2024-2025学年学年湖北省宜昌市协作体高二上学期期中考试英语试题（含答案，无听力音频及听力原文）

2024-2025学年学年湖北省宜昌市协作体高二上学期期中考试英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 will the speakers do with the old toys
A. Give them away. B. Keep them. C. Throw them out.
2. What time is it now by the woman’s watch
A.3:15. B.2:45. C.2:15.
3. Why did the man miss part of the class yesterday
A. He disliked the class. B. The woman drove him away. C. He had to see the doctor.
4. Where does the man suggest going first
A. His company. B. A gas station. C. A restaurant.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A storm. B. A man. C. A place.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman want to do
A. Make friends with the man. B. View an apartment. C. Change an appointment.
7. What will the man do on Friday
A. Meet his son. B. Visit the woman. C. Have an interview.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man find his college life over the weekend
A. Boring. B. Colorful. C. Busy.
9 When will the events take place
A. On Thursday and Friday. B. On Friday and Saturday. C. On Sunday and Monday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where will Raphael meet his customers
A. At the airport. B. In the office. C. In the factory.
11. What is Raphael going to do in Boston
A. Give a report. B. Pick up the speakers. C. Carry the man’s things.
12. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A A couple. B. Workmates. C. Salesman and customer.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman call the man
A. To learn something about tours.
B. To give the man some advice on tours.
C. To invite him to go on a journey with her.
14. What can visitors mainly learn about during the morning tour
A. Culture. B. Food. C. Architecture.
15. What can visitors do on the Cultural Tour
A. Visit the Chrysler Building. B. Enjoy coffee. C. Watch animals.
16. What will the woman probably discuss with her husband
A. Which tour to choose. B. How to go on a tour. C. What to take during the tour.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk
A. To encourage young people to travel.
B. To give information about China.
C. To share his experience at work.
18. Why did the speaker go to China a few years ago
A. To work. B. To study. C. To travel.
19. Where was Li Jie working when the speaker met him for the second time
A. In a school. B. In a news agency. C. In a gym.
20. What is the speaker’s opinion about his work in Shanghai
A. It was wonderful. B. It was creative. C. It was difficult.
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
Four Theme Parks in Florida
Here are four of the best theme parks in Florida so you can start planning your next trip.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Home to over 50 attractions, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is an animal-focused theme park with an emphasis on keeping rare animals. Here, you’ll find the tallest and fastest roller coaster (过山车) in the world, Montu, as well as the area’s largest zoo, with over 200 animal species. One of its newest coasters is the heart-stopping Iron Gwazi which ascends (上升) 206 feet in the air and reaches speeds of up to 76 miles per hour.
Magic Kingdom Park
This park set the standard for the Florida theme park industry we know today when it opened in 1971. Today, Magic Kingdom Park bridges the old with the new, inviting guests to relive the tales of childhood and enjoy beloved attractions, like Pirates of the Caribbean. It’s also the home of Disney World’s newest ride, TRON Lightcycle/ Run, an exciting roller coaster.
Legoland Florida
Themed with the brightly coloured bricks, Legoland Florida is the place for the next generation of excitement seekers, home to entry-level roller coasters and kid-friendly attractions. The park’s newest attractions include Pirate River Quest, a scenic boat ride through the former Cypress Garden. While the attractions may focus on younger guests, this is really a park for everyone.
Universal Studios Florida
Inspired by the greatest moments from entertainment history, Universal Studios Florida is a movie and television-themed park that began as an actual working studio. Several lands pay homage (致敬) to iconic sets, including San Francisco and New York. This is also where kids can find The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Diagon Alley, one of the most impressive theme parks ever built.
1. What can you find in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
A. A variety of animals. B. More than 200 attractions.
C. Shows at 206 feet high. D. The oldest roller coaster in the world.
2. What is known about Magic Kingdom Park
A. It is for children only. B. It is the first theme park in the USA.
C. It combines classic attractions with new offerings. D. It serves as a working studio.
3. Which theme park attracts those fond of Harry Potter
A. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. B. Magic Kingdom Park.
C. Universal Studios Florida. D. Legoland Florida.
B
Ekaterina Sky a wildlife conservation artist, inspires people to reconnect with nature and animals through her work. Her love for animals led her to become a vegan(素食者), and she uses art as a creative outlet to promote kindness to all life. The fact that her work carries such an important message for the planet makes her paintings even more beautiful and moving.
