贵州省贵阳市第二中学2024-2025学年高一下学期期末模拟考试英语试卷（含答案，含听力原文无音频）
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贵阳市第二中学2025学年高一下学期期末模拟考试英语试卷
一、第一部分，听力，第一节，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。（每小题1.5分）
1．What does the man want the woman to help with
A．Asking for leave.
B．Returning some books.
C．Calling Professor Smith.
2．What would the woman like to do in the new year
A．Master photography. B．Do volunteer work. C．Start a business.
3．Why did the man go to Manchester
A．To have a vacation.
B．To take a business trip.
C．To look after his mother.
4．What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Friends.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Employer and employee.
5．What is the woman's duty in the event
A．Making food. B．Playing in the band. C．Giving directions.
二、第一部分，听力，第二节，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。（每小题1.5分）
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why is the man being interviewed
A．He's publishing a book.
B．He's acting in a movie.
C．He's filming a TV series.
7．How did the man become successful
A．By studying at many schools.
B．By doing many different jobs.
C．By learning from a great coach.
8．What was the man's biggest challenge
A．Getting a stable job.
B．Learning not to give up.
C．Reading more books in the limited time.
9．What will the woman do next
A．Pass out some books.
B．Talk to the next guest.
C．Discuss her future plans.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What refreshed Liam's passion for The Magic Flute
A．His audience's trust.
B．His daughter's expression.
C．His manager's encouragement.
11．How does Liam sound when talking about taking on bigger roles
A．Excited. B．Modest. C．Anxious.
12．What has Jane been doing all these years
A．Studying at college.
B．Playing in a band.
C．Teaching voice and guitar.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．Why does the man like Inside Out
A．It reminds people of their childhood.
B．It explains human's feelings creatively.
C．It tells the importance of family relationships.
14．Which movie will the speakers probably watch together
A．Jurassic Park. B．Lightyear. C．Coco.
15．When was the woman probably born
A．In 1983. B．In 1993. C．In 1995.
16．What made the speakers amazed about some old movies
A．The advanced technology.
B．The creative directors.
C．The serious subjects.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
17．What does the woman probably do
A．A journalist. B．A programmer. C．A teacher.
18．What class did the woman have yesterday
A．A writing class. B．A photography class. C．A computer class.
19．Why does the woman take the photography course
A．To record her travels.
B．To help with her work.
C．To learn to use her camera.
听材料，回答问题。
20．What is Nadine Hamdy in charge of
A．Mapping out marketing strategies.
B．Teaching dogs to swim.
C．Giving a show to pet owners.
21．What do we know about Adam Kilani
A．He has a three-year-old pet dog.
B．He is from Matrouh Governorate.
C．He found pleasure in learning pet care.
22．What did Lina Kamal attach importance to
A．The benefits of hosting various events in tourist resorts.
B．The promotion of the culture of pet ownership.
C．The protection of homeless animals.
三、第二部分，阅读，第一节，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。(共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
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23．What can tourists do on the second day of their stay on Coral Island
A．Snorkeling and taking a forest hiking.
B．Snorkeling and playing beach volleyball.
C．Taking a village tour and trying windsurfing.
D．Taking a boat tour exploring around the island.
24．How much should a couple with a 10-year-old child pay for the 3-day Inland Cabin
A．$1,200. B．$1,500. C．$1,800. D．$2,400.
25．Where is this text most likely from
A．A science report. B．A travel brochure.
C．A tourism website. D．A fashion magazine.
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Fourteen-year-old Harini Logan won the Scripps National Spelling Bee last Thursday, defeating 12-year-old Vikram Raju in a tie-breaker. It's the first time the con test has ever been decided by a tie-breaking round of spelling.
A spelling bee is a contest where players take turns spelling words. Players who spell a word wrong are out of the contest. As the con test goes on, the words get more difficult. Normally, the contest ends when there's only one player left who hasn't made a mistake. Though the bee is mainly about spelling, since 2021 it has changed slightly to also focus on the meaning of the words. During parts of the contest, students were asked to choose the correct meaning of a word.
That caused trouble for Harini. She was asked about the meaning of the word "pullulation". She said the word described the nesting of birds. The con test organizers had expected the answer the "swarming of bees". Harini was removed from the contest. But soon she was back in—the judges double checked and learned that Harini's definition was also correct. One by one, the other students spelled a word wrong and got out. Finally, only Harini and Vikram were left.
The Scripps bee has been running for over 90 years. Many times it ended in a tie. As a result, the contest organizers changed the rules. They added a "spell-off" to the contest to make future ties much less likely. In the spell-off, Vikram and Harini each took turns trying to spell the words they were asked, but both made mistakes. At one point, Harini could have won by spelling the word "drimys"（a kind of plant）correctly. But she missed It.
