2024-2025学年江西省九江市永修县第二中学高二上学期12月月考英语试题（含答案）
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江西省九江市永修二中2024-2025学年度上学期12月阶段测试
高二英语试题
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
二、阅读理解（每小题2.5分，满分50分）
A
The following 4 famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece, have stood the test of time.
The Arnolfini Portrait
Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism-while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.
The Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas, a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modern Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh's most famous works.
The Harvesters
The Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919.
Guernica
Guernica, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title ‘Guernica’ refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo National Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid.
21. What do the four paintings have in common
A. They are oil paintings. B. They are kept in New York.
C. They show different people’s lives. D. They are created during 10th century to 19th century.
22. What do we know about The Starry Night
A. It shows the scenery of a small hillside village.
B. Van Gogh produced it when living in his home.
C. A private collector gave it away to the museum.
D. It was not famous before 1941.
23. Whose painting shows the destruction of war
A Jan van Eyck. B. Vincent van Gogh. C. Pieter Bruegel. D. Pablo Picasso.
B
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don’t worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: “ Safe! Safe! Safe!” And that’s what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I’d given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I’ve traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭)among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded(滑)up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. “I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. “Safe, man. Safe.”
“Yeah,” I said. “Safe.”
24. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London
A. He felt disappointed. B. He gave up his hobby.
C. He liked the weather there. D. He had disagreements with his family.
25. What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe!” probably mean
A. Be careful! B. Well done! C. No way! D. Don’t worry!
26. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London
A. To join the skateboarding. B. To make new friends.
C. To learn more tricks. D. To relive his childhood days
27. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. Children should learn a second language.
B. Sport is necessary for children’s health.
C. Children need a sense of belonging
D. Seeing the world is a must for children.
C
The maker of ChatGPT recently announced its next move into generative (有生产力的) artificial intelligence. San Francisco-based OpenAI’s new text-to-video generator, called Sora, is a tool that instantly makes short videos based on written commands, called prompts.
Sora is not the first of its kind. Google, Meta and Runway ML are among the other companies to have developed similar technology. But the high quality of videos displayed by OpenAI —some released after CEO Sam Altman asked social media users to send in ideas for written prompts —surprised observers.
A photographer from New Hampshire posted one suggestion, or prompt, on X. The prompt gave details about a kind of food to be cooked, gnocchi (意大利团子), as well as the setting — an old Italian country kitchen. The prompt said: “An instructional cooking session for homemade gnocchi, hosted by a grandmother — a social media influencer, set in a rustic (土气的) Tuscan country kitchen.” Altman answered a short time later with a realistic video that showed what the prompt described.
The tool is not yet publicly available. OpenAI has given limited information about how it was built. The company also has not stated what imagery and video sources were used to train Sora. At the same time, the video results led to fears about the possible ethical and societal effects.
The New York Times and some writers have taken legal actions against OpenAI for its use of copyrighted works of writing to train ChatGPT. And OpenAI pays a fee to The Associated Press, the source of this report, to license its text news archive (档案). OpenAI said in a blog post that it is communicating with artists, policymakers and others before releasing the new tool to the public.
The company added that it is working with “red teamers” — people who try to find problems and give helpful suggestions — to develop Sora. “We are working with red teamers who will be adversarially (对立地) testing the model,” the company said. “We’re also building tools to help detect misleading content such as a detection classifier that can tell when a video was generated by Sora.”
28. What makes Sora impressive
A. Its artificial intelligence history.
B. Its extraordinary video quality.
C. Its ethical and societal influence.
D. Its written commands and prompts.
29. What is the main idea of Paragraph 6
A. The company’s current challenge.
B. The company’s advanced technology.
C. The company’s problems in management.
D. The company’s efforts for Sora’s improvement.
30. What can we infer from the text
A. Some disagreements over Sora have arisen.
B. Sora is the first text-to-video generator in history.
C. OpenAI CEO Altman wrote a prompt as an example.
D. All the details about how Sora was built have been shared.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards Sora
A. Pessimistic. B. Optimistic. C. Neutral. D. Cautious.
D
See if you know the answer to this riddle: I have been around for a very long time. Longer than toys, dogs, or anyone you know. My roots go back many centuries. Some of them even longer. I can connect you to the past, the present and the future. I make you human. Can you guess what I am
The answer is language.
Children’s author Victor D. O. Santos asks readers that question in his book, What Makes Us Human. Each page on the book provides a clue to the riddle’s final answer. Artist Anna Forlati illustrated (加插图于) the book.
The book is about the value of language. It is also meant to bring more attention to the world’s native languages. Native and indigenous (本土的) languages are disappearing quickly. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) estimates that 40 percent of the world’s 7,000 languages may disappear by the year 2100.
Santos, who is also an educator and linguist (语言学家), has studied indigenous languages in his native country, Brazil. Santos said UNESCO offered to partner with him and help expand the book’s reach. The book has already been licensed into 22 different languages. Santos said the book might soon be published in native Hawaiian as well.
One page has drawings of 12 indigenous groups around the world wearing their traditional clothing. The words to go along with the drawing note the fact that indigenous languages around the world are disappearing: “When one of me disappears, a culture may also disappear. A unique way to view and understand the world. Gone. Forever.” Santos said his book “has an adult layer to it. It’s not just for kids.”
One page has a drawing of a parent and child fleeing a conflict or war. Another person is holding a sign that says, “No War.” “I can show you love. But also hurt you,” the page reads. Santos said there are several ways to understand the page’s message.
“It’s to make people aware that words have weight,” he said. “Language can be used as a weapon and as a tool. And you can do good, or you can do ill with it.”
32. What’s the purpose of quoting a riddle in Paragraph 1
A To introduce the topic. B. To make readers laugh.
C. To stress the riddle’s importance. D. To explain a phenomenon.
33. Which inference concerning What Makes Us Human is INCORRECT
A. It is illustrated by Anna.
B. It is also a book for adults.
C. It has attracted the attention of UNESCO.
D. It is an academic work on linguistics.
34. Which can replace the underlined word “reach” in Paragraph 5
A. Quality. B. Range. C. Evaluation. D. Content.
35. Which can express the meaning of Santos’ words in the last paragraph
A. Loose lips sink ships.
B. Every coin has its two sides.
C. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
D. A bird in hand is worth than two in the bush.
七选五
Today, young people have mostly grown up in the world of the Internet. ___36___, but face-to-face interaction is a challenge that needs to be overcome. That is true especially for the fresher who is on the way to starting a new career. Here are four tips to practice if you want to present a more trustworthy image.
Tilt (歪) your head
Whenever you want to show trust, approval or interest, you should turn your head to look at others. ___37___. This action is especially effective when negotiating (谈判) or arguing with opponents (对手). In this way, you can show understanding and as a result, make people less resistant.
Intensity of eye contact
Keeping eye contact during conversation can both increase your confidence and build belief. ___38___. The most suitable amount of intensity of eye contact is around 70% of the conversation. If you always look at someone’s eyes, they may think you are hostile (怀有敌意的).
Open the palm (手掌) of the hands
People who open their hands are trustworthy. This explains why leaders often show their palms when talking to listeners. ___39___.
Glove handshake
“Glove handshake” is a handshake using both hands with your left palm placed on the back of the opponent’s right hand. This handshake is a sign of warmth, trust, and kindness toward the other person. ___40___. The higher your left hand is on the other person’s right arm, the closer you are likely to be to them.
