威远中学校2022级高二上第2次月考(半期考试)
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：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三个选项中进出最佳选项。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. In which season did the woman get to Prague
A. In summer. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
2. How much will the speakers pay for the shoes
A. 35. B. 25. C. 15.
3. What is the woman going to wear
A. A skirt and a sweater. B. Jeans and a sweater. C. A shirt and a skirt.
4. What size does the man want
A. 35. B. 9. C. 39.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A holiday plan. B. Weather conditions. C. Life in Southeast Asia.
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. What are the speakers talking about
A. A computer. B. An e-mail. C. A mobile phone.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Call the manager. B. Cancel an appointment. C. Get someone to help the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about the man
A. He often borrows things from the woman.
B. He wants to use the woman’s camera.
C. He needs to buy the best suit.
9. How will the man go to attend the wedding
A. By motorcycle. B. By taxi. C. By car.
听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. At an airport. B. At the man’s house. C. At the woman’s house.
11. What do we know about the woman
A. Her suitcase is more than 40 kg.
B. She will take a flight to America.
C. She has a handbag and a large backpack.
12. What time does the flight leave
A. At 8:30 a.m. B. At 9:30 a.m. C. At 10:30 a.m.
听第9段材料，回答第13～16题。
13. What do the customers think of the fitness equipment in the hotels
A. Satisfying. B. Disappointing. C. Up-to-date.
14. How many hotels does the woman mention
A. Three. B. Eight. C. Eleven.
15. Where is the woman
A. In Florence. B. In Zurich. C. In Bern.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Budget the cost.
B. Fix a time for a meeting.
C. Look around the fitness rooms.
听第10段材料，回答第1720题。
17. What kind of music did young Margie like
A. Country music. B. Rock. C. Jazz.
18. When did Margie get her first guitar
A. At the age of 5. B. At the age of 6. C. At the age of 17.
19. What was Margie’s high school life like
A. She focused on her music.
B. She did poorly in schoolwork.
C. She had an active social life.
20. What does the speaker think of Margie
A. She should work harder.
B. She has a bright future.
C. She is too young to be famous.
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。
A
Four Great Restaurants in Bologna, Italy
If you’re looking for a restaurant in Bologna, don’t miss out on our picks of the best places to eat in the city.
Sfoglia Rina
Tradition and innovation are all on the menu at Sfoglia Rina, along-standing family restaurant near Bologna’s famous Two Towers. Rina was started as a fresh pasta (意大利面食) shop back in the 1960s, and the pasta is all still handmade. Ingredients are carefully and sustainably sourced, and pasta-making classes are periodically offered for kids and adults.
Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 Bologna
Zerocinquantino
Aperitivo is typically a pre-dinner snack and drink, but at Zerocinquantino, you may make it a meal as many people in Bologna do. Baskets of local bread are served with the region’s famous meat and cheeses, and a long list of wines is available in glasses and bottles. The service is fast, and the atmosphere is young and modem.
Via Pescherie Vecchie, 3/E, 40124 Bologna
Trattoria Da Vito
It’s a legendary gathering place for Bologna*s artists and educated people. The inside hasn’t been updated since Vito left the building long before; the menu hasn’t changed. Meals are traditional and extremely cheap, with nothing priced over ? 10.
Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 Bologna
Drogheria della Rosa
With tables spreading out under Bologna’s medieval porticos (中世纪门廊), Drogheria della Rosa is a favorite for the best atmosphere in Bologna. Fortunately, that atmosphere is matched by excellent food and service, both provided by the chef and owner Emanuele Addone, who personally visits each table. The menu is a mix of traditional Bolognese food and dishes from around Italy, so you’re sure to find something you like as long as you have enough money.
Via Cartoleria, 10b, 40124 Bologna
1. What can we know about Sfoglia Rina
A. It is famous for its snacks and drinks.
B. It has a history of about sixty years.
C. It becomes a must for educated people.
D. It is the best-preserved Italian restaurant.
2. Which of the following places provides some authentic but inexpensive Italian meals
A. Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 Bologna
B. Via Cartoleria, 10b, 40124 Bologna
C. Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 Bologna
D. Via Pescherie Vecchie, 3/E, 40124 Bologna
3. What can customers do at Drogheria della Rosa
A. Communicate with the chef.
B. Take some dish-making classes.
C. Talk about art with famous artists.
D. Appreciate modem decorating styles.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了意大利博洛尼亚的四个最好的餐馆。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Sfoglia Rina”部分的“Rina was started as a fresh pasta (意大利面食) shop back in the 1960s (Rina 最开始在20世纪60年代，是一家鲜意大利面馆)”可知，这家面馆至今已经有大约60年的历史了。故选B项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Trattoria Da Vito”部分的“Meals are traditional and extremely cheap(餐食保持了传统而且极其便宜)”和下文的“Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 Bologna”可知，在Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 Bologna既能吃到保留了传统价格又极其便宜的饭。故选C项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Drogheria della Rosa”部分的“Fortunately, that atmosphere is matched by excellent food and service, both provided by the chef and owner Emanuele Addone, who personally visits each table.(幸运的是，这种气氛与美食和服务匹配，两者均由厨师兼老板Emanuele Addone提供，他亲自到每个餐桌去)”可知，在这个餐馆，顾客可以与厨师交流。故选A项。
B
When we talk more broadly of body language, rather than good postures, we can actually see the effects it has on relationships right throughout the animal kingdom. In particular, body language is used to express power through expansive (扩张的) postures.
You might know about Amy Cuddy’s famous Ted Talk and her incredible insights on how posture changes our thoughts. Cuddy and her team study body language, particularly what they call “high-power” and “low-power” poses.
“High-power” poses refer to the act of taking a posture of confidence, which can help you feel more self-confident, even after only two minutes. Typical high-power poses are about opening up. You stretch and expand your body to take up as much space as possible. For example, bosses are doing high-power poses when they lean back in their chairs, put their hands behind their heads, and kick their feet up onto their desks. Meanwhile, people take low-power positions when they’re feeling helpless or defeated. They close up, arms around themselves, taking up the smallest space.
Some even more recent studies took this even further: A study by researchers from Columbia and Harvard Universities showed that body language symbolizing power can actually affect our decision-making, unintentionally. The researchers measured the desire for risk of participants in either expansive, powerful poses or constricted (收缩的) poses. Those in the powerful poses not only felt more powerful and in control, but were 45% more likely to take risky actions.
“This isn’t about what your body language is communicating to others; it’s about what your body language is communicating to you. Your body language is changing your mind, which changes your behavior, which changes your outcomes,” said Cuddy.