That put the two into a super tie-breaking event, where they were each given 10 second s to correctly spell as many words as they could. In 90 seconds, Vikram had spelled 13 words correctly. Harini had 21 correct spellings, making her the new winner.
26．What does the author want to show in Paragraph 2
A．The organization of the contest.
B．The awards of the contest.
C．The rules of the contest.
D．The way to take part in the contest.
27．Why did the contest organizers change the rules
A．To attract more teenagers.
B．To avoid the result of a tie.
C．To make the contest fair.
D．To reduce unexpected mistakes.
28．What does the text mainly talk about
A．A close spelling contest was held online.
B．The Scripps Spelling Bee changed its rules.
C．Many people won spots at a national contest.
D．A Teenager wins Spelling Bee in exciting tie-breaker.
29．What type of writing is this text
A．A news report. B．A book review.
C．A research paper. D．A class presentation.
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。
After a heavy snowstorm, I ran outside excitedly to build a snowman. No matter how I rolled my snowball, it refused to grow. After resting for a while, I restarted the job. Then I noticed I had an audience—a prim-looking(古板的) couple with obvious disapproval. My face turned red as I tried to answer their unspoken question: Don't you have anything better to do
An adult playing by herself seems strange, but maybe it shouldn't. New research suggests that modern adults have ignored their play instinct (本能). Most animals stop playing as adults. However, there are a handful of animals that never stop.
One possibility is that adult play is important and beneficial, —a theory supported by a study. Researcher Camilla Cenni from the University of Lethbridge left some puzzle boxes for some monkeys to solve. To get the food inside, they had to drop a rock into the container. The monkeys that previously had dropped rocks for fun were more likely to solve the puzzle. This finding also suggests somewhere in our evolutionary history—a playful human invented stone tools. Even today, the urge to play accounts for some of humans' greatest inventions. Adult play is also about preparing for the unexpected. And biologists found its most important function is improving relationships and helping individuals get along.
Adult play promotes inclusivity, cooperation and creativity—all qualities that we humans could use. Unfortunately, social norms hold back our urge to let loose. "Generally speaking, we like to do the things that are necessary for our survival," says Peter Gray, a play researcher at Boston University," Humans took one giant step away from fun when we started planting crops. Plowing(耕) fields is hard and boring. Then we invented factories and lost sight of play."
With threats like climate change, it's easy to get into seriousness. But we should understand the value of encouraging adult play. So next time I'm caught playing, I know what to say, "I'm playing for the benefit of all humankind. You' re welcome."
30．Why did the author's face turn red
A．She was considered too old to play.
B．She had difficulty making a snowman.
C．She was ignored by a prim-looking couple.
D．She couldn't answer the couple's question.
31．What can be inferred about adult play from Paragraph 3
A．It is the natural need of humans.
B．It can contribute to useful creations.
C．It has slowed down human evolution.
D．It is particularly noticeable in animals.
32．What got humans to lose the fun of playing according to Peter Gray
A．The arrival of agriculture.
B．Modern science.
C．Climate change.
D．The need to prepare for the unexpected.
33．What's the main idea of this passage
A．The ways adults can be more playful.
B．The ways to add more play to your grown-up life.
C．The reasons why adults need to make time for playtime.
D．The differences exist between human and animals' play.
阅读理解
Portia Kapraun has always seen unwelcome ads on Twitter, usually from major brands pitching (竭力推销) her expensive jewelry or vehicles that she, as a librarian in Indiana, could not afford. Ms. Kapraun was not interested. But she soon saw the ads again. And again. And again. "These feel like low-end ads," she said. In a shaky advertising market in an uncertain economy, ads that few people want to see suddenly seem to be everywhere.
Advancements in digital advertising technology were meant to improve users' experience. People interested in shoes are intended to get ads for sneakers and boots, not repeated pitches promoting gold investments. And the technology is supposed to remove misleading or dangerous pitches. But lately, on several platforms, the opposite seems to be happening for a variety of reasons, including a slowdown in the overall digital ad market. As numerous deep-pocketed marketers have pulled back, and the softer market has led several digital platforms to lower their ad pricing, opportunities have opened up for less demanding advertisers.
Advertising experts agree that poor-quality ads appear to be increasing greatly. They point to a variety of potential causes: internal troubles at technology companies, weak content moderation (审核), and high-level advertisers seeking other choices. Then, there's the economy: A recent survey of 43 multinational companies representing more than $44 billion in advertising spending found that nearly 30 percent planned to cut back on their marketing spending last year.
