北仑中学2023学年第一学期高二年级期中考试
英语试卷
选择题部分
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，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。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the restaurant’s specialty
A. American food. B. Italian food. C. Thai food.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】M: There’s a new restaurant downtown, called The Sweet Life.
W: Oh, I hadn’t heard of it. What do they sell
M: They’ve got a bit of everything but they specialize in Italian food.
W: Oh, I prefer American food and Thai food, to be honest.
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Why is the man here
A. To have an interview. B. To make an inquiry. C. To visit the woman.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Good morning, sir. How can I help you
M: I’d like to meet Mr. Sarkar, the General Manager of the Fans Division.
W: May I have your name
M: My name is Ravi Das. I am here to ask how to join the company.
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What is the woman most excited about
A. Seeing sharks. B. Going to the beach. C. Staying with her relatives.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I’m going for a vacation for two weeks.
M: Where to
W: I'm staying with my aunt in South Africa in her lovely house. I’m looking forward to catching up with the family more than anything else, even going to the beach.
M: Enjoy your holiday. Be careful of sharks!
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Where are the speakers
A. At a bus stop. B. In a car. C. On a bus.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: You can have my seat. I’m getting off at the next stop.
W: That’s nice of you. There are never enough seats here.
M: Well, it’s more convenient than looking for a parking space.
W: I suppose. I usually drive, but I had car trouble today.
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What are the speakers talking about
A. Why the electricity bill went up.
B. Where they can pay the electricity bill.
C. How they can reduce the electricity usage.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: I’m wondering if we can save money on our electricity bills.
M: Has it gone up
W: Yes, it has. I think we can save electricity in a few different ways. I found this helpful guide online. We can have a try.
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 is the woman doing
A. Reserving a room. B. Checking into a hotel. C. Packing her luggage.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Walk in a park. B. Have dinner. C. Go to a bank.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】W: I reserved a room for three nights, but it turns out I’m going to have to stay four.
M: That shouldn’t be a problem. Here’s your key——Room 107. Do you have any luggage
W: Just this suitcase. You know, it’s so nice and warm out. I thought I’d go for a walk now before dinner. Is there a park near here
M: Yes. Just go down to the comer, where you’ll see a bank. Take a left onto Main Street, and you’ll see the park right in front of you.
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. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. Interviewer and interviewee.
C Manager and technician.
9. How many candidates are there for the position
A. Two. B. Four. C. Six.
10. What does the woman ask
A. What the job requirements are.
B. Where the interview will be held.
C. Whether the equipment is ready.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. C
【解析】
【原文】M: Have you seen the final version of the interview schedule for the position
W: No, I haven’t.
M: Well, we’ll be interviewing four people——all with previous working experience——and two of those candidates will be interviewed online.
W: In that case, has the equipment been set up in Room 102
M: Yes, everything is ready. The person we’re interviewing at eleven o’clock lives overseas, in China, so hopefully we’ll have a good Internet connection for that one.
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. How does Martin find the atmosphere of the art studio
A. Friendly. B. Inspiring. C. Stressful.
12. What does Sarah need to do
A. Meet new people. B. Develop new skills. C. Find a way to relax.
13. Who teaches the beginners’ class
A. Ms. Thompson. B. Ms. Brown. C. Ms. Johnson.
【答案】11. B 12. C 13. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Martin, do you still attend painting classes at the art studio downtown, next to Ms. Brown’s little cafe
M: I do, Marta. I love it. The atmosphere there will lift up spirits. The large windows, natural light and the smell of coffee.W: You’ve been creating beautiful artwork, and Sarah’s looking for something creative to do. She’s stressed and needs something to help her relax.
M: Oh. I could recommend once-a-week beginners’ class to develop her skills. The instructor, Ms. Thompson, is really patient and understanding. Her sister-in-law, Ms. Johnson, teaches sculpture in the same building. Their classes are very sociable.
W: That sounds perfect.
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 worried about
A. The popularity of the topic.
B. The limited time for the presentation.
C. The amount of information to prepare.
15. What is the first main point of the presentation
A. Ways of helping bees.
B. The importance of bees.
C. Problems affecting bees today.
16. What is Mr. Lee
A. A teacher. B. An assistant. C. A reporter.
17. What’s advised to be added to the presentation by the man
A. Diagrams. B. Statistics. C. Photos.
【答案】14. B 15. B 16. A 17. C
【解析】
【原文】W: OK, so our topic for the presentation is bees. How many main points do we have
M: Three.
W: There’s a lot of information, but we only have eight minutes.
M: I think we can organize the whole presentation around our three main points.
W: Should we start by showing that bees are an important natural resource They help plants reproduce. Without bees, a lot of crops would be more expensive to grow.
M: Let's make that clear so people understand why we all need bees.
W: Now, I found a report that says a lot of bees are dying right now. The report has a lot of statistics about population numbers. Should we use that
M: Well, I’m worried those statistics might be confusing. Mr. Lee said we have to show that we’ve done some research, and that’s important for our grades.
W: OK. Maybe we could just put some of the statistics in a diagram.
M: Let's do that. And we could show some photos of bees.
W: Good idea.
M: So for the last part, I made a list of what people can do to help bees.
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】
18. Which department is recently established
A. History. B. Business. C. Economics.
19. How will the program help with the course fees
A. It offers students loans.
B. Students can get discounts.
C. The experts offer the funds.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To do a promotion of a program.
B. To explain how to register for the course.
C. To emphasize the importance of education.
【答案】18. C 19. A 20. A
【解析】
【原文】W: We are excited to launch our new education program, providing accessible and high-quality education to all.The program offers a wide range of courses, from mathematics to history, business, and even a new economics department, taught by experienced educators.Courses range from S50 to barriers, we offer financial assistance covering up to 50% of the course fees. Our team of experts is available to help you apply. You don’t have to repay the money until you’ve got a stable job, so you can focus on your studies and achieve your goals.Our goal is to help students learn flexibly and grow without worrying about costs. If you want to learn, grow, and achieve your dreams, our program is here for you. Register today and join the thousands of students. Thank you for your attention, and we look forward to seeing you in our classrooms soon.
第二部分 阅读理解 (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，从每题所给的从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中出最佳选项。
A
The Horizontal Oak: A life in Nature
By Poly Pullar,
Growing up in a remote region of the Scottish Highlands, Polly Pullar’s childhood was pleasant, simple, and peaceful. But the wild beauty formed a backdrop to a series of major family tragedies. This is the story of how she rebuilt her life from the ground up, supported by the natural world around her.
Wildlife Walks
By Charlotte Varela,
Bloomsbury, ￡16.99
Take a walk through the Wildlife Trusts’ nature reserves with this handy guide that showcases some of our nation’s best forests, moors, woodlands and coastal locations. Each walk includes a description of the site, instructions on how to get there, available facilities and the route’s walking time.
Where the Seals Sing
By Susan Richardson,
William Collins, ￡20
Having long been fascinated by seals, Susan Richardson sets out to follow their pupping season (繁殖季). As she journeys from Cornwall to Norfolk, she learns more about these mystical creatures, while sharing personal stories about the comforting role they have played during times of grief or anxiety in her own life.
In the Name of Plants
By Sandra Knapp,
University of Chicago Press, ￡20
Botanist Sandra Knapp digs into the stories behind plant names, exploring the people who have been immortalized (使永生), from Benjamin Franklin to Lady Gaga. The 30 plants inside are accompanied by botanical drawings from the Natural History Museum.
