江西省宜春市第一中学2024-2025学年高二上学期期中考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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宜春一中2024-2025学年第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分)
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡上交。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where did the woman probably go on vacation
A. In a town. B. In the mountains. C. On some beaches.
2. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Put on safety equipment. B. Ride her bike more slowly. C. Drive to another park.
3. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Visit the woman’s mother. B. Learn to cook noodles. C. Go to a restaurant.
4. Why does the woman apologize to the man
A. She lost his bags. B. She crashed into him. C. She forgot his name.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to treat others. B. How to support a family. C. How to find a great job.
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至7题。
6. How does the woman suggest the man travel
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
7. Why will the man go to the city center
A. To find a job. B. To take a class. C. To meet his friend.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In the man’s house. B. In a clothing store. C. In a design company.
9. What does the woman say about her business
A. It focuses on individual needs.
B. It only provides formal clothing.
C. It attracts mainly young customers.
10. When will the wedding take place
A. In a week. B. In a month. C. In a year.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is the man
A. A manager. B. A secretary. C. An interviewee.
12. Which line of business is the company in
A. Clothing. B. Education. C. Electronics.
13. How does the woman respond to the man’s lack of work experience
A. It might be an issue. B. It won’t be a problem. C. She needs more information.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why is the woman nervous about meeting the man’s sister
A. Because his sister doesn’t invite her.
B. Because she’s never met his sister before.
C. Because she doesn’t know how to talk to strangers.
15. What does the man offer to do for the woman first
A. Introduce her to others. B. Prepare some food for her. C. Show her around the room.
16. What is the man’s attitude towards the people at the party
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Indifferent.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why does the man give the speech
A. To introduce the sales and marketing director.
B. To congratulate the employees on their achievement.
C. To express his gratitude for everyone’s understanding.
19. What will the listeners receive today
A. More vacation days. B. Three new products. C. An extra payment.
20. What is the speaker most proud of
A. The teamwork of the employees.
B. The development of their product.
C. The performance of the team.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
National Park Service
Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
Visitor center assistant
OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Position DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Not Difficult VIRTUAL OR ON-SITE: On-Site DATES: 1 / 13 / 2021 - 12 / 31 / 2021
TRAINING REQUIRED: No Training Required SUITABILITY: Grown-ups, Seniors, Teens HOST’S HOUSING: No Housing Available
DESCRIPTION
Ferry (渡船) can hold up to 100 visitors and departs (出发) twice daily to the island. Volunteers will help direct visitors to the parking area and ferry dock (码头) while answering questions about what to do and where to go during a visit.
THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE
Meet and greet visitors, answer repetitive questions, give directions, become knowledgeable about local history, clean high touch areas completely.
SKILLS
Office machines
General assistance
Public speaking
Visitor information
ABILITIES NEEDED
Outgoing person who has public speaking skills, able to walk / stand for 30 minutes at a time, willing to learn local history.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Both being inside visitor center in climate controlled area and being outdoors in different weather conditions.
JOB RISKS
General housekeeping
Trip and fall risks
May have to talk to unhappy visitors
1. What can we learn about the volunteer opportunity from the text
A. It provides housing for volunteers. B. It will last for about a year.
C. It needs past experience. D. It is difficult to do.
2. What will volunteers do on the island
A. Introduce the historical sites. B. Clean the whole site.
C. Tell visitors the way. D. Sell the goods.
3. Who is most likely to get the opportunity
A. One who likes taking care of kids.
B. One who is good at global history.
C. One who is experienced in public speaking.
D. One who is interested in wildlife protection.
B
When I was 6 years old, my mom bought me a goldfish whose name was King. Some weeks after King arrived we decided to give him some friends, so I ended up with an aquarium (鱼缸) with about 15 fish. Every month, one or two fish would die and my mom used to replace them with new ones. After 3 years I lost interest in the aquarium, and my mom stopped buying new fish. The only fish remaining was King; he lived for 3 years!
Five years ago, when I was telling a friend how long my goldfish stayed with us, my mom cut in and told me the truth, “Son, your real King lived for only 3 months instead of 3 years. I replaced him after he died so you wouldn’t get upset.”
My mother is creative when it comes to deceiving. To prevent me from catching a cold after taking a shower, she always told me, “If you don’t dry yourself properly after showering, your body hair is going to grow out, making you look like a furry bear.” And her reason was simple — you water plants and they grow — similarly, you water your body and if you don’t dry, your hair grows.
When I was little, my dad told me that pressing the button on the handbrake (手刹) would make the car fly and that he only used it in an emergency as it was extremely dangerous. Back then I knew he was probably cheating me. But now, when I am stuck in a terrible traffic jam, I gently touch the button and tell myself it’s always there for me in case I need to use it as a very last thing to depend on.
