湖北省武汉市六校联考2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案，含听力原文无音频）
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武汉市部分重点中学 2024-2025 学年度上学期期中联考
高二 英语试卷
本试卷共10页，满分150分。考试用时120分钟。 考试时间：2024年11月11日下午14: 00—16: 00
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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. When will the soup be ready
A. At 3: 45. B. At 4: 15. C. At 4: 45.
2. Where is the girl’s school uniform
A. On the sofa. B. On the clothesline. C. In the washing machine.
3. How does Benny usually go to kindergarten
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
4. Why is the woman moving away
A. For work. B. For study. C. For health.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Buying fruit. B. Choosing drinks. C. Having ice cream.
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 is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Husband and wife.
7. Why did the woman put the tea can in the fridge
A. To keep it fresh. B. To remove the bad smell. C. To keep it away from Tony.
听第 7段材料，回答第8 至 10题。
8. What is the man’s main concern when checking into the hotel
A. Whether pets are allowed. B. His wife’s medical condition. C. The type of room he reserved.
9. Why does the hotel agree to let the man’s wife bring her dog
A. The manager likes dogs.
B. The man offers to pay extra fees.
C. The dog helps reduce her anxiety.
10. How would the man like to make the payment
A. By card. B. In cash. C. By check.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What is today’s date
A. April 15th. B. April 16th. C. April 17th.
12. What is the man’s attitude towards the Pillow Fight event at first
A. Curious. B. Worried. C. Hesitant.
13. What do we know about the Pillow Fight event
A. It attracted a lot of participants.
B. It was a marketing campaign for pillows.
C. It was held in a park in Washington D. C. .
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did Lily’s father sign her up for the rock climbing class
A. He wanted her to be braver.
B. He wanted her to meet new people.
C. He was a rock climbing enthusiast.
15. What does Lily do for relaxation
A. Watch TV. B. Read a book. C. Listen to the radio.
16. What is the best thing Lily gets from rock climbing
A. Friendship. B. Self-confidence. C. A sense of fulfillment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How old is Anna now
A. 12. B. 15. C. 17.
18. What encouraged Anna to invent the vehicle
A. To conduct experiments. B. To identify microplastics. C. To clean the local beaches.
19. Where does Anna do most of her experiments
A. At a laboratory. B. In the backyard. C. At her dad’s garage.
20. What message does Anna aim to convey through her book
A. The importance of science experiments.
B. The need for environmental awareness.
C. The value of reading scientific literature.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共 20 小题，每小题 2. 5 分，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
We are diverse in so many ways, therefore our financial recommendations should also be tailored to our preferences. Before we seek financial guidance, how do we get to know our money personalities This is Your Brain On Money, with questions answered by financial therapist, Dr. Brad Klontz.
How do our personalities demonstrate in the way we deal with money
After studying tens of thousands of people, we’ve identified four patterns of beliefs around money that people exhibit. The first is money avoidance. No surprise, if so, it is going to have a negative impact on your financial outcomes. The second is what we call money worship. You’re putting money on a pedestal-more money is going to make me happier and it’s going to solve all my problems. The third is money status, where we compare self-worth with our net worth. The fourth is money vigilance. This is the money personality of the wealthy and the self-made wealthy and the ultra-wealthy.
How can these money personalities impact our behavior
There are some people who can be hot-headed. And that can result in good options, but can also make them make decisions without fully looking into everything. Or maybe someone who’s a little bit more risk- tolerant. So they’re more of a saver or they don’t invest right away. There are ways those things become part of our internal narrative of how we think about money, and of how we handle risk or opportunities. And if we are aware of that, we can make better decisions for ourselves. The more you know yourself, the better you can shape your decisions. It could actually change whatever decision you want to make financially in the future. 21. Which money personality mostly contribute to wealth
A. Money avoidance. B. Money vigilance. C. Money worship. D. Money status.
22. What insight does Dr. Brad Klontz offer
A. Try not to be financially adventurous.
B. Being risk-tolerant in investment is safer.
C. Money awareness helps you tackle risk or chances.
D. Getting to know yourself betters the decision you make.
23. Where can the passage probably be found
A. In a book review. B. In a psychology magazine.
C. In an academic paper D. In an entertainment brochure.
B
When Meng Jintao was a child, power outages in his rural hometown sparked his curiosity: Why can’t we store electricity during regular times and use it when the power goes out
Now 29, Meng has turned this childhood curiosity into reality with his advanced iron-based flow energy storage system. Distinguished by its massive storage capacity, high safety standards, and long-term endurance, this technology represents a major advancement in energy storage.
In 2013, Meng began his studies at Hefei University of Technology in Anhui, East China, majoring in new energy materials and devices. During his university years, he traveled to Qinghai and Gansu provinces in Northwest China for research, where he observed the initial successes of wind and solar power projects. However, he learned from power station staff that much of the energy generated by wind turbines was unstable and could not be effectively used. It was during this period that Meng recognized the urgent need for advanced storage solutions to stabilize energy supply and release it steadily to the grid, thereby increasing efficiency. This realization led him to develop the iron-based flow energy storage system.
“This system functions like a large power bank for cities,” he explained. According to Meng, while lithium (锂) batteries are well-established, there is a growing need for a more affordable and safer storage solution. He chose iron for its cost-efficiency and the abundant availability of iron resources in China. Iron- based flow energy storage systems are also more economical and use water as a solution, making them fire- resistant and safer.
In 2020, while pursuing his master’s degree at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Meng achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing the first iron-based flow battery in his lab. “Seeing the battery model start its charging and discharging cycles was a moment of endless pride,” he said, “with China announcing its double carbon goals, I wanted to transform my research into a tangible product that could both benefit the country and make a difference.”
Through continuous adjustments, accurate research, and determined experimentation, Meng and his team completed their first kilowatt-level energy storage system in 2021, suitable for everyday use. “I want to keep improving the technology to make energy storage safer and more cost-effective, both in China and worldwide,” he said.
