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高二年級上學期期末考試模擬試題
第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
做題時，先將答案標在試卷上。錄音內容結束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉涂到答題卡上。
第一節(jié)
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. When will the woman probably go to the mall
A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. This Sunday.
2. What impressed the man about last night’s concert
A. The light show. B. The guitar performance. C. The lead singer’s voice.
3. Why is the woman happy
A. She passed her driving test.
B. She made a wonderful dinner.
C. She completed a presentation.
4. What is probably the man
A. A coach. B. A doctor. C. An athlete.
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. Things they are good at.
B. Interests they want to develop.
C. Ways to help them stay active.
第二節(jié)
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 was the man’s first stop during his trip
A. Suzhou. B. Huzhou. C. Zhangjiajie.
7. What interests the woman about Anji white tea
A. Its health benefits. B. Its color change. C. Its flavor.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。
8. Where is the man
A. In the kitchen. B. In the bathroom. C. In the bedroom.
9. What did the woman do first after getting home
A. She did the laundry. B. She took a shower. C. She made a call.
10. How does the woman feel in the end
A. Disappointed. B. Relieved. C. Confused.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11. Who did the woman usually watch Friends with
A. Her roommates. B. Her mother. C. Her sister.
12. Which aspect of The Crown does the woman find appealing
A. The insights into royal life.
B. The complex characters.
C. The awkward humor.
13. What does the man think of The Office
A. Touching. B. Entertaining. C. Boring.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至16題。
14. What does Tina say about students starting their own businesses
A. It ensures that they learn more valuable skills.
B. It promotes the economic development of the country.
C. It develops their character and encourages their creativity.
15. How did Jessica support her argument
A. By introducing successful college entrepreneurs.
B By highlighting the high failure rate of startups.
C. By listing the advantages of having a stable job.
16. Who talked about the financial burden of starting a business
A. Ethan. B. Dylan. C. Tom.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. At what age did Tillman take her first college class
A. 10. B. 17. C. 18.
18. What did Tillman study in the College of Lake County
A. Math. B. Engineering. C. Psychology.
19. Where did Tillman earn her Master of Science degree
A. In Arizona. B. In Maine. C. In New York State.
20. What is Tillman’s next plan
A. Pursuing another doctorate.
B. Getting a job at a school.
C. Expanding her organization.
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）
第一節(jié)（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
Often, there is a false idea that one must be “in-the-know” to truly appreciate artworks. However, fine art opens the door to everyone. Learning how to look at and understand artworks requires us to take the time to view, identify and think.
Look at the Art
As the first step, it’s necessary to take a moment to identify the artwork’s general features:
● Is it a painting, sculpture or craftwork
● Does it appear chaotic (混亂的) or organized
● Are the colors bright or soft
Identify the Art and Artist
Knowing when or how the artwork was made and learning something about the artist can reveal more context. We all know the famous painting Guernica is a masterpiece created by Picasso in 1937. However, if we can find out Picasso composed the painting to reflect a bombing during the Spanish Civil War, we’ll know more about its anti-war meaning.
Even if the historical context of an artwork is not obvious, knowing the year of its creation offers more context.
Think About the Meaning
Use what you observed in the first two steps to think about meanings the artwork could have.
Consider what the title, the subjects, or the symbols meant to the artist when he or she created the artwork. What do the colors say about the artist, and how do they apply to the subjects in the art For example, the owls in Lebo’s works represent wisdom, but why are they so brightly colored
In addition, ask how the art makes you feel. Many artists have specific meanings behind their art, but also encourage viewers to come up with their own explanations. Still, every explanation is not automatically correct, which is why the techniques described above are helpful in finding clues.
The next time you’re admiring a work of art, keep these techniques in mind, and its meaning may unfold before your eyes.
1. What is the first step when viewing art
A. Doing some research on the artist. B. Being “in-the-know” about the work
C. Identifying the work’s general features D. Knowing the year of an artwork’s creation
2. When thinking about the meaning of an artwork, you should ________.
A. explain it freely B. choose a title for it
C. describe it to the viewers D. ask how it makes you feel
3. The passage is probably written for ________.
A. museum staff B. gallery visitors
C. professional artists D. exhibition organizers
B
Coined as “deliveryman by day poet by night,” 55-year-old Wang Jibing earns a living as a delivery person in Jiangsu Province. He started writing poems online in the 2000s, and later expanded to different social media platforms. He also came under the spotlight as his name was on the 2023 list of new members for the Chinese Writers Association, igniting (點燃) praise and discussions among Chinese netizens.
Dropping out of secondary school, Wang tried various jobs to make a living, such as a construction worker and working on sand mining boats, as well as a garbage collector. Now as a husband and a father of three children, the financial burden on his shoulder has become heavier and his work schedule has gotten even busier. Yet it has never stopped him from reading and writing routinely all his life. His passion for poetry has driven him to write over 4, 000 poems.
His poem titled “People in a Hurry” gathered more than 13 million views within a week. Wang gained inspiration for the poem from an unpleasant food delivery experience in 2019. Because the customer made a mistake with the address, he had to rush several times to get the food delivered on time. It led to delays with other orders, as well as punishments and a decrease in his earnings for the delivery. The government later took action to tackle this type of situation, demanding delivery firms better protect delivery person’s rights.
The subjects of Wang’s poems cover a wide range, including his memories of his family and hometown, and his observations of society and life while working as a laborer in different cities. During an interview with the media, Wang noted that delivering food allows him to interact with more people and experience more things. The job has also sparked a deeper understanding and empathy for others. Writing poetry helps him feel comfortable and find peace of mind.
4. How is Wang’s daily life now
A. He enjoys the popularity of his poetry.
B. He writes at night to let go his displeasure.
C. He balances his responsibilities and his dream.
D He struggles in speaking up for ordinary people.
5. What can we infer from Wang’s 2019 experience and its result
A. Ordinary people can achieve a good living.
B. Ordinary people’s voice is heard by the society.
C. Ordinary people’s idea can be artfully expressed.
D. Ordinary people are eager to have a spiritual homeland.
6. Why do so many people read Wang’s poems
A. His poems help people get more information.
B. His poems care about the unfairness in the society.
C. His poems are filled with memories of his family and hometown.
D. His poems are rooted in everyday life of ordinary people.
7. Which word can better describe Wang’s story
A. Inspiring. B. Surprising. C. Interesting. D. Concerning.
C
Episodic memory (情景記憶) allows humans to revisit past personal experiences in their minds, and it was once thought to be a special skill of humans. Although there are still arguments about the extent of this type of memory in non-human animals, scientists have proved that creatures like rats and dogs can pass tests that are developed to assess episodic memory over the past two decades. “Curiously, there is a lack of research investigating dolphins’ episodic memory,” University of Cambridge cognitive (認知的) scientist James Davies says. Therefore, this surprising fact encourages him to fill this gap.
The team used “where” and “who” questions in their research each on a different test. Each dolphin was first trained to retrieve a ball from the water, and then trained to get a ball by approaching a person holding it in front of them while ignoring an empty-handed person standing at a different spot. During this training, the locations were randomized (使隨機化) and the person holding the ball differed each time, so that those details were irrelevant to learning the retrieving behavior. Then, for the tests, the dolphins were asked to retrieve the ball as they had learned to do, but after 10 minutes, something changed-this time, the ball couldn’t be seen, as it was now behind one of the two people’s backs. In the “where” tests, the ball was hidden in the same spot as in the training, but both people had been changed, while in the “who” tests, the locations of the people changed but the ball remained with the person who’d had it previously.
Eight dolphins went through each of the two tests, separated by at least 48 hours. All the dolphins got it right in choosing the correct spot on the “where” experiments, and seven achieved success on the “who” experiments.
Kelly Jaakkola, a psychologist, says that based on their cognitive skills, dolphins are a good candidate for having episodic-like memory, and this study goes really far in showing that. She also says, “The more we look for such capabilities in non-human animals, the more species we’ll likely find them in.” She adds, “An exciting question is therefore ‘Where do we draw that line Which animals do have it, which animals don’t, and what sort of cognitive or neurological or social characteristics do those animals share ’ That’s going to be the fun part of the game.”
8. What does the underlined word “retrieve” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Fetch. B. Move. C. Throw. D. Play.
9. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The locations of the people involved in the tests.
B. The memory tasks that dolphins need to perform.
C. The ability of dolphins to communicate with humans.
D. The dolphins’ characteristics related to their memory processing.
10. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Dolphins pass the tests as a result of training.
