山东省青岛市即墨区2024-2025学年高三上学期期末考试英语试题（无答案）
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2024—2025 学年度第一学期教学质量检测高三英语试题
本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项：
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上和试卷指定位置上。
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。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第 I 卷（共 95 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 个小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15.
B. 9.18.
C. 9.15.
答案是 C.
Who gave the man the flowers
A. His daughter.
B. A fan of his book.
C. The woman.
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a store.
B. In a restaurant.
C. At home.
What will the woman do for the rest of the day
A. Have a relaxation.
B. Go swimming.
C. Prepare a speech.
Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To invite her to a concert.
B. To purchase a ticket from her.
C. To ask about her work schedule.
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Saleswoman and customer.
第二节（共 15 个小题；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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。
What does the woman think of the sofa
A. Too expensive.
B. Too big.
C. Too bright.
What do the speakers decide to do
A. Wait some days.
B. Get a cheaper sofa.
C. Buy this sofa at once.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
What did the man buy for this speech
A. A tie.
B. A shirt.
C. A watch.
What time is it now
A. 3:00.
B. 3:15.
C. 3:30.
What was Danny's speech about last year
A. Peking Opera.
B. Chinese mountains.
C. Chinese paintings.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
What type of book does David want to buy
A. Science books.
B. Writing books.
C. Literature books.
How much should David pay for the books
A. $15.
B. $20.
C. $35.
Which book do the speakers both have
A. Writing Tools.
B. On Writing Well.
C. English Grammar in Use.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
What are the speakers talking about
A. A job opportunity.
B. A dream job.
C. A TV station.
Why does the man want to get the job
A. To improve his study.
B. To make some money.
C. To gain work experience.
How does the man feel about the coming interview
A. Anxious.
B. Excited.
C. Confident.
What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. To help him find a different job.
B. To prepare him for the interview.
C. To perfect his application for the job.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
When was the plane supposed to take off
A. At 5:30 am.
B. At 10:00 am.
C. At 10:30 am.
What will the weather probably be like in LA in the evening
A. Foggy.
B. Sunny.
C. Rainy.
What will the passengers do next
A. Watch a video.
B. Have dessert.
C. Enjoy a film.
第二部分 阅读理解（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
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Notes
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21.What do we know about the summer camps
A. They come to an end in September.
B. They offer a wide range of activities.
C. They provide free supervision services.
D. They are only available at one location.
22.Who are Pear Tree Education's summer camps targeted at
A. Young kids.
B. Experienced parents.
C. University students.
D. High school teachers.
23.What's the regular price for a five-week summer camp
A. $80.
B. $100.
C. $400.
D. $500.
B
A whale shark under the waves caught in a ray of sunlight, a snow leopard (豹) moving forward with its eyes locked on yours – these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but in fact they were captured by a paintbrush.
British artist Sophie Green often creates paintings of endangered animal species. With a following of over 115,000 on a social platform, she's not doing so badly.
Last year, one of Green's works was auctioned (拍卖) at the Royal Geographical Society in London. It was a painting of a chimp (黑猩猩), called Wounda, which had been rescued from a illegal trade by the Jane Goodall Institute in the Republic of Congo. When Wounda arrived at the institute, she was in desperate need of medical attention, but since receiving treatment, she has made a full recovery and now lives in an island reserve.
Profits from all Green's artworks goes towards funding a range of projects, from shark and turtle research to conservation for African land mammals.
As a child, Green was diagnosed (诊断) with selective-mutism – a form of anxiety, meaning she wouldn't speak in class or to her teachers. Consequently, she bathed herself in nature. Green believed painting can be more effective than photography, because it affords more control over the composition. “If you want the animal to be looking directly into your eyes, then you can do that,” she said.
Green's process differs from piece to piece. She often finds images for inspiration everywhere, sometimes using photographs captured by herself or her friends, and sometimes surfing the Internet to find images of the creature she wants to paint. Often, the final piece comes from a combination of several images.
Her goal is to encourage action from people who view the artwork. “If you've looked into the animal's eyes, I think it's much harder to forget that there's so much going on in the world right now and so many animals that need our help,” Green said.
