福建省龙岩市2023-2024学年高二下学期7月期末英语试题

福建省龙岩市2023至2024学年第二学期高二年级英语期末考试。第一节听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的ABC3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。现在你有5秒钟的时间阅读第一小题的有关内容。I noticed you were driving a different car today. I didn't know you had a second one. I don't use IT often it's bigger, so it's Better for a long trips and vacations. But for working or shopping, I usually prefer the smaller one. Our community centre is organizing a book fair to raise money for their children's park. I saw the notice. All second hand books will be sold for only two dollars. I'll drop by on saturday. Would you like to join me? Sure thing. Well, your home is like a forest. Yeah, I really love my plant friends. They actually move you. Now I set up a camera to make a day long video, and IT looked like they were dancing. You seem tired. Haven't you been sleeping well lately? No, i've been working late these past few days to prepare for a presentation. You should get at least seven hours of sleep every night. It's important to maintain your good health, especially during busy periods like this. I'm really impressed with this story. The language is beautiful. It's a significant improvement. What about my handwriting? Has that improved? Your handwriting has always been excEllent and your story ideas too, but the language has made everything much Better. 第一节到此结束，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ABC3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。听下面一段对话，回答第六和第7两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Hi, I need to replace my kitchen window. I'm afraid my son was using IT as target practice with his book ball. And now there's a great big hole in IT. That's unfortunate, madam. Usually we replace windows because they are getting old or people want a new style. This is the . first me too. When can you come by? All of our workers are busy this morning, but I can get someone round in the late afternoon if you could provide the measures and desired style. We can make this right by the end of the day. perfect. Thank you. Hi, I need to replace my kitchen window. I'm afraid my son was using IT as target practice with his boots all. And now there's a great big hole in IT. That's unfortunate, madam. Usually we replace windows because they are getting old or people want a new style. This is the . first me too. When can you come by? All of our workers are busy this morning, but I can get someone round in the late afternoon if you could provide the measures and desired style. We can make this right by the end of the day. perfect. Thank you. 听下面一段对话，回答第八和第9两个小题。现在你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。Now everyone is sitting around the table. I want to tell you something very exciting. Before dinner. what is IT? I've books a family trip for us all to go somewhere amazing this summer, where amErica in the ever glades national park with spending two nights in a miami city hotel first, and then we're going on a road trip. I've booked a motor home for ten days. IT sleeps all five of us, and IT has a kitchen, AT, V, A shower room. fantastic. I can't wait. We'll spend ten days touring the ever glades and eventually end up in disney world for two extra nights. This is the best day ever. Now everyone is sitting around the table. I want to tell you something very exciting. Before dinner. what is IT? I've books a family trip for us all to go somewhere amazing this summer. where . amErica in the ever glades national park, with spending two nights in our miami city hotel first, and then we're going on a road trip. I've booked a motor home for ten days. IT sleeps all five of us, and IT has a kitchen, AT, V. A showers room. fantastic. I can't wait. We'll spend ten days touring the ever glades and eventually end up in disney world for two extra nights. This is the best day ever. 听下面一段对话，回答第十至第十三四个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Have you considered working on the villager's fishing boats? They're always looking for Young people. My dad was a Fisherman, so was my grandfather, and so was my great grandfather. I saw how they worked at c and decided that IT wasn't for me. The pay isn't great either. IT might not match an accountants pay. But the sense of achievement after a hard working day, is . accountants work hard to. And so the doctors, which is what i've always wanted to be, why shouldn't I train to . become one? You should, if treating patience is what you really want. But I just think fishing is a tradition in your family and is such a beautiful village. You should at least do IT as . a summer job fine, but only to earn some money before I go to the university. Have you considered working on the village's fishing boats? They're always looking for Young people. My dad was a Fisherman, so was my grandfather, and so was my great grandfather. I saw how they worked at sea and decided that IT wasn't for me. The pay isn't great either. IT might not match an accountant pay, but the sense of achievement after a hard working day . is accountants work hard to. And so the doctors, which is what i've always wanted to be, why shouldn't I train to . become one? You should, if treating patience is what you really want. But I just think fishing is a tradition in your family and is such a beautiful village. You should at least do IT as a . summer job fine, but only to earn some money before I go to the university. 