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兰州一中2023-2024-2学期期末考试试题 高一英语 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the man do this afternoon? A. Review his lessons. B. Buy a laptop. C. Take an exam. 2. How will the speakers celebrate the woman’s birthday? A. By holding a party. B. By seeing a movie. C. By taking a trip. 3. Why is the air fresher than before? A. There are fewer cars in the city. B. There are fewer factories in the city. C. There is a green belt around the city. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a gym. B. In a car. C. In an office. 5. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Make a plan for the work. B. Concentrate on volunteer work. C. Spare some time for study. 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. Why is the man talking to the woman? A. To ask her to help with his English. B. To learn about the English corner. C. To discuss some interesting topics. 7. What is the man worried about? A. He can’t follow others. B. He is afraid to ask questions. C. He is uninterested in the topics. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Stephanie intend to do this weekend? A. Get out of town. B. Attend a party. C. Visit Joe’s parents. 9. How does Tim feel about Stephanie’s idea? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Concerned. 10. Where will Stephanie end up this weekend? A. At a cinema. B. At Tim’s home. C. At Joe’s place. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where was the man born? A. In Springfield. B. In Kansas. C. In Los Angeles. 12. What made the man become an artist? A. His wish to succeed. B. His love for painting. C. His hard work. 13. What inspires the man most in his work? A. Education. B. Family. C. Nature. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What did the speakers just do? A. They had a picnic. B. They cleaned up the river. C. They walked for a long time. 15. What does the man suggest people do? A. Empty the cans. B. Take the litter away. C. Have less canned food. 16. What will the speakers do next week? A. Clean up litter. B. Have lunch together. C. Visit their friends. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What was the purpose of Columbus’ first trip? A. To seek gold. B. To collect plants. C. To learn about another culture. 18. Why does the corn feed millions of people today? A. It is delicious and cheap. B. It can be cooked in many ways. C. It grows easily in different conditions. 19. What soon became popular in Europe after Columbus’ second trip? A. Tomatoes. B. Chocolate beans. C. Potatoes. 20 What was the result of Columbus’ exploration? A. Native American foods became popular. B. Native American boat was well-known. C. Native Americans enjoyed European foods. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales. EarthX Eco-Art Competition It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems. Deadline: March 8, 2024 The Children’s Drawing Contest Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc. Deadline: May 31, 2024 Science without Borders Challenge The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel. Deadline: March 4, 2024 The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues. Deadline: June 10, 2024 1. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition? A. May 6, 2024. B. March 15, 2024. C. April 28, 2024. D. February 9, 2024. 2. Which competition best suits teenagers good at writing poems? A. EarthX Eco-Art Competition. B. The Children’s Drawing Contest. C. Science without Borders Challenge. D. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. 3. What do the four competitions have in common? A. They target students under the age of 20. B. They are about environmental protection. C. They require participants to write a story. D. They only accept entries from individuals. 【答案】1. D 2. D 3. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个艺术比赛的情况。 【1题详解】 细节理解题。根据EarthX Eco-Art Competition部分中“Deadline: March 8, 2024(截止日期：2024年3月8日)”并结合选项可知，参赛者可于2024年2月9日递交参赛作品予EarthX生态艺术比赛。故选D。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards部分中“Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues.(9至12年级的学生可以提交诗歌、小说和非小说类作品，以展示他们对环境问题的理解)”可知，The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards最适合擅长写诗的青少年。故选D。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段部分“The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems.(这一主题可以有多种解释，包括个人为实现更可持续地球而采取的行动，或强调致力于维持生态系统的环境领导者的努力)”；第二部分“Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in.(该比赛由国际认证组织网络主办，今年的主题是“把我们珍贵的地球留给未来”，邀请世界各地7-15岁的儿童画出他们想要生活的自然环境)”；第三部分“We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature.(我们欢迎团体或个人参赛，创作艺术作品，以提高公众对保存、保护和恢复自然的意识)”以及第四部分“Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues.(9至12年级的学生可以提交诗歌、小说和非小说类作品，以展示他们对环境问题的理解)”可知，这四项比赛的共同之处在于都是关于环境保护的。故选B。 B Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time — one with the city’s public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to unfortunate kids so they’d look neat on that first day of classes. But then he had a light bulb moment: “The kids should earn their free haircut by having to read a book to me,” Holmes said. The idea was so popular that he continued it the first Tuesday of every month for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they were puzzled over a word, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, they’d review he book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes — just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, ages three and four, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with their kids. Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process. “There was this seven-year-old who struggled through his book, stuttering over words even though he didn’t have a stutter (口吃),” said Holmes. He had the boy take the book home and practice. When the child came back a few days later, “He read it with no problems. That inspires me.” Holmes and his family have recently moved to a Chicago suburb. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber. “The way the world is today with guns and violence,” he says, “it’s a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books.” 4. What do we know about Holmes two years ago? A. He had only one job. B. He earned a lot as a barber. C. He offered free haircuts to the poor kids. D. He was the organizer of Back to School Bash. 5. The example in Paragrap3 mainly proves that _______. A. Holmes is very strict with the kids B. Holmes also learns a lot from the kids C. being a fluent reader needs plenty of practice D. many kids have trouble in reading a storybook 6. What can we learn from the last Paragraph? A. Holmes is dissatisfied with the world today. B. Holmes’ barbershop will have some changes. C. Holmes’ barbershop has won great popularity. D. Holmes will continue to be a storybook barber. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. The Storybook Barber B. Back to School Bash C. Reading Counts A Lot D. Care About the Kids 【答案】4. C 5. B 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章介绍了Holmes周六为贫穷小孩子免费理发的故事。作为一名理发师，Holmes做了一件非常有意义的事情，那就是要求贫穷孩子为他读一本书，他就免费为其理发。文章具体介绍了孩子通过他的活动受益匪浅，他也收获很大。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time — one with the city’s public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to unfortunate kids so they’d look neat on that first day of classes.”