2023～2024学年度第一学期第二次月考
高二英语试题
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the speakers do first
A. Get some paint. B. Have a cup of tea. C. Paint the house.
2. What did the woman forget
A. Her gloves. B. Her coat. C. Her scarf.
3. Why does the boy need the car
A. To go to work.
B. To deliver items for a party.
C. To take his uncle to the hospital.
4. How does the woman feel about her interview at first
A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Confident.
5. When is their grandpa’s birthday
A. On November 8th. B. On November 7th. C. On November 6th.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man think of the special
A. It is exactly what he wanted.
B. It sounds like a lot of food.
C. It isn’t worth the price.
7. What does the man want on his second pizza
A. Sausage, mushrooms, and onions.
B. Sausage, chicken, and mushrooms.
C. Chicken, peppers, and extra cheese.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What’s the matter with the man now
A. He’s got a fever. B. He’s got a headache. C. He’s got a stomachache.
9. What does the woman remind the man to do
A. Get enough rest. B. Eat properly. C. Drink much water.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A. The convenient location.
B. A famous Hollywood movie.
C. Its first opening to the public.
11. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life.
12. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A. 300. B. 2,000. C. 4,000.
13. What will the speakers do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a hotel.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How did the man notice the problem first
A. His bank called him. B. His bill showed him. C. He lost his credit card.
15. What will the bank do to fix the problem
A. They will give the man his money back at once.
B. They will talk to the police.
C. They will do a survey.
16. What might have caused the problem according to the man
A. Online shopping. B. His debt. C. Unskilled operation.
17. What do the two speakers mainly talk about
A. Information safety. B. Shopping habits. C. Ways to make a living.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now
A. About 13. B. About 20. C. Over 30.
19. Why does the school organize the music week
A. To attract more foreign students.
B. To exchange ideas about culture.
C. To help foreign students enjoy their time.
20. Where will the music week be held
A. In the library. B. In the garden. C. On the playground.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some fantastic parks in San Antonio.
Brackenridge Park
The park was first established in 1899 and has been popular with both locals and visitors ever since. Towering trees and peaceful riverbanks will greet guests along the park’s paths, and the facilities include playgrounds, museums, a miniature train, a Japanese tea garden, and one of the oldest golf courses in the city.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
In the park, you’ll find about 10 miles of paved(铺过的)and unpaved trails(路线), with a little something for everyone. From rocky climbs to deep canyons, and enchanting forests to open views, there’s no shortage of natural beauty. The area is nationally famous for birdwatching.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The park is the state’s only one on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers quite a large area, so it’s best to make it a full-day or at least a half-day trip so you can be sure to cover everything. While the Alamo is a separate attraction, you will get to enjoy the architectural wonders of Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. They’re all connected by a hike and bike trail, with plenty of stops along the way to picnic, climb trees, and refill water. Admission is free!
Eisenhower Park
Just a 20-to 30-minute drive from the city center, the park puts the best landscapes in the Texas Hill Country on full display, holding 6 miles of hiking trails, both paved and unpaved. Explore dried creek beds, look out over plunging canyons, and enjoy full views of San Antonio down below. You can also find playgrounds for the little ones, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities.
1. What is Friedrich Wilderness Park well-known for
A. Birdwatching. B. Ancient buildings.
C. A Japanese tea garden. D. Unpaved hiking paths.
2. Which park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
A. Brackenridge Park.
B. Friedrich Wilderness Park.
C. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
D. Eisenhower Park.
3 What are some of the features of Eisenhower Park
A. Golf courses and bicycle trails.
B. Museums and no entrance fee.
C. Birdwatching and playgrounds.
D. Hiking trails and barbecue facilities.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了San Antonio的几个公园。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。Friedrich Wilderness Park部分提到“The area is nationally famous for birdwatching.(该地区以观鸟而闻名全国)”可知，Friedrich Wilderness Park是全国闻名的观鸟胜地。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。San Antonio Missions National Historical Park部分提到“The park is the state’s only one on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.(该公园是该州唯一一个被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产的公园)”可知，San Antonio Missions National Historical Park是该州唯一一个被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录的公园。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。Eisenhower Park部分提到“You can also find playgrounds for the little ones, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities.(你也可以找到小孩子的游乐场、野餐桌和烧烤设施)”可知，徒步路线和烧烤设施属于Eisenhower Park的特点。故选D。
B
When it comes to learning abroad, you may feel uncertain and nervous. Then a supportive host family can be hugely significant in making you feel comfortable in a new country and a new culture. Here are some reasons.
Imagine if you could find a warm greeting upon arrival at your chosen destination. Your homesickness will be cured by the quality time you spend with your host family. Sharing conversations, trying each other’s hobbies or enjoying a movie evening together can create bonds and friendships that last a lifetime.
While you live with a local family, you can make the most out of everyday conversations in a relaxing environment, which will encourage you to learn new words in new ways that you cannot always pick up in the classroom. You will make much faster progress in your learning as you’ll be putting your skills to use outside the classroom as well as with native speakers.
While you live with your host family, you will eat the local cuisine and get to know the true character of the local food culture. Although each family does it differently, this will give you invaluable insights into local life. You may even learn some delicious family recipes and should also share yours.
While exploring unknown pathways can be exciting, sometimes you just have to be somewhere on time. Living with a host family will teach you how to travel like a local and navigate the London Underground like a pro (老手) and read a train schedule with so much confidence that a native speaker asks you for direction.
Daily life with your host family will teach you so much about the culture and traditions of the country you are living in. It will also teach you to embrace cultural differences. Not only will you return home with new language skills but you will hopefully also come home with a second family abroad—a true home away from home.