So if you want to take advantage of the benefits of these poses to live a healthier and happier life, where should you start
4. Which is probably a low-power pose according to the text
A. Sitting with hands crossed in the lap.
B. Arms raised in a “V” above the head.
C. Standing with your legs open.
D. Sitting with your arms spreading out on the chair.
5. What can we say about people in the expansive poses
A. They are hesitant. B. They are very shy.
C. They feel out of control. D. They feel more confident.
6. What is the text mainly about
A. The posture of confidence. B. Cuddy’s research on behavior.
C. The surprising power of body language. D. The research about decision-making.
7. What might be talked about in the following paragraph
A. How to correct bad habits. B. How to improve your body language.
C. How posture affects your health. D. Why good posture matters for employees.
【答案】4. A 5. D 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述了身体语言对动物以及人际关系的影响，特别是通过扩张性姿势来表达权力。作者介绍了研究发现，高权力姿势能够提高个人自信心，进而影响个人决策。文章最后给出了建议，提醒人们从改变自己的身体语言开始，改变自己的思考和行为，从而实现更好的生活。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Meanwhile, people take low-power positions when they’re feeling helpless or defeated. They close up, arms around themselves, taking up the smallest space.(与此同时，当人们感到无助或被打败时，他们会采取低权力姿势。他们紧闭身体，双臂紧贴身体，占据最小的空间)”可推断，手交叉放在腿上坐着，缩小自己占用的空间，属于“低权利”姿势。故选A。
5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段““High-power” poses refer to the act of taking a posture of confidence, which can help you feel more self-confident, even after only two minutes. (“强势”姿势指的是摆出一种自信的姿势，这种姿势即使在两分钟后也能让你感觉更自信)”及第四段“The researchers measured the desire for risk of participants in either expansive, powerful poses or constricted (收缩的) poses. Those in the powerful poses not only felt more powerful and in control, but were 45% more likely to take risky actions.(研究人员测量了参与者在舒展的、有力的姿势和收缩的姿势中对风险的渴望。那些摆出强势姿势的人不仅感觉自己更强大、更有控制力，而且采取冒险行动的可能性也高出45%)”可知，那些摆着扩张式的姿势的人通常会感觉更加自信。故选D。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“In particular, body language is used to express power through expansive (扩张的) postures.(特别是，肢体语言被用来通过扩张的姿势来表达权力)”以及通读全文可知，文章讲述了身体语言对动物以及人际关系的影响，特别是通过扩张性姿势来表达权力即神奇的具有能量的肢体语言。由此可知，C选项“The surprising power of body language.( 肢体语言的惊人力量)”概括文章主要内容。故选C。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“So if you want to take advantage of the benefits of these poses to live a healthier and happier life, where should you start (所以，如果你想利用这些姿势的好处，过上更健康、更快乐的生活，你应该从哪里开始呢？)”可知，此处强调如果想通过利用这些姿势的好处，想要过上更健康、更快乐的生活，要从哪儿里开始。由此推知，接下来文章可能会讨论应该从哪些方面入手如何改善肢体语言。故选B。
C
China is recognized as a world leader in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition systems. A Chinese company says it has created a new facial recognition system that can identify people even if they are wearing masks (口罩). Engineers at the Beijing-based company say their system is the first to be created to effectively identify people wearing face masks.
The company told a news agency that a team of 20 people built the system in about a month. The system is based on existing technologies developed over the past 10 years. The process involved adding a collection of about 6 million unmasked faces and a much smaller collection of masked faces, the company said.
The company is now selling two main kinds of products that use the new technology. One performs “single channel” recognition, which is designed to be used at the entrances to buildings. The other product is a “multi-channel” recognition system that uses groups of surveillance (监视) cameras. It can identify individuals in a crowd of up to 30 people within a second.
“When people are wearing a mask that covers the mouth and the nose, the recognition rate can reach about 95%, which can ensure that most people can be identified,” said Huang, vice president of the company. He added that the system’s success rate for people not wearing a mask is about 99.5%.
However, the new system struggles to identify people wearing both a mask and sunglasses. “In this situation, all of the key facial information is lost. In such cases recognition is graunchy,” Huang said.
People react to the new technology differently. While some citizens have been against using such tools, the majority have accepted the technology as an effective way to reduce crime and catch criminals.
8. What did the company do to build the system
A. It gathered many face images. B. It used the latest technology.
C. It added a collection of masks. D. It employed hundreds of people.
9. What can we know about the new system
A. Its success rate is affected by cameras.
B. It recognizes groups of people in seconds.
C. Its performance changes with the location.
D. It does better in identifying unmasked faces.
10. What does the underlined word “graunchy” in paragragh 5 mean
A. Tough. B. Specific. C. Normal. D. Different.
11. What is most people’s attitude towards the new system
A. Uncaring. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Supportive.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了总部位于北京的一家中国公司已经研发了一种新的面部识别系统，即便人们戴着口罩也能被识别出来。
8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The system is based on existing technologies developed over the past 10 years. The process involved adding a collection of about 6 million unmasked faces and a much smaller collection of masked faces, the company said.(该系统是基于过去10年开发的现有技术。该公司表示，这一过程包括增加约600万张未戴面具的面孔，以及数量小得多的戴面具的面孔。)”可知，公司为了研发新系统搜集了很多面孔。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段““When people are wearing a mask that covers the mouth and the nose, the recognition rate can reach about 95%, which can ensure that most people can be identified,” said Huang, vice president of the company. He added that the system’s success rate for people not wearing a mask is about 99.5%.(该公司副总裁黄说：“当人们戴着覆盖口鼻的口罩时，识别率可以达到95%左右，这可以确保大多数人都能被识别出来。”他补充说，该系统对不戴口罩的人的成功率约为99.5%。)”可知，这家公司的系统识别不戴口罩的人脸成功率为99.5%，而戴口罩的成功率为95%，所以该系统在识别不戴口罩的人脸上成功率更高。故选D。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词上一句“However, the new system struggles to identify people wearing both a mask and sunglasses.(然而，新系统很难识别既戴口罩又戴太阳镜的人。)”可知，这个系统很难识别既戴口罩又戴太阳镜的人，也就是在这种情况下，识别人脸困难。选项A“Tough (艰难的)”；选项B“Specific (明确的)”；选项C“Normal (正常的)”；选项D“Different. (不同的)”。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“While some citizens have been against using such tools, the majority have accepted the technology as an effective way to reduce crime and catch criminals.(虽然一些公民反对使用这些工具，但大多数人都接受了这项技术，认为它是减少犯罪和抓捕罪犯的有效途径。)”可知，大多数人对这个新的系统还是持有赞同的态度。故选D。
D
Bioluminescence (生物发光) is a natural phenomenon wherein a chemical reaction within an organism’s body produces light. It can be found in many places in nature — fireflies, some mushrooms — but mostly in the deep sea.
Recently, Rambouillet, a small historic French town, has teamed up with a company called Glowee to turn the city into a full-scale bioluminescence laboratory. The goal is to change the way in which cities use light. The company uses marine (海的) bacteria harvested from the coast of France. It makes some of the town’s public light up in the cool blue of bioluminescence.