听下面一段对话，回答第14至第17 4个小题。现在你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。Do you remember when we were Younger, mom and dad considered moving house? Yes, I remember IT well because I was worried about making new friends. I was just five years old. Well, I used to think dad was so strong that he would physically pick up our house and move IT somewhere else. It's funny how we thought of our parents as superheroes when we were children. I remember watching mom dancing when he cooked dinner. I used to consider her the world's . best sensor. SHE did have some good moves. and I thought dad should have been on T. V, because of the funny voices he had used when reading a spare time stories. I always love those stories. Hey, they'll be back in a minute. Let's get mum to dance and that to radio a story again. That sounds perfect. IT would be like experiencing our childhood moments again. exactly. And I believe theyll enjoy remembering those times too. Do you remember when we were Younger, mom and dad considered . moving house? Yes, I remember IT well because I was worried about making new friends. I was just five years old. Well, I used to think dad was so strong that he would physically pick up our house and move IT somewhere else. It's funny how we thought of our parents as superheroes when we reach children. I remember watching mom dancing when SHE code to dinner. I used to consider her the world's . best sensor. SHE did have some good moves. and I thought dad should have been on T. V, because of the funny voices he had used when reading a bedtime stories. I always love those stories. Hey, they'll be back in a minute. Let's get mum to dance and that to radio a story again. that sounds perfect. IT would be like experiencing our childhood moments again. exactly. And I believe theyll enjoy remembering those times too. 听下面一段独白，回答第18至第23个小题。现在你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。Calling all film lovers this fresh ous week, come over to the film club, stand and sign up for a year of creative fun. The film club has been running on campus for ten years, and joining IT is a fantastic way to enjoy the world of films. We take monthly trips to watch the latest films and meet every week to discuss what we like. But we don't limit ourselves to just talking about films. We make them too. Funded by the national film society, we have all sorts of equipment to make high quality movies. We have a great selection of cameras, lights and sound equipment. Never made a film before. That doesn't matter, because we have lots of people to guide you. One of our members, even one an award at last year's international film festival in france. So you'll be in good hands. And even if making films isn't really your thing, join anyway, it's a great way to make new friends. We look forward to seeing you. Calling all film lovers this fresh ous week, come over to the film club, stand and sign up for a year of creative fun. The film club has been running on campus for ten years, and joining IT is a fantastic way to enjoy the world of films. We take monthly trips to watch the latest films and meet every week to discuss what we like. But we don't limit ourselves to just talking about films. We make them too. Funded by the national film society, we have all sorts of equipment to make high quality movies. We have a great selection of cameras, lights and sound equipment. Never made a film before. That doesn't matter, because we have lots of people to guide you. One of our members, even one an award at last year's international film festival in france. So you'll be in good hands. And even if making films isn't really your thing, join anyway, it's a great way to make new friends. We look forward to seeing you. 第二节到此结束，现在你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。 龙岩市2023～2024学年第二学期期末高二教学质量检查 英语试题参考答案 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 1-5 ABCCA 6-10 BCABA 11-15 CBAAC 16-20 ABCBC 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 21-23 CCB 24-27 BADA 28-31 BDDA 32-35 ACAB 36-40 CDFBG 第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分） 第一节 完形填空 41-45 ABCDB 46-50 DDCAB 51-55 ACDBA 第二节 语法填空 56. foundation 57. what 58. which 59. recorded 60. Under 61. withdrew 62. active 63. remains 64. to encourage 65. areas 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 一、内容要点：1. 环境问题；2. 解决方案。 二、各档次的给分范围和要求 档次 描述 第五档 （13—15） 完全完成了试题规定的任务。 ——覆盖所有内容要点。 ——应用了较多的语法结构和词汇。 ——语法结构或词汇方面有些许错误，但为尽力使用较复杂结构或较高级词汇所致；具备较强的语言运用能力。 ——有效地使用了语句间的连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。完全达到了预期的写作目的。 第四档 （10—12） 完全完成了试题规定的任务。 ——虽漏掉1、2个次重点，但覆盖所有主要内容。 ——应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。 ——语法结构或词汇方面应用基本准确，些许错误主要是因尝试较复杂语法结构或词汇所致。 ——应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文结构紧凑。达到了预期的写作目的。 第三档 （7—9） 基本完成了试题规定的任务。 ——虽漏掉一些内容，但覆盖所有主要内容。 ——应用的语法结构和词汇能满足任务的要求。 ——有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，但不影响理解。 ——应用简单的语句间连接成分，使全文内容连贯。整体而言，基本达到了预期的写作目的。 第二档 （4—6） 未适当完成试题规定的任务。 ——漏掉或未描述清楚一些主要内容，写了一些无关内容。 ——语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。 ——有一些语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响了对写作内容的理解。 ——较少使用语句间的连接成分，内容缺乏连贯性。信息未能清楚地传达给读者。 第一档 （1—3） 未完成试题规定的任务。 ——明显漏掉主要内容，写了一些无关内容，原因可能是未理解试题要求。 ——语法结构单调，词汇项目有限。 ——较多语法结构或词汇方面的错误，影响对写作内容的理解。 ——缺乏语句间的连接成分，内容不连贯。信息未能传达给读者。 0 未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。 参考范文： With the growth of the economy and the population, air pollution, which is worsening our environment, has become an increasing concern around us. Measures are to be taken to cope with it. Initially, governments should make relevant laws to help clean the air; plus, enterprises should shoulder responsibility and create more green products; finally, individuals should be encouraged to raise their environmental protection awareness and to take actions like reducing the waste and the use of private transport to minimize carbon emissions. In conclusion, only if we make joint efforts can the air be purified effectively! (96 words) 第二节（满分25分） Halfway through this joyous song the miracle happened. Dorothy was singing with me, word for word in perfect tune! Excited, I played on and on without a break. Dorothy should have remembered the words of song after song far better than an average eight-year-old! What a memory! Just then, I heard someone sob. In the doorway stood Dorothy’s mother, tears streaming down cheeks, unable to do anything but hold out her arms to her child and give her a tight hug. (75words) From that moment on, life was different for Dorothy. Apart from singing, other changes took place in Dorothy. Her tensions disappeared along with the frustrations of a spirit bottled up; so did her wildness. I stayed with her for another month until she learned the alphabet. When I left, Dorothy was a calm, self-sufficient and cheerful girl. She had her extreme weakness, but also extremes of knowing and expressing that most of us never reached.Thankfully, my unsinkable heart brought the best out of her! (75words) 续写要点： 续写的评分从故事发展的合理性和上下文的连贯性，内容的丰富性，应用语言的丰富性和准确性等对考生的写作进行评价。要取得高分，还应该注意文章立意积极向上，语言上有一定的出彩之处。 续写思路： 思路一 第一段：重点描写Dorothy的奇迹般的转变 要点1：奇迹发生 （能跟唱一些歌词） 要点2：我的反应 次要点：母亲的感受 第二段： 要点1：其他转变（如学习，个性等） 次要点：我的继续帮助及Dorothy的优秀表现； 要点2：总结或我的感悟 说明：续写部分内容必须包括以上所列主要的要点，次要点是加分项；母亲的感受在第一段或第二段叙述均可。 一、评分原则 1.本题总分为25分，按五个档次进行评分。 2.评分时，主要从内容、语言表达和篇章结构三个方面考虑，具体为： （1）续写内容的质量、续写的完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。 （2）所使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。 （3）上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。 3.评分时，应先根据作答的整体情况确定其所属的档次，然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量，确定或调整档次，最后给分。 二、各档次给分范围和要求 第五档 创新了合理、丰富的内容，富有逻辑性，续写完整，与原文语境融洽度高； 使用了多样而且合适的词汇和语法结构，可能有一些错误，但完全不影响理解； 有效地使用了语句间的联结手段，全文结构清晰，意义连贯。 （21~25分） 第四档 创新了比较合理、丰富的内容，比较富有逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文语境融洽度比较高； 使用了比较多样而且合适的词汇和语法结构，可能有些许错误，但不影响意义的表达； 比较有效地使用了语句间的联结手段，结构比较清晰，意义比较连贯。 （16~20分） 第三档 创新了基本合理、丰富的内容，有一定的逻辑性，续写比较完整，与原文语境融洽度比较高； 使用了比较多样而且合适的词汇和语法结构，有一些许错误，但基本不影响意义的表达； 基本有效地使用了语句间的联结手段，结构基本清晰，意义连贯。 （11~15分）) 第二档 内容或逻辑有一些重大问题，续写不完整，与原文语境融洽度不高； 使用词汇和语法结构有一些错误，影响意义的表达； 语句间的联结手段结构不够清晰，意义不够连贯。 （6~10分） 第一档 未能创新合理、丰富的内容，逻辑性差，续写不完整，与原文语境融洽度很低； 未能合适的词汇和语法结构，有很多错误，影响理解； 未能使用语句间的联结手段，结构不清晰，意义不连贯。 （1~5分） 0分 未能传达给读者任何信息：内容太少，无法评判；写的内容均与所要求内容无关或所写内容无法看清。 听力录音稿 龙岩市2023-2024学年高二年级英语期末考试。 第一节 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。现在，你有5秒钟的时间来阅读第一小题的有关内容。 Text 1 M: I noticed you were driving a different car today. I didn’t know you had a second one. W: I don’t use it often. It’s bigger, so it’s better for long trips and vacations. (1) But for work or shopping, I usually prefer the smaller one. Text 2 M: Our community center is organizing a book fair to raise money for the children’s park. W: I saw the notice. All second-hand books will be sold for only $2. I’ll drop by on Saturday. Would you like to join me? M: Sure thing. (2) Text 3 M: Wow, your home is like a forest! W: Yeah, I really love my plant friends. They actually move, you know! I set up a camera to make a day-long video, and it looked like they were dancing! (3) Text 4 W: You seem tired. Haven’t you been sleeping well lately? M: No. I’ve been working late these past few days to prepare for a presentation. W: You should get at least seven hours of sleep every night. (4) It’s important to maintain your good health, especially during busy periods like this. Text 5 M: I’m really impressed with this story. The language is beautiful. It’s a significant improvement. W: What about my handwriting? Has that improved? M: Your handwriting has always been excellent, and your story ideas too. But the language has made everything much better! (5) 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。 