单元素养测评卷(一)
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第一部分
录音稿
Text 1
W: Can you tell me where the oil is
M: I’m pretty sure that it’s at the end of shelf four, just beside those sausages and frozen food.
Text 2
W: Hi, Jack, I just came back yesterday. Anything new while I was away
M: Congratulations, Susan! It’s said that you’ll be promoted to manager and become my immediate boss.
Text 3
W: Sir, have you got any small change
M: Sorry, I only have a 100-dollar bill.
W: OK. It doesn’t matter. Here’s your change: 54 dollars.
Text 4
M: How nice it is to be home again with all the family!
W: Did you enjoy your journey
M: Well, yes, all trips have good and bad points, but this one had mostly good ones.
W: So did you get any souvenirs
Text 5
M: It is a pity that you missed the art exhibition.
W: Really
M: Yeah. Many visitors wouldn’t tear themselves away from the paintings. It is indeed a great feast of eyes. I want to visit it again.
Text 6
W: Is there any way I can get to Los Angeles as soon as possible My flight from New York didn’t arrive on time, so I missed my connecting flight.
M: Well, let me check. We don’t have any direct flights, but if you’re willing to stop over in San Francisco, there’s a flight leaving in 20 minutes. That will be your best choice for now.
W: As long as it gets me to Los Angeles in one piece, I’ll take it. Would there be any extra charge
M: No, ma’am. Here is your ticket and please hurry to gate number 20. The ground crew will be waiting for you.
Text 7
M: Mary, what do you usually have for American breakfast
W: I usually have bread, fried eggs and a cup of coffee for it. What about you, Paul
M: I like to have ham and eggs, bread and butter, vegetable salad and orange juice, a usual English breakfast as my family do.
W: More and more young people in China have come to like the Western breakfast. They think it’s very convenient and good for health.
M: Having Western food for breakfast is good for one’s health. In England, since most people begin working early in the afternoon, they often have fast food for lunch such as sandwiches, apple pies and pizzas at their workplace.
W: We often have lunch in a dining hall.
M: Do you have the habit of drinking afternoon tea with cakes
W: No, we usually wait for dinner. It’s the biggest meal of the day. All the members of the family come home and sit together to enjoy their dishes.
Text 8
W: Mr Hibberd’s office.
M: Hello, can I speak to Brian Hibberd, please
W: I’m afraid he’s at a meeting until lunchtime. Can I take a message
M: Well, I’d like to arrange an appointment to see him, please. It’s Peter Jefferson here.
W: Could you hold on for a minute, Mr Jefferson I’ll just look in the diary. So when’s convenient for you
M: Some time this week if possible. I guess he will be away the following week.
W: Yes, that’s right. He will be on holiday for a fortnight.
M: Well, I need to see him before he leaves. So would Wednesday be okay
W: Wednesday Let me see. He’s out of office all morning. But he’s free in the afternoon, after about three.
M: Three o’clock is difficult. But I could make it after four.
W: So shall we say 4:15 Wednesday this week, in Mr Hibberd’s office
M: That sounds fine. Thanks very much.
W: Okay, then. Bye.
Text 9
M: Hi, Linda.
W: Hi, James. What are you doing in the mall I thought you said you avoid these places. And here you are.
M: Oh, I still do it but it’s my roommate’s birthday tomorrow and I am looking to get him a present. He’s not exactly the easiest person to find a present for.
W: Have you any idea what to get
M: Not really. You know, I hate buying gifts for somebody because they can never be perfect.
W: Perhaps you are trying too hard to get something very impressive or decorative. I always think a gift should be practical. Why don’t you think of something he might like or something that he will most likely get soon
M: Oh, I know. His backpack is worn out. Maybe I should get him a backpack instead.
W: Here you go. It sounds like a perfect gift.
M: Gosh, now I am wondering which colour I should pick. He is really particular about the colour.
W: That’s not difficult. What was the colour of the last one he chose He obviously chose it for a reason.
Text 10
W: OK, everyone. The first thing we are going to do today is take some dirt and put it into our pots. Add enough into the pot so that it is about halfway full. There will be a little mark on the pot where the halfway point is. Make sure the dirt is loose so that the seed will have room to push out its roots. Next, you will make a little hole about three inches deep that is about the length of your finger. Place the apple seed inside the hole, and cover it up. The last bit of the process we will do today is water the seed. Be careful not to use too much water or you would hurt the tree before it even grows! I count to three as I am pouring. That should be enough water for now. The next step is patience! At first, you will want to put the pot inside for the first few months. Having it safely inside will keep away animals who want to eat it. You will also want to keep it close to a window to make sure the tree is getting a lot of sun. You should water your plant twice a day. On average, the tree will be ready to go outside in around three months.
