2023-2024年度株洲市第十三中学1月期末考试
高二英语
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3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Why does the man make the call
A. To make an invitation. B. To ask for information C. To discuss a holiday plan.
2. What will the speakers buy first
A. A sofa. B. A bed. C. Some chairs.
3. What does the woman like about roses
A. Their color. B. Their shape. C. Their smell.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. An animal. B. A plant. C. A mountain.
5. What does the woman tell the man to do
A. Wear old clothes. B. Dig some holes. C. Bring gardening tools
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至7题。
6. How does the man feel about what the article says
A. Surprised. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
7. What does the article suggest people do
A. Choose public transportation. B. Buy safer cleaning products. C. Drive clean energy vehicles.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What are the speakers probably do ply doing at the beginning of the conversation
A. Taking photos. B. Buying some food. C. Celebrating a victory.
9. What does sticking up your little finger in class mean in India
A. You are making a promise. B. You have a question to ask C. You want to go to the toilet.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What will the man do soon
A. Ask for leave. B. Qui this job. C. Go on business.
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers B. Strangers. C. Neighbors.
12. What does the man regret
A. Losing his milk. B. Making an announcement. C. Talking to Dan n privately.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How many science festivals did the man hold be ore
A. Two. B. Ten. C. Thirteen
14. What can people do on Friday night
A. Watch movies. B. Join a discussion. C. Create special effects.
15. Which event is the woman probably interested in attending
A. Solar Power. B. Build-a-Brain. C. Vaccine Real Talk.
16. What can students get if they enter the competition
A. A T-shirt. B. An artwork. C. A household item.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where is the speaker’s hometown
A. In western Ohio. B. In central Ohio. C. In northeast Ohio.
18. What can we say about the speaker’s college classmates
A. They were generous. B. They were helpful C. They were curious.
19. What did the speaker use to do behind the house
A. Catch snakes. B. Grow corn. C. Explore the woods.
20. What did the speaker like best about living in the small town
A. She had friendly neighbors. B. She was close to nature. C. She could grow up slowly
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A(2024上·云南玉溪·高一统考期末)
For many people, visiting a wildlife park is a must-have bucket-list item. Few travel experiences can compare with watching wild animals wandering freely in wildlife reserves, enjoying their natural habitat. Here are some of the very best wildlife parks from all around the world.
1. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
The Masai Marais located in the southwest of Kenya and is one of the most important and well-known wildlife conservation areas in the world. Covering an area of 1,510square kilometers, the Masai Mara National Reserve consists of the grasslands, mountain highlands, lakelands and valley.
Those looking for an unforgettable traditional wildlife park experience should look no further than the Masai Mara National Reserve. Famous for its natural diversity of animals, you can expect to see vast numbers of leopards, elephants and lions. The wildlife park is also home to over 450 bird species.
2. The Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti National Park is a land of beauty that is one of the last naturalistic wonders left on this planet. This wildlife park is the symbol of Africa, and also one of the world’s oldest ecosystems to ever exist. Located in the northern area of Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park has also been famous for the annual migration (迁徙) of wildlife to permanent waterholes.
During this phenomenon, you’ll get to see vast herds of zebras, buffaloes and elephants migrating to the waterholes due to the change of season, followed by predators(捕食者) on the hunt for them.
3. Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina
The Tierra del Fuego National Park, located at the southern tip of Argentina, is nestled between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, thus featuring a dynamic weather ecosystem with beech forests, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers (冰川). Not quite the image you may have in mind of a wildlife park being muddy, brownish and all dry landscapes.
It is a most breathtaking wildlife park, home to beautiful species such as eagles, rabbits and North American beavers. Aside from basking in the sightings of these wild animals, visitors to Tierra del Fuego often go hiking and fishing there.
1. Which park would you recommend to someone who is looking for a traditional wildlife tour
A. Masai Mara National Reserve. B. The Serengeti National Park.
C. Tierra del Fuego National Park. D. None of them.
2. Which special activity can visitors do in The Serengeti National Park
A. Hiking and fishing in the park. B. Creating a must-have bucket-list.
C. Exploring numbers of different landscapes. D. Watching the annual migration of many animals.
3. What is the unique feature of Tierra del Fuego National Park
A. It is naturalistic. B. It is the most famous one.
C. It has the oldest ecosystem. D. It has waterfalls and glaciers.
【答案】1. A 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。介绍了世界各地的三个独具特色的动物保护区。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Those looking for an unforgettable traditional wildlife park experience should look no further than the Masai Mara National Reserve. (那些想要体验难忘的传统野生动物园的人应该去马赛马拉国家保护区)”可知，Masai Mara National Reserve 能满足寻求传统野生动物园难忘体验的人们的需求，故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Located in the northern area of Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park has also been famous for the annual migration (迁徙) of wildlife to permanent waterholes. (塞伦盖蒂国家公园位于坦桑尼亚北部地区，也因每年野生动物向永久水坑的迁徙而闻名)”可知，观察动物的年度迁徙是该公园的一大亮点，故选 D。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The Tierra del Fuego National Park, located at the southern tip of Argentina, is nestled between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, thus featuring a dynamic weather ecosystem with beech forests, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers (冰川). Not quite the image you may have in mind of a wildlife park being muddy, brownish and all dry landscapes. (火地岛国家公园位于阿根廷的南端，坐落在大西洋和太平洋之间，因此以山毛榉林、山脉、瀑布和冰川为特色的动态气候生态系统。你可能想象中的野生动物园不是泥泞的、棕色的、全是干燥的景观。)”可知，该公园不同于传统意义上的只有泥地的其他动物保护区，还有瀑布和冰川，故选D。
B
In 2015, Chennai was destroyed by one of the worst floods in over a century, leaving thousands without food, water and supplies. During the flood, many heroes arose, one of whom was Santosh, a young man who owned a take-out restaurant in Chennai.
When the first flood hit in November, he got a call from a company called Naga Rava. The company asked him to prepare 5,000 packets of food and give them to the flood victims. He, with his partners, took the order, cooked for 14 hours and delivered them. But that night, as they sat together discussing the event of the day, they actually felt ashamed. “Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people. We, while living here, had not really done anything ourselves for our own people,” said Santosh later.
He then began the groundwork for a collection to help cook more dishes. Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning, and the real show was about to begin. The December flood affected them all. His own house got flooded and his family was trapped on the second floor. They lost phone connection and electricity. In spite of this, Santosh went back out into the flood, creating a kitchen and preparing food all by himself for the victims.
He did not sleep for four days, taking a one-hour break everyday as he kept on cooking. As word got out about this man’s effort, others stepped out to join him. From children to the elderly, strangers came to help him in cooking, packing and transporting food. Up to 300 volunteers worked together to make it all happen. By the time the fourth day finally came to an end, Santosh and his team had prepared 170,000 food boxes and delivered them to people in need.