These bioluminescent bacteria are stored in a seawater filled tube, giving the bacteria room to float around and light up. The light provided by the bacteria is part of their natural metabolism, so producing the light requires no energy other than that which is needed to feed the organisms. This makes it much more environmentally friendly and sustainable than electric light, which consumes a huge amount of non-renewable energy.
“On the way to lighting up the world with bioluminescence, you have to feed the bacteria and add water as they grow. That’s not so easy. The phenomenon will be very temperature-dependent and I doubt that it will work in the winter. Also, bioluminescence is not very bright compared to electrical lighting, though they have improved the light intensity,” Carl Johnson, a professor from Vanderbilt University said.
One potential solution to these issues — and one that Glowee is looking into — is to remove the biological aspect of the whole process. Theoretically, luciferase (荧光素酶) can be removed from the bacteria and used to create light instead of the bacteria itself. Because luciferase is non-living, it doesn’t need to be fed. Creating new means of sustainable lighting is a way of being environmentally friendly without plunging the earth back into darkness.
12. What do we know about Glowee
A. It is an ancient laboratory in France.
B. It solves power shortages in coastal cities.
C. It adopts bioluminescence as a light source.
D. It feeds marine organisms to produce chemicals.
13. What does Paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A. The reasons for energy waste.
B. The advantages of the marine bacteria as light.
C. The living conditions of the bioluminescent bacteria.
D. The difficulties of storing bioluminescent organisms.
14. What does Carl Johnson convey in his words
A. The bacteria work more efficiently under low temperatures.
B. It will cost too much to improve the luminescence intensity.
C. The application of bioluminescence enjoys a bright prospect.
D. The development of bioluminescence faces many challenges.
15. What could be the best title of this text
A. A Historic Town Lit up by Nature
B. The First Zero-carbon City in the World
C. A Reform of Producing Electricity in Cities
D. The Discovery of Luciferase in Marine Bacteria
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了法国历史悠久的小城朗布耶与一家名为Glowee的公司合作，利用生物发光技术将这座城市变成一个全面的生物发光实验室，其目标是改变城市使用光线的方式。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Recently, Rambouillet, a small historic French town, has teamed up with a company called Glowee to turn the city into a full-scale bioluminescence laboratory.The goal is to change the way in which cities use light. The company uses marine（海的）bacteria harvested from the coast of France. It makes some of the town’s public light up in the cool blue of bioluminescence.(最近，法国历史悠久的小城朗布耶与一家名为Glowee的公司合作，将这座城市变成一个全面的生物发光实验室。其目标是改变城市使用光线的方式。该公司使用的是来自法国海岸的海洋细菌。它让小镇上的一些公众在生物发光的冷蓝色中发光。)”可知，关于Glowee这个公司我们了解到的是，它主要研究采用生物发光作为光源。故选C项。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“The light provided by the bacteria is part of their natural metabolism, so producing the light requires no energy other than that which is needed to feed the organisms. This makes it much more environmentally friendly and sustainable than electric light, which consumes a huge amount of non-renewable energy.(细菌提供的光是它们自然新陈代谢的一部分，所以产生光不需要能量，只需要生物体所需的能量。这使得它比消耗大量不可再生能源的电灯更加环保和可持续。)”可知，第三段主要讲得是海洋细菌作为光源的优点。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“On the way to lighting up the world with bioluminescence, you have to feed the bacteria and add water as they grow. That’s not so easy. The phenomenon will be very temperature-dependent and I doubt that it will work in the winter. Also, bioluminescence is not very bright compared to electrical lighting, though they have improved the light intensity(在用生物发光照亮世界的路上，你必须给细菌喂食，并在它们生长的过程中加水。这可不容易。这种现象将非常依赖于温度，我怀疑它在冬天会起作用。此外，生物发光与电照明相比不是很亮，尽管它们提高了光强度)”可以推知，生物发光的发展面临着许多挑战。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。分析全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了法国历史悠久的小城朗布耶与一家名为Glowee的公司合作，利用生物发光技术将这座城市变成一个全面的生物发光实验室，其目标是改变城市使用光线的方式，所以A选项“大自然点亮的历史小镇”适合用作文章标题。故选A项。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分：12.5分)
How to develop a healthy lifestyle in high school
High school is a time known for teenagers spreading their wings and developing their minds. ____16____ Therefore, it is necessary for teenagers to develop a healthy lifestyle. Follow the tips to live a healthy lifestyle.
____17____ With studying and homework, high school students stay up late and still make it to early class. To function properly, your body and mind need at least eight hours of sleep each night. Go to sleep early enough to get your full requirement, and encourage your roommates to respect your need for enough sleep.
Eat a well-balanced diet. High school students may live on a diet of junk food and drinks. ____18____ If you have the benefit of a meal plan in the high school canteen, make good use of the salad bar and watch out for treats such as ice cream.
Exercise regularly. ____19____ High school students who exercise regularly benefit from a healthy physique(体格) and a mind with less stress. Make use of the school gym and swimming pool, which are typically available to students free of charge.
____20____ High school can bring on a lot of stressful situations. Aim for balance in your life between your social and school activities. Only take as many classes as you can handle successfully and rely on your support system of friends and family when stress arises.
A. Get plenty of rest.
B. Plan your school life.
C. Manage your stress level.
D. Physical activity helps build a strong body and mind.
E. High school students are busy with all kinds of activities.
F. Unfortunately, many often develop an unhealthy lifestyle.
G. Drink plenty of water and eat whole grains and vegetables every day.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. G 19. D 20. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了学生在高中阶段养成健康的生活方式的方法。
【16题详解】
根据空格后两句“Therefore, it is necessary for teenagers to develop a healthy lifestyle. Follow the tips to live a healthy lifestyle.”（因此，青少年有必要养成健康的生活方式。遵循以下建议，过一种健康的生活方式。）可推,事实上许多青少年的生活方式不健康,F项（不幸的是，许多人经常养成不健康的生活方式。）符合语境。故选F。
【17题详解】
根据文章结构可知,空格处是本段的主旨句。根据空格后句子“With studying and homework, high school students stay up late and still make it to early class. To function properly, your body and mind need at least eight hours of sleep each night. ”（有了学习和家庭作业，高中生熬夜到很晚，仍然能早起上课。为了正常工作，你的身体和大脑每晚至少需要八小时的睡眠。）空格后面说的是要有充足的重眠,故A项（充分休息。）符合语境。故选A。
【18题详解】
根据本段小标题“Eat a well-balanced diet.”（ 饮食均衡。），可知本段是建议养成健康的饮食习惯。G项（每天多喝水，吃全麦和蔬菜。）符合题意。故选G。
【19题详解】
本段是建议进行有规律的锻炼,空格处紧跟在主旨句“Exercise regularly.”（定期锻炼）后面,因此应该解释这样做的原因,故选D（体育活动有助于建立强健的身心。）故选D。
【20题详解】
根据文章结构可知,空格处是本段的主旨句，空格后一句“ High school can bring on a lot of stressful situations.”（高中会带来很多压力。）可知本段是有关压力的。C项（控制你的压力水平。）符合题意。故选C。
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
Last summer, my family had a vacation that left a lasting impact on me. Our family is a tight-knit (紧密的) group, each member with their unique ___21___ . My mother stands out with her cheerful and humorous ___22___ . Her personality has a way of ___23___ any situation, making her the heart and soul of our adventures.
