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2023~2024学年第二学期期末试卷 高二英语 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why are the speakers unable to go on vacation twice this year? A. The man has to repair the house. B. The man only has one week’s leave. C. They cannot afford it. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Why don’t we go on holiday twice this year? We can afford that. M: Although I have two weeks’ leave, I need one week to fix up the house. W: Alright. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the woman leave Turkey? A. In June. B. In July. C. In September. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】M: Is this your first time in Turkey? W: No, this is the second time. I first came here in June 2010. This time I arrived in early July, and I’ll stay here for two months. M: That’s a long time! W: Yeah. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who might print out the documents? A. Mrs. Green. B. Miss Jones. C. Mr. Collins. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: I have prepared those files for you, Mrs. Green. But I didn’t have time to print them out. W: No problem, Mr. Collins. I’ll ask my secretary Miss Jones to do that. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. An art museum. B. A painting. C. An artist. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Pete, you’ve been to many art museums. So do you have a favorite painter? M: Certainly. I love Picasso best who expressed his thoughts through his unique paintings. Oh, my goodness, he was really a genius. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man dissatisfied with about the restaurant? A. The food. B. The service. C. The price. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】W: Is there a Chinese restaurant near here? M: Yes, there is. I’ve been there once. The service is good and the price is reasonable, but the soup is too salty and the dumplings don’t taste good. 第二节 （共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is Arthur trying to do? A. Do the housework. B. Focus on his study. C. Sing a song. 7. Who is Cindy probably talking to? A. Her classmate. B. Her father. C. Her brother. 【答案】6. B 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: “Another day has gone. I’m still all alone...” M: Cindy, will you please stop singing? I can’t get the words out of my head. I need to do my homework! W: But I love the song, Arthur. M: I can’t stand this anymore! You can watch a film here until Dad comes back home W: OK, OK! 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the man regret doing? A. Majoring in Accounting. B. Becoming an accountant. C. Withdrawing from the accounting course. 9. How does the man feel about his current job? A. It’s interesting. B. It’s dull. C. It’s difficult. 10. What is the woman going to do? A. Introduce the man to her friend. B. Work in her friend’s firm. C. Cook a meal for the man. 【答案】8. C 9. B 10. A 【解析】 【原文】M: I dropped the accounting class in college. Now I regret that. After graduation, I’ve been trying to find a job in accounting, but so far I haven’t succeeded. W: It’s really difficult to find an ideal job, right? M: Yes. If I had not given up the accounting class then, I would become an accountant now. W: Well, don’t be too hard on yourself. By the way, what do you think of your present job as a bank clerk? M: Frankly, if I had known it was so boring, I would never have accepted it. W: I know. Well, you know I have a friend who works in an accounting firm. He wants to hire an assistant to help him deal with accounting affairs. I would like to recommend you to him. M: Really? Thanks a million. I owe you a meal. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does Bob do when shopping? A. Buy what he likes. B. Buy cheap things. C. Overlook the prices. 12. In which aspect does Lily probably spend the most? A. Clothes. B. Eating. C. Housing. 13. How much money does Bob spend on clothes a month? A. $ 2,000. B. $ 1,500. C. $ 500. 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Bob, are you good at managing your money? M: I’m good at saving money, I suppose. I often compare the prices of commodities. I also buy things on sale. What about you, Lily? W: Oh, how I envy you! I wish I could save money as you do. Well, I don’t buy anything on sale. I overlook the prices. I buy things I like. M: So, how do you spend your money? Like eating, buying clothes, or renting a house? W: Well, I don’t have to spend money renting a house, because I live with my parents. I only need to buy some food. But I’m crazy about buying clothes, where I spend $2,000 a month. You know, girls always like that. M: You really should control yourself. I spend $1,500 less on clothes than you do every month. W: I’m going to control my spending from next month. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What are the speakers likely to do? A. Cancel the booking. B. Enjoy the tea. C. Make tea for Mike. 15. Why are the speakers angry with Mike? A He forgot to phone them. B. He is too aggressive. C. He didn’t keep the appointment. 16. How will the man probably communicate with Mike? A. By letter. B. By phone. C. In person. 【答案】14. B 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Hello, Alex. I’ve already ordered black tea for you. Where’s Mike? Is he going to be late? M: Hi, Susan. Mike just phoned me and told me that he couldn’t make it. W: Again? How could you bear that? He stood us up last time. I even booked a table in this teahouse. M: He keeps doing it, which upsets me a lot. W: Have you ever talked about it with him? M: Do you really think that’s a good idea? I don’t want to get too aggressive and have an awkward conversation. W: If you are unwilling to talk with him in person, perhaps you can think about writing to him. Just express what you really think. M: That sounds good. I’ll give it a shot. W: Great! Let me know how it would turn out to be. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What instrument did the speaker play when she was young? A. The piano. B. The guitar. C. The violin. 18. Where is the theater located? A. In London. B. In Sydney. C. In New York. 19. Why is winning this competition important to the listeners? A. They’ll meet famous performers. B. They’ll have a brighter future. C. They’ll get a chance to travel the world. 20. How many hours will the performances last? A. Three. B. Four. C. Seven. 【答案】17. A 18. A 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【原文】Hello and welcome. My name is Adeline greenwood. I am the manager of this great theater. Here, many amazing and inspiring musicals are held. Now I would like to offer each one of you the chance to take part in our next musical. This is an incredible opportunity for any young musician, actor or actress. To win the place, you all must perform a song with an instrument of your choice. We have all sorts of instruments, such as violins and guitars. When I was your age, I too took part in this competition. My instrument of choice was the piano. This theater is famous for many things, musicals, ballets and many more. It’s most famous for its opera, though. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, this theater was used as an opera house for the people of London. Not only did the opera attract the locals, but people from around the world came to see it from as far as Sydney and New York. It is important that all of you take the role very seriously and perform to the best of your ability. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity which will open doors for your future. You must be willing to put in hard work to see the best rewards. You will start your performances at twelve and finish them by three this afternoon. You will have your results at seven this evening. 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 Grammar Course Grammar Course is a self-paced, downloadable course designed to help you learn English grammar through readings and practice exercises. In total, it contains over 175 pages of self-paced, grammar instruction with over 150 questions and exercises! The course is designed so that you can take it with or without instructor support. Some people prefer to learn on their own; others like to be able to ask for assistance when they need it. If you take the course with instructor support, you’ll receive 60 days of email communication with a qualified grammar instructor. Here’s What You’ll Learn! ● Write effective sentences that are easy to understand ● Identify and use basic sentence components ● Identify and correct some of the most common problems related to writing sentences ● Create and organize a paragraph properly ● Identify and correct some of the most common problems related to writing paragraphs ● Use basic punctuation such as commas, periods, question marks and hyphens ● Use advanced punctuation such as apostrophes, semi-colons and colons ● Identify common problems with punctuation Certification The Grammar Course is a self-paced, self-study guide. At the present time, there is no formal testing and therefore we do not offer a certificate for this course. Student Reviews The support from instructors is first-rate, and the course is well paced and allows me to learn quickly. — William I loved the course! I feel it completely refreshes my grammar skills.— Buddy The reading material is excellent. The self-taught grammar part was excellent.— Ethan Course Information Price with instructor support: $ 49 US Price without instructor support: $ 29 US 21. What kind of course is Grammar Course? A. It can be downloaded free of charge. B. It focuses on common English punctuation. C. It makes people learn grammar through practice. D. It is specially suitable for primary school students. 22. What are the students’ attitudes towards using the Grammar Course? A. Indifferent. B. Supportive. C. Unfavorable. D. Cautious. 23. What can you enjoy if you pay $ 49 for the course? A. Conversations face to face. B. Online English friends. C. Contact with classmates. D. Instructors’ help online. 【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文，主要介绍了一个名为Grammar Course的英语语法课程，包括课程内容、学习方式、价格以及学生评价等信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Grammar Course is a self-paced, downloadable course designed to help you learn English grammar through readings and practice exercises.”（Grammar Course是一个自学的、可下载的课程，旨在通过阅读和实践练习帮助你学习英语语法。）可知，Grammar Course是一个通过实践来学习语法的课程，故选C。 【22题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章学生的评价“The support from instructors is first-rate, and the course is well paced and allows me to learn quickly. — William I loved the course! I feel it completely refreshes my grammar skills.— Buddy The reading material is excellent. The self-taught grammar part was excellent.— Ethan”（教师的支持是一流的，课程节奏合适，使我能快速学习。——威廉 我喜欢这门课！我觉得它完全刷新了我的语法技能。——巴迪 阅读材料非常好。自学语法部分非常好。——伊桑）可知，学生对Grammar Course的态度是支持的，故选B。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第二段“If you take the course with instructor support, you’ll receive 60 days of email communication with a qualified grammar instructor.”（如果你在老师的支持下学习这门课程，你将收到60天与合格语法老师的电子邮件交流。）以及下文“Price with instructor support: $ 49 US”（含教师支持的价格:49美元）可知，如果你支付49美元购买课程，你可以享受到教师的在线帮助，故选D。 B Areas around the latitude (纬度) of 42 degrees north on earth are mostly known for their cool and pleasant climate. But there is one exception, which is famous for its incredible heat. This is the “Flaming Mountain” in China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Of course, it is not really “burning”. The mountain is barren and red, with a blackish tint (色调). In summer, ground temperatures can be as high as 70-degrees Celsius. People are tricked by their senses into seeing “flames”. The terrain(地形) is the main reason for the heat of the Flaming Mountain. It is located at the low point of the Turpan Basin which is also the lowest point of the Chinese mainland. The height difference between it and the surrounding mountains is more than 5000 meters, so the hot air in the basin cannot easily go away in different directions. As a result, the Flaming Mountain becomes the hottest place on its latitude. If one goes north from the county seat of Turpan, following what is known as the Road of Grapes for some 20 km, one reaches a deep valley at the foot of the Flaming Mountain. There is no grass on the Flaming Mountain, but this canyon nearby is shaded by grapes. The deep valley is only 8 kilometers long from north to south, but its annual output of grapes can reach more than 10 million kg. Almost every family here grows grapes. After harvest, they are sent to shade houses for drying. The shade houses are built on the slopes of barren mountains, high up and with no shelter, so as to make full use of the hot dry winds in the Turpan Basin. There are many holes in the walls of the shade houses which not only help with ventilation (通风), but also help avoid direct sunlight on grapes. It takes just 40 days for the fresh grapes to be dried by the hot air. 24. The underlined word “barren” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _______. A. high and steep B. bare and poor C. grassy and flourishing D. burning and flaming 25. Why is Flaming Mountain the hottest place on its latitude? A. Because it is in flames. B. Because there is no grass on it. C. Because of its special latitude. D. Because of its special terrain. 26. What do we know about the shade houses? A. Almost every family has a shade house. B. They can house more than 10 million kg grapes. C. They are specially built to dry the fresh grapes. D. The holes in their walls allow wind and sunlight in. 27. The passage is most likely taken from _______. A. a science report B. a tourist brochure C. a public advertisement D. a geographical documentary 【答案】24. B 25. D 26. C 27. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了中国新疆的火焰山的特殊地理环境和气候条件，以及当地的葡萄种植和晒干过程。 【24题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线单词后的“red, with a blackish tint(色调).”（红色的，带有黑色的色调。）可知，这座山是荒芜和贫瘠的，barren在这里应该是指“荒芜的，贫瘠的”，故选B。 【25题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段的“The terrain(地形) is the main reason for the heat of the Flaming Mountain. It is located at the low point of the Turpan Basin which is also the lowest point of the Chinese mainland. The height difference between it and the surrounding mountains is more than 5000 meters, so the hot air in the basin cannot easily go away in different directions.”（地形是火焰山炎热的主要原因。它位于吐鲁番盆地的最低点，也是中国大陆的最低点。它与周围山脉的高度差超过5000米，所以盆地中的热空气不能轻易地向不同的方向散去。）可推知，火焰山之所以是其纬度上最热的地方，是因为其特殊的地形，故选D。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章最后一段的“It takes just 40 days for the fresh grapes to be dried by the hot air.”（新鲜的葡萄只需要40天就可以被热风晒干。）可知，阴凉房是专门用来晒干新鲜葡萄的。故选C。 【27题详解】 推理判断题。根据全文内容以及第一段的“Areas around the latitude（纬度）of 42 degrees north on earth are mostly known for their cool and pleasant climate. But there is one exception, which is famous for its incredible heat. This is the “Flaming Mountain” in China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.”