大荔县2023—2024学年度第一学期期末教学质量检测
高二英语
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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．What are they talking about
A．Hobbies. B．Part-time jobs. C．Schoolwork.
2．Where does the woman want to go
A．Korea. B．Canada. C．China.
3．What street is the gas station on
A．South Street. B．Central Street. C．Turner Lane.
4．What does the woman like best
A．Oranges. B．Apples. C．Watermelons.
5．What does the man want to do
A．Ask for advice. B．Buy a shirt. C．Change a shirt.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What’s the relationship between the two speakers
A．Friends. B．Neighbors. C．Couples.
7．What does the man do
A．A secretary. B．A manager. C．A math teacher.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．How many people did Molly invite
A．Sixteen. B．Seventeen. C．Eighteen.
9．Where did the woman watch Titanic
A．At a friend’s. B．At the cinema. C．At home.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．When does the conversation take place
A．At the end of the term. B．In the middle of the term. C．At the beginning of the term.
11．What is Tim’s hobby
A．Sunbathing. B．Swimming. C．Travelling.
12．Why will Liz go to Harbin
A．To visit her friends. B．To go skating. C．To enjoy the festival.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．When does the library close
A．At 7:30 p.m.. B．At 8:00 p.m.. C．At 8:30 p.m..
14．What does Ted ask the girl to do
A．Borrow a book for him B．Buy a book for him. C．Return a book for him.
15．What can we learn about the girl
A．She is doing a class report. B．She finds history boring. C．She has some new books.
16．What kind of books does the girl need
A．History. B．Culture. C．American food.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Where did Lisa see the first snow this year
A．In Scotland. B．In London. C．In the north of England.
18．What does Lisa love to do on snowy days
A．Take some photos. B．Make snowmen. C．Have snowball fights.
19．What is the temperature here today
A．-1℃. B．0℃. C．1℃.
20．What does Lisa advise Jane to wear
A．Thick gloves. B．Right shoes. C．Dark coats.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Top Piano Players in the World
Martha Argerich
Martha Argerich could be considered the next Beethoven, as she is one of the most outstanding pianists ever to play. Argerich preferred being on stage with others instead of performing solo; therefore, she has been performing in a concerto format since the 1980s. Argerich was not one for the spotlight, as she often avoided public appearances such as interviews; however, her great talent was all the publicity she needed, standing out during concertos and sonatas.
Leif Ove Andsnes
Known for his appealing performances of Edvard Grieg’s works, Andsnes has won praise for his performances at some of the world’s most famous concert halls. Andsnes has certainly made his mark in Norway, as he is the founding director of Norway’s Rosendal Chamber Music Festival. Because of his unique voice and interesting approach, he was praised by The New York Times as a “pianist of authoritative elegance, power, and insight.”
Alfred Brendel
Known for his beautiful interpretations of Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert and Mozart, Alfred Brendel was considered one of the greats. He played in various concertos throughout his career and became known for his interpretive coldness in recreating these works. Brendel was considered one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, as he made his mark in the classical music industry. Brendel was self-taught and learned his love of piano at an early age.
Arthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinstein was certainly one of the greats. His career began in the early 20th century when he began to come into contact with some of the world’s most important composers, such as Maurice Ravel, Paul Dukas, and Jacques Thibaud. He made various trips worldwide and visited nearly every continent, where crowds met him with great praise and encouragement.
1. What does the female pianist focus on in her career
A. Skills in hosting concertos and sonatas. B. Cooperation with other musicians.
C. Close relationships with the media. D. Unique ways to interpret music.
2. Who learned music by himself or herself
A. Martha Argerich. B. Leif Ove Andsnes.
C. Alfred Brendel. D. Arthur Rubinstein.
3. How is Arthur Rubinstein different from the other pianists
A. He was the director of a Norwegian festival.
B. He made a difference in classical music.
C. He was the best musician of the 20th century.
D. He got in touch with some famous composers.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。本文简要介绍了四位世界顶级钢琴演奏家：Martha Argerich，Leif Ove Andsnes，Alfred Brendel和Arthur Rubinstein
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Martha Argerich部分中“Argerich preferred being on stage with others instead of performing solo; therefore, she has been performing in a concerto format since the 1980s.(阿格里奇更喜欢和别人一起在舞台上表演，而不是独自表演;因此，从20世纪80年代开始，她一直以协奏曲的形式演出)”可知，Martha Argerich在她的职业生涯中注重的是和其他音乐家的合作。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Alfred Brendel部分中“Brendel was self-taught and learned his love of piano at an early age.(布伦德尔自学成才，在很小的时候就爱上了钢琴)”可知，Brendel自学音乐。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Arthur Rubinstein部分中“His career began in the early 20th century when he began to come into contact with some of the world’s most important composers, such as Maurice Ravel, Paul Dukas, and Jacques Thibaud.(他的职业生涯始于20世纪初，当时他开始接触到一些世界上最重要的作曲家，如莫里斯·拉威尔、保罗·杜卡斯和雅克·蒂博)”可知，Rubinstein的职业生涯始于20世纪初，当时他开始接触到一些世界上最有影响力的作曲家。故选D。
B
A British friend told me he couldn't understand why Chinese people love eating sunflower seeds (葵花子) as a snack so much. “I’ve met a lot of older Chinese and many have a crack in their front teeth; I believe that's from cracking the seeds,” he said.
I had never noticed the habit, but once he mentioned it, I suddenly became more aware. I realized that whenever I’m watching TV or typing a report, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds. My friend doesn't like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so hard just to get one small seed.
When we were young, the whole family would usually get together for Chinese New Year. Then, we all lived close to one another, usually in a small city, and sometimes even neighbors would go doortodoor on Chinese New Year’s Eve to check out what every household was making.
I remember my parents would be in the kitchen cooking. In the living room, a large table would already be laid out, complete with a fancy tablecloth, readymade dumpling fillings, and dishes full of candy, fruits and sunflower seeds.
Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat before the evening feast. I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then.
I don’t think it’s right to criticize one’s choice in food or eating habits, no matter how strange they may seem.
It’s not only in China. When I went abroad, I found people had all sorts of strange habits when it came to food. In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread and eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins their breath. They think it’s a delicacy, and it’s connected with their culture. I think it’s a wonderful tradition.
