江苏省镇江中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中学情检测英语试卷（含答案）
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江苏省镇江中学高二年级期中学情检测（英语）
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man have for lunch?
A. Chinese food. B. Japanese food. C. Thai food.
2. What did the woman take a picture of?
A. The moon. B. A lake. C. A bear.
3. Where was the man brought up?
A. In a city. B. In a village. C. In a town
4. How is the man feeling now?
A. Sorry. B. Excited. C. Annoyed.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Teacher and student C. Classmates.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is Mary?
A. Peter’s classmate. B. Peter’s mother. C. Peter’s sister.
7. What will Peter do tonight?
A. Cook the dinner. B. Do the dishes. C. Wash the clothes.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman have a pet chicken?
A. She needs some eggs. B. She believes it is friendly. C. She thinks it looks beautiful.
9. When will the speakers meet?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
10. How can the man make the chicken like him according to the woman?
A. By sitting with it. B. By petting it. C. By feeding it.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the reason that the woman can’t go with the man?
A. She has a meeting now. B. She has to finish a report. C. She doesn’t have enough money.
12. What does the woman want for lunch?
A. A hamburger. B. A sandwich. C. Some sushi.
13. When will the woman pay the man?
A. Before the man leaves B. When the man is back. C. After the woman gets some change.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How long did Kai live in Wellington?
A. For 3 years. B. For 1 1 years. C. For 14 years.
15. Which city does Jia Li’s aunt live in?
A. Manchester. B. Shanghai. C. London
16. Who will the speakers probably choose for their project finally?
A. Empress Wu Zetian. B. Emperor Qin Shi Huang C. Xuanye, the Kangxi Emperor.
17. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an airport. B. In a history museum. C. At school.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the director?
A. Charles Parker. B. Lance Beaumont. C. April Delaney.
19. What does Carlo Martinez do?
A. A producer. B. An actor C. A play writer.
20. What will the listeners probably do next?
A. Make a movie. B. Applaud for the speaker. C. Ask questions.
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
The Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University gives high school students the opportunity to expand their skills and prepare for college, either through a residential experience on campus or through remote instruction from home.
Each instructor is also a working journalist, so what's taught is grounded in real-life experience. Each lesson gives students actual reporting assignments. Each day is a sample of life as a news reporter.
DATES
On Campus: June 24 to July 12, 2024 (Applications Closed);
Learn-from-Home: A: June 17 to 28, 2024 (Applications Closed); B: July 1 to 12,2024 (Applications Closed); C: July 15 to 26, 2024 (Applications Closed)
FOR
On Campus: High School students, and current seniors, with journalism experiences Learn-from-Home: High School students, 14 — 18, with all experience levels. FEES
On Campus: Three weeks, tuition and fees: $6200. Learn-from-Home: Two weeks, tuition: $1500.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbook, Inside Reporting by Tim Harrower, available print or digital, for purchase or rental at B&N or Amazon. On-campus students can also borrow a hard copy from us. If a student borrows one book and does not return it on time, you will be charged $80 for the book.
Computer, with a broadband internet connection, audio and camera for video- conference meetings.
VACCINATION POLICY
According to Boston University's MMR Vaccination policy, all on-campus students must be fully vaccinated according to the university requirements. If a student is accepted to our on-campus program, they are required to provide documentation of their vaccination.
1. What is a feature of the summer program?
A. It admits people of all walks. B. It provides a short cut to college.
C. It presents hands-on experiences. D. It offers one-to-one instructions.
2. In what way does On Campus differ from Learn-from-Home?
A. On Campus lasts longer. B. On Campus costs much less.
C. On Campus requires no experience. D. On Campus has more learning sessions.
3. What are the applicants required to do?
A. Buy the textbook for $80. B. Get vaccinated against MMR.
C. Conduct video-conference meetings. D. Equip themselves with a new computer.
B
Many schools across the US hold graduation ceremonies this time of year. In some schools, even 5 and 6-year-olds observe their graduation from kindergarten. And so can older people, much older. Meet 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who just graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned a bachelor’s degree.
Mr. Reid might not look like the average college student; his hair is definitely grayer. But still Jerry Reid’s age is easy to forget, other UVA students know him as one of their own. Mr. Reid sat into the “Hoo Crew,” a group that cheers loudly for the school at sports events. He also joined a men’s group on campus. He sang drinking songs along with many other students. Mr. Reid’s school friends say they can talk to him just about anything.
About a half century ago, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not in school. Instead, he was racing cars and chasing girls. But he says his friend Bill invited him to UVA parties. “Bill told me what a terrible life I had unless I came up here and went to school with him,” said Reid.
That was in 1963. Jerry Reid says it took him 48 years to take that advice. In 2011, he entered college. UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influences students. He opened the minds of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that life does not end at 40. Instead, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream.
“Remember that path that you left waits for you. It’s there. It’s yours. All you must do is to get out of your own way and get back to it. And, that’s exactly what I did,” said Reid. Mr. Reid says that he and his wife Susan now would take some time off to enjoy his college degree. Then, he’ll return to UVA to begin studying for his graduate degree.
4. What do you know about Mr. Reid from the passage?
A. He was laughed at by other students.
B. He got his graduate degree at the age of 70.
C He was interested in racing cars in his youth.
D. He transformed the views of young people completely.
5. From what he did in the university, we can infer that Mr. Reid was ________.
A. considerate B. independent C. intelligent D. energetic
6. What does the fourth paragraph mainly discuss?
A. How Mr. Reid realizes his dream. B. What teachers think of Mr. Reid.
C. When Mr. Reid entered college. D. Why the students likes Mr. Reid.
7. What lesson can we learn from the story of Jerry Reid?
A. It is never too late to learn. B. Two heads are better than one.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C
Traditional micro-robots often face limitations due to their power sources, but recently developed insect-sized robot powered by tiny explosions has demonstrated the ability to climb, jump, and carry loads many times its own weight.
The robot, mainly developed by materials engineer Robert Shepherd at Cornell University in New York, along with his PhD student Cameron Aubin, is powered by tiny actuators (致动器). “The actuator looks like a column. It’s an empty cylinder with a stretchy rubber on the top,” said Aubin.
The researchers employed four actuators to drive the robot’s feet. To make the robot jump or climb, a stream of methane (甲烷) and oxygen was fed into each foot and sparked (触发) with electricity from a battery. The resulting reaction between the gases released energy as a small explosion, causing the rubber to change its form.
Shepherd noted that the rapid explosions were so tiny that they didn’t damage the rubber. But they provided considerable propulsion: the robot could jump to a height of 56 centimeters and carry a load 22 times its own weight.
“This team has brought chemically powered actuation to impressive ranges for robotics while also demonstrating impressive capabilities for insect-size machines,” said Ryan Truby, a materials scientist at Northwestern University in Illinois.
Robots that are small and light but strong and able to cover large distances could one day be used in environmental monitoring or search-and-rescue applications. And the robot built by Aubin and Shepherd, described in a paper published in Science, would need further development for use in the field. “ At the moment, it needs to be connected to a panel that contains the gas supply and a battery, a limitation that presents a challenge. Coming up with ways to burn fuels on a wireless robot is not easy,” said Truby. “This is the next big challenge to address.”
8. Why does the recently developed insect-sized robot stand out?
A. It is extremely tiny and light. B. It is equipped with a column.
C It is extremely swift and quick. D. It is driven by explosive force.
9. What happens when the methane and oxygen is sparked?
A. The reaction creates a mixture of gas to drive the robot.
B. The reaction generates heat that is changed into movement.
C. The reaction transforms a stretchy rubber to drive the robot.
D. The reaction provides electricity that is changed into movement.
10. What does “propulsion” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Ability to move. B. Possibility to develop.
C. Force to push things. D. Electricity to spark gases.
11. How can Aubin and Shepherd make advancement to the robot they built?
A. They can use more actuators to provide larger power.
B. They can design programs to control the robot efficiently.
C. They can work on methods to to enable energy production wirelessly.
D. They can connect the robot to a panel containing gas supply and a battery.
D
The small hobby of chocolate is becoming a more costly one. Rapidly increasing prices for cocoa beans recently hit a record $12,000 a tonne: roughly four times last year’s price. Many think they will go higher. That may put small specialist producers out of business. Yet it is bringing little reward to struggling growers.
The immediate cause is a bad harvest in West Africa—which produces 70% of the world’s beans—reflecting El Ni?o-linked weather patterns and disease. Major processing plants in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the main growers, have stopped or reduced operations because they cannot afford the beans. But underlying the crisis are longer-term issues including the climate crisis and the inability of farmers to invest in production due to their low incomes.
Many West African growers are being forced out of the business after years of punishingly low returns for their work and—as trees come to the end of their life cycle—often selling land to gold miners, resulting in severe environmental degradation (恶化). Latin American farmers are rushing to plant cocoa due to the higher prices, abandoning other crops and deforesting new areas. But the likelihood, if production booms and the system does not change, is that by the time their new trees bear fruit, prices may be falling again.
