礼泉县2023～2024学年度第一学期中期学科素质调研
高二英语
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
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。听力部分结束前，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。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 does the woman say about Tom
A. He works hard. B. He is clever. C. He is popular.
2. Why is the man making the call
A. To remind the woman of a rainstorm.
B. To make work arrangements.
C. To have his house repaired.
3. What does the man think of the training
A. Disappointing. B. Satisfying. C. Worrying.
4. What will Jack probably do this weekend
A. Go camping. B. Visit a friend. C. Watch a film.
5. When did the woman have breakfast
A. At 7:10. B. At 7:30. C. At 7: 50.
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’s the relationship between the two speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. A receptionist and a visitor.
C. The boss and the secretary.
7. What does the woman give the man
A. A guidebook. B. A city map. C. A schedule.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When was the Tiger Ying made
A. About 2,000 years ago. B. About 3,000 years ago. C. About 4,000 years ago.
9. What can we know about the buyer
A. His name is unknown.
B. He is from the UK.
C. He spent 41,000 dollars on the thing.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Who will the man give the necklace to
A. His friend. B. His wife. C. His kid.
11. What is the man dissatisfied with about the first necklace
A. Its length. B. Its color. C. Its price.
12. How much does the man pay
A. $600. B. $1,080 C. $1,200.
13. What does the man want the woman to do in the end
A. Pack up the necklace. B. Keep the change. C. Put a card in the gift.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is the most important transportation in Karl’s village
A. The plane. B. The bus. C. The boat.
15. What type of work do many people in Karl’s village do now
A. They fish in a boat.
B. They make tools by hand.
C. They do business on the Internet.
16. What is Karl’s opinion about the old lifestyle
A. It is exciting. B. It is boring. C. It is healthy.
17. What is Karl most interested in
A. Modern clothes. B. Computer games. C. Hunting tales.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How many kinds of pollution have been mentioned by the speaker
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
19. Which is the most serious pollution in today’s life
A. Air pollution. B. Noise pollution. C. Water pollution.
20. What does the speaker advise us to do to fight pollution
A. Plant more trees. B. Go to live with friends. C. Take public transportation.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.
Tonal
$2,995 AT
Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.
Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV
$1,800 AT BEST BUY
8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over $5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got. It gets your money worth best.
VIVE Goggle
$499 AT
Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set — that’s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde
$920 AT WALMART
For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.
1. Which device will get your money worth best
A. Tonal. B. Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde.
C. VIVE Flow. D. Hisense 75” U 800 GR 8K ULED Roku TV.
2. What statement of VIVE Goggles is TRUE
A. They are user-friendly.
B. They help keep track of weight.
C. They appeal to gamers.
D. They are intended for who are allergic to dust.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A consumer review. B. A magazine.
C. A novel. D. A health report.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了几个帮助提升生活质量的新设备。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hisense 75’’ U 800GR 8K ULED Roku TV中的“1,800 AT BEST BUY”和“Calling it‘affordable’may be a stretch,but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got.(说它“经济实惠”可能有点夸张，但与大多数售价超过5000美元的8k电视相比，它是我们所拥有的技术中最具成本效益的版本。)”可知，大多数8K的电视都要超过5000美元，但Hisense 75’’ U 800GR 8K ULED Roku TV只需要1800美元，说明它性价比非常高。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据VIVE Goggle中的“It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.(这是我戴过的最平静的耳机，它有摄像头，让你只用手就能控制一切。这是给非游戏玩家的。)”可知，只用手就能控制一切，适用于非游戏玩家，说明这很容易操作，对用户很友好。故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.(以下是最新发布的设备，旨在帮助您的生活更方便，美丽和生动。)”可知，本文主要介绍了几款帮助生活更方便的新发布的设备，内容仅涉及产品价格和主要优势。文章最有可能来自杂志，目的在于打广告。故选B。
B
With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhongnanhai to its south, Beihai Park, also known as Northern Sea Park, is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardenst (皇家花园) in China located in the center of Beijing.
Beihai Park is said to be built according to a traditional Chinese legend. The story is that once upon a time there were three magic mountains called “Penglai”, “Yingzhou” and “Fangzhang”. Gods in those mountains had a kind of medicine which would help humans gain immortality (永生). Consequently, many emperors constantly sought those mountains. I For example, Emperor Qin Shihuang had sent people to look for the magic mountains but they failed. Emperor Wudi, the fifth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty did similar things.
It was believed that different mountain-water combinations in ancient Chinese architecture led to totally different effects. So from then on, almost every emperor during the succeeding dynasties would build a royal garden with one-pool-with-three-hill layout near his palace. Beihai Park was surely built after this traditional style: the water of Beihai with Zhongnanhai is the Taiye Pool; the Jade Flowery Islet, the island of the Circular City and the Xishantai Island represent the three magic mountains.
Actually, Beihai Park was initially built in the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) and was repaired and rebuilt in the following dynasties including Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing. The large-scale rebuilding in the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) generally established the present scale and pattern. In 1925, it was first opened to the public, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.
It is enjoyable to walk around the various scenic areas in Beihai Park. There are many places to visit, including the Bai Ta, Five-Dragon Pavilions, Nine-Dragon Wall, Yong’an Temple and so on. There is also a classy restaurant called Fangshan Restaurant where the Empress Cixi once dined.
4. Where is Beihai Park
A. Near the ocean. B. In the south of Zhongnanhai.
C. To the west side of Jingshan Park. D. In the uptown area of Beijing City.
5 What is the similarity between Emperor Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wudi of Han according to the text
A. They loved to listen to stories. B. They both pursued immortality.
C. They were mountain-climbing lovers. D. They were the first emperor of their dynasties.
6. How old is Beihai Park
A. Less than 100 years old. B. About 500 years old.
C. About 1, 000 years old. D. Nearly 2, 000 years old.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. A famous park. B. Historical palaces.