Other factors are also contributing to lower advertising quality. Social media advertising, once only practiced by specialists, is now easily available to anyone. Many of them are avoiding targeted ads — placements intended to reach specific audiences, usually at a higher cost — in favor of a cheaper spray-and-pray (广撒网式的) approach online, hoping to catch the attention of gullible (容易受骗的) or bored shoppers. Major social media platforms are now like "a mall that used to be good", Corey Richardson, vice president at a multicultural ad company, says. "But now there's no longer a mall there—it's just a calendar store and a place sling beepers (传呼机). "
34．What message does the author want to deliver in Portia Kapraun's story
A．Repeated ads have a strong power of persuasion.
B．Social media users often encounter unwanted ads.
C．Major brands usually prefer social media advertising.
D．An uncertain economy leads to lower levels of consumption.
35．What can be inferred about the "less demanding advertisers" mentioned in Paragraph 2
A．They are forced to exit the digital ad market.
B．They have benefited from advertising experts.
C．They can now advertise at a more affordable price.
D．They work hard to improve their users' experience.
36．What is Corey Richardson's attitude to major social media platforms
A．Favorable. B．Hopeful C．Unclear. D．Negative.
37．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Where is social media advertising heading
B．What is shaking up the online advertising market
C．Why are you seeing so many bad digital ads now
D．How are targeted ads impacting your purchase decisions
四、第二部分，阅读，第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读七选五：
38． There is a hidden secret in the front wheel design of supermarket shopping carts—two of the four wheels are slightly tilted. This "caster" design prevents sudden turns during straight-line rolling but requires the user to continuously apply lateral pressure. Engineers have found that when the shopping cart is loaded with more than 23kg, this design can reduce side-flipping accidents by 37%.
You might not know that 39． . Inverting fresh strawberries in a breathable cardboard box can extend their shelf life by three days. Experiments have shown that the mold growth rate on the strawberry surface in contact with the container is 2.4 times faster than that on the suspended surface, which is related to the difference in the density distribution of the fruit's epidermal wax layer.
40． . The most durable key on a standard keyboard is actually the number "5," which can withstand an average of 15 million presses, while the space bar has a lifespan of only 3 million presses. This is because frequent use has prompted manufacturers to install titanium alloy supports inside the "5" key, a design that originated from a 1987 typewriter anti-jamming patent.
When heating food in a microwave, 41． . Placing a cup of water in the center can increase the uniformity of heating by 62%. This trick is based on the principle of microwave standing waves—the dielectric constant of water can effectively balance the distribution of the electromagnetic field, avoiding cold and hot spots.
42． . In fact, turning off the Wi-Fi router at night is more power-consuming. The instantaneous power during the reboot process is 18 times that of the standby state. The annual power consumption of continuous standby is equivalent to only five hours of reboot power consumption. This counterintuitive phenomenon is related to the charging and discharging characteristics of the power module's capacitors.
A. The green indicator light of the router in standby mode consumes about 1.2 kWh per year. B. Banana peels can effectively delay the ripening of other fruits. C. The numeric keypad applied backlight technology earlier than the main keyboard area. D. Inverting the storage of berries can reduce mold growth. E. Placing metal utensils in the corner can speed up the heating process. F. Pushing the shopping cart diagonally is more ergonomic. G. Placing a cup of water in the center can optimize microwave heating.
五、第三部分，语言运用，第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
My late mother was a famous artist in the Pacific Northwest. Over her many-decade career, her paintings kept changing. One 43． in her work, however, was excellent technique: If she 44． to paint a naked guy holding a guitar, that's 45． what it looked like.
Growing up, I could draw a little myself, but I never had her 46． . Once, I asked her how I could improve. I 47． her to say something like "Practice 10, 000 hours. " Instead, she told me to 48． what I wanted to draw. This 49． me because that's obviously what I thought I had been doing.
"People almost never actually look carefully at anything," she 50． , "They glance (瞥) at it and then rely on their brain to fill in the 51． —which it doesn't, leading to 52． drawing." So I tried, looking long and hard at what I wanted to draw: a tree. I found I 53． much more about its shape, colors, and shadows. I 54． each detail carefully, and it turned out to be a pretty well-drawn tree.
More than that, I loved the experience of really 55． . What my mom was telling me to do was fully enjoy the encounter of seeing something 56． and drawing it carefully. And it can be 57． to many areas of life in ways that help us become better at living.
