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2023-2024学年度友好学校高二年级下学期期末联考 英语 全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑;非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答;字体工整，笔迹清楚。 4. 考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。 5. 本卷主要考查内容：选择性必修第三册～选择性必修第四册。 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是C。 1. When will the woman arrive at the party? A. At 7: 30. B. At 8: 00. C. At 8: 30. 2. Who had a traffic accident? A. Tom. B. Cathy. C. Henry. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a bookstore. B. Outside a cinema. C. In a classroom. 4. What does the woman, think important? A. The handbill. B. The postcard. C. The letter. 5. Why does the man invite the woman? A. To do homework together. B. To meet his parents. C. To practise English. 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. What did Jenny forget to do? A. Tell the woman about the man’s call. B. Make an appointment with the man. C. Take her cell phone with her. 7. What will the woman do on Saturday? A. Make a phone call to the man. B. Have dinner with the man. C. Prepare for the exams. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A family story. B. A travel plan. C. A garden. 9. Where are the trees by the house from? A. New Zealand. B. Australia. C. America. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman have to do? A. Give a talk in French. B. Speak Spanish at home. C. Choose a course. 11. What kind of language does the man suggest the woman take? A. More useful. B. Easier. C. More interesting. 12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Classmates. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How does Mark go to work? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. 14. What does Mark usually do on weekends? A. Order Chinese food. B. Make cakes. C. Cook for himself. 15. When does Lily eat out? A. When her husband is too busy to cook. B. When she wants to try different food. C. When she has a busy day at work. 16. What does Lily think of restaurants in the city? A. Expensive. B. Popular. C. Wonderful. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What does the speaker do? A. A businessman. B. A scientist. C. An engineer. 18. What was the speaker’s major in college? A. Business. B. Marketing. C. Computer science. 19. What made the speaker get the idea of starting his career in AI? A. A famous scientist’s report. B. Apple’s Siri. C. His teacher’s suggestion. 20. How does the speaker feel about AI’s future? A. It’s promising. B. It’s worrying. C. It’s interesting. 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 Travel has become increasingly inconvenient and sometimes impossible over the last couple of years. However, museums around the world are digitizing their collections, enabling people to tour the museums from afar. The British Museum, London The British Museum contains objects from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian. The Great Court’s ceiling, in the middle of the museum, is composed of 3212 pieces of glass, none of which are alike. The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room, allowing visitors to look at every piece. MASP, S ão Paulo The first modern museum in Brazil, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo includes art from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The paintings, which are placed on glass panels, appear to be floating in mid-air. This setup, included in the virtual tour shows, makes the art appear almost magical. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea This Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art from Korea and around the world. The art includes a variety of media such as print, sculpture and photography. There are also online exhibitions such as “Artists in Their Times” which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County This museum, with locations in two different places, features art going back to The Neolithic Period. Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by van Gogh and Renoir. Another platform, Xplorlt, also features views of some of the museum’s outdoor spaces. 1. What can we learn about The British Museum? A. It is best known for the Rosetta Stone. B. It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian. C. It is made up of several pieces of glass. D. It houses exhibits from different countries. 2 Which museum may suit visitors interested in van Gogh’s works? A. The British Museum. B. MASP, São Paulo. C. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. D. The J. Paul Getty Museum. 3. What do the listed museums have in common? A. They have several branches. B. They display their paintings in mid-air. C. They can be visited in your own home. D. They are accessible on Google Arts & Culture. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个博物馆以及各自的特色。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The British Museum contains objects from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian.(大英博物馆收藏了来自世界各地的物品，包括罗塞塔石碑，其中有三种文本版本，帮助研究人员学习阅读古埃及语)”可知，大英博物馆容纳了来自不同国家的展品。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by van Gogh and Renoir.(通过谷歌艺术与文化网站的虚拟之旅，可以看到更多的近期作品，包括梵高和雷诺阿的一些作品)”可知，保罗盖蒂博物馆适合对梵高作品感兴趣的游客。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room, allowing visitors to look at every piece. (虚拟的博物馆之旅提供了360度的房间视野，让游客可以看到每一件作品)”；第三段中“This setup, included in the virtual tour shows, makes the art appear almost magical. (这种设置，包括在虚拟巡回展览中，使艺术看起来几乎是神奇的)”；第四段中“There are also online exhibitions such as “Artists in Their Times” which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s. (在网上也有追溯70年代末以后韩国美术动向的“时代艺术家”等展览)”以及最后一段中“Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by van Gogh and Renoir.(通过谷歌艺术与文化网站的虚拟之旅，可以看到更多的近期作品，包括梵高和雷诺阿的一些作品)”可知，列出的博物馆的共同之处是可以在你自己家里参观它们。故选C。 B My father really dislikes my stepfather, Mike, and is always calling him names, saying what a “good-for-nothing” guy he is. Mike knows about his name-calling because sometimes when my father comes to pick me up, he’ll say inconsiderate things right in front of my stepfather like, “Is what’s-his-name going to pick you up after the game, or am I supposed to bring you home?” Even though it’s rude, my stepfather doesn’t hold it against my father. “I’ll pick up Shawn at 3:30,” he’ll answer. Nor does Mike make a big deal out of my father’s inconsiderate attitude towards him. He lets the comments go. I ask my stepfather if the way my father treats him bothers or upsets him. “Oh, not really,” he says. “You don’t always have to be right, as long as you do what’s right.” My father’s taunts (嘲笑) don’t bother Mike because he likes himself. My dad’s opinion doesn’t change the way Mike feels about himself. I really admire Mike. He’s so good to my mother. And what a good father he is to me! I appreciate all the things he does for me, like teaching me to throw a fastball and helping me with my homework without becoming impatient like my father does. Mike even volunteered at my school’s carnival (狂欢节) this year. No other stepfathers were there. Though I would never tell my real father that I think my stepfather is one of the nicest guys I know, he is. I’m happy to make Mike my stepfather. Sometimes, I even call Mike “Dad” because he acts like a dad to me. In my eyes, my stepfather is a really great guy. 4. Why is the writer’s father rude to Mike? A. Mike is hated by him. B. Mike is a good-for-nothing. C. Mike treats his ex-wife badly. D. Mike likes to call him names. 