福建省泉州市四校2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末联考英语试题

null1 侨声中学、铭选中学、泉州九中、侨光中学 2024 春季高二年 下学期期末四校联考英语试卷参考答案 听力： 1-5: CCBBC 6-10: BBCBA 11-15: ACCAA 16-20: BACBA 阅读: 21-23: ACD 24-27: BACD 28-31: BDBA 32-35: DACB 36-40: GBFED 完形: 41-45: BADCB 46-50: CABDA 51-55:BCDCA 语法填空: 56. dating 57. were designed 58. the 59. has advocated /has been advocating 60. for/in 61. to save 62. which/that 63. comfortable 64. how 65. wonders 应用文: One possible version： Contributions Wanted To show respect for those great individuals around us, we are calling for contributions with the theme of “Salute Everyday Heroes”. Everyone is welcome to write about the person you admire most in terms of who the person is, why you think he/she is great and how he/she touches you. Your writing is expected to be real and original in not more than 1,000 words. Please be reminded that all contributions should be addressed to studentsunion@qq.com no later than May 30th. Good examples are the most powerful inspirations. Let’s spread love and goodness and thus make the world a better place! Looking forward to your active involvement. Editorial Department of English Newspaper 一、评分原则 1. 本题总分为 15分，按 5个档次给分。 2. 评分时，先根据文章的内容和语言初步确定其所属档次，然后以该档次的要求来衡量，确定或 调整档次，最后给分。 3. 词数少于60和多于 100的，酌情扣分。 4. 评分时应注意的主要内容为：内容要点、应用词汇和语法结构的丰富性和准确性及上下文 的连贯性。 2 5. 拼写与标点符号是语言准确性的一个方面，评分时，应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。 英、 美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。 6. 如书写较差以致影响交际，可将分数降低一个档次。 二、各档次的给分范围和要求 第五档 13~15分 完全完成了试题规定的任务。 —覆盖所有内容要点。 —应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。 —语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级 词汇所 致；具备较强的语言运用能力。 —有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构 紧凑。 完全达到了预期的写作目的。 第四档 10~12分 完全完成了试题规定的任务。 —虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。 —应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。 —语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语 法结构或词汇所致。 —应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。 达到了预期的写作目的。 第三档 7~9分 基本完成了试题规定的任务。 —虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。 —应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。 —有一些语法结构和词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。 —应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。 整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。 第二档 4~6分 未适当完成试题规定的任务。 —漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。 —语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。 —有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。 —较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺少连贯性。 信息未能清楚地传达给读者。 3 读后续写: One possible version： Justin gave her the food, noticing some nervousness on her face. She accepted the hot dog, thanking Justin in a low voice. As she was eating, Justin noticed a piece of paper with a phone number written on it. Realizing the old woman may need his help, Justin called the number and explained the situation. The old woman’s family was delighted to hear from him. They had been looking for her for hours, and Justin’s call was of great help. Before Justine waited long, her family arrived in a hurry. They were overjoyed to see the old woman safe and sound, and thanked Justin for his kindness. One of them explained the old woman had been suffering from memory loss and had wandered away from their home, and that Justin’s call was the only way they found her. Hearing their thanks and the explanation, Justin felt a sense of pride and fulfillment. He realized that small acts of kindness can have a huge effect, spreading positivity and making a difference in people’s lives. 一、评分原则 1. 本题总分为25分，按五个档次进行评分。 2. 评分时，主要从内容、语言表达和篇章结构三个方面考查，具体为： ( 1 ) 续写内容的质量、续写的完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。 ( 2 ) 所使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。 ( 3 ) 上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。 3. 评分时，应先根据作答的整体情况确定其所属的档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量， 确定 或调整档次，最后给分。 4. 评分时还应注意： ( 1 ) 词数少于 120 的，酌情扣分。 第一档 1~3分 未完成试题规定的任务。 —明显遗漏主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。 —语法结构单调、词汇项目有限。 —较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。 —缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。 信息未能传达给读者。 0分 未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求 内容无关或所写内容无法看清。 