2024~2025学年第二学期5月教学质量调研
高二英语
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman thinking about
A. Whether to swim. B. When to learn swimming C. How to clean the pool.
2. How does the woman feel about the new soups
A. Disappointed. B. Confused. C. Scared.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Classmates. C. Parent and teacher.
4. Why do the speakers want to check over their car
A. Its engine fails. B. Its lights are flashing. C. It makes strange noise
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Setting up a charity. B. Tidying up the room. C. Donating some clothes.
第二节 (共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the woman struggling to balance
A. Work and family. B. Business and leisure. C. Kids and husband.
7. What does the man suggest to the woman
A. Asking for help. B. Starting her own business. C. Adjusting her routine
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. How many. party bags does the woman advise
A. 9 B. 10 C. 11.
9. What activity has the man been preparing
A. A word B. A treasure hunt. C. A card game.
10. What does the man expect most for the guests
A. Working out the clues B. Exchanging gifts. C. Having a good rest.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. How does the woman sound about her choices
A. Determined. B. Hesitant. C. Expectant.
12. Why does the woman want to be a volunteer
A. To get a full-time job. B. To earn more respect. C. To contribute to the society.
13. What is the man’s attitude to the part-time position
A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What does Philip probably do
A. He is a fitness coach. B. He is a shopping assistant. C. He is a travel planner
15. What is the woman mainly looking for in Italy
A. Shopping options. B. Cultural experience. C. Beautiful scenery.
16. What problem may a tourist face while visiting the Amalfi Coast
A. It may not be open. B. It may be jammed. C. It may be to costly
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17 Who is Maria grateful to
A. Staff members. B. All competitors. C. The audience.
18. What does Maria say about her stage clothes
A. They’re very shiny. B. They’re common for her. C. They’re difficult to wear.
19. When do the stars start to give performances
A. At about 8: 10 p. m. B. At about 8: 30 p. m. C. At about 8: 50 p. m.
20. What matters a lot to Maria
A. Showing her best image. B. Taking the first place. C. Working with some famous stars.
第二部分阅读 (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
Rob Hill Campground, the only overnight facility of its kind in San Francisco, sits atop the highest point in the Presidio, overlooking Baker Beach and the Pacific Ocean. It’s open to the public by reservation from April through October.
Facilities
Two group campsites are open to the public, each able to accommodate up to 30 people. Each campsite features a barbecue grill (架) food storage lockers and picnic tables. Please note, the Great Room and Fire Circle are reserved for education programs only. Please do not disturb the groups using these spaces.
Reservations
A reservation and a permit are required for camping at Rob Hill. Reservations begin at 12 p.m. and end at 11 a.m. the following day.
To request a reservation, please download this form (click), complete it and email it to camp@presidiotrust. gov. Reservations are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A minimum of three working days is required to process reservations.
Use of the campsite is $150 per site, per night, with a maximum stay of three nights. All currently enrolled students receive a 60% reduction in rate on campground use; students must present a student ID with the application form. Payments are by credit card only; fees are non-refundable.
Rules Restrictions
Campsite permits come with four parking passes; please park in the appointed parking area. Illegally parked vehicles are subject to ticketing and removing by the U.S. Park Police. Additional paid parking is available nearby for additional vehicles.
The campground cannot be considered a temporary residence.
For more information, visit the Presidio Trust website or call the Presidio Visitor Center at (415) 561-4323.
1. How much should two dozen college freshmen pay for a three-night stay at a campsite
A. $4320. B. $1440. C. $180. D. $270.
2 What is required if a guy wants to reserve a campsite
A. Paying in cash. B. Carrying his own camping facilities.
C. Presenting his ID D. Booking at least three days in advance.
3. What do we know about Rob Hill Campground
A. It prohibits random. parking B. Its maximum capacity is 30 persons.
C. It is merely accessible in summer months. D. Its Fire Circle is meant for family gatherings.
B
Mo Wilde’s fascinating book, Free Food: Wild Plants and How to Eat Them, makes the case for connecting with nature by finding your cuisine beyond supermarket shelves.
A couple of years ago, the thin branches of an elder (接骨木) bush inched through the open blinds of my apartment building, gradually forming what I can only describe as a piece of living wallpaper. Mother Nature was breaking into our boundaries — reminding us who’s boss. I thought it was fantastic, but the householder did not. A tree surgeon was called in.
Mo Wilde would have had other ideas. In Free Food, she suggests using elder leaves when cooking potatoes: they have a similar taste to parsley, a plant used as a herb in cooking. This simple way bridges the gap that middlemen, such as supermarkets and grocery shops, have placed between us and the natural world. “We are nature,” Wilde writes. “And making good use of more wild food into our diets will make us more conscious of that.”
Free Food advocates for integration, not complete replacement. For instance, try using leaves instead of tin foil for wrapping delicate food when barbecuing. Tables, like the “Wild Spice Conversion Chart” make wild garlic look downright basic. Do you know sneezewort produces a similar taste to Sichuan pepper Her suggestions even involve using plants for medicinal teas and household items. Wilde’s tone is encouraging and her expertise and experience make you trust her, and her enthusiasm makes you turn the page.