A. They pretend that they don’t hide anything
B. However, this does not mean that you have to stare at them
C. That action shows you are ready to listen and will not debate
D. On the other hand, those who are liars often hide their hands
E. When shaking hands, pay attention to the location of your left hand
F. This gesture can reveal their personality even though they do not intend to do that
G. Therefore, digital communication has become the primary way they communicate with others
三、完形填空（每小题1分，满分15分）
One summer day in 2009, Megan Atherton was driving to her hometown of Pittsburgh. She had been driven out of the ____41____ for overdue rent. And then to make things ____42____ , about an hour into the drive, Atherton’s car broke down and her cellphone was out of ____43____ . Unable to call for help, Atherton was ____44____ by the side of the road. Eventually, police arrived and helped her send her car to a nearby garage (修车厂). The ____45____ was worse than imagined: Her car would need major repairs— repairs that she didn’t have money to ____46____ .
As Atherton was ____47____ about what to do next, a woman in the waiting room ____48____ her. She offered to take Atherton to Pittsburgh. The only ____49____ was that her cat had sickness, so she couldn’t leave just then. She had to go home and give it the _____50_____ needed in the night. The woman, who introduced herself as “Toni”, brought Atherton back to her house and _____51_____ Atherton for the night. And then in the morning she drove Atherton all the way to Pittsburgh.
Once they arrived in the city, Atherton was able to find a homeless shelter and begin _____52_____ her life. She never saw Toni again, but thinks of her often. “It’s not _____53_____ that I thanked her enough. It was a very hard time in my life, and I _____54_____ don’t know what would have happened if she hadn’t gone so far above and beyond for a complete _____55_____ ,” Atherton said.
41. A. hospital B. restaurant C. apartment D. company
42. A. worse B. better C. funnier D. clearer
43. A. reach B. place C. control D. power
44. A. hidden B. lost C. stuck D. delayed
45. A. threat B. treatment C. symbol D. estimation
46. A. study B. order C. cover D. fund
47. A. annoyed B. anxious C. disappointed D. curious
48. A. approached B. consulted C. reminded D. observed
49. A. excuse B. reason C. purpose D. warning
50. A. money B. light C. medicine D. clothing
51. A. turned down B. put up C. dealt with D. calmed down
52. A. imagining B. rebuilding C. enjoying D. recalling
53. A. possible B. necessary C. normal D. common
54. A. sadly B. nervously C. accurately D. honestly
55. A. failure B. stranger C. beginner D. onlooker
四、语法填空（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。
The 7th Pingyao International Film Festival opened on Wednesday in the ancient town of Pingyao in North China’s Shanxi province. With the topic of “Modern Times”, ____56____ festival will screen a total of more than fifty ____57____ (excellence) films from 33 countries next week, including films from China, France and Tunisia, organizers said.
Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will host the world premieres (首映式) of 40 percent of the films. Jia Zhangke is a famous Chinese director ____58____ hosted the festival. He said the festival plans ____59____ (help) with the development of new directors and help Chinese films “go global”.
By ____60____ (screen) great films from around the world, the festival focuses ____61____ the discovery of wonderful new works by young directors from non-Western countries, according to Jia.
The Pingyao International Film Festival has become an important window for the ____62____ (introduce) of foreign-language films into China. Over its past six periods, domestic (国内的) companies ____63____ (buy) more than 40 percent of all shortlisted (入围的) foreign-language films.
The Pingyao International Film Festival ____64____ (set) up in 2017 and now it is held every year in Pingyao. It’s _____65_____ (main) about discovering wonderful works by young directors from developing countries.
五、应用文写作（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部即将进行一场名为“Hua Mulan—a hero in my heart”的英文演讲比赛。请你根据以下提示，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括:
1、简述花木兰替父从军的故事；
2、简述你喜欢这一人物的理由及她对你的影响。
注意:
1、词数100左右；
2、可适当增加细节，使行文流畅。
参考词汇: disguise herself as a man女扮男装；character人物
Hua Mulan—a hero in my heart
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六、读后续写（满分25分）
67. 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。
I was nominated (提名) for our school’s debate team. I jumped at the chance. When I got home that day, I began to fill out the application form, trying hard to prove how I met all the team’s criteria: strong communication skills, teamwork, and a good understanding of current events.
The next day, I handed in my application and waited with eagerness. I was on tenterhooks (如坐针毡) , anticipation building up with each tick of the clock.
Two weeks went by, and I received a letter from the school about the debate team, which began with “I’m sorry to…”. As soon as the school bus let me off that afternoon, I raced into the house. My mother was typing at the computer.
“Mom,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper, “I didn’t make the debate team.”
She looked up, a smile playing on her lips, thinking I was joking, and playfully reached out to high-five me. But the tears in my eyes told a different story.
“No, really, I wasn’t picked,” I told her, handing her the letter.
Her smile faded, replaced by a look of genuine concern. “Oh, sweetheart, I’m sorry,” she said, surprised. “There must be some mistake.” She called the debate team advisor, but he confirmed there were no mistakes and the decision was final. Hearing that, I broke down and burst out crying.
The rejection stung (刺痛) me, especially when I saw friends celebrating their acceptance. I felt cheated, questioning the fairness of the process. In my view, some selected didn’t deserve it as much as I did. Bitterness crept (潜入) into my words as I complained.
“I’m the best fit for the team,” I protested.
“See, Jenny, complaining won’t get you on the team.” Mom gave me a serious look.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I stared at Mom and listened eagerly.
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I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later.
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江西省九江市永修二中2024-2025学年度上学期12月阶段测试
高三英语试题 答案版
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
二、阅读理解（每小题2.5 分，满分50分）
A
Lonely Planet’s Top Places to Go in 2024
Are you looking for inspiration for your next travel destination Lonely Planet has published its yearly list of top places to go. Whether you’re looking for adventure, culture, or value, there’s something for every type of traveler. Let’s explore the top picks for travel destinations in 2024.
Top City: Nairobi
Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, was chosen for its unique music and dance culture, and impressive local restaurants. Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city’s central business district, is a must see, where visitors can see over 400 species wandering the open grass plains while skyscrapers twinkle on the horizon.
Top Sustainable Travel Destination: Spain
The publisher also recommended Spain for the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy, to develop off-season travel, and to bring tourism to new destinations, such as the port city of Valencia, easing pressures on hot spots such as Barcelona.
Top Best-Value Location: The American Midwest
The American Midwest, including the cities of Chicago and Detroit, is also on the list, as it offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost. Visitors can enjoy excellent services and facilities, such as old warehouses transformed into art studios, new eco-design hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, without having to spend too much money.
Top Beach Destination: Donegal
Donegal, Ireland’s most northwestern county, has the country’s longest coastline and over100 beaches, where visitors can enjoy the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of beautiful coastal hiking trails.
21. What can people do in Nairobi National Park
A. Enjoy adventure activities. B. Taste local delicious dishes.
C. See various wild animals. D. Observe excellent facilities.
22. Why is The American Midwest considered to be the Best-Value Location
A. It has simplified entry procedures. B. It offers cost-effective experiences.
C. It combines art with natural scenery. D. It provides good transportation services.
23. Where can we read the passage
A. In a travel guide B. In the science fiction
C. In a history book D. In a sports magazine
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A
B
61-year-old farmer, Cliff Young showed up to the most grueling (艰辛的) footrace in Australia-875 kilometers-in overalls and gumboots (橡胶靴). He went on to win in record time without any training, beating out best athletes.
Back in 1983, the Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon, which began and ended randomly in mall parking lots, had never been completed in less than seven days. But the world’s best runners showed up to prove their courage.
As the race began, the runners left Cliff in the dust. Many spectators must have thought Cliff was a promotion for the race who would soon drop out. But when other racers paused to get some sleep before the next grueling day, Cliff kept on, making up distance on the leaders. He reflected on herding sheep to new grassland, a task that took three straight days and nights. He kept himself sharp by imagining he was moving sheep ahead of a storm.
Cliff finished the race in five days, 11 hours, a full two days faster than the previous record. He was an instant celebrity. Not only did he himself run so far with so little experience and sleep, but he also split the prize money with the race’s top runners. He said he didn’t know there was prize money and felt bad accepting it. “Those other runners worked as hard as I did,” he explained.