24. What inspired Meng Jintao to seek new solutions for energy storage
A. His observations of power cuts in rural areas.
B. His major in new energy materials and devices.
C. His experience of working with lithium batteries.
D. His witness to the success of renewable power projects.
25. What characteristic of iron led Meng Jintao to choose it
A. Its work efficiency. B. Its unlimited supply.
C. Its economic advantage. D. Its environmental friendliness.
26. Which of the following words can best describe Meng Jintao
A. Cautious and generous. B. Capable and determined.
C. Intelligent and considerate. D. Hard-working and outgoing.
27. What is the most suitable title for this passage
A. The Future of Renewable Energy: Strengths and Weaknesses.
B. Meng Jintao: Leading Figure in Power Generation Technology.
C. From Curiosity to Creation: Meng Jintao’s Journey in Energy Storage.
D. Lithium vs. Iron: The Ongoing Battle for Better Energy Storage Solution.
C
Primordial black holes (PBHs) are dark matter that may have been born in the first second after the Big Bang. Over the last 13. 8 billion years they would have spread across the universe. According to a new study, these tiny, ancient black holes could rush through our Solar System.
A team of scientists has worked out that they might speed through our neck of the woods as often as once a decade, based on the estimated distribution of dark matter across a given region of space. They found that a PBH, packing the mass of a small planet into a space the size of a single atom (原子), should stream through the inner Solar System about once every 10 years or so. Although we wouldn’t be able to directly see it, such a visitor would still make its existence known. If a PBH came within about 280 million miles of Mars, it would result in a detectable wobble (摇晃) in the red planet’s course. The shift would only be about 1 meter over 10 years, but that’s enough for us to pick up, since we can measure the distance of Mars from Earth to within about 10 centimeters.
The study started with a fun question: what would happen if a PBH passed a person Lead author, scientist Tung Tran from MIT, roughly calculated that if one came within a meter of you, you’d be thrown about 6 meters away in 1 second.
While that is rather unlikely, it got the team wondering how a PBH flying through the solar system would affect planets and moons. “The numbers we got were not very clear. There are many other factors in the solar system that could act as some sort of resistance to cause the wobble to dampen out,” says Tung. So, the researchers then created the effects in lab which is the same as a PBH flyby on Mercury, Venus, and Mars to see if their wobbles would be easier to notice. Of those, Mars gave the clearest signal, largely because it’s such a heavily monitored planet.
Still, more detailed experiments involving more objects will need to be conducted to get a more accurate understanding of those factors. “We need as much clarity as we can of the expected backgrounds, such as the typical speeds of space rocks in contrast to these PBHs,” says MIT physicist David Kaiser. It is our hope that in the coming decades, advances in science will offer new evidence. With a bit more work, it’s possible that astronomers could get lucky, spot a wobble, and uncover one of the biggest mysteries about universe.
28. How can scientists notice a PBH speeding through Solar System
A. By monitoring a single atom nearby. B. By observing an obvious shake of Mars.
C. By measuring the Mars-Earth distance. D. By analyzing the presence of dark matter.
29. What is a passing PBH possibly capable of
A. Affecting a planet to rock in its course. B. Throwing away a person in the distance.
C. Creating resistance to cancel out a wobble. D. Giving Mars the most obvious signals to shake.
30. Which of the following best explains “dampen out” underlined in paragraph 4
A. Be difficult to make out. B. Regularly occur.
C. Be interesting to observe. D. Narrowly escape.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about in terms of the research
A. Its current limitations. B. Astronomers with good luck.
C. Its potential applications. D. Expectations for further studies.
D
Is forgiveness against our human nature To answer our question, we need to ask a further question: What is the essence of our humanity For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity.
The first view involves dominance and power. In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll (1984) made the interesting claim that humans’ essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their basic nature much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others, who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has slavery worked as a mode of social harmony
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hate and the restoration of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged (不和的) accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note, when we take a classical philosophical perspective, we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive, but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive. The actuality of forgiving, in real situations, develops with practice.
32. How does Droll think of forgivers according to the early paper
A. They can be really powerful. B. They deserve others’ respect.
C. They are acting out of kindness D. They might get themselves hurt.
33. What does the example in Paragraph 3 illustrate
A. To fight is to grow. B. To give is to receive.
C. To forgive is to punish. D. To dominate is to harm.
34. What is the writer’s attitude toward forgiveness
A. Critical. B. Unclear. C. Favorable. D. Objective.
35. What does the last paragraph suggest about how forgiveness develops
A. Forgiveness improves with practice. B. Forgiveness happens easily with time.
C. Forgiveness is practical and automatic. D. Forgiveness comes from social experiences.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项；选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever experienced the following situation: you just listened to a presentation and one hour later you don’t remember anything Many of us had this feeling. However, you don’t need to worry about your short memory. This is how our brain works. 36 How to do this There is no golden rule to make every speech memorable. But there is plenty of good advice to achieve the best results. u
You don’t want to speak in front of the audience unprepared. Unprepared presentations often result in speakers forgetting their key points, stumbling over their words, and frequently resorting to fillers like “alright”, “so”, “okay”, and “ehm”. 37 So, once your slides are prepared, do a few dry runs. These rehearsals will help you refine your delivery.
Having good content to share is not enough. 38 Let’s recall some bestseller fiction books. They have a story where all pieces are interconnected. The audience follows it and stays engaged till the end. The majority of the presentations can be turned into a story too. Structure your presentation like a story, with clear problems, solutions, and smooth transitions.
Clarity on the presentation’s purpose is essential. The question “Why” is the core for all businesses. 39 Tell your audience early why they have to listen to you. Engage them with the “Why,” guide them through your story, and conclude by answering the questions you’ve raised.
Public speaking is difficult. Most impressive talks become famous and inspire many people. But even the person who succeeded once can barely repeat the triumph. 40 The only way to get better is through practice.
A. It has to be organized properly.
B. A convincing story is also important.
C. That should not hold you back though.
D. Knowing some strategies to maintain our memories is vital.
E. These words are present because the proper ones are missing.
F. The answer to it gives the reason for the presentation’s existence.
G. It becomes a challenge for the speaker to leave an impression on the audience.
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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Since my early twenties, I have dreamed of being a psychotherapist. However, the trials of life kept my way 41 . I entered college at 51-years-old and won a partial 42 to a top college. By 55, I graduated with honors and 43 a master’s program. Just as I was almost on my way to fulfilling my dream, a throat check-up contributed to a shocking 44 : a brain tumor (肿瘤).
