梅河口市第五中学2023～2024学年度上学期
高二第二次月考英语试题
说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并将答案填涂在答题卡上。
A
It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don’t worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I’d like to reveal some of my top recommendations.
☆ Stability Cushion These cushions are excellent to relieve back pain and shoulder aches, stabilize joints and strengthen muscles. Pros & Cons Small and lightweight .Works well for lower back and posture · Inflating isn’t easy for some ☆ Under-desk Elliptical Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity Pros & Cons Easy to carry like a briefcase Whisper quiet and easy to use ·The rubber around the metal bar can wear out over time
☆ Fitness Tracker What gets measured gets managed, and one great way to keep track of your fitness data is a fitness tracker. A fitness tracker records your energy levels, steps, distance, hourly activity and more Pros & Cons ·Very comfortable to wear ·Lots of apps can be operated together ·Various customized options ·Sometimes there are connectivity issues ☆ Balance Ball Chair Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity. In that way, it’s perfect for completing tasks at home or in the office. This chair promotes micro-movements, core strength, and stimulation Pros & Cons ·Straightforward to build ·A great solution if you experience back pain ·Needs to be reinflated often
21. Who are the intended readers of the text
A. Fitness trainers. B. Recovering patients.
C. Office workers. D. Furniture designers.
22. Which equipment promises to improve work efficiency
A. Stability Cushion and Fitness Tracker.
B. Stability Cushion and Balance Ball Chair.
C. Under-desk Elliptical and Fitness Tracker.
D. Under-desk Elliptical and Balance Ball Chair.
23. What may be the problem of Fitness Tracker
A. It wears out easily over time. B. It may fail to get linked at times.
C. It offers few personalized choices. D. It doesn’t allow the use of other apps.
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了四个办公室可用的锻炼设备。
【21题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don’t worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I’d like to reveal some of my top recommendations.(不用说，大部分时间坐在办公桌前会损害我们的健康。但不要担心，因为有一个解决方案！在花了很多时间调查了各种适合办公室锻炼的设备后，我想透露一些我的最佳建议)”结合全文内容可知，文章主要介绍了四个办公室可用的锻炼设备。可推知，文章针对的是办公室白领。故选C。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。根据☆ Under-desk Elliptical部分中“Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity(坐着的时候保持双脚的运动可以让你更快乐，减轻压力，提高工作效率)”以及☆Balance Ball Chair部分“Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity.(坐在平衡球上可以提高精力和工作效率)”可知，Under-desk Elliptical和Balance Ball Chair有望提高工作效率。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。根据☆ Fitness Tracker部分中“·Sometimes there are connectivity issues(·有时会有连接问题)”可知，健身追踪器的问题是有时可能无法连接。故选B。
B
Contrary to “popular opinion”, the scientific pursuit for knowledge is not a predictable process. To make new discoveries, researchers need the freedom to be creative, fail, and learn by chance. This aspect is similar to art. This is why Wageningen scientists look to artists for inspiration and exchange ideas about how to increase creative freedom.
“Science and art are two different ways to make something understandable. They both provide a perspective on reality,” says Biochemistry Professor Dolf Weijers. “From the outside, the research process looks very formal and the artistic process looks somewhat messy. But the scientific process can also unfold in an unpredictable way.”
“Scientists can learn a lot from artists,” says Weijers. “Association and creativity are central to art. Those aspects require more attention in science as the creative process is the key of science.”
“As a scientist, you use different methods, but it is equally about how you visualize your understandings of reality and the connections between them. This is sometimes just as visual as art,” says Weijers. One example is a recent special project in which Weijers and his colleague Joris Sprakel, professor of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, measured the forces that act on plant cells. A molecular (分子的) sensor was used to visualize the different forces. They showed the results in colorful images, each representing a different force.
What science and art also have in common is that they are topics of discussion in society. There are people who say that they do not value art and people who mistrust science. Weijers says, “It often creates the wrong impression because only the results of scientific studies are presented, and people do not have any insight into the process leading to discovery. As a scientist, you are doubted if you say something that is different a few years later. Then you are viewed as unreliable. But what is often poorly understood is that there are no final results in science. What we scientists can achieve in the coming period is to provide more chances for people to focus on the process. Personally, I think that the connection with art can help to lead the focus on the process than the result.”
24. What does Dolf Weijers think of science process
A. It is always serious. B. It can’t be accidental.
C. It doesn’t allow failures. D. It can be unexpected.
25. What does the underlined sentence “This is sometimes just as visual as art” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Visualizing is a must for science.
B. Science can be visualized like art.
C. Science should be understood by visualizing.
D. Visualizing is as easy in science as in art.
26. Why do common people mistrust science in Dolf Weijers’ opinion
A. Scientists usually draw unreliable conclusions.
B. Scientists don’t use visualizing to show the results.
C. The scientific process is unknown to them.
D. The scientific results are complex for the public.
27. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Differences Between Science and Art
B. Similarities Between Science and Art
C. Scientists and Artists Contribute to the World
D. Science and Art Are Tools to Understand the World
【答案】24. D 25. B 26. C 27. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇议论文。文章论述了艺术创作和科学研究之间的关系。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。 根据第二段的“But the scientific process can also unfold in an unpredictable way.(但科学过程也可能以一种不可预测的方式展开)”可知，Dolf Weijers认为科学过程是不可预料的。故选D。
【25题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线句前“‘As a scientist, you use different methods, but it is equally about how you visualize your understandings of reality and the connections between them.’(作为一名科学家，你使用不同的方法，但同样重要的是你如何将你对现实的理解以及它们之间的联系可视化)”可知，不管使用什么方法，重要的是要将科学家对现实的理解以及它们之间的联系可视化。由此猜测，画线句句意为“科学能够像艺术一样视觉化”。故选B。
【26题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段的“It often creates the wrong impression because only the results of scientific studies are presented, and people do not have any insight into the process leading to discovery.(它往往会造成错误的印象，因为只有科学研究的结果被呈现出来，而人们对导致发现的过程没有任何见解)”可知，Dolf Weijers认为普通大众不了解科学过程，所以他们通常不信任科学研究。故选C。
【27题详解】
主旨大意题。 通读全文，并结合第一段“To make new discoveries, researchers need the freedom to be creative, fail, and learn by chance. This aspect is similar to art. This is why Wageningen scientists look to artists for inspiration and exchange ideas about how to increase creative freedom.(为了做出新的发现，研究人员需要有创造性、失败和偶然学习的自由。这方面与艺术相似。这就是为什么瓦赫宁根的科学家们向艺术家寻求灵感，并就如何增加创作自由交换想法)”可知，本文主要论述了科学研究与艺术创作之间的相似之处。因此B项“科学和艺术的相似之处”可以作为本文的最佳标题。故选B。
C
“The Manuscript Writing Cafe only allows in people who have a writing deadline to face!” owner Takuya Kawai tweeted. “It’s in order to maintain a level of focus and tense atmosphere at the cafe! Thank you for your understanding.”
