广西柳州市联谊校2025-2026学年高二上学期11月月考英语试卷（含答案，无听力原文及音频）
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柳州联谊校高二年级11月月考
英语
（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2. 答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
3. 答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What was the weather like at the beginning of the holiday
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. Who has the tent right now
A. Amy. B. John. C. Henry.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A song. B. A chart. C. A hero.
4. Why does the woman make the call
A. To place an order.
B. To cancel an order.
C. To complain about an order.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In the office. C. At a restaurant.
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. What are the speakers doing now
A. Preparing for a trip. B. Making a phone call. C. Booking a room.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Tourist and guide.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who went to the Botanic Garden with the woman
A. Her daughter. B. Her friend. C. Her grandparents.
9. How will the man probably get to the Botanic Garden
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By subway.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why is the video game popular
A. People can play the game live.
B. People can raise money for cats.
C. People can know about different organizations.
11. What is the marketing director’s purpose
A. To call on people to adopt a cat.
B. To ask people to donate money to animals.
C. To encourage people to take good care of cats.
12. What will the man probably do
A. Play the game. B. Donate money. C. Work with the company.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When will the visitors come
A. In March. B. In April. C. In May.
14. How many visitors are coming
A. 8. B. 10. C. 20.
15. What will the visitors do on the second day
A. Attend a party. B. Visit Scotland. C. Visit the school.
16. How will the visitors probably go sightseeing
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By ship.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker probably
A. A game player. B. A news host. C. A cartoon director.
18. Where did the game first start
A. In parks. B. In squares. C. On college campuses.
19. How do the “mice” prevent being caught by the “cats”
A. By keeping themselves moving.
B. By throwing away their light sticks.
C. By stopping sharing their real-time location.
20. What have the players experienced from the game
A. A bigger circle of friends. B. Poor physical health. C. increased stress levels.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Are you travelling in Honolulu, Hawaii If yes, why not visit some of the following restaurants and have a good meal
Waiahole Poi Factory
Hawaiians Charlene and Calvin Hoe bought an actual poi factory in 1971, using it primarily as an art gallery, and then began serving food in 2009. Today, it’s also one of the few places that serve fresh pai’i’ai, cooked taro (芋头) pounded (捣碎) on a long wooden board. You’ll have to call in advance to reserve some.
● 48-140 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
● (808) 239-2222
Over Easy
Honolulu loves breakfast, and few places do it better than Over Easy, a warm, happy family operation anyone would be proud to support. Fancy, golden, tasty pancakes are the star of sweet dishes, but don’t leave without trying the bacon-cabbage soup poured over a bowl of rice and Portuguese sausage.
● 0418 Kuulei Rd #103, Kailua, HⅡ96734
● 0(808) 260-1732
Helena’s
If you’re only going to one spot for traditional Hawaiian food, make it Helena’s. Locals have been lining up since the day Helena’s opened in 1946. First-timers should order set menu D, which comes with kalua pig, lomi salmon, and squid lu’au (a delicious dish of octopus and taro leaves in coconut milk), along with rice.
● 1240 N School St, Honolulu, HI 968 17
● (808) 845-8044
Fete Hawai
Chef Robynne Maii was recently awarded a James Beard award — Hawaii’s first in almost 20 years-for her restaurant that features great cocktails (鸡尾酒) and a menu that combines French, Italian, Korean, and Hawaiian influences. Do order from the specials menu, which features Hawaii’s seafood and the best produce in season, and don’t miss the house-made rocky road ice cream for dessert.
● 2 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
● (808) 369-1390
1. What do we know about Waiahole Poi Factory
A. It serves pancakes. B. It is owned by two natives.
C. It used to be a local museum. D. It refuses to make reservations.
2. Which number would you call if you’re interested in the local traditional food
A (808) 239-2222. B. (808) 260-1732.
C. (808) 845-8044. D. (808) 369-1390.
3. Which restaurant’s chef won a major prize
A. Waiahole Poi Factory’s. B. Over Easy’s. C. Helena’s. D. Fete Hawaii’s.
B
When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly shot me down. “I’m not sporty; stop trying to get me to do sports,” Julianna said. I had suggested it because some of my happiest recent memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural progression from ping-pong and a great way to work out some of her growing teen frustrations on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always met with resistance.
Still, I was undeterred. I was pretty sure that releasing (释放) some physical energy would help Julianna manage her emotions. I’ve seen how sports help with stress. It worked for me when I was a teenage girl. Midway into summer, we stayed at home due to COVID-19, and Julianna and I grew really bored. “Do you want to play tennis ” I asked her at lunch one afternoon. “Sure,” she said. By then, we were both eager to spend as much time as possible out of the house. Arriving at the court, we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and headed to our sides of the court. The net felt like the visual representation of a growing divide between us — I desiring connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence.
I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and missed. We repeated this several more times. I resisted the urge (冲动) to tell she was holding the racket too close to the neck or to step more into her forehand (正手). My daughter wanted the chance to figure these things out for herself. And I needed to practice letting her do it. We repeated the pattern of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. “This is fun,” she said with a mixture of surprise and delight and then she smiled widely.
Now we always find time to play tennis. It’s nice to have a place where both of us can release our negative emotions and let them go.
4. Why did the author persuade her daughter to play tennis
A. They had a good time playing tennis together.
B. She wanted her daughter to be a sporty person.
C. It would help her daughter make more like-minded friends.
D. It would be good for her daughter’s emotional management.
5. What does the underlined word “undeterred” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Not confused. B. Not determined.
C Not discouraged. D. Not surprised.
6. What did the author do when her daughter missed the ball
A. She stood close to the net.
B. She repeated hitting the ball.
C. She changed ends with her daughter.
D. She instructed her daughter immediately.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. I Encourage My Daughter to Be Independent
B. I Inspire My Daughter to Express Her Emotions
C. Tennis Helps Me Understand My Teenage Daughter
D. My Daughter and I Find Some Peace on the Tennis Court
C
Here’s a new idea: Adding zigzags (锯齿形) to walls could help cool an overheated building, even as global temperatures rise. Researchers devised a new electricity-free standing wall design that cools buildings more efficiently than conventional walls, reducing daily average wall temperatures by a couple degrees Celsius, reported August 9 in Nexus.
Buildings currently consume about 40 percent of global energy and account for over a third of global carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, mostly from energy-intensive air conditioning. Researchers seek designs to redirect solar energy and reduce this load.
Most “radiative cooling” focuses on roofs to absorb solar energy and radiate it into space, but university materials scientist Yuan Yang notes that walls are harder to cool due to space exposure and ground heat absorption. Thus, an effective design must account for both factors.
Hence: zigzag walls. Yang’s team assumed that by wrinkling the upright surface and coating the parts with different materials—more reflective materials facing downward and more heat-releasing materials facing upward—the wall could absorb less heat than a conventional straight wall.
Simulation (模拟) showed that zigzag walls gained less heat from the ground than conventional walls by about 2.3 degrees on average, rising to 3.1 degrees during the hottest part of the day. Testing a miniature backyard version of their design in New Jersey in summer 2022 found similar results.
The goal was to design something that would be commercially appealing, Yang says. Wrinkled walls already exist, he notes. Therefore, this design, easy to produce and expand, may provide consumers with a solution to zig when the climate zags.
8. What can be learned about zigzag walls from Paragraph 1
A. They help cool buildings.
B. They consume electricity.
C. They are conventional walls.
D They rise with global temperatures.
9. Why does the author mention roofs
A. To explain a cooling method.
B. To compare with zigzag walls.
C. To show roofs are easier to cool.
D. To emphasize the importance of walls.
10. How did Yang’s team make zigzag walls less heat-absorbing
A. By using reflective roofs.
B. By coating with same materials.
C By wrinkling and coating differently.
D. By facing heat-releasing materials downward.
11. What is implied in the last paragraph
A. The design is hard to produce.
B. Wrinkled walls are not popular.
C. Consumers prefer straight walls.
D. The design may be commercialized.
D
In a recent unusual experiment, researchers attached a large pair of cartoonist round eyes to the front of a small, self-driving vehicle. This pair of eyes on the front of driverless vehicles could give pedestrians (行人) a better idea of whether they’ve been seen by the vehicles. That is quite important for pedestrians when it comes to determining the perfect moment to cross in front of oncoming traffic.
In the study, the volunteers — nine men and nine women — were asked to decide whether or not to cross the road as the car approached. Four situations were tested in total; two when the car was fitted with eyes, and two when it wasn’t. The researchers measured how often people hesitated to cross when it was in fact safe to do so, and how often they chose to cross when it was dangerous. Overall, the presence of the eyes led to safer and smoother road-crossing experiences for the participants.
However, there was a clear difference between genders in the results. For men, the eyes only really helped in dangerous situations, warning them to pause when they might otherwise proceed. For women, the eyes boosted confidence by signaling it was safe to cross. While other factors like age and background might have also influenced the participants’ reactions, the researchers believe this is an important point, as it shows that different road users may have different behaviors and needs, which require different communication ways in our future self-driving world.
