山东省淄博第七中学2024−2025学年高二下学期期中学分认定英语试题

高二英语试题第 1 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 淄博七中 2024-2025学年第二学期高二学分认定考试 英语试题 2025 年 4月 注意事项： 1. 本试卷分第 I卷和第 II 卷两部分。第 I卷为选择题，共 95分，第 II卷为非选择题，共 55分， 满分 150分，考试时间为 120 分钟。 2. 客观题请将选出的答案标号（A、B、C、D）涂在答题卡上，主观题用 0.5mm黑色签字笔答题。 第 I卷（共 95分） 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选 项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读 一遍。 1. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At the woman’s house. 2. What will George do this afternoon? A. Hang out with friends. B. Do some shopping. C. Work on his schoolwork. 3. What is wrong with the man? A. He is slightly drunk. B. He has an upset stomach. C. He took the wrong medicine. 4. How does the man feel about the news? A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Disappointed. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Whether to enjoy natural views. B. Where to stay during their tour. C. How to go to the top attractions. 第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三 个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What day is it today? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Sunday. 7. What is the show mainly about? A. A love story set in Paris. B. A romantic trip worldwide. C. A young girl’s sad love story. 高二英语试题第 2 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What attracts the man to accept the job offer? A. The good salary. B. The exciting challenge. C. The flexible working hours. 9. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Waiter and customer. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Colleagues. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. Why did Karen go to Japan? A. To make a survey. B. To get relaxed. C. To take a business trip. 11. What makes the cafe special? A. Being near a zoo. B. Offering foster care services. C. Having access to hedgehogs. 12. How did Karen find the cafe? A. It’s expensive. B. It’s kid-friendly. C. It has a very quiet environment. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Where did the woman learn about the tour? A. On a website. B. From a poster. C. At a travel agency. 14. Why does the woman recommend the tour to Jason? A. He likes taking photos. B. He wants to go to Alaska. C. He is interested in the northern lights. 15. When will each tour end? A. At 3:00 am. B. At 4:00 am. C. At 5:00 am. 16. What has the woman been doing recently? A. Sharpening photography skills. B. Collecting travel journals. C. Looking for a good camera. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. What did most people think of Assefa’s winning? A. Touching. B. Unsurprising. C. Unbelievable. 18. What did Assefa compete in at the 2016 Olympic Games? A. Long-distance running. B. Middle-distance running. C. Short-distance running. 19. How was Assefa’s performance in her first Berlin Marathon? A. Excellent. B. Average. C. Poor. 20. Which is Eliud Kipchoge’s accomplishment? A. He won the Berlin Marathon five times in total. B. He got four gold medals in the Olympic marathon. C. He broke his own record in the Berlin Marathon 2023. 高二英语试题第 3 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A San Diego stretches over nearly 350 square miles of beachfront and city, nature reserves and dynamic multicultural enclaves(飞地). The option for accommodations are nearly as varied as the landform. Kings Inn San Diego Kings Inn, a family-owned motel, pays honor to the mid-century but restoration have brought 21st-century necessities （free Wi-Fi/gym） and sunny rooms. There are two onsite themed restaurants where hotel guests can get 10 percent off. Affordable parking （$15/day） and near to popular sites make this an attractive extended stay option. Kimpton Alma Hotel Kimpton’s Alma has decoration inspired by the city: a beachy colour and street culture artwork. Among its three restaurants （the rooftop Leave of Absence bar is due to re-open spring 2024）, the Desmond draws locals for chef Jason Neroni’s winning cooking creations, while the casual Café is a good choice for steak fries. In addition, pets are treated almost as well as their human companions in this hotel, which attracts many pet-lovers. San Diego Mission Bay Resort Mission Bay resort is located between two family-friendly public parks which features a popular swimming spot and two massive playgrounds. Broad green space allow for outdoor games. Paved paths lead to a narrow beach, where children can splash (泼)in calm bay waters. Grownups have benefits too, including a spa and nightly live music. The Guild The Guild highlights San Diego’s military history. Through 1970, it was a center of social and recreational activities for more than 125 million service staff. A 2019 reconstruction has preserved Lincoln Rogers’ 1924 Italian Renaissance-style (文艺复兴风格) building. Today’s visitors can enjoy craft cocktails（手工鸡尾酒） at the inviting Farniente lobby bar and courtyard dining area. 21．Which hotel is suitable for guests with pets? A．The Guild. B．Kings Inn San Diego. C．Kimpton Alma Hotel. D．San Diego Mission Bay Resort. 高二英语试题第 4 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 22．What do Kings Inn San Diego and The Guild have in common? A．They are relatively cheap. B．They are suitable for kids. C．They’ve both been restored. D．They have a long military history. 23．