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2024-2025学年度海陵区期末质量监测高一英语试题
（本卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟）
一.阅读理解（2.5*20=50分）
A
The western-part of the United States is filled with amazing National Parks, and there is no better way to enjoy these destinations than to take a road trip.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
One of the most amazing natural wonders you may ever see, the Grand Canyon is a true must-see canyon destination. The huge valley at its widest is 18 miles wide and at its deepest is a mile deep. During the summer months both the South and North Rim are open. The South Rim is busier, but the lodges and other sights along this side are worth the time to explore. The North Rim is much more rural, and offers some great backcountry options.
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Arizona has excellent examples of some of the ancient history of America. One place to learn about this and see it in person is at Petrified Forest National Park. This park has an amazing concentration of petrified wood. It also has beautiful scenery, archaeological sites and a collection of fossils.
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park is dedicated to the preservation of the stunning saguaro cactus (仙人掌). The amazing, towering cactus only grows in a select part of the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to see much more than just the saguaro. There are guided programs and many opportunities for recreation within the park. The park is an especially good location for wildemess hiking.
Arches National Park, Utah
The park preserves many sandstone arches, created through millions of years of exposure to the elements. A car tour of Arches National Park is a great way to enjoy many of the parks amazing vistas and arches. Visitors can even hike out and stand beneath the Delicate Arch.
1. In which park can visitors enjoy deep valleys
A. Grand Canyon National Park. B. Petrified Forest National Park.
C. Saguaro National Park. D. Arches National Park.
2. What does Saguaro National Park feature
A. Some great backcountry options. B. A collection of fossils.
C. The towering cactus. D. Many sandstone arches.
3. Where is the text most likely from
A. A report. B. A diary. C. A novel. D. A guidebook.
B
While enjoying the holiday with her family during the summer of 1955 Chava Willig Levy, who was only three and a half years old, suddenly developed a high fever. After rushing her to the hospital, her family received the tragic news that all families of that generation feared— their precious Chava had polio (小儿麻痹症) .
Chava spent the next few months in hospital. Although she could breathe on her own after treatment, she was left paralyzed from the neck down. When she was nine, she was thrilled that she got the chance to go to school. However, it turned out that she was in a single room with a group of kids who all had mobility impairment. Some of those kids were also intellectually disabled. They weren’t even allowed to eat lunch in the cafeteria.
Chava now has a communication consulting firm. She even wrote a memoir about her life, titled A Life Not with Standing. Chava became an advocate for disability rights and has dedicated her life to speaking out against discrimination of disabilities in the world. During the pandemic in 2020, Chava spent most offer time inside, starting a YouTube podcast (播客) focusing on one of her passions, music.
There has been positive feedback from listeners who have been touched and inspired by the songs discussed on the podcast. “Chava played a fabulous song called Mother by Tom Paxton. I was listening to it while driving,” said Barbara Schumer, a follower of Chava’s podcast. “The lyrics were about adoption and I started sobbing in the car, since I have two children I adopted at birth. I wrote to her after that, and I think she’s a remarkable person.”
Despite her disability, Chava said, “Having a disability is an important piece of who you are, and I’m not at all in favor of living my life as if the disability is not important. But it shouldn’t be the thing that holds me back from becoming stronger.”
4. What can we learn about Chava from the first two paragraphs
A. She showed signs of polio at birth. B. She was delayed in polio treatment.
C. She didn’t have the right to education. D. She was not treated fairly at school.
5. Why does the author mention Barbara Schumer
A. To show Chava’s influence. B. To advocate Chava’s lifestyle.
C. To praise Chava’s music talent. D. To prove Chava’s point of view.
6. Which of the following can best describe Chava
A. Brave and humorous. B. Devoted and positive.
C. Honest and confident. D. Forgiving and patient.
7. What message does the text convey
A. Chance favors only the prepared mind. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C. Misfortune doesn’t define who you are. D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
A major scientific achievement has been recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This award was given to a team using machine learning to solve a big problem in biology: predicting and designing the 3D shapes of proteins. Most of this work was done at a tech company marking a notable shift that high-level scientific research can also originate outside traditional academic settings.
Proteins are crucial for our bodies and are involved in almost every biological process. The shape of a protein determines its function. If a protein is shaped incorrectly, it can cause serious diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Historically, predicting a protein’s shape from its amino acid sequence (序列) was very difficult and puzzled scientists for decades.
The breakthrough happened with A-Fold, a machine learning program that can accurately predict protein structures from their amino acid sequences. This tool has changed the field, providing insights into the structure of over 200 million proteins so far. This data is expected to speed up progress in medicine and drug development, opening new ways to treat diseases.
The tech company’s success with A-Fold also underscores the growing impact of artificial intelligence in various scientific domains, showing that Al can tackle complex biological problems and contribute to critical advancements in health and medicine.
The Nobel Prize committee awarded this work to highlight the value of combining different areas in science, where technology and biology meet to create amazing results. This achievement not only shows what AI can do but also sets an example for future scientific projects that combine technology with traditional research to address global problems.
8. Why was the team awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
A. They discovered a cure for Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
B. They analyzed the functions of essential body elements.
C. They worked out protein structures with a machine learning program.
D. They created a new way to treat diseases through traditional research.
9. Why is the shape of a protein critical to its function
A. It leads to the development of the diseases.
B. It offers insights into the structure of protein.
C. It speeds up the progress of medicine and drug.
D. It affects the protein’s role in biological processes.
10. What does the underlined word “underscore” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Minimize. B. Highlight. C. Question. D. Overlook.
11. What possibility does the author imply about the future of scientific research
A. A new focus on solving biological problems.
B. An amazing change in academic research settings.
C. An increase in joint efforts between different fields.
D. A lessened dependence on machine learning techniques.
D
Studies have shown the mere exposure effect, also referred to as the familiarity principle, inspires our decisions. It is a helpful psychological mechanism that helps us sustain our energy and focus our attention on other things. Getting used to new things takes effort and it can be tiring. So unless we have a terrible experience, we are likely to buy from companies we’ve got used to. That is why companies spend so much money on advertising and marketing and why insurance (保险) companies openly charge existing customers more than new ones.
It’s not the case that we only desire things we already know. Some studies suggest when invited to share our preferences, we sometimes see less familiar options as more desirable. But when acting on that preference, we fall back to what we know. This might explain why sometimes the things we want and the things we do don’t quite match up. We might even return to companies that treated us poorly in the past or stay in bad relationships.
It’s easy to paint the familiarity principle as an enemy or something to battle as if it is something that holds us back from living our dreams. But this attitude might be overwhelming because it tends to encourage us toward big-picture thinking. Where we imagine that change requires a quite dramatic swing that we don’t feel ready for. Some articles suggest the solution to familiarity frustration (沮丧) is complete exposure to novelty. While this can appear effective in the short term, we may only end up replacing one problem with another. It also risks overwhelm and burnout.
So what if we can work with the familiarity principle instead Familiarity is something we can learn to play with and enjoy. It is a setting for creativity and a pathway to expansion. We can broaden the zone of familiarity bit by bit. If we think of familiarity as something that can expand, we can consider changing the conditions in and around our lives to make more space for our preferences to take root and grow gently. From here, we will start to make decisions, drawing from an ever-deepening pool of valuable options.
12. What allows insurance companies to charge old customers more
A. The advertising cost. B. The improved service.
C. The familiarity principle. D. The principle of the market.
13. We can learn from paragraph 2 that .
A. Our preferences affect our decisions
B. Familiarity tends to generate disrespect
C. The familiarity principle is a double-edged sword
D. There can be a mismatch between desires and actions
14. What is the author’s attitude towards the solution in some articles
A. Disapproving. B. Tolerant. C. Objective. D. Reserved.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Step Out of Your Familiarity Zone
B. Spare a Thought for Your Preference
C. Gently Expand Your Familiarity Zone
D. Give Priority to the Mere Exposure Effect
E
Disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes or wildfires are typically unexpected, sudden and overwhelming. For many people, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there can be an emotional damage. ____16____ Understanding responses to painful events can help you cope effectively with your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and help you along the path to recovery.
Luckily, most people are resilient (有适应力的) and over time are able to bounce back from tragedy. It is common for people to experience the immediate consequences. Within a few months, however, most people are able to resume functioning as they did prior to the disaster. ____17____
Give yourself time to adjust. Anticipate that this will be a difficult time in your life. ____18____ And try to be patient with changes in your emotional state.
