衡阳县第一中学2023-2024年下学期高二期中考试
英语试题
全卷满分 150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1.What did the girl do last night
A. She observed the stars. B. She gave a presentation. C. She went to an art show.
2.What did the woman find difficult
A. The essay section. B. The blank filling questions. C. The multiple-choice section.
3.Where are the speakers
A. On a bus. B. In a lift. C. In a company.
4.What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A hike. B. A skiing experience. C. A vacation plan.
5.What does the man mean
A. He has nowhere to put the tree.
B. He will move away in a few days.
C. He is glad to accept the woman's offer.
第二节(共15 小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6.What is unique about Hamlet
A. The female lead. B. The stage design. C. The modern adaptation.
7.How does the woman sound in the end
A. Disappointed. B. Angry. C. Hesitant.
听第7 段材料，回答第8、9 题。
8.What might the woman be
A. A doctor. B. A salesperson. C. A nurse.
9.What did the doctor ask the man to do
A. Eat less nuts and grains. B. Consume high-fat meat. C. Avoid high-ca lorie food.
听第8段材料，回答第10 至 12题。
10.What is the presentation about
A. A survey result. B. A new product. C. A working schedule.
11.Why does the woman suggest the man attend the presentation
A. To get familiar with the new team.
B. To find inspiration for his survey report.
C. To know more about the market department.
12.What time will the man meet the woman
A. At 3:00 p. m. B. At 2:55 p. m. C. At 2:45 p. m.
听第9段材料，回答第13 至 16题。
13.What does Ann say about her performance in the World Championships
A. She did better than she had expected.
B. She regretted not preparing well enough.
C. She was disappointed to win a silver medal.
14. How often does Ann practice
A. Once a week. B. Every day. C. Six days a week.
15.What is Ann's attitude towards the other competitors
A. She avoids close contact with them.
B. She likes to communicate with them.
C. She has made good friends with them.
16.What does Ann enjoy doing in her free time now
A. Flying kites. B. Reading. C. Skiing.
听第10段材料,回答第17 至 20题。
17.What made the blog first known to the public
A. A newspaper report. B. A TV program. C. A photo.
18.What does Bonnie do for the blog
A. He takes photos. B. He acts as models. C. He does Eden's make-up.
19.What is the main topic of Ella's blogs
A. Fashion trends. B. Money saving tips. C. Clothes for students.
20.Which period of clothes has recently inspired Ella most
A. The 1920s. B. The 1970s. C. The 1980s.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Plants and exposure to greenery have been found to have multiple mental health benefits, such as lowering stress, decreasing feelings of depression, increasing sociability, restoring focus, improving cognitive performance, improving mood, and increasing self-esteem.
Gardening and care for plants can help to turn people away from negative thoughts or emotions. So with all that, what do these experts recommend as the best plant
Snake plant. It’s very easy to care for, thrives in spaces with low sunlight, has visual appeal, and cleans the air, and they are drought resistant if you forget to water them.
Spider plants. Spider plants, with plenty of light-green leaves, are another low-maintenance selection.When a spider plant thrives, it will grow new offshoots that can be clipped and potted as a new plant.
Aloe Vera. Drought-resistant and easy to grow. Aloe Vera is low-maintenance, you can just water it monthly, and it helps clean the airspace and is helpful for burns, cuts, and scrapes to help injuries heal faster or soothe pain.
Lavender is well-known for its relaxing scent, and it has a calming effect, aids in reducing stress, promotes sleep.This means it’s great both in the garden, or clipped and dried in a bowl inside your space.
Basil is a summertime herb that loves the sun. Not only is it delicious in meals, but eating basil has health benefits, too. It has properties which help to relieve stress and anxiety.
Lemon balm. This fragrant green herb is part of the mint family and is simple to cultivate. Known for its calming properties, it has a light lemony scent that can be wonderfully intensified by rubbing the leaves between your fingers. It has been used to improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, improve appetite, and help with indigestion.
