2024-2025学年第二学期期末调研考试高一英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上（答题注意事项见答题卡），在本试题卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项：
1.本考试设试题卷和答题卡两部分，所有答题必须用2B铅笔涂（选择题）或用黑色签字笔写（非选择题）在答题卡上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
2.答卷前，务必用黑色中性笔在答题卡正面清楚地填写姓名、准考证号。
3.考试时间120分钟。试卷满分150分。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is Mr. Black
A. In a club. B. In a restaurant. C. In his office.
2. Why does Brian turn down the woman’s invitation
A. He has to work overtime. B. He is going to see Lisa. C. He needs to rest.
3. What will the speakers buy
A. Coffee. B. Iced tea. C. Water.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Buy a mobile phone. B. Hold a birthday party. C. Make a handmade gift.
5. What will the woman probably do tonight
A. Go to the movies. B. Watch TV at home. C. Eat out with a friend.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Neighbors. C. Workmates.
7. What does Monica plan to do next
A. Teach at a school. B. Study law. C. Work as an editor.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What kind of food does the Golden Dragon mainly serve
A. Chinese food. B. Japanese food. C. Korean food.
9. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Where to eat tonight. B. What food to order. C. Whether to try a new dish.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Who could the woman probably be
A. An airport staff. B. A tour guide. C. A secretary.
11. When will the man arrive in London
A. At 8:00. B. At 10:00. C. At 11:50.
12. Where will the man meet Peter Cook
A. In Peter’s office. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What does the woman mainly sell in the morning
A. Sweets. B. Cigarettes. C. Sandwiches.
14. Who often comes to the shop in the daytime
A. Housewives. B. Restaurant workers. C. School teachers.
15. How long is the shop open every day
A. 6 hours. B. 11 hours. C. 12 hours.
16. How does the woman feel about running the shop
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Bored.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When did Elizabeth settle in New York
A. In 1821. B. In 1831. C. In 1857.
18. How did Elizabeth make money for her study
A. By working as a music teacher.
B. By teaching at a medical school.
C. By giving English lessons.
19. What happened to Elizabeth in 1849
A. She returned to Philadelphia.
B. She was accepted by a doctor.
C. She graduated from medical school.
20. What was one of Elizabeth’s contributions
A. She fought hard for women’s rights.
B. She helped train many women doctors.
C. She set up the first hospital in the world.
第二部分 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）
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，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
A
Some China Podcasts (播客) to Listen to
Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer to China, there’s always more to learn about this awesome country. To help in your never-ending thirst for knowledge, we’ve rounded up some most entertaining China-focused podcasts that hit on everything from history to business.
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily is a technology podcast about China’s innovations. Its co-hosted by Rui Ma and Ying Lu, who are both seasoned China-watchers with years of experience working in the technology space in the country. They share and discuss the most important tech news from China every week.
The China History Podcast
Started in 2010, Laszlo Montgomery presents topics that cover 5, 000 years of Chinese history and culture. The show has a lot of unknown and interesting history lessons that help provide more color as to why China is the way it is. Topics like the history of Tang poetry, or the Hokkien people are analyzed and explored.
China Untold
The China Untold podcast is a program that aims to introduce listeners to lesser-known stories from the Middle Kingdom. From urban tales and extinct religions to China’s role in the exploration of space, this podcast hosted by Matt Bossons, is your essential guide to the unusual and wonderful aspects of the world’s most highly populated nation.
The Wasai Show
The Wasai Show is hosted by Ne to Trevino from Mexico and Alice He who is a local Chinese. In each episode, stories are collected from listeners about a topic and shared in a funny way by both comedians. The first half of the show is presented in English, followed by a Chinese section.
1. Who are the podcasts intended for
A. Foreigners in China. B. Chinese historians.
C. Technology enthusiasts. D. Podcast hosts in China.
2. Which podcast may talk about ancient poems
A. Tech Buzz China by Pan daily B. The China History Podcast
C. China Untold D. The Wasai Show
3. What do we know about The Wasai Show according to the text
A. It is a talk show about local Chinese life.
B. It has a single host discussing various topics.
C. It features two hosts sharing stories from listeners.
D. It includes interviews with experts on Chinese culture.
B
Marie Van Brittan Brown, an African American nurse living in Jamaica, Queens in the 1960s, was working in shifts, as was her husband, Albert, an electronics technician. When she arrived home late, she sometimes felt afraid. Serious crimes in Queens jumped nearly 32 percent from 1960 to 1965, and police were slow to respond to emergency calls. Marie wanted to feel safer at home.
