山东省济宁市2023-2024学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题

2023—2024学年度第二学期质量检测 高二英语试题 2024.07 注意事项: 1.答卷前,考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号等填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置上。 2.回答选择题时,选出每小题答案后,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,将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力(共两节,满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选 项。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读 一遍。 1.When does the library close on Saturdays? A.At 5:00 pm. B.At 6:00 pm. C.At 7:00 pm. 2.What is the relationship between the speakers? A.Doctor and patient. B.Mother and son. C.Customer and waitress. 3.Which movie wil the speakers watch? A.The Marvels. B.The Flash. C.Transformers. 4.How does the woman most probably feel? A.Excited. B.Worried. C.Confused. 5.What are the speakers talking about? A.Where to buy groceries. B.How to make noodles. C.What to eat tonight. 第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项 中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前,你将有时间阅读各个小题,每小题5秒钟;听完后,各 小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料,回答第6、7题。 6.What does John like best? A.Ice fishing. B.Snowshoeing. C.Sking. 7.What is John’s attitude toward ice climbing? A.Objective. B.Critical. C.Interested. 听第7段材料,回答第8、9题。 8.Why does the woman talk to Mike? A.To buy him a bike. B.To ask him for a favor. C.To tel him about a museum. )页01共( 页1第 题试语英二高 9.How much wil the woman give to Mike? A.$40. B.$60. C.$120. 听第8段材料,回答第10至12题。 10.Where did the man get the information about the news? A.From the Internet. B.From a magazine. C.From a TV program. 11.What happened to the lion at last? A.It was severely injured.B.It was shot to death. C.It was caught back. 12.What do the speakers agree on? A.People should be away from wild animals. B.Performers must folow rules strictly. C.Animals shouldn’t be used for shows. 听第9段材料,回答第13至16题。 13.How often does Mrs.Brown usualy spend time with her kids outdoors? A.Every other week. B.Once a week. C.Twice a week. 14.What does Mrs.Brown like doing with her kids? A.Taking adventures in unusual places. B.Doing something unchalenging. C.Trying new things. 15.What suggestion does Mrs.Brown give to parents? A.Giving kids a good education. B.Encouraging kids to take risks. C.Spending more time with kids. 16.What is the man probably? A.A host. B.A teacher. C.An expert. 听第10段材料,回答第17至20题。 17.Why was the holiday created in Kenya? A.To help people have fun. B.To protect the environment. C.To celebrate the harvest. 18.How is the present situation of food and water supply in Kenya? A.It is steady. B.It is endless. C.It is worrying. 19.What can the app be used for? A.Planning the tree planting better. B.Learning about farming skils. C.Finding more volunteers. 20.What percentage of Kenya is covered by trees now? A.7%. B.23%. C.30%. )页01共( 页2第 题试语英二高 第二部分 阅读(共两节,满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文,从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A Florida has regained its position as the best American state for retirees in 2024, according to WaletHub’s latest “Best and Worst States to Retire” study. WaletHub’s Best and Worst States to Retire in 2024 Best Worst 1.Florida 50.Kentucky 􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋 2.Colorado 49.New Jersey 􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋 3.Virginia 48.Mississippi 􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋 4.Delaware 47.Rhode Island 􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋 5.Wyoming 46.Oklahoma 􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋􀪋 􀳅WaletHub used three main categories to rank the retirement friendliness of al 50 states: √ Affordability. √ Quality of life. √ Health care. While Florida ranked first overal as the best state for retirees and No.1 in the quality of life category, it scored lower for health care and affordability.Popular Florida cities rank among WaletHub’s top 10 places hit hardest by inflation (通货膨胀), so retirees need to anticipate a potentialy higher cost of living due to inflation.On the other hand, the state doesn’t demand any income tax, which means income from Social Security and withdrawals from retirement accounts won’t be taxed at the state level.Besides, retirees may enjoy the state’s mostly pleasant weather and miles of shoreline. Remember, while lists like these can be helpful as you figure out where you’d like to eventualy spend your post-work years, your idea of the “perfect” place to retire wil depend on a number of personal factors, such as your own circumstances, preferences and priorities. 