Ultimately, the aim is to keep everyone as safe as possible, if and when autonomous driving becomes the norm (常态). At the moment, it seems that is a long way off yet — giving scientists more time to look at the effect. “There is not enough investigation into the interaction between self-driving cars and the people around them, such as pedestrians,” says computer scientist Takeo Igarashi. “So, we need more investigation and effort into such interaction to bring safety and assurance to society regarding self driving cars.”
12. What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Assessing if pedestrians are aware of road conditions.
B. Making self-driving vehicles more visually appealing.
C. Knowing if moving vehicles notice pedestrians’ presence.
D. Keeping enough distance between vehicles and pedestrians.
13. What effect did the cartoonish eyes have on participants according to the study
A. Participants’ improved road crossing behavior. B. Participants’ tendency to ride in driverless cars.
C. Researchers accurate measurement of car speed. D. Researchers ability to predict pedestrian behavior.
14. What lesson can makers of self-driving vehicles learn from this study
A. They need to improve the visibility of their vehicles.
B. They need to enhance the safety measures in their vehicles.
C. They need to adopt diverse communication methods in their design.
D. They need to make vehicles affordable to people from all walks of life.
15. What might be Takeo Igarashi’s attitude to the study
A. Disapproving. B. Objective. C. Critical. D. Subjective.
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。
Returning from vacation and attempting to get back into a productive routine can feel like a tough task. Here are strategies to help you get back to an academic mindset.
____16____
You may have felt stressed or burnt out before your holiday, so it makes sense to change your schedule when you return and adapt yourself to it. A great place to start is to assess food, exercise, and sleep habits, which can tend to go bad over a vacation.
Create a study schedule
____17____ Whether you prefer to use a traditional planner or an online calendar or app, begin by going through your course syllabi (提纲) and inputting project, test, and exam due dates. As you are scheduling your studies, be sure to consider which courses, readings and projects you anticipate will be more challenging, so you can devote extra time appropriately.
Start small
When you return from vacation, allow yourself the adjustment period to ease back into your coursework. It’s not realistic to try and jump into your studies at the same pace you were at before you left, as it can lead to sluggishness (反应迟钝) and burnout. ____18____ Doing so can generate an immediate sense of satisfaction that fuels your motivation to keep going.
Take time to de-stress
Research has shown that taking purposeful breaks of 5 to 60 minutes when studying increases productivity, energy, and ability to focus. Some examples include taking a walk, having a 15-minute nap, organizing your study area, listening to your favourite music, playing with your pet, or connecting with a friend. ____19____
Set up a reward system
As a learner, you should have a specific objective that motivates you to enhance your education. Setting up a reward system can also be helpful. ____20____ Depending on your preference, you can set up daily, weekly, or monthly incentives (奖励) to help ensure that you stay inspired and on task.
A. Refresh your routine.
B. Avoid distractions and time-wasters.
C. Instead, focus on small, achievable daily tasks.
D. It encourages you to meet your individual study goals.
E. Next up, it’s time to reorganize a new study schedule
F. By doing so, you can return to your studies refreshed and refocused.
G. The objective is to discover when productivity comes to you most easily.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
An Illinois family added extra chairs to their Thanksgiving table this year after inviting a mail carrier and his family to join them for the holiday.
On Nov. 16, Guy Miller, who has diabetes, was out ____21____ his dog. He was holding a treat bag, which, suddenly fell out of his hand. When he bent over to pick it up, the dog rushed forward ____22____ Miller to lose his balance and hit his ____23____ on the grass.
Jack, a 26-year-old substitute mail carrier, was driving by that Saturday afternoon and ____24____ the incident. “I was on my mail ____25____, looking at my rearview mirror. I saw Guy losing his ____26____ and he eventually fell.” Jack recounted. “I did a U-turn and got to him as quickly as I could, just making sure he was alright.”
Jack noticed “a lot of blood everywhere” and ____27____ began speaking with Miller to ____28____ more information. “He gave me his address, and I ____29____ to his home,” Jack said. Luckily, his wife, Marcia answered the ____30____. She immediately ____31____ when Jack told her her husband had fallen and was bleeding, but quickly pulled herself up and called their daughter, Ashley, a nurse, came over to ____32____ her father. “Once we got the blood all taken care of, we realized there’s scrapes (擦伤), but there were no ____33____ cuts,” Marcia said.
Despite the ____34____, Guy is now doing well, with a scrape on his head. “It’s kind of a bad thing that this is how I got to know Jack, but in a good sense, it’s a good thing,” he said at table. “Because I ____35____ another friend.”
21. A. talking B. rushing C. fighting D. walking
22. A. causing B. promoting C. believing D. convincing
23. A. hand B. head C. stomach D. nose
24. A. faced B. witnessed C. led D. reported
25. A. box B. travel C. route D. package
26. A. breath B. confidence C. sight D. balance
27. A. quickly B. regularly C. silently D. freely
28. A. increase B. share C. upload D. gather
29. A. stared B. felt C. struggled D. raced
30. A. phone B. question C. door D. requirement
31. A. blanked out B. ran out C. put out D. gave out
32. A. adjust B. examine C. carry D. achieve
33. A. obvious B. red C. deep D. complex
34. A. rescue B. fall C. blood D. notice
35. A. afforded B. met C. acknowledged D. gained
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。
Wu Mingzhu, a melon-growing expert and academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, is someone ____36____ graduated from Southwest University in 1953. She has devoted her life ____37____ studying and improving watermelon varieties, with a focus on improving their taste, texture, and overall quality. Through years of research, she has successfully grown numerous new watermelon ____38____ (variety) which are highly sought-after for their exceptional flavor and sweetness.
Her skill and hard work in this field have earned her ____39____ title of the “Mother of Watermelons.” Her work has revolutionized the watermelon industry in China ____40____ has gained international recognition. Wu’s efforts have significantly contributed to the growth and success of growing watermelons, ____41____ (provide) farmers with better varieties and consumers with tasty, top-quality fruit.
Beyond her scientific achievements, Wu ____42____ (admire) for her hard work in promoting sustainable farming practices and ensuring the long-term success of watermelon production. She actively shares her knowledge and skills with fellow farmers, teaching them the best ways ____43____ (grow) and control pests.
Wu Mingzhu’s passion and tireless commitment to the watermelon industry have made her an ____44____ (importance) figure in China’s agricultural sector. Her remarkable contributions have not only raised the status of watermelons but have also _____45_____ (positive) impacted the lives of countless farmers and consumers.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报“Youth Voice”专栏近期就“科技时代我们是否还需要面对面交流”这一话题展开讨论。请你以“The Value of Face-to-Face Communication”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 简述相关正反观点（如支持面对面沟通的价值，或质疑其在当下的必要性）；
2. 阐述你的观点并说明理由。
要求：
1. 词数80字左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Value of Face-to-Face Communication
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语段续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A few years ago, my family and I were driving back from our vacation in Florida to New York. At about 9 pm, after driving all day, we stopped at a Wendy’s restaurant in South Carolina. We were exhausted (筋疲力尽) from driving but still had a long way to go before we reached the hotel in Virginia where we had reservations for the night.
We ate, left, and continued driving. After about an hour and a half, when we had just crossed into Virginia, we realized that my husband had left his belt pack at the restaurant. I had only about $20 left in my wallet; my husband had the rest of our money and traveler’s checks (about $1,000) in his belt pack.
Even worse, the remote control for his spinal cord stimulator (脊髓刺激器) was in the pack, and he needed it to manage his back pain. I had no idea how many thousands of dollars it would cost to replace it.
Without much hope, we turned around and drove back to South Carolina. I never really expected to get our money or traveler’s checks back, but I hoped we could get back the remote for my husband’s stimulator. As I was driving back, my mind was overwhelmed with the stress of canceling credit cards and figuring out how we were going to make it home on just $20.
We watched all the exit signs on Highway I-95 for one that included a Wendy’s. The first one we tried was the wrong restaurant. So was the second. After a few more exits and three hours of driving, we finally found the right Wendy’s.
The restaurant had already closed for the night, but a young waiter was still inside cleaning up. We knocked on the door and explained our situation, and he let us in.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150字左右；
(2) 请按如下格式作答。
To our relief, the young waiter kept the belt pack safe!
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The young waiter warmly guided us out of the restaurant with a flashlight.