With the help of her husband, Marie imagined a device that could be attached to the front door. It would offer four small holes, and through these, a video camera on the inside could view visitors of different heights as the host turned the camera up and down. The camera was connected to a television monitor inside. A microphone on the outside of the door and a speaker inside allowed the host to interrogate a visitor, while an alarm could inform police via radio.
Closed-circuit television (CCTV), invented during World War II for military use, was not widespread in the 1960s, and the Browns proposed using the technology to create the first modern home security system. They filed a patent for their device in 1966, citing(提及) Marie as the lead inventor. It was approved three years later. “The equipment is not in production,” The New York Times reported, “but the Browns hope to interest manufacturers and home builders.” That never happened. “The cost of installing(安装) it widely would be pretty high,” says Robert McCrie, an emergency management expert at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan.
Marie’s invention, though it didn’t benefit them financially, would earn the Browns a measure of recognition in the technology world: The predecessor(前身) of today’s home security systems, it has been cited(引用) in 35 U.S. patents.
4. What can be learned about Marie
A. She lived in a dangerous neighborhood. B. She worked as an electronics technician.
C. She went home with her husband every day. D. She was afraid of making an emergency call.
5. What does the underlined word “interrogate” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Attract. B. Frighten. C. Welcome. D. Question.
6. What was the problem with the Browns’ system
A. It was considered to be a silly invention. B. It was thought little of by the then police.
C. It was too expensive to be mass-produced. D. It was illegal to be used by ordinary people.
7. What can we say about Marie and her husband
A. They contributed a lot to CCTV. B. They were generous and responsible.
C. They helped reduce crime in the 1960s. D. They were intelligent and worthy of respect.
C
With humans encroaching (侵入) more and more on wildlife habitats, animals are finding that the best way to survive isn’t to pack up and move — it’s to adapt to the night life. A variety of previously daytime animals such as foxes, deer and boars have become active at night to avoid human activity out of fear. But this nighttime switch comes with its own risks.
Researchers looked at how 62 species of animals on six continents changed their behavior in response to human activities such as hunting, farming, and development. The studies employed various technologies to follow the animals, from GPS trackers to motion-activated cameras.
Once night falls, the animals surveyed became far more active than they were before humans arrived, hunting and looking for food in the dark. For example, animals that used to split their activity evenly between day and night typically increased their nighttime activity to 68%.
The team also found the animals responded similarly to these human encroachments, regardless of whether human activity directly affected them. So, a deer might become more active at night simply because it sees humans hiking nearby, not because it’s being hunted.
The researchers believe these nighttime behaviors not only allow humans and animals to coexist more peacefully, they may be able to give us hints as to how to plan conservation efforts accordingly, such as limiting human activity during times when a specific species is more active. But moving to the nightlife could also have downsides for these animals. A nighttime lifestyle can reduce an animal’s ability to hunt and find food successfully and can even affect its ability to find a mate. Switching to a nighttime lifestyle can affect natural patterns of life even if these animals are doing so to reduce their interaction with humans. So, just because animals are becoming more active at night doesn’t mean they’ve escaped the influence of humans.
8. Why are animals becoming more active at night
A. It is easier to find food at night. B. It is easier to escape being hunted.
C. They have got used to nightlife. D. They can be less affected by human.
9. How did researchers collect data in the study
A. By training animals to respond to human activities.
B. By calculating the economic costs of human activities.
C. By comparing animal behaviors in different continents.
D. By applying tracking technologies like GPS and cameras.
10. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph
A. Deer can get used to nightlife easily. B. Animals should stay away from humans.
C. Any human encroachment can affect animals. D. Animals can be affected only when being hunted.
11. What is the passage mainly about
A. The benefits and risks of animals’ nightlife style.
B. Animals should be well protected before it is too late.
C. Animals move to nightlife due to human encroachments.
D. Animals have their own ways to get used to life changes.
D
Learning a new language is like you’re going through the jungle with a knife and creating a path. When you learn two languages at once, you’re cutting your way through the jungle to create two paths, which requires twice the discipline (自律), time and motivation.
But it is possible. A 2020 study published in the International Journal of Multilingualism found that Chinese students learning English and Russian at the same time achieved similar mastery in English compared to a control group that just studied English. This is likely because they have already made enormous efforts. A 2017 study suggests that bilinguals (双语者) can learn new languages faster than single-language learners.
