湖北省部分普通高中2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试题(无答案)
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2024-2025学年度上学期湖北省部分普通高中高二期中考试
英语试卷
（时间：120分钟 满分：150分 考试时间：2024年11月22日）
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3．非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A． 19.15． B． 9.18． C． 9.15.
答案是 C。
1．What is the man confused about
A．His study. B．His career. C．His graduation.
2．Why does the man want to go to the library
A．To borrow books. B．To return books. C．To meet a friend.
3．How does the woman feel about the news
A．Relieved. B．Relaxed. C．Excited.
4．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a taxi. B．On a plane. C．At an airport.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．A term exam. B．A school project. C．A college course.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Classmates. C．Strangers.
7．Where are the speakers now
A．On Carter street. B．On State Street. C．In Brown College.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the urgent thing the man needs to do
A．Hunting for a house. B．Finding a part-time job. C．Starting his school.
9．Why has the woman failed to find an apartment
A．The rent is too high.
B．Few apartments are for rent.
C．The apartments are far away.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What does the man want to do
A．Check in at the hotel. B．Book a room for Friday. C．Change his hotel booking.
11．What day is it today
A．Wednesday. B．Friday. C．Saturday.
12．What do we know about the hotel
A．It will be expanded soon.
B．It has 50 rooms altogether.
C．It is fully booked this weekend.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is special about the woman’s evening classes
A．Her grandpa teaches her.
B．There are senior citizens.
C．Every student is motivated.
14．Why did Melinda go back to school
A．To kill time. B．To realize her dream. C．To lead an active life.
15．What inspired the woman when talking to Melinda
A．Her enthusiasm for learning.
B．Her eagerness to learn from others.
C．Her excitement of staying with the old.
16．What impresses the woman regarding class discussions
A．Fashion industry. B．Life experience. C．Lifelong learning.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is Grandma Wendy’s profession
A．A cook. B．A scientist. C．An engineer.
18．What does Grandma Wendy’s workplace look like
A．A film set. B．A kitchen. C．A classroom.
19．What impresses the speaker most about Grandma Wendy
A．Her love for puzzles. B．Her determination. C．Her family life.
20．What is the talk mainly about
A．A role model. B．A career choice. C．A unique workplace.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Science is often considered a male-dominated field. But the field is rich with female scientists who made important discoveries.
Ada Lovelace, Mathematician（Dec.10,1815-Nov.27,1852）
Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer, primarily known for her work on Charles Babbage’s early mechanical general-purpose computer. While she did not have a formal degree in the modern sense, Lovelace is regarded as the first computer programmer— long before modern computers were invented.
Chien-Shiung Wu, Physicist（May 31,1912-Feb.16,1997）
Originally from China, where she earned her degree in physics from the National Central University in Nanking, Chien-Shiung Wu became a leading figure in science. Wu is famous for her “Wu experiment,” which overturned the theory of parity（宇称理论）in physics. This breakthrough led to a Nobel Prize that was awarded to her male colleagues, with Wu’s critical role in the work overlooked.
Janaki Ammal, Botanist（Nov.4,1897-Feb.7,1984）
As India’s first female plant scientist, Janaki Ammal made significant progress in the fields of botany. Educated in Madras and the U. S., she held notable positions including teaching at the Women’s Christian College. Her work extended overseas in England before returning to India, contributing greatly to genetics and plant breeding until her death in 1984.
Katherine Johnson, Mathematician（Aug.26,1918-Feb.24,2020）
Katherine Johnson played a key role at NASA．She overcame racial and gender barriers, making crucial calculations for the trajectories（轨迹）of spacecraft. Recognized for her contributions, Johnson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015．Her story, highlighted in the film “Hidden Figures”, inspires generations in STEM fields.
21．What did the woman scientist who died young achieve
A．She challenged a physics theory. B．She made breakthroughs in botany.
C．She assisted with space exploration. D．She contributed to the computer’s birth.
22．Which scientist once held a teaching position in college
A．Ada Lovelace. B．Chien-Shiung Wu. C．Janaki Ammal. D．Katherine Johnson.
23．What similar experience did Chien-Shiung Wu and Katherine Johnson have
A．They both won the Nobel Prize. B．They faced gender barriers at work.
C．Their stories were made into films. D．They were awarded degrees in China.
