2023-2024学年度高二英语期中试题
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 20小题, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B. C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man probably do for the woman next
A. Call the doctor for her. B. Take her to the hospital. C. Give her some medicine.
2. What did the woman do last night
A. She threw a party. B. She played the violin. C. She went to a square.
3. When will the next train for Chicago leave
A. At 7:30. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:40.
4. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In the bank. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shop.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A holiday plan. B. A city. C. The speakers’ children.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What happened to the woman’s flight
A. It was delayed for nearly two hours.
B. It arrived about two hours earlier.
C. It was canceled without announcement.
7. What did the woman have on the plane
A. A cup of tea. B. A sandwich. C. Nothing.
听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。
8. What does Sam think of the hotel
A Cold but cheap. B. Small but warm. C. Inconvenient but quiet.
9. What would Sam probably| do next
A. Have breakfast. B. Change a room. C. Have the heating fixed.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Buy another car. B. Get the car checked. C. Save up for the car.
11. What did the salesman agree to do
A. Offer a discount. B. Take care of the car. C. Examine the car in advance.
12. How will the man help the woman
A. Pay for her car. B. Drive her car home. C. Talk with the salesman.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13 What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Neighbors. C. Old classmates.
14. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At Judy’s home. C. At the railway station.
15. What is Mark doing now
A. Shopping for the dinner.
B. Texting over the mobile phone.
C. Looking at the historic buildings.
16. What will Jack probably do next
A. See a film. B. Visit an old town. C. Go shopping.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What percentage of employees thought they were more efficient when working at home according to the research
A. Eighty percent. B. Forty-two percent. C. Twenty-eight percent.
18. What did the speaker like most about working from home
A. Focusing on work easily.
B. Developing more hobbies.
C. Saving the time from home to work.
19. What troubled the speaker most when working from home
A. Missing the co- workers.
B. Being difficult to stop working.
C. Having online meetings.
20. How would the speaker prefer to work in the future
A. Work in a flexible approach. B. Work in the office. C. Work just at home.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分37.5分)
第一节 (共10小题; 每题2.5分, 满分25分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
According to a report by the World Health Organization, there are currently 285 million people in the world who are visually disadvantaged. Among those 39 million people are blind whereas 246 million people are living with low vision of some kind. Accessibility options can be improved with a simple walking stick, but life is still full of obstacles (障碍) for those people.
To help this visually-challenged population, Chandigarh University’s student Lovelesh Dutt has developed a smart stick which helps them with their day-to-day activities, ensuring that their visual problem doesn’t prevent them from living a life of joy.
Based on artificial intelligence, the smart stick has a number of features. For example, if any kind of object or animal or even human comes in the way of the user, then the stick. will generate a warning sound, besides producing vibrations (震动), making the user aware of the object coming in front of them.
Dutt explains that the AI-based smart stick is connected to the GPS system, which provides information about the location of the user to their family. Besides, the stick draws its power from the sun with the help of a solar panel mounted on it, thus removing the problem of charging it.
“The stick has an inbuilt emergency SOS network. In case of any emergency, the user can press the button on the stick, which will automatically send an SOS message to the police and family members along with the location of the user. Also, if anyone tries to harm the user, the inbuilt device at the bottom of the stick will give a shock of 400 kv to the offender, allowing the blind person to protect themselves,” he says.
There is more to Dutt than just the smart stick. With exceptional performance in the field of research and innovation, Dutt is providing free technology and research education to poor children. Furthermore, his work towards women’s safety and self-reliance is leading the charge for a safer society for women.
1. What does paragraph I intend to tell us about visually-challenged people
A. Their global numbers. B. Their levels of visibility.
C. The causes of their problem. D. The need to improve their well-being.
2. What does the device at the bottom of the stick function as
A. A self-defensive weapon. B. A charging port.
C. An alarm network. D. A GPS system.
3. What sort of student is Dutt according to the last paragraph
A. Self-reliant. B. Business-talented.
C. Socially responsible. D. Environmentally focused.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章讲述昌迪加尔大学的学生Dutt发明智能手杖，不仅能帮助视障人士躲避路上的障碍物，还能提供定位、报警及自卫功能，大大改善了视障人士的生活。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“According to a report by the World Health Organization, there are currently 285 million people in the world who are visually disadvantaged. Among those 39 million people are blind whereas 246 million people are living with low vision of some kind. Accessibility options can be improved with a simple walking stick, but life is still full of obstacles (障碍) for those people. (根据世界卫生组织的一份报告，目前世界上有2.85亿人视力不佳。在他们中有3900看不见，2.46亿人生活在某种程度的低视力中。使用一根简单的手杖就可以改善无障碍选择，但对这些人来说，生活仍然充满了障碍)”可知，第一段通过数据表明全球视障人群数量庞大，因此提高视障人群生活满意度的需求迫在眉睫。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“Also, if anyone tries to harm the user, the inbuilt device at the bottom of the stick will give a shock of 400 kv to the offender, allowing the blind person to protect themselves,” he says. (此外，如果有人试图伤害使用者，棍子底部的内置装置会给冒犯者400千伏的电击，让盲人保护自己，”他说。)”可知，手杖尾端的装置可以对侵犯者输出400千伏的电压，这能让视障人士在遇到袭击时保护自己。由此可知，这个装置可以当成一件自卫的武器。故选A项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“There is more to Dutt than just the smart stick. With exceptional performance in the field of research and innovation, Dutt is providing free technology and research education to poor children. Furthermore, his work towards women’s safety and self-reliance is leading the charge for a safer society for women. (对于Dutt来说，不仅仅是智能手杖。由于在研究和创新领域的卓越表现，Dutt正在为贫困儿童提供免费的技术和研究教育。此外，他为妇女的安全和自力更生所做的工作正在领导为妇女建立一个更安全的社会。)”可知，Dutt作为一名学生，心系视障人士的福祉，发明提高其生活便利度的智能手杖。Dutt还利用自身的科研优势，为贫困儿童免费提供科研教育。另外，他还在推动妇女安全和自力更生事业方面做出贡献。由此推知，Dutt是一名社会责任感非常强的好青年。故选C项。
B
Fashion designers are always looking for new materials to work with. Lately, it’s all about environment-friendly materials -- recycled tires, mushrooms, even pineapple fibers! What if you want such a pair of shoes Thaely is here to help.
This sneaker brand out of Dubai wants to fight the growing problem of plastic pollution. Led by 23-year-old Indian businessman Ashay Bhave, they may have found a winning approach: making shoes out of plastic grocery bags. “Thaely” means “plastic bag” in the Hindi language.
“I was looking to create footwear that is cost-effective and safe for the environment,” Bhave said in an interview with a newspaper. “I needed to come up with something that uses recycled plastic without creating any more plastic waste. ”Plastic bags were the perfect solution. He said five trillion plastic bags are used around the world each year. “I was motivated to find a solution to this problem,” Bhave said.
That solution was the fiber called ThaelyTex. Made entirely from plastic bags the material looks and feels like leather. That sounds promising. Better yet, the production process requires no additional chemicals and produces no poisonous by-products. The result is a smart-looking pair of white low-top sneakers.
