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大理州民族中学2024-2025学年上学期期中考 高二英语 本试卷共四个部分,满分150分，考试用时120分钟. 第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did Sara do yesterday? A. She swam in the lake. B. She did some sunbathing. C. She dived under the water. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Sara, did you enjoy yourself swimming in the lake yesterday? W: Yes. The water was very soft on my skin and refreshing. It was a little bit cool but not too cold. It was a nice feeling because the sun was burning. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where did Harry see Jane’s brother yesterday? A. At the supermarket. B. In the park. C. On a plane. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】M: Hi Jane. I saw your brother in the park yesterday. Isn’t he usually at work at the supermarket during the week? W: Normally, Mike’d be there, Harry. But he’s on holiday this week. Oh, I think he’ll board a plane in just several minutes. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers probably going to do? A. Borrow a musical. B. Go on a picnic. C. Watch a video. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Look at those black clouds. I don’t think it’s a good idea to go on a picnic. M: You’re right. Why don’t we watch a video at home? I borrowed a good musical from Jim yesterday. W: Why not? I love musicals. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Hi, Mike, what seems to be the trouble? M: I’ve got a really bad sore throat and my head hurts. My muscles ache and I have no energy. W: Let me take your temperature. Let’s see ... You’re running a fever. Let me take a look at your throat. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Their experience. B. An interviewee. C. A magazine. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Have you finished the interview? M: Yeah. He said he used to be a magazine reporter when he was in college. W: So he’s quite fit for the job, I believe? M: No, you misunderstand me. What I’m saying is he lacks full-time work experience. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. Where are the speakers? A. At a bakery. B. At a restaurant. C. At a supermarket. 7. What should the woman pay for? A. A cheese pizza. B. A glass of milk. C. A chocolate cake. 【答案】6. B 7. A 【解析】 【原文】M: Would you like some dessert today, madam? We have a very delicious chocolate cake, or you can choose one of our famous pies. W: That sounds good, but I’m very full. I think I’d just like the bill, please. M: Certainly. And here is the bill. W: Excuse me, but I think somebody made a mistake. I’m being charged too much. M: Can you explain the problem to me, madam? W: I didn’t ask for any drink, but it says here that I ordered a glass of milk. And I had a cheese pizza, not a vegetable one. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the man going to attend? A. A wedding. B. A business event. C. An anniversary party. 9. What does the man agree to adjust? A. The color of his jacket. B. The style of his shirt buttons. C. The sleeve length of his jacket. 【答案】8. A 9. C 【解析】 【原文】W: I’m happy to hear about your friend’s wedding, sir. For your jacket, would you like a more traditional three-button or a modern two-button? M: Let’s go with a two-button. I’m not as slim as I used to be, you know. W: No problem, sir. And for your white shirt? Would you like your shirt to show past your jacket sleeves (袖子)? If so, we’ll have to adjust the sleeve length of the jacket by a half of an inch. M: Sure, let’s do that. I think it makes me look more fashionable. W: I completely agree. And at least this will work for anniversary parties and business events as well. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Why is the man unhappy? A. He made a serious mistake at work. B. He quarreled with Mr. Scott. C. He missed a hiking trip. 11. What does the woman think of the man? A. Mean. B. Careless. C. Impolite. 12. What will the man do next? A. Call Mr. Scott. B. Make a complaint. C. Contact his customer. 【答案】10. A 11. B 12. A 【解析】 【原文】W: You look really upset. You told me that you went hiking this morning, didn’t you? Are you too tired? M: No. Actually I made a big mistake. And my boss Mr. Scott was really angry with me. W: What’s that? M: I had sent the wrong goods to a customer so that we lost a lot of money. W: How come? M: I made a mistake in putting the address on the parcel. I didn’t do it on purpose. W: Take your job seriously. Always be careful in doing things. M: Alright. I promise I will. I feel really guilty about my mistake. W: It’s useless to regret the thing that has been done. M: I have apologized to Mr. Scott. W: That’s not enough. Give a phone call to Mr. Scott and ask him if we can do something to make up for him. M: I’ll do it at once. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why did the man go to Maria’s school last Friday? A. To interview her headmaster. B. To visit the library. C. To attend a speech. 14. When will Maria go shopping? A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon. 15. What is the man busy doing? A. Doing the housework. B. Preparing for a party. C. Writing a report. 16. What will Maria probably do next? A. Have fun with Tina. B. Clean the living room. C. Invite friends to the party 【答案】13. C 14. A 15. C 16. B 【解析】 【原文】W: Dad, my birthday is coming. Do you remember my birthday? M: Sure, Maria. This Saturday. W: Well, I’d like to have a party in our house this Saturday evening. M: Good idea. Who are you going to invite? W: Some friends, especially Tina, you know, she helps me a lot. And we often go to the movies and library together. You saw her in the hall last Friday when you came to our school for a speech. M: Quite right. I will give you $300 and you can buy something you need for the party. W: Thank you, Dad. I’ll go to the supermarket to buy something with Mum this afternoon. M: Well, this morning please help me do some housework, which your mum asked me to do. You know, I interviewed your headmaster yesterday, and I am occupied with the report now. I have to hand it in to the editor tomorrow morning. W: Of course, I will help you, Dad. What do I have to do for you? M: You need to clean our living room. W: OK. 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. When was the 44th contest held? A. In 2016. B. In 2017. C. In 2018. 18. What role does Safeway play in the contest? A. It provides the prizes. B. It judges the pumpkins. C. It teaches pumpkin growers. 19. What is the requirement for the maximum prize? A. Being larger than the others. B. Being over 2, 624 pounds. C. Being the prettiest. 20. How much did Steven Daletas get in 2018’s contest? A. $15,190. B. $19,150. C. $30,000 【答案】17. B 18. A 19. B 20. A 【解析】 【17题详解】 此题为听力题，解析略。 【18题详解】 此题为听力题，解析略。 【19题详解】 此题为听力题，解析略。 【20题详解】 此题为听力题，解析略。 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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Toronto is a city of neighborhoods, so wherever you are in Toronto, you’re bound to find yourself surrounded by shopping, dining and culture experiences unique to that specific area. Toronto’s CN Tower It’s one of the world’s tallest structures at 1,815 feet and the glassed-in elevators offer visitors a sense of just how high that is. In the tower’s 360 Restaurant, diners sit on a floor that performs a full cycle every 72 minutes, guaranteeing different views of the city with each bite of meal. Plus, if you order dishes at the restaurant, your entry to the CN Tower is free. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel It is one of Toronto’s oldest and most storied hotels. Since opening in 1929, it’s stood as one of the largest hotels in the British Commonwealth with 1,600 rooms. It’s also home to more than 300,000 bees, who live on the hotel’s rooftop and produce honey for the Fairmont Royal York’s dining facilities. The Toronto Islands North America’s largest urban car-free community offers plenty of green space and beaches for visitors of all ages. Those looking for exercise can explore the islands by bike while checking out the breathtaking views of Toronto’s skyline; visit the rental facility near the Centre Island ferry dock. St. Lawrence Market Voted the world’s best food market in 2012, the St. Lawrence Market complex consists of two buildings. The north building plays host to weekly Saturday fanner’s markets, while in the south building, open every day except Sunday and Monday, meat, baked goods, jewelry...are on offer. One of Toronto’s most iconic (标志性的) breakfasts — the pea-meal bacon sandwich is considered a signature dish. 21. Where can you have a bird’s eye-view of Toronto while dining? A. Toronto’s CN Tower. B. St. Lawrence Market. C. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. D. The Toronto Islands. 22. What do the four attractions share in common? A. Great fame. B. Fantastic dishes. C. Breathtaking views. D. Diverse cultures. 23. From which is the text probably taken? A. A novel. B. A travel guide. C. A news report. D. An advertisement. 【答案】21. A 22. A 23. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章介绍了多伦多的四处旅游景点。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Toronto’s CN Tower”部分中的“In the tower’s 360 Restaurant, diners sit on a floor that performs a full cycle every 72 minutes, guaranteeing different views of the city with each bite of meal.(在塔楼的360餐厅，用餐者坐在每72分钟完成一个完整的循环的楼层上，保证每一口饭都能看到不同的城市景观)”可知，在Toronto's CN Tower用餐时可以鸟瞰多伦多。故选A。 【22题详解】 推理判断题。根据“Toronto’s CN Tower”部分中的“It's one of the world's tallest structures at 1,815 feet and the glassed-in elevators offer visitors a sense of just how high that is(它是世界上最高的建筑物之一，高1815英尺，玻璃电梯让游客感受到它有多高）”、“The Fairmont Royal York Hotel”部分中的“It is one of Toronto's oldest and most storied hotels. Since opening in 1929, it's stood as one of the largest hotels in the British Commonwealth with 1,600 rooms.(它是多伦多最古老、最有名的酒店之一。自1929年开业以来，它一直是中东英联邦最大的酒店之一，拥有1600间客房)”、“The Toronto Islands”部分中的“North America's largest urban car-free community offers plenty of green space and beaches for visitors of all ages(北美最大的城市无车社区为所有年龄的游客提供了大量的绿色空间和海滩)”以及“St. Lawrence Market”部分中的“Voted the world's best food market in 2012, the St. Lawrence Market complex consists of two buildings(St. Lawrence Market被评为2012年世界上最好的食品市场，由两栋建筑组成)”可知，这四处景点都是世界或当地之最，可推理出它们都非常有名。故选A。 【23题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段“Toronto is a city of neighborhoods, so wherever you are in Toronto, you’re bound to find yourself surrounded by shopping, dining and culture experiences unique to that specific area.( 多伦多是一个由各个社区组成的城市，所以无论你在多伦多的哪个地方，你都会发现你周围有购物、餐饮和文化体验，这些都是那个特定地区独有的)”以及“Toronto’s CN Tower(多伦多的加拿大国家电视塔)”、“The Fairmont Royal York Hotel(费尔蒙特皇家约克酒店)”、“The Toronto Islands(多伦多群岛)”可知，文章主要介绍了四个多伦多的景点，由此推测，文章可能出自旅游指南。故选B。 B I was excited to take my rescue Beagle (比格犬) to the river the other day, as it’s within walking distance of our new home. Having spent her first six years in a cage, Georgie had never seen a body of water, and I wanted to get there before sunset to watch her experience it. I was growing increasingly impatient about all the stops her little Beagle nose required. She inspected (检查) the grass, dirt, and trees, and licked (舔) whatever was stuck to the road. These were all new discoveries for her, and she took her time studying them. When I accepted that it was fruitless to hurry her along, I whipped out my cell phone and began texting. I thought that I needed something to do while Georgie was slowing us down. Then, for some reason, I heard the cicadas (蝉), and I remembered that the sound of cicadas is my favorite sound in the world. That awakened something buried within me that longed for the simple pleasures that had been replaced by technology. I made a conscious decision to be present, and to enjoy the journey to the river Just like Georgie. Now, I admired the flowers and the winding ivy on our path. I smelled the grass and the flowers, and the dirt and the air. I treasured each one equally, as if discovering them for the first time. As we neared our destination I realized something even more important: It didn’t matter if we even reached the river. Why must there always be a destination? Georgie had no idea that we had a destination. She was present for the journey, and she savored every bit of that sweet experience. There was no race and no finish line. Now I’m not sure who rescued whom. 24. Why did the author take out the cellphone? A. To kill time B. To photograph sunset C. To deal with important texts D. To record cicadas’ sound 25. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. How I enjoyed the journey B. What I saw on the way C. Why I traveled to the river D. Whether I reached my destination 26. What does the underlined word “savored” mean? A. spotted B. expected C. enjoyed D. deserved 27. What is the best title for the text? A. Say Goodbye To Cellphones B. Think Like A Dog C. Learn To Get Along With Pets D. Travel Toward Destinations 【答案】24. A 25. A 26. C 27. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述了作者学着像自己的小狗Georgie一样享受旅程的经历。 【24题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“When I accepted that it was fruitless to hurry her along, I whipped out my cell phone and began texting. I thought that I needed something to do while Georgie was slowing us down.(当我接受了催促她是徒劳的时候，我掏出手机开始发短信。我觉得在Georgie让我们慢下来的时候我需要找点事干)”可知，作者拿出手机是为了消磨时间。故选A。 【25题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段第一句“I made a conscious decision to be present, and to enjoy the journey to the river Just like Georgie.(我有意识地决定活在当下，像Georgie一样享受去河边的旅程)”以及第四段主要内容为描述作者的旅途可知，第四段主要讲述了作者如何享受这次旅行。故选A。 【26题详解】 词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Georgie had no idea that we had a destination. She was present for the journey, and she savored every bit of that sweet experience.( Georgie不知道我们有目的地。Georgie是这次旅行的亲历者，她savored这次甜蜜经历的点点滴滴)”可知，划线词是谓语动词，其宾语的中心词为experience，本段的内容是作者在旅程中从自己的狗身上得出的感悟，狗狗不知道什么目的地，她只是全身心投入其中，享受着旅程。由此推知划线词意思为“享受”。故选C。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第四段第一句“I made a conscious decision to be present, and to enjoy the journey to the river Just like Georgie.(我有意识地决定活在当下，像Georgie一样享受去河边的旅程)”以及阅读全文可知，本文主要讲述了作者学着像自己的狗狗一样享受旅程的经历。B选项“像狗狗一样思考”作为本文标题最佳。故选B。 C The parents of a young man with Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) have made an incredible move to set up his future after he faced constant rejections when looking for work. After graduation, Anthony, 19-year-old, should have faced multiple career choices about which door to open, but when he actually tried those doors, one after the other, it was locked. Danijela and John Vrkic, from Canberra, were genuinely concerned about their son's future. It was rather difficult for people with a disability, especially those with an intellectual disability, to find any type of work. Inspired by their son, they decided to leave their respective careers behind to build a business. Mrs. Vrkic got to work armed with her traditional family recipe for "krofhe'', or doughnuts (甜甜圈)，which dates back over four generations. She tested the market by sharing her homemade krofne at her previous office with colleagues and friends. Fortunately, it proved to be a hit. After four years in business, there are Krofine Canberra pop-up shops at a number of shopping centres, and an online store is also available. Today, Krofne is a much loved, disability-inclusive family business and a social enterprise in Canberra. Employment opportunities for people with special needs have been generated. The specially designed KINECT program has highlighted how important it is for people with a disability to feel valued and included in the community. Mrs. Vrkic is an incredibly passionate advocate for inclusivity. She feels if somebody has a disability, it doesn't necessarily mean that they can't work. What she would like to see is for Australia to be inclusive—that every organisation understands and employs the disabled. That is her goal. On the International Day of People with Disabilities, Mrs. Vrkic was invited to speak at Parliament House. She said, “We're a very small fish in the sea, if our business can do it, why can't other people ?” 