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2024~2025學年度高二年級5月質量檢測
英語
考生注意:
1. 本試卷分選擇題和非選擇題兩部分。滿分150分, 考試時間120分鐘。
2. 答題前, 考生務必用直徑0.5毫來黑色墨水簽字筆將密封線內項目填寫清楚。
3. 考生作答時, 請將答案答在答題卡上。選擇題每小題選出答案后, 用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑; 非選擇題請用直徑 0.5毫米黑色墨水簽字筆在答題卡上各題的答題區域內作答, 超出答題區域書寫的答案無效, 在試題卷、草稿紙上作答無效。
4. 本卷命題范圍: 選擇性必修第四冊。
第一部分 聽力（共兩節, 滿分30分）
第一節（共5小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題, 從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后, 你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. What does the woman like best
A. Shopping. B. Drawing. C. Jogging.
2. How does the man usually go to work
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
3. Who is probably Cathy
A. The man's wife. B. The man's student. C. The man's neighbor.
4. What was damaged in the storm
A. A car. B. The roof. C. A window.
5. What does the man promise to do
A. Pass the examination.
B. Come to school at once.
C. Make up missed lessons.
第二節（共15小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題, 從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前, 你將有時間閱讀各個小題, 每小題5秒鐘; 聽完后, 各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料, 回答第6、7題。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Old classmates. C. Brother and sister.
7. What does the man plan to do next month
A. Go to the beach. B. Move house. C. Go fishing.
聽第7段材料, 回答第8至10題。
8. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To cancel a flight. B. To ask for advice. C. To make an apology.
9. When did the woman go to New Zealand last year
A. In December. B. In October. C. In August,
10. Where did the woman stay in New Zealand
A. In a camp. B. In a hotel. C. At a local family.
聽第8段材料, 回答第11至13題
11. Which of the following is a middle-level course
A. Scenery Photography.
B. Introducing Photography.
C. Black and White Photography.
12. How long does Scenery Photography last
A. Six weeks. B. Ten weeks. C. Sixteen weeks.
13. What do we know about Art of Digital Photography
A. It's a flexible course.
B. It needs an interview.
C. It. runs the longest.
聽第9段材料, 回答第14至17題。
14. What does the man probably think of Bullet Train
A. Humorous. B. Boring. C. Moving.
15. Which film do the speakers decide to watch
A. Bullet Train. B. The Railway Children. C. The Adam Project.
16. How much should the speakers pay for the online tickets
A. $20. B. $10. C. $8.
17. Where will the speakers go next
A. A restaurant. B. A shopping mall. C. A cinema.
聽第10段材料, 回答第18至20題
18. Where can the travelers surely get a free pick-up
A. At a place near their hotel.
B. At a spot near the surfing place.
C. At a hotel. far away from the beach.
19. What do the fees for surfing include
A. Surfboards. B. Towels. C. Bottled water.
20. What does the speaker remind the travelers to do at last
A. Wear sunglasses.
B. Bring enough food.
C. Wean sun-protective clothes.
聽力答案：1-10 BBACC BABAC 11-20 CCAAB CABAC
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節, 滿分50分）
第一節（共15小題; 每小題2.5分, 滿分37.5分）
閱讀下列短文, 從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
Four Best Books for Teens
Everything We Never Had
In Randy Ribay’s book, we witness four generations of Filipino American boys — Francisco in 1929, Emil in 1965, Chris in 1983, and Enzo in 2020 — and how the immigrant story in the United States shapes them all.
Every Time You Hear That Song
Inspired by Dolly Parton’s real-life time capsule(膠囊), which sits in Dollywood, waiting to be opened on Dolly’s 100th birthday, Every Time You Hear That Song is written by Jenna Voris from two points of view. The first is that of 17-year-old Darren Purchase, a journalist from the small town of Mayberry, Arkansas, who wants to unearth the story behind country music legend Decklee Cassel’s empty time capsule. The second is that of Decklee Cassel in the 1960s, coming up in the music world, and what she had to give up to succeed.
Snowglobe
In Soyoung Park’s award-winning novel, all is not what it seems in Snowglobe — the sunny, green, celebrity-filled city and the last place on earth that isn’t frozen. Residents of the frozen world (the result of the climate crisis) work hard to keep Snowglobe warm. This book is translated from the original Korean.
Gita Desai Is Not Here to Shut Up
Gita Desai Is Not Here to Shut Up written by Sonia Patel is considered as a tough read that’s worth the discomfort. In it, 18-year-old Gita Desai, a freshman at Stanford, dreams of being a doctor but is pulled off her path by a series of situations that unearth an awful secret from her past. It is based on the author’s own experiences.
1. Who wrote Everything We Never Had
A. Sonia Patel. B. Randy Ribay. C. Soyoung Park. D. Jenna Voris.
2. What is Decklee Cassel
A. A musician. B. A novelist. C. A student. D. A journalist.
3. What is a feature of Gita Desai Is Not Here to Shut Up
A. It is written from two points of view. B. It tells stories of Filipino American boys.
C. It is translated from the original Korean. D. It is based on the author’s own experiences.
B
On the last days of July, I moved to a flat in Brixton and joined those with a garden for the first time.
