苏州新草桥中学2024-2025学年高一上学期12月月考英语试卷（含答案）
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2024-2025学年第一学期高一英语12月考试卷
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，并标在调研卷的相应位置。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 is the topic of the dialogue
A. A paper. B. A speech C. A teacher.
2. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Talking on the phone. B. Chatting face to face. C. Making a video call.
3. How long will the woman wait for the next train
A. 10 minutes. B.20 minutes C.30 minutes.
4. Why should the woman learn Spanish according to the man
A. To live comfortably. B. To make more friends. C. To learn culture-better.
5. What does the man mean
A. He isn't good at mathematics.
B. He doesn't want to drive anymore.
C. He is familiar with the road to New York.
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小题。
6. What. is the relationship between the two speakers
A. Workmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. What will the man do next
A. Buy lunch for them. B. Turn on the air purifier. C. Get a mask for the woman.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10小题。
8. In which city does the dialogue most probably take place
A. Tokyo. B. London. C. Beijing.
9. Which might be a choice of the man
A. Mapo Tofu. B. Fish and chips. C. Beijing Roast Duck.
10. When does the man like his soup served
A. Before the food. B. Together with the food. C. After the food.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13小题。
11. How does Alex feel about the job interview
A Disappointed. B. Regretful. C. Worried.
12. Why did Alex fail in the job interview
A. Luck didn't favor him once again.
B. Someone fit the job better than Him.
C. Something went wrong with his CV.
13 What does the woman offer to do
A. Write a CV. B. Apply for another job. C. Practise interview questions.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16小题。
14. What are they talking about
A. Their favorite subjects.
B. Their performance in class.
C. Their preparation for the coming exam.
15. How does the woman feel about organic chemistry
A. It is beyond her ability.
B. It is difficult to understand.
C. It has too much to memorize.
6. According to the man, what is a good way to improve English reading comprehension.
A. Practising a lot B. Understanding the rules. C. Memorizing more words.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20 小题。
17. What was going on in the town where the speaker lived
A. A flood. B. A forest fire. C. An earthquake.
18. Why couldn't the speaker see the sun
A. It was getting darker.
B. It was raining cats and dogs.
C. The sky was covered by thick smoke.
19. Where was the speaker's son
A. He was abroad. B. He was in town. C. He was in the garden.
20. What did the speaker see on the road
A. Trees were burning. B. People were escaping. C. Animals were running.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunch time.
YumYum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.
1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common
A. They are based in hotels. B. They serve Nyonya dishes.
C. They need prior reservations. D. They offer breathtaking views.
2. Which restaurant serves western food
A. Mum’s Place. B. Cantaloupe.
C. Yum Yum Restaurant. D. Troika Sky Dining.
3. What’s special about Cantaloupe
A. It is a buffet restaurant. B. It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C. It has branches throughout Asia. D. It opens for lunch earlier than others.
B
The motivation for his invention came to Aarrav Anil last year when he saw his uncle Arjun, who has Parkinson’s disease, struggle to eat. Some food spilled (溢出) out of his mouth, the rest splattered (溅) on his clothes. Arjun attempted to keep his dignity but the frustration forced him to give up and call his helper to feed him.
The sight of his uncle’s shaking the spoon so violently inspired Aarrav, 17, from Bengaluru, south India, to turn to robotics. He locked himself in his room with microcontrollers, sensors, motors, and a 3D printer. What emerged was a prototype (原型) of a smart spoon that is now undergoing trials at the RV College of Physiotherapy in Bengaluru.
The sensors in the battery-operated spoon detect shaking on one side and activate movement on the other, effectively cancelling out shaking to keep the spoon stable.
“I’ve been fine tuning the design based on the college’s feedback-that it needs to be waterproof so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; that it must be removable so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork, ” Aarrav says.
For Aarrav it is the peak of a 10-year interest in mechanics that began when his mother bought him a Lego set. He has now represented India at more than 20 robotics competitions across the world.
When the blueprint for the smart spoon won first prize in the future innovators category at last year’s World Robot Olympiad in Germany, Aarrav felt encouraged to make the prototype.
More than 7 million people in India are estimated to have Parkinson’s disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged and which mainly affects people over the age of 50. Symptoms (症状) include involuntary shaking and stiff muscles. As the disease progresses, eating can become more difficult, forcing people to rely on help from others.
Aarrav’s ambition is that every family that has someone with Parkinson’s will have the smart spoon. He says his uncle Arjun’s words keep echoing (回响) in his mind: “Who would have thought such a small thing could mean the difference between dignity and indignity ”
4. What can Aarrav’s invention help people with Parkinson’s do
A. Control their physical balance. B. Boost their mood and relieve stress.
C. Maintain a good range of movement. D. Feed themselves more independently.
5. What does the underlined part “fine tuning” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Overturning. B. Reconsidering.
C. Conducting a study of. D. Making minor changes to.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Parkinson’s in India
A. To show prospects of Aarrav’s invention.
B. To reveal the nation’s poor health situation.
C. To popularize general knowledge of the disease.
D. To convince people to volunteer for social causes.
7. What can be learned about Aarrav from the text
A. He enjoys being alone. B. He has an innovative mind.
C. He used to be a health worker. D. He longed to be a businessman.
C
I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul. The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world. Words were what composed the questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves. Words were everything.
That belief changed.
In an ordinary math class my teacher posed a simple question: What’s 0.99 rounded to the nearest whole number Easy. When rounded to the nearest whole number, 0.99=1. Somehow, I thought even though 0.99 is only 0.01 away from 1, there’s still a 0.01 difference. That means even if two things are only a little different, they are still different, so doesn’t that make them completely different
My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9, which could also be expressed as 1=0.99999.... repeating itself without ever ending.
There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation. The left side was unchangeable, objective: it contained a number that ended. On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times. Yet, somehow, these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.
Lying in bed, I thought about how much the equation paralleled our existence. The left side of the equation represents that sometimes life itself is so unchangeable and so clear. The concrete, whole number of the day when you were born and the day when you would die. But then there is that gap in between life and death. The right side means a time and space full of limitless possibilities, and endless opportunities into the open future.
So that’s what life is. Objective but imaginative. Unchangeable but limitless. Life is an equation with two sides that balances itself out. Still, we can’t ever truly seem to put the perfect words to it. So possibly numbers can express ideas as eually well as words can. For now, let’s leave it at that: 1= 0.99999... and live a life like it.
8. What does the author emphasize about words in paragraph 1
A. Their wide variety. B. Their literary origins.
C. Their distinct sounds. D. Their expressive power.
9. What made the author find the equation fascinating
A. The repetition of a number. B. The way two different numbers are equal.
C. The question the teacher raised. D. The difference between the two numbers.
10. Which of the fllowing can replace the underlined word “paralleled” in paragraph 6
A. Measured. B. Composed. C. Mirrored. D. Influenced.
11. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Perfect Equation B. Numbers Build Equations
C. An Attractive Question D. Words Outperform Numbers
D
“Why does grandpa have ear hair ” Just a few years ago my child was so curious to know “why” and “how” that we had to cut off her questions five minutes before bedtime. Now a soon-to-be fourth grader, she says that she dislikes school because “it’s not fun to learn.” I am shocked. As a scientist and parent, I have done everything I can to promote a love of learning in my children. Where did I go wrong
My child’s experience is not unique. Developmental psychologist Susan Engel notes that curiosity defined as “spontaneous (自发的)” investigation and eagerness for new information-drops dramatically in children by the fourth grade.
In Wonder: Childhood and the Lifelong Love of Science, Yale psychologist Frank C. Keil details the development of wonder — a spontaneous passion to explore, discover, and understand. He takes us on a journey from its early development, when wonder drives common sense and scientific reasoning, through the drop-off in wonder that often occurs, to the trap of life in a society that devalues wonder.
