河南省2024-2025学年大联考高二上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频））

2024-2025学年河南省大联考高二上学期10月月考英语试题
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does the woman want to do today probably
A. Go to a zoo. B. Visit a museum. C. Watch a fashion show.
2. What can we learn about the man
A. He cannot save money. B. He spends little. C. He is very rich.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At a train station. C. At a college.
4. How does the man sound in the end
A. Nervous. B. Disappointed. C. Confident.
5. When does the speakers’ plane take off
A. At 3:00 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the woman
A. A writer. B. A bookseller. C. A publisher.
7. What does the man mean in the end
A. He can find the book himself.
B. He knows the book very well.
C. He will get the book another day.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Customer and salesman. B. Neighbors. C. Workmates.
9. Why does Jordan quit the job
A. To study marketing. B. To run his own business. C. To join a larger company.
10. What does the man speaker advise doing
A. Holding a party for Jordan.
B. Convincing Jordan to stay longer.
C. Promoting Jordan to the marketing department chief.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A A beautiful beach. B. A holiday plan. C. A hotel.
12. How will the speakers go to the First Bathing Beach
A. By bike. B. By boat. C. By bus.
13. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Buy swimming suits.
B. Book a hotel online.
C. Take part in swimming training.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where will the speakers go tomorrow
A. A shopping mall. B. A restaurant. C. A museum.
15. Why is the man unwilling to choose New Chef’s Kitchen
A. It’s far away. B. It’s noisy. C. It’s expensive.
16. How much should the speakers pay
A. 10. B. 16. C. 18.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the speaker manage to do each day last year
A. Run for 40 minutes.
B. Play with her phone for only one hour.
C. Start the day with making plans.
18. What percentage of people make New Year plans in the world
A. About 25%. B. About 50%. C. About 75%.
19. What does John think of making plans on the New Year’s Day
A. It’s difficult. B. It’s useful. C. It’s unnecessary.
20. What is the speaker going to discuss next
A. When to make New Year plans.
B. Why to make New Year plans.
C. How to stick to New Year plans.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
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Every tour comes with knowledgeable tour leaders, routes, navigation and reservations. All you have to do is participate! Some tours provide opportunities to get to know your fellow riders better, such as group- made meals and grocery shopping, while other types of tours are less interactive. Participation in these small group activities is all part of the adventure cycling experience.
“Without doubt, the best part of the tour was the friends we made. We came from all levels of experience. Everyone was supportive. Every single day, no matter what the difficulty of the day, we laughed.” — Sam, Tour Participant
1. What is a feature of an Adventure Cycling Guided Tour
A. It allows participants to explore the countryside.
B. It needs a reservation in advance.
C. It is all about self- planned routes.
D. It provides support for charities.
2. What will participants get from the tour
A. Interaction with local people. B. Basic outdoor survival skills.
C Better understanding of their partners. D. Exposure to culture around the world.
3. Why is Sam mentioned in the text
A To promote the tour.
B. To stress the importance of friendship.
C. To remind participants to make preparations.
D. To show the difficulties faced by participants.
B
“Cheese” is a word that brings joy to Pierre Brisson, the founder of France’s first cheese museum, who is passionate about the subject — not just eating it but passing on the traditional skills of cheese-making to future generations.
“It’s not an easy job but a wonderful one and there is a real risk that it could disappear,” he said. “Although people like eating it and the demand for cheese is still high, fewer youngsters want to make a career out of it.”
Visitors to the museum can watch a demonstration of how various cheeses are made, take part in a tasting and learn the history of cheese and regional varieties through interactive shows.
Brisson, 38, said his passion for cheese developed as a boy. “My father would take me to the cheese store every Sunday.” After studying at the National Dairy Industries School, Brisson set up Paroles de Fromagers to run courses in cheese-making for the public and training for professionals. He chose to locate the museum in Paris to attract the French and tourists and to avoid regional competition.
Brisson has worked with half a dozen cheese-makers to help visitors understand the art of producing different varieties from raw milk, as well as the role of bacteria, the animals and the land on which they eat.
Agathe de Saint-Exupéry will be one of the experts explaining the process, including how makers “read” the milk and how small details can affect the final product. “It’s a very individual process that depends on so many things, even the mood of the animals whose milk is being used. You can make the same good cheese every day, and every day it will taste different. It just cannot be done industrially,” she said.
