2024-2025学年黑龙江省龙东联盟高二上学期10月份月考英语试卷（含答案）
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2024-2025学年黑龙江省龙东联盟高二上学期10月份月考英语试卷
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
Stargazing Festivals in 2023
With light pollution everywhere, national parks across the country have become dark-sky havens(港湾). Over the years, they are hosting events like stargazing festivals to get travelers excited about astronomy.
Bryce Canyon National Park—June 14-17
Situated in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon, the 35,835-acre park, is an ideal place to stay up late. This year, its annual astronomy festival includes guided stargazing sessions, lectures, star stories, family-friendly activities, and even a performance by some musicians in the northern Arizona-based Dark Sky Quartet.
Shenandoah National Park—August 11-13
Conveniently located within a day’s drive from two-thirds of Americans, the nearly 200,000-acre park will have a festival to provide an easy way to dip into astronomy. Ranger talks, public stargazing sessions, lectures and activities for kids will be hosted. Past events also covered topics ranging from space weather to nocturnal creatures.
Great Basin National Park—September 14-16
As one of the least crowded national parks, Great Basin National Park hosts annual fall astronomy festival with guest speakers, observatory tours, and a photography workshop. During the festival’s unique “Art in the Dark” program, participants will get to paint in low-light conditions and experiment with how their eyes perceive colors.
Joshua Tree National Park—October 13-14
Joshua Tree National Park, the “nearest convenient place to go stargazing” for the 18 million people living in LA, hosts a night sky festival every fall. As luck would have it, this year’s dates overlap with a “ring of fire” solar eclipse. From Joshua Tree, the moon will appear to block between 70 and 80 percent of the sun.
21 What is the purpose of Stargazing Festivals
A. To provide a platform to observe stars.
B. To raise public interest in astronomy.
C. To collect money for more observatories.
D. To advocate actions against light pollution.
22. Where can you experience working in low-light conditions
A. Great Basin National Park. B. Shenandoah National Park.
C Bryce Canyon National Park. D. Joshua Tree National Park.
23. What might be a bonus if you attend Joshua Tree National Park festival this year
A. A solar eclipse. B. A stargazing tour.
C. A music performance. D. An observatory tour.
B
A gas stove was a non-negotiable when my wife and I looked for a place to rent. We love cooking together, and countless food shows have impressed upon us that there is nothing more essential to a tasty meal than a flame.
Then we moved into a new apartment with an induction cooker (电磁炉) as I changed my job. Past encounters with the slow and inconsistent heating elements of early electric stoves had made us renounce the idea of cooking with electricity, but it took only a couple of days for us to realize that our new induction cooker was far superior: water boiled at lightning speed; I could set a timer and walk away knowing the heat would automatically turn off.
Our delayed switch to induction came together with a rise of horrifying stories about the health and climate risks of gas stoves. Studies have found cooking with gas is like having secondhand smoke in the kitchen. Worse still, the primary ingredient that fuels gas stoves are methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more harmful to the environment than carbon dioxide. That’s why I finally quit using gas stoves and abandoned my previous belief that I could never live in a home without one.
Don’t get me wrong — there’s still a place for flame, and there’s a reason why barbecued-food is so delicious. Barbecuing food possesses special flavour that you can’t experience with an electric cooker. But dishes that truly require cooking over an open flame are the exception, not the rule.
Changing the fundamentals of our lives is hard. But just as we have stopped commuting by horse, or have replaced a coal fireplace with central heating, it’s time to move gas out of our kitchens. Some might be horrified. The rest of us, though, can step calmly into the future. Hopefully the governments, too, will soon smell the gas.
24. How did the author feel about cooking with early electric stoves
A. Unpleasant. B. Concerned. C. Panicky. D. Stressed.
25. Which one can replace the underlined word “renounce” in paragraph 2
A. Jump at. B. Hold on to. C. Come up with. D. Brush off.
26. What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A. The author regrets giving up gas stoves. B. Barbecued food is tastier and healthier.
C. It is a common practice to cook outdoors. D. Gas stoves still have a role to play.
27. What’s the best title of the text
A. Barbecue: Tasty or Risky B. A New “Flame” Has Come
C. Gas Stoves: To Leave or to Stay D. Electricity Has Taken the Lead
C
Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society researcher, Dansh Boyd, has a message for parents: almost everything we think we know about the way our kids are using the Internet is wrong. Boyd’s new book, It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens, makes the case that the Internet isn’t nearly as scary or damaging to young people as many moms and dads believe. As the mother of a 16-year-old, I found most of it fascinating. Here are two of my biggest takeaways:
Technology is not turning our teens into social misfits.
Although the image persists that young people would rather text than talk, and prefer connecting on Facebook than hanging out in person, Boyd says this isn’t true. “Most of the teens that I met were desperate for the opportunity to leave their homes to gather with friends,” she writes. The trouble is that in many communities, young people have less freedom than they once did because they are so over scheduled and because parents are worried about their safety. “The era of being able to run around after school as long as you are home before dark is long over.” Boyd notes.
To make up for this lost freedom, teens have turned to their computers. “The success of social media must be understood partly in relation to this shrinking social landscape.” Boyd explains. “Facebook, Twitter and other sites are not only new public spaces; they are in many cases the only ‘public’ spaces where teens can easily communicate with large groups of their peers.”
Adolescents aren’t as Internet savvy as we like to think.
Although teens have been called “digital natives” for having grown up practically glued to their computers and smart-phones, they still remain simple in many ways about what they find online. After all, they’re just kids. “Their engagement with social media does not mean that they have the knowledge or skills to make the most of their online experiences,” Boyd writes. “The so-called ‘digital natives’ are far from understanding the challenges that they face in the networked world.”
One area in which young people need help is in learning to distinguish between valid and misleading sources of information. “Making their own media does not mean that they naturally have the knowledge or perspective to critically examine what they consume.”
Yet many teachers, librarians, and, yes, parents do. “Even those who are afraid of technology,” Boyd says, “can offer valuable critical perspective.” As a mom or dad, the most important thing for your kid to plug into is your hard-earned wisdom.
28. According to Boyd, what makes the teens nowadays easily considered social misfits
A. Their over-packed scheduled.
B. Parents’ concerns for their safety.
C. Their preference to communicating through social networks.
D. The convenience of communication social network offers.
29. According to the passage, which one could be a good example of an “Internet savvy” person
A. One who tends to be cheated over the Internet.
B. One with the ability to distinguish right from wrong.
C. One completely absorbed in social networks all the time.
D. One who knows how to fully and wisely use the Internet.
30. What suggestion did Boyd give parents in the book .
A. Giving kids more chances to socialize in real world.
B. Building more public places for kids’ communication.
C Equipping kids with their common sense and insight.
D. Blocking out misleading online sources of information.
31. What is the focus of Danah Boyd’s new book
A. The correct and wise use of the Internet.
B. Fascinating takeaways for a mother of a 16-year-old.
C. Teens’ real social lives online and advice for parents.
D. Measures helpful for parents to tackle the damaging Internet.
D
If you’ve noticed you’re getting less while your bill almost stays the same, it’s not just you. “Shrinkflation” - reducing a product’s size or quantity while keeping its price stable - is showing up in shops around the world.
As the global economy struggles with inflation (通货膨胀), rising material and human costs, consumers are bearing the increasing production prices. “Consumers are more likely to notice how their purchases are affecting their wallets than the amount of product lost when sizes decrease,” says Mark Stiving, the chief pricing educator at Impact Pricing. As a result, companies use shrinkflation to make consumers “less painful”.
Yet even as shrinkflation comes with inflation, the problem doesn’t end after inflation does. Once the new sizes are on the shelf, they are likely to stay that way. “Shoppers don’t have a choice but to adapt themselves to the changes,” adds Stiving. There are rare exceptions, but companies generally take the opportunity to get more profits.
For many companies, shrinkflation seems to be unavoidable. In food industry, for example, where customers are highly sensitive to price, lifting prices might make customers jump ship to another brand. But facing the continuous inflation, the companies have to do something to maintain their profits. Introducing small reduction in the size of their goods should enable them to improve profits while keeping their prices competitive. But once noticing the change, customers might feel fooled, leading to a loss of trust and confidence.
