2023级高一阶段性模块检测
英语试题
满分150分，考试用时120分钟
注意事项：
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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。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. What is the weather like today
A. Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Stormy.
2. Where does the woman usually go at Christmas
A. To a school. B. To her daughter’s. C. To a village nearby.
3. Why does the woman stop the man buying beer
A. He has drunk too much. B. He just finished eating. C. He looks younger than 18.
4. How many bags of rubbish has the woman collected in total
A. Three. B. Four. C. Seven.
5. What is the man going to do first
A. Have dinner. B. Attend a class. C. Borrow a book.
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S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 are the speakers discussing
A. A gym class. B.A ball game. C. A running race.
7. How are the speakers traveling
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By taxi.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman want to do
A. Leave the gallery. B. Go to her office. C. Enjoy art.
9. What docs the man have to do today
A. Finish an order. B. Take a day off. C. Attend a meeting.
10. What docs the man suggest
A. Looking around slowly.
B. Returning the next day.
C. Buying a painting.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why is the woman excited
A. She is planning a new design
B. She is helping the environment.
C. She is visiting a place she loves.
12. Where are probably the speakers
A. On a plane. B. In a taxi. C. On a train.
13. When will the speakers go back
A. In two days. B. In two weeks. C. In a month.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How does the man probably feel now
A. Impressed. B. Unwilling. C. Disappointed.
15. Who gave the speakers the tickets for the ballet
A. Alex. B. Mary. C. Linda.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A Neighbors. B. Co-workers. C. Husband and wife
17. Why does the woman end the conversation
A. The show is about to start.
B. She gets angry with the man.
C. The man is talking too much.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How often does the event take place
A. Every month. B. Every year. C. Every five years.
19. What is the reason for the speaker to volunteer
A. Gaining rich experience.
B. Feeling better about himself.
C. Taking up a lot of free time.
20. What will happen next
A. Food will be served.
B. New volunteers will speak.
C. A website will be introduced.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；衍小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Hovis has been making krumkake since she learned as a young girl alongside her grandma. Every Christmas, Hovis’ family would drive from DeKalb to Rochelle, where she and her mom would join her grandma in the kitchen. The rest of the family would hang out in the living room where they could smell the sweet treats as they waited to bite into the crispy cookies.
Grandma died when she was 13, but the krumkake tradition didn’t end then. This Christmas, Hovis is headed to her aunt’s house where she plans to make krumkake with her two nephews (侄子). “I’ll be able to share that with them and tell them the story of their great-grandmother,” Hovis said.
“Hopefully they will have an interest in continuing that ... so the recipe and the tradition can carry on.”
Krumkake
Ingredients
● 3/4 cup sugar ● 1 cup flour
● 3 eggs ● 1 teaspoon vanilla
● 1 cup heavy whipping cream ● a little of salt
Instructions
● Stir sugar and eggs well.
● Add half the cream to the sugar and egg mixture and mix well.
● Mix in the flour and stir until very smooth, then add the rest of the ingredients. Keep the mixture thin enough so that it spreads easily when poured.
● Pour on a very hot iron and press until browned. Bake each side of the cookie for about 30 seconds.
● Remove and immediately roll onto a stick until cool. A knife or a fork comes in handy to help you get the cookie off the iron. Enjoy!
1. What is Hovis’ family tradition at Christmas
A. Dining out. B. Travelling around.
C. Hanging out. D. Enjoying cookies.
2. What do we know about the ingredients
A. Five ingredients are needed.
B. More flour than sugar should be added.
C. Vanilla and cream are of the same amount.
D. They should be exactly measured.
3. What may lead to a successful krumkake
A. Add the cream before stirring sugar and eggs.
B. Keep the mixture thin enough to spread.
C. Bake the cookie for about 30 seconds.
D. Use a knife to cut it into pieces.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是Hovis家的传统的krumkake的食谱。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段的“The rest of the family would hang out in the living room where they could smell the sweet treats as they waited to bite into the crispy cookies.(家里的其他成员会待在客厅里，一边闻着糖果的香味，一边等着吃酥脆的饼干。)”可知，Hovis的圣诞节传统是享受饼干。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Ingredients部分的“3/4 cup sugar ● 1 cup flour(3/4杯糖 ● 1杯面粉)”可知，加的面粉要比加的糖多。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Instructions部分的“Keep the mixture thin enough so that it spreads easily when poured.(保持混合物足够稀，这样倒的时候才容易散开。)”可知，保持混合物薄到足以散开会带来一个成功的krumkake，故选B。
B
By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova — not as a musician but as her page turner. “I’m not a trained musician, but I’ve learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.”
Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn’t have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.
“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.” Mr Titterton explained.
Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.
But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,” Mr Titterton said, “Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.
“My husband is the worst page turner,” she laughed. “He’s interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’ Robert is the best page turner I’ve had in my entire life.”
4. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner
A. Read music. B. Play the piano.
C. Sing songs. D. Fix the instruments.
5. Which of the following best describes Titterton’s job on stage
A. Boring. B. Well-paid.
C. Demanding. D. Dangerous.
6. What does Titterton need to practise
A. Counting the pages. B. Recognizing the “nodding”.
C. Catching falling objects. D. Performing in his own style.
7. Why is Ms Raspopova’s husband “the worst page turner”
A. He has very poor eyesight. B. He ignores the audience.
C. He has no interest in music. D. He forgets to do his job.
【答案】4 A 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了为钢琴演奏者做翻页工作的Robert Titterton和他的工作情况。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“I’m not a trained musician, but I’ve learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.(我不是受过训练的音乐家，但我学会了识谱，这样我就可以在Maria的表演中帮助她)”可知，因为Titterton识谱，所以可以在Maria的钢琴表演中为她翻页。故选A项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“A lot of skills are needed for the job. You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.(这项工作需要很多技能。你必须确保你不会一次翻两页并且必要的时候确保你回到前面找到音乐重复的部分)”可知，为钢琴家翻页这项工作很需要技巧，所以Titterton的工作要求是很高的。故选C项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.(无声的舞台交流是关键，每个钢琴家都有自己的“点头”风格来表示翻页，他们需要和翻页者进行练习)”可知，Titterton需要练习识别钢琴演奏者的“点头”示意来翻页。故选B项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“He’s interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’(他对音乐很感兴趣，感受着每一个音符，所以我不得不说：“翻页，翻页！”)”可知，Ms Raspopova的丈夫因为对音乐感兴趣，所以帮她翻页的时候总是沉浸在音乐中而忘掉自己的工作，她不得不去提醒。故选D项。
C
As climate change quickly advances, many Middle Eastern countries aremaking the change from oil-based economies to ones that attract people fromaround the world--for travelling, business, work or to live.
