金华十校2023—2024学年第一学期期末调研考试
高二英语试题卷
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)，共 150分，考试时间 120分钟。请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂写在答题纸上。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题 共95分)
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。
1. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Take care of his pet.
B. Come over at 3:00 p. m.
C. Attend a meeting with him.
2. What is the man doing
A. Recommending a book. B. Expressing his feelings. C. Explaining a test question.
3. Where did the man’s wife grow up
A. In Australia. B. In New Zealand. C. In India.
4. What does the man mean
A. He is very excited about the news.
B. He doesn’t pay attention to sports.
C. He wishes a different team had won.
5. What is probably the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Customer and Saleswoman.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How much is a two-day pass to Coachella
A. About $400. B. Around $800. C. Almost $1000.
7. What does the man imply in the end
A. He saved up for the ticket.
B. He’ll buy the woman a ticket.
C. He doesn’t have enough money for a ticket.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8 What did the weather use to be like
A. Cold. B. Cool. C. Very hot.
9. What does the woman suggest
A. Returning home.
B. Drinking something cool.
C. Waiting until the sun sets.
听第8段材料,回答第 10 至 12题。
10. What information is needed by the woman
A. The man’s address. B. The shipping date. C. The man’s order number.
11. When were the gifts supposed to arrive
A. Two days ago. B. Seven days ago. C. Ten days ago.
12. How does the man probably feel in the end
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Disappointed.
听第9段材料,回答第 13 至 16题。
13. Who does the woman work for
A. A restaurant. B. A newspaper. C. A sports club.
14. How does the woman change her appearance for work
A. She wears makeup. B. She wears glasses. C. She wears hats.
15. What is the woman very concerned about
A. Putting on weight. B. No time to do gym. C. Not eating healthy food.
16. Where did the man probably grow up
A. In Washington, D. C. B. In Miami. C. In New York City.
听第10段材料,回答第 17 至 20题。
17. Who might the man be
A. A bus driver. B. A ship captain. C. An airplane pilot.
18. Where will the passengers go next
A. To Miami. B. To Mexico City. C. To Havana City.
19. What is the weather probably like now
A. Rainy and wet. B. Windy and cold. C. Sunny and nice.
20. What does the speaker suggest the passengers do
A. Stay inside. B. Run to the rooms. C. Look for staff at once.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
ABCmouse
ABCmouse is one of the most well-known learn to read apps for children. With its expert-made curriculum, the program offers endless hours of content for children aged 2 to 8. The interactive app offers thousands of activities to help develop this essential skill, with lessons that expose students to math, arts, and science at age-appropriate levels too. The cost after free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full year’s subscription can get about 70% off the price.
Homer
Homer provides a personalized learning path for children aged 2 to 8. Children will learn reading, math, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Instead of a one-size-fits-most approach, Homer customizes learning plans and allows students to take the lead in deciding what they want to work on. The price point is in line with similar apps at about $5 per month after a free trial, or roughly $60 for a full year or $100 for lifetime access.
Hooked on Phonics
Hooked on Phonics is an exceptional tool for homeschoolers, with a wide range of lessons, games, and fun activities. It is one of the most popular brands for teaching kids to read, and its integrated system makes it an ideal option for homeschooling students. Children are introduced to each new concept through a series of fun activities, videos, and even songs. The system is a little bit pricier than other apps, at about $16 per month after a trial month for roughly $1.
FarFaria
FarFaria invites children to join in on a magic al adventure that includes island hopping and the choice between reading the story or having it narrated completely with fun, magical animation. While the free membership offers one story a day, paid subscribers unlock access to unlimited adventures at roughly $8 per month. Readers can either read the books themselves or take advantage of the “read to me” option to have stories read aloud by professional narrators.
1. For an annual subscription to ABCmouse, how much does a family need to pay
A. $54. B. $105. C. $126. D. $180.
2. Which app best suits children who are taught at home
A. ABCmouse. B. Homer.
C. Hooked on Phonics. D. FarFaria.
3. Which section of newspaper is this text probably taken from
A. Finance. B. Science. C. Culture. D. Education.
【答案】1. A 2. C 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个学习软件：ABCmouse(开心鼠英语)，Homer(Homer学习软件)，Hooked on Phonics(美国自然拼读)以及FarFaria(FarFaria学习软件)，并对其各自特色和收费进行了详细说明。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“ABCmouse”部分内容“The cost after free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full year’s subscription can get about 70% off the price.( 免费试用后的费用约为每月15美元。购买一整年订阅的家庭可以帮你节省原价的70%。)”可知，费用为每月15美元，一年应是“15*12=180”，同时全年订阅可以帮你节省原价的70%，即，按价格的3折计算，180*(1-70%)=54。故选A项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章“Hooked on Phonics”部分内容“It is one of the most popular brands for teaching kids to read, and its integrated system makes it an ideal option for homeschooling students.(它是教孩子阅读的最受欢迎的品牌之一，它的集成系统使它成为在家上学的学生的理想选择。)”可知，Hooked on Phonics平台是在家上学的学生的理想选择。故选C项。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。通过阅读文章可知，“ABCmouse(开心鼠英语)”，“Homer(Homer学习软件)”，“Hooked on Phonics(美国自然拼读)”以及“FarFaria(FarFaria学习软件)”四个部分分别介绍了该平台的教育信息和收费方式，由此可推知，该篇文章来自于报纸上的教育专栏。故选D项。
B
A personal trainer from the UK hopes to set a new world record by walking backward up and down Africa’s highest mountain.
Ben Stewart, 32, won’t be the first person to climb backward up Mount Kilimanjaro—two people have already done that—but nobody has walked backward both up and down the mountain. Stewart also hopes to set a record for the fastest time walking backward up and down Mount Kilimanjaro. He believes it will take him six days to get to the top of the mountain and two more days to get back down when he makes his attempt next February.
Stewart says he started walking backward to challenge himself, and climbed his first mountain backward in 2019. Three years later, he completed the UK’s Three Peaks Challenge—climbing the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland—all while walking backward.
He said he wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro because it’s the highest mountain that can be climbed without mountaineering equipment. However, Stewart will have a team of around 30 people with him to make sure he doesn’t fall off!
There is a danger, though, that Stewart could damage his neck by looking over his shoulder for so long, so he is using a special neck training device to prepare.
Stewart is using his climb to raise money for the British Heart Foundation, a heart disease research charity. He is doing this in memory of his grandfather, who died of a heart attack at age 65. Stewart told ITV News that his grandfather might have lived longer with “the right kind of research, the right kind of medication.”“But now he’s on my shoulder and in my ear,” said Stewart, “telling me I can do these amazing things.”
