山东省泰安市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中考试英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）

高二年级考试
英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s the weather like today?
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
2. What does the man want to have first?
A. A bowl of soup. B. Some bread. C. A salad.
3. What will the woman do next?
A. Go to sleep. B. Make the bed. C. Do the dishes.
4. What is the woman going to do tomorrow evening?
A. Visit Bob in his house. B. Go shopping with Bob. C. Expect a call from Bob.
5. How much will the man pay?
A. $10. B. $20. C. $30.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Books. B. Movies. C. Actors.
7. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In the bookstore. B. In the classroom. C. In the cinema.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What happened to the man?
A. He broke a machine.
B. The machine didn’t give him 25 cents.
C. The machine owner refused to help him.
9. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Call the police. B. Rock the machine. C. Call the number on the machine.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What movies might Mark like best?
A. Comedy. B. Sci-fi movies. C. Historical movies.
11. How long will Mark stay in Korea?
A. A month. B. Six months. C. A year.
12. Where is Mark probably on the weekend?
A. At the cinema. B. In the library. C. At home.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How are the speakers feeling about watching TV these days?
A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Interested.
14. Which of the following is the man’s favourite?
A. Cooking shows. B. Music programs. C. Football games.
15. How much did the woman’s paid-up account cost a month?
A. $10. B. $12. C. $25.
16. What does the man recommend to the woman?
A. A film. B. A TV series. C. A funny show.
听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What is to be hosted on Wednesday evening?
A. A book sale. B. A parent book club. C. An event to honor an artist.
18. What is the donation used for?
A. For the sports teams. B. For the computer lab. C. For the art department.
19. When will the book fair end?
A. On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Monday.
20. What happens to the computer lab?
A. It will be repaired. B. It will be closed forever. C. It will be put up for sale.
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
Where Europe and Asia meet, magical Georgia sits on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus (高加索) mountain range. For the past decade, it has slowly been making a reputation for its unique combination of ancient and modern attractions. Besides, Georgia also offers a huge variety of scenery and activities.
There are several things to know before tourists visit.
1. Give yourself plenty of time
Georgia appears small on a map, leading some first-time visitors to assume it can be seen in just a few days. But due to a combination of mountainous situation and infrastructural (基础设施) shortcomings, that’s not the case — travel times between regions are significant.
2. Pack clothes for all climates
The summer can be extremely hot in the lowlands, but as soon as you reach any height, let alone the High Caucasus themselves, the temperature falls fast and you’ll need a jacket, even in July.
3. Keep an eye out for sheepdogs
Sheepdogs in the Caucasus are raised to be fierce and can potentially be dangerous, so give them a wide distance when hiking in the mountains and carry a stick if possible.
4. Don’t toast with beer
Georgians only toast their enemies with beer, so make sure you have a glass of wine or chacha (the national drink) to hand if you’ re lucky enough to attend a traditional Georgian feast or dinner party.
1. Which behavior of the following is not suitable when in Georgia?
A. Taking enough clothes. B. Toasting a friend with beer.
C. Setting aside sufficient time. D. Carrying a stick if possible.
2. What’s Georgia famous for?
A. Its distinctive location.
B. Traditional Georgian feast and activities.
C. Particular combination of ancient and modern attractions.
D. Unique mountainous scenery and visiting activities.
3. Where will you probably find the passage?
A. In an encyclopedia. B. In an advertisement.
C. In a science fiction. D. In a travel brochure.
B
Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo is one of the most popular ones in China, and now due to its daily live streaming programs, the number of its followers has risen significantly.
At the same time, more young people are joining the zoo as keepers, said Shen Zhijun, head of the zoo. Of the 140 keepers at the zoo, 40 percent of them were born after 1995, and 20 percent of the keepers were born after 2000.
Jia Tianci, 28, takes care of about 20 wolves at the zoo, where he started work in 2020 after graduating from Nanjing Agricultural University with a bachelor’ s degree in veterinary (兽医的) medicine. Born and raised in Nanjing, Jia dreamed of becoming a vet. His parents didn’t understand his decision to become a keeper until they saw him take care of the wolves.
“I feel content when the wolves are mentally and physically healthy. Although they obviously cannot speak like humans, I can tell from changes in their waste, such as its color and smell, whether they are healthy,” Jia said. In addition to acting as a keeper, Jia accompanies and chats with visitors to the zoo. “I remember my visit to a zoo during my childhood. I loved watching the monkeys and feeding them cookies. However, after becoming a keeper, I realized that this type of behavior was totally wrong,” Jia said. “People love interacting with animals, but the first thing we tell visitors is not to disturb them. Behaviors such as banging (猛敲) things, shouting at the animals and feeding them, are harmful.”