The biggest challenge of learning two languages at the same time is finding enough time and opportunities to study them. But to know just how many efforts and resources to put into it, you’ll need to decide what you want to achieve with the languages you’re planning to adopt. Becoming professor-level fluent in Polish is going to take a really long time, but if you want to be able to have conversations while you’re traveling, that won’t take as much time.
To help you distribute (分配) your time and energy more effectively, and get a better idea of what your study plan will look like, it’s important to understand how difficult a particular language is for a native English speaker. While it can take up to 2,200 hours to learn languages like Arabic and Mandarin, if you grew up speaking English, it’ll be easier for you to pick up Czech and German, for example. The easiest languages for native English speakers to learn include Spanish French, and Portuguese, which require between 600 and 750 hours of class to achieve professional mastery.
If it feels too discouraging to go full speed ahead on both languages right away, it might be easier to understand basic grammar and vocabulary for one language before adding another one to the mix.
12. Why can bilingual learners do as well as single-language learners
A. Bilingual learners are cleverer.
B. Bilingual learners work harder.
C. Bilingual learners are more interested in languages.
D. Bilingual learners have a better learning environment.
13. What determines the time it takes to learn foreign languages
A. The occasions of using the languages.
B. The steps to learn the languages.
C. The professors teaching the languages.
D. The purpose of learning the languages.
14. Which language is hardest for native English speakers according to the text
A. French. B. German. C. Mandarin. D. Portuguese.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Learning Two Languages at Once B. Ways of Leaning a New Language
C Language Talent of Chinese Students D. Difficulty in Learning Language
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
One of the most common mistakes in communication is trying to do too much. ____16____ There’s no value in delivering any kind of communication, whether written, spoken, formal, or informal, if the message doesn’t come across clearly. Being clear and brief — while maintaining interest and including everything your listeners need to know — is a high-level communication skill.
Here are some tips worth following in order to communicate more effectively.
Keep your audience in mind.
Your audience will naturally be more interested and engaged when you tailor your communications to their interests. ____17____ This will engage their desire to understand and interact with the information.
Don’t use ten words when one will do.
Even the most engaged and committed audience will eventually get bored. Keeping your message simple and clear will make it easier for people to understand. ____18____ However, they’re hearing it for the first time. Keep it simple.
____19____
If you’ve ever worked as an instructor, manager, trainer or coach, you’ll know that there are few better ways to learn new information than to teach it. Ask the audience to contribute their ideas or to take a role in explaining new concepts and policies to others. Allow them to lead discussions and meetings to develop their communication skills.
Consider the best method to deliver your message.
If the information you’re communicating isn’t urgent consider sending an email. Written communication will give your audience more time to review it, think it over, and follow up with questions. ____20____
Building effective communication skills takes time, but the effects are worth the effort.
A. Be patient.
B. Get the audience involved.
C. The best messages are often simple.
D. Speak directly to what matters to them.
E. You may be surprised by what your listeners offer.
F. It will also give them a handy record to refer back to.
G. As the speaker, you already know what you’re going to say.
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park, which was a seaside area in Karachi. There, I would always see the same elderly lady ___21___ the pigeons (鸽子). The birds, usually around 10 to 15 in ___22___, would gather around her before she even had a ___23___ to take the bag of rice out from her handbag. It was the same each day, part of her ___24___.
I found that ___25___ her perform this ordinary task with such ___26___ was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening, the lady arrived at her ___27___ spot to feed the birds. But, as she ___28___ the bench (长凳) to sit down, her necklace (项链) fell to the ground.
I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set. Noticing that, I ___29___ to get it back for her. ____30____, before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the ____31____ picked up the necklace, ____32____ to the bench, and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t ____33____ my eyes. The old lady, also ____34____, began laughing quietly to herself. I was ____35____ with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
21. A. feeding B. pursuing C. training D. collecting
22. A. age B. size C. weight D. number
23. A. wish B. chance C. plan D. reason
24. A. job B. project C. routine D. dream
25. A. watching B. helping C. making D. hearing
26. A. confidence B. enthusiasm C. flexibility D. precision
27. A. original B. parking C. hiding D. usual
28. A. repaired B. approached C. shared D. supported
29. A. slipped in B. ran away C. got up D. turned around
30. A. However B. Afterwards C. Gradually D. Fortunately
31. A. sea B. tree C. pair D. group
32. A. walked B. stuck C. pointed D. flew
33. A. lift B. cover C. believe D. close
34. A. satisfied B. surprised C. annoyed D. frightened
35. A. caught B. hit C. left D. met
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分）
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。
Last vacation, my family and I traveled to Europe. It was ___36___ unforgettable experience that I will remember forever. We visited several countries, each with its unique culture and historical sites. In Paris, we climbed the Eiffel Tower ___37___ admired the breathtaking view of the city.
