2024-2025学年河北省邯郸市馆陶县高三上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案）
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2024-2025学年河北省邯郸市馆陶县高三上学期11月期中英语试题
本试卷共8页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成，其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为目选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效、考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上、录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 is the woman probably training to be
A. A pilot. B. A doctor. C. A lawyer.
2. What has caused the gym to close
A. A broken heater. B. A natural disaster. C. A faulty lighting system.
3. How does Jamie usually go to school
A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By car.
4. What should the woman do to protect her teeth
A. Eat less sour food. B. Try sugar-free candy. C. Brush them more carefully.
5. What does the woman dislike about the dress
A. Its color. B. Its size. C. Its style.
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，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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Sadie probably do this weekend
A. Attend a conference. B. Go to a wedding. C. Sit an exam.
7. How does Sadie sound
A. Stressed. B. Organized. C. Energetic.
听第7段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What will Hillary do in autumn
A. Learn to cook. B. Go to college. C. Move back to her hometown.
9. How long will Hillary work as an assistant manager
A. About one month. B. About two months. C. About four months.
10. What is the key to good business according to Mike
A. Benefiting others. B. Learning by experience. C. Laying a strong foundation.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman want to write
A. A magazine article. B. A science book. C. A fictional story.
12. What is special about the jellyfish the woman mentioned
A. They have no babies. B. They live forever. B. They never get sick.
13. What’s the woman’s concern
A Whether the idea is original.
B. Whether the story is reasonable.
C. Whether the main role is attractive.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What month is it now
A. July. B. September. C. November.
15. What does the woman plan to study at college
A. Stars and planets. B. Weather and climate. B. Software development.
16. What do we know about Tim Samaras
A. He reported on TV. B. He worked for an airline. C. He recorded valuable weather data.
17. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow classmates. B. Professor and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why do people feel surprised at the speaker’s way of killing time
A. It’s so expensive. B. It’s different from theirs. C. It’s out of character.
19 What impressed the speaker in the starfield COEX Mall
A. The gallery. B. The movie theaters. C. The restaurants.
20. What are the visitors allowed to do in the library
A Borrow the books. B. Get their books signed. C. Decorate the books with pictures.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Many people are fond of wild creatures. However, in our eagerness to get closer, make contact, and put themselves at risk, humans often act out of self-interest. Unforeseen problems can arise from such actions. These problems can harm both wildlife and people. Let’s explore the positive and negative aspects of wildlife concerns in North America, as well as the possible solutions to these issues.
Course we offer
Course Name Course Description Course Fee
Wildlife Disease Many wild animals are easily influenced by some pretty harsh diseases. Learn about some of the biggest disease issues impacting our wildlife and what we can or can’t do about it. $25/per person
Adapting to Climate Change Learn about climate change and how state wildlife agencies and animals are preparing to adapt to the changing climate There will be a main focus on North American wildlife. $37/per person
The Illegal Pet Trade Illegal pet trade ... It doesn’t happen in America, does it Find out how big the issue is and what you can do to stop it. $26/per person
Being Bred to Death Do you love seeing white tigers You shouldn’t. At least you won’t when you find out what specific crossbreeding sometimes dos to animals. $42/per person
Registration instructions
Within the course description you will see a Paypal link that will allow you to register for that particular class. It makes it easy because you can pay by debit or credit card. Once we receive the payment you will be sent detailed instructions with how to log on. Instructions will be emailed to the address provided in the Paypal link. Remember, this is a live online presentation, so not only can you watch from the comfort of your own phone but you’ll also be able to interact with the instructor and ask questions!
1. Which course pays special attention to North American wildlife
A. Wildlife Disease. B. Adapting to Climate Change.
C. The Illegal Pet Trade. D. Being Bred to Death.
2. How much should you pay altogether for Wildlife Disease and Being Bred to Death
A. $51. B. $62. C. $67. D. $79.
3. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce some courses. B. To recommend some books.
C. To promote wildlife-themed tourism. D. To stress the urgency of wildlife protection.
B
On a school day in October, Glenmount Elementary librarian Erin Hauser is grabbing as many books as she can carry from the Ravens Bookmobile—at least 50 or 60.
It’s one of many opportunities they have to engage with The Maryland Book Bank, a nonprofit that provides free books to students across the state who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them. “To order a new hardback picture book is $17.99, and if you have one, two or three children, that can be a heaven burden,” Hauser says.
The Book Bank has been serving the community since the late 1990s. Middle-income families have an average of 60 books at home, while some lower income families can only afford one or two, Feiring says. The Book Bank has worked to close that gap, partnering with some schools to give each child 20 books per year. That goal is vitally important. If students are not proficient readers by the end of third grade, they’re four times more likely to drop out of high school, according to a 2012 report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
The Book Bank is volunteer run, and about 75% of funding comes from an online book-selling social enterprise that employs workers through Baltimore City’s Administration’s Office of Employment Development. The rest is provided by foundations and the community.
Feiring says he knew the Book Bank was having an impact when he learned how far some families were traveling for books and why. “In one case, a woman told us that she reads food ingredients to her child,” he says. “Others have told us that they read the mail—junk mail.”
Part of the Book Bank’s mission is to add to students” home libraries. This mission includes ensuring students were sent books while they were at home leaning virtually. Hauser says that across her seven years at Glenmount, she’s gotten 4,000 books from the Book Bank—many of which have been sent home with students to keep, which is very meaningful to them. “To me, it really showed that it’s not just a book,” Hauser says, “It’s that space that it creates in a child’s mind.”
4. What was Erin Hauser doing in the Ravens Bookmobile
A. Organizing a book sale event. B. Collecting books for her students.
C. Returning books to the mobile library. D. Conducting a reading workshop for children.
5. What factor might prevent some kids from getting books
A. High cost of new books. B. Inability to order books online.
C. Limited selection of books at local stores. D. Inaccessibility due to transportation limitations.
6. What is the main source of the funding of the Book Bank
A. Sales of hardback picture books. B. Foundations and community donations.
C. An online book-selling social enterprise. D. The Administration’s Office of Employment.
7. Which of the following can best describe the impact of the program
A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable. C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable.
C
Best friends forever. We 90’s kids drew these words on our hands with markers and ink; most people I knew had at least one person they considered their BFF. Perhaps we imagined each other at weddings, meeting each other’s kids, and going on vacations to Antarctica someday.
These simple understandings of friendship are naturally challenged as we grow. It does appear that the number of long-term friendships is decreasing. As opposed to the ideal of lifelong friendships, more and more friendships seem limited in time. Sometimes, it is as simple as lost contact. With more people working remotely and fewer “third spaces” existing in the community, we see each other less, which can lead to losing touch. That was the primary reason individuals tend to drift apart from their friendships in the past.
Another reason may be less tolerance for conflict. In decades past, it seemed that waxes and wanes in friendship were expected. Most of these were not the end of the friendship. Today, there seems to be much less tolerance. We are quicker to block each other out or label one another ”toxic”, even when the friendship might be valuable to us.
Social media trends have certainly sent a message that cutting someone off when they aren’t making you feel good is a positive thing to do. Yet is this always the case
There is a natural cycle in relationships involving connection, breaks, and repair. Relationship expert John Gottman has identified this reconnection as perhaps the most important part of the cycle because conflict is inevitable and can ultimately bring us closer. In friendships, we get close (connect). have times of conflict (break), and then work through that conflict through a reconnection (repair). Otherwise, the friendship ends-and more and more, it seems, friendships are ending before repair is given any possibility.
Continuing a friendship through conflict can also help us learn things about ourselves that can be difficult to face, and enhance our lives. When we repeatedly disconnect from people who tell us things we don’t want to hear, we risk getting self-enclosed.
If you are looking to build capacities in repair, turn to essential skills that require practice.
8. What used to be the chief reason for people to distance themselves from friendships
A. Geographical moves. B. Personality changes.
C. Less tolerance for conflict. D. Increasing financial gap.
9. What does the underlined words ”waxes and wanes” mean in paragraph 3
A. Rise and fall. B. Black and white. C. Day and night. D. Give and take.
10. What might social media trends encourage
A. Building lifelong friendships. B. Accepting conflict in friendships.
C Reconnecting with old friends. D. Cutting off unsupportive relations.
11. What might be discussed after the last paragraph
A. Causes of friendship conflicts. B. Importance of lifelong friendships.
C. Strategies for enhancing repair skills. D. Benefits of social media in friendships.
D
American literary giant Henry David Thoreau spent two years at Walden Pond, writing what would later be published as his book Walden.
Now, nearly 180 years later, his writings are teaching us that the Walden Pond of 2024 isn’t the Walden Pond of then. It’s not uncommon to see people enjoying Walden Pond nowadays. Swimming, kayaking, and even field trips are common activities there. But a walk around Walden Pond is a walk through history. Boston University Professor Richard Primack is using that history to his advantage. Primack is a professor of plant ecology and part of a team of researchers studying climate change in Massachusetts. One of their most valuable pieces of data is Thoreau’s book.
