合肥一中2023-2024学年度高二年级下学期期中联考
英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，务必在答题卡和答题卷规定的地方填写自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号后两位。
2. 答题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B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。
3. 答题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。作图题可先用铅笔在答题卷规定的位置绘出，确认后再用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔描清楚。必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
4. 考试结束，务必将答题卡和答题卷一并上交。
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。
1. Which place are the speakers going to first
A. To a hotel. B. To the office. C. To a restaurant.
2. Why was George absent from the meeting
A. He felt unwell. B. He was stuck in traffic. C. He tended his sick mother.
3. What does the woman invite the man to do
A. Go for a walk. B. Try her cooking. C. Go to another beach.
4. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Help her study in the library.
B. Retake a course next semester.
C. Admit his mistake to his teacher.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A city. B. A group. C. A person.
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。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. Why does the man head for the stadium
A. To enter a contest.
B. To practice playing tennis.
C. To cheer on his favorite team.
7. When will the match start
A. In 15 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 45 minutes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man say about the coat
A. It’s of good quality. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s not thick enough.
9. What is the woman going to do next
A. Pay for the item. B. Try on the clothes. C. Look for a bigger size.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What did the woman do yesterday
A. She attended the lecture.
B. She went to the hospital.
C. She visited her grandmother.
11. How does the man feel about the lecture
A. It’s very difficult. B. It’s quite fascinating. C. It’s a little disappointing.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Borrow the notes. B. Meet Prof. Garcia. C. Watch the video playback.
13. What does the woman want to do
A. Build a website. B. Buy something to drink. C. Study the lecture in depth.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where does the woman know about the job
A. On the Internet. B. In the newspaper. C. From a foreign friend.
15. What job does the woman want to apply for
A. A cashier. B. A manager. C. A shop assistant.
16. What is necessary for the job
A. Fluency in spoken English.
B. Relevant work experience.
C. Overseas study experience.
17. How much can the woman earn every week at the most
A. 60 yuan. B. 300 yuan. C. 420 yuan.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why does the human body move during sleep
A. To give the body a rest.
B. To make muscle active.
C. To let the body repair and recover.
19. What happened when people slept with eye-movements
A. They were dreaming.
B. They were about to wake up.
C. Their brains were less active.
20. What would happen if people were disturbed from their eye-movement sleep
A. They would rest better. B. They would act strangely. C. They would be unaffected.
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
At The Rachael Ray Foundation (RRF), we’re pretty big animal lovers. As a part of our work, we supply a wide variety of organizations that do good for animals, from rescue to care and more. Get to know a few of them and the work we do together.
Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team
RRF helped enable Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) to purchase a new and bigger plane for its rescue missions which bring animals from danger to safety. Whether it be flying dogs in overcrowded shelters to new homes, saving animals caught in the path of natural disasters, or bringing supplies to shelters in need, the brave PAART pilots are always ready to help.
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) works to find and train shelter dogs who have the talent and drive to become search and rescue animals. RRF supports SDF’s efforts to identify and transform rescued dogs into rescuers, to provide lifetime care for these dogs and to find homes for all dogs who enter the SDF training program.
Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants
This is a program administered by Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) to support Best Friends’ network partners in their lifesaving efforts. The money has been awarded to organizations across the country to fund initiatives such as adoption drives and shelter intake prevention efforts.
North Shore Animal League America Disaster Relief Grants
This program, administered by North Shore Animal League America (NSALA), provides money for animal welfare organizations impacted by disasters. RRF is proud to help NSALA in its efforts to identify needs in disaster situations and provide targeted, effective relief.
1. What is special about PAART
A. It provides necessities for animals in need. B. It conducts animal rescue missions by plane.
C. It is supported by the Rachael Ray Foundation. D. It assists in finding adopters for rescued animals.
2. Which organization is devoted to training shelter animals to do rescue work
A. PAART. B. SDF. C. BFAS. D. NSALA.
3. What do the last two programs have in common
A. They both strongly promote animal adoption.
B They both offer training programmes for all dogs.
C They are administered by Best Friends Animal Society.
D. They both financially assist animal welfare initiatives.
B
It was just after 17:00 on a mid-September evening at a historical Church in Harlem, New York City Mostly the low-income black neighborhood sat at dining tables. In front of them was a menu listing three courses, which they only saw on TV. Each dish was prepared with “leftover” ingredients (食材), offered free of charge and placed alongside a blue card that read “you are loved” in hand-written script.
This is one of 14 community centers created around the world in cities like Milan, Paris, Mérida, Lima, Sydney and now New York through three-Michelin starred chef Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul project. He started the project in 2016 with his wife, Lara Gilmore, to help fight the global problem of food waste by using ingredients that might otherwise be thrown away by suppliers and to give socially and economically vulnerable people access to high quality meals.
Partnering with architects, artists and community leaders, the project is transforming spaces, which are not fully taken advantage of, such as churches and even a historical home into intentionally designed cultural centers equipped with kitchens, dining rooms and other facilities that help create a sense of well-being, connection and inclusion.
When I asked Bottura why he created such thoughtful meals within beautifully appointed spaces for the low-income, he told me that everyone deserves respect and beauty, and of course, healthy food. “They come in and are completely lost because they’re not used to coming into beautiful places like this. But once they’re here, they realize that this place is their place. It’s not my place,” he said.
Bottura’s philosophy is one that comes from the heart. T-shirts worn by volunteers at his community centers say “cooking is an act of love”, and he approaches the food served there with as much care as he does at his restaurants, probably even more, since the diners are extremely stressed and need healthy food to feel better. Bottura insists that it’s important to change the language around the food served in his community centers.
4. Why does the author describe such a scene in the first paragraph
A. To introduce Bottura’s project.
B. To show the appeal of the dishes.
C. To emphasize the warm atmosphere.
D. To explain how the event is organized.
5. According to the text, which of the following statements is correct
A. The dining centers were all transformed from churches.
B. Bottura started the project to practice his cooking skills.
C. The diners felt quite at home when coming in the centers.
D. The low-income can enjoy high quality food at the center.
6. Which of the following best describes Massimo Bottura
A. Skilled and strict. B. Brave and influential.
C. Caring and considerate. D. Wealthy and humorous.
7. What fundamental philosophy does Massimo Bottura express
A. Respect and beauty are for all. B. Beautiful places inspire respect.
C. Cooking should be a profession. D. Community centers bring people together.
C
Proper questioning has become a lost art. The curious four-year-old asks a lot of questions—incessant streams of “Why ” and “Why not ” might sound familiar—but as we grow older, our questioning decreases. In a recent survey of more than 200 of our clients, we found that those with children estimated that 70-80% of their kids’ dialogues with others were comprised of questions. But those same clients said that only 15-25% of their own interactions consisted of questions. Why the drop off
Think back to your time growing up and in school. Chances are that you received the most recognition or reward when you got the correct answers. Later in life, that motivator continues. At work, we often reward those who answer questions, not those who ask them. Questioning conventional wisdom can even lead to being distanced, or considered a threat.