One of the most exciting parts of our trip was visiting the Louvre Museum. There, I saw the Mona Lisa with my own eyes, ___38___ (feel) a sense of wonder. We also tried various local cuisines, some of ___39___ were quite delicious. My favorite was the Italian pizza, which had a perfect balance of flavors.
During our stay, we communicated with locals using our ___40___ (limit) French. Although we made some mistakes, they were always ___41___ (patience) and understanding. The locals' kindness and willingness to help us explore their beautiful city were ___42___ (true) heartwarming. We often used hand gestures and a few key French phrases we had learned before the trip.
On our last day, we ___43___ (take) a boat tour along the Seine River. It was so beautiful that I couldn't help but take photos ___44___ (document) the memorable moments in our life. Before leaving, we bought some souvenirs to remind us of our amazing journey. Now, whenever I look at them, I am filled with plenty of happy ____45____ (memory).
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是学生会主席李华，你校将成立了一个古诗词社团（ancient poetry association），现要招募成员，请你以学生会的名义写一则通知。内容包括：
1．社团成立目的；
2．社团活动介绍；
3．鼓励大家参加。
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。
Notice
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The Student Union
第二节（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。
My parents ran a small grocery store near my house in San Francisco. They always kept a big box by the entrance where people could donate cans of soup and stuff to our local food bank.
“For some reason, our food-donation box just isn’t filling up lately, ”said my dad. “Maybe it’s time to think of a way to remind folks about the food bank, ” replied my mom. We talked about having fireworks, but Mom smilingly said it was a little outside our budget. Dad suggested a talent show because it was fun and people could pay for tickets with food donations. We all gladly agreed.
Word for the talent show got out. While my parents posted information online about the event, we kids made some signs. My friend Mareya came over to help out. “I’d like to do an act in the show, but I don’t know what to do, ” I told Mareya. “Well, since the food-bank thing is about sharing, ” said Mareya, “Why not write a song about that ” I told Mareya that writing a song was not a problem. But I’d be too nervous to sing it. Plus, I didn’t think I was good enough! She shrugged. “What if we sang it together ”
Since Mareya had the world’s prettiest voice and also happened to play the guitar, I agreed. The act would be a huge success. You wouldn’t believe how many people came by the store over the next week to sign up to perform: dancers, Hula-Hoopers, banjo players, comedians, poets, and a boy who did tricks with his adorable poodles Salt and Pepper!
Mareya and I practiced and practiced, and I was feeling pretty good about our act. But on the morning of the performance, Mareya called with bad news. She had a serious stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 开头已给出。
Para l: “There’s no way I’m going on without you, ” I told her.
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Para2: Once I was off the stage, ashamed, my mom wrapped me in a big hug.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024-2025学年第二学期期末调研考试高一英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，考生作答时，将答案答在答题卡上（答题注意事项见答题卡），在本试题卷上作答无效。考试结束后，将本试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
注意事项：
1.本考试设试题卷和答题卡两部分，所有答题必须用2B铅笔涂（选择题）或用黑色签字笔写（非选择题）在答题卡上，做在试卷上一律不得分。
2.答卷前，务必用黑色中性笔在答题卡正面清楚地填写姓名、准考证号。
3.考试时间120分钟。试卷满分150分。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where is Mr. Black
A. In a club. B. In a restaurant. C. In his office.
2. Why does Brian turn down the woman’s invitation
A. He has to work overtime. B. He is going to see Lisa. C. He needs to rest.
3. What will the speakers buy
A. Coffee. B. Iced tea. C. Water.
4. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Buy a mobile phone. B. Hold a birthday party. C. Make a handmade gift.
5. What will the woman probably do tonight
A. Go to the movies. B. Watch TV at home. C. Eat out with a friend.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Neighbors. C. Workmates.