4. What inspired Santosh to help the affected people
A. A call for help. B. His cooking skills.
C. An act of kindness of a stranger. D. The encouragement from his partners.
5. What does “the real show” in the third paragraph refer to
A. Santosh’s cooking more food. B. The help and support.
C. The severer flood. D. Santosh’s family suffering.
6. Which of the following can best describe Santosh
A. Humorous and helpful. B. Selfless and caring.
C. Determined and clever. D. Kind and wise.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. A Man Cooked 170,000 Meals for the Affected
B. Major Floods Brought Challenges to People
C. Many Hands Make Light Work
D. Kindness Is Its Own Reward
【答案】4. C 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了一次严重的洪灾期间，桑托什和一些好心人准备了17万份盒饭救助灾区的故事。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段““Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people. We, while living here, had not really done anything ourselves for our own people,” said Santosh later.”（“这是一个甚至不是金奈人的人，他正在竭尽全力帮助受灾人民。我们住在这里的时候，并没有真正为自己的人民做过什么。”桑托什后来说。）可知，是一个陌生人的善举激励桑托什帮助灾民。故选C项。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第三段“Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning, and the real show was about to begin. The December flood affected them all.”（他一点也不知道，11月的洪水只是一个开始，真正的好戏即将开始。12月的洪水影响了他们所有人。）可知，12月的洪水比11月造成的后果严重，所以推断出“the real show”指的是12月更严重的洪水。故选C项。
6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“His own house got flooded and his family was trapped on the second floor. They lost phone connection and electricity. In spite of this, Santosh went back out into the flood, creating a kitchen and preparing food all by himself for the victims.”（他自己的房子被淹了，他的家人被困在二楼。他们失去了电话和电力。尽管如此，桑托什还是回到了洪水中，造了一个厨房，自己为受害者准备食物。）可知，桑托什在自己家遭受灾难的同时还在想尽办法帮助别人，说明他是无私和关爱他人的。故选B项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“During the flood, many heroes arose, one of whom was Santosh, a young man who owned a take-out restaurant in Chennai.”（洪水期间出现了许多英雄，其中之一是在金奈开了一家外卖餐馆的年轻人桑托什。）及最后一段“By the time the fourth day finally came to an end, Santosh and his team had prepared 170,000 food boxes and delivered them to people in need.”（到第四天终于结束的时候，桑托什和他的团队已经准备了17万个食品盒，并把它们送到了有需要的人手中。）可知，本文主要讲述了在洪水期间桑托什和他的团队准备了17万份盒饭发放到有需要的人们手中的故事。故选A项。
C(2024上·甘肃定西·高一统考期末)
The day starts early for Tang Shengli, a bird protection volunteer in Lanshan county, Yongzhou, Hunan province. At about 5 am, the 60-year-old is in uniform and ready to start his day’s work protecting and recording migratory (迁徙的) birds. Located on the northern side of the Nanling Mountains, Lanshan is an important passageway for migratory birds. From September to December every year, more than 240 species of migratory birds fly from Siberia to Australia via Hunan. In the past 10 years, Tang has recorded more than 120 species of such birds with his camera. “The flight calls of the migratory birds at night attract me so much that I cannot sleep. All I want to do is get up and record them,” Tang says.
When Tang joined the Hunan provincial bird protection organization in 2013, he knew he faced a tough task. Numerous migratory birds were lost each year as a result of killing and illegal trade. At that time, poachers (偷猎者) lit up the hillside to attract the birds there and hunt them. Some nights hundreds of birds would be killed or caught, remembers Liao Changgui, an official with the local forestry bureau.
By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to tackle illegal hunting. “Many villagers didn’t think bird hunting was illegal, and some made a living from it. Our work has affected their business,” Tang explains, adding his wife was threatened at their home in order to stop him doing his work.
To stop poaching, in October 2012, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration issued a notice to prevent the illegal hunting of migratory birds. In December that year, the Hunan provincial government promised to fight against poaching and establish a bird monitoring and protection system. So far, 43 migratory bird protection stations have been built across the province, covering almost all key points on the passageway. In 2020, a “lights out” program started in Lanshan county to prevent the birds from being distracted (使分心).
On Nov 1, the Hunan provincial government issued a ban on hunting migratory birds and other wildlife listed under national and provincial protection. Nationwide, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration is carrying out a two-month special action plan to strengthen patrols and remove illegal hunting equipment in national parks, nature reserves and bird migration routes across the country.
8. Why did poachers light up the hillside according to paragraph 2
A. To find their way around the hill.
B. To search for birds’ nests and catch them.
C. To draw the birds’ attention to catch them.
D. To lead the birds to fly safely and in the correct direction.
9. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “tackle” in paragraph 3
A. Give up. B. Put off. C. Call for. D. Deal with.
10. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph
A. Ways to punish bird poachers.
B. Routes migratory birds fly along.
C. Measures to protect migratory birds.
D. Reasons why poachers try to capture birds.
11. What is a suitable title for the news report
A. Ensuring birds have a safe passage
B. Important passageway for migratory birds
C. Flight calls of migratory birds at night attract Tang
D. Tang records more than 120 species of migratory birds
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. C 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。主要讲述了岚山是候鸟迁徙的重要通道，为了确保鸟类有安全通道，唐胜利和湖南政府的一系列的努力。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“At that time, poachers (偷猎者) lit up the hillside to attract the birds there and hunt them.(在那个时候，偷猎者照亮山坡，把鸟儿吸引到那里并猎杀它们)”可知，偷猎者点亮山坡来吸引鸟儿的注意，以便捕捉它们。故选C。
【9题详解】
此句猜测题。根据划线处上句“By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to (白天，唐向岚山村民分发小册子，以提高公众保护鸟类的意识，而晚上，他深入荒野)”以及“illegal hunting (非法狩猎)”可知，本段介绍唐为了保护鸟所做出的努力；白天他给村民分发有关保护鸟类的小册子， 晚上他深入荒野是为了打击非法狩猎。由此猜测，划线处和D项：Deal with(处理；应对)含义相近。故选D。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“To stop poaching, in October 2012, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration issued a notice to prevent the illegal hunting of migratory birds. In December that year, the Hunan provincial government promised to fight against poaching and establish a bird monitoring and protection system. (为了制止偷猎，2012年10月，国家林业和草原局发布了《关于防止非法捕猎候鸟的通知》。同年12月，湖南省政府承诺打击偷猎，并建立鸟类监测和保护系统。)”可知，本段主要讲述保护候鸟的一些措施。故选C。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第二段“When Tang joined the Hunan provincial bird protection organization in 2013, he knew he faced a tough task. Numerous migratory birds were lost each year as a result of killing and illegal trade. (当唐在2013年加入湖南省鸟类保护组织时，他知道自己面临着一项艰巨的任务。由于捕杀和非法贸易，每年都有大量候鸟死亡。)”和文章第三段“By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to tackle illegal hunting. (白天，唐向蓝山村民分发小册子，以提高公众保护鸟类的意识，而晚上，他深入荒野，打击非法狩猎。)”以及文章的最后一段“On Nov 1, the Hunan provincial government issued a ban on hunting migratory birds and other wildlife listed under national and provincial protection. (11月1日，湖南省政府发布了一项禁令，禁止捕猎候鸟和其他被列为国家和省级保护的野生动物。)”可知，文章主要讲述了为了确保鸟类有安全通道的一系列的措施和努力。A项：Ensuring birds have a safe passage (确保鸟类有安全通道)可作为本文的最佳标题。故选A。
D(2024上·江苏泰州·高一校联考期末)
Like dogs, wolves can recognize and respond to the voices of familiar humans more than those of strangers, according to a recent study. The research challenges the belief that dogs ability to differentiate human voices is due to selective breeding (选择性繁殖).