B. It is very likely that dolphins are affected by people during the tests.
C. Scientists will probably find episodic memory in all non-human animals.
D. The influence of dolphins’ familiarity with a location or a person is avoided.
11. Which would be the best title for the passage
A. Dolphins Are the Most Intelligent Animals
B. Dolphins May Remember Personal Experiences
C. Episodic Memory Is Important for Humans and Animals
D. A Scientific Method Is Used to Study Dolphins’ Memory
D
Many often find themselves considering jobs below their skill level in worsening employment markets. But it turns out that working in a job below your skill level harms your later chances of getting hired for a better-paying job more appropriate to your qualifications.
Sociologist David Pedulla at the University of Texas conducted a study to examine how jobs below a person’s skill level affect future employability. He tailored 2,420 applications and submitted them to 1,210 job listings posted in five major cities across the U.S. He varied the applications by gender, and also by employment status for the previous year. Then he used computer models to analyze and compare the results. The results show that applicants who were positioned as working below their skill level, regardless of gender had the lowest chances of getting called for a job interview.
These results should serve as a warning to anyone considering taking a job below their skill level. While it might pay the bills in the short term, it can significantly hammer one’s ability to return to the relevant skill level and pay grade at a later date.
Why might this be the case Pedulla conducted a follow-up study with 903 employers. He asked them about their ideas of applicants with each kind of employment history, and how likely they would be to recommend each kind of candidate to an interview. The results show that employers believe that men who are employed in positions below their skill level are less committed and less competent than men in other employment situations. Those surveyed also believed that women working below their skill level were less competent than others, but did not believe them to be less committed.
The results of studies suggest that work below skill level signals to employers men’s incompetence and a lack of commitment. This is a disturbing reminder that the sword of gender bias (偏見) does in fact cut both ways.
12. Why do many people choose jobs below their skill level
A. They fear bearing duties. B. They lack-self-confidence.
C. They face a tough economy. D. They pursue better-paying jobs.
13. How do the researchers carry out the first study
A. By conducting interviews. B. By researching examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By doing surveys.
14. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “hammer” in Paragraph 3
A. Ensure. B. Weaken. C. Test. D. Exercise.
15. What is the employers’ idea according to the follow-up study
A. Men are more likely to get promoted.
B. Women are more devoted and capable.
C. Women behave better in jobs below skill level.
D. Men show talents in work of the relevant level.
第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
根據(jù)短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項.
Nicholas Epley, a behavioural scientist, and I conducted a series of studies and concluded that kind acts as simple as buying a cup of coffee for someone can promote a person’s happiness. Everyday life affords many opportunities for such actions, yet people do not always catch them. ____16____
We firstly studied acts of kindness done for familiar people such as friends, classmates or family. ____17____ For instance, in one experiment, people wrote notes to friends and family “just because”. In another, they gave cupcakes away to workmates. Across these experiments, we asked both the person performing a kind act and the one receiving it to fill out questionnaires (問卷).
Across our studies, several strong patterns appeared. For one, both performers and receivers of the acts of kindness were in more positive moods than normal after these kind acts. ____18____ The receivers felt significantly better than the kind actors expected. The receivers also reliably rated these acts as “bigger” than the people performing them did.
____19____In one experiment, participants at an ice-skating rink (溜冰場) in a public park gave away hot chocolate to people they didn’t know on a cold winter day. Again, the experience was more positive than the performers expected for the receivers. Although the people giving out the hot chocolate saw the act as relatively small, it really mattered to the receivers.
These findings suggest that what might seem small when we are deciding whether or not to do something nice for someone else could matter a great deal to the person we do it for. These warm acts can improve our own emotional health and brighten the day of another person. ____20____
A. So why not choose kindness when we can
B. For another, it was clear that performers undervalued their impacts.
C. From one situation to the next, the specific acts of kindness differed.
D. We found that participants didn’t realize their positive impacts on strangers as well.
E. Our research also revealed one reason why people may not realize their actions’ impacts.
F. We compared the performers’ expectation of the receivers’ moods with their actual experiences.
G. It is because people performing kind acts undervalue how much receivers value their behaviour.
第三部分 語言運用(共三節(jié)，滿分30分)
第一節(jié) 完形填空(共15個小題：每小題1分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
My birth story was unusual. Born without my left hand, doctors informed my parents of this ____21____. However, limb (肢體) differences are not ____22____. My parents taught me to accept mine. They supported me in sports, theatre, and school, ensuring I led a ____23____ life.
As a child, I ____24____ quickly, learning to tie my shoes with one hand. But as I grew, the eagerness to fit in grew stronger. On my first day of high school, the ____25____ of my difference struck me like a ton of bricks. I recall boarding the bus and noticing one student staring at my left arm for an ____26____ long time. I felt a sudden ____27____ to hide my hand, so I quickly slipped it into my pocket.
For two decades, I kept it a secret, fearing the ____28____ of others. But at age 38, exhausted of ____29____, I met someone exceptional and invited them into my world. It was a crucial moment as I finally felt ready to _____30_____ myself. Their willingness to _____31_____ the unhiding journey with me was _____32_____ what I needed. For the very first time, I allowed someone to really hold my limb, observe it, take pictures of it, touch it, and most importantly, _____33_____ me.
Today, I no longer hide my left arm; I wear it with _____34_____. My story teaches me that _____35_____ are not weaknesses; but rather, the things that make us unique and beautiful.
21. A. advantage B. uniqueness C. innovation D. punishment
22. A. distinct B. distant C. uncommon D. unimportant
23. A. normal B. instant C. apparent D. constant
24. A. adopt B. adapt C. appeal D. approve
25. A. imagination B. impression C. expectation D. realization
26. A. unfairly B. unnoticeably C. unwillingly D. uncomfortably
27. A. security B. desire C. regret D. delight
28. A. criticism B. disapproval C. judgement D. commitment
29. A. hiding B. forecasting C. wandering D. reacting
30. A. defeat B. deny C. defend D. reveal
31. A. take up B. sum up C. break down D. go through
32. A. exactly B. barely C. rarely D. mostly
33. A. follow B. accept C. inquire D. oppose
34. A. pity B. pride C. puzzle D. wonder
35. A. fears B. tears C. differences D. prospects
第二節(jié) (共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當?shù)膯卧~或括號內單詞的正確形式。
Michael Wan, known for Cantonese dishes that are often called “the best in Europe”, has made waves with his innovative approach to traditional Chinese cuisine and exceptional management skills. His restaurant has obtained international ____36____ (recognize), echoing his reputation worldwide as a pioneer in the industry.
For over six decades this authentic Cantonese restaurant ____37____ (please) guests in its Blackpool location with ____38____ (delicate) crafted dishes that are consistently excellent.____39____ (serve) with traditional dishes, you’ll find everything ____40____ Yangzhou fried rice and pot-stickers to Szechuan chilli beef and barbecued spare ribs (肋排) on the menu. Pick your favourites, let the staff recommend the specialty dishes,____41____ just try a set meal.
What keeps diners coming back is the care and attention put into every aspect. The sustainably farmed lobsters (龍蝦), as well as other seafood,____42____ (source) locally from the waters near the Isle of Man, and the famous crispy duck is marinated (腌制) overnight ____43____ (achieve) the best flavour. In fact, this restaurant is the only place in the UK ____44____ still prepares this dish in-house using the traditional 3-day method _____45_____ (consist) of marination, roasting, and leaving to rest and air dry. No wonder his restaurant has become the destination for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic yet contemporary taste of China.
第三節(jié) 單詞拼寫(共5小題，每小題1分，滿分5分)
46. Later, I learnt that the most famous food in Shandong is pancake rolls s________ (塞滿) with sliced Chinese green onions. (根據(jù)中英文提示單詞拼寫)
47. The next morning, the two girls a_______(起身，出現(xiàn)) early to take the train to Lake Louise. (根據(jù)中英文提示填空)
48. G________ (抓) your fist with your other hand tightly, push up and into his stomach in one motion. (根據(jù)中英文提示單詞拼寫)
49. I _________ (有影響力的)painters such as Leonardo da Vinci built upon Giotto and Masaccio's innovations to produce some of the greatest art that Europe had ever seem. （根據(jù)中英文提示填空）
50. To prevent harmful habits like these from d_________(主宰) a teenager's life is essential. （根據(jù)中英文提示填空）
第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
第一節(jié) (滿分 15分 )
51. 假定你是李華，在英國一所中學做交換生。你在該校舉辦的“Showcase the Cultural Charm of Your Nation”藝術創(chuàng)作大賽上獲得了一等獎。請你寫一篇獲獎感言，內容包括：1. 介紹你的作品；2. 自己的感想。
注意：1. 寫作詞數(shù)應為80個左右；2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Dear teachers and friends,
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第二節(jié) (滿分 25分 )
52. 閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
My brother Jack was so smart that he earned a full scholarship to Harvard. I often wished he wasn’t so perfect because it made me feel like I had to work twice as hard just to prove myself to others. On one hand, his success was a challenge that I enjoyed, but on the other hand, it was an immense pressure that I struggled to cope with.
