唐山市2023—2024学年度高二年级第一学期期末考试
英语
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
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。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do tonight
A. Go for a dinner. B. Attend a concert. C. Visit Laurance.
2. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. To try a new job. B. To stop complaining. C. To ask for a better pay.
3. Where is probably the man
A. In a shopping mall. B. In a hotel. C. In his house.
4. How does the woman feel about the weather
A. Doubtful. B. Excited. C. Worried.
5. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Online reading. B. Information collecting. C. Time spending.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)
请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the woman go to Paris
A. To find a job B. To go visiting places. C.To meet her friend.
7. How does the woman’s trip sound
A. Wonderful B. Lucky C. Eventful.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. Why did the man enter the race
A. To help children. B. To make money. C. To satisfy his classmates.
9. How did the man make it
A. By trying to beat his best.
B. By keeping constant speed.
C. By conquering inner struggle.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of music is the project about
A. African. B. Australian. C. American.
11. When will the project have to be finished
A. By the end of the week.
B. By the end of the month.
C. By the end of the holidays.
12. What’s the woman’s attitude to choosing drums
A. Favorable. B. Critical. C. Puzzled.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What surprises the woman most about the science book
A. The condition. B. The notes. C. The price.
14. How much will the woman pay
A. 20 dollars. B. 21 dollars. C. 23 dollars.
15. Why does the woman only buy two books at the moment
A. She is short of money.
B. She can buy some online.
C. She is uncertain about further choices.
16. What’s the probable relationship between the two speaker
A. Classmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听第10段独白, 回答第17至20题。
17. What is Samuel Wilder’s birthplace called
A. Poland. B. Austria. C. Germany.
18. Why did Samuel Wilder go to America
A. To meet producers. B. To direct his first movie. C. To escape war.
19. What did Samuel Wilder mainly do in his late years
A. He started his industry. B. He wrote love stories. C. He produced funny movies.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about of Samuel Wilder
A. His movie styles. B. His movie career. C. His movie reviews.
第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分40分)
第 一节(共10小题;每小题2 . 5分, 满分25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
When I was ten years old, Mum got paralyzed (瘫痪) . Before that, she was a lively and active woman who amazed many with her energy. I admired her for all the things she did.
However, everything changed when she turned thirty-one.
I still have vivid images of her before her paralysis. She would play popular music, creating a cheerful atmosphere for lively gatherings. She would joyfully rearrange the furniture to make room for friends to abandon themselves to dance. She often spent hours filling the house with flowers, which we picked fresh from the gardens.
After Mum’s paralysis, I began to take care of my 2-year-old sister, Mary Therese. In no time at all, I learned to bathe and feed her. For me it was a giant step beyond playing with dolls. One moment stands out even today: the time Mary Therese fell and skinned her knee, burst into tears and ran past my mother’s outstretched arms into mine. Too late, I noticed slight hurt on Mum’s face, but all she said was, “It’s natural that she should run to you, because you take such good care of her.”
When I was grown and entered the field of corrections, Mum became interested in working with prisoners. She taught writing to them. One day, she asked me to mail a letter to one prisoner, Waymon. I asked for my mother’s permission to read it first. It read: when you said that I couldn’t imagine what it is like to be in prison, I felt like I had to tell you that you are mistaken. When I awoke one day to find that I was completely paralyzed, I felt trapped, overwhelmed by a sense of being imprisoned in a body that would no longer allow me to dance or carry my child in my arms. But then, I made a choice about whether I would smile when I saw my daughters again or I would weep. I made a decision to live as fully as I could.
By the time I finished Mum’s letter, my vision was clouded by tears. For the first time, I saw my mother in a clearer light.
1. How can we describe Mum before her paralysis
A. Creative. B. Ambitious. C. Adventurous. D. Enthusiastic.
2. What do Mum’s words about Therese’s choice imply
A. Mum had a sharp insight
B. Mum was emotionally generous
C. Mum was worried about her position
D. Mum was absent-minded at the moment
3. Why did the author cry
A. She regretted for what she had done.
B. Waymon’s experience was saddening,
C. She witnessed Mum’s character shining through.
D. There was some secret between her and her mother.
【答案】1. D 2. B 3. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要叙述了妈妈瘫痪后的故事，作者被妈妈感动。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“When I was ten years old, Mum got paralyzed (瘫痪) . Before that, she was a lively and active woman who amazed many with her energy. I admired her for all the things she did. (我十岁的时候，妈妈瘫痪了。在此之前，她是一个活泼活跃的女人，她的精力让很多人惊叹。我钦佩她所做的一切。)”和第三段“I still have vivid images of her before her paralysis. She would play popular music, creating a cheerful atmosphere for lively gatherings. She would joyfully rearrange the furniture to make room for friends to abandon themselves to dance. She often spent hours filling the house with flowers, which we picked fresh from the gardens. (我仍然清晰地记得她瘫痪前的样子。她会演奏流行音乐，为热闹的聚会营造欢快的气氛。她会高兴地重新布置家具，腾出空间让朋友们尽情跳舞。她经常花好几个小时用我们从花园里摘来的鲜花装点房子。)”可知，作者认为妈妈瘫痪前是热情的、满腔热忱的人。故选D。
【2题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段中“Too late, I noticed slight hurt on Mum’s face, but all she said was, “It’s natural that she should run to you, because you take such good care of her. ” (太晚了，我注意到妈妈脸上有轻微的痛苦，但她只是说：“她应该跑向你是很自然的，因为你把她照顾得那么好。”)”可知，妈妈在情感上很慷慨。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。由文章倒数第二段中“It read: when you said that I couldn’t imagine what it is like to be in prison, I felt like I had to tell you that you are mistaken. When I awoke one day to find that I was completely paralyzed, I felt trapped, overwhelmed by a sense of being imprisoned in a body that would no longer allow me to dance or carry my child in my arms. But then, I made a choice about whether I would smile when I saw my daughters again or I would weep. I made a decision to live as fully as I could. (信上写道：当你说我无法想象在监狱里是什么感觉时，我觉得我必须告诉你，你错了。当我有一天醒来发现自己完全瘫痪时，我感到被困住了，被一种被囚禁的感觉压倒了，我的身体不再允许我跳舞，也不允许我把孩子抱在怀里。但后来，我做了一个选择，当我再次见到我的女儿时，我是微笑还是哭泣。我决定尽我所能充实地生活。)”和最后一段“By the time I finished Mum’s letter, my vision was clouded by tears. For the first time, I saw my mother in a clearer light. (当我读完妈妈的信时，泪水模糊了我的视线。这是我第一次以更清晰的眼光看待我的母亲。)”可知，作者哭了是因为她亲眼见证了妈妈的人格光辉，被妈妈感动。故选C。
B
The United Nations’ International Year of Soils is hardly a media favorite. Maybe it’s because many people are like me, who recall Mom’s words: “Take off your shoes! Don’t bring dirt into the house! “With all the challenges in the world today, why would we recognize soils
Simply put, soils are literally the base that humans stand on. Ignoring the importance of this meter-thick skin covering our planet is like ignoring the importance of the air we breathe.
Without healthy soils, we would not be here.