The cafe, which only opened a few days ago, charges customers by time used, and is equipped with USB ports, computer stands, and free Wi-Fi. Struggling writers can also bring their own food and drinks, or have it delivered there since coffee and water are the only things that they can get, but it’s pretty strict when it comes to the actual writing.
When entering the cafe, customers must write down at the reception desk(前台) how many words they plan to write and by what time they plan to finish. Every hour, a member of the staff will come by to check on their progress and apply a predetermined pressure level to help move things along.
For example, choosing the “S” level will have the cafe staff pushing you to get the work done more often, while the “M” level includes a more mild way.
However, the craziest rule of the Manuscript Writing Cafe is that writers are not allowed to end their work until reaching their goal or until the place closes down for the day, whichever comes first. It’s not clear how the cafe carries out this rule, but it is meant to keep customers from announcing high targets that they won’t be able to meet.
While some found it interesting, others said that it was too much pressure. “If it were me, I would no longer be able to leave the store and would end up having to live there,” one person said.
28. Which word can best describe the Cafe
A. Relaxing. B. Frightening. C. Unique. D. Traditional.
29. Who may be the target customer of the Cafe
A. Tom, who is interested in reading some proofs of documents.
B. Jenny, whose job is to writing advertising materials.
C. Peter, who interprets messages from one language to another.
D. Mary, who is used to writing her novels without pressure.
30 Why does the author mention the “S” and the “M” levels
A. To present a fact. B. To make a comparison.
C. To identify a concept. D. To explain a rule.
31. What can we infer from the passage
A. Many writers have the problem of finishing writing in time.
B. Writers cannot leave the cafe unless they finish writing.
C. The rules may be useful for effective writing.
D. Food and drinks are not allowed in the cafe.
【答案】28. C 29. B 30. D 31. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一个专为有写作需求的人打造的一个提高写作效率的咖啡店。
【28题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段“‘The Manuscript Writing Cafe only allows in people who have a writing deadline to face!’ owner Takuya Kawai tweeted.(‘稿件写作咖啡馆只允许有截稿日期的人进入！’店主Takuya Kawai发推文说)”及倒数第二段中“However, the craziest rule of the Manuscript Writing Cafe is that writers are not allowed to end their work until reaching their goal or until the place closes down for the day, whichever comes first.(然而，写作咖啡馆最疯狂的规则是，在达到预先定下的目标之前，顾客不得提前离开，直到关店)”可知，这家咖啡店只允许面临写作截稿日期压力的顾客进入，且在完成前不能离开，所以这家咖啡馆很特别，独一无二，故选C。
【29题详解】
推理判断题。根据第一段中“‘The Manuscript Writing Cafe only allows in people who have a writing deadline to face!’ owner Takuya Kawai tweeted.(‘稿件写作咖啡馆只允许有截稿日期的人进入！’店主Takuya Kawai发推文说)”及第三段中“Every hour, a member of the staff will come by to check on their progress and apply a predetermined pressure level to help move things along.(每小时都会有一名工作人员来检查进度，并施加预先定好的压力，帮助顾客推进工作)”可知，该咖啡店只允许面临写作截稿日期压力的顾客进入，且会给顾客施加压力，故B项中工作是编辑广告材料的Jenny可能是该咖啡馆的目标顾客。故选B。
【30题详解】
推理判断题。第三段“Every hour, a member of the staff will come by to check on their progress and apply a predetermined pressure level to help move things along.(每小时都会有一名工作人员来检查进度，并施加预先定好的压力水平，帮助顾客推进工作)”提到咖啡馆的一个规定，第四段“For example, choosing the ‘S’ level will have the cafe staff pushing you to get the work done more often, while the ‘M’ level includes a more mild way.(例如，选择‘S’套餐，咖啡馆的工作人员会更积极地督促你完成工作，而‘M’套餐则更温和)”提及“S”套餐和“M”套餐是为了解释上文提到的“施加预先定好的压力水平，帮助顾客推进工作”这一规则。故选D。
【31题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段“When entering the cafe, customers must write down at the reception desk(前台) how many words they plan to write and by what time they plan to finish. Every hour, a member of the staff will come by to check on their progress and apply a predetermined pressure level to help move things along.(顾客进入咖啡馆时，必须在前台写下他们计划写多少字，以及预计在什么时候完成。每小时都会有一名工作人员来检查进度，并施加预先定好的压力，帮助顾客推进工作)”及第五段中“However, the craziest rule of the Manuscript Writing Cafe is that writers are not allowed to end their work until reaching their goal or until the place closes down for the day, whichever comes first.(然而，写作咖啡馆最疯狂的规则是，在达到预先定下的目标之前，顾客不得提前离开，直到关店)”可知，该咖啡店的规定可能有助于高效地写作。故选C。
D
When rains fell in the Atacama Desert for the first time in centuries, scientists had expected to see life blossom (繁盛). Instead, almost everything died. The shocking discovery was published in the journal Scientific Reports. Found in northern Chile, the dry core of the Atacama Desert hadn’t experienced rain for the past 500 years. But three years ago, rain started to fall once again in the region.
A changing climate in the Pacific Ocean resulted in the desert’s dry core experiencing rain on March 25 and August 9, 2015, and it rained again on June 7, 2017. There was no evidence of rain in this region for the past 500 years, although climate models suggested it should occur every century.
The international team of scientists who studied the region were hoping for deserts springing to life. “Instead, we learned the contrary, as we found that rain in the dry core of the Atacama Desert caused a massive extinction of most native microbe (微生物) species there, ”said study co-author Alberto Fairén.
Before the rain fell, this region of the Atacama had been home to 16 different ancient microbe species. But after the rain fell, just two to four species were still found to be surviving in the resultant pool of water. The cause of the extinction event, believed to have been about 85 percent of life in the soil, was caused by the sudden influx of water. In particular, these microbes were adapted to survive in extreme dryness. They were unable to adapt quickly enough to the unexpected rainfall.
But it’s not all bad news. The team also found nitrates (硝酸盐) in the Atacama Desert that were indicative of a lengthy dry period, while also acting as food for the microbes. And we’ve recently found nitrates on Mars, which could be indicating a similar process there.