One such example is NEOM to be built in Saudi Arabia. A key part of NEOM is “The Line”, a $725 billion futuristic city designed to house 9 millionpeople. It is a mirrored (镜子) wall-like building 200 meters wide and 500 meterstall. To be built in north-western Tabuk province, the project will spread 170 kilometres from the Red Sea across deserts, mountains and valleys.
At first look, the project appears environmentally impressive. The city area isno more than 100 metres from any point in the city. A high-speed electric publictransport service makes sure every part of “The Line” is within 20 minutes away. Unluckily, as in many high-rise buildings with a large population inside, a vertical (垂直的) transportation would be needed, for it is just like a 125-floor building.
The project costs also seem OK at $55,000 per person. Let’s say this isachievable in a country like Saudi Arabia and only covers infrastructure (基础设施). Even so, it remains to be seen how super-high-speed transport and mostadvanced infrastructure and services within the hugest building ever built can becost-effective.
The Line is planned for green living. Energy comes from renewable sources,waste water is reused, and it owns the latest “smart city” and mixed-use buildingtechnologies. Car ownership is avoided in favour of walking, cycling and publictransport.
However, the materials to be used and the building of such a big projectcould be very harmful to the environment. The plan says no one would be morethan two minutes from nature. But does this include the waiting times for a liftWithout careful design, a high dependence on vertical transportation may ruin thepleasure of walkable or bicycle-friendly areas.
8. Why will “The Line” be built in Saudi Arabia
A. To take a step towards green economies.
B. To attract more tourists from all over the world.
C. To house the increasing population in Saudi Arabia.
D. To make preparations for a project known as NEOM.
9. How does the author introduce “The Line” in paragraph 2
A. By showing an example. B. By designing drawings.
C. By making a comparison. D. By supplying numbers.
10. What do we know about “The Line”
A. It will surely cost S725 million to build. B. It will be wholly environmentally friendly.
C. It will require a vertical transportation. D. It will be a 125-floor building for certain.
11. What does the author think of “The Line”
A. Unclear. B. Doubtful.
C. Indifferent. D. Hopeful.
【答案】8. A 9. D 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了沙特阿拉伯建造“The Line”来促进绿色经济转变，介绍了“The Line”建的一些特性和存在问题。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As climate change quickly advances, many Middle Eastern countries are making the change from oil-based economies to ones that attract people from around the world-for travelling, business, work or to live.(随着气候变化的迅速发展，许多中东国家正在从以石油为基础的经济转变为吸引世界各地的人来旅游、经商、工作或生活的经济)”以及第二段第一、二句话“One such example is NEOM to be built in Saudi Arabia. A key part of NEOM is “The Line”, an AS725 billion futuristic city designed to house 9 million people.(在沙特阿拉伯建造的NEOM就是这样一个例子。NEOM的一个关键部分是“The Line”，这是一个7250亿澳元的未来城市，旨在容纳900万人)”可知，“The Line”建在沙特阿拉伯是为了向绿色经济迈进一步。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“One such example is NEOM to be built in Saudi Arabia. A key part of NEOM is “The Line”, an AS725 billion futuristic city designed to house 9 million people. It is a mirrored wall-like building 200 meters wide and 500 meters tall. To be built in north-western Tabuk province, the project will spread 170 kilometres from the Red Sea across deserts, mountains and valleys.(在沙特阿拉伯建造的NEOM就是这样一个例子。NEOM的一个关键部分是“The Line”，这是一个7250亿澳元的未来城市，旨在容纳900万人。这是一座宽200米、高500米的镜面建筑。该项目将建在西北部的塔布克省，从红海延伸170公里，跨越沙漠、山脉和山谷)”可推知，作者在第二段中通过提供数字来介绍“The Line”。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段最后一句话“Unfortunately, as in many high-rise buildings with a large population inside, a vertical transportation system would be needed, for it is equal to a 125-floor building.(不幸的是，就像许多高层建筑一样，里面有大量的人口，需要一个垂直的交通系统，因为它相当于125层的建筑)”可知，“The Line”需要一个垂直运输系统。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“However, the materials to be used and the building of such a big project could be very harmful to the environment. The plan says no one would be more than two minutes from nature. But does this include the waiting times for a lift Without careful design, a high dependence on vertical transportation may ruin the pleasure of walkable or bicycle-friendly areas.(然而，使用的材料和建造这样一个大项目可能对环境非常有害。该计划说，任何人离大自然的距离都不会超过两分钟。但这包括等电梯的时间吗？如果没有精心的设计，高度依赖垂直交通可能会破坏适合步行或自行车的区域的乐趣)”可推知，作者对“The Line”持怀疑态度。故选B。
D
When put to the test, bees have proved over and over again that they’ve got a lot more to offer than making honey and now some scientists say there’s proof that they also like to play. A study recently published in Animal Behavior suggests that bumblebees, when given the chance, like to fool around with toys.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London conducted an experiment in which they set up a container that allowed bees to travel from their nest to a feeding area. But along the way, the bees could choose to pass through a separate section with several small wooden balls. Over 18 days, the scientists watched as the bees “went out of their way to roll wooden balls repeatedly, though there seems to be no apparent cause to drive them to do so.”
The finding suggests that like humans, insects also interact with inanimate (无生命的) objects as a form of play. Also similar to people, younger bees seemed to be more playful than adult bees. “Previous research has shown that there are lots of animals who play just for the purpose of enjoyment, but most examples come from young mammals and birds. This study provides a strong indication that insect minds are far more advanced than we might imagine,” Lars Chittka, who led the study, said.
The study’s first author, Samadi Galpayage, who is a PhD student at Queen Mary University, added that it is the evidence that insects may be able to experience feelings. “They can actually experience some kind of positive emotional states, even if basic, like other larger fluffy (覆有绒毛的) animals do. This sort of finding has led to our understanding of insects and will, hopefully, encourage us to respect and protect life on earth ever more,” she said in the statement.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The conclusion of the research.
B. The assumption about the bees.
C. The description of the experiment.
D. The reasons for conducting the experiment.
13. What does the underlined word “apparent” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Clear. B. Preventable. C. Horrible. D. Different.
