2024-2025学年度第二学期高一期中考试模拟
（英语）试卷
卷面满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号准确填写在答题卡的对应位置上。
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第一部分 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
Building with 3D printing technology is sparking widespread interest in the construction industry. Besides reducing waste and our impact on the environment, it can speed up construction from weeks, or months, to days. To see how the technology can change the world around us, here are some projects that highlight bold ideas in 3D print building.
Instant Neighborhood
Community building takes on new meaning with the creation of a neighborhood of 3D printed homes in Tabasco, Mexico, aimed at tackling global homelessness. American non-profit New Story and tech company ICON built each concrete house from start to completion in 24 hours. New Story says its aim is to provide shelter for people without homes around the world.
Nested Housing
Shamballa is the idea of Italian 3D print construction company WASP. This project uses soil and straw to build a home in days that cost only 48 Euros in materials and energy. Its round designs are based on the wasp(黄蜂)nest. Each home features a laboratory with a desktop 3D printer for making furniture, artistic objects and more.
Think Schools
African island state Madagascar is hosting one of the world’s most forward-thinking school building projects. Non-profit Thinking Huts is using 3D print technology to provide schools where children have little or no access to education. Schools are built using local materials and low carbon concrete in under a week.
Concrete Steps
Researchers at the Swiss University ETH Zurich used concrete 3D printing to build the 16 metre long curved Striatus footbridge in a couple of days. The project used500 layers of concrete and53 hollow blocks, held in place by compression(压缩). This reduces materials by up to 70 percent, and the entire bridge can be pulled down and recycled.
1．What could be the inspiration behind the design of Nested Housing
A．A featured laboratory. B．A forward-thinking school
C．A round wasp nest. D．A long stone bridge.
2．Which 3D construction project can be torn down and reused
A．Instant Neighborhood. B．Concrete Steps.
C．Think School. D．Nested Housing.
3．What do these four 3D building projects have in common
A．They use local materials. B．They are affordable to the homeless
C．They are high in cost. D．They make construction faster.
【答案】1．C 2．B 3．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了四个利用3D打印技术在建筑领域的创新项目，包括即时社区、嵌套住房、思考学校和混凝土台阶，这些项目分别针对全球无家可归问题、低成本住房、教育资源缺乏和环保建筑材料的使用，展示了3D打印技术在建筑行业中的巨大潜力和影响力。
1．细节理解题。根据“Nested Housing”部分中的“Its round designs are based on the wasp(黄蜂)nest.(它的圆形设计是基于黄蜂巢的)”可知，Nested Housing的设计灵感来源于圆形的黄蜂巢。故选C项。
2．细节理解题。根据“Concrete Steps”部分中的“This reduces materials by up to 70 percent, and the entire bridge can be pulled down and recycled.( 这可以将材料减少多达70%，而且整座桥可以被拆除并回收利用)”可知，Concrete Steps 这个3D建筑项目可以被拆除并重新利用。故选B项。
3．推理判断题。根据“Instant Neighborhood”部分中的“American non-profit New Story and tech company ICON built each concrete house from start to completion in 24 hours.( 美国非营利组织New Story和科技公司ICON合作，从开始到完成，每个混凝土房屋的建造时间仅为24小时)”、“Nested Housing”部分中的“This project uses soil and straw to build a home in days(在“嵌套式住宅”项目中，该项目使用土壤和稻草在几天内建造一个家)”、“Think Schools”部分中的“Schools are built using local materials and low carbon concrete in under a week(在“思考学校”部分，学校是使用当地材料和低碳混凝土在不到一周的时间内建成的).”以及“Concrete Steps”部分中的“Researchers at the Swiss University ETH Zurich used concrete 3D printing to build the 16 metre long curved Striatus footbridge in a couple of days(在“混凝土台阶”部分，瑞士苏黎世联邦理工学院的研究人员使用混凝土3D打印技术，在几天内建造了16米长的曲线Striatus人行桥)”可知，这四个3D建筑项目的共同之处在于它们都加快了建筑施工速度。故选D项。
B
Having lost his eyesight in childhood, countless difficulties once stood in Ang Ziyu’s path as he experienced an academic life. However, in June, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science and was ready to attend a course for a master’s degree, proving that his courage, determination and resilience (适应力) helped him get over difficulties caused by his visual disability. Ang was admitted to Minzu University of China in 2020, scoring 635 out of a possible 750 in the national college entrance exam, and became the university’s first-ever student with visual disability.
Worries came along with the joy of college admission. Would he be able to take care of himself on campus Would he be able to learn abstract knowledge in Braille (盲文) Could he meet the graduation requirements four years later “The greatest fear is the unknown. I did encounter many problems after entering college, but there was always a way,” said Ang.
“Only after a month did I become familiar with the campus roads. I used to buy meals at certain stalls (摊位) in the self-service restaurant because of familiarity, but as a senior now, I would like to try every food I haven’t eaten yet before I leave the college,” Ang said. “Sometimes he walks faster than I do. He uses a stick more to remind people that he is blind, in case he knocks into others, rather than needing it to walk,” said Bai Lu, his teacher.
Greater challenges came from education activities. As an information and computing science major, Ang needs to take many math courses that contain symbols and geometry, which are difficult to express in Braille. On the one hand, Ang has made some new adjustments to the writing rules of Braille to better deal with the math calculations. On the other hand, more intelligent screen-reading software, able to read many mathematical symbols and Greek letters, has become a convenience. In addition, voluntary schoolmates organized by the school would read the textbooks and math questions for him to assist his study.
In terms of final exams, Ang answered the same test papers as his classmates did, but in a special way. Ang would first transcribe (把……转成) the questions read to him, then answer them in Braille in 1.5 times the standard exam time. When given scores, Ang would read his answers to the teachers face to face.
4．What does the underlined word “meet” in the second paragraph mean
A．Identify. B．Satisfy. C．Recommend. D．Replace.
5．Why did Ang buy meals at certain stalls at first
A．The foods there were much tastier. B．He knew or recognized the stalls better.
C．The prices of foods there were lower. D．The stalls’ service quality was much better.
6．How can we best describe Ang according to the text
A．Grateful and humorous. B．Helpful and considerate.
C．Intelligent and independent. D．Hardworking and adaptable.