24.What does the author start the text with
A. Photographs of animals.
B. Excellence of Green's works.
C. Limitations of Green's works.
D. Impacts of animal-focused paintings.
25.Why is Green's painting about a rescued chimp mentioned
A. To stress her environmental awareness.
B. To display the main theme of her works.
C. To encourage people to support the auction.
D. To show her contribution to protecting animals.
27.What do we know about Green's art-making process
A. She often turns to others for help.
B. She mainly relies on online information.
C. She observes real animals to get inspiration.
D. She combines different images into her work.
28.What does Green mean in the last paragraph
A. Criticizing people for ignoring the endangered animals.
B. Emphasizing the importance of eye contact with animals.
C. Highlighting the emotional impact of the work on viewers.
D. Showing her paintings are more realistic than photographs.
C
It was a Tuesday night. In my apartment, I was doing three things at once – packing for a trip, trying to get dinner on the table and taking turns with my husband to calm a crying baby. Behind me, one work message after another popped up on my computer screen. I ignored them all. During dinner, a text appeared on my phone: “Where are u ” asked my colleague.
I didn't reply to the text. This wasn't the first time I'd ignored a digital summons (召唤). I didn't mean to be disrespectful, but I was also aware of what I wanted my silence to communicate: This is not a priority for me now.
For those who want to be polite, text-based digital communications can be extremely demanding. Ignoring a text message or an email feels rude, but should it
Cal Newport, the author of A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload, has argued in his book that the etiquette (礼节) of digital communications is and should be different from that of in-person or phone conversation, especially when it comes to the back and forth of hellos, goodbyes and other pleasantries (打趣话). “In an in-person conversation it can feel rude not to finalize an exchange,” he explained. “But in the context of digital communication, the sender often prefers avoiding the receipt of additional messages when possible.”
Besides, in an era when we understand more and more the importance of rest and time away from screens, it is essential to prioritize our peace of mind and relationships with the people in our lives: when we're on vacation; when it's after 7 pm; when we're at the dinner table.
It's also worth asking yourself who pressures you for immediate replies. Perhaps it's not the message sender, but you. A recent study found that we tend to overestimate our colleagues’ expectations for non-urgent work emails outside of work hours. So instead of criticizing yourself for not responding right away, consider slowing down and giving yourself a break.
28.How does the author feel about ignoring the work message during family time
A. Guilty.
B. Justified.
C. Indifferent.
D. Disrespectful.
29.How does Cal Newport view the etiquette of digital communication compared to that of in-person conversation
A. It should be the same.
B. It should be abandoned.
C. It should be more formal.
D. It should be less demanding.
30.What should we do according to the last paragraph
A. Remember to put our family in the first place.
B. Find a good way to balance our work and life.
C. Realize the urgency and importance of our work.
D. Avoid pushing ourselves to respond to messages.
31.Which of the following questions can be answered in the text
A. Is it always rude to ignore digital communications
B. Does politeness matter a lot in digital communications
C. Why should we depend less on digital communications
D. How can we express ourselves in digital communications
D
Rammed earth (夯土) parts of the Great Wall have been regarded as a weak point in its structure. But they developed a natural line of defense against the approaching risk of worsening, a new study has found.
The soil surfaces on the Great Wall are covered by a “living skin” of tiny, rootless plants and microorganisms known as biocrusts that are a source of the heritage site's staying power, according to soil ecologist Matthew Bowker, coauthor of the study published in the journal Science Advances.
Examining samples taken from over 483 kilometers across eight rammed earth sections of the site built between 1368 and 1644, the study authors found that more than two-thirds of the area is covered in biocrusts. And the researchers discovered that samples with biocrusts were three times as strong as those without. The secretions (分泌物) and structural layers of biocrusts form a “sticky network” of soil particles that promote strength and stability against negative forces threatening the Great Wall.
