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上南中学2024学年第二学期高二年级阶段性诊断练习二 英语学科 试卷 考试时间: 90分钟 满分: 100 分 第I卷 I. Listening Comprehension（16'） Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have hearo. 1. A. In two weeks. B. Within two weeks. C. Two weeks ago. D. For two weeks. 2. A. At a garage. B. In a parking lot. C. In a car showroom. D. At a car shop. 3. A. Sell the ice cream. B. Take a bite of the ice cream. C. Make a wish. D. Pass up the food. 4. Α. $5.00. B. $8.00. C. $3.00. D. $2.5. 5. A. She's unwilling to do it. B. She is afraid of donating blood. C. Donating blood is none of her business. D. She's ready to donate blood. 6. A. Sick. B. Quite well. C. Excited. D. Confused. 7. A. She has only one coat so she can't choose. B. She has a coat but she doesn't want to wear it. C. She hopes that the man can lend her one. D. She doesn't wear a coat since she hasn't one. 8. A. She's wondering how many hands she has. B. She doesn't want to help the man. C. She can't handle this suitcase by hand. D. She would help the man in hand. 9. A. She can't prevent her family members from missing her. B. She can't help her family because she is not strong enough. C. She misses her family because she doesn't do well in the new school. D. She misses her family because she doesn't get used to the school's life. 10. A. She was busy eating something delicious. B. Johnson was too busy to talk to someone. C. She didn't notice who Johnson was talking to. D. Johnson was meeting the new guests then. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Waste from animal. B. Agricultural chemicals. C. Industrial waste. D. Safe containers. 12. A. Undamaged metal cans. B. All the boxes of juice or milk. C. Leaking cans. D. Waterproof containers. 13. A. You should clean up the cans only. B. You should brush the cans and then put them in boiled water. C. You should place the cans in safe areas. D. You should make the cans clean and boil them thoroughly. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. A laboratory assistant. B. A chemistry teacher. C. A teacher of a laboratory. D. A professor in the hospital. 15. A. He can make up the class. B. He will be dropped from the class. C. He will be reported immediately. D. He will attend other classes. 16. A. It must be fastened tightly together. B. It should be cut right away. C. The students will be asked to leave the class. D. The students' parents will be called to school. I. Grammar and Vocabulary（20'） Section A（10`） Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. I was eighteen, summer fading, when my parents drove me to my university apartment. It was my first apartment._____1_____my parents were quietly stepping back from this moment became clear as I walked them solemnly back to their car, noticing my mother’s tear-filled eyes. I struggled to hold back my own. Such a strong woman was she_____2_____it was rare to see such a show of emotion. At the time, I was rather surprised. Being_____3_____(young) of five children, I thought that my parents were accustomed to_____4_____(let) go. But maybe it’s something that never gets any easier, no matter how many practice swings you get. As my parents drove off, I realized that they would return to an empty home, _____5_____ all of their children leaving to pursue dreams and lives of their own. Their nest, _____6_____had been full of love and joy for so long, was now empty. Relishing ( 憧憬) my new-found freedom, I concentrated on my college life. My parents did their best to give me space to learn and grow, _____7_____I neglected to call or visit. It was a time of “firsts,” and a taste of first “lasts.” I have recently been playing Travel Frog, a mobile game that has me emotionally_____8_____(influence). In the game you gather resources, send your frog on his adventures and your payoff is, *drum roll please*…postcards. That’s right, postcards. I thought it was a silly, overly-simplistic game at first, but then it started to bring back memories from long ago. While the game lacks the narrative detail or the interactivity of other games, you have a lesson_____9_____(learn) from your itinerant (四处奔波的) “Frog Son”. You do not control when he sets off on his adventures, nor can you be sure that your hard work will land you a coveted (梦寐以求的) postcard. This game, however, has emotionally affected many players. They______10______(remind) of their parents who restlessly await their return home, their familiar voices, their love. Parents sacrifice a large part of themselves for their children. It is a sacrifice that can only be paid back with love. 【答案】1. That 2. that 3. the youngest 4. letting 5. with 6. which 7. even if##even though 8. influenced 9. to learn 10. are reminded 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇记叙文。本文作者讲述了18岁初入大学，父母送自己去公寓后离开，自己当时因享受自由而疏于与父母联系。近期玩游戏《旅行青蛙》，由此联想到父母，意识到父母为孩子牺牲很多，应该用爱回报他们。 【1题详解】 考查主语从句。句意：当我郑重地陪父母走回他们的车时，我清楚地意识到父母正悄然从这一刻退场，我注意到母亲满是泪水的眼睛。分析句子结构可知，“____ my parents were quietly stepping back from this moment”为主语从句，该从句结构和意义完整，故用that引导，that在主语从句中只起连接作用，不充当任何成分。故填That。 【2题详解】 考查固定句型。句意：她是如此坚强的一个女人，以至于很少看到她如此表露情感。such…that…为固定句型，意为“如此……以至于……”，引导结果状语从句。故填that。 【3题详解】 考查形容词最高级。句意：作为五个孩子中最小的一个，我原以为父母已经习惯了放手。根据“of five children”可知，此处表示在五个孩子中进行比较，应用形容词最高级，且最高级前要加定冠词the。故填the youngest。 【4题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：作为五个孩子中最小的一个，我原以为父母已经习惯了放手。be accustomed to doing sth.为固定搭配，意为“习惯于做某事”，to为介词，后接动名词作宾语。故填letting。 【5题详解】 考查with复合结构。句意：当父母开车离开时，我意识到他们将回到一个空荡荡的家，因为他们所有的孩子都离开去追寻自己的梦想和生活。此处为“with +宾语+宾语补足语”的复合结构，在句中作状语，故填with。 【6题详解】 考查定语从句。句意：他们的家，长久以来充满爱与欢乐，现在却空了。此处为非限制性定语从句，先行词为Their nest，指物，在从句中作主语，所以用关系代词which引导。故填which。 【7题详解】 考查让步状语从句。句意：父母尽最大努力给我学习和成长的空间，即使我疏于打电话或看望他们。根据前后文逻辑关系可知，此处表示让步，意为“即使”，故用even if/though引导让步状语从句。故填even if/though。 【8题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：我最近在玩《旅行青蛙》，这是一款让我在情感上受到影响的手机游戏。“have +宾语+宾语补足语”结构中，宾语me与influence之间是被动关系，所以用过去分词influenced作宾语补足语。故填influenced。 【9题详解】 考查非谓语动词。句意：虽然这款游戏缺乏其他游戏那样的叙事细节或互动性，但你可以从四处奔波的“蛙儿子”身上学到一课。have sth. to do为固定结构，意为“有某事要做”，此处用动词不定式to learn作后置定语，修饰lesson，表示将要做的事情。故填to learn。 【10题详解】 考查动词语态和时态。句意：他们会想起那些不安地等待他们回家的父母，他们熟悉的声音，他们的爱。此处描述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语They与remind之间是被动关系，所以用一般现在时的被动语态，其结构为“am/is/are +过去分词”，主语They是复数，所以用are reminded。故填are reminded。 