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天津市红桥区2024-2025学年高二年级第一学期期中 高二英语 说明：本试卷分第一卷和第二卷两部分，满分100分，考试时间90分钟。 第I卷(选择题，三部分，共70分) 第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分15分) 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1分，满分5分) 听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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 does the man want to drink? A. Hot tea. B. Ice water. C. Hot coffee. 2 Where can the woman find the nearest drugstore? A. In the mall. B. On Fourth Street. C. Across from a car market. 3. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Work hard. B. Take less exercise. C. Have a rest. 4. What is the woman doing? A. Expressing her gratitude. B. Buying a ticket. C. Seeing the man off. 5. When will the movie end? A. At 9:45. B. At9:30. C. At 9:15. 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分) 听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8三个小题。 6. Why do the speakers give up going to Italy? A. The man’s budget is a little tight this year. B. Bella is short of time and energy. C. Bella doesn’t have enough money. 7. What do the speakers intend to do next Monday? A. Go to the country. B. See a dentist. C. Work overtime. 8. How will the man go on a trip? A. By car. B. By bus, C. By train. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11 三个小题。 9. Why does Jacob give Erica a ring? A. To cancel an appointment. B. To refuse an invitation. C. To share the good news. 10. What is Jacob going to do this Friday evening? A. Meet Erica at her home. B. Enjoy a party with Mary. C. Wait for a call from Erica. 11. What does Erica decide to do next? A. Talk with Alex. B. Pick up Alex’s parents. C. Have dinner at Sardi’s Restaurant. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15 四个小题。 12. What will the weather probably be like this afternoon? A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 13. What could the highest temperature be on Saturday? A.10 degrees. B.9 degrees. C.8 degrees. 14. What season is it probably? A. Autumn. B. Winter. C. Spring. 15. How does the speaker sound in the end? A. Serious. B. Worried. C. Humorous. 第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分25分) 第一节：单项填空(共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. —Will you join in the discussion tomorrow? —______ Maybe I’ll have a meeting. A. Sorry. I’m not sure. B. Hello. C. Certainly. D. You’re welcome. 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查情景交际。句意：——你明天会参加讨论吗？——对不起，我不确定。也许我会有一个会议。A. Sorry. I’m not sure. 对不起，我不确定；B. Hello. 你好；C. Certainly. 当然；D. You’re welcome. 不客气。根据后文“Maybe I’ll have a meeting(也许我会有一个会议)”可知，说话者不确定是否能参加讨论，因此A选项“Sorry. I’m not sure(对不起，我不确定)”符合语境。故选A项。 2. Many movie stars have opened their micro blogs, ________ they share ideas and feelings with their fans. A. when. B. that. C. which. D. where. 【答案】D 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句。句意：许多电影明星开通了他们的微博，在那里他们与粉丝分享想法和感受。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词“micro blogs”，在从句中作地点状语，故应用关系副词where。故选D。 3. It is not a good idea to criticize someone in front of others, which can easily cause _____. A. astonishment B. embarrassment C. emergency D. amusement 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查名词词义辨析。句意：在别人面前批评某人并不是一个好主意，这很容易引起尴尬。A. astonishment惊讶；B. embarrassment尴尬；C. emergency紧急情况；D. amusement娱乐。根据“It is not a good idea to criticize someone in front of others”可知，批评别人会让别人感到尴尬。故选B。 4. These pills should ________. You’ll feel much better in no time. A. pull their weight B. do the trick C. put you on the spot D. let off steam 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查动词短语辨析。句意：这些药应该能起作用。你很快就会感觉好多了。A.pull their weight 尽力做出贡献；B.do the trick奏效；C.put you on the spot让你处于尴尬的境地；D.let off steam发泄怒气。根据You’ll feel much better in no time.可知这些药应该会起作用，所以B项do the trick符合句意。故选B项。 5. The doctors and nurses managed ______ the lives of patients, though they didn’t have enough medicine. A. saving B. saved C. to save D. save 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：医生和护士设法挽救了病人的生命，尽管他们没有足够的药品。短语manage to do sth.表示“设法做成某事”，不定式作宾语。故选C。 6. Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less ______. A. worthy B. enthusiastic C. distinct D. delightful 【答案】C 【解析】 【详解】考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同样，这些发展也使艺术和技术之间的界限变得不那么明显。A. worthy值得的；B. enthusiastic热情的；C. distinct明显的；D. delightful令人愉快的。根据上文“such developments are making the line between art and technology less”可知，此处指发展使艺术和技术之间的界限变得不那么明显，应用distinct。故选C。 7. Citywalk not only offers a way for young people to interact with a city but also provides them with a new social scene, ________ people ________ the same interests and ideas can easily make friends. A. where; sharing B. which; share C. where; shared D. which; to share 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查定语从句和非谓语动词。句意：城市漫步不仅为年轻人提供了一种与城市互动的方式，还为他们提供了一个新的社交场景，在那里，有着相同兴趣和想法的人可以很容易地交到朋友。第一空引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词social scene，先行词表示抽象地点，关系词在从句中作地点状语，应用关系副词where引导从句；第二空，定语从句中已有谓语can make，空处作非谓语动词，share与逻辑主语people之间是主动关系，应用现在分词形式作后置定语。故选A。 8. All citizens who have reached the age of 18 have the right to vote, ________ race, sex, occupation, family background, religious belief, or education. A. against B. regardless of C. in spite of D. even though 【答案】B 【解析】 【详解】考查介词、介词短语和连词辨析。句意：所有年满18岁的公民，无论种族、性别、职业、家庭背景、宗教信仰或教育程度，都有投票权。A. against反对，与……相反；B. regardless of不管；C. in spite of尽管；D. even though尽管，引导让步状语从句。根据空后的名词短语可知，空处应用介词成分，且这里表示不管种族、性别、职业、家庭背景、宗教信仰或教育程度有何差别，所以应用regardless of。故选B。 9. —Over the past 60 years, China’s high-speed railway ______ fast. —That’s true. The project of Jinan-Zhengzhou High-speed Railway ______ by the end of this year. A. has developed; will be completed B. is developing; will complete C. has developed; will complete D. is developing; will be completed 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查时态语态。句意：——60年来，中国高速铁路发展迅速。——这是真的。济郑高铁项目将于今年年底竣工。分析句子可知，第一空由Over the past 60 years可知，这里时态应用现在完成时；第二空The project与 complete为被动关系，再由by the end of this year可知，这里时态可用一般将来时的被动语态。故选A项。 10. ______ my weak spots can make me become a better person. A. Knowing B. Having been known C. Known D. To be known 【答案】A 【解析】 【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：了解自己的弱点可以让我成为一个更好的人。A. Knowing知道（动名词）；B. Having been known已经知道（现在完成时的被动语态）C. Known知道（过去分词）；D. To be known有待了解（不定式）。_______my weak spots为句子主语，空处应用动名词作主语，故选A项。 