Engage in healthy behaviors to enhance your ability to cope with extreme stress. Eat well-balanced meals and get plenty of rest. If you experience ongoing difficulties with sleep, you may be able to find some relief through relaxation techniques.
Establish or reestablish routines. This can include eating meals at regular times, sleeping and waking on a regular cycle, or following an exercise program. ____19____ For example, pursuing a hobby, or reading a good book is just among the recommended helpful routines.
____20____ Switching careers or jobs and other important decisions tend to be highly stressful in their own right and even harder to take on when you are recovering from a disaster.
A. Avoid making major life decisions.
B. Be brave enough to make critical life decisions.
C Allow yourself to mourn the losses you have experienced.
D. Join those who have the similar experiences with you to relieve your pain.
E. Try to get involved in something you look forward to during these distressing times.
F. It is common for people who have experienced disasters to have strong emotional reactions.
G. It is of great importance to remember that resilience and recovery are the norm, not the lasting pain.
二、完形填空（1*15=15分）
I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch. He has let me use his house to ___21___ fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs.
The last time I was there, he introduced me by saying, “I want to tell you why I let Jack use my house. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of a horse trainer going from farm to farm, training horses. As a result, the boy’s high school career was continually ___22___ . When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.”
“That night he wrote a seven-page paper ___23___ that someday he would own a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail. He put a great deal of ___24___ into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, “See me after class.”
“The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, ‘Why did I receive an F ’” “The teacher said, ‘This is an ___25___ dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from a poor family. You have no ___26___. Owning a horse ranch ___27___ a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the ___28___ breeding stock (种畜) and later you’ll have to pay large stud fees. There’s no way you could ever do it.’ Then the teacher added, ‘If you rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will ___29___ your grade.’”
“The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, ‘Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. I can’t help you this time. However, I think it is a very important decision for you.’”
“Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy ____30____ the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, ‘You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.’”
Monty then turned to the ____31____ group and said, “I tell you this story because you are sitting in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace.” He added, “The ____32____ part of the story is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week.” When the teacher was leaving, he said, ‘Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream ____33____. During those years I stole a lot of kids’ dreams. ____34____ you had enough determination not to give up on yours.’”
Don’t let anyone steal your dream. ____35____ your heart, no matter what.
21 A. engage in B. put on C. sum up D. relate to
22. A. interrupted B. contracted C. characterized D. deleted
23. A. restricting B. adjusting C. distributing D. picturing
24. A. delicacy B. effect C. heart D. vitality
25. A. abnormal B. unrealistic C. conventional D. incredible
26. A. encounters B. possessions C. allowances D. resources
27. A. requires B. reserves C. restores D. resists
28. A. fundamental B. alternative C. original D. primitive
29. A. sustain B. contrast C. withdraw D. reconsider
30. A. wrestled with B. adjusted to C. mounted up D. turned in
31. A. assembled B. acknowledged C. associated D. committed
32. A. strangest B. severest C. best D. worst
33. A. ancestor B. stealer C. creator D. theft
34. A. Gratefully B. Fortunately C. Contradictorily D. Apparently
35. A. Follow B. Unfold C. Fetch D. Predict
三、语法填空（1.5*10=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。
Quality traditional Chinese costumes are gaining ____36____ (popular) at home and abroad, causing increased orders on e-commerce platforms (电子商务平台). One town benefiting from this popularity is Daiji in Caoxian county, Shandong province. Li Tao, Party secretary of Daiji, said the ____37____ (order) placed online have greatly driven the growth of the town’s clothing industry. Visitors taking a walk along the main road in Daiji come across a line of shops ____38____ have gone into the clothing business, ____39____ (range) from cloth production and pattern printing to costume outlets (专卖店). Workers can ____40____ (see) packaging orders for delivery.
More young people are returning to Daiji to seek opportunities in the hanfu industry. More than 7, 000 young people, including over 700 university students, ____41____ (return) to the town to start businesses so far, said Li. ____42____ young people making efforts to create original designs and build brands (品牌), Daiji has ____43____ (rapid) entered the mid-and high-end hanfu market. There are plans ____44____ (establish) a hanfu research base in Daiji to ensure that the industry in Caoxian achieves high-quality development.
In addition to staging promotions on e-commerce platforms, representatives from Daiji attend Chinese costume shows in countries such as Italy to promote _____45_____ culture of Chinese clothing.
四、选词填空（1*10=10分）
从所给短语中(一个多余)选择并用其正确形式完成句子。
do justice to in response to pull up anything but be caught up in put the finishing touches to do wonders not to mention under the weather in honor of set off
46. After feeling ________ for a few days, she finally went to see a doctor.
47. He ________ the excitement of the game and forgot all about his problems.
48. The team worked late into the night to ________ their project presentation.
49. His painting exhibition can________ his talent as an artist; it shows his skills beautifully.
50. After she finished a quick breakfast, she________ for her office at once.
51. It is commonly believed that a short walk in nature ________ for my health.
52. The party was________ dull; it was filled with laughter, music, and exciting conversations.
53. The car________ when the driver saw a dog crossing the road ahead.
54. The charity organized an event ________ public demand for more community support programs.
55. The hotel provides excellent service, delicious food, and comfortable rooms, ________ its beautiful view of the ocean!
五、写作表达（30分）
A（15分）
56. 假定你是高中生李华，你的英国好友David向你倾诉，由于刷手机短视频(short video)上瘾而影响到了健康和学业，为此他很苦恼。请你给他写一封信，提供一些建议戒掉网瘾，内容包括：
1.表示担忧；
2.提出建议；
3.表达祝愿。
参考词汇：对……上瘾 be addicted to(doing) sth
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
B（15分）
57. 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。
One evening, Mike was sitting alone in his bedroom, feeling puzzled and discouraged. His mother had just sent him there and told him to reflect on his recent behaviour. What exactly did he do wrong As he was still thinking, he heard a knock and then the door was opened. His mother came in and sat down next to him.
“Alright Mike, tell me, do you know what you did wrong ” Mike became more puzzled as he said, “That’s exactly what I have been trying to do. But no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to think of anything that I may have done wrong.” His mother sighed (叹息).” “Now, now, Mike. Don’t you remember how you shouted at your best friend, and even your head teacher ” “No, that’s not what happened. You must have seen it wrong...” Mike answered quietly, trying to defend himself. “Oh, really Because it looked like you were angry at something and were taking it out on someone else.”
Mike looked awkward at what his mother told him. Truth be told, when the school announced that there would be a school trip to the zoo on Friday, Mike could hardly sit still all week. He had never been to the zoo before, and the thought of seeing lions, giraffes, and elephants up close made him excited. He even packed his backpack a day earlier, stuffing it with snacks and a notebook to sketch animals.
But on Friday morning, it was raining heavily. “It’ll clear up,” he murmured. When Mike arrived at school, he heard that the trip to the zoo had been cancelled. Mike froze in disbelief. In class, Mrs. Green, the headteacher, tried to cheer everyone up with a group activity, but Mike couldn’t focus. When she asked him to join, he yelled, “What’s the point This day’s already ruined!” His best friend, Tom, whispered, “It’s not her fault,” but Mike glared at him. “You think this is fine I bet you don’t even care about the zoo!” he said sharply.
注意：
1. 续写词数为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
He told everything to his mother.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The next morning, Mike hurried to school, anxious but determined.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
答案版
2024-2025学年度海陵区期末质量监测高一英语试题
（本卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟）
一.阅读理解（2.5*20=50分）
A
The western-part of the United States is filled with amazing National Parks, and there is no better way to enjoy these destinations than to take a road trip.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
One of the most amazing natural wonders you may ever see, the Grand Canyon is a true must-see canyon destination. The huge valley at its widest is 18 miles wide and at its deepest is a mile deep. During the summer months both the South and North Rim are open. The South Rim is busier, but the lodges and other sights along this side are worth the time to explore. The North Rim is much more rural, and offers some great backcountry options.
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Arizona has excellent examples of some of the ancient history of America. One place to learn about this and see it in person is at Petrified Forest National Park. This park has an amazing concentration of petrified wood. It also has beautiful scenery, archaeological sites and a collection of fossils.
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park is dedicated to the preservation of the stunning saguaro cactus (仙人掌). The amazing, towering cactus only grows in a select part of the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to see much more than just the saguaro. There are guided programs and many opportunities for recreation within the park. The park is an especially good location for wildemess hiking.