Today, a memorial in the shape of a gumboot stands in the Beech Forest where Cliff grew up. In later long-distance races, professional runners adopted Cliff’s energy-saving way of walking. But what Cliff Young will be remembered for most was his big heart. The locals remember him as bonzer, the Aussie slang word for excellent.
Cliff Young never ran for fame or money. He simply wanted to see how well he could do. For all of us, doing our best is what our life story is all about.
24. How did people feel after Cliff won the race
A. Surprised. B. Curious. C. Concerned. D. Nervous.
25. What is the previous record of 875-kilometer race
A. Five days and 11 hours. B. Six days and 7 hours.
C. Seven days and 11 hours. D. Eight days and 10 hours.
26. Which of the following can show Cliff’s big heart
A. Cliff ran for money to help the needy. B. Cliff made a living by feeding sheep.
C. Cliff had courage to challenge other runners. D. Cliff shared the prize money with top runners.
27. What does the underlined word “bonzer” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Very brave. B. Extremely good. C. Specially adventurous. D. More than creative.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B
C
During the last 12 months, have you looked at photographs with family or friends During the last 12 months, have you taken any photographs or videos to preserve memories In the nationwide survey in 1995 of nearly 1, 500 people, 91% of respondents (受访者) said they’d looked at photographs with family or friends and 83% had taken a photograph in the past year. If the survey were repeated today, those numbers would certainly be higher. The popularity of smartphone cameras and social media has led to an increase in photo-taking and sharing, from capturing everyday moments to special occasions.
So are all of these captured moments, these personal memories, a part of history For historians Roy Rosenzweig and David Thelen, the answer is YES, and they believe the very concept of history is developing. They led the 1995 survey to understand how people thought about the past. This groundbreaking study was welcomed by historians and those working in museums, because it helped them to think about the public’s understanding of their field.
Little did Rosenzweig and Thelen know the subject of history was about to be affected by a host of technologies. For example, over a third of the survey’s respondents said they had researched their family history. The activity got much easier the following year, when Paul Brent Allen and Dan Taggart launched Ancestry.com, which is now one of the largest online genealogical (宗谱的) databases. Researching your family tree no longer means studying documents in the local library.
The survey also asked whether respondents had watched a movie or television show about history in the last year; four-fifths responded they had. The survey was conducted shortly before the 1 January 1995 launch of the History Channel, which opened the floodgates on history-themed TV. Nowadays, streaming services let people watch historical documentaries non stop on demand.
Today, people aren’t just watching history. They’re recording it and sharing it in real time. As these technologies become commonplace, they are rewriting the official account of history. Maybe the best way to think about Rosenzweig and Thelen’s survey is that it offered a snapshot (快照) of public habits, as those habits were about to change unavoidably.
28. What is the 1995 survey mainly about
A. Different family traditions.
B. Public understanding of history.
C. Effects of personal memories on family history.
D. The behavior of camera and social media users.
29. What might be a part of history according to Rosenzweig and Thelen
A. Live-streaming services. B. Personal opinions on history.
C. Photos taken by smartphones. D. The idea of genealogical database.
30. According to the last paragraph, the 1995 survey______.
A. fails to keep up with technology B. just reflects public habits back then
C. suggests the importance of history D. provides contexts for historical research
31. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Technology Speeds the Development of History
B. Smartphones May Rewrite the Official History
C. Historians Find a New Way to Explore the Past
D. Technology Can Change Our Concept of History
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. B 31. D
D
Coastal communities around the world are using coir, material from coconuts (a kind of large fruit), to reduce shoreline erosion (侵蚀). People use coir to build barriers, protecting beaches from getting washed away by the force of waves. The material is common and costs a lot less than barriers made of other materials, like wood, steel or concrete.
One project is being built along part of an eroded riverbank in Neptune, New Jersey. The effort has already greatly improved areas that were badly damaged by erosion during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. “We’re always trying to reduce wave energy while protecting the shoreline,” said Tim Dillingham, the director of the group who runs the project. “And whenever we can, we like to use nature-based solutions.”
The coconut-based material is designed to break down over time. But before it does, it is sometimes pre-seeded with shoreline plants and grasses. The coir material holds the plants in place as they grow, finally breaking down and leaving the established plants in place to keep the shoreline from eroding.
In Boston, Julia Hopkins from Northeastern University is also using coir, wood chips and other material to create barriers to slow the force of waves. A test project has four coconut-based barriers in waterways around Boston. Hopkins is pleased with the results she has seen so far. She said the coconut material is not costly and is actually being recycled rather than thrown away.
The method does not always work, however. In 2016, the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary (a wildlife protection area) in Edgartown, Massachusetts, built barriers around a salt marsh, an area of coastal grassland, that had eroded in the past. While the effort did help reduce erosion for a while, the material did not last long because of strong waves.
“It got blown out many times,” said Suzan Bellincampi, the sanctuary’s director.“ We had it in place for a few years and we decided not to fix it again. The project was really interesting in terms of what we wanted to do and how we changed it. It works in some places; it doesn’t work in all places.”
32. What are communities near the coast doing
A. They are making use of wave energy.
B. They are building barriers to prepare for storms.
C. They are fighting to stop shoreline erosion.
D. They are developing new materials from coconuts.
33. What might the underlined word “established” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Well developed. B. Ready to plant. C. Newly planted. D. Hard to find.
34. What is Hopkins’ attitude towards coconut-based barriers
A. Carefree. B. Favorable. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
35. Why is the project in a sanctuary mentioned in the last but one paragraph
A. To encourage more places to follow the method.
B. To stress the importance of using the method to protect nature.
C. To show that the method is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
D. To explain how to change the method according to local conditions.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C
七选五
Employers are flooded with job applications on a daily basis. A recent study found that employers spend an average of six seconds reading a cover letter (求职信) before they make the initial decision on whether a candidate fits the job or not. Here's how to make sure yours gets the attention it deserves.
Add your cover letter keywords. ___36___ Underline keywords in the job advertisement describing the skills, training and experience that are required, and this will help you find important keywords that let you know what kind of employee the company is hoping to find. Use these same keywords throughout your cover letter.
___37___ Each version of your cover letter should talk about how your skills will benefit the particular organization that you want to work for. You want to target the organization’s needs — not your own. Demonstrate how you could help them achieve their goals. ___38___
Show you “get” them. Your cover letter should demonstrate that you have done some research into what the organization’s pain points are. ___39___ This can help your cover letter take the right tone. If you’re applying for an administrative position, be sure to mention your time-management skills; if you’re an IT professional, include your expert knowledge and skills in improving efficiency. Always ask yourself: How can I help this company
Proofread (校对) Don’t assume spell check will catch every mistake. ___40___ Slowly review your cover letter to make sure everything reads properly. Having someone else read your cover letter is a good idea.
A. Actually, it won’t.
B. Adapt for the company.
C. Highlight your past achievements.
D. Address your cover letter to the proper person.
E. This helps you to tailor your cover letter to the role.
F. Remember that you’re selling yourself, but the employer has to want to buy.
G. It’s important to present yourself as a solution to a hiring manager’s problem.
【答案】36. E 37. B 38. F 39. G 40. A
三、完形填空（每小题1分，满分15分）
Tired of the busy and chaotic life in Las Vegas, Nevada for nearly ten years, my family and I decided to slow down to lead an eco-friendly life. None of us felt that this could be ____41____ where we were living and we all agreed that a move to the country would be great for everyone.
Before long we ____42____ looking for a home in Yucca, Arizona, a very small town of less than 1,000 people. When I called to inquire about the property, I was ____43____ that there was no electricity available in the area. What No electricity I almost ____44____ the idea immediately. But what better way is there to go green After giving it a second ____45____, we ____46____ to put in an offer and moved in on Thanksgiving Day.
