第一部分 听力
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M:Excuse me,could you show me where the nearest ticket office is
W:Yes. On the left of this hotel you can see a big supermarket, and there is a ticket office on the first floor.
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w:What are your 20s supposed to be about
M:I think we should enjoy the age and the stage we're at.And just take what we've got right now like the living accommodation and take advantage of it.
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M:Jennifer, tell me a little about yourself.
W:I was a student at the University of Columbia, and I majored in Business Economics. l have been working part-time as a payroll clerk for the last three years. And now I major in Economic Statistics for further study. I'm also interested in Energy Engineering.
Text 4
M:Which performance did you like best for yesterday's concert
W:Hard to say. Hmm,I guess Harry Styles. I've never paid attention to him, but the concert hit differently last night.
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W:Hi,I'd like to book a table for two at 6:30 tonight. Do you have any space then
M:6:30 p.m. tonight. OK,let me just have a look. I'm afraid we don't have any table available at that time.Would 7 :00 be all right for you
W:7:00 OK.
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W:Fancy seeing you here, Tom. What are you looking for
M:I'm looking for toys for my 15-year-old son who likes doing sports. His birthday is around the corner, but I don't know what to choose. l have been hanging around for one hour.
W:How about a basketball 150 dollars each. What's more, it's on sale now: buy one get one free.
M:Nice. The other I can just give to my nephew, Tony. Maybe we could have a three-player basketball match.
W: That's a good idea.
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M: Sorry to bother you. By any chance, do you have a few dollars I’m trying to get the bus back to the hotel because I lost my wallet. Do you have 20 dollars
W:20 dollars
M:Yes. May l have your name,please So l can give the money back to you when I get to the hotel.
W:Mia. Where did you lose your wallet
M:On the beach.
W:Here are my l8 dollar, And my friend may have another two dollars.
M:Thank you so much. You are so nice.
W:Everyone will encounter difficulties in life.
M:Well, Mia. You are the first person who said“yes” to me. Thanks a million.
W:You're welcome!
Text 8
M: Hello. Where can I take you
W: Hi, to the airport, please. Can you drop us off near the entrance We have a lot of things to carry.
M: Of course. Let me help you carry these things to the car.
W: Thank you so much.
M: You are welcome. Please get in. It seems that you are going to travel.
W: Yes. My daughter can't wait to be in the plane. It is her first time to travel abroad.
M: Great. ... Here we are. It is $8.50, please.
W: Thanks for the ride. Keep the change.
M: Thank you. Have a nice flight!
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M: Hi, do you know how to get to the second session
W: Hi, yes. Follow me. I am just about to head there.
M: Oh, great, thank you. It's my first time here. And I'm amazed by the topics covered during the conference like the purpose of education. I've also met so many talented people. And I even had a lively debate with someone about the education in the future.
W: Oh, this is a very hot issue.
M: Indeed. Is this your first time to attend the conference
W: No. It's my second conference. I'm one of the speakers this time, so I'm a little on edge.
M: Wow, you're speaking That's great. What's the topic
W: Children's Education in the Future.
M: Wow. This is the session I'm most interested in. And I really would like to discuss some critical issues with you.
W: Well, I'm sure we'll find some time to discuss it.
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Hi, everyone. I am Emma. Today I'll talk about how to start a school club. School clubs are an awesome way to focus on your interests while also providing a much - needed break from homework and studying. The most important thing is to create a club that matches your interests. According to some studies, participating in certain clubs or creating a club can even improve your grades! Besides, your new club can be just about anything, as long as it doesn't break your school rules. I could well remember that I was interested in English then, so I created an English Club. I devoted myself to the work, like holding some interesting activities, such as English corner, speech contests and so on. What made me delighted was that a member in our club won the first prize in the first English Speech Contest. I practiced with him every day. Though I was tired, it was worthy. So choose a topic that really appeals to you, like a sports club, a Chinese traditional club, or a specific interest, and other students might be interested in joining.