Before moving, I lived in a flat surrounded by a small plot of woodland nearby. There were a good six weeks during which the dawn chorus was so loud that waking up at 5 am was a daily routine. Watching the birds became a soap opera I was deeply invested in. In Brixton, though, all I could hear was traffic.
Although I knew clearly that cities are not strongholds of naturalism, and that nature is always there waiting for me to find it, it still took me a while to get used to the fact that I had to walk more than five minutes to find a green space.
It was for this reason that I turned to gardening. I was not a formally trained gardener; I taught myself on a concrete balcony (陽臺), four stories up on a hill in Camberwell in my mid-20s. The only garden I had was in my head, and the space I had when I started my career was used for parties, barbecues and playing with the neighbor’s cat.
Filled with blind enthusiasm and curiosity, I picked up plants from supermarkets and flower markets and planted them on my balcony, often killing them out of love and then starting all over again. I often spent whole weekends in that small space. The balcony had a good view: one of London’s shining skylines beneath high skies that changed colour and cloud by the minute. But it was so small that you had to look closely and looking closely is an essential part of enjoying nature, wherever you find it. And to be out on the balcony allowed me to care about things that were bigger than my career, relationship or sense of self. When all three started to waver, it was gardening — and nature more broadly — that enabled me to find a new way of life.
4. Why does the author mention the morning chorus
A. To show that the woods were close to his flat.
B. To highlight the activity of birds in the morning.
C. To illustrate the joy and routine nature brings.
D. To emphasize the loudness of the bird songs.
5. What drove the author to take up gardening
A. The need for a new hobby.
B. The lack of green spaces in the new location.
C. Formal training at the age of 20.
D. Influences of other gardeners.
6. What does the author’s gardening experience show
A. Gardening requires formal education.
B. The balcony is ideal for growing plants.
C. The author has a natural talent for gardening.
D. Small spaces can develop deep connections with nature.
7. What is the author’s attitude towards gardening
A. Enthusiastic. B. Discouraged. C. Skeptical. D. Indifferent.
C
The number of children being educated at home has been growing for the past few decades. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that by the last count, in 2019, nearly 3% of U.S. children — 1.5 million — were being homeschooled.
This number is surely an undercount because the homeschooling population is very hard to survey. Eleven states do not require parents to inform anyone that they are homeschooling a child, and in most of the country, once a child has exited the traditional schoolroom environment, no one checks to ensure they are receiving an education at all.
When a traditional classroom setting cannot meet the educational, social or emotional needs of a child, homeschooling can allow parents to take over. However, many parents are attracted to homeschooling because they want to have more say in what their children learn and what they do not.
Some children may not be receiving any instruction at all. Most states don’t require homeschooled kids to be assessed on specific topics the way their classroom-based peers are. This practice enables educational neglect (忽視) that can have long-lasting consequences for a child’s development.
Homeschooling advocacy organizations promote studies that claim to show equal or higher levels of academic achievement among homeschooled students, but these studies are often conducted by homeschooling advocates. It’s difficult for social scientists to recruit (招募) representative samples for more strict research because of loose reporting requirements and the underground nature of homeschooling.
Still, studies of different homeschooled populations have shown that children’s success depends heavily on their parents’ educational backgrounds. Despite this, in 40 states, parents do not need to have even a high school-level education to educate their children at home.
Children deserve a safe and sound education, even though they are educated at home. The government must develop basic standards for safety and quality of education in homeschooling. For example, homeschooling parents could be required to pass an initial background check. Homeschooling instructors could be required to submit documents every year to their local school district or to a state agency to show that their children are learning.
8. Why is the number of homeschooled children likely undercounted
A. Homeschooling isn’t popular in cities.
B. Homeschooling is illegal in some states.
C. Many parents don’t report homeschooling.
D. The government’s survey methods are outdated.
9. What is one reason parents might choose homeschooling for their children
A. To reduce the cost of education.
B. To avoid government regulations.
C. To ensure their children receive standardized testing.
D. To have more control over their children’s education.
10. Which of the following is a major concern about homeschooling
A. Homeschooled children lack family care.
B. Parents may fail to provide any formal education.
C. Governments are over-regulating it.
D. It requires expensive teaching materials.
11. Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A. The Future of Education
B. The Benefits of Homeschooling
C. The Popularity of Homeschooling in the U.S.
D. The Challenges and Regulation of Homeschooling
D
Astronauts play a crucial role in NASA’s scientific research.
“Our job is to work together with people from all over the world to build vehicles and spacecraft to safely live in the space environment to explore the universe,” says retired NASA astronaut Leland Melvin. “We do cutting-edge biological and material research that can save lives on Earth as well as observe the Earth and monitor changes as we fly around the planet every 90 minutes.”
Former astronauts say that they were constantly collaborating (合作) with their colleagues during their time as astronauts. They note that team spirit is crucial for anyone who wants to get this type of position. Humility (謙遜) to recognize what one does not know is also vital for this job, as it involves the ability to quickly learn new skills.
