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树德中学高2024级高二下期4月阶段性测试英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. Where will the man go just before lunch on Saturday? A. The dentist’s. B. The dry cleaner’s. C. The library. 2. What will the woman do tonight? A. Have a dinner party. B. Go to bed early. C. Catch a plane. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Skating. B. Eating out. C. Taking a rest. 4. What is the man doing in Paris? A. Giving a sales training course. B. Helping Cindy with her work. C. Working with Cindy in sales. 5. What does the man say about Gina? A. She collected the assignment. B. She helped him with the assignment. C. She handed in the assignment for him. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman think of Sue Grafton’s books? A. Confusing. B. Boring. C. Appealing. 7. How many books in the series has the woman finished? A. 11. B. 14. C. 25. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why is Scott late? A. He took the wrong bus. B. He sheltered from the rain. C. He went to fetch an umbrella. 9. What happened to Scott’s phone? A. It was dead. B. It was left home. C. It couldn’t be charged. 10. Where is Scott now? A. On a bus. B. At home. C. Outside a cafe. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the woman’s opinion of Matilda? A. Disappointing. B. Excellent. C. Touching. 12. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Make a documentary. B. See the film again. C. Watch a TV program. 13. Why does the man like The Blue Planet? A. The shooting is amazing. B. The scenes are close to life. C. The underwater animals are cute. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What will the speakers probably do? A. Go jogging. B. Go camping. C. Go climbing. 15. What kind of weather is the worst for the trip? A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Foggy. 16. What kind of coat will the woman take? A. A thick one. B. A waterproof one. C. A cotton one. 17. What is said about cotton T-shirts? A. They dry too slowly. B. They are light to carry. C. They are easy to get wet. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When can students see Naomi in the evening? A. On Mondays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Thursdays. 19. Which advisor is available if you forget to make an appointment? A. Naomi. B. Louise. C. Tony. 20. Who should consider meeting Tony? A. Students who are freshmen. B. Students who are stressed out. C. Students who are busy during the day. 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 Solutions    Products    Community    About    Download See the world together Be My Eyes connects blind and low-vision users who want sighted assistance with volunteers and companies willing to help, anywhere in the world, through live video and artificial intelligence. Blind and low-vision: Access visual information with ease Use your smartphone to request video support any time. Just take a picture of a product, and connect with a volunteer or simply use the built-in function Be My AI to describe it. Volunteers: Support people when they need it most You can support those who are blind or low-vision when they need it most. Join our community and change someone’s life today. Businesses: Offer accessible customer experiences Connecting your customer service with Be My AI can solve up to 90% of cases automatically and save your time and costs by 60%. Or route your customers with accessibility needs smoothly through to your specialists. Be My Eyes’ goal is to make the world more accessible to people with vision loss. We couldn’t do this without your help. Buy our goods Help keep Be My Eyes free by buying our official goods. You’ll find T-shirts, stickers and more - and they ship worldwide. Browse Be a translator Help us make the app accessible for more people in their native language. Translate Spread the word Invite your friends, family or co-workers. Share 7,536,743 660,439 150+ 180+ Volunteers Blind &low-vision Countries Languages 1. What is the aim of Be My Eyes? A. To explore new video and AI applications. B. To promote global communication. C. To facilitate help for the visually challenged. D. To increase the sales of official goods. 2. Adopting Be My AI, businesses can ______. A. tailor products to customers’ needs. B. improve efficiency at a lower cost. C. gain more experienced specialists. D. conduct automatic team training. 3. What can readers do to support Be My Eyes? A. Purchase its service. B. Spread native languages. C. Upload live video D. Recommend the app. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了Be My Eyes这一应用程序，该程序通过实时视频和人工智能技术，将需要视力帮助的盲人和视力低下者与世界各地的志愿者和愿意提供帮助的公司连接起来。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Be My Eyes connects blind and low-vision users who want sighted assistance with volunteers and companies willing to help, anywhere in the world, through live video and artificial intelligence.(Be My Eyes通过实时视频和人工智能技术，将需要视力帮助的盲人和视力低下者与世界各地愿意提供帮助的志愿者和公司连接起来)”以及最后一段“Be My Eyes’ goal is to make the world more accessible to people with vision loss.(Be My Eyes的目标是让视力丧失者更容易接触世界)”可知，Be My Eyes的目标是帮助视障人士。故选C项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Businesses: Offer accessible customer experiences部分中“Connecting your customer service with Be My AI can solve up to 90% of cases automatically and save your time and costs by 60%.(将您的客户服务与Be My AI连接起来，可以自动解决高达90%的案件，并节省60%的时间和成本)”可知，采用Be My AI，企业可以提高效率并降低成本。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格最后一栏中“Spread the word(传播这个消息)”和“Invite your friends, family or co-workers. Share(邀请你的朋友、家人或同事。分享)”可知，读者可以通过推荐这个应用程序来支持Be My Eyes。故选D项。 B Dr. Suzannah paused outside the examining room, hearing a mother’s trembling voice through the door. “But what do we do now?” The specialist’s response was calm but unconcerned again. Suzannah had seen this too many times — families leaving diagnoses (诊断) with nowhere to go, no one to turn to. This was why Mind the Gap had to be different. Instead of just handing families resource lists, Suzannah built the program on a simple, vital belief: when a family is drowning in fear and confusion after a diagnosis, they don’t need a checklist first — they need someone who’s walked their path, and someone who listens before guiding instead of leading with paperwork. One morning, Suzannah received a call from David, a single father whose young daughter had just been diagnosed with global developmental delay. He sounded tense, overwhelmed. “I don’t even know what questions to ask”, he admitted. Suzannah didn’t just send information — she sent Linda, whose own son had thrived (茁壮成长) against similar odds. Linda showed up at David’s door with two coffees and no judgment. “Let’s start with what she loves. What makes her laugh?” she said. Weeks later, Suzannah watched from across the room at a Mind the Gap family gathering as David lifted his daughter high in the air — both of them laughing. He caught Suzannah’s eye and mouthed, “Thank you”. But the true moment of a professional milestone came when Suzannah was named the Haggerty-Friedman Professor, which hadn’t had another host for a long time since Dr. Smith passed away. Standing at the podium (领奖台), she looked out at the audience — filled not only with colleagues but with parents and children she’d served. “This isn’t my professorship”, she said, her voice clear and steady. “It’s ours. It belongs to the mothers who show up with coffee and courage, the fathers who learn to advocate, the children who remind us that every small step is a victory.” She ended with Dr. Smith’s favorite words, the ones she now lived by: “True healing doesn’t happen in a clinic — it happens in the community.” 4. Why was Mind the Gap founded? A. To fund medical research for children. B. To simplify complex medical paperwork. C. To assist specialists with their diagnoses. D. To connect families with experienced guides. 