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昆明市官渡区尚品书院学校 2023-2024学年上学期期中测试卷 高二英语 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．When will Lisa go out with her friends today? A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．In the evening. 2．What will Tom do first? A．Write his book report. B．Finish reading a book. C．Go to see Professor Wang. 3．Why does the man talk to Amy? A．To ask for help. B．To invite her out. C．To ask about her family. 4．Where does Mark often work out? A．At home. B．At the gym. C．In the park. 5．What are the speakers talking about? A．A new play. B．An actor’s advice. C．The man’s performance. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，你将时间阅读各个小题，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．Why did Susan fail to go to the cinema last night? A．She had to visit her family. B．She didn’t like the movie. C．She played tennis with her friends. 7．How often does Susan play tennis? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Every day. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Which hall does the man prefer? A．The smallest one. B．The middle-sized one. C．The biggest one. 9．How long will the sales meeting last? A．For 5 days. B．For 4 days. C．For 8 days. 10．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Operator and customer. B．Boss and employee. C．Tour guide and visitor. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 11．Why was the woman unable to go to the gym last week? A．She had no time for it. B．She didn’t feel well. C．She wasn’t a member. 12．What class is the woman interested in? A．The dance class. B．The cycling class. C．The swimming class. 13．Who is most probably Mark? A．A gym member. B．The woman’s friend. C．A personal trainer. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．How does Henry find his life in London? A．Great. B．Difficult. C．Busy. 15．What is Henry doing in the city? A．Traveling. B．Studying. C．Working. 16．Which movie did Henry love best? A．Mary Poppins. B．The Lion King. C．A laddin. 17．Which place will Henry take the woman to? A．A restaurant. B．A theatre. C．A museum. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．How old was Rao when she began to work on the device? A．10. B．11. C．16. 19．What is the main use of Rao’s device? A．Reusing water. B．Producing enough water. C．Recognizing safe water. 20．What does Rao think young inventors should do? A．Focus on one good idea. B．Create a global community. C．Solve as many problems as possible. 第二部 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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A Welcome to the North Carolina Zoo We are excited to welcome you to the zoo. The North Carolina Zoo serves and welcomes everyone. Tickets can be bought in advance online or at the gate on the day of your visit. Hours The zoo is open all year round, closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. April -October 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. November -March 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. The last entry (进入) is one hour before closing. Prices Adults (ages 13 -61): $15 Seniors (ages 62+): $13 Children (ages 2-12): $11 Under 2: Free Meet the Keeper Take your zoo day to the next level and plan to attend a “Meet the Keeper” meeting where you can see a range of activities, such as animal feeding and training sessions. Animal When Where Gorillas 11:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays Gorilla Habitat Giraffe 2:30 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays Giraffe Overlook One Seabirds 2:00 p.m. daily Rocky Coast North American Porcupines 10:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays Rocky Coast Notes We do not allow picnic-style meals inside the zoo, and bringing branded outside foods (McDonald’s for example) into the zoo is also prohibited (禁止). Guests are welcome to enjoy these foods at one of our picnic areas before entering the zoo. If you exit (出去) to picnic during your visit, please check in with our staff to get a mark on your hand. Address 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205 1. How much should a middle-aged couple with their 5-year-old son pay for a visit? A. $26. B. $30. C. $37. D. $41. 2. What animals may visitors see if they join a “Meet the Keeper” meeting on weekdays? A. Giraffe. B. Seabirds. C. Gorillas. D. North American Porcupines. 3. What is a special feature of the North Carolina Zoo? A. Same-day re-entry is allowed. B. It provides picnic areas inside the zoo. C. Visitors can feed animals with their own foods. D. Ticket booking can be made at the gate in advance. 【答案】1. D 2. B 3. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了参观北卡罗莱纳动物园的开放时间、门票价格、游园规则等信息。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Prices部分中“Adults (ages 13 -61): $15(成人(13 -61岁)：15美元)”和“Children (ages 2-12): $11(儿童(2-12岁)：11美元)”可知，一对中年夫妇和他们5岁的儿子参观动物园，需要支付$15+$15+$11=$41。故选D项。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Meet the Keeper部分中“Seabirds, 2:00 p.m. daily(海鸟，每天下午2时)”可知，如果游客在工作日参加“与饲养员见面”会议，他们可以看到海鸟。故选B项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Notes部分中“If you exit (出去) to picnic during your visit, please check in with our staff to get a mark on your hand.(如果您在参观期间外出野餐，请与我们的工作人员联系，并在您的手上做个标记。)”可知，北卡罗莱纳动物园的特色是允许当天再次进入。故选A项。 B Craig Clark is retired from his job in computers. He grew bored in his retirement and wanted to take on a challenging hobby. He decided to continue doing what he does best, which is to fix computers. In his spare time, he helps individuals and families improve their lives by giving them access to technology. Craig places ads for his donations on the neighborhood community website. Once he fixes the old computers, he then offers them to community members for free. He was aware that many individuals struggled financially and often couldn’t afford to buy a computer due to the expense (费用). He wanted to find a way to help solve this problem. So far, he has given away more than 430 computers. Melissa, one of Craig’s computer receivers, proves his giving nature. Her daughter needed a computer for school. But as a single mother of four children, buying a new expensive computer was not in her budget. One day she received a free computer from Craig. It was a lifesaver for her family. A computer can influence people in many ways. It helps the elderly easily connect with health professionals from the comfort of their homes. It also saves them time and money by having their medicine and food delivered and monthly bills paid with the help of their online accounts. Computers have also connected many young students with online educational programs. They have also helped families connect with relatives living far away through email, social media, and video meetings. Craig is excited that his labor of love is beneficial to those in need. He is known in his Florida community as the Tech Fairy. He uses his IT skills as a unique way to help improve the lives of hundreds of his community members. He now wants to inspire other technicians (技术员) to join him on his mission of kindness and become tech fairies in their own communities. Together they can improve the lives of many. 4. What does Craig prefer doing in his spare time? A. Finding solutions to poverty. B. Selling computers at a low price. C. Repairing and donating computers. D. Teaching computer-fixing skills. 5. What words can be used to describe Craig? A. Wise and independent. B. Clever and energetic. C. Brave and determined. D. Skilled and generous. 