江西省部分学校2024-2025学年高二上学期10月联考英语试卷（含答案）
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江西省部分学校2024-2025学年高二上学期10月联考英语试卷
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册 Units 1~3。
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 good at?
A. Singing. B. Playing the drums. C. Playing the pianos.
2. Why is the man late?
A. Because of the heavy traffic.
B. Because of the bad weather.
C. Because of the basketball match.
3. What will the woman probably do?
A. Charge her phone. B. Leave the house. C. Call her mother.
4. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A souvenir. B. A place. C. A colorful life.
5. How much will the woman pay to rent the car?
A.200 dollars. B. 210 dollars. C. 240 dollars.
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 does the man want to do?
A. Pay taxes. B. Answer questions. C. Get information.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Call back later. B. Send an email. C. Speak to someone else.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the weather probably like now?
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
9. What happened at the get-together last year?
A. No one wanted to play any games.
B. People ran out of food and drinks.
C. People just wanted to stay warm.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When did the woman reserve the room?
A. On the 11th. B. On the 12th. C. On the 13th.
11. How many nights will the woman stay at the hotel?
A. One. B. Three. C. Five.
12. What does the woman want to be sent to her room?
A. Breakfast. B. A newspaper. C. A guest book.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where will the speakers have the party?
A. In a garden. B. In a hotel. C. In their house.
14. What food will the man prepare for the party?
A. Pizzas. B. Salad. C. A birthday cake.
15. What kind of birthday present will the woman get for Grandpa?
A. A scarf. B. A book. C. A hat.
16. When will the party be held?
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long is the lecture about ants?
A. 60 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 30 minutes.
18. Where will the film The Great Migration be shown?
A. In Theater A. B. In Theater B. C. In Theater C.
19. Who will host the event Encouraging Garden Wildlife?
A. David Crocker. B. Monica Chaddha. C. Jane Smith.
20. When will the listeners leave the Exhibition Room?
A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:00 pm.
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
Four Best National Parks in the US
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the country’s most-visited national park. Crossing North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is known for its wildlife, waterfalls and fog-covered mountains. It’s worth visiting year-round for scenic views and outdoor activities like hiking, but the park really shines in autumn, when its trees put on a display of red, orange and gold leaves.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
The world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, and in 2020, it recorded 3.8 million visits. Throughout its 2.2 million acres (英亩), visitors can find a range of unique attractions, including Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring, as well as waterfalls, lakes and wildlife.
Zion National Park, Utah
Utah is home to some of the country’s best national parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands, but Utah’s first and most popular national park is Zion National Park. Visitors can enjoy hiking, climbing, biking and birding here.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Covering 415 mountainous square miles, Rocky Mountain National Park is the fourth most-visited. Here, visitors can spot a variety of wildlife from a safe distance, and explore the park’s many hiking trails. Rocky Mountain National Park also has a number of scenic drives for visitors who want to see the park’s forests, wildflower-covered grasslands, and more without leaving their cars.
1. When is the best time to admire leaves in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.
2. Which of the following is the world’s first national park?
A. Zion National Park. B. Yellowstone National Park.
C. Rocky Mountain National Park. D. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
3. Where is Canyonlands National Park?
A. In Utah. B. In Tennessee.
C. In Wyoming. D. In Colorado.
B
Josh Primm has just moved to New York City with his parents. He’s shy, anxious, and slow to adjust to his new school. Then he makes a friend— Lyle, a crocodile. Lyle is no ordinary crocodile. For one thing, he sings. Josh’s parents are terrified of him at first, but Lyle soon becomes part of the family. When Mr. Grumps, their unfriendly neighbor, threatens to have Lyle taken away, the Primms pull together to protect the creature.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a musical comedy based on the popular children’s books by Bernard Waber. Josh is played by Winslow Fegley, 13. He said he came to understand the shy boy.
“Josh has to go through this journey, to break out of his shell,” Winslow said. “And it’s Lyle, understanding the boy’s loneliness, who helps him do this. By the end of the movie, Josh is very open to trying new things,” Winslow added. “I can relate to that.”
The Lyle we see in the movie is computer- animated. He’s voiced by singer Shawn Mendes. But Winslow said it was a “man in a suit”, actor Ben Palacios, who brought adult Lyle to life on the set. This made it easier for Winslow to get into character. “It was a great experience because I could work with a real person,” Winslow said. “I was able to react to his emotions.”
Winslow has the same admiration for everyone involved in making the movie. “All of the people who worked on the special effects have done an amazing job,” he said. “It’s not just making Lyle look realistic, but making him a lovable character. It’s really easy to fall in love with him.”
The film also stars Constance Wu as Josh’s mom and Javier Bardem as Hector P. Valenti, Lyle’s owner. “With all these very talented people,” Winslow said, “we made an amazing film that’s great, hopefully, for all ages.”
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile opened in theaters on October 7.
4. What did Lyle do in the story?
A. He taught Josh to sing. B. He helped Jos h overcome his shyness.
C. He invited Josh to a crocodile concert. D. He competed with Jos h in a talent show.
5. What is the movie Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile mainly about?
A. Winslow Fegley struggles to become an actor.
B. Lyle, a crocodile, becomes a pop star in New York City.
C. Josh adapts to a new school with the help of a crocodile.
D. The Primm family’s neighbor tries to drive their pet crocodile away.
6. How did Ben’s Lyle affect Winslow?
A. It challenged him to act against a pre- recorded voice.
B. It simplified the process of working with special effects.
C. It allowed him to practice communicating with a crocodile.
D. It enabled him to perform better in his role.
7. What does Winslow Fegley admire about the film’s special effects team?
A. Their work with actor Ben Palacios. B. Their creation of a lovable character.
C. Their ability to make Lyle look harmless. D. Their contribution to the film’s music.
C
Scientists are confused about two newly discovered stars. The two stars one of which was announced this month in the journal Nature, send out long pulses (脉冲) of radio waves about every 20 minutes. This means they move much more slowly, and they have other characteristics that astronomers can’t explain. “We are all still quite amazed,” says astronomer Natasha Hurley-Walker, who led the discovery of both of these surprising sources.
The mystery began in 2021, when Hurley-Walker and her colleagues discovered a slowly repeating radio pulse. It shone for three months. But by the time they discovered it in the records, its activity had died down, and it had become invisible in the skies. In a January 2022 paper, the scientists suggested the object could be a kind of star called a magnetar (磁陀星). But the object, with the name GLEAM-X J162759.5-523504.3, sent out a pulse every 18 minutes instead of every few seconds like known magnetars.
It also had no X-ray signal associated with the radio emission (发射), which doesn’t fit with magnetar theories. And strangely, the object’s magnetic field was likely much stronger than previously seen. So the scientists began looking for other similar objects. In June 2022, Hurley-Walker and her colleagues began observing the entire visible sky every three nights. Almost immediately, they found something that sent out a radio flash every 21 minutes.
At first glance, it looked similar to the previously discovered object. But once the team began to dig through data for additional pulses from this source, named GPM J1839-10, the object only seemed more perplexing. Unlike the first star, the signal of J1839-10 was detected over decades.
For now, researchers assume both objects are the same. But why would one flash for three months and the other for 33 years and counting? “I don’t know,” says Hurley-Walker. “That’s the problem.”
8. What can be learned about the two newly discovered stars?
A. They were made public in Nature this month.
B. They send out short radio waves every 20 minutes.
C. They move at the slowest speed of all known stars.
D. They are unlike the stars astronomers have seen before.
9. How often do known magnetars send out a pulse?
A. Every few seconds. B. Every 18 minutes.
C. Every 20 minutes. D. Every 21 minutes.
10 What drove scientists to look for the second star?
A. Radio waves research project. B. Strange features of the first star.
C. The government’s guidance program. D. The assumption of the magnetar theories.
11. Which of the following best explains “perplexing” underlined in paragraph 4?
A. Appealing. B. Challenging.
C. Unaccountable. D. Unacceptable.
D
Scientists have mapped out oceanic “dead zones” from the Pliocene, about 5. 3 to 2. 6 million years ago, when Earth’s temperature was two to three degrees higher than today. This could offer insight into the future locations and effects of low oxygen areas in a warmer Earth’s oceans.
Oxygen minimum zones, or OMZs, are regions in the ocean with lower oxygen levels in the mid-waters to support marine (海洋的) life. These dead zones play an important role in the ocean’s overall health. “Their locations show where carbon and nitrogen (氮) are available in the ocean —so they’re important drivers of nutrient cycles,” says Catherine Davis, assistant professor at North Carolina State University.
