深圳市聚龙科学中学 2024-2025 学年度下学期第二次段考
高一英语试卷参考答案及评分标准
时间：130 分钟 满分：150 分
命题人：魏燕平、徐诺 审核人：魏燕平、徐诺
第一部分 基础知识(共 20 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 30 分) 单项选择，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。
1-5 B D D B B
6-10 A C A B C
11-15 B B C B D
16-20 A D B A C 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篇
21.B 22. C 23.A
[导语]这是一篇应用文。文章推荐了几款好用的睡眠音乐软件。
21. 细节理解题。根据第三段第一句“Headspace is an app designed in the
simplest way that makes it quick and easy to use its library of sleep-
specific music, so it is friendly to the aged.(Headspace 是一款
以最简单的方式设计的应用程序，它可以快速方便地使用它的睡眠专用音乐库，
所以它对老年人很友好。)”可知，适合向祖父母推荐的应用是 Headspace。故选
B。
22. 细节理解题。根据第二段第三句“Thisappoffersafreeversion,butto
really take advantage of what Calm has to offer, you had better choose
the paid version, which costs $69.99 for one year.(这款应用提供免费版
本，但要真正利用 Calm 提供的功能，你最好选择付费版本，一年的费用为 69.99
美元。)”和第四段第三句“Though its free version provides a great
introductiontotheideaofsleepmusic,thepaidversionunlocksalarger
libraryofsounds.(虽然它的免费版本提供了一个很好的睡眠音乐概念的介绍，但
付费版本打开了一个更大的声音库。)”可知，Calm 和 Relax Melodies 这两
款应用都提供免费版本。故选 C。
23. 细节理解题。根据最后一段前三句“One thing that sets Pzizz apart is
its voice narration(旁白), with male and female options available.
Usually, the voice is low and calm. If you find the presence of a
voice to be comforting or benefit from someone helping you to relax
your mind
and body, then Pzizz is suitable for you.(Pzizz 与众不同的一点是它的语
音叙述，有男性和女性两种选择。通常，声音低沉而平静。如果你发现一个声音
的存在是安慰或受益于某人帮助你放松你的身心，那么 Pzizz 是适合你的。)”
可知，使用 Pzizz 可以创建你喜欢的语音叙述。故选 A。
B 篇
24．D 25．B 26．C 27．A
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了无聊的精神状态可以引发宝贵的创造力。
24．细节理解题。根据第二段中“The studyasked 52subjects (实验对象) to
do a boring job: Sort apart a bowl of red and green beans with just one
hand for 30 minutes.(这项研究要求 52 名实验对象做一项无聊的工作：用一只
手把一碗红豆和绿豆分开，时长 30 分钟)”可知，这 52 名实验对象他们被要求对
豆子进行分类。故选 D项。
25．推理判断题。根据第三段中“Theresearchersfoundthattheboredgroup
came up with not just more ideas but more creative ideas than the
control
group.(研究人员发现，与对照组相比，无聊的那一组不仅有更多的想法，而且更
有创意)”可推知，无聊的人比不无聊的人工作得更好。故选 B项。
26．词句猜测题。根据划线单词句中“Theresearchfoundthatalthoughsome
previous research implies boredom can lead to dissatisfaction at a job,
(研究发现，尽管之前的一些研究表明无聊会导致对工作的不满)”以及下文“In
this case, people who were bored were just bored, and they walked away
with a net benefit of creativity.(在这种情况下，无聊的人只是无聊，他们
带着创造力的净收益离开)”由此可知，此处指无聊并不会产生有害于心理健康
的不必要情绪，故可猜测划线单词 detrimental 为“有害的”意思，与 C项
Harmful“有害的”意思一致。故选 C项。
27．主旨大意题。根据文章大意以及最后一段““Boredomisnotmiserableand
harmful based on my research,” says the study’s lead author, Guihyun
Park. “People want to get out of a boring state, so they are induced
to novelty-seeking (追求新奇的) unique thinking, which brings out
creativity.”(“根据我的研究，无聊并不是痛苦和有害的，”该研究的主要作
者 Guihyun Park 说。“人们想要摆脱枯燥的状态，所以他们被诱导出寻求新奇的
独特思维，这带来了创造力。”)”可知，文章主要介绍了无聊的精神状态可以引
发宝贵的创造力，故这篇文章最好的标题是“无聊带来创造力”。故选 A 项。
C 篇
28．D 29．C 30．C 31．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了无人机灯光秀在西方越来越受欢
迎，分析了其受欢迎的原因，包括减少火灾风险、更安全、噪音小、更环保以及
更具创意等，同时也指出目前还不能得出无人机将完全取代烟花的结论。
28．细节理解题。根据第一段中“Andfireworks,asyoucanguessfromtheir name,
cause fires — more than you might think.(烟花，正如你从它的名字