C. An unforgettable legend. D. Ancient architectural styles.
【答案】4. C 5. B 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了北京北海公园的历史和建筑风格。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhongnanhai to its south, Beihai Park, also known as Northern Sea Park, is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens (皇家花园) in China located in center of Beijing. (北海公园，也被称为 Northern Sea Park，东临紫禁城和景山公园，南临中南海，位于北京中心，是中国最古老、最大、保存最完好的古代皇家园林之一。)” 可知，北海公园位于景山公园的西侧。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Gods in those mountains had a kind of medicine which would help humans gain immortality (永生). Consequently, many emperors constantly sought those mountains. For example, Emperor Qin Shihuang had sent people to look for the magic mountains but they failed. Emperor Wudi, the fifth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty did similar things. (那些山上的神有一种药，可以帮助人类获得永生。因此，许多皇帝不断寻找这些山脉。例如，秦始皇曾派人去寻找神山，但他们失败了。西汉第五位皇帝汉武帝也做过类似的事情)”可知，秦始皇与汉武帝都追求长生不老。故选B项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Actually, Beihai Park was initially built in the Liao Dynasty (9l6—1l25) and was repaired and rebuilt in the following dynasties including Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing.(实际上，北海公园最初建于辽代(公元916 - 1125年)，并在金、元、明、清等朝代进行了修复和重建。)”可知，北海公园已经约有一千多年的历史了。故选C项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhongnanhai to its south, Beihai Park, also known as Northern Sea Park, is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardens (皇家花园) in China located in center of Beijing. (北海公园，也被称为 Northern Sea Park，东临紫禁城和景山公园，南临中南海，位于北京中心，是中国最古老、最大、保存最完好的古代皇家园林之一。)”并通读全文可知，文章主要介绍了一个著名的旅游景点——北海公园。故选A项。
C
John von Neumann was the oldest of 3 children of a banker, and his speed of learning new ideas and solving problems stood out early. At 17, his father tried to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he might lead a poor life being a mathematician, so von Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well. In 1926, at 23, he received a degree in chemical engineering and a Ph. D in mathematics. From then on, mathematics provided well enough for him, and he never had to turn to chemistry.
In 1930, von Neumann visited Princeton University for a year and then became a professor there. His first book was published in 1932. In 1933, the Institute for Advanced Study was formed, and he became one of the 6 full-time people in the School of Mathematics (Einstein was one of the others).
World War II hugely converted von Neumann’s areas of interest. Until 1940 he had been a great pure mathematician. During and after the war, he became one of the best mathematicians who put mathematical theories into practice. During the last part of the war he became interested in computing machines and made several fundamental contributions. After the war, von Neumann continued his work with computers, and was generally very active in government service. He received many awards. He was the president of the American Mathematical Society and was a member of the Atomic Energy Commission. He died of cancer in 1957.
Von Neumann made several great contributions and any one of them would have been enough to earn him a firm place in history. He will be remembered as one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.
Von Neumann really was a legend in his own time, and there are a number of stories about him. His driving ability is a part of his legend. He reported one accident this way: “I was driving down the road. The trees on the right were passing me in an orderly fashion at 60 miles per hour. Suddenly one of them stepped in my path.”
8. John von Neumann also learned chemistry because ________.
A. his father didn’t trust his talent in learning mathematics
B. he believed he could live a wealthy life learning chemistry
C. he had the gift for solving problems at a high speed
D. his father worried about his income as a mathematician
9. When was John von Neumann’s first book published
A. In 1926. B. In 1930. C. In 1932. D. In 1933.
10. What does the underlined word “converted” mean in Paragraph 3
A. Ban. B. Change. C. Delay. D. Break.
11. Which of the following can best describe John von Neumann
A. Intelligent and humorous. B. Smart but careless.
C. Brave and calm. D. Kind and easy-going.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了著名科学家约翰·冯·诺伊曼的生平经历、取得的重大成就以及一则有趣的故事。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“At 17, his father tried to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he might lead a poor life being a mathematician, so von Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well. (17岁时，冯·诺伊曼的父亲劝他不要成为一名数学家，因为当数学家可能会过着贫穷的生活，所以他也同意学习化学)”可知，因为他父亲担心他作为数学家收入会很微薄，所以冯·诺伊曼也学习了化学。故选D项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“His first book was published in 1932. (他的第一本书出版于1932年)”可知，冯·诺伊曼出版第一本书时是1932年。故选C项。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词的下文“Until 1940 he had been a great pure mathematician. During and after the war, he became one of the best mathematicians who put mathematical theories into practice. (直到1940年，他一直是一位伟大的纯粹数学家。在战争期间和战后，他成为将数学理论付诸实践的最优秀的数学家之一)”可知，冯·诺伊曼在战争前研究纯粹数学，在战争期间和战后研究如何应用数学理论。由此可知，二战改变了他的兴趣领域，converted意思应该是“改变，转变”，与change意思接近。故选B项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段描述的冯·诺伊曼惊人的学习能力，第二段描述的突出的研究能力，第三段描述的在理论数学、应用数学和计算机等领域取得的巨大成就可知，他非常聪明。根据最后一段中“He reported one accident this way: “I was driving down the road. The trees on the right were passing me in an orderly fashion at 60 miles per hour. Suddenly one of them stepped in my path.” (他这样报告了一起事故：“我在路上开车。右边的树以每小时60英里的速度有序地从我身边经过。突然，其中一个挡住了我的去路”)”可知，冯·诺依曼在报告开车事故时，将自己与树木之间的动与静的状态颠倒，让人忍俊不禁，因此他非常幽默。故选A项。
D
There is hope for our planet’s survival. Innovative products are being designed to reduce our dependence on plastic, single-use plastic in particular.
One such innovation comes from international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati with its “Feel the Peel” machine, an experimental rounded juice bar that not only makes freshly squeezed orange juice, but also 3D prints a recyclable bio plastic cup with the leftover orange peels (果皮).
Designed with global energy company Eni. The juicer is 10 feet tall and topped with a massive dome (圆顶) feeding the juicer with oranges on demand. The dome is made up of round tracks that hold up to 1,500 oranges. A3D printer is set up in the base of the machine.
The machine goes like magic. When an order is placed, the oranges slide down the tracks to a squeezer, and the juice is then deposited (使沉积) into an “orange peel” bio-plastic cup, ready to enjoy. Meanwhile, the freshly squeezed peels fall down a tube and gather at the bottom of the machine where they are dried, milled and mixed with Poly lactic Acid, creating a bio plastic material. The bio plastic is then heated and melted into a filament (细丝) and the 3D printer then creates recyclable bio plastic cups, ready to be filled with freshly squeezed juice.
How cool that is! It seems that Carlo Ratti Associati and Eni have plans to take “Feel the Peel” beyond just orange juice.
“The principle of recycling is a must for today’s objects,” says Carlo Ratti, “Working with Eni, we tried to show recycling in a very tangible way, by developing a machine that helps us to understand how oranges can be used well beyond their juice. The next improvement of “Feel the Peel” might include new functions, such as printing fabric for clothing from orange peels.”