When we first moved to the property, we did some ____47____ and stayed in our motor home. We were faced with real challenges at the time. But the ____48____ just made us work harder. We slowly got things fixed and moved into the house after 38 days.
While living here for the past four months has been a big adjustment, there are many ____49____ to living off the grid (电网). I think one of the most _____50_____ lessons is teaching my kids the importance of _____51_____. We started taking quicker showers, doing only full loads of laundry, turning off the water while brushing our teeth. _____52_____, we are also trying to make other changes which include reducing the amount of trash we generate by _____53_____, growing our own organic vegetables and re-purposing things that we would _____54_____ throw.
Overall, going off the grid has been _____55_____ to our family. I hope that once my kids move out of the house, they will keep the habits that they have learned by living off the grid.
41. A. accepted B. achieved C. abandoned D. anticipated
42. A. put forward B. came across C. set about D. brought up
43. A. complained B. informed C. worried D. warned
44. A. denied B. adopted C. promoted D. changed
45. A. chance B. minute C. imagination D. thought
46. A. demanded B. desired C. decided D. advised
47. A. remodeling B. removing C. reevaluating D. recollecting
48. A. depression B. soul C. courage D. frustration
49. A. differences B. adjustments C. benefits D. disadvantages
50. A. painful B. educational C. moral D. bitter
51. A. cooperation B. conversation C. devotion D. conservation
52. A. Therefore B. Nevertheless C. Besides D. Otherwise
53. A. recycling B. classifying C. cleaning D. purchasing
54. A. rarely B. carelessly C. normally D. reluctantly
55. A. familiar B. convenient C. terrible D. beneficial
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. B 51. D 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. D
四、语法填空（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。
At noon, the Tongxin Cafeteria near the Jing’an Temple downtown has a queue that shows its multi-generational popularity. The menu, with over 60 dishes changed daily, ___56___ ( cater ) to a range of tastes. For many young people who think cooking for themselves is time-consuming, the nearby community canteen is a perfect ___57___ (solve).
These cafeterias, once known as “ senior canteens”, were originally established to provide healthy meals ___58___ affordable prices to older folks who might not be getting enough nutrition at home. Shanghai government set a goal of building 200 new community canteens, ___59___ (bring) the total at the end of last year to 1 ,608. A basic meal with one meat dish and two vegetables costs less than 20 yuan, far ___60___ (cheap) than prices in downtown restaurants. And all meals ___61___ ( prepare ) on site with fresh ingredients. The government supports these cafeterias--sometimes with rent-free space, sometimes with ___62___ ( reduce ) water and electricity charges. Li Jiajun is the manager of ___63___ local community canteen , where he prioritizes elderly diners from 10:30 am-11:30 am and 4:30 pm -5:30 pm. Apart from those hours, people of all ages are welcome. Li said cafeteria managers are required ___64___ ( maintain ) detailed records, including 48-hour food samples and daily uploads to food safety platforms. This approach ensures the traceability of all ingredients. Some community cafeterias have become so popular ____65____ they appear on many lifestyle-sharing platforms.
【答案】56. caters
57. solution
58. at 59. bringing
60. cheaper
61. are prepared
62. reduced
63. a 64. to maintain
65. that
五、书信写作（满分15分）
66. 假如你是李华，你在口语课上回答错误，引得全班哄堂大笑。外教Julia及时救场，你想写封信表达你的感谢。内容包括：
1. 当时的情况；
2. 外教的做法；
3. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Julia,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】参考范文
Dear Julia,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your timely intervention during the oral class yesterday.
When I answered incorrectly, the whole class burst into laughter. Embarrassed and ashamed, I felt my face turn red. However, you quickly stepped in and your words of affirmation and inspiration turned the awkward moment into one filled with encouragement. With a gentle tone and understanding smile, you put me at ease and gave me the confidence to try again.
Your actions not only showed me great support, but also made me feel respected and valued. Your kindness and encouragement have given me the push to keep trying and never give up. I am truly grateful for everything that you have done for me.
Thank you for being such a great teacher!
Yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写（满分25分）
67. 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。
I’d been restless all morning, feeling uncomfortable and not able to put my finger on why. Everything seemed all right. I had a wonderful breakfast with my mother, but I was sitting on the sofa holding the front page of the newspaper and not really reading it. Something was wrong, but I didn’t know what.
My mother didn’t seem to notice my distraction (分心). She busied herself making a new quilt (被子). I sat and stared at the backyard through the door, trying to figure out what was bothering me. I needed to be somewhere. I didn’t know where, but I knew it wasn’t here inside the house. I headed for the front door and my hand automatically went to my pocket for my car keys. But then something told me I wasn’t going to be driving anywhere. I needed to go for a walk.
I stepped out onto the porch (门廊), wondering where I was supposed to go. Apparently, my legs had an idea because I found myself starting off on one of my normal morning walks. This time, however, I turned north after going one block and walked up a street that I’d never taken before.
After I’d covered a few blocks, I began to hear two female voices, and one of them was crying sharply. A voice in my head said “Hurry” and I found myself running toward the sound. I ran up to a house. Two women stood in front of the house. One of them was dressed in swimwear. She was the one crying.
“My baby!” she shouted, staring down at a little girl lying still on the green grass. “My baby’s dead!” The other woman stood there next to her, holding her hand. She saw me approaching and said, “They were swimming in the backyard. I think her daughter’s drowned (淹死).”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Hearing this, I remembered that in college I’d been trained in CPR (心肺复苏).
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Time was passing slowly and my heart was waiting in expectation.
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【答案】One possible version:
Hearing this, I remembered that in college I’d been trained in CPR (心肺复苏). Suddenly, memories of the training flooded into my mind. I bent down by the little girl and asked if anyone had called 911. The woman standing next to the little girl’s mother nodded weakly. I checked for a pulse, found none and began performing CPR. Her mother continued to cry sharply, but I focused on all the steps I remembered from my CPR class.
Time was passing slowly and my heart was waiting in expectation. Sure enough, the girl came to herself. She coughed violently. Then she began to cry just as an ambulance pulled up. I stepped aside while rescuers began their work. Her mother sat next to her, shaking in excitement. “You’re done here,” the voice inside my head said. So I turned around and walked away, even as I heard one of the rescuers call out to me, “Thanks!”
高二英语试题
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
二、阅读理解（每小题2.5分，满分50分）
A
The following 4 famous paintings, from Jan van Eyck’s portrait to Pablo Picasso’s masterpiece, have stood the test of time.
The Arnolfini Portrait
Jan van Eyck’s Arnolfini Portrait, an oil painting on wood produced in 1434, is undoubtedly one of the masterpieces in the National Gallery, London. This painting is as visually interesting as it is famed. It is also an informative document on fifteenth-century society, through van Eyck’s heavy use of symbolism-while husbands went out to engage in business, wives concerned themselves with domestic duties.
The Starry Night
Vincent van Gogh painted The Starry Night, oil on canvas, a moderately abstract landscape painting of an expressive night sky over a small hillside village, during his 12-month stay at the mental hospital near Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France between 1889 and 1890. When the Museum of Modern Art in New York City purchased the painting from a private collector in 1941, it was not well known, but it has since become one of van Gogh's most famous works.
The Harvesters
The Harvesters is an oil painting on wood completed by Pieter Bruegel the Elder in 1565. It depicts the harvest time which most commonly occurred within the months of August and September. Nicolaes Jonghelinck, a merchant banker and art collector from Antwerp, commissioned this painting. The painting has been at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City since 1919.