Most of the communities that make up a biocrust start from a single organism that grows and makes the environments it grows within suitable for others. Although they're still easily affected by climate change, these constantly-evolving organisms are expected to use internal mechanisms to adapt to future extremes, said Emmanuel Salifu, an assistant professor at Arizona State University. “Even if we said warmer temperatures, they're suited to performing in those conditions,” he said. “We assume they'll be better able to survive if we engineer their growth at scale.” Salifu sees the new study as evidence of the potential advantages of engineering biocrusts for the conservation of earthen heritage sites.
Beyond its status as a tourist destination, the Great Wall has great cultural significance, which is why the biocrusts preserving it are so important, said study coauthor Bo Xiao, a professor from China Agricultural University.
32.What do the underlined words “a natural line of defense” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. The protective role of biocrusts.
B. The deep research into biocrusts.
C. The cultural value of the Great Wall.
D. The poor protection of the Great Wall.
33.How did the researchers confirm the beneficial effects of biocrusts
A. By referring to previous studies.
B. By measuring the scale of biocrusts.
C. By comparing the collected samples.
D. By analyzing the secretions of biocrusts.
34.What is implied in Emmanuel Salifu's words
A. The bright future of plant engineering.
B. International recognition of the current study.
C. The growing seriousness of global climate change.
D. Possibilities for applying biotechnology to biocrusts.
35.What might be the best title for the text
A. A “living skin” is protecting the Great Wall
B. A “living skin” is forming on the Great Wall
C. Biocrusts play a key role in scientific studies
D. Biocrusts show their powerful ability to survive
七选五
We often see a design on product packaging with arrows following each other in a circle. Actually, it is a symbol to indicate the product is recyclable, or that it is made from recycled materials. 36 At that time, environmentalists wanted to make it easier for people to recycle.
One of the reasons to use the recycling symbol is to encourage people to recycle. When seeing the symbol, people may feel guilty about throwing the product away. Besides, it can be printed on waste containers. 37 Even if they are not familiar with the recycling process, this provides clear guidance.
Plastics are often printed with a resin identification code (塑料分类标志) which is inside the recycling symbol. This code indicates the material used to make the plastic, allowing plastics to be sorted for recycling. 38
Companies display the recycling symbol on recycled products. It not only promotes their products, but also raises awareness about the practice of recycling. 39 Because they believe recycled products are more environmentally friendly.
When products are made with recycled materials, the packaging must indicate the percentage of recycled products involved. For example, some companies use 5% post-consumer content to make paper. 40 This results in a significant difference in quality between the two types of paper. In this case, using a different recycling symbol helps to prevent confusion among people.
A. However, others use a higher percentage.
B. There are many types of recycling symbols.
C. It allows people to deal with recycled goods properly.
D. This reflects that recycling supports the circular economy.
E. Some individuals also place great importance on recycled products.
F. These codes are universal, making global plastic handling much easier.
G. The concept of a universal recycling symbol was popularized in the 1970s.
完形填空
Alice, age 7: “Mom, do I have to brush my hair today ”
Me: “Yes, it would be great if you could brush it every day.”
In Alice's world at that time, brushing hair was a(n) 41 task. I knew back then that this feeling would not last forever and that one day I would have to 42 her away from the mirror. And 43, as she grew older, my 44 came true.
At 14, there was no such thing as a 45 trip outside for Alice. She became 46 of her appearance. Hair had to be brushed and clothes 47 multiple times before she would leave the house.
We often talked about how 48 qualities matter more than appearance. Each time, Alice would 49 me that she knew looks weren't crucial. However, when she looked good outwardly, she felt more 50 inside, which made her a kinder person.
I will never be happy to see my daughter spend a long time 51. But I know it's part of her 52 up. Creating an individual 53 is a natural part of the teenage process.
Just as she learned over the years that hair-brushing is a good idea, so will she 54 learn that it's okay to go out in a less-than-perfect outfit sometimes. Somewhere deep down, her 55 self still knows that.
