2023—2024学年度上学期2022级
期末考试英语试卷
考试时间：2024年1月26日
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Which day did the woman get her laptop
A. On New Year’s Day. B. On Singles’ Day. C. On her birthday.
2. What did the man probably do yesterday
A. He watched a film.
B. He went to a dinner party.
C. He saw a dance performance.
3. When was the appointment due
A. 60 minutes ago. B. 30 minutes ago. C. 15 minutes ago.
4 What does the woman heat her house with
A. Solar. B. Water. C. Electricity.
5. What is the woman considering
A. Living in her sister’s house. B. Becoming a teacher. C. Starting a family.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和7小题。
6. How did Julie get in touch with the woman today
A. By phone. B. By email. C. In person.
7. What does the man urge the woman to do
A. Call Julie. B. Watch a TV show. C. Put the book in her bag.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10小题。
8. What happened to the man on his journey
A. He was late arriving.
B. He couldn’t find his bags.
C. He lost his way to the destination.
9. How long has the man been traveling
A. For 17 hours. B. For 20 hours. C. For 24 hours.
10. Why did the hotel change the man’s room
A. He paid to have a better room.
B. The hotel has made a mistake.
C. He has experienced a tough time.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13小题。
11. What are the speakers playing
A. An animal game. B. A car game. C. A war game.
12. What did the woman think of the driving game
A. It was amusing. B. It was simple. C. It was violent.
13. Where are the speakers
A. At a game center. B. At home. C. At school.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至17小题。
14. What do we know about the man
A. He is looking for a new house.
B. He hopes to fill an empty apartment.
C. He spent lots of money on changing his room.
15. What is the woman
A. A home decorator. B. A furniture saleswoman. C. A painter.
16. What will the man buy
A. A bed. B. Paintings. C. A sofa.
17. What is the woman’s main concern
A. Cheap cost. B. High quality. C. Quick action.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20小题。
18. What is the main topic of the talk
A. A camera-like insect. B. An insect-like camera. C. A power-saving battery.
19. What is the most unusual about the camera
A. Its value. B. Its power. C. Its weight.
20. How did the researchers use their knowledge
A. They created a robot.
B. They raised the insects.
C. They protected the privacy.
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，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Technology use in class
You will be allowed to use your favorite type of technology (e.g. , laptop, iPad) in class if you choose to do so, since some people prefer taking notes that way. If you decide to use it, please avoid distractions, like e-mail checking or accessing social media during class.
Academic integrity
You will be expected to be the author of the assignments you turn in for this course. Your papers will require you to draw upon existing research to inform and lend credibility (可信度) to your arguments. To credit the ideas of others properly, you must follow two main rules:
●Always cite the source of a finding, idea, or argument that is not your own, no matter how much rewording you have done.
●Always put the findings, ideas, and arguments you cite into your own words. If a direct quote is absolutely necessary, put the text in quotation marks (引号) and include a page number in your citation.
Absences and late assignments
You are expected to attend every class, since your participation in class will count towards your final grade. Students with excused absences will have a chance to complete missed class assignments (and participation) without punishment. Otherwise, class participation can only be completed during class. Assignments submitted after the deadline will be considered late assignments. Late assignments will be graded with of the grade if submitted by no more than one week following the original deadline. If not submitted within one week following the original deadline, late assignments will not be graded.
1. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A school regulation. B. A college textbook. C. An exam paper. D. An academic article.
2. To achieve academic integrity, what are you expected to do
A. Avoid assessing media during class. B. Submit your totally original work.
C. Present others’ ideas as your own. D. Cite others’ ideas in a proper way.
3. What will happen if you submit an assignment within one week after the due date
A. You will be punished. B. You will get a half grade.
C. You will receive a zero. D. You will have to rewrite it.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一所学校的学校规章制度。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Technology use in class(课堂上的技术使用)”和“Academic integrity(学术诚信)”及“Absences and late assignments(旷课和迟交作业)”可推知，这篇文章可能是摘自学校规章制度。故选A。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。根据“Academic integrity(学术诚信)”中的“●Always put the findings, ideas, and arguments you cite into your own words. If a direct quote is absolutely necessary, put the text in quotation marks (引号) and include a page number in your citation.(把你引用的发现、想法和论点用自己的话表达出来。如果直接引用是绝对必要的，把文本放在引号中，并在引用中包括页码)”可推知，为了达到学术诚信，你应该以适当的方式引用他人的观点。故选D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据“Absences and late assignments(旷课和迟交作业)”中的“Late assignments will be graded with of the grade if submitted by no more than one week following the original deadline.(迟交的作业如果在原定截止日期后不超过一周内提交，将扣除二分之一的分数)”可知，如果你在截止日期后一周内提交作业，你将得半分。故选B。
B
We were designing a wheelchair for a college engineering course. While my classmates were certain that we needed to use steel and felt only steel would be strong enough, I thought steel would be too heavy and aluminum (铝) would be a better option. But the student who strongly argued for steel worked at a bike shop. A few days later, when the big and heavy steel arm kept dropping down, I wished I had shown more determination to defend my position.
I was a crafty kid. Not crafty like fox, but crafty to the point that my parents would come home ready for whatever “artistic” explosion I had made that day — painting, clay sculpting, clothes, and more. But when I studied engineering in college, these pursuits were deep-sixed. Not only was I stretched for time, but I didn’t think they were relevant to my academic work. I hesitated to highlight my female crafting interests in the male-dominated engineering environment where I already felt like an outsider.
When I went on to pursue a Ph.D. early in the epidemic, I felt anxious and turned to crafting. One day I was making a set of dice as a gift for a friend. While putting the liquid resin (树脂) into the silicone mold (硅胶模具), I made a joke to my partner that I was “injection molding” — a standard engineering manufacturing (制造) process. I suddenly realized that although resin art is not injection molding in the technical sense, it shares the spirit and probably some skills.
Soon I saw more connections between engineering and crafting that I had previously ignored. And crafting taught me not to give up when my product didn’t match my initial vision and to consider the failed creation a learning experience, just as an engineer must.
Since then, I’ve built crafting back into my free time. I mentioned my dice-making experience at a robotics conference and explained in a team meeting how we could gain inspiration from art experiences. I was glad that the responses were positive — not rude or unfriendly, as I used to fear.
