湖南省邵阳市大祥区邵阳市第二中学2024-2025学年高二下学期4月期中英语试题（含听力）
一、听力选择题
1．How many students are there at the school this year
A．400. B．700. C．1,000.
2．What does the man decide to sell
A．His computer. B．His CDs. C．His camera.
3．What program will be shown after the news
A．A cartoon movie. B．A food program. C．A football match.
4．How will the man go to school tomorrow
A．By car. B．By bus. C．By bike.
5．Why is Sally late for the appointment
A．She had an accident. B．She went to the hospital. C．She had to pick someone up.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What is the weather like today
A．Sunny. B．Cloudy. C．Rainy.
7．Where is Cathy going next
A．To the mountains. B．To the forest. C．To the river.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．What kind of exercise did the article suggest
A．Jogging. B．Cross-country skiing. C．Downhill skiing.
9．How is cross-country skiing different from downhill skiing
A．It’s good for lungs and hearts.
B．It can be done in flat areas.
C．It doesn’t require much snow.
10．What relation is the man to the woman
A．Her husband. B．Her friend. C．Her son.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11．What does the man want to do first
A．Do science experiments. B．Buy Christmas gifts. C．Take the Star Ferry.
12．Which place does the man show little interest in
A．The Science Museum. B．Ocean Park. C．Temple Street Night Market.
13．What might the woman think of taking the Star Ferry
A．Exciting. B．Silly. C．Boring.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14．Where will the man go first
A．To a hall. B．To a classroom. C．To a meeting room.
15．What will the Director of the Studies talk about
A．Social activities. B．Different courses. C．Student dormitories.
16．How does the man feel about the test
A．Glad. B．Confident. C．Surprised.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Who is the talk probably intended for
A．Animal activists. B．Zoo visitors. C．Zoo keepers.
18．Why are night animals hard to be observed
A．Because they are sleeping during the day.
B．Because they are not allowed to be watched.
C Because they are uncomfortable with daylight.
19．What is the function of red light in the system
A．To create natural daylight.
B．To enable visitors to watch.
C．To put night animals to sleep.
20．When can you watch the opening of World Down Under
A．This month. B．Next month. C．Several months later.
二、阅读理解
Mt. Huangshan Highlight Tour
People from all over the world aren’t willing to miss Mt. Huangshan when they travel to China. In the morning, you will climb up the mountain by cable car to have your exploration and enjoy the amazing landscape at Mt. Huangshan. Lunch and dinner will be served at the restaurant on the mountain. They are at your own expense. Stay overnight at the top of the mountain.
Get up early, and you may enjoy the fantastic sunrise in the midst of a sea of clouds in the summits. Then, you will be driven back to explore the unique Huizhou merchant culture, characteristic architectural style and enjoy local snacks by visiting Hongcun Village and Xidi Village.
Your accommodations
Hotel Class Group Size Nov.~ Mar. Apr.~Oct.
Economical Hotel 2~3 persons $456 $635
4~5 persons $556 $596
Comfortable Hotel 2~ 3persons $ 708 $758
4~5 persons $645 $870
Your preparations
●About the luggage: Don’t take too much luggage when you take Mt. Huangshan tour. It’s better to bring a backpack and prepare some food and water, because everything will be more expensive on Mt. Huangshan. Go to Beihai Scenic Area if you really have to buy something.
●About wearings: Heavy solar radiation on the mountain, ensure a good protection for your skin. Wearing hiking shoes and sport clothes.
●About accidents: If you have heart disease or high blood pressure, don’t travel alone. If you are really upset when on the mountain, a stretcher (担架) is offered on the mountain.
21．What can tourists do on the mountain during their tour
A．Enjoy free nice meals. B．Visit Hongcun Village.
C．Explore Huizhou culture. D．Admire the grand sunrise.
22．What’s the charge for a couple who will stay in a comfortable hotel in May
A．$758. B．$708. C．$1516. D．$1416.
23．What is one of suggestions for tourists
A．Always travel with your friends. B．Wear suitable shoes and clothes.
C．Buy food in Beihai Scenic Area. D．Take a stretcher with you in case.
Inspired by Marco Polo, who traveled to China along the ancient Silk Road more than 700 years ago, Italian traveler Vienna-Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown Venice on April 26th, 2022, to retrace the route on foot.
With a simple backpack and two trekking poles (徒步手杖), 74-year-old Cammarota has covered 20, 000 km and passed through dozens of countries. The moment she set foot in China on August 29th, she was warmly greeted by people who put on traditional dance and singing performances for her arrival via Irkeshtam, the country’s farthest-west land port in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Starting from Xinjiang, Cammarota has embarked on a 15-month cultural journey across China and will explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces. Her journey will come to an end in Beijing to mark the 750th anniversary of Marco Polo’s arrival in China.
Throughout her trip, Cammarota witnessed the transformation of the ancient Silk road into a corridor of economic and cultural exchange, “I have seen the bridges, highways, and railways built under China’s Belt and Road Initiative which connect countries in a way that echoes the Silk Road’s historical role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange.”
Last year, Cammarota reached Tajikistan, where she visited the China-Tajikistan highway project. The infrastructure project, once completed, is expected to enhance regional connectivity and bring new opportunities. “This project embodies the spirit of BRI — bring hope and development to the countries along the path,” she said.