21.Which state ranks last for retirees in 2024 according to WaletHub? A.Florida. B.Kentucky. C.Wyoming. D.Oklahoma. 22.Which aspect of Florida may appeal to retirees most? A.Medical services. B.Low living expenses. C.Income security. D.Favorable tax policy. 23.Where is this text probably taken from? A.A finance book. B.A geography textbook. C.A public report. D.A commercial speech. )页01共( 页3第 题试语英二高 B Located on the banks of Lake Atitlán, Santa Catarina Palopó is a smal town with amazing natural views.Despite its natural beauty and cultural heritage, the community struggled with economic development for years until they had the opportunity to use the power of art and transform the town. Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó (PSCP) was born out of a desire to bring color and life to the town through the act of painting al 960 buildings with traditional symbols and designs inspired by the blouses woven (编织) by local women.Under the leadership of Claudia Bosch and the Casa Palopó hotel, the project took shape with the support of local authorities, volunteers, sponsors, and the community. The painting process was structured to ensure efficiency and community involvement. Local families were brought into the process, working with project teams to decide how their homes would be painted.The family would then help sand, clean, and prime (上底漆) the wals before the professional painters joined in to complete the painting process.Throughout the project, the team ensured that no family was left behind, and the professional painters provided guidance to ensure that every building was exceptional. The project has changed the lives of residents and visitors alike.It has increased cultural tourism awareness, created new jobs, and improved the overal quality of life in the community.Alongside this project, the community has worked to champion growing and celebrating local produce, strengthen family interests, and promote community development. The paintings symbolize hope and progress, inspiring other communities to hug the magic of art in their own ways. 24.What was the original purpose of establishing PSCP? A.To bring liveliness to the town. B.To rebuild symbolic houses. C.To guarantee the locals a job. D.To pass down tailoring skils. 25.What is the highlight in the painting process? A.Professional training. B.Painters’ leading role. C.Traditional materials. D.Families’ engagement. 26.What can we learn about the project from the last paragraph? A.It inspires the locals to pursue an art career. B.It shows how to measure community spirit. C.It goes far beyond just economic benefits. D.It proves art is a must for successful projects. 27.Which of the folowing is the best title for the text? A.Art of Painting: A Treasure for Human Beings B.Natural Beauty: The Drive for Rural Tourism C.The Colourful Story of Santa Catarina Palopó D.Big Cultural Heritage of a Smal Town )页01共( 页4第 题试语英二高 C One inconvenient truth for the clean energy industry is the undeniable fact that wind turbines (涡轮机) kil birds.Researchers say smarter turbines could dramaticaly cut the tol. The American Bird Conservancy claims that at least one milion bird deaths as a result of wind turbines a year in the US alone is likely to be an underestimate.That’s substantialy less than the estimated 980 milion birds a year that die crashing into buildings, or the 1.4 to 3.7 bilion per year kiled by domestic cats.But it’s stil an unacceptable number, and a problem that needs to be addressed—because a fuly green energy network wil need more and more turbines over the coming decades. Researchers at SINTEF and the Norwegian Centre believe they have an idea that could help in a lot of cases.The idea—known as SKARV—is fairly simple: each turbine wil have cameras fitted, capable of spotting birds flying directly into the path of the rotors (螺旋桨). Software wil automaticaly calculate their predicted path, and if it looks like they’re in danger of being hit, the system wil send control signals to slow the rotors down. In simulations (模拟), the system is able to avoid the vast majority of crashes.This, of course, doesn’t describe al situations.For example, if a young, inexperienced bird approaches a turbine displaying irregular flight behavior, it wil not be possible to predict exactly where it wil be a few seconds later.Prediction is also more difficult if several birds approach at the same time. Some researchers argue that birds are learning to avoid turbines voluntarily.But if more than a milion birds a year haven’t got the memo yet, it’s stil a problem worth solving.We look forward to hearing how trials progress. 