2023～2024学年度上学期期末联考
高二学年英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修Book 1 Unit 5～Book 2 Unit 3。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the man doing
A. Booking a room. B. Looking for his key. C. Checking into a hotel.
2. Where is the woman going next
A. To her bedroom. B. To the reading room. C. To the bookstore.
3. What program is on TV now
A. A film. B. A football match. C. A puzzle show.
4. What does the man mean
A. He has just five pounds.
B. He hasn’t got any change now.
C. He will buy some daily supplies.
5. Where will the man put the butter
A. In the bowl. B. In the cupboard. C. In the fridge.
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 did Jack do last night
A. He went to a party.
B. He studied in the library.
C. He got ready for a match.
7. What will Jack do next week
A. Prepare a report. B. Have a meeting. C. Take an exam.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about the man
A. He likes doing housework occasionally.
B. He likes living with his friend.
C. He lives with his parents now.
9. How can we describe the man
A. Lazy. B. Clever. C. Busy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How is the weather now
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Snowy.
11. What does the woman think of the man’s suggestion
A. Practical. B. Shameful. C. Unreasonable.
12. What does the woman say about the Black Run
A. It is very dangerous.
B It is easy for skiing in the area.
C. It is very good for exercising legs.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. Boss and customer.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
14. Why does the man want to leave his present job
A. To further his study. B. To get a full-time job. C. To get a higher salary.
15. What does the man like best
A. Doing sports. B. Traveling. C. Computer games.
16. What is the man concerned about in the end
A. The result of his application.
B. The number of the positions.
C. The day when he will begin his work.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who has got a part-time job at a bakery
A. Tim. B. Rebecca. C. Simon.
18. When did Rebecca return home
A. Last Wednesday. B. Last weekend. C. This weekend.
19. What can we learn about Kim
A. She was ill in hospital. B. She wrote a text. C. She won a competition.
20. Why did Danny put up a notice about the show
A. To ask people to act in it.
B. To give a brief summary of it.
C. To remind people to watch it.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Have you ever wished you could speak a foreign language without taking the classes Have you ever had trouble while travelling abroad because of the language barrier
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How Does it Work
Although it is armed with the latest technology, using the device is super easy. All you need to do is to choose the language in which you want to communicate and record your words or sentences. You can even record really long sentences and MUAMA Enence will translate everything perfectly!
Why is MUAMA Enence so popular
This genius device allows you to start communicating(YES, speaking!)with almost every person in the world. This technology was never before available to the public. The original price is $110. For a limited time only, this device is available at a discount of 20%.
Our Conclusion—Buy it While it’s Still Available
The low-cost and high-quality Enence translator is changing the world. The product has been selling like crazy, but the stock won’t last long as the supplies are limited. We recommend ordering MUAMA Enence translator while it is still available.
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1. How can MUAMA Enence give a hand to people
A. By taking a photo of words or sentences and translating them.
B. By helping people hold online business conferences.
C. By effectively teaching people a foreign language.
D. By putting one language into another one.
2. How much cheaper is MUAMA Enence now
A. $11. B. $20. C. $22. D. $23.5
3. What can we infer from the text about the product
A. It is a fast-selling product.
B. It is a little tough to operate.
C. The sales of the product are uncertain.
D. There are enough supplies of the product.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了一款名为MUAMA enence的语言翻译器的基本信息，并推荐人们对其进行购买。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“When you communicate with another person, no matter what language he or she speaks, this tiny but genius device instantly records and translates over 40 languages.”（当你和另一个人交流时，无论他或她说什么语言，这个小巧但天才的设备都会立即记录并翻译40多种语言。）可知，MUAMA enence帮助人们把一种语言转换成另一种语言。故选D项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Why is MUAMA Enence so popular 标题下“The original price is $110. For a limited time only, this device is available at a discount of 20%.”（原价是110美元。仅在有限时间内，此设备可享受20%的折扣。）可知，MUAMA Enence现在便宜了110美元*20%=22美元。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据Our Conclusion—Buy it While it’s Still Available标题下“The product has been selling like crazy, but the stock won’t last long as the supplies are limited. We recommend ordering MUAMA Enence translator while it is still available.”（这种产品一直卖得很火，但由于供应有限，库存维持不了多久。我们建议订购MUAMA Enence翻译，而它仍然可用。）可知，MUAMA Enence是一种卖得很快的产品。故选A项。
B
When I was nine years old. I pulled out my grandmother’s dress over my young frame, admiring myself in the mirror. I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. Later in senior high school, I began to dream of being an adult to explore a big world and make adventures. However, I knew adulthood for me was still distant because I supported myself mainly with the money from my family.
Fresh out of college, I was working as a middle school teacher. I was in charge of young people and heavy with that responsibility. I arrived at school early and stayed late, preparing lessons and chatting with students. I was an official adult. I paid my rent and taxes. But I still felt as if I were playing a role. I was the adult authority figure who secretly didn’t feel grown-up in a room full of children. But I wasn’t worried; I was convinced that it would happen soon.
To me, an adult is someone who is mature and trustworthy—a contributing member of the society. We strive to become adults while there is also someone who spends life constantly partying and avoiding responsibility. A grown-up, however, is a state of mind. Our body gets older but something inside us doesn’t feel as if it is progressing as quickly.
In the following ten years, I followed the routines of adulthood: getting married, giving birth and working. My 6-year-old daughter and I often held hands, running breathlessly and laughing wildly. I tried to avoid eye contact with the nearby people who glared at us. I suspect they would prefer adults who would never slide down a giant hill of sand.
I turned 57 recently and it occurred to me that maybe I had it all wrong; I should stop waiting to feel grown-up. What if we embraced (拥抱) the child-like part of ourselves to enjoy it, guilt free If we’re responsible adults and do all the adult things in a way that works, why should it matter if we don’t feel grown-up deep inside Non-grown-ups don’t necessarily play games, but it isn’t fun embracing the playful side of life Why can’t we feel 57 and 15 years old at the same time
4. How did the author feel about adulthood when she was a teenager
A. She was unwilling to make adventures if she became an adult.
B. She showed no interest in thinking about it.
C She was expectant and hopeful about it.
