凉山州2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试
英语
全卷共8页, 满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、座位号、准考证号用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔填写在答题卡上, 并检查条形码粘贴是否正确。
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第Ⅰ卷 选择题(共 95分)
第一部分 听力测试(共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 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。
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What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A panda. B. A female. C. A blogger.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】M: Do you know Huahua
W: Sure. She is a female panda at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. I know her through a blogger’s photos and videos.
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Which movie does the man prefer
A. Lost in the Stars. B. Never Say Never. C. Chang’an.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】M: Let’s enjoy a movie tonight!
W: Okay. Which one do you want to see, Lost in the Stars, Never Say Never or Chang’an
M: Chang’an. It’s good for our kids to learn more about Li Bai.
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Where is Mr. Williams now probably
A. In his office. B. In the boss’s office. C. In the meeting room.
【答案】B
【解析】
【原文】W: Steven Harris wants to see Mr. Williams. Could you do me a favor and see if he’s in his office
M: Mr. Williams just went out. He said he was going to talk to the boss about next week’s meeting.
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When will the speakers give Eric a party
A. This Thursday. B. Next Friday. C. This Friday.
【答案】C
【解析】
【原文】W: Is Eric coming back soon I miss him very much.
M: He planned to arrive next Friday, but he’s coming this Thursday.
W: Let’s give him a party on the following night after his arrival.
M: Great.
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Why does the woman call the man
A. To put off an appointment. B. To make an apology. C. To cancel a flight.
【答案】A
【解析】
【原文】W: Hello, Mr. Smith. I’m afraid Dr. Brown won’t be able to see you today. He’s still waiting for a flight out of New York. He said he would meet you tomorrow afternoon. Is it OK
M: Sounds good. Thanks for calling.
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。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. How long is the woman going to stay at the hotel
A. 2 nights. B. 3 nights. C. 4 nights.
7. Why are the prices for the two double rooms different
A. They have different views.
B. They are different in sizes.
C. They are of different shapes.
【答案】6. B 7. A
【解析】
【原文】M: Hello, Victoria Hotel. Can I help you
W: Hello. I’d like to make a reservation for July the 1st through the 4th. I’m checking out on the morning of the 4th.
M: OK. Single room or double room
W: I’d like a double room. What’s the rate
M: We have only two double rooms available. One is $180 and the other $200.
W: Why are the prices different
M: Well, they are both standard double rooms, but the 200-dollar room faces the garden.
W: OK, I see.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What is the woman doing
A. Breaking the glass.
B. Jumping out of a wheelchair.
C. Watching a video.
9. Who wanted to destroy Mona Lisa
A. A security officer. B. An old lady. C. A crazy man.
10. What’s the result of the incident
A. Mona Lisa is well protected.
B Mona Lisa was destroyed by roses.
C. Mona Lisa was dirtied by the cake.
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Oh, look at the video. A crazy man dressed as an old lady jumped out of a wheelchair and attempted to break the glass of the famous painting Mona Lisa.
M: Why He’s really crazy!
W: I think so. Look! He rushed towards the painting and spread the cake on the glass and threw roses everywhere.
M: Did someone stop him
W: Yes, the security officers came quickly and took him away.
M: Thank goodness. I thought the painting might be dirtied and destroyed.
W: No. It is protected by bulletproof glass, so Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous artwork is unharmed.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Workmates. C. Classmates.
12. Why should the speakers arrive early
A. To avoid the traffic accident.
B. To prepare for a presentation.
C. To have lunch in the cafeteria.
13. When will the speakers leave for the conference
A. At 11:00 am. B. At 12:00 pm. C. At 2:00 pm.
【答案】11. B 12. B 13. A
【解析】
【原文】W: John, when is the conference today
M: It starts at 2:00 pm, but we have to be there at least an hour early to set up the equipment for the presentation.
W: Why don’t we have lunch early and take off at 12:00
M: Actually, the traffic during lunch hour could get bad, and I don’t want to take any chances of getting stuck in traffic. Let’s leave at 11:00 am and grab something to eat there. There is a cafeteria.
W: That’s fine. I have to step out of the office right now to meet a friend, but I will be back here by 11:00.
M: OK.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What is the purpose of the tool
A. To restore blind people’s vision.
B. To give blind people perfect vision.
C. To prevent blindness from happening.
15. What is in the glasses
A. A computer chip. B. A video camera. C. A special pen.
16. What does the man say about the tool
A. Its working process is very fast.
B. It can help people who are born blind.
C. The glasses send pictures to people’s eyes.
【答案】14. A 15. B 16. A
【解析】
【原文】W: Dr. Spenser, what are the scientists at your company doing
M: We’re developing a tool to help people to see again, the people who lost their sight because of an accident.
W: So, tell us how it works.
M: Well, it uses a computer chip and special glasses. We put an extremely small chip in the blind person’s eye. And the glasses... they have a very small video camera inside.
W: So, how do the computer chip and glasses work together
M: Well, a blind person puts on the glasses and looks at something, for example, this pen. Then the video camera in the glasses, takes a picture of the pen. Then the camera sends the picture to the computer chip in the person’s eye.
W: And then the person can see the pen!
M: Exactly! This whole process happens very quickly.
W: Wow! Now, using this tool, will a blind person be able to see as well as a normal person
M: No, they won’t have perfect vision, but they will be able to see many things.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. When did Helen become deaf and blind
A. In 1880. B. In 1882. C. In 1887.
18. How did Helen lean to say
A. Miss Sullivan told her.
B. Miss Sullivan sat next to her.
C. Miss Sullivan spelled words in her hand.
19. Which is Helen’s most famous book
A. Braille. B. The Story of My Life. C. Three Days to See.
20. What’s the passage mainly about
A. Helen’s achievement. B. Helen’s difficulty. C. Helen’s life.
【答案】17. B 18. C 19. B 20. C
【解析】
【原文】Helen Keller was born in Alabama in 1880. Two years later, Helen got an illness, which made her become deaf and blind. Her parents did not know what to do. In 1887, her parents got her a special teacher, that is Miss Anne Sullivan. Working with Helen all day, Miss Sullivan took Helen’s hand and spelled words in her hand. Helen soon learned to say what she wanted in this way. In 1900 Helen entered Radcliffe College. Miss Sullivan sat next to Helen in class. She spelled all the words into Helen’s hand. At that time there were only a few books for the blind. These were Braille books. They had a special alphabet made with dots that blind people could read with their fingers. Helen graduated from Radcliffe with honors.
Helen wrote several books. The most famous one is The Story of My Life. Her essay Three Days to See is popular. She also wrote magazine articles and made speeches all over the country to cheer up people. It was not easy to understand her, so Miss Sullivan helped to repeat what she said. Helen became a symbol of new hope for the deaf and blind.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Clothes Upcycling (升级改造) Contest 2024
Are you passionate about fashion and the environment Do you have a creative mind and want to make a positive impact on the planet Then we have a contest for you!
We are excited to launch the Love Your Chelmsford Upcycling Clothes Contest for secondary school ages(11-18 years), to promote extending the life of our clothes and save them from going to landfills! Upcycling clothes has many benefits including reducing the impact of buying new on natural resources and reducing your carbon footprint.
You have to create clothes from used materials, and transform them into something new and exciting. Each applicant can be one individual person or one group. Applicants can apply multiple times, but only be qualified to win with one submission (提交).