21. Which of the books does not involve a story
A. The Horizontal Oak: A Life in Nature B. Wildlife Walks
C. Where the Seals Sing D. In the Name of Plants
22. What can be inferred from the text
A. There are probably plants named after Lady Gaga.
B. Susan Richardson introduces seals’ life in her book.
C. Polly Pullar offers readers a tourist guide of Scottish Highlands.
D. You can read Charlotte Varela’s book if you want to visit nature reserves by car.
23. Where can we most probably read the text？
A. A geographic textbook. B. A travel brochure.
C. A magazine on wildlife. D. A website about plants.
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要向我们介绍了四本书，包括书的作者、内容及售价。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。根据“The Horizontal Oak: A Life in Nature”部分关键句“This is the story of how she rebuilt her life from the ground up, supported by the natural world around her.”（这是她如何在周围自然世界的支持下，从头开始重建生活的故事。）可知，The Horizontal Oak: A Life in Nature包含了故事；根据“Where the Seals Sing”部分关键句“As she journeys from Cornwall to Norfolk, she learns more about these mystical creatures, while sharing personal stories about the comforting role they have played during times of grief or anxiety in her own life.”（当她从康沃尔到诺福克旅行时，她了解了更多关于这些神秘生物的知识，同时分享了自己的故事，讲述了它们在自己生活中悲伤或焦虑时所起的安慰作用。）可知，Where the Seals Sing也包含了故事；根据“In the Name of Plants”部分关键句“Botanist Sandra Knapp digs into the stories behind plant names, exploring the people who have been immortalized (使永生), from Benjamin Franklin to Lady Gaga.”（植物学家桑德拉·克纳普深入挖掘植物名称背后的故事，探索从本杰明·富兰克林到Lady Gaga的不朽人物。）可知，In the Name of Plants也包含了故事。只有Wildlife Walks这本书中并没有提到包含故事，由此可知，Wildlife Walks不包含故事。故选B项。
【22题详解】
推理判断题。根据“In the Name of Plants”部分关键句“Botanist Sandra Knapp digs into the stories behind plant names, exploring the people who have been immortalized (使永生), from Benjamin Franklin to Lady Gaga.”（植物学家桑德拉·克纳普深入挖掘植物名称背后故事，探索从本杰明·富兰克林到Lady Gaga等不朽人物。）可知，植物学家桑德拉·克纳普深入挖掘植物名称背后的故事，这些故事与本杰明·富兰克林和Lady Gaga等著名人物有关，由此可推断出，可能有以Lady Gaga命名的植物。故选A项。
【23题详解】
推理判断题。文章介绍了四本书，结合书名“The Horizontal Oak: A life in Nature(水平的橡树：大自然中的生活)”、“Wildlife Walks(野生动物散步)”、“Where the Seals Sing(海豹歌唱的地方)”和“In the Name of Plants(以植物的名义)”以及书中内容介绍可知，这四本书与自然环境或自然界的动植物有关，由此可推断出，我们最有可能在一本关于野生生物的杂志上读到这篇文章。故选C项。
B
I arrived home from work, my mind racing. I was scheduled to perform an experiment using a pricey piece of equipment, but I had spent the whole day worrying about the experiment which was on the top of my agenda (日程), and I amazingly longed to shut off my anxious thoughts. So after dinner, I made a cup of hot chocolate, stretched myself on my sofa, and opened a page. Almost instantly, my mind left behind the details of experimental design and stepped into a land of monsters, magic dust, and man-like bears comprising a wonderful world distinct (不同的) from my daily life. It was exactly what I needed.
Growing up, I was virtually never a big fan of novels. My classmates would be crazy about the latest Harry Potter book, while my copy sat collecting dust on a shelf. Instead, I would choose to read through the reference books related to my academic fields for better grades. After I started graduate school, extracurricular reading didn’t appeal to me at all but I spent most of my time on campus digesting research papers and textbooks and my mind couldn’t handle processing fact-filled nonfiction books at home, too. So I knew that I needed to find a way to enjoy reading again.
To help me stick with it, I made a New Year’s resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year. The result was an almost instant appreciation of fiction, along with many unexpected results including ones that have benefited my schoolwork.
What surprised me the most was how much I learned. Some of the best books I read were historical fictional stories happening in a realistic historical setting. I learned about life in different countries, as well as struggles people there faced during difficult periods in their histories. The books have helped me build sympathy and understanding, with an unexpected benefit: I’ve started to think more deeply about the diversity of issues in the scientific community and could serve it, heart and soul.
24. What did the author do to wipe out the anxiety
A. He drowned it in chocolate. B. He conducted an experiment.
C. He slept on the sofa leisurely. D. He escaped into a fantasy world.
25. What does the author mean by the underlined part in paragraph 2
A. Reading novels was a waste of time.
B. Reading a good book was time well spent.
C. He was too busy to take good care of his books.
D. The Harry Potter book wasn’t as good as expected.
26. How did the New Year’s resolution benefit the author
A. More sympathy went out to him.
B. His moral values were strengthened.
C. He learned much about religious diversity.
D. He gained new insight into his academic fields.
27. What’s the best title of the text
A. Reading: A Lifelong Hobby B. The Power of Research Papers
C. Novels: Love at Second Sight D. The Benefits of History Reading
【答案】24. D 25. A 26. D 27. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述的是作者的阅读之旅，随着作者对阅读的投入，作者也真正爱上了阅读。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“So after dinner, I made a cup of hot chocolate, stretched myself on my sofa, and opened a page. Almost instantly, my mind left behind the details of experimental design and stepped into a land of monsters, magic dust, and man-like bears comprising a wonderful world distinct(不同的) from my daily life. It was exactly what I needed. (晚饭后，我泡了一杯热巧克力，躺在沙发上伸伸懒腰，打开了一页书。顷刻之间，我的思绪离开了实验设计的细节，进入了一个充满怪物、魔尘和像人一样的熊的世界，这是一个与我日常生活截然不同的奇妙世界。这正是我所需要的。)”可知，作者消除自己焦虑的方法就是打开一本书，沉浸到一个幻想的世界之中。故选D项。
【25题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线句子下一句“Instead, I would choose to read through the reference books related to my academic fields for better grades. (相反，我会选择阅读与我的学科相关的参考书，以获得更好的成绩。)”可知，作者不是不阅读，而是只会阅读与自己学科相关的参考书。由此可知，作者是觉得阅读诸如《哈利波特》这样的小说浪费时间。故选A项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The books have helped me build sympathy and understanding, with an unexpected benefit: I’ve started to think more deeply about the diversity of issues in the scientific community and could serve it, heart and soul. (这些书帮助我建立了同情和理解，带来了一个意想不到的好处：我开始更深入地思考科学界问题的多样性，并可以全心全意地为之服务。)”可推知，作者所阅读的书让他对自己的学科有了新的见解和看法。故选D项。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段和第二段可知，作者只会阅读和自己学科相关的书籍，希望自己能取得更好的成绩。根据文章第三段“To help me stick with it, I made a New Year’s resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year. The result was an almost instant appreciation of fiction, along with many unexpected results including ones that have benefited my schoolwork. (为了帮助我坚持下去，我制定了一个新年计划：一整年每个月读两本小说。结果是，我几乎立刻就对小说产生了欣赏，还有许多意想不到的结果，包括一些对我的学业有益的结果。)”可知，作者开始阅读小说之后有了许多意想不到的结果。由此可知，C项Novels: Love at Second Sight(小说：一见钟情)适合作本文最佳标题。故选C项。
C
Young children are significantly more likely than adults to have their opinions influenced by robots, according to a new research. The study, conducted at the University of Plymouth, compared how adults and children respond to an identical task when in the presence of both their peers (同龄人) and robots.
It showed that while adults regularly have their opinions influenced by peers, something also demonstrated in previous studies, they are largely able to resist(抵制) being persuaded by robots. However, children aged between seven and nine were more likely to give the same responses as the robots, even if they were obviously incorrect.
The study asks people to look at a screen showing four lines and say which two match in length. When alone, people almost never make a mistake but when doing the experiment with others, they tend to follow what others are saying.