I know they cheated me because they love me.
4. Why did the author end up with about 15 fish
A. The fish lived well in a group. B. The fish died from time to time.
C. The family didn’t want to keep King alone. D. The author’s mother was fond of raising fish.
5. Why didn’t the author’s mother tell him the truth of King when it died
A. She intended to tell him the truth years later.
B She wanted to protect her son from getting hurt.
C. The author wasn’t interested in fish any longer.
D. The author actually knew the truth of King’s death.
6 What does the underlined word “deceiving” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Cheating. B. Comforting. C. Persuading. D. Threatening.
7. What does the author mainly want to express through the text
A. His childhood stories. B. His love of his parents.
C. Knowledge he got as a kid. D. Deep love from his family.
C
You have everything you think you need for your dream job, but could something else be holding you back You possess hard skills for the job, but you may lack soft skills.
Hard skills are things that are measurable and technical. A master's degree in business is a hard skill. The ability to speak Spanish is a hard skill. Many specific qualifications for a job are hard skills, such as years of work experience or proficiency(精通)with particular computer prograns
On the other hand, soft skills are harder to define.And they can't be defined. And they can't be measured. Soft skills covers a wide range of characteristics that you can work on for a lifetime but some of the most common and most necessary for success-include being a good listener and speaker, a wise leader,a problem solver, a strong communicator or a team player. It's also helpful if you can accept feedback, settle conflicts with others, deal with difficult people or be flexible. These soft skills are what many employers desire.
Soft skills benefit you in many ways. Being a good listener, for example, is very helpful if you're a doctor.Being flexible,a team player and a problem solver help you succeed when dealing with deadlines.
Soft skills are something extra that help a particular person to success. Being able to show you possess them could make a difference in landing a job you'll love, or being more successful in the job you already have. They make the difference between someone who is just OK at their job and someone who is outstanding, the person you always want on your team. In general, soft skills make you more likable and more competent.
Soft skills are what can set people apart from one another, but soft skills don’t come naturally.
8. What is the best title for the passage
A. Hard Skills Differ from Soft Skills.
B. Soft Skills Can Be learnt at School.
C. Soft Skills Needed in Workplace
D. Soft Skills matter to Your Success at Work.
9. Which of the following belongs to hard skills
A Being expert in English.
B. Being able to solve problems.
C. Being good at expressing oneself.
D. Being skillful at communicating.
10. Accoding to the passage, soft skills_______.
A. are certain inborn qualities
B. help one stand out from the others
C. are more difficult to gain than hard skills
D. attract the employers more easily than hard skills
11. What will the author most probably talk about afterwards
A. Why soft skills are important.
B. What skills belong to soft skills.
C. How soft skills are developed.
D. Where soft skills are mostly used.
D
The world’s elderly population is increasing. The number of older people — those aged 60 years or older — is expected to double by 2050 and is growing faster than all younger age groups across the world. That comes with an increasing need for caregivers who can provide 24-hour care, not only at hospitals or nursing homes, but also at private homes.
Already, caregiving robots are programmed to ask questions a nurse would ask and can keep an eye on patients for falls. These robotic assistants are expected to become increasingly marketable and reach 450,000 by 2045 because of the expected caregiver shortage in the United States.
“Unluckily, the hard structure of present caregiving robots prevents them from a safe human-robot interaction, limiting their assistance to only social interaction and not physical interaction,” said Ramses Martinez, an assistant professor in Purdue’s College of Engineering. “After all, would you leave babies or old people in the hands of a robot ”
Recent advances in material science have enabled the production of soft robots with deformable (可变形) bodies or the ability to reshape themselves when touched, but today the complex design prevents the use of this technology at home.
However, Martinez and other researchers have developed a new design method which shows promise in enabling the production of soft robots using a 3-D printer.
The design process has three steps. First, a user makes a computer-aided design file with the shape of the robot. The user then paints the file to show which directions the different joints of the soft robot will move. It takes the computer a few seconds to change the computer-aided design model into a 3-D soft machine that can be printed using any 3-D printer.
“The soft machines move like humans. Their ability to change their body structure and movement to adapt to a wide variety of environments will improve caregiving greatly,” says Martinez.
The researchers are looking for partners to test and bring their technology to the market.