Because expectations for decision-making have gone from “get it done soon” to “get it done now” to “it should have been done yesterday”, we tend to jump to conclusions instead of asking more questions. And the unfortunate side effect of not asking enough questions is poor decision-making. That’s why it’s vital that we slow down and take the time to ask more and better questions. At best, we’ll arrive at better conclusions. At worst, we’ll avoid a lot of rework later on.
Aside from not speaking up enough, many professionals don’t think about how different types of questions can lead to different outcomes. We should lead a conversation by asking the right kinds of questions, based on the problem we’re trying to solve. In some cases, we’ll want to expand our view of the problem rather than keeping it narrowly focused. In others, we may want to challenge basic assumptions or confirm our understanding in order to feel more confident in our conclusions. Therefore, asking the right kinds of questions is what counts in achieving a goal.
8. What does the underlined word “incessant” in paragraph 1 most probably mean
A Simple. B. Random. C. Constant. D. Annoying.
9. What accounts for the decline of questioning in adulthood
A. One poses a threat to the company if they ask questions.
B. Adults don’t get as many chances as they did in childhood.
C. Those who question popular beliefs are thought to be wise.
D. Those asking questions don’t always get positive feedback.
10. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. Redoing is unavoidable despite thoughtful questions.
B. Decisions made in a hurry may turn out to be wrong.
C. Better questions can surely bring desirable outcomes.
D. More attention should be paid to making conclusions.
11. What might the author continue talking about
A. Proper questions that should be raised. B. Important goals that we are to achieve.
C. Right kinds of answers to the questions. D. Ways to expand our view of the problem.
D
Over 2,000 years ago, Baiae was the most magnificent resort town in Italy. Wealthy statesmen including Cicero and Caesar were once drawn to its natural springs. But over the centuries, volcanic activity submerged this playground of the Roman nobility, leaving half of it beneath the Mediterranean.
Today, Baiae is one of the world’s few underwater archaeological parks open to visitors wanting to explore the remains of the ancient Roman city. A protected marine area, the site needs to be monitored for damage caused by divers and environmental factors. However, explains Davidde, Italy’s national supervisor for underwater cultural heritage, “Communication underwater is challenging.”
Cabled systems are the most reliable, but they are difficult to maintain and cover a limited operational area. And wireless internet doesn’t work well in water, because of the way water interacts with electromagnetic waves.
So Davidde teamed up with a group of engineers led by Chiara Petrioli, a professor at Sapienza University. Petrioli’s team has developed a network of underwater wireless sensors capable of gathering environmental data and transmitting it to land in real time. The system relies on AI algorithms (算法) to constantly change the network protocol (网络协议). As the sea conditions change, the algorithms adjust the information path, allowing the signal to travel up to two kilometers and data to be sent between transmitters one kilometer apart.
At Baiae, underwater internet allows remote, continuous monitoring of environmental conditions. Besides, it allows divers to communicate with one another and with colleagues above the surface, who can also use the technology to locate them with a high degree of accuracy.
Davidde anticipates that the network will be available to tourists visiting the archaeological site in the coming months. As they swim over the ruins, visitors will use waterproof smart tablets to communicate and to view 3D reconstructions of the ruins.
“Underwater internet has made monitoring of the archaeological site simpler and more efficient,” says Davidde, “At the same time, we can offer the public a new, interactive way to explore the underwater park.”
12. What do we know about Baiae
A. It was noted for natural springs. B. It is a playground for sports lovers.
C. It was destroyed by human activity. D. It is not open to adventurous visitors.
13. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. Applications of underwater internet.
B. Different types of underwater network.
C. Difficulties of underwater communication.
D. Conditions of the underwater environment.
14. What is the underwater network capable of doing at present
A. Reconstructing the ruins of the underwater park.
B. Making it easier to monitor archaeological sites.
C. Bringing more visitors to submerged Roman city.
D. Only allowing divers to communicate underwater.
15. What is the purpose of this text
A. To explain underwater communication.
B. To analyze the effect of climate change.
C. To introduce a new underwater network.
D. To attract more visitors to explore Baiae.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The perfect moment to apologize is the moment you realize you’ve done something wrong. ____16____ But when it comes to our own mistakes, we often try to postpone apologizing or avoid it altogether by lying or making excuses for our actions.
Apologizing is seldom comfortable or easy. To be effective, most apologies need to contain the following elements:
____17____
Start by describing exactly what you did wrong, without avoiding the worst truths. Once the facts are out, admit that your behavior broke a moral rule, and, as a result, you’re in the wrong. Accept responsibility.
An explanation
A truthful explanation is your chance to rebuild a strong, peaceful relationship. By contrast, excuses are made to avoid taking responsibility. Leave them out of your apology.
Expressions of your sincere regret
Anyone who has been on the receiving end of the comment “I’m sorry you feel that way” knows the difference between sincere regret and an attempt to avoid responsibility for bad behavior. ____18____
Reparations for damage
____19____ Often there will be nothing tangible to repair. Hearts and relationships are broken more often than objects. In such cases, your efforts should focus on restoring the other person’s dignity.
An apology is the end of our struggle with history. From this truthful place we are free to move forward, whether or not we are forgiven. ____20____ But it shows that we are willing to be honest about our imperfections and determined in our efforts to do better.
A. Ways for apologizing
B. Full admission of the offence
C. No one likes to be put on the spot
D. Apologizing doesn’t make us perfect.
E. An apology includes real repair work: not just saying “I’m sorry”.
F. You are highly unlikely to be forgiven if you apologize without regret.
G This seems obvious when we are thinking about someone else’s faults.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
There are no two identical leaves in existence, thus there is no perfect path but only the one that suits oneself.
My son asked me months ago if he could switch from his mainstream high school to a ____21____ school. At that time, I was unsure and even a little ____22____.
He wasn’t doing well in his school, and I knew the best thing for him was to ____23____ to another learning environment to complete his study. But my heart hurt a little that he would not walk the same graduation ____24____ that I had walked, and also the scenario (设想) I had created was no longer beneficial to his ____25____.
My son then behaved ____26____ and had a small friend group. Large groups were complex for him. A school of over 2,500 kids can be difficult for anyone, let alone my boy with social ____27____.
Then, we decided the vocational school (职业学校) was an option with the same general curriculum ____28____ by our state to graduate high school. The ____29____ he had already earned would carry over, and he could graduate early.
By allowing him to go there, we have watched him ____30____. The difference is astonishing. He becomes productive, he has ____31____ friendship and participated in a life skills course to help himself with real-life studies, and he also ____32____ with his teachers.
The most significant change is that he now often comes home ____33____, enthusiastic about his day, and excited to ____34____ how his day has gone.
As his momma, it is all I need to know that my son has chosen what is ____35____ for him.
