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武威八中2024年秋学期高二年级期末考试试卷 英语 （满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What type of place is the man probably living in? A. The dormitory. B. A house. C. An apartment. 【答案】B 【解析】 原文】W: I just moved into a new apartment. It’s so much bigger than our dormitory. I can’t believe you are still living there. M: I actually moved in with Daniel. His home is huge with a beautiful garden. He has so many bathrooms. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will Parker get up tomorrow? A. At 7:30 a.m. B. At 7:00 a.m. C. At 6:30 a.m. 【答案】C 【解析】 【原文】W: Parker, when do you want me to wake you up in the morning? At 7 o’clock? M: Mom, please knock me up 30 minutes earlier. I promised Rex that I would go to the library with him at 7:30 in the morning. W: OK, I got it. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Jack’s father do? A. Ask for a day off. B. Join the family trip. C. Look after kids at home. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Jack, stop watching TV and call your sisters in for lunch. We’ll fly to Paris after I finish packing. M: Really? That will be a lot of fun. Will dad go too? W: Don’t worry, your dad will meet us as soon as his business trip ends. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What made Mike so happy? A. Winning an English speech contest. B. Being called to the principal’s office. C. Being arranged sitting behind the man. 【答案】A 【解析】 【原文】M: Have you heard that Mike won the English speech competition in our school last Friday? W: It’s no wonder that he was called to the principal’s office with a big smile on his face. M: But he really deserves it. He sits behind me in the classroom. I know he had prepared for the competition for half a year. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers do next? A. Rest at home. B. Have some coffee. C. Do more shopping. 【答案】B 【解析】 【原文】W: Thank you for shopping with me this afternoon, Mark. Let’s stop in this cafe and I’ll buy you a cup of your favorite latte. M: Okay, frankly, I really need a rest now. 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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各小题。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What does the woman probably want the man to do? A. Do some cleaning. B. Be careful in his job. C. Take out the trash in turn. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Manager and new worker. 【答案】6. B 7. C 【解析】 【原文】W: We care about quality here, not just about doing enough work to get by. When you work at Trader Joe’s, you’re more than an employee, you’re like family. M: In my family, we usually argue over things like whose turn it is to take out the trash. We also complain a lot when there’s no dessert is working here like that? W: OK, let me give you a better idea. Working here is like being in a family in some ways. You know how children get punished when they don’t clean their rooms or when they go out with friends before they finish their homework? M: Yes, I can relate to that. W: Well, that’s more like how it is to work at Trader Joe’s. The employees are the children and I’m the mother. M: Are you the only parent at this store? I think I’d rather be adopted by someone else. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the man think of a short sleep at noon at first? A. Unnecessary. B. Inconvenient. C. Impossible. 9. How does the man usually feel in the afternoon? A. Energetic. B. Spiritless. C. Relaxed. 【答案】8. A 9. B 【解析】 【原文】M: What a great lunch. I’m totally full. W: Me too. I think I’m going to take a short sleep. M: A short sleep? What are you, a baby? W: I always sleep after lunch. It’s good for me. M: Don’t you get enough sleep at night? W: I do, but a short sleep at noon is different. It gives me energy and improves my mood. M: Maybe I should try it, too. My energy is always so low and I usually have a bad mood in the afternoon. How long should I sleep for? W: Set your alarm for twenty minutes or so, you won’t regret it. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Which suitcase will the woman most probably buy for herself? A. The yellow one. B. The black one. C. The pink one. 11. Why can’t the man buy anything? A. He lent money to his friend. B. He didn’t save money C. He lost his money. 12. Who borrowed money? A. The man. B. The woman C. The woman’s friend. 【答案】10. C 11. A 12. B 【解析】 【原文】W: I love this shop, Mark. It has everything you need. Look at this suitcase. Real leather, very smart. I’m getting the yellow one, take the black one for yourself, Mark. Wow. This pink suit case is really eye catching and it costs less than the yellow one I think the pink one would be the better choice. M: I can’t buy anything at the moment. I haven’t got any money. W: You should save some money so you can buy things like this. M: You see I saved some money but I lent it to a friend last month and I’m still waiting to be paid back. W: Oh, Mark, you shouldn’t lend money to just anybody. M: Really? Yes. Last month someone came to me and said she needed some cash desperately. W: Oh, oh, that’s right. It was me, sorry. M: Well, finally the penny dropped. W: I’ll pay you back, I promise. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Who is the woman? A. A cook. B. A shop assistant. C. A waitress. 14. How much more does the woman want to be paid? A. $30 a week. B. $60 a week. C. $90 a week. 15. What does the man say about the restaurant? A. It doesn’t run well. B. The dish prices get higher. C. The rent becomes higher. 16. What is the woman’s final decision? A. Quitting her job. B. Accepting the man’s offer. C. Asking for a short vacation. 【答案】13. C 14. B 15. C 16. A 【解析】 【原文】W: Excuse me, sir. Could I talk with you for a minute? M: Sure, Rachel, I… Hey you look pretty upset. What’s the matter? W: I don’t know how to tell you this, but I know I was green at the very beginning. But now I think I’ve been an experienced waitress, so I believe I should be paid a higher wage. M: Oh, how much do you want then? W: About sixty dollars a week more than what I’m earning now. M: What? Sixty dollars? Are you serious? W: I’m afraid I am. In fact, if you don’t give it to me, I’m going to give up the job. M: I’m sorry but… Well, I’ll give you a thirty-dollar raise next month. Will that satisfy you? W: I won’t accept that sir. I said I won’t sixty. M: Though the restaurant runs well. The rent and the prices of all kinds of materials have gone much higher. I’m afraid a thirty Dollar raise is my best offer. W: Well, it has been nice working for you. I must be off now. M: Remember if you ever change your mind, I’ll be happy to have you back. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. How did the woman feel about her colleagues? A. Understanding. B. Encouraging. C. Convincing. 18. How long will they stay in America? A. One month. B. Two months. C. Three months. 19. What will be their second stop? A. Asia. B. America. C. Africa. 20. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter. 【答案】17. A 18. A 19. C 20. C 【解析】 【原文】W: Right. We’d better plan what we’re going to do. M: You have told your office that you are leaving for four months, haven’t you? W: Yes they are kind and forgiving. I can have my job back when I return. M: So there’s nothing stopping us. Where shall we go? W: We could start in Asia, we could go to China and help there for a while. M: Okay, let’s make that our first stop. Why don’t we spend the first month there? W: Great. How about the next? M: Well, you know, I’ve always wanted to go to Africa. There are parts of Africa where people have almost no food and very little water. I feel it’s important that we do something to help there. W: Okay. We could probably spend two months in Africa before we go to America. M: Yes, I’m looking forward to going to America too. W: We are going there to help in the towns affected by the hurricanes and floods, right? M: Yes, we need to help the people rebuild their homes and help the children that lost their families. W: We can also try to do something in the areas affected by the forest fires, maybe help with the replanting or something. M: Definitely, you know, I am so excited about this trip. We will help so many people and spend some important time together. W: I’m really looking forward to sharing this experience with you too. Pity mother can’t go with us. She enjoys doing whatever she can to help others. 