昭通一中教研联盟2023~2024学年上学期高二年级期末质量检测
英语(B卷)
注意事项：
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3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分 150分，考试用时120 分钟。
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。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. What kind of sandwich does the man like now
A. A cheese sandwich. B. A ham sandwich. C. A mushroom sandwich.
2. What is the woman probably doing
A. Playing football. B. Doing housework. C. Staying in the shade.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In a photo studio. B. In a travel agency. C. In a museum.
4. What will the man do next
A. Fetch some drinks. B. Go on writing. C. Make some salad.
5. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
第二节(共15 小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分 22.5 分)
听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6 和第7 两个小题。
6. What is the man’s plan for this Saturday
A. Buying a ring. B. Taking a swimming class. C. Repairing his cell phone.
7 How often does Monica have table tennis lessons
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10 三个小题。
8. How does the woman sound at first
A. Regretful. B. Anxious. C. Relieved.
9. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Call in sick for her. B. Take her to the hospital. C. Meet the business partners.
10. How will the woman contact Mr. Arnold
A. By phone. B. By message. C. By email.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What is the woman doing
A. Hosting a program. B. Conducting a scientific survey. C. Doing an interview.
12. How long did the activity last
A. About one week. B. About two weeks. C. About three weeks.
13. What did the man do in the activity
A. He shot a video. B. He saved the homeless. C. He created a broadcast channel.
听下面一段对话，回答第14 至第17 四个小题。
14. Why doesn’t the man’s wife like the bedside tables
A. They are of poor quality. B. They are out of date. C. They cost her a lot.
15. What after-sales service will the man receive
A. Free installation. B. A full refund. C. Long-life maintenance.
16. What does the man want to do
A. Buy some books. B. Put off the delivery time. C. Throw away the old furniture.
17. How will the man pay the bill
A. By card. B. In cash. C. By check.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第20 三个小题。
18. What contributed to the speaker’s problem in her high school
A. Her poor physical health.
B. Her bad learning habits.
C. The great family stress.
19. What does the speaker do now
A. Do homework in time.
B. Take more exercise.
C. Watch her favorite shows.
20. What is the speaker’s third suggestion
A. Learning to draw.
B. Downloading some apps.
C. Developing a sense of humor.
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 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Various sports attract fans for different reasons: Spectator sports draw even more fans who just love to watch. Here are some of the most beloved sports worldwide.
Football - 4 billion fans
Football, better known as soccer in the US, is by far the most popular sport in the world. Experts estimate that the origin (起源) of football may go as far back as two thousand years, beginning in ancient China during the Han Dynasty. One major reason for football’s global popularity is that, unlike other sports that require expensive equipment, all you need to play football is a ball and your feet.
Volleyball - 900 million fans
Volleyball pits two teams across a high net, each attempting to smash the ball onto the opponent’s (对手的) floor. A popular variant, beach volleyball, is competed on sand by pairs rather than the regular six players per team. The crowd appeal of beach volleyball has grown greatly in recent years.
Tennis - 1 billion fans
An estimated one billion people worldwide follow professional tennis tournaments and matches. In tennis, players on both sides of a net try to hit a ball with a racket so that it either goes past their opponent or bounces twice on their opponent’s side of the court to score points. Tennis superstars like Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams are now household names around the world, with huge international fan bases.
Hockey - 2 billion fans
Hockey, both on ice and on a field, wins a following of two billion enthusiastic fans worldwide. Field hockey is mainly played in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, while ice hockey is particularly popular in Canada and the US, where kids grow up playing pond hockey. Unlike ice hockey, field hockey usually does not have body contact in the form of checking and hitting.
1. What makes football popular all over the world
A. Its long history. B. Its huge fan bases.
C. Its unique origin. D. Its great convenience.
2. Which sport attracts the least fans according to the text
A. Football. B. Hockey. C. Volleyball. D. Tennis.
3. Which statement about the four sports is true
A. Football is American people’s favorite sport.
B. Playing ice hockey has body contact.
C. Beach volleyball has attracted the most sports fans recently.
D. A tennis player loses one point if his ball goes past his opponent.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要介绍了世界上几个最受喜爱的运动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Football-4 billion fans部分中“One major reason for football’s global popularity is that, unlike other sports that require expensive equipment, all you need to play football is a ball and your feet.(足球在全球受欢迎的一个主要原因是，与其他需要昂贵装备的运动不同，踢足球只需要一个球和你的脚)”可知，踢足球非常简单方便，这使它在全世界受欢迎，故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据四个小标题“Football - 4 billion fans(足球-40亿球迷)”、“Volleyball - 900 million fans(排球-9亿球迷)”、“Tennis - 1 billion fans(网球-10亿球迷)”和“Hockey - 2 billion fans(曲棍球-20亿球迷)”可知，排球吸引的球迷最少，故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Hockey-2 billion fans部分中“Unlike ice hockey, field hockey usually does not have body contact in the form of checking and hitting.(与冰上曲棍球不同的是，曲棍球通常没有身体接触的形式)”可知，冰上曲棍球有身体接触，故选B。
B
Chen Guanghui is a guardian for black-necked cranes(黑颈鹤) in the Dashanbao Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve of Zhaotong city, in southwest China’s YunnanProvince. Whistling(吹口哨) is the secret language Chen uses to communicate with the black-necked cranes, a type of migratory bird under first class protection in China. She says different whistles signal different things. When she whistles in an increasing tone, she tries to tell the cranes: ask your companions to come back for lunch, and they would chirp(吱喳叫)to spread the message right away.
Living near the Dashanbao Nature Reserve, a major winter habitat(栖息地) for the rare species, Chen started to take care of them in 2003, a mission she took over from her mother, whose devotion dates back to the 1990s.
“In the first few days, I remembered they ran away as soon as I approached them. I was very upset and asked my mom to come back, and I was worried they would starve,” says Chen. “I initially tried everything, even singing folk songs to attract them, but failed. Later, I used special whistles and gradually formed close bond with the cranes. ”
“I treat them as if they were my own children, and I’m always concerned about them, especially during snowy days when they can’t get food. I feel uncomfortable and anxious when I hear them chirp and usually rush to prepare corn for them. ” It’s never been an easy job, and Chen has sustained quite a few injuries over the years, even falling into frozen marsh(沼泽)while trying to save a trapped crane in 2008. However, she never gave up. With love and responsibility, she has persisted in caring for the cranes for about 20 years.
Thanks to the joint protection efforts of Chen and staff members at the nature reserve, now more than 1,900 black-necked cranes overwinter in the area each season every year, up from about 300 when the nature reserve was established.
