黑龙江省大庆市肇州县2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考英语试题（含答案 无听力音频 无听力原文）

肇州县2023-2024学年高二上学期9月月考
英语试题
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)
1. How will the speakers go for a picnic
A. By car. B. On foot. C. By bike.
2. When will the woman visit the man’s new house
A. Next weekend. B. It depends. C. Right now.
3. Where does the conversation most probably take place
A. At a store. B. In a gallery. C. In a library.
4. What’s probably the woman
A. An air hostess. B. A pianist. C. A policewoman.
5. What does the woman want the man to do
A. Go on working. B. Have a break. C. Call for help.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面一段较长对话，回答6，7 题
6. Why does the man think the singer composed the music by himself
A. Because the singer sings fairly well.
B. Because he has never heard those songs.
C. Because musicians usually do like that.
7. What does the woman think of the singer
A. Ordinary and poor. B. Ordinary and rich. C. Talented but poor.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What’s the man speaker’s favorite color
A. Yellow. B. Green. C. Brown.
9. Why do the speakers put off buying the sofa
A. It’s not the right size. B. It is heavy looking. C. It will be cheaper next month.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Salesman and customer. B. Friends. C. Strangers.
11. Why did the woman put away lots of money in the bank
A. To save for retirement. B. To buy a cash machine. C. To pay for her education.
12. How does the man feel about the woman’s plan
A. Surprised. B. Embarrassed. C. Concerned.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What’s the woman’s topic
A. Health. B. Food. C. Drinks.
14. Who is Roger Sabata
A. A chef. B. A scientist. C. A doctor.
15. What’s the biggest change in eating habits
A The nutrition of food. B. The changes of drinks. C. The amount of eating out.
16. How do changes in habits affect people
A. People drink more milk. B. People drink more soda. C. People drink fewer soft drinks.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What is the new research about
A. How a remote control affects you.
B. How to keep in shape with a chair.
C. How little activities can make you fitter.
18. Where is the research done
A. At the Mayo Clinic. B. In a TV studio. C. Online.
19. How much weight might thinner people lose per year
A. 5 pounds. B. 40 pounds. C. 10 to 30 pounds.
20. If you want to keep fit, what should you do
A. Go out a lot. B. Run ten miles every day. C. Do any little activity every day.
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
13-Day Arnhem Land Adventure
Nhulunbuy-Darwin
From $12,395 pp twin share (pp=per person)
Fully accommodated (提供住宿)
Trip lasts from May to Sep. 2021
Call 1800 688 222
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Discover an unknown land on this special adventure through the heart of Arnhem Land. Travelling from Nhulunbuy to Darwin, you'll journey through areas that no other tour company can take you, and that few outsiders have ever seen. Along the way, stay in our network of luxurious safari camps (豪华的游猎营地) and wilderness houses, including the Seven Spirit Bay on the Cobourg Peninsula. As part of the adventure, you'll also enjoy real cultural activities with indigenous guides, learning about this place from those who know it best.
Most exciting parts of the adventure include:
Spend 7 nights in our network of safari camps and houses
Discover the Arafura Swamp, location for the film “Ten Canoes”
View ancient rock art galleries and sail in wetlands at Davidson's Arnhemland Safaris, Mount Borradaile
Enjoy a Welcome to Country performance at Yirrkala
Explore a historic Victoria Settlement at Port Essington, Circa 1838
Discover the waters of the Cobourg Marine Park Sanctuary
Fish for barramundi & enjoy breathtaking sea adventures
21. What do we know about this trip
A. It starts at Arnhem Land.
B. It will be organised for September first.
C. It requires every visitor to spend at least $12,395.
D. It asks people to pay additional money for their accommodation.
22. What service does the trip provide for visitors
A. Exploring Arnhem Land deeply like other companies do.
B. Experiencing local culture with indigenous guides.
C. Travelling with experienced outsiders.
D. Making camp in the wild.
23. What is one of the most attractive parts of this adventure
A. Having chances to cook fish alone.
B. Visiting historical sites at Yirrkala.
C. Spending nights at safari camps.
D. Taking part in making a film.
B
Journey into the world's largest and most visited museum in the world, the Louvre. From its castle foundation to its current state as home to some 38, 000 treasured works of art, discover their stories and history, and spend quality time with the Mona Lisa on this one of a kind storytelling experience. On this live online tour, our expert Louvre guides from their home in Paris to yours, will help you understand the architectural transition (建筑的过渡) from castle to art gallery, and the important works of art.
