2021-2022学年重庆市育才中学校高二上学期期中英语试题本试卷为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
注意事项：1. 答卷前，请考生务必把自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
1. What did the woman first do this afternoon
A. She took a short sleep.
B. She took a walk.
C. She did some shopping.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a school.
B. In a science lab.
C. In a bank.
3. How does the woman feel
A. Sad. B. Afraid. C. Sick.
4. Why does the man want to run more
A. To be healthier.
B To be close to nature.
C. To race across the country.
5. How will the woman probably get to the airport
A By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi.
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. Which animals does the man like the most
A. Tigers. B. Giraffes. C. Monkeys.
7. How much did they pay to get in today
A. $10. B. $9. C. $6.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What were the days like in Australia in July
A. Nice and hot.
B. Rainy and cold.
C. Bright and sunny.
9. Where did the man start his trip
A. In Melbourne. B. In Sydney. C. In Perth.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where did the woman stay during her holiday
A. In a hotel.
B. In the mountains.
C. At a farmer’s house.
11. What was the weather like in the country
A. Fine. B. Rainy. C. Windy.
12. What time did the woman get home this morning
A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 9:00.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How do the speakers know each other
A. They’re co-workers.
B. They’re neighbors.
C. They’re brother and sister.
14. What type of animal is Penny
A. A cat. B. A dog. C. A bird.
15. How is the man getting to New York
A. By train. B. By car. C. By airplane.
16. Where do the speakers live
A. In Florida.
B. In New York.
C. In Pennsylvania.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When will the Motor Show end
A. On July 15th. B. On July 18th. C. On July 22nd.
18. What problem did the Motor Show have last year
A. No new cars at the show.
B. No chances to drive a car.
C. Not enough space for parking.
19. What is designed for women drivers
A. A sports car.
B. An electric car.
C. A sun-powered car.
20. What is the price of a family ticket
A Six pounds.
B. Twelve pounds.
C. Thirty pounds.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
National Lighthouse Day is a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe. Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe.
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, Australia
The Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline. Today, it’s a tourist attraction as well as a beautiful place to watch the sunrise. Within walking distance is the Watermark, a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.
Lighthouse of Chania, Crete, Greece
The Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the 16th century. Tourists can take a walk along its long pier (码头) during the sunset. Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890, which offers beautiful views of the bay.
Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida, USA
The Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. Tourists can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the Kimpton.
Lighthouse Hotel, with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California, USA
The Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in 1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region’s dangerous coastline. Today the lighthouse keepers have been turned it into a hostel, making it a great home base to explore the outdoors, spot whales and watch the stars.
1. Of the following lighthouses, which is the newest
A. Cape Byron Lighthouse.
B. Lighthouse of Chania.
C. Key West Lighthouse.
D. Pigeon Point Lighthouse.
2. What’s the purpose of celebrating National Lighthouse Day
A. To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers.
B. To instruct how to guide ships into harbor.
C. To stress the importance of light.
D. To honor lighthouses and their keepers.
3. Where is this article possibly from
A. A guidebook for parents.
B. Education section of a newspaper.
C. A student’s diary.
D. A travel magazine.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇应用文，主要向读者推荐了全球几座值得参观的灯塔及周边。
1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline.”（澳大利亚拜伦湾的拜伦角灯塔建于20世纪初，旨在保护澳大利亚的海岸线）；文章第三段“The Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the 16th century.”（克里特岛的查尼亚灯塔是世界上现存最古老的灯塔之一，可以追溯到16世纪）；文章第四段“The Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. ”（西礁岛灯塔建于1825年，用来帮助引导进入港口的船只）以及第六段“The Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in 1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region’s dangerous coastline. ”（加州Pescadero鸽子点灯塔建于1871年,以帮助船只导航该地区危险的海岸线）经分析比较可知拜伦角灯塔是最新的灯塔。故选A。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“National Lighthouse Day is a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers,”（国家灯塔日是为了纪念那些指引我们回家的灯塔，以及灯塔及其看守人的历史重要性）可知，庆祝国家灯塔日的目的是为了纪念灯塔和灯塔看守人。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe.”（看看这些遍布全球的奇妙灯塔吧）以及下文向读者推荐了全球几座值得参观的灯塔，推知这篇文章可能来自旅游杂志。故选D。
B
“Easy come, easy go” as the old saying goes. It’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Stanley said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.
Stanley spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Stanley said.
He discussed life aboard the Space Station, including spending time with Russian astronauts. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.
Though life there was not easy, Stanley never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.
“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Stanley said in the end.
4. Based on Stanley’s experience, which is his major occupation
A. A speaker. B. A spaceman.
C. A firefighter. D. A scientist.
5. What may benefit Stanley most when he lived with Russian astronauts
A. He developed good relationships with others.
B. He picked up different cultures.
C. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.
D. He won some awards through teamwork.
6. Which of the following can best describe Stanley
A. Determined. B. Aggressive.
C. Gifted. D. Disgusting.
7. What does the author intend to tell us from Stanley’s story
A. Nurture passes nature.
B. Life is not all roses.
C. Difficult things are demanding but rewarding.
D. Have a vision in order to win.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. A 7. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章作者通过斯坦利的故事中告诉我们：困难的事情要求很高，但很有回报。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.(他的职业生涯包括担任过美国国家航空航天局宇航员、美国海军上尉、战斗机飞行员和工程师。)”和第二段“Stanley spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS).(斯坦利在北阿拉巴马大学发表演讲，分享了他在国际空间站(ISS)度过一年的经历。)”可知，根据斯坦利的经历，宇航员是他的主要职业。故选B。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“He discussed life aboard the Space Station, including spending time with Russian astronauts. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life. (他讨论了空间站上的生活，包括与俄罗斯宇航员相处的时间。他和飞船上的每一个人都相处得很好，因为他们住在一起，一起工作，不得不互相依赖。他认为这是他一生中最有意义的事情之一。)” 可知，当斯坦利和俄罗斯宇航员生活在一起时，他与他人建立了良好的关系，这对他最有好处。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination. (他还谈到了自己的成长经历，承认自己并非总是最优秀的学生，但通过努力和决心，他克服了这一点。)” 和第五段““Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Stanley said in the end.( “永远不要放弃或降低你的梦想。如果你为之努力，一切皆有可能。如果你连试都不试，成功的机会是零。当你努力之后成功了，你会发现它真的很值得。”斯坦利最后说。)”可推断，斯坦利是意志坚定的。故选A。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段““Easy come, easy go” as the old saying goes. It’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. (俗话说得好：“来得容易，去得快。”做容易的事很容易，但它们不会带来做困难的事所带来的挑战和回报。)” 及全文可知，作者想从斯坦利的故事中告诉我们：困难的事情要求很高，但很有回报。故选C。
C
Washington D.C. serves as the capital of the United States. The name, District of Columbia honors Christopher Columbus, and the city’s better-known name of Washington, honors the first president. However, it once again ranked first in terms of dangerous driving. The probability of a traffic accident in Washington residents is 109.3% higher than the national average.