6. What does Paragraph 4 focus on? A. Community members’ gratitude to Craig. B. Local people’s useful advice on Craig’s business. C. The common types of online educational programs. D. The life-changing benefits brought by Craig’s action. 7. What is the best title of the text? A. A tech fairy connects people with technology B. A man calls on people to recycle used computers C. A fun way to improve community relationships D. A man chooses to be a volunteer in his retirement. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Craig Clark退休后利用自己的电脑技能为社区提供免费维修和捐赠旧电脑的事迹，以及这些行为如何帮助了那些有需要的人。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“In his spare time, he helps individuals and families improve their lives by giving them access to technology. (在业余时间，他帮助个人和家庭改善他们的生活，让他们接触到技术。)”以及第二段“Craig places ads for his donations on the neighborhood community website. Once he fixes the old computers, he then offers them to community members for free. (Craig在社区网站上为他的捐款登广告。一旦他修好了旧电脑，他就会把它们免费提供给社区成员。)”可知，Craig在业余时间通过修理旧电脑并捐赠给社区成员，帮助人们改善生活。故选C。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Craig places ads for his donations on the neighborhood community website. Once he fixes the old computers, he then offers them to community members for free. (Craig在社区网站上为他的捐款登广告。一旦他修好了旧电脑，他就会把它们免费提供给社区成员。)”可知，Craig利用自己的电脑技能来修理和捐赠旧电脑，这体现了他具有电脑维修的“skilled”技能。同时，他将这些修好的电脑无偿捐赠给社区中有需要的人，这体现了他“generous”的性格。故选D。 【6题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“A computer can influence people in many ways. It helps the elderly easily connect with health professionals from the comfort of their homes. It also saves them time and money by having their medicine and food delivered and monthly bills paid with the help of their online accounts. Computers have also connected many young students with online educational programs. They have also helped families connect with relatives living far away through email, social media, and video meetings. (电脑可以在很多方面影响人们。它帮助老年人在舒适的家中轻松地与健康专业人员联系。它还节省了他们的时间和金钱，因为他们的药品和食品都是通过网上账户交付的，每月的账单都是通过网上账户支付的。计算机也将许多年轻学生与在线教育项目联系起来。它们还帮助家人通过电子邮件、社交媒体和视频会议与远方的亲戚联系。)”可知，第四段描述了电脑如何以多种方式影响人们的生活，包括帮助老年人、学生和家庭。特别是提到了电脑如何改变了他们的生活，如帮助老年人方便地与健康专家联系、节省时间和金钱，以及帮助学生和家庭与远方的亲戚保持联系等。这些都是Craig的行动所带来的积极影响，因此第四段的重点是Craig的行动所带来的改变生活的好处。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“Craig is excited that his labor of love is beneficial to those in need. He is known in his Florida community as the Tech Fairy. He uses his IT skills as a unique way to help improve the lives of hundreds of his community members. He now wants to inspire other technicians (技术员) to join him on his mission of kindness and become tech fairies in their own communities. Together they can improve the lives of many. (Craig很兴奋，因为他的爱心劳动对那些需要帮助的人有益。他在佛罗里达社区被称为“科技仙女”。他用他的IT技能作为一种独特的方式来帮助改善他的数百名社区成员的生活。他现在想激励其他技术人员加入他的慈善使命，成为他们自己社区的技术仙女。它们可以共同改善许多人的生活。)”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是Craig利用自己的计算机技能修理电脑，并把电脑捐赠给社区里有需要的人。由于他的慷慨和善良的行为，他被称为“科技仙女”。选项A“A tech fairy connects people with technology (科技仙女将人与科技联系在一起)”抓住了文章的精髓，强调了Craig的行动是如何帮助人们接触科技并改善他们的生活的。故选A。 C The African elephant holds the record for sleeping the least among mammals — about two hours a day — but now, the elephant seal is giving its namespace a run for its money. Recent experiments on elephant seals showed the animals averaged only two hours of sleep per day during the seven months out of the year they spent at sea. Jessie Kendall-Bar, a Ph. D. at the University of California, discovered elephant seals’ special ability. She found in the open ocean, elephant seals sleep less than two hours per day. While on land, they sleep more than 10 hours a day. “That’s really special,” she says. Previous observations had shown that elephant seals in the open ocean surface for a couple of minutes at a time. So scientists knew that they must be sleeping underwater. But they knew very little about it. To find out more, Kendall-Bar developed a headcap to gather data about the animals’ brain waves, heart rates, dive (潜水) depths, and movements to determine when they were sleeping. She discovered that seals do not sleep in two-hour bursts. Instead, they take some “catnaps (小睡)” lasting less than 20 minutes each. Starting at the surface, adult seals take 10-minute dives at great depths, usually from 300 to 1,000 feet. At this point, the animals enter the first stage of sleep, or slow-wave sleep. Then, they fall into REM sleep, when their bodies turn upside down. It seems REM sleep at great depths is risky because of the inability to escape at that moment. “It is just scary to imagine an animal doing this underwater in that state,” says study co-author Terrie Williams. But what’s likely happening is that the seals are sleeping at great depths where their primary hunters — sharks and killer whales — hardly appear. “The elephant seal is basically using its ability to div e really deep as a protective mechanism (机制),” says Kendall-Bar. “It doesn’t have to keep one eye open or stay awake. It’s sleeping with its entire brain.” 8. Why does the author start the text with the African elephant? A. To point out the sleep problems of animals. B. To introduce elephant seals’ sleeping patterns. C. To praise elephant seals’ great ability to survive. D. To stress the importance of getting enough sleep. 9. What has Kendall-Bar found about elephant seals? A. Their sleep habits vary by location. B. They spend a long time playing in the sea. C They can enter a stage of deep sleep quickly. D. Their brain waves are slower than other large animals’. 10. What is mentioned about elephant seals’ sleep in the sea? A. It’s a common group activity. B. It can increase their heart rates. C. It’s made up of a series of short sleep. D. It helps them develop their swimming ability. 11 Why do elephant seals choose REM sleep deep into the sea? A. To get sufficient food easily. B. To escape from loud noises. C. To maintain their body temperature. D. To avoid attack from natural enemies. 【答案】8. B 9. A 10. C 11. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了对非洲象海豹睡眠习惯的研究结果，特别是它们在海上的睡眠模式。 【8题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The African elephant holds the record for sleeping the least among mammals — about two hours a day — but now, the elephant seal is giving its namespace a run for its money. Recent experiments on elephant seals showed the animals averaged only two hours of sleep per day during the seven months out of the year they spent at sea.(非洲象保持着哺乳动物中睡眠最少的记录——每天大约两小时——但如今，象海豹却打破了它的这项纪录。最近对象海豹进行的实验表明，它们一年中有七个月在海上度过，这段时期象海豹平均每天只睡两个小时。)”可知，文章以非洲象开头是为了引出象海豹的睡眠模式，形成对比，从而突出象海豹的睡眠模式独特。因此，作者提到非洲象是为了介绍象海豹的睡眠模式。故选B。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“She found in the open ocean, elephant seals sleep less than two hours per day. While on land, they sleep more than 10 hours a day.(她发现在开阔的海洋中，象海豹每天睡眠不到两个小时。而在陆地上，它们每天睡眠超过10个小时。)”可知，Kendall-Bar发现象海豹的睡眠习惯因地点而异，即在海上和陆地上的睡眠时间有很大差异。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“She discovered that seals do not sleep in two-hour bursts. Instead, they take some “catnaps (小睡)” lasting less than 20 minutes each.(她发现海豹不会连续睡两个小时。相反，它们会进行一些“小睡”，每次不到20分钟。)”可知，象海豹在海上的睡眠是由一系列短暂的睡眠组成的。故选C。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“But what’s likely happening is that the seals are sleeping at great depths where their primary hunters — sharks and killer whales — hardly appear. “The elephant seal is basically using its ability to div e really deep as a protective mechanism (机制),” says Kendall-Bar. “It doesn’t have to keep one eye open or stay awake. It’s sleeping with its entire brain.”(但很可能发生的情况是，象海豹睡在它们的主要捕食者——鲨鱼和虎鲸——几乎不会出现的深处。Kendall-Bar说：“象海豹基本上是利用它深潜的能力作为一种保护机制。它不需要睁着一只眼睛或保持清醒。它的整个大脑都在睡觉。”)”