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
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.
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.
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.
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.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】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】1.细节理解题。根据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。
2.细节理解题。根据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 through an amazing collection of artifacts from Greek, Roman, Egyptian and Near Eastern cultures.(来探索提斯古典文物博物馆吧，在这里，你可以通过来自希腊、罗马、埃及和近东文化的令人惊叹的文物收藏看到3000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。
3.细节理解题。根据各个博物馆信息Yaldhurst Museum“The small museum has a collection of the widest range of car models from horse model to buggy cars.(这个小博物馆收藏了各种各样的汽车模型，从马模型到马车模型)”；The Toy Collector“The place is not big, so you can trip down your memory in just an hour.(这个地方不大，所以你可以在一个小时内在你的记忆中遨游)”；The Teece Museum of Classical Antiquities“Born in 2017, this small one-roomed museum is a new home for old objects.(这个小的单间博物馆诞生于2017年，是旧物品的新家)”及Rutherford’s Den“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.(它于2016年在基督城艺术中心开放，是一个小型互动博物馆，收藏了卢瑟福的作品，比如电视、收音机甚至电话)”可知，四个博物馆占地面积都不大。故选A项。
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. It was this university that directed his interest in the synthesis(合成) of nucleotides, the basic units that are required to build DNA. At that time, not many researchers studied the combination of genes, 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 ongoing 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 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.
4. What may contribute to Roberto’s invention of the human insulin genes
A. His good luck in his life. B. His curiosity about his study.
C. 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. Committed and talented.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了Roberto Crea博士在发明合成人胰岛素方面的突出贡献。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。通过文章第一段“but Roberto’s strong chemistry background made a historical invention possible.(Roberto强大的化学背景使一个历史发明成为可能)”可知，发明人类胰岛素的原因是Roberto拥有相关化学知识。故选D。
【5题详解】
短语猜测题。根据文章第二段画线词上文“After working day and night, the brilliant individual finally invented a new procedure that improved the chemical synthesis of genes(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)”可推知，画线部分“这一发现”是指上文提到的一种改进基因合成的新方法。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。通过文章第三段“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.(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)”可推知，Roberto坚持他的科学研究。故选B。
【7题详解】
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.(Roberto Crea在1948年7月1日出生在意大利小城Palmi，是个天才)”可知，Roberto Crea是有天赋的。再通读全文以及文章最后一段“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长串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。
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 organization 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 traveled 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 traveled 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 traveled 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
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍疫情期间，当地一家非盈利组织用书籍换食物计划帮助危地马拉战胜饥饿。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“It is run by a local nonprofit organization that aims to feed nearly 400 children.(该项目由当地一家非盈利组织运营，旨在为近400名儿童提供食物。)”可知，该项目的目的是为贫困儿童提供食物。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He has traveled 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 traveled as far as 60 kilometers for a delivery to a town in the Western Highlands, where road conditions are poor. (他骑自行车旅行了2000多公里，运送了大量书籍，为非营利组织“32 Volcanoes”带回了数千公斤的廉价蛋白食品。迪亚兹有时会拉着一辆小车，帮助搬运57公斤的商品。为了把货物送到西部高地的一个小镇，他长途跋涉了60公里，那里的路况很差。)”可知，迪亚兹在这个项目中负责运送书和食物。故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Nearly a year into the books-for-food program, two more cyclists have joined Diaz and donations keep flowing in. (在“以书换粮”计划开展近一年之后，又有两名自行车手加入了迪亚兹的行列，捐款不断涌入。)”可知，更多的人参与到该项目中。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Diaz says he plans to continue cycling against hunger as long as the need exists. (迪亚兹说，只要有需要，他就计划继续骑自行车对抗饥饿。)”可推断，迪亚兹对这个项目的态度是支持的。故选B。
D
Many people believe that you lose the ability to learn new languages as you get older. Language experts, 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 a language community. Learning a 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 to be perfect when learning a 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!