（两年前，Holmes参与了“回到学校狂欢会”。当时他有两份工作——一份在市政工程部门，另一份是理发师。周六是他最忙的理发日，但他选择捐出自己的时间，为那些不幸的孩子免费理发，这样他们在第一天上课时就会看起来整洁）可知，两年前，Holmes为贫困的孩子们免费理发。故选C项。 【5题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段“Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process.”（Holmes承认，他也从这个过程中受益）可推知，Holmes也从孩子们身上获益，学到了很多东西。故选B项。 【6题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber.”（当他们安顿下来后，他计划扮演故事书理发师的角色）可知，Holmes将继续担任听故事的理发师。故选D项。 【7题详解】 标题判断题。根据文章大意可知，理发师Holmes要求贫穷孩子为他读一本书，来换取免费理发，他成为了一个听故事的理发师(Storybook Barber)，结合文章最后一段“When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber.”（当他们安顿下来后，他计划扮演听故事的理发师的角色）可知，The Storybook Barber（听故事的理发师）是文章的主线，也是文章的最佳标题。故选A项。 C A home science experiment recently took the world by storm. Two teens from Toronto, in Canada, sent a Lego man rising above the Earth and captured their tiny astronaut’s trip on film. Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad, both 17, used a weather balloon to launch their plastic lego model 16 miles above the Earth. This is inside a part of Earth’s atmosphere. The two teens were inspired by a similar project performed by students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The MIT students had launched a weather balloon with a camera into near space and taken many unusual images of the Earth. Mathew and Asad then spent four months figuring out how to launch their own spacecraft into the space. Traveling to space is expensive for NASA, but Mathew and Asad worked hard to keep their costs down. They bought much of their equipment used. In total, the project cost only $400. “We had a lot of anxiety on launch day because there were high winds when we were going up,” Mathew told reporters. They had to pump extra helium (氦) into the balloon so that it would rise quickly and avoid being blown too far off course by the strong winds. The toy astronaut’s journey lasted 97 minutes before the balloon broke and he fell back to Earth. Mathew and Asad then spent two weekends looking for their spacecraft. It had landed 76 miles away from the launch site. The student scientists are currently finishing up their final year of high school and applying for colleges. They are also looking into more do­it­yourself space projects. “I guess the sky is not really the limit anymore,” Mathew told reporters. “We never knew we’d get this far. It’s been a lesson for us that hard work pays off.” 8. By saying “took the world by storm” in the first paragraph, the writer meant the experiment ________. A. harmed the world B. flooded the world C. attracted the world D. managed the world 9. Which of the following about the students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is right? A. They were examples for Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad. B. They helped Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad to achieve dream. C. They launched weather balloon together with Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad. D. They studied with Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad in the same school. 10. How did Mathew and Asad keep their costs down? A. By making the weather balloon themselves. B. By borrowing spacecraft from the MIT students. C. By making their spacecraft by hand. D. By using second­hand equipment. 11. What problems did Mathew and Asad have on launch day? A. They ran out of helium. B. The wind was too strong. C. The balloon suddenly broke. D. Their spacecraft was blown away. 【答案】8. C 9. A 10. D 11. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。主要讲述了两名加拿大多伦多的青少年进行的一项自制科学实验，他们利用气象气球将乐高小人送入近太空并拍摄了整个过程，实验的成功引起了广泛的关注。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第一段中“Two teens from Toronto, in Canada, sent a Lego man rising above the Earth and captured their tiny astronaut’s trip on film. (来自加拿大多伦多的两名青少年把一个乐高人送上了地球，并把他们的小宇航员之旅拍了下来。)”可知，实验引起了全世界的极大关注和兴趣，就像一阵风暴席卷全球一样，因此took the world by storm的意思是“吸引了世界”。A. harmed the world伤害世界；B. flooded the world淹没世界；C. attracted the world吸引世界；D. managed the world管理世界。故选C。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“The two teens were inspired by a similar project performed by students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). (这两名青少年的灵感来自于麻省理工学院（MIT）学生的一个类似项目。)”可知，麻省理工学院的学生项目给了二人灵感，是他们的范例。故选A。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Traveling to space is expensive for NASA, but Mathew and Asad worked hard to keep their costs down. They bought much of their equipment used. In total, the project cost only $400. (到太空旅行对美国宇航局来说是昂贵的，但马修和阿萨德努力降低成本。他们的大部分设备都是买来使用过的。这个项目总共只花了400美元。)”可知，他们通过购买二手设备来降低成本。故选D。 【11题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中““We had a lot of anxiety on launch day because there were high winds when we were going up,” Mathew told reporters. (马修告诉记者：“我们在发射那天非常焦虑，因为我们升空的时候风很大。”)”可知，他们在发射当天遇到的问题是风太大。故选B。 D Maths is all around us, from working out how to share the bill after a meal to calculating (计算) your household bills. Some people love the challenge of working out maths problems, but many fear the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry. It can seem discouraging, but this ‘maths anxiety’ is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone. And anyway, our worries and fears don’t necessarily reflect our ability. The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected. The Programme for International Student Assessment found around 31% of 15 and 16-year-olds across 34 countries said they got very nervous doing maths problems, 33% said they got tense and nervous doing maths homework, and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult. Shulamit Kahn, from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, told the BBC she believes giving students, particularly girls, good role models “is significant, especially at a young age”. She thinks the key is to get people, especially women who love teaching maths, to teach younger children. Writing for BBC Future, David Robson says “It’s not clear why maths gives rise to so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that there’s a right or wrong answer might make you more worried about underperforming.” And once we assume we’re not a ‘maths person’, we avoid solving things that we probably could do. Psychologists (心理学家) have been trying to work out why mental calculation can bring us out in a sweat. That fear may come from many sources, but some suggest that expressing your fears clearly can loosen their hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat (威胁). We need to think positively about maths and give it a second chance. 12. Regarding “maths anxiety” in paragraph 1, the author thinks ______. A. it is unique B. it is formal C. it is common D. it is necessary 13. What can be inferred from paragraph 2? A. Girls are better at maths than boys. B. Maths classes are difficult for all students. C. Students’ anxiety results entirely from teachers. D. Confidence in maths needs developing in childhood. 14. What will be a potential result if one thinks he is not a ‘maths person’? A. He will rise to challenges. B. He will learn maths harder. C. He will be doubtful about his ability. D. He will not see maths as a threat. 15. What are children advised to do according to the last paragraph? A. Track sources of maths fear regularly. B. Speak fears out for improvement bravely. C. Explore causes of failure in maths carefully. D. Quit challenges to avoid anxiety actively. 