西安市部分学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试
英语
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 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. What is the man probably going to do
A. Go to the hospital. B. Return some books. C. Buy some magazines.
2. On which day does the woman like to go to the zoo
A. Sunday. B. Saturday. C. Friday.
3. Where is Jennifer working now
A. In a college. B. In a hospital. C. In a drugstore.
4. When will the flight arrive
A. At 1:00 pm. B. At 1:30 pm. C. At 2:30 pm.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The man should check with his professor.
B. The ending of the book will be boring.
C. The man needs to finish the book.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What did the man do last Saturday
A. He studied a lot. B. He went camping. C. He joined a club.
7. Why do people join “Flash Play”
A. To survive the economic crisis.
B. To make friends.
C. To earn money.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter
A. She has to give up her travel plan.
B. She wants to visit another city.
C. She needs to put off her test.
9. What does Diana want Peter to do
A. Help her with her study.
B. Take a book to her friend.
C. Teach a geography lesson.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. In New Orleans. B. In Boston. C. In Memphis.
11. Why is the boy unsure about skiing in the front yard
A. He thinks skiing there dangerous.
B. He wants to build a snowman instead.
C. He doesn’t want to be covered in snow.
12. How does the girl know so much about the snow
A. She grew up in a cold area.
B. She learned about it from her mother.
C. She spent every winter in the mountains.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is the woman
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A student.
14. What is the woman doing
A. Giving a class. B. Making a survey. C. Going shopping.
15. How many hours a week does the man work
A. About 50. B. About 40. C. About 30.
16. What does the man spend three hours doing per week
A. Talking to friends. B. Talking to the family. C. Reading.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood
A. Painting pictures. B. Touring France. C. Playing outdoors.
18. What did John do soon after he moved to the US
A. He studied biology. B. He did business. C. He worked on a farm.
19. Why did John go hunting at the very beginning
A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.
20. What is the subject of John’s works
A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.
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
The National Football Museum has the world’s largest public collection of football objects and archives (档案) which is known as the Football Heritage Collection. In 2013 it was recognised as an official Designated Collection by Arts Council England and described as “of outstanding importance and value”. There are currently over 40,000 items within the collection, which continues to grow as we acquire new objects to preserve and help us share stories about football. Below provides a brief summary of the individual collections that contribute to the Football Heritage Collection.
The FIFA — Langton Collection
The finest single collection of football in the world was collected by Harry Langton, a London journalist with a passion for the game. The vast collection includes artwork, toys and games and playing equipment, and also houses a number of objects relating to women’s football.
The Football League Collection
This collection reflects all aspects of the history and development of the world’s oldestprofessional league, founded in 1888. Handbooks, attendance records, programmes and a large range of books provide an invaluable research tool for the museum.
The People’s Collection
This rich and developing collection features objects donated to us by members of thepublic, footballers (and their families) and other people related to the game. The 6,000-strong collection features all kinds of items.
Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End Collections
The official collection from Preston North End contains over 1,000 objects and celebratesone of the most famous clubs in the history of the game, and the team that play at the oldest football league ground in the world.
1. What do we know about the Football Heritage Collection
A. It was originally founded in 2013. B. It has no more than 40,000 objects.
C. It is a collection of football items. D. It helps us share basketball stories.
2. Which collection displays objects about women’s football
A. The People’s Collection.
B. Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End Collections.
C. The Football L eague Collection.
D. The FIFA — Langton Collection.
3. Where is the text probably from
A. A research paper. B. A museum guide.
C. A campus poster. D. A film review.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了国家足球博物馆有关足球遗产的收藏品。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段第一句“he National Football Museum has the world’s largest public collection of football objects and archives, which is known as the Football Heritage Collection.(国家足球博物馆拥有世界上最大的足球物品和档案的公共收藏，被称为足球遗产收藏)”可知，足球遗产收藏指的是关于足球物品的收藏。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段最后一句“The vast collection includes artwork, toys and games and playing equipment, and also houses a number of objects relating to women’s football.(这个庞大的收藏包括艺术品、玩具、游戏和游戏设备，还收藏了许多与女子足球有关的物品)”可知，The FIFA — Langton Collection展示了与女子足球有关的物品。故选D项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段最后一句“Below provides a brief summary of the individual collections that contribute to the Football Heritage Collection.(以下是对捐给足球遗产收藏的个人藏品的简要总结)”并结合下文对不同收藏的具体介绍可知，本文主要介绍了国家足球博物馆中足球遗产收藏的相关藏品。由此推知，本文可能选自一本博物馆指南。故选B项。
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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. How did Rich feel about Avery’s response
A. Doubtful.
B. Content.
C. Concerned.
D. Expected.
7. 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
【答案】4. C 5. A 6. B 7. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了作为一名母亲的Rich参加了马拉松比赛，在快接近终点线时体力不支，她的女儿Avery察觉到了她的感受，从人群中走出来加入她，陪她一同越过终点线，两人最后拥抱在一起，这样感人的时刻被视频记录下来，成为这场马拉松比赛中令人难忘的记忆。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“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. (Rich说，她的女儿在比赛快结束时接到一个电话后，就能感觉到她在挣扎。“她知道我在最后几英里里很挣扎，”Rich说)”可知，Rich在快要靠近终点线的时候感到自己在挣扎。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“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. (这一感人的时刻被拍了下来，并发布在社交媒体上。在视频中，Avery在她母亲接近终点时跑到她身边支持她。当Avery加入她并帮助她越过终点线时，Rich的脸上露出了笑容)”可知，面对妈妈Rich的情况，Avery帮助她跑到终点线。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“In the video, Rich’s facial expression changes from tiredness to a smile after seeing her daughter emerge from the crowd to join her. (在视频中，看到女儿从人群中走出来和她在一起后，Rich的表情从疲惫变成了微笑)”可知，Rich在看到女儿加入自己跑马拉松后，不再疲惫，而是露出微笑。由此推知，她对女儿的反应感到很满足。故选B项。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文可知，文章报道了母亲Rich和女儿Avery之间的故事，作为一名母亲的Rich参加了马拉松比赛，在快接近终点线时体力不支，她的女儿Avery察觉到了她的感受，从人群中走出来加入她，陪她一同越过终点线，两人最后拥抱在一起，这样感人的时刻被视频记录下来，成为这场马拉松比赛中令人难忘的记忆。因此，D项“一个女儿为她的母亲加油，加入她的比赛”概括了故事的核心内容，最适合作为标题。故选D项。
C
Health organizations such as the UK’s national health services recommend that adults take 10 micrograms, or 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day, while the National Institutes of Health advise that most adults take 600 IU, with both bodies cautioning against taking more than 4,000 IU per day. Having too much vitamin D can cause a build-up of calcium (钙) in the blood, leading to symptoms such as nausea and kidney stones.
But Patrick J. LaRiccia at the University of Pennsylvania and his colleagues recently found that a daily dose (一剂) of 5,000 IU may reduce the risk of influenza-like symptoms. They wondered whether this higher-than-recommended dosage may also have other positive effects.
So the team asked 196 adults to take 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 every day for about nine months. The adults, aged 47 on average, were aware of the dose they were having. The researchers also analyzed the data of more than 1,900 people who weren’t given the 5,000 IU daily dose of vitamin D. However, they were free to take vitamin D supplements if they wished. Towards the end of the study, across this group, the average reported dose was 1,318 IU and the average age was 50.
Over 10 months, those on the 5,000 IU dose had a lower risk of being hospitalized due to any cause, and they had to visit the emergency room or be admitted to intensive care less than people in the other group. No participants reported side effects.
However, LaRiccia says the team can’t rule out the age difference as a possible cause of these results, with those in the high-dose group potentially avoiding hospital because they were on average three years younger. The nationalities of people in the two groups also differed, with fewer Hispanic and Latino people in the high-dose group, which may have affected the results.
“The findings are promising, but the study was relatively small and the study period was too short to monitor any long-term safety issues of such a high daily dose of vitamin D,” says JoAnn Manson at Harvard University.
8. How much vitamin D does National Institutes of Health recommend us to take daily
A. At least 10 IU. B. Less than 400 IU. C. Roughly 600 IU. D. Over 4,000 IU.
9. How did the team carry out the study
A. By explaining the phenomenon. B. By referring to previous data.
C. By using supporting examples. D. By comparing and analyzing.
10. How many factors may have affected the results according to LaRiccia
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
11. What is JoAnn Manson’s attitude towards the study
A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Favorable. D. Uncertain.
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。宾夕法尼亚大学的帕特里克·J·拉里西亚 (Patrick J. LaRiccia) 和他的同事最近发现，每日剂量5000 IU可能会降低出现流感样症状的风险，但他们想知道这种高于推荐剂量是否还会产生其他积极作用，于是进行了一项研究。文章主要介绍了这项研究。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“while the National Institutes of Health advise that most adults take 600 IU,(美国国立卫生研究院建议大多数成年人服用600 IU)”可知，美国国立卫生研究院建议我们每天服用大约600IU的维生素D，故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“So the team asked 196 adults to take 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 every day for about nine months. The adults, aged 47 on average, were aware of the dose they were having. The researchers also analyzed the data of more than 1,900 people who weren’t given the 5,000 IU daily dose of vitamin D.(因此，研究小组要求196名成年人每天服用5000IU维生素D3，持续约九个月。这些成年人平均年龄为47岁，他们知道自己服用的剂量。研究人员还分析了1900多名未每日服用5000IU维生素D的人的数据。)”可知，该团队通过比较和分析196名每天服用5000IU维生素D3的人和1900多名未每日服用5000IU维生素D的人的数据，由此可推知，该团队运用了分析和比较的方法来进行研究的，故选D。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“However, LaRiccia says the team can’t rule out the age difference as a possible cause of these results, with those in the high-dose group potentially avoiding hospital because they were on average three years younger. The nationalities of people in the two groups also differed, with fewer Hispanic and Latino people in the high-dose group, which may have affected the results.(然而，LaRiccia表示，研究小组不能排除年龄差异是造成这些结果的可能原因，高剂量组的人可能会避免去医院，因为他们平均年轻三岁。两组人群的国籍也不同，高剂量组中西班牙裔和拉丁裔人群较少，这可能影响了结果)”可知，根据LaRiccia的说法，年龄和国籍这两个因素可能影响研究结果，故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““The findings are promising, but the study was relatively small and the study period was too short to monitor any long-term safety issues of such a high daily dose of vitamin D,” says JoAnn Manson at Harvard University.(哈佛大学的乔安·曼森 (JoAnn Manson) 表示：“研究结果令人鼓舞，但研究规模相对较小，研究周期也太短，无法监测每日如此高剂量维生素D的任何长期安全问题。”)”可知，JoAnn Manson认为该研究的结果令人鼓舞，但是有局限性，由此可推知，JoAnn Manson对这项研究的态度是客观的，故选A。
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.
12. 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.
13. What does the underlined word “unveil” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Reveal.
B. Seek.
C. Deny.
D. Maintain.
14. 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.
15. What does Egypt expect most from the recent discoveries
A. Scientific progress.
B. Political position.
C. Economic advance.
D. Cultural exchange.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. B 15. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了埃及政府希望通过最近在考古学上的新发现促进旅游业的发展，从而拉动经济增长的事情。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“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.”（埃及考古学家在埃及保存最完好的古遗址之一哈索尔神庙附近出土了一尊狮身人面像，上面有一个笑脸。）可知，微笑的狮身人面像是在哈索尔神庙附近发现的。故选D项。
【13题详解】
词义猜测题。根据第二段划线单词后“who could be Emperor Claudius”（他可能是克劳迪斯皇帝）可知，一旦完成翻译，这块石头可能会揭开雕刻统治者的身份，这个人很可能是克劳迪斯皇帝，推断reveal“揭示”和unveil意思一致，符合句意。故选A项。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“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.”（近几个月来，埃及有了重大的考古发现，主要是在开罗南部的萨卡拉公墓和吉萨，吉萨是古代世界七大奇迹中唯一幸存的建筑。最近，埃及宣布在吉萨大金字塔内发现了一条长达9米的隐藏通道，这条通道可能通往法老胡夫的真正墓室。）可知，第三段主要介绍了最近在埃及的考古新发现。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“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.”（一些专家认为，这类声明的政治和经济意义大于科学意义，因为埃及正指望旅游业在严重的经济危机中重振其至关重要的旅游业。）推断出，埃及对最近的发现最期待的希望能够拉动经济发展。故选C项。
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准选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social loneliness can damage our mental and physical health. “Loneliness is a signal that you need human connection,” says Dr. Jeremy Nobel. ____16____.
Know yourself
It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared the same ideas or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s on your mind. ____17____. If you know what’s meaningful for you, it may lead you to an activity or creative idea that connects you to people.
Make something
When someone says make something, you can immediately say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting.” And, of course, you’re not! But the opportunities for creative expression are endless. You can plant a garden or try a dance move. ____18____.
Take a risk by having conversations
Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the biggest or darkest part of your life, but just something you think other people might find interesting and convincing. ____19____, putting yourself out there requires a bit of risk, and it’s another important step to real connection.
____20____
Whether it’s volunteering for a cause you believe in or just for fun, try to find others who share your interests. And if you follow your natural curiosities, you may find something new. Share your thoughts and feelings in creative ways with other people who have that interest.
A. Other people’s loneliness matters too
B. Find a group that matches your interests
C. Since you have shared some of your secrets
D. Here are some good tips to make connection
E. Even if you’re nervous about being judged or refused
F. Knowing yourself can be the first step to bond with others
G. Making something can express your thoughts and feelings to others
【答案】16. D 17. F 18. G 19. E 20. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了和人建立联系的一些好方法。
【16题详解】
前文“We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social loneliness can damage our mental and physical health. ‘Loneliness is a signal that you need human connection,’ says Dr. Jeremy Nobel.(我们都会在某个时候感到孤独，但长期的社交孤独会损害我们的身心健康。Jeremy Nobel博士说：‘孤独是一个信号，表明你需要与人建立联系。’)”讲述了长期的孤独对身心有害，预示着需要和人建立联系，再结合下文分段讲述的建议可知，空处应承上启下，讲述有建立联系的方法，D项“以下是一些建立联系的好技巧”符合题意。故选D。
【17题详解】
根据本段主旨句“Know yourself”可知，本段主要讲述的是要了解自己，后文“If you know what’s meaningful for you, it may lead you to an activity or creative idea that connects you to people.(如果你知道什么对你有意义，它可能会引导你进行一项活动或创意，将你与他人联系起来)”讲述了了解什么对自己有意义有助于和别人建立联系，所以空处应和了解自己有助于建立联系有关，F项“了解自己可以成为与他人建立联系的第一步”符合题意。故选F。
【18题详解】
根据本段主旨句“Make something”可知，本段主要讲述的是要做点什么。空处位于段末，应总结前文，G项“做点事情可以向他人表达你的想法和感受”符合题意，选项中的Making something照应小标题。故选G。
【19题详解】
根据后文“putting yourself out there requires a bit of risk, and it’s another important step to real connection(把自己放在那里也需要一点风险，这是建立真正联系的另一个重要步骤)”可知，这里讲述了冒险分享自己的一些事情有助于建立真正的联系，空处应与后文之间是让步关系，E项“即使你对被评判或拒绝感到紧张”符合题意。故选E。
【20题详解】
空处是本段主旨句，且应用祈使句。根据后文“Whether it’s volunteering for a cause you believe in or just for fun, try to find others who share your interests. And if you follow your natural curiosities, you may find something new. Share your thoughts and feelings in creative ways with other people who have that interest.(无论做志愿者是为你相信的事业还是只为了好玩，试着找到与你有共同兴趣的人。如果你遵循你天生的好奇心，你可能会发现一些新的东西。以创造性的方式与其他感兴趣的人分享你的想法和感受)”可知，本段主要讲述要找有共同兴趣的人，B项“找到符合你兴趣的团体”符合题意。故选B。
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。
Born without legs, Zion Clark is now a wrestler. “You don’t need legs to leave your footprint on this planet” is a (n) ___21___ by which Zion Clark lives his life.
Since birth, the man has continuously ___22___ every challenge. He was born with a (n) ___23___ disease called Caudal Regression Syndrome, which left him without legs. During childhood, he was shy and ___24___. It was through sport, especially wrestling, that he started ___25___ overcoming difficulties in life.
Wrestling gave Clark a (n) ___26___ which changed his life. It also inspired him to hit the gym, from which he could see a major ___27___. However, he wasn’t ___28___ with just wrestling success. Clark ___29___ his life to representing his country at both the Olympics in wrestling and the Paralympics in wheelchair racing. He still hopes to ____30____ to Paris 2024 and is following a strict training schedule in order to make that dream a ____31____.
Now in order to ____32____ others, Clark has become a speaker, who shares the lessons he has learned throughout his life. The public ____33____ are his way of giving back, motivating people in whatever they desire to do in their lives.
“Are you going to wait for an opportunity or are you going to ____34____ the opportunity Either way, once you do that, that’s when you start ____35____ your imprint (印记). Anybody can do that anywhere,” Clark said.
21.
A. impression B. debate C. motto D. arrangement
22.
A. attracted B. packaged C. cheated D. encountered
23.
A. rare B. common C. typical D. ordinary
24.
A. careless B. quiet C. lazy D. creative
25.
A. dramatically B. secretly C. partly D. bravely
26.
A. purpose B. reason C. issue D. disaster
27.
A. interest B. role C. transformation D. document
28.
A. popular B. surprised C. familiar D. content
29.
A. owed B. devoted C. objected D. returned
30.
A. make it B. get it C. put it D. catch it
31.
A. chance B. reality C. decision D. commitment
32.
A. inspire B. serve C. treat D. support
33.
A. reports B. debates C. speeches D. events
34.
A. abandon B. fight C. seize D. waste
35.
A. putting B. holding C. keeping D. leaving
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. A 24. B 25. D 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. A 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇人物传记。文章主要讲述了Zion Clark从出生开始所经历的挑战、如何通过摔跤运动改变自己的生活、以及他如何通过公开演讲来激励他人。
【21题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“在这个星球上，你不需要双腿来留下你的足迹”是Zion Clark一生的座右铭。A. impression印象；B. debate辩论；C. motto格言、座右铭；D. arrangement安排。根据上文“You don’t need legs to leave your footprint on this planet”可知，这是Clark 的人生格言。故选C。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：自出生以来，这个人就不断地遇到各种挑战。A. attracted吸引；B. packaged把……打包；C. cheated欺骗；D. encountered遭遇。根据下文“He was born with a (n) ___3___ disease called Caudal Regression Syndrome, which left him without legs.”可知，他从出生开始就遇到各种挑战。故选D。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他出生时就患有一种罕见的疾病，叫做尾部退化综合症，这使他失去了双腿。A. rare罕见的；B. common常见的；C. typical典型的；D. ordinary普通的。根据下文“which left him without legs”以及常理可知，这种病很罕见。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：童年时，他害羞而安静。A. careless粗心；B. quiet安静的；C. lazy懒惰的；D. creative有创造力的。根据空前的“shy”可推测，他由于害羞而很安静。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：正是通过运动，尤其是摔跤，他开始勇敢地克服生活中的困难。A. dramatically戏剧般地；B. secretly秘密地；C. partly部分地；D. bravely勇敢地。故根据下文“overcoming difficulties in life”以及下文“Wrestling gave Clark a (n) ___6___ which changed his life.”可推测，他是勇敢地克服生活中的困难。选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：摔跤给了Clark一个改变他一生的目标。A. purpose目的、意图；B. reason理由；C. issue问题；D. disaster灾难。根据下文“However, he wasn’t ___8___ with just wrestling success. Clark ___9___ his life to representing his country at both the Olympics in wrestling and the Paralympics in wheelchair racing.”可知，Clark有了一个改变一生的目标。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这也激励他去健身房，从那里他可以看到一个重大的转变。A. interest兴趣；B. role角色；C. transformation转化；D. document文件。根据上文“During childhood, he was shy and ___4___ .”以及“Wrestling gave Clark a (n) ___6___ which changed his life.”可知，摔跤使他有了一个重大的转变。根据故选C。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，他并不满足于摔跤的成功。A. popular受欢迎的；B. surprised惊讶的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. content满足的。根据下文“Clark ___9___ his life to representing his country at both the Olympics in wrestling and the Paralympics in wheelchair racing. He still hopes to ___10___ to Paris 2024”可知，他并不满足于在摔跤方面取得的成功，他还希望参加2024年的巴黎奥运会。故选D。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：Clark一生都在代表国家参加奥运会摔跤比赛和残奥会轮椅比赛。A. owed欠、把……归功于；B. devoted奉献；C. objected反对；D. returned返回。根据空后的“his life to representing his country at both the Olympics in wrestling and the Paralympics in wheelchair racing.”以及“He still hopes to ___10___ to Paris 2024”可知，他一生都在致力于代表国家参加摔跤比赛和残奥会轮椅比赛。考查短语：devote one’s life to doing sth.，意为“致力于做某事”，符合句意。故选B。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：他仍然希望能够参加2024年的巴黎奥运会，为了实现这个梦想，他正在遵循严格的训练计划。A. make it成功；B. get it理解；C. put it说；D. catch it受责备。根据下文“is following a strict training schedule”可知，他遵循严格的训练计划是为了参加2024年的巴黎奥运会。故选A。
31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他仍然希望能够参加2024年的巴黎奥运会，为了实现这个梦想，他正在遵循严格的训练计划。A. chance机会；B. reality现实；C. decision决定；D. commitment承诺、保证。根据上文的“is following a strict training schedule”可知，他是为了参加2024年的巴黎奥运会，是自己梦想成真。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：现在，为了激励他人，Clark成为了一名演讲者，分享他一生中学到的经验教训。A. inspire激励；B. serve服务；C. treat招待、对待；D. support支持。根据下文“The public ___13___ are his way of giving back, motivating people in whatever they desire to do in their lives.”可知，他是想激励人们去做自己想做的事情。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。公开演讲是他回馈社会的方式，激励人们去做他们想做的事情。句意：A. reports报道；B. debates辩论；C. speeches演讲；D. events事件。根据上文“Clark has become a speaker, who shares the lessons he has learned throughout his life”可知，他成为了一名演讲者，也就是他会进行公开演讲。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“你是要等待机会，还是抓住机会？不管怎样，一旦你这样做了，那就是你开始留下印记的时候。任何人都可以在任何地方这样做，” Clark说。A. abandon放弃；B. fight打架；C. seize抓住；D. waste浪费。根据上文的“Are you going to wait for an opportunity”可推测，空处指的是抓住机会。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“你是要等待机会，还是抓住机会？不管怎样，一旦你这样做了，那就是你开始留下印记的时候。任何人都可以在任何地方这样做，” Clark说。A. putting放置；B. holding抓住；C. keeping维持；D. leaving离开、留下。根据全文内容可知，Clark抓住了人生的机会，所以他在这个世上留下了自己的印记，激励着他人追逐自己的梦想。故选D。
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, ____36____ Chinese Panamanian artist and a doctor of art from Beijing Normal University, presented thirteen paintings, ____37____ 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 ____38____ display, which were created by Chinese artist Zhang Yong, graduating from the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
The exhibition ____39____ (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 ____40____ (found) by the Beijing Bureau of Culture and Tourism to provide support in the three major fields of stage art, cultural exchange ____41____ the cultivation (培养) of art talents.
The lead institution applying for the project was Beijing Normal University, ____42____(feature) a series of events themed on the canal culture in both China and Panama, also inviting artists from both countries ____43____ (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 ____44____ (message) congratulating the artists in his speech, while emphasizing that China and Panama should work together to promote _____45_____ (globe) peace and development.
【答案】36. a 37. which
38. on 39. was included
40. founded
41. and 42. featuring
43. to attend
44. messages
45. global
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了12月19日，一场名为“十二生肖共生”的展览在巴拿马托库门国际机场开幕，将持续到1月20日，该展出上既有用来呈现十二生肖的十三幅画作，也有十二生肖雕塑。该展览被列入今年由北京文化艺术基金主办的“画我们的运河”项目，由北京师范大学牵头申请，并邀请中国驻巴拿马大使发表致辞演讲。
【36题详解】
考查不定冠词。句意：中国巴拿马艺术家、北京师范大学艺术博士Sally Huang献上十三幅画作，将中国传统绘画的写意笔触与拉丁美洲美丽的色彩相结合，呈现了十二生肖。分析可知，“____1____ Chinese Panamanian artist”为名词短语，“artist”为可数名词，所填应是不定冠词作限定词，表泛指，“Chinese/t a ni z/”为辅音音素开头的单词，应是用“a”。故填a。
【37题详解】
考查非限制性定语从句关系词。句意：中国巴拿马艺术家、北京师范大学艺术博士Sally Huang献上十三幅画作，将中国传统绘画的写意笔触与拉丁美洲美丽的色彩相结合，呈现了十二生肖。分析可知，“___2____ combined the freehand brushstrokes of traditional Chinese paintings with the beautiful colors of Latin America, and presented the zodiac animals”为之前名词“thirteen paintings”的非限制性定语从句，先行词thirteen paintings指物，关系词替代先行词在从句中在主语，用关系代词which引导从句。故填which。
【38题详解】
考查介词和固定短语。句意：展出的还有毕业于中央美术学院的中国艺术家Zhang Yong的十二生肖雕塑。分析可知，“on display”，固定短语，意为“展览，正在展览中”。故填on。
【39题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：该展览被列入今年由北京文化艺术基金主办的“画我们的运河”项目。分析可知，所填动词作句子的谓语动词，结合前后文语境以及从句谓语“was sponsored”可知，时态用一般过去时，且主语“The exhibition”与谓语动词“include(包含，包括)”之间为被动关系，用一般过去时被动结构，根据主语为第三人称单数，应是“was done”。故填was included。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：北京文化艺术基金是由北京市文化和旅游局设立的非营利性基金，旨在为舞台艺术、文化交流和艺术人才培养三大领域提供支持。分析可知，“___5____ (found) by the Beijing Bureau of Culture and Tourism”为之前名词短语“a nonprofit fund”的后置定语，用非谓语形式表达，动词“found(成立)”与a nonprofit fund之间为被动关系，用过去分词形式。故填founded。
【41题详解】
考查并列连词。句意：北京文化艺术基金是由北京市文化和旅游局设立的非营利性基金，旨在为舞台艺术、文化交流和艺术人才培养三大领域提供支持。分析可知，空后名词短语“the cultivation of art talents(艺术人才的培养)”与之前“stage art(舞台艺术)”，“cultural exchange(文化交流)”为并列关系，用并列连词and连接。故填and。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：申请该项目的牵头机构是北京师范大学，举办了一系列以中国和巴拿马运河文化为主题的活动，并邀请两国艺术家参加展览和举办学术论坛。分析可知，“__7___ (feature) a series of events themed on the canal culture in both China and Panama…”在句中作状语，用非谓语形式表达。动词“feature”与主语“The lead institution (牵头机构)”之间为主动关系，用现在分词形式。故填featuring。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：申请该项目的牵头机构是北京师范大学，举办了一系列以中国和巴拿马运河文化为主题的活动，并邀请两国艺术家参加展览和举办学术论坛。分析可知，“invite sb. to do sth”，固定短语，意为“邀请某人做某事”，动词不定式作宾语补足语。故填to attend。
【44题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：大使在讲话中向艺术家们表示了祝贺，同时强调中国和巴拿马应该共同努力，促进世界和平与发展。分析可知，message是可数名词，“some”之后接可数名词复数形式。故填messages。
【45题详解】
考查形容词。句意：大使在讲话中向艺术家们表示了祝贺，同时强调中国和巴拿马应该共同努力，促进世界和平与发展。分析可知，这里应是形容词作定语，修饰名词短语“peace and development”，“globe”动词，意为“地球”，其形容词形式为“global(全球的，全世界的)”。故填global。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校英文报新增“Culture”栏目，现面向全体学生开展题为“The Poet I Admire Most”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 钦佩的诗人;
2. 钦佩他/她的理由。
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。
The Poet I Admire Most
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【答案】 The Poet I Admire Most
The poet I admire most is Bai Juyi in the Tang Dynasty. He was famous for his bold and free style of poetry and his attention to people’s livelihood issues. I admire Bai Juyi most because he was a realistic poet, who has a profound impact on poetry. Even though he was well fed and clothed, he devoted himself to writing poems to describe the hardships of life at the bottom. In conclusion, what he has done is so admirable that I’ll remember him forever.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给你校英文报新增“Culture”栏目撰写一篇名为“The Poet I Admire Most”的文章，要求写出钦佩的诗人和钦佩的理由。
【详解】1.词汇积累
欣赏：admire→ appreciate
影响：impact → effect
总之：in conclusion→ in a word
记住：remember→ memorize
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：I admire Bai Juyi most because he was a realistic poet who has a profound impact on poetry.
拓展句：It is because he was a realistic poet, who has a profound impact on poetry that I admire Bai Juyi most.
【点睛】【高分句型1】The poet I admire most is Bai Juyi in the Tang Dynasty.（运用了省略关系代词的定语从句）
【高分句型2】In conclusion, what he has done is so admirable that I’ll remember him forever.（运用了what引导的主语从句及so…that…引导的状语从句）
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a small town, there was a community talent show held every year in the local park. The event was a highlight for many, with performances from various local talents. Among the audience was a woman named Emily, a kind-hearted local librarian, along with her 12-year-old daughter Anna. Both of their eyes were filled with excitement.
As the show began, Emily and her daughter watched a young girl in amazement, about eight, confidently sing a song. Her voice was surprisingly powerful for her small body. Then a group of teenagers followed. Their hip-hop dance routine was full of energy, leading to cheers from the crowd. There was even an elderly gentleman who performed a series of magic tricks. However, as the sun began to set, many in the audience grew tired and the applause (掌声) after each act became less enthusiastic (热情的).
Then came the turn of a young boy, around ten years old, nervously holding his violin. As he started playing, it was clear that he was a beginner. His notes were shaky and he missed a few beats. The audience, already tired, responded with only a little polite applause. Emily noticed the boy’s frustrated face as he finished his performance.
It was at this moment that Emily recalled a powerful memory from her own childhood—the time when she had stood on a similar stage, her voice trembling (颤抖) through a song. But the kindness she had received from a stranger in the audience pushed her to carry on. Drawing from the lesson she had learned from the past experience, Emily stood up, clapping loudly and cheering for the boy. “Great job! Keep practicing, and you’re doing wonderfully!”she called out. Her enthusiasm inspired other members of the audience to join in the applause, their clap growing louder and more sincere.
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。
Anna looked up at her mother, surprised by her actions.
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Since that day, Anna carried her mother’s lesson with her.
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【答案】范文
Anna looked up at her mother, surprised by her actions. “Mom, why did you do that ”she asked curiously. Emily smiled and said that the boy was brave enough to share his talent with them. She thought it’s important to encourage and support each other, especially when someone is just starting out and that people can never know how much a simple act of kindness can mean to someone. Anna nodded thoughtfully, watching as the young violinist left the stage with a shy but proud smile.
Since that day, Anna carried her mother’s lesson with her. She found herself looking at situations differently, seizing opportunities to offer support and kindness. In school, when classmates struggled or felt nervous, Ann a was there with a word of encouragement, remembering her mother’s example at the talent show. She realized that these small acts of kindness didn’t just help others, and that they made herself feel good too. Anna hoped that just like her mother, she could be a source of initiative and encouragement in someone else’s life.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了在一个小镇上，当地公园每年都会举办一个社区才艺表演，艾米丽和她的女儿发现一名男孩表演十分紧张，于是妈妈上前为他加油鼓舞，女儿安娜不理解询问原因，妈妈解释了以后，安娜也开始积极帮助身边的人。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“安娜抬头看着母亲，对母亲的行为感到惊讶”可知，第一段可描写妈妈解释自己为男孩加油的原因。
②由第二段首句内容“从那天起，安娜就把妈妈的教训带在身边”可知，第二段可描写安娜抓住机会帮助身边的人，希望能像她的母亲一样，在别人的生活中成为主动和鼓励的源泉。
2.续写线索：安娜感到惊讶——询问原因——妈妈解释——安娜发生改变——安娜提供帮助——安娜感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①询问：ask/inquire
②抓住：seize/grasp
③记得：remember/keep in mind
情绪类
①惊讶：surprised/shocked
②体贴：thoughtfully/considerately
【点睛】[高分句型1] Anna hoped that just like her mother, she could be a source of initiative and encouragement in someone else’s life. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] In school, when classmates struggled or felt nervous, Ann a was there with a word of encouragement, remembering her mother’s example at the talent show. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)西安市部分学校2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试
英语
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 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. What is the man probably going to do
A. Go to the hospital. B. Return some books. C. Buy some magazines.
2. On which day does the woman like to go to the zoo
A. Sunday. B. Saturday. C. Friday.
3. Where is Jennifer working now
A. In a college. B. In a hospital. C. In a drugstore.
4. When will the flight arrive
A. At 1:00 pm. B. At 1:30 pm. C. At 2:30 pm.
5. What does the woman mean
A. The man should check with his professor.
B. The ending of the book will be boring.
C. The man needs to finish the book.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分，满分22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6 What did the man do last Saturday
A. He studied a lot. B. He went camping. C. He joined a club.
7. Why do people join “Flash Play”
A. To survive the economic crisis.
B. To make friends.
C. To earn money.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does Diana say sorry to Peter
A. She has to give up her travel plan.
B. She wants to visit another city.
C. She needs to put off her test.
9. What does Diana want Peter to do
A. Help her with her study.
B. Take a book to her friend.
C. Teach a geography lesson.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Where are the speakers
A. In New Orleans. B. In Boston. C. In Memphis.
11. Why is the boy unsure about skiing in the front yard
A. He thinks skiing there dangerous.
B. He wants to build a snowman instead.
C. He doesn’t want to be covered in snow.
12. How does the girl know so much about the snow
A. She grew up in a cold area.
B. She learned about it from her mother.
C. She spent every winter in the mountains.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. Who is the woman
A. A teacher. B. A doctor. C. A student.
14. What is the woman doing
A. Giving a class. B. Making a survey. C. Going shopping.
15. How many hours a week does the man work
A. About 50. B. About 40. C. About 30.
16. What does the man spend three hours doing per week
A. Talking to friends. B. Talking to the family. C. Reading.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What did John enjoy doing in his childhood
A. Painting pictures. B. Touring France. C. Playing outdoors.
18. What did John do soon after he moved to the US
A. He studied biology. B. He did business. C. He worked on a farm.
19. Why did John go hunting at the very beginning
A. For food. B. For pleasure. C. For money.
20. What is the subject of John’s works
A. American birds. B. Natural scenery. C. Family life.
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
The National Football Museum has the world’s largest public collection of football objects and archives (档案), which is known as the Football Heritage Collection. In 2013 it was recognised as an official Designated Collection by Arts Council England and described as “of outstanding importance and value”. There are currently over 40,000 items within the collection, which continues to grow as we acquire new objects to preserve and help us share stories about football. Below provides a brief summary of the individual collections that contribute to the Football Heritage Collection.
The FIFA — Langton Collection
The finest single collection of football in the world was collected by Harry Langton, a London journalist with a passion for the game. The vast collection includes artwork, toys and games and playing equipment, and also houses a number of objects relating to women’s football.
The Football League Collection
This collection reflects all aspects of the history and development of the world’s oldestprofessional league, founded in 1888. Handbooks, attendance records, programmes and a large range of books provide an invaluable research tool for the museum.
The People’s Collection
This rich and developing collection features objects donated to us by members of thepublic footballers (and their families) and other people related to the game. The 6,000-strong collection features all kinds of items.
Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End Collections
The official collection from Preston North End contains over 1,000 objects and celebratesone of the most famous clubs in the history of the game, and the team that play at the oldest football league ground in the world.
1. What do we know about the Football Heritage Collection
A. It was originally founded in 2013. B. It has no more than 40,000 objects.
C. It is a collection of football items. D. It helps us share basketball stories.
2. Which collection displays objects about women’s football
A. The People’s Collection.
B. Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End Collections.
C. The Football L eague Collection.
D. The FIFA — Langton Collection.
3. Where is the text probably from
A. A research paper. B. A museum guide.
C. A campus poster. D. A film review.
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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. How did Rich feel about Avery’s response
A. Doubtful.
B. Content.
C. Concerned.
D. Expected.
7. 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
Health organizations such as the UK’s national health services recommend that adults take 10 micrograms, or 400 international units (IU) of vitamin D every day, while the National Institutes of Health advise that most adults take 600 IU, with both bodies cautioning against taking more than 4,000 IU per day. Having too much vitamin D can cause a build-up of calcium (钙) in the blood, leading to symptoms such as nausea and kidney stones.
But Patrick J. LaRiccia at the University of Pennsylvania and his colleagues recently found that a daily dose (一剂) of 5,000 IU may reduce the risk of influenza-like symptoms. They wondered whether this higher-than-recommended dosage may also have other positive effects.
So the team asked 196 adults to take 5,000 IU of vitamin D3 every day for about nine months. The adults, aged 47 on average, were aware of the dose they were having. The researchers also analyzed the data of more than 1,900 people who weren’t given the 5,000 IU daily dose of vitamin D. However, they were free to take vitamin D supplements if they wished. Towards the end of the study, across this group, the average reported dose was 1,318 IU and the average age was 50.
Over 10 months, those on the 5,000 IU dose had a lower risk of being hospitalized due to any cause, and they had to visit the emergency room or be admitted to intensive care less than people in the other group. No participants reported side effects.
However, LaRiccia says the team can’t rule out the age difference as a possible cause of these results, with those in the high-dose group potentially avoiding hospital because they were on average three years younger. The nationalities of people in the two groups also differed, with fewer Hispanic and Latino people in the high-dose group, which may have affected the results.
“The findings are promising, but the study was relatively small and the study period was too short to monitor any long-term safety issues of such a high daily dose of vitamin D,” says JoAnn Manson at Harvard University.
8. How much vitamin D does National Institutes of Health recommend us to take daily
A. At least 10 IU. B. Less than 400 IU. C. Roughly 600 IU. D. Over 4,000 IU.
9. How did the team carry out the study
A. By explaining the phenomenon. B. By referring to previous data.
C. By using supporting examples. D. By comparing and analyzing.
10. How many factors may have affected the results according to LaRiccia
A. One. B. Two. C. Three. D. Four.
11 What is JoAnn Manson’s attitude towards the study
A. Objective. B. Negative. C. Favorable. D. Uncertain.
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.
12. 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.
13. What does the underlined word “unveil” in paragraph 2 probably mean
A. Reveal.
B. Seek.
C. Deny.
D. Maintain.
14. 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.
15 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准选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
We all feel lonely at some point, but long-term social loneliness can damage our mental and physical health. “Loneliness is a signal that you need human connection,” says Dr. Jeremy Nobel. ____16____.
Know yourself
It’s easier to connect with people if you have shared the same ideas or experiences, so start paying attention to what’s on your mind. ____17____. If you know what’s meaningful for you, it may lead you to an activity or creative idea that connects you to people.
Make something
When someone says make something, you can immediately say, “Well, I’m not Picasso. I don’t know how to do a fancy painting.” And, of course, you’re not! But the opportunities for creative expression are endless. You can plant a garden or try a dance move. ____18____.
Take a risk by having conversations
Share something about yourself. It doesn’t have to be the biggest or darkest part of your life, but just something you think other people might find interesting and convincing. ____19____, putting yourself out there requires a bit of risk, and it’s another important step to real connection.
____20____
Whether it’s volunteering for a cause you believe in or just for fun, try to find others who share your interests. And if you follow your natural curiosities, you may find something new. Share your thoughts and feelings in creative ways with other people who have that interest.
A. Other people’s loneliness matters too
B. Find a group that matches your interests
C. Since you have shared some of your secrets
D. Here are some good tips to make connection
E. Even if you’re nervous about being judged or refused
F. Knowing yourself can be the first step to bond with others
G. Making something can express your thoughts and feelings to others
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。
Born without legs, Zion Clark is now a wrestler. “You don’t need legs to leave your footprint on this planet” is a (n) ___21___ by which Zion Clark lives his life.
Since birth, the man has continuously ___22___ every challenge. He was born with a (n) ___23___ disease called Caudal Regression Syndrome, which left him without legs. During childhood, he was shy and ___24___. It was through sport, especially wrestling, that he started ___25___ overcoming difficulties in life.
Wrestling gave Clark a (n) ___26___ which changed his life. It also inspired him to hit the gym, from which he could see a major ___27___. However, he wasn’t ___28___ with just wrestling success. Clark ___29___ his life to representing his country at both the Olympics in wrestling and the Paralympics in wheelchair racing. He still hopes to ____30____ to Paris 2024 and is following a strict training schedule in order to make that dream a ____31____.
Now in order to ____32____ others, Clark has become a speaker, who shares the lessons he has learned throughout his life. The public ____33____ are his way of giving back, motivating people in whatever they desire to do in their lives.
“Are you going to wait for an opportunity or are you going to ____34____ the opportunity Either way, once you do that, that’s when you start ____35____ your imprint (印记). Anybody can do that anywhere,” Clark said.
21.
A. impression B. debate C. motto D. arrangement
22.
A. attracted B. packaged C. cheated D. encountered
23.
A. rare B. common C. typical D. ordinary
24.
A. careless B. quiet C. lazy D. creative
25.
A. dramatically B. secretly C. partly D. bravely
26.
A. purpose B. reason C. issue D. disaster
27.
A. interest B. role C. transformation D. document
28.
A. popular B. surprised C. familiar D. content
29.
A. owed B. devoted C. objected D. returned
30.
A. make it B. get it C. put it D. catch it
31.
A. chance B. reality C. decision D. commitment
32.
A. inspire B. serve C. treat D. support
33.
A. reports B. debates C. speeches D. events
34.
A. abandon B. fight C. seize D. waste
35.
A. putting B. holding C. keeping D. leaving
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, ____36____ Chinese Panamanian artist and a doctor of art from Beijing Normal University, presented thirteen paintings, ____37____ 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 ____38____ display, which were created by Chinese artist Zhang Yong, graduating from the Central Academy of Fine Arts.
The exhibition ____39____ (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 ____40____ (found) by the Beijing Bureau of Culture and Tourism to provide support in the three major fields of stage art, cultural exchange ____41____ the cultivation (培养) of art talents.
The lead institution applying for the project was Beijing Normal University, ____42____(feature) a series of events themed on the canal culture in both China and Panama, also inviting artists from both countries ____43____ (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 ____44____ (message) congratulating the artists in his speech, while emphasizing that China and Panama should work together to promote _____45_____ (globe) peace and development.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华，你校英文报新增“Culture”栏目，现面向全体学生开展题为“The Poet I Admire Most”的征文活动。请你写一篇短文投稿，内容包括：
1. 钦佩的诗人;
2. 钦佩他/她的理由。
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。
The Poet I Admire Most
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第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
In a small town, there was a community talent show held every year in the local park. The event was a highlight for many, with performances from various local talents. Among the audience was a woman named Emily, a kind-hearted local librarian, along with her 12-year-old daughter Anna. Both of their eyes were filled with excitement.
As the show began, Emily and her daughter watched a young girl in amazement, about eight, confidently sing a song. Her voice was surprisingly powerful for her small body. Then a group of teenagers followed. Their hip-hop dance routine was full of energy, leading to cheers from the crowd. There was even an elderly gentleman who performed a series of magic tricks. However, as the sun began to set, many in the audience grew tired and the applause (掌声) after each act became less enthusiastic (热情的).
Then came the turn of a young boy, around ten years old, nervously holding his violin. As he started playing, it was clear that he was a beginner. His notes were shaky and he missed a few beats. The audience, already tired, responded with only a little polite applause. Emily noticed the boy’s frustrated face as he finished his performance.
It was at this moment that Emily recalled a powerful memory from her own childhood—the time when she had stood on a similar stage, her voice trembling (颤抖) through a song. But the kindness she had received from a stranger in the audience pushed her to carry on. Drawing from the lesson she had learned from the past experience, Emily stood up, clapping loudly and cheering for the boy. “Great job! Keep practicing, and you’re doing wonderfully!”she called out. Her enthusiasm inspired other members of the audience to join in the applause, their clap growing louder and more sincere.
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Anna looked up at her mother, surprised by her actions.
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Since that day, Anna carried her mother’s lesson with her.
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