高級中學名校試卷PAGEPAGE1浙江省臺州十校2024-2025學年高二下學期4月期中英語試題第一部分聽力（共兩節，滿分30分）第一節（共5小題；每小題1.5分，滿分7.5分）聽下面5段對話。每段對話后有一個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽完每段對話后，你都有10秒鐘的時間來回答有關小題和閱讀下一小題。每段對話僅讀一遍。1.Whatdoesthemanwantthewomantodo?A.Savehermoney.B.Buyagiftforhermother.C.Givehimmoreinformation.【答案】C【原文】W:Mother’sDayisaroundthecornerandI’mlookingforagiftformymother.Anysuggestions?M:Well,youhavetotellmeyourmom’slikesanddislikes.Also,what’syourbudget?2.Whatwillthewomandothisevening?A.Cutherhair. B.Cookameal. C.Meethersister.【答案】C【原文】M:Howwouldyoulikeyourhair?W:Alotshorter,please.MysisterwillmakeamealforustonightandIwanttosurpriseherwithanewlook.3.Whyisthemanspeakingtothewoman?A.Toborrowherphone.B.Totellherheisrunninglate.C.Toaskherforthedrivinginstructor’snumber.【答案】A【原文】M:Lily,mybatteryjustdiedandImustcallmydrivinginstructortotellhimIamrunninglate.CanIborrowyourphone?W:Yes,ofcourse.Ihopeyourememberthenumber,becauseIcertainlydon’thaveit.4.Whatisthemanprobablydoing?A.Seeinganeyedoctor. B.Learningmaths. C.Playingagame.【答案】A【原文】W:Lookstraightaheadandreadoutthelettersandnumbersonthelowestline.Canyouseethemclearly?M:Sure,Isee4,L,G,B,O,and7.W:Right.Sothereisnothingwrongwithyoureyes.5.Whatisthemaintopicoftheconversation?A.Theweather. B.Thedrivingtest. C.Theuniversityexam.【答案】B【原文】M:Iheardyouhadpassedthewrittenexamforyourdrivingtest.Welldone!W:Yeah!Ijustneedtopassthepracticaltestnow.Ican’twaittobeabletodrive.I’msickofhavingtowalktomyuniversity,especiallyinthiscoldwinter!第二節（共15小題；每小題1.5分，滿分22.5分）聽下面5段對話或獨白。每段對話或獨白后有幾個小題，從題中所給的A、B、C三個選項中選出最佳選項。聽每段對話或獨白前，你將有時間閱讀各個小題，每小題5秒鐘；聽完后，各小題將給出5秒鐘的作答時間。每段對話或獨白讀兩遍。聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。6.WhattypeofmusicdidDamonAlbarnmakeatthestartofhiscareer?A.Opera. B.Popmusic. C.Rockmusic.7.Whyisn’tTaylorSwiftrespectedaccordingtotheman?A.Sheisyoung. B.Sheisfemale. C.Sheisapopsinger.【答案】6.C7.B【原文】W:DidyouseethatarticlewhereDamonAlbarnsaidthatTaylorSwiftdidn’twriteherownsongs?M:DamonAlbarn?W:Hesangwitharockbandinthe1990s,beforebecomingpartofapopgroup.Then,healsohelpedtocreatethatopera,Monkey:JourneytotheWest.M:Oh,right.W:Well,evenifhe’sagoodmusician,he’sstillwrongaboutTaylorSwift.M:Definitely!Shebeganwritingherownsongsatayoungage.SomeofhersongsarethebestpopsongsIknow!Ithinkmanypeopledon’trespecthertalentsimplybecausesheisafemale.W:Ibetyou’reright!聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。8.HowmuchmoneydoesWillsaveeachmonthwithhisnewprovider?A.$10. B.$15. C.$25.9.WhatisWill’sWi-Fipasswordrelatedto?A.Hisfavoritemovie. B.Hisfavoritebook. C.Hisfavoritesong.【答案】8.A9.A【原文】W:Hey,Will.DidyouchangeyourInternetpassword?IwanttodownloadasongbutcannotconnecttoyourWi-Fi.ItwasworkinglasttimeIwasatyourplace.M:Ohyeah,Ichangedtheprovider.Myoldproviderincreasedtheirpriceto$25permonth.Igotanewdealfor$15permonth,andthespeedisexactlythesame.W:Thatmakessense.Ihateitwhenproviderskeeponincreasingtheirprices.Ihadasimilarproblembefore.M:Yes,that’sashame.W:Sowhatisthenetworkcalled?M:LookforWillHomeandthepasswordisMaverick.W:WhatMaverick?Isitacharacterfromabook?M:No,itisfrommyfavoritemovie,TopGun!W:Ohyes,ofcourse.Ha-ha!Thankyou.聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。10.Howmuchdoesthemealdealcost?A.$9.99. B.$10.99. C.$12.99.11.Howcanthewomanbebestdescribed?A.Shy. B.Casual. C.Friendly.12.Wherearethespeakerslikelytobe?A.Atabank. B.Atacoffeeshop. C.Atashoppingmall.【答案】10.C11.C12.B【原文】W:MayItakeyourorderplease,sir?M:Yes,canIhaveablackcoffeeandalemoncakeplease?W:Sure.CanIinterestyouinourmealdeal?M:Mealdeal?Whatisit?W:Youcanhaveadrink,apancakeandanyhotorcoldsandwichforapriceofjust$12.99.M:Hmm,andhowmuchismyordercurrently?W:$9.99.M:Thatsoundsgreat.CanIhaveahothamandcheesesandwichwithextratomatoes?W:Certainly.Goodchoicebytheway—thatismyfavoritefillingtoo.M:Ha-ha.Greatmindsthinkalike.Areyounewhere?Ihaven’tseenyoubefore.W:Yes,sir.Ijuststartedoneweekago.MynameisBeth.CanItakeyournamepleaseforyourorder?M:Sure,Beth.IamSam.Verynicetomeetyou.W:Metoo.Iwillcallyououtwhenyourorderisready.Willtherebeanythingelse?M:Ok,Beth.聽下面一段較長對話，回答以下小題。13.WhathappenedtoMr.Brown’smobilephone?A.Helostit. B.Itranoutofpower. C.Hechangedthenumber.14.WhatwillMr.Browndonextweek?A.FlytoToronto. B.Haveaninterview. C.Renewhispassport.15.OnwhichclasswillMr.Browntravel?A.Firstclass. B.Businessclass. C.Economyclass.16.Whatistherelationshipbetweenthespeakers?A.Airportcrewandpassenger.B.Interviewerandinterviewee.C.Bossandemployee.【答案】13.C14.B15.B16.A【原文】W:Welcomesir.Heretocheckin?M:Hello,yes.I’monthe1:45p.m.flighttoToronto.W:MayIseeyourpassportplease?M:Hereyougo.W:Oh,Mr.Brown.Wehavebeencallingyousinceyesterdayafternoon.Wasyourphoneoutofpower?Ihavesomebadnewsforyou,I’mafraidM:Ohreally?Mycellphonehasbeenonallday.W:Isthisyourcorrectnumber,endingin954?M:Ohno,Ichangedit.Thatwasmyoldworknumber.Whatistheproblemanyway?Icanstillfly,right?W:I’msosorry,Mr.Brown.Youbookedthisflightthroughyourcompanyaccount,butthecompanyhadseriousfinancialproblems.Andtheyneverpaidfortheflight.Wehadtoreleasetheeconomyclassticketbacktotheopenmarket.M:Yes,Ileftmycompanyalready.ButIhavetogetontheplanetoday.Ihaveajobinterviewnextweek.Isthereanythingyoucando?W:Letmecheck...Thefirstclassticketshavebeensoldouttoo.Inthatcase,Icanonlygetyouonbusinessclass.Butatsuchshortnotice,thepriceiscomingupat$2500.I’msosorryM:I’lltakeit.Imustmaketheinterview.聽下面一段獨白，回答以下小題。17.Whattypeofnewsreportisit?A.Localnews. B.Worldnews. C.Nationalnews.18.Whenwerethetwoteenagerssaved?A.At6:00a.m. B.At10:00a.m. C.At10:00p.m.19.Whosavedthetwoteenagers?A.Adog. B.Alifeguard. C.Apasser-by.20.Whatdoofficialssuggestswimmersdo?A.Avoidbeaches.B.Getintothewaterslowly.C.Keeptheirdogsawayfromrivers.