第二部分
第一节
A
【文章大意】 本文是应用文。文章详细地介绍了从伦敦出发前往巨石阵和温莎城堡的一日游行程,包括景点的介绍、参观顺序以及游客需要携带的物品等。
21.A 细节理解题。根据第一段“After a warm reception from your tour manager at your dedicated pick-up point in London, settle in your comfortable coach as we set out on our journey towards Stonehenge.”(在伦敦的专门接机点,您的旅游经理热情接待您后,我们将在舒适的大巴上安顿下来,开始前往巨石阵的旅程。)以及第二段“After visiting Stonehenge, we drive to Windsor Castle, which is home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history.”(参观完巨石阵后,我们开车前往温莎城堡,这里是皇室成员的家,有着1000年的皇家历史。)可知,参加者将参观两个旅游景点。故选A项。
22.A 细节理解题。根据ESSENTIALS TO CARRY WITH YOU下的“We recommend you wear comfortable clothing and carry essentials such as a jacket or jumper, dry snacks, water, tissues, chargers, power banks, etc, in your handbag as access to the luggage hold is only possible until a comfort stop or arrival at your destination.”可知,“我们”建议你把你的必需品放在手提包里,因为大巴行驶时,行李舱是无法接近的。故选A项。
23.B 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Click here to go through the general information and Terms & Conditions before booking and travelling.”(在预订及旅行前,请点击此处浏览一般资料和条款及条件。)可知,click here只会出现在网页当中,所以推知本文来自一个网页。故选B项。
B
【文章大意】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了14岁的Sharanya创造了一个太阳能垃圾收集机器人,该机器人将在保护环境方面发挥至关重要的作用。
24.B 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“I learned from a science journal that solar panels moving to always face the sun collect more energy than stationary ones. So I determined to design a trash-collecting robot powered by a sun-tracking solar panel.”可知,Sharanya在一本科学杂志上了解的知识使她打算设计一个以阳光追踪太阳能电池板为动力的机器人。故选B项。
25.A 段落大意题。根据文章第三段“However, Sharanya had no experience in robotics, so it was a completely new experience…‘It’s difficult to follow the scientific method, but sticking to this and changing just one variable at a time gets you the best results,’ Sharanya says.”可知,这段主要讲Sharanya不断的坚持和尝试促成了她的成功。故选A项。
26.C 推理判断题。根据文章第四段“This pan also contains a metal-detecting sensor to sort metal recyclables into the appropriate place.”以及“One end of the robot has a rubbish-collecting moveable arm with a pan to gather objects and drop them into the trash or recycling bins.”可知,金属探测传感器是用来发现收集金属的,而物体探测传感器应该是用来发现收集垃圾这样的物体的。故选C项。
27.D 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“In tests, the sun-tracking solar panel generated more power than a stationary one over six hours…Sharanya is confident that the robot will soon sort plastic and glass by striking the items and detecting the difference in their frequencies.”可知,作者最后一段想说明该机器人前景广阔。故选D项。
C
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了人们有时会自愿选择困难而非轻松的事情的现象,并探讨了这种现象背后的心理机制及其在日常生活中的应用。
28.D 细节理解题。根据第一段“But sometimes—whether it’s running a marathon, climbing a mountain, or assembling furniture—we willingly choose difficulty over ease. Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist at the University of Toronto, calls this the effort paradox.”可知,努力悖论指的是我们有时会选择困难而非轻松的事情。故选D项。
29.B 细节理解题。根据第三段“In a study by a psychiatrist at Stanford University School of Medicine, mice learned to poke (捅,推) their noses into a hole to obtain juice. When the number of pokes it took to receive juice was raised, or mild electric shocks were given, more dopamine was released in the striatum, a brain region important for motivation and experiencing reward. It also found that people rewarded for choosing a more difficult task opt (选择)for the difficult version the next time, even if it no longer comes with a reward. This appreciation of hard work transfers to unrelated tasks, from school and sports to work and parenting.”可知,斯坦福大学医学院的一项研究表明当获取果汁需要更多的推鼻动作或受到轻微电击时,老鼠的大脑中会释放更多的多巴胺。人们会因为选择更困难的任务而获得奖励,并且这种对努力工作的欣赏会转移到不相关的任务中。这说明努力虽然有成本,但也会被重视。故选B项。
30.C 词义猜测题。根据第一段“But sometimes—whether it’s running a marathon, climbing a mountain, or assembling furniture—we willingly choose difficulty over ease. Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist at the University of Toronto, calls this the effort paradox.”(但有时——无论是跑马拉松、爬山还是组装家具——我们心甘情愿地选择困难而非轻松的事情。多伦多大学的心理学家迈克尔·因兹利希特将此称为努力悖论。)以及第四段“Still, putting down our phones and seeking…may be difficult at first.”(不过,一开始放下手机并寻求……可能会很困难。)可知,exertion 在此处意为“努力”。故选C项。
