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2024-2025学年第二学期 6月月考高二英语
一、阅读理解（共两节，满分 50分）
第一节（共 15小题，每小题 2. 5分，满分 37. 5分）
A
Have you ever considered building a better future for your children Let us start from here together to create a better future for them. The following are some tips for you.
Education
Going after a career in education is sometimes overlooked. Yet teaching is an important path to creating change. You will educate the young minds responsible for the future. In addition to presenting basic school subjects, you can teach them to be leaders. You can motivate them to want to make a difference themselves.
A career in education doesn’t have to mean teaching in a classroom. You can help them to learn in a way that works for them and be a friend to them as well.
Social work
As a social worker, you can directly change the lives of children in need as well advocate for services for drug abusers, family-violence survivors, mental-health patients, and more. You will provide them with the necessary resources to succeed and advise them through trauma (精神创伤), unemployment, education difficulties, addiction and poverty.
Many social workers are associated with governmental agencies, but there are also jobs in schools, nonprofit organizations and hospitals.
Child psychology
Studying child psychology may lead to a career option. Psychologists can provide support for children with mental-health problems and give them a place to be open about their feelings.
You may wish to become a school psychologist and guide children (and their parents) through the education system while dealing with mental illness or trauma. As a psychologist, you will help your patients find the source of trauma or stress and discover ways of reducing or removing the problem. You may even conduct your own research on new treatment methods.
1 ．Which educational concept does the author support
A ．Working with students’ group leaders.
B ．Encouraging students to make a change themselves.
C ．Keeping teaching children in the classroom.
D ．Teaching children according to their interests.
2 ．Who will social workers help most probably
A ．Governmental officials.
B ．Local business agents.
C ．Women suffering from family violence.
D ．Children with education difficulties.
3 ．Which career mainly deals with children with mental illness
A ．Educators. B ．School leaders.
C ．School psychologists D ．Social workers.
B
The green, natural forest absorbs carbon dioxide from the air through photo- synthesis (光合作用). There is another way of dealing with the climate crisis. That is setting up fields of dark-colored solar panels (太阳能电池板), also known as “solar forests”, which replace power stations that use fossil fuels such as coal and gas to make electricity, thus mitigating harmful emissions (排放) of greenhouse gases.
But since they are both relatively dark, they absorb a lot of solar radiation. Some of the energy is used for photosynthesis in natural forests or to produce electricity in “solar forests”, but most returns to the atmosphere, heating it up. Then what would be the more effective land use option in terms of the climate crisis: planting a forest, or building solar panels This issue has long been debated by decision-makers around the world. Now, we may have an answer, thanks to a new study.
First, the researchers compared the impact of a forest on the climate crisis in a dry area to that of a solar farm in a similar environment. The researchers found that the albedo effect (反射效应) of both of these “forests” was similar, but that the absorption or prevention of carbon emissions was very different. It turns out that it takes 2.5 years for the heat emitted by solar farms to be balanced by the carbon emissions that are avoided, thanks to the energy they produce. In the case of a natural forest of similar size, it would take more than 100 years of photosynthesis to balance its heating effect.
The researchers also studied how the heating-cooling relationship changed in other climates and found that in more humid environments, the heating effect of planting large numbers of trees is smaller. And the break-even point is reached within 15 to 18 years.
“In dry places, building solar forests seems far more effective in addressing the climate crisis. Meanwhile, forests absorb about a third of annual carbon emissions and play a vital role in the global rain cycle, in maintaining biodiversity and in many other environmental and social contexts. Preventing them from being cut down and planting more trees in humid areas are of great significance,” explains one of the researchers in the study.
4 ．What does the underlined word “mitigating” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A ．Releasing. B ．Decreasing. C ．Generating. D ．Stabilizing.
5 ．What is the root cause of the long-running debate over the two types of forests
A ．They cause much damage to the land.
B ．They result in a serious loss of farmland.
C ．They contribute to the warming of the atmosphere.
D ．They lose energy during the absorption of solar radiation.
6 ．What did the researchers find in the study conducted in the dry environment
A ．The natural forest exhibits a stronger albedo effect.
B ．The solar forest can generate more energy in dry areas.
C ．The solar forest is superior in balancing the heating effect.
D ．The natural forest is more effective in solving the climate crisis.
7 ．What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A ．More trees should be planted in dry regions.
B ．More methods should be adopted to address the climate crisis.
