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2024年春高河中学高二期中 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 1. Where is the new stadium? A. Near Third Street. B. Across from the theater. C. Opposite the supermarket. 2. What are Celia and Jack probably doing now? A. Having coffee. B. Shopping. C. Walking in the park. 3. Why can’t the woman go to the movies with the man? A. She will visit her uncle and aunt. B. She will accompany her relatives to the castle. C. She has no interest in watching the movies. 4. What does the man think of the woman’s dream? A. It’s great. B. It’s practical. C. It’s impossible. 5. How long did the woman’s father live abroad? A. Six months B. Twelve months C. Eight months 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. Which part did the man fall on? A. His shoulder B. His arm C. His foot. 7. What will the woman do next? A. Ask the man more questions B. Take off the man’s clothes C. Give the man a check-up 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. Where is the new Italian restaurant? A. It’s in front of a French place B. It’s on River Street. C. It’s near the river. 9. When did the woman go to the restaurant? A. Last Wednesday. B. Last Saturday C. Last Friday 10. How much did the woman spend in the restaurant? A. $8 B. $9.50 C. $10 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The cultures in different countries. B. The man’s travel experience. C. The interesting things abroad. 12. In which country did the man meet the elephant? A. Mexico. B. Ethiopia. C. India. 13. What can we learn about the man? A. He was ill in Ethiopia. B. He had an accident in a minibus. C. He was calm when seeing the elephant. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates B. Brother and sister C. Teacher and student 15. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Cleaning people’s houses B. Washing people’s cars C. Working at the car wash 16. How does the woman feel hosting a concert at first? A. Surprised. B. Interested. C. Impatient. 17. What will the speakers do next? A. Ask for permission B. Sell tickets at $5 C. Find audiences 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What is the weather like during the day in Bryce Canyon? A. It is hot B. It is cold. C. It is warm. 19. What is necessary for students to finish the training? A. Having a positive attitude. B. Trying new inventions. C. Working overtimes. 20. How do students survive in the wild? A They ask their teachers for help. B. They get everything from nature. C. They bring everything they need. 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 There are many great independent bookstores in North Carolina. If you’re looking for some good books to read, you can visit the bookstores listed below. Purple Crow Books It’s a literary meeting place right in historic downtown Hillsborough. It was opened in 2009. You can find new books, used ones or the latest works by local authors. Because it specializes in local writers, Purple Crow Books is a favorite tourist destination. It’s a great place to grab a signed copy of a book by your favorite local author. 109 West King Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Quail Ridge Books This is an independent bookstore with friendly staff dedicated to (致力于) providing the best customer service. Founded in 1984 by Nancy Olson the store provides a wide variety of carefully selected books, events, discussion groups and town hall meetings. The owner Lisa Poole bought the store in 2013 and is dedicated to serving the locals. 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 Pomegranate Books This bookstore is located in the historic Borkenhagen House in the Winter Park neighborhood of Wilmington, North Carolina. It has been finding good homes for great books since 2005. It stocks a carefully selected collection of literary and life-enhancing titles for all ages and also features locally-made cards and gift items. 4418 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403 Scuppernong Books This bookstore was opened on December 21, 2013 and has been an important part of the rebirth of downtown Greensboro ever since. It features fiction and poetry along with a remarkable children’s section and a broad range of general interest titles. Within the store is a busy cafe serving coffee, wine, and beer sourced primarily from local small businesses. 304 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 1. What is special about Purple Crow Books? A. It holds various reading activities. B. It mainly sells books by local writers. C. It focuses on selling second-hand books. D. It is supported by local small businesses. 2. Which bookstore has the longest history? A. Quail Ridge Books. B. Purple Crow Books. C. Pomegranate Books. D. Scuppernong Books. 3. Who would prefer to visit Scuppernong Books? A. People loving non-fiction books. B. People liking handmade cards and gifts. C. People enjoying a very quiet environment. D. People fond of buying collections of poetry. 【答案】1. B 2. A 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四家独立书店情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据Purple Crow Books部分中“Because it specializes in local writers, Purple Crow Books is a favorite tourist destination. It’s a great place to grab a signed copy of a book by your favorite local author. (因为它专门研究当地作家的作品，紫鸦书店是一个很受欢迎的旅游目的地。在这里你可以买到你最喜欢的当地作家的签名书。)”可知，Purple Crow Books的特别之处在于主要卖本地作家的书。故选B。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据Purple Crow Books部分中“It was opened in 2009. (它于2009年开业。)”；Quail Ridge Books部分中“Founded in 1984 by Nancy Olson, the store provides a wide variety of carefully selected books, events, discussion groups and town hall meetings. (这家书店由南希·奥尔森于1984年创立，提供各种精心挑选的书籍、活动、讨论小组和市政厅会。)”；Pomegranate Books部分中“It has been finding good homes for great books since 2005. (自2005年以来，它一直在为伟大的书籍寻找好去处。)”以及Scuppernong Books部分中“This bookstore was opened on December 21, 2013 and has been an important part of the rebirth of downtown Greensboro ever since. (这家书店于2013年12月21日开业，自那以后一直是格林斯博罗市中心重生的重要组成部分。)”可知，Quail Ridge Books的历史最悠久。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Scuppernong Books部分中“It features fiction and poetry along with a remarkable children’s section and a broad range of general interest titles. (它的特色是小说和诗歌，以及一个引人注目的儿童部分和广泛的一般兴趣标题。)”可知，喜欢买诗集的人更愿意参观Scuppernong Books。故选D。 B When I was a little boy growing up, my Mom, Dad, brothers and I lived in my Nana’s old house. It was surrounded by four huge vegetable gardens. And around the house so many flowers were planted. It was so beautiful there in the spring and summer. That wasn’t all, though. On the back porch Nana had dozens of potted plants hanging on hooks. She watered them, talked to them and nurtured them. And in the winter she would carry them all inside and set them on shelves near the windows of our enclosed front porch. There with a little water and a lot of love she kept them alive, green, and growing even during the coldest, darkest months. As a boy I was puzzled by all the effort she put into them. I understood the vegetable gardens. They helped to feed the family all winter long. I even understood the flowers around the house. They were pretty and smelled so sweet in the summer months. The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, however, eluded me. They didn’t give us any food and they rarely had any flowers on them. They remained a mystery to my child’s mind. Now as I’ve grown older I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my home. They remind me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still exist. They remind me that Spring will come again. They remind me that God loves us and is still with us even when the earth doesn’t show it. Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light. They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself. She is light to my soul even in my darkest times. And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven. May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived. 4. Which of the following is close in meaning to the underlined word “eluded” in paragraph 2? A. Upset. B. Misguided. C. Confused. D. Distracted. 5. Why was Nana fond of potted plants? A. They were a sign of hope. B. They resembled sunrise and forests. C. They constantly kept Nana company. D. They were portable and easy to nurture. 6. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A. To advocate growing potted plants. B. To sing the praise of Nana’s spirit and love. C. To stress the benefits of a positive lifestyle. D. To recall beautiful memories spent with Nana. 7. What’s the type of the passage? A. A non-fiction. B. A book review. C. An agricultural leaflet. D. A celebrity biography. 【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者小时候不理解奶奶为什么喜欢盆栽，随着年龄的增长，作者明白了盆栽是希望的象征。 【4题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词前文“The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, however, eluded me.(然而，她花这么多精力照顾那些盆栽植物的原因，却eluded我摸)”和划线词后文“They didn’t give us any food and they rarely had any flowers on them. They remained a mystery to my child’s mind.(它们没有给我们任何食物，而且它们也很少开花。它们对我孩子来说仍然是个谜)”可知，作者对于Nana费心照顾这些盆栽感到困惑，因为作者认为它们没有贡献任何食物，而且也很少开花。故划线词意思是“困惑的”，故选C。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Now as I’ve grown older I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my home. They remind me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still exist. They remind me that Spring will come again. They remind me that God loves us and is still with us even when the earth doesn’t show it.(现在，随着年龄的增长，我开始明白为什么我的祖母会有那些盆栽。这和我家里挂了那么多日出和森林的照片的原因是一样的。它们提醒我，在光秃秃的树木和黄草丛生的黑暗、寒冷的冬天，光、爱和生长仍然存在。它们提醒我春天还会再来。它们提醒我，上帝爱我们，即使在地球上没有表现出来的时候，上帝仍然与我们同在)”可知，Nana喜欢盆栽是因为它们是希望的象征。故选A。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light. They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself. She is light to my soul even in my darkest times. And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven. May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived.(今天，我以新的眼光看待奶奶的盆栽。它们值得她付出的每一点爱和关心。但最能告诉我关于光和爱的是奶奶自己。即使在我最黑暗的时候，她也是我灵魂的光。即使她身在天堂，她的爱仍在我心中。愿我们都能学会像她那样去爱，像她那样闪耀，像她那样生活)”可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是歌颂奶奶的精神和爱。故选B。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章主要讲述了作者小时候不理解奶奶为什么喜欢盆栽，随着年龄的增长，作者明白了盆栽是希望的象征。可推知，这篇文章是一篇关于奶奶的非小说类文学作品。故选A。 C Extremely authentic-looking prosthetic (假体的) eyes can now be 3D-printed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand, scientists demonstrate in a new study. The new technology can create a prosthetic eye in just 90 minutes, compared with the eight hours it would normally take a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one by hand. The 3D-printed eyes require five times less labor to make than traditional methods, the scientists behind the technology wrote in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications. The 3D-printed eyes also look more natural than traditional prostheses; this could help improve a patient’s self-confidence in using the devices. “Patients are very conscious about wearing a prosthesis, and they don't want others to notice,” Johann Reinhard, lead study author and a researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research in Germany, told us. “With these more realistic eves, it might help them to participate more in society,” he said. The new printing approach involves taking a specialized image of a patient’s empty eye socket and of their healthy eye. These images are then processed and used to draft blueprints that can be sent to be 3D-printed in the lab. These 3D-printed eyes closely replicate the color, size and structure of the patient's healthy eye and are particularly good at capturing the colored part of the eye, known as the iris, and the white part of the eye, called the sclera. Once finished, the eyes take 15 to 30 minutes to be installed by an ocularist, Reinhard said. “About 80% of adults in need of prosthetic eyes could theoretically have one made this way, either due to a birth defect that causes an eye to be small or missing or because they’ve lost an eye,” the team said. “However, this wouldn’t be possible for all patients, such as those who have a very complex eye socket, as the software wouldn’t be able to find a matching shape for the prosthetic eye,” Reinhard said. “More data are needed to see if this technique could also be used to make prosthetic eyes for children,which would require more regulation,” Reinhard said. 8. Which of the following words can be best used to describe the 3D-printed eyes? A. Eco-friendly. B. Time-consuming. C. Fit-of-all. D. Realistic-looking. 9. How does the author develop his idea mainly in Paragraph 2? A. By justifying an idea. B. By giving examples. C. By providing evidence. D. By making a comparison. 10. Which statement is true about a 3D-printed eye? A. The patients prefer to show off their prosthetic eyes. B. Every adult in need of a prosthetic eye can’t possibly have one. C. It normally takes a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one. D. The installment of one is 5 times faster than a traditional prosthetic eye. 11. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. 3D-printed Eyes——a Better Alternative B. 3D Printing—a Promising Technology C. 3D-printed Eyes—a Source of Confidence D. Prosthetic Eyes—the Hope for all Blind People 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了通过 3D打印技术制作假眼比传统手工制作更节省成本而且自然逼真，对于有需要的人来说是更好的选择。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段的“Extremely authentic-looking prosthetic eyes can now be 3D-printed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand, scientists demonstrate in a new study.(科学家在一项新研究中证明，现在可以用3D打印技术制作出非常逼真的假眼，而其所用时间仅为手工制作假眼所需的时间的一小部分。)”可知，3D打印技术制作出的假眼是很逼真的。故选D。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段的“The new technology can create a prosthetic eye in just 90 minutes, compared with the eight hours it would normally take a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one by hand. The 3D-printed eyes require five times less labor to make than traditional methods, the scientists behind the technology wrote in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications.(这项新技术可以在90分钟内制造出一只假眼，而通常情况下，熟练的技术人员或眼科医生手工制作一只假眼需要8个小时。该技术背后的科学家在《自然通讯》杂志上发表的一篇新论文中写道，与传统方法相比，3D打印眼睛所需的劳动力减少了五倍。) ”可知，作者通过比较的手段来阐述利用3D打印眼睛的技术会比传统手工制作更快更便捷。故选D。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的““About 80% of adults in need of prosthetic eyes could theoretically have one made this way, either due to a birth defect that causes an eye to be small or missing or because they've lost an eye,” the team said. “However, this wouldn't be possible for all patients, such as those who have a very complex eye socket, as the software wouldn't be able to find a matching shape for the prosthetic eye,” Reinhard said.(研究小组说：“理论上，大约80%需要假眼的成年人可以这样做，要么是因为出生缺陷导致眼睛小或缺失，要么是因为他们失去了一只眼睛。”“然而，这并不适用于所有患者，比如那些眼窝非常复杂的患者，因为软件无法找到与假眼匹配的形状，”Reinhard说。)”可知，由于有些人眼窝结构复杂，因此不是每个需要假眼的成年人都能拥有一只。故选B。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，根据第一段的“Extremely authentic-looking prosthetic eyes can now be 3D-printed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand, scientists demonstrate in a new study.(科学家在一项新研究中证明，现在可以用3D打印技术制作出非常逼真的假眼，而其所用时间仅为手工制作假眼所需的时间的一小部分。)”