12. Why does the market urgently need caregiving robots
A. The basic needs of the nursing homes.
B. The results of advanced technology.
C. The rapid increase in the global aging population.
D. The continuous decrease in birth rate.
13. What makes it difficult for people to accept caregiving robots
A. They can’t communicate with the patients freely.
B. They can’t offer convincing physical interaction.
C. They can’t update the service in a timely manner.
D. They can’t truly empathize with the old patients.
14. How to evaluate Martinez’s new design method
A. It allows the computer to fully automate the robot production.
B. It requires a specific 3-D printer to print out a soft robot.
C. It takes a long time to print a soft robot with a 3-D printer.
D. It makes the production of soft robots easier to operate.
15. What is the most important thing for the researchers to do now
A. Ensure the technology is widely accepted and applied.
B. Train more users to earn money for further research.
C. Ask the manufacturers to produce a variety of products.
D. Investigate the market preferences to guide future development.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Body language refers to the nonverbal (非语言的) signals that people use to communicate.____16____ They can impact how people judge you in the workplace. Becoming aware of the body language you use when communicating can help you ensure your message is being delivered effectively. Here are some steps you can take to improve your body language.
Relax your shoulders
One step you can take to improve your body language is to relax your shoulders, allowing them to drop to a comfortable height. Shoulders that are too high can make you look nervous. ____17____ Be aware of where they are currently sitting and allow them to drop to a natural position.
Smile
Smile when you’re first introduced to someone and throughout the conversation, when appropriate. Be aware of your facial expressions throughout the course of the conversation, as an expressionless face can often appear as an angry expression. ____18____
Make eye contact
It’s important to make eye contact with the person you’ re speaking to. ____19____ A simple strategy to ensure you’ re maintaining the right amount of eye contact is to look into the person’s eyes long enough to take note of their eye color before looking away. This strategy ensures you make proper eye contact for a length of time that’s natural and comfortable to both parties.
Nod periodically
Nodding is a good way to show the person you’ re speaking with that you’ re listening and engaged in what they’re saying. ____20____ Also, it makes them know that you agree with or are interested in the message they’re sharing, which can help to increase their confidence.
A. A sincere smile can brighten up the darkest day.
B. However, it’s important to avoid making too much.
C. Body language can be confusing in different cultures.
D. It’s a good way to encourage them to continue what they’re saying.
E. They include things like gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact.
F. Similarly, ones that are too low can give the impression that you’re sad.
G. Turning up the comers of your mouth slightly can give you a calm and pleasant look.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This year, hundreds of people around the world are applying for a desired job to run Port Lockroy, the world’s most remote post office. The ____21____ is in Antarctica, and one of the key ____22____ is that you have to be good at counting penguins (企鹅).
Each year, the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust ____23____ four postmen to live on the island from November to March. Apart from being a nearly 80-year-old British-owned post office, it ____24____ as a museum. Although employees each have unique ____25____, they work together to preserve the ____26____ place and care for the thousands of tourists. The staff is also ____27____ environmental data collection and wildlife monitoring.
Applicants are warned there’s not much time for relaxation and rest. Still, the job is highly ____28____. The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust gets hundreds of ____29____ for the position every year. They are mainly ______30______ to Port Lockroy, both for its history and its scientific significance. Lucy Dorman succeeded in applying for the 2019-2020 season. It was a real ______31______ for her. “Even though the job can be hard at times, there’s a real sense of community. You’ve got to ______32______, because you can’t get away from each other very easily. I really love that sort of ______33______,” she said. “And what you can achieve here is ______34______. The total experience offers both a different ______35______ to the world and a new viewpoint on your function on the planet.”
21. A. aim B. center C. position D. unit
22. A. activities B. characteristics C. requirements D. virtues
23. A. encourages B. hires C. instructs D. persuades
24. A. translates B. announces C. changes D. doubles
25. A. roles B. talents C. tastes D. backgrounds
26. A. terrible B. magical C. virtual D. historic
27. A. in charge of B. in memory of C. in praise of D. in favor of
28. A. well-paid B. little-known C. sought-after D. broken-down
29. A. institutions B. applications C. contributions D. innovations
30. A. drawn B. compared C. connected D. invited
31. A. lesson B. joy C. effort D. shock
32. A. give in B. show off C. break through D. get along
33. A. togetherness B. eagerness C. darkness D. loneliness
34 A. abnormal B. invisible C. rewarding D. embarrassing
35. A. entrance B. answer C. introduction D. attitude
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Home cooks are wild about it. Chili crisp, a Chinese condiment (作料) that mixes chili peppers with oil and other elements, has become one of the food world’s top ____36____ (pick). But how did this essential condiment originate
Chilies weren’t originally from China. In fact, ____37____ is now considered a symbol of Chinese cuisine wasn’t introduced to the country until the 16th century, ____38____ an age of exploration and trade brought chilis to the mainland.