Section B（10`） Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need A. ground B. friction C. load D. collective E. massive F. preserving G. attach H. illustrating I. dimensions J. justify K. permanent Stolen History: The Battle to Bring China’s Treasures Home The illegal trade of Chinese cultural artifacts (文物) has grown into a worldwide issue, showing how challenging it is to protect historical treasures in our modern age. Recent reports reveal shocking truths-ancient bronze tools from the Shang Dynasty and delicately made Tang Dynasty pottery figures keep disappearing from Chinese museums and dig sites. Many later emerge in major overseas auction houses, selling for millions while China struggles to get them back. UNESCO estimates more than 10 million Chinese relics remain abroad, with fewer than 1 in 10 ever returning — a/an ____11____ loss of cultural heritage. Some foreign collectors try to ____12____ keeping these stolen items by saying they’re “safer” in their care. This claim has no ethical ____13____ because it ignores history — countless artifacts were stolen during foreign invasions between 1840-1949. To Chinese people, these relics aren’t just objects; we ____14____ our ____15____ memory to them. A simple jade necklace might represent a family’s history across generations, while a bronze bell could symbolize ancient rituals. Growing ____16____ complicates recovery efforts. Foreign museums often demand ownership papers that were never made for items stolen over a century ago. Meanwhile, Chinese experts carry the heavy ____17____ of tracking stolen goods through old records, international laws, and tough negotiations. The fight to recover the Old Summer Palace’s zodiac animal statues (十二生肖兽首雕像) took 12 years and involved three governments, perfectly ____18____ these challenges. This issue has multiple ____19____ — it’s about law, history, and national pride. While recent successes like the 2019 return of a stolen eighth-century Buddhist mural (佛教壁画) bring hope, much work remains. Global cooperation and stricter art trade rules are essential. Protecting cultural heritage isn’t just China’s responsibility — it’s about ____20____ humanity’s shared story for generations to come. 【答案】11. E 12. J 13. A 14. G 15. D 16. B 17. C 18. H 19. I 20. F 【解析】 【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要探讨了中国文物非法交易的问题，以及中国在追回流失文物过程中所面临的挑战和努力。 【11题详解】 考查形容词。句意：联合国教科文组织估计有超过1000万件中国文物仍留在国外，其中少于十分之一能够返回——这是一个巨大的文化遗产损失。空格处需要填入一个形容词来修饰名词“loss”，结合句意，只有十分之一的文物能够回国，这是一种巨大的损失。选项E“massive”意为“巨大的”，符合句意，故选E。 【12题详解】 考查动词。句意：一些外国收藏家试图为保留这些被盗物品进行辩解，声称它们在他们的照顾下“更安全”。try to do为固定搭配，设空处填动词原形，根据“keeping these stolen items by saying they’re “safer” in their care”可知，空格处需要填入一个动词来表示“为……进行辩解”。选项J“justify”意为“为……辩护；证明……正当”，符合句意，故选J。 【13题详解】 考查名词。句意：这种说法在道德上没有任何根据，因为它忽视了历史——无数文物在1840-1949年间的外国入侵中被盗。设空处填名词作宾语，“ground”意为“根据；理由”为名词，放在这里和ethical形成固定短语，意思是“道德依据”，符合句意，故选A。 【14题详解】 考查动词。句意：我们把集体记忆附着于它们。空格处需要填入一个动词作谓语，和后面的to形成固定短语。根据下文“A simple jade necklace might represent a family’s history across generations, while a bronze bell could symbolize ancient rituals.”可知，文物上承载着记忆和历史，此处指我们把记忆附加到文物上，选项G“attach”意为“附着；连接”为动词，attach sth. to…是“把……依附于……”，符合句意，故选G。 【15题详解】 考查形容词。句意：我们把集体记忆附着于它们。空格处需要填入一个形容词来修饰名词“memory”，结合下文“A simple jade necklace might represent a family’s history across generations, while a bronze bell could symbolize ancient rituals.”可知，文物代表集体文化遗产，文物承载了我们的集体回忆、历史。选项D“collective”意为“集体的”，符合句意，故选D。 【16题详解】 考查名词。句意：不断增加的摩擦使回收工作变得更加复杂。根据下文“Foreign museums often demand ownership papers that were never made for items stolen over a century ago. ”以及“The fight to recover the Old Summer Palace’s zodiac animal statues ( 十二生肖兽首雕像) took 12 years and involved three governments”文物追回工作面临诸多阻力和摩擦，空格处需要填入一个名词来表示“摩擦，阻力”，在句中充当主语。选项B“friction”意为“摩擦；冲突”为名词，符合句意，故选B。 【17题详解】 考查名词。句意：与此同时，中国专家肩负着追踪被盗物品的重任，他们要依靠旧档案资料、国际法律以及艰苦的谈判来完成这项工作。根据下文“of tracking stolen goods through old records, international laws, and tough negotiations”专家们承担着重任，选项C“load”意为“责任，重担”，为名词，符合句意，故选C。 【18题详解】 考查动词。句意：圆明园十二生肖兽首雕像的追回工作历时12年，涉及三个政府，完美地说明了这些挑战。追回十二生肖兽首的艰难工作充分说明了文物追回工作所面临的挑战，动词illustrate“说明；阐释”符合句意，用现在分词作状语。选项H“illustrating”意为“说明；阐释”，符合语境，故选H。 【19题详解】 考查名词。句意：这个问题有多个层面——它涉及法律、历史和民族自豪感。此空作宾语，根据“it’s about law, history, and national pride”可知，文物追讨工作涉及很多层面的问题，空格处需要填入一个名词来表示“层面；维度”，multiple提示名词用复数。选项I“dimensions”意为“层面；维度”，符合句意，故选I。 【20题详解】 考查动词。句意：保护文化遗产不仅仅是中国的责任，而是为了保存人类共同的故事，以便代代相传。根据后文“humanity’s shared story for generations to come”可知，此处指“保护人类共享的故事”，空格处需要填入一个动词来表示“保存；保护”，作about宾语，填动名词。选项F“preserving”意为“保存；保护”，符合句意，故选F。 III. Reading Comprehension（29`） Section A（15`） Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The growing volume of household waste bas become a pressing crisis in modern cities. Shanghai, as one of the world’s most populous metropolises, faces particular challenges in managing the 30,000 tons of domestic trash _____21_____ daily. However, through systematic classification and innovative solutions, the city is gradually building a/an _____22_____ model for sustainable waste management. The process begins with residents sorting waste into four _____23_____: recyclables, hazardous waste, wet waste(kitchen scraps), and dry waste. This crucial step, _____24_____ implemented in 2019, requires citizens to develop new habits. Ms. Li, a community volunteer, explains, “At first, many found the rules _____25_____, but now over 90% of households in our neighborhood _____26_____ separate their trash correctly.” After collection, specialized trucks transport different categories to corresponding facilities. Wet waste undergoes _____27_____treatment to produce biogas for electricity generation, _____28_____ dry waste is either incinerated for energy recovery or sent to landfills. Advanced technologies like AI-powered sorting robots and waste-to-energy plants have significantly _____29_____ recycling efficiency. The environmental impact is remarkable. Proper classification reduces landfill usage by 30% and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 45%. _____30_____, recycled materials such as plastics and paper conserve natural resources. “Our goal is to achieve zero waste-to-landfill by 2035,” says a municipal official. “This demands both technological _____31_____ and continuous public participation.” Students play a vital role in this campaign. Many schools have established “green clubs” to promote environmental awareness. Zhang Wei, a high school student, shares his experience: "We organize campus workshops and design apps to _____32_____ recycling knowledge. Small daily actions — like using reusable bags — collectively make a huge _____33_____.” While challenges remain, Shanghai’s progress demonstrates that urban waste management can be transformed through _____34_____ efforts. As the city continues to refine its strategies, it sets an _____35_____ example for sustainable development worldwide. 