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第二部分 阅读第一节
A篇 语篇导读 本文是应用文。文章主要介绍了去参观博物馆的蝴蝶馆的相关情况。
21.B解析)细节理解题。根据Reserve MuseumTickets 中“Family: $l89 for two adults and two children at any age”可知,售价189 美元的家庭票包含两名成人和两名任何年龄的儿童,因此,一对夫妇和一个七岁的孩子一共需要花费 189 美元。故选 B。
22.A 解析)细节理解题。根据The Davis FamilyButterfly Vivarium “Some cannot be amazingly seerby means of protective coloring.”可知,有些昆虫可过保护色不被看见。故选 A。
23.D解析)细节理解题。根据文章的最后一段可知,游客可以看到一个每天更新的 ID板,这可以帮助游客识别蝴蝶和飞蛾。故选 D。
B篇【语篇导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了17岁的Lauren Schroeder通过在社区建立一个蔬菜园，为有需要的家庭提供新鲜蔬菜，从而对社区产生了显著的影响。
24.C详解:细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“While packing boxes with canned goods for needy families, Lauren detected a substantial shortage: fresh vegetables. This observation sparked an idea that soon grew into a community-wide initiative.(在为贫困家庭打包罐装食品的时候，劳伦发现食品严重短缺：新鲜蔬菜。这一观察引发了一个想法，很快发展成为一个社区范围的倡议)”可知，劳伦发起社区菜园的原因是为了填补食品庇护所中新鲜蔬菜的短缺。故选C。
25.B详解:细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Not discouraged by potential obstacles, Lauren dived into research to be a seasoned vegetable cultivator and secured a grant from the National FFA Organization to cover initial costs.(劳伦没有被潜在的障碍吓倒，她投入到研究中，成为一名经验丰富的蔬菜种植者，并从全国蔬菜种植协会获得了一笔赠款，以支付最初的费用)”可知，劳伦通过进行深入的研究克服了自己在蔬菜种植方面的经验缺乏。故选B。
26.A详解:推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Despite the agricultural background—her family typically planted soybeans and corn—vegetable cultivation was a novel pursuit. Nevertheless, Lauren was eager to tackle the nutritional deficiency she had uncovered.(尽管有农业背景——她的家庭通常种植大豆和玉米——但蔬菜种植是一种新奇的追求。尽管如此，劳伦还是渴望解决她发现的营养不足问题)”可知，劳伦充满激情；根据文章第三段“Not discouraged by potential obstacles, Lauren dived into research to be a seasoned vegetable cultivator and secured a grant from the National FFA Organization to cover initial costs.(劳伦没有被潜在的障碍吓倒，她投入到研究中，成为一名经验丰富的蔬菜种植者，并从全国蔬菜种植协会获得了一笔赠款，以支付最初的费用)”可知，劳伦又是有决心的。可知，在蔬菜种植的最初过程中，劳伦是热情而坚定的。故选A。
27.C详解:主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“This observation sparked an idea that soon grew into a community-wide initiative.(这一观察引发了一个想法，很快发展成为一个社区范围的倡议)”及第二、三、四段对于劳伦种植蔬菜的努力和成就的描述并结合最后一段“Her actions demonstrate her belief in the power of community and the joy obtained from helping others—a feeling that will undoubtedly shape her future initiatives.(她的行动表明了她对社区力量的信念，以及从帮助他人中获得的快乐——这种感觉无疑将塑造她未来的行动)”可知，文章讲述了劳伦如何通过在家族农场的一部分土地上种植蔬菜来帮助社区，她的努力不仅解决了新鲜蔬菜短缺问题，还对社区产生了积极影响，使得更多人得到了帮助。C选项“收获希望：社区成长”适合作为本文最佳标题。故选C。
C篇【语篇导读】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了在秘鲁的沙漠中，科学家在人工智能和无人机的帮助下寻找包含了不同种类地画的纳斯卡线。
28. D。解析：细节理解题。根据第一段“The Nazca people, who lived in the area over 2,000 years ago, made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer of rocks in the desert. The drawings are called ‘geo - glyphs’.”可知，2000多年前生活在该地区的纳斯卡人通过移除沙漠中岩石的红色表层绘制出了这些被称为地画的图画。
