2023—2024学年度第一学期高一年级期末教学质量检测试卷
英语
注意事项：
1.本试卷分笔试和听力两部分。答卷前，务必将自己的姓名、座位号写在答题卡上。将条形码粘贴在规定区域。本试卷满分150分。
2.考生将笔试部分和听力部分答案写在英语答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5 小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like today
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. At a zoo. B. At a store. C. At a restaurant.
3. When will the woman go to the beach
A. In August. B. In September. C. In October.
4. Where will the woman go this evening
A. The store. B. Her uncle’s. C. The skiing place.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Animals. B. Vegetables. C. A trip.
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. How did the man feel about living in Ecuador
A. Bored. B. Satisfied. C. Unhappy.
7. What did the man miss most about England
A. His family. B. The food. C. His friends.
听第7段材料，回答第8至 10题。
8. What does the man plan to do
A. Work as a volunteer. B. Make a donation. C. Get a cat.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Classmates.
10. What might be Daniel’s attitude to the man’s plan
A. Uncaring. B. Supportive. C. Negative.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13 题。
11. What would the man like to do
A. Enjoy the fresh air. B. Have something to eat. C. Invite his friends to his house.
12. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Camp in the forest. B. Find some animals. C. Pick up his rubbish.
13. How will the speakers go back
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By train.
听第9段材料，回答第 14至17题。
14. Why did the man say Debra was a hero
A. She was alone at sea for 113 days.
B. She fought with a big whale and killed it.
C. She won the championship in a boating match.
15. Who started the race with Debra
A. Some fishermen. B. Nelly B. C. Andrew.
16. What was the main danger at sea
A. Bad weather. B. Large ships. C. Big fish.
17. What did Debra like most during the journey
A. The food. B. The people. C. The red wine.
听第10段材料，回答第18 至20题。
18. Where is the Britain at War Experience
A. At Westminster.
B. Far from Tooley Street.
C. Near London Bridge mainline station.
19. What did the speaker do in St James’s Park
A. He went boating on the lake.
B. He took photos of the scenery.
C. He spent some time on a bridge.
20. What can we learn about the speaker
A. He visited some places for free.
B. He bought a camera in a supermarket.
C. He failed to visit Buckingham Palace.
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
How exercising changed their life
Name: Katelyn Block, 19 The problem: At the end of her junior year of high school, she fell into a serious eating disorder. The change: She was an athlete, but while she was sick, she stopped running. Later, she decided to get back into running. She made the decision to build her body back from the ground up. With a few months of hard work and determination, she graduated from high school with a healthy body. Name: Amalia Biro, 24 The problem: Amalia was a horseback rider with her sight set on the Olympics, until one day she was thrown off a horse, leaving her left knee badly injured. The change: She ran a 5K at the request of her friend. Running lets her clear her head. She found herself starting to turn to running instead of breaking away from her social life. And she was in good shape and felt better than before.
Name: Sarah Jane Parker, 28 The problem: She had a lot of fear and anxiety about different things. The fear was taking over her life. The change: She tried indoor rock climbing with her friend’s encouragement. When she finally managed to climb to the top, she fell in love with the sport. Eventually she used the courage she got from climbing to break away from her fear. Name: Kimberly Whittaker, 25 The problem: Two car accidents in one month made Kimberly have joint problems in both knees and pain in her lower back. The change: She joined a gym and worked with a physical trainer three times a week to help her become healthy again. She took spin classes (动感单车) the most often because she felt like she was able to focus her energy just on riding.
1. What was the problem that Katelyn was facing
A. She got a fever. B. She was anxious.
C. She couldn’t eat normally. D. She hurt her knees.
2. What do Amalia and Sarah have in common
A. They had the same dream. B. They attended the Olympics.
C. They didn’t trust themselves. D. They should thank their friends.
3. How did Kimberly become healthy again
A. By changing her diet. B. By seeing a doctor.
C. By joining a gym. D. By studying hard.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四名通过锻炼改变生活、恢复健康的年轻人的经历。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Katelyn一栏The problem部分“At the end of her junior year of high school, she fell into a serious eating disorder. (高中三年级快结束时，她患上了严重的饮食失调症)”可知，Katelyn面临的问题是无法正常饮食。故选C项。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据Amalia一栏The change部分“She ran a 5K at the request of her friend. (她应朋友的要求跑了5公里)”和Sarah一栏The change部分“She tried indoor rock climbing with her friend’s encouragement. (在朋友的鼓励下，她尝试了室内攀岩)”可知，Amalia和Sarah都是在朋友的帮助下开始锻炼的。由此可知，两人的共同之处在于都应该感谢朋友。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Kimberly一栏The change部分“She joined a gym and worked with a physical trainer three times a week to help her become healthy again. (她加入了一家健身房，每周和一位体育教练一起训练三次，以帮助她恢复健康)”可知，Kimberly通过加入健身房锻炼恢复了健康。故选C项。
B
Growing old is something that happens to all of us. But often, older people seem “invisible” in society. Many people see them as physically weak, helpless or unable to contribute anything.
Starting in 1990, the United Nations has made Oct 1 of every year the International Day of Older Persons. It is a day to fight this stereotype (刻板印象) and raise awareness of issues faced by older people in society.
How do you feel about getting old I chatted with my grandma to find out her opinions. Born in 1927, my grandma Solveig King grew up in Sweden during the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War Ⅱ. Everything was rationed (定量配给). There were no outdoor lights and no running water. “But it was a very happy childhood: snow every winter and always sunshine in summer, enough food, but no luxuries,” she said. This explains where she got her habit of keeping old boxes and containers and never wasting any food. It’s a habit many people of her generation seem to have.
In 2015, I went to live with my grandma for a few months. We would sit together and read books, go to the swimming pool, watch some travel programs or documentaries on TV, do some gardening, try some crossword puzzles, and then do it all again the next day. It was quite fun!
Now 96 years old and in a wheelchair, Solveig can’t go swimming any more, but she still keeps up with her other hobbies. “I don’t feel ‘old’, just a little disabled! But I never wish I could do something I know I can’t do. I remember one of my favorite teachers saying: ‘That is just wasted mental energy!’ Nor do I ever wish to relive any part of my life. I am very happy with the road I have taken.”
As for getting older and wiser, Solveig thinks wisdom comes with experience and reasoning, but not everyone is willing to take notice of it. And she keeps a curious and adventurous mindset. “Soon, I’ll need to go live at a nursing home for two weeks while my family is away. I’m excited because I’ll get to learn all about old people!” she said.