When children were alone in the room in this research, they scored 87% on the test, but when the robots join in their score drops to 75%. And of the wrong answers, 74% matched those of the robot.
Professor Belpaeme said, “People often follow the opinions of others and we’ve known for a long time that it is hard to resist taking over views and opinions of people around us. But as robots will soon be found in the home and the workplace, we were wondering if people would follow robots.”
“What our results show is that adults do not follow what the robots are saying. But when we did the experiment with children, they did. It shows children can perhaps have more of an affinity (亲和力) with robots than adults, which does pose the question: What if robots were to suggest, for example, what products to buy or what to think ”
28. What did the adults do when staying with robots
A. They totally accepted the robots’ suggestions.
B. They tried to persuade robots to resist them.
C. They generally refused the robots’ effects.
D. They usually compared robots with their children.
29. Why did some children make more mistakes in the experiment
A. Because robots in the presence made mistakes.
B. Because children were not as clever as the adults.
C. Because robots reflected better than human beings.
D. Because children wanted to affect the robots on purpose.
30. What is Professor Belpaeme’s attitude towards the result of the experiment
A. He is optimistic about the result. B. He doubts the result of the research.
C. He doesn’t care about the result. D. He is worried about the future.
31. What should be followed after the last paragraph
A. What is the meaning of the research
B. What will be done to solve the problem
C. What should adults do to avoid the problem
D. Why are children more likely to be influenced
【答案】28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍一项新研究表明，幼儿的观点明显比成年人更容易受到机器人的影响。普利茅斯大学(University of Plymouth)进行的这项研究比较了成年人和儿童在同龄人和机器人在场的情况下对同一项任务的反应。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“It showed that while adults regularly have their opinions influenced by peers, something also demonstrated in previous studies, they are largely able to resist(抵制) being persuaded by robots.（研究表明，尽管成年人的观点经常受到同龄人的影响(这一点在之前的研究中也得到了证实)，但他们在很大程度上能够抵制机器人的说服。）”可知，当和机器人呆在一起时，成年人他们普遍拒绝机器人的影响。故选C。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“However, children aged between seven and nine were more likely to give the same responses as the robots, even if they were obviously incorrect. （然而，7到9岁的孩子更有可能给出与机器人相同的回答，即使他们明显是错误的。）”可知，有些孩子在实验中犯了更多的错误，是因为机器人在现场会犯错。故选A。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“People often follow the opinions of others and we’ve known for a long time that it is hard to resist taking over views and opinions of people around us. But as robots will soon be found in the home and the workplace, we were wondering if people would follow robots.（人们经常会听从别人的意见，我们早就知道，很难拒绝接受周围人的观点和意见。但随着机器人很快就会出现在家庭和工作场所，我们想知道人们是否会跟随机器人。）”根据最后一段“ It shows children can perhaps have more of an affinity (亲和力) with robots than adults, which does pose the question: What if robots were to suggest, for example, what products to buy or what to think ””（这表明，孩子们可能比成年人更喜欢机器人，这确实提出了一个问题:比如，如果机器人建议买什么产品或想什么，会怎么样 ”）可知，Belpaeme教授对实验结果的态度是他担心未来。故选D。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“It shows children can perhaps have more of an affinity (亲和力) with robots than adults, which does pose the question: What if robots were to suggest, for example, what products to buy or what to think （这表明，儿童可能比成年人更喜欢机器人，这就提出了一个问题:比如，如果机器人建议买什么产品或想什么，会怎么样 ）”可知，最后一段之后应该写“如何解决这个问题 ”故选B。
D
Worth nearly $1trn, Facebook is the world’s sixth-most-valuable company. Its revenues have grown by 56% in the past year, and its share price by more than a quarter. Nearly 3bn people use its products every month. Why did such a successful company change its name as Meta
The likely official reason for the rebranding is that the firm has outgrown the social network that Mark Zuckerberg started 17 years ago in a Harvard dorm. Today it includes other social apps (Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) and video hardware (Oculus, Portal). It has launched a digital wallet (Novi) and may yet offer a currency (Diem). Mr Zuckerberg expects people eventually to associate his firm more with the “metaverse”(元字宙), a virtual space for work, play and more, than with social media.
Facebook wouldn’t be the first tech giant to do so. In 2015 Google set up Alphabet, a holding company for the search engine and its many side projects. Under this model, Facebook would become just another app within a wider family, though by far it has been the biggest earner.
There is another possible motive for a makeover. For all its financial success, the Facebook brand has become tarnished. The social network is blamed for fueling everything from teenage anorexia(厌食症) to uprising at the US Capitol. Public trust in it is lower than in most tech giants, and falling. Although two years ago the firm started branding its apps as being “from Facebook”, its new smart glasses, which can record video and take phone calls, feature only the logo of its partner, Ray-Ban. A former employee revealed that Facebook was trying to cover up a drop in young American users.
Mr Zuckerberg himself has been a reason for much of the criticism of Facebook, and of bossy tech firms more generally. As the all-powerful founder, he has a higher profile than his opposite numbers at TikTok, YouTube and other social networks. Normally, a brand facing a reputational crisis might dump its unpopular CEO. But Mr Zuckerberg’s position is immovable, which may explain why he would want to dump the brand instead.
32. Facebook changed its name because________.
A. it wanted people to associate its name with universe
B. it was trying to follow the fashion led by Google
C. it expected to expand its business to a wider range
D. its former name has brought bad reputation to the company
33. What can we know about Facebook
A. It was founded by Zuckerberg in Harvard’s dormitory.
B. It has a positive influence on teenagers’ mind and actions.
C. It is as popular among young people in the US as it was.
D. It produced smart glasses with two companies’ logos on it.
34. What does the underlined word “tarnished” mean in the passage
A. distinguished B. abandoned C. globalized D. spoiled
35. This passage probably appears in________.
A. a science review B. a business magazine
C. a technical report D. the website of Facebook
【答案】32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲述了脸书（Facebook）改名背后的原因。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The likely official reason for the rebranding is that the firm has outgrown the social network that Mark Zuckerberg started 17 years ago in a Harvard dorm.(这一更名可能的官方原因是，该公司已经超越了马克·扎克伯格17年前在哈佛大学宿舍创建的社交网络。)”和“Mr Zuckerberg expects people eventually to associate his firm more with the ‘metaverse’(元字宙), a virtual space for work, play and more, than with social media.(扎克伯格先生预计，人们最终会更多地将他的公司与‘元宇宙’联系起来，元宇宙是一个虚拟的工作、娱乐等的场所，而不只是社交媒体。)”可知，与17年前扎克伯格创建的社交网络相比，该公司发展很快，已经远远超越最初的公司，扎克伯格预计人们将不仅仅使用社交媒体，而会更多地接触可以进行工作、娱乐等的虚拟场所，由此可推测出，目前公司的名称已经不足以涵盖未来的业务，所以才决定更名，以便扩展公司业务范围。故选C。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“The likely official reason for the rebranding is that the firm has outgrown the social network that Mark Zuckerberg started 17 years ago in a Harvard dorm.(这一更名可能的官方原因是，该公司已经超越了马克·扎克伯格17年前在哈佛大学宿舍创建的社交网络。)”可知，扎克伯格于17年前在哈佛大学的宿舍里创建了Facebook。故选A。
【34题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第四段中的“The social network is blamed for fueling everything from teenage anorexia(厌食症) to uprising at the US Capitol. Public trust in it is lower than in most tech giants, and falling. (人们指责这个社交网络煽动了从青少年厌食症到美国国会大厦暴动的一切。公众对它的信任度低于大多数科技巨头，而且正在下降。)”可知，人们指责脸书这个社交网络造成了许多负面的事情，它的公信度下降，由此可推测出，脸书的品牌形象受到了损坏，tarnish意为“玷污，败坏，损坏（名声等）”，与spoil“破坏”意思最接近。故选D。
【35题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Why did such a successful company change its name as Meta (为什么一家如此成功的公司更名为Meta？)”并结合下文内容可知，本文首先用疑问的语气吸引读者对脸书改名原因的兴趣，接下来从公司发展过快、原品牌形象受损和因创始人扎克伯格形象无法撼动才放弃Facebook这个名称三个方面进行了解释，全文用客观的语气进行说明，具体分析了该公司改名的原因，这具有商业性质，由此可推测出，本文最有可能出现在商业杂志上。故选B。
第二节 (共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
My grandparents were always busy with food. My grandmother could pull out the feathers of a chicken in less than half an hour. They picked vegetables from their garden. Animal fat was saved. ____36____ Nearly a decade after my grandmother died, I found myself in a kitchen, pulling out the feathers of a chicken.
