2024-2025学年福建省三明第一中学高二上学期11月期中英语试题（含答案）

三明一中2024-2025 学年上学期半期试卷
高 二 英 语
本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
一、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
二、作答选择题时，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； 写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
三、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，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。
四、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁； 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第I卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What's wrong with the man
A. He didn't sleep well.
B. He has a headache.
C. He got sunburned.
2. Who are the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Two team leaders.
C. Boss and employee.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. International media.
B. Language and culture.
C. Hobbies and interests.
4. Which gift will Steve probably receive from Gina this year
A. Clothes. B. Shoes. C. Postcards.
5. What do the speakers probably think of the party
A. They don't know the host.
B. There isn't enough food.
C. The place is bad.
第二节 (共15 小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Which aspect does Helen focus on
A. Personal finances. B. Employment law. C. Public interest.
7. What do we know about this company
A. It is created by the speakers.
B. It was started last year.
C. It is run by one family.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the club about
A. Football. B. Local business. C. Bird watching.
9. Where will the photography exhibition be held next week
A. In a park. B. In a gallery. C. In an office.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a car. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.
11. Why is the man unhappy with the delivery
A. He thought the driver was rude.
B. The delivery arrived late.
C. Some items were missing.
12. What does the woman tell the man to do
A. Take a break before acting.
B. Learn to communicate better.
C. Be more patient and understanding.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. Where did the woman use to work
A. In an office. B. In a park. C. In a shop.
14. What is the weather probably like today
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
15. How many old English sheepdogs can the woman probably walk at a time
A. Ten. B. Six. C. One.
16. What does the woman plan to do
A. Buy a new vehicle. B. Offer new services. C. Open a new business.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where did the speaker probably grow up
A. In Berlin. B. In Stockholm. C. In Paris.
18. Which building marks the eastern end of the South Bank
A. Blackfriars Bridge. B. Westminster Abbey. C. London Eye.
19. What role did the South Bank play before the 19th century
A. It was an industrial site.
B. It was a place of entertainment.
C. It was an arts and cultural center.
20. What does the speaker most enjoy doing at the South Bank
A. Visiting the Tate Modern.
B. Attending a Shakespeare play.
C. Taking a boat trip along the river.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Public Transport Fares in New York
On our website, you can find out how much it costs to ride the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North in the New York area.
★ Subways and buses
●Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses:$2.85.
●Express buses cost $6.85.
More information about subway and bus fares
●Riding the subway costs $2.85 for most riders. People with disabilities or who are 65 or older are qualified for a reduced fare.
●An unlimited ride MetroCard can save you money. It gives you unlimited rides for a certain length of time.
●MetroCards cost $1. All cards except for the Single Ride card are refillable (可充值的).
●Up to three children under 44 inches tall ride for free when they are with a fare-paying adult.
●You pay the fare at turnstiles (旋转闸门) before you aboard the train. You don’t have to do anything afterwards.
★ Railroads: LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) and Metro-North
●Fares vary based on when and where you are travelling.
●Buying tickets on your phone is the most convenient option.
More information about railroad fares
●Peak (高峰的) fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in New York City terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart New York City terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Metro-North trains, peak fares also apply to travel on any weekday train that leaves Grand Central Station between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
●Off-peak fares are charged at all other times on weekdays, all day on Saturday and Sunday, and on holidays.
●Use our trip planner to find fare information Get schedules and directions and see whether a trip is during peak or off-peak hours.
1. How much might a subway trip cost a 68-year-old man with two children under 44 inches tall
A. $2.35. B. $2.85. C. $5.70. D. $6.85.
2. For what train trip are peak fares charged
A. A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 10 pm.
B. A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 7 am.
C. A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 9 pm.
D. A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 8:30 am.
3. Why should people read the trip planner
A. To know special offers. B. To leave your advice.
C. To check fare information. D. To book a train ticket.
B
When I was a kid, if someone told me that I would grow up to become a published author and founder of a youth literacy (读写能力)foundation, I would have laughed and kept walking. Even now when I see the title of my latest picture book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, I shake my head, not quite believing that book has my name on it. But the truth is, this story comes from my own personal experience.
It took me a very long time to find my personal reading voice. In Valdosta, Ga., where I grew up, my community promoted two pathways to a better life for little boys like me: being an athlete and being an entertainer. I was no different than the other kids, so I did what felt natural: Play football and overlook school. School presented challenges every day and so did football practice, but overcoming physical adversity (逆境) was on trend with my neighborhood’s culture. Reading books not so much.