The earliest ____39____ (record) documentation of chilis in China dates back to 1591. According to Brian Dott, who ____40____ (pen) “The Chile Pepper in China: A Cultural Biography ”, the famous historical figure Gao Lian wasn’t “all that excited” about it, and he used the chili plant more ____41____ a decorative element. However, while the upper class of Chinese society admired chili plants for their beauty, ____42____ general public started consuming them. By 1765, local historians observed that in Hunan, chilis were used ____43____ (season) sauces, vinegar, and preserve vegetables.
Different from other spices, chili peppers were not initially farmed and traded as commodities (商品). Instead, they fell into the hands of skilled farmers ____44____ (accidental) . Over time, chili peppers have become integrated in Chinese cooking, and nowadays, their integration into every level of society has become _____45_____ (popular) than ever before.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，校英文报学生记者。你校最近刚举办了为期3天的年度运动会，请你写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 运动会的概况;
2. 运动会的亮点;
3. 运动会的反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Sports Meet Fired Passion on Campus
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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。
I was nominated (提名) for our school’s debate team. I jumped at the chance. When I got home that day, I began to fill out the application form, trying hard to prove how I met all the team’s criteria: strong communication skills, teamwork, and a good understanding of current events.
The next day, I handed in my application and waited with eagerness. I was on tenterhooks (如坐针毡) , anticipation building up with each tick of the clock.
Two weeks went by, and I received a letter from the school about the debate team, which began with “I’m sorry to…”. As soon as the school bus let me off that afternoon, I raced into the house. My mother was typing at the computer.
“Mom,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper, “I didn’t make the debate team.”
She looked up, a smile playing on her lips, thinking I was joking, and playfully reached out to high-five me. But the tears in my eyes told a different story.
“No, really, I wasn’t picked,” I told her, handing her the letter.
Her smile faded, replaced by a look of genuine concern. “Oh, sweetheart, I’m sorry,” she said, surprised. “There must be some mistake.” She called the debate team advisor, but he confirmed there were no mistakes and the decision was final. Hearing that, I broke down and burst out crying.
The rejection stung (刺痛) me, especially when I saw friends celebrating their acceptance. I felt cheated, questioning the fairness of the process. In my view, some selected didn’t deserve it as much as I did. Bitterness crept (潜入) into my words as I complained.
“I’m the best fit for the team,” I protested.
“See, Jenny, complaining won’t get you on the team.” Mom gave me a serious look.
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。
I stared at Mom and listened eagerly.
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I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later.
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英语答案
听力
1-5 BACBA 6-10 CCBAB 11-15 CCBBA 16-20 AABCA
阅读
1. B 2. C 3. C
4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D
8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
16. E 17. F 18. G 19. B 20. D
21. C 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
36. picks
37. what 38. when
39. recorded
40. penned 41. as
42. the 43. to season
44. accidentally
45. more popular
46. Sports Meet Fired Passion on Campus
The annual school sports meet for the year 2024 finally came and the whole school was plunged into a recreational, sporting atmosphere. The event began on the 30th of October and lasted for three days.
On the morning of the 30th, the teaching staff and all the students in their sportswear gathered for the opening ceremony, where each class staged a creative and praise-worthy performance, a long-awaited traditional highlight. Immediately after that came the track and field events, including relay races, high jump, long-distance running and so on.
Challenging as these events were, all the athletes gave full play to their willpower, showing their positive sports spirits and enjoying the enthusiastic cheers from the audience. The sports meet was a great success, with nine records broken. And it was also a success beyond winning competitions. Not only did it witness students’ passion for sports, but it also exhibited their collaboration and team spirit.
47. 参考范文：
I stared at Mom and listened eagerly. She shared her own stories of failure and disappointment and how she turned them into opportunities for growth. “Every rejection is a lesson,” she said. With her guidance, I spent the next three months improving my skills. I practiced debates, read extensively to stay updated on current events, and sought feedback from teachers and peers. I even started a debate club after school to gain more experience.
I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later. When the team needed an extra member for an upcoming tournament, they considered my dedication and improvement. This time, I was ready. My performance in the tryouts was confident and well-prepared. Joining the team was a sweet victory, but the real win was in the resilience I had built and the lessons I had learned along the way. My mother’s wisdom had steered me through a tough time, and I was grateful for the journey that had made me a better debater and a stronger person.