和第二段的“The new technology can create a prosthetic eye in just 90 minutes, compared with the eight hours it would normally take a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one by hand. The 3D-printed eyes require five times less labor to make than traditional methods, the scientists behind the technology wrote in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications.(这项新技术可以在90分钟内制造出一只假眼，而通常情况下，熟练的技术人员或眼科医生手工制作一只假眼需要8个小时。该技术背后的科学家在《自然通讯》杂志上发表的一篇新论文中写道，与传统方法相比，3D打印眼睛所需的劳动力减少了五倍。) ”可知，通过 3D打印技术制作假眼比传统手工制作更节省成本而且自然逼真，因此对于有需要的人来说是更好的选择，A项“3D打印眼睛——更好的选择”可以作为标题。故选A。 D Recent experiments by psychologists at the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember our real-world experiences. The research, described in the March 12, 2024 online edition of proceedings of the National Academy of Science, suggests that varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for memory. “Lots of prior research has shown that learning and memory benefit from spacing study sessions out,” said Benjamin, a director of the Causal Learning and Decision-Making Lab at Pitt. “For example, if you cram the night before a test, you might remember the information the next day for the test, but you will probably forget it fairly soon,” he added. “In contrast, if you study the material on different days leading up to the test, you will be more likely to recall it for a longer period of time.” But “spacing effect” has been based on the idea that what you are trying to learn repeats identically each time. Yet that is rarely the case in real life, when some features of our experience s may stay the same,but others are likely to change. For example, imagine repeat trips to your local coffee shop. While many features may stay the same on each visit, a new barista (咖啡师) may be serving you. How does the spacing effect work in light of such variation across experiences? In two experiments, researchers asked participants to repeatedly study pairs of items and scenes that were either identical on each repetition or in which the item stayed the same but the scene changed each time. Researchers found that spaced learning benefited item memory. But they also found that memory was better for the items that had been paired with different scenes compared with those shown with the same scene each time. “It is hard to provide clear advice for things like studying for a test because the sort of material can be so different,” Benjamin said. “But in theory our findings should be broadly relevant to different sorts of tasks, like remembering someone’s name and things about them and learning new vocabulary in a foreign language.” 12. In what way is “spacing effect” challenged in reality? A. The lack of sufficient learning time. B. The misuse of the memory technique. C. The repetition of the learning process. D. The variability of real-life experiences. 13. Which behavior is least likely to contribute to long-term memory? A. Integrating spaced repetition into learning. B. Studying intensively the night before a test. C. Linking new information with different tasks. D. Learning materials against various backgrounds. 14 What will Benjamin suggest readers do to remember a new person's name? A. Use the name in conversations shortly after meeting them. B. Repeat the name by associating it with different information. C. Practice item memory to create a mental image with the person. D. Engage in active listening when they are introducing themselves. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. The impact of constant spaced study. B. The study of various and self-paced learning. C. The role of varied learning and spaced study. D. The significance of repeated learning sessions. 【答案】12. D 13. B 14. B 15. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了多样化学习和间隔学习的作用。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“But “spacing effect” has been based on the idea that what you are trying to learn repeats identically each time. Yet that is rarely the case in real life, when some features of our experience s may stay the same, but others are likely to change.”（但“间隔效应”是基于这样一种观点，即你每次都试图学习相同的内容。然而，在现实生活中很少会出现这种情况，我们经历的某些特征可能保持不变，但其他特征可能会发生变化）可知，“间距效应”在现实中因现实生活经验的可变性而受到挑战。故选D项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“For example, if you cram the night before a test, you might remember the information the next day for the test, but you will probably forget it fairly soon”（例如，如果你在考试前一天晚上临时抱佛脚，你可能会在第二天记住考试的信息，但很快就会忘记）可知，.考试前一天晚上集中学习对长期记忆的贡献最小。故选B项。 【14题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“But in theory our findings should be broadly relevant to different sorts of tasks, like remembering someone’s name and things about them and learning new vocabulary in a foreign language”（但从理论上讲，我们的发现应该与不同类型的任务广泛相关，比如记住某人的名字和他们的事情，以及学习外语的新词汇）可知，本杰明建议读者通过将名称与不同信息关联来重复该名字。故选B项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“The research, described in the March 12,2024 online edition of proceedings of the National Academy of Science, suggests that varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for memory.”（这项研究发表在2024年3月12日的《美国国家科学院院刊》网络版上，研究表明，随着时间的推移，改变我们学习的内容和间隔学习时间都对记忆力有帮助。）以及下文的叙述可知，短文介绍了多样化学习和间隔学习的作用。故选C项。 第二节（共5小题，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） Getting up early is actually the secret to the success of many people. ____16____ It may improve your cognitive (认知的) function. People who get up early in the morning can concentrate better, are more attentive, and stay energized throughout the day.____17____ Therefore, focusing on important tasks earlier will allow you to make better decisions than people who work later. A 2010 Harvard University study found that morning people have better problem-solving skills, get better grades in school, and land higher-paying jobs. It helps you sleep better. Waking up early makes going to bed earlier easier and helps you get consistent sleep and wake time.____18____ Getting adequate sleep may lower your blood pressure, boost your mood, as well as improve your brain function. People who tend to be night owls are more likely to feel tired and develop sleep disorders. It gives you more time to eat breakfast. ____19____ After all, food is the fuel people need to feel energized and ready to face the world. Just drinking a cup of coffee at the drive-through will not give you what you need. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast of health y bread rolls or yogurt and fruit to start your day off right. It gives you more time for yourself. Waking up early allows you to watch the sunrise and have quiet time at home. Self-care is vitally important, so take this time to enjoy your coffee, take your dog for a long walk, write your shopping list, or just take some extra me time. People generally think it is difficult to get more time for themselves.____20____ A. Try going to the gym or running first in the morning. B. People’s brains are more alert (灵敏的) in the morning. C. Nothing starts a day better than eating a healthy breakfast. D. This helps to regulate your body clock and leads to better sleep. E. Check out these four good reasons to wake up early in the morning. F. Here are four methods that will help you start your day feeling relaxed. G. However, setting your alarm clock earlier will give you the gift of extra time. 【答案】16. E 17. B 18. D 19. C 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要论述了四个早起的理由。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Getting up early is actually the secret to the success of many people.(早起其实是很多人成功的秘诀)”结合后文论述了早起的四个理由，故E选项“看看这四个早起的好理由”符合语境，故选E。 【17题详解】 根据上文“People who get up early in the morning can concentrate better, are more attentive, and stay energized throughout the day.