Some grocers are using stickers to remind shoppers of shrinkflation, but still, it’s a tough hit to the bottom line - especially because the price of products generally doesn’t fall as inflation does. Consumers may need to examine both price and size sensibly as they shop, and make sure they don’t fall into the trap of that super size on the shelf.
32. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A review of financial events. B. An essay on economic phenomena.
C. A brochure about an economical life. D. A guideline to a financial course.
33. Why does shrinkflation make consumers “less painful” according to Stiving
A. Shrinkflation reduces human costs.
B Shrinkflation raises purchasing power.
C. Consumers become more aware of size.
D. Consumers experience little increase in cost.
34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The concerns of shoppers. B. The interests of companies.
C. The impact of shrinkflation. D. The phenomenon of inflation.
35. What should consumers do according to the last paragraph
A. Draw a bottom line. B. Put warning stickers.
C. Choose smaller packs. D. Make a conscious decision.
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。
I didn’t recognize the symptoms that we all had in common until several friends mentioned that they were having trouble concentrating. It wasn’t burnout--we still had energy. It wasn’t depression--we didn’t feel hopeless. ____36____
It turns out there’s a name for that: languishing. Languishing is a sense of inactivity and emptiness. It feels as if you’re muddling (应付) through your days, looking at your life through a foggy windshield.
In psychology, we think about mental health on a spectrum (范围) from depression to flourishing. ____37____ Languishing is the neglected middle child of mental health. It’s the emptiness between depression and flourishing--the absence of well-being. You’re not functioning at full capacity. Languishing dulls your motivation, disrupts your ability to focus, and greatly increases the possibility that you’ll cut back on work. Part of the danger is that when you’re languishing, you might not notice the lessening of delight or the decreasing of drive. ____38____ Thus, you don’t seek help or even do much to help yourself.
So what can we do about it People who became more focused on their work managed to avoid languishing. ____39____ To go beyond languishing, give yourself some uninterrupted time. It clears out constant distractions and gives us the freedom to focus. And try starting with small wins by focusing on a challenge that matters to you--an interesting project, a worthwhile goal, or a meaningful conversation.
We still have a lot to learn about what causes languishing and how to cure it. ____40____ It could help to defog our vision, giving us a clearer window into what had been an unclear experience. It could remind us that we weren’t alone: languishing is common and shared.
A. You don’t see your own suffering.
B. We just need someone to hear us out.
C. But defining it might be a first step.
D. We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless.
E. By understanding languishing, we can help others to conquer it.
F. Interrupted attention is an enemy of engagement and excellence.
G. Flourishing is the peak of well-being while depression the valley.
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hundreds of medical students crowded into a lecture hall in the Bronx, New York on Feb 26, 2024. Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a 94-year-old honorary professor at their college, ____41____ that she would donate $1,000,000,000 to the college — the largest donation ever made to any medical school. She said, “Starting from August this year, Einstein Medical School will be tuition ____42____.”
Then enthusiastic cheers ____43____ in the hall, and the students jumped up and applauded wildly. The tuition fee of this college is $ 63,000 per year, and many graduates ____44____ over $200, 000 in debt at the beginning of their ____45____ . The college stated that due to Gottesman’s donation, all students in the school will no longer need to pay any fees starting from this term.
David Gottesman is the ____46____ of First Manhattan, a Wall Street investment firm, and a close friend of Warren Buffett, the stock god. The ____47____ between the two began in 1963 and lasted for decades. Under Buffett’s guidance, Gottesman accumulated a significant amount of valuable shares.
In 2022, David Gottesman ____48____ at the age of 96. Ruth was completely shocked to learn the exact size of money ____49____ her husband died. “I was surprised to find that he left me a large fortune,” she recalled. The will left by her husband is very ____50____: “Use it to do anything you think is right.” ____51____ with this huge money, she hardly hesitated and decided to donate it all to Einstein Medical School. She said that all her children supported her ____52____.
She also expressed her hope to ____53____ outstanding students who were ____54____ hesitant to apply to Einstein Medical School due to financial reasons by ____55____ tuition pressure.
41. A. announced B. published C. reported D. addressed
42. A. half B. free C. part D. minus
43. A. laughed B. blocked C. erupted D. surrounded
44. A. carry B. own C. bring D. fetch
45. A. causes B. careers C. researches D. lives
46. A. employee B. founder C. cooperator D. customer
47. A. quarrel B. debate C. friendship D. struggle
48. A. passed down B. passed by C. passed out D. passed away
49. A. only if B. if only C. only after D. only till
50. A. efficient B. simple C. complicated D. tough
51. A. Covered B. Burdened C. Faced D. Dealt
52. A. determination B. decision C. theory D. principle
53. A. contribute to B. adjust to C. submit to D. appeal to
54. A. totally B. continuously C. originally D. regularly
55. A. interrupting B. disturbing C. controlling D. relieving
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。
The Fascinating Culture of the Miao People
Although throughout history, the Miao people, with a long history and rich culture, were constantly migrating, always on ____56____ move, today they are concentrated in eight provinces and autonomous regions in southwest China, among which Guizhou Province has the ____57____ (large) population.
The Miaoling Mountains, ____58____ are located in Guizhou Province, are the watershed (分水岭) between the Pearl River and the Yangtze River. Originating from Just 10 kilometers away, the ____59____ (wind) crystal-clear Bala River runs through the valley. On the ____60____ (cliff) of either side of the river sits a cluster of Miao villages, scattered like pearls.
The ____61____ (fantastic) colored rice terraces can be seen at the edge of the village path. The ripe rice bends over as if expressing gratefulness to the earth for giving ____62____ life as well as waiting ____63____ (handle). Self-sufficiency is a way of life that ____64____ (hand) down to the descendants for generations, and today the Miao people still maintain that and work despite the curious gaze from tourists who pass ____65____ their villages.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校英语话剧社拟举办英语话剧展演活动，请你写一篇开幕辞，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 活动介绍。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After a busy week, Emily and her parents decided to go on a mountain picnic. They longed to fully experience nature’s beauty and enjoy quality family time. Little did they know, this outing would be filled with unexpected twists and turns (波折).
Arriving at the mountain’s base, they discovered a house, in front of which Mike and his father had just finished loading a boat onto Mike’s truck. Emily approached them and asked for the best picnic spot in the area. Knowing the mountain well, Mike suggested a location about two hours’ walk away. “It’s worth the effort,” he assured them.
Parking their car next to Mike’s truck and carrying their picnic supplies, Emily and her parents set off on the winding road. Tall green trees on one side, a flowing stream on the other, the road eventually led them to a breathtaking clearing dotted with colorful wildflowers. They enjoyed their delicious sandwiches, fruits, and snacks, engaging in pleasant conversations.
Just as they finished their meal and settled down to relax, dark clouds unexpectedly rolled in. It looked like rain. Panicked, they hurriedly set up the tent they had brought. No sooner had they entered than raindrops began pouring on the roof. Heavy rain enveloped the surroundings, making it impossible to see anything. They had no choice but to patiently wait it out.
After what felt like a century, the rain ceased. Emily and her parents wasted no time packing up their belongings, ready to get downhill. However, their excitement turned to worry when they discovered that the small stream they had previously crossed had turned into a wide and impassable river. With no cellphone signal, they were trapped without a means of seeking help. To make matters worse, darkness was approaching.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly, they heard the sound of a vehicle from across the river.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Emily and her parents boarded the boat.
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2024-2025学年黑龙江省龙东联盟高二上学期10月份月考英语试卷
答案版
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
Stargazing Festivals in 2023
With light pollution everywhere, national parks across the country have become dark-sky havens(港湾). Over the years, they are hosting events like stargazing festivals to get travelers excited about astronomy.
Bryce Canyon National Park—June 14-17
Situated in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon, the 35,835-acre park, is an ideal place to stay up late. This year, its annual astronomy festival includes guided stargazing sessions, lectures, star stories, family-friendly activities, and even a performance by some musicians in the northern Arizona-based Dark Sky Quartet.
Shenandoah National Park—August 11-13
Conveniently located within a day’s drive from two-thirds of Americans, the nearly 200,000-acre park will have a festival to provide an easy way to dip into astronomy. Ranger talks, public stargazing sessions, lectures and activities for kids will be hosted. Past events also covered topics ranging from space weather to nocturnal creatures.
