2024-2025学年广东省广州市第二中学高一上学期期中考试英语试题（含答案）

广州市第二中学2024学年第一学期期中考试
高一英语
本试卷共10页，共10大题。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用2B铅笔在“考生号”处填涂考生号。用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的班级、姓名和考生号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的，答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
Ⅰ. 听力(共两节，满分15分)
第一节 听力理解(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
听下面对话，各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。录音读两遍。
听第一段对话，回答第1—3题。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place!
A. In a gas station. B. Near a school. C. On the highway.
2. Why did the woman receive a ticket
A. She was caught speeding.
B. She drove into the wrong area.
C. She didn’t have a driver’s permit.
3. What’s the speed limit in the area
A. 20mph. B. 50mph. C. 80mph.
听第二段对话，回答第4—6题。
4. What’s wrong with Daniel’s phone
A. It doesn’t work. B. It is out of date. C. It has no battery.
5. How does Mom feel about Daniel-s grades
A. Satisfactory. B. Disappointing. C. Encouraging.
6. What does Daniel promise to do
A. Have the phone fixed.
B Replace the phone battery.
C. Work harder to improve his grades.
听第三段对话，回答第7—10题。
7. What does the woman ask Josh to do
A. Send a letter. B. Borrow a book. C. Mail a package.
8. What will Josh do first after lunch
A. Meet a friend. B. Attend a lecture. C. Have a Spanish lesson.
9. When will Josh take the Physics test
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday
10. What’s the most likely relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Boss and secretary. C. Postman and customer.
第二节 听取信息(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面一段独白，根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为11—15 的空格中。
听录音前，你将有10 秒钟的阅题时间。录音读两遍。
你将有60秒钟的作答时间。
Who Xiao Bo Laura
Which app An exercise app An app for saving money
What are the apps used to do It 11. ________ how much you exercise and what you eat. It also helps you make 12. ________. This app would help you 13. ________ faster. It helps you find discounts and 14. ________ for whatever you’re looking for. 15. ________ you pay for something with your phone, it puts a little money into a bank account.
Ⅱ. 单项选择(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1. It is ________ honor for me to be part of this historical moment and witness such a significant achievement.
A. a B. the C. an D. /
2. Which one of the following sentences uses the sentence structure of“主+谓+宾+状”
A. I find it impossible to finish the task in time.
B. They are talking about the film at the meeting.
C We have realized the importance of English.
D. I will tell my friends this exciting news.
3. Because of his laziness, he has only a ________ chance of passing the exam.
A. slim B. thin C. light D. rare
4. When deeply ________ in work, ________ was often the case, he would forget all about eating or sleeping.
A. absorbing; that B. absorbing; which C. absorbed; it D. absorbed; as
5. Sitting in the lecture hall ________ a group of eager students, ________ attention was focused on the expert as he delivered a speech on the latest development of AI.
A. were, their B. was, whose
C. was, their D. were, whose
6. I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means ________ men achieve great ends.
A. in which B. which C. by which D. after which
7. She must have attended the violin class yesterday, ________
A. doesn’t she B. hasn’t she
C. mustn’t she D. didn’t she
8. Has the doctor ever encountered a case ____ he was unable to cure the patient ____ their long-standing illness
A. that; of B. when; with C. in which; with D. where; of
9. The ancient city, ________ was once the center of an empire, ________ by archacologists and historians for over a decade.
A. which; was studied B. where; was studied
C. which; has been studied D. where; had been studied
10. They ________ to explore the jungle, ________ they will recognize the worth of the mysterious natural world.
A. set out; where B. set about; which
C. set off; which D. set down; where
Ⅲ. 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
A
Are you looking for inspiration for your next travel destination Lonely Planet has published its yearly list of top places to go. Whether you’re looking for adventure, culture, or value, there’s something for every type of traveler. Let’s explore the top picks for travel destinations in 2024.
Top City: Nairobi
Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, was chosen for its unique music and dance culture, and impressive local restaurants. Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city’s central business district, is a must-see, where visitors can see over 400 wildlife species wandering the open grass plains while skyscrapers (摩天大楼) twinkle on the horizon.
Top Country: Mongolia
Mongolia is loved for its wide-open spaces, adventure activities, and unique food. The Mongolian government has announced 2023 through 2025 as the “Years to Visit Mongolia,” easing entry conditions for international travelers and improving public facilities, including a new $650 million airport.
Top Sustainable Travel Destination: Spain
The publisher also recommended Spain for the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy, to develop off-season travel, and to bring tourism to new destinations, such as the port city of Valencia, easing pressures on hot spots such as Barcelona.
Top Best-Value Location: The American Midwest
The American Midwest, including the cities of Chicago and Detroit, is also on the list, as it offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost. Visitors can enjoy excellent services and facilities, such as old warehouses transformed into art studios, new eco-design (环保设计) hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, without having to spend too much money.
Top Beach Destination: Donegal
Donegal, Ireland’s most northwestern county, has the country’s longest coastline and over 100 beaches, where visitors can enjoy the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of beautiful coastal hiking trails.
11. What can people do in Nairobi National Park
A. Appreciate various animals. B. Enjoy musical performances.
C. Taste unique local dishes. D. Take part in cultural activities.
12. Why is the American Midwest considered to be the Best-Value Location
A. It has Michelin-starred restaurants.
B. It offers cost-effective experiences.
C. It is a best choice for environmentalists.
D. It provides excellent services and facilities.
13. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A travel diary B. An research report
C. A travel advertisement D. A popular magazine
B
When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly refused me. “I’m not sporty; stop trying to get me to do sports,” Julianna said. I had suggested it because some of my happiest recent memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural progression from ping-pong and a great way to work out some of her growing pains on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always refused by her.
Still I was undeterred. I believed that doing some sports would help Julianna manage her emotions. I’ve seen how sports help with stress. It worked for me when I was a teenage girl.
Midway into summer, we stayed at home, and Julianna and I felt really bored. “Do you want to play tennis ” I asked her at lunch one afternoon. Sure, she said. At that time, we were both eager to spend as much time as possible out of the house.
