台州市2023学年第一学期高二年级期末质量评估试题
英语
本试卷共10页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
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4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
答题时，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 will the man do next week
A. Conduct an interview. B. Go on a business trip. C. Take a new photo.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Why people like using smartphones.
B. What people enjoy for entertainment.
C. How technology affects people’s daily life.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers.
B. Shop owner and customer.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
4. How does the woman feel about roller coasters in the park
A A bit encouraged. B. Quite satisfied. C. Terribly disappointed.
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a chat show. B. In a classroom. C. In a hospital.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do
A. Lose weight. B. Fix his watch. C. Win a prize.
7. What does the man mean in the end
A. He will stick to his goal.
B. He wants to go to Rome.
C. He plans to run 6 kilometers in a day.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man
A. A waiter. B. A salesman. C. A hotel clerk.
9. What does the woman want to change
A. The drinks. B. The cheese. C. The flight.
10. When will the woman get her takeout
A. At 1: 00 p. m. B. At 1: 15 p. m. C. At 1: 30 p. m.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What did the man do several weeks ago
A. He took a trip. B. He ran a shop. C. He had Spanish classes.
12. What was unexpected for the man
A. He ran into a sign language teacher.
B. He never thought it was quite freezing there.
C. He wasn’t well-prepared for communication.
13. How will the woman go to the destination from Cairo
A. By train. B. By plane. C. By car.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is Stephine doing
A. Sharing her experience.
B. Introducing her school life.
C. Giving English learning tips.
15. What is “Citymapper”
A. It’s a bus stop. B. It’s a phone app. C. It’s a railway station.
16. What can we learn about Stephine’s host family
A. They fetch her from school.
B They are living in the Netherlands.
C. They have two meals a day with her.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the subject of this talk
A. A well-known poet.
B. A great computer pioneer.
C. A famous college professor.
18. What do we know about Ada Lovelace
A. She was interested in poems.
B. She met Charles Babbage in 1833.
C. She invented the Analytical Engine.
19. When did Ada pass away
A. In her thirties. B. In her forties. C. In her fifties.
20. What did a group of scientists do in 2002
A. They designed a new working machine.
B. They achieved Charles and Ada’s dream.
C. They wrote the programs for the machine.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Do you know the next space explorer or climate change hero Got an idea that will transform people’s lives Inspire inquisitive minds to think big, challenge facts, ask questions and invent solutions with the UK’s top annual science and engineering competition. The Big Bang Competition is open and will close for entries on 27 March 2024.
How to enter
The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition is free, and is open to young people in the UK aged 11 to 18 in state-funded secondary education, who are home educated or who enter as part of a community group.
Competitors can only enter one project into The Competition, either as an individual or as part of a team. Project entries for The Competition can cover any topic in the field of STEM and competitors can find inspiration in The Big Bang Project Gallery online, which is home to past projects, with topics ranging from improving well-being to creating sustainable solutions. Entry into The Competition is through the online heat only.
Key dates
Online entry opens: October
Online entry closes: 5 pm on Wednesday 27 March
Finalists announced: Thursday 25 April
Special Awards judging(virtual): Tuesday 7 May to Wednesday 15 May
VIP Judging(virtual): Wednesday 8 May to Thursday 9 May
Prizes
The Big Bang Competition offers a fantastic opportunity for young people to win amazing prizes in recognition for their hard work. Prizes range from generous cash prizes to prestigious(有声望的) titles, and may change a bit from year to year.
1. What’s the purpose of The Big Bang Competition
A. To appeal to young people to explore space.
B. To call on young people to win amazing prizes.
C. To fuel young people’s creativity for better lives.
D. To transform young people’s lives with inventions.
2. What can we learn about the competitors
A. Participants should submit entries by 15 May.
B. Multiple projects are allowed for each participant.
C. Competitors should focus on sustainable solutions.
D. Winners will receive grand awards for their efforts.
3. Which section of a website is the text probably taken from
A. Culture and society. B. Science and technology.
C. Nature and environment. D. Sports and entertainment.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一个Big Bang比赛，比赛目的主要是激发年轻人的创造力，介绍了参赛日期和奖项等。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Do you know the next space explorer or climate change hero Got an idea that will transform people’s lives Inspire inquisitive minds to think big, challenge facts, ask questions and invent solutions with the UK’s top annual science and engineering competition. (你知道下一个太空探险家或气候变化英雄吗？你有什么想法可以改变人们的生活吗？激发好奇的头脑，大展宏图，挑战事实，提出问题，并通过英国顶级年度科学和工程竞赛发明解决方案。)”可知，Big Bang大赛的目的是激发年轻人的创造力，创造更好的生活。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“The Big Bang Competition offers a fantastic opportunity for young people to win amazing prizes in recognition for their hard work. (Big Bang比赛为年轻人提供了一个赢得奖励的绝佳机会，以表彰他们的辛勤工作。)”可知，获奖者将因他们的努力而获得大奖。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章主要介绍了一个Big Bang比赛，比赛目的主要是激发年轻人的创造力，介绍了参赛日期和奖项等。可推知，文章可能取自网站的“科学技术”部分。故选B。
B
Bobby Wilson is retired. Well, he’s supposed to be. But the Georgia farmer, “The Garden Man” named by his community, used his retirement savings to buy and operate a nonprofit farm—the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm-and he hasn’t slowed down since.
Years ago, Bobby Wilson saw a need for fighting hunger in his community. He worked hard all his life, but when it came time to retire, he knew his job wasn’t over yet. So he poured his time, money and energy into stepping up to fill that need and combat food insecurity. He dedicated his life to helping his community and to creating a healthier, more sustainable world for his grandchildren.
Wilson is on a mission. He’s on several missions, actually. While working for the University of Georgia for twenty years in gardening education, he saw a real need for affordable, nutritious food in his under-served community in the Atlanta metropolitan area. As food prices rise, the need has only increased. Families across the nation are feeling the pinch. It’s getting harder and harder for people to afford nutritious food. According to U.S. Hunger, one in ten households faces food insecurity. In Georgia, where Bobby Wilson lives, the problem is even more terrible, with one in eight people facing hunger. So Bobby Wilson is on a mission to help families in his disadvantaged neighborhood grow their own food on small tracts of land using sustainable practices. At a time when thousands of households are struggling to make ends meet, Wilson insists that people can save thousands of dollars if they grow their own vegetables. And he has set up a teaching farm on five acres of land in College Park, in the heart of the city, to show people how to do just that. Numerous volunteers are educated on the agriculture industry, including how to best acquire land and resources.
Asked about the principle of the farm, Wilson said, “It’s more than just a farm. It’s about justice, diversity, and inclusion. We are working for the community.”
