河南省南阳市2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题
一、听力选择题
1．What color is Amy’s hair
A．Blonde. B．Brown. C．Black.
2．What is the man’s ethnic group
A．Han. B．Miao. C．Tujia.
3．Why is Jennifer going to the town
A．She wants to visit someone.
B．She is curious about its festival.
C．She has something to show there.
4．How does Henry find the book
A．Interesting. B．Useful. C．Challenging.
5．What are the speakers mainly talking about
A．An Olympic champion.
B．An Olympic sports event.
C．The origin of Olympic Games.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．What might help the woman most in speaking English
A．Social clubs. B．Foreign bars. C．Language exchange centers.
7．What is probably the man
A．A tour guide. B．A businessman. C．A teacher.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8．Why is Jason unable to volunteer for the organization now
A．For his inexperience. B．For his busy schoolwork. C．For his young age.
9．What area is the woman working on
A．Transportation. B．Marketing. C．Social media.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10．When were the speakers supposed to meet
A．At 4:00 pm. B．At 4:30 pm. C．At 5:00 pm.
11．What did the man do to help the driver
A．He called the police.
B．He stopped the driver’s car.
C．He took the driver to the hospital.
12．Where does the conversation take place
A．At a bus stop. B．At the woman’s home. C．At a restaurant.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13．How old was Natalie when she took the picture
A．In her early 10s. B．In her early 30s. C．In her early 40s.
14．Where does Natalie live now
A．In Jerusalem. B．In Washington D．C． C．In New York City.
15．What caused Natalie to quit her career in modeling
A．Pressure from her parents.
B．Suggestions from her first agent.
C．Preference for the acting profession.
16．Which movie came out in 1995
A．Léon. B．Heat. C．Mars Attacks.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17．Where did the race end
A．In France. B．In the US. C．In Italy.
18．What achievement did Offshore Team Germany make
A．Winning the VO65 class.
B．Winning the IMOCA class race.
C．Winning second place of the VO65 class.
19．What was life like on the boat
A．No fresh food was served.
B．Phone calls were not allowed.
C．People couldn’t get enough sleep.
20．Why was data collected
A．To help scientists do research.
B．To help the teams perform better.
C．To provide information for the next race.
二、阅读理解
BIRDING FOR EVERYONE: BIRDING & STEWARDSHIP DAY
Join us for a day at Hawk Hill during fall raptor (猛禽) migration season! Care for native plants, bird the fall raptor migration with biologists and volunteers from the Golden Gate Raptor Observatory, and hear career stories from park staff. Meet other Bay Area birders in the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ community. Beginners welcome. Please bring your own picnic lunch. Binoculars (双筒望远镜) are available to borrow.
Be prepared to spend the event outdoors in variable weather (bring sunscreen, hats, jackets, long pants, and closed-toe shoes). We will be hiking 0.2 miles up a sloped trail and working with hand tools while kneeling or sitting on uneven ground. Tools and training are provided. There is a restroom at the meeting location. Please contact us with accessibility requests.
When: Saturday, November 23rd, 2024, 10 am-2 pm;
Where: Hawk Hill, Marin Headlands; specific meeting location will be in the confirmation email after registering. Registration is required.
Transportation: Vanpool available with pick-up and drop-off near Embarcadero BART and Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center (San Francisco side). Please wear a mask inside the vehicle. Please register on the Internet and then contact Amy Chong (achong@parksconservancy.org) to sign up for a vanpool seat.
GROUPS
Groups of five or more require special arrangements and must be confirmed in advance. Please review the List of Available Projects and fill out the Group Project Request Form.
AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING:
Volunteers of all ages are welcome.
We’ll be working rain or shine. Wear clothes that can get dirty. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required. Bring layers for changing weather and rain gear if necessary.
Bring a personal water bottle and sunscreen.
21．What are the volunteers expected to do
A．Bring their own Binoculars. B．Volunteer for two days.
C．Work even in bad conditions. D．Get trained in advance.
22．Which of the following is required regarding the transportation
A．Registering in person. B．Contacting Amy Chong by phone.
C．Wearing a mask inside the vanpool. D．Waiting for the vehicle near Hawk Hill.
23．What is the purpose of the text
A．To inform. B．To persuade. C．To analyse. D．To educate.
It started that first day in a kindergarten choir. Just as the session ended, its director, drawing me aside, asked, “Ian, will you stay for a few moments ”
“Did I do something bad, Miss ”
“Not in the least,” she replied, touching my cheek. “I would like to hear your voice alone; it sounded so lovely.”
Then, sitting at the piano, she said, “Sing this note for me. Good, now this one; now this one, will you ” And so I did, each note high, then ever higher, until I squeaked (破音) a little. At that point, she smiled, and said, “Well-done, Ian!”
The next day, I began to sing in front of a good many teachers. Each one liked me and my voice. A few cried, telling me how much they missed their work in opera. Soon, I attended lessons once each week. Though at times feeling tired, I learned, in order to continue to obtain the praise which made me glow inside, I had to earn it.
I edged towards age thirteen, I heard alto (中音) notes appear more and more often. Although I knew this change would come, I ached to stop it. The admirable beauty of my voice could not remain. Thus far, the tiny change remained detectable only to myself. Still, that change, which for some years I’d known would come, was now invading. In all likelihood, my boy soprano’s voice (童音) would change into a common one.
This evening I had my solo. I still couldn’t get rid of the fear. Might this performance be the final time of such significance If so, what then Singing is my wellspring. However, no matter what would happen in the future, I had to cherish every moment to sing. As I sang on, it echoed (回响) through the walls, bringing a silence of suspended breath. When I had finished, thunderous applause exploded. I could begin to let my voice evolve, not as a sacrifice, but as a step towards what was surely bound to be my next stage.
