2024-2025学年陕西省安康市高三上学期开学考试英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年陕西省安康市高三上学期开学考试英语试题
本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案C。
1．What is probably the woman
A．A journalist. B．A parent. C．A teacher.
2．What will the man probably do today
A．Watch TV. B．Go hiking. C．Go swimming.
3．Which part of the man’s body hurts
A．His arm. B．His chest. C．His heart.
4．Why does the man go to Paris
A．To visit friends. B．To travel around. C．To work on a project.
5．What will the man eat for dinner
A．Beef. B．Biscuits. C．Cakes.
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．How will the woman probably feel after listening to Barndoor Boys
A．Cheerful. B．Upset. C．Confident.
7．What kind of music does the man like
A．Country music. B．Rock music. C．Pop music.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why is the man talking with the woman
A．To ask for information B．To make an appointment. C．To give a hand.
9．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Pay by credit card. B．Rest at home. C．Go to work.
10．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a hotel. B．In a store. C．In a hospital.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．How long did the woman stay in France
A．Four days. B．Two days. C．One day.
12．What will the speakers do during lunchtime
A．Visit a tower. B．Enjoy some pictures. C．Buy a camera.
13．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The woman’s vacation. B．Countries in Europe. C．Weather in Denmark.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Former colleagues. B．Close neighbors. C．Old classmates.
15．Who is playing the piano
A．Mark. B．Richard. C．Raymond.
16．What do we know about the woman’s son
A．He is a professional pianist.
B．He got the piano as a birthday gift.
C．He has played the piano for 12 years.
17．Where is the man working now
A．In Tianjin University. B．In an IT company. C．In Beijing University.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．On which floor can you use bank cards to get cash
A．The first floor. B．The second floor. C．The third floor.
19．What is a good time to see a film
A．1:00 pm. B．3:30 pm. C．4 pm.
20．What. should you do if you get lost
A．Ask the artists for help. B．Turn to the information desk.
C．Show a head picture.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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1. How much would you pay if you buy two necklaces on March 29th
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2. Which is a characteristic of the necklace
A. It comes in pink and purple. B. It is intended for Chinese.
C. It features round pendants. D. It is made of wood and glass.
3. What is special about the shipping
A. You are free to choose the delivery company.
B. It will take you 1 -3 days to receive the necklaces.
C. The international package will be sent in advance.
D. All tracking information can be found on 17 track.
B
Going on your first solo (独自的) holiday can be a frightening prospect — in fact, it took Anne Mortlock three years to pick up the courage to book her first adventure.
Anne Mortlock initially felt hesitant about traveling alone, but was encouraged by her sister, a travel agent, to take her first solo trip with Just You, a tour company catering to solo travelers. Her first voyage took her to China, which she found “just perfect”, prompting her to quickly book another adventure to Namibia.
In Namibia, Anne experienced what she called “happy to be alive” moments, including an unforgettable encounter with a herd of elephants during a game drive. The sight was so awe- inspiring that it made her speechless. She chose to capture the essence of the moment rather than trying to record it with her camera. Other highlights included an optional cruise (乘船游览) in Walvis Bay, where she enjoyed dolphin sightings along with oysters and champagne.
The natural beauty of Namibia’s deserts and sand hills left a lasting impression on Anne, as did the iconic trees of the Petrified Forest, which are believed to be 700 years old. She appreciated the guidance of a local tour guide who introduced them to unique locations, such as a mountaintop offering unique views of the plains below.
Traveling with a diverse group of fellow solo adventurers, Anne developed lifelong friendships. She explained: “The group was a nice mix of ages and everyone had such a mix of life stories and experiences — they were a fascinating bunch of people to travel with. These connections were so impactful that four of us in the group planned future activities together back in the UK.”
Now filled with confidence to explore more of the world, Anne is looking forward to traveling to Vietnam with her sister and brother- in- law. She also has her eye on Costa Rica and another African adventure, though she has yet to decide on a specific destination.
4. What does the underlined word “prompting” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Reminding. B. Allowing. C. Causing. D. Instructing.
5. Which can best describe Anne when she was in Namibia
A. Delighted and grateful. B. Surprised and proud.
C. Regretful but relieved. D. Tired but excited.
6. What can be inferred about Anne’s fellow solo adventurers
A. They are mostly young people. B. They make Anne’s travel colorful.
C. They have a spirit of adventure. D. They show Anne around many sights.
7. From which section of a website can the text be seen
A Sports. B. Celebrities. C. Events & Festivals. D. My Footprints.
C
Each spring, scientists hide more than 1,600 lunchbox- size recorders across the forests of the Sierra Nevada range in the western U. S. These devices record a million hours of the sound of the California spotted owl (斑点猫头鹰) — valuable information about where the endangered species spends its time. But it’s a lot of recordings for a human to sift (筛选) through.
“There’s no way we can listen to that — not even close, right ” says Connor Wood, a research associate who co-leads the owl project. It turns out this team actually can process this amount of data — they just need a little help from BirdNET, an AI-powered system launched in 2018 that can identify more than 6,000 species of birds across the globe just by their calls. More research is showing that AI can recognize bird behaviors and where they mainly live, which is critical for conservation.
In 2016, Wood approached Stefan Kahl, a computer scientist, to help create an algorithm (算法) that processes bird sounds recorded in the wild. Two years later, the team launched the official BirdNET app, which allows people across the world to upload their own recordings from a variety of devices, including laptops and smartphones. Since then, BirdNET has collected roughly 150 million high-quality bird sounds.
With funding from the U. S. Forest Service and National Park Service, Wood and his team recently used BirdNET to create the first ecosystem- wide assessment of spotted owl populations across the Sierra Nevada, which increasingly face threats from foreign species or wildfires. This information shows owl population trends can boost restoration and conservation efforts.
In his 2023 study, ecologist Cristian Pérez- Granados reviewed a range of scientific literature on BirdNET. His research found that BirdNET didn’t always register a bird’s song, and sometimes misidentified it as another species, which results in “false positives”. Users of another AI- powered app, Merlin, have also reported cases of misidentification, which could have negative impacts on research projects containing citizen science data.
8. Why are the recorders used across the forests of the Sierra Nevada range
A. To track the movements of various species. B. To help spot some endangered animals there.
C. To collect sound of California spotted owls. D. To monitor human activities in the forests.
9. How does Stefan contribute to the BirdNET project
A. By providing fund for the project. B. By offering technical support to BirdNET.
C. By helping record the bird sounds. D. By solving threats from foreign species.
10. What does the author want to convey about BirdNET in the last paragraph
A. It is to be improved by scientists. B. It has some recognized limitations.
C. It offers accuracy in identifying birds. D. It can be used to discover other animals.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. AI Is Helping Scientists Protect Birds B. High Tech Is Being Used in Bird Identification
C. California Spotted Owls Are Facing Challenges D. Foreign Species Are Killing Endangered Birds
D
A phenomenon that concerns many parents is that American children are not learning to read. And schools are struggling to improve the dropping test scores: focusing on phonics(拼读法). But in doing so, they are ignoring something of equal importance: the role knowledge plays in helping children become good readers.
To be clear, not all kids suffer from poor reading skills. International comparisons indicate that American children below the age of 10 are competent at identifying words and summarizing the main topic of a text.
However, once kids enter middle school and standardized tests begin measuring deeper levels of reading comprehension, scores decline. By age 15, only 14 percent of U. S. children are good at reading and nearly 20 percent are failing to read at a baseline proficiency(基线水平). Most ninth- graders in the country are not skilled at absorbing and using information obtained from written material.
So, what is deep reading comprehension, and how might we promote it in schools When reading fiction or poetry, deep comprehension involves using clues in the text to make inferences about the characters’ underlying (隐含的) emotions. When it comes to the sciences, deep comprehension consists of calling up relevant background knowledge and integrating it with information from the text. High- schoolers will read history or journalism and ask: Who wrote this, and what agenda was the writer promoting In a word, deep comprehension means taking advantage of prior knowledge to dynamically engage with writers and their works.
The process of teaching kids to read better through knowledge acquisition must start early. Data gathered at home, schools and in labs show that 1- to-3- year- old children who have conversations with older people learn to read more easily than children who do not.
And it’s not just the quantity of conversation that matters. The information in those discussions shapes better literacy skills. Exploring conversation is key to helping children to become good readers. Such discussion leads to reading comprehension skills that go beyond the shallow standards we’ve set.
