2023-2024学年度上学期高二年级期末考试
高二英语试卷
考试时间：2024年1月28日上午8:00-10:00 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
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第一部分听力(共两节，满分30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. How is Jack today
A. Worn out. B. In a bad mood. C. Feeling better.
2. What will Jane probably do in the vacation
A Help the man review English.
B. Make a study plan.
C. Take an English class.
3. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A A cyclist. B. An accident. C. A race.
4. How can we describe the game
A. Close. B. Unequal. C. Surprising.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Strangers. C. Workmates.
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 is the weather like now
A. Clear. B. Windy. C. Foggy.
7. Where is Jack now
A. On the highway. B. At home. C. In the office.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the woman work
A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At a bus company.
9. When will the man probably check out
A. On March 3rd. B. On March 6th. C. On March 9th.
10. What can we learn about the man
A. He has booked an ordinary single room.
B. He needs to confirm the flight next.
C. He will take the shuttle to the hotel.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a garden. B. In a gift shop. C. In a flower shop.
12. How did the woman develop an interest in growing flowers
A. She took it as a pastime.
B. She was influenced by her husband.
C. She was fond of the smell of flowers.
13. What do we know about the man
A. He has green fingers.
B. He is a bank clerk now.
C. He has taken up stamp collecting.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. When did the man’s aunt and uncle first go to Ibiza
A. About 13 years ago. B. About 17 years ago. C. About 30 years ago.
15. Why did the man’s aunt and uncle choose Ibiza last summer
A. They had good memories of it.
B. They booked cheap flights.
C. They liked parties.
16. What was the trip like last summer
A. Peaceful. B. Perfect. C. Noisy.
17. How do the old couple feel about trips now according to the man
A. Regretful. B. Annoyed. C. Uninterested.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the cash prize for the first-prize winner
A. $5,000. B. $4,000. C. $1,000.
19. Who has dropped out of the competition
A. Donald Wreck. B. Rose O’Brien. C. Maria Sanchez.
20. What does the speaker think of the result
A. Satisfying. B. Surprising. C. Disappointing.
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
Never climbed before It doesn’t matter! Boulders In door Climbing Centre is a fantastic outing for the whole family that’s guaranteed to pack your day with fun and adventure! No experience is necessary.
Under the guidance of qualified instructors, you will step outside of your comfort zone in a safe and controlled environment. All equipment is provided—just bring your spirit of adventure and your willingness to challenge yourself! Boulders specializes in introducing people of all abilities into this vertical (垂直的) world in a fun, safe and inclusive way!
With climbing walls that reach between 4 to 12 metres in height, Boulders, whose task is to teach you all the skills required to climb safely, is designed to train the bravest explorer. You will learn how to move around the climbing wall in a safe manner, and how to differentiate (区分) between grades and varieties of techniques.
There’s even a café on site with free Wi-Fi, so send the children to climb and check in with the office while you’re enjoying a skinny latte! Boulders offers a wide range of climbing activities, including:
Climbing classes for children, families, students and adults
Birthday parties for all ages
Children’s holiday activities
Soft play for children 7 years old and under
Climbing-Introduction courses
Opening hours: Mon.-Thur. 10: 00-22: 00
Fri. 10: 00-21: 00
Sat.-Sun. 10: 00-18: 00
Price: Adults 15 Child 10
The price includes entry to the wall after the session, your one-off registration fee and shoe hire.
Family pass: 38
Up to 4 persons. Rental shoes & chalk included.
1. Who are the potential customers of the climbing center
A. Qualified instructors B. Children interested in climbing indoors
C. Experienced climbers D. People addicted to climbing outdoors
2. What can you learn in Boulders
A. Adventurous spirit
B. Skills required to professional climbing
C. How to move around the climbing wall in a good manner.
D. How to combine grades with techniques
3. How much should a couple with a child pay for entry and rental shoes at least
A. 40 B. 25 C. 35 D. 38
【答案】1. B 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了The Outdoor Center的相关信息，包括其开放时间、停车费用、活动项目等。
【1题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段的“Boulders In door Climbing Centre is a fantastic outing for the whole family that’s guaranteed to pack your day with fun and adventure! No experience is necessary.(博尔德室内攀岩中心是全家的绝佳之旅，保证您的一天充满乐趣和冒险！不需要任何经验。)”和第四段的“There’s even a café on site with free Wi-Fi, so send the children to climb and check in with the office while you’re enjoying a skinny latte!(酒店内甚至还有一家带免费无线网络连接的咖啡馆，所以当你享用一杯薄薄的拿铁咖啡时，请送孩子们去攀爬，到办公室办理入住手续！)”可知，攀登中心的潜在客户是对室内攀岩感兴趣的孩子。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段的“With climbing walls that reach between 4 to 12 metres in height, Boulders, whose task is to teach you all the skills required to climb safely(博尔德的攀岩墙高达4至12米，其任务是教你安全攀登所需的所有技能。) ”可知，你在博尔德能学到专业攀登所需的技能。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后三行的“Price: Adults 15 Child 10The price includes entry to the wall after the session, your one-off registration fee and shoe hire.Family pass: 38 Up to 4 persons. (价格：成人 15 儿童 10 价格包括课程结束后的入场费、一次性注册费和鞋子租赁费。家庭通票：38英镑 最多4人。)”可知，一对夫妇带着一个孩子至少应该支付 合计 38的入场费和租鞋费。故选D。
B
Walking down a path through some woods in Georgia, I saw a water puddle ahead on the path. As I reached the puddle, I was suddenly attacked! Yet I did nothing for the attack was so unpredictable and from a source so totally unexpected. I was being attacked by a butterfly!
Having stopped attacking, I took a step forward. My attacker rushed me again. I retreated a step while my attacker relented in his attack. Yet again, I tried moving forward and I was rammed in the chest over and over again. I wasn’t sure what to do, other than to retreat a third time. After all, it’s just not every day that one is attacked by a butterfly. This time, though, I stepped back several paces to look the situation over. My attacker moved back as well to land on the ground. That’s when I discovered why my attacker was charging me only moments earlier. He had a mate and she was dying. She was beside the puddle where he landed.
Sitting close beside her, he opened and closed his wings as if to fan her. I could only admire the love and courage of that butterfly in his concern for his mate. He had taken it upon himself to attack me for his mate’s reason, even though she was clearly dying and I was so large. He did so just to give her those extra few precious moments of life in case I was careless to step on her. Now I knew why and what he was fighting for. There was really only one option left for me. I carefully made my way around the puddle to the other side of the path, though it was only inches wide and extremely muddy. His courage in attacking something thousands of times large r and heavier than himself just for his mate’s safety justified it. I couldn’t do anything other than reward him by walking on the more difficult side of the puddle. He had truly earned those moments to be with her, undisturbed.
I left them in peace for those last few moments, cleaning the mud from my boots when I later reached my car. Since then, I’ve always tried to remember the courage of that butterfly whenever I see huge obstacles facing me. I use that butterfly’s courage as an inspiration and to remind myself that good things are worth fighting for.