As Keil notes, children are particularly rich in wonder while they are rapidly developing causal mechanisms (因果机制) in the preschool and early elementary school years. They are sensitive to the others’ knowledge and goals, and they expertly use their desire for questioning. Children’s questions, particularly those about “why” and “how” support the development of causal mechanisms which can be used to help their day-to-day reasoning.
Unfortunately, as Keil notes, “adults greatly underestimate young children’s causal mechanisms.” In the book, Wonder, Keil shows that we can support children’s ongoing wonder by playing games with them as partners, encouraging question-asking, and focusing on their abilities to reason and conclude.
A decline in wonder is not unavoidable. Keil reminds us that we can accept wonder as a desirable positive quality that exists in everyone. I value wonder deeply, and Wonder has given me hope by proposing a future for my children that will remain wonder-full.
12. What is a common problem among fourth graders
A. They upset their parents too often. B. They ask too many strange questions.
C. Their love for fun disappears quickly. D. Their desire to learn declines sharply.
13. What can be inferred about children’s causal mechanisms in paragraph 4
A They control children’s sensitivity. B. They slightly change in early childhood.
C. They hardly support children’s reasoning. D. They develop through children’s questioning.
14. How can parents support children’s ongoing wonder according to Keil
A. By monitoring their games. B. By welcoming inquiring minds.
C. By estimating their abilities. D. By providing reasonable conclusions.
15. What is the text
A. A book review. B. A news report. C. A research paper. D. A children’s story.
二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first. ____16____ There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize.
First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. ____17____ Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task.
Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. ____18____
Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. ____19____ If you think of the offense (冒犯) as an emotional bruise (瘀伤), think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals.
____20____ Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.
A. Forgiveness and acceptance may take time.
B. To give or receive a good apology is an art.
C. But with practice, everyone can learn to do it.
D. Listening to the response to our apologies is important.
E. Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting.
F. In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage.
G. Taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame for everything.
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共三节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last Christmas, I volunteered for WNWNB, a charity which takes surplus (剩余的) produce from New Covent Garden Market and ____21____ it to the local community.
The food was already in containers. So we set up the stand and got ready to distribute some Christmas ____22____. At first, it was ____23____. People seemed a bit suspicious of taking food for free. But they gradually ____24____ us and we had a fun afternoon singing carols and trying to ____25____ passersby to take our food.
It was then time to deliver meals to those who weren’t able to come. This is ____26____ things changed for me. The first door I knocked on was ____27____ by a woman in her 30s. She had children and looked absolutely worn out. I told her I was from WNWNB and gave her the ____28____ meals. It was probably only about two days’ worth of food but, the way she ____29____, I felt as if I was handing her gold.
I had similar responses to my next ____30____. In some cases, when people were elderly or alone, I’d go into their homes and have a brief ____31____ before heading off. Many felt ____32____, but I saw how happy they were to have another adult human to ____33____.
As a local politician I knock on doors and talk to people a lot, but there was something deeper about those ____34____ on Christmas Day. I finished my day at WNWNB a slightly different person from the one who ____35____.
21. A. distributes B. introduces C. sells D. exhibits
22. A. forgiveness B. images C. recipes D. cheer
23. A. easy B. nice C. slow D. safe
24. A. broke away from B. put up with C. cut in on D. warmed up to
25. A. threaten B. encourage C. allow D. command
26. A. why B. how C. where D. when
27. A. opened B. repaired C. cleaned D. guarded
28. A. costly B. unfinished C. deserted D. ready
29. A. declined B. reacted C. argued D. traded
30. A. purchases B. interviews C. deliveries D. schedules
31. A. meal B. chat C. report D. silence
32. A. proud B. free C. lonely D. content
33. A. connect with B. look after C. turn to D. rely on
34. A. conversations B. budgets C. explanations D. deals
35. A. hesitated B. started C. ignored D. struggled
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugar coated fruits on a stick. ____36____(classic), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ____37____ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ____38____(add)variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.
Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____39____(combine)of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.
Tanghulu is easier ____40____ (make)at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture ____41____ its temperature reaches 150 ℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer (扦) into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that’s coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when ____42____(bite)into.
Tanghulu is commonly eaten in the winter. You can find ____43____(travel)traders roaming (游荡) in the streets, selling this unique snack. If you want to try the sticky treat ____44____ (you), you can find Tanghulu stands near most of the popular tourist attractions in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one ____45____ try
第三节 单词填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列各句，根据汉语或首字母，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
46. As a teacher, you should know the s ________ and weaknesses of your students. (根据首字母单词拼写)
47. The fact is that a balanced diet can keep us e___________ every day. (根据首字母单词拼写)
48. Food supplies in the flood-stricken area are running out; we must act i___________ before there’s none left. (根据首字母单词拼写)
49. A__________ the city center, we saw a stone statue of about 10 meters in height. （根据首字母单词拼写）
50. They are f___________ underpaid for the work that they do. (根据首字母单词拼写)
51. Practicing the skill of breathing helps you get rid of ________ (消极) emotions naturally. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. Jane often makes a ________ (计划表)to remind herself of what she is to do the day. （根据汉语意思单词拼写）
53. I ________ (推荐) the book, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, to all my friends. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. ___________ (尽管) the ups and downs of the journey, he persisted until he reached the final destination. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. I can be your guide because I am ________ (熟悉) with this area.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
56. 假定你是李华，2024年元旦你校举行了登高迎新年活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 活动感想。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A climbing event to celebrate the New Year
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第二节 微写作（满分15分）
57. 主题：中国剪纸艺术
剪纸是中国最古老、最流行的民间艺术之一。它是中国独特的艺术瑰宝，也是中国非物质文化遗产(intangible cultural heritage)的重要代表。这种艺术形式灵感来源于中国百姓的日常生活。它不仅可以被用来装饰家庭，也象征人们对幸福平安的美好祈愿。同中华5000年灿烂文明的其他文化瑰宝一样，剪纸自古以来代表着中国人民对美好生活的追求(pursuit)。在中外文明交流中，剪纸的文化价值正走向世界。
Chinese Paper-cutting
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答案版
2024-2025学年第一学期高一英语12月考试卷
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，并标在调研卷的相应位置。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 is the topic of the dialogue
A. A paper. B. A speech C. A teacher.
2. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Talking on the phone. B. Chatting face to face. C. Making a video call.
3. How long will the woman wait for the next train
A. 10 minutes. B.20 minutes C.30 minutes.
4. Why should the woman learn Spanish according to the man
A. To live comfortably. B. To make more friends. C. To learn culture-better.
5. What does the man mean
A. He isn't good at mathematics.
B. He doesn't want to drive anymore.
C. He is familiar with the road to New York.
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小题。
6. What. is the relationship between the two speakers
A. Workmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. What will the man do next
A. Buy lunch for them. B. Turn on the air purifier. C. Get a mask for the woman.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10小题。
8. In which city does the dialogue most probably take place
A. Tokyo. B. London. C. Beijing.
9. Which might be a choice of the man
A. Mapo Tofu. B. Fish and chips. C. Beijing Roast Duck.
10. When does the man like his soup served
A. Before the food. B. Together with the food. C. After the food.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13小题。
11. How does Alex feel about the job interview
A Disappointed. B. Regretful. C. Worried.