7．Which can be the best title for the news report
A．Blind student completes college with resilience
B．Countless difficulties stand in blind student’s path
C．Blind student attends course for bachelor’s degree
D．University’s first-ever student with visual disability
【答案】4．B 5．B 6．D 7．A
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了有视力障碍的Ang Ziyu通过自己的勇气、决心和韧性完成了大学学习获得学位，并准备攻读硕士的故事。
4．词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“Worries came along with the joy of college admission. Would he be able to take care of himself on campus Would he be able to learn abstract knowledge in Braille (盲文) (大学录取的喜悦伴随着忧虑而来。他在校园里能照顾好自己吗？他能用盲文学习抽象知识吗？)”及划线词后文“the graduation requirements four years later (四年后的毕业要求)”可知，此处描述进入大学后的担忧，即，能否达到毕业的要求，meet与此处satisfy“满足”意思相近。故选B。
5．细节理解题。根据文章第三段““Only after a month did I become familiar with the campus roads. I used to buy meals at certain stalls (摊位) in the self-service restaurant because of familiarity, but as a senior now, I would like to try every food I haven’t eaten yet before I leave the college,” Ang said. (Ang说：“一个月后，我才熟悉了校园道路。因为熟悉，我过去常常在自助餐厅的某些摊位上买饭，但现在作为一名大四学生，我想在离开学校之前尝试每一种我还没有吃过的食物。”)”可知，刚开始Ang在特定的摊位上买饭是因为他更熟悉或更能认出了那些摊位。故选B。
6．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“However, in June, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science and was ready to attend a course for a master’s degree, proving that his courage, determination and resilience (适应力) helped him get over difficulties caused by his visual disability. (然而，今年6月，他获得了理学学士学位，并准备攻读硕士学位，这证明了他的勇气、决心和韧性帮助他克服了视力障碍带来的困难。)”可知，Ang是努力的，他最终获得了学士学位并攻读硕士学位；根据文章第四段“On the one hand, Ang has made some new adjustments to the writing rules of Braille to better deal with the math calculations. (一方面，Ang对盲文的书写规则做了一些新的调整，以更好地处理数学计算。)”可知，Ang能自己做出调整从而更好地进行数学计算说明他适应力强。故选D。
7．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“However, in June, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science and was ready to attend a course for a master’s degree, proving that his courage, determination and resilience (适应力) helped him get over difficulties caused by his visual disability. (然而，今年6月，他获得了理学学士学位，并准备攻读硕士学位，这证明了他的勇气、决心和韧性帮助他克服了视力障碍带来的困难。)”及全文内容可知，本文介绍了有视力障碍的Ang Ziyu通过自己的勇气、决心和韧性完成了大学学习获得学位，并准备攻读硕士的故事。故A选项“失明学生凭借坚韧完成大学学业”适合作为本文最佳标题。故选A。
C
A few days ago, I watched a video of myself talking in perfect Chinese. I’ve been studying the language on and off for only a few years, and I’m far from fluent. But there I was, pronouncing each character just as a native speaker would. “My favorite food is sushi,” I said — wo zui xihuan de shiwu shi shousi.
I’d created the video using software from a Los Angeles-based artificial-intelligence start-up called HeyGen. The technology, which only needs a single selfie and a script to generate deepfake videos of real people “saying” almost anything, is a testament (证明) to the advancements in AI language tools. This got me thinking about the declining interest in language learning with fewer students enrolling in foreign language courses and the decrease of English proficiency among young people in some places.
AI translation, integrated into social media and messaging platforms, seems to be everywhere. Even language-learning apps are using AI-generated content in their marketing. However, language translation is an art rather than a science. Something enormous will be lost in exchange for that convenience. As Anne, a Chinese translator said, “Building a ladder between widely different languages, such as Chinese and English, is sometimes as difficult as a doctor building a bridge in a patient’s heart,”
Language learning fosters cultural competency, a skill that AI cannot simply copy. Learning a different way to speak, read, and write helps people discover new ways to see the world. No machine can replace such a profoundly human experience. Deborah Cohn, a language professor, emphasizes that language learning is actually about understanding and connecting with different cultures; Instead of abandoning language courses in favor of AI, some educators advocate for emphasizing the intercultural aspects of language learning. Paula Krebs of the MLA points out that even with a “universal translator”, sometimes, the greater meaning of people’s utterance (言辞) remains a mystery.
In essence, while AI language tools offer convenience, they lack the depth and cultural insight that comes from human language learning. The challenge and beauty of learning a language are in understanding the cultural tapestry (织锦) that weaves through words, something AI has yet to achieve.
8．Why does the author give the example in paragraph 1
A．To promote the language software.
B．To show off his Chinese language skills.
C．To prove learning a language is a wasted effort.
D．To encourage critical thinking about AI language tools.
9．What can we learn from paragraph 3
A．AI translation deserves more attention.
B．Language apps play a key role in marketing.
C．Language translation is far beyond technology.
D．Learning a different language is an uphill battle.
10．What is the key benefit of learning a language according to the passage
A．Better digital literacy.
B．Improved translation skills.
C．Deeper cultural confidence.
D．Effective intercultural interaction.
11．What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A．AI language tools offer convenience.
B．AI facilitates language learning in terms of culture.
C．AI is far from perfect in helping language understanding.
D．AI has achieved success in the development of language learning tools.
【答案】8．D 9．C 10．D 11．C
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人工智能语言工具的便利性与语言学习的文化深度之间的差异，作者引导我们对人工智能语言工具进行批判性思考然后得出结论：人工智能在帮助语言理解方面远非完美。
8．推理判断题。由文章第一段“A few days ago, I watched a video of myself talking in perfect Chinese. I’ve been studying the language on and off for only a few years, and I’m far from fluent. But there I was, pronouncing each character just as a native speaker would. ‘My favorite food is sushi,’ I said — wo zui xihuan de shiwu shi shousi.(几天前，我看了一段我自己说一口流利汉语的视频。我断断续续地学习这门语言才几年，还远谈不上流利。但我就这样，每个字的发音就像母语人士一样。‘我最喜欢的食物是寿司，’我说——我最喜欢吃寿司。)”以及下文，尤其是最后一段中“In essence, while AI language tools offer convenience, they lack the depth and cultural insight that comes from human language learning.(从本质上讲，虽然人工智能语言工具提供了便利，但它们缺乏人类语言学习所带来的深度和文化洞察力。)”可知，文章第一段以作者自己的体验引出AI语言工具，然后鼓励对AI语言工具进行批判性思考。故选D项。
9．推理判断题。由文章第三段中“However, language translation is an art rather than a science. Something enormous will be lost in exchange for that convenience.(然而，语言翻译是一门艺术，而不是一门科学。为了换取这种便利，将失去一些巨大的东西。)”以及“Building a ladder between widely different languages, such as Chinese and English, is sometimes as difficult as a doctor building a bridge in a patient’s heart,(在广泛不同的语言（如中文和英文）之间建立一个阶梯，有时就像医生在病人心中架起一座桥梁一样困难，)”可知，语言翻译并不是技术能解决的问题，它远远超出了技术范畴。故选C项。
10．细节理解题。由文章第四段中“Deborah Cohn, a language professor, emphasizes that language learning is actually about understanding and connecting with different cultures; Instead of abandoning language courses in favor of Al, some educators advocate for emphasizing the intercultural aspects of language learning. (语言教授黛博拉·科恩强调，语言学习实际上是关于理解和联系不同的文化；一些教育工作者主张强调语言学习的跨文化方面，而不是放弃语言课程而选择人工智能。)”可知，学习语言的主要好处是有效的跨文化互动。故选D项。
11．推理判断题。由文章最后一段“In essence, while AI language tools offer convenience, they lack the depth and cultural insight that comes from human language learning. The challenge and beauty of learning a language are in understanding the cultural tapestry(织锦)that weaves through words, something AI has yet to achieve.(本质上，虽然人工智能语言工具提供了便利，但它们缺乏人类语言学习的深度和文化洞察力。学习一门语言的挑战和美妙之处在于理解通过单词编织的文化挂毯，这是人工智能尚未实现的。)”可知，作者在最后一段表明人工智能在帮助语言理解方面远非完美，因为人工智能语言工具缺乏人类语言学习的深度和文化洞察力。故选C项。
D
A broken heart and a sad ending to a long friendship. That’s something most of us have experienced, or probably will. After all, it’s part of human life. But the experience can be hard to get over.
But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. It can arouse the desire to connect with others.
Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. A recent study from Germany found the emotional influence of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy (同情), and a desire for positive connection with others. That, itself, is psychologically healing. It draws you away from concentration on yourself, and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort.
Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was “beautiful but sad” improved their mood. In fact, it did so when the person first consciously accept the situation causing their sadness, and then began listening to the sad music. That is, when they intended that the sad music might help, they found that it did.