7. What does Monica plan to do next
A. Teach at a school. B. Study law. C. Work as an editor.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。
8. What kind of food does the Golden Dragon mainly serve
A. Chinese food. B. Japanese food. C. Korean food.
9. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Where to eat tonight. B. What food to order. C. Whether to try a new dish.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。
10. Who could the woman probably be
A. An airport staff. B. A tour guide. C. A secretary.
11. When will the man arrive in London
A. At 8:00. B. At 10:00. C. At 11:50.
12. Where will the man meet Peter Cook
A. In Peter’s office. B. In a restaurant. C. In a hotel.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。
13. What does the woman mainly sell in the morning
A. Sweets. B. Cigarettes. C. Sandwiches.
14. Who often comes to the shop in the daytime
A. Housewives. B. Restaurant workers. C. School teachers.
15. How long is the shop open every day
A. 6 hours. B. 11 hours. C. 12 hours.
16. How does the woman feel about running the shop
A. Excited. B. Tired. C. Bored.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. When did Elizabeth settle in New York
A. In 1821. B. In 1831. C. In 1857.
18. How did Elizabeth make money for her study
A. By working as a music teacher.
B. By teaching at a medical school.
C. By giving English lessons.
19. What happened to Elizabeth in 1849
A. She returned to Philadelphia.
B. She was accepted by a doctor.
C. She graduated from medical school.
20. What was one of Elizabeth’s contributions
A. She fought hard for women’s rights.
B. She helped train many women doctors.
C. She set up the first hospital in the world.
第二部分 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）
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，并在答题卷上将该项涂黑。
A
Some China Podcasts (播客) to Listen to
Whether you’re an old-timer or a newcomer to China, there’s always more to learn about this awesome country. To help in your never-ending thirst for knowledge, we’ve rounded up some most entertaining China-focused podcasts that hit on everything from history to business.
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily
Tech Buzz China by Pandaily is a technology podcast about China’s innovations. Its co-hosted by Rui Ma and Ying Lu, who are both seasoned China-watchers with years of experience working in the technology space in the country. They share and discuss the most important tech news from China every week.
The China History Podcast
Started in 2010, Laszlo Montgomery presents topics that cover 5, 000 years of Chinese history and culture. The show has a lot of unknown and interesting history lessons that help provide more color as to why China is the way it is. Topics like the history of Tang poetry, or the Hokkien people are analyzed and explored.
China Untold
The China Untold podcast is a program that aims to introduce listeners to lesser-known stories from the Middle Kingdom. From urban tales and extinct religions to China’s role in the exploration of space, this podcast hosted by Matt Bossons, is your essential guide to the unusual and wonderful aspects of the world’s most highly populated nation.
The Wasai Show
The Wasai Show is hosted by Ne to Trevino from Mexico and Alice He who is a local Chinese. In each episode, stories are collected from listeners about a topic and shared in a funny way by both comedians. The first half of the show is presented in English, followed by a Chinese section.
1. Who are the podcasts intended for
A. Foreigners in China. B. Chinese historians.
C. Technology enthusiasts. D. Podcast hosts in China.
2. Which podcast may talk about ancient poems
A. Tech Buzz China by Pan daily B. The China History Podcast
C. China Untold D. The Wasai Show
3. What do we know about The Wasai Show according to the text
A. It is a talk show about local Chinese life.
B. It has a single host discussing various topics.
C. It features two hosts sharing stories from listeners.
D. It includes interviews with experts on Chinese culture.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. C
B
Marie Van Brittan Brown, an African American nurse living in Jamaica, Queens in the 1960s, was working in shifts, as was her husband, Albert, an electronics technician. When she arrived home late, she sometimes felt afraid. Serious crimes in Queens jumped nearly 32 percent from 1960 to 1965, and police were slow to respond to emergency calls. Marie wanted to feel safer at home.
With the help of her husband, Marie imagined a device that could be attached to the front door. It would offer four small holes, and through these, a video camera on the inside could view visitors of different heights as the host turned the camera up and down. The camera was connected to a television monitor inside. A microphone on the outside of the door and a speaker inside allowed the host to interrogate a visitor, while an alarm could inform police via radio.
Closed-circuit television (CCTV), invented during World War II for military use, was not widespread in the 1960s, and the Browns proposed using the technology to create the first modern home security system. They filed a patent for their device in 1966, citing(提及) Marie as the lead inventor. It was approved three years later. “The equipment is not in production,” The New York Times reported, “but the Browns hope to interest manufacturers and home builders.” That never happened. “The cost of installing(安装) it widely would be pretty high,” says Robert McCrie, an emergency management expert at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in Manhattan.
