辽宁省鞍山市第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期十月考试英语试卷(含答案)

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2024-2025学年辽宁省鞍山市第一中学高二上学期十月考试英语试卷
本试卷分第I卷(选择题)和第II卷(非选择题)。满分150分,考试时间120分钟。
第I卷
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节:(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.
A
Camping in New York’s State Parks
Reservation & Rental Fees
·Reservation Fee: $7.25.
·Campsite Rate: $15 per night. Out-of-state residents will pay an extra $5 per night for campsites.
Cancellations
·Cancelling 8 days or more before arrival: The costs you are expected to cover include the reservation fee $7.25 plus the cancellation fee $7.25.
·Cancelling 7 days or less before arrival: The costs you are expected to cover include the reservation fee $7.25 and the cancellation fee $7.25, plus the fee of the first night’s campsites.
General Rules and Information
·Reservations can be made 9 months in advance. Same-day reservations will be allowed until 3 pm on the day of arrival.
·Check In: 3 pm. The sites must be registered by 9 pm on the first night of the reservation.
·Check Out: Campers must leave their sites no later than 11 am on the day of leaving.
·14 continuous nights at most per stay.
·Rubbish must be placed in trash bags. Too much rubbish on sites may result in fees charged to the permit holder.
Camper Assistance Programme (CAP)
CAP volunteers serve in various ways.
·Welcoming campers and helping enrich their camping experience.
·Familiarizing campers with park programmes and rules.
·Checking facilities.
CAP volunteers serve for at least two or at most four weeks. They are on duty for five days per week, including weekends and holidays. In return for their service, they receive a free camping site during their duty. Additional campers who come with the volunteer can enjoy the same treatment.
21. How much should an out-of-state resident pay if he cancels two days before check-in
A. $7.25. B. $14.5. C. $29.5. D. $34.5.
22. What is a must for campers
A. Booking a site in advance. B. Paying for the removal of rubbish.
C. Arranging for an early morning checkin. D. Checking out before 11 am when leaving.
23. What do we know about CAP volunteers
A. They are required to take a helper. B. They are expected to examine facilities.
C. They must work for at least four weeks. D. They need to organise park programmes.
B
Matthew Weihmuller, despite being blind from birth, earned his master’s degree in music at Florida State University. He also tours with a band that shows elements of jazz and rock. Additionally, he is a composer, using specialized music technology for the blind. He frequently engages as a speaker, having been a guest lecturer at John Hopkins University.
While explaining his shift from performance to teaching, Weihmuller said, “All great performers teach, and it’s the only way to pass along this craft, especially about jazz music. I found that teaching became more my calling than performing. I wanted to make a difference, and that was really important to me.”
Innovatively, Weihmuller uses a unique teaching method to enhance communication among jazz students. When practising a play, he turns off the lights, removes the visualelements and forces students to rely more on their other senses. They have to feel their instrument with their fingers and hands. Weihmuller’s own blindness has fueled his mastery of other senses, particularly crucial in playing jazz. “You have to turn your disadvantage into an advantage. Where there is a will, there is a way.” Weihmuller said.
Reflecting on his early struggles with sheet music, Weihmuller recalled the challenge of obtaining braille (盲文) music, which was not as accessible then as it is today. To overcome this obstacle, he had to create his own braille music, a process that continued through his college years.
Weihmuller has a strong desire to influence his students with value of perseverance and musical progression. His ultimate goal is to inspire others facing challenges and disabilities. He added, “I do hope that when they leave my classroom, they’re not only better musicians but also better people.”
24. What can we learn about Weihmuller from Paragraph 1
A. He has multiple roles. B. He owns a music band.
C. He complains of his disability. D. He gives talks worldwide.
25. What drives Weihmuller to turn to music teaching
A. The duty to help performers. B. The strong desire to succeed.
C. The will to pass down music. D. The aim to gain independence.
26. Why did Weihmuller turn off lights in his music class
A. To reduce students’ anxiety. B. To train physical abilities.
C. To teach students better. D. To test learning results.
27. Which of the following can best describe Weihmuller
A. Outgoing and caring. B. Courageous and honest.
C. Creative and determined. D. Knowledgeable and patient.
C
On the beaches, in the deepest reaches of the backcountry — even nearly 100 feet underwater, the noise of navy training jets (喷气式飞机) is unbearable for people and even endangered southern residents — tiger whales, a new scientific research shows.
In a paper published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, scientists reported an underwater microphone fixed in nearly 100 feet of water offshore of the runway at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, clearly picked up the sound of the jets, at levels known to affect tiger whales’ behaviour. “To the tiger whales at that depth, the noise is about as loud as a ship 650 feet away,” said Rob Williams, lead scientist and an author on the paper.
