惠州市综合高级中学2023-2024学年第一学期期中考试
高二英语试卷（B）
第一部分 阅读 (共两节，满分60分)
第一节 （共15小题；每小题3分，满分45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
Special Museums In Christchurch, New Zealand
1. Yaldhurst Museum
Yaldhurst Museum is a place for car lovers in Christchurch city, which displays classic cars over a span of a century. The small museum has a collection of the widest range of car models from horse model to buggy cars.
Open Time: Wednesday—Sunday 10 a. m. -5 p. m. with the last entry（进入） of 4 p. m.
Entrance fee: $10 for students, $20 for adults.
2. The Toy Collector
The Toy Collector is a new player in the museums in Christchurch. Born recently in 2016, the Toy Collector is for all toy lovers displaying a huge collection of toys from all ages. The place is not big, so you can trip down your memory in just an hour.
Open Time: Every day from 10 a. m. -4 p. m.
Entrance Fee: $20 for an adult, $5 for children.
3. The Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities
Come and explore the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, where you can see more than three thousand years of human history through an amazing collection of artifacts from Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern cultures. Born in 2017, this small one-roomed museum is a new home for old objects.
Open Time: Wed - Sun from 11 a. m. -3 p. m.
Entrance Fee: Free to enter.
4. Rutherford's Den
Rutherford's Den is a historic space for the country's most famous scientist—Ernest Rutherford, also known as the father of Nuclear Science. Opened in Christchurch Arts Center in 2016, it is a small interactive museum with collections of Rutherford's works, such as TV, radio and even telephones.
Open time: 10 a. m. -5 p. m., every day except for Christmas Day.
Entrance Fee: $10 for adults，$5 for students and children.
1.When can visitors enter Yaldhurst Museum
A. At 4:30 p. m., Saturday. B. At 10 a. m., Tuesday.
C. At 5 p. m., Monday. D. At 11 a. m., Thursday.
2. Which museum would you like to visit if you are interested in human history
A. Yaldhurst Museum. B. The Toy Collector.
C. The Teece Museum. D. Rutherford's Den..
3. What do the four museums have in common
A. They are all small in size. B. They are all free for students.
C. They are all new museums. D. They are all heritage space.
B
Born on July 1st, 1948, in the small Italian city of Palmi, Roberto Crea was a genius kid. He moved to the Netherlands and majored in Biological Chemistry in the University of Leiden. It was this university that directed his interest in the synthesis (合成) of nucleotides, the basic units that are required to build a DNA.At that time, not many researchers studied the combination of genes (基因)，but Roberto's strong chemistry background made a historical invention possible.
In 1977, he joined the Genentech, Inc. and the gene synthesis team at City of Hope Medical School. The company funded Dr Crea's on going research on gene synthesis. After working day and night, the brilliant individual finally invented a new procedure that improved the chemical synthesis of genes. Thanks to his rich knowledge and the joint efforts of the excellent Genentech team, he made use of this discovery to produce the human Insulin (胰岛素) genes, A and B．It was his invention that allowed Genentech to be labeled as the first producer of human protein. This benefited hundreds of millions of people suffering from diabetes (糖尿病) all over the world.
Today Roberto is known as the father of synthetic insulin and had almost won the Nobel Prize. His efforts did not stop after discovering the synthetic insulin; in fact, he was more than driven and tried to make more contributions to the field of biotechnology. His team of experts discovered Ziconotide under his teachings and guidance. According to leading scientists and researchers, this drug is more powerful and effective than morphine (吗啡), and the best part of this is that it has zero side effects.
Dr Roberto Crea has a long list of creditable discoveries and researches that he has achieved in 65 years of his life. He is an inspiration for many individuals who aim to add value to humanity with the help of science.
What may contribute to Roberto's invention of the human insulin
His good luck in his life.
His curiosity about his study.
His creative imagination.
