2023-2024学年度(下)七校协作体高二联考
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
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)
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
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If you sign up for SMS Services, data obtained from you in connection with this SMS service may include your mobile phone number, your carrier’s name and the date, time and content of your messages. We may use this information to contact you and provide the services you request from us.
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If you click on or interact with a hyperlink(超链接) that you find on the Services, including but not limited to nationalgeographic.com, you have left our Services and are sending information to a different website or application. You should read the terms and policies of the third-party website provider to see how your personally identifiable information will be treated on its site.
21. Which of the following will restrict your access to NGS websites
A. Gathering broad information.
B. Rejecting Cookies from NGS.
C. Signing up for SMS Services.
D. Using your IP address.
22. What will happen if you click on a hyperlink not limited to NGS services
A. You will be still on NGS Services.
B. Your personal information will be treated similarly.
C. You are sending information to another website or app.
D. Your privacy will be leaked by NGS Services.
23. What is this text about
A. Promotion of an application. B. Advertisement for a computer.
C. Introduction to an browser. D. Use for a website.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个网站的应用。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Cookies部分“However, if you do not accept Cookies from us, your ability to use some areas of our site will be limited.(然而，如果你不接受来自我们的Cookies，您使用我们网站某些区域的能力将受到限制)”可知，会限制您完全访问NGS网站的是您拒绝来自NGS的Cookies，故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Links to Websites Not Owned by National Geographic Society部分“If you click on or interact with a hyperlink that you find on the Services, including but not limited to nationalgeographic.com , you have left our Services and are sending information to a different website or application.(如果您点击本服务（包括但不限于nationalgeographic.com）上的超链接或与之互动，您已离开我们的服务，并将信息发送到其他网站或者应用程序)”可知，当你点击了不限于NGS服务的超链接，你正在向另一个网站或应用程序发送信息，故选C。
【23题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“NGS (National Geographic Society) websites collect certain information automatically and store it in log files. We use this information to help design our site to better suit users’ needs. We may also use your IP address to help diagnose problems with our server and to manage our website, analyze trends, track visitor activity, and gather broad information that assists us in identifying visitor preferences.(美国国家地理学会网站NGS自动搜集某些信息并将其存储在日志文件中。我们使用这些信息来帮助设计我们的网站，以更好地满足用户的需求。我们也可能使用您的IP地址来帮助诊断我们服务器的问题，管理我们的网站，分析趋势，跟踪访问者活动，并收集帮助我们确定访问者偏好的广泛信息)”及后文的详细介绍可知，文章主要介绍了NGS这一网站的使用，故选D。
B
On the day he almost died, Kimbal Musk had food on the brain. The Internet startup talent and restaurateur had just arrived in Jackson Hole from a conference where chef Jamie Oliver had spoken about the benefits of healthy eating. This was something Musk thought about a lot — how he might make a difference to the food industry — but beyond expanding his farm-to-table movement along with his restaurant, Musk hadn’t yet broken the code. Then he went sailing down a snowy slope (坡) and fell over, breaking his neck. The left side of his body was paralyzed.
Musk eventually made a full recovery, but it involved spending two months on his back, which gave him plenty of time to come up with a plan. Since then, he has launched an initiative to put “learning gardens” in public schools across America; attracted Generation Z to the farming profession by changing shipping containers into high-tech, data-driven, year-round farms; and this year, is kicking off a new campaign to create one million at-home gardens.
Aimed at reaching low-income families, the Million Gardens Movement was inspired by the pandemic, as both a desire to feel more connected to nature and food insecurity have been at the forefront of so many people’s lives. “We were getting a lot of inquiries about gardening from people that had never gardened before,” says Musk. “People were looking to garden for a bunch of reasons: to supplement their budget, to improve the nutritional quality of their diets, or just to cure the boredom that came with the lockdown.”
The program offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors, and will be distributed through schools that Musk’s non-profit, Big Green, has already partnered with. It also offers free courses on how to get the garden growing and fresh seeds and materials for the changing growing seasons. “I grew up in the projects when I was young, in what we now call food deserts,” says EVE, one of the many celebrities who have teamed up with the organization to encourage people to pick up a free garden. “What I love about this is that it’s not difficult. We are all able to grow something.”