Tiger whales use sound to find food, so underwater noise can affect their ability to get enough to eat. Lauren Kuehne, lead author on the paper, said she was surprised at just how clear the jet noise was even deep underwater, showing the noise easily spreads to depths where Chinook Salmon, the tiger whales’primary prey (猎物) , are often found. “Mentally I was prepared for noise, but not for that; it was clear as a bell. It has given me a whole new appreciation. We don’t use our ears the way animals do. For them, it is life and death,” said Kuehne.
The number and duration of daily overflights, the team stressed, also outnumber those in a majority of studies that have dug into the impacts of noise from military aircraft, worldwide.
Williams said the study demolishes the assumption that the noise of the jets doesn’t travel underwater. “The original understanding is that the noise is going to bounce off the ocean,” Williams said. “Here we show it doesn't. The sound goes underwater. We have shown that it is noisy, and noisy enough to require paying attention to.”
28. How did researchers confirm the effect of the noise on tiger whales
A. By adjusting the sound of jets. B. By collecting noise underwater.
C. By observing tiger whales’ behaviour. D. By picking up tiger whales’ brainwaves.
29. Why is underwater noise dangerous to tiger whales
A. It scares off their natural prey. B. It affects their hunting activity.
C. It destroys their sense of hearing. D. It makes them nervous underwater.
30. What does the underlined word “demolishes” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Overturns. B. Updates. C. Explains. D. Justifies.
31. What’s the best title for the text
A. Irregular Airplane Noise B. Underwater Species Protection
C. Unknown Underwater Sound D. Non-ignorable Undersea Annoyance
D
Retail(零售的) stores are having an identity crisis. With foot traffic falling and customers going to online stores like Amazon, many stores are looking for new ways to keep the physical shopping experience valuable. “Physical stores find themselves at a crossroads,” says Doug Stephens, retail industry futurist and author of The Retail Revival.
If storefronts want to compete with their more convenient (and usually cheaper) online alternatives, they will have to offer unique experiences worth getting off the couch for. “My expectation will be to go to the store to learn about things, to be a participant in things, to co-create, to customize the things I’m buying, and to satisfy my own needs,” Stephens says. Here are two predictions of how the retailers of tomorrow will keep us shopping.
Stephens predicts that we’ll be transported by virtual reality. The stores of the future will “be much more visual,” he says. “Technologies like virtual reality, which a lot of companies right now are sort of experimenting with, can be used to create immersive(沉浸虚拟现实式的) shopping experiences.” Outdoor clothing and equipment maker The North Face recently worked with VR company Jaunt to let shoppers at its flagship stores put on VR headsets and take a virtual tour of Yosemite National Park, or virtually rock climb alongside star athletes. After they’ve climbed down the mountains, perhaps customers will be more willing to buy some climbing equipment.
Stores will also track and identify us, says Stephens. Remember that scene from Minority Report when Tom Cruise walks into a shopping mall and all the advertisements speak directly to him and know his shopping history by scanning(扫描) his eyeballs That’s not so far off. A company called Hoxton Analytics offers a system that can determine a shopper’s data. Instead of scanning your eyeballs, this technology works by scanning and identifying your shoes. The goal is to help companies better understand customers and traffic patterns. The company makes sure that the system “does not collect personal information, and it does not store individual photographs, nor can it recognize individuals.”
32. What does Stephens want to show by saying the underlined words
A. Many customers still prefer visiting physical stores.
B. Physical stores work with online stores like Amazon.
C. Physical stores are facing challenges from online stores.
D. More and more physical stores are being built at a crossroads.
33. What does Stephens expect physical stores to do
A. Sell much cheaper products. B. Provide personalized services.
C. Offer better after-sales service. D. Create nice shopping environments.
34. What can we lean from the example of The North Face
A. How physical stores support VR. B. How VR will help physical stores.
C. Why people are showing more interest in VR. D. Why immersive shopping experiences are exciting
35. What is an advantage of Hoxton Analytics’s system
A. It makes fitted shoes. B. It respects personal privacy.
C. It produces better advertisements. D. It offers customers new information.
第二节:(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Some people might confidently declare, “I am a highly creative person,” while others may unwillingly admit that creativity is not their strength. ___36___ Therefore, if you’ve ever thought you’re not a creative person, it may be time to reconsider.
We often hold a fixed idea that creativity means being able to come up with new ideas. Traditionally, this was measured through fluency tests like “think of as many uses as possible for this brick.” However, it’s not merely about quantity. ___37___
In a refreshing shift, today’s creativity assessment have evolved beyond mere fluency tests to narrative tests. ___38___ Then they are asked to describe them and show their originality and depth of storytelling. Creative minds tend to do well in inventing unexpected plot twists, exploring character motives, and including conflicts that add depth.
We’ve been discussing creativity in its classical sense, often associated with divergent thinking (发散思维) — the ability to generate ideas or solutions that didn’t exist before. Another equally significant type of thinking is convegent thinking (聚合思维),which is also considered closely connected to creativity. ___39___ Those with convegent thinking often possess extensive knowiedge and have a keen ability to understand others, viewing things from different angles and combining diverse points of view.