For Cammarota, this journey is more than retracing Marco Polo’s footsteps. She hopes her travel will help people in Italy and the West see the true beauty and greatness of China. “This is a land filled with numerous UNESCO heritage sites, cutting-edge technology, and a harmonious balance between urban development and natural preservation,” she said.
Describing herself as an ambassador of cultural exchange and mordern-day Marco Polo, Cammarota noted that “I want people to know about Marco Polo and the Silk Road, but I also want to send a message to women of my age — it’s never too late to pursue your dream”
24．What can we learn about Cammarota
A．She fully equipped herself with devices before departure.
B．She was impressed by the charm and beauty in China.
C．She focused on providing high-quality introduction.
D．She spent 15 months travelling from Venice, Italy to Beijing, China.
25．What does the underlined word “echoes” in paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Reflects. B．Cites. C．Anticipates. D．Adapts.
26．Which is NOT the purpose for Cammarota to set about her journey
A．To follow the footsteps of Marco Polo.
B．To gain recognition from the public.
C．To set a positive example to her peers.
D．To bridge the communication between the West and China.
27．Why did Cammarota name herself as an ambassador of cultural exchange
A．Because she is totally qualified for the position.
B．Because she has undertaken the task without any hesitation.
C．Because she has applied the theory into practice successfully.
D．Because she has committed herself to promoting cultural exchange.
While accidents and incidents do happen, in this day and age, roller coasters (过山车) are generally considered safe. This wasn’t always the case: Early roller coasters and other rides were uncomfortable at best, and dangerous at worst. One pioneer to the roller coaster were the Ice Slides-hills constructed of wood and ice-found in Russia in the 16th century. After an exhausting climb up a set of stairs, riders would dash down the slope (坡) on a block of ice with a pile of straw as the seat. Fun! In the early 1800s, a wheeled version made its way to France, making it more similar to modern roller coasters. Except that the wheels would often come off and the cars wouldn’t stop at the bottom of the hill. Less fun!
Coasters only got more dangerous in the next century. Consider the infamous Coney Island Rough Riders roller coaster, which killed seven people in a five-year span from 1910 to 1915 before it was shut down. The coaster was an honor to Theodore Roosevelt and his “Rough Riders,” the soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American War. But the coaster was almost as dangerous as Battle of San Juan Hill: According to PBS, in one accident, the speeding coaster threw off 16 people, killing four. In another accident, the coaster jumped the track and caused three deaths. One woman survived the dangerous hanging from a rail with one hand, holding her child with the other hand.
Another great place to get injured was New Jersey’s Action Park, which did its damage from 1978 to 1996 before closing. How bad was Action Park A few years ago, my New Jersey-born wife got an email that said “You know you’re from New Jersey when ... you’ve been seriously injured at Action Park.”
28．How does the author introduce the topic of the text
A．By making a contrast. B．By asking a question.
C．By giving a definition. D．By offering a suggestion.
29．What was the first roller coaster made of
A．Wood and ice. B．Metal wheels.
C．Grass and stone. D．Soldiers’weapons.
30．What was Coney Island Rough Riders built for
A．Testing the challenge of the ride.
B．Remembering a historical event.
C．Celebrating a woman’s survival.
D．Recording a bloody Spanish battle.
31．What is the tone of the author’s description
A．Uncertain. B．Cautious. C．Angry. D．Humorous.
Three astronauts stationed in China’s Tiangong space station are preparing for their return trip in the middle of April, packing up personal items, experimental products and other materials, putting equipment into place and exercising to prepare their bodies for Earth’s gravity.
The astronauts, Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin, have to tidy up a large number of materials, including goods on the Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft, said Zhong Weiwei, an associate researcher at the China Astronaut Research and Training Center.
Living in space about six months, a new record in China’s history, they have completed more than 20 scientific tasks and will bring back samples with them, according to Zhong.
He said the astronauts have to put all equipment in place since there will be a gap of over half a month before the astronauts of Shenzhou XVIII enter the space station.
The physical conditions and psychological states of the three astronauts are better than expected, meeting the requirements for a return trip, said the associate researcher from the center’s aerospace medical engineering office.
Based on their in- orbit physical examinations and data, experts have adjusted exercise plans for them to keep fitness in order to ensure a safe landing, Zhong said.
The Shenzhou XVII mission was launched on Oct 26 by a Long March 2F carrier rocket that launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China’s Gobi Desert, with the crew soon entering the Tiangong station.
Besides their tasks, the crew of Shenzhou XVII paid New Year greetings to the Chinese nation on China’s space station on February 9, 2024.
32．What record did the three astronauts make in China’s history
A．They have stayed in space about half a year. B．They have adjusted their plan to keep fitness.
C．They have made two live lectures from space. D．They have finished twenty scientific missions.
33．Which of the following statements is true according to the passage
A．The astronauts adjusted their exercise plans due to the delayed return.
B．The astronauts have already arranged all equipment in the right place.
C．When the Lunar New Year came, they greet the whole nation in space.
D．The astronauts merely need to keep physically healthy before returning.
34．What can we infer from the passage
A．Tianzhou 6 cargo spacecraft will be abandoned. B．Shenzhou X VIII will be launched in late April.
C．The three astronauts may stay in space until May. D．Tianzhou 7 cargo spacecraft will take off in 2025.