4. What does Ben Stewart do to reduce the damage to his neck during walking
A. Conduct related research. B. Take preventive medicine.
C. Do some special training. D. Use mountaineering equipment.
5. What can we know about Ben Stewart
A. He completed the UK’s Three Peaks Challenge in 2020.
B. He will take the challenge to climb Kilimanjaro on his own.
C. He was inspired by his grandfather to set a new world record.
D. He’ll be the first person to climb backward up and down Kilimanjaro.
6. What kind of person is Ben Stewart
A. Ambitious and loyal. B. Careful and reliable.
C. Persistent and curious. D. Determined and caring.
7. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph
A. To explain the reason for Ben’s climbing.
B. To stress the significance of Ben’s action.
C. To draw attention to heart disease research and medication.
D. To provide detailed information on Ben’s climbing experience.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. D 7. A
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了一名来自英国的私人教练Ben Stewart创造了一项新的世界纪录，他成功地倒行攀登非洲最高的山峰——乞力马扎罗山的事迹。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“There is a danger, though, that Stewart could damage his neck by looking over his shoulder for so long, so he is using a special neck training device to prepare.(不过，斯图尔特长时间回头看有可能会伤到脖子，所以他正在使用一种特殊的颈部训练装置来做准备)”可知，Ben Stewart通过做一些特殊的训练来减少走路时对他脖子的伤害。故选C项。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Ben Stewart, 32, won’t be the first person to climb backward up Mount Kilimanjaro—two people have already done that—but nobody has walked backward both up and down the mountain.(32岁的本·斯图尔特不是第一个倒着爬乞力马扎罗山的人——已经有两个人做到了——但是还没有人在上山和下山时都是倒着走的)”可知，Ben Stewart将成为第一个倒着攀爬和倒着下乞力马扎罗山的人。故选D项。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“Stewart says he started walking backward to challenge himself, and climbed his first mountain backward in 2019. Three years later, he completed the UK’s Three Peaks Challenge—climbing the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland—all while walking backward.(斯图尔特说，他开始倒着走来挑战自己，并在2019年倒着爬了第一座山。三年后，他完成了英国的“三峰挑战”——攀登英格兰、威尔士和苏格兰最高的山峰——全程倒着走)”及文章最后一段“Stewart is using his climb to raise money for the British Heart Foundation, a heart disease research charity.(斯图尔特正在利用他的攀登为英国心脏基金会筹集资金，这是一家心脏病研究慈善机构)”可知，Ben Stewart是有决心并有爱心的人。故选D项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“He is doing this in memory of his grandfather, who died of a heart attack at age 65. Stewart told ITV News that his grandfather might have lived longer with “the right kind of research, the right kind of medication.”“But now he’s on my shoulder and in my ear,” said Stewart, “telling me I can do these amazing things.”(他这样做是为了纪念他的祖父，他的祖父在65岁时死于心脏病。斯图尔特告诉ITV新闻，如果“正确的研究，正确的药物”，他的祖父可能会活得更久。斯图尔特说:“但现在他站在我的肩膀上，在我耳边，告诉我我可以做这些了不起的事情。”)”可知，文章最后一段解释了Ben Stewart攀岩的原因与爷爷有关。故选A项。
C
To protect people living in areas that are likely to suffer flooding and rising sea levels, a group of architects has designed a floating home.
The project is a collaboration between British architect firm Grimshaw and Dutch manufacturer Concrete Valley. Currently at the design stage, the home will be constructed using a concrete and glass framework, which sits on a floating pontoon structure. In the event of a tidal surge or flooding, the pontoon rises with the water level to keep the home safe. Fitted with solar panels and heat exchangers, the water home will be able to produce their own electricity during power cuts, in the event of a storm.
Other firms are exploring floating homes, too. In the UK, Baca Architects has partnered with manufacturer Floating Homes. Their design was originally an entry to a competition to reduce London’s housing shortage, and has since been turned into a prototype. Baca Architects is exploring ways to provide practical, affordable, flood-resistant additional city housing, which could occupy unnecessary docks, canals and other waterways throughout London, director Richard Coutts told the Guardian.
As the planet’s atmosphere warms, areas such as the Arctic are melting fast, contributing to rising sea levels and higher risk of flooding. The ocean is already reclaiming land in some parts of the world. With the global population set to reach 9.8 billion people by mid-century, extreme flooding could further add pressure to limited land, water, food and other resources. These challenges are at the heart of the Virtual Ocean Dialogues, an initiative by the World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action. The online event provides a forum for more than 50 world leaders to address the most pressing challenges facing our oceans and develop ways to protect them.
While floating homes may be a common feature in parts of Asia and other developing regions, they are emerging as a way to relieve overcrowding and protect people in busy cities and urban areas which are likely to suffer from flooding.
8. What makes it possible to produce electricity in the floating home
A. The concrete and glass framework. B. The tidal power.
C. Solar panels and heat exchangers. D. The floating pontoon structure.
9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A. Floating homes will be useful but costly.
B. Floating homes have been put into use in London.
C. Baca Architects’ design was to ease the housing burden at first.
D. There is a competition among firms in the UK to explore floating homes.
10. Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined word “reclaiming” in Paragraph 4
A. Restoring. B. Reoccupying. C. Redeveloping. D. Reshaping.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Melting Oceans are Causing Rising Sea Levels
B. A Forum is Ongoing to Explore Floating Homes
C. Many Firms are Working Together to Reduce Housing Shortage
D. Floating Homes are Emerging to Protect People from Flooding
【答案】8. C 9. C 10. B 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了漂浮房屋正在被探索中，为缓解过度拥挤，一些容易被遭受洪水和被淹没的地区提供解决方案，文章介绍了这种房屋的一些特点和需要它的背景。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Fitted with solar panels and heat exchangers, the water home will be able to produce their own electricity during power cuts, in the event of a storm.(安装了太阳能电池板和热交换器，水屋将能够在停电时自己发电，以防风暴)”可知，太阳能电池板和热交换器使得在漂浮的房子里发电成为可能。故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段“Their design was originally an entry to a competition to reduce London’s housing shortage, and has since been turned into a prototype.(他们的设计最初是为了减少伦敦住房短缺的竞赛，后来变成了一个原型)”可知，Baca建筑事务所的设计最初是为了减轻住房负担。故选C。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据第四段划线词上文“As the planet’s atmosphere warms, areas such as the Arctic are melting fast, contributing to rising sea levels and higher risk of flooding.(随着地球大气变暖，北极等地区正在快速融化，导致海平面上升，洪水风险更高)”以及“The ocean is already reclaiming land in some parts of the world.(海洋已经在世界某些地区reclaiming土地)”可知，海平面上升导致世界上的一些地方已经被海洋再次占据了。故划线词意思是“再占领，收复”。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“To protect people living in areas that are likely to suffer flooding and rising sea levels, a group of architects has designed a floating home.(为了保护居住在可能遭受洪水和海平面上升的地区的人们，一群建筑师设计了一个漂浮的家)”结合文章主要说明了漂浮房屋正在被探索中，为缓解过度拥挤，一些容易被遭受洪水和被淹没的地区提供解决方案，文章介绍了这种房屋的一些特点和需要它的背景。可知，D选项“漂浮房屋正在兴起，以保护人们免受洪水侵袭”最符合文章标题。故选D。
D
Scientists are increasingly looking at the mind-body connection, including how heart health might affect brain function. Past studies of adults have linked poor cardiovascular (心血管的) health to a higher risk of cognitive (认知的) decline, but there’s been little research on how heart health affects young brains.
A new research analyzed the health data of 987 children, aged 11 and 12, from 21 US cities. The children took part in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, the largest long-term study of brain development and health in children in the United States. Researchers measured participants’ cardiovascular health using a tool known as Life’s Essential 8, a list for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health. Developed by the American Heart Association ( AHA), the list includes a healthy diet, not smoking, being physically active, getting enough sleep, keeping a healthy weight and controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Researchers looked at how the children’s cardiovascular health scores matched up with their scores from a cognitive test. They found that children with better cardiovascular health behaviors —— the list items related to diet, physical activity, smoking and sleep —— showed slightly better cognitive function. At the same time, children with better overall cardiovascular health that included all eight item s on the list also had higher cognitive function.
