宣城市2023-2024学年高二上学期期末考试
英语试题
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What kind of movie does the man want to watch
A. A scary film. B. A comedy. C. An action movie.
2. How does the man feel now
A. Amused. B. Worried. C. Sleepy.
3. What made the man’s eyes red
A. Lack of sleep. B. Too much e-reading. C. A sad thing.
4. What does Cathy ask Mike to do
A. Attend a meeting. B. Meet her parents. C. Buy her lunch.
5. When does the park close on Saturdays
A. At 6:00 p. m. B. At 9:00 p. m. C. At 10:00 p. m.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What did the speakers see
A. A film. B. A concert. C. A ballet.
7. What made the woman fall asleep
A. The hot weather. B. The quiet music. C. The boring performance.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What time is it
A.10:30 a. m. B.11:00 a. m. C.11:30 a. m.
9. Why is Michelle hungry now
A. She forgot to have breakfast. B. She did physical activity.
C. She only had two eggs this morning.
10. What will Michelle do next
A. Take her food out. B. Go to the restaurant. C. Eat in the studio.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where did Henry learn about the accident
A. From a newspaper. B. From a witness. C. From a news program.
12. Why were firefighters called
A. To put off a fire. B. To rescue people. C. To remove chocolate.
13. What will Henry tell the woman next
A. The cause of the accident. B. The traffic of the town.
C. The loss of the chocolate factory.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What happened to Eric this morning
A. He didn’t catch the bus. B. He got stuck in traffic jams.
C. He lost his job.
15. Why were the drivers on strike today
A. To ask for more pay. B. To get long holidays. C. To avoid unemployment.
16. How did the woman get to work today
A. By bike. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many kinds of tea will Ms. Wei talk about
A.3. B.4. C.5.
18. In which part can the audience make tea
A. The first part. B. The second part. C. The last part.
19. What will Ms. Wei do in the last half-hour
A. Talk about tea history. B. Sha re her journey. C. Answer some questions.
20. When will the famous chef deliver a lecture
A. In April. B. In May. C. In June.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
We love the idea of writing contests, but we hate con test fees. That’s why we’ve rounded up these 4 writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees. Some end soon, so be sure to apply for those right away if you’re interested.
The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry is currently open for submissions. Poets can submit a book-length manuscript, but there is no page requirement. The winner will receive $10,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions. Deadline is March 1. To learn more, click the prize submission guidelines.
The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award is currently accepting nominations (提名，推荐). Indiana-born or Indiana-based Authors may nominate themselves or be nominated. There are several award categories. The cash awards range from $6,000 to $10,000. Deadline for nominations is March 18. To learn more, click the award guidelines.
Winning Writers is currently hosting its Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest. Poets can submit one humorous poem for consideration. The first place winner will receive $1,000; second place will receive $250; and 10 honorable mentions will receive $100 each. All winners will be published online. Deadline is April 1. To learn more, click the contest guidelines.
The Griffin Poetry Prize welcomes poets and translators to submit their work. Two prizes will be awarded. The Canadian Prize will go to a Canadian poet or translator who has published or translated a work. The International Prize will go to a poet or translator from any part of the world. Each prize winner will receive $65,000 CAD. Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31. To learn more, click the prize guidelines.
1. What do the four contests have in common
A All of them are for poetry only. B. The winners’ works will be published.
C. Everyone is welcome to submit their works. D. Application for the contests is free of charge.
2. If Alice accomplishes several poems in May, which contest can she apply for
A. The Griffin Poetry Prize. B. Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.
C. The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry. D. The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award.
3. Where can we probably get more detailed information about the contests
A. In a magazine. B. On a website. C. In an advertisement. D. On a poster.
【答案】1. D 2. A 3. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文，主要介绍的是四个不收报名费和阅读费的写作比赛的相关信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“That’s why we’ve rounded up these 4writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees.(这就是为什么我们收集了这4个不收报名费和阅读费的写作比赛。)”可知，这四场比赛的共同点是报名是免费的。故选D。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据The Griffin Poetry Prize部分的“Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31.(截止日期是6月30日，第二次截止日期是12月31日。)”可知，如果Alice在5月完成了几首诗，她可以申请参加The Griffin Poetry Prize这个比赛，故选A。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。根据The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry部分“To learn more, click the prize submission guidelines.(欲了解更多信息，请点击the prize submission guidelines。)”，根据The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award部分的“To learn more, click the award guidelines.(要了解更多信息，请点击the award guidelines。)”，根据第三个比赛中的“To learn more, click the contest guidelines.(要了解更多信息，请点击the contest guidelines。)”和The Griffin Poetry Prize部分“To learn more, click the prize guidelines.(要了解更多信息，请点击the prize guidelines。)”可知，我们从网上可以得到更多关于比赛的详细信息。故选B。
B
Torbjorn Pedersen is a Danish traveler who recently finished a trip around the world. But this wasn’t just any trip.
In 2013, Mr. Pedersen read an article about someone who had visited all the countries of the world. It made him realize he could set a record by doing the same thing, but without flying.
He hoped that he could live on a budget of about $20 a day. He had originally anticipated it would take four years to reach countries, but the world had other plans.
Though he did have to quit his job and leave his parents and girlfriend behind, the first part of his trip was pretty easy, but as he moved on to other parts of the world, things began to get hard.
To cross large bodies of water, Mr. Pedersen took boats. Sometimes it was hard to find a boat. At other times, Mr. Pedersen was on a boat for days, being tossed (摇摆颠簸) by strong waves during a storm. He traveled by taxi, bus, train, and even walking. With a limited budget, sometimes people invited him into their homes. At other times, he had to sleep outside. Mr. Pedersen says he had many difficult experiences. He was once held at gunpoint and thought he might be killed. He also became severely ill with a serious disease.
But he also had many good experiences. Mr. Pedersen says that one reason why he didn’t give up was the help he got from people all over the world. On July 26, Mr. Pedersen arrived back in Denmark after a 33-day boat ride. He was met by about 150 people, including friends and family members.
In the last 10 years, he’s covered around 260,000 miles — roughly 10 times the distance around the Earth. Mr. Pedersen says he’s looking forward to some quiet time to think about his trip. After that, he plans to write a book and share what he learned in his travels around the world.