Fortunately, I went to college. That’s where my reading struggles really reared their ugly head. Trips to the grocery store were stressful because there was so much reading involved in the simple act of buying food. I would misread labels and grab the wrong items. Once, I picked up apple sauce thinking it was apple slices. I didn’t notice my mistake until I got home and realized that it was my inability to understand the differences in the wording on the labels that caused the mistake. I realized that I needed to make an important decision. If I wanted to be a better version of me, I had to become a stronger reader.
I joined a book club and read every free moment I had. My journey with reading also created a desire in me to inspire others who struggle with reading. So I started a nonprofit, Share the Magic Foundation, trying to transform the lives of children living in underserved communities through literacy.
4. What does the author think of his new book
A It’s beyond his expectation. B. It’s helpful for youth literacy.
C. It s full of humor and wisdom. D. It’s an exact record of his early life.
5. What was the root reason for the author s failure to find his reading voice
A. The influence of his community. B. His dream to be an entertainer.
C. The challenges he met in study. D. His preference for football.
6. What does the underlined phrase “reared their ugly head“ in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Changed. B. Concluded. C. Surfaced. D. Disappeared.
7. Which of the following best describes the author
A. Reflective and warm-hearted. B. Persuasive and absent-minded.
C. Creative and stubborn. D. Ambitious and cautious.
C
Decades of research have shown that health, income and employment status are major factors in predicting people’s satisfaction with their lives. However, researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK wanted to investigate what other activities or circumstances might improve mental health. “I was really drawn to looking into whether crafting might be good for your well-being because it’s so accessible, affordable and it’s already popular,” says Helen Keyes, a researcher at Anglia Ruskin University.
Keyes and her colleagues analvzed more than 7, 000 responses to the yearly Taking Part Survey, which asks people in England how they engage with activities such as arts and culture, sports and Internet use. All participants were also asked about their happiness, anxiety, loneliness, life satisfaction and if they felt their life was worthwhile.
More than a third of participants said they had done at least one art or craft activity in the previous year, including drawing, painting, photography, film-making or woodworking. Even after accounting for factors like health and employment status, researchers found that engaging in arts and crafts was associated with higher scores across their measures of mental health. The effect was modest — around 0.2 on a10- point scale — but crafting was a stronger predictor that someone felt their life was worthwhile compared with harder-to-change factors such as having a job.
“There is something about crafting that gives a sense of progress and self- expression in a way that employment often doesn’t,” says Keyes. “You get to be really proud of what you’re creating and see progress in front of your eyes in real time.” The positive effect of creative pursuits on a person’s sense that life is worthwhile was1.6 times higher than employment status. Arts and crafts also boosted (使增长）happiness and life satisfaction, but didn’t make a meaningful difference to reported loneliness, which may be because many crafts can be done solo.
“Promoting and supporting arts and crafts could be used as a preventive measure for mental health on a national scale,” says Keyes. “When people do it, they enjoy it. It’s an easy win.”
8. What can we learn from the survey
A. Crafting has no impact on health.
B. About 1,000 participants do regular crafts.
C. Doing crafts greatly improves test scores.
D. Craft activities boost the sense of value.
9. What’s an advantage of crafting over employment
A. It benefits personal growth.
B. It brings visible improvements.
C. It raises the satisfaction with life.
D. It reduces the sense of being alone,
10. What could Keyes agree according to the last paragraph
A. Mental health needs to be thought first.
B. Arts and crafts can cure mental issues.
C. The study provides a referable (可与……相关的) advice.
D. Arts and crafts can be quite easy.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Arts and Crafts Boost Well- being More than Employment
B. Arts and Crafts Can Benefit People in All Aspects
C. More People Are Satisfied with Their Lives
D. People Should Be Interested in Arts and Crafts
D
For decades, scientists thought of the brain as the most valuable and consequently most closely guarded part of the body. Locked safely behind the blood-brain barrier, it was broadly free of the harm of viruses and the battles started by the immune system (免疫系统). Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no.
The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies.
The effect is two-way. There is a lengthening list of symptoms not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system, but the brain plays a large part in them. For example, the development of a fever is influenced by a population of nerve cells that control body temperature and appetite. Evidence is mounting that cancers use nerves to grow and spread.
