2024-2025学年 河北省保定市定州市第二中学高二上学期12月联考英语试题（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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2024-2025学年 河北省保定市定州市第二中学高二上学期12月联考英语试题
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What exam is the man worried about
A. Chemistry. B. Physics. C. Biology.
2. What is the woman looking for
A. Her coat. B. Her hat. C. Her gloves.
3. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A repairman. B. A customer. C. A car salesman.
4. What is the girl doing
A. Tidying up the room. B. Talking on the phone. C. Hanging out with her friends.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to do a job interview.
B. How to collect personal information.
C. 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。
6. What does the man think of the woman
A Warm-hearted. B. Energetic. C. Active.
7 What project does Diana do
A. Transport. B. Buildings. C. Art.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the class meeting be about
A. Selecting a new monitor. B. Helping a new student. C. Welcoming a new teacher.
9. 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。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Putting some books in order.
B. Showing a student around the library.
C. Providing some help to the man.
11. 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.
12. 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。
13. How does the woman feel about her movie experience last week
A. Terrible. B. Pleasant. C. Lucky.
14. How does the woman thank the man
A. By giving him a back seat. B. By paying for the tickets. C. By buying him some snacks.
15. What size chocolate cake would the man like
A. Large. B. Medium. C. Small.
16. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Come back as soon as possible.
B. Bring her ticket.
C. Meet him outside the cinema.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. A student. B. A reporter. C. A guide.
18. What is the main purpose of the talk
A. To tell about the rules of the museum.
B. To discuss the study plans.
C. To announce some changes of a visit,
19. When was it scheduled to go to the museum at first
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Monday,
20. What are the listeners advised to do
A. Wear comfortable clothes. B. Take a camera. C. 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
Family Programs at National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
Make us a part of your family fun! During our family programs, families learn together about nature, science, culture and museum collections in interactive, playful, and creative ways. We offer programs free of charge. Just advance booking is needed online.
Family Friendly Days
Discover the natural and cultural world and your place in it during Family Friendly Days at NMNH, happening throughout the year. Visitors of all ages get the chance to connect to natural history topics through interactive activities, crafts, demonstrations, and conversations with scientists.
Play Date at NMNH
Play Date at NMNH is a drop-in offering for the early learning audience (0-5 years old) and their caregivers and family members. Families will be able to explore together through stories, objects, art, and play related to a unifying topic or theme during each “Play Date”. Activities provided during the program are designed for families with young learners to learn and play together.
The World & Me
During monthly The World & Me programs, families discover the natural and cultural world and their place in it. Museum educators will lead a program that combines different hands-on experiences with our museum’s collections related to that month’s theme. Special guest scientists, artists and authors often join to share their connections to the natural and cultural world. These programs are designed for families with children aged 3 to 8.
Natural History at Home
The exploration of natural history doesn’t have to just happen at the museum — it can happen in your home too! Join museum educators as they walk your family through science skill-building activities, read science and nature books, and introduce ways to explore the natural world and collections. We organize such an activity once a month.
1. What should you do if you want to attend the family programs
A. Join a family club. B. Pay registration fees.
C. Order online in advance. D. Hire personal educators.
2. Which program is suitable for a couple just having a baby
A. Family Friendly Days. B. Play Date at NMNH.
C. The World & Me. D. Natural History at Home.
3. What do The World & Me and Natural History at Home have in common
A. They organize some related games. B. They hold the programs once a month.
C. They show how to explore natural world. D. They invite experts to support their programs.
B
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has hosted the online competition since 2019 where the agency posts photos of bats online, and then asks people to vote for the cutest one to raise awareness about the animal’s ecological importance.
The first round of voting began Thursday and a Townsend’s big-eared bat named “Sir Flaps-A-Lot” from Utah competed against a hoary bat named “Hoary Potter” from Oregon.
Both the big-eared bat and the hoary bat have been included on a list of species needing conservation attention. Emma Busk, the BLM wildlife technician, said bats around the world play a key role in the environment by eating insects and pollinating(授粉) flowers and fruits. But they’re increasingly facing the threats of habitat loss, disease and light pollution, and are often regarded as scary disease carriers.
“There’s a lot of fear and misconceptions around bats,” Busk said, noting that people often associate rabies(狂犬病) with the animal. “But less than 1% of all bat populations actually carry rabies, and the bat-to-human disease spread is actually really low.”
Busk is rooting for “Hoary Potter” in the hope that an Oregon bat will win the beauty contest for a third time. Last year, “William ShakespEAR”, a female Townsend’s big-eared bat from southern Oregon whom Busk also photographed, claimed the crown. And in 2022, a canyon bat named “Barbara” similarly hailing from southern Oregon was declared the top.
“Our effort every year is to just collect as much data as we can on the species in our resource area, so that we do know how to better protect them, and proudly we do it well,” Busk said. The beauty contest will continue in rounds over the next week. It’s scheduled to end up next Thursday, when the winner will be announced.
4. What is the primary goal of the BLM’s online competition
A. To increase public interest in bats. B. To identify the most unique-looking bat.
C. To highlight the ecological role of bats. D. To promote conservation efforts for specific bats.
5. Which of the following best describes humans’ impression on bats
A. Mistrustful. B. Mistaken. C. Indifferent. D. Inefficient.
6. What do the underlined words “the crown” in paragraph 5 mean
A. The contest. B. The photo. C. The result. D. The victory.
7. What can be inferred about the competition from the last paragraph
A. It is a success story. B. It is a short-sighted decision.
C. It makes people annoyed. D. It works to the host’s benefit.
C
For as long as there’s been an intelligence quotient (IQ) test, there’s been argument over what it measures. Do IQ scores show a person’s intellectual capacity, which supposedly remains unchangeable over time Or is the IQ exam really an achievement test that’s subject to fluctuations (波动) in scores The findings of a new study add evidence to the latter one: IQ seems to be a standard of acquired knowledge that progresses in fits and starts.
The researchers at University College London report documenting significant fluctuations in the IQs of a group of British teenagers. The researchers tested 33 healthy teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16 years. They repeated the tests four years later and found that some teens improved their scores by as much as 20 points on the standard of IQ measurement.
“We were very surprised,” Cathy Price, who led the study, said. She had expected changes of a few points. “But we had individuals that had big fluctuations and changed from an IQ of 100 to an IQ of 127,” she added. Price and her colleagues used brain scans to confirm that these big fluctuations in performance were not occasional, or just an accident.
As we know, there are lots of factors that may explain changes in IQ. Though this study did not attempt to prove them, lots of former research has found that educational environment is key. Some researchers have found that strict academic curricula lead to improved IQ scores. Teens’ personalities, career morals and the home environments are important, too.
“This study should make educators and parents think twice. It should warn them of assuming that one low IQ score, at one time, is showing all that an individual is capable of,” Stephen Ceci, a professor at Cornell University, said. “Although many researchers still say there’s loads of evidence to show that IQ scores do reveal something essential about a child’s intellectual gifts, there’s a consensus(共识) that one test is not deterministic. It can’t accurately assess a person’s talents or future potential.”
8. Why does the author list questions in paragraph 1
A. To introduce a new theory. B. To celebrate the study’s success.
C. To explain the concept of IQ. D. To promote the standard of IQ.
9. What can we learn from Cathy Price’s statement
A. She was satisfied with the study’s results.
B. She was doubtful about the study’s results.
C. The study’s results were just accidental phenomena.
D. The study’s results were inconsistent with her expectations.
10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Factors that may lead to changes in IQ. B. The benefits of boosting IQ scores.