28. What did the parents do incredibly? A. They made doughnuts to sell. B. They raised a child with a disability. C. They quit their jobs to help their son. D. They weren't discouraged after losing jobs. 29. Why were Mrs. Vrkic's doughnuts popular? A. Because she drew the inspiration from her son. B. Because she followed the recipe passed down in her family. C. Because she applied the technique learned from her previous job. D. Because she got assistance from her previous colleagues and friends. 30. Which of the following words can best describe Mrs. Vrkic? A. Caring and ambitious. B. Elegant and determined. C. Humorous and brave. D. Passionate and curious. 31. What can be inferred from Mrs. Vrkic's saying? A. Her success can be followed. B. Her business needs to be expanded. C. Every business can succeed with united efforts. D. Every business can offer the disabled assistance. 【答案】28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 【解析】 【分析】本文是记叙文。文章讲述了患有唐氏综合征的Anthony求职屡屡遭拒，他的父母为了帮助他，辞职创业，并成立了公司推行包容残疾这一理念。 【28题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“The parents of a young man with Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) have made an incredible move to set up his future after he faced constant rejections when looking for work.(一名患有唐氏综合征的年轻人在求职屡遭拒绝后，他的父母为了他的未来做出了不可思议的决定) ”和第二段“Inspired by their son, they decided to leave their respective careers behind to build a business. (受到儿子经历的启示，他们决定辞去各自的事业去创业)”可知，为了帮助儿子，他们做了一件令人难以置信的事，辞去各自的工作去创业。故选C项。 【29题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“Mrs. Vrkic got to work armed with her traditional family recipe for "krofhe'', or doughnuts (甜甜圈), which dates back over four generations.(Vrkic夫人开始用她的传统家庭食谱制作甜甜圈，这种食谱可以追溯到四代人以前)”可知，Vrkic夫 人用的是独一无二的四代祖传食谱，这也是她的甜甜圈受欢迎的原因。故选B项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据第四段“Mrs. Vrkic is an incredibly passionate advocate for inclusivity. She feels if somebody has a disability, it doesn't necessarily mean that they can't work.(Vrkic夫人是包容性的热情倡导者。她觉得如果一个人有残疾，并不一定意味着他们不能工作) ”可知，Vrkic夫人关爱残疾人，有爱心，再结合“What she would like to see is for Australia to be inclusive—that every organisation understands and employs the disabled. That is her goal.(她希望看到的是澳大利亚的包容性——每个组织都理解并雇佣残疾人。这就是她的目标) ”可知，Vrkic夫人有抱负，有理想，她希望把对残疾的包容这一理念在全澳大利亚推广。故选A项。 【31题详解】 推理判断题。根据结合上文和第五段Vrkic夫人的话“We're a very small fish in the sea, if our business can do it, why can't other people?(我们是海里的一条小鱼，如果我们的公司能做到，为什么别人不能呢?)”可推知，Vrkic 夫人认为自己的公司能做到对残疾的包容，其它公司也能，即所有的公司都可以为残疾人提供帮助。故选D项。 D When you go abroad you’re going to experience new cultures, people, food, music and probably a new language. Everything and everyone you meet is new. Experts say it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. “Culture shock” is the term (术语) these experts use when talking about the feelings that people have in a new environment. There are three stages of culture shock, say the experts. In the first stage, the newcomers like their new environment. Then, when the fresh experience dies, they begin to hate the city, the country, the people, and everything else. In the last stage, the newcomers begin to adjust to their surroundings and, as a result, enjoy their life more. There are some obvious factors in culture shock. The weather may be unpleasant. The customs may be different. The public service systems — the telephones, post office, or transportation — may be difficult to work out. The simplest things seem to be big problems. The language may be difficult. Who feels culture shock? Everyone does in this way or that. But culture shock surprises most people. Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who never had any difficulties in their own community. Coming to a new country, these people find they do not have the same settled positions. They find themselves without any identity. They have to build a new self-image. Culture shock leads to a feeling of disorientation (迷失方向). This feeling may be homesickness. When homesick, people feel like staying inside all the time. They want to protect themselves from the strange environment, and create an escape inside their room for a sense of safety. This escape does solve the problem of culture shock for the short term, but it does nothing to make the person familiar with the culture. Getting to know the new environment and gaining experience — these are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock. 32. When people move to a new country, they _______. A. will adapt to their new surroundings with difficulty B. have well prepared for the new surroundings C. will adapt to the culture of the country quickly D. will never be familiar with the culture of the country 33. According to the passage factors that cause culture shock include all of the followings except _______. A. language communication B. weather conditions and customs C. public service systems D. homesickness 34. According to the passage, the more successful you are at home, _______. A. the fewer difficulties you may have abroad B. the more difficulties you may have abroad C. the more money you will earn abroad D. the less homesick you may feel abroad 35. The writer tells us that the best way to overcome culture shock is to _______. A. protect ourselves from unfamiliar environment B. develop a strange sense of self-protection C. get familiar with new culture D. return to our own country 【答案】32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了文化冲击的相关内容，主要包括其术语概念、影响因素、受影响人群及解决方法。 【32题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段中“Experts say it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. (专家说，适应一种新文化的生活并不容易)”可知，当人们搬到一个新的国家时，他们会很难适应新环境。故选A项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据第三段“There are some obvious factors in culture shock. The weather may be unpleasant. The customs may be different. The public service systems — the telephones, post office, or transportation — may be difficult to work out. The simplest things seem to be big problems. The language may be difficult. (文化冲击有一些明显的因素。天气可能不太好。习俗可能不同。公共服务系统——电话、邮局或交通——可能很难搞清楚。最简单的事情似乎成了大问题。语言可能很难)”可知，造成文化冲击的因素包括天气状况、习俗、公共服务系统和语言交流，不包括乡愁。故选D项。 【34题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who never had any difficulties in their own community. (文化冲击最严重的往往是那些在自己的社区中从未遇到过任何困难的人)”可知，你在国内越成功，你在国外遇到的困难就越多。故选B项。 【35题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段中“Getting to know the new environment and gaining experience — these are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock. (了解新环境，积累经验——这些都是解决文化冲击问题的长期办法)”可知，作者告诉我们克服文化冲击的最好方法是熟悉新的文化。故选C项。 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。 