4. What can we know about the author and her classmates？
A. They didn’t get along well with each other.
B. They worked part-time at a local bike shop.
C. They had disagreements when creating a wheelchair.
D. They knew little about the structure of wheelchairs.
5. What does the underlined word “deep-sixed” in paragraph 2 probably mean？
A. Dug out. B. Put up. C. Followed through. D. Put aside.
6. What did the author realize after making a gift for a friend？
A. She should develop new hobbies. B. Crafting can help make her a better engineer.
C. She should become more determined. D. Crafting needs great practical skills.
7. Which of the following words can best describe the author
A. Creative and sensitive. B. Smart but stubborn.
C. Confident but unrealistic. D. Honest and frank.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了作者喜欢手工，但在大学学习工程学时，这项爱好被搁置了。直到作者有一次给朋友做礼物发现了手工艺和工程学之间的联系，于是重拾了自己的爱好。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“We were designing a wheelchair for a college engineering course. While my classmates were certain that we needed to use steel and felt only steel would be strong enough, I thought steel would be too heavy and aluminum (铝) would be a better option. (我们当时正在为一所大学的工程学课程设计一种轮椅。当我的同学确信我们需要使用钢，并且认为只有钢才足够坚固时，我认为钢太重了，铝会是更好的选择。)”可知，在设计轮椅时，同学们认为应该用钢才足够坚固，而作者认为铝是更好的选择；由此可知，作者和同学之间在制作轮椅时存在分歧。故选C。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第二段中“Not only was I stretched for time, but I didn’t think they were relevant to my academic work. I hesitated to highlight my female crafting interests in the male-dominated engineering environment where I already felt like an outsider.(我不仅时间紧张，而且我认为它们与我的学术工作无关。在男性主导的工程环境中，我已经感觉自己像个局外人，我犹豫着要不要强调我作为女性对手工艺的兴趣。)”以及画线词所在句“But when I studied engineering in college, these pursuits were deep-sixed.(但当我在大学学习工程学时，这些追求deep-sixed。)”中的“But when I studied engineering in college, these pursuits were”可知，作者在大学学习工程学时，不仅时间紧张，而且认为手工与自己的学术工作无关，并且在男性主导的工程环境中作者已经感觉自己像个局外人，因此作者对于要不要突出对手工的兴趣犹豫了；由此可推知，作者上大学后，把自己之前制作手工艺的爱好搁置在一边了，句中be deep-sixed意思是“被搁置一边”，deep-sixed与D选项“Put aside”表达的意思一致。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“One day I was making a set of dice as a gift for a friend. While putting the liquid resin (树脂) into the silicone mold (硅胶模具), I made a joke to my partner that I was “injection molding” — a standard engineering manufacturing (制造) process. I suddenly realized that although resin art is not injection molding in the technical sense, it shares the spirit and probably some skills.(一天，我做了一副骰子作为礼物送给朋友。在把液态树脂放进硅胶模具的时候，我跟我的搭档开玩笑说我在“注射成型”——一个标准的工程制造过程。我突然意识到，虽然树脂艺术在技术意义上不是注射成型，但它具有相同的精神，可能还有一些技巧。)”以及第四段“Soon I saw more connections between engineering and crafting that I had previously ignored. And crafting taught me not to give up when my product didn’t match my initial vision and to consider the failed creation a learning experience, just as an engineer must. (很快，我发现了更多我之前忽略的工程和工艺之间的联系。手工制作教会了我，当我的产品不符合我最初的设想时，不要放弃，把失败的创造视为一次学习经验，就像工程师必须做的那样。)”可知，给朋友做礼物让作者意识到之前忽略的工程和工艺之间的联系，手工制作教会作者把失败的创造视为一次学习经验，就像工程师必须做的那样；由此可知，给朋友做礼物让作者意识到手工制作可以帮助她成为一个更好的工程师。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段第一、二句“I was a crafty kid. Not crafty like fox, but crafty to the point that my parents would come home ready for whatever “artistic” explosion I had made that day — painting, clay sculpting, clothes, and more. (我是个狡猾的孩子。不像狐狸那样狡猾，但狡猾到我的父母回家后准备好迎接我那天所做的任何‘艺术’爆炸——绘画、泥塑、衣服等等。)”以及最后一句“I hesitated to highlight my female crafting interests in the male-dominated engineering environment where I already felt like an outsider.(在男性主导的工程环境中，我已经感觉自己像个局外人，我犹豫着要不要强调我作为女性对手工艺的兴趣。)”可知，作者喜欢做手工，自己会做绘画、泥塑、缝制毛绒玩具等等，但是在大学学工程学时，在男性主导的工程环境中感觉自己像个局外人；由此可知，作者很有创造力，同时也是个很敏感的人。故选A。
C
Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later. Roman builders built thick concrete sea barriers against waves. Mayan builders created great sculptures, and Chinese builders constructed walls against foreign enemies.
A growing number of scientists have been studying materials since a long time ago. They are breaking apart pieces of buildings and reading historical texts hoping to learn how they have stood for thousands of years. The research has turned up a surprising list of materials that were mixed into old buildings. They include tree bark, volcanic ash, rice and beer. These unexpected materials can have the ability to get stronger over time. Figuring out how to copy these features can have real impacts today. While some of our modern concrete has the strength to hold up very tall buildings and heavy structures, it cannot compete with the durability of these ancient materials.
Many scientists have turned to the Romans. Starting around 200 BC, the Roman Empire was building concrete structures that have stood the test of time. Even in places where seawater has been hitting structures for ages, you will find concrete basically the way it was when it was poured 2,000 years ago. They think they have found an important reason why some Roman concrete has held up structures for thousands of years. That the ancient materials have an unusual power to restore themselves and “cure” cracks when they form is the most shocking for them. Exactly how is not yet clear, but scientists are starting to find the reasons.
Today’s builders cannot just copy the ancient processes. Even though Roman concrete lasted a long time, it couldn’t hold up heavy buildings. Instead, researchers are trying to take some of the ancient materials and add them into modern mixes. People don’t need to make things last quite as long as the Romans did. If we add 50 or 100 years to concrete’s lifespan, we’ll surely require less pulling down, less maintenance and less material in the long run.
8. What were the mentioned Roman and Chinese buildings both used for
A. Defence. B. Travel.
C. Soldier training. D. Seawater control.
9. Which word can best describe the ancient buildings
A. Energy-efficient. B. Long-lasting. C. Delicate. D. Flexible
10. What surprises the scientists most about the ancient building materials
A. Their large cracks. B. Their clear concrete.
C. Their internal structures. D. Their self-repairing ability.
11. What is the author’s attitude to the future concrete
A. Contradictory. B. Expectant. C. Doubtful. D. Pessimistic.
【答案】8. A 9. B 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了古代建筑师所创造的建筑物，以及科学家对古代建筑材料的探索和研究。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later. Roman builders built thick concrete sea barriers against waves. Mayan builders created great sculptures, and Chinese builders constructed walls against foreign enemies.(世界各地的古代建筑者所建造的建筑在几千年后的今天仍然屹立不倒。罗马的建造者建造了厚厚的混凝土防波堤。玛雅工匠创造了伟大的雕塑，中国工匠建造了抵御外敌的城墙)”可知，罗马的建筑是为了抵御海浪而中国的建筑则是为了抵御外敌的。故选A。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“They are breaking apart pieces of buildings and reading historical texts hoping to learn how they have stood for thousands of years. The research has turned up a surprising list of materials that were mixed into old buildings. They include tree bark, volcanic ash, rice and beer. These unexpected materials can have the ability to get stronger over time. Figuring out how to copy these features can have real impacts today. While some of our modern concrete has the strength to hold up very tall buildings and heavy structures, it cannot compete with the durability of these ancient materials.(他们正在拆除建筑物的碎片，阅读历史文献，希望了解它们是如何屹立数千年的。这项研究发现了一系列令人惊讶的材料，这些材料被混合到旧建筑中。它们包括树皮、火山灰、大米和啤酒。随着时间的推移，这些意想不到的材料可能会变得更强。弄清楚如何复制这些功能可以对今天产生真正的影响。虽然我们的一些现代混凝土具有支撑非常高的建筑物和重型结构的强度，但它无法与这些古老材料的耐久性竞争)”可推知，这些古建筑物能够屹立千年，拥有耐久性。故选B。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“That the ancient materials have an unusual power to restore themselves and “cure” cracks when they form is the most shocking for them.(这些古老的材料具有一种不寻常的力量，可以在裂缝形成时自我修复和“治愈”裂缝，这对他们来说是最令人震惊的)”可知，科学家们对古代建筑材料的自我修复能力最为惊讶。故选D。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Today’s builders cannot just copy the ancient processes. Even though Roman concrete lasted a long time, it couldn’t hold up heavy buildings. Instead, researchers are trying to take some of the ancient materials and add them into modern mixes. People don’t need to make things last quite as long as the Romans did. If we add 50 or 100 years to concrete’s lifespan, we’ll surely require less pulling down, less maintenance and less material in the long run.(今天的建筑者不能只是照搬古代的工艺。尽管罗马混凝土持续了很长时间，但它无法支撑沉重的建筑物。相反，研究人员正试图将一些古代材料添加到现代混合物中。人们不需要像罗马人那样把东西做得那么久。如果我们将混凝土的寿命延长50年或100年，从长远来看，我们肯定需要更少的拆除，更少的维护和更少的材料)”可推知，作者对于未来混凝土充满期待。故选B。
D
Most of us would like to be more creative, but we assume there is little we can do about it. Psychology professor K. Anders Ericsson claims that with enough practice, any of us can become experts. However, he is quick to add that this requires a specific kind of practice that Ericsson calls ‘deliberate practice’: that is, pushing beyond one’s comfort zone and setting goals that are above one’s current level of performance. He says he has yet to find the limits on being successful and he doesn’t believe them to be real.