14. What can we learn from the study
A. Birds like to fool around with toys.
B. Toys are more enjoyable to adult bees.
C. Humans seldom interact with lifeless objects for fun.
D. Insect minds are better developed than we thought.
15. Which statement will Samadi Galpayage agree to
A. Insects experience the same emotions as humans do.
B. Fluffy animals fail to show positive emotional states.
C. More work is needed to protect endangered life on earth.
D. The finding improves our understanding of living things.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是有证据表明蜜蜂喜欢玩耍。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第二段的“Researchers from Queen Mary University of London conducted an experiment in which they set up a container that allowed bees to travel from their nest to a feeding area. But along the way, the bees could choose to pass through a separate section with several small wooden balls. Over 18 days, the scientists watched as the bees “went out of their way to roll wooden balls repeatedly, though there seems to be no apparent cause to drive them to do so.”(伦敦玛丽女王大学的研究人员进行了一项实验，他们设置了一个容器，让蜜蜂从巢中移动到喂食区。但在途中，蜜蜂可以选择通过一个有几个小木球的单独区域。在18天的时间里，科学家们观察到蜜蜂“不断地滚动木球，尽管似乎没有明显的原因驱使它们这样做。”)”可知，第二段主要是对实验的描述。故选C。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段的“But along the way, the bees could choose to pass through a separate section with several small wooden balls. Over 18 days, the scientists watched as the bees “went out of their way to roll wooden balls repeatedly, though there seems to be no(但在途中，蜜蜂可以选择通过一个有几个小木球的单独区域。在18天的时间里，科学家们观察到蜜蜂“不断地滚动木球，尽管似乎没有)”和“cause to drive them to do so(驱使他们这么做的原因)”可知，此处表示“尽管似乎没有明显的原因驱使它们这样做”，划线词apparent的意思是“明显的”，和意思相近，故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段的“This study provides a strong indication that insect minds are far more advanced than we might imagine(这项研究有力地表明，昆虫的思维比我们想象的要先进得多)”可知，我们能从这项研究中了解到昆虫的大脑比我们想象的要发达。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“This sort of finding has led to our understanding of insects and will, hopefully, encourage us to respect and protect life on earth ever more(这一发现使我们对昆虫有了更多的了解，并有望鼓励我们更加尊重和保护地球上的生命)”可知，Samadi Galpayage会同意的是这一发现增进了我们对生物的理解。故选D。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
During my visit to Xi’an, 1 met with a strange instrument. It has a loud and high-pitched (声调高的) sound, and is often used in traditional Chinese music ensembles (乐团), especially those that perform outdoors, ____16____. He told me that it is a Chinese instrument called the suona. To find more information, I visited some Chinese online lesson websites.
Actually, the suona is a loud Chinese instrument, It’s loud and high-pitched sound is perfect for outdoor performances. ____17____ It is now widely used at traditional festival events, weddings and funerals (葬礼) in the countryside of North China.
____18____ It was developed from Central Asian instruments such as the “surnay” or “zurna”, from which its Chinese name comes. A musician playing an instrument very similar to a suona is shown in a drawing at a historic place on the Silk Road in what is now the western Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, dating back to the third to fifth century CE.
The suona only has eight holes, and breath and fingers (手指) are all a performer depends on lo control the pitch and tone (音质). ____19____ The instrument looks simple, but it can vividly imitate (生动地模仿) the voice or singing of a human being or even the sounds of Chinese opera. ____20____ The eight-hale instrument has been called the “eight-eyed monkey” because like a monkey it is difficult to control.
A. Actually, it is difficult to master the suona.
B. The suona is beyond a musical instrument
C. The sound of the suona is also endangered.
D. It was used for festivals and military (军事的) purposes.
E. The suona was firstly introduced to China from Central Asia.
F. People use a metal mouthpiece to make an even louder sound.
G. I didn’t know the name of the instrument, so l asked my Chinese friend.
【答案】16. G 17. D 18. E 19. F 20. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在西安旅行时遇到一种奇特的乐器——唢呐，并通过网站更多地了解了这种乐器。
【16题详解】
根据空后的“He told me that it is a Chinese instrument called the suona.(他告诉我那是一种叫唢呐的中国乐器。)”可推断，空处要提到一个人，也就是这个“he”。选项G“I didn’t know the name of the instrument, so l asked my Chinese friend.(我不知道乐器的名字，所以我问了我的中国朋友。)”中的“Chinese friend”指的正是下文提到的“he”，同时内容上也与下文保持一致。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据空后的“It is now widely used at traditional festival events, weddings and funerals (葬礼) in the countryside of North China.(现在广泛用于中国北方农村的传统节日活动，婚礼和葬礼。)”可知，唢呐现在常用于中国北方农村的传统节日活动，婚礼和葬礼。选项D“It was used for festivals and military (军事的) purposes.(它过去被用于节日和军事目的。)”指的是唢呐过去用于节日和军事目的。内容上与下文保持一致。故选D。
【18题详解】
根据下文内容“It was developed from Central Asian instruments such as the “surnay” or “zurna”, from which its Chinese name comes. A musician playing an instrument very similar to a suona is shown in a drawing at a historic place on the Silk Road in what is now the western Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, dating back to the third to fifth century CE.(它是由中亚的乐器如“surnay”或“zurna”发展而来的，它的中文名字也由此而来。在一幅画中，一位音乐家正在演奏一种类似于唢呐的乐器。这幅画是在丝绸之路上的一个历史地点，位于现在的新疆维吾尔自治区西部，其历史可以追溯到公元3至5世纪。)”可知，下文讲述了唢呐的起源。选项E“The suona was firstly introduced to China from Central Asia.(唢呐最早是从中亚传入中国的。)”指的也是唢呐的起源，与下文内容一致。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据上文“The suona only has eight holes, and breath and fingers(手指) are all a performer depends on lo control the pitch and tone(音质).(唢呐只有8个孔，演奏者要靠呼吸和手指来控制音高和音调。)”可知，上文讲述的是如何吹唢呐。选项F“People use a metal mouthpiece to make an even louder sound.(人们用金属嘴发出更大的声音。)”延续上文内容，指的仍然是如何吹唢呐。故选F。
【20题详解】
根据下文内容“The eight-hale instrument has been called the “eight-eyed monkey” because like a monkey it is difficult to control.(这个有八个孔的乐器被称为“八眼猴”，因为像猴子一样难以控制。)”可知，唢呐很难吹奏。选项A“Actually, it is difficult to master the suona.(事实上，唢呐很难掌握。)”与下文内容一致，指的都是唢呐很难吹奏。故选A。
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分35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。
Five years ago, I was in charge of an interview group for my company. We were ___21___ with figuring out how to hire people with disabilities and help them succeed inside the organization.