C ．Fields of solar panels should be set up everywhere on the earth.
D ．Building solar panels and planting trees should be effectively combined.
C
The world’s first-ever floating farm is expected to open soon. The farm is located in Rotterdam, a port city about 50 miles away from Amsterdam.
Built near the mouth of the river Meuse, the farm consists of three levels. About 40 cows will be moved to the second level of the farm in November. The level above them will house greenhouses that grow grass and crops needed to feed the cows. Meanwhile, the bottom level will hold any necessary machines and packaging for the milk and yogurt. By December, the farm is expected to be producing more than 200 gallons of milk per day.
In addition to producing fresh milk and yogurt, the farm produces and sells fresh food that runs through a closed cycle and ends up at the customer. This causes almost no waste, bringing the reduction of food’s travel from production to consumers.
The farm is the idea of Minke van Wingerden, a partner in the development company behind the project, Beladon. In 2012, she and her husband got caught in Hurricane Sandy during a business trip to New. York City. With the storm preventing food delivery trucks from getting on the road, local people were unable to find fresh produce in stores.
The event pushed Wingerden and her partners to find a way to produce food closer to people’s locations in order to avoid losses of supplies in the future. They eventually came up with the idea of floating farms, which would make use of otherwise. unused space in. the water and meanwhile shorten the distance between stores: and farms.
After launching the Rotterdarn: project, Beladon will work on opening more floating farms. The company is designing floating chicken farms and floating vertical farming greenhouses. The company is in talks with another Dutch city for a second farm.
Wingerden and her husband also believe that new communities should be built with food access in mind. The area by the Port of Rotterdam. for example, is on track to be filled with residential space and offices-in the next several years, and Wingerden said food production should be at “the heart of that community”.
8 ．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A ．The equipment needed in the floating farm.
B ．The key role cows play in the floating farm.
C ．The structure and constitution of the floating farm.
D ．The differences among the levels of the floating farm.
9 ．What is the main advantage of the floating farm
A ．It plays a role in recycling wastes. B ．It offers custom-made foods.
C ．It acts as a shelter in a hurricane. D ．It cuts the cost of shipping.
10 ．How did Wingerden get the idea of the floating farm
A ．With the help of the scientists. B ．Through her personal experience.
C ．Getting encouraged by news. D ．By making research on technology.
11 ．What can we infer about the floating farm according to Wingerden
A ．It makes people get food more easily.
B ．It saves more residential and working space.
C ．It helps people learn about food production.
D ．It improves the attraction of new communities.
D
When I was 14, I found myself in trouble for not doing my homework, which led me to Room E for school punishment. My teacher, Mr. McDonald, placed a stick on my desk and told me, “Think of as many ways to use this stick as you can.” When I looked puzzled, he smiled and gave me a tip: “Imagine you are someone or something else — a baby, a dog, or a bird — and look at the stick again.”
That moment stuck with me. To this day, I consider it the best punishment I ever received. Mr. McDonald’s advice — “Look at the stick with different eyes” — is a great introduction to the concept of Umwelt, developed by German biologist Jakob von Uexküll.
Uexküll’s Umwelt refers to the idea that every living creature perceives the world differently, based on its biological makeup and how it interacts with its environment. There is no “one” objective world; instead, every creature experiences its own version of reality. Take bees, for example. To a human, a flower is just a beautiful object with pleasant colors and fragrances. However, for a bee, flowers are much more than that. Bees can see ultraviolet (UV) light, which humans cannot. In a bee’s world, flowers reveal intricate UV patterns that act as road signs, leading them to nectar (花蜜). This UV-rich environment helps bees find food and pollinate (授粉) flowers, ensuring both their survival and that of plants.
Similarly, humans also experience the world through their own perspectives (视角), shaped by what they care about and find meaningful. Imagine sitting through a dull presentation, barely paying attention. Suddenly, the speaker mentions a topic that directly interests you, and you become fully engaged. Uexküll’s idea teaches us that people, like bees, connect with the world in unique ways. The key takeaway for presenters is to craft their messages to appeal to different interests. By doing so, they have a better chance of reaching and engaging a diverse audience.
12 ．What advice did Mr. McDonald give to the author for using the stick
A ．Think from new angles. B ．Discuss ideas with others.
C ．Write down quick thoughts. D ．Observe the stick closely.
13 ．What mainly shapes the way bees perceive flowers
A ．The patterns on the flowers. B ．Their ability to detect UV light.