Arriving at the court, we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and headed to our sides of the court. The net was like the growing divide between us — I desiring connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence.
I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and missed. We repeated this several more times. I didn’t tell her she was holding the racket too close to the neck or she should step more into her forehand. My daughter wanted the chance to figure these things out for herself. We repeated the pattern of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. “This is fun,” she said with a mixture of surprise and delight and then she smiled widely.
Now we always find time to play tennis. We’re both eager for an activity that can ease tensions between us in daily life. It’s nice to have a place where both of us can release our negative moods and let them go.
14. Why did the author persuade her daughter to play tennis
A. Tennis was as popular as ping-pong.
B. They had a good time playing tennis together.
C. It would help her daughter make more like- minded friends.
D. It would be good for her daughter’s emotional management.
15. What does the underlined word “underred” mean in paragraph 2
A. Not accepted. B. Not sure.
C. Not discouraged. D. Not satisfied.
16. What did the author do when her daughter missed the ball
A. She started to encourage her daughter to keep trying.
B. She continued hitting the ball instead of giving instructions.
C. She got frustrated and started hitting the ball harder herself.
D. She stopped the game to correct her daughter’s technique.
17. What is the author’s probable purpose of writing the passage
A. To prove that playing tennis has positive impact on emotions.
B. To recommend that parents should introduce tennis to their children.
C. To encourage teenagers to release their negative mood by doing sport.
D. To share the experience of finding peace with her daughter on the Tennis Court
C
The sun is setting brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California, Irvine. Therefore, we get the photo but kind of lose the memory.
Photography “outsources” memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’ re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether.
The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. Similarly, if you write down someone’s phone number, you’re less likely to remember it offhand because your brain tells you there’s just no need. That’s all well and good — until that piece of paper goes missing.
The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo — how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize.
However, taking photos can benefit memory — when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has some upsides. When people take the time to zoom in on specific things, memories become strengthened.
Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened.
Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further.
18. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic of the text.
B. To remind us of similar experience.
C. To call on readers not to take photos.
D. To describe a familiar scene at the beach.
19. Why does photography “outsource” memories
A. Photos are more detailed than memories.
B. Taking photos is helpful for us to memorize.
C. People are allowed to rely on technology to remember.
D. Too many sources take up people’s time for other activities.
20. What may likely be discussed next
A. Situations when taking photos is better.
B. When distraction is most likely to happen.
C. How to stay focused while taking photos.
D. How to use photo-taking to memorize better.
21. What is the author’s attitude towards taking photos
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive.
C. Unclear. D. Objective.
D
The conversational tone (语气) of an AI chatbot or voice-based helper seems like a good way to learn new ideas. However, they may actually make us more willing to believe incorrect information compared with the content presented in an Wikipedia (维基百科) article.
To investigate this issue, Sonja Utz at the University of Tübingen, Germany, and her colleagues asked about 1,200 participants to search to search for information using one of the three tools. The first included text appearing letter by letter in the style of a large language model, similar to ChatGPT; the second provided information through a voice-based device like Siri; and the third was a text-based copy of Wikipedia. In some cases, participants were given accurate (准确的) information, while others saw factual errors, such as naming Sofia as the capital of Slovenia.
Participants were asked to rate the accuracy, trustworthiness, and believability of the information on a seven-point scale, where 7 is entirely accurate. In the answers where errors were introduced, information presented in a text- based form was rated as 4.24. The ChatGPT-like setup managed 4.76, while the voice assistant scored 5.29.
“It’s long been understood that people easily believe that objects that show or copy lifelike qualities are in fact alive,” says Mike Katell at the Alan Túring Institute, UK. “It’s not surprising that people find conversational chat assistants more reliable than text because humans seem to be used to set life where it doesn’t exist and to give trust to things that seem lifelike.”
The way the chatbots and voice agents are programmed to use a friendly and helpful conversational tone also confuses people, says Katell. “The makers of chatbots aren’t necessarily trying to fool us, but they are trying to put users at ease.”
Utz says it is important to recognize that the presentation of information can affect how much we believe it. “People now have learned that these models hallucinate (产生幻觉) sometimes,” she says. “But what people do not know yet is that just this interaction mode makes us more likely to believe whatever is written there.”
22. What was the main purpose of Sonja Utz’s study
A. To examine the accuracy of different Al types.
B. To compare different types of information sources.
C. To explore how presentation affects belief in information.
D. To analyse why chatbots are more accurate than Wikipedia.
23. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The process of the study.
B. The purpose of the researchers.
C. The reaction of the participants.
D. The type of information presented.
24. Which of the following ideas might Utz agree with
A. Chatbots makers cheat users into believing in them.
B. It’s impossible for people to doubt interaction mode.
C. It’s normal that people prefer lifelike chat assistants.
D. People are unaware that they may get false information.
25. What can be a suitable title for this passage
A. Downside of Chatbots B. Power of AI Voice Helpers
C. Dependence on AI Technology D. Preference in Conversational Mode
IV. 阅读填空(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
It is now possible to watch live sport on television on any day of the week, and the present amount of reporting will undoubtedly increase further in years to come. This is certainly having an influence on the live sports events themselves, and there are both benefits and shortcomings to this.
___26___ For one thing, with digital broadcasting, there are now many more TV channels than there were even ten years ago. Moreover, sport has become an important form of entertainment, attracting both men and women.
What are the benefits of this televised sport ____27____ Large football clubs benefit financially(财政上) from TV income and the top players can be well paid. Less popular sports also receive money that can be used in training and advertising. What’s more, there is a health benefit to some of the population. ___28___
However, there will be some disadvantages if so much sport is on television. Considering football again, many small clubs have suffered financial losses recently, as they cannot compete with the large ones. ____29____ Fewer people watch live matches nowadays, preferring to watch from the comfort of their living room. And ticket prices have risen greatly.