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答案版
柳州联谊校高二年级11月月考
英语
（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2. 答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
3. 答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What was the weather like at the beginning of the holiday
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. Who has the tent right now
A. Amy. B. John. C. Henry.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A song. B. A chart. C. A hero.
4. Why does the woman make the call
A. To place an order.
B. To cancel an order.
C. To complain about an order.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In the office. C. At a restaurant.
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. What are the speakers doing now
A. Preparing for a trip. B. Making a phone call. C. Booking a room.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Tourist and guide.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who went to the Botanic Garden with the woman
A. Her daughter. B. Her friend. C. Her grandparents.
9. How will the man probably get to the Botanic Garden
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By subway.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why is the video game popular
A. People can play the game live.
B. People can raise money for cats.
C. People can know about different organizations.
11. What is the marketing director’s purpose
A. To call on people to adopt a cat.
B. To ask people to donate money to animals.
C. To encourage people to take good care of cats.
12. What will the man probably do
A. Play the game. B. Donate money. C. Work with the company.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When will the visitors come
A. In March. B. In April. C. In May.
14. How many visitors are coming
A. 8. B. 10. C. 20.
15. What will the visitors do on the second day
A. Attend a party. B. Visit Scotland. C. Visit the school.
16. How will the visitors probably go sightseeing
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By ship.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker probably
A. A game player. B. A news host. C. A cartoon director.
18. Where did the game first start
A. In parks. B. In squares. C. On college campuses.
19. How do the “mice” prevent being caught by the “cats”
A. By keeping themselves moving.
B. By throwing away their light sticks.
C. By stopping sharing their real-time location.
20. What have the players experienced from the game
A. A bigger circle of friends. B. Poor physical health. C. increased stress levels.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Are you travelling in Honolulu, Hawaii If yes, why not visit some of the following restaurants and have a good meal
Waiahole Poi Factory
Hawaiians Charlene and Calvin Hoe bought an actual poi factory in 1971, using it primarily as an art gallery, and then began serving food in 2009. Today, it’s also one of the few places that serve fresh pai’i’ai, cooked taro (芋头) pounded (捣碎) on a long wooden board. You’ll have to call in advance to reserve some.
● 48-140 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
● (808) 239-2222
Over Easy
Honolulu loves breakfast, and few places do it better than Over Easy, a warm, happy family operation anyone would be proud to support. Fancy, golden, tasty pancakes are the star of sweet dishes, but don’t leave without trying the bacon-cabbage soup poured over a bowl of rice and Portuguese sausage.
● 0418 Kuulei Rd #103, Kailua, HⅡ96734
● 0(808) 260-1732
Helena’s
If you’re only going to one spot for traditional Hawaiian food, make it Helena’s. Locals have been lining up since the day Helena’s opened in 1946. First-timers should order set menu D, which comes with kalua pig, lomi salmon, and squid lu’au (a delicious dish of octopus and taro leaves in coconut milk), along with rice.
● 1240 N School St, Honolulu, HI 968 17
● (808) 845-8044
Fete Hawai
Chef Robynne Maii was recently awarded a James Beard award — Hawaii’s first in almost 20 years-for her restaurant that features great cocktails (鸡尾酒) and a menu that combines French, Italian, Korean, and Hawaiian influences. Do order from the specials menu, which features Hawaii’s seafood and the best produce in season, and don’t miss the house-made rocky road ice cream for dessert.
● 2 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
● (808) 369-1390
1. What do we know about Waiahole Poi Factory
A. It serves pancakes. B. It is owned by two natives.
C. It used to be a local museum. D. It refuses to make reservations.
2. Which number would you call if you’re interested in the local traditional food
A (808) 239-2222. B. (808) 260-1732.
C. (808) 845-8044. D. (808) 369-1390.
3. Which restaurant’s chef won a major prize
A. Waiahole Poi Factory’s. B. Over Easy’s. C. Helena’s. D. Fete Hawaii’s.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly shot me down. “I’m not sporty; stop trying to get me to do sports,” Julianna said. I had suggested it because some of my happiest recent memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural progression from ping-pong and a great way to work out some of her growing teen frustrations on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always met with resistance.
Still, I was undeterred. I was pretty sure that releasing (释放) some physical energy would help Julianna manage her emotions. I’ve seen how sports help with stress. It worked for me when I was a teenage girl. Midway into summer, we stayed at home due to COVID-19, and Julianna and I grew really bored. “Do you want to play tennis ” I asked her at lunch one afternoon. “Sure,” she said. By then, we were both eager to spend as much time as possible out of the house. Arriving at the court, we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and headed to our sides of the court. The net felt like the visual representation of a growing divide between us — I desiring connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence.
I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and missed. We repeated this several more times. I resisted the urge (冲动) to tell she was holding the racket too close to the neck or to step more into her forehand (正手). My daughter wanted the chance to figure these things out for herself. And I needed to practice letting her do it. We repeated the pattern of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. “This is fun,” she said with a mixture of surprise and delight and then she smiled widely.
Now we always find time to play tennis. It’s nice to have a place where both of us can release our negative emotions and let them go.
4. Why did the author persuade her daughter to play tennis
A. They had a good time playing tennis together.
B. She wanted her daughter to be a sporty person.
C. It would help her daughter make more like-minded friends.
D. It would be good for her daughter’s emotional management.
5. What does the underlined word “undeterred” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Not confused. B. Not determined.
C Not discouraged. D. Not surprised.
6. What did the author do when her daughter missed the ball
A. She stood close to the net.
B. She repeated hitting the ball.
C. She changed ends with her daughter.
D. She instructed her daughter immediately.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. I Encourage My Daughter to Be Independent
B. I Inspire My Daughter to Express Her Emotions
C. Tennis Helps Me Understand My Teenage Daughter
D. My Daughter and I Find Some Peace on the Tennis Court
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
Here’s a new idea: Adding zigzags (锯齿形) to walls could help cool an overheated building, even as global temperatures rise. Researchers devised a new electricity-free standing wall design that cools buildings more efficiently than conventional walls, reducing daily average wall temperatures by a couple degrees Celsius, reported August 9 in Nexus.
Buildings currently consume about 40 percent of global energy and account for over a third of global carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, mostly from energy-intensive air conditioning. Researchers seek designs to redirect solar energy and reduce this load.
Most “radiative cooling” focuses on roofs to absorb solar energy and radiate it into space, but university materials scientist Yuan Yang notes that walls are harder to cool due to space exposure and ground heat absorption. Thus, an effective design must account for both factors.
Hence: zigzag walls. Yang’s team assumed that by wrinkling the upright surface and coating the parts with different materials—more reflective materials facing downward and more heat-releasing materials facing upward—the wall could absorb less heat than a conventional straight wall.
Simulation (模拟) showed that zigzag walls gained less heat from the ground than conventional walls by about 2.3 degrees on average, rising to 3.1 degrees during the hottest part of the day. Testing a miniature backyard version of their design in New Jersey in summer 2022 found similar results.
The goal was to design something that would be commercially appealing, Yang says. Wrinkled walls already exist, he notes. Therefore, this design, easy to produce and expand, may provide consumers with a solution to zig when the climate zags.
8. What can be learned about zigzag walls from Paragraph 1
A. They help cool buildings.
B. They consume electricity.
C. They are conventional walls.
D They rise with global temperatures.
9. Why does the author mention roofs
A. To explain a cooling method.
B. To compare with zigzag walls.
C. To show roofs are easier to cool.
D. To emphasize the importance of walls.
10. How did Yang’s team make zigzag walls less heat-absorbing
A. By using reflective roofs.
B. By coating with same materials.
C By wrinkling and coating differently.
D. By facing heat-releasing materials downward.
11. What is implied in the last paragraph
A. The design is hard to produce.
B. Wrinkled walls are not popular.
C. Consumers prefer straight walls.
D. The design may be commercialized.
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. C 11. D
D
In a recent unusual experiment, researchers attached a large pair of cartoonist round eyes to the front of a small, self-driving vehicle. This pair of eyes on the front of driverless vehicles could give pedestrians (行人) a better idea of whether they’ve been seen by the vehicles. That is quite important for pedestrians when it comes to determining the perfect moment to cross in front of oncoming traffic.
In the study, the volunteers — nine men and nine women — were asked to decide whether or not to cross the road as the car approached. Four situations were tested in total; two when the car was fitted with eyes, and two when it wasn’t. The researchers measured how often people hesitated to cross when it was in fact safe to do so, and how often they chose to cross when it was dangerous. Overall, the presence of the eyes led to safer and smoother road-crossing experiences for the participants.
However, there was a clear difference between genders in the results. For men, the eyes only really helped in dangerous situations, warning them to pause when they might otherwise proceed. For women, the eyes boosted confidence by signaling it was safe to cross. While other factors like age and background might have also influenced the participants’ reactions, the researchers believe this is an important point, as it shows that different road users may have different behaviors and needs, which require different communication ways in our future self-driving world.
Ultimately, the aim is to keep everyone as safe as possible, if and when autonomous driving becomes the norm (常态). At the moment, it seems that is a long way off yet — giving scientists more time to look at the effect. “There is not enough investigation into the interaction between self-driving cars and the people around them, such as pedestrians,” says computer scientist Takeo Igarashi. “So, we need more investigation and effort into such interaction to bring safety and assurance to society regarding self driving cars.”
12. What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Assessing if pedestrians are aware of road conditions.
B. Making self-driving vehicles more visually appealing.
C. Knowing if moving vehicles notice pedestrians’ presence.
D. Keeping enough distance between vehicles and pedestrians.
13. What effect did the cartoonish eyes have on participants according to the study
A. Participants’ improved road crossing behavior. B. Participants’ tendency to ride in driverless cars.
C. Researchers accurate measurement of car speed. D. Researchers ability to predict pedestrian behavior.
14. What lesson can makers of self-driving vehicles learn from this study
A. They need to improve the visibility of their vehicles.
B. They need to enhance the safety measures in their vehicles.
C. They need to adopt diverse communication methods in their design.
D. They need to make vehicles affordable to people from all walks of life.
15. What might be Takeo Igarashi’s attitude to the study
A. Disapproving. B. Objective. C. Critical. D. Subjective.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B
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。
Returning from vacation and attempting to get back into a productive routine can feel like a tough task. Here are strategies to help you get back to an academic mindset.
