邯郸市2024-2025学年第一学期期末质量检测
高一英语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生先将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the weather like now
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. Which color does the woman like best
A. Blue. B. Orange. C. Pink.
3. Where is the woman probably from
A. France. B. Germany. C. England.
4. What is Harry
A. A cat. B. A bird. C. A dog.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A newborn baby. B. A Christmas party. C. Billy’s birthday present.
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. How much will the man give the woman
A. $50. B. $75. C. $150.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Former classmates. B. Waiter and customer. C. Co-workers.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What type of topic interests the man most
A. Environment. B. Education. C. Technology.
9. How do the speakers get to the meeting center
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By train.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What does the man mainly want to know
A. The end of a story.
B. The arrangement of a task.
C. The result of a football match.
11. What have the speakers probably been doing
A Reading a book. B. Watching TV. C. Discussing a class.
12. What day is it today
A. Monday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a school gym. B. In the classroom. C. In a changing room.
14. What did Jason do just now
A. He got changed. B. He put up the nets. C. He played volleyball.
15. Who scores the most points for the basketball team
A. Jason. B. Kevin. C. Liam.
16. Why has Jason been chosen as the team captain
A. For his sports skills. B. For his leadership qualities. C. For his big-game experience.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What job had Ron Nessman just applied for
A. A truck driver. B. A babysitter. C. A dishwasher.
18. How did Ron Nessman feel after the interview
A. Afraid. B. Hopeful. C. Dissatisfied.
19. Why did the old woman fail to save the baby
A. She injured her leg. B. She was locked in her car. C. She was too old to run fast.
20. What mainly made the manager give Nessman the job
A. His heroic act. B. His online popularity. C. His performance in the interview.
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
Want your photo or artwork to appear on the cover of a national magazine Here’s your chance!
Each issue, one artist or photographer’s work will be chosen. Check out some past covers to find ideas for your cover!
Guidelines
· Submit (提交) your artwork and photos for a chance to be used on the cover of GiftedYoung magazine
· Gifted Young will only consider photos and artwork by teens
· The best images for the cover are clear in color, close up
· Artwork must be scanned (扫描) or well photographed (no flash) and submitted
· There is no limit to the number of images you can submit
Submissions
Submit through our website. All photographs and artwork submitted to Gifted Young are considered for the cover art competition. See our submission guidelines for more information.
There are no deadlines; images are accepted and published throughout the year. Keep in mind if your submission has a seasonal or holiday theme (主题), it’s best to send it in at least 2 weeks earlier than the holiday.
Prizes
If your submission is chosen for one of our covers, you will receive a $25 gift card.
21. When can a teen submit his work for Christmas theme
A. December 11th. B. December 18th. C. December 23rd. D. December 28th.
22. What prize will a teen receive for one chosen image
A. A camera. B. A magazine. C. A gift card. D. A flash card.
23. What is the text intended to do
A. Advertise for a teen magazine. B. Teach some photography skills.
C. Promote a seasonal photo camp. D. Introduce a teen cover art competition.
B
For Li Donglin, an 18-year-old senior high school student, this past summer was all about cultural relic sites. He joined the cultural relics census (普查) team in Huanghua, Hebei, becoming its youngest member. This census is part of the fourth national cultural relics census, which started in November 2023 and is set to end by June 2026. Its goal is to record and get a deep understanding of the conditions of immovable cultural heritage sites, including ancient sites and tombs across the country.
Li’s love for cultural relics began at an early age. Since childhood, he has enjoyed collecting things and now has over 100 cultural artifacts (手工艺品). Li also has repaired many artifacts, improving this skill by learning from all kinds of sources.
Despite his strong connection to ancient artifacts, this was his first time taking part in a cultural relics census. “I thought at first that the census was just about visiting sites and doing a simple investigation,” Li told Teens. However, the census work turned out to be quite opposite. In the investigation of cultural relics, measuring areas is a major task. To provide a better description of the ancient village site in Changguo Town in Huanghua, the team had to walk a long way to work out the site’s boundaries (界限). In the hot summer sun, Li made his way through overgrown corn fields to identify the boundaries in all directions, often walking up to 30,000 steps per day.
During these walks, he also needed to do some digging. “After digging, we examined the soil to find any signs of cultural relics,” Li said. “This step is key to making sure we get the boundaries right and don’t miss any relics.” Then, the team used special tools to work out the site’s total area.
“It is hard work, but being able to describe each site so that each site receives the most protection makes us very happy,” Li said.
