山东省青岛市即墨区2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题(无答案)
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2024—2025学年度第一学期教学质量检测
高二英语试题 2024.11
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。
注意事项：
1．答第Ⅰ卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．选出每小题答案前，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。所有试题的答案，写在答题卡上，不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第Ⅰ卷（共95分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．When does the museum close on weekends
A．At 5:00 pm. B．At 5:30 pm. C．At 6:00 pm.
2．What does the man think of the film
A．Violent. B．Excellent. C．Boring.
3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Colleagues. C．Classmates.
4．What does the man dislike about the woman’s paper
A．Its topic. B．Its language. C．Its examples.
5．What is the weather like now
A．Foggy. B．Rainy. C．Sunny.
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．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a restaurant. B．In the office. C．At home.
7．What is the man going to do this evening
A．Work overtime. B．Do some cooking. C．Visit a furniture store.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why does the woman come to the man
A．To sign up for a class.
B．To design evening courses.
C．To ask for business advice.
9．How much does the woman have to pay
A．$50. B．$450. C．$500.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．Who is the man
A．A librarian. B．A bookseller. C．A university professor.
11．How often does the book sale take place
A．Once a year. B．Twice a year. C．Three times a year.
12．What do we know about the book the woman wants to buy
A．It costs a lot of money.
B．It can be bought online.
C．It is unavailable for this year’s sale.
13．What will volunteers do for the book sale
A．Set up the tables. B．Sort the books. C．Label the books.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is provided at the Ocean Hotel
A．Free Wi-Fi. B．Free breakfast. C．A discount on the price.
15．What makes the woman give up the Pine Hotel
A．Its location. B．Its service. C．Its price.
16．How much does the Sunrise Hotel charge per night this week
A．$140 B．$100 C．$90.
17．Which hotel do the speakers finally choose
A．The Royal Hotel. B．The Sunrise Hotel C．The Ocean Hotel.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the speaker talking about
A．The interests of the elderly. B．A new trend in toy-making. C．People’s demand for toys.
19．Why does Educational Insights produce toys for the elderly
A．To enrich the product line
B．To meet the needs of the elderly.
C．To compete with Ageless Innovation.
20．What is the limitation of the products according to the speaker
A．They fail to improve everyday life skills.
B．They can’t reduce players’ loneliness.
C．They require special skills.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中、选出最佳选项。并答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Travel Photographer of the Year—Overall Winner
The overall winner of Travel Photographer of the Year 2024 will be the photographer who submits （提交） the best two portfolios （作品集） across the following four categories: Faces, People, Cultures; Planet Earth—landscapes, climate & water; Travel in Monochrome; Wildlife, Nature & Underwater.
What winning means…
The winner receives a great prize, but—equally importantly—has the satisfaction of winning one of the most hotly-contested photography awards in the world, which is now in its 21st year.
The international recognition that goes with success has raised the profile of past winners, helping them to sell their images, obtain orders and much more.
How many images
Two portfolios of four images each in any of the four portfolio categories. You can enter the same category more than once, or enter two, three or four separate categories as often as you wish.
Am I qualified
Entry is automatic （自动的） if you have submitted two or more four-image portfolios in any portfolio category.
Prizes
The winner of this category will receive a 2,000 cash prize plus a portfolio review by a leading New York photographer’s agent. Frank Meo, plus Radiant Photo imaging software.
21．What is the significance of winning the Travel Photographer of the Year award
A．Raising international reputation.
B．Guaranteeing a career in photography.
C．Obtaining a chance to work in New York.
D．Allowing automatic entry into future photography contests.
22．How many images are required to enter the competition
A．At least 4 images. B．At least 8 images. C．24 images at most. D．32 images at most.
23．What benefit can the winner receive apart from the cash prize
A．The latest photographic equipment.
B．A photography exhibition in New York.
C．Training in using new imaging software.
D．Comments from a photography professional.
B
At 11:45 pm on March 19, Vinod Kapri, a former TV journalist and award-winning filmmaker, was returning home from a dinner. As he was driving along Golf Course Road in the northern Indian city of Noida, near New Delhi, he spotted a kid racing along in the dead of night.
Kapri was alarmed at first—it was late and he was running so fast. So he slowed down and opened a window. The boy turned out to be 19-year-old Pradeep Mehra, who had just finished his work at McDonald’s and was returning home. Once it was evident that nothing was wrong, Kapri offered to drop the teen home, but Mehra politely turned him down and, without missing a beat, kept on running.
