德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末统考英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
注意事项：
1.答第Ⅰ卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用2B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框。
3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷（满分95分）
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。
1. What does the man mean
A. He likes reading. B. He is always organized.
C. He benefits from a book.
2. What will the woman wear
A. A blue dress. B. A formal suit. C. A perfect shirt.
3. What will the woman probably do
A. Inform Liz of the meeting delay.
B. Invite customers to the company.
C. Call Mr. Holden to put off the meeting.
4. Where is the woman’s husband going
A. Tokyo. B. Paris. C. London.
5. How much is the sheet
A. $ 10. B. $20. C. $ 30.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Who will make the presentation
A. A freshman. B. The man. C. The woman’s tutor.
7. Where is the presentation going to be held
A. In the library. B. In the Students’ Union.
C. At the school theater
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. How do the kids find the beach
A. Dangerous. B. Relaxing. C. Boring.
9. Where does the man suggest going
A. An art gallery. B. The History Museum. C. Eagle Mountain.
10. Why does the woman prefer climbing mountains
A. To enjoy nature. B. To visit a nearby temple.
C. To have a new experience.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
l1. What will the weather be like over the weekend
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
12. What is the woman going to do next Wednesday
A. Meet friends in the park.
B. Help Dad with housework.
C. Invite the man to her house.
13. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Family members.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. Why does the man recommend MUSE Magazine to the woman
A It has inspiring stories.
B. It’s about science and nature.
C. It’s helpful for students’ schoolwork.
15. Who is the magzine intended for
A. A six-year-old kid. B. A ten-year-old student.
C. An eighteen-year-old boy.
16. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a reading room.
B. In a bookstore.
C. In a science museum.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Why is Lakeside open until 10 p.m.
A Evening parking lot is free.
B. Shoppers enjoy a discount then.
C. People engage in evening shopping.
18. What do we know about Lakeside
A. It has 15 banks. B. It has 13 cafes. C. It has a post office.
19. What can customers do at Lakeside after shopping
A. Play soccer. B. Take a dive in a lake. C. Relax themselves in a gym.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Shopping centers in Canada.
B. The Lakeside shopping centre.
C. The sales of morning shopping.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
A family cruise (乘船游览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. Here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.
Tour Australia with Princess Cruises
For a faraway family vacation, consider exploring Australia aboard the Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Princess will take passengers to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of onboard activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. In the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies.
Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas’ ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia. Departing on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for onboard food, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food to an Italian eatery.
Discover Patagonia with Seabourn
The amazing journey to Antarctica and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov, 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back onboard the ship, kids can take baths, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library.
Cruise to the Caribbean with Disney
Disney Cruise Line’s four ships offer plenty of bells and whistles for kids. Besides, there are plenty of family-friendly stateroom category options that cater to budget-conscious families. Depart from Port Canaveral, on a four-night cruise aboard the Disney Dream for a fun adventure through the Bahamas, with stops in Disney’s privately owned island.
1. What can kids do on the Princess
A. Learn dance skills. B. Perform in a drama.
C. Read books in a library. D. Join in a sports meeting.
2. What makes Seabourn special
A. Offering family-friendly trips.
B. Serving varieties of onboard food.
C. Providing close wildlife encounters.
D. Covering seven continents of the world.
3. Which cruise best suits the family who desires to save money
A. Princess. B. Regent Seven Seas.
C. Seabourn. D. Disney.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了一些吸引人的乘船游览旅行。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Tour Australia with Princess Cruises部分中“Leaving on Dec. 17, the Princess will take passengers to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of onboard activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. (12月17日，公主号将带乘客前往圣灵群岛和大堡礁。在船上，孩子们可以享受各种各样的船上活动，从舞蹈课到排球课)”可知，孩子们能在公主号学习舞蹈技巧。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Discover Patagonia with Seabourn部分中“The amazing journey to Antarctica and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov, 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. (乘坐Seabourn Quest号前往南极洲和巴塔哥尼亚的奇妙之旅将于11月29日启航，行程安排得满满当当。动物爱好者可以每天乘船近距离欣赏企鹅、海豹和其他迷人的野生动物)”可知，Seabourn提供近距离的野生动物邂逅。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Cruise to the Caribbean with Disney部分中“Disney Cruise Line’s four ships offer plenty of bells and whistles for kids. Besides, there are plenty of family-friendly stateroom category options that cater to budget-conscious families. (迪士尼邮轮公司的四艘游轮为孩子们提供了大量的铃铛和口哨。此外，还有许多适合家庭的客舱选择，以迎合预算紧张的家庭)”可知，游轮Disney最适合想要省钱的家庭。故选D。
B
Johannes Fritz, an Austrian biologist, needed to come up with a plan again if he was going to prevent his rare and beloved birds from going extinct.
To survive the European winter, the northern bald ibis needs to migrate south for the winter over the Alps. But shifting climate patterns have delayed when the birds begin to migrate and they are now reaching the mountains too late to make it over the peaks, locking them in an icy death trap. Determined to save them, he decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. He was confident that he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan.
Some 400 years ago, the Europeans hunted these birds without stopping and devoured the last in the wild, causing the birds to disappear entirely from the wild. When Mr. Fritz was born 56 years ago, the northern bald ibis could be found in Europe only in captivity (圈养).
Mr.Fritz has spent his career reintroducing the birds into the wild. Through years of trial and error, he learned to fly like a bird. He modified (改装) a lightweight aircraft so it would fly at speeds slow enough for the birds to keep up. In 2004, he led the first flock from Austria to Italy, and has since led more migrations. But the route he originally taught the ibises does not work successfully. With climate change warming the area where the birds summer, they now start their migration at the end of October instead of the end of September. The trip is expected to take about six weeks, “Still, we’re optimistic that it’ll work,” said Mr. Fritz.
His family and colleagues witnessed the risks he was taking. “But the unavoidable risks are necessary,” Mr. Fritz said. “It’s not so much a job, but my life’s purpose.”
4. What was Johannes Fritz’s plan
A. To shorten bald ibises’ migration route.
B. To lead bald ibises to migrate on a new route.
C. To better the climate patterns for bald ibises.
D. To find out a safer destination for bald ibises.
5. What does the underlined word “devoured” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Abused. C. Released. D. Raised.
6. Why was Mr. Fritz’s initial route for the birds ineffective
A Owing to the long time it consumes.