How to Participate:
To enter, you must be a resident of Chelmsford and aged 11-18. We will require a before and after picture of your shoes or clothes upcycling project along with a description of the materials and techniques that you used to create your masterpiece (作品). Please send your submission to loveyourchelmsford@chelmsford.gov.uk by June 30, 2024.
Recommended:
Show the creation process of your masterpiece and share where everything came from.
Prizes:
*Up to 100 applicants will have the option to be listed on our website to sell their upcycled work.
*The most impressive upcycled masterpiece will win a 100 Gift Voucher (礼品券) to shop at Glass Onion, plus there are 5 runner-up prizes of a 183-piece sewing kit.
21. What do we know about the contest
A. Group work will not be accepted.
B. The participants can apply more than once.
C. One participant can win more than one prize.
D. Winning pieces will be selected on June 30, 2024.
22. What do the participants have to provide along with their work
A. A picture of the remaining materials. B. A list of tools involved.
C. A description of the techniques used. D. A video of the making process.
23. What will the first prize winner get
A. A 100 Gift Voucher. B. An amount of cash.
C. A free trip to Glass Onion. D. A 183-piece sewing kit.
【答案】21. B 22. C 23. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了2024服装升级改造大赛的详情。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中“Applicants can apply multiple times, but only be qualified to win with one submission. (申请人可以多次申请，但只有一次提交才有资格获奖。)”可知，参与者可以多次申请。故选B。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。由文章How to Participate部分中“We will require a before and after picture of your shoes or clothes upcycling project along with a description of the materials and techniques that you used to create your masterpiece. (我们将需要您的鞋子或衣服升级回收项目的前后图片，以及您用于创建杰作的材料和技术的描述。)”可知，参与者需要提供所用技术的描述。故选C。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Prizes部分中“The most impressive upcycled masterpiece will win a 100 Gift Voucher to shop at Glass Onion, plus there are 5 runner-up prizes of a 183-piece sewing kit. (最令人印象深刻的升级再造杰作将赢得100英镑的Glass Onion礼品券，另外还有5个183件缝纫套件的亚军奖品。)”可知，一等奖获得者将获得一张100英镑的礼品券。故选A。
B
It was between Covid lockdowns in 2020. My daughter was struggling to care about online schooling. As a distraction, I suggested a driving lesson in my old car. She had her L-plates (临时驾驶许可证) but was unwilling at first because she has never been a fan of not being able to master something quickly.
Teaching a child to drive requires patience and a calm voice. After a week of car park driving, I told her to hit the road. During the second week of driving lessons, she mastered turning and finally remembered to take the handbrake (手刹) off before speeding up. By the third week, her fear had gone. She even wanted the radio on while driving. I told her she had to reach 10 hours without incident and then she could listen to my choice of music.
Each day, we’d drive for hours. It reminded me of all those trips when she was in the passenger seat and conversation would flow. Sitting side by side, she’d tell me many things. Now it was my turn to talk.
For the past year, we’d lived through hundreds of days of restrictions. With my daughter learning to drive came laughter. The more she drove, the more she loved to drive. In all those hours of watching my daughter learn something, and revel in it, I’d handed her the reins (控制权).
My daughter has booked her driving test. I’ll miss the hours we’ve spent, sitting side by side, learning something new about each other.
24. Why was the daughter unwilling to drive at first
A. She felt driving was unsafe.
B. She disliked the slow leaning process.
C. She wanted to spend more time reading.
D. She had fallen behind with her schooling.
25. When could the daughter listen to the radio while driving
A. Until she could drive around in circles.
B. Until she could make turns while driving.
C. Until she could drive for 10 hours without any difficulties.
D. Until she could take the handbrake off before speeding up.
26. What does the underlined words “revel in” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Take part in. B. Take pleasure in.
C. Believe in. D. Give in.
27. Which would be the best title for this text
A. My Daughter’s Driving Started B. My Daughter Passed Her Test
C. The Love for Our Old Car Mattered D. Driving Lessons Brought Us Closer
【答案】24. B 25. C 26. B 27. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者陪着女儿逐渐掌握开车技巧，驾驶课程拉近了母女距离的故事
【24题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段中“She had her L-plates but was unwilling at first because she has never been a fan of not being able to master something quickly. (她有临时驾驶许可证，但一开始不愿意，因为她从来都不喜欢不能快速掌握某件事。)”可知，女儿一开始不愿意开车是因为她不喜欢缓慢的学习过程。故选B。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“She even wanted the radio on while driving. I told her she had to reach 10 hours without incident and then she could listen to my choice of music. (她甚至想在开车的时候开着收音机。我告诉她，她必须在没有意外的情况下达到10小时，然后她可以听我选择的音乐。)”可知，直到女儿能毫无困难地开10个小时才可以听收音机。故选C。
【26题详解】
词句猜测题。由文章第四段中“With my daughter learning to drive came laughter. The more she drove, the more she loved to drive. (随着女儿学开车，笑声四起。她开得越多，就越喜欢开车。)”可知，女儿喜欢开车、享受开车，所以划线短语的意思是“酷爱，着迷，喜欢，享受”。A. Take part in参与；B. Take pleasure in享受；C. Believe in相信；D. Give in屈服。故选B。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章最后一段“My daughter has booked her driving test. I’ll miss the hours we’ve spent, sitting side by side, learning something new about each other. (我女儿已经预约了驾驶考试。我会怀念我们一起度过的时光，并肩而坐，相互了解新的东西。)”可知，文章主要讲述了作者陪着女儿逐渐掌握开车技巧，驾驶课程拉近了母女距离的故事。因此D项“驾驶课让我们贴近”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选D。
C
Beginning construction in 1632, the Taj Mahal is located in this city of Agra. It is considered one of the most beautiful sites in the world. In fact, it was named one of the new seven wonders of the world.
But it could become more difficult to see and to glimpse this glorious site because of pollution. It’s an unhealthy, even hazardous (危险的) problem for parts of India. Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai were among the 10 most polluted cities on earth this week, according to a Swiss company called IQAir.
CNN’s Michael Holmes explains what it all means. India’s iconic monument almost lost in the smog in the city of Agra. We are facing difficulty in taking pictures of Taj Mahal due to pollution. The Taj Mahal is not clearly visible. Every year, when the temperatures drop and farmers burn their fields, the air turns toxic (有毒的) in many Indian cities.
Delhi is notoriously (声名狼藉) ranked among the world’s most polluted cities. And the current air quality there has once again reached hazardous conditions, forcing primary schools to temporarily close and many people to work from home or just stay indoors altogether. The problem is so serious. A recent air quality life index report says poor air quality could shorten an average Indian’s life expectancy by more than five years, if World Health Organization guidelines on controlling pollution aren’t met. And it’s even affecting one of the country’s favorite pastimes.
India is currently hosting the Cricket World Cup with Bangladesh set to play Sri Lanka in a match in Delhi. But the air quality is so poor. Some players are wearing masks and both teams have canceled training sessions. The coach of Bangladesh’s team says the conditions have not been ideal.
28. Which is the least polluted city according to the text
A. Agra. B. Mumbai. C. Delhi. D. Kolkata.
29. What caused the air pollution in many Indian cities
A. Forest fires and farmers’ burning. B. Low temperature and forest fires.
C. Global warming and low temperature. D. Low temperature and farmers’ burning.
30. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful scenic spots.