Doctors told me this tumor, growing rapidly, sat close to the brain stem. “You had 45 one year to live.” they said. Later, I called a famous neurosurgeon and asked if he would look at my MRI. He agreed. I’ll never 46 the call I got a few days later. “I can help you.”
The recovery from a very 47 six-hour brain surgery was terrifying. I lost the hearing in one ear. I couldn’t walk 48 help. I had a (n) 49 buzzing in my head that woke me up many times a night.
Tough as it was, I began my master’s studies. 50 in bed with a patch over one eye and a laptop on a pillow on my lap. For the next three years I worked 51 . As my health 52 , I completed my internships, eventually working full-time to gain the 53 experience for licensing.
Now l am a psychotherapist in private practice, focusing on teens and adults. I also worked hard to become certified in Behavior Therapy to help those with self-harm 54 . It is my belief that no matter what a person has 55 , no matter how old a person is, they can still become what they might have been. It is never too late.
41. A. cutting across B. dropping off C. leading to D. getting in
42. A. scholarship B. prize C. fortune D. property
43. A. noticed B. secured C. sponsored D. sought
44. A. loss B. prediction C. discovery D. ending
45. A. hardly B. appropriately C. hopelessly D. approximately
46. A. regret B. assume C. forget D. miss
47. A. rare B. risky C. abnormal D. crucial
48. A. through B. against C. under D. without
49. A. horrible B. mild C. mental D. internal
50. A. seating B. lying C. resting D. struggling
51. A. tirelessly B. seriously C. carefully D. restlessly
52. A. changed B. improved C. repaired D. worsened
53. A. diverse B. perfect C. necessary D. extra
54. A. conduct B. awareness C. crime D. consequence
55. A. desired B. learned C. experienced D. achieved
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。
Florasis, a Chinese beauty brand, has opened an outlet at Paris department store Samaritaine, ____________ (56) (become) the single Chinese beauty brand to operate a physical shop in Europe.
As China and France celebrate their 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Florasis cooperates with the luxury travel retailer DFS _____________ (57) (launch) its new shop in Paris. The Hangzhou, Zhejiang province-based company said it would like to continue expanding its ____________ (58) (globe) footprint, setting up more stores in countries and regions included in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Elements of a traditional Chinese garden are applied ____________ (59) the design of Florasis’ cosmetics counter. It promotes some of its best-selling products, as well as ____________ (60) series of products designed with the Mongolian ethnic minority’s cultural elements for its packaging.
Xia Tian, a Chinese student who studies abroad, said she felt ____________ (61) (extreme) proud to see the launch of a Chinese cosmetics brand shop in Paris. A Belgian consumer named Amelie said it was the first time that she tried out Chinese makeup, ____________ (62) unique designs that feature Eastern elements and patterns impressed her a lot.
In the past few years, the rapid development of e-commerce channels and live-streaming sessions in China ____________ (63) (provide) good exposure for emerging China-chic brands. Also, young Chinese consumers have indicated an increasingly ____________ (64) (strong) national self-confidence and higher spending power, and they would like to pursue personalized styles. It is such trends____________ (65) have largely contributed to the growth of China-chic brands.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
假如你是李华，你的外国友人 Lucas听闻你的家乡武汉举办了长江文化艺术季开幕式，他对此很感兴趣，请你写一封邮件介绍一下本次活动。内容包括：
1. 开幕式介绍；
2. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：长江文化艺术季the Yangtze River Cultural and Artistic Season
Dear Lucas,
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____________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
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。
The sky had gone dark, and Dad wasn’t home yet. He worked all day gardening for private houses. In Georgia, that meant endless work to do. Mom told us to wait for Dad so that we could eat together. Even when Dad didn’t get home until after eight or eight thirty, I didn’t mind.
A few years ago, Dad bought me a backboard and hoop and installed a tall metal pole on the side of the driveway so we could have our own basketball court. It was a court made of dirt and pebbles, but still, it was a fun place.
I would shoot baskets in my spare time. Still, during the summer months, between part-time jobs delivering newspapers, helping Dad cutting lawns, we came pretty close to spending as much of the day as we could on the court. Dad taught me all sorts of shots-hook shots, foul shots, fade-away jumpers, shots from the comer, tried to send the ball through each other’s legs and passed it behind our backs. Each time I felt frustrated and depressed, Dad would invite me to join in a shot game. I didn’t know what it was about holding a ball and sending it into the air and waiting for it to drop into the hoop (圈) , but it felt like magic-All the problems of the world seemed to fade away, and I was the magician.
Dad once told me he felt pretty much the same way while playing basketball. It was one of the things Dad and I shared-the magic in basketball. Lately, though, it didn’t seem like Dad saw a lot of magic in his job. When he came home each night, it was earlier than when he usually arrived home. I could perceive something different.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With the financial crisis spreading, most of his customers lost their jobs. ___________________________
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I bounce-passed the ball to him, and Dad caught it naturally. ______________________________________
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武汉市部分重点中学 2024-2025 学年度上学期期中联考
高二 英语试卷 参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 BCBAC 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CAAAC 16-20 ACBBB
第二部分 阅读（共20小题，每小题2. 5分，满分50分）
21-23 BDB 24-27 ACBC 28-31 CAAD 32-35 DDCA
36-40 GEAFC
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 DABCD 46-50 CBDAB 51-55 ABCAC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
56. becoming 57. to launch 58. global 59. to 60. a
61. extremely 62. whose 63. has provided 64. stronger 65. that
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：书面表达（满分15分）
Dear Lucas,
Hope this email finds you well. Extremely delighted to know that you are interested in the opening ceremony, I can’t wait to share more details.
Recently, the Yangtze River Culture and Art Festival was successfully launched in Wuhan. At the opening ceremony, the night sky was lighted with a grand fireworks show and decorated with thousands of drones painting magnificent pictures. The show perfectly integrated modern technology and traditional culture, fueling a global passion for the hero city.