____16____
You may have felt stressed or burnt out before your holiday, so it makes sense to change your schedule when you return and adapt yourself to it. A great place to start is to assess food, exercise, and sleep habits, which can tend to go bad over a vacation.
Create a study schedule
____17____ Whether you prefer to use a traditional planner or an online calendar or app, begin by going through your course syllabi (提纲) and inputting project, test, and exam due dates. As you are scheduling your studies, be sure to consider which courses, readings and projects you anticipate will be more challenging, so you can devote extra time appropriately.
Start small
When you return from vacation, allow yourself the adjustment period to ease back into your coursework. It’s not realistic to try and jump into your studies at the same pace you were at before you left, as it can lead to sluggishness (反应迟钝) and burnout. ____18____ Doing so can generate an immediate sense of satisfaction that fuels your motivation to keep going.
Take time to de-stress
Research has shown that taking purposeful breaks of 5 to 60 minutes when studying increases productivity, energy, and ability to focus. Some examples include taking a walk, having a 15-minute nap, organizing your study area, listening to your favourite music, playing with your pet, or connecting with a friend. ____19____
Set up a reward system
As a learner, you should have a specific objective that motivates you to enhance your education. Setting up a reward system can also be helpful. ____20____ Depending on your preference, you can set up daily, weekly, or monthly incentives (奖励) to help ensure that you stay inspired and on task.
A. Refresh your routine.
B. Avoid distractions and time-wasters.
C. Instead, focus on small, achievable daily tasks.
D. It encourages you to meet your individual study goals.
E. Next up, it’s time to reorganize a new study schedule
F. By doing so, you can return to your studies refreshed and refocused.
G. The objective is to discover when productivity comes to you most easily.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. C 19. F 20. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
An Illinois family added extra chairs to their Thanksgiving table this year after inviting a mail carrier and his family to join them for the holiday.
On Nov. 16, Guy Miller, who has diabetes, was out ____21____ his dog. He was holding a treat bag, which, suddenly fell out of his hand. When he bent over to pick it up, the dog rushed forward ____22____ Miller to lose his balance and hit his ____23____ on the grass.
Jack, a 26-year-old substitute mail carrier, was driving by that Saturday afternoon and ____24____ the incident. “I was on my mail ____25____, looking at my rearview mirror. I saw Guy losing his ____26____ and he eventually fell.” Jack recounted. “I did a U-turn and got to him as quickly as I could, just making sure he was alright.”
Jack noticed “a lot of blood everywhere” and ____27____ began speaking with Miller to ____28____ more information. “He gave me his address, and I ____29____ to his home,” Jack said. Luckily, his wife, Marcia answered the ____30____. She immediately ____31____ when Jack told her her husband had fallen and was bleeding, but quickly pulled herself up and called their daughter, Ashley, a nurse, came over to ____32____ her father. “Once we got the blood all taken care of, we realized there’s scrapes (擦伤), but there were no ____33____ cuts,” Marcia said.
Despite the ____34____, Guy is now doing well, with a scrape on his head. “It’s kind of a bad thing that this is how I got to know Jack, but in a good sense, it’s a good thing,” he said at table. “Because I ____35____ another friend.”
21. A. talking B. rushing C. fighting D. walking
22. A. causing B. promoting C. believing D. convincing
23. A. hand B. head C. stomach D. nose
24. A. faced B. witnessed C. led D. reported
25. A. box B. travel C. route D. package
26. A. breath B. confidence C. sight D. balance
27. A. quickly B. regularly C. silently D. freely
28. A. increase B. share C. upload D. gather
29. A. stared B. felt C. struggled D. raced
30. A. phone B. question C. door D. requirement
31. A. blanked out B. ran out C. put out D. gave out
32. A. adjust B. examine C. carry D. achieve
33. A. obvious B. red C. deep D. complex
34. A. rescue B. fall C. blood D. notice
35. A. afforded B. met C. acknowledged D. gained
【答案】21 D 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 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。
Wu Mingzhu, a melon-growing expert and academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, is someone ____36____ graduated from Southwest University in 1953. She has devoted her life ____37____ studying and improving watermelon varieties, with a focus on improving their taste, texture, and overall quality. Through years of research, she has successfully grown numerous new watermelon ____38____ (variety) which are highly sought-after for their exceptional flavor and sweetness.
Her skill and hard work in this field have earned her ____39____ title of the “Mother of Watermelons.” Her work has revolutionized the watermelon industry in China ____40____ has gained international recognition. Wu’s efforts have significantly contributed to the growth and success of growing watermelons, ____41____ (provide) farmers with better varieties and consumers with tasty, top-quality fruit.
Beyond her scientific achievements, Wu ____42____ (admire) for her hard work in promoting sustainable farming practices and ensuring the long-term success of watermelon production. She actively shares her knowledge and skills with fellow farmers, teaching them the best ways ____43____ (grow) and control pests.
Wu Mingzhu’s passion and tireless commitment to the watermelon industry have made her an ____44____ (importance) figure in China’s agricultural sector. Her remarkable contributions have not only raised the status of watermelons but have also _____45_____ (positive) impacted the lives of countless farmers and consumers.
【答案】36. that##who
37. to 38. varieties
39. the 40. and
41. providing
42. is admired
43. to grow
44. important
45. positively
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报“Youth Voice”专栏近期就“科技时代我们是否还需要面对面交流”这一话题展开讨论。请你以“The Value of Face-to-Face Communication”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 简述相关正反观点（如支持面对面沟通的价值，或质疑其在当下的必要性）；
2. 阐述你的观点并说明理由。
要求：
1. 词数80字左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Value of Face-to-Face Communication
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【答案】参考范文
The Value of Face-to-Face Communication
With the development of technology, the ways that we communicate with each other change a lot. As for it, different people have different opinions.
Some believe that online communication allow people to connect instantly regardless of distance. However, some still argue that face-to-face communication is irreplaceable, because non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language is quite important, which help to build trust and understanding.
In my opinion, face-to-face communication holds unique value. It fosters deeper emotional connections and reduces misunderstandings. Therefore, while online tools are useful, we should not underestimate the power of in-person interactions.
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段续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A few years ago, my family and I were driving back from our vacation in Florida to New York. At about 9 pm, after driving all day, we stopped at a Wendy’s restaurant in South Carolina. We were exhausted (筋疲力尽) from driving but still had a long way to go before we reached the hotel in Virginia where we had reservations for the night.
We ate, left, and continued driving. After about an hour and a half, when we had just crossed into Virginia, we realized that my husband had left his belt pack at the restaurant. I had only about $20 left in my wallet; my husband had the rest of our money and traveler’s checks (about $1,000) in his belt pack.
Even worse, the remote control for his spinal cord stimulator (脊髓刺激器) was in the pack, and he needed it to manage his back pain. I had no idea how many thousands of dollars it would cost to replace it.
Without much hope, we turned around and drove back to South Carolina. I never really expected to get our money or traveler’s checks back, but I hoped we could get back the remote for my husband’s stimulator. As I was driving back, my mind was overwhelmed with the stress of canceling credit cards and figuring out how we were going to make it home on just $20.
We watched all the exit signs on Highway I-95 for one that included a Wendy’s. The first one we tried was the wrong restaurant. So was the second. After a few more exits and three hours of driving, we finally found the right Wendy’s.
The restaurant had already closed for the night, but a young waiter was still inside cleaning up. We knocked on the door and explained our situation, and he let us in.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150字左右；
(2) 请按如下格式作答。
To our relief, the young waiter kept the belt pack safe!
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The young waiter warmly guided us out of the restaurant with a flashlight.
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【答案】One possible version:
To our relief, the young waiter kept the belt pack safe! He handed it to us, explaining another waiter spotted it and handed it to him. I could hardly believe my eyes. Everything was there — the money, the traveler’s checks, and most importantly, the remote control. My husband tightly held the young man’s hands, unable to speak due to his gratitude. My earlier anxiety disappeared, replaced by deep relief. When we offered a reward to the young man, he refused with a shy smile, saying, “I just did what everyone should do.”
The young waiter warmly guided us out of the restaurant with a flashlight. “Thank you so much for your help,” I said, still in awe. The young man smiled warmly, “It’s my pleasure. I’m just happy to return it to you.” The warm light guided us through the dark to our car. As we said goodbye, his kindness shone brighter than the flashlight. “Safe travels!” he called out. Driving away, we felt peaceful and hopeful, not tense anymore. That unexpected help made the rest of our journey home feel lighter. This honest young man turned a terrible night into a powerful example of human goodness.