Surprised by his refusal. Kapri took out his cellphone and started filming their conversation because he could tell that there must be a story behind the midnight run. Mehra explained that he fell into the habit of running at midnight to keep fit so that he could achieve his dream of joining the army to serve his country. Kapri said the conversation left him deeply in awe of young Pradeep Mehra.
When asked if his regular midnight run was ever disturbed by cars, Mehra said, “I haven’t had too much of a problem with cars. But people are a different story! My midnight running habit does make people curious. Many have stopped to ask me why I run at this time of night, while others have made fun of me. There’s a lot of sarcasm （讥讽） too—I am warned that running like this will only get me chased by dogs. No matter what others say, I just smile at them. I’ve always believed that hard work has its own rewards, and that one day, I will reach my goal and succeed.”
Kapri came to help but instead left inspired. After asking permission to post the video, Kapri uploaded the recording, a little over 2 minutes, to his Twitter account. Kapri’s ending caption—“Run Pradeep run, to your brighter destiny”—touched many viewers.
24．Why did Kapri chat with Mehra at first
A．He was eager to give Mehra a ride back home.
B．He had a desire to film the story behind Mehra.
C．He thought the boy encountered some difficulties.
D．He aimed to warn Mehra of the dangers of running fast.
25．What do we know about Mehra’s regular midnight run
A．It encouraged others to run with him.
B．It frequently affected Mehra’s part-time job.
C．It sometimes interrupted the steady flow of traffic.
D．It received some unpleasant attention from passers-by.
26．Which of the following can best describe Mehra
A．Strict and honest. B．Brave and outgoing.
C．Adventurous and innovative. D．Devoted and determined.
27．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Nightly midnight run by an Indian teen B．The story about a chance encounter
C．A special bond with a running boy D．The wide spread of a recording
C
Sixty-six years ago, there was only one human-built object in Earth’s orbit （天体轨道）. It was the world’s first satellite. Try to guess how many human-made objects are circling the planet now. Ready
Your answer is wrong, unless you guessed 100 trillion （万亿）. That’s a jaw-dropping number. For years, the junk has formed an ever-growing mass near the Earth. The researchers are calling for a global agreement to limit the number of satellites and the amount of rubbish in space.
There are 9,000 active satellites in orbit. That could grow to more than 60,000 by 2030. The rest of that 100 trillion figure includes debris—everything from old rockets to accidentally dropped tools, and even paint chips （碎片）. Don’t think a paint chip is harmless. Traveling at 17,500 miles per hour, it can strike a spacecraft hard; causing dents （凹痕） and holes. All of the debris will eventually fall to the Earth and burn up in the atmosphere. But we’re replacing the junk more quickly than its falling.
Heather Koldewey, an ocean biologist, says, “Cleaning up space has a lot in common with the challenges of addressing environmental issues in the ocean.” Heather and her coauthors see hope for space. They look to the effort to clean up the oceans. In March 2022, nearly 200 countries signed a global plastics treaty at the United Nations. This is an agreement to throw less plastic in the ocean and deal with what’s already there. There could be similar rules for how much debris a launch （发射） can create. And technologies could be developed for cleaning up the rubbish.
Years ago, scientists on the International Space Station tested the Remove Debris satellite. Tracking the location and speed of floating debris, it used a net to catch the junk, which fell and burned up in the Earth’s atmosphere. The test was a success. It may have brought the world a step closer to a safer orbit.
28．What does the underlined word “jaw-dropping” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Correct. B．Specific. C．Shocking. D．Declining.
29．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The makeup of space debris. B．The whole description of space scenery.
C．The reasons for dealing with space junk. D．The number of satellites circling the Earth.
30．Why does the author mention plastic pollution in the ocean
A．To compare the junk in space with that in the ocean.
B．To prove space debris could eventually reach Earth’s oceans.
C．To show the space cleanup can be inspired by the ocean cleanup.
D．To argue that the ocean cleanup is harder than the space cleanup.
31．What do we know about the Remove Debris satellite
A．It indicated the possibility of reducing space debris.
B．It provided data on the size and speed of space debris.
C．It effectively removed a good deal of space debris from orbit.
D．It encouraged international cooperation on launching satellites.
D
If you’ve never heard of a biophilic city （亲自然城市） before, you probably will soon—there’s a growing movement globally.