In 2013, Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo started to employ young keepers who have master’s degrees. Shen said that certain people considered the employment of graduates with such degrees to be a total waste of talent.
“Taking care of wildlife, especially endangered species, is a highly demanding job that requires continuous study,” Shen said. “Working at a zoo also calls for a broad knowledge of subjects such as biology, zoology and environmentalism.”
4. What has contributed to the popularity of Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo?
A. Many animal lovers. B. Selling goods online.
C. Daily live broadcast. D. Animal performances.
5. Why did Jia Tianci’s parents disagree with his career choice at the beginning?
A. They thought the job would be too boring.
B. They were unaware of the job’s significance.
C. They thought their son wouldn’t make ends meet.
D. They expected their son would work in a cleaner environment.
6. What kind of job is an animal keeper in Jia Tianci’s opinion?
A. It is smelly but highly-paid. B. It is vital and risky.
C. It is demanding but fulfilling. D. It is eye-catching and satisfying.
7. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Whoever likes animals is fit for the job.
B. Taking care of wildlife calls for cooperation.
C. Few young people are joining the zoo as keepers.
D Visitors should behave themselves when visiting zoos.
C
How we learn accents before we learn words
“No!” That’s the only word we hear in the latest cute baby video to go viral. But it’s not the words that baby Orla says that has made this video so popular. It’s the fact that she clearly imitates (模仿) the distinctive Scouse accent (口音) from Liverpool.
This now-famous baby may only have been born in 2022, but the different accents of babbling (咿哑声) babies have been studied for many years. A study from 2009 found that French babies tend to cry with a rising intonation, while German babies’ cries often have a falling intonation. Other studies have shown American and French babies reflecting syllables (音节) from English and French respectively, and that babies with parents who speak a tonal (声调的) language, like Mandarin, had a greater range of tones in their crying.
So why does this happen? As children develop, they practise making the sounds of the language that they hear around them. It’s natural that they pick up the sounds around them. In fact, babies start to learn language from their mother from three months before birth. However, it’s not just the language of immediate family and caregivers that has an impact. Professor Caroline Floccia highlights studies suggesting that children are more likely to learn the accent of their environment than that of a parent who has an accent that is foreign to that location.
Why is this important to know? Well, what it shows us is that babies are learning language through practice, and that the more time that parents spend interacting with their children, the greater opportunity for this. While babbling babies may not be able to say many words, studies estimate that they can understand many times the number of words than those that they can actually say. Giving babies exposure to a greater number of words allows them to better build their vocabulary.
8. What makes the video of baby Orla so popular?
A. Her cute appearance. B. Her ability to say “No”.
C. Her clear pronunciation. D. Her Scouse accent imitation.
9. What does the underlined word “respectively” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Individually. B. Apparently.
C. Abnormally. D. Identically.
10. What does Professor Caroline Floccia stress?
A. Babysitters have no effect on children’s accent.
B. Children will always learn the accent of their parents.
C. Environment has more impacts on babies’ language learning.
D. Children are more likely to learn the accent of the foreigners.
11. What does the passage imply about babies’ language learning abilities?
A. Babies can only understand a limited number of words.
B. More interactions can develop babies’ language learning.
C. Babies’ babbling is not an indication of their language learning.
D. Babies’ language learning is not affected by parental interaction.
D
A new study predicts nearly 75% of us will face extreme weather in 20 years. “In the best case, we predict that rapid changes will affect 1.5 billion people,” says physicist Bjorn Samset from Norway. This lower estimate would only be reached by reducing greenhouse gas emissions（排放）in a large degree — something that is yet to occur.
Otherwise, climate scientist Carley Iles and her colleagues’ modeling finds that if we continue on our current course, these dangerous changes will hit 70 percent of the Earth’s population. Their modeling also suggests that much of what’s to come is already locked in. Samset advises preparing for unexpected extreme events in the next 1-2 decades.
We’ve already lived through examples of these extremes. Data from Europe’s climate service Copernicus shows Earth just had its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer on record. The Southern Hemisphere has been experiencing a record-breaking warm winter too. This global temperature increase has brought with it fatal fires, floods, storms, and droughts that are destroying crops and leading to increasingly widespread hunger, creating favorable conditions for the spread of more diseases as well. “Like people living in a war zone with the constant sounds of bombs and guns, we are becoming deaf to what should be alarm bells,” says climate scientist Jennifer Francis.
