中山市华侨中学2025届高二年纪下学期第一次段考
英语科试题
本试卷分选择题和非选择两部分。满分12分，考试用时12分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由三个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分为选择题。 第二部分的第二节和第三部分为非选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷个题目指定区域内的相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案。不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
5. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。
第一部分：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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Must-See Destinations in 2024
Are you ready to explore the world in 2024 Whether you dream of sailing down famous European rivers or exploring unique places, our list of must-see destinations is here to inspire your travels.
Spain
Throw yourself into the rich culture and history of Spain. From the sunny beaches of Tenerife to the Moorish architecture (建筑物) of Andalucía, there’s so much to explore in this lively country. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) city of La Laguna and become amazed at the beauty of Cordoba, Seville, and La Alhambra, or relax on a beach holiday to Majorca or Tenerife.
Montenegro
Despite its size, Montenegro has beautiful beaches, rich history, and a breathtaking channel. Experience the beauty of the Montenegrin coast — Dalmatia’s jewel (宝石) is the UNESCO World Heritage listed oasis of Dubrovnik, famously praised by Lord Bryon as The Pearl of the Adriatic.
Croatia
Discover the beauty that is Dubrovnik. Explore the 16th-century city’s defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Sail along Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, where attractive villages and beautiful towns like Pula, Rovinj, and Pore are just waiting to be explored...
South Africa
Explore the wonders of South Africa, from the Garden Route’s nature reserves to the thrill of a Safari drive in the Kariega Game Reserve. Discover the different plants and animals while searching for the “Big Five” on an unforgettable South Africa holiday.
With over 25 years of experience creating holidays for the curious, Travel Department ensures that your journey is in good hands. Plus as a trusted Reader’s Digest Travel partner, you can get special deals when you travel with them across lots of different 2024 holidays. If you want to know more information, please click here.
1. What do Spain and Montenegro have in common
A. They are both praised by tourists.
B. They both have world heritage cities.
C. They are known for their architectures.
D. They both own beaches and rich history.
2. Which destination will attract people who are interested in creatures
A. Spain. B. South Africa.
C. Montenegro. D. Croatia.
3. Where is this text most likely from
A. A website. B. A guidebook.
C. A novel. D. A magazine.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了2024年必去旅行目的地：西班牙、黑山、克罗地亚和南非。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Spain部分中“Throw yourself into the rich culture and history of Spain. From the sunny beaches of Tenerife to the Moorish architecture (建筑物) of Andalucía, there’s so much to explore in this lively country.(让自己沉浸在西班牙丰富的文化和历史中。从特内里费岛阳光明媚的海滩到Andalucía的摩尔式建筑，这个充满活力的国家有很多值得探索的地方。)”以及Montenegro部分中“Despite its size, Montenegro has beautiful beaches, rich history, and a breathtaking channel. (尽管面积不大，黑山拥有美丽的海滩、丰富的历史和令人惊叹的海峡。)”可知，它们都拥有海滩和丰富的历史。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据South Africa部分中“Discover the different plants and animals while searching for the “Big Five” on an unforgettable South Africa holiday.(探索不同的植物和动物，同时寻找“五大”在一个难忘的南非假期。)”可知，对生物感兴趣的人可以来南非旅游。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“ If you want to know more information, please click here.( 如果您想了解更多信息，请点击这里。)”可知，本文出自于网站。故选A。
B
One day, Amanda was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer of an early stage. During this time, she was admitted to a college. She planned to save money to meet the college expense and then seek medical treatment for the cancer.
Her father, Clint and her friends didn’t want her to put off her treatment due to the expense. They took matters into their own hands and started a GoFundMe campaign. A longtime friend of the family was cofounder of a group named Praynksters, known for random acts of kindness. The friend decided to use their own group to help the family. The group came up with the creative idea to spread the word and invite families, friends, and strangers who wanted to help to take part in a donation activity. The event induced the enormous assistance from the local community.
Clint and Amanda were moved as the crowd passed by and the donations poured in. The event brought the family over $13, 000 in donations to go towards her medical treatments. The generous act of kindness gave the family a comforting, and optimistic feeling during a time when all hope seemed lost. Clint said that Amanda struggled with the idea of asking for help. She felt guilty and undeserving compared to others who are also struggling. She is still humbled by it all.
After several months of treatment, life for the family has started getting back to their normal routine. Once Amanda got her strength back, she returned to school and completed her bachelor's degree. The family is now inspired to volunteer in their local neighborhood and contribute to crowdfunding (众筹) efforts. They are grateful for the opportunity to give back and help others as many have helped them.
4. Why did Amanda postpone her treatment of cancer
A. She didn't care about her disease.
B. She had to take care of her family.
C. She was in a bad economic situation.
D. She couldn’t find an effective treatment.
5. What does the underlined word “induced” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Brought about. B. Made up.