32. How did the scientists find their discovery according to Alberto Fairén
A. Satisfying. B. Astonishing. C. Amusing. D. Comforting.
33. What does the underlined word“influx”in paragraph 4 mean
A. Shortage. B. Need. C. Arrival. D. Test.
34. What can we infer from the last paragraph
A. The resultant pool of water was a wildlife habitat.
B. The team plans to turn the desert into a green land.
C. Scientists have observed lots of microbes on Mars.
D. The finding brought some hope to relevant studies.
35 Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Unexpected Rainfalls Hit a Desert Badly
B. A Science Magazine Increased in Popularity
C. Scientists Unlocked the Secret behind Drought
D. A Breakthrough Occurred in Space Exploration
【答案】32. B 33. C 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。Atacama Desert沙漠的核心区域500年间从未下雨，近年却因气候变化迎来降雨。科学家们研究发现，雨水并未让这片不毛之地焕发生机，相反，给那里的微生物带来了灭顶之灾。
【32题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“When rains fell in the Atacama Desert for the first time in centuries, scientists had expected to see life blossom (繁盛). Instead, almost everything died. The shocking discovery was published in the journal Scientific Reports. (当阿塔卡马沙漠几个世纪以来第一次下雨时，科学家们曾期望看到生命开花。相反，几乎所有东西都死了。这一令人震惊的发现发表在《科学报告》杂志上。)”以及第三段“The international team of scientists who studied the region were hoping for deserts springing to life. “Instead, we learned the contrary, as we found that rain in the dry core of the Atacama Desert caused a massive extinction of most native microbe (微生物) species there, ”said study co-author Alberto Fairén.(研究该地区的国际科学家团队希望沙漠能够出现。“相反，我们了解到相反的情况，因为我们发现阿塔卡马沙漠干燥核心的雨水导致了那里大多数本地微生物物种的大规模灭绝，”该研究的合著者阿尔贝托·费尔卡曼说。)”可知，科学家们对他们的发现感到很吃惊。故选B。
【33题详解】
词义猜测题。根据画线词前“But after the rain fell, just two to four species were still found to be surviving in the resultant pool of water. (但在降雨之后，人们发现只有两到四个物种在由此形成的水池中幸存下来。)”及画线词后“In particular, these microbes were adapted to survive in extreme dryness. They were unable to adapt quickly enough to the unexpected rainfall.(特别是，这些微生物适应了在极端干燥的环境中生存。他们无法足够快地适应突如其来的降雨)”可推断，灭绝事件的原因是是由突然涌入的水引起的，画线词与Arrival的意思最接近。故选C。
【34题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段“And we’ve recently found nitrates on Mars, which could be indicating a similar process there.(我们最近在火星上发现了硝酸盐，这可能表明火星上也有类似的过程。)”可推断，在这片沙漠里发现了硝酸盐，为相关科研带来了些许希望。故选D。
【35题详解】
主旨大意题。根据第一段“When rains fell in the Atacama Desert for the first time in centuries, scientists had expected to see life blossom (繁盛). Instead, almost everything died. The shocking discovery was published in the journal Scientific Reports. (当阿塔卡马沙漠几个世纪以来第一次下雨时，科学家们曾期望看到生命开花。相反，几乎所有东西都死了。这一令人震惊的发现发表在《科学报告》杂志上。)”可知，本文主要介绍Atacama Desert沙漠的核心区域500年间从未下雨，近年突如其来的雨水并未让这片不毛之地焕发生机，反而给那里的微生物带来了灭顶之灾。故选A。
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。并将答案填涂在答题卡上。
In the Arab world, a souk is a market usually held in an open-air location. Souks are an important part of life in the Middle East. ___36___Another attraction of souks is that they offer visitors a great opportunity to feel the local culture.
Most major souks probably started as informal meetings of merchants (商人) in open spaces, which slowly developed into more formal markets.___37___For example, some souks have partial ceilings (天花板) to protect against bad weather, along with narrow streets which do not permit cars.
Everything from glassware to meat can be found at a souk,with merchants coming from nearby areas to sell their products. ___38___So visitors can easily find beautiful artworks in all shapes and sizes at a souk, often at very reasonable prices.
___39___By tradition, shoppers at a souk must negotiate (协商) with shopkeepers to reach a price. For large items, customers will have to sit down with the shopkeeper. They will be offered tea and snacks while the price, including storage and delivery costs sometimes, is discussed.
If you happen to be traveling in the Middle East, just pay a visit to a souk. Some regions have famous markets with a long and interesting history, and a souk is a great place to get souvenirs. You can find a local guide for your visit to ensure that you know local cultural rules well.___40___
A. Europeans prefer to pay the list price.
B. Many countries in the Middle East have long artistic traditions.
C. That will certainly allow you a more enjoyable day at the market.
D. People may be shocked at the long process of making a deal at souks.
E. There are many cultural differences between the West and the Middle East.
F. Nowadays, souks make special designs to create a customer-friendly environment.
G. Many visitors to the Middle Eastern countries enjoy going to souks to buy great goods.
【答案】36. G 37. F 38. B 39. D 40. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。中东的露天市场销售各种各样的特色产品，在这里游客可以更好地感受当地的文化。
【36题详解】
根据前文“Another attraction of souks is that they offer visitors a great opportunity to feel the local culture.(露天市场的另一个吸引人的地方是，他们为游客提供了一个感受当地文化的好机会。)”可知，此处强调露天市场的另一个吸引人的地方是感受当地文化，前文应该与此呼应指出露天市场吸引人的地方，与此处构成并列。G选项“Many visitors to the Middle Eastern countries enjoy going to souks to buy great goods.(许多去中东国家的游客喜欢去露天市场买好东西。)”与下文呼应，指出人们可以在露天市场买到好东西。故选G。
【37题详解】
根据后文“For example, some souks have partial ceilings (天花板) to protect against bad weather, along with narrow streets which do not permit cars.(例如，一些露天市场有部分天花板，以防止恶劣天气，还有狭窄的街道，不允许汽车通行。)”可知，此处通过例子解释露天市场做一些特别的设计来为顾客创造良好的环境。F选项“Nowadays, souks make special designs to create a customer-friendly environment.(现在，露天市场会做一些特别的设计来创造一个对顾客友好的环境。)”引起下文，符合语境。故选F。
【38题详解】
根据后文的“So visitors can easily find beautiful artworks in all shapes and sizes at a souk, often at very reasonable prices.( 因此，游客可以很容易地在露天市场找到各种形状和大小的精美艺术品，通常价格也很合理。)”可知，此处游客可以经常买到各种形状和大小的精美艺术品，前文应该解释该原因，即为什么游客们可以买到精美艺术品。B选项“Many countries in the Middle East have long artistic traditions.(中东许多国家都有悠久的艺术传统。)”与下文构成因果关系，符合语境，指出因为中东许多国家都有悠久的艺术传统，所以可以在这里能够买到各种形状和大小的精美艺术品，符合语境。故选B。
【39题详解】
根据后文“By tradition, shoppers at a souk must negotiate (协商)with shopkeepers to reach a price. (按照传统，在露天市场购物的人必须与店主协商价格。)”以及“They will be offered tea and snacks while the price, including storage and delivery costs sometimes, is discussed.(他们会得到茶和零食，同时还会讨论价格，有时还包括储存和运输成本。)”可知，本段主要讨论的是漫长的交易过程。D选项“People may be shocked at the long process of making a deal at souks.(人们可能会对在露天市场交易的漫长过程感到震惊。)”引起前文，指出购买商品的漫长过程能够让人们感到震惊。故选D。
【40题详解】
根据前文“ You can find a local guide for your visit to ensure that you know local cultural rules well.( 你可以找一位当地导游，确保你对当地的文化规则了如指掌。)”可知，此处强调在逛露天市场的时候，找一位当地导游的好处。C选项“That will certainly allow you a more enjoyable day at the market.(这肯定会让你在市场度过更愉快的一天。)”承接前文，指出在导游的引领下，能够让你了解当地的文化规则，因此可以让你在露天市场中度过愉快的一天，符合语境。故选C。
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下而短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案填涂在答题卡上。
This fall marks an especially memorable time for one family celebrating three generations walking onto Carthage College together. Samantha Malczewski, 19, the sophomore nursing student recalled. “It was really _____41_____. I didn’t expect it.” However, Carter aged 18, said she had a(n) _____42_____that their mom Amy Malczewski and grandmother Christy Schwan were interested in going back to school.