12. What can we know about “Feel the Peel” machine
A. It increases the output of orange juice.
B. It makes orange juice taste better.
C. It bans the use of single-use plastic.
D. It makes something beyond orange juice.
13. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4
A. The reason for the machine’s popularity.
B. The way the machine works.
C. The structure of the machine.
D. The way to use the machine.
14. What is Carlo’s attitude to the future of the machine
A. Pessimistic. B. Cautious. C. Positive. D. Indifferent.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. Orange Juicer 3D Prints Bioplastic Cups
B. A New Form of Orange Peels
C. Different Innovative Products Are Being Designed
D. Carlo Invents Several Recyclable Machines
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了一个名为“Feel the Peel”的机器，不仅可以制作新鲜压榨的橙汁，还可以用剩余的橙子皮3D打印出可回收的生物塑料杯子。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“One such innovation comes from international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati with its “Feel the Peel” machine, an experimental rounded juice bar that not only makes freshly squeezed orange juice, but also 3D prints a recyclable bio plastic cup with the leftover orange peels (果皮) .(其中一项创新来自国际设计公司Carlo Ratti Association的Feel the Peel机器，这是一种实验性的圆形果汁棒，不仅可以制作新鲜挤压的橙汁，还可以用剩下的橙子皮3D打印一个可回收的生物塑料杯)”可知，Feel the Peel机器不仅可以制作新鲜压榨的橙汁，还可以用剩余的橙子皮3D打印出可回收的生物塑料杯子，它能做出橙汁以外的东西。故选D项。
【13题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第四段“The machine goes like magic. When an order is placed, the oranges slide down the tracks to a squeezer, and the juice is then deposited (使沉积) into an “orange peel” bio-plastic cup, ready to enjoy. Meanwhile, the freshly squeezed peels fall down a tube and gather at the bottom of the machine where they are dried, milled and mixed with Poly lactic Acid, creating a bio plastic material The bio plastic is then heated and melted into a filament (细丝) and the 3D printer then creates recyclable bioplastic cups, ready to be filled with freshly squeezed juice.(这台机器运转起来很神奇。下单后，橙子沿着轨道滑到挤压机上，然后将果汁放入“橙皮”生物塑料杯中，准备享用。与此同时，新鲜挤压的果皮从一根管子里掉下来，聚集在机器的底部，在那里它们被干燥、研磨并与聚乳酸混合，形成了一种生物塑料材料。然后，生物塑料被加热并融化成细丝，3D打印机生成可回收的生物塑料杯，准备装满新鲜挤压的果汁)”可知，本段主要介绍了新榨汁机工作的方式。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““The principle of recycling is a must for today’s objects,” says Carlo Ratti, “Working with Eni, we tried to show recycling in a very tangible way, by developing a machine that helps us to understand how oranges can be used well beyond their juice. The next improvement of “Feel the Peel” might include new functions, such as printing fabric for clothing from orange peels.”(Carlo Ratti说：“回收利用的原则对当今的物品来说是必须的。我们与埃尼集团合作，通过开发一台机器，帮助我们了解如何在果汁之外使用橙子，试图以一种非常有形的方式展示回收利用。Feel the Peel的下一个改进可能包括新功能，例如用橙子皮打印衣服面料。”)”可知，Carlo Ratti认为Feel the Peel可以进一步改进，让橙子可以有更多用途，所以Carlo Ratti对Feel the Peel持有的是积极乐观的态度。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是根据第二段“One such innovation comes from international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati with its “Feel the Peel” machine, an experimental rounded juice bar that not only makes freshly squeezed orange juice, but also 3D prints a recyclable bio plastic cup with the leftover orange peels (果皮) .(其中一项创新来自国际设计公司Carlo Ratti Association的Feel the Peel机器，这是一种实验性的圆形果汁棒，不仅可以制作新鲜挤压的橙汁，还可以用剩下的橙子皮3D打印一个可回收的生物塑料杯)”可知，文章主要介绍了Feel the Peel机器，不仅可以制作新鲜压榨的橙汁，还可以用剩余的橙子皮3D打印出可回收的生物塑料杯子，所以“橙子榨汁机3D打印生物塑料杯”可以作为文章标题。故选A项。
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Language is a part of culture and plays a very important role in it. Without language, culture would not be possible. ___16___ Body movement, eye contact, gesture, and facial expression are other forms of language we call nonverbal communication. Body language makes up the largest part of our nonverbal communication. According to Social Anthropologist, Edward T. Hall, in a normal conversation between two persons, less than 15% of social meaning is transmitted (传达) by words.
___17___ And people have different gestures to convey their expressions. However, nonverbal communication, like traffic, is not random (随意的); it has a purpose. ___18___ Learning the different common rules of body language in different cultures is very useful for us to understand each other better.
People coming from the same culture share common understanding by using the same body language such as eye management, facial expressions, gestures, and body movements. But in different cultures nonverbal communication takes on different patterns. For example, “arms”, which are used little by Nordics during a conversation, are an important element in one’s communicative weaponry (武器) in Italy, Spain, and South America. In Africa, standing in a too “open” fashion, means that your posture might be inappropriate. ___19___ In cultures such as America, where you often stand with your feet shoulder-length apart, arms at your side, standing in this fashion might be interpreted as being shy and insecure. ___20___
A. If you know how to communicate with people from different countries.
B. In these cultures, one should stand with feet pressed together and hands interlaced in front of the body.
C. Different cultures have different ways of using nonverbal communication.
D. Language is not the only way to express our ideas and feelings.
E. And there are common rules to guide its flow.
F. So you should first learn about their body language before you travel to other countries.
G. Misuse of body language can be unpleasant.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. E 19. B 20. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。肢体语言可以帮助人们传递信息，但是同一种姿势可能会因文化不同而产生不同的含义。
【16题详解】
根据下文“Body movement, eye contact, gesture, and facial expression are other forms of language we call nonverbal communication.(身体动作、眼神交流、手势和面部表情是我们称之为非语言交流的其他形式的语言。)”可知，主要说明了除了语言还有其他的非语言交流，D项的“not the only”为顺承关系，指出了语言不是唯一的交流方式，D选项“语言并不是表达我们思想和感情的唯一方式。”符合语境，故选D。
【17题详解】
根据下文“And people have different gestures to convey their expressions. However, nonverbal communication, like traffic, is not random (随意的); it has a purpose.(人们有不同的手势来表达他们的表情。然而，非语言交流，就像交通一样，不是随机的；它是有目的的)”可知，上文主要提到了人们用不同手势表达自己。故C选项“不同的文化有不同的使用非语言交流的方式”符合语境，故选C。
【18题详解】
根据上文“However, nonverbal communication, like traffic, is not random (随意的); it has a purpose.(然而，非语言交流，就像交通一样，不是随机的；它是有目的的)”可知，上文主要提到了非语言交流的方式是有目的的，故本句继续提到非语言交流背后的规则，以及空后“Learning the different common rules of body language in different cultures is very useful for us to understand each other better.(学习不同文化中不同的共同肢体语言规则对我们更好地相互理解是非常有用的。)”E项中的“there are common rules to guide its flow”与上文中的“is not random”相照应；its指代上文中的“nonverbal communication”。E项中“common rules”与下文文中的common rules为原词复现关系，故E选项“有一些共同的规则来引导它的流动”符合语境，故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“In Africa, standing in a too “open” fashion, means that your posture might be inappropriate. (在非洲，站得太“开放”意味着你的姿势可能不合适。)”可知，这里指出非洲文化中应使用的正确站姿。本句与上文为顺承关系。B项中的 stand with feet pressed together and hands interlaced是不开放的一种姿势。B选项“在这些文化中，一个人应该站在前面，两脚并拢，双手交叉。”符合语境，故选B。
【20题详解】
根据上文“In Africa, standing in a too “open” fashion, means that your posture might be inappropriate. 4 In cultures such as America, where you often stand with your feet shoulder length apart, arms at your side, standing in this fashion might be interpreted as being shy and insecure.(在非洲，站得太“开放”意味着你的姿势可能不合适。……在像美国这样的文化中，你经常双脚分开站着，手臂放在身体两侧，这样站着可能会被理解为害羞和没有安全感)”可知，指出非洲文化和美国文化中使用的站姿有不同的含义。故F选项“因此，在前往其他国家/地区之前，您应该首先了解他们的肢体语言。”符合语境，故选F。
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year in early summer, I was walking to my house when I saw two large birds standing in my yard. They didn’t seem to ___21___ me until I was right in front of them and then they ___22___ disappeared into the nearby bushes. I was quite excited by the ___23___ of two special birds making a nest (巢) in my yard.