During our journey, we ___24___ a situation that showed my mother’s kindness and humor. We had just arrived at a little town when we ___25___ a lost tourist looking bewildered (茫然的). Most people would have walked by, but not my mom. She ___26___ the stranger with a warm smile and started a ___27___ . Her sense of humor and friendliness ___28___ put the traveler at ease.
As we listened to their conversation, I realized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need, even to ___29___. Finally with my mom’s help, the tourist reunited with her partners. It was a heartwarming moment that taught me the power of kindness, humor, and the beauty of human ____30____ .
Throughout the trip, I ____31____ how my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother and more ____32____ . She taught me that life’s adventures are not just about the ____33____ but also discovering valuable life along the way.
Looking back on, I ____34____ myself on having such a loving family. And the trip was such a ____35____ experience.
21. A. height B. characteristics C. plans D. wealth
22. A. nature B. blood C. duty D. interest
23 A. setting aside B. appealing to C. brightening up D. taking up
24. A. foresaw B. evaluated C. created D. encountered
25. A. spotted B. accepted C. questioned D. dropped
26. A. prevented B. approached C. recognized D. impressed
27. A. trouble B. silence C. conversation D. experiment
28. A. slightly B. hardly C. instantly D. truly
29. A. neighbors B. co-workers C. producers D. strangers
30. A. qualification B. connection C. commitment D. responsibility
31. A. expected B. explained C. regretted D. observed
32. A. changeable B. normal C. enjoyable D. difficult
33. A. destinations B. devotion C. resistance D. predictions
34. A. press B. pride C. charge D. challenge
35. A. distant B. risky C. demanding D. memorable
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. A 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者对去年夏天家庭度假回忆，特别强调了母亲在旅行中的积极态度和善良、幽默的个性对作者的影响。作者通过母亲的行为认识到善良、幽默和友爱的重要性，并学会了在人生旅途中不仅关注目的地，也要欣赏沿途的美好。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的家庭是一个紧密结合的群体，每个成员都有自己独特的特点。A. height高度；B. characteristics特点；C. plans计划；D. wealth财富。根据下文“My mother stands out with her cheerful and humorous 2 .”介绍母亲的性格特点可知，作者想要说的是每个家庭成员都有不同的性格特点，而母亲尤为突出。故选B项。
22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我母亲性格开朗幽默，与众不同。A. nature性格，秉性；B. blood血统；C. duty职责；D. interest兴趣。根据句中“cheerful and humorous”可知，句中说的是性格。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：她的个性总能让人在任何情况下都感到愉快，使她成为我们冒险的核心和灵魂。A. setting aside留出；B. appealing to呼吁；C. brightening up使明亮，使愉快；D. taking up开始从事。根据上文“cheerful and humorous”可推知，开朗幽默的母亲能使任何情况变得愉快。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我们的旅途中，我们遇到了一个情况，显示了我母亲的善良和幽默。A. foresaw预见；B. evaluated评估；C. created创造；D. encountered遇到。下文讲述了作者一家遇到一位迷路的游客，开朗幽默的母亲主动提供帮助的事情，所以他们“遇到”一个情况。故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们刚到一个小镇，就看到一个迷路的游客满脸迷惑。A. spotted看见；B. accepted接受；C. questioned质疑；D. dropped丢弃。根据句上“arrived at a little town”和“a lost tourist looking bewildered”可知，他们到达小镇后看见一个迷路的游客。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她面带温暖的微笑走近陌生人，开始和他攀谈起来。A. prevented阻止；B. approached接近；C. recognized识别；D. impressed印象深刻。根据句中“Most people would have walked by, but not my mom.”可知，母亲没有像其它人一样走开，而是走近这个陌生人。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她面带温暖的微笑走近陌生人，开始和他攀谈起来。A. trouble麻烦；B. silence沉默；C. conversation交谈；D. experiment实验。根据下文“As we listened to their conversation”可知，母亲和陌生人开始交谈。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：她的幽默感和友善立刻使旅行者放松下来。A. slightly稍微地；B. hardly几乎不；C. instantly立即地；D. truly真实地。结合常识和句中“Her sense of humor and friendliness”可推知，母亲的幽默和友善会让陌生人立刻放松下来。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我们听他们的谈话时，我意识到向有需要的人伸出援助之手的重要性，即使是陌生人。A. neighbors邻居；B. co-workers同事；C. producers生产者；D. strangers陌生人。根据上文“We had just arrived at a little town when we 5 a lost tourist looking bewildered (茫然的).”可知，这位迷路的游客是陌生人。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这是一个温暖人心的时刻，它教会了我善良、幽默的力量，以及人类责任的美好。A. qualification资格；B. connection联系；C. commitment承诺；D. responsibility责任。根据上文“I realized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need”可推知，母亲让者懂得了帮助需要帮助的人的重要性，必要性，也可以理解为一种责任，所以作者明白了人类责任带来的美好。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在整个旅途中，我注意到母亲积极的态度和愿意伸出援手的意愿使我们的旅程更加顺利和愉快。A. expected预料；B. explained解释；C. regretted后悔；D. observed注意到。根据句中“my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother”可知，这是作者在整个旅途中看到的事情。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在整个旅途中，我注意到母亲积极的态度和愿意伸出援手的意愿使我们的旅程更加顺利和愉快。A. changeable易变的；B. normal正常的；C. enjoyable愉快的；D. difficult困难的。与形容词“smoother”是并列关系，说明母亲的“积极的态度和愿意伸出援手的意愿”来带的美好结果：“愉快的”旅程。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她告诉我，生活的冒险不仅仅是目的地，还包括沿途发现有价值的生命。A. destinations目的地；B. devotion奉献；C. resistance抵抗；D. predictions预测。not...but...表示前后的对比；与along the way“沿途”与destinations“目的地”相对。故选A项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：回想起来，我为自己有这样一个充满爱的家庭而感到自豪。A. press压；B. pride以……自豪；C. charge收费；D. challenge挑战。根据上文作者对母亲的描述和句中“having such a loving family”可推知，作者为有这样的家庭感到自豪。故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这次旅行是一次难忘的经历。A. distant遥远的；B. risky危险的；C. demanding要求高的；D. memorable难忘的。根据第一段中“Last summer, my family had a vacation that left a lasting impact on me.”可知，这次旅行是一次难忘的经历。故选D项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
语法填空
The extinction of the Chinese paddle-fish (白鲟) and wild Yangtze sturgeon (野生长江鲟鱼), ___36___ (announce) by the international Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), started a wave of comments on china’s social media recently, demanding more environmental ___37___ (protect).