21. A. consumed B. generated C. imported D. recycled 22. A. temporary B. flexible C. efficient D. effective 23. A. categories B. zones C. levels D. means 24. A. temporarily B. approximately C. accidentally D. initially 25. A. straightforward B. sentimental C. confusing D. outdated 26. A. reluctantly B. consistently C. occasionally D. partially 27. A. chemical B. mechanical C. experimental D. biological 28. A. while B. unless C. because D. although 29. A. boosted B. measured C. restricted D. revealed 30. A. Nevertheless B. Consequently C. Meanwhile D. Similarly 31. A. innovations B. regulations C. investments D. traditions 32 A. simplify B. spread C. debate D. justify 33. A. prediction B. compromise C. difference D. profit 34. A. individual B. isolated C. commercial D. delayed 35. A. inspiring B. fancy C. relieving D. striking 【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. D 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. A 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了上海作为人口大都市，日均产生约3万吨生活垃圾，通过2019年起实施的四类垃圾分类，结合AI分拣机器人等技术提升回收效率，减少填埋和排放，学生也参与其中，正迈向2035年零填埋目标，为全球提供范例。 【21题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：上海作为世界上人口最密集的都市之一，每天产生的约3万吨生活垃圾管理问题尤为严峻。A. consumed消耗；B. generated产生；C. imported进口；D. recycled回收利用。根据上文“30,000 tons of domestic trash”此处指每天要产生约3万吨生活垃圾。故选B。 【22题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，通过系统的分类和创新的解决方案，这座城市正逐步建立起一套有效的可持续垃圾管理模式。A. temporary暂时的；B. flexible灵活的；C. efficient效率高的；D. effective有效的。根据上文“through systematic classification and innovative solutions”以及后文“The process begins with residents sorting waste into four”提到了垃圾分类，所以是这座城市正逐步建立起一套有效的可持续垃圾管理模式。故选D。 【23题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：这个过程始于居民将垃圾分四类：可回收物、有害垃圾、湿垃圾（厨余垃圾）和干垃圾。A. categories类别；B. zones区域；C. levels水平；D. means方式。根据后文“recyclables, hazardous waste, wet waste (kitchen scraps), and dry waste.”可知，垃圾被分为四个类别。故选A。 【24题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：这一关键步骤于2019年首次推行，要求民众养成新的习惯。A. temporarily暂时地；B. approximately大约；C. accidentally意外地；D. initially首先。根据后文“implemented in 2019”可知，垃圾分类2019年首次推行，故选D。 【25题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：句意：李女士是一位社区志愿者，她解释道：“起初，很多人觉得这些规定很令人困惑的。但现在，我们小区超过90%的家庭都能持续正确地进行垃圾分类了。”A. straightforward简单的；B. sentimental情感的；C. confusing令人困惑的；D. outdated过时的。根据后文“but now”中but表示转折，推测起初对此感到困惑，后来可以正确分类。故选C。 【26题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：李女士是一位社区志愿者，她解释道：“起初，很多人觉得这些规定很令人困惑的。但现在，我们小区超过90%的家庭都能持续正确地进行垃圾分类了。”A. reluctantly不情愿地；B. consistently始终；C. occasionally偶尔；D. partially不完全地。根据后文“separate their trash correctly”指超过90%的家庭都能持续正确地进行垃圾分类了。故选B。 【27题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：湿性废弃物会经过生物处理以产生用于发电的沼气，而干性废弃物则要么通过焚烧来回收能量，要么被送至垃圾填埋场。A. chemical化学的；B. mechanical机械的；C. experimental实验性的；D. biological生物的。根据后文“treatment to produce biogas for electricity generation”可知，沼气需要经过生物处理。故选D。 【28题详解】 考查连词词义辨析。句意：湿性废弃物会经过生物处理以产生用于发电沼气，而干性废弃物则要么通过焚烧来回收能量，要么被送至垃圾填埋场。A. while然而，当……时候；B. unless除非；C. because因为；D. although虽然。根据上文“Wet waste”以及后文“dry waste”可知为对比关系，用while。故选A。 【29题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：诸如人工智能驱动的分拣机器人和将废弃物转化为能源的工厂等先进技术，极大地提高了回收利用的效率。A. boosted促进，提高；B. measured测量；C. restricted限制；D. revealed揭示。根据后文“recycling efficiency”指先进技术提高了回收利用的效率。故选A。 【30题详解】 考查副词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，诸如塑料和纸张这类可回收材料能够节约自然资源。A. Nevertheless然而；B. Consequently因此；C. Meanwhile同时；D. Similarly类似。根据上文“The environmental impact is remarkable. Proper classification reduces landfill usage by 30% and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 45%.(其对环境的影响十分显著。合理分类可使垃圾填埋场的使用量减少 30%，同时还能降低 45%的温室气体排放量)”以及后文“recycled materials such as plastics and paper conserve natural resources.(诸如塑料和纸张之类的可回收材料能够节约自然资源)”可知，是在列举这一举措的好处：合理分类可使垃圾填埋场的使用量减少 30%，同时还能降低 45%的温室气体排放量，与此同时，诸如塑料和纸张这类可回收材料能够节约自然资源。故选C。 【31题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：“这既需要技术上的创新，也需要持续的公众参与。”A. innovations创新；B. regulations规则；C. investments投资；D. traditions传统。根据上文“Advanced technologies like AI-powered sorting robots and waste-to-energy plants”可知，指技术上的创新。故选A。 【32题详解】 考查动词词义辨析。句意：张伟，一名高中生，分享了他的经历：“我们组织校园研讨会，并设计应用程序来传播有关回收利用的知识。”A. simplify简化；B. spread传播；C. debate辩论；D. justify为……辩解。根据后文“recycling knowledge”可知，设计程序是为了传播回收利用的知识。故选B。 【33题详解】 考查名词词义辨析。句意：一些日常的小举动——比如使用可重复使用的袋子——加在一起会产生巨大的影响。A. prediction预测；B. compromise妥协；C. difference差异；D. profit利润。根据上文“Small daily actions — like using reusable bags — collectively make a huge”指小举动也可以产生巨大影响（make a huge difference）。故选C。 【34题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管仍存在一些挑战，但上海取得的进展表明，通过个人的努力，城市垃圾管理是可以得到改善的。A. individual个人的；B. isolated遥远的；C. commercial商业的；D. delayed推迟。根据上文“Small daily actions”以及垃圾分类的举措是为了让个人参与回收利用，所以是个人的努力推动城市垃圾管理。故选A。 【35题详解】 考查形容词词义辨析。句意：随着这座城市不断完善其策略，它为全球的可持续发展树立了一个极具示范意义的典范。A. inspiring鼓舞人心的；B. fancy时髦的；C. relieving救助的；D. striking惊人的。根据后文“example for sustainable development worldwide”指上海为全球的可持续发展树立了一个极具示范意义的典范。故选A。 Section B（6`） Directions: Read the following one passage. The passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. （A） From the essential museums to tick off your list to cool art spaces you never knew existed, here’s the essential guide to Singapore’s art galleries. Singapore’s culture scene is wildly underrated, more so than most would think. This is especially since it is home to some of the best museums and galleries in the region. This October, get out of your comfort zone and fill your free time getting reacquainted with Singapore’s art and culture scene. The Ones You Can’t Miss National Gallery Singapore Formerly the Supreme Court and City Hall, this giant of an art museum — it’s the largest of its kind in Singapore — focuses on Southeast Asian art from the 19th century up until today. And with several kid-friendly exhibits and installations, the little ones have lots to check out, too. Round off the day by having a cocktail at the museum’s rooftop bar Smoke & amp; Mirrors, which overlooks the Singapore skyline. National Museum of Singapore Previously known as Singapore History Museum, the National Museum of Singapore is the largest local museum. It comprises two main galleries: the Singapore History Gallery, which traces the history of Singapore from its beginnings in the 14th century to the present day, and the Singapore Living Galleries, which focus on four themes: food, fashion, film and photography. Check out the museum’s permanent exhibition, Story of the Forest, and experience the treasured collection of the National Museum brought to life through a spectacular digital presentation. Art Science Museum Fusing art and science, the 21 gallery spaces here have hosted some of the most famous exhibitions in the world. We’re talking about those that feature the sets, costumes and props from blockbuster films such as Titanic and the Harry Potter franchise. Its permanent exhibition, Future World, is a mind — bender: designed by Japanese arts collective team Lab, the show takes visitors on an interactive journey of lights, digital art and magic. Asian Civilisations Museum The Asian Civilisations Museum is the first in the region to represent an integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations. It boasts 11 galleries showcasing more than 1,300 artefacts from the civilisations of China, South Asia and West Asia. Don’t miss # SGFASHIONNOW, the museum’s first display of contemporary Singapore fashion in the context of Asia’s cultural heritage. 