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普通中学2023-2024学年度第一学期期末监测试卷
高二英语
2024.1
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分90分。加上口试分10分，本次考试满分100分。考试时长为120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、座位号用钢笔填写在答题卡上。
2. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
3. 每题限选一个答案，多选不给分。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分10分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Wear gloves. B. Move around more. C. Stop taking the medicine.
2. What are the speakers short of
A. Eggs. B. Vegetables. C. Cooking oil.
3. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Go for a walk with him. B. Give him directions. C. Lend him her phone.
4. What is the weather probably like today
A. Hot. B. Cold. C. Wet.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a restaurant. B. At a theater. C. At home.
第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman want to join a club
A. To kill time. B. To make friends. C. To find a new job.
7. Which club is the man in
A. The Basketball Club. B. The Theatre Club. C. The Chess Club.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Family members. C. Driver and passenger.
9. Where does the man plan to stay in Paris
A. In a hotel. B. In an apartment. C. In a relative’s house.
10. What time is it now
A About 9:15 a.m. B. About 9:30 a.m. C. About 10:00 a.m.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the girl hope the man do
A. Check her bike’s wheels. B. Raise her bike’s seat. C. Oil her bike’s chain.
12. How does the girl currently get to school
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
13. How does the girl feel about riding a bike to school
A. Confident. B. Nervous. C. Bored.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Writing a business email. B. Looking for a new job. C. Setting up a company
15. What does the man ask Lydia for
A. Information about bank accounts.
B. A recommendation letter.
C. Some advice on work.
16. Why does the man choose to stop working with the customers
A. They give him a low pay.
B. They don’t pay him on time.
C. They aren’t nice to work for.
17. What will the man probably do next
A. Quit his job right away.
B. Talk with his boss directly.
C. Communicate with his customers.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What was the main reason for the speaker’s visit to Milan
A. To shop. B. To study. C. To go sightseeing.
19. Which country is the speaker from
A. China. B. Italy. C. France.
20. What challenge did the speaker meet in Milan
A. Learning several difficult languages.
B. Getting used to cultural differences.
C. Communicating with people from his country.
第二部分 阅读理解（共4篇，15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
第一节 阅读下面短文，从21—32小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能完成所给句子或回答所提问题的最佳选项，并在答题卡内将相应的大写字母涂黑。
A
No matter what your holiday wish is, you’ll find a home here in the Charleston area.
The Spectator Hotel — Holiday Cheers with Spectator Spirit
Toast to the good life at The Spectator Hotel, a favorite place during the holidays. All things are festive and bright this season. Enjoy a holiday cocktail carefully made by our award-winning mixologist (调酒师), a nightly $10 credit (积分) to The Bar, and a his & hers set from Brackish — one Gatsby bow tie and one pair of Delores Stud Earrings.
The Restoration Hotel — Spread Cheer Christmas Tree Package
The Spread Holiday Cheer Package includes a decorated tree in room along with a souvenir, Charleston book and holiday cookies. Dreidels, menorahs, and other items are available upon request.
Wild Dunes Resort — Sleigh (滑雪橇) the Holidays
Sleigh the holiday season with a getaway to Wild Dunes Resort! Make your Charleston holiday memorable with our exclusive offer (独家优惠), a fantastic getaway to Charleston’s island resort and receive the following inclusions: accommodations for two nights, two seasonal welcome cocktails at Coastal Provisions, Oyster Catcher, or Sippin’ Santa (only available in December), and $50 resort credit.
The Tides at Folly Beach — Light Up the Holidays
Unwrap the gift of pure holiday magic with our Light Up the Holidays package. Embrace the spirit of the season as you experience the charming Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park, a beloved annual tradition. Sip and enjoy the delights of the holidays with two insulated tumblers (水杯) perfect for enjoying steaming hot chocolate on cold nights. Our thoughtful package also includes a souvenir and a sweet treat, filling your getaway with memories to cherish.
1. What is served in both The Spectator Hotel and Wild Dunes Resort
A. Earrings. B. Cookies. C. Cocktails. D. Chocolate.
2. Where will you taste steaming hot chocolate
A. The Spectator Hotel. B. The Restoration Hotel.
C. Wild Dunes Resort. D. The Tides at Folly Beach.
3. How often is the Holiday Festival of Lights held
A. Yearly. B. Weekly. C. Monthly D. Daily.
4. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A storybook. B. A travel guide.
C. A health magazine. D. A sports website.
【答案】1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是应用文。文章介绍了查尔斯顿地区的几家酒店及其提供的节日套餐和特色活动，旨在吸引游客在节假日期间入住这些酒店，享受独特的庆祝体验。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题The Spectator Hotel下的“Enjoy a holiday cocktail carefully made by our award-winning mixologist (调酒师), a nightly $10 credit (积分) to The Bar, and a his & hers set from Brackish—one Gatsby bow tie and one pair of Delores Stud Earrings.(品尝由我们屡获殊荣的调酒师精心调制的节日鸡尾酒，每晚享有10美元的酒吧积分，以及来自Brackish的他与她套装——一款盖茨比领结和一对Delores耳钉)”以及小标题Wild Dunes Resort下的“Make your Charleston holiday memorable with our exclusive offer (独家优惠), a fantastic getaway to Charleston’s island resort and receive the following inclusions: accommodations for two nights, two seasonal welcome cocktails at Coastal Provisions, Oyster Catcher, or Sippin’ Santa (only available in December), and $50 resort credit.(凭借我们的独家优惠，让您的查尔斯顿假期变得难忘，这是一次前往查尔斯顿海岛度假村的美妙之旅，并包括以下内容：两晚住宿、在Coastal Provisions、Oyster Catcher或Sippin’ Santa（仅限12月）享用两杯季节性欢迎鸡尾酒，以及50美元的度假村积分)”可知，在The Spectator Hotel和Wild Dunes Resort都提供鸡尾酒。故选C项。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题The Tides at Folly Beach下的“Sip and enjoy the delights of the holidays with two insulated tumblers (水杯) perfect for enjoying steaming hot chocolate on cold nights.(用两个隔热杯啜饮，尽情享受节日的乐趣，这非常适合在寒冷的夜晚享用热气腾腾的热巧克力)”可知，游客可以在The Tides at Folly Beach品尝热气腾腾的巧克力。故选D项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据小标题The Tides at Folly Beach — Light Up the Holidays下的“Embrace the spirit of the season as you experience the charming Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park, a beloved annual tradition.(在詹姆斯岛县公园迷人的“灯光假期狂欢节”中感受节日的气氛，这是一项备受喜爱的年度传统)”可知，the Holiday Festival of Lights是每年举办一次。故选A项。
【4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“No matter what your holiday wish is, you’ll find a home here in the Charleston area.(无论您的节日愿望是什么，您都能在查尔斯顿地区找到归宿)”以及纵观全文可知，本文主要介绍了查尔斯顿地区的几家酒店及其提供的节日套餐和特色活动，所以本文是可能取自旅游指南。故选B项。
B
Qinghuaci ware is one of the most well-known cultural products in China, with items made in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, considered the best in quality.