4. Why did Bobby Wilson buy the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm
A. To continue to work after retirement. B. To provide healthy food for the community.
C. To show his grandchildren how to grow food. D. To educate volunteers on the agriculture industry.
5. What does the underlined phrase “feeling the pinch” mean in the third paragraph
A. Struggling financially. B. Suffering mentally.
C. Emotionally disturbed. D. Physically challenged.
6. Which words can best describe Bobby Wilson
A. Committed and adventurous. B. Generous and devoted.
C. Ambitious and knowledgeable. D. Responsible and modest.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. A Retired Farmer Spreads Knowledge of Farming
B. The Metro Atlanta Urban Farm-More Than a Farm
C. A Mission of Creating a Sustainable Agricultural World
D. The Garden Man Feeds a Community with Retirement Money
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了Bobby Wilson用他的退休储蓄购买并经营了一个非营利性农场——亚特兰大都市农场——来为当地社区提供健康的食品。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“While working for the University of Georgia for twenty years in gardening education, he saw a real need for affordable, nutritious food in his under-served community in the Atlanta metropolitan area.(当他在佐治亚大学从事园艺教育工作20年的时候，他看到了亚特兰大大都会地区服务不足的社区对价格合理、营养丰富的食物的真正需求)”可知，鲍比·威尔逊买亚特兰大都市农场是为了给社区提供健康食品。故选B。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“It’s getting harder and harder for people to afford nutritious food.(人们越来越难以买得起有营养食物了)”可知，人们越来越难以买得起有营养的食物了，说明全国各地的家庭都财务困难。故划线词意思是“财务困难”。故选A。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“So he poured his time, money and energy into stepping up to fill that need and combat food insecurity. He dedicated his life to helping his community and to creating a healthier, more sustainable world for his grandchildren.(因此，他投入了时间、金钱和精力来填补这一需求，并解决粮食不安全问题。他一生致力于帮助他的社区，为他的孙子们创造一个更健康、更可持续的世界)”以及第三段“So Bobby Wilson is on a mission to help families in his disadvantaged neighborhood grow their own food on small tracts of land using sustainable practices. At a time when thousands of households are struggling to make ends meet, Wilson insists that people can save thousands of dollars if they grow their own vegetables.(因此，鲍比·威尔逊的使命是帮助贫困社区的家庭利用可持续的做法，在小块土地上种植自己的食物。在成千上万的家庭都在努力维持收支平衡的时候，威尔逊坚持认为，如果人们自己种菜，可以节省数千美元)”可推知，鲍比·威尔逊慷慨且有奉献精神。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Bobby Wilson is retired. Well, he’s supposed to be. But the Georgia farmer, “The Garden Man” named by his community, used his retirement savings to buy and operate a nonprofit farm—the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm-and he hasn’t slowed down since.(鲍比·威尔逊退休了。他应该是这样的。但这位佐治亚州的农民，被他的社区称为“花园人”，用他的退休储蓄购买并经营了一个非营利性农场——亚特兰大都市农场——从那以后他就没有放慢过脚步)”结合文章主要说明了Bobby Wilson用他的退休储蓄购买并经营了一个非营利性农场——亚特兰大都市农场——来为当地社区提供健康的食品。可知，D选项“园丁用退休金养活一个社区”最符合文章标题。故选D。
C
Consumers may soon find meat on restaurant menus that has never walked the earth—grown from cell to fillet （肉块）. The product, called “cultured” or “cultivated” meat, is reaching more plates. Cultivated chicken has been sold in a Singapore restaurant since 2020, and recently the Department of Agriculture approved the sale of cultured chicken in the United States. More than 150 businesses worldwide are working to put beef, fish, and pork on the market, too.
Cultured meat begins as a cell from an egg or a piece of traditionally butchered meat. Fed with certain nutrients for two or three weeks, the meat is processed into forms that consumers are familiar with. “Initial research is in a lab, but the meat is made in a production facility.” says Josh Tetrick, CEO of Good Meat, one of the USDA-approved cultured chicken manufacturers. The company has made public their own nutrient analysis, evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, which reveals that the nutritional profiles of their products are almost identical to conventional meats.
By alleviating the raising and killing of animals, cultured meat companies say their product helps reduce animal cruelty and will be better for the environment. Their process uses far less land because there’s no need to house animals or grow their feed. Cultured beef, especially, could reduce the number of cattle on farms-a significant source of methane emissions. However, some studies contradicted that cultured meat may also require greater energy usage than conventional production. Much of the environmental impact will depend on whether the energy used is renewable and on the efficiency of future production technology.
Given a growing consumer consciousness around animal rights and climate change, supporters foresee a future meat market where consumers will choose between different kinds of conventional meat, cultured meat, and plant-based alternatives. Approved sale of cultivated chicken in the U.S. is a landmark moment, but not yet a revolution. While cultured meat’s widespread consumption and impact on the economy seem a step closer to reality, scientists, philosophers, and the product’s own manufacturers acknowledge years of work lie ahead.
8. What’s the first paragraph mainly about
A. The official approval of meat marketing.
B. The growing popularity of meat products.
C. The increasing promotion of cultured meat.
D. The widespread consumption of cultured chicken.
9. In what way is cultured meat similar to conventional meat
A. Initial forms. B. Production efficiency.
C. Nutritional contents. D. Consumption prospect.
10. Why does the author mention cultured beef in paragraph 3
A. To explain the process of raising animals.
B. To compare cultured meat and conventional meat.
C. To emphasize the environmental benefits of cultured meat.
D. To highlight the significance of reducing methane emissions.
11. What attitude do scientists hold for the future consumption of cultured meat
A. Cautious. B. Confident. C. Doubtful. D. Worried.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人造肉在全世界的推广力度越来越大，但未来还有好多工作要做。
【8题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“Consumers may soon find meat on restaurant menus that has never walked the earth—grown from cell to fillet（肉块）. The product, called “cultured” or “cultivated” meat, is reaching more plates. Cultivated chicken has been sold in a Singapore restaurant since 2020, and recently the Department of Agriculture approved the sale of cultured chicken in the United States.(消费者可能很快就会在餐馆的菜单上发现，从细胞到肉块从未在地球上生长过的肉，这种被称为“栽培”或“培养”肉的产品正在进入更多的盘子。自2020年以来，新加坡的一家餐馆就开始销售人造鸡，最近美国农业部批准了在美国销售人造鸡。)”可知，文章第一段主要讲了人造肉的推广力度越来越大。故选C项。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“The company has made public their own nutrient analysis, evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, which reveals that the nutritional profiles of their products are almost identical to conventional meats.(该公司公布了他们自己的营养分析，经食品和药物管理局评估，结果显示他们产品的营养成分几乎与传统肉类相同。)”可知，人造肉在营养成分方面与传统肉类相似。故选C项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“By alleviating the raising and killing of animals, cultured meat companies say their product helps reduce animal cruelty and will be better for the environment. Their process uses far less land because there’s no need to house animals or grow their feed. Cultured beef, especially, could reduce the number of cattle on farms-a significant source of methane emissions(人造肉公司表示，通过减少饲养和杀害动物，他们的产品有助于减少虐待动物的行为，对环境也有好处。他们的生产过程占用的土地要少得多，因为不需要饲养动物或种植饲料。尤其是人造牛肉，可以减少农场上牛的数量——这是甲烷排放的一个重要来源)”可知，作者在第3段提到人造牛肉是为了强调培养肉的环境效益。故选C项。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“While cultured meat’s widespread consumption and impact on the economy seem a step closer to reality, scientists, philosophers, and the product’s own manufacturers acknowledge years of work lie ahead.(虽然人造肉的广泛消费和对经济的影响似乎离现实更近了一步，但科学家、哲学家和该产品的制造商承认，未来还有多年的工作要做。)”可知，科学家对未来食用人造肉持谨慎态度。故选A项。
D
Right now, summers are getting hotter, winters colder and the polar ice is melting at an alarming rate. Extreme weather events and natural disasters frequently occur. The climate time-bomb is ticking. Strict measures must be taken to tackle the problem.