“I can feel the suffering of our planet and the pain that is being caused to animals,” she said. “My mission is to speak up for those who can’t.”
Ekaterina began her art journey at The School of Fine Arts in Yaroslavl, Russia. There, she completed a fine arts program, which gave her the background she needed to become a conservation artist. She also received a scholarship to The Art School of Museum of Tel-Aviv. There, she expanded upon her knowledge and skills, learning to create her own unique style.
Recently, Ekaterina went on a tour to different countries worldwide, painting murals(壁画) of various endangered species. With each mural, she made the audience look directly into the animals’ eyes. This helps them connect more with the animals and perhaps helps them realize their interconnectedness with the animals. “Each animal was colorful to highlight their uniqueness and individuality,” Ekaterina said.
Her main goal is to connect people with animals, even in the most crowded urban places. We have greatly lost our connection to Mother Earth and all the creatures who inhabit it. Ekaterina’s work can help raise awareness about the fact that we all have to coexist here. She says our urban lifestyles make us forget about all the endangered species that we can help protect by making different choices.
“As I believe, we connect through our eyes, which are windows into our soul, and I believe that when we get to meet someone’s soul, we don’t have a heart to hurt them,” Ekaterina said.
4. What inspires Ekaterina Sky to create art
A. Her childhood. B. Her love for animals.
C. Her scholarships. D. Her travels.
5. What is the focus of paragraph 3
A. Ekaterina’s educational background in art.
B. The achievements of Ekaterina’s unique artistic style.
C. The reasons why Ekaterina wanted to be a conservation artist.
D. The impact of Ekaterina’s art on wildlife conservation efforts.
6. How does Ekaterina Sky’s artwork contribute to wildlife conservation
A. By raising funds. B. By providing scientific data.
C. By increasing public awareness. D. By influencing the local policy.
7. What can we learn from Ekaterina’s words in the last paragraph
A. Art doesn’t influence people’s feelings.
B. Urban life helps protect endangered species.
C. She seeks to expose environmental harm.
D. She trusts our eyes link us to animals through art.
C
Farmers are celebrating their rice harvest by singing and dancing on the farm. This is Wanbao Mozambique rice farm, China’s largest rice planting project in Africa. Here, if people can speak hello in Chinese, “ni hao”, they most certainly also know another Chinese term Wanbao, the name of a Chinese rice farm project.
Through the fertile (肥沃的) area in south Mozambique, the Limpopo River is flowing into the Indian Ocean in the Xai-Xai district. Benefiting from the vast farmland, a suitable climate, enough water and the support from China, the project is creating a bright future for the people here.
Through cooperative planting methods, Wanbao is helping the local farmers develop successful rice plantations. It not only provides seeds, farm chemicals and fertilizers, but also does land leveling and water pumping (抽水).
To have good harvests, farmers work hard and learn from the Chinese. Now the local farmers’ love for farming is growing and they are getting richer and richer.
“I’ve benefited a lot from the rice farming and learned to produce rice using Chinese technologies on one hectare (公顷) of land,” says a mother of five children. “With the money, I have improved my life a lot. I have built my house and my children are going to school.”
An old farmer is now even teaching other farmers how to grow rice. He is cultivating crops over 40 hectares. “Thanks to the project, both my children and grandchildren are living a stable life. Now I go to the fields to support the other farmers with teaching. I hope Wanbao will extend the growing areas to other corners of the county in the future to help fight poverty,” he says.
8. Why does the author mention “ni hao” in the first paragraph
A. To show the popularity of the project in Mozambique.
B To indicate farmers’ Chinese language skills.
C. To prove the importance of Chinese in Mozambique.
D. To suggest Chinese is a requirement for working on the farm.
9. What can we know about the Wanbao project
A. It plants trees in urban areas. B. It teaches locals Chinese.
C. It improves the local climate. D. It offers farming technologies for locals.
10. What does the underlined word “cultivating” in the last paragraph mean
A. Preparing. B. Growing. C. Selling. D. Pulling.
11. In which section of a website is the text likely to be found
A. Travel. B. Education. C. Agriculture. D. Art.
D
Kids everywhere love to play. And they know that a ball is a perfect thing to play with. Now scientists report bumblebees (大黄蜂) seem to know the same thing, making bumblebees the first insects known to play.
Lots of animals play: But the behavior is best known in mammals (哺乳动物) and birds. For many animals, playing is often seen as a kind of practice for things they’ll have to deal with in later life. But before this, there were no reports of insects playing.