43．A．favorite B．constant C．potential D．alternative
44．A．preferred B．pretended C．decided D．struggled
45．A．exactly B．probably C．naturally D．strangely
46．A．skill B．permission C．patience D．fame
47．A．urged B．reminded C．encouraged D．expected
48．A．determine B．picture C．observe D．introduce
49．A．delighted B．relieved C．angered D．confused
50．A．apologized B．explained C．announced D．repeated
51．A．colors B．details C．outline D．pattern
52．A．awkward B．abstract C．original D．attractive
53．A．accepted B．doubted C．mentioned D．noticed
54．A．analyzed B．remembered C．described D．drew
55．A．thinking B．sharing C．looking D．improving
56．A．deeply B．frequently C．directly D．differently
57．A．exposed B．compared C．applied D．limited
六、第三部分，语言运用，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。
Every day people throw away a lot of household garbage – paper, cans, kitchen waste, used batteries and glass 58． sorting it. There are many problems 59． (cause) by unsorted garbage. On one hand, it's 60． great waste of resources. On the other hand, the disposal of unsorted garbage can cause serious environmental pollution, 61． does harm to people's health. Now our government has realized the importance of garbage sorting. So far many activities 62． (hold) to teach people how to sort garbage 63． (proper).
People in cities, like Beijing and Shanghai, are required to sort garbage into four categories - kitchen waste, dangerous waste, 64． (recycle) waste and other waste. Also, they can get certain points for sorting their garbage. When they accumulate enough points, they can go to the community 65． (exchange) them for some gifts of daily use. However, still a lot of people in China lack the 66． (aware) of garbage sorting. Changing people's mindsets and habits will take a long time. But once one person 67． (develop) the habit of garbage sorting, more may be influenced to do the same.
七、第四部分，写作，第一节，单句填空，阅读下面句子，根据所给汉语或单词提示，填出单词的正确形式。（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
68． (ultimate), you'll have to make the decision yourself.
69． They made a (resolve) to lose all the weight gained during the Christmas holidays.
70． In addition, I can speak English so fluently that I can make myself (understand).
71． The case was dismissed in the (absent) of any definite proof.
72． In （crowd）places，such as airports and railway stations, you must take care of your luggage.
73． I do remember the title of Unit 5in our textbook is "A d world", isn't it
74．They (have) a picnic when a lovely rabbit ran to them.
75． The boy (appoint) as captain of the English team.
76．I particularly like classical Chinese l (文学), especially works from the Ming and Qing dynasties. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
77． Some people would prefer to stop the use of man-made chemicals in agriculture (完全地).
78．Hearing the news of the earthquake in his hometown, he had a strong d to return home.
79．Historically, Chinese immigrants (定居) in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
80．Researchers have ploughed through 16,000 different pieces of （古典的)，rock and jazz music.
81． The whole community were pleased with the news that a new commercial center was under （建造）and relative facilities would be provided.
82． Tom (通信) with his pen friend John regularly.
八、第四部分，写作，第二节 写作(满分25分)
83．假定你是李华，交换生Emily想参加中国日报社主办的"印象中国(My China Moments)"英文作品征集活动，来信向你咨询。请给她写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 作品类型；
2. 作品内容及创意。
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 Emily,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
答案解析部分
1．【答案】B
2．【答案】A
3．【答案】B
4．【答案】A
5．【答案】C
【答案】6．A
7．B
8．B
9．A
【答案】10．B
11．B
12．C
【答案】13．B
14．B
15．A
16．A
【答案】17．A
18．A
19．C
【答案】20．A
21．C
22．C
【答案】23．B
24．B
25．C
【答案】26．C
27．B
28．D
29．A
【答案】30．A
31．B
32．A
33．C
【答案】34．B
35．C
36．D
37．C
【答案】38．F；39．D；40．C；41．G；42．A
【答案】43．B；44．C；45．A；46．A；47．D；48．C；49．D；50．B；51．B；52．A；53．D；54．D；55．C；56．A；57．C
【答案】58．without；59．caused；60．a；61．which；62．have been held；63．properly；64．recyclable；65．to exchange；66．awareness；67．develops
68．【答案】Ultimately
69．【答案】resolution
70．【答案】understood
71．【答案】absence
72．【答案】crowded
73．【答案】delicate
74．【答案】were having
75．【答案】was appointed
76．【答案】literature
77．【答案】entirely
78．【答案】desire
79．【答案】settled
80．【答案】classic
81．【答案】construction
82．【答案】corresponds
83．【答案】Dear Emily,
I'm excited to hear that you show deep interest in the "My China Moments" event! Since you love music, I suggest you focus on Yue Opera, the unique local music art in Guangzhou.
You can visit the Yue Opera Museum here in Guangzhou and create a vlog. Show your efforts to understand the melodies of Yue Opera, maybe even try to sing a simple tune. You can also explore the traditional costumes and musical notations. Don't forget to share your personal feelings and capture the beauty of the Yue Opera performances. This way, viewers around the world will be able to appreciate the unique cultural traditions of Guangzhou along with your musical journey.
Best of luck, and I can't wait to see your creative work!