Text 6 W: Hi, I need to replace my kitchen window. I’m afraid my son was using it as target practice with his football, and now there’s a great big hole in it. (6) M: That’s unfortunate, madam. Usually, we replace windows because they are getting old, or people want a new style. This is a first! W: Me too! When can you come by? M: All of our workers are busy this morning, but I can get someone round in the late afternoon. If you could provide the measurements and desired style, we can make this right by the end of the day. (7) W: Perfect! Thank you! (7) 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 Text 7 （第8题为推断题） M: Now everyone is sitting around the table. I want to tell you something very exciting before dinner. W: What is it? M: I’ve booked a family trip for us all to go somewhere amazing this summer. W: Where?! M: America! In the Everglades National Park! We’re spending two nights in a Miami City hotel first, and then we’re going on a road trip! I’ve booked a motorhome for 10 days. It sleeps all five of us, and it has a kitchen, a TV, a shower room… W: Fantastic! I can’t wait! M: We’ll spend 10 days touring the Everglades, (9) and eventually end up in Disney World — for two extra nights! W: This is the best day ever! 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 Text 8 （第13题为总结题） W: Have you considered working on the village’s fishing boats? (10) They’re always looking for young people. M: My dad was a fisherman, so was my grandfather, and so was my great-grandfather. I saw how they worked at sea and decided that it wasn’t for me. (10) The pay isn’t great either. W: It might not match an accountant’s pay, but the sense of achievement after a hard-working day is unmatched. M: Accountants work hard too — and so do doctors, which is what I’ve always wanted to be. (11) Why shouldn’t I train to become one? W: You should…if treating patients is what you really want. But I just think fishing is a tradition in your family, and it’s such a beautiful village. You should at least do it as a summer job. (12) M: Fine! But only to earn some money before I go to the university. (12) 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 Text 9 （第17题为推断题） M: Do you remember when we were younger, Mom and Dad considered moving house? (14) W: Yes, I remember it well because I was worried about making new friends. I was just five years old. (14) M: Well, I used to think Dad was so strong that he would physically pick up our house and move it somewhere else! W: Ha-ha! It’s funny how we thought of our parents as superheroes when we were children! I remember watching Mom dancing when she cooked dinner. I used to consider her the world’s best dancer! M: She did have some good moves! W: And I thought Dad should have been on TV because of the funny voices he had used when reading us bedtime stories! (15) M: I always loved those stories! Hey, they’ll be back in a minute. Let’s get Mom to dance and Dad to read you a story again! (16) W: That sounds perfect! (16) It will be like experiencing our childhood moments again. M: Exactly! And I believe they’ll enjoy remembering those times too. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。Text 10 (第20题为推断题) Calling all film lovers! This Freshers Week, come over to the Film Club stand and sign up for a year of creative fun! The Film Club has been running on campus for ten years, and joining it is a fantastic way to enjoy the world of films! We take monthly trips to watch the latest films and meet every week to discuss what we like. (18) But we don’t limit ourselves to just talking about films — we make them too! Funded by the National Film Society, we have all sorts of equipment to make high-quality movies. (19) We have a great selection of cameras, lights and sound equipment. Never made a film before? That doesn’t matter, because we have lots of people to guide you. One of our members even won an award at last year’s International Film Festival in France, so you’ll be in good hands! And even if making films isn’t really your thing…join anyway! It’s a great way to make new friends! We look forward to seeing you! 第二节到此结束。现在，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到客观题答题卡上。 停顿02′00″ 听力部分到此结束。 高二英语答案 第3页（共7页） 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 龙岩市2023-2024学年第二学期期末高二教学质量检查英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 满分：150分） 注意事项： 1. 答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考生号、县区和科类填写在答题卡和试卷规定的位置上。 2. 第I卷每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔将答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。 3. 第II卷必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分） 第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分） 听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。 1. What does the woman usually use the bigger car for? A. Holidays. B. Working. C. Shopping. 2. What will the speakers probably do on Saturday? A. Borrow books. B. Attend a book sale. C. Visit a children's park. 3. What is probably the woman's hobby? A. Dancing. B. Taking pictures. C. Growing house plants. 