It reminds me of how the lives we live seem to follow roughly in the way put forward years earlier by the writers of science-fiction. I guess it’s “life imitating art”. When I was young there were stories about rockets going into space and even going to the moon, although there had never been a rocket into space at that time. Years later, Russia launched Sputnik, the first man-made object to go into earth orbit and later the US landed people and even a car on the moon.
When I was growing up there were also science-fiction stories about governments looking for solutions when the world’s natural resources were being over-extended, such as they are in the case of climate change. The solution in the stories was to assume that the cause of the problem was over-population and the solution, therefore, was to limit the number of people. Various plans were put forward for doing that, from limiting the birth rate to killing off anyone over a certain age. That age, if I remember correctly, was usually about 60 and when you reached that you were supposed to turn yourself over to a government facility where you would be put to death.
Still, a look at the old science-fiction stories provides an interesting and somewhat chilling approach to what is acknowledged to be a very serious and worsening world-wide problem. There is general agreement that urgent action is needed to stop us from literally making our world unfit to live on. The answers, at least so far, concentrate on managing those resources and the ways in which we use them. However, I wonder if the day will come when life will imitate the art of the old science-fiction stories and someone will propose limiting the number of people on the planet as a way of making it more suitable for those who are left. It’s a grave thing to predict.
12. What does the author say about climate problems
A. The problems can be tackled in a scientific way.
B. The problems are in urgent need of being resolved.
C. The explosion of extreme climates is under control.
D. The loss of natural resources leads to climate changes.
13. How does the author clarify the concept of “life imitating art”
A. By giving examples. B. By using quotes.
C. By giving definitions. D. By making contrast.
14. What possible solution to climate problems concerns the author
A. Removing overpopulated species. B. Getting rid of seniors.
C. Over-extending natural resources. D. Moving onto the moon.
15. What’s the author’s tone in the passage
A. Calm. B. Serious. C. Frustrated. D. Matter-of-fact.
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. B 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了气候问题急需解决，这让作者想起了科幻作家提出的解决方案以及作者对这些方法的看法。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Right now, summers are getting hotter, winters colder and the polar ice is melting at an alarming rate. Extreme weather events and natural disasters frequently occur. The climate time-bomb is ticking. Strict measures must be taken to tackle the problem. (现在，夏天越来越热，冬天越来越冷，极地的冰正在以惊人的速度融化。极端天气事件和自然灾害频发。气候定时炸弹正在滴答作响。必须采取严格的措施来解决这个问题)”可知，气候问题急需解决。故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“I guess it’s “life imitating art”. When I was young there were stories about rockets going into space and even going to the moon, although there had never been a rocket into space at that time. Years later, Russia launched Sputnik, the first man-made object to go into earth orbit and later the US landed people and even a car on the moon.(我猜这是“模仿艺术的生活”。当我小的时候，有关于火箭进入太空甚至登月的故事，尽管那时还没有火箭进入太空。几年后，俄罗斯发射了第一个进入地球轨道的人造物体“斯普特尼克”号，后来美国将人类甚至汽车送上了月球)”可推知，作者通过举例来解释“生活模仿艺术”的概念。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“That age, if I remember correctly, was usually about 60 and when you reached that you were supposed to turn yourself over to a government facility where you would be put to death.(如果我没记错的话，这个年龄通常是60岁左右，当你达到这个年龄时，你应该把自己交给政府机构，在那里你会被处死)”可知，气候问题的可能解决方案是强行处死老年人让作者担忧。故选B。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“It reminds me of how the lives we live seem to follow roughly in the way put forward years earlier by the writers of science-fiction.(它让我想起，我们的生活似乎是按照多年前科幻作家提出的方式大致进行的)”以及最后一段“The answers, at least so far, concentrate on managing those resources and the ways in which we use them. However, I wonder if the day will come when life will imitate the art of the old science-fiction stories and someone will propose limiting the number of people on the planet as a way of making it more suitable for those who are left. It’s a grave thing to predict. (至少到目前为止，答案集中在管理这些资源和我们使用它们的方式上。然而，我想知道是否有一天，生活将模仿古老的科幻故事的艺术，有人会建议限制地球上的人口数量，以使它更适合那些剩下的人。这是一件很难预测的事情)”可推知，作者提到气候问题急需解决和未来难以预测都是冷静的语气进行说明的。故选A。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Unique among all the positive emotions, hope requires some degree of conflict, difficulty, negativity, or uncertainty to be ignited. People high in hope are optimistic about their future and believe in possibilities. They see challenges as opportunities to grow and learn, rather than as obstacles. ____16____ Here are tips on how to cultivate hope.
Set and achieve goals. Without a clear goal, it’s easy to get distracted and lose focus. Hopeful people usually visualize their goals and create conditions that set them up for success. ____17____Getting three emails out in the next 15minutes or preparing lunch in the next 20 minutes are simple examples.
Stick with positive people. ____18____ This doesn’t mean being intolerant of another person’s difficulties, negativity, or struggles, but it does mean that hopeful people tend to spend more time associating with those who share a bright and proactive attitude. They maintain a healthy balance but don’t get overwhelmed by the negativity around them.
____19____ While believing in oneself is important, highly hopeful people are able to forgive themselves as well. This is a unique combination because this type of confidence allows a person to be imperfect. In addition, they are willing to take reasonable risks and accept failures to support their growth and move forward.
Keep a positive outlook. No matter what life throws at them, they endeavor to see the silver lining. They don’t let the circumstance define their emotional response. In addition, high-hope people are also creative problem-solvers. When faced with a challenge, they don’t give up easily. ____20____
A. Believe in the power of risks.
B Be self-reflective and confident.