Cai Wenjuan’s parents and grandparents made qinghuaci here. Cai’s childhood memories are connected to ceramics, which led her to find her passion in painting as a girl. Even after graduating from Jingdezhen Ceramic University in 2006, she didn’t think about inheriting the family craft and became a saleswoman at a ceramic studio in Beijing back then.
After two years of selling ceramics Cai was captivated by the blue-and-white ware. She quit her job and returned to her hometown in late 2008, starting a two-year learning experience of painting blue-and-white porcelain items. In 2012, Cai established her own ceramics-making company and two years later, she built the ceramics-themed brand China Story.
Pushing the boundaries of the age-old practice, Cai puts blue-and-white patterns, inspired by Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) porcelain, on daily objects such as phone cases, umbrellas, pillows and so on. So far, more than 1,000 kinds of cultural products have been sold by her company. “The charm and story behind the blue-and-white china can be told through the way the young generation feels connected,” Cai says, adding that china can be stylish.
As a provincial-level inheritor of the blue-and-white china-painting, she devotes herself to passing on the craft by combining the ancient charm with modern aesthetics. On video-sharing platform Douyin, Cai has posted more than 60 clips to popularize the craft and the culture behind it. “One day, I hope there are traditional Chinese elements everywhere in daily life,” Cai says. Like Cai, more young artists are considering a career in china-related businesses in Jingdezhen, with the local government rolling out supportive measures for a variety of startups in the field.
5. What caused Cai Wenjuan to be fond of painting
A. Her gift. B. Her curiosity.
C. Her being tired of selling goods. D. Her childhood experience.
6. What does the underlined word “captivated” probably mean
A. shocked B. attracted C. embarrassed D. challenged
7. Which of the following words can be used to best describe Cai Wenjuan
A. Considerate. B. Creative. C. Strict. D. Generous.
8. What can we know about the qinghuaci industry
A. It needs checking. B. It needs culture.
C. It has a bright future. D. It has a limited platform.
【答案】5. D 6. B 7. B 8. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了青花瓷是中国最著名的文化产品之一，江西省景德镇的青花瓷被认为是质量最好的。而蔡文娟作为省级青花瓷传承人，致力于将古代韵味与现代美学相结合，传承青花瓷技艺。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Cai’s childhood memories are connected to ceramics, which led her to find her passion in painting as a girl.(蔡的童年记忆与陶瓷有关，这使她在少女时代就发现了自己对绘画的热情)”可知，童年经历使蔡文娟喜欢绘画。故选D。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词后文“She quit her job and returned to her hometown in late 2008, starting a two-year learning experience of painting blue-and-white porcelain items.( 2008年底，她辞去了工作，回到家乡，开始了为期两年的青花瓷绘画学习)”可知，她辞去工作开始了为期两年的青花瓷绘画学习，说明她被青花瓷吸引了。故划线词意思是“吸引”。故选B。
7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“Pushing the boundaries of the age-old practice, Cai puts blue-and-white patterns, inspired by Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) porcelain, on daily objects such as phone cases, umbrellas, pillows and so on.(她以元代（1271-1368）瓷器为灵感，在手机壳、雨伞、枕头等日常用品上画上了青花图案，突破了这一古老习俗的界限)”可推知，蔡文娟具有创新能力。故选B。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“Like Cai, more young artists are considering a career in china-related businesses in Jingdezhen, with the local government rolling out supportive measures for a variety of startups in the field. (像蔡一样，更多的年轻艺术家正在考虑在景德镇从事与瓷器相关的业务，当地政府为该领域的各种创业公司推出了支持措施)”可知，青花瓷行业有一个光明的未来。故选C。
C
If you think of a game of fetch, you might picture a dog running back and forth, eagerly recovering a ball. But a new study shows that they’re not the only pets that like the game: Cats play fetch, too, just on their own unique terms.
The researchers discovered almost 1,000 owners of 1,154 cats to find out if and why. According to their findings, nearly 95% of the cat owners reported that their cats fetched items naturally. One respondent said his cat returned the toy completely for no reason.
Fetching was mainly first noticed when cats were under I year old. What’s more, “cats who fetch largely determine when they engage in fetching activities and actively influence the play behavior of their owners,” according to the study. “So, it can say a bit about cats being in control of their interactions and being in control of their environments, even being in control of us. You might even go so far to say,” says Jemma Forman, the co-author of the study.
But the motivation for cats to fetch objects seems to be different from that for dogs. Cats are more likely to play on their own with objects similar to prey (猎物). For dogs, play is more social, involving either another dog or human.
In general, play has major advantages for both the pet and the owner, as it not only helps to prevent attack towards, the owner, but also models the act of preying on real animals, an important kind of play behavior. “So even if your cat doesn’t play fetch, obviously it’s a really good idea to try and engage them in any sort of play. Play does have a lot of benefits,” says Forman. “It’s about owner acceptance to your fur baby,” she says.