D. His knowledge of chemistry.
5. What do the underlined words “this discovery” in Paragraph 2 refer to
A. A special way of producing human protein.
B. A reliable method for curing people of diabetes.
C. A new procedure for improving gene synthesis.
D. A simple technique of separating human genes.
6. What do we know about Roberto in Paragraph 3
A. He won a Nobel Prize.
B. He stuck to his scientific research.
C. He discovered morphine with his team.
D. He retired after making the great discovery.
7. Which of the following best describes Roberto
A. Enthusiastic and generous.
B. Courageous and calm.
C. Ambitious and patient.
D. Devoted and talented.
C
A books for food program in Guatemala is helping feed needy children as hunger rates rise during the pandemic (疫情). It is run by a local nonprofit organisation that aims to feed nearly 400 children.
The program is simple. People choose a book they want from a list of donated titles, and in return give bags of Incaparina, a high protein drink mix. Bonifaz Diaz works for the program. By bringing the books for food program directly to people's homes, Diaz makes sure donations keep flowing. He has travelled more than 2，000 kilometers on his bicycle, delivered loads of books and carried back thousands of kilograms of Incaparina for the nonprofit group 32 Volcanoes. Diaz sometimes pulls a small cart that helps him carry up to 57 kilograms of product. He has travelled as far as 60 kilometers for a delivery to a town in the Western Highlands, where road conditions are poor.
Nearly a year into the books for food program, two more cyclists have joined Diaz and donations keep flowing in. Ana Castillo is a 29 year old high school teacher who recently received the sociology book from Diaz. She donates to the program often. The 1.8 kilograms of Incaparina she provided will help one family eat for a month.
Castillo looks forward to choosing her books from the titles Diaz posts on social media. She also loves the feeling of a “growing circle” of giving and receiving. “You might not get to those places, but your help can，” she says.
Diaz says he plans to continue cycling against hunger as long as the need exists. He has faced his own economic difficulties since the theater company he co founded closed last spring. But the program has kept him active. “It's an opportunity to serve in which we all benefit，” Diaz said.
8.What is the purpose of the program
A. To serve the readers.
B. To produce Incaparina.
C. To offer poor children food.
D. To fight the pandemic.
9. What did Diaz do for the program
A. He set up a social media.
B. He made donations frequently.
C. He rented a cart to carry goods.
D. He travelled to deliver books and food.
10. How is the program going now
A. More people are involved in it.
B. Only two cyclists work for it.
C. Over 400 adults benefit from it.
D. Financial difficulties put it to an end.
11. Which word best describes Diaz's attitude towards the program
A. Indifferent.
B. Supportive.
C. Tolerant.
D. Unwilling.
D
Many people believe that you lose the ability to learn new languages as you get older. Language experts (语言专家), however, will tell you that you're never too old to learn a new language. As you get older, it can be more difficult to learn a new language, though.
Children and adults learn new languages in different ways. For children, language is their life. They study for thousands of hours every year, because they need to learn languages to become part of their communities. Adults, on the other hand, are already part of language community. Learning new language means becoming part of another language community, and adults rarely get the chance to practice as much as young children do.
Moreover, children learning a new language are expected to make mistakes. This gives them freedom when learning to be daring and confident. Adults, however, often feel pressured (感到有压力的) to be perfect when learning new language. This can discourage many people and make it even harder to learn a new language.
When young children learn a new language they come to see all kinds of languages as a “normal” part of society. This mindset (思维模式) helps them embrace learning a new language without feeling like they're doing something unusual or “too hard”．
So if you want to learn a new language, go for it! It's never too late to learn a new language. If you're older, it may take more work, but it can be done. If you're a young child, though, now it is the time to step out and learn a new language!
By “language is their life” in Paragraph 2, the author means that children ________．
can live without language
lead a happy life every day
practice a new language a lot
are taken good care of by adults
13. What may make it hard for adults to learn a new language
A. They often feel pressured.
B. They usually have too many interests.
C. They think making mistakes is natural.
D. They always make all kinds of mistakes.
14. Which of the following shows the difference between children and adults in learning a new language
A. The behavior they have.
B. The learning attitudes.
C. The future plans they have made.
D. The materials they are using.
15. According to the author, a new language ________.
A. can never be learned by the old people
B. can be learned by the old people easily
C. can be understood only by the old people
D. can be learned by both the old and the young
第二节 （共5小题；每小题3分，满分15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。
Important Things to Know When Dining Out
Cultural dining etiquette (礼节) might surprise you with some of its important rules. 16 . Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world.
