2024-2025学年学年河南省南阳市高二上学期期中考试英语题（word版含答案，无听力音频及听力原文）
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2024-2025学年学年河南省南阳市高二上学期期中考试英语题
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意：听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将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 has Dennis decided to do
A. Live independently. B. Start a new company. C. Stay with his parents.
2. What is probably the man
A. A director. B. A host. C. An actor.
3. When will the electricity be on again tonight
A. At 7: 00 pm. B. At 9: 00 pm. C. At 10: 00 pm.
4. Who did the man go camping with
A. Martin. B. Jenny. C. Phoebe.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How hungry they feel. B. Where they'll have lunch. C. What food they want to order.
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2至4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 5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6 What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going
A. The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8. Why will the speakers eat out tonight
A. They can't cook at home.
B. They don't feel like cooking.
C. They want to eat some different food.
9. What does the man want to eat
A. Mexican food. B. French food. C. Italian food.
10. How will the speakers go to the restaurant
A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bike.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably
A. The touching plots. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle.
12. What does Tom think of his grandparents' life
A. It's tough. B. It's simple. C. It's boring.
13. Where does the woman live
A. In the city. B. In the town. C. In the countryside.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
14. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A. The convenient location. B. A famous Hollywood movie. C. Its first opening to the public.
15. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life.
16. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A. 300. B. 2, 000. C. 4, 000
17. What will the speakers do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a holiday.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
18. When did Ava create her first book
A. At the age of 4. B. At the age of 5. C. At the age of 8.
19. What did Ava do for her new book
A. She collected money. B. She drew pictures for it. C. She searched for wise sayings.
20. How does Ava use the money getting from her new book
A. Do charity. B. Support her family. C. Go on learning painting.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is all about restoration this year. This month the park’s main corridor is being repaired. The park’ s gallery reopened to the public in April after being remodeled to allow full accessibility for people with a disability. Even John Muir, known as the father of the national parks, is being revived (使复活) by the actor Lee Stetson, who will answer audience questions about the park and its history at the Yosemite Theater.
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park is now mapping self-guided hikes to its more remote destinations, in part to remind visitors that the parks are theirs to wander. In August, a new field institute will begin offering classes led by geologists, photographers and other experts. And next year, you will see electric vehicle charging stations at the north and south entrances of the park.
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is to begin managing a new campground on Maine’ s Schoodic Peninsula this fall. The site will offer almost 100 recreational vehicles and tent sites, as well as new hiking and biking trails connected to Gouldsboro Village and existing park trails leading to the peninsula’ s tip.
Mesa Verde National Park
Wetherill Mesa in Mesa Verde National Park will have an extended season this year (through mid-October), giving cyclists much time to enjoy new access to the park’ s six-mile Long House Loop, a paved path formerly used for tram service, and the backcountry routes on the park’ s most popular hike. Naturally, plans are in the works to open an on-site bike rental operation within the year.
1. What do we know about Yosemite National Park
A. It will be closed for repairs.
B. It will offer bike rental service.
C. Its gallery is accessible to the disabled.
D. It’s well-known for the father of national parks.
2. In which national park will you be able to go camping
A. Yosemite National Park. B. Petrified Forest National Park.
C. Acadia National Park. D. Mesa Verde National Park.
3. What is the purpose of this passage
A. To persuade people to visit the national parks.
B. To introduce something new at the national parks.
C. To appeal to people to preserve the national parks.
D. To recommend main attractions of the national parks
B
A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn (独角兽) in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first.
Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.”
Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn (角) at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation.
“It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals, ” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County. ”
Mayeda told the Washington Post that was the first time the department had received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise.
4. Why did Madeline write the letter
A. To apply to visit a unicorn. B. To ask permission to keep a pet.
C. To learn to provide animal care. D. To figure out how to find a unicorn.
5. What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. Her application was disapproved. B. She was presented with a live unicorn.
C. Requirements should be met for the license. D. Guidance was given for her search.
6. Which of the following best describes Mayeda
A. Imaginative B. painstaking C. Indifferent D. Understanding
7 Why does the department think the letter “has brightened their spirits”
A. Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds.
B. Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue.
C. Because they are worn out with their daily work.
D. Because it is the first application letter for a pet.
C
In addition to applying for a traditional guide dog, the visually impaired (有视觉障碍的) people will soon have another option to help with their daily life — a robot guide dog.
About the size of an English Bulldog but a bit wider, the six-legged robot guide dog from Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Mechanical Engineering can navigate (导航) users to destinations without running into barriers. It also has voice interaction functions and can recognize traffic light signals. With cameras, sensors, and AI technology, the robot dog can see, listen, and speak with users on daily journeys outside and be a companion at home.
Professor Gao Feng, the head of the research team at SJTU, points out that with six legs, the robot guide dog can walk smoothly with high stability. “Even if three legs are raised, the structure still has three points of contact with the ground, creating a very stable base.” Gao said. He adds that operators can use a cane (手杖) to control the walking and running speed of the robot.
In China, there are currently about 17.31 million visually impaired people, yet only around 400 guide dogs are available due to high training costs. People have to wait for a long time after applying for one. Unlike traditional dogs, the production of robot guide dogs could be scaled, especially in a major manufacturing center like China. “It's a bit like cars. We can mass-produce them in the same way as cars so that it will become more affordable,” Gao said. “This could be a huge market because tens of millions of people might need guide dogs.”
Li Fei, among the visually impaired people participating in the field test, believes such high technology will likely change their lives soon. “The research teams are thoughtful and are continuously making improvements,” Li said. “The robot dog is electronic, making it easier to get into public places than traditional guide dogs, I will probably try the robot guide dog when it becomes available. They can be precise and reliable as they seldom make subjective mistakes.”
8. What do we know about the robot guide dog
A. It is smaller than an English Bulldog. B. It can identify traffic light signals.
C. It relies on Al technologies to move. D. It can interact with other robot guide dogs.
9. Why does the robot guide dog have six legs
A. To walk more stably. B. To support heavier loads.
C. To better control its speed. D. To quickly deal with urgency.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The potential market for robot guide dogs.
B. The high cost of training traditional guide dogs.
C. The difficulty of applying for a robot guide dog.
D. The standard of mass-producing robot guide dogs.
11. What can we infer about the robot guide dog according to Li Fei
A. It has been widely available to the public.
B. It needs further improvement in accuracy.
C. It will benefit visually impaired people a lot.
D. It will replace traditional guide dogs in the future.
D
On August 20th, 2024, the Chinese gaming industry (游戏业) reached a milestone with the global release of Black Myth: Wukong, a new AAA action role-playing game developed by Game Science. Within hours of launch, it topped Steam’s most-played single-player list, gaining significant attention on social media.
Black Myth: Wukong draws on Chinese mythologies (神话) and the classic novel Journey to the West. It allows players to assume the role of Sun Wukong and start grand adventures. Inspired by Stephen Chow’s A Chinese Odyssey《大话西游》, the game creates a vivid dreamscape with Chinese scenery, like remote mountains, wild roads and ancient temples. The various demons (魔鬼), gods, and other figures with Chinese-style designs in the game are based on The Classic of Mountains and Seas, breathing new life into the ancient tales of Chinese mythology.
Feng Ji, Game Science founder and CEO, emphasized that the game was created by a Chinese team to bring Chinese stories to the global gaming stage. He said, “The script and artistic concepts always take the lead, harmoniously combining Chinese stories and classical cultural elements into the game.” He believed that a game’s true value is not determined by its budget or visuals, but by the true enjoyment it offers to players.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, to create a truly immersive (沉浸式的), world-class game, the game’s production team spent years traveling across China, scanning historical and cultural sites, and integrating (融入) them into every game scenes. The game features 36 locations modeled after real-world sites, with 27 of them located in Shanxi Province, China, offering players a unique and immersive visual experience.
The game has boosted interest in Shanxi's cultural heritage. On its launch day, the search volume for Shanxi tourism increased by over 10%. Bookings for trips to Shanxi have doubled since July, and the number of tourists to Shanxi has grown by 50%. Shanxi has rich tourism resources but lacks recognition. The game has presented Shanxi’s cultural relics in a pleasing and effective way, arousing people’s interest in the province's culture and travel.
12. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the game
A. Its target players. B. Its wide popularity.
C. Its design inspiration. D. Its cultural significance.
13 What is the key to making a truly valuable game according to Feng Ji
A. Creating high profits for the game company.
B. Providing a satisfying experience for players.
C. Integrating Chinese stories into artistic concepts.
D. Designing impressive characters and visual effects.
14. Which of the following words can best describe the game’s production team
A. Ambitious and efficient. B. Confident and productive.
C. Devoted and high-standard. D. Experienced and convincing.
15. How does the game benefit Shanxi Province
A. By promoting its cultural tourism. B. By enhancing its international status (地位) .
C. By calling for the protection of its heritage (遗产). D. By attracting investment to its game industry.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，共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。
Writing an essay is a difficult process for most people. However, the process can be made easier if you learn to practice three simple techniques.
___16___ When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free. ___17___ Don’t worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique won’t work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas to draw on.
The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. ___18___ Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungle—as part of an exploration, not as a complete highway.
The third technique is to try printing out a triple-spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. ___19___ As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大块) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. ___20___ The resulting blank space invites you to revise.
A. Make sure your handwriting is neat.
B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought.
C. The second draft of the essay should be better.
D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.
E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.
F. Many beginning writers don’t leave enough space to revise.
G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Small children are easy to throw up in the air and catch—and they ___21___ it. “Again, Daddy, again!” Jacky shouts as I throw him skywards and catch him on the way back down again. He throws his arms and legs out ___22___ he were flying, his eyes wide with ___23___. His trust in me is ___24___, which is quite a nice feeling, but at the same time gives me a huge sense of ___25___.
I hope Jacky will always trust me fully, but I know that, as he gets older, it will need more effort and sound judgment ___26___. Trust is such an important part of a parent-child relationship that it’s something that I can’t ___27___ to lose. Every time I ___28___ Jacky to something new, he’ll do it only because he trusts me and feels ___29___ in the knowledge that he won’t get hurt. ____30____ , teaching Jacky to swim means he has to believe that, when he’s swimming in the big pool, I’ll come to his rescue if his doggy paddle lets him down.
____31____, in the workplace, trust is important for strong ____32____. It is something that every manager should work hard to ____33____ among their team. If people don’t trust you, they’re unlikely to follow your directions and willingly become a loyal (忠诚) team member. A ____34____ of trust can make people work against you rather than for you. At the very least, it means that people are not going to be giving you their best. Good ____35____, like good parenting, is a long-term commitment.
21. A. deserve B. love C. miss D. know
22. A. in case B. even though C. so that D. as if
23. A. fear B. doubt C. excitement D. astonishment
24. A. reasonable B. absolute C. limited D. important
25. A. responsibility B. satisfaction C. achievement D. relief
26. A. on my part B. on my behalf C. in my honor D. in my name
27. A. wait B. choose C. help D. afford
28. A. attach B. compare C. introduce D. adjust
29. A. grateful B. happy C. proud D. safe
30. A. For instance B. Above all C. At first D. In addition
31. A. However B. Therefore C. Similarly D. Fortunately
32. A. affection B. leadership C. friendship D. determination
33. A. assess B. understand C. organize D. develop
34. A. gesture B. lack C. bond D. measure
35. A. communication B. personality C. management D. education
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。
A photo exhibition featuring the Beijing Winter Olympics co-host city Zhangjiakou ___36___ (launch) at the China Cultural Centre in Singapore on Jan 15, 2022.
Through a series of photos of Winter Olympics stadiums in Zhangjiakou and the city’s places of interest, the show aimed ___37___ (interpret) the spirit of Beijing Winter Olympics for Singaporeans.
Xiao Jianghua, director of the China Cultural Centre in Singapore, ___38___ (deliver) a speech. At the ceremony, Xiao said that Beijing had become the first city to host both the Summer ___39___ Winter Olympic Games. Xiao also said that the Beijing 2022 Olympics would be a (n) ___40___ (forget) event for global Winter Olympic athletes and ice and snow sports lovers. ___41___ no Singaporean athletes had qualified (有资格) for the Games, Singapore Changi Airport would become a center in the region for the event.
Ellen Lee, president of the Singapore Table Tennis Association, said that as ___42___ member of the sports community in Singapore, she paid close attention to the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with ___43___ she was very impressed. She praised the Chinese government and its people for making full ___44___ (prepare) for the Games, and expressed her full confidence ___45___ the success of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 本月是你校的“爱国主义 (patriotism) 教育月”，校英文报计划组织以“爱国，从爱校开始”为主题的英语演讲大赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.你对爱国的理解；
2.具体做法；
3.发出倡议。
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。
Good evening, everyone!
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That’s all. Thank you for your listening.
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。
Bill McDonnell, who was a soldier when young, was a 92-year-old now, still healthy and strong. He loved hunting very much. On December 15, Bill decided to go hunting in Shenandoah Mountain the next day as the deer season had begun. His wife Joanna McDonnell intended to let their son Bill McDonnell Jr. accompany him, but Bill Jr. had a football game that day. Bill McDonnell said he could manage all by himself. Joanna then required Bill to be out of the woods by 2 pm and home by 3 pm, plenty of time before sunset. She added, “ Do take some necessities like a flashlight, just in case.”
The next morning, Bill woke up at four, grabbed his muzzleloader (前装枪), and steered his Jeep toward Shenandoah Mountain. At the end of the old Laurel Run logging road, he began to walk. It was about 7:30 am and 25 degrees when the sun peeked through the trees.
Not long into the hike he came upon a path he didn't remember. Maybe this was a secret route to the king of all bucks (雄鹿). He took it. Then, around 11 am, he came into a clearing (林中空地) along a ridge line (山脊线). He had walked farther than he had expected. It seemed that his path up the mountain had meandered quite a bit. “Where am I now ” he muttered. Bill figured he could drop into the valley, hunt a bit and then go back home. But when he snaked down through the forest, he found there was no path at all. The forest was thick. It was hard to tell the direction now.
By around 2 pm, Bill stopped at somewhere in the valley, exhausted. “I’ll get it figured out,” he said to himself. He took out his phone to call his wife, but the phone had died. He dug into his pants for the GPS device he always brought in case of emergency and pushed the “on” button. Nothing. He had forgotten to charge it the night before.
“No, I’m not lost,” he told himself. His eyes caught a stand of tall trees. He remembered admiring the line of fantastic oaks and pines earlier. Reach them and the car wouldn’t be that far off. It meant he would have to cover some ground.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
He was moving slower and slower, Joanna‘s 3 pm deadline having passed.
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It was about 9:45 pm when Bill heard the whoop-whoop-whoop of a helicopter.
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答案版
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意：听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将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 has Dennis decided to do
A. Live independently. B. Start a new company. C. Stay with his parents.
2. What is probably the man
A. A director. B. A host. C. An actor.
3. When will the electricity be on again tonight
A. At 7: 00 pm. B. At 9: 00 pm. C. At 10: 00 pm.
4. Who did the man go camping with
A. Martin. B. Jenny. C. Phoebe.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How hungry they feel. B. Where they'll have lunch. C. What food they want to order.
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2至4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 5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going
A. The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8. Why will the speakers eat out tonight
A. They can't cook at home.
B. They don't feel like cooking.
C. They want to eat some different food.
9. What does the man want to eat
A. Mexican food. B. French food. C. Italian food.
10. How will the speakers go to the restaurant
A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bike.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably
A. The touching plots. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle.
12. What does Tom think of his grandparents' life
A. It's tough. B. It's simple. C. It's boring.
13. Where does the woman live
A. In the city. B. In the town. C. In the countryside.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
14. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A. The convenient location. B. A famous Hollywood movie. C. Its first opening to the public.
15. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life.
16. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A. 300. B. 2, 000. C. 4, 000
17. What will the speakers do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a holiday.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
18. When did Ava create her first book
A. At the age of 4. B. At the age of 5. C. At the age of 8.
19. What did Ava do for her new book
A. She collected money. B. She drew pictures for it. C. She searched for wise sayings.
20. How does Ava use the money getting from her new book
A. Do charity. B. Support her family. C. Go on learning painting.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is all about restoration this year. This month the park’s main corridor is being repaired. The park’ s gallery reopened to the public in April after being remodeled to allow full accessibility for people with a disability. Even John Muir, known as the father of the national parks, is being revived (使复活) by the actor Lee Stetson, who will answer audience questions about the park and its history at the Yosemite Theater.