4. What inspired Torbjorn Pedersen to start the trip around the world
A. The dream of setting a world record. B. The knowledge of a stranger’s experience.
C. The desire to experience different cultures. D. The encouragement of his parents and girlfriend.
5. How can we understand the underlined sentence in paragraph 3
A. He failed to carry out his plan.
B. He finished his trip smoothly as expected.
C. He spent more than four years travelling around the world.
D. He changed his plans over the course of the trip intentionally.
6. What’s the main idea of the fifth paragraph
A. The help Mr. Pedersen got from others.
B. The challenges Mr. Pedersen met on the way.
C. The efforts Mr. Pedersen made to achieve his goal.
D. The inconvenient transportation Mr. Pedersen underwent.
7. Which of the following words can best describe Mr. Pedersen
A. Courageous and determined. B. Ambitious and helpful.
C. Sincere and independent. D. Amusing and strong-willed.
【答案】4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了丹麦旅行者Torbjorn Pedersen花了四年多的时间完成了一次环球旅行。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“In 2013, Mr. Pedersen read an article about someone who had visited all the countries of the world. It made him realize he could set a record by doing the same thing, but without flying.(2013年，Pedersen读到一篇文章，讲的是一个去过世界上所有国家的人。这让他意识到他可以通过做同样的事情来创造一项记录，但不需要飞行)”可知，了解陌生人的经历激发了Torbjorn Pedersen开始环球旅行。故选B。
【5题详解】
句意猜测题。根据第四段“Though he did have to quit his job and leave his parents and girlfriend behind, the first part of his trip was pretty easy, but as he moved on to other parts of the world, things began to get hard.(虽然他不得不辞去工作，离开父母和女朋友，但他旅行的第一部分相当轻松，但当他前往世界其他地方时，事情开始变得困难起来)”可知，后文提到他前往世界其他地方遇到了困难，说明四年时间环游世界并不够，他花了超过四年的时间来完成。故划线句意思是“他花了四年多的时间环游世界”。故选C。
【6题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第五段“To cross large bodies of water, Mr. Pedersen took boats. Sometimes it was hard to find a boat. At other times, Mr. Pedersen was on a boat for days, being tossed (摇摆颠簸) by strong waves during a storm. He traveled by taxi, bus, train, and even walking. With a limited budget, sometimes people invited him into their homes. At other times, he had to sleep outside. Mr. Pedersen says he had many difficult experiences. He was once held at gunpoint and thought he might be killed. He also became severely ill with a serious disease.(为了穿越大片水域，彼得森要乘船。有时很难找到一艘船。有时，彼得森会在船上待上几天，在暴风雨中被巨浪抛来抛去。他乘出租车、公共汽车、火车，甚至步行。由于预算有限，有时人们会邀请他到家中做客。其他时候，他不得不睡在外面。彼得森说，他有很多困难的经历。他曾经被人用枪指着，以为自己可能会被杀。他还得了一种重病)”可知，第五段主要介绍Pedersen在路上遇到的挑战。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段“To cross large bodies of water, Mr. Pedersen took boats. Sometimes it was hard to find a boat. At other times, Mr. Pedersen was on a boat for days, being tossed (摇摆颠簸) by strong waves during a storm. He traveled by taxi, bus, train, and even walking. With a limited budget, sometimes people invited him into their homes. At other times, he had to sleep outside. Mr. Pedersen says he had many difficult experiences. He was once held at gunpoint and thought he might be killed. He also became severely ill with a serious disease.(为了穿越大片水域，彼得森要乘船。有时很难找到一艘船。有时，彼得森会在船上待上几天，在暴风雨中被巨浪抛来抛去。他乘出租车、公共汽车、火车，甚至步行。由于预算有限，有时人们会邀请他到家中做客。其他时候，他不得不睡在外面。彼得森说，他有很多困难的经历。他曾经被人用枪指着，以为自己可能会被杀。他还得了一种重病)”以及第六段“Mr. Pedersen says that one reason why he didn’t give up was the help he got from people all over the world.(Pedersen说，他没有放弃的一个原因是他从世界各地的人们那里得到了帮助)”可推知，Pedersen先生勇敢和坚定。故选A。
C
A community canteen at the Zhanongkou Community in Shangcheng, Hangzhou recently launched “happiness blind boxes”, which cost just 6 yuan per box. Sales start at 7 p. m. each evening.
The dishes are packaged in transparent (透明的) containers, but to maintain an element of surprise, stickers are placed over the lid (盖子) of the “main dish” section of each box. The “blind boxes” have become popular since being introduced, and on some nights they sell out by about 8 p. m.
A meal assistance program introduced in Zhanongkou subdistrict ensures the elderly can access meals within a 10-minute walk of their homes or have them delivered within five minutes. The service has also been welcomed by younger people living and working in the area.
Yan Xuyang, a professor at Beijing Union University’s Tourism College, predicts that by 2035, those born from the 1970s to the 2000s will comprise the main group of customers for such canteens. “This generation has a reasonable level of disposable (可自由支配的) income, and many of its members may also lack the willingness to prepare meals for themselves,” Yan said.
The successful operation of community canteens depends on their ability to integrate into the daily lives and culture of local residents. In addition to serving dishes to suit local tastes and fostering a welcoming environment for diners, it is important to widen the functions of these canteens. They have been used for cultural activities and other events, which helps raise awareness and foster a positive perspective on these canteens among local communities.
In the latter part of last year, the Weikang community canteen in Ziyang subdistrict, Hangzhou, experienced a significant transformation from being a canteen for seniors to catering for the whole community. Its services have been broadened beyond regular operations to include services for hospitals and businesses, complete with home delivery options. Some other community canteens have also made efforts to appeal to more residents.
8. What can we know about the “happiness blind boxes” from the passage
A. They are sold out every night before 8 p. m.
B. They are beautifully decorated with stickers.
C. They offer a sense of mystery with the unknown main dishes.
D. They are only offered to the residents in the Zhanongkou Community.
9. What’s Yan Xuyang’s attitude towards the future of the community canteen
A. Promising. B. Cautious. C. Unclear. D. Objective.
10. What might contribute most to the success of community canteens
A. Reasonable prices. B. Fast delivery service. C. Various functions. D. Unexpected surprises.
11. Why is the Weikang community canteen mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To highlight the popularity of community canteens.
B. To emphasize the importance of community canteens.
C. To discuss the wide functions of community canteens.
D To show the innovative reform of community canteens.
【答案】8. C 9. A 10. C 11. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了社区食堂的特色、前景和成功的关键等。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第二段“The dishes are packaged in transparent containers, but to maintain an element of surprise, stickers are placed over the lid of the “main dish” section of each box. The “blind boxes” have become popular since being introduced, and on some nights they sell out by about 8 p. m. (这些菜肴被包装在透明的容器中，但为了保持惊喜的元素，每个盒子的“主菜”部分的盖子上都贴上了贴纸。“盲盒”自推出以来就很受欢迎，有些晚上8点左右就卖光了)”可知，“幸福盲盒”用未知的主菜提供了一种神秘感。故选C。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第四段中“Yan Xuyang, a professor at Beijing Union University’s Tourism College, predicts that by 2035, those born from the 1970s to the 2000s will comprise the main group of customers for such canteens. “This generation has a reasonable level of disposable income, and many of its members may also lack the willingness to prepare meals for themselves,” Yan said. (北京联合大学旅游学院教授严旭阳预测，到2035年，70后到00后将成为此类食堂的主要消费群体。他说：“这一代人的可支配收入水平还算合理，但他们中的许多人可能也缺乏自己做饭的意愿。”)”可知，严旭阳认为社区食堂的未来是有希望的、有前途的。故选A。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第五段“The successful operation of community canteens depends on their ability to integrate into the daily lives and culture of local residents. In addition to serving dishes to suit local tastes and fostering a welcoming environment for diners, it is important to widen the functions of these canteens. They have been used for cultural activities and other events, which helps raise awareness and foster a positive perspective on these canteens among local communities. (社区食堂的成功运营取决于其融入当地居民日常生活和文化的能力。除了提供适合当地口味的菜肴和为食客营造一个温馨的环境外，扩大这些食堂的功能也很重要。它们被用于文化活动和其他活动，这有助于提高当地社区对这些食堂的认识并培养积极的看法)”可知，各种功能最有助于社区食堂的成功。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段“In the latter part of last year, the Weikang community canteen in Ziyang subdistrict, Hangzhou, experienced a significant transformation from being a canteen for seniors to catering for the whole community. Its services have been broadened beyond regular operations to include services for hospitals and businesses, complete with home delivery options. Some other community canteens have also made efforts to appeal to more residents. (去年下半年，杭州资阳街道卫康社区食堂经历了从老年人食堂到全社区餐饮的重大转变。它的服务范围已扩大到常规业务之外，包括为医院和企业提供服务，并提供送货上门服务。其他一些社区食堂也在努力吸引更多的居民)”可知，最后一段提到卫康社区食堂展示了社区食堂的创新改革。故选D。
D
In a new study of more than 50,000 Korean adolescents, those who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of adverse mental health and substance use. Jin Hwa Moon and Jong Ho Cha of Hanyang University Medical Center, Korea, and colleagues presented these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on December 6, 2023.