C. This is key to the success of many high-hope people.
D. One way this gets done is through achievable micro-goals.
E. Being around positive people contributes to keeping optimistic.
F. Therefore, they’re constantly trying to improve themselves and their skill sets.
G. Instead, they work out solutions that help them overcome the obstacles in their way.
【答案】16. C 17. D 18. E 19. B 20. G
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了一些培养希望的建议。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Unique among all the positive emotions, hope requires some degree of conflict, difficulty, negativity, or uncertainty to be ignited. People high in hope are optimistic about their future and believe in possibilities. They see challenges as opportunities to grow and learn, rather than as obstacles.(在所有的积极情绪中，希望是独一无二的，它需要一定程度的冲突、困难、消极或不确定性才能被点燃。满怀希望的人对自己的未来持乐观态度，相信各种可能性。他们认为挑战是成长和学习的机会，而不是障碍)”可知，本句总结上文“他们认为挑战是成长和学习的机会，而不是障碍”这类人成功的关键。故C选项“这是高期望的人成功的关键”符合语境，故选C。
【17题详解】
根据上文“Set and achieve goals. Without a clear goal, it’s easy to get distracted and lose focus. Hopeful people usually visualize their goals and create conditions that set them up for success.(设定并实现目标。没有一个明确的目标，很容易分心，失去注意力。高期望的人通常会设想他们的目标，并为成功创造条件)”以及后文“Getting three emails out in the next 15minutes or preparing lunch in the next 20 minutes are simple examples.(在接下来的15分钟内发三封邮件或者在接下来的20分钟内准备午餐都是简单的例子)”可知，后文列举了简单的例子，说明要从小目标开始。故D选项“一种方法是通过可实现的小目标”符合语境，故选D。
【18题详解】
根据上文“Stick with positive people.(和积极的人在一起)”可知，本句承接上文，说明要和积极的人在一起的原因。故E选项“和积极的人在一起有助于保持乐观”符合语境，故选E。
【19题详解】
根据后文“While believing in oneself is important, highly hopeful people are able to forgive themselves as well. This is a unique combination because this type of confidence allows a person to be imperfect. In addition, they are willing to take reasonable risks and accept failures to support their growth and move forward.(虽然相信自己很重要，但充满希望的人也能原谅自己。这是一个独特的组合，因为这种类型的自信允许一个人不完美。此外，他们愿意承担合理的风险，接受失败，以支持他们的成长和前进)”可知，本段提到了接受失败和自信，故B选项“自我反省，自信”符合语境，故选B。
【20题详解】
根据上文“In addition, high-hope people are also creative problem-solvers. When faced with a challenge, they don’t give up easily.(此外，高期望的人也是创造性的问题解决者。当面对挑战时，他们不会轻易放弃)”可知，本句主要说明高期望的人的如何面对挑战的。故G选项“相反，他们想出解决办法，帮助他们克服前进道路上的障碍”符合语境，故选G。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My husband Dan and I were just finishing breakfast at a busy diner when a young soldier, his wife and their two school-aged children were seated at the table next to us. As they all sat down, the woman ____21____ her handbag and opened a small blue wallet.
“Eighteen,” she said softly to her husband after ____22____ counting out the bills inside. “And a few loose coins.” He nodded silently and then began ____23____ the menu, reading off food ____24____ to the children.
The kids ordered the silver-dollar pancakes while their parents requested scrambled eggs and sausage. “Can we get strawberries, too, puh-leeeeeeeze ” the kids asked with ____25____ . Mother and father exchanged a(n)____26____ look. “Sure,” the man spoke up. And the couple looked at the menus again, ____27____ their options. The soldier suggested they split something but his wife insisted she would just get toast. ____28____they spoke in hushed tones, we couldn’t help but overhear them in the ____29____ space.
Then we went to settle the bill at the ____30____, where Dan handed the cashier our check and asked if she could also add in a $25 restaurant ____31____ card.
“Sure,” the cashier responded. “Whose birthday ” Dan looked at her ____32____, a bit confused that she had immediately ____33____ this was a birthday gift.
“Oh, I just figured one of them was having a birthday today,” the cashier____34____, “because you’re the third person in the last few minutes who bought a gift card to send to that ____35____ table.”
21. A. took out B. dipped into C. searched for D. showed off
22. A. excitedly B. hurriedly C. carefully D. slowly
23. A. taking over B. thinking over C. turning over D. going over
24. A. prices B. selections C. ingredients D. recipes
25. A. anxiety B. curiosity C. eagerness D. embarrassment
26. A. uneasy B. distant C. confused D. annoyed
27. A. removing B. exchanging C. adding D. weighing
28. A. Since B. Though C. Once D. Unless
29. A. secret B. quiet C. crowded D. luxurious
30 A. kitchen B. register C. door D. bathroom
31. A. consumer B. discount C. membership D. gift
32. A. blankly B. fondly C. directly D. admiringly
33. A. announced B. admitted C. noticed D. assumed
34. A. reported B. explained C. evaluated D. suggested
35. A. unique B. exact C. same D. right
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. D 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. C 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和丈夫在餐厅吃饭的时候，遇到了一位年轻的士兵和他的妻子以及他们两个学龄的孩子也在吃饭，这家人的孩子想要吃草莓，但是他们的钱不够，于是作者和丈夫想送礼品卡给他们，却得知过去几分钟里有三个人也买了礼品卡送给他们。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当他们都坐下的时候，那个女人把手伸进她的手提包，打开了一个蓝色的小钱包。A. took out拿出；B. dipped into伸进……里；C. searched for寻找；D. showed off炫耀。根据后文“her handbag and opened a small blue wallet”此处指女人把手伸进手提包里。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：“十八，”她仔细数了里面的钞票后，轻声对丈夫说。A. excitedly激动地；B. hurriedly急忙地；C. carefully仔细地；D. slowly缓慢地。根据后文“counting out the bills inside”指女人仔细数钱。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：他默默地点了点头，然后开始翻阅菜单，给孩子们念菜单上的食物选择。A. taking over接管；B. thinking over考虑；C. turning over翻转；D. going over翻阅，复习。根据后文“the menu, reading off food”可知，他开始翻阅菜单，故选D。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他默默地点了点头，然后开始翻阅菜单，给孩子们念菜单上的食物选择。A. prices价格；B. selections选择；C. ingredients材料；D. recipes食谱。根据后文“The kids ordered the silver-dollar pancakes while their parents requested scrambled eggs and sausage.”可知，男人给孩子们念菜单上的食物选择。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我们能也吃草莓吗？”孩子们急切地问。A. anxiety焦虑；B. curiosity好奇；C. eagerness渴望；D. embarrassment尴尬。根据上文“Can we get strawberries, too, puh-leeeeeeeze ”指孩子渴望吃草莓。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：母亲和父亲交换了一个不安的眼神。A. uneasy不安的；B. distant遥远的；C. confused困惑的；D. annoyed生气的。根据上文可知他们的钱不多，而孩子提出要吃草莓，所以是不安的眼神。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这对夫妇又看了一遍菜单，权衡着他们的选择。A. removing去除；B. exchanging交换；C. adding增加；D. weighing称重，权衡。根据后文“The soldier suggested they split something but his wife insisted she would just get toast.”指这对夫妇在权衡点餐的选择，看是否需要放弃或改变。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：虽然他们说话很小声，但我们还是在拥挤的空间里无意中听到了他们的话。A. Since自从；B. Though虽然；C. Once一旦；D. Unless除非。引导让步状语从句，表示“虽然”应用though。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：虽然他们说话很小声，但我们还是在拥挤的空间里无意中听到了他们的话。A. secret秘密的；B. quiet安静的；C. crowded拥挤的；D. luxurious奢侈的。根据上文“we couldn’t help but overhear”可知，能听到对方说话，说明空间拥挤。故选C。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后我们去收银台结账，丹把我们的支票递给收银员，问她是否可以再加一张25美元的餐厅礼品卡。A. kitchen厨房；B. register收银台；C. door门；D. bathroom浴室。根据上文“we went to settle the bill”可知，要结账去收银台。故选B。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然后我们去收银台结账，丹把我们的支票递给收银员，问她是否可以再加一张25美元的餐厅礼品卡。A. consumer顾客；B. discount折扣；C. membership会员；D. gift礼物。根据后文“who bought a gift card”可知，他们问收银员是否可以再加一张25美元的餐厅礼品卡。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：“谁的生日？”丹茫然地看着她，有点困惑，因为她马上就认为这是一份生日礼物。A. blankly茫然地；B. fondly天真地；C. directly直接地；D. admiringly钦佩地。根据上文“Whose birthday ”可知，丹对于是谁的生日很迷茫，故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“谁的生日？”丹茫然地看着她，有点困惑，因为她马上就认为这是一份生日礼物。A. announced宣布；B. admitted承认；C. noticed注意到；D. assumed认为。根据后文“this was a birthday gift”可知，收银员认为这是一份生日礼物。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“哦，我还以为他们其中一个今天过生日呢，”收银员解释说，“因为你是过去几分钟里第三个买了礼品卡给那张桌子的人。”A. reported报告；B. explained解释；C. evaluated评估；D. suggested建议。根据后文“because you’re the third person in the last few minutes”可知，收银员在解释原因。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“哦，我还以为他们其中一个今天过生日呢，”收银员解释说，“因为你是过去几分钟里第三个买了礼品卡给那张桌子的人。”A. unique独特的；B. exact恰好的；C. same一样的；D. right正确的。根据上文“because you’re the third person in the last few minutes who bought a gift card to send to that”可知，过去几分钟有三个人给同一张桌子的人买礼品卡。故选C。
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。
Stove-boiled tea, a ____36____ (new) emerging social activity among young Chinese people, has been filling up social media feeds in recent weeks. Usually consisting ____37____ several friends who gather to sit around a fire stove, they together enjoy the smell of roasted snacks and ____38____ (social) while waiting for the tea to boil. In many ways, it is recognized as the perfect activity to while away the winter, ____39____ (warm) body and soul in the colder months.
