重庆市育才中学校2024-2025学年高二上学期10月月考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

2024-2025学年重庆市育才中学校高二上学期10月月考英语试题
(满分：150分;考试时间：120分钟)
注意事项：1. 答卷前，请考生务必把自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
1. What did the woman do
A. She went surfing. B. She learned to sail. C. She played beach volleyball.
2. When did the woman hurt her leg
A. When she was cycling. B. When she was running. C. When she was going downstairs.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A co-worker. B. A project. C. An intervewee.
4. What color hair does the missing girl have
A. Red. B. Black. C. Brown.
5. What does the man do
A He is a doctor. B. He is an engineer. C He is a salesperson.
第二节 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long did the woman sleep last night
A. 4 hours. B. 5 hours. C. 8 hours.
7. Why did the woman get up early
A To do some work. B. To get ready for a trip. C. To work out outdoors.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. At the man’s house. B. At a restaurant. C. At a grocery store.
9. What would the woman like to have
A. An ice cream. B. A cup of coffee. C. Some cakes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How did the woman get to work yesterday
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus.
11. What does the man think of walking to work
A. Tiring. B. Relaxing C. Time-consuming.
12. What does the woman mean in the end
A. She can walk very fast. B. She might take a train to work. C. She lives too far to walk to work.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man doing
A. Doing a survey. B. Advertising a show. C. Conducting an interview.
14. How does Carrie manage to afford a long holiday
A. She lives in cheap hotels.
B. She eats less while she is traveling.
C. She borrows money from her friends.
15. Where did Carrie’s friend work
A. In a restaurant. B In a hotel. C. On a farm.
16. What does Carrie say about the job in Athens
A. It was ideal for her. B. It didn’t pay very well. C. It took up too much time.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is John’s show about
A Wildlife. B. Travel. C. Sports.
18. Why does the speaker apologize
A. A meeting will be canceled
B. An interview will be rescheduled.
C. An online novel’s release will be delayed.
19. Who will interview people for Money Matters
A. Thomas Johnson. B. Francis Selhurst. C. Sally Williams.
20 When does Money Matters begin next Friday
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 9:00 am. C. At 10:00 am.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项。
From Agatha Christie to Ian Fleming to Jane Austen here are four famous author homes-turned hotels where bookworms can stay closer to their favorites.
Ian Fleming’s beachside villa
Oracabessa Bay, Jamaica
The entire property remains its private charm that defined the British writer’s life and work. This ultra-private two-bedroom villa comes with two additional guest cottages, a private servant and cook, its own beach and swimming pool, and, most notably, Fleming’s original writing desk from which 007 was born.
Agatha Christie’s holiday home
Devon, England
Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot’s followers can get closer to the heart of Christie’s works by staying at her former holiday home in Devon, England. While the guest apartment has modern services and furniture. the rest of Greenway is styled like Christie would have had it in the 1950s, making it seem as though she and her family had just stepped out.
An Austen family townhouse
London, England
Peaceful English country homes, with art-filled walls and names worthy of their place in history, exist almost as characters themselves in Jane Austen’s novels. A few of these temporary homes are now places where Austen fans can stay themselves. Opened in 2020 following an extensive repair to bring the townhouse back to its former glory, the hotel’s rooms are named for Austen family members who stayed or lived here. Add in the period antiques, a collection of Austen first editions, as well as original letters from Jane to her brother at this address.
Tennessee Williams’s permanent hotel suite
New York City, US
For the last chapters of his life, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams made the fashionable Midtown Manhattan Hotel Elysée his home base. Today hotel guests can book a stay in what was part of Williams’s unconventional accommodation. Known as the Sunset Suite in his day, the space has been renamed the Tennessee Williams Suite and is decorated with photographs and handwritten notes from the playwright’s life and career.
1. Which hotel will you choose if you enjoy privacy
A. Ian Fleming’s beachside villa B. Agatha Christie’s holiday home.
C. An Austen family townhouse. D. Tennessee Williams’s permanent hotel suite.
2. What do Agatha Christie’s holiday home and an Austen family townhouse have in common
A. They are both styled in a modern way. B. They both feature beautiful rural scenery.
C. They are both located in the United Kingdom D. They were both turned into hotels in the 1950s.
3. What can we know about Tennessee Williams’s permanent hotel suite
A. Tennessee decorated the hotel with pictures. B. Tennessee completed most of his works there.
C. Tennessee named the hotel suite after himself. D. Tennessee spent the final years of his life there.
B
From a young age, I collected role models. In school, as a teenager, I tried to channel Whitney Houston. In the working world, I paid close attention to our female senior managers. By watching and imitating others-especially women of color who looked or sounded like me-I gained confidence in my own abilities.