The IUCN’s latest list of threatened species showed that 100% of the world’s remaining 26 sturgeon species are now at risk of extinction, up from 85% in 2009. “The assessment, based on new calculations, shows their decline over the past three generations is ___38___ (sharp) than previously thought,” the organization said, ___39___ (add) that the reassessment had also confirmed the extinction of the Chinese paddle-fish. Both the Chinese paddle-fish and the Yangtze sturgeon were common species in the Yangtze river basin, ___40___ have been troubled by heavy shipping. traffic, overfishing and water pollution.
The Chinese paddle-fish was one of ___41___ biggest freshwater fish species in the world and could grow up to 7 meters in length. The IUCN ranked it among “___42___ (critical) endangered” for the first time in 1996 ___43___ (warn) people of the possibility of its extinction. The Yangtze sturgeon could grow up to 8 meters. Its meat was considered delicious in China. ___44___ a source of caviar (鱼子酱), it ___45___ (catch) in great numbers and was purchased at a high price.
【答案】36. announced
37. protection
38. sharper
39. adding 40. which
41. the 42. critically
43. to warn 44. As
45. was caught
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述国际自然保护联盟（IUCN）将中国白鲟列入其濒危物种名单，所以号召人们紧急行动起来，防止更多淡水物种的消失。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：近日，国际自然保护联盟(IUCN)宣布中华白鲟和野生长江鲟灭绝，这在中国社交媒体上引发了一波评论浪潮，要求加强环境保护。设空处在句中作非谓语，和句子的主语之间是逻辑的被动关系，应用过去分词，作定语。故填announced。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意见上题解析。空前为形容词，设空处应用名词作宾语，表示抽象概念，为不可数名词。故填protection。
【38题详解】
考查形容词的比较级。句意：“基于新计算的评估显示，它们在过去三代的衰退比之前想象的要严重，”该组织说，并补充说，重新评估也证实了中华白鲟的灭绝。设空处应用形容词作表语，根据than可知，设空处应用形容词的比较级。故填sharper。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意见上题解析。设空处在句中作非谓语，和句子的逻辑主语之间是逻辑的主动关系，应用现在分词，作状语。故填adding。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：中国白鲟和长江中华鲟都是长江流域的常见物种，它们一直受到大量航运的困扰。交通、过度捕捞和水污染。设空处引导非限制性的定语从句，先行词为the Yangtze river basin，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：中国白鲟是世界上最大的淡水鱼之一，可以长到7米长。设空处后为形容词最高级biggest，空前应为定冠词the。故填the。
【42题详解】
考查副词。句意：1996年，世界自然保护联盟首次将其列为“极度濒危”物种，以警告人们其灭绝的可能性。设空处应用副词，修饰形容词endangered，作状语。故填critically。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意见上题解析。设空处为非谓语动词，the first...to do sth“第一个做某事的……”。设空处应用动词不定式，作定语。故填to warn。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：作为鱼子酱的来源，它被大量捕获，并以高价购买。设空处为介词表示“作为”，应用介词as，位于句首，首字母大写。故填As。
【45题详解】
考查动词语态。句意见上题解析。设空处在句中作谓语，和句子的主语之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，叙述过去发生的事，应用一般过去时，主语为it，be动词使用was。故填was caught。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你的英国好友Chris发来邮件，询问你身边发生的趣事，而恰好你们班最近就“看电影是否比看原著更好”这一话题展开了讨论。请你根据所给提示用英语回一封邮件，介绍同学们的不同观点以及你的看法。
赞成的观点：1. 节省时间；2. 易于理解。
反对的观点：1. 书中细节更多；2. 可以欣赏语言的魅力。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】
Dear Chris,
Recently our class had a discussion about whether it is better to watch the film than read the book. We had different opinions. Some of us in favour of the film think watching a film can save a lot of time. Besides, it’s easier for people to understand. However, others think differently. They believe the book offers more information, and it’s enjoyable to read beautiful language. From my point of view, reading the book may be the better choice. I think that it’s closely related to the author’s view. And it’s convenient to enjoy a book anytime and anywhere you like.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就班里关于话题“看电影是否比看原著更好”的讨论写一封邮件给英国好友Chris。
【详解】1.词汇积累
讨论：discussion → debate
观点：opinion → perspective
节省：save → conserve
提供：offer → provide
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：They believe the book offers more information, and it’s enjoyable to read beautiful language.
拓展句：They hold the belief that the book offers more information, and it’s enjoyable to read beautiful language.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Recently our class had a discussion about whether it is better to watch the film than read the book. (运用了whether引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】Some of us in favour of the film think watching a film can save a lot of time. (运用了省略that引导的宾语从句)
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
47. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。
On Tom’s birthday, everything went on as usual. He was about to leave for school when his parents smiled, “Wait! We have something special for you.” Then, they handed Tom a pair of cool basketball shoes.
Tom was so glad. “Happy birthday!” his parents said as he tried the shoes on. “These are not new. I got them from Mr. Byrne’s second-hand shop, but they look pretty new, right ” Tom’s mom added. “I don’t care where they came from, Mom. These are amazing! Thank you!” Tom replied and hugged his parents.
Tom came to school in these shoes. His friends immediately gathered, and considered his shoes cool. Tom gladly let them take turns trying on the shoes. That was when Brandon saw the words on the sole (鞋底) of one of the shoes.
“There’s something written here,” Brandon said, sitting down and taking off the shoes.
Tom took the pair and read the words on the sole, “To my dearest boy.” “Your parent probably wrote that,” Brandon stated. Tom shook his head, replying, “This is not my parent’s handwriting. It must be from the old owner’s parent.” Tom then wondered who would have given up such pretty shoes. “Maybe these shoes have an unusual story,” he thought.
When school ended, he reached Mr. Byrne’s store and asked about the shoes. The old man tried to recall who had brought them over. Then he said, “Oh, these were brought in by Samuel around your age. He lives in a yellow wooden house nearby.” “Do you know why he sold them ” Tom asked. “Most people bring things here because they need money,” Mr. Byrne explained.
Samuel was just one of such people. His dad had died weeks before, and his poor mother was sick and needed money for medicine (药). So he finally decided to sell his basketball shoes to support his mother though he loved the shoes.
Not knowing the fact, Tom walked out of the store, thinking about the people who needed to give up their things for money. “If the boy who owned these shoes had done so, he was probably sad about it,” Tom whispered (低声细语), and decided to learn about what had happened to the boy.