C. The strategies for enhancing IQ scores. D. Experiments conducted to study IQ.
11. What does Stephen Ceci think of educators and parents’ thoughts of IQ scores
A. They make kids more sensitive. B. They are wrong.
C. They are believable. D. They help kids improve IQ scores.
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. During the mission, more and more dust gathered on its solar panels 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 InSight lander on the planet’s surface. Even though, the lander can’t send images, its mere existence on the red 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.”
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A. NASA will add more missions to the lander.
B. The lander has accomplished all its missions.
C. NASA has prepared a new lander for the mission.
D. Scientists can’t do much about the lander’s power.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The “Dead” Lander: A Pioneer Of Exploring Mars
B. The “Dead” Lander: A Collector Of Mars’ Knowledge
C. The “Dead” Lander: A Provider Of Valuable Information
D. 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。
Heraclitus, a wise Greek philosopher, once said, “A man’s character is his fate.” This powerful quote tells us that our character — who we are inside — plays a big role in shaping our future. ___16___.
The Strength of Character
Taking charge: Knowing that our character shapes our future, we realize that we’re in control. ___17___. We’re steering our own ship. This means taking responsibility for what we do and how it affects our life.
Growing and changing: ___18___. It can grow and get better over time. Every hard time in life is a chance to make our character stronger, which in turn leads us to better paths.
How to Live by This Quote
Reflect on yourself: ___19___. Are you making choices that make you proud
See challenges as chances: When things get tough, don’t just wonder why it’s happening to you. Ask what you can learn from it. Every problem is a chance to make your character stronger.
The Bigger Picture
___20___. It touches others and the world around you. By working on being the best you can be, you contribute to a better world.
In short, Heraclitus was right: Our character really does decide our fate. By building a good character, we can lead a life we’re proud of and make a positive mark on the world.
A. Our character isn’t set in stone
B. Your character doesn’t just shape your life
C. Everyone is always changing with time going
D We` re not just floating along with whatever happens
E. Here is some advice about how to shape your character
F. It’s vital to think of whether your actions match your values
G. Let’s dig into this idea and see how it can inspire us to lead better lives
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 ___21___ for pencils, crayons, paper, and other supplies. Initially, I just dutifully provided whatever she needed, never ___22___ her. However, my concern ___23___ when this continued for weeks.
One day, after supplying a brand new eraser to her only three days earlier, I ___24___ inquired about her constant requests. Mary burst into tears and ___25___ that she had been giving the supplies to a classmate named Tom, who lacked them due to his family’s ___26___ struggles. He didn’t have any of the school things he needed to do his work. ___27___ , Mary had been putting her new things on his desk.
My heart sank as I stood there in ___28___ . At such a young age she had ___29___ the role of an adult, trying to help someone in need without seeking ___30___ . I knelt down and hugged her tightly, not wanting her to see my own tears of ___31___ . As I regained my calm, I stood up and said, “I would never get ___32___ at you for wanting to help someone, dear.”
Mary’s small gesture not only ___33___ Tom’s day but also reminded us all of the power of ___34___ . While it’s easy to get caught up in a busy life, Mary’s example serves as a ___35___ that even a small gesture can make a difference to the world.
21. A. offers B. requests C. preparations D. hopes
22. A. questioning B. blaming C. confusing D. concerning
23. A. changed B. regained C. disappeared D. grew
24. A. happily B. curiously C. angrily D. calmly
25. A. predicted B. confirmed C. pretended D. revealed
26. A. continual B. spiritual C. desperate D. economic
27. A. Gradually B. Secretly C. Unwillingly D. Remarkably
28. A. disbelief B. confidence C. doubt D. comfort
29. A. made up B. applied for C. turned down D. taken on
30. A. advice B. recognition C. guidance D. funding
31. A. frustration B. guilt C. pride D. gratitude
32. A. mad B. shocked C. astonished D. pleased
33. A. ruined B. shortened C. brightened D. lengthened
34. A. friendship B. sympathy C. passion D. innovation
35. A. bridge B. model C. reminder D. warning
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Minor Snow is the 20th solar term in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, ___36___ (mark) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. During Minor Snow, it starts to snow ___37___ (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, ___38___ it’s a sign that colder weather is coming. In ancient China, people ___39___ (observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and divided it ___40___ three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the withering of forests.
There are also many traditional customs ___41___ (associate) with Minor Snow. For example people in northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and ___42___ (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 ___43___ (arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.
In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families ___44___ (gather) and enjoy delicious food. There’s a special liquor during Minor Snow called “Light Snow Liquor” ___45___ 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)
46. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“The value of failure”为题写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.失败的意义;
2.如何面对失败。
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。
The value of failure
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
第二节 (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。
Have you ever seen a real ostrich (鸵鸟) The adult ostrich will reach 2.5 meters tall and the male ostrich’s weight will reach 150 kilograms. Although it is regarded as the largest bird in the world, it can’t fly. Its feeding habits are very diverse, but the leaves and fruits of plants are the main ones.
In Sioux Falls at noon on Tuesday, a small truck was carrying a roughly 7-foot-tall ostrich and a container with the leaves and fruits of plants. Just as the driver was driving on a busy four-lane (四车道) road, he parked his truck in the roadside and wanted to find a restaurant to eat.
When the driver left, the ostrich began to feel anxious, making some noise and pressing the truck’s door with its body.
Just at that moment, the door was pushed open, and the ostrich escaped from the truck and walked around, feeling like looking for something. And then it walked into the busy four- lane road, which brought traffic to a stop.
In order to make the road smooth, all drivers tried to carefully attract and lead the towering bird off the busy four-lane road, but in vain.
Drivers called Sioux Falls police and explained what had happened.
As soon as the police came, they also tried to carefully attract the ostrich off the busy road, but still in vain. Luckily, the ostrich didn’t run around.
“We can find out the driver’s phone number and call him. He must know how to solve it,” one of the policemen said.
“Good idea! If the ostrich stays on the road all the time, it will be very dangerous,” a driver said.
On the one hand, the police immediately started to find the driver’s phone number by the truck’s information; on the other hand, they continued to keep the safety of both the bird and the traffic. All the drivers were excited when the police found out the driver’s phone number.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The police contacted the driver immediately.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Feeling awkward, the driver thought of the leaves and fruits in the container.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What exam is the man worried about
A. Chemistry. B. Physics. C. Biology.
2. What is the woman looking for
A. Her coat. B. Her hat. C. Her gloves.
3. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A repairman. B. A customer. C. A car salesman.
4. What is the girl doing
A. Tidying up the room. B. Talking on the phone. C. Hanging out with her friends.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to do a job interview.
B. How to collect personal information.
C. 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。
6. What does the man think of the woman
A. Warm-hearted. B. Energetic. C. Active.
7. What project does Diana do
A. Transport. B. Buildings. C. Art.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the class meeting be about
A. Selecting a new monitor. B. Helping a new student. C. Welcoming a new teacher.
9. 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。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Putting some books in order.
B. Showing a student around the library.
C. Providing some help to the man.
11. 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.