C. Gave away. D. Set about.
6. Which of the following best describes Amanda
A. Shameful but caring.
B. Kind-hearted and grateful.
C. Curious and warm-hearted.
D. Hard- working and humorous.
7. What can we infer from the text
A. It's quite easy to cure Amanda’s cancer.
B. Praynksters is a nonprofit organization funded by Clint.
C. Volunteering is very popular in Amanda's community.
D. A GoFundMe campaign is actually a crowdfunding activity.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文主要讲述了阿曼达被诊断患有癌症，但由于经济困难，无法完成治疗。在家人及朋友的帮助下，他们发起了GoFundMe活动，这次活动为这家人带来了超过13000美元的捐款，这些捐款用于她的治疗。经过几个月的治疗，这家人的生活恢复了正常，阿曼达继续回到校园进行学习，与此同时，这家人成为了当地社区的志愿者并为众筹做出贡献。他们很感激有回报别人和帮助别人的机会，就像很多人曾经帮助过他们一样。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段第一句“Her father, Clint and her friends didn’t want her to put off her treatment due to the expense. (她的父亲克林特和她的朋友们不希望她因为费用问题而推迟治疗)”可知，阿曼达推迟了她的癌症治疗的原因是费用问题。故选C项。
【5题详解】
猜测词义题。根据第三段前两句“Clint and Amanda were moved as the crowd passed by and the donations poured in. The event brought the family over $13,000 in donations to go towards her medical treatments. (当人群经过，捐款大量涌入时，克林特和阿曼达被感动了。这次活动为这家人带来了超过13000美元的捐款，用于她的治疗)”可知，“induced”在该句中得到的含义。A. Brought about.带来，获得，得到；B. Made up.组成，编造，化妆；C. Gave away.赠送；泄露；D. Set about.着手，开始做。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段最后两句“The family is now inspired to volunteer in their local neighborhood and contribute to crowd funding (众筹) efforts. They are grateful for the opportunity to give back and help others as many have helped them.(这家人现在被激励志愿参与他们当地社区服务，并为众筹努力做出贡献。他们很感激有回报别人和帮助别人的机会，就像很多人曾经帮助过他们一样)”可知，阿曼达是心地善良的和感激的人。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第二句“They took matters into their own hands and started a GoFundMe campaign.”(他们采取了自己的行动，并发起了GoFundMe活动。)及第二段第五句“The group came up with the creative idea to spread the word and invite families, friends, and strangers who wanted to help to take part in a donation activity.(该组织想出了一个创意，就是要传播这个消息，邀请想要帮忙的家人、朋友和陌生人参加捐赠活动)”可知，GoFundMe campaign是一个众筹活动。故选D项。
【点睛】做细节理解题时同学们需要将题干与原文、选项与原文三位一体逐一照应，题干与选项都是原文的同义、近义或反义表达。例如，在第1小题中，题干中问为什么阿曼达推迟了她的癌症治疗 而原文中表达的是她的父亲克林特和她的朋友们不希望她因为费用问题而推迟治疗。（题干与原文是近义表达）；C选项“她的经济状况很糟糕”和原文“因为费用问题”属于同义词表达。
C
The French couple Katia and Maurica Kraff, shard and attraction to volcanoes (火山), one that perhaps approached an addiction. There are many people interested in volcanoes, but very few who are willing to climb an erupting crater (喷发的火山口) and approach the flowing lava (岩浆). Katia and Maurice did a lot of work, shooting photographs and films of volcano eruptions, always being the first on the scene of an active volcano, and the ones who fearlessly came to just a few feet from lava flows. They were not only highly respected by volcanologists (火山学家) all around the world, but also envied.
The couple met in the 1960s when they were both students at the University of Strasbourg, and got married in 1970. Both of them were attracted to volcanoes since childhood. Upon graduating, Katia and Maurice pursued their careers as volcano observers with no financial support at all, just their own savings, which they spent on a trip to Stromboli to observe the eruption of the volcano.
They took an incredible and valuable set of photographs of the near-continuous eruption. People were curious about the photographs, while public officials working on threatening volcanoes found them useful. This interest in their work helped the French couple to establish a career in documenting eruptions. Now able to obtain financial support for their work, Katia and Maurice visited hundreds, if not thousands, of volcanoes around the globe. They traveled and recorded eruptions, always getting closer to the danger than anyone else.
In June 1991, along with 40 other people, the Kraffts set out to film the eruption at Mount Unzen in Japan. A sudden and unexpected flow took place and all the people in its path were killed. Later investigation revealed that Katia’s and Maurice’s bodies were closest to the volcano crater. They were 44 and 45 years old respectively.
In their 25-year-long career, the couple documented hundreds of volcanoes, and their work consists of thousands of sill photos, 300 hours off film materials, a number of books, and scientific articles published in Bulletin of Volcanology.
8. When did the couple start their career as volcano observers
A. As children. B. While studying at college.
C. When leaving university. D. After getting married.
9. What is unique to the couple’s photographs of volcanoes
A They focused on threatening volcanoes.
B. They were taken with their own savings.
C. They recorded continuous eruption of volcanoes.
D. They were shot at a shorter distance from lava flows.
10. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A. The couple didn’t get prepared before setting out.
B. The couple had been married for 25 years before the accident.
C. The couple made a great fortune (财富) with what they shot.
D. The couple went ahead of the rest at the last minute.
11. Which o f the following can best describe the couple
A. Caring and demanding. B. Promising and optimistic.
C. Brave and devoted. D. Dynamic and calm.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. D 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了法国火山科学家Katia和Maurice Krafft夫妇的火山探索故事。他们曾经拍摄了许多令人难以置信的火山熔岩镜头，对尽可能接近火山爆发地点有着共同的热情，这种热情远远超过了人类历史上大多数人敢于接近这些危险之地的程度。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Upon graduating, Katia and Maurice pursued their careers as volcano observers with no financial support at all, just their own savings, which they spent on a trip to Stromboli to observe the eruption of the volcano. (毕业后，Katia和Maurice在没有任何经济支持的情况下从事火山观察员的职业，只有他们自己的积蓄，这些积蓄是他们去Stromboli观察火山喷发时花的。)”可知，夫妇二人大学一毕业就开始了他们的火山探索事业。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“They traveled and recorded eruptions, always getting closer to the danger than anyone else. (他们旅行并记录火山喷发，总是比任何人都更接近危险。)”可知，他们选择了比其他人接近火山口的地方拍摄火山照片，这是别人难以做到的，也让他们的照片与众不同。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Later investigation revealed that Katia’s and Maurice’s bodies were closest to the volcano crater. (后来的调查显示，Katia和 Maurice的身体离火山口最近。)”可知，在生命最后一刻，夫妇二人是离火山口最近的，这对夫妇在最后一刻走在了其他人的前面。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“They traveled and recorded eruptions, always getting closer to the danger than anyone else. (他们旅行并记录火山喷发，总是比任何人都更接近危险。)”和最后一段“In their 25-year-long career, the couple documented hundreds of volcanoes, and their work consists of thousands of sill photos, 300 hours off film materials, a number of books, and scientific articles published in Bulletin of Volcanology. (在他们25年的职业生涯中，这对夫妇记录了数百座火山，他们的工作包括数千张静止照片，300小时的电影材料，许多书籍和发表在《火山学公报》上的科学文章。)”可知，夫妇二人总是冲在离火山口最近的第一线，25年间获取了大量一手的宝贵资料，所以他们是勇敢和敬业的。故选C。
D
The Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week held in Ethiopia in November attracted over 5,000 visitors. Though the number is not extremely high, the continent is becoming a new global fashion leader, according to a UNESCO report.