21. What can we know from the passage
A. Spider plants will still survive if you forget to water them.
B. Lavender is recognized for its mint scent and calming effects.
C. Snake plants grow well in spaces without enough sunlight.
D. Basil is not eatable but has some valuable properties.
22. What do these plants have in common
A. They need little water. B. They appeal to the eye.
C. They help us calm down. D. They enhance health.
23. How many of the plants mentioned in the passage can help people to handle stress or anxiety
A. Two B. Three C. Four D. Five
B
Carey made a great academic achievement in high school and looked forward to attending Harvard and other top schools. But he could not afford the application fees, let alone school fees. But with a passion for business, Carey dreamed of attending a college in the Northeast so he could be close to New York City and other major business centers.
In the process of his application, he was determined to deal with it by himself. He looked at hundreds of websites, checking scholarship requirements. Many scholarships had very specific qualifications that he didn’t meet. But Carey had 600 volunteer hours and started a nonprofit organization which organized volunteer opportunities for students when he was in high school. So he searched for scholarships that looked for excellent grades combined with leadership and community service.
Soon, he got the Gates Millennium Scholarship, which covers school fees from a bachelor's to a doctor’s degree. A $20,000 scholarship from Coca-Cola followed. He also received a $20,000 Horatio Alger Scholarship and the $10,000 Axa Achievement Scholarship. And smaller awards just kept coming. In the end, he had amazing success, receiving 34 scholarships worth $1.3 million—enough to pay for years of school, plus cover his living expenses with some leftover to invest.
Carey has used the money for schooling, room and board, daily supplies, travel for interviews, and other needs. After appearing at national conferences and in the media, hundreds of students and parents have emailed and called for advice, which inspired Carey, now a business major at Drexel, to make a mobile-phone app called Scholly—short for “scholarships”—to help other teens get scholarship money.
Though the app had thousands of downloads, Carey and his colleagues decided to keep the price only at 99 cents because their purpose was more public service than profit. As for his career plans, he has the goal of a true enterprise: “I do not have to get a job when I graduate.”
24. What did Carey do when he applied for scholarships
A. He started a nonprofit organization.
B. He took part in community service.
C. He matched his strengths with the criteria.
D. He checked requirements with volunteers.
25. Why does Carey develop Scholly
A. To appeal for more downloads. B. To help other teens make apps.
C. To raise funds for his own schooling. D. To facilitate scholarship application.
26. What does Carey intend to do for his career
A. Working for a charity. B. Starting his own business.
C. Maintaining his current job. D. Getting a high paid job.
27. Which of the following best describe Christopher Carey
A. Ambitious and generous. B. Tolerant and diligent.
C. Creative and humble. D. Stubborn and adventurous.
C
High school students perform better on tests if they are in a classroom with a view of a green space, instead of a windowless room or a room with a view of built-up space, according to research from the University of Illinois Department of Landscape Architecture.
“It is the first to show a relationship between studying with a green view and students’ performance.” said William Sullivan, head of the research team. “It’s a substantial finding that if you have a green view outside your window, you’ll do better on tests.” Sullivan hopes the results of their research will lead to some changes. “Changes in school design, for example, would be a much better thing than any of the things we spend money on in secondary education today,” Sullivan said.
The research included 94 students at five central Illinois high schools. Students were randomly assigned to one of three kinds of classrooms—windowless, with a window looking out onto built-up space, or with a window looking out onto green space. Each kind of classroom had almost the same size and layout(布局)．The students took part in one-on-one experiments in which they did 30 minutes of activities that included a proofreading(勘校) exercise, a speech and a math exercise. Following the activities the students were given an attention test which asked them to repeat a series of numbers.
The findings: Students did better on both study activities and the attention test if they were in a classroom with a green view, Sullivan said.
The researchers suggest their findings can help planners and policymakers improve students’ health and learning. For example, planners can choose places for new schools that already have trees, or they can plant many trees on the site; architects can design classroom windows so they look onto green spaces.
28. What did the study find out about high school students
A. They like to have green plants in their classrooms.
B. They will get better grades when studying in different classrooms.
C. Changes in school design will influence their attitudes towards teachers.
D. A green view through a classroom window can improve their performance.
29. What does the underlined word “substantial” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Early. B. Important. C. Useless. D. Possible.
30. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. How the study was carried out. B. The result of the study.
