2023—2024学年高二上学期教学质量检测
英语试题
注意事项：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前, 考生务必将姓名、班级等个人信息填写在答题卡指定位置。
3.考生作答时, 请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答。超出答题区域书写的答案无效, 在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the library, B. In the bookstore. C. At Alice’s place
2. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Have a snowball fight with her. B. Build a snowman. C. Drink some tea.
3. What does the man agree to do
A. Talk to the neighbors.
B. Decorate the apartment.
C. Wander around with the woman.
4. Which subject does the man teach
A. Music. B. Chemistry. C. Math.
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. The man’s room. B. The woman’s brother. C. New chairs
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。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What did the woman ask the man to buy
A. Some flour. B. Some flowers. C. Some noodles
7. What are the speakers going to do next
A. Go to a supermarket. B. Cook a meal. C. Dine out.
听下面一段对话, 回答第8至第10 题。
8. What does the woman say about Bally’s Gym
A. It charges low fees.
B. Its location is good for her.
C. She goes there once a week.
9. How long does the woman exercise in Bally’s Gym each time
A. One and a half hours. B. An hour C. Half an hour.
10. What does the man intend to do next
A. Contact the woman’s trainer.
B. Sign up for a gym.
C. Have a drink
听下面一段对话, 回答第11至第13题。
11. What does the man attach importance to
A. Eating a nutritious breakfast.
B. Losing weight healthily.
C. Getting up early.
12. What is the woman’s complaint about the man
A. He always stays up late.
B. He often loses concentration.
C. He frequently works overtime.
13. How does the man sound in the end
A. Humorous. B. Ashamed. C. Annoyed.
听下面一段对话, 回答第14至第17题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Fellow workers.
15. What kind of job might the man think is the coolest
A. Traveling and working in a spacecraft.
B. Operating and controlling a plane.
C. Advising people about the law.
16. How does the woman feel about environmental scientists’ work
A. They’re meaningful. B. They’re adventurous. C. They’re interesting.
17. What do the speakers decide to do
A. Improve their public speaking skills.
B. List all potential career paths.
C. Arrange a contest.
听下面一段独白, 回答第18至第20题。
18. Who is Rene Smith
A. The leader of a science center.
B. The founder of a website.
C A teacher of a university.
19. What do we know about Science Kids
A. It only provided resources for parents at first.
B. It attracts 400, 000 visitors each month.
C. It has been around for over 15 years.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To recommend a study platform.
B. To discuss an education issue.
C. To introduce a scientist.
第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Westminster is a day school in America for grades pre-first through 12, committed to creating an educational experience where bright, curious, motivated students can grow into leaders of responsibility.
JanTerm is an intensive, three-week course of study allowing upper grade students to focus on a single topic in great depth and at a faster pace. This learning experience offers unique, cross-disciplinary experiences in the classroom as well as off-campus field trips and opportunities for overnight travel.
In January 2023, 819 students chose from 43 courses including Food Chemistry &Global Perspectives, Sports Medicine, Storytelling Through Filmmaking, Literature &Ecology of Fly Fishing, Disaster Management, Innovations in Vehicle Design, and other options combining experiential learning across a variety of disciplines.
Each course participated in field trips as part of their curriculum, some within the Atlanta area and others throughout the United States and beyond. Altogether, students took more than 200 field trips to places like Florida’s coastal regions to study biodiversity, the Coca-Cola headquarters, and Broadway in New York City. Students met with famous leaders of Atlanta’s business and experts in a variety of fields. International JanTerm courses took students to countries like Czech Republic and Poland to learn about the Jewish experience from ancient times to present, and England to explore the country’s shifting landscapes. In addition, nearly 100 speakers presented to classes.
1. What is one feature of JanTerm
A. It has over 200 classes. B. It is a topic-focused course.
C. It organises a three-day trip. D. It allows all students to attend.
2. What do field trips provide for students
A. Full scholarship. B. Job opportunities.
C. Academic credits. D. Learning resources.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A business magazine. B. A book review.
C. An entertainment column. D. An educational website.
【答案】1. B 2. D 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了美国的一所日制学校，介绍了学校课程的特点以及课程选择和实习考察的情况。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“JanTerm is an intensive, three-week course of study allowing upper grade students to focus on a single topic in great depth and at a faster pace. (JanTerm是一个为期三周的密集学习课程，允许高年级学生以更快的速度深入关注单个主题)”可知，JanTerm的一个特点是以主题为中心的课程。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“Each course participated in field trips as part of their curriculum, some within the Atlanta area and others throughout the United States and beyond. Altogether, students took more than 200 field trips to places like Florida’s coastal regions to study biodiversity, the Coca-Cola headquarters, and Broadway in New York City. Students met with famous leaders of Atlanta’s business and experts in a variety of fields. International JanTerm courses took students to countries like Czech Republic and Poland to learn about the Jewish experience from ancient times to present, and England to explore the country’s shifting landscapes.(每门课程都参加实地考察，作为课程的一部分，一些在亚特兰大地区，另一些在美国和其他地区。学生们总共进行了200多次实地考察，前往佛罗里达沿海地区研究生物多样性、可口可乐总部和纽约百老汇等地。学生们会见了亚特兰大著名的商界领袖和各个领域的专家。国际JanTerm课程将学生带到捷克共和国和波兰等国家，了解犹太人从古至今的经历，并将学生带到英国，探索该国不断变化的景观)”可知，实地考察为学生提供了学习资源。故选D。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“Westminster is a day school in America for grades pre-first through 12, committed to creating an educational experience where bright, curious, motivated students can grow into leaders of responsibility.(威斯敏斯特是美国的一所日制学校，招收从一年级到12年级的学生，致力于创造一种教育体验，让聪明、好奇、上进的学生成长为负责任的领导者)”结合文章主要介绍了美国的一所日制学校，介绍了学校课程的特点以及课程选择和实习考察的情况。可推知，文章选自教育网站。故选D。
B
Nathan Smith is captain of Port Vale FC, and Tom Conlon has just signed for Oldham Athletic of the National League. These two football players, both 27, feel they have a responsibility to pass on lessons they learnt to the next generation.
They founded the Pro Level coaching school in 2021, offering free weekly classes at Keele University, in Staffordshire. To keep the academy run well, they then launched a charity to help children from all backgrounds and abilities get the most from the sport. They see the charity as an “antidote” to the football system, which has been heavily criticised for putting too much pressure on youngsters before many of them are thrown away. Although Nathan and Tom work with the abandoned players, trying to rebuild their confidence and love of the game, they stress that ability is not a criterion for attending the training.
They will provide some vital life lessons along the way, helping young people to overcome their shyness and become better communicators, and also support young players who have been rejected by professional clubs at an early age and feel football has little to offer them.
Tom said, “The sort of coaching shouldn’t just be for those who long to be the stars of the future-all children can benefit from the tactical (战术的), fitness and mentality work we do. Childhood has become increasingly challenging. We are looking to provide a place for all children to feel proud of who they are.”
“I want to offer them the same experience that’s helped shape the person I am now. And we see the children that we are coaching overcome their shyness and lack of confidence. You can see them growing as young people developing relationship, becoming better communicators and socializing with others, “added Nathan.
Emily Cherry, director of the charity, said, “I’ve seen the boys coach and the difference it makes to the children. The kids benefit massively, and not just in terms of soccer skills.”