Food plays an essential role in our lives and rightfully so: The food we eat is related to our culture. ___36___. Don’t believe me? Here’s why food is the best way to understand a culture: ___37___ It doesn’t matter where you’re from-you have to eat. Your social culture most likely developed from the need to eat. Once they surpassed hunting and gathering, many early civilizations organized themselves in ways that promoted food distribution and production. That also meant that the animals, land and resources you were near governed what you’d consume and how you’d prepare and cook it. Food preservation techniques are unique to climates and lifestyles. Ever wonder why the process to preserve meat is so different around the world? ___38___. In Morocco, if preserved correctly, Khlea, a dish, is still good for two years when stored at room temperature. That makes much sense in Morocco, which has had a strong nomadic(游牧的)population, desert landscape, and extremely warm, dry temperatures. The main local cuisines illustrate historical eating patterns. Some societies have cuisines that are entirely based on meat, and others are almost entirely plant-based. India’s cuisine is extremely varied from region to region, with meat and wheat heavy dishes in the far north, to spectacular fish delicacies in the east, to rice-based vegetarian diets in the south. ___39___. Food tourism. ___40___. A food tourist won’t just focus on having a pint at Oktoberfest, but will be interested in learning the German beer making process, and possibly how they can make their own fresh beer. Since their interest in food is more than meal deep, the tourists have the chance to learn local preparation techniques that can lead to other aspects of a particular region’s culture. A. Food affects the civilization B. Food is a universal necessity C. And the western part is home to strict vegetarians D. Some people have a trip just for enjoying the food E. It has to do with local resources, needs, and climates F. You can learn much about a particular culture by exploring their food G. Some people have taken the combination of food and culture to a new level 【答案】36. F 37. B 38. E 39. C 40. G 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了为什么食物是了解文化最佳方式。 【36题详解】 根据上文“Food plays an essential role in our lives and rightfully so: The food we eat is related to our culture.(食物在我们的生活中扮演着至关重要的角色，因此：我们吃的食物与我们的文化有关)”和下文“Here’s why food is the best way to understand a culture:(以下是为什么食物是了解一种文化的最佳方式)”可知，我们吃的食物和我们的文化有关，且下文介绍了为什么食物是了解文化的最佳方式。由此可知，我们可以通过食物探索文化。F项“You can learn much about a particular culture by exploring their food(你可以通过探索他们的食物来了解一个特定的文化)”符合题意，承上启下。故选F。 【37题详解】 空处为本段小标题。根据下文“It doesn’t matter where you’re from-you have to eat. Your social culture most likely developed from the need to eat. Once they surpassed hunting and gathering, many early civilizations organized themselves in ways that promoted food distribution and production. That also meant that the animals, land and resources you were near governed what you’d consume and how you’d prepare and cook it.(你来自哪里并不重要——你必须吃东西。你的社会文化很可能是从吃的需求发展而来的。一旦他们超越了狩猎和采集，许多早期文明就以促进食物分配和生产的方式组织起来。这也意味着你周围的动物、土地和资源决定了你吃什么，以及你如何准备和烹饪)”可知，食物是必须的，无论你来自哪儿以及何种种社会形态。B项“Food is a universal necessity(食物是普遍的必需品)”符合本段主旨。故选B。 【38题详解】 根据上文“Ever wonder why the process to preserve meat is so different around the world?(有没有想过为什么世界各地保存肉类的过程如此不同?)”可知，上文提出保存肉类过程为什么不同的问题。由此推知，空处应对该问题做出回答。E项“It has to do with local resources, needs, and climates(这与当地的资源、需求和气候有关)”符合题意，对上文问题进行回答。故选E。 【39题详解】 空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“India’s cuisine is extremely varied from region to region, with meat and wheat heavy dishes in the far north, to spectacular fish delicacies in the east, to rice-based vegetarian diets in the south.(印度的烹饪因地区而异，在遥远的北方以肉和小麦为主，在东部以美味的鱼类为主，在南部则以米饭为主的素食)”可是，上文陈述了印度南、北、东部烹饪的特点。由此推知，下文应陈述印度西部的烹饪或饮食特点。C项“And the western part is home to strict vegetarians(而西部则是严格素食主义者的家园)”符合题意。故选C。 【40题详解】 根据下文“A food tourist won’t just focus on having a pint at Oktoberfest, but will be interested in learning the German beer making process, and possibly how they can make their own fresh beer. (美食游客不会只关注在啤酒节上喝上一品脱，他们还会对了解德国啤酒的制作过程感兴趣，可能还会对他们如何制作自己的新鲜啤酒感兴趣)”可知，美食游客不仅对当地美食感兴趣，还对美食的制作，以及自己如何制作当地美食感兴趣。由此可知，美食游客把食物和文化的联系提到的一个新的高度。G项“Some people have taken the combination of food and culture to a new level(有些人把食物和文化的结合提升到了一个新的高度)”符合题意。故选G。 第三部分：语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I grew up in a multicultural (多元文化的) family; my father was Italian, and my mother was Greek. A gift of fate (命运) ____41____ me to learn to speak both languages fluently as a child. Besides speaking their own languages, my parents often communicated in French at our dinner table. ____42____ I spoke Italian to my father and Greek to my mother, I ____43____ French at university. Being a _____44_____ individual helps me to understand and connect more deeply with people from ____45____ parts of the world. Best of all, it’s helped me to develop cultural ____46____ and patience. Here’s a(n) ____47____: One day, a Middle Eastern man ____48____ me when I visited a shop. He was able to respond to my questions and ____49____ my problem. But when I walked away from the shop, I felt uncomfortable and slightly _____50_____ because he avoided eye contact for 20 minutes. He looked sideways at the desk behind me. Never _____51_____ did he look at me while talking to me. Later, I told the incident (事件) to my friend, who _____52_____ me of a significant cultural truth of some Middle Eastern counties that I had _____53_____. I spent most of my early years in the Middle East, where males and females are taught to _____54_____ their eyes or avoid eye contact with each other. This practice is a sign of propriety (得体的举止), which can be _____55_____ for being rude by anyone unfamiliar with the culture. 41. A. required B. guided C. allowed D. cost 42. A. Until B. Since C. Unless D. While 43. A. majored in B. heard of C. agreed with D. referred to 44. A. ethnic B. diverse C. multicultural D. artistic 45. A. different B. familiar C. dangerous D. frightening 46. A. innovation B. activities C. courses D. adaptability 47. A. estimate B. example C. solution D. study 48. A. observed B. interviewed C. served D. criticized 49. A. mention B. fix C. ignore D. correct 50. A. unmoved B. lonely C. sorry D. upset 51. A. again B. once C. soon D. late 52. A. reminded B. persuaded C. charged D. warned 53. A. followed B. forgotten C. confirmed D. denied 54 A. lower B. protect C. close D. relax 55. A. banned B. reserved C. mistaken D. forgiven 【答案】41. C 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. A 46. D 47. B 48. C 49. B 50. D 51. B 52. A 53. B 54. A 55. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了拥有多元文化背景的作者如何通过语言和文化的理解，克服了与中东商店员工的文化差异带来的误解，强调了文化适应性的重要性。 【41题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：命运的恩赐让我从小就能流利地说两种语言。A. required需要；B. guided指导；C. allowed使有可能；D. cost花费。根据上文“I grew up in a multicultural (多元文化的) family; my father was Italian, and my mother was Greek.”可知，作者在一个多元文化的家庭中长大，父亲是意大利人，母亲是希腊人，这样的恩赐让从小就能流利地说两种语言，动词短语allow sb. to do sth.意为“让某人得以做某事”。故选C。 【42题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然我和父亲说意大利语，和母亲说希腊语，但我大学的专业是法语。A. Until直到；B. Since自从；C. Unless除非；D. While虽然。根据下文“I spoke Italian to my father and Greek to my mother”和“French at university”可推知，作者在学校选择学习的语言和父亲或母亲的母语都不同，应用While“虽然”表示让步关系。故选D。 【43题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：虽然我和父亲说意大利语，和母亲说希腊语，但我大学的专业是法语。A. majored in主修；B. heard of听说；C. agreed with赞同；D. referred to提及。根据下文“French at university”可推知，作者在大学主修法语，即专业是法语。故选A。 【44题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：成为一个多元文化的个体帮助我更深入地了解和联系来自世界不同地区的人。A. ethnic民族的；B. diverse多样的；C. multicultural多元文化的；D. artistic艺术的。根据上文“I grew up in a multicultural (多元文化的) family”可知，作者是一个多元文化的个体。故选C。 【45题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：成为一个多元文化的个体帮助我更深入地了解和联系来自世界不同地区的人。A. different不同的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. dangerous危险的；D. frightening吓人的。