21. A. academic B. technical C. compulsory D. unprofessional
22. A. angry B. nervous C. confused D. heartbroken
23. A. apply B. adapt C. transmit D. transfer
24. A. stage B. moment C. dilemma D. ceremony
25. A. decision B. friendship C. well-being D. curriculum
26. A. shyly B. boldly C. generously D. straightforwardly
27. A. conduct B. anxiety C. awareness D. responsibility
28. A. banned B. studied C. canceled D. required
29. A. medals B. credits C. subjects D. reputations
30. A. suffer B. thrive C. worsen D. graduate
31. A. formed B. understood C. abandoned D. remembered
32. A. lines up B. makes up C. gets away D. gets along
33. A. crying B. yelling C. smiling D. complaining
34. A. share B. learn C. reflect D. oversell
35. A. sensible B. available C. suitable D. affordable
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。
In late January, a pod of Chinese white dolphins was seen jumping, swimming and generally frolicking near Huoshaoyu Island on the coast of Xiamen in Southeast China.
“In the cold months from December through February, dolphins are likely _____36_____ (seek) inner bays and harbors with calm winds and waves to spend the winter,” said Xu Jing, an official with the Xiamen Chinese White Dolphin Nature Reserve. She added, “It _____37_____ (become) more common to spot dolphins in the _____38_____ (relative) calm western waters in recent years.”
The Chinese white dolphin, inhabiting shallow coastal waters from Southeast China _____39_____ East India, acquired “Chinese” in its name after _____40_____ (observe) in China in the 1600s. The cetacean, _____41_____ species under first-class state protection in China, is regarded as an indicator for marine ecological health, due to its _____42_____ (sensitive) to water quality.
“With years of _____43_____ (dedicate) conservation efforts, the continued sightings of the Chinese white dolphin, _____44_____ is at the top of the food chain, in the city’s waters imply that our marine ecosystem and the entire food chain are well-preserved and ______45______ (support) of its survival,” said Xin Jianjun, former head of the Xiamen Fisheries Administration.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你和你校的外国交换生David计划在校园内组织一场名为“A Taste of the World”的美食节活动，请写一封邮件给David，内容包括：
1. 你对活动形式的建议；
2. 约定时间讨论安排和分工。
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 David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best Wishes,
Li Hua
第二节（满分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。
One year ago, when we were in the fifth grade, a new classmate named Jack joined us. He was often late for class and had a strange smell on him, which made the girls not want to be “neighbours” with him, let alone sit next to him. It is said that once, a naughty boy curiously opened his backpack and many crushed soda cans and empty drink bottles that we usually throw into the trash fell out. Therefore, the boys in our class mocked (嘲笑) him as the “trash king”.
Later, during a class meeting, our teacher, Ms. Zhang, told us about his story of using garbage to make inventions. It turns out that Jack is not an ordinary elementary school student, but a “garbage-inspired inventor” who has won the city invention award. According to Ms. Zhang, most of his inventions were picked up from garbage dumps (堆). During that class meeting, Jack showed us his invention of a“domestic wastewater separation system”.
Afterwards, some of us became deeply interested in these small inventions and started to admire Jack’s way of “picking up trash”. We even joined him in picking up trash on weekends and during holidays. From then on, we no longer called him the “trash king“. Instead, we formed a group of five boys and actively searched for usable materials in various garbage dumps around the city. Under Jack’s guidance, we learned that there are many uses for seemingly useless trash. Once, we stayed at school to process the collected materials. Jack mentioned that he was facing a problem with his latest invention—a small cart for buying vegetables that needed to be lightweight. All other materials were solved except for the wheels. How could we find a suitable material for the wheels We racked our brains (绞尽脑汁) and came up with different ideas, such as using soda cans or taking off the wheels from suitcases. However, Jack reminded us that our group should focus on making inventions from waste rather than causing damage to create them. We were all deep in thought.
注意：
1.续写词数应150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When I got home and drank a bottle of water, I suddenly had an idea.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jack indeed adopted my suggestion and fixed a row of bottle caps as wheels on his vegetable cart.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
听力：1—5 ACBBC 6—10 ACACB 11—15 BCCAC 16—20 ABBAB合肥一中2023-2024学年度高二年级下学期期中联考
英语试题
（考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，务必在答题卡和答题卷规定的地方填写自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号后两位。
2. 答题时，每小题选出答案后，用2B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。
3. 答题时，必须使用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔在答题卷上书写，要求字体工整、笔迹清晰。作图题可先用铅笔在答题卷规定的位置绘出，确认后再用0.5毫米的黑色墨水签字笔描清楚。必须在题号所指示的答题区域作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上答题无效。
4. 考试结束，务必将答题卡和答题卷一并上交。
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。
1. Which place are the speakers going to first
A. To a hotel. B. To the office. C. To a restaurant.
2. Why was George absent from the meeting
A. He felt unwell. B. He was stuck in traffic. C. He tended his sick mother.
3. What does the woman invite the man to do
A. Go for a walk. B. Try her cooking. C. Go to another beach.
4. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Help her study in the library.
B. Retake a course next semester.
C. Admit his mistake to his teacher.
5. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A city. B. A group. C. A person.
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。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. Why does the man head for the stadium
A. To enter a contest.
B. To practice playing tennis.
C. To cheer on his favorite team.
7. When will the match start
A. In 15 minutes. B. In 30 minutes. C. In 45 minutes.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the man say about the coat
A. It’s of good quality. B. It’s too expensive. C. It’s not thick enough.
9. What is the woman going to do next
A. Pay for the item. B. Try on the clothes. C. Look for a bigger size.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What did the woman do yesterday
A. She attended the lecture.
B. She went to the hospital.
C. She visited her grandmother.
11. How does the man feel about the lecture
A. It’s very difficult. B. It’s quite fascinating. C. It’s a little disappointing.
12. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Borrow the notes. B. Meet Prof. Garcia. C. Watch the video playback.
13. What does the woman want to do
A. Build a website. B. Buy something to drink. C. Study the lecture in depth.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Where does the woman know about the job
A. On the Internet. B. In the newspaper. C. From a foreign friend.
15. What job does the woman want to apply for
A. A cashier. B. A manager. C. A shop assistant.
16. What is necessary for the job
A. Fluency in spoken English.
B. Relevant work experience.
C. Overseas study experience.
17. How much can the woman earn every week at the most
A. 60 yuan. B. 300 yuan. C. 420 yuan.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why does the human body move during sleep
A. To give the body a rest.
B. To make muscle active.
C. To let the body repair and recover.
19. What happened when people slept with eye-movements
A. They were dreaming.
B. They were about to wake up.
C. Their brains were less active.
20. What would happen if people were disturbed from their eye-movement sleep
A. They would rest better. B. They would act strangely. C. They would be unaffected.
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
At The Rachael Ray Foundation (RRF), we’re pretty big animal lovers. As a part of our work, we supply a wide variety of organizations that do good for animals, from rescue to care and more. Get to know a few of them and the work we do together.
Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team
RRF helped enable Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) to purchase a new and bigger plane for its rescue missions which bring animals from danger to safety. Whether it be flying dogs in overcrowded shelters to new homes, saving animals caught in the path of natural disasters, or bringing supplies to shelters in need, the brave PAART pilots are always ready to help.
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) works to find and train shelter dogs who have the talent and drive to become search and rescue animals. RRF supports SDF’s efforts to identify and transform rescued dogs into rescuers, to provide lifetime care for these dogs and to find homes for all dogs who enter the SDF training program.