12. By saying “language is their life” in Paragraph 2, the author means that children ________.
A. can’t live without language B. lead a happy life every day
C. practice a new language a lot D. 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
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是议论文。文章通过比较成人和儿童学习语言的方式和思维模式的不同, 说明学习语言任何时候都不晚。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据下文“They study for thousands of hours every year(他们每年学习数千个小时)”可知, 孩子们用大量的时间去学习和练习语言。因此推断通过说 “language is their life”作者的意思是孩子们要对语言进行大量练习。故选C。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Adults, however, often feel pressured to be perfect when learning a new language(然而，成年人在学习一门新语言时，往往会感到拥有完美的压力)”可知, 成人学语言时有压力是因为总想做到完美, 怕出错, 这就阻碍了他们学语言。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“ Adults, however, often feel pressured to be perfect when learning a new language. This can discourage many people and make it even harder to learn a new language.(成年人在学习一门新语言时, 往往因为追求完美感到有压力。 这会使许多人气馁, 使学习一门新语言变得更加困难。而孩子学习新语言的思维模式使他们不觉得自己在做一些不寻常的事情。)”可推断，学习态度是成人和孩子学习新语言的区别。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“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!(学习一门新语言永远不会太晚。如果你年纪大了，可能需要更多的工作，但也可以完成。如果你还是个孩子，现在是时候赶紧学习一门新的语言了！)”可知,习一门新语言永远不会太4.晚。无论年龄大小, 都可以学习新语言。新语言是老年人和年轻人都能学习的东西。故选D。
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 avoid 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
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. C 19. G 20. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些外出就餐时要知道的一些重要事项。
【16题详解】
根据后文“Knowing some tips will help ensure that you have an enjoyable meal with friends or family — no matter where you are in the world.(知道一些技巧将有助于确保你和朋友或家人一起享受一顿愉快的晚餐——无论你在世界的哪个地方。)”可知，此处是指要学习一些用餐礼节以避免在用餐时犯错误，所以选项D“不要在餐馆犯尴尬的错误”切合文意。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据前文“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.(当你在吃的间隙把它们放下来的时候，一定要把它们放在一起，这样它们就和你面前的桌子边缘平行了。)”可知，此处是讲筷子的摆放方式，所以选项F“不要把它们直立在食物中，也不要在使用时交叉放置”切合文意，选项中的them指的就是本段中的chopsticks。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据前文“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.(在印度和中东，用左手吃饭被认为是非常不礼貌的。法国人希望你每只手拿一个餐具吃饭。)”可知，此处举例说明几个地方的用餐方式，且根据后文“instead preferring to use their hands(相反更喜欢用手)”可知，此处是指不喜欢用餐具用餐，所以选项C“墨西哥人认为用餐具吃饭是不合适的”切合文意。故选C。
19题详解】
根据小标题“Making Requests”(提出要求)可知，此处是讲在用餐时提出要求，根据后文“In Portugal, this would be a serious mistake, because it shows the chef that you don’t like their seasoning skills. (在葡萄牙，这将是一个严重的错误，因为这表明你不喜欢厨师的调味技巧。)”可知，后文中的this是指要求额外的调料，所以选项G“吃饭时要盐和胡椒似乎是一个简单的请求”切合文意。故选G。
【20题详解】
根据后文“the more comfortable you’ll begin to feel with its foreign cultural practices(你就会对它的外国文化习俗感到越舒服)”可知，此处句式为“the more...,the more...”，且its是指“国家的”，所以此处是指在一个国家待的时间越久，选项B“你在某个国家待的时间越久”切合文意。故选B。
【点睛】
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. effort C. wisdom D. anxiety
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