【答案】17.A18.B19.C20.B【原文】Goodevening,it’ssixo’clockonMondaythe4thofAugustandyou’relisteningtoThameFM.Herearethetopstoriesforthelocalarea.TwoteenagerswererescuedfromalakeinColbyatteno’clocka.m.thismorning.Thetwo13-year-oldteenagersgotintodifficultywhileswimming.Theyweresavedbyawomanwhowaspassingbywhilewalkingherdog.Itisreportedthatmorethan10peoplehavediedinthewatersincethecurrentheatwavebegan.Withtemperaturesofupto40℃insomeplaces,moreandmorepeoplearevisitingcoasts,lakesandrivers.Thisleadstomoreandmorewatersafetyaccidents.OfficialsfromtheInternationalSafetyCharityareaskingpeopletotakecarewhenswimmingintheheat.Swimmersshouldavoidlakesandrivers.Theycanchooseswimmingpoolsandsafebeachesbecausetherearelifeguards.Theyshouldalsoenterthewaterslowly,particularlyduringthecurrentheatwave.第二部分閱讀（共兩節，滿分50分）第一節（共15小題；每小題2.5分，滿分37.5分）閱讀下列短文，從每題所給的A、B、C、D四個選項中選出最佳選項。AWithsuchastrongartisticheritage,it’snosurprisethatEnglandknocksitoutoftheparkwhenitcomestoworld-classartgalleries.Thesearethegalleriesyouneedtoaddtoyourmust-visitlist.RoyalAcademyofArts(RA),LondonNotyourstandardgallery,theRoyalAcademyofArtsisledbyartiststopromotenotjusttheappreciationofart,butitspractice.Itisworld-famousforhostingsomeexhibitionsthatgeteveryonetalking.Besides,whatsetstheRAapartisitsengagementwiththepublicthroughparticipatoryexperiences,allowingvisitorstonotonlyviewartbutbecomepartofitininnovativeways.SainsburyCentreforVisualArts,NorwichSittingontheedgeoftheUniversityofEastAnglia’scampus,theSainsburyCentreholdsacollectionofremarkableworksofartspanningover2,000years.InsidetheseminalNormanFosterbuilding,you’llfindartworksfromaroundtheworld,includingsomestunningpiecesofEuropeanmodernartbyDegas,FrancisBacon,andAlbertoGiacometti.YorkshireSculpturePark,WestYorkshireTearinguptherulebookwhenitcomestohowwetraditionallyviewart,theYorkshireSculptureParkstrivestobreakdownbarriersbyshowingworksfromBritishandinternationalartistsintheopenair.SetinhundredsofacresofWestYorkshireparkland,you’llseesculpturesbysomeoftheleadingartistsofthe20thcentury.Whitworth,ManchesterAfterasky-high￡15milliondevelopment,theWhitworthisbecomingoneofthepremiergalleriesinthenorthofEngland.Makingfulluseofitspicturesqueparksetting,thegalleryhasabeautifulartgardenandasculptureterrace(露臺),allwaitingtobeexplored.Insidethegallery,youcanviewanexcitingprogrammeofever-changingexhibitions.21.WhatisspecialabouttheRoyalAcademyofArts?A.Itoffersinteractiveexperiences.B.Itdisplaysworksbyseniorartists.C.Itoccupiesavastspaceinthemuseum.D.Itstagesexhibitionsinatraditionalway.22.WhatdoYorkshireSculptureParkandWhitworthhaveincommon?A.Theyaresmallinscale. B.Theyofferoutdoorsettings.C.Theyfeaturelong-standingworks. D.Theyhostexhibitionsonanannualbasis.23.Whereisthetextprobablytakenfrom?A.Anarttextbook. B.Anartstudent’spaper.C.Apersonaltravelblog. D.Atravelguidebook.【答案】21.A22.B23.D【語篇解讀】這是一篇應用文。文章主要介紹了四個游客必看的英國藝術畫廊?！?1題詳析】細節理解題。根據RoyalAcademyofArts(RA),London部分中“Itisworld-famousforhostingsomeexhibitionsthatgeteveryonetalking.Besides,whatsetstheRAapartisitsengagementwiththepublicthroughparticipatoryexperiences,allowingvisitorstonotonlyviewartbutbecomepartofitininnovativeways.