(早起的人可以更好地集中注意力，更专注，一整天都保持精力充沛)”可知，上文提到早起的人注意力更集中，说明大脑在早上更加灵敏，故B选项“人们的大脑在早上更灵敏”符合语境，故选B。 【18题详解】 根据上文“Waking up early makes going to bed earlier easier and helps you get consistent sleep and wake time.(早起可以让你更容易早睡，帮助你获得一致的睡眠和醒来时间)”以及后文“Getting adequate sleep may lower your blood pressure, boost your mood, as well as improve your brain function. People who tend to be night owls are more likely to feel tired and develop sleep disorders.(充足的睡眠可以降低你的血压，改善你的情绪，以及改善你的大脑功能。夜猫子的人更容易感到疲劳，患上睡眠障碍)”可知，上文提到了早起帮助你获得一致的睡眠和醒来时间，后文提到了充足睡眠的好处，可知本句承接上文，继续说明早起带来的好处，故D选项“这有助于调节你的生物钟，从而获得更好的睡眠”符合语境，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据后文“After all, food is the fuel people need to feel energized and ready to face the world. Just drinking a cup of coffee at the drive-through will not give you what you need. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast of health y bread rolls or yogurt and fruit to start your day off right.(毕竟，食物是人们感到精力充沛、准备好面对世界所需要的燃料。仅仅在汽车餐厅喝杯咖啡并不能满足你的需要。享受一顿营养丰富的早餐，健康的面包卷或酸奶和水果，开始你的一天)”可知，后文主要论述了早起可以更好地享受早餐。故C选项“没有什么比吃一顿健康的早餐更好的开始新的一天了”符合语境，故选C。 【20题详解】 根据上文“Waking up early allows you to watch the sunrise and have quiet time at home. Self-care is vitally important, so take this time to enjoy your coffee, take your dog for a long walk, write your shopping list, or just take some extra me time. People generally think it is difficult to get more time for themselves.(早起可以让你看日出，在家里有一段安静的时间。自我照顾是非常重要的，所以利用这段时间来享受你的咖啡，带你的狗去散步，写你的购物清单，或者只是给自己一些额外的时间。人们普遍认为很难为自己争取更多的时间)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，上文提到人们难以为自己争取更多时间，可知本句是在说明早起可以获得更多时间。故G选项“然而，把闹钟调早一点会给你额外的时间”符合语境，故选G。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I am employed in an educational institution. Each day, following the ____21____ of the students, a delightful young woman named Claire often arrives to clean the classrooms and offices. Once a week, I ____22____ after hours, doing some extra work. So I often chat for a few minutes with her. She always makes me feel good because she's a good listener and willing to talk about her children. Our ____23____ are consistently enjoyable. Last week, she seemed unlike her ____24____ self. She told me that her husband had been ____25____ from his job, leaving them worried about their financial ____26____. Later that week, while I was in a department store, my attention was drawn to the shelves lined with sunglasses. After ____27____ various pairs, I discovered the ideal sunglasses. As I admired my ____28____ , it occurred to me that Claire would look great while wearing them.____29____ with my current pair, I purchased the sunglasses for Claire. Eager to surprise her, I placed them in an elegant bag and ____30____ put them in her closet for her discovery. The following day, Claire was chatting with a coworker as she ____31____ the closet. Upon ____32____ the bag and taking out the sunglasses and a Smile Card, her face lit up with joy. She expressed that it had been days since she had reason to smile and that this act of kindness ____33____ her spirits. She penned a note expressing her ____34____ for my heart-warming gesture. Choosing to gift her the sunglasses instead of myself brought me much satisfaction. I eagerly ____35____ creating more moments of joy. 21. A. queue B. exit C. guidance D. plan 22. A. wait B. work C. think D. remain 23. A. conversations B. jobs C. trips D. arrangements 24. A. regular B. usual C. unusual D. calm 25. A. fired B. blamed C. rewarded D. comforted 26. A. stability B. manner C. method D. support 27. A. checking out B. putting aside C. trying on D. taking up 28. A. ambition B. reflection C. conclusion D. decision 29. A. Satisfied B. Bored C. Familiar D. Careful 30. A. occasionally B. cautiously C. accurately D. secretly 31. A. achieved B. approached C. found D. removed 32. A. covering B. hiding C. spotting D. receiving 33. A. maintained B. struck C. lifted D. restored 34. A. gratitude B. comment C. preparation D. apology 35. A. doubt B. imagine C. admit D. anticipate 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. A 26. A 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在一家教育机构认识了年轻女子克莱尔，两人交谈愉快，在得知克莱尔家里遇到了困难以后，作者送了墨镜给她，让她开心起来的故事。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每天，在学生们离开后，一个叫克莱尔的可爱的年轻女子经常来打扫教室和办公室。A. queue队伍；B. exit离去，出口；C. guidance指导；D. plan计划。根据后文“clean the classrooms and offices”可知，打扫工作应该是在学生离开以后进行的。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每周有一次，我在下班后仍然工作，做一些额外的工作。A. wait等待；B. work工作；C. think认为；D. remain留下，维持。根据后文“after hours, doing some extra work”指作者下班后留下来做些额外的工作，故选D。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的谈话总是很愉快。A. conversations对话；B. jobs工作；C. trips旅程；D. arrangements安排。根据上文“She always makes me feel good because she's a good listener and willing to talk about her children.(她总是让我感觉很好，因为她是一个很好的倾听者，愿意谈论她的孩子)”可知，指作者和对方的对话很愉快。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：上周，她看起来和往常不太一样。A. regular定期的；B. usual通常的；C. unusual不寻常的；D. calm平静的。根据后文提到女人的丈夫失业了，担心经济状况，可知上周，她看起来和往常不太一样。故选B。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她告诉我她丈夫被解雇了，这让他们很担心他们的经济稳定性。A. fired开除；B. blamed责备；C. rewarded奖励；D. comforted安慰。根据后文“leaving them worried about their financial”可知，让他们担心的原因是丈夫被解雇了。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她告诉我她丈夫被解雇了，这让他们很担心他们的经济稳定性。A. stability稳定性；B. manner礼貌；C. method方法；D. support支持。根据上文“leaving them worried about their financial”可知，丈夫失去了工作，这让他们很担心他们的经济稳定性。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：试了好几副之后，我找到了一副理想的太阳镜。A. checking out结账；B. putting aside搁置；C. trying on试戴；D. taking up开始从事。根据前文“while I was in a department store”和后文“various pairs”可知，作者在购物，应该是试戴墨镜。故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我欣赏自己的倒影时，我突然想到克莱尔戴上它们一定很漂亮。A. ambition抱负；B. reflection倒影；C. conclusion结论；D. decision决定。上文提到作者试戴墨镜，所以是看到自己在镜子中的倒影。故选B。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我对现在的这副墨镜很满意，就给克莱尔买了这副。A. Satisfied满足的；B. Bored厌倦的；C. Familiar熟悉的；D. Careful仔细的。根据后文“with my current pair, I purchased the sunglasses for Claire”指作者对现在的这副墨镜很满意，就给克莱尔买了这副。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：为了给她一个惊喜，我把它们放在一个精美的袋子里，偷偷地放在她的衣橱里，等她发现。A. occasionally偶尔；B. cautiously谨慎地；C. accurately精确地；D. secretly偷偷地，秘密地。根据后文“the bag and taking out the sunglasses and a Smile Card, her face lit up with joy”可知，作者是偷偷放的，克莱尔并不知情，发现时才觉得惊喜。故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天，克莱尔和一位同事走到衣柜前聊天。A. achieved实现；B. approached靠近；C. found找到；D. removed去除。根据后文“the closet”指克莱尔和一位同事走到衣柜前聊天。故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：看到袋子，拿出太阳镜和微笑卡，她的脸上露出了喜悦的笑容。A. covering覆盖；B. hiding隐藏；C. spotting看见；D. receiving收到。根据后文“the bag and taking out the sunglasses”指克莱尔看到了袋子，拿出太阳镜。故选C。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她说，她已经好几天没有理由笑了，这种善意的举动使她精神振奋。A. maintained维护；B. struck打；C. lifted提高、高兴起来；D. restored恢复。呼应上文“her face lit up with joy”指作者的行为振奋了克莱尔的精神。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她写了一张纸条，对我温暖人心的举动表示感谢。A. gratitude感激；B. comment评论；C. preparation准备；D. apology道歉。根据后文“for my heart-warming gesture”可知，作者送了礼物给克莱尔，克莱尔写信表达感谢。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我热切地期待着创造更多快乐的时刻。A. doubt怀疑；B. imagine想象；C. admit承认；D. anticipate期待。根据上文“Choosing to gift her the sunglasses instead of myself brought me much satisfaction.(选择送她太阳镜而不是送给我自己，给我带来了很大的满足感)”可知，做好事给作者带来了满足感，所以期待着创造更多快乐的时刻。故选D。 