“Being an astronaut is exciting for anyone who likes to design and build technology because the job involves testing the limits of what technology can do.” says Charles Camarda, who previously served as a senior adviser for innovation at NASA. He notes that the extreme environment in space forces astronauts to be creative. The absence of gravity in outer space poses significant challenges when performing everyday tasks.
An astronaut’s work is not restricted to when he or she is in space, according to NASA. “When astronauts are not flying on a mission or training for a mission, they support other missions,” the NASA website states. “There are many jobs on the ground required to support the design, preparation, training and flying of a space mission.”
Stephanie Schierholz, a public affairs officer for the human exploration and operations branch of NASA, says that preparing and recovering from missions is a time-consuming process.
“On Earth, astronauts participate in training to ensure proficiency for their missions,” she explains. “Typically, astronauts spend years training for a mission, then spend about six months aboard the International Space Station during a mission, and spend time reconditioning afterward, which is necessary due to the effects of zero gravity on their bodies.” Schierholz notes that astronauts typically conduct science experiments during their missions “The space station is an orbiting laboratory, and the astronauts aboard typically support about 250 different research investigations during their six-month mission,” she says.
12. What can be learned about astronauts in NASA’s scientific research
A. They primarily focus on building spacecraft.
B Their work is limited to conducting experiments in space.
C. They contribute to both space exploration and Earth-related research.
D. They are mainly responsible for monitoring changes in the world.
13. Why is humility considered a vital quality for astronauts
A. It allows astronauts to focus only on Earth observation.
B. It ensures astronauts can perform physically demanding tasks.
C. It helps astronauts avoid conflicts with international colleagues.
D. It enables astronauts to recognize their limitations and learn quickly.
14. What is a key challenge that astronauts face when carrying out space missions
A. The limited time for testing. B. The extreme environment of space.
C. The need for constant collaboration. D. The difficulty of training.
15. What does the underlined word “reconditioning” in the last paragraph most likely refer to
A. Recovering physical health. B. Continuing education.
C. Planning future missions. D. Repairing equipment.
第二節（共5小題;每小題2.5分,滿分12.5分）
閱讀下面短文, 從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
How to Improve Communication in the Workplace
Communicating effectively with coworkers is key to having a positive experience at work. Are you trying to improve your communication skills as a manager ___16___.
You should understand which method to use. Not every issue deserves its own meeting. When you have something to communicate, consider its importance, urgency, and pick the right channel (渠道) accordingly. Have a simple team reminder A quick group message or email can get the point across. ___17___ A face-to-face meeting might be the better method.
___18___. Meetings that happen regularly can give space for employees to bring up concerns they otherwise wouldn’t know when to bring up. If they aren’t ready, suggest setting up one-to-one meetings with your direct supervisor. Team meetings can also allow team members to share concerns more widely with others.
You should make meetings efficient. Research shows that only 50 percent of time spent in meetings is considered a good use of time by attendees. Here are some best practices to make meetings efficient and effective: Try to avoid recycling agendas. Send out the agenda and other materials that will be discussed. ___19___.
You should create an open culture. Creating a trusting environment is key to good communication in a workplace. ___20___. Though remote working has become increasingly common, people still need and want personal human interaction. Chat platforms can allow informal conversations that connect in-person and remote workers.
A. Here are a few things to keep in mind
B. Do you want a chance to attend meetings
C. So people have the chance to preview them
D. You should improve your communication skills
E. Need you to learn or teach somebody how to use a tool
F. You should schedule regular one-to-one and team meetings
G. It’s a place where people feel comfortable voicing concerns and asking questions
第三部分 語言運用（共兩節, 滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題; 每小題1分, 滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文, 從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
In the eastern state of Virginia, employees of the Richmond Wildlife Center are doing their best to act like mother foxes. They started feeding and ____21____ a baby fox after the young animal became ____22____ from her mother.
In a video on the center’s online page, a worker called Melissa Stanley was shown ____23____ a red fox mask (面具) and equipment like rubber gloves when feeding the fox. In this way, she ____24____ making human sounds and prevented the fox from ____25____ her human caregivers. The post explained the baby fox should not become too ____26____ to humans while she was being raised by them. The ____27____ made it more likely that the baby fox could be ____28____ to the wild.
Stanley said the fox was sent to the ____29____ on February 29. She said a man _____30_____ the animal on the street while walking his dog in Richmond. _____31_____ she was a baby cat, the man _____32_____ turned her over to the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It is a nonprofit organization that takes in cats and dogs without _____33_____ and finds them homes.
The wildlife center employees _____34_____ to find the fox’s mother and her home, but they were _____35_____ that the foxes had been trapped and removed. So the baby fox will be sent to the Animal Education and Rescue Organization in Virginia.
