甘肃省临夏回族自治州2024-2025学年高一上学期期末教学质量监测英语试卷（含答案，无听力音频无听力原文）

临夏州高中2024—2025学年秋季学期期末质量监测试卷高一英语
本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
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. Which country do you think Doris is in now
A. England. B. America. C. Japan.
2. What does the woman want to buy
A. A second-hand bookcase. B. A new bookcase. C. A new book.
3. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Wife and husband. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a supermarket.
5. What does the man think of the woman's idea
A. Awful. B. Good. C. Boring.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. Why does the man plan to go to the seaside
A. It's cool. B. It's large. C. It's beautiful.
7. Which city might the man choose this summer vacation
A. Qingdao. B. Weihai. C. Dalian.
8. Where did the woman go last year
A. Qingdao. B. Weihai. C. Dalian.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. How many English lessons does the woman have in a week
A. One. B. Two. C. Seven.
10. Which is not the woman's practising method
A. Surfing the Internet. B. Going to English Corner. C. Writing papers.
11. Who does the woman practise speaking with
A. Her English friends. B. Her English teacher. C. Her Chinese friends.
听第8段材料，回答第12 至14题。
12. Who lives in New York
A. Steven. B. Philips. C. A tour guide.
13. When did Steven and Philips start their friendship
A. At college. B. At high school. C. At primary school.
14. What is the woman going to do in New York
A To travel. B. To be on business. C. To study.
听第9段材料，回答第15 至 17题。
15. Why is the man so excited
A. His grandma will buy him a present.
B. His grandma will cook for them.
C. His grandma will come here.
16. How will the grandma come
A. By train. B. By air. C. By bus.
17 What can we learn from the conversation
A. The speakers needn't pick up their grandma.
B. The grandma will arrive at 8 o’ clock in the morning.
C. The speakers will book a room for their grandma.
听第10段材料，回答第18至 20题。
18. What percentage of a normal adult's body is water
A. Almost 30%. B. Over 80%. C. About 65%.
19. How many glasses of water should one drink at least every day
A. Ten. B. Eight. C. Six.
20. When should one drink more
A. Before he/ she goes to bed. B. When he/ she is on a diet. C. When he/ she does exercise.
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
Rescue dogs are looking for adopting (收养) homes.
·Name: Ruby (female)
Age: 5 — 7 years old
Ruby loves to explore new places and have fun. Ruby needs a patient family who can treat her like a princess. She can also live with children in the home. Ruby does have some medical considerations that will require extra money for lifelong medicine.
·Name: Reggy (male)
Age: 2-5 years old
Reggy is friendly and lovely. He’ll need an active family, where the youngest family members are over the age of 18, who can manage his size and strength. He’s a great traveller in the car. Reggy must be the only pet and requires a safe garden.
·Name: Maggy (female)
Age: Over 8 years old
Maggy likes the company of her humans although she is shy. She will be looking for a home where the youngest family members are over 19. While unable to live with cats, Maggy is happy to live with a well-suited dog. Travelling in the car is challenging. Her new family should be physically able to lift her into a car in case of emergencies (紧急情况) .
·Name: Axel (male)
Age: 2-5 years old
Axel is happy and comfortable around children at the age of 8 years and over. He is a total couch potato in the home! This loving dog is able to be left home alone for around 4-5 hours a day comfortably, as this is what he’s used to.
1. What is probably the major concern to adopt Ruby
A. Cost. B. Space. C. Strength. D. Time.
2. Which dog best suits people who are busy with work during the day
A. Ruby. B. Maggy. C. Axel. D. Reggy.
3. What do Maggy and Reggy have in common
A. They love travelling in the car. B. Their new owners should be adults.
C. They can live together with another pet. D. They can get into the car independently.
B
After my divorce (离婚) , as I was crying and crying, my mother hugged me and said, “Sarah, don’t sweat the small stuff. And guess what It’s all small stuff.” And I was like, “Mom. . . that’s the sign above the sofa.” I turned around and pointed it out to her. “Did you just read that to me ” That’s when I realized she’s just been reading the wall signs, which we used to decorate our house, in order to give me some advice.
When I was anxious about something, she’d say, “You’ll cross that bridge when you come to it.” When I was a kid, my mom would dress my hair, and it was always knotty and it always hurt, and she’d say, “Beauty feels no pain.”
