2024-2025学年江苏省无锡市第一中学高二上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案）
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无锡市第一中学2024-2025学年度第一学期阶段性质量检测试卷
高二英语
2024.10
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 mnuch is the shirt？
A. 19.15. B. f9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What wwill the speakers do next
A.Visit Simon. B.Plan a picnic. C.Make a call.
2. How was the weather during the woman's trip
A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Windy.
3. Why does the woman recommend Gramercy Tavern
A.Its price is low. B.Its food is tasty. C.Its service is excellent.
4. What will the woman most probably give Kathy
A.A handmade bag. B.A scarf. C.A box of chocolates.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A book. B.A writer. C.A list.
第二节（共15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。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 probable relationship between the speakers
A.Workmates. B.Schoolmates. C.Neighbors.
7. What does the man plan to do next month
A.Fish by the river. B.Move his house. C.Go to the beach.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A.At a meeting room. B. At the Regents Company. C.At the front desk.
9. When will the taxi arrive
A.At 1:15. B.At 1:30. C.At 2:00.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where did the man's interest in business come from
A.His childhood experience. B. His college courses. C.His school project.
11.What does the man do now
A.He manages his father's shop.
B.He works at a foreign company.
C.He does import trade on his own.
12. What is the woman
AA businesswoman. B.A reporter. C.A student.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man's problem
A.He can't find a job. B.He is too busy with work. C.He missed a job interview.
14. What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Move to another city. B.Join an online group. C.Talk to his boss.
15. What does the man think of the woman's idea
A.Interesting. B.Excellent. C.Strange.
16. What will the man do next
A.Surf the Internet. B.Send an applicationletter. C. Buy some clothes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A.Teaching a class. B.Presenting a guest. C.Sharing an experience.
18. What is the purpose of Street Play Project
A.To establish a better community.
B.To make children play in the street safely.
C. To call for volunteers to help local residents.
19. When did Alice Riches come up with Street Play Project
ATwo years ago. B.Four years ago. C.Six years ago.
20. What does Alice Riches want to do
A.Close the street longer.
B.Get more children involved.
C. Promote the project to other cities.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）
A
Eiffel Tower Tour by the Lift
Eiffel Tower Tour by the Lift
Standing tall at 1,063 feet, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. Being a popular tourist destination, thousands of people come to explore the beauty of the Eiffel Tower every day.
The day of your visit
Each e - ticket bears the name of its owner. Remember to bring ID for all of your group, including children. We may ask to see your ID, as well as any supporting documents for reduced rates （disability registration）.
Make sure you check the time on your e - ticket. This is the time when you need to be on the esplanade, in a queue for “visitors with tickets”. We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance so that you have time to make it through the security checks at the entrance.
Eiffel tower ticket prices
Ticket with lift — Second floor Adults Youths （aged 12-24） Children （aged 4-11） Children （under 4）
1880? 9.40? 4.70? 0.00?
Ticket with lift — The top floor Adults Youths （aged 12-24） Children （aged 4-11） Children （under 4）
29.40? 1470? 7.40? 0.00?
All the prices can be found on the e - tickets.
Carry minimal belongings
The Eiffel Tower does not have a locker room, so you will have to carry your belongings with you during the entirety of your visit. When you are caught in awe, it’s easy for eagle-eyed opportunists to do their tricks. Be mindful and carry minimal belongings such as your wallet, tickets, ID proof, and a water bottle. There is no left-luggage facility for non-permitted items, like wheeled suitcases, large luggage, non-folding buggies (童车) at the Eiffel Tower.
1. Which of the following may not be shown on the e- ticket
A. The visitor’s name. B. The visiting time.
C. The reduced rate. D. The ticket price.
2. What’s the charge for a couple with twins aged 8 who take the lift to the top
A. 42.30?. B. 47.00?. C. 66.20?. D. 73.60?.
3. What should you know when visiting the Eiffel Tower
A. Caution can help avoid theft.
B. Drinks can’t be taken in the lift.
C. Your bag can be kept in a locker.
D. Folding buggies are not allowed.
B
A new study has found that experiencing nature, such as taking a walk in a park or even just viewing photos of a natural setting, encourages healthier food choices.
“We found that exposure to nature increases the importance that people attach to health compared to taste or other properties when making food choices,” explained Maria Langlois, assistant professor at Southern Methodist University and first author of the study.
Gathering evidence from hundreds of participants from five different studies across three countries over seven years, Langlois examined the food choices made after both real-world and virtual experiences of nature. In the first study conducted in France, participants took a twenty-minute long walk through either a large green park or the city, taking photos along the way. Afterwards, they could choose what they wanted to eat from a snack buffet. Those who walked in nature ate healthier snacks compared to the urban city walkers.
But was it nature or the photo that did the trick The researchers moved online, and took on more participants. One group were shown a photo of a hotel room with a window view of a natural setting while the other group had a window view of an urban setting. A third control group had no window view — they had closed curtains. Those exposed to “nature” in this way were found to make healthier food choices compared to both the control and urban groups. “By including a control condition in our work, this research shows that it is not exposure to urban environments that is driving unhealthy food choices, but really exposure to natural environments that is driving healthier food choices," said Langlois.
With almost 70% of the world’s population expected to live in urbanized areas by 2050, this research could provide urban planners with important insight into the health implications (影响) of their designs. It is also hoped that highlighting benefits of nature may promote environmental conservation efforts as people realize we need nature.
4. What is Maria Langlois’s study mainly about
A. The impact of nature on physical exercise. B. The influence of nature on food choices.
C. The effect of urban environments on health. D. The comparison of real and virtual experiences.
5. How did the researchers mainly conduct the further study in paragraph 4
A. By giving reasons. B. By doing interviews.
C. By taking quotations. D. By making comparisons.
6. What would urban planners do for future cities
A. To build more parks. B. To dig more tunnels.
C. To widen the lanes. D. To construct high-rise buildings.
C
Most people enjoy variety. We like to eat different foods from meal to meal. We wear different clothes. We like to try new activities and visit new places. We become bored when there is little variety. Nevertheless there’s one place where we tend to dislike variety, and that’s in each other. We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that we do not share.
There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals. This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic.
This sort of variation may be uncomfortable for individuals, but it’s critical to the survival of any species. If all finches (雀科鸣鸟) were identical, for example, and their environment changed in some significant, harmful ways, like an increase in the temperature or a decrease in water, all of them would be equally affected and the species might become extinct. This insight into variation comes from Charles Darwin, and it’s known as population thinking. Most people associate Darwin with his evolutionary theory of natural selection, but population thinking may be an even greater scientific achievement. The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce. Variation is therefore a prerequisite for natural selection to work.
Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding and even annoying at times, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise for your brain. When you meet someone who looks different or thinks differently from you, treat your discomfort as a cue to be curious and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold the view that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, this mindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations, and more adaptable to change.
7. Which of the following might make people feel uncomfortable
A. Having an adventure in the wild.
B. Taking a trip to a foreign country.
C. Sharing traveling experiences with others.
D. Socializing with people from diverse cultures.
8. What does the second paragraph focus on
A. People’s unwillingness to deal with new things.
B. The significance of learning new things in our life.
C. The biological explanations for people’s discomfort.
D. The role of the nervous system in learning new things.
9. What does the underlined word “prerequisite” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Requirement. B. Substitute. C. Motivation. D. Challenge.
10. What does the writer mainly want to convey
A. Why we tend to chase and enjoy variation.
B. How we can benefit from seeking variation.
C. How we should treat the differences we find in others.
D. Why we should get along with people different from us.
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下列短文，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。
Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first ____11____ Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.____12____ It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.____13____.
____14____ Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.____15____ Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A. It’s one thing to know your personality type.
B. It’s a great way to show that you care about others.
C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G. It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分57.5分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
At 33, I did something brave, or some would say stupid. I ___16___ Congress (国会). For years, I had existed safely ___17___ the scenes in politics as an organizer, but in my heart, I always wanted to run. The polls (投票), however, told a very ___18___ story. I only got 19 percent of the vote. Despite the result, this was the first time in my entire life that I had done something that was truly brave, where I didn’t worry about being ___19___.
In 2012, I started a company to teach girls to code. We immediately see our girls’ ___20___ of not being perfect. When the girls are first learning how to code, she’ll say, “I don’t know what ___21___ to write.” and shows a ___22___ text editor. But if the teacher presses undo a few times, she’ll see her student wrote code and then ___23___ it. Instead of showing the ___24___ that she made, she’d rather show nothing at all.
Some people worry about our budget deficit (赤字), but I worry about our ____25____ deficit. Most girls are raised to ____26____ risk and failure. This is ____27____ women are underrepresented in STEM, in Congress, and pretty much everywhere you look. We have to socialize our girls to be comfortable with ____28____, and we’ve got to do it now. We have to teach them to be brave in schools and early in their careers, when it has the most potential to ____29____ their lives, and we have to show them that they will be loved and ____30____ not for being perfect but for being courageous.
