泰州中学2023-2024学年高二下学期4月月考
英语试题
(考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分)
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman imply
A. The team has first become the league champion.
B. The team did a good job again this time.
C. The team has little chance to win this time.
2. What program does the man generally listen to
A. News. B. Talk shows. C. Education program.
3. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In a park. B. In a museum. C. In a pet store.
4. How does Mike feel
A. Satisfied. B. Puzzled. C. Worried.
5. What does the woman mean
A. She doesn’t understand the man.
B. She gave the change to someone else.
C. She’s unable to help the man.
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. Why is the woman talking to the man
A. Because of the poor quality of the goods she bought.
B. Because of not getting the promised discount.
C. Because of the impolite attitude of the salesgirl.
7. What will the man give to the woman
A. Some money. B. A letter of apology. C. A new product.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Which place would the man like to go
A An exciting modern city. B. A popular tourist attraction.
C. A quiet and far-away place.
9. What does the woman worry about
A. The weather. B. The food and water. C. The language.
10. What does the woman plan to do now
A. Travel with the man.
B. Do some gardening.
C. Go to the travel agency.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How often does the man contact his aunt
A. Once a month. B. Once a week. C. Seldom.
12. Why didn’t his aunt chat with him online
A. Her kids keep her busy all the time.
B. She does not have a computer in her house.
C. She’s not interested in using the computer.
13. What will he do next
A. Ask his cousins for help.
B. Teach his aunt himself.
C. Ask his uncle for help.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Who is the woman
A. A police officer.
B. An immigration official.
C. An air hostess.
15. Which line is for the residents
A. The line on the man’s right.
B. The line on the woman’s left.
C. The line on the woman’s right.
16. How long will the man study in the UK
A. For a few months. B. For a year. C. For two years.
17. How will the man pay for living costs and tuition fees
A. His father has paid for that in advance.
B. He has won a scholarship.
C. He will take a part-time job to pay for that.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the talk mainly about
A. How to keep young.
B. How to improve memory.
C. How to open our mind.
19. What is the key to achieving this goal
A. Going back to school.
B. Paying no attention to age.
C. Using the mind as much as possible.
20. What did the man who entered school at 70 become later
A. An active lawyer. B. A successful doctor. C. A highly paid artist.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分42.5)
第一节(共12小题；每小题2.5分，共30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Christ Mocked, by the Florentine master Cimabue, was sold at auction(拍卖)for ?24 million in 2019. But the Chilean buyers never got to include the work in their collection because the French government refused to give it an export licence.
Ministers declared the painting a national treasure, officially giving the Louvre 30 months to raise the funds for its purchase. The Louvre recently reached an agreement with the owners.
Laurence des Cars, the president of the Louvre, said it was a “great joy” to have acquired the painting, which “constitutes a crucial landmark in the history of art”. The museum did not say how much it had paid, nor who had sold the painting, which will be exhibited in 2025.
The painting was spotted four years ago by Philomene Wolf, an auctioneer, when she was asked to assess the content s of a house that was being cleared. The owner, in her nineties, thought it was a painting from Russia of no value and was preparing to put it in the dustbin.
Wolf was struck by its quality and guessed that it could be Italian. Experts using modern technology confirmed that it was by Cimabue, who is widely regarded as having opened the gateway to Renaissance art. It is believed to date from 1280. Christ Mocked is one of about 15 known Cimabue’s works.
The Louvre launched an appeal on Tuesday for donations to buy another painting, The Basket of Wild Strawberries by Jean Simeon Chardin, the 18th-century French still life(静物画)master. The work, which was first exhibited in 1761, was in a private collection from the 19th century until last year, when it was sold for ?24.3 million to an American art museum at an auction in Paris.
Luckily, many groups and individuals donated two-thirds of the sum. The museum must pay the remaining ? 8 million and is hoping that members of the public will help to ease the burden by responding to its appeal, which aims to raise ? 1.3 million.