4. Who do you think the article is meant for
A. Those who expect to save budget.
B. Those who want to travel abroad.
C. Those who are eager for company.
D. Those who intend to study abroad.
5. What does the author think of living with a local family
A. Rewarding. B. Costly. C. Fashionable. D. Stressful.
6. Which of the following will the author agree with
A. Students will encounter varieties of challenges.
B. Foreigners are always thinking of helping others.
C. It must be an exciting experience to live abroad.
D. Life with a host family can bridge cultural gap.
7. What is the best title for the article
A. How to get along with natives
B. How to adapt to local culture
C. Why to choose a host family
D. Why to encourage exposure
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. D 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍在国外学习时要选择在寄宿家庭住的原因。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“When it comes to learning abroad, you may feel uncertain and nervous. Then a supportive host family can be hugely significant in making you feel comfortable in a new country and a new culture. (在国外学习时，你可能会感到不确定和紧张。那么，一个支持你的寄宿家庭对让你在一个新的国家和新的文化中感到舒适非常重要。)”可知，这篇文章是写给在国外学习的人的。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“When it comes to learning abroad, you may feel uncertain and nervous. Then a supportive host family can be hugely significant in making you feel comfortable in a new country and a new culture. (在国外学习时，你可能会感到不确定和紧张。那么，一个支持你的寄宿家庭对让你在一个新的国家和新的文化中感到舒适非常重要。)”和最后一段“Daily life with your host family will teach you so much about the culture and traditions of the country you are living in. It will also teach you to embrace cultural differences. Not only will you return home with new language skills, but you will hopefully also come home with a second family abroad—a true home away from home. (与寄宿家庭的日常生活会让你了解所在国家的文化和传统，也会让你接受文化差异。你不仅会带着新的语言技能回家，而且你也希望能带着第二个家庭在国外回家——一个真正的家。)”可知，作者认为在寄宿家庭居住是很有意义的。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Daily life with your host family will teach you so much about the culture and traditions of the country you are living in. It will also teach you to embrace cultural differences. (与寄宿家庭的日常生活会让你了解所在国家的文化和传统，也会让你接受文化差异。)”可知，作者认为与寄宿家庭的生活可以弥合文化鸿沟。故选D。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“When it comes to learning abroad, you may feel uncertain and nervous. Then a supportive host family can be hugely significant in making you feel comfortable in a new country and a new culture. Here are some reasons. (在国外学习时，你可能会感到不确定和紧张。那么，一个支持你的寄宿家庭对让你在一个新的国家和新的文化中感到舒适非常重要。以下是一些原因。)”可知，这篇文章主要介绍在国外学习时要选择在寄宿家庭住的原因。故选C。
C
Three scientists who played central roles in the discovery of the hepatitis C virus(丙型肝炎病毒)have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020. This prize will bed shared by Michael Houghton, from the United Kingdom, and United States scientists Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice, who all made notable contributions toward the discovery of the blood-born virus that causes chronic(慢性的)liver problems.
Alter demonstrated in the 1970s that some people who received blood transfusions(输血)would develop cases of hepatitis that were not caused by the hepatitis A or B viruses, suggesting that another infectious agent was to blame. In the 1980s, Houghton managed to isolate(分离)the genetic sequence of the virus, while Rice proved that the pathogen(病原体)could replicate and cause infection. The World Health Organization estimates that around 71 million people worldwide live with hepatitis C, which can cause major liver complications(并发症)and, in some cases, death.
The Nobel Assembly said the three researchers had contributed to a “landmark achievement in the ongoing battle against viral diseases”. “The discovery of hepatitis C virus revealed the cause of the remaining cases of chronic hepatitis and made blood tests and new medicines that have saved millions of lives possible, ” the assembly said in a statement. ”“Thanks to their discovery, highly sensitive blood tests for the virus are now available and these have essentially eliminated post-transfusion hepatitis in many parts of the world, greatly improving global health.” The assembly said that the discoveries performed by the newly minted Nobel Laureates also allowed for the rapid development of antiviral drugs directed at hepatitis C. “For the first time in history, the disease can now be cured, raising hopes of eradicating hepatitis C virus from the world population,”the statement said.
The award for physiology and medicine is the first of the Nobel Prizes to be handed out this year, with prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics to follow during the next seven days.
8. What was the important discovery of three scientists
A. The hepatitis A virus. B. The hepatitis B virus.
C. The hepatitis C virus. D. The risk of blood transfusions.
9. Who succeeded in isolating the sequence of the virus
A. Michael Houghton. B. Harvey J. Alter.
C. Charles M. Rice. D. The World Health Organization.
10. What’s paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The significance of the discovery. B. The course of the discovery.
C. The disadvantage of the discovery. D. The harm of the hepatitis.
11. What does the underlined word “eradicating” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Discovering. B. Knowing.
C. Reporting. D. Destroying.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要介绍了2020年诺贝尔生理学或医学奖近日揭晓, 获奖者是三位在发现丙型肝炎病毒的过程中做出重大贡献的科学家。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Three scientists who played central roles in the discovery of the hepatitis C virus (丙型肝炎病毒) have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020. (三位在发现丙型肝炎病毒中发挥核心作用的科学家被授予2020年诺贝尔生理学或医学奖)”可知，三位科学家的重要发现是丙型肝炎病毒。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“In the 1980s, Houghton managed to isolate (分离) the genetic sequence of the virus, while Rice proved that the pathogen (病原体) could replicate and cause infection. (20世纪80年代，Houghton成功分离出了病毒的基因序列，而Rice证明了这种病原体可以复制并引起感染)”可知，Houghton成功地分离出了丙型肝炎病毒的基因序列。故选A。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“The Nobel Assembly said the three researchers had contributed to a ‘landmark achievement in the ongoing battle against viral diseases’. (诺贝尔奖大会表示，这三位研究人员为“正在进行的抗击病毒性疾病的斗争中取得了里程碑式的成就”)”以及第三段全文可知，本段主要介绍了诺贝尔奖大会丙型肝炎病毒的发现的意义。丙型肝炎病毒的发现使研制新药成为可能, 从而挽救了数百万人的性命。故选A。
【11题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词前一句话“The assembly said that the discoveries performed by the newly minted Nobel Laureates also allowed for the rapid development of antiviral drugs directed at hepatitis C.(大会说，新当选的诺贝尔奖获得者的发现也使针对丙型肝炎的抗病毒药物得以迅速发展)”以及划线单词的前半句话“For the first time in history, the disease can now be cured(历史上，这种疾病第一次可以治愈)”可知，丙肝可以被治疗，为在全人类中根除丙型肝炎病毒带来了希望。可推测画线单词意为“消除”。故选D。
D
In recent years, Britain has seen a rise in interest in learning and teaching Chinese as a second language. In 2015, Britain’s Department for Education devoted 10 million pounds to Chinese teaching in state schools across the country. Hundreds of pupils are taking part in the program, which aims to make at least 5, 000 young people fluent in Chinese by 2022.
A Chinese-English nursery named Hatching Dragons was established in London in 2015, accepting babies from as young as 6 months to 5 years old. Two years later, the first bilingual (双语的) English and Chinese primary school was opened at Kensington, London.
Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool, which opened Friday at Bromley in southeastern suburb of London, is the first Chinese immersion (沉浸式) preschool founded in Britain. After three years of planning and preparation, the school has drawn expert opinions on Chinese immersion learning from Europe, the US and China. It offers Chinese and English bilingual immersive education for children aged 2 to 5.
Bromley Councillor Kim Botting, who has visited China three times, is very interested in Britain-China education exchanges. He called the school a wonderful and fantastic thing for the community while attending the opening ceremony on Friday.
The local community showed huge interest and support to the newly established preschool. Xu Zhi, head teacher of Petts Wood, said the preschool offered up to 25 places and six children registered (before the opening, with many families signed up for trial lessons in the next few weeks.
“I had the idea of establishing a bilingual preschool three years ago when I realized that more and more British families wanted an earlier start for their children’s Chinese learning,” Xu said. “Many high school students in Britain also learn Chinese at school for two or three hours each week, but that is not enough and also a bit late for language learning.”