5. How did Linda primarily help David? A. By guiding and taking over the treatment. B. By listening and sharing personal experiences. C. By offering some food and diagnostic solutions. D. By studying his daughter’s interest and amusing her. 6. What can we infer about Suzannah? A. She is an administrator to create resource lists. B. She is a medical researcher focused on diagnoses. C. She is an inspiring public speaker and award winner. D. She is an advocate for systemic change in patient care. 7. What is the passage mainly about? A. The new host of a respected professorship. B. A doctor’s award-winning medical research. C. A treatment program featuring human connection. D. The journey of a medical researcher pushing herself. 【答案】4. D 5. B 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Suzannah博士创立Mind the Gap项目，通过连接有经验的指导者和家庭来提供支持，并因此获得奖项的故事。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“This was why Mind the Gap had to be different. Instead of just handing families resource lists, Suzannah built the program on a simple, vital belief: when a family is drowning in fear and confusion after a diagnosis, they don’t need a checklist first — they need someone who’s walked their path, and someone who listens before guiding instead of leading with paperwork.(这就是为什么Mind the Gap必须与众不同。Suzannah没有只是给家庭提供资源清单，而是基于一个简单而重要的信念建立了这个项目：当一个家庭在诊断后陷入恐惧和困惑时，他们首先需要的不是清单，而是需要一个和他们有相似经历的人，一个在指导之前先倾听的人，而不是用文件来指导)”可知，Mind the Gap成立是为了将家庭与有经验的指导者联系起来。故选D。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Suzannah didn’t just send information — she sent Linda, whose own son had thrived (茁壮成长) against similar odds. Linda showed up at David’s door with two coffees and no judgment. “Let’s start with what she loves. What makes her laugh?” she said.(Suzannah不仅仅是发送信息，她还派了Linda去，Linda自己的儿子也在类似的困境中茁壮成长。Linda带着两杯咖啡出现在David家门口，没有评判。“让我们从她喜欢的东西开始。什么让她笑？”她说)”可知，Linda通过倾听和分享个人经历来帮助David。故选B。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“This was why Mind the Gap had to be different. Instead of just handing families resource lists, Suzannah built the program on a simple, vital belief: when a family is drowning in fear and confusion after a diagnosis, they don’t need a checklist first — they need someone who’s walked their path, and someone who listens before guiding instead of leading with paperwork.(这就是为什么Mind the Gap必须与众不同。Suzannah没有只是给家庭提供资源清单，而是基于一个简单而重要的信念建立了这个项目：当一个家庭在诊断后陷入恐惧和困惑时，他们首先需要的不是清单，而是需要一个和他们有相似经历的人，一个在指导之前先倾听的人，而不是用文件来指导)”和最后一段“She ended with Dr. Smith’s favorite words, the ones she now lived by: “True healing doesn’t happen in a clinic — it happens in the community.”(她以Smith博士最喜欢的话作为结尾，这也是她现在所信奉的：“真正的治愈不是发生在诊所里，而是发生在社区里。”)”可知，Suzannah不仅创立了注重人文关怀的项目，还在演讲中强调治愈发生在社区里，表明她倡导系统性变革，关注患者家庭的整体需求。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第二段“This was why Mind the Gap had to be different. Instead of just handing families resource lists, Suzannah built the program on a simple, vital belief: when a family is drowning in fear and confusion after a diagnosis, they don’t need a checklist first — they need someone who’s walked their path, and someone who listens before guiding instead of leading with paperwork.(这就是为什么Mind the Gap必须与众不同。Suzannah没有只是给家庭提供资源清单，而是基于一个简单而重要的信念建立了这个项目：当一个家庭在诊断后陷入恐惧和困惑时，他们首先需要的不是清单，而是需要一个和他们有相似经历的人，一个在指导之前先倾听的人，而不是用文件来指导)”可知，文章主要讲述了Suzannah博士创立Mind the Gap项目，通过连接有经验的指导者和家庭来提供支持，并因此获得奖项的故事。由此可知，C选项“A treatment program featuring human connection.(一个以人际关系为特色的治疗项目)”最符合文章主旨。故选C。 C Across the United States, thousands of buildings are taking advantage of cutting-edge batteries constructed from one of the planet’s most fundamental substances: ice. During off-peak hours when electricity rates are low, these batteries freeze water, and when energy demand and cost rise, facility operators power off conventional expensive chillers (冷却器) and use the stored ice for cooling. A typical structure contributes approximately one-fifth of its electrical consumption to cooling, as reported by the International Energy Agency. By transferring energy usage to periods of lower cost, major buildings can reduce annual power expenses by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Additionally, this approach minimises reliance on electricity generated by the most polluting fossil fuel power stations. To date, ice-based energy storage has primarily been carried out in offices, hospitals, hotels, and other large facilities with centralised air conditioning, owing to the substantial spatial requirements of the batteries. For instance, a system in the basement of a New-York-City banking high-rise comprises approximately 100 water tanks, each comparable in size to a standard parking space, according to Holly Paeper, president of the American commercial HVAC division at Trane Technologies. Nevertheless, this drawback is gradually being addressed. Nostromo Energy, a manufacturer specializing in ice batteries, has engineered “Ice Brick” units designed for tighter spaces. Meanwhile, California-based Ice Energy has deployed (部署) thousands of its “Ice Bear” systems in single-story locations and intends to introduce a more compact model for residential use later this year. Currently, the expansion of this technology is chiefly restricted by regional climate conditions and pricing strategy. Buildings situated in colder climates may operate cooling systems infrequently. Moreover, if power companies do not apply time-varying electricity rates or offer financial stimulation for demand reduction during peak periods, ice batteries may not deliver significant economic benefits. However, in suitable markets, ice batteries can be integrated with other energy storage technologies to enhance grid (电网) reliability and meet growing electrical demand. 8. What aspect of ice batteries is mainly talked about in paragraph 1? A. The cheap source. B. The production process. C. The operating principle. D. The application example. 9. Why does the author mention “100 tanks” in paragraph 3? A. To show the system’s advancement. B. To illustrate the battery’s limitation. C. To explain energy storage procedures. D. To highlight the ice production method. 10. What does the underlined word “compact” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Small-sized. B. Low-cost. C. High-powered. D. Well-designed. 11. What strategy may promote the application of the ice battery? A. Increasing funding for power plants. B. Offering off-peak electricity discounts. C. Improving regional climate conditions. D. Banning conventional cooling systems. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，本文介绍冰电池的工作原理、应用现状与局限性，探讨其如何通过转移用电时间降低成本并减少对污染能源的依赖。 【8题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“During off-peak hours when electricity rates are low, these batteries freeze water, and when energy demand and cost rise, facility operators power off conventional expensive chillers (冷却器) and use the stored ice for cooling.(在电价较低的非高峰时段，这些电池会冻结水，当能源需求和成本上升时，设施操作员会关闭传统的昂贵冷却器，并使用储存的冰进行冷却)”可知，本段主要解释冰电池如何在电价低时制冰、电价高时用冰制冷，即其运行原理。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“To date, ice-based energy storage has primarily been carried out in offices, hospitals, hotels, and other large facilities with centralised air conditioning, owing to the substantial spatial requirements of the batteries. For instance, a system in the basement of a New-York-City banking high-rise comprises approximately 100 water tanks, each comparable in size to a standard parking space, according to Holly Paeper, president of the American commercial HVAC division at Trane Technologies.(迄今为止，基于冰的能源储存主要在办公室、医院、酒店和其他有中央空调的大型设施中进行，因为电池对空间的要求很大。例如，据Trane Technologies美国商业暖通空调部门总裁Holly Paeper介绍，纽约市一座高层银行地下室的一个系统由大约100个水箱组成，每个水箱的大小与一个标准停车位相当)”可知，冰电池系统需要大量空间 （“100 tanks”为例），说明其目前主要适用于大型建筑，因此举例是为了强调其空间局限性。故选B。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。第四段中“Nostromo Energy, a manufacturer specializing in ice batteries, has engineered “Ice Brick” units designed for tighter spaces. Meanwhile, California-based Ice Energy has deployed (部署) thousands of its “Ice Bear” systems in single-story locations(专门生产冰电池的Nostromo Energy设计了一种名为“Ice Brick”的电池，用于更狭小的空间。