1. What can we know about Christ Mocked
A. It is a painting from Russia.
B. It was discovered by Cimabue.
C. It is seen as a treasure of France.
D. It was taken away by Chilean buyers.
2. Which can replace the underlined word “constitutes” in paragraph 3
A. Sums up. B. Acts as. C. Finds out. D. Points out.
3. How did Wolf get Christ Mocked
A. She purchased it at auction. B. Cimabue sent it to her.
C. She got it from an old woman. D. She found it when she cleaned up.
4. Which can be the best title for the text
A. The Painting Christ Mocked Was Sold
B. The Louvre Was Appealing for Donation
C. French Government Takes Back Its Words
D. Painting Saved From Bin Was to Hang in the Louvre
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. C 4. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章报道了卢浮宫博物馆为防止国宝名画流失而筹集资金回购珍贵的绘画作品——Christ Mocked 并成功将其留在法国。这幅画已被卢浮宫博物馆成功买下，并将于2025年展出。
1题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“Ministers declared the painting a national treasure, officially giving the Louvre 30 months to raise the funds for its purchase.(部长们宣布这幅画为国宝，并正式给予卢浮宫30个月时间来筹集购买资金。)”可知，这幅画被认定为法国国宝。故选C项。
【2题详解】
词句猜测题。根据画线词所在句子“Laurence des Cars, the president of the Louvre, said it was a ‘great joy’ to have acquired the painting, which ‘constitutes a crucial landmark in the history of art’. (卢浮宫主席Laurence des Cars表示，获得这幅画是一种‘巨大的喜悦’，这幅画‘ 艺术史上的一个重要里程碑’。)”可知，这句是对这幅画的历史地位的描述，再根据这句前的内容可知，卢浮宫博物馆的馆长认为获得这幅画是一件特别让人高兴的事，因此推断这副画被认为“构成”艺术史上一个至关重要的里程碑。所以猜测constitute表“构成，充当”的意思。故选 B项。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段“The painting was spotted four years ago by Philomene Wolf, an auctioneer, when she was asked to assess the content s of a house that was being cleared. The owner, in her nineties, thought it was a painting from Russia of no value and was preparing to put it in the dustbin.(这幅画是四年前拍卖师Philomene Wolf发现的，当时她被要求评估正在清理的房子的物品。这位90多岁的主人认为这是一幅来自俄罗斯的毫无价值的画，正准备把它放进垃圾箱。)”可知，Wolf是在评估一位老人房子里面清理出来的物品时发现了这幅画，因此她是从一位老人那里得到的。故选C项。
【4题详解】
主旨大意题。由文章第一段“Christ Mocked, by the Florentine master Cimabue, was sold at auction(拍卖)for ?24 million in 2019. But the Chilean buyers never got to include the work in their collection because the French government refused to give it an export licence.(2019年，佛罗伦萨大师Cimabue的Christ Mocked在拍卖会上以2400万欧元的价格售出。但智利买家从未将这件作品纳入他们的收藏，因为法国政府拒绝给它出口许可证。)”和第二段“Ministers declared the painting a national treasure, officially giving the Louvre 30 months to raise the funds for its purchase. The Louvre recently reached an agreement with the owners.(部长们宣布这幅画为国宝，并正式给予卢浮宫30个月的时间来筹集购买资金。卢浮宫最近与业主达成协议。)”以及下文可知，文章主要报道了卢浮宫筹钱买下Christ Mocked 这幅珍贵的画作，成功将其留在法国；同时介绍了这幅画差点被扔到垃圾桶但被拍卖师发现的过程。因此推断D选项Painting Saved From Bin Was to Hang in the Louvre(从垃圾箱里救出来的画作将被悬挂在卢浮宫)可以作为文章标题。故选D项。
B
Twenty years ago, I was invited to join a poker game made up of all middle-aged men. That game became an essential part of my life and it evolved with the group. We used to start at 7 p. m. with wine and play until 2 a. m. Now there is no wine, and we quit before midnight. The smoke of cigarettes is long gone. The food is better—over two decades we’ve gone from chips to homemade vegetable salad. All of these win favor with my wife when I go to play poker.
When the pandemic (疫情) arrived, we switched to online games. We downloaded a poker app on our phones and looked at those nine boxes containing our heads on our computer screens. The app dealt with all nine players at the same time, so the online version was much faster. Despite the efficiency, the app presented problems. It took all our concentration to keep track, on multiple screens, of what was going on with the game. The conversation didn’t really happen. It felt like any online poker game, the kind played with strangers. So I hated this way of playing.
When we finally met each other for our live game after a two-year break, we were excited. However, at our poker game, we learned one of our guys died of cancer without telling any of us he was sick. Actually, we once found Bert looked a bit thin and a bit tired. Then he was gone. According to Robin Dunbar, an evolutionary psychologist at Oxford University, men are less likely to discuss their personal affairs and opinions directly and honestly. It’s the reason why men are more likely to have mental problems.