D. She had unknown fears for it.
5. What did the author believe would happen to her before long according paragraph 2
A. Being respected by her children.
B. Becoming a capable teacher.
C. Living on her own.
D. Being a real adult.
6. What does the author mainly talk about in the third paragraph
A. What an adult means in her opinion.
B. What an adult’s state of mind can be.
C. Why some people spend life avoiding responsibility.
D. Why it doesn’t progress so quickly to become a grown-up.
7. What advice does the author give to us through her story
A. Be true to your inner self.
B. It’s never too late to learn.
C. Life is a bittersweet journey.
D. Nice souls are a masterpiece of time.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇夹叙夹议文。作者就自己成长过程来理解什么是成人以及应该怎样才能做好成人。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段“Later in senior high school, I began to dream of being an adult to explore a big world and make adventures. (到了高中后期，我开始梦想成为一个成年人，去探索一个大世界，进行冒险。)”可知，在高中的时候，作者对成人是充满期待和希望。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“But I still felt as if I were playing a role. I was the adult authority figure who secretly didn’t feel grown-up in a room full of children. But I wasn’t worried; I was convinced that it would happen soon.(但我仍然觉得自己在扮演一个角色。我是一个成年人权威人物，在一个满是孩子的房间里，我私下里并不觉得自己是成年人。但我并不担心；我确信这很快就会发生。)”可知，作者相信自己不久后就会成为一位真正的成人。故选D项。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第三段“To me, an adult is someone who is mature and trustworthy—a contributing member of the society. We strive to become adults while there is also someone who spends life constantly partying and avoiding responsibility. A grown-up, however, is a state of mind. Our body gets older but something inside us doesn’t feel as if it is progressing as quickly.(对我来说，成年人是一个成熟、值得信赖的人，是社会中有贡献的一员。我们努力成为成年人，但也有人一生都在聚会，逃避责任。然而，成年人是一种精神状态。我们的身体变老了，但我们内心的某些东西并没有进展得那么快。)”可知，本段主要讲作者对成人的理解。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“What if we embraced(拥抱)the child-like part of ourselves to enjoy it, guilt free If we’re responsible adults and do all the adult things in a way that works, why should it matter if we don’t feel grown-up deep inside (如果我们像孩子一样拥抱自己的一部分，享受它，没有内疚感，会怎么样？如果我们是负责任的成年人，并且以一种有效的方式做所有成年人的事情，那么如果我们内心深处没有成年人的感觉，这又有什么关系呢？)”可知，作者建议我们应忠于内在自我。故选A项。
C
Family members of brain-damaged patients may no longer have to wait anxiously to see if their loved ones will regain awareness since scientists have developed a test to predict who will wake up.
Yale researchers discovered that measuring how much glucose (葡萄糖) the brain uses is a good sign of how much damage has been done, and whether a patient will recover awareness within a year.
Currently there is no way of telling how long it will take for someone with brain damage to regain consciousness, and families are often forced to take the heartbreaking decision of switching off life support system. Keeping someone on life support is also expensive.
“In nearly all cases, whole-brain energy turnover (流转) directly predicted either the current level of consciousness or the brain’s later recovery,” says Dr. Ron Kupers of the University of Copenhagen and Yale University. “In short, our findings indicate that there is a minimal energy requirement for sustained consciousness to arise after brain injury. The important message is that consciousness is a highly energy-demanding process, involving the brain. The feature can help doctors determine the potential for recovery of awareness in patients suffering from severe brain injuries of any kind.”
The researchers thought that a brain which was still functioning would still need energy supplies, and that measuring how much glucose was absorbed by the organ could indicate that it was still active.
They injected patients with glucose which contained a tracer molecule (分子) that could be picked up on scans and watched to see how much was absorbed by the brain. They found patients with glucose metabolism (新陈代谢) below 42 percent of normal activity did not recover awareness within 12 months.
The new test can predict with 94 percent accuracy if a patient will wake up. There are likely to be ethical (伦理的) concerns, however, as the test would not work for a small number of people, meaning families could make the wrong decisions on switching off life support.
8. How do the scientists predict whether unconscious patients will wake up
A. By observing the level of the recovery of the brain cells.
B. By figuring out how much energy the brain requires.
C. By calculating how much glucose the brain uses.
D. By measuring whether the brain still functions.
9. What can be inferred from the text
A. Brain injury can speed up metabolic activity in nearly all cases.
B. The new test can tell exactly when a brain-damaged patient will come to himself.
C. A certain level of energy is needed for sustained consciousness to appear after brain injury.
D. Patients whose glucose metabolism is below the normal level will not regain consciousness.
10. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 5 refer to
A. The function. B. The brain. C. The energy. D. The glucose.
11. What is the subject of the last paragraph
A. The value of the test. B. The disadvantage of the test.
C. The process of the test. D. The complexity of the test.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了科学家们通过计算大脑消耗了多少葡萄糖来预测失去知觉的病人是否会醒来，文章解释了研究发展的经过以及存在的缺点。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Yale researchers discovered that measuring how much glucose(葡萄糖) the brain uses is a good sign of how much damage has been done, and whether a patient will recover awareness within a year.(耶鲁大学的研究人员发现，通过测量大脑消耗了多少葡萄糖，可以很好地表明大脑受到了多大的损伤，以及患者是否能在一年内恢复意识)”可知，科学家们通过计算大脑消耗了多少葡萄糖来预测失去知觉的病人是否会醒来。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“In short, our findings indicate that there is a minimal energy requirement for sustained consciousness to arise after brain injury.(简而言之，我们的研究结果表明，脑损伤后持续意识的能量需求最小)”可知，脑损伤后需要一定程度的能量才能出现持续的意识。故选C。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“The researchers thought that a brain which was still functioning would still need energy supplies, and that measuring how much glucose was absorbed by the organ could indicate”以及后文“was still active.”可知，该句子中the organ代表the brain，又根据该词后的表语active，故可知研究人员认为，一个仍在运作的大脑仍然需要能量供应，测量大脑吸收了多少葡萄糖可以表明大脑仍然活跃。可知，it指代“大脑”。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据最后一段“The new test can predict with 94 percent accuracy if a patient will wake up. There are likely to be ethical(伦理的) concerns, however, as the test would not work for a small number of people, meaning families could make the wrong decisions on switching off life support.(这项新测试可以预测病人是否会醒来，准确率为94%。然而，这可能会引起道德上的担忧，因为这项测试对一小部分人不起作用，这意味着家庭可能会在关闭生命维持系统方面做出错误的决定)”可知，最后一段的主题是测试的缺点。故选B。
D
Greece has criticized the United Kingdom for canceling (取消) a planned meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, apparently so that Sunak could avoid talking about ancient artefacts (历史文物) that Greece says were taken illegally. Mitsotakis and Sunak were set to meet on Tuesday, but Sunak canceled it on Monday, reportedly after learning that Mitsotakis planned to talk about the Parthenon sculptures.
The UK government initially believed Mitsotakis would not talk about the sculptures, which are now in the British Museum. The sculptures were once part of the Parthenon in the Greek capital Athens. The row (纠纷) became more serious after Mitsotakis told the BBC on Sunday the UK’s offer to store some of the sculptures in London and some in Athens was akin to cutting the Mona Lisa in two. He also said the sculptures had been essentially stolen.
Mitsotakis said he was deeply disappointed by the abrupt cancellation of the meeting. “Those who firmly believe in the correctness and justice of their positions are never hesitant to engage in constructive argument and debate,” he was quoted by The Associated Press as saying. The BBC reported that sources in the Greek government were puzzled and annoyed by the meeting cancellation.
Greece has long criticized the way in which the Parthenon sculptures ended up in London, after they were bought by British diplomat Lord Elgin and shipped to the UK between 1801 and 1804. Because the two nations disagree on the legality of the deal and have firm positions, they have tended to avoid talking about the issue during high-level diplomatic meetings.