These findings link with other studies that show accepting your sad situation emotionally leads to healing and growth beyond it. It seems unbelievable but it does make sense. For example, research from Cornell University found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it as a step towards growth and change, encourages people to find a pathway through it, beyond it. As Churchill famously said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” That discomfort points you towards creating a plan, a new action. It brings hope.
12．What can we learn from Paragraph 3&4
A．Sad music can make people help others.
B．Sad music can make sad people feel better.
C．Sad music can make people believe in themselves.
D．Sad music can make people concentrate on themselves.
13．What does the phrase underlined in the last paragraph mean
A．Hearing a swear word used by enemies.
B．Avoiding a place to go after death.
C．Getting an extremely pleasant time.
D．Having an-unbearable experience.
14．How does the author develop this article
A．By presenting research findings. B．By giving directions.
C．By listing authoritative figures. D．By comparing examples.
15．Which of the following can be the best title for the article
A．How to Find Pathways through Heartaches
B．How We React to a Broken Heart Matters a Lot
C．What We Can Do to Overcome Discomfort in Life
D．Why Listening to Sad Music Heals Your Broken Heart
【答案】12．B 13．D 14．A 15．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了听悲伤的音乐在治愈心灵创伤中的作用，相关研究表明，听悲伤的音乐可以帮助人们重新感受到生活的快乐和希望，唤起同理心，并激发与他人建立积极联系的欲望。
12．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. (悲伤的音乐可以帮助你从破碎的心灵中治愈和振作起来。)”和第四段中“Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was ‘beautiful but sad’ improved their mood. (肯特大学的另一项实验发现，当人们感到悲伤时，听‘美丽但悲伤’的音乐可以改善他们的情绪。)”可知，悲伤的音乐对悲伤的人而言有治愈作用，能改善他们的情绪，即可以让他们感觉好一些。故选B项。
13．词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“That discomfort points you towards creating a plan, a new action. It brings hope. (这种不适会让你制定一个计划，一个新的行动。它带来了希望。)”可推知，此处描述的一种不适的、糟糕的经历。结合选项内容可知，画线短语意思应该是“有难以忍受的经历”。故选D项。
14． 推理判断题。根据第三段中“A recent study from Germany found the emotional influence of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy (同情), and a desire for positive connection with others. (德国最近的一项研究发现，听悲伤的音乐对情绪的影响是一种同理心的唤起，以及与他人建立积极联系的渴望。)”、第四段中“Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was ‘beautiful but sad’ improved their mood. (肯特大学的另一项实验发现，当人们感到悲伤时，听‘美丽但悲伤’的音乐可以改善他们的情绪。)”和最后一段中“For example, research from Cornell University found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it as a step towards growth and change, encourages people to find a pathway through it, beyond it. (例如，康奈尔大学的研究发现，接受对生活经历或新情况的不适，并将其视为迈向成长和改变的一步，会鼓励人们找到克服和超越它的途径。)”可知，文章呈现了多个研究结果，来表明听悲伤音乐的积极作用。故选A项。
15．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中“But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. (但研究表明，心痛是有缓解途径的。听悲伤的音乐是主要的一种途径。)”可知，文章主要介绍了听悲伤的音乐在治愈心灵创伤中的作用，这些作用包括帮助人们重新感受到生活的快乐和希望，唤起同理心，并激发与他人建立积极联系的欲望等。因此，D项“为什么听悲伤的音乐能治愈你破碎的心”契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D项。
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s no surprise that there’s a link between exercise and mental health. But scientists have now made it official: research has found a direct connection between movement and mood. Why does exercise hold so many benefits for our mental health 16 .
When our muscles tighten, chains of amino acids (氨基酸) called myokines (肌细胞因子) are released into the bloodstream. 17 . This communication increases adaptation to stress, reduces symptoms of anxiety and has a direct effect on depression.
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that treatment for depression can be much more effective when physical activity is added to the usual care. 18 . “While exercise is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, physical activity can complement and enhance the effects of the treatment,” says lead researcher Ben Singh, a research fellow at the University of South Australia. He says regular exercise in a group setting can boost self-esteem and decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Exercise helps build key connections between the networks within the brain, too. 19 . Studies have shown that physical activity stimulates creativity, sharpens judgement skills and improves mental energy. It can also help to slow age-related cognitive decline, possibly even slowing the pace of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
20 . In this way you’ll keep going back to them. Experts suggest that you aim for a minimum of 10 to 30 minutes, three to five days each week. Getting sweaty is good for your body and mind.
A．It can improve overall cognitive performance
B．They help your muscles and organs communicate
C．The answer, studies say, lies in our brain chemistry
D．Here are the suggestions that you are supposed to pay attention to
E．It is amazing to consider how moving our bodies can affect our minds
F．To get the biggest health boost, the key is to be engaged in sports you enjoy
G．Participants found benefits after 12 weeks of exercising for 30 to 60 minutes a day
【答案】16．C 17．B 18．G 19．A 20．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了运动对心理健康有着积极作用，并阐述运动和情绪之间存在直接联系的原因。
16．根据上文“Why does exercise hold so many benefits for our mental health (为什么运动对我们的心理健康有这么多好处？)”可知，本句主要回答上文的问题，结合后文“When our muscles tighten, chains of amino acids (氨基酸) called myokines (肌细胞因子) are released into the bloodstream.(当我们的肌肉收紧时，被称为肌促因子的氨基酸链被释放到血液中)”提到chains of amino acids氨基酸链的被释放，体现了正是C选项中chemistry的体现。故C选项“研究表明，答案在于我们大脑中的化学物质”符合语境，故选C。
17．根据上文“When our muscles tighten, chains of amino acids (氨基酸) called myokines (肌细胞因子) are released into the bloodstream.(当我们的肌肉收紧时，被称为肌促因子的氨基酸链被释放到血液中)”以及后文“This communication increases adaptation to stress, reduces symptoms of anxiety and has a direct effect on depression.(这种交流增加了对压力的适应，减少了焦虑的症状，并对抑郁有直接影响)”可知，本句承接上文，说明氨基酸链的具体作用，B选项中they指代空格前chains of amino acids，和空格后This communication指选项 your muscles and organs communicate。故B选项“它们帮助你的肌肉和器官交流”符合语境，故选B。
18．根据上文“A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that treatment for depression can be much more effective when physical activity is added to the usual care.(最近发表在《英国运动医学杂志》上的一项研究表明，如果在日常护理中加入体育活动，抑郁症的治疗会更有效)”以及后文““While exercise is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, physical activity can complement and enhance the effects of the treatment,” says lead researcher Ben Singh, a research fellow at the University of South Australia. He says regular exercise in a group setting can boost self-esteem and decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness.(南澳大利亚大学研究员、首席研究员本·辛格说:“虽然运动不能代替专业的心理健康治疗，但体育活动可以补充并增强治疗效果。”他说，在团体环境中定期锻炼可以增强自尊，减少孤立感和孤独感)”可知，本句主要就上文加入体育活动展开具体说明，且此处涉及研究，推测本句与研究中的参与者有关。故G选项“参与者在12周后发现每天锻炼30到60分钟是有益的”符合语境，故选G。
19．根据上文“Exercise helps build key connections between the networks within the brain, too.(锻炼也有助于建立大脑网络之间的关键连接)”以及后文“Studies have shown that physical activity stimulates creativity, sharpens judgement skills and improves mental energy. It can also help to slow age-related cognitive decline, possibly even slowing the pace of developing Alzheimer’s disease.(研究表明，体育活动可以激发创造力，提高判断能力，提高精神能量。它还可以帮助减缓与年龄相关的认知衰退，甚至可能减缓阿尔茨海默病的发展速度)”可知，本句主要是在说明体育活动对人的大脑的具体好处，故A选项“它可以提高整体认知能力”符合语境，故选A。
20．根据后文“In this way you’ll keep going back to them. Experts suggest that you aim for a minimum of 10 to 30 minutes, three to five days each week. Getting sweaty is good for your body and mind.(这样你就会不断回到他们身边。专家建议，你的目标是每周至少锻炼3到5天，每次10到30分钟。出汗对你的身心都有好处)”可知，该空位于文章末段，起到总结作用，另外空格后面In this way对应F选项中to be engaged in sports you enjoy，them指代sports。故F选项“为了最大程度地促进健康，关键是要参加你喜欢的运动”符合语境，故选F。
第二部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Schools That Are Bringing Poor Kids...