Great Basin National Park—September 14-16
As one of the least crowded national parks, Great Basin National Park hosts annual fall astronomy festival with guest speakers, observatory tours, and a photography workshop. During the festival’s unique “Art in the Dark” program, participants will get to paint in low-light conditions and experiment with how their eyes perceive colors.
Joshua Tree National Park—October 13-14
Joshua Tree National Park, the “nearest convenient place to go stargazing” for the 18 million people living in LA, hosts a night sky festival every fall. As luck would have it, this year’s dates overlap with a “ring of fire” solar eclipse. From Joshua Tree, the moon will appear to block between 70 and 80 percent of the sun.
21. What is the purpose of Stargazing Festivals
A. To provide a platform to observe stars.
B. To raise public interest in astronomy.
C. To collect money for more observatories.
D. To advocate actions against light pollution.
22. Where can you experience working in low-light conditions
A. Great Basin National Park. B. Shenandoah National Park.
C. Bryce Canyon National Park. D. Joshua Tree National Park.
23. What might be a bonus if you attend Joshua Tree National Park festival this year
A. A solar eclipse. B. A stargazing tour.
C. A music performance. D. An observatory tour.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A
B
A gas stove was a non-negotiable when my wife and I looked for a place to rent. We love cooking together, and countless food shows have impressed upon us that there is nothing more essential to a tasty meal than a flame.
Then we moved into a new apartment with an induction cooker (电磁炉) as I changed my job. Past encounters with the slow and inconsistent heating elements of early electric stoves had made us renounce the idea of cooking with electricity, but it took only a couple of days for us to realize that our new induction cooker was far superior: water boiled at lightning speed; I could set a timer and walk away knowing the heat would automatically turn off.
Our delayed switch to induction came together with a rise of horrifying stories about the health and climate risks of gas stoves. Studies have found cooking with gas is like having secondhand smoke in the kitchen. Worse still, the primary ingredient that fuels gas stoves are methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more harmful to the environment than carbon dioxide. That’s why I finally quit using gas stoves and abandoned my previous belief that I could never live in a home without one.
Don’t get me wrong — there’s still a place for flame, and there’s a reason why barbecued-food is so delicious. Barbecuing food possesses special flavour that you can’t experience with an electric cooker. But dishes that truly require cooking over an open flame are the exception, not the rule.
Changing the fundamentals of our lives is hard. But just as we have stopped commuting by horse, or have replaced a coal fireplace with central heating, it’s time to move gas out of our kitchens. Some might be horrified. The rest of us, though, can step calmly into the future. Hopefully the governments, too, will soon smell the gas.
24. How did the author feel about cooking with early electric stoves
A. Unpleasant. B. Concerned. C. Panicky. D. Stressed.
25. Which one can replace the underlined word “renounce” in paragraph 2
A. Jump at. B. Hold on to. C. Come up with. D. Brush off.
26. What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A. The author regrets giving up gas stoves. B. Barbecued food is tastier and healthier.
C. It is a common practice to cook outdoors. D. Gas stoves still have a role to play.
27. What’s the best title of the text
A. Barbecue: Tasty or Risky B. A New “Flame” Has Come
C. Gas Stoves: To Leave or to Stay D. Electricity Has Taken the Lead
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. D 27. B
C
Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society researcher, Dansh Boyd, has a message for parents: almost everything we think we know about the way our kids are using the Internet is wrong. Boyd’s new book, It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens, makes the case that the Internet isn’t nearly as scary or damaging to young people as many moms and dads believe. As the mother of a 16-year-old, I found most of it fascinating. Here are two of my biggest takeaways:
Technology is not turning our teens into social misfits.
Although the image persists that young people would rather text than talk, and prefer connecting on Facebook than hanging out in person, Boyd says this isn’t true. “Most of the teens that I met were desperate for the opportunity to leave their homes to gather with friends,” she writes. The trouble is that in many communities, young people have less freedom than they once did because they are so over scheduled and because parents are worried about their safety. “The era of being able to run around after school as long as you are home before dark is long over.” Boyd notes.
To make up for this lost freedom, teens have turned to their computers. “The success of social media must be understood partly in relation to this shrinking social landscape.” Boyd explains. “Facebook, Twitter and other sites are not only new public spaces; they are in many cases the only ‘public’ spaces where teens can easily communicate with large groups of their peers.”
Adolescents aren’t as Internet savvy as we like to think.
Although teens have been called “digital natives” for having grown up practically glued to their computers and smart-phones, they still remain simple in many ways about what they find online. After all, they’re just kids. “Their engagement with social media does not mean that they have the knowledge or skills to make the most of their online experiences,” Boyd writes. “The so-called ‘digital natives’ are far from understanding the challenges that they face in the networked world.”
One area in which young people need help is in learning to distinguish between valid and misleading sources of information. “Making their own media does not mean that they naturally have the knowledge or perspective to critically examine what they consume.”
Yet many teachers, librarians, and, yes, parents do. “Even those who are afraid of technology,” Boyd says, “can offer valuable critical perspective.” As a mom or dad, the most important thing for your kid to plug into is your hard-earned wisdom.
28. According to Boyd, what makes the teens nowadays easily considered social misfits
A. Their over-packed scheduled.
B. Parents’ concerns for their safety.
C. Their preference to communicating through social networks.
D. The convenience of communication social network offers.
29. According to the passage, which one could be a good example of an “Internet savvy” person
A. One who tends to be cheated over the Internet.
B. One with the ability to distinguish right from wrong.
C. One completely absorbed in social networks all the time.
D. One who knows how to fully and wisely use the Internet.
30. What suggestion did Boyd give parents in the book .
A. Giving kids more chances to socialize in real world.
B. Building more public places for kids’ communication.
C. Equipping kids with their common sense and insight.
D. Blocking out misleading online sources of information.
31. What is the focus of Danah Boyd’s new book
A. The correct and wise use of the Internet.
B. Fascinating takeaways for a mother of a 16-year-old.
C. Teens’ real social lives online and advice for parents.
D. Measures helpful for parents to tackle the damaging Internet.
【答案】28. C 29. D 30. C 31. C
D
If you’ve noticed you’re getting less while your bill almost stays the same, it’s not just you. “Shrinkflation” - reducing a product’s size or quantity while keeping its price stable - is showing up in shops around the world.
As the global economy struggles with inflation (通货膨胀), rising material and human costs, consumers are bearing the increasing production prices. “Consumers are more likely to notice how their purchases are affecting their wallets than the amount of product lost when sizes decrease,” says Mark Stiving, the chief pricing educator at Impact Pricing. As a result, companies use shrinkflation to make consumers “less painful”.
Yet even as shrinkflation comes with inflation, the problem doesn’t end after inflation does. Once the new sizes are on the shelf, they are likely to stay that way. “Shoppers don’t have a choice but to adapt themselves to the changes,” adds Stiving. There are rare exceptions, but companies generally take the opportunity to get more profits.
For many companies, shrinkflation seems to be unavoidable. In food industry, for example, where customers are highly sensitive to price, lifting prices might make customers jump ship to another brand. But facing the continuous inflation, the companies have to do something to maintain their profits. Introducing small reduction in the size of their goods should enable them to improve profits while keeping their prices competitive. But once noticing the change, customers might feel fooled, leading to a loss of trust and confidence.
Some grocers are using stickers to remind shoppers of shrinkflation, but still, it’s a tough hit to the bottom line - especially because the price of products generally doesn’t fall as inflation does. Consumers may need to examine both price and size sensibly as they shop, and make sure they don’t fall into the trap of that super size on the shelf.
32. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A review of financial events. B. An essay on economic phenomena.
C. A brochure about an economical life. D. A guideline to a financial course.
33 Why does shrinkflation make consumers “less painful” according to Stiving
A. Shrinkflation reduces human costs.
B. Shrinkflation raises purchasing power.
C. Consumers become more aware of size.
D. Consumers experience little increase in cost.
34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The concerns of shoppers. B. The interests of companies.