Although most African fashion businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises (企业), the report identified a growing number of high-fashion brands concentrated in key markets on the continent. What makes African fashion unique is its authenticity (真实性), according to Kenyan designer Aulga Nato. “If you check most fashion houses elsewhere in the world, they have done so much that they have less creativity in what they are putting out now. Africa, on the other hand, is rich in cloth. We are huge cotton growers, and we are rich in every single way. That’s our fashion,” she explained.
Africa is a major producer of raw materials (原材料) for the fashion industry, with 37 out of 54 African countries producing cotton and textile exports from the continent averaging $15.5 billion (about 110.2 billion yuan) a year. The continent also has a huge animal population from which it sources animal skins. However, there’s a huge shortage of chemicals to make the materials needed to treat the leather (皮革) from animals used in the clothing industry. And the continent still faces challenges related to the movement of people.
Despite these challenges, African designers are giving their best to their work and leading the world in sustainable fashion and practices. African governments have also taken measures to help designers in achieving their aims. It seems that their efforts have paid off. After checking clothing exhibits at a fashion event, Ghanaian exhibitor Solomon Dodoo noticed that every single cloth is unique and there are no two pieces of cloth that look alike.
12. What makes Africa have an unusual fashion
A. Its increasing tourism. B. Its huge cotton production.
C. A report from the UNESCO. D. The authenticity of its fashion.
13. What challenge does African fashion face
A. A great need for animal skins.
B. Lack of chemicals for treating leather.
C. The development of cotton production.
D. Shortage of creativity among designers.
14. Why do African designers overcome challenges successfully
A. They are supported by African governments.
B They abandon unique and sustainable fashion.
C. They lead the world in the clothing industry.
D. They check clothing exhibits at a fashion event.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. African Fashion is Popular in the World
B. African Designers Face Difficulties in Fashion
C. African Countries Have Materials for the Fashion Industry
D. Africa’s Advantages Promote Its Fashion Industry’s Success
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是非洲的时尚业正在崛起，成为全球的时尚领导者。非洲的时尚业以其独特的真实性和创造力著称，尽管面临着材料和人员流动的挑战。非洲设计师正在领导可持续的时尚实践，并取得了成功。非洲政府也采取了措施来支持设计师们实现其目标。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“What makes African fashion unique is its authenticity (真实性), according to Kenyan designer Aulga Nato. (肯尼亚设计师奥尔加 北约表示，非洲时尚的独特之处在于它的真实性。)”可知，非洲时尚的独特之处在于它的真实性。故选D。
13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“However, there’s a huge shortage of chemicals to make the materials needed to treat the leather (皮革) from animals used in the clothing industry. And the continent still faces challenges related to the movement of people.( 然而，用于处理服装工业中使用的动物皮革所需材料的化学物质严重短缺。非洲大陆仍然面临着与人口流动有关的挑战。)”可知，非洲时尚界面临的是用于处理服装工业中使用的动物皮革所需材料的化学物质严重短缺的问题。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“African governments have also taken measures to help designers in achieving their aims.(非洲各国政府也采取措施帮助设计师实现他们的目标。)”可知，非洲设计师能成功地克服挑战是因为有非洲各国政府也采取措施帮助设计师实现他们的目标，即他们被非洲政府所支持。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中“What makes African fashion unique is its authenticity (真实性), according to Kenyan designer Aulga Nato. (肯尼亚设计师奥尔加 北约表示，非洲时尚的独特之处在于它的真实性。)”以及通读全文可知，文章介绍的是非洲的时尚业正在崛起，成为全球的时尚领导者。非洲的时尚业之所以成功是因为其以其独特的真实性和创造力著称。D选项“Africa’s Advantages Promote Its Fashion Industry’s Success(非洲的优势促进了时尚产业的成功)”概括文章主要内容，符合标题。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，共12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Looking for a way to connect with nature but you're not sure how to when you live in the city Here are a few ways to live in harmony with nature and reduce your pressure.
Go on a wildlife walk.
There’s lots of urban wildlife for you to discover so you can reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information. ____16____ . A wildlife walk is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature because it helps you to realize that you're surrounded (围绕) by nature.
____17____ .
Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with the earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes. This very direct connection with nature will make you realize that you're part of the huge world, helping you to relax and feel calmer.
Attract nature yourself.
One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you. ____18____ . You can also fill some tubs (盆) with flowers to attract butterflies. Create a friendly place for nature and you're sure to attract all kinds of beings passing close to your home.
Create a small garden.
Plants and flowers are part of nature as well and even the tiniest amount of space can be turned into a beautiful garden. If you’ve got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers. ____19____. Imagine how satisfying it would be to share them with your friends and family.
Use these tips for connecting with nature and living a more comfortable lifestyle in a big city. ____20____ .
A. Have a walk in a park
B. Take off your shoes and walk barefoot (赤脚地)
C. You can grow your own vegetables on it as well
D. You can put a bird feeder (喂食器) on your balcony or by your window
E. Meantime, this is the best method of improving your health and well-being
F. They often offer guided walks to help you enjoy the natural beauty in your cities
G. It's a different way of experiencing nature helping you to enjoy it from a different viewpoint
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了生活在城市里亲近大自然，与大自然和谐相处降低压力的几条建议。
【16题详解】
根据段落标题“Go on a wildlife walk(去野外散步)”可知，本段建议进行发现野生动物的散步，空前提到“you can reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information(你可以向你市公园部门获取一些有价值的信息)”说明你可以从市公园部门获取一些有效信息，F项“他们通常提供一些指导性的漫步，帮你享受你所在城市的自然之美”承接上文，符合题意。F项中的They指代上文中的“your city park departments”。故选F项。
【17题详解】
空格处为段落标题。根据下文“Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes.( 没有什么比不穿鞋在草地上走几分钟更能让你感觉与地球紧密相连的了)”可知，本段建议在草地上不穿鞋子的行走，B项中的“walk barefoot” 符合，因此推断B项“脱下鞋，赤脚走路”为段落标题。故选B项。
【18题详解】
上文“One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you.(与自然建立联系的最好方法之一就是让它来到你身边)”说明接近自然的最好的方法之一是让自然来到你身边，下文“You can also fill some tubs (盆) with flowers to attract butterflies. (你也可以在一些盆里种满花来吸引蝴蝶)”建议了一种方式，用养花的盆来吸引蝴蝶，因此推断空格处应该也是选择一种方式来吸引某个事物，D项“你可以在阳台上或窗户上放一个喂鸟器”符合语境，用喂鸟器来吸引鸟类，也是一种大自然来到身边的方式，和用花盆来吸引蝴蝶并列。故选D项。
【19题详解】
上文“If you’ve got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers.(如果你有一个阳台，放满花盆)”意为种植一些花，又因下文的them可知，横线处应该代表种植某种植物，结合选项，C项“你也可以在它上面自己种蔬菜”符合语境，vegetable和flower相对应，故选C项。
【20题详解】
空格处是文章最后一句，根据上文“Use these tips for connecting with nature and living a more comfortable lifestyle in a big city.(使用这些技巧与大自然联系，在大城市过上更舒适的生活方式)”可知，应该填写一句总结性的话，全文都在解释亲近自然的好处，所以应该首尾呼应，也应该填亲近自然的好处之类的选项，根据选项的意思，E项“同时，这是改善你的健康和健康的最佳方法”符合语境，“the best method”指的是和自然和谐相处的方式，符合首尾呼应的原则，故选E项。
第二部分： 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The doorbell rang one mid-December evening. I frequently had unexpected visitors in those early days after my husband’s ____21____. But when my 6-year-old son opened the door, nobody was there. ____22____, on the doormat was a box, tied with a silver ____23____ and a note that said “On the First Day of Christmas...” A mystery.