“Thoreau made these very detailed observations, libraries of his observations on flowering time, leafing out, bird arrival time, ice out times in Walden Pond. And so these scattered (零散的) tables are really what the basis is for building on our own set of observations,” said Primack.
The data paints a clear picture that winters are shorter, and springs are coming earlier. “Climate change is affecting Concord, Massachusetts,” said Primack. “Wildflowers are flowering about 10 days earlier. Trees are leafing out 14 days earlier. Trees are somewhat more responsive wildflowers.”
But perhaps the most concerning isn’t what we see, but rather what we don’t. “When we started to look at the flowering times of plants, we kept encountering wildflower species that we couldn’t find or that were extremely rare.” said Primack. Wildflowers like fringed orchids or ladyslipper orchids were written about by Thoreau, but Primack’s team couldn’t find any sign of them.
The species that had gone locally extinct were the cold-loving, northern wildflowers, while the species that tended to be persistent were the warm-loving, southern species.
When asked by WB if Thoreau should be revered in scientific circles the same way he’s revered in literature, Primack was absolute. “He should be. In Thoreau’s time and the decades after, people criticized him that he’s not a good scientist. We now know that was completely wrong. Thoreau was, in fact, a very accurate scientist,” he added.
12. Why do climate scientists turn to Thoreau’s book
A. It details natural event timings. B. It records Walden Pond’s history.
C. It reveals Concord’s ecosystem insights. D. It documents the popularity of Walden Pond.
13. What research finding concerns Primack’s team most
A. The delay in leafing out of trees. B. The earlier arrival of spring in Concord.
C. The extinction of some wildflower species. D. The increase of warm-loving, southern plants.
14. What’s the Primack’s attitude towards Thoreau’s role as a scientist
A. Skeptical. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Opposed.
15. Which of the following can serve as the best title for the text
A. Walden Pond: A Modern Research Centre. B. Walden Pond: A Record Of Changing Seasons.
C. Thoreau Comes To The Aid Of Climate Science. D. Thoreau’s Literary Significance: A Naturalist’s View.
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。
Being a global citizen means identifying with an ever-growing global community and actively contributing to positive growth within the community. It is important to identify with a global community. ____16____ Below are some suggestions for becoming an active global citizen:
Learn about current and past events.
____17____ You might have learned about past events in history, but brush up on world history by visiting your library and checking out history books about different cultures. To understand where the world is today, you need to see how past events have influenced the present. It is just as, if not more, important to stay updated on events happening all throughout the world.
____18____.
It is important to respect the values of a global community and learn about them. Some values to learn about are human rights, poverty reduction, prevention of conflict between countries and sustainable economic growth. These values can be learned by visiting your local library, watching the news and searching for each country’s values online.
Read as much as possible.
You can learn about your own and other cultures by reading books, both fiction and nonfiction. ____19____
Learn about your purchases.
Unless you purposefully buy locally, there is a large chance that many things you own and buy come from other places in the world. ____20____ It might seem like a positive change because it has made some products cheap, but it can be negative if the employees who made these products don’t work in safe or fair conditions. Take a look at what you buy, see where they were made and learn about the conditions they were made in.
A. Discover the values of other cultures.
B. Support art, music and culture in your community.
C. Visit the library, subscribe to newspapers and watch the news.
D. For many people, volunteering locally can influence a global change.
E. Globalization has made trade, importing and exporting easier than ever.
F. But it doesn’t mean you have to travel far or abandon your personal identity.
G. Reading offers insights into someone’s mind that is not possible in any other way.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On my bookshelf, next to the books I loved and the ones I never read, there was a dictionary. It wasn’t anything ____21____, just a book that had been there forever.
I was going through a ____22____ time. Work was a mess, and I felt like I wasn’t going anywhere. Then I saw the dictionary. I ____23____ it, and it felt good in my hands. As I opened its pages, a ____24____ word caught my eye: “resilience.” It was ____25____ as “the capacity to recover ____26____ from difficulties; toughness.” I ____27____ the letters with my finger, letting the meaning sink in. I kept nipping (翻动) through the pages. “Grit” was about not giving up, even when things are hard. “Serendipity” was about good luck finding you when you least ____28____ it. And then there was “thrive”—about growing and doing well, even in the face of ____29____.
I was as if the dictionary was speaking directly to my _____30_____, not only offering definitions but giving me a little _____31_____. I realized my dictionary wasn’t just a bunch of words. It was a book full of good _____32_____. I didn’t tell me everything would he okay, but it showed me how to find my way.
Now, my dictionary is more than just a book. It’s a _____33_____ of strength. It tells me that when life gets me down, I can always _____34_____, find an answer, and keep moving forward. Because sometimes, the help we need is right in front of us, just _____35_____ to be opened.
21. A. cheap B. special C. familiar D. difficult
22. A. tough B. strange C. fearless D. bright
23. A. spotted B. located C. grabbed D. designed
24. A. random B. fancy C. regular D. secret
25. A. marked B. signed C. tolerated D. defined
26. A. carefully B. quickly C. politely D. normally
27. A. recognized B. recorded C. traced D. reduced
28. A. expect B. refuse C. doubt D. challenge
29. A. regret B. hope C. trouble D. surprise
30. A. face B. brain C. sense D. soul
31. A. push B. agreement C. concern D. judgement
32. A. commitment B. imagination C. assessment D. advice
33. A. expert B. contrast C. symbol D. trial
34. A. look back B. look up C. turn down D. turn in
35. A. pretending B. waiting C. pausing D. competing
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。
Toronto’s Chinatown is a lively area situated in the heart of the city. ____36____ (establish) businesses line its streets, each with their own narrative — ranging from family-run restaurants ____37____ modern banks, all of which contribute to the area’s rich culinary (烹饪的) scene and lively atmosphere. The history of Chinatown ____38____ (date) back to the late 19th century, with the first Chinese-owned businesses setting up along Elizabeth Street. Over the decades, it ____39____ (grow) to become a cultural hub (枢纽) that is central to the city’s ____40____ (identify).
The neighborhood, which has been shaped by the perseverance (毅力) and enterprise of its residents, is a place ____41____ traditional festivals are celebrated with enthusiasm, and the customs and heritage of its community are ____42____ (proud) displayed. Over the years despite ____43____ (face) challenges such as relocation due to urban ____44____ (develop) and city planning, Chinatown has been preserved, with its spirit and culture maintained through the efforts of its inhabitants and supporters.
Chinatown is ____45____ important part of Toronto’s story. It’s a place that connects the past and present, showing how different cultures can add to the city’s character. In essence, Chinatown is more than just a location; it is a living, breathing part of Toronto’s cultural narrative.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校英文报将举办主题为“Sports and Fitness”为主题的征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 简述同学们参与运动的情况；
2. 提出建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Join in Sports for a Healthier Lifestyle
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
It was supposed to be a normal trip to the supermarket. My son was little, and it was getting close to noon, so I was rushing to my car trying to avoid a meltdown (融化). The sun was streaming through the large windows, casting a warm glow on the fruits and vegetables, and for a moment, I felt a sense of contentment in the simple act of finishing the grocery shopping with my child. I remember feeling a sense of accomplishment as I got him into the car without any tears.
Then I went to start the car. However, I suddenly realized my keys were gone. After a few minutes of checking around, I realized that I must have locked them in the trunk (后备箱) with my bag. A wave of anxiety washed over me as I stared blankly at the car, the once inviting supermarket now a backdrop to my growing panic.
I wasn’t sure what to do, so I took my son out of his car seat and went back inside the store with all my groceries. I had to use their phone to call my husband for the spare key because my phone was in the bag I had locked in the trunk. After multiple calls and messages with no answer, I was getting upset. My son was tired and getting fussy (爱哭的). I was exhausted from a sleepless night that all moms go through when their kids are teething. When he went into full-on crying, I felt the tears come down my face, too.
An employee at the store tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to come with her. I was panicked for a moment, thinking that I was going to be blamed and thrown into the storage area to keep us quiet. The employee — whose name I would later find out was Kelly — took me, to my surprise, to the Starbucks cafe that was inside the store. She asked me if I drank coffee. I said yes.
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。
Then she walked over to the counter and came back with one for me.
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With her help, my husband finally arrived.
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答案版
本试卷共8页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成，其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为目选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效、考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上、录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 is the woman probably training to be
A. A pilot. B. A doctor. C. A lawyer.
2. What has caused the gym to close
A. A broken heater. B. A natural disaster. C. A faulty lighting system.
3. How does Jamie usually go to school
A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By car.