In a word, watching live sport on television has both good and bad effects. Televised sport has created many chances and benefited certain people and clubs very much. ___30___
A. Why has there been such growth in televised sport
B. Why are there so many benefits of watching live sport on television
C. Televised sport can be helpful in increasing people’s value of teamwork.
D. There has been a general falling in ticket sales, especially among smaller clubs.
E. Through televised sport, more people have become interested in actually playing sport.
F. One obvious advantage of televised sport is the money provided by television companies.
G. However, it has also been responsible for changing the nature of live sports events for ever.
V. 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
When I was a little boy, my parents and I lived in my grandma’s old house. It was ____31____ by four huge vegetable gardens. In the spring and summer, it was so ____32____ there with some colorful flowers. That wasn’t all, though.
On the back porch Grandma had dozens of potted plants. She watered them, talked to them and ____33____ them. And in the winter she would ____34____ them all inside and set them on shelves near the ____35____ to get some light. There with a lot of love she kept them growing even during the ____36____ months.
As a boy I was ____37____ by all the hard work she put into them. I ____38____ the vegetables she grew, as they helped to ____39____ the family all winter long. However, I couldn’t understand why she put so much ____40____ into looking after those potted plants. They didn’t offer us food and they ____41____ had flowers. It ____42____ a mystery (奥秘) to me for a long time.
Now as a(n) ____43____ , I can finally understand why Grandma had those potted plants. It is the ____44____ reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my house. They tell me that light, love, and growth still ____45____ during the dark winter. They make me know that spring will come again and that’s what I always say to my son.
Today I ____46____ Grandma’s potted plants in a new light. Every bit of her ____47____ for them is worth it. But my greatest ____48____ of light and love is Grandma herself. She is light to my soul ____49____ in the darkest times. And her love will live ____50____ though she passed away years ago.
31. A. occupied B. protected C. surrounded D. replaced
32. A. beautiful B. crowded C. noisy D. common
33. A. depended on B. looked after C. took control of D. keep an eye on
34. A. pile B. examine C. plant D. carry
35. A. corner B. windows C. ceiling D. cupboards
36. A. busiest B. safest C. finest D. coldest
37. A. inspired B. excited C. confused D. disappointed
38. A. collected B. thanked C. watched D. labeled
39. A. feed B. amuse C. reconnect D. calm
40. A. effort B. value C. wisdom D. curiosity
41. A. often B. rarely C. sometimes D. only
42. A. solved B. uncovered C. stressed D. remained
43. A. parent B. expert C. teacher D. gardener
44. A. funny B. strange C. same D. extra
45. A. change B. exist C. combine D. matter
46. A. pass B. prefer C. view D. keep
47 A. care B. respect C. talent D. search
48. A. predictor B. competitor C. manager D. reminder
49. A. thus B. just C. even D. also
50. A. gradually B. formally C. extremely D. permanently
Ⅵ. 单词拼写(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分.请根据释义或首字母，请用必修一Unit 2，Unit 3，必修二 Unit 5所学单词的适当形式填空)
51. Taking regular exercises is the most efficient way to s________ your body.(根据首字母单词拼写)
52. Learning from your mistakes and bitter f________ will eventually lead to success as long as you persevere. (根据首字母单词拼写)
53. The traditional dance performed during the festival is u________ to this village and has been passed down through generations. (根据首字母单词拼写)
54. Within the next 80 years, our lives may be changed beyond r________ by 3D printing. (根据首字母单词拼写)
55. With consistent effort and dedication, the students were able to make progress in their academic p________ in the final examination. (根据首字母单词拼写)
56. He was surprised to find his room thoroughly cleaned and everything a________ in perfect order. (根据首字母单词拼写)
57. Despite the serious i________ to her leg, Mary struggled to her feet and walked towards the finishing line. (根据首字母单词拼写)
58. He was caught c________ in the exam and couldn’t escape punishment. (根据首字母单词拼写)
59. O________ scheduled to be held in 2020, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was postponed till 2021 due to the pandemic. (根据首字母单词拼写)
60. The service you ________(to ask for something in a polite or formal way) previously has been upgraded and will now be more efficient. (根据英文提示单词拼写)
61. Taichi in China is said to relieve people’s tiredness, especially for those who always feel ________ (too anxious and tired to be able to relax) out. (根据英文提示单词拼写)
62. The language student improved their vocabulary significantly through learning by ________ (doing or saying the same thing many times). (根据英文提示单词拼写)
63. After a long day of hard work, she sank back into her seat, exhausted, but with a sense of ________ (a feeling of pleasure because you have got what you wanted). (根据英文提示单词拼写)
64. The most ________ (very surprising, especially in a way that makes you feel pleasure or admiration) thing about nature is its infinite variety. (根据英文提示单词拼写)
65. It has been ________ (publicly or formally) announced that a million new IT jobs will be created in the next 5 years. (根据英文提示单词拼写)
Ⅶ. 完成句子(共10小题;每题1分，满分10分.请用必修一Unit 2，Unit3，必修二Unit 5所学词组填空)
66. The monument was erected ________ the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.
这个纪念碑是为纪念为国牺牲的战士而建立的。
67. The festival, ________ cultural exchanges, appealed to people from different countries.
该节日旨在鼓励文化交流，吸引了来自不同国家的人们。
68. ________ the industrial park, visitors can admire the historical glory of the “tea boat road”.
除了工业园区，游客还可以欣赏到“茶船路”的历史辉煌。
69. They ________ to the final.
他们未能成功进入决赛。
70. The floors of all campus buildings ________ fire alarm systems so far.
最近，所有校园建筑的楼层都装了火灾报警系统。
71. He ________________________________ when his mother came in.
他妈妈进来的时候他假装在睡觉。
72. ________, an increasing number of people realize the importance of wildlife protection.
令我们感到欣慰的是，越来越多的人意识到保护野生动植物的重要性。
73. Volunteering at a local charity can ________ the lives of those in need.
在当地慈善机构做志愿者可以给那些需要帮助的人的生活带来积极的改变。
74. ________ the scholarship, you need to submit a completed form, a personal statement, and proof of academic achievement by the deadline.
