题，每小题1.5分，满分30分）
单项选择从每题所给的A，B，C，D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳答案。
1. She has a strong mind and is always ready to ________challenges.
A. represent B. assure C. indicate D. embrace
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查动词词义辨析。句意：她意志坚强，随时准备迎接挑战。A. represent代表；B. assure使确信；C. indicate表明；D. embrace欣然接受。根据句中“has a strong mind”可推知，她意志坚强，所以不惧挑战，能欣然接受或迎接挑战。故选D项。
2. —I want you both to be on your best ______ at Grandad’s.
—OK we will, Mum.
A. opportunity B. struggle C. behavior D. purpose
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：——我要你们两个在你爷爷家好好表现。——好的，我们会的，妈妈。A.opportunity机会；B.struggle斗争；C.behavior行为，举止；D.purpose目的。根据句意这是妈妈对孩子的告诫，要求他们注意行为举止。故选C。
3. Everyone in our class was working hard and doing what we can to ________a key university.
A. be attended to B. be admitted to
C. be addressed to D. be alert to
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查短语辨析。句意：我们班上的每个人都在努力学习，尽我们所能考上一所重点大学。A. be attended to被照料；B. be admitted to被……录取；C. be addressed to被寄给；D. be alert to警惕。根据空后的a key university可知，这里表示被一所重点大学录取，应用be admitted to。故选B。
4. ________ her disappointment, she ________ and managed a bright smile.
A. Though; moved on B. In spite of; took off C. As; settled down D. Despite; cheered up
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查介词/连词和动词短语词义辨析。尽管失望，她还是振作起来，露出灿烂的笑容。though/as尽管，应当让步性状语从句，后接句子；despite/in spite of尽管，后接名词或动名词作宾语；moved on继续；took off起飞；settled down定居；cheered up振作起来。结合结构和句意，her disappointment为名词，第一空格用despite/in spite of； 空格二为“振作起来”，用动词短语cheered up。故选D项。
5. It is ________ of him to be late, which makes us very angry.
A. thoughtful B. average C. common D. typical
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：迟到是他的特点，这使我们很生气。A. thoughtful考虑周全的；B. average 平均的；C. common 普通的；D.typical 典型的。由语意可知，这让我们很生气，可见是经常迟到。故选D项。
6. We must do something to________ the factories sending out poisonous gases so as to keep the city________.
A. keep; being polluted B. keep; from being polluted
C. prevent; from being polluted D. prevent; being polluted
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和动名词的被动语态。句意：我们必须采取措施防止工厂排放有毒气体，以防止城市被污染。固定短语prevent...from...“阻止，制止”，根据must do something to可知，此处要用动词原形prevent；固定短语keep...from...“防止，阻止”，from后接动名词作宾语，且由the city与pollute之间是被动关系，要用being done形式。故选C项。
7. ______, my boy. You can’t expect to finish all the work in such a short time.
A. Kill two birds with one stone B. Rain cats and dogs
C. Hold your horses D. Brave the elements
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查习语辨析。句意：别着急，我的孩子。你不能指望在这么短的时间内完成所有的工作。A. Kill two birds with one stone一石二鸟，一举两得；B. Rain cats and dogs倾盆大雨；C. Hold your horses慢慢来，别着急；D. Brave the elements冒着风雨。根据“You can’t expect to finish all the work in such a short time.”可知，此处指“慢慢来，别着急”，故选C。
8. The ladies spent some time _________ on each other’s health and families.
A. suffering from B. coming across
C. bringing up D. catching up
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：女士们花了一些时间互相了解对方的健康和家庭状况。A.suffering from遭受；B. coming across偶遇 ；C.bringing up提出； D.catch up了解。由后文“each other’s health and families”可知，她们应该是在相互“了解”。故选D项。
9. It was in my senior high school ________I met the well-respected teachers ________I made great progress in many aspects.
A. that; that B. where; when C. that; when D. where; that
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句和强调句。句意：正是在我遇到这些受人尊敬的老师的高中，我在很多方面都取得了很大的进步。分析句子结构，第一个空引导定语从句，修饰先行词my senior high school，且关系词在从句中作地点状语，所以应用where引导。去掉It was和第二个空，句子的结构和意思均完整，所以本句是一个it is/was...that/who...强调句型，被强调部分是地点状语in my senior high school，所以应用that连接。故选D。
10. Ever since the concept of “the metaverse(元宇宙)” became a new focus, Mark Zuckerberg ________ the name of his company Facebook.
A. has considered changing B. had considered to change
C. considered changing D. was considering to change
【答案】A
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和非谓语动词。句意：自从“元宇宙”的概念成为新的焦点以来，马克·扎克伯格一直在考虑更改他的公司Facebook的名称。根据句中的时间状语从句Ever since the concept of “the metaverse(元宇宙)” became a new focus可知，主句应用现在完成时，表示动作从过去持续到现在，而且还有可能继续下去。consider doing sth.意为“考虑做某事”，为固定用法，动名词作宾语。故选A。
11. When I was at college I ______ three foreign languages, but I ______ all except for a few words of each.
A. spoke; had forgotten B. spoke; have forgotten
C. had spoken; had forgotten D. had spoken; have forgotten
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：上大学的时候，我能说三门外语，但现在除了每门语言的几个单词外，我都忘记了。根据时间状语“When I was at college”可知，“能说三门外语”是读大学的时候的事情，讲述过去的事情用一般过去时态，第一空处用过去式spoke；结合句意可知，“除了每门语言的几个单词外，我都忘记了”强调现在的结果，用现在完成时态have forgotten。故选B项。
12. Finding her car stolen, ________.
A. a policeman was asked to help B. she hurried to a policeman for help
C. the area was searched thoroughly D. people around all came to help her
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：发现自己的车被偷后，她急忙向警察求助。分析句子可知，Finding her car stolen为现在分词短语作状语，其逻辑主语和句子主语应当保持一致。根据句中的her可知，句子的逻辑主语应用she。结合四个选项可知，B项“她急忙向警察求助”符合句意。故选B。
13. Forty years later, Mrs. Wyatt still remembers the golden times she and her husband spent in that small and plain house built by themselves.