Soil provides the structure and nutrients needed to grow our food. It stores water that satisfies the thirst of the environment, agriculture and humans. It houses the largest amount of carbon (碳)on land, keeping the climate from warming even faster. It provides the necessary support for the habitat of all life on land-including diversity in the soil itself (in some regions, just a handful of soil contains microorganisms that are more than the people on Earth). In short, soil plays an essential role not only in feeding humans but in supporting the living things that produce the oxygen we breathe and purifying the water we drink. In other words, soil keeps our planet habitable.
We, therefore, must stop considering ”soil“ a dirty word and remember that the food we eat and water we drink can be traced back to it. Businesses should adopt guidelines that ensure the long term health and productivity of soil. And local and national governments should provide policies that encourage soil protection.
Soil is one of the most important resources on our planet, and we have ignored it too long-at our own risk. The most important thing that can happen is a change in mind-set that recognizes soil is not dirt. It’s life beneath our feet.
4. Why does the author mention Mom’s words
A. To criticize media.
B To find fault with parents
C. To show a common attitude.
D. To promote International Year of Soils.
5. Paragraph 3 is mainly about the _______________ of soil.
A. roles B. types C. health D. structure
6. What is the best title for the passage
A. Soil Being in Danger
B. Making the Most of Soil
C. Unearthing the Importance of Soil
D. Healthy Soil Growing More Food
【答案】4 C 5. A 6. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们对土壤的误解，发掘土壤的重要性。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“The United Nations’ International Year of Soils is hardly a media favorite. Maybe it’s because many people are like me, who recall Mom’s words : “Take off your shoes! Don’t bring dirt into the house! “With all the challenges in the world today, why would we recognize soils (媒体几乎不喜欢联合国的“国际土壤年”。也许是因为很多人都像我一样，想起妈妈的话：“脱鞋！”别把脏东西带进屋里！“面对当今世界面临的所有挑战，我们为什么要认识土壤？)”可知，作者提到妈妈的话是为了表现出人们普遍的态度。故选C。
【5题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第三段“Without healthy soils, we would not be here. (没有健康的土壤，我们就不会在这里)”可知，第3段主要是关于土壤的作用。故选A。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章最后一段“Soil is one of the most important resources on our planet, and we have ignored it too long-at our own risk. The most important thing that can happen is a change in mind-set that recognizes soil is not dirt. It’s life beneath our feet. (土壤是地球上最重要的资源之一，我们忽视它太久了，后果自负。可能发生的最重要的事情是思维方式的改变，认识到土壤不是污垢。而是我们脚下的生活。)”可知，文章主要介绍了人们对土壤的误解，发掘土壤的重要性。故选C。
C
Flora was playing with her new dog Stitch, while wearing a favourite second-hand sweater. Stitch jumped up and grabbed her sleeve-and tore several holes in it with her sharp teeth.
Flora wasn’t about to throw the item out. “I can’t bring myself to throw away nice clothing just because of a hole, ”she explains. She decided to tackle a new skill repairing. She began by reading a book called Make Do and Repair, about the innovative ways to avoid waste.
Instead of tying to make the repair as small as possible, she turned to “visible fixing, ”a fashion in repairing clothes that leaves an intentionally obvious fix. She added flowers, or other small designs to damaged clothes. “Every time you do a repair, it’s like getting a new piece of clothing, ”says Flora.
Sadly, we have been in the habit of replacing things instead of repairing them—and the garbage is piling up. Worldwide, we throw out 92 million tonnes of fabric every year.
The good news is that fixing things can help solve the waste problem. It’s part of a larger shift toward a circular economy -the idea that instead of throwing out items once they are broken or out of date, we reuse or repair them, keeping them out of the waste yard for as long as possible.
There was a time when people fixed things themselves or called their local repair shop, But as more items were produced and prices dropped, replacing even a big appliance became more convenient.
That’s changing, in part due to information now available online. The popular how-to site has enabled more than 100 million repairs.
“Companies have been designing products that break easily or become outdated quickly, forcing consumers to buy new ones or purchase upgrades. We’re now seeing some producers show interest in making it possible for users to repair things. Some companies are selling official parts and sharing their repair guides through iFixit. IFixit has grown into a database with over 100, 000 repair manuals. We have this vision of a world where repair is the expectation for all things that are made, ”says Chamberlain, director of iFixit.
7. Why did Flora read a book
A. For innovation. B. For repairing skills.
C. For a better life. D. For dog-raising information.
8. What makes the author sad
A. People’s habit. B. Repairing quality.
C. Fabric production. D. Worldwide garbage.
9. What is the purpose of ”circular economy“
A. To remove landfills. B. To increase production.
C. To help exchange goods. D. To realize resource cycle.
10. What can be inferred from Chamberlain
A. He expects more wiser users.
B. He supports purchase upgrades.
C. He creates the repairing database of iFixit.
D. He has a desire for companies and consumers.
【答案】7. B 8. A 9. D 10. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要以Flora的毛衣被她的狗狗咬坏，但是她并没有扔掉毛衣而是对毛衣进行了修补为例，介绍了我们已经养成了更换而不是修理的习惯，造成了垃圾的堆积。现在，“循环经济”理念的流行正在解决这个问题。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段的“ She decided to tackle a new skill repairing. She began by reading a book called Make Do and Repair, about the innovative ways to avoid waste.(她决定学习一种新的修复技能。她开始读一本名为《将就与修复》的书，讲述避免浪费的创新方法)”可知，Flora读书的目的是为了学习修复技能，修补她的毛衣。故选B。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段的“Sadly, we have been in the habit of replacing things instead of repairing them -and the garbage is piling up. (可悲的是，我们已经养成了更换而不是修理的习惯——垃圾正在堆积)”可知，人们养成的不好的习惯让作者感到可悲。故选A。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第五段的“It’s part of a larger shift toward a circular economy -the idea that instead of throwing out items once they are broken or out of date, we reuse or repair them, keeping them out of the waste yard for as long as possible.(这是向循环经济更大转变的一部分，循环经济的理念是，我们不再在物品破损或过时后扔掉它们，而是重新使用或修复它们，尽可能长时间地让它们远离垃圾场)”可知，循环经济是为了实现资源的循环利用。故选D。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段““Companies have been designing products that break easily or become outdated quickly, forcing consumers to buy new ones or purchase upgrades. We’re now seeing some producers show interest in making it possible for users to repair things. Some companies are selling official parts and sharing their repair guides through iFixit. IFixit has grown into a database with over 100, 000 repair manuals. We have this vision of a world where repair is the expectation for all things that are made, ”says Chamberlain, director of iFixit.(“公司一直在设计容易损坏或很快过时的产品，迫使消费者购买新产品或购买升级产品。我们现在看到一些生产商对让用户能够维修产品表现出兴趣。一些公司正在通过iFixit销售官方零件并分享其维修指南。iFixit已发展成为一个拥有超过10万份维修手册的数据库。iFixit董事 Chamberlain表示：“我们有这样一个愿景，在这个世界上，所有制造的东西都需要修复。”)”可知，他希望公司制作的产品能够被修复，消费者也能积极的去修复使用这些东西，而不是去购买。由此可推知，Chamberlain对公司和消费者有一种渴望。故选D。
第二节(共5小题;每小题3分, 满分15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。
A well-prepared routine allows a student to be on time, and grow or develop some life skills and healthy habits. At an early stage, as a student, it is very important to adopt some good habits.