35．What’s the best title of the passage
A．Successful returning from space. B．Welcome the next space astronauts.
C．Great achievements of astronauts. D．Preparations for returning the Earth.
Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason was: “You’ll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym, ” while another read: “ 36 ” With a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle (微妙) competition.
So, how do you find a workout partner
First of all, decide what you want from that person. 37 Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner.
You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won’t result in a useful response. 38 If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.
My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. 39
You and your partner will probably have different skills. 40 Over time, both of you will benefit—your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core (核心) of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.
A．Your first meeting may be a little awkward.
B．A workout partner usually needs to live close by.
C．You’ll work harder if you train with someone else.
D．Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport
E．How can you write a good “seeking training partner” notice
F．Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other.
G．Any notice for a training partner should include such information.
三、完形填空
Two years ago, my friend and I were at college. With his birthday quickly approaching, he came to me with an unusual 41 : instead of receiving presents, he wanted to do some acts of kindness.
I was 42 for such an idea. Giving instead of taking for the birthday was really difficult. I asked him how he could come up with such a 43 idea. He told me about a TED talk he had watched on generosity, which had inspired him. So we started to 44 creative things we could do.
Our university employed some security guards to 45 its students. They have to work 46 , keeping watch on every corner throughout the university. For the most part it's a thankless job as most people grow 47 to seeing the guards all around and eventually barely notice their 48 , let alone acknowledge their efforts. How could we show them our appreciation
We decided to make a large pot of hot 49 . We hired a Uber and asked the driver to take us around the campus where we knew the 50 would be and we poured them each a cup of hot chocolate. The Uber driver was 51 a bit doubtful to the entire plan but after a while he was helping us 52 the guards and our lively spirit had 53 to him as well. We were met with many 54 and appreciative words. It was amazing to see how a 55 act or even intention of generosity can lift everyone's spirit.
41．A．order B．request C．problem D．story
42．A．stuck B．blessed C．burdened D．bored
43．A．traditional B．complex C．familiar D．novel
44．A．plan out B．take over C．watch for D．hold back
45．A．judge B．help C．monitor D．protect
46．A．step by step B．around the clock C．more or less D．now and then
47．A．addicted B．devoted C．attached D．accustomed
48．A．presence B．hunger C．poverty D．thirsty
49．A．tea B．milk C．porridge D．chocolate
50．A．workers B．students C．guards D．drivers
51．A．finally B．initially C．occasionally D．frequently
52．A．remind B．track C．spot D．recognize
53．A．spread B．moved C．happened D．returned
54．A．friends B．difficulties C．greetings D．smiles
55．A．similar B．small C．daily D．modest
四、语法填空
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。
China’s first artificial intelligence (AI) textbook for high school students 56 (bring) out last week, following a plan by central government 57 (include) AI courses in primary and secondary school.
The nine-chapter textbook, 58 (name) Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence, was written by outstanding 59 (scholar) from well-known schools nationwide.
“The textbook focuses not only on basics of AI, but on 60 (practice) use of AI in daily life,” said Chen Yukun, a professor at a university, 61 is also a contributor to the book.
So far, about 40 high schools across the country 62 (undertake) the task of being the first group of AI high education pilot programme 63 introducing the textbook in the curriculum. “The AI sector is facing a talent shortage 64 (global). The publication of the book is 65 breakthrough as it takes AI technology out of the ‘ivory tower’ and makes it part of high school learning," said Lin Dahua, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，为推进科普教育，你校英语社团正在开展“学科学，用科学”的演讲活动，请你以“Intelligent Technology Enters Our Life”为主题，写一篇演讲稿参加比赛，内容包括：
1. 智能科技在生活中的应用；
2. 学习智能科技的意义。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and students,
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Thank you！
六、书面表达
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Joel Kruisselbrink, an exercise advisor at Lelie Zorggroep, Holland, is a social worker, coach and fitness advisor of the elderly in nursing homes.
Joel found many seniors would spend their days doing nothing and sleeping away and their bodies became weak easily, especially in the changing seasons. Joel realized that he should do something for them to make a change for better.
“How can I inspire the elderly to start moving ” he asked himself. He tried to share the goods of sports with them, but with little result. There were many reasons for this. One main reason is that there is little money for fitness equipment. Another is that it is really boring to do exercises.
Finally, the answer came through his young child, who showed him the joy of playing with everyday materials. The boy would happily run after a balloon here and there, or climb up and down for a beautiful leaf, or joyfully play with some sticks. Anyway, these materials are all easy to be found in our daily life. But he noticed that it should be enjoyable for the players, especially there are more players.
“Play is the key to getting active!” he said.
Joel believed that when movement is made fun and interesting, it no longer feels like exercise.
He also found that group challenges can create chances to develop social skills, build friendships, and support each other in their physical fitness journeys. “The most beautiful thing is to see the seniors’ smiles!” he said. The smiles may show a person’s inner part and may do good to one’s whole health.
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。
Joel began introducing simple, fun games and exercises that get them moving and smiling.
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His work has gained attention on social media, and his videos serve as inspiration for others.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B C B B C A C B B A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A B C C B C B A B B
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 D A B B A B D A A B
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D A C B D C D B G F
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答案 B A D A D B D A D C
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答案 B C A D B
1．B
【原文】W: Last year, there were 400 students at the school. Now there are 700.