29. A。解析：推理判断题。根据第二段前四句可知，从1927年发现第一幅地画以来，科学家们在该地区发现了大约430幅地画。现在，利用人工智能和无人机，科学家们发现了303幅新的地画。发现一幅地画过去需要三四年时间，但现在可能在两三个月内完成。由此可推知，作者在本段列举这些数字主要是为了强调新方法的效率。
30. B。解析：推理判断题。根据第三段可知，为了找到新的地画，科学家们训练了一个特殊的人工智能程序来分析卫星图像，寻找潜在的地画。他们花了2600多个小时查看人工智能建议的地方。他们用无人机拍了很多照片，并在秘鲁的地面上工作，以检查这些地点。由此可推知，科学家们是通过实地工作来证实人工智能提供的建议的。
31. C。解析：细节理解题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，较大的地画可能用于庆典或其他特殊活动。
D篇【语篇导读】本文是说明文。当面临创造性的挑战时，我们通常只专注于“完美的想法”或“最佳的解决方案”，但在这个过程中产生的不可行的、不切实际的、毫无价值的想法也是创造过程中必不可少的一部分。
32. D。解析：细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句可知，产生不可行的、不切实际的、毫无价值的想法也是创造过程中必不可少的一部分。因此，创造过程应该包括这些想法。
33. C。解析：推理判断题。根据第三段最后一句可知，作者在本段提及这本书主要是为了举例证明一个观点，即产生不可行的、不切实际的、毫无价值的想法也是创造过程中必不可少的一部分。
34. C。解析：细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句可知，专注于只产生“好”或“完美”的想法会迫使我们陷入“不冒任何风险”的思维模式，并显著降低我们的创新精神。
35. B。解析：主旨大意题。根据文章内容可知，当面临创造性挑战时，我们经常专注于“完美的想法”或“最佳的解决方案”，在这个过程中产生的“不可行的、不切实际的、毫无价值的想法也是创造过程中必不可少的一部分。因此，B项最能概括本文的内容。
第二节
【语篇导读】本文是说明文。压力并不完全是坏事，也会有所帮助，适时、适量的压力实际上可以激励你。因此，我们要学会缓解和平复压力。
36. D。解析：根据上下文可知，压力有时是现代生活中不可避免的一部分；适时、适量的压力实际上可以激励你。D项承上启下，符合语境。
37. E。解析：根据上一句可知，适时、适量的压力实际上可以激励你，这里介绍了压力的好处。E项也提及了压力的好处，其中“It”指代上文“stress”。
38. G。解析：根据上下文可知，经常承受超负荷的压力会让你的压力荷尔蒙水平不断上升，会增加患病的风险。因此，空处也要介绍压力的缺点。
39. A。解析：根据下一句可知，这里介绍了让自己静下心来的方式，比如深呼吸、体育活动和渐进式肌肉放松等。因此，虽然压力会对健康产生负面影响，但我们可以找到控制压力的方法，A项符合语境。
40. C。解析：根据上一句可知，如果你仍然处于困惑和情绪紧张的状态，你可能需要考虑与心理健康专家交谈。C项中的“He”指代上文提及的心理健康专家，“treatments”与下文“The treatments”对应，意义关联且符合上下文语境。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节【语篇导读】本文是记叙文。“我”从小讨厌写作，直到“我”认识到写作也和科学研究一样，不是一蹴而就的，要坚持尝试，最终“我”像喜欢科学研究一样喜欢上了写作。
41. A。解析：根据上文“I hated writing growing up.”可知，“我”坐在那里，努力写这些可怕的文章。
42. B。解析：根据上文“write these fearful essays”可知，此处指满是红色标记的文章。
43. A。解析：根据上文“I hated writing growing up.”和“Worse still, my teacher would return my 42 covered with red marks.”可知，此处指“更糟糕的是”。
44. D。解析：根据下文“I joined a research lab”和“an efficient inductor”可知，在大学里，“我”学的是工程学。
45. C。解析：根据下文“designing the inductor”可知，此处指设计一种高效的电感器。
46. B。解析：根据下文“I created one that could cut en - ergy losses in half”可知，经过一年的试验，“我”研发出了一种可以将能量损失减半的装置。
47. B。解析：根据上文“我”研发出了一种可以将能量损失减半的装置可知，“我”是欣喜若狂的。
48. D。解析：根据上文可知，如果想成为一名学者，就需要花时间写论文。
49. A。解析：根据上文“My teacher would return my 42 covered with red marks.”可知，由于“我”糟糕的写作，“我”害怕失败。
50. C。解析：根据上文“I was scared of failing”可知，由于害怕失败，惊慌之下，“我”向实验室的一名毕业生求助。
51. B。解析：“我”向实验室的一名毕业生求助，当向他寻求反馈意见时，“我”很快根据报告布满了红色的标记。
52. C。解析：在“我”因失败而退缩之前，这名毕业生向“我”解释红色并不意味着“我”是一位糟糕的作家。
53. A。解析：写作不是一蹴而就的事，通常所有的论文都需要修改几次。
54. D。解析：“我”突然想到，其实写作与“我”在设计电感器时所做的事是一样的。
55. C。解析：从那时起，写作成为“我”研究中最喜欢的一部分。“我”甚至开始写科普文章。这是“我”以前从未想象过的未来。