根据下文叙述的和中东商店员工沟通的经历可知，此处指了解和联系来自世界不同地区的人。故选A。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最重要的是，它帮助我培养了文化适应性和耐心。A. innovation创新；B. activities活动；C. courses课程；D. adaptability适应能力。根据下文“and patience”可推知，adaptability“适应能力”符合语境，可以和patience并列，指培养了文化适应性和耐心。故选D。 【47题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这里有一个例子。A. estimate估计；B. example例子；C. solution解决办法；D. study研究。根据下文叙述的和中东商店员工沟通，产生误解，最后误解消除的经历可知，作者给出了一个例子。故选B。 48题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，当我去一家商店时，一个中东人接待了我。A. observed观察；B. interviewed采访；C. served接待；D. criticized批评。根据下文“He was able to respond to my questions and ____9____ my problem.”可知，这个中东人接待了作者。故选C。 【49题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他能够回答我的问题并解决我的问题。A. mention提及；B. fix解决；C. ignore忽视；D. correct改正。根据上文“He was able to respond to my questions”可推知，这个中东人可以回答作者的问题，并解决作者的问题。故选B。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但当我离开商店时，我感到不舒服，有点不高兴，因为他有20分钟没有和我眼神接触。A. unmoved无动于衷的；B. lonely孤独的；C. sorry抱歉的；D. upset不高兴的。根据下文“he avoided eye contact for 20 minutes”可知，这个中东人有20分钟没有和作者眼神接触，作者身为顾客应该会有点不高兴。故选D。 【51题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：他和我说话的时候一次也不看我。A. again再次；B. once一次；C. soon很快；D. late晚，迟。根据上文“he avoided eye contact for 20 minutes”可知，这个中东人有20分钟没有和作者眼神接触，因此和作者说话时，他一次也没有看作者。故选B。 【52题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来，我把这件事告诉了我的朋友，他让我想起了一些我已经忘记的中东国家的一个重要的文化真相。A. reminded使想起；B. persuaded说服；C. charged收费；D. warned警告。根据下文“me of a significant cultural truth of some Middle Eastern counties”可推知，朋友是提醒作者这个重要的文化真相，帮助他消除误解，动词短语remind sb. of sth.意为“使某人想起某事/物”。故选A。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：后来，我把这件事告诉了我的朋友，他让我想起了一些我已经忘记的中东国家的一个重要的文化真相。A. followed跟随；B. forgotten忘记；C. confirmed证实；D. denied否认。根据上文“But when I walked away from the shop, I felt uncomfortable and slightly ____10____ because he avoided eye contact for 20 minutes.”可知，作者因为这个中东人避免和自己眼神接触而不舒服，产生了误解，由此可知，作者忘记了这个重要的文化真相。故选B。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我早年的大部分时间都在中东度过，那里的男性和女性被教导要垂下眼睛或避免与对方目光接触。A. lower降低；B. protect保护；C. close关闭；D. relax放松。根据上文“He looked sideways at the desk behind me.”可知，这个中东人总是斜眼看着作者身后的桌子，由此可知，他们是被教导要垂下眼睛。故选A。 【55题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：这种做法是得体的表现，但不熟悉这种文化的人可能会误认为这是粗鲁的行为。A. banned禁止；B. reserved预订；C. mistaken误解；D. forgiven原谅。根据上文“This practice is a sign of propriety (得体的举止)”和“for being rude by anyone unfamiliar with the culture”可推知，不熟悉这种文化的人会把这种得体的做法误认为是粗鲁的行为。故选C。 第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The famous Peking opera artist Yuan Huiqin hosted two culture talks ___56___ were called “Charm of Peking Opera” in Stockholm and St. Petersburg last year. The two sessions ___57___ (organize) by Chinese embassies and local cultural organizations. Members of Chinese embassies, famous sinologists(汉学家) and those ___58___ (show) an interest in Peking opera, attended ___59___ two culture talks. During the talks, Yuan Huiqin ___60___ (patient) shared the charm of Peking opera in more than one way. With the help of the local sinologist, ___61___ (she) talks were translated into Swedish and Russian. These words explored the concepts and artistic characteristics of ___62___ (tradition) Chinese operas, which got the audience ___63___ (experience) the distinct charm of Peking opera. In addition, young ___64___ (artist) from the China National Peking Opera Company performed classic opera selections. During the interaction of the talks, some opera lovers performed ___65___ young artists and on the spot the audience tried costumes(戏装) of Peking opera with great curiosity. 【答案】56. which/that 57. were organized 58. showing 59. the 60. patiently 61. her 62. traditional 63. to experience 64. artists 65. with 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇说明文。本文介绍了著名京剧艺术家袁惠芹去年在斯德哥尔摩和圣彼得堡主持了两次名为“京剧魅力”的文化讲座的情况。 【56题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：去年，著名京剧艺术家袁慧琴在斯德哥尔摩和圣彼得堡举办了两场被称为“京剧魅力”的文化讲座。本句为定语从句修饰先行词culture talks，且先行词在从句中做主语，指“文化讲座”故用which或that引导。故填which/that。 【57题详解】 考查时态语态。根据上文last year可知应用一般过去时，句子主要和organize之间是被动关系，故用一般过去时的被动语态。且主语为The two sessions，故谓语动词应用复数形式。故填were organized。 【58题详解】 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知show在句中作非谓语动词，与逻辑主语those构成主动关系，故用现在分词作后置定语。故填showing。 【59题详解】 考查冠词。此处特指这两个文化讲座，应用定冠词the。故填the。 【60题详解】 考查副词。修饰动词share应用副词patiently，表示“耐心地”。故填patiently。 【61题详解】 考查代词。修饰后文名词talks应用形容词性物主代词her。故填her。 【62题详解】 考查形容词。修饰名词短语Chinese operas应用形容词traditional，表示“传统的”。故填traditional。 【63题详解】 考查非谓语动词。根据短语get sb to do sth.表示“让某人做某事”后跟不定式。故填to experience。 【64题详解】 考查名词的数。artist为可数名词，前面没有冠词故应用复数名词表示泛指。故填artists。 【65题详解】 考查介词。句意：在互动的过程中，一些京剧爱好者与年轻艺术家一起表演，现场观众带着极大的好奇心试穿京剧服装。表示“与……一起”应用介词with。故填with。 【点睛】定语从句中的关系词选择，可考虑以下几点： 1、看清楚先行词的意义，就是理清先行词是指人、指物、时间、地点、原因。指物时不能用who或whom，指人时通常不用which等等。 2、看清楚关系词的句法功能，就是理清关系词是担任什么句子成分，是作主语还是宾语、是作定语还是状语等等。作定语通常用whose，有时也用which。作状语要用when, where, why。 3、看清楚定语从句的种类，就是理清是限制性定语从句还是非限制性定语从句。that、why通常不引导非限制性定语从句。 4、看清楚文体，就是理清是正式文体，还是非正式文体。是书面语体还是口语体。 如第一小题，句意：去年，著名京剧艺术家袁慧琴在斯德哥尔摩和圣彼得堡举办了两场被称为“京剧魅力”的文化讲座。本句为定语从句修饰先行词culture talks，且先行词在从句中做主语，指“文化讲座”故用which或that引导。故填which/that。 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 (满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，本周六在你所在城市的美术馆将举办徐悲鸿画展（exhibition）。你想邀请你的朋友John去参观。请你根据以下提示给他写一封邮件。要点如下： 1．写信目的，发出邀请; 2．徐悲鸿简介（中国最杰出的画家之一，以画马而闻名于世等）； 3．推荐理由； 4．期待回复。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear John, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear John How’s everything going? I’m writing to invite you to visit the exhibition of Xu Beihong’s paintings with me, which will be held in the gallery of our city. It’s well-known that Xu Beihong is considered one of China’s greatest painters. He is good at painting in the traditional Chinese style. Especially, he is famous for his lively painting of horses. In my opinion, you can not only learn something about Chinese culture and art of painting but also can broaden your horizons as well as enriching your knowledge by enjoying Xu Beihong’s works. I believe you will have a different experience. Would you like to go with me? I’m looking forward to your reply. 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给你的朋友John写一封邮件，邀请他参观本周六在你所在城市的美术馆将举办徐悲鸿画展。 【详解】1.词汇积累 认为：consider→regard 善于：be good at→be skilled in 观点：opinion→ view 回复：reply →response 2.句式拓展 句型转换 原句： I believe you will have a different experience. （宾语从句） 拓展句： I hold the belief that you will have a different experience. （同位语从句） 【点睛】【高分句型1】 I’m writing to invite you to visit the exhibition of Xu Beihong’s paintings with me, which will be held in the gallery of our city. （运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】 It’s well-known that Xu Beihong is considered one of China’s greatest painters. （运用了that引导的主语从句） 第二节（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 As a sixth grader, I found it hard to fit in and make friends. Our teacher had assigned (分派, 布置) “secret friends” for the coming week. She wrote each kid's name on a piece of paper and threw them into a glass; then we each closed our eyes and picked out one. By the middle of the week，everyone had turned this assignment into a competition to see whose secret friend could leave the best gift. It seemed that everyone was getting cool presents from their friend except me. On the last morning of our assignment. I walked into my classroom and noticed a package with a box of powder (胭脂粉). The girls sitting near me laughed at the gift I had received. What's worse, the powder had already been opened. I tried to forget about the embarrassing gift, but when I was in the bathroom during the break, the girls started speaking ill of my secret friend of giving it to me. I quickly joined in. “How terrible,” I heard myself saying “What could my friend be thinking by giving me such a stupid gift? My grandmother wouldn't even want it.” The girls laughed at my remarks (评论) and rushed out of the bathroom. I stayed to wash my hands and let water run through my fingers as I thought about what I had just said. It wasn't normal like me to say mean (刻薄的) things like that about someone. Paragraph 1: Then I saw my classmate Janet come out of a bathroom booth (厕所隔间), tears streaming down her face. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Along with my apologies, I explained the reason. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Paragraph 1: Then I saw my classmate Janet come out of a bathroom booth(厕所隔间), tears streaming down her face. She shouted at me with anger, “If you don’t want my gift you can just leave it instead of laughing at it. This is the best powder from my mum! “Before I could say a word, Janet dashed out, leaving me dumb with deep regret. But soon I clenched my fingers and made up my mind to find Janet and say sorry to her. There she was, sitting in a tree shadow wiping her eyes. Paragraph 2: Along with my apologies, I explained the reason. I was not a mean girl by judging people’s presents. The reason why I complained in front of the girls was that I wanted to fit in, having a sense of belonging in the group. Hearing my sincere words, Janet calmed herself down after constant sobs and said, “True friendship comes from genuine care and love for each other. I think that’s our teacher’s intention of this ‘secret friend’ assignment”. That day, I learned to cherish real friendship. 【解析】 【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了老师布置了“密友”的作业，所有同学都收到了很酷的礼物但作者没有，于是作者和其他同学一起在洗手间嘲笑那个糟糕的礼物，却被送礼物的同学听到。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“然后我看到我的同学珍妮特从厕所隔间里走出来，泪流满面。”可知，第一段可描写珍妮特听到作者对自己送的礼物嘲笑，并感到十分伤心。 ②由第二段首句内容“我一边道歉，一边解释了原因。”可知，第二段可描写作者向珍妮特道歉的具体行为。 2.续写线索：生气——冲出去——后悔——道歉——解释——明白作业目的 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①　嘲笑：make fun of/langht at ②　哑口无言： cats got one's tongue/at a loss for words ③　冲出去：rush out/dash out 情绪类 ①　生气：get angry/be burned up ②　后悔：in remorse/with regret ③　抱怨：cry out/find fault with 【点睛】[高分句型1]. If you don't want my gift you can just leave it instead of laughing at it.（由连词if引导条件状语从句） [高分句型2]. There she was, sitting in a tree shadow wiping her eyes.（现在分词短语作伴随状语从句） [高分句型3]. The reason why I complained in front of the girls was that I wanted to fit in, having a sense of belonging in the group. （用关系副词 why 引导定语从句，先行词是the reason 且在定语从句中作原因状语；that引导表语从句。） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null 大理州民族中学2024-2025学年上学期期中考 高二英语 本试卷共四个部分,满分150分，考试用时120分钟. 第一部分：听力（共两节，20小题；每小题1.5分，满分30分） 第一节 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15. 1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What did Sara do yesterday? A. She swam in the lake. B. She did some sunbathing. C. She dived under the water. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 Where did Harry see Jane’s brother yesterday? A. At the supermarket. B. In the park. C. On a plane. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers probably going to do? A. Borrow a musical. B. Go on a picnic. C. Watch a video. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Teacher and student. B. Mother and son. C. Doctor and patient. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What are the speakers talking about? A. Their experience. B. An interviewee. C. A magazine. 第二节 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有2至4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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有5秒钟的时间阅读各个小题；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。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6 Where are the speakers? A. At a bakery. B. At a restaurant. C. At a supermarket. 7. What should the woman pay for? A. A cheese pizza. B. A glass of milk. C. A chocolate cake. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What is the man going to attend? A. A wedding. B. A business event. C. An anniversary party. 9. What does the man agree to adjust? A. The color of his jacket. B The style of his shirt buttons. C. The sleeve length of his jacket. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Why is the man unhappy? A. He made a serious mistake at work. B. He quarreled with Mr. Scott. C. He missed a hiking trip. 11. What does the woman think of the man? A. Mean. B. Careless. C. Impolite. 12. What will the man do next? A. Call Mr. Scott. B. Make a complaint. C. Contact his customer. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Why did the man go to Maria’s school last Friday? A. To interview her headmaster. B. To visit the library. C. To attend a speech. 14. When will Maria go shopping? A. This afternoon. B. Tomorrow morning. C. Tomorrow afternoon. 15. What is the man busy doing? A. Doing the housework. B. Preparing for a party. C. Writing a report. 16. What will Maria probably do next? A. Have fun with Tina. B Clean the living room. C. Invite friends to the party 听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. When was the 44th contest held? A. In 2016. B. In 2017. C. In 2018. 18. What role does Safeway play in the contest? A. It provides the prizes. B. It judges the pumpkins. C. It teaches pumpkin growers. 19. What is the requirement for the maximum prize? A. Being larger than the others. B. Being over 2, 624 pounds. C. Being the prettiest. 20. How much did Steven Daletas get in 2018’s contest? A. $15,190. B. $19,150. C. $30,000 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、D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A Toronto is a city of neighborhoods, so wherever you are in Toronto, you’re bound to find yourself surrounded by shopping, dining and culture experiences unique to that specific area. Toronto’s CN Tower It’s one of the world’s tallest structures at 1,815 feet and the glassed-in elevators offer visitors a sense of just how high that is. In the tower’s 360 Restaurant, diners sit on a floor that performs a full cycle every 72 minutes, guaranteeing different views of the city with each bite of meal. Plus, if you order dishes at the restaurant, your entry to the CN Tower is free. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel It is one of Toronto’s oldest and most storied hotels. Since opening in 1929, it’s stood as one of the largest hotels in the British Commonwealth with 1,600 rooms. It’s also home to more than 300,000 bees, who live on the hotel’s rooftop and produce honey for the Fairmont Royal York’s dining facilities. The Toronto Islands North America’s largest urban car-free community offers plenty of green space and beaches for visitors of all ages. Those looking for exercise can explore the islands by bike while checking out the breathtaking views of Toronto’s skyline; visit the rental facility near the Centre Island ferry dock. St. Lawrence Market Voted the world’s best food market in 2012, the St. Lawrence Market complex consists of two buildings. The north building plays host to weekly Saturday fanner’s markets, while in the south building, open every day except Sunday and Monday, meat, baked goods, jewelry...are on offer. One of Toronto’s most iconic (标志性的) breakfasts — the pea-meal bacon sandwich is considered a signature dish. 21. Where can you have a bird’s eye-view of Toronto while dining? A Toronto’s CN Tower. B. St. Lawrence Market. C. The Fairmont Royal York Hotel. D. The Toronto Islands. 22. What do the four attractions share in common? A. Great fame. B. Fantastic dishes. C. Breathtaking views. D. Diverse cultures. 