12. What do we know about Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool
A. It opens to all children aged 2 to 6 in the community.
B. It requires all students to register before the opening.
C. It is the first Chinese immersion preschool in Britain.
D. It employs teachers from Europe, the US and Japan.
13. What does Kim Botting’s attitude to Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool
A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Unconcerned. D. Unclear.
14. Why does Xu Zhi mention high school students in the last paragraph
A. To show the difficulty of learning Chinese. B. To stress the importance of bilingual learning.
C. To praise high school students for their efforts. D. To explain the necessity of a bilingual preschool.
15. What is the text
A. A short story. B. A book review. C. A news report. D. A research article.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要说明了英国汉语学习的情况以及汉语幼儿园的设立情况。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool, which opened Friday at Bromley in southeastern suburb of London, is the first Chinese immersion (沉浸式) preschool founded in Britain.(佩茨伍德中英幼儿园于上周五在伦敦东南郊区布罗姆利开业，是英国第一家中文沉浸式幼儿园)”可知，Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool是英国第一所中文沉浸式教学的幼儿园。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题，根据第四段“He called the school a wonderful and fantastic thing for the community while attending the opening ceremony on Friday.(在周五的开学典礼上，他称这所学校对社区来说是一件美妙的事情)”可推断，Kim Botting对Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool的态度是肯定的。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Many high school students in Britain also learn Chinese at school for two or three hours each week, but that is not enough and also a bit late for language learning.(英国很多高中生每周也在学校学习两三个小时的中文，但这是不够的，而且对语言学习来说也有点晚了)”可推断，Xu Zhi提到高中生的目的是解释双语幼儿园的必要性。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“In recent years, Britain has seen a rise in interest in learning and teaching Chinese as a second language. In 2015, Britain’s Department for Education devoted 10 million pounds to Chinese teaching in state schools across the country. Hundreds of pupils are taking part in the program, which aims to make at least 5, 000 young people fluent in Chinese by 2022.(近年来，英国人对将汉语作为第二语言进行学习和教学的兴趣日益浓厚。2015年，英国教育部为全国公立学校的汉语教学投入了1000万英镑。数百名学生参加了这个项目，该项目旨在到2022年使至少5000名年轻人能说流利的中文)”结合文章主要说明了英国汉语学习的情况以及汉语幼儿园的设立情况。可推断，本文是一篇新闻报道。故选C。
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。
Building a country is never easy. It takes hard work from generation to generation. ____16____ A new report from The Guardian said long time of climate change can do that. The report said Tuvalu will be the first country to be completely lost due to climate change.
____17____ It has long been at risk from rising sea levels. Now, 40 percent of the area in its capital is underwater at high tide. By the end of the century, it is believed that all the islands will be underwater, reported Reuters. ____18____
To help with the problem, the country plans to build its country in the metaverse (虚拟世界). ____19____ No matter where they live in the real world, the people in this country will have their identity and “live” in its online communities. The government hopes to manage and serve them in cyberspace.
This news made many people in Tuvalu excited. But Li Zuxi, director of the metaverse lab of Qingbo Intelligent Technology, said it may not be the best solution. “Though the digital nation belongs to Tuvalu, it’s still built on a metaverse platform,” said Li. “____20____” He gave us an example. If people from other countries enter the space of the digital country but just show their names, how do people know if they do or do not truly belong to that country
Li added that instead of trying our best to build digital nations, it’s better to pay attention to save the real world now.
A. The digital country will recreate the same landscape and keep its cultural and historical records.
B. Now, the metaverse is not mature, which may bring some problems.
C. There are many similar islands in the world.
D. But how about destroying it
E. Tuvalu is a Pacific island nation with nine islands and 12,000 people.
F. Why do people build their own houses
G. So many people in Tuvalu have often moved around the country and even to other countries.
【答案】16. D 17. E 18. G 19. A 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是篇说明文。太平洋的一个仅有12000人口的岛国图瓦卢，因气候的改变，长期以来一直受到海平面上升的威胁，面临着国家消失的危险，于是国家计划在网上建造虚拟世界，文章分析了其中的优势和弊端，也以此呼吁人们更好地保护现实世界。
【16题详解】
根据下文“A new report from The Guardian said long time of climate change can do that. The report said Tuvalu will be the first country to be completely lost due to climate change.”（《卫报》的一份新报告称，长期的气候变化可以做到这一点。该报告称，图瓦卢将成为第一个因气候变化而完全消失的国家。）可知，长期的气候变化可以使一个国家消失，摧毁一个国家。选项D. But how about destroying it （但是摧毁它呢？）与下一句中的“that”相对应，下文是对选项D所提出问题的回答；同时，选项D中的“it”又指代上文“Building a country is never easy.”中的“country”，衔接合理，语意通顺。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据下文“It has long been at risk from risiing sea levels.”（长期以来，它一直受到海平面上升的威胁。）和“Now, 40 percent of the area in its capital is underwater at high tide.”（现在，首都40%的地区在涨潮时被淹没。）推知，空处应提到一个因海平面上升而面临被摧毁的一个国家。选项E. Tuvalu is a Pacific island nation with nine islands and 12,000 people.（图瓦卢是一个太平洋岛国，拥有9个岛屿和1.2万人口。）符合题意；同时第一段最后一句“The report said Tuvalu will be the first country to be completely lost due to climate change.”（该报告称，图瓦卢将成为第一个因气候变化而完全消失的国家。）提到了图瓦卢这个国家，故选项E承上启下，符合语境。故选E。
【18题详解】
根据第2小题可知，第二段主要是在介绍图瓦卢这个岛国因气候影响所面临的现状，结合上一句“By the end of the century, it is believed that all the islands will be underwater, reported Reuters.”（据路透社报道，到本世纪末，所有的岛屿都将被淹没。）推知，空处应陈述面对这种情况，该国人可能会采取的措施。选项G. So many people in Tuvalu have often moved around the country and even to other countries.（所以图瓦卢的很多人经常在全国各地搬家，甚至搬到其他国家。）符合语境。故选G。
【19题详解】
根据上一句“To help with the problem, the country plans to build its country in the metaverse (虚拟世界).”（为了解决这个问题，该国计划在虚拟世界中建立自己的国家。）推知，空处应陈述在那个虚拟的国家他们会做什么。选项A. The digital country will recreate the same landscape and keep its cultural and historical records.（这个数字国家将重建同样的景观，并保留其文化和历史记录。）符合题意。“digital country”呼应“country in the metaverse”衔接上文。故选A。
【20题详解】
根据下文“He gave us an example. If people from other countries enter the space of the digital country but just show their names, how do people know if they do or do not truly belong to that country ”（他给我们举了一个例子，如果来自其他国家的人进入数字国家的空间，但只是显示他们的名字，人们如何知道他们是否真正属于那个国家？）可知，建立数字国家还存在一定的问题，选项B. Now, the metaverse is not mature, which may bring some problems.（现在，虚拟世界还不成熟，这可能会带来一些问题。）符合题意，下文对此进行了举例说明。故选B。
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When you are a young active person with a clean bill of health, you never really expect to be hospitalized for two weeks. And you certainly never ____21____ you will like it.