Arches National Park, Utah
The park preserves many sandstone arches, created through millions of years of exposure to the elements. A car tour of Arches National Park is a great way to enjoy many of the parks amazing vistas and arches. Visitors can even hike out and stand beneath the Delicate Arch.
1. In which park can visitors enjoy deep valleys
A. Grand Canyon National Park. B. Petrified Forest National Park.
C. Saguaro National Park. D. Arches National Park.
2. What does Saguaro National Park feature
A. Some great backcountry options. B. A collection of fossils.
C. The towering cactus. D. Many sandstone arches.
3. Where is the text most likely from
A. A report. B. A diary. C. A novel. D. A guidebook.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
While enjoying the holiday with her family during the summer of 1955 Chava Willig Levy, who was only three and a half years old, suddenly developed a high fever. After rushing her to the hospital, her family received the tragic news that all families of that generation feared— their precious Chava had polio (小儿麻痹症) .
Chava spent the next few months in hospital. Although she could breathe on her own after treatment, she was left paralyzed from the neck down. When she was nine, she was thrilled that she got the chance to go to school. However, it turned out that she was in a single room with a group of kids who all had mobility impairment. Some of those kids were also intellectually disabled. They weren’t even allowed to eat lunch in the cafeteria.
Chava now has a communication consulting firm. She even wrote a memoir about her life, titled A Life Not with Standing. Chava became an advocate for disability rights and has dedicated her life to speaking out against discrimination of disabilities in the world. During the pandemic in 2020, Chava spent most offer time inside, starting a YouTube podcast (播客) focusing on one of her passions, music.
There has been positive feedback from listeners who have been touched and inspired by the songs discussed on the podcast. “Chava played a fabulous song called Mother by Tom Paxton. I was listening to it while driving,” said Barbara Schumer, a follower of Chava’s podcast. “The lyrics were about adoption and I started sobbing in the car, since I have two children I adopted at birth. I wrote to her after that, and I think she’s a remarkable person.”
Despite her disability, Chava said, “Having a disability is an important piece of who you are, and I’m not at all in favor of living my life as if the disability is not important. But it shouldn’t be the thing that holds me back from becoming stronger.”
4. What can we learn about Chava from the first two paragraphs
A. She showed signs of polio at birth. B. She was delayed in polio treatment.
C. She didn’t have the right to education. D. She was not treated fairly at school.
5. Why does the author mention Barbara Schumer
A. To show Chava’s influence. B. To advocate Chava’s lifestyle.
C. To praise Chava’s music talent. D. To prove Chava’s point of view.
6. Which of the following can best describe Chava
A. Brave and humorous. B. Devoted and positive.
C. Honest and confident. D. Forgiving and patient.
7. What message does the text convey
A. Chance favors only the prepared mind. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C. Misfortune doesn’t define who you are. D. Actions speak louder than words.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
A major scientific achievement has been recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This award was given to a team using machine learning to solve a big problem in biology: predicting and designing the 3D shapes of proteins. Most of this work was done at a tech company marking a notable shift that high-level scientific research can also originate outside traditional academic settings.
Proteins are crucial for our bodies and are involved in almost every biological process. The shape of a protein determines its function. If a protein is shaped incorrectly, it can cause serious diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Historically, predicting a protein’s shape from its amino acid sequence (序列) was very difficult and puzzled scientists for decades.
The breakthrough happened with A-Fold, a machine learning program that can accurately predict protein structures from their amino acid sequences. This tool has changed the field, providing insights into the structure of over 200 million proteins so far. This data is expected to speed up progress in medicine and drug development, opening new ways to treat diseases.
The tech company’s success with A-Fold also underscores the growing impact of artificial intelligence in various scientific domains, showing that Al can tackle complex biological problems and contribute to critical advancements in health and medicine.
The Nobel Prize committee awarded this work to highlight the value of combining different areas in science, where technology and biology meet to create amazing results. This achievement not only shows what AI can do but also sets an example for future scientific projects that combine technology with traditional research to address global problems.
8. Why was the team awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
A. They discovered a cure for Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
B. They analyzed the functions of essential body elements.
C. They worked out protein structures with a machine learning program.
D. They created a new way to treat diseases through traditional research.
9. Why is the shape of a protein critical to its function
A. It leads to the development of the diseases.
B. It offers insights into the structure of protein.
C. It speeds up the progress of medicine and drug.
D. It affects the protein’s role in biological processes.
10. What does the underlined word “underscore” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Minimize. B. Highlight. C. Question. D. Overlook.
11. What possibility does the author imply about the future of scientific research
A. A new focus on solving biological problems.
B. An amazing change in academic research settings.
C. An increase in joint efforts between different fields.
D. A lessened dependence on machine learning techniques.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. C
D
Studies have shown the mere exposure effect, also referred to as the familiarity principle, inspires our decisions. It is a helpful psychological mechanism that helps us sustain our energy and focus our attention on other things. Getting used to new things takes effort and it can be tiring. So unless we have a terrible experience, we are likely to buy from companies we’ve got used to. That is why companies spend so much money on advertising and marketing and why insurance (保险) companies openly charge existing customers more than new ones.
It’s not the case that we only desire things we already know. Some studies suggest when invited to share our preferences, we sometimes see less familiar options as more desirable. But when acting on that preference, we fall back to what we know. This might explain why sometimes the things we want and the things we do don’t quite match up. We might even return to companies that treated us poorly in the past or stay in bad relationships.
It’s easy to paint the familiarity principle as an enemy or something to battle as if it is something that holds us back from living our dreams. But this attitude might be overwhelming because it tends to encourage us toward big-picture thinking. Where we imagine that change requires a quite dramatic swing that we don’t feel ready for. Some articles suggest the solution to familiarity frustration (沮丧) is complete exposure to novelty. While this can appear effective in the short term, we may only end up replacing one problem with another. It also risks overwhelm and burnout.
So what if we can work with the familiarity principle instead Familiarity is something we can learn to play with and enjoy. It is a setting for creativity and a pathway to expansion. We can broaden the zone of familiarity bit by bit. If we think of familiarity as something that can expand, we can consider changing the conditions in and around our lives to make more space for our preferences to take root and grow gently. From here, we will start to make decisions, drawing from an ever-deepening pool of valuable options.
12. What allows insurance companies to charge old customers more
A. The advertising cost. B. The improved service.
C. The familiarity principle. D. The principle of the market.
13. We can learn from paragraph 2 that .
A. Our preferences affect our decisions
B. Familiarity tends to generate disrespect
C. The familiarity principle is a double-edged sword
D. There can be a mismatch between desires and actions
14. What is the author’s attitude towards the solution in some articles
A. Disapproving. B. Tolerant. C. Objective. D. Reserved.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Step Out of Your Familiarity Zone
B. Spare a Thought for Your Preference
C. Gently Expand Your Familiarity Zone
D. Give Priority to the Mere Exposure Effect
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. C
E
Disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes or wildfires are typically unexpected, sudden and overwhelming. For many people, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there can be an emotional damage. ____16____ Understanding responses to painful events can help you cope effectively with your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and help you along the path to recovery.
Luckily, most people are resilient (有适应力的) and over time are able to bounce back from tragedy. It is common for people to experience the immediate consequences. Within a few months, however, most people are able to resume functioning as they did prior to the disaster. ____17____
Give yourself time to adjust. Anticipate that this will be a difficult time in your life. ____18____ And try to be patient with changes in your emotional state.
Engage in healthy behaviors to enhance your ability to cope with extreme stress. Eat well-balanced meals and get plenty of rest. If you experience ongoing difficulties with sleep, you may be able to find some relief through relaxation techniques.
Establish or reestablish routines. This can include eating meals at regular times, sleeping and waking on a regular cycle, or following an exercise program. ____19____ For example, pursuing a hobby, or reading a good book is just among the recommended helpful routines.
____20____ Switching careers or jobs and other important decisions tend to be highly stressful in their own right and even harder to take on when you are recovering from a disaster.
A. Avoid making major life decisions.
B. Be brave enough to make critical life decisions.
C Allow yourself to mourn the losses you have experienced.
D. Join those who have the similar experiences with you to relieve your pain.
E. Try to get involved in something you look forward to during these distressing times.
F. It is common for people who have experienced disasters to have strong emotional reactions.
G. It is of great importance to remember that resilience and recovery are the norm, not the lasting pain.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. E 20. A
二、完形填空（1*15=15分）
I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch. He has let me use his house to ___21___ fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs.