（地球上北纬42度附近的地区以气候凉爽宜人而闻名。但有一个例外，它以其惊人的热量而闻名。这是中国西北部新疆维吾尔自治区的“火焰山”。）可知，文章主要介绍了火焰山的地理环境和气候条件，以及当地的葡萄种植和晒干过程。所以短文来自一部地理纪录片，故选D。 C I remember the day Dad first took the violin home, and gathered my mother and me in the living room. If my thin smile didn’t match his smile, it was because I had prayed for a guitar or a piano. Then Dad announced that I would start lessons the following week. One day, I found a violin case. “It’s your father’s.” Mom said. “His parents bought it for him. He got too busy on the farm to play it.” Shortly after, my lessons began with Mr. Zelli. Confirmed I got fine for the first lesson, Dad glowed with hope. Though ordered to practice half an hour every day for a concert, I tried to get out of it. My future seemed to be without playing ball. Sometimes I could hear my friends outside playing heated games. “I don’t want to play a solo,” I shouted to my father. “You didn’t get to play your violin when you were a kid. So why should I?” Dad pointed at me, “Because you can bring people joy. You can touch their hearts. That’s a gift I won’t let you throw away.” He added softly, “Someday you’ll have the chance I never had: you will play the beautiful music for your family. And you’ll understand why you’ve worked so hard.” I had rarely heard Dad speak with such feeling about anything. From then on, I practiced without my parents’ making me. Finally, I finished my solo performing without a mistake. After the concert Mom and Dad came backstage. The way they walked — heads high, faces flushed — I knew they were pleased. As the years went by, I had my own family. I brought the violin to my home and put it in the attic. There it remained a dusty memory, until one afternoon many years later, my two children discovered it by accident. When I opened the case, they urged, “Play it, play it.” Surprised, I found my skills hadn’t rusted away. Soon the kids were dancing in circles and giggling. Even my wife Terri was laughing and clapping to the beat. I finally knew what it meant to work hard and sacrifice for others. Dad had been right: the most precious gift is to touch the hearts of those who you love. It took me almost 30 years to discover the legacy. 28. What’s the author’s first reaction to the violin? A. He smiled and treasured it. B. He was not ready to accept it. C. He disbelieved it. D. He was keen on it. 29. Which of the following can best describe my Dad’s personality? A. Wise and persistent. B. Mean and stubborn. C. Rich and wasteful. D. Reluctant and odd. 30. When did the author understand his father’s message of playing the instrument? A. Before the solo performance. B. With his companions’ tease. C. With his parents’ growing old. D. With his children’s discovery of the instrument. 31. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. The hard way to becoming a musician. B. Losing and getting the sense of music. C. Delighting loved ones is what music is about. D. Music is the cure for pain. 【答案】28. B 29. A 30. D 31. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。讲述了作者的父亲让作者学习小提琴，而作者并不乐意，直到某一次作者情绪爆发，得知父亲坚持要作者拉小提琴是因为她将有机会为家人演奏音乐。此后，作者懂得了父亲的深意。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“If my thin smile didn’t match his smile, it was because I had prayed for a guitar or a piano.(如果我单薄的笑容与他的笑容不符，那是因为我祈求得到一把吉他或一架钢琴)”可知，作者对小提琴的第一反应是他还没准备好接受。故选B。 【29题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Though ordered to practice half an hour every day for a concert, I tried to get out of it.(虽然为了参加音乐会，我被要求每天练习半小时，但我还是设法不去练习)”以及最后一段“I finally knew what it meant to work hard and sacrifice for others. Dad had been right: the most precious gift is to touch the hearts of those who you love. It took me almost 30 years to discover the legacy.(我终于明白了为他人努力工作和牺牲的意义。爸爸说得对：最珍贵的礼物就是感动你所爱的人的心。我花了将近30年的时间才发现这些遗产)”可知，父亲坚持让作者练习，并且作者最后明白了父亲的苦心，说明父亲明智而执着。故选A。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“There it remained a dusty memory, until one afternoon many years later, my two children discovered it by accident. When I opened the case, they urged, “Play it, play it.” Surprised, I found my skills hadn’t rusted away. Soon the kids were dancing in circles and giggling. Even my wife Terri was laughing and clapping to the beat.(直到多年后的一个下午，我的两个孩子偶然发现了它。当我打开盒子时，他们催促我：“弹吧，弹吧。”令我惊讶的是，我发现我的技能并没有生锈。很快，孩子们就围成一圈跳舞，咯咯地笑着。就连我的妻子特里也跟着拍手笑了起来)”以及最后一段“I finally knew what it meant to work hard and sacrifice for others.(我终于明白了为他人努力工作和牺牲的意义)”可知，孩子们发现乐器让作者理解他父亲弹奏乐器的意思。故选D。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“I finally knew what it meant to work hard and sacrifice for others. Dad had been right: the most precious gift is to touch the hearts of those who you love. It took me almost 30 years to discover the legacy.(我终于明白了为他人努力工作和牺牲的意义。爸爸说得对：最珍贵的礼物就是感动你所爱的人的心。我花了将近30年的时间才发现这些遗产)”结合讲述了作者的父亲让作者学习小提琴，而作者并不乐意，直到某一次作者情绪爆发，得知父亲坚持要作者拉小提琴是因为她将有机会为家人演奏音乐。此后，作者懂得了父亲的深意。可知，这篇文章的主旨是音乐的意义在于取悦所爱的人。故选C。 D Are your keys not in the spot you thought you left them? Can’t recall the title of a book? I’ve had those moments. Such instances of “brain freeze” remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp. A new study finds Tai Chi can help slow cognitive (认知的) decline and protect against dementia (痴呆). The study included about 300 older adults, in their mid-70s on average, who had all reported that their memory was not as good as it used to be. As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-minute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities. Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline. The average score of participants at the start of the study was 25. The study found that people who practiced a simplified form of Tai Chi twice a week for about six months improved their score by 1.5 points, meaning that they’re going to get three extra years before they hit that decline into dementia. Researchers also tested a stricter type of Tai Chi, called Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi, where they provided extra challenges. For example, participants were asked to spell a word, backward and forward, as they moved through a series of Tai Chi moves. The people who practice this type of cognitively enhanced Tai Chi improved their scores by about 3 points, meaning they are given six extra years of cognitive function. The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves. 32. Why are two questions raised in the first paragraph? A. To present the author’s doubts. B. To expect answers from readers. C. To analyze the causes of forgetfulness. D. To introduce the main topic of the text. 33. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Cognitive assessment methods. B. The process of running the test. C. Cognitive measurement criteria. D. The test results of the participants. 34. What do we know about the “Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi” ? A. It was more helpful. B. It was much easier. C. It took more time. D. It included less moves. 35. Why does Tai Chi have a positive impact? A. It helps deal with challenges. B. It involves mind-body movements. C. It puts off cognitive decline by three years. D. It improves the participants’ academic level. 【答案】32. D 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述练太极拳有助于减缓认知衰退和预防痴呆。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Such instances of “brain freeze” remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp.(这些“大脑冻结”的例子提醒我们，我们应该尽我们所能保持我们的大脑敏锐)”和第二段的“A new study finds Tai Chi can help slow cognitive (认知的) decline and protect against dementia (痴呆).