31.D 细节理解题。根据最后一段“‘Sometimes the same effort can become boring and frustrating, so keep it fresh: find a new park to walk through or save a favourite show or podcast for the gym. We can strive (力争) for a healthier balance between seeking pleasure and embracing challenges,’ Lembke says.”可知,莱姆克建议找到一些有刺激性的东西来完成需要努力的事情。故选D 项。
D
【文章大意】 本文是一篇说明文。全球水体受到气候变化、污染和需求等影响,正面临越来越大的压力。一家科技公司研发了一种似鱼机器人,该机器人可帮助采集水下数据,有助于水道的管理。
32.A 推理判断题。根据第一段“The world’s oceans, lakes and rivers are under increasing pressure from climate change, growing demand, urbanization, and pollution, threatening their ability to sustain life.”和第二段“‘Without better data to understand the health of increasingly stressed waterways, the fight to save these most precious resources will be ineffective,’ said the co-founder of a technology company. ‘Virtually every waterway is polluted to an extent where the ecosystem just can’t balance back anymore,’ he explains.”和第三段中的“The company is aiming to fill that information gap using fishlike robots that collect data from underwater environments.”可知,前两段首先描述了全球水体面临的压力和威胁,随后引出了一位科技公司联合创始人的观点,强调了缺乏有效数据来了解水体健康状况的问题,为下文介绍该公司使用似鱼机器人收集水下环境数据的技术做铺垫,因此前两段的目的是引入正文话题。故选A。
33.C 推理判断题。根据第四段“He says it’s important that the robots can integrate into natural habitats—swimming among other creatures without disturbing them and moving around obstacles smoothly.”和第五段“The company has put its technology to use in different regions. It has operated in both fresh and salt water, near dams, and in harbours and fish farms, checking things like water quality and fish health and collecting data wherever they go. The CEO of the company said its technology could be used in the region for water management, sustainable aquaculture (水产养殖) operations, and monitoring the health of corals.”可知,该机器人能潜入水下自然栖息地,和其他生物一起游泳而不打扰它们,并能顺利地绕过障碍物,且在不同水域可运行,有多种作用,这说明该机器人在水下可以高效地工作。故选C。
34.B 段落大意题。根据第五段“The company has put its technology to use in different regions. It has operated in both fresh and salt water, near dams, and in harbours and fish farms, checking things like water quality and fish health and collecting data wherever they go. The CEO of the company said its technology could be used in the region for water management, sustainable aquaculture (水产养殖) operations, and monitoring the health of corals.”可知,本段介绍了这种科技的应用场景及实例。故选B。
35.D 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Still, the company has some blocks to clear before its fishlike robots will be seen cruising (游弋) through the world’s waterways. ‘We need capital to commercialize,’ said the CEO, ‘but there are very few people who are willing to actually support those that are doing frontier technologies in the waterways.’ The founder hopes more funding will follow. He said, ‘Investors should absolutely wake up.’”可知,该公司现在面临资金的问题,需要更多资金来使这种机器人商业化。故选D。
第二节
【文章大意】 这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了如何在消极的人身边保持积极。
36.E 根据上文“A positive attitude benefits your physical and mental health. However, it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude when other people are negative. The best way is to be yourself and to form a flexible mindset.”可知,上文提到保持积极态度的最佳方法是做你自己,形成灵活的心态。后文具体介绍了一些保持积极态度的方法,由此可知,本句应承上启下。故E选项“你可以使用下面的建议来帮助你做到这一点。”符合语境,故选E。
37.G 根据上文“Be in charge of your attitude. The first step is to remember that no one can make you feel bad without your permission.”以及后文“You should remind yourself of it frequently when you are under the influence of negative people.”可知,本段主要说明了不要让他人影响自己的积极态度。故G选项“避免陷入感觉自己是他人不良态度的受害者的陷阱。”符合语境,故选G。
38.A 根据后文“If all your attention is on the negative person, you’ll be more likely to be caught in their negativity. Pay attention to what you do, and you’ll create a distance between yourself and the other person. After all, you hardly change them, but yourself. Your priority is to maintain your own happiness.”可知,本段的主旨是关注自己,A选项中focus on对应后文pay attention to。故A选项“关注自己。”符合语境,故选A。
39.C 根据上文“Repeating a motto or a phrase to yourself can help you remain positive.”可知,本句承接上文,说明座右铭或一句话的好处。故C选项“它是有意义的,对每个人来说都是高度个性化的。”符合语境,故选C。
40.F 根据后文“Then, you have to learn to say no to them, or you can’t have a life of your own. Even staying with negative people, try to make sure you’re meeting in a group rather than just the two of you. If you’re friends on social media, unfollowing the posts of the negative person is one way to minimize your contact with the person.”可知,后文主要说明了取消关注消极的人,即注意会威胁到积极性的人或事。故F选项“注意那些威胁你积极性的人或事。”符合语境,故选F。