Previous research has shown that smartphone use among adolescents has increased in recent years, and that this usage may be associated with higher risk of adverse health, such as psychiatric disorders (精神紊乱), sleep issues, and eye-related problems.
However, growing evidence suggests that at least some daily internet usage may be associated with better physical and mental health for adolescents.
To deepen understanding of the relationship between adolescents ‘use of smartphones and health, Moon, Cha and colleagues analyzed data on more than 50,000 adolescent participants in 2017 and in 2020. The data included the approximate number of daily hours each participant spent on a smartphone as well as various health measures.
The researchers found that in 2020, the percentage of adolescents in the study who used a smartphone more than 2 hours per day was 85.7 percent — up from 64.3 percent in 2017. Adolescents who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of stress, thoughts of suicide, and substance use than those with usage below 4 hours per day. However, adolescents that used a smartphone 1-2 hours per day encountered fewer problems than adolescents who did not use a smartphone at all.
The authors note that this study does not confirm a causal relationship between smartphone use and adverse health outcomes. However, the findings could help inform usage guidelines for adolescents—especially if daily usage continues to rise.
12. What does the underlined word “adverse” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Related. B. Negative. C. Favorable. D. Positive.
13. What can be inferred about the results of the new study
A. Smartphone use is harmful to teenagers.
B. A growing number of teenagers use smartphones.
C. A proper amount of smartphone use is beneficial.
D. The more use of smartphones, the higher risks of men tal health.
14. How did researchers carry out the study
A. By comparing different studies. B. By studying adolescents’ health.
C. By analyzing previous information. D. By collecting data from participants.
15. What would be the best title for the text
A. Smartphone use among teenagers on the rise.
B. Smartphone use accounting for poor mental health.
C. Right smartphone use leading to fewer problems in teenagers.
D. Overuse of smartphones linked to mental health risks in teenagers.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，主要讲的是在一项针对5万多名韩国青少年的新研究中，那些每天使用智能手机超过4小时的人有更高的不良心理健康和物质使用率。
【12题详解】
词句猜测题。根据倒数第二段“Adolescents who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of stress, thoughts of suicide, and substance use than those with usage below 4 hours per day.(每天使用智能手机超过4小时的青少年比每天使用智能手机不到4小时的青少年有更高的压力、自杀念头和药物使用率。)”可知，划线词所在句子表示“那些每天使用智能手机超过4小时的人有更高的不良心理健康和物质使用率”，划线词adverse的意思是“不利的，有害的”，和negative意思相近，故选B。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“However, adolescents that used a smartphone 1-2 hours per day encountered fewer problems than adolescents who did not use a smartphone at all.(然而，每天使用智能手机1-2小时的青少年遇到的问题比根本不使用智能手机的青少年少。)”可知，从这项新研究的结果可以推断出适量使用智能手机是有益的。故选C。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第四段“To deepen understanding of the relationship between adolescents ‘use of smartphones and health, Moon, Cha and colleagues analyzed data on more than 50,000 adolescent participants in 2017 and in 2020.(为了加深对青少年使用智能手机与健康之间关系的理解，Moon、Cha和同事分析了2017年和2020年超过5万名青少年参与者的数据。)”可知，研究人员通过收集参与者的数据来进行这项研究的，故选D。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“In a new study of more than 50,000 Korean adolescents, those who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of adverse mental health and substance use.(在一项针对5万多名韩国青少年的新研究中，那些每天使用智能手机超过4小时的人有更高的不良心理健康和物质使用率。)”可知，本文主要讲的是在一项针对5万多名韩国青少年的新研究中，那些每天使用智能手机超过4小时的人有更高的不良心理健康和物质使用率，因此最好的题目是D选项“Overuse of smartphones linked to men tal health risks in teenagers.(青少年过度使用智能手机与心理健康风险有关)”，故选D。
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Minor Cold: A sugary feast to get through the freezing winter
Minor Cold, or “Xiaohan” in Chinese, is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar ____16____ We’ve outlined below how people deal with the Minor Cold and its significance in Chinese culture.
Why do people eat eight treasures rice pudding
Eight treasures rice pudding or “babaofan” in Mandarin is a special sweet rice dish enjoyed during Minor Cold and Chinese New Year dinner. In Chinese, the number eight is pronounced as “ba”, which is similar to another Chinese word “fa”. ____17____. Because of its pronunciation, this traditional Chinese dim sum is regarded as a symbol of wealth and health.
What else do people eat
____18____. Different regions in China have different eating habits. People in Nanjing and Shanghai usually cook vegetable rice while in Guangzhou, it is a tradition to eat sticky rice on the morning of Minor Cold.
Nationwide: Preparing for the Spring Festival
For Chinese people, this time of year also sees preparation for the most important festival of the year: the Spring Festival. ____19____. In the old days, Chinese families would usually start to purchase the necessities for the Spring Festival, write couplets and make paper cuts by themselves.
Forecasts from animals
The ancient Chinese noticed the slight changes in seasons by observing the movements of the birds. Wild geese would usually start to fly back to the north while the magpies (喜鹊) make their nests. These animals remind people of the beginning of the suitable farming and life for Minor Cold. ____20____. Therefore, more attention should be paid to domestic animals’ warmth.