But when I started my own company, my pool of role models became smaller. Only 2.1% of risk investment goes to women-founded companies. “Who can I look up to ” I wondered. “Who can I learn from ” I decided to create an inspiration wall in my office, with photos of the role models I could see-women like Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Vicky, co-founder of a skincare brand. I never thought I’d meet these women, but their success gave me hope.
Then one day, a couple of years ago, I surprised myself with a thought: what if I did reach out to one of my role models I feared rejection, but my desire for connection was stronger. I chose Vicky, whose journey had long inspired me. I didn’t have her email address. So I tried a cold Instagram message, and she responded the next day!
That was in 2022. We’ve spoken numerous times since, and the conversations have been invaluable. They’re rare chances to gain guidance from a successful woman. But here’s the most valuable lesson I gained: when Vicky first replied to me, I wasn’t the only one excited. Vicky was excited too-because she’s always looking for ways to support other women. All my life, I’d thought of role models as a one-way relationship: I’d gain strength from someone stronger. But the situation is more than that.
I once sent Vicky a care package from my sunglasses company. She wrote me a thank-you note, and texted a selfie of her and her daughter wearing my products. Today, I keep that letter on my desk next to my keyboard—a reminder that just as I believe in her, she believes in me. We’re all here to help each other grow.
4. How did the author build up her confidence
A. By cooperating with women of color. B. By observing and copying her models.
C. By making friends with persons like her. D. By starting her own sunglasses company.
5. What is the author’s intention of creating an inspiration wall in her office
A. To inspire her employees’ creativity. B. To make her workplace more attractive.
C. To encourage herself to achieve success. D. To improve her employees’ work efficiency.
6. Why did the author choose to reach out to Vicky
A. She was afraid of being rejected. B. She only had Vicky’s email address.
C. Vicky’s story had always motivated her. D. Vicky liked giving guidance to other women.
7. What can be concluded according to the text
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Strength flows both ways.
C. A good beginning is half done. D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
Imagine hopping on a school bus and being transported to an immersive (沉浸式) educational tour of the inside of the human body—and no, not on a fictional episode of The Magic School Bus. This is the kind of experience that Meta hopes to enable for students, digitally, through its Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets.
Bring VR into more classrooms could enable new kinds of learning opportunities. For example, it may allow drama students to feel like they’re having an immersive, real-time experience watching Shakespeare’s work performed at the Globe Theatre in the 17 century. New Mexico University is using the headsets to teach criminal justice students to investigate virtual crime scenes, and Morehouse College has developed a “digital twin campus” to teach students a range of subjects through VR, both through a partner program with Meta to test educational applications of the technology.
But VR also creates concerns about digital safety and the potential harm to humans who are having more digital interactions and fewer in-person ones. Moreover, the cost of involving VR headsets in the classroom could be an obstacle to adoption for the many schools already struggling with limited resources. While cheaper than some other headsets on the market, Meta’s Quest 3 devices still start at $499 each. Most importantly, it remains unclear just how useful virtual reality is in helping students learn better.
“I think that VR is one area where additional research is necessary,” said Vincent Quan, an education researcher and co-executive director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. “With technology, sure, it can have a lot of promise, but at the same time, there can also be a lot of hype (夸张的宣传), and I think it’s important to carefully evaluate these types of technologies. Sometimes you don’t know if it’s just innovative and cool versus actually impactful.”
8. Why is The Magic School Bus mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic of VR. B. To promote immersive education.
C. To recommend a popular TV series D. To advertise a new means of transport.
9. How can VR benefit students according to Paragraph 2
A. By increasing their in-person interactions. B. By satisfying diverse learning requirements.
C. By assisting them in understanding concepts. D. By enabling learning beyond time limitations.
10. What can be inferred from the price of VR devices
A. The price will affect that of similar products in the market.
B. The price is quite acceptable to both teachers and students.
C. VR devices are more cost-effective than other learning tools.
D. The price can be a heavy burden for financially troubled school.
11. What does Vincent Quan suggest about VR in education
A. Technology will make it useful and cheap. B. Teachers can depend on it in the classroom.
C. It can benefit all students around the world. D. More research is needed to evaluate its impact
D
The US government just hired a researcher who thinks we can beat aging with fresh cloned bodies and brain updates. Jean Hébert, a new hire with the US Advanced Projects Agency for Health, is expected to lead a major new initiative around “functional brain tissue replacement”, the idea of adding youthful tissue to people’s brains.