24. What is the purpose of the national cultural relics census
A. To establish a national registry of cultural relics.
B. To promote tourism in historical sites nationwide.
C. To train young students in archaeological techniques.
D. To identify the most valuable historical sites nationwide.
25. Which of the following words can best describe the census work
A. Simple. B. Fruitless. C. Demanding. D. Unnecessary.
26. What is Li Donglin like
A. Lazy and indecisive. B. Impatient and picky.
C. Humorous and adventurous. D. Determined and knowledgeable.
27. What is the best title of the text
A. 18-Year-Old Teenager Leads Cultural Relics Survey
B. High Schooler Joins National Cultural Relics Census
C. Teenager’s Summer Adventure in Architecture Design
D. Young Collector’s Journey of Hometown Promotion
C
Since November 2022, ChatGPT has drawn the world’s attention, showing millions of users around the globe the amazing power of AI. Asking ChatGPT4, an AI chatbot, to write a 100-word email might take just a few seconds. However, this causes great environmental problems.
The biggest problem is the water the AI chatbot uses in its lifetime. Once turned on, AI equipment (设备) gets very hot and depends on cold water from cooling towers to remove the heat. According to The Washington Post, for every 100-word email that it creates, ChatGPT4 needs 519 milliliters of water, or a little more than a bottle. Each year, ChatGPT4 uses over 435 million liters of water for writing emails alone— enough to support a US family for 1,050years or enough to plant a forest of 2,050 acres.
Meanwhile, AI needs electricity. The Washington Post noted that writing a 100-word email requires 0.14 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which can power 14 LED lights for one hour. Every year in the US, ChatGPT4 uses up more than 120,000 megawatt-hours of power just to help write working emails. This is enough to support all homes in Washington DC for 20 days.
That’s not all. An AI chatbot’s “carbon (碳) footprint” starts long before the chatbot gets the public. For example, training ChatGPT3 produced around 502 tons of carbon. This is the same as driving 112 cars for a year, according to Shirin Dora, a researcher at Loughborough University in the UK.
Now, businesses are looking for different ways to make AI more environmentally friendly. Microsoft uses cold metal plates with pipes of cold water to cool equipment, which reduces water usage. Renewable energy is also helpful, for example, Tencent’s data center in Tianjin is powered by solar energy (太阳能).
28. What is the main environmental issue caused by AI chatbots
A. Noise pollution. B. Water overuse.
C. Deforestation. D. Digital waste.
29. How is the environmental problem of AI explained in the text
A. By listing numbers. B. By quoting experts.
C. By presenting the causes. D. By making a prediction.
30. Why is Tencent’s data center mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To show the use of renewable energy in AI.
B. To list the advantages of traditional energy.
C. To highlight the high electricity waste of AI.
D. To compare the water usage of different AI products.
31. What is the text mainly talking about
A. The wide application of AI chatbots.
B. The effects of AI on people’s daily life.
C. The solutions to making AI much greener.
D. The environmental problems brought by AI.
D
Cities are developing rapidly, and the expansion of cities is making it more difficult for people to connect with nature. While some urban (城市的) areas might have small parks, true wildness is hardly seen. A study led by the University of Washington shows that wild nature is especially beneficial(有益的) for our health, more so than other types of nature.
The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, suggests that experiencing wildness is important for our well-being. It focused on Discovery Park in Seattle, a large urban park that faces development pressures. The park’s advisory board wanted to know what aspects of the park were most important to visitors, to help inform future decisions about its development.
Researchers surveyed hundreds of park visitors about their meaningful interactions with nature. They found that experiences such as meeting with wildlife, walking by water, and enjoying views were highly valued. The park’s wildness, like unmanaged land, biodiversity (生物多样性), old growth trees, and open spaces, were influential.
The study showed that nearly every meaningful interaction was related to the park’s wildness. For example, seeing a bald eagle or birds on an old tree was influential because these are creatures of the wild. The researchers believe that creating a language for these nature experiences is important, as it helps people recognize and take part in activities that are meaningful.
The researchers hope their study can influence decisions about park and urban natural area development. They have created a handbook to guide similar studies globally, aiming to preserve the human benefits of nature. By understanding what people value in nature, cities can make more informed decisions about development, ensuring that the benefits of wildness are not lost with urban development. This study could play a key role in shaping how we develop parks and urban natural areas, ensuring that we don’t lose the benefits of wildness in our cities.
32. What does the underlined word “expansion” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Growth. B. Design. C. Limit. D. Tradition.
33. What is the focus of the study discussed in the text
A. The benefits of managed parks in cities.
B. The limited role of urban green spaces.
C. The effect of development on urban wildlife.
D. The importance of experiencing wild nature in cities.
34. What is the researchers’ goal in creating a nature language
A. To help people appreciate nature experiences.
B. To encourage more development of green spaces.
C. To promote greater usage of technology in nature.
D. To highlight the economic value of urban natural areas.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The research process of the study. B. The practical value of the study.
