江西省宜春市丰城市2024-2025学年高一上学期第二次段考英语试题（日新班）（无答案，无听力原文，无音频）
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丰城 2024-2025 学年上学期高一日新第二次段考
英语试题
考试时间：120 分钟 分值：150 分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
What exam is the man worried about
A. Chemistry. B. Physics. C. Biology.
What is the woman looking for
A. Her coat. B. Her hat. C. Her gloves.
Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A repairman. B. A customer. C. A car salesman.
What is the girl doing
Tidying up the room.
Talking on the phone.
Hanging out with her friends.
What are the speakers mainly talking about
How to do a job interview.
How to collect personal information.
How to talk about college experience.
第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
What does the man think of the woman
A. Warm-hearted. B. Energetic. C. Active.
What project does Diana do
A. Transport. B. Buildings. C. Art.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
What will the class meeting be about
Selecting a new monitor.
Helping a new student.
Welcoming a new teacher.
What does the boy care most about
A. Appearance. B. Character. C. Creativity.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
What is the woman doing
Putting some books in order.
Showing a student around the library.
Providing some help to the man.
Where can the man find the books that interest him
A. On the 2nd floor. B. On the 3rd floor. C. On the 6th floor.
How long can the man keep magazines
A. For two months. B. For one month. C. For two weeks.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
How does the woman feel about her movie experience last week
A. Terrible. B. Pleasant. C. Lucky.
How does the woman thank the man
By giving him a back seat.
By paying for the tickets.
By buying him some snacks.
What size chocolate cake would the man like
A. Large. B. Medium. C. Small.
What does the man advise the woman to do
Come back as soon as possible.
Bring her ticket.
Meet him outside the cinema.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
Who is the speaker
A. A student. B. A reporter. C. A guide.
What is the main purpose of the talk
To tell about the rules of the museum.
To discuss the study plans.
To announce some changes of a visit.
When was it scheduled to go to the museum at first
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Monday.
What are the listeners advised to do
Wear comfortable clothes.
Take a camera.
Avoid touching things.
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
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Jo lle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on
June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail ( 步 道 ) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
Which was not affected and opens as usual
A. The public laundry. B. The North Rim Visitor Center.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text
A. It is under repair now. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It offers food service. D. It opens all the year around.
What is the purpose of the text
To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions
B
Crowded by defenders, Charlie Villanueva leaps toward the basket. One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors.
However, life wasn’t always easy for him. His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw
unique in our own ways,” he says, encouraging them to remember that with dedication and self-belief, any dream is within reach.
Why is Charlie’s slam dunk mentioned in Paragraph 1
To compare him with other champions.
To explain how a slam dunk is performed.
To highlight his skills and achievements.
To demonstrate a specific moment in a game.
What made Charlie avoid his peers
A. An infectious skin disease. B. His average ability to play basketball.
C. An error in the immune system. D. His being made fun of.
Which of the following best describes Charlie
A. Humble and responsible. B. Strong-willed and helpful.
C. Innovative and generous. D. Good-natured and tolerant.
What message does the text convey
Fortune favors the prepared.
Actions speak louder than words.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
C
Where were the dull sounds of flying insects hitting against the light bulb Even the absent singing of cicadas or crickets. whichever they were. had quieted its instruments. Where have all the insects gone
Our own existence depends on a diverse insect world. Studies show that where more insect species are present,pollination( 授 粉 ) is more reliable.As Dave Goulson.professor of biology, points out in his book Silent Earth :Averting the Insect Apocalypse, about three-quarters of all crops grown by humans require pollination by animals, the vast majority by insects. "We could not feed the global human population without pollinators," he writes.It's not just about bees and butterflies,the beautiful insects.Other, less visually appealing pollinators such as flies, moths, and earwigs are also showing declines. Several of these species don't just pollinate. They also eat the pest (害虫) insects that ruin crops.
It turns out that ecologists and entomologists around the world have been warning about declining insect numbers for years. The culprits are climate change.habitat loss,light pollution. intensive farming,pesticide and fertilizer use.
But it's a struggle to get people to act. After all, we humans have a complicated relationship with our
and hide under caps and hoods.
six-legged fellow companions.Who can forget the horror of Kafka's Metamorphosis《(
变形记》)，where a travelling
With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off.
