云南省下关第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What kind of tea does the woman order
A．Earl Grey tea. B．English breakfast tea. C．Mixed fruit tea.
2．What leaves a deep impression on the man about Rome
A．Its history. B．Its buildings. C．Its local people.
3．What does the woman think of setting up a fireplace in the living room
A．It's cheap. B．It's great. C．It's unacceptable.
4．What does the woman mean
A．She doesn’t like steak. B．She will take over the cleaning. C．She won’t learn to sharpen a knife.
5．What will the speakers do on Tuesdays
A．Host a program. B．Have a meeting. C．Go swimming.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What does the man offer to do for the woman tomorrow
A．Fix her computer. B．Create a website for her. C．Teach her to make a website.
7．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Schoolmates. B．Boss and secretary. C．Salesman and customer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．How will the man lose weight
A．By climbing a hill. B．By playing tennis. C．By running in the park.
9．What do we know about the man
A．He will be on a diet. B．He will visit his coach today. C．He didn't like chicken wings.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．Why didn’t the woman notice the man’s new car at first
A．Both cars are of the same brand. B．Both cars are of the same size.
C．Both cars are black.
11．How does the woman sound when hearing the different brands
A．Satisfied. B．Disappointed. C．Embarrassed.
12．Where will the woman’s brother go tomorrow
A．The school. B．The hospital. C．The car shop.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．What does the man want the woman to do
A．Reserve a table. B．Watch a play. C．Call a client.
14．When will they meet
A．At 5:30 p.m. B．At 7:45 p.m. C．At 8:00 p.m.
15．Who is Richard Coyle
A．A leader. B．An actor. C．A writer.
16．Where will they meet first
A．At the woman’s home. B．At the theater. C．In a restaurant.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Who is the speaker
A．A restaurant owner. B．A program host. C．An instructor.
18．How long will the speaker stay with the listeners at a time
A．50 minutes. B．45 minutes. C．15 minutes.
19．Who organizes the program
A．The school. B．The city government. C．The students' parents.
20．How can the listener win “Dish of the Day”
A．By attending the course. B．By getting the most likes.
C．By getting the speaker's favor.
二、阅读理解
What About Live Sports
There’s no single be-all and end-all streaming service for full access to live sports-yet. Just as some NFL games air on Fox and others on NBC, streaming rights to sports vary across services. We did our best to figure out what’s available where, and how much it’ll cost to stream live sporting events on each service.
Hulu+Live TV
MLB, NBA, WNBA, NCAA March Madness, 2024 Tour de France, Master’s Tournament, PGA Tour, NCAA football, F1, NFL, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, Wimbledon, U.S. Open, Australian Open, French Open, WWE.
Included in $76.99/month Live TV base plan
Peacock
Sunday Night Football, MLB, Premier League, Indy Car, Big Ten Football, Big Ten Men’s Basketball, Big Ten Women’s Basketball, WWE, PGA Tour, MLB Sunday Leadoff, Paris 2024.
Included in $5.99/month base plan
Max
MLB, NHL, NBA, NCAA March Madness, USWNT, USMNT.
Base plus $9.99/month
Amazon Prime Video
Thursday Night Football, WNBA, NWSL, NFL, UEFA Champions League, NBA, MLB．
Included in $8.99/month base plan
Paramount+with Showtime
NFL (when broadcasting in your local CBS market) , SEC on CBS, The Masters, PGA Tour, Women’s Soccer, MMA, NCAA March Madness.
＄11.99/month
21．Who might find this passage helpful
A．NFL games. B．Fox News. C．Sports fans. D．Sports athletes.
22．What can be learnt from the 1st paragraph
A．There is no service covering all events. B．We are living in a commercialized society.
C．Diversity of services provides convenience. D．Streaming rights remain the same all the time.
23．Which of the following offers the lowest price to watch NBA
A．Hulu+Live. TV. B．Peacock. C．Max. D．Amazon Prime Video.
①Mom’s bedroom opened onto a community hallway, so she kept the door locked, but needing a safety pin, Andy took the key from its hiding place, unlocked the door and stepped in. Standing against the wall was a big, black bicycle with balloon tires. Andy recognized it instantly. It was the same second-hand bike he had been admiring in a Baltimore Street shop window. He had even asked about the price. It was a shock. Something like $150.
②He was deeply moved by the discovery and yet sickened by the knowledge that, bursting into her room like this, he had robbed her of the pleasure of seeing him astonished and delighted on Christmas day. The boy backed out, put the key back in its hiding place, and thought over what to do.
③He decided that between now and Christmas he must do nothing, absolutely nothing. Nothing must deny her the happiness of seeing him completely amazed on Christmas day.
④In his bedroom Andy began composing and testing exclamations of delight: “Wow!” “A bike with balloon tires! I don’t believe it!” “I’m the luckiest boy alive!” Yet he soon realized that, with his lack of acting talent, all of them were going to sound false at the critical moment. Maybe it would be better to say nothing but appear to be shocked into such deep pleasure that speech had escaped him. He’d seen speechless gratitude in the movies and it never really worked until the actors managed to cry a few quiet tears. He doubted he could cry, though. In front of a hand-held mirror in his bedroom Andy tried the whole range of expressions; mouth open and eyes wide; hands slapped firmly against both cheeks to keep the jaw from falling off; ear-to-ear grin with all teeth fully exposed while hugging himself with both arms. These and more he practiced for several days without getting confidence in any of them. He decided to wait until Christmas morning and see if anything came naturally...
That Christmas morning Andy came out of his bedroom and saw Mom’s presents had been placed under the tree during the night, a few small brightly wrapped packages, but no bicycle. Andy supposed mom had found the bike just too expensive and sent it back.