4. What does Solveig think of her childhood
A. It was filled with fear due to the war. B. It was marked by food shortages.
C. It was joyful despite hardships. D. It was poor and hopeless.
5. What does Solveig think about her life
A. She longs to relive it. B. She regrets wasting her mental energy.
C. She feels upset about aging. D. She is satisfied with her decisions.
6. What does Solveig think is the origin of wisdom
A. Curiosity and open-mindedness. B. Experience and reasoning.
C. Extensive reading. D. Formal education.
7. Which of the following best describes Solveig
A. Funny and generous. B. Curious and positive.
C. Creative and sociable. D. Friendly and patient.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。作者主要分享了自己的祖母Solveig King的人生经历和年老时的生活状态，呈现了一个与刻板印象不同的老年人的形象。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Born in 1927, my grandma Solveig King grew up in Sweden during the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War Ⅱ. Everything was rationed (定量配给). There were no outdoor lights and no running water. “But it was a very happy childhood: snow every winter and always sunshine in summer, enough food, but no luxuries,” she said. (我的祖母Solveig King出生于1927年，在20世纪30年代的大萧条和二战期间的瑞典长大。所有东西都是定量配给的。室外没有灯，也没有自来水。“但我的童年非常快乐：冬天下雪，夏天阳光明媚，食物充足，但没有奢侈品，”她说)”可知，Solveig成长于物质困乏的环境，她觉得自己的童年尽管困难重重，但却充满快乐。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“Nor do I ever wish to relive any part of my life. I am very happy with the road I have taken. (我也不想重温我生命中的任何一部分。我对我所走的路非常满意)”可知，Solveig认为自己的生活没有遗憾，对自己的决定很满意。故选D项。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“As for getting older and wiser, Solveig thinks wisdom comes with experience and reasoning, but not everyone is willing to take notice of it. (至于变老、变睿智，Solveig认为智慧来自经验和理性，但并不是每个人都愿意注意到这一点)”可知，Solveig认为智慧来自经验和理性。故选B项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中“Now 96 years old and in a wheelchair, Solveig can’t go swimming any more, but she still keeps up with her other hobbies. (如今，96岁的Solveig坐着轮椅，不能再去游泳了，但她仍然保持着自己的其他爱好)”和最后一段中“And she keeps a curious and adventurous mindset. “Soon, I’ll need to go live at a nursing home for two weeks while my family is away. I’m excited because I’ll get to learn all about old people!” she said. (她保持着好奇和冒险的心态。“很快，当我的家人不在的时候，我需要在养老院住两个星期。我很兴奋，因为我将了解所有关于老年人的事情！”她说。)”可知，虽然Solveig年龄很大了，但依然保持自己能力范围内的爱好，而且对自己去养老院住充满了好奇和冒险的心态。由此可知，她是一个充满好奇心且积极乐观的人。故选B项。
C
The Yellow River is the cradle of China’s civilization. And flood control and prevention have always been key to the wellbeing of the people living along it. Now, scientists can better work on these issues by giving the river a digital twin.
The digital twin of the Yellow River uses various technologies, including big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things. Devices (设备) set up along the river collect and transmit information to the center. Based on the information, a 3D model of the river is presented on the computer screen. It’s like the Yellow River has a twin that reflects its real conditions.
One big breakthrough in the river’s digital governance (治理) is “smart stones”. According to Wang Qin, a lead researcher at the Information Center of Yellow River Henan Bureau, a smart stone is a water-proof stone-shaped device with chips, a battery, and a signal transmitter. They are buried in important dike (堤坝) locations to record and report the movement of dike stones. “Upon feeling movement of the dike stones, the smart stone sends an alarm to the center for quick response,” Wang said.
“In the past, researchers had to learn the conditions of the dike on the spot by themselves, putting their lives at risk,” said Zhao Xiao from the bureau. “Now the smart stones can do this for us, more safely, quickly, and accurately.”
And in the sky, drones (无人机) are flying. On the routes designed by engineers, the drones become expert patrollers (巡逻员) of the river, looking at its dikes and flood prevention projects. According to Shen Lin from the Yellow River Conservancy Commission, thanks to the drones, researchers at the command center can get first-hand photos and information. “Researchers then update the 3D model according to the changes the drones reported. The newly updated model helps us test our floodwater release plans in case we ever need to batten down the hatches (未雨绸缪), ”said Shen.
Under the water and up in the sky, intelligence systems are helping to protect the Yellow River Basin on all fronts. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, in the future, we can expect to see the construction of an even more comprehensive digital system for this important river.
8. What is the main purpose of creating a digital twin of the Yellow River
A. To conduct historical research.
B. To create a virtual tourist attraction.
C. To raise public awareness of river protection.
D. To improve flood control and prevention efforts.
9. How do the smart stones contribute to the river’s digital governance
A. They record water quality.
B. They improve the river’s beauty.
C. They monitor and report dike movements.
D. They serve as markers for important locations.
10. What is one of the functions of drones in the digital governance of the Yellow River
A. Entertaining tourists. B. Collecting information on dike conditions.
C. Patrolling and take wildlife photos. D. Testing water quality.
11. What does the under lined word “comprehensive” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Complete. B. Basic. C. Beautiful. D. Natural.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了黄河数字孪生体的创建目的、运行方式和发展。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段中“And flood control and prevention have always been key to the well-being of the people living along it. Now, scientists can better work on these issues by giving the river a digital twin. (洪水的控制和预防一直是生活在这条河上的人们幸福生活的关键。现在，科学家们可以通过给河流一个数字孪生体来更好地解决这些问题。)”可知，创建黄河数字孪生体的主要目的是加强防洪工作。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中“They are buried in important dike (堤坝) locations to record and report the movement of dike stones. (它们被埋在重要的堤坝上，以记录和报告堤坝石块的运动。)”可知，智能石头监测和报告堤防的运动。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。由文章倒数第二段中“On the routes designed by engineers, the drones become expert patrollers (巡逻员) of the river, looking at its dikes and flood prevention projects. (在工程师设计的路线上，无人机成为河流的专业巡逻员，监视河堤和防洪工程。)”可知，无人机在黄河数字化治理中的作用之一是收集堤防状况信息。故选B。
【11题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章最后一段中“Under the water and up in the sky, intelligence systems are helping to protect the Yellow River Basin on all fronts. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, in the future, we can expect to see the construction (水下和空中，情报系统正在帮助保护黄河流域的各个方面。根据水利部的说法，在未来，我们可以期待看到这条重要河流的建设)”可知，水下和空中，情报系统正在帮助保护黄河流域的各个方面，希望在未来，可以看到这条重要河流的更全面的数字系统的建设。由此猜测，划线词意为“全面的”。A. Complete完整的，全面的；B. Basic基础的；C. Beautiful美丽的；D. Natura自然的。故选A。
D
Do you know about bioplastic (生物塑料) It is a kind of plastic. But it is different. Normal plastic is made from chemical materials and takes a very long time to degrade (降解). But bioplastic is good for the environment. It is made by using bacteria (细菌) to process natural sources like vegetable oils, corn or sugar. It can degrade more easily.
But there is a problem with bioplastic. The “food” that bacteria eat is also what we eat. This means that bacteria are competing against humans for the same resources.