___40___ Whether you tend towards divergent thinking or convegent thinking, or even both, you have your own set of skills and thought processes. Just tap into the potential within and recognize the creative force that exists in you. And remember your skills can be improved through constant learning.
A. Participants are presented with some scenes.
B. They often rely on the ideas of others to find solutions.
C. Therefore, creativity is more than about producing ideas.
D. It involves the combination of existing ideas in new and useful ways.
E. The true criterion (标准) lies in the originality and significance of the ideas.
F. In conclusion, your unique thinking style contributes to rich creativity.
G. However, new studies challenge the belief that creativity is an inborn characteristic.
第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节:完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Rene Compean was no stranger to Angeles National Forest. But after venturing (冒险) along a new path last April, the 45-year-old mechanic was ____41____.
Following several hours of aimless ____42____, his concern turned to ____43____. With no flashlight, only a little water and a dying mobile-phone, Compean was ____44____ for anything other than the two-hour hiking he’d pean climbed to some 7,000 feet above sea level, where he found at least one bar of ____45____. “SOS. My phone is going to die. I’m lost.” He texted a friend, ____46____ a photo showing where he was. The night fell, but he wouldn’t sleep. After spotting two mountain lions and a bear, he spent the night ____47____.
Sixty miles away in Ventura County, the sheriff’s (警长) search-and-rescue teams had spent the previous night ____48____ looking for Compean, so they ____49____ the photo to the public, hoping someone might know the location.
Ben Kuo, then 47, has an unusual hobby to identify where movie scenes or television shows were _____50_____. When he saw the photo, the first thing he noticed were patches (小块) of _____51_____. He instinctively pulled up a satellite _____52_____ on his laptop. After comparing, Kuo realized something: “He’s got to be on the south side because there’s no green valley on the north side.”
The final step was comparing the _____53_____ photo with 3-D images of the area from Google Earth. The locations _____54_____!
Finally after spending 27 hours alone in the wildness, Compean cried, “I’m safe.” Compean’s story probably would have ended very _____55_____ if a total stranger with strong satellite skills and a sharp eye for detail hadn’t taken action.
41. A. defeated B. lost C. observed D. wrapped
42. A. jogging B. playing C. wandering D. recording
43. A. fear B. hesitation C. excitement D. hope
44. A. eager B. impatient C. responsible D. unprepared
45. A. light B. signal C. symbol D. metal
46. A. striking B. glancing C. shifting D. attaching
47. A. by accident B. on alert C. in detail D. in advance
48. A. carefully B. anxiously C. unsuccessfully D. suddenly
49. A. released B. conducted C. cut D. updated
50. A. filmed B. caught C. postponed D. forced
51. A. fog B. dirt C. greenery D. ray
52. A. vision B. identity C. structure D. map
53. A. ordinary B. original C. reliable D. frozen
54. A. moved B. seized C. paused D. matched
55. A. purposefully B. differently C. instructively D. effectively
第II卷
注意:将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第二节:语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When Chinese people think of wushu, what often ____56____ (come) to mind is wuxia novels, ____57____ kind of historical novel that involves wushu warriors. Most often, the characters may have superhuman ____58____ (strong) or the ability to fly. Wuxia has a long literary history ____59____ (date) back as far as Sima Qian (ca.145-86 BCE). However, the most popular author in this writing style was Louis Zha Liangyong (1924-2018) who used the pen name Jin Yong and sold over 300 million books worldwide. So far, his novels ____60____ (translate) into many languages.
Wuxia stories most often take place in the jianghu. This is the world where different groups of wushu warriors live and fight among themselves. ____61____ (typical), wu xia stories begin with a hero who has great trouble ____62____ (learn) martial arts. Through hardship and self-discipline, the hero becomes a wushu master. Eventually, the hero discovers an evil plan, and through superior martial arts skills and personal ____63____ (quality) they save the day.
The outline in wu xia stories is quite similar. ____64____, Jin’s novels are usually more complicated and realistic. Jin Yong is one of the rare authors ____65____ books are both popular and considered works of art.