Rachael Ray Save Them All Grants
This is a program administered by Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) to support Best Friends’ network partners in their lifesaving efforts. The money has been awarded to organizations across the country to fund initiatives such as adoption drives and shelter intake prevention efforts.
North Shore Animal League America Disaster Relief Grants
This program, administered by North Shore Animal League America (NSALA), provides money for animal welfare organizations impacted by disasters. RRF is proud to help NSALA in its efforts to identify needs in disaster situations and provide targeted, effective relief.
1. What is special about PAART
A. It provides necessities for animals in need. B. It conducts animal rescue missions by plane.
C. It is supported by the Rachael Ray Foundation. D. It assists in finding adopters for rescued animals.
2. Which organization is devoted to training shelter animals to do rescue work
A. PAART. B. SDF. C. BFAS. D. NSALA.
3. What do the last two programs have in common
A. They both strongly promote animal adoption.
B. They both offer training programmes for all dogs.
C. They are administered by Best Friends Animal Society.
D. They both financially assist animal welfare initiatives.
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个动物救援组织的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“RRF helped enable Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team (PAART) to purchase a new and bigger plane for its rescue missions which bring animals from danger to safety.(RRF帮助匹兹堡航空动物救援队（PAART）购买了一架更大的新飞机，用于将动物从危险地带带到安全地带的救援任务)”可知，PAART的特别之处在于它用飞机执行动物救援任务。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“National Disaster Search Dog Foundation (SDF) works to find and train shelter dogs who have the talent and drive to become search and rescue animals.(国家灾难搜索犬基金会（SDF）致力于寻找和训练有天赋和动力成为搜索和救援动物的收容所狗)”可知，SDF致力于训练收容所的动物做救援工作。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The money has been awarded to organizations across the country to fund initiatives such as adoption drives and shelter intake prevention efforts.(这笔钱已被授予全国各地的组织，用于资助收养运动和预防收容工作等举措)”以及最后一段“RRF is proud to help NSALA in its efforts to identify needs in disaster situations and provide targeted, effective relief. (RRF很自豪能够帮助NSALA努力确定灾害情况下的需求，并提供有针对性的有效救济)”可知，后两个项目的共同之处是都在经济上支持动物福利倡议。故选D。
B
It was just after 17:00 on a mid-September evening at a historical Church in Harlem, New York City Mostly the low-income black neighborhood sat at dining tables. In front of them was a menu listing three courses, which they only saw on TV. Each dish was prepared with “leftover” ingredients (食材), offered free of charge and placed alongside a blue card that read “you are loved” in hand-written script.
This is one of 14 community centers created around the world in cities like Milan, Paris, Mérida, Lima, Sydney and now New York through three-Michelin starred chef Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul project. He started the project in 2016 with his wife, Lara Gilmore, to help fight the global problem of food waste by using ingredients that might otherwise be thrown away by suppliers and to give socially and economically vulnerable people access to high quality meals.
Partnering with architects, artists and community leaders, the project is transforming spaces, which are not fully taken advantage of, such as churches and even a historical home into intentionally designed cultural centers equipped with kitchens, dining rooms and other facilities that help create a sense of well-being, connection and inclusion.
When I asked Bottura why he created such thoughtful meals within beautifully appointed spaces for the low-income, he told me that everyone deserves respect and beauty, and of course, healthy food. “They come in and are completely lost because they’re not used to coming into beautiful places like this. But once they’re here, they realize that this place is their place. It’s not my place,” he said.
Bottura’s philosophy is one that comes from the heart. T-shirts worn by volunteers at his community centers say “cooking is an act of love”, and he approaches the food served there with as much care as he does at his restaurants, probably even more, since the diners are extremely stressed and need healthy food to feel better. Bottura insists that it’s important to change the language around the food served in his community centers.
4. Why does the author describe such a scene in the first paragraph
A. To introduce Bottura’s project.
B. To show the appeal of the dishes.
C. To emphasize the warm atmosphere.
D. To explain how the event is organized.
5. According to the text, which of the following statements is correct
A. The dining centers were all transformed from churches.
B. Bottura started the project to practice his cooking skills.
C. The diners felt quite at home when coming in the centers.
D. The low-income can enjoy high quality food at the center.
6. Which of the following best describes Massimo Bottura
A. Skilled and strict. B. Brave and influential.
C. Caring and considerate. D. Wealthy and humorous.
7. What fundamental philosophy does Massimo Bottura express
A. Respect and beauty are for all. B. Beautiful places inspire respect.
C. Cooking should be a profession. D. Community centers bring people together.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。Massimo Bottura通过Food for Soul项目，利用剩余食材为低收入人群提供免费高质量餐食，旨在减少食物浪费并促进社会包容。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“It was just after 17:00 on a mid-September evening at a historical Church in Harlem, New York City Mostly the low-income black neighborhood sat at dining tables. In front of them was a menu listing three courses, which they only saw on TV. (这是在纽约市哈林区一个历史悠久的教堂里，9月中旬的一个傍晚17:00刚过，大多数低收入的黑人社区坐在餐桌旁。他们面前是一份列出三道菜的菜单，这些菜他们通常只在电视上见过。)”可知，作者描述这一场景是为了引入Bottura的项目，即Food for Soul，该项目通过提供由可能被供应商丢弃的食材制作的免费高质量餐食，帮助解决全球食品浪费问题，同时为社会和经济上处于弱势的群体提供服务。因此，正确答案是A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“This is one of 14 community centers created around the world in cities like Milan, Paris, Mérida, Lima, Sydney and now New York through three-Michelin starred chef Massimo Bottura’s Food for Soul project. (这是通过拥有三星米其林荣誉的厨师Massimo Bottura的Food for Soul项目，在米兰、巴黎、梅里达、利马、悉尼以及现在的纽约等城市创建的14个社区中心之一。)”可知，文本中提到了这些社区中心是为低收入人群提供服务的，并且通过使用可能被浪费的食材来准备高质量的餐食。这表明低收入人群可以在这些中心享受到高质量的食物，因此正确答案是D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“When I asked Bottura why he created such thoughtful meals within beautifully appointed spaces for the low-income, he told me that everyone deserves respect and beauty, and of course, healthy food. (当我问Bottura为什么他为低收入人群创造了如此周到的餐食和精心布置的空间时，他告诉我每个人都应得到尊重和美丽，当然还有健康的食物。)”可知，从Bottura的回答中可以看出，他非常关心和体贴那些低收入人群，他相信每个人都应该享受到尊重、美丽和健康的食物。这表明他是一个关心他人的人，因此正确答案是C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“They come in and are completely lost because they’re not used to coming into beautiful places like this. But once they’re here, they realize that this place is their place. It’s not my place,” he said. (他说：“他们进来时会感到完全迷失，因为他们不习惯来到这样美丽的地方。但一旦他们来到这里，他们就会意识到这个地方是他们的地方，不是我的地方。”)”可知，他认为每个人都应该享受到尊重和美丽，这反映了他的一个基本哲学，即尊重和美丽是每个人都应得的。因此，正确答案是A。
C
Proper questioning has become a lost art. The curious four-year-old asks a lot of questions—incessant streams of “Why ” and “Why not ” might sound familiar—but as we grow older, our questioning decreases. In a recent survey of more than 200 of our clients, we found that those with children estimated that 70-80% of their kids’ dialogues with others were comprised of questions. But those same clients said that only 15-25% of their own interactions consisted of questions. Why the drop off
Think back to your time growing up and in school. Chances are that you received the most recognition or reward when you got the correct answers. Later in life, that motivator continues. At work, we often reward those who answer questions, not those who ask them. Questioning conventional wisdom can even lead to being distanced, or considered a threat.