4. What should the woman do to protect her teeth
A. Eat less sour food. B. Try sugar-free candy. C. Brush them more carefully.
5. What does the woman dislike about the dress
A. Its color. B. Its size. C. Its style.
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，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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Sadie probably do this weekend
A. Attend a conference. B. Go to a wedding. C. Sit an exam.
7. How does Sadie sound
A. Stressed. B. Organized. C. Energetic.
听第7段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What will Hillary do in autumn
A. Learn to cook. B. Go to college. C. Move back to her hometown.
9. How long will Hillary work as an assistant manager
A. About one month. B. About two months. C. About four months.
10. What is the key to good business according to Mike
A. Benefiting others. B. Learning by experience. C. Laying a strong foundation.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman want to write
A. A magazine article. B. A science book. C. A fictional story.
12. What is special about the jellyfish the woman mentioned
A. They have no babies. B. They live forever. B. They never get sick.
13. What’s the woman’s concern
A. Whether the idea is original.
B. Whether the story is reasonable.
C. Whether the main role is attractive.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What month is it now
A. July. B. September. C. November.
15. What does the woman plan to study at college
A. Stars and planets. B. Weather and climate. B. Software development.
16. What do we know about Tim Samaras
A. He reported on TV. B. He worked for an airline. C. He recorded valuable weather data.
17. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow classmates. B. Professor and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why do people feel surprised at the speaker’s way of killing time
A. It’s so expensive. B. It’s different from theirs. C. It’s out of character.
19. What impressed the speaker in the starfield COEX Mall
A. The gallery. B. The movie theaters. C. The restaurants.
20. What are the visitors allowed to do in the library
A. Borrow the books. B. Get their books signed. C. Decorate the books with pictures.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Many people are fond of wild creatures. However, in our eagerness to get closer, make contact, and put themselves at risk, humans often act out of self-interest. Unforeseen problems can arise from such actions. These problems can harm both wildlife and people. Let’s explore the positive and negative aspects of wildlife concerns in North America, as well as the possible solutions to these issues.
Course we offer
Course Name Course Description Course Fee
Wildlife Disease Many wild animals are easily influenced by some pretty harsh diseases. Learn about some of the biggest disease issues impacting our wildlife and what we can or can’t do about it. $25/per person
Adapting to Climate Change Learn about climate change and how state wildlife agencies and animals are preparing to adapt to the changing climate. There will be a main focus on North American wildlife. $37/per person
The Illegal Pet Trade Illegal pet trade ... It doesn’t happen in America, does it Find out how big the issue is and what you can do to stop it. $26/per person
Being Bred to Death Do you love seeing white tigers You shouldn’t. At least you won’t when you find out what specific crossbreeding sometimes dos to animals. $42/per person
Registration instructions
Within the course description you will see a Paypal link that will allow you to register for that particular class. It makes it easy because you can pay by debit or credit card. Once we receive the payment you will be sent detailed instructions with how to log on. Instructions will be emailed to the address provided in the Paypal link. Remember, this is a live online presentation, so not only can you watch from the comfort of your own phone but you’ll also be able to interact with the instructor and ask questions!
1. Which course pays special attention to North American wildlife
A. Wildlife Disease. B. Adapting to Climate Change.
C. The Illegal Pet Trade. D. Being Bred to Death.
2. How much should you pay altogether for Wildlife Disease and Being Bred to Death
A. $51. B. $62. C. $67. D. $79.
3. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce some courses. B. To recommend some books.
C. To promote wildlife-themed tourism. D. To stress the urgency of wildlife protection.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
B
On a school day in October, Glenmount Elementary librarian Erin Hauser is grabbing as many books as she can carry from the Ravens Bookmobile—at least 50 or 60.
It’s one of many opportunities they have to engage with The Maryland Book Bank, a nonprofit that provides free books to students across the state who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them. “To order a new hardback picture book is $17.99, and if you have one, two or three children, that can be a heaven burden,” Hauser says.
The Book Bank has been serving the community since the late 1990s. Middle-income families have an average of 60 books at home, while some lower income families can only afford one or two, Feiring says. The Book Bank has worked to close that gap, partnering with some schools to give each child 20 books per year. That goal is vitally important. If students are not proficient readers by the end of third grade, they’re four times more likely to drop out of high school, according to a 2012 report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
The Book Bank is volunteer run, and about 75% of funding comes from an online book-selling social enterprise that employs workers through Baltimore City’s Administration’s Office of Employment Development. The rest is provided by foundations and the community.
Feiring says he knew the Book Bank was having an impact when he learned how far some families were traveling for books and why. “In one case, a woman told us that she reads food ingredients to her child,” he says. “Others have told us that they read the mail—junk mail.”
Part of the Book Bank’s mission is to add to students” home libraries. This mission includes ensuring students were sent books while they were at home leaning virtually. Hauser says that across her seven years at Glenmount, she’s gotten 4,000 books from the Book Bank—many of which have been sent home with students to keep, which is very meaningful to them. “To me, it really showed that it’s not just a book,” Hauser says, “It’s that space that it creates in a child’s mind.”
4. What was Erin Hauser doing in the Ravens Bookmobile
A. Organizing a book sale event. B. Collecting books for her students.
C. Returning books to the mobile library. D. Conducting a reading workshop for children.
5. What factor might prevent some kids from getting books
A. High cost of new books. B. Inability to order books online.
C. Limited selection of books at local stores. D. Inaccessibility due to transportation limitations.
6. What is the main source of the funding of the Book Bank
A. Sales of hardback picture books. B. Foundations and community donations.
C. An online book-selling social enterprise. D. The Administration’s Office of Employment.
7. Which of the following can best describe the impact of the program
A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable. C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A
C
Best friends forever. We 90’s kids drew these words on our hands with markers and ink; most people I knew had at least one person they considered their BFF. Perhaps we imagined each other at weddings, meeting each other’s kids, and going on vacations to Antarctica someday.
These simple understandings of friendship are naturally challenged as we grow. It does appear that the number of long-term friendships is decreasing. As opposed to the ideal of lifelong friendships, more and more friendships seem limited in time. Sometimes, it is as simple as lost contact. With more people working remotely and fewer “third spaces” existing in the community, we see each other less, which can lead to losing touch. That was the primary reason individuals tend to drift apart from their friendships in the past.
Another reason may be less tolerance for conflict. In decades past, it seemed that waxes and wanes in friendship were expected. Most of these were not the end of the friendship. Today, there seems to be much less tolerance. We are quicker to block each other out or label one another ”toxic”, even when the friendship might be valuable to us.
Social media trends have certainly sent a message that cutting someone off when they aren’t making you feel good is a positive thing to do. Yet is this always the case
There is a natural cycle in relationships involving connection, breaks, and repair. Relationship expert John Gottman has identified this reconnection as perhaps the most important part of the cycle because conflict is inevitable and can ultimately bring us closer. In friendships, we get close (connect). have times of conflict (break), and then work through that conflict through a reconnection (repair). Otherwise, the friendship ends-and more and more, it seems, friendships are ending before repair is given any possibility.
Continuing a friendship through conflict can also help us learn things about ourselves that can be difficult to face, and enhance our lives. When we repeatedly disconnect from people who tell us things we don’t want to hear, we risk getting self-enclosed.
If you are looking to build capacities in repair, turn to essential skills that require practice.
8. What used to be the chief reason for people to distance themselves from friendships
A. Geographical moves. B. Personality changes.
C. Less tolerance for conflict. D. Increasing financial gap.
9 What does the underlined words ”waxes and wanes” mean in paragraph 3
A. Rise and fall. B. Black and white. C. Day and night. D. Give and take.
10. What might social media trends encourage
A. Building lifelong friendships. B. Accepting conflict in friendships.
C. Reconnecting with old friends. D. Cutting off unsupportive relations.
11. What might be discussed after the last paragraph
A. Causes of friendship conflicts. B. Importance of lifelong friendships.
C Strategies for enhancing repair skills. D. Benefits of social media in friendships.
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. D 11. C
D
American literary giant Henry David Thoreau spent two years at Walden Pond, writing what would later be published as his book Walden.
Now, nearly 180 years later, his writings are teaching us that the Walden Pond of 2024 isn’t the Walden Pond of then. It’s not uncommon to see people enjoying Walden Pond nowadays. Swimming, kayaking, and even field trips are common activities there. But a walk around Walden Pond is a walk through history. Boston University Professor Richard Primack is using that history to his advantage. Primack is a professor of plant ecology and part of a team of researchers studying climate change in Massachusetts. One of their most valuable pieces of data is Thoreau’s book.
“Thoreau made these very detailed observations, libraries of his observations on flowering time, leafing out, bird arrival time, ice out times in Walden Pond. And so these scattered (零散的) tables are really what the basis is for building on our own set of observations,” said Primack.
The data paints a clear picture that winters are shorter, and springs are coming earlier. “Climate change is affecting Concord, Massachusetts,” said Primack. “Wildflowers are flowering about 10 days earlier. Trees are leafing out 14 days earlier. Trees are somewhat more responsive wildflowers.”
But perhaps the most concerning isn’t what we see, but rather what we don’t. “When we started to look at the flowering times of plants, we kept encountering wildflower species that we couldn’t find or that were extremely rare.” said Primack. Wildflowers like fringed orchids or ladyslipper orchids were written about by Thoreau, but Primack’s team couldn’t find any sign of them.
The species that had gone locally extinct were the cold-loving, northern wildflowers, while the species that tended to be persistent were the warm-loving, southern species.