A biophilic city is a city where the planning and design largely integrate （融合） the natural world into the daily lives of residents. It’s based on the idea that humans have a deep love for nature and desire to connect with nature.
“We describe the idea of biophilic cities as immersive （沉浸式的） nature—nature is not just something to be found in a park here and there that you have to walk to, but rather we need to reimagine the city as a park, or as a forest,” says Tim Beatley, a professor of sustainable communities. “There is a renewed appreciation for how essential nature is in cities and how it can help to make them more beautiful places.” Beatley says. “We know, for instance, that cities face great pressures from climate change—a key response must be nature and nature-based solutions, such as cooling cities with trees and urban forests.”
Beatley’s colleague. Peter Newman, also a professor of sustainability, says he has devoted nearly 50 years to activism, research and teaching how to make cities more sustainable He made a film with Beatley, called “Singapore: Biophilic City”.
Singapore is seen as an exceptional biophilic city. “In our film we show how biophilic values began with the first Prime Minister of Singapore saying that the environment in the city was as important as the economy.” says Newman, who got the idea of making the film after he spent some time in Singapore teaching a course. “Singapore is one of the best examples in showing that you can accommodate city development and population growth and also actually protect nature as well,” says Newman. Greenery is woven throughout the city, not only in many parks, but integrated even into the design of tall buildings.
“Singapore has now officially changed its motto from ‘Singapore, Garden City’ to ‘Singapore, a City in a Garden’,” says Beatley.
32．What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2
A．To explain a concept. B．To put forward an idea.
C．To provide an example. D．To introduce a general rule.
33 What can we infer from Beatley’s words in Paragraph 3
A．Parks in cities need to be renewed.
B．Biophilic cities face many problems.
C．It is difficult to imagine a city as a park.
D．Nature should be a key factor in city planning.
34．What does Newman’s film mainly focus on
A．The unforgettable experience in Singapore.
B．The rise of tall green buildings in Singapore.
C．Why Singapore chooses to be a biophilic city.
D．How Singapore balances the economy and the environment.
35．What might be the best title for the text
A．Singapore: a garden city B．Turning cities into gardens
C．The future of biophilic cities D．Nature: a solution to climate change
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you” to someone who has helped us or given us a gift. 36 . And this positive emotion can be good for our health—our emotional and physical health, as well as the health of our relationships.
Let’s start by looking at the mental health benefits of expressing gratitude. There have been many studies showing that writing a gratitude letter to another person improves mental health. One reason for this is that gratitude stops us from thinking about negative emotions over and over again. 37 .
But even if we don’t share our writing with anyone, the act of completing the exercise alone makes us happier and more satisfied with life. 38 . As we are essentially training our brain to be more in tune with noticing the posit ve, after several weeks or months, this becomes more intuitive （直觉的）. And so, the more we express gratitude, the more positive we feel.
39 . There are studies linking a gratitude practice to better sleep quality, better eating habits, and reduced inflammation （炎症） in people who have had heart problems.
So gratitude is clearly good for us, but is it also good for the people in our lives
The simple answer is yes. Gratitude is about feeling valued and helping others feel valued too. 40 And that’s on top of all the other ways—be it with family, partners, friends or even colleges. Maybe we should all stop counting sheep or counting calories and start counting our blessings instead.
A．And this gets better with time.
B．Gratitude appears to have a lasting effect.
C．Gratitude can also make us feel good in our bodies.
D．Feeling valued can help build stronger relationships.
E．People who regularly express gratitude are more patient.
F．It redirects our attention so that we focus on positive emotions.
G．It is a deeper appreciation for someone or something that makes us feel a positive emotion.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
完形填空（共15小题；每题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Sam Delauter owns Sunrise Diner in Ocean City, Maryland. He faced the rising food 41 . “I worried about my 42 when I saw bacon up 50 percent, eggs up 50 percent,” said Delauter. 29. He was 43 that he would have to shut down his diner.
Then he 44 his great-grandmother. Each year, Sunrise Diner produces about 1,000 pounds of bacon grease （油脂）—all of which ended up being 45 . Delauter thought he could make 46 out of this. His great-grandmother began the 47 during the Economic Crisis of the 1930s. “This was something that a lot of people did back then, but she 48 the tradition until her passing in 2006,” said Delauter.
