河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区
2024-2025学年高二下期05月测试（二）
英语答案
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 B D A A C B D A B C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 D B D B A E G C F B
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 C D D A B B C D C B
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 A D A B C
56．developments 57．which 58．global 59．availability 60．running 61．in 62．to encourage 63．is updated 64．increasingly 65．What
66． A heartwarming event occurred last week when a freshman tripped and dropped her books in the crowded hallway. Immediately, a senior student stepped forward, helped her pick up the books, and even carried them to her classroom.
This simple act inspired many. Soon, more students started following the example—holding doors for others, sharing notes with classmates, and cheering up friends before exams.Our teacher praised the senior’s action in class, highlighting how kindness fosters a supportive community.
Such moments remind us that even tiny gestures can create waves of positivity. I encourage everyone to embrace kindness daily. A smile, a helping hand, or a word of encouragement costs nothing but means everything. Let’s build a campus where compassion thrives!
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对校园里发生的善举写一篇短文向学校英语天地专栏投稿。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
事件：event→ incident
绊倒：trip→ stumble
强调：highlight→ emphasize
鼓励：encourage→ urge
2. 句式拓展
简单句变强调句
原句：Immediately, a senior student stepped forward, helped her pick up the books, and even carried them to her classroom.
强调句：Immediately, it was a senior student who/that stepped forward helped her pick up the books, and even carried them to her classroom.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Our teacher praised the senior’s action in class, highlighting how kindness fosters a supportive community.（现在分词作状语）
【高分句型2】Let’s build a campus where compassion thrives!（where引导的定语从句）
67．Inspired by the experience on the farm, I decided to put my knowledge to good use. I started a small garden in my backyard, where I planted the same variety of vegetables I had planted on the farm. With each passing day, I carefully watered the plants and weeded out the unwanted growth. My parents were surprised and proud to see how dedicated I was to this newfound hobby. My little garden not only provided us with fresh vegetables but also taught me valuable lessons about patience and perseverance.
As the harvest season approached, there were many vegetables in the backyard. The sight of my hard work coming to fruition filled me with joy. I invited my classmates and teachers over to my house to share the bounty of my garden. We harvested the vegetables together, laughing and chatting as we did so. It was a moment of celebration, not just for the bounty we had gathered, but also for the knowledge and friendship we had gained from our experience on the farm.
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者作为一名高中生，在缺乏农业活动机会的城市环境中，通过一次学校组织的农场参观活动，深刻体验并学习了农业知识，理解了可持续生活的重要性，并受到启发在自己家的后院开辟了一个小菜园。随着收获季节的到来，作者的小菜园硕果累累，不仅为他们家提供了新鲜蔬菜，还教给了作者耐心和毅力的价值。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“从农场的经历中得到启发，我决定好好利用我的知识。”可知，第一段可描写作者充分利用自己的知识，在后院开辟了自己的一个小花园，作者对其悉心照料，小花园既给作者带来了蔬菜的收获，也教会了作者毅力和耐心。
②由第二段首句内容“随着收获季节的临近，后院种了许多蔬菜。看到我的辛勤工作取得成果，我满心欢喜。”可知，第二段可描写作者作者邀请同学和老师们前来观园，分享心得，一起谈笑风生，以及描写作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：
开辟花园——悉心照料——收获蔬菜——懂得耐心和毅力——丰收季节的到来——邀请同学和老师观园——分享心得，谈笑风生——最终感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①开始：start/ begin
②提供：provide/offer
③获得：gain/get
情绪类
①惊讶：surprised/amazed
②愉快地：with joy/with delight
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I started a small garden in my backyard, where I planted the same variety of vegetables I had planted on the farm.（句中含有where引导的非限制性定语从句结构）
[高分句型2]. We harvested the vegetables together, laughing and chatting as we did so.（运用了现在分词作伴随状语的结构）河南省信阳高级中学北湖校区
2024-2025学年高二下期05月测试（二）
英语试题
考生注意：
1.答题前，请务必将自己的姓名、准考证号用黑色字迹的签字笔或钢笔分别填写在试题卷和答题纸规定的位置上。
2．答题时，请按照答题纸上“注意事项”的要求，在答题纸相应的位置上规范作答，在本试题卷上的作答一律无效。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Habitat Restoration Member—Pinnacles National Park
American Conservation Experience (ACE), a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with Pinnacles National Park, is seeking one habitat restoration member to contribute to habitat restoration projects alongside National Park Service (NPS) staff.