As a result, Washington D.C. is working to identify drivers with a history of breaking traffic rules, such as speeding and illegal parking, to send pointed message to warn them seriously of their risks of getting into a deadly crash.
City officials say they hope the pointed messages will deter dangerous road behaviors. “ Some drivers are putting others at serious risk with speeding and red-light running and we hope that this creative approach can gradually reduce serious injury and crashes.” said Jeff Melley, director of the city’s Department of Transportation.
Researchers have studied the relationship between repeated traffic offenders and serious crashes, with some data suggesting a strong connection between the two. That means, drivers with multiple dangerous road behaviors are more likely to be involved in crashes. A team from The Lab led by researchers from the MIT will create a campaign. “We will evaluate whether high-risk drivers who receive these messages have fewer dangerous road behaviors, compared to the group of high-risk drivers who do not receive the messages.”
City officials said the purpose of these pointed messages is to educate the high-risk drivers. Jeff said, “there is no punishment or fine attached to the message and the campaign is to use data to directly communicate with individual drivers.” So some questioned whether the message will work. Anyway, efficient measures begin with creative tryouts.
8. What do we know about the approach to sending pointed messages
A. It may put the drivers at serious risk of crashing.
B. It can punish drivers with records of traffic accidents.
C. It will completely reduce serious injury and deadly crashes.
D. It is the newest attempt with the aim of reducing serious traffic accidents.
9. What does the underlined word “deter” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Prevent. B. Increase.
C. Encourage. D. Discover.
10. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A. Traffic offenders always cause serious accidents.
B. New drivers bear less blame for serious collisions.
C. Repeated traffic offenders are more likely to cause serious accidents.
D. Traffic offenders should not spend too much time on the road.
11. How do the team from The Lab know whether the approach works
A. By sending messages to the drivers.
B. By comparing the impact of the approach on two groups.
C. By predicting the possibility of a driver’s involvement in a crash.
D. By checking the response of the receivers who get the messages.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了为了减少严重的交通事故，华盛顿特区采取了发送有针对性的信息的方法；他们希望这些有针对性的信息能够阻止危险的道路行为。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“As a result, Washington D.C. is working to identify drivers with a history of breaking traffic rules, such as speeding and illegal parking, to send pointed message to warn them seriously of their risks of getting into a deadly crash.”（因此，华盛顿特区正在努力识别有违反交通规则历史的司机，如超速和非法停车，以发出有针对性的信息，严重警告他们，他们可能会陷入致命的车祸。）可知，为了减少严重的交通事故，他采取了发送有针对性的信息的方法。故选D。
【9题详解】
词义猜测题。根据文章第二段“to send pointed message to warn them seriously of their risks of getting into a deadly crash.”（以发出有针对性的信息，严重警告他们，他们可能会陷入致命的车祸。）可知，为了减少严重的交通事故，他采取了发送有针对性的信息的方法。他们希望这些有针对性的信息能够阻止危险的道路行为。deter意为“阻止”。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“That means, drivers with multiple dangerous road behaviors are more likely to be involved in crashes.”（这意味着，有多种危险道路行为的司机更有可能发生撞车事故）可知，反复违反交通规则的人更容易发生严重的交通事故。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段“A team from The Lab led by researchers from the MIT will create a campaign. “We will evaluate whether high-risk drivers who receive these messages have fewer dangerous road behaviors, compared to the group of high-risk drivers who do not receive the messages.”（由麻省理工学院研究人员领导的实验室团队将发起一项活动。我们将评估收到这些信息的高危司机是否比没有收到信息的高危司机有更少的危险道路行为。）可知，通过比较这种方法对两组人的影响，实验室的团队知道这种方法是否有效。故选B。
D
Plans to bring wild tigers back to their original home, their historical range (历史分布范围) in the Ili-Balkhash region, have been announced by Kazakhstan(哈萨克斯坦). “It will not only bring wild tigers back to their original home, but also protect the unique ecosystem of the Ili-Balkhash region,” said Bater Myrzakhmetov, the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
If successful, Kazakhstan will be the first country in the world to bring wild tigers back to an entire region where they have died out for nearly half a century. Since the beginning of the 20th century, wild tigers have lost over 90 percent of their historical range. Wild tigers have completely disappeared from the region since the late 1940s, due to the loss of habitat.
To prepare for the return of wild tigers, on 1st January 2021 Kazakhstan set up a new nature reserve in the southwestern Ili-Balkhash, in order to restore the unique forest habitat. This will include the protection of existing wildlife, and reintroducing important prey (猎物), such as the endangered wild Bactrian deer. “The hard work remains ahead of us. We have to spare no effort to make this region ready for tigers and involve all the relevant people to make this happen. That means dealing with illegal activities, having these people who govern parks be well trained and equipped, increasing prey populations and involving local communities,” said Sabrina, Director of the WWF program.
The significance of the protection of animals, and not just to save the lives of one or two animals, but to fight for the right of creatures on the earth. Animal protection is science, in essence, the protection of animals is to protect human beings themselves. Animals are our reference; respect for animals is respect for our own.
