忻州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试
英语试题参考答案
听力部分录音材料
听力部分。该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：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。
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现在是听力试音时间。
M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you
W:Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I'd phone to find out a bit more.
M:Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for People from different countries. It's quite a new club—we have about 50 members at the moment, but we are growing all the time.
W:That sounds interesting. I'm British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I'm looking for ways to meet people. Er, what kinds of events do you organize
M:Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings.
W:Could you tell me something about the language evenings
M:Yes. Every day except Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages—you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings. Monday—Spanish;Tuesday—Italian;Wednesday— German;and Friday—French. On Thursday we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.
W:Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my French.
M:OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I'll send you the form and some
more information. If you join now, you can have the first month free.
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听力考试正式开始。
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请看听力部分第一节。
第一节
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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例如：现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。
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你将听到以下内容：
M:Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is
W:Yes, it's nine fifteen.
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你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。
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衬衫的价格为9镑15便士, 所以你选择C 项, 并将其标在试卷上。
现在, 你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。
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(Text 1)
W:So far, I've been to Canada, Japan and India. But I wish someday I could go to China.
M:It is really worth visiting.
(Text 2)
W:You couldn't imagine there were so many people at Bill's party.
M:It's really no surprise. He was very popular even when he was a child.
(Text 3)
W:Where will you and your family spend your summer vacation
M:We are arranging for a holiday to Europe. We will stay in Italy for three days, France for five days and Switzerland for two days.
(Text 4)
W:Congratulations!I hear you are going to join the army.
M:Thanks. But actually, it's my twin brother who's going to join the army. I am going to university. I wish to be a lawyer in the future.
(Text 5)
W:Hello, I'm calling about the apartment you advertised in the newspaper.
M:Two-bedroom or three-bedroom
W:No, the advertisement says one bedroom and one bathroom.
M:Oh, sorry. That's not available now.
第一节到此结束,
第二节
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。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。现在, 你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 6)
M:Guess what I'll be doing this summer
W:What
M:I'm going to work at the Riverside Hotel.
W:What exactly will you be doing
M:I'll be doing some small repairs inside and outside the hotel. I'll be cutting grass and taking
care of the flowers.
W:Sounds interesting. What's the pay
M:Well, uh. . . Fifteen dollars an hour, five hours a day, and Sunday off. W:That's good money. What are you going to do with the money
M:I'll pay for the textbooks for next term.
听下面一段对话, 回答第8和第9两个小题。现在, 你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 7)
W:The other day a salesman came to my house.
M:Oh, that's interesting. What was the salesman selling
W:A kitchen tool that can cut vegetables into all kinds of shapes.
M:How does the tool do it
W:I didn't know at first, so the salesman explained its functions to me for nearly two hours.
M:So the salesman wouldn't take "no"as an answer.
W:Right!Finally I bought something just so that he would leave.
M:Do you find it useful
W:The good thing is that the tool is pretty useful.
听下面一段对话, 回答第10至第12三个小题。现在, 你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。 (Text 8)
M:Hello, Milton Hotel Reservations. How may I assist you
W:Hi, I'm calling to make some changes to an existing reservation.
M:Certainly, do you have the reservation number
W:Sure, it's 219.
M:That's a reservation for Sally Morgan. Is that right
W:Yes, that's right. I'd like to change the check-in date to September 16th. M:Certainly. I can make that change for you. Is that the only change
W:No, the check-out date will also change to September 24th.
M: No problem. We will have you arrive on the 16th of September and leave on the 24th of September—altogether eight nights. Is there anything else
W:Yes. Instead of a courtyard room, I'd like a room with a view, preferably on an upper floor.
M:I can certainly change that for you but there will be a change in the room rate. The new rate is $199 per night, instead of the original $179.
W:That's OK. These are all the changes. Thank you very much.
M:You're welcome. Have a nice day!
听下面一段对话, 回答第13至第16四个小题。现在, 你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。 (Text 9)
W:Gordon, I'm going to Keswick in the Lake District this weekend.
M:Really
W:Yeah, there will be five people including me. Why don't you join us We're getting to Keswick on Friday. Then we're going to go boating on Saturday. And on Sunday, we're going to do some shopping. Then I will take some time to visit my aunt Lucy.