41. A. inconvenient B. pleasant C. easy D. necessary
42. A. frighten B. drag C. drive D. send
43. A. hence B. indeed C. absolutely D. meanwhile
44. A. prediction B. dream C. vision D. fear
45. A. long B. short C. planned D. sudden
46. A. ashamed B. mindful C. afraid D. proud
47. A. changed B. washed C. made D. bought
48. A. mental B. inner C. physical D. outer
49. A. warn B. remind C. disappoint D. advise
50. A. curious B. nervous C. relaxed D. confident
51. A. getting ready B. working out C. waking D. growing
52. A. cheering B. giving C. identity D. character
53. A. habit B. skill C. fortunately D. frequently
54. A. hopefully B. apparently C. youthful D. older
55. A. 7-year-old B. 14-year-old C. youthful D. older
语填原文
With its wonderful ___56___ (combine) of music, dance and drama, a Wu Opera staged by a professional group from Zhejiang Province received ___57___ warm welcome from audiences in Madrid, Spain this autumn.
The performance, ___58___ (present) by the Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Center, ___59___ (draw) a crowded audience of some 1000 people. “I found it very ___60___ (attract) and unique,” Patricia Garcia, a music teacher, said after watching the show. She said it was her first time that she ___61___ (enjoy) Wu Opera. “I loved it because of its color, the gestures and how simple it was ___62___ (understand) what was going on. I felt like I was magically transported ___63___ China.”
Some members of the audience, such as Rebeca Maato, had journeyed from afar to attend the performance. As a violinist with an orchestra for 33 years, Maato was fascinated by the show. She said excitedly, “The musical registers (声区) of Wu Opera differ greatly from ___64___ of western music. The performers are, undoubtedly, well-rounded artists, ___65___ astonishing acrobatics and elegant dancing are really remarkable.”
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节：应用文写作：（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，是校英文戏剧社团的成员。近期成员们在撰写一份英文戏剧赏析论文时遇到了困难，同学们就是否借助 AI 完成论文产生了争议。请你用英语写一篇短文，发在小组线上讨论群里。内容包括：
你对借助 AI 帮助的看法；
你的建议和计划。
注意：
写作词数应为 80 左右；
请在答题卡相应的位置作答。
第二节：（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A couple of months before I started high school, my parents gave me the greatest gift any teenage boy would ask for: a cell phone. I lived on that phone all summer. I always texted my friends, even at night. And I paid no attention to the people and things around myself. Being connected to the Internet was more important than being present.
So, you can imagine my displeasure when the time came for our family vacation that year. It was not the Disneyland trip or beach vacation that I had been hoping for. “This year,” my dad said, “we’ll be doing something special, something I used to do with my dad when I was a kid. We’re going camping in the forest!”
His excitement was met with a disappointed sigh, which was my communication style at that age. But he had made the decision and would not change his mind. I comforted myself by telling myself that it was still a vacation. I remained uninfluenced while they were busy preparing for the vacation.
My mind was on my phone, the texts flying back and forth. I focused on the screen in my hands so much that the first time I looked up was when we drove across a bridge on the trip to our campsite.
I looked out of the window and saw a fast-moving river. The air blowing into the car from the open windows was hot and smelled of trees. But that didn't matter to me. The reason why I had looked up was something far more serious and annoying. My phone no longer had service. The signal was weak. During the last hour of the drive, there was no signal at all.
注意：
续写词数应为 150 左右；
请按如下格式作答。
When we finally arrived at the campsite, I stepped out of the car with a long face.
The next morning I was woken up by soft rays of the sun.
本试卷分第 I 卷（选择题）和第 II 卷（非选择题）两部分。满分 150 分，考试用时 120 分钟。考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项：
答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡上和试卷指定位置上。
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。
考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第 I 卷（共 95 分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共 5 个小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15.
B. 9.18.
C. 9.15.
答案是 C.
Who gave the man the flowers
A. His daughter.
B. A fan of his book.
C. The woman.
Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a store.
B. In a restaurant.
C. At home.
What will the woman do for the rest of the day
A. Have a relaxation.
B. Go swimming.
C. Prepare a speech.
Why is the man talking to the woman
A. To invite her to a concert.
B. To purchase a ticket from her.
C. To ask about her work schedule.
What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Boss and secretary.