A few weeks later, the birds ___24___ again. I found them crouching (蹲伏) beside a tree. As I ___25___ them, they stuck out their heads and made a croaking (嘶哑地叫) sound. I didn’t know why they were croaking at me until a short time later I made an amazing ___26___ there were two small birds ___27___ around happily.
As I inched towards the birds, ___28___ not to make sudden movements, they started their croaking again, putting their necks forward so they seemed ___29___ and more threatening.
The mother put the baby birds under her wings and carefully crouched down over them so her babies were well ___30___.
I was watching them with respect when I suddenly ___31___ and fell to the ground. The mother took this as a(n)___32___ and the father raced towards me, ___33___ his wings. to protect the mother and the baby birds.
I felt sorry to have disturbed them and left quickly. I am amazed by their ___34___ actions. Their parental love made them so courageous. It is hard not to show ___35___ for nature.
21. A. remind B. notice C. commit D. vary
22. A. immediately B. recently C. chemically D. slowly
23. A. barrier B. sense C. idea D. opinion
24. A. posed B. removed C. expanded D. appeared
25. A. broke down B. summed up C. walked to D. gave up
26. A. discovery B. collection C. warning D. boundary
27. A. fighting B. jumping C. digesting D. trialing
28. A. careful B. curious C. angry D. bored
29. A. neater B. healthier C. longer D. stronger
30. A. fed B. adjusted C. hidden D. educated
31. A. tripped B. adopted C. approved D. forecasted
32. A. target B. threat C. wire D. theme
33. A. shooting B. obeying C. folding D. spreading
34. A. academic B. brave C. scary D. average
35. A. gratitude B. emotion C. respect D. silence
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. C 26. A 27. B 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本文讲述了作者在家门口发现筑巢的小鸟，并感叹父母保护孩子的本能，体会到敬畏大自然的道理。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它们似乎没有注意到我，直到我走到它们的正前方，它们才立刻消失在附近的灌木丛中。A. remind使想起；B. notice注意到；C. commit犯罪；D. vary变化。根据下文中的“until I was right in front of them and then they ______ disappeared into the nearby bushes.”可知，作者到了他们前面，他们才飞走，说明他们没有“注意到”作者。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：它们似乎没有注意到我，直到我走到它们正前方，它们才立刻消失在附近的灌木丛中。A. immediately立刻，马上；B. recently最近；C. chemically用化学；D. slowly慢慢地。根据常识和下文中的“disappeared into the nearby bushes.”可知，鸟发现人，应是“立刻”飞走，消失在树丛中。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：两只特别的鸟在我的院子里筑巢的想法让我很兴奋。A. barrier障碍；B. sense意义；C. idea想法；D. opinion观点。根据上文中的“I was quite excited”和下文中的“of two special birds making a nest (巢) in my yard”可知，两只特殊的鸟在院子里筑巢，这应是作者的一个“想法”，这想法让作者很兴奋。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：几周后，这些鸟又出现了。A. posed发布；B. removed清除；C. expanded扩大；D. appeared出现。根据上文中的“Last year in early summer, I was walking to my house when I saw two large birds standing in my yard.”和“A few weeks later, the birds”可知，此处指的是作者几周前见到的两只鸟“出现”了。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：当我走近它们时，它们伸出脑袋，发出呱呱的声音。A. broke down出故障；B. summed up总结；C. walked to走向；D. gave up放弃。根据下文中的“their heads and made a croaking (嘶哑地叫) sound.”可知，作者靠近鸟们时，鸟们发出嘶哑的叫声。故选C。
26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我不知道他们为什么对我呱呱叫，直到不久之后，我有了一个惊人的发现：有两只小鸟快乐地跳来跳去。A. discovery发现；B. collection收藏；C. warning警告；D. boundary边界。根据下文中的“there were two small birds ______ around happily.”可知，有两只小鸟跳来跳去，由此可知，这是作者的一个“发现”符合语境。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我不知道他们为什么对我呱呱叫，直到不久之后，我有了一个惊人的发现：有两只小鸟快乐地跳来跳去。A. fighting战斗；B. jumping跳起；C. digesting消化；D. trialing跟踪。根据常识以及下文中的happily可知，此处应为小鸟快乐地“跳来跳去”符合语境。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我小心翼翼地挪向鸟儿时，它们又开始叫了起来，脖子向前伸着，显得更强壮，更有威胁性。A. careful小心的；B. curious好奇的；C. angry生气的；D. bored无聊的。根据上文中的“As I inched towards the birds”可知，作者谨慎移动，所以此处为“小心翼翼的”符合语境。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我小心翼翼地挪向鸟儿时，它们又开始叫了起来，脖子向前伸着，显得更强壮，更有威胁性。A. neater更整洁的；B. healthier更健康的；C. longer更长的；D. stronger更强大的。根据上文中的“they started their croaking again, putting their necks forward”可知，鸟们见到作者就大叫，脖子向前伸着，一幅打架的姿势，结合下文中的“more threatening”可知，此处指的是他们这样做是为了显得“更强大”符合语境。故选D。
30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：妈妈把小鸟放在自己的翅膀下，小心翼翼地蹲下身子，把它们藏得很好。A. fed喂；B. adjusted调整；C. hidden藏起来；D. educated教育。根据语境及上文中的“The mother put the baby birds under her wings and carefully crouched down over them”可知，见到作者，鸟妈妈把小鸟放在翅膀下，然后蹲下身子，这应是把小鸟“藏起来”的动作。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我正怀着敬意看着他们，突然绊了一下，摔倒在地。A. tripped绊倒；B. B. adopted收养；C. approved赞成；D. forecasted预测。根据上文中的“suddenly”以及下文中的“and fell to the ground.”可知，作者突然摔到在地，由此可知，此处为“绊倒”符合语境。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：鸟妈妈认为这是一种威胁，于是鸟爸爸向我扑过来，张开翅膀保护鸟妈妈和鸟宝宝。A. target目标；B. threat威胁；C. wire线；D. theme主题。根据上文中的“I was watching them with respect when I suddenly ______ and fell to the ground.”可知，作者突然绊了一下摔倒在地，鸟妈妈应是也受到惊吓，所以此处指的是鸟妈妈把这当成一种“威胁”符合语境。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：鸟妈妈认为这是一种威胁，于是鸟爸爸向我扑过来，张开翅膀保护鸟妈妈和鸟宝宝。A. shooting射击；B. obeying服从；C. folding折叠；D. spreading展开。根据上文中的“the father raced towards me”以及下文中的“ to protect the mother and the baby birds.”可知，鸟爸爸为了保护鸟妈妈与鸟宝宝，应是“展开”翅膀，向作者扑来。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我对他们的勇敢行为感到惊讶。A. academic学术的；B. brave勇敢的；C. scary可怕的；D. average平均的。根据下文中的“Their parental love made them so courageous.”可知，作父母的爱让他们如此英勇，即“勇敢的”行为。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：不尊重自然是很难的。A. gratitude感激；B. emotion情绪；C. respect尊重；D. silence沉默。根据语境以及上文中的“I was watching them with respect when I suddenly ______ and fell to the ground.”可知，作者的此次经历，使他意识到，要想不“尊重”大自然都很难。故选C。
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Yellow River Wetland Park in Yinchuan was once a place local people avoided: raw sewage (污染) caused awful smells ___36___ almost no grass could grow on the land. It had been several years before this area became a popular destination for locals to take a walk and a habitat frequented by migratory ___37___ (bird). Now this Wetland Park has appealed ___38___ many bird photographers.