第二节【语篇导读】本文是新闻报道。文章主要报道了马耳他中国文化中心在第45届马耳他图书节举办“阅读中国”展览会的相关情况。
56. as。解析：be regarded as ...是固定搭配，意为“被视为……”。
57. categories。解析：category是可数名词，根据形容词various可知，其后名词应用复数。
58. conventional。解析：此处应用形容词修饰名词cul - ture。
59. were。解析：本句是介词短语位于句首的完全倒装句，谓语动词要与后面的主语保持一致；主语是复数，谓语动词需与其保持一致；根据上文谓语动词included可知，此处应用一般过去时。
60. a。解析：a selection of ...是固定搭配。
61. attracted。解析：根据谓语动词可知，此处应用非谓语动词；bookseller与attract之间是被动关系，故填过去分词。
62. teaching。解析：此处应用非谓语动词，a book和teach之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，应用现在分词作后置定语。
63. which。解析：根据先行词book指物可知，应用which引导非限制性定语从句。
64. directly。解析：根据行为动词find可知，此处应用副词修饰动词。
65. to explore
Dear Mr. Black,
I'm a student of yours in Grade Three. And I’m writing to invite you to take part in the activity of the Food Club in our school. Please let me introduce you more details about the activity.
Firstly, the activity is going to be held at 9: 00 am on Sunday morning in the meeting room of the Food Club, whose aim is to introduce traditional Chinese food as well as Chinese culture to foreign teachers and students in our school. Secondly, all the participants will learn to make several kinds of dumplings under some Chinese cooks' guidance. And then we will enjoy the dumplings made by ourselves.
Please join us and enjoy delicious dumplings together with us! I'm looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
续写：Everyone was excited about the event. We hope to see more such events in the future!
Laure and Becky skipped to the store but found Baby Sue wasn't there! “ Maybe the shopkeeper moved it. We could look inside," said Becky. They walked into the store and ran to the doll section玩具区. After they searched the shelves up and down, their hearts sank. The doll that had caught their hearts was gone. Laura was in low spirits. “It's okay, Laura. Maybe we can find another doll that we like next time," Becky comforted Laura, trying to hide her own disappointment. The two girls walked back to Laura's house, nearly failing to hold back their tears. 两个人到了店里很失望,玩偶没了
Laure's mother was waiting for them at home with her eyes sparkling. “Girls, I have a surprise for you,” she said, leading them to a corner of the living room. There, wrapped in shiny paper were two identical Baby Sue dolls. Seeing the surprised girls, Mother explained that she had called the store the night before and learned that they had one more in the back. Mother's smile was like the warm sunshine on winter days. Laura hugged her mother, and then the girls hugged their new dolls. They were grateful for Mother's thoughtfulness and love. 回到家发现了妈妈给的惊喜武安一中2024——2025学年第二学期5月考试
高二 英语
第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分)
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a hotel.