第二节：完型填空(共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从26~40各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 It was around 3:30 p. m. on Sunday when Talavera saw the children fall into the water from her room’s window. “Before I even realized it, I was out there on the middle of the pond, ____11____ two kids out,” Talavera, 23, said at a news conference on Monday. “Nobody was really outside except me,” she added. All Talavera could think during the incident was “Save the kids”. But as she ____12____ the third child, the ice gave way beneath her and Talavera, too, found herself in the 15-foot-deep pond. She tried to pull herself out, ____13____ the ice was too slick (光滑), so she tried hard to stay afloat as she struggled to hold the unconscious girl’s head above the____14____ . She ____15____managed to get back onto the surface and pull the 6-year-old to____16____. As the girl began to breathe on her own, the fire-rescue team arrived and took her to the____17____. As of Monday afternoon, she is in ____18____but steady condition in the ICU at Denver Health Medical Center, authorities said, adding that doctors expect her to____19____. “The fact that she witnessed these kids fall in there and her _____20_____ reaction… and putting her life _____21_____to help the kids to make sure that they could survive is _____22_____,” Police officer Blaine Moulton said. Moulton added that the incident should be a reminder to parents to_____23_____ their children on ice safety. Recognizing Talnvera’s bravery at the news conference moved firefighter Corey Sutton, who has four sons, to _____24_____. “What she did was amazing,” he said. “We were back at the fire station talking about how _____25_____she was... and gosh, I hope if this happened to one of my boys, that somebody like her was close by.” 11. A. ordering B. pulling C. pushing D. forcing 12. A. reached for B. stepped forward C. went over D. turned down 13. A. and B. while C. but D. despite 14. A. surface B. pond C. house D. room 15. A. occasionally B. eventually C. previously D. obviously 16. A. comfort B. fortune C. life D. safety 17. A. pond B. town C. hospital D. conference 18. A. negotiable B. balanced C. dramatic D. serious 19. A. survive B. treat C. walk D. run 20. A. favorable B. quick C. negative D. violent 21. A. under pressure B. under control C. at risk D. at peace 22. A. puzzling B. frustrating C. amazing D. interesting 23. A. benefit B. educate C. ban D. scold 24. A. sorrow B. joy C. smiles D. tears 25. A. brave B. happy C. lucky D. grateful 【答案】11. B 12. A 13. C 14. A 15. B 16. D 17. C 18. D 19. A 20. B 21. C 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Talavera勇敢营救落水孩子们的见义勇为的故事，她因为自己的英勇事迹而受到表彰。 【11题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：23岁的塔拉韦拉在周一的新闻发布会上说：“在我意识到这一点之前，我就在池塘中央，把两个孩子拉了出来。”A. ordering命令；B. pulling拉；C. pushing推；D. forcing强迫。根据上文“when Talavera saw the children fall into the water from her room’s window.”可知，此处应该是把孩子拉出水面。故选B项。 【12题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：但当她伸手去抱第三个孩子时，冰在她身下融化了，塔拉韦拉也发现自己在15英尺深的池塘里。A. reached for伸手；B. stepped forward前进；C. went over检查；D. turned down拒绝。根据上文“Save the kids”可知，塔拉韦拉应该是伸手去抱孩子。故选A项。 【13题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：她试图把自己拉出来，但冰太滑了，所以她努力保持漂浮，挣扎着把失去知觉的女孩的头举过水面。A. and和；B. while当……时候；C. but但是；D. despite尽管。根据后文“the ice was too slick (光滑)”可知，此处和前文句意构成转折关系，用连词but。故选C项。 【14题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她试图把自己拉出来，但冰太滑了，所以她努力保持漂浮，挣扎着把失去知觉的女孩的头举过水面。A. surface水面；B. pond水池；C. house房子；D. room房间。女孩落入水中，根据常识，应该把她举过水面，才不会淹死。故选A项。 【15题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：她最终设法回到水面，将6岁的孩子拉到安全的地方。A. occasionally偶尔；B. eventually最终；C. previously先前；D. obviously明显地。根据后文“get back onto the surface”可知，此处应该表达“最终”回到水面。故选B项。 【16题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：她最终设法回到水面，将6岁的孩子拉到安全的地方。A. comfort舒适；B. fortune财富；C. life生活；D. safety安全。根据下文“he girl began to breathe on her own”可知，她将6岁的孩子拉到安全的地方。故选D项。 【17题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当女孩开始自主呼吸时，消防救援队赶到并将她送往医院。 A. pond水池；B. town城镇；C. hospital医院；D. conference会议。根据后文“doctors expect her”可知，此处是送往医院。故选C项。 【18题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当局表示，截至周一下午，她在丹佛健康医疗中心的重症监护室病情严重，但情况稳定，并补充说，医生希望她能活下来。A. negotiable可转让的；B. balanced平衡的；C. dramatic戏剧性的；D. serious严重的。根据后文“in the intensive care”可知，病情应该是严重的。故选D项。 【19题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当局表示，截至周一下午，她在丹佛健康医疗中心的重症监护室病情严重，但情况稳定，并补充说，医生希望她能活下来。A. survive活下来；B. treat对待；C. walk步行；D. run跑。根据上文“doctors expect her”以及“survive”可知，虽然女孩病情严重，医生还是竭尽全力让女孩能够活下来。故选A项。 【20题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“事实上，她看到这些孩子掉进去，她的反应很快……她把自己的生命置于危险之中，以确保孩子们能度过新的一天，这太棒了，”副警长布莱恩·莫尔顿说。A. favorable有利的；B. quick快速的；C. negative消极的；D. violent暴力的。根据上文“she witnessed these kids fall in there”以及后文“reaction”可知，此处是快速反应。故选B项。 【21题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：“事实上，她看到这些孩子掉进去，她的反应很快……她把自己的生命置于危险之中，以确保孩子们能度过新的一天，这太棒了，”副警长布莱恩·莫尔顿说。A. under pressure处于压力下；B. under control处于控制中；C. at risk处于冒险中；D. at peace和平。根据上文“on the middle of the pond,”可知，营救孩子们是冒着生命危险的。故选C项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“事实上，她看到这些孩子掉进去，她的反应很快……她把自己的生命置于危险之中，以确保孩子们能度过新的一天，这太令人惊讶了，”副警长布莱恩·莫尔顿说。A. puzzling令人困惑的；B. frustrating令人沮丧的；C. amazing令人惊讶的；D. interesting有趣的。根据下文“What she did was amazing”可知，可以看出这是令人惊讶的。故选C项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：莫尔顿补充说，这起事件应该提醒家长对孩子进行冰上安全教育。A. benefit收益；B. educate教育；C. ban禁止；D. scold责备。根据后文“their children on ice safety”可知，此处指教育孩子们注意安全。故选B项。 【24题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：有四个儿子的消防员科里·萨顿在新闻发布会上赞赏了塔尔韦拉的勇敢，感动得流下了眼泪。A. sorrow悲伤；B. joy快乐；C. smiles微笑；D. tears泪水。根据前文“moved”，可知是感动的流泪。故选D项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我们回到消防站，谈论她有多勇敢……天哪，我希望如果这件事发生在我的一个男孩身上，像她这样的人就在附近真是太好了。”A. brave勇敢的；B. happy愉快的；C. lucky幸运的；D. grateful感激的。根据前文“Talnvera’s bravery”可知，此处指她是勇敢的。故选A项。 第三部分：阅读理解(共15 小题; 每小题2分; 满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A I do think that a book can inspire ideas and ways of thinking that have the power to transform our lives. Here are some books to serve the purpose. Thinking, Fast and slow Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize winner who has written an amazing book that dives into the mysterious world of our conscious and unconscious thinking patterns. By reading this book, you’ll gain a deeper understanding about how to make decisions and react to certain things in your life. Yes, this is a super thick book that seems challenging, but somehow the author makes it accessible and really fun to read. The Power of Habit Written by award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg, this book is an awesome mix of research, stories, and revelations(启示) about habits: how we form them, how we can change them, and how knowledge about human habits is transforming everything. The Road Less Traveled The first words in this classic and powerful book are: Life is difficult. Without hiding the true realities of life which is filled with conflicts, difficulties, and challenging decisions, M. Scott Peck guides us to a deeper level of self-understanding and creates a path we can follow to a fuller, more peaceful life. The Power of Now The key message of the book is simple and powerful: The way to true happiness is through learning to live in the now, without reliving the past or racing to the future. Eckhart Tolle helps us understand how our thoughts and emotions get in the way and what to do about it. 26. What do we learn about Thinking, Fast and Slow? A. It’s too abstract to understand. B. It helps readers to make decisions. C. It divides our thinking patterns into different types. D. It enables readers to understand themselves better. 