2024-2025学年江苏省苏州市常熟市高二上学期期中调研英语试卷（含答案）
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2024-2025学年江苏省苏州市常熟市高二上学期期中调研英语试卷2024.11
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Tips for Introducing Yourself in an Online Course
One of the first assignments you’re likely to encounter as an online student is introducing yourself. Here are some tips for making a great impression in your online course.
The Basics
If your instructors post their own introduction, mirroring the information they provide is a good place to start.
●Your name.
Your name will be visible on your post, but if there’s a pronoun you prefer to be called, let others know.
●The degree you’re pursuing.
Why did you choose this degree and what are your long-term goals
The Details
You don’t need to get more personal than you’re comfortable with but providing some details can help instructors and students remember who you are.
●Where you’re from.
Is there something interesting about your hometown
●Hobbies.
Love reading Mention your favorite authors or works. Your goals for the course.
If you choose the course because it corresponds with a career goal, bring it up! Your instructors may have additional resources that can help, and students with similar interests can connect to network.
The Format
●Use complete sentences and proper grammar.
●Break up your text.
Post and Connect
Make connections by posting meaningful responses to your classmates’ introductions.
●Respond to classmates’ posts.
Read posts carefully and respond to a detail that stands out to you.
●Give your classmates something to respond to.
ls there something you’d like to know about your classmates Ask in your introduction so your classmates can respond.
21. Which of the following should be included in the basic introduction
A. Your birthplace. B. Your interests.
C. Your preferred pronoun. D. Your personal qualities.
22. What can you do to get more help from your instructors
A. Introduce yourself in a casual way. B. Clarify a career goal for the course.
C. Provide details as many as possible. D. Mirror the information they provide.
23. How can you make connections with classmates effectively
A. Offer them some advice on learning the course.
B. Ask them some questions about the online course.
C. Contact those who have similar interests with you.
D. Make responses to the details that impress you most.
B
On a Saturday in November, Annacarin Elf, the head of Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was unlocked, she entered the library, and was surprised that people were using it like on a regular day.
However, it was scheduled to be closed for the November 4 All Saints’ Day holiday, dedicated to remembering the dearly departed and for spending time with family. “In the library, many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in the children’s section and others were searching for books on the computer,” Elf told The Local.
It seemed that Elf’s colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays, people just assumed they could walk in. Elf called to check with her staff team, before announcing that the library was about to close. The visitors calmly shut their books and left, some taking their books with them.
It’s later demonstrated that 446 locals visited the city library, borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What’s remarkable is that clients checked out their books via the library’s electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been returned!
While Elf did express surprise that the library seemed emptier than usual, due to the lack of staff, she highly praised the care shown by locals: “Nothing was destroyed. It’s amazing that Gothenburgers enter an empty library and treat it so lovingly.” The library itself was quick to show its support in an appreciative post with “Thank you for Saturday, dear Gothenburg.”
This story really appealed to Swedes, going viral in the country. They were moved by this community’s respect for the books and equipment of what is a treasured community resource. The Mayor EU has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serves as an experiment of the possibility of operating a totally automated library.
24. Why did Elf enter the library on Saturday
A. She was doing some research. B. She forgot that it was a holiday.
C. The library was accidentally left open. D. The library was usually open on Saturdays.
25. What did the visitors do in the library
A. They checked the self-service system. B. They volunteered to serve as librarians.
C. They behaved normally and respectfully. D. They had equipment checked in the library.
26. What wins the heart of Swedes in this story
A. The honest community spirit. B. The library’s appreciation to visitors.
C. The treasured community’s resources. D. The library’s amazing Saturday service.
27. What can be the best title of the text
A. A Library Looked Up To The Bookworms
B. A Library Can Bring Out The Best In People
C. A Library Operated An Unusual Experiment
D. A Library Was Open For All Saints’ Day Holiday
C
A machine can now not only beat you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate. Last year, in a public debate in San Francisco, a software program called Project Debater beat its human opponents, including Noa Ovadia, Israel’s former national debating champion.
Project Debater is a machine that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to form a spoken argument. Speaking with a voice similar to Siri, it can even listen and answer to opposing statements, much like a real person.
Brilliant though it is, Project Debater has some weaknesses. It takes sentences from its library of documents and prebuilt arguments and strings them together. This can lead to the kinds of errors no human would make. Such wrinkles will no doubt be ironed out, yet they also point to a fundamental problem. As Kristian Hammond, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University, put it, “There’s never a stage at which the system knows what it’s talking about.”
What Hammond is referring to is the question of meaning, and meaning is central to what distinguishes the least intelligent of humans from the most intelligent of machines. A computer works with symbols. Its program states a set of rules to transform one string of symbols into another. But it does not state what those symbols mean. Indeed, to a computer, meaning is irrelevant. Humans, in thinking, talking, reading and writing, also work with symbols. But for humans, meaning is everything. When we communicate, we communicate meaning. What matters is not just the outside of a string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are arranged but what they mean.
Meaning emerges through a process of social interaction, not of computation, interaction that shapes the content of the symbols in our heads. The rules that assign meaning lie not just inside our heads, but also outside, in society, in social memory, social conventions and social relations. It is this that distinguishes humans from machines. And that’s why, however astonishing Project Debater may seem, the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with artificial intelligence.
28. Why does the author mention Noa Ovadia in the first paragraph
A. To compare the use of software programs.
B. To show the intelligence of Project Debater.
C. To introduce the designer of Project Debater.
D. To emphasize the fairness of the competition.
29. What does the underlined word “wrinkles” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Ambition. B. Opposition. C. Differences. D. Mistakes.
30. What is Project Debater unable to do according to Hammond
A. Create rules. B. Talk fluently.
C. Comprehend meaning. D. Identify difficult words.
31. What is the author’s opinion according to the last paragraph
A. Social interaction is key to understanding symbols.
B. The human brain has potential yet to be developed.
C. Ancient philosophers set good examples for debaters.
D. Artificial intelligence ensures humans a bright future.
D
Tears, usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds and often associated with human emotions, have sparked curiosity regarding their presence in nonhuman animals. While humans have long been viewed as the only species to produce tears in response to emotions, recent researchers dive into the possibility of similar occurrences in other creatures.
Tears serve various purposes across species. The primary function of tears lies in its contribution to maintaining eye health, while reflex (反射性的) tears flush our eyes in response to external irritants (刺激物). Emotional tears, however, remain a subject of debate. Historically, societies perceived emotional crying as uniquely human, associating it with expressions of sadness or vulnerability.
Although scientific consensus still favors emotional tears as a human trait, recent investigations suggest otherwise. A study published in 2022 observed tear secretion (分泌物) in dogs during positive emotional encounters, such as reuniting with their owners. This phenomenon, triggered by the hormone oxytocin, which is also known as the cuddle chemical, helping to connect social contact with feelings of pleasure, potentially strengthens the bond between humans and dogs.
Moreover, observations of domestic pigs and rats have revealed tear-like secretions when in a state of tension, indicating a possible emotional response. These findings challenge the concept of emotional tears being exclusive to humans.
Despite anecdotal (传闻的) evidence of animals displaying signs of sadness, such as elephants, gorillas, and wolves, scientific backing remains rare. Professionals working with animals have reported no instances of emotional crying. Anecdotes often lead to anthropomorphism, regarding human behaviors as animal’s without solid evidence. The viral video of a “crying” bison (野牛) gained widespread attention, yet experts suggest a more reasonable explanation, such as irritation from dust or wind. While ancient pictures, like the bison painting in the Chauvet cave, hint at tear-like imagery, concrete evidence is lacking.
In conclusion, while emotional tears remain primarily associated with humans, emerging research suggests the possibility of similar phenomena in certain animal species. Further studies are needed to uncover the complexities of emotional responses across the animal kingdom.
32. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Human tears and those of other creatures.
B. The emotional significance of human tears.
C. An introduction to tears in nonhuman animals.
D. The relationship between tears and human emotions.
33. Which animals exhibit tear-like secretions during stressful conditions
A. Dogs. B. Bison.
C. Elephants and gorillas. D. Domestic pigs and rats.
34. Why is the viral video of the “crying” bison mentioned in Paragraph 5
A. To suggest that animals are capable of emotional crying.
B. To emphasize the importance of viral videos in scientific research.
C. To highlight the need for further investigation into the bison painting.
D. To illustrate how anecdotes can lead to misconceptions about animal behavior.
35. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Why Do Animals Possess Emotional Tears
B. Whether Do Animals Possess Emotional Tears
C. Why Do Animals Possess Emotional Responses
D. Whether Do Animals Possess Emotional Responses
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Standing on a hill at Cliveden Gardens on a sunny winter day, its dark-green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees took my breath away.____36____ It’s just a local park near London that I’d never heard of during my eight years living in the UK. As I admired the peaceful garden, it taught me a lesson about the British culture of understatement (低调).
“The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated,” my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. “This is the landscape I grew up with”, he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn’t shout about its beauty. ___37___
I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London. ___38___ Indeed, Oxford and Cambridge and the beloved Lake District National Park are some iconic symbols of Britain. But it would be a pity if they miss out on the lesser-known parts of the English landscape.