5. What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 2? A. Mike never deals with the problems that he faces. B. Mike never runs a business with the writer’s father. C. Mike doesn’t express his anger on the writer’s father. D. Mike ignores what the writer’s father says and does. 6. What can be known from Paragraph 4? A. The writer is a poor boy and has several stepfathers. B. The writer’s real father doesn’t like sports as much as Mike. C. Mike is as good to the writer’s mother as the writer’s real father. D. Mike is more patient with the writer than the writer’s real father. 7. Which can best describe the writer’s attitude to his real father? A. Rude but patient. B. Admiring and respectful. C. Caring but disapproving. D. Disgusted and unconcerned. 【答案】4. A 5. D 6. D 7. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者的亲生父亲对继父Mike总是很粗鲁，不过Mike并不理会这些，而是坚持做自己觉得对的事情。作者认为Mike是非常好的人，很感激他为自己和母亲做的事情。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“My father really dislikes my stepfather, Mike, and is always calling him names, saying what a “good-for-nothing” guy he is. (我父亲非常不喜欢我的继父Mike，总是骂他，说他是个一无是处的家伙)”可知，作者的亲生父亲对继父Mike很粗鲁是因为讨厌他。故选A项。 【5题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线句的上文“Even though it’s rude, my stepfather doesn’t hold it against my father. “I’ll pick up Shawn at 3:30,” he’ll answer. (虽然这很粗鲁，但我的继父并没有因此而反驳我父亲。他会回答：“我三点半接Shawn。”)”和下文“He lets the comments go. (他没有理会那些评论)”可知，作者的继父Mike没有反驳作者亲生父亲的话，没有理会他恶意的评价。由此推知，画线句表示“Mike没有把我父亲对他不体谅的态度当回事”，即忽视作者亲生父亲的言行。故选D项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“I appreciate all the things he does for me, like teaching me to throw a fastball and helping me with my homework without becoming impatient like my father does. (我很感激他为我做的一切，比如教我投快球，帮助我做作业，而不是像我父亲那样变得不耐烦)”可知，Mike对作者很好，比作者的亲生父亲更有耐心。故选D项。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Though I would never tell my real father that I think my stepfather is one of the nicest guys I know, he is. (虽然我永远不会告诉我的亲生父亲，我认为我的继父是我认识的最好的人之一，但他确实是)”可知，作者认为继父Mike是很好的人，但是会顾及亲生父亲的感受，不会告诉亲生父亲这个真实的想法。由此可知，作者不认同亲生父亲粗鲁的言行，但是内心是关心他的。故选C项。 C Recently, four professors of neuroscience were awarded the Brain Prize for their lifechanging contributions to the research on migraines(偏头痛), a disease previously not understood well. Professor Michael Moskowitz from Harvard Medical School, Peter Goadsby from King’s College London, Lars Edvinsson from Lund University in Sweden, and Jes Olesen from Rigshospitalet, Denmark, were celebrated as the recipients of the Brain Prize, the world’s most distinguished award highlighting achievements in brain research. The Crown Prince of Denmark presented the four professors with a grand prize of roughly 1. 5 million dollars on October 25 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Migraines remain one of the most serious and common neurological illnesses millions around the world suffer. Studies show that women are three times more likely to experience frequent and intense migraines than men, and symptoms can last up to 24 hours. Typically, these intense head-throbbing pains are also accompanied by vomiting(呕吐), dizziness and sensitivity to sound, light, and touch. After over forty years of research, the four professors pinpointed the major cause-chemicals released within the brain. Previously, the main causes of migraines were thought to be stress, pressure or anxiety. In 1979, Professor Michael Moskowitz discovered that headaches occur when thin nerves are found in our head and face to interact with a highly-sensitive membrane(膜) surrounding our brain, releasing chemicals called neuropeptidee. These chemicals can then cause the blood vessels in our head to expand and also send pain signals to the brain. Later, research by Professor Goadsby and Edvinsson revealed that the specific neuropeptide which plays the central role in causing the intense headache is calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP). Then, Professor Olesen’s work further confirmed that CGRP is indeed responsible for the pain, rather than a chemical produced in the brain as a result of the migraines. The work by these scientists paves the way for developing more effective medicine. While past treatments can only temporarily stop the pain, scientists say that the newly developed drugs not only prevent migraines but also don’t cause the harmful side effects patients had to endure. 8. Who received the grand prize in the country where he works? A. Lars Edvinsson. B. Michael Moskowitz C. Jes Olesen. D. Peter Goadsby. 9. What do we know about migraines? A. Females’ chance of getting migraines is higher than males’. B. Vomiting, dizziness and sensitivity lead to migraines. C Migraines are a rare and strange illness. D. All the symptoms of intense migraines last 24 hours. 10. What is the major cause of migraines? A. Chemical called neuropeptides. B. Interactions between thin nerves. C. Stress. pressure or anxiety. D. A highly-sensitive membrane. 11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Literature. B. Psychology. C. Medicine. D. Culture. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. A 11. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了四位神经科学教授因其在偏头痛研究方面的开创性贡献而荣获“大脑奖”，并阐述了他们的研究成果以及对偏头痛治疗的影响。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中第二段“Professor Michael Moskowitz from Harvard Medical School, Peter Goadsby from King’s College London, Lars Edvinsson from Lund University in Sweden, and Jes Olesen from Rigshospitalet, Denmark, were celebrated as the recipients of the Brain Prize(哈佛大学医学院的迈克尔·莫斯科维茨教授、伦敦国王学院的彼得·戈德比、瑞典隆德大学的拉斯·埃德文森以及丹麦国家医院的耶斯·奥勒森被授予大脑奖)”以及“The Crown Prince of Denmark presented the four professors with a grand prize of roughly 1.5 million dollars on October 25 in Copenhagen, Denmark.( 丹麦王储于10月25日在丹麦哥本哈根向这四位教授颁发了大约150万美元的大奖)”可知，Jes Olesen在其工作的国家丹麦获得了大奖。故选C项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中第三段“Studies show that women are three times more likely to experience frequent and intense migraines than men(研究表明，女性比男性更容易频繁且严重地遭受偏头痛的困扰)”可知，女性患偏头痛的几率高于男性。故选A项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文中第四段“After over forty years of research, the four professors pinpointed the major cause - chemicals released within the brain(经过四十多年研究，四位教授指出了主要因素——大脑内释放的化学物质)”以及“Later, research by Professor Goadsby and Edvinsson revealed that the specific neuropeptide which plays the central role in causing the intense headache is calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP).(后来，戈兹比教授和埃德文森的研究揭示了引起剧烈头痛的中心特定神经肽是降钙素基因相关肽(CGRP))”可知，偏头痛的主要原因是一种叫做神经肽的化学物质。故选A项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Recently, four professors of neuroscience were awarded the Brain Prize for their lifechanging contributions to the research on migraines(偏头痛), a disease previously not understood well(最近，四位神经科学教授因其对偏头痛研究的重大贡献而获得了大脑奖，这是一种之前并不被很好理解的疾病)”、第二段“Professor Michael Moskowitz from Harvard Medical School, Peter Goadsby from King’s College London, Lars Edvinsson from Lund University in Sweden, and Jes Olesen from Rigshospitalet, Denmark, were celebrated as the recipients of the Brain Prize(哈佛大学医学院的迈克尔·莫斯科维茨教授、伦敦国王学院的彼得·戈德比、瑞典隆德大学的拉斯·埃德文森以及丹麦国家医院的耶斯·奥勒森被授予大脑奖)”以及最后一段“The work by these scientists paves the way for developing more effective medicine. While past treatments can only temporarily stop the pain, scientists say that the newly developed drugs not only prevent migraines but also don’t cause the harmful side effects patients had to endure.( 这些科学家的工作为开发更有效的药物铺平了道路。虽然过去的治疗只能暂时缓解疼痛，但科学家们说，新开发的药物不仅能够预防偏头痛，而且不会造成患者不得不忍受的有害副作用)”可知，本文主要讲述了关于偏头痛的研究成果及治疗进展，与医学相关，所以可能出现在报纸的医学版块。故选C项。 