Delauter turned to his grandfather for the 49 . He followed the instructions. The only 50 he made was adding essential oils （精油） for scent. “I 51 for two months.” he said when finally landing on the right formula （配方）. Now, the 52 brings him about $10,000 a year.
“To my surprise, it 53 about 1,000 pounds of food that would have gone into the rubbish each year.” said Delauter. His soap side business has helped him keep his diner
54 , and it has also created a stronger 55 . “My great-grandmother’s memory is living on.” said Delauter.
41．A．demand B．pollution C．cost D．consumption
42．A．health B．business C．qualification D．cuisine
43．A．relieved B．embarrassed C．shocked D．concerned
44．A．thought about B．heard of C．looked after D．told off
45．A．collected B．donated C．transported D．wasted
46．A．fuel B．soap C．snacks D．candles
47．A．practice B．research C．innovation D．instruction
48．A．changed B．stopped C．continued D．broke
49．A．funding B．material C．machine D．recipe
50．A．mistake B．promise C．comment D．adjustment
51．A．volunteered B．experimented C．interviewed D．vacationed
52．A．farm B．product C．bank D．contract
53．A．saves B．delivers C．produces D．stores
54．A．free B．busy C．open D．clean
55．A．connection B．economy C．community D．contrast
第Ⅱ卷（共55分）
第三部分 语言运用
第二节（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案写在答题卡相应位置。
Would people be mad at the attackers who throw mud at them Definitely not! It is not a practical joke but a 56 (bless). The flying mud sends heartfelt wishes as the crowd have fun. This 57 (delight) scene is just the highlight of the annual Monihei Carnival （狂欢节） 58 (hold) in Cangyuan Wa autonomous county in Yunnan.
“Monihei” is the Chinese pronunciation of the phrase “moh nin hei” used by the Wa ethnic group. 59 (mean) “This is what we seek and expect. Keep going!” It is said that the Monihei Carnival draws its significance 60 the customs and beliefs of the Wa people.
The Wa people have great respect for the color black. 61 symbolizes diligence （勤劳） and health. During the festival, participants from the Wa ethnic group apply a type of medicine to each other 62 (avoid) bad luck and seek health and safety.
63 (celebrate) the Monihei Carnival is not only a local tradition but has also become 64 attraction for tourists both at home and abroad. It 65 (call) the “Oriental （东方） Carnival”. “It’s a good occasion for people working in big cities to let off some steam,” an internet user commented online.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如下个星期你校将举办校园艺术节，校英文报为此进行“Meeting the Muse”征文大赛。请你用英语写一篇短文参赛。内容包括：
1．介绍一件你熟悉的艺术品（例如：绘画，雕塑，舞蹈，歌曲，建筑物，影视作品等等）的灵感来源；
2．该作品或灵感给你的启示。
3．注意：
4．词数80左右；
5．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节：（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。续写的词数应为150左右。
I fell seriously ill when I was twelve and I was in hospital for the better part of the summer. For the first week or so, I was so uncomfortable that I did nothing but sleep. As I started feeling better, I wanted to keep engaged. I read too quickly for my mom to keep me in books and wasn’t really interested in television either, so my mom was desperate （绝望的）.
One day, she accidentally hit on one of the most popular trends of the time: making bead （珠子） animals. She bought me a lot of silk thread （丝线）, a big bag of beads in every color of the rainbow, and a book that taught me how to make all different types of animals. I got the hang of it quickly, and enjoyed making bead animals, such as snakes, rabbits and turtles.
One morning, one of the nurses came in, saw me working on a beaded keychain, and praised it warmly as cute. She was one of my favorite nurses, so I offered her one. and she quickly attached the keychain to her ID badge （徽章）. An elder nurse asked for one, so I gave her one, too, and then my doctor… and then it seemed like everyone wanted one! I started spending most of my time making them. My mother felt bad that it was turning from a hobby into a burden （负担）, but I truly enjoyed it and wanted to make something for everybody who’d been so nice to me when I was sick.
The nurses proudly wore them on their badges, which not only made me smile but also made the other patients smile. Joy was brought into the wards （病房）, making us more cheerful. The head nurse also received such a gift and she appreciated it so much. She told me the children in other wards kept asking her where she got it.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Her words reminded me that I could do something. ______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
The day came for me to give gifts to the children in the wards. _____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
高二英语试题 2024.11
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。满分150分，考试用时120分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答案卡一并交回。
注意事项：
1．答第Ⅰ卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2．选出每小题答案前，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。所有试题的答案，写在答题卡上，不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
第Ⅰ卷（共95分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A． 19.15. B． 9.18. C． 9.15.