While it has recently regained ____40____ (popular), cooking tea on a stove actually has along history in China, originating from huotang roasted tea, ____41____ unique practice of drinking tea in Yunnan province. Huotang is a type of kang, a stone stove, used for heating in Yunnan. It serves as an important source of heat and light that ____42____ (aid) cooking, sleeping, and even interpersonal relationships like gatherings in the households of ethnic minorities in the region, ____43____ creates a kind of huotang culture.
The tea used is often quite particular, requiring ____44____ (age) teas, such as Pu’er, or black tea, while fresh and tender teas, such as green tea, are not suitable for boiling. _____45_____ (vary) of snacks are also the focus of stove-boiled tea—oranges, nuts, and a plate of exquisite Chinese pastries (糕点) are the best choices for your belly.
【答案】36. newly
37. of 38. socialize
39. warming
40. popularity
41. a 42. aids
43. which 44. aged
45. Varieties
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要介绍的是云南一些地区的“围炉煮茶”的独特体验意外走红网络，给面临着快节奏的生活方式的人们提供了一种减压的方法。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：最近几周，在中国年轻人中兴起的一项社交活动——煮茶在社交媒体上刷屏。修饰后文emerging应用副词newly，故填newly。
【37题详解】
考查介词。句意：通常由几个朋友组成，他们围坐在火炉旁，一起享受烤点心的味道，一边等待茶水沸腾，一边进行社交活动。短语consist of表示“由……组成”。故填of。
【38题详解】
考查动词。句意：通常由几个朋友组成，他们围坐在火炉旁，一起享受烤点心的味道，一边等待茶水沸腾，一边进行社交活动。此处作谓语，与enjoy并列，应用动词socialize，且为一般现在时。故填socialize。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在许多方面，它被认为是消磨冬天的完美活动，在寒冷的月份里温暖身体和灵魂。分析句子结构可知warm与逻辑主语it构成主动关系，故用现在分词作状语。故填warming。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：虽然最近又重新流行起来，但在炉子上煮茶实际上在中国有很长的历史，起源于火塘炒茶，这是云南省一种独特的喝茶方式。作动词的宾语，应用名词popularity，不可数。故填popularity。
【41题详解】
考查冠词。句意：虽然最近又重新流行起来，但在炉子上煮茶实际上在中国有很长的历史，起源于火塘炒茶，这是云南省一种独特的喝茶方式。此处practice为泛指，且unique是发音以辅音音素开头的单词。故填a。
【42题详解】
考查时态。句意：它作为一个重要的热源和光源，帮助烹饪，睡眠，甚至人际关系，如在该地区的少数民族家庭聚会，这创造了一种火塘文化。根据上文serves可知为一般现在时，定语从句谓语与先行词source保持一致，用三单形式。故填aids。
【43题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：它作为一个重要的热源和光源，帮助烹饪，睡眠，甚至人际关系，如在该地区的少数民族家庭聚会，这创造了一种火塘文化。非限制性定语从句修饰上文句子，从句缺少主语，故填which。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：所用的茶通常很特别，需要陈年茶，如普洱茶或红茶，而新鲜和柔软的茶，如绿茶，不适合煮沸。修饰teas应用形容词aged，故填aged。
【45题详解】
考查固定短语。句意：各种各样的小吃也是煮茶的焦点，橙子、坚果和一盘精致的中国糕点都是你肚子的最佳选择。短语varieties of表示“各种各样的”。故填Varieties。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你刚参加了校国际部举办的科技节（Science & Technology Festival），请在本次活动网页留言板上写一则英文评论，内容包括：
1.科技节特点；
2.感受与期待。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】范文
Thrilled to have participated in our school’s Science & Technology Festival! The Festival featured a diverse range of cutting-edge projects and innovations, highlighting the remarkable talents within our school. The interactive exhibits and engaging presentations provided a hands-on experience, making complex concepts accessible to everyone. Out of my expectations, it was an exciting experience to get involved in, which has fostered my deeper appreciation for the exciting world of science and technology.
Looking forward to future events that will continue to inspire and challenge me. Many thanks for such a fantastic event!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生对刚参加的校国际部举办的科技节（Science & Technology Festival）写一则英文评论。
【详解】1.词汇积累
继续：continue to→go on
非凡的：remarkable→extraordinary
参加：participate in→take part in
激动的：thrilled→excited
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The Festival featured a diverse range of cutting-edge projects and innovations, highlighting the remarkable talents within our school.
拓展句：The Festival featured a diverse range of cutting-edge projects and innovations, which highlighted the remarkable talents within our school.
【点睛】[高分句型1] The Festival featured a diverse range of cutting-edge projects and innovations, highlighting the remarkable talents within our school. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] Out of my expectations, it was an exciting experience to get involved in, which has fostered my deeper appreciation for the exciting world of science and technology. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“This is the very best part of carving pumpkins!” Jackson said. He was at the kitchen sink with Dad and they both had their hands in bowls of pumpkin seeds. Dad turned the water on to wash the seeds in his bowl, while Jackson squeezed a handful of seeds in his hand and watched the seeds squeeze through his closed fist.
“The very best part is eating the golden roasted seeds!” Dad said, asking Jackson to tip the wet clean seeds onto a dish towel stretched across the counter near the sink.
“I always love eating seeds! But how to roast them Did you look it up on YouTube ” Jackson asked. Dad laughed and shook his head. “No. Your Grandpa and I used to do this together. Right here at this same sink!”