B. For the slow speed of his modified aircraft.
C. Because of the toughness along the first route.
D. Due to higher temperatures in the summer habitat.
7. Which of the following can best describe Mr. Fritz
A. Honest. B. Innovative. C. Straightforward. D. Demanding.
【答案】4. B 5. A 6. D 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了奥地利生物学家约翰内斯·弗里茨为了防止他心爱的稀有鸟类灭绝，决定教它们一条新的迁徙路线。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Determined to save them, he decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. He was confident that he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan.(为了拯救它们，他决定用一架小型飞机亲自引导它们，教它们一条新的、更安全的迁徙路线。他有信心在这个大胆的、非传统的计划中取得成功)”可知，约翰内斯·弗里茨的计划是带领秃鹰沿着一条新的路线迁徙。故选B项。
【5题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词下文“causing the birds to disappear entirely from the wild(导致鸟类完全从野外消失)”可知，欧洲人不停地猎杀这些鸟，并在野外毁灭了最后一只，故划线词与Destroyed“毁灭，破坏”意义相近。故选A项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第四段“But the route he originally taught the ibises does not work successfully. With climate change warming the area where the birds summer, they now start their migration at the end of October instead of the end of September.(但他最初教给秃鹰的路线并不成功。随着气候变化使鸟类避暑的地区变暖，它们现在在10月底而不是9月底开始迁徙)”可推知，弗里茨先生最初寻找的路线是无效的，因为夏季栖息地的温度更高。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Determined to save them, he decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. He was confident that he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan.(为了拯救它们，他决定用一架小型飞机亲自引导它们，教它们一条新的、更安全的迁徙路线。他有信心在这个大胆的、非传统的计划中取得成功)”可知，约翰内斯·弗里茨教授秃鹰新的迁徙路线。由此推知，他是有创新想法的。故选B项。
C
As you’re drafting your New Year’s resolutions, you may think that it takes 21 days of repeating an action for that action to become a habit. So, you set out to go to the gym for 21 days, thinking that by day 22 heading to the gym will feel automatic — maybe even fun.
However, that 21-day estimate isn’t true. A habit expert Wendy Wood found that this falsehood came from a self-help book in the 1960s and actually described how long it takes to get used to your new appearance after plastic surgery. It’s important to note that getting used to something is not the same thing as forming a habit, and perhaps the two concepts got confused along the way, giving rise to the term today.
To figure out how long it actually takes to form a habit, Phillippa Lally, and her team did a series of research.
They recruited 96 people and asked each person to choose one new habit and report each day on whether or not they did the behavior and how automatic the behavior felt. Some people chose simple habits like “drinking a bottle of water with lunch.” Others chose more difficult tasks like “running for 15 minutes before dinner.” At the end of 12 weeks, the researchers analyzed the data to determine how long it took each person to go from starting a new behavior to automatically doing it.
The study found that it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And if you want to set your expectations appropriately, the truth is that it will probably take you anywhere from two months to eight months to build a new behavior into your life. Interestingly, the researchers also found that “missing one opportunity to perform the behavior did not affect the habit formation process.” That is to say, it doesn’t matter if you mess up every now and then. Building better habits is not an all-or-nothing process.
So, for those who wish to form certain habits, persistence is king. To form a good habit, we need to pay more energy and effort.
8. What does “21days” actually mean according to Wendy Wood
A. The time one drafts a book.
B. The time one develops a new habit.
C. The time one gets used to something.
D. The time one recovers from a surgery.
9. How did the researchers do the research
A. By doing questionnaires. B. By tracking people’s behaviors.
C. By making predictions. D. By analyzing data of previous studies.
10. What can we infer from paragraph 5
A. Habits cannot be noticed easily.
B. The amount of time a habit takes varies.
C. One should perform a behavior constantly.
D. It takes exactly 66 days to form a new habit.
11. What is the best title of the passage
A. Habit — good or not B. Better habit, better life
C. 21days to form a habit D. Hit or miss with habits
【答案】8. C 9. B 10. B 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了21天能否养成习惯。
【8题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第二段“However, that 21-day estimate isn’t true. A habit expert Wendy Wood found that this falsehood came from a self-help book in the 1960s and actually described how long it takes to get used to your new appearance after plastic surgery. It’s important to note that getting used to something is not the same thing as forming a habit, and perhaps the two concepts got confused along the way, giving rise to the term today. (然而，21天的估计是不正确的。习惯专家Wendy Wood发现，这个谎言来自于20世纪60年代的一本自助书籍，它实际上描述了整形手术后需要多长时间才能习惯你的新外表。需要注意的是，习惯和养成习惯是不一样的，也许这两个概念在发展过程中被混淆了，从而产生了今天的术语)”可推知，Wendy Wood认为“21天”实际上是一个人习惯某事的时间。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段中“They recruited 96 people and asked each person to choose one new habit and report each day on whether or not they did the behavior and how automatic the behavior felt. (他们招募了96个人，要求每个人选择一种新习惯，并每天报告他们是否养成了这种习惯，以及这种习惯感觉有多自动)”可推知，研究人员通过跟踪人们的行为进行研究。故选B。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第五段“The study found that it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And if you want to set your expectations appropriately, the truth is that it will probably take you anywhere from two months to eight months to build a new behavior into your life. Interestingly, the researchers also found that “missing one opportunity to perform the behavior did not affect the habit formation process.” That is to say, it doesn’t matter if you mess up every now and then. Building better habits is not an all-or-nothing process. (研究发现，一种新的行为需要2个多月的时间才能自然而然地形成，确切地说是66天。如果你想适当地设定你的期望，事实是，在你的生活中建立一种新的行为可能需要你两个月到八个月的时间。有趣的是，研究人员还发现，“错过一次表现这种行为的机会并不影响习惯的形成过程。”也就是说，你偶尔搞砸也没关系。养成更好的习惯并不是一个全有或全无的过程)”可推知，一个习惯所花费的时间各不相同。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段“As you’re drafting your New Year’s resolutions, you may think that it takes 21 days of repeating an action for that action to become a habit. So, you set out to go to the gym for 21 days, thinking that by day 22 heading to the gym will feel automatic — maybe even fun. (当你在起草新年计划时，你可能会认为重复一个动作需要21天才能成为一种习惯。所以，你打算去健身房21天，以为到第22天去健身房就会自然而然——甚至可能会很有趣)”、第二段中“However, that 21-day estimate isn’t true. (然而，21天的估计是不正确的)”、第三段“To figure out how long it actually takes to form a habit, Phillippa Lally, and her team did a series of research. (为了弄清楚形成一种习惯到底需要多长时间，菲利帕·拉利和她的团队做了一系列研究)”可知，文章主要介绍了21天能否养成习惯。由此可知，21days to form a habit (21天养成一个习惯？)适合作本文最佳标题。故选C。
D
The house had been cleaned and decorated elegantly. The air smelt fresh. Little labels on all we saw around the house displayed important details: date of purchase and the current selling price. We were at a garage sale. There was no talking or bargaining. Buyers could pick up at the listed price.
All efforts that release cash that is locked into stuff touch me deeply. If they break conventional ideas, I will like them even more. It is my view that people love to follow suit and end up with emotions they ought to feel, rather than being true to themselves. To say that one does not care for one’s grandmother’s necklace is considered rude, so one would simply keep it in the locker and pass it on to the next generation.
No longer so, I am guessing.