Where is the text probably taken from? A．An official report. B．An art magazine. C．A scientific research. D．A travel guidebook. B In 2018, 12-year-old Damian Earley was walking his dog when he noticed garbage cans knocked over by the wind, spilling trash onto the streets of his Columbus neighborhood. Disturbed by the environmental damage, he was inspired to create The Garbage Lot, a heavy platform with a locking mechanism to keep trash cans upright (直立). His invention won the “Industry Innovator Award” at Ohio’s Invention Convention and later earned first place at the national level. Damian’s path as an inventor was shaped by his participation in the Ohio Invention League (the OIL), a nonprofit that provides free STEM education to K-12 students. Through hands-on invention competitions, he learned to “sell” his invention to judges. Writing and crafting his presentation helped sharpen his communication skills and practice entrepreneurship (创业), which are crucial for the future employment market where students will likely work in jobs that have not yet been created. Damian’s teachers, particularly Sarah Priebe, admired his strong work ethic. She recalled Damian’s exceptional oral presentation in eighth grade, “You can tell he put a lot of time and practice into it. Many gifted students don’t seem to need to work as hard to excel at school, but he is always engaged and ready.” Elena and Zavier, Damian’s siblings, followed in his footsteps, creating their own inventions and receiving awards. Elena, 14, developed a device to remove bad smells from washing machines, while 11-year-old Zavier invented a drone for people with limited mobility. Their father, Matt, shared that watching the invention process take place had changed how he addressed issues in his vinyl records (黑胶唱片) business. 24. What drove Damian to create The Garbage Lot? A. His attention to neighborhood safety. B. The mess caused by fallen trash cans. C. His interest in environmental science. 高二英语试题第 5 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 D. The need for an invention competition. 25. How does the OIL program prepare students for future jobs? A. By providing paid STEM education. B. By creating jobs that haven’t existed. C. By promoting entrepreneurial thinking. D. By selling invention presentation skills. 26. What quality of Damian impressed his teachers? A. Commitment. B. Intelligence. C. Curiosity. D. Leadership. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Family of Inventors. B. From Inspired to Inspiring. C. Solving Problems with OIL. D. Turning Trash into Treasure. C Many of you may have used Siri, a voice assistant of US tech company Apple. You only have to say “hey Siri” and it will answer to your command. However, we may be sacrificing our privacy to enjoy this convenience. According to a recent report by the Guardian, Siri can be accidentally triggered and start recording private conversations, such as discussions between doctors and patients. Some of these recordings are then given to workers outside the company to review. Apple claimed the data was used to help Siri improve, but users were not informed of this measure in the first place. Apple’s Siri is not the only voice assistant to come under fire. In 2018, Alexa, a voice assistant developed by US tech company Amazon, recorded a private conversation between a couple and sent it to a stranger without their permission. These issues deepened concerns that tech companies are infringing (侵犯) users’ rights of privacy. Many people have long feared that tech companies are listening and collecting data from private conversations, reported Forbes. Using this data, third party companies could then paint an accurate picture of users’ habits and preferences in order to serve them more targeted advertisements, or even worse, sell this private data. Despite this risk, the popularity of voice assistant seems to be unstoppable. In the near future, everything from your lighting to your air-conditioning to your refrigerator, your coffee maker, and even your toilet could be wired to a system controlled by voice, commented The Atlantic. Colin Horgan wrote on the blog site Medium that he believed people’s daily lives will 高二英语试题第 6 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 soon become a source of data. “ The sounds of our homes, the symphony of life laughing, crying, talking, shouting, sitting in silence-will no longer be considered memories, but data, ” he wrote. To deal with the issue, Blake Morgan, reporter for The Atlantic, believed that the answer is transparency. “All companies need to have messaging ready to explain to customers what they do with private data,” she wrote on The Atlantic. 28. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2? A. There are some fire-proof voice assistants. B. Many voice assistants are being developed. C. Some voice assistants are also being criticized besides Siri. D. Data collected by Siri is used for better user experience. 29. What seems to be people’s biggest concern about voice assistants? A. Serving them targeted advertisements. B. Sending their message. C. Invading their privacy. D. Making no improvements. 30. What should companies do in response according to the last paragraph? A. Stop collecting data through voice assistant. B. Explain their use of the data to customers. C. Make their data more transparent. D. Collect data to better keep memories. 31. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To show visions of a data world in the future. B. To criticize companies’ invading customers’ privacy. C. To inform people of what tech companies are really up to. D. To draw attention to the privacy issue concerning voice assistants. D The Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院) fire has been put out, but its spire(尖顶) and a large portion of its wooden roof have been damaged.The terrible destruction causes a sudden sharp pain to people around the world. “What a pity that we cannot see the damaged parts of the wonder anymore.” But the good news is that there is at least one way of seeing them, namely through a video game called Assassin’s Creed: Unity. In this game, the player can travel to one city after another and enter the buildings exactly like what they are in reality, and see Notre Dame as it was before the fire. Further,with virtual reality technology, which is already quite mature, 高二英语试题第 7 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 one can even look around the undamaged Notre Dame as if it were still there. Maybe digital technology could help to better protect architectural cultural heritage. The idea of making digital models of ancient buildings to save their data dates back to the 1990s and the necessary technology has continued to advance since then. By scanning the ancient buildings with lasers,building 3D models with multiple images, as well as measuring everything precisely,engineers can make a copy as accurate as the real one. As computers and smartphones are hugely popular, the digital model has great useful value. First,it allows tourists to feel the cultural relics without touching them. The virtual tour of Dunhuang Grottoes in Gansu Province is a good example of this as tourists can view the paintings without standing near them. Furthermore,it can make the digitized cultural relics more famous by spreading awareness about them via the Internet. In 2000,a virtual tour of the Great Wall became very popular at the Hannover World Expo, which increased the number of foreign tourists visiting the site in the following years. Above all,it preserves all the information of the cultural relics. Of course, however precise a model is, it is not the original. Maybe we will have better technologies in the future, but the digital technology offers a practical way to preserve architectural cultural heritage at the moment. 32.What can we see about Notre Dame in the game? A. The damaged Notre Dame. B. Its wooden shape. C. The big fire. D. Its original look. 33.What will engineers do to create a digital copy of the ancient buildings? A. Build 3D models of full size. B. Scan the photos of the buildings. C. Measure all the parts exactly. D. Improve the technology needed. 34. How does the author prove the digital copy has vital practical importance? A. By giving examples. B. By classification. C. By comparison. D. By listing data. 35.What is the author’s attitude towards the application of the technology? A.Delighted. B.Supportive. C.Doubtful. D.Conservative. 高二英语试题第 8 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为 多余选项。 Take it from nature Scientists are borrowing ideas from nature to solve tough design problems. Japan's Shinkansen bullet train sped along the rails at lightning speed. 36 To solve the train's noise trouble, Eiji Nakatsu, an engineer, looked to the kingfisher bird. Nakatsu noticed that the kingfisher could dive through the air and into the water with barely a splash (落水声). The bird could do this because of its streamlined beak. Nakatsu suggested the train's nose be modeled after the beak. And then the loud noise was gone. 37 “If you want the answer to a tough question, ask nature first. You'll find in the natural world an unbelievable library of solutions,” Nakatsu said. The science behind nature-inspired inventions is called biomimicry. 38 Since she cofounded the Biomimicry Institute in 2006, she has worked with hundreds of companies to develop products based on nature. Scientist Brent Constantz was inspired by coral reefs ( 珊瑚礁) to create concrete that's better for the planet. Concrete, made up of cement and sand, is a top building material. The problem? Making one ton of concrete produces one ton of CO2. Constantz decided to borrow an idea from corals. When the tiny animals die, their bones form the foundation for colorful reefs. Saltwater mixes with CO2 to make these formations. To make his concrete, CO2 from power plants is mixed with saltwater. 39 “This is a huge win for the planet,” says Constantz. The possibilities for copying nature are limitless. 40 That amounts to thousands of lessons lost. “The more we learn from nature, the more we'll want to protect it,” says Constantz. A. But it makes a loud noise. B. It is used in bridges and miles upon miles of highways. C. The process actually removes polluting CO2 from the air. D. We have to fall in love with all these wonderful creatures. E. Trouble is, thousands of animals and plants die out each year. F. Scientist Janine Benyus is a longtime supporter of this branch of science. G. What's more, the new train travels 10% faster and uses 15% less electricity. 