The brain renewal concept could have applications such as treating stroke (中风) victims, who lose areas of brain function. But Hébert, a biologist at the Albert Einstein school of medicine, has most often proposed total brain replacement, along with replacing other parts of our body, as the only reasonable means of avoiding death from old age.
The idea sounds practical since there are already organ transplants. The trickiest part is your brain. That ages, too, shrinking dramatically in old age. But you don’t want to replace it with another—because it is you.
And that’s where Hébert’s research comes in. He’s been exploring ways to “progressively” replace a brain by adding bits of youthful tissue made in a lab. The process would have to be done slowly enough. in steps that your brain could adapt, relocating memories and your self-identity.
Hébert has been carrying out initial experiments with mice, removing small sections of their brains and injecting slurries of embryonic cells (胚胎细胞). It’s a step toward proving whether such youthful tissue can survive and take over important functions.
To be sure, the strategy is not widely accepted, even among researchers in the aging field. “On the surface it sounds completely crazy, but I was surprised how good a case he could make for it,” says Matthew Scholz, CEO of aging research company Oisin Biotechnologies, who met with Hébert this year. Scholz is still doubtful though. “A new brain is not going to be a popular item,” he says. “The surgical element of it is going to be very severe, no matter how you slice it” Now, though, Hébert’s ideas appear to have gotten support from the US government.
12. What function does brain replacement perform according to Hébert
A. Brain replacement helps people fight against death.
B. Brain replacement stops brain shrinking in old age.
C. Brain replacement makes old people much smarter.
D. Brain replacement cures patients suffering a stroke.
13. What does the underlined word “progressively” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Hardly. B. Completely. C. Gradually. D. Immediately.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards Hébert’s ideas
A. Supportive. B. Objective. C. Critical. D. Doubtful.
15. What can be the suitable title for the text
A. Replacing Your Brain Little by Little B. Slowing Down Aging in Your Real Life
C. A Biologist Treating Your Brain Disease D. A Researcher Hired by the US Government
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
French Customs Around Eating Meals
France is celebrated globally for its cooking contributions. French food customs are a delightful blend of tradition, etiquette (礼仪), and a genuine passion for quality and pleasure. ___16___.
Eating amongst family and friends
Mealtime in France is a special time for family and friends to gather, chat, and enjoy the art of good food. ___17___, these moments are rarely rushed. Instead, they are enjoyed as a chance to connect, catch up, and share in the common delight of cooking exploration.
Taking time to enjoy meals
___18___. Dining is seen as a joyous celebration of life’s flavors. In France, it’s common to see lunch breaks extend over an hour, with everyone taking the time to enjoy their meal. This unhurried approach to eating encourages mindful consumption, improved digestion, and a greater appreciation for the food.
The etiquette of dining
It is a blend of manners, customs, and a bit of common sense. ___19___. Cutlery (餐具) is typically placed directly on the tablecloth. Leaving food on your plate might be seen as wasteful while finishing everything might imply you’re still hungry. Remember, the pace is slow and steady!
___20___
French meals are as much about conversation as they are about food. The conversation is just as important as the food itself. French people like to share stories and opinions while eating. Topics flow freely around the table, from politics to personal stories. There might even be a good debate at table!
A. The art of conversation at table
B. The food-centered conversation
C. Let’s start a journey to explore them together
D. In the French tradition, meals are never a rushed affair
E. Whether it’s a simple weekday meal or a grand Sunday lunch
F. It starts with a simple “bon appétit” wishing everyone a good meal
G. Since French cuisine is renowned for its unique flavors and deep culture
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
Wilt Chamberlain is 47 years old. He will ___21___ in May 2025, at age 48, with a bachelor’s degree in architecture.
Wilt was ___22___ about architecture, when he was in primary school. But when it came time for ___23___, Wilt pursued the expected path, earning a(n) ___24___ degree followed by an MBA, and building a career in business. Architecture remained a(n) ___25___ dream.
When faced with personal changes and ___26___ with his finance job, the father of three teenage boys decided it was time to ___27___ chase his architectural dream. Discovering that his alma mater (母校) had just launched an architecture program, Wilt ___28___ at the chance to start a new chapter in his life.
The second ___29___ is about more than professional fulfillment for Wilt. It’s about ____30____ to his sons that it’s never too late to pursue one’s dreams. “My boys, it’s never too late to ____31____ a passion, and it’s never too late to be happy.” Wilt said. “I’m not worried about when I graduate, nor 20-30 more years of work. I have no ____32____ to stop.”
When Wilt ____33____ his cap and gown (学位服) next spring, he’ll be realizing a childhood dream ____34____ but never forgotten. He’ll be showing his boys and himself that happiness and purpose are always within ____35____, at any stage of life, with a little faith and hard work.