With extreme emissions cuts we can reduce some of these impacts, but this will cause some regions more immediate issues too. “While cleaning the air is critical for health reasons, air pollution has also masked some of the effects of global warming,” explains professor Laura Wilcox from England. “But not acting means these worsening weather extremes will likely impact most of us within the very near future.”
“These conclusions emphasize the need for both continued mitigation（缓解）and adaptation to potentially unexpected changes over the next 20 years even under a low-emissions condition,” writes Iles.
12. What can help to reduce the impact of extreme weather changes?
A. Building more disaster prevention projects.
B. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to a great extent.
C. Increasing the use of renewable energy sources.
D. Improving early warning systems for extreme weather.
13. Why are people getting deaf to extreme weather?
A. As a result of social and economic pressures.
B. Because of the media’s over-reporting of extreme weather.
C. Because people have experienced so many weather extremes.
D. Due to improved technology that can better predict extreme weather.
14. What does the author imply in the last paragraph?
A. The side effects of emission cuts.
B. The benefits of global cooperation.
C. The serious situation of the future climate changes.
D. Other measures to slow down climate change.
15. Which of the following can be the best title?
A. What to do with disasters.
B. Preparing for extreme weather.
C. Measures to reduce emissions.
D. How to fight against extreme events.
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。
Gaslighting is an emotionally abusive (虐待的) strategy that causes someone to question their feelings, thoughts, and spirits. The purpose of gaslighting is to convince you that you can’t trust yourself. An abuser may use several different gaslighting techniques in order to get power over their target. These are some of the most common signs of gaslighting.
Withholding
A person who is gaslighting may use the withholding technique. This means that they may refuse to listen to what the person being gaslit has to say. The gaslighters might also accuse you of being the one trying to confuse things. ____16____
Lying
Using this gaslighting strategy, the gaslighters will tell you lies. ____17____ This is meant to make you question yourself and your version (版本) of events.
Countering
____18____ The gaslighters will claim that things didn’t happen the way that the target correctly claims, and will even add on details that never happened. For example: “You’re wrong. You never remember things correctly.”
____19____ The first thing to do is try to imagine the situation from the point of view of an outsider. This will help you see if the behavior is really gaslighting, and will let you assess it more clearly. Next, remind yourself healthy relationships should have honesty, trust, and communication. ____20____ If you realize that your relationship with the gaslighters is missing these qualities, it’s time for a change.
A. They should also be respectful and supportive.
B. They will pretend that they don’t understand your opinions.
C. This technique questions your memory or version of events.
D. This kind of abuse is often difficult to realize in the beginning.
E. They will do this even when you know that they don’t tell the truth.
F. Over time, gaslighters will break down your ability to trust yourself.
G. If you recognize these signs in a relationship, it’s important to address them.
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。
One day in North Carolina, Kenji “Flash” Bowen, a former high school athlete, became a hero. He was driving with his wife when they encountered a____21____ road after a storm. Bowen saw a pickup truck on the other side of the road, moving ____22____ towards the rising waters. He tried to ____23____ the driver with his car lights, but the driver didn’t ____24____. Soon, the truck got stuck in the flood and started ____25____ towards a deep ditch（沟）.
Bowen quickly jumped out of his car and ____26____ into the strong, fast moving water. He reached the truck just as it began ____27____. Inside, a man and a woman were trapped. They tried to open the car doors, but the water pressure made it ____28____. Bowen helped the woman climb out through the ____29____ , where his wife was waiting to help her. After that, Bowen went back to save the man and his dog, pulling both out of the truck.
The woman was unharmed but shaken, _____30_____ the man was in a state of shock. Even though Bowen was an outstanding _____31_____, he admitted that he didn’t like swimming or deep water. But in this dangerous situation, his _____32_____ thinking and courage saved the couple and their dog from drowning.
After the rescue, Bowen collapsed （突然坐下）beside the road, tired but _____33_____ . His _____34_____ shows how ordinary people can become heroes in life threatening moments. _____35_____ for the couple and their dog, Bowen was faster than the dangerous floodwaters.