第四部分:基础知识运用(共两节,满分15分)
第一节:按要求运用选修一第3,4,5单元单词适当形式填空。(满分10分)
66. After the goats had been brought to the island, the population of tortoise d ________. (根据首字母单词拼写)
67. In the 19th century, water power was widely used to g ________ electricity. (根据首字母单词拼写)
68. P________ man made tools from sharp stones and animal bones. (根据首字母单词拼写)
69. In the l________ of ancient Troy, the Greeks got into the city by hiding in a wooden horse. (根据首字母单词拼写)
70. When it was first introduced, the electric car was described as one of the ten most i ________ products of the year. (根据首字母单词拼写)
71. The lifeless objects together with the grass leaves create a strong c ________. (根据首字母单词拼写)
72. Showing the strong will and the s________ nerves, they played a close match against Serbia to seize the gold in the final. (根据首字母单词拼写)
73. S________ of carrying something dangerous, the traveller was stopped by the customs officer. (根据首字母单词拼写)
74. Hofman’s inspiration came from Chinese f ________ tales passed down through generations. (根据首字母单词拼写)
75. Do you tend to follow the t________ when you make a decision. (根据首字母单词拼写)
76. Different from western paintings, Chinese paintings are more ________(抽象的). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
77. I took what he said ________ (字面上地), but afterwards it became clear that he really meant something else. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
78. As we approached, the outline of the cottage became more and more d________. (根据首字母单词拼写)
79. She wondered if centuries of diving could have led to the ________ (进化) of physical characteristics that made the task easier for them. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
80. We ________ (分配) different questions to everyone yesterday. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
81. After a careful preparation, he set his plan in m________. (根据首字母单词拼写)
82. The idea that you should treat others as you would like them to treat you is a fine ________(人生哲学) of life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
83. When the students on the playground saw the colorful balloons f________ in the sky, they became excited. (根据首字母单词拼写)
84. The country’s population consists of three main ________(种族) groups. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
85. The president’s former adviser is now one of his most outspoken ________(对手). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第二节:补全句子。(满分5分)
86. 我们看到中国运动员拥抱,眼里噙着幸福的泪水。(with复合结构)
We see the Chinese players embracing, ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________.
87. 比赛不仅提高了学生技能,也丰富了我们的校园生活。(倒装句)
Not only ________ ________ ________ ________ the skills of students, but also enriched our campus life.
88. 摄影师们捕捉生活与事件,用他们作品的力量鼓舞我们。(分词作状语)
Photographers capture life and events, ________ ________ _________ _________ _________ ________ ________ ________ of their work.
89. 我本打算要去参加那个聚会的,但是我不得不先完成那个讨厌的论文。
I ________ ________ to go to your party, but I had to finish that tiresome paper.
90. 勇敢坚定的,他朝着终点线走去。(adj.作状语)
________ ________ ________, he walked towards the finish line.
第三节:读后续写(满分25分)
91. 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。
I hurriedly made my way through the busy airport, my mind focusing on the adventure that awaited me at my destination. I had been looking forward to this trip for months and had packed everything I needed for my much-anticipated painting trip. Brushes, canvases (画板), and a column of watercolor paints---my most cherished companions on this creative journey—were carefully placed in my carry-on luggage.
As I approached the security checkpoint, a sense of unease began to settle within me. I couldn't help thinking that I must have forgotten something. I checked my passport and air ticket. Everything was in their place. Suddenly, my heart skipped a beat, and I realized I had forgotten about the strict rules on liquids in carry-on baggage. I felt a sense of panic as the realization dawned upon me —I would have to part ways with my beloved painting supplies.
Reluctantly, I handed over my paints to the stern-faced (面无表情的) security officer, knowing that they were victims of my carelessness. I felt as if my creative spirit and good mood for the trip had been swept away in a gust of wind. I couldn't help complaining to him about how important those paints were to me and how much I had been looking forward to this trip. The officer's straight face provided no comfort as he informed me that I could collect my items upon my return in a week,
Days passed as I silently counted the minutes until I would be reunited with my artistic companions. On the day of my long-awaited return, my heart raced wit nervous anticipation. As I exited the airplane and made my way to the baggage claim area, a familiar face caught my eye. Among the sea of strangers, a security officer stood, holding a package similar to my beloved art supplies. My eyes widened in disbelief, my steps quickening with each step. Could it be possible that he had gone through the trouble of saving my cherished materials
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。
As I reached the security officer, he met my eyes with an unexpected smile.
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I left the airport that day, feeling a strong desire to share my story on the Internet.
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2024-2025学年辽宁省鞍山市第一中学高二上学期十月考试英语试卷
答案版
第二部分:阅读理解(共两节,满分50分)
第一节:(共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文,从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑.
A
Camping in New York’s State Parks
Reservation & Rental Fees
·Reservation Fee: $7.25.
·Campsite Rate: $15 per night. Out-of-state residents will pay an extra $5 per night for campsites.
Cancellations
·Cancelling 8 days or more before arrival: The costs you are expected to cover include the reservation fee $7.25 plus the cancellation fee $7.25.
·Cancelling 7 days or less before arrival: The costs you are expected to cover include the reservation fee $7.25 and the cancellation fee $7.25, plus the fee of the first night’s campsites.
General Rules and Information
·Reservations can be made 9 months in advance. Same-day reservations will be allowed until 3 pm on the day of arrival.
·Check In: 3 pm. The sites must be registered by 9 pm on the first night of the reservation.