C. Saleswoman and customer.
第二节（共 15 个小题；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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段对话，回答第 6 和第 7 两个小题。
What does the woman think of the sofa
A. Too expensive.
B. Too big.
C. Too bright.
What do the speakers decide to do
A. Wait some days.
B. Get a cheaper sofa.
C. Buy this sofa at once.
听第 7 段材料，回答第 8 至 10 题。
What did the man buy for this speech
A. A tie.
B. A shirt.
C. A watch.
What time is it now
A. 3:00.
B. 3:15.
C. 3:30.
What was Danny's speech about last year
A. Peking Opera.
B. Chinese mountains.
C. Chinese paintings.
听第 8 段材料，回答第 11 至 13 题。
What type of book does David want to buy
A. Science books.
B. Writing books.
C. Literature books.
How much should David pay for the books
A. $15.
B. $20.
C. $35.
Which book do the speakers both have
A. Writing Tools.
B. On Writing Well.
C. English Grammar in Use.
听第 9 段材料，回答第 14 至 17 题。
What are the speakers talking about
A. A job opportunity.
B. A dream job.
C. A TV station.
Why does the man want to get the job
A. To improve his study.
B. To make some money.
C. To gain work experience.
How does the man feel about the coming interview
A. Anxious.
B. Excited.
C. Confident.
What does the woman offer to do for the man
A. To help him find a different job.
B. To prepare him for the interview.
C. To perfect his application for the job.
听第 10 段材料，回答第 18 至 20 题。
When was the plane supposed to take off
A. At 5:30 am.
B. At 10:00 am.
C. At 10:30 am.
What will the weather probably be like in LA in the evening
A. Foggy.
B. Sunny.
C. Rainy.
What will the passengers do next
A. Watch a video.
B. Have dessert.
C. Enjoy a film.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50 分）
第一节（共 15 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
North Vancouver Summer Camps
Pear Tree Education has become one of Vancouver's most popular educational summer camp companies, because of both the quality and wide range of our courses. Our courses will attract your children's attention to new and challenging activities, including cooking, sports, music and dance, drama, public speaking, technology, art and academics.
Programs offered
Pear Tree Education is offering summer camps to boys and girls aged 7-9 in North Vancouver. We have summer camps at our North Vancouver location for about 7 weeks (starting on 2nd July), as well as summer camps in Kitsilano, Burnaby, East Van, Steveston, and White Rock. Individual summer camps last 1 week.
Notes
Camps are from 9 am – 3 pm, with options to extend these times using our optional pre-camp and/or after-camp supervision (照看) services. Guided by experienced North Vancouver school teachers, our summer camps offer exceptional levels of safety, enjoyment and education.
Prices
The regular price for each child is $100 per week. By booking 4 weeks or more of our Vancouver summer camps, you could save up to 20% off our regular price. We're confident you won't find a better value-for-money Vancouver summer camp!
Additional options
Pre-camp Supervision Pre-camp&After-camp Supervision After-camp Supervision
8 am – 9 am 8 am – 5 pm, including a small snack 3 pm – 5 pm, including a small snack and a drink
+$15 per day +$30 per day +$25 per day
21.What do we know about the summer camps
A. They come to an end in September.
B. They offer a wide range of activities.
C. They provide free supervision services.
D. They are only available at one location.
22.Who are Pear Tree Education's summer camps targeted at
A. Young kids.
B. Experienced parents.
C. University students.
D. High school teachers.
23.What's the regular price for a five-week summer camp
A. $80.
B. $100.
C. $400.
D. $500.
B
A whale shark under the waves caught in a ray of sunlight, a snow leopard (豹) moving forward with its eyes locked on yours – these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but in fact they were captured by a paintbrush.
British artist Sophie Green often creates paintings of endangered animal species. With a following of over 115,000 on a social platform, she's not doing so badly.
Last year, one of Green's works was auctioned (拍卖) at the Royal Geographical Society in London. It was a painting of a chimp (黑猩猩), called Wounda, which had been rescued from a illegal trade by the Jane Goodall Institute in the Republic of Congo. When Wounda arrived at the institute, she was in desperate need of medical attention, but since receiving treatment, she has made a full recovery and now lives in an island reserve.