英语
（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2. 答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
3. 答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What was the weather like at the beginning of the holiday
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. Who has the tent right now
A. Amy. B. John. C. Henry.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A song. B. A chart. C. A hero.
4. Why does the woman make the call
A. To place an order.
B. To cancel an order.
C. To complain about an order.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In the office. C. At a restaurant.
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. What are the speakers doing now
A. Preparing for a trip. B. Making a phone call. C. Booking a room.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Tourist and guide.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who went to the Botanic Garden with the woman
A. Her daughter. B. Her friend. C. Her grandparents.
9. How will the man probably get to the Botanic Garden
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By subway.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why is the video game popular
A. People can play the game live.
B. People can raise money for cats.
C. People can know about different organizations.
11. What is the marketing director’s purpose
A. To call on people to adopt a cat.
B. To ask people to donate money to animals.
C. To encourage people to take good care of cats.
12. What will the man probably do
A. Play the game. B. Donate money. C. Work with the company.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When will the visitors come
A. In March. B. In April. C. In May.
14. How many visitors are coming
A. 8. B. 10. C. 20.
15. What will the visitors do on the second day
A. Attend a party. B. Visit Scotland. C. Visit the school.
16. How will the visitors probably go sightseeing
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By ship.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker probably
A. A game player. B. A news host. C. A cartoon director.
18. Where did the game first start
A. In parks. B. In squares. C. On college campuses.
19. How do the “mice” prevent being caught by the “cats”
A. By keeping themselves moving.
B. By throwing away their light sticks.
C. By stopping sharing their real-time location.
20. What have the players experienced from the game
A. A bigger circle of friends. B. Poor physical health. C. increased stress levels.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Are you travelling in Honolulu, Hawaii If yes, why not visit some of the following restaurants and have a good meal
Waiahole Poi Factory
Hawaiians Charlene and Calvin Hoe bought an actual poi factory in 1971, using it primarily as an art gallery, and then began serving food in 2009. Today, it’s also one of the few places that serve fresh pai’i’ai, cooked taro (芋头) pounded (捣碎) on a long wooden board. You’ll have to call in advance to reserve some.
● 48-140 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
● (808) 239-2222
Over Easy
Honolulu loves breakfast, and few places do it better than Over Easy, a warm, happy family operation anyone would be proud to support. Fancy, golden, tasty pancakes are the star of sweet dishes, but don’t leave without trying the bacon-cabbage soup poured over a bowl of rice and Portuguese sausage.
● 0418 Kuulei Rd #103, Kailua, HⅡ96734
● 0(808) 260-1732
Helena’s
If you’re only going to one spot for traditional Hawaiian food, make it Helena’s. Locals have been lining up since the day Helena’s opened in 1946. First-timers should order set menu D, which comes with kalua pig, lomi salmon, and squid lu’au (a delicious dish of octopus and taro leaves in coconut milk), along with rice.
● 1240 N School St, Honolulu, HI 968 17
● (808) 845-8044
Fete Hawai
Chef Robynne Maii was recently awarded a James Beard award — Hawaii’s first in almost 20 years-for her restaurant that features great cocktails (鸡尾酒) and a menu that combines French, Italian, Korean, and Hawaiian influences. Do order from the specials menu, which features Hawaii’s seafood and the best produce in season, and don’t miss the house-made rocky road ice cream for dessert.
● 2 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
● (808) 369-1390
1. What do we know about Waiahole Poi Factory
A. It serves pancakes. B. It is owned by two natives.
C. It used to be a local museum. D. It refuses to make reservations.
2. Which number would you call if you’re interested in the local traditional food
A (808) 239-2222. B. (808) 260-1732.
C. (808) 845-8044. D. (808) 369-1390.
3. Which restaurant’s chef won a major prize
A. Waiahole Poi Factory’s. B. Over Easy’s. C. Helena’s. D. Fete Hawaii’s.
B
When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly shot me down. “I’m not sporty; stop trying to get me to do sports,” Julianna said. I had suggested it because some of my happiest recent memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural progression from ping-pong and a great way to work out some of her growing teen frustrations on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always met with resistance.
Still, I was undeterred. I was pretty sure that releasing (释放) some physical energy would help Julianna manage her emotions. I’ve seen how sports help with stress. It worked for me when I was a teenage girl. Midway into summer, we stayed at home due to COVID-19, and Julianna and I grew really bored. “Do you want to play tennis ” I asked her at lunch one afternoon. “Sure,” she said. By then, we were both eager to spend as much time as possible out of the house. Arriving at the court, we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and headed to our sides of the court. The net felt like the visual representation of a growing divide between us — I desiring connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence.
I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and missed. We repeated this several more times. I resisted the urge (冲动) to tell she was holding the racket too close to the neck or to step more into her forehand (正手). My daughter wanted the chance to figure these things out for herself. And I needed to practice letting her do it. We repeated the pattern of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. “This is fun,” she said with a mixture of surprise and delight and then she smiled widely.
Now we always find time to play tennis. It’s nice to have a place where both of us can release our negative emotions and let them go.
4. Why did the author persuade her daughter to play tennis
A. They had a good time playing tennis together.
B. She wanted her daughter to be a sporty person.
C. It would help her daughter make more like-minded friends.
D. It would be good for her daughter’s emotional management.
5. What does the underlined word “undeterred” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Not confused. B. Not determined.
C Not discouraged. D. Not surprised.
6. What did the author do when her daughter missed the ball
A. She stood close to the net.
B. She repeated hitting the ball.
C. She changed ends with her daughter.
D. She instructed her daughter immediately.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. I Encourage My Daughter to Be Independent
B. I Inspire My Daughter to Express Her Emotions
C. Tennis Helps Me Understand My Teenage Daughter
D. My Daughter and I Find Some Peace on the Tennis Court
C
Here’s a new idea: Adding zigzags (锯齿形) to walls could help cool an overheated building, even as global temperatures rise. Researchers devised a new electricity-free standing wall design that cools buildings more efficiently than conventional walls, reducing daily average wall temperatures by a couple degrees Celsius, reported August 9 in Nexus.
Buildings currently consume about 40 percent of global energy and account for over a third of global carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, mostly from energy-intensive air conditioning. Researchers seek designs to redirect solar energy and reduce this load.
Most “radiative cooling” focuses on roofs to absorb solar energy and radiate it into space, but university materials scientist Yuan Yang notes that walls are harder to cool due to space exposure and ground heat absorption. Thus, an effective design must account for both factors.
Hence: zigzag walls. Yang’s team assumed that by wrinkling the upright surface and coating the parts with different materials—more reflective materials facing downward and more heat-releasing materials facing upward—the wall could absorb less heat than a conventional straight wall.
Simulation (模拟) showed that zigzag walls gained less heat from the ground than conventional walls by about 2.3 degrees on average, rising to 3.1 degrees during the hottest part of the day. Testing a miniature backyard version of their design in New Jersey in summer 2022 found similar results.
The goal was to design something that would be commercially appealing, Yang says. Wrinkled walls already exist, he notes. Therefore, this design, easy to produce and expand, may provide consumers with a solution to zig when the climate zags.
8. What can be learned about zigzag walls from Paragraph 1
A. They help cool buildings.
B. They consume electricity.
C. They are conventional walls.
D They rise with global temperatures.
9. Why does the author mention roofs
A. To explain a cooling method.
B. To compare with zigzag walls.
C. To show roofs are easier to cool.
D. To emphasize the importance of walls.
10. How did Yang’s team make zigzag walls less heat-absorbing
A. By using reflective roofs.
B. By coating with same materials.
C By wrinkling and coating differently.
D. By facing heat-releasing materials downward.
11. What is implied in the last paragraph
A. The design is hard to produce.
B. Wrinkled walls are not popular.
C. Consumers prefer straight walls.
D. The design may be commercialized.
D
In a recent unusual experiment, researchers attached a large pair of cartoonist round eyes to the front of a small, self-driving vehicle. This pair of eyes on the front of driverless vehicles could give pedestrians (行人) a better idea of whether they’ve been seen by the vehicles. That is quite important for pedestrians when it comes to determining the perfect moment to cross in front of oncoming traffic.
In the study, the volunteers — nine men and nine women — were asked to decide whether or not to cross the road as the car approached. Four situations were tested in total; two when the car was fitted with eyes, and two when it wasn’t. The researchers measured how often people hesitated to cross when it was in fact safe to do so, and how often they chose to cross when it was dangerous. Overall, the presence of the eyes led to safer and smoother road-crossing experiences for the participants.
However, there was a clear difference between genders in the results. For men, the eyes only really helped in dangerous situations, warning them to pause when they might otherwise proceed. For women, the eyes boosted confidence by signaling it was safe to cross. While other factors like age and background might have also influenced the participants’ reactions, the researchers believe this is an important point, as it shows that different road users may have different behaviors and needs, which require different communication ways in our future self-driving world.
Ultimately, the aim is to keep everyone as safe as possible, if and when autonomous driving becomes the norm (常态). At the moment, it seems that is a long way off yet — giving scientists more time to look at the effect. “There is not enough investigation into the interaction between self-driving cars and the people around them, such as pedestrians,” says computer scientist Takeo Igarashi. “So, we need more investigation and effort into such interaction to bring safety and assurance to society regarding self driving cars.”
