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三明市2023—2024学年第二学期普通高中期末质量检测 高二英语试题 (满分150分 考试时间120分钟) 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 1. What does the woman refuse to have? A. Juice. B. Cheese. C. Tomato salad. 2. What does the woman want to do this weekend? A. Go swimming. B. Play baseball. C. Go camping. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Waiter and customer. 4. Where is the man going? A. To school. B. To a restaurant. C. To a clothing shop. 5. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. The driving test. B. The weather. C. The university exam. 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. How will the woman go to the party? A. She will take a bus. B. She will drive her car. C. She will go in Ms. Wilson’s car. 7. What time will the speakers probably meet again? A. At 10:00 a. m. B. At 12:00 a. m. C. At 7:00 p. m. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers missing? A. Research papers. B. A picture. C. A video. 9. How does the man feel? A. Angry. B. Disappointed. C. Embarrassed. 10 When will the speakers finish their project? A. This morning. B. This afternoon. C. Tomorrow morning. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers probably? A. At a cafe. B. At a swimming pool. C. At a beach. 12. What temperature is the hottest day of last year? A. 32 degrees. B. 38 degrees. C. 40 degrees. 13. What is the woman going to do next? A. Have coffee. B. Apply sun scream. C. Surf in the water. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the woman mainly want to do with a new laptop? A. See films. B. Write essays. C. Edit videos. 15. Which brand does the woman like best at first? A. Apple. B. Dell. C. Sony. 16. How much will the woman pay in the end? A. $ 990. B. $ 1000. C.$ 1100. 17. Who might the man be? A. A shop assistant. B. A video editor. C. A bank clerk. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Why is fruit important to expand memory ability? A. It contains sugar. B. It contains water. C. It contains vitamins. 19. How does sleep help to improve memory? A. It helps the brain control the senses. B. It enables the brain to store information. C. It cuts off the memory system. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Factors related to memory development. B. The importance of improving memory. C. Famous figures with good memories. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A For travel enthusiasts, we’ve narrowed down a list of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. From climbing the high-rise Eiffel tower to throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain, these iconic landmarks should be on every traveler’s bucket list. The Trevi Fountain — Rome, Italy The Trevi Fountain, a popular site in Rome, is a timeless symbol with a history reaching back to ancient Rome. The fountain uses water from the original Roman aqueduct (渡槽), giving visitors an ever-lasting experience. We’ve been there several times, and the novelty is never lost. Legend has it that throwing a coin into the fountain will bring you back to the city. So many visitors do this that the city collects several thou-sand euros daily, which supplies food for those in need. The Eiffel Tower — Paris, France The Eiffel Tower, also known as “La Dame de Fer,” stands as a symbol of France and Paris, celebrated worldwide. Constructed for the 1889 World’s Fair, celebrating the centennial (一百周年纪念) of the French Revolution, the iconic iron lattice tower initially faced criticism but has since become a beloved national icon. We strongly recommend rising to its top, covering 1,665 steps, to witness the breathtaking panoramic view of the city. The Great Wall — China The Great Wall of China, celebrated for its immense 13,000-mile length, is a historically significant architectural feat that profoundly influenced Chinese history. Constructed over centuries, it served as a border control for Chinese dynasties. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s a must-visit in China. Its formidable facade, surrounded by mass graves, tells tales of many wars. Walking along its steep steps is an experience that tourists can not afford to miss. 1. How does Rome deal with the coins thrown in the fountain? A. It gets rid of them as trash. B. It collects them for exhibition. C. It uses them to help the needy. D. It keeps them in the fountain forever. 2. What is a must-do to visit the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall? A. Knowing their history. B. Challenging long steps. C. Exploring tales of wars. D. Getting a breathtaking view. 3. What’s the author’s writing purpose? A. To compare some iconic places in the world. B. To shorten the list of world’s celebrated sites. C. To describe the author’s travelling experience. D. To recommend some famous sites in the world. 【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了三个世界上的旅游目的地。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“So many visitors do this that the city collects several thou-sand euros daily, which supplies food for those in need.(如此多的游客这样做，以至于市政府每天收取数千欧元，为有需要的人提供食物)”可知，罗马将扔进喷泉的硬币用来帮助有需要的人。故选C。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“We strongly recommend rising to its top, covering 1,665 steps, to witness the breathtaking panoramic view of the city.(我们强烈推荐你爬上1665级台阶的山顶，见证这座城市令人叹为观止的全景)”以及最后一段“Walking along its steep steps is an experience that tourists can not afford to miss.(沿着陡峭的台阶行走是游客不容错过的体验)”可知，参观埃菲尔铁塔和长城必须挑战长台阶。故选B。 【3题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“For travel enthusiasts, we’ve narrowed down a list of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. From climbing the high-rise Eiffel tower to throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain, these iconic landmarks should be on every traveler’s bucket list.(对于旅游爱好者来说，我们已经缩小了世界上最令人惊叹的目的地名单。从爬埃菲尔铁塔到往许愿池里扔硬币，这些标志性的地标应该出现在每个旅行者的遗愿清单上)”可知，作者的写作目的是推荐一些世界上著名的景点。故选D。 B In Cedars Pennsylvania, a cafe is giving people with different abilities, and their families a safe and inclusive space to shine. Created in 2022, the cafe was a response to the need in the community for programs that would enable youth with special needs who aged out of school programs to develop social and vocational skills in a nurturing environment. The cafe was the brainchild of Pennsylvania mom Maureen Stanko, a teacher and musician. She was concerned about what her son Nick, who is neurodivergent (大脑功能异于常人的), would be able to do after graduation. Stanko was so worried that she spoke to Nick’s therapist (治疗专家), Tyler Kammerle, who told her that he dreamed about opening a restaurant to employ people with disabilities. The two worked together — in association with the Pillars of Love and Light Charity — to make this a reality. Two years later, the So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe was born. The inclusive cafe has made a real difference to people’s lives. One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, suffers from hearing damage and works as a hostess at the cafe. She said, “If you had invited me to be a hostess a year ago, I wouldn’t have believed you. However, I have grown so much self-confidence. I have witnessed the growth in a lot of these employees since the very, very beginning; it’s just exciting.” Stanko did not know if her son Nick would be able to work at the cafe, but it turned out that her son’s performance had gone beyond her expectations. But the cafe is much more than just a workplace. Stanko also wanted to create a space to coach life skills to people with disabilities. That’s why she also opened the Inspiration Studio where music, crafts, and other courses are instructed in addition to life skills. 