24. What inspired Musk to make a difference to food industry
A. A skiing accident. B. Jamie Oliver’s lecture.
C. The pandemic. D. The Million Gardens movement.
25. What does the Million Gardens Movement focus on
A. Advocating people to value nature.
B. Providing free food for low-income farming.
C. Launching “learning gardens”across America.
D. Educating new gardens to grow their own food.
26. Which of the following can best describe Musk
A. confident B. stubborn C. charitable D. ambitious
27. Why is EVE taken as an example
A. To encourage people to start a free garden.
B. To introduce his experience in a food desert.
C. To share free courses on getting garden growing.
D. To clarify the reason why he loves growing something.
【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Musk在收到Jamie Oliver的演讲启发后，创立百万家庭花园，鼓励和教授人们种植自己的食物，来让自己的食物更健康。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The Internet startup talent and restaurateur had just arrived in Jackson Hole from a conference where chef Jamie Oliver had spoken about the benefits of healthy eating. This was something Musk thought about a lot — how he might make a difference to the food industry(这位互联网创业天才和餐厅老板刚刚参加完一个会议到达Jackson Hole，会上主厨Jamie Oliver谈到了健康饮食的好处。这让Musk想了很多——他应该怎样才能对食品行业做出改变。)”可知，Musk在参加完Jamie Oliver的演讲之后开始考虑对食品行业做出改变，即是受到了演讲的启发，故选B。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段中“Aimed at reaching low- income families, the Million Gardens Movement was inspired by the pandemic, as both a desire to feel more connected to nature and food insecurity have been at the forefront of so many people’s lives. “We were getting a lot of inquiries about gardening from people that had never gardened before,” says Musk.(旨在惠及低收入家庭的百万花园运动受到了疫情的启发，因为人们渴望与自然建立更紧密的联系，粮食不安全一直是许多人生活的首要问题。Musk说道：‘我们收到很多从未园艺过的人关于园艺的询问。’)”以及最后一段中“The program offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors, and will be distributed through schools that Musk’s non-profit, Big Green, has already partnered with. It also offers free courses on how to get the garden growing and fresh seeds and materials for the changing growing seasons.(该项目提供免费的园艺工具包，可以在室内或室外种植，并将通过马斯克的非营利组织‘大绿色（Big Green）’已经合作的学校分发。它还提供免费的课程，教你如何让花园生长，以及如何为不断变化的生长季节提供新鲜的种子和材料。)”可知渴望与自然的联系和粮食安全问题是人们咨询百万花园运动的主要原因，而百万花园重点是教新学习园艺的人种植出自己吃的食物，使人们吃的食物更健康，并增加人与自然之间的联系。故选D。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段中“Aimed at reaching low- income families(旨在惠及低收入家庭)”、文章最后一段“The program offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors(项目提供了可以在室内或室外种植的免费园艺套件)”和“It also offers free courses(它也提供了免费的课程)”可推知，Musk是富有慈善意识的，故选C。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““I grew up in the projects when I was young, in what we now call food deserts,” says EVE, one of the many celebrities who have teamed up with the organization to encourage people to pick up a free garden. “What I love about this is that it’s not difficult. We are all able to grow something.”(‘我小时候在这些项目中长大，我们现在称之为食物沙漠’，EVE说道，她是众多名人之一，与该组织合作，鼓励人们挑选一个免费的花园。‘我喜欢这个的原因是它并不难，我们都能种点东西。’)”可知，最后一段用EVE作为例子是为了鼓励人们开办免费的花园，故选A。
C
The news industry has had a rough decade. Print readership is steadily dropping, newspapers are closing, and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off. In response, major newspapers have made significant changes. They’re attempting to combat declining reader interest by shortening stories, creating clickbait (诱饵性标题), and most especially, using social media to their advantage.
With the rise of social media sites, many people have claimed that we are entering a new age in which news must be delivered in 140 characters or fewer. People’s ability to focus on long-form content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today’s world. This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short, easily understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed. To interest a more specific and generally younger readership, newspapers have revised content, prioritizing articles that are visually appealing instead of having depth.
But, in reality, there is still a demand for in-depth reporting. In this era of misinformation and clickbait, readers are seeking reliable sources of news that provide context, analysis, and accountability. Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes, involves multiple perspectives, and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world, helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complicated matters.
While social media have changed the way we consume news, the quality of news remains essential for the public. It’s crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity (完整性) of news. This means providing both quick updates and in-depth analysis, and using social media to promote their content, but not at the cost of accuracy or integrity. By doing so, news organizations can ensure that they remain relevant and trusted sources of information in a rapidly changing media environment.
28. What problem does traditional news industry face
A. The lack of experienced journalists.
B. The shortage of social media sites.
C. The spread of unreliable information.
D. The drop of readership.
29. What does the underlined word “prioritizing” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Placing importance on. B. Cutting down.
C. Calling on. D. Crossing out.
30. What do we know from paragraph 3
A. People’s need for reliable news is decreasing.
B. Social media has played a key role in promoting hidden facts.
C. In-depth reporting can improve readers’ comprehension of complex issues.
D. Clickbait greatly increases readers’ interests in exploring truths.
31. According to the passage, the news industry should achieve a balance between ______.
A. providing quick updates and focusing on popular topics
B. stating matters in multiple perspectives and shortening articles
C. changing news sources and maintaining the accuracy of contents
D. satisfying readers’ preferences and ensuring the quality of news
【答案】28. D 29. A 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了社交媒体时代下的新闻业，虽然社交媒体改变了新闻的消费方式，但人们仍然需要深度报道来获得可靠的信息和更全面的理解，新闻行业需要在满足读者偏好的同时保持新闻的质量。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Print readership is steadily dropping, newspapers are closing, and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off.(纸质报纸的读者数量正在稳步下降，报纸正在关闭，拥有数十年经验的记者正在被解雇)”可知，传统新闻业面临的问题是读者群体数量下降。故选D。
【29题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“People’s ability to focus on long-form content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today’s world. This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short, easily understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed.(由于当今世界无休止的干扰和过多的信息，人们专注于长篇内容和深度阅读的能力也在下降。这种阅读习惯的改变导致人们更倾向于阅读短小易懂、易于消化的新闻)”可知，由于当今世界存在太多干扰以及信息过载，人们专注于长篇内容和深度阅读的能力也在下降。这种阅读习惯的改变导致人们更倾向于阅读短小易懂、可以快速消化的新闻。由此可推知，画线词所在句应表示为了吸引特定的、更年轻的读者，报纸修改了内容，“优先考虑”那些在视觉上吸引人的文章，而不是有深度的文章。prioritizing表示“重视；着重于……”，故选A。
【30题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes, involves multiple perspectives, and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world, helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complicated matters.(深度报道探究根本原因，涉及多个角度，揭示塑造我们世界的隐藏真相，帮助读者更全面地了解复杂的事物)”可知，深度报道可以提高读者对复杂问题的理解。故选C。
【31题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“While social media have changed the way we consume news, the quality of news remains essential for the public. It’s crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity (完整性) of news.(虽然社交媒体改变了我们读新闻的方式，但新闻的质量对公众来说仍然至关重要。对于新闻行业来说，在迎合不断变化的读者偏好和保持新闻的完整性之间取得平衡至关重要)”可知，作者建议新闻业应该在满足读者偏好的同时，确保新闻的质量。故选D。
D
It was long theorized that people make decisions based on integrated global calculations that occur within the frontal cortex(额叶皮层) of the brain, which is considered the seat of higher-order thinking. However, Yale researchers have found that three distinct brain circuits from the frontal cortex connecting to different brain regions are involved in making good decisions, bad ones, and determining which of those past choices to store in memory.
The study of decision-making in rats may help scientists find the roots of flawed decision-making common to mental health disorders such as addiction, the authors say. They used-a new tool to manipulate(操纵) brain circuits in rats while they were making choices between actions that led to them receiving rewards or no rewards. If the rats made the right decision, one that ended in a reward, one of the brain circuits was activated, but another was activated if the rats made the wrong choice and received no reward. The third circuit stored past experiences and decisions to help the rats with future choices.