Start Date: March 6,2024
Estimated End Date: July 21,2024
Location Details/ Description: Pinnacles National Park in Paicines, California
Position Overview: The ACE members will directly serve within the Division of Research and Resource Management at Pinnacles National Park. The members will serve as part of a crew conducting invasive (入侵的) plant treatment and habitat restoration efforts (80%). Additional duties (<20%) may include projects on other resource-related projects.
Living Allowance (津贴): The ACE member is expected to contribute 40 hours / week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset (抵消) the costs of foo and incidental expenses, distributed every two weeks.
Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.
A personal vehicle is highly recommended.
Qualifications:
*Members must be a U. S. citizen or permanent resident.
*Ability to be both self-directed, and be a positive, contributing member of a group.
*A driver’s license.
*Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
*Must be able to hike up to ten miles per day carrying equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
*Must be willing to mix, load, and apply herbicides (除草剂) with the direct guidance of a licensed applicator.
Preferred:
*Practical knowledge of a wide range of field restoration skills and invasive plant control techniques.
*Bilingual (双语的) applicants are encouraged and welcome.
21．What is a primary responsibility of the ACE members
A．Cleaning the park. B．Restoring habitats.
C．Providing training for NPS staff. D．Conducting resource-related projects.
22．How much living allowance can an ACE member receive every month
A．$300. B．$600. C．$1,200. D．$2,400.
23．What requirement must applicants meet
A．Being able to work alone.
B．Becoming a licensed applicator.
C．Being able to speak at least two languages.
D．Hiking at least ten miles per week carrying 40-pound equipment.
B
Born in 2001, He Fuqu graduated with a degree in elderly services. He began her career at 19 as an intern (实习) caregiver. In March 2023, He joined her current company and quickly advanced to become the youngest director at the nursing home.
“Most of the managers at our nursing home are quite young, with the oldest being under 30,” He said, explaining that they focus on creating an active and elderly-friendly environment.
And it works. He has observed that the bright young leaders have brought positive changes to the industry. While traditional nursing homes primarily focus e on providing basic care and essential services, her current institution goes further. The young team not only ensures that residents’ (住客的) basic needs are met but also prioritizes (优先处理) their mental well-being. Alongside daily activities like singing and crafting, He organizes special events such as afternoon teas and games for the elderly.
He’s nursing home currently cares for 25 elderly residents, most of whom cannot live independently, or are not good at expressing themselves, but they also long for more interactions and emotional connections. He’s active personality helps her easily connect with the residents, earning their trust. For example, during a Chinese New Year, He had to stay at the nursing home for work, marking her first time away from her family for the holiday. One elderly woman gave her a red envelope and a bag of candy, despite her polite refusal.
In addition, He revised the nursing care level chart to better match the services provided. “This adjustment helps meet the residents’ needs more effectively,” He explained.
Working in a nursing home, He has encountered the realities of aging and death long before most people in their 20s even consider them. At first, He would panic when calling for an ambulance during emergencies (紧急情况), but now, she acts with ease. “Getting old, dying..., it’s just life. We gotta make peace with it,” He said.
24．What is special about He’s nursing home
A．It has a young management team.
C．It creates an expensive environment.
B．It focuses more on basic services.
D．Its activities are limited to mental ones.
25．How does He work with the elderly residents
A．By meeting their many material needs.
C．By building relationships with them.
B．By cheering them up during festivals.
D．By connecting them with each other.
26．What can we learn from the last paragraph
A．He is emotionally suffering from the job.
B．He has learned to accept aging and death.
C．He avoids discussing aging and death with the elderly.
D．He has a lot to learn to deal with constant emergencies.
27．Which of the following can best describe He
A．Grateful and athletic. B．Confident and fair.