27. Whose book is helpful for a person who wants to quit smoking? A. Daniel Kahneman’s B. Charles Duhigg’s C. M. Scott Peck’s D. Eckhart Tolle’s 28. What is The Road Less Traveled mainly about? A. The challenges of life. B. A path to a better life. C. The author’s understanding of humans. D. The best way to settle conflicts. 29. Which book tells us the way to achieve true happiness? A. Thinking, Fast and Slow B. The Power of Habit C. The Power of Now D. The Road Less Traveled 30. What do these books above have in common? A. They are classic and refreshing. B. They are adventurous and challenging. C. They are accessible and full of fun. D. They are inspiring and helpful. 【答案】26. D 27. B 28. B 29. C 30. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了几本能够激发思想和思维方式并有力量转变我们生活的书籍。 【26题详解】 细节理解题。根据Thinking, Fast and slow中的“Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize winner who has written an amazing book that dives into the mysterious world of our conscious and unconscious thinking patterns.(Daniel Kahneman是诺贝尔奖获得者，他写了一本了不起的书，深入探讨了我们有意识和无意识思维模式的神秘世界。)”可知，读这本书能够探讨我们有意识和无意识思维模式的神秘世界，由此可知，这本书能够让我们更了解自己。故选D项。 【27题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Power of Habit部分中的“Written by award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg, this book is an awesome mix of research, stories, and revelations(启示) about habits: how we form them, how we can change them, and how knowledge about human habits is transforming everything. (这本书由屡获殊荣的《纽约时报》商业记者Charles Duhigg撰写，是关于习惯的研究、故事和启示的精彩组合：我们如何形成它们，我们如何改变它们，以及关于人类习惯的知识如何改变一切。)”可知，本书介绍的是我们的一些习惯是如何形成的，以及如何改变一些习惯，因此，阅读此书，可以帮助到想要戒掉“吸烟”这种习惯的人。故选B项。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据The Road Less Traveled部分中的“M. Scott Peck guides us to a deeper level of self-understanding and creates a path we can follow to a fuller, more peaceful life. (M. Scott Peck引导我们进入更深层次的自我理解，并创造一条我们可以遵循的道路，过上更充实，更和平的生活。)”可知，阅读M. Scott Peck的书籍，可以引导我们将来过上充实而又平静的生活，所以，此书只要是介绍的是引导我们过得更好的路径。故选B项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据The Power of Now部分中的“The key message of the book is simple and powerful: The way to true happiness is through learning to live in the now, without reliving the past or racing to the future. (这本书的关键信息简单而有力：通往真正幸福的道路是学会活在当下，而不是重温过去或奔向未来。)”可知，讲述实现真正幸福之路的书籍是The Power of Now。故选C项。 【30题详解】 细节理解题。根据首段“I do think that a book can inspire ideas and ways of thinking that have the power to transform our lives. Here are some books to serve the purpose. (我确实认为一本书可以激发思想和思维方式，从而改变我们的生活。这里有一些书可以达到这个目的。)”可知，该部分是本文的主题段落，介绍的是对我们的生活有激励思想和思维方式并有力量转变我们生活的几本书籍，所以这四本书的共同点就是对我们的生活启发和帮助。故选D项。 B As I walked down the street on the first day in Dubai last year, the hot air mixed with my excitement, reminding me that I was now in a mysterious habitat. With the curiosity of wanting to try some Arabian food, I excitedly went to a local restaurant. Unexpectedly, an incident happened. The guard standing outside the restaurant said to me, “Now it is the special festival for Muslims called Eid, during which Muslims go on fasting. Eating is banned before sunset.”“But I am only a tourist, not a Muslim. You could not restrict my liberty to have dinner,” I argued. He firmly answered, “The tradition of Islam is the same for everyone in Dubai. Once you step on the ground of Abu Dhabi, you should, and you must, obey the rule.” Listening to his response, my disappointment turned into annoyance. As a person who knew nothing about Islam, I felt that their customs seemed quite unusual. Back to the hotel,I began to search for the information of Eid and came to know that every year there is a period of time that Muslims go on fasting until sunset. For Muslims, the fasting is to purify themselves both physically and mentally. Glancing over the information about Eid, I felt guilty about getting annoyed with the guard. I realized that I should constantly understand and respect others’ customs and beliefs. Although sometimes the beliefs of people from various backgrounds are quite hard to accept, understanding the situation better before solving conflicts is much more effective. Only by truly accepting others’ customs could I learn from the value of their beliefs. I understood the importance of being determined to one’s belief, while at the same time learning to possess a passionate attitude towards others. 31. What did the author do on the first day in Dubai? A. He enjoyed a delicious Arabian meal. B. He made an appointment with the guard. C. He argued with a guard outside a local restaurant. D. He stayed in the hotel because of the hot weather. 32. What does the underlined phrase“go on fasting” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Clean the whole room. B. Stop eating in a period. C. Refuse to eat in a day. D. Enjoy some entertainments. 33. How did the guard in the restaurant talk to the author? A. Enthusiastically. B. Rudely. C. Seriously. D. Impolitely. 34. Why do Muslims fast? A. Muslim fasting is to purify (净化) the body and soul. B. No eating is allowed before sunset in Muslim countries. C. Muslims feel guilty to eat before sunset. D. They will be disappointed and annoyed when eating before sunset. 35. What can we infer from the last paragraph about the author? A. He apologized to the guard. B. He believed in Islam after the trip. C. He regretted arguing with the guard. D. He changed Muslim customs and beliefs. 【答案】31. C 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在迪拜旅游时碰到一件事：因为当地穆斯林的开斋节，餐馆的门卫不允许他进餐馆就餐。 【31题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“The guard standing outside the restaurant said to me, “Now it is the special festival for Muslims called Eid, during which Muslims go on fasting. Eating is banned before sunset.”“But I am only a tourist, not a Muslim. You could not restrict my liberty to have dinner,” I argued.”