A. It means getting rich or booming in business.
B. However, “babaofan” is not the only traditional food for Minor Cold.
C. For most areas of China Minor Cold is the beginning of the coldest period.
D. Even though temperatures drop suddenly at this time, spring is not far away.
E. The last lunar month, known as “Layue”, usually begins around Minor Cold.
F. Cabbage is easy to preserve in the winter and tastes better after being preserved.
G. With each solar term, there comes a set of customs that are related to the time of a year.
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. B 19. E 20. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了小寒的一些节日习俗。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Minor Cold, or “Xiaohan” in Chinese, is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar(小寒是中国农历24节气中的第23个节气)”以及后文“We’ve outlined below how people deal with the Minor Cold and its significance in Chinese culture.(我们在下面概述了人们如何应对小寒，以及小寒在中国文化中的重要性)”可知，上文提到了节气，后文提到了应对小寒，故本句是在说明与节气有关的活动或者习俗。故G选项“每一个节气都有一套与一年中的时间有关的习俗”符合语境，故选G。
【17题详解】
根据上文“In Chinese, the number eight is pronounced as “ba”, which is similar to another Chinese word “fa”.( 在汉语中，数字8的发音为“八”，与另一个汉语单词“发”相似)”可知，本句承接上文说明数字8的具体寓意。故A选项“意思是生意兴隆”符合语境，故选A。
【18题详解】
根据第二段“Eight treasures rice pudding or “babaofan” in Mandarin is a special sweet rice dish enjoyed during Minor Cold and Chinese New Year dinner.(八宝饭是一种特殊的甜米饭，在小寒和中国新年的晚餐上享用)”提到了八宝饭，以及后文“Different regions in China have different eating habits. People in Nanjing and Shanghai usually cook vegetable rice while in Guangzhou, it is a tradition to eat sticky rice on the morning of Minor Cold.(中国不同的地区有不同的饮食习惯。南京和上海人通常做蔬菜饭，而在广州，在小寒的早晨吃糯米是一个传统)”可知，本句主要说明了小寒要吃的传统食物，故B选项“然而，“八宝饭”并不是小寒唯一的传统食物”符合语境，故选B。
【19题详解】
根据后文“In the old days, Chinese families would usually start to purchase the necessities for the Spring Festival, write couplets and make paper cuts by themselves.(在过去，中国家庭通常会开始购买春节必需品，自己写对联和剪纸)”可知，本句是在说明中国家庭开始准备春节用品的时间，故E选项“农历的最后一个月，被称为“腊月”，通常在小寒前后开始”符合语境，故选E。
【20题详解】
根据后文“Therefore, more attention should be paid to domestic animals’ warmth(因此，应该更加重视家畜的保暖问题)”提到了重视家畜保暖，说明小寒与天气变冷有关。故C选项“对中国大部分地区来说，小寒是最冷时期的开始”符合语境，故选C。
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
At 20 years old, I was a confident and handsome student at the University of California at Berkey.
But that year, I ____21____ a bump (肿块) in my right nostril (鼻孔), and when it didn’t go away, I made an ____22____ with a doctor. It turned out to be a tumor (肿瘤). Then I underwent surgery. Fortunately, the procedure was ____23____, and I returned to classes soon.
But six months later, a new bump appeared. Numerous ____24____ confirmed it had reproduced a horrible, life—threatening tumor. I was advised to have another operation and ____25____ that I might lose part of my nose. I was too young to think about death then, but the thought of disfigurement (毁容) made me feel ____26____.
I awoke from the surgery with a scarred, disfigured face. As I re-entered the real world, I noticed adults ____27____ and children pointing—and sometimes laughing—at me. The occasional and ____28____ negative reactions from my friends also hurt me. My self-respect sank increasingly lower, and I constantly asked others, “Do my looks ____29____ you ”
Five years and 20 reconstructive surgeries later, I ____30____ a man receiving treatment. After hearing my question, he criticized me. My problem, he ____31____ me, was not my physical appearance, but my emotional insecurity. His ____32____ helped me realize my mental scars were far more disfiguring than my physical ones.
I began examining myself from the inside out. Later, I volunteered at a cancer support organization to offer inspiration and hope to those ____33____ cancer
Now, I am ____34____ for who I am—a much stronger person than before. To you, I offer this message: Avoid making judgements about people at ____35____.
21. A. took charge of B. took care of C. took control of D. took notice of
22. A. appointment B. arrangement C. commitment D. placement
23. A. severe B. minor C. apparent D. complicated
24. A. novelists B. specialists C. impressionists D. journalists
25. A. advocated B. predicted C. warned D. witnessed
26. A. desperate B. enthusiastic C. delicate D. optimistic
27. A. smiling B. glaring C. glancing D. staring
28. A. unusually B. unintentionally. C. unconventionally D. unselfishly
29. A. bother B. impress C. annoy D. restrict
30. A. greeted B. persuaded C. encountered D. grasped
31. A. abused B. defended C. informed D. motivated
32. A. relief B. security C. defence D. honesty
33. A. going about B. relating to C. wrestling with D. breaking with
34. A. greedy B. grateful C. suitable D. tolerant
35. A. mental vitality B. physical fitness C. social acceptance D. face value
【答案】21. D 22. A 23. B 24. B 25. C 26. A 27. D 28. B 29. A 30. C 31. C 32. D 33. C 34. B 35. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者因为鼻孔的肿瘤动了手术，脸上留下了疤，在受到嘲笑时作者自尊心越来越低，后来作者遇到了一个人，那个人告诉作者不应该只在乎外表。
【21题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：但那一年，我注意到我的右鼻孔有一个肿块，当它没有消失时，我和医生预约了。A. took charge of负责；B. took care of照顾；C. took control of控制；D. took notice of注意到。根据下文“a bump (肿块) in my right nostril”可知，作者是注意到自己的鼻孔里有一个肿块。故选D。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但那一年，我注意到我的右鼻孔有一个肿块，当它没有消失时，我和医生预约了。A. appointment预约；B. arrangement安排；C. commitment承诺；D. placement安置，安顿。根据下文“with a doctor”可知，作者是去预约看医生。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：幸运的是，这个外科手术很小，我很快就回到了课堂。A. severe严重的；B. minor小的；C. apparent明显的；D. complicated复杂的。根据下文“I returned to classes soon”可知，作者做的那个手术很小，所以很快又回去上学了。故选B。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：许多专家证实，它繁殖了一个可怕的、危及生命的肿瘤。A. novelists小说家；B. specialists专家；C. impressionists印象派画家；D. journalists新闻工作者。根据下文“confirmed it had reproduced a horrible, life—threatening tumor”可知，空后内容是说作者有了一个可怕的肿瘤，是专家才能证实的。故选B。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：医生建议我再做一次手术，并警告我可能会失去一部分鼻子。A. advocated拥护，提倡；B. predicted预测；C. warned警告；D. witnessed目击。根据下文“I might lose part of my nose”可知，作者可能会失去一部分鼻子，这是医生给作者的警告。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：那时我还太小，不能考虑死亡，但一想到毁容，我就感到绝望。A. desperate绝望的；B. enthusiastic热情的；C. delicate脆弱的；D. optimistic乐观的。根据上文“thought of disfigurement (毁容)”和第一段“I was a confident and handsome student”可知，作者以前是很帅的，一想到毁容，作者肯定会感到绝望。故选A。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：当我重新进入现实世界时，我注意到大人们盯着我看，孩子们指着我，有时还嘲笑我。A. smiling微笑；B. glaring怒视；C. glancing一瞥；D. staring盯着看。根据上文“a scarred, disfigured face”和下文“children pointing—and sometimes laughing—at me”可知，作者脸上有疤，大人会盯着作者看，小孩会用手指着作者。故选D。