Now scientists have found a new way to make bioplastic using two kinds of bacteria and sunlight, according to Newsweek.
One of the bacteria is called synthetic cyanobacteria (合成蓝藻), which can use sunlight to produce sugar. The other kind is Halomonas boliviensis (玻利维亚盐单胞菌), which lives in the salty waters of Bolivia. It eats the sugar that the first bacteria produce and then it can produce polymers (聚合物). Polymers are used to create bioplastics. The way the bacteria store polymers is similar to how humans store fats.
Producing bioplastic with these two bacteria has many advantages. It is 20 times faster than the normal way we produce bioplastic. Also using these two bacteria saves resources.
First, producing large amounts of bioplastic requires corn and sugar, which are used to feed normal bacteria. And growing corn and sugar needs farmland. But these two special bacteria can just use sunlight. The land that is saved can be used to grow food for humans.
Besides, this process doesn’t need rich land or clean water at all, scientists said to Newsweek.
The next challenge scientists face is that they want to put their lab research into real-world practice. By doing this, bioplastic made with these two bacteria can be widely produced in the future.
12. What’s special about the bioplastic compared to normal plastic
A. It is easier to transport. B. It is easier to degrade.
C. It produces no waste. D. It uses more materials.
13. What problem can bioplastic cause
A. Humans might have less food to eat.
B. It helps spread harmful bacteria.
C. People are afraid to use bioplastic.
D It leads to the overuse of chemical materials.
14. What advantages can the new way of making bioplastic have
A. It only requires farmland. B. It saves time and resources.
C It helps kill harmful bacteria. D. Its process produces lots of fats.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. Bacteria can be environmentally friendly.
B. Bacteria are competing with humans for resources.
C. Scientists introduced a new way to fight bacteria.
D. Scientists invented a better way of producing bioplastic.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家们发明了一种更好的生产生物塑料的方法。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段中“But it is different. Normal plastic is made from chemical materials and takes a very long time to degrade (降解). But bioplastic is good for the environment. It is made by using bacteria (细菌) to process natural sources like vegetable oils, corn or sugar. It can degrade more easily. (普通塑料是由化学材料制成的，需要很长时间才能降解。但生物塑料对环境有益。它是用细菌加工植物油、玉米或糖等天然原料制成的。它更容易降解。)”可知，与普通塑料相比，生物塑料更容易降解。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“But there is a problem with bioplastic. The “food” that bacteria eat is also what we eat. This means that bacteria are competing against humans for the same resources. (但是生物塑料有一个问题。细菌吃的“食物”也是我们吃的。这意味着细菌正在与人类争夺同样的资源。)”可知，生物塑料会引起人类可吃的食物可能会减少。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第五段中“Producing bioplastic with these two bacteria has many advantages. It is 20 times faster than the normal way we produce bioplastic. Also, using these two bacteria saves resources. (用这两种细菌生产生物塑料有很多优点。这比我们生产生物塑料的正常方式快20倍。此外，使用这两种细菌可以节省资源。)”可知，制造生物塑料的新方法节省了时间和资源。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第三段中“Now scientists have found a new way to make bioplastic using two kinds of bacteria and sunlight, according to Newsweek. (据《新闻周刊》报道，科学家们发现了一种利用两种细菌和阳光制造生物塑料的新方法。)”可知，文章主要介绍了科学家们发明了一种更好的生产生物塑料的方法。故选D。
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。
If your stress-response is always on, your immune system suffers and your blood pressure increases. ____16____. So what are some ways to quiet your body’s stress response and gain some much-needed calm
____17____
The first way to start your relaxation mode is to breathe. Now, you may be saying, “I breathe all day. If I didn’t, I’d be dead.”____18____ . But many of us go through our days without breathing deeply. There’s a difference between stressed-out shallow breathing and slow, deep breaths. This kind of deep breathing leads to all sorts of health benefits such as decreased oxygen consumption, decreased blood pressure, and increased carefulness.
Practice Imagination
You can experience that relaxation mode by trying imagination My favorite is to imagine I’m on a beach. I use all five senses to try to bury myself in the imagined experience of relaxation on a beach. I try to smell the ocean air and see and hear the waves. ____19____.
Play Pretend
____20____. I find that if I pretend I’m a professional California surfer, it’s much easier to decrease stress and get into my relaxation mode. A simple “No problem” can go a really long way.
A. That’s kind of true
B. Breathing Exercises
C. Focus On Your Senses
D. And you will easily get into anxiety and depression
E. A little physical exercise could help you better yourself fast
F. I’ve also created another exercise that requires me to play pretend
G. Practice imagination can help us decrease stress by shifting our focus
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. A 19. G 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。本文主要讲述了几种减压的方法。
【16题详解】
根据空格前的句子“If your stress-response is always on, your immune system suffers and your blood pressure increases. (如果你的压力反应一直处于活动状态，你的免疫系统就会受到影响，血压也会升高)”可知，此处是在讲述压力的危害。D选项“And you will easily get into anxiety and depression (你很容易陷入焦虑和抑郁)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据空格后的句子“The first way to start your relaxation mode is to breathe. (开启放松模式的第一个方法是呼吸)”可知，此处是在讲述呼吸练习。B选项“Breathing Exercises (呼吸练习)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选B。
【18题详解】
根据前文“Now, you may be saying, “I breathe all day. If I didn’t, I’d be dead. ” (现在，你可能会说：“我整天都在呼吸。如果我不这么做，我就死了。”)”和后文“But many of us go through our days without breathing deeply. (但是我们中的许多人一直没有深呼吸)”可知，此处是在讲述呼吸的重要性。A选项“That’s kind of true (这是真的)”能承上启下，符合题意。故选A。
【19题详解】
根据小标题“Practice Imagination (练习想象力)”可知，本空要说跟“练习想象力与减轻压力”有关的话题。G选项“Practice imagination can help us decrease stress by shifting our focus (练习想象可以通过转移注意力来帮助我们减轻压力)”符合本段主旨，其中Practice imagination是关键词。故选G。
【20题详解】
根据空格后的句子“I find that if I pretend I`m a professional California surfer, it`s much easier to decrease stress and get into my relaxation mode. (我发现，如果我假装自己是一名职业的加州冲浪者，那么减轻压力并进入放松状态就容易多了)”可知，此处是在讲述假装能帮助减压。 F选项“I’ve also created another exercise that requires me to play pretend (我还创建了另一个练习，要求我假装)”能引起下文，符合题意，其中pretend是关键词。故选F。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题;每小题1 分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I started collecting shopping lists around 1997. It was just by ____21____. I was shopping for my wife’s birthday party in St Louis, and I remember coming across a yellow sticky note. I picked it up and it was somebody’s shopping list. I thought, “That’s ___22___ Whenever I see them at the store, I am going to ____23____ them. ”
At first, it was just people I knew who would ____24____ lists for me. In 2000, I put it online. The Internet then was fun and friendly. A lot of people ____25____ me. Therefore, I set up a(n) ____26____ and started receiving lists from everywhere in the world. Around 2005, a publisher approached me and wanted to turn my ____27____ into a book. That’s when I started going through all my lists, figuring out ways to interpret (诠释) and ____28____ them.