Many applied for the position. I ___22___ one of them with autism (自闭症). He was suitable but our group felt that the disability would ___23___ him from learning the skills and being successful in the role. I talked my workmates into giving him a role. ___24___, it meant a lot to the man, for he could take the chance to change his life. Our HR department was not too supportive to take some ___25___ so we could only hire him as a temporary (暂时的) designer. I gave him a lot of ___26___ and I became one of his guides. In the workplace, the man slowly and surely ___27___. There were many difficulties along the way ___28___ he came to be accepted and even won many friends. I continued to guide him ___29___ and helped him to overcome a number of ____30____.
Fast forward five years, he called and told me he got a formal ____31____ yesterday from his manager as a ____32____ worker with a job title.
I ____33____ him and told him that he was to be more successful. He went on to say “Sir ____34____ your support all these years, I would not be here”. I told him, “Your success is the reward of your hard work and determination. You ____35____ a lot of people with similar disabilities. You inspire them to work hard and move forward, in their workplace or in their life.”
21. A. satisfied B. tasked C. provided D. replaced
22. A. whispered B. interviewed C. gathered D. helped
23. A. prevent B. excuse C. shelter D. save
24. A. After all B. In total C. By comparison D. As a result
25. A. notes B. steps C. risks D. measures
26. A. stress B. advice C. lessons D. papers
27. A. suffered B. worsened C. recovered D. adapted
28. A. so B. and C. or D. but
29. A. closely B. easily C. doubtfully D. eventually
30. A. experiments B. positions C. challenges D. impacts
31. A. arrangement B. request C. offer D. apology
32. A. regular B. serious C. responsible D. unique
33. A. comforted B. supported C. congratulated D. recognized
34. A. without B. under C. beyond D. through
35. A. attract B. admire C. improve D. encourage
【答案】21. B 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. A 33. C 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者为公司招募残疾人员工时，雇佣一位患有自闭症的人，帮助他克服很多困难而最终获得正式工作的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们的任务是找出如何雇用残疾人并帮助他们在公司中取得成功。A. satisfied使满意；B. tasked交给某人任务；C. provided提供；D. replaced代替。根据上文中的“Five years ago, I was in charge of an interview group for my company.”可知，作者负责为公司雇佣残疾人并帮助他们在公司取得成功，由此可知，此处应是分配给作者的任务。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我面试了其中一位自闭症患者。A. whispered低语；B. interviewed面试；C. gathered集合；D. helped帮助。根据上文中的“Five years ago, I was in charge of an interview group for my company.”可知，作者的工作是面试官，所以此处为“面试”符合语境。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他是合适的，但我们小组认为残疾会阻碍他学习技能，并在这个岗位上取得成功。A. prevent阻止；B. excuse原谅；C. shelter提供庇护；D. save救助。根据上文中的“I ___2___ one of them with autism (自闭症).”可知，他患有自闭症，由此可推断，此处指的是我们小组认为这会“阻止”他学习技能。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查短语词义辨析。句意：毕竟，这对他来说意义重大，因为他可以借此机会改变自己的生活。A. After all毕竟；B. In total总计；C. By comparison相比之下；D. As a result因此。根据上文中的“I talked my workmates into giving him a role.”可知，作者说服同事给他一个岗位，结合下文中的“it meant a lot to the man”可知，这对他意义重大，两者之间为因果关系，所以“毕竟”符合逻辑。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我们的人力资源部门不太支持我们去冒险，所以我们只能雇他做临时设计师。A. notes注释；B. steps步伐；C. risks风险；D. measures措施。根据下文中的“so we could only hire him as a temporary (暂时的) designer.”可知，我们只给了他一个临时的设计师工作的原因，是我们人力资源部的人不支持我们去“冒险”。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我给了他很多建议，我成了他的指导教师之一。A. stress压力；B. advice建议；C. lessons课程；D. papers论文。根据下文中的“and I became one of his guides.”可知，作者成了他的一名指导老师，所以此处应是给他很多“建议”符合语境。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在工作场所，他慢慢地、坚定地适应了。A. suffered遭受；B. worsened加剧；C. recovered痊愈；D. adapted适应。根据下文中的“There were many difficulties along the way ___8___ he came to be accepted and even won many friends.”可知，一路上有很多困难，他逐渐被接受，甚至赢得很多朋友，由此可推断，此处指的是他缓慢而坚定地适应了下来。故选D项。
【28题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：一路上有很多困难，但他被接受了，甚至赢得了很多朋友。A. so所以；B. and并且；C. or或者；D. but但是。根据上文的“There were many difficulties along the way”和下文中的“he came to be accepted and even won many friends.”可知，一路上有很多困难，但是他逐渐被接受甚至赢得很多朋友，两者间为转折关系。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我继续密切指导他，帮助他克服了许多挑战。A. closely近地；B. easily容易地；C. doubtfully怀疑地；D. eventually最终。根据上文中“I became one of his guides.”可知，作为他的一个指导教师，应该会“密切地”指导他。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我继续密切指导他，帮助他克服了许多挑战。A. experiments实验；B. positions岗位；C. challenges挑战；D. impacts影响。根据上文中的“There were many difficulties along the way”可知，一路上有很多困难，所以此处应为作者帮助他克服了很多“困难”符合语境。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：5年过去了，他打电话告诉我，昨天他的经理给了他一份正式的工作，给他一个正式的职位。A. arrangement安排；B. request请求；C. offer主动提供；D. apology道歉。根据语境和下文中的“from his manager”可推断，来自于他经理的应该是给他“提供”一份工作，所以他打电话给作者。故选C项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：5年过去了，他打电话告诉我，昨天他的经理给了他一份正式的工作，给他一个正式的职位。A. regular固定的，定期的；B. serious认真的；C. responsible负责的；D. unique独特的。根据上文中的“he called and told me he got a formal ___11___ yesterday from his manager”和下文中的“with a job title.”可知，经理给了他正式的工作，此处指的应该是一份“正式的”工作。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我向他表示祝贺，并告诉他以后会取得更大的成功。A. comforted安慰；B. supported支持；C. congratulated祝贺；D. recognized认出。根据上文中的“Fast forward five years, he called and told me he got a formal ___11___ yesterday from his manager as a ___12___ worker with a job title.”可知，在他获得正式的工作后，作者应是向他表示“祝贺”符合语境。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：他接着说：“先生，如果没有你这些年来的支持，我就不会在这里。”A. without没有；B. under在……下面；C. beyond超出；D. through通过。根据语境和下文中的“I would not be here”可知，此处是他向作者表达感谢，所以此处应为“没有”作者的帮助，他就不会在这里了，双重否定等于肯定。故选A项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你鼓励了很多有类似残疾的人。A. attract吸引；B. admire羡慕；C. improve改善；D. encourage鼓励。根据下文中的“You inspire them to work hard and move forward, in their workplace or in their life.”可知，此处为作者对他的赞扬，他“鼓励”了很多有类似残疾的人努力工作。故选D项。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Peru is a country with three main geographical areas: a narrow dry flat land running along the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. It’s a country___36___ coast, the both Indian and Spanish culture and art can be seen. Spain took control of Peru in the 16th century and ruled until 1821. It is for this reason ___37___ Spanish is the official language of Peru.