·Check Out: Campers must leave their sites no later than 11 am on the day of leaving.
·14 continuous nights at most per stay.
·Rubbish must be placed in trash bags. Too much rubbish on sites may result in fees charged to the permit holder.
Camper Assistance Programme (CAP)
CAP volunteers serve in various ways.
·Welcoming campers and helping enrich their camping experience.
·Familiarizing campers with park programmes and rules.
·Checking facilities.
CAP volunteers serve for at least two or at most four weeks. They are on duty for five days per week, including weekends and holidays. In return for their service, they receive a free camping site during their duty. Additional campers who come with the volunteer can enjoy the same treatment.
21. How much should an out-of-state resident pay if he cancels two days before check-in
A. $7.25. B. $14.5. C. $29.5. D. $34.5.
22. What is a must for campers
A. Booking a site in advance. B. Paying for the removal of rubbish.
C. Arranging for an early morning checkin. D. Checking out before 11 am when leaving.
23. What do we know about CAP volunteers
A. They are required to take a helper. B. They are expected to examine facilities.
C. They must work for at least four weeks. D. They need to organise park programmes.
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. B
B
Matthew Weihmuller, despite being blind from birth, earned his master’s degree in music at Florida State University. He also tours with a band that shows elements of jazz and rock. Additionally, he is a composer, using specialized music technology for the blind. He frequently engages as a speaker, having been a guest lecturer at John Hopkins University.
While explaining his shift from performance to teaching, Weihmuller said, “All great performers teach, and it’s the only way to pass along this craft, especially about jazz music. I found that teaching became more my calling than performing. I wanted to make a difference, and that was really important to me.”
Innovatively, Weihmuller uses a unique teaching method to enhance communication among jazz students. When practising a play, he turns off the lights, removes the visualelements and forces students to rely more on their other senses. They have to feel their instrument with their fingers and hands. Weihmuller’s own blindness has fueled his mastery of other senses, particularly crucial in playing jazz. “You have to turn your disadvantage into an advantage. Where there is a will, there is a way.” Weihmuller said.
Reflecting on his early struggles with sheet music, Weihmuller recalled the challenge of obtaining braille (盲文) music, which was not as accessible then as it is today. To overcome this obstacle, he had to create his own braille music, a process that continued through his college years.
Weihmuller has a strong desire to influence his students with value of perseverance and musical progression. His ultimate goal is to inspire others facing challenges and disabilities. He added, “I do hope that when they leave my classroom, they’re not only better musicians but also better people.”
24. What can we learn about Weihmuller from Paragraph 1
A. He has multiple roles. B. He owns a music band.
C. He complains of his disability. D. He gives talks worldwide.
25. What drives Weihmuller to turn to music teaching
A. The duty to help performers. B. The strong desire to succeed.
C. The will to pass down music. D. The aim to gain independence.
26. Why did Weihmuller turn off lights in his music class
A. To reduce students’ anxiety. B. To train physical abilities.
C. To teach students better. D. To test learning results.
27. Which of the following can best describe Weihmuller
A. Outgoing and caring. B. Courageous and honest.
C. Creative and determined. D. Knowledgeable and patient.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. C 27. C
C
On the beaches, in the deepest reaches of the backcountry — even nearly 100 feet underwater, the noise of navy training jets (喷气式飞机) is unbearable for people and even endangered southern residents — tiger whales, a new scientific research shows.
In a paper published in the Journal of Marine Science and Engineering, scientists reported an underwater microphone fixed in nearly 100 feet of water offshore of the runway at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington, clearly picked up the sound of the jets, at levels known to affect tiger whales’ behaviour. “To the tiger whales at that depth, the noise is about as loud as a ship 650 feet away,” said Rob Williams, lead scientist and an author on the paper.
Tiger whales use sound to find food, so underwater noise can affect their ability to get enough to eat. Lauren Kuehne, lead author on the paper, said she was surprised at just how clear the jet noise was even deep underwater, showing the noise easily spreads to depths where Chinook Salmon, the tiger whales’primary prey (猎物) , are often found. “Mentally I was prepared for noise, but not for that; it was clear as a bell. It has given me a whole new appreciation. We don’t use our ears the way animals do. For them, it is life and death,” said Kuehne.
The number and duration of daily overflights, the team stressed, also outnumber those in a majority of studies that have dug into the impacts of noise from military aircraft, worldwide.
Williams said the study demolishes the assumption that the noise of the jets doesn’t travel underwater. “The original understanding is that the noise is going to bounce off the ocean,” Williams said. “Here we show it doesn't. The sound goes underwater. We have shown that it is noisy, and noisy enough to require paying attention to.”
