2024—2025学年度第一学期质量检测
高二英语试题
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why does the woman dislike cooking
A. She hates to do the cleaning.
B. She can’t get good feedback.
C. She needs to prepare the ingredients.
2. How did Lisa get to Baltimore
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By taxi.
3. Why does the man feel sorry
A. He failed his math exam.
B. He made a mistake at work.
C. He wasn’t able to help Jane.
4. What may the man do this afternoon
A. Take a music lesson. B. Go to a summer camp. C. Help Tina with piano.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A movie. B. A painting. C. A photograph.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Why does the woman refuse to send the man an example
A. It needs Mr. Taylor’s permission.
B. She knows little about paper.
C. The top-quality paper is sold out.
7. Where does the conversation take place
A. Over the phone. B. In a store. C. At Mr. Taylor’s house.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What do we know about Jason
A. He is over 16 years old.
B. He is not sure of himself.
C. He is good at game design.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What did Jenny save the kid from
A. A car crash. B. A big fire. C. Drowning.
11. How much money has Jenny got as the winning prize
A. $50,000. B. $100,000. C. $200,000.
12. What might the woman be
A. A singer. B. An actress. C. A composer.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What does the woman think of the movie
A. Terrible. B. Average. C. Good.
14. What can people get from a car boot sale
A. Discounted cars. B. Secondhand items. C. Outdoor trips.
15. What does Robert’s kid love most among the presents
A. A plastic train. B. A robot soldier. C. An old silver coin.
16. What will Robert do with the mini motorbike
A. Reproduce it. B. Repaint it. C. Sell it.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What caused Mary to do the experiments
A. A piece of news. B. A truck accident. C. Some project data.
18. Where did Mary do her experiments
A. At school. B. On the road. C. In a field.
19. Which sound frequency could send the deer away
A. 25,000 hertz. B. 20,000 hertz. C. 14,000 hertz.
20. What is the purpose of Mary’s experiments
A. To improve the hearing of the deer.
B. To provide shelter for the deer.
C. To protect the deer from danger.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
English Language Arts and Literature Classroom Policies
Absences: Only absences due to illness or doctor’s appointments are excused. Absences for any other reason including travel or shadowing, etc., are unexcused. No extensions for assignments, homework, or tests will be given for unexcused absences.
Assignments and Papers: Keep all assignments and papers in your binder (活页夹) and bring them to class each day. It is the responsibility of the student to turn in assignments on or before the due date. Please type all assignments as double-spaced, single-sided, with an 11 font size, and a proper paper heading and title unless otherwise instructed. If a student can’ t turn in an assignment on the day it is due because of a technology malfunction (computer crash, etc) then a written and signed note by a parent explaining the malfunction is required.
Assignment Headings: All student-prepared papers are to have a proper heading. Missing the complete heading is subject to a 10% reduction. See below for a heading example:
Full Name/ Class Date Title of Assignment
Grading Policy: All assignments in this class reflect the academic grading policy for Woodside School. Grades for class are weighted in the following way: Essays 25%, Tests 25%, Projects 25%, Homework and Class Assignments 25%.
Late Work: All late work will be subject to a reduction of at least 10% for each day the assignment is late. Late projects are reduced 20% for each late day. Late work is accepted for 5 days after the due date. Missed tests will need to be completed within one week of the original test date.
21. What is needed if a technology problem delays an assignment
A. A parent-signed note. B. A paper heading and title.
C. A spoken explanation. D. A handwritten report.
22. How many parts is a student’s final grade made up of
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
23. What will happen if you submit a project two days after the due date
A. You’ll receive a zero. B. You’ll get a 40% reduction.
C. You’ll be given a test. D. You’ll have 5 days to do it.
B
Years ago when I was starting to explore the world in earnest — making my first trips to Africa and Asia and the Arctic — I believed that looking at the world through a camera held back my ability to see what was really in front of me and to notice what mattered. I thought that trying to capture (捕获) good pictures took me out of the moment and made me conscious of constructing an image rather than absorbing what I was experiencing.
I’ve since changed my mind about that. Today I take plenty of photos, not just on my travels but in the everyday life — when I notice an interesting mushroom while walking the dog, or watch the cloud formations before a storm. I understand now that taking pictures can be a way to stop and make better sense of the world around us.
That’s one important outcome of the work that our phenomenal photographers do for National Geographic. And it’s why I’m so pleased that we have devoted this month’s magazine to immersing you in that work.
Of course, these professionals have a much different relationship with photography than I do. Their work is creatively, intellectually, and logistically challenging in ways that most of us hobbyist photographers can hardly imagine. For them, it is an art and a science that they’ve perfected — a way to stop us in our tracks and make us pay attention to a story that needs to be told. At their best, photographers reveal what isn’t readily seen.
In addition to impressive photos, we’re letting you hear directly from a handful of our photographers, who share stories that take you deeper into some of their most interesting projects. You’ll learn the extreme lengths to which our contributors have gone to capture some of these shots, and get a closer look at the equipment that makes it all possible.
I hope you enjoy the issue.