A. when B. in that C. in which D. that
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：四十年后的今天，怀亚特夫人仍然记得她和丈夫在那所自己建造的小而朴素的房子里度过的黄金时光。空处引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the golden times，指物，且关系词在从句中作spent的宾语，应用that/which引导定语从句，故选D。
14. — What’s your plan for this morning
— To tell you the truth, I really can’t go anywhere because I ________ an important visitor from out of town.
A. have expected B. will have expected C. expected D. am expecting
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查时态。句意：——你今天上午的计划是什么？——说实话，我哪儿也去不了，因为我要等一位外地来的重要客人。此处表示计划好或准备要做的事，用现在进行时表将来，故选D。
15. Not only ________my skills of communication but also ________me to know more about our traditional culture.
A. the activity trained; it allowed B. did the activity train; did it allow
C. did the activity train; it allowed D. the activity trained; did it allow
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查倒装句。句意：这次活动不仅锻炼了我的沟通技巧，还让我更多地了解了我们的传统文化。not only...but also...为固定结构，意为“不仅……而且……”，可以连接并列句，且not only位于句首时，前面分句应用部分倒装，即将情态动词、助动词或be动词提到主语之前，后面分句仍用陈述句语序。结合选项可知，第一空应用did the activity train，使用了倒装结构，助动词did提前；第二空应用it allowed，使用了陈述语序。故选C。
16. —How was your weekend, Mary
—Great. I like weekends because I get up so early.
A. can’t B. shouldn’t C. needn’t D. mustn’t
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查情态动词。句意：——玛丽，你周末过得怎么样？——太好了。我喜欢周末，因为我不必起得那么早。A. can’t不能；不可能；B. shouldn’t不应该；C. needn’t不必要；D. mustn’t禁止；不准。根据句意可知，此处指“不必起得那么早”，故用needn’t。故选C。
17. High speed trains are seldom delayed or cancelled due to weather conditions. ________, they have become the first choice for many passengers.
A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise
【答案】C
【解析】
【详解】考查副词词义辨析。句意：高速列车很少因天气状况而延误或取消。因此，它们已成为许多乘客的首选。A. Besides此外；B. However然而；C. Therefore因此；D. Otherwise否则。根据句意可知，此处为副词Therefore“因此”作状语，满足句意要求。故选C项。
18. America has more than fifty states, ________, Kentucky, is the place________ Abraham Lincoln was born.
A. one of them; where B. one of them; that
C. one of which; that D. one of which; where
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：美国有50多个州，其中的肯塔基州是亚伯拉罕·林肯出生的地方。分析句子可知，第一空涉及“介词+关系代词”引导的一个非限制性定语从句，其中which代替先行词state，指物，并在从句中作of的宾语，而第二空引导的是一个限制性定语从句，代替先行词place，指物，并在从句中作地点状语，所以填关系副词where。故选D项。
19. Sales director is a position ________communication ability is just as important as sales skills.
A. which B. where C. when D. whom
【答案】B
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：销售总监是一个沟通能力与销售技能同等重要的职位。分析句子结构，空处引导一个限定性定语从句，修饰先行词a position，且从句中缺少地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故选B。
20. To eat a Xiao long bao, you have to decide whether ________a small hole in it first, releasing the stream and risking a spill(溢出), or ________the whole dumpling in your mouth, letting the hot soup explode on your tongue.
A. biting; to put B. biting; putting C. to bite; putting D. to bite; to put
【答案】D
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：要吃小龙包，你必须决定是先咬一个小孔，冒着流出来的风险，还是把整个饺子放进嘴里，让热汤在你的舌头上爆炸。分析句子结构，这里是“whether+不定式”结构作decide的宾语，whether...or...意为“是……还是……”，连接并列的结构，所以or后面也应用不定式。故选D。
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节：（共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
UNESCO World Heritage Sites were created to celebrate and safeguard the most unique places around the world. Below are my 4 favorite UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Cinque Terre, Italy
With cars banned here, you’ll really get to feel the unique history and character of the Cinque Terre’s five centuries-old coastal villages. The breathtaking views of harbors far below the wild coastline along with the rich colors will definitely make it a memorable holiday.
Angkor Wat, Cambodia
Angkor Wat is the world’s largest religious (宗教的) monument and it contains impressive remains from the Khmer Empire (9th to 15th century). The site has dozens of iconic temples like Ta Prohm (a magnificent temple ruin hidden in the jungle). Hosting more than two million visitors annually, this artistic masterpiece is a must-see site.
Petra Jordan
Petra’s rock-cut architecture has contributed to its nickname, the Rose City, based on the color of the stone it was carved from. The delicate constructions of temples and tombs along with the remains of churches and temples are only a couple of reasons why this world-famous site is a must-visit destination.
Yellowstone National Park, USA
Yellowstone’s vast wilderness includes mountain ranges, lakes and waterfalls. One of the main reasons for tourists to visit Yellowstone is to observe the amazing wildlife like grizzly bear, bison, bighorn sheep wander the plains and valleys.
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21. Where can tourists enjoy beautiful harbor views
A. In Cinque Terre. B. In Angkor Wat.
C. In Petra. D. In Yellowstone National Park.
22. What do Angkor Wat and Petra have in common
A. Colorful stones. B. Religious relics.
C. Coastal villages. D. Amazing wildlife.
23. Where is the text probably from
A. A news report. B. A wildlife brochure.
C. A travel blog. D. An economic magazine.
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了作者最喜欢的4个联合国教科文组织世界遗产。
【详解】1. 细节理解题。根据文章 Cinque Terre, Italy中的“The breathtaking views of harbors far below the wild coastline along with the rich colors will definitely make it a memorable holiday.(在狂野的海岸线下，港口的壮丽景色以及丰富的色彩必将使它成为一个难忘的假期。)”可知, 游客在意大利的Cinque Terre可以欣赏到美丽的海港景色。故选A。
2. 细节理解题。根据文章 Angkor Wat, Cambodia 中的“Angkor Wat is the world`s largest religious (宗教的) monument and it contains impressive remains from the Khmer Empire (9th to 15th century). (吴哥窟是世界上最大的宗教遗迹，它包含着高棉帝国(9 世纪到 15 世纪)留下的令人印象深刻的遗迹。)”和 Petra, Jordan中的“The delicate constructions of temples and tombs along with the remains of churches and temples are only a couple of reasons why this world-famous site is a must-visit destination. (精致的庙宇和陵墓建筑以及教堂和寺庙遗迹只是这个世界著名景点成为必去景点的几个原因。)”可知，Angkor Wat和Petra共同之处是都可以参观到宗教文物。故选B。
3. 推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“Below are my 4 favorite UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (下面是我最喜欢的4个联合国教科文组织世界遗产。)”及全文可知, 文章主要介绍了作者最喜欢的4个联合国教科文组织世界遗产, 从而推断文章最有可能选自一篇旅游博客。故选C。
B
When I handed my daughter a copy of King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry, she looked skeptical. She reluctantly agreed to read it with me after I told her it was one of my favorite stories when I was her age, and her skepticism quickly morphed into enthusiasm as she fell in love with the book.