B. All schools were forced to close in many Indian cities.
C. Indians may have a shorter lifespan if no measures are taken.
D. In the Cricket World Cup, India is set to play Bangladesh in a match.
31. What does the author want to convey in the passage
A. To reveal the real cause for air pollution.
B. To express concern for the athletes in the match.
C. To prove the Taj Mahal has lost its charm in smog.
D. To show the impact of air pollution in India on all sides.
【答案】28. A 29. D 30. C 31. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了印度空气污染对各方面的影响。
【28题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai were among the 10 most polluted cities on earth this week, according to a Swiss company called IQAir. (据一家名为IQAir的瑞士公司称，德里、加尔各答和孟买是本周地球上污染最严重的10个城市之一。)”和倒数第二段中“Delhi is notoriously (声名狼藉) ranked among the world’s most polluted cities. (众所周知，德里是世界上污染最严重的城市之一。)”可知，德里、加尔各答、孟买相对于阿格拉污染要严重些。故选A。
【29题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第三段中“Every year, when the temperatures drop and farmers burn their fields, the air turns toxic (有毒的) in many Indian cities. (每年，当气温下降，农民焚烧农田时，印度许多城市的空气就会变得有毒。)”可知，低温和农民的焚烧导致了印度许多城市的空气污染。故选D。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。由文章倒数第二段中“A recent air quality life index report says poor air quality could shorten an average Indian’s life expectancy by more than five years, if World Health Organization guidelines on controlling pollution aren’t met. (最近的一份空气质量寿命指数报告说，如果不符合世界卫生组织控制污染的指导方针，糟糕的空气质量可能会使印度人的平均预期寿命缩短五年以上。)”可知，如果不采取措施控制污染，印度人的寿命可能会缩短。故选C。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第二段中“But it could become more difficult to see and to glimpse this glorious site because of pollution. It’s an unhealthy, even hazardous (危险的) problem for parts of India. (但是，由于污染，要看到和瞥见这个美丽的地方可能会变得更加困难。对印度部分地区来说，这是一个不健康甚至危险的问题。)”可知，文章主要介绍了印度空气污染对各方面的影响。故选D。
D
The Olympic Games are old and so are the fans. The median age (中位年龄) of American viewers of the games in Barcelona in 1992 was 39. That increased to 53 for the Rio de Janeiro games of 2016. Overall viewing figures are sinking, too. At the most recent games in Tokyo in 2021, they were a third lower than in 2008.
Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has admitted that the games risk losing connection. To keep connected with society, the Olympics are expanding, adding what Mr Bach described as “youth-based” sports. In Tokyo, climbing, skateboarding and surfing were put on the schedule. In Paris this year, breakdancing will feature for the first time. Undoubtedly the youth will be excited. But if Mr. Bach wants the Olympics to become more relevant to more people, the best idea would be to include e-sports.
So far the IOC has approached e-sports like an uncool dad. An inaugural (首次的) Olympic E-sports Week took place in Singapore in June. But the choice of events puzzled fans. The archery game, for instance, had been downloaded only 100 times before the tournament was announced. The most recognisable event, ”Just Dance“, is not considered an e-sport by fans. The experiment resulted in widespread doubt. Peak viewership was only more than 22,000.
E-sports command a huge audience. Attracting a big audience matters for the Olympics, which have seen the costs of infrastructure (基础设施) in recent years. The inclusion of e-sports would add income from media rights and sponsorship. Besides, the IOC has other reasons for changing its stand. For one, e-sports may bring Olympic glory to a more diverse group of countries and just like traditional sports, it can show three of the Olympic values: excellence, friendship and respect.
32. What can we know from Paragraph 1
A. The viewing number of the Olympics is reducing.
B. The Olympic Games are always popular in America.
C. The IOC didn’t realize the problems of the Olympics.
D. The median age of Olympic viewers remained the same.
33. How do the Olympics keep connected with society
A. By focusing on more popular and contemporary events.
B. By adding more sports attracting the younger generation.
C. By cutting down the number of traditional sports in the Games.
D. By hosting the Olympics in more countries with diverse cultures.
34. What was viewers’ attitude toward the inaugural Olympic E-sports Week
A. Unclear. B. Satisfied. C. Tolerant. D. Uninterested.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Differences between traditional sports and e-sports.
B. Advantages of culturally diverse nations in e-sports.
C. Potential benefits of including e-sports in the Olympics.
D. Suggestions on building a safe gaming environment for e-sports.
【答案】32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了奥运会的观众人数正在减少，因此奥运会推出了新的项目。文章讲述了人们对新项目的反应和将电子竞技纳入奥运会的潜在好处。
【32题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“The Olympic Games are old and so are the fans. The median age (中位年龄) of American viewers of the games in Barcelona in 1992 was 39. That increased to 53 for the Rio de Janeiro games of 2016. Overall viewing figures are sinking, too. At the most recent games in Tokyo in 2021, they were a third lower than in 2008. (奥运会是古老的，球迷也是。1992年巴塞罗那奥运会美国观众的平均年龄是39岁。而在2016年的里约热内卢奥运会上，这一数字上升到了53。总体收视率也在下降。在最近的2021年东京奥运会上，这一数字比2008年低了三分之一。)”可知，奥运会的观众人数正在减少。故选A。
【33题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has admitted that the games risk losing connection. To keep connected with society, the Olympics are expanding, adding what Mr Bach described as “youth-based” sports. (国际奥委会(IOC)主席Thomas Bach承认，奥运会有失去联系的风险。为了与社会保持联系，奥运会正在扩大规模，增加了巴赫所说的“以年轻人为基础”的体育项目。)”可知，奥运会应通过增加更多吸引年轻一代的运动项目来与社会保持联系。故选B。
【34题详解】
细节理解题。由文章倒数第二段“So far the IOC has approached e-sports like an uncool dad. An inaugural (首次的) Olympic E-sports Week took place in Singapore in June. But the choice of events puzzled fans. The archery game, for instance, had been downloaded only 100 times before the tournament was announced. The most recognisable event, ”Just Dance“, is not considered an e-sport by fans. The experiment resulted in widespread doubt. Peak viewership was only more than 22,000. (到目前为止，国际奥委会对待电子竞技就像对待一个不太酷的爸爸。首届奥林匹克电子竞技周于6月在新加坡举行。但赛事的选择让球迷们感到困惑。例如，在宣布举办比赛之前，这款射箭游戏的下载量仅为100次。最知名的赛事“Just Dance”并不被粉丝视为电子竞技。这个实验引起了广泛的怀疑。最高收视人数只有2.2万多人。)”可知，观众对首届奥运会电子竞技周不感兴趣。故选D。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章最后一段“E-sports command a huge audience. Attracting a big audience matters for the Olympics, which have seen the costs of infrastructure (基础设施) in recent years. The inclusion of e-sports would add income from media rights and sponsorship. Besides, the IOC has other reasons for changing its stand. For one, e-sports may bring Olympic glory to a more diverse group of countries and just like traditional sports, it can show three of the Olympic values: excellence, friendship and respect. (电子竞技吸引了大量的观众。吸引大量观众对奥运会来说很重要，因为近年来奥运会的基础设施成本很高。电子竞技的加入将增加媒体版权和赞助的收入。此外，国际奥委会改变立场还有其他原因。首先，电子竞技可以为更多不同的国家带来奥林匹克的荣耀，就像传统体育一样，它可以展示奥林匹克的三个价值观：卓越、友谊和尊重。)”可知，最后一段主要讲将电子竞技纳入奥运会的潜在好处。故选C。
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。
Four Most Important Eye Expressions
The language of our eyes is one of the most powerful and useful tools of non-verbal(非语言的)communication. ___36___. The following are four most important eye expressions that we see every day.