The interconnection between the brain and body has promising implications for our ability to both understand and treat illnesses. If some brain disorders start outside the brain, then perhaps treatments for them could also reach in from outside. Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier.
It also works in the opposite direction. Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven.
12. What do the researchers focus on about the brain
A. Its protecting system. B. Its exposure to diseases.
C. Its controlling function. D. Its connection to the body.
13. How does the author support his idea in paragraph 2
A. By explaining a theory. B. By providing examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting cause and effect.
14. Which best describes treatments that do not cross the blood-brain barrier
A. Cheaper. B. More specific.
C. Safer. D. More direct.
15. What does the study suggest in the last paragraph
A. Brain health depends on immune changes.
B. Brain stimulation leads to negative emotions.
C. The brain can help enhance psychological health.
D. The brain may be key to treating physical diseases.
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。
As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ____16____ This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation,” (体验式欣赏) a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.
To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide. a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event: ____17____
As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ____18____ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.
____19____ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.
Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ____20____ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.
A. It extends learning beyond textbooks.
B. These activities bring learning to life.
C. Mind the effect of your actions on the environment.
D. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.
E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.
F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.
G. Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分24分)
第一节 (共15 小题； 每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The polar bear was a tiny point in a frozen white world. A film crew began to follow at a distance, gradually getting____21____, hoping to get a good picture. However, the bear came to a rest at a hole in the ice and started to____22____. So did the crew.
For 12 hours the bear lay half asleep half ____23____ without a move. It was too long; the crew had been working for 22 hours ____24____ on the sea ice. Cold and exhausted, they ____25____ defeat.
Hours of waiting for little reward is not____26____. “It’s the price we pay to get unique images,” says award-winning photographer Florian Ledoux. “It is a ____27____ for us to get each shot in Arctic — we push our limits.” The battle is intense especially during winter:____28____ darkness affects your mood, the lack of routine____29____ your body clock, you are forever fighting the bitter cold, and everything you touch with____30____ hands sticks to your skin. However____31____ your clothes are, the cold bites through.
An Arctic photographer for years, Ledoux has witnessed the significant ____32____ there. It is heating up, causing ice to melt and ____33____ the whole ecosystem. “Am I just photographing No,” he says. “I try to catch some unique beauty of ____34____, to give a voice to the one that cannot ____35____.”
21. A. easier B. larger C. closer D. darker
22. A. dig B. dive C. jump D. wait
23. A. awake B. alive C. aware D. alone
24. A. forward B. straight C. more D. later
25. A. overcame B. forgot C. imagined D. admitted
26. A. unnecessary B. uncertain C. uncommon D. unfortunate
27. A. bonus B. battle C. chance D. lesson
28 A. Endless B. Aimless C. Windless D. Countless
29. A. wakes up B. follows up C. messes up D. winds up
30. A. bare B. empty C. rough D. cold
31. A. dear B. stylish C. thick D. heavy
32. A. change B. landscape C. accident D. advance
33. A. developing B. reforming C. monitoring D. threatening
34. A. art B. nature C. ice D. space
35. A. run B. see C. hear D. speak
第Ⅱ卷
第二节 (共6小题； 每小题1.5分，满分9分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tanghulu, also known as bingtang hulu, is a traditional Chinese snack ___36___ (consist) of hardened sugarcoated fruits on a stick. ___37___ (classic), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ___38___ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ___39___ (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.
Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____40____ (combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.
Tanghulu is easier to make at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio and boil the sugar water mixture ___41___ its temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that is coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when bitten into.
第四部分 写作 (共三节，满分 46分)
第一节 英汉互译 (共4小题，每小题1.5分，满分6分)
42. 他们对中国也很感兴趣。 (汉译英)
______________________________________________________________________________
43. Snow怀疑水泵就是罪魁祸首。（汉译英）
44. He realised that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country. (英译汉)
______________________________________________________________________________
45. Tuition fees and living expenses could cost most families an arm and a leg. (英译汉)
______________________________________________________________________________
第二节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，受到初中母校的邀请，给即将毕业的学弟学妹就未来的学习生活做一场英语演讲。请你撰写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 祝贺毕业；
2. 提供建议并表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning everyone,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
第三节 (满分25分)
47. 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。
Grandfather was a wise and honorable man. His house was not far from ours, and I would visit him often going home after school.