B. In a train station.
C. In a supermarket.
2. What is the woman's question about
A. Living costs.
B. Living attitude.
C. Living accommodation.
3. What did Jennifer learn at the University of Columbia
A. Economic Statistics.
B. Business Economics.
C. Energy Engineering.
4. What did the woman do last night
A. She went to a concert.
B. She talked to Harry Styles.
C. She performed at the concert.
5. When will the woman have dinner
A. At 6:00 p.m. B. At 6:30 p.m. C. At 7:00 p.m.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题
6. What is the man doing
A. Playing sports. B. Choosing gifts. C. Ordering a birthday cake.
7. Who is Tony
A. The man's son. B. The man's uncle. C. The man's nephew.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题
8. Why does the man ask the woman for money
A. To buy a new wallet.
B. To pay for his hotel bill.
C. To take the bus back to the hotel.
9. How much does Mia have
A. 2 dollars. B. 18 dollars. C. 20 dollars.
10. What does the man think of Mia
A. Kind. B. Shy. C. Strict.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife.
B. Driver and passenger.
C. Employer and employee.
12. How will the man's family travel
A. By air. B. By car. C. By bike.
13. How does the woman's daughter feel now
A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Unhappy.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题
14. What are the speakers going to do
A. Go shopping.
B. Have a debate.
C. Attend a meeting.
15. What topic did the man debate
A. The future of education.
B. The history of education.
C. The purpose of education.
16. Why does the woman feel nervous
A. She has little idea about education.
B. She chairs the meeting for the first time.
C. She is going to deliver a speech this time.
17. What does the man think of the topic to be discussed
A. Boring. B. Interesting. C. Surprising.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题
18. What's the most significant part in starting a club
A. Suiting schools' need.
B. Matching students' time.
C. Relating to students' hobbies.
19. What impressed Emma deeply about the English Speech Contest
A. Her member won first place.
B. Her member held it successfully.
C. Her member practiced every weekend.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Writing school rules.
B. Setting up a school club.
C. Holding some funny activities.
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。
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The Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium in a Museum
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Reserve Museum Tickets
Select the number of tickets and the date for Museum entry, and you will be able to add Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium or other ticketed exhibitions during checkout. Please note: the Vivarium is 27℃ with wet environment.
Family: $189 for two adults and two children at any age
Adult: $80 for one adult
Teen: half price of adult
The Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium
There are many species of Lepidoptera, the group made up of butterflies and moths. The moths are insects looking like butterflies but flying mainly at night. They live all over the world from the tropics to the North Pole, to inside this museum!
Celebrated for their beauty and elegance, they are more than just colorful animals. Some cannot be amazingly seen by means of protective coloring. Some are poisonous. Some fly thousands of miles to lay eggs.
What You’ll See in the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium
- Up to 80 species of butterflies, out of more than 130 species featured in this gallery.
- A separate display of moths, including the massive atlas moth—one of the largest insects on the planet.
- A pupae incubator (蛹孵化器), where visitors can view pupae and witness adult butterflies emerge.
- Micro environments made up of dozens of species of tropical plants, with exhibits that highlight the important roles butterflies and moths play in ecosystems around the world.
- An ID board, updated daily, featuring an illustrated card for each species in flight to help you identify butterflies and moths.
21. How much do a couple and a seven - year - old child have to pay for the tickets
A. $120. B. $189. C. $269. D. $309.
22. What do some insects do to help themselves avoid being detected
A. Use protective colors. B. Send out poison.
C. Stay eggs far. D. Fly at night.
23. What can visitors see at the Davis Family Butterfly Vivarium
A. The world's smallest moth.
B. Plants from the North Pole.
C. 80 species of butterflies and moths.
D. An ID board for identifying butterflies and moths.
B
At just 17, Lauren Schroeder has already made a significant impact on her community. Her voyage began at 14, volunteering at a food shelter. While packing boxes with canned goods for needy families, Lauren detected a substantial shortage: fresh vegetables. This observation sparked an idea that soon grew into a community-wide initiative.
Lauren pictured transforming part of her family’s 150-acre farm into a garden committed to growing produce for local families. Her proposal was met with a hint of concern from her mother, Katie Schroeder. While supportive, she also foresaw the extensive labor involved. Despite the agricultural background — her family typically planted soybeans and corn — vegetable cultivation was a novel pursuit. Nevertheless, Lauren was eager to tackle the nutritional deficiency she had uncovered.
The hard work began in earnest. Not discouraged by potential obstacles, Lauren dived into research to be a seasoned vegetable cultivator and secured a grant (拨款) from the National FFA Organization to cover initial costs. Subsequently, she spent two to three hours daily watering her crops by hand through the hot Iowa summers, sandwiching this commitment between softball practices. Furthermore, she carefully tended to her garden, combating weeds and harvesting crops, with green beans proving particularly challenging.