可以猜到的那样，会引起火灾——比你想象的要多)”和第二段中“That’s
what caused a handful of California towns to quit fireworks and turn
to drones last year. Sydney, Australia, known for its massive fireworks
display, is considering doing the same due to the risk of wildfires.(这
就是去年加州一些城镇放弃烟花转向无人机的原因。澳大利亚的悉尼以其大规模
的烟花表演而闻名，由于野火的风险，正在考虑也这样做)”可知，一些城镇放弃
烟花是因为它们会带来火灾风险。故选 D项。
29．推理判断题。根据第三段内容，尤其是“Inadditiontoreducingtherisk
of fires, drone light shows present a safer alternative for the folks
behind the curtain. Fireworks injured more than 10,000 people last year
becausetheycanaccidentallyeruptwhileontheground.Droneswon’t.(除
了降低火灾风险外，无人机灯光秀还为幕后人员提供了一个更安全的替代方案。
去年，烟花造成 10000 多人受伤，因为它们可能会在地面上意外爆炸。无人机则
不会)”可知，本段通过对比烟花和无人机灯光秀在安全性方面的差异，来说明无
人机灯光秀的优势。由此推知，作者是通过对比的方式来展开第三段的。故选 C
项。
30．词句猜测题。根据画线词上文“Fireworks, onthe otherhand, can burst
your eardrum if you’re standing close enough.(另一方面，如果你站得足
够近，烟花可能会震破你的耳膜)”以及后文“forsomefamilieswithanimals,
small children, or other people who are sensitive to noise(对于一些有
动物、小孩或对噪音敏感的人来说)”可知，烟花的噪音对于一些人来说是令人
烦恼的。画线词“nuisance”意思是“令人烦恼的事物”，与 Annoyance 同义。
故选 C项。
31．推理判断题。根据最后一段“Nevertheless,it’sstilltooearlytorush
totheconclusionthatdroneswillcompletelytaketheplaceoffireworks
in the near future.(然而，现在就急于得出无人机将在不久的将来完全取代烟
花的结论还为时过早)”可知，作者认为现在还不能得出无人机将完全取代烟花的
结论，由此推知，接下来作者可能会继续谈论无人机面临的挑战。故选 B项。
D篇
32．B 33．D 34．B 35．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究表明，猫在简单的语言理
解能力上表现得比人类婴儿更好，它们能够将单词和图像联系起来，但这项研究
也有一定的局限性。
32．推理判断题。第一段提到“Butcantheyassociatewordsandobjectsmore
generally.(但它们能更普遍地将单词和物体联系起来吗？)”和第二段“To
test this theory, Saho Takagi and her team gave 31 adult cats a simple
word game used to investigate the same ability in human babies.(为了测
试这一理论，Saho Takagi 和她的团队让 31 只成年猫玩了一个简单的文字游戏，
这个游戏用来调查人类婴儿是否具有同样的能力。)”可知，Saho Takagi 和她的
团队进行这个实验是为了探索猫的单词-物体联想能力。故选 B项。
33．主旨大意题。根据第二段“Totestthistheory,SahoTakagiandherteam
gave31adultcatsasimplewordgameusedtoinvestigatethesameability in human
babies. The cats were shown two nine-second cartoon clips (电影片
段)withrecordingsoftheirownersrepeatingamade-upwordovereach
image.Thetwoclips-a redsunlabeled“paramo”andablueunicornwith the word
“keraru”-were repeated until the cats appeared to get bored
andpaid50%lessattentiontothescreen.(为了测试这一理论，SahoTakagi 和她的
团队让 34 只成年猫玩了一个简单的文字游戏，这个游戏用来调查人类婴儿是否具
有同样的能力。给猫看两段九秒钟的卡通片段，同时播放主人重复一个虚构单词
的录音。这两段片段——一段是标有‘paramo’的红色太阳，另一段是标有
‘keraru’的蓝色独角兽——重复播放，直到猫似乎感到厌烦，对屏幕的注意力
减少了 50%。)”可知，第二段主要介绍了实验方法，包括实验对象、实验过程和
实验材料。故选 D 项。
34．略
35．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Interactingwithcatsintheexperimentis no
easy task.(在实验中与猫互动并非易事)”可知，卡罗 西拉库萨博士提到
的研究局限性之一是很难让猫参与进来，即很难与猫互动，故选 A 项。
第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的
选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
36．F 37．E 38．G 39．B 40．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了和他人比较是一件很正常也很有帮助的
事情，但关注自身的进步对自己的幸福也很重要。
36．前文“Comparisons are normal and can sometimes be helpful.(比较是正
常的，有时也会有所帮助)”对比较表示肯定。下文“Why does focusing
yourselfmatter (为什么关注自己很重要？)”引出了要关注自己。所以空处承上
启下，与前文形成转折，并引出关注自己的重要性。F项“然而，关注自己的进
步对你的幸福很重要”符合题意。故选 F。
37．前文“We tend to compare ourselves to others who are doing better