24. What was the author’s initial belief about taking photographs
A. It kept him from fully enjoying the present. B. It greatly enhanced his travel experiences.
C. It helped record unforgettable memories. D. It indicated his reliance on the camera.
25. What is a key ability of professional photographers according to the author
A. Simplifying complex processes. B. Imagining touching stories.
C. Documenting events accurately. D. Presenting unnoticed scenes.
26. What does the magazine offer besides photos
A. A contribution for photographers. B. A behind-the-scenes look.
C. Photographer training projects. D. Publishers’ firsthand stories.
27. In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A. Earth’s Artworks. B. Around the World. C. Reader’s Letter. D. From the Editor.
C
Imagine sitting in a dark movie theater wondering just how much soda is left in your oversized cup. Rather than pulling off the cap and looking, you pick up and shake the cup a bit to hear how much ice is inside, giving you a decent indication of if you’ll need to get a free refill. Setting the drink back down, you wonder absent-mindedly if the armrest is made of real wood. After giving it a few knocks and hearing an empty sound, you decide it must be made from plastic.
This ability to interpret the world through sound vibrations (振动) coming from an object is what researchers are just about to give to robots to boost their rapidly growing set of sensing abilities.
Set to be published at the Conference on Robot Learning in Munich, Germany, new research from Duke University details a system entitled SonicSense that allows robots to interact with their surroundings in ways previously limited to humans.
SonicSense features a robotic hand with four fingers, each equipped with a contact microphone placed in the fingertip. These sensors detect and record vibrations generated when the robot grasps or shakes an object. While SonicSense is not the first attempt to use this approach, it goes further and performs better than previous work by using touch-based microphones that tune out noise and advanced AI techniques.
Based on the interactions and detected signals, SonicSense extracts frequency features and uses its previous knowledge, paired with AI, to figure out what material the object is made out of. If it’s an object the system has never seen before, it might take 20 different interactions for the system to come to a conclusion. But if it’s an object already in its database, it can correctly identify it in as little as four.
SonicSense gives robots a new way to hear and feel, much like humans, which can transform how current robots perceive and interact with objects. While vision is essential, sound adds layers of information that can reveal things the eye might miss.
28. What does the author stress in the first paragraph
A. How people perceive the environment. B. When moviegoers make rough estimates.
C. What function vision performs in darkness. D. Whether people should trust initial judgments.
29. How does SonicSense make robots different
A. It generates hand movements by vibration. B. It enables robots to interact with humans.
C. It employs sound to interpret the world. D. It integrates diverse visual feedback.
30. Which of the following best describes SonicSense’s object recognition
A. Safety-centered. B. Multi-tasked. C. Adaptable. D. Sustainable.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Technology Equips Robots with Better Vision
B. Listening Skills Give Robots Human-like Touch
C. Eyes on SonicSense: the Customizable Wonder
D. Sounds Great: Robots with an Expressive Voice
D
At first glance, a dead tree might seem to be little more than an empty, fading log. But look closer. From crawling ants to nesting bats, a whole community of creatures has settled in, their very survival often dependent on the tree’ s death. Dead trees are now becoming a major point of forest management. Recent decades have brought greater understanding of the vital function dead trees serve in supporting biodiversity and forest regeneration — and, with it, a growing movement to preserve them.
The death of a tree is hardly the end. Instead, a rapid transformation begins, bringing new dynamism into the lifeless branches. Upon its death, the tree’ s tightly closed plumbing(管道系统), previously used to transport nutrients and water, becomes empty and permeable(可渗透的). These emptied-out structures, still standing upright, are also known as snags or wildlife trees. Because of their uprightness, snags can host a high diversity of species that varies from top to bottom. Fallen trees — often called logs — are also valuable habitats, though for a different group of smaller-scale species.
From a climate perspective, letting trees putrefy is critical. Large trees in particular act as significant carbon sinks, and allowing them to decompose naturally extends the carbon storage process, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide — and, thus, heat — in the atmosphere.
Whenever possible, forestry experts prefer to leave dead trees untouched. “In forested areas, we would typically recommend that standing trees be left that way,” says Kevin Rohling, a specialist in forest ecology. This advice marks a change of tune from previous generations when uncontrolled logging and forest clearing were common practice.
Is there any benefit to keeping a dead tree in your backyard The answer is not a one-size-fits-all guidance. For personal properties, it’s a little bit more complex. Trees infected by diseases like sudden oak death, for instance, can appear healthy despite growing progressively drier and structurally unsound. For people who live in wildfire-prone territory, such as the wildland urban interface, keeping a dead tree within your property — unless your property is very large — really represents a big risk.
32. Why are dead trees a focus in forest management
A. They are effortlessly removable. B. They may upset biodiversity.
C. They are regarded as landmarks. D. They help maintain forest life.
33. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Factors leading to a tree’s death. B. The afterlife of a dead tree.
C. Habitats for endangered species. D. The process of species change.
34. What does the underlined word “putrefy” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Break down. B. Root around. C. Grow stronger. D. Keep alive.
35. How should people handle dead trees according to the text
A. Preserve them wholeheartedly. B. Remove them without delay.
C. Treat them based on conditions. D. Recycle them to the fullest.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A 30-year observational study at the University of South Carolina found that swimmers had about half the risk of death from any cause compared to participants who were runners or walkers. Notably, the advantage applies broadly, as you don’t have to do butterfly or freestyle to get the benefit. ___36___ Here are the many advantages of water fitness.
Water’s buoyancy (浮力) minimizes the effects of gravity, meaning it’s gentle on joints. This makes exercising in water an excellent choice for people with the pain on joints. ___37___ Moreover, exercising in water can minimize the stress on ankles, potentially lowering the injury rate.
