广西南宁市第三中学2024-2025学年高二上学期月考（二）英语试题（含答案）

南宁三中2024-2025学年度上学期高二月考（二）英语试题
笔试部分
第二节 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选项中选出最佳选项。
A
What Is Your Pet Trying to Tell You
Animals want our attention, and sometimes they’re quite obviously about asking for it. Unusual behaviors are often our pets’ way of telling us to stop what we’re doing and play with them. It’s why Fido constantly chases his tail and why Kitty keeps rolling around. A desperately bored pet may have “bad” behaviors to get a reaction-even a negative one!
Feed me.
Sure, your dog loves you, but that’s not why he’s licking(舔)your face. A puppy learns to lick his mother’s mouth to get a little leftover food, so Spot isn’t kissing you in our sense of the word; he just wants a snack.
I’m stressed.
Cat owners also misinterpret their furry friends’ kisses. While a cat might lick you to show love, sometimes she’ll do it to ease herself. One way to tell if her licking is stress-related is to see if it goes on for an extended period of time. Birds also overclean when they feel anxious. Some will even drag out their own feathers.
My tail tells all.
Dogs wag(摇)their tails to the right when they see something or someone they want to approach, and to the left when they see something they want to avoid. When frightened, dogs curl their tails in, while cats wrap theirs around themselves. And if a cat’s tail looks like a question mark, she’s eager to play.
1. What does a dog show if it kisses its owner
A. Hunger. B. Love. C. Fear. D. Sadness.
2. How many kinds of pets are mentioned in the text
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
3. What will happen if birds get anxious
A. They will drag others’ feathers.
B. They will approach someone they like.
C They will clean their feathers more than necessary.
D. They will stare at their owners for a longer time.
B
Did you know that the average American child aged between 8 and 12 spends four hours a day on screens That works out to cover 1, 200 hours a year. While some of this screen time may serve a social or educational purpose, there’s no way that most kids need that much of it. We also know that too much screen time damages our mental and physical health. Kids are suffering from being sedentary (久坐的) and online for too long.
Starting in 2011, Ginny Yurich, a mother of five kids, urges her family to spend at least 1,000 hours outside every year.A year later, Yurich calculated that her kids had spent as much time outdoors as most American kids spend online. This, combined with the real benefits her family was experiencing is the driving force in the creation of 1,000 Hours Outside, Yurich’s website that challenges other families to do the same. She adivises using a physical tracking sheet to see the progress.
“Often, nature play is an activity that gets our leftover time. Usually, if there’s nothing else to do, we play outside. That single tracking sheet, with all those spaces to fill in, keeps the outdoors at the forefront of our minds and reminds us that it is a worthy activity choice.” When asked whether it was another burden on their schedule, Yurich disagreed. “Some people may worry that a lot of time outdoors could have a negative influence on children’s grades. Actually, any time I spend outside has helped me be a better person. For my children, nature play has helped them socially, emotionally, and physically. There is not one other activity out there that gives you more bang for your buck (美元) and often it doesn’t even cost a buck.”
Yurich, who estimates that over 100,000 families worldwide have participated in her challenge so far, hears from numerous people whose lives have improve as a direct result of it. They share joyful photos and describe special moments they would have otherwise missed. This reflects exactly what Yurich has learned herself — everyone is growing when we consistently include nature time in our lives.
4. What’s the function of the first paragraph
A. To arouse kids’ interest. B. To reveal a phenomenon.
C. To put forward a question. D. To stress American parents’ concern.
5. Why did Ginny Yurich create 1,000 Hours Outside
A. To remind herself of her attention. B. To post her family’s life experiences.
C. To track her children’s outdoor activities. D. To urge more families to get close to nature/.
6. Which of the following will Yurich agree with
A. Nature play costs nothing and benefits us greatly.
B. Nature play is better to be done in our spare time.
C. Nature play should give way to children’s studies.
D. Nature play is sometimes a burden on our schedule.
7. What can you infer from the last paragraph
A. 1,000 Hours Outside turned out to be a hit.
B. Yurich is fond of doing something challenging.
C. Yurich enjoys sharing photos with her followers.
D. 1,000 Hours Outside helps people have a stricter sense of time.
C
With everything else that technology can do for us today. It’s probably not that shocking that AI (artificial intelligence) can search the Internet and various databases for facts and report back on its findings. But what about writing a coherent (连贯的) — perhaps even entertaining fictional story
To confirm it, I tried to use an AI writing machine a story as you can see from the sample below, which it created after I entered the first two sentences in italics (斜体).
