精品解析：黑龙江省牡丹江市爱民区牡丹江市第一高级中学2024-2025学年高二上学期11月期中英语试题

2023级高二学年上学期期中考试 英 语 试 题 考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the woman doing? A. Emptying boxes. B. Asking for help. C. Making a phone call. 2. What is the man looking for? A. His book. B. His glasses. C. His phone. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a museum. B. At home. C. At a hotel. 4. How does the man suggest the woman go to the ABC Corporation? A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi. 5. Why does the man hesitate to look at the house? A. He is worried it’s very expensive. B. He finds advertisements unreliable. C. He likes their present house. 第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the man make the call? A. To apply for a job. B. To rent a house. C. To hire a worker. 7. How much will be paid for cleaning each week? A.$50. B.$60. C.$80. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is Mr. Brown doing now? A. Having lunch. B. Entertaining visitors. C. Attending a meeting. 9. When will Carter meet Mr. Brown? A. On Tuesday morning. B. On Wednesday afternoon. C. On Friday afternoon. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is Meado Watch? A. A project. B. A hiking club. C. A university course. 11. What will Tim do along hiking trails? A. Look for volunteers. B. Take some pictures. C. Collect data about wildflowers. 12. What is Lisa’ s attitude toward joining Meado Watch? A. Favorable. B. Worried. C. Uninterested. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What was Henry busy doing this morning? A. Searching for material. B. Writing his paper. C. Reading news. 14. Where did the accident most probably happen? A. In a village. B. In a city center. C. In a busy town. 15. What did the old man suffer? A. A heart attack. B. A broken leg. C. An arm injury. 16. What did the actor do for the old man? A. He bought him a new bike. B. He took him to the hospital. C. He drove him home straight. 听第10 段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker? A. A hostess. B. A movie star. C. An artist. 18. What can show the good taste of the homeowner? A. The leather sofa. B. The wooden coffee table. C. The painting on the wall. 19. How can one judge the homeowner’s occupation? A. From the computer on the desk. B. From the flowers and the handbag. C. From the wide screen TV and videos. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. How the house is decorated. B. Where the house is located. C. Why the house is popular. 第二部分 阅读(共两节， 满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Immersive Van Gogh The west coast premiere (首场) of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit will bring the art of Vincent to life in Los Angeles! Immersive art is not just a technical way to represent video and audio in huge spaces. The word immersive indicates a deep commitment of intentions which connect images and sounds in a way that the audience is able to experience a different way of the art. True to its name, this exhibition transforms the iconic paintings of Vincent van Gogh into moving, wall-filling projections (投影). The paintings include some of the post-impressionist’s most recognizable pieces, such as The Bedroom, Sunflowers and, yes, The Starry Night. LOCATION The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is located at a secret place situated in the heart of Los Angeles. To be announced before the exhibit opens, existing ticket holders will receive an email with the place name and location once it is made public. TICKET PRICES VIP TICKETS——$99.99 ●Priority access ●Van Gogh cushion (a gift for you) ●Limited edition poster PREMIUM TICKETS——$59.99 ●Van Gogh cushion (rental) ●Limited edition poster BASIC TICKETS—$54.99 ●Admission only CHILD TICKETS——$29.99 ●Ages 6—16 (children 5 and under do not require a ticket) ●Admission only Tickets are available online at www.vangoghla.com. GIFT SHOP Stop by our Exhibit Gift Shop to take the magic of Van Gogh home with you! From clothing and jewelry to home decorations, you will find unique souvenirs. Experience the organic landscapes of Van Gogh’s imagination, and journey through his brilliance and madness in a completely new and unforgettable way. 1. According to the passage, the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit ________ . A. presents Van Gogh’s art in a modern way B. begins a journey to Van Gogh’s hometown C. displays Van Gogh’s paintings on moving walls D. shows all of Van Gogh’s most recognizable pieces 2. From where can people find information about the exact location of the exhibit? A. An email. B. The gift shop. C. A website. D. The ticket office. 3. How much should a couple with a 5-year-old child who would like to own a Van Gogh cushion at least pay for the visit? A. $109.98. B. $154.98. C. $159.98. D. $199.98. 【答案】1. A 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文，介绍了一场即将在洛杉矶举办的沉浸式梵高画展的相关信息。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第三段“True to its name, this exhibition transforms the iconic paintings of Vincent van Gogh into moving, wall-filling projections.(正如它的名字一样，这次展览将文森特·梵高的标志性画作变成了移动的充满墙壁的投影)”可推知，这次展览通过现代的方式呈现了梵高的艺术。故选A。 【2题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“To be announced before the exhibit opens, existing ticket holders will receive an email with the place name and location once it is made public.(在展览开始前宣布，一旦公开，现有的门票持有者将收到一封含有地点名称和位置的电子邮件)”可知，人们可以通过电子邮件找到展览确切位置的信息。故选A。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据“Ages 6—16 (children 5 and under do not require a ticket) (6-16岁（5岁及以下的儿童不需要门票)”可知，五岁以下的小孩不需要门票。根据VIP TICKETS——$99.99●Van Gogh cushion (a gift for you)以及“BASIC TICKETS—$54.99”可知，想要得到一份Van Gogh cushion必须其中一人购买VIP TICKETS，即需要$99.99。另一个人只需要购买BASIC TICKETS (基本门票)，即需要$54.99。所以至少需要$154.98(99.99+54.99)。故选B。 B When she was young, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo noticed she was particularly fascinated with on-screen stories. Media offered an escape when life was hard. Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her — until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled. “I remember feeling so heartbroken and betrayed (背叛).” said Colt-Lacayo. Now, Colt-Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的).” she said. Representation shaped Colt-Lacayo’s path to Stanford. As a disabled Latina girl, she struggled to imagine going to college, in part because she never saw adult wheelchair users in the media. In high school, she met another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible. “Yes, there’s something that is in my DNA that makes my body different from other people’s. But really, what makes me disabled is that people treat me differently, and I do not have equal access to resources.” she said. She brought this perspective (看法，观点) to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world. Colt-Lacayo aims to become an agent for screenwriters and film directors. She hopes that sharing her story gives others the example she wished for when she was young. 4. How did Colt-Lacayo initially feel while watching Glee? A. Overjoyed and inspired. B. Honored and confident. C. Heartbroken and betrayed. D. Sorrowful and sympathetic. 5. What helped Colt-Lacayo picture herself going to college? A. Her keen interest in films and media. B. Diverse stories she heard about disability. C. An example of a disabled Stanford student. D. A passion for increasing disability representation. 