第三部分
第一节
【文章大意】 这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了巴勒斯坦即将升入11年级的学生Mesk Abdalsalam如何从一个日常观察中获得灵感,开发出一款创新的皮肤状况诊断软件Derma X的故事。
41.C 根据上文“When searching for a science fair project, many children scratch (挠) their heads.”可知,在寻找科学展览项目时,许多孩子在努力寻找方法。故选C。offer提供;promise承诺;struggle努力,挣扎;hurry赶快。
42.B 根据下文“Motivated by the situation, Mesk took advantage of artificial intelligence to…the process.”可知,Mesk在遇到困难时,没有放弃,而是积极寻找解决办法,因此她是个例外。故选B。example例子; exception例外; follower追随者;scientist科学家。
43.D 根据“…her brother’s discomfort as he scratched the dry skin…”可知,Mesk观察到弟弟挠手肘上干燥的皮肤。故选D。cause引起;guess猜测;express表达; observe观察。
44.D 根据下文“Motivated by the situation…”可知,Mesk获得了灵感。故选D。permission允许;trust信任;support支持;inspiration灵感,鼓舞。
45.A 根据下文“Her smartphone app, called Derma X, can diagnose diverse skin diseases.”可知,Mesk开发了一个软件做助手。故选A。helper助手,帮助者;mess混乱;disaster灾难;symbol象征,符号。
46.B 根据下文“It took nearly six months for her brother to see a doctor.”可知,此处指在找不到医生的情况下。故选B。impatient没有耐心的;unavailable难以获得的,不可用的;thoughtless欠考虑的;unkind不友善的。
47.C 根据at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair可知,Mesk是参赛者之一。故选C。leader领导;organizer组织者; competitor参赛者;guard警卫。
48.A 根据software solutions to challenging problems可知,在比赛中,Mesk和其他人提出了针对各种挑战性问题的软件解决方案。故选A。present提出,提交; question质疑;replace代替;protect保护。
49.C 根据下文“It took nearly six months for her brother to see a doctor.”可知,预约医生很困难。故选C。 expensive昂贵的;risky冒险的;difficult困难的;common普通的,普遍的。
50.D 根据“…those dry areas on his arms turned out to be eczema (湿疹).”可知,在看过医生之后,弟弟的干燥皮肤区域最终被确诊为湿疹。故选D。doubtfully怀疑地;accidentally偶然地;instantly立刻,马上;eventually最终。
51.B 根据“It took nearly six months for her brother to see a doctor.”可知,Mesk利用人工智能加速了确诊皮肤病的过程。故选B。take down记下;speed up加速;stick to坚持;watch for观察等待。
52.C 根据“…skin conditions based on photographs.”可知,Mesk设计的软件可以根据照片快速确定皮肤疾病。故选C。improve提高,改善; control控制;determine确定,决定;store储存。
53.A 根据“…using over 50,000 publicly available pictures related to skin diseases.”可知,Mesk使用超过5万张与皮肤病相关的公开图片来训练软件。故选A。train训练;advertise做广告;name给……命名;identify鉴定,识别。
54.B 根据“Her smartphone app, called Derma X, can diagnose diverse skin diseases.”和due to the large database可知,Derma X的结果在很大程度上是可靠的。故选B。readable通俗易懂的;reliable可靠的;predictable可预测的;changeable多变的。
55.B 根据“…by many including a doctor who thought highly of it.”可知,很多人都接受了这款软件。故选B。fix修理;accept接受;guarantee保证;revise修改,复习。
第二节
【文章大意】 本文是一篇新闻报道。报道称小米发布了首款自研新能源汽车SU7,在新能源汽车领域取得技术突破,并计划大笔投资研发。专家指出,小米能否承担智能汽车业务所需的资金和时间仍待观察。
56.with 考查介词。此处是“with+宾语+宾语补足语”结构,用作伴随状语。故填with。
57.has undergone 考查动词时态和主谓一致。由本句时间状语over the past three years可知,本句为现在完成时,且主语the Xiaomi SU7为单数,谓语应用单数形式。故填has undergone。
58.covering 考查非谓语动词。空格处与逻辑主语the Xiaomi SU7构成主动关系,应用现在分词作状语。故填covering。
59.breakthroughs 考查名词。空格处为动词has achieved的宾语,又被technological所修饰,因此为名词;且根据句意和下文的例子可知,应为复数含义。故填breakthroughs。
mitment 考查名词。空格处被不定冠词a所修饰,应为可数名词单数作宾语。故填commitment。
61.an 考查冠词。plant为可数名词,此处为单数含义,空格处应用不定冠词修饰plant;且空格后的automobile的发音为元音音素开头。故填an。
62.respectively 考查副词。空格处修饰副词短语up 28.2 percent and 29.4 percent year on year,应用副词。故填respectively。
63.Given 考查固定搭配。given that是固定搭配,意为“鉴于,考虑到”。故填Given。
64.whether 考查连词。固定搭配whether or not后引导句子,意为“是否”,符合句意。故填whether。
65.to be seen 考查不定式的被动语态。remain to do sth表示“仍需做某事”;且see与逻辑主语whether or not Xiaomi can really afford the capital and time needed for the smart car business为被动关系,所以用不定式的被动语态。故填to be seen。
第四部分
第一节
One possible version:
Dear Mark,
I hope this e-mail finds you well. I am writing to extend a warm invitation to you to join our school’s summer Outward Bound programme, an event that promises to be both refreshing and enlightening.
The programme is scheduled to take place in the beautiful city of Lishui, renowned for its natural splendour, from July 20th to August 2nd. Our activities are designed to foster teamwork and personal growth. You can expect to participate in hiking expeditions, river rafting, and overnight camping, all while enjoying the breathtaking scenery. We’ll also engage in workshops that focus on leadership skills and environmental protection.
Your presence would absolutely be invaluable. We all look forward to your joining us and creating lasting memories together.