Dr. Augusto Cé sar F. De Moraes, the study’s lead researcher, said that the message of the study was “that if you see children with high blood pressure or obesity, it’s important to look at their brain health as well.” The findings, which were presented on November 11in Philadelphia at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions conference, are considered preliminary (初步的) until full results are published in a peer-reviewed journal.
12. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The method of the research. B. The participants of the research.
C. The findings of the research. D. T he background of the research.
13. Which of the following may contribute to cardiovascular health according to AHA
A. Going on a diet. B. Keeping active works.
C. Going to bed early. D. Keeping lower blood pressure.
14. What can we learn about the new research
A. It draws attention to children’s problem of obesity.
B. The participants are chosen from different countries.
C. The full findings have not been made public so far.
D. The researchers look at the mind-body connection in adults.
15. What’s the main idea of this passage
A. High blood pressure is affecting children’s brain health.
B. Better heart health may improve kids’ cognitive function.
C. Life’s Essential 8 is an important tool in cognitive research.
D. Cognitive decline will influence children’s cardiovascular health.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项新的研究，该研究表明更好的心血管健康可以改善孩子的认知功能。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第二段中“A new research analyzed the health data of 987 children, aged 11 and 12, from 21 US cities. The children took part in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, the largest long-term study of brain development and health in children in the United States. Researchers measured participants’ cardiovascular health using a tool known as Life’s Essential 8, a list for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health. Developed by the American Heart Association ( AHA), the list includes a healthy diet, not smoking, being physically active, getting enough sleep, keeping a healthy weight and controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. (一项新的研究分析了来自美国21个城市的987名11至12岁儿童的健康数据。这些孩子参加了青少年大脑认知发展研究，这是美国最大的儿童大脑发育和健康的长期研究。研究人员使用一种名为Life ' s Essential 8的工具来衡量参与者的心血管健康状况，这是一份改善和维持心血管健康的清单。这份清单由美国心脏协会（AHA）制定，包括健康饮食、不吸烟、积极锻炼、睡眠充足、保持健康体重、控制血压、胆固醇和血糖。)”可知，第二段主要讲了该研究的方法。故选A。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段中“Developed by the American Heart Association ( AHA), the list includes a healthy diet, not smoking, being physically active, getting enough sleep, keeping a healthy weight and controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. (这份清单由美国心脏协会（AHA）制定，包括健康饮食、不吸烟、积极锻炼、睡眠充足、保持健康体重、控制血压、胆固醇和血糖。)”可知，积极的锻炼有助于心血管健康。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。由文章最后一段中“The findings, which were presented on November 11in Philadelphia at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions conference, are considered preliminary (初步的) until full results are published in a peer-reviewed journal. (研究结果于11月11日在费城的美国心脏协会科学会议上公布，在完整的研究结果发表在同行评议的期刊上之前，研究结果被认为是初步的。)”可知，到目前为止，完整的调查结果还没有公开。故选C。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章倒数第二段“Researchers looked at how the children’s cardiovascular health scores matched up with their scores from a cognitive test. They found that children with better cardiovascular health behaviors —— the list items related to diet, physical activity, smoking and sleep —— showed slightly better cognitive function. At the same time, children with better overall cardiovascular health that included all eight item s on the list also had higher cognitive function. (研究人员观察了儿童的心血管健康得分与他们在认知测试中的得分是如何匹配的。他们发现，心血管健康行为更好的儿童——与饮食、体育活动、吸烟和睡眠有关的清单项目——表现出稍好的认知功能。与此同时，心血管整体健康状况较好的儿童，包括清单上的所有八个项目，也有更高的认知功能。)”可知，文章主要介绍了一项新的研究，该研究表明更好的心血管健康可以改善孩子的认知功能。故选B。
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题2.5分,满分 12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 选项中有两项为多余选项。
While many people might be quitting formal New Year’s decisions this year, others may mark a fresh start by deciding to make up for poor eating habits of the past. ___16___ Without a solid plan, you may fail quickly. So consider starting with these three easy ways to eat a healthier diet.
Aim for real food only. ___17___ Maybe it’s the whole thing (like a frozen dinner), or maybe it’s just part of your meal (like the bottled dressing on your salad). Think of where you can replace processed foods for healthier ones. For example, eat whole-grain pasta instead of enriched white-flour spaghetti.
Schedule your meals and snacks. Set times on your phone for three different meals and two snacks (if you need them). ___18___ This might control your desires, reduce stress about when you’ll eat next, and cut down on the extra calories of unnecessary snacking ——a real challenge if you’re close to a refrigerator all day while at home or work.
Reduce your portion (份量) sizes. If you’re like most Americans, you’re eating too much food. An easy way to carry out portion control: load your plate as you normally would, then put back a third or half of the food. ___19___
You don’t need to include all of these steps at one time; try one step per week. Write down what you’re eating and any thoughts or questions you have about the process. ___20___ Before long, you’ll have the confidence to attempt new steps.
A. Avoid having late-night meals or snacks.
B. Don’t eat in between these scheduled times.
C. Processed foods are linked with many diseases.
D. After a week, assess what worked and what didn’t.
E. You can also use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate.
F. Look at your plate and note what’s processed and what isn’t.
G. But this motivation is often focused on a diet that is too ambitious.
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. B 19. E 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了更健康的饮食的方法。
【16题详解】
由上文“While many people might be quitting formal New Year’s decisions this year, others may mark a fresh start by deciding to make up for poor eating habits of the past. (虽然今年许多人可能会放弃正式的新年决定，但其他人可能会决定弥补过去不良的饮食习惯，从而标志着一个新的开始。)”可知，本空与上文为转折关系，说明动机的集中点是什么，故G选项“But this motivation is often focused on a diet that is too ambitious. (但这种动机往往集中在过于雄心勃勃的饮食上。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选G。
【17题详解】
由下文“Maybe it’s the whole thing (like a frozen dinner), or maybe it’s just part of your meal (like the bottled dressing on your salad). Think of where you can replace processed foods for healthier ones. For example, eat whole-grain pasta instead of enriched white-flour spaghetti. (它可能是整个食物（比如冷冻晚餐），也可能只是你食物的一部分（比如沙拉上的瓶装调料）。想想你可以在哪里用更健康的食物代替加工食品。例如，吃全麦意大利面，而不是富含白面粉的意大利面。)”可知，本空要说跟“加工食品”有关的话题，故F选项“Look at your plate and note what’s processed and what isn’t. (看看你的盘子，记下哪些经过加工，哪些没有经过加工。)”能引起下文，符合题意。故选F。
【18题详解】
由上文“Schedule your meals and snacks. Set times on your phone for three different meals and two snacks (if you need them). (安排好你的正餐和零食。在手机上设定三顿不同的正餐和两顿零食的时间（如果你需要的话）。)”可知，本空要说跟“吃东西的时间”有关的话题，故B选项“Don’t eat in between these scheduled times. (不要在这两个预定时间之间吃东西。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选B。
【19题详解】
由上文“Reduce your portion (份量) sizes. If you’re like most Americans, you’re eating too much food. An easy way to carry out portion control: load your plate as you normally would, then put back a third or half of the food. (减少食物的份量。如果你像大多数美国人一样，你吃得太多了。一个简单的控制分量的方法是：像平常一样装满你的盘子，然后放回三分之一或一半的食物。)”可知，本空要说跟“份量和盘子”有关的话题，故E选项“You can also use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate. (你也可以用沙拉盘代替餐盘。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选E。
【20题详解】
由上文“You don’t need to include all of these steps at one time; try one step per week. Write down what you’re eating and any thoughts or questions you have about the process. (你不需要一次包含所有这些步骤；试着每周走一步。写下你正在吃的东西，以及你对这个过程的任何想法或问题。)”可知，本空要说跟“一周总结”有关的话题，故D选项“After a week, assess what worked and what didn’t. (一周后，评估哪些有效，哪些无效。)”能承接上文，符合题意。故选D。
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15个小题;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。
In India, a group of young people are changing seniors’ lives by pairing them with volunteer “grandchildren”.