From its plinth (底座), the ancient statue of Venus de Milo plays an important role in the modern culture. But why is she considered one of the best examples of Greek sculpture And what secrets does she tell in her figure of ancient Greece Our experts will answer these questions and tell you all the little details some observers may miss.
Moving on to other works we will visit the Winged Victory of Samothrace generally held as a competitor in beauty to the statue of Venus we just explored. Our guides will explain the discussion over its origins, other images inspired by her figure, and where, how, and why she traveled in the year 1939.
After a look at a few more masterpieces we will continue our way through the halls, moving closer to a painting so famous that it attracts close to six million visitors each year. The time spent looking at her is only 15 seconds — though we will spend much more time in her presence through the storytelling of our expert guides. The painting hardly needs a name — but that painting is the Mona Lisa by Leonardo da Vinci.
Journey through this online live experience out of your home and into the Louvre Museum. If the tour or date you are interested in is not available, please email us at toursfromhome@ to get more information about Private Tour pricing.
24. What is special about the Louvre guides
A. They can provide the best travel route for visitors.
B. They have a wide knowledge of world history.
C. They know more fine details of artworks.
D. They ask less money than other guides.
25. What does the author say about the Winged Victory of Samothrace
A. It has the similar origins to the statue of Venus.
B. It is as great as the statue of Venus.
C. It was found in 1939 by accident.
D. It was inspired by other figures.
26. Why does the author introduce the painting's name at the end of paragraph 4
A. To ask visitors to notice the painting's beauty.
B. To call on readers to protect the painting.
C. To discuss the painting's cultural value.
D. To stress the painting's popularity.
27. What can we infer about the author from the text
A. He researches European history a lot.
B. He is very fond of works of art.
C. He works in the tourist industry.
D. He is a visitor to the Louvre.
C
After graduating from art school with a degree in illustration (插图), I was at a standstill and didn't know how to work in the art industry. Back then, I was still living in Laguna Beach, California, so I decided to try my hand at plein air (野外写生) painting. This was something I had only done once or twice before, and with little success.
After a week, I fell in love with the work of Edgar Payne, William Wendt and the like, and at that moment I knew this was what I wanted to do with my life. I told my friends and family that I would not be going into the field of illustration, but into the field to paint from life, in plein air.
After one month of painting every day, from sunrise to sunset, I was selling here and there, mostly right off the easel (画架), but I quickly burned through my savings, and soon after, lost my apartment and moved into my car parked along the Pacific Coastline. My family tried sending me money but I always refused. A few more months passed, I was underfed and had no gas to move my car, but I kept painting.
One day, with a dozen paintings laid out by my feet in South Laguna with a serious sunburn and hungry stomach, a woman walked by, complimented my work and then bought all of my paintings! Turns out this woman was a big art collector. Then she generously gave me a show in her home a couple of weeks later. I nearly sold out at the show and then I got picked up by a famous gallery in Laguna Beach the following week.
This was back in 2008 and so many years later, I'm painting more than ever. I will still pick up an illustration job from time to time, but painting plein air is what I love more than anything — this is how I spend my time. I have work in a couple of galleries here in Oregon, but I do most of my sales through my website, which is updated (更新) daily.
28. What happened shortly after the author left art school
A. He felt quite lost. B. He moved to a new city.
C. He enjoyed some quiet days. D. He worked in a famous gallery.
29. After practicing plein air for a few months, the author _____.
A. lost interest in it
B. didn't sell anything
C. accepted support from his family
D. had almost nothing to his name
30. What does the underlined word “complimented” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Spoke highly of. B. Stayed clear of.
C. Lent a hand to. D. Gave a voice to.
31. How is the author doing now
A. He's worry-free. B. He's productive.
C. He's loved more than ever. D. He's doing plein air single-mindedly.
D
It was 1912, and Albert Berry and the Benoist Aircraft Company were trying to make history by performing the first parachute (降落伞) jump from an airplane. The company chose Jefferson Barracks, a U.S. military post (哨所), as the landing site so Benoist could show possible military uses for the parachutes.