Sarah began driving even though she had no idea where she was going. The night was cold,and within minutes the first raindrops began to appear on her windscreen. She drove for two hours until she was back in downtown Ottawa. She walked out into the street, crying. I was shaking in my boots. I asked for a lift to the airport. As soon as I sat in the car, the rain started. Pam’s insurance representative picked us up in the late afternoon and we were back in Edmonton in time for lunch.
The two sentences following my input are actually quite satisfying, but then the point of view suddenly jumps to the first person, and the events in every new sentence seem to be jumping around in time illogically. And who’s Pam. Anyway
However, as the article by Techopedia explains, true writing is drive by a purpose to inform,entertain and persuade the readers, or perhaps a combination of these. And while the newest technology might be able to write clear, coherent sentences without a grammatical error in sight, its purpose is to match its surroundings, not to create truly original ideas.
Given these surroundings,we can conclude that AI isn’t ready to write like Hemingway, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be useful to writers. For example, if you’re suffering from bottlenecks, feeling AI a few lines of whatever you’ve got so far could give you a fresh point of view, and even enlighten you on some new ideas about where to take your story. Rather than leading us to some future with no writers or creativity, thus could actually do a lot to help writers create more.
8. How did the author answer his question about AI in paragraph 1
A. By doing a test on AI. B. By referring to related papers.
C. By conducting a survey of writers. D. By adopting the method of writing an essay.
9. What do we know about AI’s writing from the text
A. It has unreasonable content. B. It has an appropriate point of view.
C. It features a serious and formal form. D. It often contains grammatical mistakes.
10. What’s the author’s suggestion on AI’s writing
A Use it to polish the original article. B. Rely on it to create good stories.
C. Apply it in non-literary writing. D. Regard it as an inspiration.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A. How Can Writers Make Use Of AI B. Can AI Be Used to Create Stories
C. Will AI Replace Human Writers D. What is AI Writing
D
While hydroponic farms (growing plants in water), also known as “vertical (垂直的) farms”, exchange land use for electricity use, one project is trying to take the best of both worlds.
Using only natural heat for photosynthesis (光合作用) and heat, Shokcingly Fresh’s greenhouse in Offenham,England, can produce four-times the output compared with regular farming, while using much less energy than other vertical farms. This is because other vertical farms are closed systems, relying on man-made LED light and indoor heating to keep crops comfortable. “It is better for the environment. I can’t say it’s carbon-neutral but it isn’t as carbon-hungry as an LED vertical farm would be,” Nick Green, development director of Shocking Fresh, said.
While other producers might say that Shockingly Fresh’s use of natural light means they can’t keep up the 24-7 production typical of farms that can leave the lights on all night, the company stresses that they match the consumption patterns of humans and use far less energy in the process. “Production isn’t completely linear even though it would be in a fully-lit vertical farm, but people don’t eat less as much lettuce in winter as they do in summer,” he explained.
Offenham was completed in 2021, and is already producing lettuce and bok choy for sale at supermarkets, with strawberries planned for winter when the days become shorter. Even though Green thinks they can produce 2 million heads of lettuce per year, the location is just one-tenth of the size of future projects.
Offtenham covers 3 acres. The Longford Vertical Farm currently in the planning phase, will cover 32. Situated in between Glasgow and Edinburgh with good access to major roads, Longford will include rainwater catching systems to aid with cutting energy costs, and native landscaping around the former raining area.
Hydroponics is allowing cities to have access to fresh produce much nearer to their high-rises. For example, a 51-story “farmscraper” is covered in hydroponic farms that grow food for those who live within, in Shenzhen, China. They’re also appearing on rooftops, like in Montreal, which will provide 2% of all food consumed in the Canadian metropolis.