C．Curious and serious. D．Lively and expert.
C
Most of us don’t have any memories from the first three to four years of our lives. And when we do try to think back to our earliest memories, it’s often unclear whether they are the real thing or just recollections based on photos or stories told to us by others. The phenomenon (现象), known as “childhood amnesia”, has been puzzling psychologists for more than a century—and we still don’t fully understand it.
At first glance, it may seem that the reason we don’t remember being babies is that babies don’t have a fully developed memory. But babies as young as six months can form both short-term memories that last for minutes and long-term memories that last weeks. In one study, six-month-olds who learned how to press a button to operate a toy train remembered how to perform this action for two to three weeks after they had last seen the toy. Preschoolers can remember events that go years back.
Of course, memory capabilities at these ages are not adult-like. In fact, developmental changes in basic memory processes have been put forward as an explanation for childhood amnesia. These basic processes involve several brain regions and include forming, maintaining and then later retrieving (检索) the memory. For example, the hippocampus, thought to be responsible for forming memories, continues developing until the age of seven. The typical boundary for the offset of childhood amnesia—three and a half years—changes with age. Children and teenagers have earlier memories than adults do. This suggests that the problem may be less with forming memories than with maintaining them.
But this does not seem to be the whole story; language also plays a role. From the ages of one to six, children progress from the one-word stage of speaking to becoming fluent in their native language(s), so there are major changes in their verbal (言语的) ability that overlap with the childhood amnesia period. This includes using the past tense, and memory-related words such as “remember” and “forget”.
It’s true to some extent that a child’s ability to verbalize about an event at the time that it happened predicts how well they remember it months or years later. One lab group conducted this work by interviewing young children brought to accident and emergency departments for common childhood injuries. Those over 26 months, who could verbalize about the event at the time, recalled (回忆起) it up to five years later, while those under 26 months, who could not talk about it, recalled little or nothing.
Even if we can’t clearly remember specific events from when we were very young, their accumulation, however, leaves lasting tracks that influence our behavior. The first few years of life are forgettable and yet powerful in shaping the adults that we become.
28．According to the passage, childhood amnesia refers to ________.
A．inability to recall early childhood experiences B．difficulty children have forming memories
C．concern about the truth of early memories D．loss of memory abilities in the childhood
29．What do the words “overlap with” underlined in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A．Have a lot in common with. B．Happen at the same time as.
C．Play an important role in. D．Are closely related to.
30．What may the results of the interview mentioned in Paragraph 5 suggest
A．Children start to form long-term memories at 26 months.
B．Children’s ability to recall specific events increases with age.
C．Preverbal memories may be lost if they are not translated into language.
D．Injuries probably influence how well children verbalize about events.
31．Which would be the best title for this passage
A．Childhood amnesia: How memory works in kids
B．The brain and memory: How memories are formed
C．Verbal ability: Why it matters in the memory process
D．The forgotten childhood: Why early memories disappear
D
Researchers at Columbia University have developed a new artificial intelligence (AI) (人工智能) method that can accurately predict gene (基因) activity in any human cell (细胞), essentially revealing the cell’s inner mechanisms. Detailed in the latest issue of Nature, this system has the potential to change how scientists study cancer, genetic disorders, and other diseases.
“Predictive generalizable computational models allow to uncover biological processes in a fast and accurate way. These methods can effectively conduct large-scale computational experiments, boosting and guiding traditional experimental approaches,” says Raul Rabadan, senior author of the new paper.
Traditional biological methods show how cells function or respond to changes, but they lack the ability to forecast these processes. Recent advances in AI and massive biological data collections are making this change possible. However, using AI to forecast gene activity inside cells has been a greater challenge — until now.
Rabadan’s team developed an AI model trained on gene expression data from over 1.3 million normal human cells. Unlike earlier models trained on limited data, this system uses genetic information and accessibility data to forecast which genes are active in any cell. The process is similar to how language models like MindLink, an AI chat tool, work: It learns patterns from data and applies them to new situations. Testing showed the model could accurately forecast gene activity in cell types it had not encountered, matching experimental results closely.