23. From which is the text probably taken? A. A novel. B. A travel guide. C. A news report. D. An advertisement. B I was excited to take my rescue Beagle (比格犬) to the river the other day, as it’s within walking distance of our new home. Having spent her first six years in a cage, Georgie had never seen a body of water, and I wanted to get there before sunset to watch her experience it. I was growing increasingly impatient about all the stops her little Beagle nose required. She inspected (检查) the grass, dirt, and trees, and licked (舔) whatever was stuck to the road. These were all new discoveries for her, and she took her time studying them. When I accepted that it was fruitless to hurry her along, I whipped out my cell phone and began texting. I thought that I needed something to do while Georgie was slowing us down. Then, for some reason, I heard the cicadas (蝉), and I remembered that the sound of cicadas is my favorite sound in the world. That awakened something buried within me that longed for the simple pleasures that had been replaced by technology. I made a conscious decision to be present, and to enjoy the journey to the river Just like Georgie. Now, I admired the flowers and the winding ivy on our path. I smelled the grass and the flowers, and the dirt and the air. I treasured each one equally, as if discovering them for the first time. As we neared our destination, I realized something even more important: It didn’t matter if we even reached the river. Why must there always be a destination? Georgie had no idea that we had a destination. She was present for the journey, and she savored every bit of that sweet experience. There was no race and no finish line. Now I’m not sure who rescued whom. 24. Why did the author take out the cellphone? A. To kill time B. To photograph sunset C. To deal with important texts D. To record cicadas’ sound 25. What is paragraph 4 mainly about? A. How I enjoyed the journey B. What I saw on the way C. Why I traveled to the river D. Whether I reached my destination 26. What does the underlined word “savored” mean? A. spotted B. expected C. enjoyed D. deserved 27. What is the best title for the text? A. Say Goodbye To Cellphones B. Think Like A Dog C. Learn To Get Along With Pets D. Travel Toward Destinations C The parents of a young man with Down Syndrome (唐氏综合征) have made an incredible move to set up his future after he faced constant rejections when looking for work. After graduation, Anthony, 19-year-old, should have faced multiple career choices about which door to open, but when he actually tried those doors, one after the other, it was locked. Danijela and John Vrkic, from Canberra, were genuinely concerned about their son's future. It was rather difficult for people with a disability, especially those with an intellectual disability, to find any type of work. Inspired by their son, they decided to leave their respective careers behind to build a business. Mrs. Vrkic got to work armed with her traditional family recipe for "krofhe'', or doughnuts (甜甜圈)，which dates back over four generations. She tested the market by sharing her homemade krofne at her previous office with colleagues and friends. Fortunately, it proved to be a hit. After four years in business, there are Krofine Canberra pop-up shops at a number of shopping centres, and an online store is also available. Today, Krofne is a much loved, disability-inclusive family business and a social enterprise in Canberra. Employment opportunities for people with special needs have been generated. The specially designed KINECT program has highlighted how important it is for people with a disability to feel valued and included in the community. Mrs. Vrkic is an incredibly passionate advocate for inclusivity. She feels if somebody has a disability, it doesn't necessarily mean that they can't work. What she would like to see is for Australia to be inclusive—that every organisation understands and employs the disabled. That is her goal. On the International Day of People with Disabilities, Mrs. Vrkic was invited to speak at Parliament House. She said, “We're a very small fish in the sea, if our business can do it, why can't other people ?” 28. What did the parents do incredibly? A. They made doughnuts to sell. B. They raised a child with a disability. C. They quit their jobs to help their son. D. They weren't discouraged after losing jobs. 29. Why were Mrs. Vrkic's doughnuts popular? A. Because she drew the inspiration from her son. B. Because she followed the recipe passed down in her family. C. Because she applied the technique learned from her previous job. D. Because she got assistance from her previous colleagues and friends. 30. Which of the following words can best describe Mrs. Vrkic? A. Caring and ambitious. B. Elegant and determined. C. Humorous and brave. D. Passionate and curious. 31. What can be inferred from Mrs. Vrkic's saying? A. Her success can be followed. B. Her business needs to be expanded. C. Every business can succeed with united efforts. D. Every business can offer the disabled assistance. D When you go abroad you’re going to experience new cultures, people, food, music and probably a new language. Everything and everyone you meet is new. Experts say it is not easy to get used to life in a new culture. “Culture shock” is the term (术语) these experts use when talking about the feelings that people have in a new environment. There are three stages of culture shock, say the experts. In the first stage, the newcomers like their new environment. Then, when the fresh experience dies, they begin to hate the city, the country, the people, and everything else. In the last stage, the newcomers begin to adjust to their surroundings and, as a result, enjoy their life more. There are some obvious factors in culture shock. The weather may be unpleasant. The customs may be different. The public service systems — the telephones, post office, or transportation — may be difficult to work out. The simplest things seem to be big problems. The language may be difficult. Who feels culture shock? Everyone does in this way or that. But culture shock surprises most people. Very often the people having the worst culture shock are those who never had any difficulties in their own community. Coming to a new country, these people find they do not have the same settled positions. They find themselves without any identity. They have to build a new self-image. Culture shock leads to a feeling of disorientation (迷失方向). This feeling may be homesickness. When homesick, people feel like staying inside all the time. They want to protect themselves from the strange environment, and create an escape inside their room for a sense of safety. This escape does solve the problem of culture shock for the short term, but it does nothing to make the person familiar with the culture. Getting to know the new environment and gaining experience — these are the long-term solutions to the problem of culture shock. 32. When people move to a new country, they _______. A. will adapt to their new surroundings with difficulty B. have well prepared for the new surroundings C. will adapt to the culture of the country quickly D. will never be familiar with the culture of the country 33. According to the passage, factors that cause culture shock include all of the followings except _______. A. language communication B. weather conditions and customs C. public service systems D. homesickness 34. According to the passage, the more successful you are at home, _______. A. the fewer difficulties you may have abroad B the more difficulties you may have abroad C. the more money you will earn abroad D. the less homesick you may feel abroad 35. The writer tells us that the best way to overcome culture shock is to _______. A. protect ourselves from unfamiliar environment B. develop a strange sense of self-protection C. get familiar with new culture D. return to our own country 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。 