So friendships with women are the perfect complement to male friendships. I have a wife to confide in (向……透露秘密), and a few female friends I regularly meet for lunch. I’m just really glad to have both types of friendships. I can meet my female friends for a nice lunch and a glass of wine. Then head off to poker.
5. Why does the author’s wife support him in playing poker
A. It can make the author more intelligent. B. It can make the author more relaxed.
C. The author’s lifestyle becomes healthier. D. The author’s social skills become better.
6. Why did the author hate playing poker online
A. The process of playing was slow. B. Players always faced technical problems.
C. Players seldom interacted with each other. D. The game was often interrupted by strangers.
7. Why are men more likely to have mental problems
A. Men are less sociable. B. Men are less open-minded.
C. Men are less emotional. D. Men are less outspoken.
8. How does the author feel about his social relationships
A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Upset. D. Satisfied.
【答案】5. C 6. C 7. D 8. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者喜欢打扑克游戏，这帮助作者变得更健康以及有了更好的社交。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“We used to start at 7 p. m. with wine and play until 2 a. m. Now there is no wine, and we quit before midnight. The smoke of cigarettes is long gone. The food is better—over two decades we’ve gone from chips to homemade vegetable salad. All of these win favor with my wife when I go to play poker.(我们过去常常在晚上7点开始喝酒，一直玩到凌晨2点。现在没有酒了，我们在午夜之前就停止了。香烟的烟雾早已消失。食物更好了——20多年来，我们从薯条变成了自制蔬菜沙拉。当我去打扑克时，所有这些都赢得了我妻子的青睐)”可知，作者的妻子支持他打扑克是因为作者的生活方式变得更健康。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“The conversation didn’t really happen. It felt like any online poker game, the kind played with strangers. So I hated this way of playing.(交谈并没有真正发生。感觉就像任何在线扑克游戏，和陌生人玩的那种。所以我讨厌这种玩的方式)”可知，作者讨厌在线玩扑克因为玩家之间很少互动。故选C。
【7题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“According to Robin Dunbar, an evolutionary psychologist at Oxford University, men are less likely to discuss their personal affairs and opinions directly and honestly. It’s the reason why men are more likely to have mental problems.(根据牛津大学进化心理学家罗宾·邓巴的说法，男性不太可能直接和诚实地讨论他们的个人事务和观点。这就是为什么男性更容易出现精神问题的原因)”可知，男性更容易出现精神问题因为男人不那么直言不讳。故选D。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据最后一段“So friendships with women are the perfect complement to male friendships. I have a wife to confide in (向……透露秘密), and a few female friends I regularly meet for lunch. I’m just really glad to have both types of friendships. I can meet my female friends for a nice lunch and a glass of wine. Then head off to poker.(因此，与女性的友谊是对男性友谊的完美补充。我有一个可以倾诉的妻子，还有一些经常见面共进午餐的女性朋友。我真的很高兴能拥有两种类型的友谊。我可以和我的女性朋友共进午餐，喝杯酒。然后去打扑克)”可知，作者对他的社会关系感到满意。故选D。
C
The wheel is believed to be around 5,500 years old. The invention came about long after the advent of other, arguably more complex technologies, like boats, woven cloth, and agriculture. The invention of the wheel greatly speeded up the development of civilization by making it easier to trade. Towns and cities grew crowded, their populations sustained by the increased productivity of wheel-assisted farming.
However, the Aztecs, Incas, Maya, and Native Americans which were regarded as relatively advanced civilizations did not use the wheel until after the arrival of European colonists (殖民者) during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
It had long been assumed that ancient Americans didn’t know how to make them. That turned out to be false. In 1880, as archaeologist Désiré Charnay unearthed the tomb of an Aztec child in Mexico City, he came across a small figurine (雕像) mounted on an even smaller set of wheels. Since then, other wheeled toys have been found across the country.
Current explanations of why the Aztecs, Incas, Maya, and Native Americans lacked wheels focus not on the knowledge of how to create them — which they clearly possessed — but on practicality. One major reason is that the continent lacks creatures strong enough to pull them. After all, horses and cows crossed the Atlantic along with the wheel itself.
Another important factor was geography. Yes, the Incas built roads, but those roads were mapped out over the hilly terrain (地形) of the Andes Mountains. They featured a structure of giant staircases in which there were top, middle, and bottom levels. So wheeled vehicles would not have been able to climb.