A college degree is, in most cases, the key to more money and a more comfortable standard of living. But that pathway to higher earnings is more 21 to some than others: A lot of leading colleges do not enroll a lot of low-income students, and as a result, they’re not 22 very many students from low-income households into the middle and upper classes. 23 , though strategies for enrolling and preserving low-income students are usually mentioned, they can be tough to 24 at scale.
Dozens of top colleges and universities have more students from the top 1 percent of the income scale than the 25 60 percent. And that’s a problem if colleges hope to escape the common 26 that they are little more than a finishing school for the elite (精英).
But there are institutions — a lot of them — that have strong track records of 27 the socioeconomic fortunes of students. If higher education is supposed to be the great equalizer (平衡器), these institutions — from community colleges to public regional four-year colleges — are the ones that are doing the most work.
Colleges should be 28 recruiting and enrolling low-income students — and that means more than targeting ads to 29 students on social media. It means a commitment to going where they are — areas that a lot of schools do not typically recruit — and publicize the process of going to college. Then they should be supporting students with 30 when the students get to campus — whether it’s writing centers, generous financial aid packages, or simply sympathetic academic advisors who perhaps came from low-income backgrounds themselves. And it is also preparing students for jobs after college and building relationships with businesses that 31 the process of finding post-graduation employment for students, especially for those whose parents don’t have their own professional 32 .
Pace ranks first among private colleges in motivating its students from the lowest levels of the income scale and into the middle and upper class. There are a lot of ways in which people of privilege (特权) 33 their college years or having unpaid internships (实习) or having the social capital to get certain jobs. But colleges can fill those 34 , particularly for low-income students, helping students get jobs, or sustaining them with programs that help them land paid internships with top companies. We can provide strong networks through faculty and staff as well to help a new generation, a new, socioeconomically 35 generation, achieve the American dream.
21．A．important B．necessary C．available D．realistic
22．A．evaluating B．urging C．refusing D．promoting
23．A．However B．What’s more C．In contrast D．On the whole
24．A．implement B．replace C．overcome D．track
25．A．minimum B．bottom C．fixed D．estimated
26．A．criticism B．comment C．practice D．goal
27．A．worsening B．claiming C．improving D．denying
28．A．directly B．strictly C．actively D．cautiously
29．A．urban B．native C．suburban D．prospective
30．A．resources B．coaches C．skills D．funds
31．A．push B．ease C．slow D．affect
32．A．trainings B．careers C．standards D．networks
33．A．benefit from B．invest in C．fit into D．advance through
34．A．vacancies B．gaps C．bottoms D．blanks
35．A．competitive B．responsible C．diverse D．dynamic
【答案】
21．C 22．D 23．B 24．A 25．B 26．A 27．C 28．C 29．D 30．A 31．B 32．D 33．A 34．B 35．C
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要阐述大学应该为贫困学生实现阶级跨越所能够提供的帮助。
21．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但这条通往更高收入的途径对一些人来说比其他人更容易获得。A. important重要的；B. necessary有必要的；C. available可用的，可获得的；D. realistic现实的。根据“A lot of leading colleges do not enroll a lot of low-income students”可知，许多顶尖大学不招收很多低收入学生，所以收入较高家庭的学生比低收入家庭的孩子更容易走大学这条路，也就是这条途径对一些人来说比另一些人更容易获得。故选C。
22．考查动词词义辨析。句意：许多顶尖大学没有招收很多低收入学生，因此，他们没有将很多低收入家庭的学生提拔到中上层阶级。A. evaluating评估；B. urging敦促；C. refusing拒绝；D. promoting促进，提升。根据句中的“from low-income households into the middle and upper classes”可知，许多顶尖大学没有招进太多贫困学生，所以没有将太多贫困学生提升到中上层阶级。故选D。
23．考查副词和短语辨析。句意：而且，尽管通常会提到招收和留住低收入学生的策略，但这些策略很难大规模实施。A. However然而；B. What’s more而且；C. In contrast相比之下；D. On the whole总的来说。前文“A lot of leading colleges do not enroll a lot of low-income students, and as a result, they’re not ___2___ very many students from low-income households into the middle and upper classes.”讲述了顶尖大学招收的贫困学生不多，没有帮助太多贫困学生实现阶层提升，这里“though strategies for enrolling and preserving low-income students are usually mentioned, they can be tough to ___4___ at scale”承接上文，继续阐述了太多贫困学生难以获得大学学位提升到中上层阶级的原因——难以大范围实施贫困生助学政策。故选B。
24．考查动词词义辨析。句意：参考上题。A. implement执行，实施；B. replace代替；C. overcome克服；D. track追踪。根据上文“though strategies for enrolling and preserving low-income students are usually mentioned”以及空后的“at scale”可知，这里指招收和保护低收入学生的政策难以大范围实施。故选A。
25．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：数十所顶尖学院和大学中，收入排名前1%的学生比收入排名后60%的学生多。A. minimum最低的，最小的；B. bottom底部的，最后的；C. fixed固定的；D. estimated估计的。这里和“the top 1 percent of the income scale”对应，指的是底层收入60%的学生。故选B。
26．考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果大学希望摆脱公众的批评，即它们只不过是精英的精修学校，那么这就是一个问题。A. criticism批评；B. comment评论；C. practice练习；D. goal目标。根据空后的“that they are little more than a finishing school for the elite (精英)”可知，这里指公众的批评。故选A。
27．考查动词词义辨析。句意：但也有一些大学机构——其中很多——在改善学生的社会经济状况方面有着良好的记录。A. worsening恶化；B. claiming声称；C. improving提高，改善；D. denying否认。But表示转折，上文“the common ___6___ that they are little more than a finishing school for the elite (精英)”提到人们批评大学是精英的精修学校，结合空前“But there are institutions”可知此处与上文构成转折关系，说明有许多大学帮助改善学生的社会经济状况。故选C。
28．考查副词词义辨析。句意：大学应该积极招收低收入学生，这意味着不仅仅是在社交媒体上向潜在学生投放广告。A. directly直接地；B. strictly严厉地；C. actively积极地；D. cautiously好奇地。根据下文“that means more than targeting ads to ___9____ students on social media.”以及“It means a commitment to going where they are — areas that a lot of schools do not typically recruit — and publicize the process of going to college.(这意味着要致力于去他们所在的地方——许多学校通常不招聘的地方——并宣传上大学的过程。)”可知，此处指大学应该积极招收贫困生。故选C。
29．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：参考上题。A. urban城市的；B. native本地的；C. suburban郊区的；D. prospective可能的，潜在的。根据空前“targeting ads”以及句中的“Colleges should be ___8___ recruiting and enrolling low-income students”可知，此处指面向有可能上大学的潜在学生投放广告。故选D。
30．考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后，当学生到达校园时，他们应该为学生提供资源支持——无论是写作中心、慷慨的助学金，还是可能来自低收入背景的富有同情心的学术顾问。A. resources资源；B. coaches教练；C. skills技巧；D. funds基金。根据破折号后的“whether it’s writing centers, generous financial aid packages, or simply sympathetic academic advisors who perhaps came from low-income backgrounds themselves”可知，写作中心、助学金、学术顾问这些都是学校可以给贫困生提供的资源。故选A。