The Yinchuan Wetland Park ___39___ (be) a microcosm (缩影) of China’s achievements in wetland protection. Last year seven Chinese cities were awarded “international wetland cities” at ___40___ 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14). So far, there are 13 wetland cities in China, showing a great ___41___ (various)of patterns and styles.
For example, Wuhan, acknowledged as a “city of a hundred lakes”, has five large wetland reserves, ___42___ tens of thousands of birds come to stay in wintertime.
Liangping district in Chongging, however, is more closely tied to human activity. People built small wetlands in rural areas. What’s more, they have combined these wetlands with organic farms, homestays, and healthcare centers, which ___43___ (result) in an income increase of 52,000 yuan per household in the past decade.
Panjin in Liaoning province is another surprising wetland city. In the past, the city long suffered from ___44___ (environment) problems caused by oil production. But now in the coastal wetlands, seagrass turns a breathtaking red every autumn, ___45___ (create) beautiful “red beaches”.
【答案】36. and
37. birds 38. to
39. is 40. the
41. variety
42. where 43. has resulted
44. environmental
45. creating
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍中国的湿地城市风采重现。
【36题详解】
考查连词。句意：银川的黄河湿地公园曾经是当地人避而远之的地方：未经处理的污水散发出难闻的气味，土地上几乎长不出草来。设空处并列前后两个句子，表示“而且”应用and。故填and。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：几年之后，这个地区才成为当地人散步的热门目的地和候鸟经常光顾的栖息地。设空处作介词的宾语，应用名词的形式，空前无限定词修饰，应用名词复数的形式。故填birds。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：现在这个湿地公园吸引了许多鸟类摄影师。固定短语appeal to吸引，引起兴趣。故填to。
【39题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：银川湿地公园是中国湿地保护成就的一个缩影。设空处为谓语动词，叙述客观事实，应用一般现在时，主语为The Yinchuan Wetland Par，结合主谓一致。故填is。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：去年，在《拉姆萨尔湿地公约》第14次缔约方大会(COP14)上，中国7个城市被授予“国际湿地城市”称号。设空处后为序数词14th，设空处应为定冠词。故填the。
【41题详解】
考查名词。句意：到目前为止，中国有13个湿地城市，呈现出多种多样的格局和风格。设空处前为形容词，形容词修饰名词，空前为a，设空处应用名词单数的形式。故填variety。
【42题详解】
考查非限制性定语从句的引导词。句意：例如，武汉，被称为“百湖之城”，有五个大型湿地保护区，成千上万的鸟类在冬天来这里停留。设空处引导非限制性的定语从句且在句中作地点状语，先行词为reserves。故填where。
【43题详解】
考查动词的时态和主谓一致。句意：更重要的是，他们将这些湿地与有机农场、民宿和医疗中心结合起来，在过去的十年里，每户家庭的收入增加了5.2万元。设空处在which引导的非限制性的定语从句中作谓语，根据时间状语in the past decade，可知句子的时态为现在完成时，which指代先行词为整个句子，为单数，结合主谓一致。故填has resulted。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：在过去，这个城市长期遭受石油生产造成的环境问题。设空处应为形容词的形式修饰名词，故填environmental。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：但现在，在沿海湿地，海草每年秋天都会变成令人惊叹的红色，形成美丽的“红海滩”。设空处在句中作非谓语，应用现在分词的形式做结果状语。故填creating。
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友罗伯特准备来中国学习，因此想了解一些中国人的日常肢体语言。请你用英语给他写封邮件，向他介绍一些日常的肢体语言，内容包括：
1. 开心分享；
2. 介绍几种大家熟悉的中国肢体语言；
注意：1 词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总次数；
3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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【答案】Dear Robert,
I am very glad to share with you something about body language in China.
In China, we wave our hands to say “hello” or “goodbye”. We usually greet our guests by shaking hands with them. Some people may nod and smile instead of shaking hands. Besides, like in many other countries, we nod our heads to say “yes” and shake our heads to say “no”. Also, people will hold their thumbs up to praise a person if he does something great. Sometimes, we bow to show great respect and thanks to others.
I hope this information will be helpful to you and look forward to your coming.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给准备来中国学习的英国朋友罗伯特写封邮件，向他介绍一些中国人的日常肢体语言。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad →delighted
此外：besides →in addition
赞扬：praise →speak highly of
有帮助的：helpful →of help
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am very glad to share with you something about body language in China.
拓展句：I am very glad to share with you something about body language in China, which you want to know in your letter.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Some people may nod and smile instead of shaking hands.（运用了动名词短语作宾语）
【高分句型2】Also, people will hold their thumbs up to praise a person if he does something great（运用了不定式做目的状语以及if引导的条件状语从句）
第二节（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。
Last September was my first month of middle school, which was completely overwhelming (不知所措的). Every day in the passages, I felt lost and not very smart. Everyone at school seemed to know who they were and what they were doing, but not me. I was desperate to find my place at school.
And then there was the school play. Hmm, costumes might be kind of fun. I added my name to the sign-up sheet for props and costumes. That’s the real beginning of this story, I guess.
I’d had an enjoyable backstage making sure all the actors had their shoes and figuring out how to make a fake pocket watch out of a bicycle chain for the Train Conductor. But then, on opening night, Mr. Bash, the director, rushed up to me.
“There you are, Maisy,” he panted (气喘吁吁). “I need you to step in for Bailey tonight. He broke his leg during lunch.”