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park is now mapping self-guided hikes to its more remote destinations, in part to remind visitors that the parks are theirs to wander. In August, a new field institute will begin offering classes led by geologists, photographers and other experts. And next year, you will see electric vehicle charging stations at the north and south entrances of the park.
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is to begin managing a new campground on Maine’ s Schoodic Peninsula this fall. The site will offer almost 100 recreational vehicles and tent sites as well as new hiking and biking trails connected to Gouldsboro Village and existing park trails leading to the peninsula’ s tip.
Mesa Verde National Park
Wetherill Mesa in Mesa Verde National Park will have an extended season this year (through mid-October), giving cyclists much time to enjoy new access to the park’ s six-mile Long House Loop, a paved path formerly used for tram service, and the backcountry routes on the park’ s most popular hike. Naturally, plans are in the works to open an on-site bike rental operation within the year.
1. What do we know about Yosemite National Park
A. It will be closed for repairs.
B. It will offer bike rental service.
C. Its gallery is accessible to the disabled.
D. It’s well-known for the father of national parks.
2. In which national park will you be able to go camping
A. Yosemite National Park. B. Petrified Forest National Park.
C. Acadia National Park. D. Mesa Verde National Park.
3. What is the purpose of this passage
A. To persuade people to visit the national parks.
B. To introduce something new at the national parks.
C. To appeal to people to preserve the national parks.
D. To recommend main attractions of the national parks
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B
B
A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn (独角兽) in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first.
Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.”
Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns, she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn (角) at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation.
“It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals, ” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County. ”
Mayeda told the Washington Post that was the first time the department had received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise.
4. Why did Madeline write the letter
A. To apply to visit a unicorn. B. To ask permission to keep a pet.
C. To learn to provide animal care. D. To figure out how to find a unicorn.
5. What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. Her application was disapproved. B. She was presented with a live unicorn.
C. Requirements should be met for the license. D. Guidance was given for her search.
6. Which of the following best describes Mayeda
A. Imaginative B. painstaking C. Indifferent D. Understanding
7. Why does the department think the letter “has brightened their spirits”
A. Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds.
B. Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue.
C. Because they are worn out with their daily work.
D. Because it is the first application letter for a pet.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
C
In addition to applying for a traditional guide dog, the visually impaired (有视觉障碍的) people will soon have another option to help with their daily life — a robot guide dog.
About the size of an English Bulldog but a bit wider, the six-legged robot guide dog from Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Mechanical Engineering can navigate (导航) users to destinations without running into barriers. It also has voice interaction functions and can recognize traffic light signals. With cameras, sensors, and AI technology, the robot dog can see, listen, and speak with users on daily journeys outside and be a companion at home.
Professor Gao Feng, the head of the research team at SJTU, points out that with six legs, the robot guide dog can walk smoothly with high stability. “Even if three legs are raised, the structure still has three points of contact with the ground, creating a very stable base.” Gao said. He adds that operators can use a cane (手杖) to control the walking and running speed of the robot.
In China, there are currently about 17.31 million visually impaired people, yet only around 400 guide dogs are available due to high training costs. People have to wait for a long time after applying for one. Unlike traditional dogs, the production of robot guide dogs could be scaled, especially in a major manufacturing center like China. “It's a bit like cars. We can mass-produce them in the same way as cars so that it will become more affordable,” Gao said. “This could be a huge market because tens of millions of people might need guide dogs.”
Li Fei, among the visually impaired people participating in the field test, believes such high technology will likely change their lives soon. “The research teams are thoughtful and are continuously making improvements,” Li said. “The robot dog is electronic, making it easier to get into public places than traditional guide dogs, I will probably try the robot guide dog when it becomes available. They can be precise and reliable as they seldom make subjective mistakes.”
8. What do we know about the robot guide dog
A. It is smaller than an English Bulldog. B. It can identify traffic light signals.
C. It relies on Al technologies to move. D. It can interact with other robot guide dogs.
9. Why does the robot guide dog have six legs
A. To walk more stably. B. To support heavier loads.
C. To better control its speed. D. To quickly deal with urgency.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The potential market for robot guide dogs.
B. The high cost of training traditional guide dogs.
C. The difficulty of applying for a robot guide dog.
D. The standard of mass-producing robot guide dogs.
11. What can we infer about the robot guide dog according to Li Fei
A. It has been widely available to the public.
B. It needs further improvement in accuracy.
C. It will benefit visually impaired people a lot.
D. It will replace traditional guide dogs in the future.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. A 11. C
D
On August 20th, 2024, the Chinese gaming industry (游戏业) reached a milestone with the global release of Black Myth: Wukong, a new AAA action role-playing game developed by Game Science. Within hours of launch, it topped Steam’s most-played single-player list, gaining significant attention on social media.
Black Myth: Wukong draws on Chinese mythologies (神话) and the classic novel Journey to the West. It allows players to assume the role of Sun Wukong and start grand adventures. Inspired by Stephen Chow’s A Chinese Odyssey《大话西游》, the game creates a vivid dreamscape with Chinese scenery, like remote mountains, wild roads and ancient temples. The various demons (魔鬼), gods, and other figures with Chinese-style designs in the game are based on The Classic of Mountains and Seas, breathing new life into the ancient tales of Chinese mythology.
Feng Ji, Game Science founder and CEO, emphasized that the game was created by a Chinese team to bring Chinese stories to the global gaming stage. He said, “The script and artistic concepts always take the lead, harmoniously combining Chinese stories and classical cultural elements into the game.” He believed that a game’s true value is not determined by its budget or visuals, but by the true enjoyment it offers to players.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, to create a truly immersive (沉浸式的), world-class game, the game’s production team spent years traveling across China, scanning historical and cultural sites, and integrating (融入) them into every game scenes. The game features 36 locations modeled after real-world sites, with 27 of them located in Shanxi Province, China, offering players a unique and immersive visual experience.
The game has boosted interest in Shanxi's cultural heritage. On its launch day, the search volume for Shanxi tourism increased by over 10%. Bookings for trips to Shanxi have doubled since July, and the number of tourists to Shanxi has grown by 50%. Shanxi has rich tourism resources but lacks recognition. The game has presented Shanxi’s cultural relics in a pleasing and effective way, arousing people’s interest in the province's culture and travel.
12. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the game
A. Its target players. B. Its wide popularity.
C. Its design inspiration. D. Its cultural significance.
13. What is the key to making a truly valuable game according to Feng Ji
A. Creating high profits for the game company.
B. Providing a satisfying experience for players.
C. Integrating Chinese stories into artistic concepts.
D. Designing impressive characters and visual effects.
14. Which of the following words can best describe the game’s production team
A. Ambitious and efficient. B. Confident and productive.
C. Devoted and high-standard. D. Experienced and convincing.
15. How does the game benefit Shanxi Province
A. By promoting its cultural tourism. B. By enhancing its international status (地位) .
C. By calling for the protection of its heritage (遗产). D. By attracting investment to its game industry.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，共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。
Writing an essay is a difficult process for most people. However, the process can be made easier if you learn to practice three simple techniques.
___16___ When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free. ___17___ Don’t worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique won’t work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas to draw on.
The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. ___18___ Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungle—as part of an exploration, not as a complete highway.
The third technique is to try printing out a triple-spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. ___19___ As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大块) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. ___20___ The resulting blank space invites you to revise.
A. Make sure your handwriting is neat.
B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought.
C. The second draft of the essay should be better.
D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.
E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.
F. Many beginning writers don’t leave enough space to revise.
G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. F 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Small children are easy to throw up in the air and catch—and they ___21___ it. “Again, Daddy, again!” Jacky shouts as I throw him skywards and catch him on the way back down again. He throws his arms and legs out ___22___ he were flying, his eyes wide with ___23___. His trust in me is ___24___, which is quite a nice feeling, but at the same time gives me a huge sense of ___25___.