1. ___37___
Researchers have long noticed that a sincere smile starts with our eyes. When we are sincerely happy, the skin around the corners of our eyes wrinkles(起皱纹). But a social, polite smile touches only our lips(嘴唇). The smile you are given is not in the eyes. For example, when a shop assistant smiles at you, offering help , you will immediately get the feeling that they are just trying to sell you something.
2. Shy eyes
People who avoid eye contact during a conversation are often considered as insincere. What does little or no eye contact mean then ___38___
3. Friendly eyes
When you are carrying on a conversation, looking the speaker straight in the eyes sends a clear message to him: ___39___. This is why so many public speaking experts advise keeping eye contact with the speaker.
4. “Shut” eyes
Covering the eyes for a long period of time sends a message that you are trying to block out something that you do not want to hear. For example, a man who is asked to work on the weekend may cover his eyes with his fingers as he answers, “No problem.” ___40___.
A. Empty eyes
B. Smiling eyes
C. Such behavior is seen with liars
D. You are listening to him carefully
E. Anything from shyness to nervousness
F. What his gestures are showing is that he is not happy about it at all
G. So it is important to learn how to read the body language of the eyes
【答案】36. G 37. B 38. E 39. D 40. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了四种常见的眼睛的语言。
【36题详解】
上文“The language of our eyes is one of the most powerful and useful tools of non-verbal (非语言的) communication.(我们眼睛的语言是非语言交流中最强大、最有用的工具之一)”提到了眼睛的语言的作用，G选项“所以学习如何解读眼睛的肢体语言是很重要的”与上文构成因果关系，符合语境。故选G项。
【37题详解】
下文“Researchers have long noticed that a sincere smile starts with our eyes.(研究人员早就注意到，真诚的微笑始于我们的眼睛)”提到了微笑，B选项“微笑的眼睛”能概括下文内容。故选B项。
【38题详解】
上文“People who avoid eye contact during a conversation are often considered as insincere. What does little or no eye contact mean then (在谈话中避免目光接触的人通常被认为是不真诚的。那么，很少或没有目光接触意味着什么呢 )”提到了避免目光接触，且本段小标题“Shy eyes(害羞的眼睛)”提到了害羞的问题，E选项中shyness是关键词与本段小标题呼应，所以E选项“从害羞到紧张”符合语境。故选E项。
【39题详解】
上文“When you are carrying on a conversation, looking the speaker straight in the eyes sends a clear message to him(当你在进行谈话时，直视说话人的眼睛会向他传达一个明确的信息)”提到了谈话和传递信息，所以D选项“你在认真听他说话”应该是是谈话时传递的信息内容。故选D项。
【40题详解】
上文“For example, a man who is asked to work on the weekend may cover his eyes with his fingers as he answers, “No problem.” (例如，一个被要求在周末工作的人可能会在回答“没问题”时用手指遮住眼睛)”提到了用手遮住眼睛这一手势，选项F中gestures是关键词与上文呼应，构成顺承关系，所以F选项“他的手势表明他对此一点也不高兴”符合语境。故选F项。
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One spring morning many years ago, I had been searching for gold along Coho Creek in southeastern Alaska. Suddenly, no more than 20 paces away was a huge Alaskan timber wolf —caught in a(n) ___41___ .
From her appearance, I guessed she had been in the trap for several days, because her toe was swollen (肿了). “She needed ___42___ ”, I thought. But if I tried to free her immediately at that time, shed would turn ___43___ to me. Each time I moved closer, she would make a ___44___ growl (咆哮). How I wish I could ___45___ her trust.
Over the next few days, I talked ___46___ with her, throwing her some meat. Gradually, I kept walking closer, but beyond the ___47___ of her trap chain.
At dusk on the fifth day, I ___48___ her dinner. Suddenly, I saw a slight wagging(摆动)of her tail. When I moved within the length of her chain, she remained ___49___ .
The next morning, I slowly ___50___ my hand on the wolf’s injured leg. ___51___, she made no threatening move. I knew it was the ___52___ and I opened the trap, and the wolf pulled herself free.
My experience told me the wolf would ___53___ into the woods quickly. Instead, she crept toward me and sniffed my hands and arms. This went ___54___ everything I’d ever heard about timber wolves. Yet, strangely, it all seemed so ___55___ .
41.
A. hole B. trap C. disaster D. hunter
42.
A. encouragement B. escape C. support D. help
43.
A. aggressive B. thankful C. appreciative D. friendly
44.
A. lovely B. scared C. frightening D. impressive
45.
A. win B. deserve C. preserve D. defeat
46.
A. strictly B. gently C. seriously D. precisely
47.
A. strength B. weight C. width D. length
48.
A. stretched B. surrounded C. delivered D. bought
49.
A. painful B. still C. crazy D. excited
50.
A. placed B. focused C. attached D. exposed
51.
A. Gradually B. Frequently C. Suddenly D. Unexpectedly
52.
A. occasion B. time C. chain D. emergency
53.
A. disappear B. look C. dive D. break
54.
A. on B. for C. against D. over
55.