C. The history of urban park development. D. The economic outcome of preserving parks.
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。
Throughout our lives, we are influenced and taught by many. ____36____ He was one of the main characters in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Atticus Finch was a man who fought for what he believed in. He always stood up for what was right, not what was popular. This showed me that winning is not the only measure of achievement. He believed that being successful was only to try to do something for a good cause. Even if you lose what you were fighting for, you are still successful because you fought for what was right. ____37____
Atticus strongly believed in humanism. He had raised his kids to be respectful to all races. He believed that all men were created equal and blacks shouldn’t be created badly. ____38____ For example, today people of many different backgrounds are friendly to each other. They contribute so much to the world they live in.
____39____ He loved his family with all his heart and would do anything for them. I love my family very much and my parents put a lot of time and effort into raising me to become someone who would never give up on something that’s important to me.
Atticus Finch taught me so much throughout the book, like how to love your family and treat others equally, how to make myself stronger and never give up. ____40____ And I would do all that I can to make myself a better person and reach my goal and value.
A. I would also like to be one like him.
B. I had entered for competitive races myself.
C. Here, Atticus taught me that equality comes first.
D. The author is the one who has achieved great success.
E. Family was always something that Atticus took pride in.
F. Atticus Finch was a person who showed and taught me a lot.
G. This touched me and taught me to be never discouraged when I lose.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I always want to be a writer. I’m ____41____ to books. I can’t go a single day without ____42____ something — a short story, a novel, or an article. And I also love writing. I feel uncomfortable until I sit in front of a desk or pick up a well-sharpened pencil and just let my ____43____ out.
I can be inspired (赋予灵感) by anything: an expression, a song, a movie. Once I get inspired, it’s like turning on a ____44____ in my mind, and I ____45____ one story after another.
I tell my relatives about the stories I write and why I’m working so hard to be in the competitive world of ____46____. One aunt hugged me and told me, “Just don’t ____47____ about the rest of us when you become the next Hemingway.”
Smiling, I ____48____, “Don’t worry. I won’t.” I just know that I will become the next Hemingway. My English and History teachers don’t ____49____ my writing just because they want to be nice — they know how _____50_____ and passionate (有激情的) I am about writing, and how that seriousness comes out through my fingers to the _____51_____.
I don’t really know why I love writing so much, I just do. There’s something about _____52_____ on paper for friends on the other side of the globe to read and understand, and about finding just the right _____53_____ to describe what I can see so clearly in my head. That _____54_____ me. In a word, writing _____55_____ me who I am. I love writing.
41. A. opposed B. glued C. related D. indifferent
42. A. buying B. reading C. writing D. taking
43. A. thoughts B. tips C. secrets D. hobbies
44. A. TV B. document C. radio D. light
45. A. create B. download C. overuse D. show
46. A. business B. science C. publishing D. printing
47. A. ask B. fear C. trouble D. forget
48. A. noticed B. refused C. disagreed D. replied
49. A. pay B. praise C. treat D. confuse
50. A. helpful B. serious C. proud D. powerful
51. A. paper B. wood C. painting D. wall
52. A. taking in B. giving up C. putting down D. setting back
53. A. word B. choice C. answer D. partner
54. A. controls B. annoys C. attracts D. challenges
55. A. honors B. requests C. ruins D. makes
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。
I always dreamed of traveling to Nanjing. As soon as I got a chance ____56____ (visit) it this year, I booked a train ticket immediately.
Visiting Nanjing was like taking a step back in time. The city, with its rich history, left me a deep ____57____ (impress). I arrived early in the morning, and the first place I visited was the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. It ____58____ (build) in the 1920s as the final resting place of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, an influential and admirable person in modern Chinese history. The scenery there is so breathtaking. ____59____ (amaze) by the view from the top of the hill, I couldn’t help taking so many photos.
I then walked through the old streets of the Confucius Temple area. The place was busy and filled with shops selling all sorts of things, ____60____ (include) the famous Nanjing salted duck, which tastes as good as it smells.
The next day, I ____61____ (explore) the Nanjing Museum. The museum is really big, and I learned a lot about Chinese art and history ____62____ the volunteer guides there.
Lastly, I went to the Presidential Palace. This big, old house has seen many changes and is a mix of Chinese and Western ____63____ (style). For those who come to Nanjing, I believe visiting the Presidential Palace is ____64____ must.
Nanjing is a city _____65_____ the past and the present meet. The food, the sights, and the people all tell stories of a city with a deep history. I’ll never forget my trip to this amazing city.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校将开展“校园生态环境日(Eco-Campus Day)”主题活动。你需要设计一张关于保护野生动物的英文海报。请写一封邮件给外教 Mr. Turner，请求他给予指导。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Turner,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Baraka sat quietly in his new classroom. He was a boy who had moved from Tanzania to Chicago with his family. His heart was heavy with homesickness. The laughter and soccer games of his homeland felt like a distant dream, and in this new land, Baraka found himself unhappy. And he didn’t want to play with the other kids or join any after-school activities.