【答案】36. where
37. that
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了南美国家——秘鲁。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：秘鲁是一个在那里可以看到印第安和西班牙的文化和艺术。根据句意可知此处为定语从句，修饰先行词地点名词country，且从句是一个完整的主谓结构（被动语态），因此用where因定语从句，在从句中做地点状语。故填where。
【37题详解】
考查强调句。句意：是因为这个原因，西班牙语成为秘鲁的官方语言。去掉it is和设空处句子依然完整，由此可知此处为强调句：it is+强调部分+that+其它部分，强调句中的时间状语for this reason，故填that。
B
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A serious earthquake happened in Tangshan in 1976. Hundreds of thousands of people ___38___ (injure) or badly killed. But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out the ___39___ (survive) who were trapped and to bury the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for those ___40___ homes had been destroyed. Slowly, Tangshan started to get back on ___41___ (it) feet.
【答案】38. were injured
39. survivors
40. whose 41. its
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述1976年唐山大地震后的人们的遭遇和唐山震后的恢复工作。
【38题详解】
考查被动语态和主谓一致。句意：数十万人受伤或死亡。根据时间状语in 1976可知，空处谓语动词需用一般过去时，因为是被受伤，所以空处谓语动词需用一般过去时的被动语态：was/were done，主语是复数people，所以be动词需用were。故填were injured。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：地震发生后不久，军队派了15万士兵到唐山去挖出被困的幸存者并埋葬死者。定冠词the后接名词形式，根据句意，表示“幸存者”，用名词survivor。根据定语从句who were trapped and to bury the dead可知，用名词的复数形式。故填survivors。
【40题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：工人们为那些房屋被毁的人建造了避难所。句中先行词为those，指人，在定语从句作名词homes的定语，表示所属关系，所以用关系代词whose引导。故填whose。
【41题详解】
考查代词。句意：慢慢地，唐山开始重新恢复起来。空处需用形容词性物主代词its作定语修饰名词feet。故填its。
C
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are many reasons why Chinese ancient civilization continued all the through into modern times, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese is a picture-based language ___42___(date) back thousands years to the use of longgu on which symbols were carved. Nowadays, Chinese characters are of great importance not only because they serve as a communication tool, but also unite Chinese people and culture. As China plays a greater role in ___43___(globe) affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinese culture through this amazing language.
【答案】42. dating
43. global
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍中国古代文明一直延续到现代的原因。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：起初，书面汉语是一种以图画为基础的语言，可以追溯到几千年前使用龙骨，龙骨上刻有符号。句中已有谓语动词is，所以用非谓语动词形式。名词language与date back之间为主动关系，所以用现在分词。故填dating。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：随着中国在全球事务中发挥越来越大的作用，越来越多的国际学生开始通过这门神奇的语言欣赏中国文化。名词affairs前用形容词修饰。故填global。
D
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is a big challenge ___44___(balance) the progress and the protection of cultural sites. We all need to take responsibility for it. However, Aswan Dam is considered ___45___ great success, which proves it’s possible for countries to work together to build a much better tomorrow.
【答案】44. to balance
45. a
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍平衡文化遗址的保护和发展所作的努力。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：如何平衡文化遗址的保护与发展是一个巨大的挑战。It is a big challenge to do sth. 做某事是一个巨大的挑战，it 是形式主语，真正的主语是动词不定式。故填to balance。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：然而，阿斯旺大坝被认为是一个巨大的成功，它证明了各国共同努力建设更美好的明天是可能的。success 表示“成功的人或事”时，是抽象名词具体化，以辅音音素开头，泛指，前面应用不定冠词 a。故填a。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单词拼写
根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词的正确形式（每小题1.5分，共15分）
46. Tom is only a ten-year old child. His mother often tells him to stop ______(假装) to know everything. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】pretending
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：汤姆只是一个十岁的孩子。他妈妈经常告诉他不要再假装什么都懂了。根据汉语提示，从此pretend符合题意。stop doing sth.停止做某事。根据汉语提示及句意，故填pretending。
47. Yuan Longping is a great scientist, who has made great ______ (贡献) to Chinese agriculture. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】contributions
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：袁隆平是一位伟大的科学家，他对中国农业做出了巨大的贡献。make contributions to对……作出贡献。根据汉语提示及句意，故填contributions。
48. By______(比较) Chinese culture with western cultures, we can have a better understanding of the similarities and differences among countries. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】comparing
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：通过比较中国文化和西方文化，我们可以更好地了解国家之间的异同。动词“比较”英文为compare。介词by后接动名词形式。根据汉语提示及句意，故填comparing。
49. I am having some flowers________ (递送) for her birthday. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】delivered
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：我要为她的生日送些花。根据汉语提示可知，此处使用动词deliver递送，固定搭配have sth. done“使某事被做”，所以空处需用过去分词，作宾语补足语。故填delivered。
50. Mary had to choose between her family and job, and she chose the___________(前者). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】former
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：玛丽必须在家庭和工作之间作出选择，她选择了前者。根据汉语提示可知，former前者的，形容词，符合题意，the former（两者中）前者的，固定搭配，相当于名词。故填former。
51. After struggling for a day, the workers still couldn’t find all the s______to the problems. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】solutions##olutions
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：经过一天的努力，工人们仍然没有找到所有问题的解决办法。solution to……的解决办法。根据形容词all可知，用名词的复数形式。故填solutions。
52. When I was in my senior high school, I always r______ to a dictionary when meeting with an unfamiliar word. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】referred##eferred
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：当我在高中的时候，遇到不熟悉的单词时，我总是查字典。refer to参考，查阅。根据从句时态可知，陈述过去事情，用一般过去时。故填referred。
53. It was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to a v_________ of dialects and characters. (根据首字母单词拼写)
【答案】variety##ariety
【解析】
【详解】考查短语。句意：那时候人们在地理上是分开，从而导致了各种方言和文字。短语： a variety of “各种各样”，由设空前的冠词a可知此处要用名词，故填variety。
54. It suddenly s______ me that I could give him first aid before the doctors and nurses came. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】struck##truck
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：我突然想到我可以在医生和护士来之前给他急救。It strikes/struck sb. that...某人突然想到……。陈述过去事实，用一般过去时。根据首字母提示及句意，故填struck。
55 The man walked over to the police and gave a clear d______ of the accident. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】description##escription
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：那人走向警察，清楚地描述了事故的经过。give a description of描述……。根据首字母提示及句意，填入可数名词单数作宾语。故填description。
第二节（满分25分）
56. 假定你是李华，你校计划举办以“美丽中国”为主题的书法展，请你写一封邮件邀请你校英国交换生Chris参加。内容包括：
1.时间、地点；
2.活动安排；
3.期待参加。
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 Chris,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Chris,
Learning that you are enthusiastic about Chinese culture, I’m writing to invite you to attend a calligraphy exhibition themed Beautiful China, which is to be held in the school hall next Saturday.