Being able to predict the location of OMZs is important not only for understanding nutrient cycling but also because of their effects on marine life. Oceanic dead zones restrict the range of animals to the shallow surface ocean where oxygen is more plentiful. Davis and her colleagues wanted to figure out how a warmer climate might impact future OMZs. So they looked to the Pliocene when the Earth’s atmospheric CO2 levels were close to what they are now.
“This is the first global spatial reconstruction of oxygen minimum zones in the past,” Davis says. “And it’s in line with what we’re already seeing in the Atlantic in terms of lower oxygen levels. Warmer water holds less oxygen. This dead zone map from the Pliocene could give us insight into what the Atlantic might look like 100 years from now.”
What would a future with much less oxygen in the Atlantic mean? According to Davis, it could have a big impact on everything from carbon storage and nutrient cycling in the ocean to how fisheries and marine species are managed. “OMZs act as a ‘floor’ for marine —animals they are pushed to the surface,” Davis says. “So fishermen may suddenly see a lot of fish, but it doesn’t mean that there are actually more than normal —they’re just being forced into a smaller space.” Fisheries will need to take the effects of OMZs into account when managing populations.
12. What does Catherine Davis say about OMZs?
A. They have lower carbon levels. B. They may affect the ocean’s health.
C. They make Earth’s temperature higher. D. They have the highest oxygen levels.
13. How do OMZs benefit marine life?
A. They offer more oxygen.
B. They make the climate more pleasant.
C. They drive animals to areas with more oxygen.
D. They attract more scientists to research the ocean.
14. Which field is most probably influenced by OMZs?
A. Fishing. B. Farming.
C. Education. D. Travel.
15. What is a suitable title for the text?
A. Scientists Have Mapped Future Oceans
B Animals in the Ocean Will Benefit from OMZs
C. “Dead Zones” in the Old Times Will Appear Again
D. Map of Ancient Ocean “Dead Zones” Could Predict Future Ocean
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。
Anyone with a story to tell can write a book, either for their own enjoyment or to publish for all to see. The following are some tips to help you.
Understand why you’re writing a book. Before you start writing or even thinking about your book, be honest with yourself about your reasons for writing it. ___16___? Or do you simply have a great story that you want to share with the world?
___17___ There’s no one ideal workspace for every writer. Some prefer a quiet room, while others work best in a coffee shop. Also, make sure that the place you choose works with your preferred writing medium. If you want to write on a desktop, make sure to have a suitable desk nearby. ___18___. That’s because it’s easy to lose focus if your back aches.
Establish daily and weekly writing goals. Instead of hoping to produce ten pages at a time, try setting a goal to write one page each day. Set your writing goal based on your writing speed and any specific deadlines. ___19___
Get feedback often. You might have a group of fellow writers, friends or family members with whom you can share your works in progress. It is likely that you’ll go through many rounds of feedback and revisions before your book is published. ___20___ — it’s all part of the process of writing the best book you can!
A. Don’t get discouraged
B. Choose a workspace that works for you
C. Is it necessary to further your education
D. And try not to change it after you’ve set it
E. Break your big idea into manageable pieces
F. Do you dream of seeing your name on a book cover
G. At the same time, remember to pick a supportive chair
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)
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。
Sarkar is a nanotechnologist (纳米技术专家) and assistant professor at MIT. She is conducting her research on brain diseases that____21____the minds of millions of people worldwide.
Born in Kolkata, India, Sarkar credits both of her parents as early____22____. Her courage as a researcher comes from her____23____, who as a young woman went against social norms (常态) in her village by____24____to fund her own education. Meanwhile, Sarkar’s father inspired her interest in____25____. Sarkar recalls her father finding time for his____26____, fashioning devices to make home life more____27____, including an electricity-free washing machine. “That got me very____28____in science and technology,” Sarkar says.
After____29____a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, Sarkar_____30_____California to study nanoelectronics. There, she tested new ways to_____31_____nanodevices that could reduce the amount of _____32_____consumed by computers and other everyday electronics._____33_____, she made a breakthrough by developing a standout nanodevice.
Along the way, Sarkar became fascinated with the_____34_____, which she calls “the lowest energy computer”. She hopes to put nanodevices between human neurons (神经细胞) to improve the computing speed of the processor in our brains, “Our brains are_____35_____, but we could be better than what we are,” she says.
21. A. enrich B. read C. affect D. poison
22. A. birds B. researchers C. failures D. inspirations
23. A. aunt B. mother C. sister D. grandmother
24. A. working B. pretending C. refusing D. waiting
25. A. politics B. history C. engineering D. sport
26. A. job B. holiday C. discomfort D. passion
27. A. complex B. convenient C. peaceful D. meaningful
28. A. interested B. honest C. lucky D. disappointed
29. A. starting B. earning C. needing D. introducing
30. A. adapted to B. related to C. headed to D. belonged to
31. A. create B. fix C. operate D. sell
32. A. water B. money C. power D. time
33. A. Unfortunately B. Immediately C. Obviously D. Eventually
34. A. computer B. brain C. exercise D. fashion
35. A. empty B. busy C. relaxed D. remarkable
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。
The “Understanding Contemporary China” Foreign Language Contests were held in Beijing from December 4 to 8．
Nearly one million college students from more than 1,300 universities participated , with about 2,500 ____36____ (enter) the national final. The contests aimed to ____37____ (deep) college students’ understanding of China, enhance their linguistic (语言的) abilities and intercultural communication ____38____ (competent), and provide a platform for them to tell China’s stories well.
The champion of the English group ____39____ (determine) through a simulated (模拟的) “Global Youth Summit”. Three contestants discussed ____40____ (topic) including cultural diversity and the future development of mankind with Xinhua News Agency’s reporter Simon Keith Robinson, ____41____ tested their knowledge and ability to handle diverse subjects.
Xu Chengcheng, from Beijing Foreign Studies University, won ____42____ national championship of the International Communication Contest. She demonstrated a high-level of English proficiency(熟练)and strong communication skills in the prepared speech ____43____ the Global Youth Summit session(会议).
A special session of “Multilingual Champions Showcase” was part ____44____ the closing ceremony, where champions used their foreign language skills _____45_____ (share) stories about their understanding of China and communication with the world, showcasing youthful insights.
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，上周日你校邀请了专家来校进行心理健康专题讲座。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.讲座的目的、时间与地点；
2.讲座的内容；
3.同学们的收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Lecture on Mental Health
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Eric, my husband, and I are enthusiastic hikers. We are attracted by the challenge and beauty of mountain trails (小路), especially those that lead to sites of historical and cultural significance. Our love for hiking began shortly after we were married, and it has been a passion of ours for many years.
Last month, we visited a national park with the intention of hiking to a location known for its stone text. After many difficulties, we found only one site within the park was open to visitors. To enjoy the stone text in the mountains, we needed to finish a 2.5-mile path, which started from the museum of the park. 2.5 miles didn’t sound like a very long hike. We were both just in our seventies but fairly fit, and we thought we could easily do 2.5 miles. However, the worker in the museum warned us that the first mile of the path was steep (陡峭的) and rocky and that it could be very challenging. But we ignored her warning and made up our minds to go.
“2.5 miles is not a big deal. Surely, we could do it if we wear proper boots and start early tomorrow morning,” I whispered to my husband lightheartedly.
The next morning, my husband and I got up early. Before starting our hike, we first reached a place that served breakfast. There, we found a family of three, a young man named Walter, his wife and sister. They would also take the path to watch the stone text. They were warm and friendly and we chatted happily for a while. Before they set off, Walter said that he would see us at the stairs, and we thought no more about it. Twenty minutes later, we also started hiking.
The trail started well and it was pretty much downhill all the way. Then it became more and more challenging. The path became extremely steep and was blocked here and there by huge slippery (湿滑的) rocks, which made each step forward an adventure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As we pushed on, the hike became even tougher.
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When Walter saw us, he rushed to help us.
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答案版
高二10月教学质量检测英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册 Units 1~3。
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 good at?
A. Singing. B. Playing the drums. C. Playing the pianos.
2. Why is the man late?
A. Because of the heavy traffic.
B. Because of the bad weather.
C. Because of the basketball match.
3. What will the woman probably do?
A. Charge her phone. B. Leave the house. C. Call her mother.
4. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A souvenir. B. A place. C. A colorful life.
5. How much will the woman pay to rent the car?
A.200 dollars. B. 210 dollars. C. 240 dollars.
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 does the man want to do?
A. Pay taxes. B. Answer questions. C. Get information.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Call back later. B. Send an email. C. Speak to someone else.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the weather probably like now?
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
9. What happened at the get-together last year?
A. No one wanted to play any games.
B. People ran out of food and drinks.
C. People just wanted to stay warm.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When did the woman reserve the room?