No matter how rotten I had been, I could tell Grandpa anything. My secrets were safe. Whenever there was a problem, he gave me the tools to fix it. I knew I would always find the best answer from him. He always understood. He loved me.
I remember a time when a bunch of us were playing baseball in the field behind Mrs. Ferguson’s house. I hit one pitch just right and… slam! It was a home run that soared high and away, and ended up breaking Old Lady Ferguson’s kitchen window! We all ran!
Walking home, my best friend, Tom, asked, "How will she ever know who did it She’s blinder than a bat!” He had a point.
I was afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me, so I ran. I didn’t know what she would do. I tried to calm down. However, my stomach was in knots. On the way home, I imagined that she was a mean witch (女巫) chasing me, and the further way I ran, the larger she grew… until finally she towered over the whole town, seeing my every move with an evil eye. Thoughts rushed through my mind. Would Mrs. Ferguson stay mad at me Would she call police Worse still, would she tell my parents. I couldn’t even imagine the disappointment on Mom and Dad’s face. They were hoping I would act honestly and in a responsible way.
I decided to stop by Grandpa’s. I felt ashamed. I wanted to hide. I wanted to knock my head against a tree a thousand times and make the world just go away — as if punishing myself could undo things.
But inside me a voice said: “I would tell everything to Grandpa.”
“I was wrong,” I told him, with my head down. He must have known something was up by the expression on my face. He knew we had been warned many times about the dangers of playing where we shouldn’t.
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。
Para 1: But he just listened while I continued talking
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Para 2: Hearing the decision, grandpa smiled.
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答案
本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
一、答题前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、准考证号和座位号填写在答题卡上，将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
二、作答选择题时，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； 写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
三、非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，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。
四、考生必须保持答题卡的整洁； 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第I卷
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What's wrong with the man
A. He didn't sleep well.
B. He has a headache.
C. He got sunburned.
2. Who are the speakers
A. Interviewer and interviewee.
B. Two team leaders.
C. Boss and employee.
3. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. International media.
B. Language and culture.
C. Hobbies and interests.
4. Which gift will Steve probably receive from Gina this year
A. Clothes. B. Shoes. C. Postcards.
5. What do the speakers probably think of the party
A. They don't know the host.
B. There isn't enough food.
C. The place is bad.
第二节 (共15 小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. Which aspect does Helen focus on
A. Personal finances. B. Employment law. C. Public interest.
7. What do we know about this company
A. It is created by the speakers.
B. It was started last year.
C. It is run by one family.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the club about
A. Football. B. Local business. C. Bird watching.
9. Where will the photography exhibition be held next week
A. In a park. B. In a gallery. C. In an office.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a car. B. At home. C. At a restaurant.
11 Why is the man unhappy with the delivery
A. He thought the driver was rude.
B. The delivery arrived late.
C. Some items were missing.
12. What does the woman tell the man to do
A. Take a break before acting.
B. Learn to communicate better.
C. Be more patient and understanding.
听第9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。
13. Where did the woman use to work
A. In an office. B. In a park. C. In a shop.
14. What is the weather probably like today
A. Windy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
15. How many old English sheepdogs can the woman probably walk at a time
A. Ten. B. Six. C. One.
16. What does the woman plan to do
A. Buy a new vehicle. B. Offer new services. C. Open a new business.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where did the speaker probably grow up
A. In Berlin. B. In Stockholm. C. In Paris.
18. Which building marks the eastern end of the South Bank
A. Blackfriars Bridge. B. Westminster Abbey. C. London Eye.
19. What role did the South Bank play before the 19th century
A. It was an industrial site.
B. It was a place of entertainment.
C. It was an arts and cultural center.
20. What does the speaker most enjoy doing at the South Bank
A. Visiting the Tate Modern.
B. Attending a Shakespeare play.
C. Taking a boat trip along the river.
听力1-5: BBACB 6-10: BCCAB 11-15:ACABC 16-20:ABAAC
第二部分 阅读 (共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The Public Transport Fares in New York
On our website, you can find out how much it costs to ride the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, and Metro-North in the New York area.
★ Subways and buses
●Fare for most riders on subways and local, limited, and Select Bus Service buses:$2.85.
●Express buses cost $6.85.
More information about subway and bus fares
●Riding the subway costs $2.85 for most riders. People with disabilities or who are 65 or older are qualified for a reduced fare.
●An unlimited ride MetroCard can save you money. It gives you unlimited rides for a certain length of time.
