江西省宜春市上高县2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试英语试题（含解析，无听力音频有听力原文）

上高县2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英语试题
时间：120分钟 分值：150分
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题：每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1．What is Mr.Brown
A．A boss. B．A waiter. C．A teacher.
2．What do we know about the man
A．He likes driving very much.
B．He lives far from the subway.
C．He used to have a car.
3．What does the man say about the activities
A．They aren’t very good because they’re so different.
B．He thinks they should do both.
C．It doesn’t matter which one they do.
4．How long have the two speakers been late for the appointment
A．Fifteen minutes. B．Thirty minutes. C．Fifty minutes.
5．What’s the most probable relationship between the two speakers
A．Shop assistant and customer.B．Teacher and student. C．Mother and son.
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．How much did the man pay for the summer course
A．185 dollars. B．243 dollars. C．270 dollars.
7．What did the man do last night
A．He watched videos. B．He had a tennis match. C．He had fun at the party.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．Where did the man get his new backpack
A．From his brother. B．From his friend. C．From his parents.
9．Why does the man like his new backpack
A．It’s strong. B．It’s big. C．It’s blue.
10．How does the woman feel about her backpack
A．Happy. B．Annoyed. C．Sad.
听第8段材料，回答第11至14题。
11．What are the speakers talking about
A．The city marathon.
B．The supply distribution.
C．The changeable weather.
12．When did the woman complete her course
A．Around 8:00. B．Around 10:00. C．Around 12:00.
13．What was the weather like in the morning
A．Windy. B．Cloudy. C．Sunny.
14．What will the man probably do next year
A．Run a race. B．Work as a volunteer. C．Join the law office.
听第9段材料，回答第15至17题。
15．When did the woman start work
A．At 6:00 a.m. B．At 7:00 a.m. C．At 8:00 a.m.
16．Why is the woman tired
A．She didn’t sleep. B．She had a long day. C．She did boring work.
17．What is the woman
A．A patient. B．A nurse. C．A doctor.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18．What kind of place is the speaker mainly describing
A．A famous restaurant chain.
B．A local café in South Africa.
C．An unknown restaurant.
19．What are the main dishes served with
A．Traditional drinks.
B．Beautiful flowers.
C．Cultural stories.
20．How would the speaker like visitors to feel
A．Concerned about the environment.
B．Happy with the delicious food.
C．Willing to help the poor.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2. 5分，满分37. 5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中选出最佳选项。并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑
A
Buying gifts for friends and family can be one of the most difficult parts of the holiday season. But don’t worry! We can help! Here are some gift ideas to suit all pockets.
E-Skateboard
For a friend who used to skateboard as a teen but has got a bit out-of-shape over the years, how about an electric skateboard Control your speed with the remote control and let the wind blow through your hair as you race down the street. Though it is not cheap, it might be worth trying.
Pillow Speakers
With these speakers, you can fall asleep to the sound of waves, your favorite broadcast, or a relaxing song. With earphones, the cable (耳机线) can be uncomfortable to sleep on. But this little flat speaker is placed under the pillow, and the sound can only be heard by the person resting on the pillow.
Key Finder
This is the perfect gift for people who're always looking for their keys.
Attach the key finder to your key chain, and by using your phone you can make the finder ring to let you know where it is. It can also warn you if your keys are too far away from you. If you drop your keys, the key finder app keeps track of the last place your keys were and displays the location on the map.
TV Back Lights
Leaving the lights on when watching a movie is too bright, but if you switch them off, it tires your eyes. These LED strips solve that problem and make your movie experience even more enjoyable. You can change the color of the lights to suit your mood using a remote control. And it’s under ten dollars, so if you’re saving money, this might be something to consider.
21．What is special about pillow speakers
A．They won’t disturb others. B．They improve your sleep.
C．They can change songs to suit your mood. D．They protect your ears from noise.
22．If you can’t remember where you left your keys, the key finder app will ________ .
A．make your phone ring B．bring back your memory
C．show you their last position D．send a message to your phone
23．What do these gifts have in common
A．They are all cheap gifts. B．They are suitable for people of all ages.
C．They are all good for health. D．They are all tech gifts.
B
Researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) discovered that ant species Formica fusca (丝光褐林蚁) has a well developed sense of smell. It was able to tell cancerous cells from healthy cells in humans, thanks to their sense of smell. But more clinical tests must be carried out before they could be used in clinical settings like hospitals, the team said. They suggest that in future, ants could turn out to be better at dogs when it comes to locating cancerous cells in humans.
To conduct their research, the scientists performed tests with 36 ants. First, the specialists exposed the ants to the smell of a sample of cancerous human cells. This odor (气味) was then associated with a reward of sugar. In a second step, the researchers exposed the ants to two different odors. One was a new healthy smell and the second was the smell of the cancerous cells. The test showed ants can tell the two kinds of smell successfully.
The researchers exposed the ants to different cancerous cells in the next test. They found that ants distinguish between two cancerous cells. After training, Formica fusca ants are able to detect organic compounds (合成物) given off by cancerous cells.
This isn’t the first time that scientists have used the animal sense of smell to locate cancerous cells. “Dogs’ noses are well suited for medical diagnosis (诊断) and used for the detection of cancer,” the researchers explained. However, training them requires several months to a year. On the other hand, insects can be easily raised, they are inexpensive, they have a very well-developed smelling system and hundreds of individuals can be conditioned with very few trials.