4. Why did the butterfly attack the author
A. To let him rescue his mate. B. To teach him about love.
C. To protect the puddle. D. To warn him off his mate.
5. What was the attitude of the author to the butterfly in the end
A. Admiring. B. Annoyed. C. Absent-minded. D. Indifferent.
6. What did the author finally do with the butterflies
A. He cured the dying butterfly. B. He left the butterflies alone.
C. He stepped on the butterfly carelessly. D. He fought with the butterfly.
7. Which is the best title of the passage
A. A battle with a butterfly B. A walk around a puddle
C. A true story of courage and love D. A travel in Georgia
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了一只勇敢的蝴蝶为了保护奄奄一息的同伴而奋起攻击人的故事。这个行为不仅感动了作者，使他绕道而行，而且也给了作者深刻的启示，并且激发了他为目标而奋斗的决心。
4题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段的“He did so just to give her those extra few precious moments of life in case I was careless to step on her. (他这样做只是为了给她生命中额外的宝贵时刻，以防我不小心踩到她)”可推知，这只蝴蝶攻击作者是为了警告作者不要靠近他的伴侣。故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段的“Since then, I’ve always tried to remember the courage of that butterfly whenever I see huge obstacles facing me. I use that butterfly’s courage as an inspiration and to remind myself that good things are worth fighting for.(从那以后，每当我看到巨大的障碍物时，我总是努力记住那只蝴蝶的勇气。我用那只蝶的勇气来激励自己，提醒自己美好的事物是值得为之奋斗的) ”可推知，作者为蝴蝶保护伴侣的做法感到钦佩。故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“I left them in peace for those last few moments, cleaning the mud from my boots when I later reached my car.(在最后的几分钟里，我平静地离开了他们。当我后来到达我的车时，我清理了靴子上的泥)”可知，作者没有打扰这对蝴蝶，绕道而行。故选B。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，并根据最后一段的“I left them in peace for those last few moments, cleaning the mud from my boots when I later reached my car. Since then, I’ve always tried to remember the courage of that butterfly whenever I see huge obstacles facing me. I use that butterfly’s courage as an inspiration and to remind myself that good things are worth fighting for.(在最后的几分钟里，我平静地离开了他们，当我后来到达我的车时，我清理了靴子上的泥。从那以后，每当我看到巨大的障碍物时，我总是努力记住那只蝴蝶的勇气。我用那只蝶的勇气来激励自己，提醒自己美好的事物是值得为之奋斗的)”可知，文章主要讲述了一只勇敢的蝴蝶为了保护奄奄一息的同伴而奋起攻击人的故事。由此可知，C项A true story of courage and love(一个关于勇气和爱的真实故事)适合作为这篇文章的标题。故选C。
C
In an era where data centers are becoming increasingly vital for our digital society, China has begun a groundbreaking endeavor to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability.
Nestled off the coast of Sanya, Hainan province, China is in the process of constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by using the power of the ocean depths while saving a significant amount of energy and land. With the potential to equal the computational (计算的) abilities of about 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is bound to be a game-changer.
The data center modules (模块) of China’s underwater facility are being carefully installed on the seafloor at depths of around 35 meters. Designed to withstand the harsh underwater conditions, these modules are expected to operate sustainably for up to 25 years. Each watertight storage module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons and boasts the capability to process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds. When combined, the entire facility is projected to match the computational power of surprising 6 million conventional PCs working together.
The construction of the underwater data center is a result of collaboration between Sanya officials and several Chinese tech firms. With the initial deployment of one storage module in April and the recent addition of a second module, the project is well underway. The ambitious plan aims to have a total of 100 modules fully operational by 2025, marking a significant milestone in sustainable data center development.
The motivation behind this pioneering project extends beyond technological advancement. By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers can occupy vast amounts of land, often equal to the size of multiple soccer fields. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes. Additionally, the use of natural seawater cooling reduces the strain on traditional energy sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This environmentally conscious approach agree with global sustainability goals and sets an example for the industry to follow.
8. Why does China start the data centre project
A. To push the boundaries of the country. B. To innovate the digital field.
C. To use the power of the ocean depths. D. To save a significant amount of energy and land.
9. Which statement is right according to para 2 and paragraph 3
A. China has successfully constructed a data center.
B. The whole underwater facility weighs 1300 tons.
C. The facility is more powerful than a conventional data centre.
D. All the modules are not equipped.
10. What does the underlined word “collaboration” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Cooperation B. Conflict C. Compromise D. Conclusion
11. How does the author support his opinion in the last paragraph
A. By analyzing the fact. B. By providing reasons.
C. By making comparison. D. By giving examples.
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要说明了中国正在建设世界上第一个商业水下数据中心，介绍了水下数据中心的一些特点以及积极意义。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Nestled off the coast of Sanya, Hainan province, China is in the process of constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by using the power of the ocean depths while saving a significant amount of energy and land.(坐落在海南省三亚市沿海的中国正在建设世界上第一个商业水下数据中心。该项目旨在通过利用海洋深处的能量，同时节省大量的能源和土地，彻底改变这个行业)”可知，中方启动数据中心项目是为了节省大量的能源和土地。故选D。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“With the potential to equal the computational (计算的) abilities of about 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is bound to be a game-changer.(这个水下数据中心的计算能力可能相当于大约600万台传统个人电脑，它注定会改变游戏规则)”可知，C选项“该设施比传统数据中心更强大”正确。故选C。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词上文“The construction of the underwater data center is a result of”以及后文“between Sanya officials and several Chinese tech firms”可知，水下数据中心的建设涉及到了三亚市官员和几家中国科技公司，即是他们合作的结果。故划线词意思是“合作”，故选A。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“The motivation behind this pioneering project extends beyond technological advancement. By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers can occupy vast amounts of land, often equal to the size of multiple soccer fields. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes. Additionally, the use of natural seawater cooling reduces the strain on traditional energy sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This environmentally conscious approach agree with global sustainability goals and sets an example for the industry to follow.(这个开创性项目背后的动机超越了技术进步。通过选择水下数据中心，中国正在积极应对土地保护的挑战。传统的数据中心可以占用大量的土地，通常相当于多个足球场的大小。相比之下，这个水下奇迹只占用了最小的干燥空间，为其他重要用途保留了土地。此外，自然海水冷却的使用减少了对传统能源的压力，从而显著减少了碳排放。这种具有环保意识的方法符合全球可持续发展目标，并为行业树立了榜样)”可推知，作者通过比较来支持他在最后一段的观点。故选C。
D
“I never thought that I would beat the tumor.” says a cancer patient in Lanzhou in Northwest China’s Gansu province. The man adds that he is particularly grateful for heavy ion therapy he received, at a follow-up visit following several rounds of treatment revealing that his cancer cells had disappeared.
A research team from the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed the country’s first medical heavy ion accelerator with independent intellectual property rights, and put it into clinical application. Cancer treatments employing heavy ion accelerators can bombard a target with high-energy electrons to kill cancer pared to traditional therapy such as radiation, heavy ion treatment is considered to be more balanced, exposing healthy cells to less radiation. The treatment period is shorter and the therapy can more effectively control cancer cells.
In 1993, researchers proposed to carry out basic research on heavy ion cancer treatment during an academic conference held in Tianshui, Gansu. In 2006, China followed the United States, Japan and Germany to become the fourth country to successfully carry out heavy ion clinical treatment, when four cancer patients participated in preliminary clinical trials for heavy ion therapy. In 2015, China’s first such accelerator, with independent intellectual property rights, rolled off the production line in Wuwei, in Gansu. On March 26, 2020, the accelerator was put into operation, and by the end of June this year, more than 750 patients completed their therapy at Wuwei’s heavy ion treatment center, with remarkable curative effects. The follow-up statistics showed that the three-year local tumor control rate reached 84 percent among 46 clinical trial participants.