●MetroCards cost $1. All cards except for the Single Ride card are refillable (可充值的).
●Up to three children under 44 inches tall ride for free when they are with a fare-paying adult.
●You pay the fare at turnstiles (旋转闸门) before you aboard the train. You don’t have to do anything afterwards.
★ Railroads: LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) and Metro-North
●Fares vary based on when and where you are travelling.
●Buying tickets on your phone is the most convenient option.
More information about railroad fares
●Peak (高峰的) fares are charged during business rush hours on any weekday train scheduled to arrive in New York City terminals between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. or depart New York City terminals between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. On Metro-North trains, peak fares also apply to travel on any weekday train that leaves Grand Central Station between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m.
●Off-peak fares are charged at all other times on weekdays, all day on Saturday and Sunday, and on holidays.
●Use our trip planner to find fare information. Get schedules and directions and see whether a trip is during peak or off-peak hours.
1. How much might a subway trip cost a 68-year-old man with two children under 44 inches tall
A. $2.35. B. $2.85. C. $5.70. D. $6.85.
2. For what train trip are peak fares charged
A. A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 10 pm.
B. A weekday train leaving Grand Central Station at 7 am.
C. A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 9 pm.
D. A weekday train departing New York City terminals at 8:30 am.
3. Why should people read the trip planner
A. To know special offers. B. To leave your advice.
C. To check fare information. D. To book a train ticket.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
When I was a kid, if someone told me that I would grow up to become a published author and founder of a youth literacy (读写能力)foundation, I would have laughed and kept walking. Even now when I see the title of my latest picture book, My Very Favorite Book in the Whole Wide World, I shake my head, not quite believing that book has my name on it. But the truth is, this story comes from my own personal experience.
It took me a very long time to find my personal reading voice. In Valdosta, Ga., where I grew up, my community promoted two pathways to a better life for little boys like me: being an athlete and being an entertainer. I was no different than the other kids, so I did what felt natural: Play football and overlook school. School presented challenges every day and so did football practice, but overcoming physical adversity (逆境) was on trend with my neighborhood’s culture. Reading books not so much.
Fortunately I went to college. That’s where my reading struggles really reared their ugly head. Trips to the grocery store were stressful because there was so much reading involved in the simple act of buying food. I would misread labels and grab the wrong items. Once, I picked up apple sauce thinking it was apple slices. I didn’t notice my mistake until I got home and realized that it was my inability to understand the differences in the wording on the labels that caused the mistake. I realized that I needed to make an important decision. If I wanted to be a better version of me, I had to become a stronger reader.
I joined a book club and read every free moment I had. My journey with reading also created a desire in me to inspire others who struggle with reading. So I started a nonprofit, Share the Magic Foundation, trying to transform the lives of children living in underserved communities through literacy.
4. What does the author think of his new book
A. It’s beyond his expectation. B. It’s helpful for youth literacy.
C. It s full of humor and wisdom. D. It’s an exact record of his early life.
5. What was the root reason for the author s failure to find his reading voice
A. The influence of his community. B. His dream to be an entertainer.
C. The challenges he met in study. D. His preference for football.
6. What does the underlined phrase “reared their ugly head“ in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Changed. B. Concluded. C. Surfaced. D. Disappeared.
7. Which of the following best describes the author
A. Reflective and warm-hearted. B. Persuasive and absent-minded.
C. Creative and stubborn. D. Ambitious and cautious.
【答案】4. A 5. A 6. C 7. A
C
Decades of research have shown that health, income and employment status are major factors in predicting people’s satisfaction with their lives. However, researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in the UK wanted to investigate what other activities or circumstances might improve mental health. “I was really drawn to looking into whether crafting might be good for your well-being because it’s so accessible, affordable and it’s already popular,” says Helen Keyes, a researcher at Anglia Ruskin University.
Keyes and her colleagues analvzed more than 7, 000 responses to the yearly Taking Part Survey, which asks people in England how they engage with activities such as arts and culture, sports and Internet use. All participants were also asked about their happiness, anxiety, loneliness, life satisfaction and if they felt their life was worthwhile.
More than a third of participants said they had done at least one art or craft activity in the previous year, including drawing, painting, photography, film-making or woodworking. Even after accounting for factors like health and employment status, researchers found that engaging in arts and crafts was associated with higher scores across their measures of mental health. The effect was modest — around 0.2 on a10- point scale — but crafting was a stronger predictor that someone felt their life was worthwhile compared with harder-to-change factors such as having a job.