To balance his record in high school, I felt like I was constantly running on a treadmill (跑步機), dedicating every moment to a non-stop race. There was no room for relaxation as I pursued that perfect record. My life seemed to be compressed into a series of endless tasks and deadlines.
“I needed an A,” I repeated to myself before the biology test, so that I would maintain my perfect record and secure a place on the honor roll. I studied till the last minute of lunch and rushed to class. I felt a sense of confidence as I glanced over the first page of the test, quickly filling in the answers with a smile. However, as I turned to the last page, my mind went blank. Time ticked by, and soon, the classroom began to empty as students finished their tests and left, except me. “Lara, class ended. I need you to hand in your test,” Mrs. Phloem said, stretching out her hand. Reluctantly, I handed her the test paper.
The next day, I received my test back. I stared dumbfounded at the red mark: 76. Not even a B. minus, my mind screamed. Just average. It’s over. No perfect record. I felt an unprecedented (前所未有的) sense of frustration and disappointment. After school, I dragged my heavy feet back home. When I pushed open the door, Jack was sitting on the couch, reading. Seeing his leisurely state, I cried, hard to contain the jealousy and sadness in my heart. Jack immediately noticed the depression on my face. He asked with concern, “What’s wrong, Lara ” Blinded by frustration mixed with a touch of jealousy, I shouted at him “How I wish you were not so perfect!”
注意：
1．續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應為150個左右；
2．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Paragraph 1: With a hint of hurt and surprise in his eyes, Jack gently approached me.
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Paragraph 2: His words were like a warm breeze, blowing my depression away and changing my mindset.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________高二年級上學期期末考試模擬試題
第一部分 聽力（共兩節(jié)，滿分30分）
做題時，先將答案標在試卷上。錄音內容結束后，你將有兩分鐘的時間將試卷上的答案轉涂到答題卡上。
第一節(jié)
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. When will the woman probably go to the mall
A. This Friday. B. This Saturday. C. This Sunday.
2. What impressed the man about last night’s concert
A. The light show. B. The guitar performance. C. The lead singer’s voice.
3. Why is the woman happy
A. She passed her driving test.
B. She made a wonderful dinner.
C. She completed a presentation.
4. What is probably the man
A. A coach. B. A doctor. C. An athlete.
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. Things they are good at.
B. Interests they want to develop.
C. Ways to help them stay active.
第二節(jié)
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 was the man’s first stop during his trip
A. Suzhou. B. Huzhou. C. Zhangjiajie.
7. What interests the woman about Anji white tea
A. Its health benefits. B. Its color change. C. Its flavor.
聽第7段材料，回答第8至10題。
8. Where is the man
A. In the kitchen. B. In the bathroom. C. In the bedroom.
9. What did the woman do first after getting home
A. She did the laundry. B. She took a shower. C. She made a call.
10. How does the woman feel in the end
A. Disappointed. B. Relieved. C. Confused.
聽第8段材料，回答第11至13題。
11. Who did the woman usually watch Friends with
A. Her roommates. B. Her mother. C. Her sister.
12. Which aspect of The Crown does the woman find appealing
A. The insights into royal life.
B. The complex characters.
C. The awkward humor.
13. What does the man think of The Office
A. Touching. B. Entertaining. C. Boring.
聽第9段材料，回答第14至16題。
14. What does Tina say about students starting their own businesses
A. It ensures that they learn more valuable skills.
B. It promotes the economic development of the country.
C. It develops their character and encourages their creativity.
15. How did Jessica support her argument
A. By introducing successful college entrepreneurs.
B. By highlighting the high failure rate of startups.
C. By listing the advantages of having a stable job.
16. Who talked about the financial burden of starting a business
A. Ethan. B. Dylan. C. Tom.
聽第10段材料，回答第17至20題。
17. At what age did Tillman take her first college class
A. 10. B. 17. C. 18.
18. What did Tillman study in the College of Lake County
A. Math. B. Engineering. C. Psychology.
19. Where did Tillman earn her Master of Science degree
A. In Arizona. B. In Maine. C. In New York State.
20. What is Tillman’s next plan
A. Pursuing another doctorate.
B. Getting a job at a school.
C. Expanding her organization.
第二部分 閱讀（共兩節(jié)，滿分50分）
第一節(jié)（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
Often, there is a false idea that one must be “in-the-know” to truly appreciate artworks. However, fine art opens the door to everyone. Learning how to look at and understand artworks requires us to take the time to view, identify and think.
Look at the Art
As the first step, it’s necessary to take a moment to identify the artwork’s general features:
● Is it a painting, sculpture or craftwork
● Does it appear chaotic (混亂的) or organized
● Are the colors bright or soft
Identify the Art and Artist
Knowing when or how the artwork was made and learning something about the artist can reveal more context. We all know the famous painting Guernica is a masterpiece created by Picasso in 1937. However, if we can find out Picasso composed the painting to reflect a bombing during the Spanish Civil War, we’ll know more about its anti-war meaning.
Even if the historical context of an artwork is not obvious, knowing the year of its creation offers more context.
Think About the Meaning
Use what you observed in the first two steps to think about meanings the artwork could have.
Consider what the title, the subjects, or the symbols meant to the artist when he or she created the artwork. What do the colors say about the artist, and how do they apply to the subjects in the art For example, the owls in Lebo’s works represent wisdom, but why are they so brightly colored
In addition, ask how the art makes you feel. Many artists have specific meanings behind their art, but also encourage viewers to come up with their own explanations. Still, every explanation is not automatically correct, which is why the techniques described above are helpful in finding clues.
The next time you’re admiring a work of art, keep these techniques in mind, and its meaning may unfold before your eyes.
1. What is the first step when viewing art
A. Doing some research on the artist. B. Being “in-the-know” about the work
C. Identifying the work’s general features D. Knowing the year of an artwork’s creation
2. When thinking about the meaning of an artwork, you should ________.
A. explain it freely B. choose a title for it
C. describe it to the viewers D. ask how it makes you feel
3. The passage is probably written for ________.
A. museum staff B. gallery visitors
C. professional artists D. exhibition organizers
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【導語】這是一篇應用文。文章主要說明了一些欣賞藝術品的步驟和方法。
【1題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)第二段“As the first step, it’s necessary to take a moment to identify the artwork’s general features(作為第一步，有必要花點時間來確定美術作品的一般特征)”可知，看藝術品的第一步是確定作品的一般特征。故選C。
【2題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)倒數(shù)第二段“In addition, ask how the art makes you feel.(此外，詢問美術作品給你的感覺如何)”可知，在思考一件藝術品的意義時，你應該問問它給你帶來了什么感覺。故選D。
【3題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段“Often, there is a false idea that one must be “in-the-know” to truly appreciate artworks. However, fine art opens the door to everyone. Learning how to look at and understand artworks requires us to take the time to view, identify and think.(通常，有一種錯誤的想法，認為一個人必須“懂行”才能真正欣賞藝術品。然而，美術向每個人敞開了大門。學習如何看待和理解藝術作品需要我們花時間去觀看、識別和思考)”以及最后一段“The next time you’re admiring a work of art, keep these techniques in mind, and its meaning may unfold before your eyes.(下次當你欣賞一件藝術品時，記住這些技巧，它的意義就會在你眼前展現(xiàn)出來)”結合文章主要說明了一些欣賞藝術品的步驟和方法。可推知，這篇文章可能是為參觀畫廊的人寫的。故選B。
B
Coined as “deliveryman by day, poet by night,” 55-year-old Wang Jibing earns a living as a delivery person in Jiangsu Province. He started writing poems online in the 2000s, and later expanded to different social media platforms. He also came under the spotlight as his name was on the 2023 list of new members for the Chinese Writers Association, igniting (點燃) praise and discussions among Chinese netizens.
Dropping out of secondary school, Wang tried various jobs to make a living, such as a construction worker and working on sand mining boats, as well as a garbage collector. Now as a husband and a father of three children, the financial burden on his shoulder has become heavier and his work schedule has gotten even busier. Yet it has never stopped him from reading and writing routinely all his life. His passion for poetry has driven him to write over 4, 000 poems.