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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 With a history of more than 2,000 years, the Silk Route dates back to Han dynasty. Through this route, the Chinese highly ____36____ (qualify) silk made its fame to the western countries. The merchants in different regions ____37____ (seek) the opportunity of trading Chinese silk ____38____ they indeed made their fortune along this route. That route functioned ____39____ the life blood of international trade at that time. Meanwhile, the Chinese civilization was introduced to the Western countries and vice versa. The Silk Route ____40____ (consider) as a new chapter recording the friendship between the European and Asian peoples. Throughout all these years, many great figures have made great ____41____ (contribute) to the development of the Silk Route. Today, the Silk Route has a poetic name ____42____ (call) One Belt One Road,____43____ (aim) to help those connected regions in culture and economy exchange with a more advanced road. The main cities alongside it are becoming ____44____ (large) and more important in helping trade and culture exchange. Many countries have gained great benefits along the trading process. All in all, the ancient Silk Road is more like _____45_____ historical textbook for everyone to read and to know about what happened during that ancient time. It has been playing a significant role in the development of the civilizations of China. 【答案】36. qualified 37. sought 38. and 39. as 40. was considered 41. contributions 42. called 43. aiming 44. larger 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了丝绸之路的历史以及重要作用。 【36题详解】 考查形容词。句意：通过这条路线，中国高品质的丝绸享誉西方。修饰名词silk应用形容词qualified，作定语。故填qualified。 【37题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：各地的商人都在寻找交易中国丝绸的机会，他们确实在这条路上发了财。根据后文they indeed made可知，事情发生在过去，应用一般过去时。故填sought。 【38题详解】 考查连词。句意：各地的商人都在寻找交易中国丝绸的机会，他们确实在这条路上发了财。结合前后文语境可知，前后是并列关系，应用连词and。故填and。 【39题详解】 考查介词。句意：那条路线在当时是国际贸易的命脉。短语function as表示“充当”。故填as。 【40题详解】 考查动词短语。句意：丝绸之路被认为是记录欧亚人民友谊的新篇章。动词短语be considered as表示“被认为是”，且发生在过去，用一般过去时，主语为The Silk Route，谓语用单数。故填was considered。 【41题详解】 考查名词。句意：这些年来，许多伟大的人物为丝绸之路的发展做出了巨大的贡献。作动词的宾语，应用名词contribution，短语make great contributions to表示“做出了巨大的贡献”。故填contributions。 【42题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：今天，丝绸之路有了一个诗意的名字——“一带一路”，旨在帮助那些在文化和经济上相互联系的地区进行更先进的交流。此处name与call构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填called。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：今天，丝绸之路有了一个诗意的名字——“一带一路”，旨在帮助那些在文化和经济上相互联系的地区进行更先进的交流。分析句子结构可知，aim与逻辑主语One Belt One Road构成主动关系，应用现在分词，作状语。故填aiming。 【44题详解】 考查比较级。句意：沿线的主要城市规模越来越大，在促进贸易和文化交流方面也越来越重要。根据后文more important可知，应用比较级。故填larger。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：总而言之，古丝绸之路更像是一本历史教科书，每个人都可以阅读，了解古代发生的事情。此处textbook为泛指，且historical是发音以辅音音素开头的单词，应用不定冠词a。故填a。 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华。请为校英文报写一则招新启事, 欢迎同学们加入到学校英语社团，启事内容包括： 1. 介绍社团的活动； 2.参加社团的好处； 3.加入社团的方式. 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 Welcome to Our English Club March 28, 2024 Welcome to our English club! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ English Club 【答案】Welcome to Our English Club March 28, 2024 Welcome to our English Club! It could serve as a platform to show your outstanding abilities and help you develop a range of great skills. You can participate in a variety of activities including staging musical dramas, holding group discussions, watching Oscar-winning movies, and so on. These after-class activities could offer you abundant opportunities. First, your active participation is helpful in strengthening the sense of responsibility and managing interpersonal relations. Second, various activities organized by us could raise your level of proficiency in English. A good command of English will undoubtedly give you a competitive advantage over your peers. You can file a written application to our staff office or email us via englishclub@163.com. The deadline for entries is April 9. Come on, and join us now! English Club 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生为校英文报写一则招新启事, 欢迎同学们加入到学校英语社团。 【详解】1.词汇积累 杰出的：outstanding→remarkable/distinguished 参加：participate in→ take part in 提供：offer→provide 首先：first→ first of all 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：You can participate in a variety of activities including staging musical dramas, holding group discussions, watching Oscar-winning movies, and so on.  拓展句：You can participate in a variety of activities which include staging musical dramas, holding group discussions, watching Oscar-winning movies, and so on. 【点睛】【高分句型1】Second, various activities organized by us could raise your level of proficiency in English.（运用了过去分词作后置定语） 【高分句型2】A good command of English will undoubtedly give you a competitive advantage over your peers.（运用了一般将来时的结构） 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。 Taimur and Daniyal were twins and had been my next door neighbors since I was five years old. Not only did we go to the same school, but our evenings and weekends were spent together too. It was like we were inseparable. I never felt that I needed any friends other than them. Unexpectedly, one evening their parents shared the news of them moving to another country-Australia. I was shocked to realize that we would never be together, started recalling all the good times we had spent together, such as playing in the school breaks, the play dates, and all the fun things we did. Was it all going to end? When we had been through so many highs and lows together, shared secrets and supported each other through thick and thin, their moving away felt like my heart was being taken away. The news of their departure left me feeling empty and lost. I was thinking about the biggest change that I was going to face in a few days, it was a difficult pill to swallow, but I knew I must move on. Though it wasn’t easy at first, I was trying my level best to beat the mental pain I was in. After hearing the news, every day felt like a struggle. The school didn’t feel the same; the lunchbreaks had no purpose. Soon there would be no one to compare the test marks with, homework remarks would not excite me like before, and so on. I couldn’t help but feel lost and alone already. 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。 Seeing my condition, my family advised me to make the most of the time that was left before they moved. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Saying goodbye wasn’t easy, but it set my heart at ease to realize that we could still be the closest friends. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Seeing my condition my family advised me to make the most of the time that was left before they moved. They encouraged me to create more memories that could be cherished forever. Taking their advice to heart, I planned a series of farewell activities - a picnic at our favorite park, a movie marathon night featuring our favorite films, and a heartfelt gift exchange. These moments were bittersweet, filled with laughter and tears, reminding us of the strong bond we shared. It was a time of reflection, appreciating every moment spent together, and acknowledging that true friendship isn’t bound by distance. Saying goodbye wasn’t easy, but it set my heart at ease to realize that we could still be the closest friends. We made promises to stay in touch through video calls, texts, and social media. As they left, we hugged tightly, whispering reassurances of meeting again. The departure was a pivotal moment for me, teaching me resilience and the value of friendships that withstand the test of time and distance. This experience, although painful, prepared me for future farewells and reinforced the idea that some bonds are indeed unbreakable, no matter where life takes us. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者的邻居Taimur和Daniyal是双胞胎，后来作者得知他们将要搬家，情绪十分低落。家人为此给作者提供了建议，作者也规划了和他们想做的事情，让作者明白了朋友的真正意义。 