Heavy ion therapy is highly effective in treating a wide range of solid tumors and can be used in cases where surgery is not possible or unsuitable, when a patient is sensitive to conventional radiation therapy, or prone to relapse following such therapy. This includes tumors located in the central nervous system, head, neck, skull base, chest and abdomen. So far there have been several cases where people have recovered from cancers by the therapy.
12. Why is the man in para.1 mentioned
A. To celebrate a successful treatment. B. To bring up a new kind of therapy.
C. To show his cancer cells had disappeared. D. To show the man is brave and lucky.
13. What can we learn about the heavy ion treatment according to paragraph 2
A. China is the first country to carry out heavy ion clinical treatment.
B. In 2006, the United States, Japan and Germany successfully carried out heavy io n clinical treatment.
C. Heavy ion cancer treatment is more beneficial to patients than traditional therapies such as radiation.
D. Heavy ion cancer treatment is of great help in treating a certain kind of tumor.
14. What is the author talking about in paragraph.3
A. The time of the heavy ion cancer treatment.
B. The reason why researchers develop heavy ion cancer treatment.
C. Persons benefiting from heavy ion cancer treatment.
D. The development of heavy ion cancer treatment in China.
15. What will the author probably do in the following paragraph
A. To give some successful examples of the new treatment
B. To explain the process of the new treatment.
C. To show the difficulty of the new treatment.
D. To conclude the value of the new treatment.
【答案】12. B 13. C 14. D 15. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要介绍的是中国重离子加速器治疗癌症的发展和成果。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“The man adds that he is particularly grateful for heavy ion therapy he received, at a follow-up visit following several rounds of treatment revealing that his cancer cells had disappeared.(该男子补充说，他特别感谢他接受的重离子治疗，在几轮治疗后的随访中发现他的癌细胞已经消失。)”和第二段“A research team from the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed the country’s first medical heavy ion accelerator with independent intellectual property rights, and put it into clinical application.(中国科学院现代物理研究所的一个研究小组开发出了我国首个具有自主知识产权的医用重离子加速器，并将其投入临床应用。)”可知，第一段提到那个男人是为了引出一种新的治疗方法，故选B。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段“Compared to traditional therapy such as radiation, heavy ion treatment is considered to be more balanced, exposing healthy cells to less radiation. The treatment period is shorter and the therapy can more effectively control cancer cells.(与放射等传统疗法相比，重离子疗法被认为更平衡，使健康细胞暴露在更少的辐射下。治疗周期短，能更有效地控制癌细胞。)”可知，重离子癌症治疗比放射等传统疗法对患者更有益。故选C。
【14题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第三段“In 1993, researchers proposed to carry out basic research on heavy ion cancer treatment...In 2006, China followed the United States, Japan and Germany to become the fourth country to successfully carry out heavy ion clinical treatment...In 2015, China’s first such accelerator, with independent intellectual property rights, rolled off the production line in Wuwei, in Gansu. On March 26, 2020, the accelerator was put into operation, and by the end of June this year, more than 750 patients completed their therapy(1993年，研究人员提出开展重离子治疗癌症的基础研究……2006年，中国继美国、日本、德国之后，成为世界上第四个成功开展重离子临床治疗的国家……2015年，中国首台具有自主知识产权的加速器在甘肃武威下线。2020年3月26日，加速器投入运行，截至今年6月底，已有750多名患者完成了治疗)”可知，第三段主要讲的是中国重离子癌治疗的发展。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“So far there have been several cases where people have recovered from cancers by the therapy.(到目前为止，已经有几例患者通过这种疗法从癌症中恢复过来。)”可知，在接下来的段落里作者很可能会举出一些新疗法的成功案例。故选A。
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How was your sleep last night As is known to us all, sleep habits have a significant effect on our health. ____16____
Jump scares from alarms
A young woman recently shared online that she felt dizzy and threw up after her loud alarm woke her up. ____17____ The body changes during sleep, making people vulnerable in the early hours, Chris Idzikowski of the Edinburgh Sleep Center told Daily Mail. During the later part of the night, the nervous system is less active and most of the body processes slow down. When a sudden noise occurs, blood pressure, heart rate and breathing will react more rapidly.
Waking up suddenly is not desirable, but it’s difficult for most people to wake up by themselves naturally. ____18____ Another way can be leaving the curtains half open before sleep-the sunshine in the morning can slowly wake you up.
____19____
Although valuing the 8-hour golden rule of sleeping, some young people may go to bed late and then get up late, such as sleeping from 2 am to 10 am. However, this can be problematic since human bodies can tell the time.
“Environmental cues such as temperature and light levels tell the body what time it is,” expert Nerina Ramlakhan wrote in a book about sleep. Ramlakhan added that waking up late the next day could also lead to sleep inertia, which is a state between sleep and waking. ____20____
The habit may turn into a disorder called delayed sleep phase syndrome if it is serious enough to affect a person’s study, work and other aspects of life. Special treatments have already been developed to treat the disorder, such as using light to gradually change sleeping patterns.
A. Sleep late, get up late.
B. Early to bed, early up.
C. Here are ways that can help us develop some good sleep habits.
D. This is why, after oversleeping, people may feel even more tired.
E. A more mild alarm may be helpful, giving the body some time to adjust.
F. Let’s check out some sleep habits that may accidentally harm your health.
G. It was because the blood supply to part of her brain was shortly blocked, according to her diagnosis record.
【答案】16. F 17. G 18. E 19. A 20. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文，文章主要讲述了由闹钟突然叫醒和晚睡晚起带来的健康危害。
【16题详解】
根据上文的“How was your sleep last night As is known to us all, sleep habits have a significant effect on our health. (你昨晚睡得怎么样？众所周知，睡眠习惯对我们的健康有着重要的影响。)”可知，睡眠习惯影响健康，F项“让我们来看看一些可能意外危害健康的睡眠习惯。”承接上文，作为过渡句引出下文的不良睡眠习惯，故选F项。
【17题详解】
根据上文的“A young woman recently shared online that she felt dizzy and threw up after her loud alarm woke her up.(一位年轻女子最近在网上分享说，她被大声的闹钟吵醒后感到头晕并呕吐。)”和下文的“The body changes during sleep, making people vulnerable in the early hours, Chris Idzikowski of the Edinburgh Sleep Center told Daily Mail. During the later part of the night, the nervous system is less active and most of the body processes slow down. When a sudden noise occurs, blood pressure, heart rate and breathing will react more rapidly.(爱丁堡睡眠中心的Chris Idzikowski告诉《每日邮报》，睡眠中身体会发生变化，使人们在凌晨变得脆弱。在深夜，神经系统不那么活跃，身体活动的大部分过程都会减慢。当突然出现噪音时，血压、心率和呼吸反应会更快。)”可知，G项“根据她的诊断记录，这是因为她大脑部分的血液供应很快就被阻断了。”承接上文，解释了这位女子出现不良反应的原因，下文给出了具体的医学原理，故选G项。
【18题详解】
根据上文的“Waking up suddenly is not desirable, but it’s difficult for most people to wake up by themselves naturally.(突然醒来是不可取的，但大多数人很难自己自然醒来。)”和下文的“Another way can be leaving the curtains half open before sleep-the sunshine in the morning can slowly wake you up.(另一种方法是在睡觉前把窗帘半开——早上的阳光会慢慢让你醒来。)”可知，E项“更温和的闹钟可能会有所帮助，给身体一些时间进行调整。”承接上文，指出了相对于突然被闹钟叫醒，更温和的闹钟是一个好办法，下文又提供了一个合适的办法，故选E项。
【19题详解】
根据本段的“Although valuing the 8-hour golden rule of sleeping, some young people may go to bed late and then get up late, such as sleeping from 2 am to 10 am. However, this can be problematic since human bodies can tell the time.(虽然看重8小时睡眠的黄金法则，但一些年轻人可能会晚睡晚起，比如从凌晨2点睡到10点。然而，这可能会有问题，因为人的身体可以分辨时间。)”可知，A项“晚睡晚起。”能够概括本段内容，指出了又一个不良的睡眠习惯，故选A项。
【20题详解】
根据上文的““Environmental cues such as temperature and light levels tell the body what time it is,” expert Nerina Ramlakhan wrote in a book about sleep. Ramlakhan added that waking up late the next day could also lead to sleep inertia, which is a state between sleep and waking.(专家Nerina Ramlakhan在一本关于睡眠的书中写道：“温度和光照水平等环境线索告诉身体现在是什么时候。”。Ramlakhan补充道，第二天晚醒也可能导致睡眠惯性，这是一种介于睡眠和清醒之间的状态。)”可知，D项“这就是为什么睡过头后，人们可能会感到更累的原因。”承接上文，解释了晚睡晚起后人们感到疲倦的原因，故选D项。
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。
“Are you ready for our walk ” Grandma asked the usual question every Friday evening. “Of course, we are!” We ____21____ excitedly. Growing up, my sisters and I always knew Grandma had heart problems and couldn’t do anything hard, but we did know she would do anything to spend more with us.