36. If Maria wants her children to be exposed to the art produced in Southeast Asia, they’d better go to_________ A. the National Gallery Singapore B. the National Museum of Singapore C. the ArtScience Museum D. the Asian Civilisations Museum 37. Which of the following statements is true? A. The National Museum of Singapore boasts 11 galleries showcasing more than 1,300 artefacts. B The ArtScience Museum promotes artistic experimentation in the mediums of print and paper. C. The National Gallery Singapore serves as a platform to showcase the rich history of Chinatown areas. D. The Asian Civilisations Museum presents pan-Asian cultures and civilisations from various aspects. 38. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Different Types of Museums in Singapore B. The History of Singapore’s Museums C. Essential Art and Culture Scene in Singapore D. The Best Museums to Visit in Singapore 【答案】36. A 37. D 38. D 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了新加坡一些博物馆的情况。 【36题详解】 细节理解题。根据National Gallery Singapore部分“Formerly the Supreme Court and City Hall, this giant of an art museum — it’s the largest of its kind in Singapore — focuses on Southeast Asian art from the 19th century up until today.(这里曾是最高法院和市政厅所在地，如今这座宏伟的艺术博物馆是新加坡同类博物馆中规模最大的，它主要展出19世纪至今的东南亚艺术品)”可知，如果玛丽亚希望她的孩子能够接触到东南亚创作的艺术作品，那他们最好去新加坡国家美术馆。故选A。 【37题详解】 细节理解题。根据最后一段“The Asian Civilisations Museum is the first in the region to represent an integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations.(亚洲文明博物馆是该地区首个全面展现泛亚洲文化与文明的博物馆)”可知，亚洲文明博物馆从多个方面展示了亚洲的各种文化与文明。故选D。 【38题详解】 主旨大意题。根据第一段“From the essential museums to tick off your list to cool art spaces you never knew existed, here’s the essential guide to Singapore’s art galleries.(从那些必须参观的博物馆，到那些你未曾知晓却极具魅力的艺术空间，以下便是新加坡艺术画廊的必备指南)”结合文章主要介绍了新加坡一些博物馆的情况可知，D选项“新加坡值得参观的最好博物馆”最符合文章标题。故选D。 Section C（8`） Directions: Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. （注意: 请将答案填入答题卡67-70题） What Really Matters in Life? We live in a world packed with material possessions and are encouraged to chase these things. _____39_____So we keep running. But what really matters here? We run after bigger television sets, newer smartphones, and better cars. We run after job promotions and luxurious holidays. We tend to think that more money in our bank accounts will translate into happier lives. _____40_____There are all examples of things that don’t matter in the end. The wise do not chase after materialistic items. More clothes, smarter gadgets, bigger cars, and luxurious houses can make our lives more convenient, but do these things bring us long-lasting happiness? They don’t. What really matters in life is happiness itself. Happiness comes from having a purpose in life, loving and accepting yourself and others, and maintaining good health. _____41_____ An adult development study by Harvard on the lives of more than 700 people was conducted for over 75 years. The participants were divided into two groups — one group with participants who finished college and the other with participants from poor neighborhoods. Their personal and professional lives were studied, as well as their health and relationships. While most people thought that money and fame made for a happier life, the research showed something different. _____42_____It’s not about having a big circle of friends or several relationships. It’s about having meaningful relationships. Quality over quantity. The clearest message that we get from this 75-year study is this: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. A. Without these, you will always end up feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. B. As a result, our needs never seem to stop growing. C. You need to nurture these relationships with the attention, love, and care that they deserve. D. Even worse, we take it all for granted and postpone it for later, while we prioritize our work. E. While offline and online shopping can bring us short-term satisfaction, it rarely matters in the long run. F. It was good relationships that had a more positive impact on life. 【答案】39. B 40. E 41. A 42. F 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章探讨生活中真正重要的事物，指出人们追逐物质却未获长久幸福，哈佛研究表明良好关系让人更幸福健康。 【39题详解】 根据上文“We live in a world packed with material possessions and are encouraged to chase these things.(我们生活在一个物质丰富的世界里，并且被鼓励去追求这些物质财富)”可知，前句提及“物质世界鼓励人们追逐”，本句承接上文，解释“持续追逐”的原因。故B选项“因此，我们的需求似乎永无止境地增长”符合语境，故选B。 【40题详解】 根据上文“We run after bigger television sets, newer smartphones, and better cars. We run after job promotions and luxurious holidays. We tend to think that more money in our bank accounts will translate into happier lives.(我们追求更大的电视屏幕、更新的智能手机以及更优质的汽车。我们追求升职机会和奢华的假期。我们往往认为银行账户里的钱越多，生活就会越幸福)”以及后文“There are all examples of things that don't matter in the end. The wise do not chase after materialistic items. More clothes, smarter gadgets, bigger cars, and luxurious houses can make our lives more convenient, but do these things bring us long-lasting happiness? They don’t.(有很多例子表明，有些东西最终并不重要。明智之人不会追逐那些物质性的东西。更多的衣物、更先进的设备、更大的汽车以及豪华的房屋确实能让我们的生活更加便利，但这些东西真的能给我们带来长久的幸福吗？答案是否定的)”可知，前文列举对物质的追求，本句总结物质追求的本质，与后文“最终无关紧要”呼应。故E选项“虽然线下和线上购物能给我们带来短期的满足感，但从长远来看，这其实并不重要”符合语境，故选E。 【41题详解】 根据上文“What really matters in life is happiness itself. Happiness comes from having a purpose in life, loving and accepting yourself and others, and maintaining good health.(在人生中，真正重要的其实是幸福本身。幸福源于在生活中有明确的目标、爱自己并接纳他人，以及保持良好的健康状态)”可知，前句阐述幸福的来源(目标、爱与健康)，本句承接上文，说明这些来源的重要性。故A选项“若没有这些，你终将感到毫无成就感和幸福感”符合语境，故选A。 【42题详解】 根据后文“It’s not about having a big circle of friends or several relationships. It’s about having meaningful relationships. Quality over quantity. The clearest message that we get from this 75-year study is this: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier.(这并非关乎拥有众多朋友或多段关系。而是关乎拥有有意义的关系。注重质量而非数量。从这项长达 75 年的研究中我们得到的最明确结论是：良好的关系能让我们更快乐、更健康)”可知，本句与后文“有意义的关系”及“质量优于数量”对应，说明人际关系的发现。故F选项“实际上，良好的人际关系对生活有着更积极的影响”符合语境，故选F。 第II卷 IV. Summary Writing（10`） 43. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Reasons Why There are Mirrors in Elevators (电梯) The elevator is a modern miracle. It’s a tiny space - a metal box that allows us to travel at high speed, often with a random group of strangers. Yet, though riding in an elevator is an everyday experience, it can still be a bit anxiety-provoking. It’s no accident that mirrors are found in most elevators. You might not realize it, but mirrors are a standard design element that serves multiple functions to help you psychologically manage your elevator ride. Many people feel claustrophobic (引起幽闭恐怖的) in a lift. It’s a confined space (密闭狭小的空间) with limited oxygen, and it can be challenging to see what’s going on outside as the elevator doors close and it starts moving. Look to the mirror if you feel your heart racing in a confined space like an elevator. A mirror in a lift can help relieve your anxiety by giving the sensation of more space, making it feel less crowded or narrow, and lessening the feeling of confinement. The mirror allows you to see what others are doing in the lift. For example, you can see your fellow passengers’ facial expressions and what their hands are doing. As a result, mirrors can discourage theft or unwanted touching. Mirrors can also prevent accidents. For example, if you are in a wheelchair or transporting a bulky object. It’s easy to become bored in an elevator, and mirrors are an excellent way to entertain yourself. You can fix your hair or check out the other occupants. Without a mirror, everyone would have to stare at the floor. Being distracted by the mirror gives an impression of less time being spent inside. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Summary: Mirrors are installed in the elevators for several reasons. One is that they help reduce claustrophobic people’s anxiety by making them feel less confined. Besides, they help prevent theft, accidents or unwanted touching by allowing people to see clearly the other passengers’ behaviour. Additionally, they enable people to entertain themselves, making them feel less time spent in the lift. 【解析】 【导语】这是一篇说明文。电梯里安装镜子有几个原因。一种是，它们通过让幽闭恐惧症患者感觉不那么受限制，从而帮助减轻他们的焦虑。此外，它们还能让人们清楚地看到其他乘客的行为，从而有助于防止盗窃、事故或不必要的触摸。此外，它们使人们能够自娱自乐，使他们觉得在电梯里花费的时间更少。 【详解】1.要点摘录 ①Reasons Why There are Mirrors in Elevators (电梯). ②Many people feel claustrophobic (引起幽闭恐怖的) in a lift. ③Look to the mirror if you feel your heart racing in a confined space like an elevator. A mirror in a lift can help relieve your anxiety by giving the sensation of more space, making it feel less crowded or narrow, and lessening the feeling of confinement.. ④The mirror allows you to see what others are doing in the lift. For example, you can see your fellow passengers’ facial expressions and what their hands are doing. As a result, mirrors can discourage theft or unwanted touching. Mirrors can also prevent accidents. For example, if you are in a wheelchair or transporting a bulky object. ⑤It’s easy to become bored in an elevator, and mirrors are an excellent way to entertain yourself. ⑥Being distracted by the mirror gives an impression of less time being spent inside. 2.缜密构思 将第一个要点进行总说，将第1进行总说；2和3；4；5和6四个要点进行分说。 3.遣词造句 Mirrors are installed in the elevators for several reasons. One is that they help reduce claustrophobic people’s anxiety by making them feel less confined. Besides, they help prevent theft, accidents or unwanted touching by allowing people to see clearly the other passengers’ behaviour. Additionally, they enable people to entertain themselves, making them feel less time spent in the lift. 【点睛】[高分句型1] One is that they help reduce claustrophobic people’s anxiety by making them feel less confined.（运用了that引导的表语从句） [高分句型2] Additionally, they enable people to entertain themselves, making them feel less time spent in the lift.（运用了现在分词作状语） V. Translation（3'+3'+4`） Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 44. 众所周知，中国制造的产品在国际市场上正享有越来越好的声誉。（It）（汉译英） ________________________________________________ 【答案】It is well-known that products made in China are enjoying an growing reputation in the international market. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定句型。表示“众所周知”句型为It is well-known that，it是形式主语，that引导主语从句；表示“中国制造的产品”翻译为products made in China，过去分词made作后置定语修饰名词products；表示“享有越来越好的声誉”为are enjoying an growing reputation，表示“在国际市场上”为 in the international market.。故翻译为It is well-known that products made in China are enjoying an growing reputation in the international market. 45. 即便人工智能正在引发各行各业的变革, 我们能否抵制对其的过度依赖仍有待进一步探索。（resist）（汉译英） ________________________________________________ 【答案】Even though artificial intelligence is triggering changes in all walks of life, it remains to be further explored whether we can resist excessive reliance on it. 【解析】 【详解】考查连词及时态。“即便”使用Even though来引导让步状语从句，表明前后句之间的转折让步关系。“正在引发各行各业的变革”，说明动作正在进行，需用现在进行时，“引发”对应的英文单词是trigger，其现在分词形式为triggering ，“各行各业”常见英文表达为all walks of life，所以“即便人工智能正在引发各行各业的变革”翻译为Even though artificial intelligence is triggering changes in all walks of life。 “我们能否抵制对其的过度依赖仍有待进一步探索”，这里用it remains to be further explored，其中it作形式主语，真正的主语是后面whether引导的主语从句，这种结构符合英语表达习惯，避免句子头重脚轻。“抵制”英文表达为resist，“过度的”是excessive，“依赖”用reliance on，“我们能否抵制对其的过度依赖”就译为whether we can resist excessive reliance on it。 故整句译为Even though artificial intelligence is triggering changes in all walks of life, it remains to be further explored whether we can resist excessive reliance on it. 46. 有些父母认为替孩子做决定是理所当然的，因为他们觉得孩子的能力远远不能让他们满意。(grant,far from) (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Some parents take it for granted to make decisions for their children because they feel that their children’s abilities are far from satisfactory to them. 【解析】 【详解】考查固定短语和固定句型。“有些父母”可翻译为some parents在句中作主语，“认为……是理所当然”可使用固定短语take it for granted to do sth.在句中作谓语，“孩子”可使用名词their children在句中作宾语。根据汉语提示可知，前后文为因果关系，因此可使用表示“因为”的连词because，“觉得”可翻译为feel，“孩子的能力远远不能让他们满意”可翻译为that引导的宾语从句，“孩子的能力”可翻译为their children’s abilities，“远远不能让人满意”可翻译为be far from satisfactory to。该句陈述一般事实，因此可使用一般现在时。故翻译为：Some parents take it for granted to make decisions for their children because they feel that their children's abilities are far from satisfactory to them.。 VI. Guided Writing（15`） 47. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假如你是明启中学的学生李华，你的英国好友Jim在你们学校网站上看到了你们前往农场参与学农（farming practice activities）的照片，对此很感兴趣，发来邮件询问。请你写一封回信，信件内容需包括： 1. 学农活动过程和内容； 2. 你参加学农活动的感受。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 【答案】Dear Jim, Glad to hear you’re interested in our farming practice activities! Last month, our class spent three days at Greenfield Farm, where we experienced real agricultural work. We started by learning to plant seedlings in the fields. The farmers taught us how to loosen the soil and space the plants properly, and we worked in groups under the sun — though my back ached afterward! We also fed sheep and collected eggs in the barn, which was messy but fun. The most unforgettable part was making organic fertilizer with fallen leaves — a smelly yet eye-opening process. What struck me most was how farming connects to everything we learn in class. Calculating seed amounts needed math, and observing crop growth tied to biology. More importantly, working the land made me respect farmers’ hard work deeply. Now, I never waste food! Hope you can join us next time! Best wishes, Li Hua 【解析】 【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一封回信，说明学农活动过程和内容以及你参加学农活动的感受。 