12. Why do plants of Shockingly Fresh have a higher output than other vertical farms
A. They are exposed to a natural environment for growth.
B. They are saved from the harm of man-made light.
C. They are offered a better photosynthesis system.
D. They are provided with more heat and light.
13. What does the underlined word “linear” mean in paragraph 3
A. Seasonal. B. Harmonious. C. Reasonable. D. Continuous.
14. What can we know about the longford Vertical Farm
A. It is linked to highly advanced transportation systems.
B. Its production counts largely on its surroundings.
C. It has a grand plan for further development.
D. Its energy saving system is world-famous.
15. What’s the benefit of hydroponics to cities
A. Helping to strengthen the rooftops.
B. Giving a greener city environment.
C. Creating beautiful natural scenery for cities.
D. Making fresh produce available more conveniently.
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
While traveling in a group makes a journey fun, it can come with challenges. Unlike solo travel, you will probably have less control over the itinerary (旅程) when you travel in a group.____16____ No matter who’s in your group, you can have a life-changing journey together. Here are some tips for making group travel as smooth as possible:
____17____ If you’re in charge of planning the itinerary, avoid arranging too many activities in on day and set aside time for relaxation. For example, one day, you might book an adventurous trip, like hiking to ancient ruins, and plan to relax on the beach the next day. This way, you can avoid stress and keep the group energized.
Be open to new experiences. If someone in your group suggests trying something you never considered before, whether it is sampling frog porridge in Singapore or riding an all-terrain vehicle(全地形车) in Mexico, be open to the new idea.____18____
Stay in touch. Ensure everyone in your group has a way to communicate with each other.____19____You might exchange phone numbers, set up a group text or print a list of contact information.
Be patient.____20____For example, you may have to wait for someone in the morning before setting out or stick around a souvenir shop until a friend finishes browsing. Before you begin your trip, set realistic expectations and get into a flexible mindset. If you can go with the flow during your group trip, you will be more likely to have a relaxing experience.
A. Vote on activities.
B Create a balanced itinerary.
C. Thus, you might discover something new about yourself.
D. It’s ok to skip a group activity if you need some time alone.
E. Besides, you may be around people with different preferences.
F. If someone gets lost or the group break up, it’s easy to reconnect.
G. Traveling in a group means some activities will take longer than if you did them alone.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一部分 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
In 2011, Adam Riess was my freshman roommate at MIT. Now he won the Noel Prize in Physics for using the Hubble Space Telescope.
While looking at light given off from a distant star, Riess ____21____ that contrary (相反的) to the existing theory that the universe’s expansion was slowing down, it was actually ____22____. Riess said that when he first saw the data, he thought it was a(n) ____23____since it didn’t match the existing model. But with ____24____ analyses and observations, he eventually realized that the data was right and that the model has to be ____25____. It’s now a generally ____26____ fact that the universe’s expansion is speeding up, mainly due to a force called “dark energy.”
When I met with Riess, we got to talking about his ____27____. I asked how he insisted that he should be right. He said my question ____28____ him of something that Richard Feynman said about science. “It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is. If it doesn’t ____29____ the experiment, it’s wrong.” Adam Riess continued, “I have always had a strong ______30______in the scientific method—you do an experiment to ______31______a hypothesis (假设) and if the data doesn’t fit and you can ______32______ the data, you must change the hypothesis. This is what makes science different and ______33______ of explaining the natural world.”
I think we need to ______34______ the way of doing scientific experiments and believe that repeated scientific experiments are an incredibly powerful and logical way to find the ______35______
21. A. observed B. told C. expected D. imagined
22. A. cracking B. missing C. weakening D. quickening
23. A. excuse B. mistake C. challenge D. difficulty
24. A. reported B. limited C. repeated D. selected
25. A. copied B. destroyed C. protected D. corrected
26. A. shocking B. accepted C. ignored D. promising
27. A. contribution B. concern C. discovery D. curiosity
28. A. reminded B. warned C. informed D. convinced
29. A. end up with B. combine with C. give way to D. agree with
30. A. emotion B. dream C. belief D. suggestion
31. A. create B. test C. change D. finish
32. A. prove B. share C. collect D. improve
33. A. worthy B. sensible C. independent D. capable
34. A. cover B. replace C. value D. discuss
35. A. law B. truth C. standard D. balance
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
In our interactions with other people, we tend to express specific internal _____36_____ (emotion) by employing appropriate body language. But body language differs greatly in different cultures. Sometimes we may have ____37____ (difficult) distinguishing a certain gesture even in an identical culture background.