B
Throughout history, young individuals are always willing to carry the weight of responsibility and serve their communities selflessly. One such individual is Lily Chen.
Lily Chen was introduced to environmental and societal challenges at a very young ing from a family of environmental activists, her father’s strong environmental conscience was a value she learned from childhood.
Upon completing her studies at the University of British Columbia in Canada and returning to her native Singapore, Lily’s environmental concerns deepened, especially following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
A committed volunteer and a born leader, Lily was actively involved from the beginning. She helped to organize and lead at meet-ups in cafes and community halls, as well as run workshops, and training. Taking direct action, she has participated in various campaigns such as the global movement against single-use plastics. “Advocating for the environment has shown me that making a difference is not a sprint but a marathon,” Lily remarked. “We must try to put up with tough times. But I’m sure we’ll make a difference in a long run.”
As an artist and educator, Lily organized interactive art project in line with Greenpeace Singapore’s campaigns on topics like deforestation and plastic pollution. A notable project was “Wings of Biodiversity,” where she directed a group of 30 young volunteers to create a 64-meter-long mural（壁画）as a part of a worldwide street art initiative fighting deforestation in the Amazon.
“Climate change is an urgent crisis,” Lily stated. “Yet, the activism of the youth in recent years offers a ray of hope. The youths of today are well organized, and passionate about expressing their desire for positive change and a green and sustainable future for all.”
24．What can we know about Lily Chen’s father
A．He was an animal activist. B．He taught at a university.
C．He cared much about environment. D．He was living in poor conditions.
25．Which of the following best describes Lily Chen
A．Inflexible. B．Socially responsible.
C．Unpopular. D．Economically disadvantaged.
26．What does the underlined part “a sprint” in paragraph 5 mean
A．A short-lived effort. B．An instant success.
C．A complex situation. D．An immediate challenge.
27．What might be the purpose of the “Wings of Biodiversity” project
A．To produce distinctive street art. B．To preserve the Amazon rainforest.
C．To fight against plastic pollution. D．To recognize environmental activists.
C
As ice sheets melted, they often left behind landscapes that typically take many years to become habitable for vegetation and wildlife. However, recent research has discovered that in just three years, these poor areas can be brought back to life by South American camelids（美洲鸵）.
By the foot of Peru’s Uruashraju glacier, researchers partnered with local farmers to herd camelids on four plots. For three days a month from 2019 to 2022, the camelids grazed（吃草）the plots. By the end of that time, the otherwise dry and easily destroyed soil stabilized, grew richer in nutrients and supported 57 percent more plant cover than before. Such an ancestral Andean practice of camelids herding could potentially cushion the crops, animals and livelihoods of local communities from the impacts of climate change.
As is the case worldwide, glaciers are disappearing in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca mountains at an astonishing rate. And as the ice melts, nearby ecosystems lose access to summertime supplies of freshwater and sometimes encounter harmful acidic minerals in rocks once covered by the glaciers. Camelids may help counter some of these effects. Their transformation of the land could reduce rock weathering, thus limiting the acidic runoff that can poison farmers’ crops.
The idea that grass-eating animals grazing may positively impact a landscape is not new. Nor is rewilding, the push to reintroduce key species to their native ecosystems, unique to the Cordillera Blanca mountains. In Finland, for example, the Indigenous Sami are working to reintroduce reindeer in deforested land. And a group in Spain hopes one day to lift the wild cattle known as the auroch out of extinction, putting it to use in grazing.
But the size and speed of the changes the camelids helped bring about surprised the researchers. “Putting nutrients over the soil can produce similar effects on plant growth,” says ecologist Kelsey Reider of James Madison University, but “the animals themselves are doing a lot.” For one, animal waste is special. For another, the camelids weed out dominant plants, making space for new species.
28．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．Results of camelids herding. B．Impacts of climate change.
C．Ancestral Andean practices. D．Partnership with local farmers.
29．What might be a consequence of glaciers’ melting
A．Increased acidic runoff. B．Reduced rock weathering.
C．Decline in summer rainfall. D．Shortage of mineral resources.
30．Why are “the reindeer” and “the auroch” mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To clarify a potential problem. B．To explain a natural phenomenon.
C．To compare different rewilding project. D．To justify a conservation effort.