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. C 15. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讨论了数学焦虑的现象，对于学生特别是女孩，提供好的数学学习榜样非常重要，尤其是要让热爱数学教学的女性来教授年幼的孩子。此外，心理学家正在研究数学焦虑的来源，并建议通过表达恐惧来减轻其影响，鼓励孩子们将数学测试视为挑战而非威胁。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段中“Some people love the challenge of working out maths problems, but many fear the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry. It can seem discouraging, but this ‘maths anxiety’ is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone. (有些人喜欢解决数学题的挑战，但许多人害怕处理数字和数字的时刻，并感到真正的担忧。这似乎令人沮丧，但这种“数学焦虑”是完全正常的，你绝对不是一个人。)”可知，数学焦虑是非常普遍的，并且你绝对不是唯一一个感到焦虑的人。这表明作者认为数学焦虑是常见的。故选C。 【13题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected. (这个问题在儿童时期，在学校就开始了。研究发现，在教学过程中感到紧张的数学老师会把他们的焦虑传递给学生，而女孩可能更容易受到影响。)”以及“Shulamit Kahn, from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, told the BBC she believes giving students, particularly girls, good role models “is significant, especially at a young age”. She thinks the key is to get people, especially women who love teaching maths, to teach younger children.(波士顿大学奎斯特罗姆商学院的舒拉米特·卡恩告诉BBC，她认为给学生，尤其是女孩树立好榜样‘很重要，尤其是在年轻的时候’。她认为，关键是让人们，尤其是那些热爱数学教学的女性，去教更年幼的孩子。)”可知，数学焦虑通常始于儿童时期，在学校。研究显示，数学教师的焦虑可能会传递给学生，尤其是女孩。这暗示了在儿童时期培养对数学的信心是必要的，因此波士顿大学奎斯特罗姆商学院的舒拉米特·卡恩建议尤其由那些热爱数学教学的女性，去教更年幼的孩子。D选项“Confidence in maths needs developing in childhood.(对数学的信心需要在儿童时期培养。)”与原文表达一致。故选D。 【14题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段中“And once we assume we’re not a ‘maths person’, we avoid solving things that we probably could do.( 一旦我们认为自己不是一个‘数学人’”，我们就会避免解决我们可能会做的事情。)”可知，一旦我们认为自己不是“数学人”，我们就会避免解决我们可能能够解决的问题。这表明，如果一个人认为自己不是数学人，他可能会对自己的能力产生怀疑。故选C。 【15题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“That fear may come from many sources, but some suggest that expressing your fears clearly can loosen their hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat (威胁). We need to think positively about maths and give it a second chance.( 这种恐惧的来源可能有很多，但一些人认为，清楚地表达你的恐惧可以放松它们对你的控制，并鼓励孩子将数学考试视为挑战，而不是威胁。我们需要积极地看待数学，给它第二次机会。)”可知，一些心理学家建议，清晰地表达你的恐惧可以减轻它们对你的控制，鼓励孩子们将数学测试视为挑战，而不是威胁。这表明孩子们被建议勇敢地说出他们的恐惧，以求改进。故选B。 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。 Knowing the most effective strategies for how to learn can help you maximize your efforts when trying to get new ideas and skills. However, knowing how to learn well doesn’t happen overnight. ____16____ Improve Your Memory There are many strategies that can improve memory. Basic tips such as improving your focus, avoiding last-minute review, and arranging your study time are good places to start. For example, you might use general learning techniques like setting aside quiet time to study. ____17____ You might combine this with strategies that can promote better memory. ____18____ Research has found that the brain is capable of producing new brain cells. However, many of these cells will eventually die unless a person participate in some type of learning. By learning new things, these cells are kept alive. If you want to learn a new language, for instance, it is important to keep practicing the language to maintain the gains you have achieved. Teach others Educators have long noted that one of the best ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else. Remember your seventh-grade presentation (上课展示)? By teaching to the rest of the class by you, your teacher hoped you would acquire even more from the task. ____19____ Start by translating the information into your own words. This process alone helps master new knowledge in your brain. Gain Practical Experience For many students, learning typically involves reading textbooks, attending lectures, or doing research in the library or online. While seeing information and then writing it down is important, actually putting new knowledge and skills into practice can be one of the best ways to improve learning. ____20____ If you are learning a new language, practice speaking with another person. A. Keep Learning B. Protect brain cells C. If it is a sport, perform the activity regularly. D. You can also devote time to reviewing and reading aloud. E. Today, you can still share newly learned knowledge with others. F. Putting the following learning techniques into daily practice can be helpful. G. Taking enough tests actually helps you better remember what you’ve learned. 【答案】16. F 17. D 18. A 19. E 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文体裁属于说明文，主要是向读者提供关于如何更有效地学习的策略和建议。 【16题详解】 由上文“Knowing the most effective strategies for how to learn can help you maximize your efforts when trying to get new ideas and skills. However, knowing how to learn well doesn’t happen overnight. (了解最有效的学习策略可以帮助你在尝试获得新想法和技能时最大限度地发挥你的努力。然而，知道如何学好不是一朝一夕的事。)”可知，本句应对此提出解决方案，因此F选项“Putting the following learning techniques into daily practice can be helpful. Taking enough tests actually helps you better remember what you’ve learned. (将以下学习技巧付诸日常实践可能会有所帮助)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。 【17题详解】 由上文“There are many strategies that can improve memory. Basic tips such as improving your focus, avoiding last-minute review, and arranging your study time are good places to start. For example, you might use general learning techniques like setting aside quiet time to study. (有很多方法可以提高记忆力。提高注意力、避免最后一分钟复习、安排学习时间等基本建议都是很好的开始。例如，你可以使用一般的学习技巧，比如留出安静的时间来学习。)”可知，上文提到了一些基本的学习策略，如提高注意力、避免临时抱佛脚、安排学习时间等，本空应继续对这些策略进行补充，D选项“You can also devote time to reviewing and reading aloud. (你也可以花时间复习和大声朗读)”是对这些策略的补充，能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。 【18题详解】 由下文“Research has found that the brain is capable of producing new brain cells. However, many of these cells will eventually die unless a person participate in some type of learning. By learning new things, these cells are kept alive. If you want to learn a new language, for instance, it is important to keep practicing the language to maintain the gains you have achieved. (研究发现，大脑能够产生新的脑细胞。然而，除非一个人参与某种形式的学习，否则这些细胞中的许多最终会死亡。通过学习新事物，这些细胞得以存活。例如，如果你想学习一门新语言，坚持练习以保持你已经取得的成果是很重要的。)”可知，这部分强调持续学习对维持和促进大脑细胞活性的重要性，因此A选项“Keep Learning(不断学习)”能概括本段主旨，适合作为小标题。故选A。 【19题详解】 由上文“Educators have long noted that one of the best ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else. Remember your seventh-grade presentation (上课展示)? By teaching to the rest of the class by you, your teacher hoped you would acquire even more from the task. (教育工作者早就注意到，学习某样东西的最好方法之一就是把它教给别人。还记得你七年级的上课展示？你的老师希望你能从这个任务中学到更多。)”可知，前文提到通过教别人来学习的效果很好，并举例说明了上学时期做上课展示的经历，本空应继续谈论这种学习方法。E选项“Today, you can still share newly learned knowledge with others. (今天，你仍然可以与他人分享新学到的知识)”说明这种学习方法在现在依然适用，能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。 【20题详解】 由上文“For many students, learning typically involves reading textbooks, attending lectures, or doing research in the library or online. While seeing information and then writing it down is important, actually putting new knowledge and skills into practice can be one of the best ways to improve learning. (对于许多学生来说，学习通常包括阅读教科书，参加讲座，或在图书馆或网上做研究。虽然看到信息并将其写下来很重要，但实际上，将新知识和技能付诸实践是提高学习效果的最好方法之一。)”和下文“If you are learning a new language, practice speaking with another person. (如果你正在学习一门新的语言，练习与他人交谈。)”可知，本段讲到将知识和技能付诸实践的重要性，并举例。C选项“If it is a sport, perform the activity regularly. (如果是运动，就要定期进行这项活动)”提供了另一个将学习应用于实践的例子，能承上启下，符合题意。故选C。 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 完形填空(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。 Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second ____21____. He learned the value and beauty of ____22____ there from a very young age.  When he was 16, Molai began to notice something ____23____ happening around his home. A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the ____24____ it caused had driven away a number of birds. ____25____, the number of snakes had decreased sharply as well. He ____26____ that it was because there weren’t enough trees to protect the cold-blooded animals from the ____27____. The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek ____28____ during the daytime. He turned to the ____29____ department for help but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and ____30____ a nearby island where he began to plant trees.  ____31____ young plants in the dry season was ____32____ for a lone boy. Molai built at the ____33____ of each sapling (幼树) a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to ____34____ rainwater. The water would then drip (滴落) on the plants below.  Molai ____35____ on planting trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acres of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals. 21. A. dream B. job C. home D. choice 22. A. nature B. youth C. culture D. knowledge 23. A. comic B. normal C. disturbing D. familiar 24. A. profit B. tension C. benefit D. harm 25. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise 26. A. proposed B. realized C. memorized D. published 27. A. noise B. heat C. resident D. root 28. A. directions B. partners C. help D. shelter 29. A. labor B. police C. forest D. finance 30. A. rebuilt B. discovered C. left D. managed 31. A. Burning B. Appreciating C. Watering D. Transporting 32. A. demanding B. illegal C. fantastic D. beneficial 33. A. back B. top C. foot D. side 34. A. expose B. track C. purify D. collect 35. A. returned B. relied C. reflected D. insisted 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. B 28. D 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了主人公Molai生长在一个小村子，他懂得自然的美丽。因此，当洪水给这个地区带来损害时，在别无他法的情况下，他坚持了三十几年，种植了大量的树，使这个地区成为许多动植物的栖息地。 【21题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个村庄靠近一片湿地，那里成了他的第二个家。A. dream梦想；B. job工作；C. home家；D. choice选择。根据上文“Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second”可知，Molai在印度的一个小村庄长大，这个村子位于一些湿地附近，由此可推知，湿地成为他的第二个家。故选C。 【22题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他从小就在那里了解到了自然之美及其价值。A. nature自然；B. youth青春；C. culture文化；D. knowledge知识。根据上文“The village lay near some wetlands which became his second ___1___ He learned the value and beauty of”可知，湿地成为他的第二个家，他很小的时候就懂得了大自然的价值和美丽。故选A。 【23题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在他16岁时，Molai开始注意到他家周围发生了一些令人不安的变化。A. comic喜剧的；B. normal正常的；C. disturbing令人不安的；D. familiar熟悉的。根据下文的“A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the ___4___ it caused had driven away a number of birds.”可知，洪水和动物数量减少，这是“令人不安的”变化。故选C。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：那年早些时候，一场洪水袭击了该地区，造成的破坏驱走了许多鸟类。A. profit利润；B. tension紧张；C. benefit益处；D. harm伤害。根据上文的“A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the”和下文的“it caused”可知，洪水应是造成了“伤害”。故选D。 【25题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：此外，蛇的数量也急剧减少。A. Besides此外；B. However然而；C. Therefore因此；D. Otherwise否则。根据下文的“the number of snakes had decreased sharply as well”可知，此处蛇的数量减少是额外的信息，用Besides。故选A。 【26题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他意识到这是因为没有足够的树木来保护这些冷血动物免受高温的影响。A. proposed提议；B. realized意识到；C. memorized记忆；D. published出版。根据下文的“that it was because there weren’t enough trees to protect the cold-blooded animals from the ___7___.”可知，这是Molai观察后的“意识”到的情况。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. noise噪音；B. heat热；C. resident居民；D. root根。根据上文的“there weren’t enough trees to protect the cold-blooded animals from the”和常识可知，冷血动物需要避免的是高温。故选B。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：解决办法当然是种植树木，这样动物就可以在白天寻找遮蔽处。A. directions方向；B. partners伙伴；C. help帮助；D. shelter遮蔽处。根据上文的“The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek”可知，动物需要树木作为“遮蔽处”。故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：他向林业部门求助，但被告知那里什么也长不出来。A. labor劳动；B. police警察；C. forest森林；D. finance金融。根据下文的“department for help but was told that nothing would grow there”可知，Molai知道解决办法是种树，自然求助于“林业”部门。故选C。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，Molai独自去寻找，并在附近的一个岛上发现了开始植树的地方。A. rebuilt重建；B. discovered发现；C. left离开；D. managed管理。根据下文的“a nearby island where he began to plant trees”可知，Molai“发现”了一个适合植树的地方。故选B。 【31题详解】 考查动名词词义辨析。句意：旱季给幼苗浇水对于一个孤单的男孩来说是非常费力的。A. Burning燃烧；B. Appreciating欣赏；C. Watering浇水；D. Transporting运输。根据下文的“young plants in the dry season”可知，Molai需要旱季给植物“浇水”。故选C。 【32题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. demanding要求高的；B. illegal非法的；C. fantastic极好的；D. beneficial有益的。根据上文的“11 young plants in the dry season was”和下文的“for a lone boy”可知，旱季浇水工作量大，对一个男孩来说是“要求高”的。故选A。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：Molai在每棵幼树的顶端搭建了一个竹制平台，在那里他放置了带有小孔的陶罐来收集雨水。A. back后面；B. top顶部；C. foot脚；D. side侧面。根据下文的“of each sapling (幼树) a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes”可知，平台应置于幼树“顶部”。故选B。 【34题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. expose暴露；B. track追踪；C. purify净化；D. collect收集。根据下文的“The water would then drip (滴落) on the plants below”可知，陶罐带孔是为了“收集”雨水。故选D。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：Molai坚持植树37年。A. returned返回；B. relied依赖；C. reflected反映；D. insisted坚持。根据下文的“on planting trees for the next 37 years”可知，Molai“坚持”植树多年。故选D。 第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。 Shaolin Temple, famous for its martial art, is hosting 101 Russian visitors for a training program. This year ____36____ (mark) the ninth such program organized by the Moscow Shaolin Culture Center. The ____37____ (participate), ranging from age 16 to 72, will learn Shaolin kung fu at the historic temple in Henan province. Among them is Sofia Stepanova, a 16-year-old ____38____ said she has been attracted by the beauty of the temple and is eager ____39____ (improve) her martial arts skills. “Shaolin Temple is beautiful, and I enjoy being here and learning new things about the history of China,” she said. “My goals for this trip are studying martial arts, exploring Chinese culture and practicing Chinese, the language that I’ve studied for many years ____40____ I was a kid. Everything here is amazing, including the ____41____ (tradition) food and customs, and the people.” Stepanova expressed her gratitude ____42____ the opportunity to participate in the program. The Shaolin Temple, ____43____ (locate) in the Songshan Mountain range in Dengfeng, Henan, was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), and it ____44____ (recognize) as the birthplace of Chinese kung fu now. It was listed as ____45____ UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010. 【答案】36. marks 37. participants 38. who 39. to improve 40. since 41. traditional 42. for 43. located 44. is recognized 45. a 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。这篇文章主要围绕“少林寺”这一中国著名的武术圣地展开，介绍了其举办的一项针对俄罗斯访客的武术培训项目。文章的主旨在于展示少林寺作为武术和文化交流平台的角色。文章通过16岁的Sofia Stepanova的故事，展示了少林武术对年轻一代的吸引力，以及它如何激发人们对中国语言和文化的学习和探索。 【36题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：今年标志着莫斯科少林文化中心举办的第九个此类项目。根据文章整体时态可知，此处使用一般现在时，主语为单数名词，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式。故填marks。 【37题详解】 考查名词。句意：参与者年龄从16岁到72岁不等，他们将在河南省历史悠久的寺庙中学习少林功夫。