Failure to interpret a gesture ____38____ (accurate) may lead to communication barriers and even conflicts. Therefore, we should learn to perceive and assess the joys and sorrows ____39____ (demonstrate) by someone’s body language and the adjust the way we talk accordingly. For instance, when a person feels embarrassed or ashamed, he will ____40____ (low) his head or bend over, staring at the ground. If someone boils with anger or experiences anxiety, he will have a tendency ____41____ (cross) his arms in front of his chest. When he feels proud, we may witness him ____42____ (straighten) up. Nodding one’s head means agreement or approval. From one’s eyes barely moving or a distant expression on the face, ____43____ we may infer is that the person is distracted.
Of course, we can’t always make reliable inferences because body language ____44____ (vary) from culture to culture. Nevertheless, we still call on people to learn to read body language. After all, properly reacting _____45_____ body language is an important component of our daily routine.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假设你是校英文报Youth的负责人李华，你校正在开展主题为“Working the Land Benefits Our School Life”的活动，请你以校英文报的名义，写一封倡议书，呼吁大家积极参加活动，内容：
1. 倡议内容；
2. 倡议原因；
3. 发出倡议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第三节 读后续写（满分25分）
47. Mya was a middle school student. Her English teacher, a friendly lady, was strict with her students and attached great importance to their practical skills. Every semester, every student was assigned a task — do an act of “kindness” with their own effort and take photos to record the memorable moment. The exciting part was that the most moving photo would be selected and published in the school magazine.
When Mya was wondering what she could do she suddenly came up with an idea, she could buy some gifts for the orphans (孤儿) on Children’s Day. But where should she get the money Lost in thought, she had no idea. But while she caught sight of other kids buying something in the store with pocket money, and idea flashed her mind — earn some pocket money by making handicrafts (工艺品).
Mya shared her idea with her family during dinner that evening, which won their approval and support. During their conversation, her elder sister, Lily, suggested handicrafts should come in various styles and shapes and be easy to carry, which may appeal to more people. Most importantly, they should be sold at a reasonable price.
Over the next few weeks, Mya and her family were occupied in making full preparations for it. Everyone was busy making colorful friendship bracelets(手链), hand-painted greeting cards,and adorable keychains. Every beautiful shell strung on the chain was collected from the beach by Mya and her sister. Mya’s mother painted delicate designs on the greeting cards with each stroke carrying a message of love. Mya’s dad skillfully carved the small wooden stand by hand, where all kinds of handicrafts would be on display. Laughter filled the room now and then.
The process of making handicrafts together brought them closer as a family and made Mya become confident about the “kindness”act, which she thought would be a success without any doubt.
Paragraph 1: However, their journey was not as easy as they had imagined.
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Paragraph 2: On Children’s Day, Mya and her family set off for the orphanage (孤儿院).
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答案版
笔试部分
第二节 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选项中选出最佳选项。
A
What Is Your Pet Trying to Tell You
Animals want our attention, and sometimes they’re quite obviously about asking for it. Unusual behaviors are often our pets’ way of telling us to stop what we’re doing and play with them. It’s why Fido constantly chases his tail and why Kitty keeps rolling around. A desperately bored pet may have “bad” behaviors to get a reaction-even a negative one!
Feed me.
Sure, your dog loves you, but that’s not why he’s licking(舔)your face. A puppy learns to lick his mother’s mouth to get a little leftover food, so Spot isn’t kissing you in our sense of the word; he just wants a snack.
I’m stressed.
Cat owners also misinterpret their furry friends’ kisses. While a cat might lick you to show love, sometimes she’ll do it to ease herself. One way to tell if her licking is stress-related is to see if it goes on for an extended period of time. Birds also overclean when they feel anxious. Some will even drag out their own feathers.