4. How did Stanko help to create the cafe? A. By developing social skills. B. By team ing up with others. C. By employing the disabled. D. By joining in the program. 5. What can we infer from paragraph 3? A. Nick lacks self-confidence. B. Oppelts dislikes being a hostess. C. The cafe is a life changing place. D. Nick’s performance dissatisfies Stanko. 6. Why did Stanko start the Inspiration Studio? A. To teach life skills. B. To make folk crafts. C. To explore the space. D. To diversify the courses. 7. Which word can best describe Stanko? A. Demanding. B. Thoughtful. C. Proud. D. Humble. 【答案】4. B 5. C 6. A 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文属于新闻报道。文章报道了在宾夕法尼亚州Cedars开设的一家名为“So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe”的咖啡馆，该咖啡馆旨在为具有不同能力和特殊情况的人群及其家庭提供一个包容和支持的空间，帮助他们发展社交和职业技能。文章通过叙述该咖啡馆的创立背景、运作模式、对员工生活的积极影响，以及创始人Maureen Stanko的初衷和愿景，展示了社会企业如何在社区中发挥积极作用。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Stanko was so worried that she spoke to Nick’s therapist (治疗专家), Tyler Kammerle, who told her that he dreamed about opening a restaurant to employ people with disabilities. The two worked together — in association with the Pillars of Love and Light Charity — to make this a reality. Two years later, the So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe was born. (Stanko非常担心，于是她联系了Nick的治疗师Tyler Kammerle，后者告诉她，Nick梦想开一家餐馆，雇佣残疾人。两人一起工作——与Pillars of Love and Light Charity合作——使这成为现实。两年后，So Much To Give Inclusive咖啡馆诞生了。)”可知，她是通过团队合作来创建咖啡馆的。故选B。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中的“The inclusive cafe has made a real difference to people’s lives. One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, suffers from hearing damage and works as a hostess at the cafe. She said, “If you had invited me to be a hostess a year ago, I wouldn’t have believed you. However, I have grown so much self-confidence. I have witnessed the growth in a lot of these employees since the very, very beginning; it’s just exciting.” Stanko did not know if her son Nick would be able to work at the cafe, but it turned out that her son’s performance had gone beyond her expectations. (这家包罗万象的咖啡馆确实改变了人们的生活。其中一名员Lauren Oppelts患有听力损伤，在这家咖啡馆担任女迎宾。她说：“如果一年前你邀请我做女迎宾，我不会相信你的。然而，我已经变得如此自信。从一开始，我就见证了很多员工的成长；这太令人兴奋了。”)”可知，第三段通过员工Lauren Oppelts的例子说明了咖啡馆对人们生活的正面影响，这表明咖啡馆是一个改变人生的地方。故选C。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“But the cafe is much more than just a workplace. Stanko also wanted to create a space to coach life skills to people with disabilities. That’s why she also opened the Inspiration Studio where music, crafts, and other courses are instructed in addition to life skills. (但咖啡馆不仅仅是一个工作场所。Stanko还想创建一个空间来指导残疾人的生活技能。这就是为什么她还开设了Inspiration Studio，除了生活技能之外，还教授音乐，手工艺和其他课程。)”可知，Stanko开设Inspiration Studio的目的之一就是教授生活技能给残障人士，除了音乐、手工艺和其他课程外，还包括生活技能的指导。故选A。 【7题详解】 推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是根据第三段中的“The inclusive cafe has made a real difference to people’s lives. One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, suffers from hearing damage and works as a hostess at the cafe. She said, “If you had invited me to be a hostess a year ago, I wouldn’t have believed you. However, I have grown so much self-confidence. I have witnessed the growth in a lot of these employees since the very, very beginning; it’s just exciting.” Stanko did not know if her son Nick would be able to work at the cafe, but it turned out that her son’s performance had gone beyond her expectations. (这家包罗万象的咖啡馆确实改变了人们的生活。其中一名员Lauren Oppelts患有听力损伤，在这家咖啡馆担任女迎宾。她说：“如果一年前你邀请我做女迎宾，我不会相信你的。然而，我已经变得如此自信。从一开始，我就见证了很多员工的成长；这太令人兴奋了。”)”和最后一段“But the cafe is much more than just a workplace. Stanko also wanted to create a space to coach life skills to people with disabilities. That’s why she also opened the Inspiration Studio where music, crafts, and other courses are instructed in addition to life skills. (但咖啡馆不仅仅是一个工作场所。Stanko还想创建一个空间来指导残疾人的生活技能。这就是为什么她还开设了灵感工作室，除了生活技能之外，还教授音乐，手工艺和其他课程。)”可知，Stanko关注到社区中特殊需求青少年的需求，与他人合作创立了这家既提供工作机会又教授生活技能的咖啡馆，Stanko开设Inspiration Studio的目的之一就是教授生活技能给残障人士，展现了她的周到和体贴。故选B。 C The device, AI Pin, created by the start-up Humane, is a new wearable device that aims to overcome or at least help ease us away from our addiction to screens. Its features include answering questions, making calls, sending texts, playing music and taking photos. When we use AI Pin, its assistant delivers information conversationally and recalls past questions. Kocienda demonstrated this by asking a series of history questions about The New York Times that built on one another, which the pin answered in roughly the same amount of time it might take to search Wikipedia on my phone. The point, he said, was that we didn’t have to disappear into our screens. “AI Pin will help us maintain eye contact.” However, it is, like any new technology, a combination of both wonder and awkwardness. It took a few seconds of waving my hand in front of my chest to find the laser menu. The wrist motion took several seconds to nail as well. After 10 minutes, I eventually learned how to control it. Most funny, in my view, was the pinching (捏) motion. Pinch: Play a new song. Pinch: Start a new message. Pinch: Back to the menu. But I quickly ran out of things to pinch, because AI Pin could not offer a steady flow of dopamine (多巴胺) in the form of texts, news warnings, and other information. “It is more of a pull than pushing content at you in the way iPhones do.” said Ken Kocienda, Humane’s head of product engineering. “Yet no company has AI technology that is perfect enough to meet all those needs.” Mr. Kocienda said. He added that the technology would improve rapidly with user feedback and that the company hoped to ship the devices by late 2024 after further improvement in the future. 8. What’s the goal of inventing AI Pin? A. To kill our leisure time. B. To replace the smartphone. C. To communicate with others. D. To cure our smartphone addition. 9. What is the focus of the third paragraph? A. Ways to control AI Pin. B. AI Pin’s magic functions. C. Various forms of dopamine. D. Embarrassing sides of AI Pin. 10. What does the underlined word “ship” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Transport. B. Launch. C. Control. D. Distribute. 11. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. An introduction to a modern device. B. An advertisement for a new product. C. A research paper on personal devices. D. An academic essay on future technology. 【答案】8. D 9. D 10. B 11. A 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了由初创公司Humane创建的AI Pin，旨在帮助我们克服对屏幕的依赖。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“The device, AI Pin, created by the start-up Humane, is a new wearable device that aims to overcome or at least help ease us away from our addiction to screens.(由初创公司Humane创建的AI Pin，是一种新的可穿戴的设备，旨在克服或者至少帮助我们摆脱对屏幕的上瘾。)”可知，发明AI Pin的目的是为了帮助我们克服对屏幕的上瘾，是为了治愈我们的手机瘾，故选D。 【9题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段首句“However, it is, like any new technology, a combination of both wonder and awkwardness.(然而，就像任何新技术一样，它是奇迹和尴尬的结合。)”可知，本句为第三段主旨句，在此处承上启下，故本段主要介绍AI Pin令人尴尬的地方，故选D。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章划线词ship前文的内容“the technology would improve rapidly with user feedback(随着客户的反馈，该技术将迅速改进)”和后文的内容“after further improvement in the future(在未来进一步的改进后)”可知，该项技术会随着客户的反馈，进行迅速的改进，故此处划线词ship与B项“上市，发行”意思相近，在该技术得到改进后，预计在设备将在2024年底之前上市这个设备，故选B。