___38___ One Australian study compared water sports with several other kinds of exercise, including jogging and cycling, and found that only water sports helped people prevent falls.
While you don’t feel as hot and sweaty in the water as you do when you work out on land, works in water still raise your metabolic (新陈代谢) rate, burn calories and help with weight loss. Besides, activities in water engage most of the body’s major muscle groups, including those in the legs, upper body and core. ___39___
Bathing yourself in water just feels good, sometimes bringing up happy summer memories from childhood. Like all aerobic exercises, swimming, pool walking and other kinds of water aerobics release the feel-good hormones (荷尔蒙) called endorphins in your brain. ___40___
In conclusion, working out in water, all or partially, has multiple benefits for the mind and the body and can be done by almost anyone of any age at any fitness level!
A. Water-based activities helps improve balance.
B. It is also an ideal option for those wanting to prevent it.
C. They perfectly combine stretching and strength training.
D. Swimming has the same effects as other forms of exercises.
E. The extra boost of these chemicals helps fight anxiety, depression and stress.
F. Pool walking and water workouts with weights are also great ways to get in shape.
G. Water-related exercises get your heart pumping without much stress on the body.
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节（共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Williams and Smith spend the weeks leading up to Christmas crossing the country. They visit all 50 states, making house calls to kids who are ___41___. The pair arrive with plenty of toys, and in costume, both of which ___42___ the young recipients. Though Williams has been spreading joy this way for years, the drive to do it ___43___ a joyless event.
In 2009, he lost his mother to cancer and fell into a five-year depression. But he dug himself out by ___44___ his mother’s memory through charitable acts. Williams ___45___ his nonprofit, Future SuperHero, in 2018．His goal is to bring ___46___ to children with health challenges, including those who ___47___ life-threatening conditions. “He was the first person to put a smile on Aron’s face,” says Katrina, whose son suffered from cancer.
Along the gift-giving journey, they stock up on (备货) some toys, funded by the ___48___ that come from the Future SuperHero website, which is also where people ___49___ families for the pair to visit. But they often use Williams’s own ____50____ as well to purchase gifts. More importantly, they spend time with the family. The parents seem more ____51____ than the kids sometimes.
The pair say they want to make sure families facing ____52____ battles never feel alone. It’s what keeps them going, even when they ____53____ get any sleep in the process.
“I don’t ____54____ to get paid to do this,” Williams adds. “It’ s just ____55____ me for losing my mother, just keeping her name alive by doing this.”
41 A. polite B. energetic C. sick D. honest
42. A. confuse B. scare C. calm D. delight
43. A. brought about B. came from C. turned out D. make up
44. A. ignoring B. honoring C. appreciating D. delivering
45. A. launched B. downsized C. quit D. chose
46. A. wellness B. fortune C. snacks D. smiles
47. A. fight B. accept C. push D. set
48. A. demands B. comments C. donations D. researches
49. A. propose B. instruct C. motivate D. track
50. A. wisdom B. reputation C. materials D. savings
51. A. patient B. nervous C. excited D. disappointed
52. A. final B. spiritual C. competitive D. tough
53. A. merely B. barely C. actually D. almost
54. A. refuse B. stop C. expect D. pretend
55. A. comforting B. reminding C. forgiving D. blaming
第二节 （共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）
根据所给单词的汉语提示或首字母，写出空缺处单词的正确形式，每空一词。
56. ______ (领养) a pet from a shelter can be a life-changing experience. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
57. A balanced diet can help your body ______ (消耗) energy more efficiently. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
58. The method of combining ______ (理论) with practice is further strengthened. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
59. Technological creativity and ______ (创新) have changed the way we communicate. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
60. The NBA, short for National Basketball ______ (联盟), engages in various international initiatives to promote basketball. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
61. Summer rain is typically a______ by thunder and lightning. (根据首字母单词拼写)
62. As a c______ of their devotion, they achieved great success. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】consequence##onsequence
63. He is o______ and always spots the positive aspect of every situation. (根据首字母单词拼写)
64. The two flowers are so identical that many people can’t d______ them easily. （根据首字母单词拼写）
65. When Tom heard the frightening sound, he f______ on the spot without moving any farther. （根据首字母单词拼写）
第三节 （共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）
阅读下列各句，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
66. Students’ overall development is ________ the key to better education lies. (用适当词填空)
67. The device through ______ we can control our home appliances remotely is quiet convenient. （用适当的词填空）
68. In ______ (compare)with western cuisine, I prefer traditional Chinese cooking. （所给词的适当形式填空）
69. By the time he was a teenager, he________ (enjoy) a reputation as a wonderful young musician. （所给词的适当形式填空）
70. The remarkable landmark ______ (catch) my eye is Guangfu River Bridge with a total length of 1,831 meters. (所给词的适当形式填空)
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
71. 假定你是李华，你校下周将迎来校园科技文化周。请你为校英文报写一篇题为“科技改变学校生活”的文章，内容包括：
（1）科技的实际运用；
（2）你的感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Science and Technology Changes School Life
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第二节（满分25分）
72. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完成的短文。
“Hey, Isaac!” Dayna said. “Feeling ready for this year’ s baking (烘焙)competition ”
I smiled. “Do I look worried ”
Dayna laughed. “You should be.”