I was put in the ____22____ and then into surgery after I had been in a motorcycle accident a week earlier. At that point, a few thoughts had ____23____ my mind about possibly losing my leg, but the staff were all so ____24____ to cure me of my leg.
After almost a week at that hospital, I got ____25____ to a little hospital. The nurses there weren’t nearly so busy and they had more time to stay and ____26____.
One night when I couldn’t sleep, I got out of bed. Then a nurse saw me and she just gave me a hug and asked what was wrong.
“I’m ____27____,” I said quietly. She invited me to sit at the desk with the other nurses there. One of them talked to me about university that wasn’t something I really wanted to ____28____ right then, but I stopped crying ____29____, and ended up going to bed with a smile. Nobody had said anything in particular that ____30____ me down, but those nurses treated me with such ____31____ and love, which made me forget for a while why I was so upset.
It took lots of ____32____ for my leg to heal. I have quite a ____33____ on the skin of my leg and I love it. It ____34____ me of the goodness in people that made a huge ____35____ to this dumb kid who went looking for ways to scare herself.
21. A. forget B. subscribe C. expect D. recall
22. A. hospital B. zone C. grocery D. aquarium
23. A. crossed B. missed C. interrupted D. left
24. A. alternative B. severe C. depressed D. positive
25. A. chosen B. transferred C. attracted D. returned
26. A. infect B. expose C. read D. chat
27. A. surprised B. scared C. excited D. relieved
28. A. focus on B. give up C. turn on D. come down
29. A. widely B. suddenly C. eventually D. comfortably
30. A. grasped B. brought C. turned D. calmed
31. A. kindness B. sadness C. determination D. politeness
32. A. imagination B. proof C. time D. power
33. A. signal B. mark C. switch D. chart
34. A. informs B. persuades C. warns D. reminds
35. A. gesture B. difference C. ban D. conclusion
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者因车祸住院，在担心自己会失去双腿的情况下得到了一群善良友爱的护士的关心，这给作者今后的人生带来了巨大影响的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你当然不会期望你会喜欢它。A. forget忘记；B. subscribe 订阅；C. expect期望；D. recall回忆起。根据常识和前文“you never really expect to be hospitalized for two weeks”可知，你从来没有想过要住院两周，由此推知，你绝对不会期望自己会喜欢医院。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我在一周前发生摩托车事故后被送进了医院，然后接受了手术。A. hospital医院；B. zone区域；C. grocery杂货店；D. aquarium水族馆。根据“after I had been in a motorcycle accident”可知，作者发生了摩托车事故，被送进了医院。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那一点上，我的脑海中闪过一些关于可能失去我的腿的想法，但工作人员都很积极地治愈了我的腿。A. crossed穿过；B. missed错过；C. interrupted打断；D. left离开。结合空前的主语“thoughts”可知，此处指作者脑中闪过一些关于可能失去腿的想法。cross one’s mind“（想法等）掠过心头，出现在脑海”为固定搭配，故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. alternative可供替代的；B. severe严重的；C. depressed沮丧的；D. positive积极的。根据“possibly losing my leg”以及转折词“but”可知，作者想着可能会失去腿，但是医护人员都积极治疗，故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那家医院待了将近一个星期后，我被转到了一家小医院。A. chosen选择；B. transferred转移；C. attracted吸引；D. returned返回。根据空后“a little hospital”可知，作者转去一家小医院，故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那里的护士几乎没有那么忙，她们有更多的时间留下来聊天。A. infect感染；B. expose暴露；C. read阅读；D. chat聊天。根据“The nurses there weren’t nearly so busy”以及下文“One of them talked to me about university…”可知，小医院的护士不忙，有时间聊天，故选D。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“我害怕，”我轻声说。A. surprised惊讶的；B. scared害怕的；C. excited兴奋的，激动的；D. relieved放心的，感到宽慰的。根据上文“At that point, a few thoughts had ____3____ my mind about possibly losing my leg”可知，作者害怕失去腿，故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：其中一个和我聊起了大学，那不是我当时真正想要关注的事情，但我最终停止了哭泣，笑着上床睡觉。A. focus on关注；B. give up放弃；C. turn on打开；D. come down下降，降低。根据语境以及“One of them talked to me about university”可知，作者在医院担心害怕，护士和作者聊起大学的事情，这不是作者当时真正关注的事情，故选A。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意同上。A. widely广泛地；B. suddenly突然；C. eventually最后；D. comfortably舒适地。根据语境和后文“and ended up going to bed with a smile”可知，作者最终停止了哭泣。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：没有人说什么特别的话让我平静下来，但那些护士对我很好，很爱，这让我暂时忘记了我为什么这么难过。A. grasped抓住，理解；B. brought带来；C. turned转弯；D. calmed使平静。根据上文“I stopped crying ____9____, and ended up going to bed with a smile”可知，作者最后停止哭泣，微笑着去睡觉，故作者最后平静下来了，故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. kindness善良；B. sadness悲伤；C. determination决心；D. politeness礼貌。根据上文内容以及空后的并列名词“love”可知，护士陪作者聊天，使作者最终平静下来，故此处指护士的善良和爱心，故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的腿花了很长时间才痊愈。A. imagination想象力；B. proof证据；C. time时间；D. power力量。根据“for my leg to heal”可知，作者的腿很长时间才痊愈，故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我腿上的皮肤上有一个疤痕，我很喜欢它。A. signal信号；B. mark疤痕；C. switch开关，转换器；D. chart图表。结合上文内容以及“on the skin of my leg”可知，作者的腿很长时间才痊愈，腿上留下了疤痕，故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它让我想起了人性的善良，这对这个想办法吓唬自己的蠢孩子产生了巨大的影响。A. informs通知；B. persuades说服；C. warns警告；D. reminds提醒。根据语境和后文“me of the goodness in people”可知，这个伤疤提醒作者人性的善良。remind sb. of sth.“提醒某人某事”为固定搭配。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. gesture手势；B. difference差异；C. ban禁令；D. conclusion结论。根据前文“It ____14____ me of the goodness in people”可知，护士们的善意对作者产生了巨大的影响。make a difference“有影响”为固定搭配。故选B。
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has entered the business of making airplanes. The first Chinese-made commercial aircraft took off from Shanghai ____36____ Sunday and landed at Beijing Airport. The narrow-bodied C919 plane had 128 ____37____ (passenger) on board. The company that made the plane is the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. This is shortened to “COMAC”. China’s President Xi Jinping praised the C919 aircraft as ____38____ success of Chinese innovation. Newspapers in China called the C919 “a symbol of ____39____ (nation) pride”. The plane ____40____ (praise) by one of the passengers. He said: “The flight was extremely smooth, comfortable and memorable. I’ll remember this for some time to come.”