Calling herself “Carthage’s biggest fan”, Amy Malczewski has a deep _____43_____to Carthage College. “And Carthage has this amazing _____44_____for the master’s degree in business and design, which is really _____45_____ all the things that I love,” said she.
Meanwhile, when Christy heard of her daughter’s _____46_____, she quickly realized they could _____47_____on the journey together. The 71-year-old _____48_____three years ago after working in employee benefits consulting. Amy said, “I think you ought to _____49_____it too.” And I’m like, “OH, I think you’re right, we should do this _____50_____,” Christy recounted. “It’s helped fill a(n) _____51_____space for me.”
As the four settle into classes and busy _____52_____, the two sisters said they’re _____53_____to accompany them to class, have this little study group, or get dinner together in the cafeteria.
In a statement, Carthage College _____54_____the family and their educational goals. “Spanning three generations, this family reminds us of the power of _____55_____learning,” the school said, “Age isn’t a factor-we can all continue to learn.”
41. A. awkward B. surprising C. shameful D. comforting
42. A. guess B. lesson C. proposal D. promise
43. A. discussion B. invitation C. connection D. innovation
44. A. program B. test C. reason D. routine
45. A. in need of B. in line with C. in return for D. in advance of
46. A. role B. power C. bet D. plan
47. A. take off B. set aside C. take away D. set out
48. A. retired B. complained C. withdrawn D. followed
49. A. delay B. admit C. consider D. risk
50. A. willingly B. heartily C. apart D. together
51. A. empty B. important C. limited D. narrow
52. A. roads B. schedules C. gatherings D. journeys
53. A. expecting B. motivating C. learning D. pretending
54. A. reflected B. mentioned C. applauded D. understood
55. A. tough B. temporary C. basic D. lifelong
【答案】41. B 42. A 43. C 44. A 45. B 46. D 47. D 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. A 52. B 53. A 54. C 55. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。主要讲述了一家三代人一起上学，说明年龄不是一个因素——我们都可以继续学习。
【41题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这真的很令人惊讶。A. awkward尴尬的；B. surprising令人惊讶的；C. shameful可耻的；D. comforting令人安慰的。根据后文“I didn’t expect it.”可知，此处表示没有料到，这是令人惊讶的。故选B项。
【42题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，18岁的卡特说，她猜她们的妈妈艾米·马尔切夫斯基和祖母克里斯蒂·施万对重返学校很感兴趣。A. guess猜测；B. lesson课程；C. proposal建议；D. promise承诺。根据后文“Calling herself “Carthage’s biggest fan”, Amy Malczewski has a deep 3 to Carthage College.”可知，她们的妈妈艾米·马尔切夫斯基是迦太基的忠实粉丝，此处表示猜测她们对重返学校很感兴趣。故选A项。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：艾米·马尔切夫斯基自称是“迦太基的忠实粉丝”，她与迦太基学院有着深厚的联系。A. discussion讨论；B. invitation邀请；C. connection联系；D. innovation创新。根据前文“Calling herself “Carthage’s biggest fan”,”可知，艾米·马尔切夫斯基自称是“迦太基的忠实粉丝”，此处表示与迦太基学院有着深厚的联系。故选C项。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：她说：“迦太基有一个很棒的商业和设计硕士项目，这和我喜欢的所有东西都是一致的。”A. program项目；B. test测试；C. reason原因；D. routine惯例。根据后文“for the master’s degree in business and design,”可知，此处应是商业和设计硕士项目。故选A项。
【45题详解】
考查介词短语辨析。句意：她说：“迦太基有一个很棒的商业和设计硕士项目，这和我喜欢的所有东西都是一致的。”A. in need of有……的需要；B. in line with与……一致；C. in return for作为回报；D. in advance of在……之前。根据前文“And Carthage has this amazing 4 for the master’s degree in business and design”以及后文“all the things that I love,”可知，艾米·马尔切夫斯基非常喜欢这个项目，所以是和她喜欢的所有东西都是一致的。故选B项。
【46题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：与此同时，当克里斯蒂听到女儿的计划时，她很快意识到她们可以一起出发。A. role角色；B. power力量；C. bet赌注；D. plan计划。根据前文“that their mom Amy Malczewski and grandmother Christy Schwan were interested in going back to school.”可推知，此处表示艾米·马尔切夫斯基有重返学校的计划。故选D项。
【47题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：与此同时，当克里斯蒂听到女儿的计划时，她很快意识到她们可以一起开始。A. take off起飞；B. set aside放弃；C. take away带走；D. set out开始。根据前文“their mom Amy Malczewski and grandmother Christy Schwan were interested in going back to school.”可知，妈妈艾米·马尔切夫斯基和祖母克里斯蒂·施万都想去迦太基学院，所以此处表示她们可以一起开始（学习）。故选D项。
【48题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：现年71岁的她曾在员工福利咨询公司工作，三年前退休。A. retired退休；B. complained抱怨；C. withdraw撤回；D. followed跟随。根据后文“three years ago after working in employee benefits consulting.”可知，此处表示工作之后退休。故选A项。
【49题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想你也应该考虑一下。A. delay延迟；B. admit承认；C. consider考虑；D. risk冒……的风险。根据前文“The 71-year-old 8 three years ago after working in employee benefits consulting.”可知，克里斯蒂三年前退休了，所以艾米认为她应该考虑和她们一起重返学校。故选C项。
【50题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：哦，我认为你是对的，我们应该一起做这件事。A. willingly乐意地；B. heartily尽情地；C. apart分开地；D. together共同。根据前文“she quickly realized they could 7 on the journey together.”可知，她们是一起做这件事。故选D项。
【51题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：它帮助填补了我的空白。A. empty空白的；B. important重要的；C. limited有限的；D. narrow狭窄的。根据前文“The 71-year-old 8 three years ago after working in employee benefits consulting.”可知，克里斯蒂退休三年后，重返学校能填补生活的空白。故选A项。
