新乡市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
听力部分录音材料
听力部分。该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
停顿00'10”
现在是听力试音时间。
M:Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you
W:Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I'd phone to find out a bit more.
M:Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It's quite a new club—we have about 50 members at the moment, but we are growing all the time.
W:That sounds interesting. I'm British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. Er, what kinds of events do you organize
M:Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings. W:Could you tell me something about the language evenings
M:Yes. Every day except Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages—you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday—Spanish; Tuesday—Italian; Wednesday—German; and Friday—French. On Thursday we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.
W:Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my French.
M:OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I'll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first month free.
试音到此结束。
听力考试正式开始。
停顿00'10”
请看听力部分第一节。
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
停顿00'02"
例如：现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。停顿00'05"
你将听到以下内容：
M:Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is
W:Yes, it's nine fifteen. 停顿00'02”
你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。停顿00'05"
衬衫的价格为9镑15便士, 所以你选择C项, 并将其标在试卷上。现在, 你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。停顿00'05"
(Text 1)
W:It is very warm this morning, isn't it
M:Yes, the sun is shining, but the wind is strong. The radio warned us of heavy rain in the afternoon.
(Text 2)
W:Hi, Ted, our meeting will start in 30 minutes. I need to copy your report. Can I get it now
M:I am working on the last sentence. Just give me 10 more minutes.
(Text 3)
W:Hi, Mike. I heard you went to the Opera House. How was the opera you saw last Sunday
M:Don't mention it. It was not as good as I expected. I should have watched the live matches at home.
(Text 4)
M:Mary, a recent study on job interviews says the best meeting time is between 9:00 and
11:00 in the morning, and the worst meeting time is after 3:00 in the afternoon.
W:Good news indeed. Mine is at 10:00 am.
M:Oh, you are lucky.
(Text 5)
W:Hello, is that Adams Auto Repair Shop
M:Yes. Can I help you
W:Yes. This is Amanda. I'm calling you about my car. When can I pick it up
M:I'm mending it right now. It'll be ready at 2:00 this afternoon.
第一节到此结束。
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。现在, 你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 6)
W:Paul, what are you doing
M:I'm playing my computer game.
W:Paul, stop playing on that computer. It's late and you'll have to get up early tomorrow morning.
M:I suppose you're right, Mom. The field trip will start at half past eight. I'll set my alarm clock so that I'll have plenty of time to go to school.
W:Good idea. You are going to bed before 10:00, aren't you
M:Yes, Mom.
听下面一段对话, 回答第8和第9两个小题。现在, 你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 7)
W:Hello, customer service. How may I help you today
M:Hello, this is Jack speaking. I noticed something strange on my account. W:Let me see. Your account history shows some purchases.
M:But I haven't made any purchases.
W:Do you have a shared account, by any chance
M:Yes, that's shared by my wife and both of my children. They wouldn't buy things without asking me first.
W:Are you sure, sir In fact, someone is using your computer system right now.
M:Thanks. I got it. My son is at home now. I must go home and I'll have a talk with him. 听下面一段对话, 回答第10至第12三个小题。现在, 你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 8)
W:Good morning, boy. What can I do for you
M:Good morning, Miss. It's my first visit here. I want some books and I need your help. W:Have you got a reader's card Let me have a look.
M:I'm afraid not, but I have my student ID card with me. Is it useful
W:Yes, that is enough. What kind of books are you interested in Here are some popular books.
M:I prefer art and music.
W:Well, let me see. Now we are on the 2nd floor. You need to climb one more floor. There are a lot of music books, especially a collection of classical music composed by Beethoven,
Mozart and Bach, which I think you must like.
M:Thank you. By the way, I also want to look for some magazines and newspapers.
W:Magazines are on the 6th floor. You can look through the open shelves. And newspapers
are just next to them. You can keep books for two months, but magazines and news-papers, only four weeks.
M:Good. Thank you.
听下面一段对话, 回答第13至第16四个小题。现在, 你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 9)
W:I'd like to talk about this watch. It's quite old, nearly sixty years old. It has a leather black band. The face of the watch is white and it's square.
M:Why is this watch special, Helen
W:It's my grandfather's watch.
M:I want to hear the story about it.
W:He came to England more than fifty years ago and this is the watch he was wearing when he arrived here. When he came over here, he didn't have much—just a few pounds in his pocket. But this watch was a present to him from his grandfather, his twenty first birth-day present, so it was really special to him and now it's special to me.
