湖南高二年级期末联合考试
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the man probably going to do
A. Go to the hospital. B. Return some books. C. Buy some magazines.
2. On which day does the woman like to go to the zoo
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
3. Where is Jennifer working now
A. In a drugstore. B. In a hospital. C. In a college.
4. When will the flight arrive
A. At 2:30 pm. B. At 1:30 pm. C. At 1:00 pm.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The book is boring.
B. The man needs to finish the book.
C. The man should check with his professor.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What did the man do last Saturday
A. He studied a lot. B. He joined a club. C. He went camping.
7. Why do people join “Flash Play”
A. To earn money. B. To play sports inside. C. To make friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter
A. She needs to put off her test.
B. She has to give up her travel plan.
C. She wants to visit another city.
9. What does Diana want Peter to do
A. Help her with her study.
B. Teach a geography lesson.
C. Take a book to her friend.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. In New Orleans. B. In Memphis. C. In Boston.
11. What does the boy think of skiing in the front yard
A. It is unsafe. B. It is popular. C. It is uninteresting.
12. How does the girl know so much about the snow
A. She grew up in a cold area.
B. She learned about it from her mother.
C. She spent every winter in the mountains.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the woman
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A student.
14. What is the woman doing
A. Giving a class. B. Making a survey. C. Going shopping.
15. How many hours a week does the man work
A. About 50. B. About 40. C. About 14.
16. What does the man spend three hours doing per week
A. Talking to friends. B. Talking to the family. C. Reading.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood
A. Touring France. B. Painting pictures. C. Playing outdoors.
18. What did John do soon after he moved to the US
A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.
19. Why did John initially go hunting
A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.
20. What are the main objects of John’s works
A. American birds. B. Human behaviors. C. Family members.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Bristol Old Vic
When the Theatre Royal (now Bristol Old Vic) was built, electricity hadn’t been discovered. For over 250 years the people who have owned, worked inside and visited the theatre have kept records about their activity. These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you’ll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day. Here are some of them.
BEGINNING
In 1764 businessmen Alexander Edgar and Thomas Symons suggested building a new theatre between Baldwin Street and the back of Coopers’ Hall in King Street. The estimated cost was f2, 000 to be split among 40 subscribers, but the building work cost more than expected. Owning shares allowed them to influence decisions about the theatre.
SILVER TICKET
Each of the original Bristol Old Vic shareholders was given a silver ticket that promised sight of any performance held at the theatre. As the holders were clever businessmen, they insisted that the silver tickets could be loaned or traded. This enabled them to make some extra money but made it extremely difficult for the theatre managers to keep track of who was allowed to see shows for free.
250TH BIRTHDAY
In May 2016, the theatre celebrated its 250th birthday! As the oldest continuously-working theatre in the English-speaking world, it deserved a proper party, so Bristol-based Limbic Cinema was hired to create a film of the theatre’s historical highlights which was projected (放映) onto the theatre itself.
1. Where can you find the three mentioned documents
A. At Baldwin Street.
B. At Coopers’ Hall in King Street.
C. At the University of Bristol Theatre Collection.
D. At Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
2. How was the theatre’s 250th birthday celebrated
A. By making a film projected in theatres across England.
B. By building Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
C. By releasing silver ticket in memory of the birthday.
D. By creating a film about its history.
3. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To introduce some information of Bristol Old Vic.
B. To change people’s view on Bristol Old Vic.
C. To recommend a movie related to the theatre.
D. To compare the theatre and others.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍一些关于布里斯托尔老维克剧院的信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you’ll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day. Here are some of them.(这些都被安全地保存在布里斯托尔大学剧院收藏中，你会发现一系列记录剧院历史的文件，从1764年成立到现在。下面是其中的一些。)”可知，你可以在布里斯托尔大学剧院收藏中发现上面提到的三个文件。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“As the oldest continuously-working theatre in the English-speaking world, it deserved a proper party, so Bristol-based Limbic Cinema was hired to create a film of the theatre’s historical highlights which was projected (放映) onto the theatre itself.(作为英语国家中最古老的持续运作的剧院，它值得一个适当的派对，所以布里斯托尔的Limbic影业被雇来制作一部关于剧院历史亮点的电影，并投射到剧院本身。)”可知，剧院250岁生日的庆祝方式是制作一部关于其历史的电影。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“When the Theatre Royal (now Bristol Old Vic) was built, electricity hadn’t been discovered. For over 250 years the people who have owned, worked inside and visited the theatre have kept records about their activity. These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you’ll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day. Here are some of them.( 当皇家剧院(现在的布里斯托尔老维克)建成时，电还没有被发现。250多年来，拥有剧院、在剧院工作和参观过剧院的人们一直记录着他们的活动。这些都被安全地保存在布里斯托尔大学剧院收藏中，你会发现一系列记录剧院历史的文件，从1764年成立到现在。下面是其中的一些。)”可推知，文章主要目的是为了介绍一些关于布里斯托尔老维克剧院的信息。故选A。
B
On March 1, Dr. Joseph Dituri began a project to stay for 100 days at a special hotel called Jules’s Undersea Lodge 30 feet under the ocean surface in a conservation area in Key Largo.
The farther you go below the ocean’s surface, the greater the pressure. Dr. Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would affect the human body over time. He believes that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older. It could also help doctors treat different medical problems, including brain injuries.
While he was living underwater, Dr. Dituri stayed busy. He often exercised in the morning. He kept teaching his college classes virtually and had online chats with over 5, 500 students from 15 different countries. He also worked with ocean experts to figure out ways to preserve the ocean. He even had a number of visitors who dove down to spend a little time with him.
On June 9, Dr. Dituri returned to the surface with a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days. Many friends, family, and other supporters were there to greet him and celebrate his success. Doctors quickly checked him out to make sure he was okay.
Actually, Dr. Dituri went through several big changes. For one thing, he became 1. 3 centimeters shorter during his time in the higher undersea pressure. Sleeping much better, his health greatly improved in a couple of ways. Dr. Dituri and his team plan to study the information they collected during the project. In November, Dr. Dituri will speak at an important medical meeting in Scotland about the discoveries the scientists made during the project.
Dr. Dituri says his favorite part of the project was talking with young people. “Who knows ” he said. “Maybe one day, one of them will come. back and break the record we just set. My greatest hope is that I have inspired a new generation of explorers and researchers to push past all boundaries.