注意：
1.续写同数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
He looked around the street and spotted (发现) Samuel’s house.
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Then, Tom began removing his shoes before Samuel, deciding to return them to him.
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【答案】He looked around the street and spotted Samuel’s house. It was a yellow wooden house, exactly like Mr. Byrne had described. Tom felt a mixture of emotions that a boy his own age had been forced to sell his beloved shoes because of poverty and hardship. He knocked on the door, nervous but also hopeful that he might be able to help. It was Samuel, the former owner of the shoes, that opened the door. “I think these are yours”, Tom said.
Then, Tom began removing his shoes before Samuel, deciding to return them to him. “I hope things get better for you.” Tom added. Samuel stared at the shoes in his hand, tears forming in his eyes. “Thank you,” he whispered. “I... I don’t know how to repay you.” Tom smiled. “You don’t have to repay me,” he said. “Just remember, there are people who care about you and your family. You’re not alone.” He turned and walked away, hoping that his small act of kindness could make a difference in Samuel’s life.
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了汤姆收到生日礼物——一双二手篮球鞋，他非常高兴。在学校给同学们看的时候，发现鞋底写着“给我最亲爱的孩子。”几个字。汤姆想知道是谁出售了自己心爱的球鞋，于是他到伯恩先生的店里了解情况，并得知年龄相仿的塞缪尔是鞋子的前主人。汤姆想知道塞缪尔到底怎么了。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“他环顾了一下街道，发现了塞缪尔的房子。”可知，第一段可描写汤姆找到了塞缪尔的家，他对塞缪尔的遭遇感到同情，决定敲门看能不能帮上忙。
②由第二段首句内容“然后，汤姆开始在塞缪尔面前脱鞋，决定把鞋子还给他。”可知，第二段可描写汤姆决定把鞋子还给塞缪尔，塞缪尔深受感动。
2.续写线索：找到塞缪尔的家——汤姆深感同情——决定归还球鞋——塞缪尔表达感谢——默默祝福
3.词汇激活
行为类
①看见：spot/catch sight of/see
②开始：begin/start
③希望：hope/expect
情绪类
①强迫：force/compel
②善良：kindness/goodness
【点睛】[高分句型1]He knocked on the door, nervous but also hopeful that he might be able to help.(运用了形容词作伴随状语和连词that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2]Samuel stared at the shoes in his hand, tears forming in his eyes.(运用了独立主格结构作伴随状语)
[高分句型3]He turned and walked away, hoping that his small act of kindness could make a difference in Samuel’s life.(运用了现在分词作伴随状语和连接词that引导的宾语从句)威远中学校2022级高二上第2次月考(半期考试)
英语试题
考试时间：120分钟 满分：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三个选项中进出最佳选项。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. In which season did the woman get to Prague
A. In summer. B. In autumn. C. In winter.
2. How much will the speakers pay for the shoes
A. 35. B. 25. C. 15.
3. What is the woman going to wear
A. A skirt and a sweater. B. Jeans and a sweater. C. A shirt and a skirt.
4. What size does the man want
A. 35. B. 9. C. 39.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A holiday plan. B. Weather conditions. C. Life in Southeast Asia.
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. What are the speakers talking about
A. A computer. B. An e-mail. C. A mobile phone.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Call the manager. B. Cancel an appointment. C. Get someone to help the man.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about the man
A. He often borrows things from the woman.
B. He wants to use the woman’s camera.
C. He needs to buy the best suit.
9. How will the man go to attend the wedding
A. By motorcycle. B. By taxi. C. By car.
听第8段材料，回答第10-12题。
10. Where does the conversation take place
A. At an airport. B. At the man’s house. C. At the woman’s house.
11. What do we know about the woman
A. Her suitcase is more than 40 kg.
B. She will take a flight to America.
C. She has a handbag and a large backpack.
12. What time does the flight leave
A. At 8:30 a.m. B. At 9:30 a.m. C. At 10:30 a.m.
听第9段材料，回答第13～16题。
13. What do the customers think of the fitness equipment in the hotels
A. Satisfying. B. Disappointing. C. Up-to-date.
14. How many hotels does the woman mention
A. Three. B. Eight. C. Eleven.
15. Where is the woman
A. In Florence. B. In Zurich. C. In Bern.
16. What will the speakers do next
A. Budget the cost.
B. Fix a time for a meeting.
C. Look around the fitness rooms.
听第10段材料，回答第1720题。
17. What kind of music did young Margie like
A. Country music. B. Rock. C. Jazz.
18. When did Margie get her first guitar
A. At the age of 5. B. At the age of 6. C. At the age of 17.
19. What was Margie’s high school life like
A. She focused on her music.
B. She did poorly in schoolwork.
C. She had an active social life.
20 What does the speaker think of Margie
A. She should work harder.
B. She has a bright future.
C. She is too young to be famous.
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。
A
Four Great Restaurants in Bologna, Italy
If you’re looking for a restaurant in Bologna, don’t miss out on our picks of the best places to eat in the city.
Sfoglia Rina
Tradition and innovation are all on the menu at Sfoglia Rina, along-standing family restaurant near Bologna’s famous Two Towers. Rina was started as a fresh pasta (意大利面食) shop back in the 1960s, and the pasta is all still handmade. Ingredients are carefully and sustainably sourced, and pasta-making classes are periodically offered for kids and adults.
Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 Bologna
Zerocinquantino
Aperitivo is typically a pre-dinner snack and drink, but at Zerocinquantino, you may make it a meal as many people in Bologna do. Baskets of local bread are served with the region’s famous meat and cheeses, and a long list of wines is available in glasses and bottles. The service is fast, and the atmosphere is young and modem.
Via Pescherie Vecchie, 3/E, 40124 Bologna
Trattoria Da Vito
It’s a legendary gathering place for Bologna*s artists and educated people. The inside hasn’t been updated since Vito left the building long before; the menu hasn’t changed. Meals are traditional and extremely cheap, with nothing priced over ? 10.
Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 Bologna
Drogheria della Rosa
With tables spreading out under Bologna’s medieval porticos (中世纪门廊), Drogheria della Rosa is a favorite for the best atmosphere in Bologna. Fortunately, that atmosphere is matched by excellent food and service, both provided by the chef and owner Emanuele Addone, who personally visits each table. The menu is a mix of traditional Bolognese food and dishes from around Italy, so you’re sure to find something you like as long as you have enough money.