31．What is Kelsey Reider’s attitude towards camelids herding
A．Disapproving. B．Unclear. C．Doubtful. D．Favorable.
D
We’ve all had that restless feeling, that urge to be doing something — anything— other than what we’re doing right now. It’s boredom. Boredom doesn’t just color（影响）the time spent sitting in waiting rooms or watching dull television shows. It can also come into the larger patterns of our lives, such as our jobs and relationships. And it brings a message. Just like pain. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong, and that you need to do something about it. Boredom is telling you that what you’re doing is not a good fit for the mental or emotional resources you have at that moment.
You may have heard that boredom increases creativity, and some research seems to suggest that it does. But more recent research has called the idea into question, says Andreas Elpidorou, author of Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration, and Anticipation Lead Us to the Good Life. A 2016 study found that boredom probably does not generate creativity. Practice does. In fact, the study found that in many cases, boredom damaged fluency in creative tasks.
However, there may be a connection between boredom and creativity. Elpidorou points out that you can respond to boredom in creative ways. And that gets us to what may be the most important fact about boredom: Whether it’s helpful or harmful depends on how you respond to it.
When that anxious feeling crops up, it’s easy to immediately reach for your phone and start scrolling（滚动）on social media, or worse. Individuals who are prone（易受...影响的）to boredom are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, according to some research. On the other hand, boredom can push you toward more meaningful tasks, says Elpidorou. When boredom strikes, you might call a friend you haven’t heard from in a while, go for a walk or to the gym, or pick up your guitar and play that tune you’ve been working on. The trick, of course, is to pay attention to that boredom alert and make a conscious decision about how to respond.
32．What do “pain” and “boredom” have in common
A．They initiate a need for change. B．They relates to large patterns of life.
C．They reflect similar mental problems. D．They’re signs of physical harm.
33．What might the recent research have discovered
A．Boredom enhances creativity. B．Creativity arises from practice.
C．Boredom affects cultural exchange. D．Creative tasks improve quality of life.
34．What strategies might Elpidorou recommend to fight boredom
A．Engaging in social media scrolling. B．Replacing boredom with drug abuse.
C．Pursuing more meaningful activities. D．Ignoring the urge to avoid boredom.
35．Which is the best title of the text
A．The Essence of Boredom B．Creativity and Boredom
C．Keeping Boredom at Bay D．Turning Boredom into Treasure
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。
We can tell something about a person when we notice his or her body posture（姿势）. The way people hold themselves gives important information. 36 . Not only do we see it in their body posture, but also in the way they have very little eye contact. They say to the world that they are not interested in their environment, nor the people in pare this to someone who walks straight and looks at the world and immediately you will have a different impression. 37 .
Another feeling we can communicate with our body posture is one of interest and respect for someone else. Turning your body to someone when they are talking to you indicates that you are interested in hearing what they have to say. 38 . A small effort in this way can make the difference between being accepted by others or not.
39 . Someone who does not feel too comfortable in communication will often assume a defensive position. He or she will possibly have crossed arms or legs or will hold an object such as a bag in front. The bag as well as the crossed arms and legs provide protection for feeling uneasy.
We often aren’t aware of the body language signals we’re sending, yet we unconsciously interpret the body language of others. Our interpretations rely heavily on our intuitive（直观的）feelings but it sometimes leads to misunderstandings. 40 . Thus, it’s crucial to be mindful of the gestures you use and the contexts in which you use them.
A．It is an act of friendliness and respect
B．A body posture can be closed or open
C．Our body posture often reflects quite well how we feel
D．Take for instance the gesture when we want to say OK
E．For example, individuals feeling low often hang their shoulders
F．Friendship also gets established by our body language interactions
G．A gesture means one thing in one culture and something entirely different in another
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My best friend Lisa had promised to join me for a movie marathon at my place for my birthday. But when the big day came, Lisa didn’t 41 as planned.
I got 42 — How could Lisa make a promise and then break it without even 43 to tell me I texted Lisa angrily.
She texted back immediately and 44 that her grandma had an accident and she had to 45 her in the hospital. “It’s my birthday! How could you do this to me ” I just couldn’t 46 myself. Lisa said sorry in her text but I didn’t respond to her 47 . After that, we began to 48 ourselves emotionally and avoid each other. Over time, the memory of the 49 words I had sent to Lisa faded from my mind.