It took hours and made my fingers hurt. After an adult life spent buying rather than growing food, as a so-called new farmer, I finally began to understand my grandparents. ____37____
My grandparents’ generation spent a third of their income on food. ____38____ Food is no longer seen as public goods, but as public given resources. The ecological cost of this progress is now clear. The health costs are starting to be noticed.
But until I began talking to the farmers around me, I had not understood the human costs faced by those asked to produce milk sold for less than bottled water. ____39____ Called “ regenerative farming”, it was being driven by a new generation of farmers trying to find a new kind of power in the face of loss of climate change and rising fuel and transport costs.
____40____ Those plants and animals worked together to help the soil become rich again. They kept living roots in the ground all year round, building up the soil’s biology and taking in carbon.
Research has found that regenerative farming not only benefits the land, but profits can be 78% higher than conventional farms.
A. We spend less than a tenth.
B. And any leftover meat was cut up for pies.
C. Regenerative farming is welcomed by thousands of farmers now.
D. I began to understand the work that we took for granted.
E. I realized that keeping a big family was really a big burden for them.
F. New technology helped these farmers raise a diversity of crops and farm animals.
G. Then I came across a farming reform that sought to change this traditional system.
【答案】36. B 37. D 38. A 39. G 40. F
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章介绍了作者通过亲身经历和与农民交谈，逐渐理解了祖父母那一代人对食物的看法和价值观，以及可持续农业的重要性。同时，文章还介绍了再生农业的概念和实践。
【36题详解】
上文“My grandparents were always busy with food. My grandmother could pull out the feathers of a chicken in less than half an hour. They picked vegetables from their garden. Animal fat was saved. (我的祖父母总是忙着做吃的。我奶奶可以在不到半小时的时间里拔完鸡的羽毛。他们从菜园里采摘蔬菜。动物的脂肪被保存下来。)”例举了祖父母忙于食物的各种习惯，B项“And any leftover meat was cut up for pies.(剩下的肉被切碎用来做馅饼。)”也是他们的一种习惯，与上文构成并列关系。特别与“Animal fat was saved.”一句联系紧密，表明了他们节约的生活态度。故选B项。
【37题详解】
上文“I finally began to understand my grandparents.(我终于开始理解我的祖父母了。)”讲我理解了祖父母，D项“I began to understand the work that we took for granted.(我开始理解我们认为理所当然的工作。)”承接上文，具体说明理解了什么。同时“I began to understand...”是句式的复现。故选D项。
【38题详解】
上文“My grandparents’ generation spent a third of their income on food. (我祖父母那一代把收入的三分之一花在食物上。)”说明祖父母花在食物上的费用，A项“We spend less than a tenth.(我们只花了不到十分之一。)”说明我们自己在食物上的支出，形成对比关系，上下文语意连贯。故选A项。
【39题详解】
上文“But until I began talking to the farmers around me, I had not understood the human costs faced by those asked to produce milk sold for less than bottled water.(但直到我开始与周围的农民交谈，我才明白那些被要求生产比瓶装水还便宜的牛奶的人所面临的人力成本。)”提出问题：农民面临的人力成本问题，下文“Called “regenerative farming”, it was being driven by a new generation of farmers trying to find a new kind of power in the face of loss of climate change and rising fuel and transport costs.(它被称为“再生农业”，是由新一代农民推动的，面对气候变化的损失和不断上涨的燃料和运输成本，他们试图找到一种新的能源。)”给出被称为“regenerative farming(再生农业)”的办法，G项“Then I came across a farming reform that sought to change this traditional system.(然后，我发现了一个试图改变这种传统制度的农业改革。)”承上启下，引出下文中的“regenerative farming(再生农业)”，上下文语意连贯。故选G项。
【40题详解】
下文“Those plants and animals worked together to help the soil become rich again. They kept living roots in the ground all year round, building up the soil’s biology and taking in carbon.(这些植物和动物共同帮助土壤再次变得肥沃。它们常年把活着的根埋在地下，增强土壤的生物功能，吸收碳。)”解释了新的植物和动物共同改善土壤的技术，是对F项“New technology helped these farmers raise a diversity of crops and farm animals.(新技术帮助这些农民种植了多种作物和饲养了多种家畜。)”的进一步说明，解释了“a diversity of crops and farm animals”的作用，上下文语意连贯。故选F项。
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分 40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。
Have you heard of the save soil movement It was ____41____ by Sadhguru, and he started a 100-day motorcycle journey starting from London and passing through 27 nations, including Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The efforts of Sadhguru have ____42____ the worldwide recognition of this movement. Sadhguru traveled to various international ____43____ on his bike as part of his save soil movement. The world acknowledges his ____44____ to save soil for the upcoming generation.
The movement aims to ____45____ the soil crisis in every part of the earth. The world has finally realized, and attention is being paid to the horrible statistics of the land quality and soil. This movement was started to stop the soil from further damage and is now receiving encouraging ____46____ in every corner of our planet.
The main motive of the campaign was to bring together people from all around the world to protect the soil’s health. Sadhguru has become ____47____ in just a period of 3 months as his movement Save Soil has become a global phenomenon and is now under the spotlight. Sadhguru’s efforts have created ____48____ not only in one region but in every part of the world. The ____49____ recognized movement is _____50_____ all individuals from all states to save the deterioration (恶化) of soil health for the future generation. Without healthy soil, human life is impossible, and with the _____51_____ climate changes, spending life on planet earth can become challenging for future generations. _____52_____, an initiative like saving soil was needed to _____53_____ the health of our upcoming generation.
Sadhguru is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy. He has been a(n) _____54_____ voice and is now using his fame for a better cause. The success of the event will lay out several benefits to the world. From providing a more stable livelihood (生计) to the farmers to offering our upcoming generations healthier food and a safer and cleaner environment, healthy _____55_____ can do it all.