As planned, a video about the Chinese writing system will be played first to show its long history. What follows is the display of outstanding calligraphers’ masterpieces. Calligraphy lovers will find it a feast. Most importantly, visitors can practise Chinese calligraphy under the guidance of a calligraphy teacher. The exhibition is now under busy preparation and it will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
I hope you can come. Looking forward to your reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇邀请信，要求考生写一封信邀请英国交换生Chris参加你校计划举办的书法展。
【详解】1.词汇积累
按照安排：As planned→ As scheduled
杰出的：outstanding→ distinguished
播放：play→ present
教师：teacher→ instructor
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：What follows is the display of outstanding calligraphers’ masterpieces. Calligraphy lovers will find it a feast.
拓展句：What follows is the display of outstanding calligraphers’ masterpieces, which will be a feast for calligraphy lovers.
原句：The exhibition is now under busy preparation and it will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture.
拓展句：The exhibition which is now under busy preparation will increase your appreciation of Chinese culture
【点睛】【高分句型1】I’m writing to invite you to attend a calligraphy exhibition themed Beautiful China, which is to be held in the school hall next Saturday.（使用了非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】As planned, a video about the Chinese writing system will be played first to show its long history.（使用了方式状语从句）
1-5ABCCB 6-10BACCB 11-15CABAC 16-20CABBA2023级高一阶段性模块检测
英语试题
满分150分，考试用时120分钟
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必用0.5毫米黑色签字笔将自己的姓名、座号、考号填写在答题卡规定的位置。
2.选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂照；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。
3.非选择题必须用0.5毫米黑色签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应的位置，不能写在试卷上：如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不能使用涂改液、胶带纸、修正带。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
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。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. What is the weather like today
A Snowy. B. Rainy. C. Stormy.
2. Where does the woman usually go at Christmas
A. To a school. B. To her daughter’s. C. To a village nearby.
3. Why does the woman stop the man buying beer
A. He has drunk too much. B. He just finished eating. C. He looks younger than 18.
4. How many bags of rubbish has the woman collected in total
A. Three. B. Four. C. Seven.
5. What is the man going to do first
A. Have dinner. B. Attend a class. C. Borrow a book.
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S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 are the speakers discussing
A. A gym class. B.A ball game. C. A running race.
7. How are the speakers traveling
A. By bus. B. By car. C. By taxi.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What does the woman want to do
A. Leave the gallery. B. Go to her office. C. Enjoy art.
9. What docs the man have to do today
A. Finish an order. B. Take a day off. C. Attend a meeting.
10. What docs the man suggest
A. Looking around slowly.
B. Returning the next day.
C. Buying a painting.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Why is the woman excited
A. She is planning a new design
B. She is helping the environment.
C. She is visiting a place she loves.
12. Where are probably the speakers
A. On a plane. B. In a taxi. C. On a train.
13. When will the speakers go back
A. In two days. B. In two weeks. C. In a month.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. How does the man probably feel now
A. Impressed. B. Unwilling. C. Disappointed.
15. Who gave the speakers the tickets for the ballet
A. Alex. B. Mary. C. Linda.
16. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A Neighbors. B. Co-workers. C. Husband and wife
17. Why does the woman end the conversation
A. The show is about to start.
B. She gets angry with the man.
C. The man is talking too much.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. How often does the event take place
A. Every month. B. Every year. C. Every five years.
19. What is the reason for the speaker to volunteer
A. Gaining rich experience.
B. Feeling better about himself.
C. Taking up a lot of free time.
20. What will happen next
A. Food will be served.
B. New volunteers will speak.
C. A website will be introduced.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；衍小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Hovis has been making krumkake since she learned as a young girl alongside her grandma. Every Christmas, Hovis’ family would drive from DeKalb to Rochelle, where she and her mom would join her grandma in the kitchen. The rest of the family would hang out in the living room where they could smell the sweet treats as they waited to bite into the crispy cookies.
Grandma died when she was 13, but the krumkake tradition didn’t end then. This Christmas, Hovis is headed to her aunt’s house where she plans to make krumkake with her two nephews (侄子). “I’ll be able to share that with them and tell them the story of their great-grandmother,” Hovis said.
“Hopefully they will have an interest in continuing that ... so the recipe and the tradition can carry on.”
Krumkake
Ingredients
● 3/4 cup sugar ● 1 cup flour
● 3 eggs ● 1 teaspoon vanilla
● 1 cup heavy whipping cream ● a little of salt
Instructions
● Stir sugar and eggs well.
● Add half the cream to the sugar and egg mixture and mix well.
● Mix in the flour and stir until very smooth, then add the rest of the ingredients. Keep the mixture thin enough so that it spreads easily when poured.
● Pour on a very hot iron and press until browned. Bake each side of the cookie for about 30 seconds.
● Remove and immediately roll onto a stick until cool. A knife or a fork comes in handy to help you get the cookie off the iron. Enjoy!