Ancient American societies might not have been built on wheels, but this in no way prevented them from teaching levels of complexity comparable to their European counterparts. They also built impressive architecture with rocks. How their builders managed to move those rocks without help from the wheel, nobody knows. But they did manage to do this. Of course, the absence of the wheel still shaped these societies in meaningful ways. For example, attempts to unite the different warring tribes repeatedly fell apart because of the amount of time it took to travel from one stronghold (据点) to another.
“When the wheel did finally show up in indigenous American societies, a lot of things changed. But the change occurred more slowly. Even though indigenous Americans could now use the wheel for transport, weaving, and pottery, this new and more efficient technology didn’t replace the familiar way of doing things overnight. Traditional techniques continue to be passed down from generation to generation, even to this day,” archaeologist Patrick Kirch said.
9. Why does the author write the first paragraph
A. To stress the difficulty in inventing the wheel.
B. To describe the process of the invention of the wheel.
C. To explain the significance of the invention of the wheel.
D. To introduce the wide applications of the wheel in modern times.
10. Why didn’t ancient Incas use wheels
A. They lacked tools for creating wheels.
B. They built roads with vertical structures.
C. They relied on animals for transportation.
D. They lacked the knowledge of producing wheels.
11. The absence of the wheel might block _______.
A. the complexity of ancient American societies
B. the frequency of wars in ancient American societies
C. the impressive architecture in ancient American societies
D. the unification of different tribes in ancient American societies
12. What does Patrick Kirch think of introducing the wheel into indigenous American societies
A. Easy but limited B. Noticeable but harmful.
C. Welcome but fruitless. D. Influential but gradual.
【答案】9. C 10. B 11. D 12. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章主要讲述了轮子发明的意义并解释了被认为是相对先进文明的阿兹特克人、印加人、玛雅人和美洲原住民直到15世纪末和16世纪初欧洲殖民者到来之后才开始使用轮子的原因。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第一段“The invention of the wheel greatly speeded up the development of civilization by making it easier to trade. Towns and cities grew crowded, their populations sustained by the increased productivity of wheel-assisted farming.(轮子的发明使贸易更加便利，大大加快了文明的发展。城镇和城市变得拥挤起来，它们的人口是由车轮辅助农业生产力的提高维持的。)”可知，作者写第一段是为了解释轮子发明的意义。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第五段“Another important factor was geography. Yes, the Incas built roads, but those roads were mapped out over the hilly terrain (地形) of the Andes Mountains. They featured a structure of giant staircases in which there were top, middle, and bottom levels. So wheeled vehicles would not have been able to climb.(另一个重要因素是地理位置。是的，印加人修建了道路，但这些道路是在安第斯山脉的丘陵地带绘制的。它们的特点是巨大的楼梯结构，有顶层、中层和底层。所以有轮子的车辆不可能爬升。)”可知，古印加人不用轮子是因为他们修建垂直结构的道路。故选B。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第六段“Of course, the absence of the wheel still shaped these societies in meaningful ways. For example, attempts to unite the different warring tribes repeatedly fell apart because of the amount of time it took to travel from one stronghold (据点) to another.(当然，没有轮子仍然以有意义的方式塑造了这些社会。例如，由于从一个据点到另一个据点需要花费大量的时间，试图将不同的交战部落联合起来的努力一再失败。)”可推知，车轮的缺失可能会阻碍古代美洲社会中不同部落的统一。故选D。
【12题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段““When the wheel did finally show up in indigenous American societies, a lot of things changed. But the change occurred more slowly. Even though indigenous Americans could now use the wheel for transport, weaving, and pottery, this new and more efficient technology didn’t replace the familiar way of doing things overnight. Traditional techniques continue to be passed down from generation to generation, even to this day,” archaeologist Patrick Kirch said.(“当轮子最终出现在美洲土著社会时，很多事情都发生了变化。但这种变化发生得更为缓慢。尽管印第安人现在可以用轮子来运输、编织和制陶，但这种新的、更高效的技术并没有在一夜之间取代人们熟悉的做事方式。传统技术继续代代相传，直到今天，”考古学家帕特里克·基尔奇说。)”可知，帕特里克·基尔奇认为将车轮引入美国土著社会是有影响力的，但却是渐进的。故选D。
第二节(共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分)
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Cake moulds are cake pans in fun or functional shapes. You might often see them referred to as cake forms or cake shapes. Cake moulds are especially designed to make it easier to bake a cake. ____13____
Generally, a cake mould is often made out of silicone (硅酮). ____14____ Also, it bends easily, making it easier to remove the cake from the pan without damaging it.