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The device, AI Pin, created by the start-up Humane, is a new wearable device that aims to overcome or at least help ease us away from our addiction to screens.(由初创公司Humane创建的AI Pin，是一种新的可穿戴的设备，旨在克服或者至少帮助我们摆脱对屏幕的上瘾。)”可知，文章主要介绍了由初创公司Humane创建的AI Pin，故可推知，文章主要来源于对现代设备的介绍中，故选A。 D Being out in nature helps reduce stress and anxiety. That’s why the Japanese promote forest bathing and doctors in Scotland are writing prescriptions (处方) for bird watching and nature walks. But do you know that just listening to the sounds of nature could have the same effect? A new study conducted by researchers from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, suggested that listening to nature sounds might decrease stress and pain. It even found listening to birds was the most beneficial. The research, which was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, studied audio tracks that were recorded at 221 sites across 68 national parks. The recordings were played for participants in a lab setting and the most significant outcome was a decrease in stress and annoyance. Many participants also reported decreased pain, increased concentration, and improved mood. One drawback the researchers found was that the national parks that were the least polluted from anthropogenic noise — generated by people or are man-made — were the most remote ones that are far from urban areas. This made visiting national parks to obtain the health benefits of nature less effective because natural sounds were polluted by human noise. The researchers weren’t sure why people had positive reactions to certain natural sounds, but they had theories. It was possible that people considered natural sounds to be less unpleasant or threatening than human-made noise which is known to produce stress. The study’s lead author, Rachel Buxton, PhD,a research associate and conservation biologist in the department of biology at Carleton University told Everyday Health that she wasn’t surprised by the findings. “From an evolutionary point of view, humans attend to signals of danger and security by nature. And an environment that is filled with natural sounds feels safe and allows us to let our guard down.” she said. Nature is an environmental healer, so please take a walk or a forest bath, and add the sounds of nature to your playlist. You may feel less stressed, happier, and healthier. 12. What can we learn from paragraphs 2 and 3? A. Only a few national parks were accessible. B. Participants reported negative experiences. C. The sounds of nature were recorded in labs. D. Listening to birds could lower stress efficiently. 13. What disadvantage did the researchers find? A. Most pollution was caused by people. B. People had no access to national parks. C. The national parks available were faraway. D. It’s impossible to get the health benefits of nature. 14. Rachel Buxton considers the findings ______. A. advanced B. reasonable C. contradictory D. abstract 15. What’s a suitable title for the text? A. Get Rid of Your Stress Right Now B. Get Immersed in Mysterious Nature C. Surround Your Home with Greenery D. Enjoy the Benefits of Listening to Nature 【答案】12. D 13. C 14. B 15. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了听自然的声音有助于减轻压力和焦虑，解释了研究开展的过程以及发现。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“A new study conducted by researchers from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, suggested that listening to nature sounds might decrease stress and pain. It even found listening to birds was the most beneficial.(加拿大渥太华卡尔顿大学的研究人员进行的一项新研究表明，倾听大自然的声音可能会减轻压力和疼痛。它甚至发现听鸟叫声是最有益的)”可知，听鸟叫声可以有效地减轻压力。故选D。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段“One drawback the researchers found was that the national parks that were the least polluted from anthropogenic noise — generated by people or are man-made — were the most remote ones that are far from urban areas.(研究人员发现的一个缺点是，受人为噪音污染最小的国家公园——无论是人为噪音还是人造噪音——都是远离城市地区的最偏远的国家公园)”可知，研究人员发现的缺点是可用的国家公园很远。故选C。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The study’s lead author, Rachel Buxton, PhD,a research associate and conservation biologist in the department of biology at Carleton University told Everyday Health that she wasn’t surprised by the findings.(该研究的主要作者雷切尔·巴克斯顿博士是卡尔顿大学生物系的研究助理和保护生物学家，她告诉《每日健康》，她对这些发现并不感到惊讶)”可知，Rachel Buxton认为这些发现是合理的。故选B。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第二段“A new study conducted by researchers from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, suggested that listening to nature sounds might decrease stress and pain. It even found listening to birds was the most beneficial.(加拿大渥太华卡尔顿大学的研究人员进行的一项新研究表明，倾听大自然的声音可能会减轻压力和疼痛。它甚至发现听鸟叫声是最有益的)”结合文章主要说明了听自然的声音有助于减轻压力和焦虑，解释了研究开展的过程以及发现。可知，D选项“享受倾听自然的好处”最符合文章标题。故选D。 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Curiosity is defined as the“desire to know”, but many people don’t realize it ranges from shallow to deep. ____16____ It’s the kind of questioning that helps us to collect data and information. We use it to learn facts. ____17____ It’s not just about facts, but about unknown stories. When we use it to learn about other people, we get a rich insight into their core values and life experiences. Instead of a simple question like “What do you do for work?”, we ask, “What kind of work makes you come alive, and why?” One type of curiosity is not necessarily better than the other. They’re just different with benefits and learning from both. ____18____ You wouldn’t ask a new classmate suddenly and unexpectedly, “What’s your biggest childhood trauma (创伤)?” While some of us might be willing to share so openly, others may not find the question appropriate, especially before trust and closeness have been built. ____19____ People with higher levels of curiosity tend to be happier. It also strengthens our relationships — whether with our classmates, friends, or strangers. A study found that when people show genuine curiosity towards another person, they’re rated as warmer and more attractive. It creates that “give-and-take spiral”; when we ask questions, others are more likely to return the favour. While curiosity is usually regarded as a way to learn about what’s outside of ourselves, such as better understanding someone, it can actually be channeled in other ways, too. It helps us understand ourselves, and reflect on our beliefs, desires, or needs. ____20____ A. Curiosity offers a variety of benefits. B. It’s time to employ curiosity’s power. C. Thus shallow curiosity is a gateway to a deeper world. D. However, which you use might depend on the situation. E. What you may be more familiar with is shallow curiosity. F. Deep curiosity, in contrast, invites us to go beneath the surface. G. It can even be directed to explore what’s beyond the physical world. 【答案】16. E 17. F 18. D 19. A 20. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了好奇心的定义、作用以及好处。 【16题详解】 根据上文“Curiosity is defined as the “desire to know”, but many people don’t realize it ranges from shallow to deep.(好奇心被定义为“求知的欲望”，但许多人没有意识到它有浅有深)”以及后文“It’s the kind of questioning that helps us to collect data and information. We use it to learn facts.(这是一种帮助我们收集数据和信息的问题。我们用它来学习事实)”可知，本句主要是在介绍好奇心深浅中的一种。故E选项“你可能更熟悉的是浅薄的好奇心”符合语境，故选E。 