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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A 2023 Illustration(插画) Competition Welcome to enter for the Communication Arts Illustration Competition most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration. Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence, a trophy (奖杯) and a certificate. This award is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning will place you in the highest position of your industry. What To Enter With Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read. Entries Can Be Submitted (提交) In The Following Formats Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones. Dlustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees Category Single illustration Series of illustration Books (covers, jackets, etc.) $40 $80 (limit of 5) Motions (media for films, videos, etc) $90 $180 (limit of 3) Student Work $20 (Image) $45 (Video) $40 (limit of 5) $90 (limit of 3) For more categories, please download the category PDF. Late Fees Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13,2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $ 10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2024. 21. What will the winner get? A. A tailor-made award certificate. B. A chance for overseas study. C. Widely accepted in the industry. D. Prize money from Communication Arts. 22. Which of the following is qualified for the competition? A. An image with 1MB JPG format. B. A motion published within 2 years. C. A series for jackets of 10 illustrations. D. A student work without English introduction. 23. How much should be charged for a series of four cover illustrations submitted on Jan.25,2024? A. $ 80. B. $ 120. C. $ 110. D. $ 90. 【答案】21. C 22. A 23. B 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章是一则2023插画比赛的通告，介绍了参赛要求以及收费等信息。 【21题详解】 细节理解题。根据第一段“If chosen, winning places you in the highest ranks of your profession.(如果被选中，获胜将使你在你的职业中处于最高的地位)”可知，比赛的获奖者可以在本专业处于最高级别，即获胜者会得到在业界的广泛认可。故选C。 【22题详解】 细节理解题。根据第二段的“Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read.(任何在2023年1月至2024年1月期间首次出版或制作的插图都是合格的。参赛作品可以来自任何国家。英文描述是评委必须阅读的。)”和第三段“Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. (数字图像：JPG格式的RGB图像，最大文件大小为2MB。)”和表格“Books (covers, jackets, etc.) $ 80 (limit of 5)(书籍(封面、护套等) $ 80(限5个))”可知，一张1MB JPG格式的图片适合比赛。故选A。 【23题详解】 细节理解题。根据表格Books (covers, jackets, interiors, etc.)部分中Series of illustrations（上限5个）收费为80美元”以及最后一段“Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13,2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $ 10 each. (参赛作品必须在2024年1月13日之前注册。在此日期之后报名的作品将被收取10美元的费用)”可知，2024年1月25日提交的四张封面插图需要支付80+4×10=120美元。故选B。 B Teaching is a caregiving profession. We all have that one teacher who inspired us to aim higher, choose a certain career path, or simply discover our passions. This role comes with not only many satisfactions, but lots of pressure to hold yourselves to a higher standard. The responsibilities of teachers only increased during the pandemic, so teachers had to show compassion for students and parents — often without expecting the same treatment. That’s why it’s so easy to think of teachers as selfless people that give it all for future generations. However, where does that leave teachers? Educators are taught to do many things, but their education is usually lacking in addressing the emotional problems of being a teacher. During the pandemic, I failed to make my online classes as enjoyable as possible for my students. Later, it turned out that other teachers were having problems as well. I had zero reasons to feel so isolated in my experience. What I needed was self-compassion. According to Dr. Kristin Neff, a lead researcher in this field, “Self-compassion is simply compassion directed inwards.” In other words, it’s about showing yourself the same care and understanding that you typically show students or other people in your life. Some people have more self-compassion than others, and working towards achieving more of it can help you in all aspects of your life. Being a teacher comes with so many expectations and responsibilities. In theory, nobody’s perfect, but there’s great pressure to be a good role model, educator, mentor, etc. The inner critic has so much more “material” to work with when you’ re in front of a class. It’s no wonder that in stressful situations, it’s harder to control your self-talk. For example, if you fail to upload a lesson on time, your inner critic will jump at the chance to say, “You’ re so forgetful, and I can’t believe you did this.” It’s no secret that teachers are usually under a lot of stress. A part of the solution can be incorporating self-compassion into teaching which can not only enhance a satisfactory job but also have a good effect on students. 24. What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Teachers’ dedicating themselves to the cause of teaching. B. Teachers’ showing great compassion for themselves. C. Teachers’ suffering from unknown mental pressure. D. Teachers’ failing to learn something in their careers. 25. Which of the following fits with Dr. Kristin Neff’s view on self-compassion? A. Self-compassion is hard for teachers to learn. B. Self-compassion helps teachers understand students well. C. The more self-compassion you have, the more benefits you’ll get. D. The more you understand others, the more self-compassion you’ll have. 26. What can be inferred from the example given in paragraph 3? A. Teachers’ responsibilities matter. B. Teachers have a lot of work pressure. C. Teachers play a big role in students’ life. D. It’s normal for teachers to do wrong things. 27. What is mainly talked about in the text? A. The importance of teachers’ self-compassion. B. The suggestions on raising future generations. C. The necessity of reducing the burden on teachers. D. The approaches to teachers’ growth and development. 【答案】24. A 25. C 26. B 27. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要论述了教师自我同情的重要性，指出教育者通常缺乏对自身情感问题的关注，而在疫情期间，教师更需要自我同情来应对压力，同时自我同情也能对教学和学生产生积极影响。 【24题详解】 词句猜测题。第一段中“That’s why it’s so easy to think of teachers as selfless people that give it all for future generations.(这就是为什么很容易把老师看作是无私的人，他们为下一代付出了一切)”指出老师是无私的人，他们为下一代付出了一切；根据指代关系和第二段中“However, where does that leave teachers? Educators are taught to do many things, but their education is usually lacking in addressing the emotional problems of being a teacher.(然而，那对教师来说意味着什么？教育者被教导要做很多事情，但他们的教育通常缺乏解决作为教师所面临的情感问题)”可知，尽管教育者为下一代付出了一切，但他们自己却通常缺乏对自身情感问题的关注。由此可推断出，指示代词“that”指代的是上文中“老师们无私地为教学事业奉献一切”的这一行为。故选A项。 【25题详解】 推理判断题。根据第二段中“According to Dr. Kristin Neff, a lead researcher in this field, ‘Self-compassion is simply compassion directed inwards.’ In other words, it’s about showing yourself the same care and understanding that you typically show students or other people in your life. Some people have more self-compassion than others, and working towards achieving more of it can help you in all aspects of your life.(该领域的主要研究人员克里斯汀·内夫博士说：“自我同情只是向内的同情。”换句话说，就是对自己表现出你通常对学生或生活中其他人表现出的同样的关心和理解。有些人的自我同情比其他人更多，努力获得更多的自我同情可以在你生活的方方面面帮助你)”可知，克里斯汀·内夫博士认为自我同情就是对自己的同情，拥有更多的自我同情可以在生活的各个方面帮助你。由此推知，克里斯汀·内夫博士会赞同“The more self-compassion you have, the more benefits you’ll get.(你拥有的自我同情越多，你得到的益处就越多)”。故选C项。 【26题详解】 推理判断题。根据第三段中“Being a teacher comes with so many expectations and responsibilities. In theory, nobody’s perfect, but there’s great pressure to be a good role model, educator, mentor, etc.(作为一名教师，有很多期望和责任。从理论上讲，没有人是完美的，但要成为一个好的榜样、教育者、导师等等，压力是很大的)”和“For example, if you fail to upload a lesson on time, your inner critic will jump at the chance to say, ‘You’ re so forgetful, and I can’t believe you did this.’(例如，如果你没有按时上传课程，你内心的批评者会抓住机会说：‘你太健忘了，我不相信你竟然会这样做。’)”可知，本段通过未能按时上传课程的例子，说明了教师内心的批评者会如何利用这个机会来指责自己，由此可推断出，这个例子表明了教师的工作压力很大。故选B项。 【27题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，特别是根据第二段中“What I needed was self-compassion. According to Dr. Kristin Neff, a lead researcher in this field, ‘Self-compassion is simply compassion directed inwards.’ In other words, it’s about showing yourself the same care and understanding that you typically show students or other people in your life. Some people have more self-compassion than others, and working towards achieving more of it can help you in all aspects of your life.(我需要的是自我同情。该领域的主要研究人员克里斯汀·内夫博士说：“自我同情只是向内的同情。”换句话说，就是对自己表现出你通常对学生或生活中其他人表现出的同样的关心和理解。