大理州民族中学2023-2024学年上学期期中考试试卷
高二英语
考试时间120分钟 满分150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，井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。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the woman probably do next
A. Buy a phone.
B. Repair her phone.
C. Show the best phone.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Sorry, madam. The phone is badly damaged, so it can’t be repaired. Would you like to buy a new one
W: Yeah. Please show me the best one you have.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where does the woman come from
A. Singapore. B. China. C. Britain.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: I am going to leave for London after graduation. How about you
W: I’ll go back to my hometown even though I like China very much.
M: Oh, Singapore. That’s nice.
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How does the man sound
A. Worried. B. Curious. C. Casual.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Have you finished the project I’m worried about it.
M: No, not yet. It is two weeks away. There is plenty of time left.
W: I don’t think so.
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What time is it now
A. 4:00. B. 3:30. C. 3:10.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: School is over at 3:30. That is 20 minutes later. You need to go and pick Larry up now.
M: OK, but I won’t arrive at the school until 4:00.
W: It’s okay. I’ll call Larry’s teacher right now.
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Why did the man come back home
A. To get his wallet.
B. To get his passport.
C. To get his plane ticket.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: I didn’t expect to see you now. Why did you come back
M: Well, at first, I forgot to bring my wallet. But I borrowed some cash from my co-workers. But in the afternoon, I found that I had left my passport at home. I need to catch the plane later today.
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 did the man draw
A. A yard. B. A tree. C. A panda.
7. What does the woman plan to do this winter
A. See pandas in person.
B. Visit her grandpa.
C. Plant some trees.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】M: I really enjoyed today’s art class.
W: Me, too. What did you draw Oh, it’s a tree. Does it mean anything to you
M: Yes. This is a tree in my yard, planted by my grandpa.
W: It does look good. Now look at my picture.
M: As expected, you drew a panda. You really love pandas.
W: I can’t love such a cute animal enough. I’m going to Chengdu this winter to see pandas, which will be my first time to see them in person.
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 the hospital. B. In the restaurant. C. In the cinema.
9. With whom does the woman come
A. Her mother. B. Her brother. C. Her friend.
10. What is probably the man’s mother
A. A cook. B. An actress. C. A doctor.
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Hi, Donna. I’m glad to see you here. Is this seat taken
W: Yes. My brother went to buy movie tickets and popcorn. He’ll be back soon. Do you come alone
M: My mom will be here in a minute.
W: Are you going to buy tickets now
M: I bought tickets on my mobile phone and picked them up from the machine.
W: That’s wise. The movie I’m going to see is about doctors, and I like all the actresses in it. Are you going to see the same movie
M: Yes. It’s related to my mom’s job, so she is really looking forward to it.
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】
11. What is the price of the cup
A. 10 yuan. B. 15 yuan. C. 20 yuan.
12. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Lower the price of the cup.
B. Give her money back.
C. Change his service attitude.
13. Which word best describes the woman
A. Honest. B. Impolite. C. Careless.
【答案】11. B 12. C 13. A
【解析】
原文】W: Mr. Banks, you must have made a mistake. You gave me the wrong change.
M: No. I wouldn’t get it wrong. Don’t try to fool me.
W: I mean you gave me extra 10 yuan. I bought a cup and gave you 100 yuan, but you gave me 95 yuan instead of 85 yuan.
M: Oh, I’m sorry. I must have mistaken the 20 yuan note for a 10 yuan note.
W: It’s OK. But I think you should be patient and hear people out. If you keep that service attitude, customers won’t come to your store again.
M: I see. I’m lucky today. Thank you again!
W: I never take anything that doesn’t belong to me.
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】
14. What is the woman doing at first
A. Talking about her experiences.
B. Sharing a piece of news.
C. Reading a book about pets.
15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Mother and son. C. Classmates.
16. Where will the woman go first
A. To the pet shop.
B. To the post office.
C. To the grocery store.
【答案】14. B 15. A 16. C
【解析】
【原文】W: Mark, this news sounds good. A person in Indonesia is lending books to children in exchange for trash they collect. It’s a way to protect the environment and get the children to read more.
M: It’s a good idea. Here’s another news. In order to keep cats and dogs from being abandoned, France will forbid pet shops to sell them from 2024. In France, 100,000 pets are abandoned every year.
W: It’s so sad. Cats and dogs are so cute. Oh, Mark. Mom said that it was my turn to go grocery shopping today, and you had to finish your homework in your room.
M: Did Mom say that
W: Yes. I’m sure.
M: Wait. Could you mail a letter for me at the post office while you’re out
W: I’ll do it as soon as I finish shopping. Is that all right
M: Yes. Thank you.
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 most important thing when planning a garden
A. Growing what one loves.
B. Picking the right soil.
C. Choosing the location of the garden.
18. How many things do people need to plan before starting a garden
A. 5. B. 4. C. 3.
19. What is the advantage of growing from young plants
A. They’re less expensive.
B. They grow more easily.
C. Their fruits will grow big enough.
20. What does the speaker suggest people do in the end
A. Plant right before the growing season.
B. Ask an expert for the right soil.
C. Enjoy the process of planting.
【答案】17. A 18. C 19. A 20. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Gardens come in all shapes and sizes. When planning a garden, the most important thing is to grow what you love. This way, you’ll be sure to enjoy the process. Once you decide what type of garden you’d like to start, you’ll need to plan a few things before getting to work. Firstly, figure out where your garden will be. Find a location that is fairly flat and has good access to sunlight. Secondly, pick the right soil. This is important for an efficient garden. An expert at a gardening store can advise you on the best soil for your needs. Thirdly, after you have the correct soil, choose your plants. Will you start with seeds or young plants Growing from seeds is often less expensive. And it’s more satisfying because you get to watch the growth from seed to plant. But growing from young plants is easier. There’s a better chance your plant will grow big enough. You’re finally ready to plant your garden. I suggest planting right before the growing season so that the plants can adapt to the soil.
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
Universities are working harder than ever to attract prospective students to their campuses. One of their main strategies is to upgrade on-campus accommodations and attract students with the promise of resort-style living.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Simmons Hall
MIT is home to Simmons Hall, the beloved freshman dorm that offers beautiful views of Cambridge, a two-story movie theater, and a ball pit designed to provide stress mon areas are equipped with TVs and gaming systems, and the in-house dining hall and late night café come in handy for students pulling those occasional all-nighters. 62% of Simmons residents live in single rooms, so students can enjoy their privacy while still staying connected to the spirited Simmons community.
University of Cincinnati-Morgens Hall
The University of Cincinnati’s recently restored Morgens Hall boasts floor-to-ceiling views and luxury apartment-style living. These 2-person, 3-person, and 8-person rooms feature full kitchens, huge closets, and plenty of storage space. The entire building is full of neat tricks, from windows that darken with the touch of a button to eco-friendly heating and cooling technology.
Pomona College-Dialynas & Sontag Hall
Small liberal arts school Pomona College has not one but two of the best college dorms. Dialynas Hall and Sontag Hall, both constructed in 2011, gained national praise for their energy efficient design and are beloved by students for their modern look. Students live in suite-style rooms in arrangements of three to six bedrooms. There’s a drop-down movie screen, a rooftop garden and playing field for pick-up games. Students can learn more about their dorm’s sustainable design by spending time in the in-house eco-classrooms.