I hope Jacky will always trust me fully, but I know that, as he gets older, it will need more effort and sound judgment ___26___. Trust is such an important part of a parent-child relationship that it’s something that I can’t ___27___ to lose. Every time I ___28___ Jacky to something new, he’ll do it only because he trusts me and feels ___29___ in the knowledge that he won’t get hurt. ____30____ , teaching Jacky to swim means he has to believe that, when he’s swimming in the big pool, I’ll come to his rescue if his doggy paddle lets him down.
____31____, in the workplace, trust is important for strong ____32____. It is something that every manager should work hard to ____33____ among their team. If people don’t trust you, they’re unlikely to follow your directions and willingly become a loyal (忠诚) team member. A ____34____ of trust can make people work against you rather than for you. At the very least, it means that people are not going to be giving you their best. Good ____35____, like good parenting, is a long-term commitment.
21. A. deserve B. love C. miss D. know
22. A. in case B. even though C. so that D. as if
23. A. fear B. doubt C. excitement D. astonishment
24. A. reasonable B. absolute C. limited D. important
25. A. responsibility B. satisfaction C. achievement D. relief
26. A. on my part B. on my behalf C. in my honor D. in my name
27. A. wait B. choose C. help D. afford
28. A. attach B. compare C. introduce D. adjust
29. A. grateful B. happy C. proud D. safe
30. A. For instance B. Above all C. At first D. In addition
31. A. However B. Therefore C. Similarly D. Fortunately
32. A. affection B. leadership C. friendship D. determination
33. A. assess B. understand C. organize D. develop
34. A. gesture B. lack C. bond D. measure
35. A. communication B. personality C. management D. education
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A photo exhibition featuring the Beijing Winter Olympics co-host city Zhangjiakou ___36___ (launch) at the China Cultural Centre in Singapore on Jan 15, 2022.
Through a series of photos of Winter Olympics stadiums in Zhangjiakou and the city’s places of interest, the show aimed ___37___ (interpret) the spirit of Beijing Winter Olympics for Singaporeans.
Xiao Jianghua, director of the China Cultural Centre in Singapore, ___38___ (deliver) a speech. At the ceremony, Xiao said that Beijing had become the first city to host both the Summer ___39___ Winter Olympic Games. Xiao also said that the Beijing 2022 Olympics would be a (n) ___40___ (forget) event for global Winter Olympic athletes and ice and snow sports lovers. ___41___ no Singaporean athletes had qualified (有资格) for the Games, Singapore Changi Airport would become a center in the region for the event.
Ellen Lee, president of the Singapore Table Tennis Association, said that as ___42___ member of the sports community in Singapore, she paid close attention to the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with ___43___ she was very impressed. She praised the Chinese government and its people for making full ___44___ (prepare) for the Games, and expressed her full confidence ___45___ the success of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
【答案】36. was launched
37. to interpret
38. delivered
39. and 40. unforgettable
41. Though##Although##While
42. a 43. which
44. preparations
45. in
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 本月是你校的“爱国主义 (patriotism) 教育月”，校英文报计划组织以“爱国，从爱校开始”为主题的英语演讲大赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.你对爱国的理解；
2.具体做法；
3.发出倡议。
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。
Good evening, everyone!
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That’s all. Thank you for your listening.
【答案】参考范文：
Good evening, everyone!
I am honored to have the opportunity to deliver a speech on patriotism.
When it comes to patriotism, it usually refers to love of our country, making great contributions to our motherland, and so on. But to me, patriotism is commitment to making a positive difference to our country. To show our love for our country we can start by loving our school. Respecting our school’s values and rules is one way to demonstrate patriotism. Besides, we can actively participate in patriotic activities organized by our school. Furthermore, let’s maintain a clean school environment and take care of school facilities.
I believe if everyone can do their bit, we’ll have a better school and build a stronger nation.
Thank you for your listening!
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,使之构成一篇完整短文。
Bill McDonnell who was a soldier when young, was a 92-year-old now, still healthy and strong. He loved hunting very much. On December 15, Bill decided to go hunting in Shenandoah Mountain the next day as the deer season had begun. His wife Joanna McDonnell intended to let their son Bill McDonnell Jr. accompany him, but Bill Jr. had a football game that day. Bill McDonnell said he could manage all by himself. Joanna then required Bill to be out of the woods by 2 pm and home by 3 pm, plenty of time before sunset. She added, “ Do take some necessities like a flashlight, just in case.”
The next morning, Bill woke up at four, grabbed his muzzleloader (前装枪), and steered his Jeep toward Shenandoah Mountain. At the end of the old Laurel Run logging road, he began to walk. It was about 7:30 am and 25 degrees when the sun peeked through the trees.
Not long into the hike, he came upon a path he didn't remember. Maybe this was a secret route to the king of all bucks (雄鹿). He took it. Then, around 11 am, he came into a clearing (林中空地) along a ridge line (山脊线). He had walked farther than he had expected. It seemed that his path up the mountain had meandered quite a bit. “Where am I now ” he muttered. Bill figured he could drop into the valley, hunt a bit and then go back home. But when he snaked down through the forest, he found there was no path at all. The forest was thick. It was hard to tell the direction now.
By around 2 pm, Bill stopped at somewhere in the valley, exhausted. “I’ll get it figured out,” he said to himself. He took out his phone to call his wife, but the phone had died. He dug into his pants for the GPS device he always brought in case of emergency and pushed the “on” button. Nothing. He had forgotten to charge it the night before.
“No, I’m not lost,” he told himself. His eyes caught a stand of tall trees. He remembered admiring the line of fantastic oaks and pines earlier. Reach them and the car wouldn’t be that far off. It meant he would have to cover some ground.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
He was moving slower and slower, Joanna‘s 3 pm deadline having passed.
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It was about 9:45 pm when Bill heard the whoop-whoop-whoop of a helicopter.
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【答案】He was moving slower and slower, Joanna’s 3 pm deadline having passed. He knew Joanna must be worrying about him, but he had no way to contact her now. He should have listened to her, not to hunt alone. With great difficulty, he kept walking up the mountain as he remembered, in the hope of reaching his Jeep. But before he found the familiar route, the sun began to slip down below the mountain ridge behind him and then the forest turned pitch-black. Luckily, he brought a flashlight with him. He found himself a place to rest and waited for help.
It was about 9:45 pm when Bill heard the whoop-whoop-whoop of a helicopter. “They come to rescue me!” he felt excited, relieved as well. Bill got to his feet, and turned on his flashlight. He somehow managed to arrive at an open place nearby so that the trees would not block the helicopter. “Here! I’m here!” he shouted, waving his flashlight wildly to attract the helicopter. Thanks to the flashlight, the helicopter spotted him easily. It was directly above him and a strong rope dropped down. He was rescued eventually.
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意：听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将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 has Dennis decided to do
A. Live independently. B. Start a new company. C. Stay with his parents.
2. What is probably the man
A. A director. B. A host. C. An actor.
3. When will the electricity be on again tonight
A. At 7: 00 pm. B. At 9: 00 pm. C. At 10: 00 pm.
4. Who did the man go camping with
A. Martin. B. Jenny. C. Phoebe.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How hungry they feel. B. Where they'll have lunch. C. What food they want to order.
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2至4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 5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6 What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going
A. The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8. Why will the speakers eat out tonight
A. They can't cook at home.
B. They don't feel like cooking.
C. They want to eat some different food.
9. What does the man want to eat
A. Mexican food. B. French food. C. Italian food.
10. How will the speakers go to the restaurant
A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bike.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably
A. The touching plots. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle.
12. What does Tom think of his grandparents' life
A. It's tough. B. It's simple. C. It's boring.
13. Where does the woman live
A. In the city. B. In the town. C. In the countryside.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
14. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A. The convenient location. B. A famous Hollywood movie. C. Its first opening to the public.
15. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life.
16. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A. 300. B. 2, 000. C. 4, 000
17. What will the speakers do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a holiday.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
18. When did Ava create her first book
A. At the age of 4. B. At the age of 5. C. At the age of 8.
19. What did Ava do for her new book
A. She collected money. B. She drew pictures for it. C. She searched for wise sayings.
20. How does Ava use the money getting from her new book
A. Do charity. B. Support her family. C. Go on learning painting.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is all about restoration this year. This month the park’s main corridor is being repaired. The park’ s gallery reopened to the public in April after being remodeled to allow full accessibility for people with a disability. Even John Muir, known as the father of the national parks, is being revived (使复活) by the actor Lee Stetson, who will answer audience questions about the park and its history at the Yosemite Theater.
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park is now mapping self-guided hikes to its more remote destinations, in part to remind visitors that the parks are theirs to wander. In August, a new field institute will begin offering classes led by geologists, photographers and other experts. And next year, you will see electric vehicle charging stations at the north and south entrances of the park.
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is to begin managing a new campground on Maine’ s Schoodic Peninsula this fall. The site will offer almost 100 recreational vehicles and tent sites, as well as new hiking and biking trails connected to Gouldsboro Village and existing park trails leading to the peninsula’ s tip.
Mesa Verde National Park
Wetherill Mesa in Mesa Verde National Park will have an extended season this year (through mid-October), giving cyclists much time to enjoy new access to the park’ s six-mile Long House Loop, a paved path formerly used for tram service, and the backcountry routes on the park’ s most popular hike. Naturally, plans are in the works to open an on-site bike rental operation within the year.
1. What do we know about Yosemite National Park
A. It will be closed for repairs.
B. It will offer bike rental service.
C. Its gallery is accessible to the disabled.
D. It’s well-known for the father of national parks.
2. In which national park will you be able to go camping
A. Yosemite National Park. B. Petrified Forest National Park.
C. Acadia National Park. D. Mesa Verde National Park.
3. What is the purpose of this passage
A. To persuade people to visit the national parks.
B. To introduce something new at the national parks.
C. To appeal to people to preserve the national parks.
D. To recommend main attractions of the national parks
B
A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn (独角兽) in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first.
Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.”
Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn (角) at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation.
“It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals, ” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County. ”
Mayeda told the Washington Post that was the first time the department had received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise.
4. Why did Madeline write the letter
A. To apply to visit a unicorn. B. To ask permission to keep a pet.
C. To learn to provide animal care. D. To figure out how to find a unicorn.
5. What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. Her application was disapproved. B. She was presented with a live unicorn.
C. Requirements should be met for the license. D. Guidance was given for her search.
6. Which of the following best describes Mayeda
A. Imaginative B. painstaking C. Indifferent D. Understanding
7 Why does the department think the letter “has brightened their spirits”
A. Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds.
B. Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue.
C. Because they are worn out with their daily work.
D. Because it is the first application letter for a pet.
C
In addition to applying for a traditional guide dog, the visually impaired (有视觉障碍的) people will soon have another option to help with their daily life — a robot guide dog.
About the size of an English Bulldog but a bit wider, the six-legged robot guide dog from Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Mechanical Engineering can navigate (导航) users to destinations without running into barriers. It also has voice interaction functions and can recognize traffic light signals. With cameras, sensors, and AI technology, the robot dog can see, listen, and speak with users on daily journeys outside and be a companion at home.
Professor Gao Feng, the head of the research team at SJTU, points out that with six legs, the robot guide dog can walk smoothly with high stability. “Even if three legs are raised, the structure still has three points of contact with the ground, creating a very stable base.” Gao said. He adds that operators can use a cane (手杖) to control the walking and running speed of the robot.
In China, there are currently about 17.31 million visually impaired people, yet only around 400 guide dogs are available due to high training costs. People have to wait for a long time after applying for one. Unlike traditional dogs, the production of robot guide dogs could be scaled, especially in a major manufacturing center like China. “It's a bit like cars. We can mass-produce them in the same way as cars so that it will become more affordable,” Gao said. “This could be a huge market because tens of millions of people might need guide dogs.”
Li Fei, among the visually impaired people participating in the field test, believes such high technology will likely change their lives soon. “The research teams are thoughtful and are continuously making improvements,” Li said. “The robot dog is electronic, making it easier to get into public places than traditional guide dogs, I will probably try the robot guide dog when it becomes available. They can be precise and reliable as they seldom make subjective mistakes.”
8. What do we know about the robot guide dog
A. It is smaller than an English Bulldog. B. It can identify traffic light signals.
C. It relies on Al technologies to move. D. It can interact with other robot guide dogs.
9. Why does the robot guide dog have six legs
A. To walk more stably. B. To support heavier loads.
C. To better control its speed. D. To quickly deal with urgency.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The potential market for robot guide dogs.
B. The high cost of training traditional guide dogs.
C. The difficulty of applying for a robot guide dog.
D. The standard of mass-producing robot guide dogs.
11. What can we infer about the robot guide dog according to Li Fei
A. It has been widely available to the public.
B. It needs further improvement in accuracy.
C. It will benefit visually impaired people a lot.
D. It will replace traditional guide dogs in the future.
D
On August 20th, 2024, the Chinese gaming industry (游戏业) reached a milestone with the global release of Black Myth: Wukong, a new AAA action role-playing game developed by Game Science. Within hours of launch, it topped Steam’s most-played single-player list, gaining significant attention on social media.
Black Myth: Wukong draws on Chinese mythologies (神话) and the classic novel Journey to the West. It allows players to assume the role of Sun Wukong and start grand adventures. Inspired by Stephen Chow’s A Chinese Odyssey《大话西游》, the game creates a vivid dreamscape with Chinese scenery, like remote mountains, wild roads and ancient temples. The various demons (魔鬼), gods, and other figures with Chinese-style designs in the game are based on The Classic of Mountains and Seas, breathing new life into the ancient tales of Chinese mythology.
Feng Ji, Game Science founder and CEO, emphasized that the game was created by a Chinese team to bring Chinese stories to the global gaming stage. He said, “The script and artistic concepts always take the lead, harmoniously combining Chinese stories and classical cultural elements into the game.” He believed that a game’s true value is not determined by its budget or visuals, but by the true enjoyment it offers to players.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, to create a truly immersive (沉浸式的), world-class game, the game’s production team spent years traveling across China, scanning historical and cultural sites, and integrating (融入) them into every game scenes. The game features 36 locations modeled after real-world sites, with 27 of them located in Shanxi Province, China, offering players a unique and immersive visual experience.
The game has boosted interest in Shanxi's cultural heritage. On its launch day, the search volume for Shanxi tourism increased by over 10%. Bookings for trips to Shanxi have doubled since July, and the number of tourists to Shanxi has grown by 50%. Shanxi has rich tourism resources but lacks recognition. The game has presented Shanxi’s cultural relics in a pleasing and effective way, arousing people’s interest in the province's culture and travel.
12. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the game
A. Its target players. B. Its wide popularity.
C. Its design inspiration. D. Its cultural significance.
13 What is the key to making a truly valuable game according to Feng Ji
A. Creating high profits for the game company.
B. Providing a satisfying experience for players.
C. Integrating Chinese stories into artistic concepts.
D. Designing impressive characters and visual effects.
14. Which of the following words can best describe the game’s production team
A. Ambitious and efficient. B. Confident and productive.
C. Devoted and high-standard. D. Experienced and convincing.
15. How does the game benefit Shanxi Province
A. By promoting its cultural tourism. B. By enhancing its international status (地位) .
C. By calling for the protection of its heritage (遗产). D. By attracting investment to its game industry.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，共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。
Writing an essay is a difficult process for most people. However, the process can be made easier if you learn to practice three simple techniques.
___16___ When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free. ___17___ Don’t worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique won’t work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas to draw on.
The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. ___18___ Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungle—as part of an exploration, not as a complete highway.
The third technique is to try printing out a triple-spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. ___19___ As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大块) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. ___20___ The resulting blank space invites you to revise.
A. Make sure your handwriting is neat.
B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought.
C. The second draft of the essay should be better.
D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.
E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.
F. Many beginning writers don’t leave enough space to revise.
G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Small children are easy to throw up in the air and catch—and they ___21___ it. “Again, Daddy, again!” Jacky shouts as I throw him skywards and catch him on the way back down again. He throws his arms and legs out ___22___ he were flying, his eyes wide with ___23___. His trust in me is ___24___, which is quite a nice feeling, but at the same time gives me a huge sense of ___25___.