Stephanie Groman, lead author of the research says, “A comparison would be deciding on a restaurant for dinner. For instance, without the ‘good choice’ circuit you may not return to the restaurant with good food and without the ‘bad choice’ circuit you might not avoid the restaurant with bad food. The third ‘memory’ circuit is crucial in making decisions such as whether to return to the restaurant after receiving one bad meal after several good ones.”
Changes in these circuits may help explain a typical feature of addiction—why people continue to make harmful choices even after repeated negative experiences. The Yale researchers previously showed that some of the same brain calculations were disrupted(扰乱)in animals that had taken methamphetamine. “Because we used a test that is similar to those used in studies of human decision making, our findings have direct relevance to humans and could aid in the search for novel treatments for substance abuse in humans,” Groman said.
32. How was Yale’s research different from the previous theory
A. It defined the function of different brain regions.
B. It identified specific circuits involved in decision-making.
C. It focused on the connection between choices and memories.
D. It highlighted the role of the frontal cortex in higher-order thinking.
33. What can be inferred from Stephanie Groman’s words
A. Memories are related to all the three circuits.
B. People base their decisions on personal preferences.
C. The three circuits are all of vital importance in making decisions.
D. The circuit related to rewards is the foundation of deciding wisely.
34. What does the last paragraph mainly focus on
A. The limitations of the present study. B. A description of the research method.
C. A possible reason for the study findings. D. The potential application of the conclusion.
35. What might be the best title for the text
A. How people get addicted and cured
B. How making decisions influences our brain
C. How our brain develops when facing choices
D. How the brain helps us make good decisions and bad ones
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. D 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了大脑中的三个回路如何帮助我们做出好或坏的决定。
【32题详解】
细节理解题根据第一段中“However, Yale researchers have found that three distinct brain circuits from the frontal cortex connecting to different brain regions are involved in making good decisions, bad ones, and determining which of those past choices to store in memory.
(然而，耶鲁大学的研究人员发现，从额叶皮层连接到不同大脑区域的三个不同的大脑回路参与了做出好的决定和坏的决定，以及决定将哪些过去的选择存储在记忆中。)”可知，耶鲁大学的研究与之前不同在于它确定了参与决策的特定回路。故选择B项。
【33题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“A comparison would be deciding on a restaurant for dinner. For instance, without the ‘good choice’ circuit you may not return to the restaurant with good food and without the ‘bad choice’ circuit you might not avoid the restaurant with bad food. The third ‘memory’ circuit is crucial in making decisions such as whether to return to the restaurant after receiving one bad meal after several good ones. (一个比较是决定在一家餐厅用餐。例如，如果没有“好的选择”循环，可能不会的回到食物好吃餐厅；如果没有“坏的选择”回路，你可能无法避开带食物不好的餐厅。第三个“记忆”回路在做出决定时至关重要，比如在吃了几顿好饭之后，是否要回到餐厅。)”可知这三个回路对于我们作出决定都有着至关重要的影响，故选择C项。
【34题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段中“Because we used a test that is similar to those used in studies of human decision making, our findings have direct relevance to humans and could aid in the search for novel treatments for substance abuse in humans(因为我们使用的测试与人类决策研究中使用的测试相似，我们的发现与人类有直接相关性，有助于寻找治疗人类药物滥用的新方法)”可知本段主要讲述的是研究结论的潜在应用。故选择D项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段中“Yale researchers have found that three distinct brain circuits from the frontal cortex connecting to different brain regions are involved in making good decisions, bad ones, and determining which of those past choices to store in memory.( 耶鲁大学的研究人员发现，从额叶皮层连接到不同大脑区域的三个不同的大脑回路参与了做出好的决定和坏的决定，以及决定将过去的哪些选择存储在记忆中)”可知本文主要讲述的是大脑如何帮助我们作出好或坏的决定，故选择D项。
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5)
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。
Up to 80% of premature heart disease can be prevented by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known. ____36____. “A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big impact in the long run,” says preventive cardiologist Dr. Beth Abramson.
Get eight hours of sleep
“____37____,” says Dr. Arya Sharma, founder of the Canadian Obesity Network. If we’re sleep deprived, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation(发炎) and glucose levels. These factors can all have an impact on heart health.
____38____
“We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health,” says Abramson. “Volunteering gets you out and creates a social network.” Research published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2020 showed that a feeling of purpose in life is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack.
Avoid polluted air
Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Breathing in pollutants may irritate arteries (动脉) and increase inflammation. Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people who already have other cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure. ____39____.
Eat breakfast
A recent study found that healthy people who skipped breakfast were almost twice more likely to have heart disease six years later than those consuming a substantial morning meal. One possible reason, “If you eat a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices,” says Abramson.“____40____.”
A. Engage in voluntary work
B. Socialize to enhance health
C. Others, as a result, slip your mind easily
D. But others may not have crossed your mind
E. We need to keep a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle
F. Everything that happens in your life gets stressful when you stay up
G. Try to get your exercise far away from highways and industrial areas
【答案】36. D 37. F 38. A 39. G 40. E
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了四种预防心脏疾病，促进心脏健康的方法。
【36题详解】
前文“Up to 80% of premature heart disease can be prevented by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known.(多达80%的早发性心脏病可以通过选择特定的生活方式来预防。一些策略，如锻炼和控制体重，是众所周知的)”表明人们已经知道一些预防心脏病的策略，D选项“但是你可能没有想到过其他的”进行转折，其中others与前文的some对应。故选D。
【37题详解】
本段表示应得到充足的睡眠，根据后文“If we’re sleep deprived, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation and glucose levels.(如果我们睡眠不足，我们的身体也会更难控制血压、炎症和血糖水平)”描述睡眠不足带来的危害，F选项“当你熬夜的时候，生活中发生的一切都会变得有压力”同样与本段主旨意思一致，讲述了熬夜的危害。故选F。
【38题详解】
空处为小标题，根据后文“Volunteering gets you out and creates a social network.(志愿活动让你走出去，建立一个社交网络)”可知，本段说明应参加志愿活动，A选项“从事志愿工作”符合主旨。故选A。
【39题详解】
根据前文及空前句“Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people who already have other cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure.(对于那些已经有其他心血管疾病风险的人来说，即使是短时间的接触也不健康，比如高血压)”可知，该段表示要远离空气污染，G选项“尽量在远离高速公路和工业区的地方锻炼”表明锻炼时应远离空气污染，符合语境。故选G。
【40题详解】
最后一段说明了吃早餐的重要性，空前Abramson所说“If you eat a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices(如果你吃了一顿合适的早餐，你就不太可能在之后感到饥饿，也不太可能做出糟糕的食物选择)”表示应吃早餐，E选项“作为健康生活方式的一部分，我们需要保持均衡的饮食”作为前文对于吃早餐的补充，符合语境。故选E。
第三部分英语语言运用(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, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Just several days ago, a violent storm hit our community. I looked out of the window and witnessed a tree being abused by the fierce winds. The branches bent, and swayed (摇摆) back and forth, thanks to their ___41___ to avoid breaking. The leaves desperately ____42____ the branches because their life depended on the tree. The powerful trunk that held the tree upright bent slightly backwards from the force in a battle to ____43____ its position.