All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying. As the son of immigrants from the Dominican Republic, he has even worked towards ending poverty in that country.
Charlie inspires young people to embrace their individuality and have confidence in themselves. “We’re all
salesman wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into an insect Even insects like butterflies and bees can seem strange when you look at them closely.Maybe we've been ignoring them because they seem different from us.
Some steps may be as simple as turning off artificial light.A recent study in China found that trees in Beijing, lit by street lights at night, seem to have tougher leaves.In other words. insects are probably being starved in the area.
We should change our attitudes to insects.Those annoying flies hovering around your food are simply doing what they were born for. They're recycling.Without them we might be wondering what to do about rotting (腐烂的) waste. Besides.they're food for birds, and UK bird populations have greatly decreased in recent years.
What can we learn about insects in the first two paragraphs
A.Less appealing insects are on the increase. B.Beautiful insects can help kill the pests.
C. Insect pollination affects the crop types. D.Insect decline threatens global food supply. 29.What does the underlined word “culprits" mean in paragraph 3
A.Solutions. B. Causes. C.Effects. D.Consequences.
What does the author want to say by mentioning Kafka's Metamorphosis
A.The book of insects is interesting. B.Unattractive insects are ignored.
C.Insects are everywhere in our lives. D.People have complex feelings to insects.
What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A.To explore the diversity of the insects. B.To compare the different features of insects.
To warn about the insect decline and its effects. D. To review the history of human-insect relationship.
D
NASA's InSight lander may be relaxing in retirement on Mars, but the robot continues to provide the space agency with precious information.
The lander in 2018 began its Mars mission: Gather data about the planet's structure, its mars-quake activity and frequency of meteorites(陨石). During the mission, more and more dust gathered on its solar panels(板) that provide electricity, and the robot ran out of power in December 2022 after sending a final image. It was declared “dead” in news reports.
Recently, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter checked on its retired colleague and sent back an image of the
Scientists can't do much about the lander's power.
What is the best title for the text
The “Dead” Lander: A Pioneer Of Exploring Mars
The “Dead” Lander: A Collector Of Mars' Knowledge
The “Dead” Lander: A Provider Of Valuable Information
The “Dead” Lander: A Trouble Maker Of Mars’ Mission
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。
Simple Yet Amazing Ways to Get Wisdom
Wisdom is not just a good quality to have but it is also very necessary. As we accumulate wisdom in life. we might become competent in handling all the difficulties. 36.
Try experiencing new opportunities.
Experiencing new opportunities is the way you will gain wisdom and become better as you will never grow from being in your comfort zone. 37. And you can also go to places that were on your bucket list. Change your routine and see where life takes you, take control!
Open yourself to different perspectives.
Sometimes we have prejudice and they help us out but most of time we need to accept different views.Always observe the world from different angles. It will help you out. 38. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas.
InSight lander on the planet's surface. Even though, the lander can't send images, its mere existence on the red 39.
planet continues to provide precious information. “By studying InSight's landing site over time, scientists can see how quickly dust gathers, which helps learn the age of other surface landers,” NASA said in a post online.
After launching in 2018, InSight traveled about 300 million miles over 6.5 months to Mars from Earth. It observed meteorite strikes and more than 1,300 mars-quakes during its mission. Just before the robot that outlasted its original mission by two Earth years ran out of power, NASA posted a goodbye note from InSight on social media: “My power's really low, so this may be the last image I can send. My time here has been both productive and peaceful. If I can keep talking to my mission team, I will— but I' ll be signing off here soon. Thanks for staying with me.”
“The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's photos of InSight on Mars help ensure its colleague’ s contributions continue. InSight has more than lived up to its name,” said NASA. “Yes, it's sad to say goodbye, but InSight's legacy will live on, informing and inspiring.”
What was a main problem with the lander during its mission
A. The supply of electricity. B. The speed of sending images.
C. The aging of solar panels. D. The threat of meteorites and quakes.
Why do scientists observe the speed of the lander's dust gathering
A. To find a good way to get rid of dust. B. To explain the cause of dust gathering.
C. To know other landers' working years. D. To predict other landers’ working efficiency.
What can we infer from paragraph 4
NASA will add more missions to the lander.