Chopstick Rules
The way you handle chopsticks is important to avid annoying your companions. When you put them down between bites, always put them down together so they are parallel with the edge of the table in front of you. 17 .
Hands or Utensils (餐具)
In India and the Middle East, it's considered very rude to eat with your left hand. People in France expect you to eat with a utensil in each hand. 18 , instead preferring to use their hands. In Chile, you may never touch any food with your fingers. People in Thailand generally use their forks only to push food onto their spoons.
Making Requests
19 . In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don't like their seasoning skills. Similarly, in Italy, never ask for extra cheese to add to your food.
Some of these cultural dining etiquette rules may seem random and strange, but they are important in various countries. 20 , the more comfortable you'll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices.
A. The more friends you make in your lifetime
B. The more time you spend in any given country
C. Mexicans consider it inappropriate to eat with utensils
D. Don't get caught making an embarrassing mistake at a restaurant
E. It's a good sign for the chef if you make a mess around your plate
F. Never stick them upright in your food or cross them as you use them
G. It may seem like a simple request to ask for salt and pepper at a meal
第二部分 语言运用（共四节，满分40分）
第一节 （共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给A、B、C、D的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
When I was 15 years old, I was a straight A student. I was always 21 with a great group of friends, and I would hang out with them every weekend. Then I moved to a new place just before high school, and everything 22 overnight.
While trying to 23 to my new surroundings, I also started tenth grade. Going to public school in a big city, however, was harder than before. I started 24 not well in class. Although I tried hard, my mind would go 25 the moment I attended the exam. All my 26 didn't pay off, and I failed somehow. As a result, I became 27 and turned to video games.
An English teacher noticed I was 28 . He suggested I should go to the after-school classes for the kids who needed help. 29 to get a passing grade, I went. And that's where I met Oliver. 30 , he became my best friend and I was back on 31 . Little by little, my 32 improved. It seemed that reshaping ourselves in a new environment wasn't that terrible as 33 .
As the year progressed, I made many friends and won many awards as well. 34 , I see that my depression slowly 35 . Having a friend really helped, even more than video games.
21．A．covered B．surrounded C．filled D．greeted
22．A．improved B．revised C．changed D．failed
23．A．adapt B．turn C．move D．react
24．A．debating B．sleeping C．imagining D．performing
25．A．wild B．blank C．silent D．free
26．A．hope B．anxiety C．wisdom D．effort
27．A．addicted B．amazed C．depressed D．interested
28．A．struggling B．cheating C．missing D．recovering
29．A．Proud B．Afraid C．Confident D．Eager
30．A．Completely B．Carefully C．Gradually D．Seriously
31．A．track B．purpose C．business D．duty
32．A．decisions B．grades C．strengths D．goals
33．A．suggested B．planned C．intended D．expected
34．A．Worse still B．Looking back C．To be frank D. Generally speaking
35．A．existed B．balanced C．disappeared D．suffered
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。
Scientists who study the evolution(进化) of language say wild chimpanzees(黑猩猩) have a more complex communication system than past research has shown. The researchers say the animal uses more than ten kinds of calls, ___36___ can be combined into hundreds of different orders.
The study team made 4,800 recordings of the calls ___37___(produce) by members of three groups of chimpanzees. They live in Tai National Park. Ivory Coast. It’s one of the last important ___38___(area) of old-growth tropical forest in West Africa and home ___39___ many kinds of plants and animals. Chimpanzees are intelligent and ___40___(high) social. They can make and use tools and can ___41___(teach) a small amount of human sign language.
Scientists ___42___(know) that chimpanzees use different calls in the wild since a long time ago. But the new study offered a ___43___(deep) understanding of their communication than before. Cedric was the lead ___44___(write) of the study and said that the chimpanzee calls are among ____45___ most complex forms of communication described in non-human animals.
第三节 (共5小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分)
阅读下面句子，在空白处填入括号内单词的适当形式。
She is (commit) to promoting her project.