6. What insight did Colt-Lacayo gain about living with a disability? A. It naturally leads one to gain extra attention. B. It mainly involves overcoming physical limitations. C. It offers special advantages for accessing resources. D. It influences one’s outlook on the world and oneself. 7. What is the best title of the text? A. Telling Stories That Matter. B. Speaking up for Equality. C. Struggling to Enter Stanford. D. Overcoming Inner Fear. 【答案】4. A 5. C 6. D 7. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Sylvia Colt-Lacayo克服障碍，追求电影和媒体研究的梦想，并致力于提高残疾人在媒体中的代表性。 【4题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her — until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled. (在看《欢乐合唱团》的时候，她很高兴看到一个像她一样坐轮椅的角色，直到她得知这个角色是由一个非残疾人演员扮演的)”可知，她最初看《欢乐合唱团》时的感受是高兴和受到激励。故选A。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段中“As a disabled Latina girl, she struggled to imagine going to college, in part because she never saw adult wheelchair users in the media. In high school, she met another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible. (作为一名残疾拉丁裔女孩，她难以想象自己能够上大学，部分原因是她从未在媒体上见过成年的轮椅使用者。高中时，在一次会议上，她遇到了另一位也是轮椅用户的斯坦福学生。突然间，一个新的可能性出现了)”可知，斯坦福大学一名残疾学生的榜样让Colt Lacayo想象自己上大学的样子。故选C。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“She brought this perspective (看法，观点) to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world. (她把这种观点带到了她在斯坦福的经历中。在她的毕业论文中，她写了一个剧本，研究残疾的成长如何影响一个人与自己的关系以及一个人对世界的理解)”可知，她得出的见解是残疾会影响一个人对自己和世界的看法。故选D。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第三段“Now, Colt-Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的).” she said. (现在，Colt- Lacayo即将从斯坦福大学毕业，获得电影和媒体研究学位，并怀着增加残疾人代表性和多样性的热情前往好莱坞。她说：“表现很重要，我也认为多样化的叙事方式是最令人信服的。”)”可知，整篇文章围绕Sylvia Colt-Lacayo通过个人经历认识到代表性的重要性，尤其是对于残疾人群体的故事叙述。她希望通过自己的工作来增加残疾人的代表性，讲述多样且真实的故事。由此可知，A选项“Telling Stories That Matter (讲述重要的故事)”适合作本文最佳标题。故选A。 C We’ve been hearing for decades about the complex intelligence of plants; but a new study, conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri, managed to figure out one new important element: plants can tell when they’re being eaten, and they don’t like it. The word “intelligence”, when applied to any non-human animal or plant, is imprecise and sort of meaningless: research done to determine “intelligence” mostly just aims to learn how similar the inner workings of another organism is to a human thought process. But these studies do give us insight into how other organisms think and behave, whatever “think” might mean. The researchers were seeking to answer an unusual question: does a plant know when it’s being eaten? To do that, the researchers had to first make a precise version of the vibrations (振动) that a caterpillar (毛虫) makes as it cats leaves. The theory is that it’s these vibrations that the plant can somehow feel or hear. In addition, the researchers also came up with other vibrations the plant might experience, like wind noise. This particular study was on the thale cress. It actually produces some mustard oils (芥子油), which are mildly poisonous when eaten, and sends them through the leaves to stop caterpillars. And the study showed that when the plants felt or heard the vibrations made by caterpillars, they sent out extra mustard oils into the leaves. When they felt or heard other vibrations? Nothing. It’s a far more dynamic defense than scientists had realized: the plant is more aware of its surroundings and able to respond than expected. There’s more research to be done; nobody’s quite sure by what mechanism the plant can actually feel or hear these vibrations. But it’s really promising research; there’s even talk of using sound waves to encourage crops to, say, grow faster, or send out specific defenses against attacks. Imagine knowing that a frost is coming, and being able to encourage plants to fruit faster by simply blasting them with music. That’s the kind of crazy sci-fi future this indicates. 8. What does the underlined part “other organisms” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Intelligence of plants. B. Non-human living things. C. Human thought processes. D. The inner workings of plants. 9. What is the role of mustard oils produced by the thale cress? A. Keeping the plant’s surroundings safe. B. Acting as defenses to stop caterpillars. C. Making the plant aware of the vibrations. D. Sending warnings against caterpillars’ coming. 10. What does the underlined word “Nothing” in Paragraph 4 indicate? A. The plants failed to identify other vibrations. B. The plants sent out more mustard oils into the leaves. C. The plants could identify vibrations from caterpillars. D. The plants prevented caterpillars from eating the leaves. 11. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The plans for the study. B. The problems with the study. C. The significance of the study. D. The achievements of the study. 【答案】8 B 9. B 10. C 11. C 【解析】 【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了关于植物的复杂智能，但密苏里大学的研究人员进行的一项新研究设法发现了一个新的重要因素：植物可以分辨出它们什么时候被吃，以及会有一定的防御机制。 【8题详解】 词句猜测题。根据上文“research done to determine “intelligence” mostly just aims to learn how similar the inner workings of another organism is to a human thought process.”（确定“智能”的研究大多只是为了了解另一个有机体的内部工作与人类思维过程有多相似。） 可以看出，研究事项对比其他有机体和人类的区别，所以other organisms的意思与B选项“Non-human living things”（非人类的生物）意思接近。故选B项。 【9题详解】 细节理解题。根据第四段第二句“It actually produces some mustard oils (芥子油), which are mildly poisonous when eaten, and sends them through the leaves to stop caterpillars.”（它实际上会产生一些芥子油，这种油在食用时是轻微毒性，并将它们通过叶子阻止毛毛虫。）可知，B选项“Acting as defenses to stop caterpillars”（作为防御来阻止毛虫）是芥子油的功能。故选B项。 【10题详解】 词句猜测题。根据第四段划线部分上句“And the study showed that when the plants felt or heard the vibrations made by caterpillars, they sent out extra mustard oils into the leaves. When they felt or heard other vibrations? Nothing.”（研究表明，当植物感觉到或听到毛虫发出的振动时，它们会向叶子中释放出额外的芥子油。当它们感觉到或听到其它振动时？什么都没有。）可知，thale cress可以辨别毛虫的震动，对其他的震动不作出反应，所以C项“The plants could identify vibrations from caterpillars.”（这些植物能够识别毛毛虫发出的振动。）为Nothing暗含的意思。故选C项。 【11题详解】 主旨大意题。根据最后一段“But it’s really promising research”（但这是一项很有前途的研究）及上下文可知，最后一段是关于此类研究的重要意义，所以C选项“The significance of the study.”（研究的重要性）为正确选项。故选C项。 D Over the past few centuries, we have dug, burned, drilled, pumped, lit, launched, driven, and flown our way to adding 2.4 trillion metric tons of carbon dioxide to Earth’s atmosphere. That’s as much CO₂ as would be given off annually by 522 billion cars, or 65 cars per person living today. On a lonely, lunar-like valley of Iceland, Edda Aradottir is on a mission to put CO₂ back where it came from. She’s returning a tiny bit of it today but much, much more of it in the years ahead. In sending CO₂ deep beneath the surface of the planet, she’s aiming to reverse one of the most challenging acts of human history: the dugging of massive amounts of carbon under the ground as fossil fuels. Aradottir shows how CO₂ caught from the air is mixed with water, then fed through a complicated and detailed system of pipes that course downward 2,500 feet or so. There, the dissolved (溶解的) carbon dioxide meets porous basalt, a type of dark rock that comes from volcanoes, creating cream-colored spots in the rock below. Scientists like Aradottir are working on ambitious projects to remove carbon dioxide from the air and lock it away. In Arizona, an engineering professor shows his “mechanical trees”, a single one of which he says may someday be able to do the work of a thousand regular trees in catching and storing CO₂. In Australia, a leading oceanographer shows that seaweed is the answer, if only we’d help it grow in giant underwater gardens that could store billions of tons of carbon dioxide. In Zürich, an Uruguayan inventor presents a small bottle of fuel made from nothing but sunlight and air. That may be the most amazing of all the forms of carbon removal we’ve come across, as it suggests we may one day be able to make the best of carbon in a continuous cycle of zero-emission energy. Maybe. One day. 12. What purpose do the figures in paragraph 1 serve? A. To show the necessity of removing carbon dioxide. B. To inspire readers’ interest in environmental protection. C. To highlight the amount of cars existing in the world today. D. To explain a commonly accepted reason for global warming. 