12. What do US schools pay little attention to
A. Test scores. B. Student equality.
C. Word pronunciation. D. Knowledge acquisition.
13. What’s the purpose of paragraph 3
A. To show the necessity of deep reading comprehension.
B. To state the impact of tests on reading comprehension.
C. To present the students’ bad academic performances.
D. To prove the significance of the school reading guide.
14. Which can help improve children’s reading comprehension skills
A. Reading more good works. B. Ignoring the author’s inner emotions.
C. Engaging in deep discussions. D. Focusing on conversations in books.
15. What’s the text mainly about
A. Finding new methods of developing better reading skills.
B. Improving deep reading comprehension of US students.
C. What skills can be acquired from early conversations.
D. Why reading comprehension is important to students.
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。
How to Stand Up for Yourself
For most of us, it’s pretty easy to stand up for someone else. It’s not hard to say your friend deserves a raise at work or your mom should ask for a second opinion at the doctor. ___16___, we somehow have all kinds of painful stories about how it’s selfish or unkind to advocate for our own needs. So how do you go from being everyone else’s advocate to learning how to stand up for yourself These are the steps I would like to share with you.
Strengthen your self- worth. ___17___. Let me explain. Where financial worth is about keeping more money than you spend, self- worth is built in the same way, but instead of dollars, we’ re collecting and keeping more self.
Get comfortable saying no. The next time someone asks you for a favor or to join a committee, consider if you can afford to say yes. ___18___. If you can’t afford it, you could also try something like “That doesn’t feel good to me” or “That doesn’t work with my schedule”.
___19___. It’s easy to fall into this trap because you tend to get praised for this habit. But when you place more importance on what others may think of you, you are probably devaluing yourself. ___20___. Then, you end up in a desperate cycle of performing for others and hoping to gain worth. To break this habit, instead of relying on niceness and agreeableness, start leaning toward the courage to not be liked all the time and the strength to endure (忍受) rejection.
A. Stop people- pleasing
B. But when the tables are turned
C. Though satisfying others’ needs pleases us more
D. Be aware whether you can afford to gain self- worth
E. As your self- worth drops, your urge to please others rises
F. To do it, you actually have to keep more value than you give away
G. Think about what it will cost you in terms of finances, energy, health and time
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I am the head of the strategy for the ConAgra Foods Foundation. I had been professionally trained to focus on ___21___ ways to make significant social change.
So one day when my nine-year-old daughter Madison gave a quarter to a ___22___ man, I told her in my most ___23___, working- mom voice that she would be ___24___ investing her money in a food bank that helps more people. My husband gave me “the look” and I ___25___ understood: Get out of your professional work mode, and listen to your child who is truly ___26___ compassion (同情).
Years later, we launched the “Make Your Mark on Hunger” campaign to help ___27___ inspire ideas, drive change, and create a ripple effect (连锁反应) in communities. For the launch, my colleague shared a video of kids playfully talking about food. When ___28___ was introduced, their emotions ___29___ from alarmed silence and shock to ____30____ and statements of “that is not fair”. They ____31____ these feelings into ideas and actions for change. This raw ____32____ response to injustice was immediately followed by urgent pursuit of solutions. Just like my daughter Madison’s act, kids understand that every little bit ____33____.
Now we have found a new way to embrace the energy and ____34____ of youth. The hope is that ____35____ hunger through the eyes of youth will create a value that will carry into their adult lives, and they will drive social change.
21. A. unusual B. creative C. efficient D. complex
22. A. gentle B. homeless C. depressed D. tired
23. A. soft B. friendly C. thoughtful D. professional
24. A. better off B. expert at C. pleased with D. careful about
25. A. immediately B. partly C. gradually D. actually
26. A. seeking B. appreciating C. receiving D. demonstrating
27. A. society B. youth C. companies D. nonprofits
28. A. cost B. food C. hunger D. clothing
29. A. crossed B. ranged C. progressed D. worked
30. A. tears B. calmness C. disappointment D. expectations
31. A. poured B. divided C. mixed D. translated
32. A. awkward B. defensive C. emotional D. patient
33. A. hurts B. counts C. occurs D. exists
34. A. challenge B. adventure C. courage D. enthusiasm
35. A. addressing B. exploring C. examining D. bearing
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。
A new trend has popped up in China. With many young people ___36___ (abandon) brand names, they create handbags out of reusable grocery bags and other materials.
One example is the “Shenzhen bag”, ___37___ includes canvas (帆布) bags, paper bags, milk tea packages and so on. This kind of handbag is also quite common in big cities ___38___ Beijing and Shanghai. Skillfully ___39___(design), the bags can be carried on the shoulder or the back. They are suitable for both men and women and ___40___(difference) age groups.
This emerging trend reveals a new attitude to ___41___(consume) as young people in China begin to seek a simple and shared life. Consumers no longer ___42___ (blind) seek brand names as a status symbol, ___43___ advocate a simple and low- carbon lifestyle. Consumers today are becoming more mature. “What I buy is what I really need” has become mainstream. Price- conscious Chinese consumers have also begun to place greater emphasis on their inner selves and make sure ___44___ money they save is used on self- improvement.
The new handbag trend has also created business opportunities. Reusing packaging used for food brands as handbags ____45____(result) in mobile advertising for the associated brands, and the phenomenon of the “Shenzhen bag” also benefits paper bag manufacturers.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 学校英文报组织同学们分享自己解决学习或生活中所遇到困难的经历，请你以“Efforts to Solve a Problem”为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．遇到的困难；
2．解决措施；
3．你的感受。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Efforts to Solve a Problem
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
WINNING
Tom Perry concentrated hard. The rocket competition would begin shortly. He had never lost a contest, but that didn’t calm him. Tom glanced at the other rockets. They all had their own problems. One rocket, however, caught his eye. It’s perfect in every aspect. His critical eye detected that this rocket could beat his. It belonged to a newcomer — ED. Suddenly, Ed turned, his sight pausing on Tom’s rocket. Admiring it for a while, he then gave Tom a thumbs- up with a smile.
The announcer began to explain the competition. Tom barely listened; he couldn’t help but repeatedly look over to Ed’s rocket. Suddenly his heart did a leap. Tom knew that Ed had no chance of winning. He had noticed that as Ed lifted his rocket to place it on the launch pad, one fin (翼) had caught against something on the ground, pulling it away from the rocket and making it loose. But Ed hadn’t noticed. He glanced back at Tom and gave another thumbs- up sign. Tom felt sorry but decided he wasn’t going to des troy a sure win by saying anything. Anyway, it was up to Ed to keep checking his rocket.
The contest began. Most gained respectable heights but none exceeded (超过)1,000 feet. Tom watched, but the problems the others had didn’t make him feel good. For the first time the looks on their faces bothered him.
Tom thought about the loose fin of Ed’s rocket, wondering if he should say something. He was lost in thought and didn’t hear his name being called. When it was repeated, it shocked him. He moved to the pad. With a shaky hand, he connected the wires to the igniter (点火器). Stepping back to the firing board, he took a deep breath and pushed the button. His rocket climbed wonderfully to a height of 1,100 feet. As he ran out into the field to pick up his rocket, he heard Ed’s name being announced.
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。
Ed lifted his rocket and approached the launch area.
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The figure of 1,150 feet came as a shock to Tom.
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2024-2025学年陕西省安康市高三上学期开学考试英语试题
答案版
本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What is probably the woman
A．A journalist. B．A parent. C．A teacher.
2．What will the man probably do today
A．Watch TV. B．Go hiking. C．Go swimming.
3．Which part of the man’s body hurts
A．His arm. B．His chest. C．His heart.
4．Why does the man go to Paris
A．To visit friends. B．To travel around. C．To work on a project.
5．What will the man eat for dinner
A．Beef. B．Biscuits. C．Cakes.
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．How will the woman probably feel after listening to Barndoor Boys
A．Cheerful B．Upset. C．Confident.
7．What kind of music does the man like
A．Country music. B．Rock music. C．Pop music.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why is the man talking with the woman
A．To ask for information. B．To make an appointment. C．To give a hand.
9．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Pay by credit card. B．Rest at home. C．Go to work.
10．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a hotel. B．In a store. C．In a hospital.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．How long did the woman stay in France
A．Four days. B．Two days. C．One day.