4. What is Jules’s Undersea Lodge special for
A. Its convenience. B. Its reputation. C. Its location D. Its luxuriousness.
5. Why did Dr. Dituri decide to stay long in the hotel
A. To treat his brain injuries. B. To live longer and healthier.
C. To deal with medical problems. D. To test one of his academic ideas.
6. Which statement best describes Dr. Dituri’s undersea life
A. He kept a daily routine almost as usual.
B. He was busy with medical experiments.
C. He led a dull life separated from the others.
D. He set a world record of living 73 days underwater.
7. What does Dr. Dituri wish young people to do
A. Communicate more with him. B. Explore the unknown bravely.
C. Study the information of the project. D. Meet at the conference in Scotland.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了约瑟夫·迪图里博士在基拉戈水下酒店进行100天实验以研究深海压力对身体的影响，期间保持常规生活，打破世界记录，并激励年轻人勇探未知。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“On March 1, Dr. Joseph Dituri began a project to stay for 100 days at a special hotel called Jules’s Undersea Lodge 30 feet under the ocean surface in a conservation area in Key Largo.”（3月1日，约瑟夫·迪图里(Joseph Dituri)博士开始了一个项目，他将在基拉戈(Key Largo)一个保护区的海平面下30英尺处的一家名为“朱尔斯海底小屋”(Jules’s Undersea Lodge)的特殊酒店住上100天。）可知，朱尔斯的海底小屋的特别之处是它的位置位于海平面下30英尺处。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Dr. Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would affect the human body over time. He believes that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older. It could also help doctors treat different medical problems, including brain injuries.”（迪图里博士想了解这种压力随着时间的推移会如何影响人体。他认为，随着年龄的增长，高血压可以帮助人们活得更长，更健康。它还可以帮助医生治疗不同的医疗问题，包括脑损伤。）可知，迪图里医生决定在酒店里待很久是因为他想检验他的一个学术观点。故选D项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“While he was living underwater, Dr. Dituri stayed busy. He often exercised in the morning. He kept teaching his college classes virtually and had online chats with over 5, 500 students from 15 different countries. He also worked with ocean experts to figure out ways to preserve the ocean. He even had a number of visitors who dove down to spend a little time with him.”（在水下生活期间，迪图里一直很忙。他经常在早上锻炼。他一直在网上教授他的大学课程，并与来自15个不同国家的5500多名学生在线聊天。他还与海洋专家一起研究保护海洋的方法。他甚至有一些游客潜入水中和他待一会儿。）可推知，迪图里博士在海底的生活和往常一样。故选A项。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段中“My greatest hope is that I have inspired a new generation of explorers and researchers to push past all boundaries.”（我最大的希望是，我激励了新一代的探险家和研究人员去突破所有的界限。）可知，迪图里博士希望年轻人勇敢地探索未知。故选B项。
C
Health organizations such as the UK’s national health services recommend that adults take 10 micrograms, or 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day, while the National Institutes of Health advise that most adults take 600 IU, with both bodies cautioning against taking more than 4,000 IU per day. Having too much vitamin D can cause a build-up of calcium (钙) in the blood, leading to symptoms such as nausea and kidney stones.
But Patrick J. LaRiccia at the University of Pennsylvania and his colleagues recently found that a daily dose (一剂) of 5,000 IU may reduce the risk of influenza-like symptoms. They wondered whether this higher-than-recommended dosage may also have other positive effects.
So the team asked 196 adults to take 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 every day for about nine months. The adults, aged 47 on average, were aware of the dose they were having. The researchers also analyzed the data of more than 1,900 people who weren’t given the 5,000 IU daily dose of vitamin D. However, they were free to take vitamin D supplements if they wished. Towards the end of the study, across this group, the average reported dose was 1,318 IU and the average age was 50.
Over 10 months those on the 5,000 IU dose had a lower risk of being hospitalized due to any cause, and they had to visit the emergency room or be admitted to intensive care less than people in the other group. No participants reported side effects.
However, LaRiccia says the team can’t rule out the age difference as a possible cause of these results, with those in the high-dose group potentially avoiding hospital because they were on average three years younger. The nationalities of people in the two groups also differed, with fewer Hispanic and Latino people in the high-dose group, which may have affected the results.
“The findings are promising, but the study was relatively small and the study period was too short to monitor any long-term safety issues of such a high daily dose of vitamin D,” says JoAnn Manson at Harvard University.
8. How much vitamin D does National Institutes of Health recommend us to take daily
A. At least 10 IU. B. Less than 400 IU. C. Roughly 600 IU. D. Over 4,000 IU.
9. How did the team carry out the study
A. By explaining the phenomenon. B. By referring to previous data.
C. By using supporting examples. D. By comparing and analyzing.
10. How many factors may have affected the results according to LaRiccia
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
11. What is JoAnn Manson’s attitude towards the study
A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Favorable. D. Uncertain.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。宾夕法尼亚大学的帕特里克·J·拉里西亚 (Patrick J. LaRiccia) 和他的同事最近发现，每日剂量5000 IU可能会降低出现流感样症状的风险，但他们想知道这种高于推荐剂量是否还会产生其他积极作用，于是进行了一项研究。文章主要介绍了这项研究。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“while the National Institutes of Health advise that most adults take 600 IU,(美国国立卫生研究院建议大多数成年人服用600 IU)”可知，美国国立卫生研究院建议我们每天服用大约600IU的维生素D，故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“So the team asked 196 adults to take 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 every day for about nine months. The adults, aged 47 on average, were aware of the dose they were having. The researchers also analyzed the data of more than 1,900 people who weren’t given the 5,000 IU daily dose of vitamin D.(因此，研究小组要求196名成年人每天服用5000IU维生素D3，持续约九个月。这些成年人平均年龄为47岁，他们知道自己服用的剂量。研究人员还分析了1900多名未每日服用5000IU维生素D的人的数据。)”可知，该团队通过比较和分析196名每天服用5000IU维生素D3的人和1900多名未每日服用5000IU维生素D的人的数据，由此可推知，该团队运用了分析和比较的方法来进行研究的，故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“However, LaRiccia says the team can’t rule out the age difference as a possible cause of these results, with those in the high-dose group potentially avoiding hospital because they were on average three years younger. The nationalities of people in the two groups also differed, with fewer Hispanic and Latino people in the high-dose group, which may have affected the results.(然而，LaRiccia表示，研究小组不能排除年龄差异是造成这些结果的可能原因，高剂量组的人可能会避免去医院，因为他们平均年轻三岁。两组人群的国籍也不同，高剂量组中西班牙裔和拉丁裔人群较少，这可能影响了结果)”可知，根据LaRiccia的说法，年龄和国籍这两个因素可能影响研究结果，故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““The findings are promising, but the study was relatively small and the study period was too short to monitor any long-term safety issues of such a high daily dose of vitamin D,” says JoAnn Manson at Harvard University.(哈佛大学的乔安·曼森 (JoAnn Manson) 表示：“研究结果令人鼓舞，但研究规模相对较小，研究周期也太短，无法监测每日如此高剂量维生素D的任何长期安全问题。”)”可知，JoAnn Manson认为该研究的结果令人鼓舞，但是有局限性，由此可推知，JoAnn Manson对这项研究的态度是客观的，故选A。
D
First-year college students often are expected or required to live in dormitories. In the rest years, it’s usually up to those students to decide whether to live on or off campus.
But some schools don’t provide an option and require four years of on-campus living for full-time students. Living on campus has been shown to increase retention (保留) and attendance rates among freshman and second-year students, according to a 2021 report. There are exceptions, however. At some colleges, students may be freed from the requirement if they are, for instance, commuters (通勤生), fifth-year seniors, at least 23 years of age or legally married.