Educating a student is not only about academics but also about developing good habits for better life. _____11_____
A routine daily life can grow a child’s confidence. A routine provides a sense of predictability and security for students. _____12_____ In this secure setting, students are more likely to feel confident in approaching their daily tasks and challenges.
_____13_____ !Maintaining a well-structured routine is like creating a roadmap for concentration and productivity. When students set aside specific times for their studies, they get better at their tasks without getting distracted.
As students systematically manage their daily tasks within the framework of their routine, they can gradually develop a growing awareness of their responsibilities. Such sense of responsibility extends beyond the academic field and spills over into their personal lives. _____14_____ They will be more responsible.
While routines provide structure, they also teach students how to adapt. _____15_____ When students encounter changes, they learn to adjust their expectations and plans. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances is also essential for success.
A. A routine helps students focus.
B. Students hate meeting changes.
C. Confidence is a basic requirement.
D. Routines can include elements of flexibility.
E. Knowing what to expect helps reduce uncertainty.
F. A healthy routine lays the ground for a bright future.
G. They witness the positive outcomes of meeting their commitments.
【答案】11. F 12. E 13. A 14. G 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了良好的生活惯例可以让学生们养成一些生活技能和健康的生活习惯。
【11题详解】
上文“Educating a student is not only about academics but also about developing good habits for better life.(教育一个学生不仅要学习，还要养成更好的生活习惯)”说明要让学生养成更好的生活习惯。空处和前文构成因果关系，说明健康的生活惯例带来的结果。F项“健康的生活惯例为美好的未来奠定了基础。”符合语境。故选F。
【12题详解】
上文“A routine provides a sense of predictability and security for students. (生活惯例为学生提供了一种可预测性和安全感)”说明良好的生活惯例可让学生预测将要发生什么，并给学生安全感。空处承上启下，E项中的“Knowing what to expect”和前文中的“a sense of predictability”相呼应，“helps reduce uncertainty”和下文中的“In this secure setting”相呼应，说明了解预期要发生的事情有助于减少不确定性，这样就会增加学生的安全感。所以E项“了解预期要发生的事情有助于减少不确定性”符合语境。故选E。
13题详解】
下文“Maintaining a well-structured routine is like creating a roadmap for concentration and productivity. (维持一个结构良好的日常生活惯例就像是制定一个集中注意力和提高生产力的路线图)”说明本段主要讲述良好的日常惯例能够帮助学生保持好的专注力，提高效率。A项“日常生活习惯有助于学生集中注意力。”适合作本段的主旨句，统领全段。故选A。
【14题详解】
上文“As students systematically manage their daily tasks within the framework of their routine, they can gradually develop a growing awareness of their responsibilities. Such sense of responsibility extends beyond the academic field and spills over into their personal lives. (随着学生在日常生活的框架内系统地管理他们的日常任务，他们可以逐渐培养对自己责任的日益认识。这种责任感超越了学术领域，渗透到了他们的个人生活中)”说明学生们通过良好的生活惯例可以培养对自己责任的认识。空处顺接前文，说明责任感渗透到学生们的生活中后，他们就会发现履行承诺的积极成果，变得越来越有责任感。G项中的they指代前文中的students，说明G项“他们见证了履行承诺的积极成果。”符合语境。故选G。
【15题详解】
上文“While routines provide structure, they also teach students how to adapt. (日常惯例提供结构的同时，也教会学生如何适应)”说明日常惯例教会学生们如何适应变化。空处承上启下，D项中的“elements of flexibility”和上文的“teach students how to adapt”相呼应，也和下文中的“they learn to adjust their expectations and plans”相呼应。说明日常惯例可以包括灵活性元素，让人们在改变中学会去适应。所以D项“日常习惯可以包括灵活性元素”符合语境。故选D。
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Cessna planes flew me and my climbing team onto the Kahiltna Glacier, the base camp of Mt. McKinley. When we worked to ___16___ a camp out of the thick snow and ice of the glacier, we heard one of Spanish climbers had died while climbing.
Sam, one of my partners, ___17___ , and worried that this disaster might be a bad ___18___.
He asked whether we were putting our ___19___ at unnecessary risk by attempting this. I thought back to my training more than a year ago in the ___20___ , by running with my guide dog because I am blind. One day I had ___21___ a cactus(仙人掌), landing on my hand. One of my friends asked me, “If you fell down in the desert, how do you ___22___ to climb that big mountain ”
I didn’t yet have an ___23___ , but I knew within a year, I would have to!
For the next year, we trained hard. Now I said ___24___ , “Sam, we’ve come a long way in a year. We’ve made mistakes, we’ve learned from them. We’ve solved problems ___25___ prepared for all the things that could go ___26___ on the mountain. ”
Now, I had enough ___27___ . We began to take each step slowly and carefully, knowing that the mountain would not allow any ___28___ movement. Risk is like the next ___29___on a rock face: you reach for it expecting that it’s ___30___ , but ready to find the next hold if it’s not!
It took 15 days for us to get to the top of North America.
16.
A. carve B. transform C. rent D. move
17.
A. escaped B. concentrated C. hesitated. D. lectured
18.
A. impression B. result C. credit D. sign
19.
A. hope B. equipment C. lives D. chances
20.
A. village B. desert C. forest D. lake
21.
A. sided with B. broken down C. taken out D. tripped over
22.
A. expect B. register C. prefer D. aid
23.
A. appetite B. excuse C. answer D. apology
24.
A. joyfully B. firmly C. sadly D. frankly
25.
A. but B. because C. or D. so
26.
A. silent B. public C. missing D. wrong
27.
A. time B. faith C. patience D. money
28.
A. slight B. different C. careless D. individual
29.
A. centre B. step C. rope D. hold
30.