It’s not always about money, but perhaps about considering one’s choices. My argument always is to use stuff, if you like it so much. Wear those pieces of jewellery; use those pieces of furnitures; take home those piles of old-time bedsheets. But if none of them fit into your current home, allow someone else to take them home. Turn those properties over instead of leaving them unused.
Hoarding (囤积) is not a virtue. It is a waste of the money that is locked into the property you are hoarding. I may use it sometime in the future, say some. Give that a time frame. If you are holding something you haven’t used even once in five years, ask yourself if someone else may need it. Don’t sell if you don’t care for money; but do give it away.
All else needs to earn their place for their value and usefulness for you. Celebrate the liberation from hoarding and let there be light!
12. What do people often do at the garage sale
A. Purchase a garage. B. Label their belongings.
C Talk about decoration. D. Trade their unused stuff.
13. Why does the author mention “necklace” in paragraph 2
A. To call for respect towards the elderly.
B. To advocate holding onto the family tradition.
C. To show the financial condition of an average family.
D. To prove people tend to follow suit against their wills.
14. What does the author believe according to paragraph 4
A. It is a good idea to save money.
B. A good taste counts in purchase.
C. Unused items deserve a new owner.
D. The outdated should be thrown away.
15. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A. To call on people to get rid of hoarding.
B. To show his worry about wasting resources.
C. To draw attention to conserving the traditions.
D. To inspire people to spend more on meaningful things.
【答案】12. D 13. D 14. C 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。文章主要讨论了人们应该根据自己的实际需求和价值观来对待物品，而不是过度囤积物品，以及应该根据个人喜好和需求来选择物品。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Little labels on all we saw around the house displayed important details: date of purchase and the current selling price. We were at a garage sale. There was no talking or bargaining. Buyers could pick up at the listed price.(我们在房子周围看到的所有东西上的小标签都显示了重要的细节：购买日期和当前的售价。我们在车库旧货拍卖会上。没有谈话，也没有讨价还价。买家可以按挂牌价格提货。)”可知，人们在车库大甩卖时经常交易他们不用的东西。故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“It is my view that people love to follow suit and end up with emotions they ought to feel, rather than being true to themselves. To say that one does not care for one’s grandmother’s necklace is considered rude, so one would simply keep it in the locker and pass it on to the next generation.(我的观点是，人们喜欢随大流，最终产生他们应该感受到的情绪，而不是真实的自己。说自己不喜欢祖母的项链被认为是无礼的，所以你会把它放在储物柜里，传给下一代。)”可知，作者在第2段提到“项链”是为了证明人们往往会违背自己的意愿跟风。故选D。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“My argument always is to use stuff, if you like it so much. Wear those pieces of jewellery; use those pieces of furnitures; take home those piles of old-time bedsheets.(我的观点是，只要你喜欢，就可以使用。戴上那些首饰；使用那些家具;把那些成堆的旧床单带回家。)”和“Turn those properties over instead of leaving them unused.(把这些属性翻转过来，而不是让它们闲置。)”可知，根据第4段，作者认为不用的东西应该有个新主人。故选C。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“All else needs to earn their place for their value and usefulness for you. Celebrate the liberation from hoarding and let there be light!(所有其他的东西都需要为它们的价值和有用性赢得一席之地。庆祝从囤积中解放出来，让光明出现吧！)”以及全文内容可知，作者写这篇文章的目的是呼吁人们摆脱囤积。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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In our ever-evolving world, where both personal and professional areas are loaded with challenges, problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace. ____16____ Here’s how to enhance your strategy.
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives toward a common goal. ____17____ It involves choosing the right words, structuring information logically, and being mindful of the audience to ensure that your message is both impressive and comprehensible. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information. It includes not just hearing words but understanding the underlying messages.
____18____ To foster creativity, individuals must engage in activities that stimulate their imagination and encourage new perspectives. Have free-flowing brainstorming sessions that allow for the exploration of diverse ideas without immediate judgment. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields promotes creative solution.
Mistakes are not failures but valuable stepping stones on the path to mastery. ____19____ Analyse what went wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. Creating a culture that opens the eyes of mistakes within a team or organization encourages an environment where individuals feel comfortable admitting errors.
The journey to becoming a skilled problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. ___20___ Remain curious and open to acquiring new knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to your problem-solving attempt. That ensures you stay ahead of evolving challenges and acquire the skills needed to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Furthermore, participating in industry events, joining professional associations and connecting with mentors can offer insights that enrich your problem-solving skills.
A. Seek continuous learning opportunities.
B. Therefore, comprehension is a vital skill to develop.
C. Effective conversation begins with the art of expression.
D. Problem-solving at its best requires the out-of-the-box thinking.
E. And they could help you achieve more in your personal life too.
F. Each misstep provides an opportunity for reflection and learning.
G. Each individual brings unique information to overcome challenges.
【答案】16. E 17. C 18. D 19. F 20. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了提高解决问题的能力的策略。
【16题详解】
由上文“In our ever-evolving world, where both personal and professional areas are loaded with challenges, problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace. (在我们这个不断发展的世界里，个人和专业领域都充满了挑战，解决问题的能力在工作场所越来越有价值)”可知，本空要说跟“解决问题的能力的好处”有关的话题，故E选项“And they could help you achieve more in your personal life too. (它们也可以帮助你在个人生活中取得更多成就)”能承接上文，符合题意。E项中的“they”与空前的“problem solving skills”相对应。故选E。
【17题详解】
由上文“Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives toward a common goal. (清晰和简短的沟通是有效解决问题的关键，是连接不同观点的桥梁，实现共同的目标)”可知，本空要说跟“沟通”有关的话题，故C选项“Effective conversation begins with the art of expression. (有效的对话始于表达的艺术)”承接上文，符合题意。故选C。
18题详解】
由下文“To foster creativity, individuals must engage in activities that stimulate their imagination and encourage new perspectives. Have free-flowing brainstorming sessions that allow for the exploration of diverse ideas without immediate judgment. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields promotes creative solution. (为了培养创造力，个人必须参与激发他们想象力和鼓励新观点的活动。进行自由的头脑风暴会议，允许探索不同的想法，而不需要立即做出判断。此外，让自己接触不同的领域可以促进创造性的解决方案)”可知，本空要说跟“创造力”有关的话题，故D选项“Problem-solving at its best requires the out-of-the-box thinking. (解决问题的最佳方式需要打破常规的思维)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选D。
【19题详解】
由上文“Mistakes are not failures but valuable stepping stones on the path to mastery. (错误不是失败，而是通往精通之路的宝贵垫脚石)”可知，本空要说跟“错误”有关的话题，故F选项“Each misstep provides an opportunity for reflection and learning. (每一个失误都提供了反思和学习的机会)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选F。
【20题详解】
由上文“The journey to becoming a skilled problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. (成为一个熟练的问题解决者的旅程是一个不断成长和改进的过程。保持好奇心，接受能直接解决问题的新知识和新技能)”可知，本空要说跟“不断成长和改进”有关的话题，故A选项“Seek continuous learning opportunities. (寻求持续的学习机会)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选A。
第三部分 英语知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Filkin’s Drift, a band of two in UK, have been highlighting sustainability (可持续性) in their latest tour along the coast of Wales. The tour ____21____ over 40 shows along the 870-mile path, which started in Flintshire on Sept. 3 and ____22____ on Oct. 31 in Chepstow.