After the storm passed, the tree gracefully returned to its ____44____ position standing tall among the mess. It managed to ____45____ the storm. It didn’t look the same as leaves had been shed from its branches, but what ____46____ was that the tree won the fight for its life. For a long time I couldn’t understand why this tree ____47____ my attention the way it did. As time passed, it became ____48____ that it wasn’t just about the tree but about the roots, which, although unseen, went deep into the soil providing stability and nutrition. The roots helped the tree to be able to suffer from the fierce winds because they were there ____49____ it.
I can’t but ask myself how deep the roots are in my life. Accordingly, the next time you catch your kids _____50_____, the job is driving you crazy, you are underpaid and the money is _____51_____, and the storms of life are heavy, go back to your roots. Life is full of _____52_____. They will make you sway, make you ____53____ and make you lose some leaves. But the deeper your roots are, the stronger you stand.
Faced with challenges, you might bend but don’t _____54_____. No matter how hard the wind blows don’t let life force you into an uncomfortable position. Your _____55_____ lies in your roots.
41. A. height B. thickness C. flexibility D. weight
42. A. catered to B. turned to C. stuck to D. belonged to
43. A. achieve B. maintain C. reach D. complete
44. A. peaceful B. silent C. serious D. original
45. A. explore B. avoid C. cause D. survive
46. A. mattered B. differed C. concerned D. showed
47. A. fixed B. changed C. escaped D. drew
48. A. available B. apparent C. unique D. reasonable
49. A. supporting B. beating C. guiding D. attacking
50. A. misbehaving B. struggling C. crying D. misunderstanding
51. A. abundant B. rare C. tight D. sufficient
52. A. surprises B. choices C. storms D. battles
53. A. smile B. bend C. hesitate D. advance
54. A. fall B. break C. fear D. quit
55. A. strength B. ambition C. relief D. value
【答案】41. C 42. C 43. B 44. D 45. D 46. A 47. D 48. B 49. A 50. A 51. C 52. C 53. B 54. B 55. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇夹叙夹议。文章讲述了作者看到大树遭遇强风暴时，虽然树枝摇摆弯曲，树叶飘落，但是泥土深处的强劲根部，不仅给大树输送营养，还保障了大树的稳固性，使其在狂风肆虐之下得以生存。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：树枝弯曲，来回摆动，多亏了它们的柔韧性，才得以避免折断。A. height高度；B. thickness茂密；C. flexibility柔韧性；D. weight重量。根据前文“The branches bent, and swayed (摇摆) back and forth,”可知，树枝弯曲，来回摆动，故此处指树枝的柔韧性让它们避免被折断，故选C。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：树叶紧紧地附在树枝上，因为它们的生命依赖于树枝。A. catered to迎合，满足；B. turned to向…求助；C. stuck to粘贴，依附于…；D. belonged to属于。根据后文“because their life depended on the tree.”可知，树叶的生命依赖于树枝，因此此处指树叶紧紧的依附于树枝上，故选C。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：强大的树枝支撑着树，使得它在保持自己的位置战斗，只是向后弯曲。A. achieve实现；B. maintain保持；C. reach到达；D. complete完成。根据空前“in a battle to”可知，它在大风中的战斗中，故此处指树为了保持自己原来的位置而与大风战斗，故选B。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：风暴过后，这棵树又优雅地回到了自己的位置，高高耸立在一片狼藉中。A. peaceful和平的；B. silent沉默的；C. serious严重的；D. original原来的。根据空前“returned to(回到)”可知，大树没有被风吹倒，回到了原来的位置。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它努力在暴风中生存下来。A. explore探索；B. avoid避免；C. cause引起；D. survive幸存，生存。根据前文“After the storm passed, the tree gracefully returned to its ____4____ position standing tall among the mess.”可知，风暴过后，大树没有被吹倒，回到了原来的位置，故此处指它成功地在暴风中生存了下来，故选D。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它看起来不一样了，因为一些树叶已经从树上脱落，但重要的是，这棵树在生命的斗争中获胜了。A. mattered重要；B. differed不同；C. concerned关心，在意；D. showed展示。根据前文 “It didn’t look the same as leaves had been shed from its branches,”可知，尽管它的树叶已经掉落，看起来与原来不一样了，但重要的是，它在生命的斗争中获胜了，故选A。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很长时间我都不明白，为什么这棵树会以这种方式引起我的注意力。A. fixed固定，修理；B. changed改变；C. escaped逃离；D. drew吸引。根据前文“I looked out of the window and witnessed a tree being abused by the fierce winds.”可知，我从窗户看出去，看到了这棵在暴风中挣扎的树，因此此处指这棵树吸引了我的注意力，故选D。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的流逝，很明显，并不只是这棵树吸引了我，还有它的根，尽管看不到它的根，但它的根却深深地扎进土壤里，为树提供稳定和养分。A. available可得到的；B. apparent明显的；C. unique第一无二的；D. reasonable合理的。根据后文“it wasn’t just about the tree but about the roots, which, although unseen, went deep into the soil providing stability and nutrition.”可知，很明显，引起我注意的不只是这棵树，还有它的根，故选B。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：树根帮助树遭受狂风，因为它们在支持它。A. supporting支持；B. beating打击；C. guiding指导；D. attacking攻击。根据空前“The roots helped the tree to be able to suffer from the fierce winds”可知，在树经历狂风时，树根帮助他，是因为树根在支持树，故选A。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：相应地，下一次你发现你的孩子行为不端正，工作让你抓狂、工资和金钱很紧或者生活的风暴很沉重时，那就回到你的根。A. misbehaving行为不端正；B. struggle挣扎，努力；C. crying哭泣；D. misunderstanding误解。根据后文“the job is driving you crazy, you are underpaid and the money is ____11____, and the storms of life are heavy,”可知，工作让你抓狂，金钱很紧等都是生活中遇到的不顺，故此处指孩子不听话，行为不端正的时候，故选A。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. abundant丰富的；B. rare稀少的；C. tight紧的；D. sufficient充足的。