A. there B. here C. nowhere D. somewhere
【答案】16. A 17. C 18. D 19. C 20. B 21. D 22. A 23. C 24. B 25. A 26. D 27. B 28. C 29. D 30. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者和队友去攀爬但是听说一名西班牙登山者在攀登时死亡，有的伙伴动摇了。接下来作者和队友艰苦训练，如今已经准备好攀爬。
【16题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我们在冰川厚厚的冰雪中开辟营地时，我们听说一名西班牙登山者在攀登时死亡。A. carve雕刻；开辟；B. transform转换；C. rent租用；D. move移动。由下文“a camp out of the thick snow and ice of the glacier”可知，在冰雪中开辟营地，故选A。
【17题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的合伙人之一萨姆犹豫了，担心这场灾难可能是一个坏兆头。A. escaped逃脱；B. concentrated集中于；C. hesitated犹豫；D. lectured训斥。由下文“worried that”可知，萨姆有所担心，所以犹豫不决，故选C。
【18题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我的合伙人之一萨姆犹豫了，担心这场灾难可能是一个坏兆头。A. impression印象；B. result结果；C. credit学分；D. sign迹象。由上文“worried that this disaster might be a”可知，萨姆担心这场灾难可能是一个坏兆头，故选D。
【19题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他问我们这样做是否会让我们的生命面临不必要的风险。A. hope希望；B. equipment设备；C. lives生命；D. chances机会。由上文“we heard one of Spanish climbers had died while climbing.”可知，一名西班牙登山者在攀登时死亡，所以萨姆认为这样会让他们的生命面临不必要的风险，故选C。
【20题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我回想起一年多前在沙漠里训练的情景，因为我是盲人，所以带着导盲犬跑步。A. village村庄；B. desert沙漠；C. forest森林；D. lake湖泊。由下文“cactus(仙人掌)”和常识可知，一般沙漠里有仙人掌，所以他们在沙漠里训练，下文“If you fell down in the desert,”也是提示，故选B。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：有一天，我被一棵仙人掌绊倒。A. sided with站在……一边；B. broken down出故障；C. taken out拿出；D. tripped over绊倒。由下文“landing on my hand.”可知，被仙人掌绊倒，故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的一个朋友问我：“如果你在沙漠里摔倒了，你怎么指望爬上那座大山呢？”A. expect期望；B. register注册；C. prefer更喜欢；D. aid帮助。由上文“If you fell down in the desert, how do you”可知，如果在沙漠里摔倒了，又怎么能指望爬上那座大山，故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我还没有答案，但我知道一年之内，我必须得到答案！A. appetite胃口；B. excuse借口；C. answer答案；D. apology道歉。此处是指对上文“If you fell down in the desert, how do you_______ to climb that big mountain ”这一问题没有答案，故选C。
【24题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：现在我坚定地说：“萨姆，一年来我们取得了很大的进步。”A. joyfully高兴地；B. firmly稳定地；C. sadly伤心地；D. frankly真诚地。由上文“For the next year, we trained hard.”可知，作者和队友经过了多年的训练，所以作者坚定地说他们已经取得了很多进步，故选B。
【25题详解】
考查连词词义辨析。句意：我们已经解决了问题，但也为山上可能出现的所有问题做好了准备。A. but但是；B. because因为；C. or否则；D. so因此。上文“We’ve solved problems”和下文“prepared for all the things that could go _______on the mountain. ””是转折关系，应用but，故选A。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们已经解决了问题，但也为山上可能出现的所有问题做好了准备。A.silent沉默的；B. public公共的；C. missing丢失的；D. wrong错误的，不对劲的。由上文“prepared for all the things that could go”可知，作者已经为可能出现的问题做好了准备，故选D。
【27题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，我有了足够的信心。A. time时间；B. faith信仰，信心；C. patience耐心；D. money金钱。由上文“Sam, we’ve come a long way in a year. We’ve made mistakes, we’ve learned from them.”可知，作者已经有足够的信心去攀爬，故选B。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我们开始缓慢而小心地迈出每一步，知道山上不允许有任何粗心的举动。A. slight稍微的；B. different不同的；C. careless粗心的；D. individual个人的。由上文“We began to take each step slowly and carefully, knowing that the mountain would not allow any”可知，作者他们开始缓慢而小心地迈出每一步，不允许有任何粗心举动，故选C。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：风险就像岩石表面的下一个支撑点：你伸手去抓它，期望它在那里，但如果它不在那里，你就准备好寻找下一个支撑点！A. centre中心；B. step步伐；C. rope绳子；D. hold支撑点。由下文“you reach for it ”可知，在攀爬时，应该是想抓住岩石下面的支撑点，由此可知，此处指风险就像岩石表面的下一个支撑点，故选D。
【30题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：风险就像岩石表面的下一个支撑点：你伸手去抓它，期望它在那里，但如果它不在那里，你就准备好寻找下一个支撑点！A. there里；B. here这里；C. nowhere没有地方；D. somewhere某个地方。由上文“you reach for it expecting that it’s ”可在，你伸手去抓支撑点，是因为你期望它在那里，故选A。
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。
Healthy eating is something____31____ everyone knows they should do, but few of us do it as ____32____ (regular) as we would like. The purpose of this guide is ____33____ (share) practical strategies on how to eat healthy.
If you want to be healthy, you have to cut down on desserts and sweet drinks, because sugar is more a killer____34____ fatty food. Beyond this, you can keep healthy by consuming different categories of fresh foods, especially fruit and vegetables, which ____35____ (be) full of vitamins and fibre, rather than ____36____ (process) foods. In addition, it is also important to include some meat, beans, or dairy products in your diet, as they provide necessary protein for strong ____37____ (bone) and muscle growth. As with everything in life, moderation is crucial. The ideal diet is a balanced one, without too much ____38____ too little of any one thing. Finally, a fundamental key to healthy eating is to eat slowly, ____39____ (allow) your body to digest your food better.
Healthy eating starts with having a healthy attitude towards food. It is up to you to decide ____40____ you want to live, and to make right decisions about your diet.
【答案】31. that
32. regularly
33. to share
34. than 35. are
36. processed
37. bones 38. or
39. allowing
40. how
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了健康饮食的一些实用策略。
【31题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：健康饮食是每个人都知道自己应该做的事情，但我们中很少有人能像我们希望的那样经常这样做。分析句子结构可知，空处引导限定性定语从句，修饰先行词something。先行词为不定代词，在定语从句中作宾语，所以只能用关系代词that引导定语从句。故填that。
【32题详解】
考查副词。句意：健康饮食是每个人都知道自己应该做的事情，但我们中很少有人能像我们希望的那样经常这样做。空处需要副词修饰动词do。故填regularly。
【33题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：本指南旨在分享如何健康饮食的实用策略。分析句子结构可知，空处需要动词不定式作表语，解释主语的具体内容。故填to share。
【34题详解】
考查介词。句意：如果你想保持健康，你必须减少甜点和甜饮料，因为糖比高脂肪食物更致命。根据空前more可知，此处需要介词than“比”，构成“形容词的比较级+than”的结构。故填than。
【35题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：除此之外，你还可以通过食用不同种类的新鲜食品来保持健康，尤其是富含维生素和纤维的水果和蔬菜，而不是加工食品。分析句子结构可知，which引导非限定性定语从句，修饰先行词fruit and vegetables，在定语从句中作主语。定语从句为主系表结构，本句话描述一般事实，所以用一般现在时态。主语为复数，所以be动词用are。故填are。
【36题详解】
考查形容词。句意：除此之外，你还可以通过食用不同种类的新鲜食品来保持健康，尤其是富含维生素和纤维的水果和蔬菜，而不是加工食品。分析句子结构可知，空处需要形容词作定语修饰后面的名词。process为名词或动词，其形容词形式为processed“经过加工的”。故填processed。
【37题详解】
考查可数名词的复数。句意：此外，在饮食中加入一些肉类、豆类或乳制品也很重要，因为它们为强健骨骼和肌肉生长提供了必要的蛋白质。bone为可数名词“骨骼”，此处需要该名词的复数形式表示泛指。故填bones。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意：理想的饮食是均衡的，没有太多或太少的某种东西。空处需要并列连词连接空前的too much和too little。根据句意可知，理想饮食是均衡的，没有太多或太少某种东西。所以空处需要选择性并列连词or“或者”。故填or。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：最后，健康饮食的一个基本关键是慢慢吃，让你的身体更好地消化你的食物。分析句子结构可知，空处需要非谓语动词作结果状语。根据句意可知，此处指意料之中的结果，所以用现在分词作结果状语。故填allowing。
【40题详解】
考查宾语从句。句意：这取决于你决定你想要如何生活，并对你的饮食做出正确的决定。分析句子结构可知，空处引导宾语从句，在宾语从句中作方式状语，表示“如何”。所以用how引导的宾语从句。故填how。
第四部分语言知识(共两节, 满分20分)
第一节(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
从词汇框中选择合适的单词完成句子。
initial victims barrier blame consistent bother liquid deny freeze estimate border grasp
