2023～2024学年山西省高二期中联合考试
英语
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where did the woman go
A. To a library. B. To a bookstore. C. To a cinema.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I asked at the bookstore about that book you mentioned, but I can’t find it.
M: Oh, thank you very much.
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What does the man mean
A. He likes writing poems.
B. He thinks reading is a pleasure.
C. He doesn’t like reading poems.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Do you like reading poems
M: Reading poems is a terrible activity.
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What may the man want to have
A. Coffee. B. Ice cream. C. Tea.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Would you like some hot coffee or tea
M:I do like them both, but I’d rather have something cold.
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How will the speakers go to the zoo
A. By bike. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: We haven’t been to the zoo for a long time. Today is Sunday so let’s go there by bike, shall we
W: Great. I have been tired of working and cooking.
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When will the speakers get to New York
A. At 8:10. B. At 8:30. C. At 8:50.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: When will we arrive in New York
M: Let me see, it’s eight thirty now. I think our plane will land in twenty minutes.
W: Oh, yes, you’re right. Thank you for correcting me.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Who will choose the college for the man
A. His parents. B. His teacher. C. His uncle.
7. What is the woman’s dream college
A. Cambridge University. B. Stanford University. C. Harvard University.
【答案】6. A 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: We are going to graduate soon. What is your dream college, Peter
M: Dream college Do you play a joke My parents will choose the college and the major for me. How about you
W: I want to attend Cambridge University but my mother wants me to go to Stanford University.
M: Oh! I used to think Harvard University was your desired college.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
9. What does the man want to buy
A. Two hamburgers and two Cokes.
B. Two Cokes and some water.
C. Two hamburgers and some water.
【答案】8. C 9. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Yes, sir. What would you like to have
M: Two hamburgers.
W: Is there anything else
M: Give me two Cokes also, please.
W: Is this to go or to eat here
M: We’ll eat here.
W: Here you are. That’s thirteen dollars.
M: And can I have some water, please
W: It’s on the service counter over there.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How many languages can the man speak
A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.
11. Why did the man give up learning Chinese
A. He thought it difficult to speak Chinese.
B. He didn’t get enough time to practise it.
C. He thought it hard to learn the Chinese characters.
12. What is the man
A. A salesman. B. A teacher. C. A doctor.
【答案】10. C 11. C 12. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Having visited so many different countries, you must be able to speak several different languages.
M: I wish I could, but French and English are the only ones that I can speak.
W: Have you ever tried Chinese
M: Yes, but I gave up halfway. The Chinese characters are too difficult to practise.
W: How about Japanese
M:I had studied in a Japanese class for three months, but the more I learned, the more difficult the grammar became.
W: Do you like traveling
M: No, I don’t, but I have to. I work in the sales department.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What’s wrong with the girl
A. She caught a cold. B. She hurt her leg. C. She hurt her back.
14. What was the weather like yesterday
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy.
15. When will the girl be OK
A. In a month. B. In a week. C. In two days.
16. What will the man do in two days
A. See a doctor. B. Visit the girl. C. Go to work.
【答案】13. B 14. B 15. A 16. B
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello! May I speak to Jenny, please
W: Hi, Mr. Smith! This is Jenny speaking.
M: You didn’t come to school today. What’s wrong
W: Oh, I hurt my leg when I was riding home yesterday and I cannot walk now.
M: I’m sorry to hear that. How did it happen
W: It was raining hard then, but I didn’t take my raincoat. I tried to ride home quickly. When I turned left at a corner, I fell down and hurt my leg.
M: Did you see a doctor
W: Yes. My father took me to a hospital, and luckily it wasn’t serious. The doctor said that I would be OK in a month.
M: Have a good rest and I’ll come to see you in two days.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What is the speech about
A. A notice. B. A schedule. C. An advertisement.
18. What is the advantage of the clothes
A. They can keep dirt away. B. They may smell well. C. They look very nice.
19. What makes the clothes extraordinary
A. The style. B. The color. C. The material.
20. How much are the socks
A. 75 dollars a pair. B. 29 dollars a pair. C. 49 dollars a pair.
【答案】17. C 18. A 19. C 20. B
【解析】
【原文】W: Ladies and gentlemen, we have finally found a way to make clothes that almost never need to be washed. Yes, that’s right. You can wear them 100 times in a row, and you will not need to wash them at all during that time. I know it is hard to believe, but these clothes have been tested by many top fashion experts. The secret is in the materials that we have used to make the clothes. We can’t tell you where we found them, but they come from a country where people have known about their wonderful qualities for hundreds of years. No matter how you wear these clothes from day to day, they will keep dirt away and never smell bad. But don’t take my word for it! Try the shirts for $75 each! Try the trousers for $49! Try the socks for $29 a pair, available at these low prices for this week only.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Bullock Texas State History Museum
The museum opened in April of 2001. Here’s the museum’s official mission statement: We create experiences that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. It offers interactive exhibits that explain Texas history and an IMAX theater.
The Exhibits
The first floor is about the land and covers the first meetings between Native Americans and Europeans, early settlers and missions and the mapping of the state. The second floor is about identity and discusses Texas history, the significant battles and people who made the state what it is today. The third floor covers important technology from Texas, Texas-led explorations and other Texan achievements.
IMAXW Theater
The Bullock museum’s IMAX theater was one of the first IMAX theaters in Texas, and one of few in the world. The theater seats 329 guests and houses the biggest IMAX screen in the state at 6 stories high and 84 feet wide. Guests can enjoy sharp and vivid images, as well as immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) sound.
Museum Store
On the first floor of the Bullock Texas State History Museum, you will find the museum store. It is filled with Texas-themed goodies, such as clothing, ornaments, books, movies, jewelry, music, home décor and kitchenware.
The Essentials
Address: 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: The museum is open from Monday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Parking: The museum has an underground parking garage with an entrance. Parking in the museum garage is $15 for full-day parking.
21. Which floor of the museum shows the battles
A. The first floor. B. The second floor.
C. The third floor. D. The fourth floor.
22. What is the right time for visiting the museum
A. 9 am Sunday. B. 9 am, Monday.
C. 2 pm, Thursday. D. 6 pm, Saturday.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce special exhibits.
B. To tell about the history of a museum.
C. To show information about a museum.
D. To attract people to buy Texas-themed goods.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。主要介绍的是布洛克德克萨斯州历史博物馆的相关信息。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Exhibits部分中的“The second floor is about identity and discusses Texas history, the significant battles and people who made the state what it is today.(第二层是关于身份的，讨论了德克萨斯州的历史，重要的战争和使这个州成为今天的人。)”可知，该博物馆的第二层展出的展品中包含与战争相关的内容。故选B项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Essentials部分中的“Hours: The museum is open from Monday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.(博物馆开放时间:周一至周日上午10点至下午5点。)”可知，博物馆开放时间是星期一到星期日的上午10点到下午5点，所以前去参观该博物馆的恰当时间是星期四的下午2点在开放时间范围。故选C项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。根据首段“The museum opened in April of 2001. Here’s the museum’s official mission statement: We create experiences that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. It offers interactive exhibits that explain Texas history and an IMAX theater.(博物馆于2001年4月开馆。这是博物馆的官方使命宣言:我们创造教育、参与和鼓励对德克萨斯州更深入了解的体验。它提供互动式展览，解释德克萨斯州的历史和IMAX 影院。)”可知，本文介绍的是与2001年四月开馆的一个博物馆，以及博物馆的官方使命宣言，博物馆提供互动式展览、解释了德克萨斯州的历史以及IMAX 影院，结合下文中对博物馆展品、IMAXW剧院、博物馆商店以及参观博物馆的一些要点事项的介绍可知，本文的目的是介绍一所博物馆的相关信息。故选C项。
B
When Amelia Lisowe was told she was too young to volunteer, she decided to make a difference by herself. The Benton, Arkansas native launched her own non-profit, Lisowe’s Lights, in 2018, donating over 500 nightlights to kids in the Arkansas foster (寄养的) system that year alone.