13. The underlined word “reverse” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_______”. A. criticize B. conduct C. overturn D. approve 14. What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A. Aradottir’s daily routine. B Aradottir’s field of study. C. The cost of Aradottir’s project. D. The explanation of Aradottir’s system. 15. What does the author think of the carbon removal projects? A. Educational. B. Expensive. C. Efficient. D. Promising. 【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了处理大气中二氧化碳的几项研究和措施。 【12题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第一段中“That’s as much CO₂ as would be given off annually by 522 billion cars, or 65 cars per person living today. (这相当于5220亿辆汽车每年排放的二氧化碳，相当于今天每人65辆汽车)”可知，这些数字表明人类向大自然排放了大量的二氧化碳，表明处理二氧化碳的必要性，故选A。 【13题详解】 词句猜测题。根据文章第二段中“In sending CO₂ deep beneath the surface of the planet (在将二氧化碳送到地表以下深处的过程中)”以及“the dugging of massive amounts of carbon under the ground as fossil fuels (在地下挖掘大量的碳作为化石燃料)”可知，之前人类在地下挖掘大量的碳作为化石燃料，现在Edda Aradottir致力于将二氧化碳排放到地球表面深处。这是相反的事情，因此，reverse意为“颠倒，翻转”。A. criticize批评；B. conduct实施；C. overturn颠覆；D. approve赞成。故选C。 【14题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“Aradottir shows how CO₂ caught from the air is mixed with water, then fed through a complicated and detailed system of pipes that course downward 2,500 feet or so. There, the dissolved carbon dioxide meets porous basalt, a type of dark rock that comes from volcanoes, creating cream-colored spots in the rock below. (Aradottir展示了从空气中捕获的二氧化碳如何与水混合，然后通过一个复杂而详细的管道系统向下输送2500英尺左右。在那里，溶解的二氧化碳与多孔的玄武岩相遇，玄武岩是一种来自火山的深色岩石，在下面的岩石上形成了奶油色的斑点。)”可知，第三段的主要内容是对Aradottir系统的解释。故选D。 【15题详解】 推理判断题。文章最后一段中“That may be the most amazing of all the forms of carbon removal we’ve come across, as it suggests we may one day be able to make the best of carbon in a continuous cycle of zero-emission energy. Maybe. One day. (这可能是我们遇到的所有形式的碳去除中最令人惊奇的，因为它表明我们可能有一天能够在零排放能源的连续循环中充分利用碳。也许会有这一天。)”可知，作者认为碳去除项目是有前途的、有希望的。故选D。 第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文， 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 If you’re looking for something fun to do, pack a picnic dinner and take your family or friends to a beautiful place to eat. However, there’s a wrong trend to view picnics as an excuse to transport food in single-use plastic containers. Sure, it means the cleanup is easy at the moment, but it just puts it off to a later point, when it takes the form of volunteer cleanups and landfill management. ____16____ What follows is advice on how to pack such a picnic. ●Use food containers smartly Using reusable containers is the easiest way to reduce waste. ____17____ For example, to reduce packaging, you can take along things like a loaf of bread, a whole watermelon, whole vegetables, a knife and a board to cut your food when you’re ready to eat. It doesn’t all have to be done and sealed (密封) before you leave the house. ●Choose real cutlery (餐具) Using washable dishes and cutlery for a picnic does not require much more work than single-use ones. You’d have to carry the waste out anyway in a trash bag, so why not pack your dirty plates and cutlery into a bag and put them in the dishwasher at home? ____18____ ●Think about the drinks Forget the single-use, single-serve drink bottles. ____19____ Fill a large thermos (保温瓶) or personal water bottles with water, juice or lemonade at home. Compared with a single-use plastic cup, they have the added advantage of keeping your drinks colder for longer. ●Put cloth bags to good use Cloth bags are amazing. I use them for so much more than just buying food at the store. They’re perfect for packing sandwiches dried or whole fruit, and other snack foods. You can use them to pack glasses or plates to prevent breaking. They can also work as a napkin, tea towel, or trash bag if needed. ____20____ A. Be sure to add a few to your picnic basket. B. There are some healthy dishes you can make or buy. C. To avoid this, a plastic-free picnic can be a brilliant idea. D. If you’re worried about breaking, take some light camping plates. E. Instead, just bring along a cloth tablecloth to spread on the ground. F. These create a huge amount of waste, which can be easily avoided. G. In addition, keep in mind that you don’t have to pre-pack everything. 【答案】16. C 17. G 18. D 19. F 20. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是说明文。文章讲述无塑料野餐，并给出了具体的建议。 【16题详解】 上文“Sure, it means the cleanup is easy at the moment, but it just puts it off to a later point, when it takes the form of volunteer cleanups and landfill management.(当然，这意味着目前的清理工作很容易，但这只是把它推迟到以后，那时候它表现为志愿清理和垃圾填埋场管理的形式。)”讲述这些一次性塑料容器最终被志愿者清理或者进入垃圾填埋场，下文“What follows is advice on how to pack such a picnic.( 以下是关于如何打包这样的野餐的建议。)”和下文对建议的具体解释可知，下文提出一些避免塑料垃圾的有效建议，C项“为了避免这种情况，无塑料野餐是一个不错的主意。”符合语境，承上启下。故选C。 【17题详解】 上文“Using reusable containers is the easiest way to reduce waste.(使用可重复使用的容器是减少浪费最简单的方法。)”讲述使用可重复的容器可以减少浪费，下文“For example, to reduce packaging, you can take along things like a loaf of bread…(例如，为了减少包装，你可以随身携带一包面包之类的东西……)”讲述了几种减少包装的方法，G项中的“don’t have to pre-pack everything(不必提前打包)”与之呼应，因此推断G项“此外，请记住，你不必预先打包所有的东西。”符合语境，与上文是递进关系，故选G。 【18题详解】 上文“Using washable dishes and cutlery for a picnic does not require much more work than single-use ones.(使用可洗的盘子和餐具野餐并不需要比一次性餐具的更多的工作。)”可知，建议野餐使用可清洗的盘子和餐具，空格上文“You’d have to carry the waste out anyway in a trash bag, so why not pack your dirty plates and cutlery into a bag and put them in the dishwasher at home?( 无论如何，你必须用垃圾袋把垃圾运走，所以为什么不把脏盘子和餐具装进袋子里，放进家里的洗碗机里呢?)”建议把盘子和餐具装进袋子里带回家，D项中的“plates”符合语境，因此推断D项“如果你担心打破，带一些轻的露营盘子。”符合语境。故选D。 【19题详解】 上文“Forget the single-use, single-serve drink bottles.(忘记那些一次性使用、一次性服务的饮料瓶吧。)”说明不要使用一次性饮料瓶，下文“Fill a large thermos (保温瓶) or personal water bottles with water, juice or lemonade at home. Compared with a single-use plastic cup, they have the added advantage of keeping your drinks colder for longer.(在家里把一个大保温瓶或个人水瓶装满水、果汁或柠檬水。与一次性塑料杯相比，它们还有一个额外的优势，可以让你的饮料保持更长时间的低温。)”建议使用大保温瓶和水瓶装饮料，F项中的“These create a huge amount of waste”是上文使用一次性饮料瓶的结果，下文的建议是对避免这种浪费的做法，因此推断F项“这些都造成大量的浪费，这是很容易避免的。”符合语境，承上启下，these指代上文提到的drink bottles。故选F。 【20题详解】 上文“They’re perfect for packing sandwiches, dried or whole fruit, and other snack foods. You can use them to pack glasses or plates to prevent breaking. They can also work as a napkin, tea towel, or trash bag if needed.( 它们非常适合包装三明治、干果或水果以及其他零食。你可以用它们来包装杯子或盘子，以防止破碎。如果需要的话，它们也可以用作餐巾、茶巾或垃圾袋。)”讲述了使用布袋的益处，因此推断携带几个布袋是必要的，A项“一定要在你的野餐篮子里加几个。”符合语境。故选A。 