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. A 29. D 30. C 31. A 32. B 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述作者不适应新环境，而导致成绩下降，情绪低落。后因老师的帮助参加课余活动，慢慢结识更多的朋友，使情况得到改变。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我周围总是围绕着一群朋友。A. covered包括； B. surrounded周围；C. filled充满；D. greeted欢迎。根据“I would hang out with them every weekend.”可知，想要表达作者身边的朋友多，此处应填“围绕”，故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在那晚，一切都变了。A. improved改善；B. revised修改；C. changed改变；D. failed失败。根据前文“Then I moved to a new place just before high school”可知，在那晚，一切都变了。故选C项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我努力适应新环境时，我也开始了十年级的学习生活。A. adapt适应；B. turn转变；C. move移动；D. react反应。根据空后“my new surroundings”及“however, was harder than before”可知，作者接触的新环境比以前更难，所以需要适应。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在课堂上表现很差。A. debating辩论；B. sleeping睡觉；C. imagining想象；D. performing表现。根据后文“and I failed somehow”可知，作者考试不及格是因为平时上课表现差，故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：尽管我很努力，但一参加考试，我的脑子就一片空白。A. wild野生的；B. blank空白的；C. silent安静的；D. free免费的。根据前文“Although I tried hard可知，作者虽然尽力考试，但是依旧不及格，可推测作者考试时大脑空白，故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我所有的努力都没有得到回报。A. hope希望；B. effort努力；C. wisdom智慧；D. anxiety焦虑。根据“Although I tried hard”可知，此处想表达努力没有得到回报，故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：结果我很沮丧，开始玩电子游戏。A. addicted上瘾的；B. amazed惊奇的；C. depressed沮丧的；D. interested感兴趣的。根据“didn't pay off, and I failed somehow”可知，作者的考试不及格，使他很沮丧，故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一位英语老师注意到我正处于挣扎中。A. struggling挣扎；B. cheating欺骗；C. missing想念；D. recovering恢复。根据前文“didn't pay off, and I failed somehow…and turned to video games.”可知，我不适应新环境，课上表现差，导致考试不及格并沉迷游戏，所以我的内心很挣扎，故选A项。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我因为渴望得到及格分数，所以我去了。A. Proud骄傲的；B. Afraid害怕的；C. Confident自信的；D. Eager渴望的。根据空后“get a passing grade”可知，作者答应去做课后活动的目的是渴望及格的成绩，故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，他成了我最好的朋友，我回到了正轨。A. Completely完全地；B. Carefully认真地；C. Gradually逐渐地；D. Seriously严肃地。根据后文“Little by little”可推测，作者渐渐地与Oliver成为最好的朋友，故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，他成了我最好的朋友，我回到了正轨。A. track轨道；B. purpose目的；C. business商业；D. duty责任。根据后文“Little by little…improved”可知，作者的情况有了改善，一切慢慢回到正轨。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的分数也慢慢地提高了。A. decisions决定；B. grades分数；C. strengths力量；D. goals目标。根据前文“get a passing grade”提示此处应指“我的分数也慢慢地提高了”，故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词词义辨析。句意：新环境似乎重塑了我们自己，那并没有预期的那么糟糕。A. suggested建议；B. planned计划；C. intended打算；D. expected预期。根据前文“however, was harder than before”及“reshaping ourselves in a new environment”可知，新环境重新塑造了自己，没有之前预计的那么糟糕，那么难，故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查固定短语词义辨析。句意：回顾过去，我发现我的沮丧慢慢消失了。A. Worse still更糟糕的是；B. Looking back回首；C. To be frank坦白说；D. Generally speaking总的来说。根据前文“As the year progressed”可知，此处表达了这一年情绪上的变化，所以填“回首过去”，故选B项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：回顾过去，我发现我的沮丧慢慢消失了。A. existed存在；B. balanced平衡；C. disappeared消失；D. suffered遭受。根据前文As the year progressed, I made many friends and won many awards as well”可知，这一年的情况有了改善与进步，所以可推测我的沮丧慢慢消失了，故选C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。
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.