C. Why the study was different. D. The purpose of the study.
31. What do the researchers think of the study
A. It has drawn public attention to education.
B. It can play a guiding role in school planning.
C. It has encouraged students to get close to nature.
D. It needs more support from high school teachers.
D
Automation is a widespread term. Nearly everyone agrees that people will be working less once automatic machinery came in. For optimists, this is a promise of liberation: At last humanity would be freed from constant toil, and we could all devote our days to more refined pursuits. But others see a threat: Millions of people would be thrown out of work, and desperate masses would roam the streets. Looking back from 50 years hence, the controversy over automation seemed a quaint and curious episode. The dispute is never resolved.
A. J. Hayes, a leader（and no relation to me）, wrote in 1964: Automation is not just a new kind of mechanization but a revolutionary force capable of overturning our social order. Whereas mechanization made workers more efficient—and thus more valuable—automation threatens to make them superfluous（过剩的）—and thus without value. The opinions I have cited here represent extreme positions, and there are also many milder views. But I think it's fair to say that most early students of automation, including both critics and enthusiasts, believe the new technology would lead us into a world where people worked much less.
As for economic consequences, worries about unemployment have certainly not gone away—not with job losses in the current recession approaching 2 million workers in our country alone. But recent job losses are commonly attributed to causes other than automation, such as competition from overseas or a roller-coaster financial system. In any case, the vision of a world where machines do all the work and people stand idly by has simply not come to pass.
The spread of automation outside of the factory has altered its social and economic impact in some curious ways. In many cases, the net effect of automation is not that machines are doing work that people used to do. Instead we've dispensed with the people who used to be paid to run the machines, and we've learned to run them ourselves. These trends contradict almost all the expectations of early writers on automation, both optimists and pessimists. So far, automation has neither liberated us from the need to work nor deprived us of the opportunity to work. Instead, we're working more than ever.
What about trades closer to my own vital interests Will science be automated Technology already has a central role in many areas of research; for example, genome sequences could not be read by traditional lab-bench methods. Replacing the scientist will presumably be a little harder than replacing the lab technician, but when a machine exhibits enough curiosity and tenacity, I think we'll just have to welcome it as a companion in zealous research. And if the scientist is elbowed aside by an automaton, then surely the science writer can't hold out either. I'm ready for my 15-hour workweek.
32. What does the writer mainly want to convey in paragraph 1
A. automation results in unemployment on
B. the issue of automation is still in discussion
C. automation does more harm than good
D. automation brings in much convenience in life
33. According to A. J. Hayes, we can infer ____.
A. automation is more valuable than what we imagine
B. the disadvantages of automation far outweigh the advantages
C. automation is a revolutionary force may causing people worthless.
D. the new technology would lead people into working much less
34. What does the underlined word possibly mean
A. put…down for. B. set…free from. C. bring…into. D. take…away from.
35. What can we conclude from this passage
A. People needn't work so hard due to automation.
B. Automation should be accepted reasonably in development.
C. Traditional labor force will be replaced in the near future.
D. Automation results in more job losses in the writer's country.
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填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It doesn’t take a lot to make someone feel special. However, it not only makes you happy but also helps you win their friendship! So take a step forward and do something for them to make them feel special.
Praise them. 36____ Instead of looking at them for what they are, look at them for what they can be. And of course, let them know.
Smile. A warm smile can take away a thousand sorrows, and a loving hug can mend every broken heart. Give someone you care about a hug when they are having a bad day. 37____
Surprise them. Remembering dates that are important to someone shows them that you care about them. 38____ The fact that you take time and efforts to make them feel happy lets them know that they are on your mind.
39____ Although it may not be your favourite thing, yet if the other person is really crazy about it, take some time to try it. Who knows, with this person around, you might actually enjoy the activity!
Make time. The best gift that you could give someone is your time. 40____ However, more importantly, you should let them know that you are always there for them, and that you would choose to be with them over anyone else in the world.