21. Which dorm is better for a student longing for privacy
A. Simmons hall. B. Morgens Hall. C. Dialynas Hall. D. Sontag Hall.
22. What do Morgens Hall and Dialynas & Sontag Hall have in common
A. They are big-sized. B. They help to save money.
C. They have TVs in the walls. D. They are environmentally-friendly.
23. Why do these colleges try to improve their student dorms
A. To promote low-carbon lifestyle. B. To make campuses more inviting.
C. To test energy-efficient buildings. D. To encourage game-based learning.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是三个大学的学生宿舍的情况。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Simmons Hall部分“62% of Simmons residents live in single rooms, so students can enjoy their privacy while still staying connected to the spirited Simmons community.(62%的西蒙斯居民住在单人房，因此学生可以享受他们的隐私，同时仍然与充满活力的西蒙斯社区保持联系。)”可知，Simmons hall更适合渴望隐私的学生。故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据University of Cincinnati-Morgens Hall部分的“The entire building is full of neat tricks, from windows that darken with the touch of a button to eco-friendly heating and cooling technology.(整个建筑充满了巧妙的技巧，从触摸按钮就能变暗的窗户到环保的供暖和制冷技术。)”和Pomona College-Dialynas & Sontag Hall部分的“Dialynas Hall and Sontag Hall, both constructed in 2011, gained national praise for their energy efficient design and are beloved by students for their modern look.(Dialynas Hall和Sontag Hall都建于2011年，因其节能设计而获得了全国的赞誉，并因其现代外观而受到学生们的喜爱。)”可知，Morgens Hall和Dialynas & Sontag Hall的共同之处在于它们是环保的。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“Universities are working harder than ever to attract prospective students to their campuses. One of their main strategies is to upgrade on-campus accommodations and attract students with the promise of resort-style living.(大学比以往任何时候都更加努力地吸引潜在的学生到他们的校园。他们的主要策略之一是升级校园住宿，并以度假式生活的承诺吸引学生。)”可知，这些大学试图改善他们的学生宿舍是为了使校园更具吸引力。故选B。
B
Benjamin Alexander, a 38-year-old man from Northampton shire, became the first athlete to represent Jamaica in an alpine skiing event (高山滑雪) at the Winter Olympics.
But his story started in 2015. When he saw friends did the sport so skillfully, he was in awe and decided to take a ski lesson.” That first time, I fell 27 times on the way down the hill. I think a lot of people would have given up at that point.” “But I kind of just took that as the baseline. If I can aim for falling less than 27 times on the next hill, then I am progressing.”
However, it wasn’t until two years later that Benjamin considered seriously competing in the sport. “In 2018, I went to the Winter Olympics as a spectator,” he said. “I noticed that there were only three athletes representing Jamaica. I found that very strange since my mother country is a powerhouse full of athletes in the summer game. So coming into 2019, I just had a plan to say, ‘Let’s see if this crazy idea of going to the Olympics is even possible. Let’s just go and ski for a little while and see what happens.’” he said.
Alexander has no full-time coach. He built a support network that included Stokes and the US skier Gordon Gray, who called Alexander’s technique “terrible” but thought his lack of fear would give him an advantage in competition. A strategic approach and fearless technique have led the engineering graduate and former DJ not only to make sporting history but find success as a black athlete in a historically white sport. Alexander bills himself as a “reinvention expert” and has used skills learned in his other careers to develop his pursuit of skiing success. “I’ve been to 67 countries. I’ve spent a lot of my life on the road.” he said. “I’ve always loved to travel and a big part of my previous role as a DJ was getting myself out there, marketing myself in the right way, figuring out ways to get into venues, clubs and festivals that I wanted to perform at.”
24. What made Benjamin decide to compete in Olympics
A. His love for his motherland. B. His friends’ encouragement.
C. His desire to change his life. D. His enthusiasm for alpine skiing.
25. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The challenges Benjamin met. B. The advantages Benjamin has.
C. The way of Benjamin’s training. D. The reason behind Benjamin’s success.
26. What can we learn from Benjamin Alexander
A. Better late than never. B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. Never judge a book by its cover. D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
27. In which column will you read this passage on the Internet
A. Entertainment. B. Health. C. Sports. D. Culture.
【答案】24. A 25. D 26. D 27. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。38岁的Benjamin Alexander来自北安普顿，他是第一位代表牙买加参加冬奥会高山滑雪项目的运动员。文章主要介绍了他的成功历程。
【24题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中““I noticed that there were only three athletes representing Jamaica. I found that very strange since my mother country is a powerhouse full of athletes in the summer game. So coming into 2019, I just had a plan to say, ‘Let’s see if this crazy idea of going to the Olympics is even possible. (“我注意到只有三名运动员代表牙买加。我发现这很奇怪，因为我的祖国是一个夏季比赛中充满运动员的强国。因此，到了2019年，我刚刚有了一个计划，我想说，‘让我们看看这个疯狂的想法去参加奥运会是否真的可能。’)”可知，Benjamin看到只有三名运动员代表自己的国家参加奥运会，于是他决定去参加奥运会，由此可推知，Benjamin决定参加奥运会是出于对祖国的热爱，故选A。
【25题详解】
主旨大意题。通读最后一段，尤其是“but thought his lack of fear would give him an advantage in competition. A strategic approach and fearless technique have led the engineering graduate and former DJ not only to make sporting history but find success as a black athlete in a historically white sport. Alexander bills himself as a “reinvention expert” and has used skills learned in his other careers to develop his pursuit of skiing success.(但是他认为他缺乏恐惧会给他在竞争中带来优势。一种战略方法和无畏的技术使得这位工程学毕业生和前 DJ不仅创造了体育历史，而且作为一名黑人运动员在一项历史悠久的白人运动中获得了成功。亚历山大自诩为“再造专家”，并利用其他职业生涯中学到的技能来发展自己对滑雪成功的追求。)”可知，最后一段主要介绍了Benjamin成功的原因。故选D。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第二段中“That first time, I fell 27 times on the way down the hill. I think a lot of people would have given up at that point.” “But I kind of just took that as the baseline. If I can aim for falling less than 27 times on the next hill, then I am progressing.”(“第一次，我在下山的路上摔了27次。我认为很多人会在那个时候放弃。”“但我只是把它当作基准线。如果我的目标是在下一座山上摔倒不到27次，那么我就在前进。”)”和倒数第二段中“Alexander has no full-time coach. He built a support network that included Stokes and the US skier Gordon Gray, who called Alexander’s technique “terrible” but thought his lack of fear would give him an advantage in competition(亚历山大没有全职教练。他建立了一个支持网络，包括斯托克斯和美国滑雪运动员戈登格雷，他们称亚历山大的技术“可怕”，但认为他的缺乏恐惧将给他在竞争中的优势。)”可知，Benjamin虽然没有全职教练，而且在锻炼的时候经常摔倒，但是他没有放弃，坚持下来，最终实现自己的梦想，由此可推知，从他身上，我们能学到的是只要愿意去做没有什么是不可能的，故选D。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Benjamin Alexander, a 38-year-old man from Northampton shire, became the first athlete to represent Jamaica in an alpine skiing event (高山滑雪) at the Winter Olympics.(38岁的本Benjamin Alexander来自北安普顿，他是第一位代表牙买加参加冬奥会高山滑雪项目的运动员。)”可知，文章主要讲述了Benjamin Alexander是第一位代表牙买加参加冬奥会高山滑雪项目的运动员，并介绍了他的成功历程，由此可推知，你可以在网上的运动栏目读到这篇文章，故选C。
C
For years, learning to speak Cantonese was not that hard in San Francisco. It is a place where Cantonese speakers from South China have moved for over 150 years. But now, there is fear that the Cantonese language and culture might not survive present social changes. Cantonese is spoken by some 85 million people worldwide. In comparison, there are around 1 billion Mandarin (or Putonghua) speakers.