与此同时，总部位于加州的Ice Energy已经在单层建筑中部署了数千个“Ice Bear”系统)”提到Nostromo公司设计用于“tighter spaces”的电池，且Ice Energy计划推出“smaller version”, 因此“compact”意为“小型的”。故选A。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。最后一段中“Moreover, if power companies do not apply time-varying electricity rates or offer financial stimulation for demand reduction during peak periods, ice batteries may not deliver significant economic benefits.(此外，如果电力公司不采用分时电价或在高峰时期提供财政刺激以减少需求，冰电池可能不会带来显着的经济效益)”指出，若电力公司不提供“分时电价”或高峰时段节能激励，冰电池难以节省费用，由此可知，非高峰时段电价折扣可促进冰电池的应用。故选B。 D Most people believe their beliefs and opinions are logical and impartial based on years of experience and objective analysis of the information available. In reality, we are all subject to confirmation bias — the tendency to interpret new information as confirmation of our existing beliefs while subconsciously ignoring evidence that proves them wrong. The brain does this to protect our self-worth, making us feel confident and in control. But if left unexamined, confirmation bias can often negatively affect our decision-making process. A big part of my coaching practice is helping clients question their current belief systems, even though it feels terrible in the moment, so they can benefit from changed beliefs in the long run. Many clients have never examined their beliefs, and they don’t even know the repetitive thoughts driving their confirmation bias. They just think that’s the way they are. I help them see that what they’ve been thinking true their whole lives is not necessarily true and they don’t have to keep believing that if it is not serving them in life. The problem with confirmation bias is that facts don’t change our beliefs. Even where there is plentiful evidence to prove our belief wrong, our brain will dismiss it as an exception.We are unwilling to change our beliefs because often that requires changing our identity, which we naturally resist. The only way to change a belief is a conscious decision to do so. However, reinterpreting reality is tiring. Our underlying current of thought has become habitual in a way that takes very little energy from us. Changing our beliefs requires a lot of energy and discomfort. If you want to change, you need to understand your confirmation bias and put effort into changing your default (默认) thinking. Your new focused thinking will take more work. You will initially resist it. But eventually, your intentional thought will become your new belief system. And then your confirmation bias will work to your advantage as your brain will be looking for evidence to confirm beliefs that are helping you improve your life, as opposed to holding you back. 12. What is a feature of confirmation bias according to paragraph 1? A. It promotes logical thinking. B. It contributes to objective judgment. C. It weighs new evidence heavily. D. It processes information selectively. 13. What can be learned about many of the author’s clients? A. They are unaware of their mental habits. B. They are unwilling to admit mistakes. C. They rarely have repetitive thoughts. D. They refuse to examine their beliefs. 14. What can we infer from the passage about people’s resistance to changing beliefs? A. It mainly comes from the fear of losing self-confidence. B. It is closely related to people’s sense of identity. C. It can be easily overcome with the help of a coach. D. It results from the lack of sufficient evidence against beliefs. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Confirmation Bias: Its Impact and Overcoming Strategies B. How to Change Your Belief System Effectively C. The Role of Coaching in Correcting Confirmation Bias D. Why Facts Fail to Change Our Beliefs 【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍确认偏误的特征与成因，说明其对决策的负面影响，还讲述作者为客户提供的相关指导，并给出克服该偏误、建立正向认知的方法。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“In reality, we are all subject to confirmation bias — the tendency to interpret new information as confirmation of our existing beliefs while subconsciously ignoring evidence that proves them wrong. (事实上，我们都受确认偏误的影响——这种倾向会将新信息解读为对现有信念的印证，同时下意识地忽略证明这些信念错误的证据。)”可知，确认偏误的一个特征是会选择性地处理信息。故选D项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Many clients have never examined their beliefs, and they don’t even know the repetitive thoughts driving their confirmation bias. They just think that’s the way they are. (许多客户从未审视过自己的信念，甚至不知道是哪些重复的想法催生了他们的确认偏误。他们只是觉得自己本来就是这样。)”可知，作者的许多客户并未意识到自身的思维习惯。故选A项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“We are unwilling to change our beliefs because often that requires changing our identity, which we naturally resist. (我们不愿改变自己的信念，因为这往往需要改变自我认同，而这是我们本能会抗拒的。)”可知，人们抗拒改变信念与自身的自我认同感密切相关。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，第一段介绍确认偏误的定义、特征及负面影响，第二段讲述作者帮助客户审视信念、认识确认偏误的相关做法，第三段分析人们抗拒改变信念的原因，第四段给出克服确认偏误、建立正向思维的方法，可知“确认偏误：其影响与克服策略”最适合作为文章标题。故选A项。 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。 The Power of Happiness: Protecting Your Heart Scientists have long known that having a cheerful personality is good for your health. A positive outlook on life is linked to a healthier heart and longer life. ____16____ Now, two new studies published this week have found specific healthy behaviors that explain the link. Previous research has found that people who are optimistic, have a sense of purpose and are satisfied with their lives have a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. ____17____ These healthy habits in turn protect their hearts, according to studies involving nearly 5,000 people. One study looked at how a sense of purpose affects our health. Having a reason to get up in the morning, such as work or caring for a loved one, is known to protect against heart attacks and stroke. The new research found that those with a higher sense of purpose were more likely to have lower levels of cortisol (皮质醇) and fewer inflammation (炎症) signs in their blood. ____18____ The second study, of 700 people, showed that optimistic people had significantly lower blood sugar and cholesterol (胆固醇) levels. These are two key risk factors for heart disease. Optimists also tended to be more physically active and less likely to smoke. “These studies prove that happiness and life satisfaction influence our physical health,” said Dr. Julia Boehm from Harvard University. Happier people have lower risk factors for heart disease. ____19____ But can miserable people learn to be happy? Experts believe yes. Simple techniques like recording good daily events or performing random kindness can boost happiness. ____20____ So next time you feel down, remember: looking on the bright side could save your life. A. Both of them are linked to a higher risk of heart disease. B. Being unhappy can increase the levels of stress hormones. C. This is probably because they take better care of themselves. D. But how happiness protects the heart has long been a mystery. E. Optimism is a quality that can be developed, not unchangeable. F. They are more likely to eat well, exercise regularly and sleep better. G. People with strong purpose seldom suffer from serious heart problems. 【答案】16. D 17. F 18. A 19. C 20. E 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了幸福感和生活满意度对心脏健康的保护作用，通过两项新研究解释了幸福感如何通过影响生理指标和健康行为来降低心脏病风险，并指出乐观品质是可以后天培养的。 【16题详解】 上文“Scientists have long known that having a cheerful personality is good for your health. A positive outlook on life is linked to a healthier heart and longer life.(科学家早就知道开朗的性格对健康有益。积极的人生观与更健康的心脏和更长的寿命有关)”指出快乐对健康有益这一已知事实，D选项“But how happiness protects the heart has long been a mystery.(但快乐如何保护心脏长期以来一直是个谜)”与上文构成转折，提出问题——快乐保护心脏的机制尚不清楚；下文“Now, two new studies published this week have found specific healthy behaviors that explain the link.(现在，本周发表的两项新研究发现了解释这种联系的具体健康行为)”承接D选项，指出新研究揭示了其中的机制，上下文语意连贯。故选D项。 【17题详解】 上文“Previous research has found that people who are optimistic, have a sense of purpose and are satisfied with their lives have a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke.(先前的研究发现，乐观、有目标感且对生活满意的人患心脏病和中风的风险较低)”指出积极心态与低风险相关，F选项“They are more likely to eat well, exercise regularly and sleep better.