Brisson said the museum would be a “little window” on country life in the heart of the capital. “My dream is that in 20 years’ time, someone will say they decide to become a cheese-maker after visiting the museum.”
4. What can we know about cheese-making according to the text
A. It is easy to master. B. It fails to attract the young.
C. It has its roots in France. D. It involves a standard process.
5. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 4
A. To describe Brisson’s working experiences.
B. To show the influence of the museum.
C. To add some background information.
D. To introduce a new topic of discussion.
6. Why can’t cheese be mass-produced
A. It doesn’t sell well. B. Its raw material is rare.
C. It is hard to store. D. Its taste varies considerably.
7. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Museum of Cheese B. The Story of a Cheese-Maker
C. The Art of Cheese-Making D. The Future of Cheese-Making
C
Saliha Gündüz, a PhD student, has just handed over her smartphone to one of the founders of The Offline Club, who places it carefully in a “phone hotel”—a locker with dividers that holds up to 60 phones. Gündüz said she didn’t feel worried yet and she settled down with a cup of tea. “The withdrawal symptoms (脱瘾症状) will kick in later,” she said. “But maybe a withdrawal is what’s needed if I’m going to cure myself of my addiction.”
The club’s founders— Ilya Kneppelhout, Valentijn Klok and Jordy van Bennekom— started the project in 2022 with a plan to host offline weekend getaways. Kneppelhout said, at the time, each of the co- founders felt their phones had been controlling their lives. Earlier that year, he took a short trip to the north of the Netherlands on his own with some books, and a journal. No phone. He said something shifted over those four days. “I felt so much creativity and, at the same time, a sense of peace.”
Jordy van Bennekom did the same and loved it. He began organizing weekend getaways in groups in a house in the countryside. Everyone was required to hand over their phones upon arrival. The three- day events were a hit. So, the idea of The Offline Club was born.
There is something that members must follow in the evening. First, there are 45minutes of quiet time, then a 30- minute break to chat, and then further 30 minutes of time to yourself. Most people bring books to read. Soft music plays in the background as Jordy van Benneko m lays out coloring books and markers for anyone who wants to draw.
In January, smartphones were prohibited in secondary schools across the country under government guidelines. A similar prohibition will be introduced in Dutch primary schools in the2024 — 2025school year. A study by Radboud University found that students were generally supportive of the change, saying breaks were more enjoyable.
8. How did the short trip affect Kneppelhout
A. He changed his career. B. He gained a sense of achievement.
C. He found peace of mind. D. He got free of his phone addiction.
9. Which can best describe the three- day events held by Bennekom
A. Tiring. B. Comforting. C. Popular. D. Stressful.
10. What can be learned about The Offline Club
A. It has strict rules for members. B. It requires members to bring books.
C. It enjoys great popularity in schools. D. It studies the effects of phone addiction.
11. What’s students’ attitude towards the smartphone limitation
A. Critical. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
D
Rewilding efforts aimed at making degraded (退化的) areas recover in the UK are picking up speed. Large- scale success stories have appeared, where the reintroduction of wildlife, such as bison, has transformed former agricultural lands into dynamic ecosystems, according to Rewilding Britain. These activities are not confined to rural areas; rewilding efforts in cities are also under way. A famous example of them is the Railroad Land Nature Reserve in Lewes, East Sussex, a 25-acre site bordered by the Ouse River and a railway line. The Railway Land Wildlife Trust is leading this innovative project, which is the first in the UK to involve dogs in rewilding efforts, as reported by The Guardian.
In Lewes, the traditional rewilding approach to letting wild animals go free is impractical. Instead, the project employs dogs as a modern-day replacement for wolves, which once played a key role in the British ecosystem before their extinction in 1760. These dogs are equipped with specially designed backpacks that spread seeds as they wander the reserve, imitating (模仿) the natural process of seed spread that wild animals would do.
The inspiration for this project came from two women in Chile who, in 2019, used dogs to plant seeds in areas destroyed by wildfires. This concept attracted project manager Dylan Walker, who decided to adapt the idea for the Lewes reserve. Local dog walkers have been enlisted to take part in the project. They pick up seed-filled backpacks from staff members before their walks, allowing the dogs to cover more ground and reach difficult-to-access areas.