Tom Benoist and others at the company had been planning the jump for months, but there were a few challenges to meet. Back then, parachutes were not put in backpacks as they are today. They were kept loose. A parachute could easily get caught up in the plane. To solve this problem, Tom Benoist and pilot Tony Jannus designed a special cone-shaped (圆锥形的) device that was attached below the plane to hold the parachute in place. Another challenge was working out what would happen to the plane when someone jumped out. Many believed a sudden loss of weight would cause the plane to go out of control. Jannus and Berry experimented by repeatedly dropping heavy tools with parachutes. They were happy to discover that the plane still stayed on course.
On March 1, Jannus flew Berry toward Jefferson Barracks. The officer of the post, Colonel W. T. Wood, received a call that the plane was on its way. Soon, the plane came into sight. Soldiers rushed onto the grounds to watch.
Berry lowered himself into a harness device that was attached to the bottom of the plane and the parachute. He pulled out a knife and cut the connection between the plane and the harness. Then he fell backward to clear the landing gear (起落架). His body weight caused the parachute, fastened with rubber bands, to break away from the cone. Berry separated from the plane. His body started turning somersaults (空翻). He fell several hundred feet before his parachute finally opened. Berry finally landed perfectly behind the soldiers' dining hall.
Immediately, soldiers started talking about how parachutes could be used in war and how soldiers could be dropped onto battlegrounds to surprise the enemy. Soon, parachutes were used by the military.
Today, parachuting is a sport enjoyed by many people. And it all began thanks to the achievement of Tony Jannus and Albert Berry.
32. Why did Berry parachute into Jefferson Barracks
A. To join the army led by Colonel W. T. Wood.
B. To ask the soldiers for help in case of danger.
C. To take advantage of the open training ground.
D. To show parachutes could be used by the military.
33. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. How the parachute was lightened.
B. How the difficulties were solved.
C. How the plane was improved.
D. How the plans were changed.
34. What can we learn from paragraph 4
A. Berry made a successful parachute jump.
B. Berry jumped straight from the gate of the plane.
C. Berry enjoyed the journey falling through the air.
D. Berry opened his parachute the time he jumped out the plane.
35. Which of the following can best describe Jannus and Berry
A. Humorous and honest. B. Brave and creative.
C. Independent and patient. D. Knowledgeable and careful.
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。
Why is science education important in our schools Science is everywhere. 36 As children grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world, they need to be scientifically literate (有文化的) to succeed. Ideally, teaching the scientific method to students is teaching them how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions. 37
Governmental guidelines and tests often focus on middle and high school level STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education. 38 Not only does science education teach young learners problem-solving skills that will help them throughout their schooling, it also engages them in science from the start.
Kids usually form a basic opinion about the sciences shortly after beginning school. If this is a negative opinion, it can be hard to engage those students in science as they grow older. 39 By doing so, students will be encouraged to learn the sciences throughout school.
40 It connects students' lives with important problem-solving and critical (批判性的) thinking skills. Teaching these skills through science education gives students the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in school and beyond.
A. Science education gives children more choices.
B. Engage young students with interesting materials.
C. The process of questioning is more direct in science.
D. Science education is one of the most important subjects in school.
E. We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day.
F. But many educators believe science education should begin much earlier.
G. These skills are important to every aspect of a student's education and life.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分50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。
Ben Blumenfeld is a web designer. He used to work for a big TV network and was asked to design 41 for main shows. He ever made a breakthrough which 42 great growth in the audience (观众) for a TV show. However, when its social influence was considered, more people spending more time watching TV was 43 a good thing. Obsessed with (沉迷于) their screens, people always 44 less in real life.
From then on, he 45 thinking of his career as something separate from the values that were 46 to him. He always wished to bring something 47 to his community, but his day-to-day work just went against that. He realized it was time to find a new 48 that mixed his hopes with his career.