I was amazed at the brilliant visual feast, cheering over the advanced technology. Sincerely, welcome you to visit Wuhan.
Yours.
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
With the financial crisis spreading, most of his customers lost their jobs. So did Dad as a matter of course, a wave of helplessness washing over him. He dragged himself back home with heavy steps. At the sight of the worried expression on his face, I fell apart inside. What could I do to stop him sinking into a dark abyss The ball held in my hands sparked like an inspiration. “Want to join in a shot game, Dad ” I asked, knowing how much he loved basketball and thinking maybe it might cheer him up. “Sure,” he said, opening his eyes and smiling a weary smile.
I bounce-passed the ball to him, and Dad caught it naturally. He held the ball in both hands between his knees, broke through my defence skillfully, and shot at the basket. It was perfectly measured so that the ball dropped clearly through the hoop. “Whoa, what a shot!” I cheered and clapped. Dad’s long-lost smile finally came back, with his face glowing brilliantly like sunshine. Magically, it was shooting baskets with me that helped him forget his worries in job for a short time and it was the warmth of family that revived him through hardship.
听力录音材料
Text 1
W: Oh, no. I overslept. How is the soup
M: Relax, honey, it’s just a quarter to four. I’ve been keeping watch on it. There’s still half an hour to go before the soup is ready.
Text 2
W: Dad, my school uniform is not on the sofa.
M: I washed it.
W: I didn’t see it on the clothesline, either.
M: Oh no, I forgot to take it out of the washing machine. It’s still in there.
Text 3
W: I was on the bus this morning, and I saw Benny playing with another boy on this street.
M: That’s probably his friend Jack. The two walk to kindergarten together every day unless it’s raining. Occasionally, on rainy days, I drive them.
Text 4
M: Emily, I heard you’re about to move to London.
W: Yeah, next month. I’m still looking for a school there for my kid. This cozy little town does offer a healthy lifestyle, but London is a better place for my career development.
Text 5
M: Phew! Nothing beats an ice cream on a hot day like this, not even cola or iced tea!
W: Ha ha, yeah. So which flavor are you in the mood for Strawberry, peach, or grape
Text 6
M: Why is my tea can in the refrigerator And why is it left open It must have been Tony. I’ll teach him a lesson.
W: No, Phil. Our son didn’t do that. I did.
M: What Why
W: It helps get rid of the smell. I told you not to put the stinky tofu there.
M: Not using my tea!
W: The tea is from last year. And I haven’t seen you drink it anyway.
M: I was about to. Besides, I could have given it to my mother. Now it’s all ruined!
Text 7
W: Welcome to the Osaka Continental.
M: Hi, I need a double room for me and my wife. My reservation number is 211. Also, there’s one thing—my wife has brought her pet dog.
W: Sorry, sir. This facility doesn’t allow animals.
M: That’s her emotional support animal. My wife has an anxiety disorder. The dog always manages to make her laugh.
W: I’ll see what I can do. Please wait here for a moment.
M: Okay.
W: Good news, sir, I convinced my manager. We can make an exception, but please make sure the dog stays in your room.
M: Certainly, thanks. Oh, by the way, can I pay in cash when checking out
W: Yes, we accept cash, card, or check. However, now I’ll need your credit card for registration purposes. M: Sure, here you go.
Text 8
M: Hi, Lottie. It’s Monday again. Time for relaxation always seems so short.
W: Yeah, Tony. Did you have a nice weekend
M: Yes, I went back to Boston to visit my parents. What about you
W: I participated in the Pillow Fight event on April 15th, which was last Saturday.
M: Pillow Fight event
W: Yeah. It’s an annual event held in New York’s Washington Square Park.
M: Sounds like a commercial promotion aimed at selling more pillows. Aren’t pillows just something we use to sleep on A good pillow ensures a restful sleep, of course.
W: Well, actually, the event is for participants to release the stress from their daily lives. Anyway, thousands of locals and tourists flocked to the park and brought their own soft pillows last Saturday. For a couple of hours in the afternoon, we used our pillows to hit each other until we were worn out.
M: Interesting.
Text 9
M: So, Lily, were you always adventurous growing up
W: Quite the opposite. I used to get easily frightened when I was a kid. That’s why my dad signed me up for the rock climbing class in the first place.
M: Your training involves a lot of physical conditioning and strength training. How do you relax Do you enjoy reading books
W: Reading is a good habit, but it’s hard to keep up with it when you’re exhausted. I don’t really have time for TV, either. For me, I love wearing my earphones all the time and enjoying different radio programs. It helps calm my nerves.
M: Are you happy with what you’re doing now
W: Absolutely. Rock climbing has boosted my self-confidence, and the sense of fulfillment it brings is indescribable. But if you asked me about the most rewarding aspect, I’d say it’s the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. With them, I never feel alone on this journey.
Text 10
Anna Du is a teenager from Massachusetts. Five years ago, while walking along her local beaches, Anna began collecting plastic bags and bottles. However, she noticed a large number of tiny pieces of plastic that were impossible to pick up. Even though she was only 12 years old at the time, Anna set out to solve the problem. After testing several prototypes, she invented a remotely operated vehicle equipped with a camera to detect microplastics on the ocean floor. Additionally, Anna developed a simulation model that uses Al to predict where microplastics are located. “I don’t have a well-equipped laboratory. Sometimes my dad allows me to use his garage, but most of the time, I conduct my experiments in the backyard. I truly love working on a problem that’s so much larger than me,” said Anna. Recently, Anna has published a book. Writing for kids her own age, the young girl raises awareness about the threat of microplastic pollution and encourages her readers to care for the environment. Moreover, Anna has raised over $7, 000 to distribute the book for free to children and libraries in high-need communities.
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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. When will the soup be ready
A. At 3: 45. B. At 4: 15. C. At 4: 45.
2. Where is the girl’s school uniform
A. On the sofa. B. On the clothesline. C. In the washing machine.
3. How does Benny usually go to kindergarten
A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By car.
4. Why is the woman moving away
A. For work. B. For study. C. For health.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Buying fruit. B. Choosing drinks. C. Having ice cream.
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 is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Husband and wife.