31．考查动词词义辨析。句意：让学生为大学毕业后找工作做好准备，并与企业建立关系，还为学生，特别是那些父母没有自己的专业关系网的学生，简化了毕业求职过程。A. push推动；B. ease减轻，使容易些；C. slow减速；D. affect影响。根据空后的“the process of finding post-graduation employment for students”可知，这里表示学校帮助学生为就业做好准备并和企业建立联系，有助于简化学生的求职过程，使就业过程变更容易。故选B。
32．考查名词词义辨析。句意：参考上题。A. trainings训练；B. careers职业；C. standards标准；D. networks关系网。根据句中的“building relationships with businesses”和下文中的“We can provide strong networks through faculty and staff”可知，这里指专业关系网。故选D。
33．考查动词短语辨析。句意：享有特权的人从大学生活、无薪实习或者有获得某些工作的社会资本中受益的方式有很多。A. benefit from从……受益；B. invest in投资于；C. fit into适合，融入；D. advance through通过……前进。根据空后的“their college years or having unpaid internships(实习) or having the social capital to get certain jobs”可知，有特权的学生可以从大学生活、无薪实习、获得某些工作的社会资本中受益。故选A。
34．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但大学可以填补这些差距，特别是对低收入学生来说，帮助学生找到工作，或者通过帮助他们在顶级公司获得带薪实习的项目来维持他们的生活。A. vacancies(职位的)空缺；B. gaps差距；C. bottoms底部；D. blanks空白处。上文“There are a lot of ways in which people of privilege (特权) ___13___ their college years or having unpaid internships(实习) or having the social capital to get certain jobs.”讲有特权的学生有许多可以受益的方式，结合句中的“helping students get jobs, or sustaining them with programs that help them land paid internships with top companies”可知，学校通过给贫困学生提供帮助，可以填补特权学生和贫困学生之间的差距。故选B。
35．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们也可以通过教职员工提供强大的网络，帮助新一代、新一代社会经济多元化的人实现美国梦。A. competitive竞争的；B. responsible负责的；C. diverse各种的，不同的；D. dynamic动态的。根据上文“But colleges can fill those ___14____, particularly for low-income students, helping students get jobs, or sustaining them with programs that help them land paid internships with top companies.”、空前的“a new, socioeconomically”并结合全文可知，此处指大学应通过多种措施让更多低收入家庭学生能够接受大学教育，从而找到工作，帮助新的、社会经济多元化的年轻一代实现美国梦。故选C。
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Most people recognize the music John Williams 36 (write) for the film Jaws. As soon as you hear it, you begin thinking that a shark will attack. And that is exactly what you are 37 (mean) to think. On the big screen, Jaws is a scary film. However, if you watch it without the music, it becomes 38 (bore). The music tells you to be frightened about what you are seeing. Good film scores always signal how to feel about what is happening on the screen. This is even 39 (clear)with Williams’ next score, for Star Wars. When Luke Skywalker appears on the screen, the music becomes heroic because he is the hero. Darth Vader is the bad guy, so his music is quite dark. Would you think that Luke Skywalker was still a hero 40 the music Probably. However, the music makes him seem even more heroic.
No one can talk about film scores without talking about Hans Zimmer. He did the music for many films, such as The Dark Knight, Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, and The Lion King. Zimmer and Williams have very different styles and ideas for film scores. There are people who do not like Williams’ scores for the Harry Potter films because they stand out too much, while some people do not like Zimmer’s scores because they sometimes do not stand out enough. Of course, in many ways, 41 is not the point. When you leave a film, you should not be saying, “Wow! Great music!” Instead, you should be saying, “Wow! Great film! ”
A third, very different kind of film composer is Tan Dun, who 42 (have) a classical music background, unlike many film composers. Tan started out as a 43 (music) for the Peking Opera. However, he fell in love with Western classical music, and started writing classical Western operas 44 show a strong touch of Chinese music. Like his operas, the scores for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Hero use Chinese musical instruments and styles in a Western classical music score. The music follows all of the rules of most film scores—the purpose is to tell you how to feel about the action in the film, and to help tell the story. However, perhaps because of Tan’s background in classical music, his scores can stand alone as works of art without needing 45 film to support them.
Film scores are almost always a form of classical music. However, unlike most classical music, they have never been considered high art. Perhaps with Tan Dun, this will begin to change.
【答案】
36．wrote 37．meant 38．boring 39．clearer 40．without 41．that/this 42．has 43．musician 44．that/which 45．a
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了三位与电影配乐相关的重要人物John Williams，Hans Zimmer和Tan Dun以及他们的作品特点，认为电影配乐同样存在一艺术价值。
36．考查动词时态。句意：大多数人都认可约翰·威廉姆斯为电影《大白鲨》创作的音乐。此处是定语从句的谓语动词，根据后文“As soon as you hear it, you begin thinking that a shark will attack”以及句意可知，这个音乐写完了，需用过去时。故填wrote。
37．考查动词。句意：这正是你应该想的。此处构成固定短语be meant to“打算，理应”，需用过去分词。故填meant。
38．考查形容词。句意：然而，如果你在没有音乐的情况下观看，它会变得无聊。此处用作表语，表示电影的特点，需用形容词boring“没趣的；令人厌倦(或厌烦)的”。故填boring。
39．考查形容词比较级。句意：威廉姆斯在《星球大战》中的下一个得分就更清楚了。根据上文“Good film scores always signal how to feel about what is happening on the screen.”和空格前的even可知，此处是比较，表示“更清楚”，需用比较级。故填clearer。
40．考查介词。句意：你会认为没有音乐的卢克·天行者仍然是个英雄吗？根据后文“However, the music makes him seem even more heroic.”可知，此处缺少介词without，表示一种假设“如果没有音乐的话”。故填without。
41．考查代词。句意：当然，在很多方面，这不是重点。此处代指上文提到的“There are people who do not like Williams’ scores for the Harry Potter films because they stand out too much, while some people do not like Zimmer’s scores because they sometimes do not stand out enough.”这是人们的喜好，指上文提到的事多用that,有时用this。故填that/this。
42．考查主谓一致。句意：第三种截然不同的电影作曲家是谭盾，他有着古典音乐背景，与许多电影作曲家不同。此处是定语从句的谓语，谓语动词的形式取决于先行词Tan Dun，需用has。故填has。
43．考查名词。句意：谭最初是京剧音乐家。此处表示谭盾是京剧音乐家，需用名词musician。前面有不定冠词a限定，应使用单数形式。故填musician。
44．考查定语从句。句意：然而，他爱上了西方古典音乐，并开始创作具有强烈中国音乐风格的西方古典歌剧。此处缺少定语从句引导词，先行词是operas，从句缺少主语，需用that/which。故填that/which。
45．考查冠词。句意：然而，也许是因为谭的古典音乐背景，他的乐谱可以作为艺术品独立存在，而不需要电影来支持。此处表示泛指，film开头发音是辅音，需用不定冠词a。故填a。
第三部分 写作（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46．上周五下午，学校组织高一学生参观了孔庙，请你就此次活动给校报写一篇英文新闻报道。内容包括：
1. 时间、地点；
2. 活动内容：
3. 活动意义。
注意: 1. 词数 80 左右（标题已给，不计入词数）：
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: 孔庙the Confucius Temple
A visit to the Confucius Temple
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【答案】 A visit to the Confucius Temple
To arouse students’ interest in traditional culture, our school organized all students in Grade One to visit the Confucius Temple last Friday afternoon.