“There is something about crafting that gives a sense of progress and self- expression in a way that employment often doesn’t,” says Keyes. “You get to be really proud of what you’re creating and see progress in front of your eyes in real time.” The positive effect of creative pursuits on a person’s sense that life is worthwhile was1.6 times higher than employment status. Arts and crafts also boosted (使增长）happiness and life satisfaction, but didn’t make a meaningful difference to reported loneliness, which may be because many crafts can be done solo.
“Promoting and supporting arts and crafts could be used as a preventive measure for mental health on a national scale,” says Keyes. “When people do it, they enjoy it. It’s an easy win.”
8. What can we learn from the survey
A. Crafting has no impact on health.
B. About 1,000 participants do regular crafts.
C. Doing crafts greatly improves test scores.
D. Craft activities boost the sense of value.
9. What’s an advantage of crafting over employment
A. It benefits personal growth.
B. It brings visible improvements.
C. It raises the satisfaction with life.
D. It reduces the sense of being alone,
10. What could Keyes agree according to the last paragraph
A. Mental health needs to be thought first.
B. Arts and crafts can cure mental issues.
C. The study provides a referable (可与……相关的) advice.
D. Arts and crafts can be quite easy.
11. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Arts and Crafts Boost Well- being More than Employment
B. Arts and Crafts Can Benefit People in All Aspects
C. More People Are Satisfied with Their Lives
D. People Should Be Interested in Arts and Crafts
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A
D
For decades, scientists thought of the brain as the most valuable and consequently most closely guarded part of the body. Locked safely behind the blood-brain barrier, it was broadly free of the harm of viruses and the battles started by the immune system (免疫系统). Then, about 20 years ago, some researchers began to wonder: is the brain really so separated from the body The answer, according to a growing body of evidence, is no.
The list of brain conditions that have been associated with changes elsewhere in the body is long and growing. Changes in the makeup of the microorganisms in the digestive system have been linked to disorders such as Parkinson’s disease. There is also a theory that infection during pregnancy could lead to brain diseases in babies.
The effect is two-way. There is a lengthening list of symptoms not typically viewed as disorders of the nervous system, but the brain plays a large part in them. For example, the development of a fever is influenced by a population of nerve cells that control body temperature and appetite. Evidence is mounting that cancers use nerves to grow and spread.
The interconnection between the brain and body has promising implications for our ability to both understand and treat illnesses. If some brain disorders start outside the brain, then perhaps treatments for them could also reach in from outside. Treatments that take effect through the digestive system, the heart or other organs, would be much easier and less risky than those that must cross the blood-brain barrier.
It also works in the opposite direction. Study shows mice have healthier hearts after receiving stimulation to a brain area involved in positive emotion and motivation. Activation of the brain reward centre — called the ventral tegmental area (VTA) — seems to cause immune changes that contribute to it. Working out how this happens could help to destroy cancers, enhance responses to vaccines and even re-evaluate physical diseases that, for centuries, have not been considered as being psychologically driven.
12. What do the researchers focus on about the brain
A. Its protecting system. B. Its exposure to diseases.
C. Its controlling function. D. Its connection to the body.
13. How does the author support his idea in paragraph 2
A. By explaining a theory. B. By providing examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By presenting cause and effect.
14. Which best describes treatments that do not cross the blood-brain barrier
A. Cheaper. B. More specific.
C. Safer. D. More direct.
15. What does the study suggest in the last paragraph
A. Brain health depends on immune changes.
B. Brain stimulation leads to negative emotions.
C. The brain can help enhance psychological health.
D. The brain may be key to treating physical diseases.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. D
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。
As a high school student, you’re likely used to learning through reading textbooks. ____16____ This lies at the heart of “experiential appreciation,” (体验式欣赏) a philosophy that encourages you to engage directly with the world around you. It’s about learning from real-life experiences, and discovering a more profound and engaging way to learn.
To practice experiential appreciation, you can start by getting involved in hands-on activities related to your subjects. They will provide. a firsthand understanding of the concepts you’re studying, making learning active and meaningful. So, try joining a sports team, picking up a paintbrush, or taking part in a local charity event: ____17____
As you dive deeper, immerse (沉浸) yourself fully in the surroundings and activities. When you’re in nature, don’t just look around. ____18____ Touching the leaves, feeling the wind and listening to the birds can enrich your learning and make each moment more memorable.