Readers whose home is their kitchen will notice that Wilde provides more ideas than recipes. Since reading Free Food, I’ve found myself picking leaves and seeing whether I can identify them without an app, though there is always an app that would instantly tell me what they are. The appeal of collecting is that it forces you to pay attention to your surroundings and build a relationship with nature, one plant at a time.
4. Why did the householder call in a tree surgeon
A. To remove the elder branches. B. To repair the blinds.
C. To get another elder tree planted. D. To replace the wallpaper.
5. Where does Mo Wilde see a gap
A. Between elder leaves and parsley. B. Between our diet and nature gifts.
C. Between wild food and our awareness. D. Between supermarkets and grocery shops.
6. What can the underlined word “sneezewort” refer to in paragraph 4
A. A health-care tea. B. A big leaf used as a package.
C. A household cleaning article. D. A wild plant with a hot flavor.
7. What change has the author undergone after reading Free Food
A. Falling in love with cooking. B. Starting to collect leaves for recipes.
C. Coming into closer contact with nature. D. Learning to draw on apps to explore plants.
C
Today’s virtual reality games and content can be absorbing, but they. largely miss the mark when it comes to haptic (触觉的) feedback. Wouldn’t it be cool to just feel an object and perceive the sensation of running your hand over rich fabric in VR
That’s what researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois are hoping to achieve with their new wearable a tiny lightweight device that can go far beyond simply vibrating (震动) against your skin to deliver richer haptics using more advanced tech.
“All existing haptic devices really just stick at the skin,”said John Rogers, the professor leading the design. “But human skin is receptive to much more complicated senses of touch. That’s why we created a device that could apply forces to the skin in any direction-not just sticking but pushing, sliding and stretching. With it, we can finely control the complex sensation of touch in a fully programmable way.”
Powered by a rechargeable battery, the device uses Bluetooth to connect wirelessly with virtual reality headsets and smartphones. Its small size and energy efficiency allow it to be worn anywhere on the body or added to existing wearable tech.
Depending on where the haptic is mounted-say, on the back of your hand or on a fingertip-the onboard device delivers information about whether you’re moving quickly or slowly, and in which direction. That makes for more. realistic motion tracking. It helps the sensory feedback component of VR experiences catch up to the realistic video we’ve come to expect when wearing a headset.
Beyond enabling more engaging experiences, Rogers notes they can also assist with other novel applications. “If you run your finger along a piece of silk, it will slide faster than when touching cotton fabric,”he said. “You can imagine shopping. for clothes online and feeling the material.”In another trial, they changed the sound of music into physical touch, so a user could differentiate between tones and instruments by the direction of vibrations they were feeling from the wearable. This tech could also help visually disabled people find their way. Their device represents a transformative force across industries, unlocking vast commercial potentials.
8. What is the main problem with. current VR haptic devices
A. They are too heavy to wear comfortably. B. They only offer simple vibration feedback
C. They fail to connect wirelessly with headsets. D. They can’t follow motion direction accurately.
9. On what basis was the device developed
A. Skin’s barrier function. B. Demand for interactive wearables.
C. Advanced AI technology. D. Skin’s sensitivity to external forces.
10. How does the device enhance VR experiences
A. By improving video resolution. B. By adjusting vibration intensity.
C. By employing more vivid sound effects. D. By matching richer touch sensations with visuals.
11. What will the author most probably discuss next concerning the device
A Innovative uses. B. Market prospects. C. Experimental processes. D. Design motivations.
D
How do you quantify something as complex and personal as humour University of Alberta researchers have developed a mathematical method of doing just that and it might not be as personal as we think.
The study originated from earlier research where test subjects with aphasia (失语症) were asked to review letter strings and determine whether they were real words or not. Westbury, lead author of the new study, began to notice a trend: participants would laugh when they heard some made-up non-words, like snunkoople. Then how can a made-up word be funny
Westbury assumed the answer lay in the word’s entropy, a mathematical measure of how ordered or predictable it is. Non-words like finglam, with uncommon letter combinations, are low in entropy.
Westbury set out to determine whether it was possible to predict what words people would find funny, using entropy as a yardstick. “Once you start thinking about humour in terms of probability, then you start to understand how we find so many different things funny,” he said.
In his study, test subjects were asked to compare two non-words and choose. The option they considered to be more humourous, and then they were shown a single non-word and rated how humourous they found it in the range of 1 to 100.
“The results show that the bigger the difference in the entropy between the two words, the more likely the subjects were to choose the way we expected them to,” says Westbury, noting that the most accurate subject chose correctly up to 92 percent of the time.
This nearly universal response says a lot about the nature of humour and its role in human evolution. “We think humour is personal. Actually, humour is an evolutionary message sending device. So if you laugh, you let someone-else know something is not dangerous,” says Westbury. “The study may not change the game for stand-up comedians, but the findings may be useful in the business field. For example, people might dislike buying a funny-named medication for a serious illness, or it could go the other way around.”