Guernica
Guernica, a large black-and-white oil painting, was painted by the Cubist Spanish painter, Pablo Picasso in 1937. The title ‘Guernica’ refers to the city that was bombed by Nazi planes during the Spanish Civil War. The painting depicts the horrors of war and as a result, has come to be an anti-war symbol and a reminder of the tragedies of war. Today, the painting is housed at the Museo National Centro de Arte Reina Sofia in Madrid.
21. What do the four paintings have in common
A. They are oil paintings. B. They are kept in New York.
C. They show different people’s lives. D. They are created during 10th century to 19th century.
22. What do we know about The Starry Night
A. It shows the scenery of a small hillside village.
B. Van Gogh produced it when living in his home.
C. A private collector gave it away to the museum.
D. It was not famous before 1941.
23. Whose painting shows the destruction of war
A Jan van Eyck. B. Vincent van Gogh. C. Pieter Bruegel. D. Pablo Picasso.
B
When I was 9, we packed up our home in Los Angeles and arrived at Heathrow, London on a gray January morning. Everyone in the family settled quickly into the city except me. Without my beloved beaches and endless blue—sky days, I felt at a loss and out of place. Until I made a discovery.
Southbank, at an eastern bend in the Thames, is the center of British skateboarding, where the continuous crashing of skateboards left your head ringing .I loved it. I soon made friends with the local skaters. We spoke our own language. And my favorite: Safe. Safe meant cool. It meant hello. It meant don’t worry about it. Once, when trying a certain trick on the beam(横杆), I fell onto the stones, damaging a nerve in my hand, and Toby came over, helping me up: Safe, man. Safe. A few minutes later, when I landed the trick, my friends beat their boards loud, shouting: “ Safe! Safe! Safe!” And that’s what mattered—landing tricks, being a good skater.
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I’d given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I’ve traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving(穿梭)among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded(滑)up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. “I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. “Safe, man. Safe.”
“Yeah,” I said. “Safe.”
24. What can we learn about the author soon after he moved to London
A. He felt disappointed. B. He gave up his hobby.
C. He liked the weather there. D. He had disagreements with his family.
25. What do the underlined words “Safe! Safe! Safe!” probably mean
A. Be careful! B. Well done! C. No way! D. Don’t worry!
26. Why did the author like to spend time in Southbank when he returned to London
A. To join the skateboarding. B. To make new friends.
C. To learn more tricks. D. To relive his childhood days
27. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. Children should learn a second language.
B. Sport is necessary for children’s health.
C. Children need a sense of belonging
D. Seeing the world is a must for children.
C
The maker of ChatGPT recently announced its next move into generative (有生产力的) artificial intelligence. San Francisco-based OpenAI’s new text-to-video generator, called Sora, is a tool that instantly makes short videos based on written commands, called prompts.
Sora is not the first of its kind. Google, Meta and Runway ML are among the other companies to have developed similar technology. But the high quality of videos displayed by OpenAI —some released after CEO Sam Altman asked social media users to send in ideas for written prompts —surprised observers.
A photographer from New Hampshire posted one suggestion, or prompt, on X. The prompt gave details about a kind of food to be cooked, gnocchi (意大利团子), as well as the setting — an old Italian country kitchen. The prompt said: “An instructional cooking session for homemade gnocchi, hosted by a grandmother — a social media influencer, set in a rustic (土气的) Tuscan country kitchen.” Altman answered a short time later with a realistic video that showed what the prompt described.
The tool is not yet publicly available. OpenAI has given limited information about how it was built. The company also has not stated what imagery and video sources were used to train Sora. At the same time, the video results led to fears about the possible ethical and societal effects.
The New York Times and some writers have taken legal actions against OpenAI for its use of copyrighted works of writing to train ChatGPT. And OpenAI pays a fee to The Associated Press, the source of this report, to license its text news archive (档案). OpenAI said in a blog post that it is communicating with artists, policymakers and others before releasing the new tool to the public.
The company added that it is working with “red teamers” — people who try to find problems and give helpful suggestions — to develop Sora. “We are working with red teamers who will be adversarially (对立地) testing the model,” the company said. “We’re also building tools to help detect misleading content such as a detection classifier that can tell when a video was generated by Sora.”
28. What makes Sora impressive
A. Its artificial intelligence history.
B. Its extraordinary video quality.
C. Its ethical and societal influence.
D. Its written commands and prompts.
29. What is the main idea of Paragraph 6
A. The company’s current challenge.
B. The company’s advanced technology.
C. The company’s problems in management.
D. The company’s efforts for Sora’s improvement.
30. What can we infer from the text
A. Some disagreements over Sora have arisen.
B. Sora is the first text-to-video generator in history.
C. OpenAI CEO Altman wrote a prompt as an example.
D. All the details about how Sora was built have been shared.
31. What is the author’s attitude towards Sora
A. Pessimistic. B. Optimistic. C. Neutral. D. Cautious.
D
See if you know the answer to this riddle: I have been around for a very long time. Longer than toys, dogs, or anyone you know. My roots go back many centuries. Some of them even longer. I can connect you to the past, the present and the future. I make you human. Can you guess what I am
The answer is language.
Children’s author Victor D. O. Santos asks readers that question in his book, What Makes Us Human. Each page on the book provides a clue to the riddle’s final answer. Artist Anna Forlati illustrated (加插图于) the book.
The book is about the value of language. It is also meant to bring more attention to the world’s native languages. Native and indigenous (本土的) languages are disappearing quickly. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) estimates that 40 percent of the world’s 7,000 languages may disappear by the year 2100.
Santos, who is also an educator and linguist (语言学家), has studied indigenous languages in his native country, Brazil. Santos said UNESCO offered to partner with him and help expand the book’s reach. The book has already been licensed into 22 different languages. Santos said the book might soon be published in native Hawaiian as well.
One page has drawings of 12 indigenous groups around the world wearing their traditional clothing. The words to go along with the drawing note the fact that indigenous languages around the world are disappearing: “When one of me disappears, a culture may also disappear. A unique way to view and understand the world. Gone. Forever.” Santos said his book “has an adult layer to it. It’s not just for kids.”
One page has a drawing of a parent and child fleeing a conflict or war. Another person is holding a sign that says, “No War.” “I can show you love. But also hurt you,” the page reads. Santos said there are several ways to understand the page’s message.
“It’s to make people aware that words have weight,” he said. “Language can be used as a weapon and as a tool. And you can do good, or you can do ill with it.”
32. What’s the purpose of quoting a riddle in Paragraph 1
A To introduce the topic. B. To make readers laugh.
C. To stress the riddle’s importance. D. To explain a phenomenon.
33. Which inference concerning What Makes Us Human is INCORRECT
A. It is illustrated by Anna.
B. It is also a book for adults.
C. It has attracted the attention of UNESCO.
D. It is an academic work on linguistics.
34. Which can replace the underlined word “reach” in Paragraph 5
A. Quality. B. Range. C. Evaluation. D. Content.
35. Which can express the meaning of Santos’ words in the last paragraph
A. Loose lips sink ships.
B. Every coin has its two sides.
C. Don’t judge a book by its cover.
D. A bird in hand is worth than two in the bush.
七选五
Today, young people have mostly grown up in the world of the Internet. ___36___, but face-to-face interaction is a challenge that needs to be overcome. That is true especially for the fresher who is on the way to starting a new career. Here are four tips to practice if you want to present a more trustworthy image.
Tilt (歪) your head
Whenever you want to show trust, approval or interest, you should turn your head to look at others. ___37___. This action is especially effective when negotiating (谈判) or arguing with opponents (对手). In this way, you can show understanding and as a result, make people less resistant.
Intensity of eye contact
Keeping eye contact during conversation can both increase your confidence and build belief. ___38___. The most suitable amount of intensity of eye contact is around 70% of the conversation. If you always look at someone’s eyes, they may think you are hostile (怀有敌意的).