Holly Root Gutteridge and colleagues carried out experiments across five zoos and wildlife parks in Spain, involving a total of 24 gray wolves. The team set up speakers and first played the animals the voice of a number of strangers. Then, they played the wolves the voice of their keeper who would say familiar things to them in Spanish, such as “Hey, what’s up, wolves ” The wolves raised their heads, pricked their ears up, and turned toward the speaker. To test that the effect wasn’t accidental, the researchers went back to playing the wolves recordings of strangers and found that they once more lost interest. Finally, to make sure that the wolves truly knew their keepers’ voices, the team mixed things up and had the keepers say a series of unfamiliar phrases. Once more, the results held up.
Root Gutteridge pointed out the significance of wolves being able to differentiate between humans, despite the fact that our species went our separate evolutionary (进化的) ways tens of millions of years ago.
Before this, there had been a limited number of studies on the topic of how animals differentiate between the vocalizations (发声) of other species. Research has shown that our close cousins, gorillas, listen to people, but that was expected.
Given the new finding, “chances are that lots of species are listening to us and getting to know us as individuals,” Root Gutteridge said. “And it’s not all about us. Dogs could be listening to the neighbors’ cats and understanding the difference between one meow or the other. If the abilities are that general, it means that animals might be having a lot more cross- species interactions than we had thought about before.”
12. What established viewpoint does the recent research call into question
A. Dogs are the only animals that can differentiate human voices.
B. Wolves recognize the voices of humans better than dogs.
C. Wolves cannot understand human languages.
D. Selective breeding enables dogs to differentiate human voices.
13. How did the researchers test if the wolves truly recognized their keepers’ voices
A. By letting the keepers say unfamiliar phrases in Spanish.
B. By asking strangers to reproduce the keepers’ voices.
C. By playing recordings of strangers speaking familiar phrases.
D. By changing the playback speed of the keepers’ recordings.
14 Why are gorillas mentioned in paragraph 5
A. To stress their close relationship with humans.
B. To offer additional evidence for the recent study.
C. To point out another species that can differentiate voices.
D. To explain how animals’ ability to differentiate humans’ voices developed.
15. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The focus of the future studies.
B. The limitations of the research.
C. The significance of the research.
D. The uniqueness of the experiments.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. C 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲的是最近的一项研究表明，与狗一样，狼对熟悉的人的声音比陌生人的声音更能识别并做出反应。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“The research challenges the belief that dogs ability to differentiate human voices is due to selective breeding (选择性繁殖).(这项研究挑战了狗能够区分人类声音的能力是由于选择性繁殖的观点。)”可知，最近的研究质疑了狗狗能够辨别人类声音是选择性繁殖的结果这一观点，故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段描述的实验过程尤其是最后一句“Finally, to make sure that the wolves truly knew their keepers’ voices, the team mixed things up and had the keepers say a series of unfamiliar phrases.(最后，为了确保狼真的能听懂饲养员的声音，研究小组把东西搞混了，让饲养员说一系列不熟悉的短语。)”可知，为证明狼真的能听出饲养员的声音，研究人员让饲养员用西班牙语说狼不熟悉的词语，故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“Before this, there had been a limited number of studies on the topic of how animals differentiate between the vocalizations (发声) of other species. Research has shown that our close cousins, gorillas, listen to people, but that was expected.(在此之前，关于动物如何区分其他物种的发声的研究数量有限。研究表明，我们的近亲大猩猩会听人说话，但这是意料之中的。)”可知，后面提到大猩猩会听人说话的例子，是为了列举除了狼之外另一个具有这种能力的物种，故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“Given the new finding, “chances are that lots of species are listening to us and getting to know us as individuals,” Root Gutteridge said. “And it’s not all about us. Dogs could be listening to the neighbors’ cats and understanding the difference between one meow or the other. If the abilities are that general, it means that animals might be having a lot more cross- species interactions than we had thought about before.”(考虑到这项新发现，“很有可能有很多物种正在倾听我们的声音，并开始了解我们作为个体的存在，”Root Gutteridge说。“这并不全是我们的事。狗可以听邻居的猫叫，并理解猫叫之间的区别。如果这种能力如此普遍，这意味着动物可能比我们以前想象的有更多的跨物种相互作用。”)”可知，最后一段是Root Gutteridge对这一研究发现的评论，指出这项研究让人们对动物的了解更进了一步，因此最后一段主要讲的是研究的意义。故选C。
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。
If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. ___16___
The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. ____17____ We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my son’s food poisoning.
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. ____18____ Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.
___19___ We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.
___20___ It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.
A This time there was no tent.
B. Things are going to be improved.
C. The trip they took me on was a rough one.
D. I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.
E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.
F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.
G. There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
【答案】16. D 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇记叙文。作者讲述了自己近三年来逐渐改变了对野营的看法，从以前对野营活动嗤之以鼻，经过几次野营后慢慢喜欢上了野营，最后表达野营将逐渐成为人类回归自然的很好方式，建议人们找到属于自己的方式。
【16题详解】
上文 They had nothing in common with me 说明作者原来认为他不会成为野营者．而下文主要描述的是"我"从最开始进行"rough travel"到有了"pop-up camper"再到有了 trailer 的过程，在这过程中作者对野营的爱好逐步增加，对野营的相关知识也在逐步增长，上下文呈转折关系．D项意为"然而在那之后我将会学到关于野营的很多知识"，起到转折作用，引出下文，符合语境．故正确答案为D。
【17题详解】
由下文 We sleep in a tent，cooked over an open fire，and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom 可知，"我"的野营条件非常艰苦．C项意为"他们带我去的旅途非常艰苦"，引出下文，符合语境．故正确答案为C。
【18题详解】
由下文 Instead，we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner 可知，空格处是与下文形成转折的内容，而"我"此次旅行用了展开式营房．A项意为"这一次没有帐篷"，与下文形成转折，符合语境．故正确答案为A。
【19题详解】
由第三段第一句 going on another fun-filled holiday 可知，"我"对这次旅行非常满意，而由下文 We have done a lot of it since 可知，"我们"都爱上了野营．F项意为"从这里旅行后，我全家都对野营产生了巨大的兴趣"，承上启下，符合语境．故正确答案为F。
【20题详解】
由下文 sooner or later，everyone finds his or her way back to nature 可知，"我"希望每个人都能找到回归自然，也就是野营的个性化选择．形成这一观点的前提是"我"自己已经爱上了野营．E项意为"我必须承认我已经开始享受野营了"，引出下文，符合语境．故正确答案为E。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Apple has unveiled its delayed iPhone 12 line of smartphones in a range of sizes with new designs and 5G connectivity. Unveiled as part of a online-only event, which was ___21___ by more than a month due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the new iPhones mark some of the biggest changes to Apple’s smartphones since the iPhone X in 2017.
iPhone 12
The midrange model is simply called the iPhone 12 and is a(n) ___22___ replacement for Apple’s most popular phone from last year, the iPhone 11.It has a new and improved 6.1in OLED screen that ___23___ the LCD technology used on its predecessor. The iPhone 12 has a new 12-megapixel dual-camera system on the rear with ___24___ and ultrawide lenses and the True Depth selfie camera from Face ID on the front, all of which can now use Apple’s Night mode for low-light photos. The body of the phone is aluminum like its predecessor, while the ___25___ is glass. The phone is 11% thinner than the previous model and has new Ceramic Shield screen glass technology, which has four times the ___26___ performance of previous display glass for fewer smashed screens.
iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
The smaller high-end iPhone is called the iPhone 12 Pro and has a similar 6.1in OLED screen to the iPhone 12- larger than the 5.8in screen of the iPhone 11 Pro from 2019. The largest smartphone ___27___ by Apple will now be the new iPhone12 Pro Max which has a 6.7in OLED screen-0.2in larger on the diagonal than the previous iPhone 11 Pro Max. Both iPhone 12 Pro models have improved triple-camera systems on the back with ultrawide normal and new telephoto lenses, plus a lidar-based depth-sensing scanner that can ___28___ the distance of objects up to 5 metres away and aids in autofocus. A similar technology was ___29___ on the iPad Pro in March and is designed for augmented reality experiences.