or not as well as ourselves, but comparing your achievements to your
past self (where you started) and your future self (where you’d like
to get to) can be more positive.(我们倾向于将自己与比自己做得更好或做
得不如自己的人进行比较，但将你的成就与过去的自己，即你开始的地方，和未
来的自己，即你想达到的地方，进行比较可能会更积极)”强调了和自己比较会
有更加积极的结果。E 项“这会让你为自己所取得的成就感到自豪”对前文进行
进一步评价，
且选项中的“This”指代上文中的“comparing your achievements to your
past self (where you started) and your future self (where you’d like
to
get to)”。故选 E。
38．前文“Itcanhelpustomeasureourachievementandtoformfriendships
with new people who have similar interests.(它可以帮助我们衡量自己的成
就，并与有相似兴趣的新人建立友谊)”说明了与他人比较的一些好处。结合空
后的“especially online and on social media”可知，空处应和上文形成转
折，G项“然而，重要的是要实事求是，记住没有人是完美的”符合题意，且
“nobody is perfect”和空后的“especially online and on social media”
相照应。故选 G。
39．前文“Taking note of how the comparison is making you feel matters,
too.(注意这种比较给你的感觉也很重要)”讲要注意自身的感受。空后“choose
a different role model or focus on your own strengths and what you’re
good at(选择一个不同的榜样，或者专注于自己的优势和擅长的事情)”讲述了可
以换一个比较对象或者把注意力放在自己身上。所以空处应是讲述自己的某种感
受，B项“如果你开始感觉很低落”承上启下。故选 B。
40．下文“It can help not only to boost your friend’s mood but can
also
helpyoufeelgood.(它不仅有助于提升你朋友的情绪，还可以帮助你感觉良好)”
指出空处说的事情对朋友和自己的情绪都有好处，所以 D项“而且，学会庆祝你
朋友的成就”符合题意。故选 D。
第三部分 语言运用(共二节，满分 30 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 1分，满分
15 分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳
选项。
41．C 42．D 43．A 44．C 45．D 46．B 47．D 48．A
49．B 50．C 51．A 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了 Mark 脊柱受伤后积极生活并帮助他
人防受伤的故事。
41．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：让我们来读一读 Mark Farrell 鼓舞人心的故
事。A. amusing 有趣的，好玩的；B. exciting 令人兴奋的；C. inspiring 鼓舞
人心的；D. worrying 令人担忧的。根据前文“No matter what life throws
our way, having a positive attitude makes room for the future.”和后文
Mark 虽然脊柱受伤但积极生活并帮助他人的经历可知，他的故事是鼓舞人心的。
故选 C。
42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：14 岁时，他跳入游泳池，这一跳永远改变了他
的人生。A.harm 伤害；B.benefit 使受益；C.shorten 缩短；D.change 改变。
根据后文“Mark has been in a wheelchair ever since”可知，这次跳水事故
改变了他的人生。故选 D。
43．考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我跳进游泳池，摔断了脖子，” 他说。
A.neck 脖子；B. arm 胳膊；C. leg 腿；D. wrist 手腕。根据后文“most spinal
(脊柱的) injuries happen”可知，这里是伤到了和脊柱相连的脖子部位。故选
A。
44．查名词词义辨析。句意：从那以后，Mark 就一直坐在轮椅上，现在，他对生
活可能抛给他的任何挑战都非常冷静。A.operation 手术；B.success 成功；
C. challenge 挑战；D. competition 竞争。根据后文“name any challenge”
可知，此处指生活抛给他的挑战。故选 C。
45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：事实上，他觉得很难列举出任何挑战。A.
significant 重要的；B. uncertain 不确定的；C. horrible 可怕的；D. hard
困难的。根据后文“I just live my life and take it day by day”可知，他
觉得很难列举出挑战，只是过好自己的生活。故选 D。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：在过去的几年里，Mark一直与脊髓教育意识团队
（SEAT）合作，向社区里的年轻人讲述他的故事。A.argued 争论；B.worked 工
作，合作；C. played 玩耍；D. agreed 同意。根据后文“telling his story to
young people in the community”可知，Mark 与团队合作讲述自己的故事。
work with 表示“与……合作”。故选 B。
47．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他还担任鲸鱼摄影师，为各种出版物和日历拍摄
照片。A.doctor 医生；B.keeper 饲养员；C.trainer 训练员；D.photographer
摄影师。根据后文“taking photos”可知，他是摄影师。故选 D。
48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：“如果我能拯救一个孩子的生命，那我的努力
就值得了，” 他说。A. save 拯救；B. control 控制；C. risk 冒险；D.