___39___ I remember a straight-A classmate once telling me he “survived exams” and another friend from Oxford introducing himself as “studying in the countryside”. This modesty also has its mirror in Chinese culture. I remember my parents’ telling me to work hard but not to exaggerate my achievements. Chinese culture is full of proverbs such as “real gold will shine sooner or later”, to encourage long-term devotion to one’s chosen area of expertise.
Experiencing both cultures, I’ve realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement. ___40___ It reflects the unspoken charm in both British and Chinese traditions. And it’s an off-the-beaten-path attraction well worth exploration.
A. I’ve been impressed by British humor all the time.
B. They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation.
C. But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance.
D. Cliveden isn’t a famous holiday place where visitors flock.
E. Rather, its beauty is reserved for the local community only.
F. This mix makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden.
G. Over the years, I’ve been familiarizing myself with British modesty.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共三节，满分35分)
第一节 完形填空 (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。
I was young and determined to take an adventurous trip. But ____41____ nearly 875 yards out of a cable car (缆车), with a rubber band attached to my ankles, was not part of my plan. It’s ____42____ how intentions can change.
Staring over the ____43____ of the cable car, my heart was in my throat. I ____44____ heard the others behind me counting down. How could I have let myself be ____45____ into this It was crazy!
My palms were ____46____, and my heart was pounding.
“Five.” They started the ____47____ for the second time, ignoring my useless protests.
“Four.”
“Three.”
“Two.” In that instant I ____48____ my mind a million times and came to the final ____49____ that there was no way I could allow myself to leap out of the cable car suspended so high off the ground.
_____50_____ my ankles please!
Then...
“One.”
I let go and leaped out as far as I could. If there had been time to _____51_____ it for another second, I would have stopped myself. But instead, I jumped.
It felt as if all my fears, insecurities, and doubts were being let go. An enormous sense of _____52_____ rose up in me. As I fell toward the earth _____53_____ first, I saw my new friends waiting for me on the ground and could hear them _____54_____ my victory over fear.
Jumping out of the cable car put me on _____55_____ of the world, and that’s where I am determined to remain for the rest of my life.
41. A. sliding B. jumping C. running D. climbing
42. A. unacceptable B. important C. inspiring D. funny
43. A. bottom B. edge C. middle D. ceiling
44. A. correctly B. frequently C. barely D. actually
45. A. talked B. looked C. checked D. turned
46. A. warm B. dry C. sweaty D. icy
47. A. encouragement B. order C. process D. countdown
48. A. changed B. fixed C. focused D. made
49. A. attempt B. decision C. destination D. stage
50. A. Untie B. Hold C. Unfold D. Catch
51. A. approve of B. complain of C. think about D. dream about
52. A. uncertainty B. freedom C. trust D. panic
53. A. head B. hands C. feet D. back
54. A. screaming B. waving C. claiming D. applauding
55. A. end B. top C. outside D. center
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题，共55分）
第四部分 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The full moon lights up the sky on ___56___ evening of the Lantern Festival. The festival, which falls ___57___ the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, marks the end of more than two weeks of Chinese New Year ___58___ (celebrate) each year.
Solving “lantern riddles” is among the many popular traditional activities for the festival, which include eating tangyuan, enjoying the full moon, and ___59___ (lose) in colorful lighted lanterns. These guessing games ___60___ (refer) to as lantern riddles because they involve riddles ___61___ (write) on lanterns or on slips of paper attached to lanterns. They often contain messages of great ___62___ (wise) and good fortune, and give children and others of all ages the opportunity to have fun while practicing language and problem-analyzing skills.
A good many of the classic riddles connect with Chinese characters, historical figures, literary references, or names of cities and other places in China. People must guess the answer by thinking about the ___63___ (variety) meanings of the words and phrases that make up the riddle. ___64___ (basic), a tip will be provided, such as indicating ____65____ the answer is a person, a place, or a thing.
第五部分 单词填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
66. A dropped cigarette on a carpet of the 8th floor is to _______ (责怪) for the deadly fire.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
67. Some films are now _______ (赞助) by leading brands, so that only their products appear in the films. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
68. During his travels, he visited famous mountains and great rivers, ______________(遇到) different customs and practices. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
69. If someone makes a bad mistake which ________ (无意中)harms their own interests, they are said to have scored an own goal.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
70. She revealed that the secret of her _______ (一贯) good performance was the training that she never missed. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
71. An explorer may find the journey difficult at first, but finally his efforts will be r_______.（根据首字母单词拼写）
72. Though journalists are c_________ to presenting the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports. (根据首字母单词拼写)
73. Based on the psychology behind creating a desire to buy, advertisers have developed ways of p_______ people into purchasing their products. （根据首字母单词拼写）
74. Li Bai grew up in the most glorious period of the Tang Dynasty, a time of economic boom and social s_______.（根据首字母单词拼写）
75. The Qingming Scroll provides a c_______ look at the life during the Northern Song Dynasty. （根据首字母单词拼写）
第六部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 （满分15分）
76. 假定你是李华，你校将举办关于奥运会的演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 首届现代奥运会； 2. 奥运会口号； 3. 你最喜欢的一名运动员及其成就。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Olympic Games
Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks for your listening!
第二节 （满分20分）
77. 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。
At Piedmont Middle School, a kid could run track or play tennis, but everyone wanted to be on the soccer team. Laura had dreamed of earning glory for the Falcons ever since the first grade, when her older brother Toni scored the winning goal in the county middle school championship. The day she joined the team as a sixth-grader, she felt like she could fly.
But, unfortunately, her joy didn’t last. She spent most of the season on the bench. It was all because of the huge mistake she made in her first game. She passed the ball in the completely wrong direction! Straight to an enemy in blue, who quickly shot it into the corner of the net, scoring. The coach benched Laura for the rest of the game. When the Falcons lost 1-0,she was crushed.
Now that the season was over, she just wanted to forget about soccer. She clearly wasn’t good enough to play with the Falcons, and that was that.
A few days later, Laura’s mother found her lying on the sofa, watching music videos on her . phone.
“You’d be better off praticing,” her mother said.
“What for ” Laura said, rolling her eyes. “It won’t help me. I need someone to watch me and tell me how I can improve. I can’t get better by myself.”
Sighing, her mom sank down on the sofa. “Laura, for every lock, there is a key. We just have to find it.”
After a moment, she added, “What if I film you during practice to help you find ways to improve ”
“But the season’s over, Mom. No more practice, remember ”
“The best players keep practicing even when the season’s over,” her mother said. “You remember Toni spending all summer bouncing a ball off his head in the driveway. He used to run ten miles a day in the Arizona summer sun. You think he did that for fun “
“But to practice plays I need at least one other person,” Laura protested.
Her mother patted her on the knee. “We’ll find that key, too,” she said.
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。
The next morning, Laura’s mother shook her awake early, “Come on, Laura; it’ s soccer time.”
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When the next season came around, Laura was ready.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
2024.11
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Tips for Introducing Yourself in an Online Course
One of the first assignments you’re likely to encounter as an online student is introducing yourself. Here are some tips for making a great impression in your online course.
The Basics
If your instructors post their own introduction, mirroring the information they provide is a good place to start.
●Your name.
Your name will be visible on your post, but if there’s a pronoun you prefer to be called, let others know.
●The degree you’re pursuing.
Why did you choose this degree and what are your long-term goals
The Details
You don’t need to get more personal than you’re comfortable with but providing some details can help instructors and students remember who you are.
●Where you’re from.
Is there something interesting about your hometown
●Hobbies.
Love reading Mention your favorite authors or works. Your goals for the course.
If you choose the course because it corresponds with a career goal, bring it up! Your instructors may have additional resources that can help, and students with similar interests can connect to network.
The Format
●Use complete sentences and proper grammar.
●Break up your text.
Post and Connect
Make connections by posting meaningful responses to your classmates’ introductions.
●Respond to classmates’ posts.
Read posts carefully and respond to a detail that stands out to you.
●Give your classmates something to respond to.
ls there something you’d like to know about your classmates Ask in your introduction so your classmates can respond
21. Which of the following should be included in the basic introduction
A. Your birthplace. B. Your interests.
C. Your preferred pronoun. D. Your personal qualities.
22. What can you do to get more help from your instructors
A. Introduce yourself in a casual way. B. Clarify a career goal for the course.
C. Provide details as many as possible. D. Mirror the information they provide.
23. How can you make connections with classmates effectively
A. Offer them some advice on learning the course.
B. Ask them some questions about the online course.
C. Contact those who have similar interests with you.
D. Make responses to the details that impress you most.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
B
On a Saturday in November, Annacarin Elf, the head of Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was unlocked, she entered the library, and was surprised that people were using it like on a regular day.
However, it was scheduled to be closed for the November 4 All Saints’ Day holiday, dedicated to remembering the dearly departed and for spending time with family. “In the library, many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in the children’s section and others were searching for books on the computer,” Elf told The Local.
It seemed that Elf’s colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays, people just assumed they could walk in. Elf called to check with her staff team, before announcing that the library was about to close. The visitors calmly shut their books and left, some taking their books with them.
It’s later demonstrated that 446 locals visited the city library, borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What’s remarkable is that clients checked out their books via the library’s electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been returned!
While Elf did express surprise that the library seemed emptier than usual, due to the lack of staff, she highly praised the care shown by locals: “Nothing was destroyed. It’s amazing that Gothenburgers enter an empty library and treat it so lovingly.” The library itself was quick to show its support in an appreciative post with “Thank you for Saturday, dear Gothenburg.”