4. What lesson can we learn from the passage
A. One kind of food doesn’t necessarily suit everyone.
B. Eating habits come from a certain culture.
C. It is good to form healthy eating habits.
D. Changing your eating habits will change your life.
5. What did the writer become aware of
A. She had ever typed a report about seeds.
B. She ate various snacks while watching TV.
C. She has a habit of cracking sunflower seeds.
D. She damaged her teeth by eating sunflower seeds.
6. What does the writer prove by mentioning Chinese New Year
A. The traditions of celebrating it disappear.
B. Children can eat delicious food on that day.
C. The families would get together for it.
D. Eating sunflower seeds is related to it.
7. The writer’s attitude to Denmark’s way of eating bread is ________．
A. acceptable B. critical
C. neutral D. doubtful
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章通过中国人喜欢嗑葵花籽的事例，谈论了饮食习惯来自特定的文化。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，根据最后一段中“It’s not only in China. When I went abroad, I found people had all sorts of strange habits when it came to food. In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread and eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins their breath. They think it’s a delicacy, and it’s connected with their culture. (这不仅发生在中国。当我出国的时候，我发现人们在食物方面有各种奇怪的习惯。在丹麦，人们把腌制的红鱼放在面包上作为晚餐，不管这对他们的呼吸有多大的危害。他们认为这是一种美食，与他们的文化有关。)”可知，通过本文，我们可以了解到饮食习惯来自特定的文化。故选B项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“I realized that whenever I’m watching TV or typing a report, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds. (我意识到，每当我看电视或打报告时，我总是无意识地开始嗑葵花籽。)”可知，作者意识到了自己有嗑葵花籽的习惯。故选C项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中“When we were young, the whole family would usually get together for Chinese New Year. (我们小的时候，全家人通常会在一起过中国新年。)”以及第五段中“I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then. (我那时一定学会了如何嗑开葵花籽。)”等内容可知，作者提到中国新年是为了证明它和吃葵花籽有关。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread and eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins their breath. They think it’s a delicacy, and it’s connected with their culture. I think it’s a wonderful tradition. (在丹麦，人们把腌制的红鱼放在面包上作为晚餐，不管这对他们的呼吸有多大的危害。他们认为这是一种美食，与他们的文化有关。我认为这是一个很棒的传统。)”可知，作者认为丹麦人吃面包的方式是可接受的。故选A项。
C
What people say is only one aspect of good communication. Good listening skills and body language are also important for us to effectively communicate with others. Effective communication involves more than talking to a person. How things are said, words are chosen and tones are adopted are all aspects of good communication.
Body language, a common form of non-verbal communication, can support what a speaker is saying. Studies have shown that of the information that is received from other people, only 10% is from what they say and 40% is from the tone and speed of their voice. The other 50% is obtained from their body language. Reading body language is part of developing social skills.
Some professionals, such as lawyers, governmental security officers and doctors on mental problems, learn to read every type of body language of others to help in their jobs. They look for specific signs, while the average person reads some body language subconsciously（下意识地）. Body language can involve one aspect such as the eyes, or the use of different body parts. Where the body is positioned in relation to another person or at a table is another piece in communicating what the person is feeling. Troubles may arise（出现） when body language is misunderstood.
Good listening skills clear the way to a clear message while bad listening skills create barriers which can confuse or stop the message. Good listeners can use body language by nodding occasionally to show interest and understanding, make eye contact with the speaker, repeat some of the words and feelings, and summarize what they have heard. All these can avoid communication troubles.
Poor listeners rarely communicate effectively. Barriers they commonly use may include: interruptions, inappropriate humor, judgments, criticisms, and unrelated questions. People who are attempting to communicate with a person who continually throws out barriers will often stop talking and they even get angry as they feel misunderstood and frustrated. Healthy minded people are able to communicate with others effectively by avoiding these barriers. They are able to let their partners know what they want regularly and clearly.
8. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Speakers usually pay little attention to what they said and what words and tones they use.
B. Good communication means talking to a person effectively with right tones and speed.
C. Body language and listening skills are highly involved in successful communication.
D. The manner of communication is determined by the listener rather than the speaker.
9. According to the studies, body language ________.
A. makes up 40% of the information received from communication
B. sometimes leads people to misunderstand what others have said
C. can remind the listeners of what the speakers are actually expressing
D. can only be correctly read by people with excellent social skills
10. Which of the following reactions of a listener may create difficulties in communication
A. Making a summary of what he has heard.
B. Repeating the speaker’s words and ideas.
C. Showing his feeling to the speaker.
D. Bringing in an unrelated topic suddenly.
11. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this text
A. To emphasize that communication involves more than talking.
B. To introduce different types of non-verbal communication.
C. To suggest ways to effectively communicate with others.
D. To discuss the different effects of good and poor listening skills.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. D 11. A
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述有效的沟通不仅仅是与人交谈，良好的倾听技巧和肢体语言对于我们有效地与他人沟通也很重要。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“Good listening skills and body language are also important for us to effectively communicate with others.(良好的倾听技巧和肢体语言对我们与他人有效沟通也很重要。)”可知，肢体语言和倾听技巧是成功沟通的关键。故选C项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The other 50% is obtained from their body language.(另外50%的信息来自于他们的肢体语言。)”可知，肢体语言可以提醒倾听者说话的人实际想表达的意思。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“Poor listeners rarely communicate effectively. Barriers they commonly use may include: interruptions, inappropriate humor, judgments, criticisms, and unrelated questions.”可知，不好的听众很少有效地沟通。他们常用的障碍包括：打断、不恰当的幽默、判断、批评和不相干的问题。所以D项“突然引入一个无关的话题”可能造成沟通困难。故选D项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，结合第一段中“What people say is only one aspect of good communication.(人们所说的只是良好沟通的一个方面。）”及“Effective communication involves more than talking to a person.(有效的交流不仅仅包括和一个人说话。)”可知，本文目的是强调交流不仅仅包括如何说话。故选A项。
D
Ecotourism has become increasingly popular in recent years.Travelers visit natural environments funding conservation efforts or promoting local economies.In many cases, ecotourism involves close interaction with wildlife.
Now, scientists have analyzed more than 100 research studies on how ecotourism affects wild animals.They find the presence of humans changes the way animals behave, and those changes may put them at risk.Therefore, they have concluded that such trips can be harmful to the animals.
When animals interact in seemingly kind ways with humans, they may let down their guard.As animals learn to relax in the presence of humans, they may become bolder in other situations.If this transfers to their interactions with predators (捕食者), they are more likely to be injured or killed.
The presence of humans can also discourage natural predators.It creates a kind of safe place for smaller animals that may make them bolder.For example, in Grand Teton National Park, elk and pronghorns in areas with more tourists are less watchful and spend more time eating.
Interacting with people can cause great changes in the characteristics of various species over time.“If animals become accustomed to tourists, we might create unintended consequences — affecting the behavior or population of a species and influencing the species’ function in its community,” the researchers write.