Cake moulds are sold in kitchen supply stores and baking stores. ____15____ A cake mould might also refer to a cake pan used for a specific purpose, such as a muffin (松饼) pan. They are generally fairly inexpensive and last a long time.
____16____ You might buy a cake in the shape of a castle for a princess birthday party, or in the shape of a football for a sports enthusiast. Animal shapes are fun to make, and kids can help. For the holidays, you might make a pine tree-shaped cake, or for graduation, a cake in the shape of a graduation cap.
It can be difficult to remove a cake from a cake mould without damaging it. Even if the pan is non-stick, which most are, you should still grease (抹油) the pan well before baking. ____17____ When you are ready to remove the cake, place a plate underneath the pan and flip (翻动) it over so the cake can slide out neatly onto the plate.
A. Cake moulds vary in design and color.
B. This kind of cake mould is a breeze to use and wash up.
C. There’re virtually limitless possibilities for cake moulds.
D. You can also order specially or personalized ones online.
E. Allowing the cake to cool fully will also aid in the process.
F. Here are some things to consider when choosing a cake mould.
G. So you do not have to do all of the shaping and designing yourself.
【答案】13. G 14. B 15. D 16. C 17. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了蛋糕模具制作蛋糕很方便，给出原因，并提供了订购方法以及如何用模具烤制蛋糕。
【13题详解】
前文“Cake moulds are cake pans in fun or functional shapes. You might often see them referred to as cake forms or cake shapes. Cake moulds are especially designed to make it easier to bake a cake.( 蛋糕模具是有趣或实用形状的蛋糕盘。你可能经常看到它们被称为蛋糕模式或蛋糕形状。蛋糕模具是专门设计用来更容易烤蛋糕的)”提到蛋糕模具被用来烤蛋糕非常方便，因此推断G项“所以你不必自己做所有的造型和设计。”符合语境，与上文形成因果关系。故选G。
【14题详解】
前文“Generally, a cake mould is often made out of silicone (硅酮).( 一般来说，蛋糕模具通常由硅酮制成。)”说明蛋糕模具的材料是硅酮；后文“Also, it bends easily, making it easier to remove the cake from the pan without damaging it.(而且，它很容易弯曲，使它更容易从锅中取出蛋糕而不会损坏它。)”说明这种材料的优势，因此推断B项“这种蛋糕模具用起来和洗起来都很容易。”符合语境，也是描述这种材料的优势，故选B。
【15题详解】
前文“Cake moulds are sold in kitchen supply stores and baking stores.(蛋糕模具在厨房用品店和烘焙店有售。)”说明蛋糕模具可以在哪里购买；D选项“你也可以在网上订购特别的或个性化的。”承接上文，说明另一种购买方式，符合语境。故选D。
【16题详解】
后文“You might buy a cake in the shape of a castle for a princess birthday party, or in the shape of a football for a sports enthusiast. Animal shapes are fun to make, and kids can help. For the holidays, you might make a pine tree-shaped cake, or for graduation, a cake in the shape of a graduation cap.( 你可能会为公主生日派对买一个城堡形状的蛋糕，或者为体育爱好者买一个足球形状的蛋糕。动物造型制作起来很有趣，孩子们也可以帮忙。在节日里，你可以做一个松树形状的蛋糕，或者在毕业典礼上，一个毕业帽形状的蛋糕。)”说明蛋糕模具有各种形状，可以做出你喜欢的各种各样形状的蛋糕，因此推断C项“蛋糕模具几乎有无限的可能性。”符合语境，故选C。
【17题详解】
前文“It can be difficult to remove a cake from a cake mould without damaging it. Even if the pan is non-stick, which most are, you should still grease (抹油) the pan well before baking.(从蛋糕模具中取出蛋糕而不损坏蛋糕是很困难的。即使平底锅是不粘锅，大多数平底锅都是不粘锅，你还是应该在烤之前在平底锅上涂好油。)”说明如何从锅里取出蛋糕而不会损害蛋糕的形状，烤前给锅涂好油是一种办法，因此推断项“让蛋糕完全冷却也有助于这个过程。”符合语境，给出完整的取出蛋糕又一种解决办法，故选E。
第三部分：语言运用(共三节，满分37.5分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One spring evening, I was incredibly worn after a long day of school. I wished for ____18____ but I had to drag my heavy feet to the violin studio.
