莎车县2024-2025学年第二学期高一年级期末考试（英语）试卷
（时间：120分钟；总分：150分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers talking about
A. Christmas Eve. B. Christmas gifts C. Christmas party
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A movie B. An accident C. An actor
3. What will the man do first
A Attend a meeting. B. Organize some books. C. Clear the desk.
4. What does Peter want to be in the future
A. A doctor. B. A pilot. C. A teacher.
5. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Buy a better laptop. B. Get an iPhone C. Save his money.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答6-7小题。
6. What does Michael want to do
A. Watch TV. B. Prepare dinner. C. Do his homework.
7. What is the woman’s advice
A. Recording the program. B. Asking Jane for help. C. Taking a shower now.
听下面一段较长对话，回答8-9小题。
8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Waitress and customer B. Mother and son C. Doctor and patient
9. What would the man like to eat
A. Some ice cream B. Some peas C. Some vegetables
听下面一段较长对话，回答10-11小题。
10. How many cats does the woman want
A. One. B. Two. C. Three
11. What color cat does the woman choose
A. Black B. Gray. C. White.
听下面一段较长对话，回答12-13小题。
12. Why does the woman talk to Rick
A. To cancel her trip. B. To say goodbye. C. To book a ticket.
13 Which country does the woman prefer to visit
A. France. B. Canada. C. Germany.
听下面一段较长对话，回答14-16小题。
14. When will the speakers go shopping
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Friday.
15. Who does the woman need to buy a present for
A. Jimmy. B. The man. C. Her mother.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Brother and sister. C. Classmates.
听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。
17. Who needs a babysitter now
A. The speaker’s relative. B. The speaker’s neighbors. C. The speaker’s friend.
18. Where do the couple most probably work
A. At a hospital. B. At a bank. C. At a restaurant.
19. When does the babysitter need to work
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
20. How are the couple according to the speaker
A. Easy-going. B. Serious. C. Bad-tempered.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
STINSON BEACH CLEAN-UP PROJECT
Help us keep Stinson Beach clean this summer! Warmer weather and handfuls of holidays bring more people out to the beach which sometimes means more garbage too; join us once per month to clear litter and maintain the beauty there.
When: One Friday a month between May and September. 10: 00 am—1: 00 pm.
Where: Stinson Beach parking lot.
Supplies: We invite volunteers to bring their own reusable supplies! Limit waste by bringing your own bag or bucket and gloves if possible — but don’t worry if you don’t — we’ll have some supplies on site for you to use.
Group entry: Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.
Age, Skills, What to bring:
Volunteers aged 10 and up are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15.
Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form. Volunteers under 18 must have the parent approval section signed.
We’ll be working rain or shine. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear (雨具).
Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required.
No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.
1. What is the aim of the project
A. To attract the tourists. B. To beautify the beach.
C. To provide trip study. D. To conduct a research.
2. What is required for volunteers under 18
A. Fine weather. B. Rich experience.
C School uniform. D. Parent permission.
3. What does the project provide for volunteers
A. Training. B. Long pants. C. Rain gear. D. Water bottles.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
B
Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important festival in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork, beef, chicken, fruits and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food —“dumplings”. It means “come together”. On the day before the festival, parents buy new clothes for their children. Children also buy presents for their parents. On the Spring Festival Eve (除夕) , all the family members come back to their hometown. This is a happy moment. Some sing and dance, some play cards and others get the dinner ready. When they enjoy the meal, they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. They all have a good time.
4. Which is the most important festival in China
A. The Mid Autumn Festival. B. Lantern Festival.
C. Children’s Day. D. The Spring Festival.
5. When is the Chinese Spring Festival usually celebrated
A. In March or April. B. In May or June.
C. In January or February. D. In December.
6. What’s the meaning of the food “dumplings” for Chinese people in the Spring Festival
A. Come together. B. Help yourself.
C. Look up. D. Congratulate.
7. The family ________ when they are having dinner together on the Spring Festival Eve.
A. give each other the best wishes. B. buy each other presents.
C. sing, dance D. play cards.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. A
C
In Yang Weiyun’s livestream (直播), there’s no singing, dancing, or product sales. Yang Weiyun, a popular live-streamer, teaches foreigners Chinese, sharing the beauty of Chinese with the world.
Yang’s classes are easy and enjoyable because they are filled with humor and activities. She brings the language to life and makes her international students understand it easily.