One day, he received a(n) 49 from Jeff Hammerbacher, a manager of a social networking startup (初创企业) with 8 million student users. When Ben mentioned he wanted to do some really 50 work, the CEO — Mark Zuckerberg — told Ben that what they did would influence the very way the human race 51 with each other, bringing the world together. Attracted by the great expectation, he 52 to join them.
When he began to work there, he 53 its influence was even bigger than he thought. “It was strange to design something that was 54 by millions of people,” Ben said. But, he knew that the ability to connect so many people offered a huge 55 to stay true to his goal of making a difference in his community, even the world.
41. A. books B. websites C. pictures D. clothes
42. A. believed in B. came with C. agreed to D. led to
43. A. never B. just C. also D. still
44. A. wasted B. achieved C. understood D. thought
45. A. started B. kept C. stopped D. tried
46. A. important B. interesting C. hard D. new
47. A. strange B. simple C. good D. expensive
48. A. job B. school C. house D. hobby
49. A. plan B. invitation C. gift D. task
50. A. exciting B. easy C. meaningful D. difficult
51. A. fought B. worked C. compared D. communicated
52. A. refused B. decided C. failed D. continued
53. A. found B. remembered C. accepted D. hoped
54. A. controlled B. forgotten C. used D. shared
55. A. chance B. problem C. comfort D. risk
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。
China is one of the largest and most historically significant 56. ________ (country) in the world and a popular place for travellers to visit and explore fully. For this reason, many travellers prefer the idea of a road trip to China, 57. ________ (travel) from areas like Europe.
A road trip from Europe to China can be a challenge due 58. ________ the long distance involved. However, it can 59. ________ (do), with the easiest route being to travel from 60. ________ (you) starting point into Russia, then in a south-easterly direction through Kazakhstan, and from there to China.
Regardless of whether you are planning a road trip in China 61. ________ a road trip to China, you will need 62. ________ (be) aware of certain things when driving in the country. You must be at least 18 to drive in China and there are upper age limits too, 63. ________ differ depending on the vehicle type. In mainland China, vehicles drive on the right side of the road so you should pay 64. ________ (care) attention to the roads. When it comes to speed limits, you can 65. ________ (typical) drive at up to 120 km / h on expressways, while speed limits can be as low as 30 km/h on city roads.
第三节：单句语法填空(每题1分，满分20分）
66.The headmaster sang high praise _______ his brave deed.
67.When _______(demonstrate) the experiment, the teacher found on student missing.
68.At present some measures _________(take) to stop birds being hunted illegally.
69.The disabled woman _________(load) with a bag was walking in the street then.
70.It is said that the art museum of our city is holding an ________(exhibit) of Black’s works.
71.Greatly __________(astonish) by the great progress that Peter made, his father didn’t know what to say.
72 How could you enter my office by yourself without my _______(permit) during the work time
Because the ancient city ____________(surround) with a thick forest, the ancient city hadn’t been discovered until the 1990s.
It is widely thought that reading increases our knowledge and _________(broad) our mind.
In front of our school _________(stand) a tower.
We were all excited at the news ________our school football team won the game.
When I arrived home last night,I found a card ________(attach) to the front door.
I hold the belief that scientists are sure to find a cure _______ cancer sooner or later.
The town has changed ___________ recognition since I was here last time.
__________ impressed me most was his amazing performance at the speech contest..
With his attention ________(focus) on his study,he didn’t notice that I came in.
It was the culture, rather than the language ______ made it hard for him to adapt to the new environment.
He bought a new building _______ top is different from those of the others around.
The signal _________,the army set off for the front.
They were trapped in the mountain,waiting __________(rescue).