Miss Garcia, his teacher, noticed Baraka’s sadness. She saw how he kept to himself during lunch and didn’t join in class activities. Miss Garcia decided to talk to Baraka’s parents to understand why he was in such low spirits. Miss Garcia invited Baraka’s parents for a cup of tea. “Baraka seems to be struggling to adapt,” she said, her voice filled with concern. “He seems to be quite lonely.”
Baraka’s parents shared their worries. “We moved here for work,” they explained. “We thought it would be an adventure for him, but Baraka feels like he’s lost his friends and his home.” Miss Garcia knew she had to do something special for Baraka. She wanted to give him a gift that would show him he wasn’t alone and that his past was still a part of him.
On Baraka’s birthday Miss Garcia had a surprise for him. “Today, we celebrate not just a birthday, but a journey,” she announced to the class. “We have a special gift for Baraka.” The lights in the classroom dimmed (变暗), and a video began to play. It was a travel video of Tanzania, the land Baraka missed so much. Baraka’s eyes lit up as he saw the familiar scenes of his homeland.
After the video, Baraka’s classmates approached (走近) him one by one. Each held a postcard with a picture of Tanzania.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the back of each card were messages of friendship and welcome.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
From that day on, Baraka started to feel more at home.
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答案版
邯郸市2024-2025学年第一学期期末质量检测
高一英语
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生先将自己的姓名、班级、考场/座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the weather like now
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
【答案】C
【原文】W: Oh gosh! I opened all the windows earlier because it was so hot. Quick, come and help me close them before everything gets wet.
M: Don’t worry. I already did it. I saw the storm clouds coming when I took the dog for a walk.
2. Which color does the woman like best
A. Blue. B. Orange. C. Pink.
【答案】A
【原文】W: I want to repaint this room.
M: But you chose this color and you said it was your favorite!
W: I know. And I still love blue best. But I think it makes this room feel cold, don’t you It needs a warmer color, such as orange or light pink.
3. Where is the woman probably from
A. France. B. Germany. C. England.
【答案】B
【原文】M: You speak English so well!
W: Well, I grew up listening to it. Foreign TV and movies aren’t recorded in our local language German. Instead, they are usually recorded in English or French. So I heard a lot of English from a young age.
4. What is Harry
A. A cat. B. A bird. C. A dog.
【答案】A
【原文】W: Is this Harry He’s so cute! Look! He is watching the birds outside.
M: That’s his favorite place to sit. I wanted a dog at first. But Harry has changed my mind. I never thought a cat would be so much fun.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A newborn baby. B. A Christmas party. C. Billy’s birthday present.
【答案】C
【原文】M: I can’t believe we’ve had little Billy for almost a whole year!
W: I know. It feels like he was born only yesterday. Should we get him a birthday present
M: Maybe something small. But we shouldn’t spend too much. He has got so many Christmas presents!
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. How much will the man give the woman
A. $50. B. $75. C. $150.
7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Former classmates. B. Waiter and customer. C. Co-workers.
【答案】6. A 7. A
【原文】M: How much did you spend on yesterday’s dinner I need to send you my share.
W: The total was $150.
M: That’s not bad among the three of us. Has John paid you already
W: Not yet.
M: Well, I’ll do it now. It’s so much easier to make payments now. I can give you the money through my phone in just a few seconds!
W: Yeah! It’s also time-saving. Anyway, we should catch up more often.
M: Agreed. We haven’t seen each other since we graduated and started work.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What type of topic interests the man most
A. Environment. B. Education. C. Technology.
9. How do the speakers get to the meeting center
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By train.
【答案】8. C 9. B
【原文】M: Thanks so much for the ride. I’ve looked at public transport, but the meeting center is so far from the train station. And I would have had to change buses three times!
W: No problem. I’m going there anyway!
M: Are you looking forward to anything special I’m interested in the lecture on Robotics and AI in Industry.
W: I think the lecture on Education must be meaningful.
M: Oh yes! Look! There’s a drive-through restaurant. Shall we get a coffee for the journey
W: Sounds good.
M: I’ll buy it in return for your ride.
W: OK!
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What does the man mainly want to know
A. The end of a story.
B. The arrangement of a task.
C. The result of a football match.
11. What have the speakers probably been doing
A Reading a book. B. Watching TV. C. Discussing a class.
12. What day is it today
A. Monday. B. Thursday. C. Friday.
【答案】10. A 11. B 12. B
【原文】M: Oh... Is that the end of the TV play
W: I guess so.