4 ( 2 ) 单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面，评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑， 英美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。 ( 3 ) 书写较差以致影响交际的，酌情扣分。 二、各档次的给分范围和要求 第五档 —创造了丰富、合理的内容，富有逻辑性，续写完整，与原文情境融合度 高。 —使用了多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有个别小错，但完全不影响理 解。 —有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯。 （21~25 分） 第四档 —创造了比较丰富、合理的内容，比较富有逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文情 境 融合度比较高。 —使用了比较多样且恰当的词汇和语法结构，可能有个别小错，但完全不影响 理解。 —比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯。 （16~20 分） 第三档 —创造了基本合理的内容，有一定的逻辑性，续写基本完整，与原文情境相关。 —使用了简单的词汇和语法结构，有一些错误和不恰当之处，但基本不影响理 解。 —基本有效地使用了语句间的衔接手段，全文结构基本清晰，意义基本连贯。 （11~15 分） 第二档 —未能创造合理的内容，全文逻辑性较差，续写不完整，与原文相关度不高。 （6~10 分） —使用了较少词汇和语法结构，有较多错误，影响理解。 —很少使用语句间的衔接手段，结构不够清晰，意义不够连贯。 第一档 —未能创造合理的内容，全文逻辑性差，续写不完整，与原文情境无关。 —未能使用合适的词汇和语法结构，有很多错误，影响理解。 —未能使用语句间的衔接手段，结构不清晰，意义不连贯。 （1~5 分） 0 分 —未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容 无 关或所写内容无法看清。 听力部分录音稿 Text 1 M: Sorry, did you say anything? W: Yes! I’ve been calling you for ages. Dad needs you in the garden. 5 M: Oh, sorry. I had my noise-canceling headphones on. I have this report to finish now, (1) and I can’t concentrate without them. Text 2 W: Do you miss your brother, since he has gone away to university? M: I do. The house feels very quiet without him! Plus, he and I used to play computer games together, which was fun. But I must admit, it’s pretty nice having our bedroom all to myself! (2) Text 3 M:We don’t need a visa for our trip to France, right? W: No. We’d only need one if we were planning on staying for more than 90 days at a time. M: Oh, okay. So, we’ve got our plane tickets, and the hotel is booked…We just need cash, now! (3) Text 4 W: So, now that you’ve toured the building, let’s get on with the interview.Why do you want to work at MaxiCorps? M: Simply because it’s one of the best tech companies in the world. (4)And your education program is world-famous. I could learn a lot here. Text 5 W: I’m looking for my first apartment, but I have no idea where to start. M: Well, it’s better to have a small apartment in a nice neighborhood than a big one in a bad community. I made that mistake when I bought my first apartment and paid the price! (5) Text 6 (第 6题为推断题) M: Hi. Are you here to help with the river clean-up? W: Yes, that’s right. M: Great! It’s always nice to have new volunteers. Are you a strong swimmer? W: Not really. M: Okay. Then, I think I’ll put you on the team that’s cleaning further up the bank, away from the water. Do you see the woman wearing a purple sweater and black jeans? (7) W: The one with the red hair? Yes. M: That’s Linda. (7) Go and talk to her. She’ll give you a bag and some gloves, and you can get started. W: Great, thank you! Text 7 (第 8题为推断题) W: Dad, would it be okay if I go out on Saturday evening? M: That depends. Where are you going and who are you going with? W: Just some girls from school.We’re planning to see a movie around 6:00 p.m. (9) M: Which cinema? The one in the shopping center? W: Yes, probably. M: Well, okay. But I want all your homework to be done before you go out. 6 W: No problem. My teacher hasn’t given us very much, so I’ll get it done on Friday night. M: And you mustn’t be out late. Remember, you have a piano lesson on Sunday morning. W: Don’t worry. The movie is only two hours long, (9) so I won’t be home very late. Text 8 W: Hi, I’m Officer Radley. Are you one of the drivers? M: Yes! But the accident wasn’t my fault! Oh, this is terrible… W: Alright, sir. Try to calm down. Take a few deep breaths. (10) M: Okay… (10) W: First things first. Are you hurt? Do you need medical help? M: No, I don’t think so. W: You’re shaking. Here, sit down for a moment. (10) Can you tell me what happened? M: Well, I was driving home from work, like any other day. The lights were red, so I was waiting at the crossroads. (11) W: Okay. M:When they turned green, I set off… Then suddenly, a man on a bright yellow bike came out of nowhere! There was no time to stop. I had to turn sharply to avoid hitting him and then hit the other car instead. (11) W: Okay. Let me go and talk to my partner. We’ll see what the driver of the other car has to say. (12) Text 9 M: This will be our first trip since you retired