A. Make someone feel included.
B. Do something that they love.
C. This will make them feel warm inside.
D. It is necessary to often hang out with someone.
E. We promise you that it will be well appreciated.
F. If there is something you appreciate about them, say it to them.
G. Whether you throw a party or get them something, it really doesn’t matter!
第三部分 语言知识运用
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，共15分）
Several years ago I started riding a bike. At first, I thought it was only a 41 ride. But as I built up strength, my friends encouraged me to try some longer 42 . The first one to come along was a 150-mile journey, an event held every year that raises money to fight cancer.
The ride began on a Sunday morning in the Georgia countryside, and for the 43 few hours I felt wonderful. This was just the 44 I had imagined, and my spirits were 45 . But by the end of the day, I felt tired. I was sure I’d have to 46 .
As I topped the hill, the nice sunset 47 me going for a few minutes more. Then in the distance, I 48 a rider riding very slowly. I 49 that the person looked different in some way, but I couldn’t tell why. I managed to 50 . There she was, riding slowly but steadily, with a determined smile on her face—and she had only one 51 .
My focus 52 at that moment. I’d been doubting my 53 for a whole day. But now I knew—it wasn’t the body, but the 54 that would help me reach my goal.
It rained all the second day. I never saw the one-legged biker again, but I pushed on without complaining. And at the end of the day, still feeling strong, I 55 the 150th mile.
41. A. free B. short C. hard D. boring
42. A. trips B. fights C. swims D. jumps
43. A. past B. last C. first D. next
44. A. adventure B. experience C. excitement D. view
45. A. low B. proud C. brave D. high
46. A. carry on B. give up C. break out D. hold back
47. A. kept B. protected C. stopped D. found
48. A. called B. interviewed C. saw D. missed
49. A. wondered B. doubted C. remembered D. noticed
50. A. look back B. pay back C. cheer up D. catch up
51. A. leg B. arm C. hand D. foot
52. A. confused B. changed C. built D. fixed
53. A. body B. health C. spirit D. skill
54. A. dream B. will C. hope D. interest
55. A. drove B. walked C. completed D. ran
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。
BYD（比亚迪）claimed the title of World’s Best-Selling EV maker in 56 hard-fought battle with Tesla.
Both companies 57 （beat）analysts’ estimates for the numbers of EVs that they sold in the final three months of last year, and both benefited from cutting prices on their vehicles 58 a bi d to grab market share. BYD sold a little over 3 million vehicles last year—— 59 （most）in China. Tesla sold 1.8 million vehicles, 60 （fall）just short of CEO Elon Musk’s target of 2 million, but still beating analysts’ estimates. Tesla delivered 484,507 pure EVs between October and December, 61 BYD sold 526,409.
How did BYD overtake Tesla before the year-end finish line Partly it is the price war which 62 （go）on in the EV sector——particularly here in China ——for the last 12 months. Tesla started it last January by slashing prices on several 63 （model）and every other automaker followed suit. But it quickly became obvious that Tesla wasn’t going to win that price war.
While BYD has high-end types of its own, it also has cheaper ones. A cheaper car, which requires a smaller loan from the bank, can look a lot 64 （attract）. And some analysts have said that tax credits in the US may have pushed some Tesla-buyers 65 （get）their cars in 2023 instead of 2024.
第四部分 写作（共两节,满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是国际学校学生李华,你校正面向留学生开展主题为“China in My Eyes”的短视频征集活动,请给你的朋友Jason写一封电子邮件,告知其活动并鼓励参加。内容包括：
1．活动介绍；
2．视频要求。
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。
Dear Jason,_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
67.阅读下面材料，根据其内容和段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A few senior high students were going to Fort Lauderdale with sandwiches and drinks in the paper bags, dreaming of the golden beaches as the gray cold of New York vanished behind them. As the bus passed through New Jersey, they began to notice a man, who sat in front of them, dressed in a plain, ill-fitting suit, never moving, his dusty face masking his age. He fixed his eyes on the photo in his hands, frozen into some personal cocoon of silence.
Deep into the night, outside Washington, the bus pulled into Howard Johnson’s, and everybody got off except the man. He sat rooted in his seat, and the students began to wonder about him, trying to imagine his life: perhaps he was a sea captain, a runaway from his wife, an old soldier going home. When they went back to the bus, one of the students sat beside him and introduced himself.
“We’re going to Florida,” the student said brightly. “I hear it’s really beautiful.”