His poem titled “People in a Hurry” gathered more than 13 million views within a week. Wang gained inspiration for the poem from an unpleasant food delivery experience in 2019. Because the customer made a mistake with the address, he had to rush several times to get the food delivered on time. It led to delays with other orders, as well as punishments and a decrease in his earnings for the delivery. The government later took action to tackle this type of situation, demanding delivery firms better protect delivery person’s rights.
The subjects of Wang’s poems cover a wide range, including his memories of his family and hometown, and his observations of society and life while working as a laborer in different cities. During an interview with the media, Wang noted that delivering food allows him to interact with more people and experience more things. The job has also sparked a deeper understanding and empathy for others. Writing poetry helps him feel comfortable and find peace of mind.
4. How is Wang’s daily life now
A. He enjoys the popularity of his poetry.
B. He writes at night to let go his displeasure.
C. He balances his responsibilities and his dream.
D. He struggles in speaking up for ordinary people.
5. What can we infer from Wang’s 2019 experience and its result
A. Ordinary people can achieve a good living.
B. Ordinary people’s voice is heard by the society.
C. Ordinary people’s idea can be artfully expressed.
D. Ordinary people are eager to have a spiritual homeland.
6. Why do so many people read Wang’s poems
A. His poems help people get more information.
B. His poems care about the unfairness in the society.
C. His poems are filled with memories of his family and hometown.
D. His poems are rooted in everyday life of ordinary people.
7. Which word can better describe Wang’s story
A. Inspiring. B. Surprising. C. Interesting. D. Concerning.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【導語】這是一篇記敘文。文章講述了一名江蘇省的快遞員王計兵從2000年開始在不同的網(wǎng)絡平臺寫詩，終于在2023年出現(xiàn)在中國作家協(xié)會新會員的名單上，引起了中國網(wǎng)民的贊揚和討論。
【4題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段“Now as a husband and a father of three children, the financial burden on his shoulder has become heavier and his work schedule has gotten even busier. Yet it has never stopped him from reading and writing routinely all his life. His passion for poetry has driven him to write over 4, 000 poems.”（現(xiàn)在作為一個丈夫和三個孩子的父親，他肩上的經濟負擔變得更重了，他的工作日程也變得更忙了。然而，這從未阻止過他一生的日常閱讀和寫作。他對詩歌的熱情驅使他寫了4000多首詩。）可知，他在養(yǎng)家的過程中依舊寫了許多詩，可得出他平衡了自己的責任和夢想。故選C項。
【5題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第三段“His poem titled “People in a Hurry” gathered more than 13 million views within a week. Wang gained inspiration for the poem from an unpleasant food delivery experience in 2019. (他的詩《匆匆忙忙的人》在一周內獲得了超過1300萬的瀏覽量。王吉兵從2019年一次不愉快的送餐經歷中獲得了這首詩的靈感。)”和“The government later took action to tackle this type of situation, demanding delivery firms better protect delivery person’s rights.”（政府后來采取措施解決這類情況，要求快遞公司更好地保護快遞員的權利。）可知，從2019年的不愉快的送餐經歷中王計兵獲得了寫詩靈感及該詩反映的送餐員困境的現(xiàn)象引起了政府的措施可以看出，普通人的聲音可以被社會聽到。故選B項。
【6題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第四段“The subjects of Wang’s poems cover a wide range, including his memories of his family and hometown, and his observations of society and life while working as a laborer in different cities. ”（王計兵的詩歌題材廣泛，包括他對家庭和家鄉(xiāng)的回憶，以及他在不同城市打工時對社會和生活的觀察。）可推知，許多人讀王計兵的詩，是因為他的詩植根于普通人的日常生活。故選D項。
【7題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第一段“Coined as “deliveryman by day, poet by night,” 55-year-old Wang Jibing earns a living as a delivery person in Jiangsu Province. He started writing poems online in the 2000s, and later expanded to different social media platforms. He also came under the spotlight as his name was on the 2023 list of new members for the Chinese Writers Association, igniting (點燃) praise and discussions among Chinese netizens.”（55歲的王計兵在江蘇省以送貨為生，被譽為“白天送貨，晚上詩人”。2000年，他開始在網(wǎng)上寫詩，后來擴展到不同的社交媒體平臺。由于他的名字出現(xiàn)在2023年中國作協(xié)新成員名單上，他也受到了關注，引發(fā)了中國網(wǎng)民的贊揚和討論。）可知，王計兵的故事鼓舞人心。故選A項。
C
Episodic memory (情景記憶) allows humans to revisit past personal experiences in their minds, and it was once thought to be a special skill of humans. Although there are still arguments about the extent of this type of memory in non-human animals, scientists have proved that creatures like rats and dogs can pass tests that are developed to assess episodic memory over the past two decades. “Curiously, there is a lack of research investigating dolphins’ episodic memory,” University of Cambridge cognitive (認知的) scientist James Davies says. Therefore, this surprising fact encourages him to fill this gap.
The team used “where” and “who” questions in their research, each on a different test. Each dolphin was first trained to retrieve a ball from the water, and then trained to get a ball by approaching a person holding it in front of them while ignoring an empty-handed person standing at a different spot. During this training, the locations were randomized (使隨機化) and the person holding the ball differed each time, so that those details were irrelevant to learning the retrieving behavior. Then, for the tests, the dolphins were asked to retrieve the ball as they had learned to do, but after 10 minutes, something changed-this time, the ball couldn’t be seen, as it was now behind one of the two people’s backs. In the “where” tests, the ball was hidden in the same spot as in the training, but both people had been changed, while in the “who” tests, the locations of the people changed but the ball remained with the person who’d had it previously.
Eight dolphins went through each of the two tests, separated by at least 48 hours. All the dolphins got it right in choosing the correct spot on the “where” experiments, and seven achieved success on the “who” experiments.
Kelly Jaakkola, a psychologist, says that based on their cognitive skills, dolphins are a good candidate for having episodic-like memory, and this study goes really far in showing that. She also says, “The more we look for such capabilities in non-human animals, the more species we’ll likely find them in.” She adds, “An exciting question is therefore ‘Where do we draw that line Which animals do have it, which animals don’t, and what sort of cognitive or neurological or social characteristics do those animals share ’ That’s going to be the fun part of the game.”
8. What does the underlined word “retrieve” in Paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Fetch. B. Move. C. Throw. D. Play.
9. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The locations of the people involved in the tests.
B. The memory tasks that dolphins need to perform.
C. The ability of dolphins to communicate with humans.
D. The dolphins’ characteristics related to their memory processing.
10. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Dolphins pass the tests as a result of training.