____19____ After trying something new, ask yourself what you learned and how it made you feel. Write in a journal or discuss it with friends. This self-discovery turns experiences into life lessons and offers a deeper understanding of the world.
Experiential appreciation transforms learning from a task to be completed into a journey to be treasured. ____20____ So, explore the world around you, let every experience shape you, and discover the endless possibilities that await. This is the core of true learning, where every moment is a step towards a richer, more enlightened life.
A. It extends learning beyond textbooks.
B. These activities bring learning to life.
C. Mind the effect of your actions on the environment.
D. Instead, activate your senses for a stronger tie with it.
E. Take your experiences further by reflecting on them.
F. Textbooks offer a systematic introduction to essential concepts and principles.
G Now consider expanding your learning from just reading to actively participating.
【答案】16. G 17. B 18. D 19. E 20. A
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分24分)
第一节 (共15 小题； 每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The polar bear was a tiny point in a frozen white world. A film crew began to follow at a distance, gradually getting____21____, hoping to get a good picture. However, the bear came to a rest at a hole in the ice and started to____22____. So did the crew.
For 12 hours the bear lay half asleep, half ____23____ without a move. It was too long; the crew had been working for 22 hours ____24____ on the sea ice. Cold and exhausted, they ____25____ defeat.
Hours of waiting for little reward is not____26____. “It’s the price we pay to get unique images,” says award-winning photographer Florian Ledoux. “It is a ____27____ for us to get each shot in Arctic — we push our limits.” The battle is intense especially during winter:____28____ darkness affects your mood, the lack of routine____29____ your body clock, you are forever fighting the bitter cold, and everything you touch with____30____ hands sticks to your skin. However____31____ your clothes are, the cold bites through.
An Arctic photographer for years, Ledoux has witnessed the significant ____32____ there. It is heating up, causing ice to melt and ____33____ the whole ecosystem. “Am I just photographing No,” he says. “I try to catch some unique beauty of ____34____, to give a voice to the one that cannot ____35____.”
21. A. easier B. larger C. closer D. darker
22. A. dig B. dive C. jump D. wait
23. A. awake B. alive C. aware D. alone
24. A. forward B. straight C. more D. later
25. A. overcame B. forgot C. imagined D. admitted
26. A. unnecessary B. uncertain C. uncommon D. unfortunate
27. A. bonus B. battle C. chance D. lesson
28. A. Endless B. Aimless C. Windless D. Countless
29. A. wakes up B. follows up C. messes up D. winds up
30. A. bare B. empty C. rough D. cold
31. A. dear B. stylish C. thick D. heavy
32. A. change B. landscape C. accident D. advance
33. A. developing B. reforming C. monitoring D. threatening
34. A. art B. nature C. ice D. space
35. A. run B. see C. hear D. speak
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D
第Ⅱ卷
第二节 (共6小题； 每小题1.5分，满分9分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tanghulu, also known as bingtang hulu, is a traditional Chinese snack ___36___ (consist) of hardened sugarcoated fruits on a stick. ___37___ (classic), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ___38___ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ___39___ (add) variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.
Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____40____ (combine) of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.
Tanghulu is easier to make at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio and boil the sugar water mixture ___41___ its temperature reaches 150℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that is coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when bitten into.
【答案】36. consisting
37. Classically
38. in 39. have added
bination
41. until
第四部分 写作 (共三节，满分 46分)
第一节 英汉互译 (共4小题，每小题1.5分，满分6分)
42. 他们对中国也很感兴趣。 (汉译英)
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【答案】They are also keen to learn about China
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配和动词时态。表示“他们”应用they；表示“也”应用also；表示“对……感兴趣”应用be keen to，陈述目前事实，使用一般现在时，主语为they，be动词用are；表示“了解中国”应用learn about China，位于动词不定式符号to后面，使用动词原形。故翻译成They are also keen to learn about China.
43. Snow怀疑水泵就是罪魁祸首。（汉译英）
【答案】Snow suspected that the water pump was to blame.
【解析】
【详解】考查动词、短语和名词。主语为Snow，表示“怀疑”应用动词suspect，主句谓语，后面需加宾语从句；表示“水泵”短语为the water pump作宾语从句的主语；表示“罪魁祸首”短语为be to blame，作宾语从句的谓语，从句不缺成分，需用连接词that引导。又根据句子情景分析发生在过去的将来。故翻译为Snow suspected that the water pump was to blame.