9. Why does the author mention dogs in Paragraph 1
A. To offer basic information of dogs.
B. To make an outline for the passage.
C. To introduce the topic of the passage.
D. To conclude the meaning of the topic.
10. How does the author develop Paragraph 2
A. By raising questions. B. By listing data.
C. By making a comparison. D. By offering an example.
11. What does a cat think of playing with an object
A. A social action. B. A learning process.
C. A serious task. D. A preying activity.
12. What would be the best title for this passage
A. Cats Play Fetch Too B. Train Cats to Fetch
C. New Findings on Dogs D. Dogs Play Fetch, Too
【答案】9. C 10. B 11. D 12. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是一项新的研究表明猫也会玩接球游戏，只是它们有自己独特的方式。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“If you think of a game of fetch, you might picture a dog running back and forth, eagerly recovering a ball. But a new study shows that they’re not the only pets that like the game: Cats play fetch, too, just on their own unique terms.(如果你想到捡球游戏，你可能会想到一只狗跑来跑去，急切地捡回一个球。但一项新的研究表明，它们并不是唯一喜欢这个游戏的宠物:猫也会玩接球游戏，只是它们有自己独特的方式。)”可知，作者在第一段提到狗是为了介绍文章的主题：猫也喜欢接球游戏。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The researchers discovered almost 1,000 owners of 1,154 cats to find out if and why. According to their findings, nearly 95% of the cat owners reported that their cats fetched items naturally.(研究人员找到了1154只猫的近1000名主人，以找出原因。根据他们的发现，近95%的猫主人报告说，他们的猫自然地拿东西。)”可知，第二段主要是通过列出数据来展开的，故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段“But the motivation for cats to fetch objects seems to be different from that for dogs. Cats are more likely to play on their own with objects similar to prey (猎物).(但是猫拿东西的动机似乎与狗不同。猫更有可能自己玩类似猎物的东西。)”可知，猫在玩东西时会以为这是一个捕猎活动，故选D。
【12题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“But a new study shows that they’re not the only pets that like the game: Cats play fetch, too, just on their own unique terms.(但一项新的研究表明，它们并不是唯一喜欢这个游戏的宠物：猫也会玩接球游戏，只是它们有自己独特的方式。)”可知，本文主要讲的是猫也会玩接球游戏，只是它们有自己独特的方式，因此最好的题目是A选项“Cats Play Fetch, Too(猫也玩接球游戏)”。故选A。
第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡内将相应的大写字母涂黑。其中有一项为多余选项。
When I started secondary school, aged 11, I found myself in a class with only two children I’d met before. ____13____. In fact, before the end of the day one I knew all 28 of my new classmates by heart. Even in my thirties, when I found myself back in school as a teacher, I could still learn all the students in my classes with relative ease. Here are three quick memory techniques that help me.
____14____. Remembering people starts with listening to what they’re called, and taking a proper look at their face. I make a point of repeating their names in my head, and silently saying something to myself about their appearance.
Spot similarities. ____15____. So, who does this person look like Do they share a name with a celebrity Is there anything about them that reminds you of places, events, or experiences you’ve already got filed away
A. Pay attention
B. But I soon got to know everyone
C. But I soon failed to remember their names
D. It’s always good to connect new information with things you already know
【答案】13. B 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。本文作者根据自己的经历，阐述了在人际交往中怎样快速记住别人，并介绍了三个技巧。
【13题详解】
上文“I found myself in a class with only two children I’d met before (我发现自己所在的班级只有两个以前见过的孩子)”说明班级里只有两个自己原来认识的孩子；下文“In fact, before the end of the day one I knew all 28 of my new classmates by heart (事实上，在第一天结束之前，我已经把我所有的28个新同学都记熟了) ”说明作者原来只认识两个孩子，但是第一天就快速的记住了所有的同学，上下文句意转折，由此可知，B项“But I soon got to know everyone (但我很快就认识了每个人) ”符合题意。故选B项。
【14题详解】
根据下文“Remembering people starts with listening to what they’re called, and taking a proper look at their face. I make a point of repeating their names in my head, and silently saying something to myself about their appearance.(记住别人首先要听别人叫他们什么，并适当地看一眼他们的脸。我特意在脑海中重复他们的名字，并默默地对自己说一些关于他们外表的话)”可知，本段主要说明如何快速记住别人的一些注意事项，因此A项“Pay attention.(注意)” 统领本段，概括了本段内容，符合题意。故选A项。
【15题详解】
上文“Spot similarities. (发现相似之处)”以及下文“So, who does this person look like (那么，这个人长得像谁呢？) ”可知，该空句意应该承上启下，说明在认识新人的时候，应该和记忆里的一些信息结合起来，因此， D项“It’s always good to connect new information with things you already know.( 将新信息与你已经拥有的东西联系起来总是很好的) ”切题，符合上下文句意。故选D项。
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—50题中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案，使短文句意通顺，符合逻辑，并在答题卡内将相应的大写字母涂黑。
With more free time after completing her examinations, Rachel, a 16-year-old student of the School of Science and Technology, Singapore, decided to bake for friends and family. She was surprised when they came back with a lot of positive ____16____.
Then she read some ____17____ stories of people who stepped forward to help others with whatever talents they had. And that ____18____ her to use her baking skill to help the less fortunate.
Last year, she started making and selling the Bear Cookie and gave most of the ____19____ to Global Village for Hope, which is a local non-profit organization that has set up more than 100 community ____20____ in villages in Thailand. These projects help to ____21____ the less fortunate with money for food, better education and drinkable water.
So far, Rachel has ____22____ almost $6,000 from her bake sales.