有些人的自我同情比其他人更多，努力获得更多的自我同情可以在你生活的方方面面帮助你)”和最后一段“It’s no secret that teachers are usually under a lot of stress. A part of the solution can be incorporating self-compassion into teaching, which can not only enhance a satisfactory job but also have a good effect on students.(众所周知，教师通常承受着很大的压力。解决方案的一部分可以是将自我同情融入教学中，这不仅可以提升工作的满意度，而且对学生也有好处)”可知，文章主要指出教师需要关注自身的情感问题，通过自我同情来应对压力，同时也能对教学产生积极影响，即论述了教师自我同情的重要性。故选A项。 C We all remember that first cry at the movies. Whether they are tears of joy or sadness, it’s quite astonishing that human emotion can be controlled by moving images on a screen. In fact, it all comes from a plan. But what about those heart- breaking stories... for kids? They seem not to sugarcoat the realities of the world. Actually, many great kids’ movies filled with tragedy (悲剧) are purposefully meant to stir up kids’ strong feelings. According to Aristotle, tragedy aids us in facing life’s unsolvable issues through sensible (理智的) thinking. Therefore, the existence of tragedy in kids’ movies is to teach kids to handle, to understand and to heal. The hardest lesson for a child is how to deal with loss, especially if it’s sudden. The cartoon classic The Lion King tells the story of Simba, who experiences the loss of his father. Kids see themselves in Simba’s character. He has dreams. He has a desire to grow and be a part of a bigger world. But it is really heartbreaking to see the loss. Why is a film like this so beloved when it makes kids cry? The lesson it teaches is to overcome hardships and to move forward. Hakuna Matata! Yes, the phrase from The Lion King is to teach kids it’s okay to move on from tragic loss and not to let it define you. It’s an important lesson we learned at a very young age. Sadness should not be ignored (忽视). It’s important to feel sad, and that is why these films are so great. In Dumbo, Charlotte’s Web and Bridge to Terabithia, we lose our beloved characters. This quite upsets kids, but it teaches them to accept sadness and makes something new out of it. So, what is the message behind a sad kids’ movie? It’s meant to teach the audience, especially children, to gain their independence and how to free themselves from tragedy. It’s like a cushion (缓冲垫) that separates stories from reality. It helps children deal with sad feelings when they come for real, or at least find relief by saying Hakuna Matata. 28. Why does the author mention “first cry” in paragraph 1? A. To introduce the topic. B. To recommend a movie. C. To support an argument. D. To explain the reason. 29. What does the underlined phrase “Hakuna Matata” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Viewing sadness as a treatment. B. Seeking knowledge to enrich life. C. Challenging oneself with tragic losses. D. Heading forward without being caught. 30. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Children can find a way to hide sad feelings. B. Children can learn to ignore sadness in tragedy. C. Sad kids’ movies prepare children for tough times. D. Sad kids’ movies help children to escape from reality. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Why Are Great Kids’ Movies So Sad? B. What Is the Power of Great Kids’ Movies? C. Life’s Hardest Lesson: How Kids’ Movies Inspire Us? D. Moving Beyond Reality: What Sad Kids’ Movies Teach Us? 【答案】28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章探讨了悲伤的儿童电影如何通过悲剧情节帮助孩子们理解和处理失去等复杂情感，教会他们面对现实中的困难，并从中获得成长和独立。 【28题详解】 推理判断题。根据第一段中“We all remember that first cry at the movies. Whether they are tears of joy or sadness, it’s quite astonishing that human emotion can be controlled by moving images on a screen. In fact, it all comes from a plan. But what about those heart- breaking stories... for kids? (我们都记得看电影时的第一次哭泣。无论是喜悦的泪水还是悲伤的泪水，令人惊讶的是，人类的情感可以被屏幕上移动的图像所控制。事实上，这一切都源于一个计划。但是那些让孩子们心碎的故事呢)”可知，开头先提到看电影时的第一次哭泣，描述电影引起我们的情感反应，继而引出让孩子们心碎的电影故事，后文围绕悲伤的儿童电影及其背后的原因展开。由此可知，作者提到这个是为了引出文章的话题。故选A项。 【29题详解】 词句猜测题。根据画线部分的上文“The lesson it teaches is to overcome hardships and to move forward. (它教给我们的是克服困难，继续前进)”和下文“Yes, the phrase from The Lion King is to teach kids it’s okay to move on from tragic loss and not to let it define you. (是的，《狮子王》里的那句话是要告诉孩子们，从悲剧中走出来是可以的，不要让它定义你)”可推知，画线部分Hakuna Matata !意为“向前走而不被困住”。故选D项。 【30题详解】 推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It’s meant to teach the audience, especially children, to gain their independence and how to free themselves from tragedy. It’s like a cushion (缓冲垫) that separates stories from reality. It helps children deal with sad feelings when they come for real, or at least find relief by saying Hakuna Matata. (它的目的是教会观众，尤其是孩子，获得独立，如何从悲剧中解脱出来。它就像一个缓冲垫，把故事和现实分开。当孩子们真正来到这里时，它可以帮助他们处理悲伤的情绪，或者至少通过说“Hakuna Matata”来找到解脱)”可推知，这些电影让孩子们为艰难的时刻做好准备。故选C项。 【31题详解】 主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段中“But what about those heart-breaking stories… for kids? They seem not to sugarcoat the realities of the world. (但是那些让孩子们心碎的故事呢？他们似乎没有粉饰世界的现实)”可知，文章开篇提出了对于儿童电影中那些令人心碎的故事的疑问，然后围绕着儿童电影中存在悲剧元素展开论述，详细解释了许多儿童电影充满悲剧的原因。因此，文章是在探讨出色的儿童电影为何会有悲伤元素，A项“为什么出色的儿童电影如此悲伤”最符合文章主旨，适合作为标题。故选A项。 D Going to college was not optional. In my family, it was just another step toward the American dream. As soon as I graduated, I enrolled (入学)in the English Department of Colorado State University. I went on to earn two scholarships, and membership in the National Honor Society. I truly believed the hard work was worth it. It wasn't until a few months ago that I realized how clueless I was. I had been combing through the classifieds when my eyes fell upon my dream job: “National College Magazine looking for writers ”. Thrilled, I spent the weekend composing a resume . Needless to say, I was stunned when the interviewer barely took one glance before throwing it aside. "No experience," he said flatly. I felt like screaming, "What do you mean, no experience? Look at these grades." I was left to absorb the shock of rejection, thinking that nobody ever told me that a 4. 0 student would be turned down for a job. Didn't all of my hard work count for anything? I see plenty of demands for two years of experience at a print publication, but none requiring extensive knowledge of how to write academic papers. Yet 95% of my energy in school went toward the latter, leaving me little time to devote to anything else. If career preparation is supposed to be the point of college, then why isn't it the focus? Has a college degree just become another societal status symbol like fancy cars or designer clothes? Given my experience, I feel that a college degree would be a lot more valuable if students were required to get some outside experience to supplement their in — class knowledge. Instead of requiring four science classes, why not three science classes and an internship? In my college career, I took one class that taught me how to write and submit essays for publication. This ever — so — brief taste of the real world was like holding an ice cream sundae in front of a child and only giving her a small bite. 32. Why did the author study so hard at college? A. To maintain a family tradition. B. To land an ideal job. C. To fulfill parents' expectations. D. To win scholarships for the tution 33. What accounted for the author's failure in job hunting? A. His dull resume. B. His misjudgment in high scores. C. His lack of experience. D. His poor performance in the interview. 34. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph imply? A. Academic writing is a small part of college life. B. College education always covers unimportant things. C. Competition in college is not as fierce as that in the real world. D. The author feels held back by his lack of real — world experience. 35. What does the author want to tell us by writing this article? A. Get a college degree and you will go far. B. College students should make the best of their time. C. Career preparation is a necessity for college education. D. Landing a successful career is better than a college degree. 【答案】32. B 33. C 34. D 35. C 【解析】 【分析】这是一篇夹叙夹议的文章。文章主要内容讲述了作者的求职经历，虽然学校成绩优异但由于缺少社会实践经验而被拒之门外，而引发了自己对于学业成绩，社会经验和未来工作之间关系的感慨。 【32题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章第二段内容“I had been combing through the classifieds when my eyes fell upon my dream job.当我看到我梦想中的工作时，我一直在整理分类广告”以及后文应征工作时提及：I felt like screaming, “What do you mean, no experience? Look at these grades.我想尖叫，“你什么意思，没有经验？看看这些成绩”和“Didn't all of my hard work count for anything?我所有的努力难道不算什么吗”由此判断出，作者大学时努力学习是为了找到理想的工作。故选B项。 【33题详解】 细节理解题。根据文章第四段内容："No experience," he said flatly.( “没有经验，”他干脆地说。)可知，没有工作经验是作者应征工作失败的原因。故选C项。 