Bhave wouldn’t expose the full process for making ThaelyTex, but he said that each pair of shoes was made from up to 15 plastic bags and 22 plastic bottles. Where do they get the materials Bhave told Elle that was the hardest part. “The biggest challenge we faced was right at the first step of acquiring the plastic bags. ”
Finally, they got help from TrioTap Technologies, a waste management plant. Bhave said they offered to collect the bags and also process them into ThaelyTex.
So far, it seems like things are falling into place. There are already hundreds of pre-orders in place. It sounds like they have some plans for the future. “We have a few more colors coming up,” said Bhave. They also plan to put out a high-top model and bring in a line of clothing. Let’s hope their growth is also friendly to the environment.
4. Why did Bhave choose to make shoes out of plastic bags
A. To set a new footwear trend.
B. To test new materials for footwear.
C. To reduce the use of plastic bags in his home country.
D. To use recycled plastic in an environment-friendly way.
5. What was the most difficult task for Bhave
A. Having a few more colors for Thaely. B. Processing plastic bags into ThaelyTex.
C. Collecting enough production materials D. Dealing with many poisonous by-products
6. The underlined part“put out”in the last paragraph probably means__________.
A. produce B. conserve
C. provide D. broadcast
7. What can be the best title for this passage
A. Bhave: a promising young man
B. Thaely: killer of waste plastic bags
C. ThaelyTex: material out of plastic bags
D. TrioTap Technologies: a waste management plant
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。印度商人Ashay Bhave找到了回收使用塑料袋的新方法——把塑料袋制成一种叫作ThaelyTex纤维，然后用这种纤维制作鞋子；这样，塑料袋得以回收利用，减少了对环境的污染。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的句子“This sneaker brand out of Dubai wants to fight the growing problem of plastic pollution.（这个来自迪拜的运动鞋品牌想要对抗日益严重的塑料污染问题）”和第三段的句子“I needed to come up with something that uses recycled plastic without creating any more plastic waste.（我需要想出一种既使用回收塑料又不会产生更多塑料垃圾的方法）”可知，Bhave选择用塑料制作鞋子，是因为他想用环保的方式使用回收塑料。故选D项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段的最后一句话“The biggest challenge we faced was right at the first step of acquiring the plastic bags.（我们面临的最大的挑战就是如何获得塑料袋）”可知，对于Bhave来说，最大的困难是获得足够的塑料袋来作为生产材料。故选C项。
【6题详解】
短语猜测题。前文“We have a few more colors coming up,” said Bhave.(“我们会有更多的颜色出现，”巴维说)”可知，他们会生产更多颜色的鞋子，结合划线句“They also plan to put out a high-top model and bring in a line of clothing.(他们还计划put up一个高帮样式，并推出一系列服装)”和句中的“a high-top model（高帮样式）”可知，put out是在该句子中是“生产”的意思，意思是说他们还计划生产一种高帮鞋。故选A项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段的“Lately, it’s all about environment-friendly materials -- recycled tires, mushrooms, even pineapple fibers! What if you want such a pair of shoes Thaely is here to help.(最近，完全是关于环保材料的——回收轮胎、蘑菇，甚至菠萝纤维！如果你想要这样一双鞋，泰利来帮忙。)”以及下文内容可知，这篇文章主要讲的是印度商人Ashay Bhave找到了回收使用塑料袋的新方法——把塑料袋制成一种叫作ThaelyTex纤维，然后用这种纤维制作鞋子；这样，塑料袋得以回收利用，减少了对环境的污染。所以，B项“Thaely: killer of waste plastic bags（Thaely：废塑料袋的杀手）”作为本文的题目符合题意。故选B项。
C
Body language is an essential part of communication and can be just as important as our spoken language exchanges. Body language can be both conscious or unconscious actions, so it is important to make sure your body is sending the same messages as your words to ensure good communication. These actions can strengthen the verbal (口头的) messages you’re sending or it can lead to mistrust or confusion — signs of poor communication and misunderstanding.
Body language can make interacting with others and expressing yourself much easier, but it can also introduce new challenges. Some nonverbal signs unintentionally communicate parts of ourselves that we don’t want others to know. For example, bad posture or fidgeting (坐立不安) may communicate lack of confidence, something we may not intend for others to know about us. But body language can strengthen our verbal messages and solidify what we are telling others. Facing someone with eye contact or taking notes while someone is speaking can communicate genuine interest. Without these signs, teachers may not be able to assess a student’s understanding.
When you’re speaking sincerely, it’s natural for your body language to respond to your words through gestures or facial expressions. We also use gestures in conversations to tell stories or describe objects, often using hand signals to show how big or small something is. These are largely unconscious, naturally occurring forms of body language.
It can be difficult to communicate confidence in your actions when you may not feel it internally. When you display confident body language, such as good posture or eye-contact, even if you’re making a conscious effort, studies have shown that it can lead to feeling more confident. When speaking to others, practice controlling impulses to fidget and planting your feet confidently to increase self-esteem.
8. Why does the author give some examples in paragraph 2
A. To show body language can help us all the time.
B. To tell body language can show the true side of us.
C. To explain how challenging it is to read body language.
D. To tell teachers how to assess a student’s understanding.
9. What does the author intend to tell in the last two paragraphs
A. Hand signals are essential ways to make ourselves understood.
B. Naturally occurring forms of body language makes us confident.
C. Proper body language can help us a lot in gaining confidence.
D. When speaking to others, try your best to hide your body language.
10. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Knowing Your Friends with Body Language B. Understanding Others by Body Language
C. Being Smart in Showing Your Body Language D. Helping Communicate with Body Language
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了肢体语言在沟通中的重要性以及如何通过肢体语言建立自信。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Some nonverbal signs unintentionally communicate parts of ourselves that we don’t want others to know. For example, bad posture or fidgeting (坐立不安) may communicate lack of confidence, something we may not intend for others to know about us. (一些非语言信号无意中传达了我们不想让别人知道的部分。例如，不良的姿势或坐立不安可能会传达出缺乏自信，这是我们可能不想让别人知道的。)”可推知，作者在第2段中给出例子是为了说明肢体语言可以展示我们真实的一面。故选B。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“When you’re speaking sincerely, it’s natural for your body language to respond to your words through gestures or facial expressions. We also use gestures in conversations to tell stories or describe objects, often using hand signals to show how big or small something is. These are largely unconscious, naturally occurring forms of body language. (当你真诚地说话时，你的肢体语言通过手势或面部表情来回应你的话是很自然的。我们在谈话中也用手势来讲故事或描述物体，通常用手势来表示事物的大小。这些很大程度上是无意识的，自然发生的身体语言形式。)”以及最后一段“It can be difficult to communicate confidence in your actions when you may not feel it internally. When you display confident body language, such as good posture or eye-contact, even if you’re making a conscious effort, studies have shown that it can lead to feeling more confident. When speaking to others, practice controlling impulses to fidget and planting your feet confidently to increase self-esteem. (当你内心没有自信的时候，用行动表达自信是很困难的。研究表明，当你表现出自信的肢体语言时，比如良好的姿势或眼神交流，即使你是有意识的，也会让你感觉更自信。和别人说话时，练习控制烦躁不安的冲动，自信地站稳脚跟，增强自尊。)”可推知，作者在最后两段想表达的是正确的肢体语言可以帮助我们获得自信。故选C。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Body language is an essential part of communication and can be just as important as our spoken language exchanges. Body language can be both conscious or unconscious actions, so it is important to make sure your body is sending the same messages as your words to ensure good communication. These actions can strengthen the verbal (口头的) messages you’re sending or it can lead to mistrust or confusion — signs of poor communication and misunderstanding. (肢体语言是沟通的重要组成部分，可以和我们的口语交流一样重要。肢体语言既可以是有意识的，也可以是无意识的，所以确保你的身体和你的语言传达同样的信息是很重要的，以确保良好的沟通。这些动作可以加强你传递的口头信息，也可能导致不信任或困惑——这是沟通不端和误解的迹象。)”结合文章主要说明了肢体语言在沟通中的重要性以及如何通过肢体语言建立自信。故D选项“用肢体语言帮助沟通”最符合文章标题。故选D。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Science can help you improve your study methods. For more than 100 years，psychologists have done research on which study habits work best. ____11____ . Here are 4 tips to improve your study habits.