Marie’s invention, though it didn’t benefit them financially, would earn the Browns a measure of recognition in the technology world: The predecessor(前身) of today’s home security systems, it has been cited(引用) in 35 U.S. patents.
4. What can be learned about Marie
A. She lived in a dangerous neighborhood. B. She worked as an electronics technician.
C. She went home with her husband every day. D. She was afraid of making an emergency call.
5. What does the underlined word “interrogate” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Attract. B. Frighten. C. Welcome. D. Question.
6. What was the problem with the Browns’ system
A. It was considered to be a silly invention. B. It was thought little of by the then police.
C. It was too expensive to be mass-produced. D. It was illegal to be used by ordinary people.
7. What can we say about Marie and her husband
A. They contributed a lot to CCTV. B. They were generous and responsible.
C. They helped reduce crime in the 1960s. D. They were intelligent and worthy of respect.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. D
C
With humans encroaching (侵入) more and more on wildlife habitats, animals are finding that the best way to survive isn’t to pack up and move — it’s to adapt to the night life. A variety of previously daytime animals such as foxes, deer and boars have become active at night to avoid human activity out of fear. But this nighttime switch comes with its own risks.
Researchers looked at how 62 species of animals on six continents changed their behavior in response to human activities such as hunting, farming, and development. The studies employed various technologies to follow the animals, from GPS trackers to motion-activated cameras.
Once night falls, the animals surveyed became far more active than they were before humans arrived, hunting and looking for food in the dark. For example, animals that used to split their activity evenly between day and night typically increased their nighttime activity to 68%.
The team also found the animals responded similarly to these human encroachments, regardless of whether human activity directly affected them. So, a deer might become more active at night simply because it sees humans hiking nearby, not because it’s being hunted.
The researchers believe these nighttime behaviors not only allow humans and animals to coexist more peacefully, they may be able to give us hints as to how to plan conservation efforts accordingly, such as limiting human activity during times when a specific species is more active. But moving to the nightlife could also have downsides for these animals. A nighttime lifestyle can reduce an animal’s ability to hunt and find food successfully and can even affect its ability to find a mate. Switching to a nighttime lifestyle can affect natural patterns of life even if these animals are doing so to reduce their interaction with humans. So, just because animals are becoming more active at night doesn’t mean they’ve escaped the influence of humans.
8. Why are animals becoming more active at night
A. It is easier to find food at night. B. It is easier to escape being hunted.
C. They have got used to nightlife. D. They can be less affected by human.
9. How did researchers collect data in the study
A. By training animals to respond to human activities.
B. By calculating the economic costs of human activities.
C. By comparing animal behaviors in different continents.
D. By applying tracking technologies like GPS and cameras.
10. What can we infer from the fourth paragraph
A. Deer can get used to nightlife easily. B. Animals should stay away from humans.
C. Any human encroachment can affect animals. D. Animals can be affected only when being hunted.
11. What is the passage mainly about
A. The benefits and risks of animals’ nightlife style.
B. Animals should be well protected before it is too late.
C. Animals move to nightlife due to human encroachments.
D. Animals have their own ways to get used to life changes.
【答案】8. D 9. D 10. C 11. C
D
Learning a new language is like you’re going through the jungle with a knife and creating a path. When you learn two languages at once, you’re cutting your way through the jungle to create two paths, which requires twice the discipline (自律), time and motivation.
But it is possible. A 2020 study published in the International Journal of Multilingualism found that Chinese students learning English and Russian at the same time achieved similar mastery in English compared to a control group that just studied English. This is likely because they have already made enormous efforts. A 2017 study suggests that bilinguals (双语者) can learn new languages faster than single-language learners.
The biggest challenge of learning two languages at the same time is finding enough time and opportunities to study them. But to know just how many efforts and resources to put into it, you’ll need to decide what you want to achieve with the languages you’re planning to adopt. Becoming professor-level fluent in Polish is going to take a really long time, but if you want to be able to have conversations while you’re traveling, that won’t take as much time.
To help you distribute (分配) your time and energy more effectively, and get a better idea of what your study plan will look like, it’s important to understand how difficult a particular language is for a native English speaker. While it can take up to 2,200 hours to learn languages like Arabic and Mandarin, if you grew up speaking English, it’ll be easier for you to pick up Czech and German, for example. The easiest languages for native English speakers to learn include Spanish French, and Portuguese, which require between 600 and 750 hours of class to achieve professional mastery.