(站在餐厅外面的卫兵对我说：“现在是穆斯林的特殊节日，叫做开斋节，穆斯林在这期间禁食。日落前禁止吃东西。”“但我只是一个游客，不是穆斯林。你不能限制我吃饭的自由，”我争辩道)”可知，在作者踏入迪拜的第一天，和当地一名餐馆门卫发生了争执。故选C。 【32题详解】 词句猜测题。根据划线词组下午“Eating is banned before sunset.(饮食在日落前是禁食的)”可知，在这个节日期间，是不允许饮食的。由此可知，划线词组go on fasting意思是“一段时间内停止进食”。故选B。 【33题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段“He firmly answered, “The tradition of Islam is the same for everyone in Dubai. Once you step on the ground of Abu Dhabi, you should, and you must, obey the rule.”(他坚定地回答：“伊斯兰教的传统对于迪拜的每个人都是一样的。一旦踏上阿布扎比的土地，你就应该，也必须，遵守规则。”)”可推知，餐馆的门卫对作者的态度是严肃的。故选C。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“For Muslims, the fasting is to purify themselves both physically and mentally.(对穆斯林来说，斋戒是为了净化自己的身心)”可知，穆斯林斋戒是为了净化身体和灵魂。故选A。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“I felt guilty about getting annoyed with the guard.(我对惹恼了警卫感到内疚)”可推知，作者对他和餐馆守卫发生争执的事情感到很后悔。故选C。 C Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with zoo or aquarium animals? Kylene, an animal care specialist from Sea World San Diego, who cared for the African penguins at Sea World for many years. Over the past several years, the South African penguins have been on the decrease in numbers. A hundred years ago, there were about 1 million African penguins, but since then their population has decreased to under 100,000. Scientists predict the population could fall as low as 50,000 over the next 20 years if we don’t do anything. Some scientists think the changing ocean temperatures have caused the penguins’ food supply to disappear. Humans have also disturbed the penguins’ wild habitats and collected their eggs. And humans have also been collecting guano (the waste passed from the sea birds’ bodies), which can be added to the soil to make plants grow more successfully. As a result, humans damage their natural nest-digging sites. Without the piles of guano the penguins used to build their nests, they’ ve been forced to nest on open ground. Some other scientists think the slight increase in air temperature on the islands has had an impact on the penguins’ success rate of hatching their eggs. No matter what the reason is, South African penguin’s population is falling, and scientists need to find a way to stop the decline. Working with other zoos in the country, Kylene did what she could to help protect the South African penguins. Through Kylene’s efforts and the efforts of the people like her at many penguin conservation organizations in South Africa, these little penguins have a chance for a better tomorrow. 36. What has happened to the South African penguins over the past years? A. The penguin’s population has greatly declined. B. They’ ve begun to lose the habitat completely. C They have done great harm to the natural environment. D. They have been hunted by humans for money-making. 37. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The importance of penguins’ return. B. The causes of penguins’ decrease. C. The efforts of some scientists. D. The necessity of penguins’ existence. 38. What does Kylene do? A. A zoo keeper. B. A bio-scientist. C. An animal care specialist. D. An environmental expert. 39. What is guano used for by humans? A. The food supply. B. The building materials. C. The good shelter. D. The farming fertilizer. 40. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the South African penguins? A. Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Hopeful. D. Uncertain. 【答案】36. A 37. B 38. C 39. D 40. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了南非企鹅的数量在减少，科学家在寻找原因，并且动物护理专家Kylene正在为保护企鹅做出努力。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段“Over the past several years, the South African penguins have been on the decrease in numbers. A hundred years ago, there were about 1 million African penguins, but since then their population has decreased to under 100,000.(在过去几年里，南非企鹅的数量一直在减少。100年前，大约有100万只非洲企鹅，但从那以后，它们的数量减少到不足10万只)”可知，在过去的几年里，南非企鹅的数量急剧下降。故选A。 【37题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第三段“Some scientists think the changing ocean temperatures have caused the penguins1 food supply to disappear. Humans have also disturbed the penguins5 wild habitat and collected their eggs. And humans have also been collecting guano (the waste passed from the sea birds' bodies) , which can be added to the soil to make plants grow more successfully. As a result, humans damage their natural nest-digging sites. (一些科学家认为，海洋温度的变化导致了企鹅的食物供应消失。人类也扰乱了企鹅的野生栖息地，并收集它们的蛋。人类也一直在收集鸟粪(从海鸟身上排出的废物)，它们可以被添加到土壤中，让植物生长得更顺利。因此，人类破坏了它们的自然筑巢地)”可知，第二段主要关于企鹅数量减少的原因。故选B。 【38题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“Kylene, an animal care specialist from Sea World San Diego(Kylene是圣地亚哥海洋世界的动物护理专家)”可知，Kylene是一位动物护理专家。故选C。 【39题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“And humans have also been collecting guano (the waste passed from the sea birds' bodies) , which can be added to the soil to make plants grow more successfully.(人类也一直在收集鸟粪(从海鸟身上排出的废物)，它们可以被添加到土壤中，让植物生长得更顺利)”可知，鸟粪可以被用作肥料。故选D。 【40题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Through Kylene's efforts and the efforts of the people like her at many penguin conservation organizations in South Africa, these little penguins have a chance for a better tomorrow.(在Kylene及相关企鹅保护组织人士的帮助下，南非企鹅可能会有一个不错的未来)”可推知，作者对南非企鹅的未来持乐观态度。故选C。 第II卷 (非选择题，三部分，共30分) 第一部分：语篇填空(共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Success rarely happens overnight. A lot of highly successful writers have___41___( previous) faced rejection. When J. K. Rowling first received rejection letter, she stuck it on the wall, thinking she had something ___42___ common with famous writers. She spent years ___43___ ( survive) on little money. Although many publishers rejected her, one publisher eventually agreed to print 500 copies of her first book, Harry Potter, ___44___ has achieved global success. J. D. Salinger started writing in high school. Despite___45___ ( reject) from publishers, he refused to give up . Even when serving in the US Army during the Second World War, he worked on the novel. When it was finally published, the book became an ___46___( immediately) best-seller and sold millions and millions of copies. Three sisters from England dreamt of seeing their words ___47___( publish), but at that time, women were not encouraged to become writers. The three sisters didn’t stop trying and even wrote a book under male names. Today their works are regarded ___48___ classics of world literature. Talent is not enough ___49___ ( guarantee) success. ____50____ ( persevere) is the key. 【答案】41. previously 42. in 43. surviving 44. which 45. rejections 46. immediate 47. published 48. as 49. to guarantee 50. Perseverance 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几位著名作家曾经面对挫折时通过毅力和坚持最终取得了成功，成为世界文学的经典代表。 