enrich 使丰富。根据前文他给年轻人讲述自己的故事以及后文 “makes my 9
worthwhile”可知，他希望能通过自己的故事拯救一个孩子的生命。故选 A。
49．考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A.response 回应；B.effort 努力；C.memory
记忆；D. disability 残疾。结合后文的“worthwhile”以及 Mark 讲述自己的故
事是为了预防他人受伤，所以此处指他的努力。故选 B。
50．考查动词词义辨析。句意：SEAT 项目的目的是指导学生预防脊髓损伤，并帮
助他们更好地理解脊髓损伤患者面临的挑战。A.force 强迫；B.allow 允许；
C.guide 指导；D.beg 乞求。根据后文“studentstopreventspinalinjuries” 可
知，项目目的是指导学生预防脊髓损伤。guide sb. to do sth.表示“指导某人
做某事”。故选 C。
51．考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. live 生活；B. help 帮助；C. travel
旅行；D. swim 游泳。根据后文“with a spinal injury”可知，此处指带着脊
髓损伤生活的人。live with 表示“与……一起生活，忍受”。故选 A。
52．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Mark 讨论了跳水前检查水深的重要性，以及
总体上要更加谨慎。A. flexible 灵活的；B. optimistic 乐观的；C. cautious
谨慎的；D. energetic 精力充沛的。根据前文“checking the depth of water
before diving in”可知，此处强调要更加谨慎。故选 C。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：多年来，他已经向成千上万的学生讲述了自己的
故事，他说，如果他的演讲能预防一个年轻人的脊髓损伤，他就很高兴了。A.
complaints 抱怨；B.comments 评论；C.feelings 感觉；D.talks 谈话，演讲。
根据前文“telling his story to young people in the community”可知，此
处指他的演讲。故选 D。
54．考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. pleased 高兴的；B. outstanding 杰
出的；C. creative 有创造力的；D. confident 自信的。根据前文“if his 13
can prevent one spinal injury in a young person”可知，如果能预防一个
年轻人的脊髓损伤，他会很高兴。故选 A。
55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Mark 在预防脊髓损伤方面的贡献在 2021 年得到
了认可，当时他被评为年度青年澳大利亚人。A.entrusted 委托；B.recognized
认可；C. appointed 任命；D. reflected 反映。根据后文“when he was named
Young Australian of the Year”可知，他的贡献得到了认可。故选 B。
第二节（共 10 小题； 每小题 1.5 分，共 15 分）阅读下面短文，在空白处填
入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
56. capable 57．has become 58．breaking 59．highest 60．which
61．gracefully 62．Painted 63．a 64．roots 65．for
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了国产动画《哪吒 2》已经成为一种文
化现象，解释了动画中的中国传统元素。
56. 考查词性。句意：饺子是个有能力的导演，故填：capable
57．考查时态。句意：自春节档上映以来，国产动画《哪吒 2》已经成为一种文
化现象。根据后文 sinceitsSpringFestivalrelease 可知句子为现在完成时，主
语为 The Chinese animated hit Ne Zha 2，助动词用 has。故填 has become。
58．考查非谓语。句意：截至 2月 22 日，其票房收入已超过 130 亿元，打破纪
录，成为中国票房最高的电影。此处 break 与上文句子构成主动关系，故为现在
分词作状语。故填 breaking。
59．考查最高级。句意：截至 2月 22 日，其票房收入已超过 130 亿元，打破纪
录，成为中国票房最高的电影。根据语境“claim the title of China’s.”可
知，这里表示“票房收入最高的电影”。故填 highest。
60．考查定语从句。句意：这部电影巧妙地融合了中国古代文化遗产，比如神秘
的七彩莲花，重建了主要人物的身体。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词 the
mystical seven-colored lotus，先行词指物，在从句作主语，故填 which。
61．考查副词。句意：两只鹤优雅地降落在屋顶的装饰上，反映了宋徽宗的代表
作《瑞鹤图》。修饰动词 land 用副词 gracefully。故填 gracefully。
62．考查非谓语动词。句意：这幅画创作于宋代，描绘了元宵节期间鹤在汴京宫
上空盘旋，象征着民族和谐。paint 与 the artwork 之间是被动关系，即“这幅
作品被画”，故用过去分词作状语，首字母大写。故填 Painted。
63．考查冠词。句意：传统上认为，屋顶上有龙头的装饰可以防邪防火。feature
为可数名词单数，此处泛指一种特点，应用不定冠词修饰，且 dragon-headed
是辅音音素开头，应用 a。a dragon-headed roof feature 作 decoration 的同位
语。故填 a。
64．考查名词的数。句意：通过复兴博山香炉等文物，它邀请年轻观众探索中国
的文化根源。root 是可数名词，此处用复数形式表泛指。故填 roots。 65．考查
介词。句意：这些元素，经过几个世纪的保存，继续激发敬畏，证明传
统可以繁荣数千年。短语 for thousands of years 表示“数千年”。故填 for。
第四部分 文学素养(共两节，满分 25 分) 第一节（共 10 小题；每空 1分，共 10
分）请在方框中选择合适的选项，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。注意：
1.每个选项只能使用一次；
66 F 、 67 G 、 68 A 、 69 K 、 70 B
71 C 、 72 D 、 73 E 、74 I 75 J
77. 应用文（满分 15 分）：
假定你是李华,现准备参加暑期中学生英语演讲比赛，你在语言运用、发音
(pronunciation)语调(intonation)方面遇到了困难。请给你的外籍教师 Mr.