I found lists written on ____29____ things: leaflets (传单), clothing tags (标签), tax return forms and even a piece of wood. Some lists are written in detail. Others are ____30____ or short. There is one with just “toothbrush”, and another with just “celery (芹菜)”—not exactly the one-item list you would expect. Lists can ____31____ you all sorts of things about a person. Some of us are ____32____ and divide lists into parts—fruit, vegetables and drinks. Most of us are careless. Some are saving ____33____ and you can really tell from their lists, perhaps just “sandwich 50% off”.
Everyone writes lists, and I just saw the potential in something that seems without ____34____. It’s an everyday kind of art that everyone can make. You can find similarities in the most ____35____ places.
21.
A. invitation B. luck C. mistake D. chance
22.
A. interesting B. surprising C. boring D. encouraging
23.
A. read B. stick C. keep D. copy
24.
A. save B. write C. search D. post
25.
A. recognized B. reached C. recommended D. inspired
26.
A. organization B. system C. workshop D. mailbox
27.
A. collection B. contribution C. instruction D. operation
28.
A. group B. separate C. mark D. check
29.
A. extra B. regular C. important D. various
30.
A. strange B. unique C. unclear D. different
31.
A. tell B. report C. describe D. send
32.
A. stressed B. experienced C. organized D. determined
33.
A. space B. money C. energy D. time
34.
A. order B. cost C. value D. support
35.
A. unspoken B. unexpected C. unknown D. unforgettable
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. C 24. A 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了“我”收集购物清单的原因和体会。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：那只是偶然。A. invitation邀请；B. luck幸运；C. mistake错误；D. chance机会。根据后文的“I was shopping for my wife’s birthday party in St Louis, and I remember coming across a yellow sticky note. I picked it up and it was somebody’s shopping list. I thought, “That’s 2 Whenever I see them at the store, I am going to 3 them. ””可知，“我”在圣路易斯为我妻子的生日聚会购物，偶然捡到别人的购物单，决定一定要把它们留着。所以判断，我是偶然对收集购物清单感兴趣的。故选D项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我想:“真有意思，我在店里看到它们的时候，我一定要把它们留着。”A. interesting有趣的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；C. boring没趣的；D. encouraging鼓舞人心的。根据后文的“Whenever I see them at the store, I am going to 3 them.”可知，“我”在店里看到它们的时候，一定要把它们留着，说明“我”对这些购物清单感兴趣。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想:“真有意思，我在店里看到它们的时候，我一定要把它们留着。”A. read读；B. stick粘贴；C. keep保留；D. copy复制。根据前文的“I started collecting shopping lists around 1997”可知，我从1997年左右开始收集购物清单，也就是把它们留着。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：起初，只有我认识的人会帮我保存清单。A. save保存；B. write写；C. search搜索；D. post邮递。根据前文的“I started collecting shopping lists around 1997”和后文“lists for me”可知，“我”收集购物清单，所以认识的人会帮我保存清单。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很多人联系了我。A. recognized认可；B. reached与……取得联系；C. recommended推荐；D. inspired受到启发的。根据前文的“In 2000, I put it online. The Internet then was fun and friendly.”可知，2000年，“我”把它放到了网上。互联网既有趣又友好，所以很多人联系了“我”。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：因此，我设置了一个邮箱，开始接收来自世界各地的清单。A. organization组织；B. system系统；C. workshop车间；D. mailbox邮箱。根据前文的“The Internet then was fun and friendly. A lot of people 5 me. Therefore”和后文“started receiving lists from everywhere in the world”可知，很多人联系了“我”，为了接收来自世界各地的清单，所以我设置了一个邮箱。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：2005年前后，一家出版商找到我，想把我的收藏写成一本书。A. collection收藏；B. contribution贡献；C. instruction指令；D. operation活动。根据前文的“I started collecting shopping lists around 1997”和“a publisher approached me”和后文“into a book”可知，一家出版商找到我的目的是想把我的收藏写成一本书。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从那时起，我开始检查我所有的清单，想办法解释和分类它们。A. group组；B. separate分离；C. mark标记；D. check检查。根据前文的“I started going through all my lists, figuring out ways to interpret”和下文“Some lists are written in detail. Others are 10 or short.”可知，“我”开始检查我所有的清单，想办法解释和分类它们。故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我发现清单写在各种各样的东西上：传单、衣服标签、退货单，甚至还有一块木头。A. extra额外的；B. regular有规律的；C. important重要的；D. various各种各样的。根据后文的“leaflets (传单), clothing tags (标签), ta x return forms and even a piece of wood”可知，传单、衣服标签、退货单，甚至还有一块木头上都写有清单，所以清单被写在各种各样的东西上。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：其它的则不清楚或简短。A. strange奇怪的；B. unique独特的；C. unclear不清楚的；D. different不同的。根据前文的“Some lists are written in detail. Others are”可知，有些清单写得很详细，其他的则不清楚或简短。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：清单可以告诉你关于一个人的各种事情。A. tell告诉；B. report报告；C. describe描述；D. send邮寄。根据后文的“all sorts of things about a person”和后文“Some of us are 12 and divide lists into parts—fruit, vegetables and drinks. Most of us are careless. Some are saving 13 and you can really tell from their lists, perhaps just “sandwich 50% off”.”可知，通过看清单，我们可以了解关于一个人的各种事情。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们中的一些人很有条理，把清单分成水果、蔬菜和饮料。A. stressed受压的；B. experienced有经验的；C. organized有条理的；D. determined坚定的。根据后文的“divide lists into parts—fruit, vegetables and drinks”可知，把清单分成水果、蔬菜和饮料，可见这样的人很有条理。故选C项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有些人在省钱，你可以从他们的清单上看出来，也许只是“五折三明治”。A. space空间；B. money钱；C. energy能量；D. time时间。根据后文的“perhaps just “sandwich 50% off””可知，从他们的清单上看出来，有些人在省钱。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：每个人都写清单，我只是看到了看似没有价值的东西的潜力。A. order顺序；B. cost成本；C. value价值；D. support支持。根据前文的“saw the potential in something”可知，这些清单是有价值的、有潜力的。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：你可以在最意想不到的地方找到相似之处。A. unspoken不言而喻的，心照不宣的；B. unexpected出乎意料的；C. unknown未知的；D. unforgettable难忘的。根据前文的“Everyone writes lists, and I just saw the potential in something that seems without 15”可知，“我”看到了看似没有价值的东西的潜力，可知在最意想不到的地方也可能找到相似之处。故选B项。
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Every year after the rainy season, around the ____36____ (nine) month of the Tibetan calendar, the Potala Palace carries out ____37____ (it) annual painting project. This year, the “makeover” started on Oct 18. Many people in Lhasa joined in the work of painting the outside walls of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Potala Palace is a landmark of Lhasa, capital of Tibet, ____38____ was built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (松赞干布). According to locals, in the past, painting the Potala Palace would take about a month. Now, thanks ____39____ the progress in technology, the painting can be finished within a week. Before painting, workers mix local lime (石灰) with things such as milk, honey and sugar. As they ____40____ (use), locals also call the Potala Palace the “sweet palace”.