____41____ COMAC wants to do is to be a major player in the commercial airplane market. It ____42____ (hope) to compete with industry giants such as Boeing and AC ____43____ (start) developing the C919 in 2008. Production began in late 2011. In September 2022, it was passed to fly commercially in AC’s first customer was China Eastern Airlines, which bought five of the AC plans ____44____ (build) 150 planes each year for the next five years. A spokes-person said there were orders for more than 1,000 C919s from different Chinese airlines. He hopes airlines from other countries will soon start making orders, ____45____ (add) that the plane was an “important milestone” for China’s aircraft industry.
【答案】36. on 37. passengers
38. a 39. national
40. was praised
41. What 42. hopes
43. started
44. to build
45. adding
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了第一架中国制造的商用飞机C919周日从上海起飞，降落在北京机场。文章主要报道了国产大飞机C919首行成功，正式投入运营，举世瞩目，获得了广泛赞誉。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：第一架中国制造的商用飞机周日从上海起飞，降落在北京机场。在星期几，应用介词on，故填on。
【37题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：这架窄体C919飞机上有128名乘客。此处应用名词passenger(乘客)作宾语，由128可知，应用复数形式，故填passengers。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：中国国家主席习近平称赞C919飞机是中国创新的成功。success此处是可数名词，表示“成功的事”，此处泛指一件中国创新的成功事情，应用不定冠词来修饰，且success发音是以辅音音素开头，应用a，故填a。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：中国报纸称C919是“民族自豪感的象征”。此处修饰名词pride，应用形容词national“民族的”，作定语，故填national。
【40题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：飞机受到一位乘客的赞扬。此处在句中作谓语，句子描述过去发生的事，且主语the plane和动词praise是被动关系，应用一般过去时的被动语态，主语是单数，be动词应用was，故填was praised。
【41题详解】
考查主语从句。句意：中国商飞的目标是成为商用飞机市场的主要参与者。________COMAC wants to do是主语从句，从句缺少宾语，指物，应用what来引导，单词位于句首，首字母大写，故填What。
【42题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：它希望与波音和空中客车等行业巨头竞争。句子描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时，主语是it，谓语动词hope应用三单形式，故填hopes。
【43题详解】
考查时态。句意：中国商飞于2008年开始研发C919。由in 2008可知，句子描述过去发生的事，应用一般过去时，故填started。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：中国商飞计划在未来五年内每年生产150架飞机。plan to do sth.固定搭配，意为“计划做某事”，不定式作宾语，故填to build。
45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：他希望其他国家的航空公司很快开始下订单，并补充说，这架飞机是中国航空业的一个“重要里程碑”。句中有谓语，前后无连词，此处应用非谓语动词作状语，主语he和动词add(补充说)是主动关系，应用现在分词，作状语，故填adding。
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 近年来，有一部分学生选择高三毕业后出国留学。假设你是李华，近期你班将围绕这个话题开展一次班会，你认为本科阶段出国留学是否合适呢？请用英文写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 出国读大学的益处；
2. 出国读大学的弊端；
3. 发表自己的看法，并倡导同学们理性看待出国留学。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and students,
I’d like to express my feelings on studying abroad.
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【答案】Dear teachers and students,
I’d like to express my feelings on studying abroad.
In my opinion, the rapid growth in numbers of undergraduates studying abroad is due to the numerous advantages of overseas study. The top reason is getting a chance to broaden your horizons while experiencing a high standard of education and first-rate facilities. On the other hand, drawbacks such as high expenses and leaving their families affect some students when they make decisions.
Generally speaking, I think for undergraduates, studying abroad is a precious opportunity. If you have self-control, go ahead and try. Overall, I suggest everyone look at this question rationally with reasonable consideration.
【解析】
【导语】本文是开放作文。假设你是李华，近期你班将围绕“高三毕业后是否出国留学”这个话题开展一次班会，你认为本科阶段出国留学是否合适呢？请用英文写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：1. 出国读大学的益处；2. 出国读大学的弊端；3. 发表自己的看法，并倡导同学们理性看待出国留学。
【详解】1.词汇积累
我认为：in my opinion→as far as I'm concerned
由于：due to→because of
缺点：drawbacks→disadvantages
宝贵的：precious→valuable
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In my opinion, the rapid growth in numbers of undergraduates studying abroad is due to the numerous advantages of overseas study.
拓展句：In my opinion, since there are numerous advantages of overseas study, the number of undergraduates studying abroad is increasing.
【点睛】【高分句型1】On the other hand, drawbacks such as high expenses and leaving their families affect some students when they make decisions. (运用了when引导的状语从句)
【高分句型2】If you have self-control, go ahead and try.(运用了if引导的状语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
“A nursing home would be safer, Dad,” Arlyn told her father, Jim.
“No way,” Jim interrupted. His wife passed away just a year before. At 91, he still wanted to remain in the cottage he and his wife had built.
Jim started experiencing an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Arlyn found his decline was indeed all-consuming. However, she herself was in her late sixties; her house was a 40-minute drive from the cottage. One day, when she read about a new eldercare service called Care. coach, it fueled her interest. For about $200 a month, a computerized avatar (头像) (controlled remotely by a human caregiver) would watch over a home-bound person 24 hours a day. She signed up immediately.
A week later, a tablet arrived. Following the instructions, Arlyn uploaded dozens of family pictures. Then an animated dog appeared on the screen. She presented the tablet to Jim, pointing to the screen pet, and said excitedly, “Here Dad. You have a new companion.” Jim, doubtful about the dog’s service, knew he had to learn how to get along with the dog before Alzheimer’s took hold.
Within a week, Jim and his dog, whom he named Pony, settled into a routine. Every 15 minutes or so, Pony would look for Jim calling his name if he was out of view. Sometimes Jim would “pet” to awake the sleeping Pony on screen. Pony reminded Jim which caretaker would be visiting to do the tasks: preparing meals, driving him to a senior center, etc. Pony would read poetry aloud or discuss the news. When Pony praised Jim’s sweater, Jim repaid by petting Pony’s screen with his finger sending hearts floating up from the dog’s head. One evening when Arlyn came to visit her father as usual, she was amazed to find that Pony was holding up a photo of her late mum to her dad between its paws.
注意：
1.续写词数应150左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Jim stared at the photo fondly with tears welling up in his eyes.
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Seeing the close bond between Pony and her dad, Arlyn felt a relief.