(一项新研究发现太极拳有助于减缓认知衰退和预防痴呆)”可推知，文章开头的两个问题是为了引出“练太极拳有助于减缓认知衰退和预防痴呆”这个主题。故选D项。 【33题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-minute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities. Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline.(作为研究的一部分，所有参与者都参加了一个名为蒙特利尔认知评估的10分钟测试。正常的分数是26-30。得分在18到25分之间的人被认为有轻度损伤，这意味着他们没有痴呆症，但他们不像以前那么敏锐，可能需要更加努力地来维持日常活动，一旦他们的得分降至18分以下，人们经历相当多的记忆丧失和认知能力下降的损害)”可知，本段主要内容是认知测量标准。故选C项。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The people who practice this type of cognitively enhanced Tai Chi improved their scores by about 3 points, meaning they are given six extra years of cognitive function.(练习这种增强认知能力的太极拳的人得分提高了约3分，这意味着他们的认知功能多了6年)”可知，“认知增强太极拳”更有帮助。故选A项。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves.(为什么太极拳有效的理论是，它结合了动作的记忆，几乎像编排舞蹈动作)”可知，太极之所以起到积极作用是因为它涉及身心运动。故选B项。 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? It will help you feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life. _____36_____. Need more convincing to get moving? Check out these ways that exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you. Exercise controls weight. Exercise can help prevent too much weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you take part in physical activity, you burn calories. Going to the gym regularly is indeed great, _____37_____. You can just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the lift or speed up your housework. Consistency is key. Exercise improves mood. Need to be happy? Or need to lower stress after a stressful day? A gym session or quick walk can help. _____38_____. You also may feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-worth. _____39_____. Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your tolerance. Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular (心血管的) system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores. Exercise can be fun and social. Exercise and physical activity can be fun: They give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy. _____40_____. So take a dance class, go for a swim or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. A. Exercise boosts energy B. Exercise prevents high blood pressure C. Exercise can also help you connect with friends and neighbors D. Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability E. but don’t worry if you can’t find a large amount of time to do it every day F. It is advised to take different kinds of exercise to keep fit G. Physical activity stimulates brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier 【答案】36. D 37. E 38. G 39. A 40. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些体育运动的好处。 【36题详解】 根据上文“You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? It will help you feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life.(你知道运动对你有好处，但你知道有多好吗？它会让你感觉更好，更有活力，甚至延长你的寿命)”可知，本句承接上文，说明运动的好处。故D选项“每个人都能从运动中受益，无论他们的年龄、性别或体能如何”符合语境，故选D。 【37题详解】 根据上文“Going to the gym regularly is indeed great (经常去健身房确实很棒)”以及后文“You can just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the lift or speed up your housework. Consistency is key.(你可以在一天中变得更加活跃。例如，走楼梯而不是电梯，或者加快做家务的速度。坚持是关键)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，后文主要说明了通过日常活动来锻炼，说明不需要经常去健身房也没关系。故E选项“但是如果你每天找不到大量的时间来做这件事，也不要担心”符合语境，故选E。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Need to be happy? Or need to lower stress after a stressful day? A gym session or quick walk can help.(想要快乐吗？或者在紧张的一天后需要减轻压力?健身或快速散步会有所帮助)”可知，本句承接上文，说明体育活动会让人更加快乐。故G选项“体育活动会刺激大脑中的化学物质，让你感觉更快乐”符合语境，故选G。 【39题详解】 根据本段内容“Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your tolerance. Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular (心血管的) system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.(有规律的体育锻炼可以增强你的肌肉力量，增强你的耐受力。运动将氧气和营养输送到你的组织，帮助你的心血管系统更有效地工作。当你的心脏和肺部健康状况改善时，你就有更多的精力来处理日常琐事)”可知，本段主要说明了运动可以增强身体素质，提高人的精力来处理日常琐事。故A选项“运动增强能量”符合语境，故选A。 【40题详解】 根据标题“Exercise can be fun and social.(锻炼可以是有趣和社交的)”以及上文“Exercise and physical activity can be fun: They give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy.(锻炼和体育活动可以很有趣：它们给你一个享受户外活动的机会，或者只是做一些让你快乐的活动)”可知，上文提到了锻炼可以让人快乐，推测本句承接上文，继续说明锻炼对社交的帮助。故C选项“锻炼还可以帮助你与朋友和邻居建立联系”符合语境，故选C。 第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 There are a few teachers who leave their long last impression on you. I was so _____41_____ when I knew Mrs. Cochran was going to be my English teacher. She had been my sister— Emily’s favorite teacher, who had left _____42_____ on her. Emily often spoke of her support and _____43_____. The seventh grade wasn’t my _____44_____ year because it was a hard time for me. But Mrs. Cochran’s encouraging smile and _____45_____ personality always made me feel better. Mrs. Cochran’s class was always interesting. In class we were always _____46_____ because Mrs. Cochran was always making jokes. There was never a moment in Mrs. Cochran’s class when I felt _____47_____ to ask a question. We read the book “The Outsiders” as a class, and at the end of every _____48_____ we discussed and analyzed what had happened. If we still did not _____49_____ the material, her office was always open during lunchtime. She would use different methods to make sure we understood. In class Mrs. Cochran would do ______50______ things to arouse our interest. We would watch ______51______, do hands-on activities or read articles. At the start of every class as a ______52______ we watched an inspiring video, and she’d have us write about what we ______53______ from the video. Doing that really made me see the good in the world. It was such a unique way to shape the way we ______54______ things. Mrs. Cochran makes learning fun and has a way of making everyone really understand what is being taught. I will never ______55______ Mrs. Cochran. 41. A. tired B. disappointed C. nervous D. excited 42. A. impression B. words C. gifts D. memories 43. A. dreams B. achievements C. encouragement D. strictness 44. A. favorite B. final C. peaceful D. bad 45. A. strong B. boring C. humorous D. calm 46. A. shouting B. sleeping C. complaining D. laughing 47. A. comfortable B. hurried C. easy D. embarrassed 48. A. day B. line C. chapter D. page 49. A. like B. understand C. find D. recognize 50. A. strange B. different C. difficult D. simple 51. A. games B. plays C. performances D. videos 52. A. warm-up B. test C. direction D. ceremony 53. A. discovered B. heard C. learned D. wanted 54. A. viewed B. treated C. remembered D. believed 55. A. blame B. forget C. cheat D. leave 【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. A 45. C 46. D 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. B 51. D 52. A 53. C 54. A 55. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了作者的英语老师科克伦的教学方法以及对作者产生的影响。 【41题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我知道科克伦太太要当我的英语老师时，我非常激动。A. tired疲惫的；B. disappointed失望的；C. nervous紧张的；D. excited兴奋的，激动的 。根据下文“She had been my sister— Emily’s favorite teacher”可知，作者很激动。故选D项。 【42题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她曾是我妹妹——爱米丽最喜欢的老师，给她留下了深刻的印象。A. impression印象；B. words话语；C. gifts礼物；D. memories记忆。根据上文“Emily’s favorite teacher”可知，老师给艾米丽留下了深刻的印象。故选A项。 【43题详解】 考查词义辨析。句意：艾米丽经常谈到她的支持和鼓励。A. dreams梦想；B. achievements成就；C. encouragement鼓励；D. strictness严厉。根据上文“her support”可知，艾米丽经常谈到她的支持和鼓励。故选C项。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：七年级不是我最喜欢的一年，因为对我来说那是一段艰难的时光。A. favorite最喜欢的；B. final最后的；C. peaceful平和的；D. bad坏的。根据下文“because it was a hard time for me.”可知，七年级不是作者最喜欢的一年。故选A项。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但科克伦夫人鼓舞人心的微笑和幽默的个性总是让我感觉更好。