7. Why did the woman put the tea can in the fridge
A. To keep it fresh. B. To remove the bad smell. C. To keep it away from Tony.
听第 7段材料，回答第8 至 10题。
8. What is the man’s main concern when checking into the hotel
A. Whether pets are allowed. B. His wife’s medical condition. C. The type of room he reserved.
9. Why does the hotel agree to let the man’s wife bring her dog
A. The manager likes dogs.
B. The man offers to pay extra fees.
C. The dog helps reduce her anxiety.
10. How would the man like to make the payment
A. By card. B. In cash. C. By check.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
11. What is today’s date
A. April 15th. B. April 16th. C. April 17th.
12. What is the man’s attitude towards the Pillow Fight event at first
A. Curious. B. Worried. C. Hesitant.
13. What do we know about the Pillow Fight event
A. It attracted a lot of participants.
B. It was a marketing campaign for pillows.
C. It was held in a park in Washington D. C. .
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. Why did Lily’s father sign her up for the rock climbing class
A. He wanted her to be braver.
B. He wanted her to meet new people.
C. He was a rock climbing enthusiast.
15. What does Lily do for relaxation
A. Watch TV. B. Read a book. C. Listen to the radio.
16. What is the best thing Lily gets from rock climbing
A. Friendship. B. Self-confidence. C. A sense of fulfillment.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How old is Anna now
A. 12. B. 15. C. 17.
18. What encouraged Anna to invent the vehicle
A. To conduct experiments. B. To identify microplastics. C. To clean the local beaches.
19. Where does Anna do most of her experiments
A. At a laboratory. B. In the backyard. C. At her dad’s garage.
20. What message does Anna aim to convey through her book
A. The importance of science experiments.
B. The need for environmental awareness.
C. The value of reading scientific literature.
第二部分 阅读理解 (共 20 小题，每小题 2. 5 分，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
We are diverse in so many ways, therefore our financial recommendations should also be tailored to our preferences. Before we seek financial guidance, how do we get to know our money personalities This is Your Brain On Money, with questions answered by financial therapist, Dr. Brad Klontz.
How do our personalities demonstrate in the way we deal with money
After studying tens of thousands of people, we’ve identified four patterns of beliefs around money that people exhibit. The first is money avoidance. No surprise, if so, it is going to have a negative impact on your financial outcomes. The second is what we call money worship. You’re putting money on a pedestal-more money is going to make me happier and it’s going to solve all my problems. The third is money status, where we compare self-worth with our net worth. The fourth is money vigilance. This is the money personality of the wealthy and the self-made wealthy and the ultra-wealthy.
How can these money personalities impact our behavior
There are some people who can be hot-headed. And that can result in good options, but can also make them make decisions without fully looking into everything. Or maybe someone who’s a little bit more risk- tolerant. So they’re more of a saver or they don’t invest right away. There are ways those things become part of our internal narrative of how we think about money, and of how we handle risk or opportunities. And if we are aware of that, we can make better decisions for ourselves. The more you know yourself, the better you can shape your decisions. It could actually change whatever decision you want to make financially in the future. 21. Which money personality mostly contribute to wealth
A. Money avoidance. B. Money vigilance. C. Money worship. D. Money status.
22. What insight does Dr. Brad Klontz offer
A. Try not to be financially adventurous.
B. Being risk-tolerant in investment is safer.
C. Money awareness helps you tackle risk or chances.
D. Getting to know yourself betters the decision you make.
23. Where can the passage probably be found
A. In a book review. B. In a psychology magazine.
C. In an academic paper D. In an entertainment brochure.
B
When Meng Jintao was a child, power outages in his rural hometown sparked his curiosity: Why can’t we store electricity during regular times and use it when the power goes out
Now 29, Meng has turned this childhood curiosity into reality with his advanced iron-based flow energy storage system. Distinguished by its massive storage capacity, high safety standards, and long-term endurance, this technology represents a major advancement in energy storage.
In 2013, Meng began his studies at Hefei University of Technology in Anhui, East China, majoring in new energy materials and devices. During his university years, he traveled to Qinghai and Gansu provinces in Northwest China for research, where he observed the initial successes of wind and solar power projects. However, he learned from power station staff that much of the energy generated by wind turbines was unstable and could not be effectively used. It was during this period that Meng recognized the urgent need for advanced storage solutions to stabilize energy supply and release it steadily to the grid, thereby increasing efficiency. This realization led him to develop the iron-based flow energy storage system.
“This system functions like a large power bank for cities,” he explained. According to Meng, while lithium (锂) batteries are well-established, there is a growing need for a more affordable and safer storage solution. He chose iron for its cost-efficiency and the abundant availability of iron resources in China. Iron- based flow energy storage systems are also more economical and use water as a solution, making them fire- resistant and safer.
In 2020, while pursuing his master’s degree at Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Meng achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing the first iron-based flow battery in his lab. “Seeing the battery model start its charging and discharging cycles was a moment of endless pride,” he said, “with China announcing its double carbon goals, I wanted to transform my research into a tangible product that could both benefit the country and make a difference.”
Through continuous adjustments, accurate research, and determined experimentation, Meng and his team completed their first kilowatt-level energy storage system in 2021, suitable for everyday use. “I want to keep improving the technology to make energy storage safer and more cost-effective, both in China and worldwide,” he said.
24. What inspired Meng Jintao to seek new solutions for energy storage
A. His observations of power cuts in rural areas.
B. His major in new energy materials and devices.
C. His experience of working with lithium batteries.
D. His witness to the success of renewable power projects.
25. What characteristic of iron led Meng Jintao to choose it
A. Its work efficiency. B. Its unlimited supply.
C. Its economic advantage. D. Its environmental friendliness.
26. Which of the following words can best describe Meng Jintao
A. Cautious and generous. B. Capable and determined.
C. Intelligent and considerate. D. Hard-working and outgoing.
27. What is the most suitable title for this passage
A. The Future of Renewable Energy: Strengths and Weaknesses.
B. Meng Jintao: Leading Figure in Power Generation Technology.
C. From Curiosity to Creation: Meng Jintao’s Journey in Energy Storage.
D. Lithium vs. Iron: The Ongoing Battle for Better Energy Storage Solution.
C
Primordial black holes (PBHs) are dark matter that may have been born in the first second after the Big Bang. Over the last 13. 8 billion years they would have spread across the universe. According to a new study, these tiny, ancient black holes could rush through our Solar System.