【详解】1.词汇积累 高兴的：glad→delighted 难忘的：unforgettable→memorable 合适地：properly→appropriately 感兴趣：be interested in→take interest in 2.句式拓展 简单句变复合句 原句：The most unforgettable part was making organic fertilizer with fallen leaves — a smelly yet eye-opening process. 拓展句：The most unforgettable part was making organic fertilizer with fallen leaves, which was a smelly yet eye-opening process. 【点睛】【高分句型1】What struck me most was how farming connects to everything we learn in class.（运用了what引导主语从句） 【高分句型2】Last month, our class spent three days at Greenfield Farm, where we experienced real agricultural work.（运用了where引导非限制性定语从句） 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$ 上南中学2024学年第二学期高二年级阶段性诊断练习二 英语学科 试卷 考试时间: 90分钟 满分: 100 分 第I卷 I. Listening Comprehension（16'） Section A Directions: In Section A, you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers. At the end of each conversation, a question will be asked about what was said. The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once. After you hear a conversation and the question about it, read the four possible answers on your paper, and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have hearo. 1. A. In two weeks. B. Within two weeks. C. Two weeks ago. D. For two weeks. 2 A. At a garage. B. In a parking lot. C. In a car showroom. D. At a car shop. 3. A. Sell the ice cream. B. Take a bite of the ice cream. C. Make a wish. D. Pass up the food. 4. Α. $5.00. B. $8.00. C. $3.00. D. $2.5. 5. A. She's unwilling to do it. B. She is afraid of donating blood. C. Donating blood is none of her business. D. She's ready to donate blood. 6. A. Sick. B. Quite well. C. Excited. D. Confused. 7. A. She has only one coat so she can't choose. B. She has a coat but she doesn't want to wear it. C. She hopes that the man can lend her one. D. She doesn't wear a coat since she hasn't one. 8. A. She's wondering how many hands she has. B. She doesn't want to help the man. C. She can't handle this suitcase by hand. D. She would help the man in hand. 9. A. She can't prevent her family members from missing her. B. She can't help her family because she is not strong enough. C. She misses her family because she doesn't do well in the new school. D. She misses her family because she doesn't get used to the school's life. 10. A. She was busy eating something delicious. B. Johnson was too busy to talk to someone. C. She didn't notice who Johnson was talking to. D. Johnson was meeting the new guests then. Section B Directions: In Section B, you will hear two short passages, and you will be asked several questions on each of the passages and the conversation. The passages and the conversation will be read twice, but the questions will be spoken only once. When you hear a question, read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11. A. Waste from animal. B. Agricultural chemicals. C. Industrial waste. D. Safe containers. 12. A. Undamaged metal cans. B. All the boxes of juice or milk. C. Leaking cans. D. Waterproof containers. 13. A. You should clean up the cans only. B. You should brush the cans and then put them in boiled water. C. You should place the cans in safe areas. D. You should make the cans clean and boil them thoroughly. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14. A. A laboratory assistant. B. A chemistry teacher. C. A teacher of a laboratory. D. A professor in the hospital. 15. A. He can make up the class. B. He will be dropped from the class. C. He will be reported immediately. D. He will attend other classes. 16. A. It must be fastened tightly together. B. It should be cut right away. C. The students will be asked to leave the class. D. The students' parents will be called to school. I. Grammar and Vocabulary（20'） Section A（10`） Directions: After reading the passage below, fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct. For the blanks with a given word, fill in each blank with the proper form of the given word; for the other blanks, use one word that best fits each blank. I was eighteen, summer fading, when my parents drove me to my university apartment. It was my first apartment._____1_____my parents were quietly stepping back from this moment became clear as I walked them solemnly back to their car, noticing my mother’s tear-filled eyes. I struggled to hold back my own. Such a strong woman was she_____2_____it was rare to see such a show of emotion. At the time, I was rather surprised. Being_____3_____(young) of five children, I thought that my parents were accustomed to_____4_____(let) go. But maybe it’s something that never gets any easier, no matter how many practice swings you get. As my parents drove off, I realized that they would return to an empty home, _____5_____ all of their children leaving to pursue dreams and lives of their own. Their nest, _____6_____had been full of love and joy for so long, was now empty. Relishing ( 憧憬) my new-found freedom, I concentrated on my college life. My parents did their best to give me space to learn and grow, _____7_____I neglected to call or visit. It was a time of “firsts,” and a taste of first “lasts.” I have recently been playing Travel Frog, a mobile game that has me emotionally_____8_____(influence). In the game you gather resources, send your frog on his adventures and your payoff is, *drum roll please*…postcards. That’s right, postcards. I thought it was a silly, overly-simplistic game at first, but then it started to bring back memories from long ago. While the game lacks the narrative detail or the interactivity of other games, you have a lesson_____9_____(learn) from your itinerant (四处奔波的) “Frog Son”. You do not control when he sets off on his adventures, nor can you be sure that your hard work will land you a coveted (梦寐以求的) postcard. This game, however, has emotionally affected many players. They______10______(remind) of their parents who restlessly await their return home, their familiar voices, their love. Parents sacrifice a large part of themselves for their children. It is a sacrifice that can only be paid back with love. Section B（10`） Directions: Complete the following passage by using the words in the box. Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need A. ground B. friction C. load D. collective E. massive F. preserving G. attach H. illustrating I. dimensions J. justify K. permanent Stolen History: The Battle to Bring China’s Treasures Home The illegal trade of Chinese cultural artifacts (文物) has grown into a worldwide issue, showing how challenging it is to protect historical treasures in our modern age. Recent reports reveal shocking truths-ancient bronze tools from the Shang Dynasty and delicately made Tang Dynasty pottery figures keep disappearing from Chinese museums and dig sites. Many later emerge in major overseas auction houses, selling for millions while China struggles to get them back. UNESCO estimates more than 10 million Chinese relics remain abroad, with fewer than 1 in 10 ever returning — a/an ____11____ loss of cultural heritage. Some foreign collectors try to ____12____ keeping these stolen items by saying they’re “safer” in their care. This claim has no ethical ____13____ because it ignores history — countless artifacts were stolen during foreign invasions between 1840-1949. To Chinese people, these relics aren’t just objects; we ____14____ our ____15____ memory to them. A simple jade necklace might represent a family’s history across generations, while a bronze bell could symbolize ancient rituals. Growing ____16____ complicates recovery efforts. Foreign museums often demand ownership papers that were never made for items stolen over a century ago. Meanwhile, Chinese experts carry the heavy ____17____ of tracking stolen goods through old records, international laws, and tough negotiations. The fight to recover the Old Summer Palace’s zodiac animal statues (十二生肖兽首雕像) took 12 years and involved three governments, perfectly ____18____ these challenges. This issue has multiple ____19____ — it’s about law, history, and national pride. While recent successes like the 2019 return of a stolen eighth-century Buddhist mural (佛教壁画) bring hope, much work remains. Global cooperation and stricter art trade rules are essential. Protecting cultural heritage isn’t just China’s responsibility — it’s about ____20____ humanity’s shared story for generations to come. III. Reading Comprehension（29`） Section A（15`） Directions: For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A, B, C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. The growing volume of household waste bas become a pressing crisis in modern cities. Shanghai, as one of the world’s most populous metropolises, faces particular challenges in managing the 30,000 tons of domestic trash _____21_____ daily. However, through systematic classification and innovative solutions, the city is gradually building a/an _____22_____ model for sustainable waste management. The process begins with residents sorting waste into four _____23_____: recyclables, hazardous waste, wet waste(kitchen scraps), and dry waste. This crucial step, _____24_____ implemented in 2019, requires citizens to develop new habits. Ms. Li, a community volunteer, explains, “At first, many found the rules _____25_____, but now over 90% of households in our neighborhood _____26_____ separate their trash correctly.” After collection, specialized trucks transport different categories to corresponding facilities. Wet waste undergoes _____27_____treatment to produce biogas for electricity generation, _____28_____ dry waste is either incinerated for energy recovery or sent to landfills. Advanced technologies like AI-powered sorting robots and waste-to-energy plants have significantly _____29_____ recycling efficiency. The environmental impact is remarkable. Proper classification reduces landfill usage by 30% and decreases greenhouse gas emissions by 45%. _____30_____, recycled materials such as plastics and paper conserve natural resources. “Our goal is to achieve zero waste-to-landfill by 2035,” says a municipal official. “This demands both technological _____31_____ and continuous public participation.” Students play a vital role in this campaign. Many schools have established “green clubs” to promote environmental awareness. Zhang Wei, a high school student, shares his experience: "We organize campus workshops and design apps to _____32_____ recycling knowledge. Small daily actions — like using reusable bags — collectively make a huge _____33_____.” While challenges remain, Shanghai’s progress demonstrates that urban waste management can be transformed through _____34_____ efforts. As the city continues to refine its strategies, it sets an _____35_____ example for sustainable development worldwide. 21. A. consumed B. generated C. imported D. recycled 22. A. temporary B. flexible C. efficient D. effective 23. A. categories B. zones C. levels D. means 24. A. temporarily B. approximately C. accidentally D. initially 25. A. straightforward B. sentimental C. confusing D. outdated 26. A. reluctantly B. consistently C. occasionally D. partially 27. A. chemical B. mechanical C. experimental D. biological 28. A. while B. unless C. because D. although 29. A. boosted B. measured C. restricted D. revealed 30. A. Nevertheless B. Consequently C. Meanwhile D. Similarly 31 A. innovations B. regulations C. investments D. traditions 32. A. simplify B. spread C. debate D. justify 33. A. prediction B. compromise C. difference D. profit 34. A. individual B. isolated C. commercial D. delayed 35. A. inspiring B. fancy C. relieving D. striking Section B（6`） Directions: Read the following one passage. The passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices marked A, B, C and D. Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. （A） From the essential museums to tick off your list to cool art spaces you never knew existed, here’s the essential guide to Singapore’s art galleries. Singapore’s culture scene is wildly underrated, more so than most would think. This is especially since it is home to some of the best museums and galleries in the region. This October, get out of your comfort zone and fill your free time getting reacquainted with Singapore’s art and culture scene. The Ones You Can’t Miss National Gallery Singapore Formerly the Supreme Court and City Hall this giant of an art museum — it’s the largest of its kind in Singapore — focuses on Southeast Asian art from the 19th century up until today. And with several kid-friendly exhibits and installations, the little ones have lots to check out, too. Round off the day by having a cocktail at the museum’s rooftop bar Smoke & amp; Mirrors, which overlooks the Singapore skyline. National Museum of Singapore Previously known as Singapore History Museum, the National Museum of Singapore is the largest local museum. It comprises two main galleries: the Singapore History Gallery, which traces the history of Singapore from its beginnings in the 14th century to the present day, and the Singapore Living Galleries, which focus on four themes: food, fashion, film and photography. Check out the museum’s permanent exhibition, Story of the Forest, and experience the treasured collection of the National Museum brought to life through a spectacular digital presentation. Art Science Museum Fusing art and science, the 21 gallery spaces here have hosted some of the most famous exhibitions in the world. We’re talking about those that feature the sets, costumes and props from blockbuster films such as Titanic and the Harry Potter franchise. Its permanent exhibition, Future World, is a mind — bender: designed by Japanese arts collective team Lab, the show takes visitors on an interactive journey of lights, digital art and magic. Asian Civilisations Museum The Asian Civilisations Museum is the first in the region to represent an integrated perspective of pan-Asian cultures and civilisations. It boasts 11 galleries showcasing more than 1,300 artefacts from the civilisations of China, South Asia and West Asia. Don’t miss # SGFASHIONNOW, the museum’s first display of contemporary Singapore fashion in the context of Asia’s cultural heritage. 