(它以舉辦一些讓每個人都在談論的展覽而聞名于世。此外，RA的獨特之處在于它通過參與式體驗與公眾互動，讓參觀者不僅可以觀看藝術，還可以以創新的方式成為藝術的一部分)”可知，皇家藝術學院的特別之處在于它提供的是一種互動體驗。故選A項?！?2題詳析】細節理解題。根據YorkshireSculpturePark,WestYorkshire部分中“Tearinguptherulebookwhenitcomestohowwetraditionallyviewart,theYorkshireSculptureParkstrivestobreakdownbarriersbyshowingworksfromBritishandinternationalartistsintheopenair.(當談到我們傳統上如何看待藝術時，約克郡雕塑公園打破了規則，通過在露天展示英國和國際藝術家的作品，努力打破障礙)”和Whitworth,Manchester部分中“Makingfulluseofitspicturesqueparksetting,thegalleryhasabeautifulartgardenandasculptureterrace(露臺),allwaitingtobeexplored.(畫廊充分利用其風景如畫的公園環境，擁有一個美麗的藝術花園和一個雕塑露臺,所有這些都有待探索)”可知，約克郡雕塑公園和惠特沃斯畫廊的共同之處在于它們都提供戶外環境。故選B項。【23題詳析】推理判斷題。通讀全文，并根據第一段“Withsuchastrongartisticheritage,it’snosurprisethatEnglandknocksitoutoftheparkwhenitcomestoworld-classartgalleries.Thesearethegalleriesyouneedtoaddtoyourmust-visitlist.(擁有如此強大的藝術遺產，英國在世界一流的藝術畫廊中脫穎而出也就不足為奇了。這些是你需要添加到你的必游列表的畫廊)”可知，這段文本很可能摘自一本旅行指南。故選D項。BBeforearrivinginChina,IhadreadvariousbooksrelatingtoChina,andmyfascinationwereincreasing.Therefore,whenIarrived,Icouldn’thavebeenmoreexcitedtobelivinginthishugehistoricallyandculturallyrichcountry.Thefood,thelandmarks,thebigcitiesandeverydaylife—Icouldn’twaittoexplore.Yetdespitemypassion,learningChinesehadn’tevenenteredmymind.Thiswasn’tlaziness,butratherfearatthethoughtoftryingtolearnwhatisregardedasthemostdifficultlanguageintheworld.Besidesthis,IwaslivinginShanghai,aninternationalcity,withmanypeoplespeakingEnglishasasecondlanguage—IdecidedEnglishwouldbeenough.However,afterayearinChinaIbegantoobservethatwhilemanyforeignersdidnotspeakChinese,therewereplentywhodid.Perhapsitwasachievableafterall?Inaddition,IfeltuncomfortablewithhowmanyChinesepeoplecouldspeakEnglishandyetIcouldn’tevenspeakthemostbasicChinese.Withthesefactorsinmindandathirstforanewchallenge,IdecidedtobeginmylanguagejourneyandmyonlyregretisthatIdidn’tstartearlier.LearningtospeakChineseisn’tasinsurmountableasIoncethought.WhenIspeaktonativeChinesespeakersinChinese,theyalmostalwaysunderstandme,IhavealsonotfoundittoodifficulttoremembercharactersandIamnowevenabletowriteover400characters.ThethingIfindmostchallengingislisteningsincenativespeakerstalkatsuchaspeed.Ican’talwaysunderstandwhat’sbeensaid.MybiggesttakeawayfromlearningChineseisthatit’snotonlyachievablebutcanalsobeenjoyable.LearningChinesenotonlyhelpedmeinday-to-daylife,butdeepenedmyculturalunderstandingofsuchafascinatingcountry.So,toallmynon-ChinesefriendsIsaythis,takeupthechallengeandtaketheleapoffaith.24.Whydidn’ttheauthorlearnChinesewhenhearrivedinChinain2017?A.HeshowednopassionforChina. B.Hewasunwillingtomaketheeffort.C.Heavoidedlearningasecondlanguage. D.Heavoideddoingsomethingdifficult.25.WhatcausedtheauthortolearnChinese?A.Hisregretaboutstartinglearninglate. B.Supportfrommanyfriendsaroundhim.C.Eagernesstotakeupthechallenge. D.Athirsttoprovehisgiftforlanguage.26.Whatdoestheunderlinedword“insurmountable”inthe5thparagraphmean?A.Valueless. B.Difficult. C.Unnecessary. D.Unacceptable.27.Whatcanwelearnfromtheauthor’sexperience?A.Lovebreaksdowndifficulties. B.Hardworkpaysoff.C.Hardworkisthekeytosuccess. D.Braveryopensupanewworld.