In Britain, as in the U. S., most schools that offer Chinese usually teach Mandarin. As a result, many families are struggling to find ways to pass on their Cantonese language and culture. Ceci Pang runs classes for children at Rainbow Seeds Cantonese School in London. “Many parents want their kids to be able to communicate with their grandparents,” she said. “It’s just so hard here, there are so few learning resources and lots of parents get upset. That’s usually the point the parents come to me.”
In China, there are Cantonese television programs as well as Cantonese announcements on public transport. In Hong Kong, however, Cantonese remains the city’s top language. It is used by 90 percent of the population according to an assistant professor at the Education University of Hong Kong.
It is a different story in the U. S. The teaching of Cantonese has decreased somewhat, including in San Francisco, a city that has drawn many Cantonese speakers over the years. The San Francisco school system has Cantonese and Mandarin programs for younger students. But in high school, Mandarin is the only Chinese language available. This spring, some independent Chinese schools are helping to teach the language as Cantonese-speaking communities grow. Aleyda Poe has been managing the Cantonese kindergarten at Merit Chinese School in Plano, Texas, for more than 10 years. Poe put her two sons in the school so that they could learn about Cantonese language and culture. Now, she is helping other families do the same.
28. What are the Cantonese speakers worried about
A. Survival of Cantonese language and culture. B. Increasing social changes in San Francisco.
C. More and more Mandarin speakers worldwide. D. Less Cantonese speakers in South China.
29 How does Ceci Pang help to handle Cantonese learning in London
A. By visiting and talking with local families. B. By organizing language classes for kids
C. By reducing Chinese culture teaching at schools D. By using unlimited online resources
30. What is implied about Cantonese learning both in China and the U. S.
A. San Francisco is a city with the most Cantonese learners
B. Cantonese is learnt by 90 percent of the population in China
C. Learning resources and opportunities are limited in the U. S.
D. There are no Cantonese learning programs in San Francisco
31. Which can be the suitable title for the text
A. Importance to improve Cantonese learning globally.
B. Current status of Cantonese learning overseas
C. A brief introduction to Cantonese learning history in U. S.
D. Debates between Cantonese and Mandarin learning
【答案】28. A 29. B 30. C 31. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了海外学习粤语的现状和存在的问题。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“But now, there is fear that the Cantonese language and culture might not survive present social changes.(但现在，有人担心粤语和粤语文化可能无法在当前的社会变革中生存下来)”可知，说粤语的人在担心粤语和粤语文化的保存。故选A。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Ceci Pang runs classes for children at Rainbow Seeds Cantonese School in London.(Ceci Pang在伦敦彩虹种子粤语学校为孩子们开设课程)”可知，Ceci Pang为孩子们组织语言课程来帮助学生在伦敦学习粤语。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“In Britain, as in the U. S., most schools that offer Chinese usually teach Mandarin. As a result, many families are struggling to find ways to pass on their Cantonese language and culture.(在英国，和美国一样，大多数提供汉语的学校通常教授普通话。因此，许多家庭都在努力寻找方法来传承他们的粤语和文化。)”和最后一段“It is a different story in the U. S. The teaching of Cantonese has decreased somewhat, including in San Francisco, a city that has drawn many Cantonese speakers over the years. The San Francisco school system has Cantonese and Mandarin programs for younger students. But in high school, Mandarin is the only Chinese language available.(美国的情况则不同。粤语教学有所减少，包括在旧金山，这座城市多年来吸引了许多讲粤语的人。旧金山的学校系统为低年级学生开设了粤语和普通话课程。但在高中，普通话是唯一可用的中文)”可推知，有关粤语，在美国，学习资源和机会是有限的。故选C。
【31题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“For years, learning to speak Cantonese was not that hard in San Francisco.(多年来，在旧金山学广东话并不是那么难)”以及第二段“In Britain, as in the U. S., most schools that offer Chinese usually teach Mandarin. As a result, many families are struggling to find ways to pass on their Cantonese language and culture. (在英国，就像在美国一样，大多数提供中文课程的学校通常都教授普通话。因此，许多家庭都在努力寻找传承粤语和广东文化的方法)”结合文章主要说明了海外学习粤语的现状和存在的问题。可知，B选项“海外学习粤语的现状”最符合文章标题。故选B。
D
After traveling more than seven months in space, Tianwen 1 is one step closer to Mars! Tianwen 1, China’s first Mars probe (探测器), successfully entered Mars orbit (轨道) in February, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). It will stay in orbit for about three months before landing on the red planet.
A small step on the red planet will be a big step for human beings. Humans have launched 46 Mars exploration missions since October 1960, but only 19 of them have been successful, according to China Daily. It’s China’s first spacecraft to Mars, and the missions are rather ambitious. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve “orbiting, landing, and roving (环绕，着陆，巡视)” all in one journey, which will make the country the world’s first to achieve all three goals with one probe, mission scientists said.
Among the three tasks, touchdown on the red planet is the most difficult. The result mainly depends on the “breathtaking (惊险的) seven minutes” to make sure Tianwen 1 land safely, according to the Global Times.
February was Mars month. NASA’s Perseverance Rover (毅力号火星车) landed on Mars on Feb 19, and China’s Tianwen 1 and United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe have arrived within orbit of the red planet. Although the three countries started their Mars journeys at almost the same time, their missions vary. Hope Probe successfully entered the orbit of Mars on Feb 9. Perseverance will collect samples (样品) of rock and soil for further research. Tianwen 1’s ultimate goal is to land a rover on Mars in May or June, and it will carry out scientific research on Mars’ soil, environment, water and so on.
“When we step into the far planets of the solar system, the magnitude (量) of the resources and timeline required will take global action,” a US official said, highlighting (强调) the importance of international cooperation (合作) in space.
32. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve ________ to set a record in Mars exploration.