Ericsson has looked primarily at artistic and athletic skills, but can these findings apply to creativity Most experts agree that even if most people cannot hope to become creative geniuses, they can learn to become more creative through practice. Psychologists claim that there are actually two levels of creativity, which they refer to as’Big C’ and ‘small c’. Big C creativity applies to breakthrough ideas, ones that may change the course of a field or even history. Small c creativity refers to everyday creative problem solving, like creating a new recipe or improving a process, which psychologists subdivide further into similar and different thinking. Similar thinking involves examining all the facts and arriving at a single solution. In contrast, different thinking involves coming up with many possible solutions. What most people think of as creativity generally involves different thinking and can be taught, practised and learnt.
Even with practice, different thinking alone cannot make one creative, however. Scott Barry Kaufman, a cognitive psychologist, says that most creative people share one personality quality: openness to new experience. Since this quality and these processes have been identified, less creative people can try to emulate them. Normally, we tend to reproduce what we already know because creative ideas move us into unfamiliar territory involving risks and following the usual behaviors is comfortable.
Moving outside of our comfort zone, engaging indeliberate practice and tolerating contradictory ideas, risk and failure are all things we can learn to do better. It is unlikely that doing so will transform any of us into creative geniuses, but it does have the potential to increase our level of creativity.
12. Why does Ericsson think he can’t find the limits
A. No restrictions exist. B. Practice makes perfect.
C. Each one can succeed. D. The goal is ambitious.
13 Which of the following is an example of ‘small c’
A. Settling in outer space.
B. Building a plastic doghouse.
C. Developing robots to look after the old.
D. Explaining the theory of evolution in class.
14. What does the underlined word “emulate” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Justify. B. Limit. C. Copy. D. Assess.
15. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. We can learn to be more creative.
B. Life is full of various challenges.
C. It’s better to take deliberate practice.
D. Most can become creative geniuses.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是通过练习，我们可以提高我们的创造力。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“He says he has yet to find the limits on being successful and he doesn’t believe them to be real. (他说他还没有找到成功的限制，他不相信这些限制是真的。)”可知，埃里克森认为他找不到极限是因为不存在任何限制。故选A。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“Small c creativity refers to everyday creative problem solving, like creating a new recipe or improving a process, which psychologists subdivide further into similar and different thinking. (小创造力指的是日常创造性地解决问题，比如创造一个新配方或改进一个过程，心理学家将其进一步细分为相似和不同的思维。)”可知，建一个塑料狗窝是“小c”的例子，因为这是创造一个新东西的过程，故选B。
【14题详解】
词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段的“Normally, we tend to reproduce what we already know because creative ideas move us into unfamiliar territory involving risks and following the usual behaviors is comfortable. (通常情况下，我们倾向于复制我们已经知道的东西，因为创造性的想法会把我们带入一个充满风险的陌生领域，而遵循通常的行为是舒适的。)”可知，划线词所在句子的意思是“由于这种品质和这些过程已经被确定，缺乏创造力的人可以尝试模仿他们”，划线词的意思是“模仿，复制”，和copy意思相近，故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段的“Moving outside of our comfort zone, engaging indeliberate practice and tolerating contradictory ideas, risk and failure are all things we can learn to do better. It is unlikely that doing so will transform any of us into creative geniuses, but it does have the potential to increase our level of creativity. (走出我们的舒适区，进行不经意的练习，容忍矛盾的想法，风险和失败，这些都是我们可以学会做得更好的事情。这样做不太可能把我们中的任何一个人变成有创造力的天才，但它确实有可能提高我们的创造力水平。)”可知，本文主要讲的是通过练习，我们可以提高我们的创造力，因此本文主要想表达的是“我们可以学着更有创造力”。故选A。
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。
In a world that often feels fast-paced and restrained to routines, the desire for van (房车) life and mobile living has captured the hearts of many seeking an alternative lifestyle. ____16____ From the freedom to explore new horizons to fostering a minimalist mindset, here are some captivating advantages of embracing van life.
Liberation from Materialism
The confined space of a van encourages a minimalist lifestyle, where experiences are valued over possessions. ____17____ With minimal monthly expenses, such as parking fees and fuel costs, van dwellers can allocate resources to experiences rather than high rent or house payments. This mobile living is supported by the degrowth movement, which believes that economies should focus on securing the minimal basic needs instead of consumption and consumerism.
Exploration and Flexibility
The ability to follow adventure wherever it takes you is one of the most amazing aspects of living in a van. You can choose to wake up at dawn over the ocean one day and find yourself in a forested mountainside the next. Living in a van frequently involves being close to the outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature. ____18____
Minimal Ecological Footprint
____19____ They adopt solar panels and efficient water systems , further minimizing their impact on the environment. People who choose to live in mobile homes believe that eventually, global warming and extreme weather might bring an end to sedentary (定居的) living patterns.
Through the open road, the beauty of nature, and the friendship of fellow adventurers, van life presents a unique avenue for enriching the human experience. ____20____