【答案】36. which
37. produced
38. areas 39. to
40. highly 41. be taught
42. have known
43. deeper 44. writer
45. the
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，主要讲述了研究语言进化科学家表示，野生黑猩猩的交流系统比过去的研究显示的更复杂。研究人员表示，这种动物会发出十多种叫声，可以组合成数百种不同的叫声。
【36题详解】
考查非限制性定语从句。句意：研究人员表示，这种动物会发出十多种叫声，这可以被组合成数百种不同的叫声。先行词calls为物，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，因此非限制性定语从句用关系代词which，故填which。
【37题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：研究小组对三组黑猩猩产生的叫声进行了4800次录音。分析句子可知，produce和它所修饰的词之间是被动关系，所以用过去分词作后置定语，故填produced。
【38题详解】
考查可数名词的复数。句意：它是西非古老热带森林的最后的重要的区域之一，也是多种植物和动物的家园。前面有one of，所以用名词复数，表示“……之一”。故填areas。
【39题详解】
考查介词。句意：它是西非古老热带森林的最后的重要区域之一，也是多种植物和动物的家园。固定搭配be home to“……的家园”，根据句意，故填to。
【40题详解】
考查副词。句意：黑猩猩很聪明，社交能力很强。修饰形容词social，所以用副词作状语，故填highly。
【41题详解】
考查动词语态。句意：他们可以制作和使用工具，并且可以被教授少量的人类手语。分析句子可知，teach是谓语动词，teach和主语they（指代Chimpanzees）之间是被动关系，所以用含情态动词的被动语态，故填be taught。
【42题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：很久以前，科学家就知道黑猩猩在野外使用不同的叫声。根据“since a long time”可知，主句用现在完成时态，主语是复数，故填have known。
【43题详解】
考查比较级。句意：但这项新的研究对他们的交流提供了比以前更深入的理解。分析句子可知，用形容词作定语，由下文的than可知，用比较级，故填deeper。
【44题详解】
考查可数名词的单数。句意：Cedric是这项研究的主要作者，他说黑猩猩的叫声是非人类动物中描述的最复杂的交流形式之一。write是动词，冠词修饰名词，根据句意用名词单数前面加定冠词特指，故填writer。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：Cedric是这项研究的主要作者， 他说黑猩猩的叫声是非人类动物中描述的最复杂的交流形式之一。 形容词最高级前面加定冠词，故填the。
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。
46. She is ________(commit) to promoting her project. (用所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】committed
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：她致力于推进她的计划。分析句子结构可知，此处应为形容词作表语，commit的形容词为committed意为“尽心尽力的”，be committed to意为“致力于……”。故填committed。
47. Tom was________ (absence) from the meeting again and we were all used to it. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】absent
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：汤姆又没来开会，我们都习惯了。分析句子可知，空处用形容词作表语，表示“缺席的”，用absent。be absent from“缺席”是固定短语。故填absent。
48. The________ (real) is that no one will invest in this project. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】reality
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：现实情况是没有人会投资这个项目。分析句子可知，空处缺少名词作主语，real对应的名词为reality“现实”，此处为抽线概念，不可数。故填reality。
49. Mary told me that she could ________(bare) make out the stage in the darkness. （所给词的适当形式填空）
【答案】barely
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：玛丽告诉我她在黑暗中几乎分不清舞台。空格处修饰动词短语 make out，作状语，应用副词形式。故填barely。
50. Trains are________ (rely), cheap and best for long distance journeys. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】reliable
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：火车可靠、便宜，最适合长途旅行。分析句子可知，空处缺少形容词作表语，rely对应的形容词为reliable，意思为：可靠的。故填reliable。
(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
51. The teacher chooses some more films that ________________ us teenagers.
52. The house ________________ five rooms, which are very large.
53. Practice benefits our confidence. ________________ it can make us have a better understanding of what we have learned.
54. Tu Youyou and her team ________________ testing the medicine on themselves in 1970.
55. Applicants will be expected to ________________ computer skills and English.
【答案】51. appeal to
52. is comprised of
53. In addition
54. insisted on
55 have a good command of
【解析】
【51题详解】
考查动词短语。句意：老师又选了一些吸引我们青少年的电影。分析句子可知，空处缺少that引导的定语从句的谓语，结合句意可知，此处表示“吸引”，用appeal to，根据chooses可知，句子为一般现在时，that引导定语从句，指代先行词films，为复数，谓语动词用原形。故填appeal to。
【52题详解】
考查短语和时态。句意：这所房子有五个房间，都很大。根据the house和five rooms可知，此处表示“由……组成”，用be comprised of，句子描述客观事实，用一般现在时，主语为单数。故填is comprised of。
【53题详解】
考查介词短语。句意：练习有益于我们的信心。此外，它可以使我们更好地理解我们所学的知识。根据句意可知，本句描述了练习的两种好处，空处表示“此外”，用in addition，放在句首，首字母大写。故填In addition。
【54题详解】
考查动词时态和短语。句意：屠呦呦和她的团队在1970年坚持在自己身上测试这种药物。分析句子可知，空处缺少句子的谓语，结合句意，此处表示“坚持”，用insist on，根据in 1970可知，句子用一般过去时，insist应用过去式insisted。故填insisted on。
【55题详解】
考查短语。句意：申请人应具有良好的计算机技能和英语能力。to后面缺少动词原形，根据句意可知，此处表示“精通”，用have a good command of。故填have a good command of。
第三部分 写作(满分30分)
第一节 应用文写作(满分15分)
56. 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：
1. 写信目的；
2. 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。
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。
Dear Me,
I’m YOU in 10 years!