At one point, because of bad weather, the tour was ___23___ temporarily. When Filkin’s Drift was prepared to start touring again, they found too much of their time was spent in a car ___24___ in traffic jams, which wasn’t very good for the ___25___, or mental and physical health.
So Bye and Roberts,____26____ of the band, decided to walk their tour along the coast of Wales. They walked between stops for the rest of their tour, carrying the ____27____ and just enough clothing to walk and ____28____ each day. Along the way, they collected songs, stories, and tunes to make their performances ____29____. Also, the band raised money for a charity to _____30_____ this mission.
They shared their experiences of the walking tour _____31_____ in videos on their website blog, hoping to ____32____ other musicians and the music industry as a whole to approach touring in a more sustainable way. They have shown that a tour on foot is _____33_____, discovering that the music industry, as well as others, could also learn to reduce the ____34____ for vehicles.
Today, Filkin’s Drift _____35_____ a growing number of artists and industry professionals working to spotlight sustainability and the environment in their work.
21.
A. completed B. planned C. canceled D. delayed
22.
A. failed B. ended C. slowed D. closed
23.
A. scheduled B. interrupted C. appreciated D. relocated
24.
A. picked out B. taken up C. caught up D. set aside
25.
A. security B. relaxation C. reputation D. environment
26.
A. researchers B. followers C. musicians D. professors
27.
A. instruments B. documents C. envelopes D. photographs
28.
A. compete B. perform C. advertise D. conclude
29.
A. crucial B. profitable C. practical D. colorful
30.
A. evaluate B. clear C. outline D. further
31.
A. constantly B. secretly C. randomly D. differently
32.
A. inform B. request C. inspire D. permit
33.
A. possible B. flexible C. typical D. private
34.
A. limit B. creation C. upgrade D. need
35.
A. examines B. joins C. employs D. declines
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. D 31. A 32. C 33. A 34. D 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是Filkin’s Drift乐队通过徒步巡演来鼓励音乐行业以及其他行业减少对车辆的需求。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这次巡演沿着870英里的路线进行了40多场，9月3日从Flintshire开始，10月31日在Chepstow结束。A. completed完成；B. planned计划；C. canceled取消；D. delayed推迟。根据下文“over 40 shows”可知，这次巡演完成了40多场演出。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这次巡演沿着870英里的路线进行了40多场，9月3日从Flintshire开始，10月31日在Chepstow结束。A. failed失败；B. ended结束；C. slowed减速；D. closed关闭。根据上文“started in Flintshire on Sept. 3”和下文“on Oct. 31 in Chepstow”可知，这次巡演从Flintshire开始，在Chepstow结束。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于天气恶劣，这次巡演一度中断。A. scheduled安排；B. interrupted使中断；C. appreciated感激；D. relocated（使）搬迁，迁移。根据上文“because of bad weather”可知，由于天气恶劣，这次巡演一度中断。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当Filkin’s Drift准备再次开始巡演时，他们发现自己花了太多时间在堵车的车里，这对环境、精神和身体健康都不是很好。A. picked out挑选出；B. taken up占据；C. caught up被困住；D. set aside留出。根据下文“in traffic jams”可知，交通拥堵会困住车辆，be caught up in意为“被困在……中”。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当Filkin’s Drift准备再次开始巡演时，他们发现自己花了太多时间在堵车的车里，这对环境、精神和身体健康都不是很好。A. security安全；B. relaxation放松；C. reputation名声；D. environment环境。根据上文“too much of their time was spent in a car__4__ in traffic jams”可知，太多时间在堵车的车里对环境是不好的。故选D。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：所以乐队的乐手Bye和Roberts决定沿着威尔士海岸进行他们的巡演。A. researchers研究者；B. followers追随者；C. musicians音乐家；D. professors教授。根据下文“of the band”可知，Bye和Roberts是乐队的乐手，也就是音乐家。故选C。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的巡演中，他们带着乐器和每天只够走路和表演的衣服，在不同的站点之间行走。A. instruments乐器；B. documents文件；C. envelopes信封；D. photographs照片。根据上文“Bye and Roberts,__6__of the band”可知，Bye和Roberts是乐队的乐手，因此是带着乐器。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在接下来的巡演中，他们带着乐器和每天只够走路和表演的衣服，在不同的站点之间行走。A. compete竞争；B. perform表演；C. advertise打广告；D. conclude总结。根据下文“their performances”可知，他们表演。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一路上，他们收集歌曲、故事和曲调，使他们的表演丰富多彩。A. crucial至关重要的；B. profitable有利可图的；C. practical实用的；D. colorful色彩斑斓的。根据上文“they collected songs, stories, and tunes”可知，他们收集歌曲、故事和曲调来使他们的表演丰富多彩。故选D。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：此外，乐队还为慈善机构筹集了资金，以进一步推进这项使命。A. evaluate评价；B. clear清理；C. outline概述；D. further促进，推进。根据上文“the band raised money for a charity”和下文“this mission”可知，乐队筹钱是为了让慈善机构推进使命。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：他们在自己的网站博客上不断地用视频分享他们徒步巡演的经历，希望能激励其他音乐家和整个音乐界以一种更可持续的方式进行巡演。A. constantly不断地；B. secretly秘密地；C. randomly随机地；D. differently不同地。根据下文“hoping to__12__other musicians and the music industry as a whole to approach touring in a more sustainable way”可知，他们不断地用视频分享他们徒步巡演的经历，希望能鼓励其他音乐家。故选A。
【32题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们在自己的网站博客上不断地用视频分享他们徒步巡演的经历，希望能激励其他音乐家和整个音乐界以一种更可持续的方式进行巡演。A. inform告知；B. request请求；C. inspire激励；D. permit允许。根据下文“other musicians and the music industry as a whole to approach touring in a more sustainable way”可知，他们是为了激励其他音乐家和整个音乐界以一种更可持续的方式进行巡演。故选C。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们已经证明，徒步巡演是可能的，发现音乐行业以及其他行业也可以学会减少对车辆的需求。A. possible可能的；B. flexible灵活的；C. typical典型的；D. private私人的。根据上文第6空后的“They walked between stops for the rest of their tour”可知，他们已经证明，徒步巡演是可能的。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们已经证明，徒步巡演是可能的，发现音乐行业以及其他行业也可以学会减少对车辆的需求。A. limit限制；B. creation创造；C. upgrade升级；D. need需求。根据上文“a tour on foot is__13__”可知，徒步巡演是可能的，所以可以减少对车辆的需求。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如今，Filkin’s Drift加入了越来越多的艺术家和行业专业人士的行列，致力于在他们的工作中突出可持续性和环境。A. examines检查；B. joins加入；C. employs聘请；D. declines下降。根据下文“a growing number of artists and industry professionals”可知，Filkin’s Drift加入了越来越多的艺术家和行业专业人士的行列。故选B。
第Ⅱ卷（满分55分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Flowers, birds, figures and landscapes seem to jump out of the pictures on the walls of craftsman Hao Ruxiang’s workshop. From a____36____(distant), these pictures appear to be fine paintings. Yet, up close, they resemble sculptural art, with a three-dimensional feel.