Open the palm (手掌) of the hands
People who open their hands are trustworthy. This explains why leaders often show their palms when talking to listeners. ___39___.
Glove handshake
“Glove handshake” is a handshake using both hands with your left palm placed on the back of the opponent’s right hand. This handshake is a sign of warmth, trust, and kindness toward the other person. ___40___. The higher your left hand is on the other person’s right arm, the closer you are likely to be to them.
A. They pretend that they don’t hide anything
B. However, this does not mean that you have to stare at them
C. That action shows you are ready to listen and will not debate
D. On the other hand, those who are liars often hide their hands
E. When shaking hands, pay attention to the location of your left hand
F. This gesture can reveal their personality even though they do not intend to do that
G. Therefore, digital communication has become the primary way they communicate with others
三、完形填空（每小题1分，满分15分）
One summer day in 2009, Megan Atherton was driving to her hometown of Pittsburgh. She had been driven out of the ____41____ for overdue rent. And then to make things ____42____ , about an hour into the drive, Atherton’s car broke down and her cellphone was out of ____43____ . Unable to call for help, Atherton was ____44____ by the side of the road. Eventually, police arrived and helped her send her car to a nearby garage (修车厂). The ____45____ was worse than imagined: Her car would need major repairs— repairs that she didn’t have money to ____46____ .
As Atherton was ____47____ about what to do next, a woman in the waiting room ____48____ her. She offered to take Atherton to Pittsburgh. The only ____49____ was that her cat had sickness, so she couldn’t leave just then. She had to go home and give it the _____50_____ needed in the night. The woman, who introduced herself as “Toni”, brought Atherton back to her house and _____51_____ Atherton for the night. And then in the morning she drove Atherton all the way to Pittsburgh.
Once they arrived in the city, Atherton was able to find a homeless shelter and begin _____52_____ her life. She never saw Toni again, but thinks of her often. “It’s not _____53_____ that I thanked her enough. It was a very hard time in my life, and I _____54_____ don’t know what would have happened if she hadn’t gone so far above and beyond for a complete _____55_____ ,” Atherton said.
41. A. hospital B. restaurant C. apartment D. company
42. A. worse B. better C. funnier D. clearer
43. A. reach B. place C. control D. power
44. A. hidden B. lost C. stuck D. delayed
45. A. threat B. treatment C. symbol D. estimation
46. A. study B. order C. cover D. fund
47. A. annoyed B. anxious C. disappointed D. curious
48. A. approached B. consulted C. reminded D. observed
49. A. excuse B. reason C. purpose D. warning
50. A. money B. light C. medicine D. clothing
51. A. turned down B. put up C. dealt with D. calmed down
52. A. imagining B. rebuilding C. enjoying D. recalling
53. A. possible B. necessary C. normal D. common
54. A. sadly B. nervously C. accurately D. honestly
55. A. failure B. stranger C. beginner D. onlooker
四、语法填空（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。
The 7th Pingyao International Film Festival opened on Wednesday in the ancient town of Pingyao in North China’s Shanxi province. With the topic of “Modern Times”, ____56____ festival will screen a total of more than fifty ____57____ (excellence) films from 33 countries next week, including films from China, France and Tunisia, organizers said.
Pingyao, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will host the world premieres (首映式) of 40 percent of the films. Jia Zhangke is a famous Chinese director ____58____ hosted the festival. He said the festival plans ____59____ (help) with the development of new directors and help Chinese films “go global”.
By ____60____ (screen) great films from around the world, the festival focuses ____61____ the discovery of wonderful new works by young directors from non-Western countries, according to Jia.
The Pingyao International Film Festival has become an important window for the ____62____ (introduce) of foreign-language films into China. Over its past six periods, domestic (国内的) companies ____63____ (buy) more than 40 percent of all shortlisted (入围的) foreign-language films.
The Pingyao International Film Festival ____64____ (set) up in 2017 and now it is held every year in Pingyao. It’s _____65_____ (main) about discovering wonderful works by young directors from developing countries.
五、应用文写作（满分15分）
66. 假定你是李华，你校英语俱乐部即将进行一场名为“Hua Mulan—a hero in my heart”的英文演讲比赛。请你根据以下提示，写一篇短文参赛，内容包括:
1、简述花木兰替父从军的故事；
2、简述你喜欢这一人物的理由及她对你的影响。
注意:
1、词数100左右；
2、可适当增加细节，使行文流畅。
参考词汇: disguise herself as a man女扮男装；character人物
Hua Mulan—a hero in my heart
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六、读后续写（满分25分）
67. 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。
I was nominated (提名) for our school’s debate team. I jumped at the chance. When I got home that day, I began to fill out the application form, trying hard to prove how I met all the team’s criteria: strong communication skills, teamwork, and a good understanding of current events.
The next day, I handed in my application and waited with eagerness. I was on tenterhooks (如坐针毡) , anticipation building up with each tick of the clock.
Two weeks went by, and I received a letter from the school about the debate team, which began with “I’m sorry to…”. As soon as the school bus let me off that afternoon, I raced into the house. My mother was typing at the computer.
“Mom,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper, “I didn’t make the debate team.”
She looked up, a smile playing on her lips, thinking I was joking, and playfully reached out to high-five me. But the tears in my eyes told a different story.
“No, really, I wasn’t picked,” I told her, handing her the letter.
Her smile faded, replaced by a look of genuine concern. “Oh, sweetheart, I’m sorry,” she said, surprised. “There must be some mistake.” She called the debate team advisor, but he confirmed there were no mistakes and the decision was final. Hearing that, I broke down and burst out crying.
The rejection stung (刺痛) me, especially when I saw friends celebrating their acceptance. I felt cheated, questioning the fairness of the process. In my view, some selected didn’t deserve it as much as I did. Bitterness crept (潜入) into my words as I complained.
“I’m the best fit for the team,” I protested.
“See, Jenny, complaining won’t get you on the team.” Mom gave me a serious look.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I stared at Mom and listened eagerly.
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I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later.
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江西省九江市永修二中2024-2025学年度上学期12月阶段测试
高三英语试题 答案版
时间：120分钟 满分：150分
二、阅读理解（每小题2.5 分，满分50分）
A
Lonely Planet’s Top Places to Go in 2024
Are you looking for inspiration for your next travel destination Lonely Planet has published its yearly list of top places to go. Whether you’re looking for adventure, culture, or value, there’s something for every type of traveler. Let’s explore the top picks for travel destinations in 2024.
Top City: Nairobi
Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, was chosen for its unique music and dance culture, and impressive local restaurants. Nairobi National Park, just a short drive out of the city’s central business district, is a must see, where visitors can see over 400 species wandering the open grass plains while skyscrapers twinkle on the horizon.
Top Sustainable Travel Destination: Spain
The publisher also recommended Spain for the country’s efforts to expand renewable energy, to develop off-season travel, and to bring tourism to new destinations, such as the port city of Valencia, easing pressures on hot spots such as Barcelona.
Top Best-Value Location: The American Midwest
The American Midwest, including the cities of Chicago and Detroit, is also on the list, as it offers a high-quality travel experience at a reasonable cost. Visitors can enjoy excellent services and facilities, such as old warehouses transformed into art studios, new eco-design hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, without having to spend too much money.
Top Beach Destination: Donegal
Donegal, Ireland’s most northwestern county, has the country’s longest coastline and over100 beaches, where visitors can enjoy the highest sea cliffs in Europe and miles of beautiful coastal hiking trails.
21. What can people do in Nairobi National Park
A. Enjoy adventure activities. B. Taste local delicious dishes.
C. See various wild animals. D. Observe excellent facilities.
22. Why is The American Midwest considered to be the Best-Value Location
A. It has simplified entry procedures. B. It offers cost-effective experiences.
C. It combines art with natural scenery. D. It provides good transportation services.
23. Where can we read the passage
A. In a travel guide B. In the science fiction
C. In a history book D. In a sports magazine
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A
B
61-year-old farmer, Cliff Young showed up to the most grueling (艰辛的) footrace in Australia-875 kilometers-in overalls and gumboots (橡胶靴). He went on to win in record time without any training, beating out best athletes.