Best regards,
Li Hua
一、第一部分，听力，第一节，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。（每小题1.5分）
1．What does the man want the woman to help with
A．Asking for leave.
B．Returning some books.
C．Calling Professor Smith.
2．What would the woman like to do in the new year
A．Master photography. B．Do volunteer work. C．Start a business.
3．Why did the man go to Manchester
A．To have a vacation.
B．To take a business trip.
C．To look after his mother.
4．What's the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Friends.
B．Husband and wife.
C．Employer and employee.
5．What is the woman's duty in the event
A．Making food. B．Playing in the band. C．Giving directions.
二、第一部分，听力，第二节，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。（每小题1.5分）
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why is the man being interviewed
A．He's publishing a book.
B．He's acting in a movie.
C．He's filming a TV series.
7．How did the man become successful
A．By studying at many schools.
B．By doing many different jobs.
C．By learning from a great coach.
8．What was the man's biggest challenge
A．Getting a stable job.
B．Learning not to give up.
C．Reading more books in the limited time.
9．What will the woman do next
A．Pass out some books.
B．Talk to the next guest.
C．Discuss her future plans.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．What refreshed Liam's passion for The Magic Flute
A．His audience's trust.
B．His daughter's expression.
C．His manager's encouragement.
11．How does Liam sound when talking about taking on bigger roles
A．Excited. B．Modest. C．Anxious.
12．What has Jane been doing all these years
A．Studying at college.
B．Playing in a band.
C．Teaching voice and guitar.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．Why does the man like Inside Out
A．It reminds people of their childhood.
B．It explains human's feelings creatively.
C．It tells the importance of family relationships.
14．Which movie will the speakers probably watch together
A．Jurassic Park. B．Lightyear. C．Coco.
15．When was the woman probably born
A．In 1983. B．In 1993. C．In 1995.
16．What made the speakers amazed about some old movies
A．The advanced technology.
B．The creative directors.
C．The serious subjects.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
17．What does the woman probably do
A．A journalist. B．A programmer. C．A teacher.
18．What class did the woman have yesterday
A．A writing class. B．A photography class. C．A computer class.
19．Why does the woman take the photography course
A．To record her travels.
B．To help with her work.
C．To learn to use her camera.
听材料，回答问题。
20．What is Nadine Hamdy in charge of
A．Mapping out marketing strategies.
B．Teaching dogs to swim.
C．Giving a show to pet owners.
21．What do we know about Adam Kilani
A．He has a three-year-old pet dog.
B．He is from Matrouh Governorate.
C．He found pleasure in learning pet care.
22．What did Lina Kamal attach importance to
A．The benefits of hosting various events in tourist resorts.
B．The promotion of the culture of pet ownership.
C．The protection of homeless animals.
三、第二部分，阅读，第一节，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。(共15小题；每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
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What to Do
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23．What can tourists do on the second day of their stay on Coral Island
A．Snorkeling and taking a forest hiking.
B．Snorkeling and playing beach volleyball.
C．Taking a village tour and trying windsurfing.
D．Taking a boat tour exploring around the island.
24．How much should a couple with a 10-year-old child pay for the 3-day Inland Cabin
A．$1,200. B．$1,500. C．$1,800. D．$2,400.
25．Where is this text most likely from
A．A science report. B．A travel brochure.
C．A tourism website. D．A fashion magazine.
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
Fourteen-year-old Harini Logan won the Scripps National Spelling Bee last Thursday, defeating 12-year-old Vikram Raju in a tie-breaker. It's the first time the con test has ever been decided by a tie-breaking round of spelling.
A spelling bee is a contest where players take turns spelling words. Players who spell a word wrong are out of the contest. As the con test goes on, the words get more difficult. Normally, the contest ends when there's only one player left who hasn't made a mistake. Though the bee is mainly about spelling, since 2021 it has changed slightly to also focus on the meaning of the words. During parts of the contest, students were asked to choose the correct meaning of a word.
That caused trouble for Harini. She was asked about the meaning of the word "pullulation". She said the word described the nesting of birds. The con test organizers had expected the answer the "swarming of bees". Harini was removed from the contest. But soon she was back in—the judges double checked and learned that Harini's definition was also correct. One by one, the other students spelled a word wrong and got out. Finally, only Harini and Vikram were left.
The Scripps bee has been running for over 90 years. Many times it ended in a tie. As a result, the contest organizers changed the rules. They added a "spell-off" to the contest to make future ties much less likely. In the spell-off, Vikram and Harini each took turns trying to spell the words they were asked, but both made mistakes. At one point, Harini could have won by spelling the word "drimys"（a kind of plant）correctly. But she missed It.