As serious as the situation looks, the attention demanded by the rocketing price of cocoa, and the introduction of EU Deforestation Regulation offer an opportunity. Faced with global heating, increasing conflict and energy price instability, depending on the free market is a poor bet. Treating food issues as financial instruments hurts farmers, destroys forests and worsens the instability of supply.
The solution in this case is a commitment to stable minimum prices for cocoa farmers and long-term contracts. This would help to lift growers out of poverty and, in doing so, tackle other problems. Sustainable production is essential, and will even benefit consumers in the long run. It can’t be achieved by letting the free market run its course.
12. What might be the consequence of rising cocoa prices?
A. Some small producers will fail. B. Cocoa farmers will benefit greatly.
C. Fewer people will eat chocolate. D. Cocoa production will increase.
13. What will happen if more Latin American farmers plant cocoa?
A. Other crops will boost production. B. Cocoa prices will go down.
C. The environment will be improved. D. Old cocoa trees will be abandoned.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards the free market approach to cocoa problems?
A. Defensive. B. Concerned. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent.
15. What does the author suggest in order to solve the coco a problem?
A. Allowing the free market to work. B. Giving cocoa farmers more freedom.
C. Helping cocoa growers out of poverty. D. Promising a steady guaranteed price.
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。
In the process of self-improvement going all-in could result in disappointment if you end up falling short of your goal. ___16___ By Integrating seemingly insignificant actions into your day-to-day life and sticking with them consistently, you may find that you’ve accomplished what you set out to do much sooner than you even imagined possible. Here are three micro habits that might change your life in a big way.
● ___17___ Taking a few moments in the morning or the night before you organize your tasks can help you make the most of your time. Once you make a schedule and stick to it, you can better prioritize and accomplish everything on the list. The next thing, you know, you’ll have met your goals and perhaps even found spare time to relax.
●Take a pause before replying. In a world where we never really disconnect and are always accessible through text message or email, you might feel pressured to reply right away. Whether you’re face-to-face or separated by a screen, it’s OK to take a breather to collect your thoughts, especially in emotionally charged situations. ___18___
●Get moving. For a happier, healthier, and more productive life, it’s crucial to stay active. ___19___ Simple activities like a 20-minute walk can boost your energy and clear your mind. Even small choices, like taking the stairs or parking farther away, can make a huge difference.
These micro habits may not appear that important. ___20___ But you’ll be surprised just how much they will pay off with a bit of time and patience.
A. Create a routine effectively.
B. They may even be insignificant.
C. Plan out your day in good time.
D. Any better strategy? Think small.
E. You don’t need to train for a triathlon.
F. That contributes to your overall success in life.
G. You can be free from regrets later by doing so.
第三部分 语盲运用 （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。
Shane Porter knew clearly that he was dying of cancer when he one day came home with a rusty (生锈的) 1969 Jeepster Commando. He planned to ____21____ it. And it was intended to be a (n) ____22____ activity that he could work on with his wife and their two sons for the rest of his time.
The family ____23____ the project and fixed the vehicle until Shane Porter died after three years. The family couldn’t finish the project, but they couldn’t imagine ____24____ the car either. It has emotional value.
So the car sat there — until last May, when Bob Mauger, a close family friend, noticed it and saw a (n) ____25____ . “This would be a good project for my students to complete,” Mauger thought, an automotive technology teacher.
He shared the ____26____ with his class, and the students were ____27____ on board. The restoration (整修) of the vehicle was the class’ most significant project ____28____ the meaning behind it. It also proved more ____29____ than the students had expected with engine parts missing and cooling system issues. It took 15 months to _____30_____ all the problems. Many students spent their free time on the project and some even continued _____31_____ the project after they graduated.
Eventually, the car _____32_____. It became drivable and safe. The students _____33_____ the revived Jeepster to the family, causing tears of gratitude (感激) and emotion. “I know they’ll have that car for a long time. It feels _____34_____.” Judah Castillo, a student, said. For the Porters, the revived car is more than just a vehicle; it is the _____35_____ of Shane Porter’s life and the students’ devotion.
21. A. repaint B. repair C. replace D. return
22. A. bonding B. training C. uplifting D. wide-ranging
23. A. expanded B. monitored C. postponed D. conducted
24. A. getting hold of B. getting rid of C. getting ready for D. getting used to
25. A. transformation B. opportunity C. challenge D. responsibility
26. A. discovery B. adventure C. kindness D. idea
27. A. unwillingly B. thankfully C. enthusiastically D. obviously
28. A. instead of B. in spite of C. because of D. in case of
29. A. complicated B. changeable C. technical D. practical
30. A. record B. schedule C. address D. question
31. A. contributing to B. responding to C. applying to D. adapting to
32. A. approached B. crashed C. stopped D. functioned
33. A. explained B. promised C. presented D. lent
34. A. surprising B. rewarding C. amusing D. confusing
35. A. highlight B. power C. beginning D. symbol
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。
Inspired by Marco Polo, Vienna Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown of Venice to retrace the route on foot. Beginning in Venice on April 26, 2022, ____36____ well- known hiker in her 70s arrived in China on August 29, 2024, covering more than 20,000 kilometers.
Cammarota has long been an adventurous and culturally driven traveler. When ____37____ (ask) why she challenged herself ____38____ such an old age, she answered,“ Each new journey brings me fresh experiences and ____39____ (memory).” During this journey, many kindhearted people in countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative ____40____ (help) her, making her long journey more fulfilling and ____41____ (enjoy).
The moment she set foot in China, Cammarota was ____42____ (warm) greeted by people who presented her with a wreath, symbolizing friendship and blessings. ____43____ (start) from the ancient city of Kashgar in the autonomous region, Cammarota will embark on a 15- month cultural journey across China and explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces, through ____44____ she will showcase China’s true image, rich culture and social harmony to the world. It ____45____ (believe) that her experiences will not only attract more international tourists to China, but also promote cultural dissemination (传播) and economic development in cities involved in the BRI.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华，上周你校与国外友好学校举行了线上跨文化展示交流活动，活动丰富多彩，如书法、武术、剪纸等。请你写一封邮件给你的英国笔友 Jerry，分享你参加此次活动的经历，内容包括：
1.你展示的中国文化元素及原因；2. 你的感悟。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jerry,
I’m writing to share with you an online cross-cultural exhibition exchange activity held last week.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
One Saturday, a thirteen-year-old boy named Tim was hanging out with his friends at a local cafe. Tim and his friends would usually spend the entire weekend together, before meeting again the following week while in school.
That day, Tim’s mom Gloria wanted to change up his routine by inviting him to watch a new superhero movie with her. Gloria kept calling Tim on his cellphone, but he wouldn’t pick up. So, she decided to make her way to the cafe, knowing that this was where Tim and his friends usually had lunch on Saturdays.
When she spotted Tim and his friends, she made her way to them, only to see Tim’s friends giggling. “Your grandmother’s come to pick you up, Tim!” they teased. Tim glared (怒视) at his mother and walked up to her to stop her from going any closer. “What are you doing here?”! he scolded her. “You’re embarrassing me in front of my friends!”
“I just wanted to ask if you wanted to watch a movie with me,” she smiled , trying to hold his hand. Tim shrugged (耸肩) off her hands. “Leave me alone! I’m with my friends!” he told her.
Gloria walked back home sadly. When Tim got home that night, it was already half past ten. He went straight to his room, not even acknowledging Gloria’s presence in the living room.
“What’s the matter, Tim?” Gloria asked him. “Why is it that you don’t like being with me anymore? I’m worried about you, Tim. I barely know what’s going on in your life!” she said, trying to walk close r to him.
“You’re such an old, boring woman! Why did you even give birth to me?!” he yelled. Gloria felt a pain in her chest after hearing Tim yell at her that way. Before she could respond, Tim grabbed his backpack and ran out the door.
“Tim!” Gloria called out. Tim rode on his bike and left the street. Gloria tried calling out and chasing after him, but he was too fast. Then, she fainted in front of one of her neighbor’s houses.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When Tim got home late that night, he saw a neighbor at their door.
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After riding for half an hour, Tim arrived at the hospital.
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答案版
江苏省镇江中学高二年级期中学情检测（英语）
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man have for lunch?
A. Chinese food. B. Japanese food. C. Thai food.
2. What did the woman take a picture of?
A. The moon. B. A lake. C. A bear.
3. Where was the man brought up?
A. In a city. B. In a village. C. In a town
4. How is the man feeling now?
A. Sorry. B. Excited. C. Annoyed.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Teacher and student C. Classmates.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is Mary?
A. Peter’s classmate. B. Peter’s mother. C. Peter’s sister.
7. What will Peter do tonight?
A. Cook the dinner. B. Do the dishes. C. Wash the clothes.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman have a pet chicken?
A. She needs some eggs. B. She believes it is friendly. C. She thinks it looks beautiful.
9. When will the speakers meet?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
10. How can the man make the chicken like him according to the woman?
A. By sitting with it. B. By petting it. C. By feeding it.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the reason that the woman can’t go with the man?
A. She has a meeting now. B. She has to finish a report. C. She doesn’t have enough money.
12. What does the woman want for lunch?
A. A hamburger. B. A sandwich. C. Some sushi.
13. When will the woman pay the man?
A. Before the man leaves B. When the man is back. C. After the woman gets some change.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How long did Kai live in Wellington?
