宁夏育才中学2023-2024学年第一学期
高二年级期末考试英语试卷
(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟)
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. How often does the woman go to the gym
A. Twice a month. B. Twice a week. C. Four times a week.
2. What will the woman probably do this afternoon
A. Have a drink. B. Stay indoors. C. Go for a walk.
3. What does the woman do
A. A police officer. B. A ticket seller. C. A driver.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Jenny’s workmates. B. Jenny’s company. C. Jenny’s stories.
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a phone shop. B. In a bookstore. C. In the library.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
6. What is Tom doing now
A. Playing computer games. B. Doing some laundry. C. Choosing a present.
7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man in the end
A. Impatient. B. Doubtful. C. Approving.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. How will the speakers inform the customers
A. By phone. B. By mail. C. By email.
9. What relation is Jane to the man probably
A. His customer. B. His workmate. C. His wife.
10. What are the customers expected to do
A. Give a reply to the email.
B. Offer their phone numbers.
C. Get familiar with other attendants.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What happened at the man’s dinner with his host family
A. He forgot to introduce himself.
B. He called the host by the wrong name.
C. He whispered to someone.
12. How did the man deal with the situation
A. He apologized for his behavior.
B. He said nothing about it.
C. He made a joke of himself.
13. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Helpful. B. Embarrassed. C. Grateful.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Customer and house agent. B. Brother and sister. C. Schoolmates.
15. What do we know about the first flat on the list
A. It’s on a quiet street.
B. It’s a mile away from the university.
C. Its price is over the woman’s budget.
16. What does the woman want to do next
A. Book the second flat at once.
B. Go to see the second flat soon.
C. Meet the man in 20 minutes.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What do bees do when they need to relax
A. Fly all day. B. Make honey. C. Play with balls.
18. How many choices did the bees have in the experiment
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
19 What kind of treat could the bees get
A. A sugary treat. B. A special treat. C. A flowery treat.
20. What can we infer from what the researcher said
A. Bees are more thoughtful.
B. Bees are more hardworking.
C. Bees are hard to get along with.
第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Wanting to take a break from big city life These hidden gems (宝石)provide a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of big cities and immerse oneself in the beauty of these lesser-known destinations.
Shirakawa-go, Japan
This picturesque village is located in the Gifu Prefecture and is known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. These unique buildings feature steep roofs that resemble hands in prayer, which is why Shirakawa-go was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. During wintertime, the village transforms into a winter wonderland, with the snow-covered thatched roofs creating a magical atmosphere.
Paraty, Brazil
Situated on Brazil’s Costa Verde, Paraty is a charming bayside town that offers a relaxing and laid-back atmosphere. The town is renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture, which is beautifully complemented by palm trees and colorful boats in the harbor. Paraty is also a gateway to nearby deserted island beaches, making it a perfect destination for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Old San Juan, US
As the historic heart of Puerto Rico’s capital city, Old San Juan is a treasure trove of rich history and cultural heritage. The entire area is a National Heritage Site, with its colorful buildings, cobblestone streets, and Spanish colonial architecture adding to its charm. Visitors can explore historic forts, stroll along the city walls, and indulge in delicious Puerto Rican cuisine.
Sakrisoy & Reine, Norway
These remote fishing villages are located in the Lofoten archipelago in northern Norway. Although reaching them may require some effort, the journey is worth it for the breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine fjords, Sakrisoy and Reine offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and even witnessing the mesmerizing Northern Lights.
1. For what was Shirakawa-go selected a UNESCO World Heritage site
A. Its rich history. B. Its magic scent.
C. Its ideal community, D. Its unique architecture.
2. Which is a common feature of Paraty and Old San Juan
A. Being the capital city. B. Lying in the United States.
C. Having colonial buildings. D. Owning industrial landscapes.
3. Which destination is hard to reach according to the author
A. Shirakawa-go, Japan B. Paraty, Brazil
C. Old San Juan, US D. Sakrisoy &Reine, Norway
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个旅游目的地的情况以及特色。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“These unique buildings feature steep roofs that resemble hands in prayer, which is why Shirakawa-go was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. (这些独特的建筑有陡峭的屋顶，就像祈祷的手一样，这就是白川古被联合国教科文组织列入世界遗产名录的原因。)”可知，白川乡被列入联合国教科文组织世界遗产名录是因为它的独特的建筑。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“The town is renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture, which is beautifully complemented by palm trees and colorful boats in the harbor. (该镇以其保存完好的殖民时期建筑而闻名，这些建筑与棕榈树和港口五颜六色的船只相得益彰。)”以及倒数第二段“The entire area is a National Heritage Site, with its colorful buildings, cobblestone streets, and Spanish colonial architecture adding to its charm. (整个地区都是国家遗产，其色彩缤纷的建筑，鹅卵石街道和西班牙殖民建筑增添了它的魅力。)”可知，Paraty和Old San Juan都有殖民地建筑。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Although reaching them may require some effort, the journey is worth it for the breathtaking scenery. (虽然到达那里可能需要一些努力，但这段旅程值得欣赏令人惊叹的风景。)”可知，Sakrisoy & Reine, Norway的目的地很难到达。故选D。
B
I was hurrying to our basketball game one morning when Hillary Barnes, the most popular girl, in school, stopped me. “Are you the twin who won the art competition ” she asked.
“No, that’s Christine. I’m Katie.” I said.
We were not identical twins; we looked quite different. She could defeat Snow White in a beauty contest! Compared to Christine, I felt like one of Cinderella’s stepsisters.
One Saturday Christine gave me a painting lesson because I was always attempting to be artistic too. But I knocked over the vase of flowers, spilling water onto Christine’s painting. Instead of becoming angry, though, she turned the whole mess into a dreamy masterpiece(杰作). You could look at it five different ways and see five different things. With this brilliant creation, she won First Prize in the art competition. I really envied her, but I knew it wasn’t her fault and I was the one with wild, unmanageable hair and no talent.
Joining Christine’s basketball team was my latest effort to be like her.
On the way to the gym, I’d made up my mind to give my best performance in that day’s game. I made preparations with great enthusiasm. “Christine, here!” I tossed her a ball. But it was too high, she leapt for it, it slipped through her fingers and crashed into the tape recorder that was used to play the national anthem before each game.
I muttered apologies as I picked up the broken pieces of the recorder. Coach looked at the mess and asked, “How are we going to play the song now ”
Christine suggested, “Let Katie sing it! She’s always singing at home.”
Coach asked. “Would you ” I found myself nodding.
Coach announced the national anthem and everyone stood. Standing before a microphone, I looked up to the flag. The notes seemed to flow from deep inside me, and my voice was steady and clear. When I finished, the gym was silent. Then it was filled with applause. As the game started, teammates patted my back and gave me the “thumbs up” sign. Laura Jamison said. “You should try out for the school musical!” I Nodded and said that I might.
The next morning Hillary Barnes stopped me in the hallway and asked, “Are you the twin who sings ”
“Yes, that’s me,” I answered, grinning(露齿笑) as I walked to class.
4. Why does the author use “Snow White” and “Cinderella’s stepsisters”
A. To show why Christine could win the art competition.
B. To show how dissimilar the twins were in appearance.
C. C. To show who was the most popular girl at school.
D. To show what the twins characters like.
5. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. Christine was unpleasant to her sister.
