桂林市2023~2024学年度上学期期末质量检测
高二英语
(考试用时120分钟，满分150分)
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Attend a wedding. B. See a movie. C. Play with Lucy.
2. What kind of music does the man like better
A. Light music. B. Pop music. C. Underground music.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the hospital. B. In the office. C. In the drugstore.
4. What time does the plane take off
A. At 7:30 a. m. B. At 8:00 a. m. C. At 10:00 a. m.
5. What do the speakers think of the final exam
A. Difficult. B. Just so-so. C. Easy.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. For what does the woman call the hotel
A. Changing a reservation. B. Making an invitation. C. Confirming a reservation.
7. When does the woman intend to go to the hotel
A. On November 4th. B. On November 5th. C. On November 6th.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man’s first suggestion
A. Renting an apartment. B. Making some rules. C. Talking with her roommates.
9. What is the relationship between the man and the woman
A. Workmates. B. Friends. C. Teacher and student.
10. Why does the man prefer to live in the dormitory
A. It’s convenient to go to class.
B. His roommates are friendly.
C. It’s expensive to rent an apartment.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman’s strength
A. She’s good at typing.
B. She is confident at work.
C. She’s easy to get along with.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She has a lot of work experience.
B. She graduated from college last year.
C. She worked for her last company for less than a year.
13. What does the woman expect to do in five years
A. Be promoted. B. Get a good salary. C. Do what she likes.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14 What’s the feeling of the woman at first
A. Annoyed. B. Worried. C. Hungry.
15. Where do the speakers plan to go
A. To a restaurant. B. To a train station. C. To a store.
16. What will the woman probably do next
A. Drive the car. B. Have a meal. C. Take a rest.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Benjamin McEvoy do in his third year at University of Oxford
A. He often changed his mind.
B. He seldom said anything in class.
C. He frequently went to lectures available.
18. How many learning methods did Benjamin McEvoy share
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
19. What is Benjamin McEvoy’s second learning method
A. Being an active student. B. Studying in small blocks. C. Going to lectures.
20. Who might the speaker be
A. A host. B. A student. C. A teacher.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共11小题;每小题2.5分，满分27.5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。
A
The 2024 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreigners across the Globe—Calligraphy and Painting Challenge has been officially announced.
This competition invites painting, calligraphy, and Chinese language enthusiasts from all around the world to take part in this exciting event.
Participants are encouraged to submit their creative themes for the contest, with the theme selection process being determined through public nominations.
If you’re interested, feel free to submit the theme that you believe fits best with the requirements of the competition.
Here are the requirements:
Who Can Apply
The call for creative themes for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge is open to any Chinese language enthusiasts worldwide, with no limit to age or nationality.
Submission Dates
Submissions will be accepted from June 15, 2024, to 12:00 PM on June 30, 2024(Beijing Time.)
Announcement Date
The selected theme for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge will be announced on July 1, 2024, which also marks the official start date of the submission period for works under the selected theme.
Submission Methods
Participants can send their theme and related information to chinesebridge@. “Chinese Bridge” also accepts direct messages on its official account on Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and Weibo.
1. Who can be invited to the competition
A. Tom who is crazy about Spanish.
B. Sandy who is creative in writing.
C. Lucy whose nationality is Chinese.
D. Bill who loves Chinese and calligraphy.
2. On which of the following dates can the participants submit their works
A. June 12, 2024. B. July 1, 2024.
C. June 20, 2024. D. July 15, 2024.
3. What is the purpose of the text
A. To build a competition organization.
B To provide information about a competition.
C. To announce the opening of a competition.
D. To collect creative themes for a competition.
【答案】1. D 2. C 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍的是2024年的“汉语桥”全球外国人汉语能力大赛活动的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Who Can Apply部分中“The call for creative themes for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge is open to any Chinese language enthusiasts worldwide, with no limit to age or nationality.(本次书画挑战赛面向世界各地的汉语爱好者征集创作主题，不限年龄和国籍。)”可知，本次活动面向世界各地的汉语爱好者征集创作主题，不限年龄和国籍。D选项“Bill who loves Chinese and calligraphy.(喜欢中文和书法的Bill)”符合参赛的要求。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Submission Dates部分中“Submissions will be accepted from June 15, 2024, to 12:00 PM on June 30, 2024(Beijing Time.)(报名时间为2024年6月15日至2024年6月30日12:00(北京时间)。)”可知，报名时间为2024年6月15日至2024年6月30日12:00(北京时间)，C选项2024年6月20日在报名时间之内，符合要求。故选C。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The 2024 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreigners across the Globe—Calligraphy and Painting Challenge has been officially announced.( 2024年“汉语桥”世界外国人汉语比赛-书画挑战赛正式揭晓。)”以及第四段“If you’re interested, feel free to submit the theme that you believe fits best with the requirements of the competition.(如果你感兴趣，请随意提交你认为最符合竞赛要求的主题。)”可知，文章的目的是提供有关于“汉语桥”比赛的相关信息。故选B。
B
The Beatles have released the last song they recorded. The song is titled “Now and Then”. It was written by John Lennon in 1977. He sang it at the piano and recorded it in 1979 at his home. The other Beatles added to the track over the years. Recording engineers used AI technology to bring the song to life, resulting in a sound like the four Beatles recorded it together in a studio. The song has been released as a double-A side single. The flip side of the record is a new mix of the band’s first single “Love Me Do”. This was first released in 1962. “Now and Then” will also be the final track on a new edition of the Beatles’ legendary greatest hits “blue” album. This is a collection of their classics from 1967-1970.
Beatles member Paul McCartney spoke to reporters about the new song. He said, “It’s quite emotional. And we all play on it. It’s a genuine Beatles recording.” He spoke about his excitement at being able to release a new song, saying, “In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music, and to release a new song the public haven’t heard, I think it’s an exciting thing.” McCartney was also excited about hearing John Lennon’s voice. He said it was “crystal clear”. Lennon was shot dead by a fan outside his New York home in 1980. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said recording the song was, “the closest we’ll ever come to having [John Lennon] back in the room”. He said it was, “very emotional for all of us”.
4. What can be learned about “Now and Then”
A. It was first released in 1962.
B. It was a song created by John Lennon in 1979.
C. The four Beatles didn’t actually record it together.
D. It was AI technology that helped to write the song.
5. Why was Paul McCartney excited when interviewed by reporters
A. Because the song was emotional.
B. Because he could play on a new song.
C. Because John Lennon came back in the room.
D. Because the band could release a new song that people hadn’t heard before.
6. Who is John Lennon
A. The Beatles singer. B. The Beatles engineer.
C. The Beatles drummer. D. The Beatles manager.
7. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A news website. B. A travel blog.