24．Which words can best describe the director
A．Honest and passionate. B．Intelligent and generous.
C．Humorous and optimistic. D．Observant and responsible.
25．What encouraged the author to continue when he was worn-out
A．The practice. B．The performance.
C．The admiration. D．The voice.
26．What upset the author when he was growing up
A．The obvious change of his voice. B．The unnoticeable change of his voice.
C．The rare appearance of the alto notes. D．The unexpected change of his voice.
27．What will the author do in the future
A．Keep advancing. B．Stop singing.
C．Quit performing. D．Make a sacrifice.
Among the roughly 40 million adults in the U.S. who have hearing loss, most don’t use hearing aids. This means they may be missing out on more than just good hearing. A new study finds that restoring hearing loss with hearing aids may lengthen people’s lives.
Dr. Janet Choi, together with her partners at Keck Medicine of USC, analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults with hearing loss who were aged 20 or older. All of them were surveyed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 1999 and 2012 about their hearing loss and hearing aid use. Death data were also analyzed. “The group of patients who were using hearing aids regularly had a 24% lower risk of death compared to the group who never use hearing aids,” Choi says.
The researchers had theorized this would be the case given all the studies pointing to the negative impacts of untreated hearing loss. But Choi says they did not expect such a big difference in death risk. “We were surprised,” she says.
Prior research has shown that age-related hearing loss — if untreated — can take its toll when it comes to physical and mental health. And a recent study found restoring hearing with hearing aids may slow cognitive (认知的) decline among people at high risk.
This new study adds to the evidence of benefits. The findings do not prove that it’s the hearing aids that lead to longer life. It could be that people who regularly use hearing aids are also more likely to avoid isolation, remain more active or have reduced risk of falls, which could explain the increased longevity.
Given the benefits, Choi says it’s shocking how few people with hearing loss wear hearing aids regularly — just 12%, according to her study. And Choi says another striking finding is that, the people in the study who had hearing aids, but didn’t use them regularly, were as likely to die prematurely as those who never used them.
“So, if you have hearing aids sitting in the back of a drawer, not being used,” Choi says, “try them again.”
28．How did the researchers reach their findings
A．By referring to a popular theory.
B．By studying statistics from a large survey.
C．By comparing results of previous research.
D．By conducting a field survey in some hospitals
29．What does the underlined phrase “take its toll” in paragraph 4 mean
A．Take little control. B．Fill a huge gap.
C．Play an important role. D．Cause great damage.
30．What does Choi find surprising about the hearing-disadvantaged
A．Many are young people. B．Many suffer from isolation.
C．Many seldom use hearing aids. D．Many have cognitive problems.
31．What is the main idea of the text
A．Hearing aids may help people live longer.
B．It’s high time you cared about your hearing.
C．Hearing loss is more common than expected.
D．There’s no shame in wearing your hearing aids.
Following the announcement that the TSUTAYA bookstore in Xi’an, Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, is shutting down, the question about the sustainability of physical bookstores competing against new business models has once again aroused a heated discussion. While it’s important for physical bookstores to find a new way out, protecting cultural spaces in order to provide better customer service is essential for transforming trendy bookstores into sustainable ones.
As e-commerce continues to dominate our shopping habits, physical bookstores have tried to reinvent themselves as cultural and commercial centers - offering more than just books, but also space for coffee and social media snapshots (快照). Brands like SiSYPHE, Fang Suo Commune, and Yanjiyou bookstores have become popular, thanks to their aesthetic (美学) designs and diverse offerings such as cultural and creative products.
Indeed, it isn’t necessary for bookstores to remain stuck in the traditional model of only selling books, but some of these trendy establishments have gone too far into the kingdom of commercial entertainment, losing sight of their core mission of promoting books and fostering a literary culture. A bookstore should be a harbor for book lovers, in tune with China’s longstanding tradition of “making friends through books.”
Another challenge facing these trending bookstores may be a lack of attention given to book selection. That’s to say, they often fall short in offering a thoughtful, diverse range of books. It’s worth noting that it is not enough to rely on fleeting (转瞬即逝的) trends and creative merchandise. A bookstore must prioritize the integrity and cultural relevance of its book selection, and the space and activities should foster a genuine environment for cultural exchange and literary appreciation.
Ultimately, what matters most to customers visiting a physical store — be it a bookstore or café — is the quality of the products and the experience itself. By combining cultural aspirations with genuine consumer needs, businesses can better serve their customers. A strong focus on careful product selection and meaningful cultural services allows stores to carve out a unique identity and ensure their survival in a competitive marketplace.
32．What is the “heated discussion” in paragraph I mainly about
A．The approach to transforming physical bookstores.
B．The reason why physical bookstores are closing down.
C．The way to protect cultural space and customer service.
D．The competition between physical and online bookstores.
33．What do the bookstores mentioned in paragraph 2 have in common
A．They provide diverse services. B．They only focus on selling books.
C．They are dominating people’s habits. D．They are victims of e-commerce.
34．What should physical bookstores focus on
A．Service and commerce. B．Books and culture.
C．Promotion and entertainment. D．Media and literature.
35．Which of the following is the best title for the text
A．Traditional Culture and Classics Need Our Full Attention.
B．Physical and Online Stores Both Have a Long Way to Go.
C．The Competition between Modern and Classical Bookstores.
D．Trendy Bookstores Need Preserve Cultural Essence to Boom.
How to Reduce Food Waste in Your Kitchen
Wilted lettuce, spoiled meats, uneaten leftovers and parts of vegetables that are tossed out during preparation are all examples of wasted food. When food gets wasted, so do all of the resources that went into producing it, such as water, land and energy. 36 Now, Use these strategies to prevent food waste at home.