Yang’s lessons are filled with laughter and excitement while she is teaching pronunciation and grammar. With her patience, guidance, and encouragement, her students are eager to dive deeper into the language. She uses a variety of teaching methods, including games, quizzes, and real-time corrections, to create a relaxing and interesting learning environment.
Yang’s livestream has become a bridge, connecting China and other cultures across the globe. She makes Chinese learning fun and wins many fans. Above all, Yang’s classes develop understanding and friendship among people from different backgrounds and cultures.
8. What does Yang Weiyun do in her livestream
A. She draws pictures. B. She hosts a cooking show.
C. She teaches foreigners Chinese. D. She shows beautiful hand crafts.
9. Why are Yang’s classes easy and enjoyable
A. Because she teaches songs.
B. Because she often makes her students read books.
C. Because she only uses traditional teaching methods.
D. Because her classes are filled with humor and activities.
10. Which word can best describe Yang according to Paragraph 3
A. Patient. B. Generous. C. Curious. D. Grateful.
11. What is the main idea of the text
A. The importance of learning.
B. The journey to becoming a singer.
C. The use of technology in language learning.
D. Yang’s contribution to teaching foreigners Chinese.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. D
D
NASA’s first humanoid (像人的) robot, Valkyrie is going through a few of its final testing stages at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston. Texas. The humanoid robot, much like Iron Man but constructed from metal and electronics, copies human walking and appearance. NASA is exploring if such machines can further space exploration, starting with the Artemis mission, according to Reuters.
Standing at 6 feet 2 inches (188 centimeters) and weighing 300 pounds (136 kilograms), Valkyrie is an electric humanoid robot able to operate in degraded or damaged human-engineered environments, like areas hit by natural disasters.
JSC designed and constructed NASA’s Valkyrie specifically for participation in the 2023 DARPA Robotics Challenge Trials. Drawing on the knowledge gained from the creation of Robonaut 2, the Valkyrie team at JSC created this robot in fifteen months. They integrated (整合) improved electronics, actuators and sensing abilities based on the advancements made in earlier generations of humanoid robots at JSC.
In July, the humanoid robot went through testing in Australia to rate its software, generating valuable data and feedback (反馈) for NASA. These tests aimed to advance remote mobile dexterous manipulation (灵活操控) abilities.
NASA has cooperated with robotics firms, including Apptronik based in Austin, Texas, to explore the insights gained from humanoid robots designed for Earthly applications. This cooperation aims to learn how humanoid robots developed for purposes on Earth could help the development of future humanoid robots meant for space.
Humanoid robots to be arranged in space hold the possibility to perform dangerous tasks such as cleaning solar panels or examining equipment that is out of order outside spacecraft. This ability allows astronauts to focus on exploration and discovery without putting their safety at risk. “We’re not trying to replace human workers; we’re just trying to take the dull, dirty and dangerous work off their plates to allow them to focus on those higher-level activities,” told Shaun Azimi, NASA Dexterous Robotics Team Leader, to Reuters.
12. What is mainly presented about Valkyrie in paragraph 2
A. Its testing results. B. Its creation process.
C. Its wide applications. D. Its appearance and functions.
13. What does the underlined phrase “Drawing on” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Making use of. B. Taking care of.
C. Losing sight of. D. Keeping track of.
14. What can be inferred about humanoid robots to be used in space
A. They will replace astronauts soon.
B. They are too expensive to be widely used.
C. They can help astronauts avoid risky work.
D. They have already solved all space problems.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. The future development of space exploration.
B. The comparison of different humanoid robots.
C. The partnership between NASA and robotics firms.
D. The introduction of a NASA-based humanoid robot.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. D
第二节 七选五（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。
Do you want to do well in your study If your answer is yes, you must know some good time management skills. ____16____ The skills listed below are quite important.
You should have the ability to say “no”. A party this weekend ____17____ An overnight trip on Saturday Learning to say “no” can save you a lot of time. But it is not easy to do so. You should develop some good skills in saying “no”. It is very good for your time management.
You shouldn’t spare time for all the fun activities. High schools are amazing because there is always something fun for you. But you cannot spend time on all of the fun activities. Choose the one that you like most. You can go there when you finish your homework. ____18____
You should avoid putting off your tasks. ____19____ This is a bad habit. You may end up with too many tasks one day. If you have a task, don’t wait to get started until the last, because you may not know what to do at all if you have too many tasks and you may end up in crisis.