The community has welcomed the project. Dog owners are excited to see their pets play an active role in environmental restoration. While the project is still in its early stages, signs of success are already obvious, with seeds beginning to shoot in some areas. Over time, this movement could significantly improve the biodiversity (生物多样性) of the reserve, developing a deeper connection between the community and the natural environment.
12. What does the underlined word “confined” in the first paragraph mean
A. Limited. B. Exposed. C. Promoted. D. Related.
13. What can we learn about the project in Lewes
A. It targets agricultural lands. B. It has a groundbreaking meaning.
C. It protects wolves from extinction. D. It is led by two women.
14. What is the role of dogs in the project in Lewes
A. They assist researchers in exploring the reserve.
B. They help to spread seeds in the reserve.
C. They frighten away the wildlife.
D. They find holes to plant seeds.
15. What may be the future of the project
A. It will need more financial support. B. It is hard to say.
C. It will be applied in other countries. D. It is promising.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Body language refers to the nonverbal (非语言的) signals that people use to communicate.____16____ They can impact how people judge you in the workplace. Becoming aware of the body language you use when communicating can help you ensure your message is being delivered effectively. Here are some steps you can take to improve your body language.
Relax your shoulders
One step you can take to improve your body language is to relax your shoulders, allowing them to drop to a comfortable height. Shoulders that are too high can make you look nervous. ____17____ Be aware of where they are currently sitting and allow them to drop to a natural position.
Smile
Smile when you’re first introduced to someone and throughout the conversation, when appropriate. Be aware of your facial expressions throughout the course of the conversation, as an expressionless face can often appear as an angry expression. ____18____
Make eye contact
It’s important to make eye contact with the person you’ re speaking to. ____19____ A simple strategy to ensure you’ re maintaining the right amount of eye contact is to look into the person’s eyes long enough to take note of their eye color before looking away. This strategy ensures you make proper eye contact for a length of time that’s natural and comfortable to both parties.
Nod periodically
Nodding is a good way to show the person you’ re speaking with that you’ re listening and engaged in what they’re saying. ____20____ Also, it makes them know that you agree with or are interested in the message they’re sharing, which can help to increase their confidence.
A. A sincere smile can brighten up the darkest day.
B. However, it’s important to avoid making too much.
C. Body language can be confusing in different cultures.
D. It’s a good way to encourage them to continue what they’re saying.
E. They include things like gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact.
F. Similarly, ones that are too low can give the impression that you’re sad.
G. Turning up the comers of your mouth slightly can give you a calm and pleasant look.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Until the final moments of their graduation ceremony, 1,200 graduates of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth thought their most memorable experience would be just the heavy rain. However, as they were about to ____21____ their diplomas (毕业证书), guest speaker Rob Hale, a billionaire businessman, ____22____ them. He announced that he would give each graduate $1,000—$500 for themselves and $500 to give to a good ____23____.
Ali McKelvey, a student, recalled the ____24____ among her classmates. Yet, it was no ____25____. Hale, co- founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications, has a history of generous actions, ___26___ $1 million weekly in 2022. Despite his success, he hasn’t forgotten the experience of____27____everything when his first company went bankrupt (破产) over 20 years ago.
Hale and his wife find joy in giving, hoping to ____28____ the same spirit in the graduates. He believes that experiencing the joy of giving could encourage them to ____29____ generosity in their lives, especially in these difficult times.
UMass Dartmouth, smaller than its main campus, ______30______ many first- generation and lower- income students. Since they received the ______31______ gifts, the graduates have packed up, polished résumés, and ______32______ where to donate (捐赠) their $500.
Now, Hale’s gift has become a（n）______33______ on graduation day. His generosity has encouraged many graduates these years, like McKelvey, who, ______34______ by her studies on the ______35______ of disadvantaged women, finally donated to a women’s shelter to improve their conditions.
21. A. admire B. collect C. recognize D. award
22. A. surprised B. employed C. satisfied D. protected
23. A. person B. grade C. company D. cause
24. A. disagreement B. disbelief C. competition D. embarrassment
25. A. luck B. answer C. joke D. secret
26. A. bringing in B. setting aside C. dealing with D. giving away
27. A. losing B. sharing C. destroying D. attempting
28. A. record B. discover C. inspire D. grasp
29. A. accept B. practice C. explain D. observe
30. A. admits B. invites C. needs D. assesses
31. A. unpacked B. familiar C. unexpected D. suitable
32. A. remembered B. decided C. ignored D. suggested
33. A. exception B. principle C. test D. tradition
34. A. motivated B. warned C. challenged D. corrected
35. A. interests B. weaknesses C. struggles D. purposes
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，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
After numerous attempts ____36____ (relieve) the back pain through Western medicine, a nurse’s chronic (长期的) back pain returned. At the suggestion of her coworkers, she sought relief through acupuncture (针灸) for the first time.