You’d never know that Dayna and I are best friends. Cupcakes turn us into fierce competitors. We hurried into the kitchen at the Kids’ Baking Club, where we take baking classes every Saturday. Today was the day we’d been working toward— the annual kids’ baking competition.
Family and friends crowded into a makeshift seating area. I set up my station with the key ingredients I had brought from home. Mrs. Cooper from Cathy’s Cupcake addressed the crowd. “Good morning, and welcome to our annual kids’ baking competition. We have eight bakers, including last year’s champion, Dayna DeAngelo.” Dayna waved like a celebrity as the crowd applauded. I planned to take down Dayna, the cupcake queen.
“Let’ s get this party started,” Mrs. Cooper said. Dayna bounced on her toes. I shook out my hands.
Measuring spoons pinged against bowls. Clouds of flour settled on the table. Mixers whirred(发出嗡嗡声). As expected, time moved at a breathtaking pace. My lemon cupcakes were well underway. I tasted my creation. Mmm. Amazing! Then I glanced over to see how Dayna was doing.
Where was she Suddenly, her head emerged from under the table. She had dropped a dozen eggs! I turned off my mixer and rushed over to her station.
“Get your ingredients into the bowl. I’ll deal with this!” I said.
“Thanks, Isaac,” she whispered. “You rock.”
Hurriedly, I grabbed paper towels to clean up, praying my good deed wouldn’t cost me the round. A few minutes later, everyone including Dayna was baking. The crowd cheered us on. The judges mmm-ed and ahh-ed over each contestant’ s work. Then we waited in another room anxiously as they discussed.
Soon, Mrs. Cooper announced, “Dayna and Isaac are moving on to the final round: standard cupcakes.” In the final round, I got right into my zone.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But I quickly realized I hadn’t packed the candies used for decorating.
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A few minutes later, Mrs. Cooper announced, “The winner is ... Isaac!”
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答案版
2024—2025学年度第一学期质量检测
高二英语试题
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。
2．回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3．考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5 小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. Why does the woman dislike cooking
A. She hates to do the cleaning.
B. She can’t get good feedback.
C. She needs to prepare the ingredients.
【答案】A
【原文】M: I really enjoy creating a meal from various ingredients and watching my friends enjoy it. It gives me a real sense of satisfaction. Do you enjoy cooking
W: No, I don’t. Cleaning up after dinner is no fun. For me, the terrible consequence of making a home-cooked meal is the mess — having to clean the pots, the pans, the counters, etc.
2. How did Lisa get to Baltimore
A. By bus. B. By train. C. By taxi.
【答案】B
【原文】M: Welcome to Baltimore! Lisa, I’ll bet you slept well after that long bus ride from Charlotte.
W: Actually, I didn’t take the long-distance bus. I had a nice, relaxing train ride. Then I took a taxi to my hotel.
3. Why does the man feel sorry
A. He failed his math exam.
B. He made a mistake at work.
C. He wasn’t able to help Jane.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Sorry I wasn’t there to give you any assistance with the preparation for the math test, Jane. I was up to my neck in work.
W: It’s OK, Dad. I understand. I did pretty well anyway.
4. What may the man do this afternoon
A. Take a music lesson. B. Go to a summer camp. C. Help Tina with piano.
【答案】C
【原文】M: Mom, could you do me a favor to turn off the music
W: Why
M: It’s the first day after my harsh summer camp. I won’t get up till Tina calls me to give her piano instructions this afternoon.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A movie. B. A painting. C. A photograph.
【答案】B
【原文】W: Look at this. A young woman was surrounded by pumpkins.
M: Um... Her face is so realistic. I almost thought it was a photograph.
W: Well, the colors used are bright, creating a sense of energy and pleasure.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. Why does the woman refuse to send the man an example
A. It needs Mr. Taylor’s permission.
B. She knows little about paper.
C. The top-quality paper is sold out.
7. Where does the conversation take place
A. Over the phone. B. In a store. C. At Mr. Taylor’s house.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【原文】W: Hello, this is Artist Supplies, how can I help you
M: Hello, do you have any good quality art paper
W: I guess we have.
M: OK, I need top-quality paper for the project I’m doing. Can you send me an example
W: I’m sorry, sir. I’m a friend of the owner and I come to keep an eye on the store just for the morning. I don’t really know much about different types of paper. What I can do is wait for Mr. Taylor, the shop owner, to arrive and ask him to call you back. He knows about paint, brushes... everything.
M: OK. Thank you.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What do we know about Jason
A. He is over 16 years old.
B. He is not sure of himself.
C. He is good at game design.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Teacher and student. C. Friends.
【答案】8. B 9. A
【原文】W: Jason, will you join the competition for young video game designers
M: Are you serious I don’t know if I’m really up to it.
W: It’s for 11-to-16-year-olds, so it should be your sort of thing. Don’t you think
M: It’s more a question of whether I’ve got what it takes really.
W: You’re good at playing video games.
M: But it’s really a different thing to design a video game.
W: Well, sweetie, I think you should have a try. Your teachers always say you’re smart. I have signed you up for the contest because your father and I have confidence in you.