A. It’s thrilling to travel the world.
B. Many van lifers tend to go green.
C. Living in a van can often be more cost-effective.
D. They’ll find a sense of freedom of constant exploration.
E. The natural world becomes an essential part of your daily life
F. Better yet, it offers a way to reconnect with the essence of living.
G. The concept of van life offers benefits beyond just a change of scenery.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. E 19. B 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了住在房车的好处。
【16题详解】
根据下文“From the freedom to explore new horizons to fostering a minimalist mindset, here are some captivating advantages of embracing van life.(从探索新视野的自由到培养极简主义的心态，这是一些拥抱房车生活的迷人优势)”可知，拥有房车的好处不仅仅是可以开着它们去旅行欣赏沿途的风景。G项“The concept of van life offers benefits beyond just a change of scenery.(房车生活的概念提供的好处不仅仅是改变风景)”符合题意，引出下文。故选G。
【17题详解】
根据下文“With minimal monthly expenses, such as parking fees and fuel costs, van dwellers can allocate resources to experiences rather than high rent or house payments. (由于每月的停车费和燃油费等开支很少，住房车的人可以将资源分配到体验上，而不是支付高昂的租金或住房费用)”可知，住房车更划算，可以节省不少开支用于体验。C项“Living in a van can often be more cost-effective.(住在房车里通常更划算)”符合题意，开启下文。故选C。
【18题详解】
空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“You can choose to wake up at dawn over the ocean one day and find yourself in a forested mountainside the next. Living in a van frequently involves being close to the outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature.(你可以选择在某天的黎明在大海上醒来，第二天发现自己在森林茂密的山腰上。住在一辆房车里，经常可以接近户外，被大自然的美景所包围)”可知，每天在大自然中醒来，被自然的美景所包围，那么大自然便成为了你日常生活的一部分。E项“The natural world becomes an essential part of your daily life(自然世界成为你日常生活中必不可少的一部分)”符合题意，nature和natural是关键词。故选E。
【19题详解】
根据小标题“Minimal Ecological Footprint(最小生态足迹)”推知，空处内容应与环保相关，结合下文“They adopt solar panels and efficient water systems , further minimizing their impact on the environment.(他们采用太阳能电池板和高效的供水系统，进一步减少对环境的影响)”中的they推知，空处提到的应是住房车的人都很环保。B项“Many van lifers tend to go green.(许多在房车里生活的人倾向于环保)”符合题意。故选B。
【20题详解】
空处位于段末，应承接上文。根据上文“Through the open road, the beauty of nature, and the friendship of fellow adventurers, van life presents a unique avenue for enriching the human experience. (通过开阔的道路，大自然的美丽，以及冒险者的友谊，房车生活为丰富人类体验提供了一条独特的途径)”推知，空处继续陈述这种生活带来的好处。F项“Better yet, it offers a way to reconnect with the essence of living.(更好的是，它提供了一种与生活本质重新联系的方式)”符合语境。故选F。
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
Gang (团伙) tensions were rising at Southwood High School. Some community activists held a(n) ____21____meeting with parents and the principal. A group of the fathers ____22____ decided it was time to make their ____23____ known on campus.
That’s how Dads on Duty was born with its goal - make sure the kids are ____24____. Around 40 men organized into six-person shifts, with two shifts on campus every day. They ____25____ the day after the meeting. These people ____26____ their own schedules and commitments without complaint. Some of them are fathers of kids at the school, while others are not but expect the youth in their community to know they have a(n) ____27____ village behind them.
Now, anyone who wants to enter the school with ____28____ will have to avoid energetic papa bears, big smiles and many dad jokes. It’s hard to be a tough guy when somebody’s uncle has just ____29____ you into checking your shoelaces for countless times, only to find that they are not, in fact, untied.
Since Dads on Duty arrived on campus, gang battles have ____30____ declined. “The school has been ____31____, you can feel it,” said one student. Another told the Washington Post, “They ____32____ all the kids like we’re their own children.”
The dads aren’t meant to ____33____ security guards. If they do see a(n) ____34____ may occur, they get security on the scene as soon as possible. Their presence is meant to be more ____35____ than reactionary.
21.
A. regular B. difficult C. emergency D. scheduled
22.
A. on duty B. in attendance C. at work D. under guard
23.
A. voice B. status C. effort D. presence
24.
A. safe B. hardworking C. healthy D. equal
25.
A. practiced B. started C. gathered D. prepared
26.
A. check B. maintain C. sacrifice D. arrange
27.
A. large B. wild C. entire D. local
28.
A. confusion B. anger C. fright D. shock
29.
A. tricked B. persuaded C. forced D. scared
30.
A. never B. unexpectedly C. further D. dramatically
31.
A. happy B. curious C. cautious D. innovative
32.
A. yell at B. interact with C. make fun of D. look up to
33.
A. change B. post C. replace D. criticize
34.
A. debate B. theft C. fight D. instance.
35.
A. practical B. extraordinary C. temporary D. preventive
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. C 27. C 28. B 29. A 30. D 31. A 32. B 33. C 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。本篇讲了在美国的校园里，有一队值班的父亲，号称值班父亲团，他们的出席和在场让校园的帮派现象减少，同时保证孩子们的支持，也为孩子们提供了情感援助。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一些社区积极分子与家长和校长召开了紧急会议。A. regular定期的；B. difficult困难的；C. emergency紧急的；D. scheduled按时刻表的。根据前文“Gang (团伙) tensions were rising at Southwood High School.”可知，因为帮派现象愈演愈烈，所以一些社区活跃分子举行了紧急会议。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：一群出席的父亲们决定，是时候在校园里让人们知道他们的存在了。A. on duty值班；B. in attendance出席；C. at work起作用；D. under guard在……看守之下。根据前文“Some community activists held a(n) 2 meeting with parents and the principal.”可知，召开了会议，所以应是出席的父亲。故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一群出席的父亲们决定，是时候在校园里让人们知道他们的存在了。A. voice呼声；B. status状态；C. effort努力；D. presence在场。根据后文“known on campus”并结合选项以及前文内容可知，应是让人们知道他们的存在，使校园更加安全。故选D项。
24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这就是Dads on Duty诞生的初衷——确保孩子们的安全。A. safe安全的；B. hardworking努力的；C. healthy健康的；D. equal相等的。根据前文“Gang (团伙) tensions were rising at Southwood High School. Some community activists held a(n) 1 meeting with parents and the principal.”可知，因为帮派关系日趋紧张，父亲们才开会，自然是为了保护孩子们的安全。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们在会后的第二天就开始了。A. practiced练习；B. started开始；C. gathered聚集；D. prepared做准备。根据前文“Around 40 men organized into six-person shifts, with two shifts on campus every day.”可知，父亲们做好分工，之后就开始。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些人会毫无怨言地牺牲自己的时间表和承诺。A. check检查；B. maintain保持；C. sacrifice牺牲；D. arrange安排。根据“without complaint”可知，他们毫无怨言牺牲自己的时间和承诺。故选C项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们中的一些人是学校孩子的父亲，而另一些人不是，但他们希望他们社区的年轻人知道他们有整个村庄的支持。A. large大的；B. wild野生的；C. entire整个的；D. local本地的。根据前文“expect the youth in their community to know”以及后文“village behind them”并结合选项可知，应是“整个村庄的支持”符合语境。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，任何想要带着愤怒进入学校的人将不得不避开精力充沛的熊爸爸、灿烂的笑容和许多关于爸爸的笑话。A. confusion困惑；B. anger愤怒；C. fright恐惧；D. shock震惊。根据后文“will have to avoid energetic papa bears, big smiles and many dad jokes.”可知，需要避开父亲们的笑容和玩笑，结合选项，应是带着愤怒的人需要避开，因为愤怒和开心相对。