根据空前的the可知这里需要填名词participant，participant是可数名词，根据空后“ ranging from age 16 to 72”可知设空处表复数概念，故填participants。 【38题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：其中一位是16岁的索菲亚·斯捷潘诺娃，她说她被寺庙的美丽所吸引，渴望提高自己的武术技巧。空处引导定语从句，先行词Sofia Stepanova，为从句缺少主语，指代人，需用连接代词who引导。故填who。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：其中一位是16岁的索菲亚·斯捷潘诺娃，她说她被寺庙的美丽所吸引，渴望提高自己的武术技巧。be eager to do是一个固定搭配，表示渴望做某事，设空处填不定式。故填to improve。 【40题详解】 考查时间状语从句连词。句意：我这次旅行的目标是学习武术，探索中国文化，以及练习我从小就学习了很多年的语言——中文。“that I’ve studied for many years since I was a kid”是一个定语从句，用来修饰前面的“the language”。这个定语从句中还有一个时间状语从句，说明了中文是说话者从小就开始学习，并且已经学习了很多年的语言，从句运用了过去时，主句用了现在完成时，符合since的用法。故填since。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：这里的一切都很棒，包括传统美食、习俗和这里的人们。food 和 customs是名词，需要用形容词修饰，tradition形容词是traditional，故填traditional。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：斯捷潘诺娃表达了她对有机会参加这个节目的感激之情。这里需要一个介词来表示原因，表示“对……表示感谢”， express gratitude for……是固定搭配，故填for。 【43题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：少林寺，位于河南省登封市嵩山山脉，始建于北魏时期（386-534年）。be located in“位于”，设空处填过去分词作定语，修饰“Shaolin Temple”，故填located。 【44题详解】 考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：现在它被公认为中国功夫的发源地。设空处作谓语，根据时间状语now可知，此处使用一般现在时，主语为it，谓语动词使用第三人称单数形式，it与recognize之间为被动关系。故填is recognized。 【45题详解】 考查冠词。句意：它在2010年被列为联合国教科文组织世界遗产。site为可数名词，此处表示泛指，UNESCO发音以辅音音素开头，需用不定冠词a。故填a。 第三节 单词填空(共20小题，每小题1分，共20分) 阅读短文，在空白处根据首字母或者汉语意思填入Unit 9的1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Power of Geometry Two high school students, Mark and Emily, left a deep ___46___ (impress) on me. One day, they found themselves arguing over the only helpful a____47____ (方法) to studying geometry. At that time, Mark a____48____ (认为) that memorizing formulas (公式) was enough, while Emily said confidently that it was not s____49____ (足够的) and that understanding the inner logic was more important. Their debate was heated, ____50____ (reflect) their clear different opinions on the subject. However, their teacher, Johnson, overheard their ___51___ (argue) and offered his several ___52___ (recommend) that they find a flexible strategy which combined both ____53____ (memorize) and understanding. Taking his advice, Mark and Emily decided to brush up ___54___ their geometry skills. They worked out problems together and ____55____ (忽视) their differences in both _____56_____ (性别) and thoughts. They realized that geometry was not just about numbers. As they ___57___ (expose) to a classic geometry problem that seemed ____58____ (likely) to be solved, however, they decided to a___59___ (尝试) it, using their new strategy. To their surprise, they were able to work out the solution, which was based on a ___60___ (simple) way of a complex method. Their success in solving the problem ___61___ (promote) their confidence in their abilities since then. They realized that their teacher’s advice helped them ____62____ (effect) solve any geometry problem that came their way. In short, Mark and Emily’s experience taught them that being persistent and being open to new strategies, they could ____63____ (获得知识，技能) the necessary skills in geometry. ____64____, their journey stressed the power of working together as p____65____ (同伴), who were able to overcome challenges and achieve success together. 【答案】46. impression 47. approach 48. assumed 49. sufficient 50. reflecting 51. argument 52. recommendations 53. memorization 54. on 55. ignored 56. gender/genders 57. were exposed 58. unlikely 59. attempt 60. simplified 61. has promoted 62. effectively 63. acquire 64. Moreover/Besides/Additionally/Furthermore 65. partners 【解析】 【导语】本文体裁为记叙文。文章通过讲述Mark和Emily两位高中生在学习几何学过程中经历的争论、接受老师建议、改进学习方法并最终取得成功的故事，展现了个人成长、团队合作以及灵活学习策略的重要性。 【46题详解】 考查名词。句意：两个高中生，Mark和Emily，给我留下了深刻印象。空处应填名词impression“印象”，根据空前的a可知，用单数形式，作left的宾语。故填impression。 【47题详解】 考查名词。句意：一天，他们发现自己在争论唯一有用的学习几何的方法。 空处应填名词approach“方法”，根据空前的the only可知，用单数形式，作arguing over的宾语。故填approach。 【48题详解】 考查动词。句意：当时Mark认为记住公式就足够了，而Emily则自信地说这是不够的，理解内在逻辑更重要。空处应用动词assume“认为”，根据空后的was和said可知，此处描述过去的事情，时态应用一般过去时，谓语用过去式assumed。故填assumed。 【49题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。空处应填形容词sufficient“足够的”，作表语。故填sufficient。 【50题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：他们的辩论很激烈，反映了他们在这一学科上的明显不同意见。本句系动词为was，此处为非谓语动词，reflect“反映”与其逻辑主语Their debate之间为主动关系，故用现在分词形式，作状语。故填reflecting。 【51题详解】 考查名词。句意：然而，他们的老师约翰逊无意中听到了他们的争论，并提出了一些建议，建议他们找到一种灵活的策略，将记忆和理解结合起来。空处应填名词argument“争论”，作overheard的宾语。故填argument。 【52题详解】 考查名词的数。句意同上。recommendation“建议”为可数名词，根据空前的several可知，空处应填复数形式recommendations，作offered的宾语。故填recommendations。 【53题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。空处应填名词memorization“记忆”，作combined的宾语。故填memorization。 【54题详解】 考查介词。句意：接受了他的建议，Mark和Emily决定重新温习他们的几何技能。brush up on为固定搭配，意为“复习，温习”。故填on。 【55题详解】 考查动词。句意：他们一起解决问题，忽略了他们在性别和思想上的差异。空处应用动词ignore“忽略”，根据空前的并列谓语worked可知，本句描述过去的动作和状态，故时态用一般过去时，谓语用过去式。故填ignored。 【56题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。空处应用名词gender“性别”，用复数形式，表示多个性别；gender也可以是不可数名词，本空用gender/genders，与空后的thoughts并列，作in的宾语。故填gender/genders。 【57题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：当他们接触到一个看似不可能解决的经典几何问题时，他们决定用新的策略尝试解决它。句子描述过去的事情，时态应用一般过去时，主语they与expose“使接触”为被动关系，句子用一般过去时的被动语态，主语为they，be动词用were。be exposed to为固定搭配，意为“接触，暴露于”。故填were exposed。 【58题详解】 考查形容词。句意同上。根据语境，此处表示“看似不可能解决的”，故填unlikely“不可能的”，作表语。故填unlikely。 【59题详解】 考查动词。句意同上。decide to do sth.为固定搭配，意为“决定做某事”，本空用attempt，位于不定式符号to后，用动词原形，to attempt作decided的宾语。故填attempt。 【60题详解】 考查形容词。句意：令他们惊讶的是，他们能够解决这个问题，这是基于一个复杂方法的简化方法。形容词simplified作定语，修饰名词way。故填simplified。 【61题详解】 考查动词时态。句意：自从那时起，他们成功解决这个问题极大地增强了他们对自己能力的信心。根据since then可知，promote“促进，增强”这一动作开始于过去，持续到现在，句子时态应用现在完成时，且主语为Their success，助动词应用has。故填has promoted。 【62题详解】 考查副词。句意：他们意识到老师的建议帮助他们有效地解决了遇到的任何几何问题。空处应填副词effectively“有效地”，修饰动词solve，作状语。故填effectively。 【63题详解】 考查动词。句意：简而言之，Mark和Emily的经验教会了他们，只要坚持不懈，对新策略持开放态度，他们就能掌握几何所需的技能。情态动词could后接动词原形acquire“获得知识，技能”。故填acquire。 【64题详解】 考查副词。句意：而且，他们的旅程强调了作为伙伴共同努力的力量，他们能够共同克服挑战并取得成功。首字母大写，空处应填副词Moreover/Besides/Additionally/Furthermore，意为“而且，此外”，用于进一步说明。故填Moreover/Besides/Additionally/Furthermore。 【65题详解】 考查名词。句意同上。空处应用名词partner“伙伴，搭档”，根据their和空后的were可知，本空用复数，作as的宾语。故填partners。 第四部分 写作(满分20分) 66. 假定你正在代表你校参加中美青少年交流活动（the Sino-US youth exchange program），请你给组织方提交一份关于美国青少年如何记忆汉字正式建议，内容根据以下两个图完成。 注意： (1)写作词数应为100个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Suggestions on Memorizing Chinese Characters —based on the principles of memory ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 Suggestions on Memorizing Chinese Characters —based on the principles of memory To aid American teenagers in memorizing Chinese characters, I recommend strategies based on the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve and the relationship between memory and age. Firstly, it is a good choice to attempt timely repetition, as memory fades over time. Encouraging active learning through the creation of flashcards and the use of visual aids can significantly enhance memorization. Additionally, using interactive apps or games can make learning more engaging for younger learners. Furthermore, consistent review, along with ensuring full attention and adequate sleep, can also improve memory. By applying these strategies, we can provide American teenagers with an effective and enjoyable learning experience. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于图表题。