12. What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Assessing if pedestrians are aware of road conditions.
B. Making self-driving vehicles more visually appealing.
C. Knowing if moving vehicles notice pedestrians’ presence.
D. Keeping enough distance between vehicles and pedestrians.
13. What effect did the cartoonish eyes have on participants according to the study
A. Participants’ improved road crossing behavior. B. Participants’ tendency to ride in driverless cars.
C. Researchers accurate measurement of car speed. D. Researchers ability to predict pedestrian behavior.
14. What lesson can makers of self-driving vehicles learn from this study
A. They need to improve the visibility of their vehicles.
B. They need to enhance the safety measures in their vehicles.
C. They need to adopt diverse communication methods in their design.
D. They need to make vehicles affordable to people from all walks of life.
15. What might be Takeo Igarashi’s attitude to the study
A. Disapproving. B. Objective. C. Critical. D. Subjective.
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。
Returning from vacation and attempting to get back into a productive routine can feel like a tough task. Here are strategies to help you get back to an academic mindset.
____16____
You may have felt stressed or burnt out before your holiday, so it makes sense to change your schedule when you return and adapt yourself to it. A great place to start is to assess food, exercise, and sleep habits, which can tend to go bad over a vacation.
Create a study schedule
____17____ Whether you prefer to use a traditional planner or an online calendar or app, begin by going through your course syllabi (提纲) and inputting project, test, and exam due dates. As you are scheduling your studies, be sure to consider which courses, readings and projects you anticipate will be more challenging, so you can devote extra time appropriately.
Start small
When you return from vacation, allow yourself the adjustment period to ease back into your coursework. It’s not realistic to try and jump into your studies at the same pace you were at before you left, as it can lead to sluggishness (反应迟钝) and burnout. ____18____ Doing so can generate an immediate sense of satisfaction that fuels your motivation to keep going.
Take time to de-stress
Research has shown that taking purposeful breaks of 5 to 60 minutes when studying increases productivity, energy, and ability to focus. Some examples include taking a walk, having a 15-minute nap, organizing your study area, listening to your favourite music, playing with your pet, or connecting with a friend. ____19____
Set up a reward system
As a learner, you should have a specific objective that motivates you to enhance your education. Setting up a reward system can also be helpful. ____20____ Depending on your preference, you can set up daily, weekly, or monthly incentives (奖励) to help ensure that you stay inspired and on task.
A. Refresh your routine.
B. Avoid distractions and time-wasters.
C. Instead, focus on small, achievable daily tasks.
D. It encourages you to meet your individual study goals.
E. Next up, it’s time to reorganize a new study schedule
F. By doing so, you can return to your studies refreshed and refocused.
G. The objective is to discover when productivity comes to you most easily.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
An Illinois family added extra chairs to their Thanksgiving table this year after inviting a mail carrier and his family to join them for the holiday.
On Nov. 16, Guy Miller, who has diabetes, was out ____21____ his dog. He was holding a treat bag, which, suddenly fell out of his hand. When he bent over to pick it up, the dog rushed forward ____22____ Miller to lose his balance and hit his ____23____ on the grass.
Jack, a 26-year-old substitute mail carrier, was driving by that Saturday afternoon and ____24____ the incident. “I was on my mail ____25____, looking at my rearview mirror. I saw Guy losing his ____26____ and he eventually fell.” Jack recounted. “I did a U-turn and got to him as quickly as I could, just making sure he was alright.”
Jack noticed “a lot of blood everywhere” and ____27____ began speaking with Miller to ____28____ more information. “He gave me his address, and I ____29____ to his home,” Jack said. Luckily, his wife, Marcia answered the ____30____. She immediately ____31____ when Jack told her her husband had fallen and was bleeding, but quickly pulled herself up and called their daughter, Ashley, a nurse, came over to ____32____ her father. “Once we got the blood all taken care of, we realized there’s scrapes (擦伤), but there were no ____33____ cuts,” Marcia said.
Despite the ____34____, Guy is now doing well, with a scrape on his head. “It’s kind of a bad thing that this is how I got to know Jack, but in a good sense, it’s a good thing,” he said at table. “Because I ____35____ another friend.”
21. A. talking B. rushing C. fighting D. walking
22. A. causing B. promoting C. believing D. convincing
23. A. hand B. head C. stomach D. nose
24. A. faced B. witnessed C. led D. reported
25. A. box B. travel C. route D. package
26. A. breath B. confidence C. sight D. balance
27. A. quickly B. regularly C. silently D. freely
28. A. increase B. share C. upload D. gather
29. A. stared B. felt C. struggled D. raced
30. A. phone B. question C. door D. requirement
31. A. blanked out B. ran out C. put out D. gave out
32. A. adjust B. examine C. carry D. achieve
33. A. obvious B. red C. deep D. complex
34. A. rescue B. fall C. blood D. notice
35. A. afforded B. met C. acknowledged D. gained
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。
Wu Mingzhu, a melon-growing expert and academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, is someone ____36____ graduated from Southwest University in 1953. She has devoted her life ____37____ studying and improving watermelon varieties, with a focus on improving their taste, texture, and overall quality. Through years of research, she has successfully grown numerous new watermelon ____38____ (variety) which are highly sought-after for their exceptional flavor and sweetness.
Her skill and hard work in this field have earned her ____39____ title of the “Mother of Watermelons.” Her work has revolutionized the watermelon industry in China ____40____ has gained international recognition. Wu’s efforts have significantly contributed to the growth and success of growing watermelons, ____41____ (provide) farmers with better varieties and consumers with tasty, top-quality fruit.
Beyond her scientific achievements, Wu ____42____ (admire) for her hard work in promoting sustainable farming practices and ensuring the long-term success of watermelon production. She actively shares her knowledge and skills with fellow farmers, teaching them the best ways ____43____ (grow) and control pests.
Wu Mingzhu’s passion and tireless commitment to the watermelon industry have made her an ____44____ (importance) figure in China’s agricultural sector. Her remarkable contributions have not only raised the status of watermelons but have also _____45_____ (positive) impacted the lives of countless farmers and consumers.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报“Youth Voice”专栏近期就“科技时代我们是否还需要面对面交流”这一话题展开讨论。请你以“The Value of Face-to-Face Communication”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 简述相关正反观点（如支持面对面沟通的价值，或质疑其在当下的必要性）；
2. 阐述你的观点并说明理由。
要求：
1. 词数80字左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Value of Face-to-Face Communication
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语段续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A few years ago, my family and I were driving back from our vacation in Florida to New York. At about 9 pm, after driving all day, we stopped at a Wendy’s restaurant in South Carolina. We were exhausted (筋疲力尽) from driving but still had a long way to go before we reached the hotel in Virginia where we had reservations for the night.
We ate, left, and continued driving. After about an hour and a half, when we had just crossed into Virginia, we realized that my husband had left his belt pack at the restaurant. I had only about $20 left in my wallet; my husband had the rest of our money and traveler’s checks (about $1,000) in his belt pack.
Even worse, the remote control for his spinal cord stimulator (脊髓刺激器) was in the pack, and he needed it to manage his back pain. I had no idea how many thousands of dollars it would cost to replace it.
Without much hope, we turned around and drove back to South Carolina. I never really expected to get our money or traveler’s checks back, but I hoped we could get back the remote for my husband’s stimulator. As I was driving back, my mind was overwhelmed with the stress of canceling credit cards and figuring out how we were going to make it home on just $20.
We watched all the exit signs on Highway I-95 for one that included a Wendy’s. The first one we tried was the wrong restaurant. So was the second. After a few more exits and three hours of driving, we finally found the right Wendy’s.
The restaurant had already closed for the night, but a young waiter was still inside cleaning up. We knocked on the door and explained our situation, and he let us in.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150字左右；
(2) 请按如下格式作答。
To our relief, the young waiter kept the belt pack safe!
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The young waiter warmly guided us out of the restaurant with a flashlight.
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答案版
柳州联谊校高二年级11月月考
英语
（本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟）
注意事项：
1. 答题前，务必将自己的姓名、学校、班级、准考证号填写在答题卡规定的位置上。
2. 答选择题时，必须使用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑，如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。
3. 答非选择题时，必须使用0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔，将答案书写在答题卡规定的位置上。
4. 所有题目必须在答题卡上作答，在试题卷上答题无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What was the weather like at the beginning of the holiday
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. Who has the tent right now
A. Amy. B. John. C. Henry.
3. What are the speakers talking about
A. A song. B. A chart. C. A hero.
4. Why does the woman make the call
A. To place an order.
B. To cancel an order.
C. To complain about an order.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At home. B. In the office. C. At a restaurant.