Space out your studying
Nate Kornell，a psychologist at Williams College，thinks it's a good idea to study the day before a big test. ____12____. Instead，space out those study sessions. Kornell compares our memory to water in a bucket that has a small leak. Try to refill the bucket while it's still full，and you can't add much more water. Allow time between study sessions，and some of the material may drip out of your memory. But then you'll be able to relearn it and learn more in your next study session.
Practice，practice，practice!
Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills. ____13____. "If you want to be able to remember information，the best thing you can do is practice，" says Katherine Rawson. She's a psychologist at Kent State University in Ohio. In one 2013 study，students took practice tests over several weeks. On the final test，they scored more than a full letter grade better，on average，than students who studied the way they normally had.
Test yourself
Nebel's preferred study habit is one of the best way. Before big tests，Nebel's mom quizzed her on the material. “Now I know that was retrieval（检索）practice，”she says. As Nebel got older，she quizzed herself. “____14____，” Nebel suggests. “Put questions on one side and the answers on the other side and try to quiz yourself the way the teacher asks questions，”she adds.
Dig deeper
It's hard to remember a string of facts and figures if you don't push further. Ask why things are a certain way. How did they come about？Why do they matter？Psychologists call this elaboration. It's taking class material and asking a lot of how and why questions about it. This helps you combine new information with other things you know. And it creates a bigger network in your brain of things that relate to one another，she says. ____15____.
A. The same should go for learning
B. Some tips help for almost every subject
C. Of course，nothing can replace studying with your mother
D. Some experts hold that studying late at night can be really useful
E. That larger network makes it easier to learn and remember things
F. Create a pack of flash cards every time you learn new information
G. But research shows it's a bad idea to force all your studying into that day
【答案】11. B 12. G 13. A 14. F 15. E
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章就“如何改善学习习惯”给出了一些建议。
【11题详解】
根据前一句“ For more than 100 years，psychologists have done research on which study habits work best. ”（100多年来，心理学家一直在研究哪些学习习惯最有效。），推断B选项（一些技巧对几乎每一门学科都有帮助）承接上文，引出下文的4 tips。故选B
【12题详解】
根据空格前一句“Nate Kornell，a psychologist at Williams College，thinks it's a good idea to study the day before a big test.”（威廉姆斯学院的心理学家内特·科内尔认为，在大考前一天学习是个好主意。），根据后句的instead体现出后文说明的是相反的做法，G选项（但研究表明，把你所有的学习都拖到那天是个坏主意），“but”一词表示句间逻辑的转折。故选G。
【13题详解】
根据空格前两句“Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills.”（音乐家们练习他们的乐器。运动员练习运动技能。），根据下文“If you want to be able to remember information，the best thing you can do is practice，" says Katherine Rawson. ”（如果你想记住信息，最好的办法就是练习。”凯瑟琳·罗森说道）A选项（学习也是如此）符合题意，表明学习也需要练习。后文是对选项的解释。故选A。
【14题详解】
根据上文“Before big tests，Nebel's mom quizzed her on the material. “Now I know that was retrieval（检索）practice，”she says. As Nebel got older，she quizzed herself. ”段落介绍了Nebel最初是考试前妈妈给她进行检索式复习。随着年龄增长，她自己采取这种方法复习。此句是引用Nebel说的话，她举例介绍检索式复习的一种方式。F选项（每次学习新信息时，创建一组闪存卡）符合要求。故选F。
【15题详解】
根据前一句“And it creates a bigger network in your brain of things that relate to one another，she says.”（她说：“它在你的大脑中建立了一个更大的网络，把相互关联的事物联系起来。”。）可知，选项承接上文说明更大的网络使的作用。E选项（那个更大的网络使学习和记忆东西变得更容易。）中的that larger network的指代就非常明显，指代前一句中的a bigger network。故选E。
第三部分 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Back in the days when I was just a young student, I was always absent from school ___16___, too shy to step into the public attention. My grades, though not absolutely good, was above the ___17___. However, an unexpected incident allowed me to___18___life lessons and gradually accept the challenges thrown at me.
One rainy afternoon, while walking home from school, an accident happened. A speeding car ___19___me, leaving me with a broken leg. Lying on my hospital bed,pain aching through my body, the reality of my situation ___20___. This unforeseen incident had set me back academically, and I needed to figure out how to achieve my previous___21___.
With the help of my parents and teachers, who ___22___accompanied me through the healing process, I managed to transform my ___23___ into a stepping stone. I began to acquire the will to push myself beyond my limits. After several months, I returned to school. My teachers had made accommodations for me, which included access to ___24___classes to catch up on the lessons I missed. Fueled by a newfound ___25___, I made every effort to engage in all activities and strived to stay active in both the academic and extracurricular fields.
In the end, my actions___26___fruit. Not only did my academic performance improve, but I also developed an ability to adapt to unexpected situations. I realized the importance of being able to___27___my fears and overcome them. The incident that I___28___viewed as a major discouragement was, in fact, a turning point in my life. It was an opportunity to adjust my perspective and learn to admire the strength within myself.
The___29___did not happen overnight. It was a gradual process, just like adding a new piece to a puzzle every day. But with each piece, I moved one step closer to the bigger ___30___ .