28.What does the underlined phrase “cut the tol” in paragraph 1 probably mean? A.Maximize efficiency. B.Reduce deaths. C.Lower costs. D.Prevent errors. 29.What can be inferred about bird death caused by wind turbines in paragraph 2? A.It tops the list of bird deaths. B.It cals for immediate action. C.It has been properly solved. D.It shows progress in technology. 30.How does SKARV make wind turbines inteligent? A.By keeping a constant speed. B.By recording birds’ behavior. C.By predicting potential danger. D.By sending warnings to birds. 31.What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A.Chalenges presented in simulations. B.Features of birds’ flying patterns. C.Examples of SKARV’s application. D.Approaches to crash avoidance. )页01共( 页5第 题试语英二高 D It’s normal to feel uncomfortable when spending time outside your home culture, even for an eagerly anticipated vacation.Feelings of discomfort, dislocation, and overload are so common among travelers that they’re referred to by many as “culture shock”. Although the term has existed since the 1950s, says Susan B.Goldstein, a psychology professor at the University of Redlands, it’s an outdated way to describe these adjustment chalenges.“Culture shock” implies a dramatic, unexpected, negative event.Though the vast majority of travelers wil experience such chalenges, “a real sense of ‘shock’ is uncommon,” she adds, “so uncommon that many researchers no longer use the term.” Previously many researchers adopted the idea that culture shock progressed through a remarkably consistent and universal set of stages.Modern research, however, suggests that the experiences of acculturation (文化适应) are individual, not universal.People wil have their ups and downs, but for the most part, they wil become increasingly comfortable and competent over time. While many blame the causes of culture shock on the host culture itself, an individual’s internal expectations are just as important.When travelers’ image of their destination does not correspond with reality, it can result in discomfort and even distress (忧 虑).Realistic expectations can help, but so can a traveler’s attitude. In a 2023 study of 2,500 teenage exchange students, researchers found that though cultural stress was common among participants, those who faced those stresses head-on instead of turning to avoidance tended to perform better and were likelier to finish out their year without switching families or going home early. As for Mark Twain, the bad-tempered writer was able to ride out his feelings of distress while traveling.He eventualy finished out his European tour—and in his bestseling travel memoir The Innocents Abroad, famously remarked that travel is “disastrous to prejudice and narrow-mindedness”.With the right attitude and the wilingness to seek help, it’s more than likely that you, too, can adapt to new settings, building new memories with each new stamp in your passport. 32.What is Susan B.Goldstein’s opinion about culture shock? A.It doesn’t live up to the name. B.Its cause is rarely researched. C.It is unavoidable and harmful. D.Its influence is understudied. 33.Which factor determined exchange students’ performance from the study? A.Support from family. B.The level of stress. C.Their personal attitude. D.Ways of seeking help. 34.How did Mark Twain feel about the European tour? A.It was a rather intolerable experience. B.It was chalenging yet rewarding. C.It was an inspiration for his career. D.It was ful of regrets and sorrows. )页01共( 页6第 题试语英二高 35.What’s the purpose of the passage? A.To cal on travelers to bridge cultural gaps. B.To recommend a book on traveling abroad. C.To stress the significance of cultural diversity. D.To clarify the misunderstanding of culture shock. 第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文,从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。 How effective are your brainstorming sessions? Does everyone get a chance to share their opinions? Do people with the loudest voices dominate the discussion? 36 A popular and lively form of brainwriting is known as 6-3-5.During a 6-3-5 session, brainwriting exercises are divided into several rounds.In each round, six people write down three ideas each within five minutes.After the first round, everyone exchanges their piece of paper with someone else, reads what’s on it, and then writes down three more ideas. 37 After six rounds, al the ideas on the worksheets are shared with the group. Although this example uses six people, you can invite any number of people to your brainwriting session.Other details can also be adapted to suit your needs, including the number of rounds. 