Via Cartoleria, 10b, 40124 Bologna
1 What can we know about Sfoglia Rina
A. It is famous for its snacks and drinks.
B. It has a history of about sixty years.
C. It becomes a must for educated people.
D. It is the best-preserved Italian restaurant.
2. Which of the following places provides some authentic but inexpensive Italian meals
A. Via Castiglione, 5/b, 40124 Bologna
B. Via Cartoleria, 10b, 40124 Bologna
C. Via Mario Musolesi, 9a, 40138 Bologna
D. Via Pescherie Vecchie, 3/E, 40124 Bologna
3. What can customers do at Drogheria della Rosa
A. Communicate with the chef.
B. Take some dish-making classes.
C. Talk about art with famous artists.
D. Appreciate modem decorating styles.
B
When we talk more broadly of body language, rather than good postures, we can actually see the effects it has on relationships right throughout the animal kingdom. In particular, body language is used to express power through expansive (扩张的) postures.
You might know about Amy Cuddy’s famous Ted Talk and her incredible insights on how posture changes our thoughts. Cuddy and her team study body language, particularly what they call “high-power” and “low-power” poses.
“High-power” poses refer to the act of taking a posture of confidence, which can help you feel more self-confident, even after only two minutes. Typical high-power poses are about opening up. You stretch and expand your body to take up as much space as possible. For example, bosses are doing high-power poses when they lean back in their chairs, put their hands behind their heads, and kick their feet up onto their desks. Meanwhile, people take low-power positions when they’re feeling helpless or defeated. They close up, arms around themselves, taking up the smallest space.
Some even more recent studies took this even further: A study by researchers from Columbia and Harvard Universities showed that body language symbolizing power can actually affect our decision-making, unintentionally. The researchers measured the desire for risk of participants in either expansive, powerful poses or constricted (收缩的) poses. Those in the powerful poses not only felt more powerful and in control, but were 45% more likely to take risky actions.
“This isn’t about what your body language is communicating to others; it’s about what your body language is communicating to you. Your body language is changing your mind, which changes your behavior, which changes your outcomes,” said Cuddy.
So if you want to take advantage of the benefits of these poses to live a healthier and happier life, where should you start
4. Which is probably a low-power pose according to the text
A. Sitting with hands crossed in the lap.
B. Arms raised in a “V” above the head.
C. Standing with your legs open.
D. Sitting with your arms spreading out on the chair.
5. What can we say about people in the expansive poses
A. They are hesitant. B. They are very shy.
C. They feel out of control. D. They feel more confident.
6. What is the text mainly about
A. The posture of confidence. B. Cuddy’s research on behavior.
C The surprising power of body language. D. The research about decision-making.
7. What might be talked about in the following paragraph
A. How to correct bad habits. B. How to improve your body language.
C. How posture affects your health. D. Why good posture matters for employees.
C
China is recognized as a world leader in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and facial recognition systems. A Chinese company says it has created a new facial recognition system that can identify people even if they are wearing masks (口罩). Engineers at the Beijing-based company say their system is the first to be created to effectively identify people wearing face masks.
The company told a news agency that a team of 20 people built the system in about a month. The system is based on existing technologies developed over the past 10 years. The process involved adding a collection of about 6 million unmasked faces and a much smaller collection of masked faces, the company said.
The company is now selling two main kinds of products that use the new technology. One performs “single channel” recognition, which is designed to be used at the entrances to buildings. The other product is a “multi-channel” recognition system that uses groups of surveillance (监视) cameras. It can identify individuals in a crowd of up to 30 people within a second.
“When people are wearing a mask that covers the mouth and the nose, the recognition rate can reach about 95%, which can ensure that most people can be identified,” said Huang, vice president of the company. He added that the system’s success rate for people not wearing a mask is about 99.5%.
However, the new system struggles to identify people wearing both a mask and sunglasses. “In this situation, all of the key facial information is lost. In such cases recognition is graunchy,” Huang said.
People react to the new technology differently. While some citizens have been against using such tools, the majority have accepted the technology as an effective way to reduce crime and catch criminals.
8. What did the company do to build the system
A. It gathered many face images. B. It used the latest technology.
C. It added a collection of masks. D. It employed hundreds of people.
9. What can we know about the new system
A. Its success rate is affected by cameras.
B. It recognizes groups of people in seconds.
C. Its performance changes with the location.
D. It does better in identifying unmasked faces.
10. What does the underlined word “graunchy” in paragragh 5 mean
A. Tough. B. Specific. C. Normal. D. Different.
11. What is most people’s attitude towards the new system
A Uncaring. B. Doubtful. C. Objective. D. Supportive.
D
Bioluminescence (生物发光) is a natural phenomenon wherein a chemical reaction within an organism’s body produces light. It can be found in many places in nature — fireflies, some mushrooms — but mostly in the deep sea.
Recently, Rambouillet, a small historic French town, has teamed up with a company called Glowee to turn the city into a full-scale bioluminescence laboratory. The goal is to change the way in which cities use light. The company uses marine (海的) bacteria harvested from the coast of France. It makes some of the town’s public light up in the cool blue of bioluminescence.
These bioluminescent bacteria are stored in a seawater filled tube, giving the bacteria room to float around and light up. The light provided by the bacteria is part of their natural metabolism, so producing the light requires no energy other than that which is needed to feed the organisms. This makes it much more environmentally friendly and sustainable than electric light, which consumes a huge amount of non-renewable energy.
“On the way to lighting up the world with bioluminescence, you have to feed the bacteria and add water as they grow. That’s not so easy. The phenomenon will be very temperature-dependent and I doubt that it will work in the winter. Also, bioluminescence is not very bright compared to electrical lighting, though they have improved the light intensity,” Carl Johnson, a professor from Vanderbilt University said.
One potential solution to these issues — and one that Glowee is looking into — is to remove the biological aspect of the whole process. Theoretically, luciferase (荧光素酶) can be removed from the bacteria and used to create light instead of the bacteria itself. Because luciferase is non-living, it doesn’t need to be fed. Creating new means of sustainable lighting is a way of being environmentally friendly without plunging the earth back into darkness.
12. What do we know about Glowee
A. It is an ancient laboratory in France.
B. It solves power shortages in coastal cities.
C. It adopts bioluminescence as a light source.
D. It feeds marine organisms to produce chemicals.
13. What does Paragraph 3 mainly focus on
A The reasons for energy waste.
B. The advantages of the marine bacteria as light.
C. The living conditions of the bioluminescent bacteria.
D. The difficulties of storing bioluminescent organisms.
14. What does Carl Johnson convey in his words
A. The bacteria work more efficiently under low temperatures.
B. It will cost too much to improve the luminescence intensity.
C. The application of bioluminescence enjoys a bright prospect.
D. The development of bioluminescence faces many challenges.
15. What could be the best title of this text
A. A Historic Town Lit up by Nature
B. The First Zero-carbon City in the World
C. A Reform of Producing Electricity in Cities
D. The Discovery of Luciferase in Marine Bacteria
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分：12.5分)
How to develop a healthy lifestyle in high school
High school is a time known for teenagers spreading their wings and developing their minds. ____16____ Therefore, it is necessary for teenagers to develop a healthy lifestyle. Follow the tips to live a healthy lifestyle.