41. She chose not to _________ others for the result but to seek a solution.
42. She failed her driving test on the _________ try, but passed the next time.
43. Despite the overwhelming evidence presented, he continued to _________ any involvement in the incident.
44. Her views and actions are _________, showing a real match between her beliefs and behavior.
45. Wrap up or you’ll _________ to death-seriously, it’s extremely cold out there!
46. This bridge crosses the _________ between the two neighboring countries, promoting international cooperation.
47. Look at how the _________ of smoking are suffering. Stop smoking!
48. Fats are solid at room temperature, and oil is _________ at room temperature.
49 I don’t care if he doesn’t come-it doesn’t _________ me.
50. If you don’t accurately _________ the cost of the project, all your hard work will be fruitless.
【答案】41. blame
42. initial
43. deny 44. consistent
45. freeze 46. border
47. victims
48. liquid 49. bother
50. estimate
【解析】
【41题详解】
考查动词。句意：她选择不将结果归咎于他人，而是寻求解决方案。由下文“others for the result but to seek a solution.”可知，此处表示“将......归咎于某人”为短语blame sb. for sth.，由不定式to可知，动词blame应用原形，故填blame。
【42题详解】
考查形容词。句意：她第一次驾驶考试没通过，但第二次就通过了。由下文“but passed the next time.”可知，她第一次驾驶考试没有通过，“第一次，最初的”为形容词initial，作定语，修饰名词try，故填initial。
【43题详解】
考查动词。句意：尽管提供了压倒性的证据，他仍然否认与该事件有任何关系。由下文“any involvement in the incident.”可知，此处表示否认与该事件有任何关系，“否认”为动词deny，continue to do sth.固定搭配，意为“继续做某事”，故填deny。
【44题详解】
考查形容词。句意：她的观点和行动是一致的，显示出她的信念和行为真正相符。由下文“showing a real match between her beliefs and behavior.”可知，她的观点和行动是一致的，“一致的”为形容词consistent作表语，故填consistent。
【45题详解】
考查动词。句意：穿上衣服，否则你会被冻死的——说真的，外面非常冷！由下文“it’s extremely cold out there!”可知，外面很冷，所以要穿上衣服，否则会被冻死的，“冻住”为动词freeze，由will可知，应用动词原形，故填freeze。
【46题详解】
考查名词。句意：这座桥梁跨越两个邻国的边界，促进了国际合作。由下文“between the two neighboring countries”可知，此处指两个邻国的边界，“边界”为名词border，此处指两个邻国的这一边界，为单数意义，故填border。
【47题详解】
考查名词。句意：看看吸烟的受害者是如何受苦的。停止吸烟！由下文“smoking are suffering.”可知，此处指吸烟的受害者，应用名词victim作宾语，为可数名词，此处表示不止一个受害者，应用复数，故填victims。
【48题详解】
考查形容词。句意：脂肪在室温下是固体，油在室温下是液体。由上文“oil”和下文“at room temperature.”可知，油在室温下是液体，此处应用形容词liquid作表语，表示“液体的”，故填liquid。
【49题详解】
考查动词。句意：我不在乎他是否不来——这不会烦扰我。由上文“I don’t care if he doesn’t come”可知，我不在乎他是否不来，这说明这不会烦扰我，“烦扰”为动词bother，由desn’t可知，应用动词原形，故填bother。
【50题详解】
考查动词。句意：如果你不能准确地估算项目的成本，你的所有努力都将付诸东流。由下文“the cost of the project”可知，此处表示估算成本，“估算”为动词estimate，由don’t可知，应用动词原形，故填estimate。
第二节(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
根据汉语补全句子, 每空一词。
51. 尽管下着大雨，萨拉坚持要去山里徒步旅行。
Despite the heavy rain, Sarah insisted __________________ going for a hike in the mountains.
【答案】on
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。根据句意可知，此处使用介词on，insist on“坚持”为固定短语。故填on。
52. 新建的戏院是原来的三倍大。
This newly-built theater is three times the size __________________ the original one.
【答案】of
【解析】
【详解】考查倍数表达法。根据句意可知，此处使用介词of。倍数的表达方式之一：倍数+名词+of。three times the size of“……的三倍大”。故填of。
53. 大学毕业后，我和汤姆承诺保持联系。
After graduating from college, Tom and I promised to keep __________________ touch.
【答案】in
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配。“保持联系”为动词短语keep in touch，故填in。
54. 她切下几片香肠，准备做这道传统菜。
She sliced __________________ pieces of sausage to prepare for the traditional dish.
【答案】off
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。根据句意可知，此处使用介词off，slice off“切下”为固定短语。故填off。
55. 空气中弥漫着自制饼干熟悉的香气，团聚的客人们不禁有宾至如归的感觉。
With the familiar smell of homemade cookies filling the air, guests at the reunion couldn’t help but feel __________________ home.
【答案】at
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。根据句意可知，此处使用介词at，feel at home“舒适自在，宾至如归”为固定短语。故填at。
56. 屠呦呦，一位非凡的科学家，全身心致力于医学研究。
Tu Youyou, an outstanding scientist, committed herself __________________ medicine research.
【答案】to
【解析】
【详解】考查介词。根据句意可知，本题考查固定短语commit oneself to…“致力于……”，to为介词，后面可接名词或动名词等作宾语。故填to。
57. 经过一个缺乏运动的冬天，詹姆斯爬楼梯时感到身体状态不佳。
After an inactive winter, James felt out __________________ shape as he attempted to climb the stairs,
【答案】of
【解析】
【详解】考查固定搭配。“身体状态不佳”为固定搭配out of shape，故填of。
58. 通常情况下, 成功会带来幸福感。
Success, __________________ is often the case, leads to happiness
【答案】as
【解析】
【详解】考查定语从句。分析句子结构以及句意可知，空处需要关系代词as，引导非限定性定语从句，代替整个主句，在定语从句中作主语。as引导非限定性定语从句时，定语从句的位置可以放到句首，也可以放到句中或句尾，意为“正如，正像”。故填as。
59. 作为他们社区计划的一部分，志愿者们参与了社区扫除。
The volunteers engaged __________________ neighborhood clean-up activities as part of their community program.
【答案】in
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。根据句意和空前的engaged可知，此处使用介词in，engage in“参与”为固定短语。故填in。
60. 山的美景让我倾倒，使我对大自然的创造力充满好奇。
The beauty of the mountainous landscape took my breath __________________, leaving me wondering about the creativity of nature.