Dr. Lars Chittka did an earlier experiment, where he trained bumblebees to roll balls into a goal for food. He noticed some bees were rolling balls even when they weren’t rewarded. He wondered whether they were playing for rewards or not.
To test the idea, he with other scientists set up a new experiment. First, they marked 45 young bumblebees, both male and female, between one and 23 days old. Then they set up a clear pathway from the bumblebees’ nest to a feeding area. On either side of the open pathway, small colored wooden balls were placed. On one side of the path, the balls couldn’t move. On the other side, the balls could roll around.
For three hours, a day over 14 days, the scientists opened the pathway. The bumblebees never had to leave the pathway to find food, but they left anyway. They weren’t so interested in the side where the balls couldn’t move, but they made lots of visits to the side with the rolling balls.
Grabbing the balls with their legs, the bumblebees would beat their wings to pull on the balls, causing them to roll. The 45 marked bumblebees did this 910 times during the experiment. Though some only did it once, others did it a lot. The scientists found the younger bumblebees spent more time rolling balls, and that males seemed more likely to play than females.
The scientists say it’s not clear why the bumblebees roll the balls or whether they enjoy it. But the experiment raises important questions about how the insects’ minds work and whether they have feelings.
12. What is the common view about animals’ playing behavior
A. A form of fight. B. A form of training.
C. A form of labor. D. A form of performance.
13. Why did Dr. Lars Chittka conduct the new experiment
A. To train bumblebees to play with balls.
B. To figure out bumblebees’ feeding style.
C. To explore if bumblebees play without a reward.
D. To observe how bees interact with different objects:
14 What did the scientists find during the experiment
A. Bumblebees only played with balls when food was involved.
B. Female bumblebees were more interested in playing than males.
C. Older bumblebees spent more time rolling balls than younger ones.
D. Bumblebees preferred balls that could roll to those that couldn’t.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. The purpose of insects playing is to prepare for life.
B. Dr. Lars Chittka discovered a new way to train bees.
C. Bumblebees are the first insects known to play.
D. Playing is common among mammals and birds.
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。
How to Beat Boredom over the Summer
The first week of summer is wonderful. By the second week, you almost want to go back to school early. Shake that thought out of your head. There’s a world of activity out there, so seize the day and see what catches your attention.
Learn a new hobby. Is there something you’ve always wanted to learn, but didn’t think you could ____16____ You can learn to play a musical instrument. Taking up singing or dancing is also a good choice.
Volunteer. ____17____ Of course, you’re working towards a good cause as well. Volunteering is always a great way to give back to the community, connect and meet new people as well as a relaxing form of exercising. Look for an organization in your area that picks up trash, works with injured or abandoned animals, or works for political causes.
____18____ Look at your town’s tourism website or brochures advertising events and find out what attracts people traveling from other locations. There might be anything from museums to playgrounds lurking (潜藏) in your town, or areas a short drive away.
Check out a set of books from the library. Books can transport you into a different world, or let you see through the eyes of others. Try learning all you can on a particular topic. ____19____ Some of the world’s top universities even post lectures online, and these are often more interesting than high school classes.
Learn a language. Knowing a foreign language can lead to many opportunities, not to mention it looks good on college applications. Get started by finding a beginner’s class nearby, or ask a friend or family member to teach you a language they know. ____20____
A. Act like a tourist in your town.
B. Work as a guide to promote your city.
C. Helping your community can be satisfying, uplifting work.
D. If you want to learn even more, try an online college course.
E. Summer might provide the free time you need to pick up something new.
F. It’ll keep you busy, introduce you to new people, and enable you to earn money.
G. It’s also a good idea to search online for language courses or conversation partners.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
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。
When I was in middle school, it was decided for students to make a cultural exchange in Munich, Germany. We went to Germany to observe the ____21____ and difference of that culture compared with the Italian culture.
As soon as we ____22____, we were greeted by the boys and girls assigned (分派) to meet us. After we left the airport, we ____23____ a bus and it was there that we faced a(n) ____24____ difference. As everyone says, “Italians are noisy, more open and outgoing”, and this is what differentiates us from the Germans, who are much more reserved and ____25____. On the bus, as we had a long way to go, we decided to listen to some ____26____ and sang out loud, and these kinds of things are often done during school trips by Italian ____27____. When we were glancing at all the German kids, we decided to ____28____ because we realized our behavior led to a(n) ____29____ climate for them.