1. What is Hovis’ family tradition at Christmas
A. Dining out. B. Travelling around.
C. Hanging out. D. Enjoying cookies.
2. What do we know about the ingredients
A. Five ingredients are needed.
B. More flour than sugar should be added.
C. Vanilla and cream are of the same amount.
D. They should be exactly measured.
3. What may lead to a successful krumkake
A. Add the cream before stirring sugar and eggs.
B. Keep the mixture thin enough to spread.
C. Bake the cookie for about 30 seconds.
D. Use a knife to cut it into pieces.
B
By day, Robert Titterton is a lawyer. In his spare on stage beside pianist Maria Raspopova — not as a musician but as her page turner. “I’m not a trained musician, but I’ve learnt to read music so I can help Maria in her performance.”
Mr Titterton is chairman of the Omega Ensemble but has been the group’s official page turner for the past four years. His job is to sit beside the pianist and turn the pages of the score so the musician doesn’t have to break the flow of sound by doing it themselves. He said he became just as nervous as those playing instruments on stage.
“A lot of skills are needed for the job You have to make sure you don’t turn two pages at once and make sure you find the repeats in the music when you have to go back to the right spot.” Mr Titterton explained.
Being a page turner requires plenty of practice. Some pieces of music can go for 40 minutes and require up to 50 page turns, including back turns for repeat passages. Silent onstage communication is key, and each pianist has their own style of “nodding” to indicate a page turn which they need to practise with their page turner.
But like all performances, there are moments when things go wrong. “I was turning the page to get ready for the next page, but the draft wind from the turn caused the spare pages to fall off the stand,” Mr Titterton said, “Luckily I was able to catch them and put them back.”
Most page turners are piano students or up-and-coming concert pianists, although Ms Raspopova has once asked her husband to help her out on stage.
“My husband is the worst page turner,” she laughed. “He’s interested in the music, feeling every note, and I have to say: ‘Turn, turn!’ Robert is the best page turner I’ve had in my entire life.”
4. What should Titterton be able to do to be a page turner
A. Read music. B. Play the piano.
C. Sing songs. D. Fix the instruments.
5. Which of the following best describes Titterton’s job on stage
A. Boring. B. Well-paid.
C. Demanding. D. Dangerous.
6. What does Titterton need to practise
A. Counting the pages. B. Recognizing the “nodding”.
C. Catching falling objects. D. Performing in his own style.
7. Why is Ms Raspopova’s husband “the worst page turner”
A. He has very poor eyesight. B. He ignores the audience.
C. He has no interest in music. D. He forgets to do his job.
C
As climate change quickly advances, many Middle Eastern countries aremaking the change from oil-based economies to ones that attract people fromaround the world--for travelling, business, work or to live.
One such example is NEOM to be built in Saudi Arabia. A key part of NEOM is “The Line”, a $725 billion futuristic city designed to house 9 millionpeople. It is a mirrored (镜子) wall-like building 200 meters wide and 500 meterstall. To be built in north-western Tabuk province, the project will spread 170 kilometres from the Red Sea across deserts, mountains and valleys.
At first look, the project appears environmentally impressive. The city area isno more than 100 metres from any point in the city. A high-speed electric publictransport service makes sure every part of “The Line” is within 20 minutes away. Unluckily, as in many high-rise buildings with a large population inside, a vertical (垂直的) transportation would be needed, for it is just like a 125-floor building.
The project costs also seem OK at $55,000 per person. Let’s say this isachievable in a country like Saudi Arabia and only covers infrastructure (基础设施). Even so, it remains to be seen how super-high-speed transport and mostadvanced infrastructure and services within the hugest building ever built can becost-effective.
The Line is planned for green living. Energy comes from renewable sources,waste water is reused, and it owns the latest “smart city” and mixed-use buildingtechnologies. Car ownership is avoided in favour of walking, cycling and publictransport.
However, the materials to be used and the building of such a big projectcould be very harmful to the environment. The plan says no one would be morethan two minutes from nature. But does this include the waiting times for a liftWithout careful design, a high dependence on vertical transportation may ruin thepleasure of walkable or bicycle-friendly areas.
8. Why will “The Line” be built in Saudi Arabia
A. To take a step towards green economies.
B. To attract more tourists from all over the world.
C. To house the increasing population in Saudi Arabia.
D. To make preparations for a project known as NEOM.
9. How does the author introduce “The Line” in paragraph 2
A. By showing an example. B. By designing drawings.
C. By making a comparison. D. By supplying numbers.
10. What do we know about “The Line”
A. It will surely cost S725 million to build. B. It will be wholly environmentally friendly.
C. It will require a vertical transportation. D. It will be a 125-floor building for certain.
11. What does the author think of “The Line”
A. Unclear. B. Doubtful.
C. Indifferent. D. Hopeful.
D
When put to the test, bees have proved over and over again that they’ve got a lot more to offer than making honey and now some scientists say there’s proof that they also like to play. A study recently published in Animal Behavior suggests that bumblebees, when given the chance, like to fool around with toys.
Researchers from Queen Mary University of London conducted an experiment in which they set up a container that allowed bees to travel from their nest to a feeding area. But along the way, the bees could choose to pass through a separate section with several small wooden balls. Over 18 days, the scientists watched as the bees “went out of their way to roll wooden balls repeatedly, though there seems to be no apparent cause to drive them to do so.”
The finding suggests that like humans, insects also interact with inanimate (无生命的) objects as a form of play. Also similar to people, younger bees seemed to be more playful than adult bees. “Previous research has shown that there are lots of animals who play just for the purpose of enjoyment, but most examples come from young mammals and birds. This study provides a strong indication that insect minds are far more advanced than we might imagine,” Lars Chittka, who led the study, said.
The study’s first author, Samadi Galpayage, who is a PhD student at Queen Mary University, added that it is the evidence that insects may be able to experience feelings. “They can actually experience some kind of positive emotional states, even if basic, like other larger fluffy (覆有绒毛的) animals do. This sort of finding has led to our understanding of insects and will, hopefully, encourage us to respect and protect life on earth ever more,” she said in the statement.
12. What is paragraph 2 mainly about
A. The conclusion of the research.
B. The assumption about the bees.
C. The description of the experiment.
D. The reasons for conducting the experiment.
13. What does the underlined word “apparent” in paragraph 2 mean
A. Clear. B. Preventable. C. Horrible. D. Different.
14. What can we learn from the study
A. Birds like to fool around with toys.
B. Toys are more enjoyable to adult bees.
C. Humans seldom interact with lifeless objects for fun.
D. Insect minds are better developed than we thought.
15. Which statement will Samadi Galpayage agree to
A. Insects experience the same emotions as humans do.
B. Fluffy animals fail to show positive emotional states.
C. More work is needed to protect endangered life on earth.
D. The finding improves our understanding of living things.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
During my visit to Xi’an, 1 met with a strange instrument. It has a loud and high-pitched (声调高的) sound, and is often used in traditional Chinese music ensembles (乐团), especially those that perform outdoors, ____16____. He told me that it is a Chinese instrument called the suona. To find more information, I visited some Chinese online lesson websites.