12. 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。
13. How does the woman feel about her movie experience last week
A. Terrible. B. Pleasant. C. Lucky.
14. How does the woman thank the man
A. By giving him a back seat. B. By paying for the tickets. C. By buying him some snacks.
15. What size chocolate cake would the man like
A. Large. B. Medium. C. Small.
16. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Come back as soon as possible.
B. Bring her ticket.
C. Meet him outside the cinema.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. A student. B. A reporter. C. A guide.
18. What is the main purpose of the talk
A. To tell about the rules of the museum.
B. To discuss the study plans.
C. To announce some changes of a visit,
19. When was it scheduled to go to the museum at first
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Monday,
20. What are the listeners advised to do
A. Wear comfortable clothes. B. Take a camera. C. Avoid touching things.
听力答案 略
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
Family Programs at National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
Make us a part of your family fun! During our family programs, families learn together about nature, science, culture and museum collections in interactive, playful, and creative ways. We offer programs free of charge. Just advance booking is needed online.
Family Friendly Days
Discover the natural and cultural world and your place in it during Family Friendly Days at NMNH, happening throughout the year. Visitors of all ages get the chance to connect to natural history topics through interactive activities, crafts, demonstrations, and conversations with scientists.
Play Date at NMNH
Play Date at NMNH is a drop-in offering for the early learning audience (0-5 years old) and their caregivers and family members. Families will be able to explore together through stories, objects, art, and play related to a unifying topic or theme during each “Play Date”. Activities provided during the program are designed for families with young learners to learn and play together.
The World & Me
During monthly The World & Me programs, families discover the natural and cultural world and their place in it. Museum educators will lead a program that combines different hands-on experiences with our museum’s collections related to that month’s theme. Special guest scientists, artists and authors often join to share their connections to the natural and cultural world. These programs are designed for families with children aged 3 to 8.
Natural History at Home
The exploration of natural history doesn’t have to just happen at the museum — it can happen in your home too! Join museum educators as they walk your family through science skill-building activities, read science and nature books, and introduce ways to explore the natural world and collections. We organize such an activity once a month.
1. What should you do if you want to attend the family programs
A. Join a family club. B. Pay registration fees.
C. Order online in advance. D. Hire personal educators.
2. Which program is suitable for a couple just having a baby
A. Family Friendly Days. B. Play Date at NMNH.
C. The World & Me. D. Natural History at Home.
3. What do The World & Me and Natural History at Home have in common
A. They organize some related games. B. They hold the programs once a month.
C. They show how to explore natural world. D. They invite experts to support their programs.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B
B
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has hosted the online competition since 2019 where the agency posts photos of bats online, and then asks people to vote for the cutest one to raise awareness about the animal’s ecological importance.
The first round of voting began Thursday and a Townsend’s big-eared bat named “Sir Flaps-A-Lot” from Utah competed against a hoary bat named “Hoary Potter” from Oregon.
Both the big-eared bat and the hoary bat have been included on a list of species needing conservation attention. Emma Busk, the BLM wildlife technician, said bats around the world play a key role in the environment by eating insects and pollinating(授粉) flowers and fruits. But they’re increasingly facing the threats of habitat loss, disease and light pollution, and are often regarded as scary disease carriers.
“There’s a lot of fear and misconceptions around bats,” Busk said, noting that people often associate rabies(狂犬病) with the animal. “But less than 1% of all bat populations actually carry rabies, and the bat-to-human disease spread is actually really low.”
Busk is rooting for “Hoary Potter” in the hope that an Oregon bat will win the beauty contest for a third time. Last year, “William ShakespEAR”, a female Townsend’s big-eared bat from southern Oregon whom Busk also photographed, claimed the crown. And in 2022, a canyon bat named “Barbara” similarly hailing from southern Oregon was declared the top.
“Our effort every year is to just collect as much data as we can on the species in our resource area, so that we do know how to better protect them, and proudly we do it well,” Busk said. The beauty contest will continue in rounds over the next week. It’s scheduled to end up next Thursday, when the winner will be announced.
4. What is the primary goal of the BLM’s online competition
A. To increase public interest in bats. B. To identify the most unique-looking bat.
C. To highlight the ecological role of bats. D. To promote conservation efforts for specific bats.
5. Which of the following best describes humans’ impression on bats
A. Mistrustful. B. Mistaken. C. Indifferent. D. Inefficient.
6. What do the underlined words “the crown” in paragraph 5 mean
A. The contest. B. The photo. C. The result. D. The victory.
7. What can be inferred about the competition from the last paragraph
A. It is a success story. B. It is a short-sighted decision.
C. It makes people annoyed. D. It works to the host’s benefit.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
C
For as long as there’s been an intelligence quotient (IQ) test, there’s been argument over what it measures. Do IQ scores show a person’s intellectual capacity, which supposedly remains unchangeable over time Or is the IQ exam really an achievement test that’s subject to fluctuations (波动) in scores The findings of a new study add evidence to the latter one: IQ seems to be a standard of acquired knowledge that progresses in fits and starts.
The researchers at University College London report documenting significant fluctuations in the IQs of a group of British teenagers. The researchers tested 33 healthy teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16 years. They repeated the tests four years later and found that some teens improved their scores by as much as 20 points on the standard of IQ measurement.
“We were very surprised,” Cathy Price, who led the study, said. She had expected changes of a few points. “But we had individuals that had big fluctuations and changed from an IQ of 100 to an IQ of 127,” she added. Price and her colleagues used brain scans to confirm that these big fluctuations in performance were not occasional, or just an accident.
As we know, there are lots of factors that may explain changes in IQ. Though this study did not attempt to prove them, lots of former research has found that educational environment is key. Some researchers have found that strict academic curricula lead to improved IQ scores. Teens’ personalities, career morals and the home environments are important, too.
“This study should make educators and parents think twice. It should warn them of assuming that one low IQ score at one time, is showing all that an individual is capable of,” Stephen Ceci, a professor at Cornell University, said. “Although many researchers still say there’s loads of evidence to show that IQ scores do reveal something essential about a child’s intellectual gifts, there’s a consensus(共识) that one test is not deterministic. It can’t accurately assess a person’s talents or future potential.”
8. Why does the author list questions in paragraph 1
A. To introduce a new theory. B. To celebrate the study’s success.
C. To explain the concept of IQ. D. To promote the standard of IQ.
9. What can we learn from Cathy Price’s statement
A. She was satisfied with the study’s results.
B. She was doubtful about the study’s results.
C. The study’s results were just accidental phenomena.
D. The study’s results were inconsistent with her expectations.
10 What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Factors that may lead to changes in IQ. B. The benefits of boosting IQ scores.
C. The strategies for enhancing IQ scores. D. Experiments conducted to study IQ.
11. What does Stephen Ceci think of educators and parents’ thoughts of IQ scores
A. They make kids more sensitive. B. They are wrong.
C. They are believable. D. They help kids improve IQ scores.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. B
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. During the mission, more and more dust gathered on its solar panels 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 InSight lander on the planet’s surface. Even though, the lander can’t send images, its mere existence on the red 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.”
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A. NASA will add more missions to the lander.