This story really appealed to Swedes, going viral in the country. They were moved by this community’s respect for the books and equipment of what is a treasured community resource. The Mayor EU has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serves as an experiment of the possibility of operating a totally automated library.
24. Why did Elf enter the library on Saturday
A. She was doing some research. B. She forgot that it was a holiday.
C. The library was accidentally left open. D. The library was usually open on Saturdays.
25. What did the visitors do in the library
A. They checked the self-service system. B. They volunteered to serve as librarians.
C. They behaved normally and respectfully. D. They had equipment checked in the library.
26. What wins the heart of Swedes in this story
A. The honest community spirit. B. The library’s appreciation to visitors.
C. The treasured community’s resources. D. The library’s amazing Saturday service.
27. What can be the best title of the text
A. A Library Looked Up To The Bookworms
B. A Library Can Bring Out The Best In People
C. A Library Operated An Unusual Experiment
D. A Library Was Open For All Saints’ Day Holiday
【答案】24. C 25. C 26. A 27. B
C
A machine can now not only beat you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate. Last year, in a public debate in San Francisco, a software program called Project Debater beat its human opponents, including Noa Ovadia, Israel’s former national debating champion.
Project Debater is a machine that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to form a spoken argument. Speaking with a voice similar to Siri, it can even listen and answer to opposing statements, much like a real person.
Brilliant though it is, Project Debater has some weaknesses. It takes sentences from its library of documents and prebuilt arguments and strings them together. This can lead to the kinds of errors no human would make. Such wrinkles will no doubt be ironed out, yet they also point to a fundamental problem. As Kristian Hammond, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University, put it, “There’s never a stage at which the system knows what it’s talking about.”
What Hammond is referring to is the question of meaning, and meaning is central to what distinguishes the least intelligent of humans from the most intelligent of machines. A computer works with symbols. Its program states a set of rules to transform one string of symbols into another. But it does not state what those symbols mean. Indeed, to a computer, meaning is irrelevant. Humans, in thinking, talking, reading and writing, also work with symbols. But for humans, meaning is everything. When we communicate, we communicate meaning. What matters is not just the outside of a string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are arranged but what they mean.
Meaning emerges through a process of social interaction, not of computation, interaction that shapes the content of the symbols in our heads. The rules that assign meaning lie not just inside our heads, but also outside, in society, in social memory, social conventions and social relations. It is this that distinguishes humans from machines. And that’s why, however astonishing Project Debater may seem, the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with artificial intelligence.
28. Why does the author mention Noa Ovadia in the first paragraph
A. To compare the use of software programs.
B. To show the intelligence of Project Debater.
C. To introduce the designer of Project Debater.
D. To emphasize the fairness of the competition.
29. What does the underlined word “wrinkles” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Ambition. B. Opposition. C. Differences. D. Mistakes.
30. What is Project Debater unable to do according to Hammond
A. Create rules. B. Talk fluently.
C. Comprehend meaning. D. Identify difficult words.
31. What is the author’s opinion according to the last paragraph
A. Social interaction is key to understanding symbols.
B. The human brain has potential yet to be developed.
C. Ancient philosophers set good examples for debaters.
D. Artificial intelligence ensures humans a bright future.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A
D
Tears, usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds and often associated with human emotions, have sparked curiosity regarding their presence in nonhuman animals. While humans have long been viewed as the only species to produce tears in response to emotions, recent researchers dive into the possibility of similar occurrences in other creatures.
Tears serve various purposes across species. The primary function of tears lies in its contribution to maintaining eye health, while reflex (反射性的) tears flush our eyes in response to external irritants (刺激物). Emotional tears, however, remain a subject of debate. Historically, societies perceived emotional crying as uniquely human, associating it with expressions of sadness or vulnerability.
Although scientific consensus still favors emotional tears as a human trait, recent investigations suggest otherwise. A study published in 2022 observed tear secretion (分泌物) in dogs during positive emotional encounters, such as reuniting with their owners. This phenomenon, triggered by the hormone oxytocin, which is also known as the cuddle chemical, helping to connect social contact with feelings of pleasure, potentially strengthens the bond between humans and dogs.
Moreover, observations of domestic pigs and rats have revealed tear-like secretions when in a state of tension, indicating a possible emotional response. These findings challenge the concept of emotional tears being exclusive to humans.
Despite anecdotal (传闻的) evidence of animals displaying signs of sadness, such as elephants, gorillas, and wolves, scientific backing remains rare. Professionals working with animals have reported no instances of emotional crying. Anecdotes often lead to anthropomorphism, regarding human behaviors as animal’s without solid evidence. The viral video of a “crying” bison (野牛) gained widespread attention, yet experts suggest a more reasonable explanation, such as irritation from dust or wind. While ancient pictures, like the bison painting in the Chauvet cave, hint at tear-like imagery, concrete evidence is lacking.
In conclusion, while emotional tears remain primarily associated with humans, emerging research suggests the possibility of similar phenomena in certain animal species. Further studies are needed to uncover the complexities of emotional responses across the animal kingdom.
32. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Human tears and those of other creatures.
B. The emotional significance of human tears.
C. An introduction to tears in nonhuman animals.
D. The relationship between tears and human emotions.
33. Which animals exhibit tear-like secretions during stressful conditions
A. Dogs. B. Bison.
C. Elephants and gorillas. D. Domestic pigs and rats.
34. Why is the viral video of the “crying” bison mentioned in Paragraph 5
A. To suggest that animals are capable of emotional crying.
B. To emphasize the importance of viral videos in scientific research.
C. To highlight the need for further investigation into the bison painting.
D. To illustrate how anecdotes can lead to misconceptions about animal behavior.
35. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Why Do Animals Possess Emotional Tears
B. Whether Do Animals Possess Emotional Tears
C. Why Do Animals Possess Emotional Responses
D. Whether Do Animals Possess Emotional Responses
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. D 35. B
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Standing on a hill at Cliveden Gardens on a sunny winter day, its dark-green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees took my breath away.____36____ It’s just a local park near London that I’d never heard of during my eight years living in the UK. As I admired the peaceful garden, it taught me a lesson about the British culture of understatement (低调).
“The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated,” my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. “This is the landscape I grew up with”, he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn’t shout about its beauty. ___37___
I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London. ___38___ Indeed, Oxford and Cambridge and the beloved Lake District National Park are some iconic symbols of Britain. But it would be a pity if they miss out on the lesser-known parts of the English landscape.
___39___ I remember a straight-A classmate once telling me he “survived exams” and another friend from Oxford introducing himself as “studying in the countryside”. This modesty also has its mirror in Chinese culture. I remember my parents’ telling me to work hard but not to exaggerate my achievements. Chinese culture is full of proverbs such as “real gold will shine sooner or later”, to encourage long-term devotion to one’s chosen area of expertise.
Experiencing both cultures, I’ve realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement. ___40___ It reflects the unspoken charm in both British and Chinese traditions. And it’s an off-the-beaten-path attraction well worth exploration.
A. I’ve been impressed by British humor all the time.
B. They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation.
C. But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance.
D. Cliveden isn’t a famous holiday place where visitors flock.
E. Rather, its beauty is reserved for the local community only.
F. This mix makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden.
G. Over the years, I’ve been familiarizing myself with British modesty.
【答案】36. D 37. C 38. B 39. G 40. F
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共三节，满分35分)
第一节 完形填空 (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。
I was young and determined to take an adventurous trip. But ____41____ nearly 875 yards out of a cable car (缆车), with a rubber band attached to my ankles, was not part of my plan. It’s ____42____ how intentions can change.
Staring over the ____43____ of the cable car my heart was in my throat. I ____44____ heard the others behind me counting down. How could I have let myself be ____45____ into this It was crazy!
My palms were ____46____, and my heart was pounding.
“Five.” They started the ____47____ for the second time, ignoring my useless protests.
“Four.”
“Three.”
“Two.” In that instant I ____48____ my mind a million times and came to the final ____49____ that there was no way I could allow myself to leap out of the cable car, suspended so high off the ground.
_____50_____ my ankles please!
Then...
“One.”
I let go and leaped out as far as I could. If there had been time to _____51_____ it for another second, I would have stopped myself. But instead, I jumped.
It felt as if all my fears, insecurities, and doubts were being let go. An enormous sense of _____52_____ rose up in me. As I fell toward the earth _____53_____ first, I saw my new friends waiting for me on the ground and could hear them _____54_____ my victory over fear.
Jumping out of the cable car put me on _____55_____ of the world, and that’s where I am determined to remain for the rest of my life.
41. A. sliding B. jumping C. running D. climbing
42 A. unacceptable B. important C. inspiring D. funny
43. A. bottom B. edge C. middle D. ceiling
44. A. correctly B. frequently C. barely D. actually
45. A. talked B. looked C. checked D. turned
46. A. warm B. dry C. sweaty D. icy
47. A. encouragement B. order C. process D. countdown
48. A. changed B. fixed C. focused D. made
49. A. attempt B. decision C. destination D. stage
50. A. Untie B. Hold C. Unfold D. Catch
51. A. approve of B. complain of C. think about D. dream about
52. A. uncertainty B. freedom C. trust D. panic
53. A. head B. hands C. feet D. back
54. A. screaming B. waving C. claiming D. applauding
55. A. end B. top C. outside D. center
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. B
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题，共55分）
第四部分 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The full moon lights up the sky on ___56___ evening of the Lantern Festival. The festival, which falls ___57___ the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, marks the end of more than two weeks of Chinese New Year ___58___ (celebrate) each year.