Smith 写封信，请他帮忙提出建议。
内容包括：1.求助事由; 2.希望指导; 3.感谢帮助。
注意：1.词数 80 左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.请按如下格式在答
题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
I'm writing to ask for your generous assistance.
Nowadays, I'm occupied preparing for an English speech contest for middle school
students to be held in the coming summer vacation. Nevertheless, I encounter some
difficulty using proper English words to express my thoughts accurately. Moreover, I'm
really eager to improve my spoken English, especially pronunciation and intonation.
Would you please offer me some suggestions
I'd appreciate it if you'd like to offer me a helping hand. Looking forward to your
reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
76.观察下面的图片，根据图片内容和其中的角色分配，猜测并描述第三幅图的内
容，使英文小故事完整、连贯。注意：1.词数 70 左右；2.首句已给出，不计入词
数。
My lab has been broken into! My…
My lab has been broken into! My research data has been stolen, and the intruders
left behind a strange symbol painted on the wall. The thief has been identified through
fingerprints left on the black gloves. Shockingly, he's been discovered to be our former
lab assistant who was dismissed last month. The stolen materials have been recovered,
and the criminal has been punished. Security systems have been installed to ensure such
thefts won't be repeated in the future.深圳市聚龙科学中学2024-2025学年度下学期第二次段考
高一英语试卷
时间：130分钟 满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号填写在答题卡上。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，留存试卷，交回答题卡。
第一部分 基础知识(共20小题;每小题1.5分，满分30分)
单项选择，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。
1. To maintain friendship, one of your ______ is to have clear communication.
A. goals B. strategies C. concerns D. fences
2. The ceasefire(停火) will only provide a ______ solution to the crisis.
A. frank B. sensitive C. metal D. temporary
3. The hotel itself can hold 70 guests and, ______, there are several self-cooking apartments.
A. in particular B. in turn C. in advance D. in addition
4. The Wi-Fi is so far away that my phone can’t get a strong ______.
A. symbol B. signal C. program D. direction
5. _________ all his life to science, he is so perseverant.
A. addicted B. devoting C. scared D. concerned
6. Mrs Green stood there, ________ over whether to tell her husband the truth or not.
A. hesitating B. extending C. criticising D. obtaining
7. Due to the ______ of fresh water, the villagers had to walk miles to fetch water from the river.
A. fountain B. mission C. shortage D. reality
8. Nicholas Winton’s efforts ______ the lives of 669 children during World War II.
A. made a difference to B. had an effect in
C. served as D. rose to his feet for
9. The new policy aims to ______ the economic pressure on small businesses by reducing taxes.
A. realize B. relieve C. organize D. believe
10. The project was ______, and the manager decided to find out the reason.
A. to such extent B. as well as C. in a mess D. apart from
11. The material needs to have enough ______ to bend without breaking in this application.
A. capability B. flexibility C. hesitation D. donation
12. ______ by his words, she tore the letter into pieces and burst into tears.
A. Annoying B. Annoyed C. To annoy D. Being annoyed
13.The doctor suggested a new ______ for his illness, which turned out to be very effective.
A. contribution B. accuracy C. treatment D. extension
14. The scientists conducted an _______ to test the new theory.
A. economy B. experiment C. exhibition D. embarrassment
15. I admit it was ______my fault.
A．newly B．increasingly C．patiently D．entirely
16. The organization was ______ to help disabled people live a better life, and many have ______ greatly from its services.
A. set up; benefited B. come up with; contributed
C. taken up; escaped D. passed away; treated
17. The scientists, __________ to __________ Mars, found no sign of life there.
A. committing; exploring B. committing; explore
C. committed; explore D. committed; exploring
18. The new library ______ already ______ by the government.
A. has; being built B. has; been built C. was; build D. is; built
19. The ______ leaves on the ground made the park look like a golden carpet.
A. fallen B. falling C. fell D. falls
20. _________ several times to the design for two months, the engineer eventually succeeded .
A. Trying B. Tried C. Having tried D. To try
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
Best Sleep Music Apps
If you’re in search of a better night’s sleep, trying a sleep music app might be the answer. Here are some sleep music apps to choose from.
Calm
Calm has an impressively large library of relaxation and sleep-causing sounds. It stands out for providing the latest collection of modern music from popular artists. This app offers a free version, but to really take advantage of what Calm has to offer, you had better choose the paid version, which costs $69.99 for one year. A lifetime membership is $399.99.
Headspace
Headspace is an app designed in the simplest way that makes it quick and easy to use its library of sleep-specific music, so it is friendly to the aged. Helpful suggestions point out features like how to set a timer without making you feel the app difficult to use. Headspace only costs $39.99 yearly.