from the university. Let’s go over the details. W: OK. So, we will fly from here in China to the East Coast of America and stay in New York for two nights. That’s where we spent our honeymoon. (13) (14) M: Nice. Then we’ll rent a car, drive to Canada and drop it off in Toronto. Then we’ll spend three nights hiking in the forests there. (14) W:We need to decide whether we should keep heading north in Canada or return to America. Personally, I would prefer a road trip along the West Coast of America to a train trip. How about you? (15) M: I agree. (15)We can start from the northwest corner of the country and end at the border between America and Mexico. Plus, we can rent a motorhome. (16) Our bed will be just above the driver’s seat, so we can save a lot on hotels and have a very flexible trip. W: Hmm…We discussed that before, dear. I thought we both agreed not to rent a motorhome. (16) M: But I really want to try it. Can we consider it again? (16) W:Well, let’s see… (16) Text 10 (第 17题为总结题) 7 The Silk Road was an ancient network of trade routes connecting China with the West. Beginning in the ancient Chinese capitals of Chang’an and Luoyang, the routes stretched over 4000 miles to the Mediterranean Sea. The most western point was in Antioch, one of the four great cities of the Roman Empire. Chinese silk, tea, perfumes(香料), pottery(陶器), and later, world-changing inventions such as paper and gunpowder, were exported to the west. In return, western nations traded goods such as wool, glass, honey, wine, gold, and China’s most prized import — horses. (18) As the Roman Empire gradually lost power in Asia, the route became dangerous to travel on. However, trade improved again during the 13th and 14th centuries. (19) The Silk Road was not just used for trading, but to share ideas and beliefs. In all, the route was in use for more than 1500 years, ending in 1453, when the Ottoman Empire closed off western trade. (20) However, parts of the Silk Road still exist today. It also inspired modern China’s Belt and Road Initiative. ★ 地中海（Mediterranean Sea），是欧洲、非洲和亚洲大陆之间的一块海域，由北面的欧洲大陆、南面的非洲 大陆和东面的亚洲大陆包围着，西面通过直布罗陀海峡与大西洋相连，是世界最大的陆间海。 ★ 奥斯曼帝国（Ottoman Empire），是土耳其人建立的多民族帝国，因创立者为奥斯曼一世而得名。统治者为 起源于中亚突厥游牧部落的奥斯曼人，穆罕默德二世时定都君士坦丁堡。 报告查询:登录zhixue.com或扫描二维码下载App (用户名和初始密码均为准考证号) 侨声中学、铭选中学、泉州九中、 侨光中学2024春季 高二年下学期期末四校联考英语试卷答题卡 姓名： 班级： 考场/座位号： 注意事项 1．答题前请将姓名、班级、考场、准考证号填写清楚。 2．客观题答题，必须使用2B铅笔填涂，修改时用橡皮擦干净。 3．主观题答题，必须使用黑色签字笔书写。 4．必须在题号对应的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写无效。 5．保持答卷清洁、完整。 正确填涂 缺考标记 准考证号                 [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] 单选题 1 [A] [B] [C] 2 [A] [B] [C] 3 [A] [B] [C] 4 [A] [B] [C] 5 [A] [B] [C] 6 [A] [B] [C] 7 [A] [B] [C] 8 [A] [B] [C] 9 [A] [B] [C] 10 [A] [B] [C] 11 [A] [B] [C] 12 [A] [B] [C] 13 [A] [B] [C] 14 [A] [B] [C] 15 [A] [B] [C] 16 [A] [B] [C] 17 [A] [B] [C] 18 [A] [B] [C] 19 [A] [B] [C] 20 [A] [B] [C] 21 [A] [B] [C] [D] 22 [A] [B] [C] [D] 23 [A] [B] [C] [D] 24 [A] [B] [C] [D] 25 [A] [B] [C] [D] 26 [A] [B] [C] [D] 27 [A] [B] [C] [D] 28 [A] [B] [C] [D] 29 [A] [B] [C] [D] 30 [A] [B] [C] [D] 31 [A] [B] [C] [D] 32 [A] [B] [C] [D] 33 [A] [B] [C] [D] 34 [A] [B] [C] [D] 35 [A] [B] [C] [D] 36 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 37 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 38 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 39 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 40 [A] [B] [C] [D] [E] [F] [G] 41 [A] [B] [C] [D] 42 [A] [B] [C] [D] 43 [A] [B] [C] [D] 44 [A] [B] [C] [D] 45 [A] [B] [C] [D] 46 [A] [B] [C] [D] 47 [A] [B] [C] [D] 48 [A] [B] [C] [D] 49 [A] [B] [C] [D] 50 [A] [B] [C] [D] 51 [A] [B] [C] [D] 52 [A] [B] [C] [D] 53 [A] [B] [C] [D] 54 [A] [B] [C] [D] 55 [A] [B] [C] [D] 填空题 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 应用文写作 66. Contributions Wanted Editorial Department of English Newspaper 读后续写 67. Justin gave her the food, noticing some nervousness on her face. Before Justin waited long, her family arrived in a hurry. ______________________________________ 请勿在此区域作答或 者做任何标记 第 1 页 共 11 页 侨声中学、铭选中学、泉州九中、 侨光中学 2024 春季 高二年下学期期末四校联考英语试卷 （满分：150分；考试时间：120分钟） 命题：黄玉观 审核：黄志宏 第一部分 听力（共两节, 满分 30分） 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分7.5 分） 听下面 5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听 完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the man doing? A. Working in the garden. B. Talking on the phone. C. Writing a report. 