答案是C。
1．When does the museum close on weekends
A．At 5:00 pm. B．At 5:30 pm. C．At 6:00 pm.
2．What does the man think of the film
A．Violent. B．Excellent. C．Boring.
3．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Colleagues. C．Classmates.
4．What does the man dislike about the woman’s paper
A．Its topic. B．Its language. C．Its examples.
5．What is the weather like now
A．Foggy. B．Rainy. C．Sunny.
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．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．At a restaurant. B．In the office. C．At home.
7．What is the man going to do this evening
A．Work overtime. B．Do some cooking. C．Visit a furniture store.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．Why does the woman come to the man
A．To sign up for a class.
B．To design evening courses.
C．To ask for business advice.
9．How much does the woman have to pay
A．$50. B．$450. C．$500.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10．Who is the man
A．A librarian. B．A bookseller. C．A university professor.
11．How often does the book sale take place
A．Once a year. B．Twice a year. C．Three times a year.
12．What do we know about the book the woman wants to buy
A．It costs a lot of money.
B．It can be bought online.
C．It is unavailable for this year’s sale.
13．What will volunteers do for the book sale
A．Set up the tables. B．Sort the books. C．Label the books.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14．What is provided at the Ocean Hotel
A．Free Wi-Fi. B．Free breakfast. C．A discount on the price.
15．What makes the woman give up the Pine Hotel
A．Its location. B．Its service. C．Its price.
16．How much does the Sunrise Hotel charge per night this week
A．$140 B．$100 C．$90.
17．Which hotel do the speakers finally choose
A．The Royal Hotel. B．The Sunrise Hotel C．The Ocean Hotel.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What is the speaker talking about
A．The interests of the elderly. B．A new trend in toy-making. C．People’s demand for toys.
19．Why does Educational Insights produce toys for the elderly
A．To enrich the product line
B．To meet the needs of the elderly.
C．To compete with Ageless Innovation.
20．What is the limitation of the products according to the speaker
A．They fail to improve everyday life skills.
B．They can’t reduce players’ loneliness.
C．They require special skills.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中、选出最佳选项。并答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
Travel Photographer of the Year—Overall Winner
The overall winner of Travel Photographer of the Year 2024 will be the photographer who submits （提交） the best two portfolios （作品集） across the following four categories: Faces, People, Cultures; Planet Earth—landscapes, climate & water; Travel in Monochrome; Wildlife, Nature & Underwater.
What winning means…
The winner receives a great prize, but—equally importantly—has the satisfaction of winning one of the most hotly-contested photography awards in the world, which is now in its 21st year.
The international recognition that goes with success has raised the profile of past winners, helping them to sell their images, obtain orders and much more.
How many images
Two portfolios of four images each in any of the four portfolio categories. You can enter the same category more than once, or enter two, three or four separate categories as often as you wish.
Am I qualified
Entry is automatic （自动的） if you have submitted two or more four-image portfolios in any portfolio category.
Prizes
The winner of this category will receive a 2,000 cash prize plus a portfolio review by a leading New York photographer’s agent. Frank Meo, plus Radiant Photo imaging software.
21．What is the significance of winning the Travel Photographer of the Year award
A．Raising international reputation.
B．Guaranteeing a career in photography.
C．Obtaining a chance to work in New York.
D．Allowing automatic entry into future photography contests.
22．How many images are required to enter the competition
A．At least 4 images. B．At least 8 images. C．24 images at most. D．32 images at most.
23．What benefit can the winner receive apart from the cash prize
A．The latest photographic equipment.
B．A photography exhibition in New York.
C．Training in using new imaging software.
D．Comments from a photography professional.
B
At 11:45 pm on March 19, Vinod Kapri, a former TV journalist and award-winning filmmaker, was returning home from a dinner. As he was driving along Golf Course Road in the northern Indian city of Noida, near New Delhi, he spotted a kid racing along in the dead of night.
Kapri was alarmed at first—it was late and he was running so fast. So he slowed down and opened a window. The boy turned out to be 19-year-old Pradeep Mehra, who had just finished his work at McDonald’s and was returning home. Once it was evident that nothing was wrong, Kapri offered to drop the teen home, but Mehra politely turned him down and, without missing a beat, kept on running.