Sam had died that fall, ____24____ me the single parent of our two boys, 6 and 8. My sons and I had already ____25____ to deal with Halloween, and Thanksgiving without Daddy. Still, I was afraid of Christmas. How could December have ____26____ without my husband
The next night, the doorbell rang again. Another ____27____ came, decorated with the same silver ribbon (带子) and ____28____ the same card reading “On the Second Day of Christmas...”
For the next couple of nights, my boys waited near the front door to see who was leaving the gifts, but the bearer would always choose the moment they left to ____29____.
I didn’t know who the secret Santa was. But there was one thing I did know. In those dark days of ____30____, somebody was shining a light our way with a simple but ____31____ message: “You are loved.” It was such a strange feeling, to be left in darkness on the one hand and drawn so firmly toward ____32____ on the other. I believe hope will make a(n) ____33____.
After 11 days of offerings, we weren’t sure what to ____34____ when we approached home on that 12th night. I trusted there would be ____35____.
21. A. promotion B. death C. retirement D. operation
22. A. Otherwise B. Besides C. Instead D. Therefore
23. A. rope B. paper C. flower D. ribbon
24. A. leaving B. finding C. naming D. considering
25. A. agreed B. planned C. managed D. promised
26. A. arrived B. returned C. ended D. escaped
27. A. book B. toy C. box D. pet
28. A. designing B. including C. showing D. making
29. A. get through B. set off C. move on D. turn up
30. A. regret B. sadness C. anger D. disappointment
31. A. annoying B. funny C. urgent D. powerful
32. A. dream B. light C. future D. home
33. A. difference B. effort C. comparison D. contribution
34. A. support B. offer C. expect D. appreciate
35. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一个作者在丈夫去世后，她和两个儿子在圣诞节期间收到了一系列神秘的礼物，给她们带来了温暖和希望。她们不知道是谁送的礼物，但通过这些礼物，她们感受到了自己被爱的感觉。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在我丈夫去世后的最初几天里，我经常有不速之客。A. promotion晋升；B. death死亡；C. retirement退休；D. operation手术。根据“Sam had died that fall”可知，作者的丈夫去世了。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，门垫上却放着一个被银丝带包装好盒子，上面附着一张纸条，上面写着“圣诞节的第一天……”一个谜团。A. Otherwise否则；B. Besides此外；C. Instead反而；D. Therefore因此。根据“nobody was there.”可知，虽然门铃响了，可是开门之后却没有人，反而会有一个包装好的盒子。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. rope绳子；B. paper纸；C. flower花；D. ribbon丝带。根据“on the doormat was a box, tied with a silver”可知，门口放置的是一个被银丝带包装好的盒子。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：山姆在那年秋天去世了，留下我独自抚养两个儿子，一个6岁，一个8岁。A. leaving留下；B. finding找到；C. naming命名；D. considering考虑。根据“me the single parent of our two boys, 6 and 8.”可知，丈夫的去世留下作者独自抚养两个儿子。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的儿子和我已经成功度过了没有爸爸的万圣节和感恩节。A. agreed同意；B. planned计划；C. managed做成；D. promised承诺。根据“to deal with Halloween, and Thanksgiving without Daddy.”可知，作者的儿子和自己已经成功度过了没有爸爸的万圣节和感恩节。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，我还是害怕圣诞节。12月怎么能没有我丈夫呢？A. arrived到达；B. returned返回；C. ended结束；D. escaped逃脱。根据“How could December”可知，圣诞节即将到来，故12月份的到来让作者感到害怕，因为丈夫的不在。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：又来了一个盒子，上面装饰着同样的银丝带，上面写着同样的卡片：“在圣诞节的第二天……”A. book书；B. toy玩具；C. box盒子；D. pet宠物。根据“on the doormat was a box”可知，这一次又是一个盒子。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. designing设计；B. including包括；C. showing展示；D. making制作。根据“the same card”可知，又来了一个盒子，上面装饰着同样的银丝带，上面包含着与第一次一样的卡片。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：接下来的几个晚上，我的儿子们在前门附近等着看是谁留下了礼物，但拿礼物的人总是选择在他们离开的时候出现。A. get through度过；B. set off出发；C. move on继续前进；D. turn up出现。根据“but the bearer would always choose the moment they left to”可知，儿子们在前门附近等着看是谁留下了礼物，但拿礼物的人总是选择在他们离开的时候出现。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那些悲伤的黑暗日子里，有人用一个简单但有力的信息为我们照亮了道路：“你被爱着。”A. regret后悔；B. sadness悲伤；C. anger愤怒；D. disappointment失望。根据“Sam had died that fall”以及“Still, I was afraid of Christmas. How could December have ____6____ without my husband ”可知，丈夫去世对作者来说是悲伤的黑暗的日子。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. annoying讨厌的；B. funny有趣的；C. urgent紧急的；D. powerful强大的。根据“somebody was shining a light our way with a simple but”可知，虽然陌生人留下了简单的但是有力的信息为作者一家人照亮了道路，前后构成转折关系。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一种多么奇怪的感觉，一方面被留在黑暗中，另一方面又被牢牢地拉向光明。A. dream梦想；B. light光亮的；C. future未来的；D. home家。根据“in darkness on the one hand”可知，此处构成对比即一方面被留在黑暗中，另一方面又被牢牢地拉向光明。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我相信希望会起作用。A. difference差别；B. effort努力；C. comparison比较；D. contribution贡献。根据“hope”可知，作者相信希望会起作用。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：经过11天的提供（礼物赠送），我们不确定在第12个晚上回到家时会发生什么。A. support支持；B. offer提供；C. expect期望，预计；D. appreciate感激。根据“we weren’t sure”可知，作者一家人不确定在第12个晚上回到家时会发生什么。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查不定代词词义辨析。句意：我相信一定会有某些东西。A. something某物；B. nothing没有东西；C. anything任何东西；D. everything一切事。根据“After 11 days of offerings”可知，因为连续11天有人为作者家人赠送礼物，因此作者相信第12天一定也会有东西在门口。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As the Year of the Dragon approached, sales of products with dragon elements have seen explosive ____36____ (grow) on major e-commerce platforms. Dragon, or long in Chinese, ____37____ (consider) as an important symbol of Chinese traditional culture, is believed to bring good luck and fortune.