With a background in medical training, she was worried about acupuncture. However, her experience at the Acupuncture & Skin Care Clinic was ____37____ (pain), and resulted in a great reduction in pain and return of normal sleep patterns, ___38___ (help) her health improve remarkably.
“I used to sleep three to four hours. Last night, I ____39____ (sleep) through, and felt great. There is not too much pain, so I am now able to get up in the morning with such ease. Acupuncture is ____40____ gradual process; the results do not occur overnight ____41____ in the long run. I really look forward to a complete ____42____ (recover).”
“We must be open to different styles of treatment that would bring balance to our body mind and spirit. When I failed to respond ____43____ traditional medicines for my back pain, acupuncture therapy helped me regain function and improve my quality of life.”
Her story is ____44____ (true) the evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture and serves as an encouragement to people _____45_____ might be considering other ways for pain management.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校外教Ryan打算举办一场文化交流活动，现面向全体同学征集开幕式表演的节目。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐节目；
2. 说明理由。
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 Ryan,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sometimes, good advice takes time to understand. I recall when I first read Thoreau’s Walden, I was attracted by his call to simplify our lives. “Simplicity! Simplicity! Simplicity!” he said. However, I ignored his advice for forty years. During this time, I filled my life with too many things, and most of them seemed like clutters (杂乱的东西). But, one morning, an incident occurred, which proved the wisdom of Thoreau’s ad vice and changed my life for the better.
It was January 13,2008, a bright Sunday. My challenge was to remove twelve inches of snow from my driveway before the NFL playoff game began. It was not going well. In fact, I almost had war on my snowblower. Three times, I had tried to blow out my driveway. Three times, my snowblower ran just long enough to get blocked and stop working. Each time, I wheeled the machine back into the garage (车库), and cleared it.
Twenty minutes to game- time. The house door to the garage swung open.
“When are you going to be done ” asked Carolyn, my wife. “I need my car to go to the store.”
“Before game- time,” I said. The calmness in my voice hid the war clouds that were building.
One last try. I positioned my snowblower as my neighbor smiled and waved as he headed for his garage, no doubt to get ready for the opening kickoff.
I pushed the start button. My blower started but didn’t work smoothly. I made the machine move forward carefully. However, the machine died finally. That was it! War! I gave up on the blower and got the simple tool—a shovel (铁锹). Eventually, I cleared a path through the driveway wide enough for Carolyn’s car to back out. In fifteen minutes, I was done. Game - time!
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。
After the game, I pushed the snowblower into the garage, where I took it apart.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I shared with Carolyn my decision to simplify our lives.
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2024-2025学年河南省大联考高二上学期10月月考英语试题
答案版
考生注意：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将考生号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有2分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What does the woman want to do today probably
A. Go to a zoo. B. Visit a museum. C. Watch a fashion show.
2. What can we learn about the man
A. He cannot save money. B. He spends little. C. He is very rich.
3. Where does the conversation take place
A. At home. B. At a train station. C. At a college.
4. How does the man sound in the end
A. Nervous. B. Disappointed. C. Confident.
5. When does the speakers’ plane take off
A. At 3:00 pm. B. At 4:00 pm. C. At 7:00 pm.
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，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6 What is the woman
A. A writer. B. A bookseller. C. A publisher.
7. What does the man mean in the end
A. He can find the book himself.
B. He knows the book very well.
C. He will get the book another day.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Customer and salesman. B. Neighbors. C. Workmates.
9. Why does Jordan quit the job
A. To study marketing. B. To run his own business. C. To join a larger company.
10. What does the man speaker advise doing
A. Holding a party for Jordan.
B. Convincing Jordan to stay longer.
C. Promoting Jordan to the marketing department chief.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A beautiful beach. B. A holiday plan. C. A hotel.
12. How will the speakers go to the First Bathing Beach
A By bike. B. By boat. C. By bus.
13. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Buy swimming suits.