M: So there are 300 more this year, a big increase.
2．C
【原文】M: I’m kind of on a tight budget. I’m thinking of selling some of my things to buy a new computer and some CDs.
W: What about your camera You haven’t used it for ages.
M: That’s a good idea.
3．B
【原文】W: The cartoon movie will not be shown after the news as advertised. A food program will be shown afterwards.
M: Yes, the cartoon movie will be on tomorrow evening at eight o’clock, just after a football match.
4．B
【详解】M: I must leave early tomorrow so it will be difficult to take you to school in the car.
M: Oh no, my bicycle’s got a flat tire. I’ll have to take the bus.
W: Or you could come with me and do your homework in the library until lessons start.
M: Great.
5．C
【原文】M: Sally, where have you been We were supposed to meet hours ago.
W: Sorry Mark. Somebody from work had an accident and had to go to hospital. I offered to pick her son up from school.
6．A 7．C
【原文】M: Cassy, why do you stay at home alone Is there any plan for today
W: Well, I wanted to go to the mountains or the forest but I’m afraid it may rain.
M: Are you kidding Cassy The sun is shining and there is no cloud in the sky. Come on, what’s the real reason
W: Hum, I’ve got no one to go with.
M: Come on, Cassy. Well, I’m going to the river. Do you want to come with me
W: Okay, thanks.
8．B 9．B 10．A
【原文】M: Dear I just read an article in a magazine that talked about different types of exercise. Guess what kind it suggested
W: Let’s see. Was it jogging
M: No, according to the article, jogging can cause leg and foot injuries to some people.
W: Then what kind of exercise did the article suggest
M: Cross-country skiing. The article said cross-country skiing provided a full body workout and that it’s good for the heart and lungs.
W: Cross-country skiing I would never have guessed that. Tell me how is cross-country skiing different from downhill skiing
M: Well, you don’t have to go to the mountains to go cross-country skiing. You can go anywhere there’s snow.
W: In that case, what about going cross-country skiing this weekend with our son
M: Sounds great.
11．A 12．B 13．C
【原文】W: Welcome to Hong Kong, Stephen. What would you like to do while you are here
M: Thanks. Well, I enjoy science. I would like to go to the science museum first. I’ve never been to one before. I’d like to see what experiments I can try.
W: Good plan. Oh, would you like to go to ocean park
M: That sounds exciting. However, I do go to ocean park we have at home a lot. I guess they will be pretty similar. Oh, can we go to temple street night market I’ve never been to a night market.
W: If you like, we go there every Christmas and buy silly gifts.
M: One more thing, can we take the Star Ferry
W: Okay, if you insist, I take that every day to get to school.
14．C 15．B 16．C
【原文】W: Can I help you
M: Yes, today is the first day of the school year. I’m a new student. Where should I go
W: Well, all the new students will first gather in the meeting room at nine thirty, where you’ll be introduced to the staff.
M: What will we do after that
W: Firstly, at a quarter to ten in the hall, which is next to the meeting room, the director of the studies will talk to you about the different courses and their requirements. This should last for about 45 minutes. Then at about half past ten, the student accommodation officer will talk about the student dormitories and some social activities that we offer. That’s in the same place. He will finish at about eleven o’clock. Then you’ll be taken to class room three for a test.
M: Oh no, I did not know. I’d have to take an exam.
W: Take it easy. It just helps us find your level of English and put you in the right class.
M: Okay, I see.
17．B 18．A 19．B 20．B
【原文】M: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the city zoo’s newest show, World of Darkness. Here is a new world of night animals to you. Not too many years ago, zoo visitors were unable to watch the behavior of night animals because these animals were active during the night and generally slept during the day when the zoo was open to visitors. But in the 1960s, zookeepers at the Bronx Zoo in New York city found a way to settle this problem and develop the system that we now use in our show. The animals living places are lit with white light at night. Then the animals think the white light is daylight, so of course they go to sleep. During the day, their living places are lit with red light, which makes the animals think it is at night so that they will be active. On the other hand, the red light enables visitors to watch these animals going about the normal activities at night. So just enjoy your visit to the World of Darkness and enjoy watching these amazing animals of the night. And remember, next month is the opening of World Down Under, a new show of Australian animals. Are you looking forward to learning about Australian animals in person Well, you are lucky, just please come and join us for that event.