A. distinguished B. unaware C. common D. natural
【答案】41. B 42. D 43. A 44. C 45. A 46. B 47. D 48. C 49. B 50. A 51. D 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者看到了受伤的母狼，并想尽办法帮助母狼脱离陷阱，母狼也一点点卸下了戒备之心的故事。
【41题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：突然，不到20步远的地方出现了一只巨大的阿拉斯加木狼——它被陷阱困住了。A. hole孔；B. trap陷阱；C. disaster灾难；D. hunter猎人。根据前文的“a huge Alaskan timber wolf —caught in”可知，狼被陷阱困住了。故选B项。
【42题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“她需要帮助”，我想。A. encouragement鼓励；B. escape逃逸；C. support支持；D. help帮助。根据前文的“From her appearance, I guessed she had been in the trap for several days, because her toe was swollen (肿了).”可知，这只狼需要帮助。故选D项。
【43题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：但如果我当时马上放了她，她就会变得对我有攻击性。A. aggressive挑衅的，好斗的，有攻击性的；B. thankful感谢的；C. appreciative赞赏的；D. friendly友爱的。根据后文的“Each time I moved closer, she would make a 4 growl (咆哮)”可知，每次“我”靠近她，她都会发出可怕的咆哮，变得对“我”有攻击性。故选A项。
【44题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：每次我靠近她，她都会发出可怕的咆哮。A. lovely可爱的；B. scared害怕的；C. frightening可怕的；D. impressive给人印象深刻的。根据后文的“growl (咆哮)”可知，狼发出可怕的咆哮。故选C项。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我多么希望能赢得她的信任。A. win获胜，赢得；B. deserve值得；C. preserve保存；D. defeat击败。根据后文的“her trust”可知，“我”希望能赢得她的信任。故选A项。
【46题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的几天里，我温柔地和她说话，扔给她一些肉。A. strictly严格地；B. gently温和地；C. seriously严重地；D. precisely精确地。根据前文的“How I wish I could 5 her trust.”可知，“我”希望能赢得她的信任，所以“我”温柔地和她说话。故选B项。
【47题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：渐渐地，我越走越近，但已经超出了她的捕兽链的长度。A. strength强度；B. weight重量；C. width宽度；D. length长度。根据后文的“of her trap chain.”和“When I moved within the length of her chain”可知，“我”越走越近，但已经超出了她的捕兽链的长度。故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：第五天的黄昏，我给她送晚饭。A. stretched拉伸；B. surrounded包围；C. delivered递送；D. bought买。根据前文的“How I wish I could 5 her trust.”和“her dinner”可知，“我”希望能赢得她的信任，“我”给她送晚饭。故选C项。
【49题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我走近她的锁链时，她一动不动。A. painful痛苦的；B. still静止的；C. crazy疯狂的；D. excited激动的。根据前文的“Suddenly, I saw a slight wagging (摆动) of her tail. When I moved within the length of her chain, she remained”可知，这只狼开始接纳“我”，所以“我”走近她的锁链时，她一动不动。故选B项。
【50题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：第二天早上，我慢慢地把手放在狼受伤的腿上。A. placed放置；B. focused聚焦；C. attached把……固定；D. exposed暴露。根据后文的“my hand on the wolf’s injured leg.”可知，“我”慢慢地把手放在狼受伤的腿上。故选A项。
【51题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：出乎意料的是，她没有做出威胁的举动。A. Gradually逐渐；B. Frequently经常；C. Suddenly突然；D. Unexpectedly意外地。根据前文的“Each time I moved closer, she would make a 4 growl (咆哮).”和后文“she made no threatening move”可知，这次她没有做出威胁的举动，这是出乎意料的。故选D项。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我知道是时候了，我打开了陷阱，狼挣脱了。A. occasion场合；B. time时间；C. chain链；D. emergency突发事件。根据前文的“she made no threatening move”可知，她没有做出威胁的举动，所以是时候打开陷阱了。故选B项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的经验告诉我，狼很快就会消失在树林里。A. disappear消失；B. look看；C. dive潜水；D. break打破。根据后文的“into the woods quickly”可知，狼获救后很快就会消失在树林里。故选A项。
【54题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：这和我所听说的关于森林狼的一切都相反。A. on关于；B. for对于；C. against与……相反；D. over结束。根据前文的“My experience told me the wolf would 13 into the woods quickly. Instead, she crept toward me and sniffed my hands and arms.”可知，经验告诉“我”，狼很快就会消失在树林里。相反，她蹑手蹑脚地朝我走来，闻一闻我的手和胳膊。所以，这和我所听说的关于森林狼的一切都相反。故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，奇怪的是，这一切似乎都很自然。A. distinguished杰出的；B. unaware不知道的；C. common普通；D. natural自然的。根据前文的“This went 14 everything I’d ever heard about timber wolves. Yet, strangely, it all seemed”可知，Yet表示转折，这和“我”所听说的关于森林狼的一切都相反，然而，这一切似乎都很自然。故选D项。
第II卷非选择题(共55分)
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
___56___ (sit) back in my seat, I can’t quite believe that I’m about to travel along the railway that many foreign experts ___57___ (claim) was ”impossible“. The train has been racing along ___58___ (steady) since it left Xining. All this time, the song ”Sky Railway” has been playing inside my head. The words “railways like ___59___ (mass) dragons are winding among the mountains” seem particularly vivid as I travel ___60___ the “roof of the world”.
I was one of the people ___61___ came from all parts of China to work on this railway. Taking years ___62___ (complete), the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is a record of all of our efforts to overcome ___63___ most difficult engineering challenges. How to protect the delicate ecosystem was among the top ___64___ (concern).
Now thanks to so many workers’ efforts, the construction finished successfully. I am proud that we ____65____ (build) our “impossible” railway, and did so with the care that the environment deserves. It truly is an extraordinary “Sky Railway”.
【答案】56. Sitting
57. claimed
58. steadily
59. massive
60. across 61. who##that
62. to complete
63. the 64. concerns
65. built
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章介绍了作者回忆当年克服最艰巨的挑战，在保护生态环境的基础上成功建成青藏铁路，以及如今体验这条线路时的所见所感。
【56题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：坐靠在椅背上，我简直不敢相信我要沿着许多外国专家声称“不可能”的铁路旅行。分析句子结构可知，设空处应用非谓语动词形式，作伴随状语；sit与逻辑主语I为主谓关系，应用现在分词形式sitting，设空处在句首，单词首字母大写。故填Sitting。
【57题详解】
考查动词时态。句意同上。根据句意和下文的was可知，claim作that引导的定语从句的谓语动词，描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时，故填claimed。
【58题详解】
考查副词。句意：火车离开西宁后一直在平稳地疾驶。分析句子结构可知，设空处应用副词，修饰动词race，作状语；steady的副词为steadily。故填steadily。
【59题详解】
考查形容词。句意：当我穿越“世界屋脊”时，“铁路像巨龙一样在山间蜿蜒”这句话显得格外生动。修饰名词用形容词作定语，故填massive。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意同上。根据句意并分析句子可知，空后是名词，用介词across，表示“穿过”，故填across。
【61题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：我是从中国各地赶来修筑这条铁路的人之一。分析句子结构可知，the people为先行词，后接限制性定语从句，先行词在从句中作主语，先行词是 people，用关系代词who或者that引导定语从句。故填who/that。
【62题详解】
考查不定式。句意：青藏铁路历时数年建成，是我们克服最艰巨挑战的艰苦奋斗的记录。take some time to do sth.“花费时间做某事”，故填to complete。
【63题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意同上。根据句意和下文的most difficult可知，形容词最高级用定冠词修饰，故填the。
【64题详解】
考查名词。句意：如何保护生态系统是最重要的问题之一。形容词修饰名词，作介词的宾语，concern“问题”是可数名词，表示“……之一”，名词用复数，故填concerns。
【65题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：我感到自豪的是，我们建造了这条“不可能”的铁路，并且对环境给予了应有的照顾。分析句子可知，that引导宾语从句，build是从句谓语，根据句意和下文的did可知，描述过去发生的事情，用一般过去时，故填built。
第四部分 写作(共两节; 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华, 上周五你所在的1班和7班举行了篮球比赛。请你给学校英语报写一篇报道, 要点如下: 1. 篮球比赛的时间、地点； 2. 比赛的精彩瞬间；3. 比赛的意义。
注意: 1. 词数 100 词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节, 使文章连贯。
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【答案】Last Friday afternoon witnessed an intense basketball match between Class 7 and my class on the school basketball court.
It was an extraordinary experience and something I will never forget. In the first half, my class was 10 points behind. Exhausted as the players were, they never gave up. As time went by, the score came to 66:67. During the last seconds, my classmate Wang Xin caught the ball, turning swiftly to get rid of the opponent and with a beautiful slam dunk, the ball fell into the basket. Everyone was on their feet, cheering. I was also caught up in the excitement and cheered so hard that I thought my lungs would burst.