Because expectations for decision-making have gone from “get it done soon” to “get it done now” to “it should have been done yesterday”, we tend to jump to conclusions instead of asking more questions. And the unfortunate side effect of not asking enough questions is poor decision-making. That’s why it’s vital that we slow down and take the time to ask more and better questions. At best, we’ll arrive at better conclusions. At worst, we’ll avoid a lot of rework later on.
Aside from not speaking up enough, many professionals don’t think about how different types of questions can lead to different outcomes. We should lead a conversation by asking the right kinds of questions, based on the problem we’re trying to solve. In some cases, we’ll want to expand our view of the problem rather than keeping it narrowly focused. In others, we may want to challenge basic assumptions or confirm our understanding in order to feel more confident in our conclusions. Therefore, asking the right kinds of questions is what counts in achieving a goal.
8. What does the underlined word “incessant” in paragraph 1 most probably mean
A. Simple. B. Random. C. Constant. D. Annoying.
9. What accounts for the decline of questioning in adulthood
A. One poses a threat to the company if they ask questions.
B. Adults don’t get as many chances as they did in childhood.
C. Those who question popular beliefs are thought to be wise.
D. Those asking questions don’t always get positive feedback.
10. What can we infer from paragraph 3
A. Redoing is unavoidable despite thoughtful questions.
B. Decisions made in a hurry may turn out to be wrong.
C. Better questions can surely bring desirable outcomes.
D. More attention should be paid to making conclusions.
11. What might the author continue talking about
A. Proper questions that should be raised. B. Important goals that we are to achieve.
C. Right kinds of answers to the questions. D. Ways to expand our view of the problem.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了恰当的提问已经成为一门失传的艺术，分析了原因以及鼓励人们恰当的提问。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第一段“The curious four-year-old(好奇的四岁孩子以及)”“以及as we grow older, our questioning decreases(但随着年龄的增长，我们的提问会减少)”可知，这个好奇的四岁孩子问了很多问题——没完没了地问“为什么 ”和“为什么不呢？所以划线词的意思是“持续不断的”。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Think back to your time growing up and in school. Chances are you received the most recognition or reward when you got the correct answers. Later in life, that motivator continues. At work, we often reward those who answer questions, not those who ask them.(回想一下你在学校的成长过程。当你得到正确答案时，你可能会得到最多的认可或奖励。在以后的生活中，这种动力会继续存在。在工作中，我们经常奖励那些回答问题的人，而不是那些提出问题的人)”可知，提问题的人不一定能得到积极的反馈是致了成年后提问的减少的原因。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Because expectations for decision-making have gone from “get it done soon” to “get it done now” to “it should have been done yesterday”, we tend to jump to conclusions instead of asking more questions. And the unfortunate side effect of not asking enough questions is poor decision-making.(因为对决策的期望已经从“尽快完成”变成了“现在完成”，再变成了“昨天就应该完成”，我们倾向于直接下结论，而不是问更多的问题。没有问足够多的问题的副作用是糟糕的决策)”可知，匆忙做出的决定可能会被证明是错误的。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Therefore, asking the right kinds of questions is what counts in achieving a goal.(因此，问正确的问题是实现目标的关键)”可知，接下来要讨论应该提出适当的问题。故选A。
D
Over 2,000 years ago, Baiae was the most magnificent resort town in Italy. Wealthy statesmen including Cicero and Caesar were once drawn to its natural springs. But over the centuries, volcanic activity submerged this playground of the Roman nobility, leaving half of it beneath the Mediterranean.
Today, Baiae is one of the world’s few underwater archaeological parks open to visitors wanting to explore the remains of the ancient Roman city. A protected marine area, the site needs to be monitored for damage caused by divers and environmental factors. However, explains Davidde, Italy’s national supervisor for underwater cultural heritage, “Communication underwater is challenging.”
Cabled systems are the most reliable, but they are difficult to maintain and cover a limited operational area. And wireless internet doesn’t work well in water, because of the way water interacts with electromagnetic waves.
So Davidde teamed up with a group of engineers led by Chiara Petrioli, a professor at Sapienza University. Petrioli’s team has developed a network of underwater wireless sensors capable of gathering environmental data and transmitting it to land in real time. The system relies on AI algorithms (算法) to constantly change the network protocol (网络协议). As the sea conditions change, the algorithms adjust the information path, allowing the signal to travel up to two kilometers and data to be sent between transmitters one kilometer apart.
At Baiae, underwater internet allows remote, continuous monitoring of environmental conditions. Besides, it allows divers to communicate with one another and with colleagues above the surface, who can also use the technology to locate them with a high degree of accuracy.
Davidde anticipates that the network will be available to tourists visiting the archaeological site in the coming months. As they swim over the ruins, visitors will use waterproof smart tablets to communicate and to view 3D reconstructions of the ruins.
“Underwater internet has made monitoring of the archaeological site simpler and more efficient,” says Davidde, “At the same time, we can offer the public a new, interactive way to explore the underwater park.”