Home Pod Mini
Alongside the new iPhones, Apple has launched a new, smaller version of its Home Pod smart speaker, ___30___by the Siri smart assistant, which it hopes will help it better ___31___ with Google and Amazon’s dominant smart speakers. The ___32___ Home Pod sounded very good, but was let down by Siri’s limited capabilities and Apples ___33___ of music services to just its own. The new Home Pod Mini has the same S5 processor as the Apple Watch Series 5 to control playback and the sound ___34___ by the speaker’s single down-firing driver and two passive radiators. The new speaker also has proximity detection for nearby iPhones equipped with Apple’s U1 chip and Siri can now differentiate between different people via their ___35___ print.
21. A. carried on B. taken off C. looked through D. pushed back
22. A. complex B. harmonious C. intense D. direct
23. A. replaces B. highlights C. finds D. changes
24. A. regular B. flexible C. normal D. appropriate
25. A. head B. back C. front D. middle
26. A. fall B. rise C. increase D. drop
27. A. made B. applied C. exposed D. advanced
28. A. reject B. reflect C. measure D. mark
29. A. proceeded B. launched C. revised D. relieved
30. A. powered B. stuck C. meant D. involved
31. A. support B. fight C. attempt D. compete
32. A. separate B. specific C. original D. financial
33. A. availability B. restriction C. connection D. expense
34. A. challenged B. suspected C. generated D. amounted
35. A. light B. voice C. finger D. face
【答案】21. D 22. D 23. A 24. C 25. B 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. A 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了苹果公司发布的iPhone 12系列智能手机以及其Home Pod智能音箱的情况。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：这两款新iPhone是在一场仅限在线发布的活动中发布的，由于新冠肺炎大流行，该活动推迟了一个多月。这两款新iPhone标志着自2017年iPhone X推出以来苹果智能手机的一些最大变化。A. carried on继续；B. taken off脱下；C. looked through浏览；D. pushed back推迟，反驳。根据后文“due to the Covid-19 pandemic”此处指因为疫情推迟推出。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这款中端机型被简单地称为iPhone 12，是苹果去年最受欢迎的手机iPhone 11的直接替代品。A. complex复杂的；B. harmonious和谐的；C. intense紧张的；D. direct直接的。根据后文“replacement for Apple’s most popular phone from last year, the iPhone 11”指iPhone 12可以直接替代iPhone 11。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它有一个新的和改进的6.1英寸OLED屏幕，取代了它的前身使用的LCD技术。A. replaces取代；B. highlights强调；C. finds找到；D. changes改变。根据后文“the LCD technology used on its predecessor”可知，新手机拥有OLED屏幕取代了它的前身使用的LCD技术。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：iPhone 12拥有全新的1200万像素后置双摄像头系统，配有普通镜头和超广角镜头，前置人脸识别真深度自拍摄像头，所有这些现在都可以使用苹果的夜间模式拍摄弱光照片。A. regular规律的；B. flexible灵活的；C. normal正常的，普通的；D. appropriate合适的。根据后文“and ultrawide lenses”可知，手机配有普通镜头和超广角镜头，故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这款手机的机身和上一代一样是铝制的，而背面是玻璃的。A. head头；B. back后面；C. front前面；D. middle中等。根据上文“The body of the phone”提到了机身，故本空是在说明手机背面的材质。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这款手机比上一代机型薄 11%，并采用了新的 Ceramic Shield 屏幕玻璃技术，其跌落性能是上一代显示屏玻璃的四倍，从而减少了屏幕被砸碎的次数。A. fall（水平、数量、价格等）下跌；B. rise上升；C. increase增加；D. drop跌落，落下。根据后文“performance of previous display glass for fewer smashed screens”此处指新的 Ceramic Shield 屏幕玻璃技术，其跌落性能是上一代显示屏玻璃的四倍，从而减少了屏幕被砸碎的次数，应用drop。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：苹果公司现在生产的最大的智能手机将是新的iPhone12 Pro Max，它拥有6.7英寸的OLED屏幕，对角线比之前的iPhone 11 Pro Max大0.2英寸。A. made制作；B. applied应用；C. exposed暴露；D. advanced进步。根据上文“The largest smartphone”指苹果公司制造的最大智能手机。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：iPhone 12 Pro的两款手机都改进了背部的三摄像头系统，配备了超广角、普通和新型长焦镜头，以及基于激光雷达的深度感应扫描仪，可以测量5米外物体的距离，并有助于自动对焦。A. reject拒绝；B. reflect反思；C. measure测量；D. mark标记。根据后文“the distance of objects up to 5 metres away”可知，摄像头可以测量5米外物体的距离，故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：今年3月，iPad Pro推出了一项类似的技术，专为增强现实体验而设计。A. proceeded继续；B. launched启动；C. revised修改；D. relieved缓解。根据上文“A similar technology”指类似技术的推出，应用launch。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：除了新款iphone，苹果还推出了一款新的、更小的Home Pod智能音箱，由Siri智能助手驱动，苹果希望这款音箱能帮助它更好地与谷歌和亚马逊占据主导地位的智能音箱竞争。A. powered驱动；B. stuck卡住；C. meant意味着；D. involved涉及。根据后文“by the Siri smart assistant”可知，Home Pod智能音箱是由Siri智能助手驱动的，故选A。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：除了新款iphone，苹果还推出了一款新的、更小的Home Pod智能音箱，由Siri智能助手驱动，苹果希望这款音箱能帮助它更好地与谷歌和亚马逊占据主导地位的智能音箱竞争。A. support支持；B. fight战斗；C. attempt尝试；D. compete竞争。根据后文“with Google and Amazon’s dominant smart speakers”可知，苹果希望这款音箱能帮助它更好地与谷歌和亚马逊占据主导地位的智能音箱竞争。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：最初的Home Pod听起来非常好，但Siri的有限功能和苹果对音乐服务的限制让人失望。A. separate分开的；B. specific特别的；C. original起初的；D. financial经济的。根据上文“Home Pod sounded very good”以及后文提到了让人失望，可见最初的Home Pod听起来非常好，故选C。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：最初的Home Pod听起来非常好，但Siri的有限功能和苹果对音乐服务的限制让人失望。A. availability可用性；B. restriction限制；C. connection连接；D. expense花费。根据上文“but was let down by Siri’s limited capabilities and Apples”此处指Siri的有限功能和苹果对音乐服务的限制让人失望。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：新的Home Pod Mini拥有与Apple Watch Series 5相同的S5处理器，用于控制播放和由扬声器的单个向下发射驱动器和两个被动散热器产生的声音。A. challenged挑战；B. suspected怀疑；C. generated产生；D. amounted达到。根据上文“control playback and the sound”此处指控制扬声器和散热器所产生的声音，应用generate。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这款新音箱还可以对附近安装了苹果U1芯片的iphone进行近距离检测，Siri现在可以通过声纹来区分不同的人。A. light光；B. voice嗓音；C. finger手指；D. face脸。根据上文“The new speaker also has proximity detection for nearby iPhones”可知，这是一款音箱设备，所以主要是通过声纹来区分不同的人。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。
In 2023, the Dragon Boat Festival falls on Thursday, June 22 in China. Chinese people will have_____36_____3-day holiday from June 22 to 24. The Dragon Boat Festival or Duan Wu Jie is celebrated____37____(recall) and show respect for Qu Yuan, a famous scholar in ancient China.