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【答案】 Jim stared at the photo fondly, with tears welling up in his eyes. Memories flashed through Jim’s mind. It had been more than a year since his wife’s death and hardly had he mentioned her anymore. That day, though, he gazed at the photo affectionately and declared emotionally, “I still love her”. Sensing Jim’s sadness, Pony sent hearts to Jim on the screen and comforted him. Uplifted by Pony’s loving remarks, Jim petted Pony’ screen with his finger sending hearts floating up from the dog’s head again. Pony responded with its tail wagging cheerfully. Arlyn sat in silence, with an illusion of slipping back to the old happy days.
Seeing the close bond between Pony and her dad, Arlyn felt a relief. She was amazed at Pony’s heart-warming service and her dad’s fondness for Pony. Pony was more than just a virtual companion; rather, he had become a member of the family, a loyal friend who had helped them through the tough times. With time going by, Arlyn noticed the improvement in her father’s cognitive ability and mood, and he got more engaged in conversations. Arlyn was grateful to Pony. Knowing that Pony was not a substitute for human interaction, she resolved to cherish every moment with her dad, for the presence of loved ones was crucial.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Arlyn的母亲一年前去世，91岁的父亲Jim，患有老年痴呆症，他不愿去养老院，独自一人居住在和母亲建造的房子里。Arlyn已经六十多岁了，且她的房子离小屋有40分钟的车程。为了照顾父亲，她为父亲注册了一个新的老年护理服务——由人类远程控制可以一天24小时监视一个宅在家里的人。之后她收到一个平板，屏幕上有一只动画狗，Jim给动画狗取名为 Pony，Jim慢慢学会了如何与 Pony相处。一天晚上，当Arlyn像往常一样来看望她的父亲时，她惊讶地发现 Pony用爪子向她的父亲举起了一张她已故母亲的照片。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“Jim 深情地盯着那张照片，眼里噙着泪水。”可知，第一段可描写Jim盯着照片想念已故的妻子，之后Pony安慰Jim。
②由第二段首句内容“看到Pony和爸爸之间的亲密关系，Arlyn松了一口气。”可知，第二段可描写动画狗Pony对父亲的帮助，以及Arlyn对Pony很感谢。
2.续写线索：Jim盯着照片——怀念已故妻子——Pony安慰Jim——Arlyn感到安慰——Pony对Jim的帮助——Arlyn感谢Pony
3.词汇激活
行为类
①盯着看：gaze at/stare at
②帮助某人：help sb./do sb. a favor
③注意到：notice/take notice of
情绪类
①惊讶的：amazed/surprised
②感激的：grateful/thankful
【点睛】[高分句型1] It had been more than a year since his wife’s death and hardly had he mentioned her anymore.（由since引导的状语从句）
[高分句型2] Uplifted by Pony’s loving remarks, Jim petted Pony’ screen with his finger sending hearts floating up from the dog’s head again.（非谓语动词作状语）
[高分句型3] Pony was more than just a virtual companion; rather, he had become a member of the family, a loyal friend who had helped them through the tough times（who引导的限制性定语从句）2023～2024学年度第一学期第二次月考
高二英语试题
注意事项：
1. 本试题共10页，满分150分，时间120分钟。
2. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名和准考证号填写在答题卡上。
3. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
4. 考试结束后，监考员将答题卡按顺序收回，装袋整理；试题不回收。
第一部分：听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。听力部分结束前，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题，每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What will the speakers do first
A. Get some paint. B. Have a cup of tea. C. Paint the house.
2. What did the woman forget
A. Her gloves. B. Her coat. C. Her scarf.
3. Why does the boy need the car
A. To go to work.
B. To deliver items for a party.
C. To take his uncle to the hospital.
4. How does the woman feel about her interview at first
A. Worried. B. Excited. C. Confident.
5. When is their grandpa’s birthday
A. On November 8th. B. On November 7th. C. On November 6th.
第二节（共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man think of the special
A. It is exactly what he wanted.
B. It sounds like a lot of food.
C. It isn’t worth the price.
7. What does the man want on his second pizza
A. Sausage, mushrooms, and onions.
B. Sausage, chicken, and mushrooms.
C. Chicken, peppers, and extra cheese.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8 What’s the matter with the man now
A. He’s got a fever. B. He’s got a headache. C. He’s got a stomachache.
9. What does the woman remind the man to do
A. Get enough rest. B. Eat properly. C. Drink much water.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What made Maya Bay draw too many tourists since 1999
A. The convenient location.
B. A famous Hollywood movie.
C. Its first opening to the public.
11. Why did the government close Maya Bay for a time
A. To develop it. B. To do research. C. To protect the natural life.
12. How many tourists can visit Maya Bay per day now
A. 300. B. 2,000. C. 4,000.
13. What will the speakers do next
A. Surf the Internet. B. Read some magazines. C. Book a hotel.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How did the man notice the problem first
A. His bank called him. B. His bill showed him. C. He lost his credit card.
15. What will the bank do to fix the problem
A. They will give the man his money back at once.
B. They will talk to the police.
C. They will do a survey.
16. What might have caused the problem according to the man
A. Online shopping. B. His debt. C. Unskilled operation.
17. What do the two speakers mainly talk about
A. Information safety. B. Shopping habits. C. Ways to make a living.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How many foreign students are visiting in the speaker’s school now
A. About 13. B. About 20. C. Over 30.
19. Why does the school organize the music week
A. To attract more foreign students.
B. To exchange ideas about culture.
C. To help foreign students enjoy their time.
20. Where will the music week be held
A. In the library. B. In the garden. C. On the playground.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Here are some fantastic parks in San Antonio.
Brackenridge Park
The park was first established in 1899 and has been popular with both locals and visitors ever since. Towering trees and peaceful riverbanks will greet guests along the park’s paths, and the facilities include playgrounds, museums, a miniature train, a Japanese tea garden, and one of the oldest golf courses in the city.
Friedrich Wilderness Park
In the park, you’ll find about 10 miles of paved(铺过的)and unpaved trails(路线), with a little something for everyone. From rocky climbs to deep canyons, and enchanting forests to open views, there’s no shortage of natural beauty. The area is nationally famous for birdwatching.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
The park is the state’s only one on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers quite a large area, so it’s best to make it a full-day or at least a half-day trip so you can be sure to cover everything. While the Alamo is a separate attraction, you will get to enjoy the architectural wonders of Mission Concepcion, Mission San Jose, Mission San Juan, and Mission Espada. They’re all connected by a hike and bike trail, with plenty of stops along the way to picnic, climb trees, and refill water. Admission is free!
Eisenhower Park
Just a 20-to 30-minute drive from the city center, the park puts the best landscapes in the Texas Hill Country on full display, holding 6 miles of hiking trails, both paved and unpaved. Explore dried creek beds, look out over plunging canyons, and enjoy full views of San Antonio down below. You can also find playgrounds for the little ones, picnic tables, and barbecue facilities.