A team of scientists has worked out that they might speed through our neck of the woods as often as once a decade, based on the estimated distribution of dark matter across a given region of space. They found that a PBH, packing the mass of a small planet into a space the size of a single atom (原子), should stream through the inner Solar System about once every 10 years or so. Although we wouldn’t be able to directly see it, such a visitor would still make its existence known. If a PBH came within about 280 million miles of Mars, it would result in a detectable wobble (摇晃) in the red planet’s course. The shift would only be about 1 meter over 10 years, but that’s enough for us to pick up, since we can measure the distance of Mars from Earth to within about 10 centimeters.
The study started with a fun question: what would happen if a PBH passed a person Lead author, scientist Tung Tran from MIT, roughly calculated that if one came within a meter of you, you’d be thrown about 6 meters away in 1 second.
While that is rather unlikely, it got the team wondering how a PBH flying through the solar system would affect planets and moons. “The numbers we got were not very clear. There are many other factors in the solar system that could act as some sort of resistance to cause the wobble to dampen out,” says Tung. So, the researchers then created the effects in lab which is the same as a PBH flyby on Mercury, Venus, and Mars to see if their wobbles would be easier to notice. Of those, Mars gave the clearest signal, largely because it’s such a heavily monitored planet.
Still, more detailed experiments involving more objects will need to be conducted to get a more accurate understanding of those factors. “We need as much clarity as we can of the expected backgrounds, such as the typical speeds of space rocks in contrast to these PBHs,” says MIT physicist David Kaiser. It is our hope that in the coming decades, advances in science will offer new evidence. With a bit more work, it’s possible that astronomers could get lucky, spot a wobble, and uncover one of the biggest mysteries about universe.
28. How can scientists notice a PBH speeding through Solar System
A. By monitoring a single atom nearby. B. By observing an obvious shake of Mars.
C. By measuring the Mars-Earth distance. D. By analyzing the presence of dark matter.
29. What is a passing PBH possibly capable of
A. Affecting a planet to rock in its course. B. Throwing away a person in the distance.
C. Creating resistance to cancel out a wobble. D. Giving Mars the most obvious signals to shake.
30. Which of the following best explains “dampen out” underlined in paragraph 4
A. Be difficult to make out. B. Regularly occur.
C. Be interesting to observe. D. Narrowly escape.
31. What is the last paragraph mainly about in terms of the research
A. Its current limitations. B. Astronomers with good luck.
C. Its potential applications. D. Expectations for further studies.
D
Is forgiveness against our human nature To answer our question, we need to ask a further question: What is the essence of our humanity For the sake of simplicity, people consider two distinctly different views of humanity.
The first view involves dominance and power. In an early paper on the psychology of forgiveness, Droll (1984) made the interesting claim that humans’ essential nature is more aggressive than forgiving allows. Those who forgive are against their basic nature much to their harm. In his opinion, forgivers are compromising their well-being as they offer mercy to others, who might then take advantage of them.
The second view involves the theme of cooperation, mutual respect, and even love as the basis of who we are as humans. Researchers find that to fully grow as human beings, we need both to receive love from and offer love to others. Without love, our connections with a wide range of individuals in our lives can fall apart. Even common sense strongly suggests that the will to power over others does not make for harmonious interactions. For example, how well has slavery worked as a mode of social harmony
From this second viewpoint of who we are as humans, forgiveness plays a key role in the biological and psychological integrity of both individuals and communities because one of the outcomes of forgiveness, shown through scientific studies, is the decreasing of hate and the restoration of harmony. Forgiveness can break the cycle of anger. At least to the extent the people from whom you are estranged (不和的) accept your love and forgiveness and are prepared to make the required adjustments. Forgiveness can heal relationships and reconnect people.
As an important note, when we take a classical philosophical perspective, we see the distinction between potentiality and actuality. We are not necessarily born with the capacity to forgive, but instead with the potential to learn about it and to grow in our ability to forgive. The actuality of forgiving, in real situations, develops with practice.
32. How does Droll think of forgivers according to the early paper
A. They can be really powerful. B. They deserve others’ respect.
C. They are acting out of kindness D. They might get themselves hurt.
33. What does the example in Paragraph 3 illustrate
A. To fight is to grow. B. To give is to receive.
C. To forgive is to punish. D. To dominate is to harm.
34. What is the writer’s attitude toward forgiveness
A. Critical. B. Unclear. C. Favorable. D. Objective.
35. What does the last paragraph suggest about how forgiveness develops
A. Forgiveness improves with practice. B. Forgiveness happens easily with time.
C. Forgiveness is practical and automatic. D. Forgiveness comes from social experiences.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项；选项中有两项为多余选项。
Have you ever experienced the following situation: you just listened to a presentation and one hour later you don’t remember anything Many of us had this feeling. However, you don’t need to worry about your short memory. This is how our brain works. 36 How to do this There is no golden rule to make every speech memorable. But there is plenty of good advice to achieve the best results. u
You don’t want to speak in front of the audience unprepared. Unprepared presentations often result in speakers forgetting their key points, stumbling over their words, and frequently resorting to fillers like “alright”, “so”, “okay”, and “ehm”. 37 So, once your slides are prepared, do a few dry runs. These rehearsals will help you refine your delivery.
Having good content to share is not enough. 38 Let’s recall some bestseller fiction books. They have a story where all pieces are interconnected. The audience follows it and stays engaged till the end. The majority of the presentations can be turned into a story too. Structure your presentation like a story, with clear problems, solutions, and smooth transitions.
Clarity on the presentation’s purpose is essential. The question “Why” is the core for all businesses. 39 Tell your audience early why they have to listen to you. Engage them with the “Why,” guide them through your story, and conclude by answering the questions you’ve raised.
Public speaking is difficult. Most impressive talks become famous and inspire many people. But even the person who succeeded once can barely repeat the triumph. 40 The only way to get better is through practice.