21．D 22．A 23．B
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了黄山旅游的相关信息和准备工作。
21．细节理解题。根据第二段中“Get up early, and you may enjoy the fantastic sunrise in the midst of a sea of clouds in the summits.”（早起，你可以在山顶的云海中欣赏奇妙的日出。）可知，游客在游览期间可以在山上欣赏壮丽的日出。故选D项。
22．细节理解题。根据Your accommodations 中“Comfortable Hotel、2~ 3persons、Apr.~Oct. $758”这些信息可知，一对夫妇五月住在一家舒适的宾馆要758美元。故选A项。
23．细节理解题。根据Your preparations 中“Wearing hiking shoes and sport clothes.”（穿着登山鞋和运动服。）可知，游客应该穿合适的鞋子和衣服。故选B项。
24．B 25．A 26．B 27．D
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述74岁意大利旅行者Cammarota重走马可 波罗之路，见证丝路变迁，促进中西文化交流，传递追梦精神。
24．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“For Cammarota, this journey is more than retracing Marco Polo’s footsteps. She hopes her travel will help people in Italy and the West see the true beauty and greatness of China. ‘This is a land filled with numerous UNESCO heritage sites, cutting-edge technology, and a harmonious balance between urban development and natural preservation,’ she said.(对 Cammarota 来说，这次旅行不仅仅是重走马可 波罗的足迹。她希望她的旅行能帮助意大利和西方的人们看到中国真正的美丽和伟大。她说：‘这是一片拥有众多联合国教科文组织遗产地、尖端技术以及城市发展与自然保护之间和谐平衡的土地。’)”可知，她对中国的魅力和美丽印象深刻。故选B项。
25．词句猜测题。根据第四段“Throughout her trip, Cammarota witnessed the transformation of the ancient Silk road into a corridor of economic and cultural exchange, ‘I have seen the bridges, highways, and railways built under China’s Belt and Road Initiative which connect countries in a way that echoes the Silk Road’s historical role in facilitating trade and cultural exchange.’(在她的整个旅程中，Cammarota见证了古代丝绸之路转变为经济和文化交流的走廊，‘我看到了在中国‘一带一路’倡议下修建的桥梁、公路和铁路，它们连接各国的方式echoes 丝绸之路在促进贸易和文化交流方面的历史作用。’)”可知，现在“一带一路”倡议下的建设和丝绸之路在促进贸易和文化交流方面的作用类似，所以echoes应是“反映，类似”之意。A 选项“Reflects (反映)”符合。故选A项。
26．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Describing herself as an ambassador of cultural exchange and mordern-day Marco Polo, Cammarota noted that ‘I want people to know about Marco Polo and the Silk Road, but I also want to send a message to women of my age—it’s never too late to pursue your dream’(Cammarota 将自己描述为文化交流大使和现代马可 波罗，她指出：‘我想让人们了解马可 波罗和丝绸之路，但我也想向我这个年龄的女性传递一个信息 —— 追求梦想永远不嫌晚’)”以及倒数第二段“For Cammarota, this journey is more than retracing Marco Polo’s footsteps. She hopes her travel will help people in Italy and the West see the true beauty and greatness of China.(对 Cammarota 来说，这次旅行不仅仅是重走马可 波罗的足迹。她希望她的旅行能帮助意大利和西方的人们看到中国真正的美丽和伟大。)”可知，她旅行目的有重走马可 波罗足迹、给同龄人树立榜样以及促进中西交流，未提及为了获得公众认可。故选B项。
27．推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“For Cammarota, this journey is more than retracing Marco Polo’s footsteps. She hopes her travel will help people in Italy and the West see the true beauty and greatness of China.(对Cammarota来说，这次旅行不仅仅是重走马可 波罗的足迹。她希望她的旅行能帮助意大利和西方的人们看到中国真正的美丽和伟大。)”以及最后一段“Describing herself as an ambassador of cultural exchange and mordern - day Marco Polo, Cammarota noted that ‘I want people to know about Marco Polo and the Silk Road, but I also want to send a message to women of my age—it’s never too late to pursue your dream’(Cammarota 将自己描述为文化交流大使和现代马可 波罗，她指出：‘我想让人们了解马可 波罗和丝绸之路，但我也想向我这个年龄的女性传递一个信息 —— 追求梦想永远不嫌晚’)”可知，她致力于促进文化交流，所以称自己为文化交流大使。故选D项。
28．A 29．A 30．B 31．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是过山车从16世纪俄罗斯的冰滑梯到现代的安全游乐设施的发展历程，以及其间惊险刺激与危险并存的故事。
28．推理判断题。根据第一段中的“While accidents and incidents do happen, in this day and age, roller coasters (过山车) are generally considered safe. This wasn’t always the case: Early roller coasters and other rides were uncomfortable at best, and dangerous at worst.(虽然事故和事件确实会发生，在当今时代，过山车通常被认为是很安全的。然而情况并非总是如此：早期的过山车和其他游乐设施最好的情况下是不舒服的，最坏的情况下则是危险的。)”可知，文章开头指出当今的过山车通常被认为是安全的，随后立即转折到过去的情况，强调了时代的变迁和进步，由此可知，作者通过对比现在过山车的安全性和早期过山车的危险性来引入话题。故选A项。
29．细节理解题。根据第一段中的“One pioneer to the roller coaster were the Ice Slides-hills constructed of wood and ice-found in Russia in the 16th century.(过山车的先驱之一是16世纪在俄罗斯出现的冰滑梯——这些由木头和冰建造的山坡。)”可知，最早的过山车之一是由木头和冰构成的冰滑梯。故选A项。