4. Why did Tom Conlon and Nathan Smith found the coaching school
A. To raise money for children. B. To hunt for professional coaches.
C. To train excellent football players. D. To transform children through football.
5. Which is the closest in meaning to “antidote” in paragraph 2
A. Solution. B. Addition. C. Organisation. D. Shelter
6. What does children need most according to the text
A. Soccer skills. B. Free coaching C. Life skills. D. Physical fitness.
7. What does Emily Cherry think of the coaching school
A. It becomes a hit. B. It needs to be improved.
C. It makes much profit. D. It makes much difference.
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了为了把自己学到的经验传授给下一代，同时给孩子们带来良好影响，汤姆·康伦和内森·史密斯成立教练学校，每周提供免费课程。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“They founded the Pro Level coaching school in 2021, offering free weekly classes at Keele University, in Staffordshire. To keep the academy run well, they then launched a charity to help children from all backgrounds and abilities get the most from the sport.(他们于2021年在斯塔福德郡的基尔大学创办了专业级别的教练学校，每周提供免费课程。为了保持学校的良好运作，他们发起了一个慈善机构，帮助不同背景和能力的孩子们从这项运动中获得最大的收获)”可知，汤姆·康伦和内森·史密斯成立教练学校是为了通过足球改变孩子。故选D。
【5题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“which has been heavily criticised for putting too much pressure on youngsters before many of them are thrown away”可知，which指代上文the football system，即足球系统因在许多年轻人被抛弃之前给他们施加了太多压力而受到严厉批评，所以这个慈善机构成了足球系统问题的一个“解决方案”。故划线词意思是“解决方案”。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Although Nathan and Tom work with the abandoned players, trying to rebuild their confidence and love of the game, they stress that ability is not a criterion for attending the training.(虽然内森和汤姆与被遗弃的球员一起工作，试图重建他们的信心和对比赛的热爱，但他们强调能力不是参加训练的标准)”以及倒数第二段“I want to offer them the same experience that’s helped shape the person I am now. And we see the children that we are coaching overcome their shyness and lack of confidence. You can see them growing as young people, developing relationship, becoming better communicators and socializing with others(我想给他们提供同样的经历，帮助塑造了现在的我。我们看到我们所辅导的孩子克服了羞怯和缺乏自信。你可以看到他们成长为年轻人，发展人际关系，成为更好的沟通者和社交者)”可知，孩子们最需要生活技能。故选C。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Emily Cherry, director of the charity, said, “I’ve seen the boys coach and the difference it makes to the children. The kids benefit massively, and not just in terms of soccer skills.”(该慈善机构的负责人艾米丽·切里说：“我看到了男孩们的教练，这对孩子们产生了很大的影响。孩子们受益匪浅，而且不仅仅是在足球技能方面。”)”可知，艾米丽·切里认为教练学校影响很大。故选D。
C
With the emergence (出现) of intelligent transportation systems and the internet of things, the world is entering the next stage of movement — smart transportation.
In recent years, Chinese technology companies have worked hard to speed up the commercial use of robotaxis. In March, Beijing gave autonomous driving permits to tech giant Baidu and self-driving startup Pony.ai to run fully driverless robotaxis on open roads. In June, Baidu carried out its driverless ride-hailing (叫车) service in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Its Apollo Go robotaxis have been put into use across an area of 188 square kilometers in Shenzhen from 7 am to 10 pm daily.
Passengers can download apps like Apollo Go or Baidu Map to their smartphones, and tell the app where they are and where they want to go. Then, a car will appear. With sensors and cameras placed all over the car, a computer takes full control of the drive. A screen on the back seats shows how the robotaxi’s software looks at the space around the car to see other cars, humans, bikes, and anything else that might get in its way.
“The robotaxi goes at about the same speed, providing a good driving experience,” a user posted on Xiaohongshu. As of the first quarter of 2023, the user satisfaction rating for the Apollo Go app has reached 4.9 out of 5, with the latest data showing that 97.12 percent of the reviews are five-star ratings.
Meanwhile, drivers in the city can also enjoy the conveniences of smart transportation. In Guiyang, Guizhou, at some smart parking lots, drivers only need to park their cars at an induction (感应) line. A smart system can put the vehicles into a specific area. When drivers want to get back their cars, they make a request on the terminal (终端的) device and the car will come out of the parking lot by itself in about one minute.
All in all, smart transportation uses new technologies to make moving around a city easier and safer.
8. What do we know from paragraph 2
A. Baidu competes fiercely against Pony.
B. Robotaxis begin to run in some cities in China.
C. Robotaxis can run on open roads without driving permits.
D. Tech companies do little research on smart transportation.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. How to work robotaxis. B. Why to use smartphones.
C. Where to download apps. D. Who to control computers.
10. What is the purpose of listing the numbers in paragraph 4
A. To compare speed ratings.
B. To show the users’ satisfaction.
C. To check the safety of robotaxis.
D. To introduce a driving experience,
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Robotaxis: A New Development
B. Smart transportation: A Better Life
C. Giant Baidu: A Leader in Technology
D. Tech companies: Hope for the Future
【答案】8. B 9. A 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了智能交通系统和物联网技术的应用，将世界推向智能交通的新阶段。中国科技公司在推动自动驾驶出租车商业化，百度的Apollo Go自动驾驶出租车目前运行较好，给乘客带来了良好的体验。同时，智能交通为城市中的司机带来便利，使得停车更加方便和高效。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“In March, Beijing gave autonomous driving permits to tech giant Baidu and self-driving startup Pony.ai to run fully driverless robotaxis on open roads. In June, Baidu carried out its driverless ride-hailing (叫车) service in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Its Apollo Go robotaxis have been put into use across an area of 188 square kilometers in Shenzhen from 7 am to 10 pm daily. (今年3月，北京向科技巨头百度和自动驾驶初创公司小马智行颁发了自动驾驶许可证，允许它们在开放道路上运行完全无人驾驶的自动驾驶出租车。今年6月，百度在广东深圳推出了无人驾驶叫车服务。该公司的Apollo Go自动驾驶出租车已在深圳188平方公里的范围内投入使用，每天从早上7点运行到晚上10点)”可知，自动驾驶出租车开始在中国的一些城市运行。故选B项。
【9题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“Passengers can download apps like Apollo Go or Baidu Map to their smartphones, and tell the app where they are and where they want to go. Then, a car will appear. With sensors and cameras placed all over the car, a computer takes full control of the drive. A screen on the back seats shows how the robotaxi’s software looks at the space around the car to see other cars, humans, bikes, and anything else that might get in its way. (乘客可以将Apollo Go或百度地图等应用下载到他们的智能手机上，并告诉应用他们在哪里，他们想去哪里。然后，一辆汽车出现了。由于传感器和摄像头遍布汽车各处，计算机完全控制驾驶。后座上的屏幕显示了自动驾驶出租车的软件如何观察汽车周围的空间，以发现其他汽车、人类、自行车和任何可能妨碍它的东西)”可知，本段主要介绍了自动驾驶出租车的工作方式，包括乘客下载相关应用，提供出行的起点和终点信息，以及由计算机完全控制驾驶，观察行驶中的周边环境。故选A项。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段中“As of the first quarter of 2023, the user satisfaction rating for the Apollo Go app has reached 4.9 out of 5, with the latest data showing that 97.12 percent of the reviews are five-star ratings. (截至2023年第一季度，Apollo Go应用程序的用户满意度评分达到4.9分，满分为5分，最新数据显示，97.12%的评价是五星级)”可知，此处的数字与用户对Apollo Go的使用体验相关，体验评分很高，五星级评价的占比也很高。由此可知，提到这些数字是为了显示用户的满意度。故选B项。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“With the emergence (出现) of intelligent transportation systems and the internet of things, the world is entering the next stage of movement — smart transportation. (随着智能交通系统和物联网的出现，世界正在进入下一个移动阶段——智能交通)”和最后一段“All in all, smart transportation uses new technologies to make moving around a city easier and safer. (总而言之，智能交通使用新技术使城市中的交通更容易、更安全)”可知，文章主要围绕智能交通的新发展展开，介绍了中国科技公司在推动自动驾驶出租车商业化，百度的Apollo Go自动驾驶出租车目前运行较好，给乘客带来了良好的体验，智能交通还为城市中的司机带来便利，使得停车更加方便和高效。由此可知，文章主要是侧重智能交通给人们生活带来的好处，B项“智能交通：更美好的生活”契合文章主旨，适合作为文章标题。故选B项。
D
Some are concerned that AI tools are turning language learning into a weakening pursuit. More and more people are using simple, free tools, not only to decode text but also to speak. With these apps’ conversation mode, you talk into a phone and a spoken translation is heard moments later; the app can also listen for another language and produce a translation in yours.