A. landing a rover on the red planet
B. bringing back samples from Mars
C. staying in orbit around Mars for months
D. orbiting, landing and roving with one probe
33. What’s the biggest challenge that Tianwen 1 is facing in space
A. Achieving a safe landing.
B. Lack (缺乏) of the resources and timeline.
C. Collecting samples of rock and soil.
D. Completing entering the orbit of Mars.
34. What can we learn about Tianwen 1
A. It is expected to land on Mars in May or June.
B. It will spend 10 months preparing for its landing.
C. It’s one of the 46 successful Mars exploration missions.
D. It’s the world’s first probe to enter the orbit around Mars.
35. What can we infer (推测) from the US official’s words in the last paragraph
A. Space exploration calls for global cooperation.
B. There are risks (危险) in exploring other planets.
C. Tianwen 1 will reach other planets besides Mars.
D. Exploring space takes considerable (相当大的) time and resources.
【答案】32. D 33. A 34. A 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍了中国的天问一号在探测火星的进程中又迈进了一步。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“Tianwen 1 aims to achieve ‘orbiting, landing, and roving (环绕，着陆，巡视)’ all in one journey, which will make the country the world’s first to achieve all three goals with one probe, mission scientists said.(任务科学家表示，天问一号的目标是实现‘环绕，着陆，巡视’的一揽子计划，这将使中国成为世界上第一个用一个探测器实现这三个目标的国家。)”可知，天问一号旨在用一个探测器实现环绕、着陆、巡视三项任务。故选D。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Among the three tasks, touchdown on the red planet is the most difficult.(在这三项任务中，在红色星球上着陆是最困难的。)”可知，天问一号面临的最大挑战就是安全着陆。故选A。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Tianwen 1, China’s first Mars probe (探测器), successfully entered Mars orbit (轨道) in February, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). It will stay in orbit for about three months before landing on the red planet.(据中国国家航天局消息，中国首个火星探测器‘天问一号’于2月成功进入火星轨道。它将在轨道上停留大约三个月，然后在这颗红色星球上着陆。)”可知，天问一号于2月进入火星轨道，它将在轨道上停留大约三个月后再着陆，由此可推测出，天问一号将于5月或6月在火星着陆。故选A。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“‘When we step into the far planets of the solar system, the magnitude (量) of the resources and timeline required will take global action,’ a US official said, highlighting (强调) the importance of international cooperation (合作) in space.(一位美国官员表示：‘当我们进入太阳系的遥远行星时，所需的资源规模和时间表需要全球行动。’他强调了在太空中国际合作的重要性。)”可知，这位美国官员认为在太空中需要全球共同努力，强调了国际合作的重要性，由此可推测出，太空探索需要全球合作。故选A。
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there’s a cellphone signal. ____36____. Could that be you Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying.
Know where not to use your phone. ____37____, so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn you phone off if necessary.
Don’t talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you don’t have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood. ____38____.
Don’t use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If you’re waiting for an important call, let the person you’re with know beforehand (事先) that you’re expecting a call that you’ll need to take. ____39____. If you have to, step away but don’t stay away any longer than a bathroom break.
____40____. When you’re in an enclosed space, or you can’t put yourself 10 feet out of everyone’s way, it’s inappropriate (不适当的) to talk but it’s potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you’d better not text while doing anything that requires you to be focused.
A. Learn to text
B. Focus on your messages
C. Some places are inappropriate for cellphone usage
D. Limit phone use during gatherings with your friends
E. Try not to hold a phone conversation at table
F. In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around you
G. Most people who are impolite don’t even realize what they’re doing
【答案】36. G 37. C 38. F 39. E 40. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了，不礼貌的手机用户到处都有，作者向读者提出了使用手机不打扰别人的电话规则。
【36题详解】
由上文“Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there’s a cellphone signal. (不礼貌的手机用户在任何有手机信号的地方)”可知，作者提及不礼貌的手机用户，接下来应该会讲不礼貌的手机用户的行为是怎样的，承接上文，G选项“大多数不礼貌的人甚至没有意识到他们在做什么”切题，G选项中的“Most people who are impolite”对应上文的“Impolite cellphone users”。故选G项。
【37题详解】
由上文“Know where not to use your phone. (知道哪里不能用你的手机)”和下文“so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn you phone off if necessary. (因此，在医院、图书馆和电影院等场所，避免使用手机通话或手机铃声。如有必要，请关闭手机)”可知，在医院、图书馆和电影院等有些场所，是不适合使用手机的，承接上下文，C选项“有些地方不适合使用手机”切题。故选C项。
【38题详解】
由上文“Don’t talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you don’t have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood. (不要说得太大声。在公共场合打电话时，尽量不要提高声音。一般来说，你不必在电话里大喊大叫就能被对方听到。事实上，这样做往往使你更难被理解)”可知，作者建议手机用户在公共场合不要大声讲电话，说明了其中两个原因——小声说别人也能听见和大声讲电话难以让别人理解你，该空承接上文应该会讲述不能大声接打电话的其它原因，F选项“此外，在电话里大喊大叫会扰乱你周围的人”切题，F选项中的“shouting on the phone”对应上文的“shout on the phone”。故选F项。
【39题详解】
由本段首句“Don’t use your phone when having a meal with someone. (和别人吃饭时不要用手机)”可知，作者建议大家与人就餐时不要使用手机，承接上文，E选项“尽量不要在餐桌上打电话”切题。故选E项。
【40题详解】
由下文“When you’re in an enclosed space, or you can’t put yourself 10 feet out of everyone’s way, it’s inappropriate (不适当的) to talk but it’s potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you’d better not text while doing anything that requires you to be focused. (当你在一个封闭的空间里，或者你不能把自己放在离每个人10英尺远的地方，说话是不合适的，但是收发短信可能是可以接受的。但是你最好不要在做任何需要集中注意力的事情时发短信)”可知，作者建议当离得比较远的时候，应该发短信来交流，承接下文，A选项“学会发短信”切题。故选A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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A team of volunteers in the UK rescued a dog in a very unusual way, using a drone (无人机) and a sausage.
Millie, a lovely and pretty dog _____41_____ while she was out for a walk in Hampshire, near the southern coast of England.
After she was seen running on busy roads, her _____42_____, Emma Oakes, contacted the Denmead Drone Search and Rescue (DDSAR) for _____43_____.
Millie was _____44_____ found in a wetland by the coast, at risk of drowning as the tides filled different parts of the area with _____45_____. Police officers, members of the coast guard and volunteers _____46_____ to get to her on kayaks (橡皮艇) and on foot while the DDSAR _____47_____ a drone to follow her. But they were all _____48_____.
After three days of trying to rescue Millie, the team thought of _____49_____ a sausage from a drone to try to help her get to _____50_____. “It was a crazy idea,” said the DDSAR’s Chris Taylor, speaking to The Guardian. But they decided to try anyway. With the help of a local woman who gave them sausages and even _____51_____ the sausages, the team hanged one in front of Millie, who _____52_____ it to higher ground. However, after taking a _____53_____ of the sausage, Millie ran away again. It took two more days before she finally ran into the _____54_____ of her owner.
Emma said it was _____55_____ to finally have Millie home, and she was very thankful to all the volunteers for their hard work.