Jackson was amazed. Dad continued as he washed the seeds. “We carved the pumpkins just the same way we do now. Maybe someday you will be standing here and washing pumpkin seeds with your son.”
The next day, Dad and Jackson were back in the kitchen and by the window the seeds were dry, bathed in the warm sunlight. Dad placed two large cookie sheets and a large mixing bowl on the table, the same bowl that he and Grandpa used to use.
“I bet you miss your parents a lot, huh ” Jackson said while watching Dad bringing a measuring cup with melted butter to the table. “Yes. I do. Whenever someone you love dies, you always miss them. But you also have lots of good memories to remember and those make you happy,” Dad said, pouring the butter into the mixing bowl. Jackson picked up some salt and dumped it in. Dad then poured some olive oil in.
“Grab a spoon and stir all of this,” Dad told Jackson as he turned the oven on. “Now, all we have to do is put all of the seeds in the bowl and mix them up until they are all covered with the oil, butter, and salt mixture. Then we can put the seeds on the cookie sheets and then put them in the oven.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Jackson began to roast the seeds with Dad, expecting the familiar taste.
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“I just realized something too, Dad,” Jackson said while enjoying the seeds.
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【答案】范文
Jackson began to roast the seeds with Dad, expecting the familiar taste. He stirred the mixture as Dad dumped and soon the seeds were evenly coated. With his finger tips, Jackson helped Dad spread the seeds out on the cookie sheets and carefully placed them in the preheated oven. The moment the seeds were ready and pulled out, a nice golden color came into sight and a pleasant scent floated up. “That’s the smell in my memory!” Dad exclaimed, a sudden sense of accomplishment and connection filling the air. Jackson couldn’t wait to reach out for the seeds.
“I just realized something too, Dad,” Jackson said while enjoying the seeds. Dad responded with a puzzled look. Jackson smiled, “We are making happy memories right now!” “We sure are,” Dad laughed as he put his arm around Jackson and gave him a quick hug. Right in front of them were the golden roasted seeds with the warm and familiar taste. These seeds were more than just a snack but also a taste of family tradition and love. Small as they were, every bite of the seeds created a lasting memory that transcended time and generations.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Jackson和父亲把南瓜的种子烤着吃，两人在烤种子的过程中有了归属感和成就感，Jackson感悟到他们创造了快乐的回忆。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“杰克逊开始和爸爸一起烤种子，期待着熟悉的味道”可知，第一段可描写Jackson和父亲烤种子的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“‘爸爸，我也刚刚意识到一件事，’杰克逊一边享受着种子，一边说”可知，第二段可描写Jackson的感悟。
2.续写线索：一起烤种子——等待——闻到气味——品尝种子——Jackson感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①叫喊：exclaim/shout/yell
②拥抱：give a hug/embrace
情绪类
①令人愉快的：pleasant/ favorable
②快乐的：happy/joyful
【点睛】[高分句型1] The moment the seeds were ready and pulled out, a nice golden color came into sight and a pleasant scent floated up. (运用了the moment引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Right in front of them were the golden roasted seeds with the warm and familiar taste. (运用了完全倒装句)
1-5BCACB 6-10 AAABC 11-15ACCAB 16-20CBBAB台州市2023学年第一学期高二年级期末质量评估试题
英语
本试卷共10页。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前，考生务必用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号和座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.作答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目选项的答案信息点涂黑；如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。答案不能答在试卷上。
3.非选择题必须用黑色字迹钢笔或签字笔作答，答案必须写在答题卡各题目指定区域内相应位置上；如需改动，先划掉原来的答案，然后再写上新的答案；不准使用铅笔和涂改液。不按以上要求作答的答案无效。
4.考生必须保持答题卡的整洁。考试结束后，将答题卡交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
答题时，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 will the man do next week
A. Conduct an interview. B. Go on a business trip. C. Take a new photo.
2. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Why people like using smartphones.
B. What people enjoy for entertainment.
C. How technology affects people’s daily life.
3. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Fellow workers.
B. Shop owner and customer.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
4. How does the woman feel about roller coasters in the park
A. A bit encouraged. B. Quite satisfied. C. Terribly disappointed.
5. Where does the conversation take place
A. On a chat show. B. In a classroom. C. In a hospital.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man want to do
A. Lose weight. B. Fix his watch. C. Win a prize.
7. What does the man mean in the end
A He will stick to his goal.
B. He wants to go to Rome.
C. He plans to run 6 kilometers in a day.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man
A. A waiter. B. A salesman. C. A hotel clerk.
9. What does the woman want to change
A. The drinks. B. The cheese. C. The flight.
10. When will the woman get her takeout
A. At 1: 00 p. m. B. At 1: 15 p. m. C. At 1: 30 p. m.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What did the man do several weeks ago
A. He took a trip. B. He ran a shop. C. He had Spanish classes.
12. What was unexpected for the man
A. He ran into a sign language teacher.
B. He never thought it was quite freezing there.
C. He wasn’t well-prepared for communication.
13. How will the woman go to the destination from Cairo
A. By train. B. By plane. C. By car.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What is Stephine doing
A. Sharing her experience.
B. Introducing her school life.
C. Giving English learning tips.
15. What is “Citymapper”
A. It’s a bus stop. B. It’s a phone app. C. It’s a railway station.
16. What can we learn about Stephine’s host family
A. They fetch her from school.
B. They are living in the Netherlands.
C. They have two meals a day with her.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the subject of this talk
A. A well-known poet.
B. A great computer pioneer.
C. A famous college professor.
18. What do we know about Ada Lovelace
A. She was interested in poems.
B. She met Charles Babbage in 1833.
C. She invented the Analytical Engine.
19. When did Ada pass away
A. In her thirties. B. In her forties. C. In her fifties.
20. What did a group of scientists do in 2002
A. They designed a new working machine.
B. They achieved Charles and Ada’s dream.
C. They wrote the programs for the machine.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Do you know the next space explorer or climate change hero Got an idea that will transform people’s lives Inspire inquisitive minds to think big, challenge facts, ask questions and invent solutions with the UK’s top annual science and engineering competition. The Big Bang Competition is open and will close for entries on 27 March 2024.
How to enter
The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition is free, and is open to young people in the UK aged 11 to 18 in state-funded secondary education, who are home educated or who enter as part of a community group.
Competitors can only enter one project into The Competition, either as an individual or as part of a team. Project entries for The Competition can cover any topic in the field of STEM and competitors can find inspiration in The Big Bang Project Gallery online, which is home to past projects, with topics ranging from improving well-being to creating sustainable solutions. Entry into The Competition is through the online heat only.
Key dates
Online entry opens: October
Online entry closes: 5 pm on Wednesday 27 March
Finalists announced: Thursday 25 April
Special Awards judging(virtual): Tuesday 7 May to Wednesday 15 May
VIP Judging(virtual): Wednesday 8 May to Thursday 9 May
Prizes
The Big Bang Competition offers a fantastic opportunity for young people to win amazing prizes in recognition for their hard work. Prizes range from generous cash prizes to prestigious(有声望的) titles, and may change a bit from year to year.