41. A. launched B. sponsored C. experienced D. commanded
42. A. resulted in B. originated from C. paid back D. reacted to
43. A. airports B. companies C. conferences D. locations
44. A. abilities B. struggles C. characters D. requests
45. A. transform B. address C. drag D. confirm
46. A. messages B. responses C. proposals D. positions
47. A. exhausted B. ambitious C. successful D. confident
48. A. improvement B. awareness C. imagination D. standard
49. A. locally B. individually C. nationally D. globally
50. A. urging B. requiring C. cheering D. permitting
51. A. stable B. ongoing C. favorable D. temporary
52. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Meanwhile
53. A. ensure B. bring C. affect D. define
54. A. strong B. pleasant C. determined D. influential
55. A. circumstance B. lifestyle C. atmosphere D. soil
【答案】41. A 42. A 43. D 44. B 45. B 46. B 47. C 48. B 49. D 50. A 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了Sadhguru为拯救土壤，开始了为期100天的摩托车之旅，呼吁世界各地的人们重视土壤危机，这一运动得到了全球的认可。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它由Sadhguru发起，他从伦敦开始了为期100天的摩托车之旅，途经27个国家，包括欧洲、中亚和中东。A. launched发起；B. sponsored赞助；C. experienced经历；D. commanded命令。根据下文“he started a 100-day motorcycle journey”可知，Sadhguru开始了为期100天的摩托车之旅，由此可知，他是拯救土壤运动的发起人，他发起了这项运动。故选A项。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：Sadhguru的努力使这一运动得到了全世界的认可。A. resulted in导致，结果是；B. originated from起源于；C. paid back偿还；D. reacted to对……作出反应。根据句中“worldwide recognition”可知，Sadhguru努力的结果是得到了全世界的认可，“resulted in”意为“导致，结果是”，符合语境。故选A项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为拯救土壤运动的一部分，Sadhguru骑着自行车前往各个国际地点。A. airports机场；B. companies公司；C. conferences会议；D. locations地点。根据上文“he started a 100-day motorcycle journey starting from London and passing through 27 nations, including Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East”可知，Sadhguru从伦敦出发，途经27个国家，包括欧洲、中亚和中东等地，由此可知，他骑着自行车前往各个国际地点。故选D项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：全世界都承认他为下一代拯救土壤所做的努力。A. abilities能力；B. struggles努力；C. characters性格；D. requests要求。根据上文“The efforts of Sadhguru have _____ the worldwide recognition of this movement.”中的“efforts”可知，Sadhguru的努力得到了全世界的认可，由此可知，全世界都承认他为下一代拯救土壤所做的努力，“struggles”与“efforts”呼应。故选B项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：该运动旨在处理地球各地的土壤危机。A. transform使转换；B. address处理（问题）；C. drag拖，拽；D. confirm证实。根据下文“This movement was started to stop the soil from further damage”可知，这一运动是为了防止土壤进一步受损，由此可知，该运动旨在处理地球各地的土壤危机。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这一运动的开始是为了防止土壤受到进一步的破坏，如今在地球的每个角落都得到了令人鼓舞的响应。A. messages信息；B. responses响应；C. proposals建议；D. positions位置。根据下文“Sadhguru’s efforts have created _____ not only in one region but in every part of the world.”可知，这一运动在世界各地都引起了人们的注意，由此可知，这一运动在地球的每个角落都得到了令人鼓舞的响应。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Sadhguru在短短三个月的时间里就取得了成功，因为他的“拯救土壤”运动已经成为一种全球现象，现在正成为聚光灯下的焦点。A. exhausted筋疲力尽的；B. ambitious有雄心的；C. successful成功的；D. confident自信的。根据句中“as his movement Save Soil has become a global phenomenon and is now under the spotlight”可知，他的“拯救土壤”运动已经成为一种全球现象，现在正成为聚光灯下的焦点，由此可知，他是成功的。故选C项。
【48题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Sadhguru的努力不仅在一个地区，而且在世界各地都引起了人们的注意。A. improvement改进；B. awareness意识，觉悟；C. imagination想象力；D. standard标准。根据上文“as his movement Save Soil has become a global phenomenon and is now under the spotlight”可知，他的“拯救土壤”运动已经成为一种全球现象，现在正成为聚光灯下的焦点，由此可知，他的努力让人们有了保护土壤的意识。故选B项。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：这一全球认可的运动敦促所有国家的所有个人为下一代拯救土壤健康的恶化。A. locally局部地；B. individually分别地；C. nationally全国性地；D. globally全球地。根据上文“as his movement Save Soil has become a global phenomenon”可知，“拯救土壤”运动已经成为一种全球现象，由此可知，这一运动得到了全球认可。故选D项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这一全球认可的运动敦促所有国家的所有个人为下一代拯救土壤健康的恶化。A. urging敦促；B. requiring要求；C. cheering欢呼；D. permitting准许。根据句中“save the deterioration (恶化) of soil health for the future generation”可知，运动的目的是敦促人们为下一代拯救土壤。故选A项。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：没有健康的土壤，人类的生活是不可能的，而随着持续的气候变化，在地球上生活对子孙后代来说可能会变得充满挑战。A. stable稳固的；B. ongoing持续存在的；C. favorable有利的；D. temporary暂时的。根据句中“spending life on planet earth can become challenging for future generations”可知，应该是持续的气候变化使子孙后代未来的生活充满挑战。故选B项。
【52题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：因此，需要采取拯救土壤等举措来确保我们下一代的健康。A. However然而；B. Besides此外；C. Therefore因此；D. Meanwhile同时。根据上文“spending life on planet earth can become challenging for future generations”可知，上下文为因果关系，在地球上生活对子孙后代来说可能会变得充满挑战，因此，需要采取拯救土壤等举措来确保我们下一代的健康，“Therefore”意为“因此”，符合语境。故选C项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：因此，需要采取拯救土壤等举措来确保我们下一代的健康。A. ensure确保；B. bring带来；C. affect影响；D. define定义。根据句中“an initiative like saving soil”可知，拯救土壤等举措的目的是确保我们下一代的健康。故选A项。
【54题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他一直是一个有影响力的声音，现在正利用他的名声为更好的目标而努力。A. strong坚强的；B. pleasant令人愉快的；C. determined有决心的；D. influential有很大影响力的。根据上文“The world acknowledges his _____ to save soil for the upcoming generation.”可知，全世界都承认他所做的努力，由此可知，他是有很大影响力的声音。故选D项。
【55题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从为农民提供更稳定的生计到为后代提供更健康的食物和更安全、更清洁的环境，健康的土壤可以做到这一切。A. circumstance条件；B. lifestyle生活方式；C. atmosphere大气；D. soil土壤。根据句中“providing a more stable livelihood (生计) to the farmers”和“offering our upcoming generations healthier food and a safer and cleaner environment”可知，健康的土壤可以为农民提供更稳定的生计，也可以为后代提供更健康的食物和更安全、更清洁的环境。故选D项。
非选择题部分
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。
The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games___56___ (take) place at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province ___57___ Saturday evening.
The ceremony___58___ (theme) “Memories of Jiangnan” used the element of water___59___ (showcase) the region’s natural beauty and cultural charm, ___60___ was a feast for the senses with stunning visuals.
During the parade, images of West Lake were projected (投射) onto the floor screen, ___61___ (allow) athletes and spectators to enjoy the city’s picturesque scenery in an immersive way. The ___62___(enter) of the Chinese team was accompanied by a breathtaking visual representation of the motherland’s mountains and rivers. Also, netizens___63___(fascinate) by the display of oriental aesthetics(东方美学), strength of technology and warmth of art.
The opening ceremony___64___(definite) boasted many historic firsts. Not only did it break new ground in terms of technology using digital ignition (点火) for the first time, but also drew ___65___(inspire) from traditional culture, combining Hangzhou charm and Chinese elements.