4. How does Chen Guanghui communicate with black-necked cranes
A. By singing folk songs. B. By imitating chirps of birds.
C. By making hand gestures. D. By blowing special whistles.
5. What do the underlined words “a mission” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Rescuing injured animals.
B. Restoring habitats for rare species.
C. Looking after black-necked cranes.
D. Building Dashanbao Nature Reserve.
6. How did Chen Guanghui feel about her initial attempts at the work
A. It is inspiring. B. It is frustrating. C. It is interesting. D. It is exciting.
7. What can we learn from Chen’s story
A. Efforts bear fruit. B. Fortune favors the brave.
C. Virtue is its own reward. D. A miss is as good as a mile.
【答案】4. D 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了Chen Guanghui保护黑颈鹤所做努力。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Whistling( 吹口哨 ) is the secret language Chen uses to communicate with the black-necked cranes, a type of migratory bird under first class protection in China.（吹口哨是陈用来与黑颈鹤交流的秘密语言，黑颈鹤是中国一级保护的候鸟）”可知吹口哨是他们之间的交流方式。故选D。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段“Chen started to take care of them in 2003, a mission she took over from her mother, whose devotion dates back to the 1990s.（陈从2003年开始照顾他们，这是她从她母亲那里接手的mission，她母亲的奉献精神可以追溯到上世纪90年代）”可知，mission指的是他从母亲手里接过来的任务。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据“I initially tried everything, even singing folk songs to attract them, but failed.（我最初尝试了一切，甚至唱民歌来吸引它们，但失败了）”可以判断，陈对最初的尝试是沮丧的。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Thanks to the joint protection efforts of Chen and staff members at the nature reserve, now more than 1,900 black-necked cranes...(由于陈和自然保护区工作人员的共同保护努力，现在有超过1900只黑颈鹤)”可知陈的努力带来了积极的效果。故选A。
【点睛】
C
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes (加工) information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.
A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London (UCL), took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that grey matter density in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.
“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists. It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible.” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learnt English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.
8. Why does the writer mention “exercise” in the second paragraph
A. To make people believe language learning is helpful for their health.
B. To suggest language learning is also a kind of physical labor.
C. To prove that one needs more resources when he/she is learning a language.
D. To tell us that learning a language can train your brain effectively.
9. What can we know from the scientific findings
A. The ability of learning a second language is changing all the time.
B. The earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density is.
C. The experience of learning a second language has a bad effect on the brain.
D. There is no difference between a later second language learner and one without a second language.
10. What is mainly talked about in this passage
A. Studying a foreign language can improve man’s ability to think.
B. Language learning is closely connected with maths study.
C. Man has a great ability of learning a second language.
D. The study done by the researchers from UCL failed finally.
11 Where is the text probably taken from
A. A physics text book. B. A course plan. C. A science magazine. D. A travel brochure.
【答案】8. D 9. B 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要谈论了学习外语可以提高人的思维能力。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes (加工) information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles.(根据英国一所大学的一项新研究，学习第二语言可以提高你的脑力。研究人员发现，学习其他语言会改变灰质密度。这是大脑中处理信息的区域。这与锻炼肌肉的方式类似)”可推知，作者在第二段提到“锻炼”，告诉我们学习一门语言可以有效地训练你的大脑。故选D。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter density (灰质密度).(根据英国一所大学的一项新研究，学习第二语言可以提高你的脑力。研究人员发现，学习其他语言会改变灰质密度)”和“The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.(研究还发现，学习第二语言的年龄越小，效果越好)”以及文章第四段“Scans showed that grey matter density in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language.(扫描显示，双语者大脑中的灰质密度比不懂第二语言的人要大)”可推知，你越早开始学习第二语言，灰质密度就越高。故选B。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language (难道你没有注意到自从你开始学习一门语言后，你变得更聪明了吗？)”和第二段“According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.(根据英国一所大学的一项新研究，学习第二语言可以提高你的脑力)”可知，文章主要谈论了学习外语可以提高人的思维能力。故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language (难道你没有注意到自从你开始学习一门语言后，你变得更聪明了吗？)”和第二段“According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power.(根据英国一所大学的一项新研究，学习第二语言可以提高你的脑力)”可知，文章主要谈论了学习外语可以提高人的思维能力。由此推知，文章有可能出自一本科学杂志。故选C。
D
If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be Would you want to fly or be invisible Or, perhaps, you’d rather have the power to read minds Wouldn’t that be cool
Reading minds is not as far-fetched as you might think. In fact, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a wearable device that can actually express a person’s thoughts and allow them to talk to a computer-without anyone else hearing.
The device, called AlterEgo, allows a person to control a computer and ask it questions without ever saying one word. When the individual wearing the device thinks of a word or a phrase but does not speak it, AlterEgo picks up the neuromuscular (神经肌肉) signals in that person’s jaw and face. AlterEgo sends those signals to a computer, which is programmed to associate them with specific words.
The device is fairly accurate. Inal0-person trial, AlterEgo had a92percent transcription (转录) accuracy. Researchers say that number will increase over time. “Our idea was: Could we have a computing platform that’s more internal, that combines human and machine in some ways and that feels like an internal extension of our own thoughts ” Arnav Kapur, a graduate student at the MIT Media Lab said.
So what effect could this have on communication AlterEgo can change the way humans interact with computers, allowing us to silently connect with AI assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Assistant or Apple’s Siri without anyone knowing. If a person is having a conversation and wants to look up a bit of information, they don’t have to take out their digital device; instead they can just think of the question. AlterEgo will answer without interrupting the conversation. The device can also help people communicate in noisy situations, such as on a factory floor in the airport.
12. Why are the questions raised in paragraph 1
A. To ask readers for their opinions. B. To introduce the topic of the passage.
C. To inspire readers’ imagination. D. To show the author’s curiosity.
13. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The questions. B. The computers. C. The signals. D. The words.