Since, she has expanded to all 50 states (and 9 countries) and raised funds to distribute more than 15,000 nightlights — with no plans of slowing down.
“Kids in foster homes sometimes have to leave in the middle of the night without taking anything with them,” she says. “I wanted to help them feel less scared and more safe.” The 12-year-old hopes to give away at least 2,500 more lights in 2023.
Amelia grew up volunteering with her mom, Lauren, who encouraged her daughter to find something she was good at and use it to make the world a better place. “I’m so proud of her,” Lauren adds. “She’s involved in every decision we make. Every time we spend money, she helps decide if something is a good idea or will further our cause.”
Amelia also gets help from friends in the Royal International Miss Pageant system, who run their own nightlight drives in person and online. Amelia, a sixth grader who also volunteers at her local food bank and nursing home, says she feels the impact of her work most when she hears from organizations that have put her lights to use.
“I heard about one boy in Oklahoma who never turned off his hall light, not because he was scared, but because he wanted to make sure his little sister was always doing okay across the hall,” Amelia shares. “When they got their nightlight, he knew she wouldn’t be afraid anymore.”
24. What was the reason for Amelia’s being refused as a volunteer
A. Her young age. B. Her slow reaction.
C. Her busy schedule. D. Her little experience.
25. How can nightlights help kids in foster homes
A. By easing their scare. B. By encouraging them to explore.
C. By ensuring their safety. D. By putting them to sleep.
26. What is Lauren’s attitude to Amelia’s work
A. Opposed. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Worried.
27. Why did Amelia mention a boy in Oklahoma in the last paragraph
A. To explain why he kept light on. B. To express her pride in her job.
C. To decide what she would do next. D. To show how nightlights help kids.
【答案】24. A 25. A 26. C 27. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了小女孩Amelia成立了自己的非营利组织Lisowe’s Lights，为寄养家庭的孩子送去夜灯，缓解他们有时不得不半夜离开的害怕。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“When Amelia Lisowe was told she was too young to volunteer, she decided to make a difference by herself. (当Amelia Lisowe被告知她还太小，不能做志愿者时，她决定自己产生影响)”可知，Amelia被拒绝做志愿者是因为她年龄太小。故选A项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的““Kids in foster homes sometimes have to leave in the middle of the night without taking anything with them,” she says. “I wanted to help them feel less scared and more safe.” (“寄养家庭的孩子有时不得不在半夜离开，什么也不带，”她说。“我想让他们感到不那么害怕，更有安全感。”)”可知，夜灯可以让被迫半夜离开寄养家庭的孩子们不那么害怕。故选A项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中的“Amelia grew up volunteering with her mom, Lauren, who encouraged her daughter to find something she was good at and use it to make the world a better place. “I’m so proud of her,” Lauren adds. (Amelia从小和她的妈妈Lauren一起做志愿者，Lauren鼓励她找到自己擅长的东西，并用它来让世界变得更美好。“我为她感到骄傲，”Lauren补充道)”可知，Lauren鼓励Amelia通过做擅长的事情让世界变美好，为她感到骄傲。由此可知，她对女儿的善举非常支持。故选C项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““I heard about one boy in Oklahoma who never turned off his hall light, not because he was scared, but because he wanted to make sure his little sister was always doing okay across the hall,” Amelia shares. “When they got their nightlight, he knew she wouldn’t be afraid anymore.” (Amelia说：“我听说俄克拉何马州的一个男孩从不关走廊灯，不是因为他害怕，而是因为他想确保他的小妹妹在走廊对面一直感到舒适。当他们有了夜灯，他知道她不会再害怕了。”)”可知，俄克拉何马州的这个男孩有了夜灯以后，就可以不用担心自己的妹妹很害怕了。由此推知，Amelia提到这个男孩是为了说明夜灯是如何帮助这些孩子的。故选D项。
C
Animals being extinct from the Earth is a serious issue. When this happens in order to use their fur or skin for fashion, it is even worse, since it’s not even for a matter of human survival. That’s why a London zoo decided to make a powerful statement at the Siamese crocodile enclosure (鳄鱼围栏).
When visitors come in expecting to see a crocodile, they’re greeted with the handbag instead, making a very effective and powerful point about illegal wildlife trade and the harm it takes on the species involved.
A sign by the enclosure reads, “This bag used to be found swimming in slow-moving rivers and streams across Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Over the last 75 years, more than 80% of Siamese crocodiles have disappeared. Many, like this one, were hunted for their skins as part of the illegal wildlife trade.”.
Native to parts of Southeast Asia, Siamese crocodiles are critically endangered and have become virtually extinct in the wild. Due to hunting as well as habitat loss, they are now absent from nearly 99% of their original range. A huge part of the decline of population is due to humans using their wetland habitat for rice farming, and things only took a turn for the worse when large-scale hunting for their skin for commercial purposes began in the 1950s.
The particular handbag that is on display at the zoo was confiscated at a UK airport, according to Benjamin Tapley, leader of reptiles and amphibians at ZSL London Zoo.
Tapley told The Huffington Post, “We made this exhibit, within ZSL London Zoo’s Reptile House, to draw visitors’ attention to the destructive impact the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is having on species around the world. At ZSL, we are working globally with governments and local communities to protect wildlife, support law enforcement (执法) that targets illegal trade networks, empower local communities affected by IWT and reduce demand for threatened wildlife.”
28. Why does the sign say this handbag used to swim
A. It is made of a crocodile’s skin.
B. It is made into a crocodile shape.
C. It is light enough to float on water.
D. It was kept in flowing river at first.
29. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Wildly hunting of Siamese crocodiles.
B. Destruction of Siamese crocodiles’ habitats.
C. Commercial value of Siamese crocodiles.
D. Causes to make Siamese crocodiles endangered.
30. What does the underlined word “confiscated” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Seized. B. Sold. C. Found. D. Stolen.