D People have been predicting the death of cable TV (有线电视) for a long time, but this really might be it. Just a decade ago, nearly all Americans—more than 85 percent of U. S. households-paid for packages of TV channels from cable or satellite companies. That started to drop slowly at first and then far more quickly in the past few years. Now, the share of American homes that pay for traditional TV service is approaching 50 percent, according to expert Craig Moffett and S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan research group. For comparison, cellphones were around for decades before the percentage of Americans who didn’t have a fixed phone at home reached 50 percent, around 2017. Maybe it seems predictable that cable TV would go the way of the fixed phone. I promise you that it was not necessarily obvious, even once Netflix started to take off. Old habits die hard. Old industries that make a lot of people rich die even harder. And don’t forget that some new technology habits catch on fast but don’t stick. What may be a final drop in America’s cable TV industry is a big deal. It shows that technology can change deep-rooted ways of doing things slowly, and then suddenly. Ian Olgeirson, a research director at Kagan who has been following America’s TV market for about 20 years, told me that he was surprised by how quickly the monthly cable bill went from being standard to outdated for many Americans. Olgeirson and other TV experts I’ve been speaking to didn’t single out a turning point in cable TV’s big drop. They said the downward trend (趋势) was more like a series of progressive changes building up. It’s clear that the cable TV system that for decades brought joy and headaches to tens of millions of Americans is wearing thin. The unknown is whether Americans keep turning away from cable and satellite TV relatively slowly, or whether it will fail suddenly. I have always loved TV. I felt like a real grown-up when I first started to pay a huge bill for television, partly to watch my favourite football team. I had reduced my cable TV package, but then a few months ago I was told that my bill was going to increase by about $10 a month. That was it. I’m a no-cable household now, too. 12. What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us about cable TV? A. Its various TV channels. B. Its high service standard. C. Its falling popularity. D. Its increasing payments. 13. Why does the author mention cellphones and fixed phones in Paragraph 2? A To illustrate there is no market left for cable TV. B. To explain technology can bring fortune to people. C. To prove technology can change the world. D. To show it is not easy for cable TV to go away 14. Which of the following is beyond Olgeirson’s expectations? A. Americans turned away from cable TV so quickly. B. There are still many Americans showing interest in cable TV. C. America’s TV market was down suddenly. D. The death of cable TV will come in about 20 years. 15. What would be the best title for the text? A. Cable TV Brought Joy to Americans B. Cable TV Won’t Be Replaced by Satellite TV C. Cable TV Has Existed for Decades D. Cable TV Is the New Fixed Phone 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍有线电视就像固定电话一样经历了兴衰。 【12题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“People have been predicting the death of cable TV (有线电视) for a long time, but this really might be it. Just a decade ago, nearly all Americans—more than 85 percent of U. S. households-paid for packages of TV channels from cable or satellite companies. That started to drop slowly at first and then far more quickly in the past few years. Now, the share of American homes that pay for traditional TV service is approaching 50 percent, according to expert Craig Moffett and S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan research group.(很长一段时间以来，人们一直在预测有线电视的死亡，但这真的可能是它。就在十年前，几乎所有的美国人——超过85%的美国家庭——都为有线电视或卫星电视公司的电视频道套餐付费。这一比例开始缓慢下降，但在过去几年里下降速度要快得多。据专家克雷格·莫菲特和标准普尔全球市场情报公司的卡根研究小组称，现在，付费收看传统电视服务的美国家庭比例接近50%)”可知，第一段主要告诉了我们有线电视“受欢迎程度的下降”。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“For comparison, cellphones were around for decades before the percentage of Americans who didn’t have a fixed phone at home reached 50 percent, around 2017. Maybe it seems predictable that cable TV would go the way of the fixed phone. I promise you that it was not necessarily obvious, even once Netflix started to take off. Old habits die hard.(相比之下，在2017年左右没有固定电话的美国人比例达到50%之前，手机已经存在了几十年。有线电视将步固定电话的后尘，这似乎是可以预见的。我向你保证，这并不一定是显而易见的，即使是在Netflix开始腾飞的时候。旧习难改。)”可知，作者在第二段之所以提到手机和座机，是为了表明“要让有线电视消失并不容易。”。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“Ian Olgeirson, a research director at Kagan who has been following America’s TV market for about 20 years, told me that he was surprised by how quickly the monthly cable bill went from being standard to outdated for many Americans. Olgeirson and other TV experts I’ve been speaking to didn’t single out a turning point in cable TV’s big drop.(Kagan的研究主管伊恩·奥尔格森(Ian Olgeirson)跟踪美国电视市场已有20年之久，他告诉我，对许多美国人来说，每月的有线电视账单从标准到过时的速度之快让他感到惊讶。Olgeirson和与我交谈过的其他电视专家并没有指出有线电视大幅下滑的转折点。)”可知，“美国人很快就放弃了有线电视”超出了Olgeirson的预期。故选A。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段中“People have been predicting the death of cable TV (有线电视) for a long time, but this really might be it. Just a decade ago, nearly all Americans—more than 85 percent of U. S. households-paid for packages of TV channels from cable or satellite companies.(很长一段时间以来，人们一直在预测有线电视的死亡，但事实可能就是这样。就在十年前，几乎所有的美国人——超过85%的美国家庭——都为有线电视或卫星电视公司的电视频道套餐付费。)”和第二段“For comparison, cellphones were around for decades before the percentage of Americans who didn’t have a fixed phone at home reached 50 percent, around 2017. Maybe it seems predictable that cable TV would go the way of the fixed phone. I promise you that it was not necessarily obvious, even once Netflix started to take off. Old habits die hard.(相比之下，在2017年左右没有固定电话的美国人比例达到50%之前，手机已经存在了几十年。有线电视将步固定电话的后尘，这似乎是可以预见的。我向你保证，这并不一定是显而易见的，即使是在Netflix开始腾飞的时候。旧习难改。)”可知，有线电视就像固定电话一样经历了兴衰。所以本文最佳标题是“Cable TV Is the New Fixed Phone(有线电视是新的固定电话)”。故选D。 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。 Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. But they are especially vulnerable (易受伤害的) to changes in their environment, like ground, water, and air pollution. Luckily, it’s easy to take part in bird conversation. ___16___ There are a few steps you can take to help save birds. Keep cats indoors. ___17___ Pet cats do not have to go outside to hunt in order to have a good life. Some people think that putting a small bell around a cat’s neck will warn birds and protect them, but this does not work as well as simply keeping your kitty inside. Mark windows. Sometimes, glass can reflect the outdoors like a mirror. ___18___ The level of impact is sometimes so heavy that some end up dead. Marking windows is a simple yet effective solution. It’s best to use decals and frosted glass (贴纸和磨砂玻璃) to keep birds away from glass. ___19___ In parts of the country where winters are cold, birds sometimes struggle to find enough food when the temperature drops or snow covers the ground. Putting up bird feeders, or even throwing bird food on the ground, can greatly help the birds that are living nearby. Place rubbish in suitable bins. Throwing away things in the open usually leads to birds attempting to eat whatever has been thrown away, sometimes including materials such as paper and plastics. This could end up harming the birds or causing diseases. ___20___ A. Plant native plants for birds. B. Feed birds in your yard or on your roof. C. Cats may regard birds as potential friends. D. Every year, cats kill millions of wild birds. E. Birds can’t tell that the glass is there and they fly right into it. F. Putting household waste in right places reduces these problems. G. Like anything, some of your most helpful actions begin at home. 