12. What does the new study focus on
A. The classification of humour levels. B. The measurement of humour perception.
C. The means of creating letter strings. D. The potential of humour in commercials
13. What kind of word seems more humourous according to the study
A. Non-words with high entropy. B. Non-words with abnormal origins.
C. Non-words with rare letter groupings. D. Non-words with handwritten letters.
14. Which of the following best describes test subjects task in Westbury’s study
A. Contrast, select and grade. B. Inquire, pick and present.
C. Compare, design and report. D. Collect, document and evaluate.
15. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph
A. Humour differs among individuals. B. Humour has its roots in word play.
C Humour is a product of human. evolution. D. Humour is absolutely personal and subjective.
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。
Without enabling your body to recover, the efforts you make in the gym amount to nothing. That one hour you spend lifting weights is of great necessity to build muscles. ____16____ All workouts stress and kind of damage muscle tissue. It’s during the time away from the weights, known as workout recovery period, that it actually grows.
Workout recovery allows people to get the maximum benefit from workouts. ____17____ Repeated again and again, this process of stress and recovery is what results in your improved health and fitness. Here are some strategies.
If you’re experiencing burnout from strength training, the simplest way is a total break of exercise. ____18____ You can also engage in a lower-intensity bike ride or walk for your body to circulate (循环) the waste products generated by the intense activity. Or try a gentle yoga practice to stretch out tired muscles.
Soft tissue treatments work especially effectively. ____19____ It involves using cups on the skin, creating a vacuum (真空) by heating and drawing the underlying tissues upward. This technique can enhance blood flow and bring more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
____20____ A whole-foods-based diet provides your body with the building blocks needed to repair muscles and promote recovery, setting off the right changes in your body between workouts. Plus, sleep is a must as it makes the body produce the majority of its growth factors. Avoid screen time and alcohol before bed to help ensure quality sleep.
A. Don’t skip nutritional recovery.
B. It keeps you safe and injury-free.
C. Just lie on the bed and kick up your feet.
D. The other 23 are just as essential, though.
E. The right way of exercising makes a difference.
F. You can’t attach too much importance to your figure.
G. An ancient Chinese practice is well: worth a mention.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Most kids would be at a loss what to do when fear sets in. In contrast, 14-year-old Holland kept ___21___ and saved his fellow passengers from a(an) ___22___.
Earlier this year, Acie Holland was going about his usual end-of-school-day routine when he realized the school bus driver was acting ___23___. She turned the corner, but there was another street they usually turned on. She pressed the gas and went past the corner. Holland noticed she looked sick or ___24___, her head hanging down.
Knowing he had to act, Holland ran to the front to check on the driver, who didn’t ___25___. She passed out and the bus was changing ___26___. Holland took the driver’s ___27___ off the gas, straightened the bus, eased it to the roadside, and put on the brakes (刹车). Although he had never driven a car, his father was a certified auto technician and he grew up around ___28___.
After the bus was safely parked, Holland asked all the kids to ___29___ it and had one ring 911. He ran home to get his grandmother, a nurse, to give the driver first ______30______. Much to their relief, the driver ______31______.
“The sympathy and leadership we see him ______32______ daily was taken to the next level on his bus ride home yesterday. We are grateful that all our students are ______33______. We couldn’t be ______34______ of Holland,” wrote the school principal in an email to Holland’s parents Holland’s inspiring story spread and his bravery and ______35______ made him a role model to everyone.
21. A. busy B. still C. awake D. cool
22. A. emergency B. departure C. argument D. operation
23. A. gently B. oddly C. silently D. bravely
24. A. concerned B. interested C. tired D. annoyed
25. A. complain B. hesitate C. respond D. continue
26. A. distance B. frequency C. position D. direction
27. A. foot B. knee C. engine D. handle
28. A. customers B. checks C. vehicles D. faults
29. A. exit B. board C. locate D. monitor
30. A. notice B. aid C. comfort D. attention
31. A. caught up B. came to C. fitted in D. turned away
32. A. recall B. emphasize C. exhibit D. recognize
33. A. safe B. active C. content D. patient
34. A. more tolerant B. more convinced C. sicker D. prouder
35. A. honesty B. decisiveness C. curiosity D. willpower
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Duku Highway, ___36___ (view) as a remarkable road in Xinjiang, China, stretches for 561 kilometers, connecting Dushanzi in the north and Kuga in the south. This highway ___37___ (wind) through the fantastic Tianshan Mountains, offering various breathtaking views.
___38___ (complete) Duku Highway, thousands of soldiers and workers devoted themselves to its construction. They overcame numerous challenges like complex terrains (地形) and tough weather, 168 of ___39___ gave their precious lives. Their heroic effort turned a laborious journey into an extraordinary transportation backbone road, shortening the distance between north and south Xinjiang and strengthening national ___40___ (defend).