16. A. ran for B. lied to C. voted against D. traded with
17. A. on B. off C. inside D. behind
18. A. classic B. simple C. different D. complex
19. A. risky B. perfect C. stupid D. beautiful
20. A. fear B. effort C. trouble D. struggle
21. A. code B. answer C. deficit D. character
22. A. random B. blank C. marked D. broken
23. A. used B. saved C. cracked D. deleted
24. A. mess B. success C. progress D. difference
25. A. honesty B. bravery C. generosity D. determination
26. A. face B. avoid C. admit D. expect
27. A. why B. how C. when D. where
28. A. doubt B. danger C. uncertainty D. imperfection
29. A. earn B. risk C. impact D. enjoy
30. A. inspired B. accepted C. tolerated D. protected
第二节 句子填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
31. They have received numerous _________ (complain) about the noise coming from the construction site. (所给词的适当形式填空)
32. It would definitely break our heart if our principal called________the annual sports meeting due to bad weather. (用适当的词填空)
33. The miners_________(trap) underground for days before rescuers finally reached them. (所给词的适当形式填空)
34. It is believed that students with STEM skills are a driving force that keeps China creative,________(compete), and innovative. (所给词的适当形式填空)
35. China's_________(commit) to maintaining world peace is admirable, and its efforts to promote peace and development have been recognized by a lot of countries. (所给词的适当形式填空)
36. There was widespread_________(critical) of the government’s handling of the nuclear meltdown. (所给词的适当形式填空)
37. Everyone was busy preparing for the final exam, ________was Jessica, who stayed up late studying.
38. I_________(plan) to help him with the project, but our boss assigned me to another job. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. Despite its popularity, the MBTI can be_________(accurate) and misleading, and it doesn't define who we are. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. As the excavation efforts at Sanxingdui continue, large quantities of stunning cultural relics have come to light, leaving more mysteries_________(solve). (所给词的适当形式填空)
第三节 完成句子（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
41. When it came to his major, Qian Weichang, an alumnus of our school,________（优先处理）the needs of our country. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
42. After Fan Zhendong endured a tough contest and won over Tomokazu Harimoto in a seven-set thriller, the audience________（爆发出雷鸣般的掌声）. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
43. Not only has the annual sports meeting_________（为……增添乐趣）our school life，but also encouraged students to embrace a healthy lifestyle by integrating sports into their everyday routine. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
44. Though she stumbled and fell on the running track heavily, the athlete_________(强忍住她的泪水) and proceeded with the race. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
45. As they walked along the beach, the children laughed joyfully, their faces _________(沐浴在阳光中) and the salty breeze. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
46. She promised to_________(忠诚于) her dreams, dedicating herself to her passions despite the challenges she faced. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
47. Tu Youyou’s research shows that__________(……没有限制) the breakthroughs we can achieve in medicine when we persist in our quest for knowledge. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
48. After years of hard work and dedication, she finally__________（实现她的抱负）of becoming a published author, celebrating her first boo release. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
49. He,_________(出于好奇), opened the old, dusty book found in the attic, eager to uncover its hidden secrets. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
50. _________(令他感到好笑的是), the puppy clumsily chased its tail, providing endless laughter for everyone watching. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第四节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold and a string of historic moments to remember-the Chinese delegation ended its Paris Olympic campaign on ____51____ high note with resounding success both on and off the field.
As the Olympic flame went ____52____ after an extraordinary show of human strength and endurance for two weeks, Team China’s outstanding performance, ____53____ (highlight) by a record of 40 gold medals, the ____54____ (adore) nature of young athletes and their friendly exchanges with their foreign peers, was enshrined (载入) in the history of the Games in Paris.
Apart from 48 gold medals at Beijing 2008, it was the first time Team China ____55____ (win) 40 medals, ____56____ (reach) new heights in terms of the total number of gold medals at any overseas edition of the Summer Olympics. More encouragingly, this summer, a series of major breakthroughs ____57____ (make), such as China’s first tennis singles Olympic gold, won by women’s ace Zheng Qinwen and swimming prodigy Pan Zhanle’s world record-breaking win in the men’s 100m freestyle, ____58____ prove that our athletic strength has been significantly expanded to Western-dominated sports with much balanced prowess. Sun Yingsha, world No.1 in women’s table tennis, said that China’s overall prosperity and strength have served as a proud source of ____59____ (motivate) for all her fellow Olympians.
By putting their colorful and vibrant images on full display, China’s modern-day Olympians have broken the stereotypes (刻板印象) portrayed by Western media about those hard-working ______60______ sometimes shy and quiet athletes decades ago, representing a more open and confident generation of athletes who no longer hide their light under a bushel.
第四部分 读后续写（满分25分）
61. 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。
In a small town, there lived a young girl named Emily. She had a deep passion for table tennis and dreamed of becoming a professional player. Despite her young age, she was determined to work hard and make her dream come true.
From the moment when Emily picked up a table tennis paddle, she was impressed by the sport. She spent every spare moment practicing her shots, focusing on her footwork and mastering different techniques. Each time she stepped on the court, she was eager to improve and pushed herself to the limit. Unluckily, Emily faced a visual impairment (缺陷) that threatened to slow her progress. She was born with a condition that affected her sight. Some people doubted her ability to play table tennis and said, “Emily, your impairment is a disadvantage. It is impossible to play table tennis well!”
But Emily refused to let their doubts consume her. With solid determination, Emily turned her impairment into strength. She used her other heightened senses to her advantage, relying on touch and sound to anticipate her opponents’ moves. While others relied on sight, she developed an incredible sense of intuition (直觉) and strategy.
Emily finally excelled in table tennis, achieving incredible milestones and representing her town in many competitions. She became an advocate of the sport in her town. However, Emily decided not to settle for winning in her comfort zone but to challenge for something higher. She joined a training team guided by a world-class coach, which brought together the world’s top table tennis players.
In the training team, Emily went through a series of trials. She carried out high-intensity training. She needed to improve not only the batting skills but also perseverance and the sense of teamwork. Her coach often encouraged her and said, “Anyone, regardless of ability, could find success.”
A few years later, Emily’s efforts paid off. She got her chance. As a member of the national team, she took part in an important international competition. That was the stage for her to show her skills, and it was also the important moment for her to realize her dream.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In the competition, Emily found herself facing a strong opponent, Lily.
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After the competition, Emily’s story spread throughout the table tennis community.
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无锡市第一中学2024-2025学年度第一学期阶段性质量检测试卷
高二英语
答案版
2024.10
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 mnuch is the shirt？
A. 19.15. B. f9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What wwill the speakers do next
A.Visit Simon. B.Plan a picnic. C.Make a call.
2. How was the weather during the woman's trip
A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Windy.
3. Why does the woman recommend Gramercy Tavern
A.Its price is low. B.Its food is tasty. C.Its service is excellent.
4. What will the woman most probably give Kathy
A.A handmade bag. B.A scarf. C.A box of chocolates.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A book. B.A writer. C.A list.
第二节（共15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。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 probable relationship between the speakers
A.Workmates. B.Schoolmates. C.Neighbors.
7. What does the man plan to do next month
A.Fish by the river. B.Move his house. C.Go to the beach.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A.At a meeting room. B. At the Regents Company. C.At the front desk.
9. When will the taxi arrive
A.At 1:15. B.At 1:30. C.At 2:00.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where did the man's interest in business come from
A.His childhood experience. B. His college courses. C.His school project.
11.What does the man do now
A.He manages his father's shop.
B.He works at a foreign company.
C.He does import trade on his own.
12. What is the woman
A.A businesswoman. B.A reporter. C.A student.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man's problem
A.He can't find a job. B.He is too busy with work. C.He missed a job interview.
14. What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Move to another city. B.Join an online group. C.Talk to his boss.
15. What does the man think of the woman's idea
A.Interesting. B.Excellent. C.Strange.
16. What will the man do next
A.Surf the Internet. B.Send an applicationletter. C. Buy some clothes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A.Teaching a class. B.Presenting a guest. C.Sharing an experience.
18. What is the purpose of Street Play Project
A.To establish a better community.
B.To make children play in the street safely.
C. To call for volunteers to help local residents.
19. When did Alice Riches come up with Street Play Project
A.Two years ago. B.Four years ago. C.Six years ago.
20. What does Alice Riches want to do
A.Close the street longer.
B.Get more children involved.
C. Promote the project to other cities.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）
A
Eiffel Tower Tour by the Lift
Eiffel Tower Tour by the Lift
Standing tall at 1,063 feet, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. Being a popular tourist destination, thousands of people come to explore the beauty of the Eiffel Tower every day.
The day of your visit
Each e - ticket bears the name of its owner. Remember to bring ID for all of your group, including children. We may ask to see your ID, as well as any supporting documents for reduced rates （disability registration）.
Make sure you check the time on your e - ticket. This is the time when you need to be on the esplanade, in a queue for “visitors with tickets”. We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance so that you have time to make it through the security checks at the entrance.
Eiffel tower ticket prices
Ticket with lift — Second floor Adults Youths （aged 12-24） Children （aged 4-11） Children （under 4）
18.80? 9.40? 4.70? 0.00?
Ticket with lift — The top floor Adults Youths （aged 12-24） Children （aged 4-11） Children （under 4）
29.40? 14.70? 7.40? 0.00?
All the prices can be found on the e - tickets.
Carry minimal belongings
The Eiffel Tower does not have a locker room, so you will have to carry your belongings with you during the entirety of your visit. When you are caught in awe, it’s easy for eagle-eyed opportunists to do their tricks. Be mindful and carry minimal belongings such as your wallet, tickets, ID proof, and a water bottle. There is no left-luggage facility for non-permitted items, like wheeled suitcases, large luggage, non-folding buggies (童车) at the Eiffel Tower.
1. Which of the following may not be shown on the e- ticket
A. The visitor’s name. B. The visiting time.
C. The reduced rate. D. The ticket price.
2. What’s the charge for a couple with twins aged 8 who take the lift to the top
A. 42.30?. B. 47.00?. C. 66.20?. D. 73.60?.
3. What should you know when visiting the Eiffel Tower
A. Caution can help avoid theft.
B. Drinks can’t be taken in the lift.
C. Your bag can be kept in a locker.
D. Folding buggies are not allowed.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
B
A new study has found that experiencing nature, such as taking a walk in a park or even just viewing photos of a natural setting, encourages healthier food choices.
“We found that exposure to nature increases the importance that people attach to health compared to taste or other properties when making food choices,” explained Maria Langlois, assistant professor at Southern Methodist University and first author of the study.
Gathering evidence from hundreds of participants from five different studies across three countries over seven years, Langlois examined the food choices made after both real-world and virtual experiences of nature. In the first study conducted in France, participants took a twenty-minute long walk through either a large green park or the city, taking photos along the way. Afterwards, they could choose what they wanted to eat from a snack buffet. Those who walked in nature ate healthier snacks compared to the urban city walkers.
But was it nature or the photo that did the trick The researchers moved online, and took on more participants. One group were shown a photo of a hotel room with a window view of a natural setting while the other group had a window view of an urban setting. A third control group had no window view — they had closed curtains. Those exposed to “nature” in this way were found to make healthier food choices compared to both the control and urban groups. “By including a control condition in our work, this research shows that it is not exposure to urban environments that is driving unhealthy food choices, but really exposure to natural environments that is driving healthier food choices," said Langlois.
With almost 70% of the world’s population expected to live in urbanized areas by 2050, this research could provide urban planners with important insight into the health implications (影响) of their designs. It is also hoped that highlighting benefits of nature may promote environmental conservation efforts as people realize we need nature.
4. What is Maria Langlois’s study mainly about
A. The impact of nature on physical exercise. B. The influence of nature on food choices.
C. The effect of urban environments on health. D. The comparison of real and virtual experiences.
5. How did the researchers mainly conduct the further study in paragraph 4
A. By giving reasons. B. By doing interviews.
C. By taking quotations. D. By making comparisons.
6. What would urban planners do for future cities
A. To build more parks. B. To dig more tunnels.
C. To widen the lanes. D. To construct high-rise buildings.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A
C
Most people enjoy variety. We like to eat different foods from meal to meal. We wear different clothes. We like to try new activities and visit new places. We become bored when there is little variety. Nevertheless, there’s one place where we tend to dislike variety, and that’s in each other. We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that we do not share.
There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals. This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic.
This sort of variation may be uncomfortable for individuals, but it’s critical to the survival of any species. If all finches (雀科鸣鸟) were identical, for example, and their environment changed in some significant, harmful ways, like an increase in the temperature or a decrease in water, all of them would be equally affected and the species might become extinct. This insight into variation comes from Charles Darwin, and it’s known as population thinking. Most people associate Darwin with his evolutionary theory of natural selection, but population thinking may be an even greater scientific achievement. The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce. Variation is therefore a prerequisite for natural selection to work.
Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding and even annoying at times, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise for your brain. When you meet someone who looks different or thinks differently from you, treat your discomfort as a cue to be curious and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold the view that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, this mindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations, and more adaptable to change.
7. Which of the following might make people feel uncomfortable
A. Having an adventure in the wild.
B. Taking a trip to a foreign country.
C. Sharing traveling experiences with others.
D. Socializing with people from diverse cultures.
8. What does the second paragraph focus on
A. People’s unwillingness to deal with new things.
B. The significance of learning new things in our life.
C. The biological explanations for people’s discomfort.
D. The role of the nervous system in learning new things.
9. What does the underlined word “prerequisite” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A Requirement. B. Substitute. C. Motivation. D. Challenge.
10. What does the writer mainly want to convey
A. Why we tend to chase and enjoy variation.
B. How we can benefit from seeking variation.
C. How we should treat the differences we find in others.
D. Why we should get along with people different from us.
【答案】7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下列短文，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。
Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first ____11____ Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.____12____ It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.____13____.
____14____ Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.____15____ Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A. It’s one thing to know your personality type.
B. It’s a great way to show that you care about others.
C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G. It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
【答案】11. C 12. G 13. F 14. D 15. E
第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分57.5分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
At 33, I did something brave, or some would say stupid. I ___16___ Congress (国会). For years, I had existed safely ___17___ the scenes in politics as an organizer, but in my heart, I always wanted to run. The polls (投票), however, told a very ___18___ story. I only got 19 percent of the vote. Despite the result, this was the first time in my entire life that I had done something that was truly brave, where I didn’t worry about being ___19___.
In 2012, I started a company to teach girls to code. We immediately see our girls’ ___20___ of not being perfect. When the girls are first learning how to code, she’ll say, “I don’t know what ___21___ to write.” and shows a ___22___ text editor. But if the teacher presses undo a few times, she’ll see her student wrote code and then ___23___ it. Instead of showing the ___24___ that she made, she’d rather show nothing at all.
Some people worry about our budget deficit (赤字), but I worry about our ____25____ deficit. Most girls are raised to ____26____ risk and failure. This is ____27____ women are underrepresented in STEM, in Congress, and pretty much everywhere you look. We have to socialize our girls to be comfortable with ____28____, and we’ve got to do it now. We have to teach them to be brave in schools and early in their careers, when it has the most potential to ____29____ their lives, and we have to show them that they will be loved and ____30____ not for being perfect but for being courageous.
16. A. ran for B. lied to C. voted against D. traded with
17. A. on B. off C. inside D. behind
18. A. classic B. simple C. different D. complex
19. A. risky B. perfect C. stupid D. beautiful
20. A. fear B. effort C. trouble D. struggle
21. A. code B. answer C. deficit D. character
22. A. random B. blank C. marked D. broken
23. A. used B. saved C. cracked D. deleted
24. A. mess B. success C. progress D. difference
25. A. honesty B. bravery C. generosity D. determination
26. A. face B. avoid C. admit D. expect
27. A. why B. how C. when D. where
28. A. doubt B. danger C. uncertainty D. imperfection
29. A. earn B. risk C. impact D. enjoy
30. A. inspired B. accepted C. tolerated D. protected
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. A 21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. B
第二节 句子填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
31. They have received numerous _________ (complain) about the noise coming from the construction site. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】complaints
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他们收到了许多关于建筑工地噪音的投诉。分析句子可知，此空应填名词作宾语，complaint，表“投诉”，为可数名词，再由numerous可知，这里应用复数形式。故填complaints。
32. It would definitely break our heart if our principal called________the annual sports meeting due to bad weather. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】off
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：如果我们的校长由于天气原因取消年度运动会，这肯定会让我们心碎。call off“取消”符合句意。故填off。
33. The miners_________(trap) underground for days before rescuers finally reached them. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had been trapped
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意：矿工们被困在地下好几天之后，救援人员终于找到了他们。主语与谓语构成被动关系，根据后文before rescuers finally reached them可知发生在过去的过去，用过去完成时的被动语态。故填had been trapped。
34. It is believed that students with STEM skills are a driving force that keeps China creative,________(compete), and innovative. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】competitive
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：人们相信，具备STEM技能的学生是中国保持创造力，竞争力和创新力的推动力。空处与空前“creative”和空后“and innovative.”并列，应填形容词competitive，作China的宾语补足语。故填competitive。
35. China's_________(commit) to maintaining world peace is admirable, and its efforts to promote peace and development have been recognized by a lot of countries. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】commitment
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：中国维护世界和平的决心令人钦佩，促进和平与发展的努力得到许多国家的认可。由空前China's名词所有格可知，此处为名词形式commitment“承诺”作句子的主语。故填commitment。
36. There was widespread_________(critical) of the government’s handling of the nuclear meltdown. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】criticism
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：政府对核熔毁的处理受到了广泛的批评。分析句子可知，此空应填名词作主语，criticism，表“批评”，为不可数名词，符合句意。故填criticism。
37. Everyone was busy preparing for the final exam, ________was Jessica, who stayed up late studying.
【答案】so
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：每个人都在忙着准备期末考试，杰西卡也是，她熬夜学习。分析句子可知，此处为so +be动词+主语，表示“表示某人或某物的情况与前面所叙述的肯定情况相同”，满足句意要求，所以此处为so的填入。故填so。
38. I_________(plan) to help him with the project, but our boss assigned me to another job. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had planned
【解析】
【详解】考查过去完成时，句意：我本来打算帮他做这个项目，但我们的老板给了我另一份工作。分析句子可知，这里考查had planned，是一种虚拟语气，表示“本打算做却没做”。故填had planned。
39. Despite its popularity, the MBTI can be_________(accurate) and misleading, and it doesn't define who we are. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】inaccurate
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：尽管MBTI很受欢迎，但它可能是不准确和误导的，它并不能定义我们是谁。根据空后的misleading“有误导性的”可知，此处应为accurate“准确的”的反义词inaccurate“不准确的”作表语，满足句意要求。故填inaccurate。
40. As the excavation efforts at Sanxingdui continue, large quantities of stunning cultural relics have come to light, leaving more mysteries_________(solve). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to be solved
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：随着三星堆发掘工作的继续，大量令人惊叹的文物被发掘出来，留下了更多的谜团将被解决。分析句子可知，此空应填非谓语，more mysteries与solve为被动关系，再由句意可知，这里考查leave sth to be done，表“留下某事要被做”，为固定搭配，这里不定式表将来。故填to be solved。
第三节 完成句子（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
41. When it came to his major, Qian Weichang, an alumnus of our school,________（优先处理）the needs of our country. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】gave priority to
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。句意：在专业选择上，我校校友钱伟长优先考虑了国家的需要。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为动词短语give priority to“优先处理”，满足句意要求，结合从句动词came可知，此处为一般过去时。故填gave priority to。
42. After Fan Zhendong endured a tough contest and won over Tomokazu Harimoto in a seven-set thriller, the audience________（爆发出雷鸣般的掌声）. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】broke into loud applause
【解析】
【详解】考查一般过去时态。句意：在经过艰难的比赛并在七局大战中战胜张本智和后，樊振东赢得了观众的雷鸣般掌声。“the audience”是句子主语，空处是谓语部分。“爆发出雷鸣般的掌声”应用break into loud applause表示，另外，根据“endured”可知，句子描述了一个过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时态，break的过去式为broke。故填broke into loud applause。
43. Not only has the annual sports meeting_________（为……增添乐趣）our school life，but also encouraged students to embrace a healthy lifestyle by integrating sports into their everyday routine. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】added fun to
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：一年一度的运动会不仅为我们的学校生活增添了乐趣，还鼓励学生通过将运动融入日常生活来拥抱健康的生活方式。空处是谓语动词，“为……增添乐趣”英文为add fun to，否定词置于句首，句子部分倒装，助动词has提前，说明句子是现在完成时，谓语动词用过去分词形式。故填added fun to。
44. Though she stumbled and fell on the running track heavily, the athlete_________(强忍住她的泪水) and proceeded with the race. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】held back her tears
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。句意：虽然她绊了一跤，重重地摔倒在跑道上，但这位运动员忍住了眼泪，继续比赛。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为动词短语hold back“强忍住”，表示“她的泪水”为名词短语her tears；结合从句动词stumbled可知，此处为陈述过去发生的事情，为一般过去时。故填held back her tears。
45. As they walked along the beach, the children laughed joyfully, their faces _________(沐浴阳光中) and the salty breeze. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】bathed in the sunshine
【解析】
【详解】考查独立主格形式。句意：当他们沿着海滩散步时，孩子们高兴地笑了，他们的脸沐浴在阳光和咸味的微风中。根据中文提示可知，表示“沐浴”应用bathe，表示“在阳光”中应用in the sunshine，且 their faces与bathe为被动关系，所以这里应用过去分词形式构成独立主格形式。故填bathed in the sunshine。
46. She promised to_________(忠诚于) her dreams, dedicating herself to her passions despite the challenges she faced. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】be loyal to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和非谓语动词。句意：她承诺忠于自己的梦想，尽管面对挑战，仍全身心投入自己的激情。根据汉语提示，表示“忠诚于”用固定短语be loyal to，promise to do sth承诺做某事。故答案为be loyal to。
47. Tu Youyou’s research shows that__________(……没有限制) the breakthroughs we can achieve in medicine when we persist in our quest for knowledge. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】there are no restrictions of
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：屠呦呦的研究表明，当我们坚持追求知识时，我们在医学上取得的突破是不受限制的。根据中文提示可知，表示“……没有限制”应用there are no restrictions of，为固定句型，时态与前面保持一致用一般现在时。故填there are no restrictions of。
48. After years of hard work and dedication, she finally__________（实现她的抱负）of becoming a published author, celebrating her first boo release. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】realized/achieved/fulfilled her ambition
【解析】
【详解】考查动词和名词。句意：经过多年的努力和奉献，她终于实现了成为一名出版作家的抱负，庆祝了她的第一次发行。根据中文提示可知，表示“实现”应用realize或者achieve或者fulfill，在本句中作谓语，且由句意可知，这里时态应用一般过去时表示过去情况；表示“她的抱负”应用her ambition，在本句中作宾语。故填realized/achieved/fulfilled her ambition。
49. He,_________(出于好奇), opened the old, dusty book found in the attic, eager to uncover its hidden secrets. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】out of curiosity
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。句意：出于好奇，他打开了在阁楼发现的那本陈旧而满是灰尘的书，急于揭开其中隐藏的秘密。“出于好奇”应使用介词短语out of curiosity。作状语。故填out of curiosity。
50. _________(令他感到好笑的是), the puppy clumsily chased its tail, providing endless laughter for everyone watching. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】To his amusement
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：让他感到好笑的是，这只小狗笨拙地追逐着自己的尾巴，给围观的人带来了无尽的笑声。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为固定短语To one’s amusement“让某人感到好笑的是”，满足句意要求。故填To his amusement。
第四节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold and a string of historic moments to remember-the Chinese delegation ended its Paris Olympic campaign on ____51____ high note with resounding success both on and off the field.
As the Olympic flame went ____52____ after an extraordinary show of human strength and endurance for two weeks, Team China’s outstanding performance, ____53____ (highlight) by a record of 40 gold medals, the ____54____ (adore) nature of young athletes and their friendly exchanges with their foreign peers, was enshrined (载入) in the history of the Games in Paris.
Apart from 48 gold medals at Beijing 2008, it was the first time Team China ____55____ (win) 40 medals, ____56____ (reach) new heights in terms of the total number of gold medals at any overseas edition of the Summer Olympics. More encouragingly, this summer, a series of major breakthroughs ____57____ (make), such as China’s first tennis singles Olympic gold, won by women’s ace Zheng Qinwen and swimming prodigy Pan Zhanle’s world record-breaking win in the men’s 100m freestyle, ____58____ prove that our athletic strength has been significantly expanded to Western-dominated sports with much balanced prowess. Sun Yingsha, world No.1 in women’s table tennis, said that China’s overall prosperity and strength have served as a proud source of ____59____ (motivate) for all her fellow Olympians.
By putting their colorful and vibrant images on full display, China’s modern-day Olympians have broken the stereotypes (刻板印象) portrayed by Western media about those hard-working ______60______ sometimes shy and quiet athletes decades ago, representing a more open and confident generation of athletes who no longer hide their light under a bushel.
【答案】51. a 52. out
53. highlighted
54. adorable
55. had won
56. reaching
57. were made
58. which 59. motivation
60. but
第四部分 读后续写（满分25分）
61. 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。
In a small town, there lived a young girl named Emily. She had a deep passion for table tennis and dreamed of becoming a professional player. Despite her young age, she was determined to work hard and make her dream come true.
From the moment when Emily picked up a table tennis paddle, she was impressed by the sport. She spent every spare moment practicing her shots, focusing on her footwork and mastering different techniques. Each time she stepped on the court, she was eager to improve and pushed herself to the limit. Unluckily, Emily faced a visual impairment (缺陷) that threatened to slow her progress. She was born with a condition that affected her sight. Some people doubted her ability to play table tennis and said, “Emily, your impairment is a disadvantage. It is impossible to play table tennis well!”
But Emily refused to let their doubts consume her. With solid determination, Emily turned her impairment into strength. She used her other heightened senses to her advantage, relying on touch and sound to anticipate her opponents’ moves. While others relied on sight, she developed an incredible sense of intuition (直觉) and strategy.
Emily finally excelled in table tennis, achieving incredible milestones and representing her town in many competitions. She became an advocate of the sport in her town. However, Emily decided not to settle for winning in her comfort zone but to challenge for something higher. She joined a training team guided by a world-class coach, which brought together the world’s top table tennis players.
In the training team, Emily went through a series of trials. She carried out high-intensity training. She needed to improve not only the batting skills but also perseverance and the sense of teamwork. Her coach often encouraged her and said, “Anyone, regardless of ability, could find success.”
A few years later, Emily’s efforts paid off. She got her chance. As a member of the national team, she took part in an important international competition. That was the stage for her to show her skills, and it was also the important moment for her to realize her dream.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In the competition Emily found herself facing a strong opponent, Lily.
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After the competition, Emily’s story spread throughout the table tennis community.
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【答案】参考范文:
In the competition, Emily found herself facing a strong opponent, Lily. Lily was known for her exceptional skills and had won numerous championships. It was intimidating, but Emily never backed down. Many viewers thought Emily was no match for Lily. As the match began, Emily gathered all her energy and put her training to the test. With each precise shot and swift movements, Emily surprised everyone, including Lily. It was a fierce battle. Finally, with a powerful serve, Emily sent the ball flying across the table. It grazed the edge and landed on the opponent’s side, securing her victory.
After the competition, Emily’s story spread throughout the table tennis community. She became an inspiration to other players, especially those born with defects. More and more players joined the team where she was training. And her coach was proud of her. When training new students, he always used Emily as a good example. “Emily’s story teaches us that limitations can serve as a stepping stone to greatness. It reminds us not to let others define our potential. With a resilient spirit, we can achieve anything we set our hearts on, just like Emily did in the world of table tennis.”
高二英语
2024.10
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 mnuch is the shirt？
A. 19.15. B. f9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What wwill the speakers do next
A.Visit Simon. B.Plan a picnic. C.Make a call.
2. How was the weather during the woman's trip
A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Windy.
3. Why does the woman recommend Gramercy Tavern
A.Its price is low. B.Its food is tasty. C.Its service is excellent.
4. What will the woman most probably give Kathy
A.A handmade bag. B.A scarf. C.A box of chocolates.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A book. B.A writer. C.A list.
第二节（共15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。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 probable relationship between the speakers
A.Workmates. B.Schoolmates. C.Neighbors.
7. What does the man plan to do next month
A.Fish by the river. B.Move his house. C.Go to the beach.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A.At a meeting room. B. At the Regents Company. C.At the front desk.
9. When will the taxi arrive
A.At 1:15. B.At 1:30. C.At 2:00.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where did the man's interest in business come from
A.His childhood experience. B. His college courses. C.His school project.
11.What does the man do now
A.He manages his father's shop.
B.He works at a foreign company.
C.He does import trade on his own.
12. What is the woman
AA businesswoman. B.A reporter. C.A student.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man's problem
A.He can't find a job. B.He is too busy with work. C.He missed a job interview.
14. What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Move to another city. B.Join an online group. C.Talk to his boss.
15. What does the man think of the woman's idea
A.Interesting. B.Excellent. C.Strange.
16. What will the man do next
A.Surf the Internet. B.Send an applicationletter. C. Buy some clothes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A.Teaching a class. B.Presenting a guest. C.Sharing an experience.
18. What is the purpose of Street Play Project
A.To establish a better community.
B.To make children play in the street safely.
C. To call for volunteers to help local residents.
19. When did Alice Riches come up with Street Play Project
ATwo years ago. B.Four years ago. C.Six years ago.
20. What does Alice Riches want to do
A.Close the street longer.
B.Get more children involved.
C. Promote the project to other cities.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）
A
Eiffel Tower Tour by the Lift
Eiffel Tower Tour by the Lift
Standing tall at 1,063 feet, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. Being a popular tourist destination, thousands of people come to explore the beauty of the Eiffel Tower every day.
The day of your visit
Each e - ticket bears the name of its owner. Remember to bring ID for all of your group, including children. We may ask to see your ID, as well as any supporting documents for reduced rates （disability registration）.
Make sure you check the time on your e - ticket. This is the time when you need to be on the esplanade, in a queue for “visitors with tickets”. We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance so that you have time to make it through the security checks at the entrance.
Eiffel tower ticket prices
Ticket with lift — Second floor Adults Youths （aged 12-24） Children （aged 4-11） Children （under 4）
1880? 9.40? 4.70? 0.00?
Ticket with lift — The top floor Adults Youths （aged 12-24） Children （aged 4-11） Children （under 4）
29.40? 1470? 7.40? 0.00?
All the prices can be found on the e - tickets.
Carry minimal belongings
The Eiffel Tower does not have a locker room, so you will have to carry your belongings with you during the entirety of your visit. When you are caught in awe, it’s easy for eagle-eyed opportunists to do their tricks. Be mindful and carry minimal belongings such as your wallet, tickets, ID proof, and a water bottle. There is no left-luggage facility for non-permitted items, like wheeled suitcases, large luggage, non-folding buggies (童车) at the Eiffel Tower.
1. Which of the following may not be shown on the e- ticket
A. The visitor’s name. B. The visiting time.
C. The reduced rate. D. The ticket price.
2. What’s the charge for a couple with twins aged 8 who take the lift to the top
A. 42.30?. B. 47.00?. C. 66.20?. D. 73.60?.
3. What should you know when visiting the Eiffel Tower
A. Caution can help avoid theft.
B. Drinks can’t be taken in the lift.
C. Your bag can be kept in a locker.
D. Folding buggies are not allowed.
B
A new study has found that experiencing nature, such as taking a walk in a park or even just viewing photos of a natural setting, encourages healthier food choices.
“We found that exposure to nature increases the importance that people attach to health compared to taste or other properties when making food choices,” explained Maria Langlois, assistant professor at Southern Methodist University and first author of the study.
Gathering evidence from hundreds of participants from five different studies across three countries over seven years, Langlois examined the food choices made after both real-world and virtual experiences of nature. In the first study conducted in France, participants took a twenty-minute long walk through either a large green park or the city, taking photos along the way. Afterwards, they could choose what they wanted to eat from a snack buffet. Those who walked in nature ate healthier snacks compared to the urban city walkers.
But was it nature or the photo that did the trick The researchers moved online, and took on more participants. One group were shown a photo of a hotel room with a window view of a natural setting while the other group had a window view of an urban setting. A third control group had no window view — they had closed curtains. Those exposed to “nature” in this way were found to make healthier food choices compared to both the control and urban groups. “By including a control condition in our work, this research shows that it is not exposure to urban environments that is driving unhealthy food choices, but really exposure to natural environments that is driving healthier food choices," said Langlois.
With almost 70% of the world’s population expected to live in urbanized areas by 2050, this research could provide urban planners with important insight into the health implications (影响) of their designs. It is also hoped that highlighting benefits of nature may promote environmental conservation efforts as people realize we need nature.
4. What is Maria Langlois’s study mainly about
A. The impact of nature on physical exercise. B. The influence of nature on food choices.
C. The effect of urban environments on health. D. The comparison of real and virtual experiences.
5. How did the researchers mainly conduct the further study in paragraph 4
A. By giving reasons. B. By doing interviews.
C. By taking quotations. D. By making comparisons.
6. What would urban planners do for future cities
A. To build more parks. B. To dig more tunnels.
C. To widen the lanes. D. To construct high-rise buildings.
C
Most people enjoy variety. We like to eat different foods from meal to meal. We wear different clothes. We like to try new activities and visit new places. We become bored when there is little variety. Nevertheless there’s one place where we tend to dislike variety, and that’s in each other. We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that we do not share.
There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals. This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic.
This sort of variation may be uncomfortable for individuals, but it’s critical to the survival of any species. If all finches (雀科鸣鸟) were identical, for example, and their environment changed in some significant, harmful ways, like an increase in the temperature or a decrease in water, all of them would be equally affected and the species might become extinct. This insight into variation comes from Charles Darwin, and it’s known as population thinking. Most people associate Darwin with his evolutionary theory of natural selection, but population thinking may be an even greater scientific achievement. The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce. Variation is therefore a prerequisite for natural selection to work.
Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding and even annoying at times, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise for your brain. When you meet someone who looks different or thinks differently from you, treat your discomfort as a cue to be curious and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold the view that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, this mindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations, and more adaptable to change.
7. Which of the following might make people feel uncomfortable
A. Having an adventure in the wild.
B. Taking a trip to a foreign country.
C. Sharing traveling experiences with others.
D. Socializing with people from diverse cultures.
8. What does the second paragraph focus on
A. People’s unwillingness to deal with new things.
B. The significance of learning new things in our life.
C. The biological explanations for people’s discomfort.
D. The role of the nervous system in learning new things.
9. What does the underlined word “prerequisite” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Requirement. B. Substitute. C. Motivation. D. Challenge.
10. What does the writer mainly want to convey
A. Why we tend to chase and enjoy variation.
B. How we can benefit from seeking variation.
C. How we should treat the differences we find in others.
D. Why we should get along with people different from us.
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下列短文，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。
Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first ____11____ Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.____12____ It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.____13____.
____14____ Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.____15____ Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A. It’s one thing to know your personality type.
B. It’s a great way to show that you care about others.
C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G. It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分57.5分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
At 33, I did something brave, or some would say stupid. I ___16___ Congress (国会). For years, I had existed safely ___17___ the scenes in politics as an organizer, but in my heart, I always wanted to run. The polls (投票), however, told a very ___18___ story. I only got 19 percent of the vote. Despite the result, this was the first time in my entire life that I had done something that was truly brave, where I didn’t worry about being ___19___.
In 2012, I started a company to teach girls to code. We immediately see our girls’ ___20___ of not being perfect. When the girls are first learning how to code, she’ll say, “I don’t know what ___21___ to write.” and shows a ___22___ text editor. But if the teacher presses undo a few times, she’ll see her student wrote code and then ___23___ it. Instead of showing the ___24___ that she made, she’d rather show nothing at all.
Some people worry about our budget deficit (赤字), but I worry about our ____25____ deficit. Most girls are raised to ____26____ risk and failure. This is ____27____ women are underrepresented in STEM, in Congress, and pretty much everywhere you look. We have to socialize our girls to be comfortable with ____28____, and we’ve got to do it now. We have to teach them to be brave in schools and early in their careers, when it has the most potential to ____29____ their lives, and we have to show them that they will be loved and ____30____ not for being perfect but for being courageous.
16. A. ran for B. lied to C. voted against D. traded with
17. A. on B. off C. inside D. behind
18. A. classic B. simple C. different D. complex
19. A. risky B. perfect C. stupid D. beautiful
20. A. fear B. effort C. trouble D. struggle
21. A. code B. answer C. deficit D. character
22. A. random B. blank C. marked D. broken
23. A. used B. saved C. cracked D. deleted
24. A. mess B. success C. progress D. difference
25. A. honesty B. bravery C. generosity D. determination
26. A. face B. avoid C. admit D. expect
27. A. why B. how C. when D. where
28. A. doubt B. danger C. uncertainty D. imperfection
29. A. earn B. risk C. impact D. enjoy
30. A. inspired B. accepted C. tolerated D. protected
第二节 句子填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
31. They have received numerous _________ (complain) about the noise coming from the construction site. (所给词的适当形式填空)
32. It would definitely break our heart if our principal called________the annual sports meeting due to bad weather. (用适当的词填空)
33. The miners_________(trap) underground for days before rescuers finally reached them. (所给词的适当形式填空)
34. It is believed that students with STEM skills are a driving force that keeps China creative,________(compete), and innovative. (所给词的适当形式填空)
35. China's_________(commit) to maintaining world peace is admirable, and its efforts to promote peace and development have been recognized by a lot of countries. (所给词的适当形式填空)
36. There was widespread_________(critical) of the government’s handling of the nuclear meltdown. (所给词的适当形式填空)
37. Everyone was busy preparing for the final exam, ________was Jessica, who stayed up late studying.
38. I_________(plan) to help him with the project, but our boss assigned me to another job. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. Despite its popularity, the MBTI can be_________(accurate) and misleading, and it doesn't define who we are. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. As the excavation efforts at Sanxingdui continue, large quantities of stunning cultural relics have come to light, leaving more mysteries_________(solve). (所给词的适当形式填空)
第三节 完成句子（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
41. When it came to his major, Qian Weichang, an alumnus of our school,________（优先处理）the needs of our country. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
42. After Fan Zhendong endured a tough contest and won over Tomokazu Harimoto in a seven-set thriller, the audience________（爆发出雷鸣般的掌声）. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
43. Not only has the annual sports meeting_________（为……增添乐趣）our school life，but also encouraged students to embrace a healthy lifestyle by integrating sports into their everyday routine. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
44. Though she stumbled and fell on the running track heavily, the athlete_________(强忍住她的泪水) and proceeded with the race. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
45. As they walked along the beach, the children laughed joyfully, their faces _________(沐浴在阳光中) and the salty breeze. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
46. She promised to_________(忠诚于) her dreams, dedicating herself to her passions despite the challenges she faced. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
47. Tu Youyou’s research shows that__________(……没有限制) the breakthroughs we can achieve in medicine when we persist in our quest for knowledge. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
48. After years of hard work and dedication, she finally__________（实现她的抱负）of becoming a published author, celebrating her first boo release. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
49. He,_________(出于好奇), opened the old, dusty book found in the attic, eager to uncover its hidden secrets. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
50. _________(令他感到好笑的是), the puppy clumsily chased its tail, providing endless laughter for everyone watching. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第四节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold and a string of historic moments to remember-the Chinese delegation ended its Paris Olympic campaign on ____51____ high note with resounding success both on and off the field.