28. How did researchers confirm the effect of the noise on tiger whales
A. By adjusting the sound of jets. B. By collecting noise underwater.
C. By observing tiger whales’ behaviour. D. By picking up tiger whales’ brainwaves.
29. Why is underwater noise dangerous to tiger whales
A. It scares off their natural prey. B. It affects their hunting activity.
C. It destroys their sense of hearing. D. It makes them nervous underwater.
30. What does the underlined word “demolishes” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Overturns. B. Updates. C. Explains. D. Justifies.
31. What’s the best title for the text
A. Irregular Airplane Noise B. Underwater Species Protection
C. Unknown Underwater Sound D. Non-ignorable Undersea Annoyance
【答案】28. B 29. B 30. A 31. D
D
Retail(零售的) stores are having an identity crisis. With foot traffic falling and customers going to online stores like Amazon, many stores are looking for new ways to keep the physical shopping experience valuable. “Physical stores find themselves at a crossroads,” says Doug Stephens, retail industry futurist and author of The Retail Revival.
If storefronts want to compete with their more convenient (and usually cheaper) online alternatives, they will have to offer unique experiences worth getting off the couch for. “My expectation will be to go to the store to learn about things, to be a participant in things, to co-create, to customize the things I’m buying, and to satisfy my own needs,” Stephens says. Here are two predictions of how the retailers of tomorrow will keep us shopping.
Stephens predicts that we’ll be transported by virtual reality. The stores of the future will “be much more visual,” he says. “Technologies like virtual reality, which a lot of companies right now are sort of experimenting with, can be used to create immersive(沉浸虚拟现实式的) shopping experiences.” Outdoor clothing and equipment maker The North Face recently worked with VR company Jaunt to let shoppers at its flagship stores put on VR headsets and take a virtual tour of Yosemite National Park, or virtually rock climb alongside star athletes. After they’ve climbed down the mountains, perhaps customers will be more willing to buy some climbing equipment.
Stores will also track and identify us, says Stephens. Remember that scene from Minority Report when Tom Cruise walks into a shopping mall and all the advertisements speak directly to him and know his shopping history by scanning(扫描) his eyeballs That’s not so far off. A company called Hoxton Analytics offers a system that can determine a shopper’s data. Instead of scanning your eyeballs, this technology works by scanning and identifying your shoes. The goal is to help companies better understand customers and traffic patterns. The company makes sure that the system “does not collect personal information, and it does not store individual photographs, nor can it recognize individuals.”
32. What does Stephens want to show by saying the underlined words
A. Many customers still prefer visiting physical stores.
B. Physical stores work with online stores like Amazon.
C Physical stores are facing challenges from online stores.
D. More and more physical stores are being built at a crossroads.
33. What does Stephens expect physical stores to do
A. Sell much cheaper products. B. Provide personalized services.
C. Offer better after-sales service. D. Create nice shopping environments.
34. What can we lean from the example of The North Face
A. How physical stores support VR. B. How VR will help physical stores.
C. Why people are showing more interest in VR. D. Why immersive shopping experiences are exciting
35. What is an advantage of Hoxton Analytics’s system
A. It makes fitted shoes. B. It respects personal privacy.
C. It produces better advertisements. D. It offers customers new information.
【答案】32. C 33. B 34. B 35. B
第二节:(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
根据短文内容从短文后的选项中选出填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Some people might confidently declare, “I am a highly creative person,” while others may unwillingly admit that creativity is not their strength. ___36___ Therefore, if you’ve ever thought you’re not a creative person, it may be time to reconsider.
We often hold a fixed idea that creativity means being able to come up with new ideas. Traditionally, this was measured through fluency tests like “think of as many uses as possible for this brick.” However, it’s not merely about quantity. ___37___
In a refreshing shift, today’s creativity assessment have evolved beyond mere fluency tests to narrative tests. ___38___ Then they are asked to describe them and show their originality and depth of storytelling. Creative minds tend to do well in inventing unexpected plot twists, exploring character motives, and including conflicts that add depth.
We’ve been discussing creativity in its classical sense, often associated with divergent thinking (发散思维) — the ability to generate ideas or solutions that didn’t exist before. Another equally significant type of thinking is convegent thinking (聚合思维),which is also considered closely connected to creativity. ___39___ Those with convegent thinking often possess extensive knowiedge and have a keen ability to understand others, viewing things from different angles and combining diverse points of view.
___40___ Whether you tend towards divergent thinking or convegent thinking, or even both, you have your own set of skills and thought processes. Just tap into the potential within and recognize the creative force that exists in you. And remember your skills can be improved through constant learning.
A. Participants are presented with some scenes.
B. They often rely on the ideas of others to find solutions.
C. Therefore, creativity is more than about producing ideas.
D. It involves the combination of existing ideas in new and useful ways.
E. The true criterion (标准) lies in the originality and significance of the ideas.
F. In conclusion, your unique thinking style contributes to rich creativity.
G. However, new studies challenge the belief that creativity is an inborn characteristic.
【答案】36. G 37. E 38. A 39. D 40. F
第三部分:英语知识运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节:完形填空(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中,选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项,并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Rene Compean was no stranger to Angeles National Forest. But after venturing (冒险) along a new path last April, the 45-year-old mechanic was ____41____.