(他们更有可能吃得好、定期锻炼和睡得更好)”承接上文，解释原因——这些人的健康行为更佳；下文“These healthy habits in turn protect their hearts, according to studies involving nearly 5,000 people.(根据一项涉及近5000人的研究，这些健康习惯反过来保护了他们的心脏)”中的“These healthy habits”指代F选项中提到的饮食、锻炼和睡眠习惯，上下文逻辑一致。故选F项。 【18题详解】 上文“The new research found that those with a higher sense of purpose were more likely to have lower levels of cortisol (皮质醇) and fewer inflammation (炎症) signs in their blood.(新研究发现，目标感更强的人更有可能具有较低水平的皮质醇和较少的血液炎症迹象)”指出目标感强的人生理指标更健康，A选项“Both of them are linked to a higher risk of heart disease.(这两者都与较高的心脏病风险相关)”承接上文，说明皮质醇和炎症迹象与心脏病风险的关系，解释了为什么目标感强能保护心脏——因为降低了这些风险因素，其中“Both of them”指代上文的“cortisol”和“inflammation signs”，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。 【19题详解】 上文““These studies prove that happiness and life satisfaction influence our physical health,” said Dr. Julia Boehm from Harvard University. Happier people have lower risk factors for heart disease.(哈佛大学的Julia Boehm博士表示：“这些研究证明，幸福感和生活满意度会影响我们的身体健康。”更快乐的人患心脏病的风险因素更低)”总结了研究发现，C选项“This is probably because they take better care of themselves.(这很可能是因为他们更好地照顾自己)”承接上文，解释更快乐的人风险因素更低的原因——更好的自我照顾，其中“This”指代上文中更快乐的人风险因素更低这一现象，上下文逻辑一致。故选C项。 【20题详解】 上文“Experts believe yes. Simple techniques like recording good daily events or performing random kindness can boost happiness.(专家们认为可以。简单的方法，如记录日常好事或随机行善，可以提升幸福感)”指出幸福感可以通过练习提升，E选项“Optimism is a quality that can be developed, not unchangeable.(乐观是一种可以培养的品质，并非一成不变)”承接上文，进一步强调乐观是可塑的、可发展的，与上文“can boost happiness”相呼应；下文“So next time you feel down, remember: looking on the bright side could save your life.(所以下次你感到沮丧时，请记住：看到光明的一面可以挽救你的生命)”中的“remember: looking on the bright side”与E选项中的“Optimism can be developed”相呼应，鼓励读者培养乐观心态，上下文语意连贯。故选E项。 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。 The dismissal letter (解雇信) trembled in my hand. Meanwhile, the company logo was clouded by tears that carried the smell of burnt coffee and ____21____. At thirty-two, I was ____22____ from the Vice President position I’d struggled for six years to achieve. Three weeks into unemployment, I kept cleaning coffee rings off my desk — marks of ____23____ late-night work sessions. One morning, Rosella, my close friend, marched into my apartment, holding a coffee pot and a bag of Ethiopian coffee beans. “Let’s learn to make something real. Then we’ll talk about living.” she said softly but ____24____, which is a(n) ____25____ comfort in my otherwise bitter days. What began as a distraction became a(n) ____26____. I learned how the minerals in water might affect the flavor, and how the foam on a cappuccino whispered truths that office reports never ____27____. The real ____28____ point arrived during a cupping (品鉴) session at a Queens Café. When I described a flavor as “layoffs after a company merger (合并) hidden in chocolate tones”, the owner of the café, a former Wall Street analyst, nodded and said: “You ____29____ the stories in the coffee beans.” Six months later, my coffee shop “Layoff Latte Art” was ____30____. It serves special drinks ____31____ career challenges: one for those switching careers midlife and another symbolizing startup pains. Each cup comes with a note about the beans’ journey from mountain to cup, and space for customers to write their own ____32____ of starting over. It’s ____33____ to read the experiences that people share. The anxiety ____34____, replaced by rhythmic hum of the coffee machine. Now, when the morning light hits the milk jug just right, I no longer see the shadow of my former high-achieving self. ____35____, I see a woman who, just like the coffee beans, allows herself to be transformed into something richer, deeper, and far braver. 21. A. shame B. liberty C. relief D. comfort 22. A. turned off B. laid off C. cut off D. put off 23. A. careless B. fearless C. hopeless D. countless 24. A. formally B. hesitantly C. firmly D. respectfully 25. A. cold B. secure C. welcoming D. odd 26. A. association B. celebration C. inspiration D. contribution 27. A. bent B. captured C. accepted D. hid 28. A. turning B. breaking C. meeting D. shining 29. A. hear B. read C. taste D. write 30. A. born B. bought C. discovered D. exhibited 31. A. facing B. handling C. mirroring D. predicting 32. A. recipes B. reports C. secrets D. stories 33. A. shocking B. demanding C. frustrating D. amazing 34. A. grew B. eased C. spread D. remained 35. A. Instead B. Moreover C. Meanwhile D. Therefore 【答案】21. A 22. B 23. D 24. C 25. C 26. C 27. B 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. D 33. D 34. B 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者失业后开咖啡店重获新生的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，公司标志被泪水模糊，泪水带着烧焦的咖啡味和羞愧的味道。A. shame羞愧；B. liberty自由；C. relief宽慰；D. comfort舒适。根据前文“The dismissal letter (解雇信) trembled in my hand.”可知，作者被解雇了，因此感到羞愧。故选A。 【22题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：32岁的我被解雇了，失去了我奋斗了六年才得到的副总裁职位。A. turned off关闭；B. laid off解雇；C. cut off切断；D. put off推迟。根据前文“The dismissal letter (解雇信) trembled in my hand.”可知，作者被解雇了。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：失业三周后，我一直在清理桌子上的咖啡渍——那是无数个深夜工作留下的痕迹。A. careless粗心的；B. fearless无畏的；C. hopeless绝望的；D. countless无数的。根据前文“the Vice President position I’d struggled for six years to achieve”以及后文“late-night work sessions”可知，作者之前有很多个深夜都在工作。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：“让我们学做点真正的东西吧。然后我们再谈生活。”她温柔而坚定地说，在我那段苦涩的日子里，这是一种暖心的安慰。A. formally正式地；B. hesitantly犹豫地；C. firmly坚定地；D. respectfully恭敬地。根据前文“softly but”可知，此处与softly形成转折，表示Rosella说话虽然温柔但是很坚定。故选C。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“让我们学做点真正的东西吧。然后我们再谈生活。”她温柔而坚定地说，在我那段苦涩的日子里，这是一种暖心的安慰。A. cold寒冷的；B. secure安全的；C. welcoming温暖的，欢迎的；D. odd奇怪的。根据后文“comfort in my otherwise bitter days”可知，在作者苦涩的日子里，Rosella的话是一种温暖的安慰。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：起初只是为了分散注意力，后来却成了灵感。A. association协会；B. celebration庆祝；C. inspiration灵感；D. contribution贡献。根据后文“I learned how the minerals in water might affect the flavor, and how the foam on a cappuccino whispered truths that office reports never”、“Six months later, my coffee shop “Layoff Latte Art” was”可知，作者从学习制作咖啡中学到了很多，并拥有了自己的咖啡店，因此这成了作者的灵感。故选C。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我了解到水中的矿物质如何影响味道，以及卡布奇诺上的泡沫如何诉说着办公室报告从未捕捉到的真相。A. bent弯曲；B. captured捕捉；C. accepted接受；D. hid隐藏。根据前文“how the foam on a cappuccino whispered truths that office reports never”可知，指咖啡能传达报告无法表达的情感。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：真正的转折点出现在皇后区一家咖啡馆的品鉴会上。A. turning转折；B. breaking打破；C. meeting见面；D. shining闪耀。根据后文“When I described a flavor as “layoffs after a company merger (合并) hidden in chocolate tones”, the owner of the café, a former Wall Street analyst, nodded and said: “You ______ the stories in the coffee beans.””可知，作者在品鉴会上描述了一种味道，得到了咖啡馆老板的认可，因此这是作者的转折点。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：你读懂了咖啡豆里的故事。A. hear听见；B. read读懂；C. taste品尝；D. write写。根据前文“When I described a flavor as “layoffs after a company merger (合并) hidden in chocolate tones”, the owner of the café, a former Wall Street analyst, nodded”可知，店主认为她能从咖啡中品出人生故事，是读懂了其中深意。故选B。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：六个月后，我的咖啡店“Layoff Latte Art”诞生了。A. born出生，诞生；B. bought买；C. discovered发现；D. exhibited展览。根据前文“Six months later, my coffee shop “Layoff Latte Art” was”和后文“It serves special drinks”可知，作者的咖啡店开张了，因此此处表示咖啡店诞生了。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：它提供特殊饮品，反映职业挑战：一种是为那些中年转行的人准备的，另一种象征着创业的痛苦。A. facing面对；B. handling处理；C. mirroring反映；D. predicting预测。根据后文“one for those switching careers midlife and another symbolizing startup pains”可知，咖啡店提供的特殊饮品反映了职业挑战。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每杯咖啡都附有一张关于咖啡豆从山上到杯中的旅程的便条，以及让顾客写下自己重新开始的故事的空间。A. recipes食谱；B. reports报告；C. secrets秘密；D. stories故事。根据后文“of starting over”、“read the experiences that people share”可知，后文描述读到人们分享的经历，与之呼应，此处表示让顾客写下自己重新开始的故事，即讲述自己的经历。故选D。 【33题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：读到人们分享的经历真是令人惊叹。A. shocking令人震惊的；B. demanding要求高的；C. frustrating令人沮丧的；D. amazing令人惊叹的。