Many locals queued up in long lines in the early morning to take part in the painting, ___41___ (consider) it to be an honor. “We queued for a long time yesterday ____42____ we failed to enter the palace,” said a young woman. “Today, we came to line up in the early morning. We were so lucky to get the chance ____43____ (participate) in the painting of the palace.”
“I have been taking part in the annual paintings of the palace for more than 20 years,” said Dawa, 57, another happy ____44____ (paint). “I consider the palace to be a very _____45_____ (value) heritage, and I am proud to be part of the painting team.”
【答案】36. ninth
37. its 38. which
39. to 40. are used
41. considering
42. but 43. to participate
44. painter
45. valuable
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了今年布达拉宫粉刷工程的活动情况，简要介绍了布达拉宫粉刷外墙的传统，以及参与者们的经历和体会。
【36题详解】
考查序数词。句意：每年雨季过后，也就是藏历九月左右，布达拉宫都会进行一年一度的粉刷工程。根据空前的the和空后的month为单数可推知，此处表示“第九个月份”，空处应用序数词ninth。故填ninth。
【37题详解】
考查代词。句意：每年雨季过后，也就是藏历九月左右，布达拉宫都会进行一年一度的粉刷工程。分析句子可知，空处修饰painting project，应用形容词性物主代词its。故填its。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：布达拉宫是西藏首府拉萨的标志性建筑，始建于7世纪，由西藏赞普松赞干布修建。分析句子可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，对先行词The Potala Palace作补充说明，先行词指物，在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which作引导词。故填which。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：现在，由于技术的进步，粉刷可以在一周内完成。根据“thanks”和“the progress in technology”可推知，此处用固定短语thanks to表示“由于，因为”。故填to。
【40题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：由于使用了这些材料，当地人也称布达拉宫为“甜蜜的宫殿”。分析句子可知，空处作As引导的从句的谓语，此处在描述通常性的事实，时态应用一般现在时，use和主语they之间是被动关系，应用被动语态，且主语是they，be动词应用are。故填are used。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：许多当地人一大早就排长队参加粉刷，认为这是一种光荣。分析句子可知，句子主干成分完整，空处行为和谓语行为同时发生，作伴随状语，consider和Many locals逻辑上是主动关系，应用consider的现在分词形式。故填considering。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意：一位年轻女子说：“我们昨天排了很长时间的队，但没能进入宫殿。”空处前后为完整的句子，空前表示昨天排了很长时间的队，空后表示没能进入宫殿，前后语义构成转折，空处应用意为“但是”的并列连词but。故填but。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我们很幸运能有机会参与到宫殿的粉刷中来。名词chance后常跟动词不定式作后置定语，表示“……的机会”。故填to participate。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：另一位快乐的粉刷匠，57岁的达瓦说：“20多年来，我一直参加一年一度的宫殿粉刷活动。”分析句子可知，空处作Dawa的同位语，名词painter“粉刷匠”符合题意，且结合another可知，painter用单数形式。故填painter。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：“我认为这座宫殿是非常宝贵的遗产，我很自豪能成为粉刷团队的一员。”分析句子可知，空处是修饰heritage的定语，value的形容词形式valuable符合题意，意为“宝贵的”。故填valuable。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将要组织一场篮球赛。请给来自美国的交换生Jim写封邮件，邀请他参赛。内容包括：
1. 比赛目的；
2. 比赛安排。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Jim,
How’s everything going I’m writing to invite you to join in our school’s basketball match. Knowing that you’re really into playing basketball, I think this match is just perfect for you.
The match, which is scheduled to be held in the school stadium, will start at 4:20 this Friday afternoon and last about 1 hour. With the aim of making our school life more colorful, attracting more students to take part in the sports and building up students’ body, the match will be full of fun and I’m sure you will enjoy yourself there.
Would you like to join us Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生给来自美国的交换生Jim写封邮件，邀请他参加学校组织的篮球赛，需告知他比赛目的，向他介绍比赛安排。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
参加：join in→take part in, participate in
举办：hold→host
开始：start→begin
目的：aim→purpose, objective
充满：be full of→be filled with
2. 句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：With the aim of making our school life more colorful, attracting more students to take part in the sports and building up students’ body, the match will be full of fun and I’m sure you will enjoy yourself there.
拓展句：In order to make our school life more colorful, attract more students to take part in the sports and build up students’ body, the match will be full of fun and I’m sure you will enjoy yourself there.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Knowing that you’re really into playing basketball, I think this match is just perfect for you. (运用了现在分词短语Knowing…作状语、that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] The match, which is scheduled to be held in the school stadium, will start at 4:20 this Friday afternoon and last about 1 hour. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
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。
Out in the fields of rural Kentucky lived a young teenage girl named Amanda. She stayed with her parents in a one-story house on a large plot of land. Her closest friends were far from her, but she didn’t have her driver’s license yet. Amanda could still keep herself busy for hours by exploring the grassy fields, enjoying the natural beauty that surrounded them. On the weekends, Amanda would even volunteer on neighbouring farms to help take care of sheep, goats, and horses.
Still, it was easy for Amanda to feel lonely in her big house without any brothers, sisters, or even a pet she could relate to. That was until one day, just as Amanda was about to leave for another morning spent exploring the fields and rivers nearby, she saw a stray (流浪的) cat jump onto the porch (门廊) with a long, drawn-out meow (喵喵叫) toward her. The cat had long whiskers (须) and a black-and-white fur pattern, which seemed to start from the animal’s chest and move outward, and tiny white paws like little boots. Even though the cat looked dirty, the cat was beautiful, with bright blue eyes.
Amanda’s feeling of surprise quickly gave way to a feeling of pity. Thinking of what she could offer the cat, Amanda hurried to the kitchen and prepared two bowls: one filled with fish and the other with water. After sniffing (嗅) them carefully, the cat then began to hungrily eat the bowls’ contents. Once it finished its meal, the cat ran away into the thick grass and disappeared.