C ．The environment where they live. D ．Their experience of finding nectar.
14 ．What should presenters do to engage their audience
A ．Keep presentations short. B ．Focus on just one topic.
C ．Use fewer technical terms. D ．Adapt to different interests.
15 ．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A ．Shifting Perspectives: The Power of Seeing Differently
B ．Uexküll’s Umwelt: How Reality Defines Living Beings
C ．UV Vision and Beyond: How Bees Experience the World
D ．Learning from McDonald: A Lesson of Boosting Creativity
第二节：七选五（共 5 小题，每小题 2.5 分，共 12.5 分）
People naturally desire a native-like accent when learning English. It’s much easier said than done. Years of speaking native language condition our vocal organs to specific speech patterns, making unfamiliar English sounds particularly challenging to master. However, fluent communication doesn’t demand accent perfection. 16 Here are reasons to embrace your non-native accent.
It’s the perfect ice-breaker.
When talking to native speakers for the first time, they’ll notice your accent and often ask where you’re from.
17 This ensures you always have topics, making it easier to connect with people.
It proves you’re intelligent.
18 If you are able to hold a conversation in English, people will be impressed. Even with an imperfect accent, your ability to communicate in English will make people recognize your intelligence.
You don’t have to choose a “native” accent.
English has a wide range of accents. People from different English-speaking regions have unique accents, yet most are mutually (相互) understandable. 19
20
Globally, 978 million speak English as a second language, much more than 370 million native speakers. In other words, more English speaker don’t have a “native” accent than those that do. Wear your accent as a symbol of honour for your hard work.
In short, your accent is not a barrier to your English learning journey, but a unique identifier. Instead of struggling for a native-like accent, why not embrace your own unique accent
A ．Language diversity is a global trend.
B ．Mastering a second language is no easy achievement.
C ．Most English speakers don’t have a “native” accent.
D ．This question might make you uncomfortable at first.
E ．In fact, non-native accents can even work in your favor.
F ．Therefore, there’s no necessity to model after a particular native accent.
G ．Such curiosity may bother you sometimes, but it effectively starts conversations.
二、完形填空（共 15小题，每小题 1分，满分 15分）
When I was growing up, I wanted to be just like Great Uncle Ferdy. He loved telling 21 about himself: by running away seconds before a bomb exploded next to his tent, he 22 the life of General Montgomery; after the war, he 23 rescued two young children in the Connaught Street fire and was regarded as a hero; after he retired, he became a boxing coach and 24 a boy to become a British heavyweight champion; the queen visited him and even gave him an invitation to 25 a Buckingham Palace Garden Party.
I never 26 the question — if his stories were suitable for a ten-year-old, but I was 27 about them. I even made up my mind to 28 a person just like Great Uncle Ferdy. And why Great Uncle Ferdy just loved 29 stories and telling them. His wonderful tales were all in his 30 , which is one of the many 31 you need to be a good writer. Using the imagination has 32 helped me in my writing career. If you want to 33 , think outside the box. Take your readers to places they never knew, and introduce them to adventures they’re never likely to experience 34 .
I think Great Uncle Ferdy would have understood my opinion except — and I’m sorry to admit this — he never 35 . There’s no such person. He’s all in my imagination.
21 ．A ．jokes B ．stories C ．problems D ．lies
22 ．A ．spared B ．threatened C ．saved D ．wasted
23 ．A ．fearlessly B ．secretly C ．aimlessly D ．easily
24 ．A ．advised B ．required C ．persuaded D ．guided
25 ．A ．record B ．schedule C ．throw D ．attend
26 ．A ．ignored B ．repeated C ．considered D ．remembered
27 ．A ．anxious B ．particular C ．crazy D ．careful
28 ．A ．become B ．encounter C ．influence D ．judge
29 ．A ．making up B ．passing down C ．commenting on D ．searching for
30 ．A ．diary B ．imagination C ．dream D ．life
31 ．A ．goals B ．reasons C ．qualities D ．impressions
32 ．A ．rarely B ．temporarily C ．unexpectedly D ．certainly
33 ．A ．concentrate B ．adapt C ．achieve D ．compete
34 ．A ．in public B ．in person C ．on time D ．on purpose
35 ．A ．exists B ．fails C ．disappears D ．hesitates
三、语法填空（共 10小题，每小题 1. 5分，共 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Chinese cooking is not just about food; it is 36 art form that represents history, philosophy, and aesthetics (美学). There are three essential standards by which Chinese cooking 37 (judge), namely, colour, aroma and taste.
Chinese cuisine attaches great importance 38 nutrition. To produce delicious food with health-restoring functions, people make medicinal cuisine by mixing specially 39 (process) traditional Chinese herbs with everyday ingredients, following traditional Chinese medicine methods. Over the centuries, the Chinese have explored the world of plants, roots, herbs 40 seeds to find life-saving elements. They have discovered that many items have medicinal value. If the items are 41 (improper) cooked, their nutritive value will be destroyed. For example, ginger (姜), 42 is one of people’s favourite spices, has the effect of easing an upset stomach and is used as a method 43 (relieve) cold symptoms.
In China, people maintain that a food tonic (滋补品) is better than a medicine in strengthening one’s body. When cooking medicinal food, one has a large variety of fine materials to select from, each 44 (possess) its own unique flavour.
Chinese medicinal cuisine is gaining global 45 (recognize). And many other countries now welcome health-boosting snacks like goji berries and herbal root teas. Chinese medicinal cuisine bridges ancient herbal wisdom and contemporary global wellness practices.
四、书信写作（满分 15分）
46 ．你校将于近日举办第一届“爱鸟周”（ Bird-loving Week）活动。请你为校英语角学习专栏写一则通知。内容包括： 1.活动目的；
2.活动内容（鸟类图片展，鸟类知识讲座等）。 注意：1.词数 100 左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Notice
五、书面表达（满分 25 分）
47 ．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。
When I was in high school, I was not particularly good at sports. My friends used to joke that I was more likely to trip over my own feet than to catch a ball. Despite my lack of athletic skills, I decided to try out for the school's soccer team. I wanted to prove to myself that I could overcome my fears and insecurities.
On the day of the tryouts, I was extremely nervous. My hands were shaking and my heart was beating fast. As I stepped onto the field, I saw the other students, who were much more experienced and confident than I was. I felt like turning back, but a small voice inside me kept pushing me forward.
The coach blew the whistle and the tryouts began. I tripped a few times and missed several passes. It seemed like everyone was doing better than I was. But then, something unexpected happened. One of the players injured his ankle and had to sit out. The coach called me over and asked if I could fill in for him.
With my heart in my throat, I nodded and took my place on the field. I remembered all the times I had practiced alone in my backyard, and I decided to give it my best shot. To my surprise, I managed to make a few decent plays. I even scored a goal. The coach gave me an approving gesture and I felt a rush of confidence.
After the tryouts were over, the coach announced the names of the students who made the team. I held my breath, hoping against hope that my name would be on the list. The minutes felt like hours as I waited for the final name to be called. My heart was beating even harder now, each second dragging on.
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。
A few moments later, the coach called out my name.
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I went to thank the coach after the tryouts.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B D C B C C D C D B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A B D A E G B F C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B C A D D C C A A B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 C D C B A
36 ．an 37 ．is judged 38 ．to 39 ．processed 40 ．and 41 ．improperly 42 . which 43 ．to relieve 44 ．possessing 45 ．recognition
46 ．Notice
In order to raise the students’ awareness of wildlife protection, our school has decided to hold its first ever Bird-loving Week at the beginning of next month. Through this activity, we are
expected to pay more attention to the issue of bird protection, which is now in a rather challenging situation.
The Bird-loving Week will feature such activities as a bird-themed photography exhibition and lectures given by visiting experts, who will share with us interesting stories about migratory birds. What’s more, we will gain more knowledge about various bird species from the event.
Let’s act together to protect our feathered friends and our great homeland.
The Students’ Union
47 .
A few moments later, the coach called out my name. I was stunned for a moment before a wave of relief and joy washed over me. I had made the team! My friends were equally surprised and cheered loudly. It felt surreal, like a dream I didn’t want to wake up from. I realized that my hard work had paid off and that I had overcome a significant personal challenge. It wasn’t just
about making the team; it was about proving to myself that I could do anything I set my mind to.
I went to thank the coach after the tryouts. He smiled warmly and said, “I knew you could do it. Keep working hard and you’ll go far. ” His words meant the world to me. I promised myself that I would continue to improve and give my best effort in every practice and game. This
experience taught me the value of perseverance and self-belief. It was the beginning of a new chapter in my life, one where I no longer doubted my abilities but embraced challenges with confidence and determination.
一、阅读理解（共两节，满分 50分）
第一节（共 15小题，每小题 2. 5分，满分 37. 5分）
A
Have you ever considered building a better future for your children Let us start from here together to create a better future for them. The following are some tips for you.
Education
Going after a career in education is sometimes overlooked. Yet teaching is an important path to creating change. You will educate the young minds responsible for the future. In addition to presenting basic school subjects, you can teach them to be leaders. You can motivate them to want to make a difference themselves.
A career in education doesn’t have to mean teaching in a classroom. You can help them to learn in a way that works for them and be a friend to them as well.
Social work
As a social worker, you can directly change the lives of children in need as well advocate for services for drug abusers, family-violence survivors, mental-health patients, and more. You will provide them with the necessary resources to succeed and advise them through trauma (精神创伤), unemployment, education difficulties, addiction and poverty.
Many social workers are associated with governmental agencies, but there are also jobs in schools, nonprofit organizations and hospitals.
Child psychology
Studying child psychology may lead to a career option. Psychologists can provide support for children with mental-health problems and give them a place to be open about their feelings.
You may wish to become a school psychologist and guide children (and their parents) through the education system while dealing with mental illness or trauma. As a psychologist, you will help your patients find the source of trauma or stress and discover ways of reducing or removing the problem. You may even conduct your own research on new treatment methods.
1 ．Which educational concept does the author support
A ．Working with students’ group leaders.
B ．Encouraging students to make a change themselves.
C ．Keeping teaching children in the classroom.
D ．Teaching children according to their interests.
2 ．Who will social workers help most probably
A ．Governmental officials.
B ．Local business agents.
C ．Women suffering from family violence.
D ．Children with education difficulties.
3 ．Which career mainly deals with children with mental illness
A ．Educators. B ．School leaders.
C ．School psychologists D ．Social workers.
B
The green, natural forest absorbs carbon dioxide from the air through photo- synthesis (光合作用). There is another way of dealing with the climate crisis. That is setting up fields of dark-colored solar panels (太阳能电池板), also known as “solar forests”, which replace power stations that use fossil fuels such as coal and gas to make electricity, thus mitigating harmful emissions (排放) of greenhouse gases.
But since they are both relatively dark, they absorb a lot of solar radiation. Some of the energy is used for photosynthesis in natural forests or to produce electricity in “solar forests”, but most returns to the atmosphere, heating it up. Then what would be the more effective land use option in terms of the climate crisis: planting a forest, or building solar panels This issue has long been debated by decision-makers around the world. Now, we may have an answer, thanks to a new study.
First, the researchers compared the impact of a forest on the climate crisis in a dry area to that of a solar farm in a similar environment. The researchers found that the albedo effect (反射效应) of both of these “forests” was similar, but that the absorption or prevention of carbon emissions was very different. It turns out that it takes 2.5 years for the heat emitted by solar farms to be balanced by the carbon emissions that are avoided, thanks to the energy they produce. In the case of a natural forest of similar size, it would take more than 100 years of photosynthesis to balance its heating effect.
The researchers also studied how the heating-cooling relationship changed in other climates and found that in more humid environments, the heating effect of planting large numbers of trees is smaller. And the break-even point is reached within 15 to 18 years.
“In dry places, building solar forests seems far more effective in addressing the climate crisis. Meanwhile, forests absorb about a third of annual carbon emissions and play a vital role in the global rain cycle, in maintaining biodiversity and in many other environmental and social contexts. Preventing them from being cut down and planting more trees in humid areas are of great significance,” explains one of the researchers in the study.
4 ．What does the underlined word “mitigating” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A ．Releasing. B ．Decreasing. C ．Generating. D ．Stabilizing.
5 ．What is the root cause of the long-running debate over the two types of forests
A ．They cause much damage to the land.
B ．They result in a serious loss of farmland.
C ．They contribute to the warming of the atmosphere.
D ．They lose energy during the absorption of solar radiation.
6 ．What did the researchers find in the study conducted in the dry environment
A ．The natural forest exhibits a stronger albedo effect.
B ．The solar forest can generate more energy in dry areas.
C ．The solar forest is superior in balancing the heating effect.
D ．The natural forest is more effective in solving the climate crisis.
7 ．What can be concluded from the last paragraph
A ．More trees should be planted in dry regions.
B ．More methods should be adopted to address the climate crisis.
C ．Fields of solar panels should be set up everywhere on the earth.
D ．Building solar panels and planting trees should be effectively combined.
C
The world’s first-ever floating farm is expected to open soon. The farm is located in Rotterdam, a port city about 50 miles away from Amsterdam.
Built near the mouth of the river Meuse, the farm consists of three levels. About 40 cows will be moved to the second level of the farm in November. The level above them will house greenhouses that grow grass and crops needed to feed the cows. Meanwhile, the bottom level will hold any necessary machines and packaging for the milk and yogurt. By December, the farm is expected to be producing more than 200 gallons of milk per day.
In addition to producing fresh milk and yogurt, the farm produces and sells fresh food that runs through a closed cycle and ends up at the customer. This causes almost no waste, bringing the reduction of food’s travel from production to consumers.
The farm is the idea of Minke van Wingerden, a partner in the development company behind the project, Beladon. In 2012, she and her husband got caught in Hurricane Sandy during a business trip to New. York City. With the storm preventing food delivery trucks from getting on the road, local people were unable to find fresh produce in stores.
The event pushed Wingerden and her partners to find a way to produce food closer to people’s locations in order to avoid losses of supplies in the future. They eventually came up with the idea of floating farms, which would make use of otherwise. unused space in. the water and meanwhile shorten the distance between stores: and farms.
After launching the Rotterdarn: project, Beladon will work on opening more floating farms. The company is designing floating chicken farms and floating vertical farming greenhouses. The company is in talks with another Dutch city for a second farm.
Wingerden and her husband also believe that new communities should be built with food access in mind. The area by the Port of Rotterdam. for example, is on track to be filled with residential space and offices-in the next several years, and Wingerden said food production should be at “the heart of that community”.
8 ．What does paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A ．The equipment needed in the floating farm.
B ．The key role cows play in the floating farm.
C ．The structure and constitution of the floating farm.
D ．The differences among the levels of the floating farm.
9 ．What is the main advantage of the floating farm
A ．It plays a role in recycling wastes. B ．It offers custom-made foods.
C ．It acts as a shelter in a hurricane. D ．It cuts the cost of shipping.
10 ．How did Wingerden get the idea of the floating farm
A ．With the help of the scientists. B ．Through her personal experience.
C ．Getting encouraged by news. D ．By making research on technology.
11 ．What can we infer about the floating farm according to Wingerden
A ．It makes people get food more easily.
B ．It saves more residential and working space.
C ．It helps people learn about food production.
D ．It improves the attraction of new communities.
D
When I was 14, I found myself in trouble for not doing my homework, which led me to Room E for school punishment. My teacher, Mr. McDonald, placed a stick on my desk and told me, “Think of as many ways to use this stick as you can.” When I looked puzzled, he smiled and gave me a tip: “Imagine you are someone or something else — a baby, a dog, or a bird — and look at the stick again.”
That moment stuck with me. To this day, I consider it the best punishment I ever received. Mr. McDonald’s advice — “Look at the stick with different eyes” — is a great introduction to the concept of Umwelt, developed by German biologist Jakob von Uexküll.
Uexküll’s Umwelt refers to the idea that every living creature perceives the world differently, based on its biological makeup and how it interacts with its environment. There is no “one” objective world; instead, every creature experiences its own version of reality. Take bees, for example. To a human, a flower is just a beautiful object with pleasant colors and fragrances. However, for a bee, flowers are much more than that. Bees can see ultraviolet (UV) light, which humans cannot. In a bee’s world, flowers reveal intricate UV patterns that act as road signs, leading them to nectar (花蜜). This UV-rich environment helps bees find food and pollinate (授粉) flowers, ensuring both their survival and that of plants.
Similarly, humans also experience the world through their own perspectives (视角), shaped by what they care about and find meaningful. Imagine sitting through a dull presentation, barely paying attention. Suddenly, the speaker mentions a topic that directly interests you, and you become fully engaged. Uexküll’s idea teaches us that people, like bees, connect with the world in unique ways. The key takeaway for presenters is to craft their messages to appeal to different interests. By doing so, they have a better chance of reaching and engaging a diverse audience.
12 ．What advice did Mr. McDonald give to the author for using the stick
A ．Think from new angles. B ．Discuss ideas with others.
C ．Write down quick thoughts. D ．Observe the stick closely.
13 ．What mainly shapes the way bees perceive flowers
A ．The patterns on the flowers. B ．Their ability to detect UV light.
C ．The environment where they live. D ．Their experience of finding nectar.
14 ．What should presenters do to engage their audience
A ．Keep presentations short. B ．Focus on just one topic.
C ．Use fewer technical terms. D ．Adapt to different interests.
15 ．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A ．Shifting Perspectives: The Power of Seeing Differently
B ．Uexküll’s Umwelt: How Reality Defines Living Beings
C ．UV Vision and Beyond: How Bees Experience the World
D ．Learning from McDonald: A Lesson of Boosting Creativity
第二节：七选五（共 5 小题，每小题 2.5 分，共 12.5 分）
People naturally desire a native-like accent when learning English. It’s much easier said than done. Years of speaking native language condition our vocal organs to specific speech patterns, making unfamiliar English sounds particularly challenging to master. However, fluent communication doesn’t demand accent perfection. 16 Here are reasons to embrace your non-native accent.
It’s the perfect ice-breaker.
When talking to native speakers for the first time, they’ll notice your accent and often ask where you’re from.
17 This ensures you always have topics, making it easier to connect with people.
It proves you’re intelligent.
18 If you are able to hold a conversation in English, people will be impressed. Even with an imperfect accent, your ability to communicate in English will make people recognize your intelligence.
You don’t have to choose a “native” accent.
English has a wide range of accents. People from different English-speaking regions have unique accents, yet most are mutually (相互) understandable. 19
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Globally, 978 million speak English as a second language, much more than 370 million native speakers. In other words, more English speaker don’t have a “native” accent than those that do. Wear your accent as a symbol of honour for your hard work.
In short, your accent is not a barrier to your English learning journey, but a unique identifier. Instead of struggling for a native-like accent, why not embrace your own unique accent
A ．Language diversity is a global trend.
B ．Mastering a second language is no easy achievement.
C ．Most English speakers don’t have a “native” accent.
D ．This question might make you uncomfortable at first.
E ．In fact, non-native accents can even work in your favor.
F ．Therefore, there’s no necessity to model after a particular native accent.
G ．Such curiosity may bother you sometimes, but it effectively starts conversations.
二、完形填空（共 15小题，每小题 1分，满分 15分）
When I was growing up, I wanted to be just like Great Uncle Ferdy. He loved telling 21 about himself: by running away seconds before a bomb exploded next to his tent, he 22 the life of General Montgomery; after the war, he 23 rescued two young children in the Connaught Street fire and was regarded as a hero; after he retired, he became a boxing coach and 24 a boy to become a British heavyweight champion; the queen visited him and even gave him an invitation to 25 a Buckingham Palace Garden Party.
I never 26 the question — if his stories were suitable for a ten-year-old, but I was 27 about them. I even made up my mind to 28 a person just like Great Uncle Ferdy. And why Great Uncle Ferdy just loved 29 stories and telling them. His wonderful tales were all in his 30 , which is one of the many 31 you need to be a good writer. Using the imagination has 32 helped me in my writing career. If you want to 33 , think outside the box. Take your readers to places they never knew, and introduce them to adventures they’re never likely to experience 34 .
I think Great Uncle Ferdy would have understood my opinion except — and I’m sorry to admit this — he never 35 . There’s no such person. He’s all in my imagination.
21 ．A ．jokes B ．stories C ．problems D ．lies
22 ．A ．spared B ．threatened C ．saved D ．wasted
23 ．A ．fearlessly B ．secretly C ．aimlessly D ．easily
24 ．A ．advised B ．required C ．persuaded D ．guided
25 ．A ．record B ．schedule C ．throw D ．attend
26 ．A ．ignored B ．repeated C ．considered D ．remembered
27 ．A ．anxious B ．particular C ．crazy D ．careful
28 ．A ．become B ．encounter C ．influence D ．judge
29 ．A ．making up B ．passing down C ．commenting on D ．searching for
30 ．A ．diary B ．imagination C ．dream D ．life
31 ．A ．goals B ．reasons C ．qualities D ．impressions
32 ．A ．rarely B ．temporarily C ．unexpectedly D ．certainly
33 ．A ．concentrate B ．adapt C ．achieve D ．compete
34 ．A ．in public B ．in person C ．on time D ．on purpose
35 ．A ．exists B ．fails C ．disappears D ．hesitates
三、语法填空（共 10小题，每小题 1. 5分，共 15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式，并将答案填写在答题卡上。
Chinese cooking is not just about food; it is 36 art form that represents history, philosophy, and aesthetics (美学). There are three essential standards by which Chinese cooking 37 (judge), namely, colour, aroma and taste.
Chinese cuisine attaches great importance 38 nutrition. To produce delicious food with health-restoring functions, people make medicinal cuisine by mixing specially 39 (process) traditional Chinese herbs with everyday ingredients, following traditional Chinese medicine methods. Over the centuries, the Chinese have explored the world of plants, roots, herbs 40 seeds to find life-saving elements. They have discovered that many items have medicinal value. If the items are 41 (improper) cooked, their nutritive value will be destroyed. For example, ginger (姜), 42 is one of people’s favourite spices, has the effect of easing an upset stomach and is used as a method 43 (relieve) cold symptoms.
In China, people maintain that a food tonic (滋补品) is better than a medicine in strengthening one’s body. When cooking medicinal food, one has a large variety of fine materials to select from, each 44 (possess) its own unique flavour.
Chinese medicinal cuisine is gaining global 45 (recognize). And many other countries now welcome health-boosting snacks like goji berries and herbal root teas. Chinese medicinal cuisine bridges ancient herbal wisdom and contemporary global wellness practices.
四、书信写作（满分 15分）
46 ．你校将于近日举办第一届“爱鸟周”（ Bird-loving Week）活动。请你为校英语角学习专栏写一则通知。内容包括： 1.活动目的；
2.活动内容（鸟类图片展，鸟类知识讲座等）。 注意：1.词数 100 左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Notice
五、书面表达（满分 25 分）
47 ．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。
When I was in high school, I was not particularly good at sports. My friends used to joke that I was more likely to trip over my own feet than to catch a ball. Despite my lack of athletic skills, I decided to try out for the school's soccer team. I wanted to prove to myself that I could overcome my fears and insecurities.
On the day of the tryouts, I was extremely nervous. My hands were shaking and my heart was beating fast. As I stepped onto the field, I saw the other students, who were much more experienced and confident than I was. I felt like turning back, but a small voice inside me kept pushing me forward.
The coach blew the whistle and the tryouts began. I tripped a few times and missed several passes. It seemed like everyone was doing better than I was. But then, something unexpected happened. One of the players injured his ankle and had to sit out. The coach called me over and asked if I could fill in for him.
With my heart in my throat, I nodded and took my place on the field. I remembered all the times I had practiced alone in my backyard, and I decided to give it my best shot. To my surprise, I managed to make a few decent plays. I even scored a goal. The coach gave me an approving gesture and I felt a rush of confidence.
After the tryouts were over, the coach announced the names of the students who made the team. I held my breath, hoping against hope that my name would be on the list. The minutes felt like hours as I waited for the final name to be called. My heart was beating even harder now, each second dragging on.
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。
A few moments later, the coach called out my name.
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I went to thank the coach after the tryouts.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B D C B C C D C D B
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 A A B D A E G B F C
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B C A D D C C A A B
题号 31 32 33 34 35
答案 C D C B A
36 ．an 37 ．is judged 38 ．to 39 ．processed 40 ．and 41 ．improperly 42 . which 43 ．to relieve 44 ．possessing 45 ．recognition
46 ．Notice
In order to raise the students’ awareness of wildlife protection, our school has decided to hold its first ever Bird-loving Week at the beginning of next month. Through this activity, we are
expected to pay more attention to the issue of bird protection, which is now in a rather challenging situation.
The Bird-loving Week will feature such activities as a bird-themed photography exhibition and lectures given by visiting experts, who will share with us interesting stories about migratory birds. What’s more, we will gain more knowledge about various bird species from the event.
Let’s act together to protect our feathered friends and our great homeland.
The Students’ Union
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A few moments later, the coach called out my name. I was stunned for a moment before a wave of relief and joy washed over me. I had made the team! My friends were equally surprised and cheered loudly. It felt surreal, like a dream I didn’t want to wake up from. I realized that my hard work had paid off and that I had overcome a significant personal challenge. It wasn’t just
about making the team; it was about proving to myself that I could do anything I set my mind to.
I went to thank the coach after the tryouts. He smiled warmly and said, “I knew you could do it. Keep working hard and you’ll go far. ” His words meant the world to me. I promised myself that I would continue to improve and give my best effort in every practice and game. This
experience taught me the value of perseverance and self-belief. It was the beginning of a new chapter in my life, one where I no longer doubted my abilities but embraced challenges with confidence and determination.
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