21. A. waiting for B. caring for C. complaining about D. sending away
22. A. different B. tired C. safe D. separated
23. A. wearing B. painting C. buying D. making
24. A. enjoyed B. imagined C. avoided D. practiced
25. A. forgetting B. admiring C. understanding D. seeing
26. A. kind B. similar C. close D. equal
27. A. course B. measure C. test D. view
28. A. stored B. mixed C. sold D. returned
29. A. center B. hospital C. market D. zoo
30. A. hunted B. found C. raised D. monitored
31. A. Proving B. Identifying C. Thinking D. Ignoring
32. A. secretly B. patiently C. accidentally D. initially
33. A. names B. owners C. training D. breath
34. A. tried B. refused C. pretended D. regretted
35. A. promised B. warned C. told D. awarded
第二節（共10小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
On the morning of Oct 9, ____36____ book-sharing event for foreign students was held at the October Literature Compound in Beijing, one of the ____37____ (activity) of the ninth Beijing October Literature Festival organized by the October Literature branch of Beijing Publishing Group. Students from countries, such as Morocco, Laos and Cambodia, ____38____ (share) their favorite Chinese and foreign literary works.
Nejaoui El Batoul from Morocco was attracted by the literary style of Chinese writer Wang Xiaobo. In both Chinese and Arabic, she read a letter ____39____ (title) “Gudu Shi Choude” from Wang’s work Ai Ni Jiuxiang Ai Shengming, a series ____40____ his love letters to his wife Li Yinhe. She said that in recent years, excellent literary works from China, including those by Wang, ____41____ (translate) into Arabic and are well-received.
Laotian student Bounlutay Soudthida brought the Chinese version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, ____42____ deeply influenced her-it was her first Chinese reading material in Laos. Starting with this book, she ____43____ (gradual) felt the beauty of the Chinese language.
Chou Kakada from Cambodia talked about the Chinese classic Journey to the West, which accompanied him through childhood. He was originally drawn to the magic described in the book but came ____44____ (appreciate) the richness of traditional Chinese culture. He said he wanted to be as brave as the hero when _____45_____ (face) challenges and overcoming difficulties.
第四部分 寫作（共兩節, 滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
46. 假定你是李華，上周你參加了校英語俱樂部組織的文化遺址參觀活動，請你在校英文報上寫一個活動總結，內容包括：
1. 此次活動的內容；
2. 參加活動的心得。
注意：1. 寫作詞數應為80個左右；
2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
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第二節（滿分25分）
47. 閱讀下面材料, 根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段, 使之構成一篇完整的短文。
My last two years of high school were filled with struggles. At our provincial key school, every conversation was about college entrance exams. In the cafeteria, during PE classes, even while waiting to use the bathroom, students compared mock (模擬) test scores and discussed which activities outside class could help them get into top universities.
My family-situation made everything harder. After Mom became too ill to work, Dad’s salary from the factory had to pay for her medicine and my younger brother’s school fees. To help, I started skipping evening classes. Three nights a week, I went to a small Internet café near the hospital. Typing stories on a sticky keyboard, I earned 50 yuan for every 10,000 words.
My grades began slipping like sand through fingers. My teacher noticed this and asked me what was wrong. Ashamed to tell the truth, I remained silent. Misunderstanding my silence as an addiction to the Internet, the teacher transferred me to an ordinary classroom.
My classmates often talked about new study guides their parents bought. I pretended not to care and hid in the library, Between the dusty shelves, I found some old books. A torn copy of Ordinary World taught me about perseverance. In Ba Jin’s Family, I found characters who felt trapped, just like me, and I felt deeply connected.
Things changed when Ms. Li became our new Chinese teacher. One morning, she found me hiding a payment slip from the café owner. Instead of scolding me, she learned about my family situation and offered me a way out — a goal. In that afternoon, sunshine poured through the window as she handed back my essay Cracks in the Bronze Age. The pages were covered in red notes. “Your words have power,” she said, pointing to a paragraph about my mother’s hands. Then she gave me an application form for a writing contest. “The deadline is in three months,” she reminded, “and you’ll need good exam grades.”
注意: 1, 續寫詞數應為150個左右;
2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
For the next three months, I worked day and night.
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Everything changed in January.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________2024~2025學年度高二年級5月質量檢測
英語
考生注意:
1. 本試卷分選擇題和非選擇題兩部分。滿分150分, 考試時間120分鐘。
2. 答題前, 考生務必用直徑0.5毫來黑色墨水簽字筆將密封線內項目填寫清楚。
3. 考生作答時, 請將答案答在答題卡上。選擇題每小題選出答案后, 用2B鉛筆把答題卡上對應題目的答案標號涂黑; 非選擇題請用直徑 0.5毫米黑色墨水簽字筆在答題卡上各題的答題區域內作答, 超出答題區域書寫的答案無效, 在試題卷、草稿紙上作答無效。
4. 本卷命題范圍: 選擇性必修第四冊。
第一部分 聽力（共兩節, 滿分30分）
第一節（共5小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分7.5分）
聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題, 從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后, 你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。
1. What does the woman like best
A. Shopping. B. Drawing. C. Jogging.
2. How does the man usually go to work
A. On foot. B. By bus. C. By car.
3. Who is probably Cathy
A. The man's wife. B. The man's student. C. The man's neighbor.
4. What was damaged in the storm
A. A car. B. The roof. C. A window.
5. What does the man promise to do
A. Pass the examination.
B. Come to school at once.
C. Make up missed lessons.
第二節（共15小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分22.5分）
聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題, 從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前, 你將有時間閱讀各個小題, 每小題5秒鐘; 聽完后, 各小題將給出 5 秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。
聽第6段材料, 回答第6、7題。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Coworkers. B. Old classmates. C. Brother and sister.