The organization, Goodfellows, was ___21___ by Naidu, Thakur, and Sandu, three young Indians who all ___22___ hanging out with their grandparents.
Meant to ___23___ loneliness and help bring the lonely elders back into ___24___, the organization allows family members to nominate (提名) elders, typically if their life partner isn’t around anymore, as a “grandpal” ___25___ a “grandchild”. After the nomination, Mr. Naidu carries out an interview with the ___26___. It aims to learn about their interests in order to ___27___them with a “grandchild” who has ___28___ interests.
One grandpal calls herself the luckiest lady in the world, thanks to her volunteer grandchild a passionate writer who is ___29___ her 81 year life stories.
“Kersi uncle has been my grandpal for five months. We eagerly look forward to ___30___,” said 23 year old Aarohi. “He’s had quite a few ___31___ moments, but he always focuses on the beautiful bits, inspiring me to hold onto the happy moments.”
In some ___32___, the pairing lasts as long as the grandpal’s remaining years. “We’ve come across so many grandpals who tell us they feel ___33___. Aside from a few public service staff, the doorbell never rings. But our organization is now ___34___ things. They are hopeful and excited on the ___35___ days of the week. They look forward to the bell ringing,” Ms. Thakur said.
21.
A. accepted B. discovered C. started D. assessed
22.
A. loved B. regretted C. admitted D. forgot
23.
A. face B. hide C. suffer D. address
24.
A. society B. reality C. family D. employment
25.
A. in praise of B. in search of C. in honor of D. in defense of
26.
A. advisors B. seniors C. customers D. volunteers
27.
A. pair B. guide C. protect D. compare
28.
A. special B. similar C. broad D. appropriate
29.
A. designing B. enjoying C. acting D. documenting
30.
A. standing out B. showing off C. hanging out D. taking off
31.
A. important B. tough C. magical D. joyful
32.
A. cases B. stages C. places D. moments
33.
A. frightened B. relieved C. lonely D. inspired
34.
A. exploring B. examining C. advertising D. changing
35.
A. imagined B. peaceful C. appointed D. free
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. B 26. B 27. A 28. B 29. D 30. C 31. B 32. A 33. C 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要报道了在印度，一群年轻人通过为老年人配对志愿者“孙辈”来改变老年人的生活。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个名为Goodfellows的组织是由Naidu、Thakur和Sandu创立的，这三个年轻的印度人都喜欢和祖父母一起出去玩。A. accepted接受；B. discovered发现；C. started开始；D. assessed评估。根据前文的“The organization, Goodfellows”和后文“by Naidu, Thakur, and Sandu, three young Indians”可知，这个名为Goodfellows的组织是由Naidu、Thakur和Sandu创立的。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这个名为Goodfellows的组织是由Naidu、Thakur和Sandu创立的，这三个年轻的印度人都喜欢和祖父母一起出去玩。A. loved喜欢，爱；B. regretted遗憾；C. admitted承认；D. forgot忘记。根据后文的“hanging out with their grandparents.”可知，这三个年轻的印度人都喜欢和祖父母一起出去玩。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：为了解决孤独问题，帮助孤独的老人重返社会，该组织允许家庭成员提名老人（通常是在他们的生活伴侣不在身边的情况下）作为寻找“孙子”的“爷爷”。A. face面对；B. hide隐藏；C. suffer遭受；D. address设法解决。根据后文的“loneliness and help bring the lonely elders back into 4 ”可知，该组织是为了解决老人的孤独问题、帮助孤独的老人重返社会。故选D项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：为了解决孤独问题，帮助孤独的老人重返社会，该组织允许家庭成员提名老人（通常是在他们的生活伴侣不在身边的情况下）作为寻找“孙子”的“爷爷”。A. society社会；B. reality现实；C. family家族；D. employment工作。根据前文的“help bring the lonely elders back into”可知，该组织是为了解决老人的孤独问题、帮助孤独的老人重返社会。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查固定短语辨析。句意：为了解决孤独问题，帮助孤独的老人重返社会，该组织允许家庭成员提名老人（通常是在他们的生活伴侣不在身边的情况下）作为寻找“孙子”的“爷爷”。A. in praise of赞扬；B. in search of寻找；C. in honor of纪念；D. in defense of为……辩护。根据前文的“typically if their life partner isn’t around anymore, as a “grandpal” ”和后文“ a “grandchild””、“It aims to learn about their interests in order to 7 them with a “grandchild” who has 8 interests”可知，该组织帮助“爷爷”寻找“孙子”。故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：提名之后，Naidu先生对老人进行采访。A. advisors顾问；B. seniors老年人；C. customers 客户；D. volunteers志愿者。根据后文的“It aims to learn about their interests in order to 7 them with a “grandchild” who has 8 interests”可知，为了了解他们的兴趣，以便将他们与有相似兴趣的“孙子”配对，所以要对老人进行采访。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：它的目的是了解他们的兴趣，以便将他们与有相似兴趣的“孙子”配对。A. pair使成对；B. guide指导；C. protect保护；D. compare比较。根据后文的“them with a “grandchild” who has 8 interests”可知，该组织帮助将他们与有相似兴趣的“孙子”配对。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它的目的是了解他们的兴趣，以便将他们与有相似兴趣的“孙子”配对。A. special特殊的；B. similar相似的；C. broad宽的；D. appropriate适当的。根据前文的“It aims to learn about their interests”可知，了解他们的兴趣，以便将他们与有相似兴趣的“孙子”配对。故选B项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：一位“奶奶”称自己是世界上最幸运的女士，这要感谢她的志愿者孙子，一个热情的作家，正在记录她81年的生活故事。A. designing设计；B. enjoying享受；C. acting行动；D. documenting记录。根据后文的“her 81 year life stories.”可知，这位志愿者孙子正在记录她81年的生活故事。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：“克尔西叔叔当我“爷爷”已经五个月了。我们热切地期待着出去玩，”23岁阿罗希说。A. standing out脱颖而出；B. showing off炫耀；C. hanging out闲逛；D. taking off起飞。根据前文的“hanging out with their grandparents.”和后文“He’s had quite a few 11 moments, but he always focuses on the beautiful bits, inspiring me to hold onto the happy moments.”可知，“爷爷”经历了不少艰难的时刻，所以现在“孙子”和“爷爷”都热切地期待着出去玩。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他经历了不少艰难的时刻，但他总是专注于美好的一面，激励我抓住快乐的时刻。A. important重要的；B. tough艰难的；C. magical神奇的；D. joyful高兴的。根据后文的“but he always focuses on the beautiful bits, inspiring me to hold onto the happy moments.”可知，但他总是专注于美好的一面，but为表示转折的连词，所以此处应说他生活艰难。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在某些情况下，这种配对会持续到“爷爷”的晚年。A. cases情况；B. stages阶段；C. places位置；D. moments瞬间。根据后文的“the pairing lasts as long as the grandpal’s remaining years.”可知，这种配对会持续到“爷爷”的晚年，这只是在某些情况下发生的。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们遇到过很多“爷爷”告诉我们他们感到孤独。A. frightened害怕的；B. relieved放心的；C. lonely孤独的；D. inspired受到启发的。根据前文的“Aside from a few public service staff, the doorbell never rings.”可知，除了一些公共服务人员，门铃从来没有响过，所以很多“爷爷”告诉我们他们感到孤独。故选C项。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：但我们的组织现在正在改变一些事情。A. exploring探索；B. examining检查；C. advertising做广告；D. changing改变。根据前文的“Aside from a few public service staff, the doorbell never rings.”和后文“They are hopeful and excited on the 15 days of the week. They look forward to the bell ringing”可知，由以前的孤独，变为现在的充满希望和兴奋，所以这组织现在正在改变一些事情。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们在一周中约定的日子里充满希望和兴奋。A. imagined想象的；B. peaceful平静的；C. appointed约定的；D. free自由的。根据前文的“days of the week”可知，在约定的日子“孙子”会和“爷爷”相聚，所以他们在一周中约定的日子里充满希望和兴奋。故选C项。
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。
Delicate, shining, and soft to the touch. The fabric called silk ___36___ (find) its way into the heart of Chinese people in the past thousands of years. ___37___ origin of it is not clear, but the ancient Chinese people ___38___ (credit) their own wisdom to Leizu, wife of the Yellow Emperor, as the inventor of sericulture (养蚕业).