B. It is very likely that dolphins are affected by people during the tests.
C. Scientists will probably find episodic memory in all non-human animals.
D. The influence of dolphins’ familiarity with a location or a person is avoided.
11. Which would be the best title for the passage
A. Dolphins Are the Most Intelligent Animals
B. Dolphins May Remember Personal Experiences
C. Episodic Memory Is Important for Humans and Animals
D. A Scientific Method Is Used to Study Dolphins’ Memory
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【導語】本文是說明文。文章主要介紹了研究表明，海豚可能擁有情景記憶。
【8題詳解】
詞句猜測題。根據(jù)第二段中根據(jù)劃線單詞上文“The team used “where” and “who” questions in their research, each on a different test.(研究小組在他們的研究中使用了“在哪里”和“誰”兩個問題，每個問題都在不同的測試中使用。)”和劃線單詞所在句子“Each dolphin was first trained to retrieve a ball from the water, and then trained to get a ball by approaching a person holding it in front of them while ignoring an empty-handed person standing at a different spot. (每只海豚首先被訓練從水中retrieve一個球，然后被訓練通過接近一個拿著球的人而忽略站在不同位置的一個空手的人來獲得一個球。)”可知，實驗測試海豚的情景記憶，即識別“哪里”和“誰”的概念。由此可推知，retrieve與下文get意思相近，即每只海豚首先被訓練從水中獲取一個球，然后被訓練通過接近一個拿著球的人而忽略站在不同位置的一個空手的人來獲得一個球。故retrieve與A項“Fecth(獲取)”意思一樣，故選A。
【9題詳解】
主旨大意題。根據(jù)第二段中“During this training, the locations were randomized(使隨機化) and the person holding the ball differed each time, so that those details were irrelevant to learning the retrieving behavior. Then, for the tests, the dolphins were asked to retrieve the ball as they had learned to do, but after 10 minutes, something changed-this time, the ball couldn’t be seen, as it was now behind one of the two people’s backs. In the “where” tests, the ball was hidden in the same spot as in the training, but both people had been changed, while in the “who” tests, the locations of the people changed but the ball remained with the person who’d had it previously.(在這次訓練中，地點是隨機的，每次拿球的人都不一樣，所以這些細節(jié)與學習取球行為無關。然后，在測試中，海豚被要求像它們學會的那樣去撿球，但是10分鐘后，情況發(fā)生了變化——這一次，球看不見了，因為它現(xiàn)在在兩個人中的一個人的背后。在“哪里”測試中，球藏在與訓練中相同的位置，但是兩個人都被改變了，而在“誰”測試中，人的位置改變了，但是球仍然在之前擁有它的人手中。)”可知，第二段主要介紹了海豚需要完成的記憶任務。故選B。
【10題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)第二段中“In the “where” tests, the ball was hidden in the same spot as in the training, but both people had been changed, while in the “who” tests, the locations of the people changed but the ball remained with the person who’d had it previously.(在“哪里”測試中，球藏在與訓練中相同的位置，但是兩個人都被改變了，而在“誰”測試中，人的位置改變了，但是球仍然在之前擁有它的人手中。)”可推知，實驗中避開了海豚熟悉某個地點或某個人的影響，故選D。
【11題詳解】
主旨大意題。通讀全文，尤其是最后一段中“Kelly Jaakkola, a psychologist, says that based on their cognitive skills, dolphins are a good candidate for having episodic-like memory, and this study goes really far in showing that. (心理學家Kelly Jaakkola說，基于它們的認知能力，海豚是擁有情節(jié)性記憶的很好的候選者，而這項研究表明了這一點。)”可知，文章主要介紹了研究表明，海豚可能擁有情景記憶，B項“海豚可能記得個人經歷”適合作文章標題，故選B。
D
Many often find themselves considering jobs below their skill level in worsening employment markets. But it turns out that working in a job below your skill level harms your later chances of getting hired for a better-paying job more appropriate to your qualifications.
Sociologist David Pedulla at the University of Texas conducted a study to examine how jobs below a person’s skill level affect future employability. He tailored 2,420 applications and submitted them to 1,210 job listings posted in five major cities across the U.S. He varied the applications by gender, and also by employment status for the previous year. Then he used computer models to analyze and compare the results. The results show that applicants who were positioned as working below their skill level, regardless of gender had the lowest chances of getting called for a job interview.
These results should serve as a warning to anyone considering taking a job below their skill level. While it might pay the bills in the short term, it can significantly hammer one’s ability to return to the relevant skill level and pay grade at a later date.
Why might this be the case Pedulla conducted a follow-up study with 903 employers. He asked them about their ideas of applicants with each kind of employment history, and how likely they would be to recommend each kind of candidate to an interview. The results show that employers believe that men who are employed in positions below their skill level are less committed and less competent than men in other employment situations. Those surveyed also believed that women working below their skill level were less competent than others, but did not believe them to be less committed.
The results of studies suggest that work below skill level signals to employers men’s incompetence and a lack of commitment. This is a disturbing reminder that the sword of gender bias (偏見) does in fact cut both ways.
12. Why do many people choose jobs below their skill level
A. They fear bearing duties. B. They lack-self-confidence.
C. They face a tough economy. D. They pursue better-paying jobs.
13. How do the researchers carry out the first study
A. By conducting interviews. B. By researching examples.
C. By making comparisons. D. By doing surveys.
14. Which of the following can best replace the underlined word “hammer” in Paragraph 3
A. Ensure. B. Weaken. C. Test. D. Exercise.
15. What is the employers’ idea according to the follow-up study
A. Men are more likely to get promoted.
B. Women are more devoted and capable.
C. Women behave better in jobs below skill level.
D. Men show talents in work of the relevant level.
【答案】12. C 13. C 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【導語】本文為一篇說明文。研究表明在一份低于你技能水平的工作中工作，會損害你以后找到一份更適合你資歷的高薪工作的機會。
【12題詳解】
細節(jié)理解題。根據(jù)文章第一段“Many often find themselves considering jobs below their skill level in worsening employment markets.(在不斷惡化的就業(yè)市場中，許多人經常發(fā)現(xiàn)自己在考慮低于自己技能水平的工作)”可知，許多人考慮低于自己技能水平的工作是由于他們面臨著嚴峻的經濟形勢。故選C項。
【13題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章第二段“Sociologist David Pedulla at the University of Texas conducted a study to examine how jobs below a person’s skill level affect future employability. He tailored 2,420 applications and submitted them to 1,210 job listings posted in five major cities across the U.S. He varied the applications by gender, and also by employment status for the previous year. Then he used computer models to analyze and compare the results.(德克薩斯大學的社會學家David Pedulla進行了一項研究，研究低于個人技能水平的工作如何影響未來的就業(yè)能力。他定制了2420份申請，并將它們提交給了美國五大城市發(fā)布的1210個職位列表。他根據(jù)性別和前一年的就業(yè)狀況對申請進行了調整。然后他使用計算機模型來分析和比較結果)”可知，研究人員通過做比較的方法來進行第一項研究。故選C項。
【14題詳解】
詞義猜測題。根據(jù)劃線詞前句“These results should serve as a warning to anyone considering taking a job below their skill level. While it might pay the bills in the short term, (這些結果應該給那些考慮接受低于自己技能水平的工作的人敲響警鐘。雖然它可能在短期內支付賬單)”及后文“one’s ability to return to the relevant skill level and pay grade at a later date(一個人日后恢復到有關技能水平和薪酬等級的能力)”以及表示轉折的while可知，考慮接受低于自己技能水平的工作雖然可以掙到錢，但會減弱一個人日后恢復到有關技能水平和薪酬等級的能力。由此猜測hammer意為“減弱，削弱”，與weaken意思相近。故選B項。
【15題詳解】
推理判斷題。根據(jù)文章倒數(shù)第二段“The results show that employers believe that men who are employed in positions below their skill level are less committed and less competent than men in other employment situations. Those surveyed also believed that women working below their skill level were less competent than others, but did not believe them to be less committed.(結果表明，雇主認為，在低于他們技能水平的崗位上工作的男性比在其他就業(yè)情況下工作的男性更不敬業(yè)，更不稱職。接受調查的人還認為，從事低于自己技能水平工作的女性不如其他女性能干，但并不認為她們不夠投入)”可推知，雇主的想法是女性在技能水平以下的工作中比男性表現(xiàn)更好。故選C項。
第二節(jié)（共5小題；每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）
根據(jù)短文內容，從短文后的選項中選出能填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項.
Nicholas Epley, a behavioural scientist, and I conducted a series of studies and concluded that kind acts as simple as buying a cup of coffee for someone can promote a person’s happiness. Everyday life affords many opportunities for such actions, yet people do not always catch them. ____16____
We firstly studied acts of kindness done for familiar people such as friends, classmates or family. ____17____ For instance, in one experiment, people wrote notes to friends and family “just because”. In another, they gave cupcakes away to workmates. Across these experiments, we asked both the person performing a kind act and the one receiving it to fill out questionnaires (問卷).
Across our studies, several strong patterns appeared. For one, both performers and receivers of the acts of kindness were in more positive moods than normal after these kind acts. ____18____ The receivers felt significantly better than the kind actors expected. The receivers also reliably rated these acts as “bigger” than the people performing them did.
____19____In one experiment, participants at an ice-skating rink (溜冰場) in a public park gave away hot chocolate to people they didn’t know on a cold winter day. Again, the experience was more positive than the performers expected for the receivers. Although the people giving out the hot chocolate saw the act as relatively small, it really mattered to the receivers.
These findings suggest that what might seem small when we are deciding whether or not to do something nice for someone else could matter a great deal to the person we do it for. These warm acts can improve our own emotional health and brighten the day of another person. ____20____
A. So why not choose kindness when we can
B. For another, it was clear that performers undervalued their impacts.
C. From one situation to the next, the specific acts of kindness differed.
D We found that participants didn’t realize their positive impacts on strangers as well.