4. What does the woman suggest the man do? A. Prepare for the presentation. B. Work late into the night. C. Get enough sleep. 5. What has the woman greatly improved according to the man? A. Her use of words. B. Her handwriting. C. Her story ideas. 第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分） 听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。 6. Why does the woman want to replace the kitchen window? A. It's old. B. It's broken. C. It's out of style. 7. When will the new window probably be fitted and ready? A. By noon. B. By mid-afternoon. C. By evening. 听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。 8. Where does the conversation probably take place? A. At home. B. In a hotel. C. In a national park. 9. How long will the speakers stay in the Everglades? A. 2 days. B. 10 days. C. 14 days. 听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。 10. What does the man think of the job suggested by the woman? A. It doesn't fit him. B. It is dangerous. C. It is well-paid. 11. What does the man want to be? A. An accountant. B. A fisherman. C. A doctor. 12. Why does the man consider doing a summer job? A. To support the village tradition. B. To earn money for school. C. To pass the time. 13. What are the speakers mainly talking about? A. Working on fishing boats. B. Choosing a college major. C. Applying for a work-study program. 听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。 14. What made the woman worried about moving as a child? A. Making new friends. B. Leaving her parents. C. Packing up things. 15. What amazed the woman about her father? A. His dance movies. B. His cooking skills. C. His talent for voices. 16. What will the woman probably do tonight? A. Listen to a story. B. Ask her father to dance. C. Cook dinner for her parents. 17. What is the probable relationship between the speakers? A. Friends. B. Brother and sister. C. Father and daughter. 听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。 18. What does the Film Club do weekly? A. Select films. B. Watch new films. C. Talk about films. 19. Who funds the Film Club's film-making equipment? A. The Film Club members. B. The National Film Society. C. The International Film Festival's organizers. 20. Why does the speaker give the talk? A. To get film funding. B. To teach film-making techniques. C. To encourage new students to join a club. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分） 第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。 A Oxford Reads Kafka Monday 3 June 2024 6:00 - 7:30 pm About the event To mark the 100-year anniversary of Franz Kafka's death, join us at the Sheldonian Theatre on Monday 3 June for a collective public reading of Metamorphosis. Featuring readings from literary figures, civic leaders and University academics and students, come and reflect on the themes of Metamorphosis and celebrate the power of Kafka's voice today. Readers include: （文档中未提及具体读者，此处无内容） Professor Irene Tracey, Vice - Chancellor, Oxford University Lemn Sissay, author and broadcaster Ben Okri, author The full programme will be announced nearer the event. Tickets and booking information This event takes place in person at the Sheldonian Theatre. Once you have booked your place, the ticketing system will send you an automated confirmation. Students: £5 University staff: £7.50 General public: £10 Book now Alumni (校友) We have a limited number of discounted tickets available for Oxford alumni to book. Further information and booking are available on the alumni website. Friends of the Bodleian We have a limited number of discounted tickets available for friends to book. Please email fob@bodleian.ox.ac.uk for more information. Oxford Kafka 2024 This event is part of a programme of University - wide events and activities will celebrate the literary works and enduring global legacy of Franz Kafka. Click on the links for more. Related links Oxford Kafka 2024 Kafka: Making of an Icon Events and Exhibitions 21. What is the event aimed at? A. Reflecting on modern literature. B. Launching a public reading activity. C. Honoring the influential writer Franz Kafka. D. Celebrating the publication of Metamorphosis. 22. How much does an Oxford professor with two students pay for the admission? A. £27.5. B. £22.5. C. £17.5. D. £15. 23. Where is the text probably taken from? A. A book. B. A website. C. A magazine. D. A newspaper. B "I am even more excited about the speed of 7.9 km/s, and I look forward to experiencing weightlessness, the wonderful feeling of being able to 'fly' without wings." On April 24th, Shenzhou XVIII crew taikonaut Li Guangsu told the media reporters before heading to space on his first manned space mission. Li Guangsu was born in Peixian, Jiangsu Province, in 1987. "Ever since high school, I have been dreaming of becoming an air force pilot to soar through the blue skies and defend the motherland." After careful selection, he was admitted to the Aviation University of Air Force, joining the ranks of flight students. In September 2020, after layers of selection, he stood out from the many pilots who applied to become