I hope Jacky will always trust me fully, but I know that, as he gets older, it will need more effort and sound judgment ___26___. Trust is such an important part of a parent-child relationship that it’s something that I can’t ___27___ to lose. Every time I ___28___ Jacky to something new, he’ll do it only because he trusts me and feels ___29___ in the knowledge that he won’t get hurt. ____30____ , teaching Jacky to swim means he has to believe that, when he’s swimming in the big pool, I’ll come to his rescue if his doggy paddle lets him down.
____31____, in the workplace, trust is important for strong ____32____. It is something that every manager should work hard to ____33____ among their team. If people don’t trust you, they’re unlikely to follow your directions and willingly become a loyal (忠诚) team member. A ____34____ of trust can make people work against you rather than for you. At the very least, it means that people are not going to be giving you their best. Good ____35____, like good parenting, is a long-term commitment.
21. A. deserve B. love C. miss D. know
22. A. in case B. even though C. so that D. as if
23. A. fear B. doubt C. excitement D. astonishment
24. A. reasonable B. absolute C. limited D. important
25. A. responsibility B. satisfaction C. achievement D. relief
26. A. on my part B. on my behalf C. in my honor D. in my name
27. A. wait B. choose C. help D. afford
28. A. attach B. compare C. introduce D. adjust
29. A. grateful B. happy C. proud D. safe
30. A. For instance B. Above all C. At first D. In addition
31. A. However B. Therefore C. Similarly D. Fortunately
32. A. affection B. leadership C. friendship D. determination
33. A. assess B. understand C. organize D. develop
34. A. gesture B. lack C. bond D. measure
35. A. communication B. personality C. management D. education
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。
A photo exhibition featuring the Beijing Winter Olympics co-host city Zhangjiakou ___36___ (launch) at the China Cultural Centre in Singapore on Jan 15, 2022.
Through a series of photos of Winter Olympics stadiums in Zhangjiakou and the city’s places of interest, the show aimed ___37___ (interpret) the spirit of Beijing Winter Olympics for Singaporeans.
Xiao Jianghua, director of the China Cultural Centre in Singapore, ___38___ (deliver) a speech. At the ceremony, Xiao said that Beijing had become the first city to host both the Summer ___39___ Winter Olympic Games. Xiao also said that the Beijing 2022 Olympics would be a (n) ___40___ (forget) event for global Winter Olympic athletes and ice and snow sports lovers. ___41___ no Singaporean athletes had qualified (有资格) for the Games, Singapore Changi Airport would become a center in the region for the event.
Ellen Lee, president of the Singapore Table Tennis Association, said that as ___42___ member of the sports community in Singapore, she paid close attention to the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with ___43___ she was very impressed. She praised the Chinese government and its people for making full ___44___ (prepare) for the Games, and expressed her full confidence ___45___ the success of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 本月是你校的“爱国主义 (patriotism) 教育月”，校英文报计划组织以“爱国，从爱校开始”为主题的英语演讲大赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.你对爱国的理解；
2.具体做法；
3.发出倡议。
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。
Good evening, everyone!
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That’s all. Thank you for your listening.
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。
Bill McDonnell, who was a soldier when young, was a 92-year-old now, still healthy and strong. He loved hunting very much. On December 15, Bill decided to go hunting in Shenandoah Mountain the next day as the deer season had begun. His wife Joanna McDonnell intended to let their son Bill McDonnell Jr. accompany him, but Bill Jr. had a football game that day. Bill McDonnell said he could manage all by himself. Joanna then required Bill to be out of the woods by 2 pm and home by 3 pm, plenty of time before sunset. She added, “ Do take some necessities like a flashlight, just in case.”
The next morning, Bill woke up at four, grabbed his muzzleloader (前装枪), and steered his Jeep toward Shenandoah Mountain. At the end of the old Laurel Run logging road, he began to walk. It was about 7:30 am and 25 degrees when the sun peeked through the trees.
Not long into the hike he came upon a path he didn't remember. Maybe this was a secret route to the king of all bucks (雄鹿). He took it. Then, around 11 am, he came into a clearing (林中空地) along a ridge line (山脊线). He had walked farther than he had expected. It seemed that his path up the mountain had meandered quite a bit. “Where am I now ” he muttered. Bill figured he could drop into the valley, hunt a bit and then go back home. But when he snaked down through the forest, he found there was no path at all. The forest was thick. It was hard to tell the direction now.
By around 2 pm, Bill stopped at somewhere in the valley, exhausted. “I’ll get it figured out,” he said to himself. He took out his phone to call his wife, but the phone had died. He dug into his pants for the GPS device he always brought in case of emergency and pushed the “on” button. Nothing. He had forgotten to charge it the night before.
“No, I’m not lost,” he told himself. His eyes caught a stand of tall trees. He remembered admiring the line of fantastic oaks and pines earlier. Reach them and the car wouldn’t be that far off. It meant he would have to cover some ground.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
He was moving slower and slower, Joanna‘s 3 pm deadline having passed.
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It was about 9:45 pm when Bill heard the whoop-whoop-whoop of a helicopter.
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答案版
（考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2. 答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
注意：听力部分答题时请先将答案标在试卷上，听力部分结束前你将有两分钟的时间将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 has Dennis decided to do
A. Live independently. B. Start a new company. C. Stay with his parents.
2. What is probably the man
A. A director. B. A host. C. An actor.
3. When will the electricity be on again tonight
A. At 7: 00 pm. B. At 9: 00 pm. C. At 10: 00 pm.
4. Who did the man go camping with
A. Martin. B. Jenny. C. Phoebe.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How hungry they feel. B. Where they'll have lunch. C. What food they want to order.
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2至4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 5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7题。
6. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. Where does the man suggest going
A. The cinema. B. The circus. C. The amusement park.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10题。
8. Why will the speakers eat out tonight
A. They can't cook at home.
B. They don't feel like cooking.
C. They want to eat some different food.
9. What does the man want to eat
A. Mexican food. B. French food. C. Italian food.
10. How will the speakers go to the restaurant
A. By taxi. B. By car. C. By bike.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13题。
11. What attracts Tom to watch Heartland probably
A. The touching plots. B. The exciting story. C. The peaceful lifestyle.
12. What does Tom think of his grandparents' life
A. It's tough. B. It's simple. C. It's boring.
13. Where does the woman live
A. In the city. B. In the town. C. In the countryside.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17题。
14. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A. The convenient location. B. A famous Hollywood movie. C. Its first opening to the public.
15. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life.
16. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A. 300. B. 2, 000. C. 4, 000
17. What will the speakers do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a holiday.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20题。
18. When did Ava create her first book
A. At the age of 4. B. At the age of 5. C. At the age of 8.
19. What did Ava do for her new book
A. She collected money. B. She drew pictures for it. C. She searched for wise sayings.
20. How does Ava use the money getting from her new book
A. Do charity. B. Support her family. C. Go on learning painting.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite is all about restoration this year. This month the park’s main corridor is being repaired. The park’ s gallery reopened to the public in April after being remodeled to allow full accessibility for people with a disability. Even John Muir, known as the father of the national parks, is being revived (使复活) by the actor Lee Stetson, who will answer audience questions about the park and its history at the Yosemite Theater.
Petrified Forest National Park
Petrified Forest National Park is now mapping self-guided hikes to its more remote destinations, in part to remind visitors that the parks are theirs to wander. In August, a new field institute will begin offering classes led by geologists, photographers and other experts. And next year, you will see electric vehicle charging stations at the north and south entrances of the park.
Acadia National Park
Acadia National Park is to begin managing a new campground on Maine’ s Schoodic Peninsula this fall. The site will offer almost 100 recreational vehicles and tent sites as well as new hiking and biking trails connected to Gouldsboro Village and existing park trails leading to the peninsula’ s tip.
Mesa Verde National Park
Wetherill Mesa in Mesa Verde National Park will have an extended season this year (through mid-October), giving cyclists much time to enjoy new access to the park’ s six-mile Long House Loop, a paved path formerly used for tram service, and the backcountry routes on the park’ s most popular hike. Naturally, plans are in the works to open an on-site bike rental operation within the year.