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As a teenager, I found myself ___21___ in a sea of doubt. I was ___22___ who I truly was and where I belonged. My days were consumed with endless comparisons and a constant ___23___ for approval from others. It seemed as if I were wandering through life without a compass, each step leading me further away from my ___24___ self. One fateful summer, I came across an opportunity to ___25___ in a volunteering program in a remote village. ___26___, I was hesitant, fearing the challenges and the ___27___ it might bring. But deep down, there was a spark of ___28___ and a desire for something more meaningful. With a heavy heart and a backpack filled with hope, I set about my ___29___. The first few days were tough, adjusting to the simple lifestyle and overcoming language ____30____. However, as the days turned into weeks, I began to ____31____ a transformation within myself. ____32____ with the locals, I was affected by their smiles. I started to realize that happiness didn’t ____33____ material gains, but the fulfillment that came from giving back and connecting with others on a deeper level. Finally, I returned home with a newfound confidence and a clearer ____34____ of who l wanted to be. Since then, I’ve faced numerous challenges and obstacles, but each one has only ____35____ my determination. I’ve learned that growth is not a destination but a continuous process, filled with ups and downs, but always moving forward. 21. A. absorbed B. lost C. rooted D. involved 22. A. proud of B. unsure of C. careful of D. afraid of 23. A. exchange B. advertisement C. search D. reason 24. A. true B. imaginary C. gentle D. elegant 25. A. arrive B. bring C. settle D. engage 26. A. Initially B. Obviously C. Naturally D. Similarly 27. A. mature B. independence C. uncertainties D. explorations 28. A. entertainment B. delight C. responsibility D. curiosity 29. A. experiment B. journey C. procedure D. contest 30. A. communication B. practice C. crisis D. barrier 31. A. attempt B. experience C. ignore D. associate 32. A. Competing B. Negotiating C. Agreeing D. Interacting 33. A. lie in B. bring about C. result in D. provide with 34. A. adjustment B. guideline C. picture D. attitude 35. A. strengthened B. developed C. reserved D. affected 【答案】21. B 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. D 31. B 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一位青少年通过参与乡村志愿活动，逐步找回自我并获得成长的故事。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为一个十几岁的少年，我发现自己迷失在一片怀疑的海洋中。A. absorbed吸收的；B. lost迷失的；C. rooted根深蒂固的；D. involved涉及的。根据下文的“in a sea of doubt. I was ____ of who I truly was and where I belonged”和“It seemed as if I were wandering through life without a compass”可知，作者对真正的自己是谁，自己属于哪里感到不确定，似乎在没有指南针的生活中徘徊，所以此处应表达的是“迷失”的感觉。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查固定短语辨析。句意：我对真正的自己是谁，我属于哪里感到不确定。A. proud of自豪的；B. unsure of不确定的；C. careful of小心的；D. afraid of害怕的。结合下文“who I truly was and where I belonged”可知，作者是在描述自己对身份的迷茫、不确定。故选B。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的日子充满了无尽的比较和不断寻找他人的认可。A. exchange交换；B. advertisement广告；C. search搜索，寻找；D. reason理由。根据下文“for approval from others”可知，这里指的是作者一种寻找认同的过程，故选C。 【24题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我似乎在没有指南针的生活中徘徊，每一步都让我离真正的自我越来越远。A. true真实的；B. imaginary想象的；C. gentle温柔的；D. elegant优雅的。根据上文“It seemed as if I were wandering through life without a compass, each step leading me further away from my”可知，作者在寻找自己的真实身份，但似乎作者在没有指南针的生活中徘徊，每一步都让作者离真正的自我越来越远。故选A。 【25题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一个决定性的夏天，我发现了一个在偏远村庄志愿服务项目中参与的机会。A. arrive到达；B. bring带来；C. settle定居；D. engage参与。根据下文“in a volunteering program in a remote village”可知，作者选择了参与到这个项目中，故选D。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：起初，我是犹豫的，担心面临的挑战和不确定性。A. Initially最初，起初；B. Obviously显然；C. Naturally自然地；D. Similarly相似地。根据下文“I was hesitant, fearing the challenges and the ____ it might bring. But deep down, there was a spark of ____ and a desire for something more meaningful.”可知，犹豫、担心面临的挑战和不确定性是作者起初的反应，但在内心深处，有一丝好奇心和对更有意义的事情的渴望。故选A。 【27题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. mature成熟；B. independence独立；C. uncertainties不确定性；D. explorations探索。根据上文“I was hesitant, fearing the challenges”和下文“it might bring”可知，作者担心的是未来的不确定性，故选C。 【28题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：但在内心深处，有一丝好奇心和对更有意义的事情的渴望。A. entertainment娱乐；B. delight高兴；C. responsibility责任；D. curiosity好奇心。根据上文“I was hesitant, fearing the challenges and the ____ it might bring. But deep down, there was a spark of”和下文“a desire for something more meaningful”可知，虽然作者犹豫、担心面临的挑战和不确定性，内心深处却有好奇心和渴望，故选D。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：怀着沉重的心情和背包里装满的希望，我开始了我的旅程。A. experiment实验；B. journey旅程；C. procedure程序；D. contest竞赛。根据上文“With a heavy heart and a backpack filled with hope, I set about my”可知，带着沉重的心情和装满希望的背包，作者即将踏上一段旅程，故选B。 【30题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最初的几天很艰难，适应简朴的生活方式，克服语言障碍。A. communication交流；B. practice练习；C. crisis危机；D. barrier障碍。根据上文“a volunteering program in a remote village”和“The first few days were tough, adjusting to the simple lifestyle and overcoming language”可知，在偏远村庄，作者面临的主要问题是语言沟通的障碍，故选D。 【31题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，随着时间的推移，我开始经历内心的转变。A. attempt尝试；B. experience经历；C. ignore忽略；D. associate联想。根据下文“a transformation within myself”可知，作者经历了内在的变化，故选B。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：与当地人互动时，我被他们的笑容所感染。A. Competing竞争；B. Negotiating谈判；C. Agreeing同意；D. Interacting互动。根据下文“with the locals, I was affected by their smiles”可知，作者与当地居民进行了互动，故选D。 【33题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：我开始意识到幸福并不在于物质的收获，而在于回馈他人和在更深层面与人连接所带来的满足感。A. lie in在于；B. bring about引起；C. result in导致；D. provide with提供。根据上文“happiness didn’t”和下文“material gains, but the fulfillment that came from giving back and connecting with others on a deeper level”可知，幸福在于非物质的东西，故选A。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：最终，我带着新的自信和对自己想要成为什么样的人的清晰画面回到了家。A. adjustment调整；B. guideline指南；C. picture画面；D. attitude态度。根据下文“of who l wanted to be”可知，作者对自我有了更清晰的认识，对自己想要成为什么样的人的画面很清楚。故选C。 【35题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：自那以后，我遇到了无数的挑战和障碍，但每一次都增强了我的决心。A. strengthened加强，增强；B. developed发展；C. reserved保留；D. affected影响。根据下文“Since then, I’ve faced numerous challenges and obstacles, but each one has only”可知，每次挑战都增强了作者的决心，故选A。 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Great Barrier Reef(GBR) is the world’s largest coral reef system. ___36___ (locate) off the coast of Queensland in north-east Australia, it is one of the few biological ___37___ (structure) visible from space. The GBR is one of the seven wonders of the world and ___38___ (select) as a World Heritage Site in 1981. It is blessed with breathtaking beauty with 2,900 individual reefs and 900 picturesque tropical islands ___39___ (stretch) for over 2,000 kilometers. The reef structure is composed of billions of tiny organisms, ___40___support a wide diversity of marine life. The sheer size of the GBR, as well as its beauty, draws people from all over the world each year. A visitor can enjoy thrilling experiences including helicopter tours, glass-bottomed boat viewing, whale watching, swimming with dolphins and so on. For Australians, the reef is___41___source of pride and enjoyment, with the majority of tourists coming___42___ ( special) to Australia to see it. However, the GBR is___43___threat. The exploitation(开发) of oil and gas is driving industrial___44___ ( expand) along much of the norther Queensland coast. Recently, a research group has arrived in Australia to assess the condition of the GBR____45____investigate concerns of damage to it. Environmentalists are demanding that all industrial development be stopped until an official review of the health of the GBR is carried out. 