【41题详解】 考查副词。句意：很多非常成功的作家都曾被拒绝过。副词previously作状语修饰动词。故填previously。 【42题详解】 考查介词。句意：当J.k.罗琳第一次收到拒绝信时，她把它贴在墙上，认为她和著名作家有一些共同之处。have…in common有共同点。故填in。 【43题详解】 考查动名词。句意：她靠很少的钱生活了好几年。spend+时间+(in)+doing sth, 为固定短语。故填surviving。 【44题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：尽管许多出版商拒绝了她，但有一家出版商最终同意印刷500册她的第一本书《哈利波特》，这本书在全球取得了成功。先行词为her first book, Harry Potter，在非限制性定语从句中做主语，关系代词为which。故填which。 45题详解】 考查名词。句意：尽管遭到出版商的拒绝，但他拒绝放弃。复数名词rejections作宾语。故填rejections。 【46题详解】 考查形容词。句意：当它最终出版时，这本书立即成为畅销书，卖出了数百万本。形容词immediate作定语修饰名词。故填immediate。 【47题详解】 考查非谓语。句意：来自英国的三姐妹梦想着看到她们的作品出版，但在那个时候，女性不被鼓励成为作家。their words与publish为被动关系，用过去分词作宾语补足语。 故填published。 【48题详解】 考查介词。句意：今天，他们的作品被视为世界文学的经典。be regarded as被认为是……，故填as。 【49题详解】 考查动词。句意：天赋不足以保证成功。be +形容词+to do sth。故填to guarantee。 【50题详解】 考查名词。句意：坚持是关键。不可数名词perseverance作主语，首字母大写。 故填Perseverance。 第二部分：阅读表达(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。 I recently returned from a language study trip to Seoul, Korea, where I had a great time but also experienced some culture shock. Luckily, I had learned about the three phases (阶段) of culture shock before. More importantly, I had learned that they would pass. Phase one of culture shock is excitement at being in a new and different place. Nothing is boring; everything is interesting every day. I found in Seoul how interesting it is to be in a foreign country, where almost everyone looked different from me and people spoke a different language, how fun it is to have the chance to practice the language in stores and restaurants, and how great it is to order delicious Korean food for a reasonable price and pay no tip! Then, phase two sets in. That’s when the excitement wears off, and you begin to feel the frustrations (挫折) of living in a foreign culture. I could speak to people in short phrases and sentences, comment on the weather, or get simple directions. But I couldn’t really talk. I had a hard time finding what I needed. Besides, Korean food became dull to me after a while. I began to find ways to deal with my issues, which is the third phase of culture shock. I found things I liked, things in the foreign culture that made life pleasant. I loved the baths in Korea—so relaxing. So I went to the Dragon Hill Spa in Seoul. I became a frequent visitor to a nice coffee shop. I went to see the palace with a Secret Garden, which sounded attractive. I did not, however, go to all the palaces, temples or museums. That would have been boring for me. The other part of Phase 3 is acceptance. I wanted to bury myself in Korean culture, but I did not love everything. I had to accept that reality. Knowing what I didn’t like, then accepting it, made me enjoy more what I did like. 51. Why did the author go to Korea? (no more than 5 words) ____________________________________________________________________________ 52. What does the underlined words in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (1 word) ____________________________________________________________________________ 53. Why was the author frustrated in Korea? (no more than 10 words) ____________________________________________________________________________ 54. How did the author get to enjoy his life in Korea? (no more than 10 words) ____________________________________________________________________________ 55. Would you like to study abroad? Please explain. (no more than 20 words) ____________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】51. To learn Korean. 52. Disappear 53. Because the author couldn’t talk with people in Korean fluently. 54. By finding things in the foreign culture that made life pleasant. 55. Yes, I would. Because studying abroad would be an interesting experience and a great support for my future. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了刚从韩国首尔语言学习旅行回来的作者体验文化冲击三阶段的经历。 【51题详解】 考查细节理解。由第一段中的“I recently returned from a language study trip to Seoul, Korea, where I had a great time but also experienced some culture shock. (我最近从韩国首尔的语言学习旅行回来，在那里我度过了一段美好的时光，但也经历了一些文化冲击)”可知，作者去韩国是为了学习韩语。故答案为：To learn Korean. 【52题详解】 考查词句猜测。由第三段中的“That’s when the excitement wears off, and you begin to feel the frustrations (挫折) of living in a foreign culture. (这时，兴奋感wears off，你开始感受到生活在异国文化中的挫败感)”可知，作者开始感受到生活在异国文化中的挫败感，侧面说明作者在国外的兴奋感逐渐消失，可得出“wears off”意为“消失”。故答案为：Disappear. 【53题详解】 考查细节理解。由第三段中的“I could speak to people in short phrases and sentences, comment on the weather, or get simple directions. But I couldn’t really talk. (我可以用简短的短语和句子与人交谈，评论天气，或获得简单的指示。但我不能真正与人交谈)”可知，作者在韩国感到沮丧，是因为作者无法用韩语与人顺利交谈。故答案为：Because the author couldn’t talk with people in Korean fluently. 【54题详解】 考查细节理解。由第四段中的“I found things I liked, things in the foreign culture that made life pleasant. (我发现了我喜欢的东西，外国文化中让生活愉快的东西)”可知，作者通过找到外国文化中让生活愉快的东西，来享受在韩国的生活。故答案为：Find things in the foreign culture that made life pleasant. 【55题详解】 考查开放答题。考生结合自身实际，谈谈自己是否想出国学习及其理由，注意词数限制。故答案为：Yes, I would. Because studying abroad would be an interesting experience and a great support for my future. 第三部分：书面表达(满分15分) 56. 假设你是明启中学的李华，最近伊恩在线杂志发表了一篇文章，文中询问，在公众眼中，什么样的人适合做年轻人的榜样（role model）。请你写封信给该杂志社，推荐一位你认为适合做榜样的名人（celebrity）。你的文章须包括： 1) 简单介绍这位名人； 2) 为什么这位名人适合做年轻人的榜样。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear editor, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 【答案】Dear editor, I am writing to recommend Yang Chaoyue, my favorite singer and actress, as youngsters’ role model. Known for ranking third in the talent competition Produce 101, Yang has been thought to be extremely lucky. Though she is not perfect and has flaws, she will pursues her dreams under the pressure of external doubts and internal struggles. To some extent, I can see myself in her. Yang, who used to be an ugly duckling but persists in her goals through adversity, gives me hope that I too could one day grow up to be beautiful swan. That’s why I recommend her as a role model without hesitation. Yours sincerely Li Hua 【解析】 【分析】本篇书面表达是一篇应用文，要求考生写封信给伊恩在线杂志，推荐一位适合做榜样的名人。 【详解】第一步：审题 体裁：应用文 时态：根据提示，时态主要为一般现在时，少量现在完成时、一般将来时和一般过去时。 结构：总分法总分法指把主题句作为总说，把支持句作为分说，并以这种方式安排所写内容。 要求： 1. 简单介绍这位名人； 2. 说明为什么这位名人适合做年轻人的榜样。 第二步：列提纲（重点词组） recommend Yang Chaoyue; rank third; extremely lucky;have flaws; pursue dreams; under the pressure of; external doubts; internal struggles; see myself in her; an ugly duckling; persist in her goals; give me hope; grow up to be beautiful swan 第三步：连词成句 1.I am writing to recommend Yang Chaoyue, my favorite singer and actress, as youngsters’ role model. 2.Known for ranking third in the talent competition Produce 101, Yang has been thought to be extremely lucky. 