When asked by WB if Thoreau should be revered in scientific circles the same way he’s revered in literature, Primack was absolute. “He should be. In Thoreau’s time and the decades after, people criticized him that he’s not a good scientist. We now know that was completely wrong. Thoreau was, in fact, a very accurate scientist,” he added.
12. Why do climate scientists turn to Thoreau’s book
A. It details natural event timings. B. It records Walden Pond’s history.
C. It reveals Concord’s ecosystem insights. D. It documents the popularity of Walden Pond.
13. What research finding concerns Primack’s team most
A. The delay in leafing out of trees. B. The earlier arrival of spring in Concord.
C. The extinction of some wildflower species. D. The increase of warm-loving, southern plants.
14. What’s the Primack’s attitude towards Thoreau’s role as a scientist
A. Skeptical. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Opposed.
15. Which of the following can serve as the best title for the text
A. Walden Pond: A Modern Research Centre. B. Walden Pond: A Record Of Changing Seasons.
C. Thoreau Comes To The Aid Of Climate Science. D. Thoreau’s Literary Significance: A Naturalist’s View.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. C
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。
Being a global citizen means identifying with an ever-growing global community and actively contributing to positive growth within the community. It is important to identify with a global community. ____16____ Below are some suggestions for becoming an active global citizen:
Learn about current and past events.
____17____ You might have learned about past events in history, but brush up on world history by visiting your library and checking out history books about different cultures. To understand where the world is today, you need to see how past events have influenced the present. It is just as, if not more, important to stay updated on events happening all throughout the world.
____18____.
It is important to respect the values of a global community and learn about them. Some values to learn about are human rights, poverty reduction, prevention of conflict between countries and sustainable economic growth. These values can be learned by visiting your local library, watching the news and searching for each country’s values online.
Read as much as possible.
You can learn about your own and other cultures by reading books, both fiction and nonfiction. ____19____
Learn about your purchases.
Unless you purposefully buy locally, there is a large chance that many things you own and buy come from other places in the world. ____20____ It might seem like a positive change because it has made some products cheap, but it can be negative if the employees who made these products don’t work in safe or fair conditions. Take a look at what you buy, see where they were made and learn about the conditions they were made in.
A. Discover the values of other cultures.
B. Support art, music and culture in your community.
C. Visit the library, subscribe to newspapers and watch the news.
D. For many people, volunteering locally can influence a global change.
E. Globalization has made trade, importing and exporting easier than ever.
F. But it doesn’t mean you have to travel far or abandon your personal identity.
G. Reading offers insights into someone’s mind that is not possible in any other way.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. E
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On my bookshelf, next to the books I loved and the ones I never read, there was a dictionary. It wasn’t anything ____21____, just a book that had been there forever.
I was going through a ____22____ time. Work was a mess and I felt like I wasn’t going anywhere. Then I saw the dictionary. I ____23____ it, and it felt good in my hands. As I opened its pages, a ____24____ word caught my eye: “resilience.” It was ____25____ as “the capacity to recover ____26____ from difficulties; toughness.” I ____27____ the letters with my finger, letting the meaning sink in. I kept nipping (翻动) through the pages. “Grit” was about not giving up, even when things are hard. “Serendipity” was about good luck finding you when you least ____28____ it. And then there was “thrive”—about growing and doing well, even in the face of ____29____.
I was as if the dictionary was speaking directly to my _____30_____, not only offering definitions but giving me a little _____31_____. I realized my dictionary wasn’t just a bunch of words. It was a book full of good _____32_____. I didn’t tell me everything would he okay, but it showed me how to find my way.
Now, my dictionary is more than just a book. It’s a _____33_____ of strength. It tells me that when life gets me down, I can always _____34_____, find an answer, and keep moving forward. Because sometimes, the help we need is right in front of us, just _____35_____ to be opened.
21. A. cheap B. special C. familiar D. difficult
22. A. tough B. strange C. fearless D. bright
23. A. spotted B. located C. grabbed D. designed
24. A. random B. fancy C. regular D. secret
25. A. marked B. signed C. tolerated D. defined
26. A. carefully B. quickly C. politely D. normally
27. A. recognized B. recorded C. traced D. reduced
28. A. expect B. refuse C. doubt D. challenge
29. A. regret B. hope C. trouble D. surprise
30. A. face B. brain C. sense D. soul
31. A. push B. agreement C. concern D. judgement
32. A. commitment B. imagination C. assessment D. advice
33. A. expert B. contrast C. symbol D. trial
34. A. look back B. look up C. turn down D. turn in
35. A. pretending B. waiting C. pausing D. competing
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. B
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。
Toronto’s Chinatown is a lively area situated in the heart of the city. ____36____ (establish) businesses line its streets, each with their own narrative — ranging from family-run restaurants ____37____ modern banks, all of which contribute to the area’s rich culinary (烹饪的) scene and lively atmosphere. The history of Chinatown ____38____ (date) back to the late 19th century, with the first Chinese-owned businesses setting up along Elizabeth Street. Over the decades, it ____39____ (grow) to become a cultural hub (枢纽) that is central to the city’s ____40____ (identify).
The neighborhood, which has been shaped by the perseverance (毅力) and enterprise of its residents, is a place ____41____ traditional festivals are celebrated with enthusiasm, and the customs and heritage of its community are ____42____ (proud) displayed. Over the years despite ____43____ (face) challenges such as relocation due to urban ____44____ (develop) and city planning, Chinatown has been preserved, with its spirit and culture maintained through the efforts of its inhabitants and supporters.
Chinatown is ____45____ important part of Toronto’s story. It’s a place that connects the past and present, showing how different cultures can add to the city’s character. In essence, Chinatown is more than just a location; it is a living, breathing part of Toronto’s cultural narrative.
【答案】36. Established
37. to 38. dates
39. has grown
40. identity
41. where 42. proudly
43. facing
44. development
45. an
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校英文报将举办主题为“Sports and Fitness”为主题的征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 简述同学们参与运动的情况；
2. 提出建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Join in Sports for a Healthier Lifestyle
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【答案】Join in Sports for a Healthier Lifestyle
Nowadays, students are increasingly aware of the importance of sports and fitness. It’s common to see groups engaging in various activities, from basketball and football to jogging and yoga, reflecting an active campus life. However, there are still some who prefer staying indoors, missing the benefits of sports.
To encourage everyone to join in, I suggest organizing more diverse sports clubs and events. Schools could also offer incentives for regular participation. Additionally, integrating physical education with fun and educational activities can help foster a lifelong love for sports. Let’s all move towards a healthier lifestyle together!
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。
It was supposed to be a normal trip to the supermarket. My son was little, and it was getting close to noon, so I was rushing to my car trying to avoid a meltdown (融化). The sun was streaming through the large windows, casting a warm glow on the fruits and vegetables, and for a moment, I felt a sense of contentment in the simple act of finishing the grocery shopping with my child. I remember feeling a sense of accomplishment as I got him into the car without any tears.
Then I went to start the car. However, I suddenly realized my keys were gone. After a few minutes of checking around, I realized that I must have locked them in the trunk (后备箱) with my bag. A wave of anxiety washed over me as I stared blankly at the car, the once inviting supermarket now a backdrop to my growing panic.
I wasn’t sure what to do, so I took my son out of his car seat and went back inside the store with all my groceries. I had to use their phone to call my husband for the spare key because my phone was in the bag I had locked in the trunk. After multiple calls and messages with no answer, I was getting upset. My son was tired and getting fussy (爱哭的). I was exhausted from a sleepless night that all moms go through when their kids are teething. When he went into full-on crying, I felt the tears come down my face, too.
An employee at the store tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to come with her. I was panicked for a moment, thinking that I was going to be blamed and thrown into the storage area to keep us quiet. The employee — whose name I would later find out was Kelly — took me, to my surprise, to the Starbucks cafe that was inside the store. She asked me if I drank coffee. I said yes.
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。
Then she walked over to the counter and came back with one for me.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
With her help, my husband finally arrived.
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【答案】
Then she walked over to the counter and came back with one for me. The warmth of the coffee was a comfort, and I felt a bit more relaxed as I sipped it. Kelly stayed with me, making sure my son was comfortable and even entertaining him with some toys she found nearby. I was grateful for her kindness, which I never expected in such a stressful situation. While we waited, she told me about her own experiences as a mother, and how she understood the challenges of dealing with a fussy child in public. Her words were a balm to my frazzled nerves, and I began to feel a sense of calm.
With her help, my husband finally arrived. He had been stuck in traffic, but he managed to get the spare key and come to my rescue. Kelly greeted him warmly and explained the situation, ensuring that everything was taken care of before we left. As we drove home, I reflected on the unexpected kindness we had received. It was a reminder that even in moments of stress and panic, there are people who will step up and offer a helping hand. My son eventually fell asleep in the car, and I felt a deep sense of gratitude for Kelly, whose compassion had made a difficult day a bit easier.
本试卷共8页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成，其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为目选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效、考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上、录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 is the woman probably training to be
A. A pilot. B. A doctor. C. A lawyer.
2. What has caused the gym to close
A. A broken heater. B. A natural disaster. C. A faulty lighting system.
3. How does Jamie usually go to school
A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By car.