The last time I was there, he introduced me by saying, “I want to tell you why I let Jack use my house. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of a horse trainer going from farm to farm, training horses. As a result, the boy’s high school career was continually ___22___ . When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.”
“That night he wrote a seven-page paper ___23___ that someday he would own a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail. He put a great deal of ___24___ into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, “See me after class.”
“The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, ‘Why did I receive an F ’” “The teacher said, ‘This is an ___25___ dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from a poor family. You have no ___26___. Owning a horse ranch ___27___ a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the ___28___ breeding stock (种畜) and later you’ll have to pay large stud fees. There’s no way you could ever do it.’ Then the teacher added, ‘If you rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will ___29___ your grade.’”
“The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, ‘Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. I can’t help you this time. However, I think it is a very important decision for you.’”
“Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy ____30____ the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, ‘You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.’”
Monty then turned to the ____31____ group and said, “I tell you this story because you are sitting in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace.” He added, “The ____32____ part of the story is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week.” When the teacher was leaving, he said, ‘Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream ____33____. During those years I stole a lot of kids’ dreams. ____34____ you had enough determination not to give up on yours.’”
Don’t let anyone steal your dream. ____35____ your heart, no matter what.
21 A. engage in B. put on C. sum up D. relate to
22. A. interrupted B. contracted C. characterized D. deleted
23. A. restricting B. adjusting C. distributing D. picturing
24. A. delicacy B. effect C. heart D. vitality
25. A. abnormal B. unrealistic C. conventional D. incredible
26. A. encounters B. possessions C. allowances D. resources
27. A. requires B. reserves C. restores D. resists
28. A. fundamental B. alternative C. original D. primitive
29. A. sustain B. contrast C. withdraw D. reconsider
30. A. wrestled with B. adjusted to C. mounted up D. turned in
31. A. assembled B. acknowledged C. associated D. committed
32. A. strangest B. severest C. best D. worst
33. A. ancestor B. stealer C. creator D. theft
34. A. Gratefully B. Fortunately C. Contradictorily D. Apparently
35. A. Follow B. Unfold C. Fetch D. Predict
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. B 35. A
三、语法填空（1.5*10=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。
Quality traditional Chinese costumes are gaining ____36____ (popular) at home and abroad, causing increased orders on e-commerce platforms (电子商务平台). One town benefiting from this popularity is Daiji in Caoxian county, Shandong province. Li Tao, Party secretary of Daiji, said the ____37____ (order) placed online have greatly driven the growth of the town’s clothing industry. Visitors taking a walk along the main road in Daiji come across a line of shops ____38____ have gone into the clothing business, ____39____ (range) from cloth production and pattern printing to costume outlets (专卖店). Workers can ____40____ (see) packaging orders for delivery.
More young people are returning to Daiji to seek opportunities in the hanfu industry. More than 7, 000 young people, including over 700 university students, ____41____ (return) to the town to start businesses so far, said Li. ____42____ young people making efforts to create original designs and build brands (品牌), Daiji has ____43____ (rapid) entered the mid-and high-end hanfu market. There are plans ____44____ (establish) a hanfu research base in Daiji to ensure that the industry in Caoxian achieves high-quality development.
In addition to staging promotions on e-commerce platforms, representatives from Daiji attend Chinese costume shows in countries such as Italy to promote _____45_____ culture of Chinese clothing.
【答案】36. popularity
37. orders 38. that##which
39. ranging
40. be seen
41. have returned
42. With 43. rapidly
44. to establish
45. the
四、选词填空（1*10=10分）
从所给短语中(一个多余)选择并用其正确形式完成句子。
do justice to in response to pull up anything but be caught up in put the finishing touches to do wonders not to mention under the weather in honor of set off
46. After feeling ________ for a few days, she finally went to see a doctor.
47. He ________ the excitement of the game and forgot all about his problems.
48. The team worked late into the night to ________ their project presentation.
49. His painting exhibition can________ his talent as an artist; it shows his skills beautifully.
50. After she finished a quick breakfast, she________ for her office at once.
51. It is commonly believed that a short walk in nature ________ for my health.
52. The party was________ dull; it was filled with laughter, music, and exciting conversations.
53. The car________ when the driver saw a dog crossing the road ahead.
54. The charity organized an event ________ public demand for more community support programs.
55. The hotel provides excellent service, delicious food, and comfortable rooms, ________ its beautiful view of the ocean!
【答案】46. under the weather
47. was caught up in
48. put the finishing touches to
49. do justice to
50. set off
51. does wonders
52. anything but
53. pulled up
54. in response to
55. not to mention
五、写作表达（30分）
A（15分）
56. 假定你是高中生李华，你的英国好友David向你倾诉，由于刷手机短视频(short video)上瘾而影响到了健康和学业，为此他很苦恼。请你给他写一封信，提供一些建议戒掉网瘾，内容包括：
1.表示担忧；
2.提出建议；
3.表达祝愿。
参考词汇：对……上瘾 be addicted to(doing) sth
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David,
Hearing that you are addicted to watching the short videos on your phone, I am deeply concerned about your obsession and writing to offer some practical advice on how to cope with your Internet addiction.
I strongly recommend that you should make a workable schedule and have your time well-organized, which can help you develop the good habit of living regularly. Besides, you’d better reduce the time you spend in watching short videos.
I will be delighted if you benefit from my suggestions.
Yours,
Li Hua
B（15分）
57. 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。
One evening, Mike was sitting alone in his bedroom, feeling puzzled and discouraged. His mother had just sent him there and told him to reflect on his recent behaviour. What exactly did he do wrong As he was still thinking, he heard a knock and then the door was opened. His mother came in and sat down next to him.
“Alright Mike, tell me, do you know what you did wrong ” Mike became more puzzled as he said, “That’s exactly what I have been trying to do. But no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to think of anything that I may have done wrong.” His mother sighed (叹息).” “Now, now, Mike. Don’t you remember how you shouted at your best friend, and even your head teacher ” “No, that’s not what happened. You must have seen it wrong...” Mike answered quietly, trying to defend himself. “Oh, really Because it looked like you were angry at something and were taking it out on someone else.”
Mike looked awkward at what his mother told him. Truth be told, when the school announced that there would be a school trip to the zoo on Friday, Mike could hardly sit still all week. He had never been to the zoo before, and the thought of seeing lions, giraffes, and elephants up close made him excited. He even packed his backpack a day earlier, stuffing it with snacks and a notebook to sketch animals.
But on Friday morning, it was raining heavily. “It’ll clear up,” he murmured. When Mike arrived at school, he heard that the trip to the zoo had been cancelled. Mike froze in disbelief. In class, Mrs. Green, the headteacher, tried to cheer everyone up with a group activity, but Mike couldn’t focus. When she asked him to join, he yelled, “What’s the point This day’s already ruined!” His best friend, Tom, whispered, “It’s not her fault,” but Mike glared at him. “You think this is fine I bet you don’t even care about the zoo!” he said sharply.
注意：
1. 续写词数为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
He told everything to his mother.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The next morning, Mike hurried to school, anxious but determined.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version
He told everything to his mother. His mother, listening patiently with a smile, offered wisdom. She explained that it was natural for humans to get angry sometimes, but taking it out on others was really harmful to our personal relationships. Mike felt regretful and guilty, realizing that his behaviour had hurt the people he cared about. But he was at a loss what to do. “Apology is the first step. They care for you and they will forgive you,” His mother suggested. Nodding his head, Mike made up his mind to make things right.
The next morning, Mike hurried to school, anxious but determined. He began by going over to Tom. “I’ m terribly sorry for the way I behaved that day,” he said quietly but sincerely, looking his best friend in the eye. Tom was deeply touched by his frankness and honesty, so he forgave Mike without hesitation. The relaxation the first apology gave Mike filled him with confidence to find Mrs Green, who didn’t say much but smiled with relief and patted Mike on the shoulder. Mike felt he did the right thing, and for the first time in days, he felt a sense of peace.
（本卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟）
一.阅读理解（2.5*20=50分）
A
The western-part of the United States is filled with amazing National Parks, and there is no better way to enjoy these destinations than to take a road trip.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
One of the most amazing natural wonders you may ever see, the Grand Canyon is a true must-see canyon destination. The huge valley at its widest is 18 miles wide and at its deepest is a mile deep. During the summer months both the South and North Rim are open. The South Rim is busier, but the lodges and other sights along this side are worth the time to explore. The North Rim is much more rural, and offers some great backcountry options.