根据空后“and the storms of life are heavy”可知，生活的风暴很强，故此处指钱很紧，预算很紧的时候，故选C。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：生活充满了风暴。A. surprises惊喜；B. choices选择；C. storms风暴；D. battles战斗。根据前文“and the storms of life are heavy”可知，生活的风暴很强，故此处总结前文，生活充满了风暴，故选C。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们会使你摇摆，使你弯曲，使你失去一些叶子，但是你的根越深，你就站得越稳。A. smile微笑；B. bend弯曲；C. hesitate犹豫；D. advance前进。根据前文“The branches bent, and swayed (摇摆) back and forth,”可知，树枝在狂风中摇摆弯曲，故此处指生活中的风暴也会让人弯曲，故选B。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：面对挑战，你可能会弯曲，但不要崩溃。A. fall摔倒；B. break折断，崩溃；C. fear害怕；D. quit放弃。根据前文“The branches bent, and swayed (摇摆) back and forth, thanks to their ___1___ to avoid breaking.”可知，树枝在狂风中来回摇摆，因为韧性而为被折断，故在生活中，我们面对困难时，也应该有韧性，即使会弯曲，但也不要被折断，不要崩溃，故选B。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：你的力量来自你的根。A. strength力量；B. ambition抱负心；C. relief轻松；D. value价值。根据前文“No matter how hard the wind blows don’t let life force you into an uncomfortable position.”可知，无论风暴有多强，也不能让生活使你陷入不舒服的情境，因此你对抗风暴的力量来自于你的根。故选A。
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。
On February 10, 2024 young scientists flooded into Brown University’s classrooms and laboratories, ready to put their knowledge to the test at the 7th Annual Brown Science Olympiad tournament, ____56____ provided a truly enriching and enjoyable experience for all involved.
The STEM competition welcomes nearly 1, 000 high schoolers from across New England. Featuring a lineup of 23 diverse challenges, the single-day academic tournament integrates written assessments with hands-on design and build tasks. Each challenge ____57____ (score) individually, with points awarded based on performance, accuracy ____58____ completion of tasks. Teams win by accumulating (累积) the highest total score across all 23 challenges in the tournament.
Contestants get ___59___ (them) involved in various scientific disciplines, from fundamental subjects like biology, chemistry and physics ____60____ specialized areas such as astronomy and robotics. Throughout the event, students engage in a series of activities in a day filled with curiosity and creativity, ___61___ (explore) the wonders of science and pushing the boundaries of their ____62____ (intellect) capabilities.
But the Brown tournament isn’t just about becoming a strong competitor. It also offers a platform for young scientists ____63____ (wander) Brown’s campus. “With the tournament, you can get an insight into college life and ____64____ great understanding of the whole college experience,” Golditch a contestant, said. “Participating in the Science Olympiad has been the most valuable experience that allows us to explore fun science _____65_____ (concept),” added Golditch.
【答案】56. which
57. is scored
58. and 59. themselves
60. to 61. exploring
62. intellectual
63. to wander
64. a 65. concepts
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了2024年2月10日，年轻的科学家涌入布朗大学的教室和实验室，准备在第七届年度布朗科学奥林匹克锦标赛上测试他们的知识，这为所有参与者提供了真正丰富和愉快的体验。
【56题详解】
考查非限制性定语从句。句意：2024年2月10日，年轻的科学家涌入布朗大学的教室和实验室，准备在第七届年度布朗科学奥林匹克锦标赛上测试他们的知识，这为所有参与者提供了真正丰富和愉快的体验。此处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为the 7th Annual Brown Science Olympiad tournament，指物，关系词从句中缺少主语，故应用which引导，故填which。
【57题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：每次挑战都单独计分，根据任务的表现、准确性和任务的完成情况打分。此处each challenge为主语，为单数，此空为谓语动词，challenge与score之间为被动关系，且此处陈述比赛规则，故应用一般现在时，故填is scored。
【58题详解】
考查连词。句意：同上。此处performance、 accuracy和completion of tasks为并列关系，故应用连词and，故填and。
【59题详解】
考查代词。句意：参加者参加各种科学学科，从生物学、化学和物理等基础学科到天文学和机器人学等专业领域。此处参加表达为“get oneself involved in…”，此处主语为contestants，故此处应用代词“themselves”，故填themselves。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意：同上。此处为“from…to…从……到……”结构，故填to。
【61题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在整个活动中，学生们在充满好奇心和创造力的一天里参加一系列的活动，探索科学的奇迹，并突破他们的智力极限。此处作状语，主语students与explore为主动关系，故应用现在分词作状语，故填exploring。
【62题详解】
考查形容词。句意：同上。此处作定语，修饰名词capabilities，故应用形容词“intellectual智力上的”修饰，故填intellectual。
【63题详解】
考查不定式。句意：它也为年轻科学家提供了一个漫步在布朗校园的平台。此处为“offer sth for sb. to do sth.”结构，故此处应用不定式，故填to wander。
【64题详解】
考查冠词。句意：通过这次比赛，你可以深入了解大学生活，并对整个大学经历有了深入的了解。此处意为“对……的深入了解”，表达为a great understanding of…，故填a。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意：参加科学奥林匹克竞赛是最有价值的体验，让我们能够探索有趣的科学概念。此处作宾语，故应用名词“concept概念”，且此处指多个科学概念，故应用名词的复数形式作宾语，故填concepts。
第四部分: 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 你校上学期开展了一系列劳动实践课程，包括烹饪、缝纫、种植蔬菜、种树、种花、手工制作、家电维修等等。请你写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 你喜爱的课程；
2. 你的心得体会；
3. 你对课程的建议。
参考词汇:缝纫sewing手工艺品 handicrafts 家电appliance
注意: 1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
My Favorite Hands-on Course
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【答案】One possible version
My favorite Hands-on Course
Aiming to raise students’ awareness of labor, a series of hands-on courses were launched last term in our school, ranging from cooking to repairing appliances.