Eventually, with assistance from her younger brothers and sisters, Lauren’s half-acre garden produced 15 varieties of vegetables. In its first year, the garden generated 40 pounds of produce, benefiting food banks, nursing homes, and soup kitchens.
Motivated by the early achievements, Lauren doubled the garden’s size. To date, she has donated over 7,000 pounds of produce, valued at approximately $15,000, commanding community respect. Her work has found a deep echo among others, notably a mother from a local shelter who was grateful for the fresh food that reminded her children of home.
Lauren’s inspiration is straightforward yet deep-seated. “I wanted to have something that would impact people,” she told KWQC. Her actions demonstrate her belief in the power of community and the joy obtained from helping others — a feeling that will undoubtedly shape her future initiatives.
24. Why did Lauren initiate the community garden
A. To pursue a new hobby. B. To explore plant cultivation.
C To fill a food shelter’s vegetable gap. D. To gain recognition in her community.
25. How did Lauren overcome her lack of experience in vegetable farming
A. By doing trial and error. B. By conducting thorough research.
C. By engaging in fundraising activities. D. By maintaining consistent hard work
26. What do we know about Lauren in the initial process of vegetable cultivation
A. She was passionate and determined. B. She was inexperienced but creative.
C. She was observant and popular. D. She was concerned but hardworking.
27. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Garden to Table: a Solo Effort
B. Local Garden: Hope for the Globe
C. Harvesting Hope: Community Growth
D. Farming Fundamentals: a Teen’s Journey
C
In the desert in Peru, over 300 new ancient drawings were discovered by using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and drones (无人机). The Nazca people drawings, who lived in the area over 2,000 years ago, made the drawings by removing the reddish top layer (层) of rocks in the desert. The drawings are called “geoglyphs” (地画). The Nazca Lines, which are a famous group of huge ancient drawings, include many different kinds of geoglyphs, from simple shapes to pictures of animals and plants, usually drawn with a single long, winding line.
The first geoglyph was discovered in 1927. Since then, scientists have found around 430 geoglyphs in the area. Now, using AI and drones, scientists have found 303 new geoglyphs. The discovery of one geoglyph used to take three or four years, but now may be done in two or three months. However, the AI program also made lots of mistakes—for every 36 possible geoglyphs, the program found, the scientists discovered only one actual geoglyph. Even so, the new method of turning up geoglyphs was much faster than the scientists could have managed without drones and AI.
To find the new geoglyphs, the scientists trained a special AI program to analyze satellite images for potential geoglyphs. They spent over 2,600 hours looking at places the AI had advised. They took lots of pictures with drones and worked on the ground in Peru to check out the locations. Most of the new - found geoglyphs are smaller than the ones already discovered, and are about nine meters in length. Many of them seem to show humans as well as animals.
The scientists are still trying to figure out what the geoglyphs mean. For one thing, the scientists discovered paths in the Nazca Desert. The scientists believe these paths were made by the Nazca people walking through the desert, and that the smaller geoglyphs were meant to be seen by these travellers. The scientists also believe the larger geoglyphs are different and may have been used for celebrations or other special events.
28. How were the Nazca geoglyphs created
A. By adding red rocks.
B. By carving in the soil.
C. By copying winding lines.
D. By clearing rock surface layers.
29. Why does the author list the figures in paragraph 2
A. To stress the efficiency of the new method.
B. To show the drones' imperfection.
C. To argue for more funding.
D. To prove AI's accuracy.
30. What can we learn about the process of discovering new geoglyphs
A. Drones were used for initial checks.
B. Fieldwork confirmed AI suggestions.
C. AI identified all geolyphs precisely.
D. Satellites ignored some new geolyphs
31. What do the scientists think the larger geoglyphs were likely to be used for
A. Wildlife adoration.
B. Desert decoration.
C. Special occasions.
D. Road signs.
D
While conducting a workshop on creativity, I gave each small group a small box of paper clips (回形针). I invited each group to record as many different uses for a paper clip as they could in five minutes. Obviously, these third - grade student groups were able to generate multiple responses and the quality of those responses was all over the map. Their creativity was in full swing,.