Since January, products with dragon-themed elements, such as clothing, daily necessities and gold jewelry ____38____ (gain) popularity. Items such as red envelopes, mobile phone cases designed for the Chinese Year of the Dragon have also been favored by consumers, and____39____ (they) sales have surpassed those in the Year of the Rabbit last year.
Chinese consumers who buy dragon-themed goods are hoping ____40____ (live) a better life in the new year and displaying a strong sense ____41____ national pride and confidence in Chinese culture. The rich cultural meanings and the good wishes ____42____ the dragon carries have not only stimulated people’s passion for buying, but also satisfied their rising demand for personalized and ____43____ (create) products with unique cultural symbols.
Spring Festival is the traditional festival Chinese people attach the most importance to, and it’s also ___44___ peak season for consumption. The shopping craze for dragon-related products ahead of Lunar New Year is essential for ____45____ (promote) the recovery of the consumer market.
【答案】36. growth
37. considered
38. have gained
39. their 40. to live
41. of 42. that##which
43. creative
44. a 45. promoting
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国消费者在即将到来的龙年购买带有龙元素的产品热潮，展示了对中国传统文化的自豪感和信心。这种热潮不仅满足了消费者对具有个性化和独特文化象征的产品的需求，也对促进消费市场的复苏起到了重要作用。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：随着龙年的临近，在各大电商平台上，龙元素产品的销量呈现爆发式增长。分析句子，此处需要用名词来作宾语，growth“增长”不可数。故填growth。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：龙被认为是中国传统文化的重要象征，被认为能带来好运和财富。分析句子，句中谓语动词为 is believed，因此空格处应考虑填非谓语动词，其逻辑主语为Dragon与consider之间是被动关系，故使用过去分词。故填considered。
【38题详解】
考查动词的时态。句意：自1月以来，服装、日用品和黄金珠宝等以龙为主题的产品受到了欢迎。空格处作谓语，根据时间状语Since可知，应用现在完成时，主语products为名词的复数形式，助动词用have。故填have gained。
【39题详解】
考查代词。句意：为中国龙年设计的红包、手机壳等物品也受到了消费者的青睐，去年的销量超过了兔年。分析句子，此处名词sales前用形容词性物主代词修饰。故填their。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：购买龙主题商品的中国消费者希望在新的一年里过上更好的生活，并表现出强烈的民族自豪感和对中国文化的信心。hope to do“希望做某事”固定搭配，不定式作宾语。故填to live。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意同上。a sense of为固定短语，意为“……感”。故填of。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：龙所承载的丰富的文化内涵和美好的祝愿，不仅激发了人们的购买热情，也满足了人们对具有独特文化符号的个性化和创意产品日益增长的需求。分析句子，设空处引导的是定语从句，修饰指物的先行词The rich cultural meanings and the good wishes，引导词在从句中作carries的宾语，应用关系代词which/that。故用that/which。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。分析句子，设空处使用create的形容词creative作定语，与前文的personalized构成并列关系。故填creative。
【44题详解】
考查冠词。句意：春节是中国人最重视的传统节日，也是一个消费旺季。句中的peak season为可数名词，此处表示泛指，故使用不定冠词，同时修饰词peak首字母为辅音音素。故填a。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：春节前对与龙相关的产品的购买热潮对促进消费市场的复苏至关重要。因为在介词for后，故要用动名词作宾语。故填promoting。
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周你校组织学生参观生态农业园。请你以A School Visit to an Organic Farm为题，为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A School Visit to an Organic Farm
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【答案】One possible version:
A School Visit to an Organic Farm
Last week, our school organized a visit to an organic farm to help students gain hands-on experience in eco-agriculture.
During the visit, students learned about eco-friendly agricultural practices while exploring the farm and seeing how fruits and vegetables are grown. The event raised students’ awareness of environmental protection and provided an opportunity to learn more about eco-agriculture.
Overall, the visit was a great success and students left with an increased understanding of the importance of preserving the environment, sustaining agriculture, and leading a healthy lifestyle.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生以李华的身份，为校英文报写一篇学生参观生态农业园的报道，需涵盖活动的目的、内容和反响三个方面的内容。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
获得：gain→obtain/attain
意识：awareness→consciousness
保护：protection→preservation/conservation
提供：provide→offer
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Last week, our school organized a visit to an organic farm to help students gain hands-on experience in eco-agriculture.
拓展句：Last week, our school organized a visit to an organic farm, which was to help students gain hands-on experience in eco-agriculture.
【点睛】[高分句型1] During the visit, students learned about eco-friendly agricultural practices while exploring the farm and seeing how fruits and vegetables are grown. (运用了while引导的时间状语从句的省略形式、how引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Overall, the visit was a great success and students left with an increased understanding of the importance of preserving the environment, sustaining agriculture, and leading a healthy lifestyle. (运用了动名词短语作of的宾语)
第二节 书面表达(25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mrs Flippen’s class sat listening to a talk being given by a local author. Tucker sat absent-minded in one of the library chairs. Most of the students wanted to hear about the writer’s work. Tucker did not.