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
【思路点拨】 本文以作者的心理描写为线索展开,讲述了身为橄榄球队队长的作者带领球队参加冠军赛的半决赛,作者肩负着球队进入决赛和实现自己梦想的重担,比赛很激烈,但最终作者所在的球队以16比19的比分输掉了比赛。作者感到身心俱疲,他能感受到人群中失望的目光,就在作者自己觉得失望的时候,一个熟悉的声音在耳边响起。
【详解】
1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“在成千上万的欢呼声中,我认出了那个口哨声。”可知,第一段可描写作者看到父亲出现在球场边线的场景以及作者内心的想法,尤其是作者认为父亲会说些什么。
②由第二段首句内容“然后爸爸说了一句我一辈子都不会忘记的话。”可知,第二段可描写父亲对作者说了什么让作者难忘,以及作者听到这句话后的感受。
2.续写线索:熟悉的哨声—父亲出现—作者的内心活动—父亲说的话—作者的感受。
One possible version:
Among thousands of cheers, I recognized that whistle. It came from the sidelines. There he stood in his game clothing: red hat, red shirt with my number on his left breast pocket. It was my dad’s whistle. Why did he come to the sidelines What could he say What news couldn’t wait until I got home Why was it so important to remind me of the disappointment I had become Head hanging down, I walked towards him. Our eyes met, both red from heartache. I stared at him awaiting the criticism. He didn’t say, “Good game!” or “You should have done better.” No expression fell over his face.
Then Dad said something I’ll never forget for the rest of my life. He extended his muscular arm, raised a thumbs-up, and uttered, “I love you, son.” He loves me Even after I messed it up Even though the weight of the game rested on my shoulders, I missed it. He loves me Exactly. He does! All of those negative thoughts left my head. I didn’t have a father whose love was dependent on my success or failure. He accepted me, not just for the Championship. I have a father who loves me because I am his child and he is my dad. Thank you, Dad. Thank you for showing me the perfect picture of my heavenly father’s love.单元素养测评卷(一)
Unit 1
(时间:120分钟 分值: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 is the woman looking for
A.Frozen food. B.Sausage.
C.Oil.
( )2.What is the relationship between the speakers
A.Husband and wife. B.Colleagues.
C.Boss and employee.
( )3.How much does the man actually need to pay
A.46 dollars. B.54 dollars.
C.100 dollars.
( )4.What did the man do
A.He moved to a new place. B.He sold some souvenirs.
C.He took a good trip.
( )5.What does the man think of the art exhibition
A.Quite amazing. B.Rather boring.
C.Poorly organized.
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。
听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。
( )6.What is the woman’s final destination
A.New York. B.San Francisco.
C.Los Angeles.
( )7.What do we know about the woman
A.She may refuse the man’s suggestion.
B.She needn’t pay extra charge.
C.She missed her flight to New York.
听第7段材料,回答第8至10题。
( )8.What do both Mary and Paul have for breakfast
A.Ham and oranges. B.Bread and butter.
C.Bread and eggs.
( )9.Where does Paul probably come from
A.Britain. B.China. C.America.
( )10.Where does the woman often have lunch
A.In a dining hall. B.In her office.
C.In her kitchen.
听第8段材料,回答第11至13题。
( )11.Why does the man make the phone call
A.To change a meeting time.
B.To talk with Brian Hibberd.
C.To leave a message.
( )12.What is Brian Hibberd doing
A.Making a phone call. B.Going on a holiday.
C.Attending a meeting.
( )13.At what time will the man meet Brian Hibberd this Wednesday
A.At 3:00 pm. B.At 4:15 pm.
C.At 4:50 pm.
听第9段材料,回答第14至17题。
( )14.Who does James buy a gift for
A.His father. B.His sister.
C.His roommate.
( )15.What does James think of choosing a gift
A.Interesting. B.Difficult. C.Easy.
( )16.What is the most important for a gift according to Linda
A.Being impressive. B.Being decorative.
C.Being practical.
( )17.How can James choose the colour in Linda’s opinion
A.By referring to the receiver’s last backpack.
B.By choosing the most popular colour.
C.By asking the receiver’s advice.
听第10段材料,回答第18至20题。
( )18.Why should the dirt be loose
A.To fill the pot. B.To let the roots spread.
C.To let more sun in.
( )19.How does the speaker measure the water
A.By counting up. B.By using her finger.
C.By checking the pot.
( )20.What is the talk about
A.Protecting a tree. B.Growing a plant.
C.Preserving some apples.
第二部分 阅读(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 [2024·湖北武汉重点中学5G联合体高二期末]
A DAY TRIP ITINERARY (行程)
After a warm reception from your tour manager at your dedicated pick-up point in London, settle in your comfortable coach as we set out on our journey towards Stonehenge. The world’s most famous prehistoric monument has inspired people to study and interpret it for centuries, yet many questions remain to be answered—about who built it, when, and why.
After visiting Stonehenge, we drive to Windsor Castle, which is home to royalty and 1,000 years of royal history. The stunning 13-acre site is the largest and oldest occupied, working castle in the world. There are many famous, must-see moments within these spectacular rooms in the castle, like the grand Waterloo Chamber and the magnificent Crimson Drawing Room.
In the early evening, we make our way towards London and proceed towards your respective drop-off points and bid farewell to all friends you have made on the tour.