根据后文“read the experiences that people share”可知，读到人们分享的经历是令人惊叹的。故选D。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：焦虑减轻了，取而代之的是咖啡机有节奏的嗡嗡声。A. grew成长；B. eased减轻；C. spread传播；D. remained保持。根据后文“replaced by rhythmic hum of the coffee machine”、“I see a woman who, just like the coffee beans, allows herself to be transformed into something richer, deeper, and far braver”可知，由后文积极心态可知焦虑减轻。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：相反，我看到一个女人，就像咖啡豆一样，允许自己被变成更丰富、更深邃、更勇敢的东西。A. Instead相反；B. Moreover此外；C. Meanwhile同时；D. Therefore因此。根据前文“Now, when the morning light hits the milk jug just right, I no longer see the shadow of my former high-achieving self.”以及后文“I see a woman who, just like the coffee beans, allows herself to be transformed into something richer, deeper, and far braver.”可知，前句说不再看到过去的影子，后句展现新的自己，为转折关系。故选A。 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As China’s first tea-themed world heritage site, the Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests in Pu’er comprises five large-scale, well-preserved old tea forests. Recent years ____36____ (witness) growing global recognition of this unique landscape. What sets this place apart from other tea-growing regions is the ____37____ (tire) efforts of locals to preserve traditional farming methods while ____38____ (protect) biodiversity. But this recognition didn’t come easily — the region once faced threats from deforestation. ____39____ turned out that the ancient practice of understory planting is vital to conservation. Local farmers allow small, shade-tolerant tea trees to thrive under the protection of taller trees native ____40____ this land. This technique, ____41____ (base) on centuries of knowledge, creates a sustainable land-use system ____42____ the complementary use of natural resources in the mountainous environment is permitted. The existence of this traditional farming system has dramatically slowed biodiversity ____43____ (lose) in the region. ____44____ (combat) threats from climate change and unsustainable development, authorities have established protected areas and restricted tourist numbers. The priority goes to the abolition of harmful agricultural practices. This heritage site represents _____45_____ exceptional example of human interaction with a challenging environment. 【答案】36. have witnessed 37. tireless 38. protecting 39. It 40. to 41. based 42. where 43. loss 44. To combat 45. an 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要说明了普洱古茶林文化景观获世界认可，当地坚持林下种植，兼顾传统农耕与生物多样性保护，还采取措施应对气候等威胁，是人地和谐的典范。 【36题详解】 考查时态。句意：近年来，这一独特的自然景观已得到全球范围内的越来越多的认可。根据上文Recent years可知为现在完成时，主语为years，助动词用have。故填have witnessed。 【37题详解】 考查形容词。句意：使这个地方与其他茶叶产区有所不同的，是当地居民不懈的努力，他们既致力于传承传统的种植方法，又致力于保护生物多样性。修饰名词efforts，表示“不知疲倦的”用形容词tireless，作定语。故填tireless。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：使这个地方与其他茶叶产区有所不同的，是当地居民不懈的努力，他们既致力于传承传统的种植方法，又致力于保护生物多样性。此处protect与locals构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填protecting。 【39题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：结果表明，这种古老的林下植物种植方式对于保护工作至关重要。固定句型It turned out that…表示“结果是……”。故填It。 【40题详解】 考查固定短语。句意：当地的农民让那些耐阴的小型茶树在本地特有的高大树木的遮蔽下得以茁壮成长。短语native to表示“原产于……”。故填to。 【41题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：这种技术基于数百年的经验积累而形成，它构建了一个可持续的土地利用体系，在这种体系中，在山区环境中对自然资源的互补利用是被允许的。短语be based on表示“基于……”，过去分词作定语。故填based。 【42题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：这种技术基于数百年的经验积累而形成，它构建了一个可持续的土地利用体系，在这种体系中，在山区环境中对自然资源的互补利用是被允许的。定语从句修饰先行词system，在从句作地点状语，故填where。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：这种传统的农业模式的存在极大地减缓了该地区生物多样性的丧失速度。作动词的宾语，用名词loss。故填loss。 【44题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了应对气候变化带来的威胁以及不可持续的发展模式，相关当局设立了保护区，并限制了游客数量。此处combat作目的状语，用不定式，首字母大写。故填To combat。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：这一遗产地展现了人类与恶劣环境相互作用的独特范例。此处example为泛指，且exceptional是发音以元音音素开头的单词。故填an。 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，为迎接4月22日世界地球保护日，你校将举办以“Back to Nature”主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇英文演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1．亲近自然的意义； 2．分享自身经历。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Back to nature Good morning, everyone! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening! 【答案】范文 Back to nature Good morning, everyone! What does nature bring us? For me, it offers far more than just beautiful scenery. A walk through the woods can soothe a troubled mind, while the fresh air fills us with renewed energy. I still recall one weekend when I sat by a stream, listening to the birds sing. In that moment, my worries faded away, and I felt truly connected to the world around me. Nature has the power to heal, to inspire, and to remind us what really matters. So let’s step outside, embrace the natural world, and cherish this precious gift we’re blessed with. Thank you for your listening! 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇英文演讲稿参赛，分享亲近自然的意义以及自身经历。 【详解】1.词汇积累 回想起：recall→recollect 宝贵的：precious→valuable 珍惜：cherish→value 重要：matter→count 2.句式拓展 句型转换 原句：A walk through the woods can soothe a troubled mind, while the fresh air fills us with renewed energy. 拓展句：A walk through the woods, which can soothe a troubled mind, makes the fresh air fill us with renewed energy. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I still recall one weekend when I sat by a stream, listening to the birds sing.（运用了when引导时间状语从句） 【高分句型2】Nature has the power to heal, to inspire, and to remind us what really matters.（运用了what引导宾语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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 participated in an international exchange program. A Spanish girl named Sofia came to live with my family for several weeks first, and later I stayed at her home in Spain. I was a bit nervous about the new life, but I was mostly excited about this special overseas experience. However, after the first few days of excitement, I began to experience clear cultural differences, which made me feel anxious and homesick. One problem was the language barrier. I couldn’t speak Spanish and Sofia was the only person in the family that I could communicate with in English, so I often felt lonely and helpless. The greatest challenge came from the food and dining time. In China, I usually had dinner at 6:00 pm, but in Spain, they had dinner as late as 10:00 pm, which made me feel extremely hungry every evening. Besides, I was a very picky eater. Although I ate meat, I was not brave enough to try strange or new foods. Unfortunately, most Spanish dishes were heavy in meat, with only a few kinds of vegetables. Potatoes were their most common and favorite food. One night, the dinner table was filled with the smell of roasted meat and potatoes, the same old things I’d grown tired of. Unable to bear it any more, I turned to Sofia and said quietly, “Sofia, I’m not very hungry tonight.” “You don’t look quite well, Jenny. Is everything all right?” Sofia asked, looking worried. “I’m fine. No worries,” I replied and headed back to my room. I curled up in bed and missed the tasty dumplings made by my mother. There was no Chinese restaurant nearby, so the only thing I could do was draw some dumplings on a piece of paper, as if I had really enjoyed them, and then I threw the paper into the dustbin. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When back from school the next day, I was amazed by what I had seen. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hearing what Sofia said, tears welled up in my eyes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 When back from school the next day, I was amazed by what I had seen. On the table were plates of food which looked quite familiar, just like what I had drawn on the paper the previous night. Sofia’s family were looking at me with big smiles. Noticing my confusion, she explained, “I happened to see your drawing in the dustbin and guessed that you were homesick, so we tried making that food for you. We hope it can make you feel better.” Hearing what Sofia said, tears welled up in my eyes. I hugged her tightly, saying “Thank you so much!” Then I picked up one of the “dumplings” and took a bite. The stuffing was still potato and toasted meat, but strangely, this time I found it so delicious. We together enjoyed a wonderful dinner that night. The rest of the days slipped by pleasantly as I kept exploring and trying new things. I still often recall that special dinner even after all these years. It was their kindness that eased my homesickness and bridged the cultural gap. I will treasure this warm memory forever. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在高中时参加国际交换项目，与西班牙女孩索菲亚（Sofia）家庭互换居住的经历。作者起初对海外生活充满期待，但很快因文化差异感到焦虑和想家，具体体现在语言障碍、饮食差异等方面。作者通过描述一次因无法忍受晚餐而谎称不饿、最终在房间画饺子解馋的细节，生动展现了跨文化适应中的挑战与孤独感。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第二天回到学校后，我被眼前的情景惊呆了。”可知，第一段可描写作者看到桌上食物后的反应和索菲亚的解释。 ②由第二段首句内容“听到索菲亚说的话，我的眼眶湿润了。”可知，第二段可描写作者品尝食物和品尝完以后的感悟。 2.续写线索：食物和作者的画一样——索菲亚解释——作者拥抱索菲亚——品尝食物——享受晚餐——感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①解释：explain/illustrate ②拥抱：hug/hold/wrap up ③回想：recall/look back on 情绪类 ①困惑：confusion/puzzlement ②愉快地：pleasantly/merrily 【点睛】[高分句型1] On the table were plates of food which looked quite familiar, just like what I had drawn on the paper the previous night. (地点状语前置的完全倒装句，which引导的限制性定语从句和what引导的宾语从句) [高分句型2] It was their kindness that eased my homesickness and bridged the cultural gap. (强调句型) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 树德中学高2024级高二下期4月阶段性测试英语试题 考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分 第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话读两遍。 1. Where will the man go just before lunch on Saturday? A. The dentist’s. B. The dry cleaner’s. C. The library. 2. What will the woman do tonight? A. Have a dinner party. B. Go to bed early. C. Catch a plane. 3. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Skating. B. Eating out. C. Taking a rest. 4. What is the man doing in Paris? A. Giving a sales training course. B. Helping Cindy with her work. C. Working with Cindy in sales. 5. What does the man say about Gina? A. She collected the assignment. B. She helped him with the assignment. C. She handed in the assignment for him. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. What does the woman think of Sue Grafton’s books? A. Confusing. B. Boring. C. Appealing. 7. How many books in the series has the woman finished? A. 11. B. 14. C. 25. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. Why is Scott late? A. He took the wrong bus. B. He sheltered from the rain. C. He went to fetch an umbrella. 9. What happened to Scott’s phone? A. It was dead. B. It was left home. C. It couldn’t be charged. 10. Where is Scott now? A. On a bus. B. At home. C. Outside a cafe. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. What is the woman’s opinion of Matilda? A. Disappointing. B. Excellent. C. Touching. 12. What does the man suggest the woman do? A. Make a documentary. B. See the film again. C. Watch a TV program. 13. Why does the man like The Blue Planet? A. The shooting is amazing. B. The scenes are close to life. C. The underwater animals are cute. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What will the speakers probably do? A. Go jogging. B. Go camping. C. Go climbing. 15. What kind of weather is the worst for the trip? A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Foggy. 16. What kind of coat will the woman take? A. A thick one. B. A waterproof one. C. A cotton one. 17. What is said about cotton T-shirts? A. They dry too slowly. B. They are light to carry. C. They are easy to get wet. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. When can students see Naomi in the evening? A. On Mondays. B. On Wednesdays. C. On Thursdays. 19. Which advisor is available if you forget to make an appointment? A. Naomi. B. Louise. C. Tony. 20. Who should consider meeting Tony? A. Students who are freshmen. B. Students who are stressed out. C. Students who are busy during the day. 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 Solutions    Products    Community    About    Download See the world together Be My Eyes connects blind and low-vision users who want sighted assistance with volunteers and companies willing to help, anywhere in the world, through live video and artificial intelligence. Blind and low-vision: Access visual information with ease Use your smartphone to request video support any time. Just take a picture of a product, and connect with a volunteer or simply use the built-in function Be My AI to describe it. Volunteers: Support people when they need it most You can support those who are blind or low-vision when they need it most. Join our community and change someone’s life today. Businesses: Offer accessible customer experiences Connecting your customer service with Be My AI can solve up to 90% of cases automatically and save your time and costs by 60%. Or route your customers with accessibility needs smoothly through to your specialists. Be My Eyes’ goal is to make the world more accessible to people with vision loss. We couldn’t do this without your help. Buy our goods Help keep Be My Eyes free by buying our official goods. You’ll find T-shirts, stickers and more - and they ship worldwide. Browse Be a translator Help us make the app accessible for more people in their native language. Translate Spread the word Invite your friends, family or co-workers. Share 7,536,743 660,439 150+ 180+ Volunteers Blind &low-vision Countries Languages 1. What is the aim of Be My Eyes? A. To explore new video and AI applications. B. To promote global communication. C. To facilitate help for the visually challenged. D. To increase the sales of official goods. 2. Adopting Be My AI, businesses can ______. A. tailor products to customers’ needs. B. improve efficiency at a lower cost. C. gain more experienced specialists. D. conduct automatic team training. 3. What can readers do to support Be My Eyes? A. Purchase its service. B. Spread native languages. C. Upload live video D. Recommend the app. B Dr. Suzannah paused outside the examining room, hearing a mother’s trembling voice through the door. “But what do we do now?” The specialist’s response was calm but unconcerned again. Suzannah had seen this too many times — families leaving diagnoses (诊断) with nowhere to go, no one to turn to. This was why Mind the Gap had to be different. Instead of just handing families resource lists, Suzannah built the program on a simple, vital belief: when a family is drowning in fear and confusion after a diagnosis, they don’t need a checklist first — they need someone who’s walked their path, and someone who listens before guiding instead of leading with paperwork. One morning, Suzannah received a call from David, a single father whose young daughter had just been diagnosed with global developmental delay. He sounded tense, overwhelmed. “I don’t even know what questions to ask”, he admitted. Suzannah didn’t just send information — she sent Linda, whose own son had thrived (茁壮成长) against similar odds. Linda showed up at David’s door with two coffees and no judgment. “Let’s start with what she loves. What makes her laugh?” she said. Weeks later, Suzannah watched from across the room at a Mind the Gap family gathering as David lifted his daughter high in the air — both of them laughing. He caught Suzannah’s eye and mouthed, “Thank you”. But the true moment of a professional milestone came when Suzannah was named the Haggerty-Friedman Professor, which hadn’t had another host for a long time since Dr. Smith passed away. Standing at the podium (领奖台), she looked out at the audience — filled not only with colleagues but with parents and children she’d served. “This isn’t my professorship”, she said, her voice clear and steady. “It’s ours. It belongs to the mothers who show up with coffee and courage, the fathers who learn to advocate, the children who remind us that every small step is a victory.” She ended with Dr. Smith’s favorite words, the ones she now lived by: “True healing doesn’t happen in a clinic — it happens in the community.” 