12．What will the speakers do during lunchtime
A．Visit a tower. B．Enjoy some pictures. C．Buy a camera.
13．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The woman’s vacation. B．Countries in Europe. C．Weather in Denmark.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Former colleagues. B．Close neighbors. C．Old classmates.
15．Who is playing the piano
A．Mark. B．Richard. C．Raymond.
16．What do we know about the woman’s son
A．He is a professional pianist.
B．He got the piano as a birthday gift.
C．He has played the piano for 12 years.
17．Where is the man working now
A．In Tianjin University. B．In an IT company. C．In Beijing University.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．On which floor can you use bank cards to get cash
A．The first floor. B．The second floor. C．The third floor.
19．What is a good time to see a film
A．1:00 pm. B．3:30 pm. C．4 pm.
20．What. should you do if you get lost
A．Ask the artists for help. B．Turn to the information desk.
C．Show a head picture.
听力答案略
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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1. How much would you pay if you buy two necklaces on March 29th
A. $14.86. B. $15.32. C. $24.78. D. $30.64.
2. Which is a characteristic of the necklace
A. It comes in pink and purple. B. It is intended for Chinese.
C. It features round pendants. D. It is made of wood and glass.
3. What is special about the shipping
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B. It will take you 1 -3 days to receive the necklaces.
C. The international package will be sent in advance.
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【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
B
Going on your first solo (独自的) holiday can be a frightening prospect — in fact, it took Anne Mortlock three years to pick up the courage to book her first adventure.
Anne Mortlock initially felt hesitant about traveling alone, but was encouraged by her sister, a travel agent, to take her first solo trip with Just You, a tour company catering to solo travelers. Her first voyage took her to China, which she found “just perfect”, prompting her to quickly book another adventure to Namibia.
In Namibia, Anne experienced what she called “happy to be alive” moments, including an unforgettable encounter with a herd of elephants during a game drive. The sight was so awe- inspiring that it made her speechless. She chose to capture the essence of the moment rather than trying to record it with her camera. Other highlights included an optional cruise (乘船游览) in Walvis Bay, where she enjoyed dolphin sightings along with oysters and champagne.
The natural beauty of Namibia’s deserts and sand hills left a lasting impression on Anne, as did the iconic trees of the Petrified Forest, which are believed to be 700 years old. She appreciated the guidance of a local tour guide who introduced them to unique locations, such as a mountaintop offering unique views of the plains below.
Traveling with a diverse group of fellow solo adventurers, Anne developed lifelong friendships. She explained: “The group was a nice mix of ages and everyone had such a mix of life stories and experiences — they were a fascinating bunch of people to travel with. These connections were so impactful that four of us in the group planned future activities together back in the UK.”
Now filled with confidence to explore more of the world, Anne is looking forward to traveling to Vietnam with her sister and brother- in- law. She also has her eye on Costa Rica and another African adventure, though she has yet to decide on a specific destination.
4. What does the underlined word “prompting” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Reminding. B. Allowing. C. Causing. D. Instructing.
5. Which can best describe Anne when she was in Namibia
A. Delighted and grateful. B. Surprised and proud.
C. Regretful but relieved. D. Tired but excited.
6. What can be inferred about Anne’s fellow solo adventurers
A. They are mostly young people. B. They make Anne’s travel colorful.
C. They have a spirit of adventure. D. They show Anne around many sights.
7. From which section of a website can the text be seen
A. Sports. B. Celebrities. C. Events & Festivals. D. My Footprints.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
C
Each spring scientists hide more than 1,600 lunchbox- size recorders across the forests of the Sierra Nevada range in the western U. S. These devices record a million hours of the sound of the California spotted owl (斑点猫头鹰) — valuable information about where the endangered species spends its time. But it’s a lot of recordings for a human to sift (筛选) through.
“There’s no way we can listen to that — not even close, right ” says Connor Wood, a research associate who co-leads the owl project. It turns out this team actually can process this amount of data — they just need a little help from BirdNET, an AI-powered system launched in 2018 that can identify more than 6,000 species of birds across the globe just by their calls. More research is showing that AI can recognize bird behaviors and where they mainly live, which is critical for conservation.
In 2016, Wood approached Stefan Kahl, a computer scientist, to help create an algorithm (算法) that processes bird sounds recorded in the wild. Two years later, the team launched the official BirdNET app, which allows people across the world to upload their own recordings from a variety of devices, including laptops and smartphones. Since then, BirdNET has collected roughly 150 million high-quality bird sounds.
With funding from the U. S. Forest Service and National Park Service, Wood and his team recently used BirdNET to create the first ecosystem- wide assessment of spotted owl populations across the Sierra Nevada, which increasingly face threats from foreign species or wildfires. This information shows owl population trends can boost restoration and conservation efforts.
In his 2023 study, ecologist Cristian Pérez- Granados reviewed a range of scientific literature on BirdNET. His research found that BirdNET didn’t always register a bird’s song, and sometimes misidentified it as another species, which results in “false positives”. Users of another AI- powered app, Merlin, have also reported cases of misidentification, which could have negative impacts on research projects containing citizen science data.
8. Why are the recorders used across the forests of the Sierra Nevada range
A. To track the movements of various species. B. To help spot some endangered animals there.
C. To collect sound of California spotted owls. D. To monitor human activities in the forests.
9. How does Stefan contribute to the BirdNET project
A. By providing fund for the project. B. By offering technical support to BirdNET.
C. By helping record the bird sounds. D. By solving threats from foreign species.
10. What does the author want to convey about BirdNET in the last paragraph
A. It is to be improved by scientists. B. It has some recognized limitations.
C. It offers accuracy in identifying birds. D. It can be used to discover other animals.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. AI Is Helping Scientists Protect Birds B. High Tech Is Being Used in Bird Identification
C. California Spotted Owls Are Facing Challenges D. Foreign Species Are Killing Endangered Birds
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. A
D
A phenomenon that concerns many parents is that American children are not learning to read. And schools are struggling to improve the dropping test scores: focusing on phonics(拼读法). But in doing so, they are ignoring something of equal importance: the role knowledge plays in helping children become good readers.
To be clear, not all kids suffer from poor reading skills. International comparisons indicate that American children below the age of 10 are competent at identifying words and summarizing the main topic of a text.
However, once kids enter middle school and standardized tests begin measuring deeper levels of reading comprehension, scores decline. By age 15, only 14 percent of U. S. children are good at reading and nearly 20 percent are failing to read at a baseline proficiency(基线水平). Most ninth- graders in the country are not skilled at absorbing and using information obtained from written material.
So, what is deep reading comprehension, and how might we promote it in schools When reading fiction or poetry, deep comprehension involves using clues in the text to make inferences about the characters’ underlying (隐含的) emotions. When it comes to the sciences, deep comprehension consists of calling up relevant background knowledge and integrating it with information from the text. High- schoolers will read history or journalism and ask: Who wrote this, and what agenda was the writer promoting In a word, deep comprehension means taking advantage of prior knowledge to dynamically engage with writers and their works.
The process of teaching kids to read better through knowledge acquisition must start early. Data gathered at home, schools and in labs show that 1- to-3- year- old children who have conversations with older people learn to read more easily than children who do not.
And it’s not just the quantity of conversation that matters. The information in those discussions shapes better literacy skills. Exploring conversation is key to helping children to become good readers. Such discussion leads to reading comprehension skills that go beyond the shallow standards we’ve set.
12. What do US schools pay little attention to
A. Test scores. B. Student equality.
C. Word pronunciation. D. Knowledge acquisition.
13. What’s the purpose of paragraph 3
A. To show the necessity of deep reading comprehension.
B. To state the impact of tests on reading comprehension.
C. To present the students’ bad academic performances.
D. To prove the significance of the school reading guide.
14. Which can help improve children’s reading comprehension skills
A. Reading more good works. B. Ignoring the author’s inner emotions.
C. Engaging in deep discussions. D. Focusing on conversations in books.
15. What’s the text mainly about
A. Finding new methods of developing better reading skills.
B. Improving deep reading comprehension of US students.
C. What skills can be acquired from early conversations.
D. Why reading comprehension is important to students.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
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。
How to Stand Up for Yourself
For most of us, it’s pretty easy to stand up for someone else. It’s not hard to say your friend deserves a raise at work or your mom should ask for a second opinion at the doctor. ___16___, we somehow have all kinds of painful stories about how it’s selfish or unkind to advocate for our own needs. So how do you go from being everyone else’s advocate to learning how to stand up for yourself These are the steps I would like to share with you.