12. Why did Alex fail in the job interview
A. Luck didn't favor him once again.
B. Someone fit the job better than Him.
C. Something went wrong with his CV.
13 What does the woman offer to do
A. Write a CV. B. Apply for another job. C. Practise interview questions.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16小题。
14. What are they talking about
A. Their favorite subjects.
B. Their performance in class.
C. Their preparation for the coming exam.
15. How does the woman feel about organic chemistry
A. It is beyond her ability.
B. It is difficult to understand.
C. It has too much to memorize.
6. According to the man, what is a good way to improve English reading comprehension.
A. Practising a lot B. Understanding the rules. C. Memorizing more words.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20 小题。
17. What was going on in the town where the speaker lived
A. A flood. B. A forest fire. C. An earthquake.
18. Why couldn't the speaker see the sun
A. It was getting darker.
B. It was raining cats and dogs.
C. The sky was covered by thick smoke.
19. Where was the speaker's son
A. He was abroad. B. He was in town. C. He was in the garden.
20. What did the speaker see on the road
A. Trees were burning. B. People were escaping. C. Animals were running.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunch time.
YumYum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.
1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common
A. They are based in hotels. B. They serve Nyonya dishes.
C. They need prior reservations. D. They offer breathtaking views.
2. Which restaurant serves western food
A. Mum’s Place. B. Cantaloupe.
C. Yum Yum Restaurant. D. Troika Sky Dining.
3. What’s special about Cantaloupe
A. It is a buffet restaurant. B. It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C. It has branches throughout Asia. D. It opens for lunch earlier than others.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
B
The motivation for his invention came to Aarrav Anil last year when he saw his uncle Arjun, who has Parkinson’s disease, struggle to eat. Some food spilled (溢出) out of his mouth, the rest splattered (溅) on his clothes. Arjun attempted to keep his dignity but the frustration forced him to give up and call his helper to feed him.
The sight of his uncle’s shaking the spoon so violently inspired Aarrav, 17, from Bengaluru, south India, to turn to robotics. He locked himself in his room with microcontrollers, sensors, motors, and a 3D printer. What emerged was a prototype (原型) of a smart spoon that is now undergoing trials at the RV College of Physiotherapy in Bengaluru.
The sensors in the battery-operated spoon detect shaking on one side and activate movement on the other, effectively cancelling out shaking to keep the spoon stable.
“I’ve been fine tuning the design based on the college’s feedback-that it needs to be waterproof so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; that it must be removable so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork, ” Aarrav says.
For Aarrav it is the peak of a 10-year interest in mechanics that began when his mother bought him a Lego set. He has now represented India at more than 20 robotics competitions across the world.
When the blueprint for the smart spoon won first prize in the future innovators category at last year’s World Robot Olympiad in Germany, Aarrav felt encouraged to make the prototype.
More than 7 million people in India are estimated to have Parkinson’s disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged and which mainly affects people over the age of 50. Symptoms (症状) include involuntary shaking and stiff muscles. As the disease progresses, eating can become more difficult, forcing people to rely on help from others.
Aarrav’s ambition is that every family that has someone with Parkinson’s will have the smart spoon. He says his uncle Arjun’s words keep echoing (回响) in his mind: “Who would have thought such a small thing could mean the difference between dignity and indignity ”
4. What can Aarrav’s invention help people with Parkinson’s do
A. Control their physical balance. B. Boost their mood and relieve stress.
C. Maintain a good range of movement. D. Feed themselves more independently.
5. What does the underlined part “fine tuning” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Overturning. B. Reconsidering.
C. Conducting a study of. D. Making minor changes to.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Parkinson’s in India
A. To show prospects of Aarrav’s invention.
B. To reveal the nation’s poor health situation.
C. To popularize general knowledge of the disease.
D. To convince people to volunteer for social causes.
7. What can be learned about Aarrav from the text
A. He enjoys being alone. B. He has an innovative mind.
C. He used to be a health worker. D. He longed to be a businessman.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul. The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world. Words were what composed the questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves. Words were everything.
That belief changed.
In an ordinary math class my teacher posed a simple question: What’s 0.99 rounded to the nearest whole number Easy. When rounded to the nearest whole number, 0.99=1. Somehow, I thought even though 0.99 is only 0.01 away from 1, there’s still a 0.01 difference. That means even if two things are only a little different, they are still different, so doesn’t that make them completely different
My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9, which could also be expressed as 1=0.99999.... repeating itself without ever ending.
There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation. The left side was unchangeable, objective: it contained a number that ended. On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times. Yet, somehow, these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.
Lying in bed, I thought about how much the equation paralleled our existence. The left side of the equation represents that sometimes life itself is so unchangeable and so clear. The concrete, whole number of the day when you were born and the day when you would die. But then there is that gap in between life and death. The right side means a time and space full of limitless possibilities, and endless opportunities into the open future.
So that’s what life is. Objective but imaginative. Unchangeable but limitless. Life is an equation with two sides that balances itself out. Still, we can’t ever truly seem to put the perfect words to it. So possibly numbers can express ideas as eually well as words can. For now, let’s leave it at that: 1= 0.99999... and live a life like it.
8. What does the author emphasize about words in paragraph 1
A. Their wide variety. B. Their literary origins.
C. Their distinct sounds. D. Their expressive power.
9. What made the author find the equation fascinating
A. The repetition of a number. B. The way two different numbers are equal.
C. The question the teacher raised. D. The difference between the two numbers.
10. Which of the fllowing can replace the underlined word “paralleled” in paragraph 6
A. Measured. B. Composed. C. Mirrored. D. Influenced.
11. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Perfect Equation B. Numbers Build Equations
C. An Attractive Question D. Words Outperform Numbers
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A
D
“Why does grandpa have ear hair ” Just a few years ago my child was so curious to know “why” and “how” that we had to cut off her questions five minutes before bedtime. Now a soon-to-be fourth grader, she says that she dislikes school because “it’s not fun to learn.” I am shocked. As a scientist and parent, I have done everything I can to promote a love of learning in my children. Where did I go wrong
My child’s experience is not unique. Developmental psychologist Susan Engel notes that curiosity defined as “spontaneous (自发的)” investigation and eagerness for new information-drops dramatically in children by the fourth grade.
In Wonder: Childhood and the Lifelong Love of Science, Yale psychologist Frank C. Keil details the development of wonder — a spontaneous passion to explore, discover, and understand. He takes us on a journey from its early development, when wonder drives common sense and scientific reasoning, through the drop-off in wonder that often occurs, to the trap of life in a society that devalues wonder.
As Keil notes, children are particularly rich in wonder while they are rapidly developing causal mechanisms (因果机制) in the preschool and early elementary school years. They are sensitive to the others’ knowledge and goals, and they expertly use their desire for questioning. Children’s questions, particularly those about “why” and “how” support the development of causal mechanisms which can be used to help their day-to-day reasoning.
Unfortunately, as Keil notes, “adults greatly underestimate young children’s causal mechanisms.” In the book, Wonder, Keil shows that we can support children’s ongoing wonder by playing games with them as partners, encouraging question-asking, and focusing on their abilities to reason and conclude.
A decline in wonder is not unavoidable. Keil reminds us that we can accept wonder as a desirable positive quality that exists in everyone. I value wonder deeply, and Wonder has given me hope by proposing a future for my children that will remain wonder-full.
12. What is a common problem among fourth graders
A. They upset their parents too often. B. They ask too many strange questions.
C. Their love for fun disappears quickly. D. Their desire to learn declines sharply.
13. What can be inferred about children’s causal mechanisms in paragraph 4
A They control children’s sensitivity. B. They slightly change in early childhood.
C. They hardly support children’s reasoning. D. They develop through children’s questioning.
14. How can parents support children’s ongoing wonder according to Keil
A. By monitoring their games. B. By welcoming inquiring minds.
C. By estimating their abilities. D. By providing reasonable conclusions.
15. What is the text
A. A book review. B. A news report. C. A research paper. D. A children’s story.
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. B 15. A
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first. ____16____ There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize.
First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. ____17____ Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task.
Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. ____18____
Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. ____19____ If you think of the offense (冒犯) as an emotional bruise (瘀伤), think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals.