1. What’s the purpose of The Big Bang Competition
A. To appeal to young people to explore space.
B. To call on young people to win amazing prizes.
C. To fuel young people’s creativity for better lives.
D. To transform young people’s lives with inventions.
2. What can we learn about the competitors
A. Participants should submit entries by 15 May.
B. Multiple projects are allowed for each participant.
C. Competitors should focus on sustainable solutions.
D. Winners will receive grand awards for their efforts.
3. Which section of a website is the text probably taken from
A. Culture and society. B. Science and technology.
C. Nature and environment. D. Sports and entertainment.
B
Bobby Wilson is retired. Well, he’s supposed to be. But the Georgia farmer, “The Garden Man” named by his community, used his retirement savings to buy and operate a nonprofit farm—the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm-and he hasn’t slowed down since.
Years ago, Bobby Wilson saw a need for fighting hunger in his community. He worked hard all his life, but when it came time to retire, he knew his job wasn’t over yet. So he poured his time, money and energy into stepping up to fill that need and combat food insecurity. He dedicated his life to helping his community and to creating a healthier, more sustainable world for his grandchildren.
Wilson is on a mission. He’s on several missions, actually. While working for the University of Georgia for twenty years in gardening education, he saw a real need for affordable, nutritious food in his under-served community in the Atlanta metropolitan area. As food prices rise, the need has only increased. Families across the nation are feeling the pinch. It’s getting harder and harder for people to afford nutritious food. According to U.S. Hunger, one in ten households faces food insecurity. In Georgia, where Bobby Wilson lives, the problem is even more terrible, with one in eight people facing hunger. So Bobby Wilson is on a mission to help families in his disadvantaged neighborhood grow their own food on small tracts of land using sustainable practices. At a time when thousands of households are struggling to make ends meet, Wilson insists that people can save thousands of dollars if they grow their own vegetables. And he has set up a teaching farm on five acres of land in College Park, in the heart of the city, to show people how to do just that. Numerous volunteers are educated on the agriculture industry, including how to best acquire land and resources.
Asked about the principle of the farm, Wilson said, “It’s more than just a farm. It’s about justice, diversity, and inclusion. We are working for the community.”
4. Why did Bobby Wilson buy the Metro Atlanta Urban Farm
A. To continue to work after retirement. B. To provide healthy food for the community.
C. To show his grandchildren how to grow food. D. To educate volunteers on the agriculture industry.
5. What does the underlined phrase “feeling the pinch” mean in the third paragraph
A. Struggling financially. B. Suffering mentally.
C. Emotionally disturbed. D. Physically challenged.
6. Which words can best describe Bobby Wilson
A. Committed and adventurous. B. Generous and devoted.
C. Ambitious and knowledgeable. D. Responsible and modest.
7. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A A Retired Farmer Spreads Knowledge of Farming
B. The Metro Atlanta Urban Farm-More Than a Farm
C. A Mission of Creating a Sustainable Agricultural World
D. The Garden Man Feeds a Community with Retirement Money
C
Consumers may soon find meat on restaurant menus that has never walked the earth—grown from cell to fillet （肉块）. The product, called “cultured” or “cultivated” meat, is reaching more plates. Cultivated chicken has been sold in a Singapore restaurant since 2020, and recently the Department of Agriculture approved the sale of cultured chicken in the United States. More than 150 businesses worldwide are working to put beef, fish, and pork on the market, too.
Cultured meat begins as a cell from an egg or a piece of traditionally butchered meat. Fed with certain nutrients for two or three weeks, the meat is processed into forms that consumers are familiar with. “Initial research is in a lab, but the meat is made in a production facility.” says Josh Tetrick, CEO of Good Meat, one of the USDA-approved cultured chicken manufacturers. The company has made public their own nutrient analysis, evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, which reveals that the nutritional profiles of their products are almost identical to conventional meats.
By alleviating the raising and killing of animals, cultured meat companies say their product helps reduce animal cruelty and will be better for the environment. Their process uses far less land because there’s no need to house animals or grow their feed. Cultured beef, especially, could reduce the number of cattle on farms-a significant source of methane emissions. However, some studies contradicted that cultured meat may also require greater energy usage than conventional production. Much of the environmental impact will depend on whether the energy used is renewable and on the efficiency of future production technology.
Given a growing consumer consciousness around animal rights and climate change, supporters foresee a future meat market where consumers will choose between different kinds of conventional meat, cultured meat, and plant-based alternatives. Approved sale of cultivated chicken in the U.S. is a landmark moment, but not yet a revolution. While cultured meat’s widespread consumption and impact on the economy seem a step closer to reality, scientists, philosophers, and the product’s own manufacturers acknowledge years of work lie ahead.
8. What’s the first paragraph mainly about
A. The official approval of meat marketing.
B. The growing popularity of meat products.
C. The increasing promotion of cultured meat.
D. The widespread consumption of cultured chicken.
9. In what way is cultured meat similar to conventional meat
A. Initial forms. B. Production efficiency.
C. Nutritional contents. D. Consumption prospect.
10. Why does the author mention cultured beef in paragraph 3
A. To explain the process of raising animals.
B. To compare cultured meat and conventional meat.
C. To emphasize the environmental benefits of cultured meat.
D. To highlight the significance of reducing methane emissions.
11. What attitude do scientists hold for the future consumption of cultured meat
A. Cautious. B. Confident. C. Doubtful. D. Worried.
D
Right now, summers are getting hotter, winters colder and the polar ice is melting at an alarming rate. Extreme weather events and natural disasters frequently occur. The climate time-bomb is ticking. Strict measures must be taken to tackle the problem.
It reminds me of how the lives we live seem to follow roughly in the way put forward years earlier by the writers of science-fiction. I guess it’s “life imitating art”. When I was young there were stories about rockets going into space and even going to the moon, although there had never been a rocket into space at that time. Years later, Russia launched Sputnik, the first man-made object to go into earth orbit and later the US landed people and even a car on the moon.
When I was growing up there were also science-fiction stories about governments looking for solutions when the world’s natural resources were being over-extended, such as they are in the case of climate change. The solution in the stories was to assume that the cause of the problem was over-population and the solution, therefore, was to limit the number of people. Various plans were put forward for doing that, from limiting the birth rate to killing off anyone over a certain age. That age, if I remember correctly, was usually about 60 and when you reached that you were supposed to turn yourself over to a government facility where you would be put to death.
Still, a look at the old science-fiction stories provides an interesting and somewhat chilling approach to what is acknowledged to be a very serious and worsening world-wide problem. There is general agreement that urgent action is needed to stop us from literally making our world unfit to live on. The answers, at least so far, concentrate on managing those resources and the ways in which we use them. However, I wonder if the day will come when life will imitate the art of the old science-fiction stories and someone will propose limiting the number of people on the planet as a way of making it more suitable for those who are left. It’s a grave thing to predict.