C. A science fiction. D. A nature magazine.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇网站新闻报道。文章讲述的是披头士乐队发布约翰·列侬创作的最后一首歌《Now and Then》，其他成员为其添加音轨并利用人工智能技术呈现出四人录制效果。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“The song is titled “Now and Then”. It was written by John Lennon in 1977. He sang it at the piano and recorded it in 1979 at his home. The other Beatles added to the track over the years. (这首歌名为《Now and Then》。它是由约翰·列侬于1977年创作的，他在钢琴上演唱并于1979年在家中录制下来。其他披头士乐队成员在多年后为这首歌添加了音轨。)”可知，Now and Then起初是由约翰·列侬于1977年创作的，其他披头士乐队成员在多年后为这首歌添加了音轨，即实际上，披头士四人并没有一起录制这首歌。故选C。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Beatles member Paul McCartney spoke to reporters about the new song. He said, “It’s quite emotional. And we all play on it. It’s a genuine Beatles recording.” He spoke about his excitement at being able to release a new song, saying, “In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music, and to release a new song the public haven’t heard, I think it’s an exciting thing.” (披头士成员Paul McCartney对记者谈到了这首新歌。他说：“这是非常感人的。我们都在其中演奏。这是一个真正的披头士录音。”他谈到了他能够发布一首新歌的兴奋之情，他说：“到2023年，我们仍在创作披头士音乐，并发布了公众尚未听过的新歌，我觉得这是一件令人兴奋的事情。”)”可知，Paul McCartney在接受记者采访时很兴奋的原因是乐队发布了公众尚未听过的新歌。故选D。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段中“McCartney was also excited about hearing John Lennon’s voice. He said it was “crystal clear”. (McCartney还对听到John Lennon的声音感到兴奋。他说声音“清晰明亮”。)”可知，在新的歌曲中McCartney能够听到John Lennon的声音，其声音清晰明亮；由此推知，John Lennon是乐队的歌手。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。通读全文，披头士乐队发布约翰·列侬创作的最后一首歌《Now and Then》，其他成员为其添加音轨并利用人工智能技术呈现出四人录制效果。该曲以双A单曲发行，蓝色专辑的最终曲目。Paul McCartney表示感人并对能听到约翰·列侬声音感到兴奋，乐队鼓手Ringo Starr 表示这是和列侬最接近的方式。结合选项，推断文章出自于一个网站的新闻。故选A。
C
Why do we find ugly animals so attractive And what makes odd-looking creatures so cute
Evolution plays a role. According to Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz, human attraction to infantile (婴儿的) features, such as big eyes, large heads and soft bodies, is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their children, guaranteeing the survival of their species. Strange-looking animals such as blobfish, pugs, aye-ayes and bulldogs all share these infantile qualities that cause an affectionate response among humans and an innate instinct to nurture and protect. And these infantile characteristics increase a person’s “protective behavior, attention and willingness to care” for the individual and reduce the “likelihood of aggression towards an infant”, says Marta Borgi, a researcher.
Ugly animals often have other value—some, like the blobfish or the naked mole rat, live in extreme environments that they have adapted to in remarkable ways. Scientists are keen to study these animals to understand whether their biology might provide fresh insights that could lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.
But while many ugly creatures are exquisitely adapted to their life in the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live in, they often still don’t get as much attention as more traditionally cute and cuddly animals. This can result in a bias (偏见) which leads to many of the less attractive species being overlooked in terms of research.
There are culture-led other factors that also drive our obsession (痴迷) with ugly-cute animals. “The ugly-cute thing is very fashionable,” says Rowena Packer, a lecturer of animal behavior. This is partly driven by social media, with many celebrities (名人) and influencers showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on Instagram, she says.
But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend. Vets are urging people not to choose a flat-faced dog breed, because they suffer from serious health problems. Pugs and French bulldogs which have been selectively bred experience breathing difficulties, repeated skin infections and eye diseases. So while goofy features such as bulging eyes and wrinkly faces may make us smile, we might want to reconsider our obsession with “ugly-cute” pets.
8. According to Konrad Lorenz, what features in animals are attractive to humans
A. Shiny colors. B. Big eyes and large heads.
C. Unusual body shapes. D. Soft fur and large faces.
9. What does the underlined word “overlooked” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Valued. B. Reconsidered. C. Ignored. D. Misunderstood.
10. How do social media drive people’s obsession with ugly-cute animals
A. By leading different cultures.
B. By showing off ugly animals’ behaviors.
C. By exposing many celebrities and influencers.
D. By publicizing widely known people’s ugly-cute pets.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. How ugly animals adapt to the wild. B. Why we like ugly-cute animals.
C. Why lovely animals attract humans. D. How we handle animals’ health problems.
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. D 11. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章解释了为何人们觉得外表奇特的动物可爱：因为它们触发了人类照顾幼崽的本能，同时强调了对丑萌动物过度喜爱可能带来的动物福利问题，并指出社交媒体在这一趋势中的作用。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“According to Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz, human attraction to infantile (婴儿的) features, such as big eyes, large heads and soft bodies, is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their offspring, guaranteeing the survival of their species.(根据奥地利动物学家康拉德·洛伦兹的说法，人类对婴儿特征的吸引力，如大眼睛、大脑袋和柔软的身体，是一种进化适应，有助于确保成年人照顾他们的后代，保证他们物种的生存)”可知，动物大眼睛和大头对人类有吸引力。故选B。
【9题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“But while many ugly creatures are exquisitely adapted to their life in the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live in, they often still don’t get as much attention as more traditionally cute and cuddly animals.(但是，尽管许多丑陋的生物都能很好地适应野外生活，并为它们所处的生态系统带来巨大的好处，但它们仍然没有像传统的可爱动物那样受到那么多的关注)”以及“This can result in a bias (偏见) which leads to many of the less attractive species being”可知，丑陋的生物没有像传统的可爱动物那样受到那么多的关注，因此这种偏见导致许多不那么有吸引力的物种在研究方面被忽视。故划线词意思是“忽视”。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段中“This is partly driven by social media, with many celebrities (名人) and influencers showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on Instagram, she says.(她说，这在一定程度上是由社交媒体推动的，许多名人和有影响力的人在Instagram上展示宠物哈巴狗和法国斗牛犬)”可知，社交媒体通过宣传广为人知的又丑又可爱的宠物推动人们对丑陋可爱的动物的痴迷的。故选D。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“Why do we find ugly animals so appealing And what makes odd-looking creatures so cute (为什么我们觉得丑陋的动物如此有吸引力？是什么让长相奇怪的生物如此可爱？)”结合文章解释了为何人们觉得外表奇特的动物可爱：因为它们触发了人类照顾幼崽的本能，同时强调了对丑萌动物过度喜爱可能带来的动物福利问题，并指出社交媒体在这一趋势中的作用。即这篇文章的主要内容是为什么我们喜欢又丑又可爱的动物。故选B。
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。
Have you ever looked in your food-waste bin ____12____ It’s estimated that families in the U. K. create more than six million tonnes of food waste each year. “Food waste” means food that could have been eaten but instead is thrown away. Apples, bananas, bread, potatoes and salad are the most common items that are binned.
