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城阳三中高二级部12月阶段性考试 英语试题 本试卷共10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后, 将答题卡交回。 注意事项: 1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、座号、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时、选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第一卷 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--小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will Chris do next? A. Drink some coffee. B. Watch the World Cup. C. Go to sleep. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Relatives. 3. What does the woman think of the man’s suggestion? A. Considerate. B. Professional. C. Unreasonable. 4. What can we learn about Tom? A. He’s smart for his age. B. He’s unwilling to study. C. He’s difficult to get along with. 5. What did Kevin do yesterday? A. He went swimming. B. He cleaned up his house. C. He talked with his grandparents. 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。 听下面一段对话, 回答第6、7题。 6. Who is arranging the meeting? A. Peter. B. David. C. Janet. 7. When does the man prefer to have the meeting? A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. Next Monday. 听下面一段对话, 回答第8至10题。 8. What’s the problem with the woman’s present apartment? A. It’s far from campus. B. Its rent is high C. It’s not furnished. 9. Why did the woman call the man? A. To make a complaint. B. To ask for help. C. To rent his house. 10. What will the man do next? A. Inquire about the price. B. Find a roommate. C. Visit an apartment. 听下面一段对话, 回答第11至13题。 11. Why does the woman suggest eating at home? A. She wants to save money. B. She is tired of preparing a meal. C. She’d like to try something new. 12. What does the woman think of Indian food? A. It is not delicious. B. It is too spicy. C. It is unhealthy. 13 What will they order? A. Indian food. B. Italian food. C. Chinese food. 听下面一段对话, 回答第14至16题。 14. What does the man want to do after graduation? A. Work at a hotel. B. Further his study. C. Travel around the world. 15. What’s the woman’s major? A. Hotel Management. B. French. C. Computer Science. 16. How does the woman pay her tuition(学费)? A. By doing a part-time job B. With her scholarship. C. With her parents’ help. 听下面一段独白, 回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker learn about college? A. From the movies. B. From her family. C. From the books. 18. What helped change the speaker’s attitude towards study? A. Her professor’s advice. B. Her graduate program. C. Her trip to Africa. 19. How does the speaker feel when she talks about her past experiences? A. Regretful. B. Relieved. C. Grateful. 20. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Conservation workers. B. High school students. C. College teachers. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项 A Best Volunteer Programs for 2024 Zimbabwe — Volunteer at the African Wildlife Reserve Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend your vacation? Our African Wildlife Reserve in Zimbabwe could use your help! Countless documentaries have featured this program. Volunteers work closely with a wide range of animals, specializing in the release of tortoises (乌龟), vervet monkeys, leopards, and so many more. Not only will you care for the brilliant wildlife, but you will also learn how to collect data and conduct research. Sri Lanka — Women’s English Literacy and Empowerment Program Make the most out of your travels by helping middle to lower-class women improve their English skills. You are helping these women create more job opportunities and career choices. This program is on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, within the beautiful city of Galle. The volunteers have access to wonderful beaches and get to explore the charming city. Belize — Private Island Marine Experience For the ultimate marine (海洋的) protection vacation, look no further! Protect and explore the Belize Barrier Reef from the home-base of a private island. Volunteer tasks include removing invasive (侵入的) species and contributing to a whale shark database. This volunteer program is the leader of invasive species (lionfish) removal in all Belize! Indonesia — Education Enrichment in Bali Become a volunteer in one of Indonesia’s most famous and picturesque islands, Bali. Help us provide free educational enrichment to children from local communities. After public school finishes, volunteers help the students complete their homework or work on improving their English, math, and reading skills. 1. Who most probably prefer to attend African Wildlife Reserve program? A. Vacation campers. B. Adventure explorers. C. Wildlife lovers. D. Documentary producers. 2. What is the aim of the Private Island Marine Experience program? A. To protect the sea life. B. To develop new wildlife parks. C. To discover marine resources. D. To conduct biological research. 3. What do the volunteers in Sri Lanka and Indonesia have in common? A. They are keen to explore. B. They are helpful in English. C. They are from local communities. D. They are better at career choices. 【答案】1. C 2. A 3. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了2024年最佳的四个志愿者项目。 【1题详解】 推理判断题。根据Zimbabwe — Volunteer at the African Wildlife Reserve部分中“Volunteers work closely with a wide range of animals, specializing in the release of tortoises (乌龟), vervet monkeys, leopards, and so many more. (志愿者们与各种各样的动物密切合作，专门负责放生乌龟、长尾猴、豹子等)”可知，该项目的志愿者主要是与各种动物打交道。因此，野生动物爱好者更喜欢参加该志愿者项目。故选C项。 【2题详解】 推理判断题。根据Belize — Private Island Marine Experience部分中“For the ultimate marine (海洋的) protection vacation, look no further! (想要终极的海洋保护假期，别再找了)”和“Volunteer tasks include removing invasive (侵入的) species and contributing to a whale shark database. (志愿者的任务包括清除入侵物种和为鲸鲨数据库做出贡献)”可知，该项目适合想要度过海洋保护假期的人群，且其志愿者主要负责清除入侵物种、支持鲸鲨数据库。因此，该项目的目的是保护海洋生物。故选A项。 【3题详解】 细节理解题。根据Sri Lanka — Women’s English Literacy and Empowerment Program部分中“Make the most out of your travels by helping middle to lower-class women improve their English skills. (通过帮助中下层妇女提高她们的英语技能来充分利用你的旅行)”和Indonesia — Education Enrichment in Bali部分中“After public school finishes, volunteers help the students complete their homework or work on improving their English, math, and reading skills. (公立学校放学后，志愿者帮助学生完成家庭作业或提高他们的英语、数学和阅读技能)”可知，这两个项目都涉及帮助提高当地人的英语技能，志愿者在英语学习方面发挥作用。故选B项。 B Finding a rewarding career in life is often difficult, and for one young farmer, a disability could so easily have destroyed his dreams. But as a recent TikTok video showed, a 12-year-old isn’t going to let his muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩) stop him from rolling up his sleeves and getting dirty. John Ray was born with a rare muscular disease that causes muscles to weaken. “When he was born his prospect was not good. The doctors said they didn’t expect him to live long,” shared John’s mother, Trina Reid with Ontario Farmer. Thankfully however, John has proved doctors wrong by living life to the full, so much that he’s able to lend a much needed hand to his father, Donny Ray on the farm. Young John used to be brought to a specific area of the farm to work, but his regular wheelchair wasn’t suitable for farm life, so the family tried their best to adapt to their son’s needs. One day Donny came across an Action Trackchair wheelchair. Unfortunately the chair came with a high price tag that the family couldn’t afford. With the help of Donny’s employer, Wallenstein Feed& Supply Ltd., the family were able to buy the impressive piece of equipment. Donny made a few adaptions so John could help with the feeding in the barn (谷仓). Over the next two months he’s even been out in the fields helping with the potato planting. Donny shared “No disabilities here, only new abilities. We get to see a very hard-working John: in the barn and out in the fields.” So with the love, support, and determination of John’s family, the youngster’s future farming career is definitely looking hopeful. And as his mom shares: “If John has taught me anything, it’s that perseverance (毅力) is everything. There is nothing he says he can’t do.” 4. What did John Ray desire to do? A. To live a long life. B. To cure his disease. C. To work on the farm. D. To get family support. 