21. A. succeed B. graduate C. leave D. shine
22. A. passionate B. careful C. certain D. particular
23. A. career B. marriage C. family D. college
24. A. architecture B. finance C. engineering D. art
25 A. unrealized B. unimportant C. unaffordable D. unconditional
26. A. unfamiliar B. angry C. dissatisfied D. concerned
27. A. quickly B. directly C. suddenly D. bravely
28. A. jumped B. stared C. pointed D. laughed
29. A. term B. lesson C. stage D. dream
30. A. complaining B. demonstrating C. explaining D. introducing
31. A. abandon B. discover C. kill D. follow
32. A. goals B. measures C. plans D. chances
33. A. puts on B. gives up C. takes out D. shows off
34. A. built B. possessed C. lost D. postponed
35. A. ability B. distance C. reach D. range
第二节 (共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Recently, SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight, ___36___ marked a significant milestone in space exploration. The rocket reached higher altitudes than previous ___37___ (attempt), demonstrating significant improvements in both design and technology. However, the mission ___38___ (end) with the rocket losing signal and ___39___ (explode) before it could complete its objectives.
Despite this setback, SpaceX considered the test ___40___ success for it provided valuable data for future missions. The company plans to use the data to further enhance the rocket’s performance and ___41___ (reliable). Its advanced design and cutting-edge technology will enable us to reach new frontiers faster and more sustainably than ever before. SpaceX’s ultimate goal is ___42___ (develop) a fully reusable spacecraft that can transport humans to Mars and beyond.
In addition to the Starship tests, SpaceX continues to support NASA’s Artemis program. The Starship rocket ___43___ (schedule) to land astronauts on the Moon as early as 2026. This collaboration highlights the ongoing efforts to advance human space exploration ___44___ establish a permanent presence on the lunar surface. ___45___ working together, SpaceX and NASA aim to push the boundaries of what is possible in space travel, paving the way for future missions to Mars and other distant destinations.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你的外教Andreas打算给妈妈买一个具有中国特色的生日礼物邮寄回家，请你给他写一封邮件，推荐一个合适的礼物，内容要点包括：
1. 礼物名称;
2. 推荐理由;
注意
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Andreas,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When my family first moved into our house, in the foothills of Monrovia, California, in November 2022, we knew there was some thing unusual about the place. It has stunning views over the San Gabriel valley, a lovely pool and guest house. It is the last house before the Angeles national forest begins.
On our first visit to the house, we saw a family of American black bears walking through the backyard. At first, I was a little scared as I hadn’t been around bears before, and thought of the online videos of bears causing damage by entering people’s homes and stealing food. But we liked the house so much that we decided to learn to live alongside them.
My family like animals, but none of us were wildlife enthusiasts before we moved here. Then, after three months of living here, we fell in love with a bear—Maddie.
Many bears visit our yard—they appear around four or five times a week. They include several males and a naughty female we call “Maddie”. Among them Maddie is the most distinctive. She is recognizable not only from her size—she is slightly smaller than the adult males—but also from her behavior.
While other bears turn around when they encounter people, Maddie does the opposite. She watches us while we’re eating. She presses her nose up to the window next to the dining table. Once, she walked through the garden when we were having a pool party, and our guests got excited and started going crazy. That would scare most bears, but Maddie was not panicked. When we first met her, her boldness made us a little nervous, but we realized she’s a sweetheart, as long as we keep a safe distance.
By the beginning of this year, we hadn’t seen Maddie for a few months. We were curious and a bit worried. Then one Monday at the beginning of May, I went to work and realized that I had forgotten my gym bag and decided to go home to make lunch and pick up the bag.
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。
I had just arrived and I saw two tiny bears on the floor—Maddie must have given birth.
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I shared the video with my family and posted it on the Internet.
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答案版
(满分：150分;考试时间：120分钟)
注意事项：1. 答卷前，请考生务必把自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
1. What did the woman do
A. She went surfing. B. She learned to sail. C. She played beach volleyball.
2. When did the woman hurt her leg
A. When she was cycling. B. When she was running. C. When she was going downstairs.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A co-worker. B. A project. C. An intervewee.
4. What color hair does the missing girl have
A. Red. B. Black. C. Brown.
5. What does the man do
A He is a doctor. B. He is an engineer. C He is a salesperson.
第二节 (共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How long did the woman sleep last night
A. 4 hours. B. 5 hours. C. 8 hours.
7. Why did the woman get up early
A To do some work. B. To get ready for a trip. C. To work out outdoors.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. At the man’s house. B. At a restaurant. C. At a grocery store.