【答案】24.D25.C26.B27.D【語篇解讀】這是一篇記敘文。作者一開始到中國時因為懼怕困難而不想學習中文，但是在中國一年后作者決定接受這個挑戰，在認真學習后，作者發現學習中文不僅對其日常生活有幫助，而且加深了自己對這個迷人國家的文化理解?！?4題詳析】細節理解題。根據第三段前兩句“Yetdespitemypassion,learningChinesehadn’tevenenteredmymind.Thiswasn’tlaziness,butratherfearatthethoughtoftryingtolearnwhatisregardedasthemostdifficultlanguageintheworld.(盡管我對中文充滿熱情，但我從未想過要學習中文。這并不是懶惰，而是一想到要學習被認為是世界上最難的語言就害怕。)”可知，作者2017年到中國時不學中文是因為他逃避做困難的事情。故選D?！?5題詳析】細節理解題。根據第四段最后一句“Withthesefactorsinmindandathirstforanewchallenge,IdecidedtobeginmylanguagejourneyandmyonlyregretisthatIdidn’tstartearlier.(考慮到這些因素和對新挑戰的渴望，我決定開始我的語言之旅，我唯一的遺憾是我沒有早點開始。)”可知，對新挑戰的渴望促使作者開始學習中文。故選C?！?6題詳析】詞句猜測題。根據第五段第一句中的“asIoncethought(像我原本以為的)”和第三段前兩句“Yetdespitemypassion,learningChinesehadn’tevenenteredmymind.Thiswasn’tlaziness,butratherfearatthethoughtoftryingtolearnwhatisregardedasthemostdifficultlanguageintheworld.(盡管我對中文充滿熱情，但我從未想過要學習中文。這并不是懶惰，而是一想到要學習被認為是世界上最難的語言就害怕。)”可知，此處是指學習中文并不像“我”原本以為的那樣難，所以insurmountable意為“困難的”。故選B?！?7題詳析】推理判斷題。根據最后一段最后兩句“LearningChinesenotonlyhelpedmeinday-to-daylife,butdeepenedmyculturalunderstandingofsuchafascinatingcountry.So,toallmynon-ChinesefriendsIsaythis,takeupthechallengeandtaketheleapoffaith.(學習中文不僅對我的日常生活有幫助，而且加深了我對這個迷人國家的文化理解。所以，我要對我所有的非中國朋友說，接受挑戰，大膽地邁出信念的一步。)”可知，從作者的經歷中可以了解到勇敢接受挑戰會打開新世界的大門。故選D。CInthevastdigitallandscape,Googlestandsasatoweringgiantofinnovationandcreativity.Amongitsmanyofferings,onestandsoutforitsabilitytocharm,educate,andcelebratethediversityofhumanculture—theGoogleDoodle(涂鴉).Thisartisticproject,whichhasevolvedfromsimplestillimagestoanimatedpictures,interactivegames,andshortvideos,hasturnedtheusualactofsearchingtheinternetintoanenjoyablejourneythroughhistory,culture,and,importantly,theEnglishlanguage.TheideaofGoogleDoodlebeganinthelate1990s,whenthecompany’sfounders,LarryPageandSergeyBrin,wantedtoaddatouchoffunandpersonalitytotheirsearchengine.ThefirstGoogleDoodle,createdin1998tomarktheBurningManFestival,wasthestartofatraditionthathassincebecomeknownforitscreativity,diversityanduserengagement.EachGoogleDoodleisamasterpiece,designedandpublishedbyanydoodleronlinetobringoutthecertainthemeeveryyear.FrompayingrespecttoliterarygreatslikeMarkTwainandDickenstomarkingkeymomentsinworldwidehistory,suchasthe2008BeijingOlympics,GoogleDoodlesshowtheglobalinfluenceofEnglishandcolorfulculturalroots.OneofthemostamazingthingsaboutGoogleDoodleisitsabilitytomixtheEnglishlanguagewithartisticexpression.ManyDoodlesincludecleverwordplay,literaryquotes,andhistoricalreferences,encouraginguserstoexploretheeventsandcelebritiesmoredeeply.Forexample,aDoodlecelebratingthelifeandworksofWilliamShakespearemightshowfamousquotesfromhisplays,invitinguserstodiveintotherichworldofElizabethanliterature.Inconclusion,GoogleDoodleismorethanjustavisualdelight.Throughitscharmingdesigns,andinteractivefeatures,itinvitesustoexplore,appreciate,andcelebratethediversetraditionsthathaveshapedoursharedhumanheritage.Itservesasabridgeconnectingthedigitalworldwithhumanemotionsandmemories,makingeverysearchapotentialdiscoveryofbeautyandmeaning.28.WhatcanyoudoonGoogleDoodle?A.Learnhowtodoodle. B.Celebrateallfestivals.C.Enjoyshortvideos. D.StudytheEnglishlanguage.29.WhydidLarryPageandSergeyBrincreateGoogleDoodle?A.TomakeGooglefunnyandpersonalized.B.TomarktheBurningManFestivalin1988.C.Tocelebrateacertainthemeeveryyear.D.ToshowtheglobalinfluenceofGoogle.30.Whatdoesparagraph4mainlytalkabout?A.OnekeytechniqueofGoogleDoodle.B.OnecommonsubjectofGoogleDoodle.C.OneamazingcapabilityofGoogleDoodle.D.OneartisticrepresentativeofGoogleDoodle.31.Inwhichcolumnofamagazinecanyouprobablyfindthistext?A.Creativity&Art. B.Language&Culture.C.Festivals&Celebrations. D.Emotions&Memories.【答案】28.C29.A30.C31.A【語篇解讀】本文是一篇說明文。介紹了“GoogleDoodle”谷歌涂鴉的歷史起源、內容、發展、價值及意義等?！?8題詳析】細節理解題。根據第一段“Thisartisticproject,whichhasevolvedfromsimplestillimagestoanimatedpictures,interactivegames,andshortvideos,hasturnedtheusualactofsearchingtheinternetintoanenjoyablejourneythroughhistory,culture,and,importantly,theEnglishlanguage.(這個藝術項目從簡單的靜態圖像演變為動畫圖片、互動游戲和短視頻，將通常的互聯網搜索行為變成了一次愉快的歷史、文化之旅，更重要的是，了解英語。)”可知，GoogleDoodle上人們可以享受到動畫圖片、互動游戲和短視頻。故選C?！?9題詳析】細節理解題。根據第二段“TheideaofGoogleDoodlebeganinthelate1990s,whenthecompany’sfounders,LarryPageandSergeyBrin,wantedtoaddatouchoffunandpersonalitytotheirsearchengine.(GoogleDoodle的想法始于20世紀90年代末，當時該公司的創始人LarryPage和SergeyBrin想給他們的搜索引擎增添一點樂趣和個性。)”可知，LarryPage和SergeyBrin想讓谷歌變得有趣和個性化所以創辦了GoogleDoodle。故選A?！?0題詳析】主旨大意題。根據第四段“OneofthemostamazingthingsaboutGoogleDoodleisitsabilitytomixtheEnglishlanguagewithartisticexpression.(GoogleDoodle最令人驚奇的事情之一是它能夠將英語語言與藝術表達相結合。)”可知，第四段主要講述GoogleDoodle的一個驚人的功能。故選C?！?1題詳析】推理判斷題。根據最后一段“Inconclusion,GoogleDoodleismorethanjustavisualdelight.Throughitscharmingdesigns,andinteractivefeatures,itinvitesustoexplore,appreciate,andcelebratethediversetraditionsthathaveshapedoursharedhumanheritage.(總之，GoogleDoodle不僅僅是視覺上的愉悅。通過其迷人的設計和互動功能，它邀請我們探索、欣賞和慶祝塑造了我們共同的人類遺產的各種傳統。)”可知，本文主要介紹GoogleDoodle融合了創意與藝術的故事，由此推斷這篇文章會在創意與藝術專欄。故選A。DOnekeyelementofhumanlanguageistheconnectionofwordswithmeanings.Scientistshadlongthoughtthatunlikeourwords,animalvocalizations(發出的聲音)wereinvoluntary,showingthefeelingsoftheanimalwithoutcommunicatinganyotherinformation.However,overthelastfortyyears,manystudieshaveshownthatdifferentanimalshavedifferentcallswithspecificmeanings.Interestingly,themostimpressivearebirds.Manybirdspeciesusedifferentalarmcallsfordifferentpredators(捕食性動物).Japanesetits,whichnestintreeholes,haveonecallthatcausestheiryoungtolowerdowntoavoidbeingpulledoutofthenestbycrows,andanothercallfortreesnakesthatsendstheyoungjumpingoutofthenestcompletely.Andblack-cappedchickadeeschangethenumberof“dees”intheircalls