Others are less worried. Most people do not move abroad or have the kind of on-going contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent. Nor do most people learn languages for the purpose of humanising themselves or training their brains. On their holiday they just want a beer and the spaghetti without incident.
Douglas Hofstadter, an expert in many languages, has argued that something profound (深刻的) will disappear when people talk through machines. He describes giving a broken, difficult speech in Chinese, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of satisfaction at the end.
As AI translation becomes an even more popular labor-saving tool, people can be divided into two groups. There will be those who want to stretch their minds, expose themselves to other cultures or force their thinking into new pathways. This group will still take on language study, often aided by technology. Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and puzzlement, as they might with extreme endurance (耐力) sports: “Good for you, if that’s your thing, but a bit painful for my taste.”
But a focus on the learner alone misses the fundamentally social nature of language. It is a bit like analysing the benefits of close relationships to heart-health but overlooking the inherent (固有的) value of those bonds themselves. When you try to ask directions in broken Japanese or ruin a joke in broken German, you are making direct contact with someone. And when you speak a language well enough to tell a story with perfect timing or put delicate differences on an argument, that connection is more profound still. The best relationships do not require a medium.
12. What is the first two paragraphs mainly about
A. Communicating through apps is simple.
B. Apps provide a one-way interactive process.
C. Using apps becomes more and more popular.
D. AI tools weaken the needs of language learning.
13. What is Douglas’ attitude to language learning
A. Favorable. B. Objective. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear
14. What do we know about the second group mentioned in paragraph 4
A. They are keen on foreign culture.
B. They long to join in endurance sports.
C. They find Al tools too complex to operate.
D. They lack the motivation to learn language.
15. How does the author highlight his argument in the last paragraph
A. By providing examples. B. By explaining concepts.
C. By stating reasons. D. By offering advice.
【答案】12. D 13. A 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。一些人担心，人工智能工具正在把语言学习变成一种弱化的追求，文章对这种现象进行了介绍。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段第一句“Some are concerned that AI tools are turning language learning into a weakening pursuit.(一些人担心，人工智能工具正在把语言学习变成一种弱化的追求。)”和第二段前三句“Others are less worried. Most people do not move abroad or have the kind of on-going contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent. Nor do most people learn languages for the purpose of humanising themselves or training their brains.(其他人则不那么担心。大多数人没有搬到国外，也没有持续接触外国文化（这需要他们投入工作来变得流利）。大多数人学习语言也不是为了使自己人性化或训练他们的大脑。)”可知，前两段主要是讲人工智能工具削弱了语言学习的需求。故选D。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“Douglas Hofstadter, an expert in many languages, has argued that something profound (深刻的) will disappear when people talk through machines. He describes giving a broken, difficult speech in Chinese, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of satisfaction at the end.(多语言专家道格拉斯·霍夫施塔特认为，当人们通过机器交谈时，一些深奥的东西将会消失。他描述了用中文做一次断断续续的、困难的演讲，这需要大量的工作，但最后会有一种满足感。)”可知，道格拉斯对语言学习持支持态度。故选A。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段最后一句“Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and puzzlement, as they might with extreme endurance (耐力) sports: “Good for you, if that’s your thing, but a bit painful for my taste.”(另一些人会带着钦佩和困惑看待学习一门新语言，就像他们看待极限耐力运动一样：“如果你喜欢的话，对你有好处，但对我来说有点痛苦。”)”可知，第四段中的第二组缺乏学习语言的动力。故选D。
15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段第二句到最后一句“It is a bit like analysing the benefits of close relationships to heart-health but overlooking the inherent (固有的) value of those bonds themselves. When you try to ask directions in broken Japanese or ruin a joke in broken German, you are making direct contact with someone. And when you speak a language well enough to tell a story with perfect timing or put delicate differences on an argument, that connection is more profound still. The best relationships do not require a medium.(这有点像分析亲密关系对心脏健康的好处，但忽视了这些关系本身的内在价值。当你试图用蹩脚的日语问路或用蹩脚的德语讲笑话时，你是在与某人直接接触。当你的语言说得足够好，能够在完美的时机讲故事，或者在争论中提出微妙的分歧时，这种联系就会更加深刻。最好的关系不需要媒介。)”可知，作者在最后一段中通过举例来强调自己的观点。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分, 满分10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。
How to deal with decision paralysis (瘫痪)
If you’ve ever gone online to order something during a work break-let’s say a new electric toothbrush-expecting it to be fairly easy, but instead you found yourself overwhelmed by the huge number of choices available, you’ve experienced decision paralysis.
You’re shocked that there are so many factors to consider; not only the basics, such as price and delivery time, but there are many other factors like battery duration, warning lights for too much pressure and even fancy apps. _____16_____
This is just one example of decision paralysis-when the huge number of choices and the difficulty of weighing the supermarket up-leads you to freeze. It used to be thought that increased choice could only be a good thing for consumers and they would welcome it, but actually it can bring the opposite effect and cause people to walk away. _____17_____ Perhaps you only have two or three choices, but the risk of making the wrong decision can be paralysing, such as choosing between university places and job offers.
_____18_____ One is to recognise that there is rarely any such thing as the perfect decision. Another is to acknowledge that not making a decision is actually a decision-so don’t kid yourself that endlessly procrastinating(拖延)is the easy solution.
If you’re willing to put in the effort, a practical approach is to reduce the mental complexity involved in a decision by doing a little research. _____19_____ In the case of the toothbrush, this might be price first and then battery duration; in the case of choosing a university it might be fame first, then friends who are also planning to study there, and lastly the distance to home. Score the available choices against those factors, giving greater weight to those that are higher priority. _____20_____