____20____ Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.
A. Forgiveness and acceptance may take time.
B. To give or receive a good apology is an art.
C. But with practice, everyone can learn to do it.
D. Listening to the response to our apologies is important.
E. Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting.
F. In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage.
G. Taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame for everything.
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. F 19. A 20. D
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共三节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last Christmas, I volunteered for WNWNB, a charity which takes surplus (剩余的) produce from New Covent Garden Market and ____21____ it to the local community.
The food was already in containers. So we set up the stand and got ready to distribute some Christmas ____22____. At first, it was ____23____. People seemed a bit suspicious of taking food for free. But they gradually ____24____ us and we had a fun afternoon singing carols and trying to ____25____ passersby to take our food.
It was then time to deliver meals to those who weren’t able to come. This is ____26____ things changed for me. The first door I knocked on was ____27____ by a woman in her 30s. She had children and looked absolutely worn out. I told her I was from WNWNB and gave her the ____28____ meals. It was probably only about two days’ worth of food but, the way she ____29____, I felt as if I was handing her gold.
I had similar responses to my next ____30____. In some cases, when people were elderly or alone, I’d go into their homes and have a brief ____31____ before heading off. Many felt ____32____, but I saw how happy they were to have another adult human to ____33____.
As a local politician I knock on doors and talk to people a lot, but there was something deeper about those ____34____ on Christmas Day. I finished my day at WNWNB a slightly different person from the one who ____35____.
21. A. distributes B. introduces C. sells D. exhibits
22. A. forgiveness B. images C. recipes D. cheer
23. A. easy B. nice C. slow D. safe
24. A. broke away from B. put up with C. cut in on D. warmed up to
25. A. threaten B. encourage C. allow D. command
26. A. why B. how C. where D. when
27. A. opened B. repaired C. cleaned D. guarded
28. A. costly B. unfinished C. deserted D. ready
29. A. declined B. reacted C. argued D. traded
30. A. purchases B. interviews C. deliveries D. schedules
31. A. meal B. chat C. report D. silence
32. A. proud B. free C. lonely D. content
33. A. connect with B. look after C. turn to D. rely on
34. A. conversations B. budgets C. explanations D. deals
35. A. hesitated B. started C. ignored D. struggled
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. A 35. B
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugar coated fruits on a stick. ____36____(classic), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ____37____ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ____38____(add)variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.
Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____39____(combine)of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.
Tanghulu is easier ____40____ (make)at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture ____41____ its temperature reaches 150 ℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer (扦) into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that’s coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when ____42____(bite)into.
Tanghulu is commonly eaten in the winter. You can find ____43____(travel)traders roaming (游荡) in the streets, selling this unique snack. If you want to try the sticky treat ____44____ (you), you can find Tanghulu stands near most of the popular tourist attractions in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one ____45____ try
【答案】36. Classically
37. in 38. have added
bination
40. to make
41. until##till
42. bitten 43. travelling
44. yourself
45. a
第三节 单词填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列各句，根据汉语或首字母，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
46. As a teacher, you should know the s ________ and weaknesses of your students. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】strengths##trengths
47. The fact is that a balanced diet can keep us e___________ every day. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】energetic##nergetic
48. Food supplies in the flood-stricken area are running out; we must act i___________ before there’s none left. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】immediately##mmediately
49. A__________ the city center, we saw a stone statue of about 10 meters in height. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】Approaching
50. They are f___________ underpaid for the work that they do. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】frequently##requently
51. Practicing the skill of breathing helps you get rid of ________ (消极) emotions naturally. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】negative
52. Jane often makes a ________ (计划表)to remind herself of what she is to do the day. （根据汉语意思单词拼写）
【答案】schedule
53. I ________ (推荐) the book, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, to all my friends. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】recommend
54. ___________ (尽管) the ups and downs of the journey, he persisted until he reached the final destination. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Despite
55. I can be your guide because I am ________ (熟悉) with this area.
【答案】familiar
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
56. 假定你是李华，2024年元旦你校举行了登高迎新年活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 活动感想。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A climbing event to celebrate the New Year
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 A climbing event to celebrate the New Year
On New Year’s Day 2024, our school held a climbing event to celebrate the New Year.
At seven o’clock in the morning on January 1, the students who participated in the mountaineering set out for the highest peak under the leadership of the school principal. They were in high spirits and full of energy, seeming to compare with the mountaintop, and the sun to compete against the sun for the sunshine.
In the process of climbing, the students enjoyed the scenery and felt the grace of nature! In the New Year, I hope everyone can climb high and look far, struggling for ourselves and having the courage to venture! Faced with difficulties, we can embrace the future positively, with full confidence and bravery!
第二节 微写作（满分15分）
57. 主题：中国剪纸艺术
剪纸是中国最古老、最流行的民间艺术之一。它是中国独特的艺术瑰宝，也是中国非物质文化遗产(intangible cultural heritage)的重要代表。这种艺术形式灵感来源于中国百姓的日常生活。它不仅可以被用来装饰家庭，也象征人们对幸福平安的美好祈愿。同中华5000年灿烂文明的其他文化瑰宝一样，剪纸自古以来代表着中国人民对美好生活的追求(pursuit)。在中外文明交流中，剪纸的文化价值正走向世界。
Chinese Paper-cutting
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 Paper-cutting is one of the oldest and the most popular folk arts in China. It is a unique artistic treasure, as well as an important representative of Chinese intangible cultural heritage.
The art form takes inspiration from the daily lives of Chinese people. It can not only be used to decorate homes but also symbolize people’s wishes for happiness and safety.
Like other cultural treasures of China’s 5000-year-old splendid civilization, paper-cutting represents Chinese people’s pursuit of a better life since ancient times. In the exchange between Chinese and foreign civilizations, the cultural value of paper cutting is walking to the world.
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，并标在调研卷的相应位置。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 is the topic of the dialogue
A. A paper. B. A speech C. A teacher.
2. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Talking on the phone. B. Chatting face to face. C. Making a video call.
3. How long will the woman wait for the next train
A. 10 minutes. B.20 minutes C.30 minutes.
4. Why should the woman learn Spanish according to the man
A. To live comfortably. B. To make more friends. C. To learn culture-better.
5. What does the man mean
A. He isn't good at mathematics.
B. He doesn't want to drive anymore.
C. He is familiar with the road to New York.
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小题。
6. What. is the relationship between the two speakers
A. Workmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. What will the man do next
A. Buy lunch for them. B. Turn on the air purifier. C. Get a mask for the woman.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10小题。
8. In which city does the dialogue most probably take place
A. Tokyo. B. London. C. Beijing.
9. Which might be a choice of the man
A. Mapo Tofu. B. Fish and chips. C. Beijing Roast Duck.
10. When does the man like his soup served
A. Before the food. B. Together with the food. C. After the food.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13小题。
11. How does Alex feel about the job interview
A Disappointed. B. Regretful. C. Worried.
12. Why did Alex fail in the job interview
A. Luck didn't favor him once again.
B. Someone fit the job better than Him.
C. Something went wrong with his CV.
13 What does the woman offer to do
A. Write a CV. B. Apply for another job. C. Practise interview questions.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16小题。
14. What are they talking about
A. Their favorite subjects.
B. Their performance in class.
C. Their preparation for the coming exam.
15. How does the woman feel about organic chemistry
A. It is beyond her ability.
B. It is difficult to understand.
C. It has too much to memorize.
6. According to the man, what is a good way to improve English reading comprehension.
A. Practising a lot B. Understanding the rules. C. Memorizing more words.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20 小题。
17. What was going on in the town where the speaker lived
A. A flood. B. A forest fire. C. An earthquake.
18. Why couldn't the speaker see the sun
A. It was getting darker.
B. It was raining cats and dogs.
C. The sky was covered by thick smoke.
19. Where was the speaker's son
A. He was abroad. B. He was in town. C. He was in the garden.
20. What did the speaker see on the road
A. Trees were burning. B. People were escaping. C. Animals were running.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunch time.