【详解】1. 段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“看到我的情况，我的家人建议我充分利用他们搬家前剩下的时间。”可知，第一段可描写作者开始列清单规划和朋友的活动。 ②由第二段首句内容“说再见并不容易，但当我意识到我们仍然是最亲密的朋友时，我的心就放松了。”可知，第二段可描写作者在这次经历中的感悟和收获。 2. 续写线索：家人建议——规划活动——创造记忆——保持联系——约定暑假探望——作者感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①计划：plan/arrange/schedule ②建议：advise/suggest/recommend ③鼓励：encourage/inspire/motivate 情绪类 ①苦乐参半：bittersweet/sweet-sour/mixed emotions ②痛苦的：painful/hurtful/distressing 【点睛】[高分句型1]They encouraged me to create more memories that could be cherished forever.(that引导的定语从句) [高分句型2]This experience, although painful, prepared me for future farewells and reinforced the idea that some bonds are indeed unbreakable, no matter where life takes us.(that引导的同位语从句) 听力答案：1-5 CABCB 6-10 BCCCB 11-15 BCAAB 16-20 AAAAB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2024年春高河中学高二期中 英语试题 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 1. Where is the new stadium? A. Near Third Street. B. Across from the theater. C. Opposite the supermarket. 2. What are Celia and Jack probably doing now? A. Having coffee. B. Shopping. C. Walking in the park. 3. Why can’t the woman go to the movies with the man? A. She will visit her uncle and aunt. B. She will accompany her relatives to the castle. C. She has no interest in watching the movies. 4. What does the man think of the woman’s dream? A. It’s great. B. It’s practical. C. It’s impossible. 5. How long did the woman’s father live abroad? A. Six months B. Twelve months C. Eight months 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 6. Which part did the man fall on? A. His shoulder B. His arm C. His foot. 7 What will the woman do next? A. Ask the man more questions B. Take off the man’s clothes C. Give the man a check-up 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 8. Where is the new Italian restaurant? A. It’s in front of a French place B. It’s on River Street. C. It’s near the river. 9. When did the woman go to the restaurant? A. Last Wednesday. B. Last Saturday C. Last Friday 10 How much did the woman spend in the restaurant? A. $8 B. $9.50 C. $10 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 11. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. The cultures in different countries. B. The man’s travel experience. C. The interesting things abroad. 12. In which country did the man meet the elephant? A. Mexico. B. Ethiopia. C. India. 13. What can we learn about the man? A. He was ill in Ethiopia. B. He had an accident in a minibus. C. He was calm when seeing the elephant. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。 14. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Schoolmates B. Brother and sister C. Teacher and student 15. What does the woman suggest doing? A. Cleaning people’s houses B. Washing people’s cars C. Working at the car wash 16 How does the woman feel hosting a concert at first? A. Surprised. B. Interested. C. Impatient. 17. What will the speakers do next? A. Ask for permission B. Sell tickets at $5 C. Find audiences 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。 18. What is the weather like during the day in Bryce Canyon? A. It is hot B. It is cold. C. It is warm. 19. What is necessary for students to finish the training? A. Having a positive attitude. B. Trying new inventions. C. Working overtimes. 20. How do students survive in the wild? A. They ask their teachers for help. B. They get everything from nature. C. They bring everything they need. 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 There are many great independent bookstores in North Carolina. If you’re looking for some good books to read, you can visit the bookstores listed below. Purple Crow Books It’s a literary meeting place right in historic downtown Hillsborough. It was opened in 2009. You can find new books, used ones or the latest works by local authors. Because it specializes in local writers, Purple Crow Books is a favorite tourist destination. It’s a great place to grab a signed copy of a book by your favorite local author. 109 West King Street, Hillsborough, NC 27278 Quail Ridge Books This is an independent bookstore with friendly staff dedicated to (致力于) providing the best customer service. Founded in 1984 by Nancy Olson, the store provides a wide variety of carefully selected books, events, discussion groups and town hall meetings. The owner Lisa Poole bought the store in 2013 and is dedicated to serving the locals. 4209-100 Lassiter Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27609 Pomegranate Books This bookstore is located in the historic Borkenhagen House in the Winter Park neighborhood of Wilmington, North Carolina. It has been finding good homes for great books since 2005. It stocks a carefully selected collection of literary and life-enhancing titles for all ages and also features locally-made cards and gift items. 4418 Park Ave, Wilmington, NC 28403 Scuppernong Books This bookstore was opened on December 21, 2013 and has been an important part of the rebirth of downtown Greensboro ever since. It features fiction and poetry along with a remarkable children’s section and a broad range of general interest titles. Within the store is a busy cafe serving coffee, wine, and beer sourced primarily from local small businesses. 304 South Elm Street, Greensboro, NC 27401 1. What is special about Purple Crow Books? A. It holds various reading activities. B. It mainly sells books by local writers. C. It focuses on selling second-hand books. D. It is supported by local small businesses. 2. Which bookstore has the longest history? A. Quail Ridge Books. B. Purple Crow Books. C. Pomegranate Books. D. Scuppernong Books. 3. Who would prefer to visit Scuppernong Books? A. People loving non-fiction books. B. People liking handmade cards and gifts. C. People enjoying a very quiet environment. D. People fond of buying collections of poetry. B When I was a little boy growing up, my Mom, Dad, brothers and I lived in my Nana’s old house. It was surrounded by four huge vegetable gardens. And around the house so many flowers were planted. It was so beautiful there in the spring and summer. That wasn’t all, though. On the back porch Nana had dozens of potted plants hanging on hooks. She watered them, talked to them and nurtured them. And in the winter she would carry them all inside and set them on shelves near the windows of our enclosed front porch. There with a little water and a lot of love she kept them alive, green, and growing even during the coldest, darkest months. As a boy I was puzzled by all the effort she put into them. I understood the vegetable gardens. They helped to feed the family all winter long. I even understood the flowers around the house. They were pretty and smelled so sweet in the summer months. The reason she put so much effort into caring for those potted plants, however, eluded me. They didn’t give us any food and they rarely had any flowers on them. They remained a mystery to my child’s mind. Now as I’ve grown older I am beginning to understand why my Nana had those potted plants. It is the same reason I have so many pictures of sunrises and forests hanging in my home. They remind me during the dark, cold, winter months full of bare trees and yellow grass that light, love, and growth still exist. They remind me that Spring will come again. They remind me that God loves us and is still with us even when the earth doesn’t show it. Today I see Nana’s potted plants in a new light. They are worth every bit of the love and care she put into them. But what tells me most about light and love is Nana herself. She is light to my soul even in my darkest times. And her love lives on in my heart even if she is in Heaven. May we all learn to love as she loved, shine as she shined, and live as she lived. 