M:Is it very valuable I mean, I know you don't want to sell it but is it worth a lot of money
W:No, not at all. It doesn't even tell the right time! It's just an ordinary watch but it's special to me because it really reminds me of my grandfather.
M:Is your grandfather still alive
W:No, he isn't. He died 2 years ago.
M:So he left the watch to you in his will. W:Yes, it will stay with me all my life.
听下面一段独白, 回答第17至第20四个小题。现在, 你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 10)
M: Hello, teachers and students! Now I have an important announcement to make. There are a few changes that have been made to the visit. So, please pay full attention to what I'm saying next. We still have been arranged to pay a visit to the local museum this weekend, but this time it's on Saturday not on Sunday. We are informed that the museum won't open this Sunday due to some special reasons. And we are going to meet on the playground instead of the school gate at eight o'clock tomorrow morning. We will go directly there by bus. You'd better wear comfortable shoes for long walks in the museum. Please bring a notebook with you and make some notes. We will have a discussion about it in the class meeting next Mon-day. Oh, I nearly forget to remind you of the rules. Don't take pictures of the cultural relics. But if you do want to take a picture, you can do that in front of the museum. And nobody is allowed to touch anything there, or else they will be fined. Have a nice weekend!
第二节到此结束。
现在, 你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。听力部分到此结束。
试题答案
听力：
1～5 BCABA 6～10 BAACA 11～15 BCBCC 16～20 BACCB阅读：
21～23 ABD
A篇：本文是应用文, 介绍了沃顿全球高中生投资比赛的相关信息。
21. A 【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段倒数第二句可知, WInS的功能：参赛者可用它在10周的时间里使用10万美元的虚拟现金买卖股票, 研究投资策略, 建立投资组合等。
22. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段可知, 来自半决赛的前10个团队将进入费城沃顿商学院的全球决赛。由此可知, the Global Finale是级别最高的比赛。
23. D【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段可知, 一旦顾问注册参加比赛, 他们将在特定的平台(WInS)上设置学生团队账户。
24～27 ACBD
B篇：本文是记叙文。文章讲述了作者发现一些无意中被丢弃的照片和其他物品, 尽力寻回其主人的故事。
24. A 【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段最后两句可知, 如果这些东西是作者自己的或者是作者家人的, 作者希望有人把它们还给自己。所以作者把为别人做这件事作为目标。
25. C 【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段和第五段可知, 在作者及其社交媒体上的喜爱者的帮助下, 这盘录像带最终和它的主人见面了。
26. B【解析】细节理解题。根据第六段第一句可知, 当主人再次看到遗失的物品时, 他们的内心是五味杂陈的。
27. D【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段倒数第二句可知, 作者有一些规则, 如果主人不想在网上分享他们的回忆, 作者会删除帖子。
28～31 ADDA
C篇：本文是说明文。文章介绍了高铁的积极作用及其在日本、法国、中国和美国的发展情况。
28. A 【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段可知, 本段主要介绍了高铁的积极作用：推动经济增长, 创造就业机会等。
29. D【解析】推理判断题。根据第二段可知, 此段的目的是将这几个国家的高铁的发展情况与美国的进行对比。
30. D 【解析】词义推测题。根据上下文可知, 美国目前没有参与高铁建设, 其交通主要依赖公路和航空。
31. A 【解析】推理判断题。根据最后两段可知, Scott Sherin认为美国的高铁发展应该采用灵活的、可以适应新的情况的方式。
32～35 DBBC
D篇：本文是说明文。研究发现, 睡眠不足会影响一个人帮助别人的可能性, 可能会导致自私的行为。
32. D 【解析】细节理解题。根据第三段第二句可知, 睡眠不足会影响人们做好事的可能性。