44. He realised that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country. (英译汉)
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【答案】他意识到中国需要建设强大的空军来保卫国家。
【解析】
【详解】考查宾语从句。he意为“他”，是主语；realised意为“意识到”，是谓语； that China needed its own powerful air force to protect and defend the country.意为“中国需要建设强大的空军来保卫国家”，是宾语，that引导宾语从句，从句不缺成分。故翻译成：他意识到中国需要建设强大的空军来保卫国家。
45. Tuition fees and living expenses could cost most families an arm and a leg. (英译汉)
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【答案】国外的学费和生活开销可能会使大部分家庭花费一大笔钱。
【解析】
【详解】考查名词、动词和固定短语。“tuition fees”意为“学费”，“living expenses”意为“生活费”， “could”意为“肯能”后接动词原形， “cost”意为“花费”，“most families”意为“大部分家庭”，“an arm and a leg”为固定短语，意为“某东西价格高昂，十分昂贵”。故译为：国外的学费和生活开销可能会使大部分家庭花费一大笔钱。
第二节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，受到初中母校的邀请，给即将毕业的学弟学妹就未来的学习生活做一场英语演讲。请你撰写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 祝贺毕业；
2. 提供建议并表达祝愿。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Good morning everyone,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you.
【答案】Good morning everyone,
I am honoured to be here today to celebrate your graduation from middle school. You have accomplished a significant milestone in your life journey, and you should be proud of your hard work.
Moving on to the next chapter of your life is exciting! As someone who has been where you are now, I’d like to share a few things with you. Firstly, set clear goals for yourself and work hard to achieve them. Make a plan and take steps to achieving it. Secondly, don’t be afraid to take risks and step out of your comfort zone. Trying new things can lead to great chances and help you grow both personally and professionally.
In closing, I would like to wish you all the best as you embark on your new journey.
Thank you.
第三节 (满分25分)
47. 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。
Grandfather was a wise and honorable man. His house was not far from ours, and I would visit him often going home after school.
No matter how rotten I had been, I could tell Grandpa anything. My secrets were safe. Whenever there was a problem, he gave me the tools to fix it. I knew I would always find the best answer from him. He always understood. He loved me.
I remember a time when a bunch of us were playing baseball in the field behind Mrs. Ferguson’s house. I hit one pitch just right and… slam! It was a home run that soared high and away, and ended up breaking Old Lady Ferguson’s kitchen window! We all ran!
Walking home, my best friend, Tom, asked, "How will she ever know who did it She’s blinder than a bat!” He had a point.
I was afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me, so I ran. I didn’t know what she would do. I tried to calm down. However, my stomach was in knots. On the way home, I imagined that she was a mean witch (女巫) chasing me, and the further way I ran, the larger she grew… until finally she towered over the whole town, seeing my every move with an evil eye. Thoughts rushed through my mind. Would Mrs. Ferguson stay mad at me Would she call police Worse still, would she tell my parents. I couldn’t even imagine the disappointment on Mom and Dad’s face. They were hoping I would act honestly and in a responsible way.
I decided to stop by Grandpa’s. I felt ashamed. I wanted to hide. I wanted to knock my head against a tree a thousand times and make the world just go away — as if punishing myself could undo things.
But inside me a voice said: “I would tell everything to Grandpa.”
“I was wrong,” I told him, with my head down. He must have known something was up by the expression on my face. He knew we had been warned many times about the dangers of playing where we shouldn’t.
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。
Para 1: But he just listened while I continued talking.
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Para 2: Hearing the decision, grandpa smiled.
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【答案】
But he just listened while I continued talking. “I was wrong. I hate myself for what I did”, I told him, with my head down. I didn’t know what to do to make things right. I had been afraid that Mrs. Ferguson would stay mad at me. Finally my grandpa said, “What would you do if you were her ”After a while, I replied, “One solution is to tell her that I am sorry and offer to fix her window.”
Hearing the decision, grandpa smiled. “Doing what is right is not always easy,” he said, handing me the phone, “I am proud of you.” He did not make me do it. It was always my choice. As it turned out, Mrs. Ferguson was very kind and we even became really close friends. “Admitting what you are not proud of is the hardest thing,” said Grandpa. “Choosing to be honest makes others trust and respect you.”