5 Why did Donny change the Action Trackchair wheelchair? A. To receive a donation from a charity. B. To reduce the price of the equipment. C. To make John adapt to the wheelchair. D. To help John with more farm activities. 6. What can be inferred from Donny Ray’s words in paragraph 5? A. John’s disabilities limit his capabilities. B. John’s life on the farm is extremely tough. C. John’s condition has improved significantly over time. D. John has developed new abilities despite his condition. 7. What is the main message the author wants to convey in the text? A. The huge challenges of finding a rewarding career. B. Overcoming physical limitations to achieve one’s dreams. C. Modern equipment is essential for people with disabilities. D. The importance of family support in living independently. 【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. B 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述残疾人 John克服身体局限实现自己的梦想。 【4题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段的“Finding a rewarding career in life is often difficult, and for one young farmer, a disability could so easily have destroyed his dreams. (在生活中找到一个有意义的职业往往很困难，对于一个年轻的农民来说，残疾很容易摧毁他的梦想。)”和文章第三段的“Thankfully, however, John has proved doctors wrong by living life to the full, so much that he’s able to lend a much needed hand to his father, Donny Ray on the farm. (然而，值得庆幸的是，约翰通过充实的生活证明了医生的错误，以至于他能够向农场里的父亲唐尼·雷伸出急需的手。)”可知， John Ray渴望在农场工作。故选C项。 【5题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第三段的“Young John used to be brought to a specific area of the farm to work, but his regular wheelchair wasn’t suitable for farm life, so the family tried their best to adapt to their son’s needs. (小约翰过去常常被带到农场的一个特定区域工作，但他的普通轮椅不适合农场生活，所以这个家庭尽力适应儿子的需求。)”和文章第五段的“Donny made a few adaptions so John could help with the feeding in the barn (谷仓). (唐尼做了一些调整，这样约翰就可以在谷仓里帮忙喂食了。)”可知， Donny给轮椅做了一些调整，这样约翰就可以帮忙做农场里的活了。故选D项。 【6题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第五段的“Donny shared “No disabilities here, only new abilities. We get to see a very hard-working John: in the barn and out in the fields.” (唐尼分享道：“这里没有残疾，只有新的能力。我们可以看到一个非常勤奋的约翰：在谷仓里和田野里。”)”可知， Donny强调尽管John身体状况不佳，他还是开发出了新的能力。故选D项。 【7题详解】 主旨大意题。根据文章第一段的“Finding a rewarding career in life is often difficult, and for one young farmer, a disability could so easily have destroyed his dreams. (在生活中找到一个有意义的职业往往很困难，对于一个年轻的农民来说，残疾很容易摧毁他的梦想。)”和文章最后一段“So with the love, support, and determination of John’s family, the youngster’s future farming career is definitely looking hopeful. And as his mom shares: “If John has taught me anything, it’s that perseverance (毅力) is everything. There is nothing he says he can’t do.”  (因此，在约翰家人的爱、支持和决心下，这位年轻人未来的农业生涯无疑充满希望。正如他妈妈分享的那样：“如果说约翰教会了我什么，那就是毅力就是一切。他说没有什么他做不了的。”)”可知，文章主要讲述了一个患有罕见肌肉疾病的12岁男孩John Ray如何在家人和朋友的帮助下，克服身体条件限制，在农场工作，并展现出新的能力。因此，作者想要传达的主要信息是 Overcoming physical limitations to achieve one’s dreams. (克服身体条件限制以实现梦想)。故选B项。 C New Scientist magazine’s chief reporter Adam Vaughan recently published “How your day will look in a carbon-neutral(碳中和) world.” Here, he imagines what a typical day would be like in the future-through the eyes of Isla, “a child in 2050”-after we’ve cut carbon emissions(排放). Vaughan acknowledges the writing is out of imagination but it is concluded by research, expert opinion, and experiments happening right now. Isla lives in the United Kingdom— will it still be a united kingdom in 2050? -and her life looks pretty much like life does today: She has a house, a car and a job. There are forests, and giant machines taking carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) out of the atmosphere. It all sounds like a green and pleasant land, but it didn’t sound like the future to me. It’s just like the life we are living now. It’s an interesting exercise, imagining what it will be like in about 30 years. I thought I would give it a try: Here is my story about Edie, living in Toronto, Canada in 2050. Edie’s alarm goes off at 4:00 a. m. She gets up, folds up the bed in the garage that is her apartment and workshop. She considers herself to be very lucky to have this garage. The only people that live in houses these days are multi-millionaires from all over the world, especially from Arizona and other southern states, wishing to move to Canada with its cooler climate and plentiful water. They can afford the million-dollar immigrant visa fee. At that time, there are no office or industrial jobs anymore: Artificial Intelligence and robots will take care of that. The few jobs left are in service, culture or health care. Luckily, Edie has her job. She checks the balance in her Personal Carbon Allowance (PCA) account to see if she has enough to buy another battery for her e-bike. If she doesn’t have enough then she will have to buy carbon credits, and they. are expensive. She sets her alarm for 6:00 p. m. when the streets of Toronto will come alive again on this hot November day. 8. What can we know about Adam Vaughan’s passage? A. It is about creative imagination. B. It mainly describes advance in science. C. It focuses on solutions to carbon emissions. D. It is his vision of the future. 9. What does the author think of Isla’s life? A. Frightening. B. Ordinary. C. Ideal. D. Pleasant. 10. Why do people like Canada according to Edie? A. People want to get better education. B. The living expense there is rather low. C. It has a cool and comfortable temperature. D. The water in Canada hasn’t been polluted. 11. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Two women’s entirely different lives. B. What our life will be like in 2050. C. A look into Adam Vaughan’s Life. D. How we can handle our account well. 【答案】8. D 9. B 10. C 11. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一名杂志记者写得关于未来“碳中和”世界的生活的文章。 【8题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Here, he imagines what a typical day would be like in the future-through the eyes of Isla, “a child in 2050”-after we’ve cut carbon emissions(在这里，他通过“2050年的孩子”艾拉的视角，想象了在我们减少碳排放之后，未来典型的一天会是什么样子)”可知，在亚当·沃恩发表的文章中他想象了未来“碳中和”的世界的生活是什么样子的，因此文章是他对未来的想象。故选D项。 【9题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段“It all sounds like a green and pleasant land, but it didn’t sound like the future to me. It’s just like the life we are living now.(这一切听起来像是一片绿色和宜人的土地，但对我来说，这并不像未来。就像我们现在的生活一样。)”可知，作者认为艾拉的生活就像我们现在的生活一样是普通的、平常的。故选B项。 【10题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The only people that live in houses these days are multi-millionaires from all over the world, especially from Arizona and other southern states, wishing to move to Canada with its cooler climate and plentiful water.(现在住在房子里的人都是来自世界各地的百万富翁，尤其是来自亚利桑那州和其他南部各州的人，他们希望搬到气候凉爽、水资源丰富的加拿大。)”可知，人们喜欢加拿大是因为它的温度凉爽舒适。故选C项。 【11题详解】 推理判断题。