33. B 【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段第一句和第二句可知, 第一项研究关注人们的捐赠行为。
34. B【解析】推理判断题。通读全文可知, 本文的篇章结构为“现象一分析”。
35. C【解析】主旨大意题。通读全文可知, 睡眠不足会影响一个人帮助别人的可能性, 可能会导致自私的行为。
36～40 ADFEG
七选五：本文是说明文。乐观主义是对未来或特定的结果持积极态度。事实证明, 乐观情绪可以缓解焦虑和减少抑郁的风险。
36. A 【解析】It指代上文的one day。A项“那可能是令人兴奋的(一天)”承上启下, 且与下文“那也可能是令人焦虑的(一天)”构成并列关系。
37. D【解析】D项“通常, 乐观是对未来持积极的态度”承接上文并进一步解释上文的optimism的具体含义。
38. F 【解析】F项“当你乐观时, 你也更有可能控制局面”引出下文“这会让你对自己的生活和所发生的事情有更大的掌控力”。
39. E 【解析】E项“这种思维方式有助于减轻压力, 改善心理健康”中的This kind of thinking指代上文的see things from a positive perspective。
40. G【解析】G项“不管你有多乐观, 总会有不好的事情发生”承上启下, 符合文义。
41～45 CBADD 46～50 BABDB 51～55 DACCA
完形填空：本文是记叙文, 介绍了世界上第一位程序员英国女性Ada Lovelace。
41. C【解析】考查名词。通读全文可知, 这里是指第一位电脑程序员。
42. B 【解析】考查动词短语。第一位电脑程序员出现的时间比现代电脑出现的时间早了整整一个世纪。
43. A 【解析】考查名词。Ada成了如今电脑行业女性的偶像。
44. D【解析】考查名词。他们的合作始于19世纪30年代早期。
45. D【解析】考查动词短语。Babbage为第一台计算机起草了一份详细且复杂的计划。
46. B【解析】考查动词。在一次聚会上, 他们俩相遇了。
47. A 【解析】考查名词。起初, 是因为他们俩对数学的热爱。
48. B 【解析】考查动词。两人开始了工作关系, 并最终成为亲密的朋友, 这份友谊一直持续到Ada去世。
49. D 【解析】考查动词。然后, 他展示了这台机器一个不完整的雏形。
50. B 【解析】考查名词。但Ada看到了Analytical Engine真正的潜力, 它不仅仅是一台计算器。
51. D 【解析】考查动词。当使用者向它发送命令时, 这台引擎(Analytical Engine)几乎能执行任何被下达的数学任务。
52. A 【解析】考查动词。解析同上一题。
53. C 【解析】考查动词。Ada甚至写了可以解决复杂数学问题的指令。
54. C【解析】考查名词。每年10月的第二个星期二被定为Ada Lovelace Day, 以纪念在科学、技术、工程和数学领域做出贡献的女性。
55. A 【解析】考查动词。解析同上一题。
56. thoughts 57. increasing 58. professional 59. achievement 60. an
61. Briefly 62. requires 63. to build 64. that/which 65. to语法填空：
56. thoughts 【解析】考查名词复数。根据句意可知, 这里是指他们的思想、心思, 应用其复数形式。
57. increasing 【解析】考查非谓语动词。increase的逻辑主语是it, 且与increase构成主动关系, 所以用v-ing, 表结果。
58. professional 【解析】考查形容词。根据句意可知, 这里要用形容词形式修饰后面的名词。
59. achievement 【解析】考查词性转换。形容词修饰其后面的名词, academic achievement表示“学业成绩”。
60. an 【解析】考查冠词。an average of是固定搭配, 表示“平均数”。
61. Briefly 【解析】考查副词。副词位于句首, 修饰整个句子, briefly表示“简言之”。
62. requires 【解析】考查动词。动名词作主语, 谓语动词用单数。
63. to build 【解析】考查非谓语动词。the best way to do sth表示“做……的最好方法”。
64. that/which 【解析】考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知, 定语从句缺少主语, 所以用that/which。
65. to 【解析】考查介词。the key to(doing)sth是固定搭配, 表示“做某事的关键”。写作：
第一节：
命题立意：本题要求以"Be active in after-school activities"为题写一篇演讲稿参赛, 内容包括：
1. 你喜欢的课外活动；2. 课外活动的益处。该题背景设置合理, 贴近生活, 贴近学生, 有利于考查学生的核心素养。
参考范文：
Be active in after-school activities
Hello, everyone! It is my great honor to be here. While academics are important, it is unnecessary to spend all of our time on it. Personally, I prefer playing football and reading novels during my after-school time, which not only benefits me physically but also mentally.
More importantly, participation in after-school activities is linked to higher academic performance. We will be able to work more efficiently and effectively in our studies. In
addition, students who devote some of their time and energy to after-school activities will al-low them to further develop their talents by diving deep into a topic of interest and be of benefit to their future life.
So after-school activities are a necessary part of our overall life experience.