Currently, with its attractive scenery and rich cultural connotations (内涵), nobody denies the fact ___41___ Duku Highway has become the most popular tourist route in China. The highway presents diverse landscapes ___42___ (range) from snow-capped peaks and thick forests to vast grasslands and deep valleys. Thanks ___43___ snow weather and road icing, it’s open from June to October annually. Travelers sing high praise for its ever-changing views, calling it ___44___ must-drive route.
Economically, Duku Highway has boosted local development, with the rapid growth of tourism. Culturally, it has promoted ethnic (民族) integration as people from different ethnic groups along the route interact even ____45____ (frequently). It has become a symbol of Xinjiang’s beauty and a testament to China’s wisdom and perseverance.
第三节单 词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
46. Whether we are scientists, lawyers, doctors, public servants, consultants, clerks, receptionists or butchers, we all make our r ________ contributions.(根据首字母单词拼写)
47. Only when you give serious consideration to their point of view will you be able to see what a________ for their emotions and empathized with them. (根据首字母单词拼写)
48. A ship without an anchor is at the mercy of the waves and wings; l ________, the person who has no sense of responsibility is at the mercy of their own careless and thoughtless behavior. (根据首字母单词拼写)
49. An interview is a conversation between an employer and a potential employee, which allows the interviewer to assess the job a________ to see if he or she is suitable for the position. (根据首字母单词拼写)
50. It takes time before new words are i________ into everyday speech. (根据首字母单词拼写)
51. The police ________ (迅速) into action against the gunmen. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. If you know what to avoid and how to behave, you will spare yourself ________ (尴尬). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. We ________ (体谅) his bad temper because we knew that his son’s illness had put him under great stress. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. Check the address of the interview, decide what mode of transport to use and allow extra time for traffic ________ (延迟). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. By the end of the exchange year, I had a ________ (有点) better understanding of how to communicate in both countries. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
76. 第一节 (满分15分)
56. 假设你是李华。上个月，你参加了学校开展的“职业初体验”(My First Experience in Career)实 践活动。现校英文报正向全校学生征集相关稿件。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.你体验的一项职业;
2.你的感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
My First Experience in Career
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第二节 (满分20分)
57. 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。
In a poverty-stricken community of Yazoo, Ben had his life journey shaped by an old barber called Jack. As a poor boy, Ben was among those who benefited from Jack’s special offer. Every time he got a free haircut, the barber would encourage him to read storybooks, opening up a world of knowledge and imagination he had never known before.
As Ben grew up, Jack grew old, unable to do his usual job. Ben decided to take over Jack’s shop. Guided by Jack, Ben mastered the skill of cutting hair and became a popular barber in the neighborhood. He continued the tradition of providing free haircuts for poor children.
Soon Ben found that, accustomed to hanging about to kill time and having little access to books, many kids around had weak literacy. When he asked about what they learned, he would receive short and broken responses. Among them was a shy boy named Harry, his father dead and mother often ill in bed.
Determined to encourage the children to read for their future, Ben turned to Jack for advice. His idea was supported by Jack, who helped him set up a reading section in the corner of the shop. Ben filled it with all kinds of books he bought.
When Harry came for a haircut, Ben said smilingly, “Harry, there are some great storybooks waiting for you. Why not pick one to read ” Harry looked up, his eyes wide with surprise. Ben led him to the book shelves and helped him choose a book about a young hero who overcame great odds.
Harry became a regular in the reading room. He would sit in the corner, completely absorbed in a book, his lips moving slightly as he read silently. Ben noticed Harry was initially hesitant to read aloud due to his poor pronunciation. Whenever Harry mispronounced a word, Ben would assure him, “It’s okay, Harry. Try that again. You’re doing great.” With Ben’s continuous help, Harry’s reading skills gradually improved.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day, Jack told Ben of a reading aloud contest in the community.
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When the big day came, Jack and Ben accompanied Harry to the contest hall.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024~2025学年第二学期5月教学质量调研
高二英语
第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题：每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the woman thinking about
A. Whether to swim. B. When to learn swimming C. How to clean the pool.
2. How does the woman feel about the new soups
A. Disappointed. B. Confused. C. Scared.
3. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Classmates. C. Parent and teacher.
4. Why do the speakers want to check over their car
A. Its engine fails. B. Its lights are flashing. C. It makes strange noise
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Setting up a charity. B. Tidying up the room. C. Donating some clothes.