Watching her connect to the story brought back a flood of memories about my first time reading the book. It was like introducing my daughter to a much younger version of myself. I highly recommend other parents share their favorite childhood books, a sweet activity with lots of benefits.
Every night, I sit on the end of my daughters’ beds and read them the stories I’ve cherished for decades. This distraction-free time gives my kids the chance to ask questions about the book we’re reading, the “olden days” when I was a kid, and whatever else is on their minds.
My 9-year-old especially adores this time together and the deeper connection she feels to her family because of it. Reading her a book that holds significant meaning for me brings us together in a whole new way.
There’s nothing better than watching my kids’ reactions to books I’ve loved my entire life. They chattered with excitement when Charlie found his golden ticket in Roald Dahl’s classic and pulled the covers over their blushing faces when Almanzo asked Laura if he could walk her home in the Little House series.
In these moments, it feels like I’m reaching through time and connecting my childhood with theirs.
Every generation has books that define them. For my kids, it’s mostly fantasy and realistic fiction. By reading my childhood favorites to them, my kids step outside their comfort zones and try new genres, authors, and writing styles. My 9-year-old didn’t know she loved folklore until we read my favorite collection of Japanese children’s stories together. My 11-year-old became obsessed with wilderness survival stories when I read Scott O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins to her.
24. What can the underlined word in the first paragraph be replaced by
A. changed B. translated C. built D. burnt
25. How does reading together influence the author and his daughters
A. They don’t understand each other. B. They forget their unhappiness in the past.
C. They become closer to each other. D. They get bored with each other.
26 What are the kids’ responses to the books the author loved in his childhood
A. They are excited and pleased. B. They are bored but curious.
C. They are astonished and sad. D. They are uninterested but grateful.
27. What can we infer about the author from the last paragraph
A. He burdens his children by reading. B. He helps his children find their interests.
C. He fails to get his children out of fantasy. D. He prefers to read children’s books.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者给女儿阅读自己童年喜欢的书籍，拉进了彼此的关系。
【24题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“When I handed my daughter a copy of King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry, she looked skeptical. She reluctantly agreed to read it with me after I told her it was one of my favorite stories when I was her age, and her skepticism quickly morphed into enthusiasm as she fell in love with the book.(当我递给女儿一本玛格丽特·亨利的《风之王》时，她露出怀疑的神情。在我告诉她这是我在她这个年纪时最喜欢的故事之一之后，她勉强同意和我一起读，当她爱上这本书时，她的怀疑很快morphed热情)”可知，女儿对于跟着“我”读“我”在她那个年纪所喜爱的书先是持怀疑的态度，然后是不情愿地同意，所以当她喜欢上这本书的时候，态度应该是从怀疑转变到热情，由此可推测morph是“转变”的意思，故选A。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“My 9-year-old especially adores this time together and the deeper connection she feels to her family because of it. Reading her a book that holds significant meaning for me brings us together in a whole new way.(我9岁女儿特别喜欢和家人在一起的时光，也因此感受到与家人更深的联系。给她读一本对我来说意义重大的书让我们以一种全新的方式走到一起)”可知，阅读让作者和女儿们的关系更近了，故选C。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中“They chattered with excitement when Charlie found his golden ticket in Roald Dahl’s classic and pulled the covers over their blushing faces when Almanzo asked Laura if he could walk her home in the Little House series.(当Charlie在Roald Dahl的经典作品中找到他的金奖券时，他们兴奋地叽叽喳喳；当Almanzo问劳拉是否可以在《小房子》系列中陪她走回家时，他们拉上被子，遮住了羞红的脸)”可知，孩子们对作者童年时喜欢的书既兴奋又高兴。故选A。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“My 9-year-old didn’t know she loved folklore until we read my favorite collection of Japanese children’s stories together. My 11-year-old became obsessed with wilderness survival stories when I read Scott O’Dell’s Island of the Blue Dolphins to her.(直到我们一起读了我最喜欢的日本儿童故事集，我9岁的女儿才知道她喜欢民间传说。当我给我11岁的女儿读斯科特·奥戴尔的《蓝海豚岛》时，她迷上了荒野生存故事)”可推知，作者帮助孩子们找到了她们的兴趣所在，故选B。
C
Any parent of growing teenagers knows their kids’ appetite (食欲) can be extremely large. Now, imagine having a young dinosaur checking the fridge. The out size appetites of growing dinosaurs reshaped food chains in their environment and crowded out other carnivores (食肉动物), according to a new study.
Most groups of animals have many small-sized species, somewhat fewer medium-sized species and the fewest large-sized species. However, the extinct dinosaurs—especially carnivores had plenty of species no bigger than modern-day chickens and also many extremely big species, but few medium-sized ones.
Scientists wondered whether teen dinosaurs crowded out medium-sized adults by taking advantage of the habitats and food sources those species might have taken. To test the idea, Katlin Schroeder, a Ph. D. student at the University of New Mexico (UNM), combed a global collection of data to determine the size of more than 550 dinosaur species in 43 ancient ecosystems.
“In most communities, plant-eating dinosaurs were in multifarious sizes. But carnivores were completely different,” Schroeder says. Plant-eating dinosaurs came in a range of sizes, while carnivorous dinosaurs between 100 and 1, 000 kilograms were quite rare. “The size of the carnivorous dinosaur is surprising. It’s as if you went to the savanna, a large flat area of grassy land, and saw nothing in size between a small fox and a lion,” Schroeder says. “Patterns in all the dinosaur communities studied are very similar. We saw the gap in species’ sizes for years, but never measured it.”
Schroeder and paleontologists Eelisa Smith of UNM and Kathleen Lyons of the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, modeled the role that young carnivorous dinosaurs might have played in ecosystems. “If the teen dinosaurs are really using up this space, how many of them would you expect ” Smith says. Their study showed that “the teenagers fill the gap,” she says. “If you fill them in, then you get a community that looks like what you’d expect.”