● Make a plan. The first step in reducing food waste in your household is to assess what you have in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry to avoid buying food you already have. 37
● Know how to store. Properly storing food will help it last longer and taste better. The most important thing to think about when storing food is to prevent oxidation (氧化). For instance, cooked leftovers and fresh meats should be carefully covered and sealed. Most vegetables, especially those that can easily wilt (枯萎), should go in the high humidity drawer in your refrigerator. 38 This can make other produce ripen more quickly and potentially spoil faster. So store these fruits away from other produce.
● 39 Another big reason is that we throw out edible parts of produce — skins, seeds, leafy tops and stems—that can be incorporated into meals. Chefs are increasingly adapting this root-to-stem style of cooking and it’s something you can do in your own kitchen.
● Learn the labels. Date labels are typically a guide for quality and freshness, not food safety. Even so, many people toss out food that has passed its date label. Instead of routinely throwing out foods past the date on the label, people should evaluate the products before eating. 40 If a product looks good, smells good, tastes good and has a “best by” or “best if used by” label, it’s probably OK to consume.
A．Know about the reason.
B．Use all parts of the plant.
C．So use your best judgment.
D．After that, it’s about having a plan for every food item.
E．Some fruits release ethylene (乙烯) gas as they ripen.
F．The high humidity drawer is not suitable for the fruits that are soft and easily go bad.
G．It’s also food that could have gone to the households who lack access to affordable food.
三、完形填空
Andrew Konde, a second-year engineering student at Kenya’s Strathmore University, was inspired to start learning kung fu after watching movies on the martial art form as a child. However, what began as an extracurricular activity has become a 41 for the student.
Growing up, Konde was 42 by the prowess of legends like Jackie Chan. When he was 43 to Strathmore University in 2022, his interest in kung fu received a boost when he joined the martial arts club. Through hard work, he 44 to become the club’s chairman and has had the 45 of leading his team to wins at national martial arts championships, including at the All-Africa University Games last year, where they 46 as second-best overall team.
“The practice of kung fu 47 better health and fitness, greater coordination, and higher self-esteem. These qualities are 48 to a happier, longer life. This is why I love it,” Konde says.
The student, who has a Yellow Belt and three international gold medals to his 49 , has also won silver and bronze medals in local competitions since he made his debut two years ago. He considers last year to be the 50 of his kung fu practice after he was declared one of Kenya’s top 51 in the featherweight category. He also competed in five championships.
52 in China and part of the country’s traditional culture, kung fu has become popular in Kenya, particularly among school-age children. They find it interesting because it keeps them in 53 , and teaches them self-defense and self-control.
Konde adds that Chinese martial arts are a unique kind of exercise and 54 balanced movements of legs and hands, making this exercise 55 to some other sporting activities.
41．A．lifestyle B．circle C．cell D．shortcut
42．A．excited B．talented C．fascinated D．amused
43．A．assessed B．admitted C．advanced D．entered
44．A．rose B．urged C．rated D．logged
45．A．election B．mixture C．privilege D．assistance
46．A．acknowledged B．emerged C．expected D．constructed
47．A．relies on B．combines with C．leads to D．transforms into
48．A．vital B．effective C．suitable D．obvious
49．A．reputation B．name C．wisdom D．ray
50．A．coverage B．outline C．motion D．highlight
51．A．consumers B．consultants C．members D．competitors
52．A．Establishing B．Dating C．Originating D．Creating
53．A．color B．size C．number D．shape
54．A．involve B．analyse C．represent D．consist
55．A．comfortable B．preferable C．profitable D．capable
四、语法填空
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。
Whenever you talk about famous persons of science through the ages, 56 is most likely that you will come across a handful of names of male scientists. Nevertheless, once there was a female in the Qing Dynasty 57 (catch) international attention because of her devotion 58 mathematics and astronomy. Her name is Wang Zhenyi, 59 was born during the reign (统治) of Qianlong more than two centuries ago.
With the encouragement of her grandfather and father, Wang Zhenyi became 60 eager reader at an early age and loved reading so much that she frequently forgot 61 (eat) or sleep. While Wang Zhenyi was skilled at literature and poetry, she also displayed exceptional 62 (curious) towards science. She was especially attracted by the subject of astronomy, mathematics and cylindrical (圆柱体的) calculations. During her short lifetime of less than three decades, she wrote productively, 63 (particular) on astronomy and mathematics. The First Volume of the Pavilion of Virtuous Demeanor, which is still 64 (access) today, collects some of her notable works on astronomy and mathematics.
Wang Zhenyi’s remarkable achievements 65 (win) international praise and the International Astronomical Union named one of the craters of Venus (金星陨石坑) after her in 1994. The science journal Nature also featured Wang Zhenyi as one of the outstanding female scientists, encouraging young ladies to engage in research in science.
五、书信写作
66．国际残联将在12月3日举办国际残疾人日活动，面向全球招募志愿者。假定你是新华中学学生李华，请你用英语写一封自荐信，内容包括：
1. 提出申请；
2. 你的优势。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按以下格式作答。
参考词汇：国际残疾人日 International Day of Disabled Persons
Dear sir or madam,
I am Li Hua, a Chinese student from Xinhua High School.
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Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
六、书面表达
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。
It was a warm sunny Monday morning and the second week of school. Third-grader Travis Milton was so proud of the painting he painted over the weekend. His momma Lena wrapped it in a nice clean towel so Travis could take it to school to show his new art teacher. He carefully carried it to the bus stop and explained the large wrapped thing to his curious fellow students that it was his best painting. They all wanted to see it but Travis promised them he would show them at the end of the day. He wanted his art teacher, Mr. Mackings to be the first to see it. When the bus arrived at the Berkings Grade School, Travis carefully carried his painting off the bus and through the double doors.