Sewing was one of my favorite courses, where I gained a variety of essential life skills such as sewing a button and sewing clothes for my dolls. It was surely a rewarding experience, not only enriching my after-school life but also helping me form the good habit of laboring.
The hands-on courses have won wide popularity among students. If possible, an exhibition could be held to demonstrate students’ well-designed works and display their creativity.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达为一篇应用文。要求学生向校英文报投稿，介绍学校上学期开展的劳动实践课程。
【详解】1.词汇积累：
为了：aim to→in order to/with the intention of
各种各样的：a series of →a diverse range of/various/all kinds of
有意义的：rewarding→meaningful/significant
变化：vary→range
2.句式拓展：
原句：It was surely a rewarding experience, not only enriching my after-school life but also helping me form the good habit of laboring.
拓展句：Such a rewarding experience was the activity that it not only enriched my after-school life but also helped me form the good habit of laboring.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Aiming to raise students’ awareness of labor, a series of hands-on courses were launched last term in our school, ranging from cooking to repairing appliances.(运用了现在分词作状语)
【高分句型2】Sewing was one of my favorite courses, where I gained a variety of essential life skills such as sewing a button and sewing clothes for my dolls.(运用了where引导非限制性定语从句)
第二节：(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew (宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time ” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night, temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you,” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her.
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。
Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.”
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As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.
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【答案】 Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.” My mouth dropped open. “She was outside all night ” I was so furious, “It was freezing and she could die!” Jordan choked back his words, stunned. I grabbed my coat and rushed outside. Jordan followed, fear welling up in his eyes. Several minutes later, the poor thing was found, shaking and curling into a tiny ball. I picked her up, unsure whether she was alive or dead. Jordan was scared, “We need a vet! Now!”
As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat. I could hear him talking to the cat, apologizing repeatedly. Luckily, the vet saved Meatball. Seeing her eyes open, Jordan stroked her head, all tears. Then, surprisingly, he turned to me. He apologized for what he had done. “I know you just want to keep me safe,” he murmured. I felt a lump in my throat. He rubbed Meatball’s back, “Looks like we are both going to observe the curfew. It’s for our own good.”
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的儿子抱怨作者不让他晚上外出，但是在通过猫被夜里放出而差点被冻死的事情后，他儿子终于明白作者不让他出去是为了他的安全着想。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①.由第一段首句内容：乔丹点点头，“我昨晚放她出来的。”可知，第一段可描写猫被放出去后他们去寻找的过程以及猫被找到后的状态。
②.由第二段首句内容：“当我开车去动物医院的时候，乔丹坐在后面，把肉球放在外套里。”可知，第二段可描写他们将猫送去救治的过程以及乔丹的懊悔。
2.续写线索：去找猫——发现猫——发现猫状态不对——送去救治——猫得救——乔丹懊悔
3.词汇激活（一个词汇要写出相近的表达）
行为类
①.抓住：grab/grasp
②轻抚：stroke/ pet
③.拯救：save/ rescue
情绪类
①.非常愤怒： so furious / so angry
②.恐惧的：scared/ terrified
【点睛】[高分句型1] As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.（运用了as引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Seeing her eyes open, Jordan stroked her head, all tears.（运用了现在分词短语作状语）2023-2024学年度(下)七校协作体高二联考
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分
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)
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
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On the day he almost died, Kimbal Musk had food on the brain. The Internet startup talent and restaurateur had just arrived in Jackson Hole from a conference where chef Jamie Oliver had spoken about the benefits of healthy eating. This was something Musk thought about a lot — how he might make a difference to the food industry — but beyond expanding his farm-to-table movement along with his restaurant, Musk hadn’t yet broken the code. Then he went sailing down a snowy slope (坡) and fell over, breaking his neck. The left side of his body was paralyzed.
Musk eventually made a full recovery, but it involved spending two months on his back, which gave him plenty of time to come up with a plan. Since then, he has launched an initiative to put “learning gardens” in public schools across America; attracted Generation Z to the farming profession by changing shipping containers into high-tech, data-driven, year-round farms; and this year, is kicking off a new campaign to create one million at-home gardens.
Aimed at reaching low-income families, the Million Gardens Movement was inspired by the pandemic, as both a desire to feel more connected to nature and food insecurity have been at the forefront of so many people’s lives. “We were getting a lot of inquiries about gardening from people that had never gardened before,” says Musk. “People were looking to garden for a bunch of reasons: to supplement their budget, to improve the nutritional quality of their diets, or just to cure the boredom that came with the lockdown.”
The program offers free garden kits that can be grown indoors or outdoors, and will be distributed through schools that Musk’s non-profit, Big Green, has already partnered with. It also offers free courses on how to get the garden growing and fresh seeds and materials for the changing growing seasons. “I grew up in the projects when I was young, in what we now call food deserts,” says EVE, one of the many celebrities who have teamed up with the organization to encourage people to pick up a free garden. “What I love about this is that it’s not difficult. We are all able to grow something.”