a member of China's third group of astronauts. According to the astronaut training program, the third group of astronauts has carried out 8 major categories and more than 100 training items. From physical to mental training, from endurance to professional knowledge enhancement, these are all necessary paths to becoming an astronaut. After various aspects of professional training, coupled with the integration training of the entire crew, Li Guangsu has become increasingly confident in carrying out the mission. "Our task involves protecting our entire space station as much as possible. As for the mission, one of our most important preparations is the weightlessness water tank training, as well as our extravehicular activities (EVA) training. We have conducted targeted training for installing the space station's protective panels, and the effects have been remarkable with quite harmonious cooperation." In response to the questions about his after-work activities, Li Guansu said, "In my spare time, I want to take a good look at the beautiful blue planet, see the splendid mountains and rivers of our motherland, find the places that have nurtured and trained me along the way, and also want to see for my lovely child if the stars in the sky actually twinkle." 24. How does Li Guangsu feel about his upcoming mission? A. He is nervous but willing to try. B. He is eager to carry out his space duty. C. He is proud of protecting the space station. D. He is concerned about the coming challenges. 25. What can best describe Li Guangsu? A. Ambitious and tough-minded. B. Positive and considerate. C. Determined and careful. D. Cooperative and creative. 26. Which part of the training program matters most? A. Space flying training. B. Space survival training. C. Panel-installing training. D. Weightlessness water tank training. 27. What can be a suitable title for the text? A. A Rising Astronaut B. A Flying Dream C. A Demanding Training D. A Grand Mission C Bright, artificial lights are overshadowing the night sky's natural light. Now, "Lights Out", an exhibition open through 2025 at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., is highlighting some of the consequences of a fading starry night - and how people can help restore it. Upon entering the exhibition, there is an instructive introduction to the exhibition. The timeline presents a brief history of human-made light, from fire-lit torches to today's LEDs and astronomy. Space scientists rely on visible and invisible light to understand celestial bodies. And their views of the universe have been increasingly hampered by artificial lights. Astronomers aren't the only scientists who have noticed the consequences. Biologists have observed light pollution's impact on plants and animals. Here, much of the evidence on display is visual. Photographs and samples demonstrate the variety of active creatures at night, while a glass case of preserved birds presents the upsetting consequences of light pollution. All these birds died from striking buildings in Washington, D.C., or Baltimore after being misled by the bright cityscape. Losing dark, starry nights also affect human cultures. Another exhibition area presents people's ancient and modern-day connections to the night sky through photographs, stories and cultural items. A short film describes the star cluster Messier 45, also known as the Pleiades, and explains the stars' origins according to tales from three cultures - the ancient Greeks, the Ainu in Japan and the Maori in New Zealand. But the exhibition isn't all dim. There are success stories of how people reduce light pollution, from France's outdoor lighting curfews to beach communities that have changed their lighting systems to avoid drawing hatching sea turtles away from the ocean. Visitors may be heartened to learn about simple but meaningful actions that they can take, such as aiming outdoor lights downward and using the dimmest settings. Overall, "Lights Out" creates a sense of hope and a desire to reconnect with the night sky. 28. What is the text mainly about? A. The evolution of artificial lights. B. An exhibition on light pollution. C. Mysteries about the universe. D. Facts about the starry night. 29. What does the underlined word "hampered" in paragraph 2 probably mean? A. Proved. B. Clarified. C. Broadened. D. Blocked. 30. What is seriously affected by the fading starry night? A. Lighting system. B. Human health. C. Visual arts. D. Natural ecosystems. 