2. What does the man like about his brother being away? A. That he can use his brother’s computer. B. That he can enjoy the quiet time. C. That he can have a private room. 3. What are the speakers preparing to do? A. Apply for a visa. B. Go on vacation. C. Book a hotel. 4. Which industry is the company in? A. Building. B. Technology. C. Tourism. 5. What is the man unsatisfied with about his first apartment? A. Its price. B. Its size. C. Its surroundings. 第二节 (共 15 小题，每小题 1.5 分，满分 22.5 分) 听下面 5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5秒钟；听完后，各 小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6段材料，回答第 6、7题。 6. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bank. B. By a river. C. At a swimming pool. 7. What color is Linda’s top? A. Red. B. Purple. C. Black. 听第 7段材料，回答第 8、9题。 8. What is the woman trying to do? A. Make a complaint. B. Explain a decision. C. Ask for permission. 9. When will the movie probably end? A. At around 6:00 p.m. B. At around 8:00 p.m. C. At around 9:00 p.m. 第 2 页 共 11 页 听第 8段材料，回答第 10至 12题。 10. How does the man probably feel? A. Frightened. B. Sorry. C. Painful. 11. What is the reason for the accident according to the man? A. The cyclist rode carelessly. B. The other driver turned sharply. C. The traffic lights were out of order. 12. What will the woman do next? A. Transfer the man to a safer place. B. Offer medical help on the spot. C. Get the other driver’s story. 听第 9段材料，回答第 13至 16题。 13. Who are the speakers? A. Schoolmates. B. Co-workers. C. A couple. 14. What do the speakers decide to do at their second destination? A. Go on a hike. B. Relax themselves. C. Plan the following trip. 15. How will the speakers travel around western America? A. By car. B. By plane. C. By train. 16. Which question remains unsettled? A. How long the trip should be. B. Which kind of car to rent. C. Whether to visit Mexico. 听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。 17. What is the main topic of the talk? A. The role of the Silk Road in history. B. The impact of the Silk Road on modern China. C. The importance of the Silk Road to China’s development. 18. Which item was China’s most valuable import? A. Gold. B. Glass. C. Horses. 19. What is said about the Silk Road? A. Its most northern point was in Antioch. B. There were ups and downs during its history. C. Wine was exported to the west through it. 20. Why did the Silk Road eventually fall out of use? A. Trade was ended by the Ottoman Empire. B. China’s Belt and Road Initiative replaced it. C. It became too dangerous to travel on. 第 3 页 共 11 页 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50分） 第一节 （共 15小题; 每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和 D）中，选出最佳选项。 A Volunteer by supporting a local animal rescue center in Costa Rica! If you like animals and are also interested in preserving the environment, you will be perfect for this program. You will be helping out in and supporting a local animal shelter. Not only does this shelter take in homeless animals, but also wild animals which are in bad condition. In addition to the caretaking of the animals, volunteers help us welcome visitors at the entrance and answer any questions that visitors may have about the shelter or its animals. As volunteers spend more days in the shelter, knowledge about wildlife management will grow. Requirements ＊You need to be at least 15 years old on the program start date at the high school level or above. ＊Speaking English is a basic requirement. ＊No restrictions on nationality. Helping hands both in Costa Rica and beyond are welcome. ＊Your helping hand will be required from 09:00 to 15:00 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Program fees Duration Program fees 1 week (minimum stay) $350 2 weeks $700 3 weeks $1,050 4 weeks $1,400 5 weeks $1,750 50 weeks (maximum stay) $17,500 ＊Booking payments (15%): The booking payment is simply to reserve your volunteer placement. Payment is made by PayPal. You can also pay using a credit card. ＊ Final payments (85%): Your final payment will be agreed with Volunteer Now Costa Rica during the application process. 