高二英语试题第 9 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 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，从每题所给的 A、B. C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One winter morning, Bauer was going running as usual along Route 90 Bridge. Suddenly he saw a truck ahead turn sharply and knock on to the guardrail, 41 a five-vehicle crash. Bauer sprung into 42 . He ran over to the truck leaning(斜倚) over the edge of the overpass above Assawoman Bay. A man who dragged himself out of the truck pointed 43 down to the water. Bauer looked over and saw a car seat, about 6 feet away from which was a little girl. She was on her back 44 to stay afloat(漂浮的), arms moving, legs kicking, and was sinking into the deep water. She had been 45 out of the truck with her car seat, landing in the bay below. Every second counted in such a(n) 46 Without hesitation, Bauer jumped into the 47 water 25 feet below and swam to the child like crazy. He comforted the 48 girl, patting her on the back until she coughed and 49 up water. A nearby boat picked Bauer and the girl up. Handed over to first responders once they 50 land, the girl was rushed to hospital and, to everyone’s 51 , found in stable condition after a series of physical tests. Nobody knew at first who had 52 the girl because Bauer initially didn’t want to be 53 and left secretly. Bauer’s heroic deed quickly spread. He was 54 by the Air Force Thunderbirds with a flight in Maryland for his 55 and bravery. 41．A．getting over B．resulting in C．benefiting from D．holding back 42．A．action B．trouble C．power D．touch 43．A．absently B．angrily C．desperately D．curiously 44．A．demanding B．managing C．pretending D．struggling 45．A．kicked B．thrown C．drawn D．blown 46．A．emergency B．race C．program D．procedure 47．A．warm B．shallow C．icy D．clean 48．A．popular B．dangerous C．weather-beaten D．pale-faced 49．A．drank B．brought C．used D．breathed 高二英语试题第 10 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 50．A．departed B．sighted C．reached D．marked 51．A．relief B．depression C．surprise D．confusion 52．A．rewarded B．rescued C．rejected D．reminded 53．A．promoted B．ignored C．named D．aided 54．A．charged B．associated C．replaced D．honored 55．A．Independence B．company C．optimism D．selflessness 第 II 卷（共 55分） 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。 Trends popular among the youth such as "China chic"and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the various 56 (style), the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item. 57 (combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making 58 a fashion icon(标志).This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China's Henan province, 59 numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike 60 (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. In Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country's hanfu production and sales centers, the sales _61 the horse face skirts during last Spring Festival holiday 62 (increase)dozens of times compared to usual volumes. Actually, the skirt has become a very popular 63 (choose) for gifts. The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed 64 (indicate)more than a fashion trend; it 65 (represent)a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 本学期你校开设了每周一节的英语文学阅读课，请你就此写一篇短文向学校英文 报 “Student Voice”栏目投稿 . 内容包括：1.课程介绍 (目的、内容、上课方式等); 2. 你的收获。 English Literature Reading Class Opens a New World __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ 高二英语试题第 11 页/共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 第二节(满分 25 分) 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。 Ballet was a way of life in Kelly's family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top college. Though Kelly's mom always wanted her to follow in her sister's footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet, her love for ballet had faded years before, and she was eager for a new challenge. One day at school, as Kelly left the dance studio, she walked past the gym, fascinated by boxers(拳击手) training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she'd long been attracted to boxing. She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack. On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase: BOXING CLUB TRYOUT(选拔). That was what Kelly really wanted to do. She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path. The next day, she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn't understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied,“You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer, right? Besides, boxing is only for boys, and you're so good at ballet. Lean into your strength, Kelly.” “But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted, and what exactly does “only for boys” mean, anyway? Boxing is a sport for everyone!” Gradually, touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her. Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision, no matter what. But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout, where she was required to show her footwork and punching (击打) abilities with other candidates. Boxing didn't come natural to Kelly, but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右； 2. 续写部分分两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； Paragraph 1： Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom. Paragraph 2： The following Monday,results of the boxing tryout were posted. 