【答案】16. G 17. D 18. E 19. B 20. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了做一些保护鸟类的事情的方法。 【16题详解】 由下文“There are a few steps you can take to help save birds. (你可以采取一些措施来帮助拯救鸟类。)”可知，本空要说跟“帮助拯救鸟类”有关的话题，故G选项“Like anything, some of your most helpful actions begin at home. (就像任何事情一样，你的一些最有益的行动都是从家里开始的。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选G。 【17题详解】 由上文“Keep cats indoors. (把猫养在室内。)”可知，本空要说跟“把猫养在室内的原因”有关的话题，故D选项“Every year, cats kill millions of wild birds. (每年，猫杀死数百万只野生鸟类。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。 18题详解】 由下文“The level of impact is sometimes so heavy that some end up dead. Marking windows is a simple yet effective solution. It’s best to use decals and frosted glass (贴纸和磨砂玻璃) to keep birds away from glass. (撞击的程度有时是如此之重，以至于一些鸟最终死亡。标记窗口是一个简单而有效的解决方案。最好使用贴花和磨砂玻璃来防止鸟类靠近玻璃。)”可知，本空要说跟“标记窗口的原因”有关的话题，故E选项“Birds can’t tell that the glass is there and they fly right into it. (鸟看不出玻璃在那里，它们直接飞到里面)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选E。 【19题详解】 由下文“In parts of the country where winters are cold, birds sometimes struggle to find enough food when the temperature drops or snow covers the ground. Putting up bird feeders, or even throwing bird food on the ground, can greatly help the birds that are living nearby. (在这个国家冬季寒冷的部分地区，当气温下降或地面被雪覆盖时，鸟类有时很难找到足够的食物。放置鸟类喂食器，甚至把鸟食扔在地上，可以极大地帮助生活在附近的鸟类。)”可知，本空要说跟“喂食鸟类”有关的话题，故B选项“Feed birds in your yard or on your roof. (在院子里或屋顶上喂鸟)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选B。 【20题详解】 由上文“Place rubbish in suitable bins. Throwing away things in the open usually leads to birds attempting to eat whatever has been thrown away, sometimes including materials such as paper and plastics. This could end up harming the birds or causing diseases. (将垃圾放入合适的垃圾桶。在露天扔东西通常会导致鸟类试图吃掉任何被扔掉的东西，有时包括纸和塑料等材料。这最终可能会伤害鸟类或引发疾病。)”可知，本空要说跟“适当放置垃圾”有关的话题，故F选项“Putting household waste in right places reduces these problems. (把生活垃圾放在合适的地方可以减少这些问题。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 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。 Guillermo was 34 years old when his crisis hit. Since high school, he’d dreamed of becoming an executive (主管) in the technology field. He desired for the status and power of such a position. So, he tried hard for it. He studied hard and got a ____21____ at a top university. Four years later, after similarly great ____22____ in college, he moved to a master programme in business administration. He ____23____ there, too. At 26, Guillermo was employed at the company of his dreams. His hard work paid off, leading to rapid rise. In just several years, he ____24____ an executive position and had everything he ever wanted. At the height of his ____25____, he was working nearly 16 hours a day, returning home extremely ____26____. His supportive wife was beginning to feel ____27____ and abandoned. The pressure was getting to him. The last straw (稻草) came when they were on vacation in the Caribbean. The first morning in their ____28____, Guillermo sat on their balcony (阳台), overlooking the blue ocean. Though it should have been a beautiful ____29____, all he could think about was responsibility. He felt sick and noticed his hands shaking. At that moment, he realized he’d lost the ability to enjoy life. In reality, he hadn’t enjoyed _____30_____ anything for the last five years. His high-school dream, which he once found so _____31_____ was eating him alive. He admitted to himself then and there that he wanted to quit. So Guillermo _____32_____ his executive job. This, however, doesn’t mean he gave up his hard-working _____33_____ or his drive to be successful. Though it was a _____34_____, he set his sights on a new dream. Today, he’s a _____35_____ photographer. His photographs have been displayed in galleries worldwide. Although he makes much less money, he is happy! 21. A. comment B. course C. promotion D. scholarship 22. A. efforts B. choices C. ambition D. confidence 23. A. quit B. succeeded C. escaped D. regretted 24. A. hunted for B. kept up C. took on D. picked out 25. A. career B. friendship C. marriage D. education 26. A. early B. tired C. worried D. excited 27. A. puzzled B. curious C. sick D. lonely 28. A. hotel B. home C. company D. university 29. A. description B. scene C. imagination D. photo 30. A. almost B. seldom C. even D. just 31. A. difficult B. unrealistic C. inspiring D. disturbing 32. A. gave up B. applied for C. went for D. worried about 33. A. habit B. occupation C. personality D. experience 34. A. mistake B. relaxation C. business D. struggle 35. A. powerful B. well-known C. generous D. helpful 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. A 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。Guillermo上高中时梦想成为一家科技型公司的高管，经过自己的努力他实现了愿望。但是，高管的工作很繁忙，他无法兼顾工作与生活。他决定放弃现在的工作，换一种工作与生活的方式。Guillermo最终成为一名出色的摄影家。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他努力学习，并在一所顶尖大学获得了奖学金。A. comment评论；B. course课程；C. promotion晋升；D. scholarship奖学金。根据句中“he studied hard”以及“ at a top university”可知，Guillermo通过努力学习获得了奖学金。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：四年后，他在大学也取得了类似的努力成果，随后他转向了商业管理硕士课程。A. efforts努力；B. choices选择；C. ambition雄心；D. confidence信心。根据前文“he studied hard”和“similarly”可知，他同样付出了巨大努力，开始攻读商业管理硕士。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他在那里也成功了。A. quit停止，退出；B. succeeded成功；C. escaped逃脱；D. regretted后悔。根据句中“too”可知，Guillermo在硕士课程中也取得了成功。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：短短几年内，他就承担了一个高管职位，并拥有了他曾经想要的一切。A. hunted for寻找；B. kept up保持；C. took on承担；D. picked out挑选。根据句中“had everything he ever wanted”以及第一段中“Since high school, he’d dreamed of becoming an executive (主管) in the technology field.”可知，Guillermo很快得到了他梦寐以求的东西，那就是担任了高管职位。故选C项。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他的职业生涯巅峰时期，他每天工作将近16个小时，回家时极度疲惫。A. career职业；B. friendship友谊；C. marriage婚姻；D. education教育。根据句中“he was working nearly 16 hours a day”可知，这里在描述他的工作状态，也就是在他职业的巅峰状态时。故选A项。 【26题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在他的职业生涯巅峰时期，他每天工作将近16个小时，回家时极度疲惫。A. early早，早期的；B. tired疲倦的；C. worried担忧的；D. excited兴奋的。根据句中“he was working nearly 16 hours a day”可知，由于长时间工作，Guillermo回到家时非常疲倦。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他支持他的妻子开始感到孤独和被遗弃。A. puzzled困惑的；B. curious好奇的；C. sick生病的；D. lonely孤独的。根据上文“he was working nearly 16 hours a day, returning home extremely ___6___”以及句中“and abandoned”可知，Guillermo每天工作将近16个小时，回家极度疲惫，因此她的妻子感到孤独。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在他们的酒店的第一个早晨，Guillermo坐在阳台上，俯瞰着蓝色的海洋。A. hotel酒店；B. home家；C. company公司；D. university大学。根据上文“they were on vacation in the Caribbean”可知，他们去加勒比度假了，那么可推断现在他们正在酒店里，故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管这本应是一个美丽的景色，但他所能想到的只有责任。A. description描述；B. scene场景，景色；C. imagination想象；D. photo照片。根据上文“overlooking the blue ocean”可知，他们正在度假，所以这里指的是美丽的景色或场景。故选B项。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：实际上，在过去的五年里，他很少享受过任何东西。A. almost几乎；B. seldom很少；C. even甚至；D. just仅仅。根据句中“He hadn’t enjoyed”以及上文内容可知，他一直在努力工作，可知，Guillermo在过去五年里几乎没有享受过任何东西。故选A项。 【31题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他曾经认为非常鼓舞人心的高中梦想正在吞噬他的生命。A. difficult困难的；B. unrealistic不切实际的；C. inspiring鼓舞人心的，激励的；D. disturbing令人不安的。根据第一段中“Since high school, he’d dreamed of becoming an executive (主管) in the technology field. He desired for the status and power of such a position. So, he tried hard for it.”以及句中“His high-school dream”可知，他高中时就希望能成为一名高管，他一直在朝着这个梦想努力，并且实现这个梦想，因此这个梦想曾经是激励、鼓舞人的。