【答案】away
【解析】
【详解】考查固定短语。根据句意可知，此处使用介词away，固定短语take one’s breath away“使······大吃一惊”。故填away。
第五部分书写(5分)
请按照书写格式和要求抄写以下内容。
Friendship is like unique music in the soundtrack of life, with each friend adding their own notes. Through ups and downs, friends are the supporters who make the journey memorable. Face diversity, share laughter, and be the supportive note in someone else’s song. True friendships are treasures; cultivate them with trust, kindness, and understanding. Together, you’ll craft a lasting masterpiece in perfect harmony.
第六部分写作(满分25分)
61. 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。
Jake Stonehall was gifted. He had a passion for sports.
When he was five, his father took him to see the top two hockey (冰球) teams in the country play each other for a chance to lift the cup of victory. The boy could vividly remember how his heart pumped and how he wished to play there on the hockey ground with the players.
Since then, Jake became a hockey lover. With the company of his father, he spent most Saturdays skating in the ice rink (溜冰场).
When he got old enough, he joined his school’s hockey team. With the guidance of the coach, he progressed rapidly, which made the coach and his father really proud. Jake was soon appointed as captain of the team. He was a great team player and the whole team admired him.
Over time, his passion for hockey deepened. Beyond his own training, he would watch practices of his school’s disabled ice hockey team. These players worked together on specialized sleds (冰车), engaging in matches in an astonishingly incredible manner. Each game and practice became a passionate display of toughness and teamwork, setting off even more curiosity and admiration within him.
One day, he was on his way back home from training when a car crashed into him, throwing him several feet away.
The accident took away his ability to use his legs, which meant he could no longer play hockey. After he was out of hospital, he became a totally different person. Any talk about hockey would make him cry. He avoided seeing the coach and other players in his team. He even threw away the hockey sticks.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.开头已给出。
Jake sank into the world of hopelessness.
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Jake began to practice hockey on the sled, like a kid learning to walk.
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【答案】
Jake sank into the world of hopelessness. However, as the days passed, Jake’s father noticed a change in him. He saw his son’s eyes light up when he watched the disabled hockey team practice on TV. This gave him an idea. He sat down with Jake and shared with him the story of the disabled hockey team, how they overcame obstacles and achieved success. Jake was moved by their story. Inspired, he decided to give it another try, this time on the sled.
Jake began to practice hockey on the sled, like a kid learning to walk. At first, it was challenging and painful. His body was not used to the new way of moving, but he didn’t give up. With the help of a trainer and the encouragement of his teammates, Jake slowly gained confidence. As he practiced, he discovered a newfound passion and determination. His love for hockey was stronger than ever before. He worked hard, practicing daily, and soon, he was ready to join the disabled hockey team.
【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。杰克·斯通霍酷爱运动，是一名曲棍球爱好者。除了自己的训练，他还会观看学校残疾人冰球队的训练。每一场比赛和每一次训练都成为了他坚韧和团队精神的激情展示，在他心中激起了更多的好奇和钦佩。一天，他在训练结束回家的路上，一辆汽车撞了他。这次事故使他失去了使用双腿的能力，这意味着他再也不能打冰球了。他出院后，任何关于曲棍球的话题都会让他哭。他甚至扔掉了曲棍球棒。在大家的帮助下，他重新鼓起勇气，准备加入残疾人曲棍球队。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“杰克陷入了绝望的境地。”可知，第一段可以描写杰克陷入绝望后，父亲对他的启迪和鼓励。
②由第二段句首内容“杰克开始在雪橇上练习曲棍球，就像孩子学走路一样。”可知，第二段可以描写杰克在雪橇上练习曲棍球时教练和队友的帮助和鼓励，杰克的心态变化。
2.续写线索：陷入绝望—父亲劝解—受到鼓舞—在雪橇上练习—被帮助和鼓励—获得信心
3.词汇激活
行为类
①注意到：notice/ take notice of
②给某人一个主意：give sb. an idea/ inspire sb.
③分享：share/ have a share
情绪类
①眼睛亮了：eyes light up/ eyes brighten
②感动：move/ touch
【点睛】【高分句型1】He saw his son’s eyes light up when he watched the disabled hockey team practice on TV. ( 运用了when引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型2】As he practiced, he discovered a newfound passion and determination. ( 运用了As引导的时间状语从句)
【高分句型3】He worked hard, practicing daily, and soon, he was ready to join the disabled hockey team.(运用了现在分词practicing作状语)
听力答案：1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. B唐山市2023—2024学年度高二年级第一学期期末考试
英语
满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
注意事项：
1.答卷前, 考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2.回答选择题时, 选出每小题答案后, 用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 如需改动, 用橡皮擦干净后, 再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时, 将答案写在答题卡上, 写在本试卷上无效。
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。听完每段对话后, 你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What will the man do tonight
A. Go for a dinner. B. Attend a concert. C. Visit Laurance.
2. What is the woman’s suggestion
A. To try a new job. B. To stop complaining. C. To ask for a better pay.
3. Where is probably the man
A. In a shopping mall. B. In a hotel. C. In his house.
4. How does the woman feel about the weather
A. Doubtful. B. Excited. C. Worried.
5. What do the speakers mainly talk about
A. Online reading. B. Information collecting. C. Time spending.
第二节(共15小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分22. 5分)
请听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题, 从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后, 各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料, 回答第6、7题。
6. Why did the woman go to Paris
A. To find a job B. To go visiting places. C.To meet her friend.
7. How does the woman’s trip sound
A. Wonderful B. Lucky C. Eventful.
听第7段材料, 回答第8、9题。
8. Why did the man enter the race
A. To help children. B. To make money. C. To satisfy his classmates.
9. How did the man make it
A. By trying to beat his best.
B. By keeping constant speed.
C. By conquering inner struggle.
听第8段材料, 回答第10至12题。
10. What kind of music is the project about
A. African. B. Australian. C. American.
11. When will the project have to be finished
A. By the end of the week.
B. By the end of the month.
C. By the end of the holidays.
12. What’s the woman’s attitude to choosing drums
A. Favorable. B. Critical. C. Puzzled.
听第9段材料, 回答第13至16题。
13. What surprises the woman most about the science book
A. The condition. B. The notes. C. The price.
14. How much will the woman pay
A. 20 dollars. B. 21 dollars. C. 23 dollars.
15. Why does the woman only buy two books at the moment
A. She is short of money.
B. She can buy some online.
C. She is uncertain about further choices.
16. What’s the probable relationship between the two speaker
A. Classmates. B. Husband and wife. C. Brother and sister.
听第10段独白, 回答第17至20题。
17. What is Samuel Wilder’s birthplace called
A. Poland. B. Austria. C. Germany.
18. Why did Samuel Wilder go to America
A. To meet producers. B. To direct his first movie. C. To escape war.
19. What did Samuel Wilder mainly do in his late years
A. He started his industry. B. He wrote love stories. C. He produced funny movies.
20. What does the speaker mainly talk about of Samuel Wilder
A. His movie styles. B. His movie career. C. His movie reviews.
第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分40分)
第 一节(共10小题;每小题2 . 5分, 满分25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
When I was ten years old, Mum got paralyzed (瘫痪) . Before that, she was a lively and active woman who amazed many with her energy. I admired her for all the things she did.
However, everything changed when she turned thirty-one.
I still have vivid images of her before her paralysis. She would play popular music, creating a cheerful atmosphere for lively gatherings. She would joyfully rearrange the furniture to make room for friends to abandon themselves to dance. She often spent hours filling the house with flowers, which we picked fresh from the gardens.