7. What does the man plan to do next month
A. Go to the beach. B. Move house. C. Go fishing.
聽第7段材料, 回答第8至10題。
8. Why does the man talk to the woman
A. To cancel a flight. B. To ask for advice. C. To make an apology.
9. When did the woman go to New Zealand last year
A. In December. B. In October. C. In August,
10. Where did the woman stay in New Zealand
A. In a camp. B. In a hotel. C. At a local family.
聽第8段材料, 回答第11至13題
11. Which of the following is a middle-level course
A. Scenery Photography.
B. Introducing Photography.
C. Black and White Photography.
12. How long does Scenery Photography last
A. Six weeks. B. Ten weeks. C. Sixteen weeks.
13. What do we know about Art of Digital Photography
A. It's a flexible course.
B. It needs an interview.
C. It. runs the longest.
聽第9段材料, 回答第14至17題。
14. What does the man probably think of Bullet Train
A. Humorous. B. Boring. C. Moving.
15. Which film do the speakers decide to watch
A. Bullet Train. B. The Railway Children. C. The Adam Project.
16. How much should the speakers pay for the online tickets
A. $20. B. $10. C. $8.
17. Where will the speakers go next
A. A restaurant. B. A shopping mall. C. A cinema.
聽第10段材料, 回答第18至20題
18. Where can the travelers surely get a free pick-up
A. At a place near their hotel.
B. At a spot near the surfing place.
C. At a hotel. far away from the beach.
19. What do the fees for surfing include
A. Surfboards. B. Towels. C. Bottled water.
20. What does the speaker remind the travelers to do at last
A. Wear sunglasses.
B. Bring enough food.
C. Wean sun-protective clothes.
聽力答案：1-10 BBACC BABAC 11-20 CCAAB CABAC
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節, 滿分50分）
第一節（共15小題; 每小題2.5分, 滿分37.5分）
閱讀下列短文, 從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。
A
Four Best Books for Teens
Everything We Never Had
In Randy Ribay’s book, we witness four generations of Filipino American boys — Francisco in 1929, Emil in 1965, Chris in 1983, and Enzo in 2020 — and how the immigrant story in the United States shapes them all.
Every Time You Hear That Song
Inspired by Dolly Parton’s real-life time capsule(膠囊), which sits in Dollywood, waiting to be opened on Dolly’s 100th birthday, Every Time You Hear That Song is written by Jenna Voris from two points of view. The first is that of 17-year-old Darren Purchase, a journalist from the small town of Mayberry, Arkansas, who wants to unearth the story behind country music legend Decklee Cassel’s empty time capsule. The second is that of Decklee Cassel in the 1960s, coming up in the music world, and what she had to give up to succeed.
Snowglobe
In Soyoung Park’s award-winning novel, all is not what it seems in Snowglobe — the sunny, green, celebrity-filled city and the last place on earth that isn’t frozen. Residents of the frozen world (the result of the climate crisis) work hard to keep Snowglobe warm. This book is translated from the original Korean.
Gita Desai Is Not Here to Shut Up
Gita Desai Is Not Here to Shut Up written by Sonia Patel is considered as a tough read that’s worth the discomfort. In it, 18-year-old Gita Desai, a freshman at Stanford, dreams of being a doctor but is pulled off her path by a series of situations that unearth an awful secret from her past. It is based on the author’s own experiences.
1. Who wrote Everything We Never Had
A. Sonia Patel. B. Randy Ribay. C. Soyoung Park. D. Jenna Voris.
2. What is Decklee Cassel
A. A musician. B. A novelist. C. A student. D. A journalist.
3. What is a feature of Gita Desai Is Not Here to Shut Up
A. It is written from two points of view. B. It tells stories of Filipino American boys.
C. It is translated from the original Korean. D. It is based on the author’s own experiences.
【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D
B
On the last days of July, I moved to a flat in Brixton and joined those with a garden for the first time.
Before moving, I lived in a flat surrounded by a small plot of woodland nearby. There were a good six weeks during which the dawn chorus was so loud that waking up at 5 am was a daily routine. Watching the birds became a soap opera I was deeply invested in. In Brixton, though, all I could hear was traffic.
Although I knew clearly that cities are not strongholds of naturalism, and that nature is always there waiting for me to find it, it still took me a while to get used to the fact that I had to walk more than five minutes to find a green space.
It was for this reason that I turned to gardening. I was not a formally trained gardener; I taught myself on a concrete balcony (陽臺), four stories up on a hill in Camberwell in my mid-20s. The only garden I had was in my head, and the space I had when I started my career was used for parties, barbecues and playing with the neighbor’s cat.