Six years into my marriage, my mom wished me a happy anniversary. And then she said, “You know, Sarah, the seventh year is always the hardest. It’s the seven- year itch (痒) .”
“Mom, that’s a movie, not a real thing,” I said.
But she believed it was true. She said her hardest year with my dad was the seventh year. And only later did I realize that I was born around the seventh year of their marriage. Four months after she cursed (诅咒) me with the movie, I was asking for a divorce.
For my mom’s birthday the next year, I got her a sticker that says “It is what it is.” I got it as a joke because it’s the most common and overused phrase. I thought she’d laugh. Instead, she loved it. She hung it above the mirror in the hallway next to the bathroom.
My mom has always been fond of sayings. Now when I call her and she says, “It is what it is,” I know where she’s sitting.
4. Why were the wall signs put up
A. To give Mom some help. B. To match with the sofa.
C. To make the house more beautiful. D. To comfort me after my failure in the marriage.
5. Why did the mother mention “the seven-year itch”
A. She wanted her daughter to get divorced.
B. She believed the movie was meaningful.
C. She thought her daughter should give birth to a baby.
D. She reminded her daughter of the hardship in a marriage.
6. Which of the following best describes my mother
A. Caring and sensible. B. Eager and creative.
C. Annoying and independent. D. Confident and honest.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. Telling childhood stories. B. Using sayings on the wall in daily life.
C. Knowing my mother’s positions. D. Sharing unforgettable experiences.
C
Have you ever wondered why creative people seem to spot things that others miss Whether it’s an inventor who finds a creative solution to a familiar problem or an artist who paints a landscape in a fresh way, many creative people have a special ability to find something meaningful even in the dull life. Research suggests this is just because the differences in the way someone’s brain deals with information might actually fuel creative thinking.
My work explores the ways in which creative people prioritise (给予优先权) information differently to their less creative workmates. In one of our studies, my research team and I used a classic task to see how the brain reacts to another type of high priority information: surprising information. Participants listened to mostly repetitive auditory (听觉的) tones, while their brain activity was recorded with an electroencephalogram (脑电图) . Typically, people’s brains react to the rare shocking sounds with a clear peak in neural activity, known as the P300, which shows surprise. But for creative people We find this peak is less pronounced.
In other words, it seems that creative people don’t see unusual information as quite so unusual. This may offer a big advantage for creative thinking because it is unclear what’s typical or what’s not, allowing unusual ideas to be considered — and making sure that the most clear parts of a problem do not take up all the attention. The idea that creativity and attention are connected isn’t new.
Research has long shown connections between creativity and different types of attention. Our research is suggesting that these differences in attention may come down to the ways in which our brains deal with data. This is the process by which new data is unknowingly given importance, making certain information stand out from the rest. This process is closely tied to attention but also plays a major role in encouraging thoughts and actions in reaction to important information. This encouraging aspect seems to be key to understanding how the process will support creative thinking.
8. What can we learn about creative people from the first paragraph
A. They always deal with simple problems. B. They can create something in a new way.
C. They have a special ability to see things. D. They come up with new ideas by chance.
9. What are ordinary people like when listening to the rare shocking sounds
A. Confused. B. Delighted. C. Surprised. D. Ashamed.
10. How do creative people deal with unusual information
A. They pay more attention to it. B. They think it more important.
C. They see it as something new. D. They consider it to be normal.
11. What is possibly the best title for the text
A. Why creativity is picking up on what others miss out
B. How men around you are more imaginative than you
C. What you can get while processing some information
D. Why attention is never important to creative thinking
D
A group of international scientists recently announced they had made a map of the whole “brain” of an adult fruit fly. They said the milestone would provide new knowledge about the brains of all animals including humans.
The research gives details of more than 50 million connections between 139, 000 neurons (神经元) , which are nerve cells in the brain of the fruit fly. The scientific name of the animal is Drosophila melanogaster. It is often used in scientific experiments, especially studies of nerve cells. The researchers wanted to find out exactly how the brain cells operate when they are healthy and normal.
Sebastian Seung was one of the leaders of the research, which was published as a series of studies in Nature. Seung is a professor at Princeton University in New Jersey. He said, “You might be asking why we should care about the brain of a fruit fly. My simple answer is that if we can truly understand how any brain functions, it’s sure to tell us something about all brains.”