ESSENTIALS TO CARRY WITH YOU
We recommend you wear comfortable clothing and carry essentials such as a jacket or jumper, dry snacks, water, tissues, chargers, power banks, etc, in your handbag as access to the luggage hold is only possible until a comfort stop or arrival at your destination. Hot foods are not allowed to be carried or consumed inside the coach.
PICK-UP POINTS
Name Address Times
Harrow Outside McDonalds, 363 Station Road, Harrow, London HA1 2AW 07:15
Hounslow Outside Hounslow West Station, Bath Road, London TW3 3DH 08:00
Kenton MANTRA HOLIDAYS, 296 Kenton Road, Harrow, London HA3 8DD 07:00
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( )21.How many tourist spots will the participants visit
A.Two. B.Three. C.Four. D.Five.
( )22.It is advised to put your essentials in the handbag because .
A.the luggage hold is inaccessible when the coach is in motion
B.they are not allowed to be carried inside the coach
C.it’s convenient for you to enjoy hot foods
D.drivers are likely to access them
( )23.Where is the text most probably taken from
A.A journal. B.A web page.
C.A travel brochure. D.A magazine.
B [2024·山东烟台高二期末]
Sharanya, 14, an eighth grader from Challenger School, built a solar-powered trash-collecting robot, which will play a vital role in taking care of the environment.
Volunteering in local city clean-ups, Sharanya was always saddened to see tons of rubbish still out there after hours’ hard work. “People do have very limited time and resources, but robots don’t. They’ll collect double the amount and work for longer hours,” Sharanya says. “I learned from a science journal that solar panels moving to always face the sun collect more energy than stationary ones. So I determined to design a trash-collecting robot powered by a sun-tracking solar panel.”
However, Sharanya had no experience in robotics, so it was a completely new experience. She firmly believed there’s no instant way to success and that it’s just a process of trial and error. Throughout the project, she studied operating instructions repeatedly and had to use tons of power tools and cut pieces of metal to certain lengths. Her dad would come to her rescue whenever she accidentally burned a wire. “It’s difficult to follow the scientific method, but sticking to this and changing just one variable at a time gets you the best results,” Sharanya says.
Sharanya’s robot has trash and recycling bins and moves with motorized wheels. The device’s front and back have object-detecting sensors. One end of the robot has a rubbish-collecting moveable arm with a pan to gather objects and drop them into the trash or recycling bins. This pan also contains a metal-detecting sensor to sort metal recyclables into the appropriate place. A solar panel sits at the robot’s other end, extended into the air. Attached to it is a light-tracking device that follows the sun, enabling the solar panel to move accordingly.
In tests, the sun-tracking solar panel generated more power than a stationary one over six hours. And the robot correctly identified an object every time it was presented. It picked up items and accurately classified aluminum cans as recyclables 80 percent of the time. Sharanya is confident that the robot will soon sort plastic and glass by striking the items and detecting the difference in their frequencies.
( )24.What led Sharanya to design a robot powered by a sun-tracking solar panel
A.Her survey findings.
B.The knowledge she acquired.
C.Her social experiences.
D.The extra courses she attended.
( )25.What does Paragraph 3 focus on concerning Sharanya
A.What contributed to her success.
B.Why she didn’t fear failure.
C.Whether goals counted in her work.
D.How she was financially supported.
( )26.What may be the function of the object-detecting sensors
A.To identify colours.
B.To locate metal materials.
C.To discover garbage.
D.To analyse moving routes.
( )27.What does the author mainly want to say in the last paragraph
A.The robot needs retesting.
B.The robot reached no desired effect.
C.The robot enjoys wide popularity.
D.The robot faces a promising prospect.
C [2024·湖南衡阳高二期末]
Smartphones enable our desire for ease and convenience. But sometimes—whether it’s running a marathon, climbing a mountain, or assembling furniture—we willingly choose difficulty over ease. Michael Inzlicht, a psychologist at the University of Toronto, calls this the effort paradox. While we often avoid hard work, other times we value it, viewing things as more rewarding if we have to work for them.
This phenomenon extends beyond extreme pursuits like mountain climbing or marathon running. Many individuals seek out challenging activities such as puzzles or crosswords because the effort itself is enjoyable. This appreciation of effort is deep-rooted in our brains, as dopamine (多巴胺) encourages us to value tasks that demand perseverance and dedication. “Sometimes effort is the only way that you can test yourself,” says Inzlicht.
In a study by a psychiatrist at Stanford University School of Medicine, mice learned to poke (捅,推) their noses into a hole to obtain juice. When the number of pokes it took to receive juice was raised, or mild electric shocks were given, more dopamine was released in the striatum, a brain region important for motivation and experiencing reward. It also found that people rewarded for choosing a more difficult task opt (选择) for the difficult version the next time, even if it no longer comes with a reward. This appreciation of hard work transfers to unrelated tasks, from school and sports to work and parenting.
Still, putting down our phones and seeking exertion may be difficult at first. Anna Lembke, a psychiatrist at Stanford University School of Medicine, suggests building it into our schedule and doing it with friends or for a greater good, like running a race for charity or biking to save gas.