4. What should the woman do to protect her teeth
A. Eat less sour food. B. Try sugar-free candy. C. Brush them more carefully.
5. What does the woman dislike about the dress
A. Its color. B. Its size. C. Its style.
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，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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Sadie probably do this weekend
A. Attend a conference. B. Go to a wedding. C. Sit an exam.
7. How does Sadie sound
A. Stressed. B. Organized. C. Energetic.
听第7段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What will Hillary do in autumn
A. Learn to cook. B. Go to college. C. Move back to her hometown.
9. How long will Hillary work as an assistant manager
A. About one month. B. About two months. C. About four months.
10. What is the key to good business according to Mike
A. Benefiting others. B. Learning by experience. C. Laying a strong foundation.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman want to write
A. A magazine article. B. A science book. C. A fictional story.
12. What is special about the jellyfish the woman mentioned
A. They have no babies. B. They live forever. B. They never get sick.
13. What’s the woman’s concern
A Whether the idea is original.
B. Whether the story is reasonable.
C. Whether the main role is attractive.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What month is it now
A. July. B. September. C. November.
15. What does the woman plan to study at college
A. Stars and planets. B. Weather and climate. B. Software development.
16. What do we know about Tim Samaras
A. He reported on TV. B. He worked for an airline. C. He recorded valuable weather data.
17. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow classmates. B. Professor and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why do people feel surprised at the speaker’s way of killing time
A. It’s so expensive. B. It’s different from theirs. C. It’s out of character.
19 What impressed the speaker in the starfield COEX Mall
A. The gallery. B. The movie theaters. C. The restaurants.
20. What are the visitors allowed to do in the library
A Borrow the books. B. Get their books signed. C. Decorate the books with pictures.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Many people are fond of wild creatures. However, in our eagerness to get closer, make contact, and put themselves at risk, humans often act out of self-interest. Unforeseen problems can arise from such actions. These problems can harm both wildlife and people. Let’s explore the positive and negative aspects of wildlife concerns in North America, as well as the possible solutions to these issues.
Course we offer
Course Name Course Description Course Fee
Wildlife Disease Many wild animals are easily influenced by some pretty harsh diseases. Learn about some of the biggest disease issues impacting our wildlife and what we can or can’t do about it. $25/per person
Adapting to Climate Change Learn about climate change and how state wildlife agencies and animals are preparing to adapt to the changing climate There will be a main focus on North American wildlife. $37/per person
The Illegal Pet Trade Illegal pet trade ... It doesn’t happen in America, does it Find out how big the issue is and what you can do to stop it. $26/per person
Being Bred to Death Do you love seeing white tigers You shouldn’t. At least you won’t when you find out what specific crossbreeding sometimes dos to animals. $42/per person
Registration instructions
Within the course description you will see a Paypal link that will allow you to register for that particular class. It makes it easy because you can pay by debit or credit card. Once we receive the payment you will be sent detailed instructions with how to log on. Instructions will be emailed to the address provided in the Paypal link. Remember, this is a live online presentation, so not only can you watch from the comfort of your own phone but you’ll also be able to interact with the instructor and ask questions!
1. Which course pays special attention to North American wildlife
A. Wildlife Disease. B. Adapting to Climate Change.
C. The Illegal Pet Trade. D. Being Bred to Death.
2. How much should you pay altogether for Wildlife Disease and Being Bred to Death
A. $51. B. $62. C. $67. D. $79.
3. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce some courses. B. To recommend some books.
C. To promote wildlife-themed tourism. D. To stress the urgency of wildlife protection.
B
On a school day in October, Glenmount Elementary librarian Erin Hauser is grabbing as many books as she can carry from the Ravens Bookmobile—at least 50 or 60.
It’s one of many opportunities they have to engage with The Maryland Book Bank, a nonprofit that provides free books to students across the state who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them. “To order a new hardback picture book is $17.99, and if you have one, two or three children, that can be a heaven burden,” Hauser says.
The Book Bank has been serving the community since the late 1990s. Middle-income families have an average of 60 books at home, while some lower income families can only afford one or two, Feiring says. The Book Bank has worked to close that gap, partnering with some schools to give each child 20 books per year. That goal is vitally important. If students are not proficient readers by the end of third grade, they’re four times more likely to drop out of high school, according to a 2012 report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
The Book Bank is volunteer run, and about 75% of funding comes from an online book-selling social enterprise that employs workers through Baltimore City’s Administration’s Office of Employment Development. The rest is provided by foundations and the community.
Feiring says he knew the Book Bank was having an impact when he learned how far some families were traveling for books and why. “In one case, a woman told us that she reads food ingredients to her child,” he says. “Others have told us that they read the mail—junk mail.”
Part of the Book Bank’s mission is to add to students” home libraries. This mission includes ensuring students were sent books while they were at home leaning virtually. Hauser says that across her seven years at Glenmount, she’s gotten 4,000 books from the Book Bank—many of which have been sent home with students to keep, which is very meaningful to them. “To me, it really showed that it’s not just a book,” Hauser says, “It’s that space that it creates in a child’s mind.”
4. What was Erin Hauser doing in the Ravens Bookmobile
A. Organizing a book sale event. B. Collecting books for her students.
C. Returning books to the mobile library. D. Conducting a reading workshop for children.
5. What factor might prevent some kids from getting books
A. High cost of new books. B. Inability to order books online.
C. Limited selection of books at local stores. D. Inaccessibility due to transportation limitations.
6. What is the main source of the funding of the Book Bank
A. Sales of hardback picture books. B. Foundations and community donations.
C. An online book-selling social enterprise. D. The Administration’s Office of Employment.
7. Which of the following can best describe the impact of the program
A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable. C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable.
C
Best friends forever. We 90’s kids drew these words on our hands with markers and ink; most people I knew had at least one person they considered their BFF. Perhaps we imagined each other at weddings, meeting each other’s kids, and going on vacations to Antarctica someday.
These simple understandings of friendship are naturally challenged as we grow. It does appear that the number of long-term friendships is decreasing. As opposed to the ideal of lifelong friendships, more and more friendships seem limited in time. Sometimes, it is as simple as lost contact. With more people working remotely and fewer “third spaces” existing in the community, we see each other less, which can lead to losing touch. That was the primary reason individuals tend to drift apart from their friendships in the past.
Another reason may be less tolerance for conflict. In decades past, it seemed that waxes and wanes in friendship were expected. Most of these were not the end of the friendship. Today, there seems to be much less tolerance. We are quicker to block each other out or label one another ”toxic”, even when the friendship might be valuable to us.
Social media trends have certainly sent a message that cutting someone off when they aren’t making you feel good is a positive thing to do. Yet is this always the case
There is a natural cycle in relationships involving connection, breaks, and repair. Relationship expert John Gottman has identified this reconnection as perhaps the most important part of the cycle because conflict is inevitable and can ultimately bring us closer. In friendships, we get close (connect). have times of conflict (break), and then work through that conflict through a reconnection (repair). Otherwise, the friendship ends-and more and more, it seems, friendships are ending before repair is given any possibility.
Continuing a friendship through conflict can also help us learn things about ourselves that can be difficult to face, and enhance our lives. When we repeatedly disconnect from people who tell us things we don’t want to hear, we risk getting self-enclosed.
If you are looking to build capacities in repair, turn to essential skills that require practice.
8. What used to be the chief reason for people to distance themselves from friendships
A. Geographical moves. B. Personality changes.
C. Less tolerance for conflict. D. Increasing financial gap.
9. What does the underlined words ”waxes and wanes” mean in paragraph 3
A. Rise and fall. B. Black and white. C. Day and night. D. Give and take.
10. What might social media trends encourage
A. Building lifelong friendships. B. Accepting conflict in friendships.
C Reconnecting with old friends. D. Cutting off unsupportive relations.
11. What might be discussed after the last paragraph
A. Causes of friendship conflicts. B. Importance of lifelong friendships.
C. Strategies for enhancing repair skills. D. Benefits of social media in friendships.
D
American literary giant Henry David Thoreau spent two years at Walden Pond, writing what would later be published as his book Walden.
Now, nearly 180 years later, his writings are teaching us that the Walden Pond of 2024 isn’t the Walden Pond of then. It’s not uncommon to see people enjoying Walden Pond nowadays. Swimming, kayaking, and even field trips are common activities there. But a walk around Walden Pond is a walk through history. Boston University Professor Richard Primack is using that history to his advantage. Primack is a professor of plant ecology and part of a team of researchers studying climate change in Massachusetts. One of their most valuable pieces of data is Thoreau’s book.
“Thoreau made these very detailed observations, libraries of his observations on flowering time, leafing out, bird arrival time, ice out times in Walden Pond. And so these scattered (零散的) tables are really what the basis is for building on our own set of observations,” said Primack.