9. What would the woman like to have
A. An ice cream. B. A cup of coffee. C. Some cakes.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How did the woman get to work yesterday
A. On foot. B. By car. C. By bus.
11. What does the man think of walking to work
A. Tiring. B. Relaxing C. Time-consuming.
12. What does the woman mean in the end
A. She can walk very fast. B. She might take a train to work. C. She lives too far to walk to work.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the man doing
A. Doing a survey. B. Advertising a show. C. Conducting an interview.
14. How does Carrie manage to afford a long holiday
A. She lives in cheap hotels.
B. She eats less while she is traveling.
C. She borrows money from her friends.
15. Where did Carrie’s friend work
A. In a restaurant. B In a hotel. C. On a farm.
16. What does Carrie say about the job in Athens
A. It was ideal for her. B. It didn’t pay very well. C. It took up too much time.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is John’s show about
A Wildlife. B. Travel. C. Sports.
18. Why does the speaker apologize
A. A meeting will be canceled
B. An interview will be rescheduled.
C. An online novel’s release will be delayed.
19. Who will interview people for Money Matters
A. Thomas Johnson. B. Francis Selhurst. C. Sally Williams.
20. When does Money Matters begin next Friday
A. At 8:00 am. B. At 9:00 am. C. At 10:00 am.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项 (A、B、C和D) 中，选出最佳选项。
From Agatha Christie to Ian Fleming to Jane Austen, here are four famous author homes-turned hotels where bookworms can stay closer to their favorites.
Ian Fleming’s beachside villa
Oracabessa Bay, Jamaica
The entire property remains its private charm that defined the British writer’s life and work. This ultra-private two-bedroom villa comes with two additional guest cottages, a private servant and cook, its own beach and swimming pool, and, most notably, Fleming’s original writing desk from which 007 was born.
Agatha Christie’s holiday home
Devon, England
Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot’s followers can get closer to the heart of Christie’s works by staying at her former holiday home in Devon, England. While the guest apartment has modern services and furniture. the rest of Greenway is styled like Christie would have had it in the 1950s, making it seem as though she and her family had just stepped out.
An Austen family townhouse
London, England
Peaceful English country homes, with art-filled walls and names worthy of their place in history, exist almost as characters themselves in Jane Austen’s novels. A few of these temporary homes are now places where Austen fans can stay themselves. Opened in 2020 following an extensive repair to bring the townhouse back to its former glory, the hotel’s rooms are named for Austen family members who stayed or lived here. Add in the period antiques, a collection of Austen first editions, as well as original letters from Jane to her brother at this address.
Tennessee Williams’s permanent hotel suite
New York City, US
For the last chapters of his life, the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tennessee Williams made the fashionable Midtown Manhattan Hotel Elysée his home base. Today hotel guests can book a stay in what was part of Williams’s unconventional accommodation. Known as the Sunset Suite in his day, the space has been renamed the Tennessee Williams Suite and is decorated with photographs and handwritten notes from the playwright’s life and career.
1. Which hotel will you choose if you enjoy privacy
A. Ian Fleming’s beachside villa B. Agatha Christie’s holiday home.
C. An Austen family townhouse. D. Tennessee Williams’s permanent hotel suite.
2. What do Agatha Christie’s holiday home and an Austen family townhouse have in common
A. They are both styled in a modern way. B. They both feature beautiful rural scenery.
C. They are both located in the United Kingdom D. They were both turned into hotels in the 1950s.
3. What can we know about Tennessee Williams’s permanent hotel suite
A. Tennessee decorated the hotel with pictures. B. Tennessee completed most of his works there.
C. Tennessee named the hotel suite after himself. D. Tennessee spent the final years of his life there.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
From a young age, I collected role models. In school, as a teenager, I tried to channel Whitney Houston. In the working world, I paid close attention to our female senior managers. By watching and imitating others-especially women of color who looked or sounded like me-I gained confidence in my own abilities.
But when I started my own company my pool of role models became smaller. Only 2.1% of risk investment goes to women-founded companies. “Who can I look up to ” I wondered. “Who can I learn from ” I decided to create an inspiration wall in my office, with photos of the role models I could see-women like Oprah, Michelle Obama, and Vicky, co-founder of a skincare brand. I never thought I’d meet these women, but their success gave me hope.
Then one day, a couple of years ago, I surprised myself with a thought: what if I did reach out to one of my role models I feared rejection, but my desire for connection was stronger. I chose Vicky, whose journey had long inspired me. I didn’t have her email address. So I tried a cold Instagram message, and she responded the next day!