After we settled down, we decided to have lunch in a restaurant. Shortly before entering that _______30_______, I recognized another difference between the two cultures. A man who greeted us opened the door first for himself and then let us in. The first thing I thought was how _______31_______ he was. I asked if it was a normal thing for them. Then I received an unexpected _______32_______: German males go in first to _______33_______ the place is safe, and then let the woman in.
This exchange made me _______34_______ the differences within cultures and how cultural shock works. _______35_______, I learned what seems normal to me can be something improper in another country, even if that country is just a few miles away.
21. A. source B. similarity C. balance D. development
22. A. flew B. ran C. moved D. landed
23. A. climbed up B. got on C. broke into D. knocked at
24. A. cultural B. habitual C. dietary D. educational
25. A. open-minded B. strict C. closed D. noisy
26. A. stories B. songs C. reports D. speeches
27. A. passengers B. friends C. teachers D. kids
28. A. stop B. continue C. start D. change
29. A. easy B. nervous C. abnormal D. horrific
30. A. restaurant B. school C. station D. hotel
31. A. cool B. rude C. quick D. clever
32. A. requirement B. order C. gift D. explanation
33. A. figure out B. keep in mind C. find out D. make sure
34. A. complain B. remove C. realize D. remember
35. A. Finally B. Especially C. Fortunately D. Absolutely
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。
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Heat (Dashu), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 22 and ends on August 6.
During Major Heat, most parts of China enter the ___36___ (hot) season of the year.
In China, the 24 solar terms ___37___ (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But solar term culture ___38___ (be) still useful today to guide people’s lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips.
During Major Heat, the sunshine, high temperatures ___39___ heavy rainfalls are good for agricultural crops. But like Minor Heat (Xiaoshu), many natural disasters such as floods, ___40___ (drought) and typhoons also happen during Major Heat. Therefore, it’s important to harvest and plant in time ___41___ (avoid) damage caused by natural disasters.
Grass jelly, Xiancaodong in Chinese, is made with a special grass ___42___ stems (茎) and leaves can be made into herb jelly after being dried in ___43___ sun.
With the ___44___ (amaze) ability to reduce the summer heat, grass jelly is described in a ____45____ (popularly) saying in Guangdong province that goes, “Eating herb jelly in Major Heat will make you stay young like the immortals (神仙).”
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是国际学校的学生会主席李华。你校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座，请你就此写一则通知。
内容包括：1.讲座的时间、地点；2.讲座的主要内容。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The Student Union
The Student Union
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。
During my high school years, I was part of the school band, a group that was not just about music but also about good-fellowship (友情) and shared experiences. We had a special event each year: the music festival at a well-known theme park. It was an opportunity for us to showcase our talents and enjoy the pleasure of the park. To make this event meaningful, we organized a fundraising campaign, selling chocolate bars throughout our community. It was a simple plan but one that required us to connect with our neighbors and ask for their support. There were always heart- warming encounters.
One sunny afternoon, I approached a neighbor’s home. The lady who answered the door greeted me with a smile and, after hearing about our cause, she decided to support us by purchasing several bars.
As we were nearing the end, the lady’s little girl, who was about three or four years old and had been watching our actions, ran out. The little girl came back with a bill in her hand, a little dirt on it. She was eager to give it to me and said, “I want to be like Mom and support you.” The lady was surprised and said it was saved by the girl herself. Her lovely face and eager eyes made it hard for me to say no. I tried to explain to her that her mother was already buying some chocolate, but she was determined. Neither her mother nor I could dissuade (劝阻) her from her newfound task of handing me the dollar bill. I knew that I couldn’t put her mother in a position to buy more chocolate than she had originally intended. I couldn’t accept the little girl’s money.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly, inspiration struck!
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The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar.
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答案版
考生注意：
1. 本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册。
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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 will the speakers do with the old toys
A. Give them away. B. Keep them. C. Throw them out.
2. What time is it now by the woman’s watch
A.3:15. B.2:45. C.2:15.