Guided by a volunteer, students began a walking tour of the site. What impressed them most was the grand Dacheng Hall, where a sacred statue of Confucius stood. They also took photos of the architecture and some cultural relics, as well as burned incense to express their respect and admiration.
Not only does the visit lead students to gain some insight into a significant historic figure , but also inspires them to appreciate and promote our precious cultural heritage.
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给校报写一篇英文新闻报道，报道学校组织高一学生参观孔庙的事情。
【详解】1.词汇积累
引起，激起：arouse→intrigue
引导：guide→lead
表达：express→convey
得到：gain→get
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：To arouse students’ interest in traditional culture, our school organized all students in Grade One to visit the Confucius Temple last Friday afternoon.
拓展句：Our school organized all students in Grade One to visit the Confucius Temple last Friday afternoon, the purpose of which was to arouse students’ interest in traditional culture.
【点睛】[高分句型1] What impressed them most was the grand Dacheng Hall, where a sacred statue of Confucius stood. (运用了what引导的主语从句和where引导的非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] Not only does the visit lead students to gain some insight into a significant historic figure , but also inspires them to appreciate and promote our precious cultural heritage. (运用了部分倒装句)
第一节 读后续写（满分25分）
School was over, the day was fading and it started to rain. I stood at the school gate, with a loaded backpack on my shoulders. It was Friday again — a weekend of joy with unlimited sleeping hours and dinner courses specially made to my taste. I waved goodbye to my friends as they jumped into their fathers’ warm and comfortable cars. Curiously, this gave rise to a disturbing feeling in me. It was not exactly what they called jealousy, but something like depression. I knew all 1 could expect was an old bike Mom would ride along on, with the badly-oiled chain creaking against the wheel to announce her arrival.
Every Friday when Mom came to pick me up, it was a moment full of great expectation and great unease. I always felt my face burning as we rode our way in and out of the cars and saw my friends’ faces sticking out of the car windows. It was like stepping into a ballroom with beautifully dressed ladies and finding yourself in a smelly T-shirt.
To tell you the truth, Mom is quite a headache occasionally. She looks like a homely middle-aged housewife. She knits most of my sweaters, chiefly in old styles. Whenever caught by some curious classmates asking what brand my sweaters are, I’d force a smile and reply in a half-joking manner: homemade. She simply doesn’t seem to understand what’s in fashion; Chanel or Gucci means nothing to her.
I couldn’t remember when l started to find her such an embarrassment. As a little boy, I relied on her so much. She had been working at home, cooking in the kitchen, knitting by the lamp, or riding across town to buy me a book 1 badly needed. It had always been fun riding with her. I had enjoyed watching our shadows growing longer and shorter in an alternate fashion by the light of the streetlamps along the road. Just now there seemed to be something standing between us, something that made her so strange to me and me to her.
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。
Today Mom showed up in a raincoat.
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Mom tried to cover me with the raincoat again as a storm set in.
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【答案】
Today she showed up in a raincoat.When I saw her, I felt full of great expectation but great unease. It seemed so unfair that my classmates sat in their parents’ cars, but I just sat on an old badly-oiled chain creaking bike.Why I had to hide the rain from the ugly raincoat.I was full of complaint about all of these. I was sick of these.Howl wished I could also have a rich parents like my classmates. Thinking about these things, I was quite dissatisfied with my mother. I even didn’t want her to pick me up.So I didn’t say a word with her and sat on the bike silently.
Mom tried to cover me with the back of the raincoat again as a storm set in. She also didn’t say a word with me. She just wanted to make sure that I didn’t get wet. She seemed to know What I felt. So She just wanted to comfort me and gave me the warmth and love She could give me. Thinking about these, my eyes was filled with tears. I didn’t feel uneased, but was full of greatness for the best she tried to give me.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在周五放学后等待母亲接自己回家的故事，讲述了作者所经历的从对母亲的不满和抱怨，到对母亲的理解和感激的情感转变。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“今天她穿着雨衣出现了。”以及第二段首句内容“当暴风雨来临时，妈妈再次试图用雨衣的后背盖住我。”可知，第一段可描写作者看到穿着雨衣，骑着自行车的妈妈，心中充满了对妈妈的抱怨和不满。
②由第二段首句内容“当暴风雨来临时，妈妈再次试图用雨衣的后背盖住我。”可知，第二段可描写看到妈妈用雨衣为自己遮挡大雨，作者开始反思自己的态度。
2.续写线索：感到沮丧——产生不满和抱怨——妈妈为作者遮挡风雨——反思自己——意识到妈妈的关爱和温暖——理解并感激妈妈
3.词汇激活
行为类
①充满了：(be) full of/(be) filled with
②想要：want/would like
③确保：make sure/ensure
情绪类
①不满意：dissatisfied/discontented
②厌倦了：be sick of/be bored with
【点睛】【高分句型1】When I saw her, I felt full of great expectation but great unease.（运用了when引导的状语从句）
【高分句型2】She just wanted to make sure that I didn’t get wet.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）2024-2025学年度第二学期高一期中考试模拟
（英语）试卷
卷面满分120分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1．答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号准确填写在答题卡的对应位置上。
2．选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3．非选择题的作答：用签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试题卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
4．考试结束后，留存试卷，交回答题卡。
第一部分 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
Building with 3D printing technology is sparking widespread interest in the construction industry. Besides reducing waste and our impact on the environment, it can speed up construction from weeks, or months, to days. To see how the technology can change the world around us, here are some projects that highlight bold ideas in 3D print building.
Instant Neighborhood
Community building takes on new meaning with the creation of a neighborhood of 3D printed homes in Tabasco, Mexico, aimed at tackling global homelessness. American non-profit New Story and tech company ICON built each concrete house from start to completion in 24 hours. New Story says its aim is to provide shelter for people without homes around the world.
Nested Housing
Shamballa is the idea of Italian 3D print construction company WASP. This project uses soil and straw to build a home in days that cost only 48 Euros in materials and energy. Its round designs are based on the wasp(黄蜂)nest. Each home features a laboratory with a desktop 3D printer for making furniture, artistic objects and more.
Think Schools
African island state Madagascar is hosting one of the world’s most forward-thinking school building projects. Non-profit Thinking Huts is using 3D print technology to provide schools where children have little or no access to education. Schools are built using local materials and low carbon concrete in under a week.
Concrete Steps
Researchers at the Swiss University ETH Zurich used concrete 3D printing to build the 16 metre long curved Striatus footbridge in a couple of days. The project used500 layers of concrete and53 hollow blocks, held in place by compression(压缩). This reduces materials by up to 70 percent, and the entire bridge can be pulled down and recycled.
1．What could be the inspiration behind the design of Nested Housing
A．A featured laboratory. B．A forward-thinking school
C．A round wasp nest. D．A long stone bridge.
2．Which 3D construction project can be torn down and reused
A．Instant Neighborhood. B．Concrete Steps.
C．Think School. D．Nested Housing.
3．What do these four 3D building projects have in common
A．They use local materials. B．They are affordable to the homeless
C．They are high in cost. D．They make construction faster.