可知，象海豹选择在深海处进行REM睡眠是为了躲避来自自然敌人的攻击。故选D。 D The southwestern United States has experienced drought for more than 20 years. Arizona has increasingly pumped (抽吸) water from underground, but that meets less than half of what the state needs. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of new residents arrive every year, and more communities are built. One report shows that a large area near Phoenix doesn’t have enough groundwater for all the homes that developers want to build there. That means 800,000 people. Some experts say the solution is to import water from outside the state. One idea is to build a $5.5 billion desalination (脱盐) plant on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. The plant would remove salt from the water and pump that water to Arizona through a 200-mile pipeline. Supporters say this could provide a water supply for decades. Environmentalists see a different future. Some of the salt taken out of the Sea of Cortez might end up back in the ocean, harming wildlife. The pipeline would damage land where people and animals live. And the desalination process uses lots of energy. This would create greenhouse gases, the very gases that are causing the conditions that have led to Arizona’s water problems. Margaret Wilder is a professor at the University of Arizona, in Tucson. She warns that big projects like this one could be used to show much more unsustainable development in the desert in the future. Moreover, desalinating water would likely be a massive expenditure for Arizonans. Cities pay about $50 to $150 for 326,000 gallons. That’s enough for a family of three in Phoenix for a year. Desalinated water could charge 20 times as much. Environmentalists say the government should focus on cutting the demand for water rather than increasing the supply. That would mean taking water-saving measures and limiting how many homes are built. Thousands of households in Tucson, Arizona, are collecting rainwater and using it for cooking, drinking, and in their gardens. Government leaders have taken notice. Tucson also helps residents pay for equipment that collects rainwater for home use. 12. What is the problem faced by the southwestern United States? A. A population increase. B. A serious heatwave. C. A waste of resources. D. A water shortage. 13. What do environmentalists probably think of the desalination project? A. It provides a long-term solution to drought. B. It would harm the planet from various aspects. C. It fails to take people’s basic needs into account. D. It draws people’s attention to environmental destruction. 14. What does the underlined part “a massive expenditure” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Affordable. B. Costly. C. Unsafe. D. Beneficial. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. People are unsatisfied with the government’s water measures. B. Collecting rainwater is the key to meeting water demands. C. People are exploring water resources with official support. D. Public concern about water safety has increased. 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要关注了美国西南部特别是亚利桑那州的干旱问题以及可能的解决方案，包括从州外进口水（特别是通过脱盐处理）的提议和环保主义者的反对观点。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The southwestern United States has experienced drought for more than 20 years. Arizona has increasingly pumped (抽吸) water from underground, but that meets less than half of what the state needs. (美国西南部已经干旱了20多年。亚利桑那州越来越多地从地下抽取水资源，但这仍无法满足该州一半的需求。)”可知，美国西南部面临水资源短缺问题。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Environmentalists see a different future. Some of the salt taken out of the Sea of Cortez might end up back in the ocean, harming wildlife. The pipeline would damage land where people and animals live. And the desalination process uses lots of energy. This would create greenhouse gases, the very gases that are causing the conditions that have led to Arizona’s water problems. (环保主义者看到了不同的未来。从科尔特斯海中提取的一些盐最终可能会回到海洋中，对野生动植物造成危害。这条管道将破坏人类和动物居住的土地。而且，脱盐过程需要消耗大量能源。这将产生温室气体，正是这些气体导致了导致亚利桑那州水问题的条件。)”可知，环保主义者认为脱盐项目将从多个方面对地球造成危害。故选B。 【14题详解】 词义猜测题。根据划线单词下一句“That’s enough for a family of three in Phoenix for a year. Desalinated water could charge 20 times as much. (这些钱足够一个三口之家在凤凰城生活一年。淡化水的价格可能是它的20倍。)”可判断，划线单词的意思和“花销大的、昂贵的”相似。选项A“Affordable (可负担得起)”；选项B“Costly (昂贵的)”；选项C“Unsafe (不安全的)”；选项D“Beneficial (有益的)”。 故选B。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Thousands of households in Tucson, Arizona, are collecting rainwater and using it for cooking, drinking, and in their gardens. Government leaders have taken notice. Tucson also helps residents pay for equipment that collects rainwater for home use. (亚利桑那州图森市的数千户家庭正在收集雨水，并用于烹饪、饮用和花园灌溉。政府领导人已经注意到了这一点。图森还帮助居民支付雨水收集系统的费用。)” 可以推断出，在图森市，有官方支持的雨水收集行为正在发生，人们正在探索新的水资源。故选C。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 One good part about school is field trips. Students can get out of the classroom and into the real world, even if just for a few hours.___16___Whether it is learning how to feed chickens on the farm or understanding how gravity works at the science museum, these hands-on learning experiences bring them benefits. Students do better in school. Students who go on field trips generally have better grades.___17___In fact, in a study conducted by some researchers, 89% of adults said educational trips had a positive, lasting impact on their education and career. It's because the trips made them more curious and interested in and out of school. ___18___When exploring a new place, students have the opportunity to listen to and talk to new people. They can learn how to effectively communicate with strangers, get along with them and work with them. For example, they may acquire the skill of using body language to interact with strangers. Students learn to be more independent. A field trip includes many things. Although adults are in charge, it’s also up to students to figure out what exhibits they want to learn about, how they can finish certain tasks, etc. During field trips, students can have many such situations to learn to be independent. In the process, they sometimes may feel unpleasant and stressed.___19___ Students develop a stronger connection to a neighborhood. By getting out of the classroom and, into the streets, students can become more familiar with a neighborhood.___20___Moreover, they have the chance to communicate with local people, which also improves their connection to the neighborhood. A. Students master more social skills. B. So students can develop lifelong friendships. C. And they have higher graduation rates from school. D. These trips, wherever they are, can influence students. E. But they’ll see their ability to deal with problems alone improve. F. They will learn more about its culture, environment, population, etc. G. Teachers’ detailed guidance will help students behave well in school. 【答案】16. D 17. C 18. A 19. E 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了实地考察学习对学生的好处和影响。 【16题详解】 根据上文“One good part about school is field trips. Students can get out of the classroom and into the real world, even if just for a few hours.(学校的一个好处就是实地考察。学生可以走出教室，进入现实世界，即使只有几个小时)”以及后文“Whether it’s learning how to feed chickens on the farm or understanding how gravity works at the science museum, these hands-on learning experiences bring children benefits. (无论是学习如何在农场喂鸡，还是在科学博物馆了解重力是如何工作的，这些实践学习的经历给孩子们带来了好处)”可知，前文提到了实地考察是有益的，后文提到了不同的实地考察场地，故D选项“这些旅行，无论在哪里，都会影响孩子”符合语境，故选D。 【17题详解】 根据上文“Students do better in school. Students who go on field trips generally have better grades. (学生在学校表现更好。