“Wait a minute!” mom said “There’s something in my bedroom I forgot all about.” She went out, and a moment later came back wheeling the big black two-wheeler with balloon tires. Andy didn’t have to pretend, after all.
“All right now, don’t carry on about it. It’s only a bicycle,” mom said. Still, Andy knew that she was as happy as he was to see her so happy.
24．Why did Andy enter mom’s bedroom
A．To seek for a key. B．To look for his gift.
C．To play hide-and-seek. D．To look for a safety pin.
25．What was Andy’s concern
A．Mom would be upset by his finding. B．His discovery might ruin mom’s pleasure.
C．Mom found out him stealing into her room. D．His mother got sick from working overtime.
26．What does the underlined word in paragraph 4 mean
A．Signal. B．Smile. C．Speech. D．Stroke.
27．Which words best describe Andy
A．Humorous and active. B．Sensible and considerate.
C．Responsible and frank. D．Outgoing and independent.
Our family has no connection to French-speaking countries, yet my father decided to start learning French when he was 57. Before long, he was visiting the French bakery across town to practice his pronunciation (and buy macarons). His motivation ran deeper than a passion for pastries---my grandmother developed signs of Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症) disease in her early 70s, and studies suggest that being bilingual can delay the onset of the condition by up to five years.
Drawn by that potential benefit, many people, like my father, have attempted to pick up a new language in adulthood. According to a survey conducted by the language learning app Memrise, 57 percent of users reported “boost brain health” as a motivation for using the program.
But is that really possible Lots of activities are linked to better brain health in old age, like getting more education when you’re younger, physical activity and cognitively stimulating hobbies. Experts say regularly speaking multiple languages may be especially beneficial, though.
“We use language in all aspects of daily life, so a bilingual brain is constantly working,” said Mark Antoniou, an associate professor at Western Sydney University in Australia who specializes in bilingualism. “You don’t really get that from other enriching experiences, like playing a musical instrument.”
The age at which you learn another language appears to be less important than how often you speak it, said Caitlin Ware, a research engineer at Broca Hospital in Paris who studies bilingualism and brain health. “The cognitive (认知的) benefit is from having to inhibit (抑制) your mother tongue,” she said, which your brain is forced to do if you’re trying to recall the right words in another language. “So if the second language is used a lot, you’re getting that cognitive training.”
That process—called cognitive inhibition—is linked to better executive functioning. In theory, by improving these types of processes, the brain becomes better adapted to the damage caused by diseases like dementia—a concept known as cognitive reserve. The stronger your mental faculties, the thinking goes, the longer you can function normally, even if your brain health starts to decline as you are getting old.
28．Why did the author’s father study French
A．Macarons in the French bakery are yummy.
B．He has relatives in French-speaking countries.
C．He wished to maintain his brain health longer.
D．Memrise talked him into learning a second language.
29．What seems to be the advantage of regularly speaking multiple languages to brain health
A．Brain gets regular training. B．Brain has sufficient rest.
C．Brain takes in more oxygen. D．Brian gets enriching resources.
30．What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A．Dementia is unavoidable. B．Language can cure dementia.
C．Learning is a lifelong journey. D．Lack of physical faculties leads to dementia.
31．What is the author’s attitude toward his father’s French learning
A．Negative. B．Doubtful. C．Indifferent. D．Positive.
UNESCO has added 26 new sites to its annual World Heritage List, which features diverse historical, cultural, and natural landmarks. UNESCO is run by the United Nations (group of 193 nations) and designates places of “outstanding universal value to humanity” as World Heritage Sites. UNESCO provides financial and other support to the sites so they can be preserved, repaired, and protected for future generations to enjoy.
Among the sites listed for 2024 is Len óis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil. Known for its vast white sand dunes, the park covers nearly 600 square miles. During the rainy season, lagoons form in the dunes, creating a stunning landscape that draws visitors from around the globe.
Also added was Phu Phra Bat Historical Park in Thailand. The park is renowned for its unique rock formations, ancient art, and petroglyphs (rock engravings), which provide valuable insights into early human life and religion. Another addition, Via Appia Antica or the “Appian Way” in Rome, Italy, is the earliest and most significant road built by ancient Romans. The Cultural Landscape of Kenozero Lake, in Russia, includes 12th-century wooden churches and other buildings that symbolize a connection to nature.
There are now 1, 223 World Heritage sites in 168 countries, including the Grand Canyon in the US, the pyramids of Egypt, and the Taj Mahalin India. When a place is added to the list, tourism and the economy in the area often get a boost. In a statement, UNESCO said the new additions will now "benefit from the highest level of heritage protection in the world.”
32．How does UNESCO help protect universally valuable landmarks in a way
A．By reporting to the UN. B．By listing their nationalities.
C．By providing financial support. D．By adding scenic spots to them.
33．What do we know about the newly-added site in Southeast Asia
A．It covers nearly 600 square miles. B．It symbolizes a connection to nature.
C．It is the earliest and most significant road. D．It is famous for its unique rock formations.
34．What change might the World Heritage List bring about to a listed site
A．Its people find more job opportunities. B．The economy in the area will slow down.
C．Tourists see a sharp rise in their expenses. D．Tourism in the area will face a tough time.
35．Which is the best title of the passage
A．Places of Universal Value. B．New Heritage Sites Named.
C．Level of Heritage Protection. D．Outstanding Work of UNESCO.
A decade ago, someone extracted (提取) some rules from a film and released them online. Like my own rules, they’re all quite simple, but much closer to timeless principles.