【52题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：随着四个人适应了课程和繁忙的日程，两姐妹说她们希望能陪他们去上课，参加一个小小的学习小组，或者一起在自助餐厅吃晚饭。A. roads道路；B. schedules日程安排；C. gathering收集；D. journeys旅行。根据前文“As the four settle into classes”可知，她们四人都重返学校，此处表示繁忙的日程。故选B项。
【53题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：随着四个人适应了课程和繁忙的日程，两姐妹说她们希望能陪他们去上课，参加一个小小的学习小组，或者一起在自助餐厅吃晚饭。A. expecting期待；B. motivating激励；C. learning学习；D. pretending假装。根据后文“to accompany them to class, have this little study group, or get dinner together in the cafeteria.”可知，这些是期望去做的事。故选A项。
【54题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在一份声明中，迦太基学院赞扬了这个家庭和她们的教育目标。A. reflected反映；B. mentioned提到；C. applauded称赞；D. understood理解。根据后文“Spanning three generations, this family reminds us of the power of 15 learning”可知，学校说年龄不是一个因素——我们都可以继续学习，这是在赞扬她们。故选C项。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这个家庭跨越了三代，提醒我们终身学习的力量。A. tough艰难的；B. temporary临时的；C. basic基本的；D. lifelong终身的。根据后文“Age isn’t a factor— we can all continue to learn.”以及语境可知，年龄不是一个因素——我们都可以继续学习，所以此处表示终身学习的力量。故选D项。
第 Ⅱ 卷（非选择题，共55分）
第二节 单句语法填空（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。
In Naples, Italy, ___56___debate has begun about the city’s famous traditional food, pizza.
Billionaire Flavio Briatore criticized the low-cost, simple pizzas of Naples. He called them “bricks of dough (面团)”. The kind of pizza that Briatore was criticizing ___57___ (call) the Neapolitan Margherita. It is a simple pizza, ___58___ (make) of only dough, tomato sauce (酱) and cheese.
Briatore owns restaurants ___59___ also serve pizza. Different___60___ the classic Margherita, the pizza in Briatore’s restaurants ___61___ (come) with many toppings (配料) and can cost as much as $68.
Many chefs from Naples reacted to Briatore’s comment with anger. Chef Sergio Miccu, president of the Neapolitan pizza maker association, said Briatore had betrayed the pizza’s heritage. “For Italians, the Neapolitan Pizza has played an important role in ___62___ (help) generations overcome war and cholera.” he added.
Gino Sorbillo, one of Italy’s most famous pizza chefs, also reacted ___63___ (public) to Beitores comments. He served free pizza in front of his family restaurant in central Naples as his answer. He said low-cost pizza could still be very good. Sorbillo also suggested Briatore let his cooks prepare food next to Margherita chefs in his restaurants, to let his ___64___(customer), who are used to expensive pizza, taste a___65___(typically) Margherita one.
【答案】56. a 57. is called
58. made 59. that##which
60. from 61. comes
62. helping
63. publicly
64. customers
65. typical
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文，文章主要讲述意大利人对于哪一种披萨更好吃的争论。
【56题详解】
考查不定冠词。句意：在意大利的那不勒斯，一场关于该市著名的传统食物——披萨的辩论已经开始。debate辩论赛，可数名词，此处表示泛指，应用不定冠词。故填a。
【57题详解】
考查时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：Briatore正在批评的那种披萨叫那不勒斯玛格丽特披萨。主语pizza和动词call之间是被动关系，且此处是描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时的被动语态，主语是不可数名词，be动词用is，故填is called。
【58题详解】
考查过去分词。句意：这是一种简单的披萨，只用生面团、番茄酱和奶酪做成。动词make和逻辑主语pizza之间是动宾关系，应用过去分词表被动。故填made。
【59题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：Briatore的餐厅也提供披萨。分析句子可知，空处引导定语从句，先行词是restaurants，关系词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词that或which，故填that/which。
【60题详解】
考查介词。句意：与经典的玛格丽特披萨不同，Briatore餐厅的披萨有很多配料，售价最高可达68美元。different from和……不同，不同于，固定搭配。故填from。
【61题详解】
考查时态和主谓一致。句意同上。句子是描述一般性事实，应用一般现在时，主语pizza用作不可数名词，谓语动词用第三人称单数形式。故填comes。
【62题详解】
考查动名词。句意：“对于意大利人来说，那不勒斯披萨在帮助几代人战胜战争和霍乱方面发挥了重要作用。”他补充道。此处作介词in的宾语，应用动名词形式。故填helping。
【63题详解】
考查副词。句意：意大利最著名的披萨厨师Gino Sorbillo也公开回应了Beitores的评论。此处修饰动词reacted，应用副词形式。故填publicly。
【64题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：Sorbillo还建议Briatore让他的厨师在餐厅里的玛格丽特披萨厨师旁边准备食物，让习惯了昂贵披萨的顾客品尝到典型的玛格丽特披萨。customer顾客，可数名词，此处应用复数形式表示泛指。故填customers。
【65题详解】
考查形容词。句意同上。此处应用形容词作定语，修饰代词one。故填typical。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 如今手机和网络越来越普及，很多人认为纸质报纸没有存在的必要了。你校英语角对“Whether printed newspapers should exist ”这个话题进行了一次讨论。请你根据以下表格的内容介绍这次讨论的情况并简要阐述自己的观点。
观点 理由
纸质报纸有存在的意义 可以随时阅读，不受时间限制； 版面大，字大，阅读方便； 内容的可信度相对较高。
纸质报纸没有存在的意义 携带不方便;不环保。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Whether printed newspapers should exist
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【答案】One possible version:
Whether printed newspapers should exist
Our English Corner discussed whether the printed newspapers should exist. Now let me tell you the result of the discussion.
The students who are for the point think printed newspapers can be read at any time, without time limitation. What’s more, they have a large layout and large words, making it easy to read. Finally, the content is highly reliable. However, the students against the view think printed newspapers are not easy to carry, and more importantly, they are not environmentally friendly.