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Arizona has excellent examples of some of the ancient history of America. One place to learn about this and see it in person is at Petrified Forest National Park. This park has an amazing concentration of petrified wood. It also has beautiful scenery, archaeological sites and a collection of fossils.
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park is dedicated to the preservation of the stunning saguaro cactus (仙人掌). The amazing, towering cactus only grows in a select part of the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to see much more than just the saguaro. There are guided programs and many opportunities for recreation within the park. The park is an especially good location for wildemess hiking.
Arches National Park, Utah
The park preserves many sandstone arches, created through millions of years of exposure to the elements. A car tour of Arches National Park is a great way to enjoy many of the parks amazing vistas and arches. Visitors can even hike out and stand beneath the Delicate Arch.
1. In which park can visitors enjoy deep valleys
A. Grand Canyon National Park. B. Petrified Forest National Park.
C. Saguaro National Park. D. Arches National Park.
2. What does Saguaro National Park feature
A. Some great backcountry options. B. A collection of fossils.
C. The towering cactus. D. Many sandstone arches.
3. Where is the text most likely from
A. A report. B. A diary. C. A novel. D. A guidebook.
B
While enjoying the holiday with her family during the summer of 1955 Chava Willig Levy, who was only three and a half years old, suddenly developed a high fever. After rushing her to the hospital, her family received the tragic news that all families of that generation feared— their precious Chava had polio (小儿麻痹症) .
Chava spent the next few months in hospital. Although she could breathe on her own after treatment, she was left paralyzed from the neck down. When she was nine, she was thrilled that she got the chance to go to school. However, it turned out that she was in a single room with a group of kids who all had mobility impairment. Some of those kids were also intellectually disabled. They weren’t even allowed to eat lunch in the cafeteria.
Chava now has a communication consulting firm. She even wrote a memoir about her life, titled A Life Not with Standing. Chava became an advocate for disability rights and has dedicated her life to speaking out against discrimination of disabilities in the world. During the pandemic in 2020, Chava spent most offer time inside, starting a YouTube podcast (播客) focusing on one of her passions, music.
There has been positive feedback from listeners who have been touched and inspired by the songs discussed on the podcast. “Chava played a fabulous song called Mother by Tom Paxton. I was listening to it while driving,” said Barbara Schumer, a follower of Chava’s podcast. “The lyrics were about adoption and I started sobbing in the car, since I have two children I adopted at birth. I wrote to her after that, and I think she’s a remarkable person.”
Despite her disability, Chava said, “Having a disability is an important piece of who you are, and I’m not at all in favor of living my life as if the disability is not important. But it shouldn’t be the thing that holds me back from becoming stronger.”
4. What can we learn about Chava from the first two paragraphs
A. She showed signs of polio at birth. B. She was delayed in polio treatment.
C. She didn’t have the right to education. D. She was not treated fairly at school.
5. Why does the author mention Barbara Schumer
A. To show Chava’s influence. B. To advocate Chava’s lifestyle.
C. To praise Chava’s music talent. D. To prove Chava’s point of view.
6. Which of the following can best describe Chava
A. Brave and humorous. B. Devoted and positive.
C. Honest and confident. D. Forgiving and patient.
7. What message does the text convey
A. Chance favors only the prepared mind. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C. Misfortune doesn’t define who you are. D. Actions speak louder than words.
C
A major scientific achievement has been recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This award was given to a team using machine learning to solve a big problem in biology: predicting and designing the 3D shapes of proteins. Most of this work was done at a tech company marking a notable shift that high-level scientific research can also originate outside traditional academic settings.
Proteins are crucial for our bodies and are involved in almost every biological process. The shape of a protein determines its function. If a protein is shaped incorrectly, it can cause serious diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Historically, predicting a protein’s shape from its amino acid sequence (序列) was very difficult and puzzled scientists for decades.
The breakthrough happened with A-Fold, a machine learning program that can accurately predict protein structures from their amino acid sequences. This tool has changed the field, providing insights into the structure of over 200 million proteins so far. This data is expected to speed up progress in medicine and drug development, opening new ways to treat diseases.
The tech company’s success with A-Fold also underscores the growing impact of artificial intelligence in various scientific domains, showing that Al can tackle complex biological problems and contribute to critical advancements in health and medicine.
The Nobel Prize committee awarded this work to highlight the value of combining different areas in science, where technology and biology meet to create amazing results. This achievement not only shows what AI can do but also sets an example for future scientific projects that combine technology with traditional research to address global problems.
8. Why was the team awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
A. They discovered a cure for Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
B. They analyzed the functions of essential body elements.
C. They worked out protein structures with a machine learning program.
D. They created a new way to treat diseases through traditional research.
9. Why is the shape of a protein critical to its function
A. It leads to the development of the diseases.
B. It offers insights into the structure of protein.
C. It speeds up the progress of medicine and drug.
D. It affects the protein’s role in biological processes.
10. What does the underlined word “underscore” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Minimize. B. Highlight. C. Question. D. Overlook.
11. What possibility does the author imply about the future of scientific research
A. A new focus on solving biological problems.
B. An amazing change in academic research settings.
C. An increase in joint efforts between different fields.
D. A lessened dependence on machine learning techniques.
D
Studies have shown the mere exposure effect, also referred to as the familiarity principle, inspires our decisions. It is a helpful psychological mechanism that helps us sustain our energy and focus our attention on other things. Getting used to new things takes effort and it can be tiring. So unless we have a terrible experience, we are likely to buy from companies we’ve got used to. That is why companies spend so much money on advertising and marketing and why insurance (保险) companies openly charge existing customers more than new ones.
It’s not the case that we only desire things we already know. Some studies suggest when invited to share our preferences, we sometimes see less familiar options as more desirable. But when acting on that preference, we fall back to what we know. This might explain why sometimes the things we want and the things we do don’t quite match up. We might even return to companies that treated us poorly in the past or stay in bad relationships.
It’s easy to paint the familiarity principle as an enemy or something to battle as if it is something that holds us back from living our dreams. But this attitude might be overwhelming because it tends to encourage us toward big-picture thinking. Where we imagine that change requires a quite dramatic swing that we don’t feel ready for. Some articles suggest the solution to familiarity frustration (沮丧) is complete exposure to novelty. While this can appear effective in the short term, we may only end up replacing one problem with another. It also risks overwhelm and burnout.
So what if we can work with the familiarity principle instead Familiarity is something we can learn to play with and enjoy. It is a setting for creativity and a pathway to expansion. We can broaden the zone of familiarity bit by bit. If we think of familiarity as something that can expand, we can consider changing the conditions in and around our lives to make more space for our preferences to take root and grow gently. From here, we will start to make decisions, drawing from an ever-deepening pool of valuable options.
12. What allows insurance companies to charge old customers more
A. The advertising cost. B. The improved service.
C. The familiarity principle. D. The principle of the market.
13. We can learn from paragraph 2 that .
A. Our preferences affect our decisions
B. Familiarity tends to generate disrespect
C. The familiarity principle is a double-edged sword
D. There can be a mismatch between desires and actions
14. What is the author’s attitude towards the solution in some articles
A. Disapproving. B. Tolerant. C. Objective. D. Reserved.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Step Out of Your Familiarity Zone
B. Spare a Thought for Your Preference
C. Gently Expand Your Familiarity Zone
D. Give Priority to the Mere Exposure Effect
E
Disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes or wildfires are typically unexpected, sudden and overwhelming. For many people, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there can be an emotional damage. ____16____ Understanding responses to painful events can help you cope effectively with your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and help you along the path to recovery.
Luckily, most people are resilient (有适应力的) and over time are able to bounce back from tragedy. It is common for people to experience the immediate consequences. Within a few months, however, most people are able to resume functioning as they did prior to the disaster. ____17____
Give yourself time to adjust. Anticipate that this will be a difficult time in your life. ____18____ And try to be patient with changes in your emotional state.
Engage in healthy behaviors to enhance your ability to cope with extreme stress. Eat well-balanced meals and get plenty of rest. If you experience ongoing difficulties with sleep, you may be able to find some relief through relaxation techniques.
Establish or reestablish routines. This can include eating meals at regular times, sleeping and waking on a regular cycle, or following an exercise program. ____19____ For example, pursuing a hobby, or reading a good book is just among the recommended helpful routines.
____20____ Switching careers or jobs and other important decisions tend to be highly stressful in their own right and even harder to take on when you are recovering from a disaster.
A. Avoid making major life decisions.
B. Be brave enough to make critical life decisions.
C Allow yourself to mourn the losses you have experienced.