Dragon boat racing is one of the most important_____38_____(tradition) at the Dragon Boat Festival. The activity is____39____(wide) held in China’s Southern and southeastern areas____40____there are more rivers and lakes. The origin of the activity____41____(date) back to the Warring States Period. When Qu Yuan drowned himself in the river, the locals were very sad about it. Many fishermen rowed their boats trying to find his body. From then on, at this time every year the locals will row the dragon boats, ___42___(hope) to drive away creatures under the river in this way. Eating Zongzi is also a part of the Dragon Boat Festival celebration. The taste of Zongzi is different according____43____the location and region of China. Generally speaking, people in southern China prefer the salty one while those in northern China like the sweet one.
As the festival is celebrated in memory of the____44____(die) of an ancient Chinese scholar, it is not proper to say “Happy Dragon Boat Festival” to others. ___45___, you’d better greet each other with “Wish you peace and health at the Dragon Boat Festival ( Duānwǔānkāng).”
【答案】36. a 37. to recall
38. traditions
39. widely 40. where
41. dates 42. hoping
43. to 44. death
45. Instead
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。介绍了端午节的活动以及由来。
【36题详解】
考查冠词。句意：从6月22日到24日，中国人民将有为期三天的假期。分析句子成分可知，空后名词“holiday”前有形容词“3-day”修饰，故需用不定冠词表示泛指，且空后数词“three”为辅音音素开头，故应为a。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：端午节或端午节是为了纪念和尊重中国古代著名学者屈原而庆祝的。分析句子成分可知，空处应为不定式作目的状语。故填to recall。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意：赛龙舟是端午节最重要的传统活动之一。固定用法“one of+可数名词复数”，表示“……之一”。故填traditions。
【39题详解】
考查副词。句意：这项活动在中国的南部和东南部地区广泛举行，那里有更多的河流和湖泊。应为副词修饰动词“is held”。故填widely。
【40题详解】
考查连词。句意：这项活动在中国的南部和东南部地区广泛举行，那里有更多的河流和湖泊。分析句子成分可知，空处应为定语从句指代先行词“China’s Southern and southeastern areas”，为地点，且关系词在从句中充当地点状语，应用关系副词where来引导定语从句。故填where。
【41题详解】
考查谓语动词。句意：这项活动的起源可以追溯到战国时期。分析句子成分可知，空处应为谓语动词。本句为客观描述，故应为一般现在时。且照应主语“The origin”，故应为单数。故填dates。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：从那时起，每年的这个时候，当地人都会划龙舟，希望用这种方式赶走河底的生物。分析句子成分可知，空处应为非谓语动词。且和逻辑主语“the locals”为主动关系，故用现在分词形式作状语。故填hoping。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：粽子的味道根据中国的地理位置和地区而有所不同。固定搭配according to...“根据……”。故填to。
【44题详解】
考查名词。句意：由于这个节日是为了纪念一位中国古代学者的去世而庆祝的，所以对别人说“端午节快乐”是不合适的。根据空前介词“of”可知，应为名词作宾语，为不可数名词。故填death。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：相反，你最好用“祝你端午节平安健康”来问候对方。根据句意以及句子成分可知，空处应为词义为“相反”的副词，单词位于句首，首字母大写。故填Instead。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，是某中学国际部的一名学生。你将带外教Chris去当地一家中华老字号(China Time-honored Brand)饭店品尝中国传统美食。请你按如下提示给对方写一封邮件，告知这次行程安排。
1.饭店情况；
2.出发时间、地点；
3.交通方式。
参考词汇：specialty特色菜
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。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】One possible version:
Dear Chris,
I’m so honored to serve as your guide to a local restaurant to taste traditional Chinese food. The restaurant enjoys a good reputation and has won a China Time-honored Brand title. The traditional and unique soup dumplings are its specialty, which I do believe you will have a good feast on. By the way, it’s convenient to get there by bus. We’ll meet at the bus stop near our school this Sunday morning. Bus No. 9 will directly take us there. I hope you will have great fun.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生告知外教Chris去当地一家中华老字号(China Time-honored Brand)饭店品尝中国传统美食，并告知行程安排。
【详解】1.词汇积累
玩得开心：have great fun→ enjoy oneself
名誉：reputation→ fame
荣幸的：honored→ privileged
作为：serve as→ act as
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I’m so honored to serve as your guide to a local restaurant to taste traditional Chinese food.
拓展句：It is an honor that I will serve as your guide to a local restaurant to taste traditional Chinese food.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The traditional and unique soup dumplings are its specialty, which I do believe you will have a good feast on.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】I hope you will have great fun.（运用了省略了that引导的宾语从句）
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，续写的词数应为150左右。
It was a cold December day. After saying goodbye to his neighbour, David, Tom set out for a run with his dog, Taz. As a professional athlete, Tom often went for training runs by himself and had done this particular route many times before, but that day something unusual happened to him.
About an hour later, Tom hit some black ice. He found himself slipping down the rock face, which became steeper（陡峭的）and steeper until suddenly he was in free fall. He fell 60 feet into the canyon（峡谷）, landing on grass and dry branches. If he'd missed them, there was, no way he would have survived. He could feel his legs, so he knew he wasn't paralyzed（瘫痪的）but he was in great pain. Taz had managed to find his way back to Tom, so Tom knew there must be a way out of the canyon, but he couldn't stand or even crawl（爬）. He later learned that he had broken his right leg.
Tom shouted for help, and tried to pull himself forward. Every inch was an effort. It took him five hours to go a quarter of a mile. Eventually it got so dark that he couldn't see where he was going. He decided to stay next to a river which he could drink some water from. All he had on him were his jogging clothes, a water bottle, two boxes of medicine, a bar of chocolate, and a shower cap which adventure racers often wear to prevent heat loss.
At night, the temperature dropped below freezing. Tom couldn't go to sleep or he would die, so he stayed awake lifting his head a few inches over and over. Throughout the night, Taz curled up next to him and kept him company. The next morning, he couldn't move any more. He tried to stay positive. He was sure somebody would find he was missing or hear him screaming for help. But there was nobody around.