Filled with blind enthusiasm and curiosity, I picked up plants from supermarkets and flower markets and planted them on my balcony, often killing them out of love and then starting all over again. I often spent whole weekends in that small space. The balcony had a good view: one of London’s shining skylines beneath high skies that changed colour and cloud by the minute. But it was so small that you had to look closely and looking closely is an essential part of enjoying nature, wherever you find it. And to be out on the balcony allowed me to care about things that were bigger than my career, relationship or sense of self. When all three started to waver, it was gardening — and nature more broadly — that enabled me to find a new way of life.
4. Why does the author mention the morning chorus
A. To show that the woods were close to his flat.
B. To highlight the activity of birds in the morning.
C. To illustrate the joy and routine nature brings.
D. To emphasize the loudness of the bird songs.
5. What drove the author to take up gardening
A. The need for a new hobby.
B. The lack of green spaces in the new location.
C. Formal training at the age of 20.
D. Influences of other gardeners.
6. What does the author’s gardening experience show
A. Gardening requires formal education.
B. The balcony is ideal for growing plants.
C. The author has a natural talent for gardening.
D. Small spaces can develop deep connections with nature.
7. What is the author’s attitude towards gardening
A. Enthusiastic. B. Discouraged. C. Skeptical. D. Indifferent.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
C
The number of children being educated at home has been growing for the past few decades. The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) reported that by the last count, in 2019, nearly 3% of U.S. children — 1.5 million — were being homeschooled.
This number is surely an undercount because the homeschooling population is very hard to survey. Eleven states do not require parents to inform anyone that they are homeschooling a child, and in most of the country, once a child has exited the traditional schoolroom environment, no one checks to ensure they are receiving an education at all.
When a traditional classroom setting cannot meet the educational, social or emotional needs of a child, homeschooling can allow parents to take over. However, many parents are attracted to homeschooling because they want to have more say in what their children learn and what they do not.
Some children may not be receiving any instruction at all. Most states don’t require homeschooled kids to be assessed on specific topics the way their classroom-based peers are. This practice enables educational neglect (忽視) that can have long-lasting consequences for a child’s development.
Homeschooling advocacy organizations promote studies that claim to show equal or higher levels of academic achievement among homeschooled students, but these studies are often conducted by homeschooling advocates. It’s difficult for social scientists to recruit (招募) representative samples for more strict research because of loose reporting requirements and the underground nature of homeschooling.
Still, studies of different homeschooled populations have shown that children’s success depends heavily on their parents’ educational backgrounds. Despite this, in 40 states, parents do not need to have even a high school-level education to educate their children at home.
Children deserve a safe and sound education, even though they are educated at home. The government must develop basic standards for safety and quality of education in homeschooling. For example, homeschooling parents could be required to pass an initial background check. Homeschooling instructors could be required to submit documents every year to their local school district or to a state agency to show that their children are learning.
8. Why is the number of homeschooled children likely undercounted
A. Homeschooling isn’t popular in cities.
B. Homeschooling is illegal in some states.
C. Many parents don’t report homeschooling.
D. The government’s survey methods are outdated.
9. What is one reason parents might choose homeschooling for their children
A. To reduce the cost of education.
B. To avoid government regulations.
C. To ensure their children receive standardized testing.
D. To have more control over their children’s education.
10. Which of the following is a major concern about homeschooling
A. Homeschooled children lack family care.
B. Parents may fail to provide any formal education.
C. Governments are over-regulating it.
D. It requires expensive teaching materials.
11. Which of the following would be the best title for the text
A. The Future of Education
B. The Benefits of Homeschooling
C. The Popularity of Homeschooling in the U.S.
D. The Challenges and Regulation of Homeschooling
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. D
D
Astronauts play a crucial role in NASA’s scientific research.
“Our job is to work together with people from all over the world to build vehicles and spacecraft to safely live in the space environment to explore the universe,” says retired NASA astronaut Leland Melvin. “We do cutting-edge biological and material research that can save lives on Earth as well as observe the Earth and monitor changes as we fly around the planet every 90 minutes.”
Former astronauts say that they were constantly collaborating (合作) with their colleagues during their time as astronauts. They note that team spirit is crucial for anyone who wants to get this type of position. Humility (謙遜) to recognize what one does not know is also vital for this job, as it involves the ability to quickly learn new skills.
“Being an astronaut is exciting for anyone who likes to design and build technology because the job involves testing the limits of what technology can do.” says Charles Camarda, who previously served as a senior adviser for innovation at NASA. He notes that the extreme environment in space forces astronauts to be creative. The absence of gravity in outer space poses significant challenges when performing everyday tasks.
An astronaut’s work is not restricted to when he or she is in space, according to NASA. “When astronauts are not flying on a mission or training for a mission, they support other missions,” the NASA website states. “There are many jobs on the ground required to support the design, preparation, training and flying of a space mission.”
Stephanie Schierholz, a public affairs officer for the human exploration and operations branch of NASA, says that preparing and recovering from missions is a time-consuming process.