A. You could always make a random choice.
B. Make some brief notes about the prior factors to you.
C. There are various ways to overcome decision paralysis.
D. You’ll end up with a score showing you the most favourable decision.
E. The clock is ticking on your break and it’s impossible to make a decision.
F. This is all that you’ll miss out on once you choose to go down a particular path.
G. In other life situations, it might be the weight of the decision that bears down on you.
【答案】16. E 17. G 18. C 19. B 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了人们网上购物时的决策麻痹现象并给出了应对策略。
【16题详解】
根据空前“You’re shocked that there are so many factors to consider; not only the basics, such as price and delivery time, but there are many other factors like battery duration, warning lights for too much pressure and even fancy apps（你会惊讶地发现有这么多因素需要考虑;不仅是价格和交货时间等基本因素，还有许多其他因素，比如电池续航时间、压力过大的警示灯，甚至是花哨的应用程序。）”可知，购物时要考虑的因素很多，不容易做决定，故E“The clock is ticking on your break and it’s impossible to make a decision.（你的已经不多了，你不可能做出决定。）”符合语境。故选E。
【17题详解】
根据空后“Perhaps you only have two or three choices, but the risk of making the wrong decision can be paralysing, such as choosing between university places and job offers.（也许你只有两三个选择，但做出错误决定的风险可能会让你束手无策，比如在大学学位和工作机会之间做出选择。）”可知，这个例子表明决定多并不是好事，会给你带来压力，故G“In other life situations, it might be the weight of the decision that bears down on you.（在其他生活情况下，可能是决定给你带来的压力。）”符合语境。故选G。
【18题详解】
设空位置是段首，是本段主题句，根据空后“One is to recognise that there is rarely any such thing as the perfect decision. Another is to acknowledge that not making a decision is actually a decision-so don’t kid yourself that endlessly procrastinating(拖延)is the easy solution.（一个是要认识到，几乎不存在完美的决定。另一个是承认不做决定实际上是一个决定——所以不要欺骗自己无休止地拖延是简单的解决方案。）”可知，这里提供了一些克服决策瘫痪方法，故C“There are various ways to overcome decision paralysis.（有多种方法可以克服决策瘫痪。）”符合语境。故选C。
【19题详解】
根据空前“If you’re willing to put in the effort, a practical approach is to reduce the mental complexity involved in a decision by doing a little research.（如果你愿意付出努力，一个实际的方法是通过做一些研究来减少决策中涉及的心理复杂性。）”可知，建议你做一些研究,B项的make notes可以帮助你来研究，故B“Make some brief notes about the prior factors to you.（对您之前的因素做一些简短的记录。）”符合语境。故选B。
【20题详解】
根据空前“Score the available choices against those factors, giving greater weight to those that are higher priority. （根据这些因素对可用的选择进行评分，对那些优先级更高的选项给予更大的权重。）”可知，评分有利于你做出决定，故D“You’ll end up with a score showing you the most favourable decision.（你最终会得到一个分数，显示你最有利的决定。）”符合语境。故选D。
第三部分语言运用(共三节, 满分40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。
One morning when an employee at a Costco store near Cleveland, Ohio, failed to show up for his scheduled shift at 5 a. m., ___21___ about their colleague, the manager, Jesse Orsborn, decided to reach out and make sure everything was okay.
In situations where someone might ___22___ for the early shift, they usually give them a friendly wake-up call, checking if they’re on their way. However, this ___23___ check-in took an unexpected turn. When the employee answered the call, his speech was ___24___ to understand, and the connection suddenly ___25___.
They started ___26___ several times, and each time, it became more ___27___ that something was seriously wrong. There was mumbling and groaning (呻吟), and they realised that it was evident that he was experiencing a medical ___28___.
As events unfolded, it was revealed that the ___29___ was in the midst of a stroke (中风).
Without wasting any time, the quick-thinking colleagues kept the man on the ____30____ while others dialed emergency services. Thanks to their timely actions, the man was quickly ____31____ to the hospital and, fortunately, later released. However, it was noted that he faces a ____32____ road to recovery.
The careful employees are being considered as ____33____ for their quick thinking and compassion, which ultimately saved the life of a fellow worker. They always ____34____ the strong sense of community within the Costco family. “We take care of our members. We take care of our employees. They mean the ____35____ to us.”
21.
A. concerned B. scared C. angry D. puzzled
22.
A. overwork B. oversleep C. overlook D. overview
23.
A. routine B. unusual C. sudden D. special
24.
A. hard B. vital C. eager D. simple
25.
A. appeared B. flew C. dropped D. came
26.
A. running B. calling C. crying D. asking
27.
A. strange B. crazy C. natural D. apparent
28.
A. examination B. miracle C. emergency D. accident
29.
A. co-worker B. stranger C. operator D. volunteer
30.
A. bed B. floor C. line D. ambulance
31.
A. left B. admitted C. removed D. transported
32.
A. bright B. tough C. short D. smooth
33.
A. heroes B. neighbors C. friends D. doctors
34.
A. discussed B. announced C. emphasized D. change
35.
A. fame B. award C. luck D. world
【答案】21. A 22. B 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. B 27. D 28. C 29. A 30. C 31. D 32. B 33. A 34. C 35. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。俄亥俄州克利夫兰附近的一家好市多商店的一名员工未能在早上5点准时上班，经理杰西·奥斯本决定联系他，结果发现这名员工在家里中风了，由于员工们的及时行动，这名男子很快被送往医院。这些细心的员工因其敏捷的思维和同情心而被视为英雄，这最终挽救了一名同事的生命。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：一天早上，俄亥俄州克利夫兰附近的一家好市多商店的一名员工未能在早上5点准时上班，由于担心他们的同事，经理杰西·奥斯本决定联系他，确保一切正常。A. concerned担忧的；B. scared害怕的；C. angry生气的；D. puzzled困惑的。根据“decided to reach out and make sure everything was okay”可知，此处是指担心同事。故选A。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：如果有人可能因为早班睡过头了，他们通常会友好地给他们打电话叫醒，看看他们是否在路上。A. overwork工作过度；B. oversleep睡过头；C. overlook忽视；D. overview概述。根据“they usually give them a friendly wake-up call”可知，此处是指如果有人可能因为早班睡过头了。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，这一例行检查出现了意想不到的转折。A. routine例行的；B. unusual不寻常的；C. sudden突然的；D. special特别的。根据前文“In situations where someone might ______ for the early shift, they usually give them a friendly wake-up call, checking if they’re on their way.”可知，此处是指这一例行检查。故选A。
【24题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：当该员工接听电话时，他讲话难以理解，连接突然中断。A. hard艰难的；B. vital重要的；C. eager渴望的；D. simple简单的。根据前文“took an unexpected turn”可知，此处是指他讲话难以理解。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当该员工接听电话时，他的讲话难以理解，连接突然中断。A. appeared出现；B. flew飞；C. dropped停止；D. came来。根据后文“several times(几次)”可知，此处是指连接突然中断。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们打了好几次电话，每一次都越来越明显，事情出了严重的问题。A. running跑；B. calling打电话；C. crying哭喊；D. asking询问。根据前文“and the connection suddenly dropped”可知，此处是指他们打了好几次电话。故选B。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：他们打了好几次电话，每一次都越来越明显，事情出了严重的问题。A. strange奇怪的；B. crazy疯狂的；C. natural自然的；D. apparent明显的。根据后文“There was mumbling and groaning(有人喃喃地呻吟)”可知，此处是指很明显事情出了严重的问题。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他喃喃自语，呻吟着，他们意识到他显然遇到了医疗紧急情况。A. examination考试；B. miracle奇迹；C. emergency紧急情况；D. accident事故。根据“There was mumbling and groaning”可知，此处是指他显然遇到了医疗紧急情况。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着事情的发展，人们发现这位同事中风了。A. co-worker同事；B. stranger陌生人；C. operator操作员；D. volunteer志愿者。根据前文“about their colleague”和“was in the midst of a stroke”可知，此处是指这位同事中风了。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在其他人拨打紧急服务电话的时候，头脑敏捷的同事们没有浪费任何时间，让这名男子保持在线。A. bed床；B. floor地板；C. line线；D. ambulance救护车。根据“while others dialed emergency services”可知，此处是指让这名男子保持在线。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：由于他们的及时行动，这名男子很快被送往医院，幸运的是，他后来出院了。A. left离开；B. admitted录取；C. removed去除；D. transported运送。根据“to the hospital”可知，此处是指这名男子很快被送往医院。故选D。
【32题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然而，有人指出，他面临着一条艰难的康复之路。A. bright光明的；B. tough艰难的；C. short短的；D. smooth光滑的。根据“and, fortunately, later released”和however可知，此处是指他面临着一条艰难的康复之路。故选B。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些细心的员工因其敏捷的思维和同情心而被视为英雄，这最终挽救了一名同事的生命。A. heroes英雄；B. neighbors邻居；C. friends朋友；D. doctors医生。根据“for their quick thinking and compassion, which ultimately saved the life of a fellow worker”可知，此处是指被视为英雄。故选A。
【34题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们总是强调好市多大家庭中强烈的社区意识。A. discussed讨论；B. announced宣布；C. emphasized强调；D. change改变。根据后文“We take care of our members. We take care of our employees.(我们照顾我们的成员。我们照顾我们的员工。)”可知，此处是指强调好市多大家庭中强烈的社区意识。故选C。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们是我们的全部。A. fame名誉；B. award奖励；C. luck运气；D. world世界。根据前文“We take care of our members. We take care of our employees.”可知，此处是指他们是全部。故选D。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1. 5分, 满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
China is the hometown of tea. China has all kinds of tea products, the main ____36____ (variety) are green tea, black tea, Oolong tea, scented tea, white tea, yellow tea and dark tea. Tea is China’s national drink. Chinese believe that drinking tea is ____37____ (benefit) to health.