36. If Maria wants her children to be exposed to the art produced in Southeast Asia, they’d better go to_________ A. the National Gallery Singapore B. the National Museum of Singapore C. the ArtScience Museum D. the Asian Civilisations Museum 37 Which of the following statements is true? A. The National Museum of Singapore boasts 11 galleries showcasing more than 1,300 artefacts. B. The ArtScience Museum promotes artistic experimentation in the mediums of print and paper. C. The National Gallery Singapore serves as a platform to showcase the rich history of Chinatown areas. D The Asian Civilisations Museum presents pan-Asian cultures and civilisations from various aspects. 38. Which of the following is the best title of the passage? A. Different Types of Museums in Singapore B. The History of Singapore’s Museums C. Essential Art and Culture Scene in Singapore D. The Best Museums to Visit in Singapore Section C（8`） Directions: Read the following passage and fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box. Each sentence can be used only once. Note that there are two more sentences than you need. （注意: 请将答案填入答题卡67-70题） What Really Matters in Life? We live in a world packed with material possessions and are encouraged to chase these things. _____39_____So we keep running. But what really matters here? We run after bigger television sets, newer smartphones, and better cars. We run after job promotions and luxurious holidays. We tend to think that more money in our bank accounts will translate into happier lives. _____40_____There are all examples of things that don’t matter in the end. The wise do not chase after materialistic items. More clothes, smarter gadgets, bigger cars, and luxurious houses can make our lives more convenient, but do these things bring us long-lasting happiness? They don’t. What really matters in life is happiness itself. Happiness comes from having a purpose in life, loving and accepting yourself and others, and maintaining good health. _____41_____ An adult development study by Harvard on the lives of more than 700 people was conducted for over 75 years. The participants were divided into two groups — one group with participants who finished college and the other with participants from poor neighborhoods. Their personal and professional lives were studied, as well as their health and relationships. While most people thought that money and fame made for a happier life, the research showed something different. _____42_____It’s not about having a big circle of friends or several relationships. It’s about having meaningful relationships. Quality over quantity. The clearest message that we get from this 75-year study is this: Good relationships keep us happier and healthier. A. Without these, you will always end up feeling unfulfilled and unhappy. B. As a result, our needs never seem to stop growing. C. You need to nurture these relationships with the attention, love, and care that they deserve. D. Even worse, we take it all for granted and postpone it for later, while we prioritize our work. E. While offline and online shopping can bring us short-term satisfaction, it rarely matters in the long run. F. It was good relationships that had a more positive impact on life. 第II卷 IV. Summary Writing（10`） 43. Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize the main idea and the main point(s) of the passage in no more than 60 words. Use your own words as far as possible. Reasons Why There are Mirrors in Elevators (电梯) The elevator is a modern miracle. It’s a tiny space - a metal box that allows us to travel at high speed, often with a random group of strangers. Yet, though riding in an elevator is an everyday experience, it can still be a bit anxiety-provoking. It’s no accident that mirrors are found in most elevators. You might not realize it, but mirrors are a standard design element that serves multiple functions to help you psychologically manage your elevator ride. Many people feel claustrophobic (引起幽闭恐怖的) in a lift. It’s a confined space (密闭狭小的空间) with limited oxygen, and it can be challenging to see what’s going on outside as the elevator doors close and it starts moving. Look to the mirror if you feel your heart racing in a confined space like an elevator. A mirror in a lift can help relieve your anxiety by giving the sensation of more space, making it feel less crowded or narrow, and lessening the feeling of confinement. The mirror allows you to see what others are doing in the lift. For example, you can see your fellow passengers’ facial expressions and what their hands are doing. As a result, mirrors can discourage theft or unwanted touching. Mirrors can also prevent accidents. For example, if you are in a wheelchair or transporting a bulky object. It’s easy to become bored in an elevator, and mirrors are an excellent way to entertain yourself. You can fix your hair or check out the other occupants. Without a mirror, everyone would have to stare at the floor. Being distracted by the mirror gives an impression of less time being spent inside. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ V. Translation（3'+3'+4`） Directions: Translate the following sentences into English, using the words given in the brackets. 44. 众所周知，中国制造的产品在国际市场上正享有越来越好的声誉。（It）（汉译英） ________________________________________________ 45. 即便人工智能正在引发各行各业的变革, 我们能否抵制对其的过度依赖仍有待进一步探索。（resist）（汉译英） ________________________________________________ 46. 有些父母认为替孩子做决定是理所当然的，因为他们觉得孩子的能力远远不能让他们满意。(grant,far from) (汉译英) __________________________________________________________________________________ VI. Guided Writing（15`） 47. Directions: Write an English composition in 120-150 words according to the instructions given below in Chinese. 假如你是明启中学的学生李华，你的英国好友Jim在你们学校网站上看到了你们前往农场参与学农（farming practice activities）的照片，对此很感兴趣，发来邮件询问。请你写一封回信，信件内容需包括： 1. 学农活动过程和内容； 2. 你参加学农活动的感受。 ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 第1页/共1页 学科网（北京）股份有限公司 $$