A. For 3 years. B. For 1 1 years. C. For 14 years.
15. Which city does Jia Li’s aunt live in?
A. Manchester. B. Shanghai. C. London
16. Who will the speakers probably choose for their project finally?
A. Empress Wu Zetian. B. Emperor Qin Shi Huang C. Xuanye, the Kangxi Emperor.
17. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an airport. B. In a history museum. C. At school.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the director?
A. Charles Parker. B. Lance Beaumont. C. April Delaney.
19. What does Carlo Martinez do?
A. A producer. B. An actor C. A play writer.
20. What will the listeners probably do next?
A. Make a movie. B. Applaud for the speaker. C. Ask questions.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D·四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University gives high school students the opportunity to expand their skills and prepare for college, either through a residential experience on campus or through remote instruction from home.
Each instructor is also a working journalist, so what's taught is grounded in real-life experience. Each lesson gives students actual reporting assignments. Each day is a sample of life as a news reporter.
DATES
On Campus: June 24 to July 12, 2024 (Applications Closed);
Learn-from-Home: A: June 17 to 28, 2024 (Applications Closed); B: July 1 to 12,2024 (Applications Closed); C: July 15 to 26, 2024 (Applications Closed)
FOR
On Campus: High School students, and current seniors, with journalism experiences Learn-from-Home: High School students, 14 — 18, with all experience levels. FEES
On Campus: Three weeks, tuition and fees: $6200. Learn-from-Home: Two weeks, tuition: $1500.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbook, Inside Reporting by Tim Harrower, available print or digital, for purchase or rental at B&N or Amazon. On-campus students can also borrow a hard copy from us. If a student borrows one book and does not return it on time, you will be charged $80 for the book.
Computer, with a broadband internet connection, audio and camera for video- conference meetings.
VACCINATION POLICY
According to Boston University's MMR Vaccination policy, all on-campus students must be fully vaccinated according to the university requirements. If a student is accepted to our on-campus program, they are required to provide documentation of their vaccination.
1. What is a feature of the summer program?
A. It admits people of all walks. B. It provides a short cut to college.
C. It presents hands-on experiences. D. It offers one-to-one instructions.
2. In what way does On Campus differ from Learn-from-Home?
A. On Campus lasts longer. B. On Campus costs much less.
C. On Campus requires no experience. D. On Campus has more learning sessions.
3. What are the applicants required to do?
A. Buy the textbook for $80. B. Get vaccinated against MMR.
C. Conduct video-conference meetings. D. Equip themselves with a new computer.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
B
Many schools across the US hold graduation ceremonies this time of year. In some schools, even 5 and 6-year-olds observe their graduation from kindergarten. And so can older people, much older. Meet 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who just graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned a bachelor’s degree.
Mr. Reid might not look like the average college student; his hair is definitely grayer. But still Jerry Reid’s age is easy to forget, other UVA students know him as one of their own. Mr. Reid sat into the “Hoo Crew,” a group that cheers loudly for the school at sports events. He also joined a men’s group on campus. He sang drinking songs along with many other students. Mr. Reid’s school friends say they can talk to him just about anything.
About a half century ago, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not in school. Instead, he was racing cars and chasing girls. But he says his friend Bill invited him to UVA parties. “Bill told me what a terrible life I had unless I came up here and went to school with him,” said Reid.
That was in 1963. Jerry Reid says it took him 48 years to take that advice. In 2011, he entered college. UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influences students. He opened the minds of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that life does not end at 40. Instead, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream.
“Remember that path that you left waits for you. It’s there. It’s yours. All you must do is to get out of your own way and get back to it. And, that’s exactly what I did,” said Reid. Mr. Reid says that he and his wife Susan now would take some time off to enjoy his college degree. Then, he’ll return to UVA to begin studying for his graduate degree.
4. What do you know about Mr. Reid from the passage?
A. He was laughed at by other students.
B. He got his graduate degree at the age of 70.
C He was interested in racing cars in his youth.
D. He transformed the views of young people completely.
5. From what he did in the university, we can infer that Mr. Reid was ________.
A. considerate B. independent C. intelligent D. energetic
6. What does the fourth paragraph mainly discuss?
A. How Mr. Reid realizes his dream. B. What teachers think of Mr. Reid.
C. When Mr. Reid entered college. D. Why the students likes Mr. Reid.
7. What lesson can we learn from the story of Jerry Reid?
A. It is never too late to learn. B. Two heads are better than one.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
Traditional micro-robots often face limitations due to their power sources, but recently developed insect-sized robot powered by tiny explosions has demonstrated the ability to climb, jump, and carry loads many times its own weight.
The robot, mainly developed by materials engineer Robert Shepherd at Cornell University in New York, along with his PhD student Cameron Aubin, is powered by tiny actuators (致动器). “The actuator looks like a column. It’s an empty cylinder with a stretchy rubber on the top,” said Aubin.
The researchers employed four actuators to drive the robot’s feet. To make the robot jump or climb, a stream of methane (甲烷) and oxygen was fed into each foot and sparked (触发) with electricity from a battery. The resulting reaction between the gases released energy as a small explosion, causing the rubber to change its form.
Shepherd noted that the rapid explosions were so tiny that they didn’t damage the rubber. But they provided considerable propulsion: the robot could jump to a height of 56 centimeters and carry a load 22 times its own weight.
“This team has brought chemically powered actuation to impressive ranges for robotics while also demonstrating impressive capabilities for insect-size machines,” said Ryan Truby, a materials scientist at Northwestern University in Illinois.
Robots that are small and light but strong and able to cover large distances could one day be used in environmental monitoring or search-and-rescue applications. And the robot built by Aubin and Shepherd, described in a paper published in Science, would need further development for use in the field. “ At the moment, it needs to be connected to a panel that contains the gas supply and a battery, a limitation that presents a challenge. Coming up with ways to burn fuels on a wireless robot is not easy,” said Truby. “This is the next big challenge to address.”
8. Why does the recently developed insect-sized robot stand out?
A. It is extremely tiny and light. B. It is equipped with a column.
C It is extremely swift and quick. D. It is driven by explosive force.
9. What happens when the methane and oxygen is sparked?
A. The reaction creates a mixture of gas to drive the robot.
B. The reaction generates heat that is changed into movement.
C. The reaction transforms a stretchy rubber to drive the robot.
D. The reaction provides electricity that is changed into movement.
10. What does “propulsion” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Ability to move. B. Possibility to develop.
C. Force to push things. D. Electricity to spark gases.
11. How can Aubin and Shepherd make advancement to the robot they built?
A. They can use more actuators to provide larger power.
B. They can design programs to control the robot efficiently.
C. They can work on methods to to enable energy production wirelessly.
D. They can connect the robot to a panel containing gas supply and a battery.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. C 11. C
D
The small hobby of chocolate is becoming a more costly one. Rapidly increasing prices for cocoa beans recently hit a record $12,000 a tonne: roughly four times last year’s price. Many think they will go higher. That may put small specialist producers out of business. Yet it is bringing little reward to struggling growers.
The immediate cause is a bad harvest in West Africa—which produces 70% of the world’s beans—reflecting El Ni?o-linked weather patterns and disease. Major processing plants in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the main growers, have stopped or reduced operations because they cannot afford the beans. But underlying the crisis are longer-term issues including the climate crisis and the inability of farmers to invest in production due to their low incomes.
Many West African growers are being forced out of the business after years of punishingly low returns for their work and—as trees come to the end of their life cycle—often selling land to gold miners, resulting in severe environmental degradation (恶化). Latin American farmers are rushing to plant cocoa due to the higher prices, abandoning other crops and deforesting new areas. But the likelihood, if production booms and the system does not change, is that by the time their new trees bear fruit, prices may be falling again.
As serious as the situation looks, the attention demanded by the rocketing price of cocoa, and the introduction of EU Deforestation Regulation offer an opportunity. Faced with global heating, increasing conflict and energy price instability, depending on the free market is a poor bet. Treating food issues as financial instruments hurts farmers, destroys forests and worsens the instability of supply.
The solution in this case is a commitment to stable minimum prices for cocoa farmers and long-term contracts. This would help to lift growers out of poverty and, in doing so, tackle other problems. Sustainable production is essential, and will even benefit consumers in the long run. It can’t be achieved by letting the free market run its course.
12. What might be the consequence of rising cocoa prices?
A. Some small producers will fail. B. Cocoa farmers will benefit greatly.
C. Fewer people will eat chocolate. D. Cocoa production will increase.
13. What will happen if more Latin American farmers plant cocoa?
A. Other crops will boost production. B. Cocoa prices will go down.
C. The environment will be improved. D. Old cocoa trees will be abandoned.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards the free market approach to cocoa problems?