The approach could potentially be adapted to a range of other complex odor detection tasks including the detection of explosives, spoiled food, or other diseases, including malaria, infections, and diabetes (糖尿病).
24．What can we learn from the first paragraph
A．Ants can distinguish cancerous cells owing to their smell
B．Researchers found all ants have the ability to tell cancerous cells
C．Formica fusca was used in clinical settings to locate cancerous cells
D．Researchers found that ants have a better sense of smell than dogs.
25．What is the purpose of the second study
A．To show ants have the ability to tell healthy from cancerous cells.
B．To prove that ants can be used to cure cancers.
C．To show ants have the ability to distinguish two different kinds of cancerous cells.
D．To improve ants’ accuracy in telling cancerous cells.
26．What does the underlined word mean
A．controlled. B．distinguished. C．trained. D．fed.
27．Where is the text most likely from
A．A brochure B．A guidebook. C．A novel D．A magazine.
C
Dogs are often called as “man's best friend”, MacKenzie, a four-pound Chihuahua （吉娃娃）, was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020.
In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane, the country's first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals. Often called the “Oscars for dogs”, the award recognizes dogs who make extremely great contributions to society.
The competition of 2020 attracted over 400 entries（参赛者）from across the country. These heroic dogs have gone above the call of duty, saving lives, comforting the ill and aged and reminding us of the powerful, age-old ties between animals and people. While all were impressive, it was tiny MacKenzie who won the judges' hearts.
MacKenzie's growth was not easy. Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,” said her caretaker.
A life-saving operation performed in 2014 gave MacKenzie the ability to eat independently. The seven-year-old chihuahua is now working for the Mia Foundation, an organization that rescues and nurses animals with inborn disabilities. The chihuahua does an excellent job and has raised various animals. She plays nurse, cleans, comforts and hugs them, acting as their mother and teaching them how to socialize, play and have good manners.
In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people. Her heartwarming and inspiring story makes MacKenzie a worthy receiver of America's top dog honor.
28．What can we infer about the American Hero Dog Competition
A．It was first held in 2010 B．It was held to honor caretakers of dogs.
C．It takes place every ten years. D．It was started by a charitable organization.
29．With what quality did MacKenzie win the award
A．Talent and bravery B．Friendliness and care.
C．Courage and selflessness. D．Confidence and independence.
30．In which aspect can students benefit from MacKenzie's visits
A．Learning from failures. B．Understanding the disabled.
C．Valuing physical health. D．Developing practical ability.
31．What's the best title for the text
A．Dogs Are Man's Best Friends. B．Treat Dogs the Way We Want to Be Treated.
C．Touching Stories between MacKenzie and People D．2020 American Hero Dog: A Tiny Chihuahua.
D
Scientists, psychologists and English academics at Liverpool University have found that reading the works of the classical writers like Shakespeare and Wordsworth has a great effect on the mind, catches the reader’s attention and triggers moments of self-examination.
Using a special machine, they monitored the brain activity of 30 volunteers as they read works by William Shakespeare, William Wordsworth, T.S. Eliot and others.
In the first part of the research, the brain activity of 30 volunteers was monitored as they read passages from Shakespeare’s plays, including King Lear, Othello, Coriolanus and Macbeth, and again as they read the text rewritten in a simpler form or modern language.
While reading the common texts, normal levels of electrical activity were shown in their brains. When they read the works of Shakespeare, however, the levels of activity jumped because of his use of words which were unfamiliar to them. The result of the test showed that the more challenging passages cause a greater degree of electrical activity in the brain than the common ones.
Scientists went on to study the brain activity as it responded to each word and recorded how it lit up as the readers came across unusual words, surprising phrases or difficult sentences in the classical works. As a result, this lightening up process of the mind lasted longer than that when volunteers read common texts, encouraging further reading.
The research also found that reading poetry especially increases activity in the right hemisphere (半球) of the brain, an area connected with “autobiographical memory”, driving the readers to think carefully about their own experiences based on what they have read. The academics said this meant the classical works of literature are more useful than self-help books.
Philip Davis, an English professor who has worked on the study in the university’s magnetic resonance center, announced this week: “Classical literature acts like a rocket-booster to the brain, which provides extra power for the brain. You may never imagine how powerful it is. The research shows such kind of literature can create new thoughts and connections in the young and the old.”
32．The underlined word “triggers” in Paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to“_______”.
A．stops B．keeps
C．interrupts D．causes
33．Which of the following is NOT true about reading classical literature
A．It’s helpful for readers to come up with new ideas.
B．It’s an activity that is suitable for people of all ages.
C．It makes readers’ electrical activity of brain return to normal.
D．It makes readers’ brain more active than reading common texts.
34．From the research, we can learn that _______.
A．poetry increases left-brain activity more than other literary forms
B．the readers prefer Shakespeare’s works to the other writers’works
C．the words of classical works make it hard for volunteers to read further
D．reading classical works produces a good and long-lasting effect on the mind
35．What does the author mainly tell us in this passage
A．Classical works help the brain develop better.
B．Poetry is useful for developing people’s brain.
C．Common books are unpopular anymore.
D．Shakespeare’s plays are worth reading.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2. 5分，满分12. 5分）
根据下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Four Health Tips for Students
As a student, it is important that you take all of the necessary steps to take care of yourself. 36 , learning does not come as easily as it should.
Eat healthy foods.
You may eat a lot of junk food, especially during exams when you don’t have enough time to prepare healthy meals. 37 . Don’t ignore breakfast. And don’t eat large meals in the middle of the night. Eat a piece of fruit between classes, and make sure that your healthy diet includes plenty of protein and fiber.