That was in 2022. We’ve spoken numerous times since, and the conversations have been invaluable. They’re rare chances to gain guidance from a successful woman. But here’s the most valuable lesson I gained: when Vicky first replied to me, I wasn’t the only one excited. Vicky was excited too-because she’s always looking for ways to support other women. All my life, I’d thought of role models as a one-way relationship: I’d gain strength from someone stronger. But the situation is more than that.
I once sent Vicky a care package from my sunglasses company. She wrote me a thank-you note, and texted a selfie of her and her daughter wearing my products. Today, I keep that letter on my desk next to my keyboard—a reminder that just as I believe in her, she believes in me. We’re all here to help each other grow.
4. How did the author build up her confidence
A. By cooperating with women of color. B. By observing and copying her models.
C. By making friends with persons like her. D. By starting her own sunglasses company.
5. What is the author’s intention of creating an inspiration wall in her office
A. To inspire her employees’ creativity. B. To make her workplace more attractive.
C. To encourage herself to achieve success. D. To improve her employees’ work efficiency.
6. Why did the author choose to reach out to Vicky
A. She was afraid of being rejected. B. She only had Vicky’s email address.
C. Vicky’s story had always motivated her. D. Vicky liked giving guidance to other women.
7 What can be concluded according to the text
A. Practice makes perfect. B. Strength flows both ways.
C. A good beginning is half done. D. Actions speak louder than words.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. C 7. B
C
Imagine hopping on a school bus and being transported to an immersive (沉浸式的) educational tour of the inside of the human body—and no, not on a fictional episode of The Magic School Bus. This is the kind of experience that Meta hopes to enable for students, digitally, through its Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets.
Bring VR into more classrooms could enable new kinds of learning opportunities. For example, it may allow drama students to feel like they’re having an immersive, real-time experience watching Shakespeare’s work performed at the Globe Theatre in the 17 century. New Mexico University is using the headsets to teach criminal justice students to investigate virtual crime scenes, and Morehouse College has developed a “digital twin campus” to teach students a range of subjects through VR, both through a partner program with Meta to test educational applications of the technology.
But VR also creates concerns about digital safety and the potential harm to humans who are having more digital interactions and fewer in-person ones. Moreover, the cost of involving VR headsets in the classroom could be an obstacle to adoption for the many schools already struggling with limited resources. While cheaper than some other headsets on the market, Meta’s Quest 3 devices still start at $499 each. Most importantly, it remains unclear just how useful virtual reality is in helping students learn better.
“I think that VR is one area where additional research is necessary,” said Vincent Quan, an education researcher and co-executive director of the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab. “With technology, sure, it can have a lot of promise, but at the same time, there can also be a lot of hype (夸张的宣传), and I think it’s important to carefully evaluate these types of technologies. Sometimes you don’t know if it’s just innovative and cool versus actually impactful.”
8. Why is The Magic School Bus mentioned in the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic of VR. B. To promote immersive education.
C. To recommend a popular TV series D. To advertise a new means of transport.
9. How can VR benefit students according to Paragraph 2
A. By increasing their in-person interactions. B. By satisfying diverse learning requirements.
C. By assisting them in understanding concepts. D. By enabling learning beyond time limitations.
10. What can be inferred from the price of VR devices
A. The price will affect that of similar products in the market.
B. The price is quite acceptable to both teachers and students.
C. VR devices are more cost-effective than other learning tools.
D. The price can be a heavy burden for financially troubled school.
11. What does Vincent Quan suggest about VR in education
A. Technology will make it useful and cheap. B. Teachers can depend on it in the classroom.
C It can benefit all students around the world. D. More research is needed to evaluate its impact
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. D
D
The US government just hired a researcher who thinks we can beat aging with fresh cloned bodies and brain updates. Jean Hébert, a new hire with the US Advanced Projects Agency for Health, is expected to lead a major new initiative around “functional brain tissue replacement”, the idea of adding youthful tissue to people’s brains.
The brain renewal concept could have applications such as treating stroke (中风) victims, who lose areas of brain function. But Hébert, a biologist at the Albert Einstein school of medicine, has most often proposed total brain replacement, along with replacing other parts of our body, as the only reasonable means of avoiding death from old age.
The idea sounds practical since there are already organ transplants. The trickiest part is your brain. That ages, too, shrinking dramatically in old age. But you don’t want to replace it with another—because it is you.
And that’s where Hébert’s research comes in. He’s been exploring ways to “progressively” replace a brain by adding bits of youthful tissue made in a lab. The process would have to be done slowly enough. in steps, that your brain could adapt, relocating memories and your self-identity.
Hébert has been carrying out initial experiments with mice, removing small sections of their brains and injecting slurries of embryonic cells (胚胎细胞). It’s a step toward proving whether such youthful tissue can survive and take over important functions.