Ecotourism has effects similar to those of animal domestication (驯养) and urbanization.Research has shown that domesticated silver foxes become more obedient and less fearful.Fox squirrels and birds that live in urbanized areas are slower to flee from danger.The phenomena result from evolutionary changes, but also from regular interactions with humans.
Scientists hope the new analysis will encourage more research into the interactions between people and wildlife.It is essential to develop further understanding of how various species in various situations respond to human interaction and under what conditions human exposure may place them at risk.
12. We can learn from the passage that ___________.
A. ecotourism causes damage to the natural homes of wildlife
B. it is easy for eco-tourists to build up trust with wild animals
C. the effects brought by ecotourism may be harmful to the animals
D. wildlife interactions with humans strengthen their function in community
13. What does the underlined word “bolder” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. shyer B. braver C. wiser D. swifter
14. The author mentions pronghorns in paragraph 4 as an example to show that ________.
A. wild animals become more relaxed due to evolution
B. animals’ reactions to humans vary from species to species
C. smaller animals tend to be in harmony with natural predators
D. the presence of humans reduces their awareness of potential danger
15. What might be the best title for the text
A. Ecotourism Can Put Wild Animals at Risk
B. Ecotourism Has Become A Popular Trend
C. Wildlife’s Reactions to Human Activities
D. Latest Research Findings on Ecotourism
【答案】12. C 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【分析】本文是说明文。文章介绍了科学家们进行了关于生态旅游如何影响野生动物的研究，认为在生态旅游中，人类的存在会使野生动物处于危险之中。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段中“They find the presence of humans changes the way animals behave, and those changes may put them at risk. Therefore, they have concluded that such trips can be harmful to the animals.（他们发现人类的存在改变了动物的行为方式，而这些变化可能会使它们处于危险之中。因此，他们得出结论，生态旅游可能对动物有害。）”可知，生态旅游带来的影响可能对动物有害。故选C。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。划线词前文提到“When animals interact in seemingly kind ways with humans, they may let down their guard”，后文提到“If this transfers to their interactions with predators (捕食者), they are more likely to be injured or killed”，当动物以看似友好的方式与人类互动时，它们可能在人类面前会放松警惕，这样导致如果有捕猎者的情况下，动物也会放松警惕，对捕猎者没有惧怕心理，导致他们受伤或死亡。所以在其他情况下，他们可能会变得更加大胆。因此可以猜测，bolder意思为“更大胆的，更不惧怕的”。故选B。
14题详解】
推理判断题。文章第四段中提到“The presence of humans can also discourage natural predators. It creates a kind of safe place for smaller animals that may make them bolder.（人类的存在也能阻止天敌的入侵。它为较小的动物创造了一种安全的地方，这可能会使它们更加大胆。）” 下文提到在游客很多的地方，叉角羚不那么警惕，而是花更多的时间吃东西。作者举这个例子是为了说明人类的存在使小动物们放松警惕，降低了他们对潜在危险的意识。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，文章第二段提出“and those changes may put them at risk…such trips can be harmful to the animals.”与人类存在会改变动物的行为方式，使他们处于危险中……生态旅游对动物有害；第三段提出“When animals interact in seemingly kind ways with humans, they may let down their guard.”与人类互动会让动物放松警惕；第四段提出“ The presence of humans can also discourage natural predators.”人类的存在能阻止天敌，让动物更加大胆；第五段提出“Interacting with people can cause great changes in the characteristics of various species over time.” 与人互动会导致不同物种的特征发生巨大变化。由此可知，文章是关于生态旅游对野生动物带来的害处。标题应该为“生态旅游会把野生动物置于危险之中”。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Reading is often seen as an individual activity, but it definitely doesn’t have to be. If you join a book club, reading with others can be a positive social interaction. ____16____ And here are some of the ways that becoming part of a book club can better your life.
____17____ If so, a book club can help you discover and explore new types, authors, and perspectives (观点). According to a recent survey, 57 percent of book clubbers said they wouldn’t otherwise have read some of the books selected by their book clubs.
In such a fast-paced world, sometimes it’s challenging to find the time and motivation to read. By joining a book club, you make a commitment to read the book of the month or the week and discuss your insights with others. ____18____
Reading is one of the most important things you can do for your brain, but reading with other people can make it even better. ____19____ Being part of a book club can improve your learning skills, such as your memory, comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. By discussing the book with others, you are exercising your brain and stimulating new neural (神经的) connections. Book clubs allow you to connect with other readers and learn from their perspectives.
Another plus is that at a book club you get together with your club members regularly, with whom you can share not only your thoughts about books but also other aspects of life.____20____ Therefore, by reading with others, you are enriching your heart as well as your mind. So what are you waiting for Join a book club now and enjoy the many benefits of reading with others!