The brain of a fruit fly is small — less than one millimeter wide. But some scientists are very interested in it. “It’s beautiful,” said Cambridge researcher Gregory Jefferis. The researchers created what they called a “wiring diagram” of an adult fruit fly. It was also called a “nerve cell connections” map.
The goal was to create a map that shows how neurons connect to one another and how they operate. Similar research has been done with simpler forms of life. For example, scientists have mapped the “brain” of a worm which is very tiny and common. They have also mapped the neural material of the larval (幼虫的) form of the fruit fly. But the adult fruit fly was more complex. The idea was to link the neural connections to the behavior of the animal.
Mala Murthy was another co-leader of the research from Princeton. Murthy said, “One of the major questions we’re addressing is how the wiring in the brain, its neurons and connections, can give rise to animal behavior.”
12. What is the milestone mentioned in Paragraph 1 aimed at
A. Getting a flying line map of a common fly. B. Providing new knowledge about the brains.
C. Describing all functions of cell connections. D. Telling an adult fruit fly’s brain is complex.
13. What is the attitude of Sebastian Seung to the finding
A. He considers it very important. B. He discovers nothing meaningful.
C. He treats it as something helpless. D. He shows no interest in a fruit fly.
14. How does the author support the topic of the text
A. By explaining concepts. B. By listing some figures.
C. By guessing the results. D. By showing the studies.
15. What does the underlined word “addressing” in the last paragraph mean
A. Giving up. B. Selecting out. C. Dealing with. D. Taking over.
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。
If you feel sad or anxious during the winter months, you're not alone. Seasonal depression (抑郁) , also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) , is a mental health condition that people always experience during winter. ___16___ Here are some things you can do to feel better.
Communicate more with others. People who suffer from depression don't feel like communicating with others. ___17___ It can also help if you find ways to keep up with hobbies or activities that you enjoy, which helps you to adapt to the seasonal changes.
Exercise outside when you can. Moving your body can relieve and even help reduce seasonal depression. Multiple studies have found a connection between physical activity and a lower risk for depression. ___18___ Even if it is very cold outside, staying active and outside on sunny days can be really helpful.
___19___ Since a lack of sunlight may lead to depression, people with seasonal depression may find light therapy (疗法) work well. Sitting in front of a bright light can make up for some of the natural light you're missing out on in the winter. However, you won't get such benefits from staring at a TV or phone screen. In fact, a recent study found that more than an hour of screen time a day was linked to a higher risk of depression.
Staying socially connected, engaging in regular physical activity—especially outdoors—and considering tools like light therapy can improve your mood in the winter. ___20___
A. Reduce the negative effects of light.
B. Try light therapy, but limit screen time.
C. If you're at work, take a walk at lunchtime.
D. It can be really hard to take part in social activities.
E. Interacting with friends and families can cheer you up.
F. If you feel even worse than ever, turn to doctors for help.
G. Having less daylight is believed to be one of the reasons for it.
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。
Melanie, a blind woman, has completed one of the toughest challenges of her life — swimming across the English Channel. She ___21___ at 4: 30 am from Shakespeare Beach in Britain and reached France 12 hours and 20 minutes later, which was ___22___ than her expected time of 14 hours.
Unlike the ___23___ environment of a swimming pool, there are more ___24___ in open waters, such as strong waves and passing boats. She achieved this swimming with valuable support ___25___ by Guide Dogs, a charity that enabled the blind like Melanie to lead lives full of independence. In fact, Guide Dogs has been supporting her for more than ten years, and her first dog Dave gave her confidence and ___26___ her to accept her blindness.
Melanie was born with blindness in one eye and with ___27___ eyesight in the other, but she did not want disability to ___28___ her. As she grew older, she found her love for ___29___ . Although she started swimming later than other swimmers, Melanie quickly made a ____30____ .
By the time she ____31____ from swimming in 2000, she had ____32____ two golds, two silvers, and a bronze at the Paralympic Games (残奥会) , along with many world ____33____ in swimming games.
However, she believed that she was a great athlete not because she was blind, but because she ____34____ hard and put all her energy into swimming. It's such ____35____ that made her athlete dream a reality.