The UK’s Transport Secretary Mark Harper said on the BBC’s Breakfast program on Tuesday that it was regretful that the prime ministers would not meet during Mitsotakis’UK visit. He said Mitsotakis had been offered the chance to meet instead the UK’s deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, but he had refused the meeting. “The views of Greece on the Parthenon sculptures are well known,” Mitsotakis was quoted by The Guardian as saying. “I had hoped to have the opportunity to discuss them with UK Prime Minister along with other international challenges. ” The UK’s opposition Labour Party criticized Sunak for canceling the meeting and said his behavior appeared disrespectful.
12. Which can replace the underlined phrase “akin to” in paragraph 2
A. Contrary to. B. Similar to. C. Relevant to. D. Adapted to
13. How did the Parthenon sculptures end up being in Great Britain
A. An Englishman purchased them and sent them there.
B. Some stole them and sold them to a British diplomat.
C. The then Greek government presented them to the UK as a gift.
D. The then British army took them by force and transported them there.
14. Why did Mitsotakis refuse to meet the UK’s deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden
A. He was too occupied with other affairs.
B. He was supposed to meet UK Prime Minister.
C. He didn’t approve of his words and behaviors.
D. He had arranged for another official to meet him.
15. What is the best title for the news report
A. Sunak and Mitsotakis set to meet on Tuesday
B. Mitsotakis thinks highly of Greece artefacts stored in UK
C. Mitsotakis plans to take back Parthenon sculptures from UK
D. Greece’s arguing with UK about artefacts sparks diplomatic row
【答案】12. B 13. A 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了希腊因为非法获取的古代文物一事批评了英国取消会晤计划，文章介绍了这些文物的情况以及相关人员对此的看法。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“the UK’s offer to store some of the sculptures in London and some in Athens”以及后文“”可知，英国提议将部分雕塑存放在伦敦，部分存放在雅典，这一做法和把《蒙娜丽莎》切成两半类似。可知该短语是“和……类似”的意思。故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Greece has long criticized the way in which the Parthenon sculptures ended up in London, after they were bought by British diplomat Lord Elgin and shipped to the UK between 1801 and 1804.(帕台农神庙的雕塑在1801年至1804年间被英国外交官埃尔金勋爵购买并运往英国，希腊长期以来一直批评它们最终流入伦敦的方式)”可知，帕台农神庙的雕塑是一个英国人购买了它们并把它们送到了英国。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“The UK’s Transport Secretary Mark Harper said on the BBC’s Breakfast program on Tuesday that it was regretful that the prime ministers would not meet during Mitsotakis’UK visit. He said Mitsotakis had been offered the chance to meet instead the UK’s deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, but he had refused the meeting.(英国交通大臣马克·哈珀周二在BBC的早餐节目中表示，很遗憾两国总理在米佐塔基斯访英期间没有会面。他说，米佐塔基斯曾有机会与英国副首相奥利弗·道登会面，但他拒绝了会面)”以及“I had hoped to have the opportunity to discuss them with UK Prime Minister along with other international challenges.(我希望有机会与英国首相讨论这些问题以及其他国际挑战)”可知，米佐塔基斯拒绝与英国副首相奥利弗 道登会面是因为他应该会见英国首相。故选B。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Greece has criticized the United Kingdom for canceling(取消) a planned meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, apparently so that Sunak could avoid talking about ancient artefacts(历史文物) that Greece says were taken illegally.(希腊批评英国取消总理基里亚科斯·米佐塔基斯和英国首相里希·苏纳克的会晤计划，显然是为了让苏纳克避免谈论希腊所说的非法获取的古代文物)”结合文章主要说明了希腊因为非法获取的古代文物一事批评了英国取消会晤计划，文章介绍了这些文物的情况以及相关人员对此的看法。故D选项“希腊与英国关于文物的争论引发了外交争端”最符合文章标题。故选D。
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。
Running out of money
In spite of the second biggest city in the UK, Birmingham announces it has been bankrupt (破产的)on November 5th. Birmingham City Council (市政委员会), which looks after services in the city, says that it can no longer pay for its planned costs. These costs add up to around 3. 2 billion pounds per year.
____16____. According to the BBC, it started in 2010 when 5,000 women workers asked for the same pay as men workers. Since then, the council has paid out about 1. 1 billion pound bill, which is increasing by up to 14 million pounds every month.
____17____. According to the Daily Mail, other spending by the council has also been costly. For example, it hosted the Commonwealth Games, one of the largest sports events in the UK, in 2022. It spent about 184 million pounds, said the Daily Mail. Being bankrupt means that the council will cut unimportant services and couldn’t sign any new spending. However, there are still services it must provide according to the law. ____18____.
Local people’s lives are now under pressure. As of November 4th, local workers have stopped collecting garbage because the council couldn’t pay for the garbage trucks’ fuel. ____19____, the Daily Mail reported. Some parts of Birmingham have been attacked by flies and rats.
Birmingham is the seventh council to have gone bankrupt in the UK. In the coming months, around 1 in 10 local governments in the UK may do the same, said SIGOMA, a group of 47 councils in England.
Birmingham is an example of the very bad performance of the UK economy, said John Ross, a UK expert who works at London University. ____20____, according to a spokesman of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This support includes providing 5. 1 billion pounds to councils by 2024.
A. But it’s not the only reason
B. These include education and childcare
C. Families have to put their waste in their gardens
D. If a firm cannot sell its products, it will go bankrupt
E. The government officials can’t get their salary on time
F. The UK government has stepped in to provide support
G. The council has been facing problems with money for more than 10 years
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. B 19. C 20. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了英国第二大城市伯明翰宣布破产的原因和造成的影响。
【16题详解】
下文“According to the BBC, it started in 2010 when 5,000 women workers asked for the same pay as men workers. Since then, the council has paid out about 1. 1 billion pound bill, which is increasing by up to 14 million pounds every month.(据英国广播公司报道，该运动始于2010年，当时有5000名女性工人要求获得与男性工人相同的工资。从那时起，该委员会已经支付了大约11亿英镑的账单，每个月还在以1400万英镑的速度增长)”可知，从2010年开始该委员会就已经存在资金问题，G项“该委员会10多年来一直面临资金问题”是对下文内容的概括总结。故选G项。
【17题详解】
下文“According to the Daily Mail, other spending by the council has also been costly.(据《每日邮报》报道，议会的其他开支也很昂贵)”和A项“但这并不是唯一的原因”构成内容上的承接，指明该委员会资金有问题的另一个原因是议会的其他开支也很昂贵。故选A项。
【18题详解】
上文“However, there are still services it must provide according to the law.(但是，仍有依法必须提供的服务)”中的services和B项“其中包括教育和儿童保育”中的These指代一致，指出了依法必须提供的服务的内容包含教育和儿童保育。故选B项。
【19题详解】
上文“As of November 4th, local workers have stopped collecting garbage because the council couldn’t pay for the garbage trucks’ fuel.(截至11月4日，当地工人已经停止收集垃圾，因为委员会无法支付垃圾车的燃料)”可知，政府停止对垃圾进行处理，C项“家家户户不得不把垃圾扔到自家花园里”和上文构成内容上的承接，指出了政府停止对垃圾进行处理造成的影响是家家户户不得不把垃圾扔到自家花园里。故选C项。
【20题详解】
下文“This support includes providing 5. 1 billion pounds to councils by 2024.(该支持包括到2024年向地方议会拨款51亿英镑)”中的 support 和F项“英国政府已经介入提供支持”中的support指代一致，构成内容上的承接。故选F项。
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have reached the turning point of the day’s kayaking (划独木舟) trip. I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seagulls, and shining freshwater to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is so ____21____.