A. This can help you meet your reading goals.
B. Joining a book club can offer you many benefits.
C. Book clubs can boost your happiness and well-being.
D. Do you often have difficulty finishing reading a book
E. This brings a sense of community, belonging, and friendship.
F. Have you found yourself always reading similar types of books
G. Meeting with others and exchanging ideas about things is the key.
【答案】16. B 17. F 18. A 19. G 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍了加入读书俱乐部的一些好处。
【详解】1. 上文“If you join a book club, reading with others can be a positive social interaction.”（如果你加入一个读书俱乐部，和别人一起阅读可以是一种积极的社交互动。）指出了加入读书俱乐部的好处，空后“And here are some of the ways that becoming part of a book club can better your life”（以下是加入读书俱乐部可以改善您生活的一些方法。）指出有一些方法能让你加入读书俱乐部后改善生活，这说明加入读书俱乐部有很多好处，所以作者指出加入读书俱乐部可以改善生活的一些方法，B项“参加读书俱乐部可以给你带来很多好处。”符合，B项中的“offer you many benefits”与空后句中的“better your life”意义一致，故选B项。
2. 根据空后“If so, a book club can help you discover and explore new types, authors, and perspectives.”（如果是这样，读书俱乐部可以帮助你发现和探索新的类型、作者和观点。）可知，空格处应该为设问句，指代“If so”所表达的情况，DF项二选一。根据空后内容“a book club can help you discover and explore new types, authors, and perspectives.”（读书俱乐部可以帮助你发现和探索新的类型、作者和观点。）可知，本段主要介绍加入读书会可以让你阅读不同种类的图书，即不会总读类似的书，F项“你是否发现自己总是阅读类似的书籍？”符合，如果你总是发现自己阅读类似的书籍，那么加入读书俱乐部可以帮助你阅读不同类型的书籍，故选F项。
3. 根据空前“By joining a book club, you make a commitment to read the book of the month or the week and discuss your insights with others”（通过加入读书俱乐部，你就可以承诺每月或每周阅读一本书，并与他人讨论你的见解。）可知，本段主要介绍加入读书会可以帮助你坚持阅读，空处承接上文，指出加入读书俱乐部的好处——实现坚持阅读的目标，A项“这可以帮助你实现你的阅读目标。”符合，其中的“This”指代“you make a commitment to read the book of the month or the week and discuss your insights with others.”这件事，并且与前面的motivation形成照应，故选A项。
4. 根据空前句“Reading is one of the most important things you can do for your brain, but reading with other people can make it even better”（阅读是你能为你的大脑做的最重要的事情之一，但是和其他人一起阅读可以使它变得更好。）可知，本段主要阐述加人读书会对大脑有更多的好处。下文“By discussing the book with others, you are exercising your brain and stimulating new neural (神经的) connections.”（通过与其他人讨论这本书，你锻炼了你的大脑，刺激了新的神经连接。）具体指出了如何做能对大脑有好处，G项“与他人见面并交流观点是关键。”符合，其中的“Meeting with others and exchanging ideas about things”与下文中的“discussing the book with others”为同义复现，都是在介绍当你在读书会中与别人交流讨论时会对大脑有好处，故选G项。
5. 根据空前句“Another plus is that at a book club you get together with your club members regularly, with whom you can share not only your thoughts about books but also other aspects of life.”（另一个好处是，在读书俱乐部，你可以定期与俱乐部成员聚会，与他们分享你对书籍的想法，以及生活的其他方面。）可知，本段主要介绍加入读书会对社交方面的益处；E项“这带来了一种团结、归属感和友谊。”符合，也是在介绍对社交方面的好处，其中的“This”指代空前句中的“at a book club you get together with your club members regularly”，加入读书会后你会定期和会友们碰头，这会让人有一种归属感，还可能让你交到朋友，也符合空后“by reading with others, you are enriching your heart as well as your mind”的描述，故选E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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the last months of Dad’s life, my brothers and I moved him to a local nursing home nearby. I spent as much time as I could ___21___ him there. Cancer had damaged his body badly and was now ___22___ his mind.
During one visit, I entered his room, only to find him in a ___23___ sleep. I sat by his side for a while ___24___, wishing for more time with him and also ___25___ I hadn’t made the most of all the years we had together. Then I got up and walked out.
A light rain was starting to fall and it matched my ___26___. As I walked to my car, I saw a woman in a wheelchair ___27___ to move herself out of the rain. I ___28___ walked over and helped push her inside. She thanked me and gave me a ___29___ smile. At that moment, I felt a light shine into my soul and a sense of ___30___ return to my heart. I walked back out, letting the rain wash over me, and thanked all the years I had with Dad. I also knew even if Dad died, the love we shared would ___31___ continue.
I now still think of that ___32___ of loving kindness. It reminds me that while we might not be able to live every moment to the fullest, we can still ___33___ the moments we do have. Life is
___34___ for love and kindness, which go beyond even death and are ever-lasting ___35___. May you fill your days with them.
21. A. inspecting B. observing C. joining D. visiting
22. A. eating away at B. keeping away from C. living up to D. getting rid of
23. A. disturbed B. light C. broken D. deep
24. A. silently B. impatiently C. secretly D. nervously
25. A. recalling B. understanding C. regretting D. denying
26. A. image B. mood C. taste D. character
27. A. hesitating B. pretending C. refusing D. struggling
28. A. quickly B. randomly C. curiously D. anxiously
29. A. forced B. beautiful C. fixed D. humorous
30. A. fun B. warmth C. amazement D. commitment
31. A. almost B. hardly C. still D. even
32. A. period B. adventure C. performance D. moment
33. A. value B. pick C. change D. create
34. A. tested B. kept C. meant D. used
35. A. belongings B. treasures C. goods D. possessions
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. B 30. B 31. C 32. D 33. A 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了在作者父亲生命的最后几个月里，作者和兄弟们把他搬到了附近的一家当地养老院。作者后悔没有多陪陪父亲，但随后又意识到虽然我们可能无法充分利用每一刻，但我们仍然可以珍惜我们所拥有的时刻。生命意味着爱和善良，它们甚至超越死亡，是永恒的财富。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我花了尽可能多的时间去看望他。A. inspecting检查；B. observing观察；C. joining加入；D. visiting拜访。根据上文“In the last months of Dad’s life, my brothers and I moved him to a local nursing home nearby.(在爸爸生命的最后几个月里，我和我的兄弟们把他搬到了附近的一家当地养老院)”可知，此处指作者去看望父亲，应用visit。后文“During one visit”也是提示。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：癌症严重损害了他的身体，现在正在侵蚀他的精神。A. eating away at侵蚀；B. keeping away from远离；C. living up to实现；D. getting rid of摆脱。根据上文“Cancer had damaged his body badly”指癌症侵蚀父亲的精神。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在一次拜访中，我走进他的房间，却发现他正在熟睡。A. disturbed被打扰的；B. light轻的；C. broken破的；D. deep深的。修饰后文sleep指父亲正在熟睡，应用deep。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我在他身边静静地坐了一会儿，希望能有更多的时间和他在一起，也后悔没有充分利用我们在一起的这些年。A. silently沉默地，安静地；B. impatiently无耐心地；C. secretly秘密地；D. nervously紧张地。根据后文“wishing for more time with him”指作者在父亲身边静静地坐了一会儿，希望能有更多的时间和他在一起，故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我在他身边静静地坐了一会儿，希望能有更多的时间和他在一起，也后悔没有充分利用我们在一起的这些年。A. recalling回想起；B. understanding理解；C. regretting后悔；D. denying否认。根据后文“I hadn’t made the most of all the years we had together”可知，作者后悔没有好好和父亲相处。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：下起了小雨，正合我的心情。A. image图片；B. mood情绪；C. taste味道；D. character性格。根据上文“A light rain was starting to fall”以及作者当时心情后悔低落，可知小雨符合作者的情绪。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我走向我的车时，我看见一个坐在轮椅上的女人挣扎着从雨中爬起来。A. hesitating犹豫；B. pretending假装；C. refusing拒绝；D. struggling挣扎。根据上文“I saw a woman in a wheelchair”可知，一个坐在轮椅上的女人挣扎着从雨中爬起来。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我迅速走过去，把她推了进去。A. quickly快速地；B. randomly随机地；C. curiously好奇地；D. anxiously焦虑地。根据后文“walked over and helped push her inside”可知，作者快速走过去帮助了这个女人。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她感谢我，给了我一个美丽的微笑。A. forced迫使；B. beautiful美丽的；C. fixed固定的；D. humorous幽默的。根据上文“She thanked me and gave me a”可知，作者帮助了对方，对方给了作者一个美丽的微笑。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在那一刻，我感到一束光照进了我灵魂，一种温暖的感觉回到了我的心里。A. fun乐趣；B. warmth温暖；C. amazement惊讶；D. commitment承诺。根据上文“I felt a light shine into my soul”可知，作者感受到了光照进了灵魂，所以是温暖的感觉。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我也知道，即使爸爸去世了，我们之间的爱也会继续。A. almost几乎；B. hardly几乎不；C. still仍然；D. even甚至。根据上文“even if Dad died, the love we shared would”可知，父亲去世了，爱也仍然会继续。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我现在仍然想起那个充满慈爱的时刻。A. period时期；B. adventure冒险；C. performance表演；D. moment时刻。呼应后文“we might not be able to live every moment to the fullest”指作者和父亲在一起的时刻。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它提醒我，虽然我们可能无法充分利用每一刻，但我们仍然可以珍惜我们所拥有的时刻。A. value重视，珍惜；B. pick捡起；C. change改变；D. create创造。根据后文“the moments we do have”指可能无法充分利用每一刻，但我们仍然可以珍惜我们所拥有的时刻。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：生命意味着爱和善良，它们甚至超越死亡，是永恒的财富。A. tested测试；B. kept保持；C. meant意味着；D. used使用。根据后文“for love and kindness”指生命意味着爱和善良，故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：生命意味着爱和善良，它们甚至超越死亡，是永恒的财富。A. belongings所有物；B. treasures财富；C. goods商品；D. possessions财产。根据上文“for love and kindness, which go beyond even death and are ever-lasting”可知，生命意味着爱和善良，它们甚至超越死亡，是永恒的财富。故选B。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Can you imagine turning your school into a farm This is ___36___ students did at Zhengzhou Foreign Language Middle School. Under the “double reduction” policy(双减政策), students have many new clubs and after-school ___37___ (activity). One of the most popular clubs ___38___ (be) the Happy Farming Club.