4. Which of the following is close in meaning to the underlined word “eluded” in paragraph 2? A. Upset. B. Misguided. C. Confused. D. Distracted. 5. Why was Nana fond of potted plants? A. They were a sign of hope. B. They resembled sunrise and forests. C. They constantly kept Nana company. D. They were portable and easy to nurture. 6. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage? A. To advocate growing potted plants. B. To sing the praise of Nana’s spirit and love. C. To stress the benefits of a positive lifestyle. D. To recall beautiful memories spent with Nana. 7. What’s the type of the passage? A. A non-fiction. B. A book review. C. An agricultural leaflet. D. A celebrity biography. C Extremely authentic-looking prosthetic (假体的) eyes can now be 3D-printed in a fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand, scientists demonstrate in a new study. The new technology can create a prosthetic eye in just 90 minutes, compared with the eight hours it would normally take a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one by hand. The 3D-printed eyes require five times less labor to make than traditional methods, the scientists behind the technology wrote in a new paper published in the journal Nature Communications. The 3D-printed eyes also look more natural than traditional prostheses; this could help improve a patient’s self-confidence in using the devices. “Patients are very conscious about wearing a prosthesis, and they don't want others to notice,” Johann Reinhard, lead study author and a researcher at the Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research in Germany, told us. “With these more realistic eves, it might help them to participate more in society,” he said. The new printing approach involves taking a specialized image of a patient’s empty eye socket and of their healthy eye. These images are then processed and used to draft blueprints that can be sent to be 3D-printed in the lab. These 3D-printed eyes closely replicate the color, size and structure of the patient's healthy eye and are particularly good at capturing the colored part of the eye, known as the iris, and the white part of the eye, called the sclera. Once finished, the eyes take 15 to 30 minutes to be installed by an ocularist, Reinhard said. “About 80% of adults in need of prosthetic eyes could theoretically have one made this way, either due to a birth defect that causes an eye to be small or missing or because they’ve lost an eye,” the team said. “However, this wouldn’t be possible for all patients, such as those who have a very complex eye socket, as the software wouldn’t be able to find a matching shape for the prosthetic eye,” Reinhard said. “More data are needed to see if this technique could also be used to make prosthetic eyes for children,which would require more regulation,” Reinhard said. 8. Which of the following words can be best used to describe the 3D-printed eyes? A. Eco-friendly. B. Time-consuming. C. Fit-of-all. D. Realistic-looking. 9. How does the author develop his idea mainly in Paragraph 2? A. By justifying an idea. B. By giving examples. C. By providing evidence. D. By making a comparison. 10. Which statement is true about a 3D-printed eye? A. The patients prefer to show off their prosthetic eyes. B. Every adult in need of a prosthetic eye can’t possibly have one. C. It normally takes a skilled technician, or ocularist, to produce one. D. The installment of one is 5 times faster than a traditional prosthetic eye. 11. Which of the following would be the best title for the text? A. 3D-printed Eyes——a Better Alternative B. 3D Printing—a Promising Technology C. 3D-printed Eyes—a Source of Confidence D. Prosthetic Eyes—the Hope for all Blind People D Recent experiments by psychologists at the University of Pittsburgh shed new light on how we learn and how we remember our real-world experiences. The research, described in the March 12, 2024 online edition of proceedings of the National Academy of Science, suggests that varying what we study and spacing out our learning over time can both be helpful for memory. “Lots of prior research has shown that learning and memory benefit from spacing study sessions out,” said Benjamin, a director of the Causal Learning and Decision-Making Lab at Pitt. “For example, if you cram the night before a test, you might remember the information the next day for the test, but you will probably forget it fairly soon,” he added. “In contrast, if you study the material on different days leading up to the test, you will be more likely to recall it for a longer period of time.” But “spacing effect” has been based on the idea that what you are trying to learn repeats identically each time. Yet that is rarely the case in real life, when some features of our experience s may stay the same,but others are likely to change. For example, imagine repeat trips to your local coffee shop. While many features may stay the same on each visit, a new barista (咖啡师) may be serving you. How does the spacing effect work in light of such variation across experiences? In two experiments, researchers asked participants to repeatedly study pairs of items and scenes that were either identical on each repetition or in which the item stayed the same but the scene changed each time. Researchers found that spaced learning benefited item memory. But they also found that memory was better for the items that had been paired with different scenes compared with those shown with the same scene each time. “It is hard to provide clear advice for things like studying for a test because the sort of material can be so different,” Benjamin said. “But in theory our findings should be broadly relevant to different sorts of tasks, like remembering someone’s name and things about them and learning new vocabulary in a foreign language.” 12. In what way is “spacing effect” challenged in reality? A. The lack of sufficient learning time. B. The misuse of the memory technique. C. The repetition of the learning process. D. The variability of real-life experiences. 13. Which behavior is least likely to contribute to long-term memory? A. Integrating spaced repetition into learning. B. Studying intensively the night before a test. C. Linking new information with different tasks. D. Learning materials against various backgrounds. 14. What will Benjamin suggest readers do to remember a new person's name? A. Use the name in conversations shortly after meeting them. B. Repeat the name by associating it with different information. C. Practice item memory to create a mental image with the person. D. Engage in active listening when they are introducing themselves. 15. What is the text mainly about? A. The impact of constant spaced study. B. The study of various and self-paced learning. C. The role of varied learning and spaced study. D. The significance of repeated learning sessions. 第二节（共5小题，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） Getting up early is actually the secret to the success of many people. ____16____ It may improve your cognitive (认知的) function. People who get up early in the morning can concentrate better, are more attentive, and stay energized throughout the day.____17____ Therefore, focusing on important tasks earlier will allow you to make better decisions than people who work later. A 2010 Harvard University study found that morning people have better problem-solving skills, get better grades in school, and land higher-paying jobs. It helps you sleep better. Waking up early makes going to bed earlier easier and helps you get consistent sleep and wake time.