He walked down the hall to the art classroom. Mr. Mackings saw him come in the door and said, “Hello, Mr. Milton. What do we have here ” Travis excitedly answered, “I painted a deer in the winter woods. It took me all day Saturday and part of Sunday.” Mr. Mackings said, “Well, let’s see it,” as Travis handed him the towel-covered painting. He removed the towel and handed it to Travis. Travis smiled and said, “My momma taught me how to paint from where the light comes from. All the snow is on the same side of the trees and the deer is.” Mr. Mackings cut him off and angrily shouted, “You did not paint this, Mr. Milton. How dare you come into my classroom and in my presence with an obvious lie!”
Travis was astonished as he started to speak but Mr. Milton threw the painting back, “You have earned an F in art, Mr. Milton. Never bring someone else’s work that you claim to be yours here again. I will not tolerate it!” Mr. Mackings pointed to the door and told Travis to get out of his sight.
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。
Travis was shocked and heartbroken.
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The next day, Travis came to school along with his mother.
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题号 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
答案 B A B C A C A C B A
题号 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
答案 B C B C C B C B A A
题号 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
答案 C C A D C B A B D C
题号 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40
答案 A D A B D G D E B C
题号 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50
答案 A C B A C B C A B D
题号 51 52 53 54 55
答案 D C D A B
1．B
【原文】M: Susan, does everyone in your family have blonde hair
W: No. My father has brown hair and my sister Amy has the same hair color as his. But she is considering dying her hair black.
2．A
【原文】M: I heard residents in your town still preserve their own traditions and live in old wooden houses.
W: You’re right. Residents in my town mainly belong to the Miao and Tujia ethnic minorities. We have our own traditions. So are you also a member of an ethnic minority
M: No. I’m a member of China’s most numerous ethnic group.
3．B
【原文】M: Jennifer, I heard you’re traveling to a town in Czech Republic this weekend. Are you going to visit anyone there
W: No. The small town holds thousands of strange records and is hosting a festival to show them. I really want to go and have a look.
4．C
【原文】W: Henry, do you love reading the book
M: Not really.
W: Why It’s a book about a trip in space. I thought you were interested in such books.
M: Well, it’s in French. My French vocabulary is quite limited.
5．A
【原文】W: Mark, do you know who was the first champion of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
M: Yes. I know it’s a Chinese girl. Her name is on the tip of my tongue.
W: It’s Qian Yang. She won the 10-meter rifle shooting competition on Saturday, July 24, 2021.
M: You’re right.
6．C 7．A
【原文】M: Wang Mei, you can speak English very well. Have you ever studied in an English-speaking country
W: No. Though I haven’t been to an English-speaking country, I have my own ways of speaking to native English speakers.
M: So how do you meet native English speakers
W: Sometimes I go to foreign bars and restaurants. I also go to sports clubs and social clubs. But I usually go to language exchange centers to practice my English. I heard you’re learning French and Spanish. Why do you learn the languages
M: My work means I have to meet tourists from all over the world. I need to explain tourist attractions to them.
8．C 9．B
【原文】W: Jason, didn’t you say you want to find some volunteer work this summer
M: Yes. I love volunteer work that involves dog rescuing.
W: Then why not volunteer for DFW Pug Rescue It’s looking for volunteers aged 20 and over to rescue and care for dogs.
M: But I’m not 20 years old yet.
W: You’ll turn 20 this July, won’t you Then you can volunteer for it.
M: You’re right. So what do volunteers need to do
W: They need volunteers in various areas, such as sports events, transportation, social media, newsletters, and marketing. So which area are you most interested in
M: Well, I really want to help find owners for the dogs on the Internet. So are you a volunteer for the organization
W: Yes. I help it with marketing.
10．A 11．B 12．C
【原文】W: It’s already 4:30 pm. You’re half an hour late. What happened
M: Something unexpected happened on my way here. While I was waiting for my bus, I saw a car moving slowly in a strange way. When I looked into an open window, I saw a man bending over the wheel.
W: That was terrible.
M: Yes. I immediately realized something was wrong. So I jumped into the moving car through the open window and stepped on the brake of the car.
W: So did you take the man to the hospital
M: No. It turned out that two police officers were following the vehicle, but they failed to notice that medical help was needed. It was they that took the man to hospital for treatment.
W: No wonder you were late. Well, you’ve done something great. You’re really a hero. But now let’s order our food.
M: So you haven’t ordered yet
W: No. I don’t know what you love eating.
13．B 14．C 15．C 16．B
【原文】M: Who is this beautiful woman on your computer
W: It’s Natalie Portman. She’s a famous actress in the US.
M: She looks pretty young. So when was she born
W: She was actually born in 1981. She’s in her early 40s now. This picture was taken 10 years ago, you know.
M: So what did her parents do
W: Her father is a doctor and her mother is an American-born artist.
M: So was she born in the US
W: No. She was born in Jerusalem, Israel. But her family left Israel for Washington D.C. when she was still very young. After a few more moves, her family finally settled in New York City, where she still lives to this day.
M: Did she receive a good education
W: Yes. Her academic achievements allowed her to attend Harvard University.
M: So how did her acting career begin
W: She was discovered by an agent in a pizza house at the age of 11. She was pushed towards a career in modeling, but she finally quit it because she loved acting better.
M: So what are her famous movies
W: Her first movie Léon in 1994, Heat in the following year, Beautiful Girls and Mars Attacks in 1996, to name just a few.