A. strong强壮的；B. boring令人厌烦的；C. humorous幽默的；D. calm冷静的。根据下文“Mrs. Cochran was always making jokes.”可知，科克伦夫人很幽默。故选C项。 【46题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在课堂上我们总是笑，因为科克伦太太总是开玩笑。A. shouting喊叫；B. sleeping睡觉；C. complaining抱怨；D. laughing大笑。根据下文“Mrs. Cochran was always making jokes.”可知，在课堂上作者和同学们总是笑。故选D项。 【47题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在科克伦夫人的课上，我从来没有觉得不好意思提问的时候。A. comfortable舒服的；B. hurried匆忙的；C. easy容易的；D. embarrassed尴尬的。根据上文“Mrs. Cochran’s class was always interesting. In class we were always _____6_____ because Mrs. Cochran was always making jokes.”可知，作者从来没有觉得不好意思提问的时候。故选D项。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们全班一起读《局外人》这本书，在每一章的末尾，我们都会讨论和分析发生了什么。A. day白天；B. line线；C. chapter章节；D. page页。根据下文“we discussed and analyzed what had happened.”可知，章节结束时才可以分析和讨论。故选C项。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果我们还是看不懂材料，她的办公室总是在午餐时间开着。A. like喜欢；B. understand理解；C. find发现； D. recognize认出。根据下文“make sure we understood.”可知，如果她们还是看不懂材料，老师总是愿意帮忙。故选B项。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在课堂上，科克伦夫人会做不同的事情来引起我们的兴趣。A. strange陌生的；B. different不同的；C. difficult困难的；D. simple简单的。根据下文“arouse our interest”可知，做不同的事情来引起我们的兴趣。故选B项。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们会看视频，做动手活动或阅读文章。A. games游戏；B. plays戏剧；C. performances表演；D. videos视频。根据下文“inspiring video”可知，会看视频。故选D项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每节课开始前，作为热身活动，我们都会看一段鼓舞人心的视频，她会让我们写下从视频中学到的东西。A. warm-up热身赛；B. test测试；C. direction指导；D. ceremony仪式。根据上文“At the start of every class”以及“we watched an inspiring video”可知，此处指课前的热身活动。故选A项。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：每节课开始前，作为热身活动，我们都会看一段鼓舞人心的视频，她会让我们写下从视频中学到的东西。A. discovered发现；B. heard听到；C. learned学习；D. wanted想要。根据上文“At the start of every class as a _____12_____ ”以及“write about”可知，她会让同学们写下从视频中学到的东西。故选C项。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这种独特的方式塑造了我们看待事物的方式。A. viewed看待；B. treated对待；C. remembered记得；D. believed相信。独特的方式影响了同学们看待世界的方式。故选A项。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我永远不会忘记科克伦夫人。A. blame责备；B. forget忘记；C. cheat欺骗；D. leave离开。短文叙述了作者的英语老师科克伦的教学方法以及对作者产生的影响，所以作者永远不会忘记科克伦夫人。故选B项。 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。 Yuan Longping, the “father of hybrid rice”, was a _____56_____ (global) known Chinese agricultural scientist. But he considered himself _____57_____ farmer. Indeed, his sun burnt face and arms and his slim, strong body were just like those of millions of Chinese farmers, for ____58____ he had struggled for decades. Once, China had a serious ____59____ (short) of food. Yuan said, “ Rice is the ___60___ (large) food crop in our country and the world. Food is the first necessity of the people. It can save a country. So to deal with this crisis, hunger and get rid of poverty, Yuan devoted himself to searching for a way to increase rice harvests ____61____ expanding the area of the fields. After ___62___ (overcome) enormous difficulties, Yuan finally developed the hybrid rice, becoming the first agricultural pioneer in the world _____63_____ (grow) rice with a high output. Today, it is estimated _____64_____ about 60 percent of domestic rice consumption in China is comprised of crops generated from Yuan’s hybrid rice. When Yuan Longping ______65______ (pass) away on 22 May, 2021 at the age of 91 in Changsha, the field of agricultural science lost a true giant. 【答案】56. globally 57. a 58. whom 59. shortage 60. largest 61. without 62. overcoming 63. to grow 64. that 65. passed 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了“杂交水稻之父”袁隆平是享誉全球中国农业科学家，介绍了其贡献。 【56题详解】 考查副词。句意：“杂交水稻之父”袁隆平是享誉全球的中国农业科学家。修饰动词known应用副词globally，故填globally。 【57题详解】 考查冠词。句意：但他认为自己是个农民。farmers为泛指，且是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。 【58题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：的确，他那被太阳晒黑的脸和胳膊，以及他那瘦削强壮的身体，就像他为之奋斗了几十年的千百万中国农民一样。此处为介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句修饰先行词farmers，作介词的宾语，指人。故填whom。 【59题详解】 考查名词。句意：曾经，中国有严重的粮食短缺。作宾语，应用名词shortage。故填shortage。 【60题详解】 考查最高级。句意：水稻是我国和世界上最大的粮食作物。根据上文定冠词以及后文in our country and the world可知应用最高级。故填largest。 【61题详解】 考查介词。句意：因此，为了应对这一危机、饥饿和摆脱贫困，袁致力于寻找一种不扩大田地面积而增加水稻产量的方法。后跟动名词作宾语，表示“没有”应用介词without。故填without。 【62题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在克服了巨大的困难后，袁终于研制出了杂交水稻，成为世界上第一个种植高产水稻的农业先驱。作介词的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填overcoming。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：在克服了巨大的困难后，袁终于研制出了杂交水稻，成为世界上第一个种植高产水稻的农业先驱。名词前有序数词修饰，后跟不定式作后置定语。故填to grow。 【64题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：今天，据估计，中国国内消费的大米中约有60%是由袁的杂交水稻生产的作物。句型it is estimated that表示“据估计”。故填that。 【65题详解】 考查时态。句意：2021年5月22日，袁隆平在长沙逝世，享年91岁，农业科学领域失去了一位真正的巨人。根据后文on 22 May, 2021可知为一般过去时。故填passed。 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你的外国笔友Tom近期与父母在沟通方面出现问题，为此他很懊恼，希望得到你的建议。请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1.表示理解； 2.提出建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours， Li Hua 【答案】Dear Tom, Learning that you have difficulty in communicating with your parents effectively. Actually it is common of your age. So just take it easy and here comes my advice. First of all, choose a good time to talk with your parents when they are in a good mood. And when talking, avoid using offensive language. Secondly, present your ideas calmly with clear reasons. Your parents may not agree with you, which does not necessarily mean they do not love you. Differences in opinions are natural, so it is important to respect each other and find a win-win solution that satisfies everyone involved. Best wishes for a healthy and happy family. Yours， Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。你的外国笔友Tom近期与父母在沟通方面出现问题，为此他很懊恼，希望得到建议。要求考生写一封回信。 【详解】1.词汇积累 首先：first of all→to begin with 重要：important→vital 健康：healthy→sound 建议：advice→suggestion 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Your parents may not agree with you, which does not necessarily mean they do not love you. 拓展句：Although your parents may not agree with you, it does not necessarily mean they do not love you. 【点睛】[高分句型1] Learning that you have difficulty in communicating with your parents effectively. (运用了that引导宾语从句) [高分句型2] First of all, choose a good time to talk with your parents when they are in a good mood. (运用了when引导时间状语从句) 第二节 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Theresa had always looked forward to the first day of school, but this year was different. Due to her father’s recent job change, she and her family had moved across the country to a new town and a new neighborhood. She didn’t even want to get out of bed. Getting up meant going to school. She didn’t know a soul. She had no friends here. Who would she talk to? Who would she hang out with? This would not be a good day, she thought to herself. After a quick breakfast, she grabbed her things and headed down the street to the corner where the bus would pick her up. In the distance, she could see two girls laughing about something. As Theresa got closer, the girls shot a brief look at her way and then continued on with their conversation. Finally the bus arrived. Theresa stepped on and sat alone. The ride seemed rather long until the bus pulled up in front of the school. Theresa climbed off the bus with no idea where to go. The school was much bigger than her old one. She had made it through the whole morning. But now it’s lunch time, and she was keenly aware of the fact that she had no one to sit and dine with. She found a place alone in the corner and sat down with lunch. Just as she started to eat, she saw two girls approaching. They were the girls from the bus stop. “Do you mind if we join you?” said the one in front. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “Mind? Please sit with me!” Theresa thought and quickly replied,“not at all.” _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For Theresa, the ride home was quite a bit different from the bus trip that morning. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 “Mind? Please sit with me!” Theresa thought and quickly replied, “not at all.” “This is usually where we sit for lunch, and since we saw you at the bus stop this morning, it must be fate or something,” said the other girl. “Maybe we’re supposed to be friends.” Theresa also expressed her willingness to be their friends. And with that, new friendships were formed. Through the whole lunch they chatted about their classes and giggling about various stories. The three girls agreed to head home together at the end of the day as they parted for the afternoon class. For Theresa, the ride home was quite a bit different from the bus trip that morning. She now had people to sit with and new friends to talk to. She was not alone any more. The time went by much more quickly than the ride to school in that morning. The girls talked and laughed the entire way back to their neighborhood. They got off the bus and began the walk to their own houses. One by one, they said their goodbyes and exchanged quick hugs followed by a “See you tomorrow.” 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了特蕾莎和她的家人搬到了一个新的城镇和一个新的社区，她一个人也不认识。她在这里没有朋友。最后她遇到了两个女孩，建立了新的友谊，也不再感到孤独了。 详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“‘介意吗?请和我坐在一起!’特蕾莎想了想，很快回答说：‘一点也不。’”可知，第一段可描写三人成为朋友的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“对特蕾莎来说，那天早上回家的路上和坐公交车的路上有很大的不同”可知，第二段可描写特蕾莎不再感到孤独，女孩们建立了深厚的友谊。 2.续写线索：特蕾莎邀请同坐——交谈——成为朋友——一起回家——特蕾莎感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①表达：express/extend ②看见：see/spot ③回家：head home/go back home 情绪类 ①孤单：alone/lonely ②意愿：willingness/will 【点睛】[高分句型1] One by one, they said their goodbyes and exchanged quick hugs followed by a “See you tomorrow.”(运用了过去分词作状语) [高分句型2] This is usually where we sit for lunch, and since we saw you at the bus stop this morning, it must be fate or something (运用了since引导原因状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 2023~2024学年第二学期期末试卷 高二英语 第一部分 听力 (共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Why are the speakers unable to go on vacation twice this year? A. The man has to repair the house. B. The man only has one week’s leave. C. They cannot afford it. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will the woman leave Turkey? A. In June. B. In July. C. In September. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Who might print out the documents? A. Mrs. Green. B. Miss Jones. C. Mr. Collins. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. An art museum. B. A painting. C. An artist. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the man dissatisfied with about the restaurant? A. The food. B. The service. C. The price. 第二节 （共15小题：每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What is Arthur trying to do? A. Do the housework. B. Focus on his study. C. Sing a song. 7. Who is Cindy probably talking to? A. Her classmate. B. Her father. C. Her brother. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the man regret doing? A. Majoring in Accounting. B. Becoming an accountant. C. Withdrawing from the accounting course. 9. How does the man feel about his current job? A. It’s interesting. B. It’s dull. C. It’s difficult. 10. What is the woman going to do? A. Introduce the man to her friend. B. Work in her friend’s firm. C. Cook a meal for the man. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 11. What does Bob do when shopping? A. Buy what he likes. B. Buy cheap things. C. Overlook the prices. 12. In which aspect does Lily probably spend the most? A. Clothes. B. Eating. C. Housing. 13. How much money does Bob spend on clothes a month? A. $ 2,000. B. $ 1,500. C. $ 500. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 14. What are the speakers likely to do? A. Cancel the booking. B. Enjoy the tea. C. Make tea for Mike. 15. Why are the speakers angry with Mike? A. He forgot to phone them. B. He is too aggressive. C. He didn’t keep the appointment. 16. How will the man probably communicate with Mike? A. By letter. B. By phone. C. In person. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. What instrument did the speaker play when she was young? A. The piano. B. The guitar. C. The violin. 18. Where is the theater located? A. In London. B. In Sydney. C. In New York. 19. Why is winning this competition important to the listeners? A. They’ll meet famous performers. B. They’ll have a brighter future. C. They’ll get a chance to travel the world. 20. How many hours will the performances last? A. Three. B. Four. C. Seven. 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 Grammar Course Grammar Course is a self-paced, downloadable course designed to help you learn English grammar through readings and practice exercises. In total, it contains over 175 pages of self-paced, grammar instruction with over 150 questions and exercises! The course is designed so that you can take it with or without instructor support. Some people prefer to learn on their own; others like to be able to ask for assistance when they need it. If you take the course with instructor support, you’ll receive 60 days of email communication with a qualified grammar instructor. Here’s What You’ll Learn! ● Write effective sentences that are easy to understand ● Identify and use basic sentence components ● Identify and correct some of the most common problems related to writing sentences ● Create and organize a paragraph properly ● Identify and correct some of the most common problems related to writing paragraphs ● Use basic punctuation such as commas, periods, question marks and hyphens ● Use advanced punctuation such as apostrophes, semi-colons and colons ● Identify common problems with punctuation Certification The Grammar Course is a self-paced, self-study guide. At the present time, there is no formal testing and therefore we do not offer a certificate for this course. Student Reviews The support from instructors is first-rate and the course is well paced and allows me to learn quickly. — William I loved the course! I feel it completely refreshes my grammar skills.— Buddy The reading material is excellent. The self-taught grammar part was excellent.— Ethan Course Information Price with instructor support: $ 49 US Price without instructor support: $ 29 US 21. What kind of course is Grammar Course? A. It can be downloaded free of charge. B. It focuses on common English punctuation. C. It makes people learn grammar through practice. D. It is specially suitable for primary school students. 22. What are the students’ attitudes towards using the Grammar Course? A. Indifferent. B. Supportive. C. Unfavorable. D. Cautious. 