A. On the 11th. B. On the 12th. C. On the 13th.
11. How many nights will the woman stay at the hotel?
A. One. B. Three. C. Five.
12. What does the woman want to be sent to her room?
A. Breakfast. B. A newspaper. C. A guest book.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where will the speakers have the party?
A. In a garden. B. In a hotel. C. In their house.
14. What food will the man prepare for the party?
A. Pizzas. B. Salad. C. A birthday cake.
15. What kind of birthday present will the woman get for Grandpa?
A. A scarf. B. A book. C. A hat.
16. When will the party be held?
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long is the lecture about ants?
A. 60 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 30 minutes.
18. Where will the film The Great Migration be shown?
A. In Theater A. B. In Theater B. C. In Theater C.
19. Who will host the event Encouraging Garden Wildlife?
A. David Crocker. B. Monica Chaddha. C. Jane Smith.
20. When will the listeners leave the Exhibition Room?
A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:00 pm.
听力答案 略
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
Four Best National Parks in the US
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the country’s most-visited national park. Crossing North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is known for its wildlife, waterfalls and fog-covered mountains. It’s worth visiting year-round for scenic views and outdoor activities like hiking, but the park really shines in autumn, when its trees put on a display of red, orange and gold leaves.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
The world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, and in 2020, it recorded 3.8 million visits. Throughout its 2.2 million acres (英亩), visitors can find a range of unique attractions, including Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring, as well as waterfalls, lakes and wildlife.
Zion National Park, Utah
Utah is home to some of the country’s best national parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands, but Utah’s first and most popular national park is Zion National Park. Visitors can enjoy hiking, climbing, biking and birding here.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Covering 415 mountainous square miles, Rocky Mountain National Park is the fourth most-visited. Here, visitors can spot a variety of wildlife from a safe distance, and explore the park’s many hiking trails. Rocky Mountain National Park also has a number of scenic drives for visitors who want to see the park’s forests, wildflower-covered grasslands, and more without leaving their cars.
1. When is the best time to admire leaves in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.
2. Which of the following is the world’s first national park?
A. Zion National Park. B. Yellowstone National Park.
C. Rocky Mountain National Park. D. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
3. Where is Canyonlands National Park?
A. In Utah. B. In Tennessee.
C. In Wyoming. D. In Colorado.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
B
Josh Primm has just moved to New York City with his parents. He’s shy, anxious, and slow to adjust to his new school. Then he makes a friend— Lyle, a crocodile. Lyle is no ordinary crocodile. For one thing, he sings. Josh’s parents are terrified of him at first, but Lyle soon becomes part of the family. When Mr. Grumps, their unfriendly neighbor, threatens to have Lyle taken away, the Primms pull together to protect the creature.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a musical comedy based on the popular children’s books by Bernard Waber. Josh is played by Winslow Fegley, 13. He said he came to understand the shy boy.
“Josh has to go through this journey, to break out of his shell,” Winslow said. “And it’s Lyle, understanding the boy’s loneliness, who helps him do this. By the end of the movie, Josh is very open to trying new things,” Winslow added. “I can relate to that.”
The Lyle we see in the movie is computer- animated. He’s voiced by singer Shawn Mendes. But Winslow said it was a “man in a suit”, actor Ben Palacios, who brought adult Lyle to life on the set. This made it easier for Winslow to get into character. “It was a great experience because I could work with a real person,” Winslow said. “I was able to react to his emotions.”
Winslow has the same admiration for everyone involved in making the movie. “All of the people who worked on the special effects have done an amazing job,” he said. “It’s not just making Lyle look realistic, but making him a lovable character. It’s really easy to fall in love with him.”
The film also stars Constance Wu as Josh’s mom and Javier Bardem as Hector P. Valenti, Lyle’s owner. “With all these very talented people,” Winslow said, “we made an amazing film that’s great, hopefully, for all ages.”
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile opened in theaters on October 7.
4. What did Lyle do in the story?
A. He taught Josh to sing. B. He helped Jos h overcome his shyness.
C. He invited Josh to a crocodile concert. D. He competed with Jos h in a talent show.
5. What is the movie Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile mainly about?
A. Winslow Fegley struggles to become an actor.
B. Lyle, a crocodile, becomes a pop star in New York City.
C. Josh adapts to a new school with the help of a crocodile.
D. The Primm family’s neighbor tries to drive their pet crocodile away.
6. How did Ben’s Lyle affect Winslow?
A. It challenged him to act against a pre- recorded voice.
B. It simplified the process of working with special effects.
C. It allowed him to practice communicating with a crocodile.
D. It enabled him to perform better in his role.
7. What does Winslow Fegley admire about the film’s special effects team?
A. Their work with actor Ben Palacios. B. Their creation of a lovable character.
C. Their ability to make Lyle look harmless. D. Their contribution to the film’s music.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B
C
Scientists are confused about two newly discovered stars. The two stars one of which was announced this month in the journal Nature, send out long pulses (脉冲) of radio waves about every 20 minutes. This means they move much more slowly, and they have other characteristics that astronomers can’t explain. “We are all still quite amazed,” says astronomer Natasha Hurley-Walker, who led the discovery of both of these surprising sources.
The mystery began in 2021, when Hurley-Walker and her colleagues discovered a slowly repeating radio pulse. It shone for three months. But by the time they discovered it in the records, its activity had died down, and it had become invisible in the skies. In a January 2022 paper, the scientists suggested the object could be a kind of star called a magnetar (磁陀星). But the object, with the name GLEAM-X J162759.5-523504.3, sent out a pulse every 18 minutes instead of every few seconds like known magnetars.
It also had no X-ray signal associated with the radio emission (发射), which doesn’t fit with magnetar theories. And strangely, the object’s magnetic field was likely much stronger than previously seen. So the scientists began looking for other similar objects. In June 2022, Hurley-Walker and her colleagues began observing the entire visible sky every three nights. Almost immediately, they found something that sent out a radio flash every 21 minutes.
At first glance, it looked similar to the previously discovered object. But once the team began to dig through data for additional pulses from this source, named GPM J1839-10, the object only seemed more perplexing. Unlike the first star, the signal of J1839-10 was detected over decades.
For now, researchers assume both objects are the same. But why would one flash for three months and the other for 33 years and counting? “I don’t know,” says Hurley-Walker. “That’s the problem.”
8. What can be learned about the two newly discovered stars?
A. They were made public in Nature this month.
B. They send out short radio waves every 20 minutes.
C. They move at the slowest speed of all known stars.
D. They are unlike the stars astronomers have seen before.
9. How often do known magnetars send out a pulse?
A. Every few seconds. B. Every 18 minutes.
C. Every 20 minutes. D. Every 21 minutes.
10 What drove scientists to look for the second star?
A. Radio waves research project. B. Strange features of the first star.
C. The government’s guidance program. D. The assumption of the magnetar theories.
11. Which of the following best explains “perplexing” underlined in paragraph 4?
A. Appealing. B. Challenging.
C. Unaccountable. D. Unacceptable.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
D
Scientists have mapped out oceanic “dead zones” from the Pliocene, about 5. 3 to 2. 6 million years ago, when Earth’s temperature was two to three degrees higher than today. This could offer insight into the future locations and effects of low oxygen areas in a warmer Earth’s oceans.
Oxygen minimum zones, or OMZs, are regions in the ocean with lower oxygen levels in the mid-waters to support marine (海洋的) life. These dead zones play an important role in the ocean’s overall health. “Their locations show where carbon and nitrogen (氮) are available in the ocean —so they’re important drivers of nutrient cycles,” says Catherine Davis, assistant professor at North Carolina State University.
Being able to predict the location of OMZs is important not only for understanding nutrient cycling but also because of their effects on marine life. Oceanic dead zones restrict the range of animals to the shallow surface ocean where oxygen is more plentiful. Davis and her colleagues wanted to figure out how a warmer climate might impact future OMZs. So they looked to the Pliocene when the Earth’s atmospheric CO2 levels were close to what they are now.
“This is the first global spatial reconstruction of oxygen minimum zones in the past,” Davis says. “And it’s in line with what we’re already seeing in the Atlantic in terms of lower oxygen levels. Warmer water holds less oxygen. This dead zone map from the Pliocene could give us insight into what the Atlantic might look like 100 years from now.”
What would a future with much less oxygen in the Atlantic mean? According to Davis, it could have a big impact on everything from carbon storage and nutrient cycling in the ocean to how fisheries and marine species are managed. “OMZs act as a ‘floor’ for marine —animals they are pushed to the surface,” Davis says. “So fishermen may suddenly see a lot of fish, but it doesn’t mean that there are actually more than normal —they’re just being forced into a smaller space.” Fisheries will need to take the effects of OMZs into account when managing populations.