A. It has to be organized properly.
B. A convincing story is also important.
C. That should not hold you back though.
D. Knowing some strategies to maintain our memories is vital.
E. These words are present because the proper ones are missing.
F. The answer to it gives the reason for the presentation’s existence.
G. It becomes a challenge for the speaker to leave an impression on the audience.
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，从短文后各题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Since my early twenties, I have dreamed of being a psychotherapist. However, the trials of life kept my way 41 . I entered college at 51-years-old and won a partial 42 to a top college. By 55, I graduated with honors and 43 a master’s program. Just as I was almost on my way to fulfilling my dream, a throat check-up contributed to a shocking 44 : a brain tumor (肿瘤).
Doctors told me this tumor, growing rapidly, sat close to the brain stem. “You had 45 one year to live.” they said. Later, I called a famous neurosurgeon and asked if he would look at my MRI. He agreed. I’ll never 46 the call I got a few days later. “I can help you.”
The recovery from a very 47 six-hour brain surgery was terrifying. I lost the hearing in one ear. I couldn’t walk 48 help. I had a (n) 49 buzzing in my head that woke me up many times a night.
Tough as it was, I began my master’s studies. 50 in bed with a patch over one eye and a laptop on a pillow on my lap. For the next three years I worked 51 . As my health 52 , I completed my internships, eventually working full-time to gain the 53 experience for licensing.
Now l am a psychotherapist in private practice, focusing on teens and adults. I also worked hard to become certified in Behavior Therapy to help those with self-harm 54 . It is my belief that no matter what a person has 55 , no matter how old a person is, they can still become what they might have been. It is never too late.
41. A. cutting across B. dropping off C. leading to D. getting in
42. A. scholarship B. prize C. fortune D. property
43. A. noticed B. secured C. sponsored D. sought
44. A. loss B. prediction C. discovery D. ending
45. A. hardly B. appropriately C. hopelessly D. approximately
46. A. regret B. assume C. forget D. miss
47. A. rare B. risky C. abnormal D. crucial
48. A. through B. against C. under D. without
49. A. horrible B. mild C. mental D. internal
50. A. seating B. lying C. resting D. struggling
51. A. tirelessly B. seriously C. carefully D. restlessly
52. A. changed B. improved C. repaired D. worsened
53. A. diverse B. perfect C. necessary D. extra
54. A. conduct B. awareness C. crime D. consequence
55. A. desired B. learned C. experienced D. achieved
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。
Florasis, a Chinese beauty brand, has opened an outlet at Paris department store Samaritaine, ____________ (56) (become) the single Chinese beauty brand to operate a physical shop in Europe.
As China and France celebrate their 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations, Florasis cooperates with the luxury travel retailer DFS _____________ (57) (launch) its new shop in Paris. The Hangzhou, Zhejiang province-based company said it would like to continue expanding its ____________ (58) (globe) footprint, setting up more stores in countries and regions included in the Belt and Road Initiative.
Elements of a traditional Chinese garden are applied ____________ (59) the design of Florasis’ cosmetics counter. It promotes some of its best-selling products, as well as ____________ (60) series of products designed with the Mongolian ethnic minority’s cultural elements for its packaging.
Xia Tian, a Chinese student who studies abroad, said she felt ____________ (61) (extreme) proud to see the launch of a Chinese cosmetics brand shop in Paris. A Belgian consumer named Amelie said it was the first time that she tried out Chinese makeup, ____________ (62) unique designs that feature Eastern elements and patterns impressed her a lot.
In the past few years, the rapid development of e-commerce channels and live-streaming sessions in China ____________ (63) (provide) good exposure for emerging China-chic brands. Also, young Chinese consumers have indicated an increasingly ____________ (64) (strong) national self-confidence and higher spending power, and they would like to pursue personalized styles. It is such trends____________ (65) have largely contributed to the growth of China-chic brands.
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
假如你是李华，你的外国友人 Lucas听闻你的家乡武汉举办了长江文化艺术季开幕式，他对此很感兴趣，请你写一封邮件介绍一下本次活动。内容包括：
1. 开幕式介绍；
2. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：长江文化艺术季the Yangtze River Cultural and Artistic Season
Dear Lucas,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写 (满分25分)
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。
The sky had gone dark, and Dad wasn’t home yet. He worked all day gardening for private houses. In Georgia, that meant endless work to do. Mom told us to wait for Dad so that we could eat together. Even when Dad didn’t get home until after eight or eight thirty, I didn’t mind.
A few years ago, Dad bought me a backboard and hoop and installed a tall metal pole on the side of the driveway so we could have our own basketball court. It was a court made of dirt and pebbles, but still, it was a fun place.
I would shoot baskets in my spare time. Still, during the summer months, between part-time jobs delivering newspapers, helping Dad cutting lawns, we came pretty close to spending as much of the day as we could on the court. Dad taught me all sorts of shots-hook shots, foul shots, fade-away jumpers, shots from the comer, tried to send the ball through each other’s legs and passed it behind our backs. Each time I felt frustrated and depressed, Dad would invite me to join in a shot game. I didn’t know what it was about holding a ball and sending it into the air and waiting for it to drop into the hoop (圈) , but it felt like magic-All the problems of the world seemed to fade away, and I was the magician.
Dad once told me he felt pretty much the same way while playing basketball. It was one of the things Dad and I shared-the magic in basketball. Lately, though, it didn’t seem like Dad saw a lot of magic in his job. When he came home each night, it was earlier than when he usually arrived home. I could perceive something different.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
With the financial crisis spreading, most of his customers lost their jobs. ___________________________
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I bounce-passed the ball to him, and Dad caught it naturally. ______________________________________
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武汉市部分重点中学 2024-2025 学年度上学期期中联考
高二 英语试卷 参考答案
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
1-5 BCBAC 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CAAAC 16-20 ACBBB
第二部分 阅读（共20小题，每小题2. 5分，满分50分）
21-23 BDB 24-27 ACBC 28-31 CAAD 32-35 DDCA
36-40 GEAFC
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
41-45 DABCD 46-50 CBDAB 51-55 ABCAC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
56. becoming 57. to launch 58. global 59. to 60. a
61. extremely 62. whose 63. has provided 64. stronger 65. that
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节：书面表达（满分15分）
Dear Lucas,
Hope this email finds you well. Extremely delighted to know that you are interested in the opening ceremony, I can’t wait to share more details.