12. What is Bater’s attitude towards the tiger reintroduction program
A. Favorable. B. Concerned.
C. Disapproving. D. Doubtful.
13. What made the wild tigers disappear in the Ili-Balkhash region
A. The increasing loss of prey.
B. The evolution of the species.
C. The lack of natural living places.
D. The serious environmental pollution.
14. Which measure may be taken for the reintroduction of tigers
A. Training tigers to be more adaptable.
B. Limiting the number of prey.
C. Building a reserve for tigers only.
D. Regulating illegal activities.
15. What is the best title of the passage
A. Attempts to Handle Illegal Activities Effectively.
B. Preventing Tigers Disappearing in Kazakhstan.
C. Efforts to Restore Forests in Kazakhstan.
D. Bringing Tigers Back Home to Kazakhstan.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了把老虎带回哈萨克斯坦的计划。这不仅将使野生老虎回到它们原来的家园，而且也保护了伊利-巴尔喀什地区独特的生态系统。
【12题详解】
观点态度题。根据文章第一段“It will not only bring wild tigers back to their original home, but also protect the unique ecosystem of the Ili-Balkhash region, said Bater Myrzakhmetov, (这不仅能让野生老虎回到它们原来的家园，还能保护伊利-巴尔喀什地区独特的生态系统，Bater Myrzakhmetov说。)可知Bater对老虎再引进计划的态度是赞成的。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Wild tigers have completely disappeared from the region since the late 1940s, due to the loss of habitat.”（自20世纪40年代末以来，由于栖息地的丧失，野生虎已经完全从该地区消失。）可知在伊利-巴尔喀什地区，由于缺乏自然栖息地，野生老虎消失了。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“We have to spare no effort to make this region ready for tigers and involve all the relevant people to make this happen. That means dealing with illegal activities, having these people who govern parks be well trained and equipped, increasing prey populations and involving local communities”（我们必须不遗余力地让这个地区为老虎的生存做好准备，并让所有相关人士参与进来。这意味着应对非法活动，让这些管理公园的人训练有素，装备精良，增加猎物数量，并让当地社区参与进来）可知重新引入老虎可能采取的措施是管制非法活动。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Plans to bring wild tigers back to their original home, their historical range (历史分布范围) in the Ili-Balkhash region, have been announced by Kazakhstan(哈萨克斯坦). “It will not only bring wild tigers back to their original home, but also protect the unique ecosystem of the Ili-Balkhash region,”（哈萨克斯坦宣布了一项旨在将野生老虎带回它们原来的家园的计划，即它们在伊里-巴尔喀什地区的历史活动范围。这不仅将使野生老虎回到它们原来的家园，而且也保护了伊利-巴尔喀什地区独特的生态系统）后文分别讲到了将野生老虎带回它们原来的家园的计划的好处，准备工作和其意义。D项：Bringing Tigers Back Home to Kazakhstan.（把老虎带回哈萨克斯坦。）概括全文。故选D。
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。
A Successful Home Internship (实习)
For most college students, internship performs a critical part in their senior year before the graduation. Being a college student during a pandemic means you’re most likely to work from home internship with some challenges to overcome. Interns lack interactions with the staff and essential hands-on experience, which can be frustrating at times. ____16____
Set goals for yourself
Set specific goals for yourself before you even start your work from home internship. Think about what you would like to accomplish in your role and what you would like to take away from it. Whatever the internship, it is essential to make a list of goals, especially when you are working from home. ____17____
____18____
It’s challenging but significant to make connections with people you work with while serving your internship from home. Normally, this is done by being in the office every day. Fortunately this can be accomplished in a couple different ways. The first is to have consistent meetings with your tutor (导师). ____19____ It’s admirable for a young intern, especially one who works from home, to speak up. Lastly, you can participate in any team-building exercises or social events the company puts together.
Increase productivity
____20____ You’ll sit at your desk and all of a sudden remember that you have some housework to do which can decrease your productivity, leaving you working more hours and focusing less on what needs to be done. Learn to improve your productivity and make the best of your working hours so you meet deadlines for your internship. This is also a very valuable skill to learn!
A. Communicate as much as possible
B. Communicate with your tutor consistently
C. Here are some tips to guarantee you a successful home internship.
D. This will also help you become aware of what you should work on.
E. A work from home internship is an invitation for distractions!
F. Exchanging your good ideas timely with coworkers is another way.
G. This will help you to stay focused and on track while interning.
【答案】16. C 17. G 18. A 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些可以保证在家实习成功的建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Being a college student during a pandemic means you’re probably working from home internship with some challenges to overcome. Interns lack interacting with the staff and don’t get as much hands-on experience, which can be frustrating at times.”(作为一名流行病时期的大学生，意味着你可能需要在家实习，克服一些挑战。实习生缺乏与员工的互动，也得不到太多的实践经验，这有时会让人感到沮丧)可知，上文提到了在家实习遇到的问题，后文则提出了一些在家实习的建议，故C选项：Here are some tips to guarantee you a successful home internship.（这里有一些建议可以保证你在家里实习成功）符合语境，且some tips呼应下文的小标题。故选C。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Before you even start your work from home internship, set goals for yourself. Think about what you would like to accomplish in your role and what you would like to take away from it. Whatever the internship, it is essential to make a list of goals, especially when you are working from home.”(在你开始在家实习之前，为自己设定目标。想想你在你的角色中想要完成什么，你想从这个角色中得到什么。不管是什么实习，列一个目标清单是很重要的，尤其是当你在家工作的时候)可知，上文提到了在家实现设定目标的建议，本句为本段最后一句，应承接上文说明这一做法的作用是：这将帮助你在实习期间保持专注和正常工作。故G选项：This will help you to stay focused and on track while interning.（这将帮助你在实习期间保持专注和正常工作）符合语境，故选G。
【18题详解】
根据后文“It’s challenging but important to make connections with people you work with while serving your internship from home. Normally, this is done by being in the office every day”(在家里实习的时候，和同事建立联系是很有挑战性的，但也是很重要的。通常情况下，这需要每天在办公室完成) 以及后文“It’s admirable for a young intern, especially one who works from home, to speak up.” (一个年轻的实习生，尤其是在家工作的实习生，能说出自己的想法是令人钦佩的)可知，后文提到了和同事建立联系，以及说出自己的想法，可知本段的建议是和他人的沟通问题，后文中“make connections with people you work with”（与你的同事建立联系）对应A选项: Communicate as much as possible(尽可能多地交流)中Communicate。故选A。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Fortunately this can be accomplished in a couple different ways. The first is to have consistent meetings with your tutor.”(幸运的是，这可以通过几种不同的方式实现。第一个是与你的导师进行一致的会议)以及后文“It’s admirable for a young intern, especially one who works from home, to speak up.”(一个年轻的实习生，尤其是在家工作的实习生，能说出自己的想法是令人钦佩的)可知，上文提到了和导师进行会议，后文则指出说出自己的想法是令人钦佩的，可知本句是在说明和同事交流自己的想法，故F选项: Exchanging your good ideas timely with coworkers is another way. (与同事及时交流你的好想法是另一种方式)符合语境，故选F。
【20题详解】
根据后文“You’ll sit at your desk and all of a sudden remember that you have some housework to do which can decrease your productivity, leaving you working more hours and focusing less on what needs to be done. Learn to improve your productivity and make the best of your working hours so you meet deadlines for your internship. This is also a very valuable skill to learn! ”(你坐在办公桌前，突然想起你还有一些家务要做，这可能会降低你的效率，让你工作更多的时间，更少的专注于需要做的事情。学会提高你的工作效率，充分利用你的工作时间，这样你就能在实习的最后期限前完成任务。这也是一个非常值得学习的技能！)可知，后文提到在家工作可能会因为家务事降低效率，即在家实习会让人分心，E项：A work from home internship is an invitation for distractions! （在家实习只会让你分心！）符合语境，故选E。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Following the daily routine, I felt a little bit tired after the school. I sat at the very ____21____ of the crowded bus with my mind wandering. Sitting there makes me ____22____ out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.