My tail tells all.
Dogs wag(摇)their tails to the right when they see something or someone they want to approach, and to the left when they see something they want to avoid. When frightened, dogs curl their tails in, while cats wrap theirs around themselves. And if a cat’s tail looks like a question mark, she’s eager to play.
1. What does a dog show if it kisses its owner
A. Hunger. B. Love. C. Fear. D. Sadness.
2. How many kinds of pets are mentioned in the text
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
3. What will happen if birds get anxious
A. They will drag others’ feathers.
B. They will approach someone they like.
C. They will clean their feathers more than necessary.
D. They will stare at their owners for a longer time.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
Did you know that the average American child aged between 8 and 12 spends four hours a day on screens That works out to cover 1, 200 hours a year. While some of this screen time may serve a social or educational purpose, there’s no way that most kids need that much of it. We also know that too much screen time damages our mental and physical health. Kids are suffering from being sedentary (久坐的) and online for too long.
Starting in 2011, Ginny Yurich, a mother of five kids, urges her family to spend at least 1,000 hours outside every year.A year later, Yurich calculated that her kids had spent as much time outdoors as most American kids spend online. This, combined with the real benefits her family was experiencing is the driving force in the creation of 1,000 Hours Outside, Yurich’s website that challenges other families to do the same. She adivises using a physical tracking sheet to see the progress.
“Often, nature play is an activity that gets our leftover time. Usually, if there’s nothing else to do, we play outside. That single tracking sheet, with all those spaces to fill in, keeps the outdoors at the forefront of our minds and reminds us that it is a worthy activity choice.” When asked whether it was another burden on their schedule, Yurich disagreed. “Some people may worry that a lot of time outdoors could have a negative influence on children’s grades. Actually, any time I spend outside has helped me be a better person. For my children, nature play has helped them socially, emotionally, and physically. There is not one other activity out there that gives you more bang for your buck (美元) and often it doesn’t even cost a buck.”
Yurich, who estimates that over 100,000 families worldwide have participated in her challenge so far, hears from numerous people whose lives have improve as a direct result of it. They share joyful photos and describe special moments they would have otherwise missed. This reflects exactly what Yurich has learned herself — everyone is growing when we consistently include nature time in our lives.
4. What’s the function of the first paragraph
A. To arouse kids’ interest. B. To reveal a phenomenon.
C. To put forward a question. D. To stress American parents’ concern.
5. Why did Ginny Yurich create 1,000 Hours Outside
A. To remind herself of her attention. B. To post her family’s life experiences.
C. To track her children’s outdoor activities. D. To urge more families to get close to nature/.
6 Which of the following will Yurich agree with
A. Nature play costs nothing and benefits us greatly.
B. Nature play is better to be done in our spare time.
C. Nature play should give way to children’s studies.
D. Nature play is sometimes a burden on our schedule.
7. What can you infer from the last paragraph
A. 1,000 Hours Outside turned out to be a hit.
B. Yurich is fond of doing something challenging.
C. Yurich enjoys sharing photos with her followers.
D. 1,000 Hours Outside helps people have a stricter sense of time.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. A 7. A
C
With everything else that technology can do for us today. It’s probably not that shocking that AI (artificial intelligence) can search the Internet and various databases for facts and report back on its findings. But what about writing a coherent (连贯的) — perhaps even entertaining fictional story
To confirm it, I tried to use an AI writing machine a story as you can see from the sample below, which it created after I entered the first two sentences in italics (斜体).
Sarah began driving even though she had no idea where she was going. The night was cold,and within minutes the first raindrops began to appear on her windscreen. She drove for two hours until she was back in downtown Ottawa. She walked out into the street, crying. I was shaking in my boots. I asked for a lift to the airport. As soon as I sat in the car, the rain started. Pam’s insurance representative picked us up in the late afternoon and we were back in Edmonton in time for lunch.