After Mum’s paralysis, I began to take care of my 2-year-old sister, Mary Therese. In no time at all, I learned to bathe and feed her. For me it was a giant step beyond playing with dolls. One moment stands out even today: the time Mary Therese fell and skinned her knee, burst into tears and ran past my mother’s outstretched arms into mine. Too late, I noticed slight hurt on Mum’s face, but all she said was, “It’s natural that she should run to you, because you take such good care of her.”
When I was grown and entered the field of corrections Mum became interested in working with prisoners. She taught writing to them. One day, she asked me to mail a letter to one prisoner, Waymon. I asked for my mother’s permission to read it first. It read: when you said that I couldn’t imagine what it is like to be in prison, I felt like I had to tell you that you are mistaken. When I awoke one day to find that I was completely paralyzed, I felt trapped, overwhelmed by a sense of being imprisoned in a body that would no longer allow me to dance or carry my child in my arms. But then, I made a choice about whether I would smile when I saw my daughters again or I would weep. I made a decision to live as fully as I could.
By the time I finished Mum’s letter, my vision was clouded by tears. For the first time, I saw my mother in a clearer light.
1 How can we describe Mum before her paralysis
A. Creative. B. Ambitious. C. Adventurous. D. Enthusiastic.
2. What do Mum’s words about Therese’s choice imply
A. Mum had a sharp insight
B. Mum was emotionally generous
C. Mum was worried about her position
D. Mum was absent-minded at the moment
3. Why did the author cry
A. She regretted for what she had done.
B. Waymon’s experience was saddening,
C. She witnessed Mum’s character shining through.
D. There was some secret between her and her mother.
B
The United Nations’ International Year of Soils is hardly a media favorite. Maybe it’s because many people are like me, who recall Mom’s words: “Take off your shoes! Don’t bring dirt into the house! “With all the challenges in the world today, why would we recognize soils
Simply put, soils are literally the base that humans stand on. Ignoring the importance of this meter-thick skin covering our planet is like ignoring the importance of the air we breathe.
Without healthy soils, we would not be here.
Soil provides the structure and nutrients needed to grow our food. It stores water that satisfies the thirst of the environment, agriculture and humans. It houses the largest amount of carbon (碳)on land, keeping the climate from warming even faster. It provides the necessary support for the habitat of all life on land-including diversity in the soil itself (in some regions, just a handful of soil contains microorganisms that are more than the people on Earth). In short, soil plays an essential role not only in feeding humans but in supporting the living things that produce the oxygen we breathe and purifying the water we drink. In other words, soil keeps our planet habitable.
We, therefore, must stop considering ”soil“ a dirty word and remember that the food we eat and water we drink can be traced back to it. Businesses should adopt guidelines that ensure the long term health and productivity of soil. And local and national governments should provide policies that encourage soil protection.
Soil is one of the most important resources on our planet, and we have ignored it too long-at our own risk. The most important thing that can happen is a change in mind-set that recognizes soil is not dirt. It’s life beneath our feet.
4. Why does the author mention Mom’s words
A. To criticize media.
B. To find fault with parents
C. To show a common attitude.
D To promote International Year of Soils.
5. Paragraph 3 is mainly about the _______________ of soil.
A. roles B. types C. health D. structure
6. What is the best title for the passage
A. Soil Being in Danger
B. Making the Most of Soil
C. Unearthing the Importance of Soil
D. Healthy Soil Growing More Food
C
Flora was playing with her new dog Stitch while wearing a favourite second-hand sweater. Stitch jumped up and grabbed her sleeve-and tore several holes in it with her sharp teeth.
Flora wasn’t about to throw the item out. “I can’t bring myself to throw away nice clothing just because of a hole, ”she explains. She decided to tackle a new skill repairing. She began by reading a book called Make Do and Repair, about the innovative ways to avoid waste.
Instead of tying to make the repair as small as possible, she turned to “visible fixing, ”a fashion in repairing clothes that leaves an intentionally obvious fix. She added flowers, or other small designs to damaged clothes. “Every time you do a repair, it’s like getting a new piece of clothing, ”says Flora.
Sadly, we have been in the habit of replacing things instead of repairing them—and the garbage is piling up. Worldwide, we throw out 92 million tonnes of fabric every year.
The good news is that fixing things can help solve the waste problem. It’s part of a larger shift toward a circular economy -the idea that instead of throwing out items once they are broken or out of date, we reuse or repair them, keeping them out of the waste yard for as long as possible.
There was a time when people fixed things themselves or called their local repair shop, But as more items were produced and prices dropped, replacing even a big appliance became more convenient.
That’s changing, in part due to information now available online. The popular how-to site has enabled more than 100 million repairs.
“Companies have been designing products that break easily or become outdated quickly, forcing consumers to buy new ones or purchase upgrades. We’re now seeing some producers show interest in making it possible for users to repair things. Some companies are selling official parts and sharing their repair guides through iFixit. IFixit has grown into a database with over 100, 000 repair manuals. We have this vision of a world where repair is the expectation for all things that are made, ”says Chamberlain, director of iFixit.
7. Why did Flora read a book
A. For innovation. B. For repairing skills.
C. For a better life. D. For dog-raising information.
8. What makes the author sad
A. People’s habit. B. Repairing quality.
C. Fabric production. D. Worldwide garbage.
9. What is the purpose of ”circular economy“
A. To remove landfills. B. To increase production.
C. To help exchange goods. D. To realize resource cycle.
10. What can be inferred from Chamberlain
A. He expects more wiser users.
B. He supports purchase upgrades.
C. He creates the repairing database of iFixit.
D. He has a desire for companies and consumers.
第二节(共5小题;每小题3分, 满分15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。
A well-prepared routine allows a student to be on time, and grow or develop some life skills and healthy habits. At an early stage, as a student, it is very important to adopt some good habits.
Educating a student is not only about academics but also about developing good habits for better life. _____11_____
A routine daily life can grow a child’s confidence. A routine provides a sense of predictability and security for students. _____12_____ In this secure setting, students are more likely to feel confident in approaching their daily tasks and challenges.
_____13_____ !Maintaining a well-structured routine is like creating a roadmap for concentration and productivity. When students set aside specific times for their studies, they get better at their tasks without getting distracted.
As students systematically manage their daily tasks within the framework of their routine, they can gradually develop a growing awareness of their responsibilities. Such sense of responsibility extends beyond the academic field and spills over into their personal lives. _____14_____ They will be more responsible.
While routines provide structure, they also teach students how to adapt. _____15_____ When students encounter changes, they learn to adjust their expectations and plans. The ability to adapt to changing circumstances is also essential for success.
A. A routine helps students focus.
B. Students hate meeting changes.
C. Confidence is a basic requirement.
D. Routines can include elements of flexibility.
E. Knowing what to expect helps reduce uncertainty.
F. A healthy routine lays the ground for a bright future.
G. They witness the positive outcomes of meeting their commitments.
第三部分语言运用(共两节, 满分30分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题1分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文, 从每题所给的A 、B 、C 、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Cessna planes flew me and my climbing team onto the Kahiltna Glacier, the base camp of Mt. McKinley. When we worked to ___16___ a camp out of the thick snow and ice of the glacier, we heard one of Spanish climbers had died while climbing.