21 A. set off B. gave up C. paid off D. dealt with
22. A. longer B. closer C. shorter D. larger
23. A. tough B. controlled C. unstable D. clean
24. A. cycles B. muscles C. diseases D. challenges
25. A. defended B. overtaken C. provided D. decorated
26. A. scared B. greeted C. calmed D. inspired
27. A. amazing B. limited C. good D. extra
28. A. defeat B. hurt C. catch D. annoy
29. A. skateboard B. football C. water D. golf
30. A. wish B. reply C. shift D. difference
31. A. stopped B. retired C. quit D. hid
32. A. tried B. lost C. won D. aimed
33. A. champions B. volunteers C. experts D. professionals
34. A. studied B. adapted C. trained D. revised
35. A. method B. belief C. effect D. creativity
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。
Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Xiaogang village in East China’s Anhui Province is one of them, due ___36___ its historic importance.
In 1978, 18 local farmers made a decision to individually farm collective (集体的) land, ___37___ (set) a new beginning for China’s rural reform. Tourists can now visit the little house ___38___ the villagers signed the first agreement. Besides, an exhibition hall ___39___ (build) in 2006 to display China’s rural reform and achievements.
The village also hosts colorful ___40___ (event) such as grape culture festivals and harvest festivals ___41___ (develop) tourism and cultural exchange. Visitors today can not only enjoy Fengyang flower-drum songs and paper-cutting, ___42___ learn about the traditional methods of making vinegar (醋) and even buy some as souvenirs.
___43___ number of visitors from January to October was 412, 000 and the total income of the village increased from 4. 1 million yuan in 2012 to 14. 2 million yuan in 2023. With more job opportunities ___44___ (provide), more and more locals and college graduates return to their hometown for work. In ____45____ (add), the cultural and tourism industry does good to the village’s development, showing the spirit of contemporary (当代的) Chinese rural areas.
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，你校英文报“My Senior High School Life”现面向高一学生征集稿件，请用英文写一篇短文并投稿。内容包括：1.高中生活的收获与遗憾；2.对下学期的展望。
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。
My Senior High School Life
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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。
Every time I looked at myself in the mirror I saw a figure that I believed was far from perfect, feeling powerless and hopeless. This situation led to a deep sense of appearance anxiety that had almost ruined my confidence day by day.
In high school, every day I sat in the corner of my classroom, anxious and worried, and I would not say a single word. I had always been known about my appearance. So I guessed nobody would like to chat with me. Their unkind words and rude attitudes cut deep like sharp knives. I would hear their words and laughter that seemed to flood into me. Sometimes, I would find my belongings moved or notes with hurtful words left on my desk, which added to my sadness and made me afraid of talking with others.
My days were filled with sadness and tiredness. I walked through the halls with my head down, trying to avoid looking at their eyes. I would sit alone in class, lost in my own thoughts of self-doubt. My grades began to suffer and I felt that I came into a never-ending cycle of sadness.
My parents loved me very much. After a long day at school I came back home, Mom and Dad would give me a big warm hug, and these simple gestures were a common way they expressed love to me. However, they didn't know what I was worried about, and they didn't understand what the pressure coming from my classmates was. Things were getting worse and worse.
However, everything changed when a new student came to my class. Her name was Molly. Molly entered the room with a bright smile and an air of confidence. At first, I didn't pay much attention to her. I was too consumed by my own troubles. But Molly seemed to notice me and would always greet me with a warm smile and a friendly wave.
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。
One day, Molly walked to me with a smile on her face.
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From that day on, Molly became my only friend.
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答案版
临夏州高中2024—2025学年秋季学期期末质量监测试卷高一英语
本试卷共12页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
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. Which country do you think Doris is in now
A. England. B. America. C. Japan.
2. What does the woman want to buy
A. A second-hand bookcase. B. A new bookcase. C. A new book.
3. What is the probable relationship between the two speakers
A. Wife and husband. B. Teacher and student. C. Classmates.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a library. B. In a classroom. C. In a supermarket.