toindicatethesizeandthreatofpredators.Besidesalarmcalls,manybirdspeciesuserecruitmentcallsthatgatherothermembersoftheirspecies.Japanesetitsaddalarmcallstorecruitmentcallstocreateasortofcalltoarm,gatheringtheirpartnermemberstoattackanddriveoffapredator.Whenthebirdshearthiscall,theyapproachthecallerwhilescanningfordanger.ScientistsledbyProfessorToshitakaSuzukiofKyotoUniversitydiscoveredthattheorderofthecombinedcallsmatterstotheJapanesetits.WhenSuzuki’steamplayedarecorded

“alarm+recruitment”calltotits,itgetsamuchstrongerresponsethana

“recruitment+alarm”call.However,thiscouldsimplybeexplainedbythebirdsrespondingtothecombinedcallswithoutknowingthepartsofthecombination,butthescientiststriedtoclarifythisquestionfromdifferentangles.32.Whatdoweknowaboutanimalvocalizations?A.Theyareproducedunconsciously.B.Theylackmeaningfulinformation.C.Theyaredifficultforscientiststounderstand.D.Theyareconnectedwithparticularmeanings.33.Howdoesthewriterdevelopparagraph2?A.Bytheorderoftime. B.Bytheorderofspace.C.Byprovidingexamples. D.Bymakingcomparisons.34.What’sthereactionofJapanesetitstoapredator?A.Theyjumpoutoftheirnestsimmediately.B.Theychangethenumberof“dees”intheircalls.C.Theycombinealarmcallswithrecruitmentcalls.D.Theyapproachthepredatorwhilelookingfordanger.35.Whatwillthetexttalkaboutnext?A.Otherreasonsforthebirds’differentresponses.B.VarioushabitsandcharacteristicsofJapanesetits.C.Diversecombinationsofanimals’vocalizations.D.Theimportanceofthe“recruitment+alarm”call.【答案】32.D33.C34.C35.A【語篇解讀】這是一篇說明文，介紹了關于鳥類語言的研究，發現鳥類語言也有含義，并且語言順序也很重要。【32題詳析】細節理解題。根據文章第一段“manystudieshaveshownthatdifferentanimalshavedifferentcallswithspecificmeanings(許多研究表明，不同的動物有不同的叫聲和特定的含義)”可知，動物發出的聲音是有特定含義的，故選D項?！?3題詳析】推理判斷題。根據文章第二段“Manybirdspeciesusedifferentalarmcallsfordifferentpredators(許多鳥類對不同的捕食者發出不同的警報)”可知本段將介紹許多鳥類對不同的捕食者使用不同的警報，后文作者舉例Japanesetits以及black-cappedchickadees的語言和行為說明此觀點，故選C項?！?4題詳析】細節理解題。根據文章第三段“Japanesetitsaddalarmcallstorecruitmentcallstocreateasortofcalltoarm,gatheringtheirpartnermemberstoattackanddriveoffapredator.(日本山雀在招募呼叫中增加了警報呼叫，以制造一種武裝呼叫，召集伙伴攻擊并趕走捕食者)”可知日本山雀在招募叫聲中加入了警報叫聲來應對捕食者，故選C項?！?5題詳析】推理判斷題。根據文章最后一段“However,thiscouldsimplybeexplainedbythebirdsrespondingtothecombinedcallswithoutknowingthepartsofthecombination,butthescientiststriedtoclarifythisquestionfromdifferentangles(然而，這可以簡單地解釋為鳥類對組合叫聲的反應，而不知道組合的組成部分，但科學家們試圖從不同的角度來澄清這個問題)”可知，后文將繼續介紹關于鳥類語言相關的研究，科學家們將從其他角度來分析這個問題，即探索鳥類有不同反應的背后原因，故選A項。第二節（共5小題：每小題2.5分，滿分12.5分）閱讀下面短文，從短文后的選項中選出可以填入空白處的最佳選項。選項中有兩項為多余選項。HopontheSilentWalkingTrendSilentwalkinginvolveswalkingoutdoorswithoutdistractionslikemusicorconversations,focusingonthemind-body-natureconnection.___36___That’saslower,lower-impactwaytorelaxandisgreatforfitness.Here’severythingyouneedtoknowaboutthetrend.Selectanaturalsettingandfullyengageyoursenses.Forreapingthementalhealthbenefits,itisrecommendedtofindaquietandpeacefulnaturallocation.