Strengthen your self- worth. ___17___. Let me explain. Where financial worth is about keeping more money than you spend, self- worth is built in the same way, but instead of dollars, we’ re collecting and keeping more self.
Get comfortable saying no. The next time someone asks you for a favor or to join a committee, consider if you can afford to say yes. ___18___. If you can’t afford it, you could also try something like “That doesn’t feel good to me” or “That doesn’t work with my schedule”.
___19___. It’s easy to fall into this trap because you tend to get praised for this habit. But when you place more importance on what others may think of you, you are probably devaluing yourself. ___20___. Then, you end up in a desperate cycle of performing for others and hoping to gain worth. To break this habit, instead of relying on niceness and agreeableness, start leaning toward the courage to not be liked all the time and the strength to endure (忍受) rejection.
A. Stop people- pleasing
B. But when the tables are turned
C. Though satisfying others’ needs pleases us more
D. Be aware whether you can afford to gain self- worth
E. As your self- worth drops, your urge to please others rises
F. To do it, you actually have to keep more value than you give away
G. Think about what it will cost you in terms of finances, energy, health and time
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. G 19. A 20. E
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I am the head of the strategy for the ConAgra Foods Foundation. I had been professionally trained to focus on ___21___ ways to make significant social change.
So one day when my nine-year-old daughter Madison gave a quarter to a ___22___ man, I told her in my most ___23___, working- mom voice that she would be ___24___ investing her money in a food bank that helps more people. My husband gave me “the look” and I ___25___ understood: Get out of your professional work mode, and listen to your child who is truly ___26___ compassion (同情).
Years later, we launched the “Make Your Mark on Hunger” campaign to help ___27___ inspire ideas, drive change, and create a ripple effect (连锁反应) in communities. For the launch, my colleague shared a video of kids playfully talking about food. When ___28___ was introduced, their emotions ___29___ from alarmed silence and shock to ____30____ and statements of “that is not fair”. They ____31____ these feelings into ideas and actions for change. This raw ____32____ response to injustice was immediately followed by urgent pursuit of solutions. Just like my daughter Madison’s act, kids understand that every little bit ____33____.
Now we have found a new way to embrace the energy and ____34____ of youth. The hope is that ____35____ hunger through the eyes of youth will create a value that will carry into their adult lives, and they will drive social change.
21. A. unusual B. creative C. efficient D. complex
22. A. gentle B. homeless C. depressed D. tired
23. A. soft B. friendly C. thoughtful D. professional
24. A. better off B. expert at C. pleased with D. careful about
25. A. immediately B. partly C. gradually D. actually
26. A. seeking B. appreciating C. receiving D. demonstrating
27. A. society B. youth C. companies D. nonprofits
28. A. cost B. food C. hunger D. clothing
29. A. crossed B. ranged C. progressed D. worked
30. A. tears B. calmness C. disappointment D. expectations
31. A. poured B. divided C. mixed D. translated
32. A. awkward B. defensive C. emotional D. patient
33. A. hurts B. counts C. occurs D. exists
34. A. challenge B. adventure C. courage D. enthusiasm
35. A. addressing B. exploring C. examining D. bearing
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
第二节 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A new trend has popped up in China. With many young people ___36___ (abandon) brand names, they create handbags out of reusable grocery bags and other materials.
One example is the “Shenzhen bag”, ___37___ includes canvas (帆布) bags, paper bags, milk tea packages and so on. This kind of handbag is also quite common in big cities ___38___ Beijing and Shanghai. Skillfully ___39___(design), the bags can be carried on the shoulder or the back. They are suitable for both men and women and ___40___(difference) age groups.
This emerging trend reveals a new attitude to ___41___(consume) as young people in China begin to seek a simple and shared life. Consumers no longer ___42___ (blind) seek brand names as a status symbol, ___43___ advocate a simple and low- carbon lifestyle. Consumers today are becoming more mature. “What I buy is what I really need” has become mainstream. Price- conscious Chinese consumers have also begun to place greater emphasis on their inner selves and make sure ___44___ money they save is used on self- improvement.
The new handbag trend has also created business opportunities. Reusing packaging used for food brands as handbags ____45____(result) in mobile advertising for the associated brands, and the phenomenon of the “Shenzhen bag” also benefits paper bag manufacturers.
【答案】36. abandoning
37. which 38. like
39. designed
40. different
41. consumption
42. blindly
43. but 44. the
45. results
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 学校英文报组织同学们分享自己解决学习或生活中所遇到困难的经历，请你以“Efforts to Solve a Problem”为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．遇到的困难；
2．解决措施；
3．你的感受。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Efforts to Solve a Problem
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Efforts to Solve a Problem
After starting high school, I felt stressed out and would always relax by playing computer games. I got so absorbed that I played them day and night. Playing was fun, but I felt even more worn out afterwards.
With my grades dropping sharply, I knew that it was necessary to adjust my lifestyle immediately. It was a big struggle not to join my friends in playing online games. However, I realized that to succeed in quitting, I had to replace gaming with something else. Watching comedies and playing basketball were the things I thought of doing instead.
After five months of trying out new ways to relax, I feel more energetic. Best of all, I feel like I am now in control of my own life. I can change myself. I just need to try.
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。
WINNING
Tom Perry concentrated hard. The rocket competition would begin shortly. He had never lost a contest, but that didn’t calm him. Tom glanced at the other rockets. They all had their own problems. One rocket, however, caught his eye. It’s perfect in every aspect. His critical eye detected that this rocket could beat his. It belonged to a newcomer — ED. Suddenly, Ed turned, his sight pausing on Tom’s rocket. Admiring it for a while, he then gave Tom a thumbs- up with a smile.
The announcer began to explain the competition. Tom barely listened; he couldn’t help but repeatedly look over to Ed’s rocket. Suddenly his heart did a leap. Tom knew that Ed had no chance of winning. He had noticed that as Ed lifted his rocket to place it on the launch pad, one fin (翼) had caught against something on the ground, pulling it away from the rocket and making it loose. But Ed hadn’t noticed. He glanced back at Tom and gave another thumbs- up sign. Tom felt sorry but decided he wasn’t going to des troy a sure win by saying anything. Anyway, it was up to Ed to keep checking his rocket.
The contest began. Most gained respectable heights but none exceeded (超过)1,000 feet. Tom watched, but the problems the others had didn’t make him feel good. For the first time the looks on their faces bothered him.
Tom thought about the loose fin of Ed’s rocket, wondering if he should say something. He was lost in thought and didn’t hear his name being called. When it was repeated, it shocked him. He moved to the pad. With a shaky hand, he connected the wires to the igniter (点火器). Stepping back to the firing board, he took a deep breath and pushed the button. His rocket climbed wonderfully to a height of 1,100 feet. As he ran out into the field to pick up his rocket, he heard Ed’s name being announced.
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。
Ed lifted his rocket and approached the launch area.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The figure of 1,150 feet came as a shock to Tom.
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【答案】范文
Ed lift cd his rocket and approached to the launch arca. Tom watched as Ed carefully placed his rocket on the launch pad making sure everything was in place. As Ed stepped back and prepared to push the button, Tom’s hear raced. He knew that the loose fin could cause the rocket to veer, off course, potentially causing it to crash. He couldn’t bear the thought of Ed losing because of a simple mistake that he had noticed but had’n mentioned. In a split second decision, Tom called out to Ed, warning him about the loose fin. Ed quickly checked his rocket and fixed the fin just in time. The rocket soared into the sky, reaching an amazing height.
The figure of 1150 feet came as a shock to Tom. He had been so sure that his rocket would be the highest, but Ed’s rocket had surpassed his by fifty feet. Tom felt a mix of emotions — disappointment a not winning, but also a sense of pride for doing the right thing by helping Ed. As the crowd cheered for Ed’s victory, Ed excitedly ran towards Tom and hugged him tightly, tears of gratitude streaming down. At that moment, Tom realized that winning wasn’t everything. He had gained something much more valuable-the respect of his peers and the satisfaction of knowing he had helped someone else succeed. From that day on, Tom made a promise to himself to always be a good sport, whether he won or lost.
本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案C。
1．What is probably the woman
A．A journalist. B．A parent. C．A teacher.