故选C项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：所以Guillermo放弃了他的高管职位。A. gave up放弃；B. applied for申请；C. went for追求；D. worried about担心。根据下文“doesn’t mean he gave up”以及“He set his sights on a new dream.”可知，Guillermo放弃了他的高管职位。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，这并不意味着他放弃了他的勤奋品质或他对成功的追求。A. habit习惯；B. occupation职业；C. personality个性，品质；D. experience经验。根据句中“hard-working”以及上文内容可知，Guillermo在上学期间和工作时都很努力、勤奋，这是他的一种品质、性格，所以 personality 符合语境。故选C项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管这是一场斗争。A. mistake错误；B. relaxation放松；C. business生意；D. struggle斗争，难事。根据上文内容以及句中“he set his sights on a new dream”可知，成为高管毕竟是他年轻时梦想，现在决定放弃高管职位，重头开始从事一件新的事情，这是一个挑战，难事。故选D项。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：今天，他是一个知名的摄影师。A. powerful强大的；B. well-known知名的；C. generous慷慨的；D. helpful有帮助的。根据下文“His photographs have been displayed in galleries worldwide”可知，Guillermo是一个知名的摄影师。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。 You will be asked about your career when ____36____ (meet) with a new person because the job you have ____37____ (define) who you are. However, it’s hard for young people ____38____ (think) about their possible careers. So, one of the ____39____ (effective) ways is to complete a “career aptitude test”. The results will tell you about your ____40____ (strength) and interests, and provide you with a better chance ____41____ finding a job you like. There are many different kinds of tests but it is important to be honest while completing ____42____ (they) — there are no right or wrong answers. One test asks ____43____ participants to grade their preferences and then their top three scores are used to make a code ____44____ indicates their work personality and generates a list of career suggestions. To conclude, career aptitude tests are _____45_____ (clear) a very useful tool. However, the secret to a good career lies in your own passionate things. 【答案】36. meeting 37. defines 38. to think 39. most effective 40. strengths 41. of 42. them 43. the 44. that##which 45. clearly 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了年轻人可以通过“职业能力测试”来了解自己适合什么样的职业。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：当你和一个陌生人见面时，你会被问到你的职业，因为你的工作定义了你是谁。当状语从句的主语与主句主语一致时或从句主语为it，且从句含有be动词时，可以省略状语从句的主语和be动词。本句中的时间状语从句完整句子为when you are meeting，省略you are，保留现在分词。故填meeting。 【37题详解】 考查时态和主谓一致。句意：当你和一个陌生人见面时，你会被问到你的职业，因为你的工作定义了你是谁。define“定义”，分析句子结构可知，本空为because引导的原因状语从句的谓语，结合句意和have可知，从句描述的是一般事实，所以时态用一般现在时，主语是the job，谓语用第三人称单数形式。故填defines。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：然而，年轻人很难思考他们可能的职业。分析句子结构和意思可知，it是形式主语，用动词think“思考”不定式形式，作真正的主语。故填to think。 【39题详解】 考查形容词。句意：所以，最有效的方法之一就是完成“职业能力倾向测试”。空后是名词，所以空处应填形容词作定语，根据one of可知，应用最高级形式。故填most effective。 【40题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：测试结果将告诉你你的强项和兴趣，并为你提供更好的机会去找到你喜欢的工作。分析句子结构和意思可知，这里需要名词strength的复数形式表示泛指，作宾语，意为“强项”。故填strengths。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：测试结果将告诉你你的强项和兴趣，并为你提供更好的机会去找到你喜欢的工作。固定搭配a chance of doing sth.，意为“做某事的机会”。故填of。 【42题详解】 考查代词。句意：有很多不同类型的测试，但重要的是在完成它们时要诚实——没有正确或错误的答案。这里填代词them，作宾语，指代上文提到的tests。故填them。 【43题详解】 考查冠词。句意：一项流行的测试要求参与者们对他们的偏好进行评分，然后用他们的前三名得分来制作一个代码，用来表示他们的整体工作个性，并生成一份职业建议列表。根据句意可知，此处的participants特指参加某项测试的参与者，应用定冠词修饰。故填the。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：一项流行的测试要求参与者们对他们的偏好进行评分，然后用他们的前三名得分来制作一个代码，用来表示他们的整体工作个性，并生成一份职业建议列表。分析句子结构可知，本空引导限制性定语从句，先行词是code，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或which引导从句。故填that或which。 【45题详解】 考查副词。句意：总之，职业能力测试显然是一个非常有用的工具。分析句子结构可知，本空填副词clearly“明显地”，修饰be动词，作状语。故填clearly。 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Sam来信祝贺你的生日，并寄给你一本英语词典和一本科幻小说《地心游记》(Journey to the Centre of the Earth)作为礼物，请你为此用英语给他写一封回信。内容包括： 1.表示感谢； 2.告诉他你的英语进步情况； 3.邀请他暑假来玩。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Sam, I’m so grateful for the birthday blessing and gifts you sent to me. As you know, it’s a challenge for me to learn English well, so I turned to you for help. You advised that I should read more and enlarge my vocabulary. While reading English stories, I came across some new words, so a dictionary was exactly what I needed. Then, I received your gifts, an English dictionary and the novel named Journey to the Centre of the Earth. What a timely help! Encouragingly, I have made some progress in a recent exam. I’ll go on working hard and do better. I hope you can come to my city for a visit during the summer vacation and we can have fun together. Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Sam回信，对其赠送的礼物表示感谢，告知自己的英语进步情况并邀请他暑假来玩。 【详解】1.词汇积累 感激的：grateful→appreciative 帮助：help→assistance 建议：advise→suggest 玩得开心：have fun→enjoy oneself 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Then, I received your gifts, an English dictionary and the novel named Journey to the Centre of the Earth. 拓展句：Then, I received your gifts, an English dictionary and the novel whose name is Journey to the Centre of the Earth. 【点睛】[高分句型1] As you know, it’s a challenge for me to learn English well, so I turned to you for help.（运用as引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2] While reading English stories, I came across some new words, so a dictionary was exactly what I needed.（运用状语从句省略，what引导表语从句） 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I was a little girl, I knew that I had a gift for music. Playing was my love. While most kids were outside in the burning summer sun, playing childish games, I was happy to sit in the cool indoors for hours practising my beloved piano. When I played, I felt like I was in a whole new world where I was free and easy. All I had to worry about was my music. Playing was never boring for me. I had spent months practising and the big day finally came. It was the day of the Alberta Music Competition. The music hall was packed with excited audience. I sat in the first row with my mother seated beside me. As the fellow competitors were playing. I couldn’t keep my mind on their music. I was just memorizing the notes and practising the fingerings. I had known my music was like the back of my hand. But this time, to my great surprise, I found my fingers completely out of my control. They kept shaking. I nearly burst into tears. Seeing this, Mum held my hands tightly in hers. She even breathed into them as if she wanted to warm them up. Then she whispered to my ear, “Sweetie, take it easy. Just listen and enjoy the music.” I looked up and turned my attention to the competitor in the centre of the stage for the first time. A thin and tall boy was sitting at the beautiful red piano. He looked calm and confident. His fingertips danced on the keyboard. The soft and gentle sound of the piano flew in the air. For a moment, I totally forgot my nervousness. Then I was announced to play next and I felt anxious again. 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。 It seemed that thousands of butterflies were really flying in my stomach. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I could clearly feel the disappointment from the crowd’s deep sigh (叹息). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】It seemed that thousands of butterflies were really flying in my stomach. My mother gave me a pat on the back and said softly, “Just enjoy it, honey!” I found encouragement and confidence in her eyes. I got up, climbed up the stage steps and bowed to the audience. I tried my best to keep calm. I slowly placed my hands on the keyboard, took a deep breath and started to play. To my delight, everything seemed unbelievably smooth. I could clearly feel the disappointment from the crowd's deep sigh (叹息). “Just enjoy it!” Mum's words echoed in my ears. I continued playing as if nothing had happened. Soon I found myself absorbed in the familiar music world again. Eventually, when I finished my last note, the crowd all stood up with applause and cheering, which was totally out of my expectation. Though I didn't win the champion, I knew I had learned something more valuable. I realized that learning to enjoy music was more important than the competition itself. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。文章介绍作者喜欢弹钢琴，并且为Alberta音乐比赛准备了很久，在台下等的时候变得越来越紧张，手一直颤抖。此时母亲在旁边安慰作者，并让作者认真欣赏。此时作者就注意到了台上的一个男孩，冷静，自信地弹奏着，舒适的音乐回荡在这个音乐厅，渐渐地，作者就忘记了自己的紧张，就在这时主持人宣布，该作者弹奏了，作者又开始紧张起来。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“好像真的有成千上万的蝴蝶在我的胃里飞舞。”可知，第一段可描写作者在主持人叫到自己的名字后非常紧张，母亲鼓励作者，作者努力冷静下来，然后开始演奏。 ②由第二段首句内容“从人群的叹息声中，我可以清楚地感觉到失望。”可知，第二段可描写作者弹错曲调后，观众的反应以及作者如何应对，和自己的感想。 2.续写线索：作者开始紧张→母亲鼓励→作者鼓起勇气，开始演奏→弹错曲调→观众的反应→作者应对→赢得掌声→感悟。 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①.喜欢：enjoy/love/be fond of ②.深呼吸：take a deep breath/breathe deeply ③.沉浸于：absorbed in/buried in 情绪类 ①.令人高兴的是：to one's delight/to one's joy ②.感到失望：feel the disappointment /feed disappointed 【点睛】[高分句型1]. I continued playing as if nothing had happened.（as if从句中运用虚拟语气） [高分句型2]. Eventually, when I finished my last note, the crowd all stood up with applause and cheering, which was totally out of my expectation.（由连词when连接的时间状语从句和关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句） [高分句型3]. I realized that learning to enjoy music was more important than the competition itself.（that连接的宾语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 2023-2024学年度友好学校高二年级下学期期末联考 英语 全卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。 注意事项： 1. 答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。 2. 请按题号顺序在答题卡上各题目的答题区域内作答，写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。 3. 选择题用2B铅笔在答题卡上把所选答案的标号涂黑;非选择题用黑色签字笔在答题卡上作答;字体工整，笔迹清楚。 4. 考试结束后，请将试卷和答题卡一并上交。 5. 本卷主要考查内容：选择性必修第三册～选择性必修第四册。 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。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19. 15. B. £9. 18. C. £9. 15. 答案是C。 1. When will the woman arrive at the party? A. At 7: 30. B. At 8: 00. C. At 8: 30. 2. Who had a traffic accident? A. Tom. B. Cathy. C. Henry. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A In a bookstore. B. Outside a cinema. C. In a classroom. 4. What does the woman, think important? A. The handbill. B. The postcard. C. The letter. 5. Why does the man invite the woman? A. To do homework together. B. To meet his parents. C. To practise English. 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. What did Jenny forget to do? A. Tell the woman about the man’s call. B. Make an appointment with the man. C. Take her cell phone with her. 7. What will the woman do on Saturday? A. Make a phone call to the man. B. Have dinner with the man. C. Prepare for the exams. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. A family story. B. A travel plan. C. A garden. 9. Where are the trees by the house from? A. New Zealand. B. Australia. C. America. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What does the woman have to do? A. Give a talk in French. B. Speak Spanish at home. C. Choose a course. 11. What kind of language does the man suggest the woman take? A. More useful. B. Easier. C. More interesting. 12. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Father and daughter. C. Classmates. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. How does Mark go to work? A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bus. 14. What does Mark usually do on weekends? A. Order Chinese food. B. Make cakes. C. Cook for himself. 15. When does Lily eat out? A. When her husband is too busy to cook. B. When she wants to try different food. C. When she has a busy day at work. 16. What does Lily think of restaurants in the city? A. Expensive. B. Popular. C. Wonderful. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What does the speaker do? A. A businessman. B. A scientist. C. An engineer. 18. What was the speaker’s major in college? A. Business. B. Marketing. C. Computer science. 19. What made the speaker get the idea of starting his career in AI? A. A famous scientist’s report. B. Apple’s Siri. C. His teacher’s suggestion. 20. How does the speaker feel about AI’s future? A. It’s promising. B. It’s worrying. C. It’s interesting. 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 Travel has become increasingly inconvenient and sometimes impossible over the last couple of years. However, museums around the world are digitizing their collections, enabling people to tour the museums from afar. The British Museum, London The British Museum contains objects from around the world, including the Rosetta Stone, with three versions of a text that helped researchers learn to read ancient Egyptian. The Great Court’s ceiling, in the middle of the museum, is composed of 3212 pieces of glass, none of which are alike. The virtual tour of the museum offers a 360-degree view of the room, allowing visitors to look at every piece. MASP, S ão Paulo The first modern museum in Brazil, the Museu de Arte de São Paulo includes art from the 14th to the 20th centuries. The paintings, which are placed on glass panels, appear to be floating in mid-air. This setup, included in the virtual tour shows, makes the art appear almost magical. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea This Korean museum includes four branches in different cities and features works of art from Korea and around the world. The art includes a variety of media such as print, sculpture and photography. There are also online exhibitions such as “Artists in Their Times” which traces trends in Korean art since the late 1970s. The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles County This museum, with locations in two different places, features art going back to The Neolithic Period. Its virtual tour, accessible through Google Arts & Culture, offers views of more recent works, including some by van Gogh and Renoir. Another platform, Xplorlt, also features views of some of the museum’s outdoor spaces. 1. What can we learn about The British Museum? A. It is best known for the Rosetta Stone. B. It tells the changes of ancient Egyptian. C. It is made up of several pieces of glass. D. It houses exhibits from different countries. 2. Which museum may suit visitors interested in van Gogh’s works? A. The British Museum. B. MASP, São Paulo. C. National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art. D. The J. Paul Getty Museum. 3. What do the listed museums have in common? A. They have several branches. B. They display their paintings in mid-air. C. They can be visited in your own home. D. They are accessible on Google Arts & Culture. B My father really dislikes my stepfather, Mike, and is always calling him names, saying what a “good-for-nothing” guy he is. Mike knows about his name-calling because sometimes when my father comes to pick me up, he’ll say inconsiderate things right in front of my stepfather like, “Is what’s-his-name going to pick you up after the game, or am I supposed to bring you home?” Even though it’s rude, my stepfather doesn’t hold it against my father. “I’ll pick up Shawn at 3:30,” he’ll answer. Nor does Mike make a big deal out of my father’s inconsiderate attitude towards him. He lets the comments go. I ask my stepfather if the way my father treats him bothers or upsets him. “Oh, not really,” he says. “You don’t always have to be right, as long as you do what’s right.” My father’s taunts (嘲笑) don’t bother Mike because he likes himself. My dad’s opinion doesn’t change the way Mike feels about himself. I really admire Mike. He’s so good to my mother. And what a good father he is to me! I appreciate all the things he does for me, like teaching me to throw a fastball and helping me with my homework without becoming impatient like my father does. Mike even volunteered at my school’s carnival (狂欢节) this year. No other stepfathers were there. Though I would never tell my real father that I think my stepfather is one of the nicest guys I know, he is. I’m happy to make Mike my stepfather. Sometimes, I even call Mike “Dad” because he acts like a dad to me. In my eyes, my stepfather is a really great guy. 4. Why is the writer’s father rude to Mike? A. Mike is hated by him. B. Mike is a good-for-nothing. C. Mike treats his ex-wife badly. D. Mike likes to call him names. 