B. The lander has accomplished all its missions.
C. NASA has prepared a new lander for the mission.
D. Scientists can’t do much about the lander’s power.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The “Dead” Lander: A Pioneer Of Exploring Mars
B. The “Dead” Lander: A Collector Of Mars’ Knowledge
C. The “Dead” Lander: A Provider Of Valuable Information
D. The “Dead” Lander: A Trouble Maker Of Mars’ Mission
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C
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。
Heraclitus, a wise Greek philosopher, once said, “A man’s character is his fate.” This powerful quote tells us that our character — who we are inside — plays a big role in shaping our future. ___16___.
The Strength of Character
Taking charge: Knowing that our character shapes our future, we realize that we’re in control. ___17___. We’re steering our own ship. This means taking responsibility for what we do and how it affects our life.
Growing and changing: ___18___. It can grow and get better over time. Every hard time in life is a chance to make our character stronger, which in turn leads us to better paths.
How to Live by This Quote
Reflect on yourself: ___19___. Are you making choices that make you proud
See challenges as chances: When things get tough, don’t just wonder why it’s happening to you. Ask what you can learn from it. Every problem is a chance to make your character stronger.
The Bigger Picture
___20___. It touches others and the world around you. By working on being the best you can be, you contribute to a better world.
In short, Heraclitus was right: Our character really does decide our fate. By building a good character, we can lead a life we’re proud of and make a positive mark on the world.
A. Our character isn’t set in stone
B. Your character doesn’t just shape your life
C. Everyone is always changing with time going
D. We` re not just floating along with whatever happens
E. Here is some advice about how to shape your character
F. It’s vital to think of whether your actions match your values
G. Let’s dig into this idea and see how it can inspire us to lead better lives
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. A 19. F 20. B
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 ___21___ for pencils, crayons, paper, and other supplies. Initially, I just dutifully provided whatever she needed, never ___22___ her. However, my concern ___23___ when this continued for weeks.
One day, after supplying a brand new eraser to her only three days earlier, I ___24___ inquired about her constant requests. Mary burst into tears and ___25___ that she had been giving the supplies to a classmate named Tom, who lacked them due to his family’s ___26___ struggles. He didn’t have any of the school things he needed to do his work. ___27___ , Mary had been putting her new things on his desk.
My heart sank as I stood there in ___28___ . At such a young age, she had ___29___ the role of an adult, trying to help someone in need without seeking ___30___ . I knelt down and hugged her tightly, not wanting her to see my own tears of ___31___ . As I regained my calm, I stood up and said, “I would never get ___32___ at you for wanting to help someone, dear.”
Mary’s small gesture not only ___33___ Tom’s day but also reminded us all of the power of ___34___ . While it’s easy to get caught up in a busy life, Mary’s example serves as a ___35___ that even a small gesture can make a difference to the world.
21. A. offers B. requests C. preparations D. hopes
22. A. questioning B. blaming C. confusing D. concerning
23. A. changed B. regained C. disappeared D. grew
24. A. happily B. curiously C. angrily D. calmly
25. A. predicted B. confirmed C. pretended D. revealed
26. A. continual B. spiritual C. desperate D. economic
27. A. Gradually B. Secretly C. Unwillingly D. Remarkably
28. A. disbelief B. confidence C. doubt D. comfort
29. A. made up B. applied for C. turned down D. taken on
30. A. advice B. recognition C. guidance D. funding
31 A. frustration B. guilt C. pride D. gratitude
32. A. mad B. shocked C. astonished D. pleased
33. A. ruined B. shortened C. brightened D. lengthened
34. A. friendship B. sympathy C. passion D. innovation
35. A. bridge B. model C. reminder D. warning
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. C
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Minor Snow is the 20th solar term in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, ___36___ (mark) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. During Minor Snow, it starts to snow ___37___ (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, ___38___ it’s a sign that colder weather is coming. In ancient China, people ___39___ (observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and divided it ___40___ three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the withering of forests.
There are also many traditional customs ___41___ (associate) with Minor Snow. For example, people in northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and ___42___ (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 ___43___ (arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.
In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families ___44___ (gather) and enjoy delicious food. There’s a special liquor during Minor Snow called “Light Snow Liquor” ___45___ is made with the clearest spring water and tastes delicious, especially on a cold winter day.
【答案】36. marking
37. lightly
38. but 39. observed
40. into 41. associated
42. potatoes
43. arrangement
44. to gather
45. which##that
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“The value of failure”为题写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.失败的意义;
2.如何面对失败。
注意：
1.写作词数应80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The value of failure
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
The value of failure
The value of failure lies in the fact that it is not just a setback but an extremely valuable teacher It is a mirror that clearly shows our weaknesses and points the way for our improvement.
What we should do when faced with failure is to maintain a positive attitude. We need to thoroughly analyze the reasons which lead to the failure and extract precious lessons from it. Only by doing so can we turn failure into a solid stepping stone on the path of our journey towards success, making us become stronger and more capable individuals.
第二节 (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。
Have you ever seen a real ostrich (鸵鸟) The adult ostrich will reach 2.5 meters tall and the male ostrich’s weight will reach 150 kilograms. Although it is regarded as the largest bird in the world, it can’t fly. Its feeding habits are very diverse, but the leaves and fruits of plants are the main ones.
In Sioux Falls at noon on Tuesday, a small truck was carrying a roughly 7-foot-tall ostrich and a container with the leaves and fruits of plants. Just as the driver was driving on a busy four-lane (四车道) road, he parked his truck in the roadside and wanted to find a restaurant to eat.
When the driver left, the ostrich began to feel anxious, making some noise and pressing the truck’s door with its body.
Just at that moment, the door was pushed open, and the ostrich escaped from the truck and walked around, feeling like looking for something. And then it walked into the busy four- lane road, which brought traffic to a stop.
In order to make the road smooth, all drivers tried to carefully attract and lead the towering bird off the busy four-lane road, but in vain.
Drivers called Sioux Falls police and explained what had happened.
As soon as the police came, they also tried to carefully attract the ostrich off the busy road, but still in vain. Luckily, the ostrich didn’t run around.
“We can find out the driver’s phone number and call him. He must know how to solve it,” one of the policemen said.
“Good idea! If the ostrich stays on the road all the time, it will be very dangerous,” a driver said.
On the one hand, the police immediately started to find the driver’s phone number by the truck’s information; on the other hand, they continued to keep the safety of both the bird and the traffic. All the drivers were excited when the police found out the driver’s phone number.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The police contacted the driver immediately.
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Feeling awkward, the driver thought of the leaves and fruits in the container.
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【答案】
The police contacted the driver immediately. The driver was shocked when he learned that his ostrich had escaped and caused a traffic jam. He quickly told the police that the ostrich was usually very tame but might be frightened and hungry. He said he would rush back as soon as possible. The police informed him of the current situation and asked if he had any suggestions to deal with the ostrich.
Feeling awkward, the driver thought of the leaves and fruits in the container. He told the police that the ostrich loved to eat those. So the police asked the driver to describe the location of the container. Then they carefully brought the container closer to the ostrich. As expected, the ostrich smelled the familiar food and walked towards the container. The police slowly led the ostrich and the container to a safer area beside the road. Finally, the traffic went back to normal smoothly and the ostrich was safely back in the truck. The driver was extremely grateful to the police and the kind-hearted drivers for their help.
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What exam is the man worried about
A. Chemistry. B. Physics. C. Biology.
2. What is the woman looking for
A. Her coat. B. Her hat. C. Her gloves.
3. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A repairman. B. A customer. C. A car salesman.