Watch for signs of depression.
38 . But it doesn’t have to be. You need to be watchful for the signs of depression and avoid using drugs and alcohol. Make sure that you have a good support system that includes friends, family members, and school resources.
39 .
We all need to have at least a half an hour of exercise each day in order to be healthy. Even if you are busy, it is still important that you take the time to exercise.
Get enough sleep.
It is common for students to not get enough sleep. Actually you have many things to do, however, you need your sleep, which is going to affect your studies. Make sure that you have a regular bedtime every night. 40 .
A．And don’t drink coffee before going to bed
B．Don’t exercise before sleeping
C．Take time to learn about healthy eating
D．If you get sick
E．Sometimes getting sick may let you lose the good chances of your working career
F．Depression is a common problem among students
G．Get plenty of exercise
第三部分 语言知识运用
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Bad Dreams Are Good!
Most of us dream, whether we remember them or not. What are dreams for A handful of 41 dominate. Sigmund Freud famously maintained that they reveal hidden truths and wishes. More recent research suggests that they may help us process intense emotions, or perhaps sort through and strengthen memories, or 42 random neuron（神经元） activity, or prepare responses to threatening situations. Others argue that dreams have no evolutionary function, but simply 43 personal concerns.
Despite being largely unsupported by 44 , Freud’s view maintains a strong following around the world. Researchers found that students in the U.S., South Korea, and India were much more likely to say that dreams reveal hidden truths than to accept better 45 theories. In the same study, respondents said that dreaming about a plane crash would cause them more 46 than an official warning about a terrorist attack. Even if dreams can't foretell the future, they seem to 47 our shared fascinations. The majority of dreams occur during REM sleep （深度睡眠） cycles, of which the average person has four or five a night.
A study of Canadian university students found the most common dream topics include school, falling, being chased, and arriving too late for something. For all the commonalities dreams 48 , they vary across time and culture — people who grew up watching black-and-white TV are more likely to dream in black and white. A 1958 study 49 that compared with Japanese people, Americans dreamed more about being locked up, losing a loved one, finding money, being 50 dressed or encountering a mad person. Japanese people were more likely to dream about school, trying repeatedly to do something, being paralyzed with fear, or “wild, violent beasts.” If human dreams sound 51 , bear in mind that even negative ones can have positive effects.
In a study of students taking a French medical school entrance exam, 60 percent of the dreams they had beforehand 52 a problem with the exam, such as being late or leaving an answer blank. But those who reported 53 about the exam, even bad ones, did better on it than those who didn’t. So the next time you dream about an education related experience in which you are unable to answer the questions or solve a problem, don’t 54 : It’s probably totally meaningless. Then again, your brain might be practicing so you'll be 55 if such an event ever comes to pass.
41．A．symptoms B．reviews C．conflicts D．theories
42．A．take place of B．make peace with C．make sense of D．come up with
43．A．exemplify B．dramatize C．horrify D．recognize
44．A．evidence B．information C．qualification D．inquiry
45．A．assumed B．connected C．confirmed D．realized
46．A．curiosity B．anxiety C．fancy D．reluctance
47．A．expect B．endure C．expose D．employ
48．A．exhibit B．explain C．supply D．identify
49．A．diagnosed B．dismissed C．denied D．determined
50．A．unnecessarily B．independently C．inappropriately D．impersonally
51．A．puzzling B．exciting C．depressing D．amusing
52．A．revealed B．guaranteed C．traced D．involved
53．A．grades B．concerns C．dreams D．memories
54．A．hesitate B．worry C．pause D．laugh
55．A．ready B．eager C．nervous D．curious
第二节：（共10个小题；每小题1. 5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Emerging evidence in humans suggests a 56 (typical) Western high-fat, high-sugar junk food diet can quickly weaken your brain's appetite control.
After offering volunteers a week-long binge (大吃大喝) of waffles, milkshakes and similarly rich foods, researchers in Australia found young and healthy ones scored worse on memory tests and experienced a 57 (great) desire to eat junk food, even when they were already full.
The findings suggest something is special in the hippocampus (海马体)-a region of the brain 58 supports memory and helps to regulate appetite. When we are full, the hippocampus is thought to quieten down our memories of delicious food, thereby 59 (reduce) our appetite. When it’s interrupted, 60 control can be seriously damaged. Over the years, extensive research on 61 (mouse) has found the function of the hippocampus is very sensitive to junk food, but recently this has been observed only in young and healthy humans.
In 2017, after a week of Western-style breakfasts of 62 (toast) sandwiches and milkshakes, researchers found participants performed worse on learning and memory tests which are typically dependent 63 the hippocampus.
Now, in this latest study the scientists of the team 64 (find) that not only do such high-fat, high-sugar diets impair memory in humans, but they appear to directly affect our ability 65 (control) our appetite.
第四部分写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
66．假定你是李华，你的好朋友Lily在期末考试来临时感到学习压力很大。请你按照以下要点给她写一封电子邮件，帮助她放松身心。内容包括：
1.保持积极的学习态度；
2.制定学习合理的学习计划；
3.有困难向老师和同学求助。
注意：
1.词数100左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
提示信息：positive attitude to study积极的学习态度 turn to sb. for help求助某人
Dear Lily
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25分)
67．阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成 一篇完整的短文。
I yawned (打哈欠)as I got off the last step of the bus. I had woken early that morning, and had not been able to sleep on the long ride from Riverside High, thinking about that day’s race, the Eye Opener. I had never raced in a state-wide race before. Over thirty high school teams ran, along with quite a few colleges. The rest of my team and I unloaded the bus, and we relaxed and waited for our race patiently.