第四部分 写作（满分20分）
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活动目的 2.活动过程 3.活动反响词数100字左右，可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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阅读
第一节
A篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是应用文。文章是一则关于去阿纳姆地旅游的广告。
21. C。细节理解题。根据文中的From $12,395 pp twin share可知，报名去阿纳姆地的费用为每个人12,395美元起。
22. B。细节理解题。根据第一段中的As part of the adventure, you'll also enjoy real cultural activities with indigenous guides可知，游客可以在当地导游的引导下参与当地的文化活动。
23. C。细节理解题。根据Most exciting parts of the adventure include部分中的Spend 7 nights in our network of safari camps and houses可知，此次行程的特色之一是游客将会在游猎营地度过七个夜晚。
B篇
主题语境：人与社会——艺术
本文是说明文。文章介绍了一场卢浮宫直播旅游。
24. C。细节理解题。根据第二段中的Our experts will answer these questions and tell you all the little details some observers may miss可知，这些导游知道很多艺术展品的详细情况，他们会介绍游客在欣赏艺术品时可能错过的一些细节。
25. B。细节理解题。根据第三段中的Moving on to other works we will visit the Winged Victory of Samothrace generally held as a competitor in beauty to the statue of Venus we just explored可知，作者认为《萨莫色雷斯的胜利女神》一点都不逊色于《米洛斯的维纳斯》。本句中的hold意为“怀有，持有（信念、意见）”，常用结构为hold sb. / sth. + adv. / prep. / adj.。
26. D。推理判断题。作者在第四段开始并没有直接介绍该艺术品的名称，而是用两组数据close to six million visitors和only 15 seconds间接表明该艺术品的受欢迎程度。如果这些都不足以说明问题，那么作者在段末点明这幅艺术品就是达 芬奇的《蒙娜丽莎》一定会让读者恍然大悟，明白这幅艺术品为什么这么受欢迎。
27. C。推理判断题。根据第一段中的On this live online tour, our expert Louvre guides from their home in Paris to yours以及最后一段中的If the tour or date you are interested in is not available, please email us at toursfromhome@ to get more information about Private Tour pricing可知，作者写这篇文章是为了宣传自己的线上卢浮宫直播游项目，由此可推断，作者本人是一名旅游业从业者。
C篇
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是记叙文。为坚持野外写生，作者一度食不果腹。在意外遇到一位艺术品收藏者后，他的命运开始转变。
28. A。推理判断题。根据第一段中的I was at a standstill and didn't know how to work in the art industry可知，作者离开学校后有一段时间很迷茫。
29. D。细节理解题。根据第三段中的but I quickly burned through my savings, and soon after, lost my apartment and ... I was underfed and had no gas to move my car, but I kept painting可知，作者坚持野外写生，几个月后一文不名。
30. A。词义猜测题。根据第四段中的and then bought all of my paintings! Turns out this woman was a big art collector. Then she generously gave me a show in her home a couple of weeks later可知，购买了作者全部作品的这位女士应该是“高度评价”他的画作。
31. B。推理判断题。根据最后一段中的I will still pick up an illustration job from time to time, but painting plein air is what I love more than anything — this is how I spend my time. I have work in a couple of galleries here in Oregon, but I do most of my sales through my website, which is updated daily可知，作者现在很高产。
D篇
主题语境：人与社会——历史
本文是记叙文。文章讲述了Albert Berry尝试历史上首次飞机跳伞的经过。
32. D。细节理解题。由第一段中的The company chose Jefferson Barracks, a U. S. military post, as the landing site so Benoist could show possible military uses for the parachutes可知，Benoist 航空公司选择Jefferson Barracks作为降落地点，是为了证明降落伞的军事用途。
33. B。段落大意题。第二段提到当时面临的两个问题，并介绍了Benoist 航空公司的人员是如何解决这两个问题的，故选B项。
34. A。细节理解题。由第四段中的Berry finally landed perfectly behind the soldiers' dining hall可知，Berry进行了一次成功的跳伞。
35. B。推理判断题。由第二段中Jannus设计圆锥形设备解决降落伞容易被挂住的问题及他和Berry通过反复实验消除飞机可能失控的顾虑可知，他们具有创新精神；从他们合作完成第一次飞机跳伞的经过可知，他们具有冒险精神，是勇敢无畏的人。
第二节
主题语境：人与自我——生活与学习
本文是说明文。文章介绍了科学教育对学生的重要性。