5. What does the underlined sentence mean in Paragraph 2? A. Mike never deals with the problems that he faces. B. Mike never runs a business with the writer’s father. C Mike doesn’t express his anger on the writer’s father. D. Mike ignores what the writer’s father says and does. 6. What can be known from Paragraph 4? A The writer is a poor boy and has several stepfathers. B. The writer’s real father doesn’t like sports as much as Mike. C. Mike is as good to the writer’s mother as the writer’s real father. D. Mike is more patient with the writer than the writer’s real father. 7. Which can best describe the writer’s attitude to his real father? A. Rude but patient. B. Admiring and respectful. C. Caring but disapproving. D. Disgusted and unconcerned. C Recently, four professors of neuroscience were awarded the Brain Prize for their lifechanging contributions to the research on migraines(偏头痛), a disease previously not understood well. Professor Michael Moskowitz from Harvard Medical School, Peter Goadsby from King’s College London, Lars Edvinsson from Lund University in Sweden, and Jes Olesen from Rigshospitalet, Denmark, were celebrated as the recipients of the Brain Prize, the world’s most distinguished award highlighting achievements in brain research. The Crown Prince of Denmark presented the four professors with a grand prize of roughly 1. 5 million dollars on October 25 in Copenhagen, Denmark. Migraines remain one of the most serious and common neurological illnesses millions around the world suffer. Studies show that women are three times more likely to experience frequent and intense migraines than men, and symptoms can last up to 24 hours. Typically, these intense head-throbbing pains are also accompanied by vomiting(呕吐), dizziness and sensitivity to sound, light, and touch. After over forty years of research, the four professors pinpointed the major cause-chemicals released within the brain. Previously, the main causes of migraines were thought to be stress, pressure or anxiety. In 1979, Professor Michael Moskowitz discovered that headaches occur when thin nerves are found in our head and face to interact with a highly-sensitive membrane(膜) surrounding our brain, releasing chemicals called neuropeptidee. These chemicals can then cause the blood vessels in our head to expand and also send pain signals to the brain. Later, research by Professor Goadsby and Edvinsson revealed that the specific neuropeptide which plays the central role in causing the intense headache is calcitonin gene-related peptide(CGRP). Then, Professor Olesen’s work further confirmed that CGRP is indeed responsible for the pain, rather than a chemical produced in the brain as a result of the migraines. The work by these scientists paves the way for developing more effective medicine. While past treatments can only temporarily stop the pain, scientists say that the newly developed drugs not only prevent migraines but also don’t cause the harmful side effects patients had to endure. 8. Who received the grand prize in the country where he works? A. Lars Edvinsson. B. Michael Moskowitz C. Jes Olesen. D. Peter Goadsby. 9. What do we know about migraines? A. Females’ chance of getting migraines is higher than males’. B. Vomiting, dizziness and sensitivity lead to migraines. C. Migraines are a rare and strange illness. D. All the symptoms of intense migraines last 24 hours. 10. What is the major cause of migraines? A Chemical called neuropeptides. B. Interactions between thin nerves. C. Stress. pressure or anxiety. D. A highly-sensitive membrane. 11. In which section of a newspaper may this text appear? A. Literature. B. Psychology. C. Medicine. D. Culture. D People have been predicting the death of cable TV (有线电视) for a long time, but this really might be it. Just a decade ago, nearly all Americans—more than 85 percent of U. S. households-paid for packages of TV channels from cable or satellite companies. That started to drop slowly at first and then far more quickly in the past few years. Now, the share of American homes that pay for traditional TV service is approaching 50 percent, according to expert Craig Moffett and S&P Global Market Intelligence’s Kagan research group. For comparison, cellphones were around for decades before the percentage of Americans who didn’t have a fixed phone at home reached 50 percent, around 2017. Maybe it seems predictable that cable TV would go the way of the fixed phone. I promise you that it was not necessarily obvious, even once Netflix started to take off. Old habits die hard. Old industries that make a lot of people rich die even harder. And don’t forget that some new technology habits catch on fast but don’t stick. What may be a final drop in America’s cable TV industry is a big deal. It shows that technology can change deep-rooted ways of doing things slowly, and then suddenly. Ian Olgeirson, a research director at Kagan who has been following America’s TV market for about 20 years, told me that he was surprised by how quickly the monthly cable bill went from being standard to outdated for many Americans. Olgeirson and other TV experts I’ve been speaking to didn’t single out a turning point in cable TV’s big drop. They said the downward trend (趋势) was more like a series of progressive changes building up. It’s clear that the cable TV system that for decades brought joy and headaches to tens of millions of Americans is wearing thin. The unknown is whether Americans keep turning away from cable and satellite TV relatively slowly, or whether it will fail suddenly. I have always loved TV. I felt like a real grown-up when I first started to pay a huge bill for television, partly to watch my favourite football team. I had reduced my cable TV package, but then a few months ago I was told that my bill was going to increase by about $10 a month. That was it. I’m a no-cable household now, too. 12. What does Paragraph 1 mainly tell us about cable TV? A. Its various TV channels. B. Its high service standard. C. Its falling popularity. D. Its increasing payments. 13. Why does the author mention cellphones and fixed phones in Paragraph 2? A. To illustrate there is no market left for cable TV. B. To explain technology can bring fortune to people. C. To prove technology can change the world. D. To show it is not easy for cable TV to go away 14. Which of the following is beyond Olgeirson’s expectations? A. Americans turned away from cable TV so quickly. B. There are still many Americans showing interest in cable TV. C. America’s TV market was down suddenly. D. The death of cable TV will come in about 20 years. 15. What would be the best title for the text? A. Cable TV Brought Joy to Americans B. Cable TV Won’t Be Replaced by Satellite TV C. Cable TV Has Existed for Decades D. Cable TV Is the New Fixed Phone 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。 