4. What is the girl doing
A. Tidying up the room. B. Talking on the phone. C. Hanging out with her friends.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to do a job interview.
B. How to collect personal information.
C. 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。
6. What does the man think of the woman
A Warm-hearted. B. Energetic. C. Active.
7 What project does Diana do
A. Transport. B. Buildings. C. Art.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the class meeting be about
A. Selecting a new monitor. B. Helping a new student. C. Welcoming a new teacher.
9. 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。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Putting some books in order.
B. Showing a student around the library.
C. Providing some help to the man.
11. 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.
12. 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。
13. How does the woman feel about her movie experience last week
A. Terrible. B. Pleasant. C. Lucky.
14. How does the woman thank the man
A. By giving him a back seat. B. By paying for the tickets. C. By buying him some snacks.
15. What size chocolate cake would the man like
A. Large. B. Medium. C. Small.
16. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Come back as soon as possible.
B. Bring her ticket.
C. Meet him outside the cinema.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. A student. B. A reporter. C. A guide.
18. What is the main purpose of the talk
A. To tell about the rules of the museum.
B. To discuss the study plans.
C. To announce some changes of a visit,
19. When was it scheduled to go to the museum at first
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Monday,
20. What are the listeners advised to do
A. Wear comfortable clothes. B. Take a camera. C. 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
Family Programs at National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
Make us a part of your family fun! During our family programs, families learn together about nature, science, culture and museum collections in interactive, playful, and creative ways. We offer programs free of charge. Just advance booking is needed online.
Family Friendly Days
Discover the natural and cultural world and your place in it during Family Friendly Days at NMNH, happening throughout the year. Visitors of all ages get the chance to connect to natural history topics through interactive activities, crafts, demonstrations, and conversations with scientists.
Play Date at NMNH
Play Date at NMNH is a drop-in offering for the early learning audience (0-5 years old) and their caregivers and family members. Families will be able to explore together through stories, objects, art, and play related to a unifying topic or theme during each “Play Date”. Activities provided during the program are designed for families with young learners to learn and play together.
The World & Me
During monthly The World & Me programs, families discover the natural and cultural world and their place in it. Museum educators will lead a program that combines different hands-on experiences with our museum’s collections related to that month’s theme. Special guest scientists, artists and authors often join to share their connections to the natural and cultural world. These programs are designed for families with children aged 3 to 8.
Natural History at Home
The exploration of natural history doesn’t have to just happen at the museum — it can happen in your home too! Join museum educators as they walk your family through science skill-building activities, read science and nature books, and introduce ways to explore the natural world and collections. We organize such an activity once a month.
1. What should you do if you want to attend the family programs
A. Join a family club. B. Pay registration fees.
C. Order online in advance. D. Hire personal educators.
2. Which program is suitable for a couple just having a baby
A. Family Friendly Days. B. Play Date at NMNH.
C. The World & Me. D. Natural History at Home.
3. What do The World & Me and Natural History at Home have in common
A. They organize some related games. B. They hold the programs once a month.
C. They show how to explore natural world. D. They invite experts to support their programs.
B
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has hosted the online competition since 2019 where the agency posts photos of bats online, and then asks people to vote for the cutest one to raise awareness about the animal’s ecological importance.
The first round of voting began Thursday and a Townsend’s big-eared bat named “Sir Flaps-A-Lot” from Utah competed against a hoary bat named “Hoary Potter” from Oregon.
Both the big-eared bat and the hoary bat have been included on a list of species needing conservation attention. Emma Busk, the BLM wildlife technician, said bats around the world play a key role in the environment by eating insects and pollinating(授粉) flowers and fruits. But they’re increasingly facing the threats of habitat loss, disease and light pollution, and are often regarded as scary disease carriers.
“There’s a lot of fear and misconceptions around bats,” Busk said, noting that people often associate rabies(狂犬病) with the animal. “But less than 1% of all bat populations actually carry rabies, and the bat-to-human disease spread is actually really low.”
Busk is rooting for “Hoary Potter” in the hope that an Oregon bat will win the beauty contest for a third time. Last year, “William ShakespEAR”, a female Townsend’s big-eared bat from southern Oregon whom Busk also photographed, claimed the crown. And in 2022, a canyon bat named “Barbara” similarly hailing from southern Oregon was declared the top.
“Our effort every year is to just collect as much data as we can on the species in our resource area, so that we do know how to better protect them, and proudly we do it well,” Busk said. The beauty contest will continue in rounds over the next week. It’s scheduled to end up next Thursday, when the winner will be announced.
4. What is the primary goal of the BLM’s online competition
A. To increase public interest in bats. B. To identify the most unique-looking bat.
C. To highlight the ecological role of bats. D. To promote conservation efforts for specific bats.
5. Which of the following best describes humans’ impression on bats
A. Mistrustful. B. Mistaken. C. Indifferent. D. Inefficient.
6. What do the underlined words “the crown” in paragraph 5 mean
A. The contest. B. The photo. C. The result. D. The victory.
7. What can be inferred about the competition from the last paragraph
A. It is a success story. B. It is a short-sighted decision.
C. It makes people annoyed. D. It works to the host’s benefit.
C
For as long as there’s been an intelligence quotient (IQ) test, there’s been argument over what it measures. Do IQ scores show a person’s intellectual capacity, which supposedly remains unchangeable over time Or is the IQ exam really an achievement test that’s subject to fluctuations (波动) in scores The findings of a new study add evidence to the latter one: IQ seems to be a standard of acquired knowledge that progresses in fits and starts.
The researchers at University College London report documenting significant fluctuations in the IQs of a group of British teenagers. The researchers tested 33 healthy teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16 years. They repeated the tests four years later and found that some teens improved their scores by as much as 20 points on the standard of IQ measurement.
“We were very surprised,” Cathy Price, who led the study, said. She had expected changes of a few points. “But we had individuals that had big fluctuations and changed from an IQ of 100 to an IQ of 127,” she added. Price and her colleagues used brain scans to confirm that these big fluctuations in performance were not occasional, or just an accident.
As we know, there are lots of factors that may explain changes in IQ. Though this study did not attempt to prove them, lots of former research has found that educational environment is key. Some researchers have found that strict academic curricula lead to improved IQ scores. Teens’ personalities, career morals and the home environments are important, too.
“This study should make educators and parents think twice. It should warn them of assuming that one low IQ score, at one time, is showing all that an individual is capable of,” Stephen Ceci, a professor at Cornell University, said. “Although many researchers still say there’s loads of evidence to show that IQ scores do reveal something essential about a child’s intellectual gifts, there’s a consensus(共识) that one test is not deterministic. It can’t accurately assess a person’s talents or future potential.”
8. Why does the author list questions in paragraph 1
A. To introduce a new theory. B. To celebrate the study’s success.
C. To explain the concept of IQ. D. To promote the standard of IQ.
9. What can we learn from Cathy Price’s statement
A. She was satisfied with the study’s results.
B. She was doubtful about the study’s results.
C. The study’s results were just accidental phenomena.
D. The study’s results were inconsistent with her expectations.
10. What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Factors that may lead to changes in IQ. B. The benefits of boosting IQ scores.