Recently, the Yangtze River Culture and Art Festival was successfully launched in Wuhan. At the opening ceremony, the night sky was lighted with a grand fireworks show and decorated with thousands of drones painting magnificent pictures. The show perfectly integrated modern technology and traditional culture, fueling a global passion for the hero city.
I was amazed at the brilliant visual feast, cheering over the advanced technology. Sincerely, welcome you to visit Wuhan.
Yours.
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
With the financial crisis spreading, most of his customers lost their jobs. So did Dad as a matter of course, a wave of helplessness washing over him. He dragged himself back home with heavy steps. At the sight of the worried expression on his face, I fell apart inside. What could I do to stop him sinking into a dark abyss The ball held in my hands sparked like an inspiration. “Want to join in a shot game, Dad ” I asked, knowing how much he loved basketball and thinking maybe it might cheer him up. “Sure,” he said, opening his eyes and smiling a weary smile.
I bounce-passed the ball to him, and Dad caught it naturally. He held the ball in both hands between his knees, broke through my defence skillfully, and shot at the basket. It was perfectly measured so that the ball dropped clearly through the hoop. “Whoa, what a shot!” I cheered and clapped. Dad’s long-lost smile finally came back, with his face glowing brilliantly like sunshine. Magically, it was shooting baskets with me that helped him forget his worries in job for a short time and it was the warmth of family that revived him through hardship.
听力录音材料
Text 1
W: Oh, no. I overslept. How is the soup
M: Relax, honey, it’s just a quarter to four. I’ve been keeping watch on it. There’s still half an hour to go before the soup is ready.
Text 2
W: Dad, my school uniform is not on the sofa.
M: I washed it.
W: I didn’t see it on the clothesline, either.
M: Oh no, I forgot to take it out of the washing machine. It’s still in there.
Text 3
W: I was on the bus this morning, and I saw Benny playing with another boy on this street.
M: That’s probably his friend Jack. The two walk to kindergarten together every day unless it’s raining. Occasionally, on rainy days, I drive them.
Text 4
M: Emily, I heard you’re about to move to London.
W: Yeah, next month. I’m still looking for a school there for my kid. This cozy little town does offer a healthy lifestyle, but London is a better place for my career development.
Text 5
M: Phew! Nothing beats an ice cream on a hot day like this, not even cola or iced tea!
W: Ha ha, yeah. So which flavor are you in the mood for Strawberry, peach, or grape
Text 6
M: Why is my tea can in the refrigerator And why is it left open It must have been Tony. I’ll teach him a lesson.
W: No, Phil. Our son didn’t do that. I did.
M: What Why
W: It helps get rid of the smell. I told you not to put the stinky tofu there.
M: Not using my tea!
W: The tea is from last year. And I haven’t seen you drink it anyway.
M: I was about to. Besides, I could have given it to my mother. Now it’s all ruined!
Text 7
W: Welcome to the Osaka Continental.
M: Hi, I need a double room for me and my wife. My reservation number is 211. Also, there’s one thing—my wife has brought her pet dog.
W: Sorry, sir. This facility doesn’t allow animals.
M: That’s her emotional support animal. My wife has an anxiety disorder. The dog always manages to make her laugh.
W: I’ll see what I can do. Please wait here for a moment.
M: Okay.
W: Good news, sir, I convinced my manager. We can make an exception, but please make sure the dog stays in your room.
M: Certainly, thanks. Oh, by the way, can I pay in cash when checking out
W: Yes, we accept cash, card, or check. However, now I’ll need your credit card for registration purposes. M: Sure, here you go.
Text 8
M: Hi, Lottie. It’s Monday again. Time for relaxation always seems so short.
W: Yeah, Tony. Did you have a nice weekend
M: Yes, I went back to Boston to visit my parents. What about you
W: I participated in the Pillow Fight event on April 15th, which was last Saturday.
M: Pillow Fight event
W: Yeah. It’s an annual event held in New York’s Washington Square Park.
M: Sounds like a commercial promotion aimed at selling more pillows. Aren’t pillows just something we use to sleep on A good pillow ensures a restful sleep, of course.
W: Well, actually, the event is for participants to release the stress from their daily lives. Anyway, thousands of locals and tourists flocked to the park and brought their own soft pillows last Saturday. For a couple of hours in the afternoon, we used our pillows to hit each other until we were worn out.
M: Interesting.
Text 9
M: So, Lily, were you always adventurous growing up
W: Quite the opposite. I used to get easily frightened when I was a kid. That’s why my dad signed me up for the rock climbing class in the first place.
M: Your training involves a lot of physical conditioning and strength training. How do you relax Do you enjoy reading books
W: Reading is a good habit, but it’s hard to keep up with it when you’re exhausted. I don’t really have time for TV, either. For me, I love wearing my earphones all the time and enjoying different radio programs. It helps calm my nerves.
M: Are you happy with what you’re doing now
W: Absolutely. Rock climbing has boosted my self-confidence, and the sense of fulfillment it brings is indescribable. But if you asked me about the most rewarding aspect, I’d say it’s the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals. With them, I never feel alone on this journey.
Text 10
Anna Du is a teenager from Massachusetts. Five years ago, while walking along her local beaches, Anna began collecting plastic bags and bottles. However, she noticed a large number of tiny pieces of plastic that were impossible to pick up. Even though she was only 12 years old at the time, Anna set out to solve the problem. After testing several prototypes, she invented a remotely operated vehicle equipped with a camera to detect microplastics on the ocean floor. Additionally, Anna developed a simulation model that uses Al to predict where microplastics are located. “I don’t have a well-equipped laboratory. Sometimes my dad allows me to use his garage, but most of the time, I conduct my experiments in the backyard. I truly love working on a problem that’s so much larger than me,” said Anna. Recently, Anna has published a book. Writing for kids her own age, the young girl raises awareness about the threat of microplastic pollution and encourages her readers to care for the environment. Moreover, Anna has raised over $7, 000 to distribute the book for free to children and libraries in high-need communities.