B. Book a hotel online.
C. Take part in swimming training.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Where will the speakers go tomorrow
A A shopping mall. B. A restaurant. C. A museum.
15. Why is the man unwilling to choose New Chef’s Kitchen
A. It’s far away. B. It’s noisy. C. It’s expensive.
16. How much should the speakers pay
A. 10. B. 16. C. 18.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did the speaker manage to do each day last year
A. Run for 40 minutes.
B. Play with her phone for only one hour.
C. Start the day with making plans.
18. What percentage of people make New Year plans in the world
A. About 25%. B. About 50%. C. About 75%.
19. What does John think of making plans on the New Year’s Day
A. It’s difficult. B. It’s useful. C. It’s unnecessary.
20. What is the speaker going to discuss next
A. When to make New Year plans.
B. Why to make New Year plans.
C. How to stick to New Year plans.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
2024 Guided Tours are filling up. Find your adventure today! With an Adventure Cycling Guided Tour, you can count on five things:
●Carefully planned experiences: Explore the histories, cultures, and landscapes of the UK.
●Variety of tour types: Fit your travel style.
●Small group sizes: Typically 10 — 15participants (参与者), with exceptions for larger fully supported events.
●Completely planned trips: No worries about routes, navigation (导航), or reservations, thanks to our experienced organization.
●Support nonprofit work: Your consumption supports a nonprofit and its mission, not a for- profit company. The profit will be provided for a children hospital.
We’re excited to hit the road with you!
Our goal is to make a life- changing journey with a guided tour that fits your needs. Our guided tours provide a range of experiences. They also come in a variety of lengths and difficulties as well as different levels of support and price points. We offer everything from self- sufficient nights under the stars to inn-to-inn options.
Every tour comes with knowledgeable tour leaders, routes, navigation and reservations. All you have to do is participate! Some tours provide opportunities to get to know your fellow riders better, such as group- made meals and grocery shopping, while other types of tours are less interactive. Participation in these small group activities is all part of the adventure cycling experience.
“Without doubt, the best part of the tour was the friends we made. We came from all levels of experience. Everyone was supportive. Every single day, no matter what the difficulty of the day, we laughed.” — Sam, Tour Participant
1. What is a feature of an Adventure Cycling Guided Tour
A. It allows participants to explore the countryside.
B. It needs a reservation in advance.
C. It is all about self- planned routes.
D. It provides support for charities.
2. What will participants get from the tour
A. Interaction with local people. B. Basic outdoor survival skills.
C. Better understanding of their partners. D. Exposure to culture around the world.
3. Why is Sam mentioned in the text
A. To promote the tour.
B. To stress the importance of friendship.
C. To remind participants to make preparations.
D. To show the difficulties faced by participants.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
B
“Cheese” is a word that brings joy to Pierre Brisson, the founder of France’s first cheese museum, who is passionate about the subject — not just eating it but passing on the traditional skills of cheese-making to future generations.
“It’s not an easy job but a wonderful one and there is a real risk that it could disappear,” he said. “Although people like eating it and the demand for cheese is still high, fewer youngsters want to make a career out of it.”
Visitors to the museum can watch a demonstration of how various cheeses are made, take part in a tasting and learn the history of cheese and regional varieties through interactive shows.
Brisson, 38, said his passion for cheese developed as a boy. “My father would take me to the cheese store every Sunday.” After studying at the National Dairy Industries School, Brisson set up Paroles de Fromagers to run courses in cheese-making for the public and training for professionals. He chose to locate the museum in Paris to attract the French and tourists and to avoid regional competition.
Brisson has worked with half a dozen cheese-makers to help visitors understand the art of producing different varieties from raw milk, as well as the role of bacteria, the animals and the land on which they eat.
Agathe de Saint-Exupéry will be one of the experts explaining the process, including how makers “read” the milk and how small details can affect the final product. “It’s a very individual process that depends on so many things, even the mood of the animals whose milk is being used. You can make the same good cheese every day, and every day it will taste different. It just cannot be done industrially,” she said.
Brisson said the museum would be a “little window” on country life in the heart of the capital. “My dream is that in 20 years’ time, someone will say they decide to become a cheese-maker after visiting the museum.”