16. A. camps B. days C. facilities D. events
17. A. minimum B. maximum C. average D. majority
18. A. absorb B. forget C. teach D. avoid
19. A. approached B. hit C. lifted D. followed
20. A. gave in B. sank in C. fit in D. cut in
21. A. standing B. playing C. suffering D. finding
22. A. occasionally B. casually C. constantly D. scarcely
23. A. shyness B. setback C. strength D. performance
24. A. practical B. optional C. basic D. extra
25. A. drive B. concept C. version D. skill
26. A. planted B. distributed C. sold D. bore
27. A. assess B. address C. monitor D. hide
28. A. initially B. actually C. suddenly D. eventually
29. A. inspiration B. assumption C. transformation D. exploration
30. A. space B. ambition C. picture D. capacity
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. A 19. B 20. B 21. A 22. C 23. B 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲的是作者被车撞了，原本这个事情影响了作者的学业，后来作者趁此机会改变了自己，从一个害羞的人变成一个积极参加各种活动的人。
【16题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我还是一个年轻的学生时，我总是缺席学校的活动，太害羞了，不敢进入公众的视线。A. camps营地；B. days一天；C. facilities设施；D. events活动。根据下文“too shy to step into the public attention”可知，作者太害羞了，不敢在公共场合多露面，所以作者总是缺席学校的活动。故选D。
【17题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的成绩虽然不是很好，但在平均水平之上。A. minimum最小值；B. maximum最大值；C. average平均水平；D. majority大多数。根据上文“though not absolutely good”可知，作者的成绩虽然不是很好，但在平均水平之上。故选C。
【18题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，一件意想不到的事情让我吸取了人生的教训，并逐渐接受了抛给我的挑战。A. absorb吸取；B. forget忘记；C. teach教；D. avoid避免。根据下文“gradually accept the challenges thrown at me”可知，有一件事让作者吸取了教训，逐渐敢于接受挑战。故选A。
【19题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一辆超速行驶的汽车撞了我，把我的腿摔断了。A. approached接近；B. hit撞击；C. lifted提起；D. followed跟随。根据下文“leaving me with a broken leg”可知，作者被车撞了。故选B。
【20题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：躺在医院的病床上，全身疼痛，我渐渐意识到自己的处境。A. gave in屈服；B. sank in领悟：完全被知晓、感受或理解；C. fit in适应；D. cut in插嘴。根据下文“This unforeseen incident had set me back academically”可知，作者开始领悟到自己的处境，也就是作者开始渐渐意识到自己的处境。故选B。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这件意外的事让我在学业上倒退了，我需要想办法恢复到以前的水平。A. standing地位；B. playing演奏；C. suffering苦难；D. finding发现。根据上文“This unforeseen incident had set me back academically”可知，这件意外的事让作者在学业上倒退了，作者需要想办法恢复到以前的水平，空格处意为“地位”。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在父母和老师的帮助下，他们一直陪伴着我度过康复的过程，我成功地把挫折变成了垫脚石。A. occasionally偶尔；B. casually随意地；C. constantly一直；D. scarcely秘密地。根据上文“my parents and teachers”和下文“accompanied me through the healing process”可知，作者的父母和老师一直陪伴着作者。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在父母和老师的帮助下，他们一直陪伴着我度过康复的过程，我成功地把挫折变成了垫脚石。A. shyness害羞；B. setback挫折；C. strength力量；D. performance表现。根据上文“This unforeseen incident had set me back academically”可知，这个事情影响了作者的学业，所以对作者来说是一个挫折，作者成功地把挫折变成了垫脚石。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我的老师为我做了一些安排，包括让我上额外的课来补课。A. practical实用的；B. optional可选择的；C. basic基本的；D. extra额外的。根据下文“to catch up on the lessons I missed”可知，作者要上额外的课来弥补之前错过的课。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一种新的动力的推动下，我尽一切努力参加各种活动，努力在学术和课外领域保持活跃。A. drive驱动力；B. concept概念；C. version版本；D. skill技能。根据上文“I began to acquire the will to push myself beyond my limits”可知，作者找到了新的动力，空格处意为“驱动力”。故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：最后，我的行动取得了成果。A. planted种植；B. distributed分发；C. sold卖；D. bore结果实。根据下文“Not only did my academic performance improve, but I also developed an ability to adapt to unexpected situations”可知，作者的行动取得了成果，空格处意为“结果实”。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我意识到直面恐惧并克服它们的重要性。A. assess评估；B. address设法解决；C. monitor监督；D. hide躲藏。根据下文“my fears and overcome them”可知，作者直面恐惧，并克服它们，也就是解决了恐惧。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：这件事起初被我视为一大挫折，但实际上却是我人生的转折点。A. initially最初；B. actually事实上；C. suddenly突然；D. eventually最终。根据上文“This unforeseen incident had set me back academically”可知，刚开始作者认为这个事情影响作者的学业了，把它当成一个挫折。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这种转变不是一夜之间发生的。A. inspiration灵感；B. assumption猜想；C. transformation转变；D. exploration探索。根据上文“I made every effort to engage in all activities and strived to stay active in both the academic and extracurricular fields”可知，作者借着这次事件改变了自己，因此这是一个转变。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但每完成一件作品，我就离更大的蓝图更近了一步。A. space空间；B. ambition野心；C. picture图片；D. capacity能力。根据上文“adding a new piece to a puzzle every day”可知，作者的转变就像是每天在拼图上加一块新东西一样，因此每完成一件作品，作者就能构建出更大的图片，故选C。
第四部分 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。
How do we help kids make wise choices about their money _____31_____ financial teacher in America, Anne Kersten, says that she starts it by opening an ongoing dialogue. Kersten leads two workshops _____32_____(design) for families. Both are values-based money management workshops _____33_____ provide parents with tools and talking points on how to share, save and spend money _____34_____(smart). Children who attend the workshop receive either a blue piggy bank _____35_____ a Cash Cache (贮存物).
Long before Kersten began teaching other people’s kids about wise money management, she taught her own daughters. When her daughters _____36_____(be) only 4 and 5 years old, they each received a small allowance (零用钱) to learn how to share, save and spend. “Saving is important because it helps mentally prepare for long-term _____37_____(aim),” Kersten says, adding that her daughters knew they would be responsible for a part of their college fee. After spending a term _____38_____(study) abroad, Kersten’s older daughter graduated _____39_____ college last year. She used scholarships (奖学金) along with her savings _______40_______(help) pay her way. Kersten’s younger daughter saved enough to cover her fee and she will graduate debt-free in 2020.