“The effect maybe stronger in meat eaters because each carnivorous dinosaur species hatched (孵化) from small eggs; then they grew very quickly. They had to change diets and hunting methods to adapt to their new sizes and compete with a range of other species along the way,” Erickson, another scientist, says.
“The study’s stress on how animals’ niches (生态位) can change as they grow offers fresh understandings,” says Mike Benton, a scientist at the University of Bristol.
28. How does the author bring up the topic of the text
A. By showing an example. B. By making a comparison.
C. By starting a discussion. D. By offering an explanation.
29. What confuses scientists about the extinct dinosaurs
A. Whether they lived in large communities.
B. Why young dinosaurs had out size appetites.
C. Why there were fewer medium-sized species.
D. How they adapted to the environment change.
30. What does the underlined word “multifarious” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Similar. B. Large. C. Reasonable. D. Various.
31. What does Erickson want to stress in the last but one paragraph
A. The impact of carnivorous dinosaurs’ appetite on their sizes.
B. The competitive living environment of carnivorous dinosaurs.
C. The relation between food variety and dinosaurs’ survival ability.
D. The role of eating habits in carnivorous dinosaurs’ hunting methods.
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。研究表明，恐龙时期青少年肉食性恐龙的巨大食欲可能导致它们排挤同样大小的成年个体，从而重新塑造了生态系统。青少年恐龙填补了大中小三种大小成年恐龙之间的差距。这项研究对于了解恐龙时期动物生态系统的演化提供了新的见解。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Any parent of growing teenagers knows their kids’ appetite (食欲) can be extremely large. Now, imagine having a young dinosaur checking the fridge. The out size appetites of growing dinosaurs reshaped food chains in their environment and crowded out other carnivores (食肉动物), according to a new study.(任何正在成长的青少年的父母都知道他们孩子的胃口可能非常大。现在，想象一下一只年轻的恐龙在检查冰箱。一项新研究表明，生长中的恐龙的超大胃口重塑了它们所处环境的食物链，并挤掉了其他食肉动物)”可知，作者通过人类青少年的胃口举例，引出年轻的恐龙的胃口，从而引出主题。故选A项。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Most groups of animals have many small-sized species, somewhat fewer medium-sized species and the fewest large-sized species. However, the extinct dinosaurs—especially carnivores had plenty of species no bigger than modern-day chickens and also many extremely big species, but few medium-sized ones.(大多数动物群有许多小型物种，中型物种略少，大型物种最少。然而，已经灭绝的恐龙——尤其是食肉动物——有很多和现在的鸡一样大的物种，也有很多非常大的物种，但中等大小的物种很少)”可知，为什么中型物种较少让科学家对灭绝的恐龙感到困惑。故选C项。
【30题详解】
词句猜测题。根据后文“Plant-eating dinosaurs came in a range of sizes, while carnivorous dinosaurs between 100 and 1, 000 kilograms were quite rare.(植食性恐龙的体型各不相同，而体重在100到1000公斤之间的肉食性恐龙则相当罕见)”可知，植食性恐龙的体型各不相同，推知multifarious是“各种各样的”意思，和D项意思相近。故选D项。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““The study’s stress on how animals’ niches (生态位) can change as they grow offers fresh understandings,” says Mike Benton, a scientist at the University of Bristol.(布里斯托尔大学的科学家迈克·本顿(Mike Benton)说：“这项研究强调动物的生态位如何随着生长而变化，这为我们提供了新的认识。”)”可知，这项研究强调动物的生态位如何随着生长而变化，也就是恐龙随着题型的成长，在生态链中位置的改变，所以强调的是食肉恐龙竞争激烈的生存环境。故选B项。
D
The curb cut (路缘坡) is a convenience that most of us rarely, if ever, notice. Yet, without it, daily life might be a lot harder—in more ways than one.
Pushing a baby stroller onto the curb, skateboarding onto a sidewalk or taking a full grocery cart from the sidewalk to your car—all these tasks are easier because of the curb cut.
But it was created with a different purpose in mind.
It’s hard to imagine today, but back in the 1970s, most sidewalks in the United States ended with a sharp drop-off. That was a big deal for people in wheelchairs because there were no ramps (斜坡) to help them move along city blocks without assistance. According to one disability rights leader, a six-inch curb “might as well have been Mount Everest” for wheelchair-bound people. So, activists from Berkeley, California, who also needed wheelchairs, organized a campaign to create tiny ramps at intersections to help disadvantaged people dependent on wheels move up and down curbs independently.
I think about the “curb cut effect” a lot when working on issues around health equality. The first time I even heard about the curb cut was in a 2017 Stanford Social Innovation Review piece by PolicyLink CEO Angela Blackwell. Blackwell rightly noted that many people see equality as “a zero-sum game (零和游戏)”. Basically, there is a deeply rooted social belief among them that intentionally supporting one group hurts another. What the curb cut effect reveals though, Blackwell said is that “when society-creates the circumstances that allow those who have been left behind to participate and contribute fully, everyone wins.”
One such example is closed captioning (字幕), originally intended to help deaf people understand movies and TV shows without needing to hear dialogue or sounds. But it’s easy to think of other applications for closed captioning: it’s convenient for customers watching TV in a noisy bar or gym, second-language learners who want to read as well as listen, or students who use it as a study aid.
So, next time you cross the street, or roll your suitcase through a crosswalk or ride your bike directly onto a sidewalk—think about how much the curb cut, that change in design that broke down walls of exclusion for one group of people at a disadvantage, has helped not just that group, but all of us.