B. Katie showed a lot of ability in painting too.
C. The masterpiece was painted by the two sisters.
D. Katie took a reasonably balanced view of her sister.
6. For what did Christine recommend Katie for the national anthem
A. Because she would like to help the coach.
B. Because she thought Katie should be punished.
C. Because she knew perfectly well what Katie had a gift for.
D. Because she wanted to repair the damage she had caused.
7. What is the best title of the story
A. People Are Talented in Different Ways.
B. Bad Situations Help to Become Popular.
C. People Should Always Be Nice to Others.
D. Unsuccessful Attempts Are Well Worth The Effort.
【答案】4. B 5. D 6. C 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要通过讲述一对双胞胎的故事，说明人们有不同的天赋。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“We were not identical twins; we looked quite different. She could defeat Snow White in a beauty contest! Compared to Christine, I felt like one of Cinderella’s stepsisters. (我们不是同卵双胞胎；我们看起来很不一样。她可以在选美比赛中击败白雪公主！和克莉丝汀相比，我感觉自己像是灰姑娘的继姐妹)”可知，作者使用“白雪公主”和“灰姑娘的继姐妹”为了说明这对双胞胎在外表上很不一样。故选B。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“You could look at it five different ways and see five different things. With this brilliant creation, she won First Prize in the art competition. I really envied her, but I knew it wasn’t her fault and I was the one with wild, unmanageable hair and no talent. (你可以用五种不同的方式来看待它，看到五种不同的东西。凭借这一精彩的创作，她获得了艺术竞赛一等奖。我真的很羡慕她，但我知道这不是她的错，我是那个头发蓬乱、难以驾驭、毫无才华的人)”可知，凯蒂对她姐姐的看法相当平衡。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第八段“Christine suggested, “Let Katie sing it! She’s always singing at home.”(克莉丝汀建议：“让凯蒂唱吧！她总是在家唱歌。”)”可知，克莉丝汀推荐凯蒂唱国歌是因为她非常清楚凯蒂有什么天赋。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“I was hurrying to our basketball game one morning when Hillary Barnes, the most popular girl, in school, stopped me. “Are you the twin who won the art competition ” she asked.( 一天早上，我正赶去看篮球赛，学校里最受欢迎的女孩希拉里·巴恩斯拦住了我。她问道：“你是双胞胎中赢得艺术比赛的吗？”)”，第二段““No, that’s Christine. I’m Katie.” I said.( “不，那是克莉丝汀。我是凯蒂。”我说。)”和第八段“Christine suggested, “Let Katie sing it! She’s always singing at home.”(克莉丝汀建议：“让凯蒂唱吧！她总是在家唱歌。”)”可知，这篇文章主要介绍即使是双胞胎，也各自有各自的天赋。故选A。
C
Scientists have discovered how plants manage to live alongside each other in places that are dark and shady. Plants in the deep darkness of a thick forest, where natural supplies are not very great in amount, wont attempt to top their neighbors in growth as those in moderate (中度的) shade do. In deep shade conditions, it would be a waste of energy and harmful to survival because green shoots would never be able to top their larger neighbors in growth.
So how do plants prevent such growth in deep shade conditions The arcanum lies in the clocks inside them, say scientists from the John Innes Centre and the University of Bristol.
They have discovered that when plants notice deep shade, this changes the expression of genes in certain parts of the circadian clock (昼夜节律时钟) — the internal daily timer found in plants and other living things. These clock components perform an additional role in preventing plants from lengthening and overtopping neighbors.
The work identifies a previously unknown role of the circadian clock in controlling plant development, and the findings may have possible effects on both natural plant populations and crops. Professor Antony Dodd of the John Innes Centre said, “The biological clock of plants plays a big part in their development and fitness. This work casts new light on a new role of the circadian clock in adapting plants to competition with other plants in their environments.” “It also gives us new insights into how plants adapt to very deep shade, where resources are very limited,” said Professor Kerry Franklin at the University of Bristol.
This work provides evidence for the stability of the circadian clock in stressful environments, and information that may be useful in developing new generations of crops in a challenging climate.
8. What do plants normally do in moderate shade
A. Struggle to preserve energy. B. Compete for limited resources.
C. Depend on each other to survive. D. Try to outgrow their neighbors.
9. What does the underlined word “arcanum” mean
A. Secret. B. Note. C. Grammar. D. Award.
10. How does the circadian clock affect plants
A. It changes their gene expression.
B. It makes them realize light change.
C. It controls their growth in deep shade.
D. It helps them adapt to the darkness.
11. Why does the author write the text
A. To introduce the role of the deep shade.
B. To share a new discovery about plants.
C. To explain plants’ secret of living in the water.
D. To compare plants living in certain conditions.
【答案】8. D 9. A 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了科学家们已经发现了植物是如何在黑暗和阴暗的地方相互共存的。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Plants in the deep darkness of a thick forest, where natural supplies are not very great in amount, won’t attempt to top their neighbors in growth as those in moderate (中度的) shade do.(植物生长在浓密森林的黑暗深处，那里的自然资源不是很多，不会试图超过它们的邻居，而那些在中等阴暗下的就会)”可知，在中度阴暗的环境中，植物试图比其旁边的植物长得高。故选D。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。划线单词上文“So how do plants prevent such growth in deep shade conditions (那么植物是如何在深荫条件下阻止这种生长的呢？)”提出问题——植物是如何在深荫条件下阻止这种生长的呢，划线单词所在句子“The arcanum lies in the clocks inside them, say scientists from the John Innes Centre and the University of Bristol.(来自约翰因内斯中心和布里斯托尔大学的科学家说，arcanum在于它们内部的时钟)”解释了上文，即此处指物在深荫条件下阻止这种生长的秘密在于它们内部的时钟。由此可知，划线单词arcanum意为“秘密”与A项Secret.(秘密)意思一样。故选A。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“So how do plants prevent such growth in deep shade conditions The secret lies in the clocks insides them.(那么，植物是如何在荫凉条件下防止这种生长的呢？秘密就藏在它们体内的时钟里)”和第三段中的“These clock parts perform an additional role in preventing plants from lengthening and overtopping neighbors.(这些时钟部件在防止植物拉长和覆盖邻近植物方面起着额外的作用)”可知，在深度阴暗的环境中，昼夜节律时钟能够控制植物的生长。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段的“Scientists have discovered how plants manage to live alongside each other in places that are dark and shady.(科学家们已经发现了植物是如何在黑暗和阴暗的地方相互共存的)”可推知，作者写本文的目的是分享一个有关植物的新发现。故选B。
D
You’re in the shower. You grab the showerhead. What do you do You sing.
Have you ever wondered about this phenomenon Some of us wouldn’t sing in public if someone paid us. Yet we’ll sing in the shower without embarrassment. Believe it or not, there’s a scientific explanation behind it.
First, let’s look at why we’re relaxed enough in the shower to burst into song. Think about it: you don’t sing when you’re sad (unless you’re singing the blues, of course). For many people, shower time is the only time they’re alone all day. You’re in a warm, small, safe environment. You’re comfortable enough to be yourself! When you relax, your brain releases dopamine (多巴胺), which can give your creative juices an extra kickstart.
Warm water is rushing over you, and now you’re relaxed and feeling good. It turns out that singing makes you feel even better. Singing, because of the breathing you put into it, gets more oxygen into the blood. This gives you better circulation, which in turn improves your body and mood. And because you have to breathe a little deeper to belt out a song, you get some of the same relaxation and mind-clearing benefits as meditation (冥想). Another neat thing is that when you’re singing, you really can’t think about your problems—more stress relief.