D. Join those who have the similar experiences with you to relieve your pain.
E. Try to get involved in something you look forward to during these distressing times.
F. It is common for people who have experienced disasters to have strong emotional reactions.
G. It is of great importance to remember that resilience and recovery are the norm, not the lasting pain.
二、完形填空（1*15=15分）
I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch. He has let me use his house to ___21___ fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs.
The last time I was there, he introduced me by saying, “I want to tell you why I let Jack use my house. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of a horse trainer going from farm to farm, training horses. As a result, the boy’s high school career was continually ___22___ . When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.”
“That night he wrote a seven-page paper ___23___ that someday he would own a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail. He put a great deal of ___24___ into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, “See me after class.”
“The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, ‘Why did I receive an F ’” “The teacher said, ‘This is an ___25___ dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from a poor family. You have no ___26___. Owning a horse ranch ___27___ a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the ___28___ breeding stock (种畜) and later you’ll have to pay large stud fees. There’s no way you could ever do it.’ Then the teacher added, ‘If you rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will ___29___ your grade.’”
“The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, ‘Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. I can’t help you this time. However, I think it is a very important decision for you.’”
“Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy ____30____ the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, ‘You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.’”
Monty then turned to the ____31____ group and said, “I tell you this story because you are sitting in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace.” He added, “The ____32____ part of the story is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week.” When the teacher was leaving, he said, ‘Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream ____33____. During those years I stole a lot of kids’ dreams. ____34____ you had enough determination not to give up on yours.’”
Don’t let anyone steal your dream. ____35____ your heart, no matter what.
21 A. engage in B. put on C. sum up D. relate to
22. A. interrupted B. contracted C. characterized D. deleted
23. A. restricting B. adjusting C. distributing D. picturing
24. A. delicacy B. effect C. heart D. vitality
25. A. abnormal B. unrealistic C. conventional D. incredible
26. A. encounters B. possessions C. allowances D. resources
27. A. requires B. reserves C. restores D. resists
28. A. fundamental B. alternative C. original D. primitive
29. A. sustain B. contrast C. withdraw D. reconsider
30. A. wrestled with B. adjusted to C. mounted up D. turned in
31. A. assembled B. acknowledged C. associated D. committed
32. A. strangest B. severest C. best D. worst
33. A. ancestor B. stealer C. creator D. theft
34. A. Gratefully B. Fortunately C. Contradictorily D. Apparently
35. A. Follow B. Unfold C. Fetch D. Predict
三、语法填空（1.5*10=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。
Quality traditional Chinese costumes are gaining ____36____ (popular) at home and abroad, causing increased orders on e-commerce platforms (电子商务平台). One town benefiting from this popularity is Daiji in Caoxian county, Shandong province. Li Tao, Party secretary of Daiji, said the ____37____ (order) placed online have greatly driven the growth of the town’s clothing industry. Visitors taking a walk along the main road in Daiji come across a line of shops ____38____ have gone into the clothing business, ____39____ (range) from cloth production and pattern printing to costume outlets (专卖店). Workers can ____40____ (see) packaging orders for delivery.
More young people are returning to Daiji to seek opportunities in the hanfu industry. More than 7, 000 young people, including over 700 university students, ____41____ (return) to the town to start businesses so far, said Li. ____42____ young people making efforts to create original designs and build brands (品牌), Daiji has ____43____ (rapid) entered the mid-and high-end hanfu market. There are plans ____44____ (establish) a hanfu research base in Daiji to ensure that the industry in Caoxian achieves high-quality development.
In addition to staging promotions on e-commerce platforms, representatives from Daiji attend Chinese costume shows in countries such as Italy to promote _____45_____ culture of Chinese clothing.
四、选词填空（1*10=10分）
从所给短语中(一个多余)选择并用其正确形式完成句子。
do justice to in response to pull up anything but be caught up in put the finishing touches to do wonders not to mention under the weather in honor of set off
46. After feeling ________ for a few days, she finally went to see a doctor.
47. He ________ the excitement of the game and forgot all about his problems.
48. The team worked late into the night to ________ their project presentation.
49. His painting exhibition can________ his talent as an artist; it shows his skills beautifully.
50. After she finished a quick breakfast, she________ for her office at once.
51. It is commonly believed that a short walk in nature ________ for my health.
52. The party was________ dull; it was filled with laughter, music, and exciting conversations.
53. The car________ when the driver saw a dog crossing the road ahead.
54. The charity organized an event ________ public demand for more community support programs.
55. The hotel provides excellent service, delicious food, and comfortable rooms, ________ its beautiful view of the ocean!
五、写作表达（30分）
A（15分）
56. 假定你是高中生李华，你的英国好友David向你倾诉，由于刷手机短视频(short video)上瘾而影响到了健康和学业，为此他很苦恼。请你给他写一封信，提供一些建议戒掉网瘾，内容包括：
1.表示担忧；
2.提出建议；
3.表达祝愿。
参考词汇：对……上瘾 be addicted to(doing) sth
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
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Yours,
Li Hua
B（15分）
57. 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。
One evening, Mike was sitting alone in his bedroom, feeling puzzled and discouraged. His mother had just sent him there and told him to reflect on his recent behaviour. What exactly did he do wrong As he was still thinking, he heard a knock and then the door was opened. His mother came in and sat down next to him.
“Alright Mike, tell me, do you know what you did wrong ” Mike became more puzzled as he said, “That’s exactly what I have been trying to do. But no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to think of anything that I may have done wrong.” His mother sighed (叹息).” “Now, now, Mike. Don’t you remember how you shouted at your best friend, and even your head teacher ” “No, that’s not what happened. You must have seen it wrong...” Mike answered quietly, trying to defend himself. “Oh, really Because it looked like you were angry at something and were taking it out on someone else.”
Mike looked awkward at what his mother told him. Truth be told, when the school announced that there would be a school trip to the zoo on Friday, Mike could hardly sit still all week. He had never been to the zoo before, and the thought of seeing lions, giraffes, and elephants up close made him excited. He even packed his backpack a day earlier, stuffing it with snacks and a notebook to sketch animals.
But on Friday morning, it was raining heavily. “It’ll clear up,” he murmured. When Mike arrived at school, he heard that the trip to the zoo had been cancelled. Mike froze in disbelief. In class, Mrs. Green, the headteacher, tried to cheer everyone up with a group activity, but Mike couldn’t focus. When she asked him to join, he yelled, “What’s the point This day’s already ruined!” His best friend, Tom, whispered, “It’s not her fault,” but Mike glared at him. “You think this is fine I bet you don’t even care about the zoo!” he said sharply.
注意：
1. 续写词数为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
He told everything to his mother.
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The next morning, Mike hurried to school, anxious but determined.
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答案版
2024-2025学年度海陵区期末质量监测高一英语试题
（本卷满分150分 考试时间120分钟）
一.阅读理解（2.5*20=50分）
A
The western-part of the United States is filled with amazing National Parks, and there is no better way to enjoy these destinations than to take a road trip.
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
One of the most amazing natural wonders you may ever see, the Grand Canyon is a true must-see canyon destination. The huge valley at its widest is 18 miles wide and at its deepest is a mile deep. During the summer months both the South and North Rim are open. The South Rim is busier, but the lodges and other sights along this side are worth the time to explore. The North Rim is much more rural, and offers some great backcountry options.
Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona
Arizona has excellent examples of some of the ancient history of America. One place to learn about this and see it in person is at Petrified Forest National Park. This park has an amazing concentration of petrified wood. It also has beautiful scenery, archaeological sites and a collection of fossils.
Saguaro National Park, Arizona
Saguaro National Park is dedicated to the preservation of the stunning saguaro cactus (仙人掌). The amazing, towering cactus only grows in a select part of the world. Visitors will have the opportunity to see much more than just the saguaro. There are guided programs and many opportunities for recreation within the park. The park is an especially good location for wildemess hiking.
Arches National Park, Utah
The park preserves many sandstone arches, created through millions of years of exposure to the elements. A car tour of Arches National Park is a great way to enjoy many of the parks amazing vistas and arches. Visitors can even hike out and stand beneath the Delicate Arch.