参加实地考察的学生通常成绩较好)”以及后文“In fact, in a study conducted by some researchers,   89% of adults said educational trips had a positive, lasting impact on their education and career. It’s because the trips made them more curious and interested in and out of school.(事实上，在一些研究人员进行的一项研究中，89%的成年人说教育实践对他们的教育和职业有积极的、持久的影响。这是因为这些实践让他们对学校内外都更加好奇和感兴趣)”可知，上下文都提到了参加实地考察的学生通常成绩较好，故本句继续说明参加实地考察的影响：他们有更高的毕业率。故C选项“他们有更高的毕业率”符合语境，故选C。 【18题详解】 根据后文“When exploring a new place, students have the opportunity to listen and talk to new people. They can learn how to effectively communicate with strangers, get along with them and work with them. For example, they may acquire the skill of using body language to interact (互动) with strangers.(当探索一个新的地方时，学生们有机会倾听和与陌生人交谈。他们可以学习如何有效地与陌生人沟通，与他们相处，与他们一起工作。例如，他们可以学会使用肢体语言与陌生人交流的技巧)”可知，本段的主旨是通过实地考察学生学会了与陌生人沟通和相处，即掌握了社交技能。故A选项“学生掌握了更多的社交技能”符合语境，故选A。 【19题详解】 根据上文“Students learn to be more independent. A field trip includes many things. Although adults are in charge, it’s also up to students to figure out what exhibits they want to learn about, how they can finish certain task, etc. During field trips, students can have many such situations to learn to be independent. During the process, they sometimes may feel unpleasant and stressed.(学生学会更加独立。实地考察包括很多东西。虽然是由成年人负责，但学生们也可以自己决定想要了解哪些展品，如何完成某些任务等。在实地考察中，学生可以有很多这样的情况来学习独立。在这个过程中，他们有时会感到不愉快和压力)”可知，本段讲述学生通过实地考察学会了更加独立，但是有时会感到不愉快和压力，E选项“但是他们会发现自己单独处理问题的能力提高了”符合本段主题，学会了独立，且与上文构成转折，指出尽管有压力，但是学生能力提高的表现，故选E。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Students develop a stronger connection to the neighborhood. By getting out of the classroom and into the streets, students can become more familiar with their neighborhood.(学生与社区建立了更强的联系。走出教室，走上街头，学生们可以更加熟悉他们的社区)”以及后文“Moreover, they have the chance to communicate with local people, which also improves their connection to the neighborhood.(此外，他们有机会与当地人交流，这也提高了他们与社区的联系)”可知，上下文提到了学生可以熟悉社区，与当地人交流，提高与社区的联系，故本句具体说明了解社区的哪些方面。F选项中its与上下文的neighborhood相对应。故F选项“他们将更多地了解它的文化、环境、人口等”符合语境，故选F。 第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 There is a big difference between offering to help and helping. Almost all of us are guilty (内疚的) about the following ____21____: Someone talks about a problem, and we answer with ____22____ words, “Be sure to give me a call if I can help.” But we often do nothing to help. Once I was in the situation where I ____23____ these kinds of offers of help—my son just started studying abroad. During those particular days, all I could ____24____ was the trouble my son would possibly face. It was a very ____25____ experience. However, there were very few who offered something really helpful. ____26____. I had one close friend who took action rather than just saying to offer help. She called, “I know you must be going crazy. I think you need to get away from your ____27____.” She had already called a few of our friends and ____28____ a big dinner out. It was a wonderful night. I hadn’t even known how much I needed that break ____29____ I was there. After that ______30______ I decided I’d ______31______ her example and reach out to others. I’ve been ______32______ and even guessed wrong at times. But I was amazed when I cheered people up. So ______33______ asking someone if they need help, and offer something ______34______ then and there. It is a way to show the power of ______35______ in an uncertain world. 21. A. rule B. problem C. situation D. excuse 22. A. confusing B. sincere C. honest D. careful 23. A. understood B. performed C. missed D. received 24. A. think B. learn from C. complain about D. suggest 25. A. valuable B. painful C. exciting D. fresh 26. A. Luckily B. Disappointedly C. Basically D. Gradually 27. A. doubts B. worries C. anger D. sadness 28. A. attended B. earned C. joined D. prepared 29. A. after B. when C. until D. once 30. A. experience B. education C. experiment D. adventure 31. A. change B. appreciate C. ignore D. follow 32. A. cheated B. accepted C. refused D. respected 33. A. stop B. finish C. keep D. try 34. A. small B. specific C. unusual D. right 35. A. patience B. courage C. confidence D. kindness 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. A 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. A 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. B 35. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章通过作者的个人经历和观察，探讨了提供帮助与真正帮助之间的区别，并强调了实际行动的重要性。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：几乎所有人都会对以下情况感到内疚：有人在谈论一个问题，我们真诚地回答说：“如果我能帮上忙，请务必给我打电话。” A. rule规则；B. problem问题；C. situation形势；情况；D. excuse借口、理由。根据下文“Someone talks about a problem, and we answer with ____2____ words, “Be sure to give me a call if I can help.””可知，下文提到的是我们都会遇到的情况。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：几乎所有人都会对以下情况感到内疚：有人在谈论一个问题，我们真诚地回答说：“如果我能帮上忙，请务必给我打电话。”A. confusing令人困惑的；B. sincere真诚的；C. honest诚实的；D. careful谨慎的。根据下文“Be sure to give me a call if I can help.”可知，当我们这样说的时候语气都是真诚的。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：有一次，我收到了这样的帮助——我的儿子刚开始出国留学。A. understood理解；B. performed表演、履行；C. missed错过；D. received接收。根据下文“I had one close friend who took action rather than just saying to offer help.”可知，作者得到过这样的帮助。故选D。 【24题详解】 考查动词和短语词义辨析。句意：在那些特殊的日子里，我满脑子想的都是儿子可能会遇到的麻烦。A. think认为，想；B. learn from从……中学到；C. complain about抱怨；D. suggest建议。根据空后的“the trouble my son would possibly face”可知，作者满脑子都想着儿子可能会遇到的麻烦。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这是一次非常痛苦的经历。A. valuable昂贵的；B. painful痛苦的；C. exciting令人兴奋的；D. fresh新鲜的。根据上文“During those particular days, all I could ____4____ was the trouble my son would possibly face.”可知，这是一次痛苦的经历。故选B。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，我有一个亲密的朋友，她不只是说要提供帮助，而是采取了行动。A. Luckily幸运地；B. Disappointingly失望地；C. Basically基本上；D. Gradually逐渐。根据上文“However, there were very few who offered something really helpful.”可知，没几个人能真正地帮忙；而根据空后“I had one close friend who took action rather than just saying to offer help.”可知，作者有个亲密的朋友给作者提供了真正的帮助。由此可推测，对作者而言这是幸运的。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她打电话说：“我知道你现在一定很烦恼。我觉得你需要摆脱这些烦恼。” A. doubts怀疑；B. worries担忧；C. anger愤怒；D. sadness悲伤。根据上文“During those particular days, all I could ____4____ was the trouble my son would possibly face. It was a very ____5____ experience.”以及上文“I know you must be going crazy.”可知，这位朋友知道作者非常烦恼，所以想让作者远离烦恼。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她已经给我们的几个朋友打了电话，准备了一顿丰盛的晚餐。A. attended参加；B. earned赢得；C. joined加入；D. prepared准备。根据上文“She had already called a few of our friends”可推测，这位朋友为作者准备了丰盛的晚餐。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：直到我到了那里，我才意识到我是多么需要休息。A. after在……之后；B. when当……时；C. until直到；D. once一旦。根据句意可知，考查状语从句的连接词，意为“直到……”，用连词“until”引导。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那次经历之后，我决定效仿她的做法，去帮助他人。A. experience经验、经历；B. education教育；C. experiment实验；D. adventure冒险。考查原词重现，根据上文“It was a very ____5____ experience.”可知，作者指的是这次经历之后。故选A。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：那次经历之后，我决定效仿她的做法，去帮助他人。A. change改变；B. appreciate欣赏；C. ignore忽视；D. follow追随。根据下文“reach out to others.”可知，作者开始学会真正地帮助别人，由此可知，空处考查短语：follow one’s example，意为“效仿某人”。故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我有时会被接受，有时也会猜错。A. cheated欺骗；B. accepted接受；C. refused拒绝；D. respected尊重。根据上文“After that ____10____, I decided I’d ____11____ her example and reach out to others.”可知，作者决定主动为他人提供帮助；再根据下文“guessed wrong at times”可推测，有时候作者的帮助被接受。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以，不要问别人是否需要帮助，而是在那时那地提供一些具体的东西。A. stop停止；B. finish完成；C. keep维持；D. try尝试。根据下文“offer something ____14____ then and there”以及本文的主题句“There is a big difference between offering to help and helping.”可推测，空处指的是不要问别人是否需要帮助，直接提供帮助就可以。故选A。