According to one of Chinese legends, the tea ____38____ (discover) some 5, 000 years ago by Shennong Shi, whose name literally means Divine Farmer. Shennong Shi tasted hundreds of plants and got ____39____ (poison). He found tea can relieve the toxin in the body. Afterwards the custom of drinking tea was passed down ____40____ generation to another.
China is a country with a time-honored civilization and a land of ceremony and decorum (礼仪). Whenever guests visit, it is necessary ____41____ (make) and serve them with tea. Generally ____42____ younger generation always shows its respect to the older generation by offering a cup of tea. At the traditional Chinese marriage ceremony, both the bride and groom (新娘新郎) serve ____43____ (they) parents with tea.
Chinese tea culture refers to the methods of preparation of tea, the equipment used to make tea and the occasions in ____44____ tea is consumed in China.
When taking tea, the taster should also be able to savor (品尝) tea ____45____ (careful). Attention is also paid to environment, atmosphere, music, infusing (注入) techniques and interpersonal relationships.
【答案】36. varieties
37. beneficial
38. was discovered
39. poisoned
40. from 41. to make
42. the 43. their
44. which 45. carefully
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。中国的茶文化博大精深，源远流长，文章对此进行了详细介绍。
【36题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：中国有各种各样的茶叶产品，主要品种有绿茶、红茶、乌龙茶、花茶、白茶、黄茶和黑茶。variety意为“种类”，为可数名词，根据“green tea, black tea, Oolong tea, scented tea, white tea, yellow tea and dark tea”可知，此处应用名词的复数形式。故填varieties。
【37题详解】
考查形容词。句意：中国人相信喝茶有益健康。be beneficial to意为“对……有益”，此处应用形容词beneficial表示“有益的”作表语。故填beneficial。
【38题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：根据中国的一个传说，这种茶是大约5000年前由神农氏发现的，他的名字字面意思是神圣的农民。根据“some 5, 000 years ago”可知，句子应用一般过去时。根据“by Shennong Shi”以及句意可知，此处应用被动语态，主语是the tea，be动词使用was。故填was discovered。
【39题详解】
考查形容词。句意：神农氏尝了几百株植物，中毒了。根据后文“He found tea can relieve the toxin in the body.(他发现茶可以排毒)”可知，此处是指神农氏中毒了，所以应用形容词poisoned表示“中毒的”作表语。故填poisoned。
【40题详解】
考查介词。句意：后来，饮茶的习俗代代相传。from generation to another意为“代代相传”，为固定搭配，所以此处应用介词from。故填from。
【41题详解】
考查动词不定式。句意：每当客人来访时，泡茶来招待他们必要的。此处it作形式主语，空处应用动词不定式作真正的主语。故填to make。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：一般来说，年轻的一代总是通过提供一杯茶来表示对老一辈的尊重。根据“the older generation”可知，此处应用the younger generation表示“年轻一代”，所以空处应用定冠词the。故填the。
【43题详解】
考查代词。句意：在传统中国婚礼上，新娘和新郎都要向父母敬茶。根据“both the bride and groom”和parents可知，此处是指他们的父母，所以应用形容词性物主代词their表示“他们的”。故填their。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：中国茶文化是指在中国泡茶的方法、泡茶的设备和喝茶的场合。在定语从句中缺少介词in的宾语，且先行词为occasions，所以应用关系代词which。故填which。
【45题详解】
考查副词。句意：品茶时，品茶者也要能细细品茶。根据“the taster should also be able to savor tea”可知，此处是指细细品茶，所以应用副词carefully表示“仔细地”作状语。故填carefully。
第三节(共10小题;每小题1分, 满分10分)
根据汉语提示写出所需单词的适当形式, 并将该单词填写在答题卡上。
46. It’s an honour for China’s ________ (科学的)research to be spread around the world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】scientific
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：中国的科学研究在世界各地传播是一种荣誉。分析句子可知，设空处在句中修饰名词research，“科学的”表达为形容词scientific，作定语。故填scientific。
47. If you want to change your routine, just say aloud and the home system will ________ (服从). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】obey
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：如果你想改变你的习惯，只要大声说出来，家庭系统就会服从。表示“服从”应用动词obey，will后动词应用原形形式，构成一般将来时。故填obey。
48. There is an incredible theme park that will ________ (吸引)to you. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】appeal
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：有一个令人难以置信的主题公园将吸引您。will后接动词原形，有吸引力为“appeal”；appeal to“吸引”是固定短语。故填appeal。
49. When I saw the panic in his eyes, somehow, I ________ (犹豫). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】hesitated
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：当我看到他眼中的恐慌时，不知怎么的，我犹豫了。根据汉语提示可知应用动词hesitate，结合上文saw可知为一般过去时。故填hesitated。
50. As a graduate ________ (助理), Qian helped conduct important research into rocket propulsion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】assistant
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：作为研究生助理，钱帮助进行了火箭推进的重要研究。根据汉语提示可知应填名词assistant，作宾语，不定冠词提示用单数。故填assistant。
51. My ________ (野心；抱负) is to set up a business in China after graduation. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】ambition
【解析】
【详解】考查名词及单复数形式。句意：我的志向是毕业后在中国创业。根据句子结构可知此处是句子主语部分应使用名词。根据汉语提示“野心”以及空格后的系动词is可知主语应使用单数形式，故填ambition。
52. Not only does it build up my body, but also________ (增强) my willpower. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】strengthens
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：它不仅锻炼了我的身体，还增强了我的意志力。根据汉语提示可知应用动词strengthen，主语是it是第三人称单数，且陈述一般性事实，谓语动词用单数形式。故填strengthens。
53. The ________ (理想的) diet is a balanced one, without too much or too little. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】ideal
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：理想的饮食是均衡的，不要太多也不要太少。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词ideal，作定语修饰名词diet。故填ideal。
54. They visited an island that had wonderful shops selling________ (工艺品) and antiques. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】crafts
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：他们参观了一个岛上，那里有卖工艺品和古董的好商店。根据汉语提示可知应用名词craft，作宾语，根据后文antiques可知为复数。故填crafts。
55. Doing the Heimlich manoeuvre is quick, ________ (实用的), and easy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】practical
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：海姆利克急救法快速、实用、简单。根据汉语提示可知应用形容词practical，作表语。故填practical。
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
56. 你校英文报正举办以“Learning through Traveling”为主题的英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1.行程与见闻;
2.感受与收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Learning through, Traveling
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【答案】范文
Learning through, Traveling
Traveling has the unique ability to broaden our horizons and deepen our understanding of the world, allowing us to experience new cultures, perspectives, and ways of life.
I recently visited the captivating city of Beijing, the heart of China’s rich history and culture. From the Forbidden City to the bustling hutongs, not only did I experience a tapestry of sights, sounds, and traditions, but I was struck by the hospitality and warmth of the local people. Their culture, with its emphasis on family, community, and tradition, taught me valuable lessons about the importance of roots and heritage.
This trip taught me that traveling is not just about seeing new places, but also about learning new ways of thinking and understanding. It opens our eyes to the beauty of diversity and allows us to embrace the world with a more open mind.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生以“Learning through Traveling”为题目写一篇短文投稿。
【详解】1.词汇积累
观点：perspective→viewpoint
方式：way→approach
拥抱：embrace→hug
当地的：local→native
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：I recently visited the captivating city of Beijing, the heart of China’s rich history and culture.