【28题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：朋友们偶尔和无意的负面反应也伤害了我。A. unusually极其，非常；B. unintentionally无意地；C. unconventionally不依惯例地；D. unselfishly无私地。根据下文“negative reactions from my friends”可知，既然是朋友，那朋友肯定是无意中才会给作者负面的反应。故选B。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我的长相烦扰到你了吗？A. bother烦扰；B. impress使留下深刻印象；C. annoy使恼怒；D. restrict限制，控制。根据上文“adults ____7____ and children pointing—and sometimes laughing—at me”可知，作者注意到其他人对自己指指点点，有时候还会嘲笑，作者心理会想是不是自己的长相烦扰到了其他人。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在经历了5年和20次重建手术后，我遇到了一个正在接受治疗的男人。A. greeted问候；B. persuaded说服；C. encountered遭遇；D. grasped抓牢。根据下文“a man receiving treatment”可知，作者在经历了5年和20次重建手术后，遇到了一个正在接受治疗的男人。故选C。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：他告诉我，我的问题不在于我的外表，而在于我的情感缺乏安全感。A. abused虐待；B. defended保卫；C. informed告知；D. motivated激励，激发。根据下文“was not my physical appearance, but my emotional insecurity”可知，那个男的告知作者，作者的问题不在于作者的外表，而在于作者的情感缺乏安全感。故选C。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他的诚实让我意识到，我精神上的伤疤远比身体上的伤疤更难看。A. relief宽慰，轻松；B. security安全；C. defence保卫；D. honesty诚实。根据上文“My problem, he ____11____ me, was not my physical appearance, but my emotional insecurity”可知，那个男的告诉了作者作者的问题是什么，说明那个男的是诚实的，这种诚实让作者意识到作者精神上的伤疤远比身体上的伤疤更难看。故选D。
【33题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：后来，我在一个癌症支持组织做志愿者，为那些与癌症搏斗的人提供灵感和希望。A. going about进行，忙于；B. relating to与……有关；C. wrestling with与……搏斗；D. breaking with与……断绝关系。根据上文“offer inspiration and hope to those”和下文“cancer”可知，作者是为那些与癌症搏斗的人提供灵感和希望。故选C。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我很感激我是一个比以前更坚强的人。A. greedy贪婪的；B. grateful感激的；C. suitable适当的；D. tolerant宽容的。根据下文“a much stronger person than before”可知，作者比以前更坚强，所以作者对此是感激的。故选B。
【35题详解】
考查名词性短语辨析。句意：对你来说，我想说的是：不要以貌取人。A. mental vitality精神活力；B. physical fitness身体健康；C. social acceptance社会认可；D. face value表面价值。根据上一段“I began examining myself from the inside out”可知，作者开始从内到外审视自己，所以作者是想告诉读者不要以貌取人，空格处意为“表面价值”。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。
Anji, a small county in East China’s Zhejiang Province, ____36____ (receive) over 28 million tourists every year. There are more than 300 coffee shops there, ____37____ in terms of population density has surpassed that of Shanghai. “A cup of coffee bridges the gap between the big city and the small county,” said Han Jie, a Shanghai tourist who ____38____ (temporary) escaped the large city and came to Anji over the weekend. In Zhejiang, ____39____ increasing number of coffeehouse owners are venturing into rural areas to meet the demands of a growing population of young and adventurous coffee enthusiasts.
____40____ (locate) in the bamboo forests of Penghu Village in Anji , a café called Waterfall Coffee has gained popularity ____41____ social media influencers. Visitors can not only taste coffee on the cliff halfway up the mountain, admiring waterfalls in the distance, ____42____ enjoy boating on the lake with an excellent view.
The outdoor café, the Deep Blue Coffeehouse, has received 350,000 tourists in less than a year, with the highest daily number of visitors ____43____ (reach) 8,000 people. By far, the small coffee shop has fueled the rural economy of Hongmiao Village in some way, causing university students ____44____ (cooperate) with the local government in organizing a start-up fair, with the aim of attracting more university ____45____ (graduate) to start business in the village.
【答案】36. receives
37. which 38. temporarily
39 an 40. Located
41. among##with
42. but 43. reaching
44. to cooperate
45. graduates
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了浙江省安吉县有了越来越多的咖啡店，以满足越来越多的年轻、爱冒险的咖啡爱好者的需求。
【36题详解】
考查时态。句意：安吉是中国东部浙江省的一个小县城，每年接待超过2800万游客。分析句子可知，空处缺少动词作谓语，主语为Anji，城市名，根据every year可知，句子为一般现在时，谓语动词用第三人称单数。故填receives。
【37题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：那里有300多家咖啡店，就密度而言，已经超过了上海。分析句子可知，空处缺少关系词引导非限制性定语从句，先行词为shops，作从句的主语，表示物，用which引导。故填which。
【38题详解】
考查副词。句意：“一杯咖啡弥合了大城市和小县城之间的鸿沟，”上海游客韩杰（音译）说，他周末暂时逃离了大城市，来到安吉。空处修饰动词escaped，用副词作状语。故填temporarily。
【39题详解】
考查冠词。句意：在浙江，越来越多的咖啡馆老板开始进军农村地区，以满足越来越多的年轻、爱冒险的咖啡爱好者的需求。an increasing number of意思为：越来越多的。故填an。
【40题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：一家名为“瀑布咖啡”咖啡馆位于安吉澎湖村的竹林里，在社交媒体上很受欢迎。空处为非谓语动词作状语，逻辑主语a café called Waterfall Coffee与locate构成被动关系，用过去分词作状语。放在句首，首字母大写。故填Located。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意同上。空处缺少介词，与gain popularity搭配的为介词among/with。故填among/with。
【42题详解】
考查连词。句意：游客不仅可以在半山腰的悬崖上品尝咖啡，欣赏远处的瀑布，还可以在湖上划船，欣赏美景。根据前文的not only可知，此处为but also，省略also。故填but。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：户外咖啡馆“深蓝咖啡馆”在不到一年的时间里接待了35万名游客，最高日游客人数达到8000人。分析句子可知，空处用非谓语动词作with宾语的补足语，number与reach构成主动关系，用现在分词。故填reaching。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：到目前为止，这家小咖啡店在某种程度上推动了红庙村的农村经济，促使大学生与当地政府合作组织了一个创业博览会，目的是吸引更多的大学毕业生到村里创业。空处作cause的宾补，cause sb. to do sth.。故填to cooperate。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意同上。此处graduate意思为：毕业生，为泛指，用复数。故填graduates。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter发来邮件，告诉你他所在的学校即将举办中国传统文化展，让你推荐一种你认为最具代表性的东西去参展。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.简要介绍推荐的东西；
2.说明推荐理由。
注意：
1.写作词数为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Peter,
In your recent email, you wanted me to recommend a representative thing for the Chinese traditional culture exhibition to be held in your school. Personally, I recommend Peking Opera masks.
Peking Opera masks are a great demonstration of Peking Opera facial makeup, which is unique to stage performance of Chinese opera. The colors of Peking Opera facial makeup are based on some special figures. Specific facial makeup is put on the actors’ faces to symbolize the personalities, characteristics and fates of the roles. The facial makeup is not only a symbol of the characters in the play, but a symbol of Chinese traditional culture.
Sincerely wish the exhibition a complete success!
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。英国笔友Peter发来邮件，告诉考生他所在的学校即将举办中国传统文化展，让考生推荐一种考生认为最具代表性的东西去参展，要求考生按照要求他回一封邮件。
【详解】1.词汇积累
推荐：recommend→ nominate
特别的：special→ particular
独特的：specific→ distinct
命运：fate→ destiny
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：The colors of Peking Opera facial makeup are based on some special figures.
拓展句：It is some special figures that the colors of Peking Opera facial makeup are based on.