C. The impact of shrinkflation. D. The phenomenon of inflation.
35. What should consumers do according to the last paragraph
A. Draw a bottom line. B. Put warning stickers.
C. Choose smaller packs. D. Make a conscious decision.
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. C 35. D
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。
I didn’t recognize the symptoms that we all had in common until several friends mentioned that they were having trouble concentrating. It wasn’t burnout--we still had energy. It wasn’t depression--we didn’t feel hopeless. ____36____
It turns out there’s a name for that: languishing. Languishing is a sense of inactivity and emptiness. It feels as if you’re muddling (应付) through your days, looking at your life through a foggy windshield.
In psychology, we think about mental health on a spectrum (范围) from depression to flourishing. ____37____ Languishing is the neglected middle child of mental health. It’s the emptiness between depression and flourishing--the absence of well-being. You’re not functioning at full capacity. Languishing dulls your motivation, disrupts your ability to focus, and greatly increases the possibility that you’ll cut back on work. Part of the danger is that when you’re languishing, you might not notice the lessening of delight or the decreasing of drive. ____38____ Thus, you don’t seek help or even do much to help yourself.
So what can we do about it People who became more focused on their work managed to avoid languishing. ____39____ To go beyond languishing, give yourself some uninterrupted time. It clears out constant distractions and gives us the freedom to focus. And try starting with small wins by focusing on a challenge that matters to you--an interesting project, a worthwhile goal, or a meaningful conversation.
We still have a lot to learn about what causes languishing and how to cure it. ____40____ It could help to defog our vision, giving us a clearer window into what had been an unclear experience. It could remind us that we weren’t alone: languishing is common and shared.
A. You don’t see your own suffering.
B. We just need someone to hear us out.
C. But defining it might be a first step.
D. We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless.
E. By understanding languishing, we can help others to conquer it.
F. Interrupted attention is an enemy of engagement and excellence.
G. Flourishing is the peak of well-being while depression the valley.
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. A 39. F 40. C
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hundreds of medical students crowded into a lecture hall in the Bronx, New York on Feb 26, 2024. Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a 94-year-old honorary professor at their college, ____41____ that she would donate $1,000,000,000 to the college — the largest donation ever made to any medical school. She said, “Starting from August this year, Einstein Medical School will be tuition ____42____.”
Then enthusiastic cheers ____43____ in the hall, and the students jumped up and applauded wildly. The tuition fee of this college is $ 63,000 per year, and many graduates ____44____ over $200, 000 in debt at the beginning of their ____45____ . The college stated that due to Gottesman’s donation, all students in the school will no longer need to pay any fees starting from this term.
David Gottesman is the ____46____ of First Manhattan, a Wall Street investment firm, and a close friend of Warren Buffett, the stock god. The ____47____ between the two began in 1963 and lasted for decades. Under Buffett’s guidance, Gottesman accumulated a significant amount of valuable shares.
In 2022, David Gottesman ____48____ at the age of 96. Ruth was completely shocked to learn the exact size of money ____49____ her husband died. “I was surprised to find that he left me a large fortune,” she recalled. The will left by her husband is very ____50____: “Use it to do anything you think is right.” ____51____ with this huge money, she hardly hesitated and decided to donate it all to Einstein Medical School. She said that all her children supported her ____52____.
She also expressed her hope to ____53____ outstanding students who were ____54____ hesitant to apply to Einstein Medical School due to financial reasons by ____55____ tuition pressure.
41. A. announced B. published C. reported D. addressed
42. A. half B. free C. part D. minus
43. A. laughed B. blocked C. erupted D. surrounded
44. A. carry B. own C. bring D. fetch
45. A. causes B. careers C. researches D. lives
46. A. employee B. founder C. cooperator D. customer
47. A. quarrel B. debate C. friendship D. struggle
48. A. passed down B. passed by C. passed out D. passed away
49. A. only if B. if only C. only after D. only till
50. A. efficient B. simple C. complicated D. tough
51. A. Covered B. Burdened C. Faced D. Dealt
52. A. determination B. decision C. theory D. principle
53. A. contribute to B. adjust to C. submit to D. appeal to
54. A. totally B. continuously C. originally D. regularly
55. A. interrupting B. disturbing C. controlling D. relieving
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. C 50. B 51. C 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. D
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。
The Fascinating Culture of the Miao People
Although throughout history, the Miao people, with a long history and rich culture, were constantly migrating, always on ____56____ move, today they are concentrated in eight provinces and autonomous regions in southwest China, among which Guizhou Province has the ____57____ (large) population.
The Miaoling Mountains, ____58____ are located in Guizhou Province, are the watershed (分水岭) between the Pearl River and the Yangtze River. Originating from Just 10 kilometers away, the ____59____ (wind) crystal-clear Bala River runs through the valley. On the ____60____ (cliff) of either side of the river sits a cluster of Miao villages, scattered like pearls.
The ____61____ (fantastic) colored rice terraces can be seen at the edge of the village path. The ripe rice bends over as if expressing gratefulness to the earth for giving ____62____ life as well as waiting ____63____ (handle). Self-sufficiency is a way of life that ____64____ (hand) down to the descendants for generations, and today the Miao people still maintain that and work despite the curious gaze from tourists who pass ____65____ their villages.
【答案】56. the
57. largest
58. which 59. winding
60. cliffs 61. fantastically
62. it 63. to be handled
64. has been handed
65. through
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校英语话剧社拟举办英语话剧展演活动，请你写一篇开幕辞，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 活动介绍。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear teachers and fellow students,
I am deeply honored to welcome you all to our school’s English Drama Society’s annual showcase.
This event is a celebration of our creativity, hard work, and passion for the English language and theater. Tonight, we will be treated to a series of compelling performances, each reflecting the unique vision and talent of our members.
We hope you enjoy the show and are inspired by the stories and characters brought to life on our stage.
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After a busy week, Emily and her parents decided to go on a mountain picnic. They longed to fully experience nature’s beauty and enjoy quality family time. Little did they know, this outing would be filled with unexpected twists and turns (波折).
Arriving at the mountain’s base, they discovered a house, in front of which Mike and his father had just finished loading a boat onto Mike’s truck. Emily approached them and asked for the best picnic spot in the area. Knowing the mountain well, Mike suggested a location about two hours’ walk away. “It’s worth the effort,” he assured them.
Parking their car next to Mike’s truck and carrying their picnic supplies, Emily and her parents set off on the winding road. Tall green trees on one side, a flowing stream on the other, the road eventually led them to a breathtaking clearing dotted with colorful wildflowers. They enjoyed their delicious sandwiches, fruits, and snacks, engaging in pleasant conversations.
Just as they finished their meal and settled down to relax, dark clouds unexpectedly rolled in. It looked like rain. Panicked, they hurriedly set up the tent they had brought. No sooner had they entered than raindrops began pouring on the roof. Heavy rain enveloped the surroundings, making it impossible to see anything. They had no choice but to patiently wait it out.
After what felt like a century, the rain ceased. Emily and her parents wasted no time packing up their belongings, ready to get downhill. However, their excitement turned to worry when they discovered that the small stream they had previously crossed had turned into a wide and impassable river. With no cellphone signal, they were trapped without a means of seeking help. To make matters worse, darkness was approaching.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly, they heard the sound of a vehicle from across the river.
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Emily and her parents boarded the boat.
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【答案】范文
Suddenly, they heard the sound of a vehicle from across the river. A truck appeared around the bend of the road-a sense of relief washed over them as they realized it was Mike’s truck It turned out that Mike had noticed that it was getting dark but Emily’s car was still parked in the open space in front of his house. Thinking of the heavy rain, he suspected something bad might have happened to them. Without delay, Mike and his father jumped into the truck and headed uphill. Nearing the picnic spot, Mike heard the shout for help and, in the next moment, saw Emily and her parents waving their hands desperately on the other side of the river. Mike immediately stopped, and with his father’s help, moved the boat from his truck into the water.
Emily and her parents boarded the boat. Safely crossing the river , they returned to the base of the mountain in Mike’s truck. Emily and her parents were not only grateful for their safe return, but also for the kindness and assistance they received from Mike and his father. They expressed their heartfelt thanks to Mike and his father for their swift response and invaluable assistance, tears welling up in their eyes. This unforgettable experience taught them the power of kindness and inspired them to pay it forward. They also learned a valuable lesson on the importance of being well prepared for exploring nature. No doubt it is a mountain picnic that has left a deep impression on them.
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
Stargazing Festivals in 2023
With light pollution everywhere, national parks across the country have become dark-sky havens(港湾). Over the years, they are hosting events like stargazing festivals to get travelers excited about astronomy.