36. E。根据上文中的Why is science education important in our schools 可知，作者在本段总体介绍科学教育的重要性。E项We are surrounded by technology and the products of science every day与上文中的Science is everywhere相照应，同时也与下文中的children grow up in an increasingly technologically and scientifically advanced world相照应，表明科学和技术在我们的生活中无处不在，因此科学教育非常重要。
37. G。根据上文中的teaching the scientific method to students is teaching them how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions可知，作者在此处具体说明科学教育对学生的重要性。G项中的These skills指代上文中的how to think, learn, solve problems and make informed decisions，同时G项中的every aspect of a student's education and life也与上文中的Science is everywhere相照应。
38. F。根据下文中的Not only does science education teach young learners problemsolving skills that will help them throughout their schooling, it also engages them in science from the start可知，作者在此处介绍从小接受科学教育的好处，与上文中的often focus on middle and high school level STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education形成了对比关系，因此F项中的But符合逻辑，同时F项中的science education should begin much earlier也与下文中的engages them in science from the start相照应。
39. B。根据上文中的it can be hard to engage those students in science as they grow older和下文中的students will be encouraged to learn the sciences throughout school可知，作者在设空处是要介绍鼓励学生学习科学学科的具体方法。B项中的Engage young students与上文中的engage those students相照应，同时下文中的By doing so也指代B项Engage young students with interesting materials，表明通过使用有趣的材料可以调动学生学习科学学科的积极性。
40. D。设空处是本段的主旨句。根据下文中的内容可知，作者在本段主要说明的是科学教育是学校最重要的学科之一。D项Science education is one of the most important subjects in school符合本段主旨，同时也呼应文章开头Why is science education important in our schools。
主题语境：人与自我——做人与做事
本文是记叙文。文章讲述了网页设计师Ben Blumenfeld如何将个人价值追求和职业规划结合起来的故事。
41. B。由上文中的Ben Blumenfeld is a web designer及work for a big TV network可知，Ben是一名网页设计师，故可推断其在大型电视网络公司的工作是为主要的节目设计“网页（websites）”。
42. D。由本句中的He ever made a breakthrough及great growth in the audience for a TV show可推断，此处需要填一个表示因果关系的词，故led to（导致）符合语境，意为“他取得的突破导致一档节目的观众量猛增”。
43. A。44. B。由上文中的However可推断，接下来应该叙述收视率增长这一事件不好的方面。结合常识，越来越多的人花费更多的时间看电视“绝不（never）”是一件好事。沉迷于电视屏幕的人总是在现实生活中“成就（achieved）”更少的事情。
45. C。46. A。由上文可知，Ben在工作上取得成就的同时为社会带来了一定的负面影响。所以，从那时起，他“不再（stopped）”把自己的职业和对自身而言很“重要的（important）”价值追求看成彼此孤立的存在。
47. C。由上文可知，Ben不想因为自己的工作影响社会的发展。他总是希望能为他的社区带来一些“好的（good）”东西，但是他现在的日常工作却违背了这一初衷。
48. A。由上文中的his day-to-day work just went against that可推断，Ben意识到是时候换一份新的并且能把他的希望和职业结合起来的“工作（job）”了。
49. B。结合上下文及本句中的from Jeff Hammerbacher, a manager of a social networking startup可推断，一天，他收到了一份工作“邀请（invitation）”。
50. C。51. D。结合上文中提到的Ben有自己的价值追求及文中的the CEO — Mark Zuckerberg — told Ben that what they did would influence the very way the human race可知，在与Mark Zuckerberg的谈话中，Ben提到了他想做一些真正“有意义的（meaningful）”工作，而Mark Zuckerberg说他们将要做的事情会影响整个人类之间的“交流（communicated）”方式，将世界紧密地联系到一起。
52. B。由上文中的Attracted by the great expectation及下文中的When he began to work there可知，Ben “决定（decided）”加入他们。
53. A。由本句中的When he began to work there和its influence was even bigger than he thought可知，当Ben去了新公司（Facebook）工作以后，他“发现（found）”这家公司的影响力超出他的想象。
54. C。由上文中的a social networking startup with 8 million student users可知，Ben的新公司有数百万用户，故他在这里工作时设计的东西会被数百万人“使用（used）”。
55. A。由上文及本句中的to stay true to his goal of making a difference in his community, even the world可知，这种将许多人联系起来的能力给了Ben一个巨大的“机会（chance）”去忠于自己为社区甚至为世界做贡献的目标。