3. Why did the man miss part of the class yesterday
A. He disliked the class. B. The woman drove him away. C. He had to see the doctor.
4. Where does the man suggest going first
A. His company. B. A gas station. C. A restaurant.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A storm. B. A man. C. A place.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the woman want to do
A. Make friends with the man. B. View an apartment. C. Change an appointment.
7. What will the man do on Friday
A. Meet his son. B. Visit the woman. C. Have an interview.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How does the man find his college life over the weekend
A. Boring. B. Colorful. C. Busy.
9. When will the events take place
A. On Thursday and Friday. B. On Friday and Saturday. C. On Sunday and Monday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where will Raphael meet his customers
A. At the airport. B. In the office. C. In the factory.
11. What is Raphael going to do in Boston
A. Give a report. B. Pick up the speakers. C. Carry the man’s things.
12. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. A couple. B. Workmates. C. Salesman and customer.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Why does the woman call the man
A. To learn something about tours.
B. To give the man some advice on tours.
C. To invite him to go on a journey with her.
14. What can visitors mainly learn about during the morning tour
A. Culture. B. Food. C. Architecture.
15. What can visitors do on the Cultural Tour
A. Visit the Chrysler Building. B. Enjoy coffee. C. Watch animals.
16. What will the woman probably discuss with her husband
A. Which tour to choose. B. How to go on a tour. C. What to take during the tour.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the purpose of the speaker’s talk
A. To encourage young people to travel.
B. To give information about China.
C. To share his experience at work.
18. Why did the speaker go to China a few years ago
A. To work. B. To study. C. To travel.
19. Where was Li Jie working when the speaker met him for the second time
A. In a school. B. In a news agency. C. In a gym.
20. What is the speaker’s opinion about his work in Shanghai
A. It was wonderful. B. It was creative. C. It was difficult.
听力1~5 BCCBA 6~10 BAABC 11~15 ABACB 16~20 ACABC
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
Four Theme Parks in Florida
Here are four of the best theme parks in Florida so you can start planning your next trip.
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Home to over 50 attractions, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is an animal-focused theme park with an emphasis on keeping rare animals. Here, you’ll find the tallest and fastest roller coaster (过山车) in the world, Montu, as well as the area’s largest zoo, with over 200 animal species. One of its newest coasters is the heart-stopping Iron Gwazi which ascends (上升) 206 feet in the air and reaches speeds of up to 76 miles per hour.
Magic Kingdom Park
This park set the standard for the Florida theme park industry we know today when it opened in 1971. Today, Magic Kingdom Park bridges the old with the new, inviting guests to relive the tales of childhood and enjoy beloved attractions, like Pirates of the Caribbean. It’s also the home of Disney World’s newest ride, TRON Lightcycle/ Run, an exciting roller coaster.
Legoland Florida
Themed with the brightly coloured bricks, Legoland Florida is the place for the next generation of excitement seekers, home to entry-level roller coasters and kid-friendly attractions. The park’s newest attractions include Pirate River Quest, a scenic boat ride through the former Cypress Garden. While the attractions may focus on younger guests, this is really a park for everyone.
Universal Studios Florida
Inspired by the greatest moments from entertainment history, Universal Studios Florida is a movie and television-themed park that began as an actual working studio. Several lands pay homage (致敬) to iconic sets, including San Francisco and New York. This is also where kids can find The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—Diagon Alley, one of the most impressive theme parks ever built.
1. What can you find in Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
A. A variety of animals. B. More than 200 attractions.
C. Shows at 206 feet high. D. The oldest roller coaster in the world.
2. What is known about Magic Kingdom Park
A. It is for children only. B. It is the first theme park in the USA.
C. It combines classic attractions with new offerings. D. It serves as a working studio.
3. Which theme park attracts those fond of Harry Potter
A. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. B. Magic Kingdom Park.
C. Universal Studios Florida. D. Legoland Florida.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. C
B
Ekaterina Sky, a wildlife conservation artist, inspires people to reconnect with nature and animals through her work. Her love for animals led her to become a vegan(素食者), and she uses art as a creative outlet to promote kindness to all life. The fact that her work carries such an important message for the planet makes her paintings even more beautiful and moving.
“I can feel the suffering of our planet and the pain that is being caused to animals,” she said. “My mission is to speak up for those who can’t.”
Ekaterina began her art journey at The School of Fine Arts in Yaroslavl, Russia. There, she completed a fine arts program, which gave her the background she needed to become a conservation artist. She also received a scholarship to The Art School of Museum of Tel-Aviv. There, she expanded upon her knowledge and skills, learning to create her own unique style.
Recently, Ekaterina went on a tour to different countries worldwide, painting murals(壁画) of various endangered species. With each mural, she made the audience look directly into the animals’ eyes. This helps them connect more with the animals and perhaps helps them realize their interconnectedness with the animals. “Each animal was colorful to highlight their uniqueness and individuality,” Ekaterina said.