YumYum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.
1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common
A. They are based in hotels. B. They serve Nyonya dishes.
C. They need prior reservations. D. They offer breathtaking views.
2. Which restaurant serves western food
A. Mum’s Place. B. Cantaloupe.
C. Yum Yum Restaurant. D. Troika Sky Dining.
3. What’s special about Cantaloupe
A. It is a buffet restaurant. B. It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C. It has branches throughout Asia. D. It opens for lunch earlier than others.
B
The motivation for his invention came to Aarrav Anil last year when he saw his uncle Arjun, who has Parkinson’s disease, struggle to eat. Some food spilled (溢出) out of his mouth, the rest splattered (溅) on his clothes. Arjun attempted to keep his dignity but the frustration forced him to give up and call his helper to feed him.
The sight of his uncle’s shaking the spoon so violently inspired Aarrav, 17, from Bengaluru, south India, to turn to robotics. He locked himself in his room with microcontrollers, sensors, motors, and a 3D printer. What emerged was a prototype (原型) of a smart spoon that is now undergoing trials at the RV College of Physiotherapy in Bengaluru.
The sensors in the battery-operated spoon detect shaking on one side and activate movement on the other, effectively cancelling out shaking to keep the spoon stable.
“I’ve been fine tuning the design based on the college’s feedback-that it needs to be waterproof so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; that it must be removable so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork, ” Aarrav says.
For Aarrav it is the peak of a 10-year interest in mechanics that began when his mother bought him a Lego set. He has now represented India at more than 20 robotics competitions across the world.
When the blueprint for the smart spoon won first prize in the future innovators category at last year’s World Robot Olympiad in Germany, Aarrav felt encouraged to make the prototype.
More than 7 million people in India are estimated to have Parkinson’s disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged and which mainly affects people over the age of 50. Symptoms (症状) include involuntary shaking and stiff muscles. As the disease progresses, eating can become more difficult, forcing people to rely on help from others.
Aarrav’s ambition is that every family that has someone with Parkinson’s will have the smart spoon. He says his uncle Arjun’s words keep echoing (回响) in his mind: “Who would have thought such a small thing could mean the difference between dignity and indignity ”
4. What can Aarrav’s invention help people with Parkinson’s do
A. Control their physical balance. B. Boost their mood and relieve stress.
C. Maintain a good range of movement. D. Feed themselves more independently.
5. What does the underlined part “fine tuning” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Overturning. B. Reconsidering.
C. Conducting a study of. D. Making minor changes to.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Parkinson’s in India
A. To show prospects of Aarrav’s invention.
B. To reveal the nation’s poor health situation.
C. To popularize general knowledge of the disease.
D. To convince people to volunteer for social causes.
7. What can be learned about Aarrav from the text
A. He enjoys being alone. B. He has an innovative mind.
C. He used to be a health worker. D. He longed to be a businessman.
C
I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul. The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world. Words were what composed the questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves. Words were everything.
That belief changed.
In an ordinary math class my teacher posed a simple question: What’s 0.99 rounded to the nearest whole number Easy. When rounded to the nearest whole number, 0.99=1. Somehow, I thought even though 0.99 is only 0.01 away from 1, there’s still a 0.01 difference. That means even if two things are only a little different, they are still different, so doesn’t that make them completely different
My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9, which could also be expressed as 1=0.99999.... repeating itself without ever ending.
There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation. The left side was unchangeable, objective: it contained a number that ended. On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times. Yet, somehow, these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.
Lying in bed, I thought about how much the equation paralleled our existence. The left side of the equation represents that sometimes life itself is so unchangeable and so clear. The concrete, whole number of the day when you were born and the day when you would die. But then there is that gap in between life and death. The right side means a time and space full of limitless possibilities, and endless opportunities into the open future.
So that’s what life is. Objective but imaginative. Unchangeable but limitless. Life is an equation with two sides that balances itself out. Still, we can’t ever truly seem to put the perfect words to it. So possibly numbers can express ideas as eually well as words can. For now, let’s leave it at that: 1= 0.99999... and live a life like it.
8. What does the author emphasize about words in paragraph 1
A. Their wide variety. B. Their literary origins.
C. Their distinct sounds. D. Their expressive power.
9. What made the author find the equation fascinating
A. The repetition of a number. B. The way two different numbers are equal.
C. The question the teacher raised. D. The difference between the two numbers.
10. Which of the fllowing can replace the underlined word “paralleled” in paragraph 6
A. Measured. B. Composed. C. Mirrored. D. Influenced.
11. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Perfect Equation B. Numbers Build Equations
C. An Attractive Question D. Words Outperform Numbers
D
“Why does grandpa have ear hair ” Just a few years ago my child was so curious to know “why” and “how” that we had to cut off her questions five minutes before bedtime. Now a soon-to-be fourth grader, she says that she dislikes school because “it’s not fun to learn.” I am shocked. As a scientist and parent, I have done everything I can to promote a love of learning in my children. Where did I go wrong
My child’s experience is not unique. Developmental psychologist Susan Engel notes that curiosity defined as “spontaneous (自发的)” investigation and eagerness for new information-drops dramatically in children by the fourth grade.
In Wonder: Childhood and the Lifelong Love of Science, Yale psychologist Frank C. Keil details the development of wonder — a spontaneous passion to explore, discover, and understand. He takes us on a journey from its early development, when wonder drives common sense and scientific reasoning, through the drop-off in wonder that often occurs, to the trap of life in a society that devalues wonder.
As Keil notes, children are particularly rich in wonder while they are rapidly developing causal mechanisms (因果机制) in the preschool and early elementary school years. They are sensitive to the others’ knowledge and goals, and they expertly use their desire for questioning. Children’s questions, particularly those about “why” and “how” support the development of causal mechanisms which can be used to help their day-to-day reasoning.
Unfortunately, as Keil notes, “adults greatly underestimate young children’s causal mechanisms.” In the book, Wonder, Keil shows that we can support children’s ongoing wonder by playing games with them as partners, encouraging question-asking, and focusing on their abilities to reason and conclude.
A decline in wonder is not unavoidable. Keil reminds us that we can accept wonder as a desirable positive quality that exists in everyone. I value wonder deeply, and Wonder has given me hope by proposing a future for my children that will remain wonder-full.
12. What is a common problem among fourth graders
A. They upset their parents too often. B. They ask too many strange questions.
C. Their love for fun disappears quickly. D. Their desire to learn declines sharply.
13. What can be inferred about children’s causal mechanisms in paragraph 4
A They control children’s sensitivity. B. They slightly change in early childhood.
C. They hardly support children’s reasoning. D. They develop through children’s questioning.
14. How can parents support children’s ongoing wonder according to Keil
A. By monitoring their games. B. By welcoming inquiring minds.
C. By estimating their abilities. D. By providing reasonable conclusions.
15. What is the text
A. A book review. B. A news report. C. A research paper. D. A children’s story.
二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first. ____16____ There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize.
First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. ____17____ Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task.
Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. ____18____
Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. ____19____ If you think of the offense (冒犯) as an emotional bruise (瘀伤), think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals.
____20____ Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.
A. Forgiveness and acceptance may take time.
B. To give or receive a good apology is an art.
C. But with practice, everyone can learn to do it.
D. Listening to the response to our apologies is important.
E. Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting.
F. In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage.
G. Taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame for everything.
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共三节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last Christmas, I volunteered for WNWNB, a charity which takes surplus (剩余的) produce from New Covent Garden Market and ____21____ it to the local community.
The food was already in containers. So we set up the stand and got ready to distribute some Christmas ____22____. At first, it was ____23____. People seemed a bit suspicious of taking food for free. But they gradually ____24____ us and we had a fun afternoon singing carols and trying to ____25____ passersby to take our food.