But the best thing about singing in the shower The acoustics (音响效果)! You can never ask for a better sound system than a bathroom. Because bathroom tiles (墙砖) don’t absorb sound, your voice bounces back and forth around the room before fading away, which makes your voice hang in the air longer. And because the shower is a small space, it boosts your voice, making your singing sound more powerful. So you will sound better than you actually are, which is a confidence boost.
We don’t sing in the shower simply because we have “Call Me Maybe” stuck in our heads. It turns out we do it for many reasons: stress relief, happiness, great acoustics, or maybe just because we like to hear our own voices. Whatever the reason, keep it up. It’s good for you. And if you’ve never tried it, pick a song, grab the showerhead and put on your own private concert.
12. Why do many people feel comfortable singing in the shower
A. The acoustics are perfect in public places. B. Shower time is relaxing and private.
C. Singing boosts stress levels. D. Showering improves vocal abilities.
13. What scientific effect contributes to the urge to sing in the shower
A. Released dopamine due to relaxation. B. Increased exposure to blues music.
C. Enhanced oxygen absorption from water. D. Strengthened lung capacity.
14. Why does singing in the shower help in relieving stress
A. The bathroom’s small size encourages relaxation.
B. Breathing while singing improves circulation.
C. Singing removes the need for deep breaths.
D. Tile walls absorb sound and stress.
15. In which part of a website can we probably read the text
A. Science. B. Technology. C. Culture. D. People.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了洗澡时唱歌的现象和背后的科学解释。研究表明洗澡时唱歌可以释放压力、提高自信和改善心情。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“First, let’s look at why we’re relaxed enough in the shower to burst into song. Think about it: you don’t sing when you’re sad (unless you’re singing the blues, of course). For many people, shower time is the only time they’re alone all day. You’re in a warm, small, safe environment. You’re comfortable enough to be yourself! When you relax, your brain releases dopamine(多巴胺), which can give your creative juices an extra kickstart.(首先，让我们来看看为什么我们在淋浴时足够放松，可以放声高歌。想想看：当你悲伤的时候，你是不会唱歌的(当然，除非你唱的是蓝调)。对很多人来说，淋浴时间是他们一天中唯一独处的时间。你在一个温暖、小而安全的环境里。你很舒服，可以做你自己！当你放松的时候，你的大脑会释放多巴胺，它可以让你的创造力得到额外的启动。)”可知，沐浴时间是一天中独处的时光，是私密的，在这样一个温暖、小而安全的环境里，让你感到放松，从而释放多巴胺，让你舒服，因此沐浴时间唱歌感到舒服是因为这个时候是令人放松并私密的。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“When you relax, your brain releases dopamine(多巴胺), which can give your creative juices an extra kickstart.(当你放松的时候，你的大脑会释放多巴胺，它可以让你的创造力得到额外的启动。)”可知，当人们放松时，大脑会释放多巴胺，这可以给你的创造力带来额外的动力。因此，导致在淋浴时有唱歌的冲动的科学效应是放松会释放的多巴胺，多巴胺会激发创造力。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“Warm water is rushing over you, and now you’re relaxed and feeling good. It turns out that singing makes you feel even better. Singing, because of the breathing you put into it, gets more oxygen into the blood. This gives you better circulation, which in turn improves your body and mood. And because you have to breathe a little deeper to belt out a song, you get some of the same relaxation and mind-clearing benefits as meditation (冥想). (温暖的水流过你的身体，现在你很放松，感觉很好。事实证明，唱歌会让你感觉更好。因为你投入的呼吸，唱歌让更多的氧气进入血液。这会让你的血液循环更好，从而改善你的身体和情绪。因为你必须深呼吸才能大声唱出一首歌，所以你得到了和冥想一样的放松和头脑清醒的好处。)”可知，洗澡的时候因为投入的呼吸，会有更多的氧气进入血液，这让我们的血液循环更好，从而得到放松和清醒的头脑，从而有助于缓解压力。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章内容特别是第二段的“Yet we’ll sing in the shower without embarrassment. Believe it or not, there’s a scientific explanation behind it.(但我们可以在洗澡时唱歌，不会尴尬。信不信由你，这背后是有科学解释的。)”可知，文章主要从科学角度解释了人们在洗澡时唱歌的现象，并解释了背后的科学，由此可知，这篇文章可以从网站的“科学”部分找到。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。
How to Sleep Better
What you do (or don’t do) before bedtime has significant impact on the quality of your sleep. ____16____ Here are a few suggestions:
Go from light to dark. Darkness stimulates production of the sleep hormone. ____17____ And think about investing into warm light that you can use in the bed-room before bedtime.
____18____ Keep the bedroom a technology-free zone as the light from electronic devices can disturb your sleep. If you need to work, wear blue light blocking glasses(also known as computer glasses)throughout or before you sleep to prevent sleep disruption.
Find an activity that helps you to wind down. This could be anything that calms you down, and reduces thinking. For example, listening to soothing (柔和的) music, taking a hot bath, reading or meditating.
Keep any electronics you have on the other side of the room or outside the room. One of the most harmful things that can disrupt your sleep is the notifications you get from your smartphones. ____19____
Create a bedtime routine. A night routine is a couple of things you do prior to going to bed. By doing these things every night, you’ll have a more restful and high-quality sleep.
Adjust your sleep temperature. The ideal temperature for sleep is 60~67 Farenheit (华氏度). This may be cooler than what most people are used to. ____20____ Rule of thumb: sleeping in cooler temperature is better for sleep quality than warmer temperature.