A. Defensive. B. Concerned. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent.
15. What does the author suggest in order to solve the coco a problem?
A. Allowing the free market to work. B. Giving cocoa farmers more freedom.
C. Helping cocoa growers out of poverty. D. Promising a steady guaranteed price.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. D
第二节 （共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In the process of self-improvement going all-in could result in disappointment if you end up falling short of your goal. ___16___ By Integrating seemingly insignificant actions into your day-to-day life and sticking with them consistently, you may find that you’ve accomplished what you set out to do much sooner than you even imagined possible. Here are three micro habits that might change your life in a big way.
● ___17___ Taking a few moments in the morning or the night before you organize your tasks can help you make the most of your time. Once you make a schedule and stick to it, you can better prioritize and accomplish everything on the list. The next thing, you know, you’ll have met your goals and perhaps even found spare time to relax.
●Take a pause before replying. In a world where we never really disconnect and are always accessible through text message or email, you might feel pressured to reply right away. Whether you’re face-to-face or separated by a screen, it’s OK to take a breather to collect your thoughts, especially in emotionally charged situations. ___18___
●Get moving. For a happier, healthier, and more productive life, it’s crucial to stay active. ___19___ Simple activities like a 20-minute walk can boost your energy and clear your mind. Even small choices, like taking the stairs or parking farther away, can make a huge difference.
These micro habits may not appear that important. ___20___ But you’ll be surprised just how much they will pay off with a bit of time and patience.
A. Create a routine effectively.
B. They may even be insignificant.
C. Plan out your day in good time.
D. Any better strategy? Think small.
E. You don’t need to train for a triathlon.
F. That contributes to your overall success in life.
G. You can be free from regrets later by doing so.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. B
第三部分 语盲运用 （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。
Shane Porter knew clearly that he was dying of cancer when he one day came home with a rusty (生锈的) 1969 Jeepster Commando. He planned to ____21____ it. And it was intended to be a (n) ____22____ activity that he could work on with his wife and their two sons for the rest of his time.
The family ____23____ the project and fixed the vehicle until Shane Porter died after three years. The family couldn’t finish the project, but they couldn’t imagine ____24____ the car either. It has emotional value.
So the car sat there — until last May, when Bob Mauger, a close family friend, noticed it and saw a (n) ____25____ . “This would be a good project for my students to complete,” Mauger thought, an automotive technology teacher.
He shared the ____26____ with his class, and the students were ____27____ on board. The restoration (整修) of the vehicle was the class’ most significant project ____28____ the meaning behind it. It also proved more ____29____ than the students had expected with engine parts missing and cooling system issues. It took 15 months to _____30_____ all the problems. Many students spent their free time on the project and some even continued _____31_____ the project after they graduated.
Eventually, the car _____32_____. It became drivable and safe. The students _____33_____ the revived Jeepster to the family, causing tears of gratitude (感激) and emotion. “I know they’ll have that car for a long time. It feels _____34_____.” Judah Castillo, a student, said. For the Porters, the revived car is more than just a vehicle; it is the _____35_____ of Shane Porter’s life and the students’ devotion.
21. A. repaint B. repair C. replace D. return
22. A. bonding B. training C. uplifting D. wide-ranging
23. A. expanded B. monitored C. postponed D. conducted
24. A. getting hold of B. getting rid of C. getting ready for D. getting used to
25. A. transformation B. opportunity C. challenge D. responsibility
26. A. discovery B. adventure C. kindness D. idea
27. A. unwillingly B. thankfully C. enthusiastically D. obviously
28. A. instead of B. in spite of C. because of D. in case of
29. A. complicated B. changeable C. technical D. practical
30. A. record B. schedule C. address D. question
31. A. contributing to B. responding to C. applying to D. adapting to
32. A. approached B. crashed C. stopped D. functioned
33. A. explained B. promised C. presented D. lent
34. A. surprising B. rewarding C. amusing D. confusing
35. A. highlight B. power C. beginning D. symbol
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. D
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Inspired by Marco Polo, Vienna Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown of Venice to retrace the route on foot. Beginning in Venice on April 26, 2022, ____36____ well- known hiker in her 70s arrived in China on August 29, 2024, covering more than 20,000 kilometers.
Cammarota has long been an adventurous and culturally driven traveler. When ____37____ (ask) why she challenged herself ____38____ such an old age, she answered,“ Each new journey brings me fresh experiences and ____39____ (memory).” During this journey, many kindhearted people in countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative ____40____ (help) her, making her long journey more fulfilling and ____41____ (enjoy).
The moment she set foot in China, Cammarota was ____42____ (warm) greeted by people who presented her with a wreath, symbolizing friendship and blessings. ____43____ (start) from the ancient city of Kashgar in the autonomous region, Cammarota will embark on a 15- month cultural journey across China and explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces, through ____44____ she will showcase China’s true image, rich culture and social harmony to the world. It ____45____ (believe) that her experiences will not only attract more international tourists to China, but also promote cultural dissemination (传播) and economic development in cities involved in the BRI.
【答案】36. the
37. asked 38. at
39. memories
40. helped 41. enjoyable
42. warmly 43. Starting
44. which 45. is believed
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华，上周你校与国外友好学校举行了线上跨文化展示交流活动，活动丰富多彩，如书法、武术、剪纸等。请你写一封邮件给你的英国笔友 Jerry，分享你参加此次活动的经历，内容包括：
1.你展示的中国文化元素及原因；2. 你的感悟。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jerry,
I’m writing to share with you an online cross-cultural exhibition exchange activity held last week.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Jerry,
I’m writing to share with you an online cross-cultural exhibition exchange activity held last week.
In this activity I chose to showcase Chinese calligraphy as it is an integral part of our culture that dates back thousands of years. Featuring diverse and distinctive styles, Chinese calligraphy, whose tools and materials are well-known “the Four Treasures of the Study”, conveys the writer’s unique characters, rich thoughts and emotions. Not only does it reflect the beauty and elegance of the Chinese language but also embodies the spirit and philosophy of our people.
Participating in this event has broadened my horizons and deepened my understanding of cultural diversity. It has also reminded me of the power of art in bridging gaps between different cultures and fostering mutual understanding and respect.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
One Saturday, a thirteen-year-old boy named Tim was hanging out with his friends at a local cafe. Tim and his friends would usually spend the entire weekend together, before meeting again the following week while in school.
That day, Tim’s mom Gloria wanted to change up his routine by inviting him to watch a new superhero movie with her. Gloria kept calling Tim on his cellphone, but he wouldn’t pick up. So, she decided to make her way to the cafe, knowing that this was where Tim and his friends usually had lunch on Saturdays.
When she spotted Tim and his friends, she made her way to them, only to see Tim’s friends giggling. “Your grandmother’s come to pick you up, Tim!” they teased. Tim glared (怒视) at his mother and walked up to her to stop her from going any closer. “What are you doing here?”! he scolded her. “You’re embarrassing me in front of my friends!”
“I just wanted to ask if you wanted to watch a movie with me,” she smiled , trying to hold his hand. Tim shrugged (耸肩) off her hands. “Leave me alone! I’m with my friends!” he told her.
Gloria walked back home sadly. When Tim got home that night, it was already half past ten. He went straight to his room, not even acknowledging Gloria’s presence in the living room.
“What’s the matter, Tim?” Gloria asked him. “Why is it that you don’t like being with me anymore? I’m worried about you, Tim. I barely know what’s going on in your life!” she said, trying to walk close r to him.
“You’re such an old, boring woman! Why did you even give birth to me?!” he yelled. Gloria felt a pain in her chest after hearing Tim yell at her that way. Before she could respond, Tim grabbed his backpack and ran out the door.
“Tim!” Gloria called out. Tim rode on his bike and left the street. Gloria tried calling out and chasing after him, but he was too fast. Then, she fainted in front of one of her neighbor’s houses.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When Tim got home late that night, he saw a neighbor at their door.
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After riding for half an hour, Tim arrived at the hospital.
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【答案】When Tim got home late that night, he saw a neighbor at their door. The neighbor, with a look of concern, informed Tim that his mother had fainted and was rushed to the hospital. Tim’s mind went blank as he processed the information, his heart pounding in his chest. A wave of guilt washed over him as he realized what he had done to his mother. He quickly grabbed his bike keys and dashed outside, his bike already waiting for him in the driveway. The cool night air rushed past him, the streetlights casting flickering shadows on his path. Every pedal felt like a race against time as he pushed himself to reach the hospital as soon as possible.
After riding for half an hour, Tim arrived at the hospital. Breathless and drenched in sweat, he rushed to the reception desk and asked for his mother’s room. The nurse directed him to a softly lit room where Gloria lay. Her face was pale, but her eyes lit up when she saw her son. Tim inched to her bedside, tears streaming down his face. He grabbed her hand and whispered apologies for his recent behavior. Gloria, with a weary but forgiving smile, reassured him that she was okay and that they could work through their differences. As they held each other’s hands, sharing words of understanding and love, the tension between them melted away.
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man have for lunch?
A. Chinese food. B. Japanese food. C. Thai food.
2. What did the woman take a picture of?
A. The moon. B. A lake. C. A bear.
3. Where was the man brought up?
A. In a city. B. In a village. C. In a town
4. How is the man feeling now?
A. Sorry. B. Excited. C. Annoyed.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Teacher and student C. Classmates.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is Mary?