M: No way! So, I will have to find out the ending of the TV play until next Thursday
W: Well, you have to wait for a whole week. But I know what happens. I’ve read the book of this TV play.
M: But I haven’t! Why do they always leave the story at a really important moment
W: It’s because of the Zeigarnik Effect. It suggests we remember unfinished tasks better than completed ones. We just studied it in class on Monday.
M: Really Interesting!
W: TV producers realized that if they left the story “unfinished”, people would remember it and come back to watch it next time.
M: Well, it does work.
W: By the way, the big football match starts tomorrow.
M: Yeah, I’m really looking forward to the football match on Friday.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a school gym. B. In the classroom. C. In a changing room.
14. What did Jason do just now
A. He got changed. B. He put up the nets. C. He played volleyball.
15. Who scores the most points for the basketball team
A. Jason. B. Kevin. C. Liam.
16. Why has Jason been chosen as the team captain
A. For his sports skills. B. For his leadership qualities. C. For his big-game experience.
【答案】13 A 14. C 15. C 16. B
【原文】W: OK, everyone. That’s enough for today. Put the volleyballs away and go get changed. Jason, stay behind, please.
M: Sure, Coach. Do you need help putting up the badminton nets for the next class
W: No. In fact, I wanted to ask if you’d like to be our new basketball team captain.
M: Captain Me
W: Well, why not
M: Well... I’m just surprised because I’m not the best player. Liam is our best scorer. And Kevin is the best defender on the team. I can jump pretty high, I guess...
W: You can. But that’s not why I pick you. I choose you because you’re a natural leader.
M: Do you think so
W: Yes. Some of the others may be better athletes, but you know how to lead the team. And you think about the big picture, rather than just your own part in the game.
M: Wow... thanks!
W: So, what do you say
M: Yes, please. I’d love to!
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What job had Ron Nessman just applied for
A. A truck driver. B. A babysitter. C. A dishwasher.
18. How did Ron Nessman feel after the interview
A. Afraid. B. Hopeful. C. Dissatisfied.
19. Why did the old woman fail to save the baby
A. She injured her leg. B. She was locked in her car. C. She was too old to run fast.
20. What mainly made the manager give Nessman the job
A. His heroic act. B. His online popularity. C. His performance in the interview.
【答案】17. C 18. B 19. A 20. C
【原文】 Ron Nessman was not expecting to save a life that day. He had just left an interview for a dishwasher position at a local restaurant, and he was feeling good. Ron Nessman, a former truck driver, had been homeless for years, but he was full of hope that he could start putting his life back together. Suddenly, he noticed a baby walking towards the busy traffic. The baby’s grandma was getting something from her car, leaving the baby alone. As she found this out and ran to save the baby, the old woman fell and hurt her leg badly. Luckily, Nessman was there. Without a moment’s thought, he quickly ran to save the baby. The frightening moment was caught on camera, and soon widely spread online. People praised Nessman and called upon the restaurant to give him the job. And they did! However, the manager chose Nessman not only because of his heroic act, but mainly because of his great performance in the interview.
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
Want your photo or artwork to appear on the cover of a national magazine Here’s your chance!
Each issue, one artist or photographer’s work will be chosen. Check out some past covers to find ideas for your cover!
Guidelines
· Submit (提交) your artwork and photos for a chance to be used on the cover of GiftedYoung magazine
· Gifted Young will only consider photos and artwork by teens
· The best images for the cover are clear in color, close up
· Artwork must be scanned (扫描) or well photographed (no flash) and submitted
· There is no limit to the number of images you can submit
Submissions
Submit through our website. All photographs and artwork submitted to Gifted Young are considered for the cover art competition. See our submission guidelines for more information.
There are no deadlines; images are accepted and published throughout the year. Keep in mind if your submission has a seasonal or holiday theme (主题), it’s best to send it in at least 2 weeks earlier than the holiday.
Prizes
If your submission is chosen for one of our covers, you will receive a $25 gift card.
21. When can a teen submit his work for Christmas theme
A. December 11th. B. December 18th. C. December 23rd. D. December 28th.
22. What prize will a teen receive for one chosen image
A. A camera. B. A magazine. C. A gift card. D. A flash card.
23. What is the text intended to do
A. Advertise for a teen magazine. B. Teach some photography skills.
C. Promote a seasonal photo camp. D. Introduce a teen cover art competition.
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. D
B
For Li Donglin, an 18-year-old senior high school student, this past summer was all about cultural relic sites. He joined the cultural relics census (普查) team in Huanghua, Hebei, becoming its youngest member. This census is part of the fourth national cultural relics census, which started in November 2023 and is set to end by June 2026. Its goal is to record and get a deep understanding of the conditions of immovable cultural heritage sites, including ancient sites and tombs across the country.