1. In which park can visitors enjoy deep valleys
A. Grand Canyon National Park. B. Petrified Forest National Park.
C. Saguaro National Park. D. Arches National Park.
2. What does Saguaro National Park feature
A. Some great backcountry options. B. A collection of fossils.
C. The towering cactus. D. Many sandstone arches.
3. Where is the text most likely from
A. A report. B. A diary. C. A novel. D. A guidebook.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
B
While enjoying the holiday with her family during the summer of 1955 Chava Willig Levy, who was only three and a half years old, suddenly developed a high fever. After rushing her to the hospital, her family received the tragic news that all families of that generation feared— their precious Chava had polio (小儿麻痹症) .
Chava spent the next few months in hospital. Although she could breathe on her own after treatment, she was left paralyzed from the neck down. When she was nine, she was thrilled that she got the chance to go to school. However, it turned out that she was in a single room with a group of kids who all had mobility impairment. Some of those kids were also intellectually disabled. They weren’t even allowed to eat lunch in the cafeteria.
Chava now has a communication consulting firm. She even wrote a memoir about her life, titled A Life Not with Standing. Chava became an advocate for disability rights and has dedicated her life to speaking out against discrimination of disabilities in the world. During the pandemic in 2020, Chava spent most offer time inside, starting a YouTube podcast (播客) focusing on one of her passions, music.
There has been positive feedback from listeners who have been touched and inspired by the songs discussed on the podcast. “Chava played a fabulous song called Mother by Tom Paxton. I was listening to it while driving,” said Barbara Schumer, a follower of Chava’s podcast. “The lyrics were about adoption and I started sobbing in the car, since I have two children I adopted at birth. I wrote to her after that, and I think she’s a remarkable person.”
Despite her disability, Chava said, “Having a disability is an important piece of who you are, and I’m not at all in favor of living my life as if the disability is not important. But it shouldn’t be the thing that holds me back from becoming stronger.”
4. What can we learn about Chava from the first two paragraphs
A. She showed signs of polio at birth. B. She was delayed in polio treatment.
C. She didn’t have the right to education. D. She was not treated fairly at school.
5. Why does the author mention Barbara Schumer
A. To show Chava’s influence. B. To advocate Chava’s lifestyle.
C. To praise Chava’s music talent. D. To prove Chava’s point of view.
6. Which of the following can best describe Chava
A. Brave and humorous. B. Devoted and positive.
C. Honest and confident. D. Forgiving and patient.
7. What message does the text convey
A. Chance favors only the prepared mind. B. Every cloud has a silver lining.
C. Misfortune doesn’t define who you are. D. Actions speak louder than words.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C
C
A major scientific achievement has been recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. This award was given to a team using machine learning to solve a big problem in biology: predicting and designing the 3D shapes of proteins. Most of this work was done at a tech company marking a notable shift that high-level scientific research can also originate outside traditional academic settings.
Proteins are crucial for our bodies and are involved in almost every biological process. The shape of a protein determines its function. If a protein is shaped incorrectly, it can cause serious diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Historically, predicting a protein’s shape from its amino acid sequence (序列) was very difficult and puzzled scientists for decades.
The breakthrough happened with A-Fold, a machine learning program that can accurately predict protein structures from their amino acid sequences. This tool has changed the field, providing insights into the structure of over 200 million proteins so far. This data is expected to speed up progress in medicine and drug development, opening new ways to treat diseases.
The tech company’s success with A-Fold also underscores the growing impact of artificial intelligence in various scientific domains, showing that Al can tackle complex biological problems and contribute to critical advancements in health and medicine.
The Nobel Prize committee awarded this work to highlight the value of combining different areas in science, where technology and biology meet to create amazing results. This achievement not only shows what AI can do but also sets an example for future scientific projects that combine technology with traditional research to address global problems.
8. Why was the team awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Chemistry
A. They discovered a cure for Alzheimer’s and diabetes.
B. They analyzed the functions of essential body elements.
C. They worked out protein structures with a machine learning program.
D. They created a new way to treat diseases through traditional research.
9. Why is the shape of a protein critical to its function
A. It leads to the development of the diseases.
B. It offers insights into the structure of protein.
C. It speeds up the progress of medicine and drug.
D. It affects the protein’s role in biological processes.
10. What does the underlined word “underscore” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Minimize. B. Highlight. C. Question. D. Overlook.
11. What possibility does the author imply about the future of scientific research
A. A new focus on solving biological problems.
B. An amazing change in academic research settings.
C. An increase in joint efforts between different fields.
D. A lessened dependence on machine learning techniques.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. C
D
Studies have shown the mere exposure effect, also referred to as the familiarity principle, inspires our decisions. It is a helpful psychological mechanism that helps us sustain our energy and focus our attention on other things. Getting used to new things takes effort and it can be tiring. So unless we have a terrible experience, we are likely to buy from companies we’ve got used to. That is why companies spend so much money on advertising and marketing and why insurance (保险) companies openly charge existing customers more than new ones.
It’s not the case that we only desire things we already know. Some studies suggest when invited to share our preferences, we sometimes see less familiar options as more desirable. But when acting on that preference, we fall back to what we know. This might explain why sometimes the things we want and the things we do don’t quite match up. We might even return to companies that treated us poorly in the past or stay in bad relationships.
It’s easy to paint the familiarity principle as an enemy or something to battle as if it is something that holds us back from living our dreams. But this attitude might be overwhelming because it tends to encourage us toward big-picture thinking. Where we imagine that change requires a quite dramatic swing that we don’t feel ready for. Some articles suggest the solution to familiarity frustration (沮丧) is complete exposure to novelty. While this can appear effective in the short term, we may only end up replacing one problem with another. It also risks overwhelm and burnout.
So what if we can work with the familiarity principle instead Familiarity is something we can learn to play with and enjoy. It is a setting for creativity and a pathway to expansion. We can broaden the zone of familiarity bit by bit. If we think of familiarity as something that can expand, we can consider changing the conditions in and around our lives to make more space for our preferences to take root and grow gently. From here, we will start to make decisions, drawing from an ever-deepening pool of valuable options.
12. What allows insurance companies to charge old customers more
A. The advertising cost. B. The improved service.
C. The familiarity principle. D. The principle of the market.
13. We can learn from paragraph 2 that .
A. Our preferences affect our decisions
B. Familiarity tends to generate disrespect
C. The familiarity principle is a double-edged sword
D. There can be a mismatch between desires and actions
14. What is the author’s attitude towards the solution in some articles
A. Disapproving. B. Tolerant. C. Objective. D. Reserved.
15. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Step Out of Your Familiarity Zone
B. Spare a Thought for Your Preference
C. Gently Expand Your Familiarity Zone
D. Give Priority to the Mere Exposure Effect
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. C
E
Disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes or wildfires are typically unexpected, sudden and overwhelming. For many people, there are no outwardly visible signs of physical injury, but there can be an emotional damage. ____16____ Understanding responses to painful events can help you cope effectively with your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors, and help you along the path to recovery.
Luckily, most people are resilient (有适应力的) and over time are able to bounce back from tragedy. It is common for people to experience the immediate consequences. Within a few months, however, most people are able to resume functioning as they did prior to the disaster. ____17____
Give yourself time to adjust. Anticipate that this will be a difficult time in your life. ____18____ And try to be patient with changes in your emotional state.
Engage in healthy behaviors to enhance your ability to cope with extreme stress. Eat well-balanced meals and get plenty of rest. If you experience ongoing difficulties with sleep, you may be able to find some relief through relaxation techniques.
Establish or reestablish routines. This can include eating meals at regular times, sleeping and waking on a regular cycle, or following an exercise program. ____19____ For example, pursuing a hobby, or reading a good book is just among the recommended helpful routines.
____20____ Switching careers or jobs and other important decisions tend to be highly stressful in their own right and even harder to take on when you are recovering from a disaster.
A. Avoid making major life decisions.
B. Be brave enough to make critical life decisions.
C Allow yourself to mourn the losses you have experienced.
D. Join those who have the similar experiences with you to relieve your pain.
E. Try to get involved in something you look forward to during these distressing times.
F. It is common for people who have experienced disasters to have strong emotional reactions.
G. It is of great importance to remember that resilience and recovery are the norm, not the lasting pain.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. C 19. E 20. A
二、完形填空（1*15=15分）
I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch. He has let me use his house to ___21___ fund-raising events to raise money for youth at risk programs.
The last time I was there, he introduced me by saying, “I want to tell you why I let Jack use my house. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of a horse trainer going from farm to farm, training horses. As a result, the boy’s high school career was continually ___22___ . When he was a senior, he was asked to write a paper about what he wanted to be and do when he grew up.”