高二英语试卷
(考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分)
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
4.考试结束后，将答题卡上交。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共 5 小题;每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分)
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where did the woman probably go on vacation
A. In a town. B. In the mountains. C. On some beaches.
2. What does the man advise the woman to do
A. Put on safety equipment. B. Ride her bike more slowly. C. Drive to another park.
3. What will the speakers probably do next
A. Visit the woman’s mother. B. Learn to cook noodles. C. Go to a restaurant.
4. Why does the woman apologize to the man
A. She lost his bags. B. She crashed into him. C. She forgot his name.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. How to treat others. B. How to support a family. C. How to find a great job.
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至7题。
6. How does the woman suggest the man travel
A. By car. B. By bus. C. By subway.
7. Why will the man go to the city center
A. To find a job. B. To take a class. C. To meet his friend.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where are the speakers
A. In the man’s house. B. In a clothing store. C. In a design company.
9. What does the woman say about her business
A. It focuses on individual needs.
B. It only provides formal clothing.
C. It attracts mainly young customers.
10. When will the wedding take place
A. In a week. B. In a month. C. In a year.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Who is the man
A. A manager. B. A secretary. C. An interviewee.
12. Which line of business is the company in
A. Clothing. B. Education. C. Electronics.
13. How does the woman respond to the man’s lack of work experience
A. It might be an issue. B. It won’t be a problem. C. She needs more information.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Why is the woman nervous about meeting the man’s sister
A. Because his sister doesn’t invite her.
B. Because she’s never met his sister before.
C. Because she doesn’t know how to talk to strangers.
15. What does the man offer to do for the woman first
A. Introduce her to others. B. Prepare some food for her. C. Show her around the room.
16. What is the man’s attitude towards the people at the party
A. Positive. B. Negative. C. Indifferent.
17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Why does the man give the speech
A. To introduce the sales and marketing director.
B. To congratulate the employees on their achievement.
C. To express his gratitude for everyone’s understanding.
19. What will the listeners receive today
A. More vacation days. B. Three new products. C. An extra payment.
20. What is the speaker most proud of
A. The teamwork of the employees.
B. The development of their product.
C. The performance of the team.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
National Park Service
Cumberland Island National Seashore, Georgia
Visitor center assistant
OPPORTUNITY TYPE: Position DIFFICULTY LEVEL: Not Difficult VIRTUAL OR ON-SITE: On-Site DATES: 1 / 13 / 2021 - 12 / 31 / 2021
TRAINING REQUIRED: No Training Required SUITABILITY: Grown-ups, Seniors, Teens HOST’S HOUSING: No Housing Available
DESCRIPTION
Ferry (渡船) can hold up to 100 visitors and departs (出发) twice daily to the island. Volunteers will help direct visitors to the parking area and ferry dock (码头) while answering questions about what to do and where to go during a visit.
THINGS THAT NEED TO BE DONE
Meet and greet visitors, answer repetitive questions, give directions, become knowledgeable about local history, clean high touch areas completely.
SKILLS
Office machines
General assistance
Public speaking
Visitor information
ABILITIES NEEDED
Outgoing person who has public speaking skills, able to walk / stand for 30 minutes at a time, willing to learn local history.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Both being inside visitor center in climate controlled area and being outdoors in different weather conditions.
JOB RISKS
General housekeeping
Trip and fall risks
May have to talk to unhappy visitors
1. What can we learn about the volunteer opportunity from the text
A. It provides housing for volunteers. B. It will last for about a year.
C. It needs past experience. D. It is difficult to do.
2. What will volunteers do on the island
A. Introduce the historical sites. B. Clean the whole site.
C. Tell visitors the way. D. Sell the goods.
3. Who is most likely to get the opportunity
A. One who likes taking care of kids.
B. One who is good at global history.
C. One who is experienced in public speaking.
D. One who is interested in wildlife protection.
B
When I was 6 years old, my mom bought me a goldfish whose name was King. Some weeks after King arrived we decided to give him some friends, so I ended up with an aquarium (鱼缸) with about 15 fish. Every month, one or two fish would die and my mom used to replace them with new ones. After 3 years I lost interest in the aquarium, and my mom stopped buying new fish. The only fish remaining was King; he lived for 3 years!
Five years ago, when I was telling a friend how long my goldfish stayed with us, my mom cut in and told me the truth, “Son, your real King lived for only 3 months instead of 3 years. I replaced him after he died so you wouldn’t get upset.”
My mother is creative when it comes to deceiving. To prevent me from catching a cold after taking a shower, she always told me, “If you don’t dry yourself properly after showering, your body hair is going to grow out, making you look like a furry bear.” And her reason was simple — you water plants and they grow — similarly, you water your body and if you don’t dry, your hair grows.