If it feels too discouraging to go full speed ahead on both languages right away, it might be easier to understand basic grammar and vocabulary for one language before adding another one to the mix.
12. Why can bilingual learners do as well as single-language learners
A. Bilingual learners are cleverer.
B. Bilingual learners work harder.
C. Bilingual learners are more interested in languages.
D. Bilingual learners have a better learning environment.
13. What determines the time it takes to learn foreign languages
A. The occasions of using the languages.
B. The steps to learn the languages.
C. The professors teaching the languages.
D. The purpose of learning the languages.
14. Which language is hardest for native English speakers according to the text
A. French. B. German. C. Mandarin. D. Portuguese.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Learning Two Languages at Once B. Ways of Leaning a New Language
C Language Talent of Chinese Students D. Difficulty in Learning Language
【答案】12. B 13. D 14. C 15. A
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
One of the most common mistakes in communication is trying to do too much. ____16____ There’s no value in delivering any kind of communication, whether written, spoken, formal, or informal, if the message doesn’t come across clearly. Being clear and brief — while maintaining interest and including everything your listeners need to know — is a high-level communication skill.
Here are some tips worth following in order to communicate more effectively.
Keep your audience in mind.
Your audience will naturally be more interested and engaged when you tailor your communications to their interests. ____17____ This will engage their desire to understand and interact with the information.
Don’t use ten words when one will do.
Even the most engaged and committed audience will eventually get bored. Keeping your message simple and clear will make it easier for people to understand. ____18____ However, they’re hearing it for the first time. Keep it simple.
____19____
If you’ve ever worked as an instructor, manager, trainer or coach, you’ll know that there are few better ways to learn new information than to teach it. Ask the audience to contribute their ideas or to take a role in explaining new concepts and policies to others. Allow them to lead discussions and meetings to develop their communication skills.
Consider the best method to deliver your message.
If the information you’re communicating isn’t urgent consider sending an email. Written communication will give your audience more time to review it, think it over, and follow up with questions. ____20____
Building effective communication skills takes time, but the effects are worth the effort.
A. Be patient.
B. Get the audience involved.
C. The best messages are often simple.
D. Speak directly to what matters to them.
E. You may be surprised by what your listeners offer.
F. It will also give them a handy record to refer back to.
G. As the speaker, you already know what you’re going to say.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. G 19. B 20. F
第三部分 语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I liked to go and watch the sunset at my local park, which was a seaside area in Karachi. There, I would always see the same elderly lady ___21___ the pigeons (鸽子). The birds, usually around 10 to 15 in ___22___, would gather around her before she even had a ___23___ to take the bag of rice out from her handbag. It was the same each day, part of her ___24___.
I found that ___25___ her perform this ordinary task with such ___26___ was both calming and beautiful.
On this particular evening, the lady arrived at her ___27___ spot to feed the birds. But, as she ___28___ the bench (长凳) to sit down, her necklace (项链) fell to the ground.
I was sitting on the grass nearby waiting for the sun to set. Noticing that, I ___29___ to get it back for her. ____30____, before I reached it, one of the pigeons from the ____31____ picked up the necklace, ____32____ to the bench, and dropped it on her lap.
I couldn’t ____33____ my eyes. The old lady, also ____34____, began laughing quietly to herself. I was ____35____ with a huge smile on my face and happily went back to watching the sunset.
21. A. feeding B. pursuing C. training D. collecting
22. A. age B. size C. weight D. number
23. A. wish B. chance C. plan D. reason
24. A. job B. project C. routine D. dream
25. A. watching B. helping C. making D. hearing
26. A. confidence B. enthusiasm C. flexibility D. precision
27. A. original B. parking C. hiding D. usual
28. A. repaired B. approached C. shared D. supported
29. A. slipped in B. ran away C. got up D. turned around
30. A. However B. Afterwards C. Gradually D. Fortunately
31. A. sea B. tree C. pair D. group
32. A. walked B. stuck C. pointed D. flew
33. A. lift B. cover C. believe D. close
34. A. satisfied B. surprised C. annoyed D. frightened
35. A. caught B. hit C. left D. met
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. C
第Ⅱ卷（非选择题，共55分）
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。
Last vacation, my family and I traveled to Europe. It was ___36___ unforgettable experience that I will remember forever. We visited several countries, each with its unique culture and historical sites. In Paris, we climbed the Eiffel Tower ___37___ admired the breathtaking view of the city.