“Sometimes the same effort can become boring and frustrating, so keep it fresh: find a new park to walk through or save a favourite show or podcast for the gym. We can strive (力争) for a healthier balance between seeking pleasure and embracing challenges,” Lembke says. “We are born to strive, but it’s up to us to channel that drive in a sustainable and fulfilling way.”
( )28.Which belongs to the phenomenon of the effort paradox
A.Staying in an unsatisfying yet relatively stable job.
B.Throwing ourselves on the sofa after a tiring workday.
C.Eating high-calorie food even though we are overweight.
D.Hiking mountains even though we can take the cable car.
( )29.What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A.The mice are fast learners.
B.Effort is costly but valued.
C.Hard work always pays off.
D.We feel safe in the comfort zone.
( )30.What does the underlined word “exertion” mean in Paragraph 4
A.Convenience. B.Pleasure.
C.Effort. D.Assistance.
( )31.What does Lembke suggest in the last paragraph
A.Avoiding ease and convenience at all costs.
B.Keeping a balance between your life and work.
C.Never giving up and persevering in the face of difficulties.
D.Finding something stimulating to finish effortful matters.
D [2024·河北保定高二期末]
The world’s oceans, lakes and rivers are under increasing pressure from climate change, growing demand, urbanization, and pollution, threatening their ability to sustain life.
“Without better data to understand the health of increasingly stressed waterways, the fight to save these most precious resources will be ineffective,” said the co-founder of a technology company. “Virtually every waterway is polluted to an extent where the ecosystem just can’t balance back anymore,” he explains.
The company is aiming to fill that information gap using fishlike robots that collect data from underwater environments. Powered by batteries, they are designed to look and swim like fish. The standard version is about 1.3 metres long and weighs 30 kilograms and can be equipped with cameras and sensors to measure oxygen, salinity (盐度) and PH levels.
The founder was motivated to build the robots after his eight-year-old daughter learned about the ocean crisis and asked him to help protect the seas. He says it’s important that the robots can integrate into natural habitats—swimming among other creatures without disturbing them and moving around obstacles smoothly.
The company has put its technology to use in different regions. It has operated in both fresh and salt water, near dams, and in harbours and fish farms, checking things like water quality and fish health and collecting data wherever they go. The CEO of the company said its technology could be used in the region for water management, sustainable aquaculture (水产养殖) operations, and monitoring the health of corals.
Still, the company has some blocks to clear before its fishlike robots will be seen cruising (游弋) through the world’s waterways. “We need capital to commercialize,” said the CEO, “but there are very few people who are willing to actually support those that are doing frontier technologies in the waterways.” The founder hopes more funding will follow. He said, “Investors should absolutely wake up.”
( )32.What is the purpose of the first two paragraphs
A.To introduce the topic of the text.
B.To state the importance of the text.
C.To explain the urgency of water resources.
D.To weaken the seriousness of water pollution.
( )33.Which is one of the advantages of the robots
A.They can imitate other fishes.
B.They can easily catch children’s eyes.
C.They work efficiently under the water.
D.They can swim without being recharged.
( )34.What is Paragraph 5 mainly about
A.The launch of a new programme.
B.The application of the technology.
C.Management of the company.
D.Development of the company.
( )35.What problem does the company face currently
A.How to make people focus on technology.
B.How to keep investors positive.
C.How to produce more robots.
D.How to collect more money.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
[2024·江苏淮安高二期末]
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。
How to stay positive around negative people
A positive attitude benefits your physical and mental health. However, it can be difficult to maintain a positive attitude when other people are negative. The best way is to be yourself and to form a flexible mindset. 36.
Be in charge of your attitude. The first step is to remember that no one can make you feel bad without your permission. 37. You should remind yourself of it frequently when you are under the influence of negative people. Moreover, taking a quick walk is a good way you can maintain your positive attitude.
38. If all your attention is on the negative person, you’ll be more likely to be caught in their negativity. Pay attention to what you do, and you’ll create a distance between yourself and the other person. After all, you hardly change them, but yourself. Your priority is to maintain your own happiness.
Use mottos or phrases. Repeating a motto or a phrase to yourself can help you remain positive. 39. Some people find mottos from classic literature, while others prefer well-known phrases from religious beliefs. An example of a motto might be: “Nothing is impossible to a willing heart,” or the Buddhist,“Om mani padme hum.”
Set social boundaries. 40. Then, you have to learn to say no to them, or you can’t have a life of your own. Even staying with negative people, try to make sure you’re meeting in a group rather than just the two of you. If you’re friends on social media, unfollowing the posts of the negative person is one way to minimize your contact with the person.
A.Focus on yourself.
B.Transform others’ attitude.
C.It is meaningful and highly individual to each person.
D.It is important to sympathize the negative people.
E.You can use the following advice to help you do this.
F.Be aware of the things or people that threaten your positivity.
G.Avoid falling into the trap of feeling like a victim of someone’s bad attitude.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节,满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分,满分15分)
[2024·江西抚州高二期末]
阅读下面短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
When searching for a science fair project, many children scratch (挠) their heads. They 41 to find ideas and give up easily. Yet, there are many 42 . Mesk Abdalsalam is one. When 43 her brother’s discomfort as he scratched the dry skin on his elbows, Mesk got 44 from it. Mesk realized that software could be a 45 to her brother and others when a doctor is 46 .