(如果你)要申请奖学金，你需要在截止日期前提交填好的表格、个人陈述以及成绩证明。
75. The advanced software has a user-friendly interface, ________ work out complex calculations and data analyses with ease and accuracy. (用定语从句)
这个高级软件界面易于操作，使我们能够容易准确地进行复杂的计算和数据分析。
Ⅷ. 课文填空(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
根据课文内容填空
The audience did not ___76___ as the famous composer walked out onto the stage for the first time in 12 years. The theatre’s musical director, Umlauf, joined him and together the two men took charge of the orchestra. For more than an hour, Becthoven jumped about in front of the orchestra, ____77____ in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score. The whole time, Umlarf stood quietly by his side, skillfully guiding the orchestra through the most amazing piece of music the world had ever known.
Walk along the wooden bridge at Gua Kelam1 to ___78___a small river, sec bats hanging from the top of the cave and more. Gua Kelam is a place for everyone, whether you are a caving beginner or a professional. For a more exciting adventure, try out the wet trail at Gua Kelam. Visit Ladang Kenaf for ___79___, where the vast open fields ___80___ for that picture-perfect moment.
X. 书面表达(共20分)
81. 假定你是李华。你校将举办以“Be Sporty , Be Healthy”为主题的演讲比赛。请你写一份英文演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 你最喜爱的运动以及相关经历；
2. 这项运动带给你的影响。(如：强身健体；减压；……)
注意：
1. 词数130左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 演讲稿的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Ladies and gentlemen,
I’m Li Hua from senior one.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
That’s all. Thank you!
答案
本试卷共10页，共10大题。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必用2B铅笔在“考生号”处填涂考生号。用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔将自己的班级、姓名和考生号填写在答题卡上。
2. 选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案，答案不能答在试卷上。
3. 非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内的相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的，答案无效。
4. 考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
Ⅰ. 听力(共两节，满分15分)
第一节 听力理解(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
听下面对话，各段后有几个小题，各段播放前每小题有5秒钟的阅题时间。请根据各段播放内容及其相关小题，在5秒钟内从题中所给的A、B、C选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。录音读两遍。
听第一段对话，回答第1—3题。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place!
A. In a gas station. B. Near a school. C. On the highway.
2. Why did the woman receive a ticket
A. She was caught speeding.
B. She drove into the wrong area.
C. She didn’t have a driver’s permit.
3. What’s the speed limit in the area
A. 20mph. B. 50mph. C. 80mph.
听第二段对话，回答第4—6题。
4. What’s wrong with Daniel’s phone
A. It doesn’t work. B. It is out of date. C. It has no battery.
5. How does Mom feel about Daniel-s grades
A. Satisfactory. B. Disappointing. C. Encouraging.
6. What does Daniel promise to do
A. Have the phone fixed.
B. Replace the phone battery.
C. Work harder to improve his grades.
听第三段对话，回答第7—10题。
7. What does the woman ask Josh to do
A. Send a letter. B. Borrow a book. C. Mail a package.
8. What will Josh do first after lunch
A. Meet a friend. B. Attend a lecture. C. Have a Spanish lesson.
9. When will Josh take the Physics test
A. On Monday. B. On Tuesday. C. On Wednesday
10. What’s the most likely relationship between the two speakers
A. Classmates. B. Boss and secretary. C. Postman and customer.
第二节 听取信息(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
听下面一段独白，根据题目要求，从所听到的内容中获取必要的信息，填入答题卡标号为11—15 的空格中。
听录音前，你将有10 秒钟的阅题时间。录音读两遍。
你将有60秒钟的作答时间。
Who Xiao Bo Laura
Which app An exercise app An app for saving money
What are the apps used to do It 11. ________ how much you exercise and what you eat. It also helps you make 12. ________. This app would help you 13. ________ faster. It helps you find discounts and 14. ________ for whatever you’re looking for. 15. ________ you pay for something with your phone, it puts a little money into a bank account.
听力答案 略
Ⅱ. 单项选择(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
1. It is ________ honor for me to be part of this historical moment and witness such a significant achievement.
A. a B. the C. an D. /
【答案】C
2. Which one of the following sentences uses the sentence structure of“主+谓+宾+状”
A. I find it impossible to finish the task in time.
B. They are talking about the film at the meeting.
C. We have realized the importance of English.
D. I will tell my friends this exciting news.
【答案】B
3. Because of his laziness, he has only a ________ chance of passing the exam.
A. slim B. thin C. light D. rare
【答案】A
4. When deeply ________ in work, ________ was often the case, he would forget all about eating or sleeping.
A. absorbing; that B. absorbing; which C. absorbed; it D. absorbed; as
【答案】D
5. Sitting in the lecture hall ________ a group of eager students, ________ attention was focused on the expert as he delivered a speech on the latest development of AI.
A. were, their B. was, whose
C. was, their D. were, whose
【答案】D
6. I honour endurance, perseverance, industry, talent; because these are the means ________ men achieve great ends.
A. in which B. which C. by which D. after which
【答案】C
7. She must have attended the violin class yesterday, ________
A. doesn’t she B. hasn’t she
C. mustn’t she D. didn’t she
【答案】D
8. Has the doctor ever encountered a case ____ he was unable to cure the patient ____ their long-standing illness
A. that; of B. when; with C. in which; with D. where; of
【答案】D
9. The ancient city, ________ was once the center of an empire, ________ by archacologists and historians for over a decade.
A. which; was studied B. where; was studied
C. which; has been studied D. where; had been studied
【答案】C
10. They ________ to explore the jungle, ________ they will recognize the worth of the mysterious natural world.
A. set out; where B. set about; which
C. set off; which D. set down; where
【答案】A
Ⅲ. 阅读理解(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
A
Are you looking for inspiration for your next travel destination Lonely Planet has published its yearly list of top places to go. Whether you’re looking for adventure, culture, or value, there’s something for every type of traveler. Let’s explore the top picks for travel destinations in 2024.