12. What does the author say about climate problems
A. The problems can be tackled in a scientific way.
B. The problems are in urgent need of being resolved.
C. The explosion of extreme climates is under control.
D. The loss of natural resources leads to climate changes.
13. How does the author clarify the concept of “life imitating art”
A. By giving examples. B. By using quotes.
C. By giving definitions. D. By making contrast.
14. What possible solution to climate problems concerns the author
A. Removing overpopulated species. B. Getting rid of seniors.
C. Over-extending natural resources. D. Moving onto the moon.
15. What’s the author’s tone in the passage
A. Calm. B. Serious. C. Frustrated. D. Matter-of-fact.
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。
Unique among all the positive emotions, hope requires some degree of conflict, difficulty, negativity, or uncertainty to be ignited. People high in hope are optimistic about their future and believe in possibilities. They see challenges as opportunities to grow and learn, rather than as obstacles. ____16____ Here are tips on how to cultivate hope.
Set and achieve goals. Without a clear goal, it’s easy to get distracted and lose focus. Hopeful people usually visualize their goals and create conditions that set them up for success. ____17____Getting three emails out in the next 15minutes or preparing lunch in the next 20 minutes are simple examples.
Stick with positive people. ____18____ This doesn’t mean being intolerant of another person’s difficulties negativity, or struggles, but it does mean that hopeful people tend to spend more time associating with those who share a bright and proactive attitude. They maintain a healthy balance but don’t get overwhelmed by the negativity around them.
____19____ While believing in oneself is important, highly hopeful people are able to forgive themselves as well. This is a unique combination because this type of confidence allows a person to be imperfect. In addition, they are willing to take reasonable risks and accept failures to support their growth and move forward.
Keep a positive outlook. No matter what life throws at them, they endeavor to see the silver lining. They don’t let the circumstance define their emotional response. In addition, high-hope people are also creative problem-solvers. When faced with a challenge, they don’t give up easily. ____20____
A. Believe in the power of risks.
B. Be self-reflective and confident.
C. This is key to the success of many high-hope people.
D. One way this gets done is through achievable micro-goals.
E. Being around positive people contributes to keeping optimistic.
F. Therefore, they’re constantly trying to improve themselves and their skill sets.
G. Instead, they work out solutions that help them overcome the obstacles in their way.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
My husband Dan and I were just finishing breakfast at a busy diner when a young soldier, his wife and their two school-aged children were seated at the table next to us. As they all sat down, the woman ____21____ her handbag and opened a small blue wallet.
“Eighteen,” she said softly to her husband after ____22____ counting out the bills inside. “And a few loose coins.” He nodded silently and then began ____23____ the menu, reading off food ____24____ to the children.
The kids ordered the silver-dollar pancakes while their parents requested scrambled eggs and sausage. “Can we get strawberries, too, puh-leeeeeeeze ” the kids asked with ____25____ . Mother and father exchanged a(n)____26____ look. “Sure,” the man spoke up. And the couple looked at the menus again, ____27____ their options. The soldier suggested they split something but his wife insisted she would just get toast. ____28____they spoke in hushed tones, we couldn’t help but overhear them in the ____29____ space.
Then we went to settle the bill at the ____30____, where Dan handed the cashier our check and asked if she could also add in a $25 restaurant ____31____ card.
“Sure,” the cashier responded. “Whose birthday ” Dan looked at her ____32____, a bit confused that she had immediately ____33____ this was a birthday gift.
“Oh, I just figured one of them was having a birthday today,” the cashier____34____, “because you’re the third person in the last few minutes who bought a gift card to send to that ____35____ table.”
21. A. took out B. dipped into C. searched for D. showed off
22. A. excitedly B. hurriedly C. carefully D. slowly
23. A. taking over B. thinking over C. turning over D. going over
24. A. prices B. selections C. ingredients D. recipes
25. A. anxiety B. curiosity C. eagerness D. embarrassment
26. A. uneasy B. distant C. confused D. annoyed
27. A. removing B. exchanging C. adding D. weighing
28. A. Since B. Though C. Once D. Unless
29. A. secret B. quiet C. crowded D. luxurious
30 A. kitchen B. register C. door D. bathroom
31. A. consumer B. discount C. membership D. gift
32. A. blankly B. fondly C. directly D. admiringly
33. A. announced B. admitted C. noticed D. assumed
34. A. reported B. explained C. evaluated D. suggested
35. A. unique B. exact C. same D. right
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。
Stove-boiled tea, a ____36____ (new) emerging social activity among young Chinese people, has been filling up social media feeds in recent weeks. Usually consisting ____37____ several friends who gather to sit around a fire stove, they together enjoy the smell of roasted snacks and ____38____ (social) while waiting for the tea to boil. In many ways, it is recognized as the perfect activity to while away the winter, ____39____ (warm) body and soul in the colder months.
While it has recently regained ____40____ (popular), cooking tea on a stove actually has along history in China, originating from huotang roasted tea, ____41____ unique practice of drinking tea in Yunnan province. Huotang is a type of kang, a stone stove, used for heating in Yunnan. It serves as an important source of heat and light that ____42____ (aid) cooking, sleeping, and even interpersonal relationships like gatherings in the households of ethnic minorities in the region, ____43____ creates a kind of huotang culture.
The tea used is often quite particular, requiring ____44____ (age) teas, such as Pu’er, or black tea, while fresh and tender teas, such as green tea, are not suitable for boiling. _____45_____ (vary) of snacks are also the focus of stove-boiled tea—oranges, nuts, and a plate of exquisite Chinese pastries (糕点) are the best choices for your belly.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 你刚参加了校国际部举办的科技节（Science & Technology Festival），请在本次活动网页留言板上写一则英文评论，内容包括：
1.科技节特点；
2.感受与期待
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右；
2.请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
“This is the very best part of carving pumpkins!” Jackson said. He was at the kitchen sink with Dad and they both had their hands in bowls of pumpkin seeds. Dad turned the water on to wash the seeds in his bowl, while Jackson squeezed a handful of seeds in his hand and watched the seeds squeeze through his closed fist.
“The very best part is eating the golden roasted seeds!” Dad said, asking Jackson to tip the wet clean seeds onto a dish towel stretched across the counter near the sink.
“I always love eating seeds! But how to roast them Did you look it up on YouTube ” Jackson asked. Dad laughed and shook his head. “No. Your Grandpa and I used to do this together. Right here at this same sink!”
Jackson was amazed. Dad continued as he washed the seeds. “We carved the pumpkins just the same way we do now. Maybe someday you will be standing here and washing pumpkin seeds with your son.”
The next day, Dad and Jackson were back in the kitchen and by the window the seeds were dry, bathed in the warm sunlight. Dad placed two large cookie sheets and a large mixing bowl on the table, the same bowl that he and Grandpa used to use.
“I bet you miss your parents a lot, huh ” Jackson said while watching Dad bringing a measuring cup with melted butter to the table. “Yes. I do. Whenever someone you love dies, you always miss them. But you also have lots of good memories to remember and those make you happy,” Dad said, pouring the butter into the mixing bowl. Jackson picked up some salt and dumped it in. Dad then poured some olive oil in.
“Grab a spoon and stir all of this,” Dad told Jackson as he turned the oven on. “Now, all we have to do is put all of the seeds in the bowl and mix them up until they are all covered with the oil, butter, and salt mixture. Then we can put the seeds on the cookie sheets and then put them in the oven.”
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Jackson began to roast the seeds with Dad, expecting the familiar taste.
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“I just realized something too, Dad,” Jackson said while enjoying the seeds.
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