Her main goal is to connect people with animals, even in the most crowded urban places. We have greatly lost our connection to Mother Earth and all the creatures who inhabit it. Ekaterina’s work can help raise awareness about the fact that we all have to coexist here. She says our urban lifestyles make us forget about all the endangered species that we can help protect by making different choices.
“As I believe, we connect through our eyes, which are windows into our soul, and I believe that when we get to meet someone’s soul, we don’t have a heart to hurt them,” Ekaterina said.
4. What inspires Ekaterina Sky to create art
A. Her childhood. B. Her love for animals.
C. Her scholarships. D. Her travels.
5. What is the focus of paragraph 3
A. Ekaterina’s educational background in art.
B. The achievements of Ekaterina’s unique artistic style.
C. The reasons why Ekaterina wanted to be a conservation artist.
D. The impact of Ekaterina’s art on wildlife conservation efforts.
6. How does Ekaterina Sky’s artwork contribute to wildlife conservation
A. By raising funds. B. By providing scientific data.
C. By increasing public awareness. D. By influencing the local policy.
7. What can we learn from Ekaterina’s words in the last paragraph
A. Art doesn’t influence people’s feelings.
B. Urban life helps protect endangered species.
C. She seeks to expose environmental harm.
D. She trusts our eyes link us to animals through art.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D
C
Farmers are celebrating their rice harvest by singing and dancing on the farm. This is Wanbao Mozambique rice farm, China’s largest rice planting project in Africa. Here, if people can speak hello in Chinese, “ni hao”, they most certainly also know another Chinese term Wanbao, the name of a Chinese rice farm project.
Through the fertile (肥沃的) area in south Mozambique, the Limpopo River is flowing into the Indian Ocean in the Xai-Xai district. Benefiting from the vast farmland, a suitable climate, enough water and the support from China, the project is creating a bright future for the people here.
Through cooperative planting methods, Wanbao is helping the local farmers develop successful rice plantations. It not only provides seeds, farm chemicals and fertilizers, but also does land leveling and water pumping (抽水).
To have good harvests, farmers work hard and learn from the Chinese. Now the local farmers’ love for farming is growing and they are getting richer and richer.
“I’ve benefited a lot from the rice farming and learned to produce rice using Chinese technologies on one hectare (公顷) of land,” says a mother of five children. “With the money, I have improved my life a lot. I have built my house and my children are going to school.”
An old farmer is now even teaching other farmers how to grow rice. He is cultivating crops over 40 hectares. “Thanks to the project, both my children and grandchildren are living a stable life. Now I go to the fields to support the other farmers with teaching. I hope Wanbao will extend the growing areas to other corners of the county in the future to help fight poverty,” he says.
8. Why does the author mention “ni hao” in the first paragraph
A. To show the popularity of the project in Mozambique.
B. To indicate farmers’ Chinese language skills.
C. To prove the importance of Chinese in Mozambique.
D. To suggest Chinese is a requirement for working on the farm.
9. What can we know about the Wanbao project
A. It plants trees in urban areas. B. It teaches locals Chinese.
C. It improves the local climate. D. It offers farming technologies for locals.
10. What does the underlined word “cultivating” in the last paragraph mean
A. Preparing. B. Growing. C. Selling. D. Pulling.
11. In which section of a website is the text likely to be found
A. Travel. B. Education. C. Agriculture. D. Art.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. B 11. C
D
Kids everywhere love to play. And they know that a ball is a perfect thing to play with. Now scientists report bumblebees (大黄蜂) seem to know the same thing, making bumblebees the first insects known to play.
Lots of animals play: But the behavior is best known in mammals (哺乳动物) and birds. For many animals, playing is often seen as a kind of practice for things they’ll have to deal with in later life. But before this, there were no reports of insects playing.
Dr. Lars Chittka did an earlier experiment, where he trained bumblebees to roll balls into a goal for food. He noticed some bees were rolling balls even when they weren’t rewarded. He wondered whether they were playing for rewards or not.
To test the idea, he with other scientists set up a new experiment. First, they marked 45 young bumblebees, both male and female, between one and 23 days old. Then they set up a clear pathway from the bumblebees’ nest to a feeding area. On either side of the open pathway, small colored wooden balls were placed. On one side of the path, the balls couldn’t move. On the other side, the balls could roll around.
For three hours, a day over 14 days, the scientists opened the pathway. The bumblebees never had to leave the pathway to find food, but they left anyway. They weren’t so interested in the side where the balls couldn’t move, but they made lots of visits to the side with the rolling balls.