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当某人的叔叔刚刚骗你无数次检查你的鞋带，却发现它们实际上并没有解开时，你很难成为一个坚强的人。A. tricked欺骗；B. persuaded说服；C. forced强迫；D. scared惊吓。根据后文“checking your shoelaces for countless times, only to find that they are not, in fact, untied”可知，检查你的鞋带，却发现它们实际上并没有解开，所以应是欺骗你检查。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：自从Dads on Duty进入校园以来，帮派争斗急剧减少。A. never从不；B. unexpectedly意外地；C. further进一步；D. dramatically显著地。根据“Since Dads on Duty arrived on campus”可知，自从爸爸们进入校园，帮派斗争显著减少了。故选D项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“学校很高兴，你能感觉到，”一名学生说。A. happy快乐的；B. curious好奇的；C. cautious小心的；D. innovative创新的。根据前文“It’s hard to be a tough guy”可知，父亲们喜欢和学生开玩笑，作硬汉很难，所以学校充满了快乐。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：另一位告诉《华盛顿邮报》，“他们和所有的孩子互动，就像我们是他们自己的孩子一样。”A. yell at对……大喊大叫；B. interact with与……互动；C. make fun of嘲弄；D. look up to敬仰。根据前文“It’s hard to be a tough guy when somebody’s uncle has just 9 you into checking your shoelaces for countless times, only to find that they are not, in fact, untied.”可知，爸爸们和孩子互动，让孩子们很亲切。故选B项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些爸爸并不是用来取代保安的。A. change改变；B. post发布；C. replace替换；D. criticize批评。根据后文“they get security on the scene as soon as possible.”可知，父亲们会呼叫保安，所以不是来替代他们的。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：如果他们确实看到可能发生打斗，他们会尽快让保安到现场。A. debate辩论；B. theft盗窃；C. fight打架；D. instance例子。根据后文“they get security on the scene as soon as possible.”结合选项，应是看到打斗，才会呼叫保安。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们的存在意味着更多的是预防性的而不是反应式的。A. practical实际的；B. extraordinary异乎寻常的；C. temporary临时的；D. preventive预防性的。根据前文“If they do see a(n) 14 may occur, they get security on the scene as soon as possible.”可知，看到可能发生打斗就会通知保安，提前预防，而非像保安那样立刻采取反应，所以是预防性的。故选D项。
第二节 （共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文, 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China’s newest online sensation is a pink fox called LinaBell from Shanghai Disneyland. After ___36___ (make) her debut (初次登台) on September 29, the life-size figure has taken the Chinese social media. Unlike other Disney ___37___ (character), LinaBell has never been on the big or small screen. All we know is that she met Duffy, Mickey Mouse’s teddy bear gifted to him by his sweetheart Minnie, in the forest and ___38___ (help) him find his way home, according to Disney’s introduction video of the character. Since her first debut, the fluffy (毛茸茸的) character ___39___ (win) the hearts of many visitors that were attracted by her unique personality and ___40___ (adore) appearance.
Footage of meet-and-greets with the pink fox are all over the Internet and LinaBell can be seen communicating ___41___ every visitor through expressive body language. She corrects those visitors ___42___ mispronounce her name, shows love for those queuing up for hours to meet her and hands out free candy.
Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland were the first people ___43___ (meet) LinaBell as she made her global debut from the Chinese city. As a “ ___44___ (local) born” character, LinaBell can understand different Chinese dialects beyond that of Shanghai, and can interact with visitors from different parts of China.
Disney’s localization efforts, including the company’s IP products have resulted in its popularity in China. Shanghai Disneyland has been ____45____ considerable financial success compared to Paris and Hong Kong.
【答案】36. making
37. characters
38. helped 39. has won
40. adorable
41. with 42. who##that
43. to meet
44. locally
45. a
【解析】
【导语】本文一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了中国最新网络红人——上海迪士尼乐园的粉红狐狸LinaBell。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：自9月29日首次亮相以来，这个真人大小的人偶已经登上了中国的社交媒体。介词after后用动名词作宾语。故填making。
【37题详解】
考查可数名词单复数。句意：与其他迪士尼角色不同，LinaBell从未出现在大屏幕或小屏幕上。形容词other意为“其他的”，只修饰复数名词。故填characters。
【38题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：我们所知道的是，根据迪士尼的角色介绍视频，她在森林里遇到了达菲，这是米老鼠的爱人米妮送给他的泰迪熊，并帮助他找到了回家的路。提示词与动词met是并列关系，作谓语动词，与主语she之间是主动关系，讲述过去的事情用一般过去时态。故填helped。
【39题详解】
考查时态语态和主谓一致。句意：自从她首次亮相以来，这个毛茸茸的角色就赢得了许多游客的心，他们被她独特的个性和可爱的外表所吸引。win(赢得)是主句中谓语动词，与主语the fluffy (毛茸茸的) character之间是主动关系，句中有时间状语Since her first debut，应使用现在完成时态，又因主语是单数名词，所以谓语动词也应使用单数形式。综上，谓语应用现在完成主动语态，单数形式。故填has won。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：自从她首次亮相以来，这个毛茸茸的角色就赢得了许多游客的心，他们被她独特的个性和可爱的外表所吸引。提示词作定语修饰名词appearance，用形容词adorable，意为“可爱的”。故填adorable。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：网上到处都是LinaBell与粉红狐狸见面打招呼的视频，可以看到LinaBell通过富有表现力的肢体语言与每一位访客交流。communicate with是固定搭配，意为“与……交流”。故填with。
【42题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：她会纠正那些念错她名字的游客，对那些排了几个小时队想见她的人表示爱，并发放免费糖果。分析句子可知，空格处单词引导限制性定语从句，修饰先行词visitors，关系词代替先行词在定语从句中作主语，应使用关系代词who或者that引导该从句。故填who/that。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：上海迪士尼乐园的游客是第一批见到LinaBell的人，这是她在中国城市的首次全球亮相。“the+序数词+(名词)+to do”是固定搭配，意为“第几个做……的……”，不定式作后置定语。故填to meet。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：作为一个“本地出生”的角色，LinaBell可以听懂上海以外的不同中国方言，并可以与来自中国不同地区的游客互动。提示词修饰形容词born，用副词locally，意为“本地，本土”，作状语。故填locally。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：与巴黎和香港相比，上海迪士尼乐园在财务上取得了相当大的成功。可数名词success在句中表示“一次成功”，泛指，considerable发音以辅音音素开头，用不定冠词a修饰。故填a。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，一名高二学生，在学习了关于中国航空之父钱学森的课文后，被他的爱国主义精神所感动，被他克服困难坚持不懈的科研精神所激励，想和他进行一场跨越时空的交流。请给他写一封信，内容包括：
1. 你对钱学森的了解（比如成就、品质、精神……）；2. 你对钱学森的仰慕和感悟。
注意：1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Respected Mr. Qian,
I’m Li Hua, a senior two student.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
【答案】Respected Mr. Qian,
I’m Li Hua, a senior two student. Having read an essay about you in my textbook, I gain a profound insight into your tremendous achievements and far-reaching scientific spirit. Eager to take up my pen, I can’t resist the temptation to extend my deep admiration and enlightenment to you.
It is universally acknowledged that perhaps no other scientist has had a greater impact on China’s aerospace science than you. In response to our motherland’s call and need, you resolutely gave up the privileged conditions in the US and determined to return to China to make as much contribution as you could.
You have set a good example for us younger generation, and we should follow in your footsteps to strengthen our country with our joint efforts.
Yours Sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给钱学森写封信，向其表达自己的仰慕和感悟。
【详解】1.词汇积累
渴望的：eager→ desperate
表达：extend → express
对……有影响：have an impact on → have an influence on
放弃：give up→ abandon
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：In response to our motherland’s call and need, you resolutely gave up the privileged conditions in the US and determined to return to China to make as much contribution as you could.