To be sure, the strategy is not widely accepted, even among researchers in the aging field. “On the surface it sounds completely crazy, but I was surprised how good a case he could make for it,” says Matthew Scholz, CEO of aging research company Oisin Biotechnologies, who met with Hébert this year. Scholz is still doubtful though. “A new brain is not going to be a popular item,” he says. “The surgical element of it is going to be very severe, no matter how you slice it” Now, though, Hébert’s ideas appear to have gotten support from the US government.
12. What function does brain replacement perform according to Hébert
A. Brain replacement helps people fight against death.
B. Brain replacement stops brain shrinking in old age.
C. Brain replacement makes old people much smarter.
D. Brain replacement cures patients suffering a stroke.
13. What does the underlined word “progressively” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Hardly. B. Completely. C. Gradually. D. Immediately.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards Hébert’s ideas
A. Supportive. B. Objective. C. Critical. D. Doubtful.
15. What can be the suitable title for the text
A. Replacing Your Brain Little by Little B. Slowing Down Aging in Your Real Life
C. A Biologist Treating Your Brain Disease D. A Researcher Hired by the US Government
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. A
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
French Customs Around Eating Meals
France is celebrated globally for its cooking contributions. French food customs are a delightful blend of tradition, etiquette (礼仪), and a genuine passion for quality and pleasure. ___16___.
Eating amongst family and friends
Mealtime in France is a special time for family and friends to gather, chat, and enjoy the art of good food. ___17___, these moments are rarely rushed. Instead, they are enjoyed as a chance to connect, catch up, and share in the common delight of cooking exploration.
Taking time to enjoy meals
___18___. Dining is seen as a joyous celebration of life’s flavors. In France, it’s common to see lunch breaks extend over an hour, with everyone taking the time to enjoy their meal. This unhurried approach to eating encourages mindful consumption, improved digestion, and a greater appreciation for the food.
The etiquette of dining
It is a blend of manners, customs, and a bit of common sense. ___19___. Cutlery (餐具) is typically placed directly on the tablecloth. Leaving food on your plate might be seen as wasteful while finishing everything might imply you’re still hungry. Remember, the pace is slow and steady!
___20___
French meals are as much about conversation as they are about food. The conversation is just as important as the food itself. French people like to share stories and opinions while eating. Topics flow freely around the table, from politics to personal stories. There might even be a good debate at table!
A. The art of conversation at table
B. The food-centered conversation
C. Let’s start a journey to explore them together
D. In the French tradition, meals are never a rushed affair
E. Whether it’s a simple weekday meal or a grand Sunday lunch
F. It starts with a simple “bon appétit” wishing everyone a good meal
G. Since French cuisine is renowned for its unique flavors and deep culture
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. D 19. F 20. A
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
Wilt Chamberlain is 47 years old. He will ___21___ in May 2025, at age 48, with a bachelor’s degree in architecture.
Wilt was ___22___ about architecture, when he was in primary school. But when it came time for ___23___, Wilt pursued the expected path, earning a(n) ___24___ degree followed by an MBA, and building a career in business. Architecture remained a(n) ___25___ dream.
When faced with personal changes and ___26___ with his finance job, the father of three teenage boys decided it was time to ___27___ chase his architectural dream. Discovering that his alma mater (母校) had just launched an architecture program, Wilt ___28___ at the chance to start a new chapter in his life.
The second ___29___ is about more than professional fulfillment for Wilt. It’s about ____30____ to his sons that it’s never too late to pursue one’s dreams. “My boys, it’s never too late to ____31____ a passion, and it’s never too late to be happy.” Wilt said. “I’m not worried about when I graduate, nor 20-30 more years of work. I have no ____32____ to stop.”
When Wilt ____33____ his cap and gown (学位服) next spring, he’ll be realizing a childhood dream ____34____ but never forgotten. He’ll be showing his boys and himself that happiness and purpose are always within ____35____, at any stage of life, with a little faith and hard work.
21. A. succeed B. graduate C. leave D. shine
22. A. passionate B. careful C. certain D. particular
23. A. career B. marriage C. family D. college
24. A. architecture B. finance C. engineering D. art
25. A. unrealized B. unimportant C. unaffordable D. unconditional
26. A. unfamiliar B. angry C. dissatisfied D. concerned
27. A. quickly B. directly C. suddenly D. bravely
28. A. jumped B. stared C. pointed D. laughed
29. A. term B. lesson C. stage D. dream
30. A. complaining B. demonstrating C. explaining D. introducing
31. A. abandon B. discover C. kill D. follow
32. A. goals B. measures C. plans D. chances
33. A. puts on B. gives up C. takes out D. shows off
34. A. built B. possessed C. lost D. postponed
35. A. ability B. distance C. reach D. range
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. A 26. C 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. C
第二节 (共10小题：每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Recently, SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight, ___36___ marked a significant milestone in space exploration. The rocket reached higher altitudes than previous ___37___ (attempt), demonstrating significant improvements in both design and technology. However, the mission ___38___ (end) with the rocket losing signal and ___39___ (explode) before it could complete its objectives.