41. A. fell ill B. came back C. ran away D. turned around
42. A. mother B. owner C. coach D. teacher
43. A. explanation B. advice C. information D. help
44. A. then B. still C. only D. now
45. A. water B. sand C. sea D. food
46. A. happened B. rushed C. tried D. learned
47. A. hired B. used C. borrowed D. expected
48. A. terrible B. unforgettable C. unsuccessful D. illegal
49. A. selling B. getting C. eating D. hanging
50. A. satisfaction B. safety C. happiness D. peace
51. A. cooked B. loaded C. washed D. threw
52. A. lifted B. spread C. raised D. followed
53. A. note B. bite C. view D. photo
54. A. drone B. eyes C. arms D. kayaks
55. A. fantastic B. disappointing C. natural D. proud
【答案】41. C 42. B 43. D 44. A 45. A 46. C 47. B 48. C 49. D 50. B 51. A 52. D 53. B 54. C 55. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述英国一组志愿者用一架无人机和一根香肠，用一种非常不寻常的方式救了一只狗的故事。
【41题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：在英格兰南部海岸附近的汉普郡，一只可爱的小狗Millie在散步时跑掉了。A. fell ill生病；B. came back回来；C. ran away跑开，逃走；D. turned around转身。上文“A team of volunteers in the UK rescued a dog in a very unusual way, using a drone (无人机) and a sausage.(英国的一组志愿者用一架无人机和一根香肠，用一种非常不寻常的方式救了一只狗)”提到一组志愿者救了一只狗狗，所以此处指小狗Millie在散步时跑开了，故选C。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在看到她在繁忙的道路上奔跑后，她的主人Emma Oakes联系了登米德无人机搜救中心(DDSAR)寻求帮助。A. mother妈妈；B. owner主人；C. coach教练；D. teacher老师。结合常识及下文“she finally ran into the _____14_____ of her owner”提到小狗最后回到主人的怀抱可知，小狗丢了，应是主人求助寻找，故选B。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. explanation解释；B. advice建议；C. information信息；D. help帮助。结合下一段提到警察、海岸警卫队成员和志愿者等寻找Millie可知，Emma Oakes联系了登米德无人机搜救中心寻求帮助，故选D。
【44题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：随后，Millie在海岸边的一片湿地被发现，由于潮水淹没了该地区的不同地方，她有溺水的危险。A. then然后，后来；B. still仍然；C. only仅仅；D. now现在。上文提到主人Emma Oakes联系了登米德无人机搜救中心寻求帮助，此处与上文是顺承关系，指随后Millie在海岸边的一片湿地被发现，故选A。
【45题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. water水；B. sand沙子；C. sea大海；D. food食物。根据“at risk of drowning”可知，Millie有溺水的危险，说明到处都是水，故选A。
【46题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：警察、海岸警卫队成员和志愿者试图用皮划艇和步行找到她，而DDSAR则使用无人机跟踪她。A. happened发生；B. rushed冲；C. tried努力，尝试；D. learned学习。根据“get to her on kayaks (橡皮艇) and on foot”可知，此处指大家试图接近她以将她救出，故选C。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. hired雇用；B. used使用；C. borrowed借；D. expected期待。结合空后的“a drone to follow her”可知，此处指DDSAR使用无人机跟踪她，故选B。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但是他们都没有成功。A. terrible严重的；B. unforgettable难忘的；C. unsuccessful不成功的；D. illegal非法的。结合转折词“But”可知，此处指各项努力均没有成功，故选C。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在试图营救Millie三天之后，团队想到在无人机上挂一根香肠，试图帮助她到达安全的地方。A. selling卖；B. getting得到；C. eating吃；D. hanging悬挂。根据下文“the team hanged one in front of Millie(团队在Millie面前挂了一个)”可知，营救团队想到在无人机上悬挂一根香肠的主意，故选D。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. satisfaction满意，满足；B. safety安全；C. happiness高兴；D. peace和平。根据语境及“help her”可知，在无人机上悬挂香肠应是为了帮助Millie到达安全地带，故选B。
【51题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一位当地妇女的帮助下，他们给了他们香肠，甚至煮了香肠，团队在Millie面前挂了一个，Millie跟着它到了更高的地方。A. cooked烹饪；B. loaded装载；C. washed洗；D. threw扔。even表示递进关系，指那名当地妇女给了他们一根香肠，甚至还煮了香肠，故选A。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. lifted举起；B. spread传播；C. raised提高，筹款；D. followed跟随。根据语境及“to higher ground”可知，悬挂香肠是为了引诱Millie去安全地带，所以此处指Millie跟着香肠来到了地势高一点的地方，故选D。
【53题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，在咬了一口香肠之后，Millie又跑开了。A. note笔记；B. bite咬；C. view观点；D. photo照片。结合语境可知，小狗Millie被香肠引诱到更高的地方，应是咬了一口香肠，故选B。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：又过了两天，她终于投入了主人的怀抱。A. drone无人驾驶飞机；B. eyes眼睛；C. arms胳膊；D. kayaks独木舟。根据空后“of her owner”可知，此处指小狗Millie被救出，回到了主人的怀抱，故选C。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Emma说Millie终于回家了，这真是太棒了，她非常感谢所有志愿者的辛勤工作。A. fantastic极好的；B. disappointing令人失望的；C. natural自然的；D. proud骄傲的。根据“finally have Millie home”可知，小狗Millie回家对于主人Emma来说应是一件好事，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。
A white winter in Beijing is nothing new. The city is_____56_____(frequent) enveloped (包裹) in snow over the colder months. However, the snowfall last weekend led_____57_____a unique combination of the seasons and a contrast of colours.
Famous places, especially with unique____58____(nature) beauty, were blanketed with a layer of snow and visitors. Camera in hand and braving the cold, I headed off to two of my favourite scenic_____59_____(spot).
My first stop was Jingshan Park. The artificial park_____60_____was built in the Ming Dynasty offered remarkable views of the Forbidden City. The coating of snow, contrasting with the colours of the autumn leaves and ancient structures only added to its____61____(elegant) and mystery. It is a view I_____62_____(see) countless times over the past decade and remains one of my favourite in the city.
Next stop was Xiangshan Park,_____63_____(date) back to the Jin Dynasty. There was a significant increase in_____64_____number of visitors. People traveled from all over China______65______(witness) the tree-covered hillsides transforming from their rich summery greens into yellows and reds like a blanket of fire. This created a picture I wouldn’t soon forget.
【答案】56. frequently
57. to 58. natural
59. spots 60. that##which
61. elegance
62. have seen
63. dating 64. the
65. to witness
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者在雪后参观北京美丽的景点的经历。
【56题详解】
考查副词。句意：这个城市总是在更冷的几个月里被雪包裹着。根据句子结构和意思可知，这里应使用副词修饰动词被动结构“is enveloped”。故填frequently。
【57题详解】
考查介词。句意：然而，上周末的那场雪却导致了季节和与之形成对比的颜色的一个独特的结合。这里考查动词短语lead to，表示“导致”。故填to。
【58题详解】
考查形容词。句意：有名的地方，尤其是有独特的自然之美的地方，被盖上了一层雪，满是游客。空处应填形容词作定语，修饰后面的名词“beauty”。故填natural。
【59题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：手里拿着相机，冒着寒冷，我就朝我最喜欢的景区中的两处走去。spot是可数名词，由空前的“two”可知此处应用复数形式。故填spots。
【60题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这个人造公园建于明朝，在这里可以欣赏到紫禁城的美景。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是park，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或which，故填that/which。
【61题详解】
考查名词。句意：白雪的覆盖，与秋叶的颜色和古老的建筑形成对比，增加了它的优雅和神秘。结合空前的“its”可知，此处应填名词作动词短语“added to”的宾语，elegance优雅，不可数名词。故填elegance。
【62题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：那是我在过去的十年里看过无数次的风景了，并且仍然是这个城市里我最喜欢中的一个。空处为定语从句的谓语动词，时间状语是“over the past decade”，所以这里用现在完成时，主语是I，助动词用have。故填have seen。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：接下来是香山公园，它的历史可以追溯到金朝。动词date和逻辑主语“Xiangshan Park”之间是主谓关系，应用现在分词作定语，故填dating。
【64题详解】
考查冠词。句意：游客数量大幅上升。这里考查固定短语the number of，表示“……的数量”。故填the。
【65题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：来自于全国的人们来见证树木覆盖的山从它们的浓郁的夏季绿色变成像一张似火的毯子的黄色和红色。根据句子结构和意思可知，此处表示目的，应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to witness。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
66. 请以“Can Money Buy Happiness ”(金钱能买来幸福吗？)为题写一篇议论文，可从以下内容论述：
(1)有人认为金钱是幸福之本（source of happiness）；
(2)也有人认为金钱是万恶之源（root of all evil）；
(3)你看法。
注意：（1）开头已给出,请直接论述你的观点；(2) 词数80左右； (3)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Can Money Buy Happiness
Different people have different opinions. Some think money is everything, while others hold the opposite.
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【答案】Can Money Buy Happiness
Different people have different opinions. Some think yes, while others hold the opposite.
It is true that with enough money one can buy all the things one wants, and live a life of comfort and security. However, it is equally true that a lack of money causes great distress. It is a common view that money is the root of all evil. The pursuit of money drives many people to cheat and steal. In some places there is nothing that cannot be bought with money, resulting in corrupt societies where everybody is miserable.