“It can be really ____23____ at times but I find it all really worth it when my ____24____ tell me that they really enjoy my cookies. To my surprise, many customers ____25____ extra money on top of what they paid for the ____26____. This was really heart-warming as I never knew that I could use my cookies to ____27____ someone’s heart and inspire them to donate too,” Rachel said. “Growing up here, many young Singaporeans can ____28____ a good education, something—that not every person can get. I ____29____ believe that every child deserves a proper education. I feel that at 16, I should also do my best to give back to ____30____. If I have the ability to help others, why not ”
16. A. changes B. comments C. effects D. measures
17. A. interesting B. frightening C. disappointing D. heartwarming
18. A. inspired B. persuaded C. required D. forced
19. A. debts B. earnings C. products D. salaries
20. A. experiments B. clubs C. meetings D. projects
21. A. exchange B. attract C. combine D. support
22. A. spent B. raised C. wasted D. counted
23. A. confusing B. tiring C. satisfying D. exciting
24. A. teachers B. employers C. customers D. producers
25. A. gave out B. gave in C. gave away D. gave up
26. A. education B. books C. technology D. cookies
27. A. break B. touch C. open D. steal
28. A. offer B. receive C. complete D. guarantee
29. A. strongly B. hardly C. excitedly D. easily
30. A. school B. family C. society D. charity
【答案】16. B 17. D 18. A 19. B 20. D 21. D 22. B 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. D 27. B 28. B 29. A 30. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了16岁的新加坡学生瑞秋受到人们善举的鼓舞，用自己的烘焙技术来帮助那些不幸的人。去年，她开始制作和销售小熊饼干，并将大部分收入捐给了慈善组织。
【16题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他们带回来很多积极的评论时，她感到很惊讶。A. changes改变；B. comments评论；C. effects影响；D. measures措施。根据上文“She was surprised when they came back with a lot of positive”提到她感到惊讶，说明她的饼干得到了积极的评价。故选B。
【17题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：然后，她读了一些感人的故事，讲述了人们挺身而出，尽其所能帮助别人的故事。A. interesting有趣的；B. frightening令人害怕的；C. disappointing令人失望的；D. heartwarming感人的。根据后文“people who stepped forward to help others with whatever talents they had”此处指人们帮助他人的感人故事。故选D。
【18题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这激发了她用自己的烘焙技术来帮助那些不幸的人。A. inspired激发，鼓舞；B. persuaded说服；C. required需要；D. forced迫使。根据后文“her to use her baking skill to help the less fortunate”可知，这些善举激发了她用自己的烘焙技术来帮助那些不幸的人。故选A。
【19题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：去年，她开始制作和销售小熊饼干，并将大部分收入捐给了希望地球村，这是一个当地的非营利组织，在泰国的村庄建立了100多个社区项目。A. debts债务；B. earnings收入；C. products产品；D. salaries工资。根据上文“she started making and selling the Bear Cookie”此处指售卖饼干的收入。故选B。
【20题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：去年，她开始制作和销售小熊饼干，并将大部分收入捐给了希望地球村，这是一个当地的非营利组织，在泰国的村庄建立了100多个社区项目。A. experiments实验；B. clubs俱乐部；C. meetings会议；D. projects项目。根据上文“Global Village for Hope, which is a local non-profit organization that has set up more than 100 community”可知，希望地球村是一个当地的非营利组织，在泰国的村庄建立了100多个社区项目。故选D。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：这些项目帮助穷人获得食物、更好的教育和饮用水。A. exchange交换；B. attract吸引；C. combine结合；D. support支持。根据后文“the less fortunate with money for food”指项目通过为穷人提供食物、更好的教育和饮用水来支持他们。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：到目前为止，瑞秋已经从她的糕饼义卖中筹集了近6000美元。A. spent花费；B. raised筹集；C. wasted浪费；D. counted计算。根据后文“almost $6,000 from her bake sales”指通过义卖筹集到了很多钱。故选B。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：“有时候真的很累，但当我的顾客告诉我他们真的很喜欢我做的饼干时，我觉得这一切都是值得的。A. confusing令人困惑的；B. tiring累人的；C. satisfying令人满意的；D. exciting令人兴奋的。后文“at times but I find it all really worth it”中but表示转折，说明义卖有时候累人，但是很值得。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：“有时候真的很累，但当我的顾客告诉我他们真的很喜欢我做的饼干时，我觉得这一切都是值得的。A. teachers老师；B. employers雇主；C. customers顾客；D. producers生产者。根据后文“tell me that they really enjoy my cookies”可知，喜欢饼干是她的顾客。故选C。
【25题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，许多顾客在买饼干的钱之外还额外送出了钱。A. gave out分发；B. gave in屈服；C. gave away赠送；D. gave up放弃。根据后文“extra money on top of what they paid for the”指顾客赠送了额外的钱给她，故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：令我惊讶的是，许多顾客在买饼干的钱之外还额外送出了钱。A. education教育；B. books书籍；C. technology技术；D. cookies饼干。根据上文“extra money on top of what they paid for the”可知，顾客除了付饼干的钱，还额外给了钱。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“这真的很暖心，因为我从来不知道我可以用我的饼干打动别人的心，并激励他们也捐款。”瑞秋说。A. break打破；B. touch触碰；C. open打开；D. steal偷窃。根据后文“someone’s heart and inspire them to donate too”以及上文顾客多给钱，可知她用饼干打动了别人，激励他们也捐款。故选B。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：“在这里长大的许多新加坡年轻人都能接受良好的教育，这不是每个人都能得到的。A. offer提供；B. receive收到；C. complete完成；D. guarantee保证。根据后文“a good education”指新加坡年轻人接受好的教育，应用receive。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我坚信每个孩子都应该受到适当的教育。A. strongly强烈地；B. hardly几乎不；C. excitedly激动地；D. easily容易地。根据后文“believe that every child deserves a proper education”以及她从事义卖捐款，可知她坚信每个孩子都应该受到适当的教育。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我觉得在16岁，我也应该尽我最大的努力回馈社会。A. school学校；B. family家庭；C. society社会；D. charity慈善。根据后文“If I have the ability to help others, why not (如果我有能力帮助别人，为什么不呢？)”可知，帮助有困难的人属于回馈社会的行为。故选C。
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Galloping Horse Overtaking a Flying Swallow (马踏飞燕) stands out as a well-known work of sculpture in the history of Chinese art, ____31____ differs from the other sculptures of horses in that it represents motion, rather than the horse itself.