E. Our research also revealed one reason why people may not realize their actions’ impacts.
F. We compared the performers’ expectation of the receivers’ moods with their actual experiences.
G. It is because people performing kind acts undervalue how much receivers value their behaviour.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. B 19. D 20. A
【解析】
【導語】本文是說明文。文章主要介紹了行為科學家尼古拉斯·埃普利（Nicholas Epley）和作者進行了一系列研究，得出的結論是，友善的行為就像為某人買一杯咖啡一樣簡單，可以提升一個人的幸福感。
【16題詳解】
上文“Nicholas Epley, a behavioural scientist, and I conducted a series of studies and concluded that kind acts as simple as buying a cup of coffee for someone can promote a person’s happiness. Everyday life affords many opportunities for such actions, yet people do not always catch them. (行為科學家尼古拉斯·埃普利（Nicholas Epley）和我進行了一系列研究，得出的結論是，友善的行為就像為某人買一杯咖啡一樣簡單，可以提升一個人的幸福感。日常生活為這種行為提供了許多機會，然而人們并不總是能抓住它們。)”指出友善的行為可以提升一個人的幸福感，但是人們在日常生活中并不總是能抓住機會表現(xiàn)出友善，空處承接上文，指出起原因，G項“這是因為表現(xiàn)善良的人低估了接受者對他們行為的重視程度。”符合，故選G。
【17題詳解】
根據(jù)下文“For instance, in one experiment, people wrote notes to friends and family “just because”. In another, they gave cupcakes away to workmates.(例如，在一個實驗中，人們給朋友和家人寫便條“僅僅是因為”。在另一個實驗中，他們把紙杯蛋糕送給同事。)”可知，實驗過程中，不同的情況善行是不同的，C項“從一個情況到下一個情況，具體的善行不同。”符合，引起下文，故選C。
【18題詳解】
根據(jù)上文“Across our studies, several strong patterns appeared. For one, both performers and receivers of the acts of kindness were in more positive moods than normal after these kind acts.(在我們的研究中，出現(xiàn)了幾種強烈的模式。一方面，善意行為的表現(xiàn)者和接受者在這些善意行為之后都比正常情緒更加積極。)”中的For one可知，此處介紹了強烈模式中的一方面，空處應該是介紹另一方面，B項“另一方面，很明顯表演者低估了他們的影響力。”符合，F(xiàn)or one和For another相呼應，故選B。
【19題詳解】
下文“In one experiment, participants at an ice-skating rink (溜冰場) in a public park gave away hot chocolate to people they didn’t know on a cold winter day. Again, the experience was more positive than the performers expected for the receivers. Although the people giving out the hot chocolate saw the act as relatively small, it really mattered to the receivers.(在一個實驗中，參與者在一個公園的溜冰場里，在一個寒冷的冬天給陌生人送熱巧克力。再次，這種體驗比執(zhí)行者對接收者的期望更積極。雖然分發(fā)熱巧克力的人認為這種行為相對較小，但是對于接受者來說卻很重要。)”介紹實驗發(fā)現(xiàn)參與者沒有意識到他們對陌生人的積極影響，D項“我們發(fā)現(xiàn)參與者也沒有意識到他們對陌生人的積極影響。”符合，故選D。
【20題詳解】
上文“These findings suggest that what might seem small when we are deciding whether or not to do something nice for someone else could matter a great deal to the person we do it for, These warm acts can improve our own emotional health and brighten the day of another person. (這些發(fā)現(xiàn)表明，當我們決定是否為別人做一件好事時，那些看起來微不足道的事情對于我們?yōu)橹鍪碌娜藖碚f可能意義重大。這些溫暖的行為可以改善我們自己的情緒健康，并照亮別人的一天。)”對文章進行了總結，指出了善行的重要意義，A項“所以為什么不在可以的時候選擇善良呢？”承接上文，呼應我們要善行，故選A。
第三部分 語言運用(共三節(jié)，滿分30分)
第一節(jié) 完形填空(共15個小題：每小題1分，滿分15分)
閱讀下面短文，從短文后各題所給的A、B、C和D四個選項中，選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項，并在答題卡上將該項涂黑。
My birth story was unusual. Born without my left hand, doctors informed my parents of this ____21____. However, limb (肢體) differences are not ____22____. My parents taught me to accept mine. They supported me in sports, theatre, and school, ensuring I led a ____23____ life.
As a child, I ____24____ quickly, learning to tie my shoes with one hand. But as I grew, the eagerness to fit in grew stronger. On my first day of high school, the ____25____ of my difference struck me like a ton of bricks. I recall boarding the bus and noticing one student staring at my left arm for an ____26____ long time. I felt a sudden ____27____ to hide my hand, so I quickly slipped it into my pocket.
For two decades, I kept it a secret, fearing the ____28____ of others. But at age 38, exhausted of ____29____, I met someone exceptional and invited them into my world. It was a crucial moment as I finally felt ready to _____30_____ myself. Their willingness to _____31_____ the unhiding journey with me was _____32_____ what I needed. For the very first time, I allowed someone to really hold my limb, observe it, take pictures of it, touch it, and most importantly, _____33_____ me.
Today, I no longer hide my left arm; I wear it with _____34_____. My story teaches me that _____35_____ are not weaknesses; but rather, the things that make us unique and beautiful.
21. A. advantage B. uniqueness C. innovation D. punishment
22. A. distinct B. distant C. uncommon D. unimportant
23. A. normal B. instant C. apparent D. constant
24. A. adopt B. adapt C. appeal D. approve
25. A. imagination B. impression C. expectation D. realization
26. A. unfairly B. unnoticeably C. unwillingly D. uncomfortably
27 A. security B. desire C. regret D. delight
28. A. criticism B. disapproval C. judgement D. commitment
29. A. hiding B. forecasting C. wandering D. reacting
30. A. defeat B. deny C. defend D. reveal
31. A. take up B. sum up C. break down D. go through
32. A. exactly B. barely C. rarely D. mostly
33. A. follow B. accept C. inquire D. oppose
34. A. pity B. pride C. puzzle D. wonder
35. A. fears B. tears C. differences D. prospects
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【導語】本文是一篇記敘文。講述了作者因天生缺少左手而有著與眾不同的人生經歷。
【21題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：我出生時沒有左手，醫(yī)生告訴我的父母這種獨特性。A. advantage優(yōu)勢；B. uniqueness獨特性；C. innovation創(chuàng)新；D. punishment懲罰。根據(jù)上文“Born without my left hand”可知，出生時沒有左手，這是一種獨特的情況，醫(yī)生告知父母這種獨特性，故選B項。
【22題詳解】
考查形容詞詞義辨析。句意：然而，肢體差異并不少見。A. distinct獨特的；B. distant遙遠的；C. uncommon不常見的；D. unimportant不重要的。根據(jù)上文“Born without my left hand”可知，這里說雖然自己有肢體差異，但這種情況并非罕見，故選C項。
【23題詳解】
考查形容詞詞義辨析。句意：他們在體育、戲劇和學校支持我，確保我過上正常的生活。A. normal正常的；B. instant即時的；C. apparent明顯的；D. constant恒定的。根據(jù)上文“They supported me in sports, theatre, and school, ensuring I led a”可知，父母支持作者參與各種活動，確保作者能過上正常的生活，故選A項。
【24題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：小時候，我適應得很快，學會了用一只手系鞋帶。A. adopt采納；B. adapt適應；C. appeal呼吁；D. approve贊成。根據(jù)下文“l(fā)earning to tie my shoes with one hand.”可知，作者適應的很快，故選B項。
【25題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：在我上高中的第一天，我意識到自己的差異就像一噸磚頭一樣擊中了我。A. imagination想象力；B. impression印象；C. expectation期望；D. realization意識到。根據(jù)下文“my difference struck me like a ton of bricks”可知，作者意識到了自己的差異，故選D項。
【26題詳解】
考查副詞詞義辨析。句意：我記得上車時，注意到一個學生盯著我的左臂看了很久，讓我很不舒服。A. unfairly不公平；B. unnoticeably不明顯；C. unwillingly不情愿；D. uncomfortably不舒服。根據(jù)上文“one student staring at my left arm”可知，有人盯著作者的左臂看了很久，讓作者不舒服。故選D項。
【27題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：我突然感到一種想要隱藏我的手的愿望，所以我趕緊把它塞進了我的口袋。A. security安全感；B. desire愿望；C. regret遺憾；D. delight高興。根據(jù)下文“to hide my hand, so I quickly slipped it into my pocket”可知，作者被人盯著看左臂，有想要把手隱藏起來的愿望，故選B項。
28題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：二十年來，我一直保守著這個秘密，害怕別人的評判。A. criticism批評；B. disapproval不贊成；C. judgement評判；D. commitment承諾。根據(jù)上文“For two decades, I kept it a secret, fearing the”可知，作者一致保守秘密是怕別人的評判，故選C項。