1. Make peace with your past so it won’t mess with your present.
Bill Gates says the worst day in his life was the day his mother died. It’s a simple reminder that we all have regrets. We can’t change the people we once were, but we can make peace with them. Open the closet and let in some light. 36 Life is but a series of fleeting moments, one forever chasing the next. The only place where you can live, act, and make a difference is the present. Today.
2. 37
Sometimes, you can’t find the power to move on immediately. Sometimes, you really want to kick yourself. That too is part of life. What you can do is allow time to pass. I know you want to just fix everything and move on, but if you stitch a wound poorly, it’ll get worse down the road. 38 Sometimes, even what heals leaves a scar (伤疤). Those will be with us forever. The least we can do is let them mend properly.
3. Don’t compare your life to others, and don’t judge them.
Mark Twain said, “Comparison is the death of joy.” 39 The less you compare, the bigger your capacity for empathy. Meet people on their own terms. You won’t doubt yourself as much and be less prone to jealousy, which only leads to fear, anger, hate, and suffering.
4. Smile, for you don’t own all the problems in the world.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has over 160 million fans. But none like Haley Harbottle. Haley, 22, has Moebius syndrome (摩比斯综合征). She has never smiled in her life. 40 Yet here we are, walking around, often choosing not to extend this simple gesture to uplift our fellow human beings. We each have our own challenges, but as long as you can smile, do it. Who knows who you’ll infect
A．So take time.
B．It’s a debatable question.
C．Time heals everything, so give it time.
D．Words can hurt us more than weapons.
E．Worse, it’s also the birth of misfortune.
F．Otherwise, our past will forever be a drag on our heels.
G．There is someone on this planet literally dying to smile.
三、完形填空
SPACE, the final frontier, the stuff of dreams. Yet, in reality, a place that is filled with 41 and sometimes tragedy (悲剧). This time, its legendary tale is 42 by British astronaut Tim Peake in his book Space: The human story.
It is about the 43 experience and the “unusual normality of what we try and make out our job to be——it’s 44 people doing extraordinary jobs”, says Peake, 45 an ambassador for the European Space Agency.
The main image of one photo included in this book 46 the biggest feat (壮举) so far: the 47 moon landing on 20 July 1969. This is not the representative 48 of Neil Armstrong’s first steps, 49 a more candid picture (taken by Armstrong) of Buzz Aldrin walking across the lunar surface.
Four days earlier, the Apollo 11 mission 50 the moon, as a striking image of its launch shows. To its left, Ed White can be seen spacewalking during the Gemini 4 mission in June 1965, which saw him floating roughly 150 kilometers 51 Earth. Ed White and astronauts Gus Grissom and Roger Chaffe were set to crew the Apollo 1 mission, a predecessor (前身) of Apollo 11 that was 52 to launch into orbit around Earth in February 1967. The image at top left shows them during capsule training. 53 , all three died on 27 January 1967, after a fire broke out during a test.
Thinking of the 54 , Peake says: “We’re looking at establishing a lunar station and stepping stones to Mars. As the ISS (International Space Station) comes to its retirement, it felt like the right time to 55 the whole story up to date.”
41．A．gravity B．options C．risks D．desire
42．A．forgotten B．noticed C．remembered D．told
43．A．roller coaster B．roller skating C．honor roll D．rock&roll
44．A．attractive B．ethnic C．ordinary D．native
45．A．absolutely B．currently C．definitely D．typically
46．A．attaches B．complains C．gathers D．features
47．A．fatal B．final C．first D．funny
48．A．script B．ceremony C．element D．shot
49．A．but B．therefore C．however D．otherwise
50．A．hoped for B．longed for C．provided for D．set off for
51．A．above B．besides C．aside D．behind
52．A．admitted B．chosen C．intended D．pursued
53．A．Unusually B．Unfortunately C．Unfairly D．Uncertainly
54．A．future B．competitions C．scenery D．tradition
55．A．give B．bring C．make D．take
四、语法填空
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或所给单词的正确形式。
Every day, the Kung Fu Daoxiao-mian restaurant, 56 (locate) next to the Notre Dame cathedral (巴黎圣母院) in Paris, draws long lines of visitors looking for a serving of its knife-cut noodles. 57 (definite), it became a popular check-in spot in the French capital amid the Olympic Games. Little wonder that the restaurant’s 36-year-old 58 (own), Guo Zhanglong, has nearly 10 million followers on Chinese social media platforms.
“I truly want 59 (promote) the excellence of traditional Chinese cuisine and culture in Europe. It signifies mutual recognition and understanding,” Guo said.
At the 60 (begin) of 2020, Guo’s mother-in-law, Sun Shenglin, a noodles master came to France for 61 visit from Datong, Shanxi.
During Spring Festival in 2022, Guo organized a celebration 62 attracted more than 200 people. They prepared a lot of Chinese dishes, 63 it wasn’t enough. As the guests watched Sun cut more than 100 kilograms of dough (面团) at high speed and send the pieces flying into a pot, they 64 (call) her a kung fu master. That was the start of a small Chinese miracle in Paris.
The next day, Guo completed the necessary 65 (procedure) for setting up a stall to sell knife-cut noodles at an outdoor market in Paris, quickly making it the most eye-catching stall in the market.
五、书信写作
66．假定你是李华，你的外国朋友Albert想了解中国高中生对于是否需要开设高中学生理财课程（financial management course）的想法，请你写一封信给他，内容包括：
1. 你的观点；
2. 你的理由；
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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六、书面表达
67．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。
After graduating from college, I had decided to try for a job in radio, then work my way up to sports announcer. I hitchhiked (搭便车）to Chicago and knocked on the door of every station---and got turned down every time. In one studio, a kind lady told me that in most cases big stations couldn’t risk hiring inexperienced person. “Go out in the remote areas and find a small station that will give you a chance,” she said. I went back home to Dixon, Illinois.