Sole (单独的) outings had never ____22____ my mind before because I used to have a friend willing to accompany me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city is ____23____. And a worldwide health crisis made face-to-face ____24____ difficult.
In October 2020,I decided to take an adventure on a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP)to ____25____ the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so alive. I was more aware of my ____26____ than I had ever been while hiking that day. I focused my ears on each forest sound and every sentence in my mind pointed to a newfound ____27____—solo hiking is my happy experience.
I followed that feeling of alertness throughout CVNP during that autumn and eventually added the amazing feeling of frozen winter outings in December. Cold temperatures meant I’d need to be more focused. Heavy snow turned my ____28____ into a winter wonderland.
When spring arrived, I decided to ____29____ the final solo sport on my list: kayaking. I felt so proud when I first launched my kayak from the shore. My chest, ____30____ tightened by nerves (神经), was ____31____ happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river that I had long admired back on ____32____.
From that first sunny paddle to many winter hikes, ____33____ alone seems like a good medicine for me. It’s also pushes me to go beyond my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social ____34____, my adventure-friend circle has increased rapidly. But at least once per month, I scheduled time to ____35____ nature with my favorite friend: me.
21.
A. fantastic B. imaginable C. common D. artificial
22
A. stressed B. crossed C. directed D. disturbed
23.
A. optional B. reliable C. tough D. meaningless
24.
A. contacts B. fights C. sessions D. requirements
25.
A. collect B. burn C. classify D. admire
26.
A. looks B. mistakes C. worries D. surroundings
27.
A. riddle B. truth C. joke D. pity
28.
A. routes B. yards C. gardens D. fields
29.
A. give out B. tear up C. check off D. put away
30.
A. eagerly B. initially C. rarely D. calmly
31.
A. calling for B. taking over C. bursting with D. bringing in
32.
A. shore B. average C. board D. demand
33.
A. labouring B. competing C. reading D. adventuring
34.
A. justice B. media C. security D. harmony
35.
A. describe B. shape C. preserve D. hit
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. C 24. A 25. D 26. D 27. B 28. A 29. C 30. B 31. C 32. A 33. D 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在经历了一系列户外活动之后，喜欢上了单独外出冒险，自己的社交圈也有了扩大。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我低声对自己说，这真是太棒了。A. fantastic极好的；B. imaginable可想象的；C. common共同的；D. artificial人工的。根据上文“I have reached the turning point of the day’s kayaking trip. I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seagulls, and shining freshwater to the horizon.(我到达了这一天皮划艇之旅的转折点。我试着伸展肩膀，环顾四周。只有我，几只海鸥，还有地平线上闪闪发光的水)”可知，作者很享受当时的经历所以是认为太棒了。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我以前从来没有想过单独出游，因为我以前有一个朋友愿意陪我。A. stressed强调；B. crossed交叉；C. directed指导；D. disturbed打扰。根据后文“my mind”指某人想过某事短语为cross one’s mind。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在一个新城市结识朋友是很困难的。A. optional可选择的；B. reliable可靠的；C. tough艰难的；D. meaningless无意义的。根据上文“Meeting friends in a new city”以及后文列举了疫情，可知此处是在说明结交朋友很困难，疫情又雪上加霜。故选C。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：世界范围的健康危机使得面对面的接触变得困难。A. contacts联系；B. fights战斗；C. sessions部分；D. requirements要求。上文“a worldwide health crisis”指疫情使得面对面接触变得困难。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我去凯霍加谷国家公园（CVNP）欣赏秋叶。A. collect收集；B. burn燃烧；C. classify分类；D. admire钦佩，欣赏。根据后文“the autumn leaves”指作者去国家公园欣赏秋叶。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我比那天徒步旅行时更了解我周围的环境。A. looks样子；B. mistakes错误；C. worries担心；D. surroundings环境。根据后文“I focused my ears on each forest sound”的描述可知，作者徒步的时候更加了解周围的环境了，故选D。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我把耳朵集中在森林里的每一个声音上，我脑子里的每一句话都指向一个新发现的真理——独自徒步旅行是我快乐的经历。A. riddle谜语；B. truth真相；C. joke玩笑；D. pity遗憾。根据后文“solo hiking is my happy experience.”可知，“独自徒步旅行是我快乐的经历”是作者在徒步的时候发现的真理。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：大雪把我的旅行路线变成了冬天的仙境。A. routes路线；B. yards院子；C. gardens花园；D. fields领域。根据上文“Heavy snow turned my”以及作者当时在徒步，可知大雪把旅行路线变成了冬天的仙境。故选A。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：春天来了，我决定完成我清单上的最后一项个人运动：皮划艇。A. give out分发；B. tear up撕毁；C. check off划掉，完成；D. put away放好。根据后文“the final solo sport on my list: kayaking”可知，皮划艇是作者清单上最后划去的个人运动。故选C。
30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：当我终于到达我在岸上羡慕已久的河中央时，一开始因紧张而感到紧张的我的胸膛充满了幸福。A. eagerly渴望地；B. initially首先；C. rarely很少；D. calmly平静地。根据后文“tightened by nerves”可知一开始作者很紧张，故选B。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我终于到达我在岸上羡慕已久的河中央时，一开始因紧张而感到紧张的我的胸膛充满了幸福。A. calling for需要；B. taking over接管；C. bursting with充满；D. bringing in引入。根据后文“happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river”指作者到达河中央时，胸膛充满了幸福感。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当我终于到达我在岸上羡慕已久的河中央时，一开始因紧张而感到紧张的我的胸膛充满了幸福。A. shore海岸；B. average平均；C. board木板；D. demand要求。呼应上文“I felt so proud when I first launched my kayak from the shore.(当我第一次把我的皮艇从岸上推出来时，我感到非常自豪)”指作者在岸上的时候向往河中央。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：从第一次在阳光下划桨到多次冬季徒步旅行，独自冒险对我来说似乎是一剂良药。A. labouring苦干；B. competing比赛；C. reading阅读；D. adventuring冒险。呼应上文“In October 2020, I decided to take an adventure on a solo hiking trip.(2020年10月，我决定进行一次冒险的单人徒步旅行)”指作者喜欢上了独自冒险。故选D。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：通过聚会和社交媒体，我的探险朋友圈迅速扩大。A. justice公平；B. media媒体；C. security安全；D. harmony和谐。根据后文“my adventure-friend circle has increased rapidly”指作者的社交圈因为线下见面和社交媒体得到扩大。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但每个月至少有一次，我安排时间和我最喜欢的朋友一起去大自然。A. describe描述；B. shape塑造；C. preserve保护；D. hit打。根据后文“nature with my favorite friend”指作者和最喜欢的朋友一起去大自然，hit此处理解为接触。故选D。
第二节单句填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
根据下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
36. The world will be different, and we will have to be prepared to adapt ___________ the change. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】to
【解析】
【详解】考查介词和固定搭配。句意：世界将变得不同，我们必须做好适应这种变化的准备。分析可知“adapt to…”，固定短语，意为“使适应于……”。故填to。
37. Darwin eventually put forward a model of biological ________(evolve).(所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】evolution
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：达尔文最终提出了一个生物进化的模型。分析句子，设空处使用名词evolve的名词evolution作宾语，意为“进化”，不可数名词。故填evolution。
38. It’s quite ______ (disgrace) that none of the family tried to help her. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】disgraceful