Despite this setback, SpaceX considered the test ___40___ success for it provided valuable data for future missions. The company plans to use the data to further enhance the rocket’s performance and ___41___ (reliable). Its advanced design and cutting-edge technology will enable us to reach new frontiers faster and more sustainably than ever before. SpaceX’s ultimate goal is ___42___ (develop) a fully reusable spacecraft that can transport humans to Mars and beyond.
In addition to the Starship tests, SpaceX continues to support NASA’s Artemis program. The Starship rocket ___43___ (schedule) to land astronauts on the Moon as early as 2026. This collaboration highlights the ongoing efforts to advance human space exploration ___44___ establish a permanent presence on the lunar surface. ___45___ working together, SpaceX and NASA aim to push the boundaries of what is possible in space travel, paving the way for future missions to Mars and other distant destinations.
【答案】36. which
37. attempts
38. ended 39. exploding
40. a 41. reliability
42. to develop
43. is scheduled
44. and 45. By##Through
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你的外教Andreas打算给妈妈买一个具有中国特色的生日礼物邮寄回家，请你给他写一封邮件，推荐一个合适的礼物，内容要点包括：
1. 礼物名称;
2. 推荐理由;
注意
1. 词数80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear Andreas,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Andreas,
I’m glad to hear that you want to buy some gifts with Chinese characteristics for your mother. And I’m writing to give you some advice.
Personally I think you should buy the following gifts: Qipao and Chinese knot. Qipao, a very beautiful traditional dress for Chinese woman, can show the real beauty of a woman. I’m sure your mother will like it very much. What’s more, it’s also a good choice for you to buy the Chinese knot. It’s usually hung in the sitting room or cars, which represents good luck.
Wish you a good vacation. Please give my best wishes to your family.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When my family first moved into our house, in the foothills of Monrovia, California, in November 2022, we knew there was some thing unusual about the place. It has stunning views over the San Gabriel valley, a lovely pool and guest house. It is the last house before the Angeles national forest begins.
On our first visit to the house, we saw a family of American black bears walking through the backyard. At first, I was a little scared as I hadn’t been around bears before, and thought of the online videos of bears causing damage by entering people’s homes and stealing food. But we liked the house so much that we decided to learn to live alongside them.
My family like animals, but none of us were wildlife enthusiasts before we moved here. Then, after three months of living here, we fell in love with a bear—Maddie.
Many bears visit our yard—they appear around four or five times a week. They include several males and a naughty female we call “Maddie”. Among them Maddie is the most distinctive. She is recognizable not only from her size—she is slightly smaller than the adult males—but also from her behavior.
While other bears turn around when they encounter people, Maddie does the opposite. She watches us while we’re eating. She presses her nose up to the window next to the dining table. Once, she walked through the garden when we were having a pool party, and our guests got excited and started going crazy. That would scare most bears, but Maddie was not panicked. When we first met her, her boldness made us a little nervous, but we realized she’s a sweetheart, as long as we keep a safe distance.
By the beginning of this year, we hadn’t seen Maddie for a few months. We were curious and a bit worried. Then one Monday at the beginning of May, I went to work and realized that I had forgotten my gym bag and decided to go home to make lunch and pick up the bag.
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。
I had just arrived and I saw two tiny bears on the floor—Maddie must have given birth.
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I shared the video with my family and posted it on the Internet.
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【答案】 I had just arrived and I saw two tiny bears on the floor—Maddie must have given birth. My heart skipped a beat with joy and excitement. I quickly and quietly backed away, not wanting to disturb the cubs. I felt a deep connection to Maddie and her family, as if we were part of the same community. I decided to keep a close watch on them from a safe distance, ensuring they had enough space and privacy. I was so excited that I decided to capture this heartwarming scene on camera.
I shared the video with my family and posted it on the Internet. To my surprise, the video quickly went viral, attracting attention from wildlife enthusiasts and experts. Many commented on how rare it was to see a bear giving birth in such a close and personal setting. Some even reached out to us, offering advice and resources to help ensure the safety and well-being of Maddie and her cubs. It was heartwarming to see how much people cared about wildlife and were willing to come together to protect it.