So, money does not necessarily mean happiness. It all depends on how it is used. If we make honest and sensible use of money, it can be a stepping-stone to happiness. Although money cannot buy happiness, it can make happiness possible if it is employed sensibly.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于议论文。要求考生以“Can Money Buy Happiness ”(金钱能买来幸福吗？)为题写一篇议论文。
【详解】1.词汇积累
想要：want→desire
然而：however→nevertheless
导致：result in→lead to
取决于：depend on→rely on
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The pursuit of money drives many people to cheat and steal.
拓展句：Many people pursuit money, which drives them to cheat and steal.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It is true that with enough money one can buy all the things one wants, and live a life of comfort and security.（运用了it作形式主语，that引导的主语从句）
【高分句型2】In some places there is nothing that cannot be bought with money, resulting in corrupt societies where everybody is miserable.（运用了that和where引导的定语从句）
【高分句型3】Although money cannot buy happiness, it can make happiness possible if it is employed sensibly.（运用了although和if引导的状语从句）
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。
It was a Sunday morning. Betty woke up earlier than usual. She couldn’t sleep any longer because she was so excited that her uncle Mark was taking her to the beach. She had always loved going surfing with her uncle. She put her swimming suit on and took her bag quickly that she had prepared the night before and went outside to wait. She jumped up and down with joy when she saw her uncle’s red jeep turn the corner down her street.
Uncle Mark got out of the car and helped Betty get in. “Are you ready ” he asked. “Yes!” replied Betty. Uncle Mark could see the excitement in her face. Suddenly he said seriously, “well, before we go, I have to let you know that a shark appeared recently where we’re going to surf today.” Scared and shocked, Betty couldn’t say a word. “Haha! I’m kidding you, “Uncle Mark burst out laughing. Betty laughed too. She knew Uncle Mark liked teasing others. “Let’s go and have some breakfast, I know just the place,” Uncle Mark said. They went to a breakfast shop and ate some tacos (炸玉米饼).
After breakfast the two of them went down to Pacific Beach and got their surfboards ready. “First you have to wax (打蜡) the bottom,” explained Uncle Mark. “I know. I’ve watched you do it before!” Betty said as she took the wax from Uncle Mark’s hand. It took about 15 minutes to wax the bottom of their boards. When Betty finished, Uncle Mark looked it over to make sure it was done well. “Nice job, Betty, you wax your board like a true surfer.”
Finally, they were ready to get into the water. They carried their boards down to the beach and went out into the water. Betty was overly excited and tried to rush to catch a wave. Predictably, she crashed and had to start over. Next was her uncle’s turn. He stood up on his first try and smoothly surfed the wave before jumping into the water. Betty cheered for her uncle’s perfect run.
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。
All of a sudden, Betty felt something touching the bottom of her foot.
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“Help! Help!” Betty screamed in horror.
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【答案】范文
All of a sudden, Betty felt something touching the bottom of her foot. Failing to resist the impulse of curiosity, she lowered her glance. Within a second, her cheeks paled, and a chill swept over her body. A set of crimson and fierce eyes came into her sight. A shark, its tail shaking, its jaws clicking, made a leap from the sea and afterwards dove back into the water. Picturing the shark teeth tore meat off her leg, Betty felt a sinking in her heart, and her heart in her throat.
“Help! Help!” Betty screamed in horror. No reply. All was silence. The wave of the Pacific Ocean rose, tightening her throat, making it more and more hard to breathe. “God bless,” she prayed desperately with quivering lips. Before the consciousness was lost totally, a familiar voice broke the dead silence. It was Uncle Mark who swam close in a rush, grasped Betty firmly with one hand, and dragged her toward the beach. With the tide gently rolling to her feet, Betty, sitting in the sand felt the wave of relief swept across the beach.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Betty和叔叔一起去海滩冲浪，结果在海里Betty遇到了鲨鱼，非常害怕。幸亏叔叔及时赶到，救了Betty。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“突然，Betty感到有什么东西在碰她的脚底”可知，第一段可描写Betty发现鲨鱼内心十分害怕。
②由第二段首句内容“‘救命!救命！’Betty惊恐地尖叫起来”可知，第二段可描写Betty求救以及被叔叔救起的经过。
2.续写线索：发现鲨鱼——Betty害怕——Betty尖叫——感到绝望——叔叔赶到——Betty得救
3.词汇激活
行为类
突然：all of a sudden /suddenly
撕下：tear off/ rip down
尖叫：scream/ shout
情绪类
害怕：in horror / with fear
如释重负：feel the wave of relief /be relieved
【点睛】[高分句型1] Failing to resist the impulse of curiosity, she lowered her glance. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] Before the consciousness was lost totally, a familiar voice broke the dead silence. (运用了before引导时间状语从句)大理州民族中学2023-2024学年上学期期中考试试卷
高二英语
考试时间120分钟 满分150分
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，井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。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What will the woman probably do next
A. Buy a phone.
B. Repair her phone.
C. Show the best phone.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where does the woman come from
A. Singapore. B. China. C. Britain.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
How does the man sound
A. Worried. B. Curious. C. Casual.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What time is it now
A. 4:00. B. 3:30. C. 3:10.
5. 此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why did the man come back home
A. To get his wallet.
B. To get his passport.
C. To get his plane ticket.
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 did the man draw
A. A yard. B. A tree. C. A panda.
7. What does the woman plan to do this winter
A. See pandas in person.
B. Visit her grandpa.
C. Plant some trees.
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 the hospital. B. In the restaurant. C. In the cinema.
9. With whom does the woman come
A. Her mother. B. Her brother. C. Her friend.
10. What is probably the man’s mother
A. A cook. B. An actress. 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】
11. What is the price of the cup
A. 10 yuan. B. 15 yuan. C. 20 yuan.
12. What does the woman advise the man to do
A. Lower the price of the cup.
B. Give her money back.
C. Change his service attitude.
13. Which word best describes the woman
A. Honest. B. Impolite. C. Careless.
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】
14. What is the woman doing at first
A. Talking about her experiences.
B. Sharing a piece of news.
C. Reading a book about pets.
15. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Brother and sister. B. Mother and son. C. Classmates.
16. Where will the woman go first
A. To the pet shop.
B. To the post office.
C. To the grocery store.
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 most important thing when planning a garden
A. Growing what one loves.
B. Picking the right soil.
C. Choosing the location of the garden.
18. How many things do people need to plan before starting a garden
A. 5. B. 4. C. 3.
19. What is the advantage of growing from young plants
A. They’re less expensive.
B. They grow more easily.
C. Their fruits will grow big enough.
20. What does the speaker suggest people do in the end
A. Plant right before the growing season.
B. Ask an expert for the right soil.
C. Enjoy the process of planting.
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
Universities are working harder than ever to attract prospective students to their campuses. One of their main strategies is to upgrade on-campus accommodations and attract students with the promise of resort-style living.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology-Simmons Hall
MIT is home to Simmons Hall, the beloved freshman dorm that offers beautiful views of Cambridge, a two-story movie theater, and a ball pit designed to provide stress mon areas are equipped with TVs and gaming systems, and the in-house dining hall and late night café come in handy for students pulling those occasional all-nighters. 62% of Simmons residents live in single rooms, so students can enjoy their privacy while still staying connected to the spirited Simmons community.