A. Peter’s classmate. B. Peter’s mother. C. Peter’s sister.
7. What will Peter do tonight?
A. Cook the dinner. B. Do the dishes. C. Wash the clothes.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman have a pet chicken?
A. She needs some eggs. B. She believes it is friendly. C. She thinks it looks beautiful.
9. When will the speakers meet?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
10. How can the man make the chicken like him according to the woman?
A. By sitting with it. B. By petting it. C. By feeding it.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the reason that the woman can’t go with the man?
A. She has a meeting now. B. She has to finish a report. C. She doesn’t have enough money.
12. What does the woman want for lunch?
A. A hamburger. B. A sandwich. C. Some sushi.
13. When will the woman pay the man?
A. Before the man leaves B. When the man is back. C. After the woman gets some change.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How long did Kai live in Wellington?
A. For 3 years. B. For 1 1 years. C. For 14 years.
15. Which city does Jia Li’s aunt live in?
A. Manchester. B. Shanghai. C. London
16. Who will the speakers probably choose for their project finally?
A. Empress Wu Zetian. B. Emperor Qin Shi Huang C. Xuanye, the Kangxi Emperor.
17. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an airport. B. In a history museum. C. At school.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the director?
A. Charles Parker. B. Lance Beaumont. C. April Delaney.
19. What does Carlo Martinez do?
A. A producer. B. An actor C. A play writer.
20. What will the listeners probably do next?
A. Make a movie. B. Applaud for the speaker. C. Ask questions.
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
The Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University gives high school students the opportunity to expand their skills and prepare for college, either through a residential experience on campus or through remote instruction from home.
Each instructor is also a working journalist, so what's taught is grounded in real-life experience. Each lesson gives students actual reporting assignments. Each day is a sample of life as a news reporter.
DATES
On Campus: June 24 to July 12, 2024 (Applications Closed);
Learn-from-Home: A: June 17 to 28, 2024 (Applications Closed); B: July 1 to 12,2024 (Applications Closed); C: July 15 to 26, 2024 (Applications Closed)
FOR
On Campus: High School students, and current seniors, with journalism experiences Learn-from-Home: High School students, 14 — 18, with all experience levels. FEES
On Campus: Three weeks, tuition and fees: $6200. Learn-from-Home: Two weeks, tuition: $1500.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbook, Inside Reporting by Tim Harrower, available print or digital, for purchase or rental at B&N or Amazon. On-campus students can also borrow a hard copy from us. If a student borrows one book and does not return it on time, you will be charged $80 for the book.
Computer, with a broadband internet connection, audio and camera for video- conference meetings.
VACCINATION POLICY
According to Boston University's MMR Vaccination policy, all on-campus students must be fully vaccinated according to the university requirements. If a student is accepted to our on-campus program, they are required to provide documentation of their vaccination.
1. What is a feature of the summer program?
A. It admits people of all walks. B. It provides a short cut to college.
C. It presents hands-on experiences. D. It offers one-to-one instructions.
2. In what way does On Campus differ from Learn-from-Home?
A. On Campus lasts longer. B. On Campus costs much less.
C. On Campus requires no experience. D. On Campus has more learning sessions.
3. What are the applicants required to do?
A. Buy the textbook for $80. B. Get vaccinated against MMR.
C. Conduct video-conference meetings. D. Equip themselves with a new computer.
B
Many schools across the US hold graduation ceremonies this time of year. In some schools, even 5 and 6-year-olds observe their graduation from kindergarten. And so can older people, much older. Meet 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who just graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned a bachelor’s degree.
Mr. Reid might not look like the average college student; his hair is definitely grayer. But still Jerry Reid’s age is easy to forget, other UVA students know him as one of their own. Mr. Reid sat into the “Hoo Crew,” a group that cheers loudly for the school at sports events. He also joined a men’s group on campus. He sang drinking songs along with many other students. Mr. Reid’s school friends say they can talk to him just about anything.
About a half century ago, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not in school. Instead, he was racing cars and chasing girls. But he says his friend Bill invited him to UVA parties. “Bill told me what a terrible life I had unless I came up here and went to school with him,” said Reid.
That was in 1963. Jerry Reid says it took him 48 years to take that advice. In 2011, he entered college. UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influences students. He opened the minds of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that life does not end at 40. Instead, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream.
“Remember that path that you left waits for you. It’s there. It’s yours. All you must do is to get out of your own way and get back to it. And, that’s exactly what I did,” said Reid. Mr. Reid says that he and his wife Susan now would take some time off to enjoy his college degree. Then, he’ll return to UVA to begin studying for his graduate degree.
4. What do you know about Mr. Reid from the passage?
A. He was laughed at by other students.
B. He got his graduate degree at the age of 70.
C He was interested in racing cars in his youth.
D. He transformed the views of young people completely.
5. From what he did in the university, we can infer that Mr. Reid was ________.
A. considerate B. independent C. intelligent D. energetic
6. What does the fourth paragraph mainly discuss?
A. How Mr. Reid realizes his dream. B. What teachers think of Mr. Reid.
C. When Mr. Reid entered college. D. Why the students likes Mr. Reid.
7. What lesson can we learn from the story of Jerry Reid?
A. It is never too late to learn. B. Two heads are better than one.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
C
Traditional micro-robots often face limitations due to their power sources, but recently developed insect-sized robot powered by tiny explosions has demonstrated the ability to climb, jump, and carry loads many times its own weight.
The robot, mainly developed by materials engineer Robert Shepherd at Cornell University in New York, along with his PhD student Cameron Aubin, is powered by tiny actuators (致动器). “The actuator looks like a column. It’s an empty cylinder with a stretchy rubber on the top,” said Aubin.
The researchers employed four actuators to drive the robot’s feet. To make the robot jump or climb, a stream of methane (甲烷) and oxygen was fed into each foot and sparked (触发) with electricity from a battery. The resulting reaction between the gases released energy as a small explosion, causing the rubber to change its form.
Shepherd noted that the rapid explosions were so tiny that they didn’t damage the rubber. But they provided considerable propulsion: the robot could jump to a height of 56 centimeters and carry a load 22 times its own weight.
“This team has brought chemically powered actuation to impressive ranges for robotics while also demonstrating impressive capabilities for insect-size machines,” said Ryan Truby, a materials scientist at Northwestern University in Illinois.
Robots that are small and light but strong and able to cover large distances could one day be used in environmental monitoring or search-and-rescue applications. And the robot built by Aubin and Shepherd, described in a paper published in Science, would need further development for use in the field. “ At the moment, it needs to be connected to a panel that contains the gas supply and a battery, a limitation that presents a challenge. Coming up with ways to burn fuels on a wireless robot is not easy,” said Truby. “This is the next big challenge to address.”
8. Why does the recently developed insect-sized robot stand out?
A. It is extremely tiny and light. B. It is equipped with a column.
C It is extremely swift and quick. D. It is driven by explosive force.
9. What happens when the methane and oxygen is sparked?
A. The reaction creates a mixture of gas to drive the robot.
B. The reaction generates heat that is changed into movement.
C. The reaction transforms a stretchy rubber to drive the robot.
D. The reaction provides electricity that is changed into movement.
10. What does “propulsion” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Ability to move. B. Possibility to develop.
C. Force to push things. D. Electricity to spark gases.
11. How can Aubin and Shepherd make advancement to the robot they built?
A. They can use more actuators to provide larger power.
B. They can design programs to control the robot efficiently.
C. They can work on methods to to enable energy production wirelessly.
D. They can connect the robot to a panel containing gas supply and a battery.
D
The small hobby of chocolate is becoming a more costly one. Rapidly increasing prices for cocoa beans recently hit a record $12,000 a tonne: roughly four times last year’s price. Many think they will go higher. That may put small specialist producers out of business. Yet it is bringing little reward to struggling growers.
The immediate cause is a bad harvest in West Africa—which produces 70% of the world’s beans—reflecting El Ni?o-linked weather patterns and disease. Major processing plants in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the main growers, have stopped or reduced operations because they cannot afford the beans. But underlying the crisis are longer-term issues including the climate crisis and the inability of farmers to invest in production due to their low incomes.
Many West African growers are being forced out of the business after years of punishingly low returns for their work and—as trees come to the end of their life cycle—often selling land to gold miners, resulting in severe environmental degradation (恶化). Latin American farmers are rushing to plant cocoa due to the higher prices, abandoning other crops and deforesting new areas. But the likelihood, if production booms and the system does not change, is that by the time their new trees bear fruit, prices may be falling again.
As serious as the situation looks, the attention demanded by the rocketing price of cocoa, and the introduction of EU Deforestation Regulation offer an opportunity. Faced with global heating, increasing conflict and energy price instability, depending on the free market is a poor bet. Treating food issues as financial instruments hurts farmers, destroys forests and worsens the instability of supply.
The solution in this case is a commitment to stable minimum prices for cocoa farmers and long-term contracts. This would help to lift growers out of poverty and, in doing so, tackle other problems. Sustainable production is essential, and will even benefit consumers in the long run. It can’t be achieved by letting the free market run its course.