淄博七中 2024-2025 学年第二学期高二学分认定考试 英语试题 2025 年 4 月 注意事项： 1. 本试卷分第 I 卷和第 II 卷两部分。第 I 卷为选择题，共 95 分，第 II 卷为非选择题，共 55 分， 满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟。 2. 客观题请将选出的答案标号（A、B、C、D）涂在答题卡上，主观题用 0.5mm 黑色签字笔答题。 第 I 卷（共 95 分） 第一部分 听力(共两节，满分 30 分) 第一节 (共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分) 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. Where does the conversation take place? A. In a restaurant. B. In a supermarket. C. At the woman’s house. 2. What will George do this afternoon? A. Hang out with friends. B. Do some shopping. C. Work on his schoolwork. 3. What is wrong with the man? A. He is slightly drunk. B. He has an upset stomach. C. He took the wrong medicine. 4. How does the man feel about the news? A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Disappointed. 5. What are the speakers talking about? A. Whether to enjoy natural views. B. Where to stay during their tour. C. How to go to the top attractions. 第二节 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7 题。 6. What day is it today? A. Thursday. B. Friday. C. Sunday. 7. What is the show mainly about? A. A love story set in Paris. B. A romantic trip worldwide. C. A young girl’s sad love story. ( 高二英语试题第 10 页 / 共 11 页 ) 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8、9 题。 8. What attracts the man to accept the job offer? A. The good salary. B. The exciting challenge. C. The flexible working hours. 9. What is the relationship between the speakers? A. Waiter and customer. B. Interviewer and interviewee. C. Colleagues. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 10 至 12 题。 10. Why did Karen go to Japan? A. To make a survey. B. To get relaxed. C. To take a business trip. 11. What makes the cafe special? A. Being near a zoo. B. Offering foster care services. C. Having access to hedgehogs. 12. How did Karen find the cafe? A. It’s expensive. B. It’s kid-friendly. C. It has a very quiet environment. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 13 至 16 题。 13. Where did the woman learn about the tour? A. On a website. B. From a poster. C. At a travel agency. 14. Why does the woman recommend the tour to Jason? A. He likes taking photos. B. He wants to go to Alaska. C. He is interested in the northern lights. 15. When will each tour end? A. At 3:00 am. B. At 4:00 am. C. At 5:00 am. 16. What has the woman been doing recently? A. Sharpening photography skills. B. Collecting travel journals. C. Looking for a good camera. 听第 10 段材料，回答第 17 至 20 题。 17. What did most people think of Assefa’s winning? A. Touching. B. Unsurprising. C. Unbelievable. 18. What did Assefa compete in at the 2016 Olympic Games? A. Long-distance running. B. Middle-distance running. C. Short-distance running. 19. How was Assefa’s performance in her first Berlin Marathon? A. Excellent. B. Average. C. Poor. 20. Which is Eliud Kipchoge’s accomplishment? A. He won the Berlin Marathon five times in total. B. He got four gold medals in the Olympic marathon. C. He broke his own record in the Berlin Marathon 2023. 第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分 50 分) 第一节(共 15 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 37.5 分) 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A San Diego stretches over nearly 350 square miles of beachfront and city, nature reserves and dynamic multicultural enclaves( 飞 地 ). The option for accommodations are nearly as varied as the landform. Kings Inn San Diego Kings Inn, a family-owned motel, pays honor to the mid-century but restoration have brought 21st-century necessities （free Wi-Fi/gym） and sunny rooms. There are two onsite themed restaurants where hotel guests can get 10 percent off. Affordable parking （$15/day） and near to popular sites make this an attractive extended stay option. Kimpton Alma Hotel Kimpton’s Alma has decoration inspired by the city: a beachy colour and street culture artwork. Among its three restaurants （the rooftop Leave of Absence bar is due to re-open spring 2024）, the Desmond draws locals for chef Jason Neroni’s winning cooking creations, while the casual Café is a good choice for steak fries. In addition, pets are treated almost as well as their human companions in this hotel, which attracts many pet-lovers. San Diego Mission Bay Resort Mission Bay resort is located between two family-friendly public parks which features a popular swimming spot and two massive playgrounds. Broad green space allow for outdoor games. Paved paths lead to a narrow beach, where children can splash (泼)in calm bay waters. Grownups have benefits too, including a spa and nightly live music. The Guild The Guild highlights San Diego’s military history. Through 1970, it was a center of social and recreational activities for more than 125 million service staff. A 2019 reconstruction has preserved Lincoln Rogers’ 1924 Italian Renaissance-style (文艺复兴风格) building. Today’s visitors can enjoy craft cocktails（手工鸡尾酒） at the inviting Farniente lobby bar and courtyard dining area. 21. Which hotel is suitable for guests with pets? A. The Guild. B．Kings Inn San Diego. C．Kimpton Alma Hotel. D．San Diego Mission Bay Resort. 22. What do Kings Inn San Diego and The Guild have in common? A. They are relatively cheap. B．They are suitable for kids. C．They’ve both been restored. D．They have a long military history. 