1. What do we know about Yosemite National Park
A. It will be closed for repairs.
B. It will offer bike rental service.
C. Its gallery is accessible to the disabled.
D. It’s well-known for the father of national parks.
2. In which national park will you be able to go camping
A. Yosemite National Park. B. Petrified Forest National Park.
C. Acadia National Park. D. Mesa Verde National Park.
3. What is the purpose of this passage
A. To persuade people to visit the national parks.
B. To introduce something new at the national parks.
C. To appeal to people to preserve the national parks.
D. To recommend main attractions of the national parks
【答案】1. C 2. C 3. B
B
A six-year-old longing to keep a unicorn (独角兽) in her backyard figured she’d get the hard part out of the way first.
Last November, Madeline wrote a letter to the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control with a straightforward request. “Dear LA County, I would like your approval if I can have a unicorn in my backyard if I can find one. Please send me a letter in response.”
Director Mayeda replied two weeks later. The department does in fact license unicorns, she said, under certain conditions. Those include polishing the unicorn’s horn (角) at least once a month with a soft cloth, feeding it watermelon at least once a week, covering it with only sparkles and giving it regular access to sunlight, moonbeams and rainbows. And, because unicorns are indeed very rare to find, the department is also giving Madeline a toy unicorn to keep her company during her search, as a token of appreciation.
“It is always rewarding to hear from young people who thoughtfully consider the requirements of providing a loving home for animals, ” Mayeda wrote in the letter. “I like your sense of responsible pet ownership to seek permission in advance to keep a unicorn in Los Angeles County. ”
Mayeda told the Washington Post that was the first time the department had received a request for a license for a unicorn or any mythical creature. They were impressed with the first-grader for wanting to ask permission in the first place, and doing her research to work out how to go about that. She and her colleagues deal with a lot of “life-and-death” issues on the job, whether that’s seeing cases of animal abuse or animals hurting people or making decisions about having to put down dangerous or sick animals. So Madeline’s letter has considerably brightened their spirits, and she is due to visit the department this week to discuss her unicorn license application. Safe to say, she’s in for a magical surprise.
4. Why did Madeline write the letter
A. To apply to visit a unicorn. B. To ask permission to keep a pet.
C. To learn to provide animal care. D. To figure out how to find a unicorn.
5. What can we learn from paragraph 3
A. Her application was disapproved. B. She was presented with a live unicorn.
C. Requirements should be met for the license. D. Guidance was given for her search.
6. Which of the following best describes Mayeda
A. Imaginative B. painstaking C. Indifferent D. Understanding
7. Why does the department think the letter “has brightened their spirits”
A. Because they are touched with the girl’s deeds.
B. Because animal protection is a life-and-death issue.
C. Because they are worn out with their daily work.
D. Because it is the first application letter for a pet.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
C
In addition to applying for a traditional guide dog, the visually impaired (有视觉障碍的) people will soon have another option to help with their daily life — a robot guide dog.
About the size of an English Bulldog but a bit wider, the six-legged robot guide dog from Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Mechanical Engineering can navigate (导航) users to destinations without running into barriers. It also has voice interaction functions and can recognize traffic light signals. With cameras, sensors, and AI technology, the robot dog can see, listen, and speak with users on daily journeys outside and be a companion at home.
Professor Gao Feng, the head of the research team at SJTU, points out that with six legs, the robot guide dog can walk smoothly with high stability. “Even if three legs are raised, the structure still has three points of contact with the ground, creating a very stable base.” Gao said. He adds that operators can use a cane (手杖) to control the walking and running speed of the robot.
In China, there are currently about 17.31 million visually impaired people, yet only around 400 guide dogs are available due to high training costs. People have to wait for a long time after applying for one. Unlike traditional dogs, the production of robot guide dogs could be scaled, especially in a major manufacturing center like China. “It's a bit like cars. We can mass-produce them in the same way as cars so that it will become more affordable,” Gao said. “This could be a huge market because tens of millions of people might need guide dogs.”
Li Fei, among the visually impaired people participating in the field test, believes such high technology will likely change their lives soon. “The research teams are thoughtful and are continuously making improvements,” Li said. “The robot dog is electronic, making it easier to get into public places than traditional guide dogs, I will probably try the robot guide dog when it becomes available. They can be precise and reliable as they seldom make subjective mistakes.”
8. What do we know about the robot guide dog
A. It is smaller than an English Bulldog. B. It can identify traffic light signals.
C. It relies on Al technologies to move. D. It can interact with other robot guide dogs.
9. Why does the robot guide dog have six legs
A. To walk more stably. B. To support heavier loads.
C. To better control its speed. D. To quickly deal with urgency.
10. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. The potential market for robot guide dogs.
B. The high cost of training traditional guide dogs.
C. The difficulty of applying for a robot guide dog.
D. The standard of mass-producing robot guide dogs.
11. What can we infer about the robot guide dog according to Li Fei
A. It has been widely available to the public.
B. It needs further improvement in accuracy.
C. It will benefit visually impaired people a lot.
D. It will replace traditional guide dogs in the future.
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. A 11. C
D
On August 20th, 2024, the Chinese gaming industry (游戏业) reached a milestone with the global release of Black Myth: Wukong, a new AAA action role-playing game developed by Game Science. Within hours of launch, it topped Steam’s most-played single-player list, gaining significant attention on social media.
Black Myth: Wukong draws on Chinese mythologies (神话) and the classic novel Journey to the West. It allows players to assume the role of Sun Wukong and start grand adventures. Inspired by Stephen Chow’s A Chinese Odyssey《大话西游》, the game creates a vivid dreamscape with Chinese scenery, like remote mountains, wild roads and ancient temples. The various demons (魔鬼), gods, and other figures with Chinese-style designs in the game are based on The Classic of Mountains and Seas, breathing new life into the ancient tales of Chinese mythology.
Feng Ji, Game Science founder and CEO, emphasized that the game was created by a Chinese team to bring Chinese stories to the global gaming stage. He said, “The script and artistic concepts always take the lead, harmoniously combining Chinese stories and classical cultural elements into the game.” He believed that a game’s true value is not determined by its budget or visuals, but by the true enjoyment it offers to players.
According to the Xinhua News Agency, to create a truly immersive (沉浸式的), world-class game, the game’s production team spent years traveling across China, scanning historical and cultural sites, and integrating (融入) them into every game scenes. The game features 36 locations modeled after real-world sites, with 27 of them located in Shanxi Province, China, offering players a unique and immersive visual experience.
The game has boosted interest in Shanxi's cultural heritage. On its launch day, the search volume for Shanxi tourism increased by over 10%. Bookings for trips to Shanxi have doubled since July, and the number of tourists to Shanxi has grown by 50%. Shanxi has rich tourism resources but lacks recognition. The game has presented Shanxi’s cultural relics in a pleasing and effective way, arousing people’s interest in the province's culture and travel.
12. What does paragraph 2 mainly tell us about the game
A. Its target players. B. Its wide popularity.
C. Its design inspiration. D. Its cultural significance.
13. What is the key to making a truly valuable game according to Feng Ji
A. Creating high profits for the game company.
B. Providing a satisfying experience for players.
C. Integrating Chinese stories into artistic concepts.
D. Designing impressive characters and visual effects.
14. Which of the following words can best describe the game’s production team
A. Ambitious and efficient. B. Confident and productive.
C. Devoted and high-standard. D. Experienced and convincing.
15. How does the game benefit Shanxi Province
A. By promoting its cultural tourism. B. By enhancing its international status (地位) .
C. By calling for the protection of its heritage (遗产). D. By attracting investment to its game industry.
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，共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。
Writing an essay is a difficult process for most people. However, the process can be made easier if you learn to practice three simple techniques.
___16___ When you are first trying to think of ideas for an essay, put your pen to your paper and write nonstop for ten or fifteen minutes without letting your pen leave the paper. Stay loose and free. ___17___ Don’t worry about grammar or spelling. Even though this technique won’t work for everyone, it helps many people get a good store of ideas to draw on.