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：所以，不要问别人是否需要帮助，而是在那时那地提供一些具体的东西。A. small微小的；B. specific明确的；C. unusual不同寻常的；D. right正确的。根据上文内容可知，我们只需要在那个时候提供一些具体的帮助就可以。故选B。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是在不确定的世界中展示善良力量的一种方式。A. patience耐心；B. courage勇气；C. confidence信心；D. kindness仁慈。根据上文“There is a big difference between offering to help and helping.”以及“So ____13____ asking someone if they need help, and offer something ____14____ then and there.”可知，文章讲述的是帮助别人，这是一种善举，展现了善良的力量。故选D。 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 People of the Dai ethnic group in southwest China’s Yunnan province annually celebrate their Water Splashing (泼洒) Festival. It lasts for three days and marks the official New Year celebration for over one million people ___36___ (live) in China, mainly in Xishuangbanna and Dehong prefectures. The festival ___37___ (include) in China’s National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006. Originating in Persia in the 5th century, the water splashing ceremony spread to China around 1200 AD, and gradually became ___38___ folk custom among Dai people. On the first two days, people clean their houses, have their hair cut, and take showers. Various ___39___ (performance) can also be seen. Some people send Kongming lanterns into the sky, dance and sing freely on the streets, and watch ___40___ (color) dragon boat races on the Lancang River. On the third day of the festival, ___41___ marks the first day of the New Year on the Dai calendar, people often get up early in the morning ___42___ (wash)Buddha statues (佛像) in temples with clean water. After that, they ___43___ (joyful) join in the mass water splashing. People use anything ___44___ hand to splash water over others, from friends and neighbors to strangers, as an ____45____ (express) of their wishes for good luck for whoever is on the receiving end. 【答案】36. living 37. was included 38. a 39. performances 40. colorful##colourful 41. which 42. to wash 43. joyfully 44. at 45. expression 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍了中国傣族的泼水节。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它将持续三天，标志着中国超过100万人口的官方新年庆祝活动，主要是在西双版纳和德宏州。空处修饰people，与live之间是主动关系，所以用现在分词作后置定语，故填living。 【37题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：这个节日在 2006 年被列入中国国家级非物质文化遗产名录。主语The festival 与include 之间是被动关系，根据时间状语in 2006可知句子表示的是发生在过去的动作，谓语动词用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为单数。故填was included。 【38题详解】 考查冠词。句意：起源于5世纪的波斯，泼水仪式在公元1200年左右传播到中国，并逐渐成为傣族人民的一个民间习俗。因空白处后面有名词，此处为泛指，名词前需使用不定冠词，表示“一个”含义，folk 以辅音音素开始发音，不定冠词用a。故填a。 【39题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：也可以看到各种各样的表演。performance是可数名词，前面有Various修饰，要用复数形式，作主语。故填performances。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：一些人放飞孔明灯到天空，在街上自由地跳舞唱歌，观看澜沧江上丰富多彩的龙舟比赛。修饰名词races要用形容词作定语。colorful/colourful意思为：多彩的。故填colorful/colourful。 【41题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：在节日的第三天，这标志着傣族历法新年的第一天，人们通常一大早就起床去寺庙用清水冲洗佛像。这是一个包含定语从句的复合句，先行词是the third day of the festival，在非限制性定语从句中作主语指物，用关系代词which引导。故填which。 42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意同上。空白处在句子中作状语表示目的，使用动词不定式。故填to wash。 【43题详解】 考查副词。句意：在那之后，他们愉快地加入到大规模的泼水活动中。修饰动词join要用副词作状语。故填joyfully。 【44题详解】 考查介词。句意：人们用手边的任何东西向别人泼水，从朋友和邻居到陌生人，作为对接受者好运的一种表达。at hand为固定短语，表示“在手边”含义。故填at。 【45题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。空白处在句子中作宾语使用名词，根据前面的an可知此处要用名词单数形式，express对应的名词为expression“表达”。故填expression。 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，你在中国作交换生朋友Eric最近给你发来邮件说不适应中国的生活，希望你能给出一些建议。请你给他回复，内容包括： 1．表示安慰；2．给出建议；3．欢迎来你家。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Eric, I’m sorry to hear that you’re not feeling comfortable in China. Don’t worry! It’s normal to feel like this when you are in a new place. Here are some suggestions for you. First, try to learn some basic Chinese, and it will help you communicate with people and make your life easier. Second, try to make some local friends, and they can help you know more about China. Finally, you are welcome to come to my home and have a talk with me. I believe with some time and effort, you will soon get used to the life in China. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文写作中的建议信。要求考生给在中国作交换生的朋友Eric写信，就其不适应中国的生活给出一些建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 建议：suggestions→ advice 首先：first→ first of all 最后：finally→ last but not least 适应：get used to→ get accustomed to 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First, try to learn some basic Chinese, and it will help you communicate with people and make your life easier. 拓展句：First, try to learn some basic Chinese, which will help you communicate with people and make your life easier. 【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m sorry to hear that you’re not feeling comfortable in China.（运用了that引导的宾语从句） 【高分句型2】It’s normal to feel like this when you are in a new place.（运用了when引导的状语从句） 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。 “Do you mind if I join you?” I asked the two women seated at the table. As a new employee, I felt awkward about approaching them, but there were no other seats in the dining hall. Then I introduced myself and sat down. The two women nodded to me and continued chatting. While eating my lunch, suddenly I was shocked by one of the women’s words. She said, “My family has decided to give up our dog and let her live on her own. She just can’t fit into our family. And no one wants her.” Coming from a family whose home could be a petting zoo, I was shocked to think that people could be so heartless. Feeling concerned about the dog, I asked my new co-worker a few questions about the dog. She shared that the dog’s name was Lady. She had trained as a guide dog for the blind, but she failed her final test because she wanted too many hugs after completing her tasks. I asked the woman to give me some time to contact my mom as we would consider adopting her. Since my mom had a kind heart, I knew she would agree and that Lady would have a home with us. After work, I drove to pick up Lady. An old woman greeted me at the door, leading me to the kitchen. There sat this beautiful but very thin dog, lying in the corner and licking (舔) her right paw. “She did that to herself,” the woman said as she pointed to the injured paw. She continued, “That dog is hopeless!” The woman then took a broom and forced Lady to stand with the broom. There were no goodbyes from this family, just a sense of relief because Lady was no longer their problem. I sat on the sidewalk with her and introduced myself. For me, it was love at first sight. She had a beautiful face, but the saddest eyes. “Lady,” I said. “I’m taking you to your new home. And I promise you that my family will always love you. Please give us a chance.” I helped Lady get into my car, and our new journey began. Paragraph 1: As I pulled into our driveway, my mom was waiting with open arms and delicious dog treats. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: One day, my mom did something magic which made Lady start to open her heart. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文： Paragraph 1: As I pulled into our driveway, my mom was waiting with open arms and delicious dog treats. We led Lady to our house where my mom had placed a comfortable dog bed on the floor for her, and then treated her injuries. When my mom heard about the old woman with the broom, she asked us to hide every broom in the house. Days passed. While my mom made more generous moves to Lady, she remained distant and seldom left her bed. This challenge between my mom and Lady went on for a few discouraging weeks. Paragraph 2: One day, my mom did something magical which made Lady start to open her heart. With no one else in the kitchen, my mom sat on the floor, talking one-on-one with Lady. Hours passed, and both of them walked out of the kitchen. When I asked my mom how this miracle happened, she joked, “Just a girl talk about acceptance in dog language!” It was as though Lady felt warmth and love from my mom and understood her words. From then on, we had a playmate who shared our laughs, tears and hugs. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者作为新员工在餐厅请求和另外两位女士拼座，用餐的过程中其中一位女士提到她的家庭打算放弃一只叫Lady的狗，因为她无法融入家庭。作者来自一个非常喜欢宠物的家庭，出于对狗的担忧，他决定考虑收养这只狗。下班后，作者接过Lady并离开了那位女士的家，向Lady承诺给她一个永远爱她的新家。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“当我把车开进自家车道时，妈妈正张开双臂，拿着美味的狗粮”可知，第一段可描写作者的妈妈非常悉心地照顾Lady，以及Lady始终没有敞开心扉，和作者的家人保持着距离。 ②由第二段首句内容“有一天，我妈妈做了一件神奇的事，让Lady开始敞开心扉”可知，第二段可描写作者的妈妈认真地和Lady交流让她敞开心扉，以及从此Lady开始融入作者的家庭。 2. 续写线索：作者带着Lady到家——妈妈悉心照顾Lady——Lady保持距离——妈妈做了神奇的事——妈妈和Lady交流——Lady融入作者的家 3. 词汇激活 行为类 ①放置：place/put ②过去：pass/go by/slip away/elapse ③交谈：talk/chat ④发生：happen/take place 情绪类 ①冷淡的：distant/detached/unapproachable ②令人沮丧的：discouraging/frustrating/depressing 【点睛】[高分句型1] We led Lady to our house where my mom had placed a comfortable dog bed on the floor for her, and then treated her injuries. (where引导限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] When I asked my mom how this miracle happened, she joked, “Just a girl talk about acceptance in dog language!” (When引导时间状语从句、how引导宾语从句) [高分句型3] It was as though Lady felt warmth and love from my mom and understood her words. (as though引导表语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 昆明市官渡区尚品书院学校 2023-2024学年上学期期中测试卷 高二英语 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。每段对话仅读一遍。 1．When will Lisa go out with her friends today? A．In the morning. B．In the afternoon. C．In the evening. 2．What will Tom do first? A．Write his book report. B．Finish reading a book. C．Go to see Professor Wang. 3．Why does the man talk to Amy? A．To ask for help. B．To invite her out. C．To ask about her family. 4．Where does Mark often work out? A．At home. B．At the gym. C．In the park. 5．What are the speakers talking about? A．A new play. B．An actor’s advice. C．The man’s performance. 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话或独白前，你将时间阅读各个小题，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．Why did Susan fail to go to the cinema last night? A．She had to visit her family. B．She didn’t like the movie C．She played tennis with her friends. 7．How often does Susan play tennis? A．Once a week. B．Twice a week. C．Every day. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8．Which hall does the man prefer? A．The smallest one. B．The middle-sized one. C．The biggest one. 9．How long will the sales meeting last? A．For 5 days. B．For 4 days. C．For 8 days. 10．What’s the probable relationship between the speakers? A．Operator and customer. B．Boss and employee. C．Tour guide and visitor. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 11．Why was the woman unable to go to the gym last week? A．She had no time for it. B．She didn’t feel well. C．She wasn’t a member. 12．What class is the woman interested in? A．The dance class. B．The cycling class. C．The swimming class. 13．Who is most probably Mark? A．A gym member. B．The woman’s friend. C．A personal trainer. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14．How does Henry find his life in London? A．Great. B．Difficult. C．Busy. 15．What is Henry doing in the city? A．Traveling. B．Studying. C．Working. 16．Which movie did Henry love best? A．Mary Poppins. B．The Lion King. C．A laddin. 17．Which place will Henry take the woman to? A．A restaurant. B．A theatre. C．A museum. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18．How old was Rao when she began to work on the device? A．10. B．11. C．16. 19．What is the main use of Rao’s device? A．Reusing water. B．Producing enough water. C．Recognizing safe water. 20．What does Rao think young inventors should do? A．Focus on one good idea. B．Create a global community. C．Solve as many problems as possible. 第二部 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，从每题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出最佳选项。 A Welcome to the North Carolina Zoo We are excited to welcome you to the zoo. The North Carolina Zoo serves and welcomes everyone. Tickets can be bought in advance online or at the gate on the day of your visit. Hours The zoo is open all year round, closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. April -October 9 a. m. to 5 p. m. November -March 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. The last entry (进入) is one hour before closing. Prices Adults (ages 13 -61): $15 Seniors (ages 62+): $13 Children (ages 2-12): $11 Under 2: Free Meet the Keeper Take your zoo day to the next level and plan to attend a “Meet the Keeper” meeting where you can see a range of activities, such as animal feeding and training sessions. Animal When Where Gorillas 11:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays Gorilla Habitat Giraffe 2:30 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays Giraffe Overlook One Seabirds 2:00 p.m. daily Rocky Coast North American Porcupines 10:30 a.m. Saturdays &Sundays Rocky Coast Notes We do not allow picnic-style meals inside the zoo, and bringing branded outside foods (McDonald’s for example) into the zoo is also prohibited (禁止). Guests are welcome to enjoy these foods at one of our picnic areas before entering the zoo. If you exit (出去) to picnic during your visit, please check in with our staff to get a mark on your hand. Address 4401 Zoo Pkwy, Asheboro, NC 27205 1. How much should a middle-aged couple with their 5-year-old son pay for a visit? A. $26. B. $30. C. $37. D. $41. 2. What animals may visitors see if they join a “Meet the Keeper” meeting on weekdays? A. Giraffe. B. Seabirds. C. Gorillas. D. North American Porcupines. 3. What is a special feature of the North Carolina Zoo? A. Same-day re-entry is allowed. B It provides picnic areas inside the zoo. C. Visitors can feed animals with their own foods. D. Ticket booking can be made at the gate in advance. B Craig Clark is retired from his job in computers. He grew bored in his retirement and wanted to take on a challenging hobby. He decided to continue doing what he does best, which is to fix computers. In his spare time, he helps individuals and families improve their lives by giving them access to technology. Craig places ads for his donations on the neighborhood community website. Once he fixes the old computers, he then offers them to community members for free. He was aware that many individuals struggled financially and often couldn’t afford to buy a computer due to the expense (费用). He wanted to find a way to help solve this problem. So far, he has given away more than 430 computers. Melissa, one of Craig’s computer receivers, proves his giving nature. Her daughter needed a computer for school. But as a single mother of four children, buying a new expensive computer was not in her budget. One day she received a free computer from Craig. It was a lifesaver for her family. A computer can influence people in many ways. It helps the elderly easily connect with health professionals from the comfort of their homes. It also saves them time and money by having their medicine and food delivered and monthly bills paid with the help of their online accounts. Computers have also connected many young students with online educational programs. They have also helped families connect with relatives living far away through email, social media, and video meetings. Craig is excited that his labor of love is beneficial to those in need. He is known in his Florida community as the Tech Fairy. He uses his IT skills as a unique way to help improve the lives of hundreds of his community members. He now wants to inspire other technicians (技术员) to join him on his mission of kindness and become tech fairies in their own communities. Together they can improve the lives of many. 4. What does Craig prefer doing in his spare time? A. Finding solutions to poverty. B. Selling computers at a low price. C. Repairing and donating computers. D. Teaching computer-fixing skills. 