It was then time to deliver meals to those who weren’t able to come. This is ____26____ things changed for me. The first door I knocked on was ____27____ by a woman in her 30s. She had children and looked absolutely worn out. I told her I was from WNWNB and gave her the ____28____ meals. It was probably only about two days’ worth of food but, the way she ____29____, I felt as if I was handing her gold.
I had similar responses to my next ____30____. In some cases, when people were elderly or alone, I’d go into their homes and have a brief ____31____ before heading off. Many felt ____32____, but I saw how happy they were to have another adult human to ____33____.
As a local politician I knock on doors and talk to people a lot, but there was something deeper about those ____34____ on Christmas Day. I finished my day at WNWNB a slightly different person from the one who ____35____.
21. A. distributes B. introduces C. sells D. exhibits
22. A. forgiveness B. images C. recipes D. cheer
23. A. easy B. nice C. slow D. safe
24. A. broke away from B. put up with C. cut in on D. warmed up to
25. A. threaten B. encourage C. allow D. command
26. A. why B. how C. where D. when
27. A. opened B. repaired C. cleaned D. guarded
28. A. costly B. unfinished C. deserted D. ready
29. A. declined B. reacted C. argued D. traded
30. A. purchases B. interviews C. deliveries D. schedules
31. A. meal B. chat C. report D. silence
32. A. proud B. free C. lonely D. content
33. A. connect with B. look after C. turn to D. rely on
34. A. conversations B. budgets C. explanations D. deals
35. A. hesitated B. started C. ignored D. struggled
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugar coated fruits on a stick. ____36____(classic), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ____37____ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ____38____(add)variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.
Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____39____(combine)of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.
Tanghulu is easier ____40____ (make)at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture ____41____ its temperature reaches 150 ℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer (扦) into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that’s coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when ____42____(bite)into.
Tanghulu is commonly eaten in the winter. You can find ____43____(travel)traders roaming (游荡) in the streets, selling this unique snack. If you want to try the sticky treat ____44____ (you), you can find Tanghulu stands near most of the popular tourist attractions in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one ____45____ try
第三节 单词填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列各句，根据汉语或首字母，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
46. As a teacher, you should know the s ________ and weaknesses of your students. (根据首字母单词拼写)
47. The fact is that a balanced diet can keep us e___________ every day. (根据首字母单词拼写)
48. Food supplies in the flood-stricken area are running out; we must act i___________ before there’s none left. (根据首字母单词拼写)
49. A__________ the city center, we saw a stone statue of about 10 meters in height. （根据首字母单词拼写）
50. They are f___________ underpaid for the work that they do. (根据首字母单词拼写)
51. Practicing the skill of breathing helps you get rid of ________ (消极) emotions naturally. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
52. Jane often makes a ________ (计划表)to remind herself of what she is to do the day. （根据汉语意思单词拼写）
53. I ________ (推荐) the book, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, to all my friends. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. ___________ (尽管) the ups and downs of the journey, he persisted until he reached the final destination. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. I can be your guide because I am ________ (熟悉) with this area.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
56. 假定你是李华，2024年元旦你校举行了登高迎新年活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 活动感想。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A climbing event to celebrate the New Year
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第二节 微写作（满分15分）
57. 主题：中国剪纸艺术
剪纸是中国最古老、最流行的民间艺术之一。它是中国独特的艺术瑰宝，也是中国非物质文化遗产(intangible cultural heritage)的重要代表。这种艺术形式灵感来源于中国百姓的日常生活。它不仅可以被用来装饰家庭，也象征人们对幸福平安的美好祈愿。同中华5000年灿烂文明的其他文化瑰宝一样，剪纸自古以来代表着中国人民对美好生活的追求(pursuit)。在中外文明交流中，剪纸的文化价值正走向世界。
Chinese Paper-cutting
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答案版
2024-2025学年第一学期高一英语12月考试卷
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，并标在调研卷的相应位置。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 is the topic of the dialogue
A. A paper. B. A speech C. A teacher.
2. What are the speakers probably doing
A. Talking on the phone. B. Chatting face to face. C. Making a video call.
3. How long will the woman wait for the next train
A. 10 minutes. B.20 minutes C.30 minutes.
4. Why should the woman learn Spanish according to the man
A. To live comfortably. B. To make more friends. C. To learn culture-better.
5. What does the man mean
A. He isn't good at mathematics.
B. He doesn't want to drive anymore.
C. He is familiar with the road to New York.
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小题。
6. What. is the relationship between the two speakers
A. Workmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Teacher and student.
7. What will the man do next
A. Buy lunch for them. B. Turn on the air purifier. C. Get a mask for the woman.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10小题。
8. In which city does the dialogue most probably take place
A. Tokyo. B. London. C. Beijing.
9. Which might be a choice of the man
A. Mapo Tofu. B. Fish and chips. C. Beijing Roast Duck.
10. When does the man like his soup served
A. Before the food. B. Together with the food. C. After the food.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13小题。
11. How does Alex feel about the job interview
A Disappointed. B. Regretful. C. Worried.
12. Why did Alex fail in the job interview
A. Luck didn't favor him once again.
B. Someone fit the job better than Him.
C. Something went wrong with his CV.
13 What does the woman offer to do
A. Write a CV. B. Apply for another job. C. Practise interview questions.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16小题。
14. What are they talking about
A. Their favorite subjects.
B. Their performance in class.
C. Their preparation for the coming exam.
15. How does the woman feel about organic chemistry
A. It is beyond her ability.
B. It is difficult to understand.
C. It has too much to memorize.
6. According to the man, what is a good way to improve English reading comprehension.
A. Practising a lot B. Understanding the rules. C. Memorizing more words.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20 小题。
17. What was going on in the town where the speaker lived
A. A flood. B. A forest fire. C. An earthquake.
18. Why couldn't the speaker see the sun
A. It was getting darker.
B. It was raining cats and dogs.
C. The sky was covered by thick smoke.
19. Where was the speaker's son
A. He was abroad. B. He was in town. C. He was in the garden.
20. What did the speaker see on the road
A. Trees were burning. B. People were escaping. C. Animals were running.
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项。
A
Where to Eat in Kuala Lumpur
Great restaurants in Kuala Lumpur offer a genuine global dining experience. Whether you are looking to enjoy hearty comfort food or some local delicacies, the city’s dining scene satisfies all comers.
Mum’s Place
Nothing brings more comfort than mom’s cooking. With recipes inspired by the owners’ mother, this restaurant brings you Nyonya dishes that are truly Malaysian. Located in the district of Damansara Perdana, Mum’s Place is a neighbourhood restaurant with its main customers from residents nearby. Some of the best dishes include cencaru fish, devil curry chicken and beef rendang.
Cantaloupe
Located about 20 minutes from downtown Malacca, it is a home-based eatery with about 10 tables manned by four operators. Unlike most restaurants, food is self-service here, with dishes placed on catering pans for customers to choose from. It serves traditional Malaysian dishes with distinct Chinese influences. You will find rice dumplings and chicken rendang among the offerings. It has two branches in the city. Their dishes sell out fast, so it’d be best to head there before lunch time.
YumYum Restaurant
Situated in the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel, Yum Yum Restaurant is among the locals’ many favourite spots to dine at. It offers an interesting Nyonya and Thai food with Chinese influences that make them stand out. The classic dishes include sambal petai prawns, assam fish head and Yum Yum egg. It can get crowded here, so it’d be best to head there early or call ahead for reservations.
Troika Sky Dining
Offering fine dining, the impressive Troika Sky Dining undoubtedly stands out from the pack. Set on the 23rd floor of Tower B of The Troika, it goes without saying that the cloud-skimming views here are something else entirely. The food is what helped it stand out. It serves award-winning French, Italian, Greek, and Spanish food and adventurous menu of high-end pizzas and pasta.