【答案】56. took
57. on 58. themed
59. to showcase
60. which 61. allowing
62. entry##entrance
63. were fascinated
64. definitely
65. inspiration
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了在杭州举行的第19届亚运会开幕式的情况。
【56题详解】
考查时态。句意：周六晚上，第19届亚运会开幕式在中国东部浙江省杭州市的杭州奥林匹克体育中心体育场举行。根据句意以及时间状语Saturday evening可知，空处描述过去的事实，应用一般过去时，谓语动词用过去式。故填took。
【57题详解】
考查介词。句意：周六晚上，第19届亚运会开幕式在中国东部浙江省杭州市的杭州奥林匹克体育中心体育场举行。分析句子可知，表示具体某一天的早上/中午/晚上前应用介词on。故填on。
【58题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：以“江南忆”为主题的仪式用水为元素来展示江南的自然美景和文化魅力，这是一场视觉盛宴。主句谓语是used，空处应用非谓语动词，动词theme与逻辑主语ceremony之间是被动关系，应用过去分词作后置定语。故填themed。
59题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：以“江南忆”为主题的仪式用水为元素来展示江南的自然美景和文化魅力，这是一场视觉盛宴。根据句意可知，空处应用动词不定式作目的状语。故填to showcase。
【60题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：以“江南忆”为主题的仪式用水为元素来展示江南的自然美景和文化魅力，这是一场视觉盛宴。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是前面的整句话，应用关系代词which引导从句，在从句中作主语。故填which。
【61题详解】
考查现在分词。句意：在游行期间，填充屏幕地板上投射出西湖的形象，让运动员和观众以身临其境的方式享受城市的风景。该句的谓语是were projected，空处应用非谓语动词，allow与前面一句话是主动的关系，应用现在分词作结果状语。故填allowing。
【62题详解】
考查名词。句意：中国队的入场伴随着令人叹为观止的视觉表演，展现了祖国的山川。根据The和of the Chinese team was可知，此处应用名词作主语，be动词使用了was，因此主语是单数形式。故填entry/entrance。
【63题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：此外，网民们也被东方美学、技术力量和艺术温度的展示所吸引。根据句意以及上下文可知，空处描述过去的事情，应用一般过去时，动词fascinate与主语netizens之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，主语netizens是复数，be动词应用were。故填were fascinated。
【64题详解】
考查副词。句意：开幕式无疑创造了许多历史性的第一。修饰动词boasted应用副词。故填definitely。
【65题详解】
考查名词。句意：它不仅在技术方面开辟了新的领域，首次使用数字点火，而且还从传统文化中汲取灵感，融合了杭州魅力和中国元素。分析句子可知，此空应填名词作宾语，inspiration表示“灵感”，符合句意。故填inspiration。
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，你的英国好友Sophie即将参加当地孔子学院举办的“中文诗歌朗诵比赛”决赛，来信请你帮忙进行赛前指导。请你给她回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表达祝贺；
2. 给予建议；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：词数80左右，可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
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【答案】One possible version:
Dear Sophie,
I’m more than glad to hear that you have successfully made it to the final round of the Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest. I’m writing to convey my sincere congratulations.
When it comes to recitation techniques, you’re supposed to pay attention to using proper pronunciation, stress, intonation and speed. In addition, the more times you practice in advance, the better, because practice makes perfect. Last but not least, make sure you have a thorough understanding of the poem, since only in this way can you appreciate its beauty.
I hope that my advice can be of some help to you and wish you good luck.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文，要求考生给英国好友Sophie回一封邮件，就她参加当地孔子学院举办的“中文诗歌朗诵比赛”决赛给予一些指导。其内容包括：表达祝贺、给予建议和表达祝愿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：glad→delighted
表达：convey→express
注重：pay attention to →attach importance to
而且：in addition→besides
2句式拓展
句式转换
原句：I’m more than glad to hear that you have successfully made it to the final round of the Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest. （宾语从句）
转换句：Hearing that you have successfully made it to the final round of the Chinese Poetry Recitation Contest, I feel more than glad.（现在分词作状语和宾语从句）
【点睛】【高分句型1】Last but not least, make sure you have a thorough understanding of the poem, since only in this way can you appreciate its beauty.（运用了since引导的原因状语从句和部分倒装）
【高分句型2】I hope that my advice can be of some help to you and wish you good luck.（运用了that引导的宾语从句）
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续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。
When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show ” She grinned (笑), “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing (排练) almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was completely shocked by the news.
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Finally came the big moment.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
I was completely knocked out by the news. Gloomy and desperate, I sat silently in the room for what seemed like ages, unsure of what to do next. Then I started to pace up and down like a caged animal, debating with myself whether or not to go on stage alone. “How can this be possible ” I thought to myself. Fear and anxiety coursed through my veins, and it seemed that all our hard work was in vain. But then the thought of the support and encouragement from Emma and my mom came flooding back to me. It was at the moment that I realized that I couldn’t let self-doubt hold me back. Filled with determination, I resolved to proceed with the performance by myself.
Paragraph 2:
Finally came the big moment. As I stepped onto the stage I could feel my heart thumping wildly in my chest. Glancing around the hall, I took a deep breath and began to sing. Surprisingly, all my worries suddenly disappeared and a wave of confidence washed over me. I was completely immersed in the joy of performing and the audience was spellbound by the passion in my voice. When I finished my song, the whole hall burst into applause. Tears of joy welled up in my eyes as Emma presented a big bunch of flowers to me, and my mum stood near, winking at us. From that day forward, I learned that by overcoming fears and self-doubts, we can make a difference.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了不自信的作者在中学时期参加才艺表演的故事，原本与同学合作，但同学突然生病无法表演，作者只好独自登台，最终获得了成功。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“这消息使我完全震惊了。”以及第二段首句内容“重要的时刻终于到来了。”可知，第一段可描写作者得知Emma身体不适不能表演，心里忐忑不安，几番思索，决定独自登台。
②由第二段首句内容“重要的时刻终于到来了。”可知，第二段可描写作者鼓起勇气终于战胜了恐惧，歌唱的很好，取得了成功和作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：作者对消息感到惊讶——作者犹豫不决——最终鼓起勇气独自参加了才艺表演——表演取得了成功——作者也克服了恐惧和自我怀疑
3.词汇激活
行为类
①开始：start/commence
②阻碍：hold back/discourage
③决定：resolve//be determined to
情绪类
①忧郁的：gloomy/depressed
②开心：joy/delight
【点睛】【高分句型1】It was at the moment that I realized that I couldn’t let self-doubt hold me back. (运用了强调句型和that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】When I finished my song, the whole hall burst into applause. (运用了when引导的时间状语从句)北仑中学2023学年第一学期高二年级期中考试
英语试卷
选择题部分
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，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。
1. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What is the restaurant’s specialty
A. American food. B. Italian food. C. Thai food.
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Why is the man here
A. To have an interview. B. To make an inquiry. C. To visit the woman.
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What is the woman most excited about
A. Seeing sharks. B. Going to the beach. C. Staying with her relatives.
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Where are the speakers
A. At a bus stop. B. In a car. C. On a bus.
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What are the speakers talking about
A. Why the electricity bill went up.
B. Where they can pay the electricity bill.
C. How they can reduce the electricity usage.
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 is the woman doing
A. Reserving a room. B. Checking into a hotel. C. Packing her luggage.
7. What will the woman do next
A. Walk in a park. B. Have dinner. C. Go to a bank.
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. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. Interviewer and interviewee.
C. Manager and technician.
9. How many candidates are there for the position
A. Two. B. Four. C. Six.
10. What does the woman ask
A. What the job requirements are.
B. Where the interview will be held.
C. Whether the equipment is ready.
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. How does Martin find the atmosphere of the art studio
A. Friendly. B. Inspiring. C. Stressful.
12. What does Sarah need to do
A. Meet new people. B. Develop new skills. C. Find a way to relax.
13. Who teaches the beginners’ class
A Ms. Thompson. B. Ms. Brown. C. Ms. Johnson.
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 worried about
A. The popularity of the topic.
B. The limited time for the presentation.
C. The amount of information to prepare.
15. What is the first main point of the presentation
A. Ways of helping bees.
B. The importance of bees.
C. Problems affecting bees today.
16. What is Mr. Lee
A. A teacher. B. An assistant. C. A reporter.
17. What’s advised to be added to the presentation by the man
A. Diagrams. B. Statistics. C. Photos.
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】
18. Which department is recently established
A. History. B. Business. C. Economics.
19. How will the program help with the course fees
A. It offers students loans.
B. Students can get discounts.
C. The experts offer the funds.
20. What is the purpose of the talk
A. To do a promotion of a program.
B. To explain how to register for the course.
C. To emphasize the importance of education.
第二部分 阅读理解 (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，从每题所给的从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中出最佳选项。
A
The Horizontal Oak: A life in Nature
By Poly Pullar,
Growing up in a remote region of the Scottish Highlands, Polly Pullar’s childhood was pleasant, simple, and peaceful. But the wild beauty formed a backdrop to a series of major family tragedies. This is the story of how she rebuilt her life from the ground up, supported by the natural world around her.