拓展句：I recently visited the captivating city of Beijing, which is the heart of China’s rich history and culture.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Traveling has the unique ability to broaden our horizons and deepen our understanding of the world, allowing us to experience new cultures, perspectives, and ways of life. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] From the Forbidden City to the bustling hutongs, not only did I experience a tapestry of sights, sounds, and traditions, but I was struck by the hospitality and warmth of the local people. (运用了倒装句)
第二节(满分25分)
57. 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。
Elsie watched her older brothers, Edward and Samuel, who were smiling while they held their spelling bee awards and stood at the front of the one-room schoolhouse.
The pale winter sun came through the window and washed the room in a soft light. Heat came from the wood-burning warming stove, and the little wooden schoolhouse was comfortable and warm despite the December weather.
The students could hear the rushing sound of the nearby stream flowing over the rocks. The air smelled salty from the sea, mixed with a sweet smell of fir trees.
Elsie smiled and clapped her hands with the other six students, but inside she felt a strange sadness. Every time she tried to be as good as Edward and Samuel she did not succeed.
She reached down to touch the ears of her puppy dog, Bear. He rewarded her with a stare of love, eyes shining against his thick dark fur.
“What is wrong with me ” her twelve-year-old heart asked her. She knew she was no longer a child. But she was not quite an adult either. Part of her felt and thought with childish ways. But she could tell another part of her mind was more like an adult.
“Congratulations, Edward and Samuel,” Jeanie, her teacher said. “You have been equally matched for the spelling bee champions.” “Those were difficult words. You both deserve to win.”
“When am I going to win something ” she thought. “Why is it always them ”
She felt small, forgotten and alone while the other kids went up to congratulate Edward, age 15, and Samuel, age 17.
She thought about her efforts to try to catch up to Edward and Samuel. Elsie wondered if she would ever be able to do what they did, and have her parents proud of her, too.
“Reading time,” said Jeanie. Elsie thought about the way her teacher taught the group, each person reading out loud for practice.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Jeanie saw Elsie looking low in spirits and knew Elsie was a sensitive child.
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Paragraph 2:
Another Spelling Bee competition was coming and Elsie decided to try out for it.
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【答案】Paragraph 1：
Jeanie saw Elsie looking low in spirit and knew Elsie was a sensitive child. She always noticed the quiet girl sitting in the corner, watching her brothers with a mixture of admiration and envy. Jeanie approached Elsie and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. “Elsie, you are a bright girl with so much potential,” she said gently, “Do not be so hard on yourself. Each person has their own path in life.” Elsie looked up at Jeanie, tears in her eyes. She appreciated the teacher’s kindness and understanding, knowing that she was not alone in her feelings of inadequacy.
Paragraph 2：
Another Spelling Bee competition was coming and Elsie decided to try out for it. She had practiced hard and was determined to show everyone what she could do. As she stood in front of the class, microphone in hand, she focused on the words the judge gave her. With a deep breath, she spelled them correctly. The class applauded, and the judge smiled in approval. Elsie smiled, feeling a sense of accomplishment unlike any other. She had proven to herself that she was capable of more than she ever imagined. It didn’t matter if she won or lost; what mattered was that she had taken a step forward and shown her true self.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了Elsie想要像哥哥Edward和Samuel一样优秀，但是不成功。当其他孩子走上前去祝贺15岁的Edward和17岁的Samuel比赛表现优秀时，她感到自己渺小、被遗忘和孤独。老师Jeanie注意到了她情绪低落，于是鼓励了她，最终Elsie也在拼字比赛中取得了良好的成绩。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“Jeanie看到Elsie情绪低落，知道埃尔西是个敏感的孩子。”可知，第一段可描写老师鼓励Elsie，Elsie感激老师。
②由第二段首句内容“另一场拼字比赛即将到来，Elsie决定去参加。”可知，第二段可描写Elsie参加比赛的过程以及Elsie的比赛表现。
2.续写线索：Jeanie注意到Elsie情绪低落——鼓励Elsie——Elsie感谢——Elsie参加比赛——Elsie表现优秀——Elsie感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①靠近：approach/get close to
②放：place/lay aside
③集中：focus on/concentrate on
情绪类
①嫉妒：envy/jealousness
②感激某事：appreciate sth./be grateful for sth.
【点睛】[高分句型1] She appreciated the teacher’s kindness and understanding, knowing that she was not alone in her feelings of inadequacy. (运用了现在分词作状语和that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2] She had practiced hard and was determined to show everyone what she could do. (运用了what引导宾语从句)
听力答案：1—5 ABCB 6—10 ACBAC 11—15 AABCA 16—20 ACBCA2023—2024学年高二上学期教学质量检测
英语试题
注意事项：
1.本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分, 考试时间120分钟。
2.答题前, 考生务必将姓名、班级等个人信息填写在答题卡指定位置。
3.考生作答时, 请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后, 用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑;非选择题请用直径0. 5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答。超出答题区域书写的答案无效, 在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
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. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In the library, B. In the bookstore. C. At Alice’s place
2. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Have a snowball fight with her. B. Build a snowman. C. Drink some tea.
3. What does the man agree to do
A. Talk to the neighbors.
B. Decorate the apartment.
C. Wander around with the woman.
4. Which subject does the man teach
A. Music. B. Chemistry. C. Math.
5. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. The man’s room. B. The woman’s brother. C. New chairs
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。听每段对话或独白前, 你将有时间阅读各个小题, 每小题5秒钟;听完后,各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话, 回答第6和第7两个小题。
6. What did the woman ask the man to buy
A. Some flour. B. Some flowers. C. Some noodles
7. What are the speakers going to do next
A. Go to a supermarket. B. Cook a meal. C. Dine out.
听下面一段对话, 回答第8至第10 题。
8. What does the woman say about Bally’s Gym
A. It charges low fees.
B. Its location is good for her.
C. She goes there once a week.
9. How long does the woman exercise in Bally’s Gym each time
A. One and a half hours. B. An hour C. Half an hour.
10. What does the man intend to do next
A. Contact the woman’s trainer.
B. Sign up for a gym.
C. Have a drink
听下面一段对话, 回答第11至第13题。
11. What does the man attach importance to
A. Eating a nutritious breakfast.
B. Losing weight healthily.
C. Getting up early.
12. What is the woman’s complaint about the man
A. He always stays up late.
B. He often loses concentration.
C. He frequently works overtime.
13. How does the man sound in the end
A. Humorous. B. Ashamed. C. Annoyed.
听下面一段对话, 回答第14至第17题。
14. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Classmates. B. Teacher and student. C. Fellow workers.
15 What kind of job might the man think is the coolest
A. Traveling and working in a spacecraft.
B. Operating and controlling a plane.
C. Advising people about the law.
16. How does the woman feel about environmental scientists’ work
A. They’re meaningful. B. They’re adventurous. C. They’re interesting.
17. What do the speakers decide to do
A. Improve their public speaking skills.
B. List all potential career paths.
C. Arrange a contest.
听下面一段独白, 回答第18至第20题。
18. Who is Rene Smith
A. The leader of a science center.
B. The founder of a website.
C. A teacher of a university.
19. What do we know about Science Kids
A. It only provided resources for parents at first.
B. It attracts 400, 000 visitors each month.
C. It has been around for over 15 years.
20. Why does the speaker give the talk
A. To recommend a study platform.
B. To discuss an education issue.
C To introduce a scientist.
第二部分阅读(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(共15小题;每小题2分,满分30分)
阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Westminster is a day school in America for grades pre-first through 12, committed to creating an educational experience where bright, curious, motivated students can grow into leaders of responsibility.
JanTerm is an intensive, three-week course of study allowing upper grade students to focus on a single topic in great depth and at a faster pace. This learning experience offers unique, cross-disciplinary experiences in the classroom as well as off-campus field trips and opportunities for overnight travel.