One day, Facebook 50 brought Lisa and me back together. I sent her a friend request. Lisa 51 , and we could now see each other’s posts on social media. I started to 52 that unpleasant text exchange from a long time ago. Now, I felt bad about it — I saw how thoughtless and 53 I had been, only thinking about myself.
I wanted to 54 things. I wrote an apology letter to Lisa and soon got her forgiveness. So finally, we did bring a sad moment from the past to a 55 conclusion.
41．A．check in B．show off C．turn up D．set out
42．A．cross B．awkward C．guilty D．impatient
43．A．bothering B．planning C．pretending D．daring
44．A．confirmed B．explained C．complained D．admitted
45．A．care about B．appeal to C．provide for D．attend to
46．A．motivate B．contain C．express D．blame
47．A．request B．judgement C．appreciation D．apology
48．A．recover B．stabilize C．distance D．support
49．A．hurtful B．decent C．forceful D．outspoken
50．A．suddenly B．regularly C．immediately D．randomly
51．A．hesitated B．doubted C．accepted D．refused
52．A．clarified B．reconsidered C．remembered D．resisted
53．A．self-disciplined B．self-centered C．self-respected D．self-conscious
54．A．change B．purchase C．assess D．fix
55．A．healthy B．bitter C．dramatic D．uncertain
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mei Lanfang, a legendary figure in Beijing Opera, was born in Beijing in 1894．He began his training at eight, debuted at eleven, and then quickly rose to fame for his mastery of the dan role. His reputation spread globally, inspiring international 56 （figure）like Rabindranath Tagore 57 （pen）poems in his honor.
Mei had been desiring to share Beijing Opera with the world, 58 finally led him on tours to Japan and the Soviet Union and the United States. Despite the language barrier, the beautiful, elegant performances were 59 huge success wherever Mei performed. One American critic wrote, “I’ve never spent a 60 （wonderful）night like this in the theatre.” America’s Pomona College and the University of Southern California both awarded Mei Lanfang honorary Doctor of Arts degrees for his great work in promoting cultural exchange between China and other countries.
Mei Lanfang 61 （admire）, not only for his great artistic skill but also for his great kindness and his deep love for his country. Mei Lanfang helped the Japanese people during the great Kanto earthquake, 62 he refused to do any performances for the entertainment of the Japanese military troops invading China.
Mei passed away in 1961, 63 （leave）a rich cultural legacy. His efforts helped Beijing Opera gain 64 （recognize）as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage, 65 （enjoy）by audiences worldwide.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你的朋友Jack将来你的城市参加一个科技展览会。请给他写一封邮件，推荐一个你认为不容错过的讲座，邮件包括以下内容：
1．你推荐的讲座；
2．推荐这个讲座的理由。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jack, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
This year for my birthday, my mom said I could have a party at home. I’m a party animal. I love holding parties. But picking the guest list is always painful. Mom gave me a limit on how many friends I could invite, and it was never enough for the crowd I wanted to have. I wrestled with the decision for days, and once I had my list, I crafted the invites and passed them out at school.
“How could you invite her ” Jenny, one of my buddies, said angrily when she spotted Shannon’s name on the invite list.
The school’s social scene was ruled by the “in” crowd, the cool kids who determined what was hot and what was not— if they wore two different colored socks, it was the next big thing. But if someone like Shannon did it, it was a laughing stock.
Shannon was a sweet girl, dressed nice, but she was a bit fat and quiet. She always seemed to break the “uncool” rules without even knowing it. So, some of the students would make fun of her all the time. She got picked on a lot. If there was a strange noise or smell in class, everyone would laugh and point at her. She never fought back, but it upset me. I believed Shannon was innocent in all of this.
Now, Jenny cornered me, insisting I should tell Shannon to stay away. She argued there were other, more fitting candidates to fill her place. I had to admit, she had a point. But there was something about Shannon that made me want to stand up for her, to give her a chance to be part of the fun, to show everyone that being different wasn’t a crime. But I was also afraid my decision might ruin my birthday party.
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.
Confused about my choices, I found myself in a dilemma. _________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Unexpectedly, they got along well with quiet Shannon at my party. __________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
英语试卷
（时间：120分钟 满分：150分 考试时间：2024年11月22日）
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3．非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A． 19.15． B． 9.18． C． 9.15.