Wildlife Walks
By Charlotte Varela,
Bloomsbury, ￡16.99
Take a walk through the Wildlife Trusts’ nature reserves with this handy guide that showcases some of our nation’s best forests, moors, woodlands and coastal locations. Each walk includes a description of the site, instructions on how to get there, available facilities and the route’s walking time.
Where the Seals Sing
By Susan Richardson,
William Collins ￡20
Having long been fascinated by seals, Susan Richardson sets out to follow their pupping season (繁殖季). As she journeys from Cornwall to Norfolk, she learns more about these mystical creatures, while sharing personal stories about the comforting role they have played during times of grief or anxiety in her own life.
In the Name of Plants
By Sandra Knapp,
University of Chicago Press, ￡20
Botanist Sandra Knapp digs into the stories behind plant names, exploring the people who have been immortalized (使永生), from Benjamin Franklin to Lady Gaga. The 30 plants inside are accompanied by botanical drawings from the Natural History Museum.
21. Which of the books does not involve a story
A. The Horizontal Oak: A Life in Nature B. Wildlife Walks
C. Where the Seals Sing D. In the Name of Plants
22. What can be inferred from the text
A. There are probably plants named after Lady Gaga.
B. Susan Richardson introduces seals’ life in her book.
C. Polly Pullar offers readers a tourist guide of Scottish Highlands.
D. You can read Charlotte Varela’s book if you want to visit nature reserves by car.
23. Where can we most probably read the text？
A. A geographic textbook. B. A travel brochure.
C. A magazine on wildlife. D. A website about plants.
B
I arrived home from work, my mind racing. I was scheduled to perform an experiment using a pricey piece of equipment, but I had spent the whole day worrying about the experiment which was on the top of my agenda (日程), and I amazingly longed to shut off my anxious thoughts. So after dinner, I made a cup of hot chocolate, stretched myself on my sofa, and opened a page. Almost instantly, my mind left behind the details of experimental design and stepped into a land of monsters, magic dust, and man-like bears comprising a wonderful world distinct (不同的) from my daily life. It was exactly what I needed.
Growing up, I was virtually never a big fan of novels. My classmates would be crazy about the latest Harry Potter book, while my copy sat collecting dust on a shelf. Instead, I would choose to read through the reference books related to my academic fields for better grades. After I started graduate school, extracurricular reading didn’t appeal to me at all but I spent most of my time on campus digesting research papers and textbooks and my mind couldn’t handle processing fact-filled nonfiction books at home, too. So I knew that I needed to find a way to enjoy reading again.
To help me stick with it, I made a New Year’s resolution: I would read two fiction books per month for the entire year. The result was an almost instant appreciation of fiction, along with many unexpected results including ones that have benefited my schoolwork.
What surprised me the most was how much I learned. Some of the best books I read were historical fictional stories happening in a realistic historical setting. I learned about life in different countries, as well as struggles people there faced during difficult periods in their histories. The books have helped me build sympathy and understanding, with an unexpected benefit: I’ve started to think more deeply about the diversity of issues in the scientific community and could serve it, heart and soul.
24. What did the author do to wipe out the anxiety
A. He drowned it in chocolate. B. He conducted an experiment.
C. He slept on the sofa leisurely. D. He escaped into a fantasy world.
25. What does the author mean by the underlined part in paragraph 2
A. Reading novels was a waste of time.
B. Reading a good book was time well spent.
C. He was too busy to take good care of his books.
D. The Harry Potter book wasn’t as good as expected.
26. How did the New Year’s resolution benefit the author
A. More sympathy went out to him.
B. His moral values were strengthened.
C. He learned much about religious diversity.
D. He gained new insight into his academic fields.
27 What’s the best title of the text
A. Reading: A Lifelong Hobby B. The Power of Research Papers
C. Novels: Love at Second Sight D. The Benefits of History Reading
C
Young children are significantly more likely than adults to have their opinions influenced by robots according to a new research. The study, conducted at the University of Plymouth, compared how adults and children respond to an identical task when in the presence of both their peers (同龄人) and robots.
It showed that while adults regularly have their opinions influenced by peers, something also demonstrated in previous studies, they are largely able to resist(抵制) being persuaded by robots. However, children aged between seven and nine were more likely to give the same responses as the robots, even if they were obviously incorrect.
The study asks people to look at a screen showing four lines and say which two match in length. When alone, people almost never make a mistake but when doing the experiment with others, they tend to follow what others are saying.
When children were alone in the room in this research, they scored 87% on the test, but when the robots join in their score drops to 75%. And of the wrong answers, 74% matched those of the robot.
Professor Belpaeme said, “People often follow the opinions of others and we’ve known for a long time that it is hard to resist taking over views and opinions of people around us. But as robots will soon be found in the home and the workplace, we were wondering if people would follow robots.”
“What our results show is that adults do not follow what the robots are saying. But when we did the experiment with children, they did. It shows children can perhaps have more of an affinity (亲和力) with robots than adults, which does pose the question: What if robots were to suggest, for example, what products to buy or what to think ”
28. What did the adults do when staying with robots
A. They totally accepted the robots’ suggestions.
B. They tried to persuade robots to resist them.
C. They generally refused the robots’ effects.
D. They usually compared robots with their children.
29. Why did some children make more mistakes in the experiment
A. Because robots in the presence made mistakes.
B. Because children were not as clever as the adults.
C. Because robots reflected better than human beings.
D. Because children wanted to affect the robots on purpose.
30. What is Professor Belpaeme’s attitude towards the result of the experiment
A. He is optimistic about the result. B. He doubts the result of the research.
C. He doesn’t care about the result. D. He is worried about the future.
31. What should be followed after the last paragraph
A. What is the meaning of the research
B. What will be done to solve the problem
C. What should adults do to avoid the problem
D. Why are children more likely to be influenced
D
Worth nearly $1trn, Facebook is the world’s sixth-most-valuable company. Its revenues have grown by 56% in the past year, and its share price by more than a quarter. Nearly 3bn people use its products every month. Why did such a successful company change its name as Meta
The likely official reason for the rebranding is that the firm has outgrown the social network that Mark Zuckerberg started 17 years ago in a Harvard dorm. Today it includes other social apps (Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger) and video hardware (Oculus, Portal). It has launched a digital wallet (Novi) and may yet offer a currency (Diem). Mr Zuckerberg expects people eventually to associate his firm more with the “metaverse”(元字宙), a virtual space for work, play and more, than with social media.
Facebook wouldn’t be the first tech giant to do so. In 2015 Google set up Alphabet, a holding company for the search engine and its many side projects. Under this model, Facebook would become just another app within a wider family, though by far it has been the biggest earner.
There is another possible motive for a makeover. For all its financial success, the Facebook brand has become tarnished. The social network is blamed for fueling everything from teenage anorexia(厌食症) to uprising at the US Capitol. Public trust in it is lower than in most tech giants, and falling. Although two years ago the firm started branding its apps as being “from Facebook”, its new smart glasses, which can record video and take phone calls, feature only the logo of its partner, Ray-Ban. A former employee revealed that Facebook was trying to cover up a drop in young American users.