We often have this belief that when faced with a creative challenge, we need to generate a really good idea that will save the day. As a result, we focus on “the perfect idea” or “the best solution” without the necessity of generating lots of bad ones along the way. Yet producing unworkable, impractical, and worthless ideas is a necessary and essential part of the creative process.
One of the classic books, one that goes against the grain of what most writing instruction books do, is the incomparable Writing Down the Bones. Freeing the Writer Within by Natalie Goldberg. One of the finest pieces of advice in the book is for writers and anyone trying to generate creative thoughts to give themselves permission to create crappy (蹩脚的) ideas.
Creativity is based on the concept of producing multiple ideas—ideas without any restrictions, definitions, or limitations. When we imagine the quality of an idea, we limit its effectiveness. When we pre- assess thoughts in advance of putting them into action, we reduce their worth or ultimate use. The impacts are shocking. There is an idea that a sustained focus on producing only“good” or “perfect” ideas forces us into a “don't take any risks” mindset and significantly reduces our creative spirits.
The solution when faced with a creative challenge: generate overmuch ideas without regard to their appropriateness or usefulness. Some of those ideas will be possibilities and some will be useless. That's OK. Ultimately, know this: generating crappy ideas is an essential part of the creative process. It's your brain with its “pedal (踏板) to the metal”.
32. What does the author believe about the creative process
A. It must avoid taking any risks.
B. It requires some perfect ideas.
C. It's limited to practical solutions.
D. It should involve producing crappy ideas.
33. Why does the author mention the book Writing Down the Bones in paragraph 3
A. To explain a rule.
B. To present a fact.
C. To prove an opinion.
D. To make a prediction.
34. What impact does focusing on perfect ideas have on creativity
A. Enhancing risk - taking.
B. Limiting logical thoughts.
C. Destroying creative spirit.
D. Encouraging diverse thinking.
35.What would be the best title for this text
A. How We Overcome Creative Blocks.
B. Why It’s good to Have a Crappy Ideas.
C. The Ways of Generating Rich Creativity .
D. The Importance of Increasing Writing Art.
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能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Whether you're dealing with work, financial or family troubles, work conflict or something else that's annoying, stress sometimes is an unavoidable part of modern life. 36
In the right amounts and in the right places, stress can motivate and energize you. 37 So it's important to keep it in the zone where it's helpful and doesn't have a bad effect on your physical or mental health.
Indeed, experiencing stress overload on a regular basis essentially leaves you in a constant state of fight - or - flight mode, with rising levels of stress hormones (荷尔蒙). 38 It also increases risk of developing diseases.
Because stress can negatively impact your health, it's important to take steps to manage your stress and calm yourself down. While you can't change the challenges of modern life, you don't have to be at their mercy. 39 You can regularly use your personal decompression valve (减压阀) to calm down, like deep breathing, physical activities, progressive muscle relaxation, connection with nature, and writing.
If you use the stress - relieving strategies regularly, they'll become second nature to you. And before you know it, you may feel less stressed in general. However, if you are still in a state of confusion and emotionally nervous, you may need to consider talking with a mental health professional. 40 The treatments he provides can help you handle and manage your stress.
A. You can find ways to control stress.
B. Everyone can ignore stressful moments.
C. He will offer you various forms of treatments.
D. Actually, stress isn't entirely bad but can be helpful.
E. It can also assist us to be productive or perform well.
F. The next time you feel stressed, go outdoors and take a walk.
G. Over the long term, stress puts you at higher risk of depression.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I hated writing growing up. However, English writing classes were mandatory (必修的) in high school. So, there I sat, 41 to write these fearful essays. Worse still, my teacher would return my 42 covered with red marks. Maybe I wasn't 43 writing, and I didn't have to be good at everything.
In college, I studied 44 , and I joined a research lab, hoping to get more hands - on experience. My professor assigned me to 45 an efficient inductor (电感器). Finally, after a year of 46 , I created one that could cut energy losses in half. I was 47 — until the professor told me to write that research paper.
If you want to become an academic, you will need to spend time 48 papers. But with my 49 track record with writing, I was scared of failing. In a 50 , I asked a graduate in my lab for help. When asking him for 51 , I soon found the paper covered with red marks.