Renee, the ____23____, tries to break the uncomfortable atmosphere by striking the match of ____24____.
I tried to mind my manners and ____25____ listen, but usually can’t resist thinking about my day. On this day, ____26____, her conversation was worth listening to.
“My mother’s sick,” she said to no one in particular, I could see the ____27____ and fear in her eyes. “ What’s wrong with her ” I asked. With great sorrows clouding her eyes and her trembling voice, she answered, “ Heart trouble.” Her eyes ____28____ as she continued. “ I have already lost my dad, so I don’t think I can stand losing her.”
I had no idea of responding. I was shocked. My heart ached for her. And this reminded me of the great ____29____ that my own mother was thrown into when her father died. I saw how hard it was, and ____30____ is, for her. I wouldn’t like anyone to ____31____ that.
Suddenly I realized Renee wasn’t only a bus driver. That was just her job. She had a whole world of family and concerns, too. I suddenly felt I was very ____32____. I realized I had only thought of people as far as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no attention to Renee ____33____ she was a bus driver. I had ____34____ her by her job and brushed her off as unimportant.
For all I know, I’m just another person in someone else’s world, and may not be that important. I should not have been so selfish and self-centered. Everyone has places to go, to see and appointments to keep. ____35____ people is an art.
21. A. front B. side C. end D. middle
22. A. find B. dash C. take D. stand
23. A. driver B. assistant C. producer D. performer
24. A. topic B. fire C. conversation D. procedure
25. A. carelessly B. politely C. slightly D. partly
26. A. otherwise B. therefore C. however D. moreover
27. A. surprise B. anger C. worry D. curiosity
28. A. shone B. opened C. lowered D. closed
29. A. regret B. mess C. respect D. pain
30. A. never B. away C. seldom D. still
31. A. go through B. work out C. get down D. pick up
32. A. hopeless B. selfish C. unfortunate D. considerate
33. A. though B. while C. because D. until
34. A. judged B. received C. blamed D. approved
35. A. Understanding B. Supporting C. Refusing D. Entertaining
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. A 35. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者坐公交车回家的途中，司机蕾妮说到她的妈妈病了，作者能从她的眼神中看出忧虑和恐惧，同时也知道这对她来说有多难，但是作者从她的工作来判断她，认为她不重要而不予理睬。作者突然觉得自己很自私也认识到我们需要理解别人，理解别人是一门艺术。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：公共汽车上挤得水泄不通，我坐在最前面发呆。A. front前面；B. side边；C. end结束；D. middle中间。根据后文“Sitting there makes me ____2____ out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.”(坐在那里让我显得很突出，就像一堆呆滞的便士里一枚闪亮的硬币。)可知作者坐在那里让作者显得很突出，可知作者坐在最前面。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：坐在那里让我显得很突出，就像一堆呆滞的便士里一枚闪亮的硬币。A. find找到； B. dash猛冲；C. take带走；D. stand站立。根根据后句“like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.”（就像一堆呆滞的便士里一枚闪亮的硬币。）可知作者坐在那里很显眼，stand out突出。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：司机蕾妮试图通过搭讪来打破不舒服的气氛。A. driver司机；B. assistant助手；C. producer生产制造者；D. performer表演者。根据后文“Suddenly I realized Renee wasn’t only a bus driver.”（突然，我意识到蕾妮不仅仅是一名公共汽车司机。）可知蕾妮是一名公共汽车司机。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意见上题解析。A. topic题目；B. fire火；C. conversation谈话；D. procedure程序。根据后句“On this day, ____6____, her conversation was worth listening to.”（然而，这一天，她的谈话还是值得一听的）“conversation”原词重现。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我尽量注意自己的举止，有礼貌地听着。A. carelessly粗心地；B. politely礼貌地；C. slightly稍微地； D. partly部分地。根据上句“mind my manners”（注意自己的举止）可知作者有礼貌的听。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，这一天，她的谈话还是值得一听的。A. otherwise否则；B. therefore因此；C. however然而；D. moreover而且。根据上句“but usually can’t resist thinking about my day.”（但我总是忍不住回想我的一天。）和后句“her conversation was worth listening to.”（她的谈话还是值得一听的）为转折关系。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我妈妈病了，她对大家说，我能从她的眼神中看出忧虑和恐惧。A. surprise惊讶；B. anger生气；C. worry担忧；D. curiosity好奇心。根据上句“My mother’s sick”（我妈妈病了）可知她很担忧。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她继续说着，垂下了眼睛。A. shone发光；B. opened打开；C. lowered降低；D. closed关闭。根据后句“I have already lost my dad, so I don’t think I can stand losing her.”(我已经失去了我的父亲，所以我不能忍受失去她。)可知她很难过，垂下了眼睛。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这让我想起我的母亲在她父亲去世时所遭受的巨大痛苦。A. regret后悔；B. mess混乱；C. respect尊重；D. pain痛苦。根据后句“my own mother was thrown into when her father died”(我自己的母亲在她父亲去世时也很痛苦)。可知这让我想起我的母亲在她父亲去世时所遭受的巨大痛苦。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我知道这对她来说有多难，现在仍然如此。A. never从未；B. away离开； C. seldom很少； D. still仍然。根据后句“I wouldn’t like anyone to ____11____ that.”（我不希望任何人经历那样的事。）可知这对她来说现在仍然很难。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：我不希望任何人经历那样的事。A. go through经受；B. work out解决、计算出；C. get down下来。使沮丧；D. pick up拾起、捡起。根据上句“I saw how hard it was, and ____10____ is, for her.”（我知道这对她来说有多难，现在仍然如此。）可知作者不想任何人再经历这种痛苦。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我突然觉得自己很自私。A. hopeless没有希望的；B. selfish自私的；C. unfortunate不幸的；D. considerate体贴的。根据后文“I should not have been so selfish”（我不应该这么自私）可知作者觉得自己当时很自私。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：我没有注意到蕾妮，因为她是个公共汽车司机。A. though尽管；B. while然而； C. because因为；D. until直到。后句“she was a bus driver.”（她是个公共汽车司机）是上句“I paid no attention to Renee”（我没有注意到蕾妮）的原因。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意： 我从她的工作来判断她，认为她不重要而不予理睬。A. judged判断；B. received收到； C. blamed责备；D. approved批准。根据后句“brushed her off as unimportant.”（认为她不重要而不予理睬）可知是作者从她的工作来判断她。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：理解别人是一门艺术。A. Understanding理解；B. Supporting支持；C. Refusing拒绝；D. Entertaining使快乐。根据后句“I should not have been so selfish and self-centered. Everyone has places to go, to see and appointments to keep.”（我不应该这么自私，以自我为中心。每个人都有要去的地方，要去看的地方，要去赴约的地方。）可知我们需要理解别人，理解别人是一门艺术。故选A。
第Ⅱ卷
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Gulangyu Island, off the coast of Xiamen, Fujian, was certificated a world heritage site by UNESCO. Every year, ____36____ (million) of Chinese people visit Gulangyu Island ____37____ (enjoy) its natural delights and the ____38____ (combine) of foreign and Chinese architecture.