12. What does Catherine Davis say about OMZs?
A. They have lower carbon levels. B. They may affect the ocean’s health.
C. They make Earth’s temperature higher. D. They have the highest oxygen levels.
13. How do OMZs benefit marine life?
A. They offer more oxygen.
B. They make the climate more pleasant.
C. They drive animals to areas with more oxygen.
D. They attract more scientists to research the ocean.
14. Which field is most probably influenced by OMZs?
A. Fishing. B. Farming.
C. Education. D. Travel.
15. What is a suitable title for the text?
A. Scientists Have Mapped Future Oceans
B Animals in the Ocean Will Benefit from OMZs
C. “Dead Zones” in the Old Times Will Appear Again
D. Map of Ancient Ocean “Dead Zones” Could Predict Future Ocean
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
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。
Anyone with a story to tell can write a book, either for their own enjoyment or to publish for all to see. The following are some tips to help you.
Understand why you’re writing a book. Before you start writing or even thinking about your book, be honest with yourself about your reasons for writing it. ___16___? Or do you simply have a great story that you want to share with the world?
___17___ There’s no one ideal workspace for every writer. Some prefer a quiet room, while others work best in a coffee shop. Also, make sure that the place you choose works with your preferred writing medium. If you want to write on a desktop, make sure to have a suitable desk nearby. ___18___. That’s because it’s easy to lose focus if your back aches.
Establish daily and weekly writing goals. Instead of hoping to produce ten pages at a time, try setting a goal to write one page each day. Set your writing goal based on your writing speed and any specific deadlines. ___19___
Get feedback often. You might have a group of fellow writers, friends or family members with whom you can share your works in progress. It is likely that you’ll go through many rounds of feedback and revisions before your book is published. ___20___ — it’s all part of the process of writing the best book you can!
A. Don’t get discouraged
B. Choose a workspace that works for you
C. Is it necessary to further your education
D. And try not to change it after you’ve set it
E. Break your big idea into manageable pieces
F. Do you dream of seeing your name on a book cover
G. At the same time, remember to pick a supportive chair
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. G 19. D 20. A
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)
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。
Sarkar is a nanotechnologist (纳米技术专家) and assistant professor at MIT. She is conducting her research on brain diseases that____21____the minds of millions of people worldwide.
Born in Kolkata, India, Sarkar credits both of her parents as early____22____. Her courage as a researcher comes from her____23____, who as a young woman went against social norms (常态) in her village by____24____to fund her own education. Meanwhile, Sarkar’s father inspired her interest in____25____. Sarkar recalls her father finding time for his____26____, fashioning devices to make home life more____27____, including an electricity-free washing machine. “That got me very____28____in science and technology,” Sarkar says.
After____29____a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, Sarkar_____30_____California to study nanoelectronics. There, she tested new ways to_____31_____nanodevices that could reduce the amount of _____32_____consumed by computers and other everyday electronics._____33_____, she made a breakthrough by developing a standout nanodevice.
Along the way, Sarkar became fascinated with the_____34_____, which she calls “the lowest energy computer”. She hopes to put nanodevices between human neurons (神经细胞) to improve the computing speed of the processor in our brains, “Our brains are_____35_____, but we could be better than what we are,” she says.
21. A. enrich B. read C. affect D. poison
22. A. birds B. researchers C. failures D. inspirations
23. A. aunt B. mother C. sister D. grandmother
24. A. working B. pretending C. refusing D. waiting
25. A. politics B. history C. engineering D. sport
26. A. job B. holiday C. discomfort D. passion
27. A. complex B. convenient C. peaceful D. meaningful
28. A. interested B. honest C. lucky D. disappointed
29. A. starting B. earning C. needing D. introducing
30. A. adapted to B. related to C. headed to D. belonged to
31. A. create B. fix C. operate D. sell
32. A. water B. money C. power D. time
33. A. Unfortunately B. Immediately C. Obviously D. Eventually
34. A. computer B. brain C. exercise D. fashion
35. A. empty B. busy C. relaxed D. remarkable
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D
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。
The “Understanding Contemporary China” Foreign Language Contests were held in Beijing from December 4 to 8．
Nearly one million college students from more than 1,300 universities participated , with about 2,500 ____36____ (enter) the national final. The contests aimed to ____37____ (deep) college students’ understanding of China, enhance their linguistic (语言的) abilities and intercultural communication ____38____ (competent), and provide a platform for them to tell China’s stories well.
The champion of the English group ____39____ (determine) through a simulated (模拟的) “Global Youth Summit”. Three contestants discussed ____40____ (topic) including cultural diversity and the future development of mankind with Xinhua News Agency’s reporter Simon Keith Robinson, ____41____ tested their knowledge and ability to handle diverse subjects.
Xu Chengcheng, from Beijing Foreign Studies University, won ____42____ national championship of the International Communication Contest. She demonstrated a high-level of English proficiency(熟练)and strong communication skills in the prepared speech ____43____ the Global Youth Summit session(会议).
A special session of “Multilingual Champions Showcase” was part ____44____ the closing ceremony, where champions used their foreign language skills _____45_____ (share) stories about their understanding of China and communication with the world, showcasing youthful insights.
【答案】36. entering
37. deepen 38. competence
39. was determined
40. topics 41. which
42. the 43. and
44. of 45. to share
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，上周日你校邀请了专家来校进行心理健康专题讲座。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.讲座的目的、时间与地点；
2.讲座的内容；
3.同学们的收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Lecture on Mental Health
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】A Lecture on Mental Health
Last Sunday, our school invited an expert to give a lecture on mental health in the auditorium. The purpose of the lecture was to raise awareness about mental well-being and provide students with strategies to manage stress and anxiety.
During the lecture, the expert discussed various topics, including the importance of self-care, recognizing mental health issues, and effective coping mechanisms.
Many students found the lecture enlightening. They expressed that they gained valuable insights into maintaining mental health and felt more equipped to handle personal challenges.
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。
Eric, my husband, and I are enthusiastic hikers. We are attracted by the challenge and beauty of mountain trails (小路), especially those that lead to sites of historical and cultural significance. Our love for hiking began shortly after we were married, and it has been a passion of ours for many years.
Last month, we visited a national park with the intention of hiking to a location known for its stone text. After many difficulties, we found only one site within the park was open to visitors. To enjoy the stone text in the mountains, we needed to finish a 2.5-mile path, which started from the museum of the park. 2.5 miles didn’t sound like a very long hike. We were both just in our seventies but fairly fit, and we thought we could easily do 2.5 miles. However, the worker in the museum warned us that the first mile of the path was steep (陡峭的) and rocky and that it could be very challenging. But we ignored her warning and made up our minds to go.
“2.5 miles is not a big deal. Surely, we could do it if we wear proper boots and start early tomorrow morning,” I whispered to my husband lightheartedly.
The next morning, my husband and I got up early. Before starting our hike, we first reached a place that served breakfast. There, we found a family of three, a young man named Walter, his wife and sister. They would also take the path to watch the stone text. They were warm and friendly and we chatted happily for a while. Before they set off, Walter said that he would see us at the stairs, and we thought no more about it. Twenty minutes later, we also started hiking.
The trail started well and it was pretty much downhill all the way. Then it became more and more challenging. The path became extremely steep and was blocked here and there by huge slippery (湿滑的) rocks, which made each step forward an adventure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As we pushed on, the hike became even tougher.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
When Walter saw us, he rushed to help us.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
As we pushed on, the hike became even tougher. The steep portions seemed endless, and each step required every ounce of our strength and concentration. Sweat trickled down our faces, and our legs felt like jelly. We paused frequently to catch our breath and steady ourselves on the uneven ground. In front of us, the jagged rocks and steep inclines tested our limits. Determined to reach the stone text, Eric and I encouraged each other, inching forward slowly but surely.
When Walter saw us, he rushed to help us. Seeing our struggle, he offered his hand to Eric and supported him over a particularly tricky section. “Take it slow, we’ve got this,” Walter smiled reassuringly. With his assistance, we navigated the final stretch of the challenging path. Finally, we stood before the magnificent stone text, filled with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. The view was breathtaking, and the hike, though arduous, was undoubtedly worth every step.
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册 Units 1~3。
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 good at?
A. Singing. B. Playing the drums. C. Playing the pianos.
2. Why is the man late?
A. Because of the heavy traffic.
B. Because of the bad weather.
C. Because of the basketball match.
3. What will the woman probably do?
A. Charge her phone. B. Leave the house. C. Call her mother.
4. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A souvenir. B. A place. C. A colorful life.