____17____ With studying and homework, high school students stay up late and still make it to early class. To function properly, your body and mind need at least eight hours of sleep each night. Go to sleep early enough to get your full requirement, and encourage your roommates to respect your need for enough sleep.
Eat a well-balanced diet. High school students may live on a diet of junk food and drinks. ____18____ If you have the benefit of a meal plan in the high school canteen, make good use of the salad bar and watch out for treats such as ice cream.
Exercise regularly. ____19____ High school students who exercise regularly benefit from a healthy physique(体格) and a mind with less stress. Make use of the school gym and swimming pool, which are typically available to students free of charge.
____20____ High school can bring on a lot of stressful situations. Aim for balance in your life between your social and school activities. Only take as many classes as you can handle successfully and rely on your support system of friends and family when stress arises.
A. Get plenty of rest.
B. Plan your school life.
C. Manage your stress level.
D. Physical activity helps build a strong body and mind.
E. High school students are busy with all kinds of activities.
F. Unfortunately, many often develop an unhealthy lifestyle.
G. Drink plenty of water and eat whole grains and vegetables every day.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
Last summer, my family had a vacation that left a lasting impact on me. Our family is a tight-knit (紧密的) group, each member with their unique ___21___ . My mother stands out with her cheerful and humorous ___22___ . Her personality has a way of ___23___ any situation, making her the heart and soul of our adventures.
During our journey, we ___24___ a situation that showed my mother’s kindness and humor. We had just arrived at a little town when we ___25___ a lost tourist looking bewildered (茫然的). Most people would have walked by, but not my mom. She ___26___ the stranger with a warm smile and started a ___27___ . Her sense of humor and friendliness ___28___ put the traveler at ease.
As we listened to their conversation, I realized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need, even to ___29___. Finally with my mom’s help, the tourist reunited with her partners. It was a heartwarming moment that taught me the power of kindness, humor, and the beauty of human ____30____ .
Throughout the trip, I ____31____ how my mother’s positive attitude and willingness to lend a hand made our journey smoother and more ____32____ . She taught me that life’s adventures are not just about the ____33____ but also discovering valuable life along the way.
Looking back on, I ____34____ myself on having such a loving family. And the trip was such a ____35____ experience.
21. A. height B. characteristics C. plans D. wealth
22. A. nature B. blood C. duty D. interest
23. A. setting aside B. appealing to C. brightening up D. taking up
24. A. foresaw B. evaluated C. created D. encountered
25. A. spotted B. accepted C. questioned D. dropped
26. A. prevented B. approached C. recognized D. impressed
27. A. trouble B. silence C. conversation D. experiment
28. A. slightly B. hardly C. instantly D. truly
29. A. neighbors B. co-workers C. producers D. strangers
30. A. qualification B. connection C. commitment D. responsibility
31. A. expected B. explained C. regretted D. observed
32. A. changeable B. normal C. enjoyable D. difficult
33. A. destinations B. devotion C. resistance D. predictions
34. A. press B. pride C. charge D. challenge
35. A. distant B. risky C. demanding D. memorable
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
语法填空
The extinction of the Chinese paddle-fish (白鲟) and wild Yangtze sturgeon (野生长江鲟鱼), ___36___ (announce) by the international Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), started a wave of comments on china’s social media recently, demanding more environmental ___37___ (protect).
The IUCN’s latest list of threatened species showed that 100% of the world’s remaining 26 sturgeon species are now at risk of extinction, up from 85% in 2009. “The assessment, based on new calculations, shows their decline over the past three generations is ___38___ (sharp) than previously thought,” the organization said, ___39___ (add) that the reassessment had also confirmed the extinction of the Chinese paddle-fish. Both the Chinese paddle-fish and the Yangtze sturgeon were common species in the Yangtze river basin, ___40___ have been troubled by heavy shipping. traffic, overfishing and water pollution.
The Chinese paddle-fish was one of ___41___ biggest freshwater fish species in the world and could grow up to 7 meters in length. The IUCN ranked it among “___42___ (critical) endangered” for the first time in 1996 ___43___ (warn) people of the possibility of its extinction. The Yangtze sturgeon could grow up to 8 meters. Its meat was considered delicious in China. ___44___ a source of caviar (鱼子酱), it ___45___ (catch) in great numbers and was purchased at a high price.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你的英国好友Chris发来邮件，询问你身边发生的趣事，而恰好你们班最近就“看电影是否比看原著更好”这一话题展开了讨论。请你根据所给提示用英语回一封邮件，介绍同学们的不同观点以及你的看法。
赞成的观点：1. 节省时间；2. 易于理解。
反对的观点：1. 书中细节更多；2. 可以欣赏语言的魅力。
Dear Chris,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 书面表达(满分25分)
47. 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。续写的词数应为150左右。
On Tom’s birthday, everything went on as usual. He was about to leave for school when his parents smiled, “Wait! We have something special for you.” Then, they handed Tom a pair of cool basketball shoes.
Tom was so glad. “Happy birthday!” his parents said as he tried the shoes on. “These are not new. I got them from Mr. Byrne’s second-hand shop, but they look pretty new, right ” Tom’s mom added. “I don’t care where they came from, Mom. These are amazing! Thank you!” Tom replied and hugged his parents.
Tom came to school in these shoes. His friends immediately gathered, and considered his shoes cool. Tom gladly let them take turns trying on the shoes. That was when Brandon saw the words on the sole (鞋底) of one of the shoes.
“There’s something written here,” Brandon said, sitting down and taking off the shoes.
Tom took the pair and read the words on the sole, “To my dearest boy.” “Your parent probably wrote that,” Brandon stated. Tom shook his head, replying, “This is not my parent’s handwriting. It must be from the old owner’s parent.” Tom then wondered who would have given up such pretty shoes. “Maybe these shoes have an unusual story,” he thought.
When school ended, he reached Mr. Byrne’s store and asked about the shoes. The old man tried to recall who had brought them over. Then he said, “Oh, these were brought in by Samuel around your age. He lives in a yellow wooden house nearby.” “Do you know why he sold them ” Tom asked. “Most people bring things here because they need money,” Mr. Byrne explained.
Samuel was just one of such people. His dad had died weeks before, and his poor mother was sick and needed money for medicine (药). So he finally decided to sell his basketball shoes to support his mother though he loved the shoes.
Not knowing the fact, Tom walked out of the store, thinking about the people who needed to give up their things for money. “If the boy who owned these shoes had done so, he was probably sad about it,” Tom whispered (低声细语), and decided to learn about what had happened to the boy.
注意：
1.续写同数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
He looked around the street and spotted (发现) Samuel’s house.
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Then, Tom began removing his shoes before Samuel, deciding to return them to him.
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