拓展句：In response to our motherland’s call and need, you resolutely gave up the privileged conditions in the US and determined to return to China to make as much contribution as you could, which is something that many people cannot achieve.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Having read an essay about you in my textbook, I gain a profound insight into your tremendous achievements and far-reaching scientific spirit.（运用了现在分词作状语）
【高分句型2】It is universally acknowledged that perhaps no other scientist has had a greater impact on China’s aerospace science than you.（运用了it作形式主语的主语从句）
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。
Be a true runner
For me, it was normal to feel lost at the inter-camp track. Four camps of kids were ready to lead their teams to a blue ribbon and win the day. Not me. I was too little to be the leader and too skinny to be an athlete. I knew this by the time I was twelve, because my camp counselors（辅导员）and the other kids reminded me of it every chance they got. So when our camp needed a fourth runner in the two-mile race around the lake, I knew I was no one’s first choice.
I hid in the shade of a maple tree as they called the names of the runners, my body tensed as I heard a counselor call, “Fred! Where is Fred! He is in this race!” It was Barry. He spotted me under the tree. “Fred! We need a 12-year-old who hasn’t been in other events to run the two-mile!”
He gave me a push towards the starting line. Having no confidence and trying to save myself from the shame of taking the last place as four camps watched, I pleaded with him.
“But I don’t know the way around the lake!”
“You’re in. Just follow Bill!” Barry smiled.
Bill was my friend and the fastest runner in our camp. And then Barry said, “When you make it to the last stretch（最后一程）on the field, just throw your head back and run.”
At the starting line, I stood next to Bill and trembled.
“On your mark… Get set...” The gun cracked and sixteen of us took off. I stayed close on Bill’s heels, a little too close for Bill, I guess. He shouted at me, “Back off!”
I did. Two guys passed me, but I kept my eyes on Bill.
It was tiring. The distance was widening between Bill and me. We made the turn from the dusty road onto the muddy, wooded trail that would go around the lake back to the field. Through the trees, I saw Bill trip over a tree root and fall. A runner from another camp passed him.
注意：1．续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置。
In a moment, Bill was up again and running.
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I didn’t know when I crossed the finish line.
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【答案】One possible version:
In a moment, Bill was up and running. I couldn’t think of anything but to follow him closely. I could even feel the air hitting my face and I was totally worn out. Naturally, my pace slowed down. Just at the moment, Barry’s words “Just follow Bill” called me back. Convinced that I was no longer a loser, I refreshed up again and accelerated and soon I was quite close to Bill again. Injected with confidence, I headed for the finishing line. The gun cracked again, announcing the last 200 meters. I closed my eyes, threw my head back and ran with my last ounce of strength, in the direction of the dream line.
I didn’t know when I crossed the line. I still kept running on when a thunderous applause burst, which signaled the birth of the champion. I stopped and opened my eyes and saw my camp of kids and the camp counsellor gathering around me. “We have won the race! We are the champion!” they shouted and cheered, throwing me in the air. Showered with hugs and applause and whistles, I felt a surge of gaiety sweeping over me. To me, the race meant more than a champion; it well proved that I was not a loser as an athlete and that I could further explore my potential. Just as Hemingway put it, “The true nobility is superior to your former self.”
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物和时间为线索展开，讲述了Fred因个儿小人瘦弱而一直没有机会在赛道上为自己队争得荣誉，心生自卑，但是一次环湖2英里比赛中，辅导员Barry选他当第四个参赛运动员，并指点他只要跟着他的朋友，跑得最快的Bill就行了；Fred照做了，尽管心里忐忑，疲惫不堪，但最终获得了团体冠军，也使他对自己充满了自信。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“不一会儿，比尔爬了起来，又开始跑”可知，第一段可描写Fred跟在Bill后面的状况，Barry的话鼓舞了Fred，在最后200处他全力冲向终点线。
②由第二段首句内容“我不知道我什么时候越过了终点线。”可知，第二段可描写Fred的努力使小组赢得冠军，看着欢呼的老师和同学时Fred的心理变化。
2.续写线索：Bill爬起来后——Fred筋疲力尽时——最后200米时——越过终点线后——得知比赛结果后
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.疲惫不堪：be worn out/be tired out/be completely exhausted
②.加速：accelerate/speed up
③.发掘我的潜力：explore my potential/exploit my potential
情绪类
①.充满自信：be injected with confidence/be filled with confidence
②.喝彩：cheer/applaud
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Injected with confidence, I headed for the finishing line. （运用了过去分词作状语）
[高分句型2].it well proved that I was not a loser as an athlete and that I could further explore my potential. （运用了that引导的宾语从句）
听力答案：1-20 CABAC ACBBC CABBA ABBCA2023—2024学年度上学期2022级
期末考试英语试卷
考试时间：2024年1月26日
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共5小题；每小题1. 5分，满分7. 5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1 Which day did the woman get her laptop
A. On New Year’s Day. B. On Singles’ Day. C. On her birthday.
2. What did the man probably do yesterday
A. He watched a film.
B. He went to a dinner party.
C. He saw a dance performance.
3. When was the appointment due
A. 60 minutes ago. B. 30 minutes ago. C. 15 minutes ago.
4. What does the woman heat her house with
A. Solar. B. Water. C. Electricity.
5. What is the woman considering
A. Living in her sister’s house. B. Becoming a teacher. C. Starting a family.
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。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和7小题。
6. How did Julie get in touch with the woman today
A. By phone. B. By email. C. In person.
7. What does the man urge the woman to do
A. Call Julie. B. Watch a TV show. C. Put the book in her bag.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至10小题。
8. What happened to the man on his journey
A. He was late arriving.
B. He couldn’t find his bags.
C. He lost his way to the destination.
9. How long has the man been traveling
A. For 17 hours. B. For 20 hours. C. For 24 hours.
10. Why did the hotel change the man’s room
A. He paid to have a better room.
B. The hotel has made a mistake.
C. He has experienced a tough time.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至13小题。
11. What are the speakers playing
A. An animal game. B. A car game. C. A war game.
12. What did the woman think of the driving game
A. It was amusing. B. It was simple. C. It was violent.
13. Where are the speakers
A. At a game center. B. At home. C. At school.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至17小题。
14. What do we know about the man
A. He is looking for a new house.
B. He hopes to fill an empty apartment.
C. He spent lots of money on changing his room.
15. What is the woman
A. A home decorator. B. A furniture saleswoman. C. A painter.
16. What will the man buy
A. A bed. B. Paintings. C. A sofa.
17. What is the woman’s main concern
A. Cheap cost. B. High quality. C. Quick action.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至20小题。
18. What is the main topic of the talk
A. A camera-like insect. B. An insect-like camera. C. A power-saving battery.
19. What is the most unusual about the camera
A. Its value. B. Its power. C. Its weight.
20. How did the researchers use their knowledge
A. They created a robot.
B. They raised the insects.
C. They protected the privacy.
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，从题中所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Technology use in class
You will be allowed to use your favorite type of technology (e.g. , laptop, iPad) in class if you choose to do so, since some people prefer taking notes that way. If you decide to use it, please avoid distractions, like e-mail checking or accessing social media during class.
Academic integrity
You will be expected to be the author of the assignments you turn in for this course. Your papers will require you to draw upon existing research to inform and lend credibility (可信度) to your arguments. To credit the ideas of others properly, you must follow two main rules:
●Always cite the source of a finding, idea, or argument that is not your own, no matter how much rewording you have done.