The next technique is to write your draft rapidly without worrying about being perfect. ___18___ Yet, by learning to live with imperfection, you will save yourself headaches and a wastepaper basket full of crumpled (弄皱) paper. Think of your first draft as a path cut out of the jungle—as part of an exploration, not as a complete highway.
The third technique is to try printing out a triple-spaced (三倍行距) copy to allow space for revision. ___19___ As a result, these writers never get in the habit of crossing out chunks (大块) of their draft and writing revisions in the blank space. After you have revised your draft until it is too messy to work from anymore, you can enter your changes into your word processor. ___20___ The resulting blank space invites you to revise.
A. Make sure your handwriting is neat.
B. Let your pen follow the waves of thought.
C. The second draft of the essay should be better.
D. First of all, learn the technique of nonstop writing.
E. Too many writers try to get their drafts right the first time.
F. Many beginning writers don’t leave enough space to revise.
G. Then you can print out a fresh draft, again setting your text on triple-space.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. E 19. F 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Small children are easy to throw up in the air and catch—and they ___21___ it. “Again, Daddy, again!” Jacky shouts as I throw him skywards and catch him on the way back down again. He throws his arms and legs out ___22___ he were flying, his eyes wide with ___23___. His trust in me is ___24___, which is quite a nice feeling, but at the same time gives me a huge sense of ___25___.
I hope Jacky will always trust me fully, but I know that, as he gets older, it will need more effort and sound judgment ___26___. Trust is such an important part of a parent-child relationship that it’s something that I can’t ___27___ to lose. Every time I ___28___ Jacky to something new, he’ll do it only because he trusts me and feels ___29___ in the knowledge that he won’t get hurt. ____30____ , teaching Jacky to swim means he has to believe that, when he’s swimming in the big pool, I’ll come to his rescue if his doggy paddle lets him down.
____31____, in the workplace, trust is important for strong ____32____. It is something that every manager should work hard to ____33____ among their team. If people don’t trust you, they’re unlikely to follow your directions and willingly become a loyal (忠诚) team member. A ____34____ of trust can make people work against you rather than for you. At the very least, it means that people are not going to be giving you their best. Good ____35____, like good parenting, is a long-term commitment.
21. A. deserve B. love C. miss D. know
22. A. in case B. even though C. so that D. as if
23. A. fear B. doubt C. excitement D. astonishment
24. A. reasonable B. absolute C. limited D. important
25. A. responsibility B. satisfaction C. achievement D. relief
26. A. on my part B. on my behalf C. in my honor D. in my name
27. A. wait B. choose C. help D. afford
28. A. attach B. compare C. introduce D. adjust
29. A. grateful B. happy C. proud D. safe
30. A. For instance B. Above all C. At first D. In addition
31. A. However B. Therefore C. Similarly D. Fortunately
32. A. affection B. leadership C. friendship D. determination
33. A. assess B. understand C. organize D. develop
34. A. gesture B. lack C. bond D. measure
35. A. communication B. personality C. management D. education
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. D 28. C 29. D 30. A 31. C 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C
第二节（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A photo exhibition featuring the Beijing Winter Olympics co-host city Zhangjiakou ___36___ (launch) at the China Cultural Centre in Singapore on Jan 15, 2022.
Through a series of photos of Winter Olympics stadiums in Zhangjiakou and the city’s places of interest, the show aimed ___37___ (interpret) the spirit of Beijing Winter Olympics for Singaporeans.
Xiao Jianghua, director of the China Cultural Centre in Singapore, ___38___ (deliver) a speech. At the ceremony, Xiao said that Beijing had become the first city to host both the Summer ___39___ Winter Olympic Games. Xiao also said that the Beijing 2022 Olympics would be a (n) ___40___ (forget) event for global Winter Olympic athletes and ice and snow sports lovers. ___41___ no Singaporean athletes had qualified (有资格) for the Games, Singapore Changi Airport would become a center in the region for the event.
Ellen Lee, president of the Singapore Table Tennis Association, said that as ___42___ member of the sports community in Singapore, she paid close attention to the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics with ___43___ she was very impressed. She praised the Chinese government and its people for making full ___44___ (prepare) for the Games, and expressed her full confidence ___45___ the success of the Beijing Winter Olympics.
【答案】36. was launched
37. to interpret
38. delivered
39. and 40. unforgettable
41. Though##Although##While
42. a 43. which
44. preparations
45. in
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 本月是你校的“爱国主义 (patriotism) 教育月”，校英文报计划组织以“爱国，从爱校开始”为主题的英语演讲大赛，请你写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1.你对爱国的理解；
2.具体做法；
3.发出倡议。
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。
Good evening, everyone!
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That’s all. Thank you for your listening.
【答案】参考范文：
Good evening, everyone!
I am honored to have the opportunity to deliver a speech on patriotism.
When it comes to patriotism, it usually refers to love of our country, making great contributions to our motherland, and so on. But to me, patriotism is commitment to making a positive difference to our country. To show our love for our country we can start by loving our school. Respecting our school’s values and rules is one way to demonstrate patriotism. Besides, we can actively participate in patriotic activities organized by our school. Furthermore, let’s maintain a clean school environment and take care of school facilities.
I believe if everyone can do their bit, we’ll have a better school and build a stronger nation.
Thank you for your listening!
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,使之构成一篇完整短文。
Bill McDonnell who was a soldier when young, was a 92-year-old now, still healthy and strong. He loved hunting very much. On December 15, Bill decided to go hunting in Shenandoah Mountain the next day as the deer season had begun. His wife Joanna McDonnell intended to let their son Bill McDonnell Jr. accompany him, but Bill Jr. had a football game that day. Bill McDonnell said he could manage all by himself. Joanna then required Bill to be out of the woods by 2 pm and home by 3 pm, plenty of time before sunset. She added, “ Do take some necessities like a flashlight, just in case.”
The next morning, Bill woke up at four, grabbed his muzzleloader (前装枪), and steered his Jeep toward Shenandoah Mountain. At the end of the old Laurel Run logging road, he began to walk. It was about 7:30 am and 25 degrees when the sun peeked through the trees.
Not long into the hike, he came upon a path he didn't remember. Maybe this was a secret route to the king of all bucks (雄鹿). He took it. Then, around 11 am, he came into a clearing (林中空地) along a ridge line (山脊线). He had walked farther than he had expected. It seemed that his path up the mountain had meandered quite a bit. “Where am I now ” he muttered. Bill figured he could drop into the valley, hunt a bit and then go back home. But when he snaked down through the forest, he found there was no path at all. The forest was thick. It was hard to tell the direction now.
By around 2 pm, Bill stopped at somewhere in the valley, exhausted. “I’ll get it figured out,” he said to himself. He took out his phone to call his wife, but the phone had died. He dug into his pants for the GPS device he always brought in case of emergency and pushed the “on” button. Nothing. He had forgotten to charge it the night before.
“No, I’m not lost,” he told himself. His eyes caught a stand of tall trees. He remembered admiring the line of fantastic oaks and pines earlier. Reach them and the car wouldn’t be that far off. It meant he would have to cover some ground.
注意:续写词数应为150左右。
He was moving slower and slower, Joanna‘s 3 pm deadline having passed.
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It was about 9:45 pm when Bill heard the whoop-whoop-whoop of a helicopter.
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【答案】He was moving slower and slower, Joanna’s 3 pm deadline having passed. He knew Joanna must be worrying about him, but he had no way to contact her now. He should have listened to her, not to hunt alone. With great difficulty, he kept walking up the mountain as he remembered, in the hope of reaching his Jeep. But before he found the familiar route, the sun began to slip down below the mountain ridge behind him and then the forest turned pitch-black. Luckily, he brought a flashlight with him. He found himself a place to rest and waited for help.
It was about 9:45 pm when Bill heard the whoop-whoop-whoop of a helicopter. “They come to rescue me!” he felt excited, relieved as well. Bill got to his feet, and turned on his flashlight. He somehow managed to arrive at an open place nearby so that the trees would not block the helicopter. “Here! I’m here!” he shouted, waving his flashlight wildly to attract the helicopter. Thanks to the flashlight, the helicopter spotted him easily. It was directly above him and a strong rope dropped down. He was rescued eventually.
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