____20____ Staying up a little too late Maybe not eating a healthy dinner every night of the week In order to keep in good health, you have to check on time so as to be energetic. Practicing a little self-care can really make you have enough passion for your work with your limited time while in school.
A. A cool club to join
B. Some students like putting off things.
C. You should keep your health in check.
D. Try your best to get rid of useless things.
E Here are some tips to help you learn to say “no”.
F. But what skills are needed for good time management
G. In this way, you needn’t feel guilty about enjoying yourself.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. G 19. B 20. C
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空题（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下列短文，从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Holi (洒红节) is a cheerful festival that has been celebrated in India for centuries. It marks the ____21____ of winter and welcomes the beginning of spring, and it also ____22____ the victory of good over evil. The second day is also called The Festival of Color when people ____23____ colored powders (粉末) to one another, party and enjoy. I once had a(n) ____24____ experience in India.
We started in the guesthouse with our hosts, their young son, and other ____25____. We had a lot of ____26____ with putting colors on each other of their cheeks and foreheads. We walked all over town, ____27____ everyone we met and having color spread onto our faces by ____28____ everywhere we went, while we did the same in return. I had always thought that you threw colored powder at each other, but the ____29____ way to do it for Holi is to say “Happy Holi!”.
There were other foreigners around, but it was ____30____ locals and everyone was so happy and excited. They ____31____ us with delight and hugged us, and we even saw a number of people crying in joy. This festival really ____32____ the best in people and made you feel what it is like to be a ____33____ again.
The thing I love about this festival is that it is free. You can just wander ____34____ to enjoy the celebrations. There are organized Holi events you can go to in different cities, but I love this local ____35____.
21. A. beauty B. cold C. end D. effect
22. A. decides B. explains C. represents D. updates
23. A. apply B. give C. introduce D. donate
24. A. amazing B. horrible C. strange D. unforgettable
25. A. students B. colleagues C. guides D. guests
26. A. fun B. failure C. advice D. success
27. A. inviting B. greeting C. thanking D. encouraging
28. A. runners B. locals C. organizers D. tourists
29. A. proper B. effective C. positive D. flexible
30. A. actually B. mostly C. extremely D. really
31. A. called B. warned C. approached D. respected
32. A. brought out B. took up C. set off D. got through
33. A. kid B. figure C. winner D. villager
34. A. proudly B. confidently C. continuously D. aimlessly
35. A. environment B. occasion C. experience D. attraction
【答案】21. C 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. D 26. A 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. A 34. D 35. C
第二节 语法填空题（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Today was my first day back in San Francisco after camping (露营) in the Redwood Forest and visiting the wine country of Napa Valley. I have to admit that it definitely (肯定地) feels good to be back in the city again. And what ____36____city—a city that was able to rebuild(重建)____37____(it)after the earthquake(地震) that occurred(发生) in 1906. There are so many ____38____(beauty)old buildings—many____39____(sit) on top of big hills, offering great views of the city, the ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
My hotel is near downtown in the Mission District, one of ____40____(old) parts of the city. Many of the people ____41____ (live) here are from Mexico or Central America. This district used to be a poor area of town, but is now a centre for art, music,____42____food. In fact, an art movement____43____(call) the “Mission School” started here. It’s influenced by graffiti art and comic art. I walked around looking at the street art for a few hours. It was quite modern and lively. Afterwards, I ate some delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck. A real mix of cultures here!
In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum that showed the historical____44____(change) in California. I learnt that America got California from Mexico in 1848. In the same year, gold was discovered near San Francisco, which started a gold rush. Over 300,000 people came from all over the world to seek (寻找)_____45_____(they) fortune, and San Francisco quickly became a big city.
【答案】36. a 37. itself
38. beautiful
39. sitting
40. the oldest
41. living 42. and
43. called 44. changes
45. their
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 满分15分
46. 假设你是李华，你所在的英语社团近期将举办一场主题为“Money isn’t everything in life”的演讲比赛，请你就此写一篇发言稿。
注意：词数80左右。
Hello, everyone!
Nowadays some people think money is the answer to all of life’s problems and the cause of happiness.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
That’s all. Thank you!
【答案】
Hello, everyone!