It is buhu painting,____37____was named a national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2014. It originated____38____the traditional folk art of the Manchu ethnic people, who would use needle and thread to create patterns as____39____approach to mending boots, hats and clothing for____40____(practice) and artistic purposes.
Through decades of efforts, Hao and his family have helped buhu painting to evolve,____41____(combine) the essence of numerous traditional crafts. “We got an inspiration from cloisonne (景秦蓝瓷器), glued gold threads along the edges of flowers,____42____created a better visual effect.” Hao explains, adding that many techniques___43___ (apply) in the art are all coming from practice.
To date, Hao____44____(explore) many innovative techniques of her own, and managed to deliver beautiful examples of the art. However, her focus has been on broadening this art form to ensure better development, because she believes machinery cannot_____45_____(full) replace manual work.
【答案】36. distance
37. which 38. from
39. an 40. practical
41. combining
42. and 43. applied
44. has explored
45. fully
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要介绍的是布糊画的相关情况。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：从远处看，这些画似乎是名画。空前有a，空格处用名词的单数形式，distant的名词是distance，意为“距离”，故填distance。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：它是布糊画，2014年被文化和旅游部命名为国家文化遗产。空格处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语，先行词painting是物，因此空格处用关系代词which，故填which。
【38题详解】
考查介词。句意：它起源于满族的传统民间艺术，他们用针和线创造图案，作为修补靴子、帽子和衣服的一种方法，既实用又有艺术目的。originate from是固定短语，意为“起源于”，因此空格处是介词from，故填from。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：它起源于满族的传统民间艺术，他们用针和线创造图案，作为修补靴子、帽子和衣服的一种方法，既实用又有艺术目的。approach是可数名词的单数形式，表泛指，前面要加不定冠词，approach是元音音素开头，因此不定冠词用an，故填an。
【40题详解】
考查形容词。句意：它起源于满族的传统民间艺术，他们用针和线创造图案，作为修补靴子、帽子和衣服的一种方法，既实用又有艺术目的。空格处用形容词作定语，修饰名词purposes，practice的形容词是practical，意为“实用的”，故填practical。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：经过几十年的努力，Hao和他的家人帮助buhu画发展，结合了众多传统工艺的精髓。句中谓语是have helped，空格处用非谓语动词，Hao and his family和combine之间是主谓关系，因此空格处用现在分词表主动，故填combining。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意：我们从景泰蓝中获得灵感，在花的边缘粘上金线，创造了更好的视觉效果。got，glued和created是三个并列的动作，且句子是肯定句，因此用and表并列，故填and。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：Hao解释道，补充说，许多艺术中应用的技术都来自实践。句中谓语是explains，空格处用非谓语动词，techniques和apply之间是逻辑动宾关系，因此空格处用过去分词表被动，故填applied。
【44题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：迄今为止，Hao已经探索了许多她自己的创新技术，并成功地提供了美丽的艺术范例。由To date可知，句子时态用现在完成时，主语Hao是单数，因此空格处是has explored。故填has explored。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：然而，她的重点是拓宽这种艺术形式，以确保更好的发展，因为她认为机械不能完全取代手工。空格处用副词修饰动词replace，full的副词是fully，意为“完全”，故填fully。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分5分）
46. 假如你是李华，上周日你们班去敬老院（nursing house）慰问老人，请给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动时间；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动感想。
注意：1. 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。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
Last Sunday, our class visited a nearby nursing home, which is of great significance to all of us.
During our visit, we had the opportunity to interact with some of the residents. They shared their life experiences, wisdom, and advice with us, which were invaluable lessons. We performed some cultural programs for them, including singing, dancing, and storytelling. The seniors seemed to enjoy every moment of it, their faces beaming with smiles. It was a heartwarming sight, and we felt a sense of joy and fulfillment.
The visit to the nursing home was a memorable and enlightening experience for us. It taught us the importance of respecting and taking care of our senior citizens, and reminded us of the role we play in society.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生按照要求写一篇关于上周日去敬老院慰问老人的报道。
【详解】1.词汇积累
看望：visit→ pay a visit to
重要性：significance→ importance
机会：opportunity→ chance
建议：advice→ recommendation
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：The seniors seemed to enjoy every moment of it, their faces beaming with smiles. It was a heartwarming sight, and we felt a sense of joy and fulfillment.
拓展句：The seniors seemed to enjoy every moment of it, their faces beaming with smiles, which was a heartwarming sight, and we felt a sense of joy and fulfillment.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Last Sunday, our class visited a nearby nursing home, which is of great significance to all of us.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】They shared their life experiences, wisdom, and advice with us, which were invaluable lessons.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
第二节 读后续写（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，使其构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was young, I lived in a small town. The spirit of neighborliness was very strong then. All of us were quite poor by today’s standards, but we got by.
However, one family which could be considered as living a marginal (微不足道) existence was the Acob family living in the repair shop opposite our house. Mr. Acob, the auto mechanic, had a large brood of children — twelve to be exact. The joke among the neighbors was that he was aiming to form a football team among his children. However, seriously speaking, it was no joke for him trying to feed his growing children daily.
My mother was a kind-hearted soul. Often, she would remark that his children were dressed in ragged clothes and looked malnourished (营养不良的). My family was relatively better off in the village. My mother would bring over whatever food we could spare to our neighbors. I remember one particular year when times were very hard. The economy was doing very badly. There and then, Mom still decided to sacrifice a portion of our meals to the family. Despite the protests from my brothers and sisters that we too were hungry, she kept on doing the kind act.
I shared a room with my brothers overlooking the repair shop. I was interested in the repair of cars and would often stare out of the window to see Mr. Acob hard at work. As the street in front of my house was rebuilt into a main road, I noticed Mr. Acob looked more cheerful. The number of customers at his shop had increased steadily. His business took off like a rocket.
It was at this time that my father’s business took a turn for the worse. And his health was also becoming worse. We were at our wits’ end, confused by the mysterious illness he was suffering from. My father then decided to sell our family car to pay off the mounting bills, or my brothers and I had to stop schooling.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按下列格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My father and I were parking our car outside of Acob’ shop.
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One day, Acob said to me, “You will be an excellent mechanic, boy.”