The researchers applied the AI model to study pediatric leukemia, a childhood cancer caused by inherited mutations (遗传变异). The model predicted how these mutations disturb critical processes in cells, a finding later confirmed through experiments. This understanding highlights the specific mechanisms driving the disease. The AI model could also reveal unexplored regions of the genome, often linked to cancer. These “dark” regions do not code for proteins but may play key roles in disease.
Already, Rabadan is working with researchers at Columbia and other universities, exploring different cancers, from brain to blood cancers, learning the grammar of regulation in normal cells, and how cells change in the process of cancer development.
32．What is a problem about traditional biological methods
A．They are difficult to combine with AI.
C．They are expensive in plenty of research.
B．They can’t forecast how cells work.
D．They hardly collect massive biological data.
33．Why does the author mention MindLink in paragraph 4
A．To remove public doubts about AI chat tools.
B．To introduce the disadvantages of AI chat tools.
C．To explain the experimental results from Rabadan’s team.
D．To clarify how the AI model developed by Rabadan’s team functions.
34．What does paragraph 5 mainly stress about the new AI model
A．Its popularity. B．Its application value. C．Its complexity. D．Its design inspiration.
35．Which can be a suitable title for the text
A．New AI Model Exposes Secrets of Human Cells
B．Scientists Unlock the Secret of Blood Cancers
C．Advances in AI Fuel a Heated Debate in Biology
D．AI Tools Are Widely Used to Treat Rare Diseases
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Nowadays, this kind of scene is common in almost every household: Upon returning home from work, we sink into the sofa, devoting uninterrupted hours to the engagement with mobile devices. What begins as a way to mentally relax or catch up on the news quickly becomes hours spent “doomscrolling (末日刷屏)”. 36 Many feel driven to keep scrolling by the fear of missing out on updates.
Although scrolling through social media may seem like a way to stay updated, studies indicate that this behavior can lead to reduced psychological health and lower overall life satisfaction. However, effective strategies exist to address this issue. One method people have successfully replaced time on their phones is with a hobby that encourages mindfulness, meaning focusing our attention on the present moment and experiencing our thoughts and feelings without judgment. 37
They hold positive attention. When we’re focused on a craft, our hands are busy 38 Creative hobbies that require attention, such as coloring, can also act as a “flow activity”, where we feel fully engaged in what we’re doing, thus losing hours doomscrolling.
They provide a sense of achievement. Doomscrolling can leave people feeling a loss of control, but mindful hobbies provide a sense of control along with amazing results, like a colorful drawing. 39
40 By engaging in a new hobby, we also join a community of people with similar interests. This opens us up to more positive social interactions, thereby generating a better sense of well-being.
A．They offer a sense of commitment.
B．They promote interpersonal communication.
C．Consequently, we’ll be too engaged to reach for our phones.
D．This is especially true for activities requiring patience and skill.
E．It is an act of spending a lot of time browsing negative content on social media.
F．Personal accomplishments contribute significantly to psychological well-being.
G．Here are some ways mindful hobbies can help us break our doomscrolling habit.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
My ten-year-old daughter, Vicky, is indeed a little princess. Under 41 circumstances, she finds it challenging to pour a glass of milk for herself. So when I returned home 42 with fever, my initial concern was, “How would Vicky 43 the situation ”
At 3:30 P. M., I 44 myself out of bed and drove to pick her up. As we made our way home, I said, “Sweetheart, Mommy is feeling ill today. Would you be able to prepare your own meal this evening ” “That’s okay,” she replied 45 .
When we arrived home, I 46 back to bed. Every now and then, I would awaken from a feverish sleep to find a little angel 47 over me with some goodwill offering. A cool washcloth to wipe my hot brow. A bell to ring if I 48 anything. A picture she had drawn to 49 me up.
Throughout the evening, Vicky issued periodic reports on her progress with the evening 50 . “I just made myself a salad.” Or, “I’m running my bath now.” I smiled to myself under the 51 .
Then at bedtime, Vicky 52 a little book she created, entitled “I LOVE YOU MOMMY.” The first page 53 , “Thank you for all you did for me MOMMY.”