“On Earth, astronauts participate in training to ensure proficiency for their missions,” she explains. “Typically, astronauts spend years training for a mission, then spend about six months aboard the International Space Station during a mission, and spend time reconditioning afterward, which is necessary due to the effects of zero gravity on their bodies.” Schierholz notes that astronauts typically conduct science experiments during their missions “The space station is an orbiting laboratory, and the astronauts aboard typically support about 250 different research investigations during their six-month mission,” she says.
12. What can be learned about astronauts in NASA’s scientific research
A. They primarily focus on building spacecraft.
B Their work is limited to conducting experiments in space.
C. They contribute to both space exploration and Earth-related research.
D. They are mainly responsible for monitoring changes in the world.
13. Why is humility considered a vital quality for astronauts
A. It allows astronauts to focus only on Earth observation.
B. It ensures astronauts can perform physically demanding tasks.
C. It helps astronauts avoid conflicts with international colleagues.
D. It enables astronauts to recognize their limitations and learn quickly.
14. What is a key challenge that astronauts face when carrying out space missions
A. The limited time for testing. B. The extreme environment of space.
C. The need for constant collaboration. D. The difficulty of training.
15. What does the underlined word “reconditioning” in the last paragraph most likely refer to
A. Recovering physical health. B. Continuing education.
C. Planning future missions. D. Repairing equipment.
【答案】12. C 13. D 14. B 15. A
第二節（共5小題;每小題2.5分,滿分12.5分）
閱讀下面短文, 從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。
How to Improve Communication in the Workplace
Communicating effectively with coworkers is key to having a positive experience at work. Are you trying to improve your communication skills as a manager ___16___.
You should understand which method to use. Not every issue deserves its own meeting. When you have something to communicate, consider its importance, urgency, and pick the right channel (渠道) accordingly. Have a simple team reminder A quick group message or email can get the point across. ___17___ A face-to-face meeting might be the better method.
___18___. Meetings that happen regularly can give space for employees to bring up concerns they otherwise wouldn’t know when to bring up. If they aren’t ready, suggest setting up one-to-one meetings with your direct supervisor. Team meetings can also allow team members to share concerns more widely with others.
You should make meetings efficient. Research shows that only 50 percent of time spent in meetings is considered a good use of time by attendees. Here are some best practices to make meetings efficient and effective: Try to avoid recycling agendas. Send out the agenda and other materials that will be discussed. ___19___.
You should create an open culture. Creating a trusting environment is key to good communication in a workplace. ___20___. Though remote working has become increasingly common, people still need and want personal human interaction. Chat platforms can allow informal conversations that connect in-person and remote workers.
A. Here are a few things to keep in mind
B. Do you want a chance to attend meetings
C. So people have the chance to preview them
D. You should improve your communication skills
E. Need you to learn or teach somebody how to use a tool
F. You should schedule regular one-to-one and team meetings
G. It’s a place where people feel comfortable voicing concerns and asking questions
【答案】16. A 17. E 18. F 19. C 20. G
第三部分 語言運用（共兩節, 滿分30分）
第一節（共15小題; 每小題1分, 滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文, 從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。
In the eastern state of Virginia, employees of the Richmond Wildlife Center are doing their best to act like mother foxes. They started feeding and ____21____ a baby fox after the young animal became ____22____ from her mother.
In a video on the center’s online page, a worker called Melissa Stanley was shown ____23____ a red fox mask (面具) and equipment like rubber gloves when feeding the fox. In this way, she ____24____ making human sounds and prevented the fox from ____25____ her human caregivers. The post explained the baby fox should not become too ____26____ to humans while she was being raised by them. The ____27____ made it more likely that the baby fox could be ____28____ to the wild.
Stanley said the fox was sent to the ____29____ on February 29. She said a man _____30_____ the animal on the street while walking his dog in Richmond. _____31_____ she was a baby cat, the man _____32_____ turned her over to the Richmond Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. It is a nonprofit organization that takes in cats and dogs without _____33_____ and finds them homes.
The wildlife center employees _____34_____ to find the fox’s mother and her home, but they were _____35_____ that the foxes had been trapped and removed. So the baby fox will be sent to the Animal Education and Rescue Organization in Virginia.
21. A. waiting for B. caring for C. complaining about D. sending away
22. A. different B. tired C. safe D. separated
23. A. wearing B. painting C. buying D. making
24. A. enjoyed B. imagined C. avoided D. practiced
25. A. forgetting B. admiring C. understanding D. seeing
26. A. kind B. similar C. close D. equal
27. A. course B. measure C. test D. view
28. A. stored B. mixed C. sold D. returned
29. A. center B. hospital C. market D. zoo
30. A. hunted B. found C. raised D. monitored
31. A. Proving B. Identifying C. Thinking D. Ignoring
32. A. secretly B. patiently C. accidentally D. initially
33. A. names B. owners C. training D. breath
34. A. tried B. refused C. pretended D. regretted
35. A. promised B. warned C. told D. awarded
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. B 28. D 29. A 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. B 34. A 35. C
第二節（共10小題; 每小題1.5分, 滿分15分）
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當的單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
On the morning of Oct 9, ____36____ book-sharing event for foreign students was held at the October Literature Compound in Beijing, one of the ____37____ (activity) of the ninth Beijing October Literature Festival organized by the October Literature branch of Beijing Publishing Group. Students from countries, such as Morocco, Laos and Cambodia, ____38____ (share) their favorite Chinese and foreign literary works.