When a horse gallops at full speed, it ____32____ (look) as if it were flying in the air. So the ancient Chinese considered a fast horse ____33____ a “heavenly steed (天马) flying in the skies.” Usually, the sculpture of a swift horse had to be set on ____34____ top of a floating cloud.
Galloping Horse Overtaking a Flying Swallow, however, has one of its back hoofs set on a swallow in flight, while the other legs are in the air. The horse holds its head high, with its eyes ____35____ (stare) and its ears up. Its body features strong, smooth muscles, and its belly is contracted (收缩) as it runs. As the galloping horse catches up with the tiny swallow, the latter turns back to look at it in ____36____ (astonish).
One would ____37____ (normal) imagine that a swallow flies ____38____ (fast) than a galloping horse. Now that the horse has caught up with the swallow, it inspires the viewer to imagine how fast the horse is running. Li Bai ____39____ (write) the poem “Song of the Heavenly Horse”. Two of the lines can be borrowed ____40____ (describe) this sculpture: “Looking back at the black swallow, the horse laughs at its slowness.”
【答案】31. which
32. looks 33. as
34. the 35. staring
36. astonishment
37. normally
38. faster 39. wrote
40. to describe
【解析】
【导语】本文是说明文。文章介绍了中国美术史上一件著名的雕塑作品《马踏飞燕》。
【31题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：《马踏飞燕》在中国美术史上是一件著名的雕塑作品，与其他马的雕塑不同的是，它表现的是运动，而不是马本身。先行词是Galloping Horse Overtaking a Flying Swallow，在非限制性定语从句中作主语，用which引导，故填which。
【32题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：当一匹马全速疾驰时，它看起来好像在空中飞翔。根据状语从句中 gallops可知，描述客观情况，用一般现在时，主语是it，谓语用单数，故填looks。
【33题详解】
考查介词。句意：所以古代中国人认为快马是“天上飞的天马”。固定搭配consider...as表示“认为”，故填as。
【34题详解】
考查冠词。句意：通常，一匹快马的雕塑必须被放在漂浮的云上。根据下文的of a floating cloud可知，此处表示特指用冠词the。故填the。
【35题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：这匹马昂着头，瞪着眼睛，竖起耳朵。分析句子可知，with的复合结构with+宾语+宾补，eye和stare是主动关系用现在分词，作宾补。故填staring。
【36题详解】
考查名词。句意：当飞奔的马追上小燕子时，小燕子惊讶地回头看着它。介词后用名词，in astonishment表示“吃惊地”，故填astonishment。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：人们通常会认为燕子飞得比飞驰的马快。副词修饰动词，作状语，故填normally。
【38题详解】
考查副词比较级。句意：人们通常会认为燕子飞得比飞驰的马快。than前面用副词的比较级，故填faster。
【39题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：李白写了一首诗《天马歌》。描述过去的事情用一般过去时，故填wrote。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：有两句话可以借用来描述这个雕塑:“回头笑紫燕，但觉尔辈愚。”can be borrowed 是谓语动词，describe是非谓语动词，表示目的用动词不定式，故填to describe。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
41. 校报英语角正在举行以The Thing That Made Me Grow up为题的征文活动，请你用以下内容要点写一篇文章投稿：
1. 事情的经过；
2. 收获与感受。
注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 文章标题已经给出，不计入总词数。
The Thing That Made Me Grow up
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【答案】One possible version:
The Thing That Made Me Grow up
This semester, I faced a significant challenge: preparing for the school’s English speech contest. Never had I participated in such a competition that I was covered by endless anxiety at first. Therefore, each day, I practiced in front of the mirror, making sure everything was perfect. Finally, the day of the contest came. I delivered my speech as fluently as I can.
Looking back, I realize that the key to relieve anxiety lies in action. It is by taking steps that we can make progress and achieve growth bit by bit.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。题目要求学生参加校报英语角举行的以The Thing That Made Me Grow up为题的征文活动，需叙述这件使自己成长的事情的经过，并分享自己的收获和感受。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
面临：face→come up against
无尽的：endless→limitless
意识到：realize→recognize, be aware of
减轻：relieve→alleviate, reduce
获得：achieve→obtain, attain
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：This semester, I faced a significant challenge: preparing for the school’s English speech contest.
拓展句：This semester, I faced a significant challenge, which was to prepare for the school’s English speech contest.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Never had I participated in such a competition that I was covered by endless anxiety at first. (运用了Never置于句首引起的部分倒装句、such… that…引导结果状语从句)
[高分句型2] Looking back, I realize that the key to relieve anxiety lies in action. (运用了现在分词短语Looking…作状语、that引导宾语从句)
[高分句型3] It is by taking steps that we can make progress and achieve growth bit by bit. (运用了强调句型)
第二节 读后续写（满分10分）
42. 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。
Helen was putting her dress on. It was a bit small, but she could manage.
She would be getting the rent with her father, Mr. Resnick, today. Helen didn’t often get to spend time with her father these days. He was always working, and always trying to make enough money to support the family. The rent was what kept them going during the Depression (经济大萧条). When Helen worried about her too-tight dress, other children had to worry about food or even their homes.
The houses were not far, and three families lived there. Everything went smoothly at the first two apartments, but both Helen and her father were worried about the third. The Katz family never had enough money, and it had become harder and harder to accept their rent, even though her father had lowered it.
Mrs. Katz opened the door when Helen’s father knocked. “Her eyes were red—from crying,” Helen thought. “Good afternoon, Mr. Resnick,” she said, hands nervously smoothing her gray dress.
“How are you, Mrs. Katz ” he asked.
“We’re. we’re getting by (勉强度日),” she said, but she wouldn’t meet his eyes or even Helen’s. “You’re here for the rent.”