31. What does Tapley’s words focus on
A. The importance of wildlife protection.
B. The crisis endangered animals are facing.
C. The purpose to show the handbag.
D. The harm IWT caused.
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. A 31. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。在伦敦动物园的爬行动物馆举办了这个展览，展示用鳄鱼皮做的手提包，以引起游客对非法野生动物贸易对世界各地物种的破坏性影响的关注。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Over the last 75 years, more than 80% of Siamese crocodiles have disappeared. Many, like this one, were hunted for their skins as part of the illegal wildlife trade. (在过去的75年里，超过80%的暹罗鳄已经消失。许多像这只这样的暹罗鳄，因为它们的皮被非法野生动物贸易的一部分而被猎杀)”可知，牌子上说这个手提包是用来游泳的，因为它是用鳄鱼皮做的。故选A。
【29题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“Native to parts of Southeast Asia, Siamese crocodiles are critically endangered and have become virtually extinct in the wild. Due to hunting as well as habitat loss, they are now absent from nearly 99% of their original range. (暹罗鳄原产于东南亚部分地区，是极度濒危的动物，在野外几乎已经灭绝。由于狩猎和栖息地的丧失，它们现在近99%的原始活动范围内消失了)”可知，本段主要讲述的是使暹罗鳄濒临灭绝的原因。故选D。
【30题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线处“The particular handbag that is on display at the zoo was (在动物园展出的那个特别的手提包)”以及“at a UK airport (在英国机场)”可知，这只在动物园展出的手提包是在英国机场查封的，划线处和A项：Seized(逮住，查封)含义接近。故选A。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“We made this exhibit, within ZSL London Zoo’s Reptile House, to draw visitors’ attention to the destructive impact the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is having on species around the world. (我们在伦敦动物园的爬行动物馆举办了这个展览，以引起游客对非法野生动物贸易(IWT)对世界各地物种的破坏性影响的关注)”可知，塔普利的话旨在引起游客对非法野生动物贸易对世界各地物种的破坏性影响的关注。由此可知，他的意思就是展示手提包的目的上。故选C。
D
Coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are a unique ocean ecosystem consisting of rocky structures mainly formed by coral animals and some other ocean life. Despite only covering 0. 2 percent of the ocean floor, coral reefs support at least 25 percent of marine species, as well as providing food and economic security for hundreds of millions of people.
However, coral reefs across the world are under threat. Warmer oceans can cause the coral bleaching (漂白). It happens when the corals lose colored algae (海藻) living in their bodies and turn completely white. Without the algae, the corals lose their main food source and can die. In addition, as oceans become more acidic (酸性的) from absorbing CO2, corals in acidic conditions become weak in forming reefs.
In 2021, the United Nations reported a 14 percent loss of corals across the world largely from rising sea temperatures in the previous 13 years. Australia declared mass bleaching events in 2022 across large parts of the Great Barrier Reef, four times since 2016. Data from the Philippines showed higher than usual ocean temperatures between 2015 and 2017 had caused a serious three-year bleaching events in reefs across the planet.
Scientists have been cooperating to see how coral reefs can be protected. Thankfully, they find those coral reefs in the hot parts of the globe are the worst affected. They contain corals with better heat resistance. So their research focus on finding genes (基因) for heat tolerance so that they can be passed on to future generations. Biologists also mix corals that are more resilient to higher temperatures with those that are not and the resulting generation has a better chance of survival.
Ultimately, scientists add that without a serious reduction in greenhouse gas, 99 percent of the world’s coral reefs will be gone by the end of the century. There is a limit to how quickly corals can adapt warm climate, but if temperatures rise rapidly, then extinction is certain.
32. Which is the main threat to coral reefs
A. Declining ocean acidification. B. Loss of colored algae.
C. Increasing sea temperatures. D. Lack of food source.
33. What do we know from paragraph 3
A. Coral reefs receive impacts globally.
B. Coral bleaching is the worst in Australia.
C. Coral reefs have grown rapidly for years.
D. No actions are taken to protect coral reefs.
34. What can be the basic way to protect coral reefs
A. Limiting their spread.
B. Transplanting them to the hot parts.
C. Relying on genes science.
D. Lowering the release of greenhouse gas.
35. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Where Are Coral Reefs Spread
B. How Can Coral Reefs Survive
C. Coral Reefs, A New Threat To Ocean Life
D. Coral Reefs, A Busy Underwater Community
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。主要介绍了珊瑚礁的重要性，以及目前面临气温上升的危险处境，强调了减少温室气体的排放的必要性。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“However, coral reefs across the world are under threat. Warmer oceans can cause the coral bleaching.”（然而，世界各地的珊瑚礁正受到威胁。海洋变暖会导致珊瑚漂白。）可知，海洋温度上升是珊瑚礁的主要威胁。故选C项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“ In 2021, the United Nations reported a 14 percent loss of corals across the world largely from rising sea temperatures in the previous 13 years.”（2021年，联合国报告称，全球珊瑚减少了14%，主要原因是过去13年海水温度上升。）以及“Data from the Philippines showed higher than usual ocean temperatures between 2015 and 2017 had caused a serious three-year bleaching events in reefs across the planet.”（来自菲律宾的数据显示，2015年至2017年期间海洋温度高于平常，导致全球珊瑚礁发生了长达三年的严重白化事件。）可知，珊瑚礁受到的影响是全球性的。故选A项。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Ultimately, scientists add that without a serious decline in greenhouse gas, 99 percent of the world’s coral reefs will be gone by the end of the century.”（最终，科学家补充说，如果温室气体排放量不大幅减少，到本世纪末，世界上 99% 的珊瑚礁将消失。）可知，减少温室气体的排放是保护珊瑚礁的根本办法。故选D项。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段中“However, coral reefs across the world are under threat. Warmer oceans can cause the coral bleaching.”（然而，世界各地的珊瑚礁正受到威胁。海洋变暖会导致珊瑚漂白。）以及最后一段中“There is a limit to how quickly corals can adapt warm climate, but if temperatures rise rapidly, then extinction is certain.”（珊瑚礁适应温暖气候的速度是有限的，但如果温度迅速上升，那么灭绝是肯定的。）并结合全文可知，这篇文章讲述了珊瑚礁的现状和处境，只有减少温室气体排放才可以让珊瑚存活。B项How Can Coral Reefs Survive (如何让珊瑚礁存活？)符合主旨。故选B项。
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。
Companion planting (混栽) is the practice of planting things together to help each other grow. Its goal is to create a healthy and productive garden ecosystem (生态系统). But you should consider choosing right species together in your garden. ___36___ .
It saves space
One of the common uses of companion planting is to save space. ___37___. It can be used in many ways. For example, you can plant quick-growing crops between rows of slow-growing ones for more efficient gardening.
It helps with disease issues
Diseases can spread quickly through plants of the same species. ___38___. As previously mentioned, plant interaction isn’t fully understood. However, certain plants have been shown to make other plants healthier.
___39___
If there is plenty of habitat of food, then lots of beneficial insects will likely spend lots of time traveling in your garden. They feed on harmful insects. Some plants attract pollinators that help produce fruits. They make a great addition to the garden.
It increases productivity
The main benefit of companion planting is its ability to increase crop yields. It helps with pest (害虫) control, pollination and increases the available space. We now talk about nutrients. ___40___. Some plants can help to provide the nutrients that others need. By planting complementary (互补的) species together, gardeners can create an environment for higher yields.
A. It attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
B. Different plants have different nutrient needs
C. Certain plants might not like being planted too close
D. It keeps the soil wet and prevents the soil being destroyed
E. Here are some of its benefits that the practice brings you
F. Adding different species in your garden can slow the spread of diseases
G. This is perfect for people trying to make the most of their small gardens
【答案】36. E 37. G 38. F 39. A 40. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是混栽植物带来的一些好处。
【36题详解】
根据空前的“But you should consider choosing right species together in your garden.(但是你应该考虑在你的菜园里选择合适的物种种在一起。)”可知，建议考虑在菜园里选择合适的物种混种在一起，结合下文中的“It saves space(节省空间)”以及“It helps with disease issues(它有助于解决疾病问题)”可知，下文中讲述的是混栽的好处，由此可推断，此空应引出下文介绍混栽的好处，E选项“Here are some of its benefits that the practice brings you(下面是时间给你带来的一些好处)”中的the practice指的是空前的choosing right species together in your garden，且引出了下文中的介绍的混栽植物的好处，起到了承上启下的作用。故选E项。
【37题详解】
根据空前的“One of the common uses of companion planting is to save space.(混栽植物的一个常见用途是节省空间。)”可知，混栽植物可以节省空间，G选项“This is perfect for people trying to make the most of their small gardens(这对于想要充分利用他们的小菜园的人来说是完美的)”讲述的是对于想充分利用他们小菜园的人来说这是完美的，其中的this指的是空前的“companion planting”，因为混栽可以节约空间，所以对想充分利用小菜园的人来说是一种完美的选择，与空前内容衔接，逻辑合理。故选G项。
【38题详解】
根据本段的主题句“It helps with disease issues(它有助于解决疾病问题)”可知，本段讲述的是混栽植物可以解决疾病问题，F选项“Adding different species in your garden can slow the spread of diseases(在你的菜园里添加不同的物种可以减缓疾病的传播)”讲述的内容与本段的主题一致，且与空前的“Diseases can spread quickly through plants of the same species.(疾病可以在同一物种的植物间迅速传播。)”讲述的内容衔接。故选F项。
【39题详解】
分析语篇可知，此处应为本段的主题句，根据空后的“If there is plenty of habitat of food, then lots of beneficial insects will likely spend lots of time traveling in your garden.(如果有足够的食物栖息地，那么许多有益的昆虫可能会花很多时间在你的菜园里旅行。)”以及“Some plants attract pollinators that help produce fruits.(一些植物吸引传粉者来帮助结出果实。)”可知，在混栽植物的菜园里会引来很多的有益昆虫和一些传粉者帮助结出果实，A选项“It attracts beneficial insects and pollinators(它吸引益虫和传粉者)”讲述的内容与空后的内容一致，且概括了下文中的内容。故选A项。
【40题详解】
根据空前的“We now talk about nutrients.(我们现在讨论营养物质。)”可知，此处要讨论的是营养，根据空后的“Some plants can help to provide the nutrients that others need.(一些植物可以帮助提供其他植物所需的营养。)”可知，有些植物可以给其他植物提供所需的营养，由此可知，此空处应谈论的与营养相关，B选项“Different plants have different nutrient needs(不同的植物有不同的营养需求)”讲述的内容与空前和空后的内容吻合，均谈论的与营养相关，符合上下文语境。故选B项。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中远出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Tiffany Hammond and her son Aidan communicate in some familiar ways, like hand gestures and body language. But when Aidan wants to ___41___ himself with words, he uses a tablet (平板电脑).
Aidan is autistic (患孤独症的) and does not speak, so when his mom asks ___42___ , he can press a button on the screen to answer them. The family has designed routines around his autism, but people outside the household don’t ___43___ .
“Every single time we go outside the house, there’s something bad happening. There’s a___44___ , and there’s a mean stare,” Hammond said. “And he feels lonely a lot.” However, that loneliness and those reactions from outsiders ___45___ Hammond to find a way to ___46___the ways in which people with autism can express. They just communicate in a(n) ___47___type of way. The result of this experience is a children’s book from Hammond titled A Day With No Words. The book followed Aidan through a regular day, showing his ___48___routines.
Hammond also wrote about the ___49___ of the book to want people to give kindness and the goal she hoped to ___50___ with the writing.
In an interview Hammond said, “I want to ___51___ all the things that I see in him. He loves being outside and swings, and he loves life. He is ___52___ like other people. I want to___53___ the regular life that I have with my son, and it is supposed to ___54___ a loving letter to him.”
___55___, a day with no words can be full of meaningful communication.
41.
A. express B. enjoy C. persuade D. change
42.
A. chances B. questions C. roles D. fantasies
43.
A. imply B. inquire C. understand D. bother
44.
A. saying B. witness C. cheat D. comment
45.
A. pushed B. elected C. warned D. begged
46.
A. avoid B. represent C. ignore D. refuse
47.
A. necessary B. cold C. different D. equal
48.
A. daily B. weekly C. monthly D. yearly
49.
A. cover B. significance C. price D. time
50.
A. imagine B. notice C. defeat D. achieve
51.
A. record B. teach C. doubt D. celebrate
52.
A. nervous B. strange C. dangerous D. hopeful
53.
A. create B. organize C. share D. build
54.
A. look for B. pick up C. stare at D. serve as
55.
A. Immediately B. Fortunately C. Actually D. Finally
【答案】41. A 42. B 43. C 44. D 45. A 46. B 47. C 48. A 49. B 50. D 51. A 52. D 53. C 54. D 55. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Tiffany Hammond记录患有自闭症儿子的日常生活，写了一本书，希望人们理解并关爱自闭症患者。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但是当Aidan想用语言来表达自己时，他会使用平板电脑。A. express表达；B. enjoy享受；C. persuade说服；D. change改变。根据“Aidan is autistic and does not speak,”可知，Aidan患有孤独症，不会说话，想要表达自己的想法时就需要使用平板电脑，故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Aidan患有孤独症，不会说话，因此当他的妈妈问问题时，他可以在屏幕上按按钮回答。A. chances机会；B. questions问题；C. roles角色；D. fantasies幻想。根据“he can press a button on the screen to answer them”可知，他可以按屏幕上的按钮来回答，说明妈妈问他问题了，故选B项。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个家庭已经根据他的孤独症设计了日常生活，但是外面的人却不理解。A. imply暗示；B. inquire询问；C. understand理解；D. bother打扰。根据“Every single time we go outside the house, there’s something bad happening. ”可知，每次我们走出家门，总会发生一些不好的事情，说明外面的人不理解他们家人的生活，故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：哈蒙德说，“这是一个评论，还有一个刻薄的凝视”。A. saying谚语；B. witness目击者；C. cheat欺骗；D. comment评论。根据“people outside the household don’t ...Every single time we go outside the house, there’s something bad happening.”可知，外面的人不理解他们的生活，每次我们走出家门，总会发生一些不好的事情，即有人在评论他们一家人，会刻薄地盯着他们看，故选D项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，这种孤独和外界的反应促使哈蒙德找到一种方式来表达自闭症可能表现出的不同方式。A. pushed推动，促使；B. elected选举；C. warned警告；D. begged恳求。根据“loneliness and those reactions from outsiders”可知，孤独感和外界的反应会促使哈蒙德改变儿子及一家人受歧视的现状，故选A项。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然而，这种孤独和外界的反应促使哈蒙德找到一种方式来表达自闭症可能表现出的不同方式。A. avoid避免；B. represent代表，表示；C. ignore忽视；D. refuse拒绝。根据“They just communicate in a(n) ...type of way. ”和下题的分析可知，哈蒙德想要让外界知道自闭症人会有不同的表现，故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们只是用一种不同的方式进行交流。A. necessary有必要的；B. cold寒冷的；C. different不同的；D. equal相等的。根据“But when Aidan wants to...himself with words, he uses a tablet.”可知，当Aidan想用语言来表达自己时，他会使用平板电脑，说明自闭症患者和他人交流的方式是不同的，故选C项。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这本书追踪Aidan度过的每一个平常的日子，展示了他的日常生活。A. daily每日的；B. weekly每周的；C. monthly每月的；D. yearly每年的。根据“The book followed Aidan through a regular day”可知，这本书追踪Aidan度过的每一个平常的日子，即他的日常生活，故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Hammond还写到了这本书的重要性，希望人们能够给予善意，并表达了她希望通过写作实现的目标。A. cover覆盖物；B. significance重要性；C. price价格；D. time时间。根据“want people to give kindness ”可知，Hammond希望人们能够给予自闭症患者一些善意，因此她的这本书是有重要意义的，故选B项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Hammond还写到了这本书的重要性，希望人们能够给予善意，并表达了她希望通过写作实现的目标。A. imagine想象；B. notice注意；C. defeat打败；D. achieve实现。根据“to find a way to ...the ways in which people with autism can express”可知，Hammond要实现一个目标，即让人们知道自闭症患者和他人交流的方式是不同的，希望人们给予他们关爱，achieve the goal：实现目标，故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一次采访中，Hammond说：“我想要记录下我在他身上看到的所有东西”。A. record记录；B. teach教；C. doubt怀疑；D. celebrate庆祝。根据“The book followed Aidan through a regular day, showing his...routines.”可知，Hammond通过她的书来记录儿子的一切表现，故选A项。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他和其他人一样对生活充满希望。A. nervous紧张的；B. strange奇怪的；C. dangerous危险的；D. hopeful充满希望的。根据“He loves being outside and swings, and he loves life.”可知，他喜欢外出和荡秋千，他热爱生活，即他和其他人一样是对生活充满希望的,故选D项。
53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想和儿子分享我的日常生活，这应该是给他的一封情书。A. create创造；B. organize组织；C. share分享；D. build建造。根据“I want to...all the things that I see in him.”可知，Hammond想要记录下在儿子身上看到的所有东西，因此这是在和儿子共享日常生活的细节，故选C项。
【54题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：我想和儿子分享我的日常生活，这应该是给他的一封情书。A. look for寻找；B. pick up拾起；C. stare at凝视；D. serve as充当。根据“I want to...the regular life that I have with my son”和“a day with no words can be full of meaningful communication”可知，Hammond想和儿子分享关注儿子的日常生活的细节，每一天虽然不能和儿子说话，但依然可以充满有意义的交流，这些被写进了Hammond的书中，她把它看成是给儿子的“情书”，故选D项。
【55题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：实际上，没有言语交流的一天可以充满有意义的交流。A. Immediately立即地；B. Fortunately幸运地；C. Actually实际上；D. Finally最后。根据“The book followed Aidan through a regular day, showing his...routines.”和“He loves being outside and swings, and he loves life. ”可知，虽然儿子有自闭症，但事实上Hammond和儿子每一天过得是很充实的，每一天都是有意义的，故选C项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题15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，
Inspired by five national treasures in the Hunan Museum, six groups of digital artists let their imaginations run free. They used digital art to carry out a number of dialogues across time and space, ____56____ (pay) their respects to China’s excellent traditional culture. The exhibition left traditional cultural relics, digital art and installation (安装) art ____57____ (combine) together.
The exhibition aimed ____58____ (explore) fine traditional Chinese culture, carried by ancient cultural relics. It was devoted ____59____ better connecting with contemporary (现代的) society and people. After over a year of planning and preparation. Artists from China and overseas presented a rich and rewarding exhibition ____60____ audiences of different ages and from multicultural backgrounds could find fun and experience ____61____ extraordinary cultural journey.
An artist from Taiwan, who now lives in Shanghai brought to the exhibition his understanding of the traditional Chinese landscape paintings that have been favoured by Chinese scholars and ____62____ (professional). In Ring, he explored the unique aesthetic (美学的) interest and spiritual comfort he ____63____ (continuous) found in Chinese culture through videos, projections and interactive devices.
French artist Tony Brown said he ____64____ (affect) by local people’s passion for fine traditional Chinese art while taking part in the exhibition. In his eyes, the Hunan Museum was doing something innovative by placing ancient treasures and new digital art pieces in the same place. He believed it was a ____65____ (challenge) but meaningful move.
【答案】56. paying
bined
58 to explore
59. to 60. where##and
61. an 62. professionals
63. continuously
64. was affected
65. challenging
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了湖南博物馆举报了一个特殊的艺术展览，该展览把传统文物、数字艺术和装置艺术结合在一起，旨在发掘中国优秀的传统文化，承载古代文物。它致力于更好地与当代社会和人民建立联系。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他们用数字艺术进行了一系列跨越时空的对话，向中国优秀传统文化致敬。分析句子结构可知，空处需要非谓语动词作伴随状语。该动词和其逻辑主语They之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词作状语。故填paying。
【57题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：展览把传统文物、数字艺术和装置艺术结合在一起。分析句子结构可知，空处需要非谓语动词作宾语补足语。该动词和宾语traditional cultural relics, digital art and installation (安装) art 之间为被动关系，所以用过去分词作宾语补足语。故填combined。
【58题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：展览旨在发掘中国优秀的传统文化，承载古代文物。aim to do sth.“旨在做某事”，动词不定式在此处作宾语。故填to explore。
【59题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：它致力于更好地与当代社会和人民建立联系。be devoted to“致力于”，to为介词，后面加名词或动名词作宾语。故填to。
【60题详解】
考查定语从句或并列连词。句意：来自中国和海外的艺术家举办了一场丰富多彩的展览，来自不同年龄和多元文化背景的观众可以在展览中找到乐趣，体验非凡的文化之旅。分析句子结构可知，空处可以引导定语从句，修饰先行词exhibition。先行词在定语从句中作地点状语，所以用关系副词where引导。这句话也可看成是一个并列句，用and连接前后两个句子。故填where/and。
【61题详解】
考查冠词。句意：来自中国和海外的艺术家举办了一场丰富多彩的展览，来自不同年龄和多元文化背景的观众可以在展览中找到乐趣，体验非凡的文化之旅。journey为可数名词“旅行”，根据句意可知，空处需要不定冠词表示泛指，表示“一次非凡的文化之旅”。空后为元音音素开始的单词，所以需要不定冠词an。故填an。
【62题详解】
考查可数名词复数。句意：一位现居上海的台湾艺术家在展览中展示了他对中国传统山水画的理解，这些山水画一直受到中国学者和专业人士的青睐。professional为可数名词“专家”，根据and前面的scholars 可知，空处需要该名词的复数形式表示泛指。故填professionals。
【63题详解】
考查副词。句意：在《指环王》中，他通过视频、投影和互动设备，探索了他在中国文化中不断发现的独特美学趣味和精神慰藉。空处需要副词修饰后面的动词found。故填continuously。
【64题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：法国艺术家托尼·布朗在参加展览时表示，他被当地人对中国传统美术的热情所感动。分析句子结构可知，空处为宾语从句的谓语动词。根据said可知，从句的时态也为一般过去时。该动词和主语he之间为被动关系，所以该句话用一般过去时态的被动语态，主语为第三人称单数形式。故填was affected。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意：他认为这是一个具有挑战性但有意义的举动。空处需要形容词修饰后面的名词作定语。challenge为名词“挑战”，其形容词形式为challenging“有挑战性的”。故填challenging。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校英语报正在举办主题为“An Unforgettable Sports Meet”的征文比赛。请你写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1. 你的经历；
2. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An Unforgettable Sports Meet
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【答案】One possible version:
An Unforgettable Sports Meet
The annual sports meet in our school just ended up with great success last week, which deeply impressed me.