17．C 18．B 19．A 20．A
【原文】M: In the spring of 2021, 12 sailing teams from around the world competed in the first-ever Ocean Race Europe. The race set off from Lorient, France, on May 29, 2021. Teams of 6 to 10 people spent 22 days sailing the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea to the finish line, in Genoa, Italy. That’s where the race ended, on June 19, 2021. Two classes of speedy sailboats raced in the event: the IMOCA and the VO65. Offshore Team Germany won the IMOCA class race. And Portugal’s Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team won the VO65 class. The Ocean Race Europe presented plenty of challenges. Teams were on their boats for three straight weeks. When you were onboard, all you do was race, eat, and sleep. There was no Internet connection and there were no movies. There wasn’t even a fridge or a freezer inside the boat. The Ocean Race Europe has a larger purpose. During the race, the boats collected scientific data from the salty waters. The data is shared with scientists. It provides insight about how the ocean is affected by climate change. Scientists use the data to further understand and advocate the world’s changing environment and seas.
21．C 22．C 23．A
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了即将举行的一次面向公众的观鸟与环保活动，包括活动的时间、地点、内容以及参加者需要注意的事项。
21．细节理解题。根据AGE, SKILLS, WHAT TO BRING部分中的“We’ll be working rain or shine. (无论刮风下雨，我们都会工作。)”可知，志愿者即使在恶劣条件下也要工作。故选C项。
22．细节理解题。根据Transportation部分中的“Please wear a mask inside the vehicle. (请在车内佩戴口罩。)”可知，搭乘通勤车时须佩戴口罩。故选C项。
23．推理判断题。根据文章整体内容以及第二段“Please contact us with accessibility requests. (请联系我们提出无障碍需求。)”和Transportation部分中“Please register on the Internet and then contact Amy Chong (achong@parksconservancy.org) to sign up for a vanpool seat. (请在网上注册，然后联系Amy Chong (achong@parksconservancy.org) 预订拼车座位)”可知，本文的目的在于告知读者参与鸟与环保活动的相关信息，包括活动的时间、地点、内容以及参加者需要注意的事项。故选A项。
24．D 25．C 26．B 27．A
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者从小学合唱团开始的歌唱生涯及其声音变化的心路历程。
24．推理判断题。根据第一段的“Just as the session ended, its director, drawing me aside, asked, “Ian, will you stay for a few moments ”(就在课程结束时，合唱团的负责人把我叫到一边，问道：“Ian，你能留下来一会儿吗？”)”，第三段的““Not in the least,” she replied, touching my cheek. “I would like to hear your voice alone; it sounded so lovely.”(“一点也不，”她摸了摸我的脸颊，回答道。“我想一个人听听你的声音；听起来很可爱。”)”以及后文中她安排作者单独唱歌给老师们听等行为可推知，负责人对作者的声音有着敏锐的观察力，并且非常负责地对待每个学生的发展。故选D。
25．细节理解题。根据第五段的“Though at times feeling tired, I learned, in order to continue to obtain the praise which made me glow inside, I had to earn it.(虽然有时我会感到疲倦，但我明白，为了继续获得让我内心发光的赞美，我必须赢得它。)”可推断，正是老师们的赞赏让作者即使感到疲惫时也坚持练习。故选C。
26．细节理解题。根据第六段的“I edged towards age thirteen, I heard alto (中音) notes appear more and more often. Although I knew this change would come, I ached to stop it. The admirable beauty of my voice could not remain. Thus far, the tiny change remained detectable only to myself. (当我即将步入十三岁的时候，我越来越频繁地听到中音的出现。尽管我知道这种变化迟早会来，但我却渴望阻止它。我那令人钦佩的美妙嗓音无法保持不变。到目前为止，这种微小的变化只有我自己能察觉到。)”可知，让作者在成长过程中感到不安的是他声音的不易察觉的变化。故选B。
27．推理判断题。根据文中最后一段的“When I had finished, thunderous applause exploded. I could begin to let my voice evolve, not as a sacrifice, but as a step towards what was surely bound to be my next stage.(当我结束演唱时，雷鸣般的掌声爆发出来。我可以开始让我的声音发生变化，这不是一种牺牲，而是向着注定将成为我下一个阶段的一步。)”可推知，尽管作者的声音将发生改变，但他会继续前进，把声音的变化看作是成长的一个阶段而非牺牲。故选A。
28．B 29．D 30．C 31．A
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了听力损失与寿命之间的关系研究，发现使用助听器可能延长寿命。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段的“Dr. Janet Choi, together with her partners at Keck Medicine of USC, analyzed data from more than 10,000 adults with hearing loss who were aged 20 or older. All of them were surveyed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention between 1999 and 2012 about their hearing loss and hearing aid use. Death data were also analyzed.(南加州大学凯克医学院的Janet Choi博士和她的合作伙伴分析了10000多名20岁或以上听力损失成年人的数据。美国疾病控制和预防中心在1999年至2012年间对他们进行了关于听力损失和助听器使用情况的调查。死亡数据也进行了分析)”可知，研究人员通过分析一项大型调查的数据得出结论。故选B。
29．词句猜测题。根据划线短语前半部分“Prior research has shown that age-related hearing loss — if untreated(先前的研究表明，如果不加以治疗，与年龄相关的听力损失)”以及后半部分“when it comes to physical and mental health(当涉及到身心健康时)”可知，未经治疗的年龄相关性听力损失会对身体健康和心理健康造成重大损害。所以划线短语的意思为“造成重大损失”。故选D。