Top City: Nairobi
Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, was chosen for its unique music and dance culture, and impressive local restaurants. Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city’s central business district, is a must-see, where visitors can see over 400 wildlife species wandering the open grass plains while skyscrapers (摩天大楼) twinkle on the horizon.
Top Country: Mongolia
Mongolia is loved for its wide-open spaces, adventure activities, and unique food. The Mongolian government has announced 2023 through 2025 as the “Years to Visit Mongolia,” easing entry conditions for international travelers and improving public facilities, including a new $650 million airport.
Top Sustainable Travel Destination: Spain
The publisher also recommended Spain for the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy, to develop off-season travel, and to bring tourism to new destinations, such as the port city of Valencia, easing pressures on hot spots such as Barcelona.
Top Best-Value Location: The American Midwest
The American Midwest, including the cities of Chicago and Detroit, is also on the list, as it offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost. Visitors can enjoy excellent services and facilities, such as old warehouses transformed into art studios, new eco-design (环保设计) hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, without having to spend too much money.
Top Beach Destination: Donegal
Donegal, Ireland’s most northwestern county, has the country’s longest coastline and over 100 beaches, where visitors can enjoy the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of beautiful coastal hiking trails.
11. What can people do in Nairobi National Park
A. Appreciate various animals. B. Enjoy musical performances.
C. Taste unique local dishes. D. Take part in cultural activities.
12. Why is the American Midwest considered to be the Best-Value Location
A. It has Michelin-starred restaurants.
B. It offers cost-effective experiences.
C. It is a best choice for environmentalists.
D. It provides excellent services and facilities.
13. Where is the text most probably taken from
A. A travel diary B. An research report
C. A travel advertisement D. A popular magazine
【答案】11. A 12. B 13. D
B
When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly refused me. “I’m not sporty; stop trying to get me to do sports,” Julianna said. I had suggested it because some of my happiest recent memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural progression from ping-pong and a great way to work out some of her growing pains on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always refused by her.
Still, I was undeterred. I believed that doing some sports would help Julianna manage her emotions. I’ve seen how sports help with stress. It worked for me when I was a teenage girl.
Midway into summer, we stayed at home, and Julianna and I felt really bored. “Do you want to play tennis ” I asked her at lunch one afternoon. Sure, she said. At that time, we were both eager to spend as much time as possible out of the house.
Arriving at the court, we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and headed to our sides of the court. The net was like the growing divide between us — I desiring connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence.
I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and missed. We repeated this several more times. I didn’t tell her she was holding the racket too close to the neck or she should step more into her forehand. My daughter wanted the chance to figure these things out for herself. We repeated the pattern of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. “This is fun,” she said with a mixture of surprise and delight and then she smiled widely.
Now we always find time to play tennis. We’re both eager for an activity that can ease tensions between us in daily life. It’s nice to have a place where both of us can release our negative moods and let them go.
14. Why did the author persuade her daughter to play tennis
A. Tennis was as popular as ping-pong.
B. They had a good time playing tennis together.
C. It would help her daughter make more like- minded friends.
D. It would be good for her daughter’s emotional management.
15. What does the underlined word “underred” mean in paragraph 2
A. Not accepted. B. Not sure.
C. Not discouraged. D. Not satisfied.
16. What did the author do when her daughter missed the ball
A. She started to encourage her daughter to keep trying.
B. She continued hitting the ball instead of giving instructions.
C. She got frustrated and started hitting the ball harder herself.
D. She stopped the game to correct her daughter’s technique.
17. What is the author’s probable purpose of writing the passage
A. To prove that playing tennis has positive impact on emotions.
B. To recommend that parents should introduce tennis to their children.
C. To encourage teenagers to release their negative mood by doing sport.
D. To share the experience of finding peace with her daughter on the Tennis Court
【答案】14. D 15. C 16. B 17. D
C
The sun is setting, brightening your kids’ faces as they play in the waves. You reach for your phone for this perfect moment. But before you do, here’s a bit of surprising science: Taking photos is not the perfect way to keep memory as you think.
Taking too many pictures could actually harm the brain’s ability to keep memories, says Elizabeth Loftus, a psychology professor at the University of California, Irvine. Therefore, we get the photo but kind of lose the memory.
Photography “outsources” memories. It works in two ways: We either shake off the responsibility of remembering moments when taking pictures, or we’ re so distracted by the process that we miss the moment altogether.
The first explanation is the loss of memory. People know that their camera is recording that moment, so they don’t try to remember. Similarly, if you write down someone’s phone number, you’re less likely to remember it offhand because your brain tells you there’s just no need. That’s all well and good — until that piece of paper goes missing.
The other is distraction. We’re distracted by the process of taking a photo — how we hold our phone, composing the photo, such as smiling faces, the background to our liking and clear image, all of which uses up our attention that could otherwise help us memorize.
However, taking photos can benefit memory — when done mindfully. While taking a photo may be distracting, the act of preparation by focusing on visual details around has some upsides. When people take the time to zoom in on specific things, memories become strengthened.
Another benefit is that we recall moments more accurately with the photos. Memory has been reshaped with the help of new information and new experiences. Thus, photos or videos help us recall moments as if they really happened.
Memories die away without a visual record backing them up. Therefore, a photo is an excellent tool to help remember when done purposefully, which is worth exploring further.
18. What is the purpose of the first paragraph
A. To introduce the topic of the text.
B. To remind us of similar experience.
C. To call on readers not to take photos.
D. To describe a familiar scene at the beach.
19. Why does photography “outsource” memories
A. Photos are more detailed than memories.
B. Taking photos is helpful for us to memorize.
C. People are allowed to rely on technology to remember.
D. Too many sources take up people’s time for other activities.
20. What may likely be discussed next
A. Situations when taking photos is better.
B. When distraction is most likely to happen.
C. How to stay focused while taking photos.
D. How to use photo-taking to memorize better.
21. What is the author’s attitude towards taking photos
A. Doubtful. B. Supportive.
C. Unclear. D. Objective.
【答案】18. A 19. C 20. D 21. D
D
The conversational tone (语气) of an AI chatbot or voice-based helper seems like a good way to learn new ideas. However, they may actually make us more willing to believe incorrect information compared with the content presented in an Wikipedia (维基百科) article.