“At first I thought I could just grow some vegetables here,” said Zhang Xin, a club member. “But ___39___ turned out that I also learned a lot about agriculture and biology.”
After ___40___ (study) crops like wheat and garlic, students got the chance to grow them. “My group tried growing leeks (韭菜).” said Zhang. “We first put the roots underground. Then we ___41___ (cover) them with a thin layer of soil and watered them. After this, we had a great sense of ___42___ (achieve). We hope the leeks can grow strong!”
Other groups grew ___43___ (differ) things such as wheat and spinach(菠菜). To tell them apart, students set up boards with the vegetables’ names on them. The campus looks like a small farm now.
“In the 38 years of our school’s history, we are the first ___44___ (grow) vegetables,” said Zhang. “This is really ____45____ special experience!”
【答案】36. what
37. activities
38. is 39. it
40. studying
41. covered
42. achievement
43. different
44. to grow
45. a
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。主要描写郑州外国语中学开办快乐农场俱乐部，让学生学习和体验种植农作物。
【36题详解】
考查表语从句。句意：这就是郑州外国语中学的学生所做的。分析句子可知，空处是表语从句的连接词，且缺乏意思“事情”，用what充当。故填what。
【37题详解】
考查名词。句意：在“双减量”政策下，学生们有许多新的俱乐部和课后活动。根据上文many 可知，此处填名词的复数形式。故填activities。
【38题详解】
考查主谓一致。句意：最受欢迎的俱乐部之一是快乐农场俱乐部。one of +名词的复数+动词的三单形式。根据上文的have可知，句子使用一般现在时。故填is。
【39题详解】
考查代词。句意：但结果我也学到了很多关于农业和生物学的知识。根据后文“turned out that I also learned a lot about agriculture and biology.”可知，此处考查形式主语，真正的主语是that后的句子，故填it。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语。句意：在学习了小麦和大蒜等作物后，学生们有机会种植它们。根据上文介词After可知，此处需填动名词studying，作宾语。故填studying。
【41题详解】
考查时态。句意：然后我们用一层薄薄的土壤覆盖它们并浇水。根据后文“ and watered them”可知，此处是并列谓语。句子是一般过去时，且they和cover是主动关系，故填covered。
【42题详解】
考查名词。考查句意：在这之后，我们有了很大的成就感。根据上文of可知，此处填名词，作宾语。故填achievement。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：其他组种植不同的东西，如小麦和菠菜。分析句子可知，此处用形容词different修饰名词 things。故填different。
【44题详解】
考查不定式。句意：在我们学校38年的历史中，我们是第一个种蔬菜的人。the first to do sth.意为“第一个做某事的……”。故填to grow。
【45题详解】
考查冠词。句意：这真是一次特别的经历！experience为可数名词此处是泛指，且 special是以辅音音素开头的单词，用a。故填a。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是高二三班的李华，你校准备举办以“Chinese Youth of the New Era”为主题的英文演讲活动。请结合屠呦呦和袁隆平老一辈科学家的精神，谈一谈作为新时代青年的你们应该怎么做。内容包括：
1.有梦想；2.有担当；3.有自信，不言弃。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Thank you very much for your attention.
【答案】Dear fellow students,
I am Li Hua from class 2 grade 3. President Xi said in his New Year’s Speech, “We are all running very hard. We are all dream chasers, especially the students.” So, today I am honored to be here to share my views with you.
To begin with, as the Chinese youth of the new era, we are supposed to have specific dreams. Not only can they drive us study hard but also they can help us live a better life with a good command of knowledge. Moreover, it is a strong sense of responsibility that we should have. If we possess responsibility like our great scientists Tu Youyou and Yuanlongping, we may advance bravely when we encounter difficulties in the future. Finally, we have to train ourselves to be more confident and never give up, which is the key to success.
Thank you very much for your attention.
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇演讲稿，要求考生以李华的身份为主题为“Chinese Youth of the New Era”的英文演讲活动写一篇演讲稿，谈一谈作为新时代青年的学生该怎么做。
【详解】1.词汇积累
首先：firstly→to begin with
应该：should→be supposed to
拥有：own→possess
遇到：meet→encounter
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Finally, we have to train ourselves to be more confident and never give up. This is the key to success.
拓展句：Finally, we have to train ourselves to be more confident and never give up, which is the key to success.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Moreover, it is a strong sense of responsibility that we should have. (运用了强调句句式)
[高分句型2] If we possess responsibility like our great scientists Tu Youyou and Yuanlongping, we may advance bravely when we encounter difficulties in the future. (运用了if引导的条件状语从句和when引导的时间状语从句)
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。
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, it is hard to admit them. However, there is a magic power in this world that can give us the courage to do so.
I grew up in a small town in Ohio. There was a man in town that everyone seemed to know. We all called him Bob. Bob was uneducated. It seemed that because he was good-natured and not very smart,every one teased (戏弄) him.