“Why bother ” Tucker thought to himself. He always received low marks on his writing assignments, no matter how hard he worked on them. He could never think of anything interesting to write about.
“Does anyone have any questions ” Mrs Flippen asked her class.
Tucker raised his hand, “How do you know what to write about ”
“Well, sometimes I don’t,” the author replied. “It takes a lot of hard work to come up with ideas.” She reached down and pulled a worn-looking book from a cloth bag on the floor. “I find making a scrapbook (剪贴簿) helps.”
Tucker sat up a little straighter in his seat. “What’s in the book ” he asked.
“I fill it with pictures, stories, and notes about things that interest me.” The writer opened the scrapbook on her knee. “When I need an idea, I look through the book instead of staring at a blank page.”
Tucker thought about the author’s scrapbook as he walked home. He thought about staring at a blank page each time he tried to write a story. Digging in his bookcase, Tucker found an old binder (活页夹). He filled the binder with notepaper from his desk. After supper, Tucker cut some pictures out of the newspaper. Then he drew some pictures of his own. He cut and pasted (粘贴) stories from his old magazines. Then he looked up the words he did not know and wrote down their meanings.
In the days and weeks that followed, Tucker collected more ideas. He found that the more he collected, the easier it became to find things to collect. Tucker’s book of ideas grew fatter and fatter.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One morning, Mrs Flippen told the class about a story writing competition.
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Then came the day when the headmaster announced the result.
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【答案】作答示例
One morning, Mrs Flippen told the class about a story writing competition. Tucker wanted to win and he tried to make a good story. That night, Tucker looked through his scrapbook instead of staring at a blank page. At first, nothing happened. Slowly, he began to fit pieces together like a puzzle. He picked a setting for his story from a picture. He used the name from an article for his character. Tucker’s story started to grow. He worked on it every night until it came time to hand in the story.
Then came the day when the headmaster announced the result. However, the headmaster didn’t call out Tucker’s name. His story did not win. “Why did I try ” he thought to himself and sank into his chair, at a loss. “I know you are disappointed, Tucker,” Mrs Flippen said. “I want you to know I really like your story. It might not be the best in the class this time, but it is your best work so far.” Tucker smiled at Mrs Flippen and went to congratulate his classmates.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了不擅长写作的Tucker从一位来学校做演讲的作家那里获得了如何去写作的方法——剪贴簿。回到家之后，Tucker采用了这个方法，他发现收集的东西越多，就越容易找到要收集的东西，塔克的思想之书越来越厚。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①根据段首句子“一天早上，弗利彭太太向全班同学宣布了一场故事写作比赛的事。”可知，下文可描写Tucker利用剪贴簿来为比赛做准备的过程，他最终写出了故事。
②根据段首句子“然后，校长宣布结果的那一天到来了。”可知，下文要描写Tucker并没有听到自己的名字被校长念到，但是得到弗里彭太太的安慰和鼓励以及塔克对弗里彭太太笑了笑，然后去祝贺他的同学们。
2. 续写线索：翻阅剪贴簿，认真准备——完成故事——并没有获奖——弗里彭太太的安慰和鼓励——微笑——去祝贺他的同学们
3.词类激活
行为类
①盯着：stare at/gaze at
②使用：use/utilise
③想要做某事：want to do sth./feel like doing sth.
情绪类
①失望的：disappointed/despondent
②不知所措：at a loss/at his wits’ end
【点睛】[高分句型1] I want you to know I really like your story. (运用了省略that的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] He worked on it every night until it came time to hand in the story. (运用了until引导的时间状语从句)中山市华侨中学2025届高二年纪下学期第一次段考
英语科试题
本试卷分选择题和非选择两部分。满分12分，考试用时12分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由三个部分组成。其中，第一、二部分为选择题。 第二部分的第二节和第三部分为非选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在另发的答题卷个题目指定区域内的相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案。不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
5. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。
第一部分：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A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Must-See Destinations in 2024
Are you ready to explore the world in 2024 Whether you dream of sailing down famous European rivers or exploring unique places, our list of must-see destinations is here to inspire your travels.
Spain
Throw yourself into the rich culture and history of Spain. From the sunny beaches of Tenerife to the Moorish architecture (建筑物) of Andalucía, there’s so much to explore in this lively country. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage (遗产) city of La Laguna and become amazed at the beauty of Cordoba, Seville, and La Alhambra, or relax on a beach holiday to Majorca or Tenerife.
Montenegro
Despite its size, Montenegro has beautiful beaches, rich history, and a breathtaking channel. Experience the beauty of the Montenegrin coast — Dalmatia’s jewel (宝石) is the UNESCO World Heritage listed oasis of Dubrovnik, famously praised by Lord Bryon as The Pearl of the Adriatic.
Croatia
Discover the beauty that is Dubrovnik. Explore the 16th-century city’s defensive walls and red-roofed buildings. Sail along Croatia’s Adriatic Coast, where attractive villages and beautiful towns like Pula, Rovinj, and Pore are just waiting to be explored...
South Africa
Explore the wonders of South Africa, from the Garden Route’s nature reserves to the thrill of a Safari drive in the Kariega Game Reserve. Discover the different plants and animals while searching for the “Big Five” on an unforgettable South Africa holiday.
With over 25 years of experience creating holidays for the curious, Travel Department ensures that your journey is in good hands. Plus as a trusted Reader’s Digest Travel partner, you can get special deals when you travel with them across lots of different 2024 holidays. If you want to know more information, please click here.
1. What do Spain and Montenegro have in common
A. They are both praised by tourists.
B. They both have world heritage cities.
C. They are known for their architectures.
D. They both own beaches and rich history.
2. Which destination will attract people who are interested in creatures
A. Spain. B. South Africa.
C. Montenegro. D. Croatia.
3. Where is this text most likely from
A. A website. B. A guidebook.
C. A novel. D. A magazine.
B
One day, Amanda was diagnosed (诊断) with cancer of an early stage. During this time, she was admitted to a college. She planned to save money to meet the college expense and then seek medical treatment for the cancer.
Her father, Clint and her friends didn’t want her to put off her treatment due to the expense. They took matters into their own hands and started a GoFundMe campaign. A longtime friend of the family was cofounder of a group named Praynksters, known for random acts of kindness. The friend decided to use their own group to help the family. The group came up with the creative idea to spread the word and invite families, friends, and strangers who wanted to help to take part in a donation activity. The event induced the enormous assistance from the local community.