“Start warming up,” our coach told us, roughly forty-five minutes after we arrived. After finishing our stretches, we headed over to the starting line, eager for the race to begin.
The starter walked to the middle of the field. “There will be two commands,” his voice boomed, ‘‘Runners set, then the gun. If you hear another shot, return to the starting line to start again. ” My heart raced as I got my legs ready to race.
“Runners set!” the starter shouted Bam! The gun fired, and he rushed out of our way. Adrenaline (肾上腺素)rushed through my body as I raced through the mass of runners. As I rounded the first turn, my schoolmates greeted me with heartening shouts. Then, in what felt like only one minute, I arrived at the one mile mark.
“6’10”, a man declared as I ran by. I tried to ignore him, but my legs began to bum as I realized I had run a mile and still had two to go. I slowed down my pace, for I knew the second mile was the worst of all three. Minutes later, I felt horrible. My legs ached, feeling like lead blocks. My vision was clouded as sweat dropped down into my eyes, and my arms felt as if they would fall off if I swung them one more time. Just as I almost reached my limit, a boy passed me. He also seemed to have lost strength but soon he was a little ahead of me.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I gathered up my strength to speed up but suddenly fell to the ground.
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In the last mile, seeing the athletes passing us one by one, I asked the boy to run without me.
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1．A
W: I’m sorry I’m late for work,Mr.Brown. M: This is the second time you’ve been late this week.If you’re late once more,I’ll fire you from my shop.
2．C
W: I heard you've sold your car. You don't need one now
M: Not really. I've never liked driving anyway. Now we've moved to a place near the underground railway station. And transport now is not a problem for me.
3．C
M:Shall we run around the park or go for a bike ride
M:It makes no difference to me.They are both good activities.
4．A
W: I hear American pay more attention to exact times. They’re very punctual people.
M: Yes, especially North Americans. If you’re more than thirty minutes late, you have to apologize and explain what delayed you.
W: Our appointment with the manager is for three-fifteen. My watch says three-thirty. I’m sure we’re late.
5．A
W:Hi,you guys,could you two stop playing on the working machines It’s not a tool you know.
M:Oh,sorry,we were just trying it out.What is it for
W:If you are not going to buy it,you shouldn’t use it.
M:Well.We don’t know whether we’re going to buy it,if we don’t try it,do we
6．B 7．C
W: How is your tennis course, Jim
M: It is excellent. My coach is friendly and experienced.
W: I see. I’d like to take the course, too. Is it very expensive
M: Um, the full price in summer was 270 dollars, but they offered me a 10% discount because I’m a student. In autumn, it costs only 185 dollars now.
W: Really It seems to be a good time to take it now.
M: You’re right.
W: Well, what did you do in the evenings during the course
M: We sometimes watched videos of tennis matches, but we had a small party last night. We sang and danced.
It was an unforgettable evening.
8．C 9．B 10．B
W: Is that a new backpack Where did you get it
M: Yes. My parents bought it for me. I love it, because it has a lot of room. I can hold all my books and papers for class. My old backpack which my brother gave me as a gift was too small, and things always fell out of it.
W: That’s great. It looks like it’s made of strong cloth, too. It won’t be worn out easily. I get annoyed because my backpack always gets a hole because of the weight of my books, and I have to fix it!
M: I’m sorry! I like the lovely blue color of yours, though.
W: Thank you.
11．A 12．B 13．B 14．B
M: You took part in the annual city marathon last week! That's awesome! I didn't know you are an athlete!
W: Thank you, but it's just a hobby. Marathon allows me to escape from my tiring work at the law office.
M: What about the race Did you complete the whole course
W: I ran a half marathon- about 13 miles altogether. It took me about 2 hours.
M: Oh, I couldn't even picture myself running that long, especially in such hot windless days.
W: The race started at 8 o'clock, and luckily there were enough clouds the whole morning.
M: Did you carry any supplies with you
W: No, the volunteers would provide us with enough supplies along the path. It wasn't as tough as you think. Would you like to join me next year
M: Er, I think I can help distribute the supplies and cheer for the athletes.
W: That's a great idea.
15．A 16．B 17．B
W: Oh, what a day! The hospital was so busy. No sooner had the doctors seen one patient than they had to see another.
M: You need to sit down and relax.
W: I think I might go straight to bed. What time is it
M: 8:00 p.m.
W: That means I started work 14 hours ago. No wonder I’m tired. The other nurses are the same.
M: Why was it so busy
W: The emergency teams kept bringing more people in. I’ve never seen anything like that.
M: Was there an accident
W: No, it was just one of those days.
18．A 19．C 20．A
Hello,I’d like to introduce you to the rainforest cafe.Our world-famous restaurant chain is designed with the South American rainforests in mind.From the first step inside,our guests are greeted with sounds of rainforest animals like monkeys and parrots.