“Yes, Mrs. Katz, I’m afraid so.”
“Please come in.”
Inside of the apartment, Mr. Katz and the two children were sitting at a table, waiting for Mr. Resnick. “They all have such thin faces!” Helen thought. She was embarrassed, suddenly, by her own round cheeks and strong body.
Mrs. Katz gave Helen’s father the money. He thanked her and turned to go.
“Mr. Resnick ” Mrs. Katz said before they could leave. He turned to look at her. In a shaking voice she told him, “We haven’t eaten in two days.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为120词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答；
3. 写作提示：第一段可写出Helen和她父亲听到消息后的反应；第二段可写出Helen买东西及众人的反应。
Two days! Helen couldn’t imagine such a thing.
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“Yes, Dad,” she answered and started running on the way to the store.
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【答案】One possible version:
Two days! Helen couldn’t imagine such a thing. Her stomach ached just to think of it. Mr. Resnick asked “Mr. Katz, is that true ” Mr. Katz didn’t answer but nodded. Without a word, Helen’s father put all of the Katz’s rent money back on the table. Then he seriously counted out two dollars in coins. “Helen,” he said, “I want you to go down to the store and buy food and bring it right back here.”
“Yes, Dad,” she answered and started running on the way to the store. Holding the coins tightly, Helen arrived at the store. As she chose tasty and good foods, bread, flour, beans…, she suddenly realized two dollars bought such a lot! Finally, when she carried all the food back to the house, everyone’s eyes flew to her, and her father smiled. Helen laughed with joy, too. Though life might be harder, she knew Dad and she did a good job.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了海伦和父亲住在一起，当海伦担心她的衣服太紧时，其他孩子不得不担心食物甚至他们的家。这天第三家的住户来交房租，当父亲得知了他们的困境后，没有收房租，还让海伦给他们买了食物。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“两天!海伦无法想象这样的事情”可知，第一段可描写海伦和她父亲听到消息后的反应。
②由第二段首句内容“‘好的爸爸’她回答，然后开始向商店跑去”可知，第二段可描写海伦买东西及众人的反应。
2.续写线索：父亲归还房租——让海伦去买食物——买回食物——众人感谢——父女感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①想到：think of/recall
②回答：answer/reply
③到达：arrive at/reach
情绪类
①艰难：hard/tough
②快乐：joy/happiness
【点睛】[高分句型1] Holding the coins tightly, Helen arrived at the store. (运用了现在分词作状语)
[高分句型2] Finally, when she carried all the food back to the house, everyone’s eyes flew to her, and her father smiled. (运用了when引导时间状语从句)
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普通中学2023-2024学年度第一学期期末监测试卷
高二英语
2024.1
本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分，满分90分。加上口试分10分，本次考试满分100分。考试时长为120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考号、座位号用钢笔填写在答题卡上。
2. 每小题选出答案后，用铅笔将答题卡上对应的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案。
3. 每题限选一个答案，多选不给分。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分10分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题0.5分，满分2.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the man suggest the woman do
A. Wear gloves. B. Move around more. C. Stop taking the medicine.
2. What are the speakers short of
A Eggs. B. Vegetables. C. Cooking oil.
3. What does the man want the woman to do
A. Go for a walk with him. B. Give him directions. C. Lend him her phone.
4. What is the weather probably like today
A. Hot. B. Cold. C. Wet.
5. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a restaurant. B. At a theater. C. At home.
第二节（共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why does the woman want to join a club
A. To kill time. B. To make friends. C. To find a new job.
7. Which club is the man in
A. The Basketball Club. B. The Theatre Club. C. The Chess Club.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Friends. B. Family members. C. Driver and passenger.
9. Where does the man plan to stay in Paris
A. In a hotel. B. In an apartment. C. In a relative’s house.
10. What time is it now
A. About 9:15 a.m. B. About 9:30 a.m. C. About 10:00 a.m.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the girl hope the man do
A. Check her bike’s wheels. B. Raise her bike’s seat. C. Oil her bike’s chain.
12. How does the girl currently get to school
A. By bike. B. By bus. C. By car.
13. How does the girl feel about riding a bike to school
A. Confident. B. Nervous. C. Bored.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Writing a business email. B. Looking for a new job. C. Setting up a company
15. What does the man ask Lydia for
A. Information about bank accounts.
B. A recommendation letter.
C. Some advice on work.
16. Why does the man choose to stop working with the customers
A. They give him a low pay.
B. They don’t pay him on time.
C. They aren’t nice to work for.
17. What will the man probably do next
A. Quit his job right away.
B. Talk with his boss directly.
C. Communicate with his customers.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What was the main reason for the speaker’s visit to Milan
A. To shop. B. To study. C. To go sightseeing.
19. Which country is the speaker from
A. China. B. Italy. C. France.
20. What challenge did the speaker meet in Milan
A. Learning several difficult languages.
B. Getting used to cultural differences.
C. Communicating with people from his country.
第二部分 阅读理解（共4篇，15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）
第一节 阅读下面短文，从21—32小题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出能完成所给句子或回答所提问题的最佳选项，并在答题卡内将相应的大写字母涂黑。
A
No matter what your holiday wish is, you’ll find a home here in the Charleston area.
The Spectator Hotel — Holiday Cheers with Spectator Spirit
Toast to the good life at The Spectator Hotel, a favorite place during the holidays. All things are festive and bright this season. Enjoy a holiday cocktail carefully made by our award-winning mixologist (调酒师), a nightly $10 credit (积分) to The Bar, and a his & hers set from Brackish — one Gatsby bow tie and one pair of Delores Stud Earrings.
The Restoration Hotel — Spread Cheer Christmas Tree Package
The Spread Holiday Cheer Package includes a decorated tree in room along with a souvenir, Charleston book and holiday cookies. Dreidels, menorahs, and other items are available upon request.