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：家里没有一个人试图帮助她，这是非常可耻的。作表语，应用形容词disgraceful，故填disgraceful。
39. The population of India has been __________ (steady) increasing for decades. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】steadily
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：几十年来，印度人口一直在稳步增长。设空处应该使用steady的副词steadily修饰形容词increasing作状语，steadily意为“稳定地”。故填steadily。
40. Swimming is good for teenagers, ______ some experts say will help them to stimulate their potential and promote their brain development. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】which
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。句意：游泳对青少年有好处，一些专家说这将有助于激发他们的潜力，促进他们的大脑发育。空格处引导非限制性定语从句，修饰先行词Swimming在从句中作宾语，只能用which引导从句。故填which。
41. Half of the English novel ______ (write) already by the author by the end of last week and he may finish it in two weeks. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】had been written
【解析】
【详解】考查时态和语态。句意：到上周末，作者已经写了一半的英文小说，他可能在两周内写完。分析句子结构和意思可知，句子有by the end of last week作时间状语，谓语用过去完成时，动词write和主语Half of the English novel是动宾关系，用被动语态结构。故填had been written。
42. The volunteers have been devoting ______ (they) to fighting against pollution over the past few years. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】themselves
【解析】
【详解】考查代词。句意：在过去的几年里，志愿者们一直致力于与污染作斗争。空格处作宾语，devote oneself to doing为固定搭配，意为“致力于做某事”，根据主语The volunteers可知，应用themselves作宾语。故填themselves。
43. Something that is ______ (negotiation) can be changed or agreed upon when people discuss it. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】negotiable
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：可以协商的事情可以在人们讨论时改变或达成一致。根据空格前的系动词 is可知，空格处应填形容词作表语，根据句意“可以协商的”是negotiable。故填negotiable。
44. I am so thrilled, for at this time tomorrow we ______ (fly) over the Atlantic to Europe. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】will be flying
【解析】
【详解】考查动词时态。句意：我太激动了，因为明天这个时候我们就要飞越大西洋去欧洲了。设空处在句中作谓语，主语we和动词fly之间为主动关系，由时间状语“at this time tomorrow”可知此句陈述明天早上的这个时候正在进行的动作或处于的状态，时态为将来进行时，谓语为will be doing结构。故填will be flying。
45. One could tell at ______ glance that she was a considerate person. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】a
【解析】
【详解】考查冠词。句意：一眼就能看出她是个体贴的人。at a glance为固定短语，意为“瞥一眼”。故填a。
46. The plan will be submitted to the committee for official (approve).
【答案】approval
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：因为官方批准这个计划将提交委员会。approval批准，认可。形容词后面应跟名词形式去修饰这个名词，approval为可数名词，但这里特指官方的批准。故填approval。
47. Foolishly, I allowed myself to be persuaded ______ (enter) the contest. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】to enter
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：我愚蠢地听凭别人的劝说参加了比赛。persuade sb. to do为固定搭配，空格处作宾语补足语，应用动词不定式形式。故填to enter。
48. Having the problem ______ (clarify) at the meeting, the manager asked every member to try to find a solution to it. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】clarified
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：在会议上阐明了问题后，经理要求每个成员设法找到解决问题的办法。设空处作宾语补足语，名词the problem与动词clarify构成逻辑上的被动关系，根据“Having”以及句子谓语动词“asked”可知问题已经阐明，设空处表达被动完成，用过去分词clarified。故填clarified。
49. Jennifer wasn’t yet totally ______ (convince) that she’d benefit from a more relaxed lifestyle. (所给词的适当形式填空)
【答案】convinced
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：珍妮弗还没有完全相信她会从更放松的生活方式中受益。设空处作表语，形容词convinced“坚信的，确信的”符合句意。故填convinced。
50. If you take ______ a company, you get control of it, for example, by buying its shares. (用适当的词填空)
【答案】over
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。句意：如果你接管了一家公司，你就获得了对它的控制权，例如，通过购买它的股票。take over为固定搭配，意为“接管”。故填over。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假定你某高中学生李华，正在澳大利亚读高中。你通过媒体获悉澳大利亚南方某市发生了严重洪涝灾害(flood disaster)。你打算给你校英文报投稿，报道灾情，内容包括：
1. 灾情发生的时间和地点；
2. 灾情造成损失和伤亡情况；
3. 前往救援的人员以及给与的物资和捐款情况。
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。
A Flood disaster
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【答案】范文
A Flood disaster
A terrible flood disaster happened in a southern city in Australian last week. Many buildings, vehicles and belongings were swept away, causing great damage to the city. The number of deaths was about 30. About 120 people were injured, and hundreds of people were missing. Numerous houses and roads were also in ruins, leaving a great many citizens homeless. Food was hard to get, and water and electricity couldn’t be supplied to the city.
Soon after the flood, rescue workers, including medical teams and troops, were quickly organized and sent to the disaster-hit area. Fresh water and food was transported to the area. Volunteers from around the country came to aid in the disaster relief work.
With donations in large amounts and joint efforts of all the people, it is believed that the city will revive itself and get back up on its feet soon.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇短文，报道澳大利亚南方某市发生的严重洪涝灾害(flood disaster)。
【详解】1.词汇积累
造成：cause→contribute to
许多：numerous→many
获得：get→obtain
站起来：get back up on one’s feet→rise to one's feet
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Fresh water and food was transported to the area. Volunteers from around the country came to aid in the disaster relief work.
拓展句：Not only was fresh water and food transported to the area, but also volunteers from around the country came to aid in the disaster relief work.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Many buildings, vehicles and belongings were swept away, causing great damage to the city. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] With donations in large amounts and joint efforts of all the people, it is believed that the city will revive itself and get back up on its feet soon. (运用了with的复合结构)
第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
Nancy did cleaning in a commercial building with a fancy supermarket, a gym, a spa (温泉疗养中心), and a few fast food places. It was fairly populated, and people often showed kindness to her.
She often bought bread that was to be expired (过期的) soon in the supermarket and the employees there were familiar with her. During her break time, she liked to observe people, especially families. Nancy often saw a lady in the building. Usually the lady went to the gym first and then headed to the spa. Later, she’d come out dressed like a manager. One day, the woman took her kid with her. The little boy was no more than eight years old and didn’t look happy to be there with his mom.
“Henry, come on. I have to go to the gym now and hurry to get to work on time later,” the mother said in a rush.