【17题详解】 根据后文“It’s not just about facts, but about unknown stories. When we use it to learn about other people, we get a rich insight into their core values and life experiences. Instead of a simple question like “What do you do for work?”, we ask, “What kind of work makes you come alive, and why?”(不仅仅是事实，还有未知的故事。当我们用它来了解他人时，我们对他们的核心价值观和生活经历有了丰富的了解。而不是像“你做什么工作？”，我们会问:“什么样的工作能让你充满活力？为什么？”)”可知，后文主要介绍了深层次的好奇心。故F选项“相反，强烈的好奇心邀请我们深入到表面之下”符合语境，故选F。 【18题详解】 根据上文“One type of curiosity is not necessarily better than the other. They’re just different with benefits and learning from both.(一种好奇心不一定比另一种好。它们只是在好处和学习方面有所不同)”以及后文“You wouldn’t ask a new classmate suddenly and unexpectedly, “What’s your biggest childhood trauma (创伤)?” While some of us might be willing to share so openly, others may not find the question appropriate, especially before trust and closeness have been built.(你不会突然出乎意料地问新同学：“你童年最大的创伤是什么？”虽然我们中的一些人可能愿意如此公开地分享，但其他人可能会觉得这个问题不合适，尤其是在建立信任和亲密关系之前)”可知，后文的例子表明好奇心的使用需要视情况而定。故D选项“然而，你使用哪一种可能取决于具体情况”符合语境，故选D。 【19题详解】 根据后文“People with higher levels of curiosity tend to be happier. It also strengthens our relationships — whether with our classmates, friends, or strangers. A study found that when people show genuine curiosity towards another person, they’re rated as warmer and more attractive. It creates that “give-and-take spiral”; when we ask questions, others are more likely to return the favour.(好奇心高的人往往更快乐。它还加强了我们与同学、朋友或陌生人的关系。一项研究发现，当人们对另一个人表现出真正的好奇时，他们会被认为更温暖、更有吸引力。它创造了一种“相互让步的螺旋”；当我们提出问题时，其他人更有可能给予回报)”可知，本段的主旨是好奇心的好处。故A选项“好奇心有很多好处”符合语境，故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文“While curiosity is usually regarded as a way to learn about what’s outside of ourselves, such as better understanding someone, it can actually be channeled in other ways, too. It helps us understand ourselves, and reflect on our beliefs, desires, or needs.(虽然好奇心通常被认为是一种了解我们自身之外东西的方式，比如更好地了解某人，但它实际上也可以通过其他方式来引导。它帮助我们了解自己，并反思我们的信仰、欲望或需求)”可知，本句为本段最后一句，承接上文，继续说明好奇心的作用。故G选项“它甚至可以用来探索物质世界之外的世界”符合语境，故选G。 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。 “Have a go, dear,” Mama would often encourage. Her words would fuel a flame of ____21____ and hope within me. The director of the BBC ____22____ to me with an inquiry, “Are you interested in ____23____ Any Questions on Radio 4?” After years of producing programs like Woman’s Hour and Down Your Way, I ____24____ this was a significant opportunity. However, I wondered how on earth I could deal with all those excellent team members. My heart began to race with ____25____. In times of worry, I always turned to my mother for ____26____. I dialed her number and shared my concerns. “Go ahead and ____27____ the chance, my child,” she advised. “Live life to the fullest. You might not enjoy every moment, but you’ll ____28____ it.” As usual, her words proved to be ____29____. I accepted the offer. I ran the BBC’s flagship radio program for a decade, ____30____ enjoying the experience. Looking back, I realize that it was my mother’s encouragement and ____31____ in me that gave me the courage to take ____32____ and pursue opportunities. This is what I ____33____ most about her — her ability to boost confidence in me, even when I felt ____34____ or afraid. Her words have been a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout my life, and I am forever grateful for her ____35____. 21. A. sympathy B. devotion C. courage D. freedom 22. A. paid attention B. lived up C. reached out D. looked forward 23. A. recording B. running C. playing D. answering 24. A. doubted B. recognized C. announced D. remembered 25. A. excitement B. surprise C. delight D. anxiety 26. A. company B. guidance C. information D. explanation 27. A. increase B. provide C. decline D. seize 28. A. manage B. locate C. find D. beat 29. A. conventional B. mysterious C. useless D. wise 30. A. thoroughly B. partly C. secretly D. slowly 31. A. patience B. dignity C. praise D. belief 32. A. risks B. lessons C. turns D. tests 33. A. know B. write C. value D. mention 34. A. uncertain B. regretful C. discontented D. ashamed 35. A. leadership B. support C. participation D. success 【答案】21. C 22. C 23. B 24. B 25. D 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. A 31. D 32. A 33. C 34. A 35. B 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在生活的任何时刻，作者的妈妈都能鼓励作者，为作者找到自信心，给她无尽的灵感，因此作者很感激妈妈。 21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她的话会激起我内心的勇气和希望。A. sympathy同情；B. devotion贡献；C. courage勇气；D. freedom自由。根据前文““Have a go, dear,” Mama would often encourage.”可知，我妈妈总是鼓励我，故她的话会激起我内心的勇气和希望，故选C。 【22题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：BBC的导演联系我，问我：“你对主持四电台的《有问题吗？》节目感兴趣吗？”A. paid attention专注；B. lived up兑现；C. reached out伸出手；D. looked forward期待。根据后文“with an inquiry, “Are you interested in ____3____ Any Questions on Radio 4?””可知，他问我是否对主持这个节目感兴趣，故此处指他联系我，reach out to sb.“联系某人”，故选C。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. recording记录；B. running主持；C. playing演奏；D. answering回答。根据后文的词义复现“I ran the BBC’s flagship radio program for a decade”可知，我主持了BBC最重要的广播节目，故此处询问我是否愿意主持这个节目，故选B。 【24题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在为Woman’s Hour 和 Down Your Way这些节目制作项目很多年后，我认为这个一个很好的机会。A. doubted怀疑；B. recognized认为；C. announced宣布；D. remembered记住。根据后文“However, I wondered how on earth I could deal with all those excellent team members.”可知，我担心不知道怎么来处理人际关系，故此处我认为主持这个节日是一个很好的机会，故选B。 【25题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的心跳因焦虑而加速。A. excitement激动；B. surprise惊喜；C. delight高兴；D. anxiety焦虑。根据前文“However, I wondered how on earth I could deal with all those excellent team members.”可知，我担心不知道怎么来处理人际关系，故我变得焦虑起来，故选D。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：每当我感到焦虑的时候，我总是会向妈妈求助，寻求指导。A. company陪伴；B. guidance指导；C. information信息；D. explanation解释。根据后文“I dialed her number and shared my concerns.”可知，我打电话向她分享我的焦虑，因此每当我感到焦虑的时候，我总是会向妈妈求助，寻求指导，故选B。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：她建议道：“去吧，抓住这个机会。”A. increase增加；B. provide提供；C. decline拒绝；D. seize抓住。根据前文“Go ahead”可知，妈妈鼓励我，让我抓住这个机会，故选D。 【28题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：你可能不会喜欢每个时刻，但你会处理好它。A. manage处理，管理；B. locate定位；C. find找到；D. beat打败。根据前文“You might not enjoy every moment”可知，你可能不会享受每个时候，但你可以处理好它，正确地应对这个工作，故选A。 【29题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：像往常一样，她的话是明智的。A. conventional传统的；B. mysterious神奇的；C. useless无用的；D. wise明智的。根据后文“I accepted the offer. I ran the BBC’s flagship radio program for a decade, ____10____ enjoying the experience.”可知，我接受了这份工作，而且很享受这次体验，故妈妈的话是正确，是明智的，故选D。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我主持BBC最重要的广播节目十年，十分享受这个经历。A. thoroughly完全地，极度地；B. partly部分地；C. secretly秘密地；D. slowly慢慢地。根据前文“As usual, her words proved to be ____9____.”可知，妈妈相信我能处理好这份工作的想法是正确的，故此处指我十分享受这个经历，故选A。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：回顾过去，我意识到，是我妈妈的鼓励和对我的信任给了我勇气去冒险和追寻机会。A. patience耐心；B. dignity尊严；C. praise表扬；D. belief信任。根据后文“her ability to boost confidence in me”可知，后文提到她提升我的信心的能力，故此处指她对我的信心给了我勇气，故选D。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. risks冒险，风险；B. lessons教训；C. turns轮次；D. tests测试。根据后文“Her words have been a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout my life”可知，妈妈的话是我一生中灵感和力量的源泉，她鼓励我去冒险去追寻机会，故选A。 【33题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我最看中的就是她能够提升我的自信，甚至在我感到不确定或者感到害怕时。A. know知道；B. write写；C. value看重；D. mention提到。根据后文“her ability to boost confidence in me”可知，她有能力让我替提升信心，因此这一点是我最看重的，故选C。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. uncertain不确定的；B. regretful后悔的；D. discontented不满意的；D. ashamed羞愧的。根据空后“or afraid”可知，此处与空后的afraid构成并列关系，故此处指当我感到不确定或者害怕时，故选A。