Clint and Amanda were moved as the crowd passed by and the donations poured in. The event brought the family over $13, 000 in donations to go towards her medical treatments. The generous act of kindness gave the family a comforting, and optimistic feeling during a time when all hope seemed lost. Clint said that Amanda struggled with the idea of asking for help. She felt guilty and undeserving compared to others who are also struggling. She is still humbled by it all.
After several months of treatment, life for the family has started getting back to their normal routine. Once Amanda got her strength back, she returned to school and completed her bachelor's degree. The family is now inspired to volunteer in their local neighborhood and contribute to crowdfunding (众筹) efforts. They are grateful for the opportunity to give back and help others as many have helped them.
4. Why did Amanda postpone her treatment of cancer
A. She didn't care about her disease.
B. She had to take care of her family.
C. She was in a bad economic situation.
D. She couldn’t find an effective treatment.
5. What does the underlined word “induced” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Brought about. B. Made up.
C. Gave away. D. Set about.
6. Which of the following best describes Amanda
A. Shameful but caring.
B. Kind-hearted and grateful.
C. Curious and warm-hearted.
D. Hard- working and humorous.
7. What can we infer from the text
A. It's quite easy to cure Amanda’s cancer.
B Praynksters is a nonprofit organization funded by Clint.
C. Volunteering is very popular in Amanda's community.
D. A GoFundMe campaign is actually a crowdfunding activity.
C
The French couple Katia and Maurica Kraff, shard and attraction to volcanoes (火山), one that perhaps approached an addiction. There are many people interested in volcanoes, but very few who are willing to climb an erupting crater (喷发的火山口) and approach the flowing lava (岩浆). Katia and Maurice did a lot of work, shooting photographs and films of volcano eruptions, always being the first on the scene of an active volcano, and the ones who fearlessly came to just a few feet from lava flows. They were not only highly respected by volcanologists (火山学家) all around the world, but also envied.
The couple met in the 1960s when they were both students at the University of Strasbourg, and got married in 1970. Both of them were attracted to volcanoes since childhood. Upon graduating, Katia and Maurice pursued their careers as volcano observers with no financial support at all, just their own savings, which they spent on a trip to Stromboli to observe the eruption of the volcano.
They took an incredible and valuable set of photographs of the near-continuous eruption. People were curious about the photographs, while public officials working on threatening volcanoes found them useful. This interest in their work helped the French couple to establish a career in documenting eruptions. Now able to obtain financial support for their work, Katia and Maurice visited hundreds, if not thousands, of volcanoes around the globe. They traveled and recorded eruptions, always getting closer to the danger than anyone else.
In June 1991, along with 40 other people, the Kraffts set out to film the eruption at Mount Unzen in Japan. A sudden and unexpected flow took place and all the people in its path were killed. Later investigation revealed that Katia’s and Maurice’s bodies were closest to the volcano crater. They were 44 and 45 years old respectively.
In their 25-year-long career, the couple documented hundreds of volcanoes, and their work consists of thousands of sill photos, 300 hours off film materials, a number of books, and scientific articles published in Bulletin of Volcanology.
8. When did the couple start their career as volcano observers
A. As children. B. While studying at college.
C. When leaving university. D. After getting married.
9. What is unique to the couple’s photographs of volcanoes
A. They focused on threatening volcanoes.
B. They were taken with their own savings.
C. They recorded continuous eruption of volcanoes.
D. They were shot at a shorter distance from lava flows.
10. What can we infer from the last two paragraphs
A. The couple didn’t get prepared before setting out.
B. The couple had been married for 25 years before the accident.
C. The couple made a great fortune (财富) with what they shot.
D. The couple went ahead of the rest at the last minute.
11. Which o f the following can best describe the couple
A. Caring and demanding. B. Promising and optimistic.
C. Brave and devoted. D. Dynamic and calm.
D
The Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week held in Ethiopia in November attracted over 5,000 visitors. Though the number is not extremely high, the continent is becoming a new global fashion leader, according to a UNESCO report.
Although most African fashion businesses are small and medium-sized enterprises (企业), the report identified a growing number of high-fashion brands concentrated in key markets on the continent. What makes African fashion unique is its authenticity (真实性), according to Kenyan designer Aulga Nato. “If you check most fashion houses elsewhere in the world, they have done so much that they have less creativity in what they are putting out now. Africa, on the other hand, is rich in cloth. We are huge cotton growers, and we are rich in every single way. That’s our fashion,” she explained.
Africa is a major producer of raw materials (原材料) for the fashion industry, with 37 out of 54 African countries producing cotton and textile exports from the continent averaging $15.5 billion (about 110.2 billion yuan) a year. The continent also has a huge animal population from which it sources animal skins. However, there’s a huge shortage of chemicals to make the materials needed to treat the leather (皮革) from animals used in the clothing industry. And the continent still faces challenges related to the movement of people.
Despite these challenges, African designers are giving their best to their work and leading the world in sustainable fashion and practices. African governments have also taken measures to help designers in achieving their aims. It seems that their efforts have paid off. After checking clothing exhibits at a fashion event, Ghanaian exhibitor Solomon Dodoo noticed that every single cloth is unique and there are no two pieces of cloth that look alike.
12. What makes Africa have an unusual fashion
A. Its increasing tourism. B. Its huge cotton production.
C. A report from the UNESCO. D. The authenticity of its fashion.
13. What challenge does African fashion face
A. A great need for animal skins.
B. Lack of chemicals for treating leather.
C. The development of cotton production.
D. Shortage of creativity among designers.
14. Why do African designers overcome challenges successfully
A. They are supported by African governments.
B They abandon unique and sustainable fashion.
C. They lead the world in the clothing industry.
D. They check clothing exhibits at a fashion event.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. African Fashion is Popular in the World
B. African Designers Face Difficulties in Fashion
C. African Countries Have Materials for the Fashion Industry
D. Africa’s Advantages Promote Its Fashion Industry’s Success
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，共12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Looking for a way to connect with nature but you're not sure how to when you live in the city Here are a few ways to live in harmony with nature and reduce your pressure.
Go on a wildlife walk.