5. What words can be used to describe Craig? A. Wise and independent. B. Clever and energetic. C. Brave and determined. D. Skilled and generous. 6. What does Paragraph 4 focus on? A. Community members’ gratitude to Craig. B. Local people’s useful advice on Craig’s business. C. The common types of online educational programs. D. The life-changing benefits brought by Craig’s action. 7. What is the best title of the text? A. A tech fairy connects people with technology B. A man calls on people to recycle used computers C. A fun way to improve community relationships D. A man chooses to be a volunteer in his retirement. C The African elephant holds the record for sleeping the least among mammals — about two hours a day — but now, the elephant seal is giving its namespace a run for its money. Recent experiments on elephant seals showed the animals averaged only two hours of sleep per day during the seven months out of the year they spent at sea. Jessie Kendall-Bar, a Ph. D. at the University of California, discovered elephant seals’ special ability. She found in the open ocean, elephant seals sleep less than two hours per day. While on land, they sleep more than 10 hours a day. “That’s really special,” she says. Previous observations had shown that elephant seals in the open ocean surface for a couple of minutes at a time. So scientists knew that they must be sleeping underwater. But they knew very little about it. To find out more, Kendall-Bar developed a headcap to gather data about the animals’ brain waves, heart rates, dive (潜水) depths, and movements to determine when they were sleeping. She discovered that seals do not sleep in two-hour bursts. Instead, they take some “catnaps (小睡)” lasting less than 20 minutes each. Starting at the surface, adult seals take 10-minute dives at great depths, usually from 300 to 1,000 feet. At this point, the animals enter the first stage of sleep, or slow-wave sleep. Then, they fall into REM sleep, when their bodies turn upside down. It seems REM sleep at great depths is risky because of the inability to escape at that moment. “It is just scary to imagine an animal doing this underwater in that state,” says study co-author Terrie Williams. But what’s likely happening is that the seals are sleeping at great depths where their primary hunters — sharks and killer whales — hardly appear. “The elephant seal is basically using its ability to div e really deep as a protective mechanism (机制),” says Kendall-Bar. “It doesn’t have to keep one eye open or stay awake. It’s sleeping with its entire brain.” 8. Why does the author start the text with the African elephant? A. To point out the sleep problems of animals. B. To introduce elephant seals’ sleeping patterns. C. To praise elephant seals’ great ability to survive. D. To stress the importance of getting enough sleep. 9. What has Kendall-Bar found about elephant seals? A. Their sleep habits vary by location. B. They spend a long time playing in the sea. C. They can enter a stage of deep sleep quickly. D. Their brain waves are slower than other large animals’. 10. What is mentioned about elephant seals’ sleep in the sea? A. It’s a common group activity. B. It can increase their heart rates. C. It’s made up of a series of short sleep. D. It helps them develop their swimming ability. 11. Why do elephant seals choose REM sleep deep into the sea? A. To get sufficient food easily. B. To escape from loud noises. C. To maintain their body temperature. D. To avoid attack from natural enemies. D The southwestern United States has experienced drought for more than 20 years. Arizona has increasingly pumped (抽吸) water from underground, but that meets less than half of what the state needs. Meanwhile, tens of thousands of new residents arrive every year, and more communities are built. One report shows that a large area near Phoenix doesn’t have enough groundwater for all the homes that developers want to build there. That means 800,000 people. Some experts say the solution is to import water from outside the state. One idea is to build a $5.5 billion desalination (脱盐) plant on Mexico’s Sea of Cortez. The plant would remove salt from the water and pump that water to Arizona through a 200-mile pipeline. Supporters say this could provide a water supply for decades. Environmentalists see a different future. Some of the salt taken out of the Sea of Cortez might end up back in the ocean, harming wildlife. The pipeline would damage land where people and animals live. And the desalination process uses lots of energy. This would create greenhouse gases, the very gases that are causing the conditions that have led to Arizona’s water problems. Margaret Wilder is a professor at the University of Arizona in Tucson. She warns that big projects like this one could be used to show much more unsustainable development in the desert in the future. Moreover, desalinating water would likely be a massive expenditure for Arizonans. Cities pay about $50 to $150 for 326,000 gallons. That’s enough for a family of three in Phoenix for a year. Desalinated water could charge 20 times as much. Environmentalists say the government should focus on cutting the demand for water rather than increasing the supply. That would mean taking water-saving measures and limiting how many homes are built. Thousands of households in Tucson, Arizona, are collecting rainwater and using it for cooking, drinking, and in their gardens. Government leaders have taken notice. Tucson also helps residents pay for equipment that collects rainwater for home use. 12. What is the problem faced by the southwestern United States? A. A population increase. B. A serious heatwave. C. A waste of resources. D. A water shortage. 13. What do environmentalists probably think of the desalination project? A. It provides a long-term solution to drought. B It would harm the planet from various aspects. C. It fails to take people’s basic needs into account. D. It draws people’s attention to environmental destruction. 14. What does the underlined part “a massive expenditure” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Affordable. B. Costly. C. Unsafe. D. Beneficial. 15. What can be inferred from the last paragraph? A. People are unsatisfied with the government’s water measures. B. Collecting rainwater is the key to meeting water demands. C. People are exploring water resources with official support. D. Public concern about water safety has increased. 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 One good part about school is field trips. Students can get out of the classroom and into the real world, even if just for a few hours.___16___Whether it is learning how to feed chickens on the farm or understanding how gravity works at the science museum, these hands-on learning experiences bring them benefits. Students do better in school. Students who go on field trips generally have better grades.