The data paints a clear picture that winters are shorter, and springs are coming earlier. “Climate change is affecting Concord, Massachusetts,” said Primack. “Wildflowers are flowering about 10 days earlier. Trees are leafing out 14 days earlier. Trees are somewhat more responsive wildflowers.”
But perhaps the most concerning isn’t what we see, but rather what we don’t. “When we started to look at the flowering times of plants, we kept encountering wildflower species that we couldn’t find or that were extremely rare.” said Primack. Wildflowers like fringed orchids or ladyslipper orchids were written about by Thoreau, but Primack’s team couldn’t find any sign of them.
The species that had gone locally extinct were the cold-loving, northern wildflowers, while the species that tended to be persistent were the warm-loving, southern species.
When asked by WB if Thoreau should be revered in scientific circles the same way he’s revered in literature, Primack was absolute. “He should be. In Thoreau’s time and the decades after, people criticized him that he’s not a good scientist. We now know that was completely wrong. Thoreau was, in fact, a very accurate scientist,” he added.
12. Why do climate scientists turn to Thoreau’s book
A. It details natural event timings. B. It records Walden Pond’s history.
C. It reveals Concord’s ecosystem insights. D. It documents the popularity of Walden Pond.
13. What research finding concerns Primack’s team most
A. The delay in leafing out of trees. B. The earlier arrival of spring in Concord.
C. The extinction of some wildflower species. D. The increase of warm-loving, southern plants.
14. What’s the Primack’s attitude towards Thoreau’s role as a scientist
A. Skeptical. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Opposed.
15. Which of the following can serve as the best title for the text
A. Walden Pond: A Modern Research Centre. B. Walden Pond: A Record Of Changing Seasons.
C. Thoreau Comes To The Aid Of Climate Science. D. Thoreau’s Literary Significance: A Naturalist’s View.
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。
Being a global citizen means identifying with an ever-growing global community and actively contributing to positive growth within the community. It is important to identify with a global community. ____16____ Below are some suggestions for becoming an active global citizen:
Learn about current and past events.
____17____ You might have learned about past events in history, but brush up on world history by visiting your library and checking out history books about different cultures. To understand where the world is today, you need to see how past events have influenced the present. It is just as, if not more, important to stay updated on events happening all throughout the world.
____18____.
It is important to respect the values of a global community and learn about them. Some values to learn about are human rights, poverty reduction, prevention of conflict between countries and sustainable economic growth. These values can be learned by visiting your local library, watching the news and searching for each country’s values online.
Read as much as possible.
You can learn about your own and other cultures by reading books, both fiction and nonfiction. ____19____
Learn about your purchases.
Unless you purposefully buy locally, there is a large chance that many things you own and buy come from other places in the world. ____20____ It might seem like a positive change because it has made some products cheap, but it can be negative if the employees who made these products don’t work in safe or fair conditions. Take a look at what you buy, see where they were made and learn about the conditions they were made in.
A. Discover the values of other cultures.
B. Support art, music and culture in your community.
C. Visit the library, subscribe to newspapers and watch the news.
D. For many people, volunteering locally can influence a global change.
E. Globalization has made trade, importing and exporting easier than ever.
F. But it doesn’t mean you have to travel far or abandon your personal identity.
G. Reading offers insights into someone’s mind that is not possible in any other way.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On my bookshelf, next to the books I loved and the ones I never read, there was a dictionary. It wasn’t anything ____21____, just a book that had been there forever.
I was going through a ____22____ time. Work was a mess, and I felt like I wasn’t going anywhere. Then I saw the dictionary. I ____23____ it, and it felt good in my hands. As I opened its pages, a ____24____ word caught my eye: “resilience.” It was ____25____ as “the capacity to recover ____26____ from difficulties; toughness.” I ____27____ the letters with my finger, letting the meaning sink in. I kept nipping (翻动) through the pages. “Grit” was about not giving up, even when things are hard. “Serendipity” was about good luck finding you when you least ____28____ it. And then there was “thrive”—about growing and doing well, even in the face of ____29____.
I was as if the dictionary was speaking directly to my _____30_____, not only offering definitions but giving me a little _____31_____. I realized my dictionary wasn’t just a bunch of words. It was a book full of good _____32_____. I didn’t tell me everything would he okay, but it showed me how to find my way.
Now, my dictionary is more than just a book. It’s a _____33_____ of strength. It tells me that when life gets me down, I can always _____34_____, find an answer, and keep moving forward. Because sometimes, the help we need is right in front of us, just _____35_____ to be opened.
21. A. cheap B. special C. familiar D. difficult
22. A. tough B. strange C. fearless D. bright
23. A. spotted B. located C. grabbed D. designed
24. A. random B. fancy C. regular D. secret
25. A. marked B. signed C. tolerated D. defined
26. A. carefully B. quickly C. politely D. normally
27. A. recognized B. recorded C. traced D. reduced
28. A. expect B. refuse C. doubt D. challenge
29. A. regret B. hope C. trouble D. surprise
30. A. face B. brain C. sense D. soul
31. A. push B. agreement C. concern D. judgement
32. A. commitment B. imagination C. assessment D. advice
33. A. expert B. contrast C. symbol D. trial
34. A. look back B. look up C. turn down D. turn in
35. A. pretending B. waiting C. pausing D. competing
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。
Toronto’s Chinatown is a lively area situated in the heart of the city. ____36____ (establish) businesses line its streets, each with their own narrative — ranging from family-run restaurants ____37____ modern banks, all of which contribute to the area’s rich culinary (烹饪的) scene and lively atmosphere. The history of Chinatown ____38____ (date) back to the late 19th century, with the first Chinese-owned businesses setting up along Elizabeth Street. Over the decades, it ____39____ (grow) to become a cultural hub (枢纽) that is central to the city’s ____40____ (identify).
The neighborhood, which has been shaped by the perseverance (毅力) and enterprise of its residents, is a place ____41____ traditional festivals are celebrated with enthusiasm, and the customs and heritage of its community are ____42____ (proud) displayed. Over the years despite ____43____ (face) challenges such as relocation due to urban ____44____ (develop) and city planning, Chinatown has been preserved, with its spirit and culture maintained through the efforts of its inhabitants and supporters.
Chinatown is ____45____ important part of Toronto’s story. It’s a place that connects the past and present, showing how different cultures can add to the city’s character. In essence, Chinatown is more than just a location; it is a living, breathing part of Toronto’s cultural narrative.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校英文报将举办主题为“Sports and Fitness”为主题的征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 简述同学们参与运动的情况；
2. 提出建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Join in Sports for a Healthier Lifestyle
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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。
It was supposed to be a normal trip to the supermarket. My son was little, and it was getting close to noon, so I was rushing to my car trying to avoid a meltdown (融化). The sun was streaming through the large windows, casting a warm glow on the fruits and vegetables, and for a moment, I felt a sense of contentment in the simple act of finishing the grocery shopping with my child. I remember feeling a sense of accomplishment as I got him into the car without any tears.
Then I went to start the car. However, I suddenly realized my keys were gone. After a few minutes of checking around, I realized that I must have locked them in the trunk (后备箱) with my bag. A wave of anxiety washed over me as I stared blankly at the car, the once inviting supermarket now a backdrop to my growing panic.
I wasn’t sure what to do, so I took my son out of his car seat and went back inside the store with all my groceries. I had to use their phone to call my husband for the spare key because my phone was in the bag I had locked in the trunk. After multiple calls and messages with no answer, I was getting upset. My son was tired and getting fussy (爱哭的). I was exhausted from a sleepless night that all moms go through when their kids are teething. When he went into full-on crying, I felt the tears come down my face, too.
An employee at the store tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to come with her. I was panicked for a moment, thinking that I was going to be blamed and thrown into the storage area to keep us quiet. The employee — whose name I would later find out was Kelly — took me, to my surprise, to the Starbucks cafe that was inside the store. She asked me if I drank coffee. I said yes.
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。
Then she walked over to the counter and came back with one for me.
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With her help, my husband finally arrived.