The boy protested (反对) with a sad voice,“What am I going to do while you’re working out ” “Just sit still and read your book in the waiting area,” the mother replied.
“Can you at least buy me some candy You promised earlier,” the boy complained. “I don’t have time right now. Please hurry inside,” the mother answered.
Then the mother took the son’s hand and rushed into the gym. Nancy witnessed this all and was reminded of her own similar busy life in the past. She was once also a young busy woman. Her personal and work-related matters always came first in her life. She failed to spare enough time for her son and attach enough importance to his wishes. When she realized her problems, it was too late. Her son lost his life in an accident, leaving her with deep sadness and regret. To make matters worse, her company went bankrupt (破产) soon after.
Reflecting on her past life, Nancy had a thought. Though she was not wealthy, she wanted to do something nice for the boy: buy him a bar of chocolate.
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。
Nancy knew where to buy a bar of chocolate.
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Nancy thought the boy must be happy to accept the bar of chocolate.
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【答案】Nancy knew where to buy a bar of chocolate. She went inside the supermarket. Seeing Nancy coming in, the employees in the supermarket greeted her warmly and one of them asked Nancy, “Are you going to buy any bread that is to be expired ” “No, not today,” answered Nancy, “I want to buy a bar of chocolate. ”Amazed, the employee looked at Nancy. After choosing a bar of chocolate, Nancy left the supermarket. She returned to the gym and found the boy in the waiting area.
Nancy thought the boy must be happy to accept the bar of chocolate. Smiling, she presented it to the boy. Astonished, obviously the boy didn’t want to take the chocolate from a stranger. “Don’t be afraid, boy. I am a worker here. Your mother promised to buy you some candy, but she was too busy to buy some, so she asked me to buy this chocolate for you. You can have it while waiting for your mother,” said Nancy. Hearing this, the boy took the chocolate and smiled, saying “Thank you”. Seeing the boy enjoying the chocolate, Nancy felt very happy as if she were watching her son tasting the chocolate.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了保洁员南希在发现一名女士没有时间陪伴自己的儿子后，她回想起自己年轻时没有对儿子进行陪伴很内疚，于是她给这名小男孩买巧克力的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“南希知道在哪里可以买到巧克力。”可知，第一段可描写南希买巧克力的过程。
②由第二段首句内容“南希想那个男孩一定很高兴接受那块巧克力。”可知，第二段可描写南希把巧克力送给小男孩的过程。
2.续写线索：发现小男孩——回想过往——买巧克力——送巧克力
3.词汇激活
行为类
①购买：buy/purchase
②想要做某事：want to do/would like to do
③返回：return/go back
情绪类
①高兴的：happy/glad
②惊讶的：astonished/surprised
【点睛】
[高分句型1] Smiling, she presented it to the boy.（由现在分词作状语）
[高分句型2] Seeing the boy enjoying the chocolate, Nancy felt very happy as if she were watching her son tasting the chocolate.（由现在分词作状语及as if引导的状语从句）
1～5 CBABC 6～10 ACCAB 11～15 CACBB 16～20 AABCA2023～2024学年度上学期期末联考
高二学年英语试题
考生注意：
1. 本试卷满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2. 答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3. 考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4. 本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修Book 1 Unit 5～Book 2 Unit 3。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题;每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。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 is the man doing
A. Booking a room. B. Looking for his key. C. Checking into a hotel.
2. Where is the woman going next
A. To her bedroom. B. To the reading room. C. To the bookstore.
3. What program is on TV now
A. A film. B. A football match. C. A puzzle show.
4. What does the man mean
A. He has just five pounds.
B. He hasn’t got any change now.
C. He will buy some daily supplies.
5. Where will the man put the butter
A. In the bowl. B. In the cupboard. C. In the fridge.
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 did Jack do last night
A. He went to a party.
B He studied in the library.
C. He got ready for a match.
7. What will Jack do next week
A. Prepare a report. B. Have a meeting. C. Take an exam.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What do we know about the man
A. He likes doing housework occasionally.
B. He likes living with his friend.
C. He lives with his parents now.
9. How can we describe the man
A. Lazy. B. Clever. C. Busy.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How is the weather now
A. Sunny. B. Cloudy. C. Snowy.
11. What does the woman think of the man’s suggestion
A. Practical. B. Shameful. C. Unreasonable.
12. What does the woman say about the Black Run
A. It is very dangerous.
B. It is easy for skiing in the area.
C. It is very good for exercising legs.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What’s the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues.
B. Boss and customer.
C. Interviewer and interviewee.
14. Why does the man want to leave his present job
A. To further his study. B. To get a full-time job. C. To get a higher salary.
15. What does the man like best
A. Doing sports. B. Traveling. C. Computer games.
16. What is the man concerned about in the end
A. The result of his application.
B. The number of the positions.
C. The day when he will begin his work.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. Who has got a part-time job at a bakery
A. Tim. B. Rebecca. C. Simon.
18. When did Rebecca return home
A. Last Wednesday. B. Last weekend. C. This weekend.
19. What can we learn about Kim
A. She was ill in hospital. B. She wrote a text. C. She won a competition.
20. Why did Danny put up a notice about the show
A. To ask people to act in it.
B. To give a brief summary of it.
C. To remind people to watch it.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2.5分，满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
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1. How can MUAMA Enence give a hand to people
A. By taking a photo of words or sentences and translating them.
B. By helping people hold online business conferences.
C. By effectively teaching people a foreign language.
D. By putting one language into another one.
2. How much cheaper is MUAMA Enence now
A. $11. B. $20. C. $22. D. $23.5
3. What can we infer from the text about the product
A. It is a fast-selling product.
B. It is a little tough to operate.
C. The sales of the product are uncertain.
D. There are enough supplies of the product.
B
When I was nine years old. I pulled out my grandmother’s dress over my young frame, admiring myself in the mirror. I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. Later in senior high school, I began to dream of being an adult to explore a big world and make adventures. However, I knew adulthood for me was still distant because I supported myself mainly with the money from my family.
Fresh out of college, I was working as a middle school teacher. I was in charge of young people and heavy with that responsibility. I arrived at school early and stayed late, preparing lessons and chatting with students. I was an official adult. I paid my rent and taxes. But I still felt as if I were playing a role. I was the adult authority figure who secretly didn’t feel grown-up in a room full of children. But I wasn’t worried; I was convinced that it would happen soon.
To me, an adult is someone who is mature and trustworthy—a contributing member of the society. We strive to become adults while there is also someone who spends life constantly partying and avoiding responsibility. A grown-up, however, is a state of mind. Our body gets older but something inside us doesn’t feel as if it is progressing as quickly.
In the following ten years, I followed the routines of adulthood: getting married, giving birth and working. My 6-year-old daughter and I often held hands, running breathlessly and laughing wildly. I tried to avoid eye contact with the nearby people who glared at us. I suspect they would prefer adults who would never slide down a giant hill of sand.