一、评分原则
1. 本题总分为15分, 按五个档次进行评分。
2. 评分时, 应主要从内容、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑, 具体为：
(1)对内容要点的覆盖情况以及表述的清楚程度和合理性。
(2)使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。
(3)上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
3. 评分时, 先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次, 然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量, 确定或调整档次, 最后给分。
4. 评分时还应注意：
(1)词数少于60的, 酌情扣分。
(2)单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面, 评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
(3)书写较差以致影响交际的, 酌情扣分。
二、各档次的给分范围和要求
第五档(13～15分)
——覆盖了所有内容要点, 表述清楚、合理。
——使用了多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构, 可能有个别小错, 但完全不影响理解。——有效地使用了语句间衔接手段, 全文结构清晰, 意义连贯。完全达到了预期的写作目的。
第四档(10～12分)
—覆盖了所有内容要点, 表述比较清楚、合理。
——使用了比较多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构, 可能有些许错误, 但不影响理解。——比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段, 全文结构比较清晰, 意义比较连贯。达到了预期的写作目的。
第三档(7～9分)
—覆盖了大部分内容要点, 有个别地方表述不够清楚、合理。
——使用了简单的词汇和语法结构, 有一些错误或不恰当之处, 但基本不影响理解。—基本有效地使用了语句间衔接手段, 全文结构基本清晰, 意义基本连贯。
基本达到了预期的写作目的。
第二档(4～6分)
——遗漏或未清楚表述一些内容要点, 或一些内容与写作目的不相关。——所使用的词汇有限, 语法结构单调, 错误较多, 影响理解。
——几乎不能有效地使用语句间衔接手段, 全文结构不够清晰, 意义不够连贯。未能达到预期的写作目的。
第一档(1～3分)
—遗漏或未清楚表述大部分内容要点, 或大部分内容与写作目的不相关。——所使用的词汇有限, 语法结构单调, 错误很多, 严重影响理解。——几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段, 全文结构不清晰, 意义不连贯。完全未达到预期的写作目的。
零分
未作答；所写内容太少或无法看清以致无法评判；所写内容与题目要求完全不相关。
第二节：
参考范文：
Her words had a powerful effect on the team. They recognized that this project was not just about repairing a park; it was about providing a space for the community to gather, relax, and enjoy each other's company. As the restoration project progressed, the team also faced issues with donations of time and materials. Sarah, armed with her strong personality and passion for the project, took the lead and negotiated with local businesses to secure much-needed resources.
There were challenges along the way, but she never lost her determination. There was a time when it felt like this project would never be completed, but Sarah persevered. Inch by inch, the park was transformed. The old benches were replaced with new ones and new play-ground equipment was installed. After all their hard work, the park was once again a beautiful place, bringing joy to the community. Due to Sarah's persuasiveness and the enthusiasm of the community, the project proved to be highly successful.
一、评分原则
1. 本题总分为25分, 按五个档次进行评分。
2. 评分时, 应主要从内容、词汇语法和篇章结构三个方面考虑, 具体为：
(1)创造内容的质量, 续写的完整性以及与原文情境的融洽度。
(2)使用词汇和语法结构的准确性、恰当性和多样性。
(3)上下文的衔接和全文的连贯性。
3. 评分时, 先根据作答的整体情况初步确定其所属档次, 然后以该档次的要求来综合衡量, 确定或调整档次, 最后给分。
4. 评分时还应注意：
(1)词数少于120的, 酌情扣分。
(2)单词拼写和标点符号是写作规范的重要方面, 评分时应视其对交际的影响程度予以考虑。英、美拼写及词汇用法均可接受。
(3)书写较差以致影响交际的, 酌情扣分。
二、各档次的给分范围和要求
第五档(21～25分)
—创造了丰富、合理的内容, 富有逻辑性, 续写完整, 与原文情境融洽度高。—使用了多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构, 可能有个别小错, 但完全不影响理解。——有效地使用了语句间衔接手段, 全文结构清晰, 意义连贯。
第四档(16～20分)
—创造了比较丰富、合理的内容, 比较有逻辑性, 续写比较完整, 与原文情境融洽度较高。—使用了比较多样并且恰当的词汇和语法结构, 可能有些许错误, 但不影响理解。——比较有效地使用了语句间衔接手段, 全文结构比较清晰, 意义比较连贯。
第三档(11～15分)
—创造了基本合理的内容, 有一定的逻辑性, 续写基本完整, 与原文情境相关。——使用了简单的词汇和语法结构, 有一些错误或不恰当之处, 但基本不影响理解。——基本有效地使用了语句间衔接手段, 全文结构基本清晰, 意义基本连贯。
第二档(6～10分)
——内容或逻辑上有一些重大问题, 续写不够完整, 与原文情境有一定程度脱节。——所使用的词汇有限, 语法结构单调, 错误较多, 影响理解。
——未能有效地使用语句间衔接手段, 全文结构不够清晰, 意义不够连贯。
第一档(1～5分)
——内容或逻辑上有较多重大问题, 或有部分内容抄自原文, 续写不完整, 与原文情境基本脱节。
——所使用的词汇有限, 语法结构单调, 错误很多, 严重影响理解。——几乎没有使用语句间衔接手段, 全文结构不清晰, 意义不连贯。
零分
未作答；所写内容太少或无法看清以致无法评判；所写内容全部抄自原文或与题目要求完全不相关。新乡市2022-2023学年高二下学期期末考试
英 语
注意事项：
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15.