M: Thanks. I’ll try my best.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What did Jenny save the kid from
A. A car crash. B. A big fire. C. Drowning.
11. How much money has Jenny got as the winning prize
A. $50,000. B. $100,000. C. $200,000.
12. What might the woman be
A. A singer. B. An actress. C. A composer.
【答案】10. C 11. A 12. C
【原文】W: Did you watch the 6:30 news on Channel 5 last night
M: No. Any big news
W: Not exactly. It’s just that Jenny was on the news.
M: Oh, was it because of her saving that kid from the fire
W: You must be mistaken. Actually she saved the kid who slipped and fell into the water. Anyway, no, it’s because she won a music contest. Do you know what prize she’s got
M: $100,000
W: Half that, and also a journey to Europe to give several concerts. Finally the songs I wrote for her could be heard by millions of people.
M: That’s great. I love your songs. It’s so good that your talent could get recognition by the world after so many years.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What does the woman think of the movie
A. Terrible. B. Average. C. Good.
14. What can people get from a car boot sale
A. Discounted cars. B. Secondhand items. C. Outdoor trips.
15. What does Robert’s kid love most among the presents
A. A plastic train. B. A robot soldier. C. An old silver coin.
16. What will Robert do with the mini motorbike
A. Reproduce it. B. Repaint it. C. Sell it.
【答案】13. A 14. B 15. C 16. B
【原文】W: Robert, the movie Justice League was way worse than I had expected. You were lucky that you didn’t go to the cinema with us. Where did you go last weekend anyway
M: I went to a car boot sale near my home.
W: A what
M: A car boot sale. It’s an outdoor sale at which people sell things from the trunks of their cars. There were lots of sellers getting rid of unwanted Christmas presents.
W: I see. So did you manage to pick up any bargains
M: Plenty. I got presents for my kid, like wooden planes, plastic trains, robot soldiers, etc. He especially likes an old silver English coin I got for him. He thinks it’s full of history.
W: Did you get yourself something nice
M: Of course. I got myself a real cool mini motorbike which was produced in the 1960s. The former owner had kept it in a very good condition. The engine is still very powerful. All I need to do is paint it with a new color.
W: Good for you.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What caused Mary to do the experiments
A. A piece of news. B. A truck accident. C. Some project data.
18. Where did Mary do her experiments
A. At school. B. On the road. C. In a field.
19. Which sound frequency could send the deer away
A. 25,000 hertz. B. 20,000 hertz. C. 14,000 hertz.
20. What is the purpose of Mary’s experiments
A. To improve the hearing of the deer.
B. To provide shelter for the deer.
C. To protect the deer from danger.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. A 20. C
【原文】M: Here is a piece of news for deer lovers. Mary is an 18-year-old senior at Nixon High School, who worked out a noise to drive the deer away. A deer jumped into the road and hit her uncle’s truck. The accident inspired her to look for a deer-defensive measure. According to the data from a science project, deer and humans hear the world differently. People sense sounds in the range of 20 to 20,000 hertz. Deer live life a little higher. They can hear between about 250 and 30,000 hertz. That means deer can hear sounds well above what people can sense. For her experiments, Mary found a clearing, a small field where she set up a speaker and a remote control. When it sent out a 14,000 hertz sound, it didn’t send the deer to run away. She increased the sound gradually, and when the speaker broadcast 25,000 hertz, the deer just walked away. The teen expects her warning “whistle” to be broadcast from speakers along the sides of a highway. These will warn the deer to stay away — even when there is no car in sight. “It’s like a spotlight for animals,” she says. That way it may keep deer off the road.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
English Language Arts and Literature Classroom Policies
Absences: Only absences due to illness or doctor’s appointments are excused. Absences for any other reason including travel or shadowing, etc., are unexcused. No extensions for assignments, homework, or tests will be given for unexcused absences.
Assignments and Papers: Keep all assignments and papers in your binder (活页夹) and bring them to class each day. It is the responsibility of the student to turn in assignments on or before the due date. Please type all assignments as double-spaced, single-sided, with an 11 font size, and a proper paper heading and title unless otherwise instructed. If a student can’ t turn in an assignment on the day it is due because of a technology malfunction (computer crash, etc) then a written and signed note by a parent explaining the malfunction is required.
Assignment Headings: All student-prepared papers are to have a proper heading. Missing the complete heading is subject to a 10% reduction. See below for a heading example:
Full Name/ Class Date Title of Assignment
Grading Policy: All assignments in this class reflect the academic grading policy for Woodside School. Grades for class are weighted in the following way: Essays 25%, Tests 25%, Projects 25%, Homework and Class Assignments 25%.
Late Work: All late work will be subject to a reduction of at least 10% for each day the assignment is late. Late projects are reduced 20% for each late day. Late work is accepted for 5 days after the due date. Missed tests will need to be completed within one week of the original test date.
21. What is needed if a technology problem delays an assignment
A. A parent-signed note. B. A paper heading and title.
C. A spoken explanation. D. A handwritten report.
22. How many parts is a student’s final grade made up of
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. D. Five.
23. What will happen if you submit a project two days after the due date
A. You’ll receive a zero. B. You’ll get a 40% reduction.
C. You’ll be given a test. D. You’ll have 5 days to do it.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. B
B
Years ago when I was starting to explore the world in earnest — making my first trips to Africa and Asia and the Arctic — I believed that looking at the world through a camera held back my ability to see what was really in front of me and to notice what mattered. I thought that trying to capture (捕获) good pictures took me out of the moment and made me conscious of constructing an image rather than absorbing what I was experiencing.