Actually, the suona is a loud Chinese instrument, It’s loud and high-pitched sound is perfect for outdoor performances. ____17____ It is now widely used at traditional festival events, weddings and funerals (葬礼) in the countryside of North China.
____18____ It was developed from Central Asian instruments such as the “surnay” or “zurna”, from which its Chinese name comes. A musician playing an instrument very similar to a suona is shown in a drawing at a historic place on the Silk Road in what is now the western Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, dating back to the third to fifth century CE.
The suona only has eight holes, and breath and fingers (手指) are all a performer depends on lo control the pitch and tone (音质). ____19____ The instrument looks simple, but it can vividly imitate (生动地模仿) the voice or singing of a human being or even the sounds of Chinese opera. ____20____ The eight-hale instrument has been called the “eight-eyed monkey” because like a monkey it is difficult to control.
A. Actually, it is difficult to master the suona.
B. The suona is beyond a musical instrument
C. The sound of the suona is also endangered.
D. It was used for festivals and military (军事的) purposes.
E. The suona was firstly introduced to China from Central Asia.
F. People use a metal mouthpiece to make an even louder sound.
G. I didn’t know the name of the instrument so l asked my Chinese friend.
第三部分语言运用（共两节，满分35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。
Five years ago, I was in charge of an interview group for my company. We were ___21___ with figuring out how to hire people with disabilities and help them succeed inside the organization.
Many applied for the position. I ___22___ one of them with autism (自闭症). He was suitable but our group felt that the disability would ___23___ him from learning the skills and being successful in the role. I talked my workmates into giving him a role. ___24___, it meant a lot to the man, for he could take the chance to change his life. Our HR department was not too supportive to take some ___25___ so we could only hire him as a temporary (暂时的) designer. I gave him a lot of ___26___ and I became one of his guides. In the workplace, the man slowly and surely ___27___. There were many difficulties along the way ___28___ he came to be accepted and even won many friends. I continued to guide him ___29___ and helped him to overcome a number of ____30____.
Fast forward five years, he called and told me he got a formal ____31____ yesterday from his manager as a ____32____ worker with a job title.
I ____33____ him and told him that he was to be more successful. He went on to say “Sir ____34____ your support all these years, I would not be here”. I told him, “Your success is the reward of your hard work and determination. You ____35____ a lot of people with similar disabilities. You inspire them to work hard and move forward, in their workplace or in their life.”
21. A. satisfied B. tasked C. provided D. replaced
22. A. whispered B. interviewed C. gathered D. helped
23 A. prevent B. excuse C. shelter D. save
24. A. After all B. In total C. By comparison D. As a result
25. A. notes B. steps C. risks D. measures
26. A. stress B. advice C. lessons D. papers
27. A. suffered B. worsened C. recovered D. adapted
28. A. so B. and C. or D. but
29. A. closely B. easily C. doubtfully D. eventually
30. A. experiments B. positions C. challenges D. impacts
31. A. arrangement B. request C. offer D. apology
32. A. regular B. serious C. responsible D. unique
33. A. comforted B. supported C. congratulated D. recognized
34. A. without B. under C. beyond D. through
35. A. attract B. admire C. improve D. encourage
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Peru is a country with three main geographical areas: a narrow dry flat land running along the Andes Mountains, and the Amazon rainforest. It’s a country___36___ coast, the both Indian and Spanish culture and art can be seen. Spain took control of Peru in the 16th century and ruled until 1821. It is for this reason ___37___ Spanish is the official language of Peru.
B
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
A serious earthquake happened in Tangshan in 1976. Hundreds of thousands of people ___38___ (injure) or badly killed. But hope was not lost. Soon after the quakes, the army sent 150,000 soldiers to Tangshan to dig out the ___39___ (survive) who were trapped and to bury the dead. More than 10,000 doctors and nurses came to provide medical care. Workers built shelters for those ___40___ homes had been destroyed. Slowly, Tangshan started to get back on ___41___ (it) feet.
C
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
There are many reasons why Chinese ancient civilization continued all the through into modern times, but one of the main factors has been the Chinese writing system. At the beginning, written Chinese is a picture-based language ___42___(date) back thousands years to the use of longgu on which symbols were carved. Nowadays, Chinese characters are of great importance not only because they serve as a communication tool, but also unite Chinese people and culture. As China plays a greater role in ___43___(globe) affairs, an increasing number of international students are beginning to appreciate Chinese culture through this amazing language.
D
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
It is a big challenge ___44___(balance) the progress and the protection of cultural sites. We all need to take responsibility for it. However, Aswan Dam is considered ___45___ great success, which proves it’s possible for countries to work together to build a much better tomorrow.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 单词拼写
根据汉语或首字母提示，写出下列单词的正确形式（每小题1.5分，共15分）
46. Tom is only a ten-year old child. His mother often tells him to stop ______(假装) to know everything. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
47. Yuan Longping is a great scientist, who has made great ______ (贡献) to Chinese agriculture. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
48. By______(比较) Chinese culture with western cultures, we can have a better understanding of the similarities and differences among countries. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
49. I am having some flowers________ (递送) for her birthday. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. Mary had to choose between her family and job, and she chose the___________(前者). （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
51. After struggling for a day, the workers still couldn’t find all the s______to the problems. （根据首字母单词拼写）
52. When I was in my senior high school, I always r______ to a dictionary when meeting with an unfamiliar word. （根据首字母单词拼写）
53. It was a time when people were divided geographically, leading to a v_________ of dialects and characters. (根据首字母单词拼写)
54. It suddenly s______ me that I could give him first aid before the doctors and nurses came. （根据首字母单词拼写）
55. The man walked over to the police and gave a clear d______ of the accident. （根据首字母单词拼写）
第二节（满分25分）
56. 假定你是李华，你校计划举办以“美丽中国”为主题书法展，请你写一封邮件邀请你校英国交换生Chris参加。内容包括：
1.时间、地点；
2.活动安排；
3.期待参加。
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 Chris,
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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