第二节 (共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What is the woman struggling to balance
A. Work and family. B. Business and leisure. C. Kids and husband.
7. What does the man suggest to the woman
A. Asking for help. B. Starting her own business. C. Adjusting her routine
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. How many. party bags does the woman advise
A. 9 B. 10 C. 11.
9. What activity has the man been preparing
A. A word B. A treasure hunt. C. A card game.
10. What does the man expect most for the guests
A. Working out the clues B. Exchanging gifts. C. Having a good rest.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. How does the woman sound about her choices
A. Determined. B. Hesitant. C. Expectant.
12. Why does the woman want to be a volunteer
A. To get a full-time job. B. To earn more respect. C. To contribute to the society.
13. What is the man’s attitude to the part-time position
A. Supportive. B. Opposed. C. Doubtful.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What does Philip probably do
A. He is a fitness coach. B. He is a shopping assistant. C. He is a travel planner
15. What is the woman mainly looking for in Italy
A. Shopping options. B. Cultural experience. C. Beautiful scenery.
16. What problem may a tourist face while visiting the Amalfi Coast
A. It may not be open. B. It may be jammed. C. It may be to costly
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17 Who is Maria grateful to
A. Staff members. B. All competitors. C. The audience.
18. What does Maria say about her stage clothes
A. They’re very shiny. B. They’re common for her. C. They’re difficult to wear.
19. When do the stars start to give performances
A. At about 8: 10 p. m. B. At about 8: 30 p. m. C. At about 8: 50 p. m.
20. What matters a lot to Maria
A. Showing her best image. B. Taking the first place. C. Working with some famous stars.
第二部分阅读 (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
Rob Hill Campground, the only overnight facility of its kind in San Francisco, sits atop the highest point in the Presidio, overlooking Baker Beach and the Pacific Ocean. It’s open to the public by reservation from April through October.
Facilities
Two group campsites are open to the public, each able to accommodate up to 30 people. Each campsite features a barbecue grill (架) food storage lockers and picnic tables. Please note, the Great Room and Fire Circle are reserved for education programs only. Please do not disturb the groups using these spaces.
Reservations
A reservation and a permit are required for camping at Rob Hill. Reservations begin at 12 p.m. and end at 11 a.m. the following day.
To request a reservation, please download this form (click), complete it and email it to camp@presidiotrust. gov. Reservations are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. A minimum of three working days is required to process reservations.
Use of the campsite is $150 per site, per night, with a maximum stay of three nights. All currently enrolled students receive a 60% reduction in rate on campground use; students must present a student ID with the application form. Payments are by credit card only; fees are non-refundable.
Rules Restrictions
Campsite permits come with four parking passes; please park in the appointed parking area. Illegally parked vehicles are subject to ticketing and removing by the U.S. Park Police. Additional paid parking is available nearby for additional vehicles.
The campground cannot be considered a temporary residence.
For more information, visit the Presidio Trust website or call the Presidio Visitor Center at (415) 561-4323.
1. How much should two dozen college freshmen pay for a three-night stay at a campsite
A. $4320. B. $1440. C. $180. D. $270.
2. What is required if a guy wants to reserve a campsite
A. Paying in cash. B. Carrying his own camping facilities.
C. Presenting his ID D. Booking at least three days in advance.
3. What do we know about Rob Hill Campground
A. It prohibits random. parking B. Its maximum capacity is 30 persons.
C. It is merely accessible in summer months. D. Its Fire Circle is meant for family gatherings.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
B
Mo Wilde’s fascinating book, Free Food: Wild Plants and How to Eat Them, makes the case for connecting with nature by finding your cuisine beyond supermarket shelves.
A couple of years ago, the thin branches of an elder (接骨木) bush inched through the open blinds of my apartment building, gradually forming what I can only describe as a piece of living wallpaper. Mother Nature was breaking into our boundaries — reminding us who’s boss. I thought it was fantastic, but the householder did not. A tree surgeon was called in.
Mo Wilde would have had other ideas. In Free Food she suggests using elder leaves when cooking potatoes: they have a similar taste to parsley, a plant used as a herb in cooking. This simple way bridges the gap that middlemen, such as supermarkets and grocery shops, have placed between us and the natural world. “We are nature,” Wilde writes. “And making good use of more wild food into our diets will make us more conscious of that.”
Free Food advocates for integration, not complete replacement. For instance, try using leaves instead of tin foil for wrapping delicate food when barbecuing. Tables, like the “Wild Spice Conversion Chart” make wild garlic look downright basic. Do you know sneezewort produces a similar taste to Sichuan pepper Her suggestions even involve using plants for medicinal teas and household items. Wilde’s tone is encouraging and her expertise and experience make you trust her, and her enthusiasm makes you turn the page.
Readers whose home is their kitchen will notice that Wilde provides more ideas than recipes. Since reading Free Food, I’ve found myself picking leaves and seeing whether I can identify them without an app, though there is always an app that would instantly tell me what they are. The appeal of collecting is that it forces you to pay attention to your surroundings and build a relationship with nature, one plant at a time.
4. Why did the householder call in a tree surgeon
A. To remove the elder branches. B. To repair the blinds.
C. To get another elder tree planted. D. To replace the wallpaper.
5. Where does Mo Wilde see a gap
A. Between elder leaves and parsley. B. Between our diet and nature gifts.
C. Between wild food and our awareness. D. Between supermarkets and grocery shops.
6. What can the underlined word “sneezewort” refer to in paragraph 4
A. A health-care tea. B. A big leaf used as a package.
C. A household cleaning article. D. A wild plant with a hot flavor.
7. What change has the author undergone after reading Free Food
A. Falling in love with cooking. B. Starting to collect leaves for recipes.
C. Coming into closer contact with nature. D. Learning to draw on apps to explore plants.
【答案】4. A 5. B 6. D 7. C
C
Today’s virtual reality games and content can be absorbing, but they. largely miss the mark when it comes to haptic (触觉的) feedback. Wouldn’t it be cool to just feel an object and perceive the sensation of running your hand over rich fabric in VR
That’s what researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois are hoping to achieve with their new wearable, a tiny lightweight device that can go far beyond simply vibrating (震动) against your skin to deliver richer haptics using more advanced tech.