答案是 C。
1．What is the man confused about
A．His study. B．His career. C．His graduation.
2．Why does the man want to go to the library
A．To borrow books. B．To return books. C．To meet a friend.
3．How does the woman feel about the news
A．Relieved. B．Relaxed. C．Excited.
4．Where does the conversation probably take place
A．In a taxi. B．On a plane. C．At an airport.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．A term exam. B．A school project. C．A college course.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Neighbors. B．Classmates. C．Strangers.
7．Where are the speakers now
A．On Carter street. B．On State Street. C．In Brown College.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．What is the urgent thing the man needs to do
A．Hunting for a house. B．Finding a part-time job. C．Starting his school.
9．Why has the woman failed to find an apartment
A．The rent is too high.
B．Few apartments are for rent.
C．The apartments are far away.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．What does the man want to do
A．Check in at the hotel. B．Book a room for Friday. C．Change his hotel booking.
11．What day is it today
A．Wednesday. B．Friday. C．Saturday.
12．What do we know about the hotel
A．It will be expanded soon.
B．It has 50 rooms altogether.
C．It is fully booked this weekend.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．What is special about the woman’s evening classes
A．Her grandpa teaches her.
B．There are senior citizens.
C．Every student is motivated.
14．Why did Melinda go back to school
A．To kill time. B．To realize her dream. C．To lead an active life.
15．What inspired the woman when talking to Melinda
A．Her enthusiasm for learning.
B．Her eagerness to learn from others.
C．Her excitement of staying with the old.
16．What impresses the woman regarding class discussions
A．Fashion industry. B．Life experience. C．Lifelong learning.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．What is Grandma Wendy’s profession
A．A cook. B．A scientist. C．An engineer.
18．What does Grandma Wendy’s workplace look like
A．A film set. B．A kitchen. C．A classroom.
19．What impresses the speaker most about Grandma Wendy
A．Her love for puzzles. B．Her determination. C．Her family life.
20．What is the talk mainly about
A．A role model. B．A career choice. C．A unique workplace.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Science is often considered a male-dominated field. But the field is rich with female scientists who made important discoveries.
Ada Lovelace, Mathematician（Dec.10,1815-Nov.27,1852）
Ada Lovelace was an English mathematician and writer, primarily known for her work on Charles Babbage’s early mechanical general-purpose computer. While she did not have a formal degree in the modern sense, Lovelace is regarded as the first computer programmer— long before modern computers were invented.
Chien-Shiung Wu, Physicist（May 31,1912-Feb.16,1997）
Originally from China, where she earned her degree in physics from the National Central University in Nanking, Chien-Shiung Wu became a leading figure in science. Wu is famous for her “Wu experiment,” which overturned the theory of parity（宇称理论）in physics. This breakthrough led to a Nobel Prize that was awarded to her male colleagues, with Wu’s critical role in the work overlooked.
Janaki Ammal, Botanist（Nov.4,1897-Feb.7,1984）
As India’s first female plant scientist, Janaki Ammal made significant progress in the fields of botany. Educated in Madras and the U. S., she held notable positions including teaching at the Women’s Christian College. Her work extended overseas in England before returning to India, contributing greatly to genetics and plant breeding until her death in 1984.
Katherine Johnson, Mathematician（Aug.26,1918-Feb.24,2020）
Katherine Johnson played a key role at NASA．She overcame racial and gender barriers, making crucial calculations for the trajectories（轨迹）of spacecraft. Recognized for her contributions, Johnson received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2015．Her story, highlighted in the film “Hidden Figures”, inspires generations in STEM fields.
21．What did the woman scientist who died young achieve
A．She challenged a physics theory. B．She made breakthroughs in botany.
C．She assisted with space exploration. D．She contributed to the computer’s birth.
22．Which scientist once held a teaching position in college
A．Ada Lovelace. B．Chien-Shiung Wu. C．Janaki Ammal. D．Katherine Johnson.
23．What similar experience did Chien-Shiung Wu and Katherine Johnson have
A．They both won the Nobel Prize. B．They faced gender barriers at work.
C．Their stories were made into films. D．They were awarded degrees in China.
B
Throughout history, young individuals are always willing to carry the weight of responsibility and serve their communities selflessly. One such individual is Lily Chen.