32. What does the underlined quote imply concerning a six-inch curb
A. It is an unforgettable symbol. B. It is an impassable barrier.
C. It is an important sign. D. It is an impressive landmark.
33. According to Angela Blackwell, what do many people believe
A. It’s not worthwhile to promote health equality.
B. It’s necessary to go all out to help the disabled.
C. It’s impossible to have everyone treated equally.
D. It’s fair to give the disadvantaged more help than others.
34. Which of the following examples best illustrates the “curb cut effect” principle
A. The four great inventions of ancient China spread to other countries in the world.
B. Reading machines for blind people help build the digital maps drivers use to navigate.
C. Your reaching out to the disadvantaged contributes to more people doing it.
D. A butterfly flapping its wings in one country leads to a Tornado in another country.
35. What is the main idea of the text
A. The curb cut is a convenient ramp designed to benefit the disabled.
B. Everyone in a society should be treated equally.
C. Supporting disadvantaged groups often ends up benefiting much larger ranges of society.
D. How disability rights activists fought for equality that changed the life of his followers.
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了路缘坡的历史、目的和重要性，以及其对人们日常出行的影响。同时文章介绍了“路缘坡效应”的原理，即当社会为弱势群体提供方便时，这种行为会传递给其他人，形成一个良性循环，最终受益的是整个社会。
【32题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线短语上文“That was a big deal for people in wheelchairs because there were no ramps (斜坡) to help them move along city blocks without assistance.(这对坐轮椅的人来说是件大事，因为没有斜坡帮助他们在没有帮助的情况下沿着城市街区移动。)”可知，斜坡对坐轮椅的人来说是件大事。由此可知，“According to one disability rights leader, a six-inch curb “might as well have been Mount Everest” for wheelchair-bound people. (根据一位残疾人权利领袖的说法，对于坐轮椅的人来说，6英寸的路沿“就像珠穆朗玛峰一样”。)”所指的“就像珠穆朗玛峰一样”，指的是6英寸的路沿是很难逾越的障碍。故选B。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“The first time I even heard about the curb cut was in a 2017 Stanford Social Innovation Review piece by PolicyLink CEO Angela Blackwell. Blackwell rightly noted that many people see equality as “a zero-sum game (零和游戏)”. Basically, there is a deeply rooted social belief among them that intentionally supporting one group hurts another. What the curb cut effect reveals though, Blackwell said is that “when society-creates the circumstances that allow those who have been left behind to participate and contribute fully, everyone wins.”(我第一次听说路缘坡效应是在PolicyLink首席执行官Angela Blackwell 2017年在《斯坦福社会创新评论》上发表的一篇文章中。Blackwell正确地指出，许多人将平等视为“零和游戏”。基本上，他们有一种根深蒂固的社会信念，即故意支持一个群体会伤害另一个群体。Blackwell说，路缘坡效应揭示的是，“当社会创造了一种环境，允许那些被落在后面的人参与并充分贡献时，每个人都是赢家。”)”可知，大多数人相信每个人都被平等对待是不可能的。故选C。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第五段“What the curb cut effect reveals though, Blackwell said is that “when society-creates the circumstances that allow those who have been left behind to participate and contribute fully, everyone wins.”(Blackwell说，路缘坡效应揭示的是，“当社会创造了一种环境，允许那些被落在后面的人参与并充分贡献时，每个人都是赢家。”)”以及文章第六段“One such example is closed captioning (字幕), originally intended to help deaf people understand movies and TV shows without needing to hear dialogue or sounds. But it’s easy to think of other applications for closed captioning: it’s convenient for customers watching TV in a noisy bar or gym, second-language learners who want to read as well as listen, or students who use it as a study aid.(其中一个例子就是隐形字幕，最初是为了帮助聋哑人在不需要听到对话或声音的情况下理解电影和电视节目。但是，我们很容易想到封闭字幕的其他应用：在嘈杂的酒吧或健身房看电视的顾客，既想听又想读的第二语言学习者，或者把它作为学习辅助工具的学生，都可以方便地使用它。)”可知，所谓的路缘坡效应指的是一项研究或发现，本来是想服务于某个弱势群体，但是最后帮助了更多的人。选项B“Reading machines for blind people help build the digital maps drivers use to navigate.(为盲人设计的阅读设备可以帮助司机制作用于导航的数字地图。)”最能说明这一效应。故选B。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“So, next time you cross the street, or roll your suitcase through a crosswalk or ride your bike directly onto a sidewalk—think about how much the curb cut, that change in design that broke down walls of exclusion for one group of people at a disadvantage, has helped not just that group, but all of us.(所以，下次当你过马路的时候，或者在人行横道上滚动你的行李箱的时候，或者在人行道上骑自行车的时候，想想路缘削减了多少，这种设计上的改变打破了一个处于不利地位的群体的排斥之墙，不仅帮助了这个群体，而且帮助了我们所有人。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述了“路缘坡效应”的原理，即当社会为弱势群体提供方便时，这种行为会传递给其他人，形成一个良性循环，最终受益的是整个社会。因此，文章的主要思想是支持弱势群体往往会带来更大的社会效益。故选C。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns. ____36____ But since the 1800s, human activities have been the main driver of climate change, primarily due to burning fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas. Climate change can cause extreme events like wildfires and floods. ____37____
How does climate change make you feel The news of melting glaciers and oil spills may seem overwhelming and can make you feel angry, frightened, hopeless or upset. This is called climate anxiety. ____38____ If you feel worried about what’s happening to the world, good for you. It’s normal to be upset when things you care about are getting hurt.
____39____ There are lots of things you can do to help adults take better care of the world. Turn your fear into power by doing something. Breaking the problem into bite-sized chunks is a good way to start. Think of something you feel passionate about, such as protecting ocean life or saving forests, and join a community group or charity that supports that cause. Local charities like Plastic Free Coast organize beach cleans, and the Rainforest Team has lots of planet-saving ideas, such as reducing food waste.
Positive action can inspire others too. Sisters Kim and Stella King from the charity Fights Against Plastic have picked up 90,000 pieces of plastic. They ask schools, businesses and organizations to follow their lead. ____40____