21. A. dirty B. crowded C. narrow D. flooded
22. A. freely B. slowly C. hardly D. carelessly
23. A. signal B. follow C. scare D. encourage
24. A. hear B. ignore C. notice D. believe
25. A. flying B. falling C. rolling D. floating
26. A. ran B. jogged C. stepped D. dropped
27. A. pulling over B. turning around C. going down D. breaking down
28. A. heavy B. dangerous C. secure D. impossible
29. A. door B. window C. bottom D. back
30. A. while B. since C. when D. unless
31. A. sportsman B. driver C. captain D. rescuer
32. A. novel B. quick C. critical D. positive
33. A. embarassed B. puzzled C. relieved D. disappointed
34. A. skill B. talent C. bravery D. determination
35. A. Surprisingly B. Amusingly C. Unluckily D. Fortunately
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。
In the world of gastronomy (美食), a recent event has become the focus of heated discussions. At the 9th World Bread Competition ____36____ (hold) in Nantes, France, a team of Chinese chefs won the title of champion.
The results of this competition have given people a new way of thinking about food culture. ____37____ is worth saying that France has always prided itself on its unique baking (烘烤) techniques and traditions. The victory of the Chinese team ____38____ (undoubted) broke the limits of national borders and proved the diversity of food culture.
In this competition, the wonderful skills and ____39____ (innovate) spirit of Chinese bakers have been fully demonstrated and recognized. The Bread World Cup competition requires ____40____ (compete) to make breads, pastries, and sandwiches with an emphasis ____41____ their taste and nutritional value. The victory of the Chinese team ____42____ (highlight) the diversity of global food tastes, promotes the communication among different food cultures and attracts more and more people to try and accept the food culture of different countries.
Robert Rowe, the head coach of the Chinese team, said that it is a great honour ____43____ (win) the Bread World Cup in France, ____44____ also reflects the rise of China’s economy and the internationalization of food culture. China’s food culture is going international, providing more people with the opportunity to present their culinary (烹饪的) skills on the international stage, while also _____45_____ (spread) Chinese culture to the rest of the world.
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，为丰富师生校园生活，学校上周五举行了别开生面的师生篮球赛，请你就此在英语校报上写一篇报道。内容包括：
（1）活动情况；
（2）活动反响。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整短文。
All the specialists told us what would happen during my five-year-old sister’s treatment. The doctors talked about the potential side effects of the drugs that might occur over the next two years of treatment.
When our parents told our sister she had cancer, her biggest concern was losing her hair. “Will all my hair really fall out? Will people make fun of me?” she asked, her voice filled with worry.
“Don’t worry,” I later told her in secret. “When you lose your hair, I’ll shave mine with a razor (剃刀) and we’ll both be bald (秃头的). We’ ll walk down the street proudly with our bald heads held high. We’ll swim, go to parks and play at the beach with our bald heads.” “Promise?” she asked. “Promise,” I replied, thinking it was a small sacrifice (牺牲) as long as it could cheer her and help her recover.
The days and weeks of treatment began to affect her little body. As the doctors had warned, she began to lose her hair. At first, I found some on her clothes and towels. A short time later, I found her hair on the backs of the sofas and chairs she’d been on. Before long, there were masses of hair on her pillow every morning as she awoke from her restless sleep. A few days later, she was finally completely bald.
Her head was very smooth and soft as I held her. It reminded me of that wonderful time when I held her in my arms and was amazed at how lucky I was to have such a beautiful and healthy baby sister. Her bald head was beautiful, but it also showed the signs of her battle with cancer. One afternoon at home, I thought it was time to shave my head.
However, it was then that I began seriously worrying about something. How ugly would I become when I was bald? Would my parents — who always encouraged us to maintain a certain image — scold (责备) me for having my head shaved? Would people, especially my classmates, make fun of me?
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。
I was looking at myself in the mirror when my sister approached.
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“It’s beautiful. Please also help shave our heads,” our parents smiled.
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答案版
高二年级考试
英语试题
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并收回。
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What’s the weather like today?
A. Rainy. B. Sunny. C. Windy.
2. What does the man want to have first?
A. A bowl of soup. B. Some bread. C. A salad.
3. What will the woman do next?
A. Go to sleep. B. Make the bed. C. Do the dishes.
4. What is the woman going to do tomorrow evening?
A. Visit Bob in his house. B. Go shopping with Bob. C. Expect a call from Bob.
5. How much will the man pay?
A. $10. B. $20. C. $30.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What are the speakers mainly talking about?
A. Books. B. Movies. C. Actors.
7. Where are the speakers probably?
A. In the bookstore. B. In the classroom. C. In the cinema.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What happened to the man?
A. He broke a machine.
B. The machine didn’t give him 25 cents.
C. The machine owner refused to help him.
9. What does the woman suggest the man do?
A. Call the police. B. Rock the machine. C. Call the number on the machine.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What movies might Mark like best?