The style and texture (质地) of silk are ___39___ (variety). Hangluo satin from Hangzhou,Zhejiang province, is famous for its airy and thin texture, ___40___ Yunjin brocade from Nanjing, Jiangsu province, a luxurious fabric often ___41___ (use) for royal clothes, represents China’s silk weaving (纺织) technique at its best time. Yunjin brocade is best made ___42___hand, in a complex procedure that comprises more than a hundred steps. Even the most skilled artisans can only weave a few centimeters a day.
In the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC—AD 24), with Zhang Qian ___43___ (open) up the routes to the western regions, silk graced countries in Central Asia, and later other parts of Eurasia and beyond. ___44___ (appropriate), its name marked China’s major international trade ____45____ (route), the ancient Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road.
As one of the wonders of ancient China, silk is not merely a type of fabric but a cultural symbol and a representative of elegance.
【答案】36. has found
37. The 38. credited
39. various
40. while##and
41. used 42. by
43. opening
44. Appropriately
45. routes
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了丝绸的历史以及重要作用。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意：在过去的几千年里，这种被称为丝绸的织物已经进入了中国人的内心。根据后文in the past thousands of years可知为现在完成时，主语为The fabric called silk，助动词用has。故填has found。
【37题详解】
考查冠词。句意：它的起源并不清楚，但中国古人把自己的智慧归功于黄帝的妻子嫘祖，她是养蚕的发明者。此处特指丝绸的起源应用定冠词the，首字母大写。故填The。
【38题详解】
考查时态。句意：它的起源并不清楚，但中国古人把自己的智慧归功于黄帝的妻子嫘祖，她是养蚕的发明者。结合the ancient Chinese people，事情已发生，谓语动词credit用一般过去时。故填credited。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：丝绸式样和质地多种多样。作表语，应用形容词various。故填various。
40题详解】
考查连词。句意：来自浙江杭州的杭锦绸以其轻盈的质地而闻名，而来自江苏南京的云锦，一种经常用于皇室服装的奢华面料，代表了中国丝绸编织技术的最佳时期。此处前后表示对比或并列，可用并列连词while或and。故填while/and。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：来自浙江杭州的杭锦绸以其轻盈的质地而闻名，而来自江苏南京的云锦，一种经常用于皇室服装的奢华面料，代表了中国丝绸编织技术的最佳时期。分析句子结构可知非谓语动词use与逻辑主语fabric构成被动关系，故用过去分词作后置定语。故填used。
【42题详解】
考查介词。句意：云锦是最好的手工织锦，在一个复杂的程序，包括一百多个步骤。短语by hand表示“手工”。故填by。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：西汉时期（公元前206年——公元24年），随着张骞开辟西域之路，丝绸在中亚、欧亚大陆乃至更远的地区风靡一时。with复合结构，此处Zhang Qian和非谓语动词open为逻辑主动关系，故open用现在分词形式作宾补。故填opening。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：它的名字恰如其分地代表了中国主要的国际贸易路线——古丝绸之路和海上丝绸之路。修饰后文句子应用副词appropriately作状语，首字母大写。故填Appropriately。
【45题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：它的名字恰如其分地代表了中国主要的国际贸易路线——古丝绸之路和海上丝绸之路。根据后文the ancient Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road可知，名词route应用复数形式。故填routes。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是校英文报“你眼中的中国” (China in Your Eyes) 栏目的编辑李华，该栏目拟刊登短文介绍外国学生在中国的留学体验。请给你校加拿大籍留学生 Jerkins写信约稿。内容包括：
1. 栏目介绍;
2. 稿件内容和要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jerkins,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Jerkins,
How is everything going I’m Li Hua, an editor of our school’s English newspaper. I’m writing to invite you to contribute to our column, China in Your Eyes.
This column aims to provide experiences and insights of foreign students studying in China, fostering a sense of cultural exchange and appreciation within our school community. Accordingly, for the article, we would like you to discuss various aspects such as academic life, Chinese cuisine or festival celebrations, or any unique encounters you have had here. The article is kindly requested to be approximately 500 words in length and you may include some photos to enhance the readers’ understanding.
Please let us know if you’re interested. We eagerly anticipate receiving your article by February 24th.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给你校加拿大籍留学生 Jerkins写信约稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
培养：foster→develop
期待：anticipate→expect
大约：approximately→around/about
加强：enhance→strengthen
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The article is kindly requested to be approximately 500 words in length and you may include some photos to enhance the readers’ understanding.
拓展句：The article is kindly requested to be approximately 500 words in length and you may include some photos, which can enhance the readers’ understanding.
【点睛】[高分句型1] This column aims to provide experiences and insights of foreign students studying in China, fostering a sense of cultural exchange and appreciation within our school community. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] Please let us know if you’re interested. (运用了if引导条件状语从句)
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I chewed on my pencil as I walked back and forth across my bedroom. What was I going to do It was bad enough that I was the new kid. But now I was sure to get laughed right out of fifth grade. How could my first homework be such a disaster
“My name is Anna, and this summer I——”I stopped. How could I stand in front of my class and say that I’d spent the entire summer handling something that most people don’t even like to talk about Poop (粪便). I’d spent three months shoveling (铲), collecting, and analyzing co w poop on my grandparents’ farm. I tried to think of a different adventure I could share. Maybe I could say I’d spent the summer on the Weather Control Team preventing floods.
“Time for dinner,” my mom called.
I walked slowly down the stairs and slid into my chair.
“You’ve been in your room since you came home from school,” Mom said. “What are you working on ”
I sighed. “I have to tell the class what I did this summer.”