12. What might be the consequence of rising cocoa prices?
A. Some small producers will fail. B. Cocoa farmers will benefit greatly.
C. Fewer people will eat chocolate. D. Cocoa production will increase.
13. What will happen if more Latin American farmers plant cocoa?
A. Other crops will boost production. B. Cocoa prices will go down.
C. The environment will be improved. D. Old cocoa trees will be abandoned.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards the free market approach to cocoa problems?
A. Defensive. B. Concerned. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent.
15. What does the author suggest in order to solve the coco a problem?
A. Allowing the free market to work. B. Giving cocoa farmers more freedom.
C. Helping cocoa growers out of poverty. D. Promising a steady guaranteed price.
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。
In the process of self-improvement going all-in could result in disappointment if you end up falling short of your goal. ___16___ By Integrating seemingly insignificant actions into your day-to-day life and sticking with them consistently, you may find that you’ve accomplished what you set out to do much sooner than you even imagined possible. Here are three micro habits that might change your life in a big way.
● ___17___ Taking a few moments in the morning or the night before you organize your tasks can help you make the most of your time. Once you make a schedule and stick to it, you can better prioritize and accomplish everything on the list. The next thing, you know, you’ll have met your goals and perhaps even found spare time to relax.
●Take a pause before replying. In a world where we never really disconnect and are always accessible through text message or email, you might feel pressured to reply right away. Whether you’re face-to-face or separated by a screen, it’s OK to take a breather to collect your thoughts, especially in emotionally charged situations. ___18___
●Get moving. For a happier, healthier, and more productive life, it’s crucial to stay active. ___19___ Simple activities like a 20-minute walk can boost your energy and clear your mind. Even small choices, like taking the stairs or parking farther away, can make a huge difference.
These micro habits may not appear that important. ___20___ But you’ll be surprised just how much they will pay off with a bit of time and patience.
A. Create a routine effectively.
B. They may even be insignificant.
C. Plan out your day in good time.
D. Any better strategy? Think small.
E. You don’t need to train for a triathlon.
F. That contributes to your overall success in life.
G. You can be free from regrets later by doing so.
第三部分 语盲运用 （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。
Shane Porter knew clearly that he was dying of cancer when he one day came home with a rusty (生锈的) 1969 Jeepster Commando. He planned to ____21____ it. And it was intended to be a (n) ____22____ activity that he could work on with his wife and their two sons for the rest of his time.
The family ____23____ the project and fixed the vehicle until Shane Porter died after three years. The family couldn’t finish the project, but they couldn’t imagine ____24____ the car either. It has emotional value.
So the car sat there — until last May, when Bob Mauger, a close family friend, noticed it and saw a (n) ____25____ . “This would be a good project for my students to complete,” Mauger thought, an automotive technology teacher.
He shared the ____26____ with his class, and the students were ____27____ on board. The restoration (整修) of the vehicle was the class’ most significant project ____28____ the meaning behind it. It also proved more ____29____ than the students had expected with engine parts missing and cooling system issues. It took 15 months to _____30_____ all the problems. Many students spent their free time on the project and some even continued _____31_____ the project after they graduated.
Eventually, the car _____32_____. It became drivable and safe. The students _____33_____ the revived Jeepster to the family, causing tears of gratitude (感激) and emotion. “I know they’ll have that car for a long time. It feels _____34_____.” Judah Castillo, a student, said. For the Porters, the revived car is more than just a vehicle; it is the _____35_____ of Shane Porter’s life and the students’ devotion.
21. A. repaint B. repair C. replace D. return
22. A. bonding B. training C. uplifting D. wide-ranging
23. A. expanded B. monitored C. postponed D. conducted
24. A. getting hold of B. getting rid of C. getting ready for D. getting used to
25. A. transformation B. opportunity C. challenge D. responsibility
26. A. discovery B. adventure C. kindness D. idea
27. A. unwillingly B. thankfully C. enthusiastically D. obviously
28. A. instead of B. in spite of C. because of D. in case of
29. A. complicated B. changeable C. technical D. practical
30. A. record B. schedule C. address D. question
31. A. contributing to B. responding to C. applying to D. adapting to
32. A. approached B. crashed C. stopped D. functioned
33. A. explained B. promised C. presented D. lent
34. A. surprising B. rewarding C. amusing D. confusing
35. A. highlight B. power C. beginning D. symbol
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。
Inspired by Marco Polo, Vienna Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown of Venice to retrace the route on foot. Beginning in Venice on April 26, 2022, ____36____ well- known hiker in her 70s arrived in China on August 29, 2024, covering more than 20,000 kilometers.
Cammarota has long been an adventurous and culturally driven traveler. When ____37____ (ask) why she challenged herself ____38____ such an old age, she answered,“ Each new journey brings me fresh experiences and ____39____ (memory).” During this journey, many kindhearted people in countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative ____40____ (help) her, making her long journey more fulfilling and ____41____ (enjoy).
The moment she set foot in China, Cammarota was ____42____ (warm) greeted by people who presented her with a wreath, symbolizing friendship and blessings. ____43____ (start) from the ancient city of Kashgar in the autonomous region, Cammarota will embark on a 15- month cultural journey across China and explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces, through ____44____ she will showcase China’s true image, rich culture and social harmony to the world. It ____45____ (believe) that her experiences will not only attract more international tourists to China, but also promote cultural dissemination (传播) and economic development in cities involved in the BRI.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华，上周你校与国外友好学校举行了线上跨文化展示交流活动，活动丰富多彩，如书法、武术、剪纸等。请你写一封邮件给你的英国笔友 Jerry，分享你参加此次活动的经历，内容包括：
1.你展示的中国文化元素及原因；2. 你的感悟。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jerry,
I’m writing to share with you an online cross-cultural exhibition exchange activity held last week.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
One Saturday, a thirteen-year-old boy named Tim was hanging out with his friends at a local cafe. Tim and his friends would usually spend the entire weekend together, before meeting again the following week while in school.
That day, Tim’s mom Gloria wanted to change up his routine by inviting him to watch a new superhero movie with her. Gloria kept calling Tim on his cellphone, but he wouldn’t pick up. So, she decided to make her way to the cafe, knowing that this was where Tim and his friends usually had lunch on Saturdays.
When she spotted Tim and his friends, she made her way to them, only to see Tim’s friends giggling. “Your grandmother’s come to pick you up, Tim!” they teased. Tim glared (怒视) at his mother and walked up to her to stop her from going any closer. “What are you doing here?”! he scolded her. “You’re embarrassing me in front of my friends!”
“I just wanted to ask if you wanted to watch a movie with me,” she smiled , trying to hold his hand. Tim shrugged (耸肩) off her hands. “Leave me alone! I’m with my friends!” he told her.
Gloria walked back home sadly. When Tim got home that night, it was already half past ten. He went straight to his room, not even acknowledging Gloria’s presence in the living room.
“What’s the matter, Tim?” Gloria asked him. “Why is it that you don’t like being with me anymore? I’m worried about you, Tim. I barely know what’s going on in your life!” she said, trying to walk close r to him.
“You’re such an old, boring woman! Why did you even give birth to me?!” he yelled. Gloria felt a pain in her chest after hearing Tim yell at her that way. Before she could respond, Tim grabbed his backpack and ran out the door.
“Tim!” Gloria called out. Tim rode on his bike and left the street. Gloria tried calling out and chasing after him, but he was too fast. Then, she fainted in front of one of her neighbor’s houses.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When Tim got home late that night, he saw a neighbor at their door.
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After riding for half an hour, Tim arrived at the hospital.
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答案版
江苏省镇江中学高二年级期中学情检测（英语）
第一部分 听力 （共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man have for lunch?
A. Chinese food. B. Japanese food. C. Thai food.
2. What did the woman take a picture of?
A. The moon. B. A lake. C. A bear.
3. Where was the man brought up?
A. In a city. B. In a village. C. In a town
4. How is the man feeling now?
A. Sorry. B. Excited. C. Annoyed.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers?
A. Shop assistant and customer. B. Teacher and student C. Classmates.
第二节 （共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Who is Mary?
A. Peter’s classmate. B. Peter’s mother. C. Peter’s sister.
7. What will Peter do tonight?
A. Cook the dinner. B. Do the dishes. C. Wash the clothes.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Why does the woman have a pet chicken?
A. She needs some eggs. B. She believes it is friendly. C. She thinks it looks beautiful.
9. When will the speakers meet?
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
10. How can the man make the chicken like him according to the woman?
A. By sitting with it. B. By petting it. C. By feeding it.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the reason that the woman can’t go with the man?
A. She has a meeting now. B. She has to finish a report. C. She doesn’t have enough money.
12. What does the woman want for lunch?
A. A hamburger. B. A sandwich. C. Some sushi.
13. When will the woman pay the man?
A. Before the man leaves B. When the man is back. C. After the woman gets some change.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How long did Kai live in Wellington?
A. For 3 years. B. For 1 1 years. C. For 14 years.
15. Which city does Jia Li’s aunt live in?
A. Manchester. B. Shanghai. C. London
16. Who will the speakers probably choose for their project finally?
A. Empress Wu Zetian. B. Emperor Qin Shi Huang C. Xuanye, the Kangxi Emperor.
17. Where does the conversation probably take place?
A. In an airport. B. In a history museum. C. At school.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. Who is the director?