“All existing haptic devices really just stick at the skin,”said John Rogers, the professor leading the design. “But human skin is receptive to much more complicated senses of touch. That’s why we created a device that could apply forces to the skin in any direction-not just sticking but pushing, sliding and stretching. With it, we can finely control the complex sensation of touch in a fully programmable way.”
Powered by a rechargeable battery, the device uses Bluetooth to connect wirelessly with virtual reality headsets and smartphones. Its small size and energy efficiency allow it to be worn anywhere on the body or added to existing wearable tech.
Depending on where the haptic is mounted-say, on the back of your hand or on a fingertip-the onboard device delivers information about whether you’re moving quickly or slowly, and in which direction. That makes for more. realistic motion tracking. It helps the sensory feedback component of VR experiences catch up to the realistic video we’ve come to expect when wearing a headset.
Beyond enabling more engaging experiences, Rogers notes they can also assist with other novel applications. “If you run your finger along a piece of silk, it will slide faster than when touching cotton fabric,”he said. “You can imagine shopping. for clothes online and feeling the material.”In another trial, they changed the sound of music into physical touch, so a user could differentiate between tones and instruments by the direction of vibrations they were feeling from the wearable. This tech could also help visually disabled people find their way. Their device represents a transformative force across industries, unlocking vast commercial potentials.
8. What is the main problem with. current VR haptic devices
A. They are too heavy to wear comfortably. B. They only offer simple vibration feedback
C. They fail to connect wirelessly with headsets. D. They can’t follow motion direction accurately.
9. On what basis was the device developed
A. Skin’s barrier function. B. Demand for interactive wearables.
C. Advanced AI technology. D. Skin’s sensitivity to external forces.
10. How does the device enhance VR experiences
A. By improving video resolution. B. By adjusting vibration intensity.
C. By employing more vivid sound effects. D. By matching richer touch sensations with visuals.
11. What will the author most probably discuss next concerning the device
A. Innovative uses. B. Market prospects. C. Experimental processes. D. Design motivations.
【答案】8. B 9. D 10. D 11. B
D
How do you quantify something as complex and personal as humour University of Alberta researchers have developed a mathematical method of doing just that and it might not be as personal as we think.
The study originated from earlier research where test subjects with aphasia (失语症) were asked to review letter strings and determine whether they were real words or not. Westbury, lead author of the new study, began to notice a trend: participants would laugh when they heard some made-up non-words, like snunkoople. Then how can a made-up word be funny
Westbury assumed the answer lay in the word’s entropy, a mathematical measure of how ordered or predictable it is. Non-words like finglam, with uncommon letter combinations, are low in entropy.
Westbury set out to determine whether it was possible to predict what words people would find funny, using entropy as a yardstick. “Once you start thinking about humour in terms of probability, then you start to understand how we find so many different things funny,” he said.
In his study, test subjects were asked to compare two non-words and choose. The option they considered to be more humourous, and then they were shown a single non-word and rated how humourous they found it in the range of 1 to 100.
“The results show that the bigger the difference in the entropy between the two words, the more likely the subjects were to choose the way we expected them to,” says Westbury, noting that the most accurate subject chose correctly up to 92 percent of the time.
This nearly universal response says a lot about the nature of humour and its role in human evolution. “We think humour is personal. Actually, humour is an evolutionary message sending device. So if you laugh, you let someone-else know something is not dangerous,” says Westbury. “The study may not change the game for stand-up comedians, but the findings may be useful in the business field. For example, people might dislike buying a funny-named medication for a serious illness, or it could go the other way around.”
12. What does the new study focus on
A. The classification of humour levels. B. The measurement of humour perception.
C. The means of creating letter strings. D. The potential of humour in commercials
13. What kind of word seems more humourous according to the study
A. Non-words with high entropy. B. Non-words with abnormal origins.
C. Non-words with rare letter groupings. D. Non-words with handwritten letters.
14. Which of the following best describes test subjects task in Westbury’s study
A. Contrast, select and grade. B. Inquire, pick and present.
C. Compare, design and report. D. Collect, document and evaluate.
15. What does the author want to tell us in the last paragraph
A. Humour differs among individuals. B. Humour has its roots in word play.
C. Humour is a product of human. evolution. D. Humour is absolutely personal and subjective.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. C
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。
Without enabling your body to recover, the efforts you make in the gym amount to nothing. That one hour you spend lifting weights is of great necessity to build muscles. ____16____ All workouts stress and kind of damage muscle tissue. It’s during the time away from the weights, known as workout recovery period, that it actually grows.