One day, we were told that Grandma only had 2% heart ____22____. Her heart was ____23____, but she found out that there was a way to live longer: a surgery.
The ____24____ of the surgery was rough for our family, as we woke up bright and early to ____25____to the hospital. That car ride left me with worried thoughts ____26____ through my mind: Will Grandma be okay Will we ever take another walk
When we arrived at the hospital, we knew exactly where to go, as we had been there many times before. After____27____ those familiar doors up the stairs, my mom and I walked up to the nurses’ desk and asked for Grandma.
“Oh, Mary ” A nurse answered. “She’s one of the nicest ____28____ we had.” Then she ____29____ us to the waiting room and told us that only two of us were permitted to go into the ward (病房) to say goodbye to Grandma before she went in for surgery.
When my turn came, I____30____ the chance. I ran forward and gave her the biggest hug with tearful eyes. Grandma, holding me tightly in her arms, said, “I know there’s a chance I won’t ____31____ it, but I love you forever.” I comforted her, “Don’t worry, honey. We are all waiting for you here.” Then she was ____32____, leaving us waiting and praying anxiously.
Finally, after the longest morning of my life, the doctor entered the waiting room smiling. “Mary is out of surgery. You’re allowed to visit her as long as you’re ____33____.” he said. ____34____swept over my body and tears began rolling down my face. Thank goodness, I had grandma back! Once we walked into the room, there lay Grandma, looking peaceful yet painful with so many tubes ____35____ to her. I felt so shocked but so happy.
21.
A. shouted B. explained C. argued D. complained
22.
A. function B. part C. effect D. condition
23.
A. reducing B. failing C. beating D. pounding
24.
A. afternoon B. dusk C. dawn D. evening
25.
A. jog B. run C. drive D. leave
26.
A. escaping B. racing C. coming D. echoing
27.
A. going through B. walking around C. coming across D. getting across
28.
A. celebrities B. geniuses C. heroes D. patients
29.
A. directed B. delivered C. exposed D. submitted
30.
A. paid for B. competed for C. jumped at D. passed up
31.
A. make B. get C. gain D. commit
32.
A. put away B. turned away C. thrown away D. wheeled away
33.
A. still B. quiet C. adorable D. available
34.
A. Panic B. Grief C. Relief D. Anger
35.
A. tied B. added C. attached D. glued
【答案】21. A 22. A 23. B 24. C 25. C 26. B 27. A 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. D 33. B 34. C 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，讲述了作者与奶奶之间的一段感人经历。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们兴奋地喊道。A. shouted喊叫；B. explained解释；C. argued争论；D. complained抱怨。根据前文““Are you ready for our walk ” Grandma asked the usual question every Friday evening. “Of course, we are!””可知，奶奶问“我们”准备好一起散步了吗，“我们”应是兴奋的喊道准备好了符合语境。故选A项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：有一天，我们被告知奶奶只有2%的心脏功能。A. function功能；B. part部分；C. effect效果；D. condition状况。根据前文“Growing up, my sisters and I always knew Grandma had heart problems”可知，奶奶有心脏问题，所以此处应是“只有2%的心脏功能”符合语境。故选A项。
【23题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：她的心脏正在衰竭，但她发现有一种方法可以活得更长：手术。A. reducing减少；B. failing衰退；C. beating跳动；D. pounding猛击。根据前文“One day, we were told that Grandma only had 2% heart 2 .”可知，奶奶的心脏只有2%的功能，所以应是心脏正在衰竭。故选B项。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：手术的黎明对我们一家来说是艰难的，因为我们一大早就起床开车去医院。A. afternoon下午；B. dusk黄昏；C. dawn黎明；D. evening晚上。根据后文“as we woke up bright and early to 5 to the hospital.”可知，作者一家一大早就赶去医院，所以应是手术的黎明是艰难的。故选C项。
25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：手术的黎明对我们一家来说是艰难的，因为我们一大早就起床开车去医院。A. jog慢跑；B. run跑；C. drive开车；D. leave离开。根据后文“That car ride left me with worried thoughts”可知，作者一家是开车去的医院。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那次乘车之旅让我心中充满了忧虑：奶奶会没事吗？我们还会再一起散步吗？A. escaping逃离；B. racing快速流动；C. coming来；D. echoing回响。根据后文“Will Grandma be okay Will we ever take another walk ”可知，作者充满了忧虑的想法，因此使用racing这个动词最为合适，形容思绪快速在脑海中流动。故选B项
【27题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：穿过那些熟悉的门，我和妈妈走上楼梯，走到护士桌前，找奶奶。A. going through穿过，经过；B. walking around四处走动；C. coming across偶然发现；D. getting across被理解。根据后文“those familiar doors”结合选项可知，应是“穿过那些熟悉的门”符合语境。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她是我们最好的病人之一。A. celebrities名人；B. geniuses天才；C. heroes英雄；D. patients病人。根据前文“but she found out that there was a way to live longer: a surgery.”可知，奶奶要在医院做手术，所以她是病人。故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：然后她把我们带到候诊室，告诉我们在奶奶做手术之前，我们中只有两个人可以进病房和她道别。A. directed指引；B. delivered递送；C. exposed暴露；D. submitted提交。根据前文“my mom and I walked up to the nurses’ desk and asked for Grandma”可知，作者和妈妈询问护士奶奶在哪，所以护士应是带作者一家去找奶奶。故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：轮到我时，我欣然接受了这个机会。A. paid for为……付款；B. competed for为……竞争；C. jumped at欣然接受；D. passed up错过。根据前文“only two of us were permitted to go into the ward (病房) to say goodbye to Grandma before she went in for surgery.”可知，只有两个人可以进病房和奶奶道别，以及后文“I ran forward and gave her the biggest hug with tearful eyes.”可知，作者进入奶奶的病房，所以是欣然接受了机会。故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：奶奶把我紧紧地搂在怀里，说：“我知道我可能活不下去了，但我永远爱你。”A. make成功做到某事；B. get获得；C. gain得到；D. commit承诺。根据后文“I comforted her, “Don’t worry, honey. We are all waiting for you here.””可知，作者在安慰奶奶，所以是奶奶觉得自己可能活不下去，此处用固定搭配：make it意为“成功做到某事”符合语境。故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：然后她被推走了，留下我们焦急地等待和祈祷。A. put away收拾；B. turned away转身离开；C. thrown away扔掉；D. wheeled away推着离开。根据前文“only two of us were permitted to go into the ward (病房) to say goodbye to Grandma before she went in for surgery.”可知，奶奶要去做手术了，结合常识，手术病人应是用轮椅推着离开。故选D项。
【33题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：只要你保持安静，你就可以去看她。A. still静止的；B. quiet安静的；C. adorable可爱的；D. available有空的。根据前文“Mary is out of surgery. You’re allowed to visit her”结合常识可知，看完刚做完手术的人，应是保持安静。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我如释重负，眼泪从脸上滚落下来。A. Panic恐慌；B. Grief悲痛；C. Relief轻松，欣慰；D. Anger愤怒。根据前文“Mary is out of surgery. You’re allowed to visit her as long as you’re 13 .”可知，奶奶的手术成功了，所以作者应是如释重负。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们一走进房间，就看到奶奶躺在那里，看起来很平静，但身上插着那么多管子，她很痛苦。A. tied绑；B. added添加；C. attached连接、附加；D. glued用胶水粘。根据前文“looking peaceful yet painful with so many tubes”结合常识可知，奶奶刚做完心脏手术，所以是插着很多管子。故选C项。
第二节(共10小题;每小题1.5分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
It took 25 long years, but 52-year-old Xie Kefeng was finally reunited with his son, who had been snatched as a baby. The power of technology, ____36____(specific)a facial comparison algorithm played a major role in bringing about the happy outcome.