As far as I’m concerned, I prefer printed newspapers. This way of reading makes me become more focused and read more efficiently.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于开放式作文。你校英语角对“Whether printed newspapers should exist ”这个话题进行了一次讨论，要求考生介绍这次讨论的情况并简要阐述自己的观点。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
另外：what’s more→moreover
最后：finally→in the end
认为：think→consider
不环保：be not environmentally friendly→be harmful to environment
2. 句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：What’s more, they have a large layout and large words, making it easy to read.
拓展句：What’s more, they have a large layout and large words, which makes it easy to read.
【点睛】[高分句型1]Our English Corner discussed whether the printed newspapers should exist.(whether引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2]The students who are for the point think printed newspapers can be read at any time, without time limitation.(who引导的定语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Like the Christmas before, we didn’t send Christmas cards; we called my family in Canada. Ginny and I talked to my mom. We spoke to my uncles and aunts. I hadn’t seen any of them in seven years and Ginny hadn’t met them yet, but she hoped to one day.
Those calls were completed but I couldn’t relax. I still had one more call to make, and I was afraid. I paced up and down inside the room. I wasted time at my computer. I needed to call but I couldn’t.
Five years ago, I received an e-mail from my brother. At that time, I had been out of work for several months. My life was very stressful. My brother’s e-mail was nothing terrible but it made me angry.
I wrote back. As I typed, my anger grew. Months of frustration (沮丧) flowed into my unkind response. I said things that were not nice, but I sent the e-mail without hesitation. More thoughts occurred to me. I wrote a second e-mail.
I screamed abuse at my brother in the emails. I didn’t care if I ever heard from him again.
The next day I received another e-mail from him. I didn’t read it. I just deleted it, and then I blocked his e-mail address.
For five years, he tried to get through to me but I ignored him. I had lived with this terrible guilt. I thought about contacting him, but was ashamed of myself for what I’d said.
It was time to fix it. I picked up the phone and stepped outside. I wanted privacy. Ginny didn’t know I was calling my brother. I took a deep breath, blew out a cloud of my breath into the cold December air, and dialed (拨号) his number. Even after five years, I still knew it by heart. A phone rang 3,700 miles away in Nova Scotia.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
There was no answer, so I left a voice message.
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Then a week after I called, I received an e-mail.
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【答案】There was no answer, so I left a voice message. “Bob, it’s Mike. I’m sorry. I said some things I regret. I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and hope all is well with you.” I left my number. I walked back into the house and looked at Ginny. “I did it.” She looked puzzled. “You did what ” “I called Bob.” “Oh, honey! You did it right. We are family and it’s been too long. Christmas came and went. I waited for the call that never came. I prayed for his forgiveness. The phone didn’t ring.
Then a week after I called, I received an e-mail. My brother left me a message in my mailbox. He said he listened to my voice message over and over and knew I was sincere. In the weeks to follow, we e-mailed back and forth. I felt so guilty about my stupid mistake. Why was I too proud to say sorry Now it was time to put an end to all. Since then, we have grown close again. Even though I haven’t been able to afford the trip home, we are still family.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开。讲述了由于距离较远，作者已经七年没有回家了，圣诞节前夕，作者给在加拿大的家人电话问候，女儿金妮和作者几乎和家里的所有人都通过电话了，但是作者仍然无法平静，因为还有一个亲人没有联系，那就是作者的哥哥。五年前，由于作者失业好几个月，生活压力很大。作者和哥哥的邮件很不友善，产生隔阂，这让作者很害怕和哥哥联系。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“没人接，所以我留了语音信息。”可知，第一段可描写作者语音信息的内容，以及作者对于和哥哥联系的期待。
②由第二段首句内容“打电话一周后，我收到了一封电子邮件。”可知，第二段可描写哥哥的回应，以及作者内心的感悟。
2.续写线索：打电话——留语音信息——期待回复——取得联系——消除隔阂——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①返回：walk back / go back
②后悔：regret / repent
③看起来：look /appear
情绪类
①迷惑的：puzzled /confused
②内疚的：guilty / compunctious
【点睛】[高分句型1] I said some things I regret.（省略关系词that引导的定语从句）
[高分句型2] He said he listened to my voice message over and over and knew I was sincere.（省略that引导的宾语从句）梅河口市第五中学2023～2024学年度上学期
高二第二次月考英语试题
说明：本试卷分第I卷（选择题）和第II卷（非选择题）两部分，满分150分，考试时间120
第二部分 阅读理解（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，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C、D）中选出最佳选项，并将答案填涂在答题卡上。
A
It goes without saying that sitting at a desk for a majority of the day will hurt our health. But don’t worry because there is a solution! After spending much time investigating the different offers when it comes to exercise equipment suitable for the office, I’d like to reveal some of my top recommendations.
☆ Stability Cushion These cushions are excellent to relieve back pain and shoulder aches, stabilize joints and strengthen muscles. Pros & Cons Small and lightweight .Works well for lower back and posture · Inflating isn’t easy for some ☆ Under-desk Elliptical Keeping your feet in motion while seated can go a long way to keep you happier, reduce stress, and increase your productivity Pros & Cons Easy to carry like a briefcase Whisper quiet and easy to use ·The rubber around the metal bar can wear out over time
☆ Fitness Tracker What gets measured gets managed, and one great way to keep track of your fitness data is a fitness tracker. A fitness tracker records your energy levels, steps, distance, hourly activity and more Pros & Cons ·Very comfortable to wear ·Lots of apps can be operated together ·Various customized options ·Sometimes there are connectivity issues ☆ Balance Ball Chair Sitting on a balance ball leads to increased energy and productivity. In that way, it’s perfect for completing tasks at home or in the office. This chair promotes micro-movements, core strength, and stimulation Pros & Cons ·Straightforward to build ·A great solution if you experience back pain ·Needs to be reinflated often
21. Who are the intended readers of the text
A. Fitness trainers. B. Recovering patients.
C. Office workers. D. Furniture designers.
22. Which equipment promises to improve work efficiency
A. Stability Cushion and Fitness Tracker.
B. Stability Cushion and Balance Ball Chair.
C. Under-desk Elliptical and Fitness Tracker.
D. Under-desk Elliptical and Balance Ball Chair.
23. What may be the problem of Fitness Tracker
A. It wears out easily over time. B. It may fail to get linked at times.
C. It offers few personalized choices. D. It doesn’t allow the use of other apps.
B
Contrary to “popular opinion”, the scientific pursuit for knowledge is not a predictable process. To make new discoveries, researchers need the freedom to be creative, fail, and learn by chance. This aspect is similar to art. This is why Wageningen scientists look to artists for inspiration and exchange ideas about how to increase creative freedom.