38 Different from traditional brainstorming, everyone is equal in brainwriting. 39 People also have more time to think through their ideas and to develop them.This can help to encourage creativity, because it empowers people to put forward ideas that they might—in a normal brainstorming session—have considered too risky. If you think your team could benefit from a brainwriting session, you can try the skils to boost their creativity. 40 So, gather your team members, prepare enough paper, and you’re ready to go! A.Brainwriting has many advantages, too. B.Brainwriting works wel as a pen-and-paper exercise. C.That’s because al participants get to contribute at the same time. D.Regular brainstorming is a tried-and-true way to generate new ideas. E.These can be new ideas, or build on ideas that have already been shared. F.One way to ensure that everyone gets a fair hearing is to use brainwriting. G.But most people find that aiming for three ideas in each round brings the best results. )页01共( 页7第 题试语英二高 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。 On Sept.17, 2022, a father and son set out to begin the Ironman competition in Cambridge.Jeff Agar, 59, and his son Johnny, 28, weren’t 41 competitors.Johnny’s cerebral palsy (脑瘫) presented a big 42 .But his dream of being a runner never stopped. 43 to show Johnny that he could pursue his dream of being an athlete, Jeff helped him engage in 44 .They began waking up at 4 a.m.so Jeff could run while 45 his son in a special wheelchair caled a racing chair.Every morning, they 46 themselves to run increasingly longer distances. 47 , Johnny could even run a few miles using a roling walker.Soon, they 48 5K races, then on to Ironman competition. The race began with a 2.4-mile swim.Jeff and Johnny dived into the Choptank River. 49 jelyfish stings (蜇伤), they completed the swim in 90 minutes and moved on to the bike ride.Nine hours later, they 50 the final part: a marathon.After 16 hours, 55 minutes and 35 seconds—with only minutes to 51 , father and son crossed the finish line together.Seeing the 52 scene, the crowd burst into cheers. For Jeff, the race was more than just 53 the finish line; it was about giving Johnny his moment to 54 .A father’s love and a son’s courage turned a disability into a story of 55 . 41.A.ambitious B.typical C.specific D.successful 42.A.chance B.advantage C.feature D.chalenge 43.A.Hesitant B.Discouraged C.Determined D.Anxious 44.A.sports B.hobbies C.amusements D.studies 45.A.lifting B.pushing C.shaking D.hugging 46.A.alowed B.reminded C.drove D.invited 47.A.Accidentaly B.Unluckily C.Gradualy D.Probably 48.A.entered B.watched C.quit D.hosted 49.A.In case of B.In terms of C.In sight of D.In spite of 50.A.started B.missed C.enjoyed D.skipped 51.A.waste B.wait C.abandon D.spare 52.A.moving B.funny C.helpless D.messy 53.A.finding B.reaching C.imagining D.locating 54.A.think B.exercise C.shine D.relax 55.A.health B.survival C.satisfaction D.victory )页01共( 页8第 题试语英二高 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。 China Southwest Architecture Design Institute (CSWADI) has completed the improvement and 56 (expand) of the Sanxingdui relic site museum park in Guanghan,China.The new building lies in the north of the park, 57 (design) as three wavy mounds (土墩) inspired by the landscape and historical ruins of the ancient Shu Kingdom. To accommodate the increasing number of visitors and 58 (new) discovered objects, the new museum with its visitor centre 59 (cover) an area of 54,400 sqm, replacing the original buildings that are no longer sufficient.The design includes re-planning the entire park and creating 60 unique travel experience with a ring road. 61 an important archaeological location, the Sanxingdui site has shown significant relics from a civilization 62 (date) back 4,800 years.CSWADI combines elements from the existing buildings, such as a spiral (螺旋式) outer wal, to guide the formation of the three mound-shaped structures.This reflects the “three stars with the moon” concept, 63 (link) the new structure with the site’s historical context. The Chinese architects have created a remarkable building 64 integrates the new museum and visitor centre into a unified existence.The layout arranges the visitor center and exhibition areas, enhancing the park’s 65 (function) organization and visitor flow. 第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 假定你是李华,学校摄影社团举办了“校园唯美瞬间” (Instant Beauty on Campus)大赛,你 参与活动并获得一等奖。请向你的英国笔友Richard写信,内容包括: (1)活动介绍; (2)个人获奖照片描述; (3)参赛感受。 