【答案】31. A 32. designed
33. that##which
34 smartly
35. or 36. were
37. aims 38. studying
39. from 40. to help
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。短文介绍了美国的金融教师Anne Kersten通过开办家庭讲习班来教孩子如何明智地分享，储蓄和花钱，并以自己的女儿为例来说明孩子学会理财的重要性。
【31题详解】
考查不定冠词。句意：美国的一位金融老师Anne Kersten说，她以开启一场持续的对话开始。此处泛指一位金融老师，且financial的发音以辅音音素开头，所以用不定冠词a，首字母大写。故填A。
【32题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：Kersten领导了两个为家庭设计的研讨会。逻辑主语workshops与非谓语动词design是动宾关系，design用过去分词形式作后置定语，修饰workshops。故填designed。
【33题详解】
考查定语从句关系词。句意：这两个都是基于价值观的理财研讨会，为父母提供了如何明智地分享、储蓄和花钱的工具和谈话要点。该空引导限制性定语从句，先行词是values-based money management workshops，指物，关系词替代先行词在从句中作主语，用关系代词that/which。故填that/which。
【34题详解】
考查副词。句意：这两个都是基于价值观的理财研讨会，为父母提供了如何明智地分享、储蓄和花钱的工具和谈话要点。修饰动词share, save, spend用副词作状语。故填smartly。
【35题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：参加研讨会的孩子们会得到一个蓝色的存钱罐或一个现金缓存。either…or...“或者……或者……”为固定短语。故填or。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意：当她的女儿只有4岁和5岁时，她们每个人都得到了一笔小额津贴，学习如何分享、储蓄和消费。陈述的是过去的事情，when引导的时间状语从句为一般过去时，从句主语为her daughters，所以be动词用were。故填were。
【37题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：储蓄很重要，因为它有助于为长期目标做好心理准备。aim为可数名词，根据本句句意可知，目标不止一个，所以用复数名词aims。故填aims。
【38题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：Kersten的大女儿在国外学习了一个学期后，于去年大学毕业。spend＋时间＋(in) doing sth. (花费时间做某事)，study用动名词形式。故填studying。
【39题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：Kersten的大女儿在国外学习了一个学期后，于去年大学毕业。graduate from (从……毕业)为固定短语。故填from。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：她用奖学金和积蓄来帮助支付生活费用。help用不定式形式作目的状语。故填to help。
第五部分 单词拼写(本题包含5小空, 每空0.5分, 共计2.5分)
41. The Foreign Secretary’s remarks clarify an ________(模棱两可的) statement issued earlier this week. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】ambiguous
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：外交大臣的讲话澄清了本星期早些时候发表的一份模棱两可的声明。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为形容词ambiguous“模棱两可的”作定语修饰后面的名词statement，满足句意要求。故填ambiguous。
42. ________(提倡者) of AR in education emphasize its usefulness in remote locations, where students do not have easy access to museums or science exhibitions. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】Advocates
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：AR教育的倡导者强调它在偏远地区的用处，那里的学生不容易进入博物馆或科学展览。根据汉语意思提示以及动词emphasize可知，此处为复数名词Advocates“提倡者”，作主语，满足句意要求。故填Advocates。
43. Rather than trying to seem perfect, being honest about your shortcomings in an interview or on the job can be p________(将……视为) as an advantage. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
【答案】perceived##erceived
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：在面试或工作中坦诚自己的缺点，而不是试图显得完美可以被视为一种优势。根据首字母和中文提示可知，表示“将……视为”可用perceive，为动词，在本句中作谓语，再由空前be可知，此空应填过去分词形式构成被动语态。故填perceived。
44. Those wealthy ________(赞助商) came to our rescue with a generous donation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】sponsors
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：那些富有的赞助商为我们慷慨解囊。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“赞助商”应用sponsor，为可数名词，且由Those可知，这里应用复数形式，在本句中作主语。故填sponsors。
45. Collect small things such as leaves, stones, or feathers, which can be turned into ________(值得纪念的) works of art when you get back home. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】memorable
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：收集一些小东西，比如树叶、石头或羽毛，当你回家的时候，这些东西可以变成令人难忘的艺术品。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词memorable，作定语修饰works。故填memorable。
第六部分 完成句子(本题包含10 题, 每题1分, 共计10分，错一个空该题不给分)
46. Tom, here are some tips on how to ________ ________(忙于做某事，继续做某事) the complex task. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. go ②. about
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：汤姆，这里有一些关于如何完成这项复杂任务的提示。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“忙于做某事，继续做某事”应用go about，为固定搭配，与前面to构成不定式。故填go about
47. We agreed to additional help, but only if the companies and their stakeholders were willing to ________ ________(做个了断) the past. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. break ②. with
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：我们同意提供额外的帮助，但前提是公司及其利益相关者愿意与过去决裂。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“做个了断”应用break with，为固定搭配，结合be willing to do sth，意为“愿意做某事”，可知填入原形与前面to构成不定式。故填break with。
48. The answers to these questions can ________ ________ ________(充分说明，清楚表明) the complex psychological process. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. speak ②. volumes ③. about
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：这些问题的答案可以充分说明复杂的心理过程。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“充分说明，清楚表明”应用speak volumes about，为动词短语，在本句中作谓语动词，且情态动词后应用动词原形。故填speak volumes about。
49. We think critically, ________ ________ ________((表示对比)而，相对于) just copying from reference books. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. as ②. opposed ③. to
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。句意：我们批判性地思考，而不是照搬参考书。根据汉语意思提示可知，此处为固定短语as opposed to“与……相对比，而不是”，满足句意要求。故分别填as；opposed；to。
50. If it gets there ________ ________ ________(完好无损的), it will examine the climate and geology of Mars and look for any signs of life that might have arisen. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. in ②. one ③. piece
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。句意：如果它完好无损地到达那里，它将检查火星的气候和地质，并寻找可能出现的任何生命迹象。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“完好无损的”应用in one piece，为固定搭配，在本句中作状语。故填in one piece。
51. Even if news reports are written from basically the same perspective, they may contradict each other ________ ________ ________(就……而言) factual details, as events in the real world are usually complicated and constantly changing. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. in ②. terms ③. of
【解析】
【详解】考查介词短语。句意：即使新闻报道是从基本相同的角度撰写的，它们也可能在事实细节方面相互矛盾，因为现实世界中的事件通常是复杂的，并且不断变化。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“就……而言”应用in terms of，为固定搭配，和后面名词构成介宾短语，在本句中作状语。故填in terms of。
52. When we come across such factual differences, we should not ________ ________ ________ ________(急于下结论) that one of the news reports gives false information. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. rush ②. to ③. the ④. conclusion
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：当我们遇到这样事实分歧时，我们不应该急于得出结论，认为其中一篇新闻报道提供了虚假信息。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“急于下结论”应用rush to the conclusion，为动词短语，在本句中作谓语，且情态动词后应用动词原形。故填rush to the conclusion。
53. ________ ________ ________(综上所述), it is wise to read news reports written from various perspectives and at different stages, which brings us a more accurate understanding of a situation. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. To ②. sum ③. up
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：总之，阅读从不同角度、不同阶段撰写的新闻报道是明智的，这会让我们对形势有更准确的了解。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“综上所述”应用to sum up，为固定搭配，在本句中作状语，且句首时首字母应大写。故填To sum up。
54. What message does it try to ________ ________(传达，把……讲清楚) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. get ②. across
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：它试图传达什么信息？根据中文提示可知，表示“传达，把……讲清楚”应用get across，为动词短语，与前面to构成不定式（try to do），在本句中作宾语。故填get across。
55. In judging the delay, we must ________ ________ ________(体谅；考虑到) the extremely bad weather. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
【答案】 ①. make ②. allowance ③. for
【解析】
【详解】考查动词短语。句意：在判断延误时，我们必须考虑到极端恶劣的天气。根据句意和中文提示可知，表示“体谅；考虑到”应用make allowance for，为动词短语，在本句中作谓语，且must后应用动词原形。故填make allowance for。
第七部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
56. 假定你是李华，你校篮球队打算与来自英国的交换生进行一场比赛。现在你给他们的领队Robinson写一封信，协商此事。内容包括：
1.写信的目的；
2.你们暂定的时间、地点等；
3.请他们斟酌后，尽快回复。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Robinson,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Robinson,
I’m glad to write to you to negotiate with you about a basketball match with your team and our school students. Personally, it is a good chance for both of us to communicate about the skills of our basketball techniques. As scheduled, the match will be held on the school basketball ground from 2: 00 to 4: 00 this Saturday afternoon. After the match, we will hold a meeting to discuss our performances and hopefully you can give some advice to us. I wonder if it is suitable for you. Or you can arrange the time and date fit for you.
Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给来自英国的交换生的领队Robinson写一封信，协商一场篮球比赛。其内容包括：写信的目的、你们暂定的时间地点等以及请他们斟酌后尽快回复。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴：glad→delighted
按计划： as scheduled → as planned
能够：can →be able to
建议：advice →suggestion
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Personally, it is a good chance for both of us to communicate about the skills of our basketball techniques.