3. Though she is not perfect and has flaws, she will pursues her dreams under the pressure of external doubts and internal struggles. 4.To some extent, I can see myself in her. 5.Yang, who used to be an ugly duckling but persists in her goals through adversity, gives me hope that I too could one day grow up to be beautiful swan. 6.That’s why I recommend her as a role model without hesitation. 根据提示及关键词（组）进行遣词造句，注意主谓一致和时态问题。 第四步：连句成篇（衔接词）（供参考） 1.表文章结构顺序：First of all, Firstly/First, Secondly/Second… And then, Finally, In the end, At last 2.表并列补充关系：What is more, Besides, Moreover, Furthermore, In addition As well as, not only…but (also), including, 3.表转折对比关系：However, On the contrary, but, Although+clause(从句), In spite of+n/doing,On the one hand…,On the other hand… Some…,while others…,as for, so…that… 4.表因果关系：Because, As, So, Thus, Therefore, As a result 连句成文，注意使用恰当的连词进行句子之间的衔接与过渡，书写一定要规范清晰。 【点睛】[高分句型1]Known for ranking third in the talent competition Produce 101, Yang has been thought to be extremely lucky. （过去分词作状语） [高分句型2]Though she is not perfect and has flaws, she will pursues her dreams under the pressure of external doubts and internal struggles.（though引导的让步状语从句） [高分句型3]To some extent, I can see myself in her. Yang, who used to be an ugly duckling but persists in her goals through adversity, gives me hope that I too could one day grow up to be beautiful swan.（who引导的定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 天津市红桥区2024-2025学年高二年级第一学期期中 高二英语 说明：本试卷分第一卷和第二卷两部分，满分100分，考试时间90分钟。 第I卷(选择题，三部分，共70分) 第一部分：听力 (共两节，满分15分) 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1分，满分5分) 听下面五段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你将有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 does the man want to drink? A. Hot tea. B. Ice water. C. Hot coffee. 2. Where can the woman find the nearest drugstore? A. In the mall. B. On Fourth Street. C. Across from a car market. 3. What does the man advise the woman to do? A. Work hard. B. Take less exercise. C. Have a rest. 4. What is the woman doing? A. Expressing her gratitude. B. Buying a ticket. C. Seeing the man off. 5. When will the movie end? A. At 9:45. B. At9:30. C. At 9:15. 第二节(共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分) 听下面几段材料。每段材料后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出一个最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段材料前，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。每段材料读两遍。 听下面一段对话，回答第6至第8三个小题。 6 Why do the speakers give up going to Italy? A. The man’s budget is a little tight this year. B. Bella is short of time and energy. C. Bella doesn’t have enough money. 7. What do the speakers intend to do next Monday? A Go to the country. B. See a dentist. C. Work overtime. 8. How will the man go on a trip? A. By car. B. By bus, C. By train. 听下面一段对话，回答第9至第11 三个小题。 9. Why does Jacob give Erica a ring? A. To cancel an appointment. B. To refuse an invitation. C. To share the good news. 10. What is Jacob going to do this Friday evening? A. Meet Erica at her home. B. Enjoy a party with Mary. C. Wait for a call from Erica. 11. What does Erica decide to do next? A. Talk with Alex. B. Pick up Alex’s parents. C. Have dinner at Sardi’s Restaurant. 听下面一段独白，回答第12至第15 四个小题。 12. What will the weather probably be like this afternoon? A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny. 13. What could the highest temperature be on Saturday? A.10 degrees. B.9 degrees. C.8 degrees. 14. What season is it probably? A. Autumn. B. Winter. C. Spring. 15. How does the speaker sound in the end? A. Serious. B. Worried. C. Humorous. 第二部分：英语知识运用 (共两节，满分25分) 第一节：单项填空(共10小题; 每小题1分，满分10分) 从A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 1. —Will you join in the discussion tomorrow? —______ Maybe I’ll have a meeting. A. Sorry. I’m not sure. B. Hello. C. Certainly. D. You’re welcome. 2. Many movie stars have opened their micro blogs, ________ they share ideas and feelings with their fans. A. when. B. that. C. which. D. where. 3. It is not a good idea to criticize someone in front of others, which can easily cause _____. A. astonishment B. embarrassment C. emergency D. amusement 4. These pills should ________. You’ll feel much better in no time. A. pull their weight B. do the trick C. put you on the spot D. let off steam 5. The doctors and nurses managed ______ the lives of patients, though they didn’t have enough medicine. A. saving B. saved C. to save D. save 6. Similarly, such developments are making the line between art and technology less ______. A. worthy B. enthusiastic C. distinct D. delightful 7. Citywalk not only offers a way for young people to interact with a city but also provides them with a new social scene, ________ people ________ the same interests and ideas can easily make friends. A. where; sharing B. which; share C. where; shared D. which; to share 8. All citizens who have reached the age of 18 have the right to vote, ________ race, sex, occupation, family background, religious belief, or education. A. against B. regardless of C. in spite of D. even though 9. —Over the past 60 years, China’s high-speed railway ______ fast. —That’s true. The project of Jinan-Zhengzhou High-speed Railway ______ by the end of this year. A. has developed; will be completed B. is developing; will complete C. has developed; will complete D. is developing; will be completed 10. ______ my weak spots can make me become a better person. A. Knowing B. Having been known C. Known D. To be known 第二节：完型填空(共15小题; 每小题1分，满分15分) 阅读下面短文，掌握其大意，然后从26~40各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 It was around 3:30 p. m. on Sunday when Talavera saw the children fall into the water from her room’s window. “Before I even realized it, I was out there on the middle of the pond, ____11____ two kids out,” Talavera, 23, said at a news conference on Monday. “Nobody was really outside except me,” she added. All Talavera could think during the incident was “Save the kids”. But as she ____12____ the third child, the ice gave way beneath her and Talavera, too, found herself in the 15-foot-deep pond. She tried to pull herself out, ____13____ the ice was too slick (光滑), so she tried hard to stay afloat as she struggled to hold the unconscious girl’s head above the____14____ . She ____15____managed to get back onto the surface and pull the 6-year-old to____16____. As the girl began to breathe on her own, the fire-rescue team arrived and took her to the____17____. As of Monday afternoon, she is in ____18____but steady condition in the ICU at Denver Health Medical Center, authorities said, adding that doctors expect her to____19____. “The fact that she witnessed these kids fall