【答案】36. Located 37. structures 38. was selected 39. stretching 40. which 41. a 42. specially 43. under 44. expansion 45. and 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了大堡礁的美丽、多样性、旅游吸引力及其面临的环境威胁。 【36题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：大堡礁位于澳大利亚东北部昆士兰州沿岸，它是少数能从太空看见的生物结构之一。空处需要非谓语动词作状语。be located “坐落于……”，所以该短语去掉be动词，剩下过去分词作状语。该单词位于句首，首字母大写。故填Located。 【37题详解】 考查名词的数。句意：大堡礁位于澳大利亚东北部昆士兰海岸，是少数从太空可见的生物结构之一。structure为可数名词，前有few修饰，应用复数形式。故填structures。 【38题详解】 考查时态和语态。句意：大堡礁是世界七大奇迹之一，1981年被选为世界遗产。空处为句子的谓语动词。根据时间状语in 1981可知，句子用一般过去时，且主语和select之间是被动关系，主语为第三人称单数形式。故填was selected。 【39题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：它拥有令人叹为观止的美丽，拥有2900个独立的珊瑚礁和900个风景如画的热带岛屿，绵延超过2000公里。本题考查with的复合结构，即“with+宾语+宾语补足语”。空处为非谓语动词作宾语补足语。该动词和宾语 2,900 individual reefs and 900 picturesque tropical islands之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词作宾补。故填stretching。 【40题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：礁体结构由数十亿微小生物组成，维持着多样的海洋生物。空处引导非限定性定语从句，修饰先行词tiny organisms。先行词指物，从句缺少主语，所以用关系代词which引导该从句。故填which。 【41题详解】 考查冠词。句意：对澳大利亚人来说，这座礁是骄傲和快乐的来源，大多数游客专门来澳大利亚观赏大堡礁。a source of“……的来源”。故填a。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：对澳大利亚人来说，这座礁是骄傲和快乐的来源，大多数游客专门来澳大利亚观赏大堡礁。空处需要副词修饰动词coming。故填specially。 【43题详解】 考查介词。句意：然而，大堡礁正面临威胁。be under threat为固定搭配，意为“受到威胁”。故填under。 【44题详解】 考查名词。句意：石油和天然气的开发正在推动昆士兰北部沿岸的大规模工业扩展。根据空前的industrial可知，空处需要名词作宾语。expand的名词形式为expansion“扩张”，为不可数名词，故填expansion。 【45题详解】 考查连词。句意：最近，一个研究小组抵达澳大利亚，评估大堡礁的状况，并调查对其损害的担忧。根据句意可知，前后为并列关系，故填and。 第四部分 写作 (共两节， 满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是某中学学生会主席李华，你校即将举行主题为“Let’s go green now”的一项环保活动。请你代表学生会用英语写一封倡议书号召大家绿色低碳生活。内容包括： 1.活动目的； 2.你的建议； 3.发出倡议。 注意：1.词数80词左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Boys and girls, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 【答案】Boys and girls, In order to raise our awareness of environmental protection, our school will carry out an activity whose topic is “Let’s go green now”. From my point of view, we should raise the public awareness of the importance of going green. And taking public transportation or riding bicycles instead of driving should be greatly encouraged. What’s more, it’s a good idea to classify our rubbish and recycle it in our daily life. No matter how small these things may look, your contribution counts! United, we can make a big difference! The Student Union 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封倡议书，介绍学校即将举办环保活动，号召大家绿色低碳生活。 【详解】1.词汇积累 主题：topic→theme 在我看来：from my point of view→in my opinion 此外：what’s more→besides 要紧，有意义：count→matter 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：From my point of view, we should raise the public awareness of the importance of going green. 拓展句：From my point of view, it is a must that we should raise the public awareness of the importance of going green. 【点睛】【高分句型1】In order to raise our awareness of environmental protection, our school will carry out an activity whose topic is “Let’s go green now”.（运用了whose引导的限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】No matter how small these things may look, your contribution counts!（运用了No matter how引导的让步状语从句） 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The year 2013 marked a turning point in my life. In June, my husband was offered a new Job in Ghana. Feeling that I had hit a career bottleneck as a photographer and copywriter, I, without any hesitation, made the decision to move with him. While my husband engaged in work, my visa didn’t grant (准许) me the same privilege. I didn’t know what to do. I was left isolated, homesick and lacking purpose. Our new home was near a river that cut across expansive grasslands. With few people around our home, I turned to nature, which had been a fondness of mine since childhood. Every day, I would take my camera and wander around, photographing aimlessly. It wasn’t long before September arrived, bringing the full flow of the rainy season. After one particularly bad thunderstorm, I found a finch (雀) — a poor little thing barely a month old with one wing broken — on the ground. Evidently, he had been abandoned by his flock, his nest blown from a tree. The sight was heartbreaking. He was the size of my little finger. His eyes were tightly shut and he was shaking, too young to survive alone. I somehow felt a connection with it. Immediately I took him into my arms and cautiously placed him in a cardboard box with towels and stayed up all night researching how to care for him. The next day, he seemed to regain some energy. He woke with his mouth open, though still too weak to let out a call. I fed him on some food and chirped (叽喳) at him. To my amusement, he chirped back and even climbed into my hand. I affectionately gazed at this adorable creature, who was now bravely pecking (啄) my fingers now and then. A surge of warmth ran through me. Gently touching his feathers, I chirped a lullaby（摇篮曲）, singing him to sleep. Gradually, his eyes dropped and he fell asleep. I couldn’t help but smile at the scene — as far as he was concerned, I was his mother. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While staring at the photos, I felt a sense of joy and fulfillment. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】“I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him. Over the following days, my daily routine revolved around this tiny and fragile creature. I searched the Internet for the tips on caring an injured finch, diligently following every piece of advice. With each day passing, the little thing grew stronger, his broken wing healing, his eyes now gleaming with curiosity and his chirp livelier than before. Meanwhile, our bond also deepened — I could almost understand his chirps and he would hop on my hand, perched on my shoulder and even nestled in the crook of my arm. One day, while feeding him as usual, I captured the lovely moment with my camera. （102词） While staring at the photos, I felt a sense of joy and fulfillment. I decided to document the charming aspects of my feathery friend and our unique life here in Ghana. As I recorded and shared our story with the world, it was well-received and soon went viral. Numerous followers wrote to me, eager to know more about our story. Never in my wildest dream had I thought that I would reconnect with the world in this way. I regained the passion for life. Months later, this adorable finch totally recovered and I returned him to nature. But this unexpected encounter remained a turning point in my life, helping me find purpose, joy and a renewed sense of self. （104词） 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者2013年跟随丈夫搬到加纳后生活经历。在加纳，由于签证问题，作者没有工作，感到孤立、思乡，并且缺乏目标。然而，在一次雷雨后，作者发现了一只受伤的小雀，决定照顾它并通过照料它，作者重新找到了人生的意义和目标，决心用摄影来为动物们的生命故事发声。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“我会照顾你的。”我低声说，向他保证。”可知，第一段可描写作者倾注爱和关心去照顾这只雀的过程。 ②由第二段首句内容“看着这些照片，我感到一种喜悦和满足感”可知，第二段可描写作者在照顾鸟的过程中发生的内心变化和生活感悟。 2.