Not only did the basketball match reduce us students’ pressure, but also taught us the importance of teamwork. I’m looking forward to activities like this next time.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给学校英语报写一篇报道，介绍上周五1班和7班进行篮球比赛。
【详解】1.词汇积累
见证：witness→see
疲惫的：exhausted→tired out
（时间）流逝：go by→passed
摆脱：get rid of→cast off
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Last Friday afternoon witnessed an intense basketball match between Class 7 and my class on the school basketball court.
拓展句：Last Friday afternoon witnessed an intense basketball match which took place between Class 7 and my class on the school basketball court.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Exhausted as the players were, they never gave up.（运用了倒装句式）
【高分句型2】I was also caught up in the excitement and cheered so hard that I thought my lungs would burst.（运用了so.. that...引导状语从句）
【高分句型3】Not only did the basketball match reduce us students’ pressure, but also taught us the importance of teamwork.（运用了部分倒装）
第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Miss Baugh taught seventh-grade social studies. She was the kind of teacher that just about everyone has had at least once: Scary. Her reputation was not unlike that of Dracula. Miss Baugh allowed no nonsense (胡言乱语). She drilled us and taught us to take school seriously. She also introduced to us the concept of “extra credit” for a correct response to a random question — and a frown for an incorrect one. Miss Baugh had been teaching for a long time and knew how to frighten even the naughty boys in the back row, including me. She managed to scare us all.
But I also had a life outside of school and had just discovered cheap prank (恶作剧) pieces — an ink bottle painted to look as though it had overturned, and a piece of shiny black metal shaped like a puddle of ink.
Of all the people I could have pranked, I chose Miss Baugh somehow. At the beginning of the class, before she’d returned to her classroom, I dared to approach her desk. I opened her grade book and placed the bottle and the black metal on one of the pages, proudly noting that it truly did look like spilled ink! Then I went to my desk and waited for the fun.
I wasn’t disappointed. When Miss Baugh saw the items, she let out a little cry and looked for something to wipe up the ink with. The prank had succeeded the way beyond my expectations. But immediately she discovered that it was just a piece of black metal. She picked up the “puddle”, then the bottle, and examined them. She looked up with eyes sweeping the classroom with a deadly stare. Some of my classmates who had seen me set up the fake spill carefully avoided looking at me, so as not to give me away. Then came the unavoidable question: “Who did this ”
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。
After a few violent beats in my heart, I slowly raised my hand.
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Miss Baugh was as strict as before, but something changed in me.
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【答案】 After a few violent beats in my heart, I slowly raised my hand. Miss Baugh fixed me with a stare that struck terror in my heart. The whole classroom fell into a dead silence. I thought a storm of criticism was coming, but unexpectedly, she just laughed. “Well, it certainly fooled me!” she said, with a satisfied expression spreading across her face. She returned the prank pieces to me, and for a few seconds a sweet little old lady appeared right where Miss Baugh stood.
Miss Baugh was as strict as before, but something changed in me. She continued to lead us in our social studies with her serious attitude. I didn’t prank others any longer and was more focused on my study. And she became a good teacher worthy of respect in my heart just because I glimpsed that Miss Baugh had a warm human being beneath her stern face. That may have been the most enduring “extra credit” I received in seventh-grade social studies.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在七年级的时候，因为Baugh老师非常严厉，所以作者想出一个恶作剧来捉弄Baugh老师的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①第一段首句内容“我的心剧烈地跳动了几下，我慢慢地举起了手。”可知，第一段可描写作者承认是自己捉弄了Baugh老师后发生的事情。
②由第二段首句内容“Baugh老师还是像以前一样严厉，但我有些改变了。”可知，第二段可描写Baugh老师对作者的影响和作者自己的改变。
2.续写线索：承认错误——老师的反应——继续严格要求学生——作者的改变——个人感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①归还：return/give back
②出现：appear/turn up
③继续：continue/go on/keep
情绪类
①出乎意料地：unexpectedly/cap the climax
②满意的：satisfied/pleasant
【点睛】[高分句型1].I thought a storm of criticism was coming, but unexpectedly, she just laughed.(运用了省略that的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] And she became a good teacher worthy of respect in my heart just because I glimpsed that Miss Baugh had a warm human being beneath her stern face. (运用了because引导原因状语从句及that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型3] That may have been the most enduring “extra credit” I received in seventh-grade social studies.(运用了省略关系代词的定语从句)凉山州2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试
英语
全卷共8页, 满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
注意事项:
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、座位号、准考证号用0.5毫米的黑色签字笔填写在答题卡上, 并检查条形码粘贴是否正确。
2. 选择题使用2B铅笔涂在答题卡对应题目标号的位置上; 非选择题用0.5毫米黑色签字笔书写在答题卡的对应框内, 超出答题区域书写的答案无效; 在草稿纸、试卷上答题无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将答题卡收回。
第Ⅰ卷 选择题(共 95分)
第一部分 听力测试(共两节, 满分30分)
做题时, 先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后, 你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节(共5小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题, 从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项, 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. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A panda. B. A female. C. A blogger.
2. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Which movie does the man prefer
A. Lost in the Stars. B. Never Say Never. C. Chang’an.
3. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Where is Mr. Williams now probably
A. In his office. B. In the boss’s office. C. In the meeting room.
4. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
When will the speakers give Eric a party
A. This Thursday. B. Next Friday. C. This Friday.
5. 【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
Why does the woman call the man
A. To put off an appointment. B. To make an apology. C. To cancel a flight.
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。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
6. How long is the woman going to stay at the hotel
A. 2 nights. B. 3 nights. C. 4 nights.
7 Why are the prices for the two double rooms different
A. They have different views.
B. They are different in sizes.
C. They are of different shapes.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
8. What is the woman doing
A. Breaking the glass.
B. Jumping out of a wheelchair.
C. Watching a video.
9. Who wanted to destroy Mona Lisa
A. A security officer. B. An old lady. C. A crazy man.
10. What’s the result of the incident
A. Mona Lisa is well protected.
B. Mona Lisa was destroyed by roses.
C. Mona Lisa was dirtied by the cake.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Workmates. C. Classmates.
12. Why should the speakers arrive early
A. To avoid the traffic accident.
B. To prepare for a presentation.
C. To have lunch in the cafeteria.
13. When will the speakers leave for the conference
A. At 11:00 am. B. At 12:00 pm. C. At 2:00 pm.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
14. What is the purpose of the tool
A. To restore blind people’s vision.
B. To give blind people perfect vision.
C. To prevent blindness from happening.
15. What is in the glasses
A. A computer chip. B. A video camera. C. A special pen.
16. What does the man say about the tool
A. Its working process is very fast.
B. It can help people who are born blind.
C. The glasses send pictures to people’s eyes.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。【此处可播放相关音频，请去附件查看】
17. When did Helen become deaf and blind
A. In 1880. B. In 1882. C. In 1887.
18. How did Helen lean to say
A. Miss Sullivan told her.
B. Miss Sullivan sat next to her.
C. Miss Sullivan spelled words in her hand.
19. Which is Helen’s most famous book
A. Braille. B. The Story of My Life. C. Three Days to See.
20. What’s the passage mainly about
A. Helen’s achievement. B. Helen’s difficulty. C. Helen’s life.
第二部分阅读理解(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节(共15小题; 每小题2.5分, 满分37.5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中, 选出最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
Clothes Upcycling (升级改造) Contest 2024
Are you passionate about fashion and the environment Do you have a creative mind and want to make a positive impact on the planet Then we have a contest for you!
We are excited to launch the Love Your Chelmsford Upcycling Clothes Contest for secondary school ages(11-18 years), to promote extending the life of our clothes and save them from going to landfills! Upcycling clothes has many benefits including reducing the impact of buying new on natural resources and reducing your carbon footprint.
You have to create clothes from used materials, and transform them into something new and exciting. Each applicant can be one individual person or one group. Applicants can apply multiple times, but only be qualified to win with one submission (提交).
How to Participate:
To enter, you must be a resident of Chelmsford and aged 11-18. We will require a before and after picture of your shoes or clothes upcycling project along with a description of the materials and techniques that you used to create your masterpiece (作品). Please send your submission to loveyourchelmsford@chelmsford.gov.uk by June 30, 2024.
Recommended:
Show the creation process of your masterpiece and share where everything came from.
Prizes:
*Up to 100 applicants will have the option to be listed on our website to sell their upcycled work.
*The most impressive upcycled masterpiece will win a 100 Gift Voucher (礼品券) to shop at Glass Onion, plus there are 5 runner-up prizes of a 183-piece sewing kit.
21. What do we know about the contest
A. Group work will not be accepted.
B. The participants can apply more than once.
C. One participant can win more than one prize.
D. Winning pieces will be selected on June 30, 2024.
22. What do the participants have to provide along with their work
A. A picture of the remaining materials. B. A list of tools involved.
C. A description of the techniques used. D. A video of the making process.
23. What will the first prize winner get
A. A 100 Gift Voucher. B. An amount of cash.
C. A free trip to Glass Onion. D. A 183-piece sewing kit.
B
It was between Covid lockdowns in 2020. My daughter was struggling to care about online schooling. As a distraction, I suggested a driving lesson in my old car. She had her L-plates (临时驾驶许可证) but was unwilling at first because she has never been a fan of not being able to master something quickly.
Teaching a child to drive requires patience and a calm voice. After a week of car park driving, I told her to hit the road. During the second week of driving lessons, she mastered turning and finally remembered to take the handbrake (手刹) off before speeding up. By the third week, her fear had gone. She even wanted the radio on while driving. I told her she had to reach 10 hours without incident and then she could listen to my choice of music.
Each day, we’d drive for hours. It reminded me of all those trips when she was in the passenger seat and conversation would flow. Sitting side by side, she’d tell me many things. Now it was my turn to talk.
For the past year, we’d lived through hundreds of days of restrictions. With my daughter learning to drive came laughter. The more she drove, the more she loved to drive. In all those hours of watching my daughter learn something, and revel in it, I’d handed her the reins (控制权).
My daughter has booked her driving test. I’ll miss the hours we’ve spent, sitting side by side, learning something new about each other.
24. Why was the daughter unwilling to drive at first
A. She felt driving was unsafe.
B. She disliked the slow leaning process.
C. She wanted to spend more time reading.
D. She had fallen behind with her schooling.
25 When could the daughter listen to the radio while driving
A. Until she could drive around in circles.
B. Until she could make turns while driving.
C. Until she could drive for 10 hours without any difficulties.
D. Until she could take the handbrake off before speeding up.
26. What does the underlined words “revel in” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Take part in. B. Take pleasure in.
C. Believe in. D. Give in.
27. Which would be the best title for this text
A. My Daughter’s Driving Started B. My Daughter Passed Her Test
C. The Love for Our Old Car Mattered D. Driving Lessons Brought Us Closer
C
Beginning construction in 1632 the Taj Mahal is located in this city of Agra. It is considered one of the most beautiful sites in the world. In fact, it was named one of the new seven wonders of the world.
But it could become more difficult to see and to glimpse this glorious site because of pollution. It’s an unhealthy, even hazardous (危险的) problem for parts of India. Delhi, Kolkata, and Mumbai were among the 10 most polluted cities on earth this week, according to a Swiss company called IQAir.
CNN’s Michael Holmes explains what it all means. India’s iconic monument almost lost in the smog in the city of Agra. We are facing difficulty in taking pictures of Taj Mahal due to pollution. The Taj Mahal is not clearly visible. Every year, when the temperatures drop and farmers burn their fields, the air turns toxic (有毒的) in many Indian cities.
Delhi is notoriously (声名狼藉) ranked among the world’s most polluted cities. And the current air quality there has once again reached hazardous conditions, forcing primary schools to temporarily close and many people to work from home or just stay indoors altogether. The problem is so serious. A recent air quality life index report says poor air quality could shorten an average Indian’s life expectancy by more than five years, if World Health Organization guidelines on controlling pollution aren’t met. And it’s even affecting one of the country’s favorite pastimes.
India is currently hosting the Cricket World Cup with Bangladesh set to play Sri Lanka in a match in Delhi. But the air quality is so poor. Some players are wearing masks and both teams have canceled training sessions. The coach of Bangladesh’s team says the conditions have not been ideal.
28. Which is the least polluted city according to the text
A. Agra. B. Mumbai. C. Delhi. D. Kolkata.
29. What caused the air pollution in many Indian cities
A. Forest fires and farmers’ burning. B. Low temperature and forest fires.
C. Global warming and low temperature. D. Low temperature and farmers’ burning.
30. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Taj Mahal is one of the most beautiful scenic spots.
B. All schools were forced to close in many Indian cities.
C. Indians may have a shorter lifespan if no measures are taken.
D. In the Cricket World Cup, India is set to play Bangladesh in a match.
31. What does the author want to convey in the passage
A. To reveal the real cause for air pollution.
B To express concern for the athletes in the match.
C. To prove the Taj Mahal has lost its charm in smog.
D. To show the impact of air pollution in India on all sides.
D
The Olympic Games are old and so are the fans. The median age (中位年龄) of American viewers of the games in Barcelona in 1992 was 39. That increased to 53 for the Rio de Janeiro games of 2016. Overall viewing figures are sinking, too. At the most recent games in Tokyo in 2021, they were a third lower than in 2008.
Thomas Bach, president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has admitted that the games risk losing connection. To keep connected with society, the Olympics are expanding, adding what Mr Bach described as “youth-based” sports. In Tokyo, climbing, skateboarding and surfing were put on the schedule. In Paris this year, breakdancing will feature for the first time. Undoubtedly the youth will be excited. But if Mr. Bach wants the Olympics to become more relevant to more people, the best idea would be to include e-sports.
So far the IOC has approached e-sports like an uncool dad. An inaugural (首次的) Olympic E-sports Week took place in Singapore in June. But the choice of events puzzled fans. The archery game, for instance, had been downloaded only 100 times before the tournament was announced. The most recognisable event, ”Just Dance“, is not considered an e-sport by fans. The experiment resulted in widespread doubt. Peak viewership was only more than 22,000.
E-sports command a huge audience. Attracting a big audience matters for the Olympics, which have seen the costs of infrastructure (基础设施) in recent years. The inclusion of e-sports would add income from media rights and sponsorship. Besides, the IOC has other reasons for changing its stand. For one, e-sports may bring Olympic glory to a more diverse group of countries and just like traditional sports, it can show three of the Olympic values: excellence, friendship and respect.