分析全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了一名杂志记者写得关于未来“碳中和”世界的生活的文章，再根据文章第一段“Here, he imagines what a typical day would be like in the future-through the eyes of Isla, “a child in 2050”-after we’ve cut carbon emissions(在这里，他通过“2050年的孩子”艾拉的视角，想象了在我们减少碳排放之后，未来典型的一天会是什么样子)”可知，所以作者想告诉我们的是2050年我们的生活会是什么样子。故选B项。 D When traveling to foreign countries, mastering the art of body language is key for perfect travel experience. As a body language expert, it’s easy for me to see how we communicate with those around us without even saying a word. I especially believe the importance of the universal language of body talk. At most times when traveling abroad, it is the only way that connects every human being, no matter the geographic location. A simple custom or sign of respect is vital to understand before taking flight to your desired destination. For example, it is customary to simply eat the food that you have before you when we are out at a business lunch. In Asian customs, business lunches are strict. Finishing your plate or eating most of the food you ordered is considered rude in Asian culture. “Body language teaches us everything about a person,” says Benjamin Wey, a professor at two European universities. “My professional career would be entirely different if it were not for body language and my understanding of it.” Frequently visiting both Europe and the US, Wey has come to understand that internationally, our ability to actively respect cultural customs becomes the currency within business. One key element that Wey has taken away from his travels abroad is “that all people want to be treated with respect.” So, show your respect-and learn more about the local customs and traditions or the spots on your route. Gather an understanding of what gestures or expressions are considered useful, and avoid those that may be offensive to your new friends. Though we started with one language in common-body language, the cultures of the world have evolved (演化). It is important to be able to identify and appreciate these differences; it will make our world smaller as a result. 12. Why does the author think body language is important? A. It makes different cultures getting more alike. B. It can effectively show your respect to others. C. It allows us to connect with people anywhere. D. It replaces the need for verbal communication. 13. What does the passage advise travelers to do to improve their travel experience? A. Avoid making any gestures at all. B. Finish the food you order in the plate. C. Learn to use the local language fluently. D. Show respect by following local customs. 14. What does the underlined word “offensive” mean in paragraph 5? A. Rude. B. Similar. C. Awesome. D. Practical. 15. What is the best title of the text? A. Cross-cultural Body Language B. The Traditional Cuisine Culture C. A Perfect Travel Experience Abroad D. A Good Way to Learn Foreign Cultures 【答案】12. C 13. D 14. A 15. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述掌握肢体语言艺术是获得完美旅行体验的关键，同时旅行者要尊重当地的风俗习惯。 【12题详解】 细节理解题。由第二段中“I especially believe the importance of the universal language of body talk. At most times when traveling abroad, it is the only way that connects every human being, no matter the geographic location. (我特别相信肢体语言这一通用语言的重要性。多数时候在国外旅行时，无论地理位置如何，它是连接每个人的唯一方式)”可知，作者认为肢体语言重要，因为它让我们在任何地方都能与人交流。故选C项。 【13题详解】 细节理解题。由第二段中“A simple custom or sign of respect is vital to understand before taking flight to your desired destination. (在飞往您想要的目的地之前，了解一个简单的习俗或尊重的标志至关重要)”和第五段中“So, show your respect-and learn more about the local customs and traditions or the spots on your route. (所以，表达你的尊重，更多地了解当地的习俗和传统，或者你路线上的景点)”可知，这篇文章建议旅行者遵循当地风俗来表示尊重，以改善他们的旅行体验。故选D项。 【14题详解】 词句猜测题。由第五段中“Gather an understanding of what gestures or expressions are considered useful, and avoid those that may be offensive to your new friends. (了解哪些手势或表情被认为是有用的，避免那些可能offensive你新朋友的手势或表情)”可知，与“useful”相对应，避免的应是负面词汇，由此推断，offensive含义与“Rude (粗鲁的、无礼的)”相近。故选A项。 【15题详解】 主旨大意题。文章首段提出话题，掌握肢体语言的艺术是获得完美旅行体验的关键，下文叙述，旅行者要尊重当地风俗习惯，最后一段“Though we started with one language in common-body language, the cultures of the world have evolved (演化). It is important to be able to identify and appreciate these differences; it will make our world smaller as a result. (虽然我们从共同的肢体语言中的一种语言开始，但世界文化已经发展。重要的是能够识别和理解这些差异，这将使我们的世界变得更小)”可知，“跨文化肢体语言”与文本内容一致，适合作文章标题。故选A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。 Brain exercises to improve memory Memory is an intellectual ability to collect, store and recall events that people have experienced in the past. Not many of us can boast of a good memory. Scientists have found a direct relationship between exercises and brain health. Here are some brain exercises to improve memory. Studying a new language This is a good way to enhance the ability of thinking and gathering information to the brain. You will probably find it difficult to memorize the vocabulary of a foreign language. ___16___ Learning a new language helps the brain work continuously and improves memory. Focusing within 8 seconds You should focus thinking about something to remember (anniversary for grandparents, class meeting time ···) within 8 seconds. 8 seconds seems to be a very short time. However it is the time necessary to move information from short-term memory into long-term memory of the people. ___17___ Therefore, you should apply and practice every day. Positive thinking ___18___ Having a comfortable life is the aim of this brain exercise to improve memory. Life and spirit are always happy to have an plentiful strength and a toughness memory. An optimistic mindset, love life will increase the work efficiency of the brain and help you avoid depression, and bring you much joy and happiness. ___19___ It’s very easy to do this exercise. You close your eyes, count the color of the letters in order in the Google name, or the name of the stores in front of your house, then you check for accuracy. You should gradually increase the difficulty of the exercises to get sharp memory. You can also do brain exercise to improve memory from: write down a bunch of words, read once and think quickly to see how many words you can remember. ___20___ A. Closing your eyes B. Build up your vocabulary C. You should start with 10 words and increase gradually. D. Regularly read articles and new lists of words to have a healthy brain. E. This is actually a method that some studies have tested and confirmed. F. But the more difficult to remember, the more brain function work properly. G. The method is always thinking about a better future: simple life, happy family, good children. 【答案】16. E 17. F 18. G 19. A 20. C 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍几种大脑锻炼提高记忆力的方法。 【16题详解】 根据上文“This is a good way to enhance the ability of thinking and gathering information to the brain. You will probably find it difficult to memorize the vocabulary of a foreign language.(这是一个很好的方式来提高思维能力和收集信息的大脑。你可能会发现记住一门外语的词汇很困难)”以及后文“Learning a new language helps the brain work continuously and improves memory.(学习一门新语言有助于大脑持续工作，提高记忆力)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出困难对于大脑工作的影响，下文补充说明，学习一门新语言有助于大脑持续工作并提高记忆力。故F项“但是越难记住，大脑功能就越能正常工作”符合上下文逻辑关系。故选F。 【17题详解】 根据上文“You should focus thinking about something to remember (anniversary for grandparents, class meeting time ···) within 8 seconds. 8 seconds seems to be a very short time. However it is the time necessary to move information from short-term memory into long-term memory of the people.