14. What influence will AlterEgo have on people’s communication
A. People can apply AI assistants skillfully.
B. People will make good mind-readers.
C. People no longer need mobile phones.
D. People can communicate more smoothly.
15. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text’
A. AlterEgo Frees People of Thinking. B. Wearable Device Controls Computer.
C. Silent Reader of Your Mind Comes True. D. Communication Is Easy with AI Assistants.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了麻省理工学院的研究人员开发出了一种可穿戴设备AlterEgo，它能够真实地表达一个人的想法，并允许他们与计算机对话，而不会被其他人听到；同时介绍了AlterEgo工作原理和对人类交流的影响。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。由第一段“If you were a superhero, what would your superpower be Would you want to fly or be invisible Or, perhaps, you’d rather have the power to read minds Wouldn’t that be cool (如果你是超级英雄，你的超能力是什么？你想飞翔还是隐身？或者，也许，你更愿意拥有读心的能力？那不是很酷吗？)”和第二段“Reading minds is not as far-fetched as you might think. In fact, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a wearable device that can actually express a person’s thoughts and allow them to talk to a computer-without anyone else hearing. (读心术并不像你想象的那么牵强。事实上，麻省理工学院的研究人员已经开发出一种可穿戴设备，它可以真实地表达一个人的想法，并允许他们在没有其他人听到的情况下与计算机交谈)”可知，第一段内容导入文章关于“读心设备”的主题，引出下文。故选B项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。由第三段中的“When the individual wearing the device thinks of a word or a phrase but does not speak it, AlterEgo picks up the neuromuscular (神经肌肉) signals in that person’s jaw and face. AlterEgo sends those signals to a computer, which is programmed to associate them with specific words. (当佩戴该设备的人想到一个单词或短语但不说时，AlterEgo会在该人的下巴和脸上拾取神经肌肉信号。AlterEgo将这些信号发送到计算机，计算机通过编程将them与特定的单词相关联)”可知，AlterEgo通过拾取神经肌肉信号并将其发送到计算机，计算机通过编程将这些信号与特定的单词相关联，所以划线词them指代的是上文“信号（The signals）”。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。由最后一段中的“AlterEgo can change the way humans interact with computers, allowing us to silently connect with AI assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Assistant or Apple’s Siri without anyone knowing. If a person is having a conversation and wants to look up a bit of information, they don’t have to take out their digital device; instead they can just think of the question. AlterEgo will answer without interrupting the conversation. The device can also help people communicate in noisy situations, such as on a factory floor in the airport. (AlterEgo可以改变人类与计算机交互的方式，使我们能够在无人知晓的情况下与人工智能助手，如亚马逊的Alexa、谷歌的助手或苹果的Siri，进行无声连接。如果一个人正在交谈，想查找一些信息，他们不必拿出数字设备；相反，他们可以只考虑这个问题。AlterEgo将在不中断对话的情况下回答。该设备还可以帮助人们在嘈杂的环境中进行交流，例如在机场的工厂地板上)”可知，AlterEgo可以使人们不需要说话就可以彼此交流，还帮助人们在嘈杂的环境中进行交流，可得出AlterEgo会对人们的交流产生的影响是使人们可以更顺畅地交流。故选D项。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。由第二段中的“In fact, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a wearable device that can actually express a person’s thoughts and allow them to talk to a computer-without anyone else hearing. (事实上，麻省理工学院的研究人员已经开发出一种可穿戴设备，它可以真实地表达一个人的想法，并允许他们在没有其他人听到的情况下与计算机交谈)”和下文关于“读心设备AlterEgo的工作原理和对人类交流的影响”介绍可知，文章主要介绍了读心设备AlterEgo使人们不需要说话就可以彼此交流，真实地表达一个人的想法，C项“无声的读心术成真了”符合文意。故选C项。
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。
If you have planned a trip during summer holiday, certainly you will want to share some photos on WeChat. ____16____Don’t worry! Here is some advice you can follow to take wonderful photos.
Turn back and smile. While on the road, the moment you turn back with a smile is the most impressive. Just walk away from the camera and do a turn-back for the most natural effect. You can also pretend to hear your name called, turn back, and run your fingers through long hair. ____17____
Look away from the camera. There are many ways for you to avoid looking at the camera. ____18____Looking down on the ground or looking out of the window is a good choice, too. If there is nothing to see, you can also choose to close your eyes and enjoy this moment of quietness
____19____. Are you a little shy when facing the camera Taking a back view photo is a good choice, which can leave room for imagination and bring a different feeling ss well.
Take a seat. ____20____ If there are good places to sit down, please do it! You can make a variety of positions with your arms and legs.
Taking the perfect photo takes time and practice. If you follow these simple tricks above, your photos will start coming out beautifully! Do not hesitate to go out with your friends and take more photos.
A. Point to the distance.
B. Take a back view photo.
C Not every photo needs to have you stand.
D. This is a fantastic way to increase your beauty.
E. But how do you choose and share your photos properly
F. But what if the photos are not as pretty as you expected
G. For example, you can look into the sky and let the camera catch your side face.
【答案】16. F 17. D 18. G 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍如何恰当地拍摄旅行照才能看上去让自己更漂亮的建议。
【16题详解】
根据空后的“Don’t worry!(不用担心！)”可知此空表示的是一些担忧，F选项“But what if the photos are not as pretty as you expected (但是，如果照片没有您预期的那么漂亮怎么办？)”讲述的就是一种担忧，与下文语境吻合。故选F项。
【17题详解】
根据空前的“You can also pretend to hear your name called, turn back, and run your fingers through long hair.(你也可以假装听到你的名字被叫，回头并且用手指梳理长发。)”可知，此处的做法是为了让自己看上去更美丽，D选项“This is a fantastic way to increase your beauty.(这是增加美丽的绝佳方法。)”中的this指代的内容与空前内容吻合。故选D项。
【18题详解】
根据空前的“There are many ways for you to avoid looking at the camera.(有很多方法可以避免看相机。)”可知，下文应该承接上文，讲述避免看摄像机的方法，G选项“For example, you can look into the sky and let the camera catch your side face.(例如，您可以仰望天空，让相机捕捉您的侧脸。)”中的for example表明举例说明不看相机的方法，故选G项。
【19题详解】
分析文章结构可知，此空应为祈使句，所以A项和B项符合条件，结合空后的“Taking a back view photo is a good choice, which can leave room for imagination and bring a different feeling as well.(拍摄后视图照片是一个不错的选择，它可以留出想象的空间，并带来不同的感觉。)”可知，拍摄后视图效果不错，B选项“Take a back view photo.(拍摄后视图照片。)”与空后内容吻合。故选B项。
20题详解】
根据该段的主题“Take a seat.(请坐下拍摄。)”可知，此段讲述的是坐下拍摄，空后的“If there are good places to sit down, please do it!(如果有好地方可以坐下，就请坐下！)”可知，此处指的是拍照时能坐下就坐下，C选项“Not every photo needs to have you stand.(不是每张照片都需要你站着。)”的内容与主题吻合。故选C项。
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A、B、C 和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Seven-year-old Maggie Kuznia loves books, but she seems to love sharing the stories she reads even more. Qnce or twice a week, the little girl puts a few books in her backpack and gets ready to ___21___ the elderly at Good Samaritan Society.