B
Having lost his eyesight in childhood, countless difficulties once stood in Ang Ziyu’s path as he experienced an academic life. However, in June, he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in science and was ready to attend a course for a master’s degree, proving that his courage, determination and resilience (适应力) helped him get over difficulties caused by his visual disability. Ang was admitted to Minzu University of China in 2020, scoring 635 out of a possible 750 in the national college entrance exam, and became the university’s first-ever student with visual disability.
Worries came along with the joy of college admission. Would he be able to take care of himself on campus Would he be able to learn abstract knowledge in Braille (盲文) Could he meet the graduation requirements four years later “The greatest fear is the unknown. I did encounter many problems after entering college, but there was always a way,” said Ang.
“Only after a month did I become familiar with the campus roads. I used to buy meals at certain stalls (摊位) in the self-service restaurant because of familiarity, but as a senior now, I would like to try every food I haven’t eaten yet before I leave the college,” Ang said. “Sometimes he walks faster than I do. He uses a stick more to remind people that he is blind, in case he knocks into others, rather than needing it to walk,” said Bai Lu, his teacher.
Greater challenges came from education activities. As an information and computing science major, Ang needs to take many math courses that contain symbols and geometry, which are difficult to express in Braille. On the one hand, Ang has made some new adjustments to the writing rules of Braille to better deal with the math calculations. On the other hand, more intelligent screen-reading software, able to read many mathematical symbols and Greek letters, has become a convenience. In addition, voluntary schoolmates organized by the school would read the textbooks and math questions for him to assist his study.
In terms of final exams, Ang answered the same test papers as his classmates did, but in a special way. Ang would first transcribe (把……转成) the questions read to him, then answer them in Braille in 1.5 times the standard exam time. When given scores, Ang would read his answers to the teachers face to face.
4．What does the underlined word “meet” in the second paragraph mean
A．Identify. B．Satisfy. C．Recommend. D．Replace.
5．Why did Ang buy meals at certain stalls at first
A．The foods there were much tastier. B．He knew or recognized the stalls better.
C．The prices of foods there were lower. D．The stalls’ service quality was much better.
6．How can we best describe Ang according to the text
A．Grateful and humorous. B．Helpful and considerate.
C．Intelligent and independent. D．Hardworking and adaptable.
7．Which can be the best title for the news report
A．Blind student completes college with resilience
B．Countless difficulties stand in blind student’s path
C．Blind student attends course for bachelor’s degree
D．University’s first-ever student with visual disability
C
A few days ago, I watched a video of myself talking in perfect Chinese. I’ve been studying the language on and off for only a few years, and I’m far from fluent. But there I was, pronouncing each character just as a native speaker would. “My favorite food is sushi,” I said — wo zui xihuan de shiwu shi shousi.
I’d created the video using software from a Los Angeles-based artificial-intelligence start-up called HeyGen. The technology, which only needs a single selfie and a script to generate deepfake videos of real people “saying” almost anything, is a testament (证明) to the advancements in AI language tools. This got me thinking about the declining interest in language learning with fewer students enrolling in foreign language courses and the decrease of English proficiency among young people in some places.
AI translation, integrated into social media and messaging platforms, seems to be everywhere. Even language-learning apps are using AI-generated content in their marketing. However, language translation is an art rather than a science. Something enormous will be lost in exchange for that convenience. As Anne, a Chinese translator said, “Building a ladder between widely different languages, such as Chinese and English, is sometimes as difficult as a doctor building a bridge in a patient’s heart,”
Language learning fosters cultural competency, a skill that AI cannot simply copy. Learning a different way to speak, read, and write helps people discover new ways to see the world. No machine can replace such a profoundly human experience. Deborah Cohn, a language professor, emphasizes that language learning is actually about understanding and connecting with different cultures; Instead of abandoning language courses in favor of AI, some educators advocate for emphasizing the intercultural aspects of language learning. Paula Krebs of the MLA points out that even with a “universal translator”, sometimes, the greater meaning of people’s utterance (言辞) remains a mystery.
In essence, while AI language tools offer convenience, they lack the depth and cultural insight that comes from human language learning. The challenge and beauty of learning a language are in understanding the cultural tapestry (织锦) that weaves through words, something AI has yet to achieve.
8．Why does the author give the example in paragraph 1
A．To promote the language software.
B．To show off his Chinese language skills.
C．To prove learning a language is a wasted effort.
D．To encourage critical thinking about AI language tools.
9．What can we learn from paragraph 3
A．AI translation deserves more attention.
B．Language apps play a key role in marketing.
C．Language translation is far beyond technology.
D．Learning a different language is an uphill battle.
10．What is the key benefit of learning a language according to the passage
A．Better digital literacy. B．Improved translation skills.
C．Deeper cultural confidence. D．Effective intercultural interaction.
11．What does the author imply in the last paragraph
A．AI language tools offer convenience.
B．AI facilitates language learning in terms of culture.
C．AI is far from perfect in helping language understanding.
D．AI has achieved success in the development of language learning tools.
D
A broken heart and a sad ending to a long friendship. That’s something most of us have experienced, or probably will. After all, it’s part of human life. But the experience can be hard to get over.
But research shows there are pathways through the heartache. Listening to sad music is a major one. It can help you begin to feel joy and hopefulness about your life again. It can arouse the desire to connect with others.
Sad music can help heal and uplift you from your broken heart. A recent study from Germany found the emotional influence of listening to sad music is an arousal of feelings of empathy (同情), and a desire for positive connection with others. That, itself, is psychologically healing. It draws you away from concentration on yourself, and possibly towards helping others in need of comfort.
Another experiment, from the University of Kent, found that when people were experiencing sadness, listening to music that was “beautiful but sad” improved their mood. In fact, it did so when the person first consciously accept the situation causing their sadness, and then began listening to the sad music. That is, when they intended that the sad music might help, they found that it did.
These findings link with other studies that show accepting your sad situation emotionally leads to healing and growth beyond it. It seems unbelievable but it does make sense. For example, research from Cornell University found that accepting discomfort about a life experience or new situation, and viewing it as a step towards growth and change, encourages people to find a pathway through it, beyond it. As Churchill famously said, “If you’re going through hell, keep going.” That discomfort points you towards creating a plan, a new action. It brings hope.
12．What can we learn from Paragraph 3&4
A．Sad music can make people help others.
B．Sad music can make sad people feel better.
C．Sad music can make people believe in themselves.
D．Sad music can make people concentrate on themselves.
13．What does the phrase underlined in the last paragraph mean
A．Hearing a swear word used by enemies. B．Avoiding a place to go after death.
C．Getting an extremely pleasant time. D．Having an-unbearable experience.
14．How does the author develop this article
A．By presenting research findings. B．By giving directions.
C．By listing authoritative figures. D．By comparing examples.
15．Which of the following can be the best title for the article
A．How to Find Pathways through Heartaches
B．How We React to a Broken Heart Matters a Lot
C．What We Can Do to Overcome Discomfort in Life
D．Why Listening to Sad Music Heals Your Broken Heart
第二节 七选五（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
It’s no surprise that there’s a link between exercise and mental health. But scientists have now made it official: research has found a direct connection between movement and mood. Why does exercise hold so many benefits for our mental health 16 .
When our muscles tighten, chains of amino acids (氨基酸) called myokines (肌细胞因子) are released into the bloodstream. 17 . This communication increases adaptation to stress, reduces symptoms of anxiety and has a direct effect on depression.
A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine showed that treatment for depression can be much more effective when physical activity is added to the usual care. 18 . “While exercise is not a substitute for professional mental health treatment, physical activity can complement and enhance the effects of the treatment,” says lead researcher Ben Singh, a research fellow at the University of South Australia. He says regular exercise in a group setting can boost self-esteem and decrease feelings of isolation and loneliness.