I felt a wave of 54 for the illness that had given my little princess the opportunity to 55 and me the opportunity to appreciate — what an angel she truly was.
41．A．certain B．extreme C．normal D．special
42．A．satisfying B．crying C．wondering D．trembling
43．A．complain about
B．turn down
C．test out
D．respond to
44．A．dragged B．advised C．urged D．threw
45．A．happily B．confidently C．hurriedly D．guiltily
46．A．dashed B．fell C．marched D．rolled
47．A．going B．coming C．bending D．taking
48．A．mentioned B．forgot C．dreamed D．wanted
49．A．cover B．call C．cheer D．wake
50．A．program B．routine C．weather D．news
51．A．blankets B．stairs C．roof D．sofa
52．A．published B．wrote C．bought D．showed
53．A．read B．wrote C．covered D．printed
54．A．sorrow B．gratitude C．resolve D．envy
55．A．relax B．escape C．demonstrate D．Imagine
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分：共15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式（注意：答案请写在答题卡上，写在本卷无效）。
In recent years, the world has witnessed a growing trend towards environmental awareness and sustainable living. One of the most significant 56 (development) in this regard has been the rise of electric vehicles (EVs).
EVs, 57 are powered by electricity, reduce the need for fossil fuels and thus significantly decrease carbon emissions! This not only helps to combat air pollution but also contributes to 58 (globe) efforts to address climate change.
However, the widespread adoption of EVs still faces several challenges. The limited 59 (available) of charging stations is one of the main issues. Without a comprehensive charging infrastructure, potential EV owners often worry about 60 (run) out of power during long-distance trips. Another challenge lies 61 the high cost of EVs. Although the prices are gradually coming down as technology improves, they are still relatively expensive compared to traditional internal combustion engine vehicles. Governments around the world are implementing various policies, such as subsidies and tax incentives, 62 (encourage) consumers to switch to EVs.
Fortunately, as technological advancements are continued and environmental awareness 63 (update), EVs are likely to play an 64 (increase) important role in the transportation sector. This transition towards a more sustainable form of transportation will not only benefit the environment but also shape the future of the global economy. 65 is more important is that we should support and promote this green revolution.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分)
第一节（满分15分)
66．假定你是李华，对校园里发生的小小善举深有感触。请你写一篇短文向学校英语天地专栏投稿。内容包括：
1.简述一个善举；
2.产生影响；
3.个人倡议。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80个左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Power of Small Acts of Kindness
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第二节（满分25分)
67．阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was a high school student, I lived in an urban neighborhood, where opportunities to take part in agricultural activities were rare. My understanding of farming mostly came from what I had learned in books. I was a hard-working person, always eager for a chance to explore agriculture.
Finally, the opportunity I had been longing for arrived. Earth Day in the second year of my high school, my class organized a visit to a local farm to learn about farming. I was thrilled about the idea and couldn’t wait to share the exciting news with my parents. The next day, I went shopping for tools with my father, such as trowels, watering cans, gloves, and other necessary items.
On the day of the event, my classmates and I gathered at the meeting spot early in the morning. The weather was perfect, and everyone seemed particularly happy. Armed with our tools, we got into the car and headed off to our destination.
Upon reaching the farm, we were split into several groups by our teacher. One group was in charge of planting the seeds, one for watering the plots, and one for weeding and maintaining the farm. At the teacher’s signal, we all sprang into action.
However, it was the first time that many of us had participated in farming, so we were unsure where to begin. I was among them. Fortunately, our teacher was a knowledgeable woman with experience in farming. To guide us, the teacher began planting vegetables herself. After observing her method, we all joined in and got our hands dirty. In no time, we had planted a variety of vegetables. I paid close attention, keen on absorbing every detail. Eventually, I learned the skills of planting vegetables.
The experience was not just about learning how to plant; it was also about understanding the importance of sustainable living and the role each one of us can play in protecting our environment. It was a hands-on lesson that made a significant impact on me.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150个左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Inspired by the experience on the farm, I decided to put my knowledge to good use.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________As the harvest season approached, there were many vegetables in the backyard.
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