拓展句：Personally, there is no doubt that it is a good chance for both of us to communicate about the skills of our basketball techniques.
【点睛】【高分句型1】 As scheduled, the match will be held on the school basketball ground from 2: 00 to 4: 00 this Saturday afternoon. （运用了被动语态）
【高分句型2】I wonder if it is suitable for you.（运用了if引导的宾语从句）
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
57. 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。
“Daddy, I have something to tell you. I wanted to ask your permission to go to America.” I didn’t finish my speech as he shouted, “No!” “But why What…”, I replied. “If this all is about money, then you may not worry, I got a scholarship …”
I didn’t know what to do. I felt a warm tear running down my cheek. I thought there would be no problem because he always knew how much I dreamt about studying abroad. I was so angry and said: “But why do I have to ask your permission I am already 18 and I’m not a kid anymore. You can’t tell me what is right and what is wrong.”
I shut the door so hard that it staggered. I was so disappointed that all these years he couldn’t see what I was doing. The tears were flowing on their own. I realized how much my love for dad was, however, I just could not stay at my hometown anymore.
I left home and my eyes were full of anger and tears. I didn’t know what to do and what to expect, but I decided to go far away from home and start creating my dream life. I took a bus and went to the airport.
I closed my eyes and felt that something was wrong. Everything was so silent when suddenly I heard my phone ringing. It was a nurse from the local hospital:
“Hello! Are you the daughter of Kuat ”, she asked. “Your dad has had a heart attack and he’s in a coma now. The situation’s serious. We want you …”
I wasn’t listening to her anymore. Tears were flowing and I started to choke when all of a sudden I heard a man’s voice and opened my eyes. I realized that it was a nightmare.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I started searching for my phone and wanted to hear my dad’s voice.
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
“Here you are, my sweetie. I’m not letting you leave because I don’t want you to forget me.
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【答案】One possible version:
I started searching for my phone and wanted to hear my dad’s voice. I seized my phone and took it out of my bag and quickly began to dial my dad’s number. Then I heard, “Where are you darling Come home, please”, my daddy said with his trembling voice. I grabbed my bag and hastily got on the first bus I saw. Soon I was at home and my dad was sleeping on the doorstep, waiting for me all this time. I kissed him and he woke up.
“Here you are, my sweetie. I’m not letting you leave because I don’t want you to forget me. I want to be your superhero and I want you to be my little Princess. But if that makes you happy, then move on”, my dad said through his tears. “I will never forget you, daddy. You are the best father ever”, I said. Then I understood that it was difficult for both of us and I asked in a voice full of hope and with glowing eyes, “What do you think about moving to the US ” “That’s a brilliant idea, let’s go packing!” he said.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，一直以来都梦想出国留学的作者得到了去美国留学的机会，于是向父亲征求允许，但不幸遭到了父亲的拒绝，不知所措的作者非常生气，觉得父亲不理解自己的梦想与努力。既愤怒又忧伤的作者决定远离家乡，去创造自己梦想的生活，于是乘车到了机场，但是在闭上眼睛的时候做了父亲心脏病发作的噩梦。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我开始找我的手机，想听听爸爸的声音。”可知，第一段可描写作者打电话给父亲，父亲对作者说挽留的话，然后作者从机场赶回家。
②由第二段首句内容“你在这里，我的宝贝。我不让你走是因为我不想让你忘记我。”可知，第二段可描写作者和父亲交流彼此真实的想法，然后两人想出解决分隔两地的方法。
2. 续写线索：作者找手机——两人通电话——作者赶回家——父亲坦白——两人交流——解决方法
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①抓起：seize/grab/catch/hold
②回家：come home/get home/come back
③等待：wait for/await
④了解：understand/realize/know
情绪类
①快乐的：happy/delighted/glad
②充满希望：full of hope/hopeful
【点睛】[高分句型1] Soon I was at home and my dad was sleeping on the doorstep, waiting for me all this time. (现在分词短语waiting…作状语)
[高分句型2] Then I understood that it was difficult for both of us and I asked in a voice full of hope and with glowing eyes… (that引导名词性从句作understood的宾语)
听力 1—5 CCBBA 6—10 ABACB 11—15 ABCBA 16—20 BCCBA2023-2024学年度高二英语期中试题
第一部分 听力 (共两节, 20小题, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B. C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。 每段对话仅读一遍。
1 What will the man probably do for the woman next
A. Call the doctor for her. B. Take her to the hospital. C. Give her some medicine.
2. What did the woman do last night
A She threw a party. B. She played the violin. C. She went to a square.
3. When will the next train for Chicago leave
A. At 7:30. B. At 10:30. C. At 10:40.
4. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In the bank. B. In a restaurant. C. In a shop.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A holiday plan. B. A city. C. The speakers’ children.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6、7题。
6. What happened to the woman’s flight
A. It was delayed for nearly two hours.
B. It arrived about two hours earlier.
C. It was canceled without announcement.
7. What did the woman have on the plane
A. A cup of tea. B. A sandwich. C. Nothing.
听下面一段对话，回答第8、9题。
8. What does Sam think of the hotel
A Cold but cheap. B. Small but warm. C. Inconvenient but quiet.
9. What would Sam probably| do next
A. Have breakfast. B. Change a room. C. Have the heating fixed.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至12题。
10. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Buy another car. B. Get the car checked. C. Save up for the car.
11. What did the salesman agree to do
A. Offer a discount. B. Take care of the car. C. Examine the car in advance.
12. How will the man help the woman
A. Pay for her car. B. Drive her car home. C. Talk with the salesman.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至16题。
13. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues. B. Neighbors. C. Old classmates.
14. Where are the speakers
A. At a hotel. B. At Judy’s home. C. At the railway station.
15. What is Mark doing now
A. Shopping for the dinner.
B. Texting over the mobile phone.
C. Looking at the historic buildings.
16. What will Jack probably do next
A. See a film. B. Visit an old town. C. Go shopping.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至20题。
17. What percentage of employees thought they were more efficient when working at home according to the research
A. Eighty percent. B. Forty-two percent. C. Twenty-eight percent.
18. What did the speaker like most about working from home
A. Focusing on work easily.
B. Developing more hobbies.
C. Saving the time from home to work.
19. What troubled the speaker most when working from home
A. Missing the co- workers.
B. Being difficult to stop working.
C. Having online meetings.
20. How would the speaker prefer to work in the future
A. Work in a flexible approach. B. Work in the office. C. Work just at home.
第二部分 阅读 (共两节, 满分37.5分)
第一节 (共10小题; 每题2.5分, 满分25分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
According to a report by the World Health Organization there are currently 285 million people in the world who are visually disadvantaged. Among those 39 million people are blind whereas 246 million people are living with low vision of some kind. Accessibility options can be improved with a simple walking stick, but life is still full of obstacles (障碍) for those people.
To help this visually-challenged population, Chandigarh University’s student Lovelesh Dutt has developed a smart stick which helps them with their day-to-day activities, ensuring that their visual problem doesn’t prevent them from living a life of joy.
Based on artificial intelligence, the smart stick has a number of features. For example, if any kind of object or animal or even human comes in the way of the user, then the stick. will generate a warning sound, besides producing vibrations (震动), making the user aware of the object coming in front of them.