Back in 1983, the Westfield Sydney to Melbourne Ultramarathon, which began and ended randomly in mall parking lots, had never been completed in less than seven days. But the world’s best runners showed up to prove their courage.
As the race began, the runners left Cliff in the dust. Many spectators must have thought Cliff was a promotion for the race who would soon drop out. But when other racers paused to get some sleep before the next grueling day, Cliff kept on, making up distance on the leaders. He reflected on herding sheep to new grassland, a task that took three straight days and nights. He kept himself sharp by imagining he was moving sheep ahead of a storm.
Cliff finished the race in five days, 11 hours, a full two days faster than the previous record. He was an instant celebrity. Not only did he himself run so far with so little experience and sleep, but he also split the prize money with the race’s top runners. He said he didn’t know there was prize money and felt bad accepting it. “Those other runners worked as hard as I did,” he explained.
Today, a memorial in the shape of a gumboot stands in the Beech Forest where Cliff grew up. In later long-distance races, professional runners adopted Cliff’s energy-saving way of walking. But what Cliff Young will be remembered for most was his big heart. The locals remember him as bonzer, the Aussie slang word for excellent.
Cliff Young never ran for fame or money. He simply wanted to see how well he could do. For all of us, doing our best is what our life story is all about.
24. How did people feel after Cliff won the race
A. Surprised. B. Curious. C. Concerned. D. Nervous.
25. What is the previous record of 875-kilometer race
A. Five days and 11 hours. B. Six days and 7 hours.
C. Seven days and 11 hours. D. Eight days and 10 hours.
26. Which of the following can show Cliff’s big heart
A. Cliff ran for money to help the needy. B. Cliff made a living by feeding sheep.
C. Cliff had courage to challenge other runners. D. Cliff shared the prize money with top runners.
27. What does the underlined word “bonzer” in paragraph 5 probably mean
A. Very brave. B. Extremely good. C. Specially adventurous. D. More than creative.
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B
C
During the last 12 months, have you looked at photographs with family or friends During the last 12 months, have you taken any photographs or videos to preserve memories In the nationwide survey in 1995 of nearly 1, 500 people, 91% of respondents (受访者) said they’d looked at photographs with family or friends and 83% had taken a photograph in the past year. If the survey were repeated today, those numbers would certainly be higher. The popularity of smartphone cameras and social media has led to an increase in photo-taking and sharing, from capturing everyday moments to special occasions.
So are all of these captured moments, these personal memories, a part of history For historians Roy Rosenzweig and David Thelen, the answer is YES, and they believe the very concept of history is developing. They led the 1995 survey to understand how people thought about the past. This groundbreaking study was welcomed by historians and those working in museums, because it helped them to think about the public’s understanding of their field.
Little did Rosenzweig and Thelen know the subject of history was about to be affected by a host of technologies. For example, over a third of the survey’s respondents said they had researched their family history. The activity got much easier the following year, when Paul Brent Allen and Dan Taggart launched Ancestry.com, which is now one of the largest online genealogical (宗谱的) databases. Researching your family tree no longer means studying documents in the local library.
The survey also asked whether respondents had watched a movie or television show about history in the last year; four-fifths responded they had. The survey was conducted shortly before the 1 January 1995 launch of the History Channel, which opened the floodgates on history-themed TV. Nowadays, streaming services let people watch historical documentaries non stop on demand.
Today, people aren’t just watching history. They’re recording it and sharing it in real time. As these technologies become commonplace, they are rewriting the official account of history. Maybe the best way to think about Rosenzweig and Thelen’s survey is that it offered a snapshot (快照) of public habits, as those habits were about to change unavoidably.
28. What is the 1995 survey mainly about
A. Different family traditions.
B. Public understanding of history.
C. Effects of personal memories on family history.
D. The behavior of camera and social media users.
29. What might be a part of history according to Rosenzweig and Thelen
A. Live-streaming services. B. Personal opinions on history.
C. Photos taken by smartphones. D. The idea of genealogical database.
30. According to the last paragraph, the 1995 survey______.
A. fails to keep up with technology B. just reflects public habits back then
C. suggests the importance of history D. provides contexts for historical research
31. What could be the best title for the passage
A. Technology Speeds the Development of History
B. Smartphones May Rewrite the Official History
C. Historians Find a New Way to Explore the Past
D. Technology Can Change Our Concept of History
【答案】28. B 29. C 30. B 31. D
D
Coastal communities around the world are using coir, material from coconuts (a kind of large fruit), to reduce shoreline erosion (侵蚀). People use coir to build barriers, protecting beaches from getting washed away by the force of waves. The material is common and costs a lot less than barriers made of other materials, like wood, steel or concrete.
One project is being built along part of an eroded riverbank in Neptune, New Jersey. The effort has already greatly improved areas that were badly damaged by erosion during Superstorm Sandy in 2012. “We’re always trying to reduce wave energy while protecting the shoreline,” said Tim Dillingham, the director of the group who runs the project. “And whenever we can, we like to use nature-based solutions.”
The coconut-based material is designed to break down over time. But before it does, it is sometimes pre-seeded with shoreline plants and grasses. The coir material holds the plants in place as they grow, finally breaking down and leaving the established plants in place to keep the shoreline from eroding.
In Boston, Julia Hopkins from Northeastern University is also using coir, wood chips and other material to create barriers to slow the force of waves. A test project has four coconut-based barriers in waterways around Boston. Hopkins is pleased with the results she has seen so far. She said the coconut material is not costly and is actually being recycled rather than thrown away.
The method does not always work, however. In 2016, the Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary (a wildlife protection area) in Edgartown, Massachusetts, built barriers around a salt marsh, an area of coastal grassland, that had eroded in the past. While the effort did help reduce erosion for a while, the material did not last long because of strong waves.
“It got blown out many times,” said Suzan Bellincampi, the sanctuary’s director.“ We had it in place for a few years and we decided not to fix it again. The project was really interesting in terms of what we wanted to do and how we changed it. It works in some places; it doesn’t work in all places.”
32. What are communities near the coast doing
A. They are making use of wave energy.
B. They are building barriers to prepare for storms.
C. They are fighting to stop shoreline erosion.
D. They are developing new materials from coconuts.
33. What might the underlined word “established” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Well developed. B. Ready to plant. C. Newly planted. D. Hard to find.
34. What is Hopkins’ attitude towards coconut-based barriers
A. Carefree. B. Favorable. C. Unclear. D. Doubtful.
35. Why is the project in a sanctuary mentioned in the last but one paragraph
A. To encourage more places to follow the method.
B. To stress the importance of using the method to protect nature.
C. To show that the method is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
D. To explain how to change the method according to local conditions.
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. B 35. C
七选五
Employers are flooded with job applications on a daily basis. A recent study found that employers spend an average of six seconds reading a cover letter (求职信) before they make the initial decision on whether a candidate fits the job or not. Here's how to make sure yours gets the attention it deserves.
Add your cover letter keywords. ___36___ Underline keywords in the job advertisement describing the skills, training and experience that are required, and this will help you find important keywords that let you know what kind of employee the company is hoping to find. Use these same keywords throughout your cover letter.