Li’s love for cultural relics began at an early age. Since childhood, he has enjoyed collecting things and now has over 100 cultural artifacts (手工艺品). Li also has repaired many artifacts, improving this skill by learning from all kinds of sources.
Despite his strong connection to ancient artifacts, this was his first time taking part in a cultural relics census. “I thought at first that the census was just about visiting sites and doing a simple investigation,” Li told Teens. However, the census work turned out to be quite opposite. In the investigation of cultural relics, measuring areas is a major task. To provide a better description of the ancient village site in Changguo Town in Huanghua, the team had to walk a long way to work out the site’s boundaries (界限). In the hot summer sun, Li made his way through overgrown corn fields to identify the boundaries in all directions, often walking up to 30,000 steps per day.
During these walks, he also needed to do some digging. “After digging, we examined the soil to find any signs of cultural relics,” Li said. “This step is key to making sure we get the boundaries right and don’t miss any relics.” Then, the team used special tools to work out the site’s total area.
“It is hard work, but being able to describe each site so that each site receives the most protection makes us very happy,” Li said.
24. What is the purpose of the national cultural relics census
A. To establish a national registry of cultural relics.
B. To promote tourism in historical sites nationwide.
C. To train young students in archaeological techniques.
D. To identify the most valuable historical sites nationwide.
25. Which of the following words can best describe the census work
A. Simple. B. Fruitless. C. Demanding. D. Unnecessary.
26. What is Li Donglin like
A. Lazy and indecisive. B. Impatient and picky.
C. Humorous and adventurous. D. Determined and knowledgeable.
27. What is the best title of the text
A. 18-Year-Old Teenager Leads Cultural Relics Survey
B. High Schooler Joins National Cultural Relics Census
C. Teenager’s Summer Adventure in Architecture Design
D. Young Collector’s Journey of Hometown Promotion
【答案】24. A 25. C 26. D 27. B
C
Since November 2022, ChatGPT has drawn the world’s attention, showing millions of users around the globe the amazing power of AI. Asking ChatGPT4, an AI chatbot, to write a 100-word email might take just a few seconds. However, this causes great environmental problems.
The biggest problem is the water the AI chatbot uses in its lifetime. Once turned on, AI equipment (设备) gets very hot and depends on cold water from cooling towers to remove the heat. According to The Washington Post, for every 100-word email that it creates, ChatGPT4 needs 519 milliliters of water, or a little more than a bottle. Each year, ChatGPT4 uses over 435 million liters of water for writing emails alone— enough to support a US family for 1,050years or enough to plant a forest of 2,050 acres.
Meanwhile, AI needs electricity. The Washington Post noted that writing a 100-word email requires 0.14 kilowatt-hours of electricity, which can power 14 LED lights for one hour. Every year in the US, ChatGPT4 uses up more than 120,000 megawatt-hours of power just to help write working emails. This is enough to support all homes in Washington DC for 20 days.
That’s not all. An AI chatbot’s “carbon (碳) footprint” starts long before the chatbot gets the public. For example, training ChatGPT3 produced around 502 tons of carbon. This is the same as driving 112 cars for a year, according to Shirin Dora, a researcher at Loughborough University in the UK.
Now, businesses are looking for different ways to make AI more environmentally friendly. Microsoft uses cold metal plates with pipes of cold water to cool equipment, which reduces water usage. Renewable energy is also helpful, for example, Tencent’s data center in Tianjin is powered by solar energy (太阳能).
28. What is the main environmental issue caused by AI chatbots
A. Noise pollution. B. Water overuse.
C. Deforestation. D. Digital waste.
29. How is the environmental problem of AI explained in the text
A. By listing numbers. B. By quoting experts.
C. By presenting the causes. D. By making a prediction.
30. Why is Tencent’s data center mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To show the use of renewable energy in AI.
B. To list the advantages of traditional energy.
C. To highlight the high electricity waste of AI.
D. To compare the water usage of different AI products.
31. What is the text mainly talking about
A. The wide application of AI chatbots.
B. The effects of AI on people’s daily life.
C. The solutions to making AI much greener.
D. The environmental problems brought by AI.
【答案】28. B 29. A 30. A 31. D
D
Cities are developing rapidly, and the expansion of cities is making it more difficult for people to connect with nature. While some urban (城市的) areas might have small parks, true wildness is hardly seen. A study led by the University of Washington shows that wild nature is especially beneficial(有益的) for our health, more so than other types of nature.
The study, published in the journal Frontiers in Sustainable Cities, suggests that experiencing wildness is important for our well-being. It focused on Discovery Park in Seattle, a large urban park that faces development pressures. The park’s advisory board wanted to know what aspects of the park were most important to visitors, to help inform future decisions about its development.