Bryce Canyon National Park—June 14-17
Situated in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon, the 35,835-acre park, is an ideal place to stay up late. This year, its annual astronomy festival includes guided stargazing sessions, lectures, star stories, family-friendly activities, and even a performance by some musicians in the northern Arizona-based Dark Sky Quartet.
Shenandoah National Park—August 11-13
Conveniently located within a day’s drive from two-thirds of Americans, the nearly 200,000-acre park will have a festival to provide an easy way to dip into astronomy. Ranger talks, public stargazing sessions, lectures and activities for kids will be hosted. Past events also covered topics ranging from space weather to nocturnal creatures.
Great Basin National Park—September 14-16
As one of the least crowded national parks, Great Basin National Park hosts annual fall astronomy festival with guest speakers, observatory tours, and a photography workshop. During the festival’s unique “Art in the Dark” program, participants will get to paint in low-light conditions and experiment with how their eyes perceive colors.
Joshua Tree National Park—October 13-14
Joshua Tree National Park, the “nearest convenient place to go stargazing” for the 18 million people living in LA, hosts a night sky festival every fall. As luck would have it, this year’s dates overlap with a “ring of fire” solar eclipse. From Joshua Tree, the moon will appear to block between 70 and 80 percent of the sun.
21 What is the purpose of Stargazing Festivals
A. To provide a platform to observe stars.
B. To raise public interest in astronomy.
C. To collect money for more observatories.
D. To advocate actions against light pollution.
22. Where can you experience working in low-light conditions
A. Great Basin National Park. B. Shenandoah National Park.
C Bryce Canyon National Park. D. Joshua Tree National Park.
23. What might be a bonus if you attend Joshua Tree National Park festival this year
A. A solar eclipse. B. A stargazing tour.
C. A music performance. D. An observatory tour.
B
A gas stove was a non-negotiable when my wife and I looked for a place to rent. We love cooking together, and countless food shows have impressed upon us that there is nothing more essential to a tasty meal than a flame.
Then we moved into a new apartment with an induction cooker (电磁炉) as I changed my job. Past encounters with the slow and inconsistent heating elements of early electric stoves had made us renounce the idea of cooking with electricity, but it took only a couple of days for us to realize that our new induction cooker was far superior: water boiled at lightning speed; I could set a timer and walk away knowing the heat would automatically turn off.
Our delayed switch to induction came together with a rise of horrifying stories about the health and climate risks of gas stoves. Studies have found cooking with gas is like having secondhand smoke in the kitchen. Worse still, the primary ingredient that fuels gas stoves are methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more harmful to the environment than carbon dioxide. That’s why I finally quit using gas stoves and abandoned my previous belief that I could never live in a home without one.
Don’t get me wrong — there’s still a place for flame, and there’s a reason why barbecued-food is so delicious. Barbecuing food possesses special flavour that you can’t experience with an electric cooker. But dishes that truly require cooking over an open flame are the exception, not the rule.
Changing the fundamentals of our lives is hard. But just as we have stopped commuting by horse, or have replaced a coal fireplace with central heating, it’s time to move gas out of our kitchens. Some might be horrified. The rest of us, though, can step calmly into the future. Hopefully the governments, too, will soon smell the gas.
24. How did the author feel about cooking with early electric stoves
A. Unpleasant. B. Concerned. C. Panicky. D. Stressed.
25. Which one can replace the underlined word “renounce” in paragraph 2
A. Jump at. B. Hold on to. C. Come up with. D. Brush off.
26. What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A. The author regrets giving up gas stoves. B. Barbecued food is tastier and healthier.
C. It is a common practice to cook outdoors. D. Gas stoves still have a role to play.
27. What’s the best title of the text
A. Barbecue: Tasty or Risky B. A New “Flame” Has Come
C. Gas Stoves: To Leave or to Stay D. Electricity Has Taken the Lead
C
Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society researcher, Dansh Boyd, has a message for parents: almost everything we think we know about the way our kids are using the Internet is wrong. Boyd’s new book, It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens, makes the case that the Internet isn’t nearly as scary or damaging to young people as many moms and dads believe. As the mother of a 16-year-old, I found most of it fascinating. Here are two of my biggest takeaways:
Technology is not turning our teens into social misfits.
Although the image persists that young people would rather text than talk, and prefer connecting on Facebook than hanging out in person, Boyd says this isn’t true. “Most of the teens that I met were desperate for the opportunity to leave their homes to gather with friends,” she writes. The trouble is that in many communities, young people have less freedom than they once did because they are so over scheduled and because parents are worried about their safety. “The era of being able to run around after school as long as you are home before dark is long over.” Boyd notes.
To make up for this lost freedom, teens have turned to their computers. “The success of social media must be understood partly in relation to this shrinking social landscape.” Boyd explains. “Facebook, Twitter and other sites are not only new public spaces; they are in many cases the only ‘public’ spaces where teens can easily communicate with large groups of their peers.”
Adolescents aren’t as Internet savvy as we like to think.
Although teens have been called “digital natives” for having grown up practically glued to their computers and smart-phones, they still remain simple in many ways about what they find online. After all, they’re just kids. “Their engagement with social media does not mean that they have the knowledge or skills to make the most of their online experiences,” Boyd writes. “The so-called ‘digital natives’ are far from understanding the challenges that they face in the networked world.”
One area in which young people need help is in learning to distinguish between valid and misleading sources of information. “Making their own media does not mean that they naturally have the knowledge or perspective to critically examine what they consume.”
Yet many teachers, librarians, and, yes, parents do. “Even those who are afraid of technology,” Boyd says, “can offer valuable critical perspective.” As a mom or dad, the most important thing for your kid to plug into is your hard-earned wisdom.
28. According to Boyd, what makes the teens nowadays easily considered social misfits
A. Their over-packed scheduled.
B. Parents’ concerns for their safety.
C. Their preference to communicating through social networks.
D. The convenience of communication social network offers.
29. According to the passage, which one could be a good example of an “Internet savvy” person
A. One who tends to be cheated over the Internet.
B. One with the ability to distinguish right from wrong.
C. One completely absorbed in social networks all the time.
D. One who knows how to fully and wisely use the Internet.
30. What suggestion did Boyd give parents in the book .
A. Giving kids more chances to socialize in real world.
B. Building more public places for kids’ communication.
C Equipping kids with their common sense and insight.
D. Blocking out misleading online sources of information.
31. What is the focus of Danah Boyd’s new book
A. The correct and wise use of the Internet.
B. Fascinating takeaways for a mother of a 16-year-old.
C. Teens’ real social lives online and advice for parents.
D. Measures helpful for parents to tackle the damaging Internet.
D
If you’ve noticed you’re getting less while your bill almost stays the same, it’s not just you. “Shrinkflation” - reducing a product’s size or quantity while keeping its price stable - is showing up in shops around the world.
As the global economy struggles with inflation (通货膨胀), rising material and human costs, consumers are bearing the increasing production prices. “Consumers are more likely to notice how their purchases are affecting their wallets than the amount of product lost when sizes decrease,” says Mark Stiving, the chief pricing educator at Impact Pricing. As a result, companies use shrinkflation to make consumers “less painful”.
Yet even as shrinkflation comes with inflation, the problem doesn’t end after inflation does. Once the new sizes are on the shelf, they are likely to stay that way. “Shoppers don’t have a choice but to adapt themselves to the changes,” adds Stiving. There are rare exceptions, but companies generally take the opportunity to get more profits.
For many companies, shrinkflation seems to be unavoidable. In food industry, for example, where customers are highly sensitive to price, lifting prices might make customers jump ship to another brand. But facing the continuous inflation, the companies have to do something to maintain their profits. Introducing small reduction in the size of their goods should enable them to improve profits while keeping their prices competitive. But once noticing the change, customers might feel fooled, leading to a loss of trust and confidence.
Some grocers are using stickers to remind shoppers of shrinkflation, but still, it’s a tough hit to the bottom line - especially because the price of products generally doesn’t fall as inflation does. Consumers may need to examine both price and size sensibly as they shop, and make sure they don’t fall into the trap of that super size on the shelf.
32. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A review of financial events. B. An essay on economic phenomena.