21. What can a volunteer do in the rescue center? A. Communicate with visitors. B. Get trained to place animals. C. Give lectures about animals. D. Search for homeless animals. 22. Who can volunteer in the program? 第 4 页 共 11 页 A. A French-speaking adult. B. A primary schoolchild. C. A college student from America. D. A local person free on Fridays. 23. How much should a volunteer pay at least to make a reservation? A. $105. B. $350. C. $297. 5. D. $52. 5. B A new coffee shop in New York lets its customers help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in every cup! This is the first coffee shop by Café Joyeux, which is based in Europe. They hire individuals with IDD, providing valuable training and employment opportunities and empowering them along the way. Café Joyeux was founded in France in response to the alarming fact that over 8 million people with IDD face an 80% unemployment rate. The coffee shop aims to fight against this inequality by not only providing inclusive employment but also leading the way in promoting workplace inclusion more broadly. The story started on a sailing boat in Brittany, France, where Captain Yann Bucaille-Lanzerac, a successful businessman, shared his passion for sailing with passengers of all abilities. During a trip, Theo, a young man with IDD, asked Yann for a job. Yann hesitated, saying it was complicated, leaving Theo silent. This encounter led to the creation of Café Joyeux, employing and training people with mental and cognitive (认知的 ) disabilities, which has since expanded to over 19 locations across Europe. In early 2024, the first American Café Joyeux opened in New York City. Bucaille-Lannezac and his wife, Lydwine Bucaille, founders of Café Joyeux, employed 169 team members with disabilities. They believed their employees could provide excellent products and services, and stressed the significance of equal rights and fair treatment in the workplace. They started by empowering their employees and reinvesting 100% of their profits to further this mission, both within and outside their cafés. Early supporters, like Giovana Mullins, have praised the coffee shop Café Joyeux for its welcoming atmosphere. “As a customer walking in, even if you don’t know what this coffee shop is all about, you will feel the energy and the joy,” she said. 24. What problem does Café Joyeux aim to address? A. The high pricing of coffee. B. The unemployment of people with IDD. C. The expansion of European powers. D. The unreasonable limitations on sailing. 25. What brought about the idea for Café Joyeux? 第 5 页 共 11 页 A. A job request on a boat. B. A public awareness campaign. C. A well-known sailing race. D. A discussion among customers. 26. What do we know about the employees with IDD in Café Joyeux? A. They serve as volunteers. B. They are gifted in storytelling. C. They receive equal treatment. D. They have to finish complicated tasks. 27. What does Giovana Mullins think of Café Joyeux? A. It needs to improve its services. B. It deserves more funds. C. It is poorly managed. D. It is satisfactory. C If you live in a region where winter weather is a regular risk, you are likely used to pouring salt on your sidewalks. But how does it work? And how much salt do humans pour onto our planet’s surface? The second question is easier to answer: a lot. Salt doesn’t directly melt ice, nor does it make snow simply disappear. Instead it makes water less likely to freeze in a phenomenon called freezing point depression. In the case of simple rock salt, which is a rawer, less pure version of table salt, each molecule (分子 ) splits into smaller elements. Normally, when water freezes into ice, its molecules line up to form a stable, orderly structure. Salt interrupts the process, however, and temperatures must drop lower to overcome that interruption and for freezing to occur. But if salt needs to interact with liquid water, how does it do anything when temperatures are stubbornly below freezing, and water should already be in the form of ice? That’s where cars help clear their own way by creating friction and, in turn, heat. The friction allows for the ice that has already frozen to melt a little bit, making it unlikely to freeze. Beyond rock salt’s ability to clear icy streets, it can also be destructive. Chloride ions (氯离子) can cause wear and tear on vehicles and facilities. Increasing