Surprised by his refusal. Kapri took out his cellphone and started filming their conversation because he could tell that there must be a story behind the midnight run. Mehra explained that he fell into the habit of running at midnight to keep fit so that he could achieve his dream of joining the army to serve his country. Kapri said the conversation left him deeply in awe of young Pradeep Mehra.
When asked if his regular midnight run was ever disturbed by cars, Mehra said, “I haven’t had too much of a problem with cars. But people are a different story! My midnight running habit does make people curious. Many have stopped to ask me why I run at this time of night, while others have made fun of me. There’s a lot of sarcasm （讥讽） too—I am warned that running like this will only get me chased by dogs. No matter what others say, I just smile at them. I’ve always believed that hard work has its own rewards, and that one day, I will reach my goal and succeed.”
Kapri came to help but instead left inspired. After asking permission to post the video, Kapri uploaded the recording, a little over 2 minutes, to his Twitter account. Kapri’s ending caption—“Run Pradeep run, to your brighter destiny”—touched many viewers.
24．Why did Kapri chat with Mehra at first
A．He was eager to give Mehra a ride back home.
B．He had a desire to film the story behind Mehra.
C．He thought the boy encountered some difficulties.
D．He aimed to warn Mehra of the dangers of running fast.
25．What do we know about Mehra’s regular midnight run
A．It encouraged others to run with him.
B．It frequently affected Mehra’s part-time job.
C．It sometimes interrupted the steady flow of traffic.
D．It received some unpleasant attention from passers-by.
26．Which of the following can best describe Mehra
A．Strict and honest. B．Brave and outgoing.
C．Adventurous and innovative. D．Devoted and determined.
27．What can be a suitable title for the text
A．Nightly midnight run by an Indian teen B．The story about a chance encounter
C．A special bond with a running boy D．The wide spread of a recording
C
Sixty-six years ago, there was only one human-built object in Earth’s orbit （天体轨道）. It was the world’s first satellite. Try to guess how many human-made objects are circling the planet now. Ready
Your answer is wrong, unless you guessed 100 trillion （万亿）. That’s a jaw-dropping number. For years, the junk has formed an ever-growing mass near the Earth. The researchers are calling for a global agreement to limit the number of satellites and the amount of rubbish in space.
There are 9,000 active satellites in orbit. That could grow to more than 60,000 by 2030. The rest of that 100 trillion figure includes debris—everything from old rockets to accidentally dropped tools, and even paint chips （碎片）. Don’t think a paint chip is harmless. Traveling at 17,500 miles per hour, it can strike a spacecraft hard; causing dents （凹痕） and holes. All of the debris will eventually fall to the Earth and burn up in the atmosphere. But we’re replacing the junk more quickly than its falling.
Heather Koldewey, an ocean biologist, says, “Cleaning up space has a lot in common with the challenges of addressing environmental issues in the ocean.” Heather and her coauthors see hope for space. They look to the effort to clean up the oceans. In March 2022, nearly 200 countries signed a global plastics treaty at the United Nations. This is an agreement to throw less plastic in the ocean and deal with what’s already there. There could be similar rules for how much debris a launch （发射） can create. And technologies could be developed for cleaning up the rubbish.
Years ago, scientists on the International Space Station tested the Remove Debris satellite. Tracking the location and speed of floating debris, it used a net to catch the junk, which fell and burned up in the Earth’s atmosphere. The test was a success. It may have brought the world a step closer to a safer orbit.
28．What does the underlined word “jaw-dropping” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A．Correct. B．Specific. C．Shocking. D．Declining.
29．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The makeup of space debris. B．The whole description of space scenery.
C．The reasons for dealing with space junk. D．The number of satellites circling the Earth.
30．Why does the author mention plastic pollution in the ocean
A．To compare the junk in space with that in the ocean.
B．To prove space debris could eventually reach Earth’s oceans.
C．To show the space cleanup can be inspired by the ocean cleanup.
D．To argue that the ocean cleanup is harder than the space cleanup.
31．What do we know about the Remove Debris satellite
A．It indicated the possibility of reducing space debris.
B．It provided data on the size and speed of space debris.
C．It effectively removed a good deal of space debris from orbit.
D．It encouraged international cooperation on launching satellites.
D
If you’ve never heard of a biophilic city （亲自然城市） before, you probably will soon—there’s a growing movement globally.