M:You're not going to camp, are you Isn't it a bit cold
W:No, we're not. It is a bit cold. We will stay in a country hotel. It's not like five-star hotels or anything. But it's really comfortable.
M:Hmm, sounds interesting. You know, it's the boating that I don't like.
W:Well, what are you going to do this weekend
M:Sit on my sofa at the weekend and watch TV. You know I haven't watched TV for a long time. And I think it will be a busy weekend.
W:I don't know how you can do that all the weekend, Gordon. I'd get bored.
M:I know, I know. But that's really what I want to do.
听下面一段独白, 回答第17至第20四个小题。现在, 你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 10)
W:Hello, everyone. Id like to make a brief introduction to the British Library, which is the national library of the United Kingdom. The British Library was founded in 1973 and is one of the world's greatest libraries. The library opens to the public from Monday to Saturday, except for public holidays. It has newspapers, popular publications as well as letters of historical value. The library's collection has maps, photographs, art prints, movies, sound recordings and musical instruments. All together, it has more than 150 million items in its collection. It includes around 14 million books, along with plenty of handwritten and historical items dating back as far as 2000 BC. It also has a wide collection of stamps of the world which are on show for visitors. The library also offers other events like music and discussion. The library is open to everyone who needs to use its collections. Anyone with an ID card who wishes to carry out research can apply for a reader Pass;they are required to provide proof of address for security purposes.
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现在, 你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
听力部分到此结束。
试题答案
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21—23 CDA 24—27 CABD 28—31 DBBD 32—35 DABC
36—40 EFAGC
41—45 CADCB 46—50 AABCD 51—55 BCADB
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61. and 62. featuring 63. to attend 64. messages 65. global
写作
第一节
参考范文：
Dear David,
I'm glad to hear from you. Now I recommend that you and your family travel to Xi'an in the winter holiday.
The reasons are as follows. Xi'an is famous for its Terracotta Warriors, which have become an international symbol of China's history. Being near the central part of China, Xi'an is a crossroads for many of the amazing Chinese cuisines. Restaurants in Xi'an range from Cantonese to Sichuan styles. Xi'an is also known for its ancient and well preserved city walls. Many tourists enjoy walking on sections of the walls, but another option is to bike on the city wall.
Hope you will have a breathtaking holiday in China!
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节
参考范文：
After hearing what his wife said about Paul, Arthur decided to give him a hand. Then he turned and rushed to keep up with Paul. Although being out of breath, Arthur explained what he wanted to do to Paul and encouraged him to continue to persist. Paul accepted his help. With Arthur's valuable advice and great support, Paul became confident and edited his own magazine for teens, named Super Irentor, which encouraged teens to make full use of their imagination and potential to make contribution to society.
One morning of next year's August, with the magazine he had edited in hand, Paul stood beside the news kiosk nervously to sell it. “You just need that tiny bit of patience, ”the kiosk owner comforted him. Together with the help of Arthur, Paul made great effort to introduce his magazine to the passers-by. Shortly after, many people were attracted by the beautiful cover of Paul's magazine and crowed around. Within two hours, all his magazines were sold out. Paul said thanks again and again to Arthur, “It is your persistence and abilities that matter a lot. ”Arthur patted Paul on his shoulder.忻州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试
英语试题
注意事项：
1. 答题前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂 黑。如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷. 上无效。
3. 考试结束后, 将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力(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。
例 ：How much is the shirt
A. 19. 15. B. 9. 18. C. 9. 15. 答案是 C。
1. Which country does the woman want to go to
A. China. B. India. C. Canada.
2. Why were there so many people at Bill's party
A. He is popular with children.
B. He has always been popular.
C. He had a surprising party.
3. How long will the man stay in France
A. Five days. B. Three days. C. Two days.
4. What does the man want to be in the future
A. A soldier. B. A lawyer. C. A teacher
5. Which apartment is the woman interested in
A. The three- bedroom one. B. The two-bedroom one. C. The one-bedroom one.
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. Where will the man work this summer
A. On a farm. B. In a flower shop. C. At a hotel.
7. How much is the man's pay a day
A. $75. B. $60. C. $15.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. What is the tool used for
A. Fishing B. Cutting. C, Washing
9. What does the woman think of the tool
A. Fashionable B. Expensive, C. Useful
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the woman make the call:
A. To make some changes of a reservation.
B. To ask about the room service.
C. To book a hotel room.
11. When will the woman leave the hotel
A. On September 24. B. On September 23. C. On September 16.
12. Which room does the woman want to choose
A. A room with a view.
B. A room with a courtyard.
C. A room with a basement.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. How many people will go to Keswick with the woman
A. 6. B. 5. C. 4.
14. When will the woman go boating
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
15. Where will the woman stay in Keswick
A. In a camp. B. In a five-star hotel. C. In a country hotel.
16. What will the man do on the weekend
A. Visit his aunt, B. Watch TV. C. Do some shopping.
听第10段材料, 回答第17至20题。
17. When was the British Library founded
A. In 1965. B. In 1937. C. In 1973
18. How many books does the British Library collect
A. About 4 million. B. About 14 million. C. About 40 million.
19. What do we know about the library in the specch
A. It has a wide collection of stamps.
B. It holds many concerts every year.
C. It is the oldest library in the world,
20. Why are people required to provide proof of address
A. For doing more research.
B. For security purposes.
C. For returning the books.
第二部分 阅读(共两节, 满分50分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分37. 5分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Bristol Old Vic
When the Theatre Royal(now Bristol Old Vic)was built, electricity hadn't been discovered. For over 250 years the people who have owned, worked inside and visited the theatre have kept records about their activity. These are kept safe at the University of Bristol Theatre Collection, and you'll discover a range of documents which record the history of the theatre, from its foundation in 1764 up until the present day, Here are some of them.
BEGINNING
In 1764 businessmen Alexander Edgar and Thomas Symons suggested building a new theatre between Baldwin Street and the back of Coopers' Hall in King Street. The estimated cost was 2,000 to be split among 40 subscribers, but the building work cost more than expected. Owning shares allowed them to influence decisions about the theatre.
SILVER TICKET
Each of the original Bristol Old Vic shareholders was given a silver ticket that promised sight of any performance held at the theatre. As the holders were clever businessmen. they insisted that the silver tickets could be loaned or traded. This enabled them to make some extra money but made it extremely difficult for the theatre managers to keep track of who was allowed to see shows for free.
250TH BIRTHDAY
In May 2016, the theatre celebrated its 250th birthday! As the oldest continuously- working theatre in the English-speaking world, it deserved a proper party, so Bristol-based Limbic Cincma was hired to create a film of the theatre's historical highlights which was projected (放映)onto the theatre itself.
21. Where can you find the three mentioned documents
A. At Baldwin Street.
B. At Coopers' Hall in King Street.
C. At the University of Bristol Theatre Collection.
D. At Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
22. How was the theatre's 250th birthday celebrated
A. By making a film projected in theatres across England.
B. By building Bristol-based Limbic Cinema.
C. By releasing silver ticket in memory of the birthday.
D. By creating a film about its history.
23. What's the purpose of the text
A. To introduce some information of Bristol Old Vic.
B. To change people's view on Bristol Old Vic.
C. To recommend a movie related to the theatre.
D. To compare the theatre and others.
B
For many runners, a marathon can often be a challenge-but sometimes what gets a runner through the tough 26. 2 miles is looking out into the crowd and seeing his or her loved one holding up a sign and shouting words of encouragement. For one mom, though, her loved one was a bit more hands-on.
While running the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon in Salt Lake City, Courtney Rich. a self-taught baker and mother of two, was beginning to run out of energy just yards from the end when she was suddenly joined by her 10-year-old daughter, Avery.
The touching moment, caught on video and posted on social media, shows Avery running to her mother's side to support her as she approached the end of the race. Rich's face lit up when Avery joined her and helped her cross the finish line.
Rich later said in the video's caption that being joined by her daughter to finish the race was "a moment I hope neither of us ever forget". Rich said that her daughter could tell she was struggling after a phone call near the end of the race. "She knew I had struggled the last few miles. "Rich said. "She saw tears in my eyes when I called on mile 24. ”
In the video, Rich's facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. Then. Rich and her daughter ran hand-in-hand to the finish line. “Nothing could have prepared me for the moment my 10-year-old daughter would jump out of the crowd and run with me to the finish line, "she said. When the race was done, the two hugged each other at the finish line. The video ends with a final caption. “And then she just held me. She held me. ”
In the past, the REVEL Big Cottonwood Marathon has had other memorable moments of mothers caring for their children. but perhaps not as hands-on as this one.