Workout recovery allows people to get the maximum benefit from workouts. ____17____ Repeated again and again, this process of stress and recovery is what results in your improved health and fitness. Here are some strategies.
If you’re experiencing burnout from strength training, the simplest way is a total break of exercise. ____18____ You can also engage in a lower-intensity bike ride or walk for your body to circulate (循环) the waste products generated by the intense activity. Or try a gentle yoga practice to stretch out tired muscles.
Soft tissue treatments work especially effectively. ____19____ It involves using cups on the skin, creating a vacuum (真空) by heating and drawing the underlying tissues upward. This technique can enhance blood flow and bring more oxygen and nutrients to the tissues.
____20____ A whole-foods-based diet provides your body with the building blocks needed to repair muscles and promote recovery, setting off the right changes in your body between workouts. Plus, sleep is a must as it makes the body produce the majority of its growth factors. Avoid screen time and alcohol before bed to help ensure quality sleep.
A. Don’t skip nutritional recovery.
B. It keeps you safe and injury-free.
C. Just lie on the bed and kick up your feet.
D. The other 23 are just as essential, though.
E. The right way of exercising makes a difference.
F. You can’t attach too much importance to your figure.
G. An ancient Chinese practice is well: worth a mention.
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. C 19. G 20. A
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，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四个选项中选出最佳选项。
Most kids would be at a loss what to do when fear sets in. In contrast, 14-year-old Holland kept ___21___ and saved his fellow passengers from a(an) ___22___.
Earlier this year, Acie Holland was going about his usual end-of-school-day routine when he realized the school bus driver was acting ___23___. She turned the corner, but there was another street they usually turned on. She pressed the gas and went past the corner. Holland noticed she looked sick or ___24___, her head hanging down.
Knowing he had to act, Holland ran to the front to check on the driver, who didn’t ___25___. She passed out and the bus was changing ___26___. Holland took the driver’s ___27___ off the gas, straightened the bus, eased it to the roadside, and put on the brakes (刹车). Although he had never driven a car, his father was a certified auto technician and he grew up around ___28___.
After the bus was safely parked, Holland asked all the kids to ___29___ it and had one ring 911. He ran home to get his grandmother, a nurse, to give the driver first ______30______. Much to their relief, the driver ______31______.
“The sympathy and leadership we see him ______32______ daily was taken to the next level on his bus ride home yesterday. We are grateful that all our students are ______33______. We couldn’t be ______34______ of Holland,” wrote the school principal in an email to Holland’s parents Holland’s inspiring story spread and his bravery and ______35______ made him a role model to everyone.
21. A. busy B. still C. awake D. cool
22 A. emergency B. departure C. argument D. operation
23. A. gently B. oddly C. silently D. bravely
24. A. concerned B. interested C. tired D. annoyed
25. A. complain B. hesitate C. respond D. continue
26. A. distance B. frequency C. position D. direction
27. A. foot B. knee C. engine D. handle
28. A. customers B. checks C. vehicles D. faults
29. A. exit B. board C. locate D. monitor
30. A. notice B. aid C. comfort D. attention
31. A. caught up B. came to C. fitted in D. turned away
32. A. recall B. emphasize C. exhibit D. recognize
33. A. safe B. active C. content D. patient
34. A. more tolerant B. more convinced C. sicker D. prouder
35. A. honesty B. decisiveness C. curiosity D. willpower
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Duku Highway, ___36___ (view) as a remarkable road in Xinjiang, China, stretches for 561 kilometers, connecting Dushanzi in the north and Kuga in the south. This highway ___37___ (wind) through the fantastic Tianshan Mountains, offering various breathtaking views.
___38___ (complete) Duku Highway, thousands of soldiers and workers devoted themselves to its construction. They overcame numerous challenges like complex terrains (地形) and tough weather, 168 of ___39___ gave their precious lives. Their heroic effort turned a laborious journey into an extraordinary transportation backbone road, shortening the distance between north and south Xinjiang and strengthening national ___40___ (defend).
Currently, with its attractive scenery and rich cultural connotations (内涵), nobody denies the fact ___41___ Duku Highway has become the most popular tourist route in China. The highway presents diverse landscapes ___42___ (range) from snow-capped peaks and thick forests to vast grasslands and deep valleys. Thanks ___43___ snow weather and road icing, it’s open from June to October annually. Travelers sing high praise for its ever-changing views, calling it ___44___ must-drive route.
Economically, Duku Highway has boosted local development, with the rapid growth of tourism. Culturally, it has promoted ethnic (民族的) integration as people from different ethnic groups along the route interact even ____45____ (frequently). It has become a symbol of Xinjiang’s beauty and a testament to China’s wisdom and perseverance.