Profits from all Green's artworks goes towards funding a range of projects, from shark and turtle research to conservation for African land mammals.
As a child, Green was diagnosed (诊断) with selective-mutism – a form of anxiety, meaning she wouldn't speak in class or to her teachers. Consequently, she bathed herself in nature. Green believed painting can be more effective than photography, because it affords more control over the composition. “If you want the animal to be looking directly into your eyes, then you can do that,” she said.
Green's process differs from piece to piece. She often finds images for inspiration everywhere, sometimes using photographs captured by herself or her friends, and sometimes surfing the Internet to find images of the creature she wants to paint. Often, the final piece comes from a combination of several images.
Her goal is to encourage action from people who view the artwork. “If you've looked into the animal's eyes, I think it's much harder to forget that there's so much going on in the world right now and so many animals that need our help,” Green said.
24.What does the author start the text with
A. Photographs of animals.
B. Excellence of Green's works.
C. Limitations of Green's works.
D. Impacts of animal-focused paintings.
25.Why is Green's painting about a rescued chimp mentioned
A. To stress her environmental awareness.
B. To display the main theme of her works.
C. To encourage people to support the auction.
D. To show her contribution to protecting animals.
27.What do we know about Green's art-making process
A. She often turns to others for help.
B. She mainly relies on online information.
C. She observes real animals to get inspiration.
D. She combines different images into her work.
28.What does Green mean in the last paragraph
A. Criticizing people for ignoring the endangered animals.
B. Emphasizing the importance of eye contact with animals.
C. Highlighting the emotional impact of the work on viewers.
D. Showing her paintings are more realistic than photographs.
C
It was a Tuesday night. In my apartment, I was doing three things at once – packing for a trip, trying to get dinner on the table and taking turns with my husband to calm a crying baby. Behind me, one work message after another popped up on my computer screen. I ignored them all. During dinner, a text appeared on my phone: “Where are u ” asked my colleague.
I didn't reply to the text. This wasn't the first time I'd ignored a digital summons (召唤). I didn't mean to be disrespectful, but I was also aware of what I wanted my silence to communicate: This is not a priority for me now.
For those who want to be polite, text-based digital communications can be extremely demanding. Ignoring a text message or an email feels rude, but should it
Cal Newport, the author of A World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload, has argued in his book that the etiquette (礼节) of digital communications is and should be different from that of in-person or phone conversation, especially when it comes to the back and forth of hellos, goodbyes and other pleasantries (打趣话). “In an in-person conversation it can feel rude not to finalize an exchange,” he explained. “But in the context of digital communication, the sender often prefers avoiding the receipt of additional messages when possible.”
Besides, in an era when we understand more and more the importance of rest and time away from screens, it is essential to prioritize our peace of mind and relationships with the people in our lives: when we're on vacation; when it's after 7 pm; when we're at the dinner table.
It's also worth asking yourself who pressures you for immediate replies. Perhaps it's not the message sender, but you. A recent study found that we tend to overestimate our colleagues’ expectations for non-urgent work emails outside of work hours. So instead of criticizing yourself for not responding right away, consider slowing down and giving yourself a break.
28.How does the author feel about ignoring the work message during family time
A. Guilty.
B. Justified.
C. Indifferent.
D. Disrespectful.
29.How does Cal Newport view the etiquette of digital communication compared to that of in-person conversation
A. It should be the same.
B. It should be abandoned.
C. It should be more formal.
D. It should be less demanding.
30.What should we do according to the last paragraph
A. Remember to put our family in the first place.
B. Find a good way to balance our work and life.
C. Realize the urgency and importance of our work.
D. Avoid pushing ourselves to respond to messages.
31.Which of the following questions can be answered in the text
A. Is it always rude to ignore digital communications
B. Does politeness matter a lot in digital communications
C. Why should we depend less on digital communications
D. How can we express ourselves in digital communications
D
Rammed earth (夯土) parts of the Great Wall have been regarded as a weak point in its structure. But they developed a natural line of defense against the approaching risk of worsening, a new study has found.