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答案版
本试卷共8页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 本试卷由四个部分组成，其中，第一、二部分和第三部分的第一节为选择题，第三部分的第二节和第四部分为目选择题。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效、考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上、录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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 is the woman probably training to be
A. A pilot. B. A doctor. C. A lawyer.
2. What has caused the gym to close
A. A broken heater. B. A natural disaster. C. A faulty lighting system.
3. How does Jamie usually go to school
A. By bike. B. On foot. C. By car.
4. What should the woman do to protect her teeth
A. Eat less sour food. B. Try sugar-free candy. C. Brush them more carefully.
5. What does the woman dislike about the dress
A. Its color. B. Its size. C. Its style.
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，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秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What will Sadie probably do this weekend
A. Attend a conference. B. Go to a wedding. C. Sit an exam.
7. How does Sadie sound
A. Stressed. B. Organized. C. Energetic.
听第7段对话，回答第8至10题。
8. What will Hillary do in autumn
A. Learn to cook. B. Go to college. C. Move back to her hometown.
9. How long will Hillary work as an assistant manager
A. About one month. B. About two months. C. About four months.
10. What is the key to good business according to Mike
A. Benefiting others. B. Learning by experience. C. Laying a strong foundation.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the woman want to write
A. A magazine article. B. A science book. C. A fictional story.
12. What is special about the jellyfish the woman mentioned
A. They have no babies. B. They live forever. B. They never get sick.
13. What’s the woman’s concern
A. Whether the idea is original.
B. Whether the story is reasonable.
C. Whether the main role is attractive.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What month is it now
A. July. B. September. C. November.
15. What does the woman plan to study at college
A. Stars and planets. B. Weather and climate. B. Software development.
16. What do we know about Tim Samaras
A. He reported on TV. B. He worked for an airline. C. He recorded valuable weather data.
17. What’s the possible relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow classmates. B. Professor and student. C. Interviewer and interviewee.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why do people feel surprised at the speaker’s way of killing time
A. It’s so expensive. B. It’s different from theirs. C. It’s out of character.
19. What impressed the speaker in the starfield COEX Mall
A. The gallery. B. The movie theaters. C. The restaurants.
20. What are the visitors allowed to do in the library
A. Borrow the books. B. Get their books signed. C. Decorate the books with pictures.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Many people are fond of wild creatures. However, in our eagerness to get closer, make contact, and put themselves at risk, humans often act out of self-interest. Unforeseen problems can arise from such actions. These problems can harm both wildlife and people. Let’s explore the positive and negative aspects of wildlife concerns in North America, as well as the possible solutions to these issues.
Course we offer
Course Name Course Description Course Fee
Wildlife Disease Many wild animals are easily influenced by some pretty harsh diseases. Learn about some of the biggest disease issues impacting our wildlife and what we can or can’t do about it. $25/per person
Adapting to Climate Change Learn about climate change and how state wildlife agencies and animals are preparing to adapt to the changing climate. There will be a main focus on North American wildlife. $37/per person
The Illegal Pet Trade Illegal pet trade ... It doesn’t happen in America, does it Find out how big the issue is and what you can do to stop it. $26/per person
Being Bred to Death Do you love seeing white tigers You shouldn’t. At least you won’t when you find out what specific crossbreeding sometimes dos to animals. $42/per person
Registration instructions
Within the course description you will see a Paypal link that will allow you to register for that particular class. It makes it easy because you can pay by debit or credit card. Once we receive the payment you will be sent detailed instructions with how to log on. Instructions will be emailed to the address provided in the Paypal link. Remember, this is a live online presentation, so not only can you watch from the comfort of your own phone but you’ll also be able to interact with the instructor and ask questions!
1. Which course pays special attention to North American wildlife
A. Wildlife Disease. B. Adapting to Climate Change.
C. The Illegal Pet Trade. D. Being Bred to Death.
2. How much should you pay altogether for Wildlife Disease and Being Bred to Death
A. $51. B. $62. C. $67. D. $79.
3. What is the purpose of this text
A. To introduce some courses. B. To recommend some books.
C. To promote wildlife-themed tourism. D. To stress the urgency of wildlife protection.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
B
On a school day in October, Glenmount Elementary librarian Erin Hauser is grabbing as many books as she can carry from the Ravens Bookmobile—at least 50 or 60.
It’s one of many opportunities they have to engage with The Maryland Book Bank, a nonprofit that provides free books to students across the state who wouldn’t otherwise have access to them. “To order a new hardback picture book is $17.99, and if you have one, two or three children, that can be a heaven burden,” Hauser says.
The Book Bank has been serving the community since the late 1990s. Middle-income families have an average of 60 books at home, while some lower income families can only afford one or two, Feiring says. The Book Bank has worked to close that gap, partnering with some schools to give each child 20 books per year. That goal is vitally important. If students are not proficient readers by the end of third grade, they’re four times more likely to drop out of high school, according to a 2012 report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation.
The Book Bank is volunteer run, and about 75% of funding comes from an online book-selling social enterprise that employs workers through Baltimore City’s Administration’s Office of Employment Development. The rest is provided by foundations and the community.
Feiring says he knew the Book Bank was having an impact when he learned how far some families were traveling for books and why. “In one case, a woman told us that she reads food ingredients to her child,” he says. “Others have told us that they read the mail—junk mail.”
Part of the Book Bank’s mission is to add to students” home libraries. This mission includes ensuring students were sent books while they were at home leaning virtually. Hauser says that across her seven years at Glenmount, she’s gotten 4,000 books from the Book Bank—many of which have been sent home with students to keep, which is very meaningful to them. “To me, it really showed that it’s not just a book,” Hauser says, “It’s that space that it creates in a child’s mind.”
4. What was Erin Hauser doing in the Ravens Bookmobile
A. Organizing a book sale event. B. Collecting books for her students.
C. Returning books to the mobile library. D. Conducting a reading workshop for children.
5. What factor might prevent some kids from getting books
A. High cost of new books. B. Inability to order books online.
C. Limited selection of books at local stores. D. Inaccessibility due to transportation limitations.
6. What is the main source of the funding of the Book Bank
A. Sales of hardback picture books. B. Foundations and community donations.
C. An online book-selling social enterprise. D. The Administration’s Office of Employment.
7. Which of the following can best describe the impact of the program
A. Far-reaching. B. Predictable. C. Short-lived. D. Unidentifiable.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. C 7. A
C
Best friends forever. We 90’s kids drew these words on our hands with markers and ink; most people I knew had at least one person they considered their BFF. Perhaps we imagined each other at weddings, meeting each other’s kids, and going on vacations to Antarctica someday.
These simple understandings of friendship are naturally challenged as we grow. It does appear that the number of long-term friendships is decreasing. As opposed to the ideal of lifelong friendships, more and more friendships seem limited in time. Sometimes, it is as simple as lost contact. With more people working remotely and fewer “third spaces” existing in the community, we see each other less, which can lead to losing touch. That was the primary reason individuals tend to drift apart from their friendships in the past.
Another reason may be less tolerance for conflict. In decades past, it seemed that waxes and wanes in friendship were expected. Most of these were not the end of the friendship. Today, there seems to be much less tolerance. We are quicker to block each other out or label one another ”toxic”, even when the friendship might be valuable to us.
Social media trends have certainly sent a message that cutting someone off when they aren’t making you feel good is a positive thing to do. Yet is this always the case
There is a natural cycle in relationships involving connection, breaks, and repair. Relationship expert John Gottman has identified this reconnection as perhaps the most important part of the cycle because conflict is inevitable and can ultimately bring us closer. In friendships, we get close (connect). have times of conflict (break), and then work through that conflict through a reconnection (repair). Otherwise, the friendship ends-and more and more, it seems, friendships are ending before repair is given any possibility.
Continuing a friendship through conflict can also help us learn things about ourselves that can be difficult to face, and enhance our lives. When we repeatedly disconnect from people who tell us things we don’t want to hear, we risk getting self-enclosed.
If you are looking to build capacities in repair, turn to essential skills that require practice.
8. What used to be the chief reason for people to distance themselves from friendships
A. Geographical moves. B. Personality changes.
C. Less tolerance for conflict. D. Increasing financial gap.
9 What does the underlined words ”waxes and wanes” mean in paragraph 3
A. Rise and fall. B. Black and white. C. Day and night. D. Give and take.
10. What might social media trends encourage
A. Building lifelong friendships. B. Accepting conflict in friendships.
C. Reconnecting with old friends. D. Cutting off unsupportive relations.
11. What might be discussed after the last paragraph
A. Causes of friendship conflicts. B. Importance of lifelong friendships.
C Strategies for enhancing repair skills. D. Benefits of social media in friendships.
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. D 11. C
D
American literary giant Henry David Thoreau spent two years at Walden Pond, writing what would later be published as his book Walden.
Now, nearly 180 years later, his writings are teaching us that the Walden Pond of 2024 isn’t the Walden Pond of then. It’s not uncommon to see people enjoying Walden Pond nowadays. Swimming, kayaking, and even field trips are common activities there. But a walk around Walden Pond is a walk through history. Boston University Professor Richard Primack is using that history to his advantage. Primack is a professor of plant ecology and part of a team of researchers studying climate change in Massachusetts. One of their most valuable pieces of data is Thoreau’s book.
“Thoreau made these very detailed observations, libraries of his observations on flowering time, leafing out, bird arrival time, ice out times in Walden Pond. And so these scattered (零散的) tables are really what the basis is for building on our own set of observations,” said Primack.
The data paints a clear picture that winters are shorter, and springs are coming earlier. “Climate change is affecting Concord, Massachusetts,” said Primack. “Wildflowers are flowering about 10 days earlier. Trees are leafing out 14 days earlier. Trees are somewhat more responsive wildflowers.”
But perhaps the most concerning isn’t what we see, but rather what we don’t. “When we started to look at the flowering times of plants, we kept encountering wildflower species that we couldn’t find or that were extremely rare.” said Primack. Wildflowers like fringed orchids or ladyslipper orchids were written about by Thoreau, but Primack’s team couldn’t find any sign of them.
The species that had gone locally extinct were the cold-loving, northern wildflowers, while the species that tended to be persistent were the warm-loving, southern species.