C. The strategies for enhancing IQ scores. D. Experiments conducted to study IQ.
11. What does Stephen Ceci think of educators and parents’ thoughts of IQ scores
A. They make kids more sensitive. B. They are wrong.
C. They are believable. D. They help kids improve IQ scores.
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. During the mission, more and more dust gathered on its solar panels 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 InSight lander on the planet’s surface. Even though, the lander can’t send images, its mere existence on the red 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.”
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A. NASA will add more missions to the lander.
B. The lander has accomplished all its missions.
C. NASA has prepared a new lander for the mission.
D. Scientists can’t do much about the lander’s power.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The “Dead” Lander: A Pioneer Of Exploring Mars
B. The “Dead” Lander: A Collector Of Mars’ Knowledge
C. The “Dead” Lander: A Provider Of Valuable Information
D. 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。
Heraclitus, a wise Greek philosopher, once said, “A man’s character is his fate.” This powerful quote tells us that our character — who we are inside — plays a big role in shaping our future. ___16___.
The Strength of Character
Taking charge: Knowing that our character shapes our future, we realize that we’re in control. ___17___. We’re steering our own ship. This means taking responsibility for what we do and how it affects our life.
Growing and changing: ___18___. It can grow and get better over time. Every hard time in life is a chance to make our character stronger, which in turn leads us to better paths.
How to Live by This Quote
Reflect on yourself: ___19___. Are you making choices that make you proud
See challenges as chances: When things get tough, don’t just wonder why it’s happening to you. Ask what you can learn from it. Every problem is a chance to make your character stronger.
The Bigger Picture
___20___. It touches others and the world around you. By working on being the best you can be, you contribute to a better world.
In short, Heraclitus was right: Our character really does decide our fate. By building a good character, we can lead a life we’re proud of and make a positive mark on the world.
A. Our character isn’t set in stone
B. Your character doesn’t just shape your life
C. Everyone is always changing with time going
D We` re not just floating along with whatever happens
E. Here is some advice about how to shape your character
F. It’s vital to think of whether your actions match your values
G. Let’s dig into this idea and see how it can inspire us to lead better lives
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 ___21___ for pencils, crayons, paper, and other supplies. Initially, I just dutifully provided whatever she needed, never ___22___ her. However, my concern ___23___ when this continued for weeks.
One day, after supplying a brand new eraser to her only three days earlier, I ___24___ inquired about her constant requests. Mary burst into tears and ___25___ that she had been giving the supplies to a classmate named Tom, who lacked them due to his family’s ___26___ struggles. He didn’t have any of the school things he needed to do his work. ___27___ , Mary had been putting her new things on his desk.
My heart sank as I stood there in ___28___ . At such a young age she had ___29___ the role of an adult, trying to help someone in need without seeking ___30___ . I knelt down and hugged her tightly, not wanting her to see my own tears of ___31___ . As I regained my calm, I stood up and said, “I would never get ___32___ at you for wanting to help someone, dear.”
Mary’s small gesture not only ___33___ Tom’s day but also reminded us all of the power of ___34___ . While it’s easy to get caught up in a busy life, Mary’s example serves as a ___35___ that even a small gesture can make a difference to the world.
21. A. offers B. requests C. preparations D. hopes
22. A. questioning B. blaming C. confusing D. concerning
23. A. changed B. regained C. disappeared D. grew
24. A. happily B. curiously C. angrily D. calmly
25. A. predicted B. confirmed C. pretended D. revealed
26. A. continual B. spiritual C. desperate D. economic
27. A. Gradually B. Secretly C. Unwillingly D. Remarkably
28. A. disbelief B. confidence C. doubt D. comfort
29. A. made up B. applied for C. turned down D. taken on
30. A. advice B. recognition C. guidance D. funding
31. A. frustration B. guilt C. pride D. gratitude
32. A. mad B. shocked C. astonished D. pleased
33. A. ruined B. shortened C. brightened D. lengthened
34. A. friendship B. sympathy C. passion D. innovation
35. A. bridge B. model C. reminder D. warning
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Minor Snow is the 20th solar term in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, ___36___ (mark) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. During Minor Snow, it starts to snow ___37___ (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, ___38___ it’s a sign that colder weather is coming. In ancient China, people ___39___ (observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and divided it ___40___ three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the withering of forests.
There are also many traditional customs ___41___ (associate) with Minor Snow. For example people in northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and ___42___ (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 ___43___ (arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.
In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families ___44___ (gather) and enjoy delicious food. There’s a special liquor during Minor Snow called “Light Snow Liquor” ___45___ 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)
46. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“The value of failure”为题写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.失败的意义;
2.如何面对失败。
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。
The value of failure
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第二节 (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。
Have you ever seen a real ostrich (鸵鸟) The adult ostrich will reach 2.5 meters tall and the male ostrich’s weight will reach 150 kilograms. Although it is regarded as the largest bird in the world, it can’t fly. Its feeding habits are very diverse, but the leaves and fruits of plants are the main ones.
In Sioux Falls at noon on Tuesday, a small truck was carrying a roughly 7-foot-tall ostrich and a container with the leaves and fruits of plants. Just as the driver was driving on a busy four-lane (四车道) road, he parked his truck in the roadside and wanted to find a restaurant to eat.
When the driver left, the ostrich began to feel anxious, making some noise and pressing the truck’s door with its body.
Just at that moment, the door was pushed open, and the ostrich escaped from the truck and walked around, feeling like looking for something. And then it walked into the busy four- lane road, which brought traffic to a stop.
In order to make the road smooth, all drivers tried to carefully attract and lead the towering bird off the busy four-lane road, but in vain.
Drivers called Sioux Falls police and explained what had happened.
As soon as the police came, they also tried to carefully attract the ostrich off the busy road, but still in vain. Luckily, the ostrich didn’t run around.
“We can find out the driver’s phone number and call him. He must know how to solve it,” one of the policemen said.
“Good idea! If the ostrich stays on the road all the time, it will be very dangerous,” a driver said.
On the one hand, the police immediately started to find the driver’s phone number by the truck’s information; on the other hand, they continued to keep the safety of both the bird and the traffic. All the drivers were excited when the police found out the driver’s phone number.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The police contacted the driver immediately.
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Feeling awkward, the driver thought of the leaves and fruits in the container.
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答案版
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What exam is the man worried about
A. Chemistry. B. Physics. C. Biology.
2. What is the woman looking for
A. Her coat. B. Her hat. C. Her gloves.
3. Who is the woman probably talking to
A. A repairman. B. A customer. C. A car salesman.
4. What is the girl doing
A. Tidying up the room. B. Talking on the phone. C. Hanging out with her friends.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to do a job interview.
B. How to collect personal information.
C. 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。
6. What does the man think of the woman
A. Warm-hearted. B. Energetic. C. Active.
7. What project does Diana do
A. Transport. B. Buildings. C. Art.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What will the class meeting be about
A. Selecting a new monitor. B. Helping a new student. C. Welcoming a new teacher.
9. 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。
10. What is the woman doing
A. Putting some books in order.
B. Showing a student around the library.
C. Providing some help to the man.
11. 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.
12. 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。
13. How does the woman feel about her movie experience last week
A. Terrible. B. Pleasant. C. Lucky.
14. How does the woman thank the man
A. By giving him a back seat. B. By paying for the tickets. C. By buying him some snacks.
15. What size chocolate cake would the man like
A. Large. B. Medium. C. Small.
16. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Come back as soon as possible.