24. What inspired Musk to make a difference to food industry
A. A skiing accident. B. Jamie Oliver’s lecture.
C. The pandemic. D. The Million Gardens movement.
25. What does the Million Gardens Movement focus on
A. Advocating people to value nature.
B. Providing free food for low-income farming.
C. Launching “learning gardens”across America.
D. Educating new gardens to grow their own food.
26. Which of the following can best describe Musk
A. confident B. stubborn C. charitable D. ambitious
27. Why is EVE taken as an example
A. To encourage people to start a free garden.
B. To introduce his experience in a food desert.
C. To share free courses on getting garden growing.
D. To clarify the reason why he loves growing something.
C
The news industry has had a rough decade. Print readership is steadily dropping, newspapers are closing, and journalists with decades of experience are being laid off. In response, major newspapers have made significant changes. They’re attempting to combat declining reader interest by shortening stories, creating clickbait (诱饵性标题), and most especially, using social media to their advantage.
With the rise of social media sites, many people have claimed that we are entering a new age in which news must be delivered in 140 characters or fewer. People’s ability to focus on long-form content and engage in deep reading has also been declining due to the endless distractions and excessive information in today’s world. This change in reading habits has led to a preference for short, easily understood news pieces that can be quickly consumed. To interest a more specific and generally younger readership, newspapers have revised content, prioritizing articles that are visually appealing instead of having depth.
But, in reality, there is still a demand for in-depth reporting. In this era of misinformation and clickbait, readers are seeking reliable sources of news that provide context, analysis, and accountability. Depth reporting explores the fundamental causes, involves multiple perspectives, and uncovers the hidden truths that shape our world, helping readers get a more comprehensive understanding of complicated matters.
While social media have changed the way we consume news, the quality of news remains essential for the public. It’s crucial for the news industry to achieve a balance between catering to changing reader preferences while also maintaining the integrity (完整性) of news. This means providing both quick updates and in-depth analysis, and using social media to promote their content, but not at the cost of accuracy or integrity. By doing so, news organizations can ensure that they remain relevant and trusted sources of information in a rapidly changing media environment.
28 What problem does traditional news industry face
A. The lack of experienced journalists.
B. The shortage of social media sites.
C The spread of unreliable information.
D. The drop of readership.
29. What does the underlined word “prioritizing” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Placing importance on. B. Cutting down.
C. Calling on. D. Crossing out.
30. What do we know from paragraph 3
A. People’s need for reliable news is decreasing.
B. Social media has played a key role in promoting hidden facts.
C. In-depth reporting can improve readers’ comprehension of complex issues.
D. Clickbait greatly increases readers’ interests in exploring truths.
31. According to the passage, the news industry should achieve a balance between ______.
A. providing quick updates and focusing on popular topics
B. stating matters in multiple perspectives and shortening articles
C. changing news sources and maintaining the accuracy of contents
D. satisfying readers’ preferences and ensuring the quality of news
D
It was long theorized that people make decisions based on integrated global calculations that occur within the frontal cortex(额叶皮层) of the brain, which is considered the seat of higher-order thinking. However, Yale researchers have found that three distinct brain circuits from the frontal cortex connecting to different brain regions are involved in making good decisions, bad ones, and determining which of those past choices to store in memory.
The study of decision-making in rats may help scientists find the roots of flawed decision-making common to mental health disorders such as addiction, the authors say. They used-a new tool to manipulate(操纵) brain circuits in rats while they were making choices between actions that led to them receiving rewards or no rewards. If the rats made the right decision, one that ended in a reward, one of the brain circuits was activated, but another was activated if the rats made the wrong choice and received no reward. The third circuit stored past experiences and decisions to help the rats with future choices.
Stephanie Groman, lead author of the research says, “A comparison would be deciding on a restaurant for dinner. For instance, without the ‘good choice’ circuit you may not return to the restaurant with good food and without the ‘bad choice’ circuit you might not avoid the restaurant with bad food. The third ‘memory’ circuit is crucial in making decisions such as whether to return to the restaurant after receiving one bad meal after several good ones.”
Changes in these circuits may help explain a typical feature of addiction—why people continue to make harmful choices even after repeated negative experiences. The Yale researchers previously showed that some of the same brain calculations were disrupted(扰乱)in animals that had taken methamphetamine. “Because we used a test that is similar to those used in studies of human decision making, our findings have direct relevance to humans and could aid in the search for novel treatments for substance abuse in humans,” Groman said.
32. How was Yale’s research different from the previous theory
A. It defined the function of different brain regions.
B. It identified specific circuits involved in decision-making.
C. It focused on the connection between choices and memories.
D. It highlighted the role of the frontal cortex in higher-order thinking.
33. What can be inferred from Stephanie Groman’s words
A. Memories are related to all the three circuits.
B. People base their decisions on personal preferences.
C. The three circuits are all of vital importance in making decisions.
D. The circuit related to rewards is the foundation of deciding wisely.
34. What does the last paragraph mainly focus on
A. The limitations of the present study. B. A description of the research method.
C. A possible reason for the study findings. D. The potential application of the conclusion.
35. What might be the best title for the text
A. How people get addicted and cured
B. How making decisions influences our brain
C. How our brain develops when facing choices
D. How the brain helps us make good decisions and bad ones
第二节(共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5)
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。
Up to 80% of premature heart disease can be prevented by making specific lifestyle choices. Some strategies, such as exercising and managing weight, are well known. ____36____. “A small change in your everyday routine can potentially have a big impact in the long run,” says preventive cardiologist Dr. Beth Abramson.
Get eight hours of sleep
“____37____,” says Dr. Arya Sharma, founder of the Canadian Obesity Network. If we’re sleep deprived, our bodies also have more difficulty controlling blood pressure, inflammation(发炎) and glucose levels. These factors can all have an impact on heart health.
____38____
“We know that loneliness is a risk factor for heart health,” says Abramson. “Volunteering gets you out and creates a social network.” Research published in Psychosomatic Medicine in 2020 showed that a feeling of purpose in life is linked to a lower likelihood of heart attack.
Avoid polluted air
Exposure to this kind of pollution over time raises your risk of heart disease. Breathing in pollutants may irritate arteries (动脉) and increase inflammation. Even short periods of exposure are unhealthy for people who already have other cardiovascular risks, such as high blood pressure. ____39____.