My younger brother, Seymour, began to laugh uncontrollably. “No one will want to sit next to you after they hear you were covered in cow poop all summer!”
“OK, that’s enough, Seymour,” Dad said.
“Anna” said Mom, putting green beans in a bowl, “be proud of the work we did this summer. Our planet would be in sad shape without scientists like your grandfather.”
It’s true that my grandfather does important work. He developed an easy way to use poop as a source of fuel. Using the poop is now easy, economical, and environmentally safe.
“I know, Mom,” I said, staring at my meatloaf. “But it’s not exactly something people want to hear about before lunch.”
That night I dreamed about more splendid adventures: cave diving in Mexico; hiking through the Amazon rainforest.
At school the next day, I bent over my desk, listening to each kid speak. My palms were sweaty, and the knot (结) in my stomach grew tighter.
“And that was my journey to Mount Everest,” Ember Adams said, finishing her report. She bowed and took her seat.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
“It’s your turn, Anna,” Ms. Hammond said.
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The class cheered as I returned to my desk, and some of my classmates approached me with admiration in their eyes.
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【答案】
“It’s your turn, Anna,” Ms. Hammond said. Taking a deep breath, I stepped to the front of the room and cleared my throat. “This summer I-well, I...” I stared at the floor. This was my last chance to save my dignity with a tale of fake adventure. Then I thought about how hard Grandpa worked to save our planet. Gathering my courage, I described the process of collecting and analyzing cow poop and how it was transformed into sustainable fuel. Surprisingly, my classmates listened attentively. As I concluded my sustainable adventure, I gracefully bowed to them.
The class cheered as I returned to my desk, and some of my classmates approached me with admiration in their eyes. Ember Adams, who had just shared her journey to Mount Everest, clapped me on the back. “That’s so cool, Anna! Turning poop into fuel That never crossed my mind!” she exclaimed. Soon, others joined the conversation, intrigued by the unusual nature of my summer experience. A sense of relief, joy and pride overwhelmed me. Instead of being the target of laughter, I became the center of attention. My seemingly “stinky” summer vacation was actually not only a fabulous planet-saving adventure but also opened a door to my friendships with my new fifth-grade peers!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。“我”第二天在学校得告诉同学们“我”这个夏天都干了些什么。“我”祖父从事重要的工作。他发明了一种简单的方法，利用粪便作为燃料来源。“我”花了三个月的时间在“我”祖父母的农场里铲屎、收集和分析粪便。“我”很害怕同学因此嘲笑我。但最终“我”说出了事实，并且大家为我欢呼。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“‘轮到你了，安娜，’哈蒙德说。”可知，第一段可以描写“我”的心理活动，“我”对暑期活动的介绍。
②由第二段句首内容“当我回到课桌上时，全班都欢呼起来，一些同学走近我，眼中充满了钦佩。”可知，第二段可以描写“我”讲完后大家的反应和“我”的感受。
2.续写线索：轮到我—内心挣扎—讲述事实—为我欢呼—感到自豪
3.词汇激活
行为类
①深呼吸：take a deep breath/ breathe deeply
②拯救：save/ rescue
③描述：describe/ depict
情绪类
①快乐：joy/happiness/delight
②自豪：pride/ dignity
【点睛】【高分句型1】 Taking a deep breath, I stepped to the front of the room and cleared my throat. (运用了现在分词Taking作状语)
【高分句型2】As I concluded my sustainable adventure, I gracefully bowed to them. (运用了As引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型3】Ember Adams, who had just shared her journey to Mount Everest, clapped me on the back. (运用了who引导的定语从句)
1-5 ACCBC 6-10 BABAC 11-15 ACBAA 16-20 CBCCA金华十校2023—2024学年第一学期期末调研考试
高二英语试题卷
本试卷分为第Ⅰ卷(选择题)和第Ⅱ卷(非选择题)，共 150分，考试时间 120分钟。请考生按规定用笔将所有试题的答案涂写在答题纸上。
第Ⅰ卷(选择题 共95分)
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。
1. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Take care of his pet.
B. Come over at 3:00 p. m.
C. Attend a meeting with him.
2. What is the man doing
A. Recommending a book. B. Expressing his feelings. C. Explaining a test question.
3. Where did the man’s wife grow up
A. In Australia. B. In New Zealand. C. In India.
4 What does the man mean
A. He is very excited about the news.
B. He doesn’t pay attention to sports.
C. He wishes a different team had won.
5. What is probably the relationship between the speakers
A. Mother and son. B. Husband and wife. C. Customer and Saleswoman.
第二节 (共15小题;每小题1.5分,满分 22.5分)
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟;听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How much is a two-day pass to Coachella
A. About $400. B. Around $800. C. Almost $1000.
7. What does the man imply in the end
A. He saved up for the ticket.
B. He’ll buy the woman a ticket.
C. He doesn’t have enough money for a ticket.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What did the weather use to be like
A. Cold. B. Cool. C. Very hot.
9. What does the woman suggest
A. Returning home.
B. Drinking something cool.
C. Waiting until the sun sets.
听第8段材料,回答第 10 至 12题。
10. What information is needed by the woman
A. The man’s address. B. The shipping date. C. The man’s order number.
11. When were the gifts supposed to arrive
A. Two days ago. B. Seven days ago. C. Ten days ago.
12. How does the man probably feel in the end
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Disappointed.
听第9段材料,回答第 13 至 16题。
13. Who does the woman work for
A. A restaurant. B. A newspaper. C. A sports club.
14. How does the woman change her appearance for work
A. She wears makeup. B. She wears glasses. C. She wears hats.
15. What is the woman very concerned about
A. Putting on weight. B. No time to do gym. C. Not eating healthy food.
16. Where did the man probably grow up
A. In Washington, D. C. B. In Miami. C. In New York City.
听第10段材料,回答第 17 至 20题。
17. Who might the man be
A. A bus driver. B. A ship captain. C. An airplane pilot.
18. Where will the passengers go next
A. To Miami. B. To Mexico City. C. To Havana City.
19. What is the weather probably like now
A. Rainy and wet. B. Windy and cold. C. Sunny and nice.
20. What does the speaker suggest the passengers do
A. Stay inside. B. Run to the rooms. C. Look for staff at once.
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A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
ABCmouse
ABCmouse is one of the most well-known learn to read apps for children. With its expert-made curriculum, the program offers endless hours of content for children aged 2 to 8. The interactive app offers thousands of activities to help develop this essential skill, with lessons that expose students to math, arts, and science at age-appropriate levels too. The cost after free trial is around $15 per month. Families who purchase a full year’s subscription can get about 70% off the price.
Homer
Homer provides a personalized learning path for children aged 2 to 8. Children will learn reading, math, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging way. Instead of a one-size-fits-most approach, Homer customizes learning plans and allows students to take the lead in deciding what they want to work on. The price point is in line with similar apps at about $5 per month after a free trial, or roughly $60 for a full year or $100 for lifetime access.
Hooked on Phonics
Hooked on Phonics is an exceptional tool for homeschoolers, with a wide range of lessons, games, and fun activities. It is one of the most popular brands for teaching kids to read, and its integrated system makes it an ideal option for homeschooling students. Children are introduced to each new concept through a series of fun activities, videos, and even songs. The system is a little bit pricier than other apps, at about $16 per month after a trial month for roughly $1.