Nowadays some people think money is the answer to all of life’s problems and the cause of happiness. Worse still, they care nothing but money.
In my opinion, people can’t do many things without money, but money is not everything. There are many things in the world that money cannot buy, such as friendship, love, health and knowledge. What money will bring you depends on your personal beliefs and goals. If you are kind enough to help others, especially the poor, money is a good thing. Only then can money be certainly a true source of happiness.
That’s all. Thank you!
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。 续写的词数应为150左右。
Lately, I was deeply touched with two movies about faithful dogs：A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Way Home. A dog's life cycled and cycled only to meet his first owner while the other covered 400 miles of toil and hunger all the way back to her home. I had a faithful dog too when I was a little girl, but it was a different story.
When my dad first took him home in a cardboard box, he was so quiet that I even doubted whether there was really a dog in it. When I peeped through two small holes on the side, I just saw a patch of grey fur. My dad assured me that it was just a small dog before I dared to open the box. There he was! What a lovely grey dog! He was slim and looked smart. I was on my knees as I cheerfully observed him. However, he tried to avoid eye contact with me, apparently a little scared with everything strange around. I wanted to pet his head but he only turned his head away.
When he became familiar with me, I called him Billy and he was really delighted, zagging his tail. Every time I left for school, he saw me off. When I came back, he ways waited on my way home and greeted me with his licks and brushed his head against legs. When Billy was in the kitchen with my father, lying on a small heap of firewood side the furnace （灶）,he could always know which piece of firewood my dad would pick and raised his paw in time. It always surprised me how intelligent and considerate Billy I imagined him turning into a small boy carrying my schoolbag for me and talking my dad. With Billy brightening every day of my childhood, I was more than happy.
Paragraph 1：
But one day, Billy was seriously ill.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：
A few years later, I went to a dog's shelter to try my luck.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
But one day, Billy was seriously ill. I took him to the pet doctor. The doctor said it was nothing serious and prescribed medicine for him. After returning home, I began to take good care of him. He was so smart that every time I held him, he would look at me gratefully. But his cough got worse and worse, and gradually he could not eat. I was worried about him, but in the end he just left me. I had been sad for a long time, but not been able to find a dog that could replace him.
A few years later, I went to a dog's shelter to try my luck. When I went in, I found a gray dog that looked like Billy. As I looked at him, he tried to avoid eye contact with me, which was just like Billy. I was so happy that I decided to take him home. I gave him a bath and he began to grow closer to me. After that, I became more and more fond of him, and I could feel his closeness to me. I named him Coco. He is unique and I believe he will bring me a lot of happiness.莎车县2024-2025学年第二学期高一年级期末考试（英语）试卷
（时间：120分钟；总分：150分）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的Ａ、Ｂ、Ｃ三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What are the speakers talking about
A. Christmas Eve. B. Christmas gifts C. Christmas party
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. A movie B. An accident C. An actor
3. What will the man do first
A Attend a meeting. B. Organize some books. C. Clear the desk.
4. What does Peter want to be in the future
A. A doctor. B. A pilot. C. A teacher.
5. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Buy a better laptop. B. Get an iPhone C. Save his money.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段较长对话，回答6-7小题。
6. What does Michael want to do
A. Watch TV. B. Prepare dinner. C. Do his homework.
7. What is the woman’s advice
A. Recording the program. B. Asking Jane for help. C. Taking a shower now.
听下面一段较长对话，回答8-9小题。
8. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Waitress and customer B. Mother and son C. Doctor and patient
9. What would the man like to eat
A. Some ice cream B. Some peas C. Some vegetables
听下面一段较长对话，回答10-11小题。
10. How many cats does the woman want
A. One. B. Two. C. Three
11. What color cat does the woman choose
A. Black B. Gray. C. White.
听下面一段较长对话，回答12-13小题。
12. Why does the woman talk to Rick
A. To cancel her trip. B. To say goodbye. C. To book a ticket.
13 Which country does the woman prefer to visit
A. France. B. Canada. C. Germany.
听下面一段较长对话，回答14-16小题。
14. When will the speakers go shopping
A. On Sunday. B. On Saturday. C. On Friday.
15. Who does the woman need to buy a present for
A. Jimmy. B. The man. C. Her mother.
16. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Father and daughter. B. Brother and sister. C. Classmates.