“Science and art are two different ways to make something understandable. They both provide a perspective on reality,” says Biochemistry Professor Dolf Weijers. “From the outside, the research process looks very formal and the artistic process looks somewhat messy. But the scientific process can also unfold in an unpredictable way.”
“Scientists can learn a lot from artists,” says Weijers. “Association and creativity are central to art. Those aspects require more attention in science as the creative process is the key of science.”
“As a scientist, you use different methods, but it is equally about how you visualize your understandings of reality and the connections between them. This is sometimes just as visual as art,” says Weijers. One example is a recent special project in which Weijers and his colleague Joris Sprakel, professor of Physical Chemistry and Soft Matter, measured the forces that act on plant cells. A molecular (分子的) sensor was used to visualize the different forces. They showed the results in colorful images, each representing a different force.
What science and art also have in common is that they are topics of discussion in society. There are people who say that they do not value art and people who mistrust science. Weijers says, “It often creates the wrong impression because only the results of scientific studies are presented, and people do not have any insight into the process leading to discovery. As a scientist, you are doubted if you say something that is different a few years later. Then you are viewed as unreliable. But what is often poorly understood is that there are no final results in science. What we scientists can achieve in the coming period is to provide more chances for people to focus on the process. Personally, I think that the connection with art can help to lead the focus on the process than the result.”
24. What does Dolf Weijers think of science process
A. It is always serious. B. It can’t be accidental.
C. It doesn’t allow failures. D. It can be unexpected.
25. What does the underlined sentence “This is sometimes just as visual as art” in paragraph 4 mean
A. Visualizing is a must for science.
B. Science can be visualized like art.
C. Science should be understood by visualizing.
D. Visualizing is as easy in science as in art.
26. Why do common people mistrust science in Dolf Weijers’ opinion
A. Scientists usually draw unreliable conclusions.
B. Scientists don’t use visualizing to show the results.
C. The scientific process is unknown to them.
D. The scientific results are complex for the public.
27. Which can be a suitable title for the text
A. Differences Between Science and Art
B. Similarities Between Science and Art
C. Scientists and Artists Contribute to the World
D. Science and Art Are Tools to Understand the World
C
“The Manuscript Writing Cafe only allows in people who have a writing deadline to face!” owner Takuya Kawai tweeted. “It’s in order to maintain a level of focus and tense atmosphere at the cafe! Thank you for your understanding.”
The cafe, which only opened a few days ago, charges customers by time used, and is equipped with USB ports, computer stands, and free Wi-Fi. Struggling writers can also bring their own food and drinks, or have it delivered there since coffee and water are the only things that they can get, but it’s pretty strict when it comes to the actual writing.
When entering the cafe, customers must write down at the reception desk(前台) how many words they plan to write and by what time they plan to finish. Every hour, a member of the staff will come by to check on their progress and apply a predetermined pressure level to help move things along.
For example, choosing the “S” level will have the cafe staff pushing you to get the work done more often, while the “M” level includes a more mild way.
However, the craziest rule of the Manuscript Writing Cafe is that writers are not allowed to end their work until reaching their goal or until the place closes down for the day, whichever comes first. It’s not clear how the cafe carries out this rule, but it is meant to keep customers from announcing high targets that they won’t be able to meet.
While some found it interesting, others said that it was too much pressure. “If it were me, I would no longer be able to leave the store and would end up having to live there,” one person said.
28. Which word can best describe the Cafe
A. Relaxing. B. Frightening. C. Unique. D. Traditional.
29. Who may be the target customer of the Cafe
A. Tom, who is interested in reading some proofs of documents.
B. Jenny, whose job is to writing advertising materials.
C. Peter, who interprets messages from one language to another.
D. Mary, who is used to writing her novels without pressure.
30. Why does the author mention the “S” and the “M” levels
A. To present a fact. B. To make a comparison.
C. To identify a concept. D. To explain a rule.
31. What can we infer from the passage
A. Many writers have the problem of finishing writing in time.
B. Writers cannot leave the cafe unless they finish writing.
C. The rules may be useful for effective writing.
D. Food and drinks are not allowed in the cafe.
D
When rains fell in the Atacama Desert for the first time in centuries, scientists had expected to see life blossom (繁盛). Instead, almost everything died. The shocking discovery was published in the journal Scientific Reports. Found in northern Chile, the dry core of the Atacama Desert hadn’t experienced rain for the past 500 years. But three years ago, rain started to fall once again in the region.
A changing climate in the Pacific Ocean resulted in the desert’s dry core experiencing rain on March 25 and August 9, 2015, and it rained again on June 7, 2017. There was no evidence of rain in this region for the past 500 years, although climate models suggested it should occur every century.
The international team of scientists who studied the region were hoping for deserts springing to life. “Instead, we learned the contrary, as we found that rain in the dry core of the Atacama Desert caused a massive extinction of most native microbe (微生物) species there, ”said study co-author Alberto Fairén.
Before the rain fell, this region of the Atacama had been home to 16 different ancient microbe species. But after the rain fell, just two to four species were still found to be surviving in the resultant pool of water. The cause of the extinction event, believed to have been about 85 percent of life in the soil, was caused by the sudden influx of water. In particular, these microbes were adapted to survive in extreme dryness. They were unable to adapt quickly enough to the unexpected rainfall.
But it’s not all bad news. The team also found nitrates (硝酸盐) in the Atacama Desert that were indicative of a lengthy dry period, while also acting as food for the microbes. And we’ve recently found nitrates on Mars, which could be indicating a similar process there.
32. How did the scientists find their discovery according to Alberto Fairén
A. Satisfying. B. Astonishing. C. Amusing. D. Comforting.
33. What does the underlined word“influx”in paragraph 4 mean
A. Shortage. B. Need. C. Arrival. D. Test.
34 What can we infer from the last paragraph
A The resultant pool of water was a wildlife habitat.
B. The team plans to turn the desert into a green land.
C. Scientists have observed lots of microbes on Mars.
D. The finding brought some hope to relevant studies.
35. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Unexpected Rainfalls Hit a Desert Badly
B. A Science Magazine Increased in Popularity
C. Scientists Unlocked the Secret behind Drought
D. A Breakthrough Occurred in Space Exploration
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。并将答案填涂在答题卡上。
In the Arab world, a souk is a market usually held in an open-air location. Souks are an important part of life in the Middle East. ___36___Another attraction of souks is that they offer visitors a great opportunity to feel the local culture.
Most major souks probably started as informal meetings of merchants (商人) in open spaces, which slowly developed into more formal markets.___37___For example, some souks have partial ceilings (天花板) to protect against bad weather, along with narrow streets which do not permit cars.