Nejaoui El Batoul from Morocco was attracted by the literary style of Chinese writer Wang Xiaobo. In both Chinese and Arabic, she read a letter ____39____ (title) “Gudu Shi Choude” from Wang’s work Ai Ni Jiuxiang Ai Shengming, a series ____40____ his love letters to his wife Li Yinhe. She said that in recent years, excellent literary works from China, including those by Wang, ____41____ (translate) into Arabic and are well-received.
Laotian student Bounlutay Soudthida brought the Chinese version of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, ____42____ deeply influenced her-it was her first Chinese reading material in Laos. Starting with this book, she ____43____ (gradual) felt the beauty of the Chinese language.
Chou Kakada from Cambodia talked about the Chinese classic Journey to the West, which accompanied him through childhood. He was originally drawn to the magic described in the book but came ____44____ (appreciate) the richness of traditional Chinese culture. He said he wanted to be as brave as the hero when _____45_____ (face) challenges and overcoming difficulties.
【答案】36. a 37. activities
38. shared 39. titled
40. of 41. have been translated
42. which 43. gradually
44. to appreciate
45. facing
第四部分 寫作（共兩節, 滿分40分）
第一節（滿分15分）
46. 假定你是李華，上周你參加了校英語俱樂部組織的文化遺址參觀活動，請你在校英文報上寫一個活動總結，內容包括：
1. 此次活動的內容；
2. 參加活動的心得。
注意：1. 寫作詞數應為80個左右；
2. 可以適當增加細節，以使行文連貫。
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【答案】
Last week, I participated in a cultural heritage site visit organized by our school’s English club. We visited an ancient temple, learning about its history and architectural features from a knowledgeable guide.
The experience was eye-opening. I was amazed by the intricate carvings and the rich history behind the temple. It made me appreciate our cultural heritage more deeply and realize the importance of preserving it.
I also had the chance to interact with fellow club members, sharing our thoughts and feelings. This activity not only broadened my horizons but also strengthened my bond with my peers.
第二節（滿分25分）
47. 閱讀下面材料, 根據其內容和所給段落開頭語續寫兩段, 使之構成一篇完整的短文。
My last two years of high school were filled with struggles. At our provincial key school, every conversation was about college entrance exams. In the cafeteria, during PE classes, even while waiting to use the bathroom, students compared mock (模擬) test scores and discussed which activities outside class could help them get into top universities.
My family-situation made everything harder. After Mom became too ill to work, Dad’s salary from the factory had to pay for her medicine and my younger brother’s school fees. To help, I started skipping evening classes. Three nights a week, I went to a small Internet café near the hospital. Typing stories on a sticky keyboard, I earned 50 yuan for every 10,000 words.
My grades began slipping like sand through fingers. My teacher noticed this and asked me what was wrong. Ashamed to tell the truth, I remained silent. Misunderstanding my silence as an addiction to the Internet, the teacher transferred me to an ordinary classroom.
My classmates often talked about new study guides their parents bought. I pretended not to care and hid in the library, Between the dusty shelves, I found some old books. A torn copy of Ordinary World taught me about perseverance. In Ba Jin’s Family, I found characters who felt trapped, just like me, and I felt deeply connected.
Things changed when Ms. Li became our new Chinese teacher. One morning, she found me hiding a payment slip from the café owner. Instead of scolding me, she learned about my family situation and offered me a way out — a goal. In that afternoon, sunshine poured through the window as she handed back my essay Cracks in the Bronze Age. The pages were covered in red notes. “Your words have power,” she said, pointing to a paragraph about my mother’s hands. Then she gave me an application form for a writing contest. “The deadline is in three months,” she reminded, “and you’ll need good exam grades.”
注意: 1, 續寫詞數應為150個左右;
2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
For the next three months, I worked day and night.
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Everything changed in January.
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【答案】For the next three months, I worked day and night. During the day, I studied textbooks while eating cold leftover bread. At night, I sat on the dorm hallway floor, rewriting stories under the dim light in the dorm hallway. My frozen fingers could barely hold my old phone, but I kept typing. I often felt exhausted and discouraged, but I never gave up. I could feel the silent attention and support of Ms. Li, which gave me great strength. I knew that every word I wrote and every problem I solved was bringing me closer to my goal.
Everything changed in January. My Chinese exam score jumped to ninth place, and my story won a writing prize. At the award event, Ms. Li stood proudly beside me. When a college teacher asked about me, she spoke for me: “She works harder than anyone else I know.” Her words gave me strength and confidence. I realized that my efforts were not in vain. Ms. Li’s support meant the world to me. She saw my potential when I couldn’t see it myself. She encouraged me to keep pushing forward, even when things were tough. I am forever grateful for her guidance and encouragement.

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