(你应该在8秒内集中精力想一些值得记住的事情（祖父母的纪念日，班会时间）。8秒似乎是很短的时间。然而，将信息从短期记忆转移到人们的长期记忆是必要的时间)”上文提到8秒可以将信息从人们的短期记忆转移到长期记忆，由此可知本句对这一方法的作用进行总结。故E项“这实际上是一种经过一些研究测试和证实的方法”符合上下文逻辑关系。故选E。 【18题详解】 根据后文“Having a comfortable life is the aim of this brain exercise to improve memory. Life and spirit are always happy to have an plentiful strength and a toughness memory. An optimistic mindset, love life will increase the work efficiency of the brain and help you avoid depression, and bring you much joy and happiness.(有一个舒适的生活是这种大脑锻炼的目的，以提高记忆力。生活和精神总是快乐的，拥有丰富的力量和坚韧的记忆。一个乐观的心态，热爱生活将提高大脑的工作效率，帮助你避免抑郁，并给你带来许多快乐和幸福)”可知，本段主要讲述，本句应陈述积极乐观的事。故G选项“这个练习方法就是时刻想着美好的未来：简单的生活、幸福的家庭、优秀的孩子”符合语境。故选G。 【19题详解】 根据后文“It’s very easy to do this exercise. You close your eyes, count the color of the letters in order in the Google name, or the name of the stores in front of your house, then you check for accuracy.(做这个练习很容易。你闭上眼睛，按顺序数出谷歌名字中字母的颜色，或者你家门前商店的名字，然后检查准确性)”可知，该段讲述另一个大脑锻炼提高记忆力的方法，A选项Closing your eyes对应后文close your eyes。A选项“闭上眼睛”，与后文具体做法陈述一致。故选A。 【20题详解】 根据上文“You can also do brain exercise to improve memory from: write down a bunch of words, read once and think quickly to see how many words you can remember.(你也可以通过大脑锻炼来提高记忆力：写下一堆单词，读一次，快速思考，看看你能记住多少单词)”叙述，您还可以通过进行大脑锻炼来提高记忆力：写下一堆单词，读一次并快速思考，看看您能记住多少单词，故本句承接上文，进行补充说明。故C选项“你应该从10个单词开始，然后逐渐增加”符合语境，故选C。 第二卷 第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。 One of my major life-turning points happened during my exchange study in Finland. At the University of Economics in Prague where I studied, it was extremely ____21____ to get on an Erasmus exchange trip abroad since the demand was ____22____ . Everyone wanted to go! Regardless, I decided to sign up early for the last semester, just to see what the process was like and to be better equipped for ____23____ again next year. I did make it through all the three rounds and ____24____ got a spot at a University in Turku, Finland! I was ____25____ . The success brought its own ____26____ , but once you set your eyes on the goal, nothing can stop you. I had a very full life in Finland. I met the most amazing people, traveled a lot and ____27____ with friends from all over the world. ____28____ I was one of the few people there who really needed to pass all the courses and additionally write the papers, I had to run on an impossible sleep ____29____ of four hours per night. But I ____30____ it! My study in Finland opened up my ____31____ , too. After the exchange study, I ____32____ my life in Finland. This adventure led me to choose a life of ____33____ made up of remote work and plenty of travelling. I couldn’t have asked for a better ____34____ . And it gave me one of my favorite ____35____ that I can now share with others. 21. A. tiresome B. satisfying C. subtle D. difficult 22. A. huge B. flexible C. steady D. mild 23. A. highlighting B. acquiring C. applying D. performing 24. A. obviously B. eventually C. immediately D. constantly 25. A. disappointed B. confused C. excited D. considerate 26. A. reactions B. challenges C. opportunities D. achievements 27. A. competed B. agreed C. conflicted D. interacted 28. A. Now that B. Even if C. In case D. As though 29. A. work B. task C. schedule D. trick 30. A. ignored B. missed C. made D. expected 31. A. horizons B. companies C. security D. digestion 32. A. wrapped up B. picked up C. held up D. brought up 33. A. virtue B. ambition C. delay D. freedom 34. A. evidence B. outcome C. position D. profession 35. A. incidents B. memberships C. experiences D. idioms 【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. C 31. A 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在芬兰参加交流学习时的个人经历以及感悟。 【21题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在我就读的布拉格经济大学，由于需求量巨大，想要参加伊拉斯谟项目的海外交流之旅极其困难。A. tiresome麻烦的；B. satisfying令人满意的；C. subtle微妙的；D. difficult困难的。由下文“Everyone wanted to go! (每个人都想去)”和“Regardless, I decided to sign up early for my last semester, just to see what the process was like(尽管如此，我还是决定在大三上学期就报名试试，看看流程是怎样的)”可知，作者要参加伊拉斯谟项目的海外交流之旅竞争激烈，想要参加极其困难。故选D项。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在我就读的布拉格经济大学，由于需求量巨大，想要参加伊拉斯谟项目的海外交流之旅极其困难。A. huge巨大的；B. flexible灵活的；C. steady稳定的；D. mild温和的。由下文“Everyone wanted to go! (每个人都想去)”可知，参加这个海外交流项目困难是由于参加者需求巨大。故选A项。 【23题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：尽管如此，我还是决定在大三上学期就报名试试，看看流程是怎样的，为一年后再次申请做好准备。A. highlighting强调；B. acquiring获得；C. applying申请，应用；D. performing表现，表演。由下文“again next year”可知，作者为来年再次申请做准备。故选C项。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：我成功地通过了三轮筛选，最后获得了一个去芬兰图尔库大学的机会！A. obviously明显地；B. eventually最后；C. immediately立刻；D. consistently一贯地。由上文“I did make it through all the three rounds”可知，作者成功地通过了三轮筛选，最后获得了一个机会。故选B项。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很兴奋！A. disappointed感到失望的；B. confused困惑的；C. excited兴奋的；D. considerate体贴的。由上文“got a spot at a University in Turku, Finland(获得了一个去芬兰图尔库大学的机会)”可知，作者获得了一个去芬兰图尔库大学的机会，因此很兴奋。故选C项。 【26题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：成功带来了自身的挑战，但是一旦你把目光放在目标上，就没有什么能阻止你。A. reactions反应；B. challenges挑战；C. opportunities机会；D. achievements成就。由下文“but once you set your eyes on the goal, nothing can stop you”可知，成功会带来挑战。故选B项。 【27题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：我遇到了最了不起的人，进行了很多旅行，并与来自世界各地的朋友互动。A. competed竞争；B. agreed同意；C. conflicted冲突，抵触；D. interacted互动。由上文“I met the most amazing people, traveled a lot”可知，作者和来自世界各地的朋友互动。故选D项。 【28题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：因为我是那里为数不多必须通过所有课程并且还要写论文的人之一，我继续了一个不可能的睡眠时间表，每晚只睡四个小时。A. Now that既然，由于；B. Even if尽管；C. In case以防，万一；D. As though好像。由下文“I was one of the few people there who really needed to pass all the courses and additionally write the papers, I had to run on an impossible sleep”可知，前一句是后一句的原因，需用now that引导原因状语从句。故选A项。 【29题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：因为我是那里为数不多必须通过所有课程并且还要写论文的人之一，我继续了一个不可能的睡眠时间表，每晚只睡四个小时。A. work工作；B. task任务；C. schedule日程、时间表；D. trick技巧。由上文“I was one of the few people there who really needed to pass all the courses and additionally write the papers”可知，为了通过所有课程并且还要写论文，作者设法坚持了一个不可能的作息时间表。故选C项。 【30题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是我成功了！A. ignored忽视；B. missed错过；C. made做，完成；D. expected期待。由上文“to run on an impossible sleep schedule(继续了一个不可能的睡眠时间表)”并结合“But”可知，作者成功了，make it为固定搭配，意为“成功”。故选C项。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：在芬兰的学习也开阔了我的视野。A. horizons地平线，视野；B. companies公司；C. security安全；D. digestion消化。由上文“I met the most amazing people, traveled a lot and ____7____ with friends from all over the world.”可知，作者在交流学习期间拓宽了视野。故选A项。 【32题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：交换学习结束后，我结束了在芬兰的生活。A. wrapped up圆满结束；B. picked up拾起；C. held up举起，支撑；D. brought up抚养。由上文“After the exchange study”可知，作者在芬兰的生活结束了。故选A项。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这次冒险让我选择了一种自由的生活，包括远程工作和大量的旅行。A. virtue美德；B. ambition志向；C. delay延误；D. freedom自由。由下文“made up of remote work and plenty of travelling”可知，作者因为这次冒险选择了一种自由的生活方式。故选D项。 【34题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不可能有比这更好的结果了。A. evidence证据；B. outcome结果，成果；C. position位置；D. profession职业。由上文“This adventure led me to choose a life of ____13____ made up of remote work and plenty of travelling.”可知，作者认为交流学习的结果是很好的。故选B项。 【35题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：它给了我一个我最喜欢的现在可以和别人分享的经历。A. incidents事件；B. memberships会员；C. experiences经历；D. idioms习语。由下文“that I can now share with others”以及前文的描述可知，这次交流学习是可以和别人分享的经历。故选C项。 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。 