5. What does the man think of the woman's idea
A. Awful. B. Good. C. Boring.
第二节 (共15小题；每小题1. 5分，满分22. 5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟，听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至8题。
6. Why does the man plan to go to the seaside
A. It's cool. B. It's large. C. It's beautiful.
7. Which city might the man choose this summer vacation
A. Qingdao. B. Weihai. C. Dalian.
8. Where did the woman go last year
A. Qingdao. B. Weihai. C. Dalian.
听第7段材料，回答第9至11题。
9. How many English lessons does the woman have in a week
A. One. B. Two. C. Seven.
10. Which is not the woman's practising method
A. Surfing the Internet. B. Going to English Corner. C. Writing papers.
11. Who does the woman practise speaking with
A. Her English friends. B. Her English teacher. C. Her Chinese friends.
听第8段材料，回答第12 至14题。
12. Who lives in New York
A. Steven. B. Philips. C. A tour guide.
13. When did Steven and Philips start their friendship
A. At college. B. At high school. C. At primary school.
14. What is the woman going to do in New York
A To travel. B. To be on business. C. To study.
听第9段材料，回答第15 至 17题。
15. Why is the man so excited
A. His grandma will buy him a present.
B. His grandma will cook for them.
C. His grandma will come here.
16. How will the grandma come
A. By train. B. By air. C. By bus.
17 What can we learn from the conversation
A. The speakers needn't pick up their grandma.
B. The grandma will arrive at 8 o’ clock in the morning.
C. The speakers will book a room for their grandma.
听第10段材料，回答第18至 20题。
18. What percentage of a normal adult's body is water
A. Almost 30%. B. Over 80%. C. About 65%.
19. How many glasses of water should one drink at least every day
A. Ten. B. Eight. C. Six.
20. When should one drink more
A. Before he/ she goes to bed. B. When he/ she is on a diet. C. When he/ she does exercise.
听力1~5. CABAB 6~10. ACBAC 11~15. CBABC 16~20. BACBC
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
Rescue dogs are looking for adopting (收养) homes.
·Name: Ruby (female)
Age: 5 — 7 years old
Ruby loves to explore new places and have fun. Ruby needs a patient family who can treat her like a princess. She can also live with children in the home. Ruby does have some medical considerations that will require extra money for lifelong medicine.
·Name: Reggy (male)
Age: 2-5 years old
Reggy is friendly and lovely. He’ll need an active family, where the youngest family members are over the age of 18, who can manage his size and strength. He’s a great traveller in the car. Reggy must be the only pet and requires a safe garden.
·Name: Maggy (female)
Age: Over 8 years old
Maggy likes the company of her humans although she is shy. She will be looking for a home where the youngest family members are over 19. While unable to live with cats, Maggy is happy to live with a well-suited dog. Travelling in the car is challenging. Her new family should be physically able to lift her into a car in case of emergencies (紧急情况) .
·Name: Axel (male)
Age: 2-5 years old
Axel is happy and comfortable around children at the age of 8 years and over. He is a total couch potato in the home! This loving dog is able to be left home alone for around 4-5 hours a day comfortably, as this is what he’s used to.
1. What is probably the major concern to adopt Ruby
A. Cost. B. Space. C. Strength. D. Time.
2. Which dog best suits people who are busy with work during the day
A. Ruby. B. Maggy. C. Axel. D. Reggy.
3. What do Maggy and Reggy have in common
A. They love travelling in the car. B. Their new owners should be adults.
C. They can live together with another pet. D. They can get into the car independently.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. B
B
After my divorce (离婚) , as I was crying and crying, my mother hugged me and said, “Sarah, don’t sweat the small stuff. And guess what It’s all small stuff.” And I was like, “Mom. . . that’s the sign above the sofa.” I turned around and pointed it out to her. “Did you just read that to me ” That’s when I realized she’s just been reading the wall signs, which we used to decorate our house, in order to give me some advice.
When I was anxious about something, she’d say, “You’ll cross that bridge when you come to it.” When I was a kid, my mom would dress my hair, and it was always knotty and it always hurt, and she’d say, “Beauty feels no pain.”
Six years into my marriage, my mom wished me a happy anniversary. And then she said, “You know, Sarah, the seventh year is always the hardest. It’s the seven- year itch (痒) .”
“Mom, that’s a movie, not a real thing,” I said.
But she believed it was true. She said her hardest year with my dad was the seventh year. And only later did I realize that I was born around the seventh year of their marriage. Four months after she cursed (诅咒) me with the movie, I was asking for a divorce.
For my mom’s birthday the next year, I got her a sticker that says “It is what it is.” I got it as a joke because it’s the most common and overused phrase. I thought she’d laugh. Instead, she loved it. She hung it above the mirror in the hallway next to the bathroom.