From that point onward, at the same time each day, the cat would appear on the porch in the morning and beg for food and water, and Amanda would always be there ready. Their relationship started to deepen as Amanda enjoyed regularly seeing her new “furry neighbour”. The cat was too nervous to be taken indoors, but Amanda enjoyed its company.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
However, one day, everything took a different turn.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Paragraph 2:
As Amanda approached, she could hear some soft sounds of kitten s meowing.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】However, one day, everything took a different turn. In the morning, Amanda brought the two bowls near the porch and waited for the cat as usual, but the cat didn’t appear. Amanda waited for some time and went back home alone. The next day, the day after that, the cat didn’t show up either. On the fourth day, the cat was still nowhere to be seen. Amanda’s feeling of disappointment gave way to a feeling of fright. “What happened to the little poor cat ” Without the least hesitation, Amanda stepped into the thick grass where the cat usually went and searched carefully. Suddenly, she noticed a pile of grass shaking. She walked towards it.
As Amanda approached, she could hear some soft sounds of kittens meowing. She slowed her breathing, followed the sounds, and was surprised to find her “furry neighbor” lying in the grass with four kittens beside her. The cat had become a mother! So excited was Amanda that she covered her mouth with her hands, worrying that her sudden presence would scare the cute little creatures. Amanda quickly rushed back home to prepare some food and water for them. Amanda felt happy and satisfied. She knew her five “neighbors” would totally change her lonely life.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了年轻女孩Amanda和父母住在一栋大平房里，她没有兄弟姐妹，感到很孤单。一天，当Amanda在去探索附近的田野和河流时，她看到一只流浪猫跳上门廊。Amanda很可怜这只猫，于是给猫拿了一些食物，猫吃完食物后跑开了。从那时起，每天早上的同一时间，猫都会出现在门廊上，乞求食物和水，而Amanda总是在那里为它准备好食物和水。慢慢地，她们的关系开始加深。虽然这只猫因太紧张了而无法被带进室内，但Amanda很喜欢它的陪伴。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“然而有一天，一切都发生了不同的转变。”和第二段首句“当Amanda走近时，她听到小猫轻柔的喵喵声。”可知，第一段可描写一天早上小猫没有出现，接连几天小猫也没有出现，Amanda很担心，于是走进了猫经常去的草丛中寻找它。
②由第二段首句内容“当Amanda走近时，她听到小猫轻柔的喵喵声。”可知，第二段可描写Amanda循声找到了小猫，发现小猫生了几个猫宝宝，Amanda回到家给猫拿了一些食物。Amanda很高兴，因为现在多了几个“小伙伴”陪伴她。
2.续写线索：小猫没有出现——接连几天没有出现——担心，去草丛中寻找——听到声音——找到小猫——发现小猫生了猫宝宝——回家拿食物——高兴
3.词汇激活
行为类
①出现：appear/show up
②搜寻：search/seek
③注意：notice/take notice of/observe
情绪类
①害怕：fright/fear
②高兴的：happy/glad
【点睛】[高分句型1] Without the least hesitation, Amanda stepped into the thick grass where the cat usually went and searched carefully. （由where引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2]So excited was Amanda that she covered her mouth with her hands, worrying that her sudden presence would scare the cute little creatures. （运用了倒装句，表语置于句首，句子用全部倒装；以及that引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型3]She knew her five “neighbors” would totally change her lonely life.（省略引导词that的宾语从句）2023—2024学年度第一学期高一年级期末教学质量检测试卷
英语
注意事项：
1.本试卷分笔试和听力两部分。答卷前，务必将自己的姓名、座位号写在答题卡上。将条形码粘贴在规定区域。本试卷满分150分。
2.考生将笔试部分和听力部分答案写在英语答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共5 小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What is the weather like today
A. Cloudy. B. Sunny. C. Rainy.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. At a zoo. B. At a store. C. At a restaurant.
3. When will the woman go to the beach
A. In August. B. In September. C. In October.
4. Where will the woman go this evening
A. The store. B. Her uncle’s. C. The skiing place.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Animals. B. Vegetables. C. A trip.
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. How did the man feel about living in Ecuador
A. Bored. B. Satisfied. C. Unhappy.
7. What did the man miss most about England
A. His family. B. The food. C. His friends.
听第7段材料，回答第8至 10题。
8. What does the man plan to do
A. Work as a volunteer. B. Make a donation. C. Get a cat.
9. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Husband and wife. B. Mother and son. C. Classmates.
10. What might be Daniel’s attitude to the man’s plan
A Uncaring. B. Supportive. C. Negative.
听第8段材料，回答第11 至13 题。
11. What would the man like to do
A. Enjoy the fresh air. B. Have something to eat. C. Invite his friends to his house.
12. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Camp in the forest. B. Find some animals. C. Pick up his rubbish.
13. How will the speakers go back
A. By bus. B. By bike. C. By train.
听第9段材料，回答第 14至17题。
14. Why did the man say Debra was a hero
A. She was alone at sea for 113 days.
B. She fought with a big whale and killed it.
C. She won the championship in a boating match.
15. Who started the race with Debra
A. Some fishermen. B. Nelly B. C. Andrew.
16. What was the main danger at sea
A. Bad weather. B. Large ships. C. Big fish.
17. What did Debra like most during the journey
A. The food. B. The people. C. The red wine.
听第10段材料，回答第18 至20题。
18. Where is the Britain at War Experience
A. At Westminster.
B. Far from Tooley Street.
C. Near London Bridge mainline station.
19. What did the speaker do in St James’s Park
A. He went boating on the lake.
B. He took photos of the scenery.
C. He spent some time on a bridge.
20. What can we learn about the speaker
A. He visited some places for free.
B. He bought a camera in a supermarket.
C. He failed to visit Buckingham Palace.
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
How exercising changed their life
Name: Katelyn Block, 19 The problem: At the end of her junior year of high school, she fell into a serious eating disorder. The change: She was an athlete, but while she was sick, she stopped running. Later, she decided to get back into running. She made the decision to build her body back from the ground up. With a few months of hard work and determination, she graduated from high school with a healthy body. Name: Amalia Biro, 24 The problem: Amalia was a horseback rider with her sight set on the Olympics, until one day she was thrown off a horse, leaving her left knee badly injured. The change: She ran a 5K at the request of her friend Running lets her clear her head. She found herself starting to turn to running instead of breaking away from her social life. And she was in good shape and felt better than before.
Name: Sarah Jane Parker, 28 The problem: She had a lot of fear and anxiety about different things. The fear was taking over her life. The change: She tried indoor rock climbing with her friend’s encouragement. When she finally managed to climb to the top, she fell in love with the sport. Eventually she used the courage she got from climbing to break away from her fear. Name: Kimberly Whittaker, 25 The problem: Two car accidents in one month made Kimberly have joint problems in both knees and pain in her lower back. The change: She joined a gym and worked with a physical trainer three times a week to help her become healthy again. She took spin classes (动感单车) the most often because she felt like she was able to focus her energy just on riding.