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21．A 22．C 23．D
21．细节理解题。根据Pillow Speakers中“But this little flat speaker is placed under the pillow, and the sound can only be heard by the person resting on the pillow.( 但是这个扁平的小扬声器是放在枕头下面的，只有躺在枕头上的人才能听到声音。)”可知，pillow speakers的特别之处在于只有躺在枕头上的人才能听到声音，所以不会打扰到其他人。故选A。
22．细节理解题。根据Key Finder中“If you drop your keys, the key finder app keeps track of the last place your keys were and displays the location on the map.( 如果你丢失了你的钥匙，key finder 应用程序跟踪你的钥匙最后的位置，并显示在地图上的位置。)”可知，如果你不记得你把钥匙放在哪里了，key finder 程序会告诉你钥匙最后的位置。故选C。
23．推理判断解题。根据E-Skateboard中“For a friend who used to skateboard as a teen but has got a bit out-of-shape over the years, how about an electric skateboard ( 对于一个十几岁就玩滑板但多年来有点走样的朋友来说，电动滑板怎么样 )”， Pillow Speakers中“With earphones, the cable (耳机线) can be uncomfortable to sleep on.( 有了耳机，戴着耳机线睡觉会很不舒服。)”， Key Finder中“If you drop your keys, the key finder app keeps track of the last place your keys were and displays the location on the map.( 如果你丢失了你的钥匙，key finder 应用程序跟踪你的钥匙最后的位置，并显示在地图上的位置。)”和TV Back Lights中“These LED strips solve that problem and make your movie experience even more enjoyable.( 这些LED灯条解决了这个问题，让你的电影体验更愉快。)”可知，因为这四种礼品都和高科技有关，所以这四个礼物都是高科技礼物。故选D。
24．A 25．C 26．C 27．D
24．细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) discovered that ant species Formica fusca (丝光褐林蚁) has a well developed sense of smell. It was able to tell cancerous cells from healthy cells in humans, thanks to their sense of smell. But more clinical tests must be carried out before they could be used in clinical settings like hospitals, the team said. They suggest that in future, ants could turn out to be better at dogs when it comes to locating cancerous cells in humans.(来自法国国家科学研究中心(CNRS)的研究人员发现，丝光褐林蚁具有发达的嗅觉。它能够区分人类身上的癌细胞和健康细胞。但该团队表示，在将其用于医院等临床环境之前，必须进行更多的临床试验。他们认为，在未来，蚂蚁可能会比狗更擅长定位人类体内的癌细胞。)”可知因为具有较强的嗅觉，所以蚂蚁能够区分人类身上的癌细胞和健康细胞。故选A项。
25．推理判断题。根据文章第二段“The researchers exposed the ants to different cancerous cells in the next test. They found that ants distinguish between two cancerous cells. After training, Formica fusca ants are able to detect organic compounds (合成物) given off by cancerous cells.(在接下来的测试中，研究人员将蚂蚁暴露在不同的癌细胞中。他们发现蚂蚁能区分两种癌细胞。经过训练，丝光褐林蚁能够检测出癌细胞释放的有机化合物。)”可知在第二次研究中研究人员将蚂蚁暴露在两种不同的癌细胞中，结果发现蚂蚁可以辨别出两种不同的癌细胞，所以可以推断第二项研究的目的是为了来显示蚂蚁有能力区分两种不同类型的癌细胞。故选C项。
26．词句猜测题。根据划线词之前““Dogs’ noses are well suited for medical diagnosis (诊断) and used for the detection of cancer,” the researchers explained.However, training them requires several months to a year. On the other hand, insects can be easily raised, they are inexpensive, they have a very well-developed smelling system and hundreds of individuals (研究人员解释说：“狗的鼻子非常适合医学诊断，并用于检测癌症。”然而，培训它们需要几个月到一年的时间。另一方面，昆虫很容易被饲养，它们价格便宜，它们有一个非常发达的嗅觉系统和数百个个体)”以及划线词之后“with very few trials(只有很少的实验)”可以推测相对于狗所需要的长期训练而言，因为昆虫的嗅觉比较发达，所以几百只昆虫经过很少的实验即训练就可以达到理想的效果，所以此处划线词的意思和C项trained意思相近。故选C项。
27．推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS) discovered that ant species Formica fusca (丝光褐林蚁) has a well developed sense of smell. It was able to tell cancerous cells from healthy cells in humans, thanks to their sense of smell. But more clinical tests must be carried out before they could be used in clinical settings like hospitals, the team said.(来自法国国家科学研究中心(CNRS)的研究人员发现，蚁群具有发达的嗅觉。由于人类的嗅觉，它能够区分癌细胞和健康细胞。但该团队表示，在将其用于医院等临床环境之前，必须进行更多的临床试验。)”以及文章的其他段落的内容可知本文是在围绕着研究人员的最近的一项研究成果来展开，所以文章最有可能来自于科学期刊或杂志。故选D项。
28．D 29．C 30．B 31．D
28．推理判断题。根据第二段“In its tenth year in 2020 the annual contest is the brainchild of American Humane, the country's first national charitable organization founded for the safety and well-being of animals.（到2020年，这个一年一度的比赛已经举办了10年，它是美国人道主义协会的创意。美国人道主义协会是美国首个为动物安全和福祉而成立的全国性慈善组织。）”可知，美国英雄狗大赛是由一个慈善组织发起的。故选D项。