Mesk, an upcoming 11th-grade student, was one of the 47 at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (再生元国际科学与工程大奖赛), where Mesk and others 48 software solutions to challenging problems. Living in Palestine, Mesk recognized it is extremely 49 to get a doctor’s appointment. It took nearly six months for her brother to see a doctor. 50 , those dry areas on his arms turned out to be eczema (湿疹).
Motivated by the situation, Mesk took advantage of artificial intelligence to 51 the process. The 16-year-old student designed her innovative software to swiftly 52 skin conditions based on photographs. Her smartphone app, called Derma X, can diagnose diverse skin diseases. She 53 the software using over 50,000 publicly available pictures related to skin diseases. Due to the large database, the result of Derma X is 54 to a great extent.
According to Mesk, the app is user-friendly, and it has been 55 by many including a doctor who thought highly of it.
Derma X earned Mesk fourth place at the ISEF and a $500 prize.
( )41.A.offer B.promise
C.struggle D.hurry
( )42.A.examples B.exceptions
C.followers D.scientists
( )43.A.causing B.guessing
C.expressing D.observing
( )44.A.permission B.trust
C.support D.inspiration
( )45.A.helper B.mess
C.disaster D.symbol
( )46.A.impatient B.unavailable
C.thoughtless D.unkind
( )47.A.leaders B.organizers
C.competitors D.guards
( )48.A.presented B.questioned
C.replaced D.protected
( )49.A.expensive B.risky
C.difficult D.common
( )50.A.Doubtfully B.Accidentally
C.Instantly D.Eventually
( )51.A.take down B.speed up
C.stick to D.watch for
( )52.A.improve B.control
C.determine D.store
( )53.A.trained B.advertised
C.named D.identified
( )54.A.readable B.reliable
C.predictable D.changeable
( )55.A.fixed B.accepted
C.guaranteed D.revised
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
[2024·重庆主城区七校高二期末]
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。
Chinese tech company Xiaomi released its first self-developed NEV (new energy vehicle) model SU7. Three versions of the model—SU7, SU7 Pro and SU7 Max—will enter the market, 56. the prices ranging from 215,900 yuan to 299,900 yuan.
According to Lei Jun, founder and CEO of Xiaomi, the Xiaomi SU7 57. (undergo) comprehensive testing in 300 cities over the past three years, 58. (cover) a total road distance of 5.4 million kilometres. The tech company has achieved technological 59. (breakthrough) in key fields such as modelling design, batteries and intelligent driving. Xiaomi plans to invest 24 billion yuan in research and development this year, demonstrating a serious 60. (commit) to manufacturing cars.
Xiaomi entered the NEV sector in 2021 and built 61. automobile plant with a land area of more than 700,000 square metres. Data shows that the production volume and the sales volume of NEVs in China reached 1.25 million units and 1.21 million units in the first two months of this year, up 28.2 percent and 29.4 percent year on year, 62. (respective).
63. (give) that several Chinese companies that had entered the sector faced severe financial difficulties, experts said 64. or not Xiaomi can really afford the capital and time needed for the smart car business remains 65. (see).
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分) [2024·浙江丽水高二期末]
假定你是李华,想邀请外教Mark参加你校举行的暑期户外拓展活动(Outward Bound),请你给他写封邮件,内容包括:
1.活动的时间、地点;
2.活动安排;
3.表达期待。
注意:写作词数应为80个左右。
Dear Mark,
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分) [2024·山东淄博高二期末]
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。
It was a freezing November night, perfect for high school football. The harvest moon shone bright, illuminating the stadium as our team prepared for the semifinal round of the championship. Our goal was to reach the State Championship game in December.
As the team captain, I felt the weight of the game on my shoulders. Playing in the championship game was something my dad did as a senior in high school. Hoping to make it happen was a far dream of mine. I wanted to do something my dad had done, but better.
The game was fiercely contested, with both teams leaving their all on the field! Our team took an early lead, but the opponents quickly countered. In a desperate attempt at a two-point conversion with three seconds left, we failed and the final score stood at 19∶16. The sound of the whistle (哨音) echoing through the stadium L, we realized our dream of reaching the finals was over.
I had my chance and blew it. I completely messed it up. I knew where my parents sat and hid my face from their seats. I couldn’t bear the disappointment in the eyes of the crowd. I couldn’t bear the thought of what my dad was thinking. I felt numb, mentally and physically exhausted. I didn’t want to speak to anyone. No cheerleaders, no coaches, not my teammates, and especially not my dad. I feared how the conversation would go.
With my gear (比赛用具) in hand, I made my way off the field. I looked up into the stands where my parents once sat. All of the seats were empty.I guessed they had decided to leave early. Was it my failure that drove them away I didn’t blame them; I was disappointed too.
It was funny how the air could be cold, your body hot and your emotions frozen as a familiar sound fell on your ringing ears. It was a whistle. A familiar whistle.
注意:续写词数应为150个左右。
Paragraph 1:
Among thousands of cheers, I recognized that whistle.
Paragraph 2:
Then Dad said something I’ll never forget for the rest of my life.