Relax Melodies
Relax Melodies is designed to calm your mind with relaxing sounds. “Discover” page helps you find some app features, like bedtime stories and breathing exercises. Though its free version provides a great introduction to the idea of sleep music, the paid version unlocks a larger library of sounds. It only costs $49.99 yearly or you can pay $8.99 a month.
Pzizz
One thing that sets Pzizz apart is its voice narration (旁白), with male and female options available. Usually, the voice is low and calm. If you find the presence of a voice to be comforting or benefit from someone helping you to relax your mind and body, then Pzizz is suitable for you. Monthly costs for it are $7.99, yearly $49.99 and lifetime $249.99.
21. Which app would you recommend to your grandparents
A. Calm. B. Headspace. C. Relax Melodies. D. Pzizz.
22. What do Calm and Relax Melodies have in common
A. They offer physical exercises. B. They include collections of modern music.
C. They provide free service. D. They introduce users to a large library.
23. What can you do with Pzizz
A. Choose the voice narration you like. B. Chat with someone before sleep.
C. Listen to low and calm music. D. Create the voice you like best.
B
Being bored is no fun, especially at work. There’s nothing worse than finding yourself bored in your office on a Monday morning and realize there’s still four and a half more days to the weekend. But a new research done by Australian National University argues that while boredom is certainly boring, it isn’t all bad. This bored mental state can actually spark (引发) precious creativity.
The study asked 52 subjects (实验对象) to do a boring job: Sort apart a bowl of red and green beans with just one hand for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, 49 other subjects — the control group — were instructed to create art projects with paper, beans, and glue.
Once the 30 minutes was over, each group was asked to spend five minutes on a creative task:they had to come up with reasons why a hypothetical (假设的) person was two hours late for a meeting. The researchers found that the bored group came up with not just more ideas but more creative ideas than the control group.
The research found that although some previous research implies boredom can lead to dissatisfaction at a job, boredom didn’t produce unwanted emotions that could be detrimental to mental health. In this case, people who were bored were just bored, and they walked away with a net benefit of creativity.
“Boredom is not miserable and harmful based on my research,” says the study’s lead author, Guihyun Park. “People want to get out of a boring state, so they are induced to novelty-seeking (追求新奇的) unique thinking, which brings out creativity.”
24. What can we know about the 52 subjects
A. They often felt very bored. B. They always thought of weekends.
C. They were asked to do creative work. D. They were required to sort beans.
25. What can we learn from the third paragraph
A. The bored group was as creative as the control group.
B. Bored people could work better than those who were not.
C. The two groups did different tasks to test their creativity.
D. Bored people are often late for a meeting.
26. What can the underlined word “detrimental” in Paragraph 4 probably be replaced by
A. valuable. B. effective. C. harmful. D. positive.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Boredom Brings out Creativity B. Never Feel Bored When Doing Work
C. Being Bored Is No Fun at Work D. Boredom Produces Unwanted Emotions
C
With the development of modern technology, drones（无人机） are being applied to various fields. Drone light shows are becoming especially popular in the West. By now, if you live on the U. S. East or West Coasts, you’ve probably been troubled by wildfire smoke. The fires are increasing in frequency and intensity as climate change worsens. And fireworks, as you can guess from their name, cause fires—more than you might think.
That’s what caused a handful of California towns to quit fireworks and turn to drones last year. Sydney, Australia, known for its massive fireworks display, is considering doing the same due to the risk of wildfires. And fire danger is now top of mind for many U. S. cities as the Independence Day, or the American national day, nears.
In addition to reducing the risk of fires, drone light shows present a safer alternative for the folks behind the curtain. Fireworks injured more than 10,000 people last year because they can accidentally erupt while on the ground. Drones won’t. And since light shows are required to keep the ground below the show clear, there’s no risk of a drone falling from the sky into the crowd.
Drones are also less disturbing, creating only a light buzzing noise. Fireworks, on the other hand, can burst your eardrum if you’re standing close enough. That’s a nuisance for some families with animals, small children, or other people who are sensitive to noise.
But perhaps the biggest reason for the switch to drones is that they’re thought to be more eco-friendly. Apart from starting fires, firework smoke leaves behind a trail of harmful chemicals and is considered a pollutant. Drones are also a reusable option, capable of flying potentially hundreds of shows before they even require maintenance. That’s a huge benefit to the environment—and to the companies paying to put on these performances.
At the end of the day, though, some cities are likely switching to drones simply because they’re cooler. That’s not to say that fireworks aren’t cool. But drones allow for more creativity, with the ability to synchronize(同步) lights to music and recreate complex images in the sky.
Nevertheless, it’s still too early to rush to the conclusion that drones will completely take the place of fireworks in the near future.