While there was no radio-announcing jobs in Dixon, my father said Montgomery Ward had opened a store and wanted a local athlete to manage its sports department. Since Dixon was where I had played high school football, I applied. The job sounded just right for me.
But I wasn’t hired. My disappointment must have shown. “Everything happens for the best,” Mom reminded me “If you carry on, one day something good will happen. Something wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment”. Dad offered me the car to hunt for jobs. I tried WOC Radio in Davenport, Iowa. The program director, a wonderful Scotsman named Peter MacArthur, told me they had already hired an announcer.
As I left his office, my frustration boiled over. I asked aloud, “How can a fellow get to be a sport announcer if he can’t get a job in a radio station ” I was waiting for the elevator when I heard MacArthur calling, “What was that you said about sports Do you know anything about football ” Then he asked me to be the announcer of an imaginary game.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Led into a studio, I stood before the microphone.
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Peter reached out his hands to me, smiling enthusiastically.
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答案 C A D D B B B C A C
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答案 D C D A B F C A E G
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答案 C D A C B D C D A D
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答案 A C B A B
1．B
【原文】M: How about a cup of tea
W: Yes, please. What kind of tea do you have
M: There’s Earl Grey tea, English breakfast tea and mixed fruit tea.
W: Please make me the second one with a bit of milk.
2．A
【原文】W: The Colosseum is awesome! I can’t believe people built it.
M: Oh, so you went to Rome. Do you know how old that ancient city is, Nice
W: No, I’ve never paid attention to that.
M: It truly touched me that it’s over 2,700 years old.
3．C
【原文】M: I just got the greatest idea. What if we set up a fireplace in the living room It will bring warmth in winter.
W: I wouldn’t call it the “greatest idea”. On the contrary, it sounds very silly. Have you counted how much it would cost us Plus it might not be safe.
4．C
【原文】W: Honey, could you please help sharpen the knives I can’t cut this steak.
M: Just a second. I’m a little busy cleaning the floor and then I’ll bathe our dog. Why don’t you learn how to do it yourself
W: What for You do it extremely well.
5．C
【原文】W: Did you hear that our PE teacher added swimming lessons to our program We will go to the city stadium every Tuesday.
M: I can’t believe it. Are you sure
W: Yes, Miss Grouper just announced it in a meeting.
6．C 7．A
【原文】W: Zach, I know you are studying computer science. I’d like to create a website, but I have no idea how to do it.
M: That’s not difficult at all unless you need something really advanced.
W: No, that’s not necessary. Just a simple website where people can see my paintings. That would be enough.
M: Sure. I can show you the way.
W: So when do I get to meet you
M: Tomorrow, if I can fix it.
W: Okay, see you at the dormitory.
8．B 9．A
【原文】M: Pam, look at the supermarket on that hill near the park. Can you imagine if I forget to buy something there and have to run all the way up and down again That’s crazy!
W: Well, it’s hard. But if you do it daily, you would be slim and fit.
M: I know. Actually, I signed up for a tennis course in the gym near my home yesterday.
W: When do you begin
M: Tomorrow morning. I’ve got an appointment with the coach. He is going to help me fix my weight problem.
W: So, how many pounds do you plan to lose in the first month
M: Not sure yet. I will also follow the diet he has suggested.
W: Oh, no chicken wings from KFC
M: Nope. From now on, I will say goodbye to high-calorie foods.
10．C 11．C 12．A
【原文】M: Helen, come and see my new car!
W: Oh, I didn’t even notice it. It’s black. Wasn’t your old car also black
M: The color is the same, but this is a Mercedes. My old one was a BMW.
W: Ha-ha, you know, I can only find the difference in color and size. I don’t know any brands.
M: Don’t you see this car has four doors, and my old one had only two
W: Oh, yes, now I see the slight difference.
M: So, what do you think of it
W: It looks cool. Hmm…By the way, my brother is going to attend a graduation ceremony tomorrow. My car broke down and was sent to the repair shop. So could you give him a ride
M: No problem. My mom will have a regular checkup in the hospital. It’s not out of my way.
W: That sounds wonderful. Thanks a million.
13．B 14．A 15．B 16．A
【原文】M: Celia, I have two tickets for the theater for Saturday night. Would you like to go with me
W: Hmm…I’m interested. Tell me more.
M: OK. I got these tickets from one of my clients, and the seat numbers are…
W: Oh, I’m just asking about the play.
M: To Kill a Mockingbird. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. The play begins at 8:00 p.m.
W: Oh, yes, I know it. I’ve read this novel whose author is Harper Lee. Is Richard Coyle in it
M: Yes, he is one of the leading roles.
W: Great. I’m in. When will we meet at the theater At 7:45 p.m.
M: I was hoping you wouldn’t mind joining me for dinner before the play. I reserved a table for two in Bocca di Lupo.
W: Bocca di Lupo Sounds fancy. But it’s a little far from my house.
M: Yes. I can pick you up. At 5:30
W: That sounds like a date. Okay, see you then.
17．C 18．A 19．B 20．B
【原文】Good morning, everyone. My family name is Neeson. I want to tell you in advance that your grades here won't affect your final score, but it will be nice if you learn something new here. Our school is one of the first schools in the city to include this course in the school program, so we can call it “an experiment”. Through the course, you will learn how to cook. In today's class, you're going to learn “Introduction to Cooking”. I'm sure some of you have cooked something for yourself before. Or maybe some of you helped your parents in the kitchen or your grandparents with the family reunion. I personally think it's an important skill, so I will try to pass on my knowledge to you. Every week, we have 50 minutes to spend together here. During this period of time, you will learn how to make one dish. All the tools and ingredients will be supplied by the city government, organizer of this program. In addition, before every class you will choose what dish to cook next. After the class, the dish which gets the most likes will win the title “Dish of the Day”. So, do you feel excited I do!