Residential housing at colleges is not limited to shared rooms and bathrooms. Alternatives include flats, apartments, Greek houses or living-learning communities for students with shared interests. On-campus students also have access to services and resources such as residence life staff who can help if a housing issue arises. When students live in a community, they are forced to live with different people, learn more about themselves and about the others, and tell each other their stories.
On the other hand, off-campus living provides students with more independence, as they are not constrained by school housing policies. Off-campus students gain more real-world experience in areas like paying their own bills, finding renter’s insurance, cooking their own meals and negotiating or reviewing contracts. If students are choosing to live off campus, they should really think it through and talk to someone that lived off campus. Do their homework and look at all the costs before they make that decision. Make sure, too, that they are choosing people that they can live with.
At first glance, off-campus housing can appear less expensive. But the additional expenses outside of rent — like utilities, groceries, Internet access, cable and furniture — are often overlooked. To reduce off-campus costs, some students choose to overpack houses or apartments, sometimes with four or five people in a two-bedroom house. Unlike off-campus housing, the total cost of living on campus is typically all-inclusive, coveting rent, utilities, furniture, Wi-Fi and a meal plan.
12. Why do some colleges require all the students to live on campus
A. To keep them stay longer on campus for classes.
B. To make sure all students can live in shared rooms.
C. To make as much profit as possible for the colleges.
D. To monitor all of their students as easily as possible.
13. What should students do before living off campus
A. They should find someone to take care of them.
B. They should fully develop the ability to live alone.
C. They should learn all aspects of off-campus living.
D. They should seek accommodation through an agent.
14. What does the underlined word “overpack” in the last paragraph mean
A. Overlook. B. Overconsume. C. Overestimate. D. Overload.
15. What is the best title for the text
A Residential Housing At Different Colleges
B. Choice Between Housing On Or Off Campus
C. Accommodation Situation For College Students
D. Different Living Experience On Or Off Campus
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。主要介绍的是大学生选择校内外住宿的优劣，并提供了选择建议，分析了校内住宿对学习的益处和校外住宿的独立生活技能需求。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“But some schools don’t provide an option and require four years of on-campus living for full-time students. Living on campus has been shown to increase retention (保留) and attendance rates among freshman and second-year students, according to a 2021 report.(有些学校不提供这种选择，并要求全日制学生在校内生活四年。2021年的一份报告显示，住在校园里可以提高大一和二年级学生的留校率和出勤率。)”可知，一份报告显示，学校要求学生在校内生活能提高大一和大二学生的留效率和出勤率；由此可知，有些大学要求所有的学生都住在校园里为了让他们在上课在校园的时间更长。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中的“Off-campus students gain more real-world experience in areas like paying their own bills, finding renter’s insurance, cooking their own meals and negotiating or reviewing contracts. If students are choosing to live off campus, they should really think it through and talk to someone that lived off campus.(校外学生在支付自己的账单、为租房者找保险、自己做饭、谈判或审查合同等方面获得了更多的实际经验。)”可知，住在校外，学生要考虑支付自己的账单，找保险、自己做饭、协商或者审查合同等方面，结合下文中的“Do their homework and look at all the costs before they make that decision. Make sure, too, that they are choosing people that they can live with.(在做决定之前，先做足功课，看看所有的成本。同时也要确保他们选择了可以一起生活的人。)”可知，作者建议选择校外居住前要做足功课，考虑所有的成本以及确保选择了可以一起生活的人；由此可知，选择校外居住前需要考虑到方方面面的问题。故选C项。
【14题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线单词前的“To reduce off-campus costs(为了减少校外居住的成本)”以及划线单词后的“sometimes with four or five people in a two-bedroom house(有时四五个人住在一套两居室的房子里。)”可知，为了降低成本，有些学生选择在两室的卧房里住进四五个人，说明房子里住的人太多，由此可推断，划线单词overpack的意思应与“塞满或者挤满”意思相近。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据首段“First-year college students often are expected or required to live in dormitories. In the rest years, it’s usually up to those students to decide whether to live on or off campus.(大学一年级的学生通常被期望或要求住在宿舍里。在剩下的几年里，通常由这些学生决定是住在校内还是校外。)”可知，大学一年级的学生要求住在宿舍，但在接下来的几年里有学生决定住在校内还是校外，结合下文介绍的校内居住和校外住宿的利和弊，并提供了相关的建议可知，本文主要介绍的是关于学生在校内和校外住房之间选择的讨论；由此可知，题目“校内居住还是校外居住的选择”与本文内容相符，且概括了本文的主题，适合作为最佳标题。故选B项。
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Shared Reading is a unique experience and exposes us to great and varied literature. ____16____. Short stories, poems or novel extracts are read aloud within the social atmosphere of a group. Then people joining in shared reading share their thoughts and feelings on the text. Shared reading is especially beneficial to children. Here’re some benefits of shared reading.
Create a positive and supportive reading environment. When children and adults come together to read and explore a text, they develop a sense of community and a shared experience. ____17____. Besides, it can help build strong bonds and connections between readers.
____18____. During shared reading sessions, children are exposed to rich and varied words. By hearing fluent reading from adults, children can learn more new words. By sharing thoughts and feelings on the text, children develop a deeper understanding of the text. This approach helps them be active readers and learn more words.
Develop a lifelong love for books. As children observe the pleasure and value their adult counterparts place on reading, they are more likely to develop a lifelong love for books themselves. ____19____.
Promote social and emotional growth. During shared reading, children participate in discussions and share their thoughts and opinions. What’s more, they listen to others. As for them, it is of significance. ____20____. They gain confidence in their abilities to express their viewpoints and engage in meaningful conversations, skills that are vital for success in various aspects of life.