In 1998, Xie’s wife stepped out of home to buy groceries, leaving their three-month-old second son, Xie Qingshuai, on the bed ____37____ the door unlocked. When she returned 10 minutes later, the child ____38____(disappear). The couple reported the incident to the police, but the child could not be found.
In late November this year, Xie Kefeng received a call from the police informing him that a facial comparison had led to Xie Qingshuai ____39____(find). A DNA comparison confirmed that it was indeed his long-lost son.
Xie Qingshuai, who now ____40____(prove)outgoing, positive and diligent, was reunited with his family for the first time. Unknown to his family, he had been sold to a couple ____41____ lived in Xingtai as well. After the man he knew as his father died, his wife remarried and moved away, leaving Xie Qingshuai to be brought up by his adoptive grandparents.
On Sunday, Beijing DeepGlint Technology Co, ____42____ artificial intelligence technology company, announced that a facial comparison algorithm developed by it had played a vital role in the reunion.
____43____(base)on the principle that facial features among relatives tend to be similar, the company’s algorithm can identify highly relevant potential ____44____(match), significantly improving the ____45____(efficient)of the search process.
【答案】36. specifically
37. with 38. had disappeared
39. being found
40. proves 41. who##that
42. an 43. Based
44. matches
45. efficiency
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。文章主要讲述了52岁的谢克峰在经过25年的漫长等待后，最终通过一款人脸比对算法的帮助，与被拐卖的儿子谢庆帅成功团聚的故事。
【36题详解】
考查副词。句意：科技的力量，特别是面部比较算法，在带来令人愉快的结果方面发挥了重要作用。使用副词作状语，需要的词义为“特别是”，故填specifically。
【37题详解】
考查with的复合结构。句意：1998年，谢的妻子出门买东西，把三个月大的二儿子谢庆帅留在床上，门没锁。分析句子可知，此处为with的复合结构，即“with+名词(the door)+形容词(unlocked)”，表示“门没锁着”，故填with。
【38题详解】
考查时态。句意：10分钟后她回来时，孩子已经不见了。disappear的动作发生在returned之前，因此disappear使用过去完成时，故填had disappeared。
【39题详解】
考查动名词。句意：今年11月下旬，谢克峰接到警方电话，得知通过面部比对找到了谢清帅。led to后接动名词作宾语， Xie Qingshuai与find为被动关系，则此处填入动名词的被动形式，故填being found。
【40题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意：谢庆帅现在性格开朗、积极向上、勤奋好学，这是他第一次和家人团聚。根据句中的“now”可知，从句的谓语动词prove使用一般现在时，who指代Xie Qingshuai为单数意义，故填proves。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：他的家人不知道，他被卖给了一对住在邢台的夫妇。分析句子结构可知，空格处引导定语从句，couple 是先行词，它在从句中作主语，指人，因此使用who或that引导定语从句，故填who或that。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意：周日，人工智能技术公司北京深闪科技有限公司宣布，该公司开发的一种面部比较算法在这次重聚中发挥了至关重要的作用。company为可数名词， artificial是以元音音素开头的单词，因此使用不定冠词an，故填an。
【43题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：基于亲属之间的面部特征趋于相似的原则，该公司的算法可以识别出高度相关的潜在匹配，显著提高了搜索过程的效率。algorithm 与base为被动关系，则使用过去分词作状语，空格位于句首，故填Based。
【44题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：基于亲属之间的面部特征趋于相似的原则，该公司的算法可以识别出高度相关的可能匹配的人，显著提高了搜索过程的效率。match在这里意为“相配的人”，在这里是可数名词，为泛指意义，应该使用复数，故填matches。
【45题详解】
考查名词。句意：基于亲属之间的面部特征趋于相似的原则，该公司的算法可以识别出高度相关的可能匹配的人，显著提高了搜索过程的效率。使用名词作宾语，需要的词义为“效率”，即efficiency，它为不可数名词，故填efficiency。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你校上周在黄山进行了一次主题为“an eco-friendly study trip”的研学旅行。你的朋友Bob对此很感兴趣，写信询问你相关情况，请你给他回信告诉他：
1.研学旅行的目的，时间，地点及参与者；
2.你对此活动的感受。
注意：字数在80词左右。
Dear Bob,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
【答案】Dear Bob,
How is everything going In your last letter, you asked me about our eco-friendly study trip. I am pleased to share relevant details of the trip with you.
The eco-friendly study trip, aimed to call on students to enjoy the scenery without damaging the natural environment, was organized by our school last Friday. All students and teachers set out at 8am and returned at 6pm. We all enjoyed this unforgettable trip to Mount Huang, which is one of the most famous mountains in China. Before we climbed the mountain, we were required to take paper bags to collect litters along the way. Through this way, we could know the true meaning of eco-friendly study trip.
The short journey enriched my life experience, relaxed myself and most importantly, helped me know the importance of living in harmony with nature.
Yours,
Li Hua
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给朋友Bob回信，告诉他你校上周在黄山进行了一次主题为“an eco-friendly study trip”的研学旅行的情况。
【详解】1.词汇积累
高兴的：pleased→ glad
以……为目标：aimed to do sth.→ targeted at doing sth.
垃圾：litter→ rubbish
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：The eco-friendly study trip, aimed to call on students to enjoy the scenery without damaging the natural environment, was organized by our school last Friday.
拓展句：The eco-friendly study trip, whose aim was to call on students to enjoy the scenery without damaging the natural environment, was organized by our school last Friday.
【点睛】【高分句型1】We enjoyed this unforgettable trip to Mount Huang, which is one of the most famous mountains in China.(运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句)
【高分句型2】Before we climbed the mountain, we were required to take paper bags to collect litters along the way.(运用了before引导的时间状语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
At noon that day, I drove back home early. Just as I entered the living room, I heard a slight sound coming from the bedroom upstairs. It was the sound of my favorite violin. But I was the only person who lived in this house.