4. What can we know about cheese-making according to the text
A. It is easy to master. B. It fails to attract the young.
C. It has its roots in France. D. It involves a standard process.
5. What is the author’s purpose in writing paragraph 4
A. To describe Brisson’s working experiences.
B. To show the influence of the museum.
C. To add some background information.
D. To introduce a new topic of discussion.
6. Why can’t cheese be mass-produced
A. It doesn’t sell well. B. Its raw material is rare.
C. It is hard to store. D. Its taste varies considerably.
7 What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Museum of Cheese B. The Story of a Cheese-Maker
C. The Art of Cheese-Making D. The Future of Cheese-Making
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
C
Saliha Gündüz, a PhD student, has just handed over her smartphone to one of the founders of The Offline Club, who places it carefully in a “phone hotel”—a locker with dividers that holds up to 60 phones. Gündüz said she didn’t feel worried yet and she settled down with a cup of tea. “The withdrawal symptoms (脱瘾症状) will kick in later,” she said. “But maybe a withdrawal is what’s needed if I’m going to cure myself of my addiction.”
The club’s founders— Ilya Kneppelhout, Valentijn Klok and Jordy van Bennekom— started the project in 2022 with a plan to host offline weekend getaways. Kneppelhout said, at the time, each of the co- founders felt their phones had been controlling their lives. Earlier that year, he took a short trip to the north of the Netherlands on his own with some books, and a journal. No phone. He said something shifted over those four days. “I felt so much creativity and, at the same time, a sense of peace.”
Jordy van Bennekom did the same and loved it. He began organizing weekend getaways in groups in a house in the countryside. Everyone was required to hand over their phones upon arrival. The three- day events were a hit. So, the idea of The Offline Club was born.
There is something that members must follow in the evening. First, there are 45minutes of quiet time, then a 30- minute break to chat, and then further 30 minutes of time to yourself. Most people bring books to read. Soft music plays in the background as Jordy van Benneko m lays out coloring books and markers for anyone who wants to draw.
In January, smartphones were prohibited in secondary schools across the country under government guidelines. A similar prohibition will be introduced in Dutch primary schools in the2024 — 2025school year. A study by Radboud University found that students were generally supportive of the change, saying breaks were more enjoyable.
8. How did the short trip affect Kneppelhout
A. He changed his career. B. He gained a sense of achievement.
C. He found peace of mind. D. He got free of his phone addiction.
9. Which can best describe the three- day events held by Bennekom
A. Tiring. B. Comforting. C. Popular. D. Stressful.
10. What can be learned about The Offline Club
A. It has strict rules for members. B. It requires members to bring books.
C. It enjoys great popularity in schools. D. It studies the effects of phone addiction.
11. What’s students’ attitude towards the smartphone limitation
A. Critical. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. A 11. B
D
Rewilding efforts aimed at making degraded (退化的) areas recover in the UK are picking up speed. Large- scale success stories have appeared, where the reintroduction of wildlife, such as bison, has transformed former agricultural lands into dynamic ecosystems, according to Rewilding Britain. These activities are not confined to rural areas; rewilding efforts in cities are also under way. A famous example of them is the Railroad Land Nature Reserve in Lewes, East Sussex, a 25-acre site bordered by the Ouse River and a railway line. The Railway Land Wildlife Trust is leading this innovative project, which is the first in the UK to involve dogs in rewilding efforts, as reported by The Guardian.
In Lewes, the traditional rewilding approach to letting wild animals go free is impractical. Instead, the project employs dogs as a modern-day replacement for wolves, which once played a key role in the British ecosystem before their extinction in 1760. These dogs are equipped with specially designed backpacks that spread seeds as they wander the reserve, imitating (模仿) the natural process of seed spread that wild animals would do.
The inspiration for this project came from two women in Chile who, in 2019, used dogs to plant seeds in areas destroyed by wildfires. This concept attracted project manager Dylan Walker, who decided to adapt the idea for the Lewes reserve. Local dog walkers have been enlisted to take part in the project. They pick up seed-filled backpacks from staff members before their walks, allowing the dogs to cover more ground and reach difficult-to-access areas.
The community has welcomed the project. Dog owners are excited to see their pets play an active role in environmental restoration. While the project is still in its early stages, signs of success are already obvious, with seeds beginning to shoot in some areas. Over time, this movement could significantly improve the biodiversity (生物多样性) of the reserve, developing a deeper connection between the community and the natural environment.