【34题详解】 推理判断题。根据划线句在本段末尾，应是对本段的总结，结合本段内容“Given my experience, I feel that a college degree would be a lot more valuable if students were required to get some outside experience to supplement their in — class knowledge. Instead of requiring four science classes, why not three science classes and an internship? In my college career, I took one class that taught me how to write and submit essays for publication.(根据我的经验，我觉得如果要求学生获得一些课外经验来补充课堂知识，大学学位会更有价值。与其要求四门科学课，为什么不要求三门科学课和一次实习呢?在我的大学生涯中，我参加了一门课，这门课教会了我如何写作和提交论文发表。。)”可知，作者在讲述自己求职经验所得教训。由此判断出，末尾句“这种对现实世界的短暂体验就像在孩子面前拿着一个冰淇淋圣代，只给她一小口”可以看作为其对现实社会的理解：缺乏现实社会的经验感到受打击。故选D项。 【35题详解】 推理判断题。根据文章主要内容讲述了作者的求职经历，虽然学校成绩优异但由于缺少社会实践经验而被拒之门外，并在末尾段落提出了个人感慨，因此可推知作者希望能够在大学期间就为未来职业做好规划。故选C项。 第二节(（共5小题:每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 Teaching your children about world cultures helps them appreciate the differences in people and their traditions. Put down the textbook and travel around the globe without ever needing a suitcase. ____36____ Create a Passport International travel requires a passport, so start your foreign adventures by creating a passport. Help your kid make a small book to serve as his/her passport. ____37____ That way, you can draw or stick a picture of the country’s flag to stamp the pages of his/her passport as he/she “travels” to learn about world cultures. ____38____ What we might do in our home country isn’t necessarily appropriate (合适的) in other countries. Learning about each culture’s customs can be important for you both. Pointing your feet in Thailand is impolite. Your left hand is considered unclean in India, so pass all food or objects to other people with your right one. Teach the Language Learning a foreign language is fun for children. ____39____ Learn basic words your child already knows. Teach both written and spoken forms. Celebrate Holidays Decorate your home as you would find streets, businesses and other houses for their observed holidays. Celebrate national holidays just as people in that country do. For example, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom observe Boxing Day. The holiday’s tradition includes giving money and donations to organizations and people in need. ____40____ You can also drop a few bills or donate things to a nonprofit organization. A. Learn Cultural Customs B. Be Polite in Different Countries C. The pages should be blank on the inside. D. Take them to a heritage and cultural centre when you are free. E. Use your imagination to teach your children about world cultures. F. To celebrate, the two of you can box some canned goods for the local food bank. G. When you’re exploring world cultures, study each country’s official language. 【答案】36. E 37. C 38. A 39. G 40. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了怎样在家帮助孩子了解世界文化。 【36题详解】 前文“Teaching your children about world cultures helps them appreciate the differences in people and their traditions. Put down the textbook and travel around the globe without ever needing a suitcase. (教你的孩子世界文化可以帮助他们欣赏人与人之间的差异和他们的传统。放下课本，不用带箱子就能环游世界)”引出教孩子世界文化的话题，提到不使用课本、不旅行就了解世界的方法，空处作为段末句，应该指出用什么了解世界，因此E项“Use your imagination to teach your children about world cultures. (用你的想象力来教导你的孩子世界文化)”符合语境，承接前文。故选E。 【37题详解】 前文“Help your kid make a small book to serve as his/her passport. (帮助你的孩子做一本小书作为他/她的护照)”建议为孩子制作护照，后文“That way, you can draw or stick a picture of the country’s flag to stamp the pages of his/her passport as he/she “travels” to learn about world cultures. (这样，当他/她“旅行”去了解世界文化时，你就可以在他/她的护照上画上或贴上该国国旗的图片)”提到某种做法的用处是在护照上做“旅行”的标记，空处应该是建议护照上面要留有空白页，因此C项“The pages should be blank on the inside. (这几页里面应该是空白的)”符合语境，承前启后。故选C。 【38题详解】 后文“What we might do in our home country isn’t necessarily appropriate (合适的) in other countries. Learning about each culture’s customs can be important for you both. Pointing your feet in Thailand is impolite. Your left hand is considered unclean in India, so pass all food or objects to other people with your right one. (我们在自己国家可能做的事情在其他国家不一定合适。了解两种文化的习俗对你们双方都很重要。在泰国，用脚指着别人是不礼貌的。在印度，你的左手被认为是不干净的，所以用右手传递食物或物品给别人)”表明要学习其他国家的文化习俗，并举例说明一些国家的风俗习惯，空处是段落标题，应指出学习文化习俗，并和其他段落标题一样使用祈使句的形式，因此A项“Learn Cultural Customs (学习文化习俗)”符合语境，契合后文内容。故选A。 【39题详解】 前文“Learning a foreign language is fun for children. (学习外语对孩子们来说很有趣)”提到学习外语的趣味性，后文“Learn basic words your child already knows. Teach both written and spoken forms. (学习孩子已经知道的基本单词。教书面和口头形式)”给出学习外语的具体建议，空处应该是总的指出可以教孩子外语，因此G项“When you’re exploring world cultures, study each country’s official language. (当你探索世界文化时，学习每个国家的官方语言)”符合语境，承前启后。故选G。 【40题详解】 前文“For example, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom observe Boxing Day. The holiday’s tradition includes giving money and donations to organizations and people in need (例如，澳大利亚、加拿大、新西兰和英国都庆祝节礼日。这个节日的传统包括向有需要的组织和人捐款)”以节礼日为例，介绍其庆祝的习俗，后文“You can also drop a few bills or donate things to a nonprofit organization. (你也可以放下一些钞票，或者向非营利组织捐赠一些东西)”举出另一个习俗，空处应该也是一个节礼日的习俗，因此F项“To celebrate, the two of you can box some canned goods for the local food bank. (为了庆祝，你们俩可以给当地的食物银行装一些罐头食品)”符合语境，和前后句是并列关系。故选F。 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) In this June, Zhong held a(n) ____41____ at the China National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing and in the most prominent position, he ____42____ a cloisonné (景泰蓝) vessel called the Zun of Peace. When Zhong first entered the world of jingtailan, his ____43____ of the craft was limited. In the 1970s, the Beijing Enamel Factory was actively ____44____ new inheritors of the art form who could design and craft art pieces ____45____ market demands. Driven by his ____46____ for drawing, Zhong applied for and was accepted into the program. It was a time when the factory ____47____ ,with over 1,800 employees and more than 200 artisans in his workshop alone, creating a lively ____48____ of creativity and productivity. However, the situation shifted ____49____ with economic reforms and the once-flourishing cloisonné export became ____50____. In the face of these challenges, many artisans decided to leave the factory and seek better ____51____ elsewhere. However, Zhong remained, driven by a deep ____52____ to jingtailan. He realized that it was time for a change and the path to survival lay in the necessity of ____53____ the opportunities of the times and connecting with everyday life”. He has ____54____ his career to exploring and innovating this art form, helping the factory navigate challenges to ensure this traditional art shines in the new era. Finally, his efforts ____55____ and he made a great difference to our country. 41. A. exhibition B. voyage C. debate D. competition 42. A. influenced B. discovered C. lent D. showcased 43. A. shelter B. understanding C. length D. foundation 44. A. becoming B. burying C. seeking D. accusing 45. A. in accordance with B. in possession of C. on behalf of D. by means of 46. A. ability B. passion C. effect D. confidence 47. A. damaged B. slowed C. started D. flowered 48. A. race B. character C. connection D. atmosphere 49. A. necessarily B. slightly C. dramatically D. typically 50. A. unique B. depressing C. frightening D. annoying 51. A. trials B. opportunities C. challenges D. approaches 52. A. attachment B. access C. order D. path 53. A. relating B. changing C. seizing D. keeping 54. A. devoted B. absorbed C. owed D. lost 55. A. made it B. gave in C. cut in D. paid off 【答案】41. A 42. D 43. B 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. D 49. C 50. B 51. B 52. A 53. C 54. A 55. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了钟先生在景泰蓝艺术领域的奋斗历程，他通过不断探索和创新，帮助传统艺术在新时代焕发光彩，最终取得了显著成就。 【41题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：今年6月，钟在北京中国工艺美术馆举办了一场展览，在最显眼的位置，他展示了一件名为“和平尊”的景泰蓝器皿。A. exhibition展览；B. voyage航行；C. debate辩论；D. competition竞赛。根据后文的“at the China National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing”以及语境可知，钟先生是在博物馆举办展览。故选A项。 【42题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：今年6月，钟在北京中国工艺美术馆举办了一场展览，在最显眼的位置，他展示了一件名为“和平尊”的景泰蓝器皿。A. influenced影响；B. discovered发现；C. lent借出；D. showcased展示。根据前文的“In this June, Zhong held a(n) __1___at the China National Arts”可知，钟先生举办了一场展览，展示了一件景泰蓝器皿。故选D项。 【43题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当钟先生起初进入景泰蓝世界时，他对这门工艺的了解是有限的。A. shelter庇护所；B. understanding理解，了解；C. length长度；D. foundation基础。根据后文的“limited”可知，起初进入景泰蓝世界时，钟先生对这门工艺的了解是有限的。故选B项。 【44题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：20世纪70年代，北京珐琅厂正在积极寻找能够设计和制作符合市场需求的艺术品的新继承人。