A. Comedy. B. Sci-fi movies. C. Historical movies.
11. How long will Mark stay in Korea?
A. A month. B. Six months. C. A year.
12. Where is Mark probably on the weekend?
A. At the cinema. B. In the library. C. At home.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How are the speakers feeling about watching TV these days?
A. Excited. B. Bored. C. Interested.
14. Which of the following is the man’s favourite?
A. Cooking shows. B. Music programs. C. Football games.
15. How much did the woman’s paid-up account cost a month?
A. $10. B. $12. C. $25.
16. What does the man recommend to the woman?
A. A film. B. A TV series. C. A funny show.
听第10段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What is to be hosted on Wednesday evening?
A. A book sale. B. A parent book club. C. An event to honor an artist.
18. What is the donation used for?
A. For the sports teams. B. For the computer lab. C. For the art department.
19. When will the book fair end?
A. On Thursday. B. On Wednesday. C. On Monday.
20. What happens to the computer lab?
A. It will be repaired. B. It will be closed forever. C. It will be put up for sale.
听力答案1-5 CABAB 6-10 ABBCC 11-15 ACBCB 16-20 ACCAA
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
Where Europe and Asia meet, magical Georgia sits on the southern slope of the Greater Caucasus (高加索) mountain range. For the past decade, it has slowly been making a reputation for its unique combination of ancient and modern attractions. Besides, Georgia also offers a huge variety of scenery and activities.
There are several things to know before tourists visit.
1. Give yourself plenty of time
Georgia appears small on a map, leading some first-time visitors to assume it can be seen in just a few days. But due to a combination of mountainous situation and infrastructural (基础设施) shortcomings, that’s not the case — travel times between regions are significant.
2. Pack clothes for all climates
The summer can be extremely hot in the lowlands, but as soon as you reach any height, let alone the High Caucasus themselves, the temperature falls fast and you’ll need a jacket, even in July.
3. Keep an eye out for sheepdogs
Sheepdogs in the Caucasus are raised to be fierce and can potentially be dangerous, so give them a wide distance when hiking in the mountains and carry a stick if possible.
4. Don’t toast with beer
Georgians only toast their enemies with beer, so make sure you have a glass of wine or chacha (the national drink) to hand if you’ re lucky enough to attend a traditional Georgian feast or dinner party.
1. Which behavior of the following is not suitable when in Georgia?
A. Taking enough clothes. B. Toasting a friend with beer.
C. Setting aside sufficient time. D. Carrying a stick if possible.
2. What’s Georgia famous for?
A. Its distinctive location.
B. Traditional Georgian feast and activities.
C. Particular combination of ancient and modern attractions.
D. Unique mountainous scenery and visiting activities.
3. Where will you probably find the passage?
A. In an encyclopedia. B. In an advertisement.
C. In a science fiction. D. In a travel brochure.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo is one of the most popular ones in China, and now due to its daily live streaming programs, the number of its followers has risen significantly.
At the same time, more young people are joining the zoo as keepers, said Shen Zhijun, head of the zoo. Of the 140 keepers at the zoo, 40 percent of them were born after 1995, and 20 percent of the keepers were born after 2000.
Jia Tianci, 28, takes care of about 20 wolves at the zoo, where he started work in 2020 after graduating from Nanjing Agricultural University with a bachelor’ s degree in veterinary (兽医的) medicine. Born and raised in Nanjing, Jia dreamed of becoming a vet. His parents didn’t understand his decision to become a keeper until they saw him take care of the wolves.
“I feel content when the wolves are mentally and physically healthy. Although they obviously cannot speak like humans, I can tell from changes in their waste, such as its color and smell, whether they are healthy,” Jia said. In addition to acting as a keeper, Jia accompanies and chats with visitors to the zoo. “I remember my visit to a zoo during my childhood. I loved watching the monkeys and feeding them cookies. However, after becoming a keeper, I realized that this type of behavior was totally wrong,” Jia said. “People love interacting with animals, but the first thing we tell visitors is not to disturb them. Behaviors such as banging (猛敲) things, shouting at the animals and feeding them, are harmful.”
In 2013, Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo started to employ young keepers who have master’s degrees. Shen said that certain people considered the employment of graduates with such degrees to be a total waste of talent.
“Taking care of wildlife, especially endangered species, is a highly demanding job that requires continuous study,” Shen said. “Working at a zoo also calls for a broad knowledge of subjects such as biology, zoology and environmentalism.”