30．细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“Given the benefits, Choi says it’s shocking how few people with hearing loss wear hearing aids regularly — just 12%, according to her study.(Choi说，考虑到这些好处，令人震惊的是，根据她的研究，很少有听力损失的人经常佩戴助听器，只有12%)”可知，Choi认为很少有人经常佩戴助听器这一点令人惊讶。故选C。
31．主旨大意题。根据全文内容，尤其是第一段的“A new study finds that restoring hearing loss with hearing aids may lengthen people’s lives.(一项新的研究发现，用助听器恢复听力损失可能会延长人们的寿命)”可知，整篇文章的主题围绕助听器可能帮助人们延长寿命的研究发现展开。故选A。
32．D 33．A 34．B 35．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了潮流书店需要保持文化本质才能繁荣。
32．推理判断题。根据文章第一段中的“Following the announcement that the TSUTAYA bookstore in Xi’an, Northwest China’s Shaanxi Province, is shutting down, the question about the sustainability of physical bookstores competing against new business models has once again aroused a heated discussion. (随着位于中国西北陕西省西安市的TSUTAYA书店宣布关闭，关于实体书店在新商业模式竞争中可持续发展的讨论再次引发热议)”可推知，这场热烈的讨论主要是关于实体书店在面对新商业模式的竞争中如何实现可持续发展的问题。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“As e-commerce continues to dominate our shopping habits, physical bookstores have tried to reinvent themselves as cultural and commercial centers - offering more than just books, but also space for coffee and social media snapshots. (随着电子商务继续主导我们的购物习惯，实体书店试图重新定位自己，成为文化和商业中心 —— 不仅仅是卖书，还提供咖啡和社交媒体快照的空间)”，以及“Brands like SiSYPHE, Fang Suo Commune, and Yanjiyou bookstores have become popular, thanks to their aesthetic (美学) designs and diverse offerings such as cultural and creative products. (像SiSYPHE、方所和言几又这样的品牌因其美观的设计和多样化的商品而受到欢迎)”可知，提到的书店都有提供多元化服务的共同点。故选A。
34．细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Indeed, it isn’t necessary for bookstores to remain stuck in the traditional model of only selling books, but some of these trendy establishments have gone too far into the kingdom of commercial entertainment, losing sight of their core mission of promoting books and fostering a literary culture. (确实，书店不必固守只卖书的传统模式，但一些时尚的书店已经过于偏向商业娱乐，忽略了推广书籍和培养文学文化的使命)”可知，实体书店应该专注于图书和文化，而不是转向过度的商业娱乐。故选B。
35．主旨大意题。通读全文尤其是根据文章最后一段中的“Ultimately, what matters most to customers visiting a physical store — be it a bookstore or café — is the quality of the products and the experience itself. By combining cultural aspirations with genuine consumer needs, businesses can better serve their customers. A strong focus on careful product selection and meaningful cultural services allows stores to carve out a unique identity and ensure their survival in a competitive marketplace. (最终，对于逛实体店（无论是书店还是咖啡馆）的顾客来说，最重要的是产品的质量和体验本身。通过将文化诉求与真正的消费者需求结合起来，企业可以更好地为客户服务。对精心挑选的产品和有意义的文化服务的强烈关注使商店能够开拓出独特的身份，并确保它们在竞争激烈的市场中生存下来。)”可知，文章强调了潮流书店需要保持文化本质才能繁荣。所以短文的最佳标题为 “潮流书店需要保持文化本质才能繁荣”。故选D。
36．G 37．D 38．E 39．B 40．C
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了减少厨房食物浪费的方法，包括合理规划、正确储存、充分利用食材以及理解食品标签，以节约资源并减少浪费。
36．上文“When food gets wasted, so do all of the resources that went into producing it, such as water, land and energy.(当食物被浪费时，所有用于生产食物的资源，如水、土地和能源，也会被浪费)”说明食物浪费不仅仅是浪费了食物本身，还浪费了生产这些食物所投入的所有资源。空处承接上文，进一步说明食物浪费造成的不良影响。所以G项“这也是本可以供给那些无法获得负担得起的食物的家庭的食物。”符合语境，并引出下文家中如何防止食物浪费的策略。故选G。
37．上文“Make a plan. The first step in reducing food waste in your household is to assess what you have in your refrigerator, freezer and pantry to avoid buying food you already have.(制定一个计划。减少家庭食物浪费的第一步是评估冰箱、冰柜和食品柜中的食物，以避免购买已有的食物)” 说明减少家庭食物浪费的第一步是评估现有的食物库存，以避免购买已经拥有的食物。接下来应该介绍如何对每一项食物做出计划。D项中的“having a plan”和上文“Make a plan.”相呼应，说明第一步评估完现有的食物库存后，接下来就要做出计划。所以D项“在那之后，就是为每一种食物制定一个计划。”符合语境。故选D。
38．下文“This can make other produce ripen more quickly and potentially spoil faster. So store these fruits away from other produce.(这可能会使其他农产品更快成熟，并可能更快变质。因此，请将这些水果与其他农产品分开存放)”说明有些水果不适合和其他的农场品放到一起，应该与其他农产品分开存放。空处引出下文中关于水果存放的问题。E项中的“Some fruits”和下文中的“these fruits”相呼应，E项“一些水果在成熟时会释放乙烯气体。”相呼应，而下文中的This指代这件事，说明一些水果在成熟时会释放乙烯气体会让其他农产品更快成熟。故选E。