A. Learn more about the world
B. This can enhance their motivations to read
C. Expand vocabulary and comprehension skills
D. It allows people to discover more about themselves and others
E. It’s important for them to finish reading as many books as they can
F. They learn to express themselves effectively and respect the ideas of others
G. The affection can have a significant impact on their academic achievements
【答案】16. D 17. B 18. C 19. G 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了共享阅读的含义以及带来的好处。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Shared Reading is a unique experience and exposes us to great and varied literature.(共享阅读是一种独特的体验，让我们接触到伟大而多样的文学作品)”可知，上文提到了共享阅读让我们接触到伟大而多样的文学作品，可知本句承接上文继续说明共享阅读带来的好处。故D选项“它让人们更多地了解自己和他人”符合语境，故选D。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Create a positive and supportive reading environment. When children and adults come together to read and explore a text, they develop a sense of community and a shared experience.(创造一个积极和支持性的阅读环境。当孩子和成人一起阅读和探索一篇文章时，他们会产生一种社区意识和共同的体验)”可知，本句主要说明上文“孩子和成人一起阅读和探索一篇文章”所产生的积极结果。故B选项“这可以增强他们阅读的动机”符合语境，故选B。
【18题详解】
根据后文“During shared reading sessions, children are exposed to rich and varied words. By hearing fluent reading from adults, children can learn more new words. By sharing thoughts and feelings on the text, children develop a deeper understanding of the text. This approach helps them be active readers and learn more words.(在共享阅读课程中，孩子们接触到丰富多样的词汇。通过听大人流利的朗读，孩子们可以学到更多的新单词。通过分享对课文的想法和感受，孩子们对课文有了更深的理解。这种方法可以帮助他们成为积极的读者，学习更多的单词)”可知，本段主要说明了共享阅读可以扩大词汇量以及提升理解能力。故C选项“扩大词汇量和理解能力”符合语境，故选C。
【19题详解】
根据上文“Develop a lifelong love for books. As children observe the pleasure and value their adult counterparts place on reading, they are more likely to develop a lifelong love for books themselves.(培养对书籍的终身热爱。当孩子们观察到成人对阅读的乐趣和重视时，他们更有可能对书籍产生终身的热爱)”可知，上文提到了孩子们对书籍产生终身的热爱，本句为本段最后一句，故承接上文说明这种热爱的影响。故G选项“这种感情会对他们的学业成绩产生重大影响”符合语境，故选G。
【20题详解】
根据上文“Promote social and emotional growth. During shared reading, children participate in discussions and share their thoughts and opinions. What’s more, they listen to others. As for them, it is of significance.(促进社交和情感的成长。在共享阅读中，孩子们参与讨论，分享他们的想法和观点。更重要的是，他们倾听别人的意见。对他们来说，这是很重要的)”可知，上文提到了参与讨论对孩子很重要，可知本句承接上文，具体说明其重要性是如何体现的。故F选项“他们学会有效地表达自己，尊重他人的想法”符合语境，故选F。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dressed in a kachhad, a traditional Nepalese clothes, Umesh Balal walked into his meetings at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) on climate change in Dubai with a sense of determination.
Balal, who has physical disability, was there to publicly ____21____ inclusion of disability rights in the climate change conference, an aspect that he said has long been ____22____ by organizers of the world’s largest annual meeting on climate issues.
As a student, Balal was ____23____ about science and involved himself in research on environmental science. Those were his first few interactions that ____24____ the climate related issues to him. Being from a mountainous region, Balal ____25____ more about how climate change had ____26____ people there, which led him to develop climate anxiety.
The more Balan ____27____ himself to climate science, the more he learned about the impact of climate change. People with more resources have better chances of ____28____ the climate crisis. But the less developed countries, for the ____29____ communities, usually don’t have the same opportunities, which will push them further into the _____30_____
And it is even harder for people with _____31_____. Many people with disabilities in Nepal don’t have _____32_____ to proper education or opportunities for growth. As a result, they aren’t able to advocate for their rights.
In an interview, Balan said, “_____33_____, I am honored that I come from a supportive family, where I had a chance of good education which _____34_____ me to grow in life. This is what I _____35_____for others, to change the way they live their lives.”
21. A. control B. achieve C. support D. measure
22. A. ignored B. studied C. respected D. issued
23. A. anxious B. particular C. worried D. curious
24. A. sold B. lent C. introduced D. awarded
25. A. brought B. knew C. complained D. quarreled
26. A. affected B. prepared C. organized D. admitted
27. A. devoted B. changed C. limited D. helped
28. A. comparing with B. coping with C. differing from D. resulting from
29. A. warmer B. cleaner C. poorer D. quieter
30. A. confidence B. calmness C. honesty D. crisis
31. A. rights B. disabilities C. degrees D. advertisements
32. A. objection B. attention C. access D. gratitude
33. A. Fortunately B. Secretly C. Similarly D. Naturally
34. A. forced B. ordered C. warned D. allowed
35. A. occupy B. want C. cheer D. blame
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. C 25. B 26. A 27. A 28. B 29. C 30. D 31. B 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述了在迪拜举行的第28届联合国气候变化大会(COP28)上，穿着尼泊尔传统服装kachhad的乌梅什 巴拉尔(Umesh Balal)带着坚定的决心走进会场，公开支持将残疾人权利纳入气候变化会议。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Balal有身体残疾，他在那里公开支持将残疾人权利纳入气候变化会议，他说，长期以来，世界上最大的气候问题年度会议的组织者一直忽视了这一点。A. control控制；B. achieve获得；C. support支持；D. measure测量。根据“Balal, who has physical disability”可知，Balal有身体残疾，因此他在联合国气候大会上公开支持将残疾人权利纳入气候变化会议。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. ignored忽视；B. studied研究；C. respected尊重；D. issued发表。根据“was there to publicly ____1____ inclusion of disability rights in the climate change conference”和下文“As a result, they aren’t able to advocate for their rights.”可知，残疾人权利在世界上最大的气候问题年度会议一直被忽视。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：作为一名学生，Balal对科学充满好奇，并参与了环境科学的研究。A. anxious焦虑的；B. particular特殊的；C. worried担心的；D. curious好奇的。根据“involved himself in research on environmental science.”可知，Balal对科学感到好奇。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这是他最初几次互动，向他介绍了与气候有关的问题。A. sold卖；B. lent借出；C. introduced介绍；D. awarded授予。根据“involved himself in research on environmental science.”可知，参与环境科学的研究向他介绍了与气候有关的问题。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于来自山区，Balal更了解气候变化如何影响那里的人们，这使他产生了气候焦虑。A. brought带来；B. knew了解；C. complained抱怨；D. quarreled争吵。根据“Being from a mountainous region”可知，来自山区使他更了解气候变化如何影响那里的人们。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. affected影响；B. prepared准备；C. organized组织；D. admitted承认。根据“which led him to develop climate anxiety.”可知，气候变化影响到人们的生活，这使他产生了气候焦虑。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Balal越是致力于气候科学，他就越了解气候变化的影响。A. devoted致力；B. changed改变；C. limited限制；D. helped帮助。根据“himself to climate science”可知，Balal致力于气候科学。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：拥有更多资源的人更有可能应对气候危机。A. comparing with与……比较；B. coping with应对；C. differing from和……不同；D. resulting from由……引起。根据“People with more resources have better chances”可知，拥有更多资源的人更能应对气候危机。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但欠发达国家，对于较贫穷的社区来说，通常没有同样的机会，这将使他们进一步陷入危机。A. warmer更温暖的；B. cleaner更干净的；C. poorer更贫穷的；D. quieter更安静的。根据“But the less developed countries”可知，此处指较为贫穷的社区。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意同上。A. confidence自信；B. calmness冷静；C. honesty诚实；D. crisis危机。根据上文“People with more resources have better chances of ____8____ the climate crisis.”可知，此处是信息词crisis的词汇复现。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对于残疾人来说，这就更难了。A. rights权利；B. disabilities残疾；C. degrees程度；D. advertisements成就。根据“Many people with disabilities in Nepal don’t have ____12____ to proper education or opportunities for growth.”可知，此处指残疾人。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在尼泊尔，许多残疾人无法获得适当的教育或成长机会。A. objection反对；B. attention注意力；C. access机会；D. gratitude感激。根据“opportunities for growth”可知，此处指许多残疾人无法获得适当的教育，have access to为固定搭配，意为“有权使用”。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在一次采访中，Balal说：“幸运的是，我很荣幸我来自一个支持我的家庭，在那里我有机会接受良好的教育，这让我在生活中成长。”A. Fortunately幸运地；B. Secretly秘密地；C. Similarly相似地；D. Naturally自然地。根据“I am honored that I come from a supportive family,”可知，Babal得到家人支持，有机会接受良好的教育，是幸运的。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. forced强迫；B. ordered命令；C. warned警告；D. allowed允许。根据“I am honored that I come from a supportive family, where I had a chance of good education”可知，受到良好的教育允许Babal在生活中成长。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这就是我想为别人做的，改变他们的生活方式。A. occupy占据；B. want想要；C. cheer欢呼；D. blame责备。根据“to change the way they live their lives.”可知，改变他人的生活方式是Babal想做的事。故选B。
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。
An exhibition titled “Symbiosis of the Chinese Zodiac (生肖)” opened at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama on Dec.19 and would run until Jan.20.