The lander has accomplished all its missions.
NASA has prepared a new lander for the mission.
You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day. You must develop a thirst for knowledge. Take new classes,read books.listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on. All of these activities will strengthen your critical-thinking skills. In the end, you will make everything easier by tackling problems from different perspectives and angles.
Learn and grow from your mistakes.
All of us make mistakes in life, but it is the acknowledgement of mistakes that makes us grow and do better next time.Whenever we make a mistake, we should reflect on what made us fail. 40. Your best teacher will always be your last mistake, so learn the best from it.
Keep learning from others.
Never step back from learning.
Correcting your mistakes will be the first step.
Here are some strategies for you to get wisdom in life.
You can try learning new skills that you never thought of.
Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion.
Stop blaming other people for your mistakes and admit you were wrong.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mary, my daughter, was in Mrs Smith's fifth-grade class. Within just a month of starting school, she began returning home regularly with 41 for pencils, crayons, paper, and other supplies. Initially, I just dutifully provided whatever she needed, never 42 her. However, my concern 43 when this continued for weeks.
One day, after supplying a brand new eraser to her only three days earlier, I 44 inquired about her constant requests. Mary burst into tears and 45 that she had been giving the supplies to a classmate named Tom, who lacked them due to his family's 46 struggles. He didn't have any of the school things he needed to do his work. 47 , Mary had been putting her new things on his desk.
My heart sank as I stood there in 48 . At such a young age, she had 49 the role of an adult, trying to help someone in need without seeking 50 . I knelt down and hugged her tightly, not wanting her to see my own tears of 51 . As I regained my calm, I stood up and said, “I would never get 52 at you for wanting to help someone, dear.”
Mary's small gesture not only 53 Tom's day but also reminded us all of the power of 54 . While it's
In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families 64 (gather) and enjoy delicious food. There's a special liquor during Minor Snow called “Light Snow Liquor” 65 is made with the clearest spring water and tastes delicious, especially on a cold winter day.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
你校正在举办主题为“最美劳动者”的英语作文比赛，请以 The Most Beautiful 为题目写一篇短文，描写生活中让你印象深刻的辛勤劳动者（们），内容包括：
他/她（们）的基本情况； 2.印象深刻的事迹或原因； 3.对你的启示。注意:1.词数 100 左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
easy to get caught up in a busy life, Mary's example serves as a 55 that even a small gesture can make a
difference to the world.
第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个恰当的单词，或括号内单词的正确形式。
Minor Snow is the 20th solar term in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, 56 (mark) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. During Minor Snow, it starts to snow 57 (light) in many places, especially in northern China, and the temperature continues to drop.
The name “Minor Snow” suggests that the snowfall at this time is not heavy, 58 it's a sign that colder weather is coming. In ancient China, people 59 (observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and divided it 60 three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the withering of forests.
There are also many traditional customs 61 (associate) with Minor Snow. For example, people in northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and 62 (potato) in the cellar( 地 窖 ). In southern China, people start making sausages and cured meat. Fishermen begin to dry fish for the winter, and the neat 63 (arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.
第二节 读后续写（满分 20 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a bright spring afternoon along the Maryland coast, and Jonathan Bauer, 51, and his13- year- old daughter, Ava, were taking full advantage of it. They were driving with the windows down on the 1.4-mile, two- lane Route 90 bridge, which crosses the shallow waters of the Assawoman Bay.
Talking and laughing, the Bauers enjoyed their journey as they headed home. “Ava,” Bauer said, “you know what I've gotten my boat stuck here a time or two. The water is too shallow!" He added that it was about the depth of 1.3 meters. Before Ava was able to ask about more details of her father's amusing experience, a crash disturbed everything.
Not far ahead of them, a black pickup ( 轻型货车) was sliding from one lane to the other. To the Bauers' horror, it was out of control, running into a concrete barrier, spinning like a top, and flipping over the SUV directly ahead of them. Eventually, it came to rest hanging over the railing of the bridge. Bauer hit the brakes in time to avoid the vehicles in his path and managed to pull up. “Ava, are you OK "he asked. She was shaken, but otherwise unhurt.