Paragraph 1:
As time went by, Tom felt himself growing weaker and he knew he must take action.
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Paragraph 2:
About three hours later, Taz returned and Tom heard an engine in the distance.
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【答案】Paragraph 1
As time went by, Tom felt himself growing weaker and he knew he must take action, so he thought of David. He attached the shower cap to Taz and signalled the direction to his house to Taz and Taz went out of the canyon. Soon Taz went back to his house and knocked at David’s door. Seeing the shower cap, David realized that Tom was in danger. He called the rescue workers and drove his car to the canyon with Taz in it.
Paragraph 2
About three hours later, Taz returned and Tom heard an engine in the distance. He was glad that someone could help him. After a short while, David came with two rescue workers, and they carried Tom out of the canyon together. Luckily, Tom was not seriously injured. He pulled through after staying in bed for two weeks. He owed his survival to his devoted dog and caring neighbour.
【解析】
【分析】本文讲述了作者在一次夜间常规跑步训练时和他的狗一块儿不慎掉入了一个峡谷中并受了很严重的伤，他尽可能地保持清醒和并呼救，不幸的是，始终没有人来帮助他。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“随着时间的流逝，汤姆感到自己越来越虚弱，他知道他必须采取行动。”可知，第一段可描写作者办法采取行动自救。
②由第二段首句内容“大约过了三个小时，塔兹回来了，汤姆听到远处有火车头的声音。”可知，第二段可描写汤姆获救的过程。
2.续写线索：让狗向朋友求救——朋友收到信号——救援——获救——感谢朋友和狗
3.词汇激活
行为类
①附加，连接：attach…to…/ connect … to…/ fix…on…
②.向某人发出信号：signal… to sb./ send a signal to sb.
③.把某人从某处带出来：carry sb. out of …/get sb. out of …/help sb. out of …
情绪类
①.高兴：was glad/was happy/was delighted/was excited
②.幸运地：Luckily /Fortunately
[高分句型1]. Seeing the shower cap, David realized that Tom was in danger.（seeing是现在分词作时间状语。）
[高分句型2]. He owed his survival to his devoted dog and caring neighbour.（固定短语owe sth. to sb.意为：将某事归因于某人，感激某人，以此短语来表达Tom对邻居和狗的感激之情，语言地道不俗。）2023-2024年度株洲市第十三中学1月期末考试
高二英语
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一节(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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Why does the man make the call
A. To make an invitation. B. To ask for information C. To discuss a holiday plan.
2. What will the speakers buy first
A. A sofa. B. A bed. C. Some chairs.
3. What does the woman like about roses
A. Their color. B. Their shape. C. Their smell.
4. What are the speakers talking about
A. An animal. B. A plant. C. A mountain.
5. What does the woman tell the man to do
A. Wear old clothes. B. Dig some holes. C. Bring gardening tools
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至7题。
6. How does the man feel about what the article says
A. Surprised. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
7. What does the article suggest people do
A. Choose public transportation. B. Buy safer cleaning products. C. Drive clean energy vehicles.
听第7段材料，回答第8至9题。
8. What are the speakers probably do ply doing at the beginning of the conversation
A. Taking photos. B. Buying some food. C. Celebrating a victory.
9. What does sticking up your little finger in class mean in India
A. You are making a promise. B. You have a question to ask C. You want to go to the toilet.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. What will the man do soon
A. Ask for leave. B. Qui this job. C. Go on business.
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Co-workers B. Strangers. C. Neighbors.
12. What does the man regret
A. Losing his milk. B. Making an announcement. C. Talking to Dan n privately.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How many science festivals did the man hold be ore
A. Two. B. Ten. C. Thirteen
14. What can people do on Friday night
A. Watch movies. B. Join a discussion. C. Create special effects.
15. Which event is the woman probably interested in attending
A. Solar Power. B. Build-a-Brain. C. Vaccine Real Talk.
16. What can students get if they enter the competition
A. A T-shirt. B. An artwork. C. A household item.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Where is the speaker’s hometown
A. In western Ohio. B. In central Ohio. C. In northeast Ohio.
18. What can we say about the speaker’s college classmates
A. They were generous. B. They were helpful C. They were curious.
19. What did the speaker use to do behind the house
A Catch snakes. B. Grow corn. C. Explore the woods.
20. What did the speaker like best about living in the small town
A. She had friendly neighbors. B. She was close to nature. C. She could grow up slowly
第二部分 阅读理解(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分，满分30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A(2024上·云南玉溪·高一统考期末)
For many people, visiting a wildlife park is a must-have bucket-list item. Few travel experiences can compare with watching wild animals wandering freely in wildlife reserves, enjoying their natural habitat. Here are some of the very best wildlife parks from all around the world.
1. Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
The Masai Marais located in the southwest of Kenya and is one of the most important and well-known wildlife conservation areas in the world. Covering an area of 1,510square kilometers, the Masai Mara National Reserve consists of the grasslands, mountain highlands, lakelands and valley.
Those looking for an unforgettable traditional wildlife park experience should look no further than the Masai Mara National Reserve. Famous for its natural diversity of animals, you can expect to see vast numbers of leopards, elephants and lions. The wildlife park is also home to over 450 bird species.
2. The Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Serengeti National Park is a land of beauty that is one of the last naturalistic wonders left on this planet. This wildlife park is the symbol of Africa, and also one of the world’s oldest ecosystems to ever exist. Located in the northern area of Tanzania, the Serengeti National Park has also been famous for the annual migration (迁徙) of wildlife to permanent waterholes.
During this phenomenon, you’ll get to see vast herds of zebras, buffaloes and elephants migrating to the waterholes due to the change of season, followed by predators(捕食者) on the hunt for them.
3. Tierra del Fuego National Park, Argentina
The Tierra del Fuego National Park, located at the southern tip of Argentina, is nestled between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, thus featuring a dynamic weather ecosystem with beech forests, mountains, waterfalls and glaciers (冰川). Not quite the image you may have in mind of a wildlife park being muddy, brownish and all dry landscapes.
It is a most breathtaking wildlife park, home to beautiful species such as eagles, rabbits and North American beavers. Aside from basking in the sightings of these wild animals, visitors to Tierra del Fuego often go hiking and fishing there.
1. Which park would you recommend to someone who is looking for a traditional wildlife tour
A. Masai Mara National Reserve. B. The Serengeti National Park.
C. Tierra del Fuego National Park. D. None of them.
2. Which special activity can visitors do in The Serengeti National Park
A. Hiking and fishing in the park. B. Creating a must-have bucket-list.
C. Exploring numbers of different landscapes. D. Watching the annual migration of many animals.
3. What is the unique feature of Tierra del Fuego National Park
A. It is naturalistic. B. It is the most famous one.
C. It has the oldest ecosystem. D. It has waterfalls and glaciers.
B
In 2015, Chennai was destroyed by one of the worst floods in over a century, leaving thousands without food, water and supplies. During the flood, many heroes arose, one of whom was Santosh, a young man who owned a take-out restaurant in Chennai.
When the first flood hit in November, he got a call from a company called Naga Rava. The company asked him to prepare 5,000 packets of food and give them to the flood victims. He, with his partners, took the order, cooked for 14 hours and delivered them. But that night, as they sat together discussing the event of the day, they actually felt ashamed. “Here was a man not even from Chennai and he was going out of his way to help the affected people. We, while living here, had not really done anything ourselves for our own people,” said Santosh later.