University of Cincinnati-Morgens Hall
The University of Cincinnati’s recently restored Morgens Hall boasts floor-to-ceiling views and luxury apartment-style living. These 2-person, 3-person, and 8-person rooms feature full kitchens, huge closets, and plenty of storage space. The entire building is full of neat tricks, from windows that darken with the touch of a button to eco-friendly heating and cooling technology.
Pomona College-Dialynas & Sontag Hall
Small liberal arts school Pomona College has not one but two of the best college dorms. Dialynas Hall and Sontag Hall, both constructed in 2011, gained national praise for their energy efficient design and are beloved by students for their modern look. Students live in suite-style rooms in arrangements of three to six bedrooms. There’s a drop-down movie screen, a rooftop garden and playing field for pick-up games. Students can learn more about their dorm’s sustainable design by spending time in the in-house eco-classrooms.
21. Which dorm is better for a student longing for privacy
A. Simmons hall. B. Morgens Hall. C. Dialynas Hall. D. Sontag Hall.
22. What do Morgens Hall and Dialynas & Sontag Hall have in common
A. They are big-sized. B. They help to save money.
C. They have TVs in the walls. D. They are environmentally-friendly.
23. Why do these colleges try to improve their student dorms
A. To promote low-carbon lifestyle. B. To make campuses more inviting.
C. To test energy-efficient buildings. D. To encourage game-based learning.
B
Benjamin Alexander, a 38-year-old man from Northampton shire, became the first athlete to represent Jamaica in an alpine skiing event (高山滑雪) at the Winter Olympics.
But his story started in 2015. When he saw friends did the sport so skillfully, he was in awe and decided to take a ski lesson.” That first time, I fell 27 times on the way down the hill. I think a lot of people would have given up at that point.” “But I kind of just took that as the baseline. If I can aim for falling less than 27 times on the next hill, then I am progressing.”
However it wasn’t until two years later that Benjamin considered seriously competing in the sport. “In 2018, I went to the Winter Olympics as a spectator,” he said. “I noticed that there were only three athletes representing Jamaica. I found that very strange since my mother country is a powerhouse full of athletes in the summer game. So coming into 2019, I just had a plan to say, ‘Let’s see if this crazy idea of going to the Olympics is even possible. Let’s just go and ski for a little while and see what happens.’” he said.
Alexander has no full-time coach. He built a support network that included Stokes and the US skier Gordon Gray, who called Alexander’s technique “terrible” but thought his lack of fear would give him an advantage in competition. A strategic approach and fearless technique have led the engineering graduate and former DJ not only to make sporting history but find success as a black athlete in a historically white sport. Alexander bills himself as a “reinvention expert” and has used skills learned in his other careers to develop his pursuit of skiing success. “I’ve been to 67 countries. I’ve spent a lot of my life on the road.” he said. “I’ve always loved to travel and a big part of my previous role as a DJ was getting myself out there, marketing myself in the right way, figuring out ways to get into venues, clubs and festivals that I wanted to perform at.”
24. What made Benjamin decide to compete in Olympics
A. His love for his motherland. B. His friends’ encouragement.
C. His desire to change his life. D. His enthusiasm for alpine skiing.
25. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The challenges Benjamin met. B. The advantages Benjamin has.
C. The way of Benjamin’s training. D. The reason behind Benjamin’s success.
26. What can we learn from Benjamin Alexander
A. Better late than never. B. Failure is the mother of success.
C. Never judge a book by its cover. D. Nothing is impossible to a willing heart.
27. In which column will you read this passage on the Internet
A. Entertainment. B. Health. C. Sports. D. Culture.
C
For years, learning to speak Cantonese was not that hard in San Francisco. It is a place where Cantonese speakers from South China have moved for over 150 years. But now, there is fear that the Cantonese language and culture might not survive present social changes. Cantonese is spoken by some 85 million people worldwide. In comparison, there are around 1 billion Mandarin (or Putonghua) speakers.
In Britain, as in the U. S., most schools that offer Chinese usually teach Mandarin. As a result, many families are struggling to find ways to pass on their Cantonese language and culture. Ceci Pang runs classes for children at Rainbow Seeds Cantonese School in London. “Many parents want their kids to be able to communicate with their grandparents,” she said. “It’s just so hard here, there are so few learning resources and lots of parents get upset. That’s usually the point the parents come to me.”
In China, there are Cantonese television programs as well as Cantonese announcements on public transport. In Hong Kong, however, Cantonese remains the city’s top language. It is used by 90 percent of the population according to an assistant professor at the Education University of Hong Kong.
It is a different story in the U. S. The teaching of Cantonese has decreased somewhat, including in San Francisco, a city that has drawn many Cantonese speakers over the years. The San Francisco school system has Cantonese and Mandarin programs for younger students. But in high school, Mandarin is the only Chinese language available. This spring, some independent Chinese schools are helping to teach the language as Cantonese-speaking communities grow. Aleyda Poe has been managing the Cantonese kindergarten at Merit Chinese School in Plano, Texas, for more than 10 years. Poe put her two sons in the school so that they could learn about Cantonese language and culture. Now, she is helping other families do the same.
28. What are the Cantonese speakers worried about
A. Survival of Cantonese language and culture. B. Increasing social changes in San Francisco.
C. More and more Mandarin speakers worldwide. D. Less Cantonese speakers in South China.
29. How does Ceci Pang help to handle Cantonese learning in London
A. By visiting and talking with local families. B. By organizing language classes for kids
C By reducing Chinese culture teaching at schools D. By using unlimited online resources
30. What is implied about Cantonese learning both in China and the U. S.
A. San Francisco is a city with the most Cantonese learners
B. Cantonese is learnt by 90 percent of the population in China
C. Learning resources and opportunities are limited in the U. S.
D. There are no Cantonese learning programs in San Francisco
31. Which can be the suitable title for the text
A. Importance to improve Cantonese learning globally.
B. Current status of Cantonese learning overseas
C. A brief introduction to Cantonese learning history in U. S.
D. Debates between Cantonese and Mandarin learning
D
After traveling more than seven months in space, Tianwen 1 is one step closer to Mars! Tianwen 1, China’s first Mars probe (探测器), successfully entered Mars orbit (轨道) in February, according to the China National Space Administration (CNSA). It will stay in orbit for about three months before landing on the red planet.
A small step on the red planet will be a big step for human beings. Humans have launched 46 Mars exploration missions since October 1960, but only 19 of them have been successful, according to China Daily. It’s China’s first spacecraft to Mars, and the missions are rather ambitious. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve “orbiting, landing, and roving (环绕，着陆，巡视)” all in one journey, which will make the country the world’s first to achieve all three goals with one probe, mission scientists said.
Among the three tasks, touchdown on the red planet is the most difficult. The result mainly depends on the “breathtaking (惊险的) seven minutes” to make sure Tianwen 1 land safely, according to the Global Times.
February was Mars month. NASA’s Perseverance Rover (毅力号火星车) landed on Mars on Feb 19, and China’s Tianwen 1 and United Arab Emirates’ Hope Probe have arrived within orbit of the red planet. Although the three countries started their Mars journeys at almost the same time, their missions vary. Hope Probe successfully entered the orbit of Mars on Feb 9. Perseverance will collect samples (样品) of rock and soil for further research. Tianwen 1’s ultimate goal is to land a rover on Mars in May or June, and it will carry out scientific research on Mars’ soil, environment, water and so on.
“When we step into the far planets of the solar system, the magnitude (量) of the resources and timeline required will take global action,” a US official said, highlighting (强调) the importance of international cooperation (合作) in space.