续写线索：决定照顾鸟——倾注爱和关心让鸟恢复健康——重新发现自己的目标感和成就感——作者内心的态度发生变化——最终感悟 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①了解：learn about/ acquaint/ understand ② 搜寻：search/hunt for/hunt for 情绪类 ①可爱的，讨人喜欢的：adorable/lovely ② 感受到一种新的希望和喜悦：feel a renewed sense of hope and joy/feel hopeful and joyful 【点睛】[高分句型1] One day, while feeding him as usual, I captured the lovely moment with my camera.（while引导的时间状语从句和省略句） [高分句型2] As I recorded and shared our story with the world, it was well-received and soon went viral.（运用了as引导时间状语从句） 1-5 BACBA 6-10 CBCBA 11-15 CABAC 16-20 B ACCA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $ 2023级高二学年上学期期中考试 英 语 试 题 考试时间：120分钟 分值：150分 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分) 第一节 (共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分) 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What is the woman doing? A. Emptying boxes. B. Asking for help. C. Making a phone call. 2. What is the man looking for? A. His book. B. His glasses. C. His phone. 3. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At a museum. B. At home. C. At a hotel. 4. How does the man suggest the woman go to the ABC Corporation? A. By bus. B. On foot. C. By taxi. 5. Why does the man hesitate to look at the house? A. He is worried it’s very expensive. B. He finds advertisements unreliable. C. He likes their present house. 第二节 (共15小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分22.5分) 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the man make the call? A. To apply for a job. B. To rent a house. C. To hire a worker. 7. How much will be paid for cleaning each week? A.$50. B.$60. C.$80. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. What is Mr. Brown doing now? A. Having lunch. B. Entertaining visitors. C. Attending a meeting. 9. When will Carter meet Mr. Brown? A. On Tuesday morning. B. On Wednesday afternoon. C. On Friday afternoon. 听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。 10. What is Meado Watch? A. A project. B. A hiking club. C. A university course. 11. What will Tim do along hiking trails? A. Look for volunteers. B. Take some pictures. C. Collect data about wildflowers. 12. What is Lisa’ s attitude toward joining Meado Watch? A. Favorable. B. Worried. C. Uninterested. 听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。 13. What was Henry busy doing this morning? A. Searching for material. B. Writing his paper. C. Reading news. 14. Where did the accident most probably happen? A. In a village. B. In a city center. C. In a busy town. 15. What did the old man suffer? A. A heart attack. B. A broken leg. C. An arm injury. 16. What did the actor do for the old man? A. He bought him a new bike. B. He took him to the hospital. C. He drove him home straight. 听第10 段材料，回答第17至20题。 17. What is the speaker? A. A hostess. B. A movie star. C. An artist. 18. What can show the good taste of the homeowner? A. The leather sofa. B. The wooden coffee table. C. The painting on the wall. 19. How can one judge the homeowner’s occupation? A. From the computer on the desk. B. From the flowers and the handbag. C. From the wide screen TV and videos. 20. What is the talk mainly about? A. How the house is decorated. B. Where the house is located. C. Why the house is popular. 第二部分 阅读(共两节， 满分50分) 第一节 (共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Immersive Van Gogh The west coast premiere (首场) of the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit will bring the art of Vincent to life in Los Angeles! Immersive art is not just a technical way to represent video and audio in huge spaces. The word immersive indicates a deep commitment of intentions which connect images and sounds in a way that the audience is able to experience a different way of the art. True to its name, this exhibition transforms the iconic paintings of Vincent van Gogh into moving, wall-filling projections (投影). The paintings include some of the post-impressionist’s most recognizable pieces, such as The Bedroom, Sunflowers and, yes, The Starry Night. LOCATION The Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit is located at a secret place situated in the heart of Los Angeles. To be announced before the exhibit opens, existing ticket holders will receive an email with the place name and location once it is made public. TICKET PRICES VIP TICKETS——$99.99 ●Priority access ●Van Gogh cushion (a gift for you) ●Limited edition poster PREMIUM TICKETS——$59.99 ●Van Gogh cushion (rental) ●Limited edition poster BASIC TICKETS—$54.99 ●Admission only CHILD TICKETS——$2999 ●Ages 6—16 (children 5 and under do not require a ticket) ●Admission only Tickets are available online at www.vangoghla.com. GIFT SHOP Stop by our Exhibit Gift Shop to take the magic of Van Gogh home with you! From clothing and jewelry to home decorations, you will find unique souvenirs. Experience the organic landscapes of Van Gogh’s imagination and journey through his brilliance and madness in a completely new and unforgettable way. 1. According to the passage the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit ________ . A. presents Van Gogh’s art in a modern way B. begins a journey to Van Gogh’s hometown C. displays Van Gogh’s paintings on moving walls D. shows all of Van Gogh’s most recognizable pieces 2. From where can people find information about the exact location of the exhibit? A. An email. B. The gift shop. C. A website. D. The ticket office. 3. How much should a couple with a 5-year-old child who would like to own a Van Gogh cushion at least pay for the visit? A. $109.98. B. $154.98. C. $159.98. D. $199.98. B When she was young, Sylvia Colt-Lacayo noticed she was particularly fascinated with on-screen stories. Media offered an escape when life was hard. Watching Glee, she was thrilled to see a character who used a wheelchair like her — until she learned the role was played by an actor who was not disabled. “I remember feeling so heartbroken and betrayed (背叛).” said Colt-Lacayo. Now, Colt-Lacayo is graduating from Stanford with a degree in film and media studies and is heading to Hollywood with a passion for increasing disability representation and diversity in general. “Representation matters, and I also think that diverse storytelling is what is most compelling (令人信服的).” she said. Representation shaped Colt-Lacayo’s path to Stanford. As a disabled Latina girl, she struggled to imagine going to college, in part because she never saw adult wheelchair users in the media. In high school, she met another Stanford student who was also a wheelchair user at a conference. Suddenly, a new story felt possible. “Yes, there’s something that is in my DNA that makes my body different from other people’s. But really, what makes me disabled is that people treat me differently, and I do not have equal access to resources.” she said. She brought this perspective (看法，观点) to her Stanford experience. For her senior thesis (论文), she wrote a screenplay examining how growing up with a disability impacts one’s relationship with oneself and one’s understanding of the world. Colt-Lacayo aims to become an agent for screenwriters and film directors. She hopes that sharing her story gives others the example she wished for when she was young. 4. How did Colt-Lacayo initially feel while watching Glee? A. Overjoyed and inspired. B. Honored and confident. C. Heartbroken and betrayed. D. Sorrowful and sympathetic. 5. What helped Colt-Lacayo picture herself going to college? A Her keen interest in films and media. B. Diverse stories she heard about disability. C. An example of a disabled Stanford student. D. A passion for increasing disability representation. 