Tom was __________ (absence) from the meeting again and we were all used to it.
The (real) is that no one will invest in this project.
Mary told me that she could_________(bare) make out the stage in the darkness.
Trains are___________(rely), cheap and best for long distance journeys.
(共5小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分)阅读下面句子，根据中文提示从方框内选择合适的单词，在空白处填入其适当形式。
appeal to, insist on, have a good command of, in addition,be comprised of
The teacher chooses some more films that ___________us teenagers.
The house_____________five rooms, which are very large.
Practice benefits our confidence. ____________, it can make us have a better understanding of what we have learned.
Tu Youyou and her team____________testing the medicine on themselves in 1970.
Applicants will be expected to____________computer skills and English.
第三部分 写作（满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
科技的发展给我们的工作和生活带来了很多改变，未来科技的发展对于当代青少年最大的影响就是职业的变化，如出现了新兴产业，或者工作方式发生了改变。设想一下10年后的自己，给现在2023年的自己写一封信，内容包括：
写信目的；
你未来的职业和工作内容（与未来科技相关），如机器人设计师、发明家或新时代医生等；
3. 简短地给现在的自己建议与寄语。
(
Dear Me,
I'm YOU in 10 years!
Best regards!
Me in 10 years
)注意：1.人称用You或者I均可；2.写作词数应为80左右；3.请在答题卡相应位置作答。
第二节 读后续写（满分15分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写一段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。续写的词数应为80词左右。
A little boy selling magazines for school walked up to a house that people rarely visited. The house was very old and the owner hardly ever came out. When he did come out, he would not say hello to his neighbors but simply glare at them.
The boy knocked on the door and waited, sweating from fear of the old man. The boy’s parents told him to stay away from the house, and a lot of the other neighborhood children were told the same thing from their parents.
As he was ready to walk away, the door slowly opened. “What do you want ” the old man said impatiently. The little boy was very afraid but he had a quota (份额) to meet for school with selling the magazines. So he got up the courage and said, “Uh, sir, I am selling these magazines and uh, I was wondering if you would like to buy one from me.”
The old man just stared at the boy without a word. The boy could see inside the old man’s house and saw that he had some dog figurines (小雕像). “Do you collect dogs ” The little boy asked. “Yes, I have many collections in my house. They are my family here and they are all I have.” The boy then felt sorry for the man, as it seemed that he was a very lonely soul.
“Well, I do have a magazine here for collectors. It is perfect for you. I also have one about dogs since you like dogs so much.” The old man was ready to close the door on the boy and said, “No, boy. I don’t need any magazines of any kind, now goodbye.”
The little boy was sad that he was not going to make his quota with the sale. He was also sad for the old man being so alone in the house. The boy went home and then had an idea. He had a little dog figurine that he got some years ago from an aunt. The figurine did not mean nearly as much to him since he had a real live dog and a large family.
The boy headed back to the old man’s house. ______________________________________
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高二英语试卷（B）（参考答案）
第一部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分60分)
第一节 阅读理解（共15小题；每小题3分，满分45分）
1-3 DCA 4-7.DCBD 8-11.CDAB 12-15.CABD
第二节 七选五（共 5 小题，每小题 3 分，满分 15 分）
16-20：DFCGB
第二部分 语言运用（共四节，满分40分）
第一节 完型填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
21-25：BCADB 26-30：DCADC 31-35：ABDBC
第二节 语法填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
36. which 37. produced 38 areas 39. to 40. highly 41. be taught
42. have known 43. deeper 44. writer 45. the
(共5小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分)
mitted 47.absent 48. reality 49. barely 50.reliable
第四节(共5小题；每小题 1 分, 满分 5 分)
appeal to 52.is comprised of 53.In addition 54. insisted on 55.have a good command of
第三部分 写作（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分 15 分)
Possible version 1
Dear ME,
I’m YOU in 10 years!
Knowing that you are curious about what your future job will be like, I’m writing to help you picture it.
In 10 years, you’ll become a psychological consultant. With the advanced technology, there’s no need for patients to consult a doctor in person. Seeing a doctor will be convenient, especially for the disabled or those exposed to autism (孤独症). What they need to do is to put a “headpad” on their heads, and the device will read their mind. By the way, you are the one who will invent the chip of the “headpad”. Thousands of patients have fully recovered thanks to your invention.