1. What was the problem that Katelyn was facing
A. She got a fever. B. She was anxious.
C. She couldn’t eat normally. D. She hurt her knees.
2. What do Amalia and Sarah have in common
A. They had the same dream. B. They attended the Olympics.
C. They didn’t trust themselves. D. They should thank their friends.
3. How did Kimberly become healthy again
A. By changing her diet. B. By seeing a doctor.
C. By joining a gym. D. By studying hard.
B
Growing old is something that happens to all of us. But often, older people seem “invisible” in society. Many people see them as physically weak, helpless or unable to contribute anything.
Starting in 1990, the United Nations has made Oct 1 of every year the International Day of Older Persons. It is a day to fight this stereotype (刻板印象) and raise awareness of issues faced by older people in society.
How do you feel about getting old I chatted with my grandma to find out her opinions. Born in 1927, my grandma Solveig King grew up in Sweden during the Great Depression of the 1930s and World War Ⅱ. Everything was rationed (定量配给). There were no outdoor lights and no running water. “But it was a very happy childhood: snow every winter and always sunshine in summer, enough food, but no luxuries,” she said. This explains where she got her habit of keeping old boxes and containers and never wasting any food. It’s a habit many people of her generation seem to have.
In 2015, I went to live with my grandma for a few months. We would sit together and read books, go to the swimming pool, watch some travel programs or documentaries on TV, do some gardening, try some crossword puzzles, and then do it all again the next day. It was quite fun!
Now 96 years old and in a wheelchair, Solveig can’t go swimming any more, but she still keeps up with her other hobbies. “I don’t feel ‘old’, just a little disabled! But I never wish I could do something I know I can’t do. I remember one of my favorite teachers saying: ‘That is just wasted mental energy!’ Nor do I ever wish to relive any part of my life. I am very happy with the road I have taken.”
As for getting older and wiser, Solveig thinks wisdom comes with experience and reasoning, but not everyone is willing to take notice of it. And she keeps a curious and adventurous mindset. “Soon, I’ll need to go live at a nursing home for two weeks while my family is away. I’m excited because I’ll get to learn all about old people!” she said.
4. What does Solveig think of her childhood
A. It was filled with fear due to the war. B. It was marked by food shortages.
C. It was joyful despite hardships. D. It was poor and hopeless.
5. What does Solveig think about her life
A. She longs to relive it. B. She regrets wasting her mental energy.
C. She feels upset about aging. D. She is satisfied with her decisions.
6. What does Solveig think is the origin of wisdom
A. Curiosity and open-mindedness. B. Experience and reasoning.
C. Extensive reading. D. Formal education.
7. Which of the following best describes Solveig
A Funny and generous. B. Curious and positive.
C. Creative and sociable. D. Friendly and patient.
C
The Yellow River is the cradle of China’s civilization. And flood control and prevention have always been key to the wellbeing of the people living along it. Now, scientists can better work on these issues by giving the river a digital twin.
The digital twin of the Yellow River uses various technologies, including big data, artificial intelligence, and the internet of things. Devices (设备) set up along the river collect and transmit information to the center. Based on the information, a 3D model of the river is presented on the computer screen. It’s like the Yellow River has a twin that reflects its real conditions.
One big breakthrough in the river’s digital governance (治理) is “smart stones”. According to Wang Qin, a lead researcher at the Information Center of Yellow River Henan Bureau, a smart stone is a water-proof stone-shaped device with chips, a battery, and a signal transmitter. They are buried in important dike (堤坝) locations to record and report the movement of dike stones. “Upon feeling movement of the dike stones, the smart stone sends an alarm to the center for quick response,” Wang said.
“In the past, researchers had to learn the conditions of the dike on the spot by themselves, putting their lives at risk,” said Zhao Xiao from the bureau. “Now the smart stones can do this for us, more safely, quickly, and accurately.”
And in the sky, drones (无人机) are flying. On the routes designed by engineers, the drones become expert patrollers (巡逻员) of the river, looking at its dikes and flood prevention projects. According to Shen Lin from the Yellow River Conservancy Commission, thanks to the drones, researchers at the command center can get first-hand photos and information. “Researchers then update the 3D model according to the changes the drones reported. The newly updated model helps us test our floodwater release plans in case we ever need to batten down the hatches (未雨绸缪), ”said Shen.
Under the water and up in the sky, intelligence systems are helping to protect the Yellow River Basin on all fronts. According to the Ministry of Water Resources, in the future, we can expect to see the construction of an even more comprehensive digital system for this important river.
8. What is the main purpose of creating a digital twin of the Yellow River
A. To conduct historical research.
B. To create a virtual tourist attraction.
C. To raise public awareness of river protection.
D. To improve flood control and prevention efforts.
9. How do the smart stones contribute to the river’s digital governance
A. They record water quality.
B. They improve the river’s beauty.
C. They monitor and report dike movements.
D. They serve as markers for important locations.
10. What is one of the functions of drones in the digital governance of the Yellow River
A. Entertaining tourists. B. Collecting information on dike conditions.
C. Patrolling and take wildlife photos. D. Testing water quality.
11. What does the under lined word “comprehensive” in the last paragraph probably mean
A. Complete. B. Basic. C. Beautiful. D. Natural.
D
Do you know about bioplastic (生物塑料) It is a kind of plastic. But it is different. Normal plastic is made from chemical materials and takes a very long time to degrade (降解). But bioplastic is good for the environment. It is made by using bacteria (细菌) to process natural sources like vegetable oils, corn or sugar. It can degrade more easily.
But there is a problem with bioplastic. The “food” that bacteria eat is also what we eat. This means that bacteria are competing against humans for the same resources.
Now scientists have found a new way to make bioplastic using two kinds of bacteria and sunlight, according to Newsweek.
One of the bacteria is called synthetic cyanobacteria (合成蓝藻), which can use sunlight to produce sugar. The other kind is Halomonas boliviensis (玻利维亚盐单胞菌), which lives in the salty waters of Bolivia. It eats the sugar that the first bacteria produce and then it can produce polymers (聚合物). Polymers are used to create bioplastics. The way the bacteria store polymers is similar to how humans store fats.
Producing bioplastic with these two bacteria has many advantages. It is 20 times faster than the normal way we produce bioplastic. Also, using these two bacteria saves resources.
First, producing large amounts of bioplastic requires corn and sugar, which are used to feed normal bacteria. And growing corn and sugar needs farmland. But these two special bacteria can just use sunlight. The land that is saved can be used to grow food for humans.
Besides, this process doesn’t need rich land or clean water at all, scientists said to Newsweek.
The next challenge scientists face is that they want to put their lab research into real-world practice. By doing this, bioplastic made with these two bacteria can be widely produced in the future.
12. What’s special about the bioplastic compared to normal plastic
A. It is easier to transport. B. It is easier to degrade.
C. It produces no waste. D. It uses more materials.
13. What problem can bioplastic cause
A. Humans might have less food to eat.
B. It helps spread harmful bacteria.
C. People are afraid to use bioplastic.
D. It leads to the overuse of chemical materials.
14. What advantages can the new way of making bioplastic have
A. It only requires farmland. B. It saves time and resources.
C. It helps kill harmful bacteria. D. Its process produces lots of fats.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. Bacteria can be environmentally friendly.