Sally Huang, ____36____ Chinese Panamanian artist and a doctor of art from Beijing Normal University, presented thirteen paintings, ____37____ combined the freehand brushstrokes of traditional Chinese paintings with the beautiful colors of Latin America, and presented the zodiac animals. Also there were some sculptures of zodiac animals ____38____ display, which were created by Chinese artist Zhang Yong, graduating from the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
The exhibition was included in the project Painting Our Canals (运河), which ____39____ (sponsor) by the Beijing Culture and Arts Fund this year. The Beijing Culture and Arts Fund is a nonprofit fund ____40____ (found) by the Beijing Bureau of Culture and Tourism to provide support in the three major fields of stage art, cultural exchange ____41____ the cultivation (培养) of art talents.
The lead institution applying for the project was Beijing Normal University, ____42____ (feature) a series of events themed on the canal culture in both China and Panama, also inviting artists from both countries ____43____ (attend) the exhibition as well as hosting academic forums
The opening ceremony was joined by representatives from both countries, such as the Chinese ambassador to Panama and the vice-minister of culture in Panama.
The ambassador expressed some ____44____ (message) congratulating the artists in his speech, while emphasizing that China and Panama should work together to promote _____45_____ (globe) peace and development.
【答案】36. a 37. which
38. on 39. was sponsored
40. founded
41. and 42. featuring
43. to attend
44. messages
45. global
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了12月19日，一场名为“十二生肖共生”的展览在巴拿马托库门国际机场开幕，将持续到1月20日，该展出上既有用来呈现十二生肖的十三幅画作，也有十二生肖雕塑。该展览被列入今年由北京文化艺术基金主办的“画我们的运河”项目，由北京师范大学牵头申请，并邀请中国驻巴拿马大使发表致辞演讲。
【36题详解】
考查不定冠词。句意：中国巴拿马艺术家、北京师范大学艺术博士Sally Huang献上十三幅画作，将中国传统绘画的写意笔触与拉丁美洲美丽的色彩相结合，呈现了十二生肖。artist为可数名词单词，此处表泛指，应用不定冠词修饰，Chinese是发音为辅音音素开头的单词，应是用“a”。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：中国巴拿马艺术家、北京师范大学艺术博士Sally Huang献上十三幅画作，将中国传统绘画的写意笔触与拉丁美洲美丽的色彩相结合，呈现了十二生肖。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词thirteen paintings，关系词替代先行词在从句中在主语，用关系代词which引导从句。故填which。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：展出的还有毕业于中央美术学院的中国艺术家Zhang Yong的十二生肖雕塑。分析可知，“on display”，固定短语，意为“展览，正在展览中”。故填on。
【39题详解】
考查时态语态。句意：该展览是今年由北京文化艺术基金会赞助的“画我们的运河”项目的一部分。空处为非限制性定语从句的谓语动词，关系代词which作主语，与谓语sponsor构成被动关系，根据后文this year可知为一般过去时的被动语态，谓语用单数。故填was sponsored。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：北京文化艺术基金是由北京市文化和旅游局设立的非营利性基金，旨在为舞台艺术、文化交流和艺术人才培养三大领域提供支持。分析句子结构可知，“found(成立)”与a nonprofit fund之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式作定语。故填founded。
【41题详解】
考查并列连词。句意：北京文化艺术基金是由北京市文化和旅游局设立的非营利性基金，旨在为舞台艺术、文化交流和艺术人才培养三大领域提供支持。分析可知，空后名词短语“the cultivation of art talents(艺术人才的培养)”与之前“stage art(舞台艺术)”，“cultural exchange(文化交流)”为并列关系，用并列连词and连接。故填and。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：申请该项目的牵头机构是北京师范大学，举办了一系列以中国和巴拿马运河文化为主题的活动，并邀请两国艺术家参加展览和举办学术论坛。分析句子结构可知，“feature”与主语“The lead institution (牵头机构)”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式作状语。故填featuring。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：申请该项目的牵头机构是北京师范大学，举办了一系列以中国和巴拿马运河文化为主题的活动，并邀请两国艺术家参加展览和举办学术论坛。分析可知，“invite sb. to do sth”，固定短语，意为“邀请某人做某事”，动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to attend。
【44题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：大使在讲话中向艺术家们表示了祝贺，同时强调中国和巴拿马应该共同努力，促进世界和平与发展。分析可知，message是可数名词，“some”之后接可数名词复数形式。故填messages。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：大使在讲话中向艺术家们表示了祝贺，同时强调中国和巴拿马应该共同努力，促进世界和平与发展。分析可知，这里应是形容词作定语，修饰名词短语“peace and development”，“globe”动词，意为“地球”，其形容词形式为“global(全球的，全世界的)”。故填global。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 你校英文报正在组织以“The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue”为主题的征稿活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.你印象最深刻的中华美德；
2.具有该美德的人及事迹；
3.对你的影响或启示。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue
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【答案】 The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue
As the saying goes, honesty is the best policy. So the most impressive Chinese virtue for me is honesty.
My friend Lily has this kind virtue. She always observes regulations. Once she could have achieved higher marks if she had cheated in the exam, but she chose not to. I am proud of what she did. From her, I learn that honesty matters. It means telling the truth and being fair in act, which can be of great benefit to us. Not only does it make us happy, but it also gains us respect.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue”为主题，写一篇短文向你校英文报投稿，内容包括：1.你印象最深刻的中华美德；2.具有该美德的人及事迹；3.对你的影响或启示。
【详解】1.词汇积累
遵守：observe→obey
取得：achieve→get
重要：matter→be important
非常有利的：of great benefit→very beneficial
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：My friend Lily has this kind virtue. She always observes regulations.
拓展句：My friend Lily has this kind virtue, who always observes regulations.
【点睛】【高分句型1】It means telling the truth and being fair in act, which can be of great benefit to us.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Not only does it make us happy, but it also gains us respect.(运用了not only...but also连接句子时，not only位于句首，该部分用部分倒装)
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。
Paul’s old clock was supposed to wake him up at six in the morning of August tenth, but, unfortunately, the hour hand stopped in the early hours again. Instead, Paul was awoken by the noisy breakfast-table talk of the Stephen brothers next door.