12. What do we know about Baiae
A. It was noted for natural springs. B. It is a playground for sports lovers.
C. It was destroyed by human activity. D. It is not open to adventurous visitors.
13. What is the third paragraph mainly about
A. Applications of underwater internet.
B. Different types of underwater network.
C. Difficulties of underwater communication.
D. Conditions of the underwater environment.
14. What is the underwater network capable of doing at present
A. Reconstructing the ruins of the underwater park.
B. Making it easier to monitor archaeological sites.
C. Bringing more visitors to submerged Roman city.
D. Only allowing divers to communicate underwater.
15. What is the purpose of this text
A. To explain underwater communication.
B. To analyze the effect of climate change.
C. To introduce a new underwater network.
D. To attract more visitors to explore Baiae.
【答案】12 A 13. C 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，本文介绍了意大利国家水下文化遗产监督员Davidde与一个工程师团队合作，使用水下无线传感器网络解决水下交流困难的问题，使得监控水下考古遗址变得简单有效。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“Wealthy statesmen including Cicero and Caesar were once drawn to its natural springs.(包括西塞罗和凯撒在内的富有政治家曾经被它的天然泉水所吸引)”可知，巴亚曾经以其天然泉水而出名。故选A。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段最后一句“However, explains Davidde, Italy’s national supervisor for underwater cultural heritage, ‘Communication underwater is challenging.’(然而，意大利国家水下文化遗产监督员Davidde解释道，‘水下交流是一项挑战。’)”和第三段“Cabled systems are the most reliable, but they are difficult to maintain and cover a limited operational area. And wireless internet doesn’t work well in water, because of the way water interacts with electromagnetic waves.(有线系统是最可靠的，但它们很难维护，而且覆盖的操作区域有限。因为水与电磁波的相互作用方式，无线互联网在水中不能很好地工作)”可知，第三段围绕第二段最后一句内容，详细讲述了水下交流的困难。故选C。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中的“Underwater internet has made monitoring of the archaeological site simpler and more efficient(水下互联网使监测考古遗址变得更简单、更高效)”可知，水下互联网使得检测考古遗址更加简单高效。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第四段中的“So Davidde teamed up with a group of engineers led by Chiara Petrioli, a professor at Sapienza University. Petrioli’s team has developed a network of underwater wireless sensors capable of gathering environmental data and transmitting it to land in real time.(因此，Davidde与萨皮恩扎大学教授Chiara Petrioli领导的一组工程师合作。Petrioli的团队开发了一个水下无线传感器网络，能够收集环境数据并实时传输到陆地)”可知，本文主要围绕该水下无线传感器网络展开，目的是向读者介绍这个水下无线传感器网络。故选C。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
The perfect moment to apologize is the moment you realize you’ve done something wrong. ____16____ But when it comes to our own mistakes, we often try to postpone apologizing or avoid it altogether by lying or making excuses for our actions.
Apologizing is seldom comfortable or easy. To be effective, most apologies need to contain the following elements:
____17____
Start by describing exactly what you did wrong, without avoiding the worst truths. Once the facts are out, admit that your behavior broke a moral rule, and, as a result, you’re in the wrong. Accept responsibility.
An explanation
A truthful explanation is your chance to rebuild a strong, peaceful relationship. By contrast, excuses are made to avoid taking responsibility. Leave them out of your apology.
Expressions of your sincere regret
Anyone who has been on the receiving end of the comment “I’m sorry you feel that way” knows the difference between sincere regret and an attempt to avoid responsibility for bad behavior. ____18____
Reparations for damage
____19____ Often there will be nothing tangible to repair. Hearts and relationships are broken more often than objects. In such cases, your efforts should focus on restoring the other person’s dignity.
An apology is the end of our struggle with history. From this truthful place we are free to move forward, whether or not we are forgiven. ____20____ But it shows that we are willing to be honest about our imperfections and determined in our efforts to do better.
A. Ways for apologizing
B. Full admission of the offence
C. No one likes to be put on the spot
D. Apologizing doesn’t make us perfect.
E. An apology includes real repair work: not just saying “I’m sorry”.
F. You are highly unlikely to be forgiven if you apologize without regret.
G. This seems obvious when we are thinking about someone else’s faults.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. F 19. E 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何道歉以及道歉需要包含内容。
【16题详解】
根据上文“The perfect moment to apologize is the moment you realize you’ve done something wrong.(道歉的最佳时机是当你意识到自己做错了什么的时候)”以及后文“But when it comes to our own mistakes, we often try to postpone apologizing or avoid it altogether by lying or making excuses for our actions.(但是当涉及到我们自己的错误时，我们经常试图通过撒谎或为我们的行为找借口来推迟道歉或完全避免道歉)”可知，后文提到自己犯错会给自己找借口，说明发现别人的缺点容易，故G选项“当我们想到别人的缺点时，这似乎是显而易见的”符合语境，故选G。
【17题详解】
根据本段内容“Start by describing exactly what you did wrong, without avoiding the worst truths. Once the facts are out, admit that your behavior broke a moral rule, and, as a result, you’re in the wrong. Accept responsibility.(首先准确地描述你做错了什么，不要回避最糟糕的事实。一旦事实大白，承认你的行为违反了道德准则，因此，你是错的。承担责任)”可知，本段的主旨是不回避错误，大胆承认过错。故B选项“完全承认过错”符合语境，故选B。
【18题详解】
根据标题“Expressions of your sincere regret(表达你诚挚的歉意)”以及上文“Anyone who has been on the receiving end of the comment “I’m sorry you feel that way” knows the difference between sincere regret and an attempt to avoid responsibility for bad behavior.(任何听到过“我很抱歉你那样想”这句话的人都知道真诚的后悔和试图逃避不良行为的责任之间的区别)”可知，本段的主旨是表达你诚挚的歉意，说明逃避责任，不真诚不回得到别人原谅，F选项regret对应标题regret。故F选项“如果你毫无悔意地道歉，别人是不大可能原谅你的”符合语境，故选F。
【19题详解】
根据后文“Often there will be nothing tangible to repair. Hearts and relationships are broken more often than objects. In such cases, your efforts should focus on restoring the other person’s dignity.(通常不会有什么有形的修复。心灵和关系比物品更容易破碎。在这种情况下，你的努力应该集中在恢复对方的尊严上)”可知，本段主要说明了道歉后的修复工作，E选项中repair对应后文repair。故E选项“道歉包括真正的修复工作：不只是说‘对不起’”符合语境，故选E。
【20题详解】
根据上文“An apology is the end of our struggle with history. From this truthful place we are free to move forward, whether or not we are forgiven.(道歉是我们与历史斗争的结束。无论我们是否被原谅，我们都可以从这个真实的地方自由地前进)”以及后文“But it shows that we are willing to be honest about our imperfections and determined in our efforts to do better.(但它表明，我们愿意诚实地面对自己的不完美，并决心努力做得更好)”可知，后文提到道歉表明我们愿意诚实地面对自己的不完美，并决心努力做得更好，可推测本句是在说明道歉并不能让我们变得完美，故D选项“道歉不能让我们变得完美”符合语境，故选D。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
There are no two identical leaves in existence, thus there is no perfect path but only the one that suits oneself.
My son asked me months ago if he could switch from his mainstream high school to a ____21____ school. At that time, I was unsure and even a little ____22____.
He wasn’t doing well in his school, and I knew the best thing for him was to ____23____ to another learning environment to complete his study. But my heart hurt a little that he would not walk the same graduation ____24____ that I had walked, and also the scenario (设想) I had created was no longer beneficial to his ____25____.
My son then behaved ____26____ and had a small friend group. Large groups were complex for him. A school of over 2,500 kids can be difficult for anyone, let alone my boy with social ____27____.
Then, we decided the vocational school (职业学校) was an option with the same general curriculum ____28____ by our state to graduate high school. The ____29____ he had already earned would carry over, and he could graduate early.
By allowing him to go there, we have watched him ____30____. The difference is astonishing. He becomes productive, he has ____31____ friendship and participated in a life skills course to help himself with real-life studies, and he also ____32____ with his teachers.
The most significant change is that he now often comes home ____33____, enthusiastic about his day, and excited to ____34____ how his day has gone.
As his momma, it is all I need to know that my son has chosen what is ____35____ for him.