32. What can we know from Paragraph 1
A. The viewing number of the Olympics is reducing.
B. The Olympic Games are always popular in America.
C. The IOC didn’t realize the problems of the Olympics.
D. The median age of Olympic viewers remained the same.
33. How do the Olympics keep connected with society
A. By focusing on more popular and contemporary events.
B. By adding more sports attracting the younger generation.
C. By cutting down the number of traditional sports in the Games.
D. By hosting the Olympics in more countries with diverse cultures.
34. What was viewers’ attitude toward the inaugural Olympic E-sports Week
A. Unclear. B. Satisfied. C. Tolerant. D. Uninterested.
35. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. Differences between traditional sports and e-sports.
B. Advantages of culturally diverse nations in e-sports.
C. Potential benefits of including e-sports in the Olympics.
D. Suggestions on building a safe gaming environment for e-sports.
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。
Four Most Important Eye Expressions
The language of our eyes is one of the most powerful and useful tools of non-verbal(非语言的)communication. ___36___. The following are four most important eye expressions that we see every day.
1. ___37___
Researchers have long noticed that a sincere smile starts with our eyes. When we are sincerely happy, the skin around the corners of our eyes wrinkles(起皱纹). But a social, polite smile touches only our lips(嘴唇). The smile you are given is not in the eyes. For example, when a shop assistant smiles at you, offering help , you will immediately get the feeling that they are just trying to sell you something.
2. Shy eyes
People who avoid eye contact during a conversation are often considered as insincere. What does little or no eye contact mean then ___38___
3. Friendly eyes
When you are carrying on a conversation, looking the speaker straight in the eyes sends a clear message to him: ___39___. This is why so many public speaking experts advise keeping eye contact with the speaker.
4. “Shut” eyes
Covering the eyes for a long period of time sends a message that you are trying to block out something that you do not want to hear. For example, a man who is asked to work on the weekend may cover his eyes with his fingers as he answers, “No problem.” ___40___.
A. Empty eyes
B. Smiling eyes
C. Such behavior is seen with liars
D. You are listening to him carefully
E. Anything from shyness to nervousness
F. What his gestures are showing is that he is not happy about it at all
G. So it is important to learn how to read the body language of the eyes
第三部分 英语知识运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节完形填空(共15小题; 每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后各题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项, 并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
One spring morning many years ago, I had been searching for gold along Coho Creek in southeastern Alaska. Suddenly, no more than 20 paces away was a huge Alaskan timber wolf —caught in a(n) ___41___ .
From her appearance, I guessed she had been in the trap for several days, because her toe was swollen (肿了). “She needed ___42___ ”, I thought. But if I tried to free her immediately at that time, shed would turn ___43___ to me. Each time I moved closer, she would make a ___44___ growl (咆哮). How I wish I could ___45___ her trust.
Over the next few days, I talked ___46___ with her, throwing her some meat. Gradually, I kept walking closer, but beyond the ___47___ of her trap chain.
At dusk on the fifth day, I ___48___ her dinner. Suddenly, I saw a slight wagging(摆动)of her tail. When I moved within the length of her chain, she remained ___49___ .
The next morning, I slowly ___50___ my hand on the wolf’s injured leg. ___51___, she made no threatening move. I knew it was the ___52___ and I opened the trap, and the wolf pulled herself free.
My experience told me the wolf would ___53___ into the woods quickly. Instead, she crept toward me and sniffed my hands and arms. This went ___54___ everything I’d ever heard about timber wolves. Yet, strangely, it all seemed so ___55___ .
41.
A. hole B. trap C. disaster D. hunter
42.
A. encouragement B. escape C. support D. help
43.
A. aggressive B. thankful C. appreciative D. friendly
44.
A. lovely B. scared C. frightening D. impressive
45
A. win B. deserve C. preserve D. defeat
46.
A. strictly B. gently C. seriously D. precisely
47.
A. strength B. weight C. width D. length
48.
A. stretched B. surrounded C. delivered D. bought
49.
A. painful B. still C. crazy D. excited
50.
A. placed B. focused C. attached D. exposed
51.
A. Gradually B. Frequently C. Suddenly D. Unexpectedly
52.
A. occasion B. time C. chain D. emergency
53.
A. disappear B. look C. dive D. break
54.
A. on B. for C. against D. over
55.
A. distinguished B. unaware C. common D. natural
第II卷非选择题(共55分)
第二节(共10小题; 每小题1.5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面材料, 在空白处填入适当的内容(1个单词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
___56___ (sit) back in my seat, I can’t quite believe that I’m about to travel along the railway that many foreign experts ___57___ (claim) was ”impossible“. The train has been racing along ___58___ (steady) since it left Xining. All this time, the song ”Sky Railway” has been playing inside my head. The words “railways like ___59___ (mass) dragons are winding among the mountains” seem particularly vivid as I travel ___60___ the “roof of the world”.
I was one of the people ___61___ came from all parts of China to work on this railway. Taking years ___62___ (complete), the Qinghai-Tibet Railway is a record of all of our efforts to overcome ___63___ most difficult engineering challenges. How to protect the delicate ecosystem was among the top ___64___ (concern).
Now, thanks to so many workers’ efforts, the construction finished successfully. I am proud that we ____65____ (build) our “impossible” railway, and did so with the care that the environment deserves. It truly is an extraordinary “Sky Railway”.
第四部分 写作(共两节; 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
66. 假定你是李华, 上周五你所在的1班和7班举行了篮球比赛。请你给学校英语报写一篇报道, 要点如下: 1. 篮球比赛的时间、地点； 2. 比赛的精彩瞬间；3. 比赛的意义。
注意: 1. 词数 100 词左右；
2. 可适当增加细节, 使文章连贯。
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第二节(满分25分)
67. 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。
Miss Baugh taught seventh-grade social studies. She was the kind of teacher that just about everyone has had at least once: Scary. Her reputation was not unlike that of Dracula. Miss Baugh allowed no nonsense (胡言乱语). She drilled us and taught us to take school seriously. She also introduced to us the concept of “extra credit” for a correct response to a random question — and a frown for an incorrect one. Miss Baugh had been teaching for a long time and knew how to frighten even the naughty boys in the back row, including me. She managed to scare us all.
But I also had a life outside of school and had just discovered cheap prank (恶作剧) pieces — an ink bottle painted to look as though it had overturned, and a piece of shiny black metal shaped like a puddle of ink.
Of all the people I could have pranked, I chose Miss Baugh somehow. At the beginning of the class, before she’d returned to her classroom, I dared to approach her desk. I opened her grade book and placed the bottle and the black metal on one of the pages, proudly noting that it truly did look like spilled ink! Then I went to my desk and waited for the fun.
I wasn’t disappointed. When Miss Baugh saw the items, she let out a little cry and looked for something to wipe up the ink with. The prank had succeeded the way beyond my expectations. But immediately she discovered that it was just a piece of black metal. She picked up the “puddle”, then the bottle, and examined them. She looked up with eyes sweeping the classroom with a deadly stare. Some of my classmates who had seen me set up the fake spill carefully avoided looking at me, so as not to give me away. Then came the unavoidable question: “Who did this ”
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。
After a few violent beats in my heart, I slowly raised my hand.
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Miss Baugh was as strict as before, but something changed in me.
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