Solving “lantern riddles” is among the many popular traditional activities for the festival, which include eating tangyuan, enjoying the full moon, and ___59___ (lose) in colorful lighted lanterns. These guessing games ___60___ (refer) to as lantern riddles because they involve riddles ___61___ (write) on lanterns or on slips of paper attached to lanterns. They often contain messages of great ___62___ (wise) and good fortune, and give children and others of all ages the opportunity to have fun while practicing language and problem-analyzing skills.
A good many of the classic riddles connect with Chinese characters, historical figures, literary references, or names of cities and other places in China. People must guess the answer by thinking about the ___63___ (variety) meanings of the words and phrases that make up the riddle. ___64___ (basic), a tip will be provided, such as indicating ____65____ the answer is a person, a place, or a thing.
【答案】56. the
57. on 58. celebrations
59. being lost
60. are referred
61. written
62. wisdom 63. various
64. Basically
65. whether
第五部分 单词填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
66. A dropped cigarette on a carpet of the 8th floor is to _______ (责怪) for the deadly fire.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】blame
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：八楼地毯上的一支香烟被认为是这场致命火灾的罪魁祸首。根据汉语提示“责怪”可知，需填动词blame，常用短语为be to blame for，表示“对……应负责任”。故填blame。
67. Some films are now _______ (赞助) by leading brands, so that only their products appear in the films. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】sponsored
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：现在有些电影是由知名品牌赞助的，所以只有他们的产品出现在电影中。根据句意及汉语提示可知，此处使用动词sponsor，主语some films和谓语动词sponsor为被动关系，结合空前are now可知，应用过去分词，构成一般现在时的被动语态。故填sponsored。
68. During his travels, he visited famous mountains and great rivers, ______________(遇到) different customs and practices. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】encountering
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：在他的旅行中，他参观了名山大川，遇到了不同的风俗习惯。结合空后的宾语“different customs and practices”可知，“遇到”应用动词encounter，且句子主干成分完整，含有谓语动词visited，空处的行为和主句行为同时发生，空处为非谓语动词作伴随状语，encounter和其逻辑主语he逻辑上是主动关系，因此应用encounter的现在分词形式。故填encountering。
69. If someone makes a bad mistake which ________ (无意中)harms their own interests, they are said to have scored an own goal.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】unintentionally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：如果某人犯了一个严重的错误，无意中损害了自己的利益，他们就被称为“乌龙”。根据汉语提示“无意中”，可知应填副词unintentionally，作状语修饰动词harm。故填unintentionally。
70. She revealed that the secret of her _______ (一贯的) good performance was the training that she never missed. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】consistent
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她透露，她始终保持良好表现的秘密是她从不错过的训练。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词consistent，修饰名词performance。故填consistent。
71. An explorer may find the journey difficult at first, but finally his efforts will be r_______.（根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】rewarded##ewarded
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：探险家一开始可能会觉得旅程困难，但最终他的努力会得到回报。根据首字母及句意“回报”可知应填动词形式reward。his efforts与reward为被动关系，用一般将来时的被动语态。故填rewarded。
72. Though journalists are c_________ to presenting the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】committed##ommitted
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：虽然记者们致力于报道真相，但与其依赖新闻报道，不如用我们自己的判断。根据句意及首字母提示可知，此处使用形容词committed“尽心尽力的，忠诚的”，作表语，构成固定短语be committed to“致力于”。故填committed。
73. Based on the psychology behind creating a desire to buy, advertisers have developed ways of p_______ people into purchasing their products. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】persuading##ersuading
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：基于产生购买欲背后的心理学，广告商开发了说服人们购买他们产品的方法。根据句意及首字母提示可知，persuade“说服”，动词，空处作介词of的宾语，使用动名词形式，故填persuading。
74. Li Bai grew up in the most glorious period of the Tang Dynasty, a time of economic boom and social s_______.（根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】stability##tability
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：李白成长在唐朝最辉煌的时期，一个经济繁荣、社会稳定的时代。空处应填名词作of的宾语，结合句意及首字母提示可知，stability“稳定”，不可数名词，故填stability。
75. The Qingming Scroll provides a c_______ look at the life during the Northern Song Dynasty. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】comprehensive##omprehensive
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：《清明上河图》全面地展示了北宋时期的生活。空处修饰名词look，应填形容词作定语，结合句意及首字母提示可知，comprehensive“全面的”，形容词，故填comprehensive。
第六部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 （满分15分）
76. 假定你是李华，你校将举办关于奥运会的演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 首届现代奥运会； 2. 奥运会口号； 3. 你最喜欢的一名运动员及其成就。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Olympic Games
Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks for your listening!
【答案】The Olympic Games
Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua! I feel greatly honored to deliver a speech, whose topic is “The Olympic Games”. The modern Olympics were first held in 1896, in Athens. It was Pierre de Coubertin who brought the Olympics back to life.
The Olympic motto is “Faster, Higher, Stronger”, motivated by which many famous athletes have devoted themselves to achieving sporting excellence and pushing the boundaries of human achievement.
My favorite sportsperson is Jessica Ennis-Hill, whose story is a remarkable example of how hard work and devotion can lead to sporting excellence. As a former track and field athlete, she won an Olympic gold medal in 2012. However, she returned to the Olympics just two years after giving birth to her first child. How amazing she is! She is indeed the one that should be applauded and respected!
Thanks for your listening!
第二节 （满分20分）
77. 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。
At Piedmont Middle School, a kid could run track or play tennis, but everyone wanted to be on the soccer team. Laura had dreamed of earning glory for the Falcons ever since the first grade, when her older brother Toni scored the winning goal in the county middle school championship. The day she joined the team as a sixth-grader, she felt like she could fly.
But, unfortunately, her joy didn’t last. She spent most of the season on the bench. It was all because of the huge mistake she made in her first game. She passed the ball in the completely wrong direction! Straight to an enemy in blue, who quickly shot it into the corner of the net, scoring. The coach benched Laura for the rest of the game. When the Falcons lost 1-0,she was crushed.
Now that the season was over, she just wanted to forget about soccer. She clearly wasn’t good enough to play with the Falcons, and that was that.
A few days later, Laura’s mother found her lying on the sofa, watching music videos on her . phone.
“You’d be better off praticing,” her mother said.
“What for ” Laura said, rolling her eyes. “It won’t help me. I need someone to watch me and tell me how I can improve. I can’t get better by myself.”
Sighing, her mom sank down on the sofa. “Laura, for every lock, there is a key. We just have to find it.”
After a moment, she added, “What if I film you during practice to help you find ways to improve ”
“But the season’s over, Mom. No more practice, remember ”
“The best players keep practicing even when the season’s over,” her mother said. “You remember Toni spending all summer bouncing a ball off his head in the driveway. He used to run ten miles a day in the Arizona summer sun. You think he did that for fun “
“But to practice plays I need at least one other person,” Laura protested.
Her mother patted her on the knee. “We’ll find that key, too,” she said.
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。
The next morning, Laura’s mother shook her awake early, “Come on, Laura; it’ s soccer time.”
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When the next season came around, Laura was ready.
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【答案】The next morning, Laura’s mother shook her awake early, “Come on, Laura, it’s soccer time.” Reluctantly, Laura dragged herself out of bed, still feeling disheartened from her previous season’s disappointment. However, seeing her mother’s determination, Laura found herself unable to refuse. With a nod of encouragement, Laura began her drills, her movements slow and hesitant at first. With each repetition, however, she felt a sense of determination growing within her. With her mother’s watchful eye behind the camera, Laura focused on strengthening her legs, perfecting her footwork, and sharpening her ball control skills. The hours passed in a blur of sweat and effort, but with each practice session, Laura could feel herself growing stronger, more confident, and more capable.
When the next season came around, Laura was ready. With newfound determination and a strengthened resolve, she stepped onto the field with confidence. In the first game of the season, Laura’s hard work paid off. As the whistle blew, she moved past opponents with ease, displaying newfound agility and precision. With a swift move, she scored a spectacular goal, earning cheers from her teammates and spectators alike. On the way home, Laura’s friend couldn’t help but mention her remarkable improvement. “For every lock, there is a key!” Laura proudly exclaimed. Sitting in the front seat, Laura’s mother smiled silently, knowing that their perseverance and dedication had unlocked a new chapter of success for Laura on the soccer field.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Tips for Introducing Yourself in an Online Course
One of the first assignments you’re likely to encounter as an online student is introducing yourself. Here are some tips for making a great impression in your online course.
The Basics
If your instructors post their own introduction, mirroring the information they provide is a good place to start.
●Your name.
Your name will be visible on your post, but if there’s a pronoun you prefer to be called, let others know.
●The degree you’re pursuing.
Why did you choose this degree and what are your long-term goals
The Details
You don’t need to get more personal than you’re comfortable with but providing some details can help instructors and students remember who you are.
●Where you’re from.
Is there something interesting about your hometown
●Hobbies.