The two sentences following my input are actually quite satisfying, but then the point of view suddenly jumps to the first person, and the events in every new sentence seem to be jumping around in time illogically. And who’s Pam. Anyway
However, as the article by Techopedia explains, true writing is drive by a purpose to inform,entertain and persuade the readers, or perhaps a combination of these. And while the newest technology might be able to write clear, coherent sentences without a grammatical error in sight, its purpose is to match its surroundings, not to create truly original ideas.
Given these surroundings,we can conclude that AI isn’t ready to write like Hemingway, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be useful to writers. For example, if you’re suffering from bottlenecks, feeling AI a few lines of whatever you’ve got so far could give you a fresh point of view, and even enlighten you on some new ideas about where to take your story. Rather than leading us to some future with no writers or creativity, thus could actually do a lot to help writers create more.
8. How did the author answer his question about AI in paragraph 1
A. By doing a test on AI. B. By referring to related papers.
C. By conducting a survey of writers. D. By adopting the method of writing an essay.
9. What do we know about AI’s writing from the text
A. It has unreasonable content. B. It has an appropriate point of view.
C. It features a serious and formal form. D. It often contains grammatical mistakes.
10. What’s the author’s suggestion on AI’s writing
A. Use it to polish the original article. B. Rely on it to create good stories.
C. Apply it in non-literary writing. D. Regard it as an inspiration.
11. What would be the best title for the text
A. How Can Writers Make Use Of AI B. Can AI Be Used to Create Stories
C. Will AI Replace Human Writers D. What is AI Writing
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. D 11. B
D
While hydroponic farms (growing plants in water), also known as “vertical (垂直的) farms”, exchange land use for electricity use, one project is trying to take the best of both worlds.
Using only natural heat for photosynthesis (光合作用) and heat, Shokcingly Fresh’s greenhouse in Offenham,England, can produce four-times the output compared with regular farming, while using much less energy than other vertical farms. This is because other vertical farms are closed systems, relying on man-made LED light and indoor heating to keep crops comfortable. “It is better for the environment. I can’t say it’s carbon-neutral but it isn’t as carbon-hungry as an LED vertical farm would be,” Nick Green, development director of Shocking Fresh, said.
While other producers might say that Shockingly Fresh’s use of natural light means they can’t keep up the 24-7 production typical of farms that can leave the lights on all night, the company stresses that they match the consumption patterns of humans and use far less energy in the process. “Production isn’t completely linear even though it would be in a fully-lit vertical farm, but people don’t eat less as much lettuce in winter as they do in summer,” he explained.
Offenham was completed in 2021, and is already producing lettuce and bok choy for sale at supermarkets, with strawberries planned for winter when the days become shorter. Even though Green thinks they can produce 2 million heads of lettuce per year, the location is just one-tenth of the size of future projects.
Offtenham covers 3 acres. The Longford Vertical Farm currently in the planning phase, will cover 32. Situated in between Glasgow and Edinburgh with good access to major roads, Longford will include rainwater catching systems to aid with cutting energy costs, and native landscaping around the former raining area.
Hydroponics is allowing cities to have access to fresh produce much nearer to their high-rises. For example, a 51-story “farmscraper” is covered in hydroponic farms that grow food for those who live within, in Shenzhen, China. They’re also appearing on rooftops, like in Montreal, which will provide 2% of all food consumed in the Canadian metropolis.
12. Why do plants of Shockingly Fresh have a higher output than other vertical farms
A. They are exposed to a natural environment for growth.
B. They are saved from the harm of man-made light.
C. They are offered a better photosynthesis system.
D. They are provided with more heat and light.
13. What does the underlined word “linear” mean in paragraph 3
A. Seasonal. B. Harmonious. C. Reasonable. D. Continuous.
14. What can we know about the longford Vertical Farm
A. It is linked to highly advanced transportation systems.
B. Its production counts largely on its surroundings.
C. It has a grand plan for further development.
D. Its energy saving system is world-famous.
15. What’s the benefit of hydroponics to cities
A. Helping to strengthen the rooftops.
B. Giving a greener city environment.
C. Creating beautiful natural scenery for cities.
D. Making fresh produce available more conveniently.
【答案】12. A 13. D 14. C 15. D
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
While traveling in a group makes a journey fun, it can come with challenges. Unlike solo travel, you will probably have less control over the itinerary (旅程) when you travel in a group.____16____ No matter who’s in your group, you can have a life-changing journey together. Here are some tips for making group travel as smooth as possible:
____17____ If you’re in charge of planning the itinerary, avoid arranging too many activities in on day and set aside time for relaxation. For example, one day, you might book an adventurous trip, like hiking to ancient ruins, and plan to relax on the beach the next day. This way, you can avoid stress and keep the group energized.