A. Charles Parker. B. Lance Beaumont. C. April Delaney.
19. What does Carlo Martinez do?
A. A producer. B. An actor C. A play writer.
20. What will the listeners probably do next?
A. Make a movie. B. Applaud for the speaker. C. Ask questions.
听力答案 略
第二部分 阅读 （共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D·四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Summer Journalism Academy at Boston University gives high school students the opportunity to expand their skills and prepare for college, either through a residential experience on campus or through remote instruction from home.
Each instructor is also a working journalist, so what's taught is grounded in real-life experience. Each lesson gives students actual reporting assignments. Each day is a sample of life as a news reporter.
DATES
On Campus: June 24 to July 12, 2024 (Applications Closed);
Learn-from-Home: A: June 17 to 28, 2024 (Applications Closed); B: July 1 to 12,2024 (Applications Closed); C: July 15 to 26, 2024 (Applications Closed)
FOR
On Campus: High School students, and current seniors, with journalism experiences Learn-from-Home: High School students, 14 — 18, with all experience levels. FEES
On Campus: Three weeks, tuition and fees: $6200. Learn-from-Home: Two weeks, tuition: $1500.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Textbook, Inside Reporting by Tim Harrower, available print or digital, for purchase or rental at B&N or Amazon. On-campus students can also borrow a hard copy from us. If a student borrows one book and does not return it on time, you will be charged $80 for the book.
Computer, with a broadband internet connection, audio and camera for video- conference meetings.
VACCINATION POLICY
According to Boston University's MMR Vaccination policy, all on-campus students must be fully vaccinated according to the university requirements. If a student is accepted to our on-campus program, they are required to provide documentation of their vaccination.
1. What is a feature of the summer program?
A. It admits people of all walks. B. It provides a short cut to college.
C. It presents hands-on experiences. D. It offers one-to-one instructions.
2. In what way does On Campus differ from Learn-from-Home?
A. On Campus lasts longer. B. On Campus costs much less.
C. On Campus requires no experience. D. On Campus has more learning sessions.
3. What are the applicants required to do?
A. Buy the textbook for $80. B. Get vaccinated against MMR.
C. Conduct video-conference meetings. D. Equip themselves with a new computer.
【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B
B
Many schools across the US hold graduation ceremonies this time of year. In some schools, even 5 and 6-year-olds observe their graduation from kindergarten. And so can older people, much older. Meet 70-year-old Jerry Reid, who just graduated from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. He earned a bachelor’s degree.
Mr. Reid might not look like the average college student; his hair is definitely grayer. But still Jerry Reid’s age is easy to forget, other UVA students know him as one of their own. Mr. Reid sat into the “Hoo Crew,” a group that cheers loudly for the school at sports events. He also joined a men’s group on campus. He sang drinking songs along with many other students. Mr. Reid’s school friends say they can talk to him just about anything.
About a half century ago, in his 20s, Mr. Reid was not in school. Instead, he was racing cars and chasing girls. But he says his friend Bill invited him to UVA parties. “Bill told me what a terrible life I had unless I came up here and went to school with him,” said Reid.
That was in 1963. Jerry Reid says it took him 48 years to take that advice. In 2011, he entered college. UVA Professor Luke Wright says Mr. Reid influences students. He opened the minds of the young adults. The teacher says Mr. Reid showed them that life does not end at 40. Instead, the 70-year-old college graduate believes that getting older can be the beginning of a dream.
“Remember that path that you left waits for you. It’s there. It’s yours. All you must do is to get out of your own way and get back to it. And, that’s exactly what I did,” said Reid. Mr. Reid says that he and his wife Susan now would take some time off to enjoy his college degree. Then, he’ll return to UVA to begin studying for his graduate degree.
4. What do you know about Mr. Reid from the passage?
A. He was laughed at by other students.
B. He got his graduate degree at the age of 70.
C He was interested in racing cars in his youth.
D. He transformed the views of young people completely.
5. From what he did in the university, we can infer that Mr. Reid was ________.
A. considerate B. independent C. intelligent D. energetic
6. What does the fourth paragraph mainly discuss?
A. How Mr. Reid realizes his dream. B. What teachers think of Mr. Reid.
C. When Mr. Reid entered college. D. Why the students likes Mr. Reid.
7. What lesson can we learn from the story of Jerry Reid?
A. It is never too late to learn. B. Two heads are better than one.
C. Actions speak louder than words. D. A friend in need is a friend indeed.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
C
Traditional micro-robots often face limitations due to their power sources, but recently developed insect-sized robot powered by tiny explosions has demonstrated the ability to climb, jump, and carry loads many times its own weight.
The robot, mainly developed by materials engineer Robert Shepherd at Cornell University in New York, along with his PhD student Cameron Aubin, is powered by tiny actuators (致动器). “The actuator looks like a column. It’s an empty cylinder with a stretchy rubber on the top,” said Aubin.
The researchers employed four actuators to drive the robot’s feet. To make the robot jump or climb, a stream of methane (甲烷) and oxygen was fed into each foot and sparked (触发) with electricity from a battery. The resulting reaction between the gases released energy as a small explosion, causing the rubber to change its form.
Shepherd noted that the rapid explosions were so tiny that they didn’t damage the rubber. But they provided considerable propulsion: the robot could jump to a height of 56 centimeters and carry a load 22 times its own weight.
“This team has brought chemically powered actuation to impressive ranges for robotics while also demonstrating impressive capabilities for insect-size machines,” said Ryan Truby, a materials scientist at Northwestern University in Illinois.
Robots that are small and light but strong and able to cover large distances could one day be used in environmental monitoring or search-and-rescue applications. And the robot built by Aubin and Shepherd, described in a paper published in Science, would need further development for use in the field. “ At the moment, it needs to be connected to a panel that contains the gas supply and a battery, a limitation that presents a challenge. Coming up with ways to burn fuels on a wireless robot is not easy,” said Truby. “This is the next big challenge to address.”
8. Why does the recently developed insect-sized robot stand out?
A. It is extremely tiny and light. B. It is equipped with a column.
C It is extremely swift and quick. D. It is driven by explosive force.
9. What happens when the methane and oxygen is sparked?
A. The reaction creates a mixture of gas to drive the robot.
B. The reaction generates heat that is changed into movement.
C. The reaction transforms a stretchy rubber to drive the robot.
D. The reaction provides electricity that is changed into movement.
10. What does “propulsion” in paragraph 4 probably mean?
A. Ability to move. B. Possibility to develop.
C. Force to push things. D. Electricity to spark gases.
11. How can Aubin and Shepherd make advancement to the robot they built?
A. They can use more actuators to provide larger power.
B. They can design programs to control the robot efficiently.
C. They can work on methods to to enable energy production wirelessly.
D. They can connect the robot to a panel containing gas supply and a battery.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. C 11. C
D
The small hobby of chocolate is becoming a more costly one. Rapidly increasing prices for cocoa beans recently hit a record $12,000 a tonne: roughly four times last year’s price. Many think they will go higher. That may put small specialist producers out of business. Yet it is bringing little reward to struggling growers.
The immediate cause is a bad harvest in West Africa—which produces 70% of the world’s beans—reflecting El Ni?o-linked weather patterns and disease. Major processing plants in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the main growers, have stopped or reduced operations because they cannot afford the beans. But underlying the crisis are longer-term issues including the climate crisis and the inability of farmers to invest in production due to their low incomes.
Many West African growers are being forced out of the business after years of punishingly low returns for their work and—as trees come to the end of their life cycle—often selling land to gold miners, resulting in severe environmental degradation (恶化). Latin American farmers are rushing to plant cocoa due to the higher prices, abandoning other crops and deforesting new areas. But the likelihood, if production booms and the system does not change, is that by the time their new trees bear fruit, prices may be falling again.
As serious as the situation looks, the attention demanded by the rocketing price of cocoa, and the introduction of EU Deforestation Regulation offer an opportunity. Faced with global heating, increasing conflict and energy price instability, depending on the free market is a poor bet. Treating food issues as financial instruments hurts farmers, destroys forests and worsens the instability of supply.
The solution in this case is a commitment to stable minimum prices for cocoa farmers and long-term contracts. This would help to lift growers out of poverty and, in doing so, tackle other problems. Sustainable production is essential, and will even benefit consumers in the long run. It can’t be achieved by letting the free market run its course.
12. What might be the consequence of rising cocoa prices?
A. Some small producers will fail. B. Cocoa farmers will benefit greatly.
C. Fewer people will eat chocolate. D. Cocoa production will increase.
13. What will happen if more Latin American farmers plant cocoa?
A. Other crops will boost production. B. Cocoa prices will go down.
C. The environment will be improved. D. Old cocoa trees will be abandoned.
14. What is the author’s attitude towards the free market approach to cocoa problems?
A. Defensive. B. Concerned. C. Optimistic. D. Indifferent.
15. What does the author suggest in order to solve the coco a problem?
A. Allowing the free market to work. B. Giving cocoa farmers more freedom.
C. Helping cocoa growers out of poverty. D. Promising a steady guaranteed price.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. B 15. D
第二节 （共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In the process of self-improvement going all-in could result in disappointment if you end up falling short of your goal. ___16___ By Integrating seemingly insignificant actions into your day-to-day life and sticking with them consistently, you may find that you’ve accomplished what you set out to do much sooner than you even imagined possible. Here are three micro habits that might change your life in a big way.