2．What will the man probably do today
A．Watch TV. B．Go hiking. C．Go swimming.
3．Which part of the man’s body hurts
A．His arm. B．His chest. C．His heart.
4．Why does the man go to Paris
A．To visit friends. B．To travel around. C．To work on a project.
5．What will the man eat for dinner
A．Beef. B．Biscuits. C．Cakes.
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．How will the woman probably feel after listening to Barndoor Boys
A．Cheerful. B．Upset. C．Confident.
7．What kind of music does the man like
A．Country music. B．Rock music. C．Pop music.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why is the man talking with the woman
A．To ask for information B．To make an appointment. C．To give a hand.
9．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Pay by credit card. B．Rest at home. C．Go to work.
10．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a hotel. B．In a store. C．In a hospital.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．How long did the woman stay in France
A．Four days. B．Two days. C．One day.
12．What will the speakers do during lunchtime
A．Visit a tower. B．Enjoy some pictures. C．Buy a camera.
13．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The woman’s vacation. B．Countries in Europe. C．Weather in Denmark.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Former colleagues. B．Close neighbors. C．Old classmates.
15．Who is playing the piano
A．Mark. B．Richard. C．Raymond.
16．What do we know about the woman’s son
A．He is a professional pianist.
B．He got the piano as a birthday gift.
C．He has played the piano for 12 years.
17．Where is the man working now
A．In Tianjin University. B．In an IT company. C．In Beijing University.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．On which floor can you use bank cards to get cash
A．The first floor. B．The second floor. C．The third floor.
19．What is a good time to see a film
A．1:00 pm. B．3:30 pm. C．4 pm.
20．What. should you do if you get lost
A．Ask the artists for help. B．Turn to the information desk.
C．Show a head picture.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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1. How much would you pay if you buy two necklaces on March 29th
A. $14.86. B. $15.32. C. $24.78. D. $30.64.
2. Which is a characteristic of the necklace
A. It comes in pink and purple. B. It is intended for Chinese.
C. It features round pendants. D. It is made of wood and glass.
3. What is special about the shipping
A. You are free to choose the delivery company.
B. It will take you 1 -3 days to receive the necklaces.
C. The international package will be sent in advance.
D. All tracking information can be found on 17 track.
B
Going on your first solo (独自的) holiday can be a frightening prospect — in fact, it took Anne Mortlock three years to pick up the courage to book her first adventure.
Anne Mortlock initially felt hesitant about traveling alone, but was encouraged by her sister, a travel agent, to take her first solo trip with Just You, a tour company catering to solo travelers. Her first voyage took her to China, which she found “just perfect”, prompting her to quickly book another adventure to Namibia.
In Namibia, Anne experienced what she called “happy to be alive” moments, including an unforgettable encounter with a herd of elephants during a game drive. The sight was so awe- inspiring that it made her speechless. She chose to capture the essence of the moment rather than trying to record it with her camera. Other highlights included an optional cruise (乘船游览) in Walvis Bay, where she enjoyed dolphin sightings along with oysters and champagne.
The natural beauty of Namibia’s deserts and sand hills left a lasting impression on Anne, as did the iconic trees of the Petrified Forest, which are believed to be 700 years old. She appreciated the guidance of a local tour guide who introduced them to unique locations, such as a mountaintop offering unique views of the plains below.
Traveling with a diverse group of fellow solo adventurers, Anne developed lifelong friendships. She explained: “The group was a nice mix of ages and everyone had such a mix of life stories and experiences — they were a fascinating bunch of people to travel with. These connections were so impactful that four of us in the group planned future activities together back in the UK.”
Now filled with confidence to explore more of the world, Anne is looking forward to traveling to Vietnam with her sister and brother- in- law. She also has her eye on Costa Rica and another African adventure, though she has yet to decide on a specific destination.
4. What does the underlined word “prompting” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Reminding. B. Allowing. C. Causing. D. Instructing.
5. Which can best describe Anne when she was in Namibia
A. Delighted and grateful. B. Surprised and proud.
C. Regretful but relieved. D. Tired but excited.
6. What can be inferred about Anne’s fellow solo adventurers
A. They are mostly young people. B. They make Anne’s travel colorful.
C. They have a spirit of adventure. D. They show Anne around many sights.
7. From which section of a website can the text be seen
A Sports. B. Celebrities. C. Events & Festivals. D. My Footprints.
C
Each spring, scientists hide more than 1,600 lunchbox- size recorders across the forests of the Sierra Nevada range in the western U. S. These devices record a million hours of the sound of the California spotted owl (斑点猫头鹰) — valuable information about where the endangered species spends its time. But it’s a lot of recordings for a human to sift (筛选) through.
“There’s no way we can listen to that — not even close, right ” says Connor Wood, a research associate who co-leads the owl project. It turns out this team actually can process this amount of data — they just need a little help from BirdNET, an AI-powered system launched in 2018 that can identify more than 6,000 species of birds across the globe just by their calls. More research is showing that AI can recognize bird behaviors and where they mainly live, which is critical for conservation.
In 2016, Wood approached Stefan Kahl, a computer scientist, to help create an algorithm (算法) that processes bird sounds recorded in the wild. Two years later, the team launched the official BirdNET app, which allows people across the world to upload their own recordings from a variety of devices, including laptops and smartphones. Since then, BirdNET has collected roughly 150 million high-quality bird sounds.
With funding from the U. S. Forest Service and National Park Service, Wood and his team recently used BirdNET to create the first ecosystem- wide assessment of spotted owl populations across the Sierra Nevada, which increasingly face threats from foreign species or wildfires. This information shows owl population trends can boost restoration and conservation efforts.
In his 2023 study, ecologist Cristian Pérez- Granados reviewed a range of scientific literature on BirdNET. His research found that BirdNET didn’t always register a bird’s song, and sometimes misidentified it as another species, which results in “false positives”. Users of another AI- powered app, Merlin, have also reported cases of misidentification, which could have negative impacts on research projects containing citizen science data.
8. Why are the recorders used across the forests of the Sierra Nevada range
A. To track the movements of various species. B. To help spot some endangered animals there.
C. To collect sound of California spotted owls. D. To monitor human activities in the forests.
9. How does Stefan contribute to the BirdNET project
A. By providing fund for the project. B. By offering technical support to BirdNET.
C. By helping record the bird sounds. D. By solving threats from foreign species.
10. What does the author want to convey about BirdNET in the last paragraph
A. It is to be improved by scientists. B. It has some recognized limitations.
C. It offers accuracy in identifying birds. D. It can be used to discover other animals.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. AI Is Helping Scientists Protect Birds B. High Tech Is Being Used in Bird Identification
C. California Spotted Owls Are Facing Challenges D. Foreign Species Are Killing Endangered Birds
D
A phenomenon that concerns many parents is that American children are not learning to read. And schools are struggling to improve the dropping test scores: focusing on phonics(拼读法). But in doing so, they are ignoring something of equal importance: the role knowledge plays in helping children become good readers.
To be clear, not all kids suffer from poor reading skills. International comparisons indicate that American children below the age of 10 are competent at identifying words and summarizing the main topic of a text.
However, once kids enter middle school and standardized tests begin measuring deeper levels of reading comprehension, scores decline. By age 15, only 14 percent of U. S. children are good at reading and nearly 20 percent are failing to read at a baseline proficiency(基线水平). Most ninth- graders in the country are not skilled at absorbing and using information obtained from written material.
So, what is deep reading comprehension, and how might we promote it in schools When reading fiction or poetry, deep comprehension involves using clues in the text to make inferences about the characters’ underlying (隐含的) emotions. When it comes to the sciences, deep comprehension consists of calling up relevant background knowledge and integrating it with information from the text. High- schoolers will read history or journalism and ask: Who wrote this, and what agenda was the writer promoting In a word, deep comprehension means taking advantage of prior knowledge to dynamically engage with writers and their works.
The process of teaching kids to read better through knowledge acquisition must start early. Data gathered at home, schools and in labs show that 1- to-3- year- old children who have conversations with older people learn to read more easily than children who do not.
And it’s not just the quantity of conversation that matters. The information in those discussions shapes better literacy skills. Exploring conversation is key to helping children to become good readers. Such discussion leads to reading comprehension skills that go beyond the shallow standards we’ve set.