Lily Chen was introduced to environmental and societal challenges at a very young ing from a family of environmental activists, her father’s strong environmental conscience was a value she learned from childhood.
Upon completing her studies at the University of British Columbia in Canada and returning to her native Singapore, Lily’s environmental concerns deepened, especially following the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster.
A committed volunteer and a born leader, Lily was actively involved from the beginning. She helped to organize and lead at meet-ups in cafes and community halls, as well as run workshops, and training. Taking direct action, she has participated in various campaigns such as the global movement against single-use plastics. “Advocating for the environment has shown me that making a difference is not a sprint but a marathon,” Lily remarked. “We must try to put up with tough times. But I’m sure we’ll make a difference in a long run.”
As an artist and educator, Lily organized interactive art project in line with Greenpeace Singapore’s campaigns on topics like deforestation and plastic pollution. A notable project was “Wings of Biodiversity,” where she directed a group of 30 young volunteers to create a 64-meter-long mural（壁画）as a part of a worldwide street art initiative fighting deforestation in the Amazon.
“Climate change is an urgent crisis,” Lily stated. “Yet, the activism of the youth in recent years offers a ray of hope. The youths of today are well organized, and passionate about expressing their desire for positive change and a green and sustainable future for all.”
24．What can we know about Lily Chen’s father
A．He was an animal activist. B．He taught at a university.
C．He cared much about environment. D．He was living in poor conditions.
25．Which of the following best describes Lily Chen
A．Inflexible. B．Socially responsible.
C．Unpopular. D．Economically disadvantaged.
26．What does the underlined part “a sprint” in paragraph 5 mean
A．A short-lived effort. B．An instant success.
C．A complex situation. D．An immediate challenge.
27．What might be the purpose of the “Wings of Biodiversity” project
A．To produce distinctive street art. B．To preserve the Amazon rainforest.
C．To fight against plastic pollution. D．To recognize environmental activists.
C
As ice sheets melted, they often left behind landscapes that typically take many years to become habitable for vegetation and wildlife. However, recent research has discovered that in just three years, these poor areas can be brought back to life by South American camelids（美洲鸵）.
By the foot of Peru’s Uruashraju glacier, researchers partnered with local farmers to herd camelids on four plots. For three days a month from 2019 to 2022, the camelids grazed（吃草）the plots. By the end of that time, the otherwise dry and easily destroyed soil stabilized, grew richer in nutrients and supported 57 percent more plant cover than before. Such an ancestral Andean practice of camelids herding could potentially cushion the crops, animals and livelihoods of local communities from the impacts of climate change.
As is the case worldwide, glaciers are disappearing in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca mountains at an astonishing rate. And as the ice melts, nearby ecosystems lose access to summertime supplies of freshwater and sometimes encounter harmful acidic minerals in rocks once covered by the glaciers. Camelids may help counter some of these effects. Their transformation of the land could reduce rock weathering, thus limiting the acidic runoff that can poison farmers’ crops.
The idea that grass-eating animals grazing may positively impact a landscape is not new. Nor is rewilding, the push to reintroduce key species to their native ecosystems, unique to the Cordillera Blanca mountains. In Finland, for example, the Indigenous Sami are working to reintroduce reindeer in deforested land. And a group in Spain hopes one day to lift the wild cattle known as the auroch out of extinction, putting it to use in grazing.
But the size and speed of the changes the camelids helped bring about surprised the researchers. “Putting nutrients over the soil can produce similar effects on plant growth,” says ecologist Kelsey Reider of James Madison University, but “the animals themselves are doing a lot.” For one, animal waste is special. For another, the camelids weed out dominant plants, making space for new species.
28．What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A．Results of camelids herding. B．Impacts of climate change.
C．Ancestral Andean practices. D．Partnership with local farmers.
29．What might be a consequence of glaciers’ melting
A．Increased acidic runoff. B．Reduced rock weathering.
C．Decline in summer rainfall. D．Shortage of mineral resources.
30．Why are “the reindeer” and “the auroch” mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To clarify a potential problem. B．To explain a natural phenomenon.
C．To compare different rewilding project. D．To justify a conservation effort.
31．What is Kelsey Reider’s attitude towards camelids herding
A．Disapproving. B．Unclear. C．Doubtful. D．Favorable.