1. What is Friedrich Wilderness Park well-known for
A. Birdwatching. B. Ancient buildings.
C. A Japanese tea garden. D. Unpaved hiking paths.
2. Which park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
A. Brackenridge Park.
B. Friedrich Wilderness Park.
C. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park.
D. Eisenhower Park.
3. What are some of the features of Eisenhower Park
A. Golf courses and bicycle trails.
B. Museums and no entrance fee.
C. Birdwatching and playgrounds.
D. Hiking trails and barbecue facilities.
B
When it comes to learning abroad, you may feel uncertain and nervous. Then a supportive host family can be hugely significant in making you feel comfortable in a new country and a new culture. Here are some reasons.
Imagine if you could find a warm greeting upon arrival at your chosen destination. Your homesickness will be cured by the quality time you spend with your host family. Sharing conversations, trying each other’s hobbies or enjoying a movie evening together can create bonds and friendships that last a lifetime.
While you live with a local family, you can make the most out of everyday conversations in a relaxing environment, which will encourage you to learn new words in new ways that you cannot always pick up in the classroom. You will make much faster progress in your learning as you’ll be putting your skills to use outside the classroom as well as with native speakers.
While you live with your host family, you will eat the local cuisine and get to know the true character of the local food culture. Although each family does it differently, this will give you invaluable insights into local life. You may even learn some delicious family recipes and should also share yours.
While exploring unknown pathways can be exciting, sometimes you just have to be somewhere on time. Living with a host family will teach you how to travel like a local and navigate the London Underground like a pro (老手) and read a train schedule with so much confidence that a native speaker asks you for direction.
Daily life with your host family will teach you so much about the culture and traditions of the country you are living in. It will also teach you to embrace cultural differences. Not only will you return home with new language skills, but you will hopefully also come home with a second family abroad—a true home away from home.
4. Who do you think the article is meant for
A. Those who expect to save budget.
B. Those who want to travel abroad.
C. Those who are eager for company.
D. Those who intend to study abroad.
5. What does the author think of living with a local family
A. Rewarding. B. Costly. C. Fashionable. D. Stressful.
6. Which of the following will the author agree with
A. Students will encounter varieties of challenges.
B. Foreigners are always thinking of helping others.
C. It must be an exciting experience to live abroad.
D. Life with a host family can bridge cultural gap.
7. What is the best title for the article
A. How to get along with natives
B. How to adapt to local culture
C. Why to choose a host family
D. Why to encourage exposure
C
Three scientists who played central roles in the discovery of the hepatitis C virus(丙型肝炎病毒)have been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020. This prize will bed shared by Michael Houghton, from the United Kingdom, and United States scientists Harvey J. Alter and Charles M. Rice, who all made notable contributions toward the discovery of the blood-born virus that causes chronic(慢性的)liver problems.
Alter demonstrated in the 1970s that some people who received blood transfusions(输血)would develop cases of hepatitis that were not caused by the hepatitis A or B viruses, suggesting that another infectious agent was to blame. In the 1980s, Houghton managed to isolate(分离)the genetic sequence of the virus, while Rice proved that the pathogen(病原体)could replicate and cause infection. The World Health Organization estimates that around 71 million people worldwide live with hepatitis C, which can cause major liver complications(并发症)and, in some cases, death.
The Nobel Assembly said the three researchers had contributed to a “landmark achievement in the ongoing battle against viral diseases”. “The discovery of hepatitis C virus revealed the cause of the remaining cases of chronic hepatitis and made blood tests and new medicines that have saved millions of lives possible, ” the assembly said in a statement. ”“Thanks to their discovery, highly sensitive blood tests for the virus are now available and these have essentially eliminated post-transfusion hepatitis in many parts of the world, greatly improving global health.” The assembly said that the discoveries performed by the newly minted Nobel Laureates also allowed for the rapid development of antiviral drugs directed at hepatitis C. “For the first time in history, the disease can now be cured, raising hopes of eradicating hepatitis C virus from the world population,”the statement said.
The award for physiology and medicine is the first of the Nobel Prizes to be handed out this year, with prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics to follow during the next seven days.
8. What was the important discovery of three scientists
A. The hepatitis A virus. B. The hepatitis B virus.
C. The hepatitis C virus. D. The risk of blood transfusions.
9 Who succeeded in isolating the sequence of the virus
A. Michael Houghton. B. Harvey J. Alter.
C. Charles M. Rice. D. The World Health Organization.
10. What’s paragraph 3 mainly about
A. The significance of the discovery. B. The course of the discovery.
C. The disadvantage of the discovery. D. The harm of the hepatitis.
11. What does the underlined word “eradicating” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. Discovering. B. Knowing.
C. Reporting. D. Destroying.
D
In recent years, Britain has seen a rise in interest in learning and teaching Chinese as a second language. In 2015, Britain’s Department for Education devoted 10 million pounds to Chinese teaching in state schools across the country. Hundreds of pupils are taking part in the program, which aims to make at least 5, 000 young people fluent in Chinese by 2022.
A Chinese-English nursery named Hatching Dragons was established in London in 2015, accepting babies from as young as 6 months to 5 years old. Two years later, the first bilingual (双语的) English and Chinese primary school was opened at Kensington, London.
Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool, which opened Friday at Bromley in southeastern suburb of London, is the first Chinese immersion (沉浸式) preschool founded in Britain. After three years of planning and preparation, the school has drawn expert opinions on Chinese immersion learning from Europe, the US and China. It offers Chinese and English bilingual immersive education for children aged 2 to 5.
Bromley Councillor Kim Botting, who has visited China three times, is very interested in Britain-China education exchanges. He called the school a wonderful and fantastic thing for the community while attending the opening ceremony on Friday.
The local community showed huge interest and support to the newly established preschool. Xu Zhi, head teacher of Petts Wood, said the preschool offered up to 25 places and six children registered (before the opening, with many families signed up for trial lessons in the next few weeks.
“I had the idea of establishing a bilingual preschool three years ago when I realized that more and more British families wanted an earlier start for their children’s Chinese learning,” Xu said. “Many high school students in Britain also learn Chinese at school for two or three hours each week, but that is not enough and also a bit late for language learning.”
12. What do we know about Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool
A. It opens to all children aged 2 to 6 in the community.
B. It requires all students to register before the opening.
C It is the first Chinese immersion preschool in Britain.
D. It employs teachers from Europe, the US and Japan.
13. What does Kim Botting’s attitude to Petts Wood Mandarin-English Preschool
A. Positive. B. Doubtful. C. Unconcerned. D. Unclear.
14. Why does Xu Zhi mention high school students in the last paragraph
A. To show the difficulty of learning Chinese. B. To stress the importance of bilingual learning.
C. To praise high school students for their efforts. D. To explain the necessity of a bilingual preschool.
15. What is the text
A. A short story. B. A book review. C. A news report. D. A research article.
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。
Building a country is never easy. It takes hard work from generation to generation. ____16____ A new report from The Guardian said long time of climate change can do that. The report said Tuvalu will be the first country to be completely lost due to climate change.