A biophilic city is a city where the planning and design largely integrate （融合） the natural world into the daily lives of residents. It’s based on the idea that humans have a deep love for nature and desire to connect with nature.
“We describe the idea of biophilic cities as immersive （沉浸式的） nature—nature is not just something to be found in a park here and there that you have to walk to, but rather we need to reimagine the city as a park, or as a forest,” says Tim Beatley, a professor of sustainable communities. “There is a renewed appreciation for how essential nature is in cities and how it can help to make them more beautiful places.” Beatley says. “We know, for instance, that cities face great pressures from climate change—a key response must be nature and nature-based solutions, such as cooling cities with trees and urban forests.”
Beatley’s colleague. Peter Newman, also a professor of sustainability, says he has devoted nearly 50 years to activism, research and teaching how to make cities more sustainable He made a film with Beatley, called “Singapore: Biophilic City”.
Singapore is seen as an exceptional biophilic city. “In our film we show how biophilic values began with the first Prime Minister of Singapore saying that the environment in the city was as important as the economy.” says Newman, who got the idea of making the film after he spent some time in Singapore teaching a course. “Singapore is one of the best examples in showing that you can accommodate city development and population growth and also actually protect nature as well,” says Newman. Greenery is woven throughout the city, not only in many parks, but integrated even into the design of tall buildings.
“Singapore has now officially changed its motto from ‘Singapore, Garden City’ to ‘Singapore, a City in a Garden’,” says Beatley.
32．What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 2
A．To explain a concept. B．To put forward an idea.
C．To provide an example. D．To introduce a general rule.
33 What can we infer from Beatley’s words in Paragraph 3
A．Parks in cities need to be renewed.
B．Biophilic cities face many problems.
C．It is difficult to imagine a city as a park.
D．Nature should be a key factor in city planning.
34．What does Newman’s film mainly focus on
A．The unforgettable experience in Singapore.
B．The rise of tall green buildings in Singapore.
C．Why Singapore chooses to be a biophilic city.
D．How Singapore balances the economy and the environment.
35．What might be the best title for the text
A．Singapore: a garden city B．Turning cities into gardens
C．The future of biophilic cities D．Nature: a solution to climate change
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Gratitude is more than just saying “thank you” to someone who has helped us or given us a gift. 36 . And this positive emotion can be good for our health—our emotional and physical health, as well as the health of our relationships.
Let’s start by looking at the mental health benefits of expressing gratitude. There have been many studies showing that writing a gratitude letter to another person improves mental health. One reason for this is that gratitude stops us from thinking about negative emotions over and over again. 37 .
But even if we don’t share our writing with anyone, the act of completing the exercise alone makes us happier and more satisfied with life. 38 . As we are essentially training our brain to be more in tune with noticing the posit ve, after several weeks or months, this becomes more intuitive （直觉的）. And so, the more we express gratitude, the more positive we feel.
39 . There are studies linking a gratitude practice to better sleep quality, better eating habits, and reduced inflammation （炎症） in people who have had heart problems.
So gratitude is clearly good for us, but is it also good for the people in our lives
The simple answer is yes. Gratitude is about feeling valued and helping others feel valued too. 40 And that’s on top of all the other ways—be it with family, partners, friends or even colleges. Maybe we should all stop counting sheep or counting calories and start counting our blessings instead.
A．And this gets better with time.
B．Gratitude appears to have a lasting effect.
C．Gratitude can also make us feel good in our bodies.
D．Feeling valued can help build stronger relationships.
E．People who regularly express gratitude are more patient.
F．It redirects our attention so that we focus on positive emotions.
G．It is a deeper appreciation for someone or something that makes us feel a positive emotion.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
完形填空（共15小题；每题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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Sam Delauter owns Sunrise Diner in Ocean City, Maryland. He faced the rising food 41 . “I worried about my 42 when I saw bacon up 50 percent, eggs up 50 percent,” said Delauter. 29. He was 43 that he would have to shut down his diner.
Then he 44 his great-grandmother. Each year, Sunrise Diner produces about 1,000 pounds of bacon grease （油脂）—all of which ended up being 45 . Delauter thought he could make 46 out of this. His great-grandmother began the 47 during the Economic Crisis of the 1930s. “This was something that a lot of people did back then, but she 48 the tradition until her passing in 2006,” said Delauter.