Love reading Mention your favorite authors or works. Your goals for the course.
If you choose the course because it corresponds with a career goal, bring it up! Your instructors may have additional resources that can help, and students with similar interests can connect to network.
The Format
●Use complete sentences and proper grammar.
●Break up your text.
Post and Connect
Make connections by posting meaningful responses to your classmates’ introductions.
●Respond to classmates’ posts.
Read posts carefully and respond to a detail that stands out to you.
●Give your classmates something to respond to.
ls there something you’d like to know about your classmates Ask in your introduction so your classmates can respond.
21. Which of the following should be included in the basic introduction
A. Your birthplace. B. Your interests.
C. Your preferred pronoun. D. Your personal qualities.
22. What can you do to get more help from your instructors
A. Introduce yourself in a casual way. B. Clarify a career goal for the course.
C. Provide details as many as possible. D. Mirror the information they provide.
23. How can you make connections with classmates effectively
A. Offer them some advice on learning the course.
B. Ask them some questions about the online course.
C. Contact those who have similar interests with you.
D. Make responses to the details that impress you most.
B
On a Saturday in November, Annacarin Elf, the head of Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was unlocked, she entered the library, and was surprised that people were using it like on a regular day.
However, it was scheduled to be closed for the November 4 All Saints’ Day holiday, dedicated to remembering the dearly departed and for spending time with family. “In the library, many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in the children’s section and others were searching for books on the computer,” Elf told The Local.
It seemed that Elf’s colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays, people just assumed they could walk in. Elf called to check with her staff team, before announcing that the library was about to close. The visitors calmly shut their books and left, some taking their books with them.
It’s later demonstrated that 446 locals visited the city library, borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What’s remarkable is that clients checked out their books via the library’s electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been returned!
While Elf did express surprise that the library seemed emptier than usual, due to the lack of staff, she highly praised the care shown by locals: “Nothing was destroyed. It’s amazing that Gothenburgers enter an empty library and treat it so lovingly.” The library itself was quick to show its support in an appreciative post with “Thank you for Saturday, dear Gothenburg.”
This story really appealed to Swedes, going viral in the country. They were moved by this community’s respect for the books and equipment of what is a treasured community resource. The Mayor EU has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serves as an experiment of the possibility of operating a totally automated library.
24. Why did Elf enter the library on Saturday
A. She was doing some research. B. She forgot that it was a holiday.
C. The library was accidentally left open. D. The library was usually open on Saturdays.
25. What did the visitors do in the library
A. They checked the self-service system. B. They volunteered to serve as librarians.
C. They behaved normally and respectfully. D. They had equipment checked in the library.
26. What wins the heart of Swedes in this story
A. The honest community spirit. B. The library’s appreciation to visitors.
C. The treasured community’s resources. D. The library’s amazing Saturday service.
27. What can be the best title of the text
A. A Library Looked Up To The Bookworms
B. A Library Can Bring Out The Best In People
C. A Library Operated An Unusual Experiment
D. A Library Was Open For All Saints’ Day Holiday
C
A machine can now not only beat you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate. Last year, in a public debate in San Francisco, a software program called Project Debater beat its human opponents, including Noa Ovadia, Israel’s former national debating champion.
Project Debater is a machine that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to form a spoken argument. Speaking with a voice similar to Siri, it can even listen and answer to opposing statements, much like a real person.
Brilliant though it is, Project Debater has some weaknesses. It takes sentences from its library of documents and prebuilt arguments and strings them together. This can lead to the kinds of errors no human would make. Such wrinkles will no doubt be ironed out, yet they also point to a fundamental problem. As Kristian Hammond, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University, put it, “There’s never a stage at which the system knows what it’s talking about.”
What Hammond is referring to is the question of meaning, and meaning is central to what distinguishes the least intelligent of humans from the most intelligent of machines. A computer works with symbols. Its program states a set of rules to transform one string of symbols into another. But it does not state what those symbols mean. Indeed, to a computer, meaning is irrelevant. Humans, in thinking, talking, reading and writing, also work with symbols. But for humans, meaning is everything. When we communicate, we communicate meaning. What matters is not just the outside of a string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are arranged but what they mean.
Meaning emerges through a process of social interaction, not of computation, interaction that shapes the content of the symbols in our heads. The rules that assign meaning lie not just inside our heads, but also outside, in society, in social memory, social conventions and social relations. It is this that distinguishes humans from machines. And that’s why, however astonishing Project Debater may seem, the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with artificial intelligence.
28. Why does the author mention Noa Ovadia in the first paragraph
A. To compare the use of software programs.
B. To show the intelligence of Project Debater.
C. To introduce the designer of Project Debater.
D. To emphasize the fairness of the competition.
29. What does the underlined word “wrinkles” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Ambition. B. Opposition. C. Differences. D. Mistakes.
30. What is Project Debater unable to do according to Hammond
A. Create rules. B. Talk fluently.
C. Comprehend meaning. D. Identify difficult words.
31. What is the author’s opinion according to the last paragraph
A. Social interaction is key to understanding symbols.
B. The human brain has potential yet to be developed.
C. Ancient philosophers set good examples for debaters.
D. Artificial intelligence ensures humans a bright future.
D
Tears, usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds and often associated with human emotions, have sparked curiosity regarding their presence in nonhuman animals. While humans have long been viewed as the only species to produce tears in response to emotions, recent researchers dive into the possibility of similar occurrences in other creatures.
Tears serve various purposes across species. The primary function of tears lies in its contribution to maintaining eye health, while reflex (反射性的) tears flush our eyes in response to external irritants (刺激物). Emotional tears, however, remain a subject of debate. Historically, societies perceived emotional crying as uniquely human, associating it with expressions of sadness or vulnerability.
Although scientific consensus still favors emotional tears as a human trait, recent investigations suggest otherwise. A study published in 2022 observed tear secretion (分泌物) in dogs during positive emotional encounters, such as reuniting with their owners. This phenomenon, triggered by the hormone oxytocin, which is also known as the cuddle chemical, helping to connect social contact with feelings of pleasure, potentially strengthens the bond between humans and dogs.
Moreover, observations of domestic pigs and rats have revealed tear-like secretions when in a state of tension, indicating a possible emotional response. These findings challenge the concept of emotional tears being exclusive to humans.
Despite anecdotal (传闻的) evidence of animals displaying signs of sadness, such as elephants, gorillas, and wolves, scientific backing remains rare. Professionals working with animals have reported no instances of emotional crying. Anecdotes often lead to anthropomorphism, regarding human behaviors as animal’s without solid evidence. The viral video of a “crying” bison (野牛) gained widespread attention, yet experts suggest a more reasonable explanation, such as irritation from dust or wind. While ancient pictures, like the bison painting in the Chauvet cave, hint at tear-like imagery, concrete evidence is lacking.
In conclusion, while emotional tears remain primarily associated with humans, emerging research suggests the possibility of similar phenomena in certain animal species. Further studies are needed to uncover the complexities of emotional responses across the animal kingdom.
32. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Human tears and those of other creatures.
B. The emotional significance of human tears.
C. An introduction to tears in nonhuman animals.
D. The relationship between tears and human emotions.
33. Which animals exhibit tear-like secretions during stressful conditions
A. Dogs. B. Bison.
C. Elephants and gorillas. D. Domestic pigs and rats.
34. Why is the viral video of the “crying” bison mentioned in Paragraph 5
A. To suggest that animals are capable of emotional crying.
B. To emphasize the importance of viral videos in scientific research.
C. To highlight the need for further investigation into the bison painting.
D. To illustrate how anecdotes can lead to misconceptions about animal behavior.
35. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Why Do Animals Possess Emotional Tears
B. Whether Do Animals Possess Emotional Tears
C. Why Do Animals Possess Emotional Responses
D. Whether Do Animals Possess Emotional Responses
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Standing on a hill at Cliveden Gardens on a sunny winter day, its dark-green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees took my breath away.____36____ It’s just a local park near London that I’d never heard of during my eight years living in the UK. As I admired the peaceful garden, it taught me a lesson about the British culture of understatement (低调).
“The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated,” my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. “This is the landscape I grew up with”, he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn’t shout about its beauty. ___37___
I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London. ___38___ Indeed, Oxford and Cambridge and the beloved Lake District National Park are some iconic symbols of Britain. But it would be a pity if they miss out on the lesser-known parts of the English landscape.
___39___ I remember a straight-A classmate once telling me he “survived exams” and another friend from Oxford introducing himself as “studying in the countryside”. This modesty also has its mirror in Chinese culture. I remember my parents’ telling me to work hard but not to exaggerate my achievements. Chinese culture is full of proverbs such as “real gold will shine sooner or later”, to encourage long-term devotion to one’s chosen area of expertise.
Experiencing both cultures, I’ve realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement. ___40___ It reflects the unspoken charm in both British and Chinese traditions. And it’s an off-the-beaten-path attraction well worth exploration.
A. I’ve been impressed by British humor all the time.
B. They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation.
C. But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance.
D. Cliveden isn’t a famous holiday place where visitors flock.
E. Rather, its beauty is reserved for the local community only.
F. This mix makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden.
G. Over the years, I’ve been familiarizing myself with British modesty.
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共三节，满分35分)
第一节 完形填空 (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。
I was young and determined to take an adventurous trip. But ____41____ nearly 875 yards out of a cable car (缆车), with a rubber band attached to my ankles, was not part of my plan. It’s ____42____ how intentions can change.