4. Why was Mind the Gap founded? A. To fund medical research for children. B. To simplify complex medical paperwork. C. To assist specialists with their diagnoses. D. To connect families with experienced guides. 5. How did Linda primarily help David? A. By guiding and taking over the treatment. B. By listening and sharing personal experiences. C. By offering some food and diagnostic solutions. D. By studying his daughter’s interest and amusing her. 6. What can we infer about Suzannah? A. She is an administrator to create resource lists. B. She is a medical researcher focused on diagnoses. C. She is an inspiring public speaker and award winner. D. She is an advocate for systemic change in patient care. 7. What is the passage mainly about? A. The new host of a respected professorship. B. A doctor’s award-winning medical research. C. A treatment program featuring human connection. D. The journey of a medical researcher pushing herself. C Across the United States, thousands of buildings are taking advantage of cutting-edge batteries constructed from one of the planet’s most fundamental substances: ice. During off-peak hours when electricity rates are low, these batteries freeze water, and when energy demand and cost rise, facility operators power off conventional expensive chillers (冷却器) and use the stored ice for cooling. A typical structure contributes approximately one-fifth of its electrical consumption to cooling, as reported by the International Energy Agency. By transferring energy usage to periods of lower cost, major buildings can reduce annual power expenses by hundreds of thousands of dollars. Additionally, this approach minimises reliance on electricity generated by the most polluting fossil fuel power stations. To date, ice-based energy storage has primarily been carried out in offices, hospitals, hotels, and other large facilities with centralised air conditioning, owing to the substantial spatial requirements of the batteries. For instance, a system in the basement of a New-York-City banking high-rise comprises approximately 100 water tanks, each comparable in size to a standard parking space, according to Holly Paeper, president of the American commercial HVAC division at Trane Technologies. Nevertheless, this drawback is gradually being addressed. Nostromo Energy, a manufacturer specializing in ice batteries, has engineered “Ice Brick” units designed for tighter spaces. Meanwhile, California-based Ice Energy has deployed (部署) thousands of its “Ice Bear” systems in single-story locations and intends to introduce a more compact model for residential use later this year. Currently, the expansion of this technology is chiefly restricted by regional climate conditions and pricing strategy. Buildings situated in colder climates may operate cooling systems infrequently. Moreover, if power companies do not apply time-varying electricity rates or offer financial stimulation for demand reduction during peak periods, ice batteries may not deliver significant economic benefits. However, in suitable markets, ice batteries can be integrated with other energy storage technologies to enhance grid (电网) reliability and meet growing electrical demand. 8. What aspect of ice batteries is mainly talked about in paragraph 1? A. The cheap source. B. The production process. C. The operating principle. D. The application example. 9. Why does the author mention “100 tanks” in paragraph 3? A. To show the system’s advancement. B. To illustrate the battery’s limitation. C. To explain energy storage procedures. D. To highlight the ice production method. 10. What does the underlined word “compact” in paragraph 4 mean? A. Small-sized. B. Low-cost. C. High-powered. D. Well-designed. 11. What strategy may promote the application of the ice battery? A. Increasing funding for power plants. B. Offering off-peak electricity discounts. C. Improving regional climate conditions. D. Banning conventional cooling systems. D Most people believe their beliefs and opinions are logical and impartial based on years of experience and objective analysis of the information available. In reality, we are all subject to confirmation bias — the tendency to interpret new information as confirmation of our existing beliefs while subconsciously ignoring evidence that proves them wrong. The brain does this to protect our self-worth, making us feel confident and in control. But if left unexamined, confirmation bias can often negatively affect our decision-making process. A big part of my coaching practice is helping clients question their current belief systems, even though it feels terrible in the moment, so they can benefit from changed beliefs in the long run. Many clients have never examined their beliefs, and they don’t even know the repetitive thoughts driving their confirmation bias. They just think that’s the way they are. I help them see that what they’ve been thinking true their whole lives is not necessarily true and they don’t have to keep believing that if it is not serving them in life. The problem with confirmation bias is that facts don’t change our beliefs. Even where there is plentiful evidence to prove our belief wrong, our brain will dismiss it as an exception.We are unwilling to change our beliefs because often that requires changing our identity, which we naturally resist. The only way to change a belief is a conscious decision to do so. However, reinterpreting reality is tiring. Our underlying current of thought has become habitual in a way that takes very little energy from us. Changing our beliefs requires a lot of energy and discomfort. If you want to change, you need to understand your confirmation bias and put effort into changing your default (默认) thinking. Your new focused thinking will take more work. You will initially resist it. But eventually, your intentional thought will become your new belief system. And then your confirmation bias will work to your advantage as your brain will be looking for evidence to confirm beliefs that are helping you improve your life, as opposed to holding you back. 12. What is a feature of confirmation bias according to paragraph 1? A. It promotes logical thinking. B. It contributes to objective judgment. C. It weighs new evidence heavily. D. It processes information selectively. 13. What can be learned about many of the author’s clients? A. They are unaware of their mental habits. B. They are unwilling to admit mistakes. C. They rarely have repetitive thoughts. D. They refuse to examine their beliefs. 14. What can we infer from the passage about people’s resistance to changing beliefs? A. It mainly comes from the fear of losing self-confidence. B. It is closely related to people’s sense of identity. C. It can be easily overcome with the help of a coach. D. It results from the lack of sufficient evidence against beliefs. 15. Which of the following is the best title for the passage? A. Confirmation Bias: Its Impact and Overcoming Strategies B. How to Change Your Belief System Effectively C. The Role of Coaching in Correcting Confirmation Bias D. Why Facts Fail to Change Our Beliefs 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。 