30．细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The coaster was an honor to Theodore Roosevelt and his “Rough Riders,” the soldiers who fought in the Spanish-American War.(这辆过山车是为了向西奥多·罗斯福和他的“Rough Riders”致敬，这些士兵参加了美西战争。)”可知，这辆过山车是为了向西奥多·罗斯福以及参加美西战争的士兵表示敬意的，由此可知，这辆过山车是纪念一个历史事件而建造的。故选B项。
31．推理判断题。根据首段中的“Except that the wheels would often come off and the cars wouldn’t stop at the bottom of the hill. Less fun!(除了车轮经常会脱落，汽车不会停在山脚下。不好玩!)”可知，在描述与现代的过山车相似的那种过山车时，提到车轮子脱落这样的滑稽可笑的事情，也说明了这种过山车的危险，结合尾段中的“Another great place to get injured was New Jersey’s Action Park, which did its damage from 1978 to 1996 before closing. How bad was Action Park A few years ago, my New Jersey-born wife got an email that said “You know you’re from New Jersey when ... you’ve been seriously injured at Action Park.”(另一个容易受伤的地方是新泽西的Action Park（动感公园），该公园从1978年到1996年间造成了不少伤害，直到关闭。Action Park有多糟糕？几年前，我那位出生于新泽西的妻子收到一封邮件，上面写着“你知道你是来自新泽西的，当……你在Action Park受过重伤时。”)”可知，作者为了描述Action Park的糟糕成程度，利用他的妻子在几年前收到这封邮件的内容，而该信件的内容是以一种幽默的方式反映了该公园的安全记录之差，这种幽默并不贬低或轻视所发生的不幸事件，由此可推断，作者使用的是幽默的语调描述的。故选D项。
32．A 33．C 34．B 35．D
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了中国三名宇航员准备返回地球，正在作相关的准备工作。
32．细节理解题。根据第三段“Living in space about six months, a new record in China’s history, they have completed more than 20 scientific tasks and will bring back samples with them, according to Zhong.(据钟介绍，他们在太空中生活了大约六个月，这是中国历史上的新纪录，他们已经完成了20多项科学任务，并将带回样本)”可知，这三位宇航员在太空呆了大约半年，创造了记录。故选A。
33．细节理解题。根据最后一段“Besides their tasks, the crew of Shenzhou XVII paid New Year greetings to the Chinese nation on China’s space station on February 9, 2024.(除了他们的任务，2024年2月9日，神舟十七号机组人员还在中国空间站向中华民族拜年)”可知，C选项“当农历新年到来的时候，他们在太空向全国人民问好”正确。故选C。
34．推理判断题。根据第一段“Three astronauts stationed in China’s Tiangong space station are preparing for their return trip in the middle of April, packing up personal items, experimental products and other materials, putting equipment into place and exercising to prepare their bodies for Earth’s gravity.(驻扎在中国天宫空间站的三名宇航员正在为4月中旬的返程做准备，他们正在打包个人物品、实验产品和其他材料，将设备安置到位，并进行锻炼，为身体适应地球引力做好准备)”可推知，4月中旬在做准备，即神舟十八将于4月下旬发射。故选B。
35．主旨大意题。根据第一段“Three astronauts stationed in China’s Tiangong space station are preparing for their return trip in the middle of April, packing up personal items, experimental products and other materials, putting equipment into place and exercising to prepare their bodies for Earth’s gravity.(驻扎在中国天宫空间站的三名宇航员正在为4月中旬的返程做准备，他们正在打包个人物品、实验产品和其他材料，将设备安置到位，并进行锻炼，为身体适应地球引力做好准备)”结合文章主要介绍了中国三名宇航员准备返回地球，正在作相关的准备工作。可知，D选项“准备返回地球”最符合文章标题。故选D。
36．C 37．D 38．B 39．G 40．F
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了如何找到一个一起锻炼的伙伴。
36．根据前文“Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason was: “You’ll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym,”(《健身杂志》最近刊登了一篇题为《感谢健身伙伴的五个理由》的文章。一个理由是：“如果你知道有人在健身房等你，你就会去锻炼。”)”以及后文“With a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle (微妙) competition. (有一个锻炼伙伴，你将会努力训练，因为你们之间有一个微妙的竞争)”可知，空处陈述另一个和别人一起锻炼的理由，故选项应与后文是顺承关系，选项C中的“train with someone else”与后文的“With a workout partner”相对应，选项C“You’ll work harder if you train with someone else.(如果你和别人一起训练，你会更努力)”符合语意。故选C项。
37．根据前文“First of all, decide what you want from that person. (首先，决定你想从那个人身上得到什么)”和后文“Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility (或者你只是想要身体健康，能够移动的力量和灵活性 )”可知，这里是一个问句，反问自己结伴锻炼的目的，故空处与后文是选择关系，你要知道你锻炼是为了什么。所以选项D“Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport (你想在你最喜欢的运动项目上成为更好的运动员吗 )”与后文在语意上构成选择关系。故选D项。
38．根据前文“You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won't result in a useful response. (你可能会考虑在社交媒体上发布你想要的东西，但可能不会得到有用的回应)”和后文“If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.(如果你打算在健身房锻炼，那个人一定是同一个健身房的)”可知，寻找的锻炼伙伴要具有便利性的特点。选项B中的“live close by”与后文的“belong to the same gym”相对应，选项B“A workout partner usually needs to live close by. (锻炼伙伴通常需要住在附近)”与下文是顺承关系。故选B项。