Before I could back off in defeat,, though,the graduate 52 that red didn't mean I was a poor writer. Writing isn’t a one-and-done thing. All papers require 53 , often several times. 54 it occurred to me, “Hadn’t I done the same thing while designing the inductor ”
From then on, writing has become one favorite part of research. I've even 55 writing popular science articles. It's a future I could never have imagined before.
41. A. struggling B.preferring C.choosing D. refusing
42. A. photos B. papers C. profiles D. reports
43. A. cut out for B. caught up in C. opposed to D. buried in
44. A. nursing B. accounting C. marketing D. engineering
45. A. fix B. assess C. design D. purchase
46. A. deals B. trials C. withdrawals D. appeals
47. A. nervous B. overjoyed C. shocked D. awkward
48. A. reading B. copying C. reviewing D. penning
49. A. awful B. impressive C. inefficient D. reliable
50. A. way B. hurry C. panic D. word
51. A. support B. feedback C. appreciation D. reflection
52. A. predicted B. complained C. explained D. remembered
53. A. revising B. registering C. applying D. delivering
54. A. Occasionally B. Apparently C. Automatically D. Suddenly
55. A. missed B. risked C. started D. continued
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。
An exhibition, Reading China, was held by the China Cultural Center in Malta at the 45th Malta Book Festival between Nov. 6 and 10 at the Malta Fairs & Conventions Center. It was regarded 56 a kaleidoscope (万花筒) of culture and society.
About 200 books in both Chinese and English were on display in this exhibition. They included various 57 (category), such as Chinese language education, 58 (convention) culture, literature, and children's books. Also on display 59 (be) a series of special collectible editions of China Daily and its creative cultural products.
The China Cultural Center in Malta was very proud to present 60 selection of books, which tell the stories of China to Maltese students and the wider public.
Emiliano Salvi is a 34 - year - old Malta bookseller 61 (attract) by Every Treasure Tells a Story, a book 62 (teach) viewers about one national treasure in every episode (集).
“My younger sister has been learning Chinese for years, and she told me something about the evolution (演变) of Chinese characters and I just found an example in this book, 63 is impressive to me. I'd like to take it home for her,” he said.
“It's not easy to find something about China 64 (direct) in Malta. I find this book festival a great opportunity 65 (explore) books on Chinese culture,” he added.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节（满分15分） 假定你是李华，想邀请你的外教Mr. Black参加你校美食社团( Food Club)为外籍教师和学生组织的活动。请你用英语给他写一封邀请信，内容包括:
1.活动的时间和地点；
2.活动的内容（教参与者包饺子等）；
3.活动的意义。
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 Mr. Black,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
On Laura's birthday, she received a music box with $20 from her grandparents, who wanted Laura to get a very special doll (玩偶) chosen by herself. Excited, Laura wanted to buy two dolls—one for her and one for her best friend Becky. The only doll Becky had was the one her sister played with.
Becky came to Laura's home and looked at the music box and the other gifts.
“Becky, I'm so excited! With my birthday money I'll buy two dolls, one for you and one for me. Just think how special that will be,” Laura said.
“Well, Laura, I think you should get just one doll, the prettiest one you can find.” That's Laura's birthday money, ” replied Becky.
“Come on!” said Laura. “Let's go to the store now.”
They found a beautiful baby doll in the toy store. Laura picked up the doll which cost $15 and called it Baby Sue. They agreed that it was the most special of all.
“I'm going to put you back in your corner, Baby Sue. But I'll come back for you,” Laura said.
“Why didn't you buy it, Laura ” asked Becky.
“I want to talk to my mom first,” said Laura, with a sparkle (闪耀的光) in her eyes.
That night Laura and her mother talked a lot about Baby Sue and Becky.
Laura said Becky was too kind to say she'd like a Baby Sue of her own. But she saw eagerness in Becky's eyes. Becky would love to have a doll of her own. She wished she could give Becky a Baby Sue... but she would like a Baby Sue, too.
Laura's mother told her she would think about it and maybe there would be a solution to the situation. Then they went to bed. Laura could see that her mother had a special surprise. She saw the sparkle in her eyes the next morning, but Mother didn't tell her anything.
“Let's check the toy store today,” said Laura when Becky came over to play that afternoon.
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。
Laura and Becky skipped to the store but found Baby Sue wasn't there!
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Laura's mother was waiting for them at home with her eyes sparkling.
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