12. What do US schools pay little attention to
A. Test scores. B. Student equality.
C. Word pronunciation. D. Knowledge acquisition.
13. What’s the purpose of paragraph 3
A. To show the necessity of deep reading comprehension.
B. To state the impact of tests on reading comprehension.
C. To present the students’ bad academic performances.
D. To prove the significance of the school reading guide.
14. Which can help improve children’s reading comprehension skills
A. Reading more good works. B. Ignoring the author’s inner emotions.
C. Engaging in deep discussions. D. Focusing on conversations in books.
15. What’s the text mainly about
A. Finding new methods of developing better reading skills.
B. Improving deep reading comprehension of US students.
C. What skills can be acquired from early conversations.
D. Why reading comprehension is important to students.
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。
How to Stand Up for Yourself
For most of us, it’s pretty easy to stand up for someone else. It’s not hard to say your friend deserves a raise at work or your mom should ask for a second opinion at the doctor. ___16___, we somehow have all kinds of painful stories about how it’s selfish or unkind to advocate for our own needs. So how do you go from being everyone else’s advocate to learning how to stand up for yourself These are the steps I would like to share with you.
Strengthen your self- worth. ___17___. Let me explain. Where financial worth is about keeping more money than you spend, self- worth is built in the same way, but instead of dollars, we’ re collecting and keeping more self.
Get comfortable saying no. The next time someone asks you for a favor or to join a committee, consider if you can afford to say yes. ___18___. If you can’t afford it, you could also try something like “That doesn’t feel good to me” or “That doesn’t work with my schedule”.
___19___. It’s easy to fall into this trap because you tend to get praised for this habit. But when you place more importance on what others may think of you, you are probably devaluing yourself. ___20___. Then, you end up in a desperate cycle of performing for others and hoping to gain worth. To break this habit, instead of relying on niceness and agreeableness, start leaning toward the courage to not be liked all the time and the strength to endure (忍受) rejection.
A. Stop people- pleasing
B. But when the tables are turned
C. Though satisfying others’ needs pleases us more
D. Be aware whether you can afford to gain self- worth
E. As your self- worth drops, your urge to please others rises
F. To do it, you actually have to keep more value than you give away
G. Think about what it will cost you in terms of finances, energy, health and time
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I am the head of the strategy for the ConAgra Foods Foundation. I had been professionally trained to focus on ___21___ ways to make significant social change.
So one day when my nine-year-old daughter Madison gave a quarter to a ___22___ man, I told her in my most ___23___, working- mom voice that she would be ___24___ investing her money in a food bank that helps more people. My husband gave me “the look” and I ___25___ understood: Get out of your professional work mode, and listen to your child who is truly ___26___ compassion (同情).
Years later, we launched the “Make Your Mark on Hunger” campaign to help ___27___ inspire ideas, drive change, and create a ripple effect (连锁反应) in communities. For the launch, my colleague shared a video of kids playfully talking about food. When ___28___ was introduced, their emotions ___29___ from alarmed silence and shock to ____30____ and statements of “that is not fair”. They ____31____ these feelings into ideas and actions for change. This raw ____32____ response to injustice was immediately followed by urgent pursuit of solutions. Just like my daughter Madison’s act, kids understand that every little bit ____33____.
Now we have found a new way to embrace the energy and ____34____ of youth. The hope is that ____35____ hunger through the eyes of youth will create a value that will carry into their adult lives, and they will drive social change.
21. A. unusual B. creative C. efficient D. complex
22. A. gentle B. homeless C. depressed D. tired
23. A. soft B. friendly C. thoughtful D. professional
24. A. better off B. expert at C. pleased with D. careful about
25. A. immediately B. partly C. gradually D. actually
26. A. seeking B. appreciating C. receiving D. demonstrating
27. A. society B. youth C. companies D. nonprofits
28. A. cost B. food C. hunger D. clothing
29. A. crossed B. ranged C. progressed D. worked
30. A. tears B. calmness C. disappointment D. expectations
31. A. poured B. divided C. mixed D. translated
32. A. awkward B. defensive C. emotional D. patient
33. A. hurts B. counts C. occurs D. exists
34. A. challenge B. adventure C. courage D. enthusiasm
35. A. addressing B. exploring C. examining D. bearing
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。
A new trend has popped up in China. With many young people ___36___ (abandon) brand names, they create handbags out of reusable grocery bags and other materials.
One example is the “Shenzhen bag”, ___37___ includes canvas (帆布) bags, paper bags, milk tea packages and so on. This kind of handbag is also quite common in big cities ___38___ Beijing and Shanghai. Skillfully ___39___(design), the bags can be carried on the shoulder or the back. They are suitable for both men and women and ___40___(difference) age groups.
This emerging trend reveals a new attitude to ___41___(consume) as young people in China begin to seek a simple and shared life. Consumers no longer ___42___ (blind) seek brand names as a status symbol, ___43___ advocate a simple and low- carbon lifestyle. Consumers today are becoming more mature. “What I buy is what I really need” has become mainstream. Price- conscious Chinese consumers have also begun to place greater emphasis on their inner selves and make sure ___44___ money they save is used on self- improvement.
The new handbag trend has also created business opportunities. Reusing packaging used for food brands as handbags ____45____(result) in mobile advertising for the associated brands, and the phenomenon of the “Shenzhen bag” also benefits paper bag manufacturers.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 学校英文报组织同学们分享自己解决学习或生活中所遇到困难的经历，请你以“Efforts to Solve a Problem”为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．遇到的困难；
2．解决措施；
3．你的感受。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Efforts to Solve a Problem
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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。
WINNING
Tom Perry concentrated hard. The rocket competition would begin shortly. He had never lost a contest, but that didn’t calm him. Tom glanced at the other rockets. They all had their own problems. One rocket, however, caught his eye. It’s perfect in every aspect. His critical eye detected that this rocket could beat his. It belonged to a newcomer — ED. Suddenly, Ed turned, his sight pausing on Tom’s rocket. Admiring it for a while, he then gave Tom a thumbs- up with a smile.
The announcer began to explain the competition. Tom barely listened; he couldn’t help but repeatedly look over to Ed’s rocket. Suddenly his heart did a leap. Tom knew that Ed had no chance of winning. He had noticed that as Ed lifted his rocket to place it on the launch pad, one fin (翼) had caught against something on the ground, pulling it away from the rocket and making it loose. But Ed hadn’t noticed. He glanced back at Tom and gave another thumbs- up sign. Tom felt sorry but decided he wasn’t going to des troy a sure win by saying anything. Anyway, it was up to Ed to keep checking his rocket.
The contest began. Most gained respectable heights but none exceeded (超过)1,000 feet. Tom watched, but the problems the others had didn’t make him feel good. For the first time the looks on their faces bothered him.
Tom thought about the loose fin of Ed’s rocket, wondering if he should say something. He was lost in thought and didn’t hear his name being called. When it was repeated, it shocked him. He moved to the pad. With a shaky hand, he connected the wires to the igniter (点火器). Stepping back to the firing board, he took a deep breath and pushed the button. His rocket climbed wonderfully to a height of 1,100 feet. As he ran out into the field to pick up his rocket, he heard Ed’s name being announced.
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。
Ed lifted his rocket and approached the launch area.
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The figure of 1,150 feet came as a shock to Tom.
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2024-2025学年陕西省安康市高三上学期开学考试英语试题
答案版
本卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．What is probably the woman
A．A journalist. B．A parent. C．A teacher.
2．What will the man probably do today
A．Watch TV. B．Go hiking. C．Go swimming.
3．Which part of the man’s body hurts
A．His arm. B．His chest. C．His heart.
4．Why does the man go to Paris
A．To visit friends. B．To travel around. C．To work on a project.
5．What will the man eat for dinner
A．Beef. B．Biscuits. C．Cakes.
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．How will the woman probably feel after listening to Barndoor Boys
A．Cheerful B．Upset. C．Confident.
7．What kind of music does the man like
A．Country music. B．Rock music. C．Pop music.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Why is the man talking with the woman
A．To ask for information. B．To make an appointment. C．To give a hand.
9．What does the woman advise the man to do
A．Pay by credit card. B．Rest at home. C．Go to work.
10．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a hotel. B．In a store. C．In a hospital.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．How long did the woman stay in France
A．Four days. B．Two days. C．One day.
12．What will the speakers do during lunchtime
A．Visit a tower. B．Enjoy some pictures. C．Buy a camera.