Birds are an important part of our ecosystem. But they are especially vulnerable (易受伤害的) to changes in their environment, like ground, water, and air pollution. Luckily, it’s easy to take part in bird conversation. ___16___ There are a few steps you can take to help save birds. Keep cats indoors. ___17___ Pet cats do not have to go outside to hunt in order to have a good life. Some people think that putting a small bell around a cat’s neck will warn birds and protect them, but this does not work as well as simply keeping your kitty inside. Mark windows. Sometimes, glass can reflect the outdoors like a mirror. ___18___ The level of impact is sometimes so heavy that some end up dead. Marking windows is a simple yet effective solution. It’s best to use decals and frosted glass (贴纸和磨砂玻璃) to keep birds away from glass. ___19___ In parts of the country where winters are cold, birds sometimes struggle to find enough food when the temperature drops or snow covers the ground. Putting up bird feeders, or even throwing bird food on the ground, can greatly help the birds that are living nearby. Place rubbish in suitable bins. Throwing away things in the open usually leads to birds attempting to eat whatever has been thrown away, sometimes including materials such as paper and plastics. This could end up harming the birds or causing diseases. ___20___ A. Plant native plants for birds. B. Feed birds in your yard or on your roof. C. Cats may regard birds as potential friends. D. Every year, cats kill millions of wild birds. E. Birds can’t tell that the glass is there and they fly right into it. F. Putting household waste in right places reduces these problems. G. Like anything, some of your most helpful actions begin at home. 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。 Guillermo was 34 years old when his crisis hit. Since high school, he’d dreamed of becoming an executive (主管) in the technology field. He desired for the status and power of such a position. So, he tried hard for it. He studied hard and got a ____21____ at a top university. Four years later, after similarly great ____22____ in college, he moved to a master programme in business administration. He ____23____ there, too. At 26, Guillermo was employed at the company of his dreams. His hard work paid off, leading to rapid rise. In just several years, he ____24____ an executive position and had everything he ever wanted. At the height of his ____25____, he was working nearly 16 hours a day, returning home extremely ____26____. His supportive wife was beginning to feel ____27____ and abandoned. The pressure was getting to him. The last straw (稻草) came when they were on vacation in the Caribbean. The first morning in their ____28____, Guillermo sat on their balcony (阳台), overlooking the blue ocean. Though it should have been a beautiful ____29____, all he could think about was responsibility. He felt sick and noticed his hands shaking. At that moment, he realized he’d lost the ability to enjoy life. In reality, he hadn’t enjoyed _____30_____ anything for the last five years. His high-school dream, which he once found so _____31_____ was eating him alive. He admitted to himself then and there that he wanted to quit. So Guillermo _____32_____ his executive job. This, however, doesn’t mean he gave up his hard-working _____33_____ or his drive to be successful. Though it was a _____34_____, he set his sights on a new dream. Today, he’s a _____35_____ photographer. His photographs have been displayed in galleries worldwide. Although he makes much less money, he is happy! 21. A. comment B. course C. promotion D. scholarship 22. A. efforts B. choices C. ambition D. confidence 23. A. quit B. succeeded C. escaped D. regretted 24. A. hunted for B. kept up C. took on D. picked out 25 A. career B. friendship C. marriage D. education 26. A. early B. tired C. worried D. excited 27. A. puzzled B. curious C. sick D. lonely 28. A. hotel B. home C. company D. university 29. A. description B. scene C. imagination D. photo 30. A. almost B. seldom C. even D. just 31. A. difficult B. unrealistic C. inspiring D. disturbing 32. A. gave up B. applied for C. went for D. worried about 33. A. habit B. occupation C. personality D. experience 34. A. mistake B. relaxation C. business D. struggle 35. A. powerful B. well-known C. generous D. helpful 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。 You will be asked about your career when ____36____ (meet) with a new person because the job you have ____37____ (define) who you are. However, it’s hard for young people ____38____ (think) about their possible careers. So, one of the ____39____ (effective) ways is to complete a “career aptitude test”. The results will tell you about your ____40____ (strength) and interests, and provide you with a better chance ____41____ finding a job you like. There are many different kinds of tests but it is important to be honest while completing ____42____ (they) — there are no right or wrong answers. One test asks ____43____ participants to grade their preferences and then their top three scores are used to make a code ____44____ indicates their work personality and generates a list of career suggestions. To conclude, career aptitude tests are _____45_____ (clear) a very useful tool. However, the secret to a good career lies in your own passionate things. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Sam来信祝贺你的生日，并寄给你一本英语词典和一本科幻小说《地心游记》(Journey to the Centre of the Earth)作为礼物，请你为此用英语给他写一封回信。内容包括： 1.表示感谢； 2.告诉他你的英语进步情况； 3.邀请他暑假来玩。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear Sam, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Best wishes, Li Hua 第二节(满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 When I was a little girl, I knew that I had a gift for music. Playing was my love. While most kids were outside in the burning summer sun, playing childish games, I was happy to sit in the cool indoors for hours practising my beloved piano. When I played, I felt like I was in a whole new world where I was free and easy. All I had to worry about was my music. Playing was never boring for me. I had spent months practising and the big day finally came. It was the day of the Alberta Music Competition. The music hall was packed with excited audience. I sat in the first row with my mother seated beside me. As the fellow competitors were playing. I couldn’t keep my mind on their music. I was just memorizing the notes and practising the fingerings. I had known my music was like the back of my hand. But this time, to my great surprise, I found my fingers completely out of my control. They kept shaking. I nearly burst into tears. Seeing this, Mum held my hands tightly in hers. She even breathed into them as if she wanted to warm them up. Then she whispered to my ear, “Sweetie, take it easy. Just listen and enjoy the music.” I looked up and turned my attention to the competitor in the centre of the stage for the first time. A thin and tall boy was sitting at the beautiful red piano. He looked calm and confident. His fingertips danced on the keyboard. The soft and gentle sound of the piano flew in the air. For a moment, I totally forgot my nervousness. Then I was announced to play next and I felt anxious again. 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。 It seemed that thousands of butterflies were really flying in my stomach. ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I could clearly feel the disappointment from the crowd’s deep sigh (叹息). ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$