One of the most exciting parts of our trip was visiting the Louvre Museum. There, I saw the Mona Lisa with my own eyes, ___38___ (feel) a sense of wonder. We also tried various local cuisines, some of ___39___ were quite delicious. My favorite was the Italian pizza, which had a perfect balance of flavors.
During our stay, we communicated with locals using our ___40___ (limit) French. Although we made some mistakes, they were always ___41___ (patience) and understanding. The locals' kindness and willingness to help us explore their beautiful city were ___42___ (true) heartwarming. We often used hand gestures and a few key French phrases we had learned before the trip.
On our last day, we ___43___ (take) a boat tour along the Seine River. It was so beautiful that I couldn't help but take photos ___44___ (document) the memorable moments in our life. Before leaving, we bought some souvenirs to remind us of our amazing journey. Now, whenever I look at them, I am filled with plenty of happy ____45____ (memory).
【答案】36. an 37. and
38. feeling
39. which 40. limited
41. patient
42. truly 43. took
44. to document
45. memories
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是学生会主席李华，你校将成立了一个古诗词社团（ancient poetry association），现要招募成员，请你以学生会的名义写一则通知。内容包括：
1．社团成立目的；
2．社团活动介绍；
3．鼓励大家参加。
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。
Notice
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The Student Union
【答案】 Notice
An ancient poetry association whose aim is to improve our comprehensive quality and spread traditional Chinese culture through appreciating excellent Tang poems and Song lyrics will be set up.
A variety of activities will be held, such as lectures on poetry appreciation, competitions on poetry reading and reciting, exhibitions on calligraphy and paintings. What’s more, in order to add interest, we will regularly organize activities to watch movies about literary figures during the Tang and Song dynasties.
If you have a passion for the ancient poetry, please join us and enjoy the charm of ancient poetry together with us! Let’s read ancient poetry and enjoy modern life!
The Student Union
第二节（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。
My parents ran a small grocery store near my house in San Francisco. They always kept a big box by the entrance where people could donate cans of soup and stuff to our local food bank.
“For some reason, our food-donation box just isn’t filling up lately, ”said my dad. “Maybe it’s time to think of a way to remind folks about the food bank, ” replied my mom. We talked about having fireworks, but Mom smilingly said it was a little outside our budget. Dad suggested a talent show because it was fun and people could pay for tickets with food donations. We all gladly agreed.
Word for the talent show got out. While my parents posted information online about the event, we kids made some signs. My friend Mareya came over to help out. “I’d like to do an act in the show, but I don’t know what to do, ” I told Mareya. “Well, since the food-bank thing is about sharing, ” said Mareya, “Why not write a song about that ” I told Mareya that writing a song was not a problem. But I’d be too nervous to sing it. Plus, I didn’t think I was good enough! She shrugged. “What if we sang it together ”
Since Mareya had the world’s prettiest voice and also happened to play the guitar, I agreed. The act would be a huge success. You wouldn’t believe how many people came by the store over the next week to sign up to perform: dancers, Hula-Hoopers, banjo players, comedians, poets, and a boy who did tricks with his adorable poodles Salt and Pepper!
Mareya and I practiced and practiced, and I was feeling pretty good about our act. But on the morning of the performance, Mareya called with bad news. She had a serious stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 开头已给出。
Para l: “There’s no way I’m going on without you, ” I told her.
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Para2: Once I was off the stage, ashamed, my mom wrapped me in a big hug.
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【答案】 Para 1: “There’s no way I’m going on without you,” I told her. But Mareya insisted that I should perform alone. “You’ve practiced so hard, and the song is beautiful. The audience will love it,” she encouraged me. Though my heart was pounding, I decided to give it a try. As I stepped onto the stage, the spotlight felt blinding, and my hands trembled. I took a deep breath and began to sing. To my surprise, the audience started clapping along, and their smiles gave me the courage to continue. By the end of the song, the room erupted in applause. I couldn’t believe I had done it!
Para 2: Once I was off the stage, ashamed, my mom wrapped me in a big hug. “You were amazing!” she said, her eyes shining with pride. I told her how nervous I had been and how I almost didn’t go through with it. “But you did, and that’s what matters,” she replied. Just then, Mareya called again. She had been listening to the performance over the phone and was thrilled. “I knew you could do it!” she exclaimed. The event was a huge success, and the donation box was overflowing with cans of soup and other items. I realized that sometimes, stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to something truly special.