“Now. I’ve won the National Poetry Creative Award!” the older brother shouted loudly.
“You have to do the housework for the coming whole week!”
“Okay,” the younger responded unwillingly.
Paul rushed down the stairs of his apartment to the news kiosk (报刊亭) by the street in his pajamas. Among the crowd of the seven o’clock Los Angeles, he was unique, in a funny manner, like a clown escaped from a circus group. Despite that, he caught the eyes of nobody. He threw a few coins into the glass jar and then grabbed the newspaper from the old kiosk owner. His behavior didn’t frighten the old woman-he was the most loyal customer of her store for the past few years.
Paul liked to invent something, and he was fond of literature and had been dreaming of becoming an editor. He skimmed through the annual nomination (提名) on the front page of the newspaper, the brightness in his eyes turned less bright as he moved down the list of names, which eventually faded when he reached the end. He lifted his sight from the newspaper and started staring at the kiosk owner dully (无精打采地), an expression similar to that when he arrived. The old woman sighed-she was so accustomed to this lifeless look on his face but had prayed to see something new every August.
“Bad luck”, with this, Paul slid away rapidly. When approaching the corner of the street, he narrowly knocked down an old gentleman, the kiosk owner’s husband, Arthur, who once was a chief editor of a local famous magazine and now he was retired.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
After hearing what his wife said about Paul, Arthur decided to give him a hand.
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One morning of next year’s August, with the magazine he had edited in hand, Paul stood beside the news kiosk nervously to sell it.
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【答案】After hearing what his wife said about Paul, Arthur decided to give him a hand. Then he turned and rushed to keep up with Paul. Although being out of breath, Arthur explained what he wanted to do to Paul and encouraged him to continue to persist. Paul accepted his help. With Arthur’s valuable advice and great support, Paul became confident and edited his own magazine for teens, named Super Inventor, which encouraged teens to make full use of their imagination and potential to make contribution to society.
One morning of next year’s August, with the magazine he had edited in hand, Paul stood beside the news kiosk nervously to sell it. “You just need that tiny bit of patience,” the kiosk owner comforted him. Together with the help of Arthur, Paul made great effort to introduce his magazine to the passers-by. Shortly after, many people were attracted by the beautiful cover of Paul’s magazine and crowed around. Within two hours, all his magazines were sold out. Paul said thanks again and again to Arthur, “It is your persistence and abilities that matter a lot.” Arthur patted Paul on his shoulder.
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了Paul喜欢文学，一直梦想成为一名编辑，但是报纸头版上的年度提名名单总是没有自己。他是报亭老板的忠实顾客，老板的丈夫Arthur，曾经是当地一家著名杂志的主编，现在已经退休了。在听过老板对Paul的评价后，决定帮助他。在Arthur宝贵建议和大力支持下，Paul变得自信起来，并编辑了自己的青少年杂志《超级发明家》，并且最终Paul成功卖出了自己编写的杂志。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“听了妻子对Paul的评价后，Arthur决定帮他一把。”可知，第一段可描写Arthur帮助Paul的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“第二年8月的一个早晨，Paul手里拿着他编辑过的杂志，紧张地站在报刊亭旁准备出售。”可知，第二段可描写Paul成功卖出自己编写的杂志的经过。
2.续写线索：Authur鼓励Paul坚持——Paul接受Arthur帮助——Paul编写杂志——报亭老板安慰Paul——Paul介绍自己的杂志——成功卖出杂志——Paul对Arthur表示感谢
3.词汇激活
行为类
①坚持：persist/insist on
②充分利用：make full use of/take advantage of
③吸引：attract/appeal to
情绪类
①鼓励某人做某事：encourage sb to do sth./inspire sb. to do sth.
②说感谢：say thanks/express gratitude
【点睛】[高分句型1]
With Arthur’s valuable advice and great support, Paul became confident and edited his own magazine for teens, named Super Inventor, which encouraged teens to make full use of their imagination and potential to make contribution to society.（运用了which引导非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2]
Although being out of breath, Arthur explained what he wanted to do to Paul and encouraged him to continue to persist.（运用了what引导宾语从句）湖南高二年级期末联合考试
英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(共两节，满分30分)
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节 (共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有 10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What is the man probably going to do
A. Go to the hospital. B. Return some books. C. Buy some magazines.
2 On which day does the woman like to go to the zoo
A. Friday. B. Saturday. C. Sunday.
3. Where is Jennifer working now
A. In a drugstore. B. In a hospital. C. In a college.
4. When will the flight arrive
A. At 2:30 pm. B. At 1:30 pm. C. At 1:00 pm.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The book is boring.
B. The man needs to finish the book.
C. The man should check with his professor.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. What did the man do last Saturday
A. He studied a lot. B. He joined a club. C. He went camping.
7. Why do people join “Flash Play”
A. To earn money. B. To play sports inside. C. To make friends.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter
A. She needs to put off her test.
B. She has to give up her travel plan.
C. She wants to visit another city.
9. What does Diana want Peter to do
A. Help her with her study.
B. Teach a geography lesson.
C. Take a book to her friend.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. In New Orleans. B. In Memphis. C. In Boston.
11. What does the boy think of skiing in the front yard
A. It is unsafe. B. It is popular. C. It is uninteresting.
12. How does the girl know so much about the snow
A. She grew up in a cold area.
B. She learned about it from her mother.
C. She spent every winter in the mountains.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
13. What is the woman
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A student.
14. What is the woman doing
A. Giving a class. B. Making a survey. C. Going shopping.
15. How many hours a week does the man work
A. About 50. B. About 40. C. About 14.
16. What does the man spend three hours doing per week
A. Talking to friends. B. Talking to the family. C. Reading.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood
A. Touring France. B. Painting pictures. C. Playing outdoors.
18. What did John do soon after he moved to the US
A. He did business. B. He studied biology. C. He worked on a farm.
19. Why did John initially go hunting
A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.
20. What are the main objects of John’s works
A. American birds. B. Human behaviors. C. Family members.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节 (共 15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Bristol Old Vic
When the Theatre Royal (now Bristol Old Vic) was built, electricity hadn’t been discovered. For over 250 years the people who have owned, worked inside and visited the theatre have kept records about their activity. These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you’ll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day. Here are some of them.
BEGINNING
In 1764 businessmen Alexander Edgar and Thomas Symons suggested building a new theatre between Baldwin Street and the back of Coopers’ Hall in King Street. The estimated cost was f2, 000 to be split among 40 subscribers, but the building work cost more than expected. Owning shares allowed them to influence decisions about the theatre.
SILVER TICKET
Each of the original Bristol Old Vic shareholders was given a silver ticket that promised sight of any performance held at the theatre. As the holders were clever businessmen, they insisted that the silver tickets could be loaned or traded. This enabled them to make some extra money but made it extremely difficult for the theatre managers to keep track of who was allowed to see shows for free.
250TH BIRTHDAY
In May 2016, the theatre celebrated its 250th birthday! As the oldest continuously-working theatre in the English-speaking world, it deserved a proper party, so Bristol-based Limbic Cinema was hired to create a film of the theatre’s historical highlights which was projected (放映) onto the theatre itself.