My mom has always been fond of sayings. Now when I call her and she says, “It is what it is,” I know where she’s sitting.
4. Why were the wall signs put up
A. To give Mom some help. B. To match with the sofa.
C. To make the house more beautiful. D. To comfort me after my failure in the marriage.
5. Why did the mother mention “the seven-year itch”
A. She wanted her daughter to get divorced.
B. She believed the movie was meaningful.
C. She thought her daughter should give birth to a baby.
D. She reminded her daughter of the hardship in a marriage.
6. Which of the following best describes my mother
A. Caring and sensible. B. Eager and creative.
C. Annoying and independent. D. Confident and honest.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. Telling childhood stories. B. Using sayings on the wall in daily life.
C. Knowing my mother’s positions. D. Sharing unforgettable experiences.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
Have you ever wondered why creative people seem to spot things that others miss Whether it’s an inventor who finds a creative solution to a familiar problem or an artist who paints a landscape in a fresh way, many creative people have a special ability to find something meaningful even in the dull life. Research suggests this is just because the differences in the way someone’s brain deals with information might actually fuel creative thinking.
My work explores the ways in which creative people prioritise (给予优先权) information differently to their less creative workmates. In one of our studies, my research team and I used a classic task to see how the brain reacts to another type of high priority information: surprising information. Participants listened to mostly repetitive auditory (听觉的) tones, while their brain activity was recorded with an electroencephalogram (脑电图) . Typically, people’s brains react to the rare shocking sounds with a clear peak in neural activity, known as the P300, which shows surprise. But for creative people We find this peak is less pronounced.
In other words, it seems that creative people don’t see unusual information as quite so unusual. This may offer a big advantage for creative thinking because it is unclear what’s typical or what’s not, allowing unusual ideas to be considered — and making sure that the most clear parts of a problem do not take up all the attention. The idea that creativity and attention are connected isn’t new.
Research has long shown connections between creativity and different types of attention. Our research is suggesting that these differences in attention may come down to the ways in which our brains deal with data. This is the process by which new data is unknowingly given importance, making certain information stand out from the rest. This process is closely tied to attention but also plays a major role in encouraging thoughts and actions in reaction to important information. This encouraging aspect seems to be key to understanding how the process will support creative thinking.
8. What can we learn about creative people from the first paragraph
A. They always deal with simple problems. B. They can create something in a new way.
C. They have a special ability to see things. D. They come up with new ideas by chance.
9. What are ordinary people like when listening to the rare shocking sounds
A. Confused. B. Delighted. C. Surprised. D. Ashamed.
10. How do creative people deal with unusual information
A. They pay more attention to it. B. They think it more important.
C. They see it as something new. D. They consider it to be normal.
11. What is possibly the best title for the text
A. Why creativity is picking up on what others miss out
B. How men around you are more imaginative than you
C. What you can get while processing some information
D. Why attention is never important to creative thinking
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. D 11. A
D
A group of international scientists recently announced they had made a map of the whole “brain” of an adult fruit fly. They said the milestone would provide new knowledge about the brains of all animals including humans.
The research gives details of more than 50 million connections between 139, 000 neurons (神经元) , which are nerve cells in the brain of the fruit fly. The scientific name of the animal is Drosophila melanogaster. It is often used in scientific experiments, especially studies of nerve cells. The researchers wanted to find out exactly how the brain cells operate when they are healthy and normal.
Sebastian Seung was one of the leaders of the research, which was published as a series of studies in Nature. Seung is a professor at Princeton University in New Jersey. He said, “You might be asking why we should care about the brain of a fruit fly. My simple answer is that if we can truly understand how any brain functions, it’s sure to tell us something about all brains.”
The brain of a fruit fly is small — less than one millimeter wide. But some scientists are very interested in it. “It’s beautiful,” said Cambridge researcher Gregory Jefferis. The researchers created what they called a “wiring diagram” of an adult fruit fly. It was also called a “nerve cell connections” map.
The goal was to create a map that shows how neurons connect to one another and how they operate. Similar research has been done with simpler forms of life. For example, scientists have mapped the “brain” of a worm which is very tiny and common. They have also mapped the neural material of the larval (幼虫的) form of the fruit fly. But the adult fruit fly was more complex. The idea was to link the neural connections to the behavior of the animal.