Suddenly, a desperate scream came from the pickup. Having told Ava to stay where she was, Bauer got out of his car to check on the pickup. The driver's door flung open and a man climbed out. He dropped to the ground and then pointed down, saying something in Spanish. Bauer ran up beside him and saw a car seat in the water. Next to it was a girl about two years old floating on her back.
Thankfully, the girl was near the coast. However, matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the girl rolled over onto her stomach. Bauer waited for the pickup driver to do something, but he didn't move. Maybe he was in shock.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The girl was terrified, kicking and screaming.
Minutes later, an ambulance arrived.
英语试题
考试时间：120 分钟 分值：150 分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节 （共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。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。
What exam is the man worried about
A. Chemistry. B. Physics. C. Biology.
What is the woman looking for
A. Her coat. B. Her hat. C. Her gloves.
Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A repairman. B. A customer. C. A car salesman.
What is the girl doing
Tidying up the room.
Talking on the phone.
Hanging out with her friends.
What are the speakers mainly talking about
How to do a job interview.
How to collect personal information.
How to talk about college experience.
第二节 (共 15 小题;每小题 1.5 分,满分 22.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。
What does the man think of the woman
A. Warm-hearted. B. Energetic. C. Active.
What project does Diana do
A. Transport. B. Buildings. C. Art.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。
What will the class meeting be about
Selecting a new monitor.
Helping a new student.
Welcoming a new teacher.
What does the boy care most about
A. Appearance. B. Character. C. Creativity.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。
What is the woman doing
Putting some books in order.
Showing a student around the library.
Providing some help to the man.
Where can the man find the books that interest him
A. On the 2nd floor. B. On the 3rd floor. C. On the 6th floor.
How long can the man keep magazines
A. For two months. B. For one month. C. For two weeks.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。
How does the woman feel about her movie experience last week
A. Terrible. B. Pleasant. C. Lucky.
How does the woman thank the man
By giving him a back seat.
By paying for the tickets.
By buying him some snacks.
What size chocolate cake would the man like
A. Large. B. Medium. C. Small.
What does the man advise the woman to do
Come back as soon as possible.
Bring her ticket.
Meet him outside the cinema.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。
Who is the speaker
A. A student. B. A reporter. C. A guide.
What is the main purpose of the talk
To tell about the rules of the museum.
To discuss the study plans.
To announce some changes of a visit.
When was it scheduled to go to the museum at first
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Monday.
What are the listeners advised to do
Wear comfortable clothes.
Take a camera.
Avoid touching things.
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
North Rim to reopen on June 2 with limited services available News Release Date: May 17, 2023
Contact: Jo lle Baird, 928-606-3154
Grand Canyon, Ariz
The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will open as scheduled, on June 2, with limited visitor services and water conservation measures due to a break in the North Rim water pipeline. A landslide from winter storms destroyed more than 300 feet of the North Rim water pipeline.
Visitor Services
The Grand Canyon Lodge will operate day-use services with limited food and beverage service beginning on
June 2. No overnight accommodations will be available until at least July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Campground, managed by the National Park Service, will operate as scheduled beginning on June 9 with potable drinking water and toilets available. The public laundry and shower facilities will not be open at least through July 23, 2023.
The North Rim Visitor Center and Grand Canyon Conservancy’s bookstore open as usual, 8 am to 6 pm daily, with a variety of ranger programs offered.
Visitors exploring the North Rim this summer should be self-sufficient and should bring adequate food and water for the day as services are limited and may be subject to change. Nearby, accommodating is available at the Kaibab Lodge and food services and fuel at the North Rim Country Store. Year-round accommodating, food services and fuel are located 45 miles north of the North Rim at Jacob Lake. As a result of substantial winter rockfall and landslides, trail ( 步 道 ) repair work on the North Kaibab Trail continues. There is a trail closure in effect on the North Kaibab Trail and it will officially reopen on June 16, 2023.
Which was not affected and opens as usual
A. The public laundry. B. The North Rim Visitor Center.
C. The North Kaibab Trail. D. The Grand Canyon Lodge.
What can we learn about the North Kaibab Trail from the text
A. It is under repair now. B. It is around Jacob Lake.
C. It offers food service. D. It opens all the year around.
What is the purpose of the text
To warn visitors of the oncoming landslide.