Sam, one of my partners, ___17___ , and worried that this disaster might be a bad ___18___.
He asked whether we were putting our ___19___ at unnecessary risk by attempting this. I thought back to my training more than a year ago in the ___20___ , by running with my guide dog because I am blind. One day I had ___21___ a cactus(仙人掌), landing on my hand. One of my friends asked me, “If you fell down in the desert, how do you ___22___ to climb that big mountain ”
I didn’t yet have an ___23___ , but I knew within a year, I would have to!
For the next year, we trained hard. Now I said ___24___ , “Sam, we’ve come a long way in a year. We’ve made mistakes, we’ve learned from them. We’ve solved problems ___25___ prepared for all the things that could go ___26___ on the mountain. ”
Now, I had enough ___27___ . We began to take each step slowly and carefully, knowing that the mountain would not allow any ___28___ movement. Risk is like the next ___29___on a rock face: you reach for it expecting that it’s ___30___ , but ready to find the next hold if it’s not!
It took 15 days for us to get to the top of North America.
16.
A. carve B. transform C. rent D. move
17.
A. escaped B. concentrated C. hesitated. D. lectured
18.
A. impression B. result C. credit D. sign
19.
A. hope B. equipment C. lives D. chances
20.
A. village B. desert C. forest D. lake
21.
A. sided with B. broken down C. taken out D. tripped over
22.
A. expect B. register C. prefer D. aid
23.
A. appetite B. excuse C. answer D. apology
24.
A. joyfully B. firmly C. sadly D. frankly
25.
A. but B. because C. or D. so
26.
A. silent B. public C. missing D. wrong
27.
A. time B. faith C. patience D. money
28.
A. slight B. different C. careless D. individual
29.
A. centre B. step C. rope D. hold
30.
A. there B. here C. nowhere D. somewhere
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。
Healthy eating is something____31____ everyone knows they should do, but few of us do it as ____32____ (regular) as we would like. The purpose of this guide is ____33____ (share) practical strategies on how to eat healthy.
If you want to be healthy, you have to cut down on desserts and sweet drinks, because sugar is more a killer____34____ fatty food. Beyond this, you can keep healthy by consuming different categories of fresh foods, especially fruit and vegetables, which ____35____ (be) full of vitamins and fibre, rather than ____36____ (process) foods. In addition, it is also important to include some meat, beans, or dairy products in your diet, as they provide necessary protein for strong ____37____ (bone) and muscle growth. As with everything in life, moderation is crucial. The ideal diet is a balanced one, without too much ____38____ too little of any one thing. Finally, a fundamental key to healthy eating is to eat slowly, ____39____ (allow) your body to digest your food better.
Healthy eating starts with having a healthy attitude towards food. It is up to you to decide ____40____ you want to live, and to make right decisions about your diet.
第四部分语言知识(共两节, 满分20分)
第一节(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
从词汇框中选择合适的单词完成句子。
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41. She chose not to _________ others for the result but to seek a solution.
42. She failed her driving test on the _________ try, but passed the next time.
43. Despite the overwhelming evidence presented, he continued to _________ any involvement in the incident.
44. Her views and actions are _________, showing a real match between her beliefs and behavior.
45. Wrap up or you’ll _________ to death-seriously, it’s extremely cold out there!
46. This bridge crosses the _________ between the two neighboring countries, promoting international cooperation.
47. Look at how the _________ of smoking are suffering. Stop smoking!
48. Fats are solid at room temperature, and oil is _________ at room temperature.
49. I don’t care if he doesn’t come-it doesn’t _________ me.
50. If you don’t accurately _________ the cost of the project, all your hard work will be fruitless.
第二节(共10小题, 每小题1分, 满分10分)
根据汉语补全句子, 每空一词。
51. 尽管下着大雨，萨拉坚持要去山里徒步旅行。
Despite the heavy rain, Sarah insisted __________________ going for a hike in the mountains.
52. 新建的戏院是原来的三倍大。
This newly-built theater is three times the size __________________ the original one.
53. 大学毕业后，我和汤姆承诺保持联系。
After graduating from college, Tom and I promised to keep __________________ touch.
54. 她切下几片香肠，准备做这道传统菜。
She sliced __________________ pieces of sausage to prepare for the traditional dish.
55. 空气中弥漫着自制饼干熟悉的香气，团聚的客人们不禁有宾至如归的感觉。
With the familiar smell of homemade cookies filling the air, guests at the reunion couldn’t help but feel __________________ home.
56. 屠呦呦，一位非凡的科学家，全身心致力于医学研究。
Tu Youyou, an outstanding scientist, committed herself __________________ medicine research.
57. 经过一个缺乏运动的冬天，詹姆斯爬楼梯时感到身体状态不佳。
After an inactive winter, James felt out __________________ shape as he attempted to climb the stairs,
58. 通常情况下, 成功会带来幸福感。
Success, __________________ is often the case, leads to happiness
59. 作为他们社区计划的一部分，志愿者们参与了社区扫除。
The volunteers engaged __________________ neighborhood clean-up activities as part of their community program.
60. 山的美景让我倾倒，使我对大自然的创造力充满好奇。
The beauty of the mountainous landscape took my breath __________________, leaving me wondering about the creativity of nature.
第五部分书写(5分)
请按照书写格式和要求抄写以下内容。
Friendship is like unique music in the soundtrack of life, with each friend adding their own notes. Through ups and downs, friends are the supporters who make the journey memorable. Face diversity, share laughter, and be the supportive note in someone else’s song. True friendships are treasures; cultivate them with trust, kindness, and understanding. Together, you’ll craft a lasting masterpiece in perfect harmony.
第六部分写作(满分25分)
61. 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。
Jake Stonehall was gifted. He had a passion for sports.
When he was five, his father took him to see the top two hockey (冰球) teams in the country play each other for a chance to lift the cup of victory. The boy could vividly remember how his heart pumped and how he wished to play there on the hockey ground with the players.
Since then, Jake became a hockey lover. With the company of his father, he spent most Saturdays skating in the ice rink (溜冰场).
When he got old enough, he joined his school’s hockey team. With the guidance of the coach, he progressed rapidly, which made the coach and his father really proud. Jake was soon appointed as captain of the team. He was a great team player and the whole team admired him.
Over time, his passion for hockey deepened. Beyond his own training, he would watch practices of his school’s disabled ice hockey team. These players worked together on specialized sleds (冰车), engaging in matches in an astonishingly incredible manner. Each game and practice became a passionate display of toughness and teamwork, setting off even more curiosity and admiration within him.
One day he was on his way back home from training when a car crashed into him, throwing him several feet away.
The accident took away his ability to use his legs, which meant he could no longer play hockey. After he was out of hospital, he became a totally different person. Any talk about hockey would make him cry. He avoided seeing the coach and other players in his team. He even threw away the hockey sticks.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.开头已给出。
Jake sank into the world of hopelessness.
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Jake began to practice hockey on the sled, like a kid learning to walk.
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听力答案：1. B 2. A 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. B 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. A 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. B 15. C 16. C 17. A 18. A 19. C 20. B