注意: (1)写作词数应为80个左右; (2)请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 Dear Richard, Yours, Li Hua )页01共( 页9第 题试语英二高 第二节 (满分25分) 阅读下面材料,根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段,使之构成一篇完成的短文。 Ruby was so proud of her new skates! She put them on right away and was soon rushing along the sidewalk.Her little brother Max could only watch in envy. “I wish I had a pair!” he told his mum. “Wel, you’re nearly big enough to wear Ruby’s old skates,” she replied. But when Max tried on Ruby’s old skates, they were too big.He stuffed newspaper into the boots.Much to his disappointment, he fel over each time he tried to stand up in them. Finaly, he gave up, only watching Ruby skating around him. “I should put on a skating display!” Ruby decided.“Al our aunts, uncles and cousins wil come.You’l watch me, Max?” Max sighed.He didn’t want to watch the show.He wanted to be in it! “Poor Max!” said his mum.Then, she took out a pair of thick red socks to let Max pul them on with the hope of fitting better. Max eyed the red socks skepticaly, saying, “Mum, these look just like my red soccer socks, but smaler.” His mum smiled, “Ah, your red soccer socks are too thin and meant for running, but these are magic socks that have the power to expand and stretch to fit most feet...” Magic? When Mum left the room, Max took the wand(魔杖)from his magic set and waved it around a few times.“Magic socks, you are so great! Use your magic to help me skate!” Max slipped the socks on and tried skating in his bedroom.He didn’t fal over! He tried again.He stil didn’t fal.He could now skate—thanks to his magic socks! Hooray! The next morning, when he skated up to Ruby on one foot, she stared in amazement. “Max, you are magic!” Thriled, Ruby invited him to join in the show.To prepare wel for the show, Max practiced happily with the magic socks on every day.Max even tried tricks like jumps, believing the socks would help him. 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。 The show time came and their family gathered in the garden. “But you’re not wearing magic socks!” said Mum. )页01共( 页01第 题试语英二高 2023—2024学年度第二学期质量检测 高二英语试题参考答案 2024.07 第一部分 听力 1-5 CABAC 6-10 ACBBA 11-15 CCBCB 16-20 ABCAA 第二部分 阅读 第一节 21-23 BDC 24-27 ADCC 28-31 BBCA 32-35 ACBD 第二节 36-40 FEGCB 第三部分 语言运用 第一节 41-45 BDCAB 46-50 CCADA 51-55 DABCD 第二节 56.expansion 57.designed 58.newly 59.covers 60.a 61.As 62.dating 63.linking 64.that/which 65.functional 第四部分 写作 第一节 One possible version: Dear Richard, I’m thriled to tel you that I recently won the first prize in our school’s “Instant Beauty on Campus” contest organized by our photography club. The contest was held last week, aiming to capture the charming moments of our school life.My winning photo, titled “Dynamic Playground”, depicts students engaging in various sports activities on the school playground.The vivid colors and dynamism of the scene reflect the youthful spirit and energy that define our campus life. Participating in this contest is an enriching experience, which makes me realize how much beauty there is in our daily school life.I’m looking forward to more opportunities to express my passion through photography. Yours, Li Hua )页4共( 页1第 案答题试语英二高 第二节 One possible version: The show time came and their family gathered in the garden.Max was nervous, afraid that he would fal over again.However, everything went perfectly! The audience held their breath as the two siblings did their special skating tricks, turns and jumps and when it was o- ver, they clapped and cheered.Max had never been more proud! Mum went to hug them and praised Max for his graceful skating skils.Max thanked Mum a lot and owed his success to his magic socks. “But you’re not wearing magic socks!”said Mum.“I put them in the wash this morning.” Max stared at her, and then at magic socks, which were hanging on the washing line. Actualy, he was wearing the red soccer socks.Max was so surprised that he could stil skate—even without his magic socks! “You don’t need magic to skate,” said Mum.“You just need to practice and believe in yourself!” She was right! He could skate, al on his own. 