To advertise the products of the Grand Canyon National Park.
To appeal to more visitors to the Grand Canyon National Park.
To inform visitors of schedules of some attractions
B
Crowded by defenders, Charlie Villanueva leaps toward the basket. One hand lifts the ball high, and for a moment he seems to hang in the air. Then he hammers the ball through the rim. Slam dunk! His career may look like a slam dunk, being a national champion at the University of Connecticut, and setting beginner records with the Toronto Raptors.
However, life wasn’t always easy for him. His success is due to more than his ability to play basketball and he owes much of who he is today to a skin disease called alopecia areata, which is not infectious but is caused by an error in the immune system that triggers germ-fighting cells to attack the body’s own hair-growing cells. Charlie was affected at age 10 and lost all his hair by age 12. This made him a target for bullying, leading him to withdraw
unique in our own ways,” he says, encouraging them to remember that with dedication and self-belief, any dream is within reach.
Why is Charlie’s slam dunk mentioned in Paragraph 1
To compare him with other champions.
To explain how a slam dunk is performed.
To highlight his skills and achievements.
To demonstrate a specific moment in a game.
What made Charlie avoid his peers
A. An infectious skin disease. B. His average ability to play basketball.
C. An error in the immune system. D. His being made fun of.
Which of the following best describes Charlie
A. Humble and responsible. B. Strong-willed and helpful.
C. Innovative and generous. D. Good-natured and tolerant.
What message does the text convey
Fortune favors the prepared.
Actions speak louder than words.
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.
C
Where were the dull sounds of flying insects hitting against the light bulb Even the absent singing of cicadas or crickets. whichever they were. had quieted its instruments. Where have all the insects gone
Our own existence depends on a diverse insect world. Studies show that where more insect species are present,pollination( 授 粉 ) is more reliable.As Dave Goulson.professor of biology, points out in his book Silent Earth :Averting the Insect Apocalypse, about three-quarters of all crops grown by humans require pollination by animals, the vast majority by insects. "We could not feed the global human population without pollinators," he writes.It's not just about bees and butterflies,the beautiful insects.Other, less visually appealing pollinators such as flies, moths, and earwigs are also showing declines. Several of these species don't just pollinate. They also eat the pest (害虫) insects that ruin crops.
It turns out that ecologists and entomologists around the world have been warning about declining insect numbers for years. The culprits are climate change.habitat loss,light pollution. intensive farming,pesticide and fertilizer use.
But it's a struggle to get people to act. After all, we humans have a complicated relationship with our
and hide under caps and hoods.
six-legged fellow companions.Who can forget the horror of Kafka's Metamorphosis《(
变形记》)，where a travelling
With the support of his mother, Charlie found refuge in basketball. He channeled his frustrations and stress into motivation, improving his skills to the point where his talent overshadowed his condition. The bullying stopped, and his basketball career took off.
All along the way, Charlie has consistently dedicated himself to helping others. Ever since his first year as a new player, he has served as a spokesperson for the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, and went on to establish the Charlie Villanueva Foundation, an organization aimed at supporting families with children suffering from alopecia and stopping all forms of bullying. As the son of immigrants from the Dominican Republic, he has even worked towards ending poverty in that country.
Charlie inspires young people to embrace their individuality and have confidence in themselves. “We’re all
salesman wakes up one morning to find himself transformed into an insect Even insects like butterflies and bees can seem strange when you look at them closely.Maybe we've been ignoring them because they seem different from us.
Some steps may be as simple as turning off artificial light.A recent study in China found that trees in Beijing, lit by street lights at night, seem to have tougher leaves.In other words. insects are probably being starved in the area.
We should change our attitudes to insects.Those annoying flies hovering around your food are simply doing what they were born for. They're recycling.Without them we might be wondering what to do about rotting (腐烂的) waste. Besides.they're food for birds, and UK bird populations have greatly decreased in recent years.
What can we learn about insects in the first two paragraphs
A.Less appealing insects are on the increase. B.Beautiful insects can help kill the pests.