B. Bring her ticket.
C. Meet him outside the cinema.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who is the speaker
A. A student. B. A reporter. C. A guide.
18. What is the main purpose of the talk
A. To tell about the rules of the museum.
B. To discuss the study plans.
C. To announce some changes of a visit,
19. When was it scheduled to go to the museum at first
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Monday,
20. What are the listeners advised to do
A. Wear comfortable clothes. B. Take a camera. C. Avoid touching things.
听力答案 略
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
Family Programs at National Museum of Natural History (NMNH)
Make us a part of your family fun! During our family programs, families learn together about nature, science, culture and museum collections in interactive, playful, and creative ways. We offer programs free of charge. Just advance booking is needed online.
Family Friendly Days
Discover the natural and cultural world and your place in it during Family Friendly Days at NMNH, happening throughout the year. Visitors of all ages get the chance to connect to natural history topics through interactive activities, crafts, demonstrations, and conversations with scientists.
Play Date at NMNH
Play Date at NMNH is a drop-in offering for the early learning audience (0-5 years old) and their caregivers and family members. Families will be able to explore together through stories, objects, art, and play related to a unifying topic or theme during each “Play Date”. Activities provided during the program are designed for families with young learners to learn and play together.
The World & Me
During monthly The World & Me programs, families discover the natural and cultural world and their place in it. Museum educators will lead a program that combines different hands-on experiences with our museum’s collections related to that month’s theme. Special guest scientists, artists and authors often join to share their connections to the natural and cultural world. These programs are designed for families with children aged 3 to 8.
Natural History at Home
The exploration of natural history doesn’t have to just happen at the museum — it can happen in your home too! Join museum educators as they walk your family through science skill-building activities, read science and nature books, and introduce ways to explore the natural world and collections. We organize such an activity once a month.
1. What should you do if you want to attend the family programs
A. Join a family club. B. Pay registration fees.
C. Order online in advance. D. Hire personal educators.
2. Which program is suitable for a couple just having a baby
A. Family Friendly Days. B. Play Date at NMNH.
C. The World & Me. D. Natural History at Home.
3. What do The World & Me and Natural History at Home have in common
A. They organize some related games. B. They hold the programs once a month.
C. They show how to explore natural world. D. They invite experts to support their programs.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. B
B
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has hosted the online competition since 2019 where the agency posts photos of bats online, and then asks people to vote for the cutest one to raise awareness about the animal’s ecological importance.
The first round of voting began Thursday and a Townsend’s big-eared bat named “Sir Flaps-A-Lot” from Utah competed against a hoary bat named “Hoary Potter” from Oregon.
Both the big-eared bat and the hoary bat have been included on a list of species needing conservation attention. Emma Busk, the BLM wildlife technician, said bats around the world play a key role in the environment by eating insects and pollinating(授粉) flowers and fruits. But they’re increasingly facing the threats of habitat loss, disease and light pollution, and are often regarded as scary disease carriers.
“There’s a lot of fear and misconceptions around bats,” Busk said, noting that people often associate rabies(狂犬病) with the animal. “But less than 1% of all bat populations actually carry rabies, and the bat-to-human disease spread is actually really low.”
Busk is rooting for “Hoary Potter” in the hope that an Oregon bat will win the beauty contest for a third time. Last year, “William ShakespEAR”, a female Townsend’s big-eared bat from southern Oregon whom Busk also photographed, claimed the crown. And in 2022, a canyon bat named “Barbara” similarly hailing from southern Oregon was declared the top.
“Our effort every year is to just collect as much data as we can on the species in our resource area, so that we do know how to better protect them, and proudly we do it well,” Busk said. The beauty contest will continue in rounds over the next week. It’s scheduled to end up next Thursday, when the winner will be announced.
4. What is the primary goal of the BLM’s online competition
A. To increase public interest in bats. B. To identify the most unique-looking bat.
C. To highlight the ecological role of bats. D. To promote conservation efforts for specific bats.
5. Which of the following best describes humans’ impression on bats
A. Mistrustful. B. Mistaken. C. Indifferent. D. Inefficient.
6. What do the underlined words “the crown” in paragraph 5 mean
A. The contest. B. The photo. C. The result. D. The victory.
7. What can be inferred about the competition from the last paragraph
A. It is a success story. B. It is a short-sighted decision.
C. It makes people annoyed. D. It works to the host’s benefit.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
C
For as long as there’s been an intelligence quotient (IQ) test, there’s been argument over what it measures. Do IQ scores show a person’s intellectual capacity, which supposedly remains unchangeable over time Or is the IQ exam really an achievement test that’s subject to fluctuations (波动) in scores The findings of a new study add evidence to the latter one: IQ seems to be a standard of acquired knowledge that progresses in fits and starts.
The researchers at University College London report documenting significant fluctuations in the IQs of a group of British teenagers. The researchers tested 33 healthy teenagers between the ages of 12 and 16 years. They repeated the tests four years later and found that some teens improved their scores by as much as 20 points on the standard of IQ measurement.
“We were very surprised,” Cathy Price, who led the study, said. She had expected changes of a few points. “But we had individuals that had big fluctuations and changed from an IQ of 100 to an IQ of 127,” she added. Price and her colleagues used brain scans to confirm that these big fluctuations in performance were not occasional, or just an accident.
As we know, there are lots of factors that may explain changes in IQ. Though this study did not attempt to prove them, lots of former research has found that educational environment is key. Some researchers have found that strict academic curricula lead to improved IQ scores. Teens’ personalities, career morals and the home environments are important, too.
“This study should make educators and parents think twice. It should warn them of assuming that one low IQ score at one time, is showing all that an individual is capable of,” Stephen Ceci, a professor at Cornell University, said. “Although many researchers still say there’s loads of evidence to show that IQ scores do reveal something essential about a child’s intellectual gifts, there’s a consensus(共识) that one test is not deterministic. It can’t accurately assess a person’s talents or future potential.”
8. Why does the author list questions in paragraph 1
A. To introduce a new theory. B. To celebrate the study’s success.
C. To explain the concept of IQ. D. To promote the standard of IQ.
9. What can we learn from Cathy Price’s statement
A. She was satisfied with the study’s results.
B. She was doubtful about the study’s results.
C. The study’s results were just accidental phenomena.
D. The study’s results were inconsistent with her expectations.
10 What does paragraph 4 mainly talk about
A. Factors that may lead to changes in IQ. B. The benefits of boosting IQ scores.
C. The strategies for enhancing IQ scores. D. Experiments conducted to study IQ.
11. What does Stephen Ceci think of educators and parents’ thoughts of IQ scores
A. They make kids more sensitive. B. They are wrong.
C. They are believable. D. They help kids improve IQ scores.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. B
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. During the mission, more and more dust gathered on its solar panels 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 InSight lander on the planet’s surface. Even though, the lander can’t send images, its mere existence on the red 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.”
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A. NASA will add more missions to the lander.
B. The lander has accomplished all its missions.
C. NASA has prepared a new lander for the mission.
D. Scientists can’t do much about the lander’s power.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. The “Dead” Lander: A Pioneer Of Exploring Mars
B. The “Dead” Lander: A Collector Of Mars’ Knowledge
C. The “Dead” Lander: A Provider Of Valuable Information
D. The “Dead” Lander: A Trouble Maker Of Mars’ Mission
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. C
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。
Heraclitus, a wise Greek philosopher, once said, “A man’s character is his fate.” This powerful quote tells us that our character — who we are inside — plays a big role in shaping our future. ___16___.