4. What has contributed to the popularity of Nanjing Hongshan Forest Zoo?
A. Many animal lovers. B. Selling goods online.
C. Daily live broadcast. D. Animal performances.
5. Why did Jia Tianci’s parents disagree with his career choice at the beginning?
A. They thought the job would be too boring.
B. They were unaware of the job’s significance.
C. They thought their son wouldn’t make ends meet.
D. They expected their son would work in a cleaner environment.
6. What kind of job is an animal keeper in Jia Tianci’s opinion?
A. It is smelly but highly-paid. B. It is vital and risky.
C. It is demanding but fulfilling. D. It is eye-catching and satisfying.
7. What can we infer from the passage?
A. Whoever likes animals is fit for the job.
B. Taking care of wildlife calls for cooperation.
C. Few young people are joining the zoo as keepers.
D Visitors should behave themselves when visiting zoos.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. D
C
How we learn accents before we learn words
“No!” That’s the only word we hear in the latest cute baby video to go viral. But it’s not the words that baby Orla says that has made this video so popular. It’s the fact that she clearly imitates (模仿) the distinctive Scouse accent (口音) from Liverpool.
This now-famous baby may only have been born in 2022, but the different accents of babbling (咿哑声) babies have been studied for many years. A study from 2009 found that French babies tend to cry with a rising intonation, while German babies’ cries often have a falling intonation. Other studies have shown American and French babies reflecting syllables (音节) from English and French respectively, and that babies with parents who speak a tonal (声调的) language, like Mandarin, had a greater range of tones in their crying.
So why does this happen? As children develop, they practise making the sounds of the language that they hear around them. It’s natural that they pick up the sounds around them. In fact, babies start to learn language from their mother from three months before birth. However, it’s not just the language of immediate family and caregivers that has an impact. Professor Caroline Floccia highlights studies suggesting that children are more likely to learn the accent of their environment than that of a parent who has an accent that is foreign to that location.
Why is this important to know? Well, what it shows us is that babies are learning language through practice, and that the more time that parents spend interacting with their children, the greater opportunity for this. While babbling babies may not be able to say many words, studies estimate that they can understand many times the number of words than those that they can actually say. Giving babies exposure to a greater number of words allows them to better build their vocabulary.
8. What makes the video of baby Orla so popular?
A. Her cute appearance. B. Her ability to say “No”.
C. Her clear pronunciation. D. Her Scouse accent imitation.
9. What does the underlined word “respectively” mean in paragraph 2?
A. Individually. B. Apparently.
C. Abnormally. D. Identically.
10. What does Professor Caroline Floccia stress?
A. Babysitters have no effect on children’s accent.
B. Children will always learn the accent of their parents.
C. Environment has more impacts on babies’ language learning.
D. Children are more likely to learn the accent of the foreigners.
11. What does the passage imply about babies’ language learning abilities?
A. Babies can only understand a limited number of words.
B. More interactions can develop babies’ language learning.
C. Babies’ babbling is not an indication of their language learning.
D. Babies’ language learning is not affected by parental interaction.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
D
A new study predicts nearly 75% of us will face extreme weather in 20 years. “In the best case, we predict that rapid changes will affect 1.5 billion people,” says physicist Bjorn Samset from Norway. This lower estimate would only be reached by reducing greenhouse gas emissions（排放）in a large degree — something that is yet to occur.
Otherwise, climate scientist Carley Iles and her colleagues’ modeling finds that if we continue on our current course, these dangerous changes will hit 70 percent of the Earth’s population. Their modeling also suggests that much of what’s to come is already locked in. Samset advises preparing for unexpected extreme events in the next 1-2 decades.
We’ve already lived through examples of these extremes. Data from Europe’s climate service Copernicus shows Earth just had its hottest Northern Hemisphere summer on record. The Southern Hemisphere has been experiencing a record-breaking warm winter too. This global temperature increase has brought with it fatal fires, floods, storms, and droughts that are destroying crops and leading to increasingly widespread hunger, creating favorable conditions for the spread of more diseases as well. “Like people living in a war zone with the constant sounds of bombs and guns, we are becoming deaf to what should be alarm bells,” says climate scientist Jennifer Francis.
With extreme emissions cuts we can reduce some of these impacts, but this will cause some regions more immediate issues too. “While cleaning the air is critical for health reasons, air pollution has also masked some of the effects of global warming,” explains professor Laura Wilcox from England. “But not acting means these worsening weather extremes will likely impact most of us within the very near future.”
“These conclusions emphasize the need for both continued mitigation（缓解）and adaptation to potentially unexpected changes over the next 20 years even under a low-emissions condition,” writes Iles.
12. What can help to reduce the impact of extreme weather changes?
A. Building more disaster prevention projects.
B. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions to a great extent.