In January 2023, 819 students chose from 43 courses including Food Chemistry &Global Perspectives, Sports Medicine, Storytelling Through Filmmaking, Literature &Ecology of Fly Fishing, Disaster Management, Innovations in Vehicle Design, and other options combining experiential learning across a variety of disciplines.
Each course participated in field trips as part of their curriculum, some within the Atlanta area and others throughout the United States and beyond. Altogether, students took more than 200 field trips to places like Florida’s coastal regions to study biodiversity, the Coca-Cola headquarters, and Broadway in New York City. Students met with famous leaders of Atlanta’s business and experts in a variety of fields. International JanTerm courses took students to countries like Czech Republic and Poland to learn about the Jewish experience from ancient times to present, and England to explore the country’s shifting landscapes. In addition, nearly 100 speakers presented to classes.
1. What is one feature of JanTerm
A. It has over 200 classes. B. It is a topic-focused course.
C. It organises a three-day trip. D. It allows all students to attend.
2. What do field trips provide for students
A. Full scholarship. B. Job opportunities.
C. Academic credits. D. Learning resources.
3. Where is the text probably taken from
A. A business magazine. B. A book review.
C. An entertainment column. D. An educational website.
B
Nathan Smith is captain of Port Vale FC, and Tom Conlon has just signed for Oldham Athletic of the National League. These two football players, both 27, feel they have a responsibility to pass on lessons they learnt to the next generation.
They founded the Pro Level coaching school in 2021, offering free weekly classes at Keele University, in Staffordshire. To keep the academy run well, they then launched a charity to help children from all backgrounds and abilities get the most from the sport. They see the charity as an “antidote” to the football system, which has been heavily criticised for putting too much pressure on youngsters before many of them are thrown away. Although Nathan and Tom work with the abandoned players, trying to rebuild their confidence and love of the game, they stress that ability is not a criterion for attending the training.
They will provide some vital life lessons along the way, helping young people to overcome their shyness and become better communicators, and also support young players who have been rejected by professional clubs at an early age and feel football has little to offer them.
Tom said, “The sort of coaching shouldn’t just be for those who long to be the stars of the future-all children can benefit from the tactical (战术的), fitness and mentality work we do. Childhood has become increasingly challenging. We are looking to provide a place for all children to feel proud of who they are.”
“I want to offer them the same experience that’s helped shape the person I am now. And we see the children that we are coaching overcome their shyness and lack of confidence. You can see them growing as young people, developing relationship, becoming better communicators and socializing with others, “added Nathan.
Emily Cherry, director of the charity, said, “I’ve seen the boys coach and the difference it makes to the children. The kids benefit massively, and not just in terms of soccer skills.”
4. Why did Tom Conlon and Nathan Smith found the coaching school
A. To raise money for children. B. To hunt for professional coaches.
C. To train excellent football players. D. To transform children through football.
5. Which is the closest in meaning to “antidote” in paragraph 2
A. Solution. B. Addition. C. Organisation. D. Shelter
6. What does children need most according to the text
A. Soccer skills. B. Free coaching C. Life skills. D. Physical fitness.
7. What does Emily Cherry think of the coaching school
A. It becomes a hit. B. It needs to be improved.
C. It makes much profit. D. It makes much difference.
C
With the emergence (出现) of intelligent transportation systems and the internet of things, the world is entering the next stage of movement — smart transportation.
In recent years, Chinese technology companies have worked hard to speed up the commercial use of robotaxis. In March, Beijing gave autonomous driving permits to tech giant Baidu and self-driving startup Pony.ai to run fully driverless robotaxis on open roads. In June, Baidu carried out its driverless ride-hailing (叫车) service in Shenzhen, Guangdong. Its Apollo Go robotaxis have been put into use across an area of 188 square kilometers in Shenzhen from 7 am to 10 pm daily.
Passengers can download apps like Apollo Go or Baidu Map to their smartphones, and tell the app where they are and where they want to go. Then, a car will appear. With sensors and cameras placed all over the car, a computer takes full control of the drive. A screen on the back seats shows how the robotaxi’s software looks at the space around the car to see other cars, humans, bikes, and anything else that might get in its way.
“The robotaxi goes at about the same speed, providing a good driving experience,” a user posted on Xiaohongshu. As of the first quarter of 2023, the user satisfaction rating for the Apollo Go app has reached 4.9 out of 5, with the latest data showing that 97.12 percent of the reviews are five-star ratings.
Meanwhile, drivers in the city can also enjoy the conveniences of smart transportation. In Guiyang, Guizhou, at some smart parking lots, drivers only need to park their cars at an induction (感应) line. A smart system can put the vehicles into a specific area. When drivers want to get back their cars, they make a request on the terminal (终端的) device and the car will come out of the parking lot by itself in about one minute.
All in all, smart transportation uses new technologies to make moving around a city easier and safer.
8. What do we know from paragraph 2
A. Baidu competes fiercely against Pony.
B. Robotaxis begin to run in some cities in China.
C. Robotaxis can run on open roads without driving permits.
D. Tech companies do little research on smart transportation.
9. What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A. How to work robotaxis. B. Why to use smartphones.
C. Where to download apps. D. Who to control computers.
10. What is the purpose of listing the numbers in paragraph 4
A. To compare speed ratings.
B. To show the users’ satisfaction.
C. To check the safety of robotaxis.
D. To introduce a driving experience,
11. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Robotaxis: A New Development
B. Smart transportation: A Better Life
C. Giant Baidu: A Leader in Technology
D. Tech companies: Hope for the Future
D
Some are concerned that AI tools are turning language learning into a weakening pursuit. More and more people are using simple, free tools, not only to decode text but also to speak. With these apps’ conversation mode, you talk into a phone and a spoken translation is heard moments later; the app can also listen for another language and produce a translation in yours.
Others are less worried. Most people do not move abroad or have the kind of on-going contact with a foreign culture that requires them to put in the work to become fluent. Nor do most people learn languages for the purpose of humanising themselves or training their brains. On their holiday, they just want a beer and the spaghetti without incident.
Douglas Hofstadter, an expert in many languages, has argued that something profound (深刻的) will disappear when people talk through machines. He describes giving a broken, difficult speech in Chinese, which required a lot of work but offered a sense of satisfaction at the end.
As AI translation becomes an even more popular labor-saving tool, people can be divided into two groups. There will be those who want to stretch their minds, expose themselves to other cultures or force their thinking into new pathways. This group will still take on language study, often aided by technology. Others will look at learning a new language with a mix of admiration and puzzlement, as they might with extreme endurance (耐力) sports: “Good for you, if that’s your thing, but a bit painful for my taste.”
But a focus on the learner alone misses the fundamentally social nature of language. It is a bit like analysing the benefits of close relationships to heart-health but overlooking the inherent (固有的) value of those bonds themselves. When you try to ask directions in broken Japanese or ruin a joke in broken German, you are making direct contact with someone. And when you speak a language well enough to tell a story with perfect timing or put delicate differences on an argument, that connection is more profound still. The best relationships do not require a medium.
12. What is the first two paragraphs mainly about
A. Communicating through apps is simple.
B. Apps provide a one-way interactive process.
C. Using apps becomes more and more popular.
D. AI tools weaken the needs of language learning.
13. What is Douglas’ attitude to language learning
A. Favorable. B. Objective. C. Doubtful. D. Unclear
14. What do we know about the second group mentioned in paragraph 4
A. They are keen on foreign culture.
B. They long to join in endurance sports.
C. They find Al tools too complex to operate.
D. They lack the motivation to learn language.
15. How does the author highlight his argument in the last paragraph
A. By providing examples. B. By explaining concepts.
C By stating reasons. D. By offering advice.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2分, 满分10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。
How to deal with decision paralysis (瘫痪)
If you’ve ever gone online to order something during a work break-let’s say a new electric toothbrush-expecting it to be fairly easy, but instead you found yourself overwhelmed by the huge number of choices available, you’ve experienced decision paralysis.