Be open to new experiences. If someone in your group suggests trying something you never considered before, whether it is sampling frog porridge in Singapore or riding an all-terrain vehicle(全地形车) in Mexico, be open to the new idea.____18____
Stay in touch. Ensure everyone in your group has a way to communicate with each other.____19____You might exchange phone numbers, set up a group text or print a list of contact information.
Be patient.____20____For example, you may have to wait for someone in the morning before setting out or stick around a souvenir shop until a friend finishes browsing. Before you begin your trip, set realistic expectations and get into a flexible mindset. If you can go with the flow during your group trip, you will be more likely to have a relaxing experience.
A. Vote on activities.
B. Create a balanced itinerary.
C. Thus, you might discover something new about yourself.
D. It’s ok to skip a group activity if you need some time alone.
E. Besides, you may be around people with different preferences.
F. If someone gets lost or the group break up, it’s easy to reconnect.
G. Traveling in a group means some activities will take longer than if you did them alone.
【答案】16. E 17. B 18. C 19. F 20. G
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一部分 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
In 2011, Adam Riess was my freshman roommate at MIT. Now he won the Noel Prize in Physics for using the Hubble Space Telescope.
While looking at light given off from a distant star, Riess ____21____ that contrary (相反的) to the existing theory that the universe’s expansion was slowing down, it was actually ____22____. Riess said that when he first saw the data, he thought it was a(n) ____23____since it didn’t match the existing model. But with ____24____ analyses and observations, he eventually realized that the data was right and that the model has to be ____25____. It’s now a generally ____26____ fact that the universe’s expansion is speeding up, mainly due to a force called “dark energy.”
When I met with Riess, we got to talking about his ____27____. I asked how he insisted that he should be right. He said my question ____28____ him of something that Richard Feynman said about science. “It doesn’t matter how beautiful your theory is. If it doesn’t ____29____ the experiment, it’s wrong.” Adam Riess continued, “I have always had a strong ______30______in the scientific method—you do an experiment to ______31______a hypothesis (假设) and if the data doesn’t fit and you can ______32______ the data, you must change the hypothesis. This is what makes science different and ______33______ of explaining the natural world.”
I think we need to ______34______ the way of doing scientific experiments and believe that repeated scientific experiments are an incredibly powerful and logical way to find the ______35______.
21 A. observed B. told C. expected D. imagined
22. A. cracking B. missing C. weakening D. quickening
23. A. excuse B. mistake C. challenge D. difficulty
24. A. reported B. limited C. repeated D. selected
25. A. copied B. destroyed C. protected D. corrected
26. A. shocking B. accepted C. ignored D. promising
27. A. contribution B. concern C. discovery D. curiosity
28. A. reminded B. warned C. informed D. convinced
29. A. end up with B. combine with C. give way to D. agree with
30. A. emotion B. dream C. belief D. suggestion
31. A. create B. test C. change D. finish
32. A. prove B. share C. collect D. improve
33. A. worthy B. sensible C. independent D. capable
34. A. cover B. replace C. value D. discuss
35. A. law B. truth C. standard D. balance
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
语法填空
In our interactions with other people, we tend to express specific internal _____36_____ (emotion) by employing appropriate body language. But body language differs greatly in different cultures. Sometimes we may have ____37____ (difficult) distinguishing a certain gesture even in an identical culture background.