29．推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Born with a mouth disability, she had to be fed through a tube（管子）for the first year of her life. Despite her own struggles, she always seemed to think more of other animals in need. “Never have I seen such a will to live. Though sick, she carefully looked after the baby animals at the rescue（救助）center,” said her caretaker.（MacKenzie生来就有口腔缺陷，在它出生的第一年，它必须通过管子进食。尽管它自己也很挣扎，但它似乎总是为其他需要帮助的动物着想。它的照顾者说：“我从未见过这样的求生意志。虽然生病了，但它在救援中心仔细地照顾着动物宝宝。”）”可知，MacKenzie天生嘴有缺陷，在极其艰难的情况下，它奋力抗争活了下来，可知它是很勇敢的；尽管它生病了，但它小心翼翼地照顾动物救援中心的小动物，总是更多地考虑其他需要帮助的动物，可知它是非常无私的。所以它是用勇气和无私赢得了这个奖项。故选C项。
30．细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“In addition to her role as an animal caretaker, MacKenzie also visits schools to educate kids about the importance of accepting physical differences in both animals and people.（除了担任动物管理员，MacKenzie还拜访学校，教育孩子们接受动物和人的身体差异的重要性。）”可知，MacKenzie 对学校的访问可使学生们进一步的了解残疾人。故选B项。
31．主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Dogs are often called as “man's best friend”, MacKenzie, a four-pound Chihuahua （吉娃娃）, was named winner of the 2020 American Hero Dog Competition on October 19, 2020.（狗通常被称为“人类最好的朋友”，4磅重的吉娃娃狗MacKenzie于2020年10月19日赢得了2020年美国英雄狗比赛的冠军。）”以及全文内容可知，文章主要讲述的是4磅重的吉娃娃狗MacKenzie于2020年10月19日赢得了2020年美国英雄狗比赛的冠军的事。D选项“2020 American Hero Dog: A Tiny Chihuahua.（2020年美国英雄狗：一只小吉娃娃。）”概括文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选D项。
32．D 33．C 34．D 35．A
32．词义猜测题。根据上文Scientists, psychologists and English academics at Liverpool University have found that reading the works of the classical writers like Shakespeare and Wordsworth has a great effect on the mind, catches the reader’s attention and可知英国利物浦大学的科学家、心理学家和英国学者发现，阅读莎士比亚和华兹华斯等古典作家的作品对心理有很大影响，引起读者的注意，并引发自我反省的时刻。由此可知，划线单词意思为“引发”。故选D。
33．细节理解题。根据第四段中The result of the test showed that the more challenging passages cause a greater degree of electrical activity in the brain than the common ones.可知测试结果表明，较具挑战性的段落比普通段落在大脑中产生更大程度的电活动。由此可知，关于阅读古典文学，C选项“古典文学使读者的大脑电活动恢复正常”表述不正确，故选C。
34．细节理解题。根据倒数第三段中As a result, this lightening up process of the mind lasted longer than that when volunteers read common texts, encouraging further reading.可知因此，与志愿者阅读普通文本相比，大脑的这种放松过程持续的时间更长，从而鼓励他们继续阅读。由此可知，研究表明阅读经典作品对大脑产生了一个良好的和持久的影响。故选D。
35．主旨大意题。根据第一段Scientists, psychologists and English academics at Liverpool University have found that reading the works of the classical writers like Shakespeare and Wordsworth has a great effect on the mind, catches the reader’s attention and triggers moments of self-examination.可知英国利物浦大学的科学家、心理学家和英语学者发现，阅读莎士比亚和华兹华斯等古典作家的作品对心智有很大影响，能抓住读者的注意力，引发他们自我反省的时刻。结合文章还介绍了这项研究进行的过程，以及最后的研究表明阅读经典作品对大脑产生了一个良好的和持久的影响。以及其他人对此的看法。由此可知，作者在这篇文章中主要告诉了我们经典著作有助于大脑更好地发育。故选A。
36．D 37．C 38．F 39．G 40．A
36．上文“As a student, it is important that you take all of the necessary steps to take care of yourself. (作为一个学生，采取一切必要的措施来照顾好自己是很重要的。)”指出大学生要采取一切必要的措施来照顾自己，这是很重要的。下文“learning does not come as easily as it should.(学习并不像它应该来的那样容易。)”是主句，前后无连词，空处应该是一个状语从句，D项“If you get sick(如果你生病了)”符合，如果你生病了，就无法学习，所以你应该采取一切必要措施来照顾自己，此处来强调说明上文“采取一切必要的措施来照顾好自己是很重要的”，故选D。
37．下文“Don’t ignore breakfast. And don’t eat large meals in the middle of the night. Eat a piece of fruit between classes, and make sure that your healthy diet includes plenty of protein and fiber.(别忘了吃早餐。不要在半夜吃大餐。在课间吃一片水果，确保你的健康饮食包括大量的蛋白质和纤维。)”指出要健康饮食，由此可知，空处应该引起下文，C项“Take time to learn about healthy eating(花点时间学习健康饮食)”符合，引起下文要健康饮食的话题，故选C。
38．根据小标题“Watch for signs of depression.(注意抑郁的迹象。)”可知，本段主要介绍要当心抑郁，F项“Depression is a common problem among students(抑郁症是学生中普遍存在的问题)”符合本段主题，同时引起下文，下文“But it doesn’t have to be. You need to be watchful for the signs of depression and avoid using drugs and alcohol. (但不一定非得如此。你需要注意抑郁的迹象，避免使用药物和酒精。)”指出要注意抑郁的迹象，故选F。