A. Avoid screens.
B. Sleep better from now on.
C. Turn off unused light around the house.
D. The higher the temperature is, the better you sleep.
E. The simplest way to avoid this is to keep it away from you.
F. Many times, it can be the difference between staying up until 4 am and sleeping like a baby.
G. But keep in mind that our body temperature changes once we fall asleep
【答案】16. F 17. C 18. A 19. E 20. G
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要介绍了提高睡眠质量的一些方法。
【16题详解】
上文“What you do (or don’t do) before bedtime has significant impact on the quality of your sleep.(睡前做什么（或不做什么）对你的睡眠质量有很大的影响。)”指出睡前做什么或不做什么对你的睡眠质量有很大的影响，下文“Here are a few suggestions:(以下是一些建议：)”指出一些建议，由此可知，空处承接上文，F项“很多时候，这就是熬夜到凌晨4点和像婴儿一样睡觉的区别。”具体指出睡觉前做什么和不做什么的区别所产生的影响，故选F。
【17题详解】
上文“Darkness stimulates production of the sleep hormone.(黑暗刺激睡眠荷尔蒙的产生。)”指出黑暗刺激荷尔蒙的产生，有利于睡眠，空处承接上文，所以我们要关掉灯，C项“关掉房子周围未使用的灯。”符合，故选C。
【18题详解】
此处是本段中心句，由下文“Keep the bedroom a technology-free zone as the light from electronic devices can disturb your sleep. If you need to work, wear blue light blocking glasses(also known as computer glasses)throughout or before you sleep to prevent sleep disruption.(让卧室成为一个没有科技产品的区域，因为电子设备发出的光会干扰你的睡眠。如果你需要工作，在整个睡眠过程中或睡眠前戴上蓝光阻隔眼镜（也称为电脑眼镜）以防止睡眠中断。)”可知，本段主要介绍要在睡觉前避免使用电子屏幕，A项“避开屏幕。”能概括本段内容，故选A。
【19题详解】
上文“One of the most harmful things that can disrupt your sleep is the notifications you get from your smartphones.(可以扰乱你睡眠的最有害的事情之一是你的智能手机的一些通知。)”指出智能手机能扰乱睡眠，由此可知，空处承接上文，指出我们要避免使用智能手机，即让电子设备远离自己，E项“避免这种情况最简单的方法就是让它远离你。”符合，呼应本段第一句话“Keep any electronics you have on the other side of the room or outside the room. (把你所有的电子设备放在房间的另一边或者房间外面。)”，故选E。
【20题详解】
上文“The ideal temperature for sleep is 60~67 Farenheit(华氏度). This may be cooler than what most people are used to.(理想的睡眠温度是60 ~ 67华氏度。这可能比大多数人习惯的温度更凉爽。)”指出大多数人都习惯于在更高温的环境中睡觉，下文“Rule of thumb: sleeping in cooler temperature is better for sleep quality than warmer temperature.(经验之谈: 在较低的温度下睡觉比在较高的温度下睡觉更有利于睡眠质量。)”和上文是转折关系，即实际上较低的温度更有利于睡眠质量，G项“但是记住，一旦我们入睡，我们的体温就会发生变化”符合，和上文是转折关系，同时引起下文，故选G。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For many people, the perfect career would be one in which they do what they love to make a living, but in___21___, not many have either the luck or the luxury to do so, given ___22___ concerns and other considerations. Freelance (自由职业的) digital cartoonist Lian Zongbo is fully ___23___ of the risks, but decided to pursue his dream, anyway.
After graduating in 2010, he started as a junior animator in Guangzhou. Struggling for 6 years with childish work, he was looking to do something he was really ___24___. A huge basketball fan growing up, and good at a ___25___ of drawing methods, Lian had the idea of ___26___ his interests and career. In early 2016, he began drawing illustrations based on the NBA and shared them on social media. ___27___, he didn’t get any feedback.
___28___ he felt discouraged, Lian refused to admit failure. In January 2017, he received a(n) ___29___ on his Instagram account that invited him to ___30___ his works at art shows in the US. Lian happily accepted the offer, seeing it as a(n) ___31___ to morale (士气). His basketball themed artworks quickly won him a growing number of enthusiasts, including former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade.
His childhood hobby has now turned into a(n) ___32___ career that has given Lian a more comfortable life. When asked if he has any advice for others who also want to change jobs to ___33___ their passions, Lian said, “I wouldn’t tell people to abandon their ___34___ jobs if they are not ready. Rather, I’d tell them to make full use of their spare time to explore their passions. Stick to it and one day your effort will ___35___.”
21.
A. reality B. turn C. order D. place
22.
A. political B. religious C. financial D. cultural
23.
A. ashamed B. afraid C. aware D. fond
24.
A. for B. into C. within D. against
25.
A. variety B. group C. flash D. block
26.
A. developing B. combining C. abandoning D. losing
27.
A. Additionally B. Gradually C. Accordingly D. Initially
28.
A. When B. If C. While D. Because
29.
A. message B. complaint C. access D. notice
30.
A. prove B. assess C. display D. explain
31.
A. approach B. response C. solution D. boost
32.
A. promising B. inspiring C. challenging D. discouraging
33.
A defeat B. pursue C. raise D. reduce
34.
A. current B. future C. distant D. past
35.
A go off B. take off C. pay off D. kick off
【答案】21. A 22. C 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. A 33. B 34. A 35. C
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了漫画家Lian Zongbo放弃自己工作追逐梦想，从自己喜爱的篮球和绘画中汲取灵感，将这两大兴趣结合起来，开始以NBA为基础绘制漫画，经过努力获得成功的故事。
【21题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：对许多人来说，完美的职业是做自己喜欢的事情来谋生，但实际上，考虑到经济和其他方面的考虑，并不是很多人都有这样的运气或奢望。A. (in) reality实际上；B. (in) turn轮流；C. (in) order按次序的；D. (in) place适当的。根据上文“For many people, the perfect career would be one in which they do what they love to make a living”说对许多人来说，完美的职业是做自己喜欢的事情来谋生和常识可知，但是事实上并不是所有的职业都是自己喜欢做的事情，故选A。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. political政治的；B. religious宗教的；C. financial财务的；D. cultural文化的。根据上文“not many have either the luck or the luxury to do so”可知不是所有人都能拥有自己喜欢做的职业和常识可知，最有可能是财务原因，因为大部分工作会考虑到赚钱谋生的问题，故选C。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：自由职业的数字漫画家连宗博深知其中的风险，但他还是决定追求自己的梦想。A. ashamed羞耻的；B. afraid害怕的；C. aware意识到的；D. fond喜欢。根据下文“but decided to pursue his dream, anyway”可知，上下文是转折关系，所以他是知道自由职业者的风险的，但他还要追求自己的梦想，故选C。
【24题详解】
考查介词词义辨析和固定搭配。句意：在幼稚的工作中挣扎了6年，他想做一些他真正感兴趣的事情。A. for为了；B. into对……感兴趣，喜欢；C. within在……之内；D. against反对。根据上文“but decided to pursue his dream, anyway”可知他想做他喜欢的事情，be into为固定搭配，意为“对……深感兴趣”，符合句意，故选B。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：作为一个从小就非常喜欢篮球的人，他擅长各种各样的绘画方法，他有了将自己的兴趣和职业结合起来的想法。A. variety多种式样；B. group组；C. flash闪现；D. block一块。根据下文“Lian had the idea of ___6___ his interests and career.”可知他不但喜欢篮球，还擅长各种绘画方法才会想把二者结合起来，a variety of，意为“各种各样的”，符合题意，故选A。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. developing发展；B. combining结合；C. abandoning放弃；D. losing失去。根据上文“A huge basketball fan growing up, and good at a ___5___ of drawing methods”可知她既是篮球迷，又喜欢画画，所以想将二者结合起来，故选B。
【27题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：起初，他没有得到任何反馈。A. Additionally此外；B. Gradually逐渐地；C. Accordingly因此；D. Initially最初。根据上文“In early2016, he began drawing illustrations based on the NBA and shared them on social media.”和下文“___8___ he felt discouraged, Lian refused to admit failure.”可知，他最初的绘画没有什么反响，所以她会感到气馁，故选D。
【28题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然他感到气馁，但连拒绝承认失败。A. When当……时候；B. If如果；C. While虽然，尽管；D. Because因为。根据上下文的句意可知，前后句意存在转折关系，应用while引导让步状语从句，故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：2017年1月，他在自己的Instagram账户上收到一条消息，邀请他在美国的艺术展上展示自己的作品。A. message消息；B. complaint抱怨；C. access入口；D. notice通知。根据上文“on his Instagram account that invited him to ___10___ his works at art shows in the US”可知，是在Instagram账户上收到消息，故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. prove证明是；B. assess评估；C. display展示；D. explain解释。根据下文“his works at art shows”可知，是要在艺术展上展示作品，故选C。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：Lian很高兴地接受了这个提议，认为这可以鼓舞士气。A. approach方法；B. response反应；C. solution解决办法；D. boost鼓舞，激励。根据上文“he didn’t get any feedback”、“he felt discouraged”可知，起初他的画反响不大，现在邀请他去参加艺术展，可知他欣然接受，所以对他来说是鼓舞，故选D。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他儿时的爱好现在已经变成了一个有前途的职业，给了他更舒适的生活。A. promising有前途的；B. inspiring鼓舞人心的；C. challenging有挑战性的；D. discouraging令人沮丧的。根据上文“His basketball themed artworks quickly won him a growing number of enthusiasts, including former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade.”和下文“that has given Lian a more comfortable life”可知他的作品受到很多人的欢迎，所以他的爱好变成了一个有前途的职业，让他过上了舒适的生活，故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当被问及他对那些也想换工作追求梦想的人有什么建议时，Lian说:“如果人们还没有准备好，我不会告诉他们放弃目前的工作。A. defeat击败；B. pursue追求；C. raise提高；D. reduce减少。根据前文“Freelance (自由职业的) digital cartoonist Lian Zongbo is fully ___3___ of the risks, but decided to pursue his dream, anyway. ”可知是pursue的词汇复现，这里是他给同样想要追求梦想的人提供建议，故选B。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. current目前的；B. future未来的；C. distant遥远的；D. past过去的。根据下文“if they are not ready”可知，他给出的建议是如果他们没有准备好就不要先放弃目前的工作，故选A。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：坚持下去，总有一天你的努力会取得成功的。A. go off进行，进展；B. take off脱掉，起飞；C. pay off取得成功，达到目的；D. kick off开球。根据上文“Stick to it and one day”可知，是坚持下去，总有一天会成功的。故选C。
第二节 语法填空(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。
At the Shishou Milu National Nature Reserve in Hubei Province, about 2,000 creatures wander freely. Their numbers include 460 deer born this year, showing that the species, ____36____ was once endangered in China in the early 20th century, has staged a remarkable ____37____ (recover).