Wild Dunes Resort — Sleigh (滑雪橇) the Holidays
Sleigh the holiday season with a getaway to Wild Dunes Resort! Make your Charleston holiday memorable with our exclusive offer (独家优惠), a fantastic getaway to Charleston’s island resort and receive the following inclusions: accommodations for two nights, two seasonal welcome cocktails at Coastal Provisions, Oyster Catcher, or Sippin’ Santa (only available in December), and $50 resort credit.
The Tides at Folly Beach — Light Up the Holidays
Unwrap the gift of pure holiday magic with our Light Up the Holidays package. Embrace the spirit of the season as you experience the charming Holiday Festival of Lights at James Island County Park, a beloved annual tradition. Sip and enjoy the delights of the holidays with two insulated tumblers (水杯) perfect for enjoying steaming hot chocolate on cold nights. Our thoughtful package also includes a souvenir and a sweet treat, filling your getaway with memories to cherish.
1. What is served in both The Spectator Hotel and Wild Dunes Resort
A. Earrings. B. Cookies. C. Cocktails. D. Chocolate.
2. Where will you taste steaming hot chocolate
A. The Spectator Hotel. B. The Restoration Hotel.
C. Wild Dunes Resort. D. The Tides at Folly Beach.
3. How often is the Holiday Festival of Lights held
A. Yearly. B. Weekly. C. Monthly D. Daily.
4. Where is the passage probably taken from
A. A storybook. B. A travel guide.
C. A health magazine. D. A sports website.
B
Qinghuaci ware is one of the most well-known cultural products in China, with items made in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, considered the best in quality.
Cai Wenjuan’s parents and grandparents made qinghuaci here. Cai’s childhood memories are connected to ceramics, which led her to find her passion in painting as a girl. Even after graduating from Jingdezhen Ceramic University in 2006, she didn’t think about inheriting the family craft and became a saleswoman at a ceramic studio in Beijing back then.
After two years of selling ceramics, Cai was captivated by the blue-and-white ware. She quit her job and returned to her hometown in late 2008, starting a two-year learning experience of painting blue-and-white porcelain items. In 2012, Cai established her own ceramics-making company and two years later, she built the ceramics-themed brand China Story.
Pushing the boundaries of the age-old practice, Cai puts blue-and-white patterns, inspired by Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) porcelain, on daily objects such as phone cases, umbrellas, pillows and so on. So far, more than 1,000 kinds of cultural products have been sold by her company. “The charm and story behind the blue-and-white china can be told through the way the young generation feels connected,” Cai says, adding that china can be stylish.
As a provincial-level inheritor of the blue-and-white china-painting, she devotes herself to passing on the craft by combining the ancient charm with modern aesthetics. On video-sharing platform Douyin, Cai has posted more than 60 clips to popularize the craft and the culture behind it. “One day, I hope there are traditional Chinese elements everywhere in daily life,” Cai says. Like Cai, more young artists are considering a career in china-related businesses in Jingdezhen, with the local government rolling out supportive measures for a variety of startups in the field.
5. What caused Cai Wenjuan to be fond of painting
A. Her gift. B. Her curiosity.
C. Her being tired of selling goods. D. Her childhood experience.
6. What does the underlined word “captivated” probably mean
A. shocked B. attracted C. embarrassed D. challenged
7. Which of the following words can be used to best describe Cai Wenjuan
A. Considerate. B. Creative. C. Strict. D. Generous.
8. What can we know about the qinghuaci industry
A. It needs checking. B. It needs culture.
C It has a bright future. D. It has a limited platform.
C
If you think of a game of fetch, you might picture a dog running back and forth, eagerly recovering a ball. But a new study shows that they’re not the only pets that like the game: Cats play fetch, too, just on their own unique terms.
The researchers discovered almost 1,000 owners of 1,154 cats to find out if and why. According to their findings, nearly 95% of the cat owners reported that their cats fetched items naturally. One respondent said his cat returned the toy completely for no reason.
Fetching was mainly first noticed when cats were under I year old. What’s more, “cats who fetch largely determine when they engage in fetching activities and actively influence the play behavior of their owners,” according to the study. “So, it can say a bit about cats being in control of their interactions and being in control of their environments, even being in control of us. You might even go so far to say,” says Jemma Forman, the co-author of the study.
But the motivation for cats to fetch objects seems to be different from that for dogs. Cats are more likely to play on their own with objects similar to prey (猎物). For dogs, play is more social, involving either another dog or human.
In general, play has major advantages for both the pet and the owner, as it not only helps to prevent attack towards, the owner, but also models the act of preying on real animals, an important kind of play behavior. “So even if your cat doesn’t play fetch, obviously it’s a really good idea to try and engage them in any sort of play. Play does have a lot of benefits,” says Forman. “It’s about owner acceptance to your fur baby,” she says.
9. Why does the author mention dogs in Paragraph 1
A. To offer basic information of dogs.
B. To make an outline for the passage.
C. To introduce the topic of the passage.
D. To conclude the meaning of the topic.
10. How does the author develop Paragraph 2
A. By raising questions. B. By listing data.
C. By making a comparison. D. By offering an example.
11. What does a cat think of playing with an object
A. A social action. B. A learning process.
C. A serious task. D. A preying activity.
12. What would be the best title for this passage
A. Cats Play Fetch, Too B. Train Cats to Fetch
C. New Findings on Dogs D. Dogs Play Fetch, Too
第二节 根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项，并在答题卡内将相应的大写字母涂黑。其中有一项为多余选项。
When I started secondary school, aged 11, I found myself in a class with only two children I’d met before. ____13____. In fact, before the end of the day one I knew all 28 of my new classmates by heart. Even in my thirties, when I found myself back in school as a teacher, I could still learn all the students in my classes with relative ease. Here are three quick memory techniques that help me.
____14____. Remembering people starts with listening to what they’re called, and taking a proper look at their face. I make a point of repeating their names in my head, and silently saying something to myself about their appearance.