12. What does the underlined word “confined” in the first paragraph mean
A. Limited. B. Exposed. C. Promoted. D. Related.
13. What can we learn about the project in Lewes
A. It targets agricultural lands. B. It has a groundbreaking meaning.
C. It protects wolves from extinction. D. It is led by two women.
14. What is the role of dogs in the project in Lewes
A. They assist researchers in exploring the reserve.
B. They help to spread seeds in the reserve.
C. They frighten away the wildlife.
D. They find holes to plant seeds.
15. What may be the future of the project
A. It will need more financial support. B. It is hard to say.
C. It will be applied in other countries. D. It is promising.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. D
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Body language refers to the nonverbal (非语言的) signals that people use to communicate.____16____ They can impact how people judge you in the workplace. Becoming aware of the body language you use when communicating can help you ensure your message is being delivered effectively. Here are some steps you can take to improve your body language.
Relax your shoulders
One step you can take to improve your body language is to relax your shoulders, allowing them to drop to a comfortable height. Shoulders that are too high can make you look nervous. ____17____ Be aware of where they are currently sitting and allow them to drop to a natural position.
Smile
Smile when you’re first introduced to someone and throughout the conversation, when appropriate. Be aware of your facial expressions throughout the course of the conversation, as an expressionless face can often appear as an angry expression. ____18____
Make eye contact
It’s important to make eye contact with the person you’ re speaking to. ____19____ A simple strategy to ensure you’ re maintaining the right amount of eye contact is to look into the person’s eyes long enough to take note of their eye color before looking away. This strategy ensures you make proper eye contact for a length of time that’s natural and comfortable to both parties.
Nod periodically
Nodding is a good way to show the person you’ re speaking with that you’ re listening and engaged in what they’re saying. ____20____ Also, it makes them know that you agree with or are interested in the message they’re sharing, which can help to increase their confidence.
A. A sincere smile can brighten up the darkest day.
B. However, it’s important to avoid making too much.
C. Body language can be confusing in different cultures.
D. It’s a good way to encourage them to continue what they’re saying.
E. They include things like gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact.
F. Similarly, ones that are too low can give the impression that you’re sad.
G. Turning up the comers of your mouth slightly can give you a calm and pleasant look.
【答案】16. E 17. F 18. G 19. B 20. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Until the final moments of their graduation ceremony, 1,200 graduates of the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth thought their most memorable experience would be just the heavy rain. However, as they were about to ____21____ their diplomas (毕业证书), guest speaker Rob Hale, a billionaire businessman, ____22____ them. He announced that he would give each graduate $1,000—$500 for themselves and $500 to give to a good ____23____.
Ali McKelvey, a student, recalled the ____24____ among her classmates. Yet, it was no ____25____. Hale, co- founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications, has a history of generous actions, ___26___ $1 million weekly in 2022. Despite his success, he hasn’t forgotten the experience of____27____everything when his first company went bankrupt (破产) over 20 years ago.
Hale and his wife find joy in giving, hoping to ____28____ the same spirit in the graduates. He believes that experiencing the joy of giving could encourage them to ____29____ generosity in their lives, especially in these difficult times.
UMass Dartmouth, smaller than its main campus, ______30______ many first- generation and lower- income students. Since they received the ______31______ gifts, the graduates have packed up, polished résumés, and ______32______ where to donate (捐赠) their $500.
Now, Hale’s gift has become a（n）______33______ on graduation day. His generosity has encouraged many graduates these years, like McKelvey, who, ______34______ by her studies on the ______35______ of disadvantaged women, finally donated to a women’s shelter to improve their conditions.
21. A. admire B. collect C. recognize D. award
22. A. surprised B. employed C. satisfied D. protected
23. A. person B. grade C. company D. cause
24. A. disagreement B. disbelief C. competition D. embarrassment
25. A. luck B. answer C. joke D. secret
26. A. bringing in B. setting aside C. dealing with D. giving away
27. A. losing B. sharing C. destroying D. attempting
28. A. record B. discover C. inspire D. grasp
29. A. accept B. practice C. explain D. observe
30 A. admits B. invites C. needs D. assesses
31. A. unpacked B. familiar C. unexpected D. suitable
32. A. remembered B. decided C. ignored D. suggested
33. A. exception B. principle C. test D. tradition
34. A. motivated B. warned C. challenged D. corrected
35. A. interests B. weaknesses C. struggles D. purposes
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. A 35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
After numerous attempts ____36____ (relieve) the back pain through Western medicine, a nurse’s chronic (长期的) back pain returned. At the suggestion of her coworkers, she sought relief through acupuncture (针灸) for the first time.