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【答案】One possible version:
My father and I were parking our car outside of Acob’s shop. As my father went inside to speak with Mr. Acob about his decision, I noticed the shelves stocked with various tools and parts, all meticulously organized. After learning of our situation, Mr. Acob told my father not to sell the car. He stated emotionally that it was his turn to repay the kindness that my mother had shown to him in the past. Through his connections, Acob arranged for my father to consult a famous doctor. Besides, he arranged for a loan for my father’s business. He also arranged to finance our education as long as we needed it.
One day, Acob said to me, “You will be an excellent mechanic, boy.” His words ignited a spark in my young heart, and I began to shadow him at the repair shop whenever I could. Mr. Acob happily taught me the ins and outs of car repair, guiding me through the process with a kind smile on his face. At the same time, with the help of Acob, the situation in my family took a turn for the better. My father recovered from his illness gradually and his business recovered the next year. The story between the Acob family and my family has proved a saying that kindness always begets kindness.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者小时候生活在一个小村庄，这里民风淳朴，虽然生活很艰苦，但是所有人都熬过来了。村子里的Acob先生开了一家维修店，家里有12个孩子，日子过得非常艰难。作者家相对富裕一些，作者的妈妈心地善良，经常救济Acob先生一家。即使在经济状况不好的生活困难时期，妈妈仍然分一部分自家的食物给他们。作者和兄弟们合住的房间可以看到Acob先生修车，对修车很感兴趣的作者常常看他努力工作。后来，Acob先生的维修店生意好了起来。但是，作者爸爸的生意变得糟糕，爸爸也生病了，作者一家一筹莫展，爸爸决定卖掉家里的汽车，否则作者和兄弟们将不得不停止学业。
【详解】1. 段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“父亲和我把车停在了Acob的店外”可知，第一段可描写Acob先生了解了作者一家的情况，想要报答作者一家的恩情，以及着手帮助父亲治病，解决父亲生意上的困难，资助作者和兄弟们的学业。
②由第二段首句内容“一天，Acob对我说：‘孩子，你会成为一名优秀的机械师的。’”可知，第二段可描写作者开始跟着Acob先生学习修车的技术，以及在Acob先生的帮助下，作者一家的情况有了好转。
2. 续写线索：车停在Acob的店外——Acob先生想报答作者一家——Acob先生提供帮助——Acob认为作者可以成为机械师——作者跟着Acob先生学习——作者一家情况好转
3. 词汇激活
行为类
①注意到：notice/spot
②说：state/say
③报答：repay/pay back
④激起：ignite/arouse/trigger
⑤证明：prove/manifest
情绪类
①激动地：emotionally/excitedly
②高兴地：happily/cheerfully
【点睛】[高分句型1] He stated emotionally that it was his turn to repay the kindness that my mother had shown to him in the past. (第一个that引导宾语从句、第二个that引导限制性定语从句)
[高分句型2] The story between the Acob family and my family has proved a saying that kindness always begets kindness. (that引导同位语从句)
听力l—5 CAACA 6—10 BCCBA 11—15 BACBB 16—20 BCCBB德州市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末统考英语试题
本试卷分第Ⅰ卷（选择题）和第Ⅱ卷（非选择题）两部分。
注意事项：
1.答第Ⅰ卷前考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.选出每小题答案后，用2B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框。
3.全部答案在答题卡上完成，答在试卷上无效。
第Ⅰ卷（满分95分）
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。
1. What does the man mean
A. He likes reading. B. He is always organized.
C. He benefits from a book.
2. What will the woman wear
A. A blue dress. B. A formal suit. C. A perfect shirt.
3. What will the woman probably do
A. Inform Liz of the meeting delay.
B. Invite customers to the company.
C. Call Mr. Holden to put off the meeting.
4. Where is the woman’s husband going
A. Tokyo. B. Paris. C. London.
5. How much is the sheet
A. $ 10. B. $20. C. $ 30.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. Who will make the presentation
A A freshman. B. The man. C. The woman’s tutor.
7. Where is the presentation going to be held
A. In the library. B. In the Students’ Union.
C. At the school theater
听下面一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。
8. How do the kids find the beach
A. Dangerous. B. Relaxing. C. Boring.
9. Where does the man suggest going
A. An art gallery. B. The History Museum. C. Eagle Mountain.
10. Why does the woman prefer climbing mountains
A. To enjoy nature. B. To visit a nearby temple.
C. To have a new experience.
听下面一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。
l1. What will the weather be like over the weekend
A. Rainy. B. Windy. C. Sunny.
12. What is the woman going to do next Wednesday
A Meet friends in the park.
B. Help Dad with housework.
C. Invite the man to her house.
13. What’s the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Colleagues. C. Family members.
听下面一段对话，回答第14至第16三个小题。
14. Why does the man recommend MUSE Magazine to the woman
A. It has inspiring stories.
B. It’s about science and nature.
C. It’s helpful for students’ schoolwork.
15. Who is the magzine intended for
A. A six-year-old kid. B. A ten-year-old student.
C. An eighteen-year-old boy.
16. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a reading room.
B. In a bookstore.
C. In a science museum.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。
17. Why is Lakeside open until 10 p.m.
A. Evening parking lot is free.
B. Shoppers enjoy a discount then.
C. People engage in evening shopping.
18. What do we know about Lakeside
A. It has 15 banks. B. It has 13 cafes. C. It has a post office.
19 What can customers do at Lakeside after shopping
A. Play soccer. B. Take a dive in a lake. C. Relax themselves in a gym.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about
A. Shopping centers in Canada.
B. The Lakeside shopping centre.
C. The sales of morning shopping.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
A family cruise (乘船游览) offers a convenient and cost-effective alternative winter vacation. Here are appealing at-sea vacation ideas to consider this winter.
Tour Australia with Princess Cruises
For a faraway family vacation, consider exploring Australia aboard the Princess. Leaving on Dec. 17, the Princess will take passengers to the Whitsunday Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. And on the ship, little ones can enjoy a wide range of onboard activities, from dance classes to volleyball classes. In the evening, parents and their kids can enjoy kid-friendly movies.
Explore Asian Metropolises with Regent Seven Seas
Regent Seven Seas’ ships take visitors to world-class destinations across Asia. Departing on Dec. 17, this 12-day cruise offers plenty of outdoor activities. Kids will enjoy the waterfalls of Miyazaki and the legendary street food scene in Hong Kong. As for onboard food, families can choose from a variety of dining options, from fast food to an Italian eatery.
Discover Patagonia with Seabourn
The amazing journey to Antarctica and Patagonia aboard the Seabourn Quest departs on Nov, 29, and includes a jam-packed agenda. Animal lovers can admire penguins, seals and other fascinating wildlife up close via daily Zodiac boat trips. Back onboard the ship, kids can take baths, watch shows, play board games and curl up with a book at the library.
Cruise to the Caribbean with Disney
Disney Cruise Line’s four ships offer plenty of bells and whistles for kids. Besides, there are plenty of family-friendly stateroom category options that cater to budget-conscious families. Depart from Port Canaveral, on a four-night cruise aboard the Disney Dream for a fun adventure through the Bahamas, with stops in Disney’s privately owned island.