I’ve since changed my mind about that. Today I take plenty of photos, not just on my travels but in the everyday life — when I notice an interesting mushroom while walking the dog, or watch the cloud formations before a storm. I understand now that taking pictures can be a way to stop and make better sense of the world around us.
That’s one important outcome of the work that our phenomenal photographers do for National Geographic. And it’s why I’m so pleased that we have devoted this month’s magazine to immersing you in that work.
Of course, these professionals have a much different relationship with photography than I do. Their work is creatively, intellectually, and logistically challenging in ways that most of us hobbyist photographers can hardly imagine. For them, it is an art and a science that they’ve perfected — a way to stop us in our tracks and make us pay attention to a story that needs to be told. At their best, photographers reveal what isn’t readily seen.
In addition to impressive photos, we’re letting you hear directly from a handful of our photographers, who share stories that take you deeper into some of their most interesting projects. You’ll learn the extreme lengths to which our contributors have gone to capture some of these shots, and get a closer look at the equipment that makes it all possible.
I hope you enjoy the issue.
24. What was the author’s initial belief about taking photographs
A. It kept him from fully enjoying the present. B. It greatly enhanced his travel experiences.
C. It helped record unforgettable memories. D. It indicated his reliance on the camera.
25. What is a key ability of professional photographers according to the author
A. Simplifying complex processes. B. Imagining touching stories.
C. Documenting events accurately. D. Presenting unnoticed scenes.
26. What does the magazine offer besides photos
A. A contribution for photographers. B. A behind-the-scenes look.
C. Photographer training projects. D. Publishers’ firsthand stories.
27. In which section of a magazine may this text appear
A. Earth’s Artworks. B. Around the World. C. Reader’s Letter. D. From the Editor.
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. B 27. D
C
Imagine sitting in a dark movie theater wondering just how much soda is left in your oversized cup. Rather than pulling off the cap and looking, you pick up and shake the cup a bit to hear how much ice is inside, giving you a decent indication of if you’ll need to get a free refill. Setting the drink back down, you wonder absent-mindedly if the armrest is made of real wood. After giving it a few knocks and hearing an empty sound, you decide it must be made from plastic.
This ability to interpret the world through sound vibrations (振动) coming from an object is what researchers are just about to give to robots to boost their rapidly growing set of sensing abilities.
Set to be published at the Conference on Robot Learning in Munich, Germany, new research from Duke University details a system entitled SonicSense that allows robots to interact with their surroundings in ways previously limited to humans.
SonicSense features a robotic hand with four fingers, each equipped with a contact microphone placed in the fingertip. These sensors detect and record vibrations generated when the robot grasps or shakes an object. While SonicSense is not the first attempt to use this approach, it goes further and performs better than previous work by using touch-based microphones that tune out noise and advanced AI techniques.
Based on the interactions and detected signals, SonicSense extracts frequency features and uses its previous knowledge, paired with AI, to figure out what material the object is made out of. If it’s an object the system has never seen before, it might take 20 different interactions for the system to come to a conclusion. But if it’s an object already in its database, it can correctly identify it in as little as four.
SonicSense gives robots a new way to hear and feel, much like humans, which can transform how current robots perceive and interact with objects. While vision is essential, sound adds layers of information that can reveal things the eye might miss.
28. What does the author stress in the first paragraph
A. How people perceive the environment. B. When moviegoers make rough estimates.
C. What function vision performs in darkness. D. Whether people should trust initial judgments.
29. How does SonicSense make robots different
A. It generates hand movements by vibration. B. It enables robots to interact with humans.
C. It employs sound to interpret the world. D. It integrates diverse visual feedback.
30. Which of the following best describes SonicSense’s object recognition
A. Safety-centered. B. Multi-tasked. C. Adaptable. D. Sustainable.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Technology Equips Robots with Better Vision
B. Listening Skills Give Robots Human-like Touch
C. Eyes on SonicSense: the Customizable Wonder
D. Sounds Great: Robots with an Expressive Voice
【答案】28. A 29. C 30. C 31. B
D
At first glance, a dead tree might seem to be little more than an empty, fading log. But look closer. From crawling ants to nesting bats, a whole community of creatures has settled in, their very survival often dependent on the tree’ s death. Dead trees are now becoming a major point of forest management. Recent decades have brought greater understanding of the vital function dead trees serve in supporting biodiversity and forest regeneration — and, with it, a growing movement to preserve them.
The death of a tree is hardly the end. Instead, a rapid transformation begins, bringing new dynamism into the lifeless branches. Upon its death, the tree’ s tightly closed plumbing(管道系统), previously used to transport nutrients and water, becomes empty and permeable(可渗透的). These emptied-out structures, still standing upright, are also known as snags or wildlife trees. Because of their uprightness, snags can host a high diversity of species that varies from top to bottom. Fallen trees — often called logs — are also valuable habitats, though for a different group of smaller-scale species.
From a climate perspective, letting trees putrefy is critical. Large trees in particular act as significant carbon sinks, and allowing them to decompose naturally extends the carbon storage process, reducing the amount of carbon dioxide — and, thus, heat — in the atmosphere.
Whenever possible, forestry experts prefer to leave dead trees untouched. “In forested areas, we would typically recommend that standing trees be left that way,” says Kevin Rohling, a specialist in forest ecology. This advice marks a change of tune from previous generations when uncontrolled logging and forest clearing were common practice.