C. A brochure about an economical life. D. A guideline to a financial course.
33. Why does shrinkflation make consumers “less painful” according to Stiving
A. Shrinkflation reduces human costs.
B Shrinkflation raises purchasing power.
C. Consumers become more aware of size.
D. Consumers experience little increase in cost.
34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The concerns of shoppers. B. The interests of companies.
C. The impact of shrinkflation. D. The phenomenon of inflation.
35. What should consumers do according to the last paragraph
A. Draw a bottom line. B. Put warning stickers.
C. Choose smaller packs. D. Make a conscious decision.
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。
I didn’t recognize the symptoms that we all had in common until several friends mentioned that they were having trouble concentrating. It wasn’t burnout--we still had energy. It wasn’t depression--we didn’t feel hopeless. ____36____
It turns out there’s a name for that: languishing. Languishing is a sense of inactivity and emptiness. It feels as if you’re muddling (应付) through your days, looking at your life through a foggy windshield.
In psychology, we think about mental health on a spectrum (范围) from depression to flourishing. ____37____ Languishing is the neglected middle child of mental health. It’s the emptiness between depression and flourishing--the absence of well-being. You’re not functioning at full capacity. Languishing dulls your motivation, disrupts your ability to focus, and greatly increases the possibility that you’ll cut back on work. Part of the danger is that when you’re languishing, you might not notice the lessening of delight or the decreasing of drive. ____38____ Thus, you don’t seek help or even do much to help yourself.
So what can we do about it People who became more focused on their work managed to avoid languishing. ____39____ To go beyond languishing, give yourself some uninterrupted time. It clears out constant distractions and gives us the freedom to focus. And try starting with small wins by focusing on a challenge that matters to you--an interesting project, a worthwhile goal, or a meaningful conversation.
We still have a lot to learn about what causes languishing and how to cure it. ____40____ It could help to defog our vision, giving us a clearer window into what had been an unclear experience. It could remind us that we weren’t alone: languishing is common and shared.
A. You don’t see your own suffering.
B. We just need someone to hear us out.
C. But defining it might be a first step.
D. We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless.
E. By understanding languishing, we can help others to conquer it.
F. Interrupted attention is an enemy of engagement and excellence.
G. Flourishing is the peak of well-being while depression the valley.
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hundreds of medical students crowded into a lecture hall in the Bronx, New York on Feb 26, 2024. Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a 94-year-old honorary professor at their college, ____41____ that she would donate $1,000,000,000 to the college — the largest donation ever made to any medical school. She said, “Starting from August this year, Einstein Medical School will be tuition ____42____.”
Then enthusiastic cheers ____43____ in the hall, and the students jumped up and applauded wildly. The tuition fee of this college is $ 63,000 per year, and many graduates ____44____ over $200, 000 in debt at the beginning of their ____45____ . The college stated that due to Gottesman’s donation, all students in the school will no longer need to pay any fees starting from this term.
David Gottesman is the ____46____ of First Manhattan, a Wall Street investment firm, and a close friend of Warren Buffett, the stock god. The ____47____ between the two began in 1963 and lasted for decades. Under Buffett’s guidance, Gottesman accumulated a significant amount of valuable shares.
In 2022, David Gottesman ____48____ at the age of 96. Ruth was completely shocked to learn the exact size of money ____49____ her husband died. “I was surprised to find that he left me a large fortune,” she recalled. The will left by her husband is very ____50____: “Use it to do anything you think is right.” ____51____ with this huge money, she hardly hesitated and decided to donate it all to Einstein Medical School. She said that all her children supported her ____52____.
She also expressed her hope to ____53____ outstanding students who were ____54____ hesitant to apply to Einstein Medical School due to financial reasons by ____55____ tuition pressure.
41. A. announced B. published C. reported D. addressed
42. A. half B. free C. part D. minus
43. A. laughed B. blocked C. erupted D. surrounded
44. A. carry B. own C. bring D. fetch
45. A. causes B. careers C. researches D. lives
46. A. employee B. founder C. cooperator D. customer
47. A. quarrel B. debate C. friendship D. struggle
48. A. passed down B. passed by C. passed out D. passed away
49. A. only if B. if only C. only after D. only till
50. A. efficient B. simple C. complicated D. tough
51. A. Covered B. Burdened C. Faced D. Dealt
52. A. determination B. decision C. theory D. principle
53. A. contribute to B. adjust to C. submit to D. appeal to
54. A. totally B. continuously C. originally D. regularly
55. A. interrupting B. disturbing C. controlling D. relieving
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。
The Fascinating Culture of the Miao People
Although throughout history, the Miao people, with a long history and rich culture, were constantly migrating, always on ____56____ move, today they are concentrated in eight provinces and autonomous regions in southwest China, among which Guizhou Province has the ____57____ (large) population.
The Miaoling Mountains, ____58____ are located in Guizhou Province, are the watershed (分水岭) between the Pearl River and the Yangtze River. Originating from Just 10 kilometers away, the ____59____ (wind) crystal-clear Bala River runs through the valley. On the ____60____ (cliff) of either side of the river sits a cluster of Miao villages, scattered like pearls.
The ____61____ (fantastic) colored rice terraces can be seen at the edge of the village path. The ripe rice bends over as if expressing gratefulness to the earth for giving ____62____ life as well as waiting ____63____ (handle). Self-sufficiency is a way of life that ____64____ (hand) down to the descendants for generations, and today the Miao people still maintain that and work despite the curious gaze from tourists who pass ____65____ their villages.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校英语话剧社拟举办英语话剧展演活动，请你写一篇开幕辞，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 活动介绍。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After a busy week, Emily and her parents decided to go on a mountain picnic. They longed to fully experience nature’s beauty and enjoy quality family time. Little did they know, this outing would be filled with unexpected twists and turns (波折).
Arriving at the mountain’s base, they discovered a house, in front of which Mike and his father had just finished loading a boat onto Mike’s truck. Emily approached them and asked for the best picnic spot in the area. Knowing the mountain well, Mike suggested a location about two hours’ walk away. “It’s worth the effort,” he assured them.
Parking their car next to Mike’s truck and carrying their picnic supplies, Emily and her parents set off on the winding road. Tall green trees on one side, a flowing stream on the other, the road eventually led them to a breathtaking clearing dotted with colorful wildflowers. They enjoyed their delicious sandwiches, fruits, and snacks, engaging in pleasant conversations.
Just as they finished their meal and settled down to relax, dark clouds unexpectedly rolled in. It looked like rain. Panicked, they hurriedly set up the tent they had brought. No sooner had they entered than raindrops began pouring on the roof. Heavy rain enveloped the surroundings, making it impossible to see anything. They had no choice but to patiently wait it out.
After what felt like a century, the rain ceased. Emily and her parents wasted no time packing up their belongings, ready to get downhill. However, their excitement turned to worry when they discovered that the small stream they had previously crossed had turned into a wide and impassable river. With no cellphone signal, they were trapped without a means of seeking help. To make matters worse, darkness was approaching.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly, they heard the sound of a vehicle from across the river.
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Emily and her parents boarded the boat.
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2024-2025学年黑龙江省龙东联盟高二上学期10月份月考英语试卷
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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
Stargazing Festivals in 2023
With light pollution everywhere, national parks across the country have become dark-sky havens(港湾). Over the years, they are hosting events like stargazing festivals to get travelers excited about astronomy.
Bryce Canyon National Park—June 14-17
Situated in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon, the 35,835-acre park, is an ideal place to stay up late. This year, its annual astronomy festival includes guided stargazing sessions, lectures, star stories, family-friendly activities, and even a performance by some musicians in the northern Arizona-based Dark Sky Quartet.
Shenandoah National Park—August 11-13
Conveniently located within a day’s drive from two-thirds of Americans, the nearly 200,000-acre park will have a festival to provide an easy way to dip into astronomy. Ranger talks, public stargazing sessions, lectures and activities for kids will be hosted. Past events also covered topics ranging from space weather to nocturnal creatures.
Great Basin National Park—September 14-16
As one of the least crowded national parks, Great Basin National Park hosts annual fall astronomy festival with guest speakers, observatory tours, and a photography workshop. During the festival’s unique “Art in the Dark” program, participants will get to paint in low-light conditions and experiment with how their eyes perceive colors.