The soil surfaces on the Great Wall are covered by a “living skin” of tiny, rootless plants and microorganisms known as biocrusts that are a source of the heritage site's staying power, according to soil ecologist Matthew Bowker, coauthor of the study published in the journal Science Advances.
Examining samples taken from over 483 kilometers across eight rammed earth sections of the site built between 1368 and 1644, the study authors found that more than two-thirds of the area is covered in biocrusts. And the researchers discovered that samples with biocrusts were three times as strong as those without. The secretions (分泌物) and structural layers of biocrusts form a “sticky network” of soil particles that promote strength and stability against negative forces threatening the Great Wall.
Most of the communities that make up a biocrust start from a single organism that grows and makes the environments it grows within suitable for others. Although they're still easily affected by climate change, these constantly-evolving organisms are expected to use internal mechanisms to adapt to future extremes, said Emmanuel Salifu, an assistant professor at Arizona State University. “Even if we said warmer temperatures, they're suited to performing in those conditions,” he said. “We assume they'll be better able to survive if we engineer their growth at scale.” Salifu sees the new study as evidence of the potential advantages of engineering biocrusts for the conservation of earthen heritage sites.
Beyond its status as a tourist destination, the Great Wall has great cultural significance, which is why the biocrusts preserving it are so important, said study coauthor Bo Xiao, a professor from China Agricultural University.
32.What do the underlined words “a natural line of defense” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. The protective role of biocrusts.
B. The deep research into biocrusts.
C. The cultural value of the Great Wall.
D. The poor protection of the Great Wall.
33.How did the researchers confirm the beneficial effects of biocrusts
A. By referring to previous studies.
B. By measuring the scale of biocrusts.
C. By comparing the collected samples.
D. By analyzing the secretions of biocrusts.
34.What is implied in Emmanuel Salifu's words
A. The bright future of plant engineering.
B. International recognition of the current study.
C. The growing seriousness of global climate change.
D. Possibilities for applying biotechnology to biocrusts.
35.What might be the best title for the text
A. A “living skin” is protecting the Great Wall
B. A “living skin” is forming on the Great Wall
C. Biocrusts play a key role in scientific studies
D. Biocrusts show their powerful ability to survive
七选五
We often see a design on product packaging with arrows following each other in a circle. Actually, it is a symbol to indicate the product is recyclable, or that it is made from recycled materials. 36 At that time, environmentalists wanted to make it easier for people to recycle.
One of the reasons to use the recycling symbol is to encourage people to recycle. When seeing the symbol, people may feel guilty about throwing the product away. Besides, it can be printed on waste containers. 37 Even if they are not familiar with the recycling process, this provides clear guidance.
Plastics are often printed with a resin identification code (塑料分类标志) which is inside the recycling symbol. This code indicates the material used to make the plastic, allowing plastics to be sorted for recycling. 38
Companies display the recycling symbol on recycled products. It not only promotes their products, but also raises awareness about the practice of recycling. 39 Because they believe recycled products are more environmentally friendly.
When products are made with recycled materials, the packaging must indicate the percentage of recycled products involved. For example, some companies use 5% post-consumer content to make paper. 40 This results in a significant difference in quality between the two types of paper. In this case, using a different recycling symbol helps to prevent confusion among people.
A. However, others use a higher percentage.
B. There are many types of recycling symbols.
C. It allows people to deal with recycled goods properly.
D. This reflects that recycling supports the circular economy.
E. Some individuals also place great importance on recycled products.
F. These codes are universal, making global plastic handling much easier.
G. The concept of a universal recycling symbol was popularized in the 1970s.
完形填空
Alice, age 7: “Mom, do I have to brush my hair today ”
Me: “Yes, it would be great if you could brush it every day.”
In Alice's world at that time, brushing hair was a(n) 41 task. I knew back then that this feeling would not last forever and that one day I would have to 42 her away from the mirror. And 43, as she grew older, my 44 came true.
At 14, there was no such thing as a 45 trip outside for Alice. She became 46 of her appearance. Hair had to be brushed and clothes 47 multiple times before she would leave the house.