【29題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：但在38歲時，我厭倦了躲藏，遇到了一個特別的人，并邀請他們進入我的世界。A. hiding隱藏；B. forecasting預測；C. wandering徘徊；D. reacting反應。根據(jù)上文“to hide my hand, so I quickly slipped it into my pocket”及“I kept it a secret”可知，作者厭倦了一直藏起自己的肢體差異這件事，故選A項。
【30題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：這是一個關鍵時刻，因為我終于準備好展示自己了。A. defeat擊敗；B. deny否認；C. defend防衛(wèi)；D. reveal展示，揭示。根據(jù)上文“I met someone exceptional and invited them into my world”及“It was a crucial moment as I finally felt ready to”以及下文“unhiding journey”可知，作者覺得準備好展示自己了，故選D項。
【31題詳解】
考查動詞短語詞義辨析。句意：他們愿意和我一起經歷揭開謎團的旅程，這正好是我所需要的。A. take up拿起；B. sum up總結；C. break down分解；D. go through經歷，度過。根據(jù)下文“the unhiding journey with me”可知，此處是指一起經歷這個不再隱藏的旅程，故選D項。
【32題詳解】
考查副詞詞義辨析。句意：他們愿意和我一起經歷揭開謎團的旅程，這正好是我所需要的。A. exactly正好；B. barely勉強；C. rarely很少；D. mostly大部分。根據(jù)下文“what I needed”可知，正好需要有人可以和作者一起經歷揭開謎團的旅程，故選A項。
【33題詳解】
考查動詞詞義辨析。句意：這是我第一次允許別人真正握住我的肢體，觀察它，拍下它的照片，觸摸它，最重要的是，接受我。A. follow跟隨；B. accept接受；C. inquire詢問；D. oppose反對。根據(jù)上文“I allowed someone to really hold my limb, observe it, take pictures of it, touch it,”可知，作者是想讓別人真正了解自己的肢體差異后能接受自己，故選B項。
【34題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：今天，我不再隱藏我的左臂；而是自豪地展示它。A. pity憐憫；B. pride驕傲；C. puzzle困惑；D. wonder奇跡。根據(jù)上文“I no longer hide my left arm; I wear it with”可知，作者不再隱藏左臂，而是自豪地展示它，故選B項。
【35題詳解】
考查名詞詞義辨析。句意：我的故事告訴我，差異不是弱點；而是使我們獨特和美麗的事物。A. fears恐懼；B. tears眼淚；C. differences差異；D. prospects前景。根據(jù)上文“l(fā)imb (肢體) differences”及下文“are not weaknesses; but rather, the things that make us unique and beautiful.”可知，此處是差異不是弱點，故選C項。
第二節(jié) (共10小題；每小題1分，滿分10分)
閱讀下面短文，在空白處填入1個適當單詞或括號內單詞的正確形式。
Michael Wan, known for Cantonese dishes that are often called “the best in Europe”, has made waves with his innovative approach to traditional Chinese cuisine and exceptional management skills. His restaurant has obtained international ____36____ (recognize), echoing his reputation worldwide as a pioneer in the industry.
For over six decades, this authentic Cantonese restaurant ____37____ (please) guests in its Blackpool location with ____38____ (delicate) crafted dishes that are consistently excellent.____39____ (serve) with traditional dishes, you’ll find everything ____40____ Yangzhou fried rice and pot-stickers to Szechuan chilli beef and barbecued spare ribs (肋排) on the menu. Pick your favourites, let the staff recommend the specialty dishes,____41____ just try a set meal.
What keeps diners coming back is the care and attention put into every aspect. The sustainably farmed lobsters (龍蝦), as well as other seafood,____42____ (source) locally from the waters near the Isle of Man, and the famous crispy duck is marinated (腌制) overnight ____43____ (achieve) the best flavour. In fact, this restaurant is the only place in the UK ____44____ still prepares this dish in-house using the traditional 3-day method _____45_____ (consist) of marination, roasting, and leaving to rest and air dry. No wonder his restaurant has become the destination for food enthusiasts seeking an authentic yet contemporary taste of China.
【答案】36. recognition
37. has pleased##has been pleasing
38. delicately
39. Served 40. from
41. or 42. are sourced
43. to achieve
44. that 45. consisting
【解析】
【導語】這是一篇說明文。文章主要介紹了以常被稱為“歐洲第一”的粵菜而聞名的Michael Wan，憑借其對中國傳統(tǒng)菜肴的創(chuàng)新方法和卓越的管理技巧引起了轟動。他的餐廳獲得了國際認可，呼應了他作為行業(yè)先驅的全球聲譽。
【36題詳解】
考查名詞。句意：他的餐廳獲得了國際認可，呼應了他作為行業(yè)先驅的全球聲譽。作賓語，應用名詞recognition。故填recognition。
【37題詳解】
考查謂語動詞的時態(tài)和主謂一致。句意：六十多年來，這家正宗的粵菜餐廳一直以精心制作的菜肴取悅客人。根據(jù)For over six decades和下文可知此處可使用現(xiàn)在完成時，表示過去發(fā)生的動作對現(xiàn)在的影響，或用現(xiàn)在完成進行時，表示動作不間斷進行到現(xiàn)在，主語為restaurant，助動詞用has。故填has pleased/ has been pleasing。
【38題詳解】
考查副詞。句意：六十多年來，這家正宗的粵菜餐廳一直以精心制作的菜肴取悅客人。此處填副詞delicately修飾crafted。故填delicately。
【39題詳解】
考查非謂語動詞。句意：與傳統(tǒng)菜肴搭配，你會在菜單上找到從揚州炒飯和鍋貼到四川辣椒牛肉和燒烤排骨的各種菜肴。動詞serve和you構成邏輯上的被動關系，過去分詞作狀語，首字母大寫。故填Served。
【40題詳解】
考查介詞搭配。與傳統(tǒng)菜肴搭配，你會在菜單上找到從揚州炒飯和鍋貼到四川辣椒牛肉和燒烤排骨的各種菜肴。短語from…to…表示“從……到……”。故填from。
【41題詳解】
考查連詞。句意：挑選你最喜歡的，讓工作人員推薦特色菜肴，或只是嘗試套餐。上下文為選擇關系。故填or。
【42題詳解】
考查時態(tài)語態(tài)。句意：可持續(xù)養(yǎng)殖的龍蝦和其他海鮮都來自馬恩島附近的當?shù)厮颍拇嗥喗涍^一夜的腌制，以達到最佳風味。此處source與主語lobsters構成被動關系，陳述事實用一般現(xiàn)在時的被動語態(tài)，謂語用復數(shù)。故填are sourced。
【43題詳解】
考查非謂語動詞。句意：可持續(xù)養(yǎng)殖的龍蝦和其他海鮮都來自馬恩島附近的當?shù)厮颍拇嗥喗涍^一夜的腌制，以達到最佳風味。此處achieve作目的狀語，用不定式。故填to achieve。
【44題詳解】
考查定語從句。句意：事實上，這家餐廳是英國唯一一家還在用傳統(tǒng)的3天腌制方法做這道菜的餐廳，包括腌制、烘烤、晾干。定語從句修飾先行詞place，且前有the only修飾，只能用that。故填that。
【45題詳解】
考查非謂語動詞。句意：事實上，這家餐廳是英國唯一一家還在用傳統(tǒng)的3天腌制方法做這道菜的餐廳，包括腌制、烘烤、晾干。此處consist與method構成主動關系，故用現(xiàn)在分詞作定語。故填consisting。
第三節(jié) 單詞拼寫(共5小題，每小題1分，滿分5分)
46. Later, I learnt that the most famous food in Shandong is pancake rolls s________ (塞滿) with sliced Chinese green onions. (根據(jù)中英文提示單詞拼寫)
【答案】stuffed##tuffed
【解析】
【詳解】考查非謂語動詞。句意：后來，我了解到山東最有名的食物是塞滿了大蔥絲的煎餅卷。that引導的賓語從句的謂語動詞是is，空格處填入非謂語動詞，根據(jù)首字母“s”、英文釋義“塞滿”以及句子結構可知，“塞滿”為stuff，stuff與其邏輯主語pancake rolls之間是被動關系，即“煎餅卷被塞滿大蔥絲”，所以用過去分詞形式stuffed作后置定語，修飾名詞短語pancake rolls。故填 stuffed。
47. The next morning, the two girls a_______(起身，出現(xiàn)) early to take the train to Lake Louise. (根據(jù)中英文提示填空)
【答案】arose##rose
【解析】
【詳解】考查動詞。句意：第二天早上，兩個女孩起得很早，準備坐火車去路易斯湖。陳述過去事情，用一般過去時。根據(jù)中英文提示及句意，故填arose。
48. G________ (抓) your fist with your other hand tightly, push up and into his stomach in one motion. (根據(jù)中英文提示單詞拼寫)
【答案】Grabbing##rabbing
【解析】
【詳解】考查非謂語作狀語。句意：用另一只手緊緊抓住你的拳頭，一次性向上然后推入他的腹部。此處需要使用非謂語動詞作狀語，“抓”對應的英文單詞是grab，意為“抓住，握住”。句中push up and into his stomach in one motion是祈使句的形式，省略了主語you，grab與you是邏輯主動關系，且與謂語同時發(fā)生，因此需要使用現(xiàn)在分詞的主動式。故填grabbing。
49. I _________ (有影響力的)painters such as Leonardo da Vinci built upon Giotto and Masaccio's innovations to produce some of the greatest art that Europe had ever seem. （根據(jù)中英文提示填空）
【答案】Influential
【解析】
【分析】
【詳解】考查形容詞。句意：像列奧納多·達·芬奇這樣的畫家，在喬托和馬薩喬的創(chuàng)新基礎上創(chuàng)作出了歐洲有史以來最偉大的藝術作品。根據(jù)句意、首字母及漢語提示“有影響力的”可知，空處應填形容詞influential作定語，修飾名詞painters。句子首字母大寫。故填Influential。
50. To prevent harmful habits like these from d_________(主宰) a teenager's life is essential. （根據(jù)中英文提示填空）
【答案】dominating
【解析】
【分析】
【詳解】考查動詞。句意：防止有害的習慣這樣的主宰青少年的生活是至關重要的。固定搭配：prevent…from doing sth.“阻止……做某事”，其中介詞from后面是動名詞作賓語。故填dominating。
第四部分 寫作（共兩節(jié)，滿分40分）
第一節(jié) (滿分 15分 )
51. 假定你是李華，在英國一所中學做交換生。你在該校舉辦的“Showcase the Cultural Charm of Your Nation”藝術創(chuàng)作大賽上獲得了一等獎。請你寫一篇獲獎感言，內容包括：1. 介紹你的作品；2. 自己的感想。
注意：1. 寫作詞數(shù)應為80個左右；2. 請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Dear teachers and friends,
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【答案】Dear teachers and friends,
I am honored to receive the first prize in this competition.