I was playing Moldau to Kate, my teacher. I simply couldn’t play with ____19____, though. While I followed all the ____20____ on the sheet music, I still ____21____ to make music describing spring with full-blown flowers sound like flowers dying bitter deaths. Kate ____22____ attentively and then frowned (皱眉), asking me what the piece’s mood was. I stared at her, ____23____.
Pulling out paper and a pencil, she asked, “Can you ____24____an image of what you think a typical day in the forest during spring would look like ” Hesitantly, I started to let my ____25____ fly. Soon a scenic forest full of life was ____26____ in my mind.
Minutes later, I completed my drawing. “Now, play the piece again with this. _____27_____ imagery in your mind,” Kate said. I closed my eyes and began to play, just as its theme was introduced, with _____28_____ expression I had never done before.
As I _____29_____ the piece, there followed a short silence before Kate said, “That’s the best playing I’ve ever heard from you.” Her eyes were shining. “Who knew painting out the scenery would help you better _____30_____ the music Sometimes all we need is to use our creativity and try different methods when facing difficulties.”
The _____31_____ violin lesson taught me more than just music. I also learned a valuable _____32_____ skill, which I applied to my daily life.
18.
A. care B. relaxation C. freedom D. motivation
19.
A. courage B. concern C. wisdom D. emotion
20.
A. numbers B. standards C. notes D. lines
21.
A. failed B. desired C. managed D. offered
22.
A. watched B. listened C. performed D. prayed
23.
A. blankly B. angrily C. enviously D. gratefully
24.
A. shoot B. evaluate C. sculpt D. draw
25.
A. personality B. imagination C. ambition D. curiosity
26.
A. pictured B. replaced C. identified D. explored
27.
A. messy B. amusing C. vivid D. strange
28.
A. common B. brief C. childish D. exceptional
29.
A. wrapped up B. noted down C. reflected on D. set about
30.
A. preserve B. spread C. interpret D. compose
31.
A. inspiring B. confusing C. shameful D. adventurous
32.
A. information-sorting B. problem-solving C. critical-thinking D. decision-making
【答案】18. B 19. D 20. C 21. C 22. B 23. A 24. D 25. B 26. A 27. C 28. D 29. A 30. C 31. A 32. B
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇记叙文。作者完成了一天的学习之后，在很疲惫的状态下去上音乐课，弹奏的曲子很不理想，凯特老师让他画出春天森里的美景，并用这种感情去弹奏，结果却弹奏出了从来没有过的高水平。
【18题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：我想放松一下，但我不得不拖着沉重的脚步去小提琴工作室。A. care关心；B. relaxation放松；C. freedom自由；D. motivation动机。根据上文“I was incredibly worn after a long day of school(在漫长的一天学习之后，我非常疲惫)”可知，作者经过了一整天的学习，感到很疲惫，所以渴望放松休息，故选B项。
【19题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：不过，我就是不能感情用事。A. courage勇气；B. concern关心；C. wisdom智慧；D. emotion情绪。根据上文“I wished for relaxation but I had to drag my heavy feet to the violin studio(我想放松一下，但我不得不拖着沉重的脚步去小提琴工作室)”虽然作者很疲惫，但是仍然坚持上课，可推理出作者认为自己不能感情用事，故选D项。
【20题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：虽然我遵循了乐谱上的所有音符，但我仍然设法把描述春天的音乐演奏得听起来像是花朵要在苦涩中死去。A. numbers数字；B. standards标准；C. notes音符；D. lines队伍；根据下文“on the sheet music(乐谱上的)”可知，乐谱上的内容是音符，故选C项。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. failed失败；B. desired希望；C. managed设法做某事；D. offered提供。根据下文“make music describing spring with full-blown flowers sound like flowers dying bitter deaths(把描述春天的音乐演奏得听起来像是花朵要在苦涩中死去)”可知，但我仍然设法把描述春天的音乐演奏得听起来像是花朵要在苦涩中死去，故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：凯特聚精会神地听着，然后皱着眉头，问我用什么心情弹这首曲子的。A. watched观看；B. listened听；C. performed演奏；D. prayed祈祷。根据下文“asking me what the piece’s mood was(问我用什么心情弹这首曲子的)”可知，凯特问我问我用什么心情弹这首曲子的，可推理出凯特听了我的演奏，故选B项。