Delauter turned to his grandfather for the 49 . He followed the instructions. The only 50 he made was adding essential oils （精油） for scent. “I 51 for two months.” he said when finally landing on the right formula （配方）. Now, the 52 brings him about $10,000 a year.
“To my surprise, it 53 about 1,000 pounds of food that would have gone into the rubbish each year.” said Delauter. His soap side business has helped him keep his diner
54 , and it has also created a stronger 55 . “My great-grandmother’s memory is living on.” said Delauter.
41．A．demand B．pollution C．cost D．consumption
42．A．health B．business C．qualification D．cuisine
43．A．relieved B．embarrassed C．shocked D．concerned
44．A．thought about B．heard of C．looked after D．told off
45．A．collected B．donated C．transported D．wasted
46．A．fuel B．soap C．snacks D．candles
47．A．practice B．research C．innovation D．instruction
48．A．changed B．stopped C．continued D．broke
49．A．funding B．material C．machine D．recipe
50．A．mistake B．promise C．comment D．adjustment
51．A．volunteered B．experimented C．interviewed D．vacationed
52．A．farm B．product C．bank D．contract
53．A．saves B．delivers C．produces D．stores
54．A．free B．busy C．open D．clean
55．A．connection B．economy C．community D．contrast
第Ⅱ卷（共55分）
第三部分 语言运用
第二节（共10题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。请将答案写在答题卡相应位置。
Would people be mad at the attackers who throw mud at them Definitely not! It is not a practical joke but a 56 (bless). The flying mud sends heartfelt wishes as the crowd have fun. This 57 (delight) scene is just the highlight of the annual Monihei Carnival （狂欢节） 58 (hold) in Cangyuan Wa autonomous county in Yunnan.
“Monihei” is the Chinese pronunciation of the phrase “moh nin hei” used by the Wa ethnic group. 59 (mean) “This is what we seek and expect. Keep going!” It is said that the Monihei Carnival draws its significance 60 the customs and beliefs of the Wa people.
The Wa people have great respect for the color black. 61 symbolizes diligence （勤劳） and health. During the festival, participants from the Wa ethnic group apply a type of medicine to each other 62 (avoid) bad luck and seek health and safety.
63 (celebrate) the Monihei Carnival is not only a local tradition but has also become 64 attraction for tourists both at home and abroad. It 65 (call) the “Oriental （东方） Carnival”. “It’s a good occasion for people working in big cities to let off some steam,” an internet user commented online.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如下个星期你校将举办校园艺术节，校英文报为此进行“Meeting the Muse”征文大赛。请你用英语写一篇短文参赛。内容包括：
1．介绍一件你熟悉的艺术品（例如：绘画，雕塑，舞蹈，歌曲，建筑物，影视作品等等）的灵感来源；
2．该作品或灵感给你的启示。
3．注意：
4．词数80左右；
5．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
第二节：（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。续写的词数应为150左右。
I fell seriously ill when I was twelve and I was in hospital for the better part of the summer. For the first week or so, I was so uncomfortable that I did nothing but sleep. As I started feeling better, I wanted to keep engaged. I read too quickly for my mom to keep me in books and wasn’t really interested in television either, so my mom was desperate （绝望的）.
One day, she accidentally hit on one of the most popular trends of the time: making bead （珠子） animals. She bought me a lot of silk thread （丝线）, a big bag of beads in every color of the rainbow, and a book that taught me how to make all different types of animals. I got the hang of it quickly, and enjoyed making bead animals, such as snakes, rabbits and turtles.
One morning, one of the nurses came in, saw me working on a beaded keychain, and praised it warmly as cute. She was one of my favorite nurses, so I offered her one. and she quickly attached the keychain to her ID badge （徽章）. An elder nurse asked for one, so I gave her one, too, and then my doctor… and then it seemed like everyone wanted one! I started spending most of my time making them. My mother felt bad that it was turning from a hobby into a burden （负担）, but I truly enjoyed it and wanted to make something for everybody who’d been so nice to me when I was sick.
The nurses proudly wore them on their badges, which not only made me smile but also made the other patients smile. Joy was brought into the wards （病房）, making us more cheerful. The head nurse also received such a gift and she appreciated it so much. She told me the children in other wards kept asking her where she got it.
注意：
1．续写词数应为150左右；
2．请按如下格式作答。
Her words reminded me that I could do something. ______________________________________________
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The day came for me to give gifts to the children in the wards. _____________________________________
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