FarFaria
FarFaria invites children to join in on a magic al adventure that includes island hopping and the choice between reading the story or having it narrated completely with fun, magical animation. While the free membership offers one story a day, paid subscribers unlock access to unlimited adventures at roughly $8 per month. Readers can either read the books themselves or take advantage of the “read to me” option to have stories read aloud by professional narrators.
1. For an annual subscription to ABCmouse, how much does a family need to pay
A. $54. B. $105. C. $126. D. $180.
2. Which app best suits children who are taught at home
A. ABCmouse. B. Homer.
C. Hooked on Phonics. D. FarFaria.
3. Which section of newspaper is this text probably taken from
A. Finance. B. Science. C. Culture. D. Education.
B
A personal trainer from the UK hopes to set a new world record by walking backward up and down Africa’s highest mountain.
Ben Stewart, 32, won’t be the first person to climb backward up Mount Kilimanjaro—two people have already done that—but nobody has walked backward both up and down the mountain. Stewart also hopes to set a record for the fastest time walking backward up and down Mount Kilimanjaro. He believes it will take him six days to get to the top of the mountain and two more days to get back down when he makes his attempt next February.
Stewart says he started walking backward to challenge himself, and climbed his first mountain backward in 2019. Three years later, he completed the UK’s Three Peaks Challenge—climbing the highest mountains in England, Wales and Scotland—all while walking backward.
He said he wanted to climb Mount Kilimanjaro because it’s the highest mountain that can be climbed without mountaineering equipment. However, Stewart will have a team of around 30 people with him to make sure he doesn’t fall off!
There is a danger, though, that Stewart could damage his neck by looking over his shoulder for so long, so he is using a special neck training device to prepare.
Stewart is using his climb to raise money for the British Heart Foundation, a heart disease research charity. He is doing this in memory of his grandfather, who died of a heart attack at age 65. Stewart told ITV News that his grandfather might have lived longer with “the right kind of research, the right kind of medication.”“But now he’s on my shoulder and in my ear,” said Stewart, “telling me I can do these amazing things.”
4. What does Ben Stewart do to reduce the damage to his neck during walking
A. Conduct related research. B. Take preventive medicine.
C. Do some special training. D. Use mountaineering equipment.
5. What can we know about Ben Stewart
A. He completed the UK’s Three Peaks Challenge in 2020.
B. He will take the challenge to climb Kilimanjaro on his own.
C. He was inspired by his grandfather to set a new world record.
D. He’ll be the first person to climb backward up and down Kilimanjaro.
6. What kind of person is Ben Stewart
A. Ambitious and loyal. B. Careful and reliable.
C. Persistent and curious. D. Determined and caring.
7. What is the main purpose of the last paragraph
A. To explain the reason for Ben’s climbing.
B. To stress the significance of Ben’s action.
C To draw attention to heart disease research and medication.
D. To provide detailed information on Ben’s climbing experience.
C
To protect people living in areas that are likely to suffer flooding and rising sea levels, a group of architects has designed a floating home.
The project is a collaboration between British architect firm Grimshaw and Dutch manufacturer Concrete Valley. Currently at the design stage, the home will be constructed using a concrete and glass framework, which sits on a floating pontoon structure. In the event of a tidal surge or flooding, the pontoon rises with the water level to keep the home safe. Fitted with solar panels and heat exchangers, the water home will be able to produce their own electricity during power cuts, in the event of a storm.
Other firms are exploring floating homes, too. In the UK, Baca Architects has partnered with manufacturer Floating Homes. Their design was originally an entry to a competition to reduce London’s housing shortage, and has since been turned into a prototype. Baca Architects is exploring ways to provide practical, affordable, flood-resistant additional city housing, which could occupy unnecessary docks, canals and other waterways throughout London, director Richard Coutts told the Guardian.
As the planet’s atmosphere warms, areas such as the Arctic are melting fast, contributing to rising sea levels and higher risk of flooding. The ocean is already reclaiming land in some parts of the world. With the global population set to reach 9.8 billion people by mid-century, extreme flooding could further add pressure to limited land, water, food and other resources. These challenges are at the heart of the Virtual Ocean Dialogues, an initiative by the World Economic Forum and Friends of Ocean Action. The online event provides a forum for more than 50 world leaders to address the most pressing challenges facing our oceans and develop ways to protect them.
While floating homes may be a common feature in parts of Asia and other developing regions, they are emerging as a way to relieve overcrowding and protect people in busy cities and urban areas which are likely to suffer from flooding.
8. What makes it possible to produce electricity in the floating home
A. The concrete and glass framework. B. The tidal power.
C. Solar panels and heat exchangers. D. The floating pontoon structure.
9. What can we learn from Paragraph 3
A. Floating homes will be useful but costly.
B. Floating homes have been put into use in London.
C. Baca Architects’ design was to ease the housing burden at first.
D. There is a competition among firms in the UK to explore floating homes.
10. Which of the following has the similar meaning to the underlined word “reclaiming” in Paragraph 4
A. Restoring. B. Reoccupying. C. Redeveloping. D. Reshaping.
11. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Melting Oceans are Causing Rising Sea Levels
B. A Forum is Ongoing to Explore Floating Homes
C. Many Firms are Working Together to Reduce Housing Shortage
D. Floating Homes are Emerging to Protect People from Flooding
D
Scientists are increasingly looking at the mind-body connection, including how heart health might affect brain function. Past studies of adults have linked poor cardiovascular (心血管的) health to a higher risk of cognitive (认知的) decline, but there’s been little research on how heart health affects young brains.
A new research analyzed the health data of 987 children, aged 11 and 12, from 21 US cities. The children took part in the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development study, the largest long-term study of brain development and health in children in the United States. Researchers measured participants’ cardiovascular health using a tool known as Life’s Essential 8, a list for improving and maintaining cardiovascular health. Developed by the American Heart Association ( AHA), the list includes a healthy diet, not smoking, being physically active, getting enough sleep, keeping a healthy weight and controlling blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar.
Researchers looked at how the children’s cardiovascular health scores matched up with their scores from a cognitive test. They found that children with better cardiovascular health behaviors —— the list items related to diet, physical activity, smoking and sleep —— showed slightly better cognitive function. At the same time, children with better overall cardiovascular health that included all eight item s on the list also had higher cognitive function.
Dr. Augusto Cé sar F. De Moraes, the study’s lead researcher, said that the message of the study was “that if you see children with high blood pressure or obesity, it’s important to look at their brain health as well.” The findings, which were presented on November 11in Philadelphia at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions conference, are considered preliminary (初步的) until full results are published in a peer-reviewed journal.
12. What is the second paragraph mainly about
A. The method of the research. B. The participants of the research.
C. The findings of the research. D. T he background of the research.
13. Which of the following may contribute to cardiovascular health according to AHA
A. Going on a diet. B. Keeping active works.
C. Going to bed early. D. Keeping lower blood pressure.
14. What can we learn about the new research
A. It draws attention to children’s problem of obesity.
B. The participants are chosen from different countries.
C. The full findings have not been made public so far.
D. The researchers look at the mind-body connection in adults.
15. What’s the main idea of this passage
A. High blood pressure is affecting children’s brain health.
B. Better heart health may improve kids’ cognitive function.
C. Life’s Essential 8 is an important tool in cognitive research.
D. Cognitive decline will influence children’s cardiovascular health.
第二节 (共5 小题;每小题2.5分,满分 12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 选项中有两项为多余选项。
While many people might be quitting formal New Year’s decisions this year, others may mark a fresh start by deciding to make up for poor eating habits of the past. ___16___ Without a solid plan, you may fail quickly. So consider starting with these three easy ways to eat a healthier diet.