【23题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：我一脸茫然地盯着他。A. blankly茫然地；B. angrily生气地；C. enviously满怀嫉妒地；D. gratefully感激地。根据上文“Kate listened attentively and then frowned (皱眉), asking me what the piece’s mood was.( 凯特聚精会神地听着，然后皱着眉头，问我用什么心情弹这首曲子的)”可知，老师问我用什么心情弹这首曲子的，可推理出老师在批评，分析四个选项，A项“blankly(茫然地)”表达的含义符合语境，放在句子中含义为“我一脸茫然地盯着他”，符合语境，故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：你能画出一幅你认为春天森林里典型的一天会是什么样子的图画吗？A. shoot开枪；B. evaluate评估；C. sculpt雕刻；D. draw画。根据下文“an image of what you think a typical day in the forest during spring would look like(一幅你认为春天森林里典型的一天会是什么样子的图画)”可知，下文说的是一幅画，可推理出上文老师拿出纸和笔是让作者画一幅画，故选D项。
【25题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：犹豫之下，我开始放飞自己的想象力。A. personality性格；B. imagination想象力；C. ambition雄心壮志；D. curiosity好奇心。根据下文“Soon a scenic forest full of life was pictured in my mind(很快，我脑海中浮现出一片充满生机的风景如画的森林)”可知，作者脑海里浮现出了一片充满生机的风景如画的森林，可知这是作者想象的结果，空白处应填表示“想象力”含义的名词，故选B项。
【26题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很快，我脑海中想象出一片充满生机的风景如画的森林。A. pictured想象；B. replaced代替；C. identified识别；D. explored探索。根据上文“a scenic forest full of life(一片充满生机的风景)”可知，作者在放飞自己的想象力之后，想象出了一片充满生机的风景，空白处应填表示“想象”含义的动词，故选A项。
【27题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，带着你生动的想象再次演奏这首曲子。A. messy凌乱的；B. amusing有趣的；C. vivid生动的；D. strange奇怪的。根据上文“Soon a scenic forest full of life was pictured in my mind(很快，我脑海中想象出一片充满生机的风景如画的森林)”可知充满生机的风景如画的森林是作者想象出来的，很生动，故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：就在主题介绍时，我闭上眼睛用以前从来都没有过的超常感情的开始演奏。A. common常见的；B. brief短暂的；C. childish孩子气的；D. exceptional超常的。根据下文“I had never done before(以前从来都没有过的)”可知，现在作者投入的感情是以前从来都没有过的，是超常的，故选D项。
【29题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当我结束这首曲子时，沉默了一会儿，凯特说：“这是我从你那里听到的最好的演奏”。A. wrapped up圆满完成；B. noted down记下；C. reflected on回忆；D. set about开始做。根据下文“That’s the best playing I’ve ever heard from you(这是我从你那里听到的最好的演奏)”可知，这计划是凯特老师对作者的演奏的评价，可推理出曲子演奏结束，故选A项。
【30题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：谁知道把风景画出来能帮助你更好地领会音乐呢？A. preserve保护； B. spread展开；C. interpret解读；领会；D. compose创作。根据上文“painting out the scenery(把风景画出来)”可知，作者把风景画出来，并带着这种心情弹奏出了之前从来都没有过的最好的曲子，可推理出绘画帮助作者更好地领会了音乐，故选C项。
【31题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：鼓舞人心的小提琴课教给我的不仅仅是音乐。A. inspiring鼓舞人心的；B. confusing令人困惑的；C. shameful可耻的；D. adventurous大胆的。根据上文“That’s the best playing I’ve ever heard from you(这是我从你那里听到的最好的演奏)”可知这是老师给作者的很高的评价，使作者深受鼓舞，故选A项。
【32题详解】
考查名词短语辨析。句意：我还学到了一项有价值的问题解决技能，并将其应用到了我的日常生活中。A. information-sorting信息分类；B. problem-solving问题解决；C. critical-thinking批判性思维；D. decision-making决策。根据上文“Sometimes all we need is to use our creativity and try different methods when facing difficulties(有时，我们所需要的只是发挥我们的创造力，在面临困难时尝试不同的方法)”可知，作者明白了我们所需要的只是发挥我们的创造力，在面临困难时尝试不同的方法，可推理出作者学会的是解决问题的能力，故选B项。
第二节 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 a fast-paced world, ___33___ stress and mental fatigue (疲劳) seem commonplace, we are ___34___ (constant) looking for new ways to relax. Some people do things like taking a hot bath or listening to music to relax. But what about birds’ singing or other nature sounds Could they also help people let go ___35___ the tensions of modern life
According to a study by King’s College London in 2022, seeing or hearing birds could help to boost people’s mental wellbeing. And it’s not just birds ___36___ (inhabit) in trees that could have a positive effect on our moods. Another study commissioned (委托) by the National Trust compared the effects of woodland sounds with voiced meditation (冥想) apps and ___37___ (find) listening to birdsong and other woodland sounds boosted feelings of relaxation 30% more than ___38___ apps. Other sounds which may help people relax ___39___ (be) waves lapping on the shore, gentle breezes, and light rainfalls.