Failure to interpret a gesture ____38____ (accurate) may lead to communication barriers and even conflicts. Therefore, we should learn to perceive and assess the joys and sorrows ____39____ (demonstrate) by someone’s body language and the adjust the way we talk accordingly. For instance, when a person feels embarrassed or ashamed, he will ____40____ (low) his head or bend over, staring at the ground. If someone boils with anger or experiences anxiety, he will have a tendency ____41____ (cross) his arms in front of his chest. When he feels proud, we may witness him ____42____ (straighten) up. Nodding one’s head means agreement or approval. From one’s eyes barely moving or a distant expression on the face, ____43____ we may infer is that the person is distracted.
Of course, we can’t always make reliable inferences because body language ____44____ (vary) from culture to culture. Nevertheless, we still call on people to learn to read body language. After all, properly reacting _____45_____ body language is an important component of our daily routine.
【答案】36. emotions
37. difficulty
38. accurately
39. demonstrated
40. lower 41. to cross
42. straightening
43. what 44. varies
45. to
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 假设你是校英文报Youth的负责人李华，你校正在开展主题为“Working the Land Benefits Our School Life”的活动，请你以校英文报的名义，写一封倡议书，呼吁大家积极参加活动，内容：
1. 倡议内容；
2. 倡议原因；
3. 发出倡议。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear fellow students,
On behalf of the English newspaper Youth, I am writing to urge you to actively participate in the “Working the Land Benefits Our School Life” activity. Working the land not only allows us to gain practical skills and a deeper understanding of agriculture but also fosters teamwork and responsibility. These experiences enrich our school life significantly. I propose that every student dedicate a portion of their time to this meaningful activity.
Join us now to make our school life more vibrant and rewarding!
Yours,
Li Hua
第三节 读后续写（满分25分）
47. Mya was a middle school student. Her English teacher, a friendly lady, was strict with her students and attached great importance to their practical skills. Every semester, every student was assigned a task — do an act of “kindness” with their own effort and take photos to record the memorable moment. The exciting part was that the most moving photo would be selected and published in the school magazine.
When Mya was wondering what she could do, she suddenly came up with an idea, she could buy some gifts for the orphans (孤儿) on Children’s Day. But where should she get the money Lost in thought, she had no idea. But while she caught sight of other kids buying something in the store with pocket money, and idea flashed her mind — earn some pocket money by making handicrafts (工艺品).
Mya shared her idea with her family during dinner that evening, which won their approval and support. During their conversation, her elder sister, Lily, suggested handicrafts should come in various styles and shapes and be easy to carry, which may appeal to more people. Most importantly, they should be sold at a reasonable price.
Over the next few weeks, Mya and her family were occupied in making full preparations for it. Everyone was busy making colorful friendship bracelets(手链), hand-painted greeting cards,and adorable keychains. Every beautiful shell strung on the chain was collected from the beach by Mya and her sister. Mya’s mother painted delicate designs on the greeting cards with each stroke carrying a message of love. Mya’s dad skillfully carved the small wooden stand by hand, where all kinds of handicrafts would be on display. Laughter filled the room now and then.
The process of making handicrafts together brought them closer as a family and made Mya become confident about the “kindness”act, which she thought would be a success without any doubt.
Paragraph 1: However, their journey was not as easy as they had imagined.
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Paragraph 2: On Children’s Day, Mya and her family set off for the orphanage (孤儿院).
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【答案】Paragraph 1: However, their journey was not as easy as they had imagined. Despite their meticulous preparations, setting up their small stall at the weekend market proved challenging. Initially, few passersby seemed interested in their crafts. Mya felt discouraged and thought about giving up. However, her family encouraged her to keep trying. Inspired, Mya decided to engage people by sharing the story behind each handicraft and its purpose. Slowly but surely, Mya’s enthusiastic storytelling caught attention, and customers began to stop, listen, and eventually purchase the items. By the end of the day, they had sold a significant number of crafts.
Paragraph 2: On Children’s Day, Mya and her family set off for the orphanage with excitement. With the money they earned, they bought a variety of gifts—books, toys, and art supplies. Arriving at the orphanage, the children’s eyes lit up with joy and appreciation. Mya felt a deep sense of fulfillment as she handed out the gifts. The smiles on the children’s faces made all the effort worthwhile. Her teacher was moved by her dedication and featured the touching story and photo of the joyful children in the school magazine, inspiring others to take part in acts of kindness.