听下面一段独白，回答17-20小题。
17. Who needs a babysitter now
A. The speaker’s relative. B. The speaker’s neighbors. C. The speaker’s friend.
18. Where do the couple most probably work
A. At a hospital. B. At a bank. C. At a restaurant.
19. When does the babysitter need to work
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
20. How are the couple according to the speaker
A. Easy-going. B. Serious. C. Bad-tempered.
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A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
STINSON BEACH CLEAN-UP PROJECT
Help us keep Stinson Beach clean this summer! Warmer weather and handfuls of holidays bring more people out to the beach which sometimes means more garbage too; join us once per month to clear litter and maintain the beauty there.
When: One Friday a month between May and September. 10: 00 am—1: 00 pm.
Where: Stinson Beach parking lot.
Supplies: We invite volunteers to bring their own reusable supplies! Limit waste by bringing your own bag or bucket and gloves if possible — but don’t worry if you don’t — we’ll have some supplies on site for you to use.
Group entry: Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.
Age, Skills, What to bring:
Volunteers aged 10 and up are welcome. Read our Youth Policy Guidelines for youth under the age of 15.
Bring your completed Volunteer Agreement Form. Volunteers under 18 must have the parent approval section signed.
We’ll be working rain or shine. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear (雨具).
Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required.
No experience necessary. Training and tools will be provided. Fulfills community service requirements.
1. What is the aim of the project
A. To attract the tourists. B. To beautify the beach.
C. To provide trip study. D. To conduct a research.
2. What is required for volunteers under 18
A. Fine weather. B. Rich experience.
C School uniform. D. Parent permission.
3. What does the project provide for volunteers
A. Training. B. Long pants. C. Rain gear. D. Water bottles.
B
Every year there is a Spring Festival in China. Usually it is in January or February. It is the most important festival in China. So before it comes, everyone has to prepare things. They buy pork, beef, chicken, fruits and many other things. And they often make a special kind of food —“dumplings”. It means “come together”. On the day before the festival, parents buy new clothes for their children. Children also buy presents for their parents. On the Spring Festival Eve (除夕) , all the family members come back to their hometown. This is a happy moment. Some sing and dance, some play cards and others get the dinner ready. When they enjoy the meal, they give each other the best wishes for the coming year. They all have a good time.
4. Which is the most important festival in China
A. The Mid Autumn Festival. B. Lantern Festival.
C. Children’s Day. D. The Spring Festival.
5. When is the Chinese Spring Festival usually celebrated
A. In March or April. B. In May or June.
C. In January or February. D. In December.
6. What’s the meaning of the food “dumplings” for Chinese people in the Spring Festival
A. Come together. B. Help yourself.
C. Look up. D. Congratulate.
7. The family ________ when they are having dinner together on the Spring Festival Eve.
A. give each other the best wishes. B. buy each other presents.
C. sing, dance D. play cards.
C
In Yang Weiyun’s livestream (直播), there’s no singing, dancing, or product sales. Yang Weiyun, a popular live-streamer, teaches foreigners Chinese, sharing the beauty of Chinese with the world.
Yang’s classes are easy and enjoyable because they are filled with humor and activities. She brings the language to life and makes her international students understand it easily.
Yang’s lessons are filled with laughter and excitement while she is teaching pronunciation and grammar. With her patience, guidance, and encouragement, her students are eager to dive deeper into the language. She uses a variety of teaching methods, including games, quizzes, and real-time corrections, to create a relaxing and interesting learning environment.
Yang’s livestream has become a bridge, connecting China and other cultures across the globe. She makes Chinese learning fun and wins many fans. Above all, Yang’s classes develop understanding and friendship among people from different backgrounds and cultures.
8. What does Yang Weiyun do in her livestream
A. She draws pictures. B. She hosts a cooking show.
C. She teaches foreigners Chinese. D. She shows beautiful hand crafts.
9. Why are Yang’s classes easy and enjoyable
A. Because she teaches songs.
B. Because she often makes her students read books.
C. Because she only uses traditional teaching methods.
D. Because her classes are filled with humor and activities.
10. Which word can best describe Yang according to Paragraph 3
A. Patient. B. Generous. C. Curious. D. Grateful.
11. What is the main idea of the text
A. The importance of learning.
B. The journey to becoming a singer.
C. The use of technology in language learning.
D. Yang’s contribution to teaching foreigners Chinese.
D
NASA’s first humanoid (像人的) robot, Valkyrie is going through a few of its final testing stages at NASA’s Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston. Texas. The humanoid robot, much like Iron Man but constructed from metal and electronics, copies human walking and appearance. NASA is exploring if such machines can further space exploration, starting with the Artemis mission, according to Reuters.