Mala Murthy was another co-leader of the research from Princeton. Murthy said, “One of the major questions we’re addressing is how the wiring in the brain, its neurons and connections, can give rise to animal behavior.”
12. What is the milestone mentioned in Paragraph 1 aimed at
A. Getting a flying line map of a common fly. B. Providing new knowledge about the brains.
C. Describing all functions of cell connections. D. Telling an adult fruit fly’s brain is complex.
13. What is the attitude of Sebastian Seung to the finding
A. He considers it very important. B. He discovers nothing meaningful.
C. He treats it as something helpless. D. He shows no interest in a fruit fly.
14. How does the author support the topic of the text
A. By explaining concepts. B. By listing some figures.
C. By guessing the results. D. By showing the studies.
15. What does the underlined word “addressing” in the last paragraph mean
A. Giving up. B. Selecting out. C. Dealing with. D. Taking over.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. D 15. C
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。
If you feel sad or anxious during the winter months, you're not alone. Seasonal depression (抑郁) , also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) , is a mental health condition that people always experience during winter. ___16___ Here are some things you can do to feel better.
Communicate more with others. People who suffer from depression don't feel like communicating with others. ___17___ It can also help if you find ways to keep up with hobbies or activities that you enjoy, which helps you to adapt to the seasonal changes.
Exercise outside when you can. Moving your body can relieve and even help reduce seasonal depression. Multiple studies have found a connection between physical activity and a lower risk for depression. ___18___ Even if it is very cold outside, staying active and outside on sunny days can be really helpful.
___19___ Since a lack of sunlight may lead to depression, people with seasonal depression may find light therapy (疗法) work well. Sitting in front of a bright light can make up for some of the natural light you're missing out on in the winter. However, you won't get such benefits from staring at a TV or phone screen. In fact, a recent study found that more than an hour of screen time a day was linked to a higher risk of depression.
Staying socially connected, engaging in regular physical activity—especially outdoors—and considering tools like light therapy can improve your mood in the winter. ___20___
A. Reduce the negative effects of light.
B. Try light therapy, but limit screen time.
C. If you're at work, take a walk at lunchtime.
D. It can be really hard to take part in social activities.
E. Interacting with friends and families can cheer you up.
F. If you feel even worse than ever, turn to doctors for help.
G. Having less daylight is believed to be one of the reasons for it.
【答案】16. G 17. E 18. C 19. B 20. F
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。
Melanie, a blind woman, has completed one of the toughest challenges of her life — swimming across the English Channel. She ___21___ at 4: 30 am from Shakespeare Beach in Britain and reached France 12 hours and 20 minutes later, which was ___22___ than her expected time of 14 hours.
Unlike the ___23___ environment of a swimming pool, there are more ___24___ in open waters, such as strong waves and passing boats. She achieved this swimming with valuable support ___25___ by Guide Dogs, a charity that enabled the blind like Melanie to lead lives full of independence. In fact, Guide Dogs has been supporting her for more than ten years, and her first dog Dave gave her confidence and ___26___ her to accept her blindness.
Melanie was born with blindness in one eye and with ___27___ eyesight in the other, but she did not want disability to ___28___ her. As she grew older, she found her love for ___29___ . Although she started swimming later than other swimmers, Melanie quickly made a ____30____ .
By the time she ____31____ from swimming in 2000, she had ____32____ two golds, two silvers, and a bronze at the Paralympic Games (残奥会) , along with many world ____33____ in swimming games.
However, she believed that she was a great athlete not because she was blind, but because she ____34____ hard and put all her energy into swimming. It's such ____35____ that made her athlete dream a reality.
21 A. set off B. gave up C. paid off D. dealt with
22. A. longer B. closer C. shorter D. larger
23. A. tough B. controlled C. unstable D. clean
24. A. cycles B. muscles C. diseases D. challenges
25. A. defended B. overtaken C. provided D. decorated
26. A. scared B. greeted C. calmed D. inspired
27. A. amazing B. limited C. good D. extra
28. A. defeat B. hurt C. catch D. annoy
29. A. skateboard B. football C. water D. golf
30. A. wish B. reply C. shift D. difference
31. A. stopped B. retired C. quit D. hid
32. A. tried B. lost C. won D. aimed
33. A. champions B. volunteers C. experts D. professionals
34. A. studied B. adapted C. trained D. revised
35. A. method B. belief C. effect D. creativity
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. B
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。
Seven villages in China were recognized among the Best Tourism Villages 2024 by the United Nations World Tourism Organization. Xiaogang village in East China’s Anhui Province is one of them, due ___36___ its historic importance.