Grabbing the balls with their legs, the bumblebees would beat their wings to pull on the balls, causing them to roll. The 45 marked bumblebees did this 910 times during the experiment. Though some only did it once, others did it a lot. The scientists found the younger bumblebees spent more time rolling balls, and that males seemed more likely to play than females.
The scientists say it’s not clear why the bumblebees roll the balls or whether they enjoy it. But the experiment raises important questions about how the insects’ minds work and whether they have feelings.
12. What is the common view about animals’ playing behavior
A. A form of fight. B. A form of training.
C. A form of labor. D. A form of performance.
13. Why did Dr. Lars Chittka conduct the new experiment
A. To train bumblebees to play with balls.
B. To figure out bumblebees’ feeding style.
C. To explore if bumblebees play without a reward.
D. To observe how bees interact with different objects:
14. What did the scientists find during the experiment
A. Bumblebees only played with balls when food was involved.
B. Female bumblebees were more interested in playing than males.
C. Older bumblebees spent more time rolling balls than younger ones.
D. Bumblebees preferred balls that could roll to those that couldn’t.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. The purpose of insects playing is to prepare for life.
B. Dr. Lars Chittka discovered a new way to train bees.
C. Bumblebees are the first insects known to play.
D. Playing is common among mammals and birds.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 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。
How to Beat Boredom over the Summer
The first week of summer is wonderful. By the second week, you almost want to go back to school early. Shake that thought out of your head. There’s a world of activity out there, so seize the day and see what catches your attention.
Learn a new hobby. Is there something you’ve always wanted to learn, but didn’t think you could ____16____ You can learn to play a musical instrument. Taking up singing or dancing is also a good choice.
Volunteer. ____17____ Of course, you’re working towards a good cause as well. Volunteering is always a great way to give back to the community, connect and meet new people as well as a relaxing form of exercising. Look for an organization in your area that picks up trash, works with injured or abandoned animals, or works for political causes.
____18____ Look at your town’s tourism website or brochures advertising events and find out what attracts people traveling from other locations. There might be anything from museums to playgrounds lurking (潜藏) in your town, or areas a short drive away.
Check out a set of books from the library. Books can transport you into a different world, or let you see through the eyes of others. Try learning all you can on a particular topic. ____19____ Some of the world’s top universities even post lectures online, and these are often more interesting than high school classes.
Learn a language. Knowing a foreign language can lead to many opportunities, not to mention it looks good on college applications. Get started by finding a beginner’s class nearby, or ask a friend or family member to teach you a language they know. ____20____
A. Act like a tourist in your town.
B. Work as a guide to promote your city.
C. Helping your community can be satisfying, uplifting work.
D. If you want to learn even more, try an online college course.
E. Summer might provide the free time you need to pick up something new.
F. It’ll keep you busy, introduce you to new people, and enable you to earn money.
G. It’s also a good idea to search online for language courses or conversation partners.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. A 19. D 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，满分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。
When I was in middle school, it was decided for students to make a cultural exchange in Munich, Germany. We went to Germany to observe the ____21____ and difference of that culture compared with the Italian culture.
As soon as we ____22____, we were greeted by the boys and girls assigned (分派) to meet us. After we left the airport, we ____23____ a bus and it was there that we faced a(n) ____24____ difference. As everyone says, “Italians are noisy, more open and outgoing”, and this is what differentiates us from the Germans, who are much more reserved and ____25____. On the bus, as we had a long way to go, we decided to listen to some ____26____ and sang out loud, and these kinds of things are often done during school trips by Italian ____27____. When we were glancing at all the German kids, we decided to ____28____ because we realized our behavior led to a(n) ____29____ climate for them.
After we settled down, we decided to have lunch in a restaurant. Shortly before entering that _______30_______, I recognized another difference between the two cultures. A man who greeted us opened the door first for himself and then let us in. The first thing I thought was how _______31_______ he was. I asked if it was a normal thing for them. Then I received an unexpected _______32_______: German males go in first to _______33_______ the place is safe, and then let the woman in.
This exchange made me _______34_______ the differences within cultures and how cultural shock works. _______35_______ I learned what seems normal to me can be something improper in another country, even if that country is just a few miles away.