When asked by WB if Thoreau should be revered in scientific circles the same way he’s revered in literature, Primack was absolute. “He should be. In Thoreau’s time and the decades after, people criticized him that he’s not a good scientist. We now know that was completely wrong. Thoreau was, in fact, a very accurate scientist,” he added.
12. Why do climate scientists turn to Thoreau’s book
A. It details natural event timings. B. It records Walden Pond’s history.
C. It reveals Concord’s ecosystem insights. D. It documents the popularity of Walden Pond.
13. What research finding concerns Primack’s team most
A. The delay in leafing out of trees. B. The earlier arrival of spring in Concord.
C. The extinction of some wildflower species. D. The increase of warm-loving, southern plants.
14. What’s the Primack’s attitude towards Thoreau’s role as a scientist
A. Skeptical. B. Positive. C. Unclear. D. Opposed.
15. Which of the following can serve as the best title for the text
A. Walden Pond: A Modern Research Centre. B. Walden Pond: A Record Of Changing Seasons.
C. Thoreau Comes To The Aid Of Climate Science. D. Thoreau’s Literary Significance: A Naturalist’s View.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. C
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。
Being a global citizen means identifying with an ever-growing global community and actively contributing to positive growth within the community. It is important to identify with a global community. ____16____ Below are some suggestions for becoming an active global citizen:
Learn about current and past events.
____17____ You might have learned about past events in history, but brush up on world history by visiting your library and checking out history books about different cultures. To understand where the world is today, you need to see how past events have influenced the present. It is just as, if not more, important to stay updated on events happening all throughout the world.
____18____.
It is important to respect the values of a global community and learn about them. Some values to learn about are human rights, poverty reduction, prevention of conflict between countries and sustainable economic growth. These values can be learned by visiting your local library, watching the news and searching for each country’s values online.
Read as much as possible.
You can learn about your own and other cultures by reading books, both fiction and nonfiction. ____19____
Learn about your purchases.
Unless you purposefully buy locally, there is a large chance that many things you own and buy come from other places in the world. ____20____ It might seem like a positive change because it has made some products cheap, but it can be negative if the employees who made these products don’t work in safe or fair conditions. Take a look at what you buy, see where they were made and learn about the conditions they were made in.
A. Discover the values of other cultures.
B. Support art, music and culture in your community.
C. Visit the library, subscribe to newspapers and watch the news.
D. For many people, volunteering locally can influence a global change.
E. Globalization has made trade, importing and exporting easier than ever.
F. But it doesn’t mean you have to travel far or abandon your personal identity.
G. Reading offers insights into someone’s mind that is not possible in any other way.
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. A 19. G 20. E
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
On my bookshelf, next to the books I loved and the ones I never read, there was a dictionary. It wasn’t anything ____21____, just a book that had been there forever.
I was going through a ____22____ time. Work was a mess and I felt like I wasn’t going anywhere. Then I saw the dictionary. I ____23____ it, and it felt good in my hands. As I opened its pages, a ____24____ word caught my eye: “resilience.” It was ____25____ as “the capacity to recover ____26____ from difficulties; toughness.” I ____27____ the letters with my finger, letting the meaning sink in. I kept nipping (翻动) through the pages. “Grit” was about not giving up, even when things are hard. “Serendipity” was about good luck finding you when you least ____28____ it. And then there was “thrive”—about growing and doing well, even in the face of ____29____.
I was as if the dictionary was speaking directly to my _____30_____, not only offering definitions but giving me a little _____31_____. I realized my dictionary wasn’t just a bunch of words. It was a book full of good _____32_____. I didn’t tell me everything would he okay, but it showed me how to find my way.
Now, my dictionary is more than just a book. It’s a _____33_____ of strength. It tells me that when life gets me down, I can always _____34_____, find an answer, and keep moving forward. Because sometimes, the help we need is right in front of us, just _____35_____ to be opened.
21. A. cheap B. special C. familiar D. difficult
22. A. tough B. strange C. fearless D. bright
23. A. spotted B. located C. grabbed D. designed
24. A. random B. fancy C. regular D. secret
25. A. marked B. signed C. tolerated D. defined
26. A. carefully B. quickly C. politely D. normally
27. A. recognized B. recorded C. traced D. reduced
28. A. expect B. refuse C. doubt D. challenge
29. A. regret B. hope C. trouble D. surprise
30. A. face B. brain C. sense D. soul
31. A. push B. agreement C. concern D. judgement
32. A. commitment B. imagination C. assessment D. advice
33. A. expert B. contrast C. symbol D. trial
34. A. look back B. look up C. turn down D. turn in
35. A. pretending B. waiting C. pausing D. competing
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. B
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。
Toronto’s Chinatown is a lively area situated in the heart of the city. ____36____ (establish) businesses line its streets, each with their own narrative — ranging from family-run restaurants ____37____ modern banks, all of which contribute to the area’s rich culinary (烹饪的) scene and lively atmosphere. The history of Chinatown ____38____ (date) back to the late 19th century, with the first Chinese-owned businesses setting up along Elizabeth Street. Over the decades, it ____39____ (grow) to become a cultural hub (枢纽) that is central to the city’s ____40____ (identify).
The neighborhood, which has been shaped by the perseverance (毅力) and enterprise of its residents, is a place ____41____ traditional festivals are celebrated with enthusiasm, and the customs and heritage of its community are ____42____ (proud) displayed. Over the years despite ____43____ (face) challenges such as relocation due to urban ____44____ (develop) and city planning, Chinatown has been preserved, with its spirit and culture maintained through the efforts of its inhabitants and supporters.
Chinatown is ____45____ important part of Toronto’s story. It’s a place that connects the past and present, showing how different cultures can add to the city’s character. In essence, Chinatown is more than just a location; it is a living, breathing part of Toronto’s cultural narrative.
【答案】36. Established
37. to 38. dates
39. has grown
40. identity
41. where 42. proudly
43. facing
44. development
45. an
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校英文报将举办主题为“Sports and Fitness”为主题的征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 简述同学们参与运动的情况；
2. 提出建议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Join in Sports for a Healthier Lifestyle
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【答案】Join in Sports for a Healthier Lifestyle
Nowadays, students are increasingly aware of the importance of sports and fitness. It’s common to see groups engaging in various activities, from basketball and football to jogging and yoga, reflecting an active campus life. However, there are still some who prefer staying indoors, missing the benefits of sports.
To encourage everyone to join in, I suggest organizing more diverse sports clubs and events. Schools could also offer incentives for regular participation. Additionally, integrating physical education with fun and educational activities can help foster a lifelong love for sports. Let’s all move towards a healthier lifestyle together!
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。
It was supposed to be a normal trip to the supermarket. My son was little, and it was getting close to noon, so I was rushing to my car trying to avoid a meltdown (融化). The sun was streaming through the large windows, casting a warm glow on the fruits and vegetables, and for a moment, I felt a sense of contentment in the simple act of finishing the grocery shopping with my child. I remember feeling a sense of accomplishment as I got him into the car without any tears.
Then I went to start the car. However, I suddenly realized my keys were gone. After a few minutes of checking around, I realized that I must have locked them in the trunk (后备箱) with my bag. A wave of anxiety washed over me as I stared blankly at the car, the once inviting supermarket now a backdrop to my growing panic.
I wasn’t sure what to do, so I took my son out of his car seat and went back inside the store with all my groceries. I had to use their phone to call my husband for the spare key because my phone was in the bag I had locked in the trunk. After multiple calls and messages with no answer, I was getting upset. My son was tired and getting fussy (爱哭的). I was exhausted from a sleepless night that all moms go through when their kids are teething. When he went into full-on crying, I felt the tears come down my face, too.
An employee at the store tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to come with her. I was panicked for a moment, thinking that I was going to be blamed and thrown into the storage area to keep us quiet. The employee — whose name I would later find out was Kelly — took me, to my surprise, to the Starbucks cafe that was inside the store. She asked me if I drank coffee. I said yes.
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。
Then she walked over to the counter and came back with one for me.
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With her help, my husband finally arrived.
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【答案】
Then she walked over to the counter and came back with one for me. The warmth of the coffee was a comfort, and I felt a bit more relaxed as I sipped it. Kelly stayed with me, making sure my son was comfortable and even entertaining him with some toys she found nearby. I was grateful for her kindness, which I never expected in such a stressful situation. While we waited, she told me about her own experiences as a mother, and how she understood the challenges of dealing with a fussy child in public. Her words were a balm to my frazzled nerves, and I began to feel a sense of calm.
With her help, my husband finally arrived. He had been stuck in traffic, but he managed to get the spare key and come to my rescue. Kelly greeted him warmly and explained the situation, ensuring that everything was taken care of before we left. As we drove home, I reflected on the unexpected kindness we had received. It was a reminder that even in moments of stress and panic, there are people who will step up and offer a helping hand. My son eventually fell asleep in the car, and I felt a deep sense of gratitude for Kelly, whose compassion had made a difficult day a bit easier.
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