In 1978, 18 local farmers made a decision to individually farm collective (集体的) land, ___37___ (set) a new beginning for China’s rural reform. Tourists can now visit the little house ___38___ the villagers signed the first agreement. Besides, an exhibition hall ___39___ (build) in 2006 to display China’s rural reform and achievements.
The village also hosts colorful ___40___ (event) such as grape culture festivals and harvest festivals ___41___ (develop) tourism and cultural exchange. Visitors today can not only enjoy Fengyang flower-drum songs and paper-cutting, ___42___ learn about the traditional methods of making vinegar (醋) and even buy some as souvenirs.
___43___ number of visitors from January to October was 412, 000 and the total income of the village increased from 4. 1 million yuan in 2012 to 14. 2 million yuan in 2023. With more job opportunities ___44___ (provide), more and more locals and college graduates return to their hometown for work. In ____45____ (add), the cultural and tourism industry does good to the village’s development, showing the spirit of contemporary (当代的) Chinese rural areas.
【答案】36. to 37. setting
38. where 39. was built
40. events 41. to develop
42. but 43. The
44. provided
45. addition
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，你校英文报“My Senior High School Life”现面向高一学生征集稿件，请用英文写一篇短文并投稿。内容包括：1.高中生活的收获与遗憾；2.对下学期的展望。
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。
My Senior High School Life
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【答案】My Senior High School Life
As a freshman in high school, I’ve experienced both gains and regrets in my first semester.
Not only have I gained a deeper understanding of subjects, but also I have joined several clubs. I am keen on physics and chernistry, which enrich my knowledge about the world. However, it is a pity that I am still too shy to participate in some speech competitions.
Therefore, for the next semester, what matters for me is to actively take part in various contests to overcome my fear. Besides, I will further improve my academic performance by making a detailed study plan.
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。
Every time I looked at myself in the mirror I saw a figure that I believed was far from perfect, feeling powerless and hopeless. This situation led to a deep sense of appearance anxiety that had almost ruined my confidence day by day.
In high school, every day I sat in the corner of my classroom, anxious and worried, and I would not say a single word. I had always been known about my appearance. So I guessed nobody would like to chat with me. Their unkind words and rude attitudes cut deep like sharp knives. I would hear their words and laughter that seemed to flood into me. Sometimes, I would find my belongings moved or notes with hurtful words left on my desk, which added to my sadness and made me afraid of talking with others.
My days were filled with sadness and tiredness. I walked through the halls with my head down, trying to avoid looking at their eyes. I would sit alone in class, lost in my own thoughts of self-doubt. My grades began to suffer and I felt that I came into a never-ending cycle of sadness.
My parents loved me very much. After a long day at school I came back home, Mom and Dad would give me a big warm hug, and these simple gestures were a common way they expressed love to me. However, they didn't know what I was worried about, and they didn't understand what the pressure coming from my classmates was. Things were getting worse and worse.
However, everything changed when a new student came to my class. Her name was Molly. Molly entered the room with a bright smile and an air of confidence. At first, I didn't pay much attention to her. I was too consumed by my own troubles. But Molly seemed to notice me and would always greet me with a warm smile and a friendly wave.
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。
One day, Molly walked to me with a smile on her face.
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From that day on, Molly became my only friend.
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【答案】One day, Molly walked to me with a smile on her face. Curious and hesitant, I decided to approach her and chatted with her. Molly asked me what was wrong, and I eventually opened up about my struggles, telling her about my appearance anxiety, the bullying, and how I felt hopeless. She listened carefully, her eyes filled with empathy. She encouraged me to focus on my strengths and not let the opinions of others define me. She also invited me to work out every morning with her.
From that day on, Molly became my only friend. We started spending time together and began our fitness journey. At first, it was just short walks around the school grounds. Then, we started to jo g every morning. Molly was always there to encourage me, cheering me on when I felt like giving up. Looking back, I couldn't believe how far I had come. I knew I still had a long way to go, but with Molly by my side, I was ready for whatever challenges lay ahead.