5. How much will the woman pay to rent the car?
A.200 dollars. B. 210 dollars. C. 240 dollars.
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 does the man want to do?
A. Pay taxes. B. Answer questions. C. Get information.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Call back later. B. Send an email. C. Speak to someone else.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the weather probably like now?
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
9. What happened at the get-together last year?
A. No one wanted to play any games.
B. People ran out of food and drinks.
C. People just wanted to stay warm.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When did the woman reserve the room?
A. On the 11th. B. On the 12th. C. On the 13th.
11. How many nights will the woman stay at the hotel?
A. One. B. Three. C. Five.
12. What does the woman want to be sent to her room?
A. Breakfast. B. A newspaper. C. A guest book.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where will the speakers have the party?
A. In a garden. B. In a hotel. C. In their house.
14. What food will the man prepare for the party?
A. Pizzas. B. Salad. C. A birthday cake.
15. What kind of birthday present will the woman get for Grandpa?
A. A scarf. B. A book. C. A hat.
16. When will the party be held?
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long is the lecture about ants?
A. 60 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 30 minutes.
18. Where will the film The Great Migration be shown?
A. In Theater A. B. In Theater B. C. In Theater C.
19. Who will host the event Encouraging Garden Wildlife?
A. David Crocker. B. Monica Chaddha. C. Jane Smith.
20. When will the listeners leave the Exhibition Room?
A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:00 pm.
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
Four Best National Parks in the US
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the country’s most-visited national park. Crossing North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is known for its wildlife, waterfalls and fog-covered mountains. It’s worth visiting year-round for scenic views and outdoor activities like hiking, but the park really shines in autumn, when its trees put on a display of red, orange and gold leaves.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
The world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, and in 2020, it recorded 3.8 million visits. Throughout its 2.2 million acres (英亩), visitors can find a range of unique attractions, including Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring, as well as waterfalls, lakes and wildlife.
Zion National Park, Utah
Utah is home to some of the country’s best national parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands, but Utah’s first and most popular national park is Zion National Park. Visitors can enjoy hiking, climbing, biking and birding here.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Covering 415 mountainous square miles, Rocky Mountain National Park is the fourth most-visited. Here, visitors can spot a variety of wildlife from a safe distance, and explore the park’s many hiking trails. Rocky Mountain National Park also has a number of scenic drives for visitors who want to see the park’s forests, wildflower-covered grasslands, and more without leaving their cars.
1. When is the best time to admire leaves in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.
2. Which of the following is the world’s first national park?
A. Zion National Park. B. Yellowstone National Park.
C. Rocky Mountain National Park. D. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
3. Where is Canyonlands National Park?
A. In Utah. B. In Tennessee.
C. In Wyoming. D. In Colorado.
B
Josh Primm has just moved to New York City with his parents. He’s shy, anxious, and slow to adjust to his new school. Then he makes a friend— Lyle, a crocodile. Lyle is no ordinary crocodile. For one thing, he sings. Josh’s parents are terrified of him at first, but Lyle soon becomes part of the family. When Mr. Grumps, their unfriendly neighbor, threatens to have Lyle taken away, the Primms pull together to protect the creature.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a musical comedy based on the popular children’s books by Bernard Waber. Josh is played by Winslow Fegley, 13. He said he came to understand the shy boy.
“Josh has to go through this journey, to break out of his shell,” Winslow said. “And it’s Lyle, understanding the boy’s loneliness, who helps him do this. By the end of the movie, Josh is very open to trying new things,” Winslow added. “I can relate to that.”
The Lyle we see in the movie is computer- animated. He’s voiced by singer Shawn Mendes. But Winslow said it was a “man in a suit”, actor Ben Palacios, who brought adult Lyle to life on the set. This made it easier for Winslow to get into character. “It was a great experience because I could work with a real person,” Winslow said. “I was able to react to his emotions.”
Winslow has the same admiration for everyone involved in making the movie. “All of the people who worked on the special effects have done an amazing job,” he said. “It’s not just making Lyle look realistic, but making him a lovable character. It’s really easy to fall in love with him.”
The film also stars Constance Wu as Josh’s mom and Javier Bardem as Hector P. Valenti, Lyle’s owner. “With all these very talented people,” Winslow said, “we made an amazing film that’s great, hopefully, for all ages.”
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile opened in theaters on October 7.
4. What did Lyle do in the story?
A. He taught Josh to sing. B. He helped Jos h overcome his shyness.
C. He invited Josh to a crocodile concert. D. He competed with Jos h in a talent show.
5. What is the movie Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile mainly about?
A. Winslow Fegley struggles to become an actor.
B. Lyle, a crocodile, becomes a pop star in New York City.
C. Josh adapts to a new school with the help of a crocodile.
D. The Primm family’s neighbor tries to drive their pet crocodile away.
6. How did Ben’s Lyle affect Winslow?
A. It challenged him to act against a pre- recorded voice.
B. It simplified the process of working with special effects.
C. It allowed him to practice communicating with a crocodile.
D. It enabled him to perform better in his role.
7. What does Winslow Fegley admire about the film’s special effects team?
A. Their work with actor Ben Palacios. B. Their creation of a lovable character.
C. Their ability to make Lyle look harmless. D. Their contribution to the film’s music.
C
Scientists are confused about two newly discovered stars. The two stars one of which was announced this month in the journal Nature, send out long pulses (脉冲) of radio waves about every 20 minutes. This means they move much more slowly, and they have other characteristics that astronomers can’t explain. “We are all still quite amazed,” says astronomer Natasha Hurley-Walker, who led the discovery of both of these surprising sources.
The mystery began in 2021, when Hurley-Walker and her colleagues discovered a slowly repeating radio pulse. It shone for three months. But by the time they discovered it in the records, its activity had died down, and it had become invisible in the skies. In a January 2022 paper, the scientists suggested the object could be a kind of star called a magnetar (磁陀星). But the object, with the name GLEAM-X J162759.5-523504.3, sent out a pulse every 18 minutes instead of every few seconds like known magnetars.
It also had no X-ray signal associated with the radio emission (发射), which doesn’t fit with magnetar theories. And strangely, the object’s magnetic field was likely much stronger than previously seen. So the scientists began looking for other similar objects. In June 2022, Hurley-Walker and her colleagues began observing the entire visible sky every three nights. Almost immediately, they found something that sent out a radio flash every 21 minutes.
At first glance, it looked similar to the previously discovered object. But once the team began to dig through data for additional pulses from this source, named GPM J1839-10, the object only seemed more perplexing. Unlike the first star, the signal of J1839-10 was detected over decades.
For now, researchers assume both objects are the same. But why would one flash for three months and the other for 33 years and counting? “I don’t know,” says Hurley-Walker. “That’s the problem.”
8. What can be learned about the two newly discovered stars?
A. They were made public in Nature this month.
B. They send out short radio waves every 20 minutes.
C. They move at the slowest speed of all known stars.
D. They are unlike the stars astronomers have seen before.
9. How often do known magnetars send out a pulse?
A. Every few seconds. B. Every 18 minutes.
C. Every 20 minutes. D. Every 21 minutes.
10 What drove scientists to look for the second star?
A. Radio waves research project. B. Strange features of the first star.
C. The government’s guidance program. D. The assumption of the magnetar theories.
11. Which of the following best explains “perplexing” underlined in paragraph 4?
A. Appealing. B. Challenging.
C. Unaccountable. D. Unacceptable.
D
Scientists have mapped out oceanic “dead zones” from the Pliocene, about 5. 3 to 2. 6 million years ago, when Earth’s temperature was two to three degrees higher than today. This could offer insight into the future locations and effects of low oxygen areas in a warmer Earth’s oceans.
Oxygen minimum zones, or OMZs, are regions in the ocean with lower oxygen levels in the mid-waters to support marine (海洋的) life. These dead zones play an important role in the ocean’s overall health. “Their locations show where carbon and nitrogen (氮) are available in the ocean —so they’re important drivers of nutrient cycles,” says Catherine Davis, assistant professor at North Carolina State University.
Being able to predict the location of OMZs is important not only for understanding nutrient cycling but also because of their effects on marine life. Oceanic dead zones restrict the range of animals to the shallow surface ocean where oxygen is more plentiful. Davis and her colleagues wanted to figure out how a warmer climate might impact future OMZs. So they looked to the Pliocene when the Earth’s atmospheric CO2 levels were close to what they are now.
“This is the first global spatial reconstruction of oxygen minimum zones in the past,” Davis says. “And it’s in line with what we’re already seeing in the Atlantic in terms of lower oxygen levels. Warmer water holds less oxygen. This dead zone map from the Pliocene could give us insight into what the Atlantic might look like 100 years from now.”