Please be confident and work hard to equip yourself with extensive knowledge. Trust me. Hard work will eventually pay off.
Best wishes,
ME in 10 years
Possible version2
Dear ME,
I'm YOU in 10 years!
I know you’re really curious about your future career at the moment, so I’m writing this letter to put your mind at rest.
In 10 years, you’ll be a farmer. You’ll give instructions on a heads-up display while a robot does all the real work for you. With the assistance of integrated sensors, the amount of fertilizers can be controlled automatically and the production and quality can be improved efficiently.
What you can do now is to equip yourself with knowledge on farming so as to get well prepared for it. Don’t worry! The future will be great. Just remember that a bright future is waiting for you.
Best regards!
Me in 10 years
第二节 读后续写 (满分15分)
The boy headed back to the old man's house. He knocked on the door again and this time the old man came right to the door. “Boy, I thought I told you no magazines!” The old man shouted at him angrily. “Sir, I am not selling magazines. I just want to bring you a gift.” With a smile, the little boy presented his dog figurine to the old man. Looking at the boy, the old man was surprised and moved, as no one had ever shown him so much kindness. From that day on something changed inside the old man. He started coming out of the house and talking to his neighbors warmly and pleasantly. Soon, he and the boy became friends. The boy was proud of the old man. He visited the old man frequently and even brought his real live dog to his house once in a while. With the boy’s company, the old man was no longer a lonely soul.
详细解释
阅读理解
A篇 1-4：DCDA
【分析】
本文是一篇应用文，介绍新西兰基督城的几个特殊博物馆。
【详解】
细节理解题。根据景点1：Yaldhurst Museum 第二段信息"Open Time: Wednesday-Sunday 10 a. m. -5 p.m. with the last entry of 4 p.m."（开放时间：周三至周日上午10点到下午5点，最晚入园时间下午四点）可知：该博物馆开放时间是周三到周日上午10点到下午5点，下午4点之后不能再进人。因此，星期四上午11点可以去Yaldhurst Museum。故选D项。
细节理解题。根据景点3：:The Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities 第一段信息"Come and explore the Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities, where you can see more than three thousand years of human history……"（来参观Teece古董博物馆吧，在那里你可以看到三千多年的人类历史...）可知：如果你对人类历史感兴趣，你会想去The Teece Museum。故选C项。
推理计算题。根据题目Rutherford’s Dan定位到第4个景点：Entrance Fee: $10 for adults，$5 for students and children. 因此，a couple两个大人，加two kids两个小孩，10*2+5*2=30美元。故选D项。
细节理解题。根据各个博物馆及其下文信息1. Yaldhurst Museum： "The small museum has a collectioin ...”（这个小博物馆有一些收藏）; 2.The Toy Collector： "It is not big, you can trip down your memory in just an hour"（一个小时就可以游览完这个地方） ; 3. The Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities ："this small one-roomed museum"（这个一间房的博物馆）; 4. Rutherford's Den ：“it is a small interactive museum”（这是一个小的交互性的博物馆） 可知：四个博物馆占地面积都不大。故选A项。
B【语篇解读】 本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了Roberto Crea博士在发现合成胰岛素后，没有停止努力，还试图在生物技术领域作出更多贡献，造福社会的故事。
24．解析：选D 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“Roberto's strong chemistry background made a historical invention possible”可知，发明人类胰岛素的原因是Roberto拥有化学相关知识。故选D项。