32. Tianwen 1 aims to achieve ________ to set a record in Mars exploration.
A. landing a rover on the red planet
B bringing back samples from Mars
C. staying in orbit around Mars for months
D. orbiting, landing and roving with one probe
33. What’s the biggest challenge that Tianwen 1 is facing in space
A. Achieving a safe landing.
B. Lack (缺乏) of the resources and timeline.
C. Collecting samples of rock and soil.
D. Completing entering the orbit of Mars.
34. What can we learn about Tianwen 1
A. It is expected to land on Mars in May or June.
B. It will spend 10 months preparing for its landing.
C. It’s one of the 46 successful Mars exploration missions.
D. It’s the world’s first probe to enter the orbit around Mars.
35. What can we infer (推测) from the US official’s words in the last paragraph
A. Space exploration calls for global cooperation.
B. There are risks (危险) in exploring other planets.
C Tianwen 1 will reach other planets besides Mars.
D. Exploring space takes considerable (相当大的) time and resources.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
Impolite cellphone users are anywhere where there’s a cellphone signal. ____36____. Could that be you Follow our expert phone rules to avoid being rude and annoying.
Know where not to use your phone. ____37____, so avoid talking on your cellphone or having it ring while in such places as hospitals, libraries and movie theaters. Turn you phone off if necessary.
Don’t talk too loudly. When in public, try not to raise your voice while on the phone. Generally you don’t have to shout on the phone to be heard on the other end. In fact, doing so often makes it harder for you to be understood. ____38____.
Don’t use your phone when having a meal with someone. If possible, turn it off. If you’re waiting for an important call, let the person you’re with know beforehand (事先) that you’re expecting a call that you’ll need to take. ____39____. If you have to, step away but don’t stay away any longer than a bathroom break.
____40____. When you’re in an enclosed space, or you can’t put yourself 10 feet out of everyone’s way, it’s inappropriate (不适当的) to talk but it’s potentially acceptable to receive and send text messages. But you’d better not text while doing anything that requires you to be focused.
A. Learn to text
B. Focus on your messages
C. Some places are inappropriate for cellphone usage
D. Limit phone use during gatherings with your friends
E. Try not to hold a phone conversation at table
F. In addition, shouting on the phone disturbs people around you
G. Most people who are impolite don’t even realize what they’re doing
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
A team of volunteers in the UK rescued a dog in a very unusual way, using a drone (无人机) and a sausage.
Millie, a lovely and pretty dog _____41_____ while she was out for a walk in Hampshire, near the southern coast of England.
After she was seen running on busy roads, her _____42_____, Emma Oakes, contacted the Denmead Drone Search and Rescue (DDSAR) for _____43_____.
Millie was _____44_____ found in a wetland by the coast, at risk of drowning as the tides filled different parts of the area with _____45_____. Police officers, members of the coast guard and volunteers _____46_____ to get to her on kayaks (橡皮艇) and on foot while the DDSAR _____47_____ a drone to follow her. But they were all _____48_____.
After three days of trying to rescue Millie, the team thought of _____49_____ a sausage from a drone to try to help her get to _____50_____. “It was a crazy idea,” said the DDSAR’s Chris Taylor, speaking to The Guardian. But they decided to try anyway. With the help of a local woman who gave them sausages and even _____51_____ the sausages, the team hanged one in front of Millie, who _____52_____ it to higher ground. However, after taking a _____53_____ of the sausage, Millie ran away again. It took two more days before she finally ran into the _____54_____ of her owner.
Emma said it was _____55_____ to finally have Millie home, and she was very thankful to all the volunteers for their hard work.
41. A. fell ill B. came back C. ran away D. turned around
42. A. mother B. owner C. coach D. teacher
43. A. explanation B. advice C. information D. help
44. A. then B. still C. only D. now
45. A. water B. sand C. sea D. food
46. A. happened B. rushed C. tried D. learned
47. A. hired B. used C. borrowed D. expected
48. A. terrible B. unforgettable C. unsuccessful D. illegal
49. A. selling B. getting C. eating D. hanging
50. A. satisfaction B. safety C. happiness D. peace
51. A. cooked B. loaded C. washed D. threw
52. A. lifted B. spread C. raised D. followed
53. A. note B. bite C. view D. photo
54. A. drone B. eyes C. arms D. kayaks
55. A. fantastic B. disappointing C. natural D. proud
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。
A white winter in Beijing is nothing new. The city is_____56_____(frequent) enveloped (包裹) in snow over the colder months. However, the snowfall last weekend led_____57_____a unique combination of the seasons and a contrast of colours.
Famous places, especially with unique____58____(nature) beauty, were blanketed with a layer of snow and visitors. Camera in hand and braving the cold, I headed off to two of my favourite scenic_____59_____(spot).
My first stop was Jingshan Park. The artificial park_____60_____was built in the Ming Dynasty offered remarkable views of the Forbidden City. The coating of snow, contrasting with the colours of the autumn leaves and ancient structures only added to its____61____(elegant) and mystery. It is a view I_____62_____(see) countless times over the past decade and remains one of my favourite in the city.
Next stop was Xiangshan Park,_____63_____(date) back to the Jin Dynasty. There was a significant increase in_____64_____number of visitors. People traveled from all over China______65______(witness) the tree-covered hillsides transforming from their rich summery greens into yellows and reds like a blanket of fire. This created a picture I wouldn’t soon forget.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 （满分15分）
66. 请以“Can Money Buy Happiness ”(金钱能买来幸福吗？)为题写一篇议论文，可从以下内容论述：
(1)有人认为金钱是幸福之本（source of happiness）；
(2)也有人认为金钱是万恶之源（root of all evil）；
(3)你的看法。
注意：（1）开头已给出,请直接论述你的观点；(2) 词数80左右； (3)可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Can Money Buy Happiness
Different people have different opinions. Some think money is everything, while others hold the opposite.
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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。
It was a Sunday morning. Betty woke up earlier than usual. She couldn’t sleep any longer because she was so excited that her uncle Mark was taking her to the beach. She had always loved going surfing with her uncle. She put her swimming suit on and took her bag quickly that she had prepared the night before and went outside to wait. She jumped up and down with joy when she saw her uncle’s red jeep turn the corner down her street.
Uncle Mark got out of the car and helped Betty get in. “Are you ready ” he asked. “Yes!” replied Betty. Uncle Mark could see the excitement in her face. Suddenly he said seriously, “well, before we go, I have to let you know that a shark appeared recently where we’re going to surf today.” Scared and shocked, Betty couldn’t say a word. “Haha! I’m kidding you, “Uncle Mark burst out laughing. Betty laughed too. She knew Uncle Mark liked teasing others. “Let’s go and have some breakfast, I know just the place,” Uncle Mark said. They went to a breakfast shop and ate some tacos (炸玉米饼).
After breakfast the two of them went down to Pacific Beach and got their surfboards ready. “First you have to wax (打蜡) the bottom,” explained Uncle Mark. “I know. I’ve watched you do it before!” Betty said as she took the wax from Uncle Mark’s hand. It took about 15 minutes to wax the bottom of their boards. When Betty finished, Uncle Mark looked it over to make sure it was done well. “Nice job, Betty, you wax your board like a true surfer.”
Finally, they were ready to get into the water. They carried their boards down to the beach and went out into the water. Betty was overly excited and tried to rush to catch a wave. Predictably, she crashed and had to start over. Next was her uncle’s turn. He stood up on his first try and smoothly surfed the wave before jumping into the water. Betty cheered for her uncle’s perfect run.
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。
All of a sudden, Betty felt something touching the bottom of her foot.
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“Help! Help!” Betty screamed in horror.
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