13．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．The woman’s vacation. B．Countries in Europe. C．Weather in Denmark.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Former colleagues. B．Close neighbors. C．Old classmates.
15．Who is playing the piano
A．Mark. B．Richard. C．Raymond.
16．What do we know about the woman’s son
A．He is a professional pianist.
B．He got the piano as a birthday gift.
C．He has played the piano for 12 years.
17．Where is the man working now
A．In Tianjin University. B．In an IT company. C．In Beijing University.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．On which floor can you use bank cards to get cash
A．The first floor. B．The second floor. C．The third floor.
19．What is a good time to see a film
A．1:00 pm. B．3:30 pm. C．4 pm.
20．What. should you do if you get lost
A．Ask the artists for help. B．Turn to the information desk.
C．Show a head picture.
听力答案略
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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1. How much would you pay if you buy two necklaces on March 29th
A. $14.86. B. $15.32. C. $24.78. D. $30.64.
2. Which is a characteristic of the necklace
A. It comes in pink and purple. B. It is intended for Chinese.
C. It features round pendants. D. It is made of wood and glass.
3. What is special about the shipping
A. You are free to choose the delivery company.
B. It will take you 1 -3 days to receive the necklaces.
C. The international package will be sent in advance.
D. All tracking information can be found on 17 track.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
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Going on your first solo (独自的) holiday can be a frightening prospect — in fact, it took Anne Mortlock three years to pick up the courage to book her first adventure.
Anne Mortlock initially felt hesitant about traveling alone, but was encouraged by her sister, a travel agent, to take her first solo trip with Just You, a tour company catering to solo travelers. Her first voyage took her to China, which she found “just perfect”, prompting her to quickly book another adventure to Namibia.
In Namibia, Anne experienced what she called “happy to be alive” moments, including an unforgettable encounter with a herd of elephants during a game drive. The sight was so awe- inspiring that it made her speechless. She chose to capture the essence of the moment rather than trying to record it with her camera. Other highlights included an optional cruise (乘船游览) in Walvis Bay, where she enjoyed dolphin sightings along with oysters and champagne.
The natural beauty of Namibia’s deserts and sand hills left a lasting impression on Anne, as did the iconic trees of the Petrified Forest, which are believed to be 700 years old. She appreciated the guidance of a local tour guide who introduced them to unique locations, such as a mountaintop offering unique views of the plains below.
Traveling with a diverse group of fellow solo adventurers, Anne developed lifelong friendships. She explained: “The group was a nice mix of ages and everyone had such a mix of life stories and experiences — they were a fascinating bunch of people to travel with. These connections were so impactful that four of us in the group planned future activities together back in the UK.”
Now filled with confidence to explore more of the world, Anne is looking forward to traveling to Vietnam with her sister and brother- in- law. She also has her eye on Costa Rica and another African adventure, though she has yet to decide on a specific destination.
4. What does the underlined word “prompting” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Reminding. B. Allowing. C. Causing. D. Instructing.
5. Which can best describe Anne when she was in Namibia
A. Delighted and grateful. B. Surprised and proud.
C. Regretful but relieved. D. Tired but excited.
6. What can be inferred about Anne’s fellow solo adventurers
A. They are mostly young people. B. They make Anne’s travel colorful.
C. They have a spirit of adventure. D. They show Anne around many sights.
7. From which section of a website can the text be seen
A. Sports. B. Celebrities. C. Events & Festivals. D. My Footprints.
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
C
Each spring scientists hide more than 1,600 lunchbox- size recorders across the forests of the Sierra Nevada range in the western U. S. These devices record a million hours of the sound of the California spotted owl (斑点猫头鹰) — valuable information about where the endangered species spends its time. But it’s a lot of recordings for a human to sift (筛选) through.
“There’s no way we can listen to that — not even close, right ” says Connor Wood, a research associate who co-leads the owl project. It turns out this team actually can process this amount of data — they just need a little help from BirdNET, an AI-powered system launched in 2018 that can identify more than 6,000 species of birds across the globe just by their calls. More research is showing that AI can recognize bird behaviors and where they mainly live, which is critical for conservation.
In 2016, Wood approached Stefan Kahl, a computer scientist, to help create an algorithm (算法) that processes bird sounds recorded in the wild. Two years later, the team launched the official BirdNET app, which allows people across the world to upload their own recordings from a variety of devices, including laptops and smartphones. Since then, BirdNET has collected roughly 150 million high-quality bird sounds.
With funding from the U. S. Forest Service and National Park Service, Wood and his team recently used BirdNET to create the first ecosystem- wide assessment of spotted owl populations across the Sierra Nevada, which increasingly face threats from foreign species or wildfires. This information shows owl population trends can boost restoration and conservation efforts.
In his 2023 study, ecologist Cristian Pérez- Granados reviewed a range of scientific literature on BirdNET. His research found that BirdNET didn’t always register a bird’s song, and sometimes misidentified it as another species, which results in “false positives”. Users of another AI- powered app, Merlin, have also reported cases of misidentification, which could have negative impacts on research projects containing citizen science data.
8. Why are the recorders used across the forests of the Sierra Nevada range
A. To track the movements of various species. B. To help spot some endangered animals there.
C. To collect sound of California spotted owls. D. To monitor human activities in the forests.
9. How does Stefan contribute to the BirdNET project
A. By providing fund for the project. B. By offering technical support to BirdNET.
C. By helping record the bird sounds. D. By solving threats from foreign species.
10. What does the author want to convey about BirdNET in the last paragraph
A. It is to be improved by scientists. B. It has some recognized limitations.
C. It offers accuracy in identifying birds. D. It can be used to discover other animals.
11. What is the best title for the text
A. AI Is Helping Scientists Protect Birds B. High Tech Is Being Used in Bird Identification
C. California Spotted Owls Are Facing Challenges D. Foreign Species Are Killing Endangered Birds
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. A
D
A phenomenon that concerns many parents is that American children are not learning to read. And schools are struggling to improve the dropping test scores: focusing on phonics(拼读法). But in doing so, they are ignoring something of equal importance: the role knowledge plays in helping children become good readers.
To be clear, not all kids suffer from poor reading skills. International comparisons indicate that American children below the age of 10 are competent at identifying words and summarizing the main topic of a text.
However, once kids enter middle school and standardized tests begin measuring deeper levels of reading comprehension, scores decline. By age 15, only 14 percent of U. S. children are good at reading and nearly 20 percent are failing to read at a baseline proficiency(基线水平). Most ninth- graders in the country are not skilled at absorbing and using information obtained from written material.
So, what is deep reading comprehension, and how might we promote it in schools When reading fiction or poetry, deep comprehension involves using clues in the text to make inferences about the characters’ underlying (隐含的) emotions. When it comes to the sciences, deep comprehension consists of calling up relevant background knowledge and integrating it with information from the text. High- schoolers will read history or journalism and ask: Who wrote this, and what agenda was the writer promoting In a word, deep comprehension means taking advantage of prior knowledge to dynamically engage with writers and their works.
The process of teaching kids to read better through knowledge acquisition must start early. Data gathered at home, schools and in labs show that 1- to-3- year- old children who have conversations with older people learn to read more easily than children who do not.
And it’s not just the quantity of conversation that matters. The information in those discussions shapes better literacy skills. Exploring conversation is key to helping children to become good readers. Such discussion leads to reading comprehension skills that go beyond the shallow standards we’ve set.
12. What do US schools pay little attention to
A. Test scores. B. Student equality.
C. Word pronunciation. D. Knowledge acquisition.
13. What’s the purpose of paragraph 3
A. To show the necessity of deep reading comprehension.
B. To state the impact of tests on reading comprehension.
C. To present the students’ bad academic performances.
D. To prove the significance of the school reading guide.
14. Which can help improve children’s reading comprehension skills
A. Reading more good works. B. Ignoring the author’s inner emotions.
C. Engaging in deep discussions. D. Focusing on conversations in books.
15. What’s the text mainly about
A. Finding new methods of developing better reading skills.
B. Improving deep reading comprehension of US students.
C. What skills can be acquired from early conversations.
D. Why reading comprehension is important to students.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. B
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。
How to Stand Up for Yourself
For most of us, it’s pretty easy to stand up for someone else. It’s not hard to say your friend deserves a raise at work or your mom should ask for a second opinion at the doctor. ___16___, we somehow have all kinds of painful stories about how it’s selfish or unkind to advocate for our own needs. So how do you go from being everyone else’s advocate to learning how to stand up for yourself These are the steps I would like to share with you.