With food prices rising, it’s a good time to become a “food-waste warrior”. Not only will it save money, but it is good for the environment. After all, growing, packaging and transporting food use a lot of Earth’s resources such as energy and water. ____13____ First, it’s a good idea to find out just how much food goes into your bin. Keep a diary and note down the foods that get chucked out most often—and why. Planning meals for the week with your family can save time and money. For instance, meat from a Sunday roast could go into sandwiches on Monday.
____14____ Weigh out pasta or rice you need before you cook it(there are portion sizes on the packet but they are for adults, so adjust them), and before you pile your plate, check how hungry you are so you don’t end up leaving food because you’re too full.
Your freezer is a good way to save food. Keep a sliced loaf in there; you can put frozen slices straight into the toaster. You can freeze leftovers in a sealed container for another day. ____15____ It’s hard to keep track of food that’s gone to the back of the fridge. You could label a shelf an “Eat me first” spot for anything that has been there for a while.
Finally, use your senses. Some U. K. supermarkets have taken “best before” dates off fruit and vegetables. ____16____ Ask an adult to help. Don’t forget to update your diary to see how much change you can make.
A. Cooking the correct portion size helps too.
B. However, heat defrosted leftovers thoroughly before eating.
C. Fruit that looks bad can be made into a juice for a Friday treat.
D. Potatoes and carrots, however, last a long time if kept in a cool, dark place.
E. Here are some simple tips that can help your family become food-waste warriors.
F. This is done to decide whether something is still fine to eat with your noses and eyes.
G. It may sound unpleasant but in fact it tells you how much food your family throws out.
【答案】12. G 13. E 14. A 15. B 16. F
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。为减少食品浪费，文章提出了一些方法和技巧来帮助人们节约食物。
【12题详解】
根据上文的“Have you ever looked in your food-waste bin (你看过你的食物垃圾桶吗 )”和下文的“It’s estimated that families in the U. K. create more than six million tonnes of food waste each year.(据估计，英国家庭每年制造的食物垃圾超过600万吨。)”可知，G项(这可能听起来令人不快，但实际上它告诉你你的家庭扔掉了多少食物。)承接上文，告诉人们通过查看家里的垃垃圾桶可以知道一家人浪费了多少食物，下文给出了英国全国家庭浪费食物的大体数字。故选G项。
【13题详解】
根据上文的“With food prices rising, it’s a good time to become a “food-waste warrior”. Not only will it save money, but it is good for the environment. After all, growing, packaging and transporting food use a lot of Earth’s resources such as energy and water.(随着食品价格的上涨，这是一个成为“与食物浪费作斗争的斗士”的好时机。它不仅会省钱，而且对环境有好处。毕竟，种植、包装和运输食物要消耗大量的地球资源，比如能源和水。)”可知，做一名“与食物浪费作斗争的斗士”有很多好处；根据下文的“First, it’s a good idea to find out just how much food goes into your bin. Keep a diary and note down the foods that get chucked out most often—and why. Planning meals for the week with your family can save time and money. For instance, meat from a Sunday roast could go into sandwiches on Monday.(首先，弄清楚有多少食物进了你的垃圾桶是个好主意。记日记，记下最常被扔掉的食物以及原因。和家人一起计划一周的膳食可以节省时间和金钱。例如，周日烤的肉可以放在周一的三明治里。)”可知，这里指出了做一名“与食物浪费作斗争的斗士”的具体做法。E项(这里有一些简单的建议，可以帮助你的家人成为一名“与食物浪费作斗争的斗士”。)承接上文，既然做一名“与食物浪费作斗争的斗士”有很多好处，那就要去做，引出下文的具体做法，故选E项。
【14题详解】
根据下文的“Weigh out pasta or rice you need before you cook it(there are portion sizes on the packet but they are for adults, so adjust them), and before you pile your plate, check how hungry you are so you don’t end up leaving food because you’re too full.(在烹饪之前称一下你需要的意大利面或米饭，包装上有分量说明，但这是给成年人的，所以要调整一下，在盘子上摞一堆食物之前，确认一下你有多饿，这样你就不会因为吃得太饱而把食物扔掉。)”可知，控制好要使用的食材的量是重要的，A项(烹饪正确份量的食物也有帮助。)能够概括本段内容，可以作为主题句，这是节约食物的做法，故选A项。
【15题详解】
根据上文的“You can freeze leftovers in a sealed container for another day. (你可以把剩饭剩菜放在密封的容器里再冷冻一天。)”和下文的“It’s hard to keep track of food that’s gone to the back of the fridge. You could label a shelf an “Eat me first” spot for anything that has been there for a while.(很难追踪那些被放到冰箱后面的食物。任何东西已经放在架子上一段时间了，你可以在架子上贴上“先吃我”的标签。)”可知，B项(然而，在吃之前，要彻底加热解冻剩菜。)承接上文，指出冷冻食物要先充分解冻后再食用，这是冰箱储存食物的第一个问题，下文接着谈论冰箱储存食物的第二个问题，即容易遗忘，故选B项。
【16题详解】
根据上文的“Finally, use your senses. Some U. K. supermarkets have taken “best before” dates off fruit and vegetables.(最后，运用你的感官。一些英国超市已经取消了水果和蔬菜的“最佳食用日期”。)”可知，使用感官来判断食物是否还能食用是重要的；根据下文的“Ask an adult to help. (找个成年人帮忙。)”可知，通过感官来判断食物是否还能食用需要有经验的成年人帮忙。F项(这样做是为了决定用鼻子和眼睛来判断某些东西是否可以吃。)承接上文，通过鼻子和眼睛来判断食物是否还能食用，若做不到应该找成年人帮忙，因此与下文连接通顺，故选F项。
第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分40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。
It was a chilly winter evening when I found myself stuck in an unfamiliar city. My car had broken down, and frustration was slowly replacing the initial ____17____ of my road trip. As I stood there on the sidewalk, feeling helpless, a stranger ____18____ me.
“Are you okay Do you need any help ” he asked with genuine concern in his eyes. Taken aback by his kindness, I managed to explain my situation. Without hesitation, he ____19____ to call a tow truck (拖车)for me and insisted on staying until help arrived. As we waited, we started a ____20____, and I learned he was a local resident named David.
David’s ____21____ went beyond what was expected. He offered me his coat to keep ____22____ and even invited me to a nearby café for a hot drink. Gratitude overwhelmed me as I ____23____ how lucky I was to have encountered such a compassionate (有同情心的) stranger.
During our conversation, David ____24____ stories of similar encounters he had with strangers who had helped him in the past. He believed in the power of kindness and its ____25____ to bring people together, regardless of their differences. When I saw his _____26_____ faith in humanity, my faith was also restored.
When the tow truck arrived and my car was being _____27_____, I thanked David from the bottom of my heart. He _____28_____ smiled and said, “We all need a little kindness in our lives. Pay it forward when you _____29_____ the chance.”
As I continued my journey after that _____30_____ encounter, a newfound sense of appreciation and awareness filled my heart. The kindness of strangers can truly _____31_____ in someone’s life, serving as a reminder that there is goodness in the world, waiting to be shared.
17
A. excitement B. anxiety C. curiosity D. helplessness
18.
A. attacked B. approached C. attracted D. blamed
19.
A. failed B. refused C. offered D. pretended
20.
A. conflict B. cooperation C. complaint D. conversation
21.
A instruction B. expectation C. health D. kindness
22.
A. soft B. fit C. warm D. full
23.
A. realized B. discovered C. glanced D. experienced
24.
A. shared B. heard C. created D. applied
25.
A. promise B. ability C. decision D. attempt
26.
A. cruel B. firm C. flexible D. constant
27.
A. damaged B. loaded C. fixed D. transported
28.
A. bitterly B. vividly C. merely D. hurriedly
29.
A. get B. miss C. remember D. understand
30.
A. eventual B. familiar C. similar D. unexpected
31.
A. make a donation B. make a breakthrough C. make a fortune D. make a difference
【答案】17. A 18. B 19. C 20. D 21. D 22. C 23. A 24. A 25. B 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述了作者在一个陌生城市遇到车坏了无助的情况下，一个陌生人David的善良和关心让作者感到感激和幸运。通过这次遭遇，作者对陌生人的善行有了更深的体会，体会到陌生人的善良可以在某人的生活中产生真正的影响，并提醒世界上仍然存在着善良。作者感到感激并意识到需要向他人传递善良。
17题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的车坏了，沮丧慢慢取代了我公路旅行最初的兴奋。A. excitement兴奋；B. anxiety焦虑；C. curiosity好奇心；D. helplessness无助。根据“of my road trip”可知，作者在公路旅行，但是作者的车坏了，因此沮丧取代了公路旅行带来的兴奋。故选A。
【18题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我站在人行道上，感到无助时，一个陌生人走近了我。A. attacked攻击；B. approached接近；C. attracted吸引；D. blamed责备。根据““Are you okay Do you need any help ””可知，陌生人走近作者，询问了作者的情况。故选B。
【19题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：毫不犹豫地，他提出给我打电话叫拖车，坚持等待帮助到来。A. failed失败；B. refused拒绝；C. offered提供；D. pretended假装。根据“call a tow truck (拖车) for me”可知，该陌生人毫不犹豫地主动打电话提出要为作者提供一辆拖车。故选C。
【20题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：等着的时候，我们聊了起来，我得知他是当地居民，名叫David。A. conflict冲突；B. cooperation合作；C. complaint抱怨；D. conversation对话。根据“I learned he was a local resident named David”可知，作者通过和这位陌生人聊天，得知他是当地居民。故选D。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：David的善良超出了人们的预料。A. instruction指示；B. expectation期望；C. health健康；D. kindness仁慈。根据“He offered me his coat to keep ____6____ and even invited me to a nearby café for a hot drink.”可知，David把他的外套给作者保暖，甚至邀请作者到附近的咖啡馆喝一杯热饮，由此可知，David的善良超出了人们的预料。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他把他的外套给我保暖，甚至邀请我到附近的咖啡馆喝一杯热饮。A. soft柔软的；B. fit适合的；C. warm温暖的；D. full满的。根据“He offered me his coat”可知，他把他的外套给作者保暖。故选C。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我意识到我是多么幸运，遇到了这样一个富有同情心的陌生人时，感激之情溢于言表。A. realized意识到；B. discovered发现；C. glanced瞥了一眼；D. experienced经历，体验。根据“how lucky I was to have encountered such a compassionate (有同情心的) stranger”可知，作者意识到自己是多么幸运，遇到了这样一个富有同情心的陌生人时，感激之情溢于言表。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在我们的谈话中，David分享了他与过去帮助过他的陌生人的类似遭遇。A. shared分享；B. heard听到；C. created创造；D. applied应用。根据“stories of similar encounters he had with strangers who had helped him in the past”可知，David分享了他过去也接受过陌生人帮助的故事。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他相信善良的力量，相信善良能让人们走到一起，不管他们之间有什么不同。A. promise承诺；B. ability能力；C. decision决定；D. attempt尝试。根据“to bring people together, regardless of their differences.”可知，David相信善良的力量，相信善良能让人们走到一起。故选B。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当我看到他对人性坚定的信念时，我的信心也恢复了。A. cruel残忍的；B. firm坚定的；C. flexible灵活的；D. constant恒定的。根据“faith in humanity”可知，作者看到了David对人性坚定的信念。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当拖车来了，我的车正在修理时，我从心底感谢大卫。A. damaged损坏；B. loaded装载；C. fixed修复；D. transported运输。根据“My car had broken down”可知，作者车坏了，因此当拖车来了，作者的车正在修理时。故选C。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他只是微笑着说：“在我们的生活中，我们都需要一点善意。当你有机会的时候，把爱传递出去。”A. bitterly苦涩地；B. vividly生动地；C. merely仅仅；D. hurriedly匆忙地。根据“I thanked David from the bottom of my heart.”以及后文“We all need a little kindness in our lives.”可知，当作者打心底感激David 的时候，他只是微笑着说在我们的生活中，我们都需要一点善意。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当你有机会的时候，把爱传递出去。A. get得到；B. miss错过；C. remember记住；D. understand理解。根据“the chance”可知，David认为当得到机会的时候，把爱传出去。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：在那次意外的邂逅后，当我继续我的旅程时，一种崭新的欣赏和意识充满了我的心。A. eventual最终的；B. familiar熟悉的；C. similar相似的；D. unexpected出乎意料的。根据“As I stood there on the sidewalk, feeling helpless, a stranger ____2____ me.”可知，当作者站在人行道上，感到无助时，一个陌生人走近了作者，作者与David是一次意外的邂逅。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：陌生人的善意可以对一个人的生活产生影响，提醒他世界上有美好的东西，等待着被分享。A. make a donation捐款；B. make a breakthrough取得突破；C. make a fortune发家致富；D. make a difference产生影响，有所作为。根据“a newfound sense of appreciation and awareness filled my heart.”可知，通过与David的意外邂逅以及David的善意帮助，这改变了作者，让作者意识到世界上有美好的东西等待着被分享，所以作者认为陌生人的善意可以对一个人的生活产生影响。故选D。
第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese arm swinging exercise, also ____32____(call) Shuai Shou Gong is so simple. You do nothing more than swing the arms, and ____33____ takes you only 10 minutes to learn. If you do it ____34____(continuous), you will enjoy its benefits in a matter of days. It is an excellent way ____35____(relax) your body after a day’s work. Practice it daily over time, and it brings you many benefits. It helps you stay healthy and in shape. There are also many reports ____36____ how it helps in healing. The women, ____37____ were in their 60s and 70s, also found day-to-day ____38____(activity) easier after practicing it. Researcher Professor Neil Roberts of Edinburgh University, said “These findings demonstrate that the gentle, rhythmic, whole-body sequence of movements of Shuai Shou Gong may be readily learned and enjoyed by older adults and improves general health and wellbeing.”
The exercise routine, which is more than 1,000 years old, ____39____(consist) of a sequence of five arm swings. The first four involve swinging the arms back and then forward, to shoulder height. During the ____40____(five) swing, you bend your knees twice-once when ____41____(swing) your arms back and again when bringing them forward. The sequence is then repeated multiple times.
【答案】32. called
33. it 34. continuously
35. to relax
36. on##about
37. who 38. activities
39. consists
40. fifth 41. swinging
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了中国传统健身锻炼方法——摔手功。
【32题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：中国的甩臂运动，也叫甩手功，就是这么简单。分析句子结构可知，call在句子中不作为谓语动词使用，“the Chinese arm swinging exercise”承受call的动作，因此使用call的过去分词作定语，故填called。
【33题详解】
考查代词。句意：你只需要摆动手臂，只需要10分钟就能学会。此处指代“swing the arms”，应用代词it，作主语。故填it。
【34题详解】
考查副词。句意：如果你持续这样做，你会在几天内享受到它的好处。此处修饰动词do，应用副词continuously“连续不断地”，作状语。故填continuously。
【35题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这是一天工作后放松身体的好方法。此处为固定短语way to do，意为“做某事的方法”，不定式作后置定语。故填to relax。
【36题详解】
考查介词。句意：也有很多关于它如何帮助愈合的报道。分析句子结构可知，空格处应该填入介词on或about“关于”。故填on或about。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这些60多岁和70多岁的女性也发现练习后的日常活动更容易了。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是women，指人，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词who引导。故填who。
【38题详解】
考查名词。句意：这些60多岁和70多岁的女性也发现练习后的日常活动更容易了。activity为可数名词，应该使用复数形式，故填activities。
【39题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：这项运动已有1000多年的历史，包括一系列的五次手臂摆动。根据从句中的is可知，主句的谓语动词consist使用一般现在时，主语“The exercise routine”为单数意义，故填consists。
【40题详解】
考查序数词。句意：在第五次摆动中，膝盖弯曲两次——一次是在手臂向后摆动时，另一次是在手臂向前摆动时。此处表示“第五”，应用序数词fifth。故填fifth。
【41题详解】
考查状语从句的省略。句意：在第五次摆动中，膝盖弯曲两次——一次是在手臂向后摆动时，另一次是在手臂向前摆动时。when引导的从句主语为you，与主句的主语一致，完整的从句形式为“when you are swinging”，其中的“you are ”可以省略，故填swinging。
第三节单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
根据汉语，结合语境拼写出单词的正确形式，每空一词。
42. They said their _________ (祖先) was a famous hunter. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】ancestor
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他们说他们的祖先是一位著名的猎人。“祖先”作宾语从句主语，用名词ancestor，结合系词was可知，主语是单数名词。故填ancestor。
43. He found it difficult to _________(呼吸) at high altitudes. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】breathe
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：他发现在高海拔地区呼吸困难。根据词义“呼吸”可知，应填动词breathe，固定句型“find it difficult to do”意为“发现做某事很难”，故填breathe。
44. She doesn’t think Bob should study _________(在海外). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】overseas##abroad
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：她认为鲍勃不应该出国留学。根据句意及汉语提示可知，此处应填副词overseas或abroad，作状语，修饰动词study。故填overseas或abroad。
45. Tourists often disturb the delicate __________ (平衡) of nature on the island. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】balance
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：游客经常破坏岛上自然的微妙平衡。分析可知，设空处应填写名词作宾语。根据汉语提示，balance为名词，意为“平衡”，此处表示的是单数概念。故填balance。
46. Technological change is everywhere and affects every ________ (方面) of life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】aspect
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：技术变革无处不在，影响着生活的方方面面。根据汉语提示可知，aspect“方面”，可数名词，由空前的“every”可知应用名词单数形式，在句中作宾语，故填aspect。
47. Any student who tries to _________(作弊) in examinations is playing with fire. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】cheat
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：任何试图在考试中作弊的学生都是在玩火。根据词义“作弊”可知，应填动词cheat，固定短语“try to do”意为“努力做某事”，故填cheat。
48. We were impressed by his _________(坦白的), straightforward manner. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】frank
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：他坦率、直率的态度给我们留下了深刻的印象。“坦白的”修饰名词manner，用形容词frank作定语。故填frank。
49. Please do not ________(犹豫) to contact me if you have any questions. (根据汉语提示拼写单词)
【答案】hesitate
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：如果你有任何问题，请不要犹豫与我联系。根据“to contact me”和汉语提示可知，空处应用动词hesitate，意为“犹豫；顾虑”，构成固定短语hesitate to do sth.，意为“犹豫做某事；顾虑做某事”，且空前有do not，hesitate应用原形。故填hesitate。
50. He _________(很少，难得)went anywhere except to his office. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】rarely##seldom
【解析】
【详解】考查副词。句意：除了去办公室，他很少去别的地方。根据汉语提示可知，此处应用副词rarely/seldom，修饰动词went，作状语。故填rarely或seldom。
51. Everyone’s fingerprints are ___________ (独一无二的) . (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】unique
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：每个人的指纹都是独一无二的。根据中文提示“独一无二的”可译为unique，分析句子结构可知，此处应为形容词作表语。故填unique。
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节应用文写作(满分15分)
52. 假定你是李华，你的好友David和你约定本周末去民间工艺美术博物馆参观。请给你的留学生朋友Bill发一封邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.具体安排；
3.期待回复。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.参考词汇：民间工艺美术博物馆the Folk Art Museum
Dear Bill,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Bill,
Knowing that you’re a huge fan of traditional Chinese art, I’m writing to invite you to join me and my friend David for a visit to the Folk Art Museum this upcoming weekend.
Our plan is to meet at the entrance of the museum at 10 a. m. on Saturday and spend the entire day exploring the traditional crafts and artworks on display. At lunchtime, we could grab some food at a nearby restaurant and enjoy some leisure time.
We would be delighted if you could come. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。好友David和你约定本周末去民间工艺美术博物馆参观，要求考生给留学生朋友Bill发一封邮件，邀请他参加。
【详解】1.词汇积累
超级粉丝：a huge fan→a big fan
传统的：traditional→conventional
即将来临的：upcoming →forthcoming
高兴的： delighted →glad
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：Our plan is to meet at the entrance of the museum at 10 a. m. on Saturday and spend the entire day exploring the traditional crafts and artworks on display.