The Power of Happiness: Protecting Your Heart Scientists have long known that having a cheerful personality is good for your health. A positive outlook on life is linked to a healthier heart and longer life. ____16____ Now, two new studies published this week have found specific healthy behaviors that explain the link. Previous research has found that people who are optimistic, have a sense of purpose and are satisfied with their lives have a reduced risk of heart disease and stroke. ____17____ These healthy habits in turn protect their hearts, according to studies involving nearly 5,000 people. One study looked at how a sense of purpose affects our health. Having a reason to get up in the morning, such as work or caring for a loved one, is known to protect against heart attacks and stroke. The new research found that those with a higher sense of purpose were more likely to have lower levels of cortisol (皮质醇) and fewer inflammation (炎症) signs in their blood. ____18____ The second study, of 700 people, showed that optimistic people had significantly lower blood sugar and cholesterol (胆固醇) levels. These are two key risk factors for heart disease. Optimists also tended to be more physically active and less likely to smoke. “These studies prove that happiness and life satisfaction influence our physical health,” said Dr. Julia Boehm from Harvard University. Happier people have lower risk factors for heart disease. ____19____ But can miserable people learn to be happy? Experts believe yes. Simple techniques like recording good daily events or performing random kindness can boost happiness. ____20____ So next time you feel down, remember: looking on the bright side could save your life. A. Both of them are linked to a higher risk of heart disease. B. Being unhappy can increase the levels of stress hormones. C. This is probably because they take better care of themselves. D. But how happiness protects the heart has long been a mystery. E. Optimism is a quality that can be developed, not unchangeable. F. They are more likely to eat well, exercise regularly and sleep better. G. People with strong purpose seldom suffer from serious heart problems. 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。 The dismissal letter (解雇信) trembled in my hand. Meanwhile, the company logo was clouded by tears that carried the smell of burnt coffee and ____21____. At thirty-two, I was ____22____ from the Vice President position I’d struggled for six years to achieve. Three weeks into unemployment, I kept cleaning coffee rings off my desk — marks of ____23____ late-night work sessions. One morning, Rosella, my close friend, marched into my apartment, holding a coffee pot and a bag of Ethiopian coffee beans. “Let’s learn to make something real. Then we’ll talk about living.” she said softly but ____24____, which is a(n) ____25____ comfort in my otherwise bitter days. What began as a distraction became a(n) ____26____. I learned how the minerals in water might affect the flavor, and how the foam on a cappuccino whispered truths that office reports never ____27____. The real ____28____ point arrived during a cupping (品鉴) session at a Queens Café. When I described a flavor as “layoffs after a company merger (合并) hidden in chocolate tones”, the owner of the café, a former Wall Street analyst, nodded and said: “You ____29____ the stories in the coffee beans.” Six months later, my coffee shop “Layoff Latte Art” was ____30____. It serves special drinks ____31____ career challenges: one for those switching careers midlife and another symbolizing startup pains. Each cup comes with a note about the beans’ journey from mountain to cup, and space for customers to write their own ____32____ of starting over. It’s ____33____ to read the experiences that people share. The anxiety ____34____, replaced by rhythmic hum of the coffee machine. Now, when the morning light hits the milk jug just right, I no longer see the shadow of my former high-achieving self. ____35____, I see a woman who, just like the coffee beans, allows herself to be transformed into something richer, deeper, and far braver. 21. A. shame B. liberty C. relief D. comfort 22. A. turned off B. laid off C. cut off D. put off 23. A. careless B. fearless C. hopeless D. countless 24. A. formally B. hesitantly C. firmly D. respectfully 25. A. cold B. secure C. welcoming D. odd 26. A. association B. celebration C. inspiration D. contribution 27. A. bent B. captured C. accepted D. hid 28. A. turning B. breaking C. meeting D. shining 29. A. hear B. read C. taste D. write 30. A. born B. bought C. discovered D. exhibited 31. A. facing B. handling C. mirroring D. predicting 32. A. recipes B. reports C. secrets D. stories 33. A. shocking B. demanding C. frustrating D. amazing 34. A. grew B. eased C. spread D. remained 35. A. Instead B. Moreover C. Meanwhile D. Therefore 第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个恰当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 As China’s first tea-themed world heritage site, the Cultural Landscape of Old Tea Forests in Pu’er comprises five large-scale, well-preserved old tea forests. Recent years ____36____ (witness) growing global recognition of this unique landscape. What sets this place apart from other tea-growing regions is the ____37____ (tire) efforts of locals to preserve traditional farming methods while ____38____ (protect) biodiversity. But this recognition didn’t come easily — the region once faced threats from deforestation. ____39____ turned out that the ancient practice of understory planting is vital to conservation. Local farmers allow small, shade-tolerant tea trees to thrive under the protection of taller trees native ____40____ this land. This technique, ____41____ (base) on centuries of knowledge, creates a sustainable land-use system ____42____ the complementary use of natural resources in the mountainous environment is permitted. The existence of this traditional farming system has dramatically slowed biodiversity ____43____ (lose) in the region. ____44____ (combat) threats from climate change and unsustainable development, authorities have established protected areas and restricted tourist numbers. The priority goes to the abolition of harmful agricultural practices. This heritage site represents _____45_____ exceptional example of human interaction with a challenging environment. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 46. 假定你是李华，为迎接4月22日世界地球保护日，你校将举办以“Back to Nature”主题的英语演讲比赛。请你写一篇英文演讲稿参赛，内容包括： 1．亲近自然的意义； 2．分享自身经历。 注意： 1．词数80左右； 2．可适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 Back to nature Good morning, everyone! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Thank you for your listening! 第二节（满分25分） 47. 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 participated in an international exchange program. A Spanish girl named Sofia came to live with my family for several weeks first, and later I stayed at her home in Spain. I was a bit nervous about the new life, but I was mostly excited about this special overseas experience. However, after the first few days of excitement, I began to experience clear cultural differences, which made me feel anxious and homesick. One problem was the language barrier. I couldn’t speak Spanish and Sofia was the only person in the family that I could communicate with in English, so I often felt lonely and helpless. The greatest challenge came from the food and dining time. In China, I usually had dinner at 6:00 pm, but in Spain, they had dinner as late as 10:00 pm, which made me feel extremely hungry every evening. Besides, I was a very picky eater. Although I ate meat, I was not brave enough to try strange or new foods. Unfortunately, most Spanish dishes were heavy in meat, with only a few kinds of vegetables. Potatoes were their most common and favorite food. One night, the dinner table was filled with the smell of roasted meat and potatoes, the same old things I’d grown tired of. Unable to bear it any more, I turned to Sofia and said quietly, “Sofia, I’m not very hungry tonight.” “You don’t look quite well, Jenny. Is everything all right?” Sofia asked, looking worried. “I’m fine. No worries,” I replied and headed back to my room. I curled up in bed and missed the tasty dumplings made by my mother. There was no Chinese restaurant nearby, so the only thing I could do was draw some dumplings on a piece of paper, as if I had really enjoyed them, and then I threw the paper into the dustbin. 注意： 1．续写词数应为150左右； 2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 When back from school the next day, I was amazed by what I had seen. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Hearing what Sofia said, tears welled up in my eyes. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $