2023～2024年度高二11月期中联合测评
英语试题
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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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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】
What will the man do tomorrow
A. Show up in a mask party. B. Get married to the woman. C. Attend a wedding ceremony.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Will you come along with me to a mask party tomorrow
M: I am terribly sorry, Lucy! One of my best friends will get married tomorrow and I have promised to show up as a best man.
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How is the woman feeling at the moment
A. Angry. B. Starved. C. Relaxed.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Dear, you should have arrived home earlier. Why are you so late I am waiting for you for ages. I felt so hungry just now, so I just ate all the dishes.
M: Sorry, I must get through my work tonight. I should have sent you a short message before!
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What troubles the woman
A. Her recent sickness. B. Her bad sleep. C. Her dog’s misbehavior.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Excuse me, Mr. Smith. I am your neighbor living next to you. I was wondering if you could do something about your dog. It’s been barking all night so that I can’t have a sound sleep.
M: OK. I will pay more attention to it since my dog has been ill recently.
W: Thank you so much!
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When will the man have a conference
A. At 8: 30. B. At 9: 00. C. At 9: 30.
【答案】C
【解析】
原文】M: Maggie. Already 8: 30, please check my agenda and tell me the exact time of negotiation meeting.
W: No problem, Sir. Your meeting will start in one hour, but at 9: 00 you will have a phone call with the market manager.
M: Fine, another busy day, please serve me a cup of coffee.
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What will the speakers do tomorrow night
A. Revise a paper. B. See a film. C. Drink tea.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Hi, John. Do you have any plan tonight
M: I get my chemistry paper due next week, so I need to revise it in school library. Tomorrow is Saturday and I can have a break.
W: How about going to see a movie tomorrow night
M: Awesome! Before the movie, I will buy two cups of coffee.
W: Wow, so considerate of you!
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s lab report. B. The volunteer work. C. The woman’s dream.
7. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Wednesday.
【答案】6. B 7. C
【解析】
【原文】M: I have heard that you are a volunteer in a nursing home.
W: Yes, I hope I can give a helping hand as a volunteer, because when I was young, I dreamed of being a nurse in care center.
M: So you spend much of your spare time working in nursing home, right
W: I always serve at the weekends.
M: Oh, I will complete my lab report in two days. Can I join you
W: Of course you can! As a promising doctor, I think you can help a lot as a volunteer.
M: Well! Actually, it is what you have done that influences me a great deal.
W: So, we can go together on Friday night.
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. Why does the woman think the man is thoughtful
A. Because he has prepared a remarkable board.
B. Because he will pick up all the foreign students.
C. Because he has arranged many kinds of activities.
9. How will the two speakers get to the airport
A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus.
【答案】8. A 9. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hurry up, Mr. Andrew. It is time to set out for the airport. We need to pick up all the foreign students of our School of Commerce.
M: Sure, I must carry my well-prepared board with their names stuck to it, so all the students will see it in the crowd.
W: So considerate of you! But we need to leave now because the plane will touch down at 9: 00 with only 30 minutes left.
M: Don’t worry! Give me 10 minutes. I will drive to the airport within 15 minutes instead of taking a bus.
W: Great! By the way, the coach has set off in advance.
M: After pick-up, what should we do next
W: I will take all the foreign students to the dormitory to place their luggage and then have a meal. Afterwards, you will give a welcome speech at 8: 00 p. m.
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. What makes the man puzzled
A. His health condition. B. His career choice. C. His academic ambition.
11. What is the man’s childhood dream
A. To be a pilot. B. To be a lawyer. C. To be an engineer.
12. What will the man probably do next
A. Accept his aunt’s offer. B. Stick to his own ambition. C. Take his parents’ suggestion.
【答案】10. B 11. A 12. B
【解析】
【原文】W: What’s wrong with you You look confused. Are you worn out or having a bad cold
M: I am just fine! But I am at sea about my future career.
W: Tell me more about that and I am at least your best listener.
M: Well! My aunt provides me with a decent job in her firm and the pay is really handsome.
W: Sounds great! How about the post
M: Working as a civil engineer isn’t my ideal choice, you know. I have had the ambition to be a pilot since primary school even though my parents have been trying to convince me to be a lawyer in the future.
W: Really a tough decision. But I guess you should follow your own heart. If you prefer something you don’t like, you will be bound to feel bitter.
M: That’s definitely right.
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. Where are the speakers
A. In a cafe. B. In a hotel. C. In a bank.
14. Why does the man prefer Time Cafe
A. Because it has been popular online.
B Because it provides a good service.
C. Because it is within walking distance.
15. How long will it take to go to the beach
A. Half an hour. B. One hour. C. One hour and a half.
16. What does the man think of the woman
A. Interesting. B. Cautious. C. Helpful.
【答案】13. B 14. A 15. A 16. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, room service. Can I help you
M: Yes. I need some directions.
W: Sure. What are you looking for
M: Well, I’m looking for a cafe called Time Cafe, really a hit online lately. How far is it from here Need I take a taxi
W: No need, it’s just about five minutes’ walk from here.
M: Besides, could you please clean the room after I leave
W: No problem, Sir. But could you please tell me the specific time I will set it down.
M: About 11: 00 a. m.
W: Well, copy that!
M: And tonight I desire to have a break by walking along the beach. Can I reserve a taxi beforehand
W: OK, I will call a taxi driver this afternoon. Is it all right if the driver picks you up at 6: 00 p. m.
M: Good, but 6: 30 is much better for me.
W: Yes, I will call the driver later and you will arrive at 7: 00.
M: Thank you so much for your service and kindness.
W: You’re welcome, Sir!
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. Where will they meet to take a bus
A. In the botanical garden. B. At the front gate of the school. C. At the back gate of the school.
18. What is the visit intended for
A. Observing many kinds of animals and plants.
B. Raising awareness of ecological preservation.
C. Taking beautiful pictures of the scenery.
19. How much money in total should each student pay
A. $18. B. $19. C. $22.
20. What will the listeners do right after the visit
A. Go to a cafe. B. Have a big meal. C. See a film.
【答案】17. C 18. B 19. B 20. A
【解析】
【原文】M: May I have your attention, everyone Now I need to say something about our visit to botanical garden next Friday. We need to gather at the back gate of the school because the bus can’t stop at the front one. We must set off before 6: 30, as the visit will start at 7: 30. In the garden, we will appreciate various flowers and plants with the aim of raising your awareness of protecting the endangered species. The full price of the admission ticket is $18 but you’re all lucky, because you only have to pay $15 each based on your identity. Could you let me have this money before Friday, and $4 for the bus Just now, a lot of you suggested going somewhere together afterward. Well, shortly after the visit we’ll go to a cafe nearby for coffee and a brief rest. Afterward, all of you can go to watch a movie with your friend or go home separately.
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
Sporting holidays are some of the most unforgettable because it’s all about doing what you love most. Here are the four best sports resorts (胜地) around the world for you to spend your next sporting holiday.
Sardinia
Sardinia is one of the most popular Mediterranean islands, offering golden sands and fun in the sun for the whole family.
Chia Laguna Hotel Village is a top destination for the best sports resorts around the world, where families can enjoy various activities. Children between 6-16 are encouraged to join the various sporting programs, especially relevant lessons to fire their passion while learning from some of the best in the business.
Peloponnese
For the adventurous, the range of exciting activities makes this the perfect spot for an amazing sporting holiday. The resort offers mountain biking, rock climbing, windsurfing (帆板运动), and paddle boarding, to name a few.
For an ocean adventure, the PADI-certified scuba diving (戴水肺潜水) course centre is where you want to be. Learn the basics or make small changes to your diving skills to enjoy a holiday alongside the local sea life.
Corfu
Visit the beautiful Ikos Dassia in Corfu for a luxury holiday filled with fun and relaxation for the whole family.
Football fans are invited to the five-day (Monday-Friday) football camp that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the resort. Each day, a two-hour training session awaits with some licensed UEFA coaches. The program is suitable for boys and girls between 5-15 years old at any skill level.
Algarve
Located among green pines with amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean, Pine Cliffs Hotel is the perfect place to spend an adventure-filled holiday in Algarve, Portugal.
Get ready to enjoy the various activities on offer, including the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy, which has five courts. You can learn top skills with the coaching courses or show off with the guest tournaments.
21. Which place is ideal for water sports lovers
A. Sardinia. B. Corfu. C. Algarve. D. Peloponnese.
22. What do these four resorts have in common
A. They offer sports training courses. B. They provide adventurous activities.
C. They guarantee amazing seaside views. D. They feature sports courses for teenagers.
23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To preserve the rare views. B. To entertain various visitors.
C. To compare four sport resorts. D. To advertise the sports resorts.
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个可以进行体育运动的度假胜地。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据 Peloponnese 部分的中“For an ocean adventure, the PADI-certified scuba diving course centre is where you want to be. Learn the basics or make small changes to your diving skills to enjoy a holiday alongside the local sea life.”（如果想要体验一次海洋冒险，padi认证的水肺潜水课程中心就是你想去的地方。学习基本的潜水技能，或者对你的潜水技能做一些小小的改变，与当地的海洋生物一起享受假期。）可知，游客可以在Peloponnese 学习潜水。故选D项。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据Sardinia 部分中的“join the various programs, especially relevant lessons”（参加各种体育项目，特别是相关课程）、Peloponnese 部分中的“learn the basics or make small changes to your diving skills”（学习基本的潜水技能，或者对你的潜水技能做一些小小的改变）、Corfu 部分中的“a two-hour training session”（两个小时的训练课程）以及 Algarve 部分中的“you can learn top skills”（你可以在教练课程中学习顶级技能）可知，四个度假胜地均提供体育技能培训课程。故选A项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文可知，本文介绍了四个可以进行体育运动的度假胜地及其特色，以吸引游客。由此可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是为体育胜地做广告。故选D项。
B
When Joel Bueno informed his parents that he wanted to play music just like his elder twin brothers, the couple were shocked. It seemed an impossible wish to satisfy their adorable boy. But then they found Eye Harp—a gaze-activated digital instrument that their son, diagnosed with cerebral palsy (大脑性瘫痪), could play. Sitting in a hotel lobby about to go on stage, Joel says the Eye Harp—the name of the instrument as well as the company—brings him joy. But more than that, it enables him to express a range of emotions with others.
Zacharias Vamvakousis is the creative force behind Eye Harp. In 2008, he began looking into ways for disabled people to play music when a friend of his had a motorcycle accident that threatened his ability to play the guitar. It set him on a path that integrated his musical passion with his computer science skills.
Eye Harp became a mission. For many people with severe disabilities, expressing basic thoughts and feelings—let alone intentional creative expression—can be a challenge. But Dr. Vamvakousis’ combination of art and technology enables users to communicate from their soul by translating the smallest movements into musical notes on digital instruments of their choice. He created the not-for-profit Eye Harp Association in 2019, with the goal of making musical expression available to all.
The Eye Harp is in its fifth version. Now he’s focused on making the instrument as user-friendly as possible for music teachers and therapists (治疗师).“Playing music is a process that requires studying and having music classes,”he notes.“So if we want it to reach many people, we have to reach first the music teachers.”
Globally, around 50 million people could benefit from augmented (增强的) and alternative communication technology, Dr. Vamvakousis estimates. Currently, he says, fewer than 2% are so equipped. So far, around 650 people are using either the basic or advanced versions of Eye Harp.
24. Why is Joel Bueno’s experience mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To show his passion for music. B. To introduce a cure for a brain disease.
C. To praise his strong will against disability. D. To present the function of a digital instrument.
25. What inspired Dr. Vamvakousis to invent Eye Harp
A. His sympathy for Joel Bueno. B. His eagerness to help his friend.
C. His pursuit of becoming a musician. D. His ambition to get a master’s degree.
26. What does Dr. Vamvakousis think of Eye Harp
A. It is thought poorly of. B. It is an expensive device.
C. It has benefited millions of people. D. It has an enormous potential market.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Music: A Good Way to Find Your Inner Voice
B. Zacharias Vamvakousis: A Creative Musician
C. Eye Harp: New Hope for Disabled Music Lovers
D. Joel Bueno: A Disabled Boy with Strong Willingness
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. D 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了 Zacharias Vamvakousis 开发的Eye Harp可以帮助残疾人演奏音乐表达情感，重燃人生希望的故事。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段内容“But then they found Eye Harp—a gaze-activated digital instrument that their son, diagnosed with cerebral palsy (大脑性瘫痪), could play. Sitting in a hotel lobby about to go on stage, Joel says the Eye Harp—the name of the instrument as well as the company—brings him joy. But more than that, it enables him to express a range of emotions with others.(但后来他们发现了 Eye Harp——一种由目光激活的数字乐器，他们被诊断为脑瘫的儿子可以演奏。坐在酒店大厅里准备上台的乔尔说， Eye Harp——乐器和公司的名字——给他带来了快乐。但更重要的是，它使他能够与他人表达一系列的情感。)”可知，Eye Harp 帮助患有大脑性瘫痪的 Joel Bueno实现了演奏音乐的梦想，展示了Eye Harp的功能。故选D。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段内容“Zacharias Vamvakousis is the creative force behind Eye Harp. In 2008, he began looking into ways for disabled people to play music when a friend of his had a motorcycle accident that threatened his ability to play the guitar. It set him on a path that integrated his musical passion with his computer science skills.( Zacharias Vamvakousis是Eye Harp背后的创意力量。2008年，当他的一个朋友因摩托车事故而无法弹吉他时，他开始研究残疾人演奏音乐的方法。这让他走上了一条将音乐激情与计算机科学技能相结合的道路。)”可知，Zacharias Vamvakousis 是在他的朋友因遭遇车祸而无法弹吉他之后，开始研究如何将音乐和电脑技术相结合，最终开发了 Eye Harp来帮助他的朋友。故选B。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Globally, around 50 million people could benefit from augmented (增强的) and alternative communication technology, Dr. Vamvakousis estimates. Currently, he says, fewer than 2% are so equipped.( Vamvakousis博士估计，全球约有5000万人可以从增强和替代通信技术中受益。他说，目前只有不到2%的人有这样的装备。)”可知，全世界5000万的目标人群中只有不到2%的人装备了Eye Harp，所以它的潜在市场巨大。故选D。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第三段“Eye Harp became a mission. For many people with severe disabilities, expressing basic thoughts and feelings—let alone intentional creative expression—can be a challenge. But Dr. Vamvakousis’ combination of art and technology enables users to communicate from their soul by translating the smallest movements into musical notes on digital instruments of their choice.( Eye Harp变成了一项使命。对于许多有严重残疾的人来说，表达基本的想法和感受——更不用说有意的创造性表达了——可能是一个挑战。但Vamvakousis博士将艺术和技术结合起来，通过将最小的动作转换成他们选择的数字乐器上的音符，使用户能够从他们的灵魂中交流)”内容可知，本文主要介绍了Eye Harp这一发明帮助残疾人演奏音乐来表达情感，重燃人生希望。故选C。
C
How much stress is good for an athlete Surprisingly, since modern, professional sport of all sorts now seems to be in the hands of computers, no one knows. The reason is that, to avoid decreases in performance of equal and opposite magnitude (量级), top athletes are rarely willing to carry even the tiniest monitoring devices when in competition. And when they are not in competition such measurements would be meaningless.
However, two researchers, Lu Yunfeng and Zhong Songfa, think they have found a way. Dr Lu’s eyes brightened when watching the 2020 Olympic Games on television. He noticed that in the archery contests, competitors’ heart rates were shown as they stood at the mark and shot. Heart rate is well known as an indicator of psychological stress, so he saw this as an opportunity.
When they dug into the matter, the two researchers found that 122 of the 128 archers in the games had agreed to have their heart rates measured. The trick was that, since competitors were unchangeable, their heart rates could be monitored remotely by a technique called photo plethysmography, which registers changes in the reflectivity (反射率) of skin caused by flushing (脸红) when the heart pumps. Altogether, they were able to match heart rate to score for 2,247 shots.
Overall, archers with higher heart rates had lower scores and those with lower rates, higher ones. The average rate for an archer who hit ten-ring was 134.2 beats per minute. It was 135.7 for nine-ring. And for eight-ring it was 137.9. Overall, Dr Zhong and Dr Lu calculated that each extra heartbeat per minute resulted in a 0.004 point decrease in score.
These findings support the theory that the performance of even some of the world’s most outstanding athletes declines as they experience increased stress. Whether that is unique to those who need a steady aim to win, or also applies to athletes who have to run around as they compete, remains to be seen.
28. Why do top athletes refuse to carry monitoring devices in competition
A. Because they think the measurements are useless.
B. Because they fear they will affect their performance.
C. Because they think devices will increase their stress level.
D. Because they think computers are much more trustworthy.
29. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The findings of the research. B. The process of the research.
C. The features of the research. D. The inspiration of the research.
30. What does the research focus on
A. Whether monitoring techniques are necessary.
B. Why athletes’ heart rates decline during the game.
C. How stress level influences athletes’ performance.
D. What sharpens athletes’ performance in the game.
31. What does the author think of the research
A. It requires further research. B. It is far from satisfactory.
C. It emphasizes a steady aim. D. It applies to various athletes.
【答案】28. B 29. D 30. C 31. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要通过对射箭运动员在比赛中心率和成绩的分析，探究压力对运动员表现的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中的“The reason is that, to avoid decreases in performance of equal and opposite magnitude, top athletes are rarely willing to carry even the tiniest monitoring devices when in competition.(原因是，为了避免成绩出现等量或相反幅度的下降，顶级运动员在比赛中很少愿意携带哪怕是最小的监控设备。)”可知，为了避免成绩下降，顶级运动员很少愿意在比赛中佩戴监测设备。故选B。
【29题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“However, two researchers, Lu Yunfeng and Zhong Songfa, think they have found a way. Dr Lu’s eyes brightened when watching the 2020 Olympic Games on television. He noticed that in the archery contests, competitors’ heart rates were shown as they stood at the mark and shot. Heart rate is well known as an indicator of psychological stress, so he saw this as an opportunity.(然而，两位研究人员，卢云峰和钟松发，认为他们已经发现了一个方法。在电视上观看2020年奥运会时，Dr Lu的眼睛亮了起来。他注意到，在射箭比赛中，选手站在靶子前射击时的心率会被显示出来。众所周知，心率是心理压力的一个指标，所以他认为这是一个机会。)”可知，Dr Lu在观看射箭比赛时发现运动员的心率会在他们射箭时显示出来，而心率是显示压力的一个指标，从而找到了研究的突破口。由此可知，本段主要讲述了研究的启示。故选D。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“The trick was that, since competitors were unchangeable, their heart rates could be monitored remotely by a technique called photo plethysmography, which registers changes in the reflectivity (反射率) of skin caused by flushing (脸红) when the heart pumps.( 其中的诀窍在于，由于运动员是不可改变的，他们的心率可以通过一种被称为“光电脉搏描记术”的技术远程监控，这种技术可以记录心脏跳动时皮肤潮红引起的反射率变化。)”和文章第四段“Overall, archers with higher heart rates had lower scores and those with lower rates, higher ones.(总的来说，心率高的弓箭手得分低，心率低的得分高。)”可知，研究人员分析了运动员的心率和得分之间的关系，而心率是压力指数的一项指标。因此，此研究的焦点是压力对运动员表现的影响。故选C。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Whether that is unique to those who need a steady aim to win, or also applies to athletes who have to run around as they compete, remains to be seen.(这是否只适用于那些需要坚定目标才能获胜的人，还是也适用于那些在比赛中不得不跑来跑去的运动员，还有待观察。)”可知，作者认为这一研究结果是只适用于目标固定的运动员，还是也适用于在比赛中需要跑动的运动员尚待分晓。因此，这一研究结果还需要进一步的研究证明。故选A。
D
If you are a psychology enthusiast, you have probably heard of the famous marshmallow test (棉花糖测试). In this task, kids are given a marshmallow, and are told that they can eat that marshmallow now, or they can wait a little while, and have two marshmallows instead. Some kids eat the marshmallow immediately, while others try their best to wait for the experimenter to come back with two marshmallows.
Wait time in the marshmallow test came to be seen as indicators of self-control. But is it really the case A 2022 study by Yanaoka and his colleagues tested the idea that children may decide how long to wait for rewards based on what they are used to waiting for in their culture. In the United States, there is no widespread custom of waiting until everyone is served to eat your food. However, in Japan, there is a mealtime custom of waiting until everyone has been served before anyone starts to eat.
Because of this difference, the researchers hypothesized that Japanese children would wait longer in the marshmallow test than the American children. This is exactly what they found. This certainly suggests that cultural standards are important. The researchers did a clever follow-up experiment. They found one situation where children in the U. S. are used to waiting longer than Japanese children are: unwrapping presents. In the U. S., when children are given gifts on special occasions such Christmas, they usually have to wait before they can unwrap their presents. In Japan, however, children usually open presents immediately.
Given these cultural differences, Yanaoka and his colleagues expected that if they ran the marshmallow test with Japanese and American kids, but they replaced marshmallows with wrapped gifts, then American kids would wait longer to open them. Once again, their theory was correct. When the potential rewards were wrapped gifts instead of food, American children waited 15 minutes on average, and Japanese children waited about four minutes on average.
32. What do we know about marshmallow test
A. Its design is perfect. B. It only tests a kid’s self-control.
C. Its results might be misunderstood. D. It is famous among kids and parents.
33. How did Yanaoka and his colleagues conduct their research
A. By listing varied gift-giving customs. B. By contradicting existing concepts.
C. By summarizing previous theories. D. By examining newly-made guesses.
34. What does the underlined word “hypothesized” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Expected. B. Designed. C. Assumed. D. Assured.
35. The children’s behavior in the marshmallow test may be determined by ______.
A. children’s age B. cultural custom C. self-confidence D. self-belief
【答案】32. C 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了棉花糖测试反映了自控力的论断是否适用于所有文化。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“A 2022 study by Yanaoka and his colleagues tested the idea that children may decide how long to wait for rewards based on what they are used to waiting for in their culture. In the United States, there is no widespread custom of waiting until everyone is served to eat your food. However, in Japan, there is a mealtime custom of waiting until everyone has been served before anyone starts to eat.”（Yanaoka和他的同事们在2022年的一项研究中测试了这样一种观点，即儿童可能会根据他们在自己的文化中习惯等待的时间来决定等待奖励的时间。在美国，等到每个人都上了你的菜再吃的习俗并不普遍。然而，在日本，有一种用餐时间的习俗，就是等到所有人都被端上来后才开始吃。）可知，日本人在吃饭前有等待的习惯，而美国人没有。因此，两个国家的人在进行棉花糖测试时，选择等待的时间可能会受到各自国家饮食习惯的影响，并不一定如之前的结论一样跟自控力有关。由此可知，棉花糖测试其结果可能会被误解。故选C项。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三、四段，尤其是第三段中的“Because of this difference, the researchers hypothesized that Japanese children would wait longer in the marshmallow test than the American children.”（由于这种差异，研究人员假设日本儿童比美国儿童在棉花糖测试中等待的时间更长。）可知，Yanaoka和他的同事们提出了新的假设，然后通过实验去验证。故选D项。
【34题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段中“However, in Japan, there is a mealtime custom of waiting until everyone has been served before anyone starts to eat.”（然而，在日本，有一种用餐时间的习俗，就是等到所有人都被端上来后才开始吃。）以及第三段中“This is exactly what they found. This certainly suggests that cultural standards are important. The researchers did a clever follow-up experiment.”（这正是他们的发现。这无疑表明文化标准很重要。研究人员做了一个巧妙的后续实验。）可知，Yanaoka和他的同事们根据在日本餐前会等待的饮食习惯，假设他们在棉花糖测试中会等待更长的时间，然后通过实验去验证。故可猜测划线单词hypothesized为“假设”的意思，结合选项C项Assumed“假定”意思一致。故选C项。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中的“Given these cultural differences, Yanaoka and colleagues expected that if they ran the marshmallow test with Japanese and American kids, but they replaced marshmallows with wrapped gifts, then American kids would wait longer to open them. Once again, their theory was correct.”（考虑到这些文化差异，Yanaoka和他的同事们预计，如果他们对日本和美国的孩子进行棉花糖测试，但他们用包装好的礼物代替棉花糖，那么美国孩子会等更长的时间才打开棉花糖。再一次，他们的理论是正确的。）可知，日本人在棉花糖测试中等待的时间更长是因为在餐前有等待的习惯。而将棉花糖换成礼物后，美国人等待的时间则更长，是因为他们有等待一段时间再拆礼物的习惯。这里日本人和美国人的不同表现是受到了各自文化的影响。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。
Some people seem to born with a talent for making people laugh. They can quickly tell a joke and laugh at something that is not supposed to be funny immediately. ____36____ It’s something you can learn and improve. By doing the following things, you can develop your sense of humor.
____37____ Practicing humor and making people laugh involves communicating with others. Knowing what makes people annoyed and what can offend (冒犯) them is essential. ____38____ While some people can stand this kind of comedy, others will not, so it’s essential to keep this in mind when trying to improve your sense of humor. Offending somebody is the last thing you want to happen, and if it does occur, don’t forget to apologize.
Practice your humor. Developing a good sense of humor is not something you can improve in just a single day. Instead, it takes effort and practice. And getting a laugh out of someone can be challenging. Try practicing with your close friends and family first, and see if they find your jokes funny. ____39____ You can also make some adjustments based on their advice.
Look at the bright side of things. Humor doesn’t only come from cheerful or optimistic situations. It can come out even from difficult or troubling situations. ____40____ Dark humor comes from unpleasant and terrible topics like death and making jokes out of such subjects. Care must be done when giving such kind of jokes as there might be sensitive people who don’t take laughter when making fun of dark situations.
A. Learn and practice good timing.
B. Take your audience into account.
C. A very typical example of this is dark humor.
D. Afterward, it is wise of you to try it with other groups of people.
E. Cruel humor usually happens when you make some funny responses.
F. However, sometimes a good sense of humor is not a strictly inborn talent.
G. Some jokes involve making fun of other people’s faults, sadness or sufferings.
【答案】36. F 37. B 38. G 39. D 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了培养幽默感的三种方法。
【36题详解】
根据空前“Some people seem to born with a talent for making people laugh. They can quickly tell a joke and laugh at something that is not supposed to be funny immediately.(有些人似乎天生就有逗人发笑的才能。他们可以很快地讲一个笑话，并对一些不应该立即有趣的事情发笑。)”和空后“It’s something you can learn and improve. By doing the following things, you can develop your sense of humor.( 这是你可以学习和提高的。通过做下面的事情，你可以培养你的幽默感。)”可知，此段是在讲幽默感的来源。空前说幽默感可能是天生的，而空后说幽默感是我们可以通过学习来提高。因此，该空与前后是转折关系。F项“然而，有时好的幽默感并不是与生俱来的”符合语境。故选F。
【37题详解】
此空为本段首句。根据后文“Practicing humor and making people laugh involves communicating with others. Knowing what makes people annoyed and what can offend (冒犯) them is essential.( 练习幽默和逗人笑需要与他人交流。知道什么会让人生气，什么会冒犯他们是很重要的。)”和“While some people can stand this kind of comedy, others will not(有些人能够忍受调侃别人的痛苦，有些人则不能)”可知，幽默和逗人笑要与人交流，有些人能够忍受，有些人则不能，说明我们在提高幽默感时一定要考虑到听众。因此，B项“考虑到你的听众”符合语境。
【38题详解】
根据空后“While some people can stand this kind of comedy, others will not, so it’s essential to keep this in mind when trying to improve your sense of humor.(虽然有些人能忍受这种喜剧，但有些人不能，所以在试图提高你的幽默感时，记住这一点是很重要的。)”可知，有些人能够忍受调侃别人的痛苦，有些人则不能，提高幽默感不能以冒犯别人为前提。因此，G项(有些笑话是取笑别人的错误和痛苦的事)符合语境。故选G。
【39题详解】
根据空前“Try practicing with your close friends and family first, and see if they find your jokes funny.(试着先和你的亲密朋友和家人一起练习，看看他们是否觉得你的笑话有趣。)”和空后“You can also make some adjustments based on their advice.( 你也可以根据他们的建议做一些调整。)”可知，提高幽默感首先可以在家人朋友面前练习，然后在其他人面前尝试，还可以根据他们建议做出调整，因此推断D项“之后，你在其他人身上尝试它，这是很明智的”符合语境，前后文为顺承关系。故选D。
【40题详解】
根据空后“Dark humor comes from unpleasant and terrible topics like death and making jokes out of such subjects. Care must be done when giving such kind of jokes as there might be sensitive people who don’t take laughter when making fun of dark situations.(黑色幽默来自不愉快和可怕的话题，如死亡，并以此为主题开玩笑。开这种玩笑的时候一定要小心，因为有些敏感的人在开黑暗的玩笑时可能会笑不出来。)”可知，后文以黑色幽默举例说明提高幽默感要关注听众。因此，C项“一个十分典型的例子就是黑色幽默”符合语境。故选C。
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When introducing class rules, the first words my math teacher, Ms. Whitney, began with were “kindness” and “homework”. I remember being ____41____ at first, wondering why something as difficult as homework could be connected with something good.
Sensing my puzzle, Ms. Whitney calmly explained, “____42____ homework gives you the opportunity to grow. When you are able to solve a problem that others ____43____ to deal with, you can lend a helping hand. It establishes a positive ____44____ between people.”
In that moment, it was as if a light bulb (灯泡) was ____45____ in my mind. The puzzle surrounding the relationship between assignments and kindness ____46____. Assignments bring out kindness, and kindness in turn creates a (n) ____47____ environment for everyone to develop their skills actively.
Ms. Whitney ____48____ the truth behind her words in the following days. Each day, we formed groups and worked together to solve problems. ____49____, I felt slightly awkward working with someone else. However, as we assisted one another, that ____50____ no longer existed.
In a classroom filled with friendly ____51____ and the sound of Ms. Whitney’s cheerful voice encouraging us, math class became less ____52____. It was hard to believe that assignments could ____53____ our mind. In the past, I would only consider one method to solve a problem, but now I can come up with various ____54____. It was learning in Ms. Whitney’s class that has motivated the ____55____ to learn within me, which will guide me throughout my educational journey.
41. A. enthusiastic B. embarrassed C. confused D. frightened
42. A. Supporting B. Completing C. Finding D. Examining
43. A. attempt B. prefer C. intend D. struggle
44. A. role B. association C. result D. choice
45. A. turned on B. turned off C. blown up D. blown over
46. A. continued B. exploded C. disappeared D. worked
47. A. strange B. inspiring C. funny D. worrying
48. A. demonstrated B. concluded C. noticed D. ignored
49. A. Obviously B. Eventually C. Fortunately D. Initially
50. A. delight B. discomfort C. anger D. astonishment
51. A. pressure B. amusement C. contest D. cooperation
52. A. powerful B. attractive C. practical D. challenging
53. A. sharpen B. slow C. weaken D. relax
54. A. requests B. guesses C. methods D. excuses
55. A. drive B. anxiety C. patience D. pressure
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. B 45. A 46. C 47. B 48. A 49. D 50. B 51. D 52. D 53. A 54. C 55. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了数学老师惠特尼女士指出了作业可以促进建立起积极的联系，作业带来善意，而善意反过来又创造了一个鼓舞人心的环境，让每个人都能积极地发展自己的技能。作者切身体会到了这一真理。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我记得一开始我很困惑，想知道为什么像家庭作业这么难的事情会和好事联系在一起。A. enthusiastic热情的；B. embarrassed尴尬的；C. confused困惑的；D. frightened害怕的。根据后文“wondering why something as difficult as homework could be connected with something good.(想知道为什么像家庭作业这样困难的事情会与美好的事物联系在一起)”可知，作者起初很困惑。故选C。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：察觉到我的困惑，惠特尼女士平静地解释道:“完成家庭作业给了你成长的机会。”A. Supporting支持；B. Completing完成；C. Finding找到；D. Examining检查。根据后文“homework gives you the opportunity to grow”要成长首先要完成家庭作业。故选B。
【43题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当你能够解决别人难以解决的问题时，你可以伸出援助之手。A. attempt尝试；B. prefer偏爱；C. intend打算；D. struggle挣扎，艰难。根据后文“you can lend a helping hand”可知，伸出援手说明别人遇到了困难，即别人有难以解决的问题，故选D。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：它在人与人之间建立了一种积极的联系。A. role角色；B. association联系；C. result结果；D. choice选择。上文提到别人遇到困难伸出援手，所以建立了一种积极的联系。故选B。
【45题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：就在那一刻，我的脑海里好像亮起了一个灯泡。A. turned on打开；B. turned off关闭；C. blown up爆炸；D. blown over过去。根据上文“it was as if a light bulb was”指打开一盏灯，应用turn on。故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：围绕任务和善良之间关系的困惑消失了。A. continued继续；B. exploded爆炸；C. disappeared消失；D. worked工作。上文提到老师的话让作者脑海里点亮了一盏灯，说明作者围绕任务和善良之间关系的困惑消失了，故选C。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作业带来善意，而善意反过来又创造了一个鼓舞人心的环境，让每个人都能积极地发展自己的技能。A. strange奇怪的；B. inspiring鼓舞人心的；C. funny有趣的；D. worrying令人担心的。根据后文“environment for everyone to develop their skills actively”可知，善意反过来又创造了一个鼓舞人心的环境，让每个人都能积极地发展自己的技能。故选B。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的几天里，惠特尼女士证明了她的话背后的真相。A. demonstrated证明；B. concluded下结论；C. noticed注意到；D. ignored忽视。根据后文“the truth behind her words in the following days”以及下文的情节发展，可知惠特尼女士用行动证明了她的话背后的真相。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：起初，我觉得和别人一起工作有点尴尬。A. Obviously显然；B. Eventually最后；C. Fortunately幸运地；D. Initially开始。根据后文“I felt slightly awkward working with someone else.”可知，要和和别人一起工作作者起初感到尴尬。故选D。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，当我们互相帮助时，那种不安不再存在了。A. delight高兴；B. discomfort不安；C. anger愤怒；D. astonishment惊讶。呼应上文“I felt slightly awkward”中作者感到不安尴尬随着互相帮助消失了。故选B。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在一个充满友好合作的教室里，惠特尼老师欢快的声音鼓励着我们，数学课变得不那么具有挑战性了。A. pressure压力；B. amusement娱乐；C. contest比赛；D. cooperation合作。根据上文“as we assisted one another”可知，大家互相帮助，友好合作。故选D。
【52题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在一个充满友好合作的教室里，惠特尼老师欢快的声音鼓励着我们，数学课变得不那么具有挑战性了。A. powerful强大的；B. attractive吸引人的；C. practical实际的；D. challenging挑战性的。根据上文“math class became less”可知，大家友好合作，因此数学课变得不那么具有挑战性了。故选D。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很难相信作业能使我们的思维变得敏锐。A. sharpen变锋利；B. slow减速；C. weaken削弱；D. relax放松。后文提到作者以前只会一种方法解决问题，现在可以想出各种方法，说明思维变得敏锐了。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在过去，我只会考虑一种方法来解决问题，但现在我可以想出各种方法。A. requests请求；B. guesses猜测；C. methods方法；D. excuses借口。根据上文“one method to solve a problem”此处指相处各种方法。故选C。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：正是在惠特尼老师的课堂上学习，激发了我内心学习的动力，而这种动力将在我的整个求学之旅中指引我。A. drive驱动；B. anxiety焦虑；C. patience耐心；D. pressure压力。根据后文“to learn within me”可知，惠特尼老师的课堂激发了作者内心学习的动力。故选A。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Sanxingdui Museum, located at the city of Guanghan, ____56____ (recognize) as the most important ancient remains of the Sichuan region for its vast size, long lasting period ____57____ plentiful cultural heritages. It is known as one of the greatest archaeological (考古学的) discoveries of humankind in the 20th century. The unique and delicate shapes make it hard for you ____58____ (imagine) that people could make these things thousands of years ago. Even experts can’t explain how the ancient Shu people did it. Although Sanxingdui Museum is a little far from the downtown area of Chengdu, it is really worth ____59____ (visit).
Sanxingdui were first discovered by ____60____ farmer in 1929 when he dug a big hole in his field. Since then more than 10,000 relics, some of ____61____ date back to 3,000 to 5,000 years, have been unearthed. But up to now they remain ____62____ (mystery) as no texts is found about it, nor there is any mention of this culture in the records of other ____63____ (state), either during or after the late Shang Dynasty.
The people who ____64____ (make) splendid bronze ware (器皿) in Sanxingdui 3,000 years ago created a dominant (占支配地位的) power in the Ancient Shu Kingdom. The Sanxingdui Ruins serve _____65_____ convincing proof that the origins of Chinese civilization are diverse.
【答案】56. is recognized
57. and 58. to imagine
59. visiting
60. a 61. which
62. mysterious
63. states 64. made
65. as
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了被誉为20世纪人类最伟大的考古发现之一的三星堆。
56题详解】
考查动词的时态和语态。句意：位于广汉市的三星堆博物馆，以其庞大的规模、悠久的历史和丰富的文化遗产被公认为四川地区最重要的古代遗迹。recognize 与 Shangxingdui Museum 之间为被动关系，且陈述事实情况，所以用一般现在时的被动语态。故填is recognized。
【57题详解】
考查连词。句意：位于广汉市的三星堆博物馆，以其庞大的规模、悠久的历史和丰富的文化遗产被公认为四川地区最重要的古代遗迹。cultural heritages 与前面的 vast size、long lasting period 为并列关系。故填and。
【58题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这些独特而精致的形状让你很难想象几千年前的人们能做出这些东西。前面 it 为形式宾语，这里用不定式结构作真正的宾语。故填to imagine。
【59题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：虽然三星堆博物馆离成都市中心有点远，但确实值得一游。be worth后接动名词，主动形式表被动。故填visiting。
【60题详解】
考查冠词。句意：三星堆最早是1929年被一位农民发现的，当时他在田里挖了一个大洞。farmer为可数名词且此处表示泛指。故填a。
【61题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：从那时起，已经出土了一万多件文物，其中一些可以追溯到3000到5000年前。some of ______在句中引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为relics，在从句中作some of的宾语，所以用关系代词which引导。故填which。
【62题详解】
考查形容词。句意：但到目前为止，它们仍然是神秘的，因为没有找到关于它的文本，也没有任何提到这种文化在其他国家的记录中，无论是在商朝晚期还是之后。remain为系动词，后常接形容词作表语，remain mysterious 意为“保持神秘的”。故填mysterious。
【63题详解】
考查名词。句意：但到目前为止，它们仍然是神秘的，因为没有找到关于它的文本，也没有任何提到这种文化在其他国家的记录中，无论是在商朝晚期还是之后。根据前面的other可知，此处应用名词的复数形式，state 意为“国家”。故填states。
【64题详解】
考查动词的时态。句意：三千年前，三星堆的人们制作了精美的青铜器，创造了古蜀国的统治力量。根据空后的时间状语3,000 years ago可知，此处应用一般过去时。故填made。
【65题详解】
考查介词。句意：三星堆遗址有力地证明了中华文明的起源是多元的。此处考查短语serve as，意为“充当”。故填as。
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，你在学校论坛上看到新来的澳大利亚外教Mr. Holland想找一个人帮助他熟悉你所在的城市和教他中文，以便尽快融入当地生活。请你写一封信毛遂自荐，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．陈述理由。
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。
Dear Mr. Holland,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Mr. Holland,
Learning that you are looking for someone to show you around the city and teach you Chinese, I am writing to recommend myself.
First of all, discipline and diligence make me one of the top students in the class. With proficiency in both Chinese and English, I once won the first place in our school speech competition. As for my personality, I am easy-going and warm-hearted. Therefore, I am convinced that I am qualified to serve as your tutor as well as your guide.
Looking forward to your reply
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对于你在学校论坛上看到新来的澳大利亚外教Mr. Holland想找一个人帮助他熟悉你所在的城市和教他中文，以便尽快融入当地生活这一情况，写一封信毛遂自荐。
【详解】1.词汇积累
寻找：look for→ search for
因此：Therefore →Hence
比赛：competition→ match
担任：serve as→ act as
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：First of all discipline and diligence make me one of the top students in the class.
拓展句：First of all, I’m self-disciplined and diligent, which makes me one of the top students in the class.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Learning that you are looking for someone to show you around the city and teach you Chinese, I am writing to recommend myself.（运用了的现在分词作状语和that引导的宾语从句）
【高分句型2】Therefore, I am convinced that I am qualified to serve as your tutor as well as your guide.（运用了从属连词that引导宾语从句）
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 the Saturday morning, I could see rays of sunlight as I said good morning to my brother, Willie aged six while I was nine. Breaking up for a summer holiday, I felt at ease and plotted (暗中策划) our own delightful day.
“Good morning, sleepy head,” Mum smiled at me. “Get yourself dressed, Shawn. Run out and collect some firewood. I’ll fix you some hotcakes.”
I slipped on my clothes, grabbed the ax and headed straight for the outhouse. There father sat freely with a bottle of beer in hand. During the summer holiday, he would find time to take us to catch some fish for supper. However, his fishing pole missing, we could have no choice but to try something different.
I walked with my chin up as I thought about what a great day this was going to be. Willie and I were going to ride our bikes into town, and I was sure we’d find some empty bottles, maybe enough to buy some ice cream, my favorite while Willie had a preference for sweets. With the birds bouncing (跳动) up and down in the tree, I thought it was going to be a great day.
Everything done, Mum’s hotcakes were waiting for me. Willie finished his breakfast in a flash.
“Mum, can we go now ” I asked, as I swallowed down the last forkful of hotcakes.
“Now, Shawn, you be careful. Willie hasn’t gone out on the roads much, so you let him ride ahead of you. Keep a good eye on him. OK ”
“Take care, Willie,”I screamed when we cycled towards a mountain called Andover, the peak of which was the perfect spot to find empty bottles. Stark’s Store paid cash, two cents each, and we thought we were rich every time Mr. Stark handed us our reward in real money. Cycled up the mountain was a lot of work, but it was worth it.
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。
Paragraph 1: Tired but delighted, we arrived at the peak of Andover.
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Paragraph 2: In front of me was Stark’s shelves with everything kids dreamed of, but I hesitated.
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【答案】Tired but delighted, we arrived at the peak of Andover. It was so peaceful there. I looked up into the sky, dreaming about the ice cream at Stark’s Store. After a while, we got down to collecting empty bottles. Willie grabbed as many of the bottles as his arms could hug at one time. We placed them in a big bag. Having gathered enough bottles, we were off without delay and arrived at Stark’s, where Mr. Stark gave me enough for what we had longed for.
In front of me was Stark’s shelves with everything kids dreamed of, but I hesitated. “Hi, Shawn! I’ve done!” He definitely couldn’t wait to get the sweets. As for me, I recalled that my father’s fishing pole was missing, so I made up my mind to buy a new one for him by quitting my favorite ice cream. Thus, I saved money so that we could fish together to enjoy the company of each other. Through our joint efforts, we were not only rewarded with money but also planted a seed of hope for a better life.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了暑假期间，作者爸爸的鱼竿丢了，家里没鱼吃了，只能尝试一些不同的东西，作者和弟弟威利这天吃完早饭，骑自行车去城里捡空瓶子，换钱买好吃的（自己买冰淇淋，弟弟买甜食），二人骑到空瓶子最多的地方，准备捡瓶子，向斯塔克先生换钱。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我们累了，但很高兴，到达了安多弗的顶峰。”可知，第一段可描写兄弟二人到达地点后开始捡瓶子，去到斯塔克先生家换钱。
②由第二段首句内容“摆在我面前的是斯塔克的货架，上面摆满了孩子们梦寐以求的一切，但我犹豫了。”可知，第二段可描写弟弟换了糖果，作者忆起父亲没了鱼竿，决定把买冰淇淋的钱给父亲买鱼竿。
2.续写线索：到达安多弗的顶峰——畅想换钱买冰淇淋——开始捡瓶子——去斯塔克先生家——用瓶子换钱买自己心仪的东西——作者决定给爸爸买鱼竿——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①收集：collect/assemble
②到达：arrive at/get to/reach
③买：buy/purchase
情绪类
①等不及做某事：couldn’t wait to do sth./be too impatient to wait to do sth.
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I looked up into the sky, dreaming about the ice cream at Stark’s Store. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2]. As for me, I recalled that my father’s fishing pole was missing, so I made up my mind to buy a new one for him by quitting my favorite ice cream. (运用了that引导的宾语从句)2023～2024年度高二11月期中联合测评
英语试题
注意事项：
1．答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。将条形码横贴在答题卡右上角“条形码粘贴处”。
2．作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔在答题卡上将对应题目答案标号涂黑;如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。答案不能答在试卷上。
3．回答非选择题时，必须用黑色字迹的钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上;如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新答案;不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答无效。
4．考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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】
What will the man do tomorrow
A. Show up in a mask party. B. Get married to the woman. C. Attend a wedding ceremony.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How is the woman feeling at the moment
A. Angry. B. Starved. C. Relaxed.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What troubles the woman
A. Her recent sickness. B. Her bad sleep. C. Her dog’s misbehavior.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
When will the man have a conference
A. At 8: 30. B. At 9: 00. C. At 9: 30.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the speakers do tomorrow night
A. Revise a paper. B. See a film. C. Drink tea.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. The man’s lab report. B. The volunteer work. C. The woman’s dream.
7. What day is it today
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Wednesday.
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. Why does the woman think the man is thoughtful
A. Because he has prepared a remarkable board.
B. Because he will pick up all the foreign students.
C. Because he has arranged many kinds of activities.
9. How will the two speakers get to the airport
A. By car. B. By subway. C. By bus.
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. What makes the man puzzled
A. His health condition. B. His career choice. C. His academic ambition.
11. What is the man’s childhood dream
A. To be a pilot. B. To be a lawyer. C. To be an engineer.
12. What will the man probably do next
A. Accept his aunt’s offer. B. Stick to his own ambition. C. Take his parents’ suggestion.
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. Where are the speakers
A. In a cafe. B. In a hotel. C. In a bank.
14. Why does the man prefer Time Cafe
A. Because it has been popular online.
B. Because it provides a good service.
C. Because it is within walking distance.
15. How long will it take to go to the beach
A. Half an hour. B. One hour. C. One hour and a half.
16. What does the man think of the woman
A. Interesting. B. Cautious. C. Helpful.
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. Where will they meet to take a bus
A. In the botanical garden. B. At the front gate of the school. C. At the back gate of the school.
18. What is the visit intended for
A. Observing many kinds of animals and plants.
B. Raising awareness of ecological preservation.
C. Taking beautiful pictures of the scenery.
19. How much money in total should each student pay
A. $18. B. $19. C. $22.
20. What will the listeners do right after the visit
A. Go to a cafe. B. Have a big meal. C. See a film.
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
Sporting holidays are some of the most unforgettable because it’s all about doing what you love most. Here are the four best sports resorts (胜地) around the world for you to spend your next sporting holiday.
Sardinia
Sardinia is one of the most popular Mediterranean islands, offering golden sands and fun in the sun for the whole family.
Chia Laguna Hotel Village is a top destination for the best sports resorts around the world, where families can enjoy various activities. Children between 6-16 are encouraged to join the various sporting programs, especially relevant lessons to fire their passion while learning from some of the best in the business.
Peloponnese
For the adventurous, the range of exciting activities makes this the perfect spot for an amazing sporting holiday. The resort offers mountain biking, rock climbing, windsurfing (帆板运动), and paddle boarding, to name a few.
For an ocean adventure, the PADI-certified scuba diving (戴水肺潜水) course centre is where you want to be. Learn the basics or make small changes to your diving skills to enjoy a holiday alongside the local sea life.
Corfu
Visit the beautiful Ikos Dassia in Corfu for a luxury holiday filled with fun and relaxation for the whole family.
Football fans are invited to the five-day (Monday-Friday) football camp that takes place on the beautiful grounds of the resort. Each day, a two-hour training session awaits with some licensed UEFA coaches. The program is suitable for boys and girls between 5-15 years old at any skill level.
Algarve
Located among green pines with amazing views over the Atlantic Ocean, Pine Cliffs Hotel is the perfect place to spend an adventure-filled holiday in Algarve, Portugal.
Get ready to enjoy the various activities on offer, including the Annabel Croft Tennis Academy, which has five courts. You can learn top skills with the coaching courses or show off with the guest tournaments.
21. Which place is ideal for water sports lovers
A. Sardinia. B. Corfu. C. Algarve. D. Peloponnese.
22. What do these four resorts have in common
A. They offer sports training courses. B. They provide adventurous activities.
C. They guarantee amazing seaside views. D. They feature sports courses for teenagers.
23. What is the author’s purpose in writing the text
A. To preserve the rare views. B. To entertain various visitors.
C. To compare four sport resorts. D. To advertise the sports resorts.
B
When Joel Bueno informed his parents that he wanted to play music just like his elder twin brothers, the couple were shocked. It seemed an impossible wish to satisfy their adorable boy. But then they found Eye Harp—a gaze-activated digital instrument that their son, diagnosed with cerebral palsy (大脑性瘫痪), could play. Sitting in a hotel lobby about to go on stage, Joel says the Eye Harp—the name of the instrument as well as the company—brings him joy. But more than that, it enables him to express a range of emotions with others.
Zacharias Vamvakousis is the creative force behind Eye Harp. In 2008, he began looking into ways for disabled people to play music when a friend of his had a motorcycle accident that threatened his ability to play the guitar. It set him on a path that integrated his musical passion with his computer science skills.
Eye Harp became a mission. For many people with severe disabilities, expressing basic thoughts and feelings—let alone intentional creative expression—can be a challenge. But Dr. Vamvakousis’ combination of art and technology enables users to communicate from their soul by translating the smallest movements into musical notes on digital instruments of their choice. He created the not-for-profit Eye Harp Association in 2019, with the goal of making musical expression available to all.
The Eye Harp is in its fifth version. Now he’s focused on making the instrument as user-friendly as possible for music teachers and therapists (治疗师).“Playing music is a process that requires studying and having music classes,”he notes.“So if we want it to reach many people, we have to reach first the music teachers.”
Globally, around 50 million people could benefit from augmented (增强的) and alternative communication technology, Dr. Vamvakousis estimates. Currently, he says, fewer than 2% are so equipped. So far, around 650 people are using either the basic or advanced versions of Eye Harp.
24. Why is Joel Bueno’s experience mentioned in Paragraph 1
A. To show his passion for music. B. To introduce a cure for a brain disease.
C. To praise his strong will against disability. D. To present the function of a digital instrument.
25. What inspired Dr. Vamvakousis to invent Eye Harp
A. His sympathy for Joel Bueno. B. His eagerness to help his friend.
C. His pursuit of becoming a musician. D. His ambition to get a master’s degree.
26. What does Dr. Vamvakousis think of Eye Harp
A. It is thought poorly of. B. It is an expensive device.
C. It has benefited millions of people. D. It has an enormous potential market.
27. What is the best title for the text
A. Music: A Good Way to Find Your Inner Voice
B. Zacharias Vamvakousis: A Creative Musician
C. Eye Harp: New Hope for Disabled Music Lovers
D. Joel Bueno: A Disabled Boy with Strong Willingness
C
How much stress is good for an athlete Surprisingly, since modern, professional sport of all sorts now seems to be in the hands of computers, no one knows. The reason is that, to avoid decreases in performance of equal and opposite magnitude (量级), top athletes are rarely willing to carry even the tiniest monitoring devices when in competition. And when they are not in competition such measurements would be meaningless.
However, two researchers, Lu Yunfeng and Zhong Songfa, think they have found a way. Dr Lu’s eyes brightened when watching the 2020 Olympic Games on television. He noticed that in the archery contests, competitors’ heart rates were shown as they stood at the mark and shot. Heart rate is well known as an indicator of psychological stress, so he saw this as an opportunity.
When they dug into the matter, the two researchers found that 122 of the 128 archers in the games had agreed to have their heart rates measured. The trick was that, since competitors were unchangeable, their heart rates could be monitored remotely by a technique called photo plethysmography, which registers changes in the reflectivity (反射率) of skin caused by flushing (脸红) when the heart pumps. Altogether, they were able to match heart rate to score for 2,247 shots.
Overall archers with higher heart rates had lower scores and those with lower rates, higher ones. The average rate for an archer who hit ten-ring was 134.2 beats per minute. It was 135.7 for nine-ring. And for eight-ring it was 137.9. Overall, Dr Zhong and Dr Lu calculated that each extra heartbeat per minute resulted in a 0.004 point decrease in score.
These findings support the theory that the performance of even some of the world’s most outstanding athletes declines as they experience increased stress. Whether that is unique to those who need a steady aim to win, or also applies to athletes who have to run around as they compete, remains to be seen.
28. Why do top athletes refuse to carry monitoring devices in competition
A. Because they think the measurements are useless.
B. Because they fear they will affect their performance.
C. Because they think devices will increase their stress level.
D. Because they think computers are much more trustworthy.
29. What does Paragraph 2 mainly talk about
A. The findings of the research. B. The process of the research.
C. The features of the research. D. The inspiration of the research.
30. What does the research focus on
A. Whether monitoring techniques are necessary.
B. Why athletes’ heart rates decline during the game.
C. How stress level influences athletes’ performance.
D. What sharpens athletes’ performance in the game.
31. What does the author think of the research
A. It requires further research. B. It is far from satisfactory.
C. It emphasizes a steady aim. D. It applies to various athletes.
D
If you are a psychology enthusiast, you have probably heard of the famous marshmallow test (棉花糖测试). In this task, kids are given a marshmallow, and are told that they can eat that marshmallow now, or they can wait a little while, and have two marshmallows instead. Some kids eat the marshmallow immediately, while others try their best to wait for the experimenter to come back with two marshmallows.
Wait time in the marshmallow test came to be seen as indicators of self-control. But is it really the case A 2022 study by Yanaoka and his colleagues tested the idea that children may decide how long to wait for rewards based on what they are used to waiting for in their culture. In the United States, there is no widespread custom of waiting until everyone is served to eat your food. However, in Japan, there is a mealtime custom of waiting until everyone has been served before anyone starts to eat.
Because of this difference, the researchers hypothesized that Japanese children would wait longer in the marshmallow test than the American children. This is exactly what they found. This certainly suggests that cultural standards are important. The researchers did a clever follow-up experiment. They found one situation where children in the U. S. are used to waiting longer than Japanese children are: unwrapping presents. In the U. S., when children are given gifts on special occasions such Christmas, they usually have to wait before they can unwrap their presents. In Japan, however, children usually open presents immediately.
Given these cultural differences Yanaoka and his colleagues expected that if they ran the marshmallow test with Japanese and American kids, but they replaced marshmallows with wrapped gifts, then American kids would wait longer to open them. Once again, their theory was correct. When the potential rewards were wrapped gifts instead of food, American children waited 15 minutes on average, and Japanese children waited about four minutes on average.
32. What do we know about marshmallow test
A. Its design is perfect. B. It only tests a kid’s self-control.
C. Its results might be misunderstood. D. It is famous among kids and parents.
33. How did Yanaoka and his colleagues conduct their research
A. By listing varied gift-giving customs. B. By contradicting existing concepts.
C. By summarizing previous theories. D. By examining newly-made guesses.
34. What does the underlined word “hypothesized” in Paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Expected. B. Designed. C. Assumed. D. Assured.
35. The children’s behavior in the marshmallow test may be determined by ______.
A. children’s age B. cultural custom C. self-confidence D. self-belief
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。
Some people seem to born with a talent for making people laugh. They can quickly tell a joke and laugh at something that is not supposed to be funny immediately. ____36____ It’s something you can learn and improve. By doing the following things, you can develop your sense of humor.
____37____ Practicing humor and making people laugh involves communicating with others. Knowing what makes people annoyed and what can offend (冒犯) them is essential. ____38____ While some people can stand this kind of comedy, others will not, so it’s essential to keep this in mind when trying to improve your sense of humor. Offending somebody is the last thing you want to happen, and if it does occur, don’t forget to apologize.
Practice your humor. Developing a good sense of humor is not something you can improve in just a single day. Instead, it takes effort and practice. And getting a laugh out of someone can be challenging. Try practicing with your close friends and family first, and see if they find your jokes funny. ____39____ You can also make some adjustments based on their advice.
Look at the bright side of things. Humor doesn’t only come from cheerful or optimistic situations. It can come out even from difficult or troubling situations. ____40____ Dark humor comes from unpleasant and terrible topics like death and making jokes out of such subjects. Care must be done when giving such kind of jokes as there might be sensitive people who don’t take laughter when making fun of dark situations.
A. Learn and practice good timing.
B. Take your audience into account.
C. A very typical example of this is dark humor.
D. Afterward, it is wise of you to try it with other groups of people.
E. Cruel humor usually happens when you make some funny responses.
F. However, sometimes a good sense of humor is not a strictly inborn talent.
G. Some jokes involve making fun of other people’s faults, sadness or sufferings.
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四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When introducing class rules, the first words my math teacher, Ms. Whitney, began with were “kindness” and “homework”. I remember being ____41____ at first, wondering why something as difficult as homework could be connected with something good.
Sensing my puzzle, Ms. Whitney calmly explained, “____42____ homework gives you the opportunity to grow. When you are able to solve a problem that others ____43____ to deal with, you can lend a helping hand. It establishes a positive ____44____ between people.”
In that moment, it was as if a light bulb (灯泡) was ____45____ in my mind. The puzzle surrounding the relationship between assignments and kindness ____46____. Assignments bring out kindness, and kindness in turn creates a (n) ____47____ environment for everyone to develop their skills actively.
Ms. Whitney ____48____ the truth behind her words in the following days. Each day, we formed groups and worked together to solve problems. ____49____, I felt slightly awkward working with someone else. However, as we assisted one another, that ____50____ no longer existed.
In a classroom filled with friendly ____51____ and the sound of Ms. Whitney’s cheerful voice encouraging us, math class became less ____52____. It was hard to believe that assignments could ____53____ our mind. In the past, I would only consider one method to solve a problem, but now I can come up with various ____54____. It was learning in Ms. Whitney’s class that has motivated the ____55____ to learn within me, which will guide me throughout my educational journey.
41. A. enthusiastic B. embarrassed C. confused D. frightened
42. A. Supporting B. Completing C. Finding D. Examining
43. A. attempt B. prefer C. intend D. struggle
44. A. role B. association C. result D. choice
45 A. turned on B. turned off C. blown up D. blown over
46. A. continued B. exploded C. disappeared D. worked
47. A. strange B. inspiring C. funny D. worrying
48. A. demonstrated B. concluded C. noticed D. ignored
49. A. Obviously B. Eventually C. Fortunately D. Initially
50. A. delight B. discomfort C. anger D. astonishment
51. A. pressure B. amusement C. contest D. cooperation
52. A. powerful B. attractive C. practical D. challenging
53. A. sharpen B. slow C. weaken D. relax
54. A. requests B. guesses C. methods D. excuses
55. A. drive B. anxiety C. patience D. pressure
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Sanxingdui Museum, located at the city of Guanghan, ____56____ (recognize) as the most important ancient remains of the Sichuan region for its vast size, long lasting period ____57____ plentiful cultural heritages. It is known as one of the greatest archaeological (考古学的) discoveries of humankind in the 20th century. The unique and delicate shapes make it hard for you ____58____ (imagine) that people could make these things thousands of years ago. Even experts can’t explain how the ancient Shu people did it. Although Sanxingdui Museum is a little far from the downtown area of Chengdu, it is really worth ____59____ (visit).
Sanxingdui were first discovered by ____60____ farmer in 1929 when he dug a big hole in his field. Since then more than 10,000 relics, some of ____61____ date back to 3,000 to 5,000 years, have been unearthed. But up to now they remain ____62____ (mystery) as no texts is found about it, nor there is any mention of this culture in the records of other ____63____ (state), either during or after the late Shang Dynasty.
The people who ____64____ (make) splendid bronze ware (器皿) in Sanxingdui 3,000 years ago created a dominant (占支配地位的) power in the Ancient Shu Kingdom. The Sanxingdui Ruins serve _____65_____ convincing proof that the origins of Chinese civilization are diverse.
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，你在学校论坛上看到新来的澳大利亚外教Mr. Holland想找一个人帮助他熟悉你所在的城市和教他中文，以便尽快融入当地生活。请你写一封信毛遂自荐，内容包括：
1．写信目的；
2．陈述理由。
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。
Dear Mr. Holland,
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Yours,
Li Hua
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 the Saturday morning, I could see rays of sunlight as I said good morning to my brother, Willie aged six while I was nine. Breaking up for a summer holiday, I felt at ease and plotted (暗中策划) our own delightful day.
“Good morning, sleepy head,” Mum smiled at me. “Get yourself dressed, Shawn. Run out and collect some firewood. I’ll fix you some hotcakes.”
I slipped on my clothes, grabbed the ax and headed straight for the outhouse. There father sat freely with a bottle of beer in hand. During the summer holiday, he would find time to take us to catch some fish for supper. However, his fishing pole missing, we could have no choice but to try something different.
I walked with my chin up as I thought about what a great day this was going to be. Willie and I were going to ride our bikes into town, and I was sure we’d find some empty bottles, maybe enough to buy some ice cream, my favorite while Willie had a preference for sweets. With the birds bouncing (跳动) up and down in the tree, I thought it was going to be a great day.
Everything done, Mum’s hotcakes were waiting for me. Willie finished his breakfast in a flash.
“Mum, can we go now ” I asked, as I swallowed down the last forkful of hotcakes.
“Now, Shawn, you be careful. Willie hasn’t gone out on the roads much, so you let him ride ahead of you. Keep a good eye on him. OK ”
“Take care, Willie,”I screamed when we cycled towards a mountain called Andover, the peak of which was the perfect spot to find empty bottles. Stark’s Store paid cash, two cents each, and we thought we were rich every time Mr. Stark handed us our reward in real money. Cycled up the mountain was a lot of work, but it was worth it.
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。
Paragraph 1: Tired but delighted, we arrived at the peak of Andover.
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Paragraph 2: In front of me was Stark’s shelves with everything kids dreamed of, but I hesitated.
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