To investigate this issue, Sonja Utz at the University of Tübingen, Germany, and her colleagues asked about 1,200 participants to search to search for information using one of the three tools. The first included text appearing letter by letter in the style of a large language model, similar to ChatGPT; the second provided information through a voice-based device like Siri; and the third was a text-based copy of Wikipedia. In some cases, participants were given accurate (准确的) information, while others saw factual errors, such as naming Sofia as the capital of Slovenia.
Participants were asked to rate the accuracy, trustworthiness, and believability of the information on a seven-point scale, where 7 is entirely accurate. In the answers where errors were introduced, information presented in a text- based form was rated as 4.24. The ChatGPT-like setup managed 4.76, while the voice assistant scored 5.29.
“It’s long been understood that people easily believe that objects that show or copy lifelike qualities are in fact alive,” says Mike Katell at the Alan Túring Institute, UK. “It’s not surprising that people find conversational chat assistants more reliable than text because humans seem to be used to set life where it doesn’t exist and to give trust to things that seem lifelike.”
The way the chatbots and voice agents are programmed to use a friendly and helpful conversational tone also confuses people, says Katell. “The makers of chatbots aren’t necessarily trying to fool us, but they are trying to put users at ease.”
Utz says it is important to recognize that the presentation of information can affect how much we believe it. “People now have learned that these models hallucinate (产生幻觉) sometimes,” she says. “But what people do not know yet is that just this interaction mode makes us more likely to believe whatever is written there.”
22. What was the main purpose of Sonja Utz’s study
A. To examine the accuracy of different Al types.
B. To compare different types of information sources.
C. To explore how presentation affects belief in information.
D. To analyse why chatbots are more accurate than Wikipedia.
23. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The process of the study.
B. The purpose of the researchers.
C. The reaction of the participants.
D. The type of information presented.
24. Which of the following ideas might Utz agree with
A. Chatbots makers cheat users into believing in them.
B. It’s impossible for people to doubt interaction mode.
C. It’s normal that people prefer lifelike chat assistants.
D. People are unaware that they may get false information.
25. What can be a suitable title for this passage
A. Downside of Chatbots B. Power of AI Voice Helpers
C. Dependence on AI Technology D. Preference in Conversational Mode
【答案】22. C 23. A 24. D 25. A
IV. 阅读填空(共5小题;每小题2分，满分10分)
It is now possible to watch live sport on television on any day of the week, and the present amount of reporting will undoubtedly increase further in years to come. This is certainly having an influence on the live sports events themselves, and there are both benefits and shortcomings to this.
___26___ For one thing, with digital broadcasting, there are now many more TV channels than there were even ten years ago. Moreover, sport has become an important form of entertainment, attracting both men and women.
What are the benefits of this televised sport ____27____ Large football clubs benefit financially(财政上) from TV income and the top players can be well paid. Less popular sports also receive money that can be used in training and advertising. What’s more, there is a health benefit to some of the population. ___28___
However, there will be some disadvantages if so much sport is on television. Considering football again, many small clubs have suffered financial losses recently, as they cannot compete with the large ones. ____29____ Fewer people watch live matches nowadays, preferring to watch from the comfort of their living room. And ticket prices have risen greatly.
In a word, watching live sport on television has both good and bad effects. Televised sport has created many chances and benefited certain people and clubs very much. ___30___
A. Why has there been such growth in televised sport
B. Why are there so many benefits of watching live sport on television
C. Televised sport can be helpful in increasing people’s value of teamwork.
D. There has been a general falling in ticket sales, especially among smaller clubs.
E. Through televised sport, more people have become interested in actually playing sport.
F. One obvious advantage of televised sport is the money provided by television companies.
G. However, it has also been responsible for changing the nature of live sports events for ever.
【答案】26. A 27. F 28. E 29. D 30. G
V. 完形填空(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
When I was a little boy, my parents and I lived in my grandma’s old house. It was ____31____ by four huge vegetable gardens. In the spring and summer, it was so ____32____ there with some colorful flowers. That wasn’t all, though.
On the back porch Grandma had dozens of potted plants. She watered them, talked to them and ____33____ them. And in the winter she would ____34____ them all inside and set them on shelves near the ____35____ to get some light. There with a lot of love she kept them growing even during the ____36____ months.
As a boy I was ____37____ by all the hard work she put into them. I ____38____ the vegetables she grew, as they helped to ____39____ the family all winter long. However, I couldn’t understand why she put so much ____40____ into looking after those potted plants. They didn’t offer us food and they ____41____ had flowers. It ____42____ a mystery (奥秘) to me for a long time.
Now as a(n) ____43____ , I can finally understand why Grandma had those potted plants. It is the ____44____ reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my house. They tell me that light, love, and growth still ____45____ during the dark winter. They make me know that spring will come again and that’s what I always say to my son.
Today I ____46____ Grandma’s potted plants in a new light. Every bit of her ____47____ for them is worth it. But my greatest ____48____ of light and love is Grandma herself. She is light to my soul ____49____ in the darkest times. And her love will live ____50____ though she passed away years ago.