24. What happened to Rich when she was coming to the finish line
A. She fell down all of a sudden.
B. She was far behind others.
C. She felt herself struggling.
D. She was interrupted by Avery.
25. How did Avery react to the accident
A. She helped Rich run to the finish line.
B. She tried to call for help at once,
C. She ran the rest in place of Rich.
D. She shouted encouraging words to Rich.
26. How did Rich feel about Avery's response
A. Doubtful. B. Content. C. Concerned. D. Expected.
27. What can be the best title for the text
A. A Mother Would Never Give Up On Her Marathon Dream
B. A Mother Encouraged Her Daughter To Pursue Her Dream
C. A Daughter Got Involved In Her Mother's Race By Mistake
D. A Daughter Cheered For Her Mother By Joining In Her Race
C
A lunar crystal(水晶)was found in lunar basalt particles(玄武岩颗粒)collected from the moon in 2020 when the Chinese moon mission landed in Oceanus Procellarum, returning with more than 1. 7 kg of lunar samples delivered safely to the Earth.
The crystal found on the near side of the moon is giving scientists hope of providing limitless power for the world forever. It is made of material previously unknown to the scientific community and contains a key ingredient for the nuclear fusion(核聚变)process, a form of power generation that uses the same forces that fuel the sun and other stars. It is transparent and roughly the width of a single human hair, and it formed in a region of the moon where volcanoes were active around 1. 2 billion years ago.
One of the primary ingredients found in this crystal is helium-3( 氦 - 3 ) , which scientists believe may provide a stable fuel source for nuclear fusion reactors. The element is incredibly rare on the Earth, but it seems to be fairly common on the moon. China's next moon mission is expected to be carried out by Chang'e6 in 2024, which will attempt to collect the first samples from the far side of the moon, which never faces the Earth.
Although it is too early for scientists to have made financial estimates on such a fuel source, it will undoubtedly be extremely costly. There is, of course, the matter of bringing the crystals back from the moon, especially in large amounts that are needed to fuel fusion reactors.
Helium-3 produces significantly less radiation and nuclear waste than other elements. The current nuclear fusion process has raised serious safety concerns, and as a result, scientists have been searching for a way to create nuclear power from nuclear fusion. During the fusion process, radioactive waste is not produced, potentially making a securer and more efficient fuel source.
Around 25 tons of helium-3 could power the US for a year. Multiple private companies and countries with space agencies have signaled their intentions to mine the moon for helium-3, and this latest discovery could kick start the race.
28. What can we learn about the crystal
A. It is 1.7 centimeters wide.
B. It is made of previously familiar material.
C. It is commonly found on the Earth.
D. It is expected to power the Earth.
29. What will Chang'e6 try to do in the next moon mission
A. Collect up nuclear waste.
B. Take back the samples of lunar crystals.
C. Setup lunar nuclear fusion reactors.
D. Find out the elements of helium-3.
30. What is helium-3 as fuel expected to be like
A. It is low in cost. B. It is clean and safe.
C. It absorbs radiation. D. It produces no waste
31. What is the text mainly about
A. A struggling race to make crystals.
B. An undoubted discovery powering the US.
C. An efficient way to collect crystals from the moon.
D. A rare moon crystal discovered by Chinese scientists.
D
Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a Sphinx statue (狮身人面像) with a smiley face near the Hathor Temple, one of the country's best preserved ancient sites. The smiling Sphinx is much smaller than the famous Sphinx in Giza, which is 20 metres high. The stone work of art, believed to be a stylized representation of an ancient Roman emperor, was found inside a two-level tomb near the temple in southern Egypt.
Next to the beautifully and accurately carved Sphinx, researchers had found a Roman stone written in hieroglyph (象形文字). Once fully translated, the stone may unveil the identity of the sculpted ruler, who could be Emperor Claudius.
The smiling Sphinx is among a series of discoveries announced over the past few months. The country has uncovered major archaeological discoveries in recent months, primarily in the Saqqara cemetery ( 墓 地 ) south of Cairo as well as in Giza, home to the only surviving structure of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Recently, Egypt announced the discovery of a hidden nine-metre passage inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, which may lead to the actual burial room of pharaoh(法老)Khufu, or Cheops. Further south, in Luxor, archaeologists had discovered a 1, 800-year-old complete residential city from the Roman times.
Hathor Temple, about 500 kilometres south of the capital Cairo, was home to the Dendera Zodiac, a heavenly map which has been displayed at the Louvre in Paris for more than a century. Since Frenchman Sebastien Louis Saulnier took it out of the temple in 1922, Egypt has been attempting to get it back.
Some experts see such announcements as having more political and economic weight than scientific, as Egypt is counting on tourism to revive its vital tourism industry in a severe economic crisis. The government aims to draw in 30 million tourists a year by 2028.
32. What do we know about the smiling Sphinx
A. Its owner was confirmed as an ancient Roman ruler.
B. It has been the best-preserved Sphinx till now.
C. It is as high as 20 metres like the Sphinx of Giza.
D. It was discovered close to the Hathor Temple.
33. What does the underlined word “unveil” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Reveal. B. Seek. C. Deny. D. Maintain.
34. What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about
A. The diversity of cultural relics in Egypt.
B. The discoveries made recently in Egypt.
C. The status of the Great Pyramid of Giza.
D. The new discovery about pharaoh Khufu.
35. What does Egypt expect most from the recent discoveries
A. Scientific progress. B. Political position. C. Economic advance. D. Cultural exchange.
第二节 (共5小题；每小题2. 5分, 满分12. 5分)
阅读下面短文, 从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余 选项。
Self-criticism (自我批评)is a mental habit of negatively analyzing and judging ourselves and our actions. If we don't find a way to overcome self-criticism, we won't be able to live a happy and satisfying life. 36 _______
Stop Negative Thoughts
Thought stopping is one of the best secrets of how to overcome self-criticism. Interrupting your thoughts helps you change how you think about yourself, thus, helping you feel better. 37.___________ However, with enough practice, you will make it.
38_________
Another strategy is to replace negative self-critical thoughts with positive realistic statements. For instance, if you set a goal, be realistic about it by giving yourself enough time to achieve it. In fact, having a constant desire to achieve immediate success can ruin your confidence.
Avoid Perfectionism
Another secret is to let go of the need to be perfect. It's all right to set high standards for yourself. 39 . In addition, desiring to be perfect in everything you pursue can prevent your progress.
Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
40.____________ However, it's important to note that comparing yourself to your peers, friends, or family can increase dissatisfaction and unhappiness. That said, the best tip on how to overcome self-criticism is to practice self-acceptance,
A. Be realistic
B. Focus on strengths
C. It's normal to feel like that everyone has a better life than you
D. Remember it's from your mistakes that you get to improve yourself
E. If you've been stuck in negative thoughts, here's what you need to do
F. It's important to note that changing your negative thought patterns can take time
G. However, falling short of your goals and expectations can make you feel worthless
第三部分 语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节 (共15小题；每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的 A、B、C, D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dressed in a kachhad. a traditional Nepalese clothes, Umesh Balal walked into his meetings at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference(COP28)on climate change in Dubai with a sense of determination.
Balal, who has physical disability, was there to publicly 41 inclusion of disability rights in the climate change conference—an aspect that he said has long been 42 by organizers of the world's largest annual meeting on climate issues.
As a student. Balal was 43 about science and involved himself in research on environmental science. Those were his first few interactions that 44 the climate related issues to him. Being from a mountainous region. Balal 45 more about how climate change had 46 people there, which led him to develop climate anxiety.
The more Balan 47 himself to climate science, the more he learned about the impact of climate change. People with more resources have better chances of 48 the climate crisis. But the less developed countries, for the 49 communities, usually don't have the same opportunities. which will push them further into the 50.
And it is even harder for people with 51 . Many people with disabilities in Nepal don't have 52 to proper education or opportunities for growth. As a result, they aren't able to advocate for their rights.
In an interview, Balan said, "53 , I am honored that I come from a supportive family, where I had a chance of good education which 54 me to grow in life. This is what I 55 for others, to change the way they live their lives. ”
41. A. control 42. A. ignored 43. A. anxious 44. A. sold 45. A. brought 46. A. affected 47. A. devoted 48. A. comparing with 49. A. warmer 50. A. confidence 51. A. rights 52. A. objection 53. A. Fortunately 54. A. forced 55. A. occupy B. achieve B. studied B. particular B. lent B. knew B. prepared B. changed B. coping with B. cleaner B. calmness B. disabilities B. attention B. Secretly B. ordered B. want C. support C. respected C. worried C. introduced C. complained C. organized C. limited C. differing from C. poorer C. honesty C. degrees C. access C. Similarly C. warned C. cheer D. measure D. issued D. curious D. awarded D. quarreled D. admitted D. helped D. resulting from D. quieter D. crisis D. advertisements D. gratitude D. Naturally D. allowed D. blame
第二节 (共10小题；每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文. 在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
An exhibition titled Symbiosis of the Chinese Zodiac (生肖) opened at the Tocumen International Airport in Panama on Dec 19 and would run until Jan 20.
Sally Huang, 56_________ Chinese Panamanian artist and a doctor of art from Beijing Normal University, presented thirteen paintings, 57_________ combined the freehand brushstrokes of traditional Chinese paintings with the beautiful colors of Latin America, and presented the zodiac animals. Also there were some sculptures(雕刻品)of zodiac animals 58 ___________ display, which were created by Chinese artist Zhang Yong, graduating from the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
The exhibition 59__________ (include)in the project Painting Our Canals(运河), which was sponsored by the Beijing Culture and Arts Fund this year. The Beijing Culture and Arts Fund is a nonprofit fund. 60 __________(found) by the Beijing Bureau of Culture and Tourism to provide support in the three major fields of stage art, cultural exchange. 61_________ the cultivation(培养) of art talents.
The lead institution applying for the project was Beijing Normal University, 62_________ (feature)a series of events themed on the canal culture in both China and Panama, also inviting artists from both countries 63 __________ (attend)the exhibition as well as hosting academic forums.
The opening ceremony was joined by representatives from both countries, such as the Chinese ambassador to Panama and the vice minister of culture in Panama.
The ambassador expressed some 64__________ (message)congratulating the artists in his speech, while emphasizing that China and Panama should work together to promote 65 ___________ (globe) peace and development.
第四部分 写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节 (满分15分)
假定你是李华, 你的外国朋友 David 今年寒假打算与家人一起来中国游玩。他在邮件中 请你推荐一个富有中国传统文化元素的城市。请你给他回一封邮件, 内容包括：
1. 你的推荐；
2. 推荐的理由。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear David,
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分25分)
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。
Paul's old clock was supposed to wake him up at six in the morning of August tenth. but. unfortunately, the hour hand stopped in the early hours again. Instead. Paul was awoken by the noisy breakfast-table talk of the Stephen brothers next door.
“Now, I've won the National Poetry Creative Award!”the older brother shouted loudly. “You have to do the housework for the coming whole week!”
“Okay, ”the younger responded unwillingly.
Paul rushed down the stairs of his apartment to the news kiosk(报刊亭)by the street in his pajamas. Among the crowd of the seven o'clock Los Angeles, he was unique, in a funny manner, like a clown escaped from a circus group. Despite that, he caught the eyes of nobody. He threw a few coins into the glass jar and then grabbed the newspaper from the old kiosk owner. His behavior didn't frighten the old woman-he was the most loyal customer of her storc for the past few years.
Paul liked to invent something, and he was fond of literature and had been dreaming of becoming an editor. He skimmed through the annual nomination(提名)on the front page of the newspaper, the brightness in his eyes turned less bright as he moved down the list of names, which eventually faded when he reached the end. He lifted his sight from the newspaper and started staring at the kiosk owner dully(无精打采地), an expression similar to that when he arrived. The old woman sighed—she was so accustomed to this lifeless look on his face but had prayed to see something new every August.
“Bad luck”, with this, Paul slid away rapidly. When approaching the corner of the street, he narrowly knocked down an old gentleman, the kiosk owner's husband, Arthur, who once was a chief editor of a local famous magazine and now he was retired.
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 hearing what his wife said about Paul, Arthur decided to give him a hand.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________One morning of next year's August, with the magazine he had edited in hand, Paul stood beside the news kiosk nervously to sell it.
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