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：妈妈的话是我一生中灵感和力量的源泉，我永远感激她对我的支持。A. leadership领导；B. support支持；C. participation参加；D. success成功。根据前文“Her words have been a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout my life”可知，妈妈的话是我一生中灵感和力量的源泉，故我将一生都感谢她对我的支持，故选B。 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。 Throughout China’s National Day holiday last year, approximately 50,000 tourists gathered daily in Xunpu, ____36____ fishing village located ten kilometers away from Quanzhou in Fujian province. They dressed ____37____(they) in a variety of costumes, ranging from horse-face skirts to Dai ethnic clothing, yet all dressed up with hair wreaths (花环)____38____ (know) as “zanhua”. The small fishing village gained widespread attention online in January when several ____39____ (celebrity) wearing the unique wreaths posted their own pictures online. Attracted by these amazing images, visitors flooded to Xunpu, ____40____ (result) in a rapid increase in “zanhua” fashion shops from fewer than 10 to over 150 in less than six months. Actually, ____41____ the Tang dynasty, the tradition of wearing flowers has been a part of Xunpu women’s lives. Women put flowers on their heads with jewelry and colored pearls which ____42____ (clever) formed a circle that symbolized unity and hope to express their wishes to pursue ____43____ (happy). Influenced by Arabians at the time, the locals believe “put flowers in your hair in this life,____44____ you’ll also be pretty in the afterlife.” In 2008, the tradition _____45_____ (recognize) as part of China’s intangible cultural heritage. 【答案】36. a 37. themselves 38. known 39. celebrities 40. resulting 41. since 42. cleverly 43. happiness 44. and 45. was recognized 【解析】 【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了福建省泉州市蟳埔村簪花的盛行。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：在去年的国庆节假期里，每天约有5万名游客聚集在距离福建省泉州市10公里的一个渔村——蟳埔。此处“village村庄”为可数名词，且此处泛指“一个渔村”，故应用不定冠词，且fishing以辅音音素开头，故填a。 【37题详解】 考查反身代词。句意：他们穿着各种各样的服装，从马面裙到傣族服不等，然而，每个人头上都带着花环，称为“簪花”。此处主语为they，宾语和主语是同一指代对象，故应用反身代词themselves作宾语，故填themselves。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。此处作定语，修饰名词hair wreaths，hair wreaths与know之间为被动关系，故应用过去分词作后置定语，故填known。 【39题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：今年1月，当几个带着独特花环的名人在网上发布自己的照片时，这个小渔村在网上引起了广泛关注。此处“celebrity名人”为可数名词，且空前有several修饰，故此处应用名词的复数形式作主语，故填celebrities。 【40题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：被这些令人惊讶的图片所吸引，游客蜂拥而至，在不到六个月的时间内，“簪花”时装店从不到10家迅速增加到150家。此处作结果状语从句，表示自然而然的结果，故应用现在分词作结果状语从句，故填resulting。 【41题详解】 考查介词。句意：事实上，自从唐朝，簪花的传统已经成为了蟳埔女性生活的一部分。根据后文的has been可知，主句用的现在完成时，且此处意为“自从……”，故应用介词since，故填since。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：女人把鲜花戴在头上，戴上珠宝和彩色珍珠，这就巧妙地形成了一个圈，象征着团结，希望表达它们追求幸福。此处作状语，修饰动词formed，故应用副词“cleverly巧妙地，聪明地”，故填cleverly。 【43题详解】 考查名词。句意：同上。此处作宾语，故应用不可数名词“happiness幸福”，故填happiness。 【44题详解】 考查连词。句意：受当时阿拉伯人的影响，当地人认为“今生把花插在头发上，你来世也会很漂亮。”此处为“祈使句+and+you will do sth.”结构，故应用连词and，故填and。 【45题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：在2008年，这一传统被认定为中国非物质文化遗产的一部分。此处作谓语动词，the tradition为主语，为单数，主语与recognize之间为被动关系，结合时间状语in 2008，故应用一般过去时的被动语态，故填was recognized。 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，你校英文报近期开展了以My Ideal Job为题的讨论。请结合你的调查结果(如下图所示)，用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.调查结果描述； 2.你的个人选择及理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80词左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 调查结果(人数百分比) My Ideal Job Different people have different preference for ideal jobs. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】范文 My Ideal Job Different people have different preference for ideal jobs. According to my survey, 18% of the students in our school desire to be a teacher, which equals the percentage of those who want to become doctors. A quarter of students show a strong interest in science field, while the rest of students have a passion for other positions, accounting for 39%. Personally, my ideal job is to be an environmental scientist. By doing so, I believe I can contribute to creating a healthier and more sustainable world for future generation. I am confident that with my determination and efforts, I will be able to realize my dream. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。你校英文报近期开展了以My Ideal Job为题讨论。要求考生结合调查结果，用英语写一篇短文投稿。 【详解】1.词汇积累 热情：passion→zest 相信：believe (that)→hold the belief that 能够：be able to→be capable of 实现某事：realize sth.→make sth. come true 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：Personally, my ideal job is to be an environmental scientist.  拓展句：Personally, my ideal job that I want to do is an environmental scientist.  【点睛】[高分句型1] According to my survey, 18% of the students in our school desire to be a teacher, which equals the percentage of those who want to become doctors. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句和who引导限制性定语从句) [高分句型2] By doing so, I believe I can contribute to creating a healthier and more sustainable world for future generation. (运用了省略that引导宾语从句) 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。 It was a warm spring afternoon, and the sun cast a golden hue (色调) over the small town of Willow Creek. The city’s annual art exhibition was going on, and the visitors were discussing the works with excitement. Among them was Emily, a talented artist. She appreciated the pictures with her heart pounding in her chest. Emily had always been passionate about painting since young. Over the years, her talent had bloomed, and her pictures had become a reflection of her soul — full of life and emotion. Each brushstroke (笔画) was a whisper of her thoughts, a secret shared with the world. Today, she exhibited a painting of her grandmother, a woman who had shaped her life with love and care. The painting was a reminder of the impact her grandmother had on her life, a symbol of the bond that would never fade. As the exhibition continued, Emily watched with nervous anticipation as people moved around the room, admiring various works. Emily searched their faces for a reaction, her heart jumping when she saw a smile or a nod of appreciation. Suddenly, a familiar voice called out, “Emily, this is wonderful! Your grandmother looks so alive on this picture.” It was her art teacher, Mr. Smith, standing before her painting with a look of genuine admiration. His words filled her with a sense of achievement and relief. The rest of the afternoon passed soon. More praises came her way. But it was the elderly man who caught her attention. He stood before her painting for what seemed like a century, his eyes misty with memories. When he finally spoke, his offer took her by surprise. “This painting reminds me so much of my late grandmother. I would like to make you an offer. Would you consider selling this painting to me?” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 At that moment, Emily hesitated. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seeing the man leaving disappointedly, Emily made a new decision. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 At that moment, Emily hesitated. What should she do? She couldn’t imagine parting with the painting that held so many precious memories of her grandma. However, the thought of the old man’s sense of loss also upset her. Emily stood there, her gaze fixed on her painting. She recalled her grandmother’s warm smile and the love she had shown to her throughout her life. After a while, she turned to the old man, “I... I’m sorry,” she stammered, “I’m afraid I could not offer it to you.” The man nodded his head, forcing a smile and walked out of the exhibition room, a sense of loss spreading across his face. Seeing the man leaving disappointedly, Emily made a new decision. She took down the picture, ran to the elderly man and spoke to him, “I’ve decided to offer you the painting.” Hearing the words, the man’s eyes widened with astonishment, “You mean it?” he asked, his voice trembling with emotion. Emily nodded her head firmly. Tears running down his face, the man reached out and took Emily’s hand tightly. “Thank you. This means the world to me.” Emily smiled, her heart filled with joy. It dawned on her that art not only has the power to create beauty but also conveys emotions and builds connections. 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。才华横溢的艺术家艾米莉怀着激动的心情，在展览中展示着自己的作品。她的画作饱含深情，每一笔都透露着心声，尤其是那幅描绘慈爱祖母的画，更是情感与记忆的纽带。艺术导师史密斯先生的赞赏令她倍感欣慰。而一位年长观展人的出现尤为特别，他被画作深深触动，仿佛看到了自己已故的祖母，进而提出购买此画作为纪念。这一幕，让艾米莉的作品不仅仅是艺术的展现，更成为了连接心灵与回忆的桥梁。 【详解】1.段落续写 ①由第一段句首内容“在那一刻，艾米莉犹豫了。”可知，第一段可以描写艾米莉犹豫的原因和拒绝出售的决定。 ②由第二段句首内容“看到那个男人失望地离开，艾米莉做了一个新的决定。”可知，第二段可以描写艾米莉决定把画卖给那个男人后，那个男人的表情和语言，以及艾米莉的感悟。 2.续写线索：犹豫—拒绝出售—做新决定—收到感谢—感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①卖掉：part with/sell out ②使烦恼：upset/bother ③回忆：recall/remember 情绪类 ①惊讶：astonishment/surprise ②眼泪夺眶而出：tears run down/tears burst out 【点睛】【高分句型1】She couldn’t imagine parting with the painting that held so many precious memories of her grandma. ( 运用了动名词parting作宾语、that引导的定语从句) 【高分句型2】The man nodded his head, forcing a smile and walked out of the exhibition room, a sense of loss spreading across his face. ( 运用了现在分词forcing作状语) 【高分句型3】Hearing the words, the man’s eyes widened with astonishment, “You mean it?” he asked, his voice trembling with emotion. (运用了现在分词Hearing作状语) 听力1-5 BCABA 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CBCAB 16-20 AACBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 三明市2023—2024学年第二学期普通高中期末质量检测 高二英语试题 (满分150分 考试时间120分钟) 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。 2.回答选择题时，选出每题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。 第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例: How much is the shirt? A. £ 19.15. B. £ 9.18. C. £ 9.15. 1. What does the woman refuse to have? A. Juice. B. Cheese. C. Tomato salad. 2. What does the woman want to do this weekend? A. Go swimming. B. Play baseball. C. Go camping. 3. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Husband and wife. B. Father and daughter. C. Waiter and customer. 4. Where is the man going? A. To school. B. To a restaurant. C. To a clothing shop. 5. What is the main topic of the conversation? A. The driving test. B. The weather. C. The university exam. 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. How will the woman go to the party? A. She will take a bus. B. She will drive her car. C. She will go in Ms. Wilson’s car. 7. What time will the speakers probably meet again? A. At 10:00 a. m. B. At 12:00 a. m. C. At 7:00 p. m. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What are the speakers missing? A. Research papers. B. A picture. C. A video. 9. How does the man feel? A. Angry. B. Disappointed. C. Embarrassed. 10. When will the speakers finish their project? A. This morning. B. This afternoon. C. Tomorrow morning. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where are the speakers probably? A. At a cafe. B. At a swimming pool. C. At a beach. 12. What temperature is the hottest day of last year? A. 32 degrees. B. 38 degrees. C. 40 degrees. 13. What is the woman going to do next? A. Have coffee. B. Apply sun scream. C. Surf in the water. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What does the woman mainly want to do with a new laptop? A. See films. B. Write essays. C. Edit videos. 15. Which brand does the woman like best at first? A Apple. B. Dell. C. Sony. 16. How much will the woman pay in the end? A. $ 990. B. $ 1000. C.$ 1100. 17. Who might the man be? A. A shop assistant. B. A video editor. C. A bank clerk. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. Why is fruit important to expand memory ability? A. It contains sugar. B. It contains water. C. It contains vitamins. 19. How does sleep help to improve memory? A. It helps the brain control the senses. B. It enables the brain to store information. C. It cuts off the memory system. 20. What is the speaker mainly talking about? A. Factors related to memory development. B. The importance of improving memory. C. Famous figures with good memories. 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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A For travel enthusiasts, we’ve narrowed down a list of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. From climbing the high-rise Eiffel tower to throwing a coin in the Trevi Fountain, these iconic landmarks should be on every traveler’s bucket list. The Trevi Fountain — Rome, Italy The Trevi Fountain, a popular site in Rome, is a timeless symbol with a history reaching back to ancient Rome. The fountain uses water from the original Roman aqueduct (渡槽), giving visitors an ever-lasting experience. We’ve been there several times, and the novelty is never lost. Legend has it that throwing a coin into the fountain will bring you back to the city. So many visitors do this that the city collects several thou-sand euros daily, which supplies food for those in need. The Eiffel Tower — Paris, France The Eiffel Tower, also known as “La Dame de Fer,” stands as a symbol of France and Paris, celebrated worldwide. Constructed for the 1889 World’s Fair, celebrating the centennial (一百周年纪念) of the French Revolution, the iconic iron lattice tower initially faced criticism but has since become a beloved national icon. We strongly recommend rising to its top, covering 1,665 steps, to witness the breathtaking panoramic view of the city. The Great Wall — China The Great Wall of China, celebrated for its immense 13,000-mile length, is a historically significant architectural feat that profoundly influenced Chinese history. Constructed over centuries, it served as a border control for Chinese dynasties. As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it’s a must-visit in China. Its formidable facade, surrounded by mass graves, tells tales of many wars. Walking along its steep steps is an experience that tourists can not afford to miss. 1. How does Rome deal with the coins thrown in the fountain? A. It gets rid of them as trash. B. It collects them for exhibition. C. It uses them to help the needy. D. It keeps them in the fountain forever. 