C. Increasing the use of renewable energy sources.
D. Improving early warning systems for extreme weather.
13. Why are people getting deaf to extreme weather?
A. As a result of social and economic pressures.
B. Because of the media’s over-reporting of extreme weather.
C. Because people have experienced so many weather extremes.
D. Due to improved technology that can better predict extreme weather.
14. What does the author imply in the last paragraph?
A. The side effects of emission cuts.
B. The benefits of global cooperation.
C. The serious situation of the future climate changes.
D. Other measures to slow down climate change.
15. Which of the following can be the best title?
A. What to do with disasters.
B. Preparing for extreme weather.
C. Measures to reduce emissions.
D. How to fight against extreme events.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. C 15. B
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。
Gaslighting is an emotionally abusive (虐待的) strategy that causes someone to question their feelings, thoughts, and spirits. The purpose of gaslighting is to convince you that you can’t trust yourself. An abuser may use several different gaslighting techniques in order to get power over their target. These are some of the most common signs of gaslighting.
Withholding
A person who is gaslighting may use the withholding technique. This means that they may refuse to listen to what the person being gaslit has to say. The gaslighters might also accuse you of being the one trying to confuse things. ____16____
Lying
Using this gaslighting strategy, the gaslighters will tell you lies. ____17____ This is meant to make you question yourself and your version (版本) of events.
Countering
____18____ The gaslighters will claim that things didn’t happen the way that the target correctly claims, and will even add on details that never happened. For example: “You’re wrong. You never remember things correctly.”
____19____ The first thing to do is try to imagine the situation from the point of view of an outsider. This will help you see if the behavior is really gaslighting, and will let you assess it more clearly. Next, remind yourself healthy relationships should have honesty, trust, and communication. ____20____ If you realize that your relationship with the gaslighters is missing these qualities, it’s time for a change.
A. They should also be respectful and supportive.
B. They will pretend that they don’t understand your opinions.
C. This technique questions your memory or version of events.
D. This kind of abuse is often difficult to realize in the beginning.
E. They will do this even when you know that they don’t tell the truth.
F. Over time, gaslighters will break down your ability to trust yourself.
G. If you recognize these signs in a relationship, it’s important to address them.
【答案】16. B 17. E 18. C 19. G 20. A
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One day in North Carolina, Kenji “Flash” Bowen, a former high school athlete, became a hero. He was driving with his wife when they encountered a____21____ road after a storm. Bowen saw a pickup truck on the other side of the road, moving ____22____ towards the rising waters. He tried to ____23____ the driver with his car lights, but the driver didn’t ____24____. Soon, the truck got stuck in the flood and started ____25____ towards a deep ditch（沟）.
Bowen quickly jumped out of his car and ____26____ into the strong, fast moving water. He reached the truck just as it began ____27____. Inside, a man and a woman were trapped. They tried to open the car doors, but the water pressure made it ____28____. Bowen helped the woman climb out through the ____29____ , where his wife was waiting to help her. After that, Bowen went back to save the man and his dog, pulling both out of the truck.
The woman was unharmed but shaken, _____30_____ the man was in a state of shock. Even though Bowen was an outstanding _____31_____, he admitted that he didn’t like swimming or deep water. But in this dangerous situation, his _____32_____ thinking and courage saved the couple and their dog from drowning.
After the rescue, Bowen collapsed （突然坐下）beside the road, tired but _____33_____ . His _____34_____ shows how ordinary people can become heroes in life threatening moments. _____35_____ for the couple and their dog, Bowen was faster than the dangerous floodwaters.
21. A. dirty B. crowded C. narrow D. flooded
22. A. freely B. slowly C. hardly D. carelessly
23. A. signal B. follow C. scare D. encourage
24. A. hear B. ignore C. notice D. believe
25. A. flying B. falling C. rolling D. floating
26. A. ran B. jogged C. stepped D. dropped
27. A. pulling over B. turning around C. going down D. breaking down
28. A. heavy B. dangerous C. secure D. impossible
29. A. door B. window C. bottom D. back
30. A. while B. since C. when D. unless
31. A. sportsman B. driver C. captain D. rescuer
32. A. novel B. quick C. critical D. positive
33. A. embarassed B. puzzled C. relieved D. disappointed
34. A. skill B. talent C. bravery D. determination
35. A. Surprisingly B. Amusingly C. Unluckily D. Fortunately
【答案】21. D 22. B 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. D
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
In the world of gastronomy (美食), a recent event has become the focus of heated discussions. At the 9th World Bread Competition ____36____ (hold) in Nantes, France, a team of Chinese chefs won the title of champion.