【点睛】【高分句型1】Peking Opera masks are a great demonstration of Peking Opera facial makeup, which is unique to stage performance of Chinese opera.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】Specific facial makeup is put on the actors’ faces to symbolize the personalities, characteristics and fates of the roles. （运用了不定式to symbolize作目的状语）
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Finding happiness in life
When John walked into the dining room in the morning, his wife Jenny and his two children, Kevin and Sophie, were sitting at the table. The atmosphere was frosty as John sat down. Sophie, who was only five years old, gave her father a weak smile. Kevin, his teenage son, didn’t look up from his food. Jenny looked at him silently with her arms folded across her chest.
“OK,” John began, “I’m sorry. I know I let everyone down yesterday.”
Kevin looked accusingly at his father. “You missed my music performance at school again! You’ve never come to see me do anything,” he said angrily.
Jenny placed a hand on John’s shoulder. “That’s true! John, you always miss family activities. The last time we had a family outing was five months ago! And I’m exhausted from all the housework.”
As he drank his coffee, John reflected on his life. He had so much to be thankful for: a successful business, a harmonious family and a lovely home. In fact, he had everything he had ever wanted, but he knew something was wrong. He had always believed that with hard work, he could make his family happy. But he realized he was failing. He was spending more time at work and less time at home. He was working in the office until late in the evening and even during weekends. When at home, he was talking on the phone with his clients or sitting in front of the computer reading or writing emails. He was neglecting his family. He hadn’t taken his wife to a nice restaurant for months. Kevin was passionate about music, but John couldn’t remember the last time he saw Kevin perform at a school concert. Sophie was growing up so fast and John had even missed her last birthday party. John realized he had become an absent husband and an absent father.
注意：
1.所续写短文的词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Later that day, John went to work, determined to make some changes.
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Soon, John felt a big improvement in his life and work.
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【答案】
Later that day, John went to work, determined to make some changes. He knew that it was time to reassess his life, make his family his number one priority, and be a more caring husband and father. He informed his staff and clients that from then on, he would be working during office hours only. He also promised himself that he would participate in all activities involving his children and share household tasks with his wife. Indeed, the coming weekend, after helping Jenny with the shopping, he would take his family to the local park for a day out.
Soon, John felt a big improvement in his life and work. By making changes, he found the right work -life balance to be both effective at work and happy at home. Amazingly, by reducing the amount of time spent on work, John had become much more enthusiastic about his job and more focused on what needed to be done. The result was improved work efficiency and increased productivity. Besides, as John spent more time at home, the family had grown closer together. Jenny was less tired than before, his relationship with Kevin was improving, and he was a proud father at Sophie’s birthday party! To his satisfaction, John had finally discovered the secret to happiness.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达是读后续写。本文以人物为线索展开。约翰走进餐厅时，他的妻子珍妮和两个孩子凯文和索菲正坐在桌旁。约翰坐下时，气氛很冷淡。妻子和儿子的话让约翰反思自己的生活方式，似乎自己只顾工作，错过了很多生活的美好。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段句首内容“那天晚些时候，约翰去上班，决心做出一些改变。”可知，第一段可以描写约翰具体的改变的做法。
②由第二段句首内容“很快，约翰感到他的生活和工作都有了很大的改善。”可知，第二段可以描写约翰改变生活方式的结果。
2.续写线索：决心改变——实施改变——改善——工作与生活的平衡——幸福
3.词汇激活
行为类
①使得：make/ let/ have
②告知：inform/ tell
③参与：participate in/ engage in
情绪类
①高兴的：happy/ joyful/ delighted
②令人惊讶的：amazingly/ surprisingly
【点睛】【高分句型1】He informed his staff and clients that from then on, he would be working during office hours only. ( 运用了that引导的宾语从句)
【高分句型2】Indeed, the coming weekend, after helping Jenny with the shopping, he would take his family to the local park for a day out. ( 运用了动名词helping作宾语)
【高分句型3】Amazingly, by reducing the amount of time spent on work, John had become much more enthusiastic about his job and more focused on what needed to be done. (运用了动名词reducing作宾语、what引导的宾语从句)
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英语试题
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第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What kind of movie does the man want to watch
A. A scary film. B. A comedy. C. An action movie.
2. How does the man feel now
A. Amused. B. Worried. C. Sleepy.
3. What made the man’s eyes red
A. Lack of sleep. B. Too much e-reading. C. A sad thing.
4. What does Cathy ask Mike to do
A. Attend a meeting. B. Meet her parents. C. Buy her lunch.
5. When does the park close on Saturdays
A. At 6:00 p. m. B. At 9:00 p. m. C. At 10:00 p. m.
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。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What did the speakers see
A. A film. B. A concert. C. A ballet.
7. What made the woman fall asleep
A. The hot weather. B. The quiet music. C. The boring performance.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. What time is it
A.10:30 a. m. B.11:00 a. m. C.11:30 a. m.
9. Why is Michelle hungry now
A. She forgot to have breakfast. B. She did physical activity.
C. She only had two eggs this morning.
10. What will Michelle do next
A. Take her food out. B. Go to the restaurant. C. Eat in the studio.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where did Henry learn about the accident
A. From a newspaper. B. From a witness. C. From a news program.
12. Why were firefighters called
A. To put off a fire. B. To rescue people. C. To remove chocolate.
13. What will Henry tell the woman next
A. The cause of the accident. B. The traffic of the town.
C. The loss of the chocolate factory.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14. What happened to Eric this morning
A. He didn’t catch the bus. B. He got stuck in traffic jams.
C. He lost his job.
15. Why were the drivers on strike today
A. To ask for more pay. B. To get long holidays. C. To avoid unemployment.
16. How did the woman get to work today
A. By bike. B. By taxi. C. By bus.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How many kinds of tea will Ms. Wei talk about
A.3. B.4. C.5.
18. In which part can the audience make tea
A. The first part. B. The second part. C. The last part.
19. What will Ms. Wei do in the last half-hour
A. Talk about tea history. B. Sha re her journey. C. Answer some questions.
20. When will the famous chef deliver a lecture
A. In April. B. In May. C. In June.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
We love the idea of writing contests, but we hate con test fees. That’s why we’ve rounded up these 4 writing contests that all have no entry or reading fees. Some end soon, so be sure to apply for those right away if you’re interested.
The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry is currently open for submissions. Poets can submit a book-length manuscript, but there is no page requirement. The winner will receive $10,000 and publication by Milkweed Editions. Deadline is March 1. To learn more, click the prize submission guidelines.
The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award is currently accepting nominations (提名，推荐). Indiana-born or Indiana-based Authors may nominate themselves or be nominated. There are several award categories. The cash awards range from $6,000 to $10,000. Deadline for nominations is March 18. To learn more, click the award guidelines.
Winning Writers is currently hosting its Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest. Poets can submit one humorous poem for consideration. The first place winner will receive $1,000; second place will receive $250; and 10 honorable mentions will receive $100 each. All winners will be published online. Deadline is April 1. To learn more, click the contest guidelines.
The Griffin Poetry Prize welcomes poets and translators to submit their work. Two prizes will be awarded. The Canadian Prize will go to a Canadian poet or translator who has published or translated a work. The International Prize will go to a poet or translator from any part of the world. Each prize winner will receive $65,000 CAD. Deadline is June 30, with a second deadline of December 31. To learn more, click the prize guidelines.