One day when I was sitting on the porch, he came walking by. I was about 12 years old and thought it would make me feel grown up to tease him like some adults did in the town.
He asked how I was doing. I told him that my father had lost his job, and that we were short of money. I could see my friends laughing in the background so 1 went on with the lie. I had him fooled so completely that every time he asked me a question, I would make the situation seem worse and worse.I knew he made a meager (贫困的) living doing odd jobs, so it seemed funny when he asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would have enough to eat. He replied, “You poor thing. I will pray for you.”
That night I heard the door rattle (沙沙响) softly. I thought it was the wind beating against the door. So I didn’t pay much attention to it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I realized it wasn’t wind.
注意：1．续写词数应为150词左右;
2．请按如下格式作答。
On the doorstep, I found a box of food with a note beside it.
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The next evening, with a big apple pie made by myself, I stood at the doorstep of Bob’s house.
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【答案】 On the doorstep, l found a box of food with a note beside it. Upon seeing the food, I knew who had sent it. My facing burning with shame, I took the box inside with care. Packed in the box were some sandwiches, a bottle of milk and some fruit. I picked up the note, on which some words were carefully written, “Sorry, I can only get you these. Hope you like them. I will always pray for you.” The moment I finished reading the note, tears rolled down my face. How could I lie to a person with such a gentle heart I knew it was time to make up for my mistake.
The next evening, with a big apple pie made by myself, I stood at the doorstep of Bob’s house. Having gathered up my courage, I knocked on the door. Bob seemed to be a little surprised when he saw me outside. He explained that it was no big deal and that I needn’t have come to thank him. I lowered my head, apologizing to him for my silly behavior. To my surprise, he just smiled and patted me on the shoulder, saying, “It’s OK. Now shall we take a bite of this yummy apple pie ” I raised my head and nodded with tears of joy. Thanks to Bob, I have learned the magic power of kindness.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了介绍作者和其他人一样喜欢捉弄Bob。他向Bob谎称爸爸失去工作，表明自己家里很穷，需要帮助，善良的Bob向作者予以帮助，Bob的善良让作者很感动，也为自己的谎言感到羞耻。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“在门阶上，我发现了一盒食物，旁边有一张纸条。”可知，第一段可描写作者发现食物以及纸条的内容后内心的感受，以及作者决定弥补自己的错误。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天晚上，我拿着自己做的大苹果派站在Bob家的台阶上。”可知，第二段可描写作者向Bob承认错误并向Bob道歉以及作者内心的感触。
2.续写线索：作弄Bob——谎称需要帮助——Bob无私帮助——内心愧疚——道歉——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①解释：explain/ account for
②弥补：make up for / compensate for
③回复：reply/ response
情绪类
①高兴的：joy /delighted /glad
②吃惊的：surprised /astonished
【点睛】[高分句型1]He explained that it was no big deal and that I needn’t have come to thank him.（由连接词that引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2]I picked up the note, on which some words were carefully written, “Sorry, I can only get you these. （由关系代词which引导非限制性定语从句）
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高二英语
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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．What are they talking about
A．Hobbies. B．Part-time jobs. C．Schoolwork.
2．Where does the woman want to go
A．Korea. B．Canada. C．China.
3．What street is the gas station on
A．South Street. B．Central Street. C．Turner Lane.
4．What does the woman like best
A．Oranges. B．Apples. C．Watermelons.
5．What does the man want to do
A．Ask for advice. B．Buy a shirt. C．Change a shirt.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6．What’s the relationship between the two speakers
A．Friends. B．Neighbors. C．Couples.
7．What does the man do
A．A secretary. B．A manager. C．A math teacher.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8．How many people did Molly invite
A．Sixteen. B．Seventeen. C．Eighteen.
9．Where did the woman watch Titanic
A．At a friend’s. B．At the cinema. C．At home.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10．When does the conversation take place
A．At the end of the term. B．In the middle of the term. C．At the beginning of the term.
11．What is Tim’s hobby
A．Sunbathing. B．Swimming. C．Travelling.
12．Why will Liz go to Harbin
A．To visit her friends. B．To go skating. C．To enjoy the festival.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13．When does the library close
A．At 7:30 p.m.. B．At 8:00 p.m.. C．At 8:30 p.m..
14．What does Ted ask the girl to do
A．Borrow a book for him. B．Buy a book for him. C．Return a book for him.
15．What can we learn about the girl
A．She is doing a class report. B．She finds history boring. C．She has some new books.
16．What kind of books does the girl need
A．History. B．Culture. C．American food.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．Where did Lisa see the first snow this year
A．In Scotland. B．In London. C．In the north of England.
18．What does Lisa love to do on snowy days
A．Take some photos. B．Make snowmen. C．Have snowball fights.
19．What is the temperature here today
A．-1℃. B．0℃. C．1℃.
20．What does Lisa advise Jane to wear
A．Thick gloves. B．Right shoes. C．Dark coats.
第二部分 阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Top Piano Players in the World
Martha Argerich
Martha Argerich could be considered the next Beethoven, as she is one of the most outstanding pianists ever to play. Argerich preferred being on stage with others instead of performing solo; therefore, she has been performing in a concerto format since the 1980s. Argerich was not one for the spotlight, as she often avoided public appearances such as interviews; however, her great talent was all the publicity she needed, standing out during concertos and sonatas.
Leif Ove Andsnes
Known for his appealing performances of Edvard Grieg’s works, Andsnes has won praise for his performances at some of the world’s most famous concert halls. Andsnes has certainly made his mark in Norway, as he is the founding director of Norway’s Rosendal Chamber Music Festival. Because of his unique voice and interesting approach, he was praised by The New York Times as a “pianist of authoritative elegance, power, and insight.”
Alfred Brendel
Known for his beautiful interpretations of Beethoven, Haydn, Schubert and Mozart, Alfred Brendel was considered one of the greats. He played in various concertos throughout his career and became known for his interpretive coldness in recreating these works. Brendel was considered one of the greatest musicians of the 20th century, as he made his mark in the classical music industry. Brendel was self-taught and learned his love of piano at an early age.
Arthur Rubinstein
Arthur Rubinstein was certainly one of the greats. His career began in the early 20th century when he began to come into contact with some of the world’s most important composers, such as Maurice Ravel, Paul Dukas, and Jacques Thibaud. He made various trips worldwide and visited nearly every continent, where crowds met him with great praise and encouragement.
1. What does the female pianist focus on in her career
A. Skills in hosting concertos and sonatas. B. Cooperation with other musicians.
C. Close relationships with the media. D. Unique ways to interpret music.
2. Who learned music by himself or herself
A. Martha Argerich. B. Leif Ove Andsnes.
C. Alfred Brendel. D. Arthur Rubinstein.
3. How is Arthur Rubinstein different from the other pianists
A. He was the director of a Norwegian festival.
B. He made a difference in classical music.
C He was the best musician of the 20th century.