As a sports lover, I participated actively in it. Having signed up for relay race, I spared no efforts to prepare myself for the race. When the day finally arrived, I stood on the start line with confidence. In the process, I did make a breakthrough and ran far ahead. I was about to reach the finish line when suddenly a runner fell and got injured. Without any hesitation, I stopped to give him a hand. Consequently, I was the last to arrive at the finish line. Unexpectedly, I won the warmest applause at the scene.
Through the sports meet, not only did I experience the sports spirit, but also I did the right deed, helping people in need.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放性作文。题目要求考生写一篇主题为“An Unforgettable Sports Meet”的短文，参加征文比赛，需描述自己的经历，分享自己的感受。
【详解】1.词汇积累
每年的：annual→yearly
使留下深刻印象：impress→leave an impression on, make an impression on
参加：participate in→take part in
因此：consequently→ as a result
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Without any hesitation, I stopped to give him a hand. Consequently, I was the last to arrive at the finish line.
拓展句：Without any hesitation, I stopped to give him a hand, as a result of which, I was the last to arrive at the finish line.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The annual sports meet in our school just ended up with great success last week, which deeply impressed me. (运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】When the day finally arrived, I stood on the start line with confidence. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
On an ordinary weekend, Charley went out as usual. Unfortunately, he had a car accident. Charley was hurt badly. With the help of the police and kind people, Charley was sent to a nearby hospital in time. The doctor said Charley might have broken his back and could lose the use of his legs. His life would change forever.
Over the next month, as Charley was in hospital, his friend Tad felt an strong sense of worry. When he picked up the courage to visit, he found a sad Charley. Looking small and pale, Charley shouted, “I can’t walk. What should I do ” Tad tried to comfort him, but words were not enough.
When Charley got out of the hospital, Tad went over to his house a few times and helped him with the lessons, but it just wasn’t the same. Not only was Charley’s body damaged, so was his spirit. Gradually, because of busy study, Tad didn’t have much time to visit Charley. He felt sad and guilty (内疚的) that he wasn’t spending more time with Charley. He wanted to help him but didn’t know how to do it.
On returning to school, Charley’s challenges became more obvious. Sitting in a wheelchair brought him several difficulties, from picking up his schoolbag to getting trapped by gym doors. Though Charley wasn’t hurt, he was so embarrassed that he didn’t talk to anyone during the rest of the day. Tad wanted to help his friend to make it all better but he knew his help was limited, so he needed to seek help from other people or organisations. He knew that Charely always loved dogs. He remembered reading on the Internet that therapy (治疗) dogs can help reduce anxiety and sadness. So he made every effort to find organisations that had therapy dogs and told them about Charley, hoping they could help him. In the end, Tad showed up in the Charely’s with a big black dog.
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。
The dog, named Rowdy, was a trained service dog to help Charley.
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Tad could be aware that something had changed.
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【答案】范文
The dog, named Rowdy, was a trained service dog to help Charley. Rowdy helped Charley with daily tasks like picking things up, pressing buttons, opening doors and even buying things in the supermarket. More than his services, Rowdy’s presence offered Charley emotional comfort, the kind only a pet could provide. They shared an unspoken bond, one that seemed to bring back a piece of Charley’s lost spirit. Rowdy’s company even made Charley smile, which Tad hadn’t seen in a long time.
Tad could be aware that something had changed. It seemed that the old Charley was back. The two friends talked, laughing over Rowdy’s behaviour, and for the first time in months, they no longer felt the sadness created by the tragic accident. Instead, they treasured the friendship between them, realizing that true friendship could survive the most challenging storms. And as for Rowdy, he was not only a service dog but true company which could make Charley’s life journey a lot easier.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了查理出车祸摔断了背，腿也可能不能用了，朋友泰德试图安慰他，但言语是不够。查理不仅身体受损，精神也受损。于是泰德给查理找来了一条犬罗迪，帮助查理。罗迪和查理相处得很好，查理又恢复了以往的活力。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“这只狗名叫罗迪，是一只训练有素的服务犬，可以帮助查理”可知，第一段可描写罗迪和查理相处的日常，以及他们的关系变化。
②由第二段首句内容“泰德可能意识到有些事情发生了变化”可知，第二段可描写查理有了改变，原来的查理又回来了，他和泰德关系也变得更好了。
2.续写线索：罗迪帮助查理——罗迪带给查理安慰——建立联系——查理改变——友谊加深——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①购买：buy/purchase
②帮助：help/assist/give sb. a hand
③珍惜：treasure/value
情绪类
①悲伤：sadness /sorrow
②无言的：unspoken / wordless
【点睛】[高分句型1] Rowdy’s company even made Charley smile, which Tad hadn’t seen in a long time. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] Instead, they treasured the friendship between them, realizing that true friendship could survive the most challenging storms. (运用了that引导宾语从句)2023～2024学年山西省高二期中联合考试
英语
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号，回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where did the woman go
A. To a library. B. To a bookstore. C. To a cinema.
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What does the man mean
A. He likes writing poems.
B. He thinks reading is a pleasure.
C. He doesn’t like reading poems.
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What may the man want to have
A. Coffee. B. Ice cream. C. Tea.
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How will the speakers go to the zoo
A. By bike. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
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When will the speakers get to New York
A. At 8:10. B. At 8:30. C. At 8:50.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. Who will choose the college for the man
A. His parents. B. His teacher. C. His uncle.
7. What is the woman’s dream college
A Cambridge University. B. Stanford University. C. Harvard University.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a hotel. B. In a hospital. C. In a restaurant.
9. What does the man want to buy
A. Two hamburgers and two Cokes.
B. Two Cokes and some water.
C. Two hamburgers and some water.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
10. How many languages can the man speak
A. Four. B. Three. C. Two.
11. Why did the man give up learning Chinese
A. He thought it difficult to speak Chinese.
B. He didn’t get enough time to practise it.
C. He thought it hard to learn the Chinese characters.
12. What is the man
A. A salesman. B. A teacher. C. A doctor.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
13. What’s wrong with the girl
A. She caught a cold. B. She hurt her leg. C. She hurt her back.
14. What was the weather like yesterday
A. Sunny. B. Rainy. C. Snowy.
15. When will the girl be OK
A. In a month. B. In a week. C. In two days.
16. What will the man do in two days
A. See a doctor. B. Visit the girl. C. Go to work.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. What is the speech about
A. A notice. B. A schedule. C. An advertisement.
18. What is the advantage of the clothes
A. They can keep dirt away. B. They may smell well. C. They look very nice.
19. What makes the clothes extraordinary
A. The style. B. The color. C. The material.
20. How much are the socks
A. 75 dollars a pair. B. 29 dollars a pair. C. 49 dollars a pair.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
The Bullock Texas State History Museum
The museum opened in April of 2001. Here’s the museum’s official mission statement: We create experiences that educate, engage, and encourage a deeper understanding of Texas. It offers interactive exhibits that explain Texas history and an IMAX theater.
The Exhibits
The first floor is about the land and covers the first meetings between Native Americans and Europeans, early settlers and missions and the mapping of the state. The second floor is about identity and discusses Texas history, the significant battles and people who made the state what it is today. The third floor covers important technology from Texas, Texas-led explorations and other Texan achievements.
IMAXW Theater
The Bullock museum’s IMAX theater was one of the first IMAX theaters in Texas, and one of few in the world. The theater seats 329 guests and houses the biggest IMAX screen in the state at 6 stories high and 84 feet wide. Guests can enjoy sharp and vivid images, as well as immersive (沉浸式虚拟现实的) sound.
Museum Store
On the first floor of the Bullock Texas State History Museum, you will find the museum store. It is filled with Texas-themed goodies, such as clothing, ornaments, books, movies, jewelry, music, home décor and kitchenware.
The Essentials
Address: 1800 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
Hours: The museum is open from Monday through Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm.
Parking: The museum has an underground parking garage with an entrance. Parking in the museum garage is $15 for full-day parking.
21. Which floor of the museum shows the battles
A. The first floor. B. The second floor.
C. The third floor. D. The fourth floor.
22. What is the right time for visiting the museum
A. 9 am, Sunday. B. 9 am, Monday.
C. 2 pm, Thursday. D. 6 pm, Saturday.
23. What is the purpose of the text
A. To introduce special exhibits.
B. To tell about the history of a museum.
C. To show information about a museum.
D. To attract people to buy Texas-themed goods.
B
When Amelia Lisowe was told she was too young to volunteer, she decided to make a difference by herself. The Benton, Arkansas native launched her own non-profit, Lisowe’s Lights, in 2018, donating over 500 nightlights to kids in the Arkansas foster (寄养的) system that year alone.
Since, she has expanded to all 50 states (and 9 countries) and raised funds to distribute more than 15,000 nightlights — with no plans of slowing down.
“Kids in foster homes sometimes have to leave in the middle of the night without taking anything with them,” she says. “I wanted to help them feel less scared and more safe.” The 12-year-old hopes to give away at least 2,500 more lights in 2023.
Amelia grew up volunteering with her mom, Lauren, who encouraged her daughter to find something she was good at and use it to make the world a better place. “I’m so proud of her,” Lauren adds. “She’s involved in every decision we make. Every time we spend money, she helps decide if something is a good idea or will further our cause.”
Amelia also gets help from friends in the Royal International Miss Pageant system, who run their own nightlight drives in person and online. Amelia, a sixth grader who also volunteers at her local food bank and nursing home, says she feels the impact of her work most when she hears from organizations that have put her lights to use.
“I heard about one boy in Oklahoma who never turned off his hall light, not because he was scared, but because he wanted to make sure his little sister was always doing okay across the hall,” Amelia shares. “When they got their nightlight, he knew she wouldn’t be afraid anymore.”
24. What was the reason for Amelia’s being refused as a volunteer
A. Her young age. B. Her slow reaction.
C. Her busy schedule. D. Her little experience.
25. How can nightlights help kids in foster homes
A. By easing their scare. B. By encouraging them to explore.
C. By ensuring their safety. D. By putting them to sleep.
26. What is Lauren’s attitude to Amelia’s work
A. Opposed. B. Doubtful. C. Supportive. D. Worried.
27. Why did Amelia mention a boy in Oklahoma in the last paragraph
A. To explain why he kept light on. B. To express her pride in her job.
C. To decide what she would do next. D. To show how nightlights help kids.
C
Animals being extinct from the Earth is a serious issue. When this happens in order to use their fur or skin for fashion, it is even worse, since it’s not even for a matter of human survival. That’s why a London zoo decided to make a powerful statement at the Siamese crocodile enclosure (鳄鱼围栏).
When visitors come in expecting to see a crocodile, they’re greeted with the handbag instead, making a very effective and powerful point about illegal wildlife trade and the harm it takes on the species involved.
A sign by the enclosure reads, “This bag used to be found swimming in slow-moving rivers and streams across Southeast Asia and Indonesia. Over the last 75 years, more than 80% of Siamese crocodiles have disappeared. Many, like this one, were hunted for their skins as part of the illegal wildlife trade.”.
Native to parts of Southeast Asia, Siamese crocodiles are critically endangered and have become virtually extinct in the wild. Due to hunting as well as habitat loss, they are now absent from nearly 99% of their original range. A huge part of the decline of population is due to humans using their wetland habitat for rice farming, and things only took a turn for the worse when large-scale hunting for their skin for commercial purposes began in the 1950s.
The particular handbag that is on display at the zoo was confiscated at a UK airport, according to Benjamin Tapley, leader of reptiles and amphibians at ZSL London Zoo.
Tapley told The Huffington Post, “We made this exhibit, within ZSL London Zoo’s Reptile House, to draw visitors’ attention to the destructive impact the Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT) is having on species around the world. At ZSL, we are working globally with governments and local communities to protect wildlife, support law enforcement (执法) that targets illegal trade networks, empower local communities affected by IWT and reduce demand for threatened wildlife.”
28. Why does the sign say this handbag used to swim
A. It is made of a crocodile’s skin.
B. It is made into a crocodile shape.
C. It is light enough to float on water.
D. It was kept in flowing river at first.
29. What is paragraph 4 mainly about
A. Wildly hunting of Siamese crocodiles.
B. Destruction of Siamese crocodiles’ habitats.
C. Commercial value of Siamese crocodiles.
D Causes to make Siamese crocodiles endangered.
30 What does the underlined word “confiscated” in paragraph 5 mean
A. Seized. B. Sold. C. Found. D. Stolen.
31. What does Tapley’s words focus on
A. The importance of wildlife protection.
B. The crisis endangered animals are facing.
C. The purpose to show the handbag.
D. The harm IWT caused.
D
Coral reefs (珊瑚礁) are a unique ocean ecosystem consisting of rocky structures mainly formed by coral animals and some other ocean life. Despite only covering 0. 2 percent of the ocean floor, coral reefs support at least 25 percent of marine species, as well as providing food and economic security for hundreds of millions of people.
However, coral reefs across the world are under threat. Warmer oceans can cause the coral bleaching (漂白). It happens when the corals lose colored algae (海藻) living in their bodies and turn completely white. Without the algae, the corals lose their main food source and can die. In addition, as oceans become more acidic (酸性的) from absorbing CO2, corals in acidic conditions become weak in forming reefs.
In 2021, the United Nations reported a 14 percent loss of corals across the world largely from rising sea temperatures in the previous 13 years. Australia declared mass bleaching events in 2022 across large parts of the Great Barrier Reef, four times since 2016. Data from the Philippines showed higher than usual ocean temperatures between 2015 and 2017 had caused a serious three-year bleaching events in reefs across the planet.
Scientists have been cooperating to see how coral reefs can be protected. Thankfully, they find those coral reefs in the hot parts of the globe are the worst affected. They contain corals with better heat resistance. So their research focus on finding genes (基因) for heat tolerance so that they can be passed on to future generations. Biologists also mix corals that are more resilient to higher temperatures with those that are not and the resulting generation has a better chance of survival.
Ultimately, scientists add that without a serious reduction in greenhouse gas, 99 percent of the world’s coral reefs will be gone by the end of the century. There is a limit to how quickly corals can adapt warm climate, but if temperatures rise rapidly, then extinction is certain.
32. Which is the main threat to coral reefs
A. Declining ocean acidification. B. Loss of colored algae.
C. Increasing sea temperatures. D. Lack of food source.
33. What do we know from paragraph 3
A. Coral reefs receive impacts globally.
B. Coral bleaching is the worst in Australia.
C. Coral reefs have grown rapidly for years.
D. No actions are taken to protect coral reefs.
34. What can be the basic way to protect coral reefs
A. Limiting their spread.
B. Transplanting them to the hot parts.
C. Relying on genes science.
D. Lowering the release of greenhouse gas.
35. Which can be the best title for the text
A. Where Are Coral Reefs Spread
B. How Can Coral Reefs Survive
C. Coral Reefs, A New Threat To Ocean Life
D. Coral Reefs, A Busy Underwater Community
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。
Companion planting (混栽) is the practice of planting things together to help each other grow. Its goal is to create a healthy and productive garden ecosystem (生态系统). But you should consider choosing right species together in your garden. ___36___ .
It saves space
One of the common uses of companion planting is to save space. ___37___. It can be used in many ways. For example, you can plant quick-growing crops between rows of slow-growing ones for more efficient gardening.
It helps with disease issues
Diseases can spread quickly through plants of the same species. ___38___. As previously mentioned, plant interaction isn’t fully understood. However, certain plants have been shown to make other plants healthier.
___39___
If there is plenty of habitat of food, then lots of beneficial insects will likely spend lots of time traveling in your garden. They feed on harmful insects. Some plants attract pollinators that help produce fruits. They make a great addition to the garden.
It increases productivity
The main benefit of companion planting is its ability to increase crop yields. It helps with pest (害虫) control, pollination and increases the available space. We now talk about nutrients. ___40___. Some plants can help to provide the nutrients that others need. By planting complementary (互补的) species together, gardeners can create an environment for higher yields.
A. It attracts beneficial insects and pollinators
B. Different plants have different nutrient needs
C. Certain plants might not like being planted too close
D. It keeps the soil wet and prevents the soil being destroyed
E. Here are some of its benefits that the practice brings you
F. Adding different species in your garden can slow the spread of diseases
G. This is perfect for people trying to make the most of their small gardens
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中远出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Tiffany Hammond and her son Aidan communicate in some familiar ways, like hand gestures and body language. But when Aidan wants to ___41___ himself with words, he uses a tablet (平板电脑).
Aidan is autistic (患孤独症的) and does not speak, so when his mom asks ___42___ , he can press a button on the screen to answer them. The family has designed routines around his autism, but people outside the household don’t ___43___ .
“Every single time we go outside the house, there’s something bad happening. There’s a___44___ , and there’s a mean stare,” Hammond said. “And he feels lonely a lot.” However, that loneliness and those reactions from outsiders ___45___ Hammond to find a way to ___46___the ways in which people with autism can express. They just communicate in a(n) ___47___type of way. The result of this experience is a children’s book from Hammond titled A Day With No Words. The book followed Aidan through a regular day, showing his ___48___routines.
Hammond also wrote about the ___49___ of the book to want people to give kindness and the goal she hoped to ___50___ with the writing.
In an interview, Hammond said, “I want to ___51___ all the things that I see in him. He loves being outside and swings, and he loves life. He is ___52___ like other people. I want to___53___ the regular life that I have with my son, and it is supposed to ___54___ a loving letter to him.”
___55___, a day with no words can be full of meaningful communication.
41.
A. express B. enjoy C. persuade D. change
42.
A. chances B. questions C. roles D. fantasies
43.
A. imply B. inquire C. understand D. bother
44.
A saying B. witness C. cheat D. comment
45.
A. pushed B. elected C. warned D. begged
46.
A. avoid B. represent C. ignore D. refuse
47.
A. necessary B. cold C. different D. equal
48.
A. daily B. weekly C. monthly D. yearly
49.
A. cover B. significance C. price D. time
50
A. imagine B. notice C. defeat D. achieve
51.
A. record B. teach C. doubt D. celebrate
52.
A. nervous B. strange C. dangerous D. hopeful
53.
A. create B. organize C. share D. build
54.
A. look for B. pick up C. stare at D. serve as
55.
A. Immediately B. Fortunately C. Actually D. Finally
第二节(共10小题;每小题15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，
Inspired by five national treasures in the Hunan Museum, six groups of digital artists let their imaginations run free. They used digital art to carry out a number of dialogues across time and space, ____56____ (pay) their respects to China’s excellent traditional culture. The exhibition left traditional cultural relics, digital art and installation (安装) art ____57____ (combine) together.
The exhibition aimed ____58____ (explore) fine traditional Chinese culture, carried by ancient cultural relics. It was devoted ____59____ better connecting with contemporary (现代的) society and people. After over a year of planning and preparation. Artists from China and overseas presented a rich and rewarding exhibition ____60____ audiences of different ages and from multicultural backgrounds could find fun and experience ____61____ extraordinary cultural journey.
An artist from Taiwan, who now lives in Shanghai brought to the exhibition his understanding of the traditional Chinese landscape paintings that have been favoured by Chinese scholars and ____62____ (professional). In Ring, he explored the unique aesthetic (美学的) interest and spiritual comfort he ____63____ (continuous) found in Chinese culture through videos, projections and interactive devices.
French artist Tony Brown said he ____64____ (affect) by local people’s passion for fine traditional Chinese art while taking part in the exhibition. In his eyes, the Hunan Museum was doing something innovative by placing ancient treasures and new digital art pieces in the same place. He believed it was a ____65____ (challenge) but meaningful move.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华，你校英语报正在举办主题为“An Unforgettable Sports Meet”的征文比赛。请你写一篇短文参赛，内容包括：
1. 你的经历；
2. 你的感受。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
An Unforgettable Sports Meet
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
On an ordinary weekend, Charley went out as usual. Unfortunately, he had a car accident. Charley was hurt badly. With the help of the police and kind people, Charley was sent to a nearby hospital in time. The doctor said Charley might have broken his back and could lose the use of his legs. His life would change forever.
Over the next month, as Charley was in hospital, his friend Tad felt an strong sense of worry. When he picked up the courage to visit, he found a sad Charley. Looking small and pale, Charley shouted, “I can’t walk. What should I do ” Tad tried to comfort him, but words were not enough.
When Charley got out of the hospital, Tad went over to his house a few times and helped him with the lessons, but it just wasn’t the same. Not only was Charley’s body damaged, so was his spirit. Gradually, because of busy study, Tad didn’t have much time to visit Charley. He felt sad and guilty (内疚的) that he wasn’t spending more time with Charley. He wanted to help him but didn’t know how to do it.
On returning to school, Charley’s challenges became more obvious. Sitting in a wheelchair brought him several difficulties, from picking up his schoolbag to getting trapped by gym doors. Though Charley wasn’t hurt, he was so embarrassed that he didn’t talk to anyone during the rest of the day. Tad wanted to help his friend to make it all better but he knew his help was limited, so he needed to seek help from other people or organisations. He knew that Charely always loved dogs. He remembered reading on the Internet that therapy (治疗) dogs can help reduce anxiety and sadness. So he made every effort to find organisations that had therapy dogs and told them about Charley, hoping they could help him. In the end, Tad showed up in the Charely’s with a big black dog.
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。
The dog, named Rowdy, was a trained service dog to help Charley.
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Tad could be aware that something had changed.
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