Staring over the ____43____ of the cable car, my heart was in my throat. I ____44____ heard the others behind me counting down. How could I have let myself be ____45____ into this It was crazy!
My palms were ____46____, and my heart was pounding.
“Five.” They started the ____47____ for the second time, ignoring my useless protests.
“Four.”
“Three.”
“Two.” In that instant I ____48____ my mind a million times and came to the final ____49____ that there was no way I could allow myself to leap out of the cable car suspended so high off the ground.
_____50_____ my ankles please!
Then...
“One.”
I let go and leaped out as far as I could. If there had been time to _____51_____ it for another second, I would have stopped myself. But instead, I jumped.
It felt as if all my fears, insecurities, and doubts were being let go. An enormous sense of _____52_____ rose up in me. As I fell toward the earth _____53_____ first, I saw my new friends waiting for me on the ground and could hear them _____54_____ my victory over fear.
Jumping out of the cable car put me on _____55_____ of the world, and that’s where I am determined to remain for the rest of my life.
41. A. sliding B. jumping C. running D. climbing
42. A. unacceptable B. important C. inspiring D. funny
43. A. bottom B. edge C. middle D. ceiling
44. A. correctly B. frequently C. barely D. actually
45. A. talked B. looked C. checked D. turned
46. A. warm B. dry C. sweaty D. icy
47. A. encouragement B. order C. process D. countdown
48. A. changed B. fixed C. focused D. made
49. A. attempt B. decision C. destination D. stage
50. A. Untie B. Hold C. Unfold D. Catch
51. A. approve of B. complain of C. think about D. dream about
52. A. uncertainty B. freedom C. trust D. panic
53. A. head B. hands C. feet D. back
54. A. screaming B. waving C. claiming D. applauding
55. A. end B. top C. outside D. center
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题，共55分）
第四部分 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The full moon lights up the sky on ___56___ evening of the Lantern Festival. The festival, which falls ___57___ the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, marks the end of more than two weeks of Chinese New Year ___58___ (celebrate) each year.
Solving “lantern riddles” is among the many popular traditional activities for the festival, which include eating tangyuan, enjoying the full moon, and ___59___ (lose) in colorful lighted lanterns. These guessing games ___60___ (refer) to as lantern riddles because they involve riddles ___61___ (write) on lanterns or on slips of paper attached to lanterns. They often contain messages of great ___62___ (wise) and good fortune, and give children and others of all ages the opportunity to have fun while practicing language and problem-analyzing skills.
A good many of the classic riddles connect with Chinese characters, historical figures, literary references, or names of cities and other places in China. People must guess the answer by thinking about the ___63___ (variety) meanings of the words and phrases that make up the riddle. ___64___ (basic), a tip will be provided, such as indicating ____65____ the answer is a person, a place, or a thing.
第五部分 单词填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
66. A dropped cigarette on a carpet of the 8th floor is to _______ (责怪) for the deadly fire.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
67. Some films are now _______ (赞助) by leading brands, so that only their products appear in the films. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
68. During his travels, he visited famous mountains and great rivers, ______________(遇到) different customs and practices. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
69. If someone makes a bad mistake which ________ (无意中)harms their own interests, they are said to have scored an own goal.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
70. She revealed that the secret of her _______ (一贯) good performance was the training that she never missed. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
71. An explorer may find the journey difficult at first, but finally his efforts will be r_______.（根据首字母单词拼写）
72. Though journalists are c_________ to presenting the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports. (根据首字母单词拼写)
73. Based on the psychology behind creating a desire to buy, advertisers have developed ways of p_______ people into purchasing their products. （根据首字母单词拼写）
74. Li Bai grew up in the most glorious period of the Tang Dynasty, a time of economic boom and social s_______.（根据首字母单词拼写）
75. The Qingming Scroll provides a c_______ look at the life during the Northern Song Dynasty. （根据首字母单词拼写）
第六部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 （满分15分）
76. 假定你是李华，你校将举办关于奥运会的演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 首届现代奥运会； 2. 奥运会口号； 3. 你最喜欢的一名运动员及其成就。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Olympic Games
Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua!
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thanks for your listening!
第二节 （满分20分）
77. 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。
At Piedmont Middle School, a kid could run track or play tennis, but everyone wanted to be on the soccer team. Laura had dreamed of earning glory for the Falcons ever since the first grade, when her older brother Toni scored the winning goal in the county middle school championship. The day she joined the team as a sixth-grader, she felt like she could fly.
But, unfortunately, her joy didn’t last. She spent most of the season on the bench. It was all because of the huge mistake she made in her first game. She passed the ball in the completely wrong direction! Straight to an enemy in blue, who quickly shot it into the corner of the net, scoring. The coach benched Laura for the rest of the game. When the Falcons lost 1-0,she was crushed.
Now that the season was over, she just wanted to forget about soccer. She clearly wasn’t good enough to play with the Falcons, and that was that.
A few days later, Laura’s mother found her lying on the sofa, watching music videos on her . phone.
“You’d be better off praticing,” her mother said.
“What for ” Laura said, rolling her eyes. “It won’t help me. I need someone to watch me and tell me how I can improve. I can’t get better by myself.”
Sighing, her mom sank down on the sofa. “Laura, for every lock, there is a key. We just have to find it.”
After a moment, she added, “What if I film you during practice to help you find ways to improve ”
“But the season’s over, Mom. No more practice, remember ”
“The best players keep practicing even when the season’s over,” her mother said. “You remember Toni spending all summer bouncing a ball off his head in the driveway. He used to run ten miles a day in the Arizona summer sun. You think he did that for fun “
“But to practice plays I need at least one other person,” Laura protested.
Her mother patted her on the knee. “We’ll find that key, too,” she said.
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。
The next morning, Laura’s mother shook her awake early, “Come on, Laura; it’ s soccer time.”
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When the next season came around, Laura was ready.
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答案版
2024.11
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Tips for Introducing Yourself in an Online Course
One of the first assignments you’re likely to encounter as an online student is introducing yourself. Here are some tips for making a great impression in your online course.
The Basics
If your instructors post their own introduction, mirroring the information they provide is a good place to start.
●Your name.
Your name will be visible on your post, but if there’s a pronoun you prefer to be called, let others know.
●The degree you’re pursuing.
Why did you choose this degree and what are your long-term goals
The Details
You don’t need to get more personal than you’re comfortable with but providing some details can help instructors and students remember who you are.
●Where you’re from.
Is there something interesting about your hometown
●Hobbies.
Love reading Mention your favorite authors or works. Your goals for the course.
If you choose the course because it corresponds with a career goal, bring it up! Your instructors may have additional resources that can help, and students with similar interests can connect to network.
The Format
●Use complete sentences and proper grammar.
●Break up your text.
Post and Connect
Make connections by posting meaningful responses to your classmates’ introductions.
●Respond to classmates’ posts.
Read posts carefully and respond to a detail that stands out to you.
●Give your classmates something to respond to.
ls there something you’d like to know about your classmates Ask in your introduction so your classmates can respond
21. Which of the following should be included in the basic introduction
A. Your birthplace. B. Your interests.
C. Your preferred pronoun. D. Your personal qualities.
22. What can you do to get more help from your instructors
A. Introduce yourself in a casual way. B. Clarify a career goal for the course.
C. Provide details as many as possible. D. Mirror the information they provide.
23. How can you make connections with classmates effectively
A. Offer them some advice on learning the course.
B. Ask them some questions about the online course.
C. Contact those who have similar interests with you.
D. Make responses to the details that impress you most.
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D
B
On a Saturday in November, Annacarin Elf, the head of Gothenburg City Library, just happened to walk by her workplace. Noticing that the door was unlocked, she entered the library, and was surprised that people were using it like on a regular day.
However, it was scheduled to be closed for the November 4 All Saints’ Day holiday, dedicated to remembering the dearly departed and for spending time with family. “In the library, many were sitting reading newspapers, some families were in the children’s section and others were searching for books on the computer,” Elf told The Local.
It seemed that Elf’s colleagues had simply forgotten to lock the door, and because this popular library is usually open on Saturdays, people just assumed they could walk in. Elf called to check with her staff team, before announcing that the library was about to close. The visitors calmly shut their books and left, some taking their books with them.
It’s later demonstrated that 446 locals visited the city library, borrowing a total of 246 books during the day. What’s remarkable is that clients checked out their books via the library’s electronic self-service system, and that to date, all the books have been returned!
While Elf did express surprise that the library seemed emptier than usual, due to the lack of staff, she highly praised the care shown by locals: “Nothing was destroyed. It’s amazing that Gothenburgers enter an empty library and treat it so lovingly.” The library itself was quick to show its support in an appreciative post with “Thank you for Saturday, dear Gothenburg.”
This story really appealed to Swedes, going viral in the country. They were moved by this community’s respect for the books and equipment of what is a treasured community resource. The Mayor EU has even suggested that this unusual Saturday serves as an experiment of the possibility of operating a totally automated library.