I turned 57 recently and it occurred to me that maybe I had it all wrong; I should stop waiting to feel grown-up. What if we embraced (拥抱) the child-like part of ourselves to enjoy it, guilt free If we’re responsible adults and do all the adult things in a way that works, why should it matter if we don’t feel grown-up deep inside Non-grown-ups don’t necessarily play games, but it isn’t fun embracing the playful side of life Why can’t we feel 57 and 15 years old at the same time
4. How did the author feel about adulthood when she was a teenager
A She was unwilling to make adventures if she became an adult.
B. She showed no interest in thinking about it.
C She was expectant and hopeful about it.
D. She had unknown fears for it.
5. What did the author believe would happen to her before long according paragraph 2
A. Being respected by her children.
B. Becoming a capable teacher.
C. Living on her own.
D. Being a real adult.
6. What does the author mainly talk about in the third paragraph
A. What an adult means in her opinion.
B. What an adult’s state of mind can be.
C. Why some people spend life avoiding responsibility.
D. Why it doesn’t progress so quickly to become a grown-up.
7. What advice does the author give to us through her story
A. Be true to your inner self.
B. It’s never too late to learn.
C. Life is a bittersweet journey.
D. Nice souls are a masterpiece of time.
C
Family members of brain-damaged patients may no longer have to wait anxiously to see if their loved ones will regain awareness since scientists have developed a test to predict who will wake up.
Yale researchers discovered that measuring how much glucose (葡萄糖) the brain uses is a good sign of how much damage has been done, and whether a patient will recover awareness within a year.
Currently there is no way of telling how long it will take for someone with brain damage to regain consciousness, and families are often forced to take the heartbreaking decision of switching off life support system. Keeping someone on life support is also expensive.
“In nearly all cases, whole-brain energy turnover (流转) directly predicted either the current level of consciousness or the brain’s later recovery,” says Dr. Ron Kupers of the University of Copenhagen and Yale University. “In short, our findings indicate that there is a minimal energy requirement for sustained consciousness to arise after brain injury. The important message is that consciousness is a highly energy-demanding process, involving the brain. The feature can help doctors determine the potential for recovery of awareness in patients suffering from severe brain injuries of any kind.”
The researchers thought that a brain which was still functioning would still need energy supplies, and that measuring how much glucose was absorbed by the organ could indicate that it was still active.
They injected patients with glucose which contained a tracer molecule (分子) that could be picked up on scans and watched to see how much was absorbed by the brain. They found patients with glucose metabolism (新陈代谢) below 42 percent of normal activity did not recover awareness within 12 months.
The new test can predict with 94 percent accuracy if a patient will wake up. There are likely to be ethical (伦理的) concerns, however, as the test would not work for a small number of people, meaning families could make the wrong decisions on switching off life support.
8. How do the scientists predict whether unconscious patients will wake up
A. By observing the level of the recovery of the brain cells.
B. By figuring out how much energy the brain requires.
C. By calculating how much glucose the brain uses.
D. By measuring whether the brain still functions.
9. What can be inferred from the text
A. Brain injury can speed up metabolic activity in nearly all cases.
B. The new test can tell exactly when a brain-damaged patient will come to himself.
C. A certain level of energy is needed for sustained consciousness to appear after brain injury.
D. Patients whose glucose metabolism is below the normal level will not regain consciousness.
10. What does the underlined word “it” in paragraph 5 refer to
A. The function. B. The brain. C. The energy. D. The glucose.
11. What is the subject of the last paragraph
A. The value of the test. B. The disadvantage of the test.
C. The process of the test. D. The complexity of the test.
D
Greece has criticized the United Kingdom for canceling (取消) a planned meeting between Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, apparently so that Sunak could avoid talking about ancient artefacts (历史文物) that Greece says were taken illegally. Mitsotakis and Sunak were set to meet on Tuesday, but Sunak canceled it on Monday, reportedly after learning that Mitsotakis planned to talk about the Parthenon sculptures.
The UK government initially believed Mitsotakis would not talk about the sculptures, which are now in the British Museum. The sculptures were once part of the Parthenon in the Greek capital Athens. The row (纠纷) became more serious after Mitsotakis told the BBC on Sunday the UK’s offer to store some of the sculptures in London and some in Athens was akin to cutting the Mona Lisa in two. He also said the sculptures had been essentially stolen.
Mitsotakis said he was deeply disappointed by the abrupt cancellation of the meeting. “Those who firmly believe in the correctness and justice of their positions are never hesitant to engage in constructive argument and debate,” he was quoted by The Associated Press as saying. The BBC reported that sources in the Greek government were puzzled and annoyed by the meeting cancellation.
Greece has long criticized the way in which the Parthenon sculptures ended up in London, after they were bought by British diplomat Lord Elgin and shipped to the UK between 1801 and 1804. Because the two nations disagree on the legality of the deal and have firm positions, they have tended to avoid talking about the issue during high-level diplomatic meetings.
The UK’s Transport Secretary Mark Harper said on the BBC’s Breakfast program on Tuesday that it was regretful that the prime ministers would not meet during Mitsotakis’UK visit. He said Mitsotakis had been offered the chance to meet instead the UK’s deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden, but he had refused the meeting. “The views of Greece on the Parthenon sculptures are well known,” Mitsotakis was quoted by The Guardian as saying. “I had hoped to have the opportunity to discuss them with UK Prime Minister along with other international challenges. ” The UK’s opposition Labour Party criticized Sunak for canceling the meeting and said his behavior appeared disrespectful.
12. Which can replace the underlined phrase “akin to” in paragraph 2
A. Contrary to. B. Similar to. C. Relevant to. D. Adapted to
13. How did the Parthenon sculptures end up being in Great Britain
A. An Englishman purchased them and sent them there.
B. Some stole them and sold them to a British diplomat.
C. The then Greek government presented them to the UK as a gift.
D. The then British army took them by force and transported them there.
14. Why did Mitsotakis refuse to meet the UK’s deputy prime minister, Oliver Dowden
A. He was too occupied with other affairs.
B. He was supposed to meet UK Prime Minister.
C. He didn’t approve of his words and behaviors.
D. He had arranged for another official to meet him.
15. What is the best title for the news report
A. Sunak and Mitsotakis set to meet on Tuesday
B. Mitsotakis thinks highly of Greece artefacts stored in UK
C. Mitsotakis plans to take back Parthenon sculptures from UK
D. Greece’s arguing with UK about artefacts sparks diplomatic row
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。
Running out of money
In spite of the second biggest city in the UK, Birmingham announces it has been bankrupt (破产的)on November 5th. Birmingham City Council (市政委员会), which looks after services in the city, says that it can no longer pay for its planned costs. These costs add up to around 3. 2 billion pounds per year.
____16____. According to the BBC, it started in 2010 when 5,000 women workers asked for the same pay as men workers. Since then, the council has paid out about 1. 1 billion pound bill, which is increasing by up to 14 million pounds every month.
____17____. According to the Daily Mail, other spending by the council has also been costly. For example, it hosted the Commonwealth Games, one of the largest sports events in the UK, in 2022. It spent about 184 million pounds, said the Daily Mail. Being bankrupt means that the council will cut unimportant services and couldn’t sign any new spending. However, there are still services it must provide according to the law. ____18____.