D. He got in touch with some famous composers.
B
A British friend told me he couldn't understand why Chinese people love eating sunflower seeds (葵花子) as a snack so much. “I’ve met a lot of older Chinese and many have a crack in their front teeth; I believe that's from cracking the seeds,” he said.
I had never noticed the habit, but once he mentioned it, I suddenly became more aware. I realized that whenever I’m watching TV or typing a report, I always start mindlessly cracking sunflower seeds. My friend doesn't like sunflower seeds, and, to him, it seems unnecessary to work so hard just to get one small seed.
When we were young, the whole family would usually get together for Chinese New Year. Then, we all lived close to one another, usually in a small city, and sometimes even neighbors would go doortodoor on Chinese New Year’s Eve to check out what every household was making.
I remember my parents would be in the kitchen cooking. In the living room, a large table would already be laid out, complete with a fancy tablecloth, readymade dumpling fillings, and dishes full of candy, fruits and sunflower seeds.
Some of the dishes were to be offered to our ancestors later, while others were for neighbors and children to eat before the evening feast. I must have learned how to crack sunflower seeds back then.
I don’t think it’s right to criticize one’s choice in food or eating habits, no matter how strange they may seem.
It’s not only in China. When I went abroad, I found people had all sorts of strange habits when it came to food. In Denmark, they put salted red fish on bread and eat it for dinner, no matter how much it ruins their breath. They think it’s a delicacy, and it’s connected with their culture. I think it’s a wonderful tradition.
4. What lesson can we learn from the passage
A. One kind of food doesn’t necessarily suit everyone.
B. Eating habits come from a certain culture.
C. It is good to form healthy eating habits.
D. Changing your eating habits will change your life.
5. What did the writer become aware of
A. She had ever typed a report about seeds.
B. She ate various snacks while watching TV.
C. She has a habit of cracking sunflower seeds.
D. She damaged her teeth by eating sunflower seeds.
6. What does the writer prove by mentioning Chinese New Year
A. The traditions of celebrating it disappear.
B. Children can eat delicious food on that day.
C. The families would get together for it.
D. Eating sunflower seeds is related to it.
7. The writer’s attitude to Denmark’s way of eating bread is ________．
A. acceptable B. critical
C. neutral D. doubtful
C
What people say is only one aspect of good communication. Good listening skills and body language are also important for us to effectively communicate with others. Effective communication involves more than talking to a person. How things are said, words are chosen and tones are adopted are all aspects of good communication.
Body language, a common form of non-verbal communication, can support what a speaker is saying. Studies have shown that of the information that is received from other people, only 10% is from what they say and 40% is from the tone and speed of their voice. The other 50% is obtained from their body language. Reading body language is part of developing social skills.
Some professionals, such as lawyers, governmental security officers and doctors on mental problems, learn to read every type of body language of others to help in their jobs. They look for specific signs, while the average person reads some body language subconsciously（下意识地）. Body language can involve one aspect such as the eyes, or the use of different body parts. Where the body is positioned in relation to another person or at a table is another piece in communicating what the person is feeling. Troubles may arise（出现） when body language is misunderstood.
Good listening skills clear the way to a clear message while bad listening skills create barriers which can confuse or stop the message. Good listeners can use body language by nodding occasionally to show interest and understanding, make eye contact with the speaker, repeat some of the words and feelings, and summarize what they have heard. All these can avoid communication troubles.
Poor listeners rarely communicate effectively. Barriers they commonly use may include: interruptions, inappropriate humor, judgments, criticisms, and unrelated questions. People who are attempting to communicate with a person who continually throws out barriers will often stop talking and they even get angry as they feel misunderstood and frustrated. Healthy minded people are able to communicate with others effectively by avoiding these barriers. They are able to let their partners know what they want regularly and clearly.
8. What can we learn from the first paragraph
A. Speakers usually pay little attention to what they said and what words and tones they use.
B. Good communication means talking to a person effectively with right tones and speed.
C. Body language and listening skills are highly involved in successful communication.
D. The manner of communication is determined by the listener rather than the speaker.
9. According to the studies, body language ________.
A. makes up 40% of the information received from communication
B. sometimes leads people to misunderstand what others have said
C. can remind the listeners of what the speakers are actually expressing
D. can only be correctly read by people with excellent social skills
10. Which of the following reactions of a listener may create difficulties in communication
A. Making a summary of what he has heard.
B. Repeating the speaker’s words and ideas.
C. Showing his feeling to the speaker.
D. Bringing in an unrelated topic suddenly.
11. What’s the author’s purpose of writing this text
A. To emphasize that communication involves more than talking.
B. To introduce different types of non-verbal communication.
C. To suggest ways to effectively communicate with others.
D. To discuss the different effects of good and poor listening skills.
D
Ecotourism has become increasingly popular in recent years.Travelers visit natural environments funding conservation efforts or promoting local economies.In many cases, ecotourism involves close interaction with wildlife.
Now, scientists have analyzed more than 100 research studies on how ecotourism affects wild animals.They find the presence of humans changes the way animals behave, and those changes may put them at risk.Therefore, they have concluded that such trips can be harmful to the animals.
When animals interact in seemingly kind ways with humans, they may let down their guard.As animals learn to relax in the presence of humans, they may become bolder in other situations.If this transfers to their interactions with predators (捕食者), they are more likely to be injured or killed.
The presence of humans can also discourage natural predators.It creates a kind of safe place for smaller animals that may make them bolder.For example, in Grand Teton National Park, elk and pronghorns in areas with more tourists are less watchful and spend more time eating.
Interacting with people can cause great changes in the characteristics of various species over time.“If animals become accustomed to tourists, we might create unintended consequences — affecting the behavior or population of a species and influencing the species’ function in its community,” the researchers write.
Ecotourism has effects similar to those of animal domestication (驯养) and urbanization.Research has shown that domesticated silver foxes become more obedient and less fearful.Fox squirrels and birds that live in urbanized areas are slower to flee from danger.The phenomena result from evolutionary changes, but also from regular interactions with humans.
Scientists hope the new analysis will encourage more research into the interactions between people and wildlife.It is essential to develop further understanding of how various species in various situations respond to human interaction and under what conditions human exposure may place them at risk.
12. We can learn from the passage that ___________.
A. ecotourism causes damage to the natural homes of wildlife
B. it is easy for eco-tourists to build up trust with wild animals
C the effects brought by ecotourism may be harmful to the animals
D. wildlife interactions with humans strengthen their function in community
13. What does the underlined word “bolder” in paragraph 3 probably mean
A. shyer B. braver C. wiser D. swifter
14. The author mentions pronghorns in paragraph 4 as an example to show that ________.
A. wild animals become more relaxed due to evolution
B. animals’ reactions to humans vary from species to species
C. smaller animals tend to be in harmony with natural predators
D. the presence of humans reduces their awareness of potential danger
15. What might be the best title for the text
A. Ecotourism Can Put Wild Animals at Risk
B. Ecotourism Has Become A Popular Trend
C. Wildlife’s Reactions to Human Activities
D. Latest Research Findings on Ecotourism
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Reading is often seen as an individual activity, but it definitely doesn’t have to be. If you join a book club, reading with others can be a positive social interaction. ____16____ And here are some of the ways that becoming part of a book club can better your life.
____17____ If so a book club can help you discover and explore new types, authors, and perspectives (观点). According to a recent survey, 57 percent of book clubbers said they wouldn’t otherwise have read some of the books selected by their book clubs.
In such a fast-paced world, sometimes it’s challenging to find the time and motivation to read. By joining a book club, you make a commitment to read the book of the month or the week and discuss your insights with others. ____18____
Reading is one of the most important things you can do for your brain, but reading with other people can make it even better. ____19____ Being part of a book club can improve your learning skills, such as your memory, comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills. By discussing the book with others, you are exercising your brain and stimulating new neural (神经的) connections. Book clubs allow you to connect with other readers and learn from their perspectives.
Another plus is that at a book club you get together with your club members regularly, with whom you can share not only your thoughts about books but also other aspects of life.____20____ Therefore, by reading with others, you are enriching your heart as well as your mind. So what are you waiting for Join a book club now and enjoy the many benefits of reading with others!
A. This can help you meet your reading goals.
B. Joining a book club can offer you many benefits.
C. Book clubs can boost your happiness and well-being.
D. Do you often have difficulty finishing reading a book
E. This brings a sense of community, belonging, and friendship.
F. Have you found yourself always reading similar types of books
G. Meeting with others and exchanging ideas about things is the key.
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、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
In the last months of Dad’s life, my brothers and I moved him to a local nursing home nearby. I spent as much time as I could ___21___ him there. Cancer had damaged his body badly and was now ___22___ his mind.
During one visit, I entered his room, only to find him in a ___23___ sleep. I sat by his side for a while ___24___, wishing for more time with him and also ___25___ I hadn’t made the most of all the years we had together. Then I got up and walked out.
A light rain was starting to fall and it matched my ___26___. As I walked to my car, I saw a woman in a wheelchair ___27___ to move herself out of the rain. I ___28___ walked over and helped push her inside. She thanked me and gave me a ___29___ smile. At that moment, I felt a light shine into my soul and a sense of ___30___ return to my heart. I walked back out, letting the rain wash over me, and thanked all the years I had with Dad. I also knew even if Dad died, the love we shared would ___31___ continue.
I now still think of that ___32___ of loving kindness. It reminds me that while we might not be able to live every moment to the fullest, we can still ___33___ the moments we do have. Life is
___34___ for love and kindness, which go beyond even death and are ever-lasting ___35___. May you fill your days with them.
21. A. inspecting B. observing C. joining D. visiting
22. A. eating away at B. keeping away from C. living up to D. getting rid of
23. A. disturbed B. light C. broken D. deep
24. A. silently B. impatiently C. secretly D. nervously
25. A. recalling B. understanding C. regretting D. denying
26. A. image B. mood C. taste D. character
27. A. hesitating B. pretending C. refusing D. struggling
28 A. quickly B. randomly C. curiously D. anxiously
29. A. forced B. beautiful C. fixed D. humorous
30. A. fun B. warmth C. amazement D. commitment
31. A. almost B. hardly C. still D. even
32. A. period B. adventure C. performance D. moment
33. A. value B. pick C. change D. create
34. A. tested B. kept C. meant D. used
35. A. belongings B. treasures C. goods D. possessions
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
Can you imagine turning your school into a farm This is ___36___ students did at Zhengzhou Foreign Language Middle School. Under the “double reduction” policy(双减政策), students have many new clubs and after-school ___37___ (activity). One of the most popular clubs ___38___ (be) the Happy Farming Club.
“At first I thought I could just grow some vegetables here,” said Zhang Xin, a club member. “But ___39___ turned out that I also learned a lot about agriculture and biology.”
After ___40___ (study) crops like wheat and garlic, students got the chance to grow them. “My group tried growing leeks (韭菜).” said Zhang. “We first put the roots underground. Then we ___41___ (cover) them with a thin layer of soil and watered them. After this, we had a great sense of ___42___ (achieve). We hope the leeks can grow strong!”
Other groups grew ___43___ (differ) things such as wheat and spinach(菠菜). To tell them apart, students set up boards with the vegetables’ names on them. The campus looks like a small farm now.
“In the 38 years of our school’s history we are the first ___44___ (grow) vegetables,” said Zhang. “This is really ____45____ special experience!”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是高二三班的李华，你校准备举办以“Chinese Youth of the New Era”为主题的英文演讲活动。请结合屠呦呦和袁隆平老一辈科学家的精神，谈一谈作为新时代青年的你们应该怎么做。内容包括：
1.有梦想；2.有担当；3.有自信，不言弃。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear fellow students,
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Thank you very much for your attention.
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。
We all make mistakes. Sometimes, it is hard to admit them. However, there is a magic power in this world that can give us the courage to do so.
I grew up in a small town in Ohio. There was a man in town that everyone seemed to know. We all called him Bob. Bob was uneducated. It seemed that because he was good-natured and not very smart,every one teased (戏弄) him.
One day when I was sitting on the porch, he came walking by. I was about 12 years old and thought it would make me feel grown up to tease him like some adults did in the town.
He asked how I was doing. I told him that my father had lost his job, and that we were short of money. I could see my friends laughing in the background so 1 went on with the lie. I had him fooled so completely that every time he asked me a question, I would make the situation seem worse and worse.I knew he made a meager (贫困的) living doing odd jobs, so it seemed funny when he asked me if we needed anything. I told him that we didn’t know if we would have enough to eat. He replied, “You poor thing. I will pray for you.”
That night I heard the door rattle (沙沙响) softly. I thought it was the wind beating against the door. So I didn’t pay much attention to it. Later when I opened the door to go outside, I realized it wasn’t wind.
注意：1．续写词数应为150词左右;
2．请按如下格式作答。
On the doorstep, I found a box of food with a note beside it.
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The next evening, with a big apple pie made by myself, I stood at the doorstep of Bob’s house.
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