24. Why did Elf enter the library on Saturday
A. She was doing some research. B. She forgot that it was a holiday.
C. The library was accidentally left open. D. The library was usually open on Saturdays.
25. What did the visitors do in the library
A. They checked the self-service system. B. They volunteered to serve as librarians.
C. They behaved normally and respectfully. D. They had equipment checked in the library.
26. What wins the heart of Swedes in this story
A. The honest community spirit. B. The library’s appreciation to visitors.
C. The treasured community’s resources. D. The library’s amazing Saturday service.
27. What can be the best title of the text
A. A Library Looked Up To The Bookworms
B. A Library Can Bring Out The Best In People
C. A Library Operated An Unusual Experiment
D. A Library Was Open For All Saints’ Day Holiday
【答案】24. C 25. C 26. A 27. B
C
A machine can now not only beat you at chess, it can also outperform you in debate. Last year, in a public debate in San Francisco, a software program called Project Debater beat its human opponents, including Noa Ovadia, Israel’s former national debating champion.
Project Debater is a machine that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to form a spoken argument. Speaking with a voice similar to Siri, it can even listen and answer to opposing statements, much like a real person.
Brilliant though it is, Project Debater has some weaknesses. It takes sentences from its library of documents and prebuilt arguments and strings them together. This can lead to the kinds of errors no human would make. Such wrinkles will no doubt be ironed out, yet they also point to a fundamental problem. As Kristian Hammond, professor of electrical engineering and computer science at Northwestern University, put it, “There’s never a stage at which the system knows what it’s talking about.”
What Hammond is referring to is the question of meaning, and meaning is central to what distinguishes the least intelligent of humans from the most intelligent of machines. A computer works with symbols. Its program states a set of rules to transform one string of symbols into another. But it does not state what those symbols mean. Indeed, to a computer, meaning is irrelevant. Humans, in thinking, talking, reading and writing, also work with symbols. But for humans, meaning is everything. When we communicate, we communicate meaning. What matters is not just the outside of a string of symbols, but the inside too, not just how they are arranged but what they mean.
Meaning emerges through a process of social interaction, not of computation, interaction that shapes the content of the symbols in our heads. The rules that assign meaning lie not just inside our heads, but also outside, in society, in social memory, social conventions and social relations. It is this that distinguishes humans from machines. And that’s why, however astonishing Project Debater may seem, the tradition that began with Socrates and Confucius will not end with artificial intelligence.
28. Why does the author mention Noa Ovadia in the first paragraph
A. To compare the use of software programs.
B. To show the intelligence of Project Debater.
C. To introduce the designer of Project Debater.
D. To emphasize the fairness of the competition.
29. What does the underlined word “wrinkles” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. Ambition. B. Opposition. C. Differences. D. Mistakes.
30. What is Project Debater unable to do according to Hammond
A. Create rules. B. Talk fluently.
C. Comprehend meaning. D. Identify difficult words.
31. What is the author’s opinion according to the last paragraph
A. Social interaction is key to understanding symbols.
B. The human brain has potential yet to be developed.
C. Ancient philosophers set good examples for debaters.
D. Artificial intelligence ensures humans a bright future.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A
D
Tears, usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds and often associated with human emotions, have sparked curiosity regarding their presence in nonhuman animals. While humans have long been viewed as the only species to produce tears in response to emotions, recent researchers dive into the possibility of similar occurrences in other creatures.
Tears serve various purposes across species. The primary function of tears lies in its contribution to maintaining eye health, while reflex (反射性的) tears flush our eyes in response to external irritants (刺激物). Emotional tears, however, remain a subject of debate. Historically, societies perceived emotional crying as uniquely human, associating it with expressions of sadness or vulnerability.
Although scientific consensus still favors emotional tears as a human trait, recent investigations suggest otherwise. A study published in 2022 observed tear secretion (分泌物) in dogs during positive emotional encounters, such as reuniting with their owners. This phenomenon, triggered by the hormone oxytocin, which is also known as the cuddle chemical, helping to connect social contact with feelings of pleasure, potentially strengthens the bond between humans and dogs.
Moreover, observations of domestic pigs and rats have revealed tear-like secretions when in a state of tension, indicating a possible emotional response. These findings challenge the concept of emotional tears being exclusive to humans.
Despite anecdotal (传闻的) evidence of animals displaying signs of sadness, such as elephants, gorillas, and wolves, scientific backing remains rare. Professionals working with animals have reported no instances of emotional crying. Anecdotes often lead to anthropomorphism, regarding human behaviors as animal’s without solid evidence. The viral video of a “crying” bison (野牛) gained widespread attention, yet experts suggest a more reasonable explanation, such as irritation from dust or wind. While ancient pictures, like the bison painting in the Chauvet cave, hint at tear-like imagery, concrete evidence is lacking.
In conclusion, while emotional tears remain primarily associated with humans, emerging research suggests the possibility of similar phenomena in certain animal species. Further studies are needed to uncover the complexities of emotional responses across the animal kingdom.
32. What is the first paragraph mainly about
A. Human tears and those of other creatures.
B. The emotional significance of human tears.
C. An introduction to tears in nonhuman animals.
D. The relationship between tears and human emotions.
33. Which animals exhibit tear-like secretions during stressful conditions
A. Dogs. B. Bison.
C. Elephants and gorillas. D. Domestic pigs and rats.
34. Why is the viral video of the “crying” bison mentioned in Paragraph 5
A. To suggest that animals are capable of emotional crying.
B. To emphasize the importance of viral videos in scientific research.
C. To highlight the need for further investigation into the bison painting.
D. To illustrate how anecdotes can lead to misconceptions about animal behavior.
35. Which can be the best title of the passage
A. Why Do Animals Possess Emotional Tears
B. Whether Do Animals Possess Emotional Tears
C. Why Do Animals Possess Emotional Responses
D. Whether Do Animals Possess Emotional Responses
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. D 35. B
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Standing on a hill at Cliveden Gardens on a sunny winter day, its dark-green lake surrounded by centuries-old trees took my breath away.____36____ It’s just a local park near London that I’d never heard of during my eight years living in the UK. As I admired the peaceful garden, it taught me a lesson about the British culture of understatement (低调).
“The English landscape is more beautiful because its beauty is understated,” my friend Will said to me later as we walked through an exhibition at Tate Britain. He pointed to a painting of a peaceful countryside. “This is the landscape I grew up with”, he said. Unlike grand waterfalls or wild forests, this scenery doesn’t shout about its beauty. ___37___
I wonder if Chinese tourists will explore beyond London. ___38___ Indeed, Oxford and Cambridge and the beloved Lake District National Park are some iconic symbols of Britain. But it would be a pity if they miss out on the lesser-known parts of the English landscape.
___39___ I remember a straight-A classmate once telling me he “survived exams” and another friend from Oxford introducing himself as “studying in the countryside”. This modesty also has its mirror in Chinese culture. I remember my parents’ telling me to work hard but not to exaggerate my achievements. Chinese culture is full of proverbs such as “real gold will shine sooner or later”, to encourage long-term devotion to one’s chosen area of expertise.
Experiencing both cultures, I’ve realized that the English and Chinese both express achievements with understatement. ___40___ It reflects the unspoken charm in both British and Chinese traditions. And it’s an off-the-beaten-path attraction well worth exploration.
A. I’ve been impressed by British humor all the time.
B. They tend to prefer places with a strong reputation.
C. But the more I looked, the more I saw its quiet elegance.
D. Cliveden isn’t a famous holiday place where visitors flock.
E. Rather, its beauty is reserved for the local community only.
F. This mix makes me appreciate the unusual beauty of Cliveden.
G. Over the years, I’ve been familiarizing myself with British modesty.
【答案】36. D 37. C 38. B 39. G 40. F
第三部分 语言知识运用 (共三节，满分35分)
第一节 完形填空 (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。
I was young and determined to take an adventurous trip. But ____41____ nearly 875 yards out of a cable car (缆车), with a rubber band attached to my ankles, was not part of my plan. It’s ____42____ how intentions can change.
Staring over the ____43____ of the cable car my heart was in my throat. I ____44____ heard the others behind me counting down. How could I have let myself be ____45____ into this It was crazy!
My palms were ____46____, and my heart was pounding.
“Five.” They started the ____47____ for the second time, ignoring my useless protests.
“Four.”
“Three.”
“Two.” In that instant I ____48____ my mind a million times and came to the final ____49____ that there was no way I could allow myself to leap out of the cable car, suspended so high off the ground.
_____50_____ my ankles please!
Then...
“One.”
I let go and leaped out as far as I could. If there had been time to _____51_____ it for another second, I would have stopped myself. But instead, I jumped.
It felt as if all my fears, insecurities, and doubts were being let go. An enormous sense of _____52_____ rose up in me. As I fell toward the earth _____53_____ first, I saw my new friends waiting for me on the ground and could hear them _____54_____ my victory over fear.
Jumping out of the cable car put me on _____55_____ of the world, and that’s where I am determined to remain for the rest of my life.