Following several hours of aimless ____42____, his concern turned to ____43____. With no flashlight, only a little water and a dying mobile-phone, Compean was ____44____ for anything other than the two-hour hiking he’d pean climbed to some 7,000 feet above sea level, where he found at least one bar of ____45____. “SOS. My phone is going to die. I’m lost.” He texted a friend, ____46____ a photo showing where he was. The night fell, but he wouldn’t sleep. After spotting two mountain lions and a bear, he spent the night ____47____.
Sixty miles away in Ventura County, the sheriff’s (警长) search-and-rescue teams had spent the previous night ____48____ looking for Compean, so they ____49____ the photo to the public, hoping someone might know the location.
Ben Kuo, then 47, has an unusual hobby to identify where movie scenes or television shows were _____50_____. When he saw the photo, the first thing he noticed were patches (小块) of _____51_____. He instinctively pulled up a satellite _____52_____ on his laptop. After comparing, Kuo realized something: “He’s got to be on the south side because there’s no green valley on the north side.”
The final step was comparing the _____53_____ photo with 3-D images of the area from Google Earth. The locations _____54_____!
Finally after spending 27 hours alone in the wildness, Compean cried, “I’m safe.” Compean’s story probably would have ended very _____55_____ if a total stranger with strong satellite skills and a sharp eye for detail hadn’t taken action.
41. A. defeated B. lost C. observed D. wrapped
42. A. jogging B. playing C. wandering D. recording
43. A. fear B. hesitation C. excitement D. hope
44. A. eager B. impatient C. responsible D. unprepared
45. A. light B. signal C. symbol D. metal
46. A. striking B. glancing C. shifting D. attaching
47. A. by accident B. on alert C. in detail D. in advance
48. A. carefully B. anxiously C. unsuccessfully D. suddenly
49. A. released B. conducted C. cut D. updated
50. A. filmed B. caught C. postponed D. forced
51. A. fog B. dirt C. greenery D. ray
52. A. vision B. identity C. structure D. map
53. A. ordinary B. original C. reliable D. frozen
54. A. moved B. seized C. paused D. matched
55. A. purposefully B. differently C. instructively D. effectively
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. A 44. D 45. B 46. D 47. B 48. C 49. A 50. A 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. D 55. B
第II卷
注意:将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
第二节:语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文,在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
When Chinese people think of wushu, what often ____56____ (come) to mind is wuxia novels, ____57____ kind of historical novel that involves wushu warriors. Most often, the characters may have superhuman ____58____ (strong) or the ability to fly. Wuxia has a long literary history ____59____ (date) back as far as Sima Qian (ca.145-86 BCE). However, the most popular author in this writing style was Louis Zha Liangyong (1924-2018) who used the pen name Jin Yong and sold over 300 million books worldwide. So far, his novels ____60____ (translate) into many languages.
Wuxia stories most often take place in the jianghu. This is the world where different groups of wushu warriors live and fight among themselves. ____61____ (typical), wu xia stories begin with a hero who has great trouble ____62____ (learn) martial arts. Through hardship and self-discipline, the hero becomes a wushu master. Eventually, the hero discovers an evil plan, and through superior martial arts skills and personal ____63____ (quality) they save the day.
The outline in wu xia stories is quite similar. ____64____, Jin’s novels are usually more complicated and realistic. Jin Yong is one of the rare authors ____65____ books are both popular and considered works of art.
【答案】es
57. a 58. strength
59. dating 60. have been translated
61. Typically
62. learning
63. qualities
64. However
65. whose
第四部分:基础知识运用(共两节,满分15分)
第一节:按要求运用选修一第3,4,5单元单词适当形式填空。(满分10分)
66. After the goats had been brought to the island, the population of tortoise d ________. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】declined##eclined
67. In the 19th century, water power was widely used to g ________ electricity. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】generate##enerate
68. P________ man made tools from sharp stones and animal bones. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】Primitive##rimitive
69. In the l________ of ancient Troy, the Greeks got into the city by hiding in a wooden horse. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】legend##egend
70. When it was first introduced, the electric car was described as one of the ten most i ________ products of the year. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】innovative##nnovative
71. The lifeless objects together with the grass leaves create a strong c ________. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】contrast##ontrast
72. Showing the strong will and the s________ nerves, they played a close match against Serbia to seize the gold in the final. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】steely##teely
73. S________ of carrying something dangerous, the traveller was stopped by the customs officer. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】Suspected##uspected
74. Hofman’s inspiration came from Chinese f ________ tales passed down through generations. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】folk##olk
75. Do you tend to follow the t________ when you make a decision. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】trend##rend
76. Different from western paintings, Chinese paintings are more ________(抽象的). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】abstract
77. I took what he said ________ (字面上地), but afterwards it became clear that he really meant something else. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】literally
78. As we approached, the outline of the cottage became more and more d________. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】distinct##istinct
79. She wondered if centuries of diving could have led to the ________ (进化) of physical characteristics that made the task easier for them. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】evolution
80. We ________ (分配) different questions to everyone yesterday. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】assigned
81. After a careful preparation, he set his plan in m________. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】motion##otion
82. The idea that you should treat others as you would like them to treat you is a fine ________(人生哲学) of life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】philosophy
83. When the students on the playground saw the colorful balloons f________ in the sky, they became excited. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】floating##loating
84. The country’s population consists of three main ________(种族的) groups. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】ethnic
85. The president’s former adviser is now one of his most outspoken ________(对手). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】opponent
第二节:补全句子。(满分5分)
86. 我们看到中国运动员拥抱,眼里噙着幸福的泪水。(with复合结构)
We see the Chinese players embracing, ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________.