答案是C。
1. What will the weather be like in the afternoon
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Windy.
2. What is Ted doing
A. Holding a meeting. B. Making a speech. C. Working on his report.
3. How did Mike feel about the opera
A. Disappointed. B. Satisfied. C. Confused.
4. When will Mary have a job interview
A. At 9:00 am. B. At 10:00 am. C. At 3:00 pm.
5. Who is the woman most probably talking to
A. A repairman. B. A customer. C. A car salesman.
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, 并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟；听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. What will Paul do tomorrow morning
A. Take classes. B. Go on a field trip. C. Play a computer game.
7. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Father and daughter. C. Teacher and student.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. Where does the conversation take place
A. On the phone. B. In the bank. C. In the supermarket.
9. Who might spend money on the account
A. The woman. B. The man's wife. C. The man's child.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. What does the boy ask the woman to do
A. Find something to read. B. Check his reader's card. C. Look for his student ID card.
11. On which floor can the boy find music books
A. The 2nd one. B. The 3rd one. C. The 6th one
12. How long can the boy keep magazines and newspapers at most
A. For about two weeks. B. For about two months. C. For about one month.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What does the watch look like
A. The face of it is black. B. The face of it is square. C. It has a leather white band.
14. Why is the watch special to Helen
A. It tells the right time.
B. It is worth a lot of money.
C. It reminds her of her grandfather.
15. What do we know about Helen's grandfather
A. He is still alive.
B. He got the watch from his father.
C. He came to England with a little money.
16. What will Helen do with the watch
A. Sell it. B. Continue to keep it. C. Give it to her father.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. What is the speaker mainly talking about
A. An announcement. B. A playground. C. A notebook.
18. What is the main purpose of the speech
A. To discuss the weekday plans.
B. To tell the history of a museum.
C. To inform some changes of a visit.
19. Where will teachers and students meet tomorrow morning
A. At the bus stop. B. At the school gate. C. On the playground.
20. What does the speaker suggest doing in the museum
A. Taking a camera.
B. Avoiding touching things.
C. Wearing comfortable clothes.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Investment Competition
About the Competition
The Wharton Global High School Investment Competition is a free, online investment simulation(模拟)for high school students(9th to 12th grade)and teachers. Students work in teams of four to seven, guided by a teacher as their advisor(顾问). Together, they learn about teamwork, communication, risk, companies and industry analysis and many other important aspects of investing.
Teams examine a brief case study featuring a potential client and are tasked with working closely to meet that client's long-term investment goals. Equipped with an approved stock list and the Wharton Investment Simulator(WInS), which allows them to simulate(模拟) stocktrading, students develop an investment strategy, analyze sectors and companies, and build a portfolio(投资组合)using $100, 000 in virtual cash provided by WInS over the course of 10weeks. Winners are selected on the strength of their team strategies, not on the growth of their portfolios.
Results
Final reports are reviewed by a team of judges, who select 50 semi-finalist teams. Those teams are invited to present their strategies to a panel of expert judges at the virtual semifinals. The top 10 teams from the semifinals move on to the final of the competition, the GlobalFinale, at Wharton in Philadelphia.
Please Remember
Once advisors register for the competition, they will receive a confirmation email with instructions to set up their student team accounts on WInS, our trading platform. Student team accounts must be set up no later than September 20, 2023. In order to complete there gistration form, advisors will need to:
· Choose the username and password for their advisor accounts.