We often talked about how 48 qualities matter more than appearance. Each time, Alice would 49 me that she knew looks weren't crucial. However, when she looked good outwardly, she felt more 50 inside, which made her a kinder person.
I will never be happy to see my daughter spend a long time 51. But I know it's part of her 52 up. Creating an individual 53 is a natural part of the teenage process.
Just as she learned over the years that hair-brushing is a good idea, so will she 54 learn that it's okay to go out in a less-than-perfect outfit sometimes. Somewhere deep down, her 55 self still knows that.
41. A. inconvenient B. pleasant C. easy D. necessary
42. A. frighten B. drag C. drive D. send
43. A. hence B. indeed C. absolutely D. meanwhile
44. A. prediction B. dream C. vision D. fear
45. A. long B. short C. planned D. sudden
46. A. ashamed B. mindful C. afraid D. proud
47. A. changed B. washed C. made D. bought
48. A. mental B. inner C. physical D. outer
49. A. warn B. remind C. disappoint D. advise
50. A. curious B. nervous C. relaxed D. confident
51. A. getting ready B. working out C. waking D. growing
52. A. cheering B. giving C. identity D. character
53. A. habit B. skill C. fortunately D. frequently
54. A. hopefully B. apparently C. youthful D. older
55. A. 7-year-old B. 14-year-old C. youthful D. older
语填原文
With its wonderful ___56___ (combine) of music, dance and drama, a Wu Opera staged by a professional group from Zhejiang Province received ___57___ warm welcome from audiences in Madrid, Spain this autumn.
The performance, ___58___ (present) by the Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Center, ___59___ (draw) a crowded audience of some 1000 people. “I found it very ___60___ (attract) and unique,” Patricia Garcia, a music teacher, said after watching the show. She said it was her first time that she ___61___ (enjoy) Wu Opera. “I loved it because of its color, the gestures and how simple it was ___62___ (understand) what was going on. I felt like I was magically transported ___63___ China.”
Some members of the audience, such as Rebeca Maato, had journeyed from afar to attend the performance. As a violinist with an orchestra for 33 years, Maato was fascinated by the show. She said excitedly, “The musical registers (声区) of Wu Opera differ greatly from ___64___ of western music. The performers are, undoubtedly, well-rounded artists, ___65___ astonishing acrobatics and elegant dancing are really remarkable.”
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节：应用文写作：（满分 15 分）
假定你是李华，是校英文戏剧社团的成员。近期成员们在撰写一份英文戏剧赏析论文时遇到了困难，同学们就是否借助 AI 完成论文产生了争议。请你用英语写一篇短文，发在小组线上讨论群里。内容包括：
你对借助 AI 帮助的看法；
你的建议和计划。
注意：
写作词数应为 80 左右；
请在答题卡相应的位置作答。
第二节：（满分 25 分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A couple of months before I started high school, my parents gave me the greatest gift any teenage boy would ask for: a cell phone. I lived on that phone all summer. I always texted my friends, even at night. And I paid no attention to the people and things around myself. Being connected to the Internet was more important than being present.
So, you can imagine my displeasure when the time came for our family vacation that year. It was not the Disneyland trip or beach vacation that I had been hoping for. “This year,” my dad said, “we’ll be doing something special, something I used to do with my dad when I was a kid. We’re going camping in the forest!”
His excitement was met with a disappointed sigh, which was my communication style at that age. But he had made the decision and would not change his mind. I comforted myself by telling myself that it was still a vacation. I remained uninfluenced while they were busy preparing for the vacation.
My mind was on my phone, the texts flying back and forth. I focused on the screen in my hands so much that the first time I looked up was when we drove across a bridge on the trip to our campsite.
I looked out of the window and saw a fast-moving river. The air blowing into the car from the open windows was hot and smelled of trees. But that didn't matter to me. The reason why I had looked up was something far more serious and annoying. My phone no longer had service. The signal was weak. During the last hour of the drive, there was no signal at all.
注意：
续写词数应为 150 左右；
请按如下格式作答。
When we finally arrived at the campsite, I stepped out of the car with a long face.
The next morning I was woken up by soft rays of the sun.