A. becoming成为；B. burying埋葬；C. seeking寻找；D. accusing指责。根据后文的“new inheritors of the art form who could design and craft art pieces”可知，北京珐琅厂正在积极寻找新的继承人。故选C项。 【45题详解】 考查介词短语辨析。句意：20世纪70年代，北京珐琅厂正在积极寻找能够设计和制作符合市场需求的艺术品的新继承人。A. in accordance with依照，符合；B. in possession of拥有；C. on behalf of代表；D. by means of通过。根据前文的“art pieces”以及后文的“market demands”可知，这些新的继承人要能够设计和制作符合市场需求的艺术品。故选A项。 【46题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：出于对绘画的热爱，钟先生申请了这个项目并被录取了。A. ability能力；B. passion热爱，热情；C. effect影响；D. confidence信心。根据后文的“for drawing, Zhong applied for and was accepted into the program”可知，钟先生是出于对绘画的热爱而申请了这个项目。故选B项。 【47题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：当时，工厂正处于鼎盛时期，拥有1800多名员工，仅他的车间就有200多名工匠，营造了一种充满活力的创新和生产氛围。A. damaged损坏；B. slowed放慢；C. started开始；D. flowered开花，繁荣。根据后文的“with over 1,800 employees and more than 200 artisans in his workshop alone”可知，工厂的员工很多，推测此处表示当时工厂正处于鼎盛时期。故选D项。 【48题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：当时，工厂正处于鼎盛时期，拥有1800多名员工，仅他的车间就有200多名工匠，营造了一种充满活力的创新和生产氛围。A. race种族，比赛；B. character性格；C. connection联系；D. atmosphere氛围。根据前文的“creating a lively”以及后文的“of creativity and productivity”可知，此处指的是营造了一种充满活力的创新和生产的氛围。故选D项。 【49题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，随着经济改革，情况发生了巨大变化，曾经繁荣的景泰蓝出口变得令人沮丧。A. necessarily必要地；B. slightly轻微地；C. dramatically戏剧性地，显著地；D. typically典型地。根据前文的“However”可知，此处表示转折，随着经济改革，情况发生了显著变化。故选C项。 【50题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，随着经济改革，情况发生了巨大变化，曾经繁荣的景泰蓝出口变得令人沮丧。A. unique独特的；B. depressing令人沮丧的；C. frightening令人害怕的；D. annoying令人恼怒的。根据后文的“In the face of these challenges, many artisans decided to leave the factory”可知，面对这些挑战，许多工匠决定离开工厂，说明景泰蓝出口的情况变得令人沮丧。故选B项。 【51题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：面对这些挑战，许多工匠决定离开工厂，去其他地方寻找更好的机会。A. trials试验；B. opportunities机会；C. challenges挑战；D. approaches方法。根据前文的“many artisans decided to leave the factory and seek better”可知，这些工匠离开工厂，目的是去其他地方寻找更好的机会。故选B项。 【52题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，钟先生留了下来，对景泰蓝有着深厚的依恋。A. attachment依恋；B. access进入；C. order命令；D. path路径。根据前文的“However, Zhong remained”和后文的“to jingtailan”可知，钟先生留了下来，说明他对景泰蓝有着深厚的依恋。故选A项。 【53题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他意识到是时候改变了，生存之道在于抓住时代的机会，与日常生活联系在一起。A. relating联系；B. changing改变；C. seizing抓住；D. keeping保持。根据前文的“the path to survival”以及后文的“the opportunities of the times and connecting with everyday life”可知，此处指的是生存之道在于抓住时代的机会。故选C项。 【54题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：他把事业献给了探索和创新这种艺术形式，帮助工厂克服困难，确保这种传统艺术在新时代发光发热。A. devoted奉献；B. absorbed吸收；C. owed欠；D. lost失去。根据后文的“his career to exploring and innovating this art form”以及“helping the factory navigate challenges to ensure this traditional art shines in the new era”可知，钟先生为了帮助工厂克服困难，确保这种传统艺术在新时代发光发热付出了很多，把事业奉献给了这种艺术形式。故选A项。 【55题详解】 考查动词短语辨析。句意：最后，他的努力得到了回报，他为我们的国家做出了巨大的贡献。A. made it成功；B. gave in屈服，让步；C. cut in插嘴；D. paid off得到回报。根据后文的“he made a great difference to our country”可知，钟先生的努力得到了回报。故选D项。 第二节 语法填空(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 source material for a film may ___56___ (take) from classic novels, short stories, comic books and stage plays, as well as non-fiction such as biographies and autobiographies, even those ___57___ (write) by ghost writers. All can work well, but why do many ___58___ (adapt) and indeed remakes fail with both cinema audiences and critics? Firstly, because of the time limit, the adapted film is always found not close to ___59___ original story. Besides, the selected cast may not satisfy readers as they have their own imaginations about the ___60___ (character). What's more, some books are really unfilmable for technical reasons. ____61____ spite of the challenges, there have been some ___62___ (high) successful films made from popular books, such as Jaws, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. Maybe the best proof of a successful adaptation is the James Bond series, the majority of ___63___ has been adapted from the 007 novels of lan Fleming. Perhaps unusually, audiences seem ___64___ (accept) that the actors who have played James Bond have changed so often, although everyone has ____65____ (they)favorite. 【答案】56. be taken 57. written 58. adaptations 59. the 60. characters 61. In 62. highly 63. which 64. to accept 65. their 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了电影改编自不同的材料，虽然有很多挑战，但有些改编电影取得了成功。 【56题详解】 考查动词语态。句意：电影的素材可以取自经典小说、短篇故事、漫画书和舞台剧，以及非小说类作品，如传记和自传，甚至是由代笔作家撰写的作品。分析句子结构，主语material和动词take之间是被动关系，且位于may之后，用被动语态形式。故填be taken。 【57题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：同上。分析句子结构，those与write之间是被动关系，应用过去分词作定语。故填written。 【58题详解】 考查名词。句意：所有这些都可以很好地发挥作用，但为什么许多改编和重拍电影在观众和评论家那里都失败了呢？many修饰名词复数。故填adaptations。 【59题详解】 考查冠词。句意：首先，由于时间限制，改编的电影总是被认为不接近原著。此处特指原著故事，应用定冠词the。故填the。 【60题详解】 考查名词复数。句意：此外，选定的演员可能无法满足读者的期望，因为他们对角色有自己的想象。泛指多个角色，此处应用名词复数形式characters作宾语。故填characters。 【61题详解】 考查介词。句意：尽管有这些挑战，仍有一些非常成功的电影是根据畅销书改编的。介词短语in spite of表示“尽管”，句首单词首字母大写。故填In。 【62题详解】 考查副词。句意：同上。修饰形容词successful应用副词形式。故填highly。 【63题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：也许成功改编的最好证明是詹姆斯·邦德系列，其中大部分改编自伊恩·弗莱明的007小说。分析句子结构，先行词是the James Bond series，指物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导定语从句。故填which。 【64题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：也许不同寻常的是，观众似乎接受了扮演詹姆斯·邦德的演员经常更换的事实，尽管每个人都有自己最喜欢的演员。seem to do sth.是固定搭配，表示“似乎做某事”。故填to accept。 【65题详解】 考查代词。句意：同上。根据空后名词favorite可知，此处应用形容词性物主代词作定语。故填their。 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。近期，你校学生会组织了一场辩论赛，主题为“中学生是否可以借助网络资源完成作业”。你的英国笔友Jim从学校网站看到了相关信息，对此很感兴趣，来信询问辩论赛的开展情况。请你用英文给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1.正反双方的观点及理由； 2.你的看法。 注意: 1.词数 100 左右； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, How’s everything going? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What’s your idea about the topic? Look forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【答案】Dear Jim, How is everything going? Our Student Union held a debate on whether middle school students could do homework with the help of the internet. Students who support it maintain that many apps can facilitate our learning. For instance, we often use some apps to practice English listening and speaking skills, which can offer us real-time feedbacks. In this way, we can identify our problems and quickly make adjustments. Compared to asking teachers and classmates, it is more convenient and efficient. However, every coin has two sides. Opponents think the drawbacks of doing homework with the help of the internet outweigh its benefits. Firstly, as not so many of us are so self-disciplined, few students can resist the temptation of online ads or games, which disrupts our learning. Moreover, easy access to answers to difficult questions online will foster heavy reliance on the internet and gradually rob us of our independent thinking ability. From my perspective, teenagers can easily fall victim to online distractions. We had better keep a distance from it and refrain from using it while doing homework.（反对） In my opinion, we should use the internet wisely and be fully aware of its possible downsides.（中立） As far as I’m concerned, using the internet to study and work has become the norm of modern society. The earlier students gain the ability to make full use of it, the better it will be for our future development.（支持） What’s your idea about the topic? Look forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给英国笔友Jim回复邮件，介绍学校组织的主题为“中学生是否可以借助网络资源完成作业”的辩论赛。 【详解】1.词汇积累 举行：hold→take place 例如：for instance→for example 然而：however→nevertheless 此外：morever→furthermore 2.句式拓展 同义句转换 原句：In this way, we can identify our problems and quickly make adjustments. 拓展句：In this way can we identify our problems, quickly making adjustments. 【点睛】【高分句型1】For instance, we often use some apps to practice English listening and speaking skills, which can offer us real-time feedbacks.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句） 【高分句型2】We had better keep a distance from it and refrain from using it while doing homework.（运用了状语从句的省略结构） 第二节（满分25分） 67. 读后续写 Emily White was born seventeen years ago with so many birth problems in her body. Some of her organs, bones and muscles were out of shape. No one expected her to survive. She did make it but with her strange body figure, everyone could recognize her, even from a distance. In Emily White’s hometown, there was a yearly outdoor performance in the school auditorium (大礼堂). It had been performed for so many years and actually had become one of the most important events of the Christmas season for many of the town’s people. Many people tried out each year for it, but so many were turned away. It can only include the most excellent people in the field. Emily had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs. Owens — her music teacher to ask to join in the performance. Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens took a look at Amy’s body and said, “Child, you just don’t fit. Everyone would stare at you and that would make you uncomfortable. It would make them uncomfortable, too.” Without singing a single note, Emily was sent back through the door of the choral room. Hurt and upset, she decided never to try out again. But Mrs. Owens then retired. This year, there came a new music teacher, Mr. Buttler. He heard about Emily and suggested that she have a try. Emily didn’t want to be rejected again, so she hesitated a little about it. As Emily struggled, the door was pushed open and Mr. Buttler called, “Emily, you’re next.” Although kind of nervous, Emily did as Mr. Buttler told her to do. Mr. Buttler sat by the piano to keep Emily company. When Emily finished her testing performance, she thanked Mr. Buttler and knew the result would be posted on the door of the choral room the next day. Emily couldn’t sleep that night. She was suffering from the feelings that she didn’t fit and the great need to be accepted. By the next morning, her stomach was even in pain because of stress. 注意：续写词数应为150左右 Paragraph 1: The next day, Emily nervously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Finally, the day of performance came. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】 The next day, Emily nervously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room. She was not rejected this time. Her name was posted at the top of the list. She, Emily White, was chosen to be the leading singer! She would sing alone in the performance. Emily couldn’t believe her eyes. There must be some mistake. But Mr. Buttler said to her with determined eyes, “Emily, I choose you because you should perform the part-your voice is unusual. Believe in yourself.” Greatly encouraged, Emily practiced really hard. Finally, the day of performance came. Standing in front of the line, Emily felt her throat tight and her palms sweating. When the curtain opened up, the eyes of the whole audience fell upon Emily. “Emily White!” Someone whispered. Then, along with the first note of music, Emily began to sing her heart out. Her voice was like a nightingale ringing in the auditorium. Applause! Emily felt so happy and comfortable. She was shining on the stage. Emily White, with so many birth problems in her body, was an angel! 【解析】 【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Emily17年前出生时身体就有很多问题。她的一些器官、骨骼和肌肉变形了，好在Emily有一副美丽的歌喉。但去年，她去找她的音乐老师要求参加演出选拔，却被无情拒绝，今年来了一位新的音乐老师，他听说了Emily的事，给予她一次展示自己的机会，她很感激，但想到次日公布的选拔结果她感到很紧张。 【详解】1.段落续写： ①由第一段首句内容“第二天，Emily紧张地看了看合唱教室门上的名单。”可知，第一段可描写她通过了选拔以及老师对她的鼓励。 ②由第二段首句内容“终于，演出的日子到了。”可知，第二段可描写Emily演唱出色，观众为她鼓掌。 2.续写线索：Emily被选中——不敢相信自己的眼睛——Mr. Buttler鼓励Emily——Emily努力练习——紧张——唱得很好——观众鼓掌——Emily高兴 3.词汇激活 行为类 ①选择：choose/select ②鼓励：encourage/inspire ③开始唱：begin to sing/start to sing 情绪类 ①坚定的：determined/unswerving ②高兴的：happy/delighted 【点睛】[高分句型1] Emily, I choose you because you should perform the part-your voice is unusual. (由because引导的原因状语从句) [高分句型2] When the curtain opened up, the eyes of the whole audience fell upon Emily. (由when引导的时间状语从句) 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 武威八中2024年秋学期高二年级期末考试试卷 英语 （满分150分，考试时间120分钟） 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What type of place is the man probably living in? A. The dormitory. B. A house. C. An apartment. 2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 When will Parker get up tomorrow? A. At 7:30 a.m. B. At 7:00 a.m. C. At 6:30 a.m. 3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will Jack’s father do? A. Ask for a day off. B. Join the family trip. C. Look after kids at home. 4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What made Mike so happy? A. Winning an English speech contest. B. Being called to the principal’s office. C. Being arranged sitting behind the man. 5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 What will the speakers do next? A. Rest at home. B. Have some coffee. C. Do more shopping. 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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各小题。 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 6. What does the woman probably want the man to do? A. Do some cleaning. B. Be careful in his job. C. Take out the trash in turn. 7. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Mother and son. B. Brother and sister. C. Manager and new worker. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 8. What does the man think of a short sleep at noon at first? A. Unnecessary. B. Inconvenient. C. Impossible. 9. How does the man usually feel in the afternoon? A. Energetic. B. Spiritless. C. Relaxed. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 10. Which suitcase will the woman most probably buy for herself? A. The yellow one. B. The black one. C. The pink one. 11. Why can’t the man buy anything? A. He lent money to his friend. B. He didn’t save money C. He lost his money. 12. Who borrowed money? A. The man. B. The woman C. The woman’s friend. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 13. Who is the woman? A. A cook. B. A shop assistant. C. A waitress. 14. How much more does the woman want to be paid? A. $30 a week. B. $60 a week. C. $90 a week. 15. What does the man say about the restaurant? A. It doesn’t run well. B. The dish prices get higher. C. The rent becomes higher. 16. What is the woman’s final decision? A. Quitting her job. B. Accepting the man’s offer. C. Asking for a short vacation. 听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】 17. How did the woman feel about her colleagues? A. Understanding. B. Encouraging. C. Convincing. 18. How long will they stay in America? A. One month. B. Two months. C. Three months. 19. What will be their second stop? A. Asia. B. America. C. Africa. 20. What’s the probable relationship between the two speakers? A. Boss and secretary. B. Teacher and student. C. Father and daughter. 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、D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。 A 2023 Illustration(插画) Competition Welcome to enter for the Communication Arts Illustration Competition, most respected and admired in the industry for creativity in illustration. Each winner will receive a professionalized Award of Excellence, a trophy (奖杯) and a certificate. This award is one of the most desired awards. If chosen, winning will place you in the highest position of your industry. What To Enter With Any illustration first published or produced from Jan. 2023 to Jan. 2024 is qualified. Entries may originate from any country. Descriptions in English are necessary for the judges to read. Entries Can Be Submitted (提交) In The Following Formats Digital Images: RGB images in JPG format with a maximum file size of 2 MB. GIF images may be livelier, but would be turned down, and so would the PNG ones. Dlustration Competition Categories & Entry Fees Category Single illustration Series of illustration Books (covers, jackets, etc.) $40 $80 (limit of 5) Motions (media for films, videos, etc) $90 $180 (limit of 3) Student Work $20 (Image) $45 (Video) $40 (limit of 5) $90 (limit of 3) For more categories, please download the category PDF. Late Fees Entries must be registered no later than Jan. 13,2024. Entries registered after that date will be charged a fee of $ 10 each. No entries can be registered after Jan. 27, 2024. 21. What will the winner get? A. A tailor-made award certificate. B. A chance for overseas study. C. Widely accepted in the industry. D. Prize money from Communication Arts. 22. Which of the following is qualified for the competition? A. An image with 1MB JPG format. B. A motion published within 2 years. C. A series for jackets of 10 illustrations. D. A student work without English introduction. 23. How much should be charged for a series of four cover illustrations submitted on Jan.25,2024? A. $ 80. B. $ 120. C. $ 110. D. $ 90. B Teaching is a caregiving profession. We all have that one teacher who inspired us to aim higher choose a certain career path, or simply discover our passions. This role comes with not only many satisfactions, but lots of pressure to hold yourselves to a higher standard. The responsibilities of teachers only increased during the pandemic, so teachers had to show compassion for students and parents — often without expecting the same treatment. That’s why it’s so easy to think of teachers as selfless people that give it all for future generations. However, where does that leave teachers? Educators are taught to do many things, but their education is usually lacking in addressing the emotional problems of being a teacher. During the pandemic, I failed to make my online classes as enjoyable as possible for my students. Later, it turned out that other teachers were having problems as well. I had zero reasons to feel so isolated in my experience. What I needed was self-compassion. According to Dr. Kristin Neff, a lead researcher in this field, “Self-compassion is simply compassion directed inwards.” In other words, it’s about showing yourself the same care and understanding that you typically show students or other people in your life. Some people have more self-compassion than others, and working towards achieving more of it can help you in all aspects of your life. Being a teacher comes with so many expectations and responsibilities. In theory, nobody’s perfect, but there’s great pressure to be a good role model, educator, mentor, etc. The inner critic has so much more “material” to work with when you’ re in front of a class. It’s no wonder that in stressful situations, it’s harder to control your self-talk. For example, if you fail to upload a lesson on time, your inner critic will jump at the chance to say, “You’ re so forgetful, and I can’t believe you did this.” It’s no secret that teachers are usually under a lot of stress. A part of the solution can be incorporating self-compassion into teaching, which can not only enhance a satisfactory job but also have a good effect on students. 24 What does the underlined word “that” in paragraph 2 refer to? A. Teachers’ dedicating themselves to the cause of teaching. B. Teachers’ showing great compassion for themselves. C. Teachers’ suffering from unknown mental pressure. D. Teachers’ failing to learn something in their careers. 25. Which of the following fits with Dr. Kristin Neff’s view on self-compassion? A Self-compassion is hard for teachers to learn. B. Self-compassion helps teachers understand students well. C. The more self-compassion you have, the more benefits you’ll get. D. The more you understand others, the more self-compassion you’ll have. 26. What can be inferred from the example given in paragraph 3? A Teachers’ responsibilities matter. B. Teachers have a lot of work pressure. C. Teachers play a big role in students’ life. D. It’s normal for teachers to do wrong things. 27. What is mainly talked about in the text? A. The importance of teachers’ self-compassion. B. The suggestions on raising future generations. C. The necessity of reducing the burden on teachers. D. The approaches to teachers’ growth and development. C We all remember that first cry at the movies. Whether they are tears of joy or sadness, it’s quite astonishing that human emotion can be controlled by moving images on a screen. In fact, it all comes from a plan. But what about those heart- breaking stories... for kids? They seem not to sugarcoat the realities of the world. Actually, many great kids’ movies filled with tragedy (悲剧) are purposefully meant to stir up kids’ strong feelings. According to Aristotle, tragedy aids us in facing life’s unsolvable issues through sensible (理智的) thinking. Therefore, the existence of tragedy in kids’ movies is to teach kids to handle, to understand and to heal. The hardest lesson for a child is how to deal with loss, especially if it’s sudden. The cartoon classic The Lion King tells the story of Simba, who experiences the loss of his father. Kids see themselves in Simba’s character. He has dreams. He has a desire to grow and be a part of a bigger world. But it is really heartbreaking to see the loss. Why is a film like this so beloved when it makes kids cry? The lesson it teaches is to overcome hardships and to move forward. Hakuna Matata! Yes, the phrase from The Lion King is to teach kids it’s okay to move on from tragic loss and not to let it define you. It’s an important lesson we learned at a very young age. Sadness should not be ignored (忽视). It’s important to feel sad, and that is why these films are so great. In Dumbo, Charlotte’s Web and Bridge to Terabithia, we lose our beloved characters. This quite upsets kids, but it teaches them to accept sadness and makes something new out of it. So, what is the message behind a sad kids’ movie? It’s meant to teach the audience, especially children, to gain their independence and how to free themselves from tragedy. It’s like a cushion (缓冲垫) that separates stories from reality. It helps children deal with sad feelings when they come for real, or at least find relief by saying Hakuna Matata. 28. Why does the author mention “first cry” in paragraph 1? A. To introduce the topic. B. To recommend a movie. C. To support an argument. D. To explain the reason. 29. What does the underlined phrase “Hakuna Matata” in paragraph 3 mean? A. Viewing sadness as a treatment. B. Seeking knowledge to enrich life. C. Challenging oneself with tragic losses. D. Heading forward without being caught. 30. What can we learn from the last paragraph? A. Children can find a way to hide sad feelings. B. Children can learn to ignore sadness in tragedy. C. Sad kids’ movies prepare children for tough times. D. Sad kids’ movies help children to escape from reality. 31. What is the best title for the text? A. Why Are Great Kids’ Movies So Sad? B. What Is the Power of Great Kids’ Movies? C. Life’s Hardest Lesson: How Kids’ Movies Inspire Us? D. Moving Beyond Reality: What Sad Kids’ Movies Teach Us? D Going to college was not optional. In my family, it was just another step toward the American dream. As soon as I graduated, I enrolled (入学)in the English Department of Colorado State University. I went on to earn two scholarships, and membership in the National Honor Society. I truly believed the hard work was worth it. It wasn't until a few months ago that I realized how clueless I was. I had been combing through the classifieds when my eyes fell upon my dream job: “National College Magazine looking for writers ”. Thrilled, I spent the weekend composing a resume . Needless to say, I was stunned when the interviewer barely took one glance before throwing it aside. "No experience," he said flatly. I felt like screaming, "What do you mean, no experience? Look at these grades." I was left to absorb the shock of rejection, thinking that nobody ever told me that a 4. 0 student would be turned down for a job. Didn't all of my hard work count for anything? I see plenty of demands for two years of experience at a print publication, but none requiring extensive knowledge of how to write academic papers. Yet 95% of my energy in school went toward the latter, leaving me little time to devote to anything else. If career preparation is supposed to be the point of college, then why isn't it the focus? Has a college degree just become another societal status symbol like fancy cars or designer clothes? Given my experience, I feel that a college degree would be a lot more valuable if students were required to get some outside experience to supplement their in — class knowledge. Instead of requiring four science classes, why not three science classes and an internship? In my college career, I took one class that taught me how to write and submit essays for publication. This ever — so — brief taste of the real world was like holding an ice cream sundae in front of a child and only giving her a small bite. 32. Why did the author study so hard at college? A. To maintain a family tradition. B. To land an ideal job. C. To fulfill parents' expectations. D. To win scholarships for the tution 33. What accounted for the author's failure in job hunting? A. His dull resume. B. His misjudgment in high scores. C. His lack of experience. D. His poor performance in the interview. 34. What does the underlined sentence in the last paragraph imply? A. Academic writing is a small part of college life. B. College education always covers unimportant things. C. Competition in college is not as fierce as that in the real world. D. The author feels held back by his lack of real — world experience. 