Standing at 6 feet 2 inches (188 centimeters) and weighing 300 pounds (136 kilograms), Valkyrie is an electric humanoid robot able to operate in degraded or damaged human-engineered environments, like areas hit by natural disasters.
JSC designed and constructed NASA’s Valkyrie specifically for participation in the 2023 DARPA Robotics Challenge Trials. Drawing on the knowledge gained from the creation of Robonaut 2, the Valkyrie team at JSC created this robot in fifteen months. They integrated (整合) improved electronics, actuators and sensing abilities based on the advancements made in earlier generations of humanoid robots at JSC.
In July, the humanoid robot went through testing in Australia to rate its software, generating valuable data and feedback (反馈) for NASA. These tests aimed to advance remote mobile dexterous manipulation (灵活操控) abilities.
NASA has cooperated with robotics firms, including Apptronik based in Austin, Texas, to explore the insights gained from humanoid robots designed for Earthly applications. This cooperation aims to learn how humanoid robots developed for purposes on Earth could help the development of future humanoid robots meant for space.
Humanoid robots to be arranged in space hold the possibility to perform dangerous tasks such as cleaning solar panels or examining equipment that is out of order outside spacecraft. This ability allows astronauts to focus on exploration and discovery without putting their safety at risk. “We’re not trying to replace human workers; we’re just trying to take the dull, dirty and dangerous work off their plates to allow them to focus on those higher-level activities,” told Shaun Azimi, NASA Dexterous Robotics Team Leader, to Reuters.
12. What is mainly presented about Valkyrie in paragraph 2
A. Its testing results. B. Its creation process.
C. Its wide applications. D. Its appearance and functions.
13. What does the underlined phrase “Drawing on” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Making use of. B. Taking care of.
C. Losing sight of. D. Keeping track of.
14. What can be inferred about humanoid robots to be used in space
A. They will replace astronauts soon.
B. They are too expensive to be widely used.
C. They can help astronauts avoid risky work.
D. They have already solved all space problems.
15. What is the text mainly about
A. The future development of space exploration.
B. The comparison of different humanoid robots.
C. The partnership between NASA and robotics firms.
D. The introduction of a NASA-based humanoid robot.
第二节 七选五（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。
Do you want to do well in your study If your answer is yes, you must know some good time management skills. ____16____ The skills listed below are quite important.
You should have the ability to say “no”. A party this weekend ____17____ An overnight trip on Saturday Learning to say “no” can save you a lot of time. But it is not easy to do so. You should develop some good skills in saying “no”. It is very good for your time management.
You shouldn’t spare time for all the fun activities. High schools are amazing because there is always something fun for you. But you cannot spend time on all of the fun activities. Choose the one that you like most. You can go there when you finish your homework. ____18____
You should avoid putting off your tasks. ____19____ This is a bad habit. You may end up with too many tasks one day. If you have a task, don’t wait to get started until the last, because you may not know what to do at all if you have too many tasks and you may end up in crisis.
____20____ Staying up a little too late Maybe not eating a healthy dinner every night of the week In order to keep in good health, you have to check on time so as to be energetic. Practicing a little self-care can really make you have enough passion for your work with your limited time while in school.
A. A cool club to join
B. Some students like putting off things.
C. You should keep your health in check.
D. Try your best to get rid of useless things.
E Here are some tips to help you learn to say “no”.
F. But what skills are needed for good time management
G. In this way, you needn’t feel guilty about enjoying yourself.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空题（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）阅读下列短文，从所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Holi (洒红节) is a cheerful festival that has been celebrated in India for centuries. It marks the ____21____ of winter and welcomes the beginning of spring, and it also ____22____ the victory of good over evil. The second day is also called The Festival of Color when people ____23____ colored powders (粉末) to one another, party and enjoy. I once had a(n) ____24____ experience in India.
We started in the guesthouse with our hosts, their young son, and other ____25____. We had a lot of ____26____ with putting colors on each other of their cheeks and foreheads. We walked all over town, ____27____ everyone we met and having color spread onto our faces by ____28____ everywhere we went, while we did the same in return. I had always thought that you threw colored powder at each other, but the ____29____ way to do it for Holi is to say “Happy Holi!”.