The recognition of this beautiful and ____39____ (cultural) remarkable island is ____40____ honor. But the fact that it is a heritage site means much more than that. The word “heritage” refers to the ____41____ (value) things we inherit from the past. And there are over 1,000 UNESCO’s world heritage sites, ____42____ (make) a rich tapestry (织锦) of memories, both natural and man-made. Just ____43____ a time machine, they take us back to our ancestors and even earlier, enabling us to wonder at both the natural world and human history.
Gulangyu Island and every world heritage item are worthy of care and protection. Since they came into existence, they ____44____ (remind) us of our rich and various cultural significance, and the things that made us _____45_____ we are.
【答案】36. millions
37. to enjoy
bination
39. culturally
40 an 41. valuable
42. making 43. like
44. have reminded##have been reminding
45. who
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了福建省厦门沿海的鼓浪屿被联合国教科文组织认定为世界遗产。
【36题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：每年，数以百万计的中国人来到鼓浪屿，享受那里的自然美景和中外建筑的结合。固定短语millions of，表示“成千上万的”。故填millions。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：每年，数以百万计的中国人来到鼓浪屿，享受那里的自然美景和中外建筑的结合。分析句意可知，这里表目的用不定式。故填to enjoy。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意：每年，数以百万计的中国人来到鼓浪屿，享受那里的自然美景和中外建筑的结合。冠词the后接名词形式。故填combination。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：这个美丽且文化非凡的岛屿被认可是一种荣誉。形容词remarkable前用副词修饰。故填culturally。
【40题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这个美丽且文化非凡的岛屿被认可是一种荣誉。可数名词honor是单数且发音以元音音素开头。故填an。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：“遗产”这个词是指我们从过去继承下来的有价值的东西。名词things前用形容词修饰。故填valuable。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：世界上有1000多个联合国教科文组织的世界遗产，构成了丰富的自然和人造记忆的挂毯。逻辑主语world heritage sites与动词make是主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语。故填making。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：就像一台时间机器，它们带我们回到我们的祖先，甚至更早的时候，让我们惊叹于自然世界和人类历史。固定搭配just like，表示“正如、就像”。故填like。
【44题详解】
考查时态。句意：自它们诞生以来，它们就提醒我们，我们丰富多样的文化意义，以及那些造就了我们的东西。根据“Since they came into existence,”可知，表示过去事情对现在的影响，所以使用现在完成时；也可以表示过去事情对现在的影响并一直存在，所以也可以用现在完成进行时。故填have reminded/ have been reminding。
【45题详解】
考查名词性从句。句意：自它们诞生以来，它们就提醒我们，我们丰富多样的文化意义，以及那些造就了我们的东西。本句为宾语从句，从句缺少表语，且指人，所以用连接代词who引导。故填who。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假设你是李华，暑假参加了为期两周的“美国夏令营”活动。在这两周里，你住在Smith夫妇家中，他们为你提供了吃、住、行及旅游方面的帮助。请写一封电子邮件感谢他们。信件内容需包括以下几点：
1. 问候并告知Smith 夫妇已安全回到中国；
2. 感谢Smith 夫妇的帮助；
3. 希望保持联络。
注意：信的开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。字数80词左右
Dear the Smiths,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear the Smiths,
How time flies. I reached your home two weeks ago as if it had happened yesterday.
I am delighted to tell you that I have returned China safe and sound. Thinking of the wonderful two-week experiences that I spent with you in America, I just can’t help wanting to express my sincere gratitude to your couple. It was so considerate of you to have provided me everything and make my stay such a wonderful experience. I have gained a lot. Not only did I practice my English, but also I had a precious opportunity to appreciate different cultures. It was your hospitality and great help that made my journey fruitful and worthwhile.
I will cherish those sweet memories. And I hope we can keep in touch.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【分析】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给Smith夫妇写一封电子邮件，感谢他们为你提供了吃、住、行及旅游方面的帮助。
【详解】1.词汇积累
到达：reach →get to
高兴的：delighted →happy
提供：provide →supply
机会：opportunity →chance
2.句式拓展
句式转换
原句：I will cherish those sweet memories.
拓展句：I will cherish the merry memories for the rest of my life
【点睛】[高分句型1] I am delighted to tell you that I have returned China safe and sound. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Not only did I practice my English, but also I had a precious opportunity to appreciate different cultures. (运用了部分倒装结构)
第二节（满分 25 分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据所给情节和段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Elsa loved school. However, there was one class Elsa worried about more than any other—art. She didn’t know why she just wasn’t any good at drawing, painting, or cutting.
Ms. Daniel, the art teacher, stood at the front of the room. “Class, next Friday our school is going to have an art competition,” she announced. Ms. Daniel was a great teacher, and Elsa liked her a lot. But this announcement made Elsa nervous. “Everyone in the school will create a piece of artwork to show in the library. You can use the different types of artwork we have been studying.” Ms. Daniel was quite excited when she spoke while Elsa found herself sinking lower in her chair.
Elsa had the whole weekend to work on her project, but she could not think of anything to do. On Monday, Elsa felt frightened, so after school Elsa asked Ms. Daniel if she could write an art paper instead of doing an art project.
“I understand this project scared you, Elsa,” Ms. Daniel said. “Just remember, you can create any kind of art you want.” Ms. Daniel smiled at her. “Art is a person’s way of expressing his or her feelings—it isn’t always painting, drawing, or cutting. I know you will think of something very creative, and I can’t wait to see it.”
When Elsa arrived home, she took out a piece of paper and a pencil. She remembered Ms. Daniel’s words. “Art is a person’s way of expressing his or her feelings.” Elsa wrote the word “terrified” on her paper. She crumpled(揉皱) the paper and threw it to the side of her desk.