Researchers surveyed hundreds of park visitors about their meaningful interactions with nature. They found that experiences such as meeting with wildlife, walking by water, and enjoying views were highly valued. The park’s wildness, like unmanaged land, biodiversity (生物多样性), old growth trees, and open spaces, were influential.
The study showed that nearly every meaningful interaction was related to the park’s wildness. For example, seeing a bald eagle or birds on an old tree was influential because these are creatures of the wild. The researchers believe that creating a language for these nature experiences is important, as it helps people recognize and take part in activities that are meaningful.
The researchers hope their study can influence decisions about park and urban natural area development. They have created a handbook to guide similar studies globally, aiming to preserve the human benefits of nature. By understanding what people value in nature, cities can make more informed decisions about development, ensuring that the benefits of wildness are not lost with urban development. This study could play a key role in shaping how we develop parks and urban natural areas, ensuring that we don’t lose the benefits of wildness in our cities.
32. What does the underlined word “expansion” in Paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Growth. B. Design. C. Limit. D. Tradition.
33. What is the focus of the study discussed in the text
A. The benefits of managed parks in cities.
B. The limited role of urban green spaces.
C. The effect of development on urban wildlife.
D. The importance of experiencing wild nature in cities.
34. What is the researchers’ goal in creating a nature language
A. To help people appreciate nature experiences.
B. To encourage more development of green spaces.
C. To promote greater usage of technology in nature.
D. To highlight the economic value of urban natural areas.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The research process of the study. B. The practical value of the study.
C. The history of urban park development. D. The economic outcome of preserving parks.
【答案】32. A 33. D 34. A 35. B
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Throughout our lives, we are influenced and taught by many. ____36____ He was one of the main characters in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Atticus Finch was a man who fought for what he believed in. He always stood up for what was right, not what was popular. This showed me that winning is not the only measure of achievement. He believed that being successful was only to try to do something for a good cause. Even if you lose what you were fighting for, you are still successful because you fought for what was right. ____37____
Atticus strongly believed in humanism. He had raised his kids to be respectful to all races. He believed that all men were created equal and blacks shouldn’t be created badly. ____38____ For example, today people of many different backgrounds are friendly to each other. They contribute so much to the world they live in.
____39____ He loved his family with all his heart and would do anything for them. I love my family very much and my parents put a lot of time and effort into raising me to become someone who would never give up on something that’s important to me.
Atticus Finch taught me so much throughout the book, like how to love your family and treat others equally, how to make myself stronger and never give up. ____40____ And I would do all that I can to make myself a better person and reach my goal and value.
A. I would also like to be one like him.
B. I had entered for competitive races myself.
C. Here, Atticus taught me that equality comes first.
D. The author is the one who has achieved great success.
E. Family was always something that Atticus took pride in.
F. Atticus Finch was a person who showed and taught me a lot.
G. This touched me and taught me to be never discouraged when I lose.
【答案】36. F 37. G 38. C 39. E 40. A
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I always want to be a writer. I’m ____41____ to books. I can’t go a single day without ____42____ something — a short story, a novel, or an article. And I also love writing. I feel uncomfortable until I sit in front of a desk or pick up a well-sharpened pencil and just let my ____43____ out.
I can be inspired (赋予灵感) by anything: an expression, a song, a movie. Once I get inspired, it’s like turning on a ____44____ in my mind, and I ____45____ one story after another.
I tell my relatives about the stories I write and why I’m working so hard to be in the competitive world of ____46____. One aunt hugged me and told me, “Just don’t ____47____ about the rest of us when you become the next Hemingway.”
Smiling, I ____48____, “Don’t worry. I won’t.” I just know that I will become the next Hemingway. My English and History teachers don’t ____49____ my writing just because they want to be nice — they know how _____50_____ and passionate (有激情的) I am about writing, and how that seriousness comes out through my fingers to the _____51_____.
I don’t really know why I love writing so much, I just do. There’s something about _____52_____ on paper for friends on the other side of the globe to read and understand, and about finding just the right _____53_____ to describe what I can see so clearly in my head. That _____54_____ me. In a word, writing _____55_____ me who I am. I love writing.
41. A. opposed B. glued C. related D. indifferent
42. A. buying B. reading C. writing D. taking
43. A. thoughts B. tips C. secrets D. hobbies
44. A. TV B. document C. radio D. light
45. A. create B. download C. overuse D. show
46. A. business B. science C. publishing D. printing
47. A. ask B. fear C. trouble D. forget
48. A. noticed B. refused C. disagreed D. replied
49. A. pay B. praise C. treat D. confuse
50. A. helpful B. serious C. proud D. powerful
51. A. paper B. wood C. painting D. wall
52. A. taking in B. giving up C. putting down D. setting back
53. A. word B. choice C. answer D. partner
54. A. controls B. annoys C. attracts D. challenges
55. A. honors B. requests C. ruins D. makes
【答案】41. B 42. B 43. A 44. D 45. A 46. C 47. D 48. D 49. B 50. B 51. A 52. C 53. A 54. C 55. 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。
I always dreamed of traveling to Nanjing. As soon as I got a chance ____56____ (visit) it this year, I booked a train ticket immediately.