Strengthen your self- worth. ___17___. Let me explain. Where financial worth is about keeping more money than you spend, self- worth is built in the same way, but instead of dollars, we’ re collecting and keeping more self.
Get comfortable saying no. The next time someone asks you for a favor or to join a committee, consider if you can afford to say yes. ___18___. If you can’t afford it, you could also try something like “That doesn’t feel good to me” or “That doesn’t work with my schedule”.
___19___. It’s easy to fall into this trap because you tend to get praised for this habit. But when you place more importance on what others may think of you, you are probably devaluing yourself. ___20___. Then, you end up in a desperate cycle of performing for others and hoping to gain worth. To break this habit, instead of relying on niceness and agreeableness, start leaning toward the courage to not be liked all the time and the strength to endure (忍受) rejection.
A. Stop people- pleasing
B. But when the tables are turned
C. Though satisfying others’ needs pleases us more
D. Be aware whether you can afford to gain self- worth
E. As your self- worth drops, your urge to please others rises
F. To do it, you actually have to keep more value than you give away
G. Think about what it will cost you in terms of finances, energy, health and time
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. G 19. A 20. E
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I am the head of the strategy for the ConAgra Foods Foundation. I had been professionally trained to focus on ___21___ ways to make significant social change.
So one day when my nine-year-old daughter Madison gave a quarter to a ___22___ man, I told her in my most ___23___, working- mom voice that she would be ___24___ investing her money in a food bank that helps more people. My husband gave me “the look” and I ___25___ understood: Get out of your professional work mode, and listen to your child who is truly ___26___ compassion (同情).
Years later, we launched the “Make Your Mark on Hunger” campaign to help ___27___ inspire ideas, drive change, and create a ripple effect (连锁反应) in communities. For the launch, my colleague shared a video of kids playfully talking about food. When ___28___ was introduced, their emotions ___29___ from alarmed silence and shock to ____30____ and statements of “that is not fair”. They ____31____ these feelings into ideas and actions for change. This raw ____32____ response to injustice was immediately followed by urgent pursuit of solutions. Just like my daughter Madison’s act, kids understand that every little bit ____33____.
Now we have found a new way to embrace the energy and ____34____ of youth. The hope is that ____35____ hunger through the eyes of youth will create a value that will carry into their adult lives, and they will drive social change.
21. A. unusual B. creative C. efficient D. complex
22. A. gentle B. homeless C. depressed D. tired
23. A. soft B. friendly C. thoughtful D. professional
24. A. better off B. expert at C. pleased with D. careful about
25. A. immediately B. partly C. gradually D. actually
26. A. seeking B. appreciating C. receiving D. demonstrating
27. A. society B. youth C. companies D. nonprofits
28. A. cost B. food C. hunger D. clothing
29. A. crossed B. ranged C. progressed D. worked
30. A. tears B. calmness C. disappointment D. expectations
31. A. poured B. divided C. mixed D. translated
32. A. awkward B. defensive C. emotional D. patient
33. A. hurts B. counts C. occurs D. exists
34. A. challenge B. adventure C. courage D. enthusiasm
35. A. addressing B. exploring C. examining D. bearing
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. A
第二节 (共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A new trend has popped up in China. With many young people ___36___ (abandon) brand names, they create handbags out of reusable grocery bags and other materials.
One example is the “Shenzhen bag”, ___37___ includes canvas (帆布) bags, paper bags, milk tea packages and so on. This kind of handbag is also quite common in big cities ___38___ Beijing and Shanghai. Skillfully ___39___(design), the bags can be carried on the shoulder or the back. They are suitable for both men and women and ___40___(difference) age groups.
This emerging trend reveals a new attitude to ___41___(consume) as young people in China begin to seek a simple and shared life. Consumers no longer ___42___ (blind) seek brand names as a status symbol, ___43___ advocate a simple and low- carbon lifestyle. Consumers today are becoming more mature. “What I buy is what I really need” has become mainstream. Price- conscious Chinese consumers have also begun to place greater emphasis on their inner selves and make sure ___44___ money they save is used on self- improvement.
The new handbag trend has also created business opportunities. Reusing packaging used for food brands as handbags ____45____(result) in mobile advertising for the associated brands, and the phenomenon of the “Shenzhen bag” also benefits paper bag manufacturers.
【答案】36. abandoning
37. which 38. like
39. designed
40. different
41. consumption
42. blindly
43. but 44. the
45. results
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 学校英文报组织同学们分享自己解决学习或生活中所遇到困难的经历，请你以“Efforts to Solve a Problem”为题写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1．遇到的困难；
2．解决措施；
3．你的感受。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Efforts to Solve a Problem
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【答案】Efforts to Solve a Problem
After starting high school, I felt stressed out and would always relax by playing computer games. I got so absorbed that I played them day and night. Playing was fun, but I felt even more worn out afterwards.
With my grades dropping sharply, I knew that it was necessary to adjust my lifestyle immediately. It was a big struggle not to join my friends in playing online games. However, I realized that to succeed in quitting, I had to replace gaming with something else. Watching comedies and playing basketball were the things I thought of doing instead.
After five months of trying out new ways to relax, I feel more energetic. Best of all, I feel like I am now in control of my own life. I can change myself. I just need to try.
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。
WINNING
Tom Perry concentrated hard. The rocket competition would begin shortly. He had never lost a contest, but that didn’t calm him. Tom glanced at the other rockets. They all had their own problems. One rocket, however, caught his eye. It’s perfect in every aspect. His critical eye detected that this rocket could beat his. It belonged to a newcomer — ED. Suddenly, Ed turned, his sight pausing on Tom’s rocket. Admiring it for a while, he then gave Tom a thumbs- up with a smile.
The announcer began to explain the competition. Tom barely listened; he couldn’t help but repeatedly look over to Ed’s rocket. Suddenly his heart did a leap. Tom knew that Ed had no chance of winning. He had noticed that as Ed lifted his rocket to place it on the launch pad, one fin (翼) had caught against something on the ground, pulling it away from the rocket and making it loose. But Ed hadn’t noticed. He glanced back at Tom and gave another thumbs- up sign. Tom felt sorry but decided he wasn’t going to des troy a sure win by saying anything. Anyway, it was up to Ed to keep checking his rocket.
The contest began. Most gained respectable heights but none exceeded (超过)1,000 feet. Tom watched, but the problems the others had didn’t make him feel good. For the first time the looks on their faces bothered him.
Tom thought about the loose fin of Ed’s rocket, wondering if he should say something. He was lost in thought and didn’t hear his name being called. When it was repeated, it shocked him. He moved to the pad. With a shaky hand, he connected the wires to the igniter (点火器). Stepping back to the firing board, he took a deep breath and pushed the button. His rocket climbed wonderfully to a height of 1,100 feet. As he ran out into the field to pick up his rocket, he heard Ed’s name being announced.
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。
Ed lifted his rocket and approached the launch area.
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The figure of 1,150 feet came as a shock to Tom.
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【答案】范文
Ed lift cd his rocket and approached to the launch arca. Tom watched as Ed carefully placed his rocket on the launch pad making sure everything was in place. As Ed stepped back and prepared to push the button, Tom’s hear raced. He knew that the loose fin could cause the rocket to veer, off course, potentially causing it to crash. He couldn’t bear the thought of Ed losing because of a simple mistake that he had noticed but had’n mentioned. In a split second decision, Tom called out to Ed, warning him about the loose fin. Ed quickly checked his rocket and fixed the fin just in time. The rocket soared into the sky, reaching an amazing height.
The figure of 1150 feet came as a shock to Tom. He had been so sure that his rocket would be the highest, but Ed’s rocket had surpassed his by fifty feet. Tom felt a mix of emotions — disappointment a not winning, but also a sense of pride for doing the right thing by helping Ed. As the crowd cheered for Ed’s victory, Ed excitedly ran towards Tom and hugged him tightly, tears of gratitude streaming down. At that moment, Tom realized that winning wasn’t everything. He had gained something much more valuable-the respect of his peers and the satisfaction of knowing he had helped someone else succeed. From that day on, Tom made a promise to himself to always be a good sport, whether he won or lost.
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