39．下文“Another big reason is that we throw out edible parts of produce — skins, seeds, leafy tops and stems — that can be incorporated into meals. Chefs are increasingly adapting this root-to-stem style of cooking and it’s something you can do in your own kitchen.(另一个重要原因是，我们丢弃了农产品的可食用部分——皮、种子、叶状顶部和茎——这些部分可以掺入膳食中。厨师们越来越多地采用这种根对茎的烹饪方式，这是你可以在自己的厨房里做的事情)”说明人们丢弃可食用的部分——如皮、种子、绿叶顶部和茎，而这些部分可以加入到餐食中。所以B项“使用植物的所有部分。”适合作本段的主旨句，引导读者关注到利用植物所有部分的重要性。故选B。
40．上文“Date labels are typically a guide for quality and freshness, not food safety. Even so, many people toss out food that has passed its date label. Instead of routinely throwing out foods past the date on the label, people should evaluate the products before eating.(日期标签通常是质量和新鲜度的指南，而不是食品安全。即便如此，许多人还是扔掉了超过日期标签的食物。人们应该在吃之前对产品进行评估，而不是常规地扔掉标签上超过日期的食物)”说明日期标签通常是对质量和新鲜度的指引，而不是食品安全性的标志。空处和前文为因果关系，说明日期标签通常是对质量和新鲜度的指引，因此人们在决定是否丢弃过期食品时应该做出自己的判断。C项“所以用你最好的判断。”符合语境。故选C。
41．A 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．C 46．B 47．C 48．A 49．B 50．D 51．D 52．C 53．D 54．A 55．B
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了肯尼亚斯特拉斯莫尔大学的工程系学生Konde如何将童年对功夫电影的兴趣转化为生活的一部分，并在大学武术俱乐部中取得显著成就的故事。
41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，这项原本只是课外活动的项目已经成为这位学生的一种生活方式。A. lifestyle生活方式；B. circle圈子；C. cell细胞；D. shortcut捷径。根据上文“However, what began as an extracurricular activity has become a”可知，这里指的是学习功夫原本只是课外活动的项目，已经成为Andrew Konde的一种生活方式。故选A。
42．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：长大后，Konde被像成龙这样的传奇人物的英勇所吸引。A. excited兴奋的；B. talented有才能的；C. fascinated着迷的；D. amused被逗乐的。根据下文“by the prowess of legends like Jackie Chan”可知，这里指的是Konde对成龙等传奇人物的英勇感到着迷。故选C。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：2022年，当他考入斯特拉斯莫尔大学时，他对功夫的兴趣得到了提升，因为他加入了武术俱乐部。A. assessed评估；B. admitted录取；C. advanced前进；D. entered进入。根据下文“to Strathmore University in 2022”可知，这里指的是Konde被斯特拉斯莫尔大学录取。故选B。
44．考查动词词义辨析。句意：通过努力工作，他升任为俱乐部主席，并有幸带领他的团队在全国武术锦标赛上获胜，包括去年的全非大学运动会，在那里他们作为总成绩第二好的团队脱颖而出。A. rose上升；B. urged催促；C. rated评价；D. logged记录。根据上文“to become the club’s chairman”可知，这里指的是Konde通过努力工作升任为俱乐部主席。故选A。
45．考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过努力工作，他升任为俱乐部主席，并有幸带领他的团队在全国武术锦标赛上获胜。A. election选举；B. mixture混合物；C. privilege特权，荣幸；D. assistance帮助。根据下文“of leading his team to wins at national martial arts championships”可知，这里指的是Konde有幸带领他的团队在全国武术锦标赛上获胜。have the privilege of doing sth.意为“有幸做某事”。故选C。
46．考查动词词义辨析。句意：通过努力工作，他升任为俱乐部主席，并有幸带领他的团队在全国武术锦标赛上获胜，包括去年的全非大学运动会，在那里他们作为总成绩第二好的团队脱颖而出。A. acknowledged承认；B. emerged出现，脱颖而出；C. expected期待；D. constructed建造。根据下文“as second-best overall team”可知，这里指的是Konde的团队在全非大学运动会上脱颖而出，成为总成绩第二好的团队。故选B。
47．考查动词短语辨析。句意：练习功夫会导致更好的健康和体质，更好的协调性和更高的自尊心。A. relies on依靠；B. combines with结合；C. leads to导致；D. transforms into变成。根据下文“better health and fitness, greater coordination, and higher self-esteem”可知，这里指的是练习功夫会导致一系列好处。故选C。
48．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这些品质对更快乐、更长寿的生活至关重要。A. vital至关重要的；B. effective有效的；C. suitable合适的；D. obvious明显的。根据下文“to a happier, longer life”可知，这里指的是健康、协调性、自尊心等品质对更快乐、更长寿的生活至关重要。故选A。
49．考查名词词义辨析。句意：这位学生获得了属于他的黄带和三枚国际金牌，自两年前首次亮相以来，他还在当地比赛中获得了银牌和铜牌。A. reputation名声；B. name名字；C. wisdom智慧；D. ray光线。根据上文“The student, who has a Yellow Belt and three international gold medals to his”可知，这里指的是Konde获得的荣誉，包括黄带和三枚国际金牌。to one’s name意为“属于某人的（财产、荣誉等）”。故选B。
50．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他认为去年是他功夫练习的高光时刻，因为他被评为肯尼亚轻量级类别的顶尖选手之一。A. coverage覆盖范围；B. outline轮廓；C. motion运动；D. highlight高光时刻。根据下文“of his kung fu practice after he was declared one of Kenya’s top 11 in the featherweight category.”可知，这里指的是Konde去年被评为肯尼亚顶尖选手之一，这是他功夫练习的高光时刻。故选D。
51．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他认为去年是他功夫练习的高光时刻，因为他被评为肯尼亚轻量级类别的顶尖选手之一。A. consumers消费者；B. consultants顾问；C. members成员；D. competitors选手。根据下文“in the featherweight category”可知，这里指的是Konde被评为肯尼亚轻量级类别的顶尖选手之一。故选D。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：功夫起源于中国，是中国传统文化的一部分，在肯尼亚已广受欢迎，尤其是在学龄儿童中。A. Establishing建立；B. Dating追溯到；C. Originating起源；D. Creating创造。根据下文“in China and part of the country’s traditional culture, kung fu has become popular in Kenya”以及常识可知，这里指的是功夫起源于中国。故选C。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们觉得它很有趣，因为它能保持他们的健康，并教他们自卫和自控。A. color颜色；B. size大小；C. number数量；D. shape形状，状态。根据上文“They find it interesting because it keeps them in”以及常识可知，这里指的是功夫能保持他们的健康状态。in shape意为“处于健康状态”。故选D。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：Konde补充说，中国武术是一种独特的运动，涉及手脚的协调动作，这使得这项运动比其他一些运动更可取。A. involve涉及；B. analyse分析；C. represent代表；D. consist构成。根据下文“balanced movements of legs and hands”可知，这里指的是中国武术涉及手脚的协调动作。故选A。