1. What do the four contests have in common
A. All of them are for poetry only. B. The winners’ works will be published.
C. Everyone is welcome to submit their works. D. Application for the contests is free of charge.
2. If Alice accomplishes several poems in May, which contest can she apply for
A. The Griffin Poetry Prize. B. Wergle Flomp Humor Poetry Contest.
C. The Lindquist & Vennum Prize for Poetry. D. The Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana Authors Award.
3. Where can we probably get more detailed information about the contests
A. In a magazine. B. On a website. C. In an advertisement. D. On a poster.
B
Torbjorn Pedersen is a Danish traveler who recently finished a trip around the world. But this wasn’t just any trip.
In 2013, Mr. Pedersen read an article about someone who had visited all the countries of the world. It made him realize he could set a record by doing the same thing, but without flying.
He hoped that he could live on a budget of about $20 a day. He had originally anticipated it would take four years to reach countries, but the world had other plans.
Though he did have to quit his job and leave his parents and girlfriend behind, the first part of his trip was pretty easy, but as he moved on to other parts of the world, things began to get hard.
To cross large bodies of water, Mr. Pedersen took boats. Sometimes it was hard to find a boat. At other times, Mr. Pedersen was on a boat for days, being tossed (摇摆颠簸) by strong waves during a storm. He traveled by taxi, bus, train, and even walking. With a limited budget, sometimes people invited him into their homes. At other times, he had to sleep outside. Mr. Pedersen says he had many difficult experiences. He was once held at gunpoint and thought he might be killed. He also became severely ill with a serious disease.
But he also had many good experiences. Mr. Pedersen says that one reason why he didn’t give up was the help he got from people all over the world. On July 26, Mr. Pedersen arrived back in Denmark after a 33-day boat ride. He was met by about 150 people, including friends and family members.
In the last 10 years, he’s covered around 260,000 miles — roughly 10 times the distance around the Earth. Mr. Pedersen says he’s looking forward to some quiet time to think about his trip. After that, he plans to write a book and share what he learned in his travels around the world.
4. What inspired Torbjorn Pedersen to start the trip around the world
A. The dream of setting a world record. B. The knowledge of a stranger’s experience.
C. The desire to experience different cultures. D. The encouragement of his parents and girlfriend.
5. How can we understand the underlined sentence in paragraph 3
A. He failed to carry out his plan.
B. He finished his trip smoothly as expected.
C. He spent more than four years travelling around the world.
D. He changed his plans over the course of the trip intentionally.
6. What’s the main idea of the fifth paragraph
A. The help Mr. Pedersen got from others.
B. The challenges Mr. Pedersen met on the way.
C. The efforts Mr. Pedersen made to achieve his goal.
D. The inconvenient transportation Mr. Pedersen underwent.
7. Which of the following words can best describe Mr. Pedersen
A. Courageous and determined. B. Ambitious and helpful.
C. Sincere and independent. D. Amusing and strong-willed.
C
A community canteen at the Zhanongkou Community in Shangcheng, Hangzhou recently launched “happiness blind boxes”, which cost just 6 yuan per box. Sales start at 7 p. m. each evening.
The dishes are packaged in transparent (透明的) containers, but to maintain an element of surprise, stickers are placed over the lid (盖子) of the “main dish” section of each box. The “blind boxes” have become popular since being introduced, and on some nights they sell out by about 8 p. m.
A meal assistance program introduced in Zhanongkou subdistrict ensures the elderly can access meals within a 10-minute walk of their homes or have them delivered within five minutes. The service has also been welcomed by younger people living and working in the area.
Yan Xuyang, a professor at Beijing Union University’s Tourism College, predicts that by 2035, those born from the 1970s to the 2000s will comprise the main group of customers for such canteens. “This generation has a reasonable level of disposable (可自由支配的) income, and many of its members may also lack the willingness to prepare meals for themselves,” Yan said.
The successful operation of community canteens depends on their ability to integrate into the daily lives and culture of local residents. In addition to serving dishes to suit local tastes and fostering a welcoming environment for diners, it is important to widen the functions of these canteens. They have been used for cultural activities and other events, which helps raise awareness and foster a positive perspective on these canteens among local communities.
In the latter part of last year, the Weikang community canteen in Ziyang subdistrict, Hangzhou, experienced a significant transformation from being a canteen for seniors to catering for the whole community. Its services have been broadened beyond regular operations to include services for hospitals and businesses, complete with home delivery options. Some other community canteens have also made efforts to appeal to more residents.
8. What can we know about the “happiness blind boxes” from the passage
A. They are sold out every night before 8 p. m.
B. They are beautifully decorated with stickers.
C. They offer a sense of mystery with the unknown main dishes.
D. They are only offered to the residents in the Zhanongkou Community.
9. What’s Yan Xuyang’s attitude towards the future of the community canteen
A. Promising. B. Cautious. C. Unclear. D. Objective.
10. What might contribute most to the success of community canteens
A. Reasonable prices. B. Fast delivery service. C. Various functions. D. Unexpected surprises.
11. Why is the Weikang community canteen mentioned in the last paragraph
A. To highlight the popularity of community canteens.
B. To emphasize the importance of community canteens.
C. To discuss the wide functions of community canteens.
D. To show the innovative reform of community canteens.
D
In a new study of more than 50,000 Korean adolescents, those who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of adverse mental health and substance use. Jin Hwa Moon and Jong Ho Cha of Hanyang University Medical Center, Korea, and colleagues presented these findings in the open-access journal PLOS ONE on December 6, 2023.
Previous research has shown that smartphone use among adolescents has increased in recent years, and that this usage may be associated with higher risk of adverse health, such as psychiatric disorders (精神紊乱), sleep issues, and eye-related problems.
However growing evidence suggests that at least some daily internet usage may be associated with better physical and mental health for adolescents.
To deepen understanding of the relationship between adolescents ‘use of smartphones and health, Moon, Cha and colleagues analyzed data on more than 50,000 adolescent participants in 2017 and in 2020. The data included the approximate number of daily hours each participant spent on a smartphone as well as various health measures.
The researchers found that in 2020, the percentage of adolescents in the study who used a smartphone more than 2 hours per day was 85.7 percent — up from 64.3 percent in 2017. Adolescents who used a smartphone for more than 4 hours per day had higher rates of stress, thoughts of suicide, and substance use than those with usage below 4 hours per day. However, adolescents that used a smartphone 1-2 hours per day encountered fewer problems than adolescents who did not use a smartphone at all.
The authors note that this study does not confirm a causal relationship between smartphone use and adverse health outcomes. However, the findings could help inform usage guidelines for adolescents—especially if daily usage continues to rise.
12. What does the underlined word “adverse” in paragraph 1 probably mean
A. Related. B. Negative. C. Favorable. D. Positive.
13. What can be inferred about the results of the new study
A Smartphone use is harmful to teenagers.
B. A growing number of teenagers use smartphones.
C. A proper amount of smartphone use is beneficial.
D. The more use of smartphones, the higher risks of men tal health.
14. How did researchers carry out the study
A. By comparing different studies. B. By studying adolescents’ health.
C. By analyzing previous information. D. By collecting data from participants.
15 What would be the best title for the text
A. Smartphone use among teenagers on the rise.
B. Smartphone use accounting for poor mental health.
C. Right smartphone use leading to fewer problems in teenagers.
D. Overuse of smartphones linked to mental health risks in teenagers.
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Minor Cold: A sugary feast to get through the freezing winter
Minor Cold, or “Xiaohan” in Chinese, is the 23rd of the 24 solar terms in the Chinese lunar calendar ____16____ We’ve outlined below how people deal with the Minor Cold and its significance in Chinese culture.