C. Insect pollination affects the crop types. D.Insect decline threatens global food supply. 29.What does the underlined word “culprits" mean in paragraph 3
A.Solutions. B. Causes. C.Effects. D.Consequences.
What does the author want to say by mentioning Kafka's Metamorphosis
A.The book of insects is interesting. B.Unattractive insects are ignored.
C.Insects are everywhere in our lives. D.People have complex feelings to insects.
What is the author's purpose in writing the text
A.To explore the diversity of the insects. B.To compare the different features of insects.
To warn about the insect decline and its effects. D. To review the history of human-insect relationship.
D
NASA's InSight lander may be relaxing in retirement on Mars, but the robot continues to provide the space agency with precious information.
The lander in 2018 began its Mars mission: Gather data about the planet's structure, its mars-quake activity and frequency of meteorites(陨石). During the mission, more and more dust gathered on its solar panels(板) that provide electricity, and the robot ran out of power in December 2022 after sending a final image. It was declared “dead” in news reports.
Recently, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter checked on its retired colleague and sent back an image of the
Scientists can't do much about the lander's power.
What is the best title for the text
The “Dead” Lander: A Pioneer Of Exploring Mars
The “Dead” Lander: A Collector Of Mars' Knowledge
The “Dead” Lander: A Provider Of Valuable Information
The “Dead” Lander: A Trouble Maker Of Mars’ Mission
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。
Simple Yet Amazing Ways to Get Wisdom
Wisdom is not just a good quality to have but it is also very necessary. As we accumulate wisdom in life. we might become competent in handling all the difficulties. 36.
Try experiencing new opportunities.
Experiencing new opportunities is the way you will gain wisdom and become better as you will never grow from being in your comfort zone. 37. And you can also go to places that were on your bucket list. Change your routine and see where life takes you, take control!
Open yourself to different perspectives.
Sometimes we have prejudice and they help us out but most of time we need to accept different views.Always observe the world from different angles. It will help you out. 38. Train your mind to be a judgment-free space for ideas.
InSight lander on the planet's surface. Even though, the lander can't send images, its mere existence on the red 39.
planet continues to provide precious information. “By studying InSight's landing site over time, scientists can see how quickly dust gathers, which helps learn the age of other surface landers,” NASA said in a post online.
After launching in 2018, InSight traveled about 300 million miles over 6.5 months to Mars from Earth. It observed meteorite strikes and more than 1,300 mars-quakes during its mission. Just before the robot that outlasted its original mission by two Earth years ran out of power, NASA posted a goodbye note from InSight on social media: “My power's really low, so this may be the last image I can send. My time here has been both productive and peaceful. If I can keep talking to my mission team, I will— but I' ll be signing off here soon. Thanks for staying with me.”
“The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter's photos of InSight on Mars help ensure its colleague’ s contributions continue. InSight has more than lived up to its name,” said NASA. “Yes, it's sad to say goodbye, but InSight's legacy will live on, informing and inspiring.”
What was a main problem with the lander during its mission
A. The supply of electricity. B. The speed of sending images.
C. The aging of solar panels. D. The threat of meteorites and quakes.
Why do scientists observe the speed of the lander's dust gathering
A. To find a good way to get rid of dust. B. To explain the cause of dust gathering.
C. To know other landers' working years. D. To predict other landers’ working efficiency.
What can we infer from paragraph 4
NASA will add more missions to the lander.
The lander has accomplished all its missions.
NASA has prepared a new lander for the mission.
You must be the kind of person who learns something new every day. You must develop a thirst for knowledge. Take new classes,read books.listen to educational podcasts, and the list goes on and on. All of these activities will strengthen your critical-thinking skills. In the end, you will make everything easier by tackling problems from different perspectives and angles.
Learn and grow from your mistakes.
All of us make mistakes in life, but it is the acknowledgement of mistakes that makes us grow and do better next time.Whenever we make a mistake, we should reflect on what made us fail. 40. Your best teacher will always be your last mistake, so learn the best from it.
Keep learning from others.
Never step back from learning.
Correcting your mistakes will be the first step.
Here are some strategies for you to get wisdom in life.
You can try learning new skills that you never thought of.
Never base your perspective on the most popular opinion.