Aim for real food only. ___17___ Maybe it’s the whole thing (like a frozen dinner), or maybe it’s just part of your meal (like the bottled dressing on your salad). Think of where you can replace processed foods for healthier ones. For example, eat whole-grain pasta instead of enriched white-flour spaghetti.
Schedule your meals and snacks. Set times on your phone for three different meals and two snacks (if you need them). ___18___ This might control your desires, reduce stress about when you’ll eat next, and cut down on the extra calories of unnecessary snacking ——a real challenge if you’re close to a refrigerator all day while at home or work.
Reduce your portion (份量) sizes. If you’re like most Americans you’re eating too much food. An easy way to carry out portion control: load your plate as you normally would, then put back a third or half of the food. ___19___
You don’t need to include all of these steps at one time; try one step per week. Write down what you’re eating and any thoughts or questions you have about the process. ___20___ Before long, you’ll have the confidence to attempt new steps.
A. Avoid having late-night meals or snacks.
B. Don’t eat in between these scheduled times.
C. Processed foods are linked with many diseases.
D. After a week, assess what worked and what didn’t.
E. You can also use a salad plate instead of a dinner plate.
F. Look at your plate and note what’s processed and what isn’t.
G. But this motivation is often focused on a diet that is too ambitious.
第三部分 语言运用(共两节，满分30分)
第一节 (共15个小题;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。
In India, a group of young people are changing seniors’ lives by pairing them with volunteer “grandchildren”.
The organization, Goodfellows, was ___21___ by Naidu, Thakur, and Sandu, three young Indians who all ___22___ hanging out with their grandparents.
Meant to ___23___ loneliness and help bring the lonely elders back into ___24___, the organization allows family members to nominate (提名) elders, typically if their life partner isn’t around anymore, as a “grandpal” ___25___ a “grandchild”. After the nomination, Mr. Naidu carries out an interview with the ___26___. It aims to learn about their interests in order to ___27___them with a “grandchild” who has ___28___ interests.
One grandpal calls herself the luckiest lady in the world, thanks to her volunteer grandchild a passionate writer who is ___29___ her 81 year life stories.
“Kersi uncle has been my grandpal for five months. We eagerly look forward to ___30___,” said 23 year old Aarohi. “He’s had quite a few ___31___ moments, but he always focuses on the beautiful bits, inspiring me to hold onto the happy moments.”
In some ___32___, the pairing lasts as long as the grandpal’s remaining years. “We’ve come across so many grandpals who tell us they feel ___33___. Aside from a few public service staff, the doorbell never rings. But our organization is now ___34___ things. They are hopeful and excited on the ___35___ days of the week. They look forward to the bell ringing,” Ms. Thakur said.
21.
A. accepted B. discovered C. started D. assessed
22
A. loved B. regretted C. admitted D. forgot
23.
A. face B. hide C. suffer D. address
24.
A. society B. reality C. family D. employment
25.
A. in praise of B. in search of C. in honor of D. in defense of
26.
A. advisors B. seniors C. customers D. volunteers
27.
A. pair B. guide C. protect D. compare
28.
A. special B. similar C. broad D. appropriate
29.
A. designing B. enjoying C. acting D. documenting
30.
A. standing out B. showing off C. hanging out D. taking off
31.
A. important B. tough C. magical D. joyful
32.
A. cases B. stages C. places D. moments
33.
A. frightened B. relieved C. lonely D. inspired
34.
A. exploring B. examining C. advertising D. changing
35.
A. imagined B. peaceful C. appointed D. free
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。
Delicate, shining, and soft to the touch. The fabric called silk ___36___ (find) its way into the heart of Chinese people in the past thousands of years. ___37___ origin of it is not clear, but the ancient Chinese people ___38___ (credit) their own wisdom to Leizu, wife of the Yellow Emperor, as the inventor of sericulture (养蚕业).
The style and texture (质地) of silk are ___39___ (variety). Hangluo satin from Hangzhou,Zhejiang province, is famous for its airy and thin texture, ___40___ Yunjin brocade from Nanjing, Jiangsu province, a luxurious fabric often ___41___ (use) for royal clothes, represents China’s silk weaving (纺织) technique at its best time. Yunjin brocade is best made ___42___hand, in a complex procedure that comprises more than a hundred steps. Even the most skilled artisans can only weave a few centimeters a day.
In the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC—AD 24), with Zhang Qian ___43___ (open) up the routes to the western regions, silk graced countries in Central Asia, and later other parts of Eurasia and beyond. ___44___ (appropriate), its name marked China’s major international trade ____45____ (route), the ancient Silk Road and Maritime Silk Road.
As one of the wonders of ancient China, silk is not merely a type of fabric but a cultural symbol and a representative of elegance.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 (满分 15 分)
46. 假定你是校英文报“你眼中的中国” (China in Your Eyes) 栏目的编辑李华，该栏目拟刊登短文介绍外国学生在中国的留学体验。请给你校加拿大籍留学生 Jerkins写信约稿。内容包括：
1. 栏目介绍;
2. 稿件内容和要求。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为 80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Jerkins,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节 (满分 25 分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I chewed on my pencil as I walked back and forth across my bedroom. What was I going to do It was bad enough that I was the new kid. But now I was sure to get laughed right out of fifth grade. How could my first homework be such a disaster
“My name is Anna, and this summer I——”I stopped. How could I stand in front of my class and say that I’d spent the entire summer handling something that most people don’t even like to talk about Poop (粪便). I’d spent three months shoveling (铲), collecting, and analyzing co w poop on my grandparents’ farm. I tried to think of a different adventure I could share. Maybe I could say I’d spent the summer on the Weather Control Team preventing floods.
“Time for dinner” my mom called.
I walked slowly down the stairs and slid into my chair.
“You’ve been in your room since you came home from school,” Mom said. “What are you working on ”
I sighed. “I have to tell the class what I did this summer.”
My younger brother, Seymour, began to laugh uncontrollably. “No one will want to sit next to you after they hear you were covered in cow poop all summer!”
“OK, that’s enough, Seymour,” Dad said.
“Anna,” said Mom, putting green beans in a bowl, “be proud of the work we did this summer. Our planet would be in sad shape without scientists like your grandfather.”
It’s true that my grandfather does important work. He developed an easy way to use poop as a source of fuel. Using the poop is now easy, economical, and environmentally safe.
“I know, Mom,” I said, staring at my meatloaf. “But it’s not exactly something people want to hear about before lunch.”
That night I dreamed about more splendid adventures: cave diving in Mexico; hiking through the Amazon rainforest.
At school the next day, I bent over my desk, listening to each kid speak. My palms were sweaty, and the knot (结) in my stomach grew tighter.
“And that was my journey to Mount Everest,” Ember Adams said, finishing her report. She bowed and took her seat.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为 150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题纸的相应位置作答。
“It’s your turn, Anna,” Ms. Hammond said.
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The class cheered as I returned to my desk, and some of my classmates approached me with admiration in their eyes.
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1-5 ACCBC 6-10 BABAC 11-15 ACBAA 16-20 CBCCA