Exercise helps build key connections between the networks within the brain, too. 19 . Studies have shown that physical activity stimulates creativity, sharpens judgement skills and improves mental energy. It can also help to slow age-related cognitive decline, possibly even slowing the pace of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
20 . In this way you’ll keep going back to them. Experts suggest that you aim for a minimum of 10 to 30 minutes, three to five days each week. Getting sweaty is good for your body and mind.
A．It can improve overall cognitive performance
B．They help your muscles and organs communicate
C．The answer, studies say, lies in our brain chemistry
D．Here are the suggestions that you are supposed to pay attention to
E．It is amazing to consider how moving our bodies can affect our minds
F．To get the biggest health boost, the key is to be engaged in sports you enjoy
G．Participants found benefits after 12 weeks of exercising for 30 to 60 minutes a day
第二部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
The Schools That Are Bringing Poor Kids...
A college degree is, in most cases, the key to more money and a more comfortable standard of living. But that pathway to higher earnings is more 21 to some than others: A lot of leading colleges do not enroll a lot of low-income students, and as a result, they’re not 22 very many students from low-income households into the middle and upper classes. 23 , though strategies for enrolling and preserving low-income students are usually mentioned, they can be tough to 24 at scale.
Dozens of top colleges and universities have more students from the top 1 percent of the income scale than the 25 60 percent. And that’s a problem if colleges hope to escape the common 26 that they are little more than a finishing school for the elite (精英).
But there are institutions — a lot of them — that have strong track records of 27 the socioeconomic fortunes of students. If higher education is supposed to be the great equalizer (平衡器), these institutions — from community colleges to public regional four-year colleges — are the ones that are doing the most work.
Colleges should be 28 recruiting and enrolling low-income students — and that means more than targeting ads to 29 students on social media. It means a commitment to going where they are — areas that a lot of schools do not typically recruit — and publicize the process of going to college. Then they should be supporting students with 30 when the students get to campus — whether it’s writing centers, generous financial aid packages, or simply sympathetic academic advisors who perhaps came from low-income backgrounds themselves. And it is also preparing students for jobs after college and building relationships with businesses that 31 the process of finding post-graduation employment for students, especially for those whose parents don’t have their own professional 32 .
Pace ranks first among private colleges in motivating its students from the lowest levels of the income scale and into the middle and upper class. There are a lot of ways in which people of privilege (特权) 33 their college years or having unpaid internships (实习) or having the social capital to get certain jobs. But colleges can fill those 34 , particularly for low-income students, helping students get jobs, or sustaining them with programs that help them land paid internships with top companies. We can provide strong networks through faculty and staff as well to help a new generation, a new, socioeconomically 35 generation, achieve the American dream.
21．A．important B．necessary C．available D．realistic
22．A．evaluating B．urging C．refusing D．promoting
23．A．However B．What’s more C．In contrast D．On the whole
24．A．implement B．replace C．overcome D．track
25．A．minimum B．bottom C．fixed D．estimated
26．A．criticism B．comment C．practice D．goal
27．A．worsening B．claiming C．improving D．denying
28．A．directly B．strictly C．actively D．cautiously
29．A．urban B．native C．suburban D．prospective
30．A．resources B．coaches C．skills D．funds
31．A．push B．ease C．slow D．affect
32．A．trainings B．careers C．standards D．networks
33．A．benefit from B．invest in C．fit into D．advance through
34．A．vacancies B．gaps C．bottoms D．blanks
35．A．competitive B．responsible C．diverse D．dynamic
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Most people recognize the music John Williams 36 (write) for the film Jaws. As soon as you hear it, you begin thinking that a shark will attack. And that is exactly what you are 37 (mean) to think. On the big screen, Jaws is a scary film. However, if you watch it without the music, it becomes 38 (bore). The music tells you to be frightened about what you are seeing. Good film scores always signal how to feel about what is happening on the screen. This is even 39 (clear)with Williams’ next score, for Star Wars. When Luke Skywalker appears on the screen, the music becomes heroic because he is the hero. Darth Vader is the bad guy, so his music is quite dark. Would you think that Luke Skywalker was still a hero 40 the music Probably. However, the music makes him seem even more heroic.
No one can talk about film scores without talking about Hans Zimmer. He did the music for many films, such as The Dark Knight, Inception, Pirates of the Caribbean, Gladiator, and The Lion King. Zimmer and Williams have very different styles and ideas for film scores. There are people who do not like Williams’ scores for the Harry Potter films because they stand out too much, while some people do not like Zimmer’s scores because they sometimes do not stand out enough. Of course, in many ways, 41 is not the point. When you leave a film, you should not be saying, “Wow! Great music!” Instead, you should be saying, “Wow! Great film! ”
A third, very different kind of film composer is Tan Dun, who 42 (have) a classical music background, unlike many film composers. Tan started out as a 43 (music) for the Peking Opera. However, he fell in love with Western classical music, and started writing classical Western operas 44 show a strong touch of Chinese music. Like his operas, the scores for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, and Hero use Chinese musical instruments and styles in a Western classical music score. The music follows all of the rules of most film scores—the purpose is to tell you how to feel about the action in the film, and to help tell the story. However, perhaps because of Tan’s background in classical music, his scores can stand alone as works of art without needing 45 film to support them.
Film scores are almost always a form of classical music. However, unlike most classical music, they have never been considered high art. Perhaps with Tan Dun, this will begin to change.
第三部分 写作（共三节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46．上周五下午，学校组织高一学生参观了孔庙，请你就此次活动给校报写一篇英文新闻报道。内容包括：
1. 时间、地点；
2. 活动内容：
3. 活动意义。
注意: 1. 词数 80 左右（标题已给，不计入词数）：
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇: 孔庙the Confucius Temple
A visit to the Confucius Temple
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第一节 读后续写（满分25分）
School was over, the day was fading and it started to rain. I stood at the school gate, with a loaded backpack on my shoulders. It was Friday again — a weekend of joy with unlimited sleeping hours and dinner courses specially made to my taste. I waved goodbye to my friends as they jumped into their fathers’ warm and comfortable cars. Curiously, this gave rise to a disturbing feeling in me. It was not exactly what they called jealousy, but something like depression. I knew all 1 could expect was an old bike Mom would ride along on, with the badly-oiled chain creaking against the wheel to announce her arrival.
Every Friday when Mom came to pick me up, it was a moment full of great expectation and great unease. I always felt my face burning as we rode our way in and out of the cars and saw my friends’ faces sticking out of the car windows. It was like stepping into a ballroom with beautifully dressed ladies and finding yourself in a smelly T-shirt.
To tell you the truth, Mom is quite a headache occasionally. She looks like a homely middle-aged housewife. She knits most of my sweaters, chiefly in old styles. Whenever caught by some curious classmates asking what brand my sweaters are, I’d force a smile and reply in a half-joking manner: homemade. She simply doesn’t seem to understand what’s in fashion; Chanel or Gucci means nothing to her.
I couldn’t remember when l started to find her such an embarrassment. As a little boy, I relied on her so much. She had been working at home, cooking in the kitchen, knitting by the lamp, or riding across town to buy me a book 1 badly needed. It had always been fun riding with her. I had enjoyed watching our shadows growing longer and shorter in an alternate fashion by the light of the streetlamps along the road. Just now there seemed to be something standing between us, something that made her so strange to me and me to her.
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。
Today Mom showed up in a raincoat.
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Mom tried to cover me with the raincoat again as a storm set in.
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