Maggie’s mom, Tiffany Kuznia, works as the activity director at the retirement facility and often brings her daughter with her to ___22___. One day, as little Maggie was packing her bag, Tiffany Kuznia ___23___ her to bring her toys. Maggie quickly replied that she had ___24___ plans for the day. “I’m going to bring books and I’m going to read to the residents.” she ___25___.
With time, Maggie has become so beloved among the residents that she even has “___26___” she reads to every week. She often visits each one for over an hour with her mom regularly checking in on her to make sure she isn’t overstaying her ___27___. Much to Maggie’s ___28___, the residents are more than happy to have her around for extended periods of time. The ___29___ usually leads to coloring books and doing puzzles with her elderly friends, who ____30____ Maggie a granddaughter of their own.
Maggie hopes to inspire other kids of her age to read to the elderly. ____31____ polishing her reading abilities and having a group of devoted ____32____, her senior friends are always ready to help her when she trips up on a ____33____ word. As for the residents, Maggie seems to ____34____ their day. “I think the intergenerational part is so good,” Patti Griggs, a resident Maggie has befriended, said. “Everybody likes to have the ____35____ of another person and be special to them.”
21.
A. follow B. defend C. visit D. teach
22.
A. chat B. work C. queue D. travel
23.
A. reminded B. persuaded C. trained D. permitted
24.
A. normal B. desperate C. basic D. different
25.
A. predicted B. announced C. complained D. requested
26.
A. performers B. operators C. regulars D. librarians
27.
A. behavior B. challenge C. memory D. welcome
28.
A. relief B. concern C. delight D. regret
29.
A. reading B. talking C. listening D. writing
30.
A. choose B. consider C. prove D. appoint
31.
A. In addition to B. Because of C. In return for D. Thanks to
32.
A. followers B. sufferers C. listeners D. teachers
33.
A. true B. familiar C. good D. new
34.
A. brighten up B. account for C. comment on D. figure out
35.
A. advantage B. judgement C. competence D. attention
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. C 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. B 31. A 32. C 33. D 34. A 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲述喜欢读书的小女孩Maggie在养老院给老人读书的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一个星期有一两次，小女孩把几本书放在背包里，准备去看望Good Samaritan协会的老人。A. follow跟着，跟随，遵循；B. defend保卫，防御；C. visit参观，看望，拜访；D. teach教授，讲授。根据下文“I’m going to bring books and I’m going to read to the residents.”以及“She often visits each one for over an hour with her mom regularly checking in on her to make sure she isn’t overstaying her ___7___.”可知，Maggie每周会带上书去看望Good Samaritan协会的老人。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Maggie的妈妈Tiffany Kuznia是养老院的活动主管，她经常带着女儿去上班。A. chat闲聊；B. work工作；C. queue排队；D. travel旅行。根据句中的“works as the activity director at the retirement facility”可知，Maggie的妈妈Tiffany Kuznia在养老院工作，她经常带着女儿去上班。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一天，当小Maggie收拾书包时，Maggie提醒她带上玩具。A. reminded提醒，使想起；B. persuaded说服，劝说；C. trained训练；D. permitted允许。根据上文“Maggie’s mom, Tiffany Kuznia, works as the activity director at the retirement facility and often brings her daughter with her to ___2___.”以及下文“I’m going to bring books and I’m going to read to the residents.”可知，Tiffany Kuznia要带着女儿去上班，提醒女儿带上玩具。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：Maggie很快回答说她今天有不同的计划。A. normal正常的；B. desperate绝望的；C. basic基本的；D. different不同的。根据上文“Tiffany Kuznia ___3___ her to bring her toys”以及下文“I’m going to bring books and I’m going to read to the residents.”可知，Maggie不想带玩具，而是带书读给老人听；由此可知，Maggie有不同的计划。故选D。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“我要带书来，给住在那儿的人读书。”她宣布。A. predicted预测；B. announced宣布（计划等），声称；C. complained抱怨；D. requested要求。根据句中Maggie所说的话“I’m going to bring books and I’m going to read to the residents.”可知此处是Maggie在宣布她的计划。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着时间的推移，Maggie在居民中变得如此受人喜爱，以至于她甚至有了每周要听她读书的“常客”。A. performers表演者，执行者；B. operators经营者，操作者；C. regulars常客，老主顾；D. librarians图书管理员。根据句中“Maggie has become so beloved among the residents”以及“every week”可知，Maggie在老人中非常受欢迎，许多老人已经成为她的听众，成为每周都要听她读书的“常客”。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她经常在每个人面前呆上一个多小时，她的妈妈会定期来看看她，以确保她不会因呆得太久而不受欢迎。A. behavior行为；B. challenge挑战；C. memory记忆，回忆；D. welcome欢迎，迎接。根据句中“She often visits each one for over an hour”可知，Maggie经常在每个人面前呆上一个多小时，因此她的妈妈会定期来看看她，以确保她不会因呆得太久而打扰老人们；固定短语overstay one’s welcome意为“作客太久而不再受欢迎”符合语境。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：让Maggie很高兴的是，这里的住户们非常乐意让她长时间在这里。A. relief宽慰，缓解；B. concern担心，忧虑；C. delight高兴；D. regret遗憾，惋惜。根据句中“the residents are more than happy to have her around for extended periods of time”可知，这儿的人们非常欢迎Maggie在他们身边的时间长点，这让Maggie非常高兴。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：阅读活动通常会发展为与她的老年朋友一起在给书涂色和做拼图，这些老人把Maggie当作自己的孙女。A. reading阅读；B. talking讲话；C. listening倾听；D. writing写作。根据上文“Maggie has become so beloved among the residents that she even has “___6___” she reads to every week.”可知，此处指Maggie给老年读书这一活动通常最后发展为与她的老年朋友一起给书涂色和做拼图。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：阅读活动通常会发展为与她的老年朋友一起在给书涂色和做拼图，这些老人把Maggie当作自己的孙女。A. choose选择；B. consider考虑，认为；C. prove证实；D. appoint任命，指派。根据空后“Maggie a granddaughter of their own”可知，这些老人把Maggie当作自己的孙女；consider…as…“把……看做/视为……”符合语境。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查短语辨析。句意：除了提高她的阅读能力和有一群忠实的听众外，当她遇到生词时，她的高龄朋友总是乐于帮助她。A. In addition to除……以外（还）；B. Because of由于，因为；C. In return for作为（对……的）回报；D. Thanks to幸亏，由于。根据句中“polishing her reading abilities and having a group of devoted ___12___”以及“her senior friends are always ready to help her when she trips up on a ___13___ word”可知，给老人读书不仅提高她的阅读能力并让她拥有一群忠实的听众，还能在遇到生词时得到老人们的帮助；in addition to“除……以外（还）”符合语境。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：除了提高她的阅读能力和有一群忠实的听众外，当她遇到生词时，她的老年朋友总是乐于帮助她。A. followers追随者，仿效者；B. sufferers患者，受害者；C. listeners听众；D. teachers教师。根据上文“With time, Maggie has become so beloved among the residents that she even has “___6___” she reads to every week.”可知Maggie给老人阅读并深受欢迎，由此可知，阅读让她拥有一群老年听众。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：除了提高她的阅读能力和有一群忠实的听众外，当她遇到生词时，她的老年朋友总是乐于帮助她。A. true真实的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. good好的，优良的；D. new新的，不熟悉的。根据空前的“her senior friends are always ready to help her when she trips up on”可知，在Maggie阅读遇到生词时 老人们会很乐意帮助她。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：对于这些居民来说，Maggie似乎让他们的生活充满了欢乐。A. brighten up(使)快活起来, (使)增添乐趣，使更艳丽；B. account for解释，是……的说明（或原因）；C. comment on评论；D. figure out弄清楚，计算。上文讲述Maggie的到来与阅读深受老人们的喜爱，结合下文“I think the intergenerational part is so good”可知，Maggie给老人们的生活增添了乐趣。故选A。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我认为代际的部分很好，” Maggie结识的居民Patti Griggs说，“每个人都喜欢得到另一个人的关注，对他们来说是特别的。”A. advantage优势；B. judgement判断；C. competence能力；D. attention注意。结合上文讲述的Maggie给老人读书并深受欢迎的故事以及空后“be special to them”可知，每个人都希望自己对他人来说是特别的，得到别人的关注。故选D。
第二节(共 10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分 15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
Villagers in Africa ____36____ (watch) hundreds of movies outdoors in the past three years, thanks to a project launched by Nan Gengxu, president of Global Max Media Group in China. Cinema is not ____37____ (wide) available in most African countries, some of ____38____ have no more 10 movie theaters. The project ____39____ (call) Scene Travel aims to satisfy local residents’ spiritual needs and to help ____40____ (they) learn more about the outside world by bringing movies to towns and villages. Kids and old people are very happy when ____41____ (see) films. A simple scene from a movie not only brings audiences cultural enjoyment but also lights up their minds and even their futures. ____42____ (local) show great interest in the Chinese subtitles and lines in ____43____ movies and even want to learn Chinese and Chinese culture. As head of a group, Nan is committed to using the media to promote understanding among Chinese and African people. Nan said he doesn’t mind being considered ____44____ a businessman who fails _____45_____ (make) a profit from such projects. For him, promoting exchanges between China and Africa is of more importance.
【答案】36. have watched
37. widely 38. which
39. called 40. them
41. seeing 42. Locals
43. the 44. as
45. to make
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了中国环球Max传媒集团总裁南庚戌发起了一个名为“现场旅行”的项目，来满足非洲村民看电影的精神需求。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意：在过去的三年里，非洲的村民们观看了数百场户外电影，这要归功于中国环球Max传媒集团总裁南庚戌发起的一个项目。根据后文in the past three years可知为现在完成时，主语为Villagers，助动词用have。故填have watched。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：在大多数非洲国家，电影院并不普及，其中一些国家的电影院不超过10家。修饰形容词available应用副词widely，故填widely。
【38题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在大多数非洲国家，电影院并不普及，其中一些国家的电影院不超过10家。此处为介词+关系代词结构非限制性定语从句修饰先行词countries，作介词的宾语，指物，故填which。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这个名为“现场旅行”的项目旨在满足当地居民的精神需求，并通过将电影带到城镇和村庄，帮助他们更多地了解外面的世界。分析句子结构可知call与逻辑主语project构成被动关系，故用过去分词作定语。故填called。
【40题详解】
考查代词。句意：这个名为“现场旅行”的项目旨在满足当地居民的精神需求，并通过将电影带到城镇和村庄，帮助他们更多地了解外面的世界。作help的宾语，应用宾格them。故填them。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：孩子和老人在看电影时都很开心。此处为状语从句的省略，Kids and old people与see为主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填seeing。
【42题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：当地人对电影中的中文字幕和台词表现出极大的兴趣，甚至想学习中文和中国文化。根据后文show为原形，可知应用复数形式，首字母大写。故填Locals。
【43题详解】
考查冠词。句意：当地人对电影中的中文字幕和台词表现出极大的兴趣，甚至想学习中文和中国文化。此处movies为特指放映的电影，应用定冠词。故填the。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：南说，他不介意别人把他当成一个没能从这些项目中获利的商人。短语be considered as表示“被认为是……”。故填as。
【45题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：南说，他不介意别人把他当成一个没能从这些项目中获利的商人。短语fail to do sth.表示“未能做某事”。故填to make。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
46. 你校将以“Care for Ourselves, Care for Our Eyes”为主题，举办一场英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 保护眼睛的重要性;
2. 培养良好用眼习惯的方法;
3. 保护眼睛的倡议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2. 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Care for Ourselves, Care for Our Eyes
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【答案】Care for Ourselves, Care for Our Eyes
As we all know, eyes are the windows of the mind. Without eyes, we couldn’t see this colorful and fantastic world. When walking with our eyes closed, we will feel uneasy or even frightened. So eyes are of great significance in our daily life.
Here are some approaches to using our eyes correctly. To begin with, pay attention to eye health. Don’t rub our eyes with dirty hands. Besides, a regular eye examination should be performed every year. Last but not least, avoid playing computer games or using digital devices for too long, which is harmful to our eyes.
In conclusion, we need to take care of our eyes carefully.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生就学校即将举办的以“Care for Ourselves, Care for Our Eyes”为主题英语征文比赛，写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
极好的：fantastic→ excellent
重要性：significance → importance
首先：to begin with→ first of all
照顾：take care of→ care for
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Here are some approaches to using our eyes correctly.
拓展句：Here are some approaches which help us know how to use our eyes correctly.
【点睛】【高分句型1】When walking with our eyes closed, we will feel uneasy or even frightened. （运用了状语从句的省略结构）
【高分句型2】 Last but not least, avoid playing computer games or using digital devices for too long, which is harmful to our eyes.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
第二节(满分25 分)
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year -old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) perched (栖息) on their window.
The father asked his son, “what is this ” The son replied, “It is a crow.”
After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this ” The son said, “Father , I have just now told you, it is a crow!”
After a little while, the old father again asked his son for the third time, “What is this ”
At this time some expression of irritation (恼怒) was felt in the son’s tone when he said to his father with a rebuff (生硬回绝) . “It’s a crow , a crow.” A little while later, the father again asked his son the fourth time, “ What is this ”
This time, the son shouted at his father, “ Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times ‘IT IS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this ’
A little while later the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered (发皱的) diary, which he had maintained since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary:
“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I did not at all feel annoyed but I rather felt love for my innocent son.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
After reading the diary,
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Paragraph 2:
Feeling ashamed , the son got down on his knees before his father.
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【答案】One possible version:
Paragraph 1:
After reading the diary, tears rolled down the son’s face and he recalled the days when he used to sit together with his father. His father would patiently answer the same question all 23 times without feeling annoyed while his father asked him the same question just four times! Only until then did he realize what a kind and selfless father he has! He loved his son so much but he didn't expect anything in return. He couldn’t help bursting into tears.
Paragraph 2:
Feeling ashamed, the son got down on his knees before his father. He said to his father with regret,“ I’m so stupid that I hurt you. In no case will I make you annoyed in the future. I promise to see you happy forever, Dad. It is you who have cared for me since I was a little child, showering your selfless love on me. But now, it is my turn to do that.’’ Dad smiled proudly and they hugged each other tightly.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。一位80岁的老人和他受过高等教育的45岁的儿子坐在家里的沙发上。突然，一只乌鸦停在他们的窗户上。老人反复问儿子那是什么，儿子逐渐变得没有耐心。父亲拿来一本破旧的日记，日记里记录了儿子小时候有一天反复问父亲那是什么，父亲回答了很多次，但一点也不生气，是因为对儿子充满了爱。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“看完日记”可知，第一段可以描写看完日记后，儿子的心理活动和表情。
②由第二段句首内容“儿子羞愧地跪在父亲面前。”可知，第二段可以描写儿子的语言和父亲的反应。
2.续写线索：读日记—回忆—愧疚—下跪—道歉—保证—相拥
3.词汇激活
行为类
①回忆：recall/ look back upon
②回答：answer/ reply
③意识到：realize/ be aware of
情绪类
①眼泪夺眶而出：tears roll down/ burst into tears/ tears burst out
②耐心回答：patiently answer/ answer with patience
【点睛】【高分句型1】His father would patiently answer the same question all 23 times without feeling annoyed while his father asked him the same question just four times!( 运用了动名词feeling作宾语)
【高分句型2】I’m so stupid that I hurt you. ( 运用了so...that引导的结果状语从句 )
【高分句型3】It is you who have cared for me since I was a little child, showering your selfless love on me. (运用了“It is +被强调部分+who”的强调句型)昭通一中教研联盟2023~2024学年上学期高二年级期末质量检测
英语(B卷)
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必用黑色碳素笔将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号在答题卡上填写清楚。
2. 每小题选出答案后，用2B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。在试题卷上作答无效。
3.考试结束后，请将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。满分 150分，考试用时120 分钟。
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。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. What kind of sandwich does the man like now
A. A cheese sandwich. B. A ham sandwich. C. A mushroom sandwich.
2. What is the woman probably doing
A. Playing football. B. Doing housework. C. Staying in the shade.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In a photo studio. B. In a travel agency. C. In a museum.
4. What will the man do next
A. Fetch some drinks. B. Go on writing. C. Make some salad.
5. When does the conversation take place
A. In the morning. B. In the afternoon. C. In the evening.
第二节(共15 小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分 22.5 分)
听下面5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出 5 秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6 和第7 两个小题。
6. What is the man’s plan for this Saturday
A. Buying a ring. B. Taking a swimming class. C. Repairing his cell phone.
7. How often does Monica have table tennis lessons
A. Once a week. B. Twice a week. C. Three times a week.
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10 三个小题。
8. How does the woman sound at first
A. Regretful. B. Anxious. C. Relieved.
9. What does the man offer to do for the woman
A. Call in sick for her. B. Take her to the hospital. C. Meet the business partners.
10. How will the woman contact Mr. Arnold
A. By phone. B. By message. C. By email.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
11. What is the woman doing
A. Hosting a program. B. Conducting a scientific survey. C. Doing an interview.
12. How long did the activity last
A About one week. B. About two weeks. C. About three weeks.
13. What did the man do in the activity
A. He shot a video. B. He saved the homeless. C. He created a broadcast channel.
听下面一段对话，回答第14 至第17 四个小题。
14. Why doesn’t the man’s wife like the bedside tables
A. They are of poor quality. B. They are out of date. C. They cost her a lot.
15. What after-sales service will the man receive
A. Free installation. B. A full refund. C. Long-life maintenance.
16. What does the man want to do
A. Buy some books. B. Put off the delivery time. C. Throw away the old furniture.
17. How will the man pay the bill
A. By card. B. In cash. C. By check.
听下面一段独白，回答第 18 至第20 三个小题。
18. What contributed to the speaker’s problem in her high school
A. Her poor physical health.
B. Her bad learning habits.
C. The great family stress.
19. What does the speaker do now
A. Do homework in time.
B. Take more exercise.
C. Watch her favorite shows.
20. What is the speaker’s third suggestion
A. Learning to draw.
B. Downloading some apps.
C. Developing a sense of humor.
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 和D 四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Various sports attract fans for different reasons: Spectator sports draw even more fans who just love to watch. Here are some of the most beloved sports worldwide.
Football - 4 billion fans
Football, better known as soccer in the US, is by far the most popular sport in the world. Experts estimate that the origin (起源) of football may go as far back as two thousand years, beginning in ancient China during the Han Dynasty. One major reason for football’s global popularity is that, unlike other sports that require expensive equipment, all you need to play football is a ball and your feet.
Volleyball - 900 million fans
Volleyball pits two teams across a high net, each attempting to smash the ball onto the opponent’s (对手的) floor. A popular variant, beach volleyball, is competed on sand by pairs rather than the regular six players per team. The crowd appeal of beach volleyball has grown greatly in recent years.
Tennis - 1 billion fans
An estimated one billion people worldwide follow professional tennis tournaments and matches. In tennis, players on both sides of a net try to hit a ball with a racket so that it either goes past their opponent or bounces twice on their opponent’s side of the court to score points. Tennis superstars like Rafael Nadal, and Serena Williams are now household names around the world, with huge international fan bases.
Hockey - 2 billion fans
Hockey, both on ice and on a field, wins a following of two billion enthusiastic fans worldwide. Field hockey is mainly played in Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, while ice hockey is particularly popular in Canada and the US, where kids grow up playing pond hockey. Unlike ice hockey, field hockey usually does not have body contact in the form of checking and hitting.
1. What makes football popular all over the world
A. Its long history. B. Its huge fan bases.
C. Its unique origin. D. Its great convenience.
2. Which sport attracts the least fans according to the text
A. Football. B. Hockey. C. Volleyball. D. Tennis.
3. Which statement about the four sports is true
A. Football is American people’s favorite sport.
B. Playing ice hockey has body contact.
C. Beach volleyball has attracted the most sports fans recently.
D. A tennis player loses one point if his ball goes past his opponent.
B
Chen Guanghui is a guardian for black-necked cranes(黑颈鹤) in the Dashanbao Black-necked Crane National Nature Reserve of Zhaotong city, in southwest China’s YunnanProvince. Whistling(吹口哨) is the secret language Chen uses to communicate with the black-necked cranes, a type of migratory bird under first class protection in China. She says different whistles signal different things. When she whistles in an increasing tone, she tries to tell the cranes: ask your companions to come back for lunch, and they would chirp(吱喳叫)to spread the message right away.
Living near the Dashanbao Nature Reserve, a major winter habitat(栖息地) for the rare species, Chen started to take care of them in 2003, a mission she took over from her mother, whose devotion dates back to the 1990s.
“In the first few days, I remembered they ran away as soon as I approached them. I was very upset and asked my mom to come back, and I was worried they would starve,” says Chen. “I initially tried everything, even singing folk songs to attract them, but failed. Later, I used special whistles and gradually formed close bond with the cranes. ”
“I treat them as if they were my own children, and I’m always concerned about them, especially during snowy days when they can’t get food. I feel uncomfortable and anxious when I hear them chirp and usually rush to prepare corn for them. ” It’s never been an easy job, and Chen has sustained quite a few injuries over the years, even falling into frozen marsh(沼泽)while trying to save a trapped crane in 2008. However, she never gave up. With love and responsibility, she has persisted in caring for the cranes for about 20 years.
Thanks to the joint protection efforts of Chen and staff members at the nature reserve, now more than 1,900 black-necked cranes overwinter in the area each season every year, up from about 300 when the nature reserve was established.
4. How does Chen Guanghui communicate with black-necked cranes
A. By singing folk songs. B. By imitating chirps of birds.
C. By making hand gestures. D. By blowing special whistles.
5. What do the underlined words “a mission” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. Rescuing injured animals.
B. Restoring habitats for rare species.
C. Looking after black-necked cranes.
D. Building Dashanbao Nature Reserve.
6. How did Chen Guanghui feel about her initial attempts at the work
A. It is inspiring. B. It is frustrating. C. It is interesting. D. It is exciting.
7. What can we learn from Chen’s story
A. Efforts bear fruit. B. Fortune favors the brave.
C. Virtue is its own reward. D. A miss is as good as a mile.
C
If English means endless new words, difficult grammar and sometimes strange pronunciation, you are wrong. Haven’t you noticed that you have become smarter since you started to learn a language
According to a new study by a British university, learning a second language can lead to an increase in your brain power. Researchers found that learning other languages changes grey matter density (灰质密度). This is the area of the brain which processes (加工) information. It is similar to the way that exercise builds muscles. The study also found the younger people learn a second language, the greater the effect is.
A team led by Dr. Andrea Mechelli, from University College London (UCL), took a group of Britons who only spoke English. They were compared with a group of “early bilinguals” who had learnt a second language before the age of five, as well as a number of later learners.
Scans showed that grey matter density in the brain was greater in bilinguals than in people without a second language. But the longer a person waited before mastering a new language, the smaller the difference was.
“Our findings suggest that the structure of the brain is changed by the experience of learning a second language,” said the scientists. It means that the change itself increases the ability to learn.
Professor Dylan Vaughan Jones of the University of Wales, has researched the link between bilingualism and maths skills. “Having two languages gives you two windows on the world and makes the brain more flexible.” he said. “You are actually going beyond language and have a better understanding of different ideas.”
The findings were matched in a study of native Italian speakers who had learnt English as a second language between the ages of two and thirty-four. Reading, writing, and comprehension were all tested. The results showed that the younger they started to learn, the better. “Studying a language means you get an entrance to another world,” explained the scientists.
8. Why does the writer mention “exercise” in the second paragraph
A. To make people believe language learning is helpful for their health.
B. To suggest language learning is also a kind of physical labor.
C. To prove that one needs more resources when he/she is learning a language.
D. To tell us that learning a language can train your brain effectively.
9. What can we know from the scientific findings
A. The ability of learning a second language is changing all the time.
B. The earlier you start to learn a second language, the higher the grey matter density is.
C. The experience of learning a second language has a bad effect on the brain.
D. There is no difference between a later second language learner and one without a second language.
10. What is mainly talked about in this passage
A. Studying a foreign language can improve man’s ability to think.
B. Language learning is closely connected with maths study.
C. Man has a great ability of learning a second language.
D. The study done by the researchers from UCL failed finally.
11. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A physics text book. B. A course plan. C. A science magazine. D. A travel brochure.
D
If you were a superhero what would your superpower be Would you want to fly or be invisible Or, perhaps, you’d rather have the power to read minds Wouldn’t that be cool
Reading minds is not as far-fetched as you might think. In fact, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a wearable device that can actually express a person’s thoughts and allow them to talk to a computer-without anyone else hearing.
The device, called AlterEgo, allows a person to control a computer and ask it questions without ever saying one word. When the individual wearing the device thinks of a word or a phrase but does not speak it, AlterEgo picks up the neuromuscular (神经肌肉) signals in that person’s jaw and face. AlterEgo sends those signals to a computer, which is programmed to associate them with specific words.
The device is fairly accurate. Inal0-person trial, AlterEgo had a92percent transcription (转录) accuracy. Researchers say that number will increase over time. “Our idea was: Could we have a computing platform that’s more internal, that combines human and machine in some ways and that feels like an internal extension of our own thoughts ” Arnav Kapur, a graduate student at the MIT Media Lab said.
So what effect could this have on communication AlterEgo can change the way humans interact with computers, allowing us to silently connect with AI assistants such as Amazon’s Alexa, Google’s Assistant or Apple’s Siri without anyone knowing. If a person is having a conversation and wants to look up a bit of information, they don’t have to take out their digital device; instead they can just think of the question. AlterEgo will answer without interrupting the conversation. The device can also help people communicate in noisy situations, such as on a factory floor in the airport.
12. Why are the questions raised in paragraph 1
A. To ask readers for their opinions. B. To introduce the topic of the passage.
C. To inspire readers’ imagination. D. To show the author’s curiosity.
13. What does the underlined word “them” in paragraph 3 refer to
A. The questions. B. The computers. C. The signals. D. The words.
14. What influence will AlterEgo have on people’s communication
A. People can apply AI assistants skillfully.
B. People will make good mind-readers.
C. People no longer need mobile phones.
D. People can communicate more smoothly.
15. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text’
A. AlterEgo Frees People of Thinking. B. Wearable Device Controls Computer.
C. Silent Reader of Your Mind Comes True. D. Communication Is Easy with AI Assistants.
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。
If you have planned a trip during summer holiday, certainly you will want to share some photos on WeChat. ____16____Don’t worry! Here is some advice you can follow to take wonderful photos.
Turn back and smile. While on the road, the moment you turn back with a smile is the most impressive. Just walk away from the camera and do a turn-back for the most natural effect. You can also pretend to hear your name called, turn back, and run your fingers through long hair. ____17____
Look away from the camera. There are many ways for you to avoid looking at the camera. ____18____Looking down on the ground or looking out of the window is a good choice, too. If there is nothing to see, you can also choose to close your eyes and enjoy this moment of quietness
____19____. Are you a little shy when facing the camera Taking a back view photo is a good choice, which can leave room for imagination and bring a different feeling ss well.
Take a seat. ____20____ If there are good places to sit down, please do it! You can make a variety of positions with your arms and legs.
Taking the perfect photo takes time and practice. If you follow these simple tricks above, your photos will start coming out beautifully! Do not hesitate to go out with your friends and take more photos.
A. Point to the distance.
B. Take a back view photo.
C. Not every photo needs to have you stand.
D. This is a fantastic way to increase your beauty.
E. But how do you choose and share your photos properly
F. But what if the photos are not as pretty as you expected
G. For example, you can look into the sky and let the camera catch your side face.
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A、B、C 和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Seven-year-old Maggie Kuznia loves books, but she seems to love sharing the stories she reads even more. Qnce or twice a week, the little girl puts a few books in her backpack and gets ready to ___21___ the elderly at Good Samaritan Society.
Maggie’s mom, Tiffany Kuznia, works as the activity director at the retirement facility and often brings her daughter with her to ___22___. One day, as little Maggie was packing her bag, Tiffany Kuznia ___23___ her to bring her toys. Maggie quickly replied that she had ___24___ plans for the day. “I’m going to bring books and I’m going to read to the residents.” she ___25___.
With time, Maggie has become so beloved among the residents that she even has “___26___” she reads to every week. She often visits each one for over an hour with her mom regularly checking in on her to make sure she isn’t overstaying her ___27___. Much to Maggie’s ___28___, the residents are more than happy to have her around for extended periods of time. The ___29___ usually leads to coloring books and doing puzzles with her elderly friends, who ____30____ Maggie a granddaughter of their own.
Maggie hopes to inspire other kids of her age to read to the elderly. ____31____ polishing her reading abilities and having a group of devoted ____32____, her senior friends are always ready to help her when she trips up on a ____33____ word. As for the residents, Maggie seems to ____34____ their day. “I think the intergenerational part is so good,” Patti Griggs, a resident Maggie has befriended, said. “Everybody likes to have the ____35____ of another person and be special to them.”
21.
A. follow B. defend C. visit D. teach
22.
A. chat B. work C. queue D. travel
23.
A reminded B. persuaded C. trained D. permitted
24.
A. normal B. desperate C. basic D. different
25.
A. predicted B. announced C. complained D. requested
26.
A. performers B. operators C. regulars D. librarians
27.
A. behavior B. challenge C. memory D. welcome
28.
A. relief B. concern C. delight D. regret
29.
A. reading B. talking C. listening D. writing
30.
A. choose B. consider C. prove D. appoint
31.
A. In addition to B. Because of C. In return for D. Thanks to
32.
A. followers B. sufferers C. listeners D. teachers
33.
A. true B. familiar C. good D. new
34.
A. brighten up B. account for C. comment on D. figure out
35.
A. advantage B. judgement C. competence D. attention
第二节(共 10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分 15分)
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词) 或括号内单词的正确形式。
Villagers in Africa ____36____ (watch) hundreds of movies outdoors in the past three years, thanks to a project launched by Nan Gengxu, president of Global Max Media Group in China. Cinema is not ____37____ (wide) available in most African countries, some of ____38____ have no more 10 movie theaters. The project ____39____ (call) Scene Travel aims to satisfy local residents’ spiritual needs and to help ____40____ (they) learn more about the outside world by bringing movies to towns and villages. Kids and old people are very happy when ____41____ (see) films. A simple scene from a movie not only brings audiences cultural enjoyment but also lights up their minds and even their futures. ____42____ (local) show great interest in the Chinese subtitles and lines in ____43____ movies and even want to learn Chinese and Chinese culture. As head of a group, Nan is committed to using the media to promote understanding among Chinese and African people. Nan said he doesn’t mind being considered ____44____ a businessman who fails _____45_____ (make) a profit from such projects. For him, promoting exchanges between China and Africa is of more importance.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分 15分)
46. 你校将以“Care for Ourselves, Care for Our Eyes”为主题，举办一场英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1. 保护眼睛的重要性;
2. 培养良好用眼习惯的方法;
3. 保护眼睛的倡议。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右;
2 可适当增加细节，以使行文连贯;
3. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Care for Ourselves, Care for Our Eyes
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第二节(满分25 分)
47. 阅读下面短文，根据所给情节进行续写，使之构成一个完整的故事。
An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year -old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow (乌鸦) perched (栖息) on their window.
The father asked his son, “what is this ” The son replied, “It is a crow.”
After a few minutes, the father asked his son for the second time, “What is this ” The son said, “Father , I have just now told you, it is a crow!”
After a little while, the old father again asked his son for the third time, “What is this ”
At this time some expression of irritation (恼怒) was felt in the son’s tone when he said to his father with a rebuff (生硬回绝) . “It’s a crow , a crow.” A little while later, the father again asked his son the fourth time, “ What is this ”
This time, the son shouted at his father, “ Why do you keep asking me the same question again and again, although I have told you so many times ‘IT IS A CROW’. Are you not able to understand this ’
A little while later the father went to his room and came back with an old tattered (发皱) diary, which he had maintained since his son was born. On opening a page, he asked his son to read that page. When the son read it, the following words were written in the diary:
“Today my little son aged three was sitting with me on the sofa, when a crow was sitting on the window. My son asked me 23 times what it was, and I replied to him all 23 times that it was a crow. I hugged him lovingly each time he asked me the same question. I did not at all feel annoyed but I rather felt love for my innocent son.
注意：
1. 所续写短文的词数应为150词左右；
2. 续写部分分为两段，每段的开头语已为你写好；
Paragraph 1:
After reading the diary,
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Paragraph 2:
Feeling ashamed , the son got down on his knees before his father.
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