21．C 22．A 23．D
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍了五个观看体育直播的平台及费用。
21．细节理解题。根据第一段“We did our best to figure out what’s available where, and how much it’ll cost to stream live sporting events on each service.(我们尽了最大努力弄清楚在哪里可以看到什么，以及在每个服务上直播体育赛事需要多少钱。)”可知，本文主要介绍了五个观看体育直播的平台及费用，因此只有体育迷会发现该文章信息有用。故选C。
22．细节理解题。根据第一段“There’s no single be-all and end-all streaming service for full access to live sports-yet.(目前还没有一种能够全面观看体育直播的流媒体服务。)”可知，目前还没有单一的流媒体服务可以完全访问体育直播。故选A。
23．细节理解题。根据Peacock部分的内容可知，Peacock不能看NBA，根据Hulu+Live TV部分“Included in $76. 99/month Live TV base plan(包含在$76.99/月直播电视基础计划里)”，Max部分“Base plus $9. 99/month(基础加9.99美元/月)”，Amazon Prime Video部分“Included in $8.99/month base plan(包含在8.99美元/月的基本计划里)”可知，Amazon Prime Video观看NBA的价格最低。故选D。
24．D 25．B 26．B 27．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Andy在圣诞节前意外发现妈妈为他准备的自行车礼物，感到震惊和内疚，决定在圣诞节当天给妈妈一个惊喜，最终在圣诞早晨真正感受到了惊喜和幸福。
24．细节理解题。由文章第一段中“Mom’s bedroom opened onto a community hallway, so she kept the door locked, but needing a safety pin, Andy took the key from its hiding place, unlocked the door and stepped in. (妈妈的卧室对着一条社区走廊，所以她把门锁上了，但安迪需要一个安全别针，于是他从藏钥匙的地方拿出钥匙，打开门走了进去。)”可知，Andy进入妈妈的卧室是为了找安全别针。故选D。
25．细节理解题。由文章第二段中“He was deeply moved by the discovery and yet sickened by the knowledge that, bursting into her room like this, he had robbed her of the pleasure of seeing him astonished and delighted on Christmas day. (他被这个发现深深打动，但同时也感到痛苦，因为他这样闯入妈妈的房间，剥夺了她在圣诞节那天看到他惊讶和高兴的机会。)”和第三段中“Nothing must deny her the happiness of seeing him completely amazed on Christmas day. (什么也不能阻止她在圣诞节那天看到他完全惊讶的快乐。)”可知，Andy担心他的发现可能会破坏妈妈的快乐。故选B。
26．词句猜测题 根据第四段中“In his bedroom Andy began composing and testing exclamations of delight (在卧室里，安迪开始构思和测试喜悦的感叹)”和“ith all teeth fully exposed (露出所有的牙齿)”可知，此处描写Andy想表示出喜悦，咧嘴一笑，所有牙齿都完全暴露在外，安迪在练习表演“笑”，grin意为“笑”。故选B。
27．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第二段中“He was deeply moved by the discovery and yet sickened by the knowledge that, bursting into her room like this, he had robbed her of the pleasure of seeing him astonished and delighted on Christmas day. (他被这个发现深深打动，但同时也感到痛苦，因为他这样闯入妈妈的房间，剥夺了她在圣诞节那天看到他惊讶和高兴的机会。)”、倒数第三段中“That Christmas morning Andy came out of his bedroom and saw Mom’s presents had been placed under the tree during the night, a few small brightly wrapped packages, but no bicycle. Andy supposed mom had found the bike just too expensive and sent it back. (那个圣诞节的早晨，安迪从卧室里出来，看到妈妈的礼物已经在夜里被放在了树下，有几个包装明亮的小包裹，但没有自行车。安迪以为妈妈觉得自行车太贵了，就把它退回去了。)”、最后一段““All right now, don’t carry on about it. It’s only a bicycle,” mom said. Still, Andy knew that she was as happy as he was to see her so happy. (“好了，别再提这件事了。这只是一辆自行车，”妈妈说。不过，安迪知道，看到她这么高兴，她和他一样高兴。)”可知，Andy发现礼物后感到内疚，想办法确保妈妈能在圣诞节当天看到他完全惊讶和高兴的样子。圣诞节的早晨，没有看到自行车，以为妈妈觉得自行车太贵了，就把它退回去了，妈妈说不用提这件事，但是他知道她和他一样高兴，这几个细节都能体现出安迪做事能够顾及和理解妈妈的感受，可推测出Andy懂事又体贴。故选B。
28．C 29．A 30．C 31．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是研究者认为学习使用多种语言可给予大脑更多锻炼，延缓罹患老年痴呆时间。
28．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“His motivation ran deeper than a passion for pastries---my grandmother developed signs of Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症) disease in her early 70s, and studies suggest that being bilingual can delay the onset of the condition by up to five years.(他的动机不仅仅是对糕点的热爱——我的奶奶在70岁出头时出现了阿尔茨海默病的迹象，研究表明，会说两种语言可以将这种疾病的发病推迟至多五年。)”可知，作者的父亲学习法语是希望他的大脑能保持健康。故选C。
29．细节理解题。根据文章第五段“So if the second language is used a lot, you’re getting that cognitive training.(所以如果经常使用第二语言，你就得到了认知训练。)”可知，经常说多种语言对大脑健康的好处是大脑得到定期训练。故选A。
30．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“In theory, by improving these types of processes, the brain becomes better adapted to the damage caused by diseases like dementia—a concept known as cognitive reserve. The stronger your mental faculties, the thinking goes, the longer you can function normally, even if your brain health starts to decline as you are getting old.(从理论上讲，通过改善这些类型的过程，大脑可以更好地适应痴呆症等疾病造成的损害——这是一个被称为认知储备的概念。这种想法认为，你的心智能力越强，你能正常工作的时间就越长，即使你的大脑健康随着年龄的增长而开始衰退。)”可知，学习是一生的旅程。故选C。