21. A. academic B. technical C. compulsory D. unprofessional
22. A. angry B. nervous C. confused D. heartbroken
23. A. apply B. adapt C. transmit D. transfer
24. A. stage B. moment C. dilemma D. ceremony
25. A. decision B. friendship C. well-being D. curriculum
26. A. shyly B. boldly C. generously D. straightforwardly
27. A. conduct B. anxiety C. awareness D. responsibility
28. A. banned B. studied C. canceled D. required
29. A. medals B. credits C. subjects D. reputations
30. A. suffer B. thrive C. worsen D. graduate
31. A. formed B. understood C. abandoned D. remembered
32. A. lines up B. makes up C. gets away D. gets along
33. A. crying B. yelling C. smiling D. complaining
34 A. share B. learn C. reflect D. oversell
35. A. sensible B. available C. suitable D. affordable
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. B 30. B 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述儿子有社交焦虑，作者将他转去职业学校后他改变很大，作者知道自己为儿子选择了适合他的东西。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：几个月前，我儿子问我他能不能从普通高中转到技术学校。A. academic学术的；B. technical技术性的；C. compulsory强制的；D. unprofessional非专业的。根据第四段中“we decided the vocational school (职业学校) was an option”可知，儿子问作者能不能从普通高中转到技术学校，故选B。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那时候，我很不确定，还有点心碎。A. angry生气的；B. nervous紧张的；C. confused困惑的；D. heartbroken心碎的。根据语境及下一段中“But my heart hurt a little”可知，儿子想转到职业学校，作者有点心碎，故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在学校表现不好，我知道对他来说最好的办法就是转到另一个学习环境去完成他的学业。A. apply申请；B. adapt适应；C. transmit播送；D. transfer转移，转学。根据上文“if he could switch from his mainstream high school to a ____1____ school”可知，此处和“switch”同义，指转到另一个学习环境，故选D。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但我的心有点痛，他不会再走我走过的那个毕业舞台，我所创造的设想也不再有利于他的幸福。A. stage舞台；B. moment时刻；C. dilemma困境；D. ceremony典礼。结合语境及空前的“graduation”可知，儿子要转学，不会再走作者走过的那个毕业舞台，故选A。
25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. decision决定；B. friendship友谊；C. well-being健康，幸福；D. curriculum课程。上文提到儿子想转学，结合下文“A school of over 2,500 kids can be difficult for anyone, let alone my boy with social ____7____”可知，儿子有社交焦虑，故这所学生很多的学校对儿子的健康没有好处，作者以前设想对孩子健康也就不再有益。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我的儿子表现得很害羞，只有一小群朋友。A. shyly害羞地；B. boldly 大胆地；C. generously慷慨的；D. straightforwardly直截了当地。根据句中“had a small friend group”以及下文“Large groups were complex for him.”可知，儿子朋友少，说明他害羞，不善于交友，故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一所有2500多名学生的学校对任何人来说都很困难，更不用说我那有社交焦虑症的儿子了。A. conduct行为；B. anxiety焦虑；C. awareness意识；D. responsibility责任。根据上文“My son is extremely ____6____ and had a small friend group.”可知，儿子朋友很少，对他来说大的群体是复杂的，故应是有社交焦虑，故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后，我们决定选择职业学校，与我们州要求高中毕业的普通课程相同。A. banned禁止；B. studied学习；C. canceled取消；D. required要求，需要。根据空后的“by our state to graduate high school”可知，我们州要求职业学校和高中毕业的普通课程相同，故选D。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他已经获得的学分可以结转，他可以提前毕业。A. medals奖章；B. credits学分；C. subjects科目；D. reputations名誉。根据“and he could graduate early”可知，可以提前毕业，故此处指学分可以结转，学分够了就可以毕业，故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：通过让他去那里，我们看到了他的成长。A. suffer遭受；B. thrive茁壮成长；C. worsen变得更糟；D. graduate毕业。根据下文“He ____11____ friendship, he was productive and participated in a life skills course”可知，儿子去职业学校后的成长很明显，故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他建立了友谊，他很有成效，参加了一个生活技能课程来帮助自己在现实生活中学习，他和老师相处得很好。A. formed形成，建立；B. understood理解；C. abandoned遗弃；D. remembered想起，记得。上文提到儿子朋友少，根据上文“had a small friend group”、“The difference is astonishing.”以及空后的“friendship”可知，此处指他交到了朋友，form friendship“建立友谊”，故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：同上。A. lines up排队；B. makes up构成，编造；C. gets away离开；D. gets along相处。根据空前“he has ____11___ friendship and participated in a life skills course to help himself with real-life studies, and he also”以及空后的“with his teachers”可知，此处指他不仅结交到朋友，参与一个生活技能课程来帮助自己在现实生活中学习，还和老师相处得很好，故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：最重要的变化是，他会微笑着回家，对他的一天充满热情，并兴奋地分享他的一天是如何度过的。A. crying哭泣；B. yelling叫喊；C. smiling微笑；D. complaining抱怨。根据“enthusiastic about his day, and excited”可知，儿子现在很积极，会微笑着回家，故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. share分享；B. learn学习；C. reflect反思；D. oversell吹嘘。根据空后“how his day had gone”可知，儿子回家后会分享自己在学校是如何度过的，故选A。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为他的妈妈，我只需要知道我的儿子选择了适合他的东西。A. sensible明智的；B. available可获得的；C. suitable合适的；D. affordable买得起的。根据上文描述的儿子的积极变化可知，作者的儿子选择转去职业学校是正确的选择，作者为儿子选择了适合他的东西，故选C。
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。
In late January, a pod of Chinese white dolphins was seen jumping, swimming and generally frolicking near Huoshaoyu Island on the coast of Xiamen in Southeast China.
“In the cold months from December through February, dolphins are likely _____36_____ (seek) inner bays and harbors with calm winds and waves to spend the winter,” said Xu Jing, an official with the Xiamen Chinese White Dolphin Nature Reserve. She added, “It _____37_____ (become) more common to spot dolphins in the _____38_____ (relative) calm western waters in recent years.”
The Chinese white dolphin, inhabiting shallow coastal waters from Southeast China _____39_____ East India, acquired “Chinese” in its name after _____40_____ (observe) in China in the 1600s. The cetacean, _____41_____ species under first-class state protection in China, is regarded as an indicator for marine ecological health, due to its _____42_____ (sensitive) to water quality.
“With years of _____43_____ (dedicate) conservation efforts, the continued sightings of the Chinese white dolphin, _____44_____ is at the top of the food chain, in the city’s waters imply that our marine ecosystem and the entire food chain are well-preserved and ______45______ (support) of its survival,” said Xin Jianjun, former head of the Xiamen Fisheries Administration.