It must be a thief! I rushed upstairs. Just as what I had thought about, a boy of about 12 years old was petting my violin. At first sight, I found a new pair of shoes at the bed missing. It seemed he was surely a thief.
Then, I saw his eyes full of fear and helplessness. My anger was immediately replaced by a smile. I asked, “Are you Mr Brian's nephew Rubens I'm his housekeeper. Two days ago, Mr Brian said that he has a nephew who lives in the countryside would visit him. It must be you. You are really like him!”
The boy was surprised, but then quickly replied, “Has my uncle gone out I think I'd better first go out for a walk and visit him in a while.”
I nodded and asked the boy who was preparing to put down the violin, “Do you want to play the violin ”
“Yes. I am fond of playing the violin and I'm looking forward to having my own violin but I'm so poor that I can't afford one,” the boy replied.
“Then, I'll give this violin to you because your uncle, Mr Brian, is so kind a man.” The boy looked at me doubtfully, but he picked up the violin. Going out of the living room, he suddenly saw my huge color photo on the wall. He shook for a moment and ran out without looking back.
I was sure that the boy must understand what had happened after seeing the photo on the wall.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
I thought the story would end forever if I didn't happen to meet him a few years later.
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After the award ceremony, he ran to me holding a violin box.
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【答案】参考范文：
I thought the story would end forever if I didn't happen to meet him a few years later. I was invited to judge a music competition. During the competition, a boy violin player drew my attention. From time to time, he also had a look in my direction with a strange smile on his face. I was sure I must have met him before, but I failed to think of where and when we had met at the very moment. Finally, he won first prize because of his excellent performance!
After the award ceremony, he ran to me holding a violin box. With his face red, he asked, “Mr Brian, do you still remember me You gave me your violin, which I have been treasuring until today! You can't imagine how much what you did that noon means to me! Today, I can give it back to you without regret…” Believe it or not, it turned out that this boy was “Mr Brian's nephew Rubens”! Tears welled up in my eyes.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，文章讲述了作者是一位小提琴家，中午返回家中的时候，听到了楼上的声音，认为可能是小偷，当他看到一个小男孩正在拉小提琴的时候以及恐惧和绝望的表情的时候，作者并没有揭穿那个小男孩小偷的身份，而是撒了个谎并且把小提琴赠予小男孩，这样善意的谎言改变了小男孩，多年以后，再次相见的时候，小男孩已经成为一个优秀的小提琴表演者。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“我以为如果几年后我没有碰巧遇见他，这个故事就永远结束了。”可知，第一段可描写作者和上文的小男孩再次相遇，而这时候的小男孩已经变得非常优秀。
②由第二段首句内容“颁奖典礼结束后，他拿着小提琴盒向我跑来。”可知，第二段可描写小男孩认出来了作者，并上前交谈。
2.续写线索：被邀当评委——小提琴手引起注意——回想——小男孩得奖——作者与小男孩相认——感激
3.词汇激活
行为类
①引起注意：draw one’s attention/attract one’s attention/catch one’s eyes
②遇见：meet/encounter
情绪类
①微笑：smile/beam
②极好的：excellent /wonderful
【点睛】[高分句型1] I was sure I must have met him before, but I failed to think of where and when we had met at the very moment.（运用了省略引导词that的宾语从句，运用了where和when引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2] You gave me your violin, which I have been treasuring until today!（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）2023-2024学年度上学期高二年级期末考试
高二英语试卷
考试时间：2024年1月28日上午8:00-10:00 试卷满分：150分
注意事项：
1.答题前，先将自己的姓名、准考证号、考场号、座位号填写在试卷和答题卡上，并将准考证号条形码粘贴在答题卡上的指定位置。
2.选择题的作答：每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
3.非选择题的作答：用黑色签字笔直接答在答题卡上对应的答题区域内。写在试卷、草稿纸和答题卡上的非答题区域均无效。
第一部分听力(共两节，满分30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. How is Jack today
A. Worn out. B. In a bad mood. C. Feeling better.
2. What will Jane probably do in the vacation
A. Help the man review English.
B. Make a study plan.
C. Take an English class.
3. What are the speakers mainly discussing
A. A cyclist. B. An accident. C. A race.
4. How can we describe the game
A. Close. B. Unequal. C. Surprising.
5. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Neighbors. B. Strangers. C. Workmates.
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 is the weather like now
A. Clear. B. Windy. C. Foggy.
7. Where is Jack now
A. On the highway. B. At home. C. In the office.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where does the woman work
A. At a hotel. B. At an airport. C. At a bus company.
9. When will the man probably check out
A. On March 3rd. B. On March 6th. C. On March 9th.
10. What can we learn about the man
A. He has booked an ordinary single room.
B. He needs to confirm the flight next.
C. He will take the shuttle to the hotel.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. In a garden. B. In a gift shop. C. In a flower shop.
12. How did the woman develop an interest in growing flowers
A. She took it as a pastime.
B. She was influenced by her husband.
C. She was fond of the smell of flowers.
13. What do we know about the man
A. He has green fingers.
B. He is a bank clerk now.
C. He has taken up stamp collecting.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. When did the man’s aunt and uncle first go to Ibiza
A. About 13 years ago. B. About 17 years ago. C. About 30 years ago.
15. Why did the man’s aunt and uncle choose Ibiza last summer
A. They had good memories of it.
B. They booked cheap flights.
C. They liked parties.
16. What was the trip like last summer
A. Peaceful. B. Perfect. C. Noisy.
17. How do the old couple feel about trips now according to the man
A. Regretful. B. Annoyed. C. Uninterested.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the cash prize for the first-prize winner
A. $5,000. B. $4,000. C. $1,000.
19. Who has dropped out of the competition
A. Donald Wreck. B. Rose O’Brien. C. Maria Sanchez.
20. What does the speaker think of the result
A. Satisfying. B. Surprising. C. Disappointing.
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
Never climbed before It doesn’t matter! Boulders In door Climbing Centre is a fantastic outing for the whole family that’s guaranteed to pack your day with fun and adventure! No experience is necessary.
Under the guidance of qualified instructors, you will step outside of your comfort zone in a safe and controlled environment. All equipment is provided—just bring your spirit of adventure and your willingness to challenge yourself! Boulders specializes in introducing people of all abilities into this vertical (垂直的) world in a fun, safe and inclusive way!
With climbing walls that reach between 4 to 12 metres in height, Boulders, whose task is to teach you all the skills required to climb safely, is designed to train the bravest explorer. You will learn how to move around the climbing wall in a safe manner, and how to differentiate (区分) between grades and varieties of techniques.
There’s even a café on site with free Wi-Fi, so send the children to climb and check in with the office while you’re enjoying a skinny latte! Boulders offers a wide range of climbing activities, including:
Climbing classes for children, families, students and adults
Birthday parties for all ages
Children’s holiday activities
Soft play for children 7 years old and under
Climbing-Introduction courses
Opening hours: Mon.-Thur. 10: 00-22: 00
Fri. 10: 00-21: 00
Sat.-Sun. 10: 00-18: 00
Price: Adults 15 Child 10
The price includes entry to the wall after the session, your one-off registration fee and shoe hire.
Family pass: 38
Up to 4 persons. Rental shoes & chalk included.