28. What are the reasons why some cities give up fireworks
A. They are too expensive. B. They are not cool any more.
C. They speed up climate change. D. They may pose fire risks.
29. What method does the author use to demonstrate the advantages of drones in paragraph 3
A. By referring to data from previous studies.
B. By analyzing causes and effects.
C. By making a comparison.
D. By giving a definition.
30. What does the underlined word “nuisance” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A. reward. B. attraction. C. annoyance. D. instance.
31. What would the author probably discuss in the paragraph that follows
A. The similarities shared by drones and fireworks.
B. The potential challenges drones will face.
C. The importance of drones in promoting economy.
D. The strong competition from companies in different industries.
D
Cats perform better than human babies on a simple measure of language comprehension. The research, published Oct. 4 in the journal Scientific Reports, revealed that. Research in the past five years has shown that cats can recognize not only their own names but those of familiar humans and animals. But can they associate words and objects more generally
To test this theory, Saho Takagi and her team gave 31 adult cats a simple word game used to investigate the same ability in human babies. The cats were shown two nine-second cartoon clips (电影片段) with recordings of their owners repeating a made-up word over each image. The two clips-a red sun labeled “paramo” and a blue unicorn with the word “keraru”-were repeated until the cats appeared to get bored and paid 50% less attention to the screen.
After a short break, the image clips were repeated, but this time, half of the pairings were switched. The switched clips visibly affected the cats, with recordings of “paramo” alongside the unicorn and “keraru” with the sun holding their interest an average of 15% longer. That the cats noticed this change and were clearly perplexed (迷惑的) by it is good evidence that they had formed a link between the words and images, written in the study.
The experiment revealed that the cats were able to learn the combinations from just two nine-second exposures - significantly faster than babies, who required at least four 20-second trials.
However, these comparisons should not be overinterpreted. “You’re comparing an adult animal with an immature animal from a different species,” said Dr. Carlo Siracusa, an animal behaviorist at the University of Pennsylvania. “Moreover, a certain number of the cats have to be excluded, so there’s already a bias (偏见)-not a fault of the research. Interacting with cats in the experiment is no easy task.” he added. Despite its limitations, the study does show that cats are capable of forming picture-word associations, the team wrote in the paper, although whether this is an inborn ability or a product of domestication remains a mystery.
32. Why did Saho Takagi and her team carry out the experiment
A. To test cats’ recognition of familiar names.
B. To explore cats’ word-object association ability.
C. To reveal cats’ secret of language understanding.
D. To compare cats’ memory with that of human babies.
33. What is presented in paragraph 2
A. Data collection. B. Result analysis.
C. Practical examples. D. Experimental methods.
34. According to the last sentence in paragraph 3, what’s the implication（暗示）about the cat’s cognitive (认知的) abilities
A. Cats have a limited short-term memory and quickly forget associations.
B. Cats can form expectations based on learned word-object associations, similar to humans.
C. Cats rely solely on auditory cues rather than visual stimuli for recognition.
D. Cats are only responsive to their own names, not arbitrary words.
35. What is one limitation of the study, as mentioned by Dr. Carlo Siracusa
A. It’s difficult to engage cats.
B. There’re not enough clips involved.
C. The cats tested are chosen randomly.
D. Similarities between species are ignored.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Do you compare yourself to other people Perhaps your best friend received something you really wanted for Christmas, or you’re not allowed to go to a concert but your brother or sister parisons are normal and can sometimes be helpful. ___36____.
Why does focusing yourself matter We tend to compare ourselves to others who are doing better or not as well as ourselves, but comparing your achievements to your past self (where you started) and your future self (where you’d like to get to) can be more positive. ____37____. And you will be excited about what you might do. Focusing on your own goals is more rewarding than always trying to come out on top.
Comparing yourself to those around you is natural and we often do it without realizing. It can help us to measure our achievement and to form friendships with new people who have similar interests. ____38____, especially online and on social media. Taking note of how the comparison is making you feel matters, too. ____39____, choose a different role model or focus on your own strengths and what you’re good at. It can help to boost your self-esteem and you`ll be in high spirits again after doing so.
Jealousy and envy are ordinary emotions, but focusing on improving your own performance can help you feel successful. ____40____. It can help not only to boost your friend’s mood but can also help you feel good. It will encourage you to build each other up.
A. When you take notes
B. If you begin to feel quite low
C. In addition, celebrate success with your friends
D. Also, learn to celebrate your friend’s achievements
E. This can make you feel proud of what you’ve achieved
F. However, focusing on your own progress is important for your well-being
G. However, it’s important to be realistic and remember that nobody is perfect
第三部分 语言运用(共二节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
No matter what life throws our way, having a positive attitude makes room for the future. Let’s read Mark Farrell’s 41 story. At the age of 14, he took a dive into a swimming pool, which would 42 his life forever.
“I jumped into the pool and broke my 43 .” he says. “It’s a very unusual story because I jumped into the deep end, not the shallow end where most spinal (脊柱的) injuries happen.”