in there and her _____20_____ reaction… and putting her life _____21_____to help the kids to make sure that they could survive is _____22_____,” Police officer Blaine Moulton said. Moulton added that the incident should be a reminder to parents to_____23_____ their children on ice safety. Recognizing Talnvera’s bravery at the news conference moved firefighter Corey Sutton, who has four sons, to _____24_____. “What she did was amazing,” he said. “We were back at the fire station talking about how _____25_____she was... and gosh, I hope if this happened to one of my boys, that somebody like her was close by.” 11. A. ordering B. pulling C. pushing D. forcing 12. A. reached for B. stepped forward C. went over D. turned down 13. A. and B. while C. but D. despite 14. A. surface B. pond C. house D. room 15. A. occasionally B. eventually C. previously D. obviously 16. A. comfort B. fortune C. life D. safety 17. A. pond B. town C. hospital D. conference 18. A. negotiable B. balanced C. dramatic D. serious 19. A. survive B. treat C. walk D. run 20. A. favorable B. quick C. negative D. violent 21. A. under pressure B. under control C. at risk D. at peace 22. A. puzzling B. frustrating C. amazing D. interesting 23. A. benefit B. educate C. ban D. scold 24. A. sorrow B. joy C. smiles D. tears 25. A. brave B. happy C. lucky D. grateful 第三部分：阅读理解(共15 小题; 每小题2分; 满分30分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出最佳答案。 A I do think that a book can inspire ideas and ways of thinking that have the power to transform our lives. Here are some books to serve the purpose. Thinking, Fast and slow Daniel Kahneman is a Nobel Prize winner who has written an amazing book that dives into the mysterious world of our conscious and unconscious thinking patterns. By reading this book, you’ll gain a deeper understanding about how to make decisions and react to certain things in your life. Yes, this is a super thick book that seems challenging, but somehow the author makes it accessible and really fun to read. The Power of Habit Written by award-winning New York Times business reporter Charles Duhigg, this book is an awesome mix of research, stories, and revelations(启示) about habits: how we form them, how we can change them, and how knowledge about human habits is transforming everything. The Road Less Traveled The first words in this classic and powerful book are: Life is difficult. Without hiding the true realities of life which is filled with conflicts, difficulties, and challenging decisions, M. Scott Peck guides us to a deeper level of self-understanding and creates a path we can follow to a fuller, more peaceful life. The Power of Now The key message of the book is simple and powerful: The way to true happiness is through learning to live in the now, without reliving the past or racing to the future. Eckhart Tolle helps us understand how our thoughts and emotions get in the way and what to do about it. 26. What do we learn about Thinking, Fast and Slow? A. It’s too abstract to understand. B. It helps readers to make decisions. C. It divides our thinking patterns into different types. D. It enables readers to understand themselves better. 27. Whose book is helpful for a person who wants to quit smoking? A. Daniel Kahneman’s B. Charles Duhigg’s C. M. Scott Peck’s D. Eckhart Tolle’s 28. What is The Road Less Traveled mainly about? A. The challenges of life. B. A path to a better life. C. The author’s understanding of humans. D. The best way to settle conflicts. 29. Which book tells us the way to achieve true happiness? A. Thinking, Fast and Slow B. The Power of Habit C. The Power of Now D. The Road Less Traveled 30. What do these books above have in common? A. They are classic and refreshing. B. They are adventurous and challenging. C. They are accessible and full of fun. D. They are inspiring and helpful. B As I walked down the street on the first day in Dubai last year, the hot air mixed with my excitement, reminding me that I was now in a mysterious habitat. With the curiosity of wanting to try some Arabian food, I excitedly went to a local restaurant. Unexpectedly, an incident happened. The guard standing outside the restaurant said to me, “Now it is the special festival for Muslims called Eid, during which Muslims go on fasting. Eating is banned before sunset.”“But I am only a tourist, not a Muslim. You could not restrict my liberty to have dinner,” I argued. He firmly answered, “The tradition of Islam is the same for everyone in Dubai. Once you step on the ground of Abu Dhabi, you should, and you must, obey the rule.” Listening to his response, my disappointment turned into annoyance. As a person who knew nothing about Islam, I felt that their customs seemed quite unusual. Back to the hotel,I began to search for the information of Eid and came to know that every year there is a period of time that Muslims go on fasting until sunset. For Muslims, the fasting is to purify themselves both physically and mentally. Glancing over the information about Eid, I felt guilty about getting annoyed with the guard. I realized that I should constantly understand and respect others’ customs and beliefs. Although sometimes the beliefs of people from various backgrounds are quite hard to accept, understanding the situation better before solving conflicts is much more effective. Only by truly accepting others’ customs could I learn from the value of their beliefs. I understood the importance of being determined to one’s belief, while at the same time learning to possess a passionate attitude towards others. 31. What did the author do on the first day in Dubai? A He enjoyed a delicious Arabian meal. B. He made an appointment with the guard. C. He argued with a guard outside a local restaurant. D He stayed in the hotel because of the hot weather. 32. What does the underlined phrase“go on fasting” in Paragraph 2 mean? A. Clean the whole room. B. Stop eating in a period. C. Refuse to eat in a day. D. Enjoy some entertainments. 33. How did the guard in the restaurant talk to the author? A. Enthusiastically. B. Rudely. C. Seriously. D. Impolitely. 34. Why do Muslims fast? A. Muslim fasting is to purify (净化) the body and soul. B. No eating is allowed before sunset in Muslim countries. C. Muslims feel guilty to eat before sunset. D. They will be disappointed and annoyed when eating before sunset. 