The Strength of Character
Taking charge: Knowing that our character shapes our future, we realize that we’re in control. ___17___. We’re steering our own ship. This means taking responsibility for what we do and how it affects our life.
Growing and changing: ___18___. It can grow and get better over time. Every hard time in life is a chance to make our character stronger, which in turn leads us to better paths.
How to Live by This Quote
Reflect on yourself: ___19___. Are you making choices that make you proud
See challenges as chances: When things get tough, don’t just wonder why it’s happening to you. Ask what you can learn from it. Every problem is a chance to make your character stronger.
The Bigger Picture
___20___. It touches others and the world around you. By working on being the best you can be, you contribute to a better world.
In short, Heraclitus was right: Our character really does decide our fate. By building a good character, we can lead a life we’re proud of and make a positive mark on the world.
A. Our character isn’t set in stone
B. Your character doesn’t just shape your life
C. Everyone is always changing with time going
D. We` re not just floating along with whatever happens
E. Here is some advice about how to shape your character
F. It’s vital to think of whether your actions match your values
G. Let’s dig into this idea and see how it can inspire us to lead better lives
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. A 19. F 20. B
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 ___21___ for pencils, crayons, paper, and other supplies. Initially, I just dutifully provided whatever she needed, never ___22___ her. However, my concern ___23___ when this continued for weeks.
One day, after supplying a brand new eraser to her only three days earlier, I ___24___ inquired about her constant requests. Mary burst into tears and ___25___ that she had been giving the supplies to a classmate named Tom, who lacked them due to his family’s ___26___ struggles. He didn’t have any of the school things he needed to do his work. ___27___ , Mary had been putting her new things on his desk.
My heart sank as I stood there in ___28___ . At such a young age, she had ___29___ the role of an adult, trying to help someone in need without seeking ___30___ . I knelt down and hugged her tightly, not wanting her to see my own tears of ___31___ . As I regained my calm, I stood up and said, “I would never get ___32___ at you for wanting to help someone, dear.”
Mary’s small gesture not only ___33___ Tom’s day but also reminded us all of the power of ___34___ . While it’s easy to get caught up in a busy life, Mary’s example serves as a ___35___ that even a small gesture can make a difference to the world.
21. A. offers B. requests C. preparations D. hopes
22. A. questioning B. blaming C. confusing D. concerning
23. A. changed B. regained C. disappeared D. grew
24. A. happily B. curiously C. angrily D. calmly
25. A. predicted B. confirmed C. pretended D. revealed
26. A. continual B. spiritual C. desperate D. economic
27. A. Gradually B. Secretly C. Unwillingly D. Remarkably
28. A. disbelief B. confidence C. doubt D. comfort
29. A. made up B. applied for C. turned down D. taken on
30. A. advice B. recognition C. guidance D. funding
31 A. frustration B. guilt C. pride D. gratitude
32. A. mad B. shocked C. astonished D. pleased
33. A. ruined B. shortened C. brightened D. lengthened
34. A. friendship B. sympathy C. passion D. innovation
35. A. bridge B. model C. reminder D. warning
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. C
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Minor Snow is the 20th solar term in the traditional Chinese lunar calendar. It usually falls on November 22nd or the nearby days, ___36___ (mark) the beginning of the colder weather and the approach of snow. During Minor Snow, it starts to snow ___37___ (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, ___38___ it’s a sign that colder weather is coming. In ancient China, people ___39___ (observe) the changes of nature during Minor Snow and divided it ___40___ three phases: the disappearance of rainbows, the hiding of vitality by living things, and the withering of forests.
There are also many traditional customs ___41___ (associate) with Minor Snow. For example, people in northern China like to store vegetables like Chinese cabbage, radish and ___42___ (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 ___43___ (arrange) of dried, salted fish in the winter sunshine is a vivid picture of early winter.
In addition, Minor Snow is a time for families ___44___ (gather) and enjoy delicious food. There’s a special liquor during Minor Snow called “Light Snow Liquor” ___45___ is made with the clearest spring water and tastes delicious, especially on a cold winter day.
【答案】36. marking
37. lightly
38. but 39. observed
40. into 41. associated
42. potatoes
43. arrangement
44. to gather
45. which##that
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 你校正在组织英语作文比赛。请以“The value of failure”为题写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1.失败的意义;
2.如何面对失败。
注意：
1.写作词数应80个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The value of failure
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【答案】
The value of failure
The value of failure lies in the fact that it is not just a setback but an extremely valuable teacher It is a mirror that clearly shows our weaknesses and points the way for our improvement.
What we should do when faced with failure is to maintain a positive attitude. We need to thoroughly analyze the reasons which lead to the failure and extract precious lessons from it. Only by doing so can we turn failure into a solid stepping stone on the path of our journey towards success, making us become stronger and more capable individuals.
第二节 (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。
Have you ever seen a real ostrich (鸵鸟) The adult ostrich will reach 2.5 meters tall and the male ostrich’s weight will reach 150 kilograms. Although it is regarded as the largest bird in the world, it can’t fly. Its feeding habits are very diverse, but the leaves and fruits of plants are the main ones.
In Sioux Falls at noon on Tuesday, a small truck was carrying a roughly 7-foot-tall ostrich and a container with the leaves and fruits of plants. Just as the driver was driving on a busy four-lane (四车道) road, he parked his truck in the roadside and wanted to find a restaurant to eat.
When the driver left, the ostrich began to feel anxious, making some noise and pressing the truck’s door with its body.
Just at that moment, the door was pushed open, and the ostrich escaped from the truck and walked around, feeling like looking for something. And then it walked into the busy four- lane road, which brought traffic to a stop.
In order to make the road smooth, all drivers tried to carefully attract and lead the towering bird off the busy four-lane road, but in vain.
Drivers called Sioux Falls police and explained what had happened.
As soon as the police came, they also tried to carefully attract the ostrich off the busy road, but still in vain. Luckily, the ostrich didn’t run around.
“We can find out the driver’s phone number and call him. He must know how to solve it,” one of the policemen said.
“Good idea! If the ostrich stays on the road all the time, it will be very dangerous,” a driver said.
On the one hand, the police immediately started to find the driver’s phone number by the truck’s information; on the other hand, they continued to keep the safety of both the bird and the traffic. All the drivers were excited when the police found out the driver’s phone number.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The police contacted the driver immediately.
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Feeling awkward, the driver thought of the leaves and fruits in the container.
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【答案】
The police contacted the driver immediately. The driver was shocked when he learned that his ostrich had escaped and caused a traffic jam. He quickly told the police that the ostrich was usually very tame but might be frightened and hungry. He said he would rush back as soon as possible. The police informed him of the current situation and asked if he had any suggestions to deal with the ostrich.
Feeling awkward, the driver thought of the leaves and fruits in the container. He told the police that the ostrich loved to eat those. So the police asked the driver to describe the location of the container. Then they carefully brought the container closer to the ostrich. As expected, the ostrich smelled the familiar food and walked towards the container. The police slowly led the ostrich and the container to a safer area beside the road. Finally, the traffic went back to normal smoothly and the ostrich was safely back in the truck. The driver was extremely grateful to the police and the kind-hearted drivers for their help.
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