39．根据前文“My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. (我的搭档把她的要求贴在了当地公园的布告栏上。她的注意事项包括她想要做什么样的锻炼，每周多少天，每次培训要花多少小时，以及她的年龄。它还列出了她最喜欢的运动和活动，并提供了她的电话号码)”可知，本段作者以自己的锻炼伙伴为例，说明寻找锻炼伙伴布告所要包括的信息。所以选项G“Any notice for a training partner should include such information. (任何锻炼伙伴的布告都应包括这些信息)”是对上文内容的总结，符合语意。故选G项。
40．根据前文“You and your partner will probably have different skills. (你和你的伴侣可能有不同的技能)”和后文“Over time, both of you will benefit—your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core (核心) of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other. (久而久之，你们双方都会受益—你的伴侣会举起更多的重量，你也会变得更健康。你们关系的核心是你们永远在一起互相帮助)”可知，要学会求同存异，一起合作，共同提高。选项F中的“differences”对应前文的“different skills”，选项中的“work with each other”对应后文的“be there to help each other”，故选项F“Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other. (接受你们的不同，学会彼此合作)”起到承上启下的作用，符合语意。故选F项。
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41．B 42．A 43．D 44．A 45．D 46．B 47．D 48．A 49．D 50．C 51．B 52．C 53．A 54．D 55．B
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。作者的大学朋友决定在生日时做一些善行而不是收礼物。作者和朋友在生日那天一起为学校的安保人员送巧克力热饮作为朋友的生日礼物。通过这件事，作者明白了一个微小的善举都可以产生巨大的能量，这是一个最好的礼物。
41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他带着一个不寻常的请求来找我：他生日想做一些善举而不是收礼物。A. order命令；B. request请求；C. problem问题；D. story故事。结合上下文可知，此处是指朋友请求（request）作者和他一起做这件事，故选B项。
42．考查固定搭配。句意：我被这样的想法难住了。A. stuck打击；打动；B. blessed保佑；C. burdened烧伤；D. bored无聊的。be stuck for…为固定搭配，意为“不知所措，（为某事）犯愁）”。根据下文的I asked him how he could come up with such a ___3___ idea.可知，作者被朋友的想法难住了（stuck），故选A项。
43．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我问他怎么想到这么一个新颖的主意的。A. traditional传统的；B. complex复杂的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. novel奇异的，新颖的。结合上下文可知，此处是指作者认为朋友想在生日时做好事的想法很新颖（novel），故选D。
44．考查动词短语辨析。句意：因此我们开始筹划一些我们能做的有创造性的事情。A. plan out精心安排，筹划；B. take over接管；C. watch for当心；等待；D. hold back退缩。根据语境可知作者接受了朋友的建议，所以开始策划，尤其是下文的We decided to make a large pot of hot ___9___可知，此处用“筹划（plan out）”符合语境，故选A项。
45．.考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们学校雇了一些安保人员来保护学生。A. judge判断；B. help帮助；C. monitor监控；D. protect保护。根据上文“security guards”和下句“keeping watch on every corner”可知是保护（protect）学生，故选D。
46．考查名词短语辨析。句意：保安必须全天工作，对大学的每一个角落都保持警惕。A. step by step逐步地；B. around the clock日夜不停；C. more or less或多或少；D. now and then时不时。此句中的they指上文的“security guards”，可知，这些保安人员要全天工作（around the clock），故选B。
47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在大多数情况下，这是一份吃力不讨好的工作，因为大多数人越来越习惯看到周围的警卫，最后也就几乎注意不到他们的存在，更不用说承认他们的付出。A. addicted上瘾；B. devoted献身；C. attached附加；依恋；D. accustomed习惯。grow/get accustomed to …为固定搭配，意为“习惯于……”。根据下文的let alone acknowledging their efforts可知，此处用“习惯”符合语境，故选D。
48．考查名词辨析。句意：在大多数情况下，这是一份吃力不讨好的工作，因为大多数人越来越习惯看到周围的警卫，最后也就几乎注意不到他们的存在，更不用说承认他们的付出。A. presence存在；出席；B. hunger饥饿；C. poverty贫困；D. thirsty渴。因为习惯了到处都是警卫，因此最终几乎注意不到他们的存在（presence）。故选A。
49．考查名词辨析。句意：我们决定制作一大锅巧克力热饮。A. tea茶；B. milk牛奶；C. porridge粥；D. chocolate巧克力。根据下文we poured them each a cup of hot chocolate可知我们决定为保安制作热巧克力（chocolate），故选D。
50．考查名词辨析。句意：我们雇了一辆车，请司机带着我们去校园转转，我们知道安保人员会出现在那里，然后我们就给他们每人倒一杯巧克力热饮。A. workers工人；B. students学生；C. guards警卫；D. drivers司机。根据下文的after a while he was helping us ___15___ the guards可知，此处用“安保人员（guards）”符合语境，guards是原词复现，故选C项。
51．考查副词义辨析。句意：优步司机起初对整个计划有点怀疑，但很快就明白了，他帮助我们找安保人员，我们的热情也传播给了他。A. finally最后；B. initially最初；C. occasionally偶尔；D. frequently频繁地。根据下文的but after a while he was helping us ___15___ the guards可知，此处用“最初（initially）”符合语境，after和initially是反义词复现，故选B项。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：最开始司机对整个计划有点怀疑，但很快就明白了，他帮我们找到了警卫，我们的热情也传播给了他。A. remind提醒；B. track追踪；C. spot发现，注意到，找到；D. recognize识别。根据“take us around the campus where we know”可知，此处是指司机也帮着他们在校园的角落里找(spot)安保人员，故选C项。故选C。
53．考查动词词义辨析。句意：最开始司机对整个计划有点怀疑，但过了一会儿，他帮我们找到了警卫，我们的热情也传播给了他。A. spread传播；B. moved感动，移动；C. happened发生；D. returned归还。根据语境可知，此处是指作者和朋友的精神也传播给（spread）了司机，故选A项。