Joshua Tree National Park—October 13-14
Joshua Tree National Park, the “nearest convenient place to go stargazing” for the 18 million people living in LA, hosts a night sky festival every fall. As luck would have it, this year’s dates overlap with a “ring of fire” solar eclipse. From Joshua Tree, the moon will appear to block between 70 and 80 percent of the sun.
21. What is the purpose of Stargazing Festivals
A. To provide a platform to observe stars.
B. To raise public interest in astronomy.
C. To collect money for more observatories.
D. To advocate actions against light pollution.
22. Where can you experience working in low-light conditions
A. Great Basin National Park. B. Shenandoah National Park.
C. Bryce Canyon National Park. D. Joshua Tree National Park.
23. What might be a bonus if you attend Joshua Tree National Park festival this year
A. A solar eclipse. B. A stargazing tour.
C. A music performance. D. An observatory tour.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. A
B
A gas stove was a non-negotiable when my wife and I looked for a place to rent. We love cooking together, and countless food shows have impressed upon us that there is nothing more essential to a tasty meal than a flame.
Then we moved into a new apartment with an induction cooker (电磁炉) as I changed my job. Past encounters with the slow and inconsistent heating elements of early electric stoves had made us renounce the idea of cooking with electricity, but it took only a couple of days for us to realize that our new induction cooker was far superior: water boiled at lightning speed; I could set a timer and walk away knowing the heat would automatically turn off.
Our delayed switch to induction came together with a rise of horrifying stories about the health and climate risks of gas stoves. Studies have found cooking with gas is like having secondhand smoke in the kitchen. Worse still, the primary ingredient that fuels gas stoves are methane, a greenhouse gas 80 times more harmful to the environment than carbon dioxide. That’s why I finally quit using gas stoves and abandoned my previous belief that I could never live in a home without one.
Don’t get me wrong — there’s still a place for flame, and there’s a reason why barbecued-food is so delicious. Barbecuing food possesses special flavour that you can’t experience with an electric cooker. But dishes that truly require cooking over an open flame are the exception, not the rule.
Changing the fundamentals of our lives is hard. But just as we have stopped commuting by horse, or have replaced a coal fireplace with central heating, it’s time to move gas out of our kitchens. Some might be horrified. The rest of us, though, can step calmly into the future. Hopefully the governments, too, will soon smell the gas.
24. How did the author feel about cooking with early electric stoves
A. Unpleasant. B. Concerned. C. Panicky. D. Stressed.
25. Which one can replace the underlined word “renounce” in paragraph 2
A. Jump at. B. Hold on to. C. Come up with. D. Brush off.
26. What can be inferred from paragraph 4
A. The author regrets giving up gas stoves. B. Barbecued food is tastier and healthier.
C. It is a common practice to cook outdoors. D. Gas stoves still have a role to play.
27. What’s the best title of the text
A. Barbecue: Tasty or Risky B. A New “Flame” Has Come
C. Gas Stoves: To Leave or to Stay D. Electricity Has Taken the Lead
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. D 27. B
C
Harvard’s Berkman Center for Internet and Society researcher, Dansh Boyd, has a message for parents: almost everything we think we know about the way our kids are using the Internet is wrong. Boyd’s new book, It’s Complicated: The Social Lives of Networked Teens, makes the case that the Internet isn’t nearly as scary or damaging to young people as many moms and dads believe. As the mother of a 16-year-old, I found most of it fascinating. Here are two of my biggest takeaways:
Technology is not turning our teens into social misfits.
Although the image persists that young people would rather text than talk, and prefer connecting on Facebook than hanging out in person, Boyd says this isn’t true. “Most of the teens that I met were desperate for the opportunity to leave their homes to gather with friends,” she writes. The trouble is that in many communities, young people have less freedom than they once did because they are so over scheduled and because parents are worried about their safety. “The era of being able to run around after school as long as you are home before dark is long over.” Boyd notes.
To make up for this lost freedom, teens have turned to their computers. “The success of social media must be understood partly in relation to this shrinking social landscape.” Boyd explains. “Facebook, Twitter and other sites are not only new public spaces; they are in many cases the only ‘public’ spaces where teens can easily communicate with large groups of their peers.”
Adolescents aren’t as Internet savvy as we like to think.
Although teens have been called “digital natives” for having grown up practically glued to their computers and smart-phones, they still remain simple in many ways about what they find online. After all, they’re just kids. “Their engagement with social media does not mean that they have the knowledge or skills to make the most of their online experiences,” Boyd writes. “The so-called ‘digital natives’ are far from understanding the challenges that they face in the networked world.”
One area in which young people need help is in learning to distinguish between valid and misleading sources of information. “Making their own media does not mean that they naturally have the knowledge or perspective to critically examine what they consume.”
Yet many teachers, librarians, and, yes, parents do. “Even those who are afraid of technology,” Boyd says, “can offer valuable critical perspective.” As a mom or dad, the most important thing for your kid to plug into is your hard-earned wisdom.
28. According to Boyd, what makes the teens nowadays easily considered social misfits
A. Their over-packed scheduled.
B. Parents’ concerns for their safety.
C. Their preference to communicating through social networks.
D. The convenience of communication social network offers.
29. According to the passage, which one could be a good example of an “Internet savvy” person
A. One who tends to be cheated over the Internet.
B. One with the ability to distinguish right from wrong.
C. One completely absorbed in social networks all the time.
D. One who knows how to fully and wisely use the Internet.
30. What suggestion did Boyd give parents in the book .
A. Giving kids more chances to socialize in real world.
B. Building more public places for kids’ communication.
C. Equipping kids with their common sense and insight.
D. Blocking out misleading online sources of information.
31. What is the focus of Danah Boyd’s new book
A. The correct and wise use of the Internet.
B. Fascinating takeaways for a mother of a 16-year-old.
C. Teens’ real social lives online and advice for parents.
D. Measures helpful for parents to tackle the damaging Internet.
【答案】28. C 29. D 30. C 31. C
D
If you’ve noticed you’re getting less while your bill almost stays the same, it’s not just you. “Shrinkflation” - reducing a product’s size or quantity while keeping its price stable - is showing up in shops around the world.
As the global economy struggles with inflation (通货膨胀), rising material and human costs, consumers are bearing the increasing production prices. “Consumers are more likely to notice how their purchases are affecting their wallets than the amount of product lost when sizes decrease,” says Mark Stiving, the chief pricing educator at Impact Pricing. As a result, companies use shrinkflation to make consumers “less painful”.
Yet even as shrinkflation comes with inflation, the problem doesn’t end after inflation does. Once the new sizes are on the shelf, they are likely to stay that way. “Shoppers don’t have a choice but to adapt themselves to the changes,” adds Stiving. There are rare exceptions, but companies generally take the opportunity to get more profits.
For many companies, shrinkflation seems to be unavoidable. In food industry, for example, where customers are highly sensitive to price, lifting prices might make customers jump ship to another brand. But facing the continuous inflation, the companies have to do something to maintain their profits. Introducing small reduction in the size of their goods should enable them to improve profits while keeping their prices competitive. But once noticing the change, customers might feel fooled, leading to a loss of trust and confidence.
Some grocers are using stickers to remind shoppers of shrinkflation, but still, it’s a tough hit to the bottom line - especially because the price of products generally doesn’t fall as inflation does. Consumers may need to examine both price and size sensibly as they shop, and make sure they don’t fall into the trap of that super size on the shelf.
32. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A review of financial events. B. An essay on economic phenomena.
C. A brochure about an economical life. D. A guideline to a financial course.
33 Why does shrinkflation make consumers “less painful” according to Stiving
A. Shrinkflation reduces human costs.
B. Shrinkflation raises purchasing power.
C. Consumers become more aware of size.
D. Consumers experience little increase in cost.
34. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The concerns of shoppers. B. The interests of companies.
C. The impact of shrinkflation. D. The phenomenon of inflation.
35. What should consumers do according to the last paragraph
A. Draw a bottom line. B. Put warning stickers.
C. Choose smaller packs. D. Make a conscious decision.
【答案】32. B 33. D 34. C 35. D
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。
I didn’t recognize the symptoms that we all had in common until several friends mentioned that they were having trouble concentrating. It wasn’t burnout--we still had energy. It wasn’t depression--we didn’t feel hopeless. ____36____
It turns out there’s a name for that: languishing. Languishing is a sense of inactivity and emptiness. It feels as if you’re muddling (应付) through your days, looking at your life through a foggy windshield.