He then began the groundwork for a collection to help cook more dishes. Little did he know that the November flood was just the beginning, and the real show was about to begin. The December flood affected them all. His own house got flooded and his family was trapped on the second floor. They lost phone connection and electricity. In spite of this, Santosh went back out into the flood, creating a kitchen and preparing food all by himself for the victims.
He did not sleep for four days, taking a one-hour break everyday as he kept on cooking. As word got out about this man’s effort, others stepped out to join him. From children to the elderly, strangers came to help him in cooking, packing and transporting food. Up to 300 volunteers worked together to make it all happen. By the time the fourth day finally came to an end, Santosh and his team had prepared 170,000 food boxes and delivered them to people in need.
4. What inspired Santosh to help the affected people
A. A call for help. B. His cooking skills.
C. An act of kindness of a stranger. D. The encouragement from his partners.
5. What does “the real show” in the third paragraph refer to
A. Santosh’s cooking more food. B. The help and support.
C The severer flood. D. Santosh’s family suffering.
6. Which of the following can best describe Santosh
A. Humorous and helpful. B. Selfless and caring.
C. Determined and clever. D. Kind and wise.
7. What is the best title for the text
A. A Man Cooked 170,000 Meals for the Affected
B. Major Floods Brought Challenges to People
C. Many Hands Make Light Work
D. Kindness Is Its Own Reward
C(2024上·甘肃定西·高一统考期末)
The day starts early for Tang Shengli, a bird protection volunteer in Lanshan county, Yongzhou, Hunan province. At about 5 am, the 60-year-old is in uniform and ready to start his day’s work protecting and recording migratory (迁徙的) birds. Located on the northern side of the Nanling Mountains, Lanshan is an important passageway for migratory birds. From September to December every year, more than 240 species of migratory birds fly from Siberia to Australia via Hunan. In the past 10 years, Tang has recorded more than 120 species of such birds with his camera. “The flight calls of the migratory birds at night attract me so much that I cannot sleep. All I want to do is get up and record them,” Tang says.
When Tang joined the Hunan provincial bird protection organization in 2013, he knew he faced a tough task. Numerous migratory birds were lost each year as a result of killing and illegal trade. At that time, poachers (偷猎者) lit up the hillside to attract the birds there and hunt them. Some nights hundreds of birds would be killed or caught, remembers Liao Changgui, an official with the local forestry bureau.
By day, Tang distributes brochures to villagers in Lanshan to raise public awareness of bird protection, while at night, he goes deep into the wilderness to tackle illegal hunting. “Many villagers didn’t think bird hunting was illegal, and some made a living from it. Our work has affected their business,” Tang explains, adding his wife was threatened at their home in order to stop him doing his work.
To stop poaching, in October 2012, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration issued a notice to prevent the illegal hunting of migratory birds. In December that year, the Hunan provincial government promised to fight against poaching and establish a bird monitoring and protection system. So far, 43 migratory bird protection stations have been built across the province, covering almost all key points on the passageway. In 2020, a “lights out” program started in Lanshan county to prevent the birds from being distracted (使分心).
On Nov 1, the Hunan provincial government issued a ban on hunting migratory birds and other wildlife listed under national and provincial protection. Nationwide, the National Forestry and Grassland Administration is carrying out a two-month special action plan to strengthen patrols and remove illegal hunting equipment in national parks, nature reserves and bird migration routes across the country.
8. Why did poachers light up the hillside according to paragraph 2
A. To find their way around the hill.
B. To search for birds’ nests and catch them.
C. To draw the birds’ attention to catch them.
D. To lead the birds to fly safely and in the correct direction.
9. What is the possible meaning of the underlined word “tackle” in paragraph 3
A. Give up. B. Put off. C. Call for. D. Deal with.
10. What is the main idea of the fourth paragraph
A. Ways to punish bird poachers.
B. Routes migratory birds fly along.
C. Measures to protect migratory birds.
D. Reasons why poachers try to capture birds.
11. What is a suitable title for the news report
A. Ensuring birds have a safe passage
B. Important passageway for migratory birds
C. Flight calls of migratory birds at night attract Tang
D. Tang records more than 120 species of migratory birds
D(2024上·江苏泰州·高一校联考期末)
Like dogs, wolves can recognize and respond to the voices of familiar humans more than those of strangers, according to a recent study. The research challenges the belief that dogs ability to differentiate human voices is due to selective breeding (选择性繁殖).
Holly Root Gutteridge and colleagues carried out experiments across five zoos and wildlife parks in Spain, involving a total of 24 gray wolves. The team set up speakers and first played the animals the voice of a number of strangers. Then, they played the wolves the voice of their keeper who would say familiar things to them in Spanish, such as “Hey, what’s up, wolves ” The wolves raised their heads, pricked their ears up, and turned toward the speaker. To test that the effect wasn’t accidental, the researchers went back to playing the wolves recordings of strangers and found that they once more lost interest. Finally, to make sure that the wolves truly knew their keepers’ voices, the team mixed things up and had the keepers say a series of unfamiliar phrases. Once more, the results held up.
Root Gutteridge pointed out the significance of wolves being able to differentiate between humans, despite the fact that our species went our separate evolutionary (进化的) ways tens of millions of years ago.
Before this, there had been a limited number of studies on the topic of how animals differentiate between the vocalizations (发声) of other species. Research has shown that our close cousins, gorillas, listen to people, but that was expected.
Given the new finding, “chances are that lots of species are listening to us and getting to know us as individuals,” Root Gutteridge said. “And it’s not all about us. Dogs could be listening to the neighbors’ cats and understanding the difference between one meow or the other. If the abilities are that general, it means that animals might be having a lot more cross- species interactions than we had thought about before.”
12. What established viewpoint does the recent research call into question
A. Dogs are the only animals that can differentiate human voices.
B. Wolves recognize the voices of humans better than dogs.
C. Wolves cannot understand human languages.
D. Selective breeding enables dogs to differentiate human voices.
13. How did the researchers test if the wolves truly recognized their keepers’ voices
A By letting the keepers say unfamiliar phrases in Spanish.
B. By asking strangers to reproduce the keepers’ voices.
C. By playing recordings of strangers speaking familiar phrases.
D. By changing the playback speed of the keepers’ recordings.
14. Why are gorillas mentioned in paragraph 5
A. To stress their close relationship with humans.
B. To offer additional evidence for the recent study.
C. To point out another species that can differentiate voices.
D. To explain how animals’ ability to differentiate humans’ voices developed.
15. What does the last paragraph mainly talk about
A. The focus of the future studies.
B The limitations of the research.
C. The significance of the research.
D. The uniqueness of the experiments.
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。
If anyone had told me three years ago that I would be spending most of my weekends camping, I would have laughed heartily. Campers, in my eyes, were people who enjoyed insect bites, ill-cooked meals, and uncomfortable sleeping bags. They had nothing in common with me. ___16___
The friends who introduced me to camping thought that it meant to be a pioneer. ____17____ We slept in a tent, cooked over an open fire, and walked a long distance to take the shower and use the bathroom. This brief visit with Mother Nature cost me two days off from work, recovering from a bad case of sunburn and the doctor’s bill for my son’s food poisoning.