31. A. occupied B. protected C. surrounded D. replaced
32. A. beautiful B. crowded C. noisy D. common
33. A. depended on B. looked after C. took control of D. keep an eye on
34. A. pile B. examine C. plant D. carry
35. A. corner B. windows C. ceiling D. cupboards
36. A. busiest B. safest C. finest D. coldest
37. A. inspired B. excited C. confused D. disappointed
38. A. collected B. thanked C. watched D. labeled
39. A. feed B. amuse C. reconnect D. calm
40. A. effort B. value C. wisdom D. curiosity
41. A. often B. rarely C. sometimes D. only
42. A. solved B. uncovered C. stressed D. remained
43. A. parent B. expert C. teacher D. gardener
44. A. funny B. strange C. same D. extra
45 A. change B. exist C. combine D. matter
46. A. pass B. prefer C. view D. keep
47. A. care B. respect C. talent D. search
48. A. predictor B. competitor C. manager D. reminder
49. A. thus B. just C. even D. also
50. A. gradually B. formally C. extremely D. permanently
【答案】31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. B 36. D 37. C 38. B 39. A 40. A 41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. B 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. D
Ⅵ. 单词拼写(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分.请根据释义或首字母，请用必修一Unit 2，Unit 3，必修二 Unit 5所学单词的适当形式填空)
51. Taking regular exercises is the most efficient way to s________ your body.(根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】strengthen##trengthen
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：经常锻炼身体是增强体质最有效的方法。根据首字母和句意可知，空格处应用动词“增强、加强”即strengthen，构成不定式短语作定语。故填strengthen。
52. Learning from your mistakes and bitter f________ will eventually lead to success as long as you persevere. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】failures##ailures
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：只要你坚持不懈，从错误和惨痛的失败中吸取教训最终会走向成功。根据句意和首字母可知，此空应填failure，表“失败”，为可数名词，且由and前 mistakes可知，这里也应用名词复数作宾语。故填failures。
53. The traditional dance performed during the festival is u________ to this village and has been passed down through generations. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】unique##nique
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：在节日期间表演的传统舞蹈是这个村庄独有的，并代代相传。根据句子的意思以及首字母提示，填入形容词unique (独特的)，形容这一传统舞蹈的特有性，作表语。故填unique。
54. Within the next 80 years, our lives may be changed beyond r________ by 3D printing. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】recognition##ecognition
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：在接下来的80年里，我们的生活可能会因为3D打印而变得面目全非。此处需要填入名词recognition“识别”，作介词beyond的宾语。固定短语beyond recognition，意为“面目全非”。故填recognition。
55. With consistent effort and dedication, the students were able to make progress in their academic p________ in the final examination. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】performance##erformance
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：通过不懈的努力和奉献，同学们在期末考试中取得了成绩上的进步。形容词academic后接名词形式。根据首字母提示及句意，用名词performance，表示“成绩，表现”之意，在句中作宾语，泛指整体的学术表现，应用单数形式。故填performance。
56. He was surprised to find his room thoroughly cleaned and everything a________ in perfect order. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】arranged##rranged
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：他惊讶地发现他的房间被彻底打扫了，一切都安排得井井有条。本空用动词arrange“安排”，本句谓语为was，此处为非谓语动词，且everything与arrange为被动关系，应用过去分词，作宾语everything的补足语。故填arranged。
57. Despite the serious i________ to her leg, Mary struggled to her feet and walked towards the finishing line. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】injury##njury
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：尽管腿受了重伤，玛丽还是挣扎着站了起来，朝终点线走去。根据Mary struggled to her feet和首字母可知，空处应填名词injury“损伤”在句中作介词Despite的宾语，且此处表示单数意义，用单数形式，故填injury。
58. He was caught c________ in the exam and couldn’t escape punishment. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】cheating##heating
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他在考试中作弊被抓，无法逃脱惩罚。根据句意和首字母提示，“作弊”用cheat。本句为catch sb. doing sth.抓住某人做某事，本句中是被动语态，现在分词作主语补足语。故填cheating。
59. O________ scheduled to be held in 2020, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics was postponed till 2021 due to the pandemic. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】Originally##riginally
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：原定于2020年举行的2020年东京奥运会因新冠肺炎疫情推迟到2021年举行。此处为副词作状语修饰scheduled，结合句意以及提示的首字母可知，此处为originally意为“原来；起初”符合句意，位于句首，首字母需大写。故填Originally。
60. The service you ________(to ask for something in a polite or formal way) previously has been upgraded and will now be more efficient. (根据英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】requested
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：之前你请求的服务已经升级，现在将更加高效。根据提示“to ask for something in a polite or formal way”（礼貌或正式地请求某物），应填动词request。根据previously可知，本句为一般过去时。故填requested。
61. Taichi in China is said to relieve people’s tiredness, especially for those who always feel ________ (too anxious and tired to be able to relax) out. (根据英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】stressed
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：在中国，太极拳据说可以缓解人们的疲劳，尤其是那些总是感到压力很大的人。根据句意和英文提示可知，空格处应该用形容词stressed，构成短语stressed out“紧张的，焦虑的”，作表语。故填stressed。
62. The language student improved their vocabulary significantly through learning by ________ (doing or saying the same thing many times). (根据英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】repetition
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：通过重复学习，语言学习者的词汇量有了显著的提高。所给英文提示表示“多次做或说同一件事”，应用名词repetition，不可数，作by的宾语。故填repetition。
63. After a long day of hard work, she sank back into her seat, exhausted, but with a sense of ________ (a feeling of pleasure because you have got what you wanted). (根据英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】satisfaction
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：辛苦工作了一整天后，她坐回座位上，筋疲力尽，但心里很满足。所给英文提示表示“一种快乐的感觉，因为你得到了你想要的”，应用名词satisfaction“满足，满意”，不可数，作of的宾语，a sense of satisfaction意为“满足感”。故填satisfaction。
64. The most ________ (very surprising, especially in a way that makes you feel pleasure or admiration) thing about nature is its infinite variety. (根据英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】amazing
【解析】
【详解】查形容词。句意：大自然最令人惊叹的是它无限的多样性。根据英文提示very surprising, especially in a way that makes you feel pleasure or admiration (非常令人惊讶，尤其是以一种让你感到愉悦或钦佩的方式)，这是对说明物性质特征的-ing形容词“amazing (令人惊喜（或惊羡、惊叹）的)”的定义，作定语修饰名词thing。故填amazing。
65. It has been ________ (publicly or formally) announced that a million new IT jobs will be created in the next 5 years. (根据英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】officially
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：官方宣布，未来5年将创造100万个新的IT工作岗位。根据英文提示“publicly or formally (公开或正式地)”可知，本空应填副词“正式地，官方地”，作状语，修饰动词announced。故填officially。
Ⅶ. 完成句子(共10小题;每题1分，满分10分.请用必修一Unit 2，Unit3，必修二Unit 5所学词组填空)