Spot similarities. ____15____. So, who does this person look like Do they share a name with a celebrity Is there anything about them that reminds you of places, events, or experiences you’ve already got filed away
A. Pay attention
B. But I soon got to know everyone
C. But I soon failed to remember their names
D It’s always good to connect new information with things you already know
第三部分 英语知识运用（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 完形填空（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读短文，掌握其大意，然后从36—50题中选出能填入空白处的最佳答案，使短文句意通顺，符合逻辑，并在答题卡内将相应的大写字母涂黑。
With more free time after completing her examinations Rachel, a 16-year-old student of the School of Science and Technology, Singapore, decided to bake for friends and family. She was surprised when they came back with a lot of positive ____16____.
Then she read some ____17____ stories of people who stepped forward to help others with whatever talents they had. And that ____18____ her to use her baking skill to help the less fortunate.
Last year, she started making and selling the Bear Cookie and gave most of the ____19____ to Global Village for Hope, which is a local non-profit organization that has set up more than 100 community ____20____ in villages in Thailand. These projects help to ____21____ the less fortunate with money for food, better education and drinkable water.
So far, Rachel has ____22____ almost $6,000 from her bake sales.
“It can be really ____23____ at times but I find it all really worth it when my ____24____ tell me that they really enjoy my cookies. To my surprise, many customers ____25____ extra money on top of what they paid for the ____26____. This was really heart-warming as I never knew that I could use my cookies to ____27____ someone’s heart and inspire them to donate too,” Rachel said. “Growing up here, many young Singaporeans can ____28____ a good education, something—that not every person can get. I ____29____ believe that every child deserves a proper education. I feel that at 16, I should also do my best to give back to ____30____. If I have the ability to help others, why not ”
16. A. changes B. comments C. effects D. measures
17. A. interesting B. frightening C. disappointing D. heartwarming
18. A. inspired B. persuaded C. required D. forced
19. A. debts B. earnings C. products D. salaries
20. A. experiments B. clubs C. meetings D. projects
21. A. exchange B. attract C. combine D. support
22. A. spent B. raised C. wasted D. counted
23. A. confusing B. tiring C. satisfying D. exciting
24. A. teachers B. employers C. customers D. producers
25. A. gave out B. gave in C. gave away D. gave up
26. A. education B. books C. technology D. cookies
27. A. break B. touch C. open D. steal
28. A. offer B. receive C. complete D. guarantee
29. A. strongly B. hardly C. excitedly D. easily
30. A. school B. family C. society D. charity
第二节（共10小题；每小题1分，满分10分）
阅读下面材料，在空白处填入适当的内容（1个单词）或括号内单词的正确形式。
Galloping Horse Overtaking a Flying Swallow (马踏飞燕) stands out as a well-known work of sculpture in the history of Chinese art, ____31____ differs from the other sculptures of horses in that it represents motion, rather than the horse itself.
When a horse gallops at full speed, it ____32____ (look) as if it were flying in the air. So the ancient Chinese considered a fast horse ____33____ a “heavenly steed (天马) flying in the skies.” Usually, the sculpture of a swift horse had to be set on ____34____ top of a floating cloud.
Galloping Horse Overtaking a Flying Swallow, however, has one of its back hoofs set on a swallow in flight, while the other legs are in the air. The horse holds its head high, with its eyes ____35____ (stare) and its ears up. Its body features strong, smooth muscles, and its belly is contracted (收缩) as it runs. As the galloping horse catches up with the tiny swallow, the latter turns back to look at it in ____36____ (astonish).
One would ____37____ (normal) imagine that a swallow flies ____38____ (fast) than a galloping horse. Now that the horse has caught up with the swallow, it inspires the viewer to imagine how fast the horse is running. Li Bai ____39____ (write) the poem “Song of the Heavenly Horse”. Two of the lines can be borrowed ____40____ (describe) this sculpture: “Looking back at the black swallow, the horse laughs at its slowness.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分25分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
41. 校报英语角正在举行以The Thing That Made Me Grow up为题的征文活动，请你用以下内容要点写一篇文章投稿：
1. 事情的经过；
2. 收获与感受。
注意：
1. 词数80词左右；
2. 文章标题已经给出，不计入总词数。
The Thing That Made Me Grow up
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第二节 读后续写（满分10分）
42. 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。
Helen was putting her dress on. It was a bit small, but she could manage.
She would be getting the rent with her father, Mr. Resnick, today. Helen didn’t often get to spend time with her father these days. He was always working, and always trying to make enough money to support the family. The rent was what kept them going during the Depression (经济大萧条). When Helen worried about her too-tight dress, other children had to worry about food or even their homes.
The houses were not far and three families lived there. Everything went smoothly at the first two apartments, but both Helen and her father were worried about the third. The Katz family never had enough money, and it had become harder and harder to accept their rent, even though her father had lowered it.
Mrs. Katz opened the door when Helen’s father knocked. “Her eyes were red—from crying,” Helen thought. “Good afternoon, Mr. Resnick,” she said, hands nervously smoothing her gray dress.
“How are you, Mrs. Katz ” he asked.
“We’re. we’re getting by (勉强度日),” she said, but she wouldn’t meet his eyes or even Helen’s. “You’re here for the rent.”
“Yes, Mrs. Katz, I’m afraid so.”
“Please come in.”
Inside of the apartment, Mr. Katz and the two children were sitting at a table, waiting for Mr. Resnick. “They all have such thin faces!” Helen thought. She was embarrassed, suddenly, by her own round cheeks and strong body.
Mrs. Katz gave Helen’s father the money. He thanked her and turned to go.
“Mr. Resnick ” Mrs. Katz said before they could leave. He turned to look at her. In a shaking voice she told him, “We haven’t eaten in two days.”
注意：1. 续写词数应为120词左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答；
3. 写作提示：第一段可写出Helen和她父亲听到消息后的反应；第二段可写出Helen买东西及众人的反应。
Two days! Helen couldn’t imagine such a thing.
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“Yes, Dad,” she answered and started running on the way to the store.
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