Eat breakfast
A recent study found that healthy people who skipped breakfast were almost twice more likely to have heart disease six years later than those consuming a substantial morning meal. One possible reason, “If you eat a proper breakfast, you’re less likely to be hungry later and make poor food choices,” says Abramson.“____40____.”
A. Engage in voluntary work
B. Socialize to enhance health
C. Others, as a result, slip your mind easily
D. But others may not have crossed your mind
E. We need to keep a balanced diet as part of a healthy lifestyle
F. Everything that happens in your life gets stressful when you stay up
G. Try to get your exercise far away from highways and industrial areas
第三部分英语语言运用(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, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Just several days ago, a violent storm hit our community. I looked out of the window and witnessed a tree being abused by the fierce winds. The branches bent, and swayed (摇摆) back and forth, thanks to their ___41___ to avoid breaking. The leaves desperately ____42____ the branches because their life depended on the tree. The powerful trunk that held the tree upright bent slightly backwards from the force in a battle to ____43____ its position.
After the storm passed, the tree gracefully returned to its ____44____ position standing tall among the mess. It managed to ____45____ the storm. It didn’t look the same as leaves had been shed from its branches, but what ____46____ was that the tree won the fight for its life. For a long time I couldn’t understand why this tree ____47____ my attention the way it did. As time passed, it became ____48____ that it wasn’t just about the tree but about the roots, which, although unseen, went deep into the soil providing stability and nutrition. The roots helped the tree to be able to suffer from the fierce winds because they were there ____49____ it.
I can’t but ask myself how deep the roots are in my life. Accordingly the next time you catch your kids _____50_____, the job is driving you crazy, you are underpaid and the money is _____51_____, and the storms of life are heavy, go back to your roots. Life is full of _____52_____. They will make you sway, make you ____53____ and make you lose some leaves. But the deeper your roots are, the stronger you stand.
Faced with challenges, you might bend but don’t _____54_____. No matter how hard the wind blows don’t let life force you into an uncomfortable position. Your _____55_____ lies in your roots.
41. A. height B. thickness C. flexibility D. weight
42. A. catered to B. turned to C. stuck to D. belonged to
43. A. achieve B. maintain C. reach D. complete
44. A. peaceful B. silent C. serious D. original
45. A. explore B. avoid C. cause D. survive
46. A. mattered B. differed C. concerned D. showed
47. A. fixed B. changed C. escaped D. drew
48. A. available B. apparent C. unique D. reasonable
49. A. supporting B. beating C. guiding D. attacking
50. A. misbehaving B. struggling C. crying D. misunderstanding
51. A. abundant B. rare C. tight D. sufficient
52. A. surprises B. choices C. storms D. battles
53. A. smile B. bend C. hesitate D. advance
54. A. fall B. break C. fear D. quit
55. A. strength B. ambition C. relief D. value
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。
On February 10, 2024 young scientists flooded into Brown University’s classrooms and laboratories, ready to put their knowledge to the test at the 7th Annual Brown Science Olympiad tournament, ____56____ provided a truly enriching and enjoyable experience for all involved.
The STEM competition welcomes nearly 1, 000 high schoolers from across New England. Featuring a lineup of 23 diverse challenges, the single-day academic tournament integrates written assessments with hands-on design and build tasks. Each challenge ____57____ (score) individually, with points awarded based on performance, accuracy ____58____ completion of tasks. Teams win by accumulating (累积) the highest total score across all 23 challenges in the tournament.
Contestants get ___59___ (them) involved in various scientific disciplines, from fundamental subjects like biology, chemistry and physics ____60____ specialized areas such as astronomy and robotics. Throughout the event, students engage in a series of activities in a day filled with curiosity and creativity, ___61___ (explore) the wonders of science and pushing the boundaries of their ____62____ (intellect) capabilities.
But the Brown tournament isn’t just about becoming a strong competitor. It also offers a platform for young scientists ____63____ (wander) Brown’s campus. “With the tournament, you can get an insight into college life and ____64____ great understanding of the whole college experience,” Golditch a contestant, said. “Participating in the Science Olympiad has been the most valuable experience that allows us to explore fun science _____65_____ (concept),” added Golditch.
第四部分: 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
66. 你校上学期开展了一系列劳动实践课程，包括烹饪、缝纫、种植蔬菜、种树、种花、手工制作、家电维修等等。请你写一篇短文向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 你喜爱的课程；
2. 你的心得体会；
3. 你对课程的建议。
参考词汇:缝纫sewing手工艺品 handicrafts 家电appliance
注意: 1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节, 以使行文连贯。
My Favorite Hands-on Course
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第二节：(满分25分)
67. 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。
My teenage son, Jordan, always complained about having to be home earlier than all his friends. He would tell me that he was already seventeen, but still had a curfew (宵禁). He believed he was practically an adult. I pointed out that he was not an adult as he was still in high school.
“You don’t trust me!” he yelled. Before I continued, he rolled his eyes, slammed the door and walked away. I sighed. How could I make Jordan see that I only wanted to keep him safe
I decided to go for a walk, hoping the December air would clear my head. I opened the front door and nearly stepped on her: a small black cat, just like a meatball. “Hi, Meatball,” I said, bringing her into my arms. I walked back in, touching her neck gently. Meatball seemed happy enough to come in the house, but after an hour or two, she sat by the door, meowing to go back outside.
“Why won’t she just stay in with us all the time ” Nathan, my youngest son asked.
I explained to him that she was happy here but she liked being able to come and go as she pleased.
“That must be nice,” Jordan muttered from the other room, complaining why the cat, not him, could come and go. He even asked me to give Meatball a curfew.
Meatball became a regular.
One night temperatures were unusually low. Meatball stood at the door, meowing to go outside.
I shook my head at her, afraid that she might freeze to death. She stared at me and meowed again. I patted her head, “I know you’re not happy, but it’s for your own good.”
“Mom’s not being mean to you,” Nathan told the cat. “She’s just trying to keep you from turning into a frozen meatball.” We both laughed at his joke.
The next morning, I couldn’t find Meatball. I asked the kids if anyone had seen her.
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。
Jordan nodded, “I let her out last night.”
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As I drove to the animal hospital, Jordan sat in the back, holding Meatball inside his coat.
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