1. What do Mum’s Place and Yum Yum Restaurant have in common
A. They are based in hotels. B. They serve Nyonya dishes.
C. They need prior reservations. D. They offer breathtaking views.
2. Which restaurant serves western food
A. Mum’s Place. B. Cantaloupe.
C. Yum Yum Restaurant. D. Troika Sky Dining.
3. What’s special about Cantaloupe
A. It is a buffet restaurant. B. It serves hard-to-find dishes.
C. It has branches throughout Asia. D. It opens for lunch earlier than others.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. A
B
The motivation for his invention came to Aarrav Anil last year when he saw his uncle Arjun, who has Parkinson’s disease, struggle to eat. Some food spilled (溢出) out of his mouth, the rest splattered (溅) on his clothes. Arjun attempted to keep his dignity but the frustration forced him to give up and call his helper to feed him.
The sight of his uncle’s shaking the spoon so violently inspired Aarrav, 17, from Bengaluru, south India, to turn to robotics. He locked himself in his room with microcontrollers, sensors, motors, and a 3D printer. What emerged was a prototype (原型) of a smart spoon that is now undergoing trials at the RV College of Physiotherapy in Bengaluru.
The sensors in the battery-operated spoon detect shaking on one side and activate movement on the other, effectively cancelling out shaking to keep the spoon stable.
“I’ve been fine tuning the design based on the college’s feedback-that it needs to be waterproof so that it can be washed without damaging all the electronics inside; that it must be removable so it can be cleaned and replaced by a fork, ” Aarrav says.
For Aarrav it is the peak of a 10-year interest in mechanics that began when his mother bought him a Lego set. He has now represented India at more than 20 robotics competitions across the world.
When the blueprint for the smart spoon won first prize in the future innovators category at last year’s World Robot Olympiad in Germany, Aarrav felt encouraged to make the prototype.
More than 7 million people in India are estimated to have Parkinson’s disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged and which mainly affects people over the age of 50. Symptoms (症状) include involuntary shaking and stiff muscles. As the disease progresses, eating can become more difficult, forcing people to rely on help from others.
Aarrav’s ambition is that every family that has someone with Parkinson’s will have the smart spoon. He says his uncle Arjun’s words keep echoing (回响) in his mind: “Who would have thought such a small thing could mean the difference between dignity and indignity ”
4. What can Aarrav’s invention help people with Parkinson’s do
A. Control their physical balance. B. Boost their mood and relieve stress.
C. Maintain a good range of movement. D. Feed themselves more independently.
5. What does the underlined part “fine tuning” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Overturning. B. Reconsidering.
C. Conducting a study of. D. Making minor changes to.
6. What is the author’s purpose in mentioning Parkinson’s in India
A. To show prospects of Aarrav’s invention.
B. To reveal the nation’s poor health situation.
C. To popularize general knowledge of the disease.
D. To convince people to volunteer for social causes.
7. What can be learned about Aarrav from the text
A. He enjoys being alone. B. He has an innovative mind.
C. He used to be a health worker. D. He longed to be a businessman.
【答案】4. D 5. D 6. A 7. B
C
I used to believe that only words could catch the essence of the human soul. The literary works contained such distinct stories that they shaped the way we saw the world. Words were what composed the questions we sought to uncover and the answers to those questions themselves. Words were everything.
That belief changed.
In an ordinary math class my teacher posed a simple question: What’s 0.99 rounded to the nearest whole number Easy. When rounded to the nearest whole number, 0.99=1. Somehow, I thought even though 0.99 is only 0.01 away from 1, there’s still a 0.01 difference. That means even if two things are only a little different, they are still different, so doesn’t that make them completely different
My teacher answered my question by presenting another equation (等式): 1= 0.9, which could also be expressed as 1=0.99999.... repeating itself without ever ending.
There was something mysterious but fascinating about the equation. The left side was unchangeable, objective: it contained a number that ended. On the right was something endless, number repeating itself limitless times. Yet, somehow, these two opposed things were connected by an equal sign.
Lying in bed, I thought about how much the equation paralleled our existence. The left side of the equation represents that sometimes life itself is so unchangeable and so clear. The concrete, whole number of the day when you were born and the day when you would die. But then there is that gap in between life and death. The right side means a time and space full of limitless possibilities, and endless opportunities into the open future.
So that’s what life is. Objective but imaginative. Unchangeable but limitless. Life is an equation with two sides that balances itself out. Still, we can’t ever truly seem to put the perfect words to it. So possibly numbers can express ideas as eually well as words can. For now, let’s leave it at that: 1= 0.99999... and live a life like it.
8. What does the author emphasize about words in paragraph 1
A. Their wide variety. B. Their literary origins.
C. Their distinct sounds. D. Their expressive power.
9. What made the author find the equation fascinating
A. The repetition of a number. B. The way two different numbers are equal.
C. The question the teacher raised. D. The difference between the two numbers.
10. Which of the fllowing can replace the underlined word “paralleled” in paragraph 6
A. Measured. B. Composed. C. Mirrored. D. Influenced.
11. What is a suitable title for the text
A. The Perfect Equation B. Numbers Build Equations
C. An Attractive Question D. Words Outperform Numbers
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. A
D
“Why does grandpa have ear hair ” Just a few years ago my child was so curious to know “why” and “how” that we had to cut off her questions five minutes before bedtime. Now a soon-to-be fourth grader, she says that she dislikes school because “it’s not fun to learn.” I am shocked. As a scientist and parent, I have done everything I can to promote a love of learning in my children. Where did I go wrong
My child’s experience is not unique. Developmental psychologist Susan Engel notes that curiosity defined as “spontaneous (自发的)” investigation and eagerness for new information-drops dramatically in children by the fourth grade.
In Wonder: Childhood and the Lifelong Love of Science, Yale psychologist Frank C. Keil details the development of wonder — a spontaneous passion to explore, discover, and understand. He takes us on a journey from its early development, when wonder drives common sense and scientific reasoning, through the drop-off in wonder that often occurs, to the trap of life in a society that devalues wonder.
As Keil notes, children are particularly rich in wonder while they are rapidly developing causal mechanisms (因果机制) in the preschool and early elementary school years. They are sensitive to the others’ knowledge and goals, and they expertly use their desire for questioning. Children’s questions, particularly those about “why” and “how” support the development of causal mechanisms which can be used to help their day-to-day reasoning.
Unfortunately, as Keil notes, “adults greatly underestimate young children’s causal mechanisms.” In the book, Wonder, Keil shows that we can support children’s ongoing wonder by playing games with them as partners, encouraging question-asking, and focusing on their abilities to reason and conclude.
A decline in wonder is not unavoidable. Keil reminds us that we can accept wonder as a desirable positive quality that exists in everyone. I value wonder deeply, and Wonder has given me hope by proposing a future for my children that will remain wonder-full.
12. What is a common problem among fourth graders
A. They upset their parents too often. B. They ask too many strange questions.
C. Their love for fun disappears quickly. D. Their desire to learn declines sharply.
13. What can be inferred about children’s causal mechanisms in paragraph 4
A They control children’s sensitivity. B. They slightly change in early childhood.
C. They hardly support children’s reasoning. D. They develop through children’s questioning.
14. How can parents support children’s ongoing wonder according to Keil
A. By monitoring their games. B. By welcoming inquiring minds.
C. By estimating their abilities. D. By providing reasonable conclusions.
15. What is the text
A. A book review. B. A news report. C. A research paper. D. A children’s story.
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. B 15. A
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Learning how to apologize is similar to learning any new behavior. It may feel awkward and may not be polished at first. ____16____ There are several tips that will help you as you learn how to apologize.