What would a future with much less oxygen in the Atlantic mean? According to Davis, it could have a big impact on everything from carbon storage and nutrient cycling in the ocean to how fisheries and marine species are managed. “OMZs act as a ‘floor’ for marine —animals they are pushed to the surface,” Davis says. “So fishermen may suddenly see a lot of fish, but it doesn’t mean that there are actually more than normal —they’re just being forced into a smaller space.” Fisheries will need to take the effects of OMZs into account when managing populations.
12. What does Catherine Davis say about OMZs?
A. They have lower carbon levels. B. They may affect the ocean’s health.
C. They make Earth’s temperature higher. D. They have the highest oxygen levels.
13. How do OMZs benefit marine life?
A. They offer more oxygen.
B. They make the climate more pleasant.
C. They drive animals to areas with more oxygen.
D. They attract more scientists to research the ocean.
14. Which field is most probably influenced by OMZs?
A. Fishing. B. Farming.
C. Education. D. Travel.
15. What is a suitable title for the text?
A. Scientists Have Mapped Future Oceans
B Animals in the Ocean Will Benefit from OMZs
C. “Dead Zones” in the Old Times Will Appear Again
D. Map of Ancient Ocean “Dead Zones” Could Predict Future Ocean
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。
Anyone with a story to tell can write a book, either for their own enjoyment or to publish for all to see. The following are some tips to help you.
Understand why you’re writing a book. Before you start writing or even thinking about your book, be honest with yourself about your reasons for writing it. ___16___? Or do you simply have a great story that you want to share with the world?
___17___ There’s no one ideal workspace for every writer. Some prefer a quiet room, while others work best in a coffee shop. Also, make sure that the place you choose works with your preferred writing medium. If you want to write on a desktop, make sure to have a suitable desk nearby. ___18___. That’s because it’s easy to lose focus if your back aches.
Establish daily and weekly writing goals. Instead of hoping to produce ten pages at a time, try setting a goal to write one page each day. Set your writing goal based on your writing speed and any specific deadlines. ___19___
Get feedback often. You might have a group of fellow writers, friends or family members with whom you can share your works in progress. It is likely that you’ll go through many rounds of feedback and revisions before your book is published. ___20___ — it’s all part of the process of writing the best book you can!
A. Don’t get discouraged
B. Choose a workspace that works for you
C. Is it necessary to further your education
D. And try not to change it after you’ve set it
E. Break your big idea into manageable pieces
F. Do you dream of seeing your name on a book cover
G. At the same time, remember to pick a supportive chair
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)
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。
Sarkar is a nanotechnologist (纳米技术专家) and assistant professor at MIT. She is conducting her research on brain diseases that____21____the minds of millions of people worldwide.
Born in Kolkata, India, Sarkar credits both of her parents as early____22____. Her courage as a researcher comes from her____23____, who as a young woman went against social norms (常态) in her village by____24____to fund her own education. Meanwhile, Sarkar’s father inspired her interest in____25____. Sarkar recalls her father finding time for his____26____, fashioning devices to make home life more____27____, including an electricity-free washing machine. “That got me very____28____in science and technology,” Sarkar says.
After____29____a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, Sarkar_____30_____California to study nanoelectronics. There, she tested new ways to_____31_____nanodevices that could reduce the amount of _____32_____consumed by computers and other everyday electronics._____33_____, she made a breakthrough by developing a standout nanodevice.
Along the way, Sarkar became fascinated with the_____34_____, which she calls “the lowest energy computer”. She hopes to put nanodevices between human neurons (神经细胞) to improve the computing speed of the processor in our brains, “Our brains are_____35_____, but we could be better than what we are,” she says.
21. A. enrich B. read C. affect D. poison
22. A. birds B. researchers C. failures D. inspirations
23. A. aunt B. mother C. sister D. grandmother
24. A. working B. pretending C. refusing D. waiting
25. A. politics B. history C. engineering D. sport
26. A. job B. holiday C. discomfort D. passion
27. A. complex B. convenient C. peaceful D. meaningful
28. A. interested B. honest C. lucky D. disappointed
29. A. starting B. earning C. needing D. introducing
30. A. adapted to B. related to C. headed to D. belonged to
31. A. create B. fix C. operate D. sell
32. A. water B. money C. power D. time
33. A. Unfortunately B. Immediately C. Obviously D. Eventually
34. A. computer B. brain C. exercise D. fashion
35. A. empty B. busy C. relaxed D. remarkable
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。
The “Understanding Contemporary China” Foreign Language Contests were held in Beijing from December 4 to 8．
Nearly one million college students from more than 1,300 universities participated , with about 2,500 ____36____ (enter) the national final. The contests aimed to ____37____ (deep) college students’ understanding of China, enhance their linguistic (语言的) abilities and intercultural communication ____38____ (competent), and provide a platform for them to tell China’s stories well.
The champion of the English group ____39____ (determine) through a simulated (模拟的) “Global Youth Summit”. Three contestants discussed ____40____ (topic) including cultural diversity and the future development of mankind with Xinhua News Agency’s reporter Simon Keith Robinson, ____41____ tested their knowledge and ability to handle diverse subjects.
Xu Chengcheng, from Beijing Foreign Studies University, won ____42____ national championship of the International Communication Contest. She demonstrated a high-level of English proficiency(熟练)and strong communication skills in the prepared speech ____43____ the Global Youth Summit session(会议).
A special session of “Multilingual Champions Showcase” was part ____44____ the closing ceremony, where champions used their foreign language skills _____45_____ (share) stories about their understanding of China and communication with the world, showcasing youthful insights.
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，上周日你校邀请了专家来校进行心理健康专题讲座。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.讲座的目的、时间与地点；
2.讲座的内容；
3.同学们的收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Lecture on Mental Health
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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。
Eric, my husband, and I are enthusiastic hikers. We are attracted by the challenge and beauty of mountain trails (小路), especially those that lead to sites of historical and cultural significance. Our love for hiking began shortly after we were married, and it has been a passion of ours for many years.
Last month, we visited a national park with the intention of hiking to a location known for its stone text. After many difficulties, we found only one site within the park was open to visitors. To enjoy the stone text in the mountains, we needed to finish a 2.5-mile path, which started from the museum of the park. 2.5 miles didn’t sound like a very long hike. We were both just in our seventies but fairly fit, and we thought we could easily do 2.5 miles. However, the worker in the museum warned us that the first mile of the path was steep (陡峭的) and rocky and that it could be very challenging. But we ignored her warning and made up our minds to go.
“2.5 miles is not a big deal. Surely, we could do it if we wear proper boots and start early tomorrow morning,” I whispered to my husband lightheartedly.
The next morning, my husband and I got up early. Before starting our hike, we first reached a place that served breakfast. There, we found a family of three, a young man named Walter, his wife and sister. They would also take the path to watch the stone text. They were warm and friendly and we chatted happily for a while. Before they set off, Walter said that he would see us at the stairs, and we thought no more about it. Twenty minutes later, we also started hiking.
The trail started well and it was pretty much downhill all the way. Then it became more and more challenging. The path became extremely steep and was blocked here and there by huge slippery (湿滑的) rocks, which made each step forward an adventure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As we pushed on, the hike became even tougher.
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When Walter saw us, he rushed to help us.
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答案版
高二10月教学质量检测英语
考生注意：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3.考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4.本卷命题范围：人教版选择性必修第一册 Units 1~3。
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 good at?
A. Singing. B. Playing the drums. C. Playing the pianos.
2. Why is the man late?
A. Because of the heavy traffic.
B. Because of the bad weather.
C. Because of the basketball match.
3. What will the woman probably do?
A. Charge her phone. B. Leave the house. C. Call her mother.
4. What are the speakers talking about?
A. A souvenir. B. A place. C. A colorful life.
5. How much will the woman pay to rent the car?
A.200 dollars. B. 210 dollars. C. 240 dollars.
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 does the man want to do?
A. Pay taxes. B. Answer questions. C. Get information.
7. What does the woman advise the man to do?
A. Call back later. B. Send an email. C. Speak to someone else.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What is the weather probably like now?
A. Rainy. B. Cloudy. C. Sunny.
9. What happened at the get-together last year?
A. No one wanted to play any games.
B. People ran out of food and drinks.
C. People just wanted to stay warm.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. When did the woman reserve the room?
A. On the 11th. B. On the 12th. C. On the 13th.
11. How many nights will the woman stay at the hotel?
A. One. B. Three. C. Five.
12. What does the woman want to be sent to her room?
A. Breakfast. B. A newspaper. C. A guest book.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Where will the speakers have the party?