Mark has been in a wheelchair ever since and now, is very calm about any 44 life might throw at him. In fact, he finds it 45 to name any challenge. “I just live my life and take it day by day,” he says.
For the past few years, Mark has 46 with the Spinal Education Awareness Team (SEAT), telling his story to young people in the community. He also works as a whale 47 , taking photos for various publications and calendars. “If I can 48 one kid’s life, it makes my 49 worthwhile,” he says.
The aim of the SEAT program is to 50 students to prevent spinal injuries and help them to better understand the challenges facing people who 51 with a spinal injury.
Mark discusses the importance of checking the depth of water before diving in and being more 52 in general. He has told thousands of school students his story over the years and says that if his 53 can prevent one spinal injury in a young person, he’s 54 . Mark’s contribution to preventing spinal injuries was 55 in 2021, when he was named Young Australian of the Year.
41. A. amusing B. exciting C. inspiring D. worrying
42. A. harm B. benefit C. shorten D. change
43. A. neck B. arm C. leg D. wrist
44. A. operation B. success C. challenge D. competition
45. A. significant B. uncertain C. horrible D. hard
46. A. argued B. worked C. played D. agreed
47. A. doctor B. keeper C. trainer D. photographer
48. A. save B. control C. risk D. enrich
49. A. response B. effort C. memory D. disability
50. A. force B. allow C. guide D. beg
51. A. live B. help C. travel D. swim
52. A. flexible B. optimistic C. cautious D. energetic
53. A. complaints B. comments C. feelings D. talks
54. A. pleased B. outstanding C. creative D. confident
55. A. trusted B. recognized C. appointed D. reflected
第二节（共10小题； 每小题1.5分，共15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Ne Zha 2: A Cultural Revival
The Chinese animated hit Ne Zha, created by Jiaozi, a 56. (capability) director,
57. (become) a cultural phenomenon since its Spring Festival release. By Feb 22, its box office revenue had exceeded 13 billion yuan, 58. (break) records to claim the title of China’s 59. (high) earning film. The movie masterfully integrates ancient Chinese heritage, such as the mystical seven-colored lotus, 60. rebuilds the main characters’ bodies. This imagery is rooted in the gold-plated bronze Boshan censer (香炉), a 2,000-year-old artifact from the Western Han Dynasty, unearthed in Hebei province.
In a breathtaking scene, Ne Zha arrives at the Jade Xu Palace, where immortal cranes soar across the sky. Two cranes land 61. (graceful) on the roof’s decoration, reflecting Emperor Huizong’s masterpiece “Ruihe Tu”. 62. (paint) during the Song Dynasty, the artwork captures cranes circling Bianjing’s palace on the Lantern Festival, symbolizing national harmony. The decoration, 63. dragon-headed roof feature, was traditionally believed to prevent evil and fire.
Beyond entertainment, Ne Zha 2 bridges ancient myths and modern storytelling. By reviving relics like the Boshan censer (博山炉), it invites younger audiences to explore China’s cultural
64. (root). These elements, preserved through centuries, continue to inspire awe, proving traditions can flourish 65. thousands of years.
第四部分 文学素养(共两节，满分25分)
第一节（共10小题；每空1分，共10分）
请在方框中选择合适的选项，填入短文的空格中，使短文完整连贯。
注意：每个选项只能使用一次；
On October 2, 1872, an English gentleman makes a 66._______ wager: He can 67.________the entire world in a mere eighty days. Thus begins Jules Verne’s classic novel, which remains unsurpassed in sheer 68.______ entertainment. Phileas Fogg and his faithful manservant, Passepartout, embark on a fantastic journey into a world 69.________surprises, 70.__________, and beauty-from the shores of India, where the travelers rescue the beautiful wife of a rajah from ritual sacrifice, to the rugged American frontier, where their train is 71._________by an angry band of Sioux. With twenty thousand pounds at stake, Fogg’s 72.________ is complicated by an incredible case of mistaken identity that sends a Scotland Yard detective in hot pursuit. A riveting race 73.________ time and an action-packed odyssey into the unknown, Around the World in Eighty Days is a masterpiece of 74.__________that has captured the imaginations of 75._________ of readers and continues to enthrall us today.
第二节（共1小题，共15分）
76. 看图续写（满分15分）：
观察下面的图片，根据图片内容和其中的角色分配，猜测并描述第三幅图的内容，使英文小故事完整、连贯。注意：1.词数70左右；2.首句已给出，不计入词数。
My lab has been broken into! My…
第五部分 应用文写作（满分15分）
77. 应用文（满分15分）：
假定你是李华,现准备参加暑期中学生英语演讲比赛，你在语言运用、发音(pronunciation)语调(intonation)方面遇到了困难。请给你的外籍教师Mr. Smith写封信，请他帮忙提出建议。
内容包括：1.求助事由; 2.希望指导; 3.感谢帮助。
注意：1.词数80左右；2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；3.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Smith,
_______________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