When I was little, my dad told me that pressing the button on the handbrake (手刹) would make the car fly and that he only used it in an emergency as it was extremely dangerous. Back then I knew he was probably cheating me. But now, when I am stuck in a terrible traffic jam, I gently touch the button and tell myself it’s always there for me in case I need to use it as a very last thing to depend on.
I know they cheated me because they love me.
4. Why did the author end up with about 15 fish
A. The fish lived well in a group. B. The fish died from time to time.
C. The family didn’t want to keep King alone. D. The author’s mother was fond of raising fish.
5. Why didn’t the author’s mother tell him the truth of King when it died
A. She intended to tell him the truth years later.
B She wanted to protect her son from getting hurt.
C. The author wasn’t interested in fish any longer.
D. The author actually knew the truth of King’s death.
6 What does the underlined word “deceiving” in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Cheating. B. Comforting. C. Persuading. D. Threatening.
7. What does the author mainly want to express through the text
A. His childhood stories. B. His love of his parents.
C. Knowledge he got as a kid. D. Deep love from his family.
C
You have everything you think you need for your dream job, but could something else be holding you back You possess hard skills for the job, but you may lack soft skills.
Hard skills are things that are measurable and technical. A master's degree in business is a hard skill. The ability to speak Spanish is a hard skill. Many specific qualifications for a job are hard skills, such as years of work experience or proficiency(精通)with particular computer prograns
On the other hand, soft skills are harder to define.And they can't be defined. And they can't be measured. Soft skills covers a wide range of characteristics that you can work on for a lifetime but some of the most common and most necessary for success-include being a good listener and speaker, a wise leader,a problem solver, a strong communicator or a team player. It's also helpful if you can accept feedback, settle conflicts with others, deal with difficult people or be flexible. These soft skills are what many employers desire.
Soft skills benefit you in many ways. Being a good listener, for example, is very helpful if you're a doctor.Being flexible,a team player and a problem solver help you succeed when dealing with deadlines.
Soft skills are something extra that help a particular person to success. Being able to show you possess them could make a difference in landing a job you'll love, or being more successful in the job you already have. They make the difference between someone who is just OK at their job and someone who is outstanding, the person you always want on your team. In general, soft skills make you more likable and more competent.
Soft skills are what can set people apart from one another, but soft skills don’t come naturally.
8. What is the best title for the passage
A. Hard Skills Differ from Soft Skills.
B. Soft Skills Can Be learnt at School.
C. Soft Skills Needed in Workplace
D. Soft Skills matter to Your Success at Work.
9. Which of the following belongs to hard skills
A Being expert in English.
B. Being able to solve problems.
C. Being good at expressing oneself.
D. Being skillful at communicating.
10. Accoding to the passage, soft skills_______.
A. are certain inborn qualities
B. help one stand out from the others
C. are more difficult to gain than hard skills
D. attract the employers more easily than hard skills
11. What will the author most probably talk about afterwards
A. Why soft skills are important.
B. What skills belong to soft skills.
C. How soft skills are developed.
D. Where soft skills are mostly used.
D
The world’s elderly population is increasing. The number of older people — those aged 60 years or older — is expected to double by 2050 and is growing faster than all younger age groups across the world. That comes with an increasing need for caregivers who can provide 24-hour care, not only at hospitals or nursing homes, but also at private homes.
Already, caregiving robots are programmed to ask questions a nurse would ask and can keep an eye on patients for falls. These robotic assistants are expected to become increasingly marketable and reach 450,000 by 2045 because of the expected caregiver shortage in the United States.
“Unluckily, the hard structure of present caregiving robots prevents them from a safe human-robot interaction, limiting their assistance to only social interaction and not physical interaction,” said Ramses Martinez, an assistant professor in Purdue’s College of Engineering. “After all, would you leave babies or old people in the hands of a robot ”
Recent advances in material science have enabled the production of soft robots with deformable (可变形) bodies or the ability to reshape themselves when touched, but today the complex design prevents the use of this technology at home.
However, Martinez and other researchers have developed a new design method which shows promise in enabling the production of soft robots using a 3-D printer.
The design process has three steps. First, a user makes a computer-aided design file with the shape of the robot. The user then paints the file to show which directions the different joints of the soft robot will move. It takes the computer a few seconds to change the computer-aided design model into a 3-D soft machine that can be printed using any 3-D printer.
“The soft machines move like humans. Their ability to change their body structure and movement to adapt to a wide variety of environments will improve caregiving greatly,” says Martinez.
The researchers are looking for partners to test and bring their technology to the market.
12. Why does the market urgently need caregiving robots
A. The basic needs of the nursing homes.
B. The results of advanced technology.
C. The rapid increase in the global aging population.
D. The continuous decrease in birth rate.
13. What makes it difficult for people to accept caregiving robots
A. They can’t communicate with the patients freely.
B. They can’t offer convincing physical interaction.
C. They can’t update the service in a timely manner.
D. They can’t truly empathize with the old patients.
14. How to evaluate Martinez’s new design method
A. It allows the computer to fully automate the robot production.
B. It requires a specific 3-D printer to print out a soft robot.
C. It takes a long time to print a soft robot with a 3-D printer.
D. It makes the production of soft robots easier to operate.
15. What is the most important thing for the researchers to do now
A. Ensure the technology is widely accepted and applied.
B. Train more users to earn money for further research.
C. Ask the manufacturers to produce a variety of products.
D. Investigate the market preferences to guide future development.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Body language refers to the nonverbal (非语言的) signals that people use to communicate.____16____ They can impact how people judge you in the workplace. Becoming aware of the body language you use when communicating can help you ensure your message is being delivered effectively. Here are some steps you can take to improve your body language.
Relax your shoulders
One step you can take to improve your body language is to relax your shoulders, allowing them to drop to a comfortable height. Shoulders that are too high can make you look nervous. ____17____ Be aware of where they are currently sitting and allow them to drop to a natural position.
Smile
Smile when you’re first introduced to someone and throughout the conversation, when appropriate. Be aware of your facial expressions throughout the course of the conversation, as an expressionless face can often appear as an angry expression. ____18____
Make eye contact
It’s important to make eye contact with the person you’ re speaking to. ____19____ A simple strategy to ensure you’ re maintaining the right amount of eye contact is to look into the person’s eyes long enough to take note of their eye color before looking away. This strategy ensures you make proper eye contact for a length of time that’s natural and comfortable to both parties.
Nod periodically
Nodding is a good way to show the person you’ re speaking with that you’ re listening and engaged in what they’re saying. ____20____ Also, it makes them know that you agree with or are interested in the message they’re sharing, which can help to increase their confidence.
A. A sincere smile can brighten up the darkest day.
B. However, it’s important to avoid making too much.
C. Body language can be confusing in different cultures.
D. It’s a good way to encourage them to continue what they’re saying.
E. They include things like gestures, tone of voice, and eye contact.
F. Similarly, ones that are too low can give the impression that you’re sad.
G. Turning up the comers of your mouth slightly can give you a calm and pleasant look.
第三部分 语言知识运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
This year, hundreds of people around the world are applying for a desired job to run Port Lockroy, the world’s most remote post office. The ____21____ is in Antarctica, and one of the key ____22____ is that you have to be good at counting penguins (企鹅).
Each year, the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust ____23____ four postmen to live on the island from November to March. Apart from being a nearly 80-year-old British-owned post office, it ____24____ as a museum. Although employees each have unique ____25____, they work together to preserve the ____26____ place and care for the thousands of tourists. The staff is also ____27____ environmental data collection and wildlife monitoring.
Applicants are warned there’s not much time for relaxation and rest. Still, the job is highly ____28____. The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust gets hundreds of ____29____ for the position every year. They are mainly ______30______ to Port Lockroy, both for its history and its scientific significance. Lucy Dorman succeeded in applying for the 2019-2020 season. It was a real ______31______ for her. “Even though the job can be hard at times, there’s a real sense of community. You’ve got to ______32______, because you can’t get away from each other very easily. I really love that sort of ______33______,” she said. “And what you can achieve here is ______34______. The total experience offers both a different ______35______ to the world and a new viewpoint on your function on the planet.”
21. A. aim B. center C. position D. unit
22. A. activities B. characteristics C. requirements D. virtues
23. A. encourages B. hires C. instructs D. persuades
24. A. translates B. announces C. changes D. doubles
25. A. roles B. talents C. tastes D. backgrounds
26. A. terrible B. magical C. virtual D. historic
27. A. in charge of B. in memory of C. in praise of D. in favor of
28. A. well-paid B. little-known C. sought-after D. broken-down
29. A. institutions B. applications C. contributions D. innovations
30. A. drawn B. compared C. connected D. invited
31. A. lesson B. joy C. effort D. shock
32. A. give in B. show off C. break through D. get along
33. A. togetherness B. eagerness C. darkness D. loneliness
34 A. abnormal B. invisible C. rewarding D. embarrassing
35. A. entrance B. answer C. introduction D. attitude
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Home cooks are wild about it. Chili crisp, a Chinese condiment (作料) that mixes chili peppers with oil and other elements, has become one of the food world’s top ____36____ (pick). But how did this essential condiment originate
Chilies weren’t originally from China. In fact, ____37____ is now considered a symbol of Chinese cuisine wasn’t introduced to the country until the 16th century, ____38____ an age of exploration and trade brought chilis to the mainland.
The earliest ____39____ (record) documentation of chilis in China dates back to 1591. According to Brian Dott, who ____40____ (pen) “The Chile Pepper in China: A Cultural Biography ”, the famous historical figure Gao Lian wasn’t “all that excited” about it, and he used the chili plant more ____41____ a decorative element. However, while the upper class of Chinese society admired chili plants for their beauty, ____42____ general public started consuming them. By 1765, local historians observed that in Hunan, chilis were used ____43____ (season) sauces, vinegar, and preserve vegetables.
Different from other spices, chili peppers were not initially farmed and traded as commodities (商品). Instead, they fell into the hands of skilled farmers ____44____ (accidental) . Over time, chili peppers have become integrated in Chinese cooking, and nowadays, their integration into every level of society has become _____45_____ (popular) than ever before.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，校英文报学生记者。你校最近刚举办了为期3天的年度运动会，请你写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 运动会的概况;
2. 运动会的亮点;
3. 运动会的反响。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Sports Meet Fired Passion on Campus
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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。
I was nominated (提名) for our school’s debate team. I jumped at the chance. When I got home that day, I began to fill out the application form, trying hard to prove how I met all the team’s criteria: strong communication skills, teamwork, and a good understanding of current events.
The next day, I handed in my application and waited with eagerness. I was on tenterhooks (如坐针毡) , anticipation building up with each tick of the clock.
Two weeks went by, and I received a letter from the school about the debate team, which began with “I’m sorry to…”. As soon as the school bus let me off that afternoon, I raced into the house. My mother was typing at the computer.
“Mom,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper, “I didn’t make the debate team.”
She looked up, a smile playing on her lips, thinking I was joking, and playfully reached out to high-five me. But the tears in my eyes told a different story.
“No, really, I wasn’t picked,” I told her, handing her the letter.
Her smile faded, replaced by a look of genuine concern. “Oh, sweetheart, I’m sorry,” she said, surprised. “There must be some mistake.” She called the debate team advisor, but he confirmed there were no mistakes and the decision was final. Hearing that, I broke down and burst out crying.
The rejection stung (刺痛) me, especially when I saw friends celebrating their acceptance. I felt cheated, questioning the fairness of the process. In my view, some selected didn’t deserve it as much as I did. Bitterness crept (潜入) into my words as I complained.
“I’m the best fit for the team,” I protested.
“See, Jenny, complaining won’t get you on the team.” Mom gave me a serious look.
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。
I stared at Mom and listened eagerly.
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I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later.
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英语答案
听力
1-5 BACBA 6-10 CCBAB 11-15 CCBBA 16-20 AABCA
阅读
1. B 2. C 3. C
4. C 5. B 6. A 7. D
8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
16. E 17. F 18. G 19. B 20. D
21. C 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. D
36. picks
37. what 38. when
39. recorded
40. penned 41. as
42. the 43. to season
44. accidentally
45. more popular
46. Sports Meet Fired Passion on Campus
The annual school sports meet for the year 2024 finally came and the whole school was plunged into a recreational, sporting atmosphere. The event began on the 30th of October and lasted for three days.
On the morning of the 30th, the teaching staff and all the students in their sportswear gathered for the opening ceremony, where each class staged a creative and praise-worthy performance, a long-awaited traditional highlight. Immediately after that came the track and field events, including relay races, high jump, long-distance running and so on.
Challenging as these events were, all the athletes gave full play to their willpower, showing their positive sports spirits and enjoying the enthusiastic cheers from the audience. The sports meet was a great success, with nine records broken. And it was also a success beyond winning competitions. Not only did it witness students’ passion for sports, but it also exhibited their collaboration and team spirit.
47. 参考范文：
I stared at Mom and listened eagerly. She shared her own stories of failure and disappointment and how she turned them into opportunities for growth. “Every rejection is a lesson,” she said. With her guidance, I spent the next three months improving my skills. I practiced debates, read extensively to stay updated on current events, and sought feedback from teachers and peers. I even started a debate club after school to gain more experience.
I did make it when a second chance came 3 months later. When the team needed an extra member for an upcoming tournament, they considered my dedication and improvement. This time, I was ready. My performance in the tryouts was confident and well-prepared. Joining the team was a sweet victory, but the real win was in the resilience I had built and the lessons I had learned along the way. My mother’s wisdom had steered me through a tough time, and I was grateful for the journey that had made me a better debater and a stronger person.
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