A. In a garden. B. In a hotel. C. In their house.
14. What food will the man prepare for the party?
A. Pizzas. B. Salad. C. A birthday cake.
15. What kind of birthday present will the woman get for Grandpa?
A. A scarf. B. A book. C. A hat.
16. When will the party be held?
A. On Thursday. B. On Friday. C. On Saturday.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long is the lecture about ants?
A. 60 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 30 minutes.
18. Where will the film The Great Migration be shown?
A. In Theater A. B. In Theater B. C. In Theater C.
19. Who will host the event Encouraging Garden Wildlife?
A. David Crocker. B. Monica Chaddha. C. Jane Smith.
20. When will the listeners leave the Exhibition Room?
A. At 2:00 pm. B. At 2:30 pm. C. At 3:00 pm.
听力答案 略
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
Four Best National Parks in the US
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina and Tennessee
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the country’s most-visited national park. Crossing North Carolina and Tennessee, this park is known for its wildlife, waterfalls and fog-covered mountains. It’s worth visiting year-round for scenic views and outdoor activities like hiking, but the park really shines in autumn, when its trees put on a display of red, orange and gold leaves.
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, Montana and Idaho
The world’s first national park, Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872, and in 2020, it recorded 3.8 million visits. Throughout its 2.2 million acres (英亩), visitors can find a range of unique attractions, including Mammoth Hot Springs, Old Faithful Geyser and Grand Prismatic Spring, as well as waterfalls, lakes and wildlife.
Zion National Park, Utah
Utah is home to some of the country’s best national parks, including Arches, Bryce Canyon and Canyonlands, but Utah’s first and most popular national park is Zion National Park. Visitors can enjoy hiking, climbing, biking and birding here.
Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado
Covering 415 mountainous square miles, Rocky Mountain National Park is the fourth most-visited. Here, visitors can spot a variety of wildlife from a safe distance, and explore the park’s many hiking trails. Rocky Mountain National Park also has a number of scenic drives for visitors who want to see the park’s forests, wildflower-covered grasslands, and more without leaving their cars.
1. When is the best time to admire leaves in Great Smoky Mountains National Park?
A. Spring. B. Summer. C. Autumn. D. Winter.
2. Which of the following is the world’s first national park?
A. Zion National Park. B. Yellowstone National Park.
C. Rocky Mountain National Park. D. Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
3. Where is Canyonlands National Park?
A. In Utah. B. In Tennessee.
C. In Wyoming. D. In Colorado.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. A
B
Josh Primm has just moved to New York City with his parents. He’s shy, anxious, and slow to adjust to his new school. Then he makes a friend— Lyle, a crocodile. Lyle is no ordinary crocodile. For one thing, he sings. Josh’s parents are terrified of him at first, but Lyle soon becomes part of the family. When Mr. Grumps, their unfriendly neighbor, threatens to have Lyle taken away, the Primms pull together to protect the creature.
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile is a musical comedy based on the popular children’s books by Bernard Waber. Josh is played by Winslow Fegley, 13. He said he came to understand the shy boy.
“Josh has to go through this journey, to break out of his shell,” Winslow said. “And it’s Lyle, understanding the boy’s loneliness, who helps him do this. By the end of the movie, Josh is very open to trying new things,” Winslow added. “I can relate to that.”
The Lyle we see in the movie is computer- animated. He’s voiced by singer Shawn Mendes. But Winslow said it was a “man in a suit”, actor Ben Palacios, who brought adult Lyle to life on the set. This made it easier for Winslow to get into character. “It was a great experience because I could work with a real person,” Winslow said. “I was able to react to his emotions.”
Winslow has the same admiration for everyone involved in making the movie. “All of the people who worked on the special effects have done an amazing job,” he said. “It’s not just making Lyle look realistic, but making him a lovable character. It’s really easy to fall in love with him.”
The film also stars Constance Wu as Josh’s mom and Javier Bardem as Hector P. Valenti, Lyle’s owner. “With all these very talented people,” Winslow said, “we made an amazing film that’s great, hopefully, for all ages.”
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile opened in theaters on October 7.
4. What did Lyle do in the story?
A. He taught Josh to sing. B. He helped Jos h overcome his shyness.
C. He invited Josh to a crocodile concert. D. He competed with Jos h in a talent show.
5. What is the movie Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile mainly about?
A. Winslow Fegley struggles to become an actor.
B. Lyle, a crocodile, becomes a pop star in New York City.
C. Josh adapts to a new school with the help of a crocodile.
D. The Primm family’s neighbor tries to drive their pet crocodile away.
6. How did Ben’s Lyle affect Winslow?
A. It challenged him to act against a pre- recorded voice.
B. It simplified the process of working with special effects.
C. It allowed him to practice communicating with a crocodile.
D. It enabled him to perform better in his role.
7. What does Winslow Fegley admire about the film’s special effects team?
A. Their work with actor Ben Palacios. B. Their creation of a lovable character.
C. Their ability to make Lyle look harmless. D. Their contribution to the film’s music.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. B
C
Scientists are confused about two newly discovered stars. The two stars one of which was announced this month in the journal Nature, send out long pulses (脉冲) of radio waves about every 20 minutes. This means they move much more slowly, and they have other characteristics that astronomers can’t explain. “We are all still quite amazed,” says astronomer Natasha Hurley-Walker, who led the discovery of both of these surprising sources.
The mystery began in 2021, when Hurley-Walker and her colleagues discovered a slowly repeating radio pulse. It shone for three months. But by the time they discovered it in the records, its activity had died down, and it had become invisible in the skies. In a January 2022 paper, the scientists suggested the object could be a kind of star called a magnetar (磁陀星). But the object, with the name GLEAM-X J162759.5-523504.3, sent out a pulse every 18 minutes instead of every few seconds like known magnetars.
It also had no X-ray signal associated with the radio emission (发射), which doesn’t fit with magnetar theories. And strangely, the object’s magnetic field was likely much stronger than previously seen. So the scientists began looking for other similar objects. In June 2022, Hurley-Walker and her colleagues began observing the entire visible sky every three nights. Almost immediately, they found something that sent out a radio flash every 21 minutes.
At first glance, it looked similar to the previously discovered object. But once the team began to dig through data for additional pulses from this source, named GPM J1839-10, the object only seemed more perplexing. Unlike the first star, the signal of J1839-10 was detected over decades.
For now, researchers assume both objects are the same. But why would one flash for three months and the other for 33 years and counting? “I don’t know,” says Hurley-Walker. “That’s the problem.”
8. What can be learned about the two newly discovered stars?
A. They were made public in Nature this month.
B. They send out short radio waves every 20 minutes.
C. They move at the slowest speed of all known stars.
D. They are unlike the stars astronomers have seen before.
9. How often do known magnetars send out a pulse?
A. Every few seconds. B. Every 18 minutes.
C. Every 20 minutes. D. Every 21 minutes.
10 What drove scientists to look for the second star?
A. Radio waves research project. B. Strange features of the first star.
C. The government’s guidance program. D. The assumption of the magnetar theories.
11. Which of the following best explains “perplexing” underlined in paragraph 4?
A. Appealing. B. Challenging.
C. Unaccountable. D. Unacceptable.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. B 11. C
D
Scientists have mapped out oceanic “dead zones” from the Pliocene, about 5. 3 to 2. 6 million years ago, when Earth’s temperature was two to three degrees higher than today. This could offer insight into the future locations and effects of low oxygen areas in a warmer Earth’s oceans.
Oxygen minimum zones, or OMZs, are regions in the ocean with lower oxygen levels in the mid-waters to support marine (海洋的) life. These dead zones play an important role in the ocean’s overall health. “Their locations show where carbon and nitrogen (氮) are available in the ocean —so they’re important drivers of nutrient cycles,” says Catherine Davis, assistant professor at North Carolina State University.
Being able to predict the location of OMZs is important not only for understanding nutrient cycling but also because of their effects on marine life. Oceanic dead zones restrict the range of animals to the shallow surface ocean where oxygen is more plentiful. Davis and her colleagues wanted to figure out how a warmer climate might impact future OMZs. So they looked to the Pliocene when the Earth’s atmospheric CO2 levels were close to what they are now.
“This is the first global spatial reconstruction of oxygen minimum zones in the past,” Davis says. “And it’s in line with what we’re already seeing in the Atlantic in terms of lower oxygen levels. Warmer water holds less oxygen. This dead zone map from the Pliocene could give us insight into what the Atlantic might look like 100 years from now.”