Paragraph 1：
Then Elsa stared at the crumpled ball.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：
On Friday, Elsa carefully carried her project, a snowman, into the library.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Paragraph l:
Then Elsa stared at the crumpled ball. It reminded her of a snowball. Suddenly an idea struck her. Why not create a winter wonderland out of crumpled paper Elsa didn't have to draw or paint or even cut. Elsa made many paper balls, glued them all together, and placed them on a big piece of hard paper to form a snowman. The snowman wore a hat made of black paper and a scarf made of red paper. Her finished project was really wonderful.
Paragraph 2:
On Friday, Elsa carefully carried her project into the library. She noticed the smile and the nods from teachers and other students as she put her work on a table. Ms.Clay walked over to Elsa “You have created a creative piece of artwork. I am so proud of you!” Ms. Clay said. Elsa was proud of herself too. Her pride grew when Ms. Clay placed a first-place star on her artwork. “ Maybe I am a good artist after all,” Elsa thought.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了埃尔莎热爱学习。然而，有一门课是埃尔莎最担心的。那就是画画，在丹尼尔老师宣布下周五要举行一场艺术比赛，这让埃尔莎感到紧张。埃尔莎整个周末都在做她的艺术作业，但她没有任何的思路。周一，艾尔莎感到害怕，所以放学后，艾尔莎问丹尼尔老师，她是否可以写一篇艺术论文，而不是做艺术作业。丹尼尔老师说你可以创造任何你想要的艺术，艺术是一个人表达感情的方式，我知道你会想出一些非常有创意的东西。在老师的鼓励下，丹尼尔开始了她的创作。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然后埃尔莎盯着这个揉皱了的球”可知，第一段可描写看到纸团后，埃尔莎的感想和采取的行动。
②由第二段首句内容“周五，埃尔莎小心翼翼地把她的作品带进了图书馆。”可知，第二段可描写老师和同学们看到埃尔莎作品后的看法。
2.续写线索：担心——没有思路——找老师——鼓励——展示作品——信心
3.词汇激活
行为类
①创作：create /produce/make
②回家：arrive home/go back home/return home
情绪类
①担心：worry/be worried about/be nervous about
②害怕：frightened /be afraid of/be scared
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. She noticed the smile and the nods from teachers and other students as she put her work on a table.（由连接词as引导的时间状语从句）
[高分句型2]. Her pride grew when Ms. Clay placed a first-place star on her artwork.（when引导的时间状语从句）
听力答案：1-5 ACBAB 6-10 BBCAB 11-15 ACBCB 16-20 ACCAC重庆育才中学高2023届2021-2022学年（上）半期检测
英语试题
本试卷为第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分，共 150 分，考试时间 120 分钟。
注意事项：1. 答卷前，请考生务必把自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 作答时，务必将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷及草稿纸上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第Ⅰ卷
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 7.5 分）
听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
1. What did the woman first do this afternoon
A. She took a short sleep.
B. She took a walk.
C. She did some shopping.
2. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a school.
B. In a science lab.
C. In a bank.
3. How does the woman feel
A. Sad. B. Afraid. C. Sick.
4. Why does the man want to run more
A. To be healthier.
B. To be close to nature.
C. To race across the country.
5. How will the woman probably get to the airport
A. By bus. B. By subway. C. By taxi.
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. Which animals does the man like the most
A. Tigers. B. Giraffes. C. Monkeys.
7. How much did they pay to get in today
A. $10. B. $9. C. $6.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What were the days like in Australia in July
A. Nice and hot.
B. Rainy and cold.
C. Bright and sunny.
9. Where did the man start his trip
A. In Melbourne. B. In Sydney. C. In Perth.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where did the woman stay during her holiday
A. In a hotel.
B. In the mountains.
C. At a farmer’s house.
11. What was the weather like in the country
A. Fine. B. Rainy. C. Windy.
12. What time did the woman get home this morning
A. At 4:30. B. At 5:00. C. At 9:00.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How do the speakers know each other
A. They’re co-workers.
B. They’re neighbors.
C. They’re brother and sister.
14. What type of animal is Penny
A. A cat. B. A dog. C. A bird.
15. How is the man getting to New York
A. By train. B. By car. C. By airplane.
16. Where do the speakers live
A. In Florida.
B. In New York.
C. In Pennsylvania.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. When will the Motor Show end
A. On July 15th. B. On July 18th. C. On July 22nd.
18. What problem did the Motor Show have last year
A. No new cars at the show.
B. No chances to drive a car.
C. Not enough space for parking.
19. What is designed for women drivers
A. A sports car.
B. An electric car.
C. A sun-powered car.
20. What is the price of a family ticket
A. Six pounds.
B. Twelve pounds.
C. Thirty pounds.
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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出最佳选项，并在题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
National Lighthouse Day is a day to celebrate the lights that guide us home and the historic importance of lighthouses and their keepers, who not only guided ships into harbor but also played key roles in naval battles across the globe. Check out these fantastic lighthouses across the globe.
Cape Byron Lighthouse, Byron Bay, Australia
The Cape Byron Lighthouse in Byron Bay, Australia was built in the early 20th century to help protect the Australian coastline. Today, it’s a tourist attraction as well as a beautiful place to watch the sunrise. Within walking distance is the Watermark, a perfect place to stay and get some much-needed rest and relaxation from daily life.
Lighthouse of Chania, Crete, Greece
The Lighthouse of Chania, Crete is one of the oldest surviving lighthouses in the world, dating back to the 16th century. Tourists can take a walk along its long pier (码头) during the sunset. Located near the pier to the lighthouse is a hotel from 1890, which offers beautiful views of the bay.
Key West Lighthouse, Key West, Florida, USA
The Key West Lighthouse was built in 1825 to help guide ships entering the port. Tourists can enjoy climbing up the lighthouse to reach the wonderful sea views and can stay at the Kimpton.
Lighthouse Hotel, with easy access to the lighthouse and the Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.
Pigeon Point Lighthouse, Pescadero, California, USA
The Pigeon Point Lighthouse in Pescadero, California was built in 1871 to help ships navigate (导航) the region’s dangerous coastline. Today the lighthouse keepers have been turned it into a hostel, making it a great home base to explore the outdoors, spot whales and watch the stars.
1. Of the following lighthouses, which is the newest
A. Cape Byron Lighthouse.
B. Lighthouse of Chania.
C. Key West Lighthouse.
D. Pigeon Point Lighthouse.
2. What’s the purpose of celebrating National Lighthouse Day
A. To show the hard life of lighthouse keepers.
B. To instruct how to guide ships into harbor.
C. To stress the importance of light.
D. To honor lighthouses and their keepers.
3. Where is this article possibly from
A. A guidebook for parents.
B. Education section of a newspaper.
C. A student’s diary.
D. A travel magazine.
B
“Easy come, easy go” as the old saying goes. It’s easy to do easy things, but they don’t carry the challenges and rewards of doing something difficult. Stanley said he tried to express that view everywhere he went. And he spoke from experience, having spent a career that included the time as a NASA astronaut, US Navy captain, fighter pilot, and engineer.