1. What can kids do on the Princess
A. Learn dance skills. B. Perform in a drama.
C. Read books in a library. D. Join in a sports meeting.
2. What makes Seabourn special
A. Offering family-friendly trips.
B. Serving varieties of onboard food.
C. Providing close wildlife encounters.
D. Covering seven continents of the world.
3. Which cruise best suits the family who desires to save money
A. Princess. B. Regent Seven Seas.
C. Seabourn. D. Disney.
B
Johannes Fritz, an Austrian biologist, needed to come up with a plan again if he was going to prevent his rare and beloved birds from going extinct.
To survive the European winter, the northern bald ibis needs to migrate south for the winter over the Alps. But shifting climate patterns have delayed when the birds begin to migrate and they are now reaching the mountains too late to make it over the peaks, locking them in an icy death trap. Determined to save them, he decided to teach the birds a new, safer migration route by guiding them himself in a tiny aircraft. He was confident that he could succeed in this daring, unconventional plan.
Some 400 years ago, the Europeans hunted these birds without stopping and devoured the last in the wild, causing the birds to disappear entirely from the wild. When Mr. Fritz was born 56 years ago, the northern bald ibis could be found in Europe only in captivity (圈养).
Mr.Fritz has spent his career reintroducing the birds into the wild. Through years of trial and error, he learned to fly like a bird. He modified (改装) a lightweight aircraft so it would fly at speeds slow enough for the birds to keep up. In 2004, he led the first flock from Austria to Italy, and has since led more migrations. But the route he originally taught the ibises does not work successfully. With climate change warming the area where the birds summer, they now start their migration at the end of October instead of the end of September. The trip is expected to take about six weeks, “Still, we’re optimistic that it’ll work,” said Mr. Fritz.
His family and colleagues witnessed the risks he was taking. “But the unavoidable risks are necessary,” Mr. Fritz said. “It’s not so much a job, but my life’s purpose.”
4. What was Johannes Fritz’s plan
A. To shorten bald ibises’ migration route.
B. To lead bald ibises to migrate on a new route.
C. To better the climate patterns for bald ibises.
D. To find out a safer destination for bald ibises.
5. What does the underlined word “devoured” in paragraph 3 mean
A. Destroyed. B. Abused. C. Released. D. Raised.
6. Why was Mr. Fritz’s initial route for the birds ineffective
A. Owing to the long time it consumes.
B. For the slow speed of his modified aircraft.
C. Because of the toughness along the first route.
D. Due to higher temperatures in the summer habitat.
7. Which of the following can best describe Mr. Fritz
A. Honest. B. Innovative. C. Straightforward. D. Demanding.
C
As you’re drafting your New Year’s resolutions, you may think that it takes 21 days of repeating an action for that action to become a habit. So, you set out to go to the gym for 21 days, thinking that by day 22 heading to the gym will feel automatic — maybe even fun.
However, that 21-day estimate isn’t true. A habit expert Wendy Wood found that this falsehood came from a self-help book in the 1960s and actually described how long it takes to get used to your new appearance after plastic surgery. It’s important to note that getting used to something is not the same thing as forming a habit, and perhaps the two concepts got confused along the way, giving rise to the term today.
To figure out how long it actually takes to form a habit, Phillippa Lally, and her team did a series of research.
They recruited 96 people and asked each person to choose one new habit and report each day on whether or not they did the behavior and how automatic the behavior felt. Some people chose simple habits like “drinking a bottle of water with lunch.” Others chose more difficult tasks like “running for 15 minutes before dinner.” At the end of 12 weeks, the researchers analyzed the data to determine how long it took each person to go from starting a new behavior to automatically doing it.
The study found that it takes more than 2 months before a new behavior becomes automatic — 66 days to be exact. And if you want to set your expectations appropriately, the truth is that it will probably take you anywhere from two months to eight months to build a new behavior into your life. Interestingly, the researchers also found that “missing one opportunity to perform the behavior did not affect the habit formation process.” That is to say, it doesn’t matter if you mess up every now and then. Building better habits is not an all-or-nothing process.
So, for those who wish to form certain habits, persistence is king. To form a good habit, we need to pay more energy and effort.
8. What does “21days” actually mean according to Wendy Wood
A. The time one drafts a book.
B. The time one develops a new habit.
C. The time one gets used to something.
D. The time one recovers from a surgery.
9. How did the researchers do the research
A. By doing questionnaires. B. By tracking people’s behaviors.
C. By making predictions. D. By analyzing data of previous studies.
10. What can we infer from paragraph 5
A. Habits cannot be noticed easily.
B. The amount of time a habit takes varies.
C. One should perform a behavior constantly.
D. It takes exactly 66 days to form a new habit.
11. What is the best title of the passage
A. Habit — good or not B. Better habit, better life
C. 21days to form a habit D. Hit or miss with habits
D
The house had been cleaned and decorated elegantly. The air smelt fresh. Little labels on all we saw around the house displayed important details: date of purchase and the current selling price. We were at a garage sale. There was no talking or bargaining. Buyers could pick up at the listed price.
All efforts that release cash that is locked into stuff touch me deeply. If they break conventional ideas, I will like them even more. It is my view that people love to follow suit and end up with emotions they ought to feel, rather than being true to themselves. To say that one does not care for one’s grandmother’s necklace is considered rude, so one would simply keep it in the locker and pass it on to the next generation.
No longer so, I am guessing.
It’s not always about money, but perhaps about considering one’s choices. My argument always is to use stuff, if you like it so much. Wear those pieces of jewellery; use those pieces of furnitures; take home those piles of old-time bedsheets. But if none of them fit into your current home, allow someone else to take them home. Turn those properties over instead of leaving them unused.
Hoarding (囤积) is not a virtue. It is a waste of the money that is locked into the property you are hoarding. I may use it sometime in the future, say some. Give that a time frame. If you are holding something you haven’t used even once in five years, ask yourself if someone else may need it. Don’t sell if you don’t care for money; but do give it away.
All else needs to earn their place for their value and usefulness for you. Celebrate the liberation from hoarding and let there be light!
12. What do people often do at the garage sale
A. Purchase a garage. B. Label their belongings.
C. Talk about decoration. D. Trade their unused stuff.
13. Why does the author mention “necklace” in paragraph 2
A. To call for respect towards the elderly.
B. To advocate holding onto the family tradition.
C. To show the financial condition of an average family.
D. To prove people tend to follow suit against their wills.
14. What does the author believe according to paragraph 4
A. It is a good idea to save money.
B. A good taste counts in purchase.
C. Unused items deserve a new owner.
D. The outdated should be thrown away.
15. What is the author’s purpose of writing the passage
A. To call on people to get rid of hoarding.
B. To show his worry about wasting resources.
C. To draw attention to conserving the traditions.
D. To inspire people to spend more on meaningful things.
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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。选项中有两项为多余选项。
In our ever-evolving world, where both personal and professional areas are loaded with challenges, problem solving skills are increasingly valuable in the workplace. ____16____ Here’s how to enhance your strategy.