“It is,” the man said quietly, as if remembering something he had tried to forget.
“Want some bread ” the student said. He smiled and took a piece. He thanked him and retreated again into his silence. After a while, the man told his story slowly and painfully.
His name was Vingo, he had been in prison in New York for the past four years，and now he was going home. “ When I was in prison I wrote to my wife,” he said “I told her that I was going to be away for a long time, and that if she couldn’t stand it, if the kids kept asking questions, if it hurt too much, she could just forget me, I’d understand,”
“Last week, knowing I would be free, I wrote her again. We used to live in Brunswick and there’s a big oak tree just as you come into town. I told her that if she would take me back, she should put a yellow handkerchief on the tree, and I’d get off and come home with her. If she didn’t accept me, forget it, no handkerchief, and I’d go on through.”
“Wow,” the student exclaimed and gazed at the photo in his hands. All the other students were into it.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按照如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In the photo, the students saw a young woman with two little children standing before an oak tree.
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With the oak tree in sight, the students were up out of their seats, wild with joy. But Vingo sat there, amazed.
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英语试题参考答案
听力（20×1.5=30）：
1-5 BABCA 6-10 BCBCB 11-15 ACABA 16-20 CACCA
21.C。根据第三段“It’s very easy to care for, thrives in spaces with low sunlight, has visual appeal, and cleans the air, and they are drought resistant if you forget to water them.”（这种植物很容易照顾，在阳光不那么充足的地方也会茂盛，有着迷人的外表，净化空气，如果你忘记给它们浇水，它们也抗旱）可知，Snake plants在阳光不是很充足的地方也能长得好，故选C。
22.D。根据第二段“Gardening and care for plants can help to turn people away from negative thoughts or emotions. So with all that, what do these experts recommend as the best plant ”（园艺和照顾植物可以帮助人们远离负面想法和负面情绪。那么，在所有的植物中专家们最推荐的是哪些呢？）可知，本文主要推荐了一些对人们健康有好处的植物，故选D。
23.B。根据第六段首句“Lavender is well-known for its relaxing scent, and it has a calming effect, aids in reducing stress, promotes sleep.”（薰衣草因其令人放松的气味而闻名，它有镇静的效果，帮助减少压力，促进睡眠。）和第七段最后一句“It has properties which help to relieve stress and anxiety.”（它有缓解压力和焦虑的特性）以及最后一段最后一句“It has been used to improve sleep, reduce stress and anxiety, improve appetite, and help with indigestion.”（它被用来改善睡眠、减少压力和焦虑、提升胃口和帮助消化）可知，文章一共提到了三种可以帮助缓解压力的植物，故选B。
24. C。根据 Para2“ Carey had 600 volunteer hours”和“So he searched for scholarships that looked for excellent grades combined with leadership and community service”可知, Carey 有从事志愿者的经历, 所以他搜索了能把学业成绩跟领导力、社区服务（自身特长）结合在一起的奖学金, 即将自己的长处跟奖学金的标准匹配, 故选 C。
25. D。根据 Para4 “…which inspired Carey,…, to make a mobile-phone app called Scholly…to help other teens get scholarship money”可知“Carey develop Scholly”是为了 facilitate scholarship application（为奖学金的申请提供便利）, 故选 D。
26. B。根据最后一段“As for his career plans, he has the goal of a true enterprise: ‘I do not have to get a job when I graduate.’”, 可知他要自己创业, 故选 B。