I started sweating. “I…” I stammered (结结巴巴地说), shaking my head.
“Listen, I know this is short notice,” Mr. Bash said. “But we can’t do the show without Lost Cow. You know the cues because you’re always waiting to take the halter rope (缰绳) from Bailey and give him the straw hat.”
“But…”
“Just go onstage, get the rope from Train Conductor, do the shrug (耸肩), and walk off. After all, no one will even know that it’s you.”
That stopped me short. If I had to go out there and recite a bunch of lines, I might faint. Or else throw up. But what if I were wearing the cow head, and my name wasn’t in the program, and no one could really even see me
Right then, I decided I’d try. Maybe it would be fun
So fifteen minutes later, I was waiting behind the curtain. “Ready, Lost Cow ” said a voice beside me. It was Mr. Bash.
“No one knows it’s me, right ” I asked.
“No one,” Mr. Bash said.
注意：
1. 写作词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
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“Awesome job, Maisy.” Mr. Bash said, grinning (咧嘴笑).
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【答案】I took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. I did a ridiculous shrug at Train Conductor. I made the two Farmhand actors giggle when I bumped on purpose into the hay-wagon set. And I playfully whirled my tail as I exited the stage, whipping Train Conductor in the leg. Hearing people laugh and yell “Wooo!”, I grinned inside the cow head. It wasn’t so scary after all. Instead, it was so cool that I was pretty sure I had finally found my place at school.
“Awesome job, Maisy,” Mr. Bash said, grinning. “Did you enjoy it ” “Sure I did! It was just easy because I didn’t have to be me. It was just a character in a costume, you know ” “Well, that works out,” Mr. Bash said. “You’re so brave—I never could have done that when I was your age.” It felt different now, saying yes to putting myself out there. It turns out that I’d just needed some time to figure out what was true.
【解析】
【导语】本文以作者的变化为线索展开，讲述了作者进入高中一个月后的时间里，自己不知道该做什么，自从参加了学校组织的一次话剧活动后，作者从一名后台负责道具和服装的人员到后来自己临时替换Bailey的角色，作者在这次经历中找到了自己的位置。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我深吸一口气，走上舞台。”可知，第一段可描写作者在舞台上的表现，根据第二段提示的内容可知，该部分描述作者出色的表现。
②由第二段首句内容““干得好，Maisy，” Mr. Bash笑着说。”可知，第二段可描写作者Mr. Bash是如何赞许作者的以及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：登台——尽情表演——作者感受——Mr. Bash赞许——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①笑：giggle/laugh/smile/burst into laughter
②撞击：bump/crash/hit
③旋转，摇晃：whirl/turn/swing/circle
情绪类
①害怕的：scary/frightening/afraid
②勇敢的：brave/bold
【点睛】[高分句型1]Hearing people laugh and yell “Wooo!”, I grinned inside the cow head. （运用了现在分词短语作状语）
[高分句型2]Instead, it was so cool that I was pretty sure I had finally found my place at school. （运用了“so…that…”句型）
[高分句型3]It turns out that I’d just needed some time to figure out what was true.（运用了固定句型“It turns out that…”以及what引导的宾语从句）
听力 1—5 ACBCA 6—10 BABAC 11—15 ABCAC 16—20 ACBAC礼泉县2023～2024学年度第一学期中期学科素质调研
高二英语
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B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，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
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。听力部分结束前，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。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 does the woman say about Tom
A. He works hard. B. He is clever. C. He is popular.
2. Why is the man making the call
A. To remind the woman of a rainstorm.
B. To make work arrangements.
C. To have his house repaired.
3. What does the man think of the training
A. Disappointing. B. Satisfying. C. Worrying.
4. What will Jack probably do this weekend
A. Go camping. B. Visit a friend. C. Watch a film.
5. When did the woman have breakfast
A. At 7:10. B. At 7:30. C. At 7: 50.
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’s the relationship between the two speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. A receptionist and a visitor.
C. The boss and the secretary.
7. What does the woman give the man
A. A guidebook. B. A city map. C. A schedule.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. When was the Tiger Ying made
A. About 2000 years ago. B. About 3,000 years ago. C. About 4,000 years ago.
9. What can we know about the buyer
A. His name is unknown.
B He is from the UK.
C. He spent 41,000 dollars on the thing.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Who will the man give the necklace to
A. His friend. B. His wife. C. His kid.
11. What is the man dissatisfied with about the first necklace
A. Its length. B. Its color. C. Its price.
12. How much does the man pay
A. $600. B. $1,080 C. $1,200.
13. What does the man want the woman to do in the end
A. Pack up the necklace. B. Keep the change. C. Put a card in the gift.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14 What is the most important transportation in Karl’s village
A. The plane. B. The bus. C. The boat.
15. What type of work do many people in Karl’s village do now
A. They fish in a boat.
B. They make tools by hand.
C. They do business on the Internet.
16. What is Karl’s opinion about the old lifestyle
A. It is exciting. B. It is boring. C. It is healthy.
17. What is Karl most interested in
A. Modern clothes. B. Computer games. C. Hunting tales.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How many kinds of pollution have been mentioned by the speaker
A. Two. B. Three. C. Four.
19. Which is the most serious pollution in today’s life
A. Air pollution. B. Noise pollution. C. Water pollution.
20. What does the speaker advise us to do to fight pollution
A. Plant more trees. B. Go to live with friends. C. Take public transportation.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
The following are newly released devices all designed to help make your life more convenient, beautiful and vivid.
Tonal
$2,995 AT
Tonal makes lifting and resistance training truly easy and accessible from your own home. It is great because I hate any sort of public weight training. Tonal has a remarkably easy user interface and gives data and feedback in a helpful manner. It also makes you feel great by keeping track of clear improvements.
Hisense 75” U800GR 8K ULED Roku TV
$1,800 AT BEST BUY
8k sounded like a luxury, but now that brands like Hisense, which focus on a more affordable end of the spectrum, have gotten some time with the tech, you can finally bring the deep color output and stunning detail into your living room. Calling it “affordable” may be a stretch, but compared to most 8k TV’s which all run over $5,000, it’s the most cost-efficient version of the tech we’ve got. It gets your money worth best.
VIVE Goggle
$499 AT
Vive goggles will bring an extremely accessible and refreshing approach to the VR world. They are a pair of goggles not unlike something you’d wear to snowboard. They’re extremely lightweight with a lightning fast set — that’s connected with things like watching Netflix. It’s the calmest headset I’ve ever worn and uses cameras to let you control everything with just your hands. This one’s for the not-gamers.
Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde
$920 AT WALMART
For people who easily sneeze because of dog hair or something like that outside, Dyson has created a machine that saves them for time at home. This new purifier doubles as a humidifier, plus it has a cooling function, making it the end all be all for stuffy, hot, dry apartments.