39．设空处是本段小标题。根据下文“We all need to have at least a half an hour of exercise each day in order to be healthy. Even if you are busy, it is still important that you take the time to exercise.(为了保持健康，我们每天都需要至少锻炼半个小时。即使你很忙，花时间锻炼身体也是很重要的。)”可知，本段主要介绍了要花时间锻炼，G项“Get plenty of exercise(多做运动)”能概括本段内容，故选G。
40．根据本段标题“Get enough sleep.(要有足够的睡眠)”可知，本段主要讲的是要有充足的睡眠，上文“Make sure that you have a regular bedtime every night. (确保你每晚都有固定的就寝时间。)”讲的是如何做才能确保足够的睡眠，空处应该也是讲的如何做才能确保足够的睡眠，A项“And don’t drink coffee before going to bed(睡觉前不要喝咖啡)”符合，故选A。
41．D 42．C 43．B 44．A 45．C 46．B 47．C 48．A 49．D 50．C 51．C 52．D 53．C 54．B 55．A
41．考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们为什么会做梦？有几个理论的解释占主导地位。A. symptoms症状；B. reviews评论；C. conflicts冲突；D. theories理论。根据下文“Sigmund Freud famously maintained that they reveal hidden truths and wishes.”（弗洛伊德的著名理论认为，梦揭示了我们内心深处隐藏的真相和欲望。）可知下文中开始讲述这几个理论。故选D。
42．考查动词固定搭配。句意：或者帮我们理解随机的神经元活动。A. take place of代替；B. make peace with跟上节奏；C. make sense of理解；D. come up with想出。根据下文“or prepare responses to threatening situations.”（帮助我们预演对危险情景的反应。）可知先要理解神经元的活动。故选C。
43．考查动词词义辨析。句意：只是把我们个人所关心的事戏剧化了。A. exemplify简化；B. dramatize戏剧化；C. horrify使震惊；D. recognize意识到，辨认出，认可。根据下文“A study of Canadian university students found the most common dream topics include school, falling, being chased, and arriving too late for something.”（一项针对加拿大大学生的研究发现，最常见的做梦的主题包括上学，摔倒，被追赶以及迟到。）可知梦被戏剧化了。故选B。
44．考查名词词义辨析。句意：尽管弗洛伊德的理论没有得到大量研究证据的支持。A. evidence证据；B. information信息；C. qualification资格；D. inquiry咨询。根据本句中“despite尽管”以及下文“Freud’s view maintains a strong following around the world.”（弗洛伊德的观点依然在全世界有着众多坚定跟随者。可知此处前后句形成转折的关系，虽然没有得到大量研究证据，但是仍然有很多跟随者。故选A。
45．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：美国，韩国，印度的学生更愿意接受梦揭示了我们内心深处隐藏的真相而不是接受一个更坚定的理论。A. assumed假定的；B. connected联系的；C. confirmed坚定的；D. realized意识到的。根据上文“Despite being largely unsupported by 　　4　　, Freud’s view maintains a strong following around the world.”（尽管弗洛伊德的理论没有得到大量研究证据的支持，弗洛伊德的观点依然在全世界有着众多坚定跟随者。）可知学生们更相信梦揭示了我们内心深处隐藏的真相而不是接受一个更坚定的理论。故选C。
46．考查名词词义辨析。句意：调查者说梦到飞机出事故会导致他们比官员警告有恐怖袭击更让他们焦虑。A. curiosity好奇；B. anxiety焦虑；C. fancy幻想；D. reluctance不情愿。根据“an official warning about a terrorist attack”可知，飞机出事故和恐怖袭击都是让人焦虑的事。故选B。
47．考查动词词义辨析。句意：即使梦不能预示未来，但似乎能暴露我们共同的爱好。A. expect期望；B. endure忍受；C. expose暴露；D. employ雇佣。根据上文“Sigmund Freud famously maintained that they reveal hidden truths and wishes. ”（弗洛伊德的著名理论认为，梦揭示了我们内心深处隐藏的真相和欲望。）可知，梦能暴露我们共同的爱好。故选C。
48．考查动词词义辨析。句意：对于梦所展现的所有共性而言，它们会随着时间变化而变化。A. exhibit展示；B. explain解释；C. supply提供；D. identify识别。根据上文“A study of Canadian university students found the most common dream topics include school, falling, being chased, and arriving too late for something.”（一项针对加拿大大学生的研究发现，最常见的做梦的主题包括上学，摔倒，被追赶以及迟到。）可知这是梦展现的共性。故选A。
49．考查动词词义辨析。句意：一份1958年的研究发现，与日本人相比，美国人更多会梦到被锁住、失去挚爱、找到钱、衣着不恰当或者遇到精神失常的人。A. diagnosed诊断；B. dismissed不予理会，解雇；C. denied否认；D. determined查明，确定。根据后半句“that compared with Japanese people, Americans dreamed more about being locked up…”（与日本人相比，美国人更多会梦到被锁住……）可知这是研究结论。故应为查明，发现。故选D。
50．考查副词词义辨析。句意：一份1958年的研究发现，与日本人相比，美国人更多会梦到被锁住、失去挚爱、找到钱、衣着不恰当或者遇到精神失常的人。A. unnecessarily没有必要地；B. independently独立地；C. inappropriately不恰当地；D. impersonally冷淡地。根据空格后dressed可知此处指衣着不恰当，故选C。
51．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：如果人类的梦听起来有点令人沮丧的。A. puzzling令人困惑的；B. exciting令人兴奋的；C. depressing令人沮丧的；D. amusing令人开心的。根据后半句“bear in mind that even negative ones can have positive effects.”（请记住即使是负面的梦也会产生积极的影响。）可知前半句描述的梦是负面的，令人沮丧的。故选C。
52．考查动词词义辨析。句意：学生们考试前所做的梦有百分之六十都是涉及考试。A. revealed揭示；B. guaranteed确保；C. traced追踪；D. involved涉及。根据后文“such as being late or leaving an answer blank.”（例如迟到或有题目没做。）可知都是涉及到考试的梦。故选D。