___17___In fact, in a study conducted by some researchers, 89% of adults said educational trips had a positive, lasting impact on their education and career. It's because the trips made them more curious and interested in and out of school. ___18___When exploring a new place, students have the opportunity to listen to and talk to new people. They can learn how to effectively communicate with strangers, get along with them and work with them. For example, they may acquire the skill of using body language to interact with strangers. Students learn to be more independent. A field trip includes many things. Although adults are in charge, it’s also up to students to figure out what exhibits they want to learn about, how they can finish certain tasks, etc. During field trips, students can have many such situations to learn to be independent. In the process, they sometimes may feel unpleasant and stressed.___19___ Students develop a stronger connection to a neighborhood. By getting out of the classroom and into the streets, students can become more familiar with a neighborhood.___20___Moreover, they have the chance to communicate with local people, which also improves their connection to the neighborhood. A. Students master more social skills. B. So students can develop lifelong friendships. C. And they have higher graduation rates from school. D. These trips, wherever they are, can influence students. E. But they’ll see their ability to deal with problems alone improve. F. They will learn more about its culture, environment, population, etc. G. Teachers’ detailed guidance will help students behave well in school. 第三部分 语言知识运用(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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项A、B、C和D中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 There is a big difference between offering to help and helping. Almost all of us are guilty (内疚的) about the following ____21____: Someone talks about a problem, and we answer with ____22____ words, “Be sure to give me a call if I can help.” But we often do nothing to help. Once I was in the situation where I ____23____ these kinds of offers of help—my son just started studying abroad. During those particular days, all I could ____24____ was the trouble my son would possibly face. It was a very ____25____ experience. However, there were very few who offered something really helpful. ____26____. I had one close friend who took action rather than just saying to offer help. She called, “I know you must be going crazy. I think you need to get away from your ____27____.” She had already called a few of our friends and ____28____ a big dinner out. It was a wonderful night. I hadn’t even known how much I needed that break ____29____ I was there. After that ______30______, I decided I’d ______31______ her example and reach out to others. I’ve been ______32______ and even guessed wrong at times. But I was amazed when I cheered people up. So ______33______ asking someone if they need help, and offer something ______34______ then and there. It is a way to show the power of ______35______ in an uncertain world. 21. A. rule B. problem C. situation D. excuse 22. A. confusing B. sincere C. honest D. careful 23. A. understood B. performed C. missed D. received 24. A. think B. learn from C. complain about D. suggest 25. A. valuable B. painful C. exciting D. fresh 26. A. Luckily B. Disappointedly C. Basically D. Gradually 27. A. doubts B. worries C. anger D. sadness 28. A. attended B. earned C. joined D. prepared 29. A. after B. when C. until D. once 30. A. experience B. education C. experiment D. adventure 31. A. change B. appreciate C. ignore D. follow 32. A. cheated B. accepted C. refused D. respected 33. A. stop B. finish C. keep D. try 34. A. small B. specific C. unusual D. right 35. A. patience B. courage C. confidence D. kindness 第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分) 阅读下列材料，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 People of the Dai ethnic group in southwest China’s Yunnan province annually celebrate their Water Splashing (泼洒) Festival. It lasts for three days and marks the official New Year celebration for over one million people ___36___ (live) in China, mainly in Xishuangbanna and Dehong prefectures. The festival ___37___ (include) in China’s National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006. Originating in Persia in the 5th century, the water splashing ceremony spread to China around 1200 AD, and gradually became ___38___ folk custom among Dai people. On the first two days, people clean their houses, have their hair cut, and take showers. Various ___39___ (performance) can also be seen. Some people send Kongming lanterns into the sky, dance and sing freely on the streets, and watch ___40___ (color) dragon boat races on the Lancang River. On the third day of the festival, ___41___ marks the first day of the New Year on the Dai calendar, people often get up early in the morning ___42___ (wash)Buddha statues (佛像) in temples with clean water. After that, they ___43___ (joyful) join in the mass water splashing. People use anything ___44___ hand to splash water over others, from friends and neighbors to strangers, as an ____45____ (express) of their wishes for good luck for whoever is on the receiving end. 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，你在中国作交换生的朋友Eric最近给你发来邮件说不适应中国的生活，希望你能给出一些建议。请你给他回复，内容包括： 1．表示安慰；2．给出建议；3．欢迎来你家。 注意：1．词数80左右； 2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 “Do you mind if I join you?” I asked the two women seated at the table. As a new employee, I felt awkward about approaching them, but there were no other seats in the dining hall. Then I introduced myself and sat down. The two women nodded to me and continued chatting. While eating my lunch, suddenly I was shocked by one of the women’s words. She said, “My family has decided to give up our dog and let her live on her own. She just can’t fit into our family. And no one wants her.” Coming from a family whose home could be a petting zoo, I was shocked to think that people could be so heartless. Feeling concerned about the dog, I asked my new co-worker a few questions about the dog. She shared that the dog’s name was Lady. She had trained as a guide dog for the blind, but she failed her final test because she wanted too many hugs after completing her tasks. I asked the woman to give me some time to contact my mom as we would consider adopting her. Since my mom had a kind heart, I knew she would agree and that Lady would have a home with us. After work, I drove to pick up Lady. An old woman greeted me at the door, leading me to the kitchen. There sat this beautiful but very thin dog, lying in the corner and licking (舔) her right paw. “She did that to herself,” the woman said as she pointed to the injured paw. She continued, “That dog is hopeless!” The woman then took a broom and forced Lady to stand with the broom. There were no goodbyes from this family, just a sense of relief because Lady was no longer their problem. I sat on the sidewalk with her and introduced myself. For me, it was love at first sight. She had a beautiful face, but the saddest eyes. “Lady,” I said. “I’m taking you to your new home. And I promise you that my family will always love you. Please give us a chance.” I helped Lady get into my car, and our new journey began. Paragraph 1: As I pulled into our driveway, my mom was waiting with open arms and delicious dog treats. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: One day, my mom did something magic which made Lady start to open her heart. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null