27. A。根据第二段的“In the process of his application, he was determined to deal with it by himself. He looked at hundreds of websites, checking scholarship requirements.”, 第三段“…In the end, he had amazing success, receiving 34 scholarships worth $1.3 million—enough to pay for years of school, plus cover his living expenses with some leftover to invest. ”第四段“…which inspired Carey,…, to make a mobile-phone app”, 和第五段“As for his career plans, he has the goal of a true enterprise”表明他的雄心（ambitious）; /第五段“Though the app had thousands of downloads, Carey and his colleagues decided to keep the price only at 99 cents because their purpose was more public service than profit”他更在乎公共服务而不是利润, 可见他的大方（generous）。
28. D 。细节理解题。根据第一段内容可知, 关于高中生, 这项研究发现透过教室窗户看到的绿色风景可以提高他们的学业表现。故选D。
29. B 。 词义猜测题。根据下文“Sullivan hopes the results of their research will lead to some changes.”可知, Sullivan希望这项研究结果能带来一些改变。可知, 这项发现非常重要。 故选B。
30. A 。段落大意题。通读第三段可知, 第三段主要讲的是研究是如何进行的。故选A。
31. B 。 推理判断题。根据最后一段内容可知, 研究人员认为这项研究可以在学校规划中起到指导作用。故选B。
32. B。根据第一段中的“Nearly everyone agreed that people would be working less once computes and other kinds of automatic machinery became widespread. For optimists, this was a promise of liberation: humanity would be freed from constant toil, and we could all devote our days to more refined pursuits. But others saw a threat: Millions of people would be thrown out of work, and desperate masses would roam the streets. Looking back from 50 years hence, the controversy over automation seems a quaint and curious episode. The dispute was never resolved.（几乎每个人都同意, 一旦计算机和其他种类的自动化机器普及, 人们的工作量就会减少。对于乐观主义者来说, 这是一种解放的承诺: 最终, 人类将从不断的劳动中解放出来, 我们都可以把我们的时间投入到更精致的追求中去。但其他人看到了一个威胁: 数百万人将失去工作, 绝望的群众将漫步街头。从50年前开始回顾, 围绕自动化的争论似乎是一个古怪而奇怪的插曲。争端从未得到解决。）”可知, 自从自动化产生, 人们对于其孰优孰劣的争论一直持续不断。由此可知, 本段主要想表达的内容是自动化的问题仍在讨论中。故选B。
33. C。根据第二段中“Automation is not just a new kind of mechanization but a revolutionary force capable of overturning our social order. Whereas mechanization made workers more efficient-and thus more valuable-automation threatens to make them superfluous—and thus without value.（自动化不仅是一种新型的机械化, 而且是一种能够颠覆社会秩序的革命力量。机械化使工人更有效率, 因而更有价值, 而自动化则使他们变得多余, 因而没有价值。）”可推知, 根据 A. J. Hayes 的说法, 自动化是一个可能导致人们失去价值的革命性力量。故选C。
34. D。根据倒数第二段中“So far, automation has neither liberated us from the need to work nor deprived us of the opportunity to work. Instead, we're working more than ever.（到目前为止, 自动化既没有把我们从工作的需要中解放出来, 也没有剥夺我们工作的机会。相反, 我们比以往任何时候都更加努力。）”可推知选 D。
35. B。根据最后一段中“Replacing the scientist will presumably be a little harder than replacing the lab technician, but when a machine exhibits enough curiosity and tenacity, I think we'll just have to welcome it as a companion in zealous research.（取代科学家可能会比取代实验室技术员更难一些, 但当一台机器表现出足够的好奇心和韧劲时, 我认为我们只能欢迎它作为热情研究的伙伴。）”可推知, 在发展中应合理接受自动化。故选 B。
36.F。赞扬他人就是要表达出你欣赏他人的地方，由此可判断选F项。
37.C。前文提到给你在乎的人一个拥抱，此处指你的拥抱会使他们的内心感到温暖，C项中的This指hug，故选C项。
38.G。前文提到要记住那些对别人重要的日子, 此处应具体举例说明在那些日子里做什么并不重要, 重要的是你的行为使别人觉得你认为他们重要。由此可判断选G项。
39.B。据本段中的“yet if the other person is really crazy about it, take some time to try it”可推断，此处是建议做他们喜欢做的事，故选B项。
40.D。本段小标题是“Make time.”，介绍要花时间在别人身上，经常与人出去消遣便是其中一种方式，由此可判断选D项。
41. B。根据空后的转折连词“But”及“longer”可知, 此处选short。
42. A。根据空前的“as I built up strength”可知, 随着作者力量的增长, 作者的朋友们鼓励作者尝试一些更长的路程(trips)。
43. C。根据 “But by the end of the day, I felt tired. ”可知, 前(first)几个小时, 作者感觉还不错。
44. B。此处指这次骑行经历, 作者一开始觉得这次经历和自己想象中的一样。
45. D 。 这次经历和自己想象中的完全一样, 所以作者自然是情绪高涨(high)。
46. B。 根据空前的“I felt tired”可知, 作者感觉很累, 认为自己不得不放弃(give up)。
47. A。 keep sb. doing sth.表“让某人持续做某事”, 此处指美丽日落让作者继续骑行了几分钟。
48. C。根据空后的“a rider riding very slowly”可知, 作者看到(saw)一个人骑得慢。
49. D。 根据空后的“that the person looked different in some way”可知, 作者注意到(noticed)这个人看起来有些不同。
50. D。根据空后的“with a determined smile on her face”可知, 作者赶上(catch up)她了。
51. A 。根据空后的“I never saw the one-legged biker again”可知, 这个骑行者只有一条腿(leg)。
52. B。 根据空后的“But now I knew—it wasn’t the body”可知, 作者的注意力发生了改变(changed)。
53. A。根据空后的“it wasn’t the body”可知, 作者一整天都在质疑自己的身体(body)。
54. B。根据上文“with a determined smile on her face”可知, 那位女士让作者明白了骑行中意志(will)是最重要的。
55. C。根据空前的“And at the end of the day, still feeling strong”可知, 一天下来, 作者仍感觉很有劲, 并完成了(completed)150英里。
56.考查冠词。在一场与特斯拉激烈竞争中。
57．考查谓语动词时态。注意和后面 benefited一致；beat-beat-beaten。
58．考查介词。in a bi d to do 力图努力做某事。
59．考查副词。mostly 多半，主要地。
60．考查非谓语。主动关系用 v-ing。
61．考查并列连词。while 表示前后对比。
62．考查时态。注意时间状语。
63．考查名词单复数。
64．考查比较级。a lot+比较级。
65．考查非谓语。push sb. to do sth.。
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66.
One Possible Version
Dear Jason,
I can hardly wait to share an exciting opportunity with you! A short video collection activity “China in MyEyes” is currently being launched in our school.
The activity,tailored for international students, aims to showcase their unique perspectives on China and foster cross-cultural understanding. In the video, participants can share personal experiences, cultural insights and any unique moments that have shaped their understanding of China. Any video format is acceptable, but it should be less than 3 minutes and posted on the given video-sharing platform before May.
It's a golden chance to show your talent. Looking forward to your creative contribution.
Yours,
Li Hua
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Paragraph 1:
In the photo, the students saw a young woman with two little children standing before an oak tree. “What a lovely woman and cute kids.” “Yeah, she is a smart woman who can always make our small house warm and comfortable.” Vingo murmured. With Brunswick approaching, Vingo stopped staring at the photo, tightening his face, as if protecting himself against another disappointment. The students took over window seats, waiting for the coming of the oak tree. Then Brunswick was ten miles, and then five. All the people opened their eyes wide, waiting for a miracle.
Paragraph 2:
With the oak tree in sight, the students were up out of their seats, wild with joy. But Vingo sat there, amazed. The oak tree was covered with yellow handkerchiefs, twenty or thirty of them, maybe hundreds, flying in the wind. The oak tree stood like a banner of welcome, blowing in the wind. All the students couldn’t hold back their excitement, shouting, crying, doing small dances or shaking fists in triumph. As the students remained thrilled, Vingo slowly rose from his seat, holding himself tightly, and made his way to the front door of the bus.
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了几个高中生前往劳德代尔堡的路上注意到坐在他们前面的一个男人，他目不转睛地盯着手里的照片，陷入了一种个人的沉默之中。学生们开始对他产生了疑问，试图想象他的生活，男人告诉学生自己在纽约的监狱里呆了四年，现在他要回家了，他在信中告诉妻子如果她愿意让自己回去，她就在树上挂一块黄手帕，男人就下车和她一起回家。如果她不接受男人，就不挂手绢，男人就继续走下去。最后他们看到橡树上挂满了黄色的手帕。
附：听力录音稿
(Text 1)
M: The astronomy club’s star watching event was fantastic last night!
W: Really I missed it because I was showing and explaining my work from my art class.
M: Join us next time. Hopefully we’ll see some shooting stars then!
(Text 2)
M: How did your exam go yesterday
W: I think I did well on the multiple-choice section, and I understood the blank filling questions, but the essay part was a real killer.
(Text 3)
M: Which floor would you like me to press
W: Thirty-six, please.
M: We’re on the same floor. I’m in the Williams Company.
W: Me too. I’m new here.
(Text 4)
M: Do you have any idea about the winter vacation, Natalie I remember you had a great time hiking with your friends last year.
W: Hmm … I’ll definitely go back to the mountains, but this time I’m thinking of skiing.
(Text 5)
W: Jim, that tree in my front garden which I’m going to dig up, do you want it
M: Thanks for the offer, Maggie, but I moved into a house with little outdoor space recently.
(Text 6)
M: Did you hear about the community theater’s line-up After the hit Romeo and Juliet, they’re thinking of doing Hamlet and Macbeth next!
W: That’s interesting, but I’ve seen Hamlet so many times. What’s special about this one
M: Well, my cousin’s doing the stage design. He’s planning something really innovative, combining modern and traditional elements.
W: That sounds attractive. How about Macbeth
M: Macbeth could be great too. They’re considering a female lead for Macbeth, which could give it a fresh perspective.
W: Hmm, a tough choice. Both sound promising.
(Text 7)
W: How may I help you
M: Yes, my doctor recommended I include more protein in my diet. I am a vegetarian. I don’t eat meat but I think I can drink milk.
W: Yeah, milk is a good source of protein. Come this way. We have a lot of options to choose from.
M: You’re right. There are many kinds. Hmm. I have to watch out my weight too. My doctor also warned me against having fried and sugary food. This one has more than 5 grams of fat.
W: In that case, I would suggest non-fat milk and you can add nuts or grains for more vitamins and minerals.
M: Thank you. You’ve been a great help.
(Text 8)
W: Philip, are you free this afternoon The product design team is scheduled to make a presentation about Trend Ⅳ — our latest mobile phone at 3 p.m.
M: Actually, I’m occupied with writing an urgent survey report.
W: I know you’re quite busy because you just came to our design department from marketing department. But it will really help you settle in here if you attend it.
M: OK. I think I can fit it into my schedule. Where will it be held
W: It will take place in our main conference room on the 5th floor in “Enterprises East Wing.” It’s just a 5-minute walk from your office. If you’d like, I’ll walk you over there.
M: I’d appreciate it. I’m still a stranger here. I’ll stop by your office a quarter before the presentation begins.
(Text 9)
M: Today I’m talking to 21-year-old, long-distance runner Ann Brown, who’s just returned from the World Championships. So, Ann, how did you feel about your performance in the championships
W: I’d only had a few weeks of training, so I never thought I would do brilliantly, and I was happy to get the silver medal.
M: Do you train every day or do you take a day off
W: The accepted idea is that sportspeople should have at least one rest day a week. But for me I find I can keep going without one.
M: What about your competitors in races — do you get to know them as friends
W: I tend to keep a professional distance. It’d be too easy to let friendships start influencing the way I run races.
M: So do you have any favorite free time activities
W: When I was a kid, I used to fly my kite at the top of the hills. But now, skiing’s something that I get into quite a bit when I’m free. I’ve always enjoyed active things, and never really been much of a reader.
(Text 10)
W: Good afternoon, I’m Ella, my blog is about clothes for students. I didn’t get many hits at first,
but one newspaper wrote something about me, and more people started to look at the blog. Then, a local TV channel interviewed me for a program. Since then, the blog has developed even faster, so I’m no longer working alone. A photographer agreed to take some shots for the site. To better show the clothes, my brother Eden offered to be my model. And I considered hiring a make-up artist. Luckily, Bonnie, my talented friend, helped me.
I make sure I include all kinds of clothes to suit a range of tastes for my readers. I try and think about their budgets, too. Most of the clothes I talk about are readily available. As well as showing the latest styles, I also feature classic clothes I’ve found in second-hand shops. Believe it or not, those from the 1920s are the richest sources of ideas for my recent blog posts, although people enjoyed the clothes from the 1970s most. I also got positive comments about stuff from the 1980s.