Dutt explains that the AI-based smart stick is connected to the GPS system, which provides information about the location of the user to their family. Besides, the stick draws its power from the sun with the help of a solar panel mounted on it, thus removing the problem of charging it.
“The stick has an inbuilt emergency SOS network. In case of any emergency, the user can press the button on the stick, which will automatically send an SOS message to the police and family members along with the location of the user. Also, if anyone tries to harm the user, the inbuilt device at the bottom of the stick will give a shock of 400 kv to the offender, allowing the blind person to protect themselves,” he says.
There is more to Dutt than just the smart stick. With exceptional performance in the field of research and innovation Dutt is providing free technology and research education to poor children. Furthermore, his work towards women’s safety and self-reliance is leading the charge for a safer society for women.
1 What does paragraph I intend to tell us about visually-challenged people
A. Their global numbers. B. Their levels of visibility.
C. The causes of their problem. D. The need to improve their well-being.
2. What does the device at the bottom of the stick function as
A. A self-defensive weapon. B. A charging port.
C. An alarm network. D. A GPS system.
3. What sort of student is Dutt according to the last paragraph
A. Self-reliant. B. Business-talented.
C. Socially responsible. D. Environmentally focused.
B
Fashion designers are always looking for new materials to work with. Lately, it’s all about environment-friendly materials -- recycled tires, mushrooms, even pineapple fibers! What if you want such a pair of shoes Thaely is here to help.
This sneaker brand out of Dubai wants to fight the growing problem of plastic pollution. Led by 23-year-old Indian businessman Ashay Bhave, they may have found a winning approach: making shoes out of plastic grocery bags. “Thaely” means “plastic bag” in the Hindi language.
“I was looking to create footwear that is cost-effective and safe for the environment,” Bhave said in an interview with a newspaper. “I needed to come up with something that uses recycled plastic without creating any more plastic waste. ”Plastic bags were the perfect solution. He said five trillion plastic bags are used around the world each year. “I was motivated to find a solution to this problem,” Bhave said.
That solution was the fiber called ThaelyTex. Made entirely from plastic bags, the material looks and feels like leather. That sounds promising. Better yet, the production process requires no additional chemicals and produces no poisonous by-products. The result is a smart-looking pair of white low-top sneakers.
Bhave wouldn’t expose the full process for making ThaelyTex, but he said that each pair of shoes was made from up to 15 plastic bags and 22 plastic bottles. Where do they get the materials Bhave told Elle that was the hardest part. “The biggest challenge we faced was right at the first step of acquiring the plastic bags. ”
Finally, they got help from TrioTap Technologies, a waste management plant. Bhave said they offered to collect the bags and also process them into ThaelyTex.
So far, it seems like things are falling into place. There are already hundreds of pre-orders in place. It sounds like they have some plans for the future. “We have a few more colors coming up,” said Bhave. They also plan to put out a high-top model and bring in a line of clothing. Let’s hope their growth is also friendly to the environment.
4. Why did Bhave choose to make shoes out of plastic bags
A. To set a new footwear trend.
B. To test new materials for footwear.
C. To reduce the use of plastic bags in his home country.
D. To use recycled plastic in an environment-friendly way.
5. What was the most difficult task for Bhave
A. Having a few more colors for Thaely. B. Processing plastic bags into ThaelyTex.
C. Collecting enough production materials D. Dealing with many poisonous by-products
6. The underlined part“put out”in the last paragraph probably means__________.
A. produce B. conserve
C. provide D. broadcast
7. What can be the best title for this passage
A. Bhave: a promising young man
B. Thaely: killer of waste plastic bags
C. ThaelyTex: material out of plastic bags
D. TrioTap Technologies: a waste management plant
C
Body language is an essential part of communication and can be just as important as our spoken language exchanges. Body language can be both conscious or unconscious actions, so it is important to make sure your body is sending the same messages as your words to ensure good communication. These actions can strengthen the verbal (口头的) messages you’re sending or it can lead to mistrust or confusion — signs of poor communication and misunderstanding.
Body language can make interacting with others and expressing yourself much easier, but it can also introduce new challenges. Some nonverbal signs unintentionally communicate parts of ourselves that we don’t want others to know. For example, bad posture or fidgeting (坐立不安) may communicate lack of confidence, something we may not intend for others to know about us. But body language can strengthen our verbal messages and solidify what we are telling others. Facing someone with eye contact or taking notes while someone is speaking can communicate genuine interest. Without these signs, teachers may not be able to assess a student’s understanding.
When you’re speaking sincerely, it’s natural for your body language to respond to your words through gestures or facial expressions. We also use gestures in conversations to tell stories or describe objects, often using hand signals to show how big or small something is. These are largely unconscious, naturally occurring forms of body language.
It can be difficult to communicate confidence in your actions when you may not feel it internally. When you display confident body language, such as good posture or eye-contact, even if you’re making a conscious effort, studies have shown that it can lead to feeling more confident. When speaking to others, practice controlling impulses to fidget and planting your feet confidently to increase self-esteem.
8. Why does the author give some examples in paragraph 2
A. To show body language can help us all the time.
B. To tell body language can show the true side of us.
C. To explain how challenging it is to read body language.
D. To tell teachers how to assess a student’s understanding.
9. What does the author intend to tell in the last two paragraphs
A. Hand signals are essential ways to make ourselves understood.
B. Naturally occurring forms of body language makes us confident.
C. Proper body language can help us a lot in gaining confidence.
D. When speaking to others, try your best to hide your body language.
10. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Knowing Your Friends with Body Language B. Understanding Others by Body Language
C. Being Smart in Showing Your Body Language D. Helping Communicate with Body Language
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分, 满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Science can help you improve your study methods. For more than 100 years，psychologists have done research on which study habits work best. ____11____ . Here are 4 tips to improve your study habits.
Space out your studying
Nate Kornell，a psychologist at Williams College，thinks it's a good idea to study the day before a big test. ____12____. Instead，space out those study sessions. Kornell compares our memory to water in a bucket that has a small leak. Try to refill the bucket while it's still full，and you can't add much more water. Allow time between study sessions，and some of the material may drip out of your memory. But then you'll be able to relearn it and learn more in your next study session.
Practice，practice，practice!
Musicians practice their instruments. Athletes practice sports skills. ____13____. "If you want to be able to remember information，the best thing you can do is practice，" says Katherine Rawson. She's a psychologist at Kent State University in Ohio. In one 2013 study，students took practice tests over several weeks. On the final test，they scored more than a full letter grade better，on average，than students who studied the way they normally had.
Test yourself
Nebel's preferred study habit is one of the best way. Before big tests，Nebel's mom quizzed her on the material. “Now I know that was retrieval（检索）practice，”she says. As Nebel got older，she quizzed herself. “____14____，” Nebel suggests. “Put questions on one side and the answers on the other side and try to quiz yourself the way the teacher asks questions，”she adds.
Dig deeper
It's hard to remember a string of facts and figures if you don't push further. Ask why things are a certain way. How did they come about？Why do they matter？Psychologists call this elaboration. It's taking class material and asking a lot of how and why questions about it. This helps you combine new information with other things you know. And it creates a bigger network in your brain of things that relate to one another，she says. ____15____.
A. The same should go for learning
B. Some tips help for almost every subject
C. Of course，nothing can replace studying with your mother
D. Some experts hold that studying late at night can be really useful
E. That larger network makes it easier to learn and remember things
F. Create a pack of flash cards every time you learn new information
G. But research shows it's a bad idea to force all your studying into that day
第三部分 完形填空 (共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Back in the days when I was just a young student, I was always absent from school ___16___, too shy to step into the public attention. My grades, though not absolutely good, was above the ___17___. However, an unexpected incident allowed me to___18___life lessons and gradually accept the challenges thrown at me.
One rainy afternoon, while walking home from school, an accident happened. A speeding car ___19___me, leaving me with a broken leg. Lying on my hospital bed,pain aching through my body, the reality of my situation ___20___. This unforeseen incident had set me back academically, and I needed to figure out how to achieve my previous___21___.
With the help of my parents and teachers, who ___22___accompanied me through the healing process, I managed to transform my ___23___ into a stepping stone. I began to acquire the will to push myself beyond my limits. After several months, I returned to school. My teachers had made accommodations for me, which included access to ___24___classes to catch up on the lessons I missed. Fueled by a newfound ___25___, I made every effort to engage in all activities and strived to stay active in both the academic and extracurricular fields.
In the end, my actions___26___fruit. Not only did my academic performance improve, but I also developed an ability to adapt to unexpected situations. I realized the importance of being able to___27___my fears and overcome them. The incident that I___28___viewed as a major discouragement was, in fact, a turning point in my life. It was an opportunity to adjust my perspective and learn to admire the strength within myself.
The___29___did not happen overnight. It was a gradual process, just like adding a new piece to a puzzle every day. But with each piece, I moved one step closer to the bigger ___30___ .
16. A. camps B. days C. facilities D. events
17. A. minimum B. maximum C. average D. majority
18. A. absorb B. forget C. teach D. avoid
19. A. approached B. hit C. lifted D. followed
20. A. gave in B. sank in C. fit in D. cut in
21. A. standing B. playing C. suffering D. finding
22. A. occasionally B. casually C. constantly D. scarcely
23. A. shyness B. setback C. strength D. performance
24. A. practical B. optional C. basic D. extra
25. A. drive B. concept C. version D. skill
26. A. planted B. distributed C. sold D. bore
27. A. assess B. address C. monitor D. hide
28. A. initially B. actually C. suddenly D. eventually
29. A. inspiration B. assumption C. transformation D. exploration
30. A. space B. ambition C. picture D. capacity
第四部分 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。
How do we help kids make wise choices about their money _____31_____ financial teacher in America, Anne Kersten, says that she starts it by opening an ongoing dialogue. Kersten leads two workshops _____32_____(design) for families. Both are values-based money management workshops _____33_____ provide parents with tools and talking points on how to share, save and spend money _____34_____(smart). Children who attend the workshop receive either a blue piggy bank _____35_____ a Cash Cache (贮存物).
Long before Kersten began teaching other people’s kids about wise money management, she taught her own daughters. When her daughters _____36_____(be) only 4 and 5 years old, they each received a small allowance (零用钱) to learn how to share, save and spend. “Saving is important because it helps mentally prepare for long-term _____37_____(aim),” Kersten says, adding that her daughters knew they would be responsible for a part of their college fee. After spending a term _____38_____(study) abroad, Kersten’s older daughter graduated _____39_____ college last year. She used scholarships (奖学金) along with her savings _______40_______(help) pay her way. Kersten’s younger daughter saved enough to cover her fee and she will graduate debt-free in 2020.
第五部分 单词拼写(本题包含5小空, 每空0.5分, 共计2.5分)
41. The Foreign Secretary’s remarks clarify an ________(模棱两可的) statement issued earlier this week. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
42. ________(提倡者) of AR in education emphasize its usefulness in remote locations, where students do not have easy access to museums or science exhibitions. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
43. Rather than trying to seem perfect, being honest about your shortcomings in an interview or on the job can be p________(将……视为) as an advantage. (根据中英文提示单词拼写)
44. Those wealthy ________(赞助商) came to our rescue with a generous donation. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
45. Collect small things such as leaves, stones, or feathers, which can be turned into ________(值得纪念的) works of art when you get back home. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第六部分 完成句子(本题包含10 题, 每题1分, 共计10分，错一个空该题不给分)
46. Tom, here are some tips on how to ________ ________(忙于做某事，继续做某事) the complex task. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
47. We agreed to additional help, but only if the companies and their stakeholders were willing to ________ ________(做个了断) the past. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
48. The answers to these questions can ________ ________ ________(充分说明，清楚表明) the complex psychological process. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
49. We think critically, ________ ________ ________((表示对比)而，相对于) just copying from reference books. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
50. If it gets there ________ ________ ________(完好无损的), it will examine the climate and geology of Mars and look for any signs of life that might have arisen. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
51. Even if news reports are written from basically the same perspective, they may contradict each other ________ ________ ________(就……而言) factual details, as events in the real world are usually complicated and constantly changing. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
52. When we come across such factual differences, we should not ________ ________ ________ ________(急于下结论) that one of the news reports gives false information. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
53. ________ ________ ________(综上所述), it is wise to read news reports written from various perspectives and at different stages, which brings us a more accurate understanding of a situation. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
54. What message does it try to ________ ________(传达，把……讲清楚) (根据汉语提示完成句子)
55. In judging the delay, we must ________ ________ ________(体谅；考虑到) the extremely bad weather. (根据汉语提示完成句子)
第七部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
56. 假定你是李华，你校篮球队打算与来自英国的交换生进行一场比赛。现在你给他们的领队Robinson写一封信，协商此事。内容包括：
1.写信的目的；
2.你们暂定的时间、地点等；
3.请他们斟酌后，尽快回复。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Robinson,
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Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 读后续写(满分25分)
57. 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。
“Daddy, I have something to tell you. I wanted to ask your permission to go to America.” I didn’t finish my speech as he shouted, “No!” “But why What…”, I replied. “If this all is about money, then you may not worry, I got a scholarship …”
I didn’t know what to do. I felt a warm tear running down my cheek. I thought there would be no problem because he always knew how much I dreamt about studying abroad. I was so angry and said: “But why do I have to ask your permission I am already 18 and I’m not a kid anymore. You can’t tell me what is right and what is wrong.”
I shut the door so hard that it staggered. I was so disappointed that all these years he couldn’t see what I was doing. The tears were flowing on their own. I realized how much my love for dad was, however, I just could not stay at my hometown anymore.
I left home and my eyes were full of anger and tears. I didn’t know what to do and what to expect, but I decided to go far away from home and start creating my dream life. I took a bus and went to the airport.
I closed my eyes and felt that something was wrong. Everything was so silent when suddenly I heard my phone ringing. It was a nurse from the local hospital:
“Hello! Are you the daughter of Kuat ”, she asked. “Your dad has had a heart attack and he’s in a coma now. The situation’s serious. We want you …”
I wasn’t listening to her anymore. Tears were flowing and I started to choke when all of a sudden I heard a man’s voice and opened my eyes. I realized that it was a nightmare.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I started searching for my phone and wanted to hear my dad’s voice.
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“Here you are, my sweetie. I’m not letting you leave because I don’t want you to forget me.
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听力 1—5 CCBBA 6—10 ABACB 11—15 ABCBA 16—20 BCCBA