●Always put the findings, ideas, and arguments you cite into your own words. If a direct quote is absolutely necessary, put the text in quotation marks (引号) and include a page number in your citation.
Absences and late assignments
You are expected to attend every class, since your participation in class will count towards your final grade. Students with excused absences will have a chance to complete missed class assignments (and participation) without punishment. Otherwise, class participation can only be completed during class. Assignments submitted after the deadline will be considered late assignments. Late assignments will be graded with of the grade if submitted by no more than one week following the original deadline. If not submitted within one week following the original deadline, late assignments will not be graded.
1. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A school regulation. B. A college textbook. C. An exam paper. D. An academic article.
2. To achieve academic integrity what are you expected to do
A. Avoid assessing media during class. B. Submit your totally original work.
C. Present others’ ideas as your own. D. Cite others’ ideas in a proper way.
3. What will happen if you submit an assignment within one week after the due date
A You will be punished. B. You will get a half grade.
C. You will receive a zero. D. You will have to rewrite it.
B
We were designing a wheelchair for a college engineering course. While my classmates were certain that we needed to use steel and felt only steel would be strong enough, I thought steel would be too heavy and aluminum (铝) would be a better option. But the student who strongly argued for steel worked at a bike shop. A few days later, when the big and heavy steel arm kept dropping down, I wished I had shown more determination to defend my position.
I was a crafty kid. Not crafty like fox, but crafty to the point that my parents would come home ready for whatever “artistic” explosion I had made that day — painting, clay sculpting, clothes, and more. But when I studied engineering in college, these pursuits were deep-sixed. Not only was I stretched for time, but I didn’t think they were relevant to my academic work. I hesitated to highlight my female crafting interests in the male-dominated engineering environment where I already felt like an outsider.
When I went on to pursue a Ph.D. early in the epidemic, I felt anxious and turned to crafting. One day I was making a set of dice as a gift for a friend. While putting the liquid resin (树脂) into the silicone mold (硅胶模具), I made a joke to my partner that I was “injection molding” — a standard engineering manufacturing (制造) process. I suddenly realized that although resin art is not injection molding in the technical sense, it shares the spirit and probably some skills.
Soon I saw more connections between engineering and crafting that I had previously ignored. And crafting taught me not to give up when my product didn’t match my initial vision and to consider the failed creation a learning experience, just as an engineer must.
Since then, I’ve built crafting back into my free time. I mentioned my dice-making experience at a robotics conference and explained in a team meeting how we could gain inspiration from art experiences. I was glad that the responses were positive — not rude or unfriendly, as I used to fear.
4. What can we know about the author and her classmates？
A. They didn’t get along well with each other.
B. They worked part-time at a local bike shop.
C. They had disagreements when creating a wheelchair.
D. They knew little about the structure of wheelchairs.
5. What does the underlined word “deep-sixed” in paragraph 2 probably mean？
A. Dug out. B. Put up. C. Followed through. D. Put aside.
6. What did the author realize after making a gift for a friend？
A. She should develop new hobbies. B. Crafting can help make her a better engineer.
C. She should become more determined. D. Crafting needs great practical skills.
7. Which of the following words can best describe the author
A. Creative and sensitive. B. Smart but stubborn.
C. Confident but unrealistic. D. Honest and frank.
C
Ancient builders across the world created structures that are still standing today, thousands of years later. Roman builders built thick concrete sea barriers against waves. Mayan builders created great sculptures, and Chinese builders constructed walls against foreign enemies.
A growing number of scientists have been studying materials since a long time ago. They are breaking apart pieces of buildings and reading historical texts hoping to learn how they have stood for thousands of years. The research has turned up a surprising list of materials that were mixed into old buildings. They include tree bark, volcanic ash, rice and beer. These unexpected materials can have the ability to get stronger over time. Figuring out how to copy these features can have real impacts today. While some of our modern concrete has the strength to hold up very tall buildings and heavy structures, it cannot compete with the durability of these ancient materials.
Many scientists have turned to the Romans. Starting around 200 BC, the Roman Empire was building concrete structures that have stood the test of time. Even in places where seawater has been hitting structures for ages, you will find concrete basically the way it was when it was poured 2,000 years ago. They think they have found an important reason why some Roman concrete has held up structures for thousands of years. That the ancient materials have an unusual power to restore themselves and “cure” cracks when they form is the most shocking for them. Exactly how is not yet clear, but scientists are starting to find the reasons.
Today’s builders cannot just copy the ancient processes. Even though Roman concrete lasted a long time, it couldn’t hold up heavy buildings. Instead, researchers are trying to take some of the ancient materials and add them into modern mixes. People don’t need to make things last quite as long as the Romans did. If we add 50 or 100 years to concrete’s lifespan, we’ll surely require less pulling down, less maintenance and less material in the long run.
8. What were the mentioned Roman and Chinese buildings both used for
A. Defence. B. Travel.
C. Soldier training. D. Seawater control.
9. Which word can best describe the ancient buildings
A. Energy-efficient. B. Long-lasting. C. Delicate. D. Flexible
10. What surprises the scientists most about the ancient building materials
A. Their large cracks. B. Their clear concrete.
C. Their internal structures. D. Their self-repairing ability.
11. What is the author’s attitude to the future concrete
A. Contradictory. B. Expectant. C. Doubtful. D. Pessimistic.
D
Most of us would like to be more creative, but we assume there is little we can do about it. Psychology professor K. Anders Ericsson claims that with enough practice, any of us can become experts. However, he is quick to add that this requires a specific kind of practice that Ericsson calls ‘deliberate practice’: that is, pushing beyond one’s comfort zone and setting goals that are above one’s current level of performance. He says he has yet to find the limits on being successful and he doesn’t believe them to be real.
Ericsson has looked primarily at artistic and athletic skills, but can these findings apply to creativity Most experts agree that even if most people cannot hope to become creative geniuses, they can learn to become more creative through practice. Psychologists claim that there are actually two levels of creativity, which they refer to as’Big C’ and ‘small c’. Big C creativity applies to breakthrough ideas, ones that may change the course of a field or even history. Small c creativity refers to everyday creative problem solving, like creating a new recipe or improving a process, which psychologists subdivide further into similar and different thinking. Similar thinking involves examining all the facts and arriving at a single solution. In contrast, different thinking involves coming up with many possible solutions. What most people think of as creativity generally involves different thinking and can be taught, practised and learnt.
Even with practice, different thinking alone cannot make one creative, however. Scott Barry Kaufman, a cognitive psychologist, says that most creative people share one personality quality: openness to new experience. Since this quality and these processes have been identified, less creative people can try to emulate them. Normally, we tend to reproduce what we already know because creative ideas move us into unfamiliar territory involving risks and following the usual behaviors is comfortable.
Moving outside of our comfort zone, engaging indeliberate practice and tolerating contradictory ideas, risk and failure are all things we can learn to do better. It is unlikely that doing so will transform any of us into creative geniuses, but it does have the potential to increase our level of creativity.
12. Why does Ericsson think he can’t find the limits
A. No restrictions exist. B. Practice makes perfect.
C. Each one can succeed. D. The goal is ambitious.
13. Which of the following is an example of ‘small c’
A. Settling in outer space.
B. Building a plastic doghouse.
C. Developing robots to look after the old.
D. Explaining the theory of evolution in class.
14. What does the underlined word “emulate” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Justify. B. Limit. C. Copy. D. Assess.