___37___ Each version of your cover letter should talk about how your skills will benefit the particular organization that you want to work for. You want to target the organization’s needs — not your own. Demonstrate how you could help them achieve their goals. ___38___
Show you “get” them. Your cover letter should demonstrate that you have done some research into what the organization’s pain points are. ___39___ This can help your cover letter take the right tone. If you’re applying for an administrative position, be sure to mention your time-management skills; if you’re an IT professional, include your expert knowledge and skills in improving efficiency. Always ask yourself: How can I help this company
Proofread (校对) Don’t assume spell check will catch every mistake. ___40___ Slowly review your cover letter to make sure everything reads properly. Having someone else read your cover letter is a good idea.
A. Actually, it won’t.
B. Adapt for the company.
C. Highlight your past achievements.
D. Address your cover letter to the proper person.
E. This helps you to tailor your cover letter to the role.
F. Remember that you’re selling yourself, but the employer has to want to buy.
G. It’s important to present yourself as a solution to a hiring manager’s problem.
【答案】36. E 37. B 38. F 39. G 40. A
三、完形填空（每小题1分，满分15分）
Tired of the busy and chaotic life in Las Vegas, Nevada for nearly ten years, my family and I decided to slow down to lead an eco-friendly life. None of us felt that this could be ____41____ where we were living and we all agreed that a move to the country would be great for everyone.
Before long we ____42____ looking for a home in Yucca, Arizona, a very small town of less than 1,000 people. When I called to inquire about the property, I was ____43____ that there was no electricity available in the area. What No electricity I almost ____44____ the idea immediately. But what better way is there to go green After giving it a second ____45____, we ____46____ to put in an offer and moved in on Thanksgiving Day.
When we first moved to the property, we did some ____47____ and stayed in our motor home. We were faced with real challenges at the time. But the ____48____ just made us work harder. We slowly got things fixed and moved into the house after 38 days.
While living here for the past four months has been a big adjustment, there are many ____49____ to living off the grid (电网). I think one of the most _____50_____ lessons is teaching my kids the importance of _____51_____. We started taking quicker showers, doing only full loads of laundry, turning off the water while brushing our teeth. _____52_____, we are also trying to make other changes which include reducing the amount of trash we generate by _____53_____, growing our own organic vegetables and re-purposing things that we would _____54_____ throw.
Overall, going off the grid has been _____55_____ to our family. I hope that once my kids move out of the house, they will keep the habits that they have learned by living off the grid.
41. A. accepted B. achieved C. abandoned D. anticipated
42. A. put forward B. came across C. set about D. brought up
43. A. complained B. informed C. worried D. warned
44. A. denied B. adopted C. promoted D. changed
45. A. chance B. minute C. imagination D. thought
46. A. demanded B. desired C. decided D. advised
47. A. remodeling B. removing C. reevaluating D. recollecting
48. A. depression B. soul C. courage D. frustration
49. A. differences B. adjustments C. benefits D. disadvantages
50. A. painful B. educational C. moral D. bitter
51. A. cooperation B. conversation C. devotion D. conservation
52. A. Therefore B. Nevertheless C. Besides D. Otherwise
53. A. recycling B. classifying C. cleaning D. purchasing
54. A. rarely B. carelessly C. normally D. reluctantly
55. A. familiar B. convenient C. terrible D. beneficial
【答案】41. B 42. C 43. B 44. A 45. D 46. C 47. A 48. D 49. C 50. B 51. D 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. D
四、语法填空（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。
At noon, the Tongxin Cafeteria near the Jing’an Temple downtown has a queue that shows its multi-generational popularity. The menu, with over 60 dishes changed daily, ___56___ ( cater ) to a range of tastes. For many young people who think cooking for themselves is time-consuming, the nearby community canteen is a perfect ___57___ (solve).
These cafeterias, once known as “ senior canteens”, were originally established to provide healthy meals ___58___ affordable prices to older folks who might not be getting enough nutrition at home. Shanghai government set a goal of building 200 new community canteens, ___59___ (bring) the total at the end of last year to 1 ,608. A basic meal with one meat dish and two vegetables costs less than 20 yuan, far ___60___ (cheap) than prices in downtown restaurants. And all meals ___61___ ( prepare ) on site with fresh ingredients. The government supports these cafeterias--sometimes with rent-free space, sometimes with ___62___ ( reduce ) water and electricity charges. Li Jiajun is the manager of ___63___ local community canteen , where he prioritizes elderly diners from 10:30 am-11:30 am and 4:30 pm -5:30 pm. Apart from those hours, people of all ages are welcome. Li said cafeteria managers are required ___64___ ( maintain ) detailed records, including 48-hour food samples and daily uploads to food safety platforms. This approach ensures the traceability of all ingredients. Some community cafeterias have become so popular ____65____ they appear on many lifestyle-sharing platforms.
【答案】56. caters
57. solution
58. at 59. bringing
60. cheaper
61. are prepared
62. reduced
63. a 64. to maintain
65. that
五、书信写作（满分15分）
66. 假如你是李华，你在口语课上回答错误，引得全班哄堂大笑。外教Julia及时救场，你想写封信表达你的感谢。内容包括：
1. 当时的情况；
2. 外教的做法；
3. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Julia,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】参考范文
Dear Julia,
I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to express my heartfelt gratitude for your timely intervention during the oral class yesterday.
When I answered incorrectly, the whole class burst into laughter. Embarrassed and ashamed, I felt my face turn red. However, you quickly stepped in and your words of affirmation and inspiration turned the awkward moment into one filled with encouragement. With a gentle tone and understanding smile, you put me at ease and gave me the confidence to try again.
Your actions not only showed me great support, but also made me feel respected and valued. Your kindness and encouragement have given me the push to keep trying and never give up. I am truly grateful for everything that you have done for me.
Thank you for being such a great teacher!
Yours,
Li Hua
六、读后续写（满分25分）
67. 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。
I’d been restless all morning, feeling uncomfortable and not able to put my finger on why. Everything seemed all right. I had a wonderful breakfast with my mother, but I was sitting on the sofa holding the front page of the newspaper and not really reading it. Something was wrong, but I didn’t know what.
My mother didn’t seem to notice my distraction (分心). She busied herself making a new quilt (被子). I sat and stared at the backyard through the door, trying to figure out what was bothering me. I needed to be somewhere. I didn’t know where, but I knew it wasn’t here inside the house. I headed for the front door and my hand automatically went to my pocket for my car keys. But then something told me I wasn’t going to be driving anywhere. I needed to go for a walk.
I stepped out onto the porch (门廊), wondering where I was supposed to go. Apparently, my legs had an idea because I found myself starting off on one of my normal morning walks. This time, however, I turned north after going one block and walked up a street that I’d never taken before.
After I’d covered a few blocks, I began to hear two female voices, and one of them was crying sharply. A voice in my head said “Hurry” and I found myself running toward the sound. I ran up to a house. Two women stood in front of the house. One of them was dressed in swimwear. She was the one crying.
“My baby!” she shouted, staring down at a little girl lying still on the green grass. “My baby’s dead!” The other woman stood there next to her, holding her hand. She saw me approaching and said, “They were swimming in the backyard. I think her daughter’s drowned (淹死).”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
Hearing this, I remembered that in college I’d been trained in CPR (心肺复苏).
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Time was passing slowly and my heart was waiting in expectation.
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【答案】One possible version:
Hearing this, I remembered that in college I’d been trained in CPR (心肺复苏). Suddenly, memories of the training flooded into my mind. I bent down by the little girl and asked if anyone had called 911. The woman standing next to the little girl’s mother nodded weakly. I checked for a pulse, found none and began performing CPR. Her mother continued to cry sharply, but I focused on all the steps I remembered from my CPR class.
Time was passing slowly and my heart was waiting in expectation. Sure enough, the girl came to herself. She coughed violently. Then she began to cry just as an ambulance pulled up. I stepped aside while rescuers began their work. Her mother sat next to her, shaking in excitement. “You’re done here,” the voice inside my head said. So I turned around and walked away, even as I heard one of the rescuers call out to me, “Thanks!”
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