Last vacation, my family and I traveled to Europe. It was ____36____ unforgettable experience that I will remember forever. We visited several countries, each with its unique culture and historical sites. In Paris, we climbed the Eiffel Tower ____37____ admired the breathtaking view of the city. One of the most exciting parts of our trip was visiting the Louvre Museum. There, I saw the Mona Lisa with my own eyes, ____38____ (feel) a sense of wonder. We also tried various local cuisines, some of ____39____ were quite delicious. My favorite was the Italian pizza, which had a perfect balance of flavors. During our stay, we communicated with locals using our ____40____ (limit) French. Although we made some mistakes, they were always ____41____ (patience) and understanding. The locals’ kindness and willingness to help us explore their beautiful city were ____42____ (true) heartwarming. We often used hand gestures and a few key French phrases we had learned before the trip. On our last day, we ____43____ (take) a boat tour along the Seine River. It was so beautiful that I couldn’t help but take ____44____ (photo) to capture (捕捉) the moments. Before leaving, we bought some souvenirs _____45_____ (remind) us of our amazing journey. Now, whenever I look at them, I am filled with happy memories. 【答案】36. an 37. and 38. feeling 39. which 40. limited 41. patient 42. truly 43. took 44. photos 45. to remind 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。短文叙述了作者和家人的欧洲之旅。 【36题详解】 考查冠词。句意：那是一次难忘的经历，我将永远记得。泛指“一次难忘的经历”，用不定冠词，unforgettable首字母的发音为元音音素。故填an。 【37题详解】 考查连词。句意：在巴黎，我们爬上了埃菲尔铁塔，欣赏着这座城市的壮丽景色。前后动作为并列关系，用连词and连接。故填and。 【38题详解】 考查非谓语。句意：在那里，我亲眼看到了《蒙娜丽莎》，心中充满了惊奇。空处为非谓语动词，feel与I为主动关系，用现在分词作状语。故填feeling。 【39题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：我们还尝试了各种当地美食，其中一些非常美味。先行词为local cuisines，在定语从句中作of的宾语，关系代词为which。故填which。 【40题详解】 考查形容词。句意：在我们逗留期间，我们用我们有限的法语与当地人交流。形容词limited作定语。故填limited。 【41题详解】 考查形容词。句意：虽然我们犯了一些错误，他们总是耐心和善解人意。形容词patient作表语。故填patient。 【42题详解】 考查副词。句意：当地人的善良和愿意帮助我们探索他们美丽的城市真的很暖心。副词truly作状语修饰形容词。故填truly。 【43题详解】 考查时态。句意：最后一天，我们乘船游览了塞纳河。陈述过去的动作，用一般过去时。故填took。 【44题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：它太美了，我忍不住拍了照片来捕捉这些瞬间。take photos拍照片，复数名词photos表示泛指。故填photos。 【45题详解】 考查非谓语。句意：离开之前，我们买了一些纪念品来纪念我们的奇妙之旅。动词不定式作目的状语。故填to remind。 第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，在你校学习的英国交换生Frank想参加中国诗词电视大赛（Chinese Poetry TV Competition），但他不知如何为此做准备，特写信向你寻求建议。请你给他写一封回信，要点如下： 1. 乐意帮助； 2 具体建议； 3. 表达祝愿。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节使行文流畅。 提示词：recite v. 背诵 poet n. 诗人 Dear Frank, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 【答案】范文： Dear Frank, It’s amazing that you’re interested in the popular Chinese Poetry TV Competition and want to take part in it. I’m more than delighted to offer you some tips. First of all, you should surf the Internet to learn about the brief history of Chinese poetry to get a better understanding of it. The resources are available on many relevant websites. Additionally, you had better recite as many poems as possible and seek help from teachers, which will enable you to enlarge your knowledge about Chinese poetry. More importantly, watching previous events will make you get familiar and well prepared so that you will not feel stressed or anxious during the fiercely-competitive process. Hope these suggestions will help you get started. Good luck in the competition. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给英国交换生Frank写封信，给他提一些参加中国诗词电视大赛的建议。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：delighted→happy 提供：offer→provide 另外：additionally→moreover 参加：take part in→participate in 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：First of all, you should surf the Internet to learn about the brief history of Chinese poetry to get a better understanding of it. 拓展句：First of all, you should surf the Internet, the purpose of which is to learn about the brief history of Chinese poetry to get a better understanding of it. 【点睛】[高分句型1] It’s amazing that you’re interested in the popular Chinese Poetry TV Competition and want to take part in it. (运用了that引导的主语从句) [高分句型2] Additionally, you had better recite as many poems as possible and seek help from teachers, which will enable you to enlarge your knowledge about Chinese poetry. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句) 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。 Lily and Susan had been the best of friends since kindergarten. They shared everything—from secrets to lunches—and were inseparable. One sunny afternoon, as they walked in the nearby park, chatting about their plans for the future, they saw an injured dog. Without hesitation, Lily and Susan decided to help the poor little dog. They carefully held it and rushed to the nearest vet (兽医) clinic. The vet assured them that the dog would be fine with some rest and medicine. Relieved, they decided to name the dog Lucky and take turns to care for it until it recovered. Their act of kindness brought them even closer, and they spent many joyful hours playing with Lucky in the park. However, as high school progressed, their interests started to diverge (出现分歧) . Lily became passionate about painting, spending hours in the art room perfecting her art works, while Susan developed a deep interest in science, joining the school’s science club and taking part in various competitions. As time passed, they found themselves with less and less in common. One day, a misunderstanding occurred when Lily blamed Susan for ignoring Lucky because of her busy schedule. Susan felt hurt and believed that Lily didn’t understand the pressure she was under with her studies and extra-curricular activities. They argued, and for the first time, their friendship seemed strained. Feeling disheartened, both girls went their separate ways. But despite their differences, they couldn’t shake off the memories of better times and the close relationship they once shared. One evening, as Lily walked home from an art class, she noticed Susan sitting alone on the side of the road, looking deep in thought. She hesitated but then gathered up the courage to approach her. “Mind if I sit down?” she asked softly. Susan looked up, surprised but not unwelcoming. “I was just thinking about old times,” she admitted. “Me too,” Lily said quietly. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 They sat in silence for a while, both lost in their thoughts. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After talking, they came up with a plan to rebuild their relationship. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 They sat in silence for a while, both lost in their thoughts. They were all immersed in the beautiful memories of the past. Suddenly, Susan said, “I don't know why we argued, and it was all because of some small things.” “And, I care about Lucky. It’s the cutest little dog in the world,” Susan added. Lily smiled and said, “Of course, we’re still good friends.” The two girls talked a lot, as if unaware of the passage of time. They were happy to be able to bridge the gap between each other. After talking, they came up with a plan to rebuild their relationship. Susan decided to try to understand painting, while Lily decided to try to understand science. After school, they went home together. On weekends, they took Lucky to the park for a walk, which made them feel excited. When encountering disagreements, they would analyze rather than argue. True friends will not be separated by minor conflicts. True friends understand and support each other. 