What would a future with much less oxygen in the Atlantic mean? According to Davis, it could have a big impact on everything from carbon storage and nutrient cycling in the ocean to how fisheries and marine species are managed. “OMZs act as a ‘floor’ for marine —animals they are pushed to the surface,” Davis says. “So fishermen may suddenly see a lot of fish, but it doesn’t mean that there are actually more than normal —they’re just being forced into a smaller space.” Fisheries will need to take the effects of OMZs into account when managing populations.
12. What does Catherine Davis say about OMZs?
A. They have lower carbon levels. B. They may affect the ocean’s health.
C. They make Earth’s temperature higher. D. They have the highest oxygen levels.
13. How do OMZs benefit marine life?
A. They offer more oxygen.
B. They make the climate more pleasant.
C. They drive animals to areas with more oxygen.
D. They attract more scientists to research the ocean.
14. Which field is most probably influenced by OMZs?
A. Fishing. B. Farming.
C. Education. D. Travel.
15. What is a suitable title for the text?
A. Scientists Have Mapped Future Oceans
B Animals in the Ocean Will Benefit from OMZs
C. “Dead Zones” in the Old Times Will Appear Again
D. Map of Ancient Ocean “Dead Zones” Could Predict Future Ocean
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. A 15. D
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。
Anyone with a story to tell can write a book, either for their own enjoyment or to publish for all to see. The following are some tips to help you.
Understand why you’re writing a book. Before you start writing or even thinking about your book, be honest with yourself about your reasons for writing it. ___16___? Or do you simply have a great story that you want to share with the world?
___17___ There’s no one ideal workspace for every writer. Some prefer a quiet room, while others work best in a coffee shop. Also, make sure that the place you choose works with your preferred writing medium. If you want to write on a desktop, make sure to have a suitable desk nearby. ___18___. That’s because it’s easy to lose focus if your back aches.
Establish daily and weekly writing goals. Instead of hoping to produce ten pages at a time, try setting a goal to write one page each day. Set your writing goal based on your writing speed and any specific deadlines. ___19___
Get feedback often. You might have a group of fellow writers, friends or family members with whom you can share your works in progress. It is likely that you’ll go through many rounds of feedback and revisions before your book is published. ___20___ — it’s all part of the process of writing the best book you can!
A. Don’t get discouraged
B. Choose a workspace that works for you
C. Is it necessary to further your education
D. And try not to change it after you’ve set it
E. Break your big idea into manageable pieces
F. Do you dream of seeing your name on a book cover
G. At the same time, remember to pick a supportive chair
【答案】16. F 17. B 18. G 19. D 20. A
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)
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。
Sarkar is a nanotechnologist (纳米技术专家) and assistant professor at MIT. She is conducting her research on brain diseases that____21____the minds of millions of people worldwide.
Born in Kolkata, India, Sarkar credits both of her parents as early____22____. Her courage as a researcher comes from her____23____, who as a young woman went against social norms (常态) in her village by____24____to fund her own education. Meanwhile, Sarkar’s father inspired her interest in____25____. Sarkar recalls her father finding time for his____26____, fashioning devices to make home life more____27____, including an electricity-free washing machine. “That got me very____28____in science and technology,” Sarkar says.
After____29____a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Dhanbad, Sarkar_____30_____California to study nanoelectronics. There, she tested new ways to_____31_____nanodevices that could reduce the amount of _____32_____consumed by computers and other everyday electronics._____33_____, she made a breakthrough by developing a standout nanodevice.
Along the way, Sarkar became fascinated with the_____34_____, which she calls “the lowest energy computer”. She hopes to put nanodevices between human neurons (神经细胞) to improve the computing speed of the processor in our brains, “Our brains are_____35_____, but we could be better than what we are,” she says.
21. A. enrich B. read C. affect D. poison
22. A. birds B. researchers C. failures D. inspirations
23. A. aunt B. mother C. sister D. grandmother
24. A. working B. pretending C. refusing D. waiting
25. A. politics B. history C. engineering D. sport
26. A. job B. holiday C. discomfort D. passion
27. A. complex B. convenient C. peaceful D. meaningful
28. A. interested B. honest C. lucky D. disappointed
29. A. starting B. earning C. needing D. introducing
30. A. adapted to B. related to C. headed to D. belonged to
31. A. create B. fix C. operate D. sell
32. A. water B. money C. power D. time
33. A. Unfortunately B. Immediately C. Obviously D. Eventually
34. A. computer B. brain C. exercise D. fashion
35. A. empty B. busy C. relaxed D. remarkable
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. B 35. D
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。
The “Understanding Contemporary China” Foreign Language Contests were held in Beijing from December 4 to 8．
Nearly one million college students from more than 1,300 universities participated , with about 2,500 ____36____ (enter) the national final. The contests aimed to ____37____ (deep) college students’ understanding of China, enhance their linguistic (语言的) abilities and intercultural communication ____38____ (competent), and provide a platform for them to tell China’s stories well.
The champion of the English group ____39____ (determine) through a simulated (模拟的) “Global Youth Summit”. Three contestants discussed ____40____ (topic) including cultural diversity and the future development of mankind with Xinhua News Agency’s reporter Simon Keith Robinson, ____41____ tested their knowledge and ability to handle diverse subjects.
Xu Chengcheng, from Beijing Foreign Studies University, won ____42____ national championship of the International Communication Contest. She demonstrated a high-level of English proficiency(熟练)and strong communication skills in the prepared speech ____43____ the Global Youth Summit session(会议).
A special session of “Multilingual Champions Showcase” was part ____44____ the closing ceremony, where champions used their foreign language skills _____45_____ (share) stories about their understanding of China and communication with the world, showcasing youthful insights.
【答案】36. entering
37. deepen 38. competence
39. was determined
40. topics 41. which
42. the 43. and
44. of 45. to share
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，上周日你校邀请了专家来校进行心理健康专题讲座。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1.讲座的目的、时间与地点；
2.讲座的内容；
3.同学们的收获。
注意：1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A Lecture on Mental Health
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【答案】A Lecture on Mental Health
Last Sunday, our school invited an expert to give a lecture on mental health in the auditorium. The purpose of the lecture was to raise awareness about mental well-being and provide students with strategies to manage stress and anxiety.
During the lecture, the expert discussed various topics, including the importance of self-care, recognizing mental health issues, and effective coping mechanisms.
Many students found the lecture enlightening. They expressed that they gained valuable insights into maintaining mental health and felt more equipped to handle personal challenges.
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。
Eric, my husband, and I are enthusiastic hikers. We are attracted by the challenge and beauty of mountain trails (小路), especially those that lead to sites of historical and cultural significance. Our love for hiking began shortly after we were married, and it has been a passion of ours for many years.
Last month, we visited a national park with the intention of hiking to a location known for its stone text. After many difficulties, we found only one site within the park was open to visitors. To enjoy the stone text in the mountains, we needed to finish a 2.5-mile path, which started from the museum of the park. 2.5 miles didn’t sound like a very long hike. We were both just in our seventies but fairly fit, and we thought we could easily do 2.5 miles. However, the worker in the museum warned us that the first mile of the path was steep (陡峭的) and rocky and that it could be very challenging. But we ignored her warning and made up our minds to go.
“2.5 miles is not a big deal. Surely, we could do it if we wear proper boots and start early tomorrow morning,” I whispered to my husband lightheartedly.
The next morning, my husband and I got up early. Before starting our hike, we first reached a place that served breakfast. There, we found a family of three, a young man named Walter, his wife and sister. They would also take the path to watch the stone text. They were warm and friendly and we chatted happily for a while. Before they set off, Walter said that he would see us at the stairs, and we thought no more about it. Twenty minutes later, we also started hiking.
The trail started well and it was pretty much downhill all the way. Then it became more and more challenging. The path became extremely steep and was blocked here and there by huge slippery (湿滑的) rocks, which made each step forward an adventure.
注意：1.续写词数应为150个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
As we pushed on, the hike became even tougher.
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When Walter saw us, he rushed to help us.
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【答案】
As we pushed on, the hike became even tougher. The steep portions seemed endless, and each step required every ounce of our strength and concentration. Sweat trickled down our faces, and our legs felt like jelly. We paused frequently to catch our breath and steady ourselves on the uneven ground. In front of us, the jagged rocks and steep inclines tested our limits. Determined to reach the stone text, Eric and I encouraged each other, inching forward slowly but surely.
When Walter saw us, he rushed to help us. Seeing our struggle, he offered his hand to Eric and supported him over a particularly tricky section. “Take it slow, we’ve got this,” Walter smiled reassuringly. With his assistance, we navigated the final stretch of the challenging path. Finally, we stood before the magnificent stone text, filled with a sense of accomplishment and gratitude. The view was breathtaking, and the hike, though arduous, was undoubtedly worth every step.
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