Often ____38____ (refer) to as sìbuxiang, a milu deer seems to consist of parts of various creatures. It has antlers (鹿角) like other deer, but seems to have the head of a horse, the feet of cattle and the tail of a donkey (驴).
____39____ one of the animal’s three major protected areas in China, the Shishou reserve was established in 1991. Close to the Yangtze River, the area has a complete wetland ecosystem,an ideal habitat for the deer. Its conservation story provides ____40____ example for other endangered animals under a threat of extinction.
____41____ (ensure) a safe environment, two engineers and eight rangers (护林员) are sent to get around the reserve. Advanced technologies are applied to help observe and analyze ____42____ (they) habits and environment. The efforts of those responsible for the deer have ____43____ (significant) resulted in the increase in numbers.
In the ____44____ (country) three major protected areas the Nanhaizi Milu Park in Beijing, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu Province, and the Shishou reserve——the number of the animal ____45____ (increase) from 39 to over 10,000 since 1986.
【答案】36. which
37. recovery
38. referred
39. As 40. an
41. To ensure
42. their 43. significantly
44. country’s
45. has increased
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章主要讲述了中国湖北省石首麋鹿国家级自然保护区为保护麋鹿付出了努力，这使得这个曾在20世纪初在中国濒临灭绝的物种有了显著的恢复。
【详解】1. 考查定语从句。句意：它们的数量包括今年出生的460只鹿，表明这个曾在20世纪初在中国濒临灭绝的物种已经有了显著的恢复。空处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词the species，指物，且关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which引导定语从句。故填which。
2. 考查名词。句意：它们的数量包括今年出生的460只鹿，表明这个曾在20世纪初在中国濒临灭绝的物种已经有了显著的恢复。根据该空前的冠词a和形容词可知，此处应该用其名词单数recovery，作宾语。故填recovery。
3. 考查非谓语动词。句意：麋鹿通常被称为四不像，似乎是由各种生物的部位组成。句中有谓语，前后无连词，此处应用非谓语动词作状语，动词refer与其逻辑主语a milu deer是被动关系，故此处应该用其过去分词形式作状语。故填referred。
4. 考查介词。句意：石首保护区是我国三大动物保护区之一，成立于1991年。分析该句句意可知，此处表示“作为……”，应用介词as，单词位于句首，首字母大写。故填As。
5.考查冠词。句意：它的保护故事为其他濒临灭绝的动物提供了一个例子。此处泛指一个例子，应用不定冠词来修饰，且example发音是以元音音素开头，应用an。故填an。
6. 考查非谓语动词。句意：为了确保有一个安全的环境，两名工程师和八名护林员被派往保护区周围巡逻。此处表示“为了”，应该用动词不定式作目的状语，句首单词首字母大写。故填To ensure。
7. 考查代词。句意：应用先进技术帮助观察和分析它们的习性和环境。根据该空后的名词habits and environment可知，此处应该用形容词性物主代词作定语。故填their。
8.考查副词。句意：负责养鹿的人的努力大大增加了鹿的数量。此处应该用副词来修饰动词，作状语。故填significantly。
9. 考查名词所有格。句意： 自1986年以来，在中国的三大保护区中——北京的南海子麋鹿苑、江苏省的大丰麋鹿国家级自然保护区和石首保护区，这种动物的数量已经从39只增加到了1万多只。分析句子可知，此处应该用名词所有格形式来修饰名词短语protected areas，作定语。故填country’s。
10. 考查时态和主谓一致。句意： 自1986年以来，在中国的三大保护区中——北京的南海子麋鹿苑、江苏省的大丰麋鹿国家级自然保护区和石首保护区，这种动物的数量已经从39只增加到了1万多只。根据该句中的时间状语since 1986可知，该句应该用现在完成时。同时，当the number of+复数名词作主语时，谓语动词应该用第三人称单数形式。故填has increased。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你在校英文报组织的英语演讲比赛中获得第一名，请用英语写一篇获奖感言，内容包括：
1.获奖的心情；
2.成功的因素；
3.获奖的感悟。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Good afternoon, everyone,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you very much!
【答案】Good afternoon, everyone,
I am honored to get first prize in the English speech contest.
I think it was my determination and efforts that contributed to my success in the contest. In the last two years, I have tried my best to practice my spoken English. And my English teacher’s encouragement and help made me who I am today.
In a word, all I want to say is that we mustn’t give up whatever we decide to do. Only if we persevere can we achieve our goals.
Thank you very much!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就在校英文报组织的英语演讲比赛中获得第一名写一篇获奖感言。
【详解】1.词汇积累
比赛：contest→competition
尽某人最大的努力：try one’s best→do one’s best
帮助：help→assistance
总之：in a word→in short
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I am honored to get first prize in the English speech contest.
拓展句：It makes me feel honored that I got first prize in the English speech contest.
【点睛】【高分句型1】I think it was my determination and efforts that contributed to my success in the contest.（运用了强调句型）
【高分句型2】In a word, all I want to say is that we mustn’t give up whatever we decide to do.（运用了that引导表语从句和whatever引导让步状语从句）
【高分句型3】Only if we persevere can we achieve our goals.（运用了only if引导条件状语从句和倒装结构）
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。
Long long ago, there was a little prince who was used to having everything he wanted. He was so badly behaved that he wouldn’t let anybody have a new toy if he didn’t have it first. If any child in the land wanted a new toy, they had to buy two and give one to him. Therefore, the little prince had no friends except for his toys.