【解析】 【导语】本文讲述了莉莉和苏珊从幼儿园起就是最好的朋友，她们分享一切，形影不离，她们还收养了一只受伤的流浪狗。但随着时间流逝，她们因为爱好不同及忙碌的学习而忽略彼此，最终引发矛盾，不再理会彼此。一天，莉莉下课回家见到沉思的苏珊，她过去搭话。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“她们沉默地坐了一会儿，都陷入了沉思。”可知，第一段可描写两人的心理活动及语言交流。 ②由第二段首句内容“经过交谈，她们想出了一个重建关系的计划。”可知，第二段可描写两人是如何重建友谊的。 2.续写线索：陷入回忆——坦诚交流——原谅彼此——重建友谊——找回友谊——朋友真谛 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①争吵：argue/quarrel ②关心：care about/be concerned with ③决定做某事：decided to do/be determined to do 情绪类 ①高兴的：happy/glad ②兴奋的：excited/thrilled 【点睛】[高分句型1]. On weekends, they took Lucky to the park for a walk, which made them feel excited.（由which引导的非限制性定语从句） [高分句型2]. When encountering disagreements, they would analyze rather than argue.（由When引导的时间状语从句的省略） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 城阳三中高二级部12月阶段性考试 英语试题 本试卷共10页。满分150分。考试用时120分钟。考试结束后, 将答题卡交回。 注意事项: 1. 答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、座号、考生号等填写在答题卡上。 2. 回答选择题时、选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。 第一卷 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--小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What will Chris do next? A. Drink some coffee. B. Watch the World Cup. C. Go to sleep. 2. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Strangers. B. Classmates. C. Relatives. 3. What does the woman think of the man’s suggestion? A. Considerate. B. Professional. C. Unreasonable. 4. What can we learn about Tom? A. He’s smart for his age. B. He’s unwilling to study. C. He’s difficult to get along with. 5. What did Kevin do yesterday? A. He went swimming. B. He cleaned up his house. C. He talked with his grandparents. 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。 听下面一段对话, 回答第6、7题。 6. Who is arranging the meeting? A. Peter. B. David. C. Janet. 7. When does the man prefer to have the meeting? A. This Wednesday. B. This Friday. C. Next Monday. 听下面一段对话, 回答第8至10题。 8. What’s the problem with the woman’s present apartment? A. It’s far from campus. B. Its rent is high C. It’s not furnished. 9. Why did the woman call the man? A. To make a complaint. B. To ask for help. C. To rent his house. 10 What will the man do next? A. Inquire about the price. B. Find a roommate. C. Visit an apartment. 听下面一段对话, 回答第11至13题。 11. Why does the woman suggest eating at home? A. She wants to save money. B. She is tired of preparing a meal. C. She’d like to try something new. 12. What does the woman think of Indian food? A. It is not delicious. B. It is too spicy. C. It is unhealthy. 13. What will they order? A. Indian food. B. Italian food. C. Chinese food. 听下面一段对话, 回答第14至16题。 14. What does the man want to do after graduation? A. Work at a hotel. B. Further his study. C. Travel around the world. 15. What’s the woman’s major? A. Hotel Management. B. French. C. Computer Science. 16. How does the woman pay her tuition(学费)? A By doing a part-time job B. With her scholarship. C. With her parents’ help. 听下面一段独白, 回答第17至20题。 17. Where did the speaker learn about college? A. From the movies. B. From her family. C. From the books. 18. What helped change the speaker’s attitude towards study? A. Her professor’s advice. B. Her graduate program. C. Her trip to Africa. 19. How does the speaker feel when she talks about her past experiences? A. Regretful. B. Relieved. C. Grateful. 20. Who is the speaker probably talking to? A. Conservation workers. B. High school students. C. College teachers. 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A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项 A Best Volunteer Programs for 2024 Zimbabwe — Volunteer at the African Wildlife Reserve Are you looking for a meaningful way to spend your vacation? Our African Wildlife Reserve in Zimbabwe could use your help! Countless documentaries have featured this program. Volunteers work closely with a wide range of animals, specializing in the release of tortoises (乌龟), vervet monkeys, leopards, and so many more. Not only will you care for the brilliant wildlife, but you will also learn how to collect data and conduct research. Sri Lanka — Women’s English Literacy and Empowerment Program Make the most out of your travels by helping middle to lower-class women improve their English skills. You are helping these women create more job opportunities and career choices. This program is on the southwest coast of Sri Lanka, within the beautiful city of Galle. The volunteers have access to wonderful beaches and get to explore the charming city. Belize — Private Island Marine Experience For the ultimate marine (海洋的) protection vacation, look no further! Protect and explore the Belize Barrier Reef from the home-base of a private island. Volunteer tasks include removing invasive (侵入的) species and contributing to a whale shark database. This volunteer program is the leader of invasive species (lionfish) removal in all Belize! Indonesia — Education Enrichment in Bali Become a volunteer in one of Indonesia’s most famous and picturesque islands, Bali. Help us provide free educational enrichment to children from local communities. After public school finishes, volunteers help the students complete their homework or work on improving their English, math, and reading skills. 1. Who most probably prefer to attend African Wildlife Reserve program? A. Vacation campers. B. Adventure explorers. C. Wildlife lovers. D. Documentary producers. 2. What is the aim of the Private Island Marine Experience program? A. To protect the sea life. B. To develop new wildlife parks. C. To discover marine resources. D. To conduct biological research. 3. What do the volunteers in Sri Lanka and Indonesia have in common? A. They are keen to explore. B. They are helpful in English. C. They are from local communities. D. They are better at career choices. B Finding a rewarding career in life is often difficult, and for one young farmer, a disability could so easily have destroyed his dreams. But as a recent TikTok video showed, a 12-year-old isn’t going to let his muscular dystrophy (肌肉萎缩) stop him from rolling up his sleeves and getting dirty. John Ray was born with a rare muscular disease that causes muscles to weaken. “When he was born his prospect was not good. The doctors said they didn’t expect him to live long,” shared John’s mother, Trina Reid with Ontario Farmer. Thankfully, however, John has proved doctors wrong by living life to the full, so much that he’s able to lend a much needed hand to his father, Donny Ray on the farm. Young John used to be brought to a specific area of the farm to work, but his regular wheelchair wasn’t suitable for farm life, so the family tried their best to adapt to their son’s needs. One day Donny came across an Action Trackchair wheelchair. Unfortunately the chair came with a high price tag that the family couldn’t afford. With the help of Donny’s employer, Wallenstein Feed& Supply Ltd., the family were able to buy the impressive piece of equipment. Donny made a few adaptions so John could help with the feeding in the barn (谷仓). Over the next two months he’s even been out in the fields helping with the potato planting. Donny shared “No disabilities here, only new abilities. We get to see a very hard-working John: in the barn and out in the fields.” So with the love, support, and determination of John’s family, the youngster’s future farming career is definitely looking hopeful. And as his mom shares: “If John has taught me anything, it’s that perseverance (毅力) is everything. There is nothing he says he can’t do.” 4. What did John Ray desire to do? A. To live a long life. B. To cure his disease. C. To work on the farm. D. To get family support. 