15. What message does the author seem to convey in the text
A. We can learn to be more creative.
B. Life is full of various challenges.
C. It’s better to take deliberate practice.
D. Most can become creative geniuses.
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。
In a world that often feels fast-paced and restrained to routines, the desire for van (房车) life and mobile living has captured the hearts of many seeking an alternative lifestyle. ____16____ From the freedom to explore new horizons to fostering a minimalist mindset, here are some captivating advantages of embracing van life.
Liberation from Materialism
The confined space of a van encourages a minimalist lifestyle, where experiences are valued over possessions. ____17____ With minimal monthly expenses, such as parking fees and fuel costs, van dwellers can allocate resources to experiences rather than high rent or house payments. This mobile living is supported by the degrowth movement, which believes that economies should focus on securing the minimal basic needs instead of consumption and consumerism.
Exploration and Flexibility
The ability to follow adventure wherever it takes you is one of the most amazing aspects of living in a van. You can choose to wake up at dawn over the ocean one day and find yourself in a forested mountainside the next. Living in a van frequently involves being close to the outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature. ____18____
Minimal Ecological Footprint
____19____ They adopt solar panels and efficient water systems , further minimizing their impact on the environment. People who choose to live in mobile homes believe that eventually, global warming and extreme weather might bring an end to sedentary (定居的) living patterns.
Through the open road, the beauty of nature, and the friendship of fellow adventurers, van life presents a unique avenue for enriching the human experience. ____20____
A. It’s thrilling to travel the world.
B. Many van lifers tend to go green.
C. Living in a van can often be more cost-effective.
D. They’ll find a sense of freedom of constant exploration.
E. The natural world becomes an essential part of your daily life
F. Better yet, it offers a way to reconnect with the essence of living.
G. The concept of van life offers benefits beyond just a change of scenery.
第三部分 语言知识运用(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。
Gang (团伙) tensions were rising at Southwood High School. Some community activists held a(n) ____21____meeting with parents and the principal. A group of the fathers ____22____ decided it was time to make their ____23____ known on campus.
That’s how Dads on Duty was born with its goal - make sure the kids are ____24____. Around 40 men organized into six-person shifts, with two shifts on campus every day. They ____25____ the day after the meeting. These people ____26____ their own schedules and commitments without complaint. Some of them are fathers of kids at the school, while others are not but expect the youth in their community to know they have a(n) ____27____ village behind them.
Now, anyone who wants to enter the school with ____28____ will have to avoid energetic papa bears, big smiles and many dad jokes. It’s hard to be a tough guy when somebody’s uncle has just ____29____ you into checking your shoelaces for countless times, only to find that they are not, in fact, untied.
Since Dads on Duty arrived on campus, gang battles have ____30____ declined. “The school has been ____31____, you can feel it,” said one student. Another told the Washington Post, “They ____32____ all the kids like we’re their own children.”
The dads aren’t meant to ____33____ security guards. If they do see a(n) ____34____ may occur, they get security on the scene as soon as possible. Their presence is meant to be more ____35____ than reactionary.
21.
A. regular B. difficult C. emergency D. scheduled
22.
A. on duty B. in attendance C. at work D. under guard
23.
A. voice B. status C. effort D. presence
24.
A. safe B. hardworking C. healthy D. equal
25.
A. practiced B. started C. gathered D. prepared
26.
A. check B. maintain C. sacrifice D. arrange
27.
A. large B. wild C. entire D. local
28.
A. confusion B. anger C. fright D. shock
29.
A. tricked B. persuaded C. forced D. scared
30.
A. never B. unexpectedly C. further D. dramatically
31.
A. happy B. curious C. cautious D. innovative
32.
A. yell at B. interact with C. make fun of D. look up to
33
A. change B. post C. replace D. criticize
34.
A. debate B. theft C. fight D. instance.
35.
A. practical B. extraordinary C. temporary D. preventive
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。
China’s newest online sensation is a pink fox called LinaBell from Shanghai Disneyland. After ___36___ (make) her debut (初次登台) on September 29, the life-size figure has taken the Chinese social media. Unlike other Disney ___37___ (character), LinaBell has never been on the big or small screen. All we know is that she met Duffy, Mickey Mouse’s teddy bear gifted to him by his sweetheart Minnie, in the forest and ___38___ (help) him find his way home, according to Disney’s introduction video of the character. Since her first debut, the fluffy (毛茸茸的) character ___39___ (win) the hearts of many visitors that were attracted by her unique personality and ___40___ (adore) appearance.
Footage of meet-and-greets with the pink fox are all over the Internet and LinaBell can be seen communicating ___41___ every visitor through expressive body language. She corrects those visitors ___42___ mispronounce her name, shows love for those queuing up for hours to meet her and hands out free candy.
Visitors to Shanghai Disneyland were the first people ___43___ (meet) LinaBell as she made her global debut from the Chinese city. As a “ ___44___ (local) born” character, LinaBell can understand different Chinese dialects beyond that of Shanghai, and can interact with visitors from different parts of China.
Disney’s localization efforts, including the company’s IP products have resulted in its popularity in China. Shanghai Disneyland has been ____45____ considerable financial success compared to Paris and Hong Kong.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假如你是李华，一名高二学生，在学习了关于中国航空之父钱学森课文后，被他的爱国主义精神所感动，被他克服困难坚持不懈的科研精神所激励，想和他进行一场跨越时空的交流。请给他写一封信，内容包括：
1. 你对钱学森的了解（比如成就、品质、精神……）；2. 你对钱学森的仰慕和感悟。
注意：1.写作词数应为100左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Respected Mr. Qian,
I’m Li Hua, a senior two student.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours Sincerely,
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。
Be a true runner
For me, it was normal to feel lost at the inter-camp track. Four camps of kids were ready to lead their teams to a blue ribbon and win the day. Not me. I was too little to be the leader and too skinny to be an athlete. I knew this by the time I was twelve, because my camp counselors（辅导员）and the other kids reminded me of it every chance they got. So when our camp needed a fourth runner in the two-mile race around the lake, I knew I was no one’s first choice.
I hid in the shade of a maple tree as they called the names of the runners, my body tensed as I heard a counselor call, “Fred! Where is Fred! He is in this race!” It was Barry. He spotted me under the tree. “Fred! We need a 12-year-old who hasn’t been in other events to run the two-mile!”
He gave me a push towards the starting line. Having no confidence and trying to save myself from the shame of taking the last place as four camps watched, I pleaded with him.
“But I don’t know the way around the lake!”
“You’re in. Just follow Bill!” Barry smiled.
Bill was my friend and the fastest runner in our camp. And then Barry said, “When you make it to the last stretch（最后一程）on the field, just throw your head back and run.”
At the starting line, I stood next to Bill and trembled.
“On your mark… Get set...” The gun cracked and sixteen of us took off. I stayed close on Bill’s heels, a little too close for Bill, I guess. He shouted at me, “Back off!”
I did. Two guys passed me, but I kept my eyes on Bill.
It was tiring. The distance was widening between Bill and me. We made the turn from the dusty road onto the muddy, wooded trail that would go around the lake back to the field. Through the trees, I saw Bill trip over a tree root and fall. A runner from another camp passed him.
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In a moment, Bill was up again and running.
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I didn’t know when I crossed the finish line.
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