In psychology, we think about mental health on a spectrum (范围) from depression to flourishing. ____37____ Languishing is the neglected middle child of mental health. It’s the emptiness between depression and flourishing--the absence of well-being. You’re not functioning at full capacity. Languishing dulls your motivation, disrupts your ability to focus, and greatly increases the possibility that you’ll cut back on work. Part of the danger is that when you’re languishing, you might not notice the lessening of delight or the decreasing of drive. ____38____ Thus, you don’t seek help or even do much to help yourself.
So what can we do about it People who became more focused on their work managed to avoid languishing. ____39____ To go beyond languishing, give yourself some uninterrupted time. It clears out constant distractions and gives us the freedom to focus. And try starting with small wins by focusing on a challenge that matters to you--an interesting project, a worthwhile goal, or a meaningful conversation.
We still have a lot to learn about what causes languishing and how to cure it. ____40____ It could help to defog our vision, giving us a clearer window into what had been an unclear experience. It could remind us that we weren’t alone: languishing is common and shared.
A. You don’t see your own suffering.
B. We just need someone to hear us out.
C. But defining it might be a first step.
D. We just felt somewhat joyless and aimless.
E. By understanding languishing, we can help others to conquer it.
F. Interrupted attention is an enemy of engagement and excellence.
G. Flourishing is the peak of well-being while depression the valley.
【答案】36. D 37. G 38. A 39. F 40. C
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Hundreds of medical students crowded into a lecture hall in the Bronx, New York on Feb 26, 2024. Dr. Ruth Gottesman, a 94-year-old honorary professor at their college, ____41____ that she would donate $1,000,000,000 to the college — the largest donation ever made to any medical school. She said, “Starting from August this year, Einstein Medical School will be tuition ____42____.”
Then enthusiastic cheers ____43____ in the hall, and the students jumped up and applauded wildly. The tuition fee of this college is $ 63,000 per year, and many graduates ____44____ over $200, 000 in debt at the beginning of their ____45____ . The college stated that due to Gottesman’s donation, all students in the school will no longer need to pay any fees starting from this term.
David Gottesman is the ____46____ of First Manhattan, a Wall Street investment firm, and a close friend of Warren Buffett, the stock god. The ____47____ between the two began in 1963 and lasted for decades. Under Buffett’s guidance, Gottesman accumulated a significant amount of valuable shares.
In 2022, David Gottesman ____48____ at the age of 96. Ruth was completely shocked to learn the exact size of money ____49____ her husband died. “I was surprised to find that he left me a large fortune,” she recalled. The will left by her husband is very ____50____: “Use it to do anything you think is right.” ____51____ with this huge money, she hardly hesitated and decided to donate it all to Einstein Medical School. She said that all her children supported her ____52____.
She also expressed her hope to ____53____ outstanding students who were ____54____ hesitant to apply to Einstein Medical School due to financial reasons by ____55____ tuition pressure.
41. A. announced B. published C. reported D. addressed
42. A. half B. free C. part D. minus
43. A. laughed B. blocked C. erupted D. surrounded
44. A. carry B. own C. bring D. fetch
45. A. causes B. careers C. researches D. lives
46. A. employee B. founder C. cooperator D. customer
47. A. quarrel B. debate C. friendship D. struggle
48. A. passed down B. passed by C. passed out D. passed away
49. A. only if B. if only C. only after D. only till
50. A. efficient B. simple C. complicated D. tough
51. A. Covered B. Burdened C. Faced D. Dealt
52. A. determination B. decision C. theory D. principle
53. A. contribute to B. adjust to C. submit to D. appeal to
54. A. totally B. continuously C. originally D. regularly
55. A. interrupting B. disturbing C. controlling D. relieving
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. B 47. C 48. D 49. C 50. B 51. C 52. B 53. D 54. C 55. D
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。
The Fascinating Culture of the Miao People
Although throughout history, the Miao people, with a long history and rich culture, were constantly migrating, always on ____56____ move, today they are concentrated in eight provinces and autonomous regions in southwest China, among which Guizhou Province has the ____57____ (large) population.
The Miaoling Mountains, ____58____ are located in Guizhou Province, are the watershed (分水岭) between the Pearl River and the Yangtze River. Originating from Just 10 kilometers away, the ____59____ (wind) crystal-clear Bala River runs through the valley. On the ____60____ (cliff) of either side of the river sits a cluster of Miao villages, scattered like pearls.
The ____61____ (fantastic) colored rice terraces can be seen at the edge of the village path. The ripe rice bends over as if expressing gratefulness to the earth for giving ____62____ life as well as waiting ____63____ (handle). Self-sufficiency is a way of life that ____64____ (hand) down to the descendants for generations, and today the Miao people still maintain that and work despite the curious gaze from tourists who pass ____65____ their villages.
【答案】56. the
57. largest
58. which 59. winding
60. cliffs 61. fantastically
62. it 63. to be handled
64. has been handed
65. through
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校英语话剧社拟举办英语话剧展演活动，请你写一篇开幕辞，内容包括：
1. 表示欢迎；
2. 活动介绍。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and fellow students,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear teachers and fellow students,
I am deeply honored to welcome you all to our school’s English Drama Society’s annual showcase.
This event is a celebration of our creativity, hard work, and passion for the English language and theater. Tonight, we will be treated to a series of compelling performances, each reflecting the unique vision and talent of our members.
We hope you enjoy the show and are inspired by the stories and characters brought to life on our stage.
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
After a busy week, Emily and her parents decided to go on a mountain picnic. They longed to fully experience nature’s beauty and enjoy quality family time. Little did they know, this outing would be filled with unexpected twists and turns (波折).
Arriving at the mountain’s base, they discovered a house, in front of which Mike and his father had just finished loading a boat onto Mike’s truck. Emily approached them and asked for the best picnic spot in the area. Knowing the mountain well, Mike suggested a location about two hours’ walk away. “It’s worth the effort,” he assured them.
Parking their car next to Mike’s truck and carrying their picnic supplies, Emily and her parents set off on the winding road. Tall green trees on one side, a flowing stream on the other, the road eventually led them to a breathtaking clearing dotted with colorful wildflowers. They enjoyed their delicious sandwiches, fruits, and snacks, engaging in pleasant conversations.
Just as they finished their meal and settled down to relax, dark clouds unexpectedly rolled in. It looked like rain. Panicked, they hurriedly set up the tent they had brought. No sooner had they entered than raindrops began pouring on the roof. Heavy rain enveloped the surroundings, making it impossible to see anything. They had no choice but to patiently wait it out.
After what felt like a century, the rain ceased. Emily and her parents wasted no time packing up their belongings, ready to get downhill. However, their excitement turned to worry when they discovered that the small stream they had previously crossed had turned into a wide and impassable river. With no cellphone signal, they were trapped without a means of seeking help. To make matters worse, darkness was approaching.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly, they heard the sound of a vehicle from across the river.
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Emily and her parents boarded the boat.
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【答案】范文
Suddenly, they heard the sound of a vehicle from across the river. A truck appeared around the bend of the road-a sense of relief washed over them as they realized it was Mike’s truck It turned out that Mike had noticed that it was getting dark but Emily’s car was still parked in the open space in front of his house. Thinking of the heavy rain, he suspected something bad might have happened to them. Without delay, Mike and his father jumped into the truck and headed uphill. Nearing the picnic spot, Mike heard the shout for help and, in the next moment, saw Emily and her parents waving their hands desperately on the other side of the river. Mike immediately stopped, and with his father’s help, moved the boat from his truck into the water.
Emily and her parents boarded the boat. Safely crossing the river , they returned to the base of the mountain in Mike’s truck. Emily and her parents were not only grateful for their safe return, but also for the kindness and assistance they received from Mike and his father. They expressed their heartfelt thanks to Mike and his father for their swift response and invaluable assistance, tears welling up in their eyes. This unforgettable experience taught them the power of kindness and inspired them to pay it forward. They also learned a valuable lesson on the importance of being well prepared for exploring nature. No doubt it is a mountain picnic that has left a deep impression on them.
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