5. Why did Donny change the Action Trackchair wheelchair? A. To receive a donation from a charity. B. To reduce the price of the equipment. C. To make John adapt to the wheelchair. D. To help John with more farm activities. 6. What can be inferred from Donny Ray’s words in paragraph 5? A. John’s disabilities limit his capabilities. B. John’s life on the farm is extremely tough. C. John’s condition has improved significantly over time. D. John has developed new abilities despite his condition. 7. What is the main message the author wants to convey in the text? A. The huge challenges of finding a rewarding career. B. Overcoming physical limitations to achieve one’s dreams. C. Modern equipment is essential for people with disabilities. D. The importance of family support in living independently. C New Scientist magazine’s chief reporter Adam Vaughan recently published “How your day will look in a carbon-neutral(碳中和) world.” Here, he imagines what a typical day would be like in the future-through the eyes of Isla, “a child in 2050”-after we’ve cut carbon emissions(排放). Vaughan acknowledges the writing is out of imagination but it is concluded by research, expert opinion, and experiments happening right now. Isla lives in the United Kingdom— will it still be a united kingdom in 2050? -and her life looks pretty much like life does today: She has a house, a car and a job. There are forests, and giant machines taking carbon dioxide (二氧化碳) out of the atmosphere. It all sounds like a green and pleasant land, but it didn’t sound like the future to me. It’s just like the life we are living now. It’s an interesting exercise, imagining what it will be like in about 30 years. I thought I would give it a try: Here is my story about Edie, living in Toronto, Canada in 2050. Edie’s alarm goes off at 4:00 a. m. She gets up, folds up the bed in the garage that is her apartment and workshop. She considers herself to be very lucky to have this garage. The only people that live in houses these days are multi-millionaires from all over the world, especially from Arizona and other southern states, wishing to move to Canada with its cooler climate and plentiful water. They can afford the million-dollar immigrant visa fee. At that time, there are no office or industrial jobs anymore: Artificial Intelligence and robots will take care of that. The few jobs left are in service, culture or health care. Luckily, Edie has her job. She checks the balance in her Personal Carbon Allowance (PCA) account to see if she has enough to buy another battery for her e-bike. If she doesn’t have enough then she will have to buy carbon credits, and they. are expensive. She sets her alarm for 6:00 p. m. when the streets of Toronto will come alive again on this hot November day. 8. What can we know about Adam Vaughan’s passage? A. It is about creative imagination. B. It mainly describes advance in science. C. It focuses on solutions to carbon emissions. D. It is his vision of the future. 9. What does the author think of Isla’s life? A. Frightening. B. Ordinary. C. Ideal. D. Pleasant. 10. Why do people like Canada according to Edie? A. People want to get better education. B. The living expense there is rather low. C. It has a cool and comfortable temperature. D. The water in Canada hasn’t been polluted. 11. What does the author intend to tell us? A. Two women’s entirely different lives. B. What our life will be like in 2050. C. A look into Adam Vaughan’s Life. D. How we can handle our account well. D When traveling to foreign countries, mastering the art of body language is key for perfect travel experience. As a body language expert, it’s easy for me to see how we communicate with those around us without even saying a word. I especially believe the importance of the universal language of body talk. At most times when traveling abroad, it is the only way that connects every human being, no matter the geographic location. A simple custom or sign of respect is vital to understand before taking flight to your desired destination. For example, it is customary to simply eat the food that you have before you when we are out at a business lunch. In Asian customs, business lunches are strict. Finishing your plate or eating most of the food you ordered is considered rude in Asian culture. “Body language teaches us everything about a person,” says Benjamin Wey, a professor at two European universities. “My professional career would be entirely different if it were not for body language and my understanding of it.” Frequently visiting both Europe and the US, Wey has come to understand that internationally, our ability to actively respect cultural customs becomes the currency within business. One key element that Wey has taken away from his travels abroad is “that all people want to be treated with respect.” So, show your respect-and learn more about the local customs and traditions or the spots on your route. Gather an understanding of what gestures or expressions are considered useful, and avoid those that may be offensive to your new friends. Though we started with one language in common-body language, the cultures of the world have evolved (演化). It is important to be able to identify and appreciate these differences; it will make our world smaller as a result. 12. Why does the author think body language is important? A. It makes different cultures getting more alike. B. It can effectively show your respect to others. C. It allows us to connect with people anywhere. D. It replaces the need for verbal communication. 13. What does the passage advise travelers to do to improve their travel experience? A. Avoid making any gestures at all. B. Finish the food you order in the plate. C. Learn to use the local language fluently. D. Show respect by following local customs. 14. What does the underlined word “offensive” mean in paragraph 5? A. Rude. B. Similar. C. Awesome. D. Practical. 15. What is the best title of the text? A. Cross-cultural Body Language B. The Traditional Cuisine Culture C. A Perfect Travel Experience Abroad D. A Good Way to Learn Foreign Cultures 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。 Brain exercises to improve memory Memory is an intellectual ability to collect, store and recall events that people have experienced in the past. Not many of us can boast of a good memory. Scientists have found a direct relationship between exercises and brain health. Here are some brain exercises to improve memory. Studying a new language This is a good way to enhance the ability of thinking and gathering information to the brain. You will probably find it difficult to memorize the vocabulary of a foreign language. ___16___ Learning a new language helps the brain work continuously and improves memory. Focusing within 8 seconds You should focus thinking about something to remember (anniversary for grandparents, class meeting time ···) within 8 seconds. 