As the Olympic flame went ____52____ after an extraordinary show of human strength and endurance for two weeks, Team China’s outstanding performance, ____53____ (highlight) by a record of 40 gold medals, the ____54____ (adore) nature of young athletes and their friendly exchanges with their foreign peers, was enshrined (载入) in the history of the Games in Paris.
Apart from 48 gold medals at Beijing 2008, it was the first time Team China ____55____ (win) 40 medals, ____56____ (reach) new heights in terms of the total number of gold medals at any overseas edition of the Summer Olympics. More encouragingly, this summer, a series of major breakthroughs ____57____ (make), such as China’s first tennis singles Olympic gold, won by women’s ace Zheng Qinwen and swimming prodigy Pan Zhanle’s world record-breaking win in the men’s 100m freestyle, ____58____ prove that our athletic strength has been significantly expanded to Western-dominated sports with much balanced prowess. Sun Yingsha, world No.1 in women’s table tennis, said that China’s overall prosperity and strength have served as a proud source of ____59____ (motivate) for all her fellow Olympians.
By putting their colorful and vibrant images on full display, China’s modern-day Olympians have broken the stereotypes (刻板印象) portrayed by Western media about those hard-working ______60______ sometimes shy and quiet athletes decades ago, representing a more open and confident generation of athletes who no longer hide their light under a bushel.
第四部分 读后续写（满分25分）
61. 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。
In a small town, there lived a young girl named Emily. She had a deep passion for table tennis and dreamed of becoming a professional player. Despite her young age, she was determined to work hard and make her dream come true.
From the moment when Emily picked up a table tennis paddle, she was impressed by the sport. She spent every spare moment practicing her shots, focusing on her footwork and mastering different techniques. Each time she stepped on the court, she was eager to improve and pushed herself to the limit. Unluckily, Emily faced a visual impairment (缺陷) that threatened to slow her progress. She was born with a condition that affected her sight. Some people doubted her ability to play table tennis and said, “Emily, your impairment is a disadvantage. It is impossible to play table tennis well!”
But Emily refused to let their doubts consume her. With solid determination, Emily turned her impairment into strength. She used her other heightened senses to her advantage, relying on touch and sound to anticipate her opponents’ moves. While others relied on sight, she developed an incredible sense of intuition (直觉) and strategy.
Emily finally excelled in table tennis, achieving incredible milestones and representing her town in many competitions. She became an advocate of the sport in her town. However, Emily decided not to settle for winning in her comfort zone but to challenge for something higher. She joined a training team guided by a world-class coach, which brought together the world’s top table tennis players.
In the training team, Emily went through a series of trials. She carried out high-intensity training. She needed to improve not only the batting skills but also perseverance and the sense of teamwork. Her coach often encouraged her and said, “Anyone, regardless of ability, could find success.”
A few years later, Emily’s efforts paid off. She got her chance. As a member of the national team, she took part in an important international competition. That was the stage for her to show her skills, and it was also the important moment for her to realize her dream.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In the competition, Emily found herself facing a strong opponent, Lily.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
After the competition, Emily’s story spread throughout the table tennis community.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
无锡市第一中学2024-2025学年度第一学期阶段性质量检测试卷
高二英语
答案版
2024.10
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 mnuch is the shirt？
A. 19.15. B. f9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What wwill the speakers do next
A.Visit Simon. B.Plan a picnic. C.Make a call.
2. How was the weather during the woman's trip
A.Sunny. B.Rainy. C.Windy.
3. Why does the woman recommend Gramercy Tavern
A.Its price is low. B.Its food is tasty. C.Its service is excellent.
4. What will the woman most probably give Kathy
A.A handmade bag. B.A scarf. C.A box of chocolates.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A.A book. B.A writer. C.A list.
第二节（共15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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的做答时间。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 probable relationship between the speakers
A.Workmates. B.Schoolmates. C.Neighbors.
7. What does the man plan to do next month
A.Fish by the river. B.Move his house. C.Go to the beach.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A.At a meeting room. B. At the Regents Company. C.At the front desk.
9. When will the taxi arrive
A.At 1:15. B.At 1:30. C.At 2:00.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where did the man's interest in business come from
A.His childhood experience. B. His college courses. C.His school project.
11.What does the man do now
A.He manages his father's shop.
B.He works at a foreign company.
C.He does import trade on his own.
12. What is the woman
A.A businesswoman. B.A reporter. C.A student.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man's problem
A.He can't find a job. B.He is too busy with work. C.He missed a job interview.
14. What does the woman suggest the man do
A.Move to another city. B.Join an online group. C.Talk to his boss.
15. What does the man think of the woman's idea
A.Interesting. B.Excellent. C.Strange.
16. What will the man do next
A.Surf the Internet. B.Send an applicationletter. C. Buy some clothes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker doing
A.Teaching a class. B.Presenting a guest. C.Sharing an experience.
18. What is the purpose of Street Play Project
A.To establish a better community.
B.To make children play in the street safely.
C. To call for volunteers to help local residents.
19. When did Alice Riches come up with Street Play Project
A.Two years ago. B.Four years ago. C.Six years ago.
20. What does Alice Riches want to do
A.Close the street longer.
B.Get more children involved.
C. Promote the project to other cities.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分37.5分）
第一节 阅读理解（共10小题；每小题2.5分，满分25分）
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Eiffel Tower Tour by the Lift
Eiffel Tower Tour by the Lift
Standing tall at 1,063 feet, the Eiffel Tower is an iconic landmark in Paris. Being a popular tourist destination, thousands of people come to explore the beauty of the Eiffel Tower every day.
The day of your visit
Each e - ticket bears the name of its owner. Remember to bring ID for all of your group, including children. We may ask to see your ID, as well as any supporting documents for reduced rates （disability registration）.
Make sure you check the time on your e - ticket. This is the time when you need to be on the esplanade, in a queue for “visitors with tickets”. We recommend arriving 15 minutes in advance so that you have time to make it through the security checks at the entrance.
Eiffel tower ticket prices
Ticket with lift — Second floor Adults Youths （aged 12-24） Children （aged 4-11） Children （under 4）
18.80? 9.40? 4.70? 0.00?
Ticket with lift — The top floor Adults Youths （aged 12-24） Children （aged 4-11） Children （under 4）
29.40? 14.70? 7.40? 0.00?
All the prices can be found on the e - tickets.
Carry minimal belongings
The Eiffel Tower does not have a locker room, so you will have to carry your belongings with you during the entirety of your visit. When you are caught in awe, it’s easy for eagle-eyed opportunists to do their tricks. Be mindful and carry minimal belongings such as your wallet, tickets, ID proof, and a water bottle. There is no left-luggage facility for non-permitted items, like wheeled suitcases, large luggage, non-folding buggies (童车) at the Eiffel Tower.
1. Which of the following may not be shown on the e- ticket
A. The visitor’s name. B. The visiting time.
C. The reduced rate. D. The ticket price.
2. What’s the charge for a couple with twins aged 8 who take the lift to the top
A. 42.30?. B. 47.00?. C. 66.20?. D. 73.60?.
3. What should you know when visiting the Eiffel Tower
A. Caution can help avoid theft.
B. Drinks can’t be taken in the lift.
C. Your bag can be kept in a locker.
D. Folding buggies are not allowed.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
B
A new study has found that experiencing nature, such as taking a walk in a park or even just viewing photos of a natural setting, encourages healthier food choices.
“We found that exposure to nature increases the importance that people attach to health compared to taste or other properties when making food choices,” explained Maria Langlois, assistant professor at Southern Methodist University and first author of the study.
Gathering evidence from hundreds of participants from five different studies across three countries over seven years, Langlois examined the food choices made after both real-world and virtual experiences of nature. In the first study conducted in France, participants took a twenty-minute long walk through either a large green park or the city, taking photos along the way. Afterwards, they could choose what they wanted to eat from a snack buffet. Those who walked in nature ate healthier snacks compared to the urban city walkers.
But was it nature or the photo that did the trick The researchers moved online, and took on more participants. One group were shown a photo of a hotel room with a window view of a natural setting while the other group had a window view of an urban setting. A third control group had no window view — they had closed curtains. Those exposed to “nature” in this way were found to make healthier food choices compared to both the control and urban groups. “By including a control condition in our work, this research shows that it is not exposure to urban environments that is driving unhealthy food choices, but really exposure to natural environments that is driving healthier food choices," said Langlois.