· Provide their school-issued email address, as well as a back-up email address where all com-petition communications will be sent.
21. What's the function of WInS
A. Offering virtual cash.
B. Studying some brief cases.
C. Making people win business.
D. Understanding clients' requirements.
22. What can we know about the Global Finale
A. All final reports must be delivered to it.
B. It's the highest level of the competition.
C. It's a final graded by clients' opinions.
D. About fifty teams can participate in it.
23. What should advisors do after registering for the competition
A. Send a confirmation email to judges.
B. Guide students to create their own accounts.
C. Ensure team members are from the same school.
D. Build the student team accounts on the specific platform.
B
For me, nothing is more satisfying than discovering hidden precious stones in secondhandshops. After all, one person's garbage may be another person's treasure. I can spend hourssorting through boxes of old photography.
Two years ago, I came across a collection of loose, dusty photos. I looked to see if there were any names on the backs. I thought that if these were mine or my family's, I'd want someone to return them to me. So I made it my goal to do so for others.
Since then, I've visited secondhand shops weekly, and have collected more than 50, 000 of these items. I organize them in big boxes all over my house in New York.
I've also set up a social media account to help reunite items with their owners or other family members. The first item I posted was a video tape of a family holiday and I digitized(数字化)it. It was a video of two parents and a son of university age on a trip in the 1990s-the son was wearing a T-shirt with the words "Wesleyan swimming" on it.
My fans on social media contacted the sports departments in universities across the US and asked swimming coaches from the 1990s if they recognized the student. At last, the family was found. They couldn't believe it and was overjoyed to be reunited with the tape. Then, the family revisited some of the memories together.
People are often quite affecting when seeing the items again—most of these items are lost after a house move or a family death, because they thought they would never see these items again. I have some rules, including not sharing sensitive photographs and removing posts if the family does not want their memories online. I want to encourage people to protect their own family history so that they don't get lost.
24. Why did the author return old photos two years ago
A. To do what he thought was worth doing.
B. To exchange them for more valuable items.
C. To discover more stories behind them.
D. To avoid more rubbish around in community.
25. How did the family reunite with the video tape
A. By recalling the past.
B. By seeing the digitized tape on a poster.
C. With the help of the author and his fans.
D. Through a T-shirt with the family names.
26. What's the probable reaction of people seeing the lost items again
A. They feel at a loss. B. They're filled with strong emotions.
C. They tend to remove them. D. They clean them again.
27. What is a rule observed by the author
A. Throwing the items into the rubbish.
B. Giving up social media as much as possible.
C. Returning lost items to social organizations.
D. Deleting the online posts if not permitted.
C
Over the past 50 years, it turns out that high-speed trains are not just reducing journey times, but most importantly, it's driving economic growth, creating job opportunities and bringing communities closer together.
Although Japan started the trend with its Shinkansen "Bullet Trains" in 1964, it was the coming of France's TGV in the early 1980s that really promoted a global high-speed train revolution that continued to speed up. China has built around 42, 000 kilometers of high-speed railways since 2008 and plans to top 70, 000 kilometers by 2035.
But the United States detoured the revolution. For the rich and economically successful nation on the planet, with an increasingly urbanized population of more than 300 million, it is increasingly difficult to give a good reason. Cars and airplanes have dominated long-distance travel in the United States since the 1950s. Now Americans still almost entirely depend on crowded highways or the stress of an airport and airline network causing headache.
"Many Americans have no concept of high-speed rail and fail to see its value, "says William C. Vantuono, editor-in-chief of Railway Age, North America's oldest railroad industry publication.
"It's logical that the United States hasn't yet developed a nationwide high-speed net-work, " says Scott Sherin, chief commercial officer of train builder Alstom's US division. "Fordecades, traveling by car wasn't a hardship, but as highway congestion(堵塞)gets worse, we've reached a stage where we should start looking more seriously for the alternatives. ”
"The magic numbers are centers of population with around three million people that are200 to 500 miles apart, giving a trip time of less than three hours—preferably two hours. Where those conditions apply in Europe and Asia, high-speed rail reduces air's share of the market from 100% to near zero. The model would work just as well in the USA as it does globally, "adds Scott Sherin.