55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Konde补充说，中国武术是一种独特的运动，涉及手脚的协调动作，这使得这项运动比其他一些运动更可取。A. comfortable舒适的；B. preferable更可取的；C. profitable有利可图的；D. capable有能力的。根据上文“Konde adds that Chinese martial arts are a unique kind of exercise and 14 balanced movements of legs and hands, making this exercise”和下文“to some other sporting activities”可知，这里指的是中国武术因其独特的协调动作而比其他一些运动更可取。故选B。
56．it 57．catching 58．to 59．who 60．an 61．to eat 62．curiosity 63．particularly 64．accessible 65．won
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了清代女科学家王贞仪因对数学和天文学的贡献而赢得国际赞誉的事迹。
56．考查代词。句意：每当你谈论历代著名的科学家时，你很可能会遇到一些男性科学家的名字。本空用代词it作形式主语，真正的主语是that引导的主语从句。故填it。
57．考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，在清朝，有一位女性因为对数学和天文学的奉献而引起了国际关注。catch sb’s attention“引起某人的注意”。本句谓语为was，此处为非谓语动词，作后置定语，修饰a female，a female与catch之间是逻辑上的主谓关系，故用现在分词，作后置定语。故填catching。
58．考查介词。句意：然而，在清朝，有一位女性因为对数学和天文学的奉献而引起了国际关注。固定搭配devotion to“对……的奉献”，to是介词。故填to。
59．考查定语从句。句意：她的名字叫王贞仪，是两个多世纪前乾隆年间出生的。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是Wang Zhenyi，指人，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，故用关系代词who引导该从句。故填who。
60．考查冠词。句意：在祖父和父亲的鼓励下，王贞仪很小的时候就成了一个渴望读书的人，她非常喜欢读书，以至于经常忘记吃饭或睡觉。此处泛指“一个渴望读书的人”，且eager以元音音素开头，应用不定冠词an。故填an。
61．考查非谓语动词。句意：在祖父和父亲的鼓励下，王贞仪很小的时候就成了一个渴望读书的人，她非常喜欢读书，以至于经常忘记吃饭或睡觉。从句谓语为forgot，此处为非谓语动词，固定搭配forget to do sth.“忘记要做某事”，本空用eat“吃”的不定式，作forget的宾语。故填to eat。
62．考查名词。句意：虽然王贞仪擅长文学和诗歌，但她对科学也表现出异乎寻常的好奇心。空处应用名词curiosity“好奇心”，作displayed的宾语。故填curiosity。
63．考查副词。句意：在她短暂的一生中，不到三十年，她创作颇丰，尤其是在天文学和数学方面。空处用副词particularly“尤其”，作状语，修饰介词短语on astronomy and mathematics。故填particularly。
64．考查形容词。句意：《德风亭初集》第一卷至今仍可查阅，其中收录了她在天文学和数学方面的一些著名作品。空处用形容词accessible“可查阅的，可获得的”，作表语。故填accessible。
65．考查时态。句意：王贞仪的杰出成就赢得了国际赞誉，1994年，国际天文学联合会以她的名字命名了金星上的一个陨石坑。根据时间状语in 1994可知，空处描述的是过去发生的事情，故时态用一般过去时，谓语用win的过去式。故填won。
66．Dear Sir or Madam,
I am Li Hua, a Chinese student from Xinhua High School. Having known you are recruiting volunteers for the International Day of Disabled Persons, I’m eager to contribute my efforts to this meaningful cause.
Here are my qualifications. First, a sound grasp of Chinese and English enables me to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds. Furthermore, having volunteered in local hospital service projects for 2 years, I develop a deep sense of empathy and a set of skills to care for the disabled. Besides, as a dependable and responsible boy, I will always be dedicated to the tasks assigned to me.
I am confident that my qualifications will make me a suitable candidate for this role. Thank you for considering my application.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
67．Travis was shocked and heartbroken. A burst of sorrow swallowing him, he dragged his heavy legs to the classroom. Mr. Mackings’s misunderstanding weighed on his mind, making him absent-minded in class. It was a relief when the school bell rang. He staggered home as the dark clouds rolled across the sky. At the sight of his mother, so depressed was he that he failed to contain his sadness, bitter tears streaming down. He choked up as he told what had happened. Having learned everything, his mother took a long breath and said firmly, “Don’t worry, dear, I will clarify it.”
The next day, Travis came to school with his mother. The morning golden glow witnessed Mom’s narration, where she explained how deep love Travis nursed for painting and his devotion to this artwork. Only then did Mr. Mackings realize what a silly mistake he had made. A gleam of deep guilt consuming him, he genuinely reached out his hands, “I am terribly sorry. May I have the honor to have your painting back ” A bright smile bloomed as Travis handed it back. The following years saw his incredible progress in painting under his teacher’s guidance. It was this accident that truly bonded them and pushed Travis to go further on the painting road.