1. Where can you find the three mentioned documents
A. At Baldwin Street.
B. At Coopers’ Hall in King Street.
C. At the University of Bristol Theatre Collection.
D. At Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
2. How was the theatre’s 250th birthday celebrated
A. By making a film projected in theatres across England.
B. By building Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
C. By releasing silver ticket in memory of the birthday.
D. By creating a film about its history.
3. What’s the purpose of the text
A. To introduce some information of Bristol Old Vic.
B. To change people’s view on Bristol Old Vic.
C. To recommend a movie related to the theatre.
D. To compare the theatre and others.
B
On March 1 Dr. Joseph Dituri began a project to stay for 100 days at a special hotel called Jules’s Undersea Lodge 30 feet under the ocean surface in a conservation area in Key Largo.
The farther you go below the ocean’s surface, the greater the pressure. Dr. Dituri wanted to learn how this pressure would affect the human body over time. He believes that high pressure could help people live longer and stay healthier as they get older. It could also help doctors treat different medical problems, including brain injuries.
While he was living underwater, Dr. Dituri stayed busy. He often exercised in the morning. He kept teaching his college classes virtually and had online chats with over 5, 500 students from 15 different countries. He also worked with ocean experts to figure out ways to preserve the ocean. He even had a number of visitors who dove down to spend a little time with him.
On June 9, Dr. Dituri returned to the surface with a new world record, beating the old record of 73 days. Many friends, family, and other supporters were there to greet him and celebrate his success. Doctors quickly checked him out to make sure he was okay.
Actually, Dr. Dituri went through several big changes. For one thing, he became 1. 3 centimeters shorter during his time in the higher undersea pressure. Sleeping much better, his health greatly improved in a couple of ways. Dr. Dituri and his team plan to study the information they collected during the project. In November, Dr. Dituri will speak at an important medical meeting in Scotland about the discoveries the scientists made during the project.
Dr. Dituri says his favorite part of the project was talking with young people. “Who knows ” he said. “Maybe one day, one of them will come. back and break the record we just set. My greatest hope is that I have inspired a new generation of explorers and researchers to push past all boundaries.
4. What is Jules’s Undersea Lodge special for
A. Its convenience. B. Its reputation. C. Its location D. Its luxuriousness.
5. Why did Dr. Dituri decide to stay long in the hotel
A. To treat his brain injuries. B. To live longer and healthier.
C To deal with medical problems. D. To test one of his academic ideas.
6. Which statement best describes Dr. Dituri’s undersea life
A. He kept a daily routine almost as usual.
B. He was busy with medical experiments.
C. He led a dull life separated from the others.
D. He set a world record of living 73 days underwater.
7. What does Dr. Dituri wish young people to do
A. Communicate more with him. B. Explore the unknown bravely.
C. Study the information of the project. D. Meet at the conference in Scotland.
C
Health organizations such as the UK’s national health services recommend that adults take 10 micrograms, or 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day, while the National Institutes of Health advise that most adults take 600 IU, with both bodies cautioning against taking more than 4,000 IU per day. Having too much vitamin D can cause a build-up of calcium (钙) in the blood, leading to symptoms such as nausea and kidney stones.
But Patrick J. LaRiccia at the University of Pennsylvania and his colleagues recently found that a daily dose (一剂) of 5,000 IU may reduce the risk of influenza-like symptoms. They wondered whether this higher-than-recommended dosage may also have other positive effects.
So the team asked 196 adults to take 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 every day for about nine months. The adults, aged 47 on average, were aware of the dose they were having. The researchers also analyzed the data of more than 1,900 people who weren’t given the 5,000 IU daily dose of vitamin D. However, they were free to take vitamin D supplements if they wished. Towards the end of the study, across this group, the average reported dose was 1,318 IU and the average age was 50.
Over 10 months those on the 5,000 IU dose had a lower risk of being hospitalized due to any cause, and they had to visit the emergency room or be admitted to intensive care less than people in the other group. No participants reported side effects.
However, LaRiccia says the team can’t rule out the age difference as a possible cause of these results, with those in the high-dose group potentially avoiding hospital because they were on average three years younger. The nationalities of people in the two groups also differed, with fewer Hispanic and Latino people in the high-dose group, which may have affected the results.
“The findings are promising, but the study was relatively small and the study period was too short to monitor any long-term safety issues of such a high daily dose of vitamin D,” says JoAnn Manson at Harvard University.
8. How much vitamin D does National Institutes of Health recommend us to take daily
A. At least 10 IU. B. Less than 400 IU. C. Roughly 600 IU. D. Over 4,000 IU.
9. How did the team carry out the study
A. By explaining the phenomenon. B. By referring to previous data.
C. By using supporting examples. D. By comparing and analyzing.
10. How many factors may have affected the results according to LaRiccia
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
11. What is JoAnn Manson’s attitude towards the study
A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Favorable. D. Uncertain.
D
First-year college students often are expected or required to live in dormitories. In the rest years, it’s usually up to those students to decide whether to live on or off campus.
But some schools don’t provide an option and require four years of on-campus living for full-time students. Living on campus has been shown to increase retention (保留) and attendance rates among freshman and second-year students, according to a 2021 report. There are exceptions, however. At some colleges, students may be freed from the requirement if they are, for instance, commuters (通勤生), fifth-year seniors, at least 23 years of age or legally married.
Residential housing at colleges is not limited to shared rooms and bathrooms. Alternatives include flats, apartments, Greek houses or living-learning communities for students with shared interests. On-campus students also have access to services and resources such as residence life staff who can help if a housing issue arises. When students live in a community, they are forced to live with different people, learn more about themselves and about the others, and tell each other their stories.
On the other hand, off-campus living provides students with more independence, as they are not constrained by school housing policies. Off-campus students gain more real-world experience in areas like paying their own bills, finding renter’s insurance, cooking their own meals and negotiating or reviewing contracts. If students are choosing to live off campus, they should really think it through and talk to someone that lived off campus. Do their homework and look at all the costs before they make that decision. Make sure, too, that they are choosing people that they can live with.
At first glance, off-campus housing can appear less expensive. But the additional expenses outside of rent — like utilities, groceries, Internet access, cable and furniture — are often overlooked. To reduce off-campus costs, some students choose to overpack houses or apartments, sometimes with four or five people in a two-bedroom house. Unlike off-campus housing, the total cost of living on campus is typically all-inclusive, coveting rent, utilities, furniture, Wi-Fi and a meal plan.