____17____ It has long been at risk from rising sea levels. Now, 40 percent of the area in its capital is underwater at high tide. By the end of the century, it is believed that all the islands will be underwater, reported Reuters. ____18____
To help with the problem, the country plans to build its country in the metaverse (虚拟世界). ____19____ No matter where they live in the real world, the people in this country will have their identity and “live” in its online communities. The government hopes to manage and serve them in cyberspace.
This news made many people in Tuvalu excited. But Li Zuxi, director of the metaverse lab of Qingbo Intelligent Technology, said it may not be the best solution. “Though the digital nation belongs to Tuvalu, it’s still built on a metaverse platform,” said Li. “____20____” He gave us an example. If people from other countries enter the space of the digital country but just show their names, how do people know if they do or do not truly belong to that country
Li added that instead of trying our best to build digital nations, it’s better to pay attention to save the real world now.
A. The digital country will recreate the same landscape and keep its cultural and historical records.
B. Now, the metaverse is not mature, which may bring some problems.
C There are many similar islands in the world.
D. But how about destroying it
E. Tuvalu is a Pacific island nation with nine islands and 12,000 people.
F. Why do people build their own houses
G So many people in Tuvalu have often moved around the country and even to other countries.
第三部分：语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When you are a young active person with a clean bill of health, you never really expect to be hospitalized for two weeks. And you certainly never ____21____ you will like it.
I was put in the ____22____ and then into surgery after I had been in a motorcycle accident a week earlier. At that point, a few thoughts had ____23____ my mind about possibly losing my leg, but the staff were all so ____24____ to cure me of my leg.
After almost a week at that hospital, I got ____25____ to a little hospital. The nurses there weren’t nearly so busy and they had more time to stay and ____26____.
One night when I couldn’t sleep, I got out of bed. Then a nurse saw me and she just gave me a hug and asked what was wrong.
“I’m ____27____,” I said quietly. She invited me to sit at the desk with the other nurses there. One of them talked to me about university that wasn’t something I really wanted to ____28____ right then, but I stopped crying ____29____, and ended up going to bed with a smile. Nobody had said anything in particular that ____30____ me down, but those nurses treated me with such ____31____ and love, which made me forget for a while why I was so upset.
It took lots of ____32____ for my leg to heal. I have quite a ____33____ on the skin of my leg and I love it. It ____34____ me of the goodness in people that made a huge ____35____ to this dumb kid who went looking for ways to scare herself.
21. A. forget B. subscribe C. expect D. recall
22. A. hospital B. zone C. grocery D. aquarium
23. A. crossed B. missed C. interrupted D. left
24. A. alternative B. severe C. depressed D. positive
25. A. chosen B. transferred C. attracted D. returned
26. A. infect B. expose C. read D. chat
27. A. surprised B. scared C. excited D. relieved
28. A. focus on B. give up C. turn on D. come down
29. A. widely B. suddenly C. eventually D. comfortably
30. A. grasped B. brought C. turned D. calmed
31. A. kindness B. sadness C. determination D. politeness
32. A. imagination B. proof C. time D. power
33. A. signal B. mark C. switch D. chart
34. A. informs B. persuades C. warns D. reminds
35. A. gesture B. difference C. ban D. conclusion
第二节 语法填空（共10小题，每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China has entered the business of making airplanes. The first Chinese-made commercial aircraft took off from Shanghai ____36____ Sunday and landed at Beijing Airport. The narrow-bodied C919 plane had 128 ____37____ (passenger) on board. The company that made the plane is the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd. This is shortened to “COMAC”. China’s President Xi Jinping praised the C919 aircraft as ____38____ success of Chinese innovation. Newspapers in China called the C919 “a symbol of ____39____ (nation) pride”. The plane ____40____ (praise) by one of the passengers. He said: “The flight was extremely smooth, comfortable and memorable. I’ll remember this for some time to come.”
____41____ COMAC wants to do is to be a major player in the commercial airplane market. It ____42____ (hope) to compete with industry giants such as Boeing and AC ____43____ (start) developing the C919 in 2008. Production began in late 2011. In September 2022, it was passed to fly commercially in AC’s first customer was China Eastern Airlines, which bought five of the AC plans ____44____ (build) 150 planes each year for the next five years. A spokes-person said there were orders for more than 1,000 C919s from different Chinese airlines. He hopes airlines from other countries will soon start making orders, ____45____ (add) that the plane was an “important milestone” for China’s aircraft industry.
第四部分：写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 近年来，有一部分学生选择高三毕业后出国留学。假设你是李华，近期你班将围绕这个话题开展一次班会，你认为本科阶段出国留学是否合适呢？请用英文写一篇演讲稿，内容包括：
1. 出国读大学的益处；
2. 出国读大学的弊端；
3. 发表自己的看法，并倡导同学们理性看待出国留学。
注意：1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear teachers and students,
I’d like to express my feelings on studying abroad.
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 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。
“A nursing home would be safer, Dad,” Arlyn told her father, Jim.
“No way,” Jim interrupted. His wife passed away just a year before. At 91, he still wanted to remain in the cottage he and his wife had built.
Jim started experiencing an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease. Arlyn found his decline was indeed all-consuming. However, she herself was in her late sixties; her house was a 40-minute drive from the cottage. One day, when she read about a new eldercare service called Care. coach, it fueled her interest. For about $200 a month, a computerized avatar (头像) (controlled remotely by a human caregiver) would watch over a home-bound person 24 hours a day. She signed up immediately.
A week later, a tablet arrived. Following the instructions, Arlyn uploaded dozens of family pictures. Then an animated dog appeared on the screen. She presented the tablet to Jim, pointing to the screen pet, and said excitedly, “Here Dad. You have a new companion.” Jim, doubtful about the dog’s service, knew he had to learn how to get along with the dog before Alzheimer’s took hold.
Within a week, Jim and his dog, whom he named Pony, settled into a routine. Every 15 minutes or so, Pony would look for Jim calling his name if he was out of view. Sometimes Jim would “pet” to awake the sleeping Pony on screen. Pony reminded Jim which caretaker would be visiting to do the tasks: preparing meals, driving him to a senior center, etc. Pony would read poetry aloud or discuss the news. When Pony praised Jim’s sweater, Jim repaid by petting Pony’s screen with his finger sending hearts floating up from the dog’s head. One evening when Arlyn came to visit her father as usual, she was amazed to find that Pony was holding up a photo of her late mum to her dad between its paws.
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。
Jim stared at the photo fondly, with tears welling up in his eyes.
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Seeing the close bond between Pony and her dad, Arlyn felt a relief.
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