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A. An official report. B．An art magazine. C．A scientific research. D．A travel guidebook. B In 2018, 12-year-old Damian Earley was walking his dog when he noticed garbage cans knocked over by the wind, spilling trash onto the streets of his Columbus neighborhood. Disturbed by the environmental damage, he was inspired to create The Garbage Lot, a heavy platform with a locking mechanism to keep trash cans upright (直立). His invention won the “Industry Innovator Award” at Ohio’s Invention Convention and later earned first place at the national level. Damian’s path as an inventor was shaped by his participation in the Ohio Invention League (the OIL), a nonprofit that provides free STEM education to K-12 students. Through hands-on invention competitions, he learned to “sell” his invention to judges. Writing and crafting his presentation helped sharpen his communication skills and practice entrepreneurship (创业), which are crucial for the future employment market where students will likely work in jobs that have not yet been created. Damian’s teachers, particularly Sarah Priebe, admired his strong work ethic. She recalled Damian’s exceptional oral presentation in eighth grade, “You can tell he put a lot of time and practice into it. Many gifted students don’t seem to need to work as hard to excel at school, but he is always engaged and ready.” Elena and Zavier, Damian’s siblings, followed in his footsteps, creating their own inventions and receiving awards. Elena, 14, developed a device to remove bad smells from washing machines, while 11-year-old Zavier invented a drone for people with limited mobility. Their father, Matt, shared that watching the invention process take place had changed how he addressed issues in his vinyl records (黑胶唱片) business. 24. What drove Damian to create The Garbage Lot? A. His attention to neighborhood safety. B. The mess caused by fallen trash cans. C. His interest in environmental science. D. The need for an invention competition. 25. How does the OIL program prepare students for future jobs? A. By providing paid STEM education. B. By creating jobs that haven’t existed. C. By promoting entrepreneurial thinking. D. By selling invention presentation skills. 26. What quality of Damian impressed his teachers? A. Commitment. B. Intelligence. C. Curiosity. D. Leadership. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Family of Inventors. B. From Inspired to Inspiring. C. Solving Problems with OIL. D. Turning Trash into Treasure. C Many of you may have used Siri, a voice assistant of US tech company Apple. You only have to say “hey Siri” and it will answer to your command. However, we may be sacrificing our privacy to enjoy this convenience. According to a recent report by the Guardian, Siri can be accidentally triggered and start recording private conversations, such as discussions between doctors and patients. Some of these recordings are then given to workers outside the company to review. Apple claimed the data was used to help Siri improve, but users were not informed of this measure in the first place. Apple’s Siri is not the only voice assistant to come under fire. In 2018, Alexa, a voice assistant developed by US tech company Amazon, recorded a private conversation between a couple and sent it to a stranger without their permission. These issues deepened concerns that tech companies are infringing (侵犯) users’ rights of privacy. Many people have long feared that tech companies are listening and collecting data from private conversations, reported Forbes. Using this data, third party companies could then paint an accurate picture of users’ habits and preferences in order to serve them more targeted advertisements, or even worse, sell this private data. Despite this risk, the popularity of voice assistant seems to be unstoppable. In the near future, everything from your lighting to your air-conditioning to your refrigerator, your coffee maker, and even your toilet could be wired to a system controlled by voice, commented The Atlantic. Colin Horgan wrote on the blog site Medium that he believed people’s daily lives will soon become a source of data. “ The sounds of our homes, the symphony of life laughing, crying, talking, shouting, sitting in silence-will no longer be considered memories, but data, ” he wrote. To deal with the issue, Blake Morgan, reporter for The Atlantic, believed that the answer is transparency. “All companies need to have messaging ready to explain to customers what they do with private data,” she wrote on The Atlantic. 28. What can be inferred from Paragraph 2? A. There are some fire-proof voice assistants. B. Many voice assistants are being developed. C. Some voice assistants are also being criticized besides Siri. D. Data collected by Siri is used for better user experience. 29. What seems to be people’s biggest concern about voice assistants? A. Serving them targeted advertisements. B. Sending their message. C. Invading their privacy. D. Making no improvements. 30. What should companies do in response according to the last paragraph? A. Stop collecting data through voice assistant. B. Explain their use of the data to customers. C. Make their data more transparent. D. Collect data to better keep memories. 31. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text? A. To show visions of a data world in the future. B. To criticize companies’ invading customers’ privacy. C. To inform people of what tech companies are really up to. D. To draw attention to the privacy issue concerning voice assistants. D The Notre Dame(巴黎圣母院) fire has been put out, but its spire(尖顶) and a large portion of its wooden roof have been damaged.The terrible destruction causes a sudden sharp pain to people around the world. “What a pity that we cannot see the damaged parts of the wonder anymore.” But the good news is that there is at least one way of seeing them, namely through a video game called Assassin’s Creed: Unity. In this game, the player can travel to one city after another and enter the buildings exactly like what they are in reality, and see Notre Dame as it was before the fire. Further,with virtual reality technology, which is already quite mature, one can even look around the undamaged Notre Dame as if it were still there. Maybe digital technology could help to better protect architectural cultural heritage. The idea of making digital models of ancient buildings to save their data dates back to the 1990s and the necessary technology has continued to advance since then. By scanning the ancient buildings with lasers,building 3D models with multiple images, as well as measuring everything precisely,engineers can make a copy as accurate as the real one. As computers and smartphones are hugely popular, the digital model has great useful value. First,it allows tourists to feel the cultural relics without touching them. The virtual tour of Dunhuang Grottoes in Gansu Province is a good example of this as tourists can view the paintings without standing near them. Furthermore,it can make the digitized cultural relics more famous by spreading awareness about them via the Internet. In 2000,a virtual tour of the Great Wall became very popular at the Hannover World Expo, which increased the number of foreign tourists visiting the site in the following years. Above all,it preserves all the information of the cultural relics. Of course, however precise a model is, it is not the original. Maybe we will have better technologies in the future, but the digital technology offers a practical way to preserve architectural cultural heritage at the moment. 32. What can we see about Notre Dame in the game? A. The damaged Notre Dame. B. Its wooden shape. C. The big fire. D. Its original look. 33.What will engineers do to create a digital copy of the ancient buildings? A. Build 3D models of full size. B. Scan the photos of the buildings. C. Measure all the parts exactly. D. Improve the technology needed. 34. How does the author prove the digital copy has vital practical importance? A. By giving examples. B. By classification. C. By comparison. D. By listing data. 35.What is the author’s attitude towards the application of the technology? A.Delighted. B.Supportive. C.Doubtful. D.Conservative. 第二节(共 5 小题;每小题 2.5 分，满分 12.5 分) 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Take it from nature Scientists are borrowing ideas from nature to solve tough design problems. Japan's Shinkansen bullet train sped along the rails at lightning speed. 36 To solve the train's noise trouble, Eiji Nakatsu, an engineer, looked to the kingfisher bird. Nakatsu noticed that the kingfisher could dive through the air and into the water with barely a splash (落水声). The bird could do this because of its streamlined beak. Nakatsu suggested the train's nose be modeled after the beak. And then the loud noise was gone. 37 “If you want the answer to a tough question, ask nature first. You'll find in the natural world an unbelievable library of solutions,” Nakatsu said. The science behind nature-inspired inventions is called biomimicry. 38 Since she cofounded the Biomimicry Institute in 2006, she has worked with hundreds of companies to develop products based on nature. Scientist Brent Constantz was inspired by coral reefs ( 珊瑚礁) to create concrete that's better for the planet. Concrete, made up of cement and sand, is a top building material. The problem? Making one ton of concrete produces one ton of CO2. Constantz decided to borrow an idea from corals. When the tiny animals die, their bones form the foundation for colorful reefs. Saltwater mixes with CO2 to make these formations. To make his concrete, CO2 from power plants is mixed with saltwater. 39 “This is a huge win for the planet,” says Constantz. The possibilities for copying nature are limitless. 40 That amounts to thousands of lessons lost. “The more we learn from nature, the more we'll want to protect it,” says Constantz. A. But it makes a loud noise. B. It is used in bridges and miles upon miles of highways. C. The process actually removes polluting CO2 from the air. D. We have to fall in love with all these wonderful creatures. E. Trouble is, thousands of animals and plants die out each year. F. Scientist Janine Benyus is a longtime supporter of this branch of science. G. What's more, the new train travels 10% faster and uses 15% less electricity. 