D
We’ve all had that restless feeling, that urge to be doing something — anything— other than what we’re doing right now. It’s boredom. Boredom doesn’t just color（影响）the time spent sitting in waiting rooms or watching dull television shows. It can also come into the larger patterns of our lives, such as our jobs and relationships. And it brings a message. Just like pain. Pain is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong, and that you need to do something about it. Boredom is telling you that what you’re doing is not a good fit for the mental or emotional resources you have at that moment.
You may have heard that boredom increases creativity, and some research seems to suggest that it does. But more recent research has called the idea into question, says Andreas Elpidorou, author of Propelled: How Boredom, Frustration, and Anticipation Lead Us to the Good Life. A 2016 study found that boredom probably does not generate creativity. Practice does. In fact, the study found that in many cases, boredom damaged fluency in creative tasks.
However, there may be a connection between boredom and creativity. Elpidorou points out that you can respond to boredom in creative ways. And that gets us to what may be the most important fact about boredom: Whether it’s helpful or harmful depends on how you respond to it.
When that anxious feeling crops up, it’s easy to immediately reach for your phone and start scrolling（滚动）on social media, or worse. Individuals who are prone（易受...影响的）to boredom are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, according to some research. On the other hand, boredom can push you toward more meaningful tasks, says Elpidorou. When boredom strikes, you might call a friend you haven’t heard from in a while, go for a walk or to the gym, or pick up your guitar and play that tune you’ve been working on. The trick, of course, is to pay attention to that boredom alert and make a conscious decision about how to respond.
32．What do “pain” and “boredom” have in common
A．They initiate a need for change. B．They relates to large patterns of life.
C．They reflect similar mental problems. D．They’re signs of physical harm.
33．What might the recent research have discovered
A．Boredom enhances creativity. B．Creativity arises from practice.
C．Boredom affects cultural exchange. D．Creative tasks improve quality of life.
34．What strategies might Elpidorou recommend to fight boredom
A．Engaging in social media scrolling. B．Replacing boredom with drug abuse.
C．Pursuing more meaningful activities. D．Ignoring the urge to avoid boredom.
35．Which is the best title of the text
A．The Essence of Boredom B．Creativity and Boredom
C．Keeping Boredom at Bay D．Turning Boredom into Treasure
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。
We can tell something about a person when we notice his or her body posture（姿势）. The way people hold themselves gives important information. 36 . Not only do we see it in their body posture, but also in the way they have very little eye contact. They say to the world that they are not interested in their environment, nor the people in pare this to someone who walks straight and looks at the world and immediately you will have a different impression. 37 .
Another feeling we can communicate with our body posture is one of interest and respect for someone else. Turning your body to someone when they are talking to you indicates that you are interested in hearing what they have to say. 38 . A small effort in this way can make the difference between being accepted by others or not.
39 . Someone who does not feel too comfortable in communication will often assume a defensive position. He or she will possibly have crossed arms or legs or will hold an object such as a bag in front. The bag as well as the crossed arms and legs provide protection for feeling uneasy.
We often aren’t aware of the body language signals we’re sending, yet we unconsciously interpret the body language of others. Our interpretations rely heavily on our intuitive（直观的）feelings but it sometimes leads to misunderstandings. 40 . Thus, it’s crucial to be mindful of the gestures you use and the contexts in which you use them.
A．It is an act of friendliness and respect
B．A body posture can be closed or open
C．Our body posture often reflects quite well how we feel
D．Take for instance the gesture when we want to say OK
E．For example, individuals feeling low often hang their shoulders
F．Friendship also gets established by our body language interactions
G．A gesture means one thing in one culture and something entirely different in another
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
My best friend Lisa had promised to join me for a movie marathon at my place for my birthday. But when the big day came, Lisa didn’t 41 as planned.
I got 42 — How could Lisa make a promise and then break it without even 43 to tell me I texted Lisa angrily.
She texted back immediately and 44 that her grandma had an accident and she had to 45 her in the hospital. “It’s my birthday! How could you do this to me ” I just couldn’t 46 myself. Lisa said sorry in her text but I didn’t respond to her 47 . After that, we began to 48 ourselves emotionally and avoid each other. Over time, the memory of the 49 words I had sent to Lisa faded from my mind.