A. Why is there climate anxiety
B. And it is a normal, healthy response.
C. This risks the lives of humans, animals and plants.
D. Remember, it’s important to get support from people around.
E. No one can fix climate change on their own but we can all play a part.
F. These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle.
G. So, tell friends and family what you’re up to and encourage them to join in.
【答案】36. F 37. C 38. B 39. E 40. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。讲述的是气候变化是一个长期变化，其造成的极端事件如野火和洪水等会造成人们的“气候不安”，但这都是正常的健康的情绪反应。为此，我们要承担责任，以积极的行动呼吁和感染他人来共同保护地球。
【36题详解】
根据空前的“Climate change refers to long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns.”(气候变化是指温度和天气模式的长期变化。)可知，设空处应该承接的是长期的变化有哪些。F选项“These shifts may be natural, such as through variations in the solar cycle.”(这些变化可能是自然的，比如太阳活动周期的变化。)中的these shifts与上文呼应，符合题意，故选F。
【37题详解】
根据空前“Climate change can cause extreme events like wildfires and floods.”(气候变化会导致野火和洪水等极端事件。)可知气候变化造成各种极端事件，空后应该承接的是这些极端变化有什么危害。C选项“This risks the lives of humans, animals and plants.”(这将危及人类、动物和植物的生命。)中的this指代的就是前文中的extreme event中的任意一种极端事件，与上文对应。故选C。
【38题详解】
根据空前的“The news of melting glaciers and oil spills may seem overwhelming and can make you feel angry, frightened, hopeless or upset.”(冰川融化和石油泄漏的消息似乎势不可当，会让你感到愤怒、恐惧、绝望或不安。)可知，很多由于气候变化造成的极端事件会让你感觉到愤怒、恐惧等情绪，这种情绪被称作climate anxiety(气候焦虑)。B选项“And it is a normal, healthy response.”(这是正常的健康的反应。)中的it指代的就是前文中的climate anxiety。这种气候焦虑是正常的，与空后的“It’s normal to be upset when things you care about are getting hurt.”(当你在乎的东西受到伤害时，感到难过是很正常的。)是对应的。故选B。
【39题详解】
根据空后的“There are lots of things you can do to help adults take better care of the world.”(你可以做很多事情来帮助成年人更好地照顾这个世界。)可知，空前应该是呼吁人们承担自己的责任，保护地球。E选项“No one can fix climate change on their own but we can all play a part.”(没有人能独自解决气候变化问题，但我们都可以发挥作用。)中的we can all play a part呼吁人们发挥作用，与下文对应。故选E。
【40题详解】
根据最后一段段首“Positive action can inspire others too.”(积极的行动也能激励他人。)可知，本段是积极影响其他人来保护地球，同时根据空前“Sisters Kim and Stella King from the charity Fights Against Plastic have picked up 90,000 pieces of plastic. They ask schools, businesses and organizations to follow their lead.”(反对塑料慈善机构的金和斯特拉·金姐妹已经捡到了9万件塑料。他们要求学校、企业和组织跟随他们的领导。)讲述是Sisters Kim and Stella King在保护的地球过程中所做的事情，空后应该承接的内容要与本段段旨相符，即Sisters Kim and Stella King的积极行为如何影响其他人，G选项“So, tell friends and family what you’re up to and encourage them to join in.”(所以，告诉你的朋友和家人你在做什么，并鼓励他们加入。)中，我们受到他们的影响应该加入他们。故选G。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Miss Patty is a force of nature. Years ago, Miss Patty ___41___ that many students that rode her bus never had hats on cold days. Being a caring woman, she ___42___ to do something about it.
Patty Reitz, ___43___ known to students as Miss Patty, has left friendship and warmth with the students of Clarence Central School District. Over her ___44___, she has crocheted (用钩针编织) a(an) ___45___ 7, 083 hats for the students and the school.
Reitz’s ___46___ of crocheting began in 2005 when she was caring for her mother in the hospital and needed something to keep herself ___47___. “I needed something to do. “she ___48___. Later, she took up the craft on her bus while waiting for the students to ___49___.
“She ___50___ her students. Any student that has been on Miss Patty’s bus gets a hat, and they also ___51___ a friend. Miss Patty is one of their ___52___. ” said third-grade teacher, Deborah Bosworth.
“I’m going to keep doing it until I can’t do it anymore.” she said. Miss Patty’s act of kindness and ___53___ is inspiring. She is a great example to all of us that we can ___54___ a difference in the lives of others, even if it’s something as ___55___ as making hats.
41.
A. judged B. noticed C. doubted D. believed
42.
A. decided B. refused C. happened D. promised
43.
A. naturally B. kindly C. strangely D. secretly
44.
A. story B. experience C. aim D. career
45.
A. amazing B. exciting C. frightening D. puzzling
46.
A. direction B. trouble C. dream D. journey
47.
A. prepared B. delighted C. occupied D. confused
48.
A. ordered B. explained C. showed D. expected
49.
A. return B. escape C. board D. continue
50.
A. cares about B. looks for C. gives up D. turns to
51.
A. win B. attract C. meet D. admire
52.
A. roles B. favorites C. choices D. joys
53.
A. humor B. wisdom C. generosity D. courage
54.
A. put B. leave C. give D. make
55.
A. useful B. meaningful C. funny D. easy