31．推理判断题。根据第一段“His motivation ran deeper than a passion for pastries---my grandmother developed signs of Alzheimer’s (阿尔兹海默症) disease in her early 70s, and studies suggest that being bilingual can delay the onset of the condition by up to five years.(他的动机不仅仅是对糕点的热爱——我的奶奶在70岁出头时出现了阿尔茨海默病的迹象，研究表明，会说两种语言可以将这种疾病的发病推迟至多五年。)”根据文章第二段“Drawn by that potential benefit, many people, like my father, have attempted to pick up a new language in adulthood.（受到这种潜在好处的吸引，许多人，包括我的父亲，都尝试在成年后学习一门新语言）”可知，学习语言可帮助中老年人延缓罹患痴呆的年龄，作者对于父亲学习法语是支持的。故选D。
32．C 33．D 34．A 35．B
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章介绍了联合国教科文组织新增的26个世界遗产地，包括巴西的莱斯科伊斯马兰赫塞斯国家公园、泰国的普帕拉巴特历史公园和意大利的阿皮亚古道等，强调了这些遗产地的保护和旅游价值。
32．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“UNESCO provides financial and other support to the sites so they can be preserved, repaired, and protected for future generations to enjoy.(联合国教科文组织为这些遗址提供财政和其他支持，以便它们能够得到保存、修复和保护，供子孙后代享用)”可知，联合国教科文组织帮助保护具有普遍价值的地标做法之一是为其提供财政支持。故选C。
33． 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Also added was Phu Phra Bat Historical Park in Thailand. The park is renowned for its unique rock formations, ancient art, and petroglyphs (rock engravings), which provide valuable insights into early human life and religion.(还增加了泰国的普帕拉巴特历史公园。该公园以其独特的岩层、古代艺术和岩画（岩石雕刻）而闻名，这些岩画为早期人类生活和宗教提供了宝贵的见解)”可知，东南亚新增加的遗址以其独特的岩石构造而闻名。故选D。
34．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“When a place is added to the list, tourism and the economy in the area often get a boost. (当一个地方被添加到名单中时，该地区的旅游业和经济通常会得到推动)”可知，列入世界遗产名录的地方，旅游业和经济通常会得到提升，因此当地人可能会有更多的就业机会。故选A。
35．主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其第一段“UNESCO has added 26 new sites to its annual World Heritage List, which features diverse historical, cultural, and natural landmarks. UNESCO is run by the United Nations (group of 193 nations) and designates places of “outstanding universal value to humanity” as World Heritage Sites. UNESCO provides financial and other support to the sites so they can be preserved, repaired, and protected for future generations to enjoy.(联合国教科文组织（UNESCO）在其年度《世界遗产名录》（World Heritage List）中新增了26处遗址，其中包括各种历史、文化和自然地标。联合国教科文组织由联合国（193个国家组成的集团）管理，将“对人类具有突出普遍价值”的地方指定为世界遗产。联合国教科文组织为这些遗址提供资金和其他支持，使其得以保存、修复和保护，供子孙后代享用)”可知这则新闻介绍了26个新增的世界文化遗产遗址的情况，所以最好的标题是：被命名的新遗产。故选B。
36．F 37．C 38．A 39．E 40．G
【导语】本文是说明文。文章通过列举四条从电影中提炼出的生活准则，对读者进行劝导和建议，旨在帮助读者更好地面对生活、处理人际关系以及调整心态。
36．根据本段小标题“1. Make peace with your past so it won’t mess with your present.(1. 与你的过去和平相处，这样它就不会扰乱你的现在)”可知，本段主题是不要让过去的事影响自己，再根据前文“Open the closet and let in some light.(打开壁橱，让光线进来)”可知，F项“Otherwise, our past will forever be a drag on our heels.(否则，我们的过去将永远拖累我们的脚步)”符合本段主题，且和前文构成转折关系，符合文意。故选F项。
37．分析设空，空处应是本段小标题，为本段中心句，根据后文“Sometimes, you can’t find the power to move on immediately. Sometimes, you really want to kick yourself. That too is part of life. What you can do is allow time to pass.(有时候，你无法找到立即向前看的力量。有时候，你真想踹自己一脚。这也是生活的一部分。你能做的就是让时间流逝)”可知，本段主要讲述，需要让时间来治愈自己的伤疤，所以C项“Time heals everything, so give it time.(时间能治愈一切，所以给它时间)”符合本段主题，为本段小标题。故选C项。
38．根据前文“Sometimes, you can’t find the power to move on immediately. Sometimes, you really want to kick yourself. That too is part of life. What you can do is allow time to pass. I know you want to just fix everything and move on, but if you stitch a wound poorly, it’ll get worse down the road.(有时候，你无法找到立即向前看的力量。有时候，你真想踹自己一脚。这也是生活的一部分。你能做的就是让时间流逝。我知道你想把一切都解决了，然后继续生活，但如果你把伤口缝得不好，以后会变得更糟)”可知，A项“So take time.(所以要慢慢来)”和前文构成因果关系，并且引出下文“Sometimes, even what heals leaves a scar (伤疤). Those will be with us forever. The least we can do is let them mend properly.(有时候，治愈的东西也会留下疤痕。这些将永远伴随着我们。我们至少可以让他们好好修补一下)”。故选A项。