One day, Facebook 50 brought Lisa and me back together. I sent her a friend request. Lisa 51 , and we could now see each other’s posts on social media. I started to 52 that unpleasant text exchange from a long time ago. Now, I felt bad about it — I saw how thoughtless and 53 I had been, only thinking about myself.
I wanted to 54 things. I wrote an apology letter to Lisa and soon got her forgiveness. So finally, we did bring a sad moment from the past to a 55 conclusion.
41．A．check in B．show off C．turn up D．set out
42．A．cross B．awkward C．guilty D．impatient
43．A．bothering B．planning C．pretending D．daring
44．A．confirmed B．explained C．complained D．admitted
45．A．care about B．appeal to C．provide for D．attend to
46．A．motivate B．contain C．express D．blame
47．A．request B．judgement C．appreciation D．apology
48．A．recover B．stabilize C．distance D．support
49．A．hurtful B．decent C．forceful D．outspoken
50．A．suddenly B．regularly C．immediately D．randomly
51．A．hesitated B．doubted C．accepted D．refused
52．A．clarified B．reconsidered C．remembered D．resisted
53．A．self-disciplined B．self-centered C．self-respected D．self-conscious
54．A．change B．purchase C．assess D．fix
55．A．healthy B．bitter C．dramatic D．uncertain
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Mei Lanfang, a legendary figure in Beijing Opera, was born in Beijing in 1894．He began his training at eight, debuted at eleven, and then quickly rose to fame for his mastery of the dan role. His reputation spread globally, inspiring international 56 （figure）like Rabindranath Tagore 57 （pen）poems in his honor.
Mei had been desiring to share Beijing Opera with the world, 58 finally led him on tours to Japan and the Soviet Union and the United States. Despite the language barrier, the beautiful, elegant performances were 59 huge success wherever Mei performed. One American critic wrote, “I’ve never spent a 60 （wonderful）night like this in the theatre.” America’s Pomona College and the University of Southern California both awarded Mei Lanfang honorary Doctor of Arts degrees for his great work in promoting cultural exchange between China and other countries.
Mei Lanfang 61 （admire）, not only for his great artistic skill but also for his great kindness and his deep love for his country. Mei Lanfang helped the Japanese people during the great Kanto earthquake, 62 he refused to do any performances for the entertainment of the Japanese military troops invading China.
Mei passed away in 1961, 63 （leave）a rich cultural legacy. His efforts helped Beijing Opera gain 64 （recognize）as part of the world’s intangible cultural heritage, 65 （enjoy）by audiences worldwide.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假如你是李华，你的朋友Jack将来你的城市参加一个科技展览会。请给他写一封邮件，推荐一个你认为不容错过的讲座，邮件包括以下内容：
1．你推荐的讲座；
2．推荐这个讲座的理由。
注意：
1．写作词数应为80左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jack, ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
This year for my birthday, my mom said I could have a party at home. I’m a party animal. I love holding parties. But picking the guest list is always painful. Mom gave me a limit on how many friends I could invite, and it was never enough for the crowd I wanted to have. I wrestled with the decision for days, and once I had my list, I crafted the invites and passed them out at school.
“How could you invite her ” Jenny, one of my buddies, said angrily when she spotted Shannon’s name on the invite list.
The school’s social scene was ruled by the “in” crowd, the cool kids who determined what was hot and what was not— if they wore two different colored socks, it was the next big thing. But if someone like Shannon did it, it was a laughing stock.
Shannon was a sweet girl, dressed nice, but she was a bit fat and quiet. She always seemed to break the “uncool” rules without even knowing it. So, some of the students would make fun of her all the time. She got picked on a lot. If there was a strange noise or smell in class, everyone would laugh and point at her. She never fought back, but it upset me. I believed Shannon was innocent in all of this.
Now, Jenny cornered me, insisting I should tell Shannon to stay away. She argued there were other, more fitting candidates to fill her place. I had to admit, she had a point. But there was something about Shannon that made me want to stand up for her, to give her a chance to be part of the fun, to show everyone that being different wasn’t a crime. But I was also afraid my decision might ruin my birthday party.
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.
Confused about my choices, I found myself in a dilemma. _________________________________________
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Unexpectedly, they got along well with quiet Shannon at my party. __________________________________
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