Mr Zuckerberg himself has been a reason for much of the criticism of Facebook, and of bossy tech firms more generally. As the all-powerful founder, he has a higher profile than his opposite numbers at TikTok, YouTube and other social networks. Normally, a brand facing a reputational crisis might dump its unpopular CEO. But Mr Zuckerberg’s position is immovable, which may explain why he would want to dump the brand instead.
32. Facebook changed its name because________.
A. it wanted people to associate its name with universe
B. it was trying to follow the fashion led by Google
C. it expected to expand its business to a wider range
D. its former name has brought bad reputation to the company
33. What can we know about Facebook
A. It was founded by Zuckerberg in Harvard’s dormitory.
B. It has a positive influence on teenagers’ mind and actions.
C. It is as popular among young people in the US as it was.
D. It produced smart glasses with two companies’ logos on it.
34. What does the underlined word “tarnished” mean in the passage
A. distinguished B. abandoned C. globalized D. spoiled
35. This passage probably appears in________.
A. a science review B. a business magazine
C. a technical report D. the website of Facebook
第二节 (共 5小题；每小题 2.5分，满分12.5分)
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
My grandparents were always busy with food. My grandmother could pull out the feathers of a chicken in less than half an hour. They picked vegetables from their garden. Animal fat was saved. ____36____ Nearly a decade after my grandmother died, I found myself in a kitchen, pulling out the feathers of a chicken.
It took hours and made my fingers hurt. After an adult life spent buying rather than growing food, as a so-called new farmer, I finally began to understand my grandparents. ____37____
My grandparents’ generation spent a third of their income on food. ____38____ Food is no longer seen as public goods, but as public given resources. The ecological cost of this progress is now clear. The health costs are starting to be noticed.
But until I began talking to the farmers around me, I had not understood the human costs faced by those asked to produce milk sold for less than bottled water. ____39____ Called “ regenerative farming”, it was being driven by a new generation of farmers trying to find a new kind of power in the face of loss of climate change and rising fuel and transport costs.
____40____ Those plants and animals worked together to help the soil become rich again. They kept living roots in the ground all year round, building up the soil’s biology and taking in carbon.
Research has found that regenerative farming not only benefits the land, but profits can be 78% higher than conventional farms.
A. We spend less than a tenth.
B. And any leftover meat was cut up for pies.
C. Regenerative farming is welcomed by thousands of farmers now.
D. I began to understand the work that we took for granted.
E. I realized that keeping a big family was really a big burden for them.
F. New technology helped these farmers raise a diversity of crops and farm animals.
G. Then I came across a farming reform that sought to change this traditional system.
第三部分 语言运用 (共两节，满分 40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。
Have you heard of the save soil movement It was ____41____ by Sadhguru, and he started a 100-day motorcycle journey starting from London and passing through 27 nations, including Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East.
The efforts of Sadhguru have ____42____ the worldwide recognition of this movement. Sadhguru traveled to various international ____43____ on his bike as part of his save soil movement. The world acknowledges his ____44____ to save soil for the upcoming generation.
The movement aims to ____45____ the soil crisis in every part of the earth. The world has finally realized, and attention is being paid to the horrible statistics of the land quality and soil. This movement was started to stop the soil from further damage and is now receiving encouraging ____46____ in every corner of our planet.
The main motive of the campaign was to bring together people from all around the world to protect the soil’s health. Sadhguru has become ____47____ in just a period of 3 months as his movement Save Soil has become a global phenomenon and is now under the spotlight. Sadhguru’s efforts have created ____48____ not only in one region but in every part of the world. The ____49____ recognized movement is _____50_____ all individuals from all states to save the deterioration (恶化) of soil health for the future generation. Without healthy soil, human life is impossible, and with the _____51_____ climate changes, spending life on planet earth can become challenging for future generations. _____52_____, an initiative like saving soil was needed to _____53_____ the health of our upcoming generation.
Sadhguru is also the author of the New York Times bestseller Inner Engineering: A Yogi’s Guide to Joy. He has been a(n) _____54_____ voice and is now using his fame for a better cause. The success of the event will lay out several benefits to the world. From providing a more stable livelihood (生计) to the farmers to offering our upcoming generations healthier food and a safer and cleaner environment healthy _____55_____ can do it all.
41. A. launched B. sponsored C. experienced D. commanded
42. A. resulted in B. originated from C. paid back D. reacted to
43. A. airports B. companies C. conferences D. locations
44. A. abilities B. struggles C. characters D. requests
45. A. transform B. address C. drag D. confirm
46. A. messages B. responses C. proposals D. positions
47. A. exhausted B. ambitious C. successful D. confident
48. A. improvement B. awareness C. imagination D. standard
49. A. locally B. individually C. nationally D. globally
50. A. urging B. requiring C. cheering D. permitting
51. A. stable B. ongoing C. favorable D. temporary
52. A. However B. Besides C. Therefore D. Meanwhile
53. A. ensure B. bring C. affect D. define
54. A. strong B. pleasant C. determined D. influential
55. A. circumstance B. lifestyle C. atmosphere D. soil
非选择题部分
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。
The opening ceremony of the 19th Asian Games___56___ (take) place at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province ___57___ Saturday evening.
The ceremony___58___ (theme) “Memories of Jiangnan” used the element of water___59___ (showcase) the region’s natural beauty and cultural charm, ___60___ was a feast for the senses with stunning visuals.
During the parade, images of West Lake were projected (投射) onto the floor screen, ___61___ (allow) athletes and spectators to enjoy the city’s picturesque scenery in an immersive way. The ___62___(enter) of the Chinese team was accompanied by a breathtaking visual representation of the motherland’s mountains and rivers. Also, netizens___63___(fascinate) by the display of oriental aesthetics(东方美学), strength of technology and warmth of art.
The opening ceremony___64___(definite) boasted many historic firsts. Not only did it break new ground in terms of technology using digital ignition (点火) for the first time, but also drew ___65___(inspire) from traditional culture, combining Hangzhou charm and Chinese elements.
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，你的英国好友Sophie即将参加当地孔子学院举办的“中文诗歌朗诵比赛”决赛，来信请你帮忙进行赛前指导。请你给她回一封邮件，内容包括：
1. 表达祝贺；
2. 给予建议；
3. 表达祝愿。
注意：词数80左右，可以适当增加细节以使行文连贯。
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一个完整的短文。
When I was in middle school, my family moved to Seattle, where my parents started their new business — a small grocery store downstairs my house. As a girl of shy and reserved nature, I had to take a fresh start to fit into the city life.
One sunny day, my school announced an exciting event, a talent show for the local food bank. Students were encouraged to showcase their unique talents in front of the public in the city hall on National Day. A buzz of excitement filled the school as everyone began preparing for the big day. Deep down, I felt a spark of curiosity and a desire to participate. However, my self-doubt held me back, “I don’t have any special skills to share.”
Days turned into weeks, and the talent show drew closer. I couldn’t shake the upsetting feeling until one day Emma, one of the most popular girls in my class, came to me while I was helping in the grocery store after class. “How about singing together in the talent show ” She grinned (笑), “I heard you singing a tune, along the way back home. I can’t help following you here.” Gosh, I couldn’t believe my ears. Emma, with personality and popularity, acknowledged my little talent. Since Emma had the world’s prettiest voice, I felt like being favoured by fortune.
“You two The talent show for the food bank ” My mum bent towards us and her face lit up. “A big occasion.” Then a light bulb seemed to go in her head. “Why not practise right now upstairs I bet you’ll be a perfect match.” Winking at us, she seemed to know we were thinking alike.
Emma and I embarked on rehearsing (排练) almost every single day after school. We brainstormed, exchanged ideas and rehearsed the scene. As the days rolled by, I was feeling pretty good about our act. But the day before the performance, Emma called that she had an acute stomachache and was not in any shape to perform.
注意：1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I was completely shocked by the news.
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Finally came the big moment.
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