There were other foreigners around, but it was ____30____ locals and everyone was so happy and excited. They ____31____ us with delight and hugged us, and we even saw a number of people crying in joy. This festival really ____32____ the best in people and made you feel what it is like to be a ____33____ again.
The thing I love about this festival is that it is free. You can just wander ____34____ to enjoy the celebrations. There are organized Holi events you can go to in different cities, but I love this local ____35____.
21. A. beauty B. cold C. end D. effect
22. A. decides B. explains C. represents D. updates
23. A. apply B. give C. introduce D. donate
24. A. amazing B. horrible C. strange D. unforgettable
25. A. students B. colleagues C. guides D. guests
26. A. fun B. failure C. advice D. success
27. A. inviting B. greeting C. thanking D. encouraging
28. A. runners B. locals C. organizers D. tourists
29. A. proper B. effective C. positive D. flexible
30. A. actually B. mostly C. extremely D. really
31. A. called B. warned C. approached D. respected
32. A. brought out B. took up C. set off D. got through
33. A. kid B. figure C. winner D. villager
34. A. proudly B. confidently C. continuously D. aimlessly
35. A. environment B. occasion C. experience D. attraction
第二节 语法填空题（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Today was my first day back in San Francisco after camping (露营) in the Redwood Forest and visiting the wine country of Napa Valley. I have to admit that it definitely (肯定地) feels good to be back in the city again. And what ____36____city—a city that was able to rebuild(重建)____37____(it)after the earthquake(地震) that occurred(发生) in 1906. There are so many ____38____(beauty)old buildings—many____39____(sit) on top of big hills, offering great views of the city, the ocean, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
My hotel is near downtown in the Mission District, one of ____40____(old) parts of the city. Many of the people ____41____ (live) here are from Mexico or Central America. This district used to be a poor area of town, but is now a centre for art, music,____42____food. In fact, an art movement____43____(call) the “Mission School” started here. It’s influenced by graffiti art and comic art. I walked around looking at the street art for a few hours. It was quite modern and lively. Afterwards, I ate some delicious Mexican-Chinese noodles from a food truck. A real mix of cultures here!
In the afternoon, I headed to a local museum that showed the historical____44____(change) in California. I learnt that America got California from Mexico in 1848. In the same year, gold was discovered near San Francisco, which started a gold rush. Over 300,000 people came from all over the world to seek (寻找)_____45_____(they) fortune, and San Francisco quickly became a big city.
第四部分 书面表达（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 满分15分
46. 假设你是李华，你所在的英语社团近期将举办一场主题为“Money isn’t everything in life”的演讲比赛，请你就此写一篇发言稿。
注意：词数80左右。
Hello, everyone!
Nowadays some people think money is the answer to all of life’s problems and the cause of happiness.
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That’s all. Thank you!
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。 续写的词数应为150左右。
Lately, I was deeply touched with two movies about faithful dogs：A Dog's Purpose and A Dog's Way Home. A dog's life cycled and cycled only to meet his first owner while the other covered 400 miles of toil and hunger all the way back to her home. I had a faithful dog too when I was a little girl, but it was a different story.
When my dad first took him home in a cardboard box, he was so quiet that I even doubted whether there was really a dog in it. When I peeped through two small holes on the side, I just saw a patch of grey fur. My dad assured me that it was just a small dog before I dared to open the box. There he was! What a lovely grey dog! He was slim and looked smart. I was on my knees as I cheerfully observed him. However, he tried to avoid eye contact with me, apparently a little scared with everything strange around. I wanted to pet his head but he only turned his head away.
When he became familiar with me, I called him Billy and he was really delighted, zagging his tail. Every time I left for school, he saw me off. When I came back, he ways waited on my way home and greeted me with his licks and brushed his head against legs. When Billy was in the kitchen with my father, lying on a small heap of firewood side the furnace （灶）,he could always know which piece of firewood my dad would pick and raised his paw in time. It always surprised me how intelligent and considerate Billy I imagined him turning into a small boy carrying my schoolbag for me and talking my dad. With Billy brightening every day of my childhood, I was more than happy.
Paragraph 1：
But one day, Billy was seriously ill.
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Paragraph 2：
A few years later, I went to a dog's shelter to try my luck.
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