You’re shocked that there are so many factors to consider; not only the basics, such as price and delivery time, but there are many other factors like battery duration, warning lights for too much pressure and even fancy apps. _____16_____
This is just one example of decision paralysis-when the huge number of choices and the difficulty of weighing the supermarket up-leads you to freeze. It used to be thought that increased choice could only be a good thing for consumers and they would welcome it, but actually it can bring the opposite effect and cause people to walk away. _____17_____ Perhaps you only have two or three choices, but the risk of making the wrong decision can be paralysing, such as choosing between university places and job offers.
_____18_____ One is to recognise that there is rarely any such thing as the perfect decision. Another is to acknowledge that not making a decision is actually a decision-so don’t kid yourself that endlessly procrastinating(拖延)is the easy solution.
If you’re willing to put in the effort, a practical approach is to reduce the mental complexity involved in a decision by doing a little research. _____19_____ In the case of the toothbrush, this might be price first and then battery duration; in the case of choosing a university it might be fame first, then friends who are also planning to study there, and lastly the distance to home. Score the available choices against those factors, giving greater weight to those that are higher priority. _____20_____
A. You could always make a random choice.
B. Make some brief notes about the prior factors to you.
C. There are various ways to overcome decision paralysis.
D. You’ll end up with a score showing you the most favourable decision.
E. The clock is ticking on your break and it’s impossible to make a decision.
F. This is all that you’ll miss out on once you choose to go down a particular path.
G. In other life situations, it might be the weight of the decision that bears down on you.
第三部分语言运用(共三节, 满分40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。
One morning when an employee at a Costco store near Cleveland, Ohio, failed to show up for his scheduled shift at 5 a. m., ___21___ about their colleague, the manager, Jesse Orsborn, decided to reach out and make sure everything was okay.
In situations where someone might ___22___ for the early shift, they usually give them a friendly wake-up call, checking if they’re on their way. However, this ___23___ check-in took an unexpected turn. When the employee answered the call, his speech was ___24___ to understand, and the connection suddenly ___25___.
They started ___26___ several times, and each time, it became more ___27___ that something was seriously wrong. There was mumbling and groaning (呻吟), and they realised that it was evident that he was experiencing a medical ___28___.
As events unfolded, it was revealed that the ___29___ was in the midst of a stroke (中风).
Without wasting any time, the quick-thinking colleagues kept the man on the ____30____ while others dialed emergency services. Thanks to their timely actions, the man was quickly ____31____ to the hospital and, fortunately, later released. However, it was noted that he faces a ____32____ road to recovery.
The careful employees are being considered as ____33____ for their quick thinking and compassion, which ultimately saved the life of a fellow worker. They always ____34____ the strong sense of community within the Costco family. “We take care of our members. We take care of our employees. They mean the ____35____ to us.”
21.
A concerned B. scared C. angry D. puzzled
22.
A. overwork B. oversleep C. overlook D. overview
23.
A. routine B. unusual C. sudden D. special
24.
A. hard B. vital C. eager D. simple
25.
A. appeared B. flew C. dropped D. came
26.
A. running B. calling C. crying D. asking
27.
A. strange B. crazy C. natural D. apparent
28.
A. examination B. miracle C. emergency D. accident
29.
A. co-worker B. stranger C. operator D. volunteer
30.
A. bed B. floor C. line D. ambulance
31.
A. left B. admitted C. removed D. transported
32.
A. bright B. tough C. short D. smooth
33.
A. heroes B. neighbors C. friends D. doctors
34.
A. discussed B. announced C. emphasized D. change
35.
A. fame B. award C. luck D. world
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。
China is the hometown of tea. China has all kinds of tea products, the main ____36____ (variety) are green tea, black tea, Oolong tea, scented tea, white tea, yellow tea and dark tea. Tea is China’s national drink. Chinese believe that drinking tea is ____37____ (benefit) to health.
According to one of Chinese legends, the tea ____38____ (discover) some 5, 000 years ago by Shennong Shi, whose name literally means Divine Farmer. Shennong Shi tasted hundreds of plants and got ____39____ (poison). He found tea can relieve the toxin in the body. Afterwards the custom of drinking tea was passed down ____40____ generation to another.
China is a country with a time-honored civilization and a land of ceremony and decorum (礼仪). Whenever guests visit, it is necessary ____41____ (make) and serve them with tea. Generally ____42____ younger generation always shows its respect to the older generation by offering a cup of tea. At the traditional Chinese marriage ceremony, both the bride and groom (新娘新郎) serve ____43____ (they) parents with tea.
Chinese tea culture refers to the methods of preparation of tea, the equipment used to make tea and the occasions in ____44____ tea is consumed in China.
When taking tea, the taster should also be able to savor (品尝) tea ____45____ (careful). Attention is also paid to environment, atmosphere, music, infusing (注入) techniques and interpersonal relationships.
第三节(共10小题;每小题1分, 满分10分)
根据汉语提示写出所需单词的适当形式, 并将该单词填写在答题卡上。
46. It’s an honour for China’s ________ (科学的)research to be spread around the world. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
47. If you want to change your routine, just say aloud and the home system will ________ (服从). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
48. There is an incredible theme park that will ________ (吸引)to you. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
49. When I saw the panic in his eyes, somehow, I ________ (犹豫). (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
50. As a graduate ________ (助理), Qian helped conduct important research into rocket propulsion. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
51. My ________ (野心；抱负) is to set up a business in China after graduation. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
52. Not only does it build up my body, but also________ (增强) my willpower. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
53. The ________ (理想的) diet is a balanced one, without too much or too little. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
54. They visited an island that had wonderful shops selling________ (工艺品) and antiques. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
55. Doing the Heimlich manoeuvre is quick, ________ (实用的), and easy. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
第四部分写作(共两节, 满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
56. 你校英文报正举办以“Learning through Traveling”为主题的英语征文比赛，请你写一篇短文投稿。内容包括：
1.行程与见闻;
2.感受与收获。
注意：
1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Learning through, Traveling
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第二节(满分25分)
57. 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。
Elsie watched her older brothers, Edward and Samuel, who were smiling while they held their spelling bee awards and stood at the front of the one-room schoolhouse.
The pale winter sun came through the window and washed the room in a soft light. Heat came from the wood-burning warming stove, and the little wooden schoolhouse was comfortable and warm despite the December weather.
The students could hear the rushing sound of the nearby stream flowing over the rocks. The air smelled salty from the sea, mixed with a sweet smell of fir trees.
Elsie smiled and clapped her hands with the other six students, but inside she felt a strange sadness. Every time she tried to be as good as Edward and Samuel she did not succeed.
She reached down to touch the ears of her puppy dog, Bear. He rewarded her with a stare of love, eyes shining against his thick dark fur.
“What is wrong with me ” her twelve-year-old heart asked her. She knew she was no longer a child. But she was not quite an adult either. Part of her felt and thought with childish ways. But she could tell another part of her mind was more like an adult.
“Congratulations, Edward and Samuel,” Jeanie, her teacher said. “You have been equally matched for the spelling bee champions.” “Those were difficult words. You both deserve to win.”
“When am I going to win something ” she thought. “Why is it always them ”
She felt small forgotten and alone while the other kids went up to congratulate Edward, age 15, and Samuel, age 17.
She thought about her efforts to try to catch up to Edward and Samuel. Elsie wondered if she would ever be able to do what they did, and have her parents proud of her, too.
“Reading time,” said Jeanie. Elsie thought about the way her teacher taught the group, each person reading out loud for practice.
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Paragraph 1:
Jeanie saw Elsie looking low in spirits and knew Elsie was a sensitive child.
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Paragraph 2:
Another Spelling Bee competition was coming and Elsie decided to try out for it.
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听力答案：1—5 ABCB 6—10 ACBAC 11—15 AABCA 16—20 ACBCA