Visiting Nanjing was like taking a step back in time. The city, with its rich history, left me a deep ____57____ (impress). I arrived early in the morning, and the first place I visited was the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. It ____58____ (build) in the 1920s as the final resting place of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, an influential and admirable person in modern Chinese history. The scenery there is so breathtaking. ____59____ (amaze) by the view from the top of the hill, I couldn’t help taking so many photos.
I then walked through the old streets of the Confucius Temple area. The place was busy and filled with shops selling all sorts of things, ____60____ (include) the famous Nanjing salted duck, which tastes as good as it smells.
The next day, I ____61____ (explore) the Nanjing Museum. The museum is really big, and I learned a lot about Chinese art and history ____62____ the volunteer guides there.
Lastly, I went to the Presidential Palace. This big, old house has seen many changes and is a mix of Chinese and Western ____63____ (style). For those who come to Nanjing, I believe visiting the Presidential Palace is ____64____ must.
Nanjing is a city _____65_____ the past and the present meet. The food, the sights, and the people all tell stories of a city with a deep history. I’ll never forget my trip to this amazing city.
【答案】56. to visit
57. impression
58. was built
59. Amazed 60. including
61. explored
62. from 63. styles
64. a 65. where
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是校学生会主席李华，你校将开展“校园生态环境日(Eco-Campus Day)”主题活动。你需要设计一张关于保护野生动物的英文海报。请写一封邮件给外教 Mr. Turner，请求他给予指导。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Mr. Turner,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Turner,
I hope this email finds you well. As the student council president, I am writing to seek your valuable guidance. Our school is organizing an activity themed “Eco-Campus Day”, and I am in charge of designing a poster focused on wildlife conservation.
Your expertise in environmental education would be incredibly beneficial to our project. Could you please provide some insights or suggestions on how to create a poster that is informative and persuasive
Thank you in advance for your time and support.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Baraka sat quietly in his new classroom. He was a boy who had moved from Tanzania to Chicago with his family. His heart was heavy with homesickness. The laughter and soccer games of his homeland felt like a distant dream, and in this new land, Baraka found himself unhappy. And he didn’t want to play with the other kids or join any after-school activities.
Miss Garcia, his teacher, noticed Baraka’s sadness. She saw how he kept to himself during lunch and didn’t join in class activities. Miss Garcia decided to talk to Baraka’s parents to understand why he was in such low spirits. Miss Garcia invited Baraka’s parents for a cup of tea. “Baraka seems to be struggling to adapt,” she said, her voice filled with concern. “He seems to be quite lonely.”
Baraka’s parents shared their worries. “We moved here for work,” they explained. “We thought it would be an adventure for him, but Baraka feels like he’s lost his friends and his home.” Miss Garcia knew she had to do something special for Baraka. She wanted to give him a gift that would show him he wasn’t alone and that his past was still a part of him.
On Baraka’s birthday Miss Garcia had a surprise for him. “Today, we celebrate not just a birthday, but a journey,” she announced to the class. “We have a special gift for Baraka.” The lights in the classroom dimmed (变暗), and a video began to play. It was a travel video of Tanzania, the land Baraka missed so much. Baraka’s eyes lit up as he saw the familiar scenes of his homeland.
After the video, Baraka’s classmates approached (走近) him one by one. Each held a postcard with a picture of Tanzania.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
On the back of each card were messages of friendship and welcome.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
From that day on, Baraka started to feel more at home.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】 On the back of each card were messages of friendship and welcome. “Baraka, your home is beautiful,” one classmate wrote. “I hope to learn more about it from you.” “Happy birthday, Baraka,” another message read. “Your stories have shown me a world I never knew.” Baraka’s eyes were filled with tears as he read each message. He looked at Miss Garcia and smiled, his heart full of gratitude. “Baraka,” Miss Garcia said, “you are part of our class, and we are part of your journey. We celebrate your roots and your future together.”
From that day on, Baraka started to feel more at home. He began to share stories of Tanzania with his classmates and teach them about his culture. He even started a small Tanzanian culture club after school, where students could learn about Tanzanian music, dance, and traditional games. His smile returned, brighter than ever, as he found a way to blend his past with his present, creating a future filled with promise and friendship. The special gift from Miss Garcia not only celebrated his birthday but also paved the way for Baraka to truly belong.