31. What does the exhibition inspire people to do? A. Do their part to reduce light pollution. B. Improve lighting systems to save energy. C. Protect ocean animals from harmful lights. D. Live a simpler and more eco-friendly life. D Feeling guilty for taking time to read when you have a to-do list as long as your arm? You're not alone. Many people struggle with the sensation of being too busy, which recent surveys reveal is a common state of existence. The Pew Research Center found that a majority of Americans, parents in particular, often multitask and feel too busy to enjoy life. The solution might seem straightforward: just do less. However, our schedules are often determined by the expectations of others, and the reasons for our overextended calendars can be complex. Understanding these reasons can help us find strategies to reduce stress and increase happiness. Research points to a "sweet spot" of busyness for well-being. Too little free time can be harmful, but so can too much, leading to dissatisfaction due to idleness. In 2021, a study by the University of Pennsylvania and UCLA found that the most suitable amount of free time in a day was 9.5 hours, which is significantly more than an average person has. Increasing free time is key to improving health and well-being. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that too many work hours have led to increased deaths from stroke and heart disease. Even if achieving 9.5 hours of free time isn't practical, aiming for more can benefit your health. One challenge is the fear of idleness, which can lead to over-scheduling. Monitoring your commitments can reveal if you're filling every gap with low-priority tasks. To fight this, create a list of appealing tasks without deadlines, such as brainstorming ideas, which can lead to a fulfilling "flow state". If you're still overwhelmed, try an efficiency expert's technique: list 20 tasks for the next day, prioritize them, then identify the top 10 based on enjoyment. Cross off the bottom 15; the top five become your to-do list. The expert's point was that the lower priority tasks are often things that, if not done, won't be missed in the successful completion of the higher priority ones. This approach doesn't mean avoiding important responsibilities, but it can help focus on what truly matters and reduce the stress of a messy schedule. By facing up to our tendencies and strategically managing our time, we can work toward a more balanced and happier life. 32. Why do people feel too busy? A. They tend to multitask. B. They lack daily plans. C. They have survival pressure. D. They work hard for recognition. 33. What do we know about over-scheduling? A. It results from fearing idleness. B. It will break daily routines. C. It causes serious health issues. D. It decreases productivity. 34. How does the author introduce the expert's approach to the problem? A. By giving an illustration. B. By analyzing the data. C. By making a comparison. D. By adding some quotes. 35. What's the author's attitude towards life schedule? A. Objective. B. Positive. C. Unconcerned. D. Worried. 第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分） 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。 Some people seem to dress effortlessly and always look happy, healthy and confident. 36 Fortunately, the secrets to their success are things that anyone can do, including you. Most likely, those people are following one, several, or all of the tips below. ·Dress for you and no one else The unfortunate truth is that you should consider what looks good and what doesn't, because you want to be confident in your outfit. 37 This doesn't mean you shouldn't be considerate when you dress yourself, but you should be consciously dressing to reflect the best of who you are. ·Think about what you wear Looking through magazines or on the Internet can help give you an idea of what kinds of clothes you would feel good about wearing. Feeling put together and professional can give you a big boost of confidence that you maybe wouldn't expect. 38 · 39 Don't hide behind who you think people want you to be, or who you think you have to be to be happy. If you dress in ways that reflect who you truly are, and don't worry about whether you don't look good enough, people will actually be impressed by and drawn to your self-confidence, and maybe even be inspired by you. ·Don't hurt yourself 40 If you are forced to dress uncomfortably no matter how you dress due to physical or health problems, you should engage in physical treatment and exercise regularly to overcome those difficulties and dress in a way that makes you feel good. A. Review your fashion choices. B. Show off your positive qualities. C. You may wonder how they manage it. D. But that confidence should be based on what makes you feel good. E. Once you do, you'll be more likely to have trust in what you choose to wear. F. It also provides opportunities for people to praise you and treat you respectfully. G. If you want to look good, you should first ensure you feel good in what you wear. 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。 