考生正在代表你校参加中美青少年交流活动，要求考生按照要求给组织方提交一份关于美国青少年如何记忆汉字的正式建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 帮助：aid→ assist 记住：memorize→ remember 推荐：recommend→ nominate 尝试：attempt→ try 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：Firstly, it is a good choice to attempt timely repetition, as memory fades over time. 拓展句：Firstly, attempting timely repetition is a good choice, as memory fades over time. 【点睛】【高分句型1】To aid American teenagers in memorizing Chinese characters, I recommend strategies based on the Ebbinghaus Forgetting Curve and the relationship between memory and age.（运用了不定式To aid作目的状语） 【高分句型2】Encouraging active learning through the creation of flashcards and the use of visual aids can significantly enhance memorization. （运用了动名词Encouraging作主语） 听力答案：1-5 ACCAC 6-10 BABCB 11-15 ABCCB 16-20 AACBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 兰州一中2023-2024-2学期期末考试试题 高一英语 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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will the man do this afternoon? A. Review his lessons. B. Buy a laptop. C. Take an exam. 2. How will the speakers celebrate the woman’s birthday? A. By holding a party. B. By seeing a movie. C. By taking a trip. 3. Why is the air fresher than before? A. There are fewer cars in the city. B. There are fewer factories in the city. C. There is a green belt around the city. 4. Where are the speakers? A. In a gym. B. In a car. C. In an office. 5. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Make a plan for the work. B. Concentrate on volunteer work. C. Spare some time for study. 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. Why is the man talking to the woman? A. To ask her to help with his English. B. To learn about the English corner. C. To discuss some interesting topics. 7. What is the man worried about? A. He can’t follow others. B. He is afraid to ask questions. C. He is uninterested in the topics. 听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。 8. What does Stephanie intend to do this weekend? A. Get out of town. B. Attend a party. C. Visit Joe’s parents. 9. How does Tim feel about Stephanie’s idea? A. Excited. B. Surprised. C. Concerned. 10. Where will Stephanie end up this weekend? A. At a cinema. B. At Tim’s home. C. At Joe’s place. 听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。 11. Where was the man born? A. In Springfield. B. In Kansas. C. In Los Angeles. 12. What made the man become an artist? A. His wish to succeed. B. His love for painting. C. His hard work. 13. What inspires the man most in his work? A. Education. B. Family. C. Nature. 听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。 14. What did the speakers just do? A. They had a picnic. B. They cleaned up the river. C. They walked for a long time. 15. What does the man suggest people do? A. Empty the cans. B. Take the litter away. C. Have less canned food. 16. What will the speakers do next week? A. Clean up litter. B. Have lunch together. C. Visit their friends. 听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What was the purpose of Columbus’ first trip? A. To seek gold. B. To collect plants. C. To learn about another culture. 18. Why does the corn feed millions of people today? A. It is delicious and cheap. B. It can be cooked in many ways. C. It grows easily in different conditions. 19. What soon became popular in Europe after Columbus’ second trip? A. Tomatoes. B. Chocolate beans. C. Potatoes. 20. What was the result of Columbus’ exploration? A. Native American foods became popular. B. Native American boat was well-known. C. Native Americans enjoyed European foods. 第二部分 阅读理解 (共两节，满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Participating in art competitions is essential for students to gain formal recognition and impress college admission officers. Today, we have a list of art competitions on regional, national, and international scales. EarthX Eco-Art Competition It invites young artists aged 5-22 to create 2-D or 3-D art that illustrates the theme: Protectors for the Planet. The theme can be interpreted in various ways, including individuals taking action towards a more sustainable planet, or highlighting the efforts of environmental leaders working to sustain ecosystems. Deadline: March 8, 2024 The Children’s Drawing Contest Sponsored by International Certification Organization Network, the contest, whose theme this year is “Passing on Our Precious Earth to The Future”, invites children aged 7-15 worldwide to draw the kind of natural environment they would like to live in. 48 winners will receive special memorabilia. All entrants will receive a participation prize. Medium: Drawings with any type of paint, pastel, etc. Deadline: May 31, 2024 Science without Borders Challenge The competition is open to children and young people under the age of 16. We welcome entries from both groups and individuals to create art to promote public awareness of the need to preserve, protect, and restore nature. The theme is “The Sixth Extinction” and you can focus on the protection of endangered species. Acceptable media include paint, pencil, marker, crayon, ink, felt, and oil pastel. Deadline: March 4, 2024 The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the longest-running literary and art competition in the US, provides opportunities and academic awards for creative young people to express their talent. The theme this year is “Tell Your Climate Story”. Students in the 9th to 12th grades can submit poetry, fiction and nonfiction to show their understanding of environmental issues. Deadline: June 10, 2024 1. On which date can participants send their entries to EarthX Eco-Art Competition? A. May 6, 2024. B. March 15, 2024. C. April 28, 2024. D. February 9, 2024. 2. Which competition best suits teenagers good at writing poems? A. EarthX Eco-Art Competition. B. The Children’s Drawing Contest. C. Science without Borders Challenge. D. The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. 3. What do the four competitions have in common? A. They target students under the age of 20. B. They are about environmental protection. C. They require participants to write a story. D. They only accept entries from individuals. B Two years ago, Holmes participated in Back to School Bash. He was holding down two jobs at the time — one with the city’s public works department, the other as a barber. Saturday was his busiest hair-cutting day, but he chose to donate his time and give free haircuts to unfortunate kids so they’d look neat on that first day of classes. But then he had a light bulb moment: “The kids should earn their free haircut by having to read a book to me,” Holmes said. The idea was so popular that he continued it the first Tuesday of every month for the next two years. Boys from five to ten years old would grab a favorite book, settle into the barber chair, and read aloud while Holmes was doing their hair. If they were puzzled over a word, Holmes was there to help. After the haircut, they’d review he book, from the characters and vocabulary to the themes — just like in school, only more fun. Holmes, who is married and has two sons, ages three and four, recognizes that not every parent has the time to read with their kids. Holmes admits he, too, benefits from the process. “There was this seven-year-old who struggled through his book, stuttering over words even though he didn’t have a stutter (口吃),” said Holmes. He had the boy take the book home and practice. When the child came back a few days later, “He read it with no problems. That inspires me.” Holmes and his family have recently moved to a Chicago suburb. When they get settled, he plans to take up his role as the Story-book Barber. “The way the world is today with guns and violence,” he says, “it’s a safe heaven for the kids, to come to the barbershop and read books.” 