Is there any benefit to keeping a dead tree in your backyard The answer is not a one-size-fits-all guidance. For personal properties, it’s a little bit more complex. Trees infected by diseases like sudden oak death, for instance, can appear healthy despite growing progressively drier and structurally unsound. For people who live in wildfire-prone territory, such as the wildland urban interface, keeping a dead tree within your property — unless your property is very large — really represents a big risk.
32. Why are dead trees a focus in forest management
A. They are effortlessly removable. B. They may upset biodiversity.
C. They are regarded as landmarks. D. They help maintain forest life.
33. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. Factors leading to a tree’s death. B. The afterlife of a dead tree.
C. Habitats for endangered species. D. The process of species change.
34. What does the underlined word “putrefy” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Break down. B. Root around. C. Grow stronger. D. Keep alive.
35. How should people handle dead trees according to the text
A. Preserve them wholeheartedly. B. Remove them without delay.
C. Treat them based on conditions. D. Recycle them to the fullest.
【答案】32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
A 30-year observational study at the University of South Carolina found that swimmers had about half the risk of death from any cause compared to participants who were runners or walkers. Notably, the advantage applies broadly, as you don’t have to do butterfly or freestyle to get the benefit. ___36___ Here are the many advantages of water fitness.
Water’s buoyancy (浮力) minimizes the effects of gravity, meaning it’s gentle on joints. This makes exercising in water an excellent choice for people with the pain on joints. ___37___ Moreover, exercising in water can minimize the stress on ankles, potentially lowering the injury rate.
___38___ One Australian study compared water sports with several other kinds of exercise, including jogging and cycling, and found that only water sports helped people prevent falls.
While you don’t feel as hot and sweaty in the water as you do when you work out on land, works in water still raise your metabolic (新陈代谢) rate, burn calories and help with weight loss. Besides, activities in water engage most of the body’s major muscle groups, including those in the legs, upper body and core. ___39___
Bathing yourself in water just feels good, sometimes bringing up happy summer memories from childhood. Like all aerobic exercises, swimming, pool walking and other kinds of water aerobics release the feel-good hormones (荷尔蒙) called endorphins in your brain. ___40___
In conclusion, working out in water, all or partially, has multiple benefits for the mind and the body and can be done by almost anyone of any age at any fitness level!
A. Water-based activities helps improve balance.
B. It is also an ideal option for those wanting to prevent it.
C. They perfectly combine stretching and strength training.
D. Swimming has the same effects as other forms of exercises.
E. The extra boost of these chemicals helps fight anxiety, depression and stress.
F. Pool walking and water workouts with weights are also great ways to get in shape.
G. Water-related exercises get your heart pumping without much stress on the body.
【答案】36. F 37. B 38. A 39. C 40. E
第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分30分）
第一节（共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Williams and Smith spend the weeks leading up to Christmas crossing the country. They visit all 50 states, making house calls to kids who are ___41___. The pair arrive with plenty of toys, and in costume, both of which ___42___ the young recipients. Though Williams has been spreading joy this way for years, the drive to do it ___43___ a joyless event.
In 2009, he lost his mother to cancer and fell into a five-year depression. But he dug himself out by ___44___ his mother’s memory through charitable acts. Williams ___45___ his nonprofit, Future SuperHero, in 2018．His goal is to bring ___46___ to children with health challenges, including those who ___47___ life-threatening conditions. “He was the first person to put a smile on Aron’s face,” says Katrina, whose son suffered from cancer.
Along the gift-giving journey, they stock up on (备货) some toys, funded by the ___48___ that come from the Future SuperHero website, which is also where people ___49___ families for the pair to visit. But they often use Williams’s own ____50____ as well to purchase gifts. More importantly, they spend time with the family. The parents seem more ____51____ than the kids sometimes.
The pair say they want to make sure families facing ____52____ battles never feel alone. It’s what keeps them going, even when they ____53____ get any sleep in the process.
“I don’t ____54____ to get paid to do this,” Williams adds. “It’ s just ____55____ me for losing my mother, just keeping her name alive by doing this.”