Why do people eat eight treasures rice pudding
Eight treasures rice pudding or “babaofan” in Mandarin is a special sweet rice dish enjoyed during Minor Cold and Chinese New Year dinner. In Chinese, the number eight is pronounced as “ba”, which is similar to another Chinese word “fa”. ____17____. Because of its pronunciation, this traditional Chinese dim sum is regarded as a symbol of wealth and health.
What else do people eat
____18____. Different regions in China have different eating habits. People in Nanjing and Shanghai usually cook vegetable rice while in Guangzhou, it is a tradition to eat sticky rice on the morning of Minor Cold.
Nationwide: Preparing for the Spring Festival
For Chinese people, this time of year also sees preparation for the most important festival of the year: the Spring Festival. ____19____. In the old days, Chinese families would usually start to purchase the necessities for the Spring Festival, write couplets and make paper cuts by themselves.
Forecasts from animals
The ancient Chinese noticed the slight changes in seasons by observing the movements of the birds. Wild geese would usually start to fly back to the north while the magpies (喜鹊) make their nests. These animals remind people of the beginning of the suitable farming and life for Minor Cold. ____20____. Therefore, more attention should be paid to domestic animals’ warmth.
A. It means getting rich or booming in business.
B. However, “babaofan” is not the only traditional food for Minor Cold.
C. For most areas of China, Minor Cold is the beginning of the coldest period.
D. Even though temperatures drop suddenly at this time, spring is not far away.
E. The last lunar month, known as “Layue”, usually begins around Minor Cold.
F. Cabbage is easy to preserve in the winter and tastes better after being preserved.
G. With each solar term, there comes a set of customs that are related to the time of a year.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
At 20 years old, I was a confident and handsome student at the University of California at Berkey.
But that year, I ____21____ a bump (肿块) in my right nostril (鼻孔), and when it didn’t go away, I made an ____22____ with a doctor. It turned out to be a tumor (肿瘤). Then I underwent surgery. Fortunately, the procedure was ____23____, and I returned to classes soon.
But six months later, a new bump appeared. Numerous ____24____ confirmed it had reproduced a horrible, life—threatening tumor. I was advised to have another operation and ____25____ that I might lose part of my nose. I was too young to think about death then, but the thought of disfigurement (毁容) made me feel ____26____.
I awoke from the surgery with a scarred, disfigured face. As I re-entered the real world, I noticed adults ____27____ and children pointing—and sometimes laughing—at me. The occasional and ____28____ negative reactions from my friends also hurt me. My self-respect sank increasingly lower, and I constantly asked others, “Do my looks ____29____ you ”
Five years and 20 reconstructive surgeries later, I ____30____ a man receiving treatment. After hearing my question, he criticized me. My problem, he ____31____ me, was not my physical appearance, but my emotional insecurity. His ____32____ helped me realize my mental scars were far more disfiguring than my physical ones.
I began examining myself from the inside out. Later, I volunteered at a cancer support organization to offer inspiration and hope to those ____33____ cancer
Now, I am ____34____ for who I am—a much stronger person than before. To you, I offer this message: Avoid making judgements about people at ____35____.
21. A. took charge of B. took care of C. took control of D. took notice of
22. A. appointment B. arrangement C. commitment D. placement
23. A. severe B. minor C. apparent D. complicated
24. A. novelists B. specialists C. impressionists D. journalists
25. A. advocated B. predicted C. warned D. witnessed
26. A. desperate B. enthusiastic C. delicate D. optimistic
27. A. smiling B. glaring C. glancing D. staring
28. A. unusually B. unintentionally. C. unconventionally D. unselfishly
29. A. bother B. impress C. annoy D. restrict
30. A. greeted B. persuaded C. encountered D. grasped
31. A. abused B. defended C. informed D. motivated
32. A. relief B. security C. defence D. honesty
33. A. going about B. relating to C. wrestling with D. breaking with
34. A. greedy B. grateful C. suitable D. tolerant
35. A. mental vitality B. physical fitness C. social acceptance D. face value
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。
Anji, a small county in East China’s Zhejiang Province, ____36____ (receive) over 28 million tourists every year. There are more than 300 coffee shops there, ____37____ in terms of population density has surpassed that of Shanghai. “A cup of coffee bridges the gap between the big city and the small county,” said Han Jie, a Shanghai tourist who ____38____ (temporary) escaped the large city and came to Anji over the weekend. In Zhejiang, ____39____ increasing number of coffeehouse owners are venturing into rural areas to meet the demands of a growing population of young and adventurous coffee enthusiasts.
____40____ (locate) in the bamboo forests of Penghu Village in Anji , a café called Waterfall Coffee has gained popularity ____41____ social media influencers. Visitors can not only taste coffee on the cliff halfway up the mountain, admiring waterfalls in the distance, ____42____ enjoy boating on the lake with an excellent view.
The outdoor café, the Deep Blue Coffeehouse, has received 350,000 tourists in less than a year, with the highest daily number of visitors ____43____ (reach) 8,000 people. By far, the small coffee shop has fueled the rural economy of Hongmiao Village in some way, causing university students ____44____ (cooperate) with the local government in organizing a start-up fair, with the aim of attracting more university ____45____ (graduate) to start business in the village.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你的英国笔友Peter发来邮件，告诉你他所在的学校即将举办中国传统文化展，让你推荐一种你认为最具代表性的东西去参展。请你给他回一封邮件，内容包括：
1.简要介绍推荐东西；
2.说明推荐理由。
注意：
1.写作词数为80左右；
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Peter,
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
Finding happiness in life
When John walked into the dining room in the morning, his wife Jenny and his two children, Kevin and Sophie, were sitting at the table. The atmosphere was frosty as John sat down. Sophie, who was only five years old, gave her father a weak smile. Kevin, his teenage son, didn’t look up from his food. Jenny looked at him silently with her arms folded across her chest.
“OK,” John began, “I’m sorry. I know I let everyone down yesterday.”
Kevin looked accusingly at his father. “You missed my music performance at school again! You’ve never come to see me do anything,” he said angrily.
Jenny placed a hand on John’s shoulder. “That’s true! John, you always miss family activities. The last time we had a family outing was five months ago! And I’m exhausted from all the housework.”
As he drank his coffee, John reflected on his life. He had so much to be thankful for: a successful business, a harmonious family and a lovely home. In fact, he had everything he had ever wanted, but he knew something was wrong. He had always believed that with hard work, he could make his family happy. But he realized he was failing. He was spending more time at work and less time at home. He was working in the office until late in the evening and even during weekends. When at home, he was talking on the phone with his clients or sitting in front of the computer reading or writing emails. He was neglecting his family. He hadn’t taken his wife to a nice restaurant for months. Kevin was passionate about music, but John couldn’t remember the last time he saw Kevin perform at a school concert. Sophie was growing up so fast and John had even missed her last birthday party. John realized he had become an absent husband and an absent father.
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Later that day John went to work, determined to make some changes.
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Soon, John felt a big improvement in his life and work.
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