With a background in medical training, she was worried about acupuncture. However, her experience at the Acupuncture & Skin Care Clinic was ____37____ (pain), and resulted in a great reduction in pain and return of normal sleep patterns, ___38___ (help) her health improve remarkably.
“I used to sleep three to four hours. Last night, I ____39____ (sleep) through, and felt great. There is not too much pain, so I am now able to get up in the morning with such ease. Acupuncture is ____40____ gradual process; the results do not occur overnight ____41____ in the long run. I really look forward to a complete ____42____ (recover).”
“We must be open to different styles of treatment that would bring balance to our body, mind and spirit. When I failed to respond ____43____ traditional medicines for my back pain, acupuncture therapy helped me regain function and improve my quality of life.”
Her story is ____44____ (true) the evidence of the effectiveness of acupuncture and serves as an encouragement to people _____45_____ might be considering other ways for pain management.
【答案】36. to relieve
37. painless
38. helping
39. slept 40. a
41. but 42. recovery
43. to 44. truly
45. who##that
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校外教Ryan打算举办一场文化交流活动，现面向全体同学征集开幕式表演的节目。请你给他写一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 推荐节目；
2. 说明理由。
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 Ryan,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Ryan,
I’m excited to share an idea for the opening ceremony of your cultural exchange event. I think a traditional Chinese dance would be a fantastic choice.
This kind of dance is very beautiful and full of energy. It shows the richness of Chinese culture through graceful movements and colorful costumes. It’s also a great way to help everyone understand and appreciate different cultures. I believe it will be a wonderful start to your event and leave a deep impression on everyone.
I hope you’ll consider my suggestion. Thank you!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Sometimes, good advice takes time to understand. I recall when I first read Thoreau’s Walden, I was attracted by his call to simplify our lives. “Simplicity! Simplicity! Simplicity!” he said. However, I ignored his advice for forty years. During this time, I filled my life with too many things, and most of them seemed like clutters (杂乱的东西). But, one morning, an incident occurred, which proved the wisdom of Thoreau’s ad vice and changed my life for the better.
It was January 13,2008, a bright Sunday. My challenge was to remove twelve inches of snow from my driveway before the NFL playoff game began. It was not going well. In fact, I almost had war on my snowblower. Three times, I had tried to blow out my driveway. Three times, my snowblower ran just long enough to get blocked and stop working. Each time, I wheeled the machine back into the garage (车库), and cleared it.
Twenty minutes to game- time. The house door to the garage swung open.
“When are you going to be done ” asked Carolyn, my wife. “I need my car to go to the store.”
“Before game- time,” I said. The calmness in my voice hid the war clouds that were building.
One last try. I positioned my snowblower as my neighbor smiled and waved as he headed for his garage, no doubt to get ready for the opening kickoff.
I pushed the start button. My blower started but didn’t work smoothly. I made the machine move forward carefully. However, the machine died finally. That was it! War! I gave up on the blower and got the simple tool—a shovel (铁锹). Eventually, I cleared a path through the driveway wide enough for Carolyn’s car to back out. In fifteen minutes, I was done. Game - time!
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。
After the game, I pushed the snowblower into the garage, where I took it apart.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
I shared with Carolyn my decision to simplify our lives.
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【答案】
After the game, I pushed the snowblower into the garage, where I took it apart. As I dropped the engine, handle, and wheels into a large trash can, I felt a rush of freedom. No more trips to the gas station, and no more oil changes, breakdowns or storage. More importantly, no more frustration and no more time wasted in dealing with the stupid machine. I came to realize that the snowblower was a symbol of the unnecessary chaos in my life. Carolyn was surprised to see what I had done after returning from shopping; her jaw dropped.
I shared with Carolyn my decision to simplify our lives. She was less excited than me but supportive. We made a list of possessions and activities that messed up our life. Together, we agreed to let go of things that didn’t add value or joy. Over the next few months, we donated unused items, reorganized our home, and spared more time for meaningful experiences. Now each winter, as I clear the driveway by hand, I remember Thoreau's words. The work is hard, but I enjoy every minute of it. Through simplifying my life, I discover a profound sense of peace and fulfillment that I never thought possible.