6. What insight did Colt-Lacayo gain about living with a disability? A. It naturally leads one to gain extra attention. B. It mainly involves overcoming physical limitations. C. It offers special advantages for accessing resources. D. It influences one’s outlook on the world and oneself. 7. What is the best title of the text? A. Telling Stories That Matter. B. Speaking up for Equality. C. Struggling to Enter Stanford. D. Overcoming Inner Fear. C We’ve been hearing for decades about the complex intelligence of plants; but a new study, conducted by researchers at the University of Missouri, managed to figure out one new important element: plants can tell when they’re being eaten, and they don’t like it. The word “intelligence”, when applied to any non-human animal or plant, is imprecise and sort of meaningless: research done to determine “intelligence” mostly just aims to learn how similar the inner workings of another organism is to a human thought process. But these studies do give us insight into how other organisms think and behave, whatever “think” might mean. The researchers were seeking to answer an unusual question: does a plant know when it’s being eaten? To do that, the researchers had to first make a precise version of the vibrations (振动) that a caterpillar (毛虫) makes as it cats leaves. The theory is that it’s these vibrations that the plant can somehow feel or hear. In addition, the researchers also came up with other vibrations the plant might experience, like wind noise. This particular study was on the thale cress. It actually produces some mustard oils (芥子油), which are mildly poisonous when eaten, and sends them through the leaves to stop caterpillars. And the study showed that when the plants felt or heard the vibrations made by caterpillars, they sent out extra mustard oils into the leaves. When they felt or heard other vibrations? Nothing. It’s a far more dynamic defense than scientists had realized: the plant is more aware of its surroundings and able to respond than expected. There’s more research to be done; nobody’s quite sure by what mechanism the plant can actually feel or hear these vibrations. But it’s really promising research; there’s even talk of using sound waves to encourage crops to, say, grow faster, or send out specific defenses against attacks. Imagine knowing that a frost is coming, and being able to encourage plants to fruit faster by simply blasting them with music. That’s the kind of crazy sci-fi future this indicates. 8. What does the underlined part “other organisms” in Paragraph 2 refer to? A. Intelligence of plants. B. Non-human living things. C. Human thought processes. D. The inner workings of plants. 9. What is the role of mustard oils produced by the thale cress? A. Keeping the plant’s surroundings safe. B. Acting as defenses to stop caterpillars. C. Making the plant aware of the vibrations. D. Sending warnings against caterpillars’ coming. 10. What does the underlined word “Nothing” in Paragraph 4 indicate? A. The plants failed to identify other vibrations. B. The plants sent out more mustard oils into the leaves. C. The plants could identify vibrations from caterpillars. D. The plants prevented caterpillars from eating the leaves. 11. What is the last paragraph mainly about? A. The plans for the study. B. The problems with the study. C. The significance of the study. D. The achievements of the study. D Over the past few centuries, we have dug, burned, drilled, pumped, lit, launched, driven, and flown our way to adding 2.4 trillion metric tons of carbon dioxide to Earth’s atmosphere. That’s as much CO₂ as would be given off annually by 522 billion cars, or 65 cars per person living today. On a lonely, lunar-like valley of Iceland, Edda Aradottir is on a mission to put CO₂ back where it came from. She’s returning a tiny bit of it today but much, much more of it in the years ahead. In sending CO₂ deep beneath the surface of the planet, she’s aiming to reverse one of the most challenging acts of human history: the dugging of massive amounts of carbon under the ground as fossil fuels. Aradottir shows how CO₂ caught from the air is mixed with water, then fed through a complicated and detailed system of pipes that course downward 2,500 feet or so. There, the dissolved (溶解的) carbon dioxide meets porous basalt, a type of dark rock that comes from volcanoes, creating cream-colored spots in the rock below. Scientists like Aradottir are working on ambitious projects to remove carbon dioxide from the air and lock it away. In Arizona, an engineering professor shows his “mechanical trees”, a single one of which he says may someday be able to do the work of a thousand regular trees in catching and storing CO₂. In Australia, a leading oceanographer shows that seaweed is the answer, if only we’d help it grow in giant underwater gardens that could store billions of tons of carbon dioxide. In Zürich, an Uruguayan inventor presents a small bottle of fuel made from nothing but sunlight and air. That may be the most amazing of all the forms of carbon removal we’ve come across, as it suggests we may one day be able to make the best of carbon in a continuous cycle of zero-emission energy. Maybe. One day. 12. What purpose do the figures in paragraph 1 serve? A. To show the necessity of removing carbon dioxide. B. To inspire readers’ interest in environmental protection. C. To highlight the amount of cars existing in the world today. D. To explain a commonly accepted reason for global warming. 13. The underlined word “reverse” in paragraph 2 can be replaced by “_______”. A. criticize B. conduct C. overturn D. approve 14. What is paragraph 3 of the text mainly about? A. Aradottir’s daily routine. B. Aradottir’s field of study. C. The cost of Aradottir’s project. D. The explanation of Aradottir’s system. 15. What does the author think of the carbon removal projects? A. Educational. B. Expensive. C. Efficient. D. Promising. 第二节 (共5小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分) 阅读下面短文， 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 If you’re looking for something fun to do, pack a picnic dinner and take your family or friends to a beautiful place to eat. However, there’s a wrong trend to view picnics as an excuse to transport food in single-use plastic containers. Sure, it means the cleanup is easy at the moment, but it just puts it off to a later point, when it takes the form of volunteer cleanups and landfill management. ____16____ What follows is advice on how to pack such a picnic. ●Use food containers smartly Using reusable containers is the easiest way to reduce waste. ____17____ For example, to reduce packaging, you can take along things like a loaf of bread, a whole watermelon, whole vegetables, a knife and a board to cut your food when you’re ready to eat. It doesn’t all have to be done and sealed (密封) before you leave the house. ●Choose real cutlery (餐具) Using washable dishes and cutlery for a picnic does not require much more work than single-use ones. You’d have to carry the waste out anyway in a trash bag, so why not pack your dirty plates and cutlery into a bag and put them in the dishwasher at home? ____18____ ●Think about the drinks Forget the single-use, single-serve drink bottles. ____19____ Fill a large thermos (保温瓶) or personal water bottles with water, juice or lemonade at home. Compared with a single-use plastic cup, they have the added advantage of keeping your drinks colder for longer. ●Put cloth bags to good use Cloth bags are amazing. I use them for so much more than just buying food at the store. They’re perfect for packing sandwiches, dried or whole fruit, and other snack foods. You can use them to pack glasses or plates to prevent breaking. They can also work as a napkin, tea towel, or trash bag if needed. ____20____ A. Be sure to add a few to your picnic basket. B. There are some healthy dishes you can make or buy. C. To avoid this, a plastic-free picnic can be a brilliant idea. D. If you’re worried about breaking, take some light camping plates. E. Instead, just bring along a cloth tablecloth to spread on the ground. F. These create a huge amount of waste, which can be easily avoided. G. In addition, keep in mind that you don’t have to pre-pack everything. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 As a teenager, I found myself ___21___ in a sea of doubt. I was ___22___ who I truly was and where I belonged. My days were consumed with endless comparisons and a constant ___23___ for approval from others. It seemed as if I were wandering through life without a compass, each step leading me further away from my ___24___ self. One fateful summer, I came across an opportunity to ___25___ in a volunteering program in a remote village. ___26___, I was hesitant, fearing the challenges and the ___27___ it might bring. But deep down, there was a spark of ___28___ and a desire for something more meaningful. With a heavy heart and a backpack filled with hope, I set about my ___29___. The first few days were tough, adjusting to the simple lifestyle and overcoming language ____30____. However, as the days turned into weeks, I began to ____31____ a transformation within myself. ____32____ with the locals, I was affected by their smiles. I started to realize that happiness didn’t ____33____ material gains, but the fulfillment that came from giving back and connecting with others on a deeper level. Finally, I returned home with a newfound confidence and a clearer ____34____ of who l wanted to be. Since then, I’ve faced numerous challenges and obstacles, but each one has only ____35____ my determination. I’ve learned that growth is not a destination but a continuous process, filled with ups and downs, but always moving forward. 21. A. absorbed B. lost C. rooted D. involved 22. A. proud of B. unsure of C. careful of D. afraid of 23 A. exchange B. advertisement C. search D. reason 24. A. true B. imaginary C. gentle D. elegant 25. A. arrive B. bring C. settle D. engage 26. A. Initially B. Obviously C. Naturally D. Similarly 27. A. mature B. independence C. uncertainties D. explorations 28. A. entertainment B. delight C. responsibility D. curiosity 29. A. experiment B. journey C. procedure D. contest 30. A. communication B. practice C. crisis D. barrier 31. A. attempt B. experience C. ignore D. associate 32. A. Competing B. Negotiating C. Agreeing D. Interacting 33. A. lie in B. bring about C. result in D. provide with 34. A. adjustment B. guideline C. picture D. attitude 35. A. strengthened B. developed C. reserved D. affected 第二节 (共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文， 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 The Great Barrier Reef(GBR) is the world’s largest coral reef system. ___36___ (locate) off the coast of Queensland in north-east Australia, it is one of the few biological ___37___ (structure) visible from space. The GBR is one of the seven wonders of the world and ___38___ (select) as a World Heritage Site in 1981. It is blessed with breathtaking beauty with 2,900 individual reefs and 900 picturesque tropical islands ___39___ (stretch) for over 2,000 kilometers. The reef structure is composed of billions of tiny organisms, ___40___support a wide diversity of marine life. The sheer size of the GBR, as well as its beauty, draws people from all over the world each year. A visitor can enjoy thrilling experiences including helicopter tours, glass-bottomed boat viewing, whale watching, swimming with dolphins and so on. For Australians, the reef is___41___source of pride and enjoyment, with the majority of tourists coming___42___ ( special) to Australia to see it. However, the GBR is___43___threat. The exploitation(开发) of oil and gas is driving industrial___44___ ( expand) along much of the norther Queensland coast. Recently, a research group has arrived in Australia to assess the condition of the GBR____45____investigate concerns of damage to it. Environmentalists are demanding that all industrial development be stopped until an official review of the health of the GBR is carried out. 第四部分 写作 (共两节， 满分40分) 第一节 (满分15分) 46. 假定你是某中学学生会主席李华，你校即将举行主题为“Let’s go green now”的一项环保活动。请你代表学生会用英语写一封倡议书号召大家绿色低碳生活。内容包括： 1.活动目的； 2.你的建议； 3.发出倡议。 注意：1.词数80词左右； 2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。 Boys and girls, _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Student Union 第二节 (满分25分) 47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。 The year 2013 marked a turning point in my life. In June, my husband was offered a new Job in Ghana. Feeling that I had hit a career bottleneck as a photographer and copywriter, I, without any hesitation, made the decision to move with him. While my husband engaged in work, my visa didn’t grant (准许) me the same privilege. I didn’t know what to do. I was left isolated, homesick and lacking purpose. Our new home was near a river that cut across expansive grasslands. With few people around our home, I turned to nature, which had been a fondness of mine since childhood. Every day, I would take my camera and wander around, photographing aimlessly. It wasn’t long before September arrived, bringing the full flow of the rainy season. After one particularly bad thunderstorm, I found a finch (雀) — a poor little thing barely a month old with one wing broken — on the ground. Evidently, he had been abandoned by his flock, his nest blown from a tree. The sight was heartbreaking. He was the size of my little finger. His eyes were tightly shut and he was shaking, too young to survive alone. I somehow felt a connection with it. Immediately I took him into my arms and cautiously placed him in a cardboard box with towels and stayed up all night researching how to care for him. The next day, he seemed to regain some energy. He woke with his mouth open, though still too weak to let out a call. I fed him on some food and chirped (叽喳) at him. To my amusement, he chirped back and even climbed into my hand. I affectionately gazed at this adorable creature, who was now bravely pecking (啄) my fingers now and then. A surge of warmth ran through me. Gently touching his feathers, I chirped a lullaby（摇篮曲）, singing him to sleep. Gradually, his eyes dropped and he fell asleep. I couldn’t help but smile at the scene — as far as he was concerned, I was his mother. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。 “I will take care of you.” I murmured, making my promise to him. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ While staring at the photos, I felt a sense of joy and fulfillment. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 1-5 BACBA 6-10 CBCBA 11-15 CABAC 16-20 B ACCA 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $