青海省西宁市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末联考英语试题(原卷版+解析版,无听力音频无听力原文)

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西宁市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末联考
英语 学科
试卷满分: 150 分 考试时长: 120分钟
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Why does Mike make the call
A. To inquire about his health check .
B. To have a physical examination
C. To make an appointment.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. Rapid development in technology. B. Their school life. C. TV programs .
3. What does Alan ask his mother to do
A. Clean his room.
B. Turn down the TV.
C. Help to prepare a speech.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a supermarket. B. At home . C. At a restaurant.
5. When was the train supposed to arrive
A. At 9:14. B. At 9:20 .C. A t 9:40.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22. 5分)。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
6. What was the woman doing when Edwin came back
A. She was answering the phone.
B. She was making dinner.
C. She was sleeping.
7. How did Edwin feel about Paul’s news
A. Excited .B. Surprised. C. Uninterested.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
8. What does Fiona dislike about the play
A. The plot. B. The costumes. C. The actors’ acting.
9. Who is the man’s old classmate
A. The director. B. The playwright. C. The leading role.
10. When does the conversation take place
A. At the end of the play.
B. In the middle of the play.
C At the beginning of the play.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates.
B. Boss and employee.
C. Teacher and student.
12. When will Kevin meet the designer
A. At1:00 pm on Saturday.
B. At10:30 am on Saturday.
C. At11:00 am on Sunday.
13. What does Kevin plan to do on Sunday
A. Have a good rest. B. Go to the seaside.
C. See a film.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
14. How old is Bruce
A.8 years old. B.15 year sold.
C.17 years old.
15. What’s the woman’s favorite hobby now
A. Going skiing. B. Playing chess.
C. Playing golf.
16. What does the woman think of playing computer games
A. It helps her make friends. B. It makes her relaxed.
C. It is a waste of time.
17. What will the speakers do next
A. They will have an English class.
B. They will chat with their teacher.
C. They will meet the woman’s friends.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18. What is James Brown in the company
A. The marketing manager.
B. The information officer.
C. The production manager.
19. What will the listeners do next
A. Have lunch.
B. Watch a video.
C. Visit the production area.
20. Where will the listeners meet at 7:15 pm
A. In a hotel.
B. In a restaurant.
C. In the meeting room.
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
Participating in photography competitions can bring you various benefits. The following are four great photography competitions you may want to attend this year.
Communication Arts Photography Competition
Most photo competitions come with cash prizes. This competition doesn’t. But it is still a respected competition. To be qualified (符合资格的), your images need to be first produced or published in a period from the previous March to this March. Each participant can present five images at most, and the images must be created for the same project. The winning images will spread worldwide in Communication Arts and on .
Sony World Photography Awards
The competition provides winners with cash prizes as well as Sony equipment. Another great thing about this competition is its travelling exhibition. No matter which country you are in, you can always notice the winning images. Participants are allowed to present five to ten images. You will love this competition because it is free to enter, and you can choose from many different categories (类别).
Moscow International Foto Awards
The goal of the competition is to discover and recognize talented photographers worldwide and introduce them to the creative community in Russia. There is a discount on entry fees for students. Participants can enter up to twenty images, both individual images and photo series in any of its nine categories.
Nikon Small World
Being a long-standing camera producer, Nikon has been running this competition since 1975. This competition is all about photomicrography. Anyone can enter, and each participant can present three images. If you don’t feel like entering even if it is free, checkout the previous winners. The images are amazing, and that might just get you in the mood for application.
1. What can we know about the Communication Arts Photography Competition
A. It awards winners a large sum of money.
B. It accepts images that have been published only.
C. It enables the winning works to be widely seen.
D. It allows a participant to present works on various topics.
2. Which competition allows participants to present the most images
A. Nikon Small World.
B. Moscow International Foto Awards.
C. Sony World Photography Awards.
D. Communication Arts Photography Competition.
3. What do Sony World Photography Awards and Nikon Small World have in common
A. They both enable one participant to compete in many categories.
B. They both offer the winning images worldwide exhibition tours.
C. They both only qualify photos taken by their own-brand cameras.
D. They both give participants free entrance.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个很棒的摄影比赛。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由Communication Arts Photography Competition中的“The winning images will spread worldwide in Communication Arts and on . (获奖图片将在Communication Arts和上全球传播)”可知,Communication Arts Photography Competition这个比赛能够使获奖作品获得广泛的关注。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由Communication Arts Photography Competition中的“Each participant can present five images at most, and the images must be created for the same project. (每个参与者最多可以展示五张图片,并且这些图片必须为同一项目创建)”,Sony World Photography Awards中的“Participants are allowed to present five to ten images. (参与者可以展示五到十张图片)”,Moscow International Foto Awards中的“There is a discount on entry fees for students. Participants can enter up to twenty images, both individual images and photo series in any of its nine categories. (参与者最多可以输入20张图片,包括九个类别中的任何一个类别的个人图片和照片系列)”和Nikon Small World中的“Anyone can enter, and each participant can present three images. (每个参与者都可以展示三张图片)”可知,Moscow International Foto Awards允许参赛者提交的照片数量是最多的。故选B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由Sony World Photography Awards中的“You will love this competition because it is free to enter, and you can choose from many different categories (类别). (你会喜欢这个比赛,因为它是免费的,你可以从许多不同的类别中选择)”和Nikon Small World中的“If you don’t feel like entering even if it is free, checkout the previous winners. (如果你觉得即使是免费的也不想进入,请结账之前的中奖者)”可知,Sony World Photography Awards和Nikon Small World的共同之处在于它们都让参与者免费入场。故选D项。
B
March 12 was my last typical day in the classroom before COVID-19 changed everything. When my district closed the following day, I assumed, as many did, that this was a temporary move. However, the closure did not end as quickly as we expected. As the closure continued, while I was glad that none of my students was infected with the virus, I began to worry that the growth of reading ability my first-graders and I worked so hard for would gradually disappear.
It is reported that only one-third of students in the US achieved reading proficiency at grade level in 2019. As the years go by, the gaps become larger, and students who are reading below grade level seldom catch up with their peers. These students often encounter significant social and emotional challenges as they become increasingly aware of their differences from their classmates. And school closures caused by COVID-19 have made the situation even worse.
So when my district reopened in the fall, we were faced with difficult decisions about how to best deliver instruction. At our school, all students have to take a series of short screening tests to assess reading ability at the beginning of the school year. Considering that one size cannot fit all, I adjusted my teaching plans in time throughout the year. If a student received a low score in a particular area, I’d conduct a follow-up assessment to learn about the real cause of the difficulty.
I also conducted exercises to help students practice reading skills. Using other online platforms, I created interactive
lessons with other teachers, in which students practiced reading and writing specific words, reading full sentences and answering corresponding comprehension questions. The platforms enabled us to see all students’ screens at once and gauge which students were on target and needed additional support. They also provided information for planning subsequent lessons.
As a teacher, I know I cannot make all children reach proficiency in literacy (读写能力) myself, but I believe what I am doing can really make a difference to their lives, and I will go on with it.
4. What did the author worry about during the closure
A. The health condition of her students.
B. The decline in her enthusiasm for work.
C. The uncertainty about the duration of the closure.
D. The influence of closure on students’ reading ability.
5. What did the author do to help her students improve their reading ability
A. She motivated students to analyze their own problems.
B. She adapted teaching strategies to suit her students’ needs.
C. She used technology to make reading exercises more interesting.
D. She instructed students to take screening tests before each class.
6. What does the underlined word “gauge” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Judge. B. Explain. C. Control. D. Change.
7. Which of the following words can best describe the author
A. Strict and wise. B. Responsible and flexible.
C. Sensitive and optimistic. D. Humorous and considerate.
【答案】4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在封锁期间担忧学生的阅读能力会消失,于是及时调整了教学计划,好适应学生的实际情况。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As the closure continued, while I was glad that none of my students was infected with the virus, I began to worry that the growth of reading ability my first-graders and I worked so hard for would gradually disappear.(随着封锁的继续,我很高兴我的学生没有感染病毒,但我开始担心我和我的一年级学生努力培养的阅读能力会逐渐消失)”可知,作者在封锁时担心封锁对学生阅读能力的影响。故选D。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Considering that one size cannot fit all, I adjusted my teaching plans in time throughout the year. If a student received a low score in a particular area, I’d conduct a follow-up assessment to learn about the real cause of the difficulty.(考虑到不能一刀切,我在一年中及时调整了我的教学计划。如果学生在某一特定领域得分较低,我会进行后续评估,以了解困难的真正原因)”可知,作者调整教学策略以适应学生的需要,来帮助学生提高阅读能力。故选B。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“The platforms enabled us to see all students’ screens at once”以及后文“which students were on target and needed additional support”可知,这些平台使作者他们能够一次看到所有学生的屏幕,因此可以判断哪些学生达到了目标,需要额外的支持。故划线词意思是“判断”。故选A。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“As the closure continued, while I was glad that none of my students was infected with the virus, I began to worry that the growth of reading ability my first-graders and I worked so hard for would gradually disappear.(随着封锁的继续,我很高兴我的学生没有感染病毒,但我开始担心我和我的一年级学生努力培养的阅读能力会逐渐消失)”以及第三段“Considering that one size cannot fit all, I adjusted my teaching plans in time throughout the year. If a student received a low score in a particular area, I’d conduct a follow-up assessment to learn about the real cause of the difficulty.(考虑到不能一刀切,我在一年中及时调整了我的教学计划。如果学生在某一特定领域得分较低,我会进行后续评估,以了解困难的真正原因)”可推知,作者在疫情封锁期间还担心学生的阅读能力会消失,说明作者有责任心,作者根据实际情况调整教学计划,说明作者有灵活性。故选B。
C
Palestinian farmer Salman al-Nabahin was working in his garden in Gaza when he noticed that some of the new trees he’d planted on his land did not root properly. Curious about what might be causing the issue, al-Nabahin asked his son to help him start digging.
His son’s ax (斧子) struck something hard. When the two men began to clear away the dirt, they discovered an item they did not recognize. A little Internet searching provided the answer to their mystery: They’d come across a Byzantine-era floor mosaic (拜占庭时期马赛克地画) featuring birds and other animals.
This happened six months ago. Now, archaeologists (考古学家) are hard at work studying the flooring to learn more about its secrets and civilization values.
The mosaic features 17 images of birds and other animals presented in bright colors. Archaeologists believe artists created the flooring sometime between the fifth and seventh centuries, though they don’t know whether the mosaic had religious (宗教的) origins. In total, the land covering the entire mosaic is about 500 square meters, and the mosaic itself measures about 23 square meters. Some parts of the mosaic appear to be damaged, likely from the roots of an old tree.
“These are the most beautiful mosaic floors discovered in Gaza, both in terms of the quality of the vivid representation and the complexity of the pattern,” says René Elter, an archaeologist in Jerusalem. “Never have mosaic floors of this precision in the patterns and richness of the colors been discovered in the Gaza Strip.”
The Gaza Strip, which is located between Israel and Egypt and was a busy trade route throughout history, is home to many ancient civilizations. The farmer and his son discovered the mosaic about a kilometer from the border with Israel. Archaeologists and other experts are concerned about the mosaic’s future because of the ongoing conflict there and a lack of funding for historical protection.
8. What led Salman al-Nabahin to the unexpected discovery
A. His son’s constant digging work. B. His decision to remove some new trees.
C. The improper growth of some new trees. D. The appearance of some birds and other animals.
9. What can we learn about the mosaic
A. Its origin has something to do with religion. B. The time of its creation can be figured out.
C. It has been seriously damaged by digging work. D. It reflects relationships between humans and animals.
10. What do René Elter’s words in the last but one paragraph show
A. The history of the mosaic floors. B. The great value of the mosaic floors.
C. The secrets hidden in the mosaic floors. D. The difficulty in creating the mosaic floors.
11. What is some experts’ concern about the mosaic
A. It may not be well -protected. B. It may be too large to carry.
C. It may cause regional conflicts. D. It may lose its historical meaning
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了近来,在巴勒斯坦的加沙地带发现了具有一千年历史的马赛克地画。这些马赛克拼出了许多种动物的图案,颇为美观,具有很高的艺术价值。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“Palestinian farmer Salman al-Nabahin was working in his garden in Gaza when he noticed that some of the new trees he’d planted on his land did not root properly. Curious about what might be causing the issue, al-Nabahin asked his son to help him start digging.(巴勒斯坦农民Salman al-Nabahin(在加沙的花园里工作时,注意到他在土地上种植的一些新树没有生根。出于好奇,al-Nabahin让他的儿子帮他开始挖掘。)”可知,Salman al-Nabahin种植的一些新树的根部生长受到了一定的阻碍,所以导致了他这次的发现。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段的“Archaeologists believe artists created the flooring sometime between the fifth and seventh centuries, though they don’t know whether the mosaic had religious (宗教的) origins.(考古学家认为,艺术家创作地板的时间是在五世纪至七世纪之间,尽管他们不知道马赛克是否有宗教渊源)”可知,这些马赛克地画的创作时间是可以确定的。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段René Elter所说的话“Never have mosaic floors of this precision in the patterns and richness of the colors been discovered in the Gaza Strip.(在加沙地带从未发现过图案如此精确、色彩如此丰富的马赛克地板)”可推知,他的话主要是想表明这些马赛克地画的价值。故选B。
【11题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“Archaeologists and other experts are concerned about the mosaic’s future because of the ongoing conflict there and a lack of funding for historical protection.(考古学家和其他专家对马赛克的未来感到担忧,因为那里正在发生冲突,而且缺乏历史保护资金)”可知,专家担心的是这种马赛克地画可能会因为种种原因而无法得到很好的保护。故选A。
D
The days of the bedroom fitting room are numbered. Online retail giant (零售巨头) Boohoo has become the latest in a string of retailers to start charging shoppers for returns.
By offering free returns in the first place, companies, such as Boohoo, created entirely new behaviour around shopping. A 2018 study found that 9% of UK consumers buy clothes to post on social media, only to return them straight after. Almost one in five 35-to 44-year-olds admit to doing it, and men, apparently, do it more than women.
However, when clothes are returned, they’re likely to be thrown away rather than resold. This is because processing returns is time-consuming and costly. Buttons need to be rebuttoned, labels need to be reattached, products need refolding and rebagging, and then they must be put back into the system for sale. So it is clearly a cheaper and easier solution for businesses to send the whole lot to landfills (垃圾填埋场). It’s really a great waste of resources, not to mention an insult (冒 犯) to the skilled people who put their time into making each product, but it’s the reality of modern fashion.
When clothes don’t become rubbish, there’s still the impact of the extra shipping to consider, as well as the packaging waste. About 180bn plastic bags are produced every year to store, protect and transport clothes, and less than 15% of them are collected for recycling.
The impact of returns is a fairly well-kept secret, likely to keep people shopping guilt-free (没有负罪感地). But even if it was widely known, it wouldn’t guarantee people would stop treating returns thoughtlessly. After all, other environmental and human impacts of fast fashion are out there for all to see and yet the industry continues to thrive.
Hopefully, charging for returns is expected to change people’s behavior. Without free returns on the table, shoppers may think twice about buying 10 items when they know they’ll only keep five or buying clothes purely for social media content. And with the arrival of return charges, the clothes we already have might also start to look a little more appealing.
12. Why do retailers tend to throw away returned clothes
A. To keep up with the latest fashion. B. To avoid a huge waste of resources.
C. To let the skilled people feel honored. D. To save the trouble of processing returns.
13. What does the author think people will do if they know the impacts of returns
A. They will feel guilty about shopping. B. They will continue their shopping behavior.
C. They will consider their shopping carefully. D. They will keep their shopping behavior secret.
14. What does the author say about the move to charge for returns
A. It puts great pressure on customers. B. It can influence social media content.
C. It can do little to help reduce returns. D. It will turn out to be an effective measure.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. It is necessary to charge shoppers for returns. B. It is difficult to control the number of returns.
C. Many retailers are struggling to process returns. D. People have different opinions on the end of free returns.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要论述了对消费者的退货行为进行收费的必要性。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“This is because processing returns is time-consuming and costly. Buttons need to be rebuttoned, labels need to be reattached, products need refolding and rebagging, and then they must be put back into the system for sale. (这是因为处理退货既耗时又昂贵。纽扣需要重新订好,标签需要重新贴上,产品需要重新折叠和重新标记,然后必须重新放入系统中进行销售)”可知,销售商之所以会把退回的衣物扔掉是为了省去处理衣服的麻烦。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段中的“But even if it was widely known, it wouldn’t guarantee people would stop treating returns thoughtlessly. After all, other environmental and human impacts of fast fashion are out there for all to see and yet the industry continues to thrive.(但即使它广为人知,也不能保证人们会停止轻率地对待退货。毕竟,快时尚对环境和人类的其他影响是有目共睹的,但该行业仍在继续蓬勃发展)”可知,作者认为即使人们知道退货会造成的影响,他们还是会继续他们的退货行为。故选B。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“Hopefully, charging for returns is expected to change people’s behavior. Without free returns on the table, shoppers may think twice about buying 10 items when they know they’ll only keep five or buying clothes purely for social media content. And with the arrival of return charges, the clothes we already have might also start to look a little more appealing.(希望收取费用有望改变人们的行为。如果没有免费退货,购物者可能会再三考虑购买10件商品,因为他们知道自己只会保留5件,或者购买纯粹用于社交媒体内容的衣服。随着退货费用的到来,我们现有的衣服可能也开始看起来更有吸引力)”可推知,作者认为这种对于退货行为收费的措施会很有效。故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文以及最后一段“Hopefully, charging for returns is expected to change people’s behavior. Without free returns on the table, shoppers may think twice about buying 10 items when they know they’ll only keep five or buying clothes purely for social media content. And with the arrival of return charges, the clothes we already have might also start to look a little more appealing.(希望收取费用有望改变人们的行为。如果没有免费退货,购物者可能会再三考虑购买10件商品,因为他们知道自己只会保留5件,或者购买纯粹用于社交媒体内容的衣服。随着退货费用的到来,我们现有的衣服可能也开始看起来更有吸引力)”可知,文章主要论述了对消费者的退货行为进行收费的必要性。故选A。
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。
Academic conferences (会议) are an essential part of academic life.____16____ However, attending academic conferences is helpful. It can not only provide you with the opportunity to listen to different points of view but help you know more great people. There are countless benefits of attending academic conferences.
___17___ If you want to know about the very latest findings in your field before they are even published in journals, then a conference is the place to be. Many researchers will present findings which have not yet been published at a conference.
Your journey to a new place for a conference can be fun.____18____ In the new place, you may eat new food, visit local tourist attractions, try to learn a new language and make some good friends.
____19____ Giving a talk or presentation will make you more comfortable in front of an audience. And you’ll learn things like the speed at which you should talk. Answering questions after your presentation and chatting with other attendees (出席者) will help you know how to effectively talk.
Your future job chances can be better. Attending a conference is something that can be written on your CV (简历), especially if you have given a talk or presentation. It shows that you’re engaged with your field and are taking an active part in communicating with others. It also shows your strong academic ability.____20____
A. You can hear about the latest research.
B. It’s necessary to make a full preparation for a conference.
C. Your presentation and communication skills will be improved.
D. Thus, your possible employers are more likely to be impressed.
E. Keep in mind that you are not required to attend all conferences.
F. But people sometimes feel like it’s scary to attend an academic conference.
G. Although a conference is a work event rather than a leisure one, it can still be enjoyable.
【答案】16. F 17. A 18. G 19. C 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了参加学术会议的多种好处。
【16题详解】
上文“Academic conferences (会议) are an essential part of academic life.(学术会议是学术生活的重要组成部分)”以及下文“However, attending academic conferences is helpful. (然而,参加学术会议是有帮助的)”说明参加学术会议对我们的学术是有帮助的。空处和上下文形成转折关系。F项中的“it’s scary to attend an academic conference”和上文中的“an essential part of academic life”相呼应,说明学术会议是学术生活的重要组成部分,但是有些人却觉得参加学术会议是非常可怕的。同时和下文中的“参加学术会议非常有帮助”形成转折关系。故选F。
【17题详解】
下文“If you want to know about the very latest findings in your field before they are even published in journals, then a conference is the place to be. (如果你想在你所在领域的最新发现发表在期刊上之前就了解它们,那么召开会议就是最好的选择)”说明参加学术会议的好处之一是能了解最新的研究成果。A项“你可以听到最新的研究。”适合作本文的主旨句,统领全段。故选A。
【18题详解】
上文“Your journey to a new place for a conference can be fun.(你去一个新地方参加会议的旅程可能很有趣)”说明参加学术会议也是一段非常愉快的旅程。空处顺接上文,说明学术会议虽然不是休闲旅行,但是也是非常有趣的。G项中的“it can still be enjoyable”和前文中的“a conference can be fun”相呼应。所以G项“尽管会议是工作活动而不是休闲活动,但它仍然可以令人愉快”符合语境。故选G。
【19题详解】
下文“Giving a talk or presentation will make you more comfortable in front of an audience. And you’ll learn things like the speed at which you should talk. Answering questions after your presentation and chatting with other attendees (出席者) will help you know how to effectively talk.(发表演讲或演讲会让你在观众面前更自在。你会学到一些东西,比如你说话速度。演讲结束后回答问题并与其他与会者聊天将帮助您了解如何有效地交谈)”说明本段主要讲述了学术会议可以帮助你提升沟通能力。C项“你的演讲和沟通技巧将会得到提高。”适合作本段的主旨句,统领全段。故选C。
【20题详解】
上文“It shows that you’re engaged with your field and are taking an active part in communicating with others. It also shows your strong academic ability.(这表明你参与了你的领域,并积极参与与他人的沟通。这也显示了你强大的学术能力)”说明参加学术会议对你工作的好处。空处和前文构成因果关系,说明参加完学术学术会议后,你的老板就因为此对你印象深刻。E项中的“your possible employers”和上文“Your future job”相呼应,说以D项“因此,你可能的雇主更有可能给你留下深刻印象。”符合语境。故选D。
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。
The tech industry created many wonders. However, when it comes to how they are used by kids, they usually bring a ____21____ influence on them.
My kids____22____ iPhones very early by playing with the old models my husband and I ____23____ after we got new ones. As a little girl, my daughter learned the English words on her own from an iPhone app. Besides, she was____24____ by simple apps that could repeat her facial expressions and read children’s stories to her. At that time, I considered iPhones quite ___25___ and usually permit her to use iPhone as a reward.
Things were good for a few years ____26____she discovered YouTube. I was____27____the first time I caught her watching YouTube videos at midnight. The YouTube videos were so ____28____ to her that she could not resist watching them even at midnight. It should not have surprised me how ____29____ YouTube would be. After all, I have spent a good part of my career predicting (预测) users’ needs to ___30___ users’ stickiness (黏着度). We do not want our users to ____31____ our product. But at no time did we realize that those users might be our ____32____ one day. Their immature brains and low self-control ability ____33____ to avoid the influence of those advanced tech products.
After seeing how my kids got lost in YouTube, I ____34____ my attitude towards iPhones. I took away their iPhones because they stand little chance of disentangling (使解脱) themselves from the ___35___ tech products.
21. A. slight B. personal C. negative D. beneficial
22. A. had control over B. got exposed to C. caught sight of D. got rid of
23. A. treasured B. repaired C. researched D. quitted
24. A. amused B. frightened C. disappointed D. confused
25. A. abnormal B. private C. educational D. expensive
26. A. because B. if C. unless D. until
27. A. shocked B. curious C. relaxed D. proud
28. A. meaningful B. appealing C. familiar D. essential
29. A. hopeful B. stupid C. costly D. powerful
30. A. ignore B. stop C. improve D. monitor
31. A. analyze B. leave C. advertise D. notice
32. A. children B. neighbors C. teachers D. parents
33. A. want B. forget C. fail D. manage
34. A. adopted B. changed C. discussed D. refused
35. A. efficient B. latest C. useful D. addictive
【答案】21. C 22. B 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了曾经作者允许自己的孩子使用科技产品,结果发现女儿半夜还在看YouTube视频,感到震惊。于是作者改变了对手机的看法,没收了孩子的手机,因为他们几乎没有机会从令人上瘾的科技产品中解脱出来。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:然而,当涉及到孩子们如何使用它们时,它们通常会给他们带来负面影响。A. slight轻微的;B. personal个人的;C. negative消极的;D. beneficial有益的。根据后文“because they stand little chance of disentangling themselves from the”作者的孩子对看YouTube上瘾,可知科技行业会给孩子们带来负面影响。故选C。
22题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意:我的孩子们很早就接触到iphone了,因为他们玩的是旧款的iphone,我和丈夫买了新手机后就不玩了。A. had control over控制;B. got exposed to接触;C. caught sight of看见;D. got rid of摆脱。根据后文“iPhones very early by playing with the old models”指作者的孩子很早就解除到了iPhone。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我的孩子们很早就接触到iphone了,因为他们玩的是旧款的iphone,我和丈夫买了新手机后就不玩了。A. treasured珍视;B. repaired修理;C. researched研究;D. quitted放弃。根据后文“after we got new ones”可知,作者和丈夫买了新的,就放弃了以前的旧手机了。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:此外,她被一些简单的应用程序逗乐了,这些应用程序可以重复她的面部表情,并给她读儿童故事。A. amused被逗乐的;B. frightened害怕的;C. disappointed失望的;D. confused困惑的。根据后文“by simple apps that could repeat her facial expressions and read children’s stories to her”可知,应用程序可以重复女儿的面部表情,所以女儿被逗乐了。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:那时,我认为iPhone很有教育意义,通常允许她使用iPhone作为奖励。A. abnormal反常的;B. private私有的;C. educational教育的;D. expensive昂贵的。根据上文“As a little girl, my daughter learned the English words on her own from an iPhone app.(当我女儿还是个小女孩的时候,她通过一个iPhone应用程序自学了英语单词)”可知,作者认为iPhone很有教育意义,故选C。
【26题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意:几年来一切都很好,直到她发现了YouTube。A. because因为;B. if如果;C. unless除非;D. until直到。此处引导时间状语从句,表示“直到”应用until。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我第一次撞见她在午夜看YouTube视频时很震惊。A. shocked震惊的;B. curious好奇的;C. relaxed放松的;D. proud骄傲的。根据后文“It should not have surprised me”可知,第一次撞见女儿在午夜看YouTube视频时作者很震惊。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:YouTube上的视频对她太有吸引力了,她甚至在半夜也忍不住看了。A. meaningful有意义的;B. appealing吸引人的;C. familiar熟悉的;D. essential重要的。根据后文“she could not resist watching them even at midnight”可知,YouTube上的视频对她太有吸引力了,她甚至在半夜也忍不住看了。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我不应该对YouTube的强大感到惊讶。A. hopeful有希望的;B. stupid愚蠢的;C. costly昂贵的;D. powerful强大的。结合上文可知,女儿半夜都在看YouTube,说明其吸引力很强大。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:毕竟,在我的职业生涯中,我花了很大一部分时间来预测用户的需求,以提高用户的黏着度。A. ignore忽视;B. stop停止;C. improve提高;D. monitor监视。根据上文“predicting users’ needs to”可知,预测用户的需求是为了提高用户黏着度。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:我们不希望用户离开我们的产品。A. analyze分析;B. leave离开;C. advertise打广告;D. notice注意到。结合上文可知预测用户的需求是为了提高用户黏着度,这样用户不容易离开产品,故选B。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意:但是我们从来没有意识到这些用户有一天可能是我们的孩子。A. children孩子;B. neighbors邻居;C. teachers老师;D. parents父母。呼应上文“when it comes to how they are used by kids”以及作者的女儿看视频上瘾,可知此处指产品的用户成了孩子,故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:他们不成熟的大脑和较低的自我控制能力无法避免这些先进科技产品的影响。A. want想要;B. forget忘记;C. fail失败;D. manage设法。根据上文“Their immature brains and low self-control ability”可知,孩子们不成熟的大脑和较低的自我控制能力无法避免这些先进科技产品的影响。fail to do sth.表示“未能做某事”。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意:在看到我孩子们是如何迷上YouTube后,我改变了对iPhone的态度。A. adopted采用;B. changed改变;C. discussed讨论;D. refused拒绝。根据后文“I took away their iPhones”可知,作者改变了对iPhone的态度。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意:我没收了他们的iPhone,因为他们几乎没有机会从令人上瘾的科技产品中解脱出来。A. efficient有效的;B. latest最新的;C. useful有用的;D. addictive使人上瘾的。根据上文“she could not resist watching them even at midnight”作者女儿半夜都在看视频,说明科技产品会令人上瘾。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。
Jiangxi Province has taken many measures to protect finless porpoises (江豚), ____36____ have faced dramatic changes in their living environment as Poyang Lake, China’s largest freshwater lake, suffered a severe drought.
The species,____37____ (list) as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, now lives only along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The number of finless porpoises____38____ (drop) significantly in the past few years, with only 457 ____39____ (live) in Poyang Lake.
As the water level dropped to less than 12 meters, the lake officially entered this year’s dry season on August 6, _____40_____ (early) than at any time since records began in 1951. Severe drought has reduced the lake by 75 percent. This change will ____41____ (undoubted) increase the risk of the finless porpoises hitting boats and also result ____42____ a food shortage for the porpoises.
Wang Liang, who works for the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Jiangxi, said the province has released ____43____ total of 200 million fish, shrimps (虾) and crabs into the waters ____44____ (enrich) the food supply and more than 2,000 ______45______ (volunteer) have been trained to rescue the species.
【答案】36. which
37. listed 38. has dropped
39. living 40. earlier
41. undoubtedly
42. in 43. a
44. to enrich
45. volunteers
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了由于中国最大的淡水湖鄱阳湖遭遇严重干旱,江豚的生存环境发生了巨大变化,江西省已经采取了许多措施来保护江豚。
【36题详解】
考查定语从句。句意:由于中国最大的淡水湖鄱阳湖遭遇严重干旱,江豚的生存环境发生了巨大变化,江西省已经采取了许多措施来保护江豚。非限制性定语从句修饰先行词finless porpoises,在从句作主语,指物。故填which。
【37题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:这种被国际自然保护联盟列为极度濒危的物种,现在只生活在长江中下游。分析句子结构可知list与逻辑主语species构成被动关系,故用过去分词作定语。故填listed。
【38题详解】
考查时态。句意:在过去的几年里,江豚的数量急剧下降,目前只有457只生活在鄱阳湖。根据后文in the past few years可知为现在完成时,主语为The number of finless porpoises,助动词用has。故填has dropped。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:在过去的几年里,江豚的数量急剧下降,目前只有457只生活在鄱阳湖。此处为with的复合结构,且457与live为主动关系,故用现在分词作宾补。故填living。
【40题详解】
考查比较级。句意:随着水位下降到不足12米,8月6日,该湖正式进入今年的旱季,比1951年有记录以来的任何时候都早。根据后文“than at any time since records began in 1951”可知为比较级。故填earlier。
【41题详解】
考查副词。句意:这种变化无疑会增加江豚撞船的风险,也会导致江豚的食物短缺。修饰动词increase应用副词undoubtedly,故填undoubtedly。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意:这种变化无疑会增加江豚撞船的风险,也会导致江豚的食物短缺。短语result in表示“导致”。故填in。
【43题详解】
考查冠词。句意:江西省农业和农村事务厅的王亮表示,为了丰富食物供应,江西省共放生了2亿只鱼、虾和蟹,并培训了2000多名志愿者来拯救这些物种。短语a total of表示“总共”。故填a。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意:江西省农业和农村事务厅王亮表示,为了丰富食物供应,江西省共放生了2亿只鱼、虾和蟹,并培训了2000多名志愿者来拯救这些物种。分析句子结构可知enrich在句中作目的状语,应用不定式。故填to enrich。
【45题详解】
考查名词的数。句意:江西省农业和农村事务厅的王亮表示,为了丰富食物供应,江西省共放生了2亿只鱼、虾和蟹,并培训了2000多名志愿者来拯救这些物种。根据上文more than 2,000可知可数名词volunteer应用复数。故填volunteers。
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 应用文 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你和好友Peter原定周六去参观你市的名胜古迹, 你因故不能赴约。请你给Peter写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 表示歉意;
2. 解释原因;
3. 提出建议。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear Peter,
I’m sorry to inform you that I can’t show you around the places of interest of my city this Saturday.
Just now, I got a notice, saying that on behalf of my school I would take part in a Chinese calligraphy competition, which will be held this Saturday. However, I’d like to ask my friend Wang Lin to go with you if you are willing.
Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused. Looking forward to your early reply.
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给Peter写一封道歉信,因为你和Peter原定周六去参观你市的名胜古迹, 你因故不能赴约。
【详解】1.词汇积累
比赛:competition→contest
代表:on behalf of→represent
举行:hold→host
参加:take part in→participate in
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句:Once again, I am sorry for any inconvenience caused.
拓展句:I am so sorry for inconvenience caused that I can make it up to you.
【点睛】[高分句型1] I’m sorry to inform you that I can’t show you around the places of interest of my city this Saturday. (运用了that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型2] Just now, I got a notice, saying that on behalf of my school I would take part in a Chinese calligraphy competition, which will be held this Saturday. (运用了which引导非限制性定语从句)
第二节 作文续写 (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。
Several years ago, as I was looking over my travel itinerary (行程) for a business trip from San Francisco to New Orleans, I noticed that I would be spending some time at the Dallas airport before catching a connecting flight. So I called my friend Luke who lived in Dallas, and said I would like to have dinner with him. Luke instantly agreed. However, the flight arrived in Dallas an hour late. Luke was waiting for me as I stepped off the plane.
“Hey, Luke,” I said apologetically, “thanks for coming out to meet me. I hope you didn’t wait here too long.” “ Oh, no problem.” he replied easily. “I called ahead and found out your flight was going to be late.” “Oh, good!” I replied. “Listen, I’m sorry about dinner, but I’ll owe (欠) you one next e on! Find out which gate my next plane is leaving from. We can head over there together and talk for a while.”
I started walking but Luke didn’t budge (让步). “But I want to have dinner with you,” he said. I looked back at him questioningly. “What are you talking about ” “We’ re having dinner,” replied Luke with determination. “I have this whole thing examined thoroughly. I really know this airport well. Just follow me.”
He picked up one of my bags and carried it out through the security check. I ran after him, thinking to myself. “There is no way we are going to get into his car, drive to a restaurant, have dinner, and still get back in time for me to catch the plane!”
The two of us moved hurriedly in the parking lot until we came to Luke’s car. Luke opened the trunk (后备箱) of his car.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
I was shocked that Luke brought the dinner here!
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There were about seven minutes to go.
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【答案】Paragraph 1:
I was shocked that Luke brought the dinner here! He had prepared a neatly packed picnic basket, complete with delicious-looking sandwiches, salads, and a pot of hot soup. Luke smiled broadly, revealing his secret plan. “I thought we could have our dinner right here,” he said. With a mix of disbelief and amusement, I joined Luke at the picnic spot. We laughed, talked about old times, and enjoyed the meal at the parking lot. We finished the meal in full view of the passers-by.
Paragraph 2:
There were about seven minutes to go. I panicked, but Luke stayed calm because he knew the airport like the back of his hand and he had planned the route. We rushed to the gate just in time. As I got on the plane, I couldn’t help but start thinking back to what Luke had done for me. Friendship is not just about dramatic gestures. It’s the thoughtfulness and presence that make all the difference.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开,主要讲述了作者在从旧金山到新奥尔良的商务旅行行程中,他需要在达拉斯机场转机时等待一段时间。所以他约了当地的老朋友Luke一起吃饭。但是作者的飞机晚点了,导致没有充足的时间和朋友吃饭。这时朋友已经在机场等他,他感到有点内疚。朋友告诉他有办法一起吃饭。然后他们两个匆忙的走向了Luke的车。
【详解】1.段落续写:
①由第一段首句内容“卢克把晚餐带到这里,我很震惊!”可知,Luke在后备箱中已经把晚饭准备好,他们在停车场利用有限的时间吃了一顿美好的晚餐。
②由第二段首句内容“还有大约七分钟。”可知,作者着急赶飞机,Luke及时地带他到了登机的地方,让作者顺利坐上了分机。
2.续写线索:带到车旁边——打开后背箱——准备好晚餐——感到惊讶——美好的晚餐——赶飞机——顺利登机——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①开怀大笑:smile broadly/laugh heartily
②冲向……:rush to/dash to
③登机:get on the plane/board the plane
情绪类
①愉悦:amusement/joy
②激动人心的:dramatic/breathtaking
【点睛】【高分句型1】 I panicked, but Luke stayed calm because he knew the airport like the back of his hand and he had planned the route.(由because引导了原因状语从句)
【高分句型2】As I got on the plane, I couldn’t help but start thinking back to what Luke had done for me. (运用了as引导的时间状语从句,what引导的宾语从句)西宁市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末联考
英语 学科
试卷满分: 150 分 考试时长: 120分钟
第一部分 听力 (共两节,满分30分)
第一节 (共5小题;每小题1.5分,满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题,从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项,并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后,你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例:How much is the shirt
A. £19.15. B. £9.18. C. £9.15.
答案是 C。
1. Why does Mike make the call
A. To inquire about his health check .
B. To have a physical examination
C. To make an appointment.
2. What are the speakers talking about
A. Rapid development in technology. B. Their school life. C. TV programs .
3. What does Alan ask his mother to do
A. Clean his room.
B. Turn down the TV.
C. Help to prepare a speech.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a supermarket. B. At home . C. At a restaurant.
5. When was the train supposed to arrive
A. At 9:14. B. At 9:20 .C. A t 9:40.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分22. 5分)。
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
6. What was the woman doing when Edwin came back
A. She was answering the phone.
B. She was making dinner.
C. She was sleeping.
7. How did Edwin feel about Paul’s news
A. Excited .B. Surprised. C. Uninterested.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
8. What does Fiona dislike about the play
A. The plot. B. The costumes. C. The actors’ acting.
9. Who is the man’s old classmate
A. The director. B. The playwright. C. The leading role.
10. When does the conversation take place
A. At the end of the play.
B. In the middle of the play.
C. At the beginning of the play.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
11. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates.
B. Boss and employee.
C. Teacher and student.
12. When will Kevin meet the designer
A. At1:00 pm on Saturday.
B. At10:30 am on Saturday.
C. At11:00 am on Sunday.
13. What does Kevin plan to do on Sunday
A. Have a good rest. B. Go to the seaside.
C. See a film.
听下面一段较长对话,回答以下小题。
14. How old is Bruce
A.8 years old. B.15 year sold.
C.17 years old.
15. What’s the woman’s favorite hobby now
A. Going skiing. B. Playing chess.
C. Playing golf.
16. What does the woman think of playing computer games
A. It helps her make friends. B. It makes her relaxed.
C. It is a waste of time.
17. What will the speakers do next
A. They will have an English class.
B. They will chat with their teacher.
C. They will meet the woman’s friends.
听下面一段独白,回答以下小题。
18. What is James Brown in the company
A. The marketing manager.
B. The information officer.
C. The production manager.
19. What will the listeners do next
A. Have lunch.
B. Watch a video.
C. Visit the production area.
20. Where will the listeners meet at 7:15 pm
A. In a hotel.
B. In a restaurant.
C. In the meeting room.
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
Participating in photography competitions can bring you various benefits. The following are four great photography competitions you may want to attend this year.
Communication Arts Photography Competition
Most photo competitions come with cash prizes. This competition doesn’t. But it is still a respected competition. To be qualified (符合资格的), your images need to be first produced or published in a period from the previous March to this March. Each participant can present five images at most, and the images must be created for the same project. The winning images will spread worldwide in Communication Arts and on .
Sony World Photography Awards
The competition provides winners with cash prizes as well as Sony equipment. Another great thing about this competition is its travelling exhibition. No matter which country you are in you can always notice the winning images. Participants are allowed to present five to ten images. You will love this competition because it is free to enter, and you can choose from many different categories (类别).
Moscow International Foto Awards
The goal of the competition is to discover and recognize talented photographers worldwide and introduce them to the creative community in Russia. There is a discount on entry fees for students. Participants can enter up to twenty images, both individual images and photo series in any of its nine categories.
Nikon Small World
Being a long-standing camera producer, Nikon has been running this competition since 1975. This competition is all about photomicrography. Anyone can enter, and each participant can present three images. If you don’t feel like entering even if it is free, checkout the previous winners. The images are amazing, and that might just get you in the mood for application.
1. What can we know about the Communication Arts Photography Competition
A. It awards winners a large sum of money.
B. It accepts images that have been published only.
C. It enables the winning works to be widely seen.
D. It allows a participant to present works on various topics.
2. Which competition allows participants to present the most images
A. Nikon Small World.
B. Moscow International Foto Awards.
C. Sony World Photography Awards.
D. Communication Arts Photography Competition.
3. What do Sony World Photography Awards and Nikon Small World have in common
A. They both enable one participant to compete in many categories.
B. They both offer the winning images worldwide exhibition tours.
C. They both only qualify photos taken by their own-brand cameras.
D. They both give participants free entrance.
B
March 12 was my last typical day in the classroom before COVID-19 changed everything. When my district closed the following day, I assumed, as many did, that this was a temporary move. However, the closure did not end as quickly as we expected. As the closure continued, while I was glad that none of my students was infected with the virus, I began to worry that the growth of reading ability my first-graders and I worked so hard for would gradually disappear.
It is reported that only one-third of students in the US achieved reading proficiency at grade level in 2019. As the years go by, the gaps become larger, and students who are reading below grade level seldom catch up with their peers. These students often encounter significant social and emotional challenges as they become increasingly aware of their differences from their classmates. And school closures caused by COVID-19 have made the situation even worse.
So when my district reopened in the fall, we were faced with difficult decisions about how to best deliver instruction. At our school, all students have to take a series of short screening tests to assess reading ability at the beginning of the school year. Considering that one size cannot fit all, I adjusted my teaching plans in time throughout the year. If a student received a low score in a particular area, I’d conduct a follow-up assessment to learn about the real cause of the difficulty.
I also conducted exercises to help students practice reading skills. Using other online platforms, I created interactive
lessons with other teachers, in which students practiced reading and writing specific words, reading full sentences and answering corresponding comprehension questions. The platforms enabled us to see all students’ screens at once and gauge which students were on target and needed additional support. They also provided information for planning subsequent lessons.
As a teacher, I know I cannot make all children reach proficiency in literacy (读写能力) myself, but I believe what I am doing can really make a difference to their lives, and I will go on with it.
4. What did the author worry about during the closure
A. The health condition of her students.
B. The decline in her enthusiasm for work.
C. The uncertainty about the duration of the closure.
D. The influence of closure on students’ reading ability.
5. What did the author do to help her students improve their reading ability
A. She motivated students to analyze their own problems.
B. She adapted teaching strategies to suit her students’ needs.
C. She used technology to make reading exercises more interesting.
D. She instructed students to take screening tests before each class.
6. What does the underlined word “gauge” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Judge. B. Explain. C. Control. D. Change.
7. Which of the following words can best describe the author
A. Strict and wise. B. Responsible and flexible.
C. Sensitive and optimistic. D. Humorous and considerate.
C
Palestinian farmer Salman al-Nabahin was working in his garden in Gaza when he noticed that some of the new trees he’d planted on his land did not root properly. Curious about what might be causing the issue, al-Nabahin asked his son to help him start digging.
His son’s ax (斧子) struck something hard. When the two men began to clear away the dirt, they discovered an item they did not recognize. A little Internet searching provided the answer to their mystery: They’d come across a Byzantine-era floor mosaic (拜占庭时期马赛克地画) featuring birds and other animals.
This happened six months ago. Now, archaeologists (考古学家) are hard at work studying the flooring to learn more about its secrets and civilization values.
The mosaic features 17 images of birds and other animals presented in bright colors. Archaeologists believe artists created the flooring sometime between the fifth and seventh centuries, though they don’t know whether the mosaic had religious (宗教的) origins. In total, the land covering the entire mosaic is about 500 square meters, and the mosaic itself measures about 23 square meters. Some parts of the mosaic appear to be damaged, likely from the roots of an old tree.
“These are the most beautiful mosaic floors discovered in Gaza, both in terms of the quality of the vivid representation and the complexity of the pattern,” says René Elter, an archaeologist in Jerusalem. “Never have mosaic floors of this precision in the patterns and richness of the colors been discovered in the Gaza Strip.”
The Gaza Strip, which is located between Israel and Egypt and was a busy trade route throughout history, is home to many ancient civilizations. The farmer and his son discovered the mosaic about a kilometer from the border with Israel. Archaeologists and other experts are concerned about the mosaic’s future because of the ongoing conflict there and a lack of funding for historical protection.
8. What led Salman al-Nabahin to the unexpected discovery
A. His son’s constant digging work. B. His decision to remove some new trees.
C. The improper growth of some new trees. D. The appearance of some birds and other animals.
9 What can we learn about the mosaic
A. Its origin has something to do with religion. B. The time of its creation can be figured out.
C. It has been seriously damaged by digging work. D. It reflects relationships between humans and animals.
10. What do René Elter’s words in the last but one paragraph show
A. The history of the mosaic floors. B. The great value of the mosaic floors.
C. The secrets hidden in the mosaic floors. D. The difficulty in creating the mosaic floors.
11. What is some experts’ concern about the mosaic
A. It may not be well -protected. B. It may be too large to carry.
C. It may cause regional conflicts. D. It may lose its historical meaning
D
The days of the bedroom fitting room are numbered. Online retail giant (零售巨头) Boohoo has become the latest in a string of retailers to start charging shoppers for returns.
By offering free returns in the first place companies, such as Boohoo, created entirely new behaviour around shopping. A 2018 study found that 9% of UK consumers buy clothes to post on social media, only to return them straight after. Almost one in five 35-to 44-year-olds admit to doing it, and men, apparently, do it more than women.
However, when clothes are returned, they’re likely to be thrown away rather than resold. This is because processing returns is time-consuming and costly. Buttons need to be rebuttoned, labels need to be reattached, products need refolding and rebagging, and then they must be put back into the system for sale. So it is clearly a cheaper and easier solution for businesses to send the whole lot to landfills (垃圾填埋场). It’s really a great waste of resources, not to mention an insult (冒 犯) to the skilled people who put their time into making each product, but it’s the reality of modern fashion.
When clothes don’t become rubbish, there’s still the impact of the extra shipping to consider, as well as the packaging waste. About 180bn plastic bags are produced every year to store, protect and transport clothes, and less than 15% of them are collected for recycling.
The impact of returns is a fairly well-kept secret, likely to keep people shopping guilt-free (没有负罪感地). But even if it was widely known, it wouldn’t guarantee people would stop treating returns thoughtlessly. After all, other environmental and human impacts of fast fashion are out there for all to see and yet the industry continues to thrive.
Hopefully, charging for returns is expected to change people’s behavior. Without free returns on the table, shoppers may think twice about buying 10 items when they know they’ll only keep five or buying clothes purely for social media content. And with the arrival of return charges, the clothes we already have might also start to look a little more appealing.
12 Why do retailers tend to throw away returned clothes
A. To keep up with the latest fashion. B. To avoid a huge waste of resources.
C. To let the skilled people feel honored. D. To save the trouble of processing returns.
13. What does the author think people will do if they know the impacts of returns
A. They will feel guilty about shopping. B. They will continue their shopping behavior.
C. They will consider their shopping carefully. D. They will keep their shopping behavior secret.
14. What does the author say about the move to charge for returns
A. It puts great pressure on customers. B. It can influence social media content.
C. It can do little to help reduce returns. D. It will turn out to be an effective measure.
15. What is the main idea of the text
A. It is necessary to charge shoppers for returns. B. It is difficult to control the number of returns.
C. Many retailers are struggling to process returns. D. People have different opinions on the end of free returns.
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。
Academic conferences (会议) are an essential part of academic life.____16____ However, attending academic conferences is helpful. It can not only provide you with the opportunity to listen to different points of view but help you know more great people. There are countless benefits of attending academic conferences.
___17___ If you want to know about the very latest findings in your field before they are even published in journals, then a conference is the place to be. Many researchers will present findings which have not yet been published at a conference.
Your journey to a new place for a conference can be fun.____18____ In the new place, you may eat new food, visit local tourist attractions, try to learn a new language and make some good friends.
____19____ Giving a talk or presentation will make you more comfortable in front of an audience. And you’ll learn things like the speed at which you should talk. Answering questions after your presentation and chatting with other attendees (出席者) will help you know how to effectively talk.
Your future job chances can be better. Attending a conference is something that can be written on your CV (简历), especially if you have given a talk or presentation. It shows that you’re engaged with your field and are taking an active part in communicating with others. It also shows your strong academic ability.____20____
A. You can hear about the latest research.
B. It’s necessary to make a full preparation for a conference.
C. Your presentation and communication skills will be improved.
D. Thus, your possible employers are more likely to be impressed.
E. Keep in mind that you are not required to attend all conferences.
F. But people sometimes feel like it’s scary to attend an academic conference.
G. Although a conference is a work event rather than a leisure one, it can still be enjoyable.
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。
The tech industry created many wonders. However, when it comes to how they are used by kids, they usually bring a ____21____ influence on them.
My kids____22____ iPhones very early by playing with the old models my husband and I ____23____ after we got new ones. As a little girl, my daughter learned the English words on her own from an iPhone app. Besides, she was____24____ by simple apps that could repeat her facial expressions and read children’s stories to her. At that time, I considered iPhones quite ___25___ and usually permit her to use iPhone as a reward.
Things were good for a few years ____26____she discovered YouTube. I was____27____the first time I caught her watching YouTube videos at midnight. The YouTube videos were so ____28____ to her that she could not resist watching them even at midnight. It should not have surprised me how ____29____ YouTube would be. After all, I have spent a good part of my career predicting (预测) users’ needs to ___30___ users’ stickiness (黏着度). We do not want our users to ____31____ our product. But at no time did we realize that those users might be our ____32____ one day. Their immature brains and low self-control ability ____33____ to avoid the influence of those advanced tech products.
After seeing how my kids got lost in YouTube, I ____34____ my attitude towards iPhones. I took away their iPhones because they stand little chance of disentangling (使解脱) themselves from the ___35___ tech products.
21. A. slight B. personal C. negative D. beneficial
22. A. had control over B. got exposed to C. caught sight of D. got rid of
23. A. treasured B. repaired C. researched D. quitted
24. A. amused B. frightened C. disappointed D. confused
25. A. abnormal B. private C. educational D. expensive
26. A. because B. if C. unless D. until
27. A. shocked B. curious C. relaxed D. proud
28. A. meaningful B. appealing C. familiar D. essential
29. A. hopeful B. stupid C. costly D. powerful
30. A. ignore B. stop C. improve D. monitor
31. A. analyze B. leave C. advertise D. notice
32 A. children B. neighbors C. teachers D. parents
33. A. want B. forget C. fail D. manage
34. A. adopted B. changed C. discussed D. refused
35. A. efficient B. latest C. useful D. addictive
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。
Jiangxi Province has taken many measures to protect finless porpoises (江豚), ____36____ have faced dramatic changes in their living environment as Poyang Lake, China’s largest freshwater lake, suffered a severe drought.
The species,____37____ (list) as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature, now lives only along the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. The number of finless porpoises____38____ (drop) significantly in the past few years, with only 457 ____39____ (live) in Poyang Lake.
As the water level dropped to less than 12 meters, the lake officially entered this year’s dry season on August 6, _____40_____ (early) than at any time since records began in 1951. Severe drought has reduced the lake by 75 percent. This change will ____41____ (undoubted) increase the risk of the finless porpoises hitting boats and also result ____42____ a food shortage for the porpoises.
Wang Liang, who works for the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Jiangxi, said the province has released ____43____ total of 200 million fish, shrimps (虾) and crabs into the waters ____44____ (enrich) the food supply and more than 2,000 ______45______ (volunteer) have been trained to rescue the species.
第四部分 写作 (共两节,满分40分)
第一节 应用文 (满分15分)
46. 假定你是李华,你和好友Peter原定周六去参观你市的名胜古迹, 你因故不能赴约。请你给Peter写一封电子邮件,内容包括:
1. 表示歉意;
2. 解释原因;
3. 提出建议。
注意:写作词数应为80左右。
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第二节 作文续写 (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。
Several years ago, as I was looking over my travel itinerary (行程) for a business trip from San Francisco to New Orleans, I noticed that I would be spending some time at the Dallas airport before catching a connecting flight. So I called my friend Luke who lived in Dallas, and said I would like to have dinner with him. Luke instantly agreed. However, the flight arrived in Dallas an hour late. Luke was waiting for me as I stepped off the plane.
“Hey, Luke,” I said apologetically, “thanks for coming out to meet me. I hope you didn’t wait here too long.” “ Oh, no problem.” he replied easily. “I called ahead and found out your flight was going to be late.” “Oh, good!” I replied. “Listen, I’m sorry about dinner, but I’ll owe (欠) you one next e on! Find out which gate my next plane is leaving from. We can head over there together and talk for a while.”
I started walking but Luke didn’t budge (让步). “But I want to have dinner with you,” he said. I looked back at him questioningly. “What are you talking about ” “We’ re having dinner,” replied Luke with determination. “I have this whole thing examined thoroughly. I really know this airport well. Just follow me.”
He picked up one of my bags and carried it out through the security check. I ran after him, thinking to myself. “There is no way we are going to get into his car, drive to a restaurant, have dinner, and still get back in time for me to catch the plane!”
The two of us moved hurriedly in the parking lot until we came to Luke’s car. Luke opened the trunk (后备箱) of his car.
注意:
1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式作答。
I was shocked that Luke brought the dinner here!
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There were about seven minutes to go.
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