My artwork, Whispers of Bamboo, is a traditional Chinese ink wash painting that features bamboo, symbolizing resilience and strength in Chinese culture. Through delicate brushstrokes and shades of green and black, aimed to capture bamboo’s beauty and vitality in a natural setting, with light and shadow adding a sense of serenity.
Winning this award means a lot to me as it reflects not only my art but also the support from my teachers and classmates. I am grateful for the chance to share my culture and learn from you all.
Thank you!
【解析】
【導語】本篇書面表達屬于演講稿。要求考生就在學校舉辦的“Showcase the Cultural Charm of Your Nation”藝術創(chuàng)作大賽上獲得的一等獎，寫一篇獲獎感言，介紹獲獎作品和自己的感想。
【詳解】1. 詞匯積累：
獎項：prize→award
比賽：competition→contest
象征、代表：symbolize→stand for
平靜、寧靜：serenity→calmness
感激的、感謝的：grateful→thankful
2. 句式拓展：
同義句轉換：
原句：I am grateful for the chance to share my culture and learn from you all.
拓展句：I am grateful for the chance that I can share my culture and learn from you all.
【點睛】【高分句型1】My artwork, Whispers of Bamboo, is a traditional Chinese ink wash painting that features bamboo, symbolizing resilience and strength in Chinese culture.（運用了以關系代詞that引導的限制性定語從句。）
【高分句型2】Winning this award means a lot to me, as it reflects not only my art but also the support from my teachers and classmates.（運用了動名詞作主語和以連詞as引導原因狀語從句。）
第二節(jié) (滿分 25分 )
52. 閱讀下面材料，根據(jù)其內容和所給段落開頭語續(xù)寫兩段，使之構成一篇完整的短文。
My brother Jack was so smart that he earned a full scholarship to Harvard. I often wished he wasn’t so perfect because it made me feel like I had to work twice as hard just to prove myself to others. On one hand, his success was a challenge that I enjoyed, but on the other hand, it was an immense pressure that I struggled to cope with.
To balance his record in high school, I felt like I was constantly running on a treadmill (跑步機), dedicating every moment to a non-stop race. There was no room for relaxation as I pursued that perfect record. My life seemed to be compressed into a series of endless tasks and deadlines.
“I needed an A,” I repeated to myself before the biology test, so that I would maintain my perfect record and secure a place on the honor roll. I studied till the last minute of lunch and rushed to class. I felt a sense of confidence as I glanced over the first page of the test, quickly filling in the answers with a smile. However, as I turned to the last page, my mind went blank. Time ticked by, and soon, the classroom began to empty as students finished their tests and left, except me. “Lara, class ended. I need you to hand in your test,” Mrs. Phloem said, stretching out her hand. Reluctantly, I handed her the test paper.
The next day, I received my test back. I stared dumbfounded at the red mark: 76. Not even a B. minus, my mind screamed. Just average. It’s over. No perfect record. I felt an unprecedented (前所未有的) sense of frustration and disappointment. After school, I dragged my heavy feet back home. When I pushed open the door, Jack was sitting on the couch, reading. Seeing his leisurely state, I cried, hard to contain the jealousy and sadness in my heart. Jack immediately noticed the depression on my face. He asked with concern, “What’s wrong, Lara ” Blinded by frustration mixed with a touch of jealousy, I shouted at him “How I wish you were not so perfect!”
注意：
1．續(xù)寫詞數(shù)應為150個左右；
2．請按如下格式在答題卡的相應位置作答。
Paragraph 1: With a hint of hurt and surprise in his eyes, Jack gently approached me.
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Paragraph 2: His words were like a warm breeze, blowing my depression away and changing my mindset.
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【答案】
With a hint of hurt and surprise in his eyes, Jack gently approached me. He placed a hand on my shoulder and asked me again what had happened. I took out my test paper and told him that I would never match up to him in a choked voice. Jack’s smile grew warmer, and he gave my shoulder a reassuring squeeze. “You don’t have to measure up to anyone and your worth isn’t defined by grades or achievements. You’ re more than just a number on a test. Remember that be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”
His words were like a warm breeze, blowing my depression away and changing my mindset. I was still engaged in endless tasks and deadlines, but I no longer felt constrained by my brother’s shadow. Realizing that comparison is the thief of joy, I strove for excellence instead of perfection, which is often unattainable and can lead to burnout. I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders as I realized that my value wasn’t tied to a single test score. I felt more confident and less overwhelmed as I know that believing in doing my best will always be the ultimate best score.
【解析】
【導語】本文以人物為線索展開，講述了“我”因追求和哥哥一樣完美的成績而感到巨大壓力，在一次生物考試中失利后，對哥哥產生了嫉妒和失望的情緒。
【詳解】1.段落續(xù)寫：
①由第一段首句“Jack眼中帶著一絲受傷和驚訝，輕輕地走向我。”可知，第一段可描寫Jack安慰“我”，詢問“我”發(fā)生了什么，“我”拿出試卷告訴他自己永遠也比不上他，Jack安慰“我”，告訴“我”不要和別人比較。
②由第二段首句“他的話就像一股暖風，吹散了我的沮喪，改變了我的心態(tài)。”可知，第二段可描寫“我”的心態(tài)發(fā)生了變化，不再受哥哥的影響，意識到比較是快樂的竊賊，開始追求卓越而不是完美。
2.續(xù)寫線索：Jack安慰“我”——“我”拿出試卷訴說沮喪——Jack告訴“我”不要和別人比較——“我”的心態(tài)發(fā)生變化——“我”開始追求卓越而不是完美
3.詞匯激活：
行為類
①比得上：match up to/equal
②忙于：be engaged in/be busy with
③意識到：realize/become aware of/come to understand
情緒類
①令人感到寬慰的：reassuring/comforting/soothing
②快樂：joy/happiness
【點睛】[高分句型1] He placed a hand on my shoulder and asked me again what had happened.(運用了連接代詞what引導的賓語從句)
[高分句型2] Realizing that comparison is the thief of joy, I strove for excellence instead of perfection, which is often unattainable and can lead to burnout.(運用了連詞that引導的賓語從句和關系代詞which引導的非限制性定語從句)
[高分句型3] I felt more confident and less overwhelmed as I know that believing in doing my best will always be the ultimate best score.(運用了從屬連詞as引導原因狀語從句和連詞that引導的賓語從句)

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