Clear and brief communication is the key to effective problem-solving, acting as the bridge that connects diverse perspectives toward a common goal. ____17____ It involves choosing the right words, structuring information logically, and being mindful of the audience to ensure that your message is both impressive and comprehensible. Active listening, on the other hand, is the skill of receiving information. It includes not just hearing words but understanding the underlying messages.
____18____ To foster creativity, individuals must engage in activities that stimulate their imagination and encourage new perspectives. Have free-flowing brainstorming sessions that allow for the exploration of diverse ideas without immediate judgment. Additionally, exposing yourself to different fields promotes creative solution.
Mistakes are not failures but valuable stepping stones on the path to mastery. ____19____ Analyse what went wrong, identify areas for improvement and use this knowledge to inform your future problem-solving efforts. Creating a culture that opens the eyes of mistakes within a team or organization encourages an environment where individuals feel comfortable admitting errors.
The journey to becoming a skilled problem solver is an ongoing process of growth and improvement. ___20___ Remain curious and open to acquiring new knowledge and skills that are directly applicable to your problem-solving attempt. That ensures you stay ahead of evolving challenges and acquire the skills needed to navigate an ever-changing landscape.
Furthermore, participating in industry events, joining professional associations and connecting with mentors can offer insights that enrich your problem-solving skills.
A. Seek continuous learning opportunities.
B. Therefore, comprehension is a vital skill to develop.
C. Effective conversation begins with the art of expression.
D. Problem-solving at its best requires the out-of-the-box thinking.
E. And they could help you achieve more in your personal life too.
F. Each misstep provides an opportunity for reflection and learning.
G. Each individual brings unique information to overcome challenges.
第三部分 英语知识运用（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，从短文后各题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
Filkin’s Drift, a band of two in UK, have been highlighting sustainability (可持续性) in their latest tour along the coast of Wales. The tour ____21____ over 40 shows along the 870-mile path, which started in Flintshire on Sept. 3 and ____22____ on Oct. 31 in Chepstow.
At one point, because of bad weather, the tour was ___23___ temporarily. When Filkin’s Drift was prepared to start touring again, they found too much of their time was spent in a car ___24___ in traffic jams, which wasn’t very good for the ___25___, or mental and physical health.
So Bye and Roberts,____26____ of the band, decided to walk their tour along the coast of Wales. They walked between stops for the rest of their tour, carrying the ____27____ and just enough clothing to walk and ____28____ each day. Along the way, they collected songs, stories, and tunes to make their performances ____29____. Also, the band raised money for a charity to _____30_____ this mission.
They shared their experiences of the walking tour _____31_____ in videos on their website blog, hoping to ____32____ other musicians and the music industry as a whole to approach touring in a more sustainable way. They have shown that a tour on foot is _____33_____, discovering that the music industry, as well as others, could also learn to reduce the ____34____ for vehicles.
Today, Filkin’s Drift _____35_____ a growing number of artists and industry professionals working to spotlight sustainability and the environment in their work.
21.
A. completed B. planned C. canceled D. delayed
22.
A failed B. ended C. slowed D. closed
23.
A. scheduled B. interrupted C. appreciated D. relocated
24.
A. picked out B. taken up C. caught up D. set aside
25.
A. security B. relaxation C. reputation D. environment
26.
A. researchers B. followers C. musicians D. professors
27.
A. instruments B. documents C. envelopes D. photographs
28.
A. compete B. perform C. advertise D. conclude
29.
A. crucial B. profitable C. practical D. colorful
30.
A. evaluate B. clear C. outline D. further
31.
A. constantly B. secretly C. randomly D. differently
32.
A. inform B. request C. inspire D. permit
33.
A. possible B. flexible C. typical D. private
34.
A. limit B. creation C. upgrade D. need
35.
A. examines B. joins C. employs D. declines
第Ⅱ卷（满分55分）
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面材料，在题后空白处填入适当的内容(每空一词)或括号内单词的正确形式。
Flowers, birds, figures and landscapes seem to jump out of the pictures on the walls of craftsman Hao Ruxiang’s workshop. From a____36____(distant), these pictures appear to be fine paintings. Yet, up close, they resemble sculptural art, with a three-dimensional feel.
It is buhu painting____37____was named a national cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism in 2014. It originated____38____the traditional folk art of the Manchu ethnic people, who would use needle and thread to create patterns as____39____approach to mending boots, hats and clothing for____40____(practice) and artistic purposes.
Through decades of efforts, Hao and his family have helped buhu painting to evolve,____41____(combine) the essence of numerous traditional crafts. “We got an inspiration from cloisonne (景秦蓝瓷器), glued gold threads along the edges of flowers,____42____created a better visual effect.” Hao explains, adding that many techniques___43___ (apply) in the art are all coming from practice.
To date, Hao____44____(explore) many innovative techniques of her own, and managed to deliver beautiful examples of the art. However, her focus has been on broadening this art form to ensure better development, because she believes machinery cannot_____45_____(full) replace manual work.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分5分）
46. 假如你是李华，上周日你们班去敬老院（nursing house）慰问老人，请给校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动时间；
2. 活动内容；
3. 活动感想。
注意：1. 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。
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第二节 读后续写（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，使其构成一篇完整的短文。
When I was young, I lived in a small town. The spirit of neighborliness was very strong then. All of us were quite poor by today’s standards, but we got by.
However, one family which could be considered as living a marginal (微不足道) existence was the Acob family living in the repair shop opposite our house. Mr. Acob, the auto mechanic, had a large brood of children — twelve to be exact. The joke among the neighbors was that he was aiming to form a football team among his children. However, seriously speaking, it was no joke for him trying to feed his growing children daily.
My mother was a kind-hearted soul. Often, she would remark that his children were dressed in ragged clothes and looked malnourished (营养不良的). My family was relatively better off in the village. My mother would bring over whatever food we could spare to our neighbors. I remember one particular year when times were very hard. The economy was doing very badly. There and then, Mom still decided to sacrifice a portion of our meals to the family. Despite the protests from my brothers and sisters that we too were hungry, she kept on doing the kind act.
I shared a room with my brothers overlooking the repair shop. I was interested in the repair of cars and would often stare out of the window to see Mr. Acob hard at work. As the street in front of my house was rebuilt into a main road, I noticed Mr. Acob looked more cheerful. The number of customers at his shop had increased steadily. His business took off like a rocket.
It was at this time that my father’s business took a turn for the worse. And his health was also becoming worse. We were at our wits’ end, confused by the mysterious illness he was suffering from. My father then decided to sell our family car to pay off the mounting bills, or my brothers and I had to stop schooling.
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1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按下列格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
My father and I were parking our car outside of Acob’ shop.
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One day, Acob said to me, “You will be an excellent mechanic, boy.”
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