54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们得到了许多微笑和感激的话。A. friends朋友；B. difficulties困难；C. greetings问候；D. smiles微笑。结合“appreciative words”可知，此处是指收到巧克力热饮的安保人员都用微笑（smiles）向作者他们表示感谢，故选D项。
55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：看到一个小小的行为，甚至是慷慨的意图，都能精神焕发，真是令人惊讶。A. similar相似的；B. small小的；C. daily日常的；D. modest谦虚的。结合上文内容可知，作者和朋友只是为安保人员提供热饮，是一个小小（small）的行为，故选B项。
56．was brought 57．to include 58．named 59．scholars 60．practical 61．who 62．have undertaken 63．by 64．globally 65．a
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了中国第一本面向高中生的人工智能（AI）教材上周出版，这是中央政府计划将人工智能课程纳入中小学课程后的成果。
56．考查时态和语态。句意：中国第一本面向高中生的人工智能（AI）教材上周出版了，这是在中央政府计划将人工智能课程纳入中小学课程之后推出的。空处在句中作谓语，句子主语textbook与动词bring之间为被动关系，所以要用被动语态，又因句中有时间状语last week，所以要用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为单数名词，be动词用was。故填was brought。
57．考查非谓语动词。句意：中国第一本面向高中生的人工智能（AI）教材上周出版了，这是在中央政府计划将人工智能课程纳入中小学课程之后推出的。本句已有谓语动词was brought，所以include要用非谓语动词形式，此处为非谓语动词作定语修饰plan，修饰plan使用动词不定式形式。故填to include。
58．考查非谓语动词。句意：这本有九个章节的教材命名为《人工智能基础》，由来自全国知名学校的优秀学者编写。本句已有谓语动词was written，所以name要用非谓语动词形式，句中textbook与name之间为逻辑上的动宾关系，所以name要用过去分词表被动，作后置定语。故填named。
59．考查名词的数。句意：这本有九个章节的教材命名为《人工智能基础》，由来自全国知名学校的优秀学者编写。scholar为可数名词，意为“学者”，结合“from well-known schools nationwide”可知，这里不止一个学者，所以要用其复数形式。故填scholars。
60．考查形容词。句意：一所大学的陈教授也是这本书的撰稿人，他说：“这本教材不仅聚焦于人工智能的基础知识，还关注人工智能在日常生活中的实际应用。”空处修饰名词use，要用形容词作定语。故填practical。
61．考查定语从句。句意：一所大学的陈教授也是这本书的撰稿人，他说：“这本教材不仅聚焦于人工智能的基础知识，还关注人工智能在日常生活中的实际应用。”分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为Chen Yukun，指人，在定语从句中作主语，所以要用关系代词who引导。故填who。
62．考查动词时态。句意：到目前为止，全国大约有40所高中承担了作为首批人工智能高等教育试点项目的任务，通过将这本教材纳入课程体系来推广人工智能教育。空处在句中作谓语，句中有时间状语So far，句子要用现在完成时，句子主语为复数形式，谓语动词也要用复数形式。故填have undertaken。
63．考查介词。句意：到目前为止，全国大约有40所高中承担了作为首批人工智能高等教育试点项目的任务，通过将这本教材纳入课程体系来推广人工智能教育。空处需填介词，结合句意可知，此处表示“通过”，所以要用介词by。故填by。
64．考查副词。句意：香港中文大学的林教授说：“全球范围内，人工智能领域都面临着人才短缺的问题。”空处修饰整个句子，要用副词。故填globally。
65．考查冠词。句意：这本书的出版是一个突破，因为它让人工智能技术走出了“象牙塔”，成为高中学习的一部分。分析句子结构可知，空处修饰名词breakthrough，breakthrough为可数名词，此处表示泛指，要用不定冠词，又因其是以辅音音素开头的词，所以不定冠词用a。故填a。
66．Dear teachers and students,
My topic today is “Intelligent Technology Enters Our Life”. Intelligent technology has been widely applied in our daily life. For example, smart home systems can control lighting, temperature, and security with just a few taps on your phone. Smart wearable devices can monitor our health conditions and provide timely reminders for exercise and rest. In addition, intelligent transportation systems make our commuting more convenient and efficient.
In conclusion, intelligent technology has become an essential part of our life and learning science is vital for our personal growth and social development. Let’s learn science and technology actively and create a better future together.
Thank you!
67．范文
Joel began introducing simple, fun games and exercises that get them moving and smiling. He always tried to find a creative way to inspire elderly people to stay active and live life to the fullest. By combining sports, games, and other enjoyable activities and designing exercises and games that make movement enjoyable, Joel brought joy to the seniors in the nursing home and improved social connections among them. The seniors really enjoyed his games and practiced more. So he filmed their games and shared the videos on social media.
His work has gained attention on social media, and his videos serve as inspiration for others. Joel’s creative way to exercise for the elderly in nursing homes offers valuable lessons to teachers of children with special needs. Besides, the sense of community that arises from exercising together is powerful. Similarly, teachers can design activities that encourage social interaction among students with special needs. Joel’s action reminds us that life never pauses, and it’s worth living it with more joy and sunshine.