4. What do we know about Holmes two years ago? A. He had only one job. B. He earned a lot as a barber. C. He offered free haircuts to the poor kids. D. He was the organizer of Back to School Bash. 5. The example in Paragrap3 mainly proves that _______. A Holmes is very strict with the kids B. Holmes also learns a lot from the kids C. being a fluent reader needs plenty of practice D. many kids have trouble in reading a storybook 6. What can we learn from the last Paragraph? A. Holmes is dissatisfied with the world today. B. Holmes’ barbershop will have some changes. C. Holmes’ barbershop has won great popularity. D. Holmes will continue to be a storybook barber. 7. What is the best title for the text? A. The Storybook Barber B. Back to School Bash C. Reading Counts A Lot D. Care About the Kids C A home science experiment recently took the world by storm. Two teens from Toronto, in Canada, sent a Lego man rising above the Earth and captured their tiny astronaut’s trip on film. Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad both 17, used a weather balloon to launch their plastic lego model 16 miles above the Earth. This is inside a part of Earth’s atmosphere. The two teens were inspired by a similar project performed by students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). The MIT students had launched a weather balloon with a camera into near space and taken many unusual images of the Earth. Mathew and Asad then spent four months figuring out how to launch their own spacecraft into the space. Traveling to space is expensive for NASA, but Mathew and Asad worked hard to keep their costs down. They bought much of their equipment used. In total, the project cost only $400. “We had a lot of anxiety on launch day because there were high winds when we were going up,” Mathew told reporters. They had to pump extra helium (氦) into the balloon so that it would rise quickly and avoid being blown too far off course by the strong winds. The toy astronaut’s journey lasted 97 minutes before the balloon broke and he fell back to Earth. Mathew and Asad then spent two weekends looking for their spacecraft. It had landed 76 miles away from the launch site. The student scientists are currently finishing up their final year of high school and applying for colleges. They are also looking into more do­it­yourself space projects. “I guess the sky is not really the limit anymore,” Mathew told reporters. “We never knew we’d get this far. It’s been a lesson for us that hard work pays off.” 8. By saying “took the world by storm” in the first paragraph, the writer meant the experiment ________. A. harmed the world B. flooded the world C. attracted the world D. managed the world 9. Which of the following about the students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is right? A. They were examples for Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad. B. They helped Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad to achieve dream. C. They launched weather balloon together with Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad. D. They studied with Mathew Ho and Asad Muhammad in the same school. 10. How did Mathew and Asad keep their costs down? A By making the weather balloon themselves. B. By borrowing spacecraft from the MIT students. C. By making their spacecraft by hand. D. By using second­hand equipment. 11. What problems did Mathew and Asad have on launch day? A. They ran out of helium. B. The wind was too strong. C. The balloon suddenly broke. D. Their spacecraft was blown away. D Maths is all around us, from working out how to share the bill after a meal to calculating (计算) your household bills. Some people love the challenge of working out maths problems, but many fear the moment when they have to deal with numbers and figures and feel a real sense of worry. It can seem discouraging, but this ‘maths anxiety’ is perfectly normal, and you’re definitely not alone. And anyway, our worries and fears don’t necessarily reflect our ability. The problem really starts in childhood, at school. Research has found that maths teachers who are nervous about teaching the subject can pass on their anxiety to the pupils, and girls may be more likely to be affected. The Programme for International Student Assessment found around 31% of 15 and 16-year-olds across 34 countries said they got very nervous doing maths problems, 33% said they got tense and nervous doing maths homework, and nearly 60% said they worried maths classes would be difficult. Shulamit Kahn, from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, told the BBC she believes giving students, particularly girls, good role models “is significant, especially at a young age”. She thinks the key is to get people, especially women who love teaching maths, to teach younger children. Writing for BBC Future, David Robson says “It’s not clear why maths gives rise to so much fear compared to geography. But the fact that there’s a right or wrong answer might make you more worried about underperforming.” And once we assume we’re not a ‘maths person’, we avoid solving things that we probably could do. Psychologists (心理学家) have been trying to work out why mental calculation can bring us out in a sweat. That fear may come from many sources, but some suggest that expressing your fears clearly can loosen their hold on you, and encourage children to see a maths test as a challenge, not a threat (威胁). We need to think positively about maths and give it a second chance. 12. Regarding “maths anxiety” in paragraph 1, the author thinks ______. A. it is unique B. it is formal C. it is common D. it is necessary 13. What can be inferred from paragraph 2? A. Girls are better at maths than boys. B. Maths classes are difficult for all students. C. Students’ anxiety results entirely from teachers. D. Confidence in maths needs developing in childhood. 14. What will be a potential result if one thinks he is not a ‘maths person’? A. He will rise to challenges. B. He will learn maths harder. C. He will be doubtful about his ability. D. He will not see maths as a threat. 15. What are children advised to do according to the last paragraph? A. Track sources of maths fear regularly. B. Speak fears out for improvement bravely. C. Explore causes of failure in maths carefully. D. Quit challenges to avoid anxiety actively. 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。 