1. Who are the potential customers of the climbing center
A. Qualified instructors B. Children interested in climbing indoors
C. Experienced climbers D. People addicted to climbing outdoors
2. What can you learn in Boulders
A. Adventurous spirit
B. Skills required to professional climbing
C. How to move around the climbing wall in a good manner.
D. How to combine grades with techniques
3. How much should a couple with a child pay for entry and rental shoes at least
A. 40 B. 25 C. 35 D. 38
B
Walking down a path through some woods in Georgia, I saw a water puddle ahead on the path. As I reached the puddle, I was suddenly attacked! Yet I did nothing for the attack was so unpredictable and from a source so totally unexpected. I was being attacked by a butterfly!
Having stopped attacking, I took a step forward. My attacker rushed me again. I retreated a step while my attacker relented in his attack. Yet again, I tried moving forward and I was rammed in the chest over and over again. I wasn’t sure what to do, other than to retreat a third time. After all, it’s just not every day that one is attacked by a butterfly. This time, though, I stepped back several paces to look the situation over. My attacker moved back as well to land on the ground. That’s when I discovered why my attacker was charging me only moments earlier. He had a mate and she was dying. She was beside the puddle where he landed.
Sitting close beside her, he opened and closed his wings as if to fan her. I could only admire the love and courage of that butterfly in his concern for his mate. He had taken it upon himself to attack me for his mate’s reason, even though she was clearly dying and I was so large. He did so just to give her those extra few precious moments of life in case I was careless to step on her. Now I knew why and what he was fighting for. There was really only one option left for me. I carefully made my way around the puddle to the other side of the path, though it was only inches wide and extremely muddy. His courage in attacking something thousands of times large r and heavier than himself just for his mate’s safety justified it. I couldn’t do anything other than reward him by walking on the more difficult side of the puddle. He had truly earned those moments to be with her, undisturbed.
I left them in peace for those last few moments, cleaning the mud from my boots when I later reached my car. Since then, I’ve always tried to remember the courage of that butterfly whenever I see huge obstacles facing me. I use that butterfly’s courage as an inspiration and to remind myself that good things are worth fighting for.
4. Why did the butterfly attack the author
A. To let him rescue his mate. B. To teach him about love.
C. To protect the puddle. D. To warn him off his mate.
5. What was the attitude of the author to the butterfly in the end
A. Admiring. B. Annoyed. C. Absent-minded. D. Indifferent.
6. What did the author finally do with the butterflies
A. He cured the dying butterfly. B. He left the butterflies alone.
C. He stepped on the butterfly carelessly. D. He fought with the butterfly.
7. Which is the best title of the passage
A. A battle with a butterfly B. A walk around a puddle
C. A true story of courage and love D. A travel in Georgia
C
In an era where data centers are becoming increasingly vital for our digital society, China has begun a groundbreaking endeavor to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainability.
Nestled off the coast of Sanya, Hainan province, China is in the process of constructing the world’s first commercial underwater data center. This project aims to revolutionize the industry by using the power of the ocean depths while saving a significant amount of energy and land. With the potential to equal the computational (计算的) abilities of about 6 million conventional personal computers, this underwater data center is bound to be a game-changer.
The data center modules (模块) of China’s underwater facility are being carefully installed on the seafloor at depths of around 35 meters. Designed to withstand the harsh underwater conditions, these modules are expected to operate sustainably for up to 25 years. Each watertight storage module weighs an impressive 1,300 tons and boasts the capability to process over 4 million high-definition images every 30 seconds. When combined, the entire facility is projected to match the computational power of surprising 6 million conventional PCs working together.
The construction of the underwater data center is a result of collaboration between Sanya officials and several Chinese tech firms. With the initial deployment of one storage module in April and the recent addition of a second module, the project is well underway. The ambitious plan aims to have a total of 100 modules fully operational by 2025, marking a significant milestone in sustainable data center development.
The motivation behind this pioneering project extends beyond technological advancement. By choosing an underwater data center, China is actively addressing the challenges of land conservation. Traditional data centers can occupy vast amounts of land, often equal to the size of multiple soccer fields. In contrast, this underwater marvel takes up minimal dry space, preserving land for other essential purposes. Additionally, the use of natural seawater cooling reduces the strain on traditional energy sources, leading to a significant reduction in carbon emissions. This environmentally conscious approach agree with global sustainability goals and sets an example for the industry to follow.
8. Why does China start the data centre project
A To push the boundaries of the country. B. To innovate the digital field.
C. To use the power of the ocean depths. D. To save a significant amount of energy and land.
9. Which statement is right according to para 2 and paragraph 3
A. China has successfully constructed a data center.
B. The whole underwater facility weighs 1300 tons.
C. The facility is more powerful than a conventional data centre.
D. All the modules are not equipped.
10. What does the underlined word “collaboration” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Cooperation B. Conflict C. Compromise D. Conclusion
11. How does the author support his opinion in the last paragraph
A. By analyzing the fact. B. By providing reasons.
C. By making comparison. D. By giving examples.
D
“I never thought that I would beat the tumor.” says a cancer patient in Lanzhou in Northwest China’s Gansu province. The man adds that he is particularly grateful for heavy ion therapy he received, at a follow-up visit following several rounds of treatment revealing that his cancer cells had disappeared.
A research team from the Institute of Modern Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed the country’s first medical heavy ion accelerator with independent intellectual property rights, and put it into clinical application. Cancer treatments employing heavy ion accelerators can bombard a target with high-energy electrons to kill cancer pared to traditional therapy such as radiation, heavy ion treatment is considered to be more balanced, exposing healthy cells to less radiation. The treatment period is shorter and the therapy can more effectively control cancer cells.
In 1993, researchers proposed to carry out basic research on heavy ion cancer treatment during an academic conference held in Tianshui, Gansu. In 2006, China followed the United States, Japan and Germany to become the fourth country to successfully carry out heavy ion clinical treatment, when four cancer patients participated in preliminary clinical trials for heavy ion therapy. In 2015, China’s first such accelerator, with independent intellectual property rights, rolled off the production line in Wuwei, in Gansu. On March 26, 2020, the accelerator was put into operation, and by the end of June this year, more than 750 patients completed their therapy at Wuwei’s heavy ion treatment center, with remarkable curative effects. The follow-up statistics showed that the three-year local tumor control rate reached 84 percent among 46 clinical trial participants.
Heavy ion therapy is highly effective in treating a wide range of solid tumors and can be used in cases where surgery is not possible or unsuitable, when a patient is sensitive to conventional radiation therapy, or prone to relapse following such therapy. This includes tumors located in the central nervous system, head, neck, skull base, chest and abdomen. So far there have been several cases where people have recovered from cancers by the therapy.
12. Why is the man in para.1 mentioned
A. To celebrate a successful treatment. B. To bring up a new kind of therapy.
C To show his cancer cells had disappeared. D. To show the man is brave and lucky.
13. What can we learn about the heavy ion treatment according to paragraph 2
A. China is the first country to carry out heavy ion clinical treatment.
B. In 2006, the United States, Japan and Germany successfully carried out heavy io n clinical treatment.
C Heavy ion cancer treatment is more beneficial to patients than traditional therapies such as radiation.
D. Heavy ion cancer treatment is of great help in treating a certain kind of tumor.
14. What is the author talking about in paragraph.3
A. The time of the heavy ion cancer treatment.
B. The reason why researchers develop heavy ion cancer treatment.
C. Persons benefiting from heavy ion cancer treatment.
D. The development of heavy ion cancer treatment in China.
15. What will the author probably do in the following paragraph
A. To give some successful examples of the new treatment
B To explain the process of the new treatment.