B. Bacteria are competing with humans for resources.
C. Scientists introduced a new way to fight bacteria.
D. Scientists invented a better way of producing bioplastic.
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。
If your stress-response is always on, your immune system suffers and your blood pressure increases. ____16____. So what are some ways to quiet your body’s stress response and gain some much-needed calm
____17____
The first way to start your relaxation mode is to breathe. Now, you may be saying, “I breathe all day. If I didn’t, I’d be dead.”____18____ . But many of us go through our days without breathing deeply. There’s a difference between stressed-out shallow breathing and slow, deep breaths. This kind of deep breathing leads to all sorts of health benefits such as decreased oxygen consumption, decreased blood pressure, and increased carefulness.
Practice Imagination
You can experience that relaxation mode by trying imagination. My favorite is to imagine I’m on a beach. I use all five senses to try to bury myself in the imagined experience of relaxation on a beach. I try to smell the ocean air and see and hear the waves. ____19____.
Play Pretend
____20____. I find that if I pretend I’m a professional California surfer it’s much easier to decrease stress and get into my relaxation mode. A simple “No problem” can go a really long way.
A. That’s kind of true
B. Breathing Exercises
C. Focus On Your Senses
D. And you will easily get into anxiety and depression
E. A little physical exercise could help you better yourself fast
F. I’ve also created another exercise that requires me to play pretend
G. Practice imagination can help us decrease stress by shifting our focus
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题;每小题1 分，满分15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I started collecting shopping lists around 1997. It was just by ____21____. I was shopping for my wife’s birthday party in St Louis, and I remember coming across a yellow sticky note. I picked it up and it was somebody’s shopping list. I thought, “That’s ___22___ Whenever I see them at the store, I am going to ____23____ them. ”
At first, it was just people I knew who would ____24____ lists for me. In 2000, I put it online. The Internet then was fun and friendly. A lot of people ____25____ me. Therefore, I set up a(n) ____26____ and started receiving lists from everywhere in the world. Around 2005, a publisher approached me and wanted to turn my ____27____ into a book. That’s when I started going through all my lists, figuring out ways to interpret (诠释) and ____28____ them.
I found lists written on ____29____ things: leaflets (传单), clothing tags (标签), tax return forms and even a piece of wood. Some lists are written in detail. Others are ____30____ or short. There is one with just “toothbrush”, and another with just “celery (芹菜)”—not exactly the one-item list you would expect. Lists can ____31____ you all sorts of things about a person. Some of us are ____32____ and divide lists into parts—fruit, vegetables and drinks. Most of us are careless. Some are saving ____33____ and you can really tell from their lists, perhaps just “sandwich 50% off”.
Everyone writes lists, and I just saw the potential in something that seems without ____34____. It’s an everyday kind of art that everyone can make. You can find similarities in the most ____35____ places.
21.
A. invitation B. luck C. mistake D. chance
22.
A. interesting B. surprising C. boring D. encouraging
23.
A. read B. stick C. keep D. copy
24.
A. save B. write C. search D. post
25.
A. recognized B. reached C. recommended D. inspired
26.
A. organization B. system C. workshop D. mailbox
27.
A collection B. contribution C. instruction D. operation
28.
A. group B. separate C. mark D. check
29.
A. extra B. regular C. important D. various
30.
A. strange B. unique C. unclear D. different
31.
A. tell B. report C. describe D. send
32.
A. stressed B. experienced C. organized D. determined
33.
A. space B. money C. energy D. time
34.
A. order B. cost C. value D. support
35.
A. unspoken B. unexpected C. unknown D. unforgettable
第二节 (共10小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Every year after the rainy season, around the ____36____ (nine) month of the Tibetan calendar, the Potala Palace carries out ____37____ (it) annual painting project. This year, the “makeover” started on Oct 18. Many people in Lhasa joined in the work of painting the outside walls of the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The Potala Palace is a landmark of Lhasa, capital of Tibet, ____38____ was built in the 7th century by the Tibetan king Songtsen Gampo (松赞干布). According to locals, in the past, painting the Potala Palace would take about a month. Now, thanks ____39____ the progress in technology, the painting can be finished within a week. Before painting, workers mix local lime (石灰) with things such as milk, honey and sugar. As they ____40____ (use), locals also call the Potala Palace the “sweet palace”.
Many locals queued up in long lines in the early morning to take part in the painting, ___41___ (consider) it to be an honor. “We queued for a long time yesterday ____42____ we failed to enter the palace,” said a young woman. “Today, we came to line up in the early morning. We were so lucky to get the chance ____43____ (participate) in the painting of the palace.”
“I have been taking part in the annual paintings of the palace for more than 20 years,” said Dawa, 57, another happy ____44____ (paint). “I consider the palace to be a very _____45_____ (value) heritage, and I am proud to be part of the painting team.”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校将要组织一场篮球赛。请给来自美国的交换生Jim写封邮件，邀请他参赛。内容包括：
1. 比赛目的；
2. 比赛安排。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Dear Jim,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
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。
Out in the fields of rural Kentucky lived a young teenage girl named Amanda. She stayed with her parents in a one-story house on a large plot of land. Her closest friends were far from her, but she didn’t have her driver’s license yet. Amanda could still keep herself busy for hours by exploring the grassy fields, enjoying the natural beauty that surrounded them. On the weekends, Amanda would even volunteer on neighbouring farms to help take care of sheep, goats, and horses.
Still, it was easy for Amanda to feel lonely in her big house without any brothers, sisters, or even a pet she could relate to. That was until one day, just as Amanda was about to leave for another morning spent exploring the fields and rivers nearby, she saw a stray (流浪的) cat jump onto the porch (门廊) with a long, drawn-out meow (喵喵叫) toward her. The cat had long whiskers (须) and a black-and-white fur pattern, which seemed to start from the animal’s chest and move outward, and tiny white paws like little boots. Even though the cat looked dirty, the cat was beautiful, with bright blue eyes.
Amanda’s feeling of surprise quickly gave way to a feeling of pity. Thinking of what she could offer the cat, Amanda hurried to the kitchen and prepared two bowls: one filled with fish and the other with water. After sniffing (嗅) them carefully, the cat then began to hungrily eat the bowls’ contents. Once it finished its meal, the cat ran away into the thick grass and disappeared.
From that point onward, at the same time each day, the cat would appear on the porch in the morning and beg for food and water, and Amanda would always be there ready. Their relationship started to deepen as Amanda enjoyed regularly seeing her new “furry neighbour”. The cat was too nervous to be taken indoors, but Amanda enjoyed its company.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右;
2.请按如下格式在相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
However, one day, everything took a different turn.
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Paragraph 2:
As Amanda approached, she could hear some soft sounds of kitten s meowing.
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