21. A. source B. similarity C. balance D. development
22. A. flew B. ran C. moved D. landed
23. A. climbed up B. got on C. broke into D. knocked at
24. A. cultural B. habitual C. dietary D. educational
25. A. open-minded B. strict C. closed D. noisy
26. A. stories B. songs C. reports D. speeches
27. A. passengers B. friends C. teachers D. kids
28. A. stop B. continue C. start D. change
29. A. easy B. nervous C. abnormal D. horrific
30. A. restaurant B. school C. station D. hotel
31. A. cool B. rude C. quick D. clever
32. A. requirement B. order C. gift D. explanation
33. A. figure out B. keep in mind C. find out D. make sure
34. A. complain B. remove C. realize D. remember
35. A. Finally B. Especially C. Fortunately D. Absolutely
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. D 34. C 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。
The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Heat (Dashu), the 12th solar term of the year, begins this year on July 22 and ends on August 6.
During Major Heat, most parts of China enter the ___36___ (hot) season of the year.
In China, the 24 solar terms ___37___ (create) thousands of years ago to guide agricultural production. But solar term culture ___38___ (be) still useful today to guide people’s lives through special foods, cultural ceremonies and even healthy living tips.
During Major Heat, the sunshine, high temperatures ___39___ heavy rainfalls are good for agricultural crops. But like Minor Heat (Xiaoshu), many natural disasters such as floods, ___40___ (drought) and typhoons also happen during Major Heat. Therefore, it’s important to harvest and plant in time ___41___ (avoid) damage caused by natural disasters.
Grass jelly, Xiancaodong in Chinese, is made with a special grass ___42___ stems (茎) and leaves can be made into herb jelly after being dried in ___43___ sun.
With the ___44___ (amaze) ability to reduce the summer heat, grass jelly is described in a ____45____ (popularly) saying in Guangdong province that goes, “Eating herb jelly in Major Heat will make you stay young like the immortals (神仙).”
【答案】36. hottest
37. were created
38. is 39. and
40. droughts
41. to avoid
42. whose 43. the
44. amazing
45. popular
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是国际学校的学生会主席李华。你校将邀请当地一位知名的体育行业专家进行以“运动促进健康”为主题的讲座，请你就此写一则通知。
内容包括：1.讲座的时间、地点；2.讲座的主要内容。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Notice
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The Student Union
【答案】One possible version:
Notice
We are delighted to announce a wonderful lecture on “Exercise for Health” by a renowned local sports expert. The event is scheduled to be held at 2:00 pm on June 15th in our school’s main lecture hall.
The lecture will cover key topics such as the impact of regular exercise on physical and mental well-being, the benefits of various sports activities, and tips for integrating fitness into our daily routines.
This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about how to enhance your health through sports. All students are encouraged to attend.
The Student Union
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。
During my high school years, I was part of the school band, a group that was not just about music but also about good-fellowship (友情) and shared experiences. We had a special event each year: the music festival at a well-known theme park. It was an opportunity for us to showcase our talents and enjoy the pleasure of the park. To make this event meaningful, we organized a fundraising campaign, selling chocolate bars throughout our community. It was a simple plan but one that required us to connect with our neighbors and ask for their support. There were always heart- warming encounters.
One sunny afternoon, I approached a neighbor’s home. The lady who answered the door greeted me with a smile and, after hearing about our cause, she decided to support us by purchasing several bars.
As we were nearing the end, the lady’s little girl, who was about three or four years old and had been watching our actions, ran out. The little girl came back with a bill in her hand, a little dirt on it. She was eager to give it to me and said, “I want to be like Mom and support you.” The lady was surprised and said it was saved by the girl herself. Her lovely face and eager eyes made it hard for me to say no. I tried to explain to her that her mother was already buying some chocolate, but she was determined. Neither her mother nor I could dissuade (劝阻) her from her newfound task of handing me the dollar bill. I knew that I couldn’t put her mother in a position to buy more chocolate than she had originally intended. I couldn’t accept the little girl’s money.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Suddenly, inspiration struck!
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The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar
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【答案】One possible version:
Suddenly, inspiration struck! With a quick look at the mother, I decided to take a more playful approach. I changed my attitude and accepted the dollar bill from the little girl, expressing my heartfelt thanks for her generosity. I gave her a chocolate bar, then quickly reached into my pocket, pulled out another bill, and handed it to her. I smiled and said, “Here’s your change!”
The little girl’s eyes widened with joy as she grasped the bill and the chocolate bar. She was completely satisfied with the deal and believed that she had truly contributed to our fundraising efforts. With a cheerful wave, she ran back into the house, likely to return the dollar to its hiding place or to find a new one to continue her charitable work. The brief meeting left all of us with smiles on our faces.