____18____ Getting adequate sleep may lower your blood pressure, boost your mood, as well as improve your brain function. People who tend to be night owls are more likely to feel tired and develop sleep disorders. It gives you more time to eat breakfast. ____19____ After all, food is the fuel people need to feel energized and ready to face the world. Just drinking a cup of coffee at the drive-through will not give you what you need. Enjoy a nutritious breakfast of health y bread rolls or yogurt and fruit to start your day off right. It gives you more time for yourself. Waking up early allows you to watch the sunrise and have quiet time at home. Self-care is vitally important, so take this time to enjoy your coffee, take your dog for a long walk, write your shopping list, or just take some extra me time. People generally think it is difficult to get more time for themselves.____20____ A. Try going to the gym or running first in the morning. B. People’s brains are more alert (灵敏的) in the morning. C. Nothing starts a day better than eating a healthy breakfast. D. This helps to regulate your body clock and leads to better sleep. E. Check out these four good reasons to wake up early in the morning. F. Here are four methods that will help you start your day feeling relaxed. G. However, setting your alarm clock earlier will give you the gift of extra time. 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A,B,C,D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 I am employed in an educational institution. Each day, following the ____21____ of the students, a delightful young woman named Claire often arrives to clean the classrooms and offices. Once a week, I ____22____ after hours, doing some extra work. So I often chat for a few minutes with her. She always makes me feel good because she's a good listener and willing to talk about her children. Our ____23____ are consistently enjoyable. Last week, she seemed unlike her ____24____ self. She told me that her husband had been ____25____ from his job, leaving them worried about their financial ____26____. Later that week, while I was in a department store, my attention was drawn to the shelves lined with sunglasses. After ____27____ various pairs, I discovered the ideal sunglasses. As I admired my ____28____ , it occurred to me that Claire would look great while wearing them.____29____ with my current pair, I purchased the sunglasses for Claire. Eager to surprise her I placed them in an elegant bag and ____30____ put them in her closet for her discovery. The following day, Claire was chatting with a coworker as she ____31____ the closet. Upon ____32____ the bag and taking out the sunglasses and a Smile Card, her face lit up with joy. She expressed that it had been days since she had reason to smile and that this act of kindness ____33____ her spirits. She penned a note expressing her ____34____ for my heart-warming gesture. Choosing to gift her the sunglasses instead of myself brought me much satisfaction. I eagerly ____35____ creating more moments of joy. 21. A. queue B. exit C. guidance D. plan 22. A. wait B. work C. think D. remain 23. A. conversations B. jobs C. trips D. arrangements 24. A. regular B. usual C. unusual D. calm 25. A. fired B. blamed C. rewarded D. comforted 26. A. stability B. manner C. method D. support 27. A. checking out B. putting aside C. trying on D. taking up 28. A. ambition B. reflection C. conclusion D. decision 29. A. Satisfied B. Bored C. Familiar D. Careful 30. A. occasionally B. cautiously C. accurately D. secretly 31. A. achieved B. approached C. found D. removed 32. A. covering B. hiding C. spotting D. receiving 33. A. maintained B. struck C. lifted D. restored 34. A. gratitude B. comment C. preparation D. apology 35. A. doubt B. imagine C. admit D. anticipate 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个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 With a history of more than 2,000 years, the Silk Route dates back to Han dynasty. Through this route, the Chinese highly ____36____ (qualify) silk made its fame to the western countries. The merchants in different regions ____37____ (seek) the opportunity of trading Chinese silk ____38____ they indeed made their fortune along this route. That route functioned ____39____ the life blood of international trade at that time. Meanwhile, the Chinese civilization was introduced to the Western countries and vice versa. The Silk Route ____40____ (consider) as a new chapter recording the friendship between the European and Asian peoples. Throughout all these years, many great figures have made great ____41____ (contribute) to the development of the Silk Route. Today, the Silk Route has a poetic name ____42____ (call) One Belt One Road,____43____ (aim) to help those connected regions in culture and economy exchange with a more advanced road. The main cities alongside it are becoming ____44____ (large) and more important in helping trade and culture exchange. Many countries have gained great benefits along the trading process. All in all, the ancient Silk Road is more like _____45_____ historical textbook for everyone to read and to know about what happened during that ancient time. It has been playing a significant role in the development of the civilizations of China. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 （满分15分） 46. 假定你是学生会主席李华。请为校英文报写一则招新启事, 欢迎同学们加入到学校英语社团，启事内容包括： 1. 介绍社团的活动； 2.参加社团的好处； 3.加入社团的方式. 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.请按如下格式作答。 Welcome to Our English Club March 28 2024 Welcome to our English club! ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ English Club 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。 Taimur and Daniyal were twins and had been my next door neighbors since I was five years old. Not only did we go to the same school, but our evenings and weekends were spent together too. It was like we were inseparable. I never felt that I needed any friends other than them. Unexpectedly, one evening their parents shared the news of them moving to another country-Australia. I was shocked to realize that we would never be together, started recalling all the good times we had spent together, such as playing in the school breaks, the play dates, and all the fun things we did. Was it all going to end? When we had been through so many highs and lows together, shared secrets and supported each other through thick and thin, their moving away felt like my heart was being taken away. The news of their departure left me feeling empty and lost. I was thinking about the biggest change that I was going to face in a few days, it was a difficult pill to swallow, but I knew I must move on. Though it wasn’t easy at first, I was trying my level best to beat the mental pain I was in. After hearing the news, every day felt like a struggle. The school didn’t feel the same; the lunchbreaks had no purpose. Soon there would be no one to compare the test marks with, homework remarks would not excite me like before, and so on. I couldn’t help but feel lost and alone already. 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。 Seeing my condition, my family advised me to make the most of the time that was left before they moved. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Saying goodbye wasn’t easy, but it set my heart at ease to realize that we could still be the closest friends. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力答案：1-5 CABCB 6-10 BCCCB 11-15 BCAAB 16-20 AAAAB 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$