Knowing the most effective strategies for how to learn can help you maximize your efforts when trying to get new ideas and skills. However, knowing how to learn well doesn’t happen overnight. ____16____ Improve Your Memory There are many strategies that can improve memory. Basic tips such as improving your focus avoiding last-minute review, and arranging your study time are good places to start. For example, you might use general learning techniques like setting aside quiet time to study. ____17____ You might combine this with strategies that can promote better memory. ____18____ Research has found that the brain is capable of producing new brain cells. However, many of these cells will eventually die unless a person participate in some type of learning. By learning new things, these cells are kept alive. If you want to learn a new language, for instance, it is important to keep practicing the language to maintain the gains you have achieved. Teach others Educators have long noted that one of the best ways to learn something is to teach it to someone else. Remember your seventh-grade presentation (上课展示)? By teaching to the rest of the class by you, your teacher hoped you would acquire even more from the task. ____19____ Start by translating the information into your own words. This process alone helps master new knowledge in your brain. Gain Practical Experience For many students, learning typically involves reading textbooks, attending lectures, or doing research in the library or online. While seeing information and then writing it down is important, actually putting new knowledge and skills into practice can be one of the best ways to improve learning. ____20____ If you are learning a new language, practice speaking with another person. A. Keep Learning B. Protect brain cells C. If it is a sport, perform the activity regularly. D. You can also devote time to reviewing and reading aloud. E. Today, you can still share newly learned knowledge with others. F. Putting the following learning techniques into daily practice can be helpful. G. Taking enough tests actually helps you better remember what you’ve learned. 第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分50分) 第一节 完形填空(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。 Molai grew up in a tiny village in India. The village lay near some wetlands which became his second ____21____. He learned the value and beauty of ____22____ there from a very young age.  When he was 16, Molai began to notice something ____23____ happening around his home. A flood had hit the area earlier that year and the ____24____ it caused had driven away a number of birds. ____25____, the number of snakes had decreased sharply as well. He ____26____ that it was because there weren’t enough trees to protect the cold-blooded animals from the ____27____. The solution, of course, was to plant trees so the animals could seek ____28____ during the daytime. He turned to the ____29____ department for help but was told that nothing would grow there. However, Molai went looking on his own and ____30____ a nearby island where he began to plant trees.  ____31____ young plants in the dry season was ____32____ for a lone boy. Molai built at the ____33____ of each sapling (幼树) a bamboo platform, where he placed earthen pots with small holes to ____34____ rainwater. The water would then drip (滴落) on the plants below.  Molai ____35____ on planting trees for the next 37 years. His efforts have resulted in 1,360 acres of naturally-grown land that has become home to many plants and animals. 21. A. dream B. job C. home D. choice 22. A. nature B. youth C. culture D. knowledge 23. A. comic B. normal C. disturbing D. familiar 24. A. profit B. tension C. benefit D. harm 25. A. Besides B. However C. Therefore D. Otherwise 26. A. proposed B. realized C. memorized D. published 27 A. noise B. heat C. resident D. root 28. A. directions B. partners C. help D. shelter 29. A. labor B. police C. forest D. finance 30. A. rebuilt B. discovered C. left D. managed 31. A. Burning B. Appreciating C. Watering D. Transporting 32. A. demanding B. illegal C. fantastic D. beneficial 33. A. back B. top C. foot D. side 34. A. expose B. track C. purify D. collect 35. A. returned B. relied C. reflected D. insisted 第二节 语法填空(共10小题，每小题1.5分，共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。 Shaolin Temple, famous for its martial art, is hosting 101 Russian visitors for a training program. This year ____36____ (mark) the ninth such program organized by the Moscow Shaolin Culture Center. The ____37____ (participate), ranging from age 16 to 72, will learn Shaolin kung fu at the historic temple in Henan province. Among them is Sofia Stepanova, a 16-year-old ____38____ said she has been attracted by the beauty of the temple and is eager ____39____ (improve) her martial arts skills. “Shaolin Temple is beautiful, and I enjoy being here and learning new things about the history of China,” she said. “My goals for this trip are studying martial arts, exploring Chinese culture and practicing Chinese, the language that I’ve studied for many years ____40____ I was a kid. Everything here is amazing, including the ____41____ (tradition) food and customs, and the people.” Stepanova expressed her gratitude ____42____ the opportunity to participate in the program. The Shaolin Temple, ____43____ (locate) in the Songshan Mountain range in Dengfeng, Henan, was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534), and it ____44____ (recognize) as the birthplace of Chinese kung fu now. It was listed as ____45____ UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010. 第三节 单词填空(共20小题，每小题1分，共20分) 阅读短文，在空白处根据首字母或者汉语意思填入Unit 9的1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Power of Geometry Two high school students, Mark and Emily, left a deep ___46___ (impress) on me. One day, they found themselves arguing over the only helpful a____47____ (方法) to studying geometry. At that time, Mark a____48____ (认为) that memorizing formulas (公式) was enough, while Emily said confidently that it was not s____49____ (足够的) and that understanding the inner logic was more important. Their debate was heated, ____50____ (reflect) their clear different opinions on the subject. However, their teacher, Johnson, overheard their ___51___ (argue) and offered his several ___52___ (recommend) that they find a flexible strategy which combined both ____53____ (memorize) and understanding. Taking his advice, Mark and Emily decided to brush up ___54___ their geometry skills. They worked out problems together and ____55____ (忽视) their differences in both _____56_____ (性别) and thoughts. They realized that geometry was not just about numbers. As they ___57___ (expose) to a classic geometry problem that seemed ____58____ (likely) to be solved, however, they decided to a___59___ (尝试) it, using their new strategy. To their surprise, they were able to work out the solution, which was based on a ___60___ (simple) way of a complex method. Their success in solving the problem ___61___ (promote) their confidence in their abilities since then. They realized that their teacher’s advice helped them ____62____ (effect) solve any geometry problem that came their way. In short, Mark and Emily’s experience taught them that being persistent and being open to new strategies, they could ____63____ (获得知识，技能) the necessary skills in geometry. ____64____, their journey stressed the power of working together as p____65____ (同伴), who were able to overcome challenges and achieve success together. 第四部分 写作(满分20分) 66. 假定你正在代表你校参加中美青少年交流活动（the Sino-US youth exchange program），请你给组织方提交一份关于美国青少年如何记忆汉字的正式建议，内容根据以下两个图完成。 注意： (1)写作词数应为100个左右； (2)请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Suggestions on Memorizing Chinese Characters —based on the principles of memory ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 听力答案：1-5 ACCAC 6-10 BABCB 11-15 ABCCB 16-20 AACBA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$