1. Which device will get your money worth best
A. Tonal. B. Dyson Purifier Humidify+Cool Formaldehyde.
C. VIVE Flow. D. Hisense 75” U 800 GR 8K ULED Roku TV.
2. What statement of VIVE Goggles is TRUE
A. They are user-friendly.
B. They help keep track of weight.
C. They appeal to gamers.
D. They are intended for who are allergic to dust.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A consumer review. B. A magazine.
C. A novel. D. A health report.
B
With the Forbidden City and Jingshan Park to its east, Zhongnanhai to its south, Beihai Park, also known as Northern Sea Park, is one of the oldest, largest and best-preserved ancient imperial gardenst (皇家花园) in China located in the center of Beijing.
Beihai Park is said to be built according to a traditional Chinese legend. The story is that once upon a time there were three magic mountains called “Penglai”, “Yingzhou” and “Fangzhang”. Gods in those mountains had a kind of medicine which would help humans gain immortality (永生). Consequently, many emperors constantly sought those mountains. I For example, Emperor Qin Shihuang had sent people to look for the magic mountains but they failed. Emperor Wudi, the fifth emperor of the Western Han Dynasty did similar things.
It was believed that different mountain-water combinations in ancient Chinese architecture led to totally different effects. So from then on, almost every emperor during the succeeding dynasties would build a royal garden with one-pool-with-three-hill layout near his palace. Beihai Park was surely built after this traditional style: the water of Beihai with Zhongnanhai is the Taiye Pool; the Jade Flowery Islet, the island of the Circular City and the Xishantai Island represent the three magic mountains.
Actually, Beihai Park was initially built in the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) and was repaired and rebuilt in the following dynasties including Jin, Yuan, Ming and Qing. The large-scale rebuilding in the reign of Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) generally established the present scale and pattern. In 1925, it was first opened to the public, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world every year.
It is enjoyable to walk around the various scenic areas in Beihai Park. There are many places to visit, including the Bai Ta, Five-Dragon Pavilions, Nine-Dragon Wall, Yong’an Temple and so on. There is also a classy restaurant called Fangshan Restaurant where the Empress Cixi once dined.
4. Where is Beihai Park
A. Near the ocean. B. In the south of Zhongnanhai.
C. To the west side of Jingshan Park. D. In the uptown area of Beijing City.
5. What is the similarity between Emperor Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wudi of Han according to the text
A. They loved to listen to stories. B. They both pursued immortality.
C. They were mountain-climbing lovers. D. They were the first emperor of their dynasties.
6. How old is Beihai Park
A. Less than 100 years old. B. About 500 years old.
C. About 1, 000 years old. D. Nearly 2, 000 years old.
7. What is the text mainly about
A. A famous park. B. Historical palaces.
C. An unforgettable legend. D. Ancient architectural styles.
C
John von Neumann was the oldest of 3 children of a banker, and his speed of learning new ideas and solving problems stood out early. At 17, his father tried to persuade him not to become a mathematician because he might lead a poor life being a mathematician, so von Neumann agreed to study chemistry as well. In 1926, at 23, he received a degree in chemical engineering and a Ph. D in mathematics. From then on, mathematics provided well enough for him, and he never had to turn to chemistry.
In 1930, von Neumann visited Princeton University for a year and then became a professor there. His first book was published in 1932. In 1933, the Institute for Advanced Study was formed, and he became one of the 6 full-time people in the School of Mathematics (Einstein was one of the others).
World War II hugely converted von Neumann’s areas of interest. Until 1940 he had been a great pure mathematician. During and after the war, he became one of the best mathematicians who put mathematical theories into practice. During the last part of the war he became interested in computing machines and made several fundamental contributions. After the war, von Neumann continued his work with computers, and was generally very active in government service. He received many awards. He was the president of the American Mathematical Society and was a member of the Atomic Energy Commission. He died of cancer in 1957.
Von Neumann made several great contributions and any one of them would have been enough to earn him a firm place in history. He will be remembered as one of the greatest minds of the 20th century.
Von Neumann really was a legend in his own time, and there are a number of stories about him. His driving ability is a part of his legend. He reported one accident this way: “I was driving down the road. The trees on the right were passing me in an orderly fashion at 60 miles per hour. Suddenly one of them stepped in my path.”
8. John von Neumann also learned chemistry because ________.
A. his father didn’t trust his talent in learning mathematics
B. he believed he could live a wealthy life learning chemistry
C. he had the gift for solving problems at a high speed
D. his father worried about his income as a mathematician
9. When was John von Neumann’s first book published
A. In 1926. B. In 1930. C. In 1932. D. In 1933.
10. What does the underlined word “converted” mean in Paragraph 3
A. Ban. B. Change. C. Delay. D. Break.
11. Which of the following can best describe John von Neumann
A. Intelligent and humorous. B. Smart but careless.
C. Brave and calm. D. Kind and easy-going.
D
There is hope for our planet’s survival. Innovative products are being designed to reduce our dependence on plastic, single-use plastic in particular.
One such innovation comes from international design firm Carlo Ratti Associati with its “Feel the Peel” machine, an experimental rounded juice bar that not only makes freshly squeezed orange juice, but also 3D prints a recyclable bio plastic cup with the leftover orange peels (果皮).
Designed with global energy company Eni. The juicer is 10 feet tall and topped with a massive dome (圆顶) feeding the juicer with oranges on demand. The dome is made up of round tracks that hold up to 1,500 oranges. A3D printer is set up in the base of the machine.
The machine goes like magic. When an order is placed, the oranges slide down the tracks to a squeezer, and the juice is then deposited (使沉积) into an “orange peel” bio-plastic cup, ready to enjoy. Meanwhile, the freshly squeezed peels fall down a tube and gather at the bottom of the machine where they are dried, milled and mixed with Poly lactic Acid, creating a bio plastic material. The bio plastic is then heated and melted into a filament (细丝) and the 3D printer then creates recyclable bio plastic cups, ready to be filled with freshly squeezed juice.
How cool that is! It seems that Carlo Ratti Associati and Eni have plans to take “Feel the Peel” beyond just orange juice.
“The principle of recycling is a must for today’s objects,” says Carlo Ratti, “Working with Eni, we tried to show recycling in a very tangible way, by developing a machine that helps us to understand how oranges can be used well beyond their juice. The next improvement of “Feel the Peel” might include new functions, such as printing fabric for clothing from orange peels.”
12. What can we know about “Feel the Peel” machine
A. It increases the output of orange juice.
B. It makes orange juice taste better.
C. It bans the use of single-use plastic.
D. It makes something beyond orange juice.
13. What is the main idea of Paragraph 4
A. The reason for the machine’s popularity.
B The way the machine works.