C. To show the difficulty of the new treatment.
D. To conclude the value of the new treatment.
第二节(共5小题;每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
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。选项中有两项为多余选项。
How was your sleep last night As is known to us all, sleep habits have a significant effect on our health. ____16____
Jump scares from alarms
A young woman recently shared online that she felt dizzy and threw up after her loud alarm woke her up. ____17____ The body changes during sleep, making people vulnerable in the early hours, Chris Idzikowski of the Edinburgh Sleep Center told Daily Mail. During the later part of the night, the nervous system is less active and most of the body processes slow down. When a sudden noise occurs, blood pressure, heart rate and breathing will react more rapidly.
Waking up suddenly is not desirable, but it’s difficult for most people to wake up by themselves naturally. ____18____ Another way can be leaving the curtains half open before sleep-the sunshine in the morning can slowly wake you up.
____19____
Although valuing the 8-hour golden rule of sleeping, some young people may go to bed late and then get up late, such as sleeping from 2 am to 10 am. However, this can be problematic since human bodies can tell the time.
“Environmental cues such as temperature and light levels tell the body what time it is,” expert Nerina Ramlakhan wrote in a book about sleep. Ramlakhan added that waking up late the next day could also lead to sleep inertia, which is a state between sleep and waking. ____20____
The habit may turn into a disorder called delayed sleep phase syndrome if it is serious enough to affect a person’s study, work and other aspects of life. Special treatments have already been developed to treat the disorder, such as using light to gradually change sleeping patterns.
A. Sleep late, get up late.
B. Early to bed, early up.
C. Here are ways that can help us develop some good sleep habits.
D. This is why, after oversleeping, people may feel even more tired.
E. A more mild alarm may be helpful, giving the body some time to adjust.
F. Let’s check out some sleep habits that may accidentally harm your health.
G. It was because the blood supply to part of her brain was shortly blocked, according to her diagnosis record.
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。
“Are you ready for our walk ” Grandma asked the usual question every Friday evening. “Of course, we are!” We ____21____ excitedly. Growing up, my sisters and I always knew Grandma had heart problems and couldn’t do anything hard, but we did know she would do anything to spend more with us.
One day, we were told that Grandma only had 2% heart ____22____. Her heart was ____23____, but she found out that there was a way to live longer: a surgery.
The ____24____ of the surgery was rough for our family, as we woke up bright and early to ____25____to the hospital. That car ride left me with worried thoughts ____26____ through my mind: Will Grandma be okay Will we ever take another walk
When we arrived at the hospital, we knew exactly where to go, as we had been there many times before. After____27____ those familiar doors up the stairs, my mom and I walked up to the nurses’ desk and asked for Grandma.
“Oh, Mary ” A nurse answered. “She’s one of the nicest ____28____ we had.” Then she ____29____ us to the waiting room and told us that only two of us were permitted to go into the ward (病房) to say goodbye to Grandma before she went in for surgery.
When my turn came, I____30____ the chance. I ran forward and gave her the biggest hug with tearful eyes. Grandma, holding me tightly in her arms, said, “I know there’s a chance I won’t ____31____ it, but I love you forever.” I comforted her, “Don’t worry, honey. We are all waiting for you here.” Then she was ____32____, leaving us waiting and praying anxiously.
Finally, after the longest morning of my life, the doctor entered the waiting room smiling. “Mary is out of surgery. You’re allowed to visit her as long as you’re ____33____.” he said. ____34____swept over my body and tears began rolling down my face. Thank goodness, I had grandma back! Once we walked into the room, there lay Grandma, looking peaceful yet painful with so many tubes ____35____ to her. I felt so shocked but so happy.
21.
A. shouted B. explained C. argued D. complained
22.
A. function B. part C. effect D. condition
23.
A. reducing B. failing C. beating D. pounding
24.
A. afternoon B. dusk C. dawn D. evening
25.
A. jog B. run C. drive D. leave
26.
A. escaping B. racing C. coming D. echoing
27.
A. going through B. walking around C. coming across D. getting across
28.
A. celebrities B. geniuses C. heroes D. patients
29.
A. directed B. delivered C. exposed D. submitted
30.
A. paid for B. competed for C. jumped at D. passed up
31.
A. make B. get C. gain D. commit
32.
A. put away B. turned away C. thrown away D. wheeled away
33
A. still B. quiet C. adorable D. available
34.
A. Panic B. Grief C. Relief D. Anger
35.
A. tied B. added C. attached D. glued
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。
It took 25 long years, but 52-year-old Xie Kefeng was finally reunited with his son, who had been snatched as a baby. The power of technology, ____36____(specific)a facial comparison algorithm played a major role in bringing about the happy outcome.
In 1998, Xie’s wife stepped out of home to buy groceries, leaving their three-month-old second son, Xie Qingshuai, on the bed ____37____ the door unlocked. When she returned 10 minutes later, the child ____38____(disappear). The couple reported the incident to the police, but the child could not be found.
In late November this year, Xie Kefeng received a call from the police informing him that a facial comparison had led to Xie Qingshuai ____39____(find). A DNA comparison confirmed that it was indeed his long-lost son.
Xie Qingshuai, who now ____40____(prove)outgoing, positive and diligent, was reunited with his family for the first time. Unknown to his family, he had been sold to a couple ____41____ lived in Xingtai as well. After the man he knew as his father died, his wife remarried and moved away, leaving Xie Qingshuai to be brought up by his adoptive grandparents.
On Sunday, Beijing DeepGlint Technology Co, ____42____ artificial intelligence technology company, announced that a facial comparison algorithm developed by it had played a vital role in the reunion.
____43____(base)on the principle that facial features among relatives tend to be similar, the company’s algorithm can identify highly relevant potential ____44____(match), significantly improving the ____45____(efficient)of the search process.
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
46. 假设你是李华，你校上周在黄山进行了一次主题为“an eco-friendly study trip”的研学旅行。你的朋友Bob对此很感兴趣，写信询问你相关情况，请你给他回信告诉他：
1.研学旅行的目的，时间，地点及参与者；
2.你对此活动的感受。
注意：字数在80词左右。
Dear Bob,
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours,
Li Hua
第二节(满分25分)
47. 阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
At noon that day, I drove back home early. Just as I entered the living room, I heard a slight sound coming from the bedroom upstairs. It was the sound of my favorite violin. But I was the only person who lived in this house.
It must be a thief! I rushed upstairs. Just as what I had thought about, a boy of about 12 years old was petting my violin. At first sight, I found a new pair of shoes at the bed missing. It seemed he was surely a thief.
Then, I saw his eyes full of fear and helplessness. My anger was immediately replaced by a smile. I asked, “Are you Mr Brian's nephew Rubens I'm his housekeeper. Two days ago, Mr Brian said that he has a nephew who lives in the countryside would visit him. It must be you. You are really like him!”
The boy was surprised, but then quickly replied, “Has my uncle gone out I think I'd better first go out for a walk and visit him in a while.”
I nodded and asked the boy who was preparing to put down the violin, “Do you want to play the violin ”
“Yes. I am fond of playing the violin and I'm looking forward to having my own violin, but I'm so poor that I can't afford one,” the boy replied.
“Then, I'll give this violin to you because your uncle, Mr Brian, is so kind a man.” The boy looked at me doubtfully, but he picked up the violin. Going out of the living room, he suddenly saw my huge color photo on the wall. He shook for a moment and ran out without looking back.
I was sure that the boy must understand what had happened after seeing the photo on the wall.
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I thought the story would end forever if I didn't happen to meet him a few years later.
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After the award ceremony, he ran to me holding a violin box.
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