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. What are the speakers doing now
A. Preparing for a trip. B. Making a phone call. C. Booking a room.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Brother and sister. C. Tourist and guide.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Who went to the Botanic Garden with the woman
A. Her daughter. B. Her friend. C. Her grandparents.
9. How will the man probably get to the Botanic Garden
A. By car. B. By bike. C. By subway.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why is the video game popular
A. People can play the game live.
B. People can raise money for cats.
C. People can know about different organizations.
11. What is the marketing director’s purpose
A. To call on people to adopt a cat.
B. To ask people to donate money to animals.
C. To encourage people to take good care of cats.
12. What will the man probably do
A. Play the game. B. Donate money. C. Work with the company.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. When will the visitors come
A. In March. B. In April. C. In May.
14. How many visitors are coming
A. 8. B. 10. C. 20.
15. What will the visitors do on the second day
A. Attend a party. B. Visit Scotland. C. Visit the school.
16. How will the visitors probably go sightseeing
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By ship.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker probably
A. A game player. B. A news host. C. A cartoon director.
18. Where did the game first start
A. In parks. B. In squares. C. On college campuses.
19. How do the “mice” prevent being caught by the “cats”
A. By keeping themselves moving.
B. By throwing away their light sticks.
C. By stopping sharing their real-time location.
20. What have the players experienced from the game
A. A bigger circle of friends. B. Poor physical health. C. increased stress levels.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Are you travelling in Honolulu, Hawaii If yes, why not visit some of the following restaurants and have a good meal
Waiahole Poi Factory
Hawaiians Charlene and Calvin Hoe bought an actual poi factory in 1971, using it primarily as an art gallery, and then began serving food in 2009. Today, it’s also one of the few places that serve fresh pai’i’ai, cooked taro (芋头) pounded (捣碎) on a long wooden board. You’ll have to call in advance to reserve some.
● 48-140 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744
● (808) 239-2222
Over Easy
Honolulu loves breakfast, and few places do it better than Over Easy, a warm, happy family operation anyone would be proud to support. Fancy, golden, tasty pancakes are the star of sweet dishes, but don’t leave without trying the bacon-cabbage soup poured over a bowl of rice and Portuguese sausage.
● 0418 Kuulei Rd #103, Kailua, HⅡ96734
● 0(808) 260-1732
Helena’s
If you’re only going to one spot for traditional Hawaiian food, make it Helena’s. Locals have been lining up since the day Helena’s opened in 1946. First-timers should order set menu D, which comes with kalua pig, lomi salmon, and squid lu’au (a delicious dish of octopus and taro leaves in coconut milk), along with rice.
● 1240 N School St, Honolulu, HI 968 17
● (808) 845-8044
Fete Hawai
Chef Robynne Maii was recently awarded a James Beard award — Hawaii’s first in almost 20 years-for her restaurant that features great cocktails (鸡尾酒) and a menu that combines French, Italian, Korean, and Hawaiian influences. Do order from the specials menu, which features Hawaii’s seafood and the best produce in season, and don’t miss the house-made rocky road ice cream for dessert.
● 2 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
● (808) 369-1390
1. What do we know about Waiahole Poi Factory
A. It serves pancakes. B. It is owned by two natives.
C. It used to be a local museum. D. It refuses to make reservations.
2. Which number would you call if you’re interested in the local traditional food
A (808) 239-2222. B. (808) 260-1732.
C. (808) 845-8044. D. (808) 369-1390.
3. Which restaurant’s chef won a major prize
A. Waiahole Poi Factory’s. B. Over Easy’s. C. Helena’s. D. Fete Hawaii’s.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
B
When I suggested my 13-year-old try tennis, she quickly shot me down. “I’m not sporty; stop trying to get me to do sports,” Julianna said. I had suggested it because some of my happiest recent memories were of playing ping-pong with her. Tennis seemed like a natural progression from ping-pong and a great way to work out some of her growing teen frustrations on a larger playing field. But my suggestion was always met with resistance.
Still, I was undeterred. I was pretty sure that releasing (释放) some physical energy would help Julianna manage her emotions. I’ve seen how sports help with stress. It worked for me when I was a teenage girl. Midway into summer, we stayed at home due to COVID-19, and Julianna and I grew really bored. “Do you want to play tennis ” I asked her at lunch one afternoon. “Sure,” she said. By then, we were both eager to spend as much time as possible out of the house. Arriving at the court, we set down our bags, picked up our rackets (球拍), and headed to our sides of the court. The net felt like the visual representation of a growing divide between us — I desiring connection and my teenage daughter longing for independence.
I started by hitting a ball over the net, and Julianna took a big swing and missed. We repeated this several more times. I resisted the urge (冲动) to tell she was holding the racket too close to the neck or to step more into her forehand (正手). My daughter wanted the chance to figure these things out for herself. And I needed to practice letting her do it. We repeated the pattern of me hitting the ball and her missing it a few times before she finally got it back over the net. “This is fun,” she said with a mixture of surprise and delight and then she smiled widely.
Now we always find time to play tennis. It’s nice to have a place where both of us can release our negative emotions and let them go.
4. Why did the author persuade her daughter to play tennis
A. They had a good time playing tennis together.
B. She wanted her daughter to be a sporty person.
C. It would help her daughter make more like-minded friends.
D. It would be good for her daughter’s emotional management.
5. What does the underlined word “undeterred” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Not confused. B. Not determined.
C Not discouraged. D. Not surprised.
6. What did the author do when her daughter missed the ball
A. She stood close to the net.
B. She repeated hitting the ball.
C. She changed ends with her daughter.
D. She instructed her daughter immediately.
7. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. I Encourage My Daughter to Be Independent
B. I Inspire My Daughter to Express Her Emotions
C. Tennis Helps Me Understand My Teenage Daughter
D. My Daughter and I Find Some Peace on the Tennis Court
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D
C
Here’s a new idea: Adding zigzags (锯齿形) to walls could help cool an overheated building, even as global temperatures rise. Researchers devised a new electricity-free standing wall design that cools buildings more efficiently than conventional walls, reducing daily average wall temperatures by a couple degrees Celsius, reported August 9 in Nexus.
Buildings currently consume about 40 percent of global energy and account for over a third of global carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere, mostly from energy-intensive air conditioning. Researchers seek designs to redirect solar energy and reduce this load.
Most “radiative cooling” focuses on roofs to absorb solar energy and radiate it into space, but university materials scientist Yuan Yang notes that walls are harder to cool due to space exposure and ground heat absorption. Thus, an effective design must account for both factors.
Hence: zigzag walls. Yang’s team assumed that by wrinkling the upright surface and coating the parts with different materials—more reflective materials facing downward and more heat-releasing materials facing upward—the wall could absorb less heat than a conventional straight wall.
Simulation (模拟) showed that zigzag walls gained less heat from the ground than conventional walls by about 2.3 degrees on average, rising to 3.1 degrees during the hottest part of the day. Testing a miniature backyard version of their design in New Jersey in summer 2022 found similar results.
The goal was to design something that would be commercially appealing, Yang says. Wrinkled walls already exist, he notes. Therefore, this design, easy to produce and expand, may provide consumers with a solution to zig when the climate zags.
8. What can be learned about zigzag walls from Paragraph 1
A. They help cool buildings.
B. They consume electricity.
C. They are conventional walls.
D They rise with global temperatures.
9. Why does the author mention roofs
A. To explain a cooling method.
B. To compare with zigzag walls.
C. To show roofs are easier to cool.
D. To emphasize the importance of walls.
10. How did Yang’s team make zigzag walls less heat-absorbing
A. By using reflective roofs.
B. By coating with same materials.
C By wrinkling and coating differently.
D. By facing heat-releasing materials downward.
11. What is implied in the last paragraph
A. The design is hard to produce.
B. Wrinkled walls are not popular.
C. Consumers prefer straight walls.
D. The design may be commercialized.
【答案】8. A 9. A 10. C 11. D
D
In a recent unusual experiment, researchers attached a large pair of cartoonist round eyes to the front of a small, self-driving vehicle. This pair of eyes on the front of driverless vehicles could give pedestrians (行人) a better idea of whether they’ve been seen by the vehicles. That is quite important for pedestrians when it comes to determining the perfect moment to cross in front of oncoming traffic.
In the study, the volunteers — nine men and nine women — were asked to decide whether or not to cross the road as the car approached. Four situations were tested in total; two when the car was fitted with eyes, and two when it wasn’t. The researchers measured how often people hesitated to cross when it was in fact safe to do so, and how often they chose to cross when it was dangerous. Overall, the presence of the eyes led to safer and smoother road-crossing experiences for the participants.
However, there was a clear difference between genders in the results. For men, the eyes only really helped in dangerous situations, warning them to pause when they might otherwise proceed. For women, the eyes boosted confidence by signaling it was safe to cross. While other factors like age and background might have also influenced the participants’ reactions, the researchers believe this is an important point, as it shows that different road users may have different behaviors and needs, which require different communication ways in our future self-driving world.
Ultimately, the aim is to keep everyone as safe as possible, if and when autonomous driving becomes the norm (常态). At the moment, it seems that is a long way off yet — giving scientists more time to look at the effect. “There is not enough investigation into the interaction between self-driving cars and the people around them, such as pedestrians,” says computer scientist Takeo Igarashi. “So, we need more investigation and effort into such interaction to bring safety and assurance to society regarding self driving cars.”
12. What does the underlined word “That” in paragraph 1 refer to
A. Assessing if pedestrians are aware of road conditions.
B. Making self-driving vehicles more visually appealing.
C. Knowing if moving vehicles notice pedestrians’ presence.
D. Keeping enough distance between vehicles and pedestrians.
13. What effect did the cartoonish eyes have on participants according to the study
A. Participants’ improved road crossing behavior. B. Participants’ tendency to ride in driverless cars.
C. Researchers accurate measurement of car speed. D. Researchers ability to predict pedestrian behavior.
14. What lesson can makers of self-driving vehicles learn from this study
A. They need to improve the visibility of their vehicles.
B. They need to enhance the safety measures in their vehicles.
C. They need to adopt diverse communication methods in their design.
D. They need to make vehicles affordable to people from all walks of life.
15. What might be Takeo Igarashi’s attitude to the study
A. Disapproving. B. Objective. C. Critical. D. Subjective.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. C 15. B
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。
Returning from vacation and attempting to get back into a productive routine can feel like a tough task. Here are strategies to help you get back to an academic mindset.