35. What can we infer from the last paragraph about the author? A. He apologized to the guard. B. He believed in Islam after the trip. C. He regretted arguing with the guard. D. He changed Muslim customs and beliefs. C Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with zoo or aquarium animals? Kylene, an animal care specialist from Sea World San Diego, who cared for the African penguins at Sea World for many years. Over the past several years, the South African penguins have been on the decrease in numbers. A hundred years ago, there were about 1 million African penguins, but since then their population has decreased to under 100,000. Scientists predict the population could fall as low as 50,000 over the next 20 years if we don’t do anything. Some scientists think the changing ocean temperatures have caused the penguins’ food supply to disappear. Humans have also disturbed the penguins’ wild habitats and collected their eggs. And humans have also been collecting guano (the waste passed from the sea birds’ bodies), which can be added to the soil to make plants grow more successfully. As a result, humans damage their natural nest-digging sites. Without the piles of guano the penguins used to build their nests, they’ ve been forced to nest on open ground. Some other scientists think the slight increase in air temperature on the islands has had an impact on the penguins’ success rate of hatching their eggs. No matter what the reason is, South African penguin’s population is falling, and scientists need to find a way to stop the decline. Working with other zoos in the country, Kylene did what she could to help protect the South African penguins. Through Kylene’s efforts and the efforts of the people like her at many penguin conservation organizations in South Africa, these little penguins have a chance for a better tomorrow. 36. What has happened to the South African penguins over the past years? A. The penguin’s population has greatly declined. B. They’ ve begun to lose the habitat completely. C. They have done great harm to the natural environment. D. They have been hunted by humans for money-making. 37. What is the third paragraph mainly about? A. The importance of penguins’ return. B. The causes of penguins’ decrease. C. The efforts of some scientists. D. The necessity of penguins’ existence. 38. What does Kylene do? A. A zoo keeper. B. A bio-scientist. C. An animal care specialist. D. An environmental expert. 39. What is guano used for by humans? A. The food supply. B. The building materials. C. The good shelter. D. The farming fertilizer. 40. What is the author’s attitude towards the future of the South African penguins? A Worried. B. Doubtful. C. Hopeful. D. Uncertain. 第II卷 (非选择题，三部分，共30分) 第一部分：语篇填空(共10小题，每小题0.5分，满分5分) 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Success rarely happens overnight. A lot of highly successful writers have___41___( previous) faced rejection. When J. K. Rowling first received rejection letter, she stuck it on the wall, thinking she had something ___42___ common with famous writers. She spent years ___43___ ( survive) on little money. Although many publishers rejected her, one publisher eventually agreed to print 500 copies of her first book, Harry Potter, ___44___ has achieved global success. J. D. Salinger started writing in high school. Despite___45___ ( reject) from publishers, he refused to give up . Even when serving in the US Army during the Second World War, he worked on the novel. When it was finally published, the book became an ___46___( immediately) best-seller and sold millions and millions of copies. Three sisters from England dreamt of seeing their words ___47___( publish), but at that time, women were not encouraged to become writers. The three sisters didn’t stop trying and even wrote a book under male names. Today their works are regarded ___48___ classics of world literature. Talent is not enough ___49___ ( guarantee) success. ____50____ ( persevere) is the key. 第二部分：阅读表达(共5小题，每小题2分，满分10分) 阅读下面短文，并根据短文内容完成下列各题。 I recently returned from a language study trip to Seoul, Korea, where I had a great time but also experienced some culture shock. Luckily, I had learned about the three phases (阶段) of culture shock before. More importantly, I had learned that they would pass. Phase one of culture shock is excitement at being in a new and different place. Nothing is boring; everything is interesting every day. I found in Seoul how interesting it is to be in a foreign country, where almost everyone looked different from me and people spoke a different language, how fun it is to have the chance to practice the language in stores and restaurants, and how great it is to order delicious Korean food for a reasonable price and pay no tip! Then, phase two sets in. That’s when the excitement wears off, and you begin to feel the frustrations (挫折) of living in a foreign culture. I could speak to people in short phrases and sentences, comment on the weather, or get simple directions. But I couldn’t really talk. I had a hard time finding what I needed. Besides, Korean food became dull to me after a while. I began to find ways to deal with my issues, which is the third phase of culture shock. I found things I liked, things in the foreign culture that made life pleasant. I loved the baths in Korea—so relaxing. So I went to the Dragon Hill Spa in Seoul. I became a frequent visitor to a nice coffee shop. I went to see the palace with a Secret Garden, which sounded attractive. I did not, however, go to all the palaces, temples or museums. That would have been boring for me. The other part of Phase 3 is acceptance. I wanted to bury myself in Korean culture, but I did not love everything. I had to accept that reality. Knowing what I didn’t like, then accepting it, made me enjoy more what I did like. 51. Why did the author go to Korea? (no more than 5 words) ____________________________________________________________________________ 52. What does the underlined words in Paragraph 3 probably mean? (1 word) ____________________________________________________________________________ 53. Why was the author frustrated in Korea? (no more than 10 words) ____________________________________________________________________________ 54. How did the author get to enjoy his life in Korea? (no more than 10 words) ____________________________________________________________________________ 55. Would you like to study abroad? Please explain. (no more than 20 words) ____________________________________________________________________________ 第三部分：书面表达(满分15分) 56. 假设你是明启中学的李华，最近伊恩在线杂志发表了一篇文章，文中询问，在公众眼中，什么样的人适合做年轻人的榜样（role model）。请你写封信给该杂志社，推荐一位你认为适合做榜样的名人（celebrity）。你的文章须包括： 1) 简单介绍这位名人； 2) 为什么这位名人适合做年轻人的榜样。 注意： 1.词数80左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear editor, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours sincerely, Li Hua 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$