23. What can you enjoy if you pay $ 49 for the course? A. Conversations face to face. B. Online English friends. C. Contact with classmates. D. Instructors’ help online. B Areas around the latitude (纬度) of 42 degrees north on earth are mostly known for their cool and pleasant climate. But there is one exception, which is famous for its incredible heat. This is the “Flaming Mountain” in China’s northwestern Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. Of course it is not really “burning”. The mountain is barren and red, with a blackish tint (色调). In summer, ground temperatures can be as high as 70-degrees Celsius. People are tricked by their senses into seeing “flames”. The terrain(地形) is the main reason for the heat of the Flaming Mountain. It is located at the low point of the Turpan Basin which is also the lowest point of the Chinese mainland. The height difference between it and the surrounding mountains is more than 5000 meters, so the hot air in the basin cannot easily go away in different directions. As a result, the Flaming Mountain becomes the hottest place on its latitude. If one goes north from the county seat of Turpan, following what is known as the Road of Grapes for some 20 km, one reaches a deep valley at the foot of the Flaming Mountain. There is no grass on the Flaming Mountain, but this canyon nearby is shaded by grapes. The deep valley is only 8 kilometers long from north to south, but its annual output of grapes can reach more than 10 million kg. Almost every family here grows grapes. After harvest, they are sent to shade houses for drying. The shade houses are built on the slopes of barren mountains, high up and with no shelter, so as to make full use of the hot dry winds in the Turpan Basin. There are many holes in the walls of the shade houses which not only help with ventilation (通风), but also help avoid direct sunlight on grapes. It takes just 40 days for the fresh grapes to be dried by the hot air. 24. The underlined word “barren” in Paragraph 2 most probably means _______. A. high and steep B. bare and poor C. grassy and flourishing D. burning and flaming 25. Why is Flaming Mountain the hottest place on its latitude? A. Because it is in flames. B. Because there is no grass on it. C. Because of its special latitude. D. Because of its special terrain. 26. What do we know about the shade houses? A. Almost every family has a shade house. B. They can house more than 10 million kg grapes. C. They are specially built to dry the fresh grapes. D. The holes in their walls allow wind and sunlight in. 27 The passage is most likely taken from _______. A. a science report B. a tourist brochure C. a public advertisement D. a geographical documentary C I remember the day Dad first took the violin home, and gathered my mother and me in the living room. If my thin smile didn’t match his smile, it was because I had prayed for a guitar or a piano. Then Dad announced that I would start lessons the following week. One day, I found a violin case. “It’s your father’s.” Mom said. “His parents bought it for him. He got too busy on the farm to play it.” Shortly after, my lessons began with Mr. Zelli. Confirmed I got fine for the first lesson, Dad glowed with hope. Though ordered to practice half an hour every day for a concert, I tried to get out of it. My future seemed to be without playing ball. Sometimes I could hear my friends outside playing heated games. “I don’t want to play a solo,” I shouted to my father. “You didn’t get to play your violin when you were a kid. So why should I?” Dad pointed at me, “Because you can bring people joy. You can touch their hearts. That’s a gift I won’t let you throw away.” He added softly, “Someday you’ll have the chance I never had: you will play the beautiful music for your family. And you’ll understand why you’ve worked so hard.” I had rarely heard Dad speak with such feeling about anything. From then on, I practiced without my parents’ making me. Finally, I finished my solo performing without a mistake. After the concert Mom and Dad came backstage. The way they walked — heads high, faces flushed — I knew they were pleased. As the years went by I had my own family. I brought the violin to my home and put it in the attic. There it remained a dusty memory, until one afternoon many years later, my two children discovered it by accident. When I opened the case, they urged, “Play it, play it.” Surprised, I found my skills hadn’t rusted away. Soon the kids were dancing in circles and giggling. Even my wife Terri was laughing and clapping to the beat. I finally knew what it meant to work hard and sacrifice for others. Dad had been right: the most precious gift is to touch the hearts of those who you love. It took me almost 30 years to discover the legacy. 28. What’s the author’s first reaction to the violin? A. He smiled and treasured it. B. He was not ready to accept it. C. He disbelieved it. D. He was keen on it. 29. Which of the following can best describe my Dad’s personality? A. Wise and persistent. B. Mean and stubborn. C. Rich and wasteful. D. Reluctant and odd. 30. When did the author understand his father’s message of playing the instrument? A. Before the solo performance. B. With his companions’ tease. C. With his parents’ growing old. D. With his children’s discovery of the instrument. 31. What’s the main idea of the passage? A. The hard way to becoming a musician. B. Losing and getting the sense of music. C. Delighting loved ones is what music is about. D. Music is the cure for pain. D Are your keys not in the spot you thought you left them? Can’t recall the title of a book? I’ve had those moments. Such instances of “brain freeze” remind us that we should do everything in our power to keep our brains sharp. A new study finds Tai Chi can help slow cognitive (认知的) decline and protect against dementia (痴呆). The study included about 300 older adults, in their mid-70s on average, who had all reported that their memory was not as good as it used to be. As part of the study, all the participants took a 10-minute test called the Montreal Cognitive Assessment. A normal score is 26-30. A person who scores between 18 and 25 is considered to have mild impairment (损害), which means they don’t have dementia but they’re not as sharp as they used to be and may need to work harder to maintain everyday activities. Once their score drops under 18, people experience quite a bit of impairment from memory loss and cognitive decline. The average score of participants at the start of the study was 25. The study found that people who practiced a simplified form of Tai Chi twice a week for about six months improved their score by 1.5 points, meaning that they’re going to get three extra years before they hit that decline into dementia. Researchers also tested a stricter type of Tai Chi, called Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi, where they provided extra challenges. For example, participants were asked to spell a word, backward and forward, as they moved through a series of Tai Chi moves. The people who practice this type of cognitively enhanced Tai Chi improved their scores by about 3 points, meaning they are given six extra years of cognitive function. The theory on why Tai Chi is effective is that it combines the memorization of the movements, known as forms, almost like composing dancing moves. 32. Why are two questions raised in the first paragraph? A. To present the author’s doubts. B. To expect answers from readers. C. To analyze the causes of forgetfulness. D. To introduce the main topic of the text. 33. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. Cognitive assessment methods. B. The process of running the test. C. Cognitive measurement criteria. D. The test results of the participants. 34. What do we know about the “Cognitively Enhanced Tai Chi” ? A. It was more helpful. B. It was much easier. C. It took more time. D. It included less moves. 