66. The monument was erected ________ the soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.
这个纪念碑是为纪念为国牺牲的战士而建立的。
【答案】in memory of
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。表示“纪念”用固定短语in memory of。故填：in memory of。
67. The festival, ________ cultural exchanges, appealed to people from different countries.
该节日旨在鼓励文化交流，吸引了来自不同国家的人们。
【答案】aimed at
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配和非谓语动词。“旨在……”用be aimed at表示，此处用非谓语形式作定语，修饰前面名词festival，动词aim与festival之间是被动关系，用过去分词作定语。故填aimed at。
68. ________ the industrial park, visitors can admire the historical glory of the “tea boat road”.
除了工业园区，游客还可以欣赏到“茶船路”的历史辉煌。
【答案】In addition to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。根据中文提示可知，表示“除了……”应用in addition to，为介词短语，在本句中作状语，且句首时首字母应大写。故填In addition to。
69. They ________ to the final.
他们未能成功进入决赛。
【答案】failed to get
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。根据句意，“未能做某事”用短语fail to do sth.。“进入决赛”用短语get to the final。陈述过去事情，用一般过去时。故填failed to get。
70. The floors of all campus buildings ________ fire alarm systems so far.
最近，所有校园建筑的楼层都装了火灾报警系统。
【答案】have been equipped with
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。对比中英文可知，空处表示“装了”，可用动词短语be equipped with表示“配备有……，装有……”，根据“so far”可知，时态应用现在完成时，主语floors是复数，助动词应用have。故填have been equipped with。
71. He ________________________________ when his mother came in.
他妈妈进来时候他假装在睡觉。
【答案】pretended to be sleeping
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和非谓语动词。假装正在做某事用“pretend to be doing sth.”。陈述过去发生的动作，用一般过去时。答案为pretended to be sleeping。
72. ________, an increasing number of people realize the importance of wildlife protection.
令我们感到欣慰的是，越来越多的人意识到保护野生动植物的重要性。
【答案】To our relief
【解析】
【详解】考查短语。根据句意，句中“令某人感到欣慰的是”用短语to one’s relief，表示“我们”为our，位于句首，to的首字母需大写。故填To our relief。
73. Volunteering at a local charity can ________ the lives of those in need.
在当地慈善机构做志愿者可以给那些需要帮助的人的生活带来积极的改变。
【答案】make a positive difference to
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语和形容词。根据句意，表示“给……带来改变”应为make a difference to，位于情态动词之后，应使用动词原形；表示“积极的”应为positive，修饰名词difference。故填make a positive difference to。
74. ________ the scholarship, you need to submit a completed form, a personal statement, and proof of academic achievement by the deadline.
(如果你)要申请奖学金，你需要在截止日期前提交填好的表格、个人陈述以及成绩证明。
【答案】(If) Applying for
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。“申请”为apply for，做非谓语动词，与you为主动关系，用现在分词做条件状语。if可省略也可以不省略。故填(If) Applying for。
75. The advanced software has a user-friendly interface, ________ work out complex calculations and data analyses with ease and accuracy. (用定语从句)
这个高级软件界面易于操作，使我们能够容易准确地进行复杂的计算和数据分析。
【答案】which makes us
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。空处应用which引导非限制性定语从句，指代前面整个句子，在从句中作主语，谓语动词用单数形式，由has可知，句子描述事物的一般情况，应用一般现在时，“使某人做某事”make sb. do，make用一般现在时第三人称单数形式makes，“我们”us。故填which makes us。
Ⅷ. 课文填空(共5小题;每小题1分，满分5分)
根据课文内容填空
The audience did not ___76___ as the famous composer walked out onto the stage for the first time in 12 years. The theatre’s musical director, Umlauf, joined him and together the two men took charge of the orchestra. For more than an hour, Becthoven jumped about in front of the orchestra, ____77____ in the air, and madly turning the pages of his score. The whole time, Umlarf stood quietly by his side, skillfully guiding the orchestra through the most amazing piece of music the world had ever known.
Walk along the wooden bridge at Gua Kelam1 to ___78___a small river, sec bats hanging from the top of the cave and more. Gua Kelam is a place for everyone, whether you are a caving beginner or a professional. For a more exciting adventure, try out the wet trail at Gua Kelam. Visit Ladang Kenaf for ___79___, where the vast open fields ___80___ for that picture-perfect moment.
【答案】76. hesitate to applaud loudly
77. waving his arms wildly
78. catch a glimpse of
79. a delightful feast for the eyes
80. are surrounded by beautiful blooming flowers
X. 书面表达(共20分)
81. 假定你是李华。你校将举办以“Be Sporty , Be Healthy”为主题的演讲比赛。请你写一份英文演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 你最喜爱的运动以及相关经历；
2. 这项运动带给你的影响。(如：强身健体；减压；……)
注意：
1. 词数130左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 演讲稿的开头和结尾已经给出，不计入总词数。
Ladies and gentlemen,
I’m Li Hua from senior one.
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That’s all. Thank you!
【答案】One possible version:
Ladies and gentlemen,
I’m Li Hua from senior one. Today, I’d like to talk about my favorite sport, basketball, and how it has influenced my life.
My interest in basketball began when I watched the NBA with my father, fascinated by the skill and teamwork displayed on the court. Soon after, I joined the school team, which improves my physical fitness and teaches me the value of hard work and devotion. Moreover, playing basketball helps me relieve stress and stay positive, even when facing challenges in other areas of life.
In conclusion, being active through sports like basketball not only promotes a healthy body but also contributes to a balanced and happy life. I encourage everyone to find a sport they enjoy and make it a regular part of their routine.
That’s all. Thank you!