Nalin Kamat was a 13-year-old Toronto teen. He was well on his way to becoming a 41 artist. He had already had his first show at a local arts center, 42 his series titled "Dispositions". Yet he wanted more - 43 to start showing his work in a juried exhibition, where a panel of art experts would evaluate and 44 pieces in a competitive 45 process. That's when he hit a 46, discovering in the last line of the application that the 47 age for submission was 18. That rejection became a catalyst for 48. "There was a void in the art world, and I thought it'd be really cool if I could afford the 49 to more young artists," says Nalin, now 15. With his parents' support, in January 2023, Nalin 50 Little EGG Gallery, a commercial studio 51 for underage artists. Now the gallery 52 a small hanging fee for any displayed work. In turn, Little EGG helps 53 young talent by showcasing their work. Later, a professor and artist David Griffin who came across the gallery said he was speaking with someone 54: "a strong young artist with a really excellent idea, which was to create a 55 for showing the local community the easy, natural genius of young people." 41. A. professional B. struggling C. gifted D. demanding 42. A. delivering B. displaying C. completing D. selling 43. A. obviously B. conditionally C. specifically D. merely 44. A. collect B. search C. perform D. select 45. A. training B. review C. adjustment D. investigating 46. A. target B. record C. point D. problem 47. A. certain B. awkward C. maximum D. minimum 48. A. growth B. complaint C. creation D. choice 49. A. opportunity B. suggestion C. task D. award 50. A. entered B. founded C. visited D. joined 51. A. especially B. normally C. formally D. mostly 52. A. raises B. pays C. charges D. reduces 53. A. guide B. educate C. persuade D. promote 54. A. hard-working B. special C. reliable D. sympathetic 55. A. space B. situation C. post D. column 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。 Trade and curiosity have often formed the 56 (found) of mankind's greatest achievements. Merchants and explorers from the East set sail from east to west many years before Columbus first did. In ancient times, silk from China found its way along 57 became known as the Silk Road. A trading route was extended along the coasts of the Indian Ocean, centered around Ceylon (now Sri Lanka). Here, merchants from China and many other places met to negotiate trade deals, 58 also led to more awareness of each other's cultures. Over the centuries, further trading allowed more exploration of the regions to the west of China, as 59 (record) in Du Huan's Record of My Travels in the eighth century. Later, the Ming Dynasty sent seven large fleets to sail west on voyages of trade and exploration. 60 the command of Zheng He, they set sail from the South China Sea across the Indian Ocean to the mouth of the Red Sea, and then to the east coast of Africa. Although China 61 (withdraw) from further expeditions after 1433, these land and sea routes remained 62 (act) channels between other cultures for centuries. To reach out across the sea 63 (remain) a strong desire today. The aim of the Belt and Road Initiative is 64 (encourage) cooperation and trade across the historic Silk Road 65 (area), and strengthen the bonds between China and the rest of the world. The need to trade and the desire to enhance relationships will drive China to reach out across the sea far into the future. 第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分） 第一节（满分15分） 假如你是李华，想参加你市举办的“我是生态环境英语讲解员”的选拔活动，请你用英语写一篇短文。内容包括： 1. 介绍某个环境问题； 2. 提出合理解决方案。 注意： 1. 写作词数应为80左右； 2. 可以适当增加细节，使行文连贯。 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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。 I was a special education teacher. A lady asked if I would consider a job with Dorothy, her eight-year-old daughter, a mentally retarded child. "She's never spoken a single word," the mother repeated. "The doctors say it's hopeless." However, in my experience, I had discovered that my attention must not go to the lacks but to the special strengths of such children. There was strength in each one of them, I was sure. And to bring it out is the only job of any teacher. Dorothy and I met the next weekend. I fell in love with this beautiful blue-eyed child at the first sight. And Dorothy only stared at me with inscrutable eyes.I told her mother I would try the job for a month. It was a hard one from the beginning. I understood the problem. I felt it most during our daily walk in Central Park, where Dorothy and I spent hours just walking. When the silence threatened to absorb us both, I sang. I started with the nursery rhymes from my own childhood. Dorothy seemed to like the songs, for her feet marched in time to the music and her head nodded rhythmically. We also brought painting tools to the park because once I was fascinated by some drawings in Dorothy's room, which certainly weren't "scribble". Then we sat on a park bench and drew. I drew the surrounding trees and Dorothy drew birds. Her drawing really fascinated me with the wings in flight, the movement for the neck and the self-important walk vividly presented on the paper. Another day, Dorothy sat on the piano bench beside me as I sang the songs I had sung in the park. I started off with one of the "Songs of the Silence." 注意： 1. 续写词数应为150左右； 2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。 Halfway through this joyous song the miracle happened. From that moment on, life was different for Dorothy. 第 1 页 共 11 页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$