Stanley spoke at the University of North Alabama, sharing stories about his experience of spending a year on the International Space Station (ISS). He said the physical pressure of living in weightlessness for a year was hard to describe and that the fluids in his head sometimes made him feel like he was standing on his head. It also needed some time to recover when he returned home. “My legs were weak and it would be uncomfortable to sit for a while because my body hadn’t had that pressure so long,” Stanley said.
He discussed life aboard the Space Station, including spending time with Russian astronauts. He had managed to get along well with everyone aboard as they lived together, worked together, and had to rely on each other. He thought it was one of the most rewarding things in his life.
Though life there was not easy, Stanley never regretted being an astronaut and going to space. He also discussed experiences growing up, admitting that he wasn’t always the greatest student but was able to overcome that through hard work and determination.
“Never give up or lower your dreams. If you work for it, all things are possible. There is a zero percent chance of succeeding if you don’t even try. And when you succeed after trying hard, you’ll find it really rewarding,” Stanley said in the end.
4. Based on Stanley’s experience, which is his major occupation
A. A speaker. B. A spaceman.
C. A firefighter. D. A scientist.
5. What may benefit Stanley most when he lived with Russian astronauts
A. He developed good relationships with others.
B. He picked up different cultures.
C. He found the fun of living in the Space Station.
D. He won some awards through teamwork.
6. Which of the following can best describe Stanley
A. Determined. B. Aggressive.
C. Gifted. D. Disgusting.
7. What does the author intend to tell us from Stanley’s story
A. Nurture passes nature.
B. Life is not all roses.
C. Difficult things are demanding but rewarding.
D. Have a vision in order to win.
C
Washington D.C. serves as the capital of the United States. The name, District of Columbia honors Christopher Columbus, and the city’s better-known name of Washington, honors the first president. However, it once again ranked first in terms of dangerous driving. The probability of a traffic accident in Washington residents is 109.3% higher than the national average.
As a result, Washington D.C. is working to identify drivers with a history of breaking traffic rules, such as speeding and illegal parking, to send pointed message to warn them seriously of their risks of getting into a deadly crash.
City officials say they hope the pointed messages will deter dangerous road behaviors. “ Some drivers are putting others at serious risk with speeding and red-light running and we hope that this creative approach can gradually reduce serious injury and crashes.” said Jeff Melley, director of the city’s Department of Transportation.
Researchers have studied the relationship between repeated traffic offenders and serious crashes, with some data suggesting a strong connection between the two. That means, drivers with multiple dangerous road behaviors are more likely to be involved in crashes. A team from The Lab led by researchers from the MIT will create a campaign. “We will evaluate whether high-risk drivers who receive these messages have fewer dangerous road behaviors, compared to the group of high-risk drivers who do not receive the messages.”
City officials said the purpose of these pointed messages is to educate the high-risk drivers. Jeff said, “there is no punishment or fine attached to the message and the campaign is to use data to directly communicate with individual drivers.” So some questioned whether the message will work. Anyway, efficient measures begin with creative tryouts.
8. What do we know about the approach to sending pointed messages
A. It may put the drivers at serious risk of crashing.
B. It can punish drivers with records of traffic accidents.
C. It will completely reduce serious injury and deadly crashes.
D. It is the newest attempt with the aim of reducing serious traffic accidents.
9. What does the underlined word “deter” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Prevent. B. Increase.
C. Encourage. D. Discover.
10. What can we infer from paragraph 4
A. Traffic offenders always cause serious accidents.
B. New drivers bear less blame for serious collisions.
C. Repeated traffic offenders are more likely to cause serious accidents.
D. Traffic offenders should not spend too much time on the road.
11. How do the team from The Lab know whether the approach works
A. By sending messages to the drivers.
B. By comparing the impact of the approach on two groups.
C. By predicting the possibility of a driver’s involvement in a crash.
D. By checking the response of the receivers who get the messages.
D
Plans to bring wild tigers back to their original home, their historical range (历史分布范围) in the Ili-Balkhash region, have been announced by Kazakhstan(哈萨克斯坦). “It will not only bring wild tigers back to their original home, but also protect the unique ecosystem of the Ili-Balkhash region,” said Bater Myrzakhmetov, the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
If successful, Kazakhstan will be the first country in the world to bring wild tigers back to an entire region where they have died out for nearly half a century. Since the beginning of the 20th century, wild tigers have lost over 90 percent of their historical range. Wild tigers have completely disappeared from the region since the late 1940s, due to the loss of habitat.
To prepare for the return of wild tigers, on 1st January 2021 Kazakhstan set up a new nature reserve in the southwestern Ili-Balkhash, in order to restore the unique forest habitat. This will include the protection of existing wildlife, and reintroducing important prey (猎物), such as the endangered wild Bactrian deer. “The hard work remains ahead of us. We have to spare no effort to make this region ready for tigers and involve all the relevant people to make this happen. That means dealing with illegal activities, having these people who govern parks be well trained and equipped, increasing prey populations and involving local communities,” said Sabrina, Director of the WWF program.
The significance of the protection of animals, and not just to save the lives of one or two animals, but to fight for the right of creatures on the earth. Animal protection is science, in essence, the protection of animals is to protect human beings themselves. Animals are our reference; respect for animals is respect for our own.
12. What is Bater’s attitude towards the tiger reintroduction program
A. Favorable. B. Concerned.
C. Disapproving. D. Doubtful.
13. What made the wild tigers disappear in the Ili-Balkhash region
A The increasing loss of prey.
B. The evolution of the species.
C. The lack of natural living places.
D. The serious environmental pollution.
14. Which measure may be taken for the reintroduction of tigers
A. Training tigers to be more adaptable.
B. Limiting the number of prey.
C. Building a reserve for tigers only.
D. Regulating illegal activities.
15. What is the best title of the passage
A. Attempts to Handle Illegal Activities Effectively.
B. Preventing Tigers Disappearing in Kazakhstan.
C. Efforts to Restore Forests in Kazakhstan.
D. Bringing Tigers Back Home to Kazakhstan.
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。
A Successful Home Internship (实习)
For most college students, internship performs a critical part in their senior year before the graduation. Being a college student during a pandemic means you’re most likely to work from home internship with some challenges to overcome. Interns lack interactions with the staff and essential hands-on experience, which can be frustrating at times. ____16____
Set goals for yourself
Set specific goals for yourself before you even start your work from home internship. Think about what you would like to accomplish in your role and what you would like to take away from it. Whatever the internship, it is essential to make a list of goals, especially when you are working from home. ____17____
____18____
It’s challenging but significant to make connections with people you work with while serving your internship from home. Normally, this is done by being in the office every day. Fortunately this can be accomplished in a couple different ways. The first is to have consistent meetings with your tutor (导师). ____19____ It’s admirable for a young intern, especially one who works from home, to speak up. Lastly, you can participate in any team-building exercises or social events the company puts together.