chloride densities in North American lakes could begin to upset local ecology and degrade sources of drinking water. Many local governments are looking for alternatives to rock salt. Other salts such as magnesium chloride and calcium chloride work in the same way as rock salt, and they’re perhaps even more efficient. Some experiments are testing other ice-preventing solutions, including those that contain sugars instead of or in addition to salts. Another approach relies more heavily on sand, which can mechanically make roads safer. All of this experimentation is aimed at ensuring people can travel in any weather condition—a Herculean task when winter brings its worst. 28. What’s the purpose of the first sentence in Paragraph 2? 第 6 页 共 11 页 A. To introduce the topic. B. To reveal the misconception. C. To define the phenomenon. D. To give some evidence. 29. How does salt work to disturb the process of freezing? A. By lowering the temperature. B. By melting and splitting itself. C. By lining up to form a solid structure. D. By stopping the formation of the structure. 30. What does the underlined word “densities” in Paragraph 4 mean? A. Weights B. Concentrations. C. Qualities. D. Salts. 31. What’s the last paragraph mainly talking about? A. Efforts are being made to guarantee safe travels. B. Other salts won’t disturb the local ecology. C. Bitter winter make it impossible to secure road safety. D. Many alternatives are available to solve the problem. D Some girls tend to feel frustrated if they have a pear-shaped body, with hips (臀部) that are wider than the bust (胸部) and shoulders. While pear-shaped people’s waists are typically smaller, they may have more fat on their hips and legs. As a result, many pear-shaped girls try to hide their hips and legs under large dresses and pants. However, a recent study suggested that pear-shaped people are the ones who won the genetic lottery! A study published in September by the US National Library of Medicine found that the waist-to-hip ratio (WHR) shows the strongest and most consistent association with mortality. Traditionally, the body mass index (BMI) has been considered the best indicator of health. However, this study challenges this belief. It surveyed nearly 40,000 people and found that, regardless of BMI, WHR is positively correlated with all-cause mortality (all of the deaths that occur in a population no matter the cause). The larger the WHR, the higher the all-cause mortality rate will be. Instead of focusing on how much fat a person has, scientists involved in this study suggest people should focus more on how fat is distributed in a person’s body. WHR, as its name suggests, compares your waist measurement to your hip measurement. A larger waistline means more central fat, which could indicate more visceral fat (内脏脂肪 ), also known as toxic fat. Harvard Medical School states that more visceral fat increases the risk of illnesses including diabetes, heart diseases and asthma. That’s why people with a pear-shaped body tend to be healthier than others. According to the World Health Organization(WHO), a healthy WHR is less than 0.85 for 第 7 页 共 11 页 women and less than 0.9 for men. It is impossible to specifically target waist fat when people try to lose weight. But losing overall fat will make the waist smaller. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University suggested we eat less carbohydrates and more food higher in fiber and protein. Moreover, doing strength training helps build more muscle, which makes you burn more calories even when you’re resting 32. Why do pear-shaped girls prefer baggy trousers? A. To show off their long legs. B. To hide their broad shoulders. C. To showcase their slim waists. D. To cover their wide hips and thick legs. 33. What does the recent study find that goes against the conventional belief? A. WHR consistently correlates with death rate. B. Pear-shaped people are much healthier. C. Pear-shaped people are lucky to win lotteries. D. A smaller BMI indicates healthier physical condition. 34. What does the author primarily intend to do in Paragraph 4? A. To announce the standard WHR set by World Health Organization. B. To reveal the huge risks of various illnesses visceral fat can bring about. C. To explain why pear-shaped body are likely to be healthier than others. D. To introduce what WHR refers to and how to measure our waistlines. 