【答案】 ①. with ②. tears ③. of ④. happiness ⑤. in ⑥. their ⑦. eyes
87. 比赛不仅提高了学生的技能,也丰富了我们的校园生活。(倒装句)
Not only ________ ________ ________ ________ the skills of students, but also enriched our campus life.
【答案】 ①. did ②. the ③. competition ④. sharpen
88. 摄影师们捕捉生活与事件,用他们的作品的力量鼓舞我们。(分词作状语)
Photographers capture life and events, ________ ________ _________ _________ _________ ________ ________ ________ of their work.
【答案】 ①. inspiring ②. us ③. with ④. the ⑤. power ⑥. of ⑦. their ⑧. work
89. 我本打算要去参加那个聚会的,但是我不得不先完成那个讨厌的论文。
I ________ ________ to go to your party, but I had to finish that tiresome paper.
【答案】 ①. had ②. planned
90. 勇敢坚定的,他朝着终点线走去。(adj.作状语)
________ ________ ________, he walked towards the finish line.
【答案】 ①. Brave ②. and ③. determined
第三节:读后续写(满分25分)
91. 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完整短文。
I hurriedly made my way through the busy airport, my mind focusing on the adventure that awaited me at my destination. I had been looking forward to this trip for months and had packed everything I needed for my much-anticipated painting trip. Brushes, canvases (画板), and a column of watercolor paints---my most cherished companions on this creative journey—were carefully placed in my carry-on luggage.
As I approached the security checkpoint, a sense of unease began to settle within me. I couldn't help thinking that I must have forgotten something. I checked my passport and air ticket. Everything was in their place. Suddenly, my heart skipped a beat, and I realized I had forgotten about the strict rules on liquids in carry-on baggage. I felt a sense of panic as the realization dawned upon me —I would have to part ways with my beloved painting supplies.
Reluctantly, I handed over my paints to the stern-faced (面无表情的) security officer, knowing that they were victims of my carelessness. I felt as if my creative spirit and good mood for the trip had been swept away in a gust of wind. I couldn't help complaining to him about how important those paints were to me and how much I had been looking forward to this trip. The officer's straight face provided no comfort as he informed me that I could collect my items upon my return in a week,
Days passed as I silently counted the minutes until I would be reunited with my artistic companions. On the day of my long-awaited return, my heart raced wit nervous anticipation. As I exited the airplane and made my way to the baggage claim area, a familiar face caught my eye. Among the sea of strangers, a security officer stood, holding a package similar to my beloved art supplies. My eyes widened in disbelief, my steps quickening with each step. Could it be possible that he had gone through the trouble of saving my cherished materials
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。
As I reached the security officer, he met my eyes with an unexpected smile.
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I left the airport that day, feeling a strong desire to share my story on the Internet.
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【答案】
As I reached the security officer, he met my eyes with an unexpected smile. With a glimpse of understanding, he handed me the package containing my precious tubes of paint. My gratitude manifested as tears welled up in my eyes, threatening to spill over. “I took the liberty of looking up your return date and time,” the security officer explained. “I wanted to make sure I was here to return these to you so that you could continue pursuing your passion without any interruptions.” Overwhelmed by his thoughtfulness and the weight of his gesture, I managed to stammer out, “Thank you. They mean a lot to me.”
I left the airport that day, feeling a strong desire to share my story on the Internet. When I arrived home and took out my tubes of paint, I immediately knew what to do. I drew a picture of the security officer and posted it on social media, telling the whole story and expressing my gratitude. It wasn’t just about the art supplies; it was about a stranger who had gone out of his way to lend a helping hand to another stranger. The post became a hit and many people commented below, sharing their heart-warming stories. It is these small gestures that remind us of the beauty and goodness that reside within all of us.
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