___37___Meanwhile,consciouslyobservingthesights,sounds,smells,andphysicalsensationsduringthewalkcansignificantlyimpactcognitiveandemotionalwell-being.Tostimulatethemind,considerexploringdifferentroutesthanusual.Withoutyourfavouritepodcastorplaylist,youmightslipintoboredomonyourwalk.___38___Anditmightevenbegoodforyourbrain.Scientistsapplaudthevirtuesofboredomforbrainhealth,believingthatitboostscreativityandimprovessocialconnections.Andifyoudogetbored,restassuredthatitshowsyou’vedisconnectedfromexternaldistractions.Gowithit,andmakesureyoutakeadifferentrouteeachtime—it’llkeepyoumotivated.Startoffwithfive-minutesilentwalksandeventuallybuilduptothirtyminutes.Ifyou’reusuallyaheadphonewearer,itwillfeelsuperweirdtowalkwithoutyourgo-totunes,butgiveyourselfasecondtoadjust.Chancesare,onceyou’reafewminutesintoyoursilentwalk,you’llfeelthemagickickin.___39___Regularreflectionandongoingdocumentationareessential.Aftercompletingasilentwalk,taketimetoreflectuponanyemergingthoughts,feelings,orinsights.___40___Journalingabouttheexperiencecanalsosolidifyconnectionsbetweenthoughtsandideas,providingavaluabletoolforself-reflectionandgrowth.A.Butbeingboredwon’thurtyou.B.Takingdifferentpathscanleadtoexcitingdiscoveries.C.However,you’llstartnoticingtheurbanlandscapearoundyou.D.Adjustingtheroutinegraduallycanhelpeaseintotheexperience.E.Theycandeepenunderstandingandserveasarecordofpersonalgrowth.F.Unlikeexercise-orientedwalking,itisn’taboutreachingcertainspeedorsteps.G.Insuchanenvironment,youcanimmerseyourselfinthenaturalsoundscape(音景).【答案】36.F37.G38.A39.D40.E【語篇解讀】這是一篇說明文。文章介紹了無聲散步的好處，號召人們跟上無聲散步的潮流。【36題詳析】上文“Silentwalkinginvolveswalkingoutdoorswithoutdistractionslikemusicorconversations,focusingonthemind-body-natureconnection.(無聲散步指的是在戶外散步，沒有音樂或談話等干擾，專注于身心自然的聯系)”介紹無聲散步的特點，選項F“不像以運動為導向的散步，它不需要達到一定的速度或步數?！背薪由衔?，繼續介紹無聲散步，說明它不需要達到一定的速度或步數，引領下文“That’saslower,lower-impactwaytorelaxandisgreatforfitness.(這是一種更慢、更低影響的放松方式，對健身很有好處)”，和選項存在因果關系，因為不需要達到一定速度或步數，所以一種慢的放松方式。故選F項?！?7題詳析】上文“Forreapingthementalhealthbenefits,itisrecommendedtofindaquietandpeacefulnaturallocation.(為了獲得心理健康的好處，建議找一個安靜祥和的自然環境)”建議找一個安靜祥和的自然環境，選項G“在這樣的環境中，你可以沉浸在自然音景中。”承接上文，和上文存在因果關系，因為是一個安靜祥和的自然環境，沒有人為的聲音，所以人就可以沉浸在自然音景中。故選G項?！?8題詳析】上文“Withoutyourfavouritepodcastorplaylist,youmightslipintoboredomonyourwalk.(沒有你最喜歡的播客或播放列表，你可能會在散步時陷入無聊)”說明沒有音樂，可能會陷入無聊，選項A“但是無聊不會傷害你?！背薪由衔?，說明無聊并沒有傷害，引領下文“Anditmightevenbegoodforyourbrain.(它甚至對你的大腦有好處)”，說明無聊還有好處。選項中beingbored和上文中boredom語義一致，故選A項?！?9題詳析】上文“Startoffwithfive-minutesilentwalksandeventuallybuilduptothirtyminutes.Ifyou’reusuallyaheadphonewearer,itwillfeelsuperweirdtowalkwithoutyourgo-totunes,butgiveyourselfasecondtoadjust.(從5分鐘的無聲散步開始，逐漸增加到30分鐘。如果你經常戴著耳機，走路時不帶耳機會感覺超級奇怪，但給自己一點時間來適應)”建議要逐漸適應日常習慣的改變，選項D“逐漸調整日常習慣有助于適應這種體驗。”呼應本段主題，建議逐漸調整適應。故選D項。【40題詳析】上文“Regularreflectionandongoingdocumentationareessential.Aftercompletinga