That put the two into a super tie-breaking event, where they were each given 10 second s to correctly spell as many words as they could. In 90 seconds, Vikram had spelled 13 words correctly. Harini had 21 correct spellings, making her the new winner.
26．What does the author want to show in Paragraph 2
A．The organization of the contest.
B．The awards of the contest.
C．The rules of the contest.
D．The way to take part in the contest.
27．Why did the contest organizers change the rules
A．To attract more teenagers.
B．To avoid the result of a tie.
C．To make the contest fair.
D．To reduce unexpected mistakes.
28．What does the text mainly talk about
A．A close spelling contest was held online.
B．The Scripps Spelling Bee changed its rules.
C．Many people won spots at a national contest.
D．A Teenager wins Spelling Bee in exciting tie-breaker.
29．What type of writing is this text
A．A news report. B．A book review.
C．A research paper. D．A class presentation.
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。
After a heavy snowstorm, I ran outside excitedly to build a snowman. No matter how I rolled my snowball, it refused to grow. After resting for a while, I restarted the job. Then I noticed I had an audience—a prim-looking(古板的) couple with obvious disapproval. My face turned red as I tried to answer their unspoken question: Don't you have anything better to do
An adult playing by herself seems strange, but maybe it shouldn't. New research suggests that modern adults have ignored their play instinct (本能). Most animals stop playing as adults. However, there are a handful of animals that never stop.
One possibility is that adult play is important and beneficial, —a theory supported by a study. Researcher Camilla Cenni from the University of Lethbridge left some puzzle boxes for some monkeys to solve. To get the food inside, they had to drop a rock into the container. The monkeys that previously had dropped rocks for fun were more likely to solve the puzzle. This finding also suggests somewhere in our evolutionary history—a playful human invented stone tools. Even today, the urge to play accounts for some of humans' greatest inventions. Adult play is also about preparing for the unexpected. And biologists found its most important function is improving relationships and helping individuals get along.
Adult play promotes inclusivity, cooperation and creativity—all qualities that we humans could use. Unfortunately, social norms hold back our urge to let loose. "Generally speaking, we like to do the things that are necessary for our survival," says Peter Gray, a play researcher at Boston University," Humans took one giant step away from fun when we started planting crops. Plowing(耕) fields is hard and boring. Then we invented factories and lost sight of play."
With threats like climate change, it's easy to get into seriousness. But we should understand the value of encouraging adult play. So next time I'm caught playing, I know what to say, "I'm playing for the benefit of all humankind. You' re welcome."
30．Why did the author's face turn red
A．She was considered too old to play.
B．She had difficulty making a snowman.
C．She was ignored by a prim-looking couple.
D．She couldn't answer the couple's question.
31．What can be inferred about adult play from Paragraph 3
A．It is the natural need of humans.
B．It can contribute to useful creations.
C．It has slowed down human evolution.
D．It is particularly noticeable in animals.
32．What got humans to lose the fun of playing according to Peter Gray
A．The arrival of agriculture.
B．Modern science.
C．Climate change.
D．The need to prepare for the unexpected.
33．What's the main idea of this passage
A．The ways adults can be more playful.
B．The ways to add more play to your grown-up life.
C．The reasons why adults need to make time for playtime.
D．The differences exist between human and animals' play.
阅读理解
Portia Kapraun has always seen unwelcome ads on Twitter, usually from major brands pitching (竭力推销) her expensive jewelry or vehicles that she, as a librarian in Indiana, could not afford. Ms. Kapraun was not interested. But she soon saw the ads again. And again. And again. "These feel like low-end ads," she said. In a shaky advertising market in an uncertain economy, ads that few people want to see suddenly seem to be everywhere.
Advancements in digital advertising technology were meant to improve users' experience. People interested in shoes are intended to get ads for sneakers and boots, not repeated pitches promoting gold investments. And the technology is supposed to remove misleading or dangerous pitches. But lately, on several platforms, the opposite seems to be happening for a variety of reasons, including a slowdown in the overall digital ad market. As numerous deep-pocketed marketers have pulled back, and the softer market has led several digital platforms to lower their ad pricing, opportunities have opened up for less demanding advertisers.
Advertising experts agree that poor-quality ads appear to be increasing greatly. They point to a variety of potential causes: internal troubles at technology companies, weak content moderation (审核), and high-level advertisers seeking other choices. Then, there's the economy: A recent survey of 43 multinational companies representing more than $44 billion in advertising spending found that nearly 30 percent planned to cut back on their marketing spending last year.
Other factors are also contributing to lower advertising quality. Social media advertising, once only practiced by specialists, is now easily available to anyone. Many of them are avoiding targeted ads — placements intended to reach specific audiences, usually at a higher cost — in favor of a cheaper spray-and-pray (广撒网式的) approach online, hoping to catch the attention of gullible (容易受骗的) or bored shoppers. Major social media platforms are now like "a mall that used to be good", Corey Richardson, vice president at a multicultural ad company, says. "But now there's no longer a mall there—it's just a calendar store and a place sling beepers (传呼机). "
34．What message does the author want to deliver in Portia Kapraun's story
A．Repeated ads have a strong power of persuasion.
B．Social media users often encounter unwanted ads.
C．Major brands usually prefer social media advertising.
D．An uncertain economy leads to lower levels of consumption.
35．What can be inferred about the "less demanding advertisers" mentioned in Paragraph 2
A．They are forced to exit the digital ad market.
B．They have benefited from advertising experts.
C．They can now advertise at a more affordable price.
D．They work hard to improve their users' experience.
36．What is Corey Richardson's attitude to major social media platforms
A．Favorable. B．Hopeful C．Unclear. D．Negative.
37．Which of the following is a suitable title for the text
A．Where is social media advertising heading
B．What is shaking up the online advertising market
C．Why are you seeing so many bad digital ads now
D．How are targeted ads impacting your purchase decisions
四、第二部分，阅读，第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读七选五：
38． There is a hidden secret in the front wheel design of supermarket shopping carts—two of the four wheels are slightly tilted. This "caster" design prevents sudden turns during straight-line rolling but requires the user to continuously apply lateral pressure. Engineers have found that when the shopping cart is loaded with more than 23kg, this design can reduce side-flipping accidents by 37%.
You might not know that 39． . Inverting fresh strawberries in a breathable cardboard box can extend their shelf life by three days. Experiments have shown that the mold growth rate on the strawberry surface in contact with the container is 2.4 times faster than that on the suspended surface, which is related to the difference in the density distribution of the fruit's epidermal wax layer.
40． . The most durable key on a standard keyboard is actually the number "5," which can withstand an average of 15 million presses, while the space bar has a lifespan of only 3 million presses. This is because frequent use has prompted manufacturers to install titanium alloy supports inside the "5" key, a design that originated from a 1987 typewriter anti-jamming patent.
When heating food in a microwave, 41． . Placing a cup of water in the center can increase the uniformity of heating by 62%. This trick is based on the principle of microwave standing waves—the dielectric constant of water can effectively balance the distribution of the electromagnetic field, avoiding cold and hot spots.
42． . In fact, turning off the Wi-Fi router at night is more power-consuming. The instantaneous power during the reboot process is 18 times that of the standby state. The annual power consumption of continuous standby is equivalent to only five hours of reboot power consumption. This counterintuitive phenomenon is related to the charging and discharging characteristics of the power module's capacitors.
A. The green indicator light of the router in standby mode consumes about 1.2 kWh per year. B. Banana peels can effectively delay the ripening of other fruits. C. The numeric keypad applied backlight technology earlier than the main keyboard area. D. Inverting the storage of berries can reduce mold growth. E. Placing metal utensils in the corner can speed up the heating process. F. Pushing the shopping cart diagonally is more ergonomic. G. Placing a cup of water in the center can optimize microwave heating.
五、第三部分，语言运用，第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
My late mother was a famous artist in the Pacific Northwest. Over her many-decade career, her paintings kept changing. One 43． in her work, however, was excellent technique: If she 44． to paint a naked guy holding a guitar, that's 45． what it looked like.
Growing up, I could draw a little myself, but I never had her 46． . Once, I asked her how I could improve. I 47． her to say something like "Practice 10, 000 hours. " Instead, she told me to 48． what I wanted to draw. This 49． me because that's obviously what I thought I had been doing.
"People almost never actually look carefully at anything," she 50． , "They glance (瞥) at it and then rely on their brain to fill in the 51． —which it doesn't, leading to 52． drawing." So I tried, looking long and hard at what I wanted to draw: a tree. I found I 53． much more about its shape, colors, and shadows. I 54． each detail carefully, and it turned out to be a pretty well-drawn tree.
More than that, I loved the experience of really 55． . What my mom was telling me to do was fully enjoy the encounter of seeing something 56． and drawing it carefully. And it can be 57． to many areas of life in ways that help us become better at living.
43．A．favorite B．constant C．potential D．alternative
44．A．preferred B．pretended C．decided D．struggled
45．A．exactly B．probably C．naturally D．strangely
46．A．skill B．permission C．patience D．fame
47．A．urged B．reminded C．encouraged D．expected
48．A．determine B．picture C．observe D．introduce
49．A．delighted B．relieved C．angered D．confused
50．A．apologized B．explained C．announced D．repeated
51．A．colors B．details C．outline D．pattern
52．A．awkward B．abstract C．original D．attractive
53．A．accepted B．doubted C．mentioned D．noticed
54．A．analyzed B．remembered C．described D．drew
55．A．thinking B．sharing C．looking D．improving
56．A．deeply B．frequently C．directly D．differently
57．A．exposed B．compared C．applied D．limited
六、第三部分，语言运用，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。
Every day people throw away a lot of household garbage – paper, cans, kitchen waste, used batteries and glass 58． sorting it. There are many problems 59． (cause) by unsorted garbage. On one hand, it's 60． great waste of resources. On the other hand, the disposal of unsorted garbage can cause serious environmental pollution, 61． does harm to people's health. Now our government has realized the importance of garbage sorting. So far many activities 62． (hold) to teach people how to sort garbage 63． (proper).
People in cities, like Beijing and Shanghai, are required to sort garbage into four categories - kitchen waste, dangerous waste, 64． (recycle) waste and other waste. Also, they can get certain points for sorting their garbage. When they accumulate enough points, they can go to the community 65． (exchange) them for some gifts of daily use. However, still a lot of people in China lack the 66． (aware) of garbage sorting. Changing people's mindsets and habits will take a long time. But once one person 67． (develop) the habit of garbage sorting, more may be influenced to do the same.
七、第四部分，写作，第一节，单句填空，阅读下面句子，根据所给汉语或单词提示，填出单词的正确形式。（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
68． (ultimate), you'll have to make the decision yourself.
69． They made a (resolve) to lose all the weight gained during the Christmas holidays.
70． In addition, I can speak English so fluently that I can make myself (understand).
71． The case was dismissed in the (absent) of any definite proof.
72． In （crowd）places，such as airports and railway stations, you must take care of your luggage.
73． I do remember the title of Unit 5in our textbook is "A d world", isn't it
74．They (have) a picnic when a lovely rabbit ran to them.
75． The boy (appoint) as captain of the English team.
76．I particularly like classical Chinese l (文学), especially works from the Ming and Qing dynasties. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
77． Some people would prefer to stop the use of man-made chemicals in agriculture (完全地).
78．Hearing the news of the earthquake in his hometown, he had a strong d to return home.
79．Historically, Chinese immigrants (定居) in the area during the railroad construction and gold rush period. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
80．Researchers have ploughed through 16,000 different pieces of （古典的)，rock and jazz music.
81． The whole community were pleased with the news that a new commercial center was under （建造）and relative facilities would be provided.
82． Tom (通信) with his pen friend John regularly.
八、第四部分，写作，第二节 写作(满分25分)
83．假定你是李华，交换生Emily想参加中国日报社主办的"印象中国(My China Moments)"英文作品征集活动，来信向你咨询。请给她写一封回信，内容包括：
1. 作品类型；
2. 作品内容及创意。
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 Emily,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
答案解析部分
1．【答案】B
2．【答案】A
3．【答案】B
4．【答案】A
5．【答案】C
【答案】6．A
7．B
8．B
9．A
【答案】10．B
11．B
12．C
【答案】13．B
14．B
15．A
16．A
【答案】17．A
18．A
19．C
【答案】20．A
21．C
22．C
【答案】23．B
24．B
25．C
【答案】26．C
27．B
28．D
29．A
【答案】30．A
31．B
32．A
33．C
【答案】34．B
35．C
36．D
37．C
【答案】38．F；39．D；40．C；41．G；42．A
【答案】43．B；44．C；45．A；46．A；47．D；48．C；49．D；50．B；51．B；52．A；53．D；54．D；55．C；56．A；57．C
【答案】58．without；59．caused；60．a；61．which；62．have been held；63．properly；64．recyclable；65．to exchange；66．awareness；67．develops
68．【答案】Ultimately
69．【答案】resolution
70．【答案】understood
71．【答案】absence
72．【答案】crowded
73．【答案】delicate
74．【答案】were having
75．【答案】was appointed
76．【答案】literature
77．【答案】entirely
78．【答案】desire
79．【答案】settled
80．【答案】classic
81．【答案】construction
82．【答案】corresponds
83．【答案】Dear Emily,
I'm excited to hear that you show deep interest in the "My China Moments" event! Since you love music, I suggest you focus on Yue Opera, the unique local music art in Guangzhou.
You can visit the Yue Opera Museum here in Guangzhou and create a vlog. Show your efforts to understand the melodies of Yue Opera, maybe even try to sing a simple tune. You can also explore the traditional costumes and musical notations. Don't forget to share your personal feelings and capture the beauty of the Yue Opera performances. This way, viewers around the world will be able to appreciate the unique cultural traditions of Guangzhou along with your musical journey.
Best of luck, and I can't wait to see your creative work!
Best regards,
Li Hua
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