● ___17___ Taking a few moments in the morning or the night before you organize your tasks can help you make the most of your time. Once you make a schedule and stick to it, you can better prioritize and accomplish everything on the list. The next thing, you know, you’ll have met your goals and perhaps even found spare time to relax.
●Take a pause before replying. In a world where we never really disconnect and are always accessible through text message or email, you might feel pressured to reply right away. Whether you’re face-to-face or separated by a screen, it’s OK to take a breather to collect your thoughts, especially in emotionally charged situations. ___18___
●Get moving. For a happier, healthier, and more productive life, it’s crucial to stay active. ___19___ Simple activities like a 20-minute walk can boost your energy and clear your mind. Even small choices, like taking the stairs or parking farther away, can make a huge difference.
These micro habits may not appear that important. ___20___ But you’ll be surprised just how much they will pay off with a bit of time and patience.
A. Create a routine effectively.
B. They may even be insignificant.
C. Plan out your day in good time.
D. Any better strategy? Think small.
E. You don’t need to train for a triathlon.
F. That contributes to your overall success in life.
G. You can be free from regrets later by doing so.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. G 19. E 20. B
第三部分 语盲运用 （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。
Shane Porter knew clearly that he was dying of cancer when he one day came home with a rusty (生锈的) 1969 Jeepster Commando. He planned to ____21____ it. And it was intended to be a (n) ____22____ activity that he could work on with his wife and their two sons for the rest of his time.
The family ____23____ the project and fixed the vehicle until Shane Porter died after three years. The family couldn’t finish the project, but they couldn’t imagine ____24____ the car either. It has emotional value.
So the car sat there — until last May, when Bob Mauger, a close family friend, noticed it and saw a (n) ____25____ . “This would be a good project for my students to complete,” Mauger thought, an automotive technology teacher.
He shared the ____26____ with his class, and the students were ____27____ on board. The restoration (整修) of the vehicle was the class’ most significant project ____28____ the meaning behind it. It also proved more ____29____ than the students had expected with engine parts missing and cooling system issues. It took 15 months to _____30_____ all the problems. Many students spent their free time on the project and some even continued _____31_____ the project after they graduated.
Eventually, the car _____32_____. It became drivable and safe. The students _____33_____ the revived Jeepster to the family, causing tears of gratitude (感激) and emotion. “I know they’ll have that car for a long time. It feels _____34_____.” Judah Castillo, a student, said. For the Porters, the revived car is more than just a vehicle; it is the _____35_____ of Shane Porter’s life and the students’ devotion.
21. A. repaint B. repair C. replace D. return
22. A. bonding B. training C. uplifting D. wide-ranging
23. A. expanded B. monitored C. postponed D. conducted
24. A. getting hold of B. getting rid of C. getting ready for D. getting used to
25. A. transformation B. opportunity C. challenge D. responsibility
26. A. discovery B. adventure C. kindness D. idea
27. A. unwillingly B. thankfully C. enthusiastically D. obviously
28. A. instead of B. in spite of C. because of D. in case of
29. A. complicated B. changeable C. technical D. practical
30. A. record B. schedule C. address D. question
31. A. contributing to B. responding to C. applying to D. adapting to
32. A. approached B. crashed C. stopped D. functioned
33. A. explained B. promised C. presented D. lent
34. A. surprising B. rewarding C. amusing D. confusing
35. A. highlight B. power C. beginning D. symbol
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. B 25. B 26. D 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. D
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Inspired by Marco Polo, Vienna Cammarota set off from the legendary explorer’s hometown of Venice to retrace the route on foot. Beginning in Venice on April 26, 2022, ____36____ well- known hiker in her 70s arrived in China on August 29, 2024, covering more than 20,000 kilometers.
Cammarota has long been an adventurous and culturally driven traveler. When ____37____ (ask) why she challenged herself ____38____ such an old age, she answered,“ Each new journey brings me fresh experiences and ____39____ (memory).” During this journey, many kindhearted people in countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative ____40____ (help) her, making her long journey more fulfilling and ____41____ (enjoy).
The moment she set foot in China, Cammarota was ____42____ (warm) greeted by people who presented her with a wreath, symbolizing friendship and blessings. ____43____ (start) from the ancient city of Kashgar in the autonomous region, Cammarota will embark on a 15- month cultural journey across China and explore over 30 cities in 17 provinces, through ____44____ she will showcase China’s true image, rich culture and social harmony to the world. It ____45____ (believe) that her experiences will not only attract more international tourists to China, but also promote cultural dissemination (传播) and economic development in cities involved in the BRI.
【答案】36. the
37. asked 38. at
39. memories
40. helped 41. enjoyable
42. warmly 43. Starting
44. which 45. is believed
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
46. 假设你是李华，上周你校与国外友好学校举行了线上跨文化展示交流活动，活动丰富多彩，如书法、武术、剪纸等。请你写一封邮件给你的英国笔友 Jerry，分享你参加此次活动的经历，内容包括：
1.你展示的中国文化元素及原因；2. 你的感悟。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。
Dear Jerry,
I’m writing to share with you an online cross-cultural exhibition exchange activity held last week.
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Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Jerry,
I’m writing to share with you an online cross-cultural exhibition exchange activity held last week.
In this activity I chose to showcase Chinese calligraphy as it is an integral part of our culture that dates back thousands of years. Featuring diverse and distinctive styles, Chinese calligraphy, whose tools and materials are well-known “the Four Treasures of the Study”, conveys the writer’s unique characters, rich thoughts and emotions. Not only does it reflect the beauty and elegance of the Chinese language but also embodies the spirit and philosophy of our people.
Participating in this event has broadened my horizons and deepened my understanding of cultural diversity. It has also reminded me of the power of art in bridging gaps between different cultures and fostering mutual understanding and respect.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
One Saturday, a thirteen-year-old boy named Tim was hanging out with his friends at a local cafe. Tim and his friends would usually spend the entire weekend together, before meeting again the following week while in school.
That day, Tim’s mom Gloria wanted to change up his routine by inviting him to watch a new superhero movie with her. Gloria kept calling Tim on his cellphone, but he wouldn’t pick up. So, she decided to make her way to the cafe, knowing that this was where Tim and his friends usually had lunch on Saturdays.
When she spotted Tim and his friends, she made her way to them, only to see Tim’s friends giggling. “Your grandmother’s come to pick you up, Tim!” they teased. Tim glared (怒视) at his mother and walked up to her to stop her from going any closer. “What are you doing here?”! he scolded her. “You’re embarrassing me in front of my friends!”
“I just wanted to ask if you wanted to watch a movie with me,” she smiled , trying to hold his hand. Tim shrugged (耸肩) off her hands. “Leave me alone! I’m with my friends!” he told her.
Gloria walked back home sadly. When Tim got home that night, it was already half past ten. He went straight to his room, not even acknowledging Gloria’s presence in the living room.
“What’s the matter, Tim?” Gloria asked him. “Why is it that you don’t like being with me anymore? I’m worried about you, Tim. I barely know what’s going on in your life!” she said, trying to walk close r to him.
“You’re such an old, boring woman! Why did you even give birth to me?!” he yelled. Gloria felt a pain in her chest after hearing Tim yell at her that way. Before she could respond, Tim grabbed his backpack and ran out the door.
“Tim!” Gloria called out. Tim rode on his bike and left the street. Gloria tried calling out and chasing after him, but he was too fast. Then, she fainted in front of one of her neighbor’s houses.
注意：1. 续写词数应为 150词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
When Tim got home late that night, he saw a neighbor at their door.
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After riding for half an hour, Tim arrived at the hospital.
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【答案】When Tim got home late that night, he saw a neighbor at their door. The neighbor, with a look of concern, informed Tim that his mother had fainted and was rushed to the hospital. Tim’s mind went blank as he processed the information, his heart pounding in his chest. A wave of guilt washed over him as he realized what he had done to his mother. He quickly grabbed his bike keys and dashed outside, his bike already waiting for him in the driveway. The cool night air rushed past him, the streetlights casting flickering shadows on his path. Every pedal felt like a race against time as he pushed himself to reach the hospital as soon as possible.
After riding for half an hour, Tim arrived at the hospital. Breathless and drenched in sweat, he rushed to the reception desk and asked for his mother’s room. The nurse directed him to a softly lit room where Gloria lay. Her face was pale, but her eyes lit up when she saw her son. Tim inched to her bedside, tears streaming down his face. He grabbed her hand and whispered apologies for his recent behavior. Gloria, with a weary but forgiving smile, reassured him that she was okay and that they could work through their differences. As they held each other’s hands, sharing words of understanding and love, the tension between them melted away.
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