28. What is paragraph 1 mainly about
A. The value of high-speed trains.
B. The growth of high-speed trains.
C. The hardship of high-speed trains.
D. The revolution of high-speed trains.
29. What is the purpose of paragraph 2
A. To introduce a new topic.
B. To give a possible explanation.
C. To define a meaning.
D. To draw a comparison.
30. What does the underlined word "detoured" in paragraph 3 mean
A. Didn't protest. B. Didn't change.
C. Didn't give up. D. Didn't get involved in.
31. What does Scott Sherin think of the United States developing high-speed trains
A. It should be flexible. B. It should be cautious.
C. It is losing its market share. D. It is developing high-speed rail.
D
Sleep is widely recognized as one of life's necessary processes. But do you know that sleepless nights can also lead to selfish behavior Insufficient sleep affects how likely a person is to help someone, according to new research published in the journal PLOS Biology.
Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, conducted three studies looking at this "selfish" effect, analyzing changes in neural(神经系统的)activity and behavior that benefit others, and found it was common even after a small loss of sleep.
Research scientists Eti Ben Simon and Matthew Walker told that this finding was most surprising. "Even if we only sleep one less, it is enough to influence the choice to help another and hit our natural human kindness and our motivation to help other people in need, " said Ben Simon.
In the first study, by looking at a database of 3 million charitable donations between 2001
and 2016, Eti Ben Simon, Matthew Walker and their colleagues saw a 10% drop in donations following Daylight Saving Time(夏令时). This drop was not seen in states that don't follow the one-hour forward. In the second study, the researchers looked at the brain activity of 24 people after eight hours of sleep and after a night of no sleep. The areas of the brain associated with theory of mind were less active after sleep loss, this study found. In the third study, which measured the sleep of more than 100 people across three to four nights, researchers unexpectedly found that sleep quantity and quality both typically influenced emotional and social behavior. "These findings could suggest that once sleep time rises above some basic amount, sleep quality is the most critical factor that influences desire to help other people, "Dr. Ivana Rosenzweig, a sleep physician said.
Ben Simon and Walker hope their research will allow people to regain a full night of sleep if necessary. "Sleep loss fundamentally changes the way we are social and emotional creatures, ”Walker said.
32. What will happen if people lack sleep according to new research
A. It makes them kind and motivated.
B. It will cause damage to their health.
C. It will increase their choices to help others.
D. It may discourage them from doing good deeds.
33. What can we know about the first study from the text
A. It was based on a database from advertisers.
B. It focused on the donation behavior of people.
C. It saw a 10% drop in donations in all states.
D. It discovered the brain less active after sleep loss.
34. How is the text organized
A. Hypothetical-Real.
B. Phenomenon-Analysis.
C. General-Particular.
D. Cause-Effect.
35. What can be the best title of the text
A. Three Important Studies
B. A Delightful Finding about Sleep Loss
C. The Less Sleep, the More Selfish
D. Sleep Quality or Sleep Quantity Matters More
第二节(共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Life is full of surprises. You never know what's going to happen from one day to the next. 36 ________It can also be anxious. When something happens that you didn't expect, it throws your whole world off balance. This can lead to negative feelings.
One way to fight against these negative feelings is through optimism. 37________ Optimism is a mental attitude that sees new things as opportunities, transitions as improvements, and challenges as learning experiences.
38___________This gives you more power over your life and what happens to it, which can help prevent anxiety and depression. This can also help improve physical health in turn over time.
When something bad happens, optimists are less likely than pessimists to blame themselves or others for what happened. They don't consider these negative emotions. They are able to see things from a positive perspective, even when something doesn't go as planned. 39____________
So it's important to face bad things bravely and keep a positive mind. Of course, it's important to remember that optimism can't put a stop to all bad things. 40__________ But if you can manage to focus more on the good than the bad, you'll be less anxious and be well on your way to a happier and healthier life.
A. It can be exciting.
B. It can be a positive attitude to difficulty.
C. Too much optimism can also be harmful.
D. Optimism is a positive attitude toward the future in general.
E. This kind of thinking can help lower stress and improve mental health.
F. When you are optimistic, you're also more likely to control the situation.
G. No matter how positive you are, there'll be times when bad things happen.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Ada Lovelace was the daughter of a romantic poet, Lord Byron. She earned her place in history as the first computer 41—a full century before today's computers 42. And she became an idol(偶像)for women in 43 industry today. She couldn't have done it without British mathematician Charles Babbage. Their 44 started in the early 1830s. Babbage had 45 plans for a detailed and complicated machine he called the Difference Engine—actually, a giant mechanical calculator.