The results of this competition have given people a new way of thinking about food culture. ____37____ is worth saying that France has always prided itself on its unique baking (烘烤) techniques and traditions. The victory of the Chinese team ____38____ (undoubted) broke the limits of national borders and proved the diversity of food culture.
In this competition, the wonderful skills and ____39____ (innovate) spirit of Chinese bakers have been fully demonstrated and recognized. The Bread World Cup competition requires ____40____ (compete) to make breads, pastries, and sandwiches with an emphasis ____41____ their taste and nutritional value. The victory of the Chinese team ____42____ (highlight) the diversity of global food tastes, promotes the communication among different food cultures and attracts more and more people to try and accept the food culture of different countries.
Robert Rowe, the head coach of the Chinese team, said that it is a great honour ____43____ (win) the Bread World Cup in France, ____44____ also reflects the rise of China’s economy and the internationalization of food culture. China’s food culture is going international, providing more people with the opportunity to present their culinary (烹饪的) skills on the international stage, while also _____45_____ (spread) Chinese culture to the rest of the world.
【答案】36. held
37. It 38. undoubtedly
39. innovative
40. competitors
41. on 42. highlights
43. to win 44. which
45. spreading
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，为丰富师生校园生活，学校上周五举行了别开生面的师生篮球赛，请你就此在英语校报上写一篇报道。内容包括：
（1）活动情况；
（2）活动反响。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】 Last Friday, our school hosted a unique teacher-student basketball game to enrich the campus life of both teachers and students. The event kicked off at 3 p.m. in the school gymnasium, attracting a large audience. Teachers and students formed teams, displaying their talents and teamwork in a friendly yet competitive atmosphere. The thrilling match ended with the teachers winning by a narrow score. The game was well-received by everyone, which fostered friendship and mutual understanding. Many expressed their hope for more events like this to strengthen the school community.
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，使之构成一篇完整短文。
All the specialists told us what would happen during my five-year-old sister’s treatment. The doctors talked about the potential side effects of the drugs that might occur over the next two years of treatment.
When our parents told our sister she had cancer, her biggest concern was losing her hair. “Will all my hair really fall out? Will people make fun of me?” she asked, her voice filled with worry.
“Don’t worry,” I later told her in secret. “When you lose your hair, I’ll shave mine with a razor (剃刀) and we’ll both be bald (秃头的). We’ ll walk down the street proudly with our bald heads held high. We’ll swim, go to parks and play at the beach with our bald heads.” “Promise?” she asked. “Promise,” I replied, thinking it was a small sacrifice (牺牲) as long as it could cheer her and help her recover.
The days and weeks of treatment began to affect her little body. As the doctors had warned, she began to lose her hair. At first, I found some on her clothes and towels. A short time later, I found her hair on the backs of the sofas and chairs she’d been on. Before long, there were masses of hair on her pillow every morning as she awoke from her restless sleep. A few days later, she was finally completely bald.
Her head was very smooth and soft as I held her. It reminded me of that wonderful time when I held her in my arms and was amazed at how lucky I was to have such a beautiful and healthy baby sister. Her bald head was beautiful, but it also showed the signs of her battle with cancer. One afternoon at home, I thought it was time to shave my head.
However, it was then that I began seriously worrying about something. How ugly would I become when I was bald? Would my parents — who always encouraged us to maintain a certain image — scold (责备) me for having my head shaved? Would people, especially my classmates, make fun of me?
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。
I was looking at myself in the mirror when my sister approached.
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“It’s beautiful. Please also help shave our heads,” our parents smiled.
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【答案】I was looking at myself in the mirror when my sister approached. Her big, innocent eyes searched my face, filled with both curiosity and a hint of admiration. “Are you really going to do it?” she asked softly, her voice breaking the silence. I took a deep breath, feeling a mix of fear and determination. “Yes, I am,” I replied, forcing a smile. “She clapped her hands and squealed, “We’ll be twins!” The first few strokes felt strange, but with each pass of the razor, I felt lighter, as if I were shedding not just my hair, but also my fears and insecurities.
“It’s beautiful. Please also help shave our heads,” our parents smiled. Their approval warmed my heart, and I could see the love in their eyes as they watched this moment unfold. As we stood in front of the mirror, I realized that our bald heads symbolized more than just a physical change; they represented our unity and strength in facing her battle against cancer. We were not just a family; we were warriors, ready to take on whatever challenges lay ahead, side by side.