53．考查名词词义辨析。句意：但是那些梦到考试的学生，即使做的是噩梦，考试成绩也比没梦到考试的学生要好。A. grades年级；B. concerns关心；C. dreams梦；D. memories记忆。根据上文“60 percent of the dreams they had beforehand 　　12　　 a problem with the exam,”（学生们考试前所做的梦有百分之六十都是涉及考试。）可知此处指梦。故选C。
54．考查动词词义辨析。句意：所以如果下次你梦到了糟糕的经历，别担心：它可能完全没有意义。A. hesitate犹豫；B. worry担心；C. pause停止；D. laugh笑。根据本后半句“It’s probably totally meaningless.”（它可能完全没有意义。）可知，让你不要担心。故选B。
55．考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这样你会对要发生的事有所准备。A. ready准备好的；B. eager渴望的；C. nervous焦虑的；D. curious好奇的。根据上文“your brain might be practicing”（你的大脑在进行预演）可知，这样你会有所准备。故选A。
56．typically 57．greater 58．that/which 59．reducing 60．the 61．mice 62．toasted 63．on 64．has found 65．to control
56．考查副词。句意：人类的新证据表明，典型的西方高脂肪、高糖垃圾食品饮食会迅速削弱大脑的食欲控制。分析句意可知，typical修饰western，western是形容词，应用副词typically修饰。故填typically。
57．考查形容词。句意：澳大利亚的研究人员为志愿者提供了为期一周的华夫饼、奶昔和类似的丰富食物后，发现年轻健康的志愿者在记忆测试中得分更差，即使已经吃饱了，他们也更渴望吃垃圾食品。根据句意可知，此处应使用great的比较级来指代他们的食欲增加。故填greater。
58．考查关系词。句意：研究结果表明，海马体是大脑里的一个区域，里面中有一种特殊的物质支持记忆，有助于调节食欲。分析句子结构可知，a region of the brain 是hippocampus的同位语，此句的谓语是suggest，故supports是从句的谓语，先行词是hippocampus，在从句中做主语，故填that或者which。
59．考查非谓语。句意：当我们吃饱时，海马体被认为可以平静我们对美味食物的记忆，从而降低我们的食欲。分析句子结构可知reduce在句中应用非谓语动词作结果状语，应用现在分词。故填reducing。
60．考查冠词。句意：如果中断，这种控制可能会严重受损。根据上文可知，control是第二次提及，故用定冠词the。故填the。
61．考查名词。句意：多年来，对老鼠的广泛研究发现，海马体的功能对垃圾食品非常敏感，但最近仅在年轻和健康的人类中观察到这种情况。从句意可知，mouse应使用复数形式。故填mice。
62．考查形容词。句意：2017年，在吃了一周的烤三明治和奶昔的西式早餐后，研究人员发现参与者在学习和记忆测试中表现较差，而学习和记忆测试通常依赖于海马体。根据句意可知，“烤三明治”是完成的状态，故用过去分词。故填toasted。
63．考查介词。句意：2017年，在吃了一周的烤三明治和奶昔的西式早餐后，研究人员发现参与者在学习和记忆测试中表现较差，而学习和记忆测试通常依赖于海马体。根据固定用法be dependent on，意为“依靠，依赖”。故填on。
64．考查动词时态。句意：现在，在这项最新的研究中，该团队的科学家们发现，这种高脂肪、高糖的饮食不仅会损害人类的记忆力，而且似乎会直接影响我们控制食欲的能力。根据句意可知，这项研究从过去到现在一直没有中断，而且有发现，对现在产生了影响，应用现在完成时。故填has found。
65．考查不定式。句意：现在，在这项最新的研究中，该团队的科学家们发现，这种高脂肪、高糖的饮食不仅会损害人类的记忆力，而且似乎会直接影响我们控制食欲的能力。ability to do sth,是习惯性用法，意为“做某事的能力”。故填 to control。
66．Dear Lily，
I’m sorry to know that you have pressure in face of the final exam recently. But don’t worry about it too many. Now, let me give you some advice .
Firstly, I think it is very important for you to have a positive attitude to study. Besides, you need to make good plans for your study, which will help you improve your grades little by little. Last but not least, if you have any difficulty, you can turn to your teachers and classmates for help.
I hope my suggestions will help you . Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
67． I gathered up my strength to speed up but suddenly fell to the ground. My world was clouded by total darkness. How I wish the ground to crack and swallow me! I could feel everybody was staring at me, widening their mouths and not being able to utter a word. The sudden silence brought sharp pain in my knees and “failure” was the only word flashing in my mind. Then the silence was broken by a deep voice, “You won’t give up so easily, will you ” The boy ahead of me turned back and pulled me up. “Let’s run to the finishing line together!” The second mile saw its end while we ran shoulder to shoulder.
In the last mile, seeing the athletes passing us one by one, I asked the boy to rum without me. “You can win a place if you go by yourself.” I looked at him in the eyes with sweat blurring my sight. The boy breathing heavily, drops of sweat rolled down his face. He shook his head saying,“Winning a place is not that important, isn’t it ”. Then we smiled at each other as if we had been the only runners. The last mile seemed shorter and we were relieved when we passed the finishing line together with thunderous applause. I knew they cheered for us not for winning a race but for something more important.