____16____
You may have felt stressed or burnt out before your holiday, so it makes sense to change your schedule when you return and adapt yourself to it. A great place to start is to assess food, exercise, and sleep habits, which can tend to go bad over a vacation.
Create a study schedule
____17____ Whether you prefer to use a traditional planner or an online calendar or app, begin by going through your course syllabi (提纲) and inputting project, test, and exam due dates. As you are scheduling your studies, be sure to consider which courses, readings and projects you anticipate will be more challenging, so you can devote extra time appropriately.
Start small
When you return from vacation, allow yourself the adjustment period to ease back into your coursework. It’s not realistic to try and jump into your studies at the same pace you were at before you left, as it can lead to sluggishness (反应迟钝) and burnout. ____18____ Doing so can generate an immediate sense of satisfaction that fuels your motivation to keep going.
Take time to de-stress
Research has shown that taking purposeful breaks of 5 to 60 minutes when studying increases productivity, energy, and ability to focus. Some examples include taking a walk, having a 15-minute nap, organizing your study area, listening to your favourite music, playing with your pet, or connecting with a friend. ____19____
Set up a reward system
As a learner, you should have a specific objective that motivates you to enhance your education. Setting up a reward system can also be helpful. ____20____ Depending on your preference, you can set up daily, weekly, or monthly incentives (奖励) to help ensure that you stay inspired and on task.
A. Refresh your routine.
B. Avoid distractions and time-wasters.
C. Instead, focus on small, achievable daily tasks.
D. It encourages you to meet your individual study goals.
E. Next up, it’s time to reorganize a new study schedule
F. By doing so, you can return to your studies refreshed and refocused.
G. The objective is to discover when productivity comes to you most easily.
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. C 19. F 20. D
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
An Illinois family added extra chairs to their Thanksgiving table this year after inviting a mail carrier and his family to join them for the holiday.
On Nov. 16, Guy Miller, who has diabetes, was out ____21____ his dog. He was holding a treat bag, which, suddenly fell out of his hand. When he bent over to pick it up, the dog rushed forward ____22____ Miller to lose his balance and hit his ____23____ on the grass.
Jack, a 26-year-old substitute mail carrier, was driving by that Saturday afternoon and ____24____ the incident. “I was on my mail ____25____, looking at my rearview mirror. I saw Guy losing his ____26____ and he eventually fell.” Jack recounted. “I did a U-turn and got to him as quickly as I could, just making sure he was alright.”
Jack noticed “a lot of blood everywhere” and ____27____ began speaking with Miller to ____28____ more information. “He gave me his address, and I ____29____ to his home,” Jack said. Luckily, his wife, Marcia answered the ____30____. She immediately ____31____ when Jack told her her husband had fallen and was bleeding, but quickly pulled herself up and called their daughter, Ashley, a nurse, came over to ____32____ her father. “Once we got the blood all taken care of, we realized there’s scrapes (擦伤), but there were no ____33____ cuts,” Marcia said.
Despite the ____34____, Guy is now doing well, with a scrape on his head. “It’s kind of a bad thing that this is how I got to know Jack, but in a good sense, it’s a good thing,” he said at table. “Because I ____35____ another friend.”
21. A. talking B. rushing C. fighting D. walking
22. A. causing B. promoting C. believing D. convincing
23. A. hand B. head C. stomach D. nose
24. A. faced B. witnessed C. led D. reported
25. A. box B. travel C. route D. package
26. A. breath B. confidence C. sight D. balance
27. A. quickly B. regularly C. silently D. freely
28. A. increase B. share C. upload D. gather
29. A. stared B. felt C. struggled D. raced
30. A. phone B. question C. door D. requirement
31. A. blanked out B. ran out C. put out D. gave out
32. A. adjust B. examine C. carry D. achieve
33. A. obvious B. red C. deep D. complex
34. A. rescue B. fall C. blood D. notice
35. A. afforded B. met C. acknowledged D. gained
【答案】21 D 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. D 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 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。
Wu Mingzhu, a melon-growing expert and academician at the Chinese Academy of Engineering, is someone ____36____ graduated from Southwest University in 1953. She has devoted her life ____37____ studying and improving watermelon varieties, with a focus on improving their taste, texture, and overall quality. Through years of research, she has successfully grown numerous new watermelon ____38____ (variety) which are highly sought-after for their exceptional flavor and sweetness.
Her skill and hard work in this field have earned her ____39____ title of the “Mother of Watermelons.” Her work has revolutionized the watermelon industry in China ____40____ has gained international recognition. Wu’s efforts have significantly contributed to the growth and success of growing watermelons, ____41____ (provide) farmers with better varieties and consumers with tasty, top-quality fruit.
Beyond her scientific achievements, Wu ____42____ (admire) for her hard work in promoting sustainable farming practices and ensuring the long-term success of watermelon production. She actively shares her knowledge and skills with fellow farmers, teaching them the best ways ____43____ (grow) and control pests.
Wu Mingzhu’s passion and tireless commitment to the watermelon industry have made her an ____44____ (importance) figure in China’s agricultural sector. Her remarkable contributions have not only raised the status of watermelons but have also _____45_____ (positive) impacted the lives of countless farmers and consumers.
【答案】36. that##who
37. to 38. varieties
39. the 40. and
41. providing
42. is admired
43. to grow
44. important
45. positively
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校英语报“Youth Voice”专栏近期就“科技时代我们是否还需要面对面交流”这一话题展开讨论。请你以“The Value of Face-to-Face Communication”为题，写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 简述相关正反观点（如支持面对面沟通的价值，或质疑其在当下的必要性）；
2. 阐述你的观点并说明理由。
要求：
1. 词数80字左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
The Value of Face-to-Face Communication
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【答案】参考范文
The Value of Face-to-Face Communication
With the development of technology, the ways that we communicate with each other change a lot. As for it, different people have different opinions.
Some believe that online communication allow people to connect instantly regardless of distance. However, some still argue that face-to-face communication is irreplaceable, because non-verbal cues, such as facial expressions and body language is quite important, which help to build trust and understanding.
In my opinion, face-to-face communication holds unique value. It fosters deeper emotional connections and reduces misunderstandings. Therefore, while online tools are useful, we should not underestimate the power of in-person interactions.
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段续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
A few years ago, my family and I were driving back from our vacation in Florida to New York. At about 9 pm, after driving all day, we stopped at a Wendy’s restaurant in South Carolina. We were exhausted (筋疲力尽) from driving but still had a long way to go before we reached the hotel in Virginia where we had reservations for the night.
We ate, left, and continued driving. After about an hour and a half, when we had just crossed into Virginia, we realized that my husband had left his belt pack at the restaurant. I had only about $20 left in my wallet; my husband had the rest of our money and traveler’s checks (about $1,000) in his belt pack.
Even worse, the remote control for his spinal cord stimulator (脊髓刺激器) was in the pack, and he needed it to manage his back pain. I had no idea how many thousands of dollars it would cost to replace it.
Without much hope, we turned around and drove back to South Carolina. I never really expected to get our money or traveler’s checks back, but I hoped we could get back the remote for my husband’s stimulator. As I was driving back, my mind was overwhelmed with the stress of canceling credit cards and figuring out how we were going to make it home on just $20.
We watched all the exit signs on Highway I-95 for one that included a Wendy’s. The first one we tried was the wrong restaurant. So was the second. After a few more exits and three hours of driving, we finally found the right Wendy’s.
The restaurant had already closed for the night, but a young waiter was still inside cleaning up. We knocked on the door and explained our situation, and he let us in.
注意：
(1) 续写词数应为150字左右；
(2) 请按如下格式作答。
To our relief, the young waiter kept the belt pack safe!
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The young waiter warmly guided us out of the restaurant with a flashlight.
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【答案】One possible version:
To our relief, the young waiter kept the belt pack safe! He handed it to us, explaining another waiter spotted it and handed it to him. I could hardly believe my eyes. Everything was there — the money, the traveler’s checks, and most importantly, the remote control. My husband tightly held the young man’s hands, unable to speak due to his gratitude. My earlier anxiety disappeared, replaced by deep relief. When we offered a reward to the young man, he refused with a shy smile, saying, “I just did what everyone should do.”
The young waiter warmly guided us out of the restaurant with a flashlight. “Thank you so much for your help,” I said, still in awe. The young man smiled warmly, “It’s my pleasure. I’m just happy to return it to you.” The warm light guided us through the dark to our car. As we said goodbye, his kindness shone brighter than the flashlight. “Safe travels!” he called out. Driving away, we felt peaceful and hopeful, not tense anymore. That unexpected help made the rest of our journey home feel lighter. This honest young man turned a terrible night into a powerful example of human goodness.
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