41 A. polite B. energetic C. sick D. honest
42. A. confuse B. scare C. calm D. delight
43. A. brought about B. came from C. turned out D. make up
44. A. ignoring B. honoring C. appreciating D. delivering
45. A. launched B. downsized C. quit D. chose
46. A. wellness B. fortune C. snacks D. smiles
47. A. fight B. accept C. push D. set
48. A. demands B. comments C. donations D. researches
49. A. propose B. instruct C. motivate D. track
50. A. wisdom B. reputation C. materials D. savings
51. A. patient B. nervous C. excited D. disappointed
52. A. final B. spiritual C. competitive D. tough
53. A. merely B. barely C. actually D. almost
54. A. refuse B. stop C. expect D. pretend
55. A. comforting B. reminding C. forgiving D. blaming
【答案】41. C 42. D 43. B 44. B 45. A 46. D 47. A 48. C 49. A 50. D 51. C 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. A
第二节 （共10小题；每题1分，满分10分）
根据所给单词的汉语提示或首字母，写出空缺处单词的正确形式，每空一词。
56. ______ (领养) a pet from a shelter can be a life-changing experience. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】Adopting
57. A balanced diet can help your body ______ (消耗) energy more efficiently. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】consume
58. The method of combining ______ (理论) with practice is further strengthened. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】theory
59. Technological creativity and ______ (创新) have changed the way we communicate. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】innovation
60. The NBA, short for National Basketball ______ (联盟), engages in various international initiatives to promote basketball. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】Association
61. Summer rain is typically a______ by thunder and lightning. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】accompanied##ccompanied
62. As a c______ of their devotion, they achieved great success. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】consequence##onsequence
63. He is o______ and always spots the positive aspect of every situation. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】optimistic##ptimistic
64. The two flowers are so identical that many people can’t d______ them easily. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】distinguish##istinguish
65. When Tom heard the frightening sound, he f______ on the spot without moving any farther. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】froze##roze
第三节 （共5小题；每题1分，满分5分）
阅读下列各句，在空白处填入1个单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
66. Students’ overall development is ________ the key to better education lies. (用适当词填空)
【答案】where
67. The device through ______ we can control our home appliances remotely is quiet convenient. （用适当的词填空）
【答案】which
68. In ______ (compare)with western cuisine, I prefer traditional Chinese cooking. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】comparison
69. By the time he was a teenager, he________ (enjoy) a reputation as a wonderful young musician. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】had enjoyed
70. The remarkable landmark ______ (catch) my eye is Guangfu River Bridge with a total length of 1,831 meters. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】catching
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
71. 假定你是李华，你校下周将迎来校园科技文化周。请你为校英文报写一篇题为“科技改变学校生活”的文章，内容包括：
（1）科技的实际运用；
（2）你的感受。
注意：
（1）写作词数应为80个左右；
（2）请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Science and Technology Changes School Life
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【答案】范文
Science and Technology Changes School Life
With science and technology shaping the way we live and bringing about constant innovation and progress, it has profound impacts on our school life.
One of the most noticeable is on learning. Thanks to the wide availability of online courses and e-books, students now have access to a wider knowledge beyond traditional textbooks. Besides, technology has transformed communication on campus. Social media groups and relevant apps have made it easier for students to connect with peers and organize extracurricular activities swiftly.
Personally, I benefit a lot from technological advance. Not only does smart campus enhance our learning efficiency but also allows us students to experience the charm of technology, stimulating our scientific awareness.
第二节（满分25分）
72. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落的开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完成的短文。
“Hey, Isaac!” Dayna said. “Feeling ready for this year’ s baking (烘焙)competition ”
I smiled. “Do I look worried ”
Dayna laughed. “You should be.”
You’d never know that Dayna and I are best friends. Cupcakes turn us into fierce competitors. We hurried into the kitchen at the Kids’ Baking Club, where we take baking classes every Saturday. Today was the day we’d been working toward— the annual kids’ baking competition.
Family and friends crowded into a makeshift seating area. I set up my station with the key ingredients I had brought from home. Mrs. Cooper from Cathy’s Cupcake addressed the crowd. “Good morning, and welcome to our annual kids’ baking competition. We have eight bakers, including last year’s champion, Dayna DeAngelo.” Dayna waved like a celebrity as the crowd applauded. I planned to take down Dayna, the cupcake queen.
“Let’ s get this party started,” Mrs. Cooper said. Dayna bounced on her toes. I shook out my hands.
Measuring spoons pinged against bowls. Clouds of flour settled on the table. Mixers whirred(发出嗡嗡声). As expected, time moved at a breathtaking pace. My lemon cupcakes were well underway. I tasted my creation. Mmm. Amazing! Then I glanced over to see how Dayna was doing.
Where was she Suddenly, her head emerged from under the table. She had dropped a dozen eggs! I turned off my mixer and rushed over to her station.
“Get your ingredients into the bowl. I’ll deal with this!” I said.
“Thanks, Isaac,” she whispered. “You rock.”
Hurriedly, I grabbed paper towels to clean up, praying my good deed wouldn’t cost me the round. A few minutes later, everyone including Dayna was baking. The crowd cheered us on. The judges mmm-ed and ahh-ed over each contestant’ s work. Then we waited in another room anxiously as they discussed.
Soon, Mrs. Cooper announced, “Dayna and Isaac are moving on to the final round: standard cupcakes.” In the final round, I got right into my zone.
注意：
（1）续写词数应为150个左右；
（2）请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
But I quickly realized I hadn’t packed the candies used for decorating.
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A few minutes later, Mrs. Cooper announced, “The winner is ... Isaac!”
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【答案】But I quickly realized I hadn’t packed the candies used for decorating. Feeling panicked, I realized sweat trickled down the side of my face. Dayna must have sensed my anxiety. I mouthed the word candy to her. She scanned her station and held up a box of candies. I nodded, grateful. She handed them to me immediately, but now I was completely stressed. “Keep your head in the game, Isaac!” Dayna said. Then, she rushed back to her station to go on with her baking. Luckily, we both finished our works on time, waiting for the judges’ decision.
A few minutes later, Mrs. Cooper announced, “The winner is ... Isaac!” “Congratulations, Isaac!” Dayna clapped along with the crowd. I embraced her tightly, showing my gratitude from the bottom of my heart. Tears welled up in my eyes and I grabbed her hands tightly not because I won the competition but because I knew that I could never have made it without her help and encouragement. Dayna patted me on the shoulder and expressed her thanks to me for my timely assistance. Even though we competed, we were still a team and best friends.