One day a magic toymaker, who invented the most wonderful toys, came to the land. The little prince liked his toys so much that he invited him to spend an entire year in the palace, promising him great wealth if he made him a new toy every day. The toymaker set just one condition: “My toys are very special and need an owner who will play with them” he said. “Will you be able to devote a little time to each one every day ” “Of course, I will” the little prince replied impatiently.
From then on, every morning the little prince received a new toy. Every day the toymaker delivered a toy better than the previous ones. The little prince appeared very happy.
But the toy collection kept growing and, after a few weeks there were simply too many toys to play with all of them every day. So, one day the little prince put a few toys to one side, hoping that the toymaker wouldn’t notice. However, when it was night time and he was ready to go to bed. The toys that had been put away lined up in front of him and, one by one, demanded their daily playtime. The little prince couldn’t get to sleep until well past midnight because he had to play with every single toy.
Next day, tired after all his efforts, the prince slept very late. In the little time left of the day, he had to get to know a new toy and then play with all the others too. Once again, he finished very late and was so tired he could hardly stop yawning (打哈欠).
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。
Every day was a little bit worse than the one before with the same amount of time but one extra toy to play with.
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The children saw the prince, wondering whether the prince would force them to hand over their toys just like before.
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【答案】 Every day was a little bit worse than the one before, with the same amount of time but one extra toy to play with. Tired and sleepy, the prince hardly had time to enjoy playing. Worse still, the toys were getting more and more angry because the time he spent playing with them was becoming shorter and shorter. He only had time to go from one toy to another, eating as he played, talking as he played and even sleeping as he played. Tiredness and loneliness captured him, just like a terrible dream. One day, he saw out of his window some children playing with toys next to the palace. He decided to walk to them.
The children saw the prince, wondering whether the prince would force them to hand over their toys just like before. But the prince didn’t want the toys. Surprisingly, he only wanted them to play with him and share his toys. He did the same thing every day and invited more children to the castle to share his toys. The prince could enjoy himself without having too many toys to play with. Even better, he made new friends. When it was time for the toymaker to leave, the 365 fantastic toys he made were shared and the palace turned into the best playroom for the prince and his friends.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索，讲述了一位自私的小王子，总是抢夺他人的玩具，一天一位神奇的玩具制造商来到了这片土地，他每天给小王子制造一个新玩具，但也要求王子每天必须花时间玩每一个玩具。随着玩具的增多，小王子越来越苦恼。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“每一天都比前一天糟糕一点，有同样的时间，但多了一个玩具要玩”以及第二段首句内容“孩子们看到了王子，想知道王子是否会像以前一样强迫他们交出玩具”可知，第一段可描写因为要玩这么多的玩具，小王子越来越苦恼，并看到了之前被他抢夺玩具的孩子们。
②由第二段首句内容“孩子们看到了王子，想知道王子是否会像以前一样强迫他们交出玩具”可知，第二段可描写小王子邀请孩子们和他一起玩玩具，他们成了好朋友，小王子的烦恼没有了。
2.续写线索：抢夺他人玩具没朋友——来了一位玩具制造商——每天一个新玩具——玩具太多而苦恼——找孩子们分享——成为好朋友
3.词汇激活
行为类
①夺取；俘获：capture/seize
②玩的开心：enjoy oneself/have fun
③变成：turn into/change into
情绪类
①令人惊讶地：surprisingly/amazingly
②生气的：angry/annoyed
【点睛】【高分句型1】Tired and sleepy, the prince hardly had time to enjoy playing. (运用了形容词作状语)
【高分句型2】Worse still, the toys were getting more and more angry because the time he spent playing with them was becoming shorter and shorter.(运用了because引导的原因状语从句和省略关系代词that的定语从句)
听力答案：1-5 ABAAB 6-10 CCCBA 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 BCBAA宁夏育才中学2023-2024学年第一学期
高二年级期末考试英语试卷
(试卷满分 150 分，考试时间为 120 分钟)
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. How often does the woman go to the gym
A. Twice a month. B. Twice a week. C. Four times a week.
2. What will the woman probably do this afternoon
A. Have a drink. B. Stay indoors. C. Go for a walk.
3. What does the woman do
A. A police officer. B. A ticket seller. C. A driver.
4. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A Jenny’s workmates. B. Jenny’s company. C. Jenny’s stories.
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a phone shop. B. In a bookstore. C. In the library.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题
6. What is Tom doing now
A. Playing computer games. B. Doing some laundry. C. Choosing a present.
7. What is the woman’s attitude towards the man in the end
A. Impatient. B. Doubtful. C. Approving.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. How will the speakers inform the customers
A. By phone. B. By mail. C. By email.
9. What relation is Jane to the man probably
A. His customer. B. His workmate. C. His wife.
10. What are the customers expected to do
A. Give a reply to the email.
B. Offer their phone numbers.
C. Get familiar with other attendants.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
11. What happened at the man’s dinner with his host family
A. He forgot to introduce himself.
B. He called the host by the wrong name.
C. He whispered to someone.
12. How did the man deal with the situation
A. He apologized for his behavior.
B. He said nothing about it.
C. He made a joke of himself.
13. How does the woman sound in the end
A. Helpful. B. Embarrassed. C. Grateful.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Customer and house agent. B. Brother and sister. C. Schoolmates.
15. What do we know about the first flat on the list
A. It’s on a quiet street.
B. It’s a mile away from the university.
C. Its price is over the woman’s budget.
16. What does the woman want to do next
A. Book the second flat at once.
B. Go to see the second flat soon.
C. Meet the man in 20 minutes.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
17. What do bees do when they need to relax
A. Fly all day. B. Make honey. C. Play with balls.
18. How many choices did the bees have in the experiment
A. One. B. Two. C. Three.
19. What kind of treat could the bees get
A. A sugary treat. B. A special treat. C. A flowery treat.
20. What can we infer from what the researcher said
A. Bees are more thoughtful.
B. Bees are more hardworking.
C. Bees are hard to get along with.
第二部分 阅读理解(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，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C 和 D)中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Wanting to take a break from big city life These hidden gems (宝石)provide a chance to escape the hustle and bustle of big cities and immerse oneself in the beauty of these lesser-known destinations.
Shirakawa-go, Japan
This picturesque village is located in the Gifu Prefecture and is known for its traditional gassho-zukuri farmhouses. These unique buildings feature steep roofs that resemble hands in prayer, which is why Shirakawa-go was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. During wintertime, the village transforms into a winter wonderland, with the snow-covered thatched roofs creating a magical atmosphere.
Paraty, Brazil
Situated on Brazil’s Costa Verde, Paraty is a charming bayside town that offers a relaxing and laid-back atmosphere. The town is renowned for its well-preserved colonial architecture, which is beautifully complemented by palm trees and colorful boats in the harbor. Paraty is also a gateway to nearby deserted island beaches, making it a perfect destination for beach lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Old San Juan, US
As the historic heart of Puerto Rico’s capital city, Old San Juan is a treasure trove of rich history and cultural heritage. The entire area is a National Heritage Site, with its colorful buildings, cobblestone streets, and Spanish colonial architecture adding to its charm. Visitors can explore historic forts, stroll along the city walls, and indulge in delicious Puerto Rican cuisine.
Sakrisoy & Reine, Norway
These remote fishing villages are located in the Lofoten archipelago in northern Norway. Although reaching them may require some effort, the journey is worth it for the breathtaking scenery. Surrounded by majestic mountains and pristine fjords, Sakrisoy and Reine offer opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and even witnessing the mesmerizing Northern Lights.
1. For what was Shirakawa-go selected a UNESCO World Heritage site
A. Its rich history. B. Its magic scent.
C. Its ideal community, D. Its unique architecture.
2. Which is a common feature of Paraty and Old San Juan
A. Being the capital city. B. Lying in the United States.
C. Having colonial buildings. D. Owning industrial landscapes.
3. Which destination is hard to reach according to the author
A. Shirakawa-go, Japan B. Paraty, Brazil
C. Old San Juan, US D. Sakrisoy &Reine, Norway
B
I was hurrying to our basketball game one morning when Hillary Barnes, the most popular girl, in school, stopped me. “Are you the twin who won the art competition ” she asked.
“No, that’s Christine. I’m Katie.” I said.
We were not identical twins; we looked quite different. She could defeat Snow White in a beauty contest! Compared to Christine, I felt like one of Cinderella’s stepsisters.
One Saturday Christine gave me a painting lesson because I was always attempting to be artistic too. But I knocked over the vase of flowers, spilling water onto Christine’s painting. Instead of becoming angry, though, she turned the whole mess into a dreamy masterpiece(杰作). You could look at it five different ways and see five different things. With this brilliant creation, she won First Prize in the art competition. I really envied her, but I knew it wasn’t her fault and I was the one with wild, unmanageable hair and no talent.
Joining Christine’s basketball team was my latest effort to be like her.
On the way to the gym, I’d made up my mind to give my best performance in that day’s game. I made preparations with great enthusiasm. “Christine, here!” I tossed her a ball. But it was too high, she leapt for it, it slipped through her fingers and crashed into the tape recorder that was used to play the national anthem before each game.
I muttered apologies as I picked up the broken pieces of the recorder. Coach looked at the mess and asked, “How are we going to play the song now ”
Christine suggested, “Let Katie sing it! She’s always singing at home.”
Coach asked. “Would you ” I found myself nodding.
Coach announced the national anthem and everyone stood. Standing before a microphone, I looked up to the flag. The notes seemed to flow from deep inside me, and my voice was steady and clear. When I finished, the gym was silent. Then it was filled with applause. As the game started, teammates patted my back and gave me the “thumbs up” sign. Laura Jamison said. “You should try out for the school musical!” I Nodded and said that I might.
The next morning Hillary Barnes stopped me in the hallway and asked, “Are you the twin who sings ”
“Yes, that’s me,” I answered, grinning(露齿笑) as I walked to class.
4. Why does the author use “Snow White” and “Cinderella’s stepsisters”
A. To show why Christine could win the art competition.
B To show how dissimilar the twins were in appearance.
C. C. To show who was the most popular girl at school.
D. To show what the twins characters like.
5. What can we learn from Paragraph 4
A. Christine was unpleasant to her sister.
B. Katie showed a lot of ability in painting too.
C. The masterpiece was painted by the two sisters.
D. Katie took a reasonably balanced view of her sister.
6. For what did Christine recommend Katie for the national anthem
A. Because she would like to help the coach.
B. Because she thought Katie should be punished.
C. Because she knew perfectly well what Katie had a gift for.
D. Because she wanted to repair the damage she had caused.
7. What is the best title of the story
A. People Are Talented in Different Ways.
B. Bad Situations Help to Become Popular.
C. People Should Always Be Nice to Others.
D. Unsuccessful Attempts Are Well Worth The Effort.
C
Scientists have discovered how plants manage to live alongside each other in places that are dark and shady. Plants in the deep darkness of a thick forest, where natural supplies are not very great in amount, wont attempt to top their neighbors in growth as those in moderate (中度的) shade do. In deep shade conditions, it would be a waste of energy and harmful to survival because green shoots would never be able to top their larger neighbors in growth.
So how do plants prevent such growth in deep shade conditions The arcanum lies in the clocks inside them, say scientists from the John Innes Centre and the University of Bristol.
They have discovered that when plants notice deep shade, this changes the expression of genes in certain parts of the circadian clock (昼夜节律时钟) — the internal daily timer found in plants and other living things. These clock components perform an additional role in preventing plants from lengthening and overtopping neighbors.
The work identifies a previously unknown role of the circadian clock in controlling plant development, and the findings may have possible effects on both natural plant populations and crops. Professor Antony Dodd of the John Innes Centre said, “The biological clock of plants plays a big part in their development and fitness. This work casts new light on a new role of the circadian clock in adapting plants to competition with other plants in their environments.” “It also gives us new insights into how plants adapt to very deep shade, where resources are very limited,” said Professor Kerry Franklin at the University of Bristol.
This work provides evidence for the stability of the circadian clock in stressful environments, and information that may be useful in developing new generations of crops in a challenging climate.
8. What do plants normally do in moderate shade
A. Struggle to preserve energy. B. Compete for limited resources.
C. Depend on each other to survive. D. Try to outgrow their neighbors.
9. What does the underlined word “arcanum” mean
A. Secret. B. Note. C. Grammar. D. Award.
10. How does the circadian clock affect plants
A. It changes their gene expression.
B. It makes them realize light change.
C. It controls their growth in deep shade.
D. It helps them adapt to the darkness.
11. Why does the author write the text
A. To introduce the role of the deep shade.
B. To share a new discovery about plants.
C. To explain plants’ secret of living in the water.
D. To compare plants living in certain conditions.
D
You’re in the shower. You grab the showerhead. What do you do You sing.
Have you ever wondered about this phenomenon Some of us wouldn’t sing in public if someone paid us. Yet we’ll sing in the shower without embarrassment. Believe it or not, there’s a scientific explanation behind it.
First, let’s look at why we’re relaxed enough in the shower to burst into song. Think about it: you don’t sing when you’re sad (unless you’re singing the blues, of course). For many people, shower time is the only time they’re alone all day. You’re in a warm, small, safe environment. You’re comfortable enough to be yourself! When you relax, your brain releases dopamine (多巴胺), which can give your creative juices an extra kickstart.
Warm water is rushing over you, and now you’re relaxed and feeling good. It turns out that singing makes you feel even better. Singing, because of the breathing you put into it, gets more oxygen into the blood. This gives you better circulation, which in turn improves your body and mood. And because you have to breathe a little deeper to belt out a song, you get some of the same relaxation and mind-clearing benefits as meditation (冥想). Another neat thing is that when you’re singing, you really can’t think about your problems—more stress relief.
But the best thing about singing in the shower The acoustics (音响效果)! You can never ask for a better sound system than a bathroom. Because bathroom tiles (墙砖) don’t absorb sound, your voice bounces back and forth around the room before fading away, which makes your voice hang in the air longer. And because the shower is a small space, it boosts your voice, making your singing sound more powerful. So you will sound better than you actually are, which is a confidence boost.
We don’t sing in the shower simply because we have “Call Me Maybe” stuck in our heads. It turns out we do it for many reasons: stress relief, happiness, great acoustics, or maybe just because we like to hear our own voices. Whatever the reason, keep it up. It’s good for you. And if you’ve never tried it, pick a song, grab the showerhead and put on your own private concert.
12. Why do many people feel comfortable singing in the shower
A. The acoustics are perfect in public places. B. Shower time is relaxing and private.
C. Singing boosts stress levels. D. Showering improves vocal abilities.
13. What scientific effect contributes to the urge to sing in the shower
A. Released dopamine due to relaxation. B. Increased exposure to blues music.
C. Enhanced oxygen absorption from water. D. Strengthened lung capacity.
14. Why does singing in the shower help in relieving stress
A. The bathroom’s small size encourages relaxation.
B. Breathing while singing improves circulation.
C. Singing removes the need for deep breaths.
D. Tile walls absorb sound and stress.
15. In which part of a website can we probably read the text
A. Science. B. Technology. C. Culture. D. People.
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。
How to Sleep Better
What you do (or don’t do) before bedtime has significant impact on the quality of your sleep. ____16____ Here are a few suggestions:
Go from light to dark. Darkness stimulates production of the sleep hormone. ____17____ And think about investing into warm light that you can use in the bed-room before bedtime.
____18____ Keep the bedroom a technology-free zone as the light from electronic devices can disturb your sleep. If you need to work, wear blue light blocking glasses(also known as computer glasses)throughout or before you sleep to prevent sleep disruption.
Find an activity that helps you to wind down. This could be anything that calms you down, and reduces thinking. For example, listening to soothing (柔和的) music, taking a hot bath, reading or meditating.
Keep any electronics you have on the other side of the room or outside the room. One of the most harmful things that can disrupt your sleep is the notifications you get from your smartphones. ____19____
Create a bedtime routine. A night routine is a couple of things you do prior to going to bed. By doing these things every night, you’ll have a more restful and high-quality sleep.
Adjust your sleep temperature. The ideal temperature for sleep is 60~67 Farenheit (华氏度). This may be cooler than what most people are used to. ____20____ Rule of thumb: sleeping in cooler temperature is better for sleep quality than warmer temperature.
A. Avoid screens.
B Sleep better from now on.
C. Turn off unused light around the house.
D. The higher the temperature is, the better you sleep.
E. The simplest way to avoid this is to keep it away from you.
F. Many times, it can be the difference between staying up until 4 am and sleeping like a baby.
G. But keep in mind that our body temperature changes once we fall asleep
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分 30 分)
第一节(共 15 小题;每小题1 分,满分 15 分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For many people, the perfect career would be one in which they do what they love to make a living, but in___21___, not many have either the luck or the luxury to do so, given ___22___ concerns and other considerations. Freelance (自由职业的) digital cartoonist Lian Zongbo is fully ___23___ of the risks, but decided to pursue his dream, anyway.
After graduating in 2010, he started as a junior animator in Guangzhou. Struggling for 6 years with childish work, he was looking to do something he was really ___24___. A huge basketball fan growing up, and good at a ___25___ of drawing methods, Lian had the idea of ___26___ his interests and career. In early 2016, he began drawing illustrations based on the NBA and shared them on social media. ___27___, he didn’t get any feedback.
___28___ he felt discouraged, Lian refused to admit failure. In January 2017, he received a(n) ___29___ on his Instagram account that invited him to ___30___ his works at art shows in the US. Lian happily accepted the offer, seeing it as a(n) ___31___ to morale (士气). His basketball themed artworks quickly won him a growing number of enthusiasts, including former NBA superstar Dwyane Wade.
His childhood hobby has now turned into a(n) ___32___ career that has given Lian a more comfortable life. When asked if he has any advice for others who also want to change jobs to ___33___ their passions, Lian said, “I wouldn’t tell people to abandon their ___34___ jobs if they are not ready. Rather, I’d tell them to make full use of their spare time to explore their passions. Stick to it and one day your effort will ___35___.”
21.
A. reality B. turn C. order D. place
22.
A. political B. religious C. financial D. cultural
23.
A. ashamed B. afraid C. aware D. fond
24
A. for B. into C. within D. against
25.
A variety B. group C. flash D. block
26.
A. developing B. combining C. abandoning D. losing
27.
A. Additionally B. Gradually C. Accordingly D. Initially
28.
A. When B. If C. While D. Because
29.
A. message B. complaint C. access D. notice
30.
A. prove B. assess C. display D. explain
31.
A. approach B. response C. solution D. boost
32.
A. promising B. inspiring C. challenging D. discouraging
33.
A. defeat B. pursue C. raise D. reduce
34.
A. current B. future C. distant D. past
35.
A. go off B. take off C. pay off D. kick off
第二节 语法填空(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。
At the Shishou Milu National Nature Reserve in Hubei Province, about 2,000 creatures wander freely. Their numbers include 460 deer born this year, showing that the species, ____36____ was once endangered in China in the early 20th century, has staged a remarkable ____37____ (recover).
Often ____38____ (refer) to as sìbuxiang, a milu deer seems to consist of parts of various creatures. It has antlers (鹿角) like other deer, but seems to have the head of a horse, the feet of cattle and the tail of a donkey (驴).
____39____ one of the animal’s three major protected areas in China, the Shishou reserve was established in 1991. Close to the Yangtze River, the area has a complete wetland ecosystem,an ideal habitat for the deer. Its conservation story provides ____40____ example for other endangered animals under a threat of extinction.
____41____ (ensure) a safe environment, two engineers and eight rangers (护林员) are sent to get around the reserve. Advanced technologies are applied to help observe and analyze ____42____ (they) habits and environment. The efforts of those responsible for the deer have ____43____ (significant) resulted in the increase in numbers.
In the ____44____ (country) three major protected areas the Nanhaizi Milu Park in Beijing, the Dafeng Milu National Nature Reserve in Jiangsu Province, and the Shishou reserve——the number of the animal ____45____ (increase) from 39 to over 10,000 since 1986.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你在校英文报组织的英语演讲比赛中获得第一名，请用英语写一篇获奖感言，内容包括：
1.获奖的心情；
2.成功的因素；
3.获奖的感悟。
注意：1.词数80左右；
2.可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Good afternoon, everyone,
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Thank you very much!
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。
Long long ago, there was a little prince who was used to having everything he wanted. He was so badly behaved that he wouldn’t let anybody have a new toy if he didn’t have it first. If any child in the land wanted a new toy, they had to buy two and give one to him. Therefore, the little prince had no friends except for his toys.
One day a magic toymaker, who invented the most wonderful toys, came to the land. The little prince liked his toys so much that he invited him to spend an entire year in the palace, promising him great wealth if he made him a new toy every day. The toymaker set just one condition: “My toys are very special and need an owner who will play with them” he said. “Will you be able to devote a little time to each one every day ” “Of course, I will” the little prince replied impatiently.
From then on, every morning the little prince received a new toy. Every day the toymaker delivered a toy better than the previous ones. The little prince appeared very happy.
But the toy collection kept growing and, after a few weeks there were simply too many toys to play with all of them every day. So, one day the little prince put a few toys to one side, hoping that the toymaker wouldn’t notice. However, when it was night time and he was ready to go to bed. The toys that had been put away lined up in front of him and, one by one, demanded their daily playtime. The little prince couldn’t get to sleep until well past midnight because he had to play with every single toy.
Next day, tired after all his efforts, the prince slept very late. In the little time left of the day, he had to get to know a new toy and then play with all the others too. Once again, he finished very late and was so tired he could hardly stop yawning (打哈欠).
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。
Every day was a little bit worse than the one before, with the same amount of time but one extra toy to play with.
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The children saw the prince, wondering whether the prince would force them to hand over their toys just like before.
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听力答案：1-5 ABAAB 6-10 CCCBA 11-15 BCAAC 16-20 BCBAA