听力原文: Text 1 W: Excuse me.Can you tel me when the library closes, please? M: Yes.It closes at six o’clock on weekdays, but it closes an hour later than usual at the weekend. Text 2 M: I’ve been having a lot of headaches for two weeks. W: Have you taken any medicine so far? M: Saridon, but the headache hasn’t disappeared. W: Don’t worry.I’l give you an examination. Text 3 M: Are there any good movies on now? W: Yes.There are three.The first is The Flash, the second is Transformers, and the third is The Marvels. M: I’m interested in the first one.Would you like to go with me? W: I’d love to. Text 4 M: Coco Gauff, I heard you won your final match at the US Open last weekend.Now you’ve become the youngest American since Serena Wiliams won it in 1999.Congratulations! W: Thank you, David.I’m throwing a party to celebrate it tonight.Please come. Text 5 W: Jason, it’s very cold today.What about eating hotpot tonight? M: Spicy food isn’t realy my thing.I’d like to eat some chicken and potatoes. )页4共( 页2第 案答题试语英二高 W: But there isn’t any food in the fridge.Shal we eat noodles in the restaurant around the corner? M: OK.It’s up to you. Text 6 W: John, you’re going to spend the winter in Vermont, right? M: Yes.I realy look forward to doing winter sports there.Sking, snowshoeing, and ice fishing are popular in winter. W: Which activity would you like most? M: I think it’s fun to fish from a hole in a frozen lake. W: I heard ice climbing is popular there, too.The state has several great destinations for outdoor enthusiasts to give the sport a shot.Wil you try this sport too? M: Absolutely.I love chalenging myself with new sports. Text 7 W: Mike, are you free this weekend? M: Yes, auntie. W: Can you help me take care of Tom again? Your uncle is on business these days, and I wil be out of town for my classmates reunion. M: OK.I’l take Tom to Vancouver Maritime Museum.There’s a dedicated kids’ area.There are dress-up costumes, puzzles, books, and a play pirate ship for kids to have fun with. W: Great.Mike, I heard you’re saving money for a new bike, right? M: Yes.The bike I want costs 180 dolars, but I only have 120 dolars now. W: I’l give you the extra money you need, you know, to thank you. M: That would be great! Thanks, auntie! Text 8 W: What are you doing, Henry? You’ve been staring at the computer screen for a while. M: I’m watching some online news about a lion named Kimba. W: What happened to the lion? M: He escaped from a circus in a seaside town near Rome. W: Did the lion get injured? M: No.Rony Vassalo, who is responsible for the circus animals, was worried about harm from fearful residents.But al the residents chose to stay indoors instead of trying to hurt it. W: So who caught the lion? M: The police and circus staff managed to capture him.They gave him a shot to put him into sleep and then put him into a cage. W: Wel, I don’t think wild animals should be trained in circuses.They need freedom.I guess that was why the lion escaped this time. )页4共( 页3第 案答题试语英二高 M: I agree.I never watch animal performance.I hope such shows wil be banned worldwide. W: Me, too. Text 9 M: Mrs.Brown, we know that you’re busy with your routine work in a special school.Do you often spend time with your kids outdoors? W: Yes.We live a very active life.We spend quality time outdoors every Sunday. M: What is your favorite way to be active with the children in your life? W: We like trying something new.It’s easy to get excited and have fun when it feels like a bit of an adventure. M: Were you active before you had kids? W: Not realy.It’s my kids who encouraged me to become active and not the other way around.I was not physicaly energetic as a child—or, to be honest, even an adult! After I became a parent, I realized the amazing benefits of being lively. M: What is your best tip for parents struggling to make physical activity a priority? W: I think parents should alow their children to take risks, chalenge themselves, and gain new skils. M: Wel, thanks for your advice.And thanks for joining us tonight.That’s al for tonight’s program. Text 10 M: On November 13th, in 2023, people across Kenya took part in the country’s first national tree-planting holiday.The holiday was created by Kenya’s president, Wiliam Ruto.As part of a plan to fight the climate crisis, the holiday is to encourage people to plant trees. Kenya is famous for its beautiful forests and wildlife.But large areas of Kenya’s forests have been cut down, either for the wood, to clear the land for farming, or both.The government says planting trees wil reduce polution, and help protect the country’s food and water supply.Kenya has been seriously affected by the climate crisis.The country has been hit by a severe drought, and the area’s rain patterns have been changing for the worse.The government created a special app to help organize the tree planting.The app helps people colect seedlings, find places to plant, and record their efforts.The app wil also help the government track how many trees have been planted in different areas around the country.Currently, just 7% of Kenya is covered by trees.Mr.Ruto has a goal of planting 15 bilion trees by 2032.He hopes that wil help Kenya cover 30% of its land with trees. )页4共( 页4第 案答题试语英二高