【答案】36. to seek
37. has become
38. relatively
39. to 40. being observed
41. a 42. sensitivity
43. dedicated
44. which 45. supportive
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了中华白海豚在厦门火烧屿出现。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：厦门中华白海豚自然保护区官员许静说：“在12月到2月的寒冷月份，海豚可能会寻找风浪平静的内湾和港湾过冬。”be likely to do sth.意为“可能做某事”，为固定搭配。故填to seek。
【37题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：她补充道，“近年来，在相对平静的西部水域发现海豚变得越来越常见。”根据时间状语“in recent years”可知，这里应用现在完成时。主语为It，助动词应用has。故填has become。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意参考上题。空处修饰形容词calm，应用副词。relatively意为“相对地”。故填relatively。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：中华白海豚栖息在从中国东南部到印度东部的沿海浅水区，17世纪在中国被观察到后，以其名字获得了“Chinese”。from...to...意为“从……到……”，表示范围。故填to。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意参考上题。介词after后跟动名词作宾语，且observe的逻辑主语为The Chinese white dolphin，二者之间是动宾关系，所以应用动名词的被动形式。故填being observed。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：鲸目动物是中国国家一级保护动物，由于其对水质的敏感性，被视为海洋生态健康的指标。根据空后的“species”可知，这里表示泛指，且species的发音以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。
42题详解】
考查名词。句意参考上题。根据空前的“its”，空处应用名词，作宾语。sensitivity意为“敏感”，为不可数名词。故填sensitivity。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：厦门市渔业局前局长辛建军表示：“经过多年的不懈努力，位于食物链顶端的中华白海豚在该市水域的不断出现，意味着我们的海洋生态系统和整个食物链都得到了很好的保护，并为其生存提供了支持。”空处应用形容词，作定语修饰conservation efforts。dedicated意为“专心致志的，一心一意的”。故填dedicated。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意参考上题。空处引导一个非限制性定语从句，先行词为the Chinese white dolphin，指物，且空处在从句中作主语，所以应用which引导。故填which。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意参考第8题。空处与前面and前的well-preserved并列作表语，应用形容词。supportive意为“支持的”。故填supportive。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你和你校的外国交换生David计划在校园内组织一场名为“A Taste of the World”的美食节活动，请写一封邮件给David，内容包括：
1. 你对活动形式的建议；
2. 约定时间讨论安排和分工。
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 David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best Wishes,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David,
Hope this mail finds you well. The food festival—“A Taste of the World” is buzzing in my head, and I can’t wait to plan it with you!
Personally, why not set up booths on campus where authentic dishes from different countries are displayed and shared Additionally, interactive cooking workshops could be arranged, thereby enhancing hands-on engagement and learning. To ensure smooth planning, could we meet online next Tuesday at 6 PM During the session, we can finalize the detailed arrangement and decide on our responsibilities.
Looking forward to your suggestions and confirmation regarding the meeting time.
Best Wishes,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封邮件给David，提供美食节的建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
展示：display→exhibit
此外：additionally→besides
确保：ensure→make sure
建议：suggestion→advice
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To ensure smooth planning, could we meet online next Tuesday at 6 PM
拓展句：To ensure smooth planning, I suggest that we meet online next Tuesday at 6 PM.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Personally, why not set up booths on campus where authentic dishes from different countries are displayed and shared (运用了where引导定语从句)
[高分句型2] To ensure smooth planning, could we meet online next Tuesday at 6 PM (运用了不定式作目的状语)
第二节（满分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。
One year ago, when we were in the fifth grade, a new classmate named Jack joined us. He was often late for class and had a strange smell on him, which made the girls not want to be “neighbours” with him, let alone sit next to him. It is said that once, a naughty boy curiously opened his backpack and many crushed soda cans and empty drink bottles that we usually throw into the trash fell out. Therefore, the boys in our class mocked (嘲笑) him as the “trash king”.
Later, during a class meeting, our teacher, Ms. Zhang, told us about his story of using garbage to make inventions. It turns out that Jack is not an ordinary elementary school student, but a “garbage-inspired inventor” who has won the city invention award. According to Ms. Zhang, most of his inventions were picked up from garbage dumps (堆). During that class meeting, Jack showed us his invention of a“domestic wastewater separation system”.
Afterwards, some of us became deeply interested in these small inventions and started to admire Jack’s way of “picking up trash”. We even joined him in picking up trash on weekends and during holidays. From then on, we no longer called him the “trash king“. Instead, we formed a group of five boys and actively searched for usable materials in various garbage dumps around the city. Under Jack’s guidance, we learned that there are many uses for seemingly useless trash. Once, we stayed at school to process the collected materials. Jack mentioned that he was facing a problem with his latest invention—a small cart for buying vegetables that needed to be lightweight. All other materials were solved except for the wheels. How could we find a suitable material for the wheels We racked our brains (绞尽脑汁) and came up with different ideas, such as using soda cans or taking off the wheels from suitcases. However, Jack reminded us that our group should focus on making inventions from waste rather than causing damage to create them. We were all deep in thought.
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。
When I got home and drank a bottle of water, I suddenly had an idea.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Jack indeed adopted my suggestion and fixed a row of bottle caps as wheels on his vegetable cart.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 When I got home and drank a bottle of water, I suddenly had an idea. What if we could use bottle caps as wheels for Jack’s vegetable cart It seemed like a simple solution, but it could work if we found enough bottle caps. Excited, I shared my idea with the group the next day. Jack’s eyes lit up with enthusiasm as he realized the potential of this suggestion. We immediately set out to collect as many bottle caps as we could find, scouring not only the garbage dumps but also asking friends and family to save them for us.
Jack indeed adopted my suggestion and fixed a row of bottle caps as wheels on his vegetable cart. It was a moment of triumph for all of us, seeing our collective efforts and creativity come to fruition. The cart rolled smoothly, and we celebrated our success with high-fives and laughter. This experience taught us the power of collaboration, innovation, and looking beyond the surface of things. Inspired by Jack’s ingenuity, our group continued to explore ways to repurpose waste, knowing that small actions could lead to big changes in our community and beyond.
【解析】
【导语】本文以故事发展的顺序为线索展开，讲述了新同学杰克被同学嘲笑为“垃圾王”，但后来通过他的发明才华改变了同学们对他的看法，杰克提到他的最新发明遇到了一个问题，即如何让一辆用来买蔬菜的小推车的质量变轻，除了车轮外，其他材料都解决了。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“当我回到家，喝了一瓶水，我突然有了一个主意。”可知，第一段可描写“我想到了用瓶盖做车轮子的想法，杰克认为这个建议很不错，大家着手收集尽可能多的瓶盖”的相关细节。
②由第二段首句内容“杰克确实采纳了我的建议，把一排瓶盖固定为他的蔬菜车上的轮子。”可知，第二段可描写“我们的努力取得了成功，开始庆祝成功，这段经历教会了我们合作和创新，感悟到小小的行动可能会给我们的生活带来巨大的变化。”的相关细节。
2.续写线索：用瓶盖做轮子——分享想法——得到杰克的支持——收集瓶盖——取得成功——庆祝成功——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①发挥作用：work/function
②开始做：set out to do/set about doing
③鼓励：inspire/encourage
情绪类
①激动的：excited/thrilled
②露出喜色：light up/brighten up
【点睛】[高分句型1] Jack’s eyes lit up with enthusiasm as he realized the potential of this suggestion.(使用了as引导的时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Inspired by Jack’s ingenuity, our group continued to explore ways to repurpose waste, knowing that small actions could lead to big changes in our community and beyond. (使用了过去分词和现在分词作状语)
听力：1—5 ACBBC 6—10 ACACB 11—15 BCCAC 16—20 ABBAB