2. What is a must-do to visit the Eiffel Tower and the Great Wall? A. Knowing their history. B. Challenging long steps. C. Exploring tales of wars. D. Getting a breathtaking view. 3. What’s the author’s writing purpose? A. To compare some iconic places in the world. B. To shorten the list of world’s celebrated sites. C To describe the author’s travelling experience. D. To recommend some famous sites in the world. B In Cedars, Pennsylvania, a cafe is giving people with different abilities, and their families a safe and inclusive space to shine. Created in 2022, the cafe was a response to the need in the community for programs that would enable youth with special needs who aged out of school programs to develop social and vocational skills in a nurturing environment. The cafe was the brainchild of Pennsylvania mom Maureen Stanko, a teacher and musician. She was concerned about what her son Nick, who is neurodivergent (大脑功能异于常人的), would be able to do after graduation. Stanko was so worried that she spoke to Nick’s therapist (治疗专家), Tyler Kammerle, who told her that he dreamed about opening a restaurant to employ people with disabilities. The two worked together — in association with the Pillars of Love and Light Charity — to make this a reality. Two years later, the So Much To Give Inclusive Cafe was born. The inclusive cafe has made a real difference to people’s lives. One of the staff, Lauren Oppelts, suffers from hearing damage and works as a hostess at the cafe. She said, “If you had invited me to be a hostess a year ago, I wouldn’t have believed you. However, I have grown so much self-confidence. I have witnessed the growth in a lot of these employees since the very, very beginning; it’s just exciting.” Stanko did not know if her son Nick would be able to work at the cafe, but it turned out that her son’s performance had gone beyond her expectations. But the cafe is much more than just a workplace. Stanko also wanted to create a space to coach life skills to people with disabilities. That’s why she also opened the Inspiration Studio where music, crafts, and other courses are instructed in addition to life skills. 4. How did Stanko help to create the cafe? A. By developing social skills. B. By team ing up with others. C. By employing the disabled. D. By joining in the program. 5. What can we infer from paragraph 3? A. Nick lacks self-confidence. B. Oppelts dislikes being a hostess. C. The cafe is a life changing place. D. Nick’s performance dissatisfies Stanko. 6. Why did Stanko start the Inspiration Studio? A. To teach life skills. B. To make folk crafts. C. To explore the space. D. To diversify the courses. 7 Which word can best describe Stanko? A. Demanding. B. Thoughtful. C. Proud. D. Humble. C The device, AI Pin, created by the start-up Humane, is a new wearable device that aims to overcome or at least help ease us away from our addiction to screens. Its features include answering questions, making calls, sending texts, playing music and taking photos. When we use AI Pin, its assistant delivers information conversationally and recalls past questions. Kocienda demonstrated this by asking a series of history questions about The New York Times that built on one another, which the pin answered in roughly the same amount of time it might take to search Wikipedia on my phone. The point, he said, was that we didn’t have to disappear into our screens. “AI Pin will help us maintain eye contact.” However, it is, like any new technology, a combination of both wonder and awkwardness. It took a few seconds of waving my hand in front of my chest to find the laser menu. The wrist motion took several seconds to nail as well. After 10 minutes, I eventually learned how to control it. Most funny, in my view, was the pinching (捏) motion. Pinch: Play a new song. Pinch: Start a new message. Pinch: Back to the menu. But I quickly ran out of things to pinch, because AI Pin could not offer a steady flow of dopamine (多巴胺) in the form of texts, news warnings, and other information. “It is more of a pull than pushing content at you in the way iPhones do.” said Ken Kocienda, Humane’s head of product engineering. “Yet no company has AI technology that is perfect enough to meet all those needs.” Mr. Kocienda said. He added that the technology would improve rapidly with user feedback and that the company hoped to ship the devices by late 2024 after further improvement in the future. 8. What’s the goal of inventing AI Pin? A. To kill our leisure time. B. To replace the smartphone. C. To communicate with others. D. To cure our smartphone addition. 9. What is the focus of the third paragraph? A. Ways to control AI Pin. B. AI Pin’s magic functions. C. Various forms of dopamine. D. Embarrassing sides of AI Pin. 10. What does the underlined word “ship” in the last paragraph probably mean? A. Transport. B. Launch. C. Control. D. Distribute. 11. Where is the text most probably taken from? A. An introduction to a modern device. B. An advertisement for a new product. C. A research paper on personal devices. D. An academic essay on future technology. D Being out in nature helps reduce stress and anxiety. That’s why the Japanese promote forest bathing and doctors in Scotland are writing prescriptions (处方) for bird watching and nature walks. But do you know that just listening to the sounds of nature could have the same effect? A new study conducted by researchers from Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada, suggested that listening to nature sounds might decrease stress and pain. It even found listening to birds was the most beneficial. The research, which was published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, studied audio tracks that were recorded at 221 sites across 68 national parks. The recordings were played for participants in a lab setting and the most significant outcome was a decrease in stress and annoyance. Many participants also reported decreased pain, increased concentration, and improved mood. One drawback the researchers found was that the national parks that were the least polluted from anthropogenic noise — generated by people or are man-made — were the most remote ones that are far from urban areas This made visiting national parks to obtain the health benefits of nature less effective because natural sounds were polluted by human noise. The researchers weren’t sure why people had positive reactions to certain natural sounds, but they had theories. It was possible that people considered natural sounds to be less unpleasant or threatening than human-made noise which is known to produce stress. The study’s lead author, Rachel Buxton, PhD,a research associate and conservation biologist in the department of biology at Carleton University told Everyday Health that she wasn’t surprised by the findings. “From an evolutionary point of view, humans attend to signals of danger and security by nature. And an environment that is filled with natural sounds feels safe and allows us to let our guard down.” she said. Nature is an environmental healer, so please take a walk or a forest bath, and add the sounds of nature to your playlist. You may feel less stressed, happier, and healthier. 12. What can we learn from paragraphs 2 and 3? A. Only a few national parks were accessible. B. Participants reported negative experiences. C. The sounds of nature were recorded in labs. D. Listening to birds could lower stress efficiently. 13. What disadvantage did the researchers find? A. Most pollution was caused by people. B. People had no access to national parks. C. The national parks available were faraway. D. It’s impossible to get the health benefits of nature. 