39．根据前文“Mark Twain said, “Comparison is the death of joy.”(马克·吐温说过：“攀比是快乐的死亡。”)”可知，此处是在讲述攀比的坏处，所以E项“Worse, it’s also the birth of misfortune.(更糟糕的是，这也是不幸的诞生)”是进一步讲述攀比的坏处，符合此处主题。故选E项。
40．根据本段小标题“Smile, for you don’t own all the problems in the world.(微笑吧，因为你并不拥有世界上所有的问题)”可知，本段主要讲述，我们应该微笑面对世界，在根据前文“Haley, 22, has Moebius syndrome (摩比斯综合征). She has never smiled in her life.(22岁的海莉患有莫比斯综合症。她一生中从未笑过)”可知，G项“There is someone on this planet literally dying to smile.(这个星球上有一个人真的非常渴望微笑)”即符合本段主题，又是对前文的进一步说明，符合文意。故选G项。
41．C 42．D 43．A 44．C 45．B 46．D 47．C 48．D 49．A 50．D 51．A 52．C 53．B 54．A 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了英国宇航员Tim Peake在他的书籍Space: The human story中，对太空探索的传奇故事进行了叙述。
41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，在现实中，这个地方充满了风险，有时甚至是悲剧。A. gravity重力；B. options选择；C. risks风险；D. desire渴望。根据下文“and sometimes tragedy”可知，这个地方是充满风险的。故选C。
42．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一次，英国宇航员Tim Peake在他的Space: The human story一书中讲述了它的传奇故事。A. forgotten忘记；B. noticed注意到；C. remembered记得；D. told讲述。根据上文“its legendary tale”和下文“by British astronaut Tim Peake in his book Space: The human story”可知，英国宇航员Tim Peake讲述这个故事。故选D。
43．考查名词短语辨析。句意：目前担任European Space Agency大使的Peake说，这是一种过山车式的体验，“我们试图让自己的工作变得不寻常——普通人做着不平凡的工作。”A. roller coaster过山车；B. roller skating滑旱冰；C. honor roll荣誉榜；D. rock&roll摇滚。根据第一段“a place that is filled with risks and sometimes tragedy”可知，太空中风险很多，所以在太空中就像是坐过山车一样，故选A。
44．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：目前担任European Space Agency大使的Peake说，这是一种过山车式的体验，“我们试图让自己的工作变得不寻常——普通人做着不平凡的工作。”A. attractive有吸引力的；B. ethnic民族的；C. ordinary普通的；D. native本地的。根据下文“people doing extraordinary jobs”可知，此处是指普通人做不平凡的工作。故选C。
45．考查副词词义辨析。句意：目前担任European Space Agency大使的Peake说，这是一种过山车式的体验，“我们试图让自己的工作变得不寻常——普通人做着不平凡的工作。”A. absolutely绝对地，完全地；B. currently目前；C. definitely肯定地，当然；D. typically典型地。根据下文“an ambassador for the European Space Agency”可知，Peake目前是European Space Agency的大使。故选B。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：这本书中包含的一张照片的主图像展示了迄今为止最伟大的壮举：1969年7月20日人类首次登月。A. attaches粘，贴；B. complains抱怨；C. gathers聚集；D. features特写。根据上文“The main image of one photo”和下文“the biggest feat”可知，那张照片是对那次伟大壮举的特写。故选D。
47．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这本书中包含的一张照片的主图像展示了迄今为止最伟大的壮举：1969年7月20日人类首次登月。A. fatal致命的；B. final最后的；C. first第一次的；D. funny有趣的。根据下文“on 20 July 1969”和历史知识可知，1969年7月20日人类首次登月，空格处意为“第一次的”。故选C。
48．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这不是Neil Armstrong迈出第一步的代表性照片，而是Buzz Aldrin在月球表面行走的一张更像是被偷拍的照片（由Neil Armstrong拍摄）。A. script剧本，讲稿；B. ceremony仪式，典礼；C. element元素；D. shot照片、镜头。根据上文“The main image of one photo”可知，此处是说这不是Neil Armstrong迈出第一步的代表性照片。故选D。
49．考查连词/副词词义辨析。句意：这不是Neil Armstrong迈出第一步的代表性照片，而是Buzz Aldrin在月球表面行走的一张更像是被偷拍的照片（由Neil Armstrong拍摄）。A. but但是；B. therefore因此；C. however然而；D. otherwise否则。根据上文“of Neil Armstrong’s first steps”和下文“a more candid picture (taken by Armstrong) of Buzz Aldrin walking across the lunar surface”可知，前后两句是转折关系，空格处用but。注意however虽表转折，但空后要有逗号，故选A。
50．考查动词短语辨析。句意：4天前，阿波罗11号登月任务出发了，这是一张引人注目的发射照片。A. hoped for希望；B. longed for渴望；C. provided for供养，赡养；D. set off for出发前往。根据上文“the Apollo 11 mission”和下文“the moon”可知，阿波罗11号是出发前往月球。故选D。
51．考查介词词义辨析。句意：在照片的左边，可以看到Ed White在1965年6月的双子座4号任务中进行太空行走，当时他漂浮在地球上空大约150公里处。A. above在……上方；B. besides除……之外（还）；C. aside在旁边；D. behind在……后面。根据上文“Ed White can be seen spacewalking”可知，此处是指他在地球上方行走。故选A。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Ed White和宇航员Gus Grissom和Roger Chaffe被安排参加阿波罗1号任务，这是阿波罗11号的前身，计划于1967年2月发射进入地球轨道。A. admitted承认；B. chosen选择；C. intended计划；D. pursued追求。根据下文“to launch into orbit around Earth in February 1967”可知，阿波罗1号任务计划于1967年2月发射进入地球轨道。故选C。
53．考查副词词义辨析。句意：不幸的是，1967年1月27日，在一次试验过程中发生火灾后，这三人全部遇难。A. Unusually通常；B. Unfortunately不幸的是；C. Unfairly不公平地；D. Uncertainly不确定地。根据下文“all three died on 27 January 1967”可知，三个都死了，这是不幸的事情。故选B。