In the middle of his work on it, Ada 46 Babbage at a party. It was mathematical 47 at first sight. The two struck up a working relationship and eventual close friendship that would 48 until Ada's death. Babbage used his Difference Engine to brainstorm a new Analytical Engine. He then _49 an incomplete prototype(雏形)of this machine. Ada sawthat engine's true 50. The Analytical Engine was more than a calculator. When the user 51 its commands, the engine could 52 nearly any mathematical task ordered. Ada even wrote instructions for 53 a complicated math problem. Many historians would later consider those as the first computer program and Ada as the first programmer. The second Tuesday in October has become Ada Lovelace Day, on which the 54 of women to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are55.
41. A. tutor B. saleswoman C. programmer D. accountant
42. A. broke down B. came out C. died out D. showed off
43. A. computer B. tourist C. vehicle D. agriculture
44. A. settlement B. conflict C. argument D. cooperation
45. A. shut down B. slowed down C. followed up D. drawn up
46. A. inquired B. met C. criticized D. accepted
47. A. love B. mistake C. problem D. addiction
48. A. form B. last C. matter D. count
49. A. bought B. restored C. represented D. showed
50. A. context B. potential C. bonus D. damage
51. A. obeyed B. stopped C. needed D. sent
52. A. perform B. input C. quit D. study
53. A. discovering B. creating C. solving D. raising
54. A. beauty B. humor C. contribution D. secret
55. A. honored B. postponed C. integrated D. adopted
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A strong vocabulary is essential for effective communication. Not only does it help students express their 56________ (thought)and ideas more clearly, but it also makes them a more persuasive speaker or writer in the future, thus 57________ (increase)their confidence in social and 58_________ (profession)situations.
Research shows that general vocabulary knowledge is a good predictor of an academic59 ________ (achieve). Between kindergarten and Grade 12, students with 60__________ average of over30-minute reading per day may encounter about 13. 7 million words in total. 61_________ (brief), the more students read, the more words they know, and the more success they see at school.
Building a strong vocabulary 62________ (require)consistent effort and practice. Reading is the best way 63_________ (build)vocabulary. Read books, magazines, and newspapers 64________ cover a wide range of topics, and pay attention to unfamiliar words. Look up their meanings and try using them in context as often as possible, because the key 65________ building a strong vocabulary is to use it regularly. Actually, the more students use them, the more they will become a part of their everyday vocabulary.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
你校将举办英语演讲比赛, 请你以“Be active in after-school activities”为题写一篇演讲稿参赛, 内容包括：
1. 你喜欢的课外活动；
2. 课外活动的益处。注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Be active in after-school activities
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________第二节 (满分25分)
阅读下面材料, 根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段, 使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a quiet suburb of Northern California, a diligent(勤奋的)high school student named Sarah had always been devoted to her academics. However, she found herself with some free time on her hands as the school year came to an end. It was then that she was struck with an idea—why not use this spare time to give back to her community
With a newfound sense of purpose, Sarah set out to look for ways she could make a difference. She noticed that the local park was in need of some repairs and restoration, but the city lacked the budget to tackle the necessary redecoration. Regardless of some challenges, Sarah decided to take matters into her own hands. She gathered her classmates and engaged with the local businesses to provide donations, materials, and equipment needed for the restoration project. With a clear goal in mind and a team of eager volunteers, they rolled up their sleeves and began the heavy task of cleaning up the park. Everyone worked tirelessly, day after day, in the California sun.
Meanwhile Sarah had another idea in her mind. Seeing so many families in the area had been affected by the economic downturn, Sarah knew she had to do more to help. She partnered with local businesses and launched a food drive to support struggling families. Her efforts brought back hope to many families who had been struggling to make ends meet.
As Sarah and her team faced numerous obstacles(障碍) throughout the restoration project, Sarah made sure to maintain a positive attitude and gathered her classmates to keep going at the same time. One day, while painting the park's broken fence, one of the volunteers called out, "Sarah, why are we even doing this It's never going to look good again. "It was a moment of upset feelings. Sarah approached the volunteer. She placed her hands on the volunteer's shoulder and said, "I don't expect this to be easy, but we can't give up. We have an opportunity to help our community and make it a better place. That's what makes it worth the effort. Don't you think so "
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。
Her words had a powerful effect on the team.
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There were challenges along the way, but she never lost her determination.
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