First of all, wait until the right time and you are in the right place. Although public apology is often appropriate, discretion (谨慎) should be used. ____17____ Remember, you will be raising a topic that may recall a bad experience or bad feelings. Be respectful as you approach this task.
Be direct and brief in your approach. Acknowledge the fact that injury has occurred and then take responsibility for what happened. Be sincere in expressing your regret and demonstrate your willingness to take ownership of the situation. ____18____
Even if you follow these steps, be prepared for rejection. Sometimes, the person apologizing has an expectation that the apology will lead to immediate forgiveness and acceptance. ____19____ If you think of the offense (冒犯) as an emotional bruise (瘀伤), think of the healing process as the color changes we see as a bruise heals.
____20____ Knowing when to keep one’s mouth shut is a virtue. Keeping quiet may be very difficult, as post-apology listening is not easy. We may hear unpleasant observations from another about our own shortcomings. We may hear the expression of anger. One of the ways we let others know we are truly responsible and accountable for our mistakes is by listening to the other party pour out the feelings associated with our actions.
A. Forgiveness and acceptance may take time.
B. To give or receive a good apology is an art.
C. But with practice, everyone can learn to do it.
D. Listening to the response to our apologies is important.
E. Most apologies can and should happen in a private setting.
F. In other words, avoid excuses and offer to repair the damage.
G. Taking responsibility doesn’t mean accepting blame for everything.
【答案】16. C 17. E 18. F 19. A 20. D
第三部分 语言知识运用 （共三节，满分40分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last Christmas, I volunteered for WNWNB, a charity which takes surplus (剩余的) produce from New Covent Garden Market and ____21____ it to the local community.
The food was already in containers. So we set up the stand and got ready to distribute some Christmas ____22____. At first, it was ____23____. People seemed a bit suspicious of taking food for free. But they gradually ____24____ us and we had a fun afternoon singing carols and trying to ____25____ passersby to take our food.
It was then time to deliver meals to those who weren’t able to come. This is ____26____ things changed for me. The first door I knocked on was ____27____ by a woman in her 30s. She had children and looked absolutely worn out. I told her I was from WNWNB and gave her the ____28____ meals. It was probably only about two days’ worth of food but, the way she ____29____, I felt as if I was handing her gold.
I had similar responses to my next ____30____. In some cases, when people were elderly or alone, I’d go into their homes and have a brief ____31____ before heading off. Many felt ____32____, but I saw how happy they were to have another adult human to ____33____.
As a local politician I knock on doors and talk to people a lot, but there was something deeper about those ____34____ on Christmas Day. I finished my day at WNWNB a slightly different person from the one who ____35____.
21. A. distributes B. introduces C. sells D. exhibits
22. A. forgiveness B. images C. recipes D. cheer
23. A. easy B. nice C. slow D. safe
24. A. broke away from B. put up with C. cut in on D. warmed up to
25. A. threaten B. encourage C. allow D. command
26. A. why B. how C. where D. when
27. A. opened B. repaired C. cleaned D. guarded
28. A. costly B. unfinished C. deserted D. ready
29. A. declined B. reacted C. argued D. traded
30. A. purchases B. interviews C. deliveries D. schedules
31. A. meal B. chat C. report D. silence
32. A. proud B. free C. lonely D. content
33. A. connect with B. look after C. turn to D. rely on
34. A. conversations B. budgets C. explanations D. deals
35. A. hesitated B. started C. ignored D. struggled
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. B 30. C 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. A 35. B
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Tanghulu (also known as bingtang hulu) is a traditional Chinese snack consisting of hardened sugar coated fruits on a stick. ____36____(classic), tanghulu is made of hawthorns that are rich ____37____ vitamin C. In recent times, tanghulu makers ____38____(add)variety to this traditional snack by using other fruits such as cherries, strawberries, pineapples or grapes.
Tanghulu can taste sweet or sour, depending on your fruit. Traditional tanghulu using hawthorn berries is said to taste like a ____39____(combine)of both. You can, of course, make your own Tanghulu using any fruit you desire.
Tanghulu is easier ____40____ (make)at home than you might think. The trick is to use the correct water to sugar ratio (比例) and boil the sugar water mixture ____41____ its temperature reaches 150 ℃. Then quickly dip your fruit skewer (扦) into the sugar mixture. This will result in fruit that’s coated in a thin layer of hard candy that cracks when ____42____(bite)into.
Tanghulu is commonly eaten in the winter. You can find ____43____(travel)traders roaming (游荡) in the streets, selling this unique snack. If you want to try the sticky treat ____44____ (you), you can find Tanghulu stands near most of the popular tourist attractions in China. Tanghulu isn’t expensive, as a skewer costs only $1. So, what could possibly stop you from giving one ____45____ try
【答案】36. Classically
37. in 38. have added
bination
40. to make
41. until##till
42. bitten 43. travelling
44. yourself
45. a
第三节 单词填空 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下列各句，根据汉语或首字母，在空白处填入一个适当的单词。
46. As a teacher, you should know the s ________ and weaknesses of your students. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】strengths##trengths
47. The fact is that a balanced diet can keep us e___________ every day. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】energetic##nergetic
48. Food supplies in the flood-stricken area are running out; we must act i___________ before there’s none left. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】immediately##mmediately
49. A__________ the city center, we saw a stone statue of about 10 meters in height. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】Approaching
50. They are f___________ underpaid for the work that they do. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】frequently##requently
51. Practicing the skill of breathing helps you get rid of ________ (消极) emotions naturally. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】negative
52. Jane often makes a ________ (计划表)to remind herself of what she is to do the day. （根据汉语意思单词拼写）
【答案】schedule
53. I ________ (推荐) the book, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, to all my friends. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】recommend
54. ___________ (尽管) the ups and downs of the journey, he persisted until he reached the final destination. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Despite
55. I can be your guide because I am ________ (熟悉) with this area.
【答案】familiar
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
56. 假定你是李华，2024年元旦你校举行了登高迎新年活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动过程；
2. 活动感想。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A climbing event to celebrate the New Year
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【答案】 A climbing event to celebrate the New Year
On New Year’s Day 2024, our school held a climbing event to celebrate the New Year.
At seven o’clock in the morning on January 1, the students who participated in the mountaineering set out for the highest peak under the leadership of the school principal. They were in high spirits and full of energy, seeming to compare with the mountaintop, and the sun to compete against the sun for the sunshine.
In the process of climbing, the students enjoyed the scenery and felt the grace of nature! In the New Year, I hope everyone can climb high and look far, struggling for ourselves and having the courage to venture! Faced with difficulties, we can embrace the future positively, with full confidence and bravery!
第二节 微写作（满分15分）
57. 主题：中国剪纸艺术
剪纸是中国最古老、最流行的民间艺术之一。它是中国独特的艺术瑰宝，也是中国非物质文化遗产(intangible cultural heritage)的重要代表。这种艺术形式灵感来源于中国百姓的日常生活。它不仅可以被用来装饰家庭，也象征人们对幸福平安的美好祈愿。同中华5000年灿烂文明的其他文化瑰宝一样，剪纸自古以来代表着中国人民对美好生活的追求(pursuit)。在中外文明交流中，剪纸的文化价值正走向世界。
Chinese Paper-cutting
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【答案】 Paper-cutting is one of the oldest and the most popular folk arts in China. It is a unique artistic treasure, as well as an important representative of Chinese intangible cultural heritage.
The art form takes inspiration from the daily lives of Chinese people. It can not only be used to decorate homes but also symbolize people’s wishes for happiness and safety.
Like other cultural treasures of China’s 5000-year-old splendid civilization, paper-cutting represents Chinese people’s pursuit of a better life since ancient times. In the exchange between Chinese and foreign civilizations, the cultural value of paper cutting is walking to the world.
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