Increase productivity
____20____ You’ll sit at your desk and all of a sudden remember that you have some housework to do which can decrease your productivity, leaving you working more hours and focusing less on what needs to be done. Learn to improve your productivity and make the best of your working hours so you meet deadlines for your internship. This is also a very valuable skill to learn!
A. Communicate as much as possible
B. Communicate with your tutor consistently
C. Here are some tips to guarantee you a successful home internship.
D. This will also help you become aware of what you should work on.
E A work from home internship is an invitation for distractions!
F. Exchanging your good ideas timely with coworkers is another way.
G. This will help you to stay focused and on track while interning.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分 30 分）
第一节 完形填空（共 15 小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C 和 D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Following the daily routine, I felt a little bit tired after the school. I sat at the very ____21____ of the crowded bus with my mind wandering. Sitting there makes me ____22____ out like a shiny coin in a pile of dull pennies.
Renee the ____23____, tries to break the uncomfortable atmosphere by striking the match of ____24____.
I tried to mind my manners and ____25____ listen, but usually can’t resist thinking about my day. On this day, ____26____, her conversation was worth listening to.
“My mother’s sick,” she said to no one in particular, I could see the ____27____ and fear in her eyes. “ What’s wrong with her ” I asked. With great sorrows clouding her eyes and her trembling voice, she answered, “ Heart trouble.” Her eyes ____28____ as she continued. “ I have already lost my dad, so I don’t think I can stand losing her.”
I had no idea of responding. I was shocked. My heart ached for her. And this reminded me of the great ____29____ that my own mother was thrown into when her father died. I saw how hard it was, and ____30____ is, for her. I wouldn’t like anyone to ____31____ that.
Suddenly I realized Renee wasn’t only a bus driver. That was just her job. She had a whole world of family and concerns, too. I suddenly felt I was very ____32____. I realized I had only thought of people as far as what their purposes were in my life. I paid no attention to Renee ____33____ she was a bus driver. I had ____34____ her by her job and brushed her off as unimportant.
For all I know, I’m just another person in someone else’s world, and may not be that important. I should not have been so selfish and self-centered. Everyone has places to go, to see and appointments to keep. ____35____ people is an art.
21. A. front B. side C. end D. middle
22. A. find B. dash C. take D. stand
23. A. driver B. assistant C. producer D. performer
24. A. topic B. fire C. conversation D. procedure
25. A. carelessly B. politely C. slightly D. partly
26. A. otherwise B. therefore C. however D. moreover
27. A. surprise B. anger C. worry D. curiosity
28. A. shone B. opened C. lowered D. closed
29. A. regret B. mess C. respect D. pain
30. A. never B. away C. seldom D. still
31. A. go through B. work out C. get down D. pick up
32. A. hopeless B. selfish C. unfortunate D. considerate
33 A. though B. while C. because D. until
34. A. judged B. received C. blamed D. approved
35. A. Understanding B. Supporting C. Refusing D. Entertaining
第Ⅱ卷
第二节 语法填空（共 10 小题；每小题 1.5 分，满分 15 分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入 1 个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Gulangyu Island, off the coast of Xiamen, Fujian, was certificated a world heritage site by UNESCO. Every year, ____36____ (million) of Chinese people visit Gulangyu Island ____37____ (enjoy) its natural delights and the ____38____ (combine) of foreign and Chinese architecture.
The recognition of this beautiful and ____39____ (cultural) remarkable island is ____40____ honor. But the fact that it is a heritage site means much more than that. The word “heritage” refers to the ____41____ (value) things we inherit from the past. And there are over 1,000 UNESCO’s world heritage sites, ____42____ (make) a rich tapestry (织锦) of memories, both natural and man-made. Just ____43____ a time machine, they take us back to our ancestors and even earlier, enabling us to wonder at both the natural world and human history.
Gulangyu Island and every world heritage item are worthy of care and protection. Since they came into existence, they ____44____ (remind) us of our rich and various cultural significance, and the things that made us _____45_____ we are.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分 40 分）
第一节（满分 15 分）
46. 假设你是李华，暑假参加了为期两周的“美国夏令营”活动。在这两周里，你住在Smith夫妇家中，他们为你提供了吃、住、行及旅游方面的帮助。请写一封电子邮件感谢他们。信件内容需包括以下几点：
1 问候并告知Smith 夫妇已安全回到中国；
2. 感谢Smith 夫妇的帮助；
3. 希望保持联络。
注意：信的开头和结尾已给出, 不计入总词数。字数80词左右
Dear the Smiths,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分 25 分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据所给情节和段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Elsa loved school. However, there was one class Elsa worried about more than any other—art. She didn’t know why she just wasn’t any good at drawing, painting, or cutting.
Ms. Daniel, the art teacher, stood at the front of the room. “Class, next Friday our school is going to have an art competition,” she announced. Ms. Daniel was a great teacher, and Elsa liked her a lot. But this announcement made Elsa nervous. “Everyone in the school will create a piece of artwork to show in the library. You can use the different types of artwork we have been studying.” Ms. Daniel was quite excited when she spoke while Elsa found herself sinking lower in her chair.
Elsa had the whole weekend to work on her project, but she could not think of anything to do. On Monday, Elsa felt frightened, so after school Elsa asked Ms. Daniel if she could write an art paper instead of doing an art project.
“I understand this project scared you, Elsa,” Ms. Daniel said. “Just remember, you can create any kind of art you want.” Ms. Daniel smiled at her. “Art is a person’s way of expressing his or her feelings—it isn’t always painting, drawing, or cutting. I know you will think of something very creative, and I can’t wait to see it.”
When Elsa arrived home, she took out a piece of paper and a pencil. She remembered Ms. Daniel’s words. “Art is a person’s way of expressing his or her feelings.” Elsa wrote the word “terrified” on her paper. She crumpled(揉皱) the paper and threw it to the side of her desk.
Paragraph 1：
Then Elsa stared at the crumpled ball.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2：
On Friday, Elsa carefully carried her project, a snowman, into the library.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
听力答案：1-5 ACBAB 6-10 BBCAB 11-15 ACBCB 16-20 ACCAC