35. What does the author want to tell us by writing this article? A. Get a college degree and you will go far. B. College students should make the best of their time. C. Career preparation is a necessity for college education. D. Landing a successful career is better than a college degree. 第二节(（共5小题:每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的七个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。 Teaching your children about world cultures helps them appreciate the differences in people and their traditions. Put down the textbook and travel around the globe without ever needing a suitcase. ____36____ Create a Passport International travel requires a passport, so start your foreign adventures by creating a passport. Help your kid make a small book to serve as his/her passport. ____37____ That way, you can draw or stick a picture of the country’s flag to stamp the pages of his/her passport as he/she “travels” to learn about world cultures. ____38____ What we might do in our home country isn’t necessarily appropriate (合适的) in other countries. Learning about each culture’s customs can be important for you both. Pointing your feet in Thailand is impolite. Your left hand is considered unclean in India, so pass all food or objects to other people with your right one. Teach the Language Learning a foreign language is fun for children. ____39____ Learn basic words your child already knows. Teach both written and spoken forms. Celebrate Holidays Decorate your home as you would find streets, businesses and other houses for their observed holidays. Celebrate national holidays just as people in that country do. For example, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom observe Boxing Day. The holiday’s tradition includes giving money and donations to organizations and people in need. ____40____ You can also drop a few bills or donate things to a nonprofit organization. A. Learn Cultural Customs B. Be Polite in Different Countries C. The pages should be blank on the inside. D. Take them to a heritage and cultural centre when you are free. E. Use your imagination to teach your children about world cultures. F. To celebrate, the two of you can box some canned goods for the local food bank. G. When you’re exploring world cultures, study each country’s official language. 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) In this June, Zhong held a(n) ____41____ at the China National Arts and Crafts Museum in Beijing and in the most prominent position, he ____42____ a cloisonné (景泰蓝) vessel called the Zun of Peace. When Zhong first entered the world of jingtailan, his ____43____ of the craft was limited. In the 1970s, the Beijing Enamel Factory was actively ____44____ new inheritors of the art form who could design and craft art pieces ____45____ market demands. Driven by his ____46____ for drawing, Zhong applied for and was accepted into the program. It was a time when the factory ____47____ ,with over 1,800 employees and more than 200 artisans in his workshop alone, creating a lively ____48____ of creativity and productivity. However, the situation shifted ____49____ with economic reforms and the once-flourishing cloisonné export became ____50____. In the face of these challenges, many artisans decided to leave the factory and seek better ____51____ elsewhere. However, Zhong remained, driven by a deep ____52____ to jingtailan. He realized that it was time for a change and the path to survival lay in the necessity of ____53____ the opportunities of the times and connecting with everyday life”. He has ____54____ his career to exploring and innovating this art form, helping the factory navigate challenges to ensure this traditional art shines in the new era. Finally, his efforts ____55____ and he made a great difference to our country. 41. A. exhibition B. voyage C. debate D. competition 42. A. influenced B. discovered C. lent D. showcased 43. A. shelter B. understanding C. length D. foundation 44. A. becoming B. burying C. seeking D. accusing 45. A. in accordance with B. in possession of C. on behalf of D. by means of 46. A. ability B. passion C. effect D. confidence 47. A. damaged B. slowed C. started D. flowered 48. A. race B. character C. connection D. atmosphere 49. A. necessarily B. slightly C. dramatically D. typically 50. A. unique B. depressing C. frightening D. annoying 51. A. trials B. opportunities C. challenges D. approaches 52. A. attachment B. access C. order D. path 53. A. relating B. changing C. seizing D. keeping 54. A. devoted B. absorbed C. owed D. lost 55. A. made it B. gave in C. cut in D. paid off 第二节 语法填空(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 source material for a film may ___56___ (take) from classic novels, short stories, comic books and stage plays, as well as non-fiction such as biographies and autobiographies, even those ___57___ (write) by ghost writers. All can work well, but why do many ___58___ (adapt) and indeed remakes fail with both cinema audiences and critics? Firstly, because of the time limit, the adapted film is always found not close to ___59___ original story. Besides, the selected cast may not satisfy readers as they have their own imaginations about the ___60___ (character). What's more, some books are really unfilmable for technical reasons. ____61____ spite of the challenges, there have been some ___62___ (high) successful films made from popular books, such as Jaws, Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings. Maybe the best proof of a successful adaptation is the James Bond series, the majority of ___63___ has been adapted from the 007 novels of lan Fleming. Perhaps unusually, audiences seem ___64___ (accept) that the actors who have played James Bond have changed so often, although everyone has ____65____ (they)favorite. 第四部分 写作（共两节, 满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 66. 假设你是红星中学高二学生李华。近期，你校学生会组织了一场辩论赛，主题为“中学生是否可以借助网络资源完成作业”。你的英国笔友Jim从学校网站看到了相关信息，对此很感兴趣，来信询问辩论赛的开展情况。请你用英文给他回复邮件，内容包括： 1.正反双方的观点及理由； 2.你的看法。 注意: 1.词数 100 左右； 2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总词数。 Dear Jim, How’s everything going? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What’s your idea about the topic? Look forward to your reply. Yours, Li Hua 第二节（满分25分） 67. 读后续写 Emily White was born seventeen years ago with so many birth problems in her body. Some of her organs, bones and muscles were out of shape. No one expected her to survive. She did make it but with her strange body figure, everyone could recognize her, even from a distance. In Emily White’s hometown, there was a yearly outdoor performance in the school auditorium (大礼堂). It had been performed for so many years and actually had become one of the most important events of the Christmas season for many of the town’s people. Many people tried out each year for it, but so many were turned away. It can only include the most excellent people in the field. Emily had a beautiful singing voice. Last year she went to Mrs. Owens — her music teacher to ask to join in the performance. Without letting her sing, Mrs. Owens took a look at Amy’s body and said, “Child, you just don’t fit. Everyone would stare at you and that would make you uncomfortable. It would make them uncomfortable, too.” Without singing a single note, Emily was sent back through the door of the choral room. Hurt and upset, she decided never to try out again. But Mrs. Owens then retired. This year there came a new music teacher, Mr. Buttler. He heard about Emily and suggested that she have a try. Emily didn’t want to be rejected again, so she hesitated a little about it. As Emily struggled, the door was pushed open and Mr. Buttler called, “Emily, you’re next.” Although kind of nervous, Emily did as Mr. Buttler told her to do. Mr. Buttler sat by the piano to keep Emily company. When Emily finished her testing performance, she thanked Mr. Buttler and knew the result would be posted on the door of the choral room the next day. Emily couldn’t sleep that night. She was suffering from the feelings that she didn’t fit and the great need to be accepted. By the next morning, her stomach was even in pain because of stress. 注意：续写词数应为150左右 Paragraph 1: The next day, Emily nervously glanced at the list on the door of the choral room. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Paragraph 2: Finally, the day of performance came. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$null