“That night he wrote a seven-page paper ___23___ that someday he would own a horse ranch. He wrote about his dream in great detail. He put a great deal of ___24___ into the project and the next day he handed it in to his teacher. Two days later he received his paper back. On the front page was a large red F with a note that read, “See me after class.”
“The boy with the dream went to see the teacher after class and asked, ‘Why did I receive an F ’” “The teacher said, ‘This is an ___25___ dream for a young boy like you. You have no money. You come from a poor family. You have no ___26___. Owning a horse ranch ___27___ a lot of money. You have to buy the land. You have to pay for the ___28___ breeding stock (种畜) and later you’ll have to pay large stud fees. There’s no way you could ever do it.’ Then the teacher added, ‘If you rewrite this paper with a more realistic goal, I will ___29___ your grade.’”
“The boy went home and thought about it long and hard. He asked his father what he should do. His father said, ‘Look, son, you have to make up your own mind on this. I can’t help you this time. However, I think it is a very important decision for you.’”
“Finally, after sitting with it for a week, the boy ____30____ the same paper, making no changes at all. He stated, ‘You can keep the F and I’ll keep my dream.’”
Monty then turned to the ____31____ group and said, “I tell you this story because you are sitting in my 4,000-square-foot house in the middle of my 200-acre horse ranch. I still have that school paper framed over the fireplace.” He added, “The ____32____ part of the story is that two summers ago that same schoolteacher brought 30 kids to camp out on my ranch for a week.” When the teacher was leaving, he said, ‘Look, Monty, I can tell you this now. When I was your teacher, I was something of a dream ____33____. During those years I stole a lot of kids’ dreams. ____34____ you had enough determination not to give up on yours.’”
Don’t let anyone steal your dream. ____35____ your heart, no matter what.
21 A. engage in B. put on C. sum up D. relate to
22. A. interrupted B. contracted C. characterized D. deleted
23. A. restricting B. adjusting C. distributing D. picturing
24. A. delicacy B. effect C. heart D. vitality
25. A. abnormal B. unrealistic C. conventional D. incredible
26. A. encounters B. possessions C. allowances D. resources
27. A. requires B. reserves C. restores D. resists
28. A. fundamental B. alternative C. original D. primitive
29. A. sustain B. contrast C. withdraw D. reconsider
30. A. wrestled with B. adjusted to C. mounted up D. turned in
31. A. assembled B. acknowledged C. associated D. committed
32. A. strangest B. severest C. best D. worst
33. A. ancestor B. stealer C. creator D. theft
34. A. Gratefully B. Fortunately C. Contradictorily D. Apparently
35. A. Follow B. Unfold C. Fetch D. Predict
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. B 35. A
三、语法填空（1.5*10=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。
Quality traditional Chinese costumes are gaining ____36____ (popular) at home and abroad, causing increased orders on e-commerce platforms (电子商务平台). One town benefiting from this popularity is Daiji in Caoxian county, Shandong province. Li Tao, Party secretary of Daiji, said the ____37____ (order) placed online have greatly driven the growth of the town’s clothing industry. Visitors taking a walk along the main road in Daiji come across a line of shops ____38____ have gone into the clothing business, ____39____ (range) from cloth production and pattern printing to costume outlets (专卖店). Workers can ____40____ (see) packaging orders for delivery.
More young people are returning to Daiji to seek opportunities in the hanfu industry. More than 7, 000 young people, including over 700 university students, ____41____ (return) to the town to start businesses so far, said Li. ____42____ young people making efforts to create original designs and build brands (品牌), Daiji has ____43____ (rapid) entered the mid-and high-end hanfu market. There are plans ____44____ (establish) a hanfu research base in Daiji to ensure that the industry in Caoxian achieves high-quality development.
In addition to staging promotions on e-commerce platforms, representatives from Daiji attend Chinese costume shows in countries such as Italy to promote _____45_____ culture of Chinese clothing.
【答案】36. popularity
37. orders 38. that##which
39. ranging
40. be seen
41. have returned
42. With 43. rapidly
44. to establish
45. the
四、选词填空（1*10=10分）
从所给短语中(一个多余)选择并用其正确形式完成句子。
do justice to in response to pull up anything but be caught up in put the finishing touches to do wonders not to mention under the weather in honor of set off
46. After feeling ________ for a few days, she finally went to see a doctor.
47. He ________ the excitement of the game and forgot all about his problems.
48. The team worked late into the night to ________ their project presentation.
49. His painting exhibition can________ his talent as an artist; it shows his skills beautifully.
50. After she finished a quick breakfast, she________ for her office at once.
51. It is commonly believed that a short walk in nature ________ for my health.
52. The party was________ dull; it was filled with laughter, music, and exciting conversations.
53. The car________ when the driver saw a dog crossing the road ahead.
54. The charity organized an event ________ public demand for more community support programs.
55. The hotel provides excellent service, delicious food, and comfortable rooms, ________ its beautiful view of the ocean!
【答案】46. under the weather
47. was caught up in
48. put the finishing touches to
49. do justice to
50. set off
51. does wonders
52. anything but
53. pulled up
54. in response to
55. not to mention
五、写作表达（30分）
A（15分）
56. 假定你是高中生李华，你的英国好友David向你倾诉，由于刷手机短视频(short video)上瘾而影响到了健康和学业，为此他很苦恼。请你给他写一封信，提供一些建议戒掉网瘾，内容包括：
1.表示担忧；
2.提出建议；
3.表达祝愿。
参考词汇：对……上瘾 be addicted to(doing) sth
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear David,
Hearing that you are addicted to watching the short videos on your phone, I am deeply concerned about your obsession and writing to offer some practical advice on how to cope with your Internet addiction.
I strongly recommend that you should make a workable schedule and have your time well-organized, which can help you develop the good habit of living regularly. Besides, you’d better reduce the time you spend in watching short videos.
I will be delighted if you benefit from my suggestions.
Yours,
Li Hua
B（15分）
57. 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。
One evening, Mike was sitting alone in his bedroom, feeling puzzled and discouraged. His mother had just sent him there and told him to reflect on his recent behaviour. What exactly did he do wrong As he was still thinking, he heard a knock and then the door was opened. His mother came in and sat down next to him.
“Alright Mike, tell me, do you know what you did wrong ” Mike became more puzzled as he said, “That’s exactly what I have been trying to do. But no matter how hard I try, I can’t seem to think of anything that I may have done wrong.” His mother sighed (叹息).” “Now, now, Mike. Don’t you remember how you shouted at your best friend, and even your head teacher ” “No, that’s not what happened. You must have seen it wrong...” Mike answered quietly, trying to defend himself. “Oh, really Because it looked like you were angry at something and were taking it out on someone else.”
Mike looked awkward at what his mother told him. Truth be told, when the school announced that there would be a school trip to the zoo on Friday, Mike could hardly sit still all week. He had never been to the zoo before, and the thought of seeing lions, giraffes, and elephants up close made him excited. He even packed his backpack a day earlier, stuffing it with snacks and a notebook to sketch animals.
But on Friday morning, it was raining heavily. “It’ll clear up,” he murmured. When Mike arrived at school, he heard that the trip to the zoo had been cancelled. Mike froze in disbelief. In class, Mrs. Green, the headteacher, tried to cheer everyone up with a group activity, but Mike couldn’t focus. When she asked him to join, he yelled, “What’s the point This day’s already ruined!” His best friend, Tom, whispered, “It’s not her fault,” but Mike glared at him. “You think this is fine I bet you don’t even care about the zoo!” he said sharply.
注意：
1. 续写词数为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
He told everything to his mother.
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The next morning, Mike hurried to school, anxious but determined.
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【答案】One possible version
He told everything to his mother. His mother, listening patiently with a smile, offered wisdom. She explained that it was natural for humans to get angry sometimes, but taking it out on others was really harmful to our personal relationships. Mike felt regretful and guilty, realizing that his behaviour had hurt the people he cared about. But he was at a loss what to do. “Apology is the first step. They care for you and they will forgive you,” His mother suggested. Nodding his head, Mike made up his mind to make things right.
The next morning, Mike hurried to school, anxious but determined. He began by going over to Tom. “I’ m terribly sorry for the way I behaved that day,” he said quietly but sincerely, looking his best friend in the eye. Tom was deeply touched by his frankness and honesty, so he forgave Mike without hesitation. The relaxation the first apology gave Mike filled him with confidence to find Mrs Green, who didn’t say much but smiled with relief and patted Mike on the shoulder. Mike felt he did the right thing, and for the first time in days, he felt a sense of peace.
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