35. What’s the main idea of the text? A. A practical tip for losing waist fat. B. An unexpected benefit of pear-shaped bodies. C. A healthy WHR recommended by WHO. D. A typical bodyshape bringing good to health. 第二节 阅读七选五（共 5小题; 每小题 2.5分，共 12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所给的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 The opening sentences of your essay are crucial; first impressions often matter. 36 Think of how you skim a magazine, reading a paragraph or two of each article that looks promising. If the early paragraphs interest you, you’ll continue reading. When writing your own introductory paragraph, assume you have limited words to attract your audience. Therefore, focus on making your initial lines especially interesting and well written. 第 8 页 共 11 页 In some essays, a strong main point alone can attract readers. 37 The lead-in serves three key purposes: drawing readers’ attention, introducing the essay’s topic and tone, and paving the way for the thesis and essay outline. Here is some advice to help you avoid common lead-in errors. Make sure your lead-in clearly presents your main point. 38 To prevent a loose flow, use a bridging sentence or phrase between your lead-in and main point. Keep your lead-in brief. Long lead-ins in short essays often give the appearance of a tail wagging the dog. 39 Don’t make your introduction the biggest part of your essay. 40 Identify the related facts even though you know your readers know the assignment. If you are writing about a particular piece of literature or art, identify the title of the work and its author or artist, using the full name in the first reference. A. But how can we write a good sentence? B. But other times, using a lead-in can help. C. You might think of your essay as a clear, connected whole. D. Don’t assume your readers already know your subject matter. E. Use a brief, engaging introduction to establish your main point. F. A common issue is an interesting start but no clear link to the main point. G. Then, your essay’s start must attract readers’ attention and keep them engaged. 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） Amazonian natives are facing home destruction. To arouse people’s awareness of protecting them, Thomas, an American documentarian, decided to record the lives of the Awa, a 41 and isolated Amazonian community. For the sake of gaining their trust, Thomas had to mix himself with the natives. When 42 their unknown personal daily routine, he tried to remain as 43 as possible. 44 , he failed. As a tall man 45 over the natives at 1.93 meters, Thomas couldn’t fit in 46 . It wasn’t just a white guy walking in, but a massive large one. Thomas 47 something else—making friends. With the help of a silly application in his smartphone, Thomas soon 48 the children, filling the forest with hearty laughter. After all, the kids didn’t have the 49 as adults. Unexpectedly, the adults also burst into laughter, a symbol of trust that ensured Thomas he was 50 . The rainforest is amazing, but it was challenging to work in it. Heat, rain, and various unwanted souvenirs from Amazonian 51 complicated Thomas’ job. The bites and poison got him to stir up 第 9 页 共 11 页 a love-hate relationship, once pushing him in a dilemma. Despite the 52 , Thomas insisted on his mission. To make audience better understand the Awa, Thomas focused on something 53 , like the universal affection for homes and families. With the common topics, viewers can 54 the feelings and better realize the Awa’s current problem. With tireless efforts, Thomas presented the 55 life of the Awa to the world, fostering a better understanding and support for protecting the Awa’s home. 41. A. rural B. mysterious C. religious D. diverse 42. A. recording B. performing C. advertising D. organizing 43. A. unknown B. unaffected C. unchanged D. unnoticeable 44. A. Instead B. Somehow C. Unfortunately D. Accordingly 45. A. taking B. towering C. watching D. concerning 46. A. mentally B. culturally C. physically D. comfortably 47. A. turned to B. waited for C. talked about worried aboutD. 