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，从每题所给的 A、B. C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 One winter morning, Bauer was going running as usual along Route 90 Bridge. Suddenly he saw a truck ahead turn sharply and knock on to the guardrail, 41 a five-vehicle crash. Bauer sprung into 42 . He ran over to the truck leaning( 斜 倚 ) over the edge of the overpass above Assawoman Bay. A man who dragged himself out of the truck pointed 43 down to the water. Bauer looked over and saw a car seat, about 6 feet away from which was a little girl. She was on her back 44 to stay afloat(漂浮的), arms moving, legs kicking, and was sinking into the deep water. She had been 45 out of the truck with her car seat, landing in the bay below. Every second counted in such a(n) 46 Without hesitation, Bauer jumped into the 47 water 25 feet below and swam to the child like crazy. He comforted the 48 girl, patting her on the back until she coughed and 49 up water. A nearby boat picked Bauer and the girl up. Handed over to first responders once they 50 land, the girl was rushed to hospital and, to everyone’s 51 , found in stable condition after a series of physical tests. Nobody knew at first who had 52 the girl because Bauer initially didn’t want to be 53 and left secretly. Bauer’s heroic deed quickly spread. He was 54 by the Air Force Thunderbirds with a flight in Maryland for his 55 and bravery. 41．A．getting over B．resulting in C．benefiting from D．holding back 42．A．action B．trouble C．power D．touch 43．A．absently B．angrily C．desperately D．curiously 44．A．demanding B．managing C．pretending D．struggling 45．A．kicked B．thrown C．drawn D．blown 46．A．emergency B．race C．program D．procedure 47．A．warm B．shallow C．icy D．clean 48．A．popular B．dangerous C．weather-beaten D．pale-faced 49．A．drank B．brought C．used D．breathed 50．A．departed B．sighted C．reached D．marked 51．A．relief B．depression C．surprise D．confusion 52．A．rewarded B．rescued C．rejected D．reminded 53．A．promoted B．ignored C．named D．aided 54．A．charged B．associated C．replaced D．honored 55．A．Independence B．company C．optimism D．selflessness 第 II 卷（共 55 分） 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。 Trends popular among the youth such as "China chic"and the growing influence of young consumers have driven the development of hanfu industry in recent years. Among the various 56 (style), the horse face skirt has emerged as the most popular item. 57 (combine) classical elegance with modern simplicity, the horse face skirt is said to perfectly suit the contemporary culture and lifestyle of young people, making 58 a fashion icon(标志).This trend has gained popularity in Luoyang city, Central China's Henan province, 59 numerous performers recently showcased these beautiful skirts in their acts, with many visitors alike 60 (dress) in the elegant horse face skirts. In Caoxian county of Shandong province, one of the country's hanfu production and sales centers, the sales _61 the horse face skirts during last Spring Festival holiday 62 (increase)dozens of times compared to usual volumes. Actually, the skirt has become a very popular 63 (choose) for gifts. The current popularity of hanfu in the country is believed 64 (indicate)more than a fashion trend; it 65 (represent)a deeper connection to Chinese tradition and cultural identity. 第四部分 写作(共两节，满分 40 分) 第一节(满分 15 分) 本学期你校开设了每周一节的英语文学阅读课，请你就此写一篇短文向学校英文 报 “Student Voice”栏目投稿. 内容包括：1.课程介绍 (目的、内容、上课方式等); 2. 你的收获。 English Literature Reading Class Opens a New World 第二节(满分 25 分) 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。 Ballet was a way of life in Kelly's family. Her elder sister Serena was now dancing at a top college. Though Kelly's mom always wanted her to follow in her sister's footsteps and Kelly herself was good at ballet, her love for ballet had faded years before, and she was eager for a new challenge. One day at school, as Kelly left the dance studio, she walked past the gym, fascinated by boxers(拳击手) training inside the boxing ring. She was deeply impressed by how hard they hit and how fast they moved. In fact, she'd long been attracted to boxing. She pulled a piece of paper from her backpack. On the familiar Oakwood High School Club Sign-up Sheet was the phrase: BOXING CLUB TRYOUT(选拔). That was what Kelly really wanted to do. She knew her mom had high expectations for her when it came to ballet. Tired of trying to keep up with her sister, Kelly was ready to carve her own path. The next day, she gathered her courage and told Serena about her new passion. At first, Serena didn't understand and thought she was just joking. But when she saw Kelly was serious, she replied,“You know Mom wants you to be a ballet dancer, right? Besides, boxing is only for boys, and you're so good at ballet. Lean into your strength, Kelly.” “But this is where I want to put my strength,” Kelly insisted, and what exactly does “only for boys” mean, anyway? Boxing is a sport for everyone!” Gradually, touched by her determination and passion, Serena began to understand and support her. Kelly could feel it. Her sister was going to respect her decision, no matter what. But that was nothing compared to the preparations for the tryout, where she was required to show her footwork and punching (击打) abilities with other candidates. Boxing didn't come natural to Kelly, but she had made up her mind to stick with her choice. 注意： 1. 所续写短文的词数应为 150 左右； 2. 续写部分分两段，每段的开头语已为你写好； Paragraph 1： Then Kelly began her training for the tryout, keeping it a secret from her mom. Paragraph 2： The following Monday,results of the boxing tryout were posted. $$