Local people’s lives are now under pressure. As of November 4th, local workers have stopped collecting garbage because the council couldn’t pay for the garbage trucks’ fuel. ____19____, the Daily Mail reported. Some parts of Birmingham have been attacked by flies and rats.
Birmingham is the seventh council to have gone bankrupt in the UK. In the coming months, around 1 in 10 local governments in the UK may do the same, said SIGOMA, a group of 47 councils in England.
Birmingham is an example of the very bad performance of the UK economy, said John Ross, a UK expert who works at London University. ____20____, according to a spokesman of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. This support includes providing 5. 1 billion pounds to councils by 2024.
A. But it’s not the only reason
B. These include education and childcare
C. Families have to put their waste in their gardens
D. If a firm cannot sell its products, it will go bankrupt
E. The government officials can’t get their salary on time
F. The UK government has stepped in to provide support
G. The council has been facing problems with money for more than 10 years
第三部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I have reached the turning point of the day’s kayaking (划独木舟) trip. I attempt a shoulder stretch and look around. It’s just me, a couple of seagulls, and shining freshwater to the horizon. This, I whisper to myself, is so ____21____.
Sole (单独的) outings had never ____22____ my mind before because I used to have a friend willing to accompany me. But three years ago, I moved to Cleveland. Meeting friends in a new city is ____23____. And a worldwide health crisis made face-to-face ____24____ difficult.
In October 2020,I decided to take an adventure on a solo hiking trip. I went to Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP)to ____25____ the autumn leaves. Four miles in, I couldn’t remember the last time I’d felt so alive. I was more aware of my ____26____ than I had ever been while hiking that day. I focused my ears on each forest sound and every sentence in my mind pointed to a newfound ____27____—solo hiking is my happy experience.
I followed that feeling of alertness throughout CVNP during that autumn and eventually added the amazing feeling of frozen winter outings in December. Cold temperatures meant I’d need to be more focused. Heavy snow turned my ____28____ into a winter wonderland.
When spring arrived, I decided to ____29____ the final solo sport on my list: kayaking. I felt so proud when I first launched my kayak from the shore. My chest, ____30____ tightened by nerves (神经), was ____31____ happiness when I finally reached the middle of the river that I had long admired back on ____32____.
From that first sunny paddle to many winter hikes, ____33____ alone seems like a good medicine for me. It’s also pushes me to go beyond my comfort zone and to meet new people. Through meetups and social ____34____, my adventure-friend circle has increased rapidly. But at least once per month, I scheduled time to ____35____ nature with my favorite friend: me.
21.
A. fantastic B. imaginable C. common D. artificial
22.
A. stressed B. crossed C. directed D. disturbed
23.
A. optional B. reliable C. tough D. meaningless
24.
A. contacts B. fights C. sessions D. requirements
25.
A. collect B. burn C. classify D. admire
26.
A. looks B. mistakes C. worries D. surroundings
27.
A. riddle B. truth C. joke D. pity
28.
A. routes B. yards C. gardens D. fields
29.
A. give out B. tear up C. check off D. put away
30.
A. eagerly B. initially C. rarely D. calmly
31.
A. calling for B. taking over C. bursting with D. bringing in
32.
A. shore B. average C. board D. demand
33.
A. labouring B. competing C. reading D. adventuring
34.
A. justice B. media C. security D. harmony
35.
A. describe B. shape C. preserve D. hit
第二节单句填空(共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分)
根据下面句子，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
36. The world will be different, and we will have to be prepared to adapt ___________ the change. (用适当的词填空)
37. Darwin eventually put forward a model of biological ________(evolve).(所给词的适当形式填空)
38. It’s quite ______ (disgrace) that none of the family tried to help her. (所给词的适当形式填空)
39. The population of India has been __________ (steady) increasing for decades. (所给词的适当形式填空)
40. Swimming is good for teenagers, ______ some experts say will help them to stimulate their potential and promote their brain development. (用适当的词填空)
41. Half of the English novel ______ (write) already by the author by the end of last week and he may finish it in two weeks. (所给词的适当形式填空)
42. The volunteers have been devoting ______ (they) to fighting against pollution over the past few years. (所给词的适当形式填空)
43. Something that is ______ (negotiation) can be changed or agreed upon when people discuss it. (所给词的适当形式填空)
44. I am so thrilled, for at this time tomorrow we ______ (fly) over the Atlantic to Europe. (所给词的适当形式填空)
45. One could tell at ______ glance that she was a considerate person. (用适当的词填空)
46. The plan will be submitted to the committee for official (approve).
47. Foolishly, I allowed myself to be persuaded ______ (enter) the contest. (所给词的适当形式填空)
48. Having the problem ______ (clarify) at the meeting, the manager asked every member to try to find a solution to it. (所给词的适当形式填空)
49. Jennifer wasn’t yet totally ______ (convince) that she’d benefit from a more relaxed lifestyle. (所给词适当形式填空)
50. If you take ______ a company, you get control of it, for example, by buying its shares. (用适当的词填空)
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
51. 假定你是某高中学生李华，正在澳大利亚读高中。你通过媒体获悉澳大利亚南方某市发生了严重洪涝灾害(flood disaster)。你打算给你校英文报投稿，报道灾情，内容包括：
1. 灾情发生的时间和地点；
2. 灾情造成损失和伤亡情况；
3. 前往救援的人员以及给与的物资和捐款情况。
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。
A Flood disaster
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第二节(满分25分)
52. 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。
Nancy did cleaning in a commercial building with a fancy supermarket, a gym, a spa (温泉疗养中心), and a few fast food places. It was fairly populated, and people often showed kindness to her.
She often bought bread that was to be expired (过期的) soon in the supermarket and the employees there were familiar with her. During her break time, she liked to observe people, especially families. Nancy often saw a lady in the building. Usually the lady went to the gym first and then headed to the spa. Later, she’d come out dressed like a manager. One day, the woman took her kid with her. The little boy was no more than eight years old and didn’t look happy to be there with his mom.
“Henry, come on. I have to go to the gym now and hurry to get to work on time later,” the mother said in a rush.
The boy protested (反对) with a sad voice,“What am I going to do while you’re working out ” “Just sit still and read your book in the waiting area,” the mother replied.
“Can you at least buy me some candy You promised earlier,” the boy complained. “I don’t have time right now. Please hurry inside,” the mother answered.
Then the mother took the son’s hand and rushed into the gym. Nancy witnessed this all and was reminded of her own similar busy life in the past. She was once also a young busy woman. Her personal and work-related matters always came first in her life. She failed to spare enough time for her son and attach enough importance to his wishes. When she realized her problems, it was too late. Her son lost his life in an accident, leaving her with deep sadness and regret. To make matters worse, her company went bankrupt (破产) soon after.
Reflecting on her past life, Nancy had a thought. Though she was not wealthy, she wanted to do something nice for the boy: buy him a bar of chocolate.
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。
Nancy knew where to buy a bar of chocolate.
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Nancy thought the boy must be happy to accept the bar of chocolate.
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1～5 CBABC 6～10 ACCAB 11～15 CACBB 16～20 AABCA