48. A. fooled B. amused C. cheated D. impressed 49. A. experience B. education C. rules D. barriers 50. A. welcome B. humorous C. entertaining D. accomplished 51. A. communities B. insects C. climate D. ceremony 52. A. boredom B. objection C. struggle D. unwillingness 53. A. unique B. positive C. typical D. similar 54. A. express B. reflect C. share D. exchange 55. A. real B. novel C. independent D. fantastic 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。 A skywell, or “tian jing” in Chinese, is a typical feature of a traditional home in Southern and Eastern China. They are commonly seen in homes 56 (date) to the Ming and Qing dynasties, which 57 (design) to house different generations of relatives. Despite their varied sizes and designs, these skywells are typically square and located in 58 heart of the house. They serve to allow in light, enhance airflow, and harvest rainwater. Since decades ago, the government 59 (advocate) green buildings, promoting environmentally-friendly practice. The increased interest towards traditional Chinese architecture is leading to the restoration of historic buildings with skywells 60 modern use. Architects 第 10 页 共 11 页 are also looking towards the principles behind skywells while designing new buildings 61 (save) energy. The Dongguan TBA Tower in Guangdong Province, for example, brings natural airflows into every floor with internal “windpipes” 62 function in a similar way to skywells. The aim is to keep the building’s temperature 63 (comfort) in all seasons, using only natural airflow. The fact that skywells still exist today shows 64 clever ancient builders were in using nature’s elements to create energy-sufficient and sustainable living spaces. These timeless architectural 65 (wonder) continue to inspire architects in their efforts to find green solutions for cooling homes and buildings. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分 40分） 第一节 应用文写作（满分 15分） 假定你是校英文报编辑李华，你报正在开展“致敬身边的您”征文活动。请你写一篇英文征 稿启事，内容包括： 1. 活动目的； 2. 征文要求； 3. 投稿方式。 注意：1. 写作词数应为 80左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Contributions Wanted ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Editorial Department of English Newspaper 第二节 读后续写（满分 25分） 阅读下面短文, 根据所给情节进行续写, 使之构成一个完整的故事。 It was a jam-packed day for 24-year-old Justin. While his hot dog stand at the local park in his 第 11 页 共 11 页 hometown did well every day, that day was different. The stall was full of customers, and he was struggling to keep up. “3 hot dogs, please!” someone ordered as Justin handed the recent orders, and he quickly got about his work. “Coming right up!” he replied with a smile. “Thank you! Have a nice day!” the customer replied upon receiving the orders, and Justin quickly got busy with the next one. Then he noticed an old woman pushing her way through the crowd to get to his counter (柜台). “Excuse me, son. How much would a hot dog be?” she asked, looking at him. “Depends on what you want, ma’ am. They range from $3 to $7. You can check out the menu and let me know what you want,” he replied. “But that’s expensive for me,” she mumbled (咕哝), looking at the prices. “It’s alright. I was just curious how much they cost. I don’t want any,” she added before walking away. Justin noticed she went away and sat alone on a bench across from his stand. She kept looking in his direction, meanwhile touching her stomach occasionally. Justin couldn’t help watching her because of strong curiosity. She was fully dressed with an information card worn around her neck. She might get lost because of something unexpected. Her face wasn’t as rosy as others and her lips were dry. Justin wondered whether she would need any help. However, once they made eye contact, she always looked away quickly. Eventually, Justin realized she wanted a hot dog but couldn’t afford one, so he stopped what he was doing and walked over to her with food and drink. “I apologize, ma’am. I was in such a rush that I forgot to tell you you’re our 50th customer of the day, so you get a free hot dog,” he said upon approaching her. “Let me know how you like it!” 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。 Justin gave her the food, noticing some nervousness on her face.___________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Before Justin waited long, her family arrived in a hurry._________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________