【答案】36. viewed
37. winds 38. To complete
39. whom 40. defense ##defence
41. that 42. ranging
43. to 44. a
45. more frequently
第三节单 词拼写 (共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分)
46. Whether we are scientists, lawyers, doctors, public servants, consultants, clerks, receptionists or butchers, we all make our r ________ contributions.(根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】respective##espective
47. Only when you give serious consideration to their point of view will you be able to see what a________ for their emotions and empathized with them. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】accounted##ccounted
48. A ship without an anchor is at the mercy of the waves and wings; l ________, the person who has no sense of responsibility is at the mercy of their own careless and thoughtless behavior. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】likewise##ikewise
49. An interview is a conversation between an employer and a potential employee, which allows the interviewer to assess the job a________ to see if he or she is suitable for the position. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】applicant##pplicant
50. It takes time before new words are i________ into everyday speech. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】integrated##ntegrated
51. The police ________ (迅速) into action against the gunmen. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】sprang
52. If you know what to avoid and how to behave, you will spare yourself ________ (尴尬). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】embarrassment
53. We ________ (体谅) his bad temper because we knew that his son’s illness had put him under great stress. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】forgave
54. Check the address of the interview, decide what mode of transport to use and allow extra time for traffic ________ (延迟). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】delays
55. By the end of the exchange year, I had a ________ (有点) better understanding of how to communicate in both countries. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】somewhat
第四部分 写作 (共两节，满分35分)
76. 第一节 (满分15分)
56. 假设你是李华。上个月，你参加了学校开展的“职业初体验”(My First Experience in Career)实 践活动。现校英文报正向全校学生征集相关稿件。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.你体验的一项职业;
2.你的感受。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸相应位置作答。
My First Experience in Career
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【答案】
My First Experience in Career
Last month, I had the privilege of participating in our school’s initiative, “My First Experience in Career.” It aimed to provide students like me with a glimpse into diverse professions.
My journey began at a local hospital, where I shadowed as a diligent nurse for a day. Witnessing her interactions with patients, meticulous care, and swift decision-making, I gained a deeper understanding of the immense responsibility and compassion required in this noble profession. It was an eye-opening experience that left me grateful for the healthcare workers who tirelessly save lives.
This practical experience transformed me, increasing my knowledge and igniting ambition. I’m thankful to our school for organizing such a meaningful program and excited for future opportunities.
第二节 (满分20分)
57. 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。
In a poverty-stricken community of Yazoo, Ben had his life journey shaped by an old barber called Jack. As a poor boy, Ben was among those who benefited from Jack’s special offer. Every time he got a free haircut, the barber would encourage him to read storybooks, opening up a world of knowledge and imagination he had never known before.
As Ben grew up, Jack grew old, unable to do his usual job. Ben decided to take over Jack’s shop. Guided by Jack, Ben mastered the skill of cutting hair and became a popular barber in the neighborhood. He continued the tradition of providing free haircuts for poor children.
Soon Ben found that, accustomed to hanging about to kill time and having little access to books, many kids around had weak literacy. When he asked about what they learned, he would receive short and broken responses. Among them was a shy boy named Harry, his father dead and mother often ill in bed.
Determined to encourage the children to read for their future, Ben turned to Jack for advice. His idea was supported by Jack, who helped him set up a reading section in the corner of the shop. Ben filled it with all kinds of books he bought.
When Harry came for a haircut, Ben said smilingly, “Harry, there are some great storybooks waiting for you. Why not pick one to read ” Harry looked up, his eyes wide with surprise. Ben led him to the book shelves and helped him choose a book about a young hero who overcame great odds.
Harry became a regular in the reading room. He would sit in the corner, completely absorbed in a book, his lips moving slightly as he read silently. Ben noticed Harry was initially hesitant to read aloud due to his poor pronunciation. Whenever Harry mispronounced a word, Ben would assure him, “It’s okay, Harry. Try that again. You’re doing great.” With Ben’s continuous help, Harry’s reading skills gradually improved.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150个左右；
(2) 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
One day, Jack told Ben of a reading aloud contest in the community.
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When the big day came, Jack and Ben accompanied Harry to the contest hall.
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【答案】One possible version:
One day, Jack told Ben of a reading aloud contest in the community. “It’s an opportunity for the kids to shine,” Jack said. Ben immediately thought of Harry, who had built up his confidence but still shrank from presenting in public. Ben went to find Harry and told him about the contest. Harry lowered his head, his cheeks flushing. “What if I mess up ” Harry murmured. Ben patted him on the shoulder, encouraging him, “Remember how you first started This is just another step.” Harry nodded, agreeing to give it a shot. For days, Ben set aside time to coach Harry on reading with expression and rhythm. Jack also shared tips on adding emotions to reading. Gradually, Harry’s voice sounded rhythmic and energetic.
When the big day came, Jack and Ben accompanied Harry to the contest hall. At the sight of the large audience, Harry froze. But the moment he met Ben’s and Jack’s warm smiles and thumbs-up gestures, he calmed down and walked onto the stage. His voice was steady at first, and then grew increasingly passionate. When he reached the final lines, the hall erupted into applause. Harry won second prize! Holding the certificate, he flashed a bright smile at Ben and Jack. From then on, more kids came to Ben’s reading corner. Ben and Jack felt content that their small corner was making a big difference in the children’s lives.