14. Rachel Buxton considers the findings ______. A. advanced B. reasonable C. contradictory D. abstract 15. What’s a suitable title for the text? A. Get Rid of Your Stress Right Now B. Get Immersed in Mysterious Nature C. Surround Your Home with Greenery D. Enjoy the Benefits of Listening to Nature 第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分) 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Curiosity is defined as the“desire to know”, but many people don’t realize it ranges from shallow to deep. ____16____ It’s the kind of questioning that helps us to collect data and information. We use it to learn facts. ____17____ It’s not just about facts, but about unknown stories. When we use it to learn about other people, we get a rich insight into their core values and life experiences. Instead of a simple question like “What do you do for work?”, we ask, “What kind of work makes you come alive, and why?” One type of curiosity is not necessarily better than the other. They’re just different with benefits and learning from both. ____18____ You wouldn’t ask a new classmate suddenly and unexpectedly, “What’s your biggest childhood trauma (创伤)?” While some of us might be willing to share so openly, others may not find the question appropriate, especially before trust and closeness have been built. ____19____ People with higher levels of curiosity tend to be happier. It also strengthens our relationships — whether with our classmates, friends, or strangers. A study found that when people show genuine curiosity towards another person, they’re rated as warmer and more attractive. It creates that “give-and-take spiral”; when we ask questions, others are more likely to return the favour. While curiosity is usually regarded as a way to learn about what’s outside of ourselves, such as better understanding someone, it can actually be channeled in other ways, too. It helps us understand ourselves, and reflect on our beliefs, desires, or needs. ____20____ A. Curiosity offers a variety of benefits. B. It’s time to employ curiosity’s power. C. Thus shallow curiosity is a gateway to a deeper world. D. However, which you use might depend on the situation. E. What you may be more familiar with is shallow curiosity. F. Deep curiosity, in contrast, invites us to go beneath the surface. G. It can even be directed to explore what’s beyond the physical world. 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。 “Have a go, dear,” Mama would often encourage. Her words would fuel a flame of ____21____ and hope within me. The director of the BBC ____22____ to me with an inquiry, “Are you interested in ____23____ Any Questions on Radio 4?” After years of producing programs like Woman’s Hour and Down Your Way, I ____24____ this was a significant opportunity. However, I wondered how on earth I could deal with all those excellent team members. My heart began to race with ____25____. In times of worry, I always turned to my mother for ____26____. I dialed her number and shared my concerns. “Go ahead and ____27____ the chance, my child,” she advised. “Live life to the fullest. You might not enjoy every moment, but you’ll ____28____ it.” As usual, her words proved to be ____29____. I accepted the offer. I ran the BBC’s flagship radio program for a decade, ____30____ enjoying the experience. Looking back, I realize that it was my mother’s encouragement and ____31____ in me that gave me the courage to take ____32____ and pursue opportunities. This is what I ____33____ most about her — her ability to boost confidence in me, even when I felt ____34____ or afraid. Her words have been a constant source of strength and inspiration throughout my life, and I am forever grateful for her ____35____. 21 A. sympathy B. devotion C. courage D. freedom 22. A. paid attention B. lived up C. reached out D. looked forward 23. A. recording B. running C. playing D. answering 24. A. doubted B. recognized C. announced D. remembered 25. A. excitement B. surprise C. delight D. anxiety 26. A. company B. guidance C. information D. explanation 27. A. increase B. provide C. decline D. seize 28. A. manage B. locate C. find D. beat 29. A. conventional B. mysterious C. useless D. wise 30. A. thoroughly B. partly C. secretly D. slowly 31. A. patience B. dignity C. praise D. belief 32. A. risks B. lessons C. turns D. tests 33. A. know B. write C. value D. mention 34. A. uncertain B. regretful C. discontented D. ashamed 35. A. leadership B. support C. participation D. success 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。 Throughout China’s National Day holiday last year, approximately 50,000 tourists gathered daily in Xunpu, ____36____ fishing village located ten kilometers away from Quanzhou in Fujian province. They dressed ____37____(they) in a variety of costumes, ranging from horse-face skirts to Dai ethnic clothing, yet all dressed up with hair wreaths (花环)____38____ (know) as “zanhua”. The small fishing village gained widespread attention online in January when several ____39____ (celebrity) wearing the unique wreaths posted their own pictures online. Attracted by these amazing images, visitors flooded to Xunpu, ____40____ (result) in a rapid increase in “zanhua” fashion shops from fewer than 10 to over 150 in less than six months. Actually, ____41____ the Tang dynasty, the tradition of wearing flowers has been a part of Xunpu women’s lives. Women put flowers on their heads with jewelry and colored pearls which ____42____ (clever) formed a circle that symbolized unity and hope to express their wishes to pursue ____43____ (happy). Influenced by Arabians at the time, the locals believe “put flowers in your hair in this life,____44____ you’ll also be pretty in the afterlife.” In 2008, the tradition _____45_____ (recognize) as part of China’s intangible cultural heritage. 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，你校英文报近期开展了以My Ideal Job为题的讨论。请结合你的调查结果(如下图所示)，用英语写一篇短文投稿，内容包括： 1.调查结果描述； 2.你的个人选择及理由。 注意： 1.写作词数应为80词左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 调查结果(人数百分比) My Ideal Job Different people have different preference for ideal jobs. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 It was a warm spring afternoon, and the sun cast a golden hue (色调) over the small town of Willow Creek. The city’s annual art exhibition was going on, and the visitors were discussing the works with excitement. Among them was Emily, a talented artist. She appreciated the pictures with her heart pounding in her chest. Emily had always been passionate about painting since young. Over the years, her talent had bloomed, and her pictures had become a reflection of her soul — full of life and emotion. Each brushstroke (笔画) was a whisper of her thoughts, a secret shared with the world. Today, she exhibited a painting of her grandmother, a woman who had shaped her life with love and care. The painting was a reminder of the impact her grandmother had on her life, a symbol of the bond that would never fade. As the exhibition continued, Emily watched with nervous anticipation as people moved around the room, admiring various works. Emily searched their faces for a reaction, her heart jumping when she saw a smile or a nod of appreciation. Suddenly, a familiar voice called out, “Emily, this is wonderful! Your grandmother looks so alive on this picture.” It was her art teacher, Mr. Smith, standing before her painting with a look of genuine admiration. His words filled her with a sense of achievement and relief. The rest of the afternoon passed soon. More praises came her way. But it was the elderly man who caught her attention. He stood before her painting for what seemed like a century, his eyes misty with memories. When he finally spoke, his offer took her by surprise. “This painting reminds me so much of my late grandmother. I would like to make you an offer. Would you consider selling this painting to me?” 注意： 1.续写词数应为150个左右； 2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 At that moment, Emily hesitated. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Seeing the man leaving disappointedly, Emily made a new decision. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力1-5 BCABA 6-10 CBACB 11-15 CBCAB 16-20 AACBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$