With almost 70% of the world’s population expected to live in urbanized areas by 2050, this research could provide urban planners with important insight into the health implications (影响) of their designs. It is also hoped that highlighting benefits of nature may promote environmental conservation efforts as people realize we need nature.
4. What is Maria Langlois’s study mainly about
A. The impact of nature on physical exercise. B. The influence of nature on food choices.
C. The effect of urban environments on health. D. The comparison of real and virtual experiences.
5. How did the researchers mainly conduct the further study in paragraph 4
A. By giving reasons. B. By doing interviews.
C. By taking quotations. D. By making comparisons.
6. What would urban planners do for future cities
A. To build more parks. B. To dig more tunnels.
C. To widen the lanes. D. To construct high-rise buildings.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A
C
Most people enjoy variety. We like to eat different foods from meal to meal. We wear different clothes. We like to try new activities and visit new places. We become bored when there is little variety. Nevertheless, there’s one place where we tend to dislike variety, and that’s in each other. We often feel uncomfortable with people who practise different habits, or hold beliefs or values that we do not share.
There are reasons for this. When we are exposed to new and different things, our brain works a bit harder than usual. When we’re learning, our nerve cells require more resources, such as water, salt, and various other chemicals. This extra metabolic (新陈代谢的) activity can feel unsettling and unpleasant. And it can feel worse if our nervous system is already under pressure, like in the midst of the pandemic.
This sort of variation may be uncomfortable for individuals, but it’s critical to the survival of any species. If all finches (雀科鸣鸟) were identical, for example, and their environment changed in some significant, harmful ways, like an increase in the temperature or a decrease in water, all of them would be equally affected and the species might become extinct. This insight into variation comes from Charles Darwin, and it’s known as population thinking. Most people associate Darwin with his evolutionary theory of natural selection, but population thinking may be an even greater scientific achievement. The idea of “survival of the fittest” implies that individuals must vary. Some are more suited than others for a given environment, making it easier for them to survive, grow, and reproduce. Variation is therefore a prerequisite for natural selection to work.
Dealing with the vast variety of humankind can be demanding and even annoying at times, but it’s a good investment, sort of like exercise for your brain. When you meet someone who looks different or thinks differently from you, treat your discomfort as a cue to be curious and learn instead of a signal of a problem. Don’t hold the view that the other person should be silenced. Ultimately, this mindset can make you more flexible in adapting to challenging situations, and more adaptable to change.
7. Which of the following might make people feel uncomfortable
A. Having an adventure in the wild.
B. Taking a trip to a foreign country.
C. Sharing traveling experiences with others.
D. Socializing with people from diverse cultures.
8. What does the second paragraph focus on
A. People’s unwillingness to deal with new things.
B. The significance of learning new things in our life.
C. The biological explanations for people’s discomfort.
D. The role of the nervous system in learning new things.
9. What does the underlined word “prerequisite” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A Requirement. B. Substitute. C. Motivation. D. Challenge.
10. What does the writer mainly want to convey
A. Why we tend to chase and enjoy variation.
B. How we can benefit from seeking variation.
C. How we should treat the differences we find in others.
D. Why we should get along with people different from us.
【答案】7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下列短文，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。
Discovering Your True Self Is Vital to Happiness!
Have you found focusing on yourself is at the bottom of the to-do list, because you feel everyone else in your life comes first ____11____ Now is exactly the perfect time to get to know yourself in order to understand yourself.
This isn’t just about identifying your favorite outfit, haircut or flavor of ice cream.____12____ It’s an opportunity for personal growth that can help you make better choices for your wellbeing and lifelong happiness.
There are many tools to help you develop a deeper sense of yourself, including journaling and other forms of creative expression. You can use a guided journal to explore your thoughts and feelings or just free write whatever comes to mind. It’s up to you what you want to do.____13____.
____14____ Take note of how you respond to people, what makes you happy, and what makes you unhappy. This can help you identify patterns that are holding you back, such as feeling insecure or being easily angered. Once you’ve identified these patterns, you can work to change them.
An often overlooked yet very important factor in self-discovery is having healthy boundaries in your personal life.____15____ Clearly communicating your boundaries is also a way to show others that you are in control of your own behavior and can expect the same from them. This is a sign of maturity and respect, two characteristics that are key to having healthy relationships.
A. It’s one thing to know your personality type.
B. It’s a great way to show that you care about others.
C. Taking time for ourselves has been looked down upon.
D. Another way is to observe your behavior in different situations.
E. It allows you to focus on the needs of yourself without ignoring others.
F. But try not to get caught up in the criticism or judgment of your writing.
G. It’s about understanding your inner world and how you fit into the outer world.
【答案】11. C 12. G 13. F 14. D 15. E
第三部分 语言运用（共四节，满分57.5分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
At 33, I did something brave, or some would say stupid. I ___16___ Congress (国会). For years, I had existed safely ___17___ the scenes in politics as an organizer, but in my heart, I always wanted to run. The polls (投票), however, told a very ___18___ story. I only got 19 percent of the vote. Despite the result, this was the first time in my entire life that I had done something that was truly brave, where I didn’t worry about being ___19___.
In 2012, I started a company to teach girls to code. We immediately see our girls’ ___20___ of not being perfect. When the girls are first learning how to code, she’ll say, “I don’t know what ___21___ to write.” and shows a ___22___ text editor. But if the teacher presses undo a few times, she’ll see her student wrote code and then ___23___ it. Instead of showing the ___24___ that she made, she’d rather show nothing at all.
Some people worry about our budget deficit (赤字), but I worry about our ____25____ deficit. Most girls are raised to ____26____ risk and failure. This is ____27____ women are underrepresented in STEM, in Congress, and pretty much everywhere you look. We have to socialize our girls to be comfortable with ____28____, and we’ve got to do it now. We have to teach them to be brave in schools and early in their careers, when it has the most potential to ____29____ their lives, and we have to show them that they will be loved and ____30____ not for being perfect but for being courageous.
16. A. ran for B. lied to C. voted against D. traded with
17. A. on B. off C. inside D. behind
18. A. classic B. simple C. different D. complex
19. A. risky B. perfect C. stupid D. beautiful
20. A. fear B. effort C. trouble D. struggle
21. A. code B. answer C. deficit D. character
22. A. random B. blank C. marked D. broken
23. A. used B. saved C. cracked D. deleted
24. A. mess B. success C. progress D. difference
25. A. honesty B. bravery C. generosity D. determination
26. A. face B. avoid C. admit D. expect
27. A. why B. how C. when D. where
28. A. doubt B. danger C. uncertainty D. imperfection
29. A. earn B. risk C. impact D. enjoy
30. A. inspired B. accepted C. tolerated D. protected
【答案】16. A 17. D 18. C 19. B 20. A 21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. B
第二节 句子填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
31. They have received numerous _________ (complain) about the noise coming from the construction site. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】complaints
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他们收到了许多关于建筑工地噪音的投诉。分析句子可知，此空应填名词作宾语，complaint，表“投诉”，为可数名词，再由numerous可知，这里应用复数形式。故填complaints。
32. It would definitely break our heart if our principal called________the annual sports meeting due to bad weather. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】off
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：如果我们的校长由于天气原因取消年度运动会，这肯定会让我们心碎。call off“取消”符合句意。故填off。
33. The miners_________(trap) underground for days before rescuers finally reached them. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had been trapped
【解析】
【详解】考查时态语态。句意：矿工们被困在地下好几天之后，救援人员终于找到了他们。主语与谓语构成被动关系，根据后文before rescuers finally reached them可知发生在过去的过去，用过去完成时的被动语态。故填had been trapped。
34. It is believed that students with STEM skills are a driving force that keeps China creative,________(compete), and innovative. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】competitive
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：人们相信，具备STEM技能的学生是中国保持创造力，竞争力和创新力的推动力。空处与空前“creative”和空后“and innovative.”并列，应填形容词competitive，作China的宾语补足语。故填competitive。
35. China's_________(commit) to maintaining world peace is admirable, and its efforts to promote peace and development have been recognized by a lot of countries. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】commitment
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：中国维护世界和平的决心令人钦佩，促进和平与发展的努力得到许多国家的认可。由空前China's名词所有格可知，此处为名词形式commitment“承诺”作句子的主语。故填commitment。
36. There was widespread_________(critical) of the government’s handling of the nuclear meltdown. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】criticism
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：政府对核熔毁的处理受到了广泛的批评。分析句子可知，此空应填名词作主语，criticism，表“批评”，为不可数名词，符合句意。故填criticism。