41. A. sliding B. jumping C. running D. climbing
42 A. unacceptable B. important C. inspiring D. funny
43. A. bottom B. edge C. middle D. ceiling
44. A. correctly B. frequently C. barely D. actually
45. A. talked B. looked C. checked D. turned
46. A. warm B. dry C. sweaty D. icy
47. A. encouragement B. order C. process D. countdown
48. A. changed B. fixed C. focused D. made
49. A. attempt B. decision C. destination D. stage
50. A. Untie B. Hold C. Unfold D. Catch
51. A. approve of B. complain of C. think about D. dream about
52. A. uncertainty B. freedom C. trust D. panic
53. A. head B. hands C. feet D. back
54. A. screaming B. waving C. claiming D. applauding
55. A. end B. top C. outside D. center
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. A 49. B 50. A 51. C 52. B 53. A 54. D 55. B
第Ⅱ卷 （非选择题，共55分）
第四部分 语法填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The full moon lights up the sky on ___56___ evening of the Lantern Festival. The festival, which falls ___57___ the 15th day of the first month in the Chinese lunar calendar, marks the end of more than two weeks of Chinese New Year ___58___ (celebrate) each year.
Solving “lantern riddles” is among the many popular traditional activities for the festival, which include eating tangyuan, enjoying the full moon, and ___59___ (lose) in colorful lighted lanterns. These guessing games ___60___ (refer) to as lantern riddles because they involve riddles ___61___ (write) on lanterns or on slips of paper attached to lanterns. They often contain messages of great ___62___ (wise) and good fortune, and give children and others of all ages the opportunity to have fun while practicing language and problem-analyzing skills.
A good many of the classic riddles connect with Chinese characters, historical figures, literary references, or names of cities and other places in China. People must guess the answer by thinking about the ___63___ (variety) meanings of the words and phrases that make up the riddle. ___64___ (basic), a tip will be provided, such as indicating ____65____ the answer is a person, a place, or a thing.
【答案】56. the
57. on 58. celebrations
59. being lost
60. are referred
61. written
62. wisdom 63. various
64. Basically
65. whether
第五部分 单词填空 （共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
请认真阅读下列各小题，并根据上下文语境和所给首字母或中文的提示，写出下列各句空格中的单词，注意保持语义和形式的一致。
66. A dropped cigarette on a carpet of the 8th floor is to _______ (责怪) for the deadly fire.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】blame
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：八楼地毯上的一支香烟被认为是这场致命火灾的罪魁祸首。根据汉语提示“责怪”可知，需填动词blame，常用短语为be to blame for，表示“对……应负责任”。故填blame。
67. Some films are now _______ (赞助) by leading brands, so that only their products appear in the films. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】sponsored
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：现在有些电影是由知名品牌赞助的，所以只有他们的产品出现在电影中。根据句意及汉语提示可知，此处使用动词sponsor，主语some films和谓语动词sponsor为被动关系，结合空前are now可知，应用过去分词，构成一般现在时的被动语态。故填sponsored。
68. During his travels, he visited famous mountains and great rivers, ______________(遇到) different customs and practices. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】encountering
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：在他的旅行中，他参观了名山大川，遇到了不同的风俗习惯。结合空后的宾语“different customs and practices”可知，“遇到”应用动词encounter，且句子主干成分完整，含有谓语动词visited，空处的行为和主句行为同时发生，空处为非谓语动词作伴随状语，encounter和其逻辑主语he逻辑上是主动关系，因此应用encounter的现在分词形式。故填encountering。
69. If someone makes a bad mistake which ________ (无意中)harms their own interests, they are said to have scored an own goal.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】unintentionally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：如果某人犯了一个严重的错误，无意中损害了自己的利益，他们就被称为“乌龙”。根据汉语提示“无意中”，可知应填副词unintentionally，作状语修饰动词harm。故填unintentionally。
70. She revealed that the secret of her _______ (一贯的) good performance was the training that she never missed. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】consistent
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她透露，她始终保持良好表现的秘密是她从不错过的训练。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词consistent，修饰名词performance。故填consistent。
71. An explorer may find the journey difficult at first, but finally his efforts will be r_______.（根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】rewarded##ewarded
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：探险家一开始可能会觉得旅程困难，但最终他的努力会得到回报。根据首字母及句意“回报”可知应填动词形式reward。his efforts与reward为被动关系，用一般将来时的被动语态。故填rewarded。
72. Though journalists are c_________ to presenting the truth, it is better to use our own judgement than rely entirely on news reports. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】committed##ommitted
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：虽然记者们致力于报道真相，但与其依赖新闻报道，不如用我们自己的判断。根据句意及首字母提示可知，此处使用形容词committed“尽心尽力的，忠诚的”，作表语，构成固定短语be committed to“致力于”。故填committed。
73. Based on the psychology behind creating a desire to buy, advertisers have developed ways of p_______ people into purchasing their products. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】persuading##ersuading
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：基于产生购买欲背后的心理学，广告商开发了说服人们购买他们产品的方法。根据句意及首字母提示可知，persuade“说服”，动词，空处作介词of的宾语，使用动名词形式，故填persuading。
74. Li Bai grew up in the most glorious period of the Tang Dynasty, a time of economic boom and social s_______.（根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】stability##tability
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：李白成长在唐朝最辉煌的时期，一个经济繁荣、社会稳定的时代。空处应填名词作of的宾语，结合句意及首字母提示可知，stability“稳定”，不可数名词，故填stability。
75. The Qingming Scroll provides a c_______ look at the life during the Northern Song Dynasty. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】comprehensive##omprehensive
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：《清明上河图》全面地展示了北宋时期的生活。空处修饰名词look，应填形容词作定语，结合句意及首字母提示可知，comprehensive“全面的”，形容词，故填comprehensive。
第六部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
第一节 （满分15分）
76. 假定你是李华，你校将举办关于奥运会的演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛，内容包括：
1. 首届现代奥运会； 2. 奥运会口号； 3. 你最喜欢的一名运动员及其成就。
注意：
1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Olympic Games
Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua!
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Thanks for your listening!
【答案】The Olympic Games
Dear teachers and fellow students, I’m Li Hua! I feel greatly honored to deliver a speech, whose topic is “The Olympic Games”. The modern Olympics were first held in 1896, in Athens. It was Pierre de Coubertin who brought the Olympics back to life.
The Olympic motto is “Faster, Higher, Stronger”, motivated by which many famous athletes have devoted themselves to achieving sporting excellence and pushing the boundaries of human achievement.
My favorite sportsperson is Jessica Ennis-Hill, whose story is a remarkable example of how hard work and devotion can lead to sporting excellence. As a former track and field athlete, she won an Olympic gold medal in 2012. However, she returned to the Olympics just two years after giving birth to her first child. How amazing she is! She is indeed the one that should be applauded and respected!
Thanks for your listening!
第二节 （满分20分）
77. 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。
At Piedmont Middle School, a kid could run track or play tennis, but everyone wanted to be on the soccer team. Laura had dreamed of earning glory for the Falcons ever since the first grade, when her older brother Toni scored the winning goal in the county middle school championship. The day she joined the team as a sixth-grader, she felt like she could fly.
But, unfortunately, her joy didn’t last. She spent most of the season on the bench. It was all because of the huge mistake she made in her first game. She passed the ball in the completely wrong direction! Straight to an enemy in blue, who quickly shot it into the corner of the net, scoring. The coach benched Laura for the rest of the game. When the Falcons lost 1-0,she was crushed.
Now that the season was over, she just wanted to forget about soccer. She clearly wasn’t good enough to play with the Falcons, and that was that.
A few days later, Laura’s mother found her lying on the sofa, watching music videos on her . phone.
“You’d be better off praticing,” her mother said.
“What for ” Laura said, rolling her eyes. “It won’t help me. I need someone to watch me and tell me how I can improve. I can’t get better by myself.”
Sighing, her mom sank down on the sofa. “Laura, for every lock, there is a key. We just have to find it.”
After a moment, she added, “What if I film you during practice to help you find ways to improve ”
“But the season’s over, Mom. No more practice, remember ”
“The best players keep practicing even when the season’s over,” her mother said. “You remember Toni spending all summer bouncing a ball off his head in the driveway. He used to run ten miles a day in the Arizona summer sun. You think he did that for fun “
“But to practice plays I need at least one other person,” Laura protested.
Her mother patted her on the knee. “We’ll find that key, too,” she said.
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。
The next morning, Laura’s mother shook her awake early, “Come on, Laura; it’ s soccer time.”
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When the next season came around, Laura was ready.
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【答案】The next morning, Laura’s mother shook her awake early, “Come on, Laura, it’s soccer time.” Reluctantly, Laura dragged herself out of bed, still feeling disheartened from her previous season’s disappointment. However, seeing her mother’s determination, Laura found herself unable to refuse. With a nod of encouragement, Laura began her drills, her movements slow and hesitant at first. With each repetition, however, she felt a sense of determination growing within her. With her mother’s watchful eye behind the camera, Laura focused on strengthening her legs, perfecting her footwork, and sharpening her ball control skills. The hours passed in a blur of sweat and effort, but with each practice session, Laura could feel herself growing stronger, more confident, and more capable.
When the next season came around, Laura was ready. With newfound determination and a strengthened resolve, she stepped onto the field with confidence. In the first game of the season, Laura’s hard work paid off. As the whistle blew, she moved past opponents with ease, displaying newfound agility and precision. With a swift move, she scored a spectacular goal, earning cheers from her teammates and spectators alike. On the way home, Laura’s friend couldn’t help but mention her remarkable improvement. “For every lock, there is a key!” Laura proudly exclaimed. Sitting in the front seat, Laura’s mother smiled silently, knowing that their perseverance and dedication had unlocked a new chapter of success for Laura on the soccer field.
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