54．考查名词词义辨析。句意：考虑到未来，Peake说：“我们正在考虑建立一个月球站，成为通往火星的垫脚石。随着国际空间站（ISS）即将退役，我觉得现在是时候把整个故事更新了。”A. future将来；B. competitions竞争；C. scenery风景；D. tradition传统。根据下文“We’re looking at establishing a lunar station and stepping stones to Mars”可知，这是Peake对未来的展望，空格处意为“未来”。故选A。
55．考查动词词义辨析。句意：考虑到未来，Peake说：“我们正在考虑建立一个月球站，成为通往火星的垫脚石。随着国际空间站（ISS）即将退役，我觉得现在是时候把整个故事更新了。”A. give给；B. bring带来，使处于某种状况；C. make制作；D. take拿走。根据上文“We’re looking at establishing a lunar station and stepping stones to Mars”和下文“the whole story up to date”可知，Peake的意思是现在是时候把整个故事更新了，bring sth. up to date是固定短语，意为“使某物更新”。故选B。
56．located 57．Definitely 58．owner 59．to promote 60．beginning 61．a 62．that/which 63．but/yet 64．called 65．procedures
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是位于巴黎圣母院附近的“功夫刀削面”餐馆如何成为巴黎的一个热门打卡点，并成功推广中国传统美食和文化的故事。
56．考查非谓语动词。句意：位于巴黎圣母院大教堂旁边的功夫刀削面餐厅每天都吸引着长长的游客队伍，只为一份刀削面。句中谓语是draws，空格处用非谓语动词形式作状语，restaurant和locate之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，故填located。
57．考查副词。句意：当然，在奥运会期间，它成为了法国首都一个受欢迎的打卡地点。空格处用副词作状语，修饰整个句子，definite的副词是definitely，意为“当然”，位于句首，首字母大写，故填Definitely。
58．考查名词。句意：难怪这家餐厅36岁的老板郭章龙在中国社交媒体平台上拥有近1000万粉丝。Guo Zhanglong是这家餐厅的主人，空格处意为“主人”，是owner，他是一个人，因此空格处用单数，故填owner。
59．考查不定式。句意：我真的很想在欧洲推广优秀的中国传统美食和文化。want to do sth.是固定短语，意为“想要做某事”，因此空格处用不定式to promote。故填to promote。
60．考查名词。句意：2020年初，郭的岳母、面条大师Sun Shenglin从山西大同来到法国游玩。at the beginning of是固定短语，意为“在……之初”，因此空格处是beginning。故填beginning。
61．考查冠词。句意：2020年初，郭的岳母、面条大师Sun Shenglin从山西大同来到法国游玩。visit是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，visit是辅音音素开头，因此不定冠词用a，故填a。
62．考查定语从句。句意：在2022年春节期间，郭组织了一场庆祝活动，吸引了200多人。空格处引导的是限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词celebration是庆祝活动，因此空格处用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。
63．考查连词。句意：他们准备了很多中国菜，但还是不够。根据语境可知，句子表示“他们准备了很多中国菜，但还是不够”，空格处意为“但是”，用but/yet，故填but/yet。
64．考查时态。句意：当客人们看着Sun高速切开100多公斤的面团，并把面团扔进锅里时，他们称她为功夫大师。空格处是谓语，由watched可知，句子时态是一般过去时，空格处用过去式，故填called。
65．考查名词复数。句意：第二天，郭完成了在巴黎一个露天市场摆摊卖刀削面的必要手续，很快使它成为市场上最引人注目的摊位。procedure是可数名词，是可数名词，不止一个，因此空格处用复数，故填procedures。
66．Pro:
Dear Albert,
I am keen on a financial management course although someone may argue it is a waste of time. I think such a course would be beneficial.
Firstly, it can teach us the value of money. Secondly, we can learn to use money wisely in our life. Finally, relative knowledge can better prepare us to adapt to our future life.
In closing, I strongly believe the course would be popular with students because it is not only interesting but useful as well.
Yours,
Li Hua
Con:
Dear Albert,
I don’t think the course is necessary. Despite sounding fashionable and high-end, it is a waste of time.
To begin with, our main mission is to study, leaving little time for irrelevant stuff. For another, we are too young to own sufficient money calling for management. Last but not least, money is not everything, not deserving so much emphasis in students’ life.
In short, the majority of students are not interested in the course, so I don’t think it is a good idea.
Yours,
Li Hua
67． Led into a studio, I stood before the microphone. It was beyond my expectation that I was eventually given an opportunity. Despite feeling at a loss for the requirement, I was determined to grasp this precious chance. Suddenly it occurred to me that I watched a magnificent game last autumn in my college. In no time I began. I was completely absorbed in my announcement until I saw Peter, who folded his arms before his chest, signal to me to stop.
Peter reached out his hands to me, smiling enthusiastically. Then he said I was hired. I stared at him, mechanically uttering words of gratitude and promised he would not regret later. Bidding farewell to my new boss, I was in seventh heaven and could not wait to rush home and share the good news with my parents. Surely mom was right when she told me that something good wouldn’t have happened if not for that previous disappointment. That was definitely the reason why one must carry on.