25．解析：选C 词义猜测题。根据文章第二段第三句“After working day and night, the brilliant individual finally invented a new procedure that improved the chemical synthesis of genes.”可知，在日夜工作之后，这位才华横溢的人终于发明了一种新的方法，改进了基因的化学合成。据此可推知，第二段中“这一发现”是指一种改进基因合成的新方法。故选C项。
26．解析：选B 推理判断题。根据文章第三段第二句“His efforts did not stop after discovering the synthetic insulin; in fact, he was more than driven and tried to make more contributions to the field of biotechnology.” 可知，在发现合成胰岛素后，他的努力没有停止；事实上，他非常有动力，并试图在生物技术领域做出更多的贡献。据此可推知，Roberto坚持他的科学研究。故选B项。
27．解析：选D 推理判断题。通过文章首句“Born on July 1st, 1948, in the small Italian city of Palmi, Roberto Crea was a genius kid.”可知，Roberto Crea是有天赋的。再通读全文以及文章最后一段中的“Dr Roberto Crea has a long list of creditable discoveries and researches that he has achieved in 65 years of his life.(Roberto Crea博士在他65年的生命中取得了一系列值得信赖的发现和研究成果。)”可推知，Roberto Crea全心全意地投身在自己的研究领域之中。故选D项。
C篇【语篇解读】 本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了在疫情期间，当地一家非营利组织用书籍换食物计划帮助危地马拉战胜饥饿。
28．解析：选C 细节理解题。根据文章第一段中的“It is run by a local nonprofit organisation that aims to feed nearly 400 children.”可知，该项目的目的是为贫困儿童提供食物。故选C项。
29．解析：选D 细节理解题。根据文章第二段中的“He has travelled more than 2，000 kilometers on his bicycle, delivered loads of books and carried back thousands of kilograms of Incaparina for the nonprofit group 32 Volcanoes. Diaz sometimes pulls a small cart that helps him carry up to 57 kilograms of product. He has travelled as far as 60 kilometers for a delivery to a town in the Western Highlands, where road conditions are poor.”可知，迪亚兹在这个项目中负责运送书和食物。故选D项。
30．解析：选A 细节理解题。根据文章第三段中的“Nearly a year into the books for food program, two more cyclists have joined Diaz and donations keep flowing in.”可知，在“以书换粮”项目开展近一年之后，又有两名自行车手加入了迪亚兹的行列，捐款不断涌入。据此可知，更多的人参与到该项目中。故选A项。
31．解析：选B 观点态度题。根据文章最后一段中的“Diaz says he plans to continue cycling against hunger as long as the need exists.”可知，迪亚兹说，只要有需要，他就计划继续骑自行车对抗饥饿。据此推断，迪亚兹对这个项目的态度是支持的。故选B项。
D篇【语篇解读】 本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讲述了许多人认为，当你变老时，就失去了学习新语言的能力。然而，语言专家告诉你，永远不会因为太老而不能学习一种新的语言。文章对比了孩子和大人学习新语言的一些不同之处，指出学习新的语言在任何时候都不晚，老人和年轻人都可以学。
32.解析：选C 句意理解题。根据第二段中的“They study for thousands of hours every year, because they need to learn languages to become part of their communities.”可知，他们每年学习数千个小时，因为他们需要学习语言才能成为他们社区的一部分。由此可推知，“language is their life”是指孩子们大量地练习一种新的语言。故选C项。
33.解析：选A 细节理解题。根据第三段中的“Adults, however, often feel pressured (感到有压力的) to be perfect when learning new language. This can discourage many people and make it even harder to learn a new language.”可知，成年人在学习新语言时经常感到有压力，这让成年人学习一门新语言变得困难。故选A项。
34.解析：选B 细节理解题。根据第三段“Moreover, children learning a new language are expected to make mistakes. This gives them freedom when learning to be daring and confident. Adults, however, often feel pressured (感到有压力的) to be perfect when learning new language. This can discourage many people and make it even harder to learn a new language.”可知，孩子在学习一门新语言的时候也会犯错误。这给了他们自由，让他们学会勇敢和自信。然而，成年人在学习新语言时，往往会因为要做到完美而感到有压力。这可能会让很多人泄气，让学习一门新语言变得更加困难。由此可知，孩子和成年人的学习态度不同。故选B项。
35.解析：选D 细节理解题。根据最后一段“So if you want to learn a new language, go for it! It's never too late to learn a new language. If you're older, it may take more work, but it can be done. If you're a young child, though, now it is the time to step out and learn a new language！”可知，作者认为学习新的语言在任何时候都不晚，老人和年轻人都可以学。故选D项。