8 seconds seems to be a very short time. However it is the time necessary to move information from short-term memory into long-term memory of the people. ___17___ Therefore, you should apply and practice every day. Positive thinking ___18___ Having a comfortable life is the aim of this brain exercise to improve memory. Life and spirit are always happy to have an plentiful strength and a toughness memory. An optimistic mindset, love life will increase the work efficiency of the brain and help you avoid depression, and bring you much joy and happiness. ___19___ It’s very easy to do this exercise. You close your eyes, count the color of the letters in order in the Google name, or the name of the stores in front of your house, then you check for accuracy. You should gradually increase the difficulty of the exercises to get sharp memory. You can also do brain exercise to improve memory from: write down a bunch of words, read once and think quickly to see how many words you can remember. ___20___ A. Closing your eyes B. Build up your vocabulary C. You should start with 10 words and increase gradually. D. Regularly read articles and new lists of words to have a healthy brain. E. This is actually a method that some studies have tested and confirmed. F. But the more difficult to remember, the more brain function work properly. G. The method is always thinking about a better future: simple life, happy family, good children. 第二卷 第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分) 第一节(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分) 阅读下面短文, 从各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中, 选出可填入空白处的最佳选项。 One of my major life-turning points happened during my exchange study in Finland. At the University of Economics in Prague where I studied, it was extremely ____21____ to get on an Erasmus exchange trip abroad since the demand was ____22____ . Everyone wanted to go! Regardless, I decided to sign up early for the last semester, just to see what the process was like and to be better equipped for ____23____ again next year. I did make it through all the three rounds and ____24____ got a spot at a University in Turku, Finland! I was ____25____ . The success brought its own ____26____ , but once you set your eyes on the goal, nothing can stop you. I had a very full life in Finland. I met the most amazing people, traveled a lot and ____27____ with friends from all over the world. ____28____ I was one of the few people there who really needed to pass all the courses and additionally write the papers, I had to run on an impossible sleep ____29____ of four hours per night. But I ____30____ it! My study in Finland opened up my ____31____ , too. After the exchange study, I ____32____ my life in Finland. This adventure led me to choose a life of ____33____ made up of remote work and plenty of travelling. I couldn’t have asked for a better ____34____ . And it gave me one of my favorite ____35____ that I can now share with others. 21. A. tiresome B. satisfying C. subtle D. difficult 22. A. huge B. flexible C. steady D. mild 23. A. highlighting B. acquiring C. applying D. performing 24. A. obviously B. eventually C. immediately D. constantly 25. A. disappointed B. confused C. excited D. considerate 26 A. reactions B. challenges C. opportunities D. achievements 27. A. competed B. agreed C. conflicted D. interacted 28. A. Now that B. Even if C. In case D. As though 29. A. work B. task C. schedule D. trick 30. A. ignored B. missed C. made D. expected 31. A. horizons B. companies C. security D. digestion 32. A. wrapped up B. picked up C. held up D. brought up 33. A. virtue B. ambition C. delay D. freedom 34. A. evidence B. outcome C. position D. profession 35. A. incidents B. memberships C. experiences D. idioms 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个适当单词或括号内单词的正确形式。 Last vacation, my family and I traveled to Europe. It was ____36____ unforgettable experience that I will remember forever. We visited several countries, each with its unique culture and historical sites. In Paris, we climbed the Eiffel Tower ____37____ admired the breathtaking view of the city. One of the most exciting parts of our trip was visiting the Louvre Museum. There, I saw the Mona Lisa with my own eyes, ____38____ (feel) a sense of wonder. We also tried various local cuisines, some of ____39____ were quite delicious. My favorite was the Italian pizza, which had a perfect balance of flavors. During our stay, we communicated with locals using our ____40____ (limit) French. Although we made some mistakes, they were always ____41____ (patience) and understanding. The locals’ kindness and willingness to help us explore their beautiful city were ____42____ (true) heartwarming. We often used hand gestures and a few key French phrases we had learned before the trip. On our last day, we ____43____ (take) a boat tour along the Seine River. It was so beautiful that I couldn’t help but take ____44____ (photo) to capture (捕捉) the moments. Before leaving, we bought some souvenirs _____45_____ (remind) us of our amazing journey. Now, whenever I look at them, I am filled with happy memories. 第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分) 第一节(满分15分) 46. 假定你是李华，在你校学习的英国交换生Frank想参加中国诗词电视大赛（Chinese Poetry TV Competition），但他不知如何为此做准备，特写信向你寻求建议。请你给他写一封回信，要点如下： 1. 乐意帮助； 2. 具体建议； 3. 表达祝愿。 注意： 1. 词数80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节使行文流畅。 提示词：recite v. 背诵 poet n. 诗人 Dear Frank, ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Yours, Li Hua 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。 Lily and Susan had been the best of friends since kindergarten. They shared everything—from secrets to lunches—and were inseparable. One sunny afternoon, as they walked in the nearby park, chatting about their plans for the future, they saw an injured dog. Without hesitation, Lily and Susan decided to help the poor little dog. They carefully held it and rushed to the nearest vet (兽医) clinic. The vet assured them that the dog would be fine with some rest and medicine. Relieved, they decided to name the dog Lucky and take turns to care for it until it recovered. Their act of kindness brought them even closer, and they spent many joyful hours playing with Lucky in the park. However, as high school progressed, their interests started to diverge (出现分歧) . Lily became passionate about painting, spending hours in the art room perfecting her art works, while Susan developed a deep interest in science, joining the school’s science club and taking part in various competitions. As time passed, they found themselves with less and less in common. One day, a misunderstanding occurred when Lily blamed Susan for ignoring Lucky because of her busy schedule. Susan felt hurt and believed that Lily didn’t understand the pressure she was under with her studies and extra-curricular activities. They argued, and for the first time, their friendship seemed strained. Feeling disheartened, both girls went their separate ways. But despite their differences, they couldn’t shake off the memories of better times and the close relationship they once shared. One evening, as Lily walked home from an art class, she noticed Susan sitting alone on the side of the road, looking deep in thought. She hesitated but then gathered up the courage to approach her. “Mind if I sit down?” she asked softly. Susan looked up, surprised but not unwelcoming. “I was just thinking about old times,” she admitted. “Me too,” Lily said quietly. 注意： 1. 续写词数应为 150个左右; 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 They sat in silence for a while, both lost in their thoughts. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ After talking they came up with a plan to rebuild their relationship. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$