I was, nevertheless, talked into going on another fun-filled holiday in the wilderness. ____18____ Instead, we had a pop-up camper with comfortable beds and an air conditioner. My nature-loving friends had remembered to bring all the necessities of life.
___19___ We have done a lot of it since. Recently, we bought a twenty-eight-foot travel trailer complete with a bathroom and a built-in TV set. There is a separate bedroom, a modern kitchen with a refrigerator. The trailer even has matching carpet and curtains.
___20___ It must be true that sooner or later, everyone finds his or her way back to nature. I recommend that you find your way in style.
A. This time there was no tent.
B. Things are going to be improved.
C. The trip they took me on was a rough one.
D. I was to learn a lot about camping since then, however.
E. I must say that I have certainly come to enjoy camping.
F. After the trip, my family became quite interested in camping.
G. There was no shade as the trees were no more than 3 feet tall.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Apple has unveiled its delayed iPhone 12 line of smartphones in a range of sizes with new designs and 5G connectivity. Unveiled as part of a online-only event, which was ___21___ by more than a month due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the new iPhones mark some of the biggest changes to Apple’s smartphones since the iPhone X in 2017.
iPhone 12
The midrange model is simply called the iPhone 12 and is a(n) ___22___ replacement for Apple’s most popular phone from last year the iPhone 11.It has a new and improved 6.1in OLED screen that ___23___ the LCD technology used on its predecessor. The iPhone 12 has a new 12-megapixel dual-camera system on the rear with ___24___ and ultrawide lenses and the True Depth selfie camera from Face ID on the front, all of which can now use Apple’s Night mode for low-light photos. The body of the phone is aluminum like its predecessor, while the ___25___ is glass. The phone is 11% thinner than the previous model and has new Ceramic Shield screen glass technology, which has four times the ___26___ performance of previous display glass for fewer smashed screens.
iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max
The smaller high-end iPhone is called the iPhone 12 Pro and has a similar 6.1in OLED screen to the iPhone 12- larger than the 5.8in screen of the iPhone 11 Pro from 2019. The largest smartphone ___27___ by Apple will now be the new iPhone12 Pro Max which has a 6.7in OLED screen-0.2in larger on the diagonal than the previous iPhone 11 Pro Max. Both iPhone 12 Pro models have improved triple-camera systems on the back with ultrawide, normal and new telephoto lenses, plus a lidar-based depth-sensing scanner that can ___28___ the distance of objects up to 5 metres away and aids in autofocus. A similar technology was ___29___ on the iPad Pro in March and is designed for augmented reality experiences.
Home Pod Mini
Alongside the new iPhones, Apple has launched a new, smaller version of its Home Pod smart speaker, ___30___by the Siri smart assistant, which it hopes will help it better ___31___ with Google and Amazon’s dominant smart speakers. The ___32___ Home Pod sounded very good, but was let down by Siri’s limited capabilities and Apples ___33___ of music services to just its own. The new Home Pod Mini has the same S5 processor as the Apple Watch Series 5 to control playback and the sound ___34___ by the speaker’s single down-firing driver and two passive radiators. The new speaker also has proximity detection for nearby iPhones equipped with Apple’s U1 chip and Siri can now differentiate between different people via their ___35___ print.
21. A. carried on B. taken off C. looked through D. pushed back
22. A. complex B. harmonious C. intense D. direct
23. A. replaces B. highlights C. finds D. changes
24. A. regular B. flexible C. normal D. appropriate
25. A. head B. back C. front D. middle
26. A. fall B. rise C. increase D. drop
27. A. made B. applied C. exposed D. advanced
28. A. reject B. reflect C. measure D. mark
29. A. proceeded B. launched C. revised D. relieved
30. A. powered B. stuck C. meant D. involved
31. A. support B. fight C. attempt D. compete
32. A. separate B. specific C. original D. financial
33. A. availability B. restriction C. connection D. expense
34. A. challenged B. suspected C. generated D. amounted
35. A. light B. voice C. finger D. face
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。
In 2023, the Dragon Boat Festival falls on Thursday, June 22 in China. Chinese people will have_____36_____3-day holiday from June 22 to 24. The Dragon Boat Festival or Duan Wu Jie is celebrated____37____(recall) and show respect for Qu Yuan, a famous scholar in ancient China.
Dragon boat racing is one of the most important_____38_____(tradition) at the Dragon Boat Festival. The activity is____39____(wide) held in China’s Southern and southeastern areas____40____there are more rivers and lakes. The origin of the activity____41____(date) back to the Warring States Period. When Qu Yuan drowned himself in the river, the locals were very sad about it. Many fishermen rowed their boats trying to find his body. From then on, at this time every year the locals will row the dragon boats, ___42___(hope) to drive away creatures under the river in this way. Eating Zongzi is also a part of the Dragon Boat Festival celebration. The taste of Zongzi is different according____43____the location and region of China. Generally speaking, people in southern China prefer the salty one while those in northern China like the sweet one.
As the festival is celebrated in memory of the____44____(die) of an ancient Chinese scholar, it is not proper to say “Happy Dragon Boat Festival” to others. ___45___, you’d better greet each other with “Wish you peace and health at the Dragon Boat Festival ( Duānwǔānkāng).”
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，是某中学国际部的一名学生。你将带外教Chris去当地一家中华老字号(China Time-honored Brand)饭店品尝中国传统美食。请你按如下提示给对方写一封邮件，告知这次行程安排。
1.饭店情况；
2.出发时间、地点；
3.交通方式。
参考词汇：specialty特色菜
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。
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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，续写的词数应为150左右。
It was a cold December day. After saying goodbye to his neighbour, David, Tom set out for a run with his dog, Taz. As a professional athlete, Tom often went for training runs by himself and had done this particular route many times before, but that day something unusual happened to him.
About an hour later, Tom hit some black ice. He found himself slipping down the rock face, which became steeper（陡峭的）and steeper until suddenly he was in free fall. He fell 60 feet into the canyon（峡谷）, landing on grass and dry branches. If he'd missed them, there was, no way he would have survived. He could feel his legs, so he knew he wasn't paralyzed（瘫痪的）but he was in great pain. Taz had managed to find his way back to Tom, so Tom knew there must be a way out of the canyon, but he couldn't stand or even crawl（爬）. He later learned that he had broken his right leg.
Tom shouted for help, and tried to pull himself forward. Every inch was an effort. It took him five hours to go a quarter of a mile. Eventually it got so dark that he couldn't see where he was going. He decided to stay next to a river which he could drink some water from. All he had on him were his jogging clothes, a water bottle, two boxes of medicine, a bar of chocolate, and a shower cap which adventure racers often wear to prevent heat loss.
At night, the temperature dropped below freezing. Tom couldn't go to sleep or he would die, so he stayed awake lifting his head a few inches over and over. Throughout the night, Taz curled up next to him and kept him company. The next morning, he couldn't move any more. He tried to stay positive. He was sure somebody would find he was missing or hear him screaming for help. But there was nobody around.
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As time went by, Tom felt himself growing weaker and he knew he must take action.
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About three hours later, Taz returned and Tom heard an engine in the distance.
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