12. Why do some colleges require all the students to live on campus
A. To keep them stay longer on campus for classes.
B. To make sure all students can live in shared rooms.
C. To make as much profit as possible for the colleges.
D. To monitor all of their students as easily as possible.
13. What should students do before living off campus
A. They should find someone to take care of them.
B. They should fully develop the ability to live alone.
C. They should learn all aspects of off-campus living.
D. They should seek accommodation through an agent.
14. What does the underlined word “overpack” in the last paragraph mean
A. Overlook. B. Overconsume. C. Overestimate. D. Overload.
15. What is the best title for the text
A. Residential Housing At Different Colleges
B. Choice Between Housing On Or Off Campus
C. Accommodation Situation For College Students
D. Different Living Experience On Or Off Campus
第二节 (共5小题;每小题2.5分,满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Shared Reading is a unique experience and exposes us to great and varied literature. ____16____. Short stories, poems or novel extracts are read aloud within the social atmosphere of a group. Then people joining in shared reading share their thoughts and feelings on the text. Shared reading is especially beneficial to children. Here’re some benefits of shared reading.
Create a positive and supportive reading environment. When children and adults come together to read and explore a text, they develop a sense of community and a shared experience. ____17____. Besides, it can help build strong bonds and connections between readers.
____18____. During shared reading sessions, children are exposed to rich and varied words. By hearing fluent reading from adults, children can learn more new words. By sharing thoughts and feelings on the text, children develop a deeper understanding of the text. This approach helps them be active readers and learn more words.
Develop a lifelong love for books. As children observe the pleasure and value their adult counterparts place on reading, they are more likely to develop a lifelong love for books themselves. ____19____.
Promote social and emotional growth. During shared reading, children participate in discussions and share their thoughts and opinions. What’s more, they listen to others. As for them, it is of significance. ____20____. They gain confidence in their abilities to express their viewpoints and engage in meaningful conversations, skills that are vital for success in various aspects of life.
A. Learn more about the world
B. This can enhance their motivations to read
C. Expand vocabulary and comprehension skills
D. It allows people to discover more about themselves and others
E. It’s important for them to finish reading as many books as they can
F. They learn to express themselves effectively and respect the ideas of others
G. The affection can have a significant impact on their academic achievements
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15 小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dressed in a kachhad, a traditional Nepalese clothes, Umesh Balal walked into his meetings at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) on climate change in Dubai with a sense of determination.
Balal, who has physical disability, was there to publicly ____21____ inclusion of disability rights in the climate change conference, an aspect that he said has long been ____22____ by organizers of the world’s largest annual meeting on climate issues.
As a student, Balal was ____23____ about science and involved himself in research on environmental science. Those were his first few interactions that ____24____ the climate related issues to him. Being from a mountainous region, Balal ____25____ more about how climate change had ____26____ people there, which led him to develop climate anxiety.
The more Balan ____27____ himself to climate science, the more he learned about the impact of climate change. People with more resources have better chances of ____28____ the climate crisis. But the less developed countries, for the ____29____ communities, usually don’t have the same opportunities, which will push them further into the _____30_____
And it is even harder for people with _____31_____. Many people with disabilities in Nepal don’t have _____32_____ to proper education or opportunities for growth. As a result, they aren’t able to advocate for their rights.
In an interview, Balan said, “_____33_____, I am honored that I come from a supportive family, where I had a chance of good education which _____34_____ me to grow in life. This is what I _____35_____for others, to change the way they live their lives.”
21. A. control B. achieve C. support D. measure
22 A. ignored B. studied C. respected D. issued
23. A. anxious B. particular C. worried D. curious
24. A. sold B. lent C. introduced D. awarded
25. A. brought B. knew C. complained D. quarreled
26. A. affected B. prepared C. organized D. admitted
27. A. devoted B. changed C. limited D. helped
28. A. comparing with B. coping with C. differing from D. resulting from
29. A. warmer B. cleaner C. poorer D. quieter
30. A. confidence B. calmness C. honesty D. crisis
31. A. rights B. disabilities C. degrees D. advertisements
32. A. objection B. attention C. access D. gratitude
33. A. Fortunately B. Secretly C. Similarly D. Naturally
34. A. forced B. ordered C. warned D. allowed
35. A. occupy B. want C. cheer D. blame
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。
An exhibition titled “Symbiosis of the Chinese Zodiac (生肖)” opened at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama on Dec.19 and would run until Jan.20.
Sally Huang, ____36____ Chinese Panamanian artist and a doctor of art from Beijing Normal University, presented thirteen paintings, ____37____ combined the freehand brushstrokes of traditional Chinese paintings with the beautiful colors of Latin America, and presented the zodiac animals. Also there were some sculptures of zodiac animals ____38____ display, which were created by Chinese artist Zhang Yong, graduating from the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
The exhibition was included in the project Painting Our Canals (运河), which ____39____ (sponsor) by the Beijing Culture and Arts Fund this year. The Beijing Culture and Arts Fund is a nonprofit fund ____40____ (found) by the Beijing Bureau of Culture and Tourism to provide support in the three major fields of stage art, cultural exchange ____41____ the cultivation (培养) of art talents.
The lead institution applying for the project was Beijing Normal University, ____42____ (feature) a series of events themed on the canal culture in both China and Panama, also inviting artists from both countries ____43____ (attend) the exhibition as well as hosting academic forums
The opening ceremony was joined by representatives from both countries, such as the Chinese ambassador to Panama and the vice-minister of culture in Panama.
The ambassador expressed some ____44____ (message) congratulating the artists in his speech, while emphasizing that China and Panama should work together to promote _____45_____ (globe) peace and development.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 你校英文报正在组织以“The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue”为主题的征稿活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1.你印象最深刻的中华美德；
2.具有该美德的人及事迹；
3.对你的影响或启示。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The Most Impressive Chinese Virtue
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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。
Paul’s old clock was supposed to wake him up at six in the morning of August tenth, but, unfortunately, the hour hand stopped in the early hours again. Instead, Paul was awoken by the noisy breakfast-table talk of the Stephen brothers next door.
“Now. I’ve won the National Poetry Creative Award!” the older brother shouted loudly.
“You have to do the housework for the coming whole week!”
“Okay,” the younger responded unwillingly.
Paul rushed down the stairs of his apartment to the news kiosk (报刊亭) by the street in his pajamas. Among the crowd of the seven o’clock Los Angeles, he was unique, in a funny manner, like a clown escaped from a circus group. Despite that, he caught the eyes of nobody. He threw a few coins into the glass jar and then grabbed the newspaper from the old kiosk owner. His behavior didn’t frighten the old woman-he was the most loyal customer of her store for the past few years.
Paul liked to invent something, and he was fond of literature and had been dreaming of becoming an editor. He skimmed through the annual nomination (提名) on the front page of the newspaper, the brightness in his eyes turned less bright as he moved down the list of names, which eventually faded when he reached the end. He lifted his sight from the newspaper and started staring at the kiosk owner dully (无精打采地), an expression similar to that when he arrived. The old woman sighed-she was so accustomed to this lifeless look on his face but had prayed to see something new every August.
“Bad luck”, with this, Paul slid away rapidly. When approaching the corner of the street, he narrowly knocked down an old gentleman, the kiosk owner’s husband, Arthur, who once was a chief editor of a local famous magazine and now he was retired.
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作答。
After hearing what his wife said about Paul, Arthur decided to give him a hand.
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One morning of next year’s August, with the magazine he had edited in hand, Paul stood beside the news kiosk nervously to sell it.
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