Stop blaming other people for your mistakes and admit you were wrong.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 （共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Mary, my daughter, was in Mrs Smith's fifth-grade class. Within just a month of starting school, she began returning home regularly with 41 for pencils, crayons, paper, and other supplies. Initially, I just dutifully provided whatever she needed, never 42 her. However, my concern 43 when this continued for weeks.
One day, after supplying a brand new eraser to her only three days earlier, I 44 inquired about her constant requests. Mary burst into tears and 45 that she had been giving the supplies to a classmate named Tom, who lacked them due to his family's 46 struggles. He didn't have any of the school things he needed to do his work. 47 , Mary had been putting her new things on his desk.
My heart sank as I stood there in 48 . At such a young age, she had 49 the role of an adult, trying to help someone in need without seeking 50 . I knelt down and hugged her tightly, not wanting her to see my own tears of 51 . As I regained my calm, I stood up and said, “I would never get 52 at you for wanting to help someone, dear.”
Mary's small gesture not only 53 Tom's day but also reminded us all of the power of 54 . While it's
In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families 64 (gather) and enjoy delicious food. There's a special liquor during Minor Snow called “Light Snow Liquor” 65 is made with the clearest spring water and tastes delicious, especially on a cold winter day.
第四部分写作(共两节,满分 40 分)
第一节(满分 15 分)
你校正在举办主题为“最美劳动者”的英语作文比赛，请以 The Most Beautiful 为题目写一篇短文，描写生活中让你印象深刻的辛勤劳动者（们），内容包括：
他/她（们）的基本情况； 2.印象深刻的事迹或原因； 3.对你的启示。注意:1.词数 100 左右; 2.可以适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
easy to get caught up in a busy life, Mary's example serves as a 55 that even a small gesture can make a
difference to the world.
第二节 (共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个恰当的单词，或括号内单词的正确形式。
Minor Snow is the 20th solar term in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, 56 (mark) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. During Minor Snow, it starts to snow 57 (light) in many places, especially in northern China, and the temperature continues to drop.
The name “Minor Snow” suggests that the snowfall at this time is not heavy, 58 it's a sign that colder weather is coming. In ancient China, people 59 (observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and divided it 60 three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the withering of forests.
There are also many traditional customs 61 (associate) with Minor Snow. For example, people in northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and 62 (potato) in the cellar( 地 窖 ). In southern China, people start making sausages and cured meat. Fishermen begin to dry fish for the winter, and the neat 63 (arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.
第二节 读后续写（满分 20 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
It was a bright spring afternoon along the Maryland coast, and Jonathan Bauer, 51, and his13- year- old daughter, Ava, were taking full advantage of it. They were driving with the windows down on the 1.4-mile, two- lane Route 90 bridge, which crosses the shallow waters of the Assawoman Bay.
Talking and laughing, the Bauers enjoyed their journey as they headed home. “Ava,” Bauer said, “you know what I've gotten my boat stuck here a time or two. The water is too shallow!" He added that it was about the depth of 1.3 meters. Before Ava was able to ask about more details of her father's amusing experience, a crash disturbed everything.
Not far ahead of them, a black pickup ( 轻型货车) was sliding from one lane to the other. To the Bauers' horror, it was out of control, running into a concrete barrier, spinning like a top, and flipping over the SUV directly ahead of them. Eventually, it came to rest hanging over the railing of the bridge. Bauer hit the brakes in time to avoid the vehicles in his path and managed to pull up. “Ava, are you OK "he asked. She was shaken, but otherwise unhurt.
Suddenly, a desperate scream came from the pickup. Having told Ava to stay where she was, Bauer got out of his car to check on the pickup. The driver's door flung open and a man climbed out. He dropped to the ground and then pointed down, saying something in Spanish. Bauer ran up beside him and saw a car seat in the water. Next to it was a girl about two years old floating on her back.
Thankfully, the girl was near the coast. However, matters quickly went from bad to frightening when the girl rolled over onto her stomach. Bauer waited for the pickup driver to do something, but he didn't move. Maybe he was in shock.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150 个左右；
请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The girl was terrified, kicking and screaming.
Minutes later, an ambulance arrived.