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. B 44. D 45. A 46. D 47. C 48. B 49. C 50. A 51. A 52. B 53. C 54. D 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了帕蒂小姐注意到许多乘坐她的校车的学生在寒冷的日子里从来不戴帽子，于是她开始为这些学生编织帽子，在工作期间，她一共为学生和学校编织了7083顶帽子。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几年前，帕蒂小姐注意到许多乘坐她的校车的学生在寒冷的日子里从来不戴帽子。A. judged判断；B. noticed注意；C. doubted怀疑；D. believed相信。由下文“many students that rode her bus never had hats on cold days.”可知，帕蒂小姐注意到许多乘坐她的校车的学生在寒冷的日子里从来不戴帽子，故选B。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一个有爱心的女人，她决定做点什么。A. decided决定；B. refused拒绝；C. happened发生；D. promised承诺。根据上文“many students that rode her bus never had hats on cold days”可知，帕蒂小姐注意到许多乘坐她的校车的学生在寒冷的日子里从来不戴帽子，所以她决定做些什么来帮助这些学生，故选A。
【43题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：帕蒂·瑞茨，学生们亲切地称她为帕蒂小姐，她给克拉伦斯中心学区的学生们留下了友谊和温暖。A. naturally自然地；B. kindly友好地，亲切地；C. strangely奇怪地；D. secretly秘密地。由下文“known to students as Miss Patty,”可知，学生们亲切地称帕蒂·瑞茨为帕蒂小，故选B。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在她的职业生涯中，她为学生和学校编织了7083顶帽子，这令人惊叹。A. story故事；B. experience经验；C. aim目的；D. career事业，职业。由上文“Over her”和下文“7, 083 hats for the students and the school.”可知，在职业生涯中，她为学生编织了7083顶帽子。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在她的职业生涯中，她为学生和学校编织了7083顶帽子，这令人惊叹。A. amazing令人惊讶的；B. exciting激动人心的；C. frightening令人害怕的；D. puzzling令人困惑的。由下文“7, 083 hats for the students and the school.”可知，她为学生和学校编织了7083顶帽子，这一数字令人惊叹，故选A。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Reitz 的钩针之旅开始于2005年，当时她正在医院照顾她的母亲，需要一些东西来让自己忙碌起来。A. direction方向；B. trouble麻烦；C. dream梦想；D. journey旅行，历程。由下文“of crocheting began in 2005 when she was caring for her mother in the hospital”可知，在2005年她在医院照顾她的母亲时，开始钩针，即她的钩针之旅开始于2005年，故选D。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Reitz 的钩针之旅开始于2005年，当时她正在医院照顾她的母亲，需要一些东西来让自己忙碌起来。A. prepared有准备的；B. delighted高兴的；C. occupied忙碌的；D. confused困惑的。由下文““I needed something to do””可知，在医院照顾她生病的母亲时她需要做点事使自己忙碌起来，故选C。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我需要找点事做。”她解释道。A. ordered命令；B. explained解释；C. showed展示；D. expected期待。由上文“I needed something to do”可知，此处在解释她开始钩针之旅的原因，故选B。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来，她在等学生上车的时候乘上了公共汽车。A. return返回；B. escape逃脱；C. board登；D. continue继续。由上文“Later, she took up the craft on her bus while waiting for the students to”可知，此处指乘坐公交车，故选C。
【50题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：她关心她的学生。A. caes about关心；B. looks for寻找；C. gives up放弃；D. turns to求助于。由下文“Any student that has been on Miss Patty’s bus gets a hat,”可知，她为每一位公交上的孩子准备了帽子，所以说她关心学生，故选A。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：帕蒂小姐校车上的学生都会得到一顶帽子，还会得到一个朋友。A. win赢得，获得；B. attract吸引；C. meet遇到；D. admire钦佩。由上文“Any student that has been on Miss Patty’s bus gets a hat, and they also”和下文“a friend”可知，学生们不仅得到了一顶帽子，而且还获得了帕蒂小姐这个朋友，故选A。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“帕蒂小姐是他们的最喜欢的人之一。”三年级老师黛博拉·博斯沃思说。A. roles角色；B. favorites最喜欢的人/物；C. choices选择；D. joys高兴。上文提到帕蒂小姐校车上的学生都会得到一顶帽子，还会得到一个朋友，这说明学生们很喜欢帕蒂小姐，由此可知，帕蒂小姐是他们的最喜欢的人之一，故选B。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：帕蒂小姐的善良和慷慨令人鼓舞。A. humor幽默；B. wisdom智慧；C. generosity大方；D. courage勇气。上文提到帕蒂小姐给学生们编织帽子可知，她很善良且慷慨，故选C。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她给我们所有人树立了一个很好的榜样，告诉我们可以改变别人的生活，即使是做帽子这样简单的事情。A. put放下；B. leave离开；C. give给；D. make制作。make a difference固定搭配，意为“产生影响”，由下文“a difference in the lives of others”可知，帕蒂小姐给学生们制作帽子，她对学生产生影响，受到学生们的喜欢，故选D。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：她给我们所有人树立了一个很好的榜样，告诉我们可以改变别人的生活，即使是做帽子这样简单的事情。A. useful有用的；B. meaningful有意义的；C. funny有趣的；D. easy简单的。由下文“making hats”可知，制作帽子这种简单的事情也能改变别人的生活，故选D。
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Traditionally, robots have been hard, made of metal and other rigid material. But a team of scientists at Harvard University in the US has managed to build an ____56____ (entire) soft robot — the “Octobot”.
___57___ (describe) in science journal Nature, the “Octobot” could pave the way for ____58____ (intelligent) robots that could be used in search, rescue and exploration than the traditional ones. “The Octobot is a minimal system which may serve ____59____ a foundation for a new generation of completely soft, autonomous robots,” the study’s authors wrote.
Researchers ____60____ (work) on building soft robots for decades. They’ve taken ____61____ (inspire) from nature, looking to animals from jellyfish to cockroaches, which are often made up of more flexible matter.
However, creating a completely soft robot ____62____ (remain) a challenge. Even if engineers build a silicone(硅酮)body, ____63____ is still a grand challenge to construct flexible versions of essential parts, such as a source of power.
“____64____ soft robotics is still in its early stage, it holds a great promise for several applications, such as search-rescue operations and explorations,” Barbara Mazzolai of Technology, Center for Micro-BioRobotics, wrote in a comment. “Soft robots might also open up new approaches to _____65_____ (improve) wellness and quality of life.”