Everything from glassware to meat can be found at a souk,with merchants coming from nearby areas to sell their products. ___38___So visitors can easily find beautiful artworks in all shapes and sizes at a souk, often at very reasonable prices.
___39___By tradition, shoppers at a souk must negotiate (协商) with shopkeepers to reach a price. For large items, customers will have to sit down with the shopkeeper. They will be offered tea and snacks while the price, including storage and delivery costs sometimes, is discussed.
If you happen to be traveling in the Middle East, just pay a visit to a souk. Some regions have famous markets with a long and interesting history, and a souk is a great place to get souvenirs. You can find a local guide for your visit to ensure that you know local cultural rules well.___40___
A. Europeans prefer to pay the list price.
B. Many countries in the Middle East have long artistic traditions.
C. That will certainly allow you a more enjoyable day at the market.
D. People may be shocked at the long process of making a deal at souks.
E. There are many cultural differences between the West and the Middle East.
F. Nowadays, souks make special designs to create a customer-friendly environment.
G. Many visitors to the Middle Eastern countries enjoy going to souks to buy great goods.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题;每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下而短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项，并将答案填涂在答题卡上。
This fall marks an especially memorable time for one family celebrating three generations walking onto Carthage College together. Samantha Malczewski, 19, the sophomore nursing student recalled. “It was really _____41_____. I didn’t expect it.” However, Carter aged 18, said she had a(n) _____42_____that their mom Amy Malczewski and grandmother Christy Schwan were interested in going back to school.
Calling herself “Carthage’s biggest fan”, Amy Malczewski has a deep _____43_____to Carthage College. “And Carthage has this amazing _____44_____for the master’s degree in business and design, which is really _____45_____ all the things that I love,” said she.
Meanwhile, when Christy heard of her daughter’s _____46_____, she quickly realized they could _____47_____on the journey together. The 71-year-old _____48_____three years ago after working in employee benefits consulting. Amy said, “I think you ought to _____49_____it too.” And I’m like, “OH, I think you’re right, we should do this _____50_____,” Christy recounted. “It’s helped fill a(n) _____51_____space for me.”
As the four settle into classes and busy _____52_____, the two sisters said they’re _____53_____to accompany them to class, have this little study group, or get dinner together in the cafeteria.
In a statement, Carthage College _____54_____the family and their educational goals. “Spanning three generations, this family reminds us of the power of _____55_____learning,” the school said, “Age isn’t a factor-we can all continue to learn.”
41. A. awkward B. surprising C. shameful D. comforting
42 A. guess B. lesson C. proposal D. promise
43 A. discussion B. invitation C. connection D. innovation
44. A. program B. test C. reason D. routine
45. A. in need of B. in line with C. in return for D. in advance of
46. A. role B. power C. bet D. plan
47. A. take off B. set aside C. take away D. set out
48. A. retired B. complained C. withdrawn D. followed
49. A. delay B. admit C. consider D. risk
50. A. willingly B. heartily C. apart D. together
51. A. empty B. important C. limited D. narrow
52. A. roads B. schedules C. gatherings D. journeys
53. A. expecting B. motivating C. learning D. pretending
54. A. reflected B. mentioned C. applauded D. understood
55. A. tough B. temporary C. basic D. lifelong
第 Ⅱ 卷（非选择题，共55分）
第二节 单句语法填空（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。
In Naples, Italy, ___56___debate has begun about the city’s famous traditional food, pizza.
Billionaire Flavio Briatore criticized the low-cost, simple pizzas of Naples. He called them “bricks of dough (面团)”. The kind of pizza that Briatore was criticizing ___57___ (call) the Neapolitan Margherita. It is a simple pizza, ___58___ (make) of only dough, tomato sauce (酱) and cheese.
Briatore owns restaurants ___59___ also serve pizza. Different___60___ the classic Margherita, the pizza in Briatore’s restaurants ___61___ (come) with many toppings (配料) and can cost as much as $68.
Many chefs from Naples reacted to Briatore’s comment with anger. Chef Sergio Miccu, president of the Neapolitan pizza maker association, said Briatore had betrayed the pizza’s heritage. “For Italians, the Neapolitan Pizza has played an important role in ___62___ (help) generations overcome war and cholera.” he added.
Gino Sorbillo, one of Italy’s most famous pizza chefs, also reacted ___63___ (public) to Beitores comments. He served free pizza in front of his family restaurant in central Naples as his answer. He said low-cost pizza could still be very good. Sorbillo also suggested Briatore let his cooks prepare food next to Margherita chefs in his restaurants, to let his ___64___(customer), who are used to expensive pizza, taste a___65___(typically) Margherita one.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
66. 如今手机和网络越来越普及，很多人认为纸质报纸没有存在的必要了。你校英语角对“Whether printed newspapers should exist ”这个话题进行了一次讨论。请你根据以下表格的内容介绍这次讨论的情况并简要阐述自己的观点。
观点 理由
纸质报纸有存在的意义 可以随时阅读，不受时间限制； 版面大，字大，阅读方便； 内容的可信度相对较高。
纸质报纸没有存在的意义 携带不方便;不环保。
注意：1.写作词数应为80左右;
2.请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Whether printed newspapers should exist
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第二节（满分25分）
67. 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。
Like the Christmas before, we didn’t send Christmas cards; we called my family in Canada. Ginny and I talked to my mom. We spoke to my uncles and aunts. I hadn’t seen any of them in seven years and Ginny hadn’t met them yet, but she hoped to one day.
Those calls were completed, but I couldn’t relax. I still had one more call to make, and I was afraid. I paced up and down inside the room. I wasted time at my computer. I needed to call but I couldn’t.
Five years ago, I received an e-mail from my brother. At that time, I had been out of work for several months. My life was very stressful. My brother’s e-mail was nothing terrible but it made me angry.
I wrote back. As I typed, my anger grew. Months of frustration (沮丧) flowed into my unkind response. I said things that were not nice, but I sent the e-mail without hesitation. More thoughts occurred to me. I wrote a second e-mail.
I screamed abuse at my brother in the emails. I didn’t care if I ever heard from him again.
The next day I received another e-mail from him. I didn’t read it. I just deleted it, and then I blocked his e-mail address.
For five years, he tried to get through to me but I ignored him. I had lived with this terrible guilt. I thought about contacting him, but was ashamed of myself for what I’d said.
It was time to fix it. I picked up the phone and stepped outside. I wanted privacy. Ginny didn’t know I was calling my brother. I took a deep breath, blew out a cloud of my breath into the cold December air, and dialed (拨号) his number. Even after five years, I still knew it by heart. A phone rang 3,700 miles away in Nova Scotia.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150个左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
There was no answer, so I left a voice message.
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Then a week after I called, I received an e-mail.
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