拓展句：Our plan is that we are going to meet at the entrance of the museum at 10 a. m. on Saturday and spend the entire day exploring the traditional crafts and artworks on display.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Knowing that you’re a huge fan of traditional Chinese art, I’m writing to invite you to join me and my friend David for a visit to the Folk Art Museum this upcoming weekend. (运用了现在分词Knowing作原因状语以及that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] We would be delighted if you could come. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
53. 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。
In 1989, just out of high school, I was faced with the tough job of deciding my own course of study, which was only three months away from university. In those days in Pakistan, there were limited choices: becoming a doctor or an engineer or entering the financial world after obtaining a business degree. I didn’t have any interest in engineering, so all I had to do was either medical or commercial work. I couldn’t decide.
My uncle, an influential member of the family, recommended that I spend a month in an international company and then a month at a hospital. Then I could make a decision. I thought it was a great idea.
I was accepted for a month’s placement (实习工作) at a foreign bank in Karachi. I had some insight into how the financial world worked, met new acquaintances, and enjoyed the general relaxed atmosphere of the office.
The month passed quickly, and I was soon employed at one of Karachi’s premier hospitals. The experience could not have been more different. There was a tense atmosphere at the hospital. Days began sooner(at seven as opposed to nine in the morning at the bank), and they were full of interminable (无止境的) chores and late-night visits! It was insane (疯狂的), working all day, all night, and then another.
I was starting to think about both of my experiences. The bank had offered a more relaxing environment, better working hours and less pressure. It was exciting and unpredictable in the hospital, but it was hard to learn and practice. It looked like the business choice would win.
Near the end of my month in the hospital, I was on my way back from a particularly hectic (紧张忙碌的) evening call, and there was a public bus in front of me, and there were some kids in it. While the driver threaded his way through the cars, I saw that the boys were swaying left and right.
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。
All of a sudden, a boy fell from the back of the bus.
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When I visited him at the hospital the following morning, all his family members stood up with grateful smiles on their faces.
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【答案】范文
All of a sudden, a boy fell from the back of the bus. He hit the road face down and rolled over. Then he was lying still in the middle of the road as the bus sped along. Knowing that he could die in a few minutes, I pulled over and carefully examined him. With the assistance of a few passers-by, I carried him into the car and rushed back to the hospital. When we rushed him to the emergency room and got in touch with his family, I went home, very tired.
When I visited him at the hospital the following morning, all his family members stood up with grateful smiles on their faces. His mother put my hands over her cheek and began to cry. “You’re an angel!” she repeated. What a feeling it was, to help save the life of another person! When I got home that night, I knew what I was going to do for the rest of my life. This experience taught me that sometimes those choices are made for you and that whatever happens is always for the best.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者救助了一个从公交车上摔下来的男孩，作者运用自己的知识帮助了男孩，男孩最后没事，作者得到了男孩父母的感谢，这件事也坚定了作者从医的决心。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“突然，一个男孩从公共汽车后面摔了下来”可知，第一段可描写作者救助男孩的经过以及联系男孩家人。
②由第二段首句内容“第二天早上我去医院看望他时，他所有的家人都站了起来，脸上带着感激的微笑”可知，第二段可描写作者得到对方家人的感谢以及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：男孩摔下来——作者给予帮助——送往医院——得到感谢——作者感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①联系：get in touch with /contact with
②死去：die/pass away
③哭泣：cry/weep
情绪类
①疲惫：tired/exhausted
②感谢：grateful/thankful
【点睛】[高分句型1] When we rushed him to the emergency room and got in touch with his family, I went home, very tired. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
[高分句型2] Knowing that he could die in a few minutes, I pulled over and carefully examined him. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
听力答案：1~5 ACBCA 6~10 ABBBA 11~15 CCBCB 16-20 ACBAC桂林市2023~2024学年度上学期期末质量检测
高二英语
(考试用时120分钟，满分150分)
注意事项：
1.答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.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。不能答在本试卷上，否则无效。
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the woman do tomorrow
A. Attend a wedding. B. See a movie. C. Play with Lucy.
2. What kind of music does the man like better
A. Light music. B. Pop music. C. Underground music.
3. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the hospital. B. In the office. C. In the drugstore.
4. What time does the plane take off
A. At 7:30 a. m. B. At 8:00 a. m. C. At 10:00 a. m.
5. What do the speakers think of the final exam
A. Difficult. B. Just so-so. C. Easy.
第二节(共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. For what does the woman call the hotel
A. Changing a reservation. B. Making an invitation. C. Confirming a reservation.
7. When does the woman intend to go to the hotel
A. On November 4th. B. On November 5th. C. On November 6th.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the man’s first suggestion
A. Renting an apartment. B. Making some rules. C. Talking with her roommates.
9. What is the relationship between the man and the woman
A. Workmates. B. Friends. C. Teacher and student.
10. Why does the man prefer to live in the dormitory
A It’s convenient to go to class.
B. His roommates are friendly.
C. It’s expensive to rent an apartment.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What is the woman’s strength
A. She’s good at typing.
B. She is confident at work.
C. She’s easy to get along with.
12. What do we know about the woman
A. She has a lot of work experience.
B. She graduated from college last year.
C. She worked for her last company for less than a year.
13. What does the woman expect to do in five years
A. Be promoted. B. Get a good salary. C. Do what she likes.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What’s the feeling of the woman at first
A. Annoyed. B. Worried. C. Hungry.
15. Where do the speakers plan to go
A. To a restaurant. B. To a train station. C. To a store.
16. What will the woman probably do next
A. Drive the car. B. Have a meal. C. Take a rest.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did Benjamin McEvoy do in his third year at University of Oxford
A. He often changed his mind.
B. He seldom said anything in class.
C. He frequently went to lectures available.
18. How many learning methods did Benjamin McEvoy share
A. 2. B. 3. C. 4.
19. What is Benjamin McEvoy’s second learning method
A. Being an active student. B. Studying in small blocks. C. Going to lectures.
20. Who might the speaker be
A. A host. B. A student. C. A teacher.
第二部分阅读(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(共11小题;每小题2.5分，满分27.5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。
A
The 2024 “Chinese Bridge” Chinese Proficiency Competition for Foreigners across the Globe—Calligraphy and Painting Challenge has been officially announced.
This competition invites painting, calligraphy, and Chinese language enthusiasts from all around the world to take part in this exciting event.
Participants are encouraged to submit their creative themes for the contest, with the theme selection process being determined through public nominations.
If you’re interested, feel free to submit the theme that you believe fits best with the requirements of the competition.
Here are the requirements:
Who Can Apply
The call for creative themes for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge is open to any Chinese language enthusiasts worldwide, with no limit to age or nationality.
Submission Dates
Submissions will be accepted from June 15, 2024, to 12:00 PM on June 30, 2024(Beijing Time.)
Announcement Date
The selected theme for the Calligraphy and Painting Challenge will be announced on July 1, 2024, which also marks the official start date of the submission period for works under the selected theme.
Submission Methods
Participants can send their theme and related information to chinesebridge@. “Chinese Bridge” also accepts direct messages on its official account on Facebook, Instagram, WeChat, and Weibo.
1. Who can be invited to the competition
A. Tom who is crazy about Spanish.
B. Sandy who is creative in writing.
C. Lucy whose nationality is Chinese.
D. Bill who loves Chinese and calligraphy.
2. On which of the following dates can the participants submit their works
A. June 12, 2024. B. July 1, 2024.
C. June 20, 2024. D. July 15, 2024.
3 What is the purpose of the text
A. To build a competition organization.
B. To provide information about a competition.
C. To announce the opening of a competition.
D. To collect creative themes for a competition.
B
The Beatles have released the last song they recorded. The song is titled “Now and Then”. It was written by John Lennon in 1977. He sang it at the piano and recorded it in 1979 at his home. The other Beatles added to the track over the years. Recording engineers used AI technology to bring the song to life, resulting in a sound like the four Beatles recorded it together in a studio. The song has been released as a double-A side single. The flip side of the record is a new mix of the band’s first single “Love Me Do”. This was first released in 1962. “Now and Then” will also be the final track on a new edition of the Beatles’ legendary greatest hits “blue” album. This is a collection of their classics from 1967-1970.
Beatles member Paul McCartney spoke to reporters about the new song. He said, “It’s quite emotional. And we all play on it. It’s a genuine Beatles recording.” He spoke about his excitement at being able to release a new song, saying, “In 2023, to still be working on Beatles music, and to release a new song the public haven’t heard, I think it’s an exciting thing.” McCartney was also excited about hearing John Lennon’s voice. He said it was “crystal clear”. Lennon was shot dead by a fan outside his New York home in 1980. Beatles drummer Ringo Starr said recording the song was, “the closest we’ll ever come to having [John Lennon] back in the room”. He said it was, “very emotional for all of us”.
4. What can be learned about “Now and Then”
A. It was first released in 1962.
B. It was a song created by John Lennon in 1979.
C. The four Beatles didn’t actually record it together.
D. It was AI technology that helped to write the song.
5. Why was Paul McCartney excited when interviewed by reporters
A. Because the song was emotional.
B. Because he could play on a new song.
C. Because John Lennon came back in the room.
D. Because the band could release a new song that people hadn’t heard before.
6. Who is John Lennon
A. The Beatles singer. B. The Beatles engineer.
C. The Beatles drummer. D. The Beatles manager.
7. Where is this text probably taken from
A. A news website. B. A travel blog.
C. A science fiction. D. A nature magazine.
C
Why do we find ugly animals so attractive And what makes odd-looking creatures so cute
Evolution plays a role. According to Austrian zoologist Konrad Lorenz, human attraction to infantile (婴儿的) features, such as big eyes, large heads and soft bodies, is an evolutionary adaptation that helps ensure that adults care for their children, guaranteeing the survival of their species. Strange-looking animals such as blobfish, pugs, aye-ayes and bulldogs all share these infantile qualities that cause an affectionate response among humans and an innate instinct to nurture and protect. And these infantile characteristics increase a person’s “protective behavior, attention and willingness to care” for the individual and reduce the “likelihood of aggression towards an infant”, says Marta Borgi, a researcher.
Ugly animals often have other value—some like the blobfish or the naked mole rat, live in extreme environments that they have adapted to in remarkable ways. Scientists are keen to study these animals to understand whether their biology might provide fresh insights that could lead to treatments for human health conditions such as cancer, heart disease and neurodegenerative diseases.
But while many ugly creatures are exquisitely adapted to their life in the wild and can provide enormous benefits to the ecosystems they live in, they often still don’t get as much attention as more traditionally cute and cuddly animals. This can result in a bias (偏见) which leads to many of the less attractive species being overlooked in terms of research.
There are culture-led other factors that also drive our obsession (痴迷) with ugly-cute animals. “The ugly-cute thing is very fashionable,” says Rowena Packer, a lecturer of animal behavior. This is partly driven by social media, with many celebrities (名人) and influencers showing off pet pugs and French bulldogs on Instagram, she says.
But there are some serious welfare concerns around this trend. Vets are urging people not to choose a flat-faced dog breed, because they suffer from serious health problems. Pugs and French bulldogs which have been selectively bred experience breathing difficulties, repeated skin infections and eye diseases. So while goofy features such as bulging eyes and wrinkly faces may make us smile, we might want to reconsider our obsession with “ugly-cute” pets.
8. According to Konrad Lorenz, what features in animals are attractive to humans
A. Shiny colors. B. Big eyes and large heads.
C. Unusual body shapes. D. Soft fur and large faces.
9. What does the underlined word “overlooked” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Valued. B. Reconsidered. C. Ignored. D. Misunderstood.
10. How do social media drive people’s obsession with ugly-cute animals
A. By leading different cultures.
B. By showing off ugly animals’ behaviors.
C. By exposing many celebrities and influencers.
D. By publicizing widely known people’s ugly-cute pets.
11. What is the text mainly about
A. How ugly animals adapt to the wild. B. Why we like ugly-cute animals.
C. Why lovely animals attract humans. D. How we handle animals’ health problems.
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。
Have you ever looked in your food-waste bin ____12____ It’s estimated that families in the U. K. create more than six million tonnes of food waste each year. “Food waste” means food that could have been eaten but instead is thrown away. Apples, bananas, bread, potatoes and salad are the most common items that are binned.
With food prices rising, it’s a good time to become a “food-waste warrior”. Not only will it save money, but it is good for the environment. After all, growing, packaging and transporting food use a lot of Earth’s resources such as energy and water. ____13____ First, it’s a good idea to find out just how much food goes into your bin. Keep a diary and note down the foods that get chucked out most often—and why. Planning meals for the week with your family can save time and money. For instance, meat from a Sunday roast could go into sandwiches on Monday.
____14____ Weigh out pasta or rice you need before you cook it(there are portion sizes on the packet but they are for adults, so adjust them), and before you pile your plate, check how hungry you are so you don’t end up leaving food because you’re too full.
Your freezer is a good way to save food. Keep a sliced loaf in there; you can put frozen slices straight into the toaster. You can freeze leftovers in a sealed container for another day. ____15____ It’s hard to keep track of food that’s gone to the back of the fridge. You could label a shelf an “Eat me first” spot for anything that has been there for a while.
Finally, use your senses. Some U. K. supermarkets have taken “best before” dates off fruit and vegetables. ____16____ Ask an adult to help. Don’t forget to update your diary to see how much change you can make.
A. Cooking the correct portion size helps too.
B. However, heat defrosted leftovers thoroughly before eating.
C. Fruit that looks bad can be made into a juice for a Friday treat.
D. Potatoes and carrots, however, last a long time if kept in a cool, dark place.
E. Here are some simple tips that can help your family become food-waste warriors.
F. This is done to decide whether something is still fine to eat with your noses and eyes.
G. It may sound unpleasant but in fact it tells you how much food your family throws out.
第三部分语言运用(共三节，满分40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。
It was a chilly winter evening when I found myself stuck in an unfamiliar city. My car had broken down, and frustration was slowly replacing the initial ____17____ of my road trip. As I stood there on the sidewalk, feeling helpless, a stranger ____18____ me.
“Are you okay Do you need any help ” he asked with genuine concern in his eyes. Taken aback by his kindness, I managed to explain my situation. Without hesitation, he ____19____ to call a tow truck (拖车)for me and insisted on staying until help arrived. As we waited, we started a ____20____, and I learned he was a local resident named David.
David’s ____21____ went beyond what was expected. He offered me his coat to keep ____22____ and even invited me to a nearby café for a hot drink. Gratitude overwhelmed me as I ____23____ how lucky I was to have encountered such a compassionate (有同情心的) stranger.
During our conversation, David ____24____ stories of similar encounters he had with strangers who had helped him in the past. He believed in the power of kindness and its ____25____ to bring people together, regardless of their differences. When I saw his _____26_____ faith in humanity, my faith was also restored.
When the tow truck arrived and my car was being _____27_____, I thanked David from the bottom of my heart. He _____28_____ smiled and said, “We all need a little kindness in our lives. Pay it forward when you _____29_____ the chance.”
As I continued my journey after that _____30_____ encounter, a newfound sense of appreciation and awareness filled my heart. The kindness of strangers can truly _____31_____ in someone’s life, serving as a reminder that there is goodness in the world, waiting to be shared.
17.
A. excitement B. anxiety C. curiosity D. helplessness
18.
A attacked B. approached C. attracted D. blamed
19.
A. failed B. refused C. offered D. pretended
20.
A. conflict B. cooperation C. complaint D. conversation
21.
A. instruction B. expectation C. health D. kindness
22.
A. soft B. fit C. warm D. full
23.
A. realized B. discovered C. glanced D. experienced
24.
A. shared B. heard C. created D. applied
25.
A. promise B. ability C. decision D. attempt
26.
A. cruel B. firm C. flexible D. constant
27.
A. damaged B. loaded C. fixed D. transported
28.
A. bitterly B. vividly C. merely D. hurriedly
29.
A. get B. miss C. remember D. understand
30.
A. eventual B. familiar C. similar D. unexpected
31.
A. make a donation B. make a breakthrough C. make a fortune D. make a difference
第二节语法填空(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入一个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
The Chinese arm swinging exercise, also ____32____(call) Shuai Shou Gong is so simple. You do nothing more than swing the arms, and ____33____ takes you only 10 minutes to learn. If you do it ____34____(continuous), you will enjoy its benefits in a matter of days. It is an excellent way ____35____(relax) your body after a day’s work. Practice it daily over time, and it brings you many benefits. It helps you stay healthy and in shape. There are also many reports ____36____ how it helps in healing. The women, ____37____ were in their 60s and 70s, also found day-to-day ____38____(activity) easier after practicing it. Researcher Professor Neil Roberts of Edinburgh University, said “These findings demonstrate that the gentle, rhythmic, whole-body sequence of movements of Shuai Shou Gong may be readily learned and enjoyed by older adults and improves general health and wellbeing.”
The exercise routine, which is more than 1,000 years old, ____39____(consist) of a sequence of five arm swings. The first four involve swinging the arms back and then forward, to shoulder height. During the ____40____(five) swing, you bend your knees twice-once when ____41____(swing) your arms back and again when bringing them forward. The sequence is then repeated multiple times.
第三节单词拼写(共10小题;每小题1分，满分10分)
根据汉语，结合语境拼写出单词的正确形式，每空一词。
42. They said their _________ (祖先) was a famous hunter. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
43. He found it difficult to _________(呼吸) at high altitudes. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
44. She doesn’t think Bob should study _________(在海外). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
45. Tourists often disturb the delicate __________ (平衡) of nature on the island. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
46. Technological change is everywhere and affects every ________ (方面) of life. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. Any student who tries to _________(作弊) in examinations is playing with fire. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. We were impressed by his _________(坦白的), straightforward manner. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. Please do not ________(犹豫) to contact me if you have any questions. (根据汉语提示拼写单词)
50. He _________(很少，难得)went anywhere except to his office. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. Everyone’s fingerprints are ___________ (独一无二的) . (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四部分写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节应用文写作(满分15分)
52. 假定你是李华，你的好友David和你约定本周末去民间工艺美术博物馆参观。请给你的留学生朋友Bill发一封邮件，邀请他参加，内容包括：
1.写信目的；
2.具体安排；
3.期待回复。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
3.参考词汇：民间工艺美术博物馆the Folk Art Museum
Dear Bill,
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节读后续写(满分25分)
53. 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。
In 1989, just out of high school, I was faced with the tough job of deciding my own course of study, which was only three months away from university. In those days in Pakistan, there were limited choices: becoming a doctor or an engineer or entering the financial world after obtaining a business degree. I didn’t have any interest in engineering, so all I had to do was either medical or commercial work. I couldn’t decide.
My uncle an influential member of the family, recommended that I spend a month in an international company and then a month at a hospital. Then I could make a decision. I thought it was a great idea.
I was accepted for a month’s placement (实习工作) at a foreign bank in Karachi. I had some insight into how the financial world worked, met new acquaintances, and enjoyed the general relaxed atmosphere of the office.
The month passed quickly, and I was soon employed at one of Karachi’s premier hospitals. The experience could not have been more different. There was a tense atmosphere at the hospital. Days began sooner(at seven as opposed to nine in the morning at the bank), and they were full of interminable (无止境的) chores and late-night visits! It was insane (疯狂的), working all day, all night, and then another.
I was starting to think about both of my experiences. The bank had offered a more relaxing environment, better working hours and less pressure. It was exciting and unpredictable in the hospital, but it was hard to learn and practice. It looked like the business choice would win.
Near the end of my month in the hospital, I was on my way back from a particularly hectic (紧张忙碌的) evening call, and there was a public bus in front of me, and there were some kids in it. While the driver threaded his way through the cars, I saw that the boys were swaying left and right.
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All of a sudden, a boy fell from the back of the bus.
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When I visited him at the hospital the following morning, all his family members stood up with grateful smiles on their faces.
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