35. Why does Tai Chi have a positive impact? A. It helps deal with challenges. B. It involves mind-body movements. C. It puts off cognitive decline by three years. D. It improves the participants’ academic level. 第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? It will help you feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life. _____36_____. Need more convincing to get moving? Check out these ways that exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you. Exercise controls weight. Exercise can help prevent too much weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you take part in physical activity you burn calories. Going to the gym regularly is indeed great, _____37_____. You can just get more active throughout your day. For example, take the stairs instead of the lift or speed up your housework. Consistency is key. Exercise improves mood. Need to be happy? Or need to lower stress after a stressful day? A gym session or quick walk can help. _____38_____. You also may feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-worth. _____39_____. Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your tolerance. Exercise sends oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular (心血管的) system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores. Exercise can be fun and social. Exercise and physical activity can be fun: They give you a chance to enjoy the outdoors or simply do activities that make you happy. _____40_____. So take a dance class, go for a swim or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. A. Exercise boosts energy B. Exercise prevents high blood pressure C. Exercise can also help you connect with friends and neighbors D. Everyone benefits from exercise, no matter their age, sex or physical ability E. but don’t worry if you can’t find a large amount of time to do it every day F. It is advised to take different kinds of exercise to keep fit G. Physical activity stimulates brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier 第三部分 语言运用（共两节, 满分30分） 第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 There are a few teachers who leave their long last impression on you. I was so _____41_____ when I knew Mrs. Cochran was going to be my English teacher. She had been my sister— Emily’s favorite teacher, who had left _____42_____ on her. Emily often spoke of her support and _____43_____. The seventh grade wasn’t my _____44_____ year because it was a hard time for me. But Mrs. Cochran’s encouraging smile and _____45_____ personality always made me feel better. Mrs. Cochran’s class was always interesting. In class we were always _____46_____ because Mrs. Cochran was always making jokes. There was never a moment in Mrs. Cochran’s class when I felt _____47_____ to ask a question. We read the book “The Outsiders” as a class, and at the end of every _____48_____ we discussed and analyzed what had happened. If we still did not _____49_____ the material, her office was always open during lunchtime. She would use different methods to make sure we understood. In class Mrs. Cochran would do ______50______ things to arouse our interest. We would watch ______51______, do hands-on activities or read articles. At the start of every class as a ______52______ we watched an inspiring video, and she’d have us write about what we ______53______ from the video. Doing that really made me see the good in the world. It was such a unique way to shape the way we ______54______ things. Mrs. Cochran makes learning fun and has a way of making everyone really understand what is being taught. I will never ______55______ Mrs. Cochran. 41. A. tired B. disappointed C. nervous D. excited 42. A. impression B. words C. gifts D. memories 43. A. dreams B. achievements C. encouragement D. strictness 44. A. favorite B. final C. peaceful D. bad 45. A. strong B. boring C. humorous D. calm 46. A. shouting B. sleeping C. complaining D. laughing 47. A. comfortable B. hurried C. easy D. embarrassed 48. A. day B. line C. chapter D. page 49. A. like B. understand C. find D. recognize 50. A. strange B. different C. difficult D. simple 51. A. games B. plays C. performances D. videos 52. A. warm-up B. test C. direction D. ceremony 53. A. discovered B. heard C. learned D. wanted 54. A. viewed B. treated C. remembered D. believed 55. A. blame B. forget C. cheat D. leave 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。 Yuan Longping, the “father of hybrid rice”, was a _____56_____ (global) known Chinese agricultural scientist. But he considered himself _____57_____ farmer. Indeed, his sun burnt face and arms and his slim, strong body were just like those of millions of Chinese farmers, for ____58____ he had struggled for decades. Once, China had a serious ____59____ (short) of food. Yuan said, “ Rice is the ___60___ (large) food crop in our country and the world. Food is the first necessity of the people. It can save a country. So to deal with this crisis, hunger and get rid of poverty, Yuan devoted himself to searching for a way to increase rice harvests ____61____ expanding the area of the fields. After ___62___ (overcome) enormous difficulties, Yuan finally developed the hybrid rice, becoming the first agricultural pioneer in the world _____63_____ (grow) rice with a high output. Today, it is estimated _____64_____ about 60 percent of domestic rice consumption in China is comprised of crops generated from Yuan’s hybrid rice. When Yuan Longping ______65______ (pass) away on 22 May, 2021 at the age of 91 in Changsha, the field of agricultural science lost a true giant. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，你的外国笔友Tom近期与父母在沟通方面出现问题，为此他很懊恼，希望得到你的建议。请你写一封回信，内容包括： 1.表示理解； 2.提出建议。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Tom, _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours， Li Hua 第二节 （满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 Theresa had always looked forward to the first day of school, but this year was different. Due to her father’s recent job change, she and her family had moved across the country to a new town and a new neighborhood. She didn’t even want to get out of bed. Getting up meant going to school. She didn’t know a soul. She had no friends here. Who would she talk to? Who would she hang out with? This would not be a good day, she thought to herself. After a quick breakfast, she grabbed her things and headed down the street to the corner where the bus would pick her up. In the distance, she could see two girls laughing about something. As Theresa got closer, the girls shot a brief look at her way and then continued on with their conversation. Finally the bus arrived. Theresa stepped on and sat alone. The ride seemed rather long until the bus pulled up in front of the school. Theresa climbed off the bus with no idea where to go. The school was much bigger than her old one. She had made it through the whole morning. But now it’s lunch time, and she was keenly aware of the fact that she had no one to sit and dine with. She found a place alone in the corner and sat down with lunch. Just as she started to eat, she saw two girls approaching. They were the girls from the bus stop. “Do you mind if we join you?” said the one in front. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150个左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “Mind? Please sit with me!” Theresa thought and quickly replied,“not at all.” _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ For Theresa, the ride home was quite a bit different from the bus trip that morning. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$