37. Everyone was busy preparing for the final exam, ________was Jessica, who stayed up late studying.
【答案】so
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：每个人都在忙着准备期末考试，杰西卡也是，她熬夜学习。分析句子可知，此处为so +be动词+主语，表示“表示某人或某物的情况与前面所叙述的肯定情况相同”，满足句意要求，所以此处为so的填入。故填so。
38. I_________(plan) to help him with the project, but our boss assigned me to another job. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had planned
【解析】
【详解】考查过去完成时，句意：我本来打算帮他做这个项目，但我们的老板给了我另一份工作。分析句子可知，这里考查had planned，是一种虚拟语气，表示“本打算做却没做”。故填had planned。
39. Despite its popularity, the MBTI can be_________(accurate) and misleading, and it doesn't define who we are. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】inaccurate
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：尽管MBTI很受欢迎，但它可能是不准确和误导的，它并不能定义我们是谁。根据空后的misleading“有误导性的”可知，此处应为accurate“准确的”的反义词inaccurate“不准确的”作表语，满足句意要求。故填inaccurate。
40. As the excavation efforts at Sanxingdui continue, large quantities of stunning cultural relics have come to light, leaving more mysteries_________(solve). (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to be solved
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：随着三星堆发掘工作的继续，大量令人惊叹的文物被发掘出来，留下了更多的谜团将被解决。分析句子可知，此空应填非谓语，more mysteries与solve为被动关系，再由句意可知，这里考查leave sth to be done，表“留下某事要被做”，为固定搭配，这里不定式表将来。故填to be solved。
第三节 完成句子（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
41. When it came to his major, Qian Weichang, an alumnus of our school,________（优先处理）the needs of our country. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】gave priority to
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。句意：在专业选择上，我校校友钱伟长优先考虑了国家的需要。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为动词短语give priority to“优先处理”，满足句意要求，结合从句动词came可知，此处为一般过去时。故填gave priority to。
42. After Fan Zhendong endured a tough contest and won over Tomokazu Harimoto in a seven-set thriller, the audience________（爆发出雷鸣般的掌声）. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】broke into loud applause
【解析】
【详解】考查一般过去时态。句意：在经过艰难的比赛并在七局大战中战胜张本智和后，樊振东赢得了观众的雷鸣般掌声。“the audience”是句子主语，空处是谓语部分。“爆发出雷鸣般的掌声”应用break into loud applause表示，另外，根据“endured”可知，句子描述了一个过去发生的动作，应用一般过去时态，break的过去式为broke。故填broke into loud applause。
43. Not only has the annual sports meeting_________（为……增添乐趣）our school life，but also encouraged students to embrace a healthy lifestyle by integrating sports into their everyday routine. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】added fun to
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：一年一度的运动会不仅为我们的学校生活增添了乐趣，还鼓励学生通过将运动融入日常生活来拥抱健康的生活方式。空处是谓语动词，“为……增添乐趣”英文为add fun to，否定词置于句首，句子部分倒装，助动词has提前，说明句子是现在完成时，谓语动词用过去分词形式。故填added fun to。
44. Though she stumbled and fell on the running track heavily, the athlete_________(强忍住她的泪水) and proceeded with the race. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】held back her tears
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和时态。句意：虽然她绊了一跤，重重地摔倒在跑道上，但这位运动员忍住了眼泪，继续比赛。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为动词短语hold back“强忍住”，表示“她的泪水”为名词短语her tears；结合从句动词stumbled可知，此处为陈述过去发生的事情，为一般过去时。故填held back her tears。
45. As they walked along the beach, the children laughed joyfully, their faces _________(沐浴阳光中) and the salty breeze. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】bathed in the sunshine
【解析】
【详解】考查独立主格形式。句意：当他们沿着海滩散步时，孩子们高兴地笑了，他们的脸沐浴在阳光和咸味的微风中。根据中文提示可知，表示“沐浴”应用bathe，表示“在阳光”中应用in the sunshine，且 their faces与bathe为被动关系，所以这里应用过去分词形式构成独立主格形式。故填bathed in the sunshine。
46. She promised to_________(忠诚于) her dreams, dedicating herself to her passions despite the challenges she faced. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】be loyal to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语和非谓语动词。句意：她承诺忠于自己的梦想，尽管面对挑战，仍全身心投入自己的激情。根据汉语提示，表示“忠诚于”用固定短语be loyal to，promise to do sth承诺做某事。故答案为be loyal to。
47. Tu Youyou’s research shows that__________(……没有限制) the breakthroughs we can achieve in medicine when we persist in our quest for knowledge. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】there are no restrictions of
【解析】
【详解】考查固定句型。句意：屠呦呦的研究表明，当我们坚持追求知识时，我们在医学上取得的突破是不受限制的。根据中文提示可知，表示“……没有限制”应用there are no restrictions of，为固定句型，时态与前面保持一致用一般现在时。故填there are no restrictions of。
48. After years of hard work and dedication, she finally__________（实现她的抱负）of becoming a published author, celebrating her first boo release. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】realized/achieved/fulfilled her ambition
【解析】
【详解】考查动词和名词。句意：经过多年的努力和奉献，她终于实现了成为一名出版作家的抱负，庆祝了她的第一次发行。根据中文提示可知，表示“实现”应用realize或者achieve或者fulfill，在本句中作谓语，且由句意可知，这里时态应用一般过去时表示过去情况；表示“她的抱负”应用her ambition，在本句中作宾语。故填realized/achieved/fulfilled her ambition。
49. He,_________(出于好奇), opened the old, dusty book found in the attic, eager to uncover its hidden secrets. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】out of curiosity
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。句意：出于好奇，他打开了在阁楼发现的那本陈旧而满是灰尘的书，急于揭开其中隐藏的秘密。“出于好奇”应使用介词短语out of curiosity。作状语。故填out of curiosity。
50. _________(令他感到好笑的是), the puppy clumsily chased its tail, providing endless laughter for everyone watching. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】To his amusement
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：让他感到好笑的是，这只小狗笨拙地追逐着自己的尾巴，给围观的人带来了无尽的笑声。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为固定短语To one’s amusement“让某人感到好笑的是”，满足句意要求。故填To his amusement。
第四节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
A new swimming world record, a first singles tennis gold and a string of historic moments to remember-the Chinese delegation ended its Paris Olympic campaign on ____51____ high note with resounding success both on and off the field.
As the Olympic flame went ____52____ after an extraordinary show of human strength and endurance for two weeks, Team China’s outstanding performance, ____53____ (highlight) by a record of 40 gold medals, the ____54____ (adore) nature of young athletes and their friendly exchanges with their foreign peers, was enshrined (载入) in the history of the Games in Paris.
Apart from 48 gold medals at Beijing 2008, it was the first time Team China ____55____ (win) 40 medals, ____56____ (reach) new heights in terms of the total number of gold medals at any overseas edition of the Summer Olympics. More encouragingly, this summer, a series of major breakthroughs ____57____ (make), such as China’s first tennis singles Olympic gold, won by women’s ace Zheng Qinwen and swimming prodigy Pan Zhanle’s world record-breaking win in the men’s 100m freestyle, ____58____ prove that our athletic strength has been significantly expanded to Western-dominated sports with much balanced prowess. Sun Yingsha, world No.1 in women’s table tennis, said that China’s overall prosperity and strength have served as a proud source of ____59____ (motivate) for all her fellow Olympians.
By putting their colorful and vibrant images on full display, China’s modern-day Olympians have broken the stereotypes (刻板印象) portrayed by Western media about those hard-working ______60______ sometimes shy and quiet athletes decades ago, representing a more open and confident generation of athletes who no longer hide their light under a bushel.
【答案】51. a 52. out
53. highlighted
54. adorable
55. had won
56. reaching
57. were made
58. which 59. motivation
60. but
第四部分 读后续写（满分25分）
61. 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。
In a small town, there lived a young girl named Emily. She had a deep passion for table tennis and dreamed of becoming a professional player. Despite her young age, she was determined to work hard and make her dream come true.
From the moment when Emily picked up a table tennis paddle, she was impressed by the sport. She spent every spare moment practicing her shots, focusing on her footwork and mastering different techniques. Each time she stepped on the court, she was eager to improve and pushed herself to the limit. Unluckily, Emily faced a visual impairment (缺陷) that threatened to slow her progress. She was born with a condition that affected her sight. Some people doubted her ability to play table tennis and said, “Emily, your impairment is a disadvantage. It is impossible to play table tennis well!”
But Emily refused to let their doubts consume her. With solid determination, Emily turned her impairment into strength. She used her other heightened senses to her advantage, relying on touch and sound to anticipate her opponents’ moves. While others relied on sight, she developed an incredible sense of intuition (直觉) and strategy.
Emily finally excelled in table tennis, achieving incredible milestones and representing her town in many competitions. She became an advocate of the sport in her town. However, Emily decided not to settle for winning in her comfort zone but to challenge for something higher. She joined a training team guided by a world-class coach, which brought together the world’s top table tennis players.
In the training team, Emily went through a series of trials. She carried out high-intensity training. She needed to improve not only the batting skills but also perseverance and the sense of teamwork. Her coach often encouraged her and said, “Anyone, regardless of ability, could find success.”
A few years later, Emily’s efforts paid off. She got her chance. As a member of the national team, she took part in an important international competition. That was the stage for her to show her skills, and it was also the important moment for her to realize her dream.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
In the competition Emily found herself facing a strong opponent, Lily.
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After the competition, Emily’s story spread throughout the table tennis community.
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【答案】参考范文:
In the competition, Emily found herself facing a strong opponent, Lily. Lily was known for her exceptional skills and had won numerous championships. It was intimidating, but Emily never backed down. Many viewers thought Emily was no match for Lily. As the match began, Emily gathered all her energy and put her training to the test. With each precise shot and swift movements, Emily surprised everyone, including Lily. It was a fierce battle. Finally, with a powerful serve, Emily sent the ball flying across the table. It grazed the edge and landed on the opponent’s side, securing her victory.
After the competition, Emily’s story spread throughout the table tennis community. She became an inspiration to other players, especially those born with defects. More and more players joined the team where she was training. And her coach was proud of her. When training new students, he always used Emily as a good example. “Emily’s story teaches us that limitations can serve as a stepping stone to greatness. It reminds us not to let others define our potential. With a resilient spirit, we can achieve anything we set our hearts on, just like Emily did in the world of table tennis.”
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