There’s lots of urban wildlife for you to discover, so you can reach out to your city park departments to get some valuable information. ____16____ . A wildlife walk is one of the easiest ways to connect with nature because it helps you to realize that you're surrounded (围绕) by nature.
____17____ .
Nothing will make you feel as closely connected with the earth as walking without shoes on grass for a couple of minutes. This very direct connection with nature will make you realize that you're part of the huge world, helping you to relax and feel calmer.
Attract nature yourself.
One of the best ways to connect with nature is to make it come to you. ____18____ . You can also fill some tubs (盆) with flowers to attract butterflies. Create a friendly place for nature and you're sure to attract all kinds of beings passing close to your home.
Create a small garden.
Plants and flowers are part of nature as well and even the tiniest amount of space can be turned into a beautiful garden. If you’ve got a balcony (阳台), fill it with pots full of flowers. ____19____. Imagine how satisfying it would be to share them with your friends and family.
Use these tips for connecting with nature and living a more comfortable lifestyle in a big city. ____20____ .
A. Have a walk in a park
B. Take off your shoes and walk barefoot (赤脚地)
C. You can grow your own vegetables on it as well
D. You can put a bird feeder (喂食器) on your balcony or by your window
E. Meantime, this is the best method of improving your health and well-being
F. They often offer guided walks to help you enjoy the natural beauty in your cities
G. It's a different way of experiencing nature helping you to enjoy it from a different viewpoint
第二部分： 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C、D)中， 选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
The doorbell rang one mid-December evening. I frequently had unexpected visitors in those early days after my husband’s ____21____. But when my 6-year-old son opened the door, nobody was there. ____22____, on the doormat was a box, tied with a silver ____23____ and a note that said “On the First Day of Christmas...” A mystery.
Sam had died that fall, ____24____ me the single parent of our two boys, 6 and 8. My sons and I had already ____25____ to deal with Halloween, and Thanksgiving without Daddy. Still, I was afraid of Christmas. How could December have ____26____ without my husband
The next night, the doorbell rang again. Another ____27____ came, decorated with the same silver ribbon (带子) and ____28____ the same card reading “On the Second Day of Christmas...”
For the next couple of nights, my boys waited near the front door to see who was leaving the gifts, but the bearer would always choose the moment they left to ____29____.
I didn’t know who the secret Santa was. But there was one thing I did know. In those dark days of ____30____, somebody was shining a light our way with a simple but ____31____ message: “You are loved.” It was such a strange feeling, to be left in darkness on the one hand and drawn so firmly toward ____32____ on the other. I believe hope will make a(n) ____33____.
After 11 days of offerings, we weren’t sure what to ____34____ when we approached home on that 12th night. I trusted there would be ____35____.
21. A. promotion B. death C. retirement D. operation
22. A. Otherwise B. Besides C. Instead D. Therefore
23. A. rope B. paper C. flower D. ribbon
24. A. leaving B. finding C. naming D. considering
25. A. agreed B. planned C. managed D. promised
26. A. arrived B. returned C. ended D. escaped
27. A. book B. toy C. box D. pet
28. A. designing B. including C. showing D. making
29. A. get through B. set off C. move on D. turn up
30. A. regret B. sadness C. anger D. disappointment
31 A. annoying B. funny C. urgent D. powerful
32. A. dream B. light C. future D. home
33. A. difference B. effort C. comparison D. contribution
34. A. support B. offer C. expect D. appreciate
35. A. something B. nothing C. anything D. everything
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
As the Year of the Dragon approached, sales of products with dragon elements have seen explosive ____36____ (grow) on major e-commerce platforms. Dragon, or long in Chinese, ____37____ (consider) as an important symbol of Chinese traditional culture, is believed to bring good luck and fortune.
Since January, products with dragon-themed elements, such as clothing, daily necessities and gold jewelry ____38____ (gain) popularity. Items such as red envelopes, mobile phone cases designed for the Chinese Year of the Dragon have also been favored by consumers, and____39____ (they) sales have surpassed those in the Year of the Rabbit last year.
Chinese consumers who buy dragon-themed goods are hoping ____40____ (live) a better life in the new year and displaying a strong sense ____41____ national pride and confidence in Chinese culture. The rich cultural meanings and the good wishes ____42____ the dragon carries have not only stimulated people’s passion for buying, but also satisfied their rising demand for personalized and ____43____ (create) products with unique cultural symbols.
Spring Festival is the traditional festival Chinese people attach the most importance to, and it’s also ___44___ peak season for consumption. The shopping craze for dragon-related products ahead of Lunar New Year is essential for ____45____ (promote) the recovery of the consumer market.
第三部分：写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，上周你校组织学生参观生态农业园。请你以A School Visit to an Organic Farm为题，为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A School Visit to an Organic Farm
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第二节 书面表达(25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Mrs Flippen’s class sat listening to a talk being given by a local author. Tucker sat absent-minded in one of the library chairs. Most of the students wanted to hear about the writer’s work. Tucker did not.
“Why bother ” Tucker thought to himself. He always received low marks on his writing assignments no matter how hard he worked on them. He could never think of anything interesting to write about.
“Does anyone have any questions ” Mrs Flippen asked her class.
Tucker raised his hand, “How do you know what to write about ”
“Well, sometimes I don’t,” the author replied. “It takes a lot of hard work to come up with ideas.” She reached down and pulled a worn-looking book from a cloth bag on the floor. “I find making a scrapbook (剪贴簿) helps.”
Tucker sat up a little straighter in his seat. “What’s in the book ” he asked.
“I fill it with pictures, stories, and notes about things that interest me.” The writer opened the scrapbook on her knee. “When I need an idea, I look through the book instead of staring at a blank page.”
Tucker thought about the author’s scrapbook as he walked home. He thought about staring at a blank page each time he tried to write a story. Digging in his bookcase, Tucker found an old binder (活页夹). He filled the binder with notepaper from his desk. After supper, Tucker cut some pictures out of the newspaper. Then he drew some pictures of his own. He cut and pasted (粘贴) stories from his old magazines. Then he looked up the words he did not know and wrote down their meanings.
In the days and weeks that followed, Tucker collected more ideas. He found that the more he collected, the easier it became to find things to collect. Tucker’s book of ideas grew fatter and fatter.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
One morning, Mrs Flippen told the class about a story writing competition.
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Then came the day when the headmaster announced the result.
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