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Best regards!
Me in 10 years
【答案】
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. 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
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生设想下10年后的自己，给现在2023年的自己写一封信。
【详解】1.词汇积累
想象：picture→visualize
需要：need→require
由于：thanks to→due to
最终：eventually→ultimately
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Knowing that you are curious about what your future job will be like, I’m writing to help you picture it.
拓展句：Since I know that you are curious about what your future job will be like, I’m writing to help you picture it.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Seeing a doctor will be convenient, especially for the disabled or those exposed to autism.（运用了动名词作主语和过去分词作定语）
【高分句型2】What they need to do is to put a “headpad” on their heads, and the device will read their mind.（运用了what引导的主语从句）
第二节 读后续写(满分15分)
57. 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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【答案】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.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了小男孩为了完成学校的任务卖杂志，来到一个孤独的老人家门前，却被拒绝了，在得知老人收集狗的雕像后，小男孩将自己的狗雕像送给了老人，从此，两个人成为了朋友，老人也不再孤独的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
由首句内容“男孩朝老人的房子走去。”可知，第一段可描写小男孩将够雕像送给老人，与老人成为了朋友，老人不再孤独。
2.续写线索：男孩敲门——老人厌烦——男孩送雕像——老人感动——成为朋友——老人不再孤独
3.词汇激活
行为类
①喊叫：shout/yell
②看：look at/stare at
情绪类
①惊讶的：surprised/amazed
②愉快地：pleasantly/merrily/enjoyably
【点睛】[高分句型1]Boy, I thought I told you no magazines!（运用了省略连接词的宾语从句）
[高分句型2]Looking at the boy, the old man was surprised and moved, as no one had ever shown him so much kindness. （运用了现在分词作状语和as引导的状语从句）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
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.
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.
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
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. It was this university that directed his interest in the synthesis(合成) of nucleotides, the basic units that are required to build DNA. At that time, not many researchers studied the combination of genes, 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 ongoing 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 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.
4. What may contribute to Roberto’s invention of the human insulin genes
A. His good luck in his life. B. His curiosity about his study.
C. 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. Committed 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 organization 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 traveled 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 traveled 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 traveled 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, 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 a language community. Learning a 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 to be perfect when learning a 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!
12. By saying “language is their life” in Paragraph 2, the author means that children ________.
A can’t live without language B. lead a happy life every day
C. practice a new language a lot D. 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 avoid 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. effort C. wisdom D. anxiety
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。
46. She is ________(commit) to promoting her project. (用所给词的适当形式填空)
47. Tom was________ (absence) from the meeting again and we were all used to it. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. The________ (real) is that no one will invest in this project. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. Mary told me that she could ________(bare) make out the stage in the darkness. （所给词的适当形式填空）
50. Trains are________ (rely), cheap and best for long distance journeys. (所给词的适当形式填空)
(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
51. The teacher chooses some more films that ________________ us teenagers.
52. The house ________________ five rooms, which are very large.
53. Practice benefits our confidence. ________________, it can make us have a better understanding of what we have learned.
54. Tu Youyou and her team ________________ testing the medicine on themselves in 1970.
55. 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)
56. 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：
1. 写信目的；
2. 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。
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。
Dear Me,
I’m YOU in 10 years!
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Best regards!
Me in 10 years
第二节 读后续写(满分15分)
57. 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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