Food plays an essential role in our lives and rightfully so: The food we eat is related to our culture. ___36___. Don’t believe me? Here’s why food is the best way to understand a culture: ___37___ It doesn’t matter where you’re from-you have to eat. Your social culture most likely developed from the need to eat. Once they surpassed hunting and gathering, many early civilizations organized themselves in ways that promoted food distribution and production. That also meant that the animals, land and resources you were near governed what you’d consume and how you’d prepare and cook it. Food preservation techniques are unique to climates and lifestyles. Ever wonder why the process to preserve meat is so different around the world? ___38___. In Morocco, if preserved correctly, Khlea, a dish, is still good for two years when stored at room temperature. That makes much sense in Morocco, which has had a strong nomadic(游牧的)population, desert landscape, and extremely warm, dry temperatures. The main local cuisines illustrate historical eating patterns. Some societies have cuisines that are entirely based on meat, and others are almost entirely plant-based. India’s cuisine is extremely varied from region to region, with meat and wheat heavy dishes in the far north, to spectacular fish delicacies in the east, to rice-based vegetarian diets in the south. ___39___. Food tourism. ___40___. A food tourist won’t just focus on having a pint at Oktoberfest, but will be interested in learning the German beer making process, and possibly how they can make their own fresh beer. Since their interest in food is more than meal deep, the tourists have the chance to learn local preparation techniques that can lead to other aspects of a particular region’s culture. A. Food affects the civilization B. Food is a universal necessity C. And the western part is home to strict vegetarians D. Some people have a trip just for enjoying the food E. It has to do with local resources, needs, and climates F. You can learn much about a particular culture by exploring their food G. Some people have taken the combination of food and culture to a new level 第三部分：语言知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 I grew up in a multicultural (多元文化的) family; my father was Italian, and my mother was Greek. A gift of fate (命运) ____41____ me to learn to speak both languages fluently as a child. Besides speaking their own languages, my parents often communicated in French at our dinner table. ____42____ I spoke Italian to my father and Greek to my mother, I ____43____ French at university. Being a _____44_____ individual helps me to understand and connect more deeply with people from ____45____ parts of the world. Best of all, it’s helped me to develop cultural ____46____ and patience. Here’s a(n) ____47____: One day, a Middle Eastern man ____48____ me when I visited a shop. He was able to respond to my questions and ____49____ my problem. But when I walked away from the shop, I felt uncomfortable and slightly _____50_____ because he avoided eye contact for 20 minutes. He looked sideways at the desk behind me. Never _____51_____ did he look at me while talking to me. Later, I told the incident (事件) to my friend, who _____52_____ me of a significant cultural truth of some Middle Eastern counties that I had _____53_____. I spent most of my early years in the Middle East, where males and females are taught to _____54_____ their eyes or avoid eye contact with each other. This practice is a sign of propriety (得体的举止), which can be _____55_____ for being rude by anyone unfamiliar with the culture. 41. A. required B. guided C. allowed D. cost 42. A. Until B. Since C. Unless D. While 43. A. majored in B. heard of C. agreed with D. referred to 44. A. ethnic B. diverse C. multicultural D. artistic 45. A. different B. familiar C. dangerous D. frightening 46. A. innovation B. activities C. courses D. adaptability 47. A. estimate B. example C. solution D. study 48. A. observed B. interviewed C. served D. criticized 49. A. mention B. fix C. ignore D. correct 50. A. unmoved B. lonely C. sorry D. upset 51. A. again B. once C. soon D. late 52. A. reminded B. persuaded C. charged D. warned 53. A. followed B. forgotten C. confirmed D. denied 54. A. lower B. protect C. close D. relax 55. A. banned B. reserved C. mistaken D. forgiven 第二节：（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分） 阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。 The famous Peking opera artist Yuan Huiqin hosted two culture talks ___56___ were called “Charm of Peking Opera” in Stockholm and St. Petersburg last year. The two sessions ___57___ (organize) by Chinese embassies and local cultural organizations. Members of Chinese embassies, famous sinologists(汉学家) and those ___58___ (show) an interest in Peking opera, attended ___59___ two culture talks. During the talks, Yuan Huiqin ___60___ (patient) shared the charm of Peking opera in more than one way. With the help of the local sinologist, ___61___ (she) talks were translated into Swedish and Russian. These words explored the concepts and artistic characteristics of ___62___ (tradition) Chinese operas, which got the audience ___63___ (experience) the distinct charm of Peking opera. In addition, young ___64___ (artist) from the China National Peking Opera Company performed classic opera selections. During the interaction of the talks, some opera lovers performed ___65___ young artists and on the spot the audience tried costumes(戏装) of Peking opera with great curiosity. 第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节 (满分15分） 66. 假定你是李华，本周六在你所在城市的美术馆将举办徐悲鸿画展（exhibition）。你想邀请你的朋友John去参观。请你根据以下提示给他写一封邮件。要点如下： 1．写信目的，发出邀请; 2．徐悲鸿简介（中国最杰出的画家之一，以画马而闻名于世等）； 3．推荐理由； 4．期待回复。 注意： 1. 词数100左右； 2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Dear John, _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为150左右。 As a sixth grader, I found it hard to fit in and make friends. Our teacher had assigned (分派, 布置) “secret friends” for the coming week. She wrote each kid's name on a piece of paper and threw them into a glass; then we each closed our eyes and picked out one. By the middle of the week，everyone had turned this assignment into a competition to see whose secret friend could leave the best gift. It seemed that everyone was getting cool presents from their friend except me. On the last morning of our assignment. I walked into my classroom and noticed a package with a box of powder (胭脂粉). The girls sitting near me laughed at the gift I had received. What's worse, the powder had already been opened. I tried to forget about the embarrassing gift, but when I was in the bathroom during the break, the girls started speaking ill of my secret friend of giving it to me. I quickly joined in. “How terrible,” I heard myself saying “What could my friend be thinking by giving me such a stupid gift? My grandmother wouldn't even want it.” The girls laughed at my remarks (评论) and rushed out of the bathroom. I stayed to wash my hands and let water run through my fingers as I thought about what I had just said. It wasn't normal like me to say mean (刻薄的) things like that about someone. Paragraph 1: Then I saw my classmate Janet come out of a bathroom booth (厕所隔间), tears streaming down her face. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Along with my apologies, I explained the reason. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$