【答案】56. entirely
57. Described
58. more intelligent
59. as 60. have been working/have worked
61. inspiration
62. remains
63. it 64. Although/Though/While
65. improving
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了柔软的机器人— Octobot。
【56题详解】
考查副词。句意：但美国哈佛大学的一组科学家已经成功制造出了一个完全软性的机器人——“章鱼机器人”。分析可知，所填空应是副词修饰之后的形容词soft，所给词为形容词entire，之后添加副词后缀-ly, 构成其副词。故填entirely。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：据《自然》科学杂志报道，“章鱼机器人”可能会为研发出比传统机器人更智能的搜索、救援和探索机器人铺平道路。分析可知，所填空在句中作状语，且与主语之间为被动关系，应用过去分词。故填Described。，
【58题详解】
考查形容词比较级。句意：据《自然》科学杂志报道，“章鱼机器人”可能会为研发出比传统机器人更智能的搜索、救援和探索机器人铺平道路。根据后文有比较连词“than”可知，此处用比较级。故填more intelligent。
【59题详解】
考查介词。句意：该研究的作者写道:“章鱼机器人是一个最小的系统，它可以作为新一代完全柔软的，自动机器人的基础。”serve as sth, 固定结构，意为“作为某物使用”。故填as。
【60题详解】
考查时态。句意：几十年来，研究人员一直致力于制造软机器人。 根据时间状语“for decades”可知，应是现在完成时或现在完成进行时。故填have been working/have worked。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意：他们从大自然中获得灵感，研究动物，从水母到蟑螂，这些动物通常是由更灵活的物质构成的。分析可知，take为及物动词，之后可接名词作宾语。故填inspiration。
【62题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：然而，创造一个完全柔软的机器人仍然是一个挑战。分析可知，文章为一般现在时，主语为“creating a completely soft robot”，动名词作主语为第三人称单数，谓语动词用单数。故填remains。
【63题详解】
考查it作形式主语。句意：即使工程师们建造了一个硅树脂的身体，构建灵活版本的重要部分，如电源，仍然是一个巨大的挑战。分析可知，所填空为句中主语位置，且句中真正主语为“to construct flexible versions of essential parts”动词不定式结构，因此所填空应是it作形式主语。故填it。
【64题详解】
考查连词。句意：尽管软机器人技术仍处于早期阶段，它在很多方面都有很好的应用前景，比如搜救行动和探索。分析可知，前后句为转折关系，“___9____ soft robotics is still in its early stage”应是让步状语从句，可由“although/though/while”引导。故填Although/Though/While。
【65题详解】
考查动名词。句意：软机器人也可能为改善健康和生活质量开辟新途径。分析可知，空前to为介词，之后接动名词作宾语。故填improving。
第四部分 完成句子（共10小题，每小题2分，满分20分）
根据各句括号内的中文提示，用恰当的短语或结构的正确形式完成句子，每空限填一个词。
66. The old house ________ ________(属于) my uncle dates back to the 1980s.(根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. belonging ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配和非谓语动词。句意：属于我叔叔的那栋老房子可以追溯到20世纪80年代。belong to意为“属于”，为固定搭配。分析句子结构，本句的谓语是dates，所以空处应用非谓语动词。逻辑主语The old house和belong之间是主谓关系，所以应用现在分词，作后置定语。故填belonging；to。
67. I was organizing my words in my head when the girl next to me ________ ________ ________ ________（<用肘>轻推了我一下）. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. gave ②. me ③. a ④. nudge
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配和时态。句意：我正在脑海中组织语言，这时我旁边的女孩用胳膊肘推了我一下。give sb. a nudge意为“用胳膊肘轻推某人一下”，为固定搭配，这里是轻推了“我”一下，应用代词宾格me作宾语。was doing...when...为固定句型，意为“正在做某事，这时……”，when引导的句子应用一般过去时。故填gave；me；a；nudge。
68. All are welcome to join the Yoga Club ________(不论，不管) age or sex. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】regardless of
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：欢迎所有人加入瑜伽俱乐部，不分年龄和性别。根据汉语提示可知短语为regardless of，故填regardless of。
69. Football ________(打破，砸破) walls and brings people together on and off the field. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】breaks down
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配、时态和主谓一致。句意：足球打破了壁垒，把球场内外的人们聚集在一起。根据汉语提示，这里应用break down，为固定短语。根据and后的brings可知，这里应用一般现在时，且主语为Football，所以谓语应用单数形式。故填breaks down。
70. Experts have predicted that more than half of the world’s 6,000 languages may ________(灭绝) in the next century. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】die out
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：专家预测，世界上6000种语言中有一半以上可能在下个世纪消亡。根据句意及汉语提示可知，此处使用动词短语die out，空前有情态动词may，应用动词原形。故填die out。
71. Later I decided to ________my previous experience ________learning how to read and write.(把……应用于……) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. apply ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：后来我决定把以前的经验应用到学习读写上。根据汉语提示可知短语为apply...to，此处为不定式作宾语，应用原形。故填①apply；②to。
72. When he returned to his hometown after the war, he found it had changed ________ ________(认不出，难以认出). (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. beyond ②. recognition
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。句意：当他战后回到家乡时，他发现那里已经变得面目全非。根据汉语提示可知，此处使用介词短语beyond recognition，故填beyond recognition。
73. Research has shown that having a ________ ________ (偏爱，喜爱) junk food can result in obesity. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. preference ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配。句意：研究表明喜欢吃垃圾食品会导致肥胖。have a preference to意为“偏爱，喜爱”，为固定搭配，所以此处应用名词preference表示“偏爱”作宾语，用介词to表示“对于”。故填①preference②to。
74. ________ ________(如果……怎么办？) I can’t understand the local people when I get to America (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. What ②. if
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句式。句意：如果我到了美国听不懂当地人说的话怎么办？表示“如果……怎么办？”应用固定句式what if。句首首字母应大写。故填①What②if。
75. I hope my advice will be ________ ________(对……有益) you in your English study. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. beneficial ②. to
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词短语。句意：希望我的建议对你的英语学习会有帮助。表示“对……有益”应用形容词短语be beneficial to，此处用形容词beneficial表示“有益的”作表语。故填①beneficial②to。
第五部分 应用文写作（满分20分）
76. 假定你是校英语报记者李华。你校于12月21日举办了以“保护生态环境，建设绿色家园”为主题的英语演讲比赛。请你就此事写一篇报道。内容包括：
1.比赛目的；
2.比赛过程；
3.比赛反响。
注意：1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3.提示词：保护生态环境，建设绿色家园 Protecting the Eco-environment；Building a Green Homeland
An English Speech Contest
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【答案】One possible version:
An English Speech Contest
On December 21st, our school held an English speech contest with the theme of “Protecting the Ecological Environment and Building a Green Homeland”. The purpose of this contest was to raise awareness among students about environmental protection and promote green living practices.
During the competition, participants delivered passionate speeches on the importance of preserving nature and the impact of climate change. The judges rated them according to the participants’ oral skills and content.
The contest received an overwhelming response from students. Many of them expressed their gratitude towards the organizers for providing a platform to discuss environmental issues. The success of this event has encouraged the school to host more competitions aimed at fostering a green consciousness among students.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生写一篇报道，讲述英语演讲比赛的比赛目的、比赛过程、比赛反响。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
比赛：contest→competition
目：purpose→aim
发表演讲：deliver speeches→give speeches/talks
重要性：importance→significance
感激：gratitude→thankfulness/appreciation
2. 句式拓展
简单句改为强调句
原句：On December 21st, our school held an English speech contest with the theme of “Protecting the Ecological Environment and Building a Green Homeland”.
拓展句：It was on December 21st that our school held an English speech contest with the theme of “Protecting the Ecological Environment and Building a Green Homeland”.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Many of them expressed their gratitude towards the organizers for providing a platform to discuss environmental issues.(使用了动名词作宾语、不定式作后置定语)
【高分句型2】The success of this event has encouraged the school to host more competitions aimed at fostering a green consciousness among students.(使用了不定式作宾补、过去分词作后置定语、动名词作宾语)