C. The structure of the machine.
D. The way to use the machine.
14. What is Carlo’s attitude to the future of the machine
A. Pessimistic. B. Cautious. C. Positive. D. Indifferent.
15. What can be the best title for the text
A. Orange Juicer 3D Prints Bioplastic Cups
B. A New Form of Orange Peels
C. Different Innovative Products Are Being Designed
D. Carlo Invents Several Recyclable Machines
第二节（共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，选项中有两项为多余选项。
Language is a part of culture and plays a very important role in it. Without language, culture would not be possible. ___16___ Body movement, eye contact, gesture, and facial expression are other forms of language we call nonverbal communication. Body language makes up the largest part of our nonverbal communication. According to Social Anthropologist, Edward T. Hall, in a normal conversation between two persons, less than 15% of social meaning is transmitted (传达) by words.
___17___ And people have different gestures to convey their expressions. However, nonverbal communication, like traffic, is not random (随意); it has a purpose. ___18___ Learning the different common rules of body language in different cultures is very useful for us to understand each other better.
People coming from the same culture share common understanding by using the same body language such as eye management, facial expressions, gestures, and body movements. But in different cultures nonverbal communication takes on different patterns. For example, “arms”, which are used little by Nordics during a conversation, are an important element in one’s communicative weaponry (武器) in Italy, Spain, and South America. In Africa, standing in a too “open” fashion, means that your posture might be inappropriate. ___19___ In cultures such as America, where you often stand with your feet shoulder-length apart, arms at your side, standing in this fashion might be interpreted as being shy and insecure. ___20___
A. If you know how to communicate with people from different countries.
B. In these cultures, one should stand with feet pressed together and hands interlaced in front of the body.
C. Different cultures have different ways of using nonverbal communication.
D. Language is not the only way to express our ideas and feelings.
E. And there are common rules to guide its flow.
F. So you should first learn about their body language before you travel to other countries.
G. Misuse of body language can be unpleasant.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Last year in early summer, I was walking to my house when I saw two large birds standing in my yard. They didn’t seem to ___21___ me until I was right in front of them and then they ___22___ disappeared into the nearby bushes. I was quite excited by the ___23___ of two special birds making a nest (巢) in my yard.
A few weeks later, the birds ___24___ again. I found them crouching (蹲伏) beside a tree. As I ___25___ them, they stuck out their heads and made a croaking (嘶哑地叫) sound. I didn’t know why they were croaking at me until a short time later I made an amazing ___26___ there were two small birds ___27___ around happily.
As I inched towards the birds, ___28___ not to make sudden movements, they started their croaking again, putting their necks forward so they seemed ___29___ and more threatening.
The mother put the baby birds under her wings and carefully crouched down over them so her babies were well ___30___.
I was watching them with respect when I suddenly ___31___ and fell to the ground. The mother took this as a(n)___32___ and the father raced towards me, ___33___ his wings. to protect the mother and the baby birds.
I felt sorry to have disturbed them and left quickly. I am amazed by their ___34___ actions. Their parental love made them so courageous. It is hard not to show ___35___ for nature.
21. A. remind B. notice C. commit D. vary
22. A. immediately B. recently C. chemically D. slowly
23. A. barrier B. sense C. idea D. opinion
24. A. posed B. removed C. expanded D. appeared
25. A. broke down B. summed up C. walked to D. gave up
26. A. discovery B. collection C. warning D. boundary
27. A. fighting B. jumping C. digesting D. trialing
28. A. careful B. curious C. angry D. bored
29. A. neater B. healthier C. longer D. stronger
30. A. fed B. adjusted C. hidden D. educated
31. A. tripped B. adopted C. approved D. forecasted
32. A. target B. threat C. wire D. theme
33. A. shooting B. obeying C. folding D. spreading
34. A. academic B. brave C. scary D. average
35. A. gratitude B. emotion C. respect D. silence
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Yellow River Wetland Park in Yinchuan was once a place local people avoided: raw sewage (污染) caused awful smells ___36___ almost no grass could grow on the land. It had been several years before this area became a popular destination for locals to take a walk and a habitat frequented by migratory ___37___ (bird). Now this Wetland Park has appealed ___38___ many bird photographers.
The Yinchuan Wetland Park ___39___ (be) a microcosm (缩影) of China’s achievements in wetland protection. Last year seven Chinese cities were awarded “international wetland cities” at ___40___ 14th Meeting of the Conference of the Contracting Parties to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands (COP14). So far, there are 13 wetland cities in China, showing a great ___41___ (various)of patterns and styles.
For example, Wuhan, acknowledged as a “city of a hundred lakes”, has five large wetland reserves, ___42___ tens of thousands of birds come to stay in wintertime.
Liangping district in Chongging, however, is more closely tied to human activity. People built small wetlands in rural areas. What’s more, they have combined these wetlands with organic farms, homestays, and healthcare centers, which ___43___ (result) in an income increase of 52,000 yuan per household in the past decade.
Panjin in Liaoning province is another surprising wetland city. In the past, the city long suffered from ___44___ (environment) problems caused by oil production. But now in the coastal wetlands, seagrass turns a breathtaking red every autumn, ___45___ (create) beautiful “red beaches”.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，你的英国朋友罗伯特准备来中国学习，因此想了解一些中国人的日常肢体语言。请你用英语给他写封邮件，向他介绍一些日常的肢体语言，内容包括：
1. 开心分享；
2. 介绍几种大家熟悉的中国肢体语言；
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2.开头和结尾已给出，不计入总次数；
3.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（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。
Last September was my first month of middle school, which was completely overwhelming (不知所措的). Every day in the passages, I felt lost and not very smart. Everyone at school seemed to know who they were and what they were doing, but not me. I was desperate to find my place at school.
And then there was the school play. Hmm, costumes might be kind of fun. I added my name to the sign-up sheet for props and costumes. That’s the real beginning of this story, I guess.
I’d had an enjoyable backstage making sure all the actors had their shoes and figuring out how to make a fake pocket watch out of a bicycle chain for the Train Conductor. But then, on opening night, Mr. Bash, the director, rushed up to me.
“There you are, Maisy,” he panted (气喘吁吁). “I need you to step in for Bailey tonight. He broke his leg during lunch.”
I started sweating. “I…” I stammered (结结巴巴地说), shaking my head.
“Listen, I know this is short notice,” Mr. Bash said. “But we can’t do the show without Lost Cow. You know the cues because you’re always waiting to take the halter rope (缰绳) from Bailey and give him the straw hat.”
“But…”
“Just go onstage, get the rope from Train Conductor, do the shrug (耸肩), and walk off. After all, no one will even know that it’s you.”
That stopped me short. If I had to go out there and recite a bunch of lines, I might faint. Or else throw up. But what if I were wearing the cow head, and my name wasn’t in the program, and no one could really even see me
Right then, I decided I’d try. Maybe it would be fun
So fifteen minutes later, I was waiting behind the curtain. “Ready, Lost Cow ” said a voice beside me. It was Mr. Bash.
“No one knows it’s me, right ” I asked.
“No one,” Mr. Bash said.
注意：
1. 写作词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.
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“Awesome job, Maisy.” Mr. Bash said, grinning (咧嘴笑).
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