However, not all of us live in rural surroundings. So here comes a question: could the nature sounds that originate there still help remove your ___40___ (anxious) According to research by California Polytechnic State University, even a recording of birds’ sounds tends to be ___41___ (benefit) to people’s mood. Therefore, wherever you live, you can access the wonderful sounds of birds and nature, ____42____ it is during a walk in the woods or through a pair of headphones.
【答案】33. where
34. constantly
35. of 36. inhabiting
37. found 38. the
39. are 40. anxiety
41. beneficial
42. whether
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了根据伦敦国王学院2022年的一项研究，看到或听到鸟类有助于促进人们的心理健康。
【33题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：在一个快节奏的世界里，压力和精神疲劳似乎司空见惯，我们不断寻找新的放松方式。空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词world，关系词替代先行词在定语从句中作地点状语，需用关系副词where引导。故填where。
【34题详解】
考查副词。句意同上。修饰动词短语are looking for，需用副词constantly，作状语。故填constantly。
【35题详解】
考查介词。句意：它们还能帮助人们释放现代生活的紧张吗？let go of为固定搭配，意为“释放”。故填of。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：不仅仅是栖息在树上的鸟会对我们的情绪产生积极影响。空处需填非谓语动词作后置定语，修饰名词birds，inhabit和birds为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式。故填inhabiting。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：英国国民信托基金会委托进行的另一项研究将林地声音与有声冥想应用程序的效果进行了比较，发现听鸟鸣和其他林地声音比听应用程序更能让人放松30%。空处和compared为并列的谓语，使用一般过去时。故填found。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意同上。此处指上文的“voiced meditation (冥想) apps”，表示特指，需用定冠词the修饰。故填the。
【39题详解】
考查动词时态和主谓一致。句意：其他可以帮助人们放松的声音是海浪拍打海岸的声音，微风和小雨。陈述客观事实，使用一般现在时，主句主语为Other sounds，主句be动词用are。故填are。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：那么问题来了：来自那里的自然声音还能帮助消除你的焦虑吗？your为形容词性物主代词，后面接名词，空处需填名词anxiety，作宾语，表抽象概念，不可数。故填anxiety。
【41题详解】
考查形容词。句意：根据加州州立理工大学的研究，即使是录下鸟鸣也会对人的情绪有益。be动词后面接形容词beneficial，作表语，be beneficial to (有益于)。故填beneficial。
【42题详解】
考查状语从句。句意：因此，无论你住在哪里，你都可以接近鸟儿和大自然的美妙声音，无论是在树林里散步还是通过一副耳机。whether…or…为固定搭配，意为“不管……还是……”，引导让步状语从句。故填whether。
第三节 单词拼写(共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分)
根据首字母或中文提示，用选择性必修四单词表中单词的适当形式完成句子，每空一词。
43. Just phone in your order three or more days p______ to departure.（根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】prior##rior
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：只要在出发前三天或更早打电话订购即可。根据句意“较早的，在……之前”和首字母提示可知，此处需填形容词prior，作后置定语，修饰名词days。故填prior。
44. We were really d______ by the hotel when we got there—it was nothing like the description in the brochure. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】disappointed##isappointed
【解析】
【详解】考查动词和语态。句意：当我们到达那里时，我们对酒店感到非常失望——它和宣传册上的描述一点也不像。结合句意和首字母提示可知，表达“（使）失望”用动词disappoint，该动词和主语we是被动关系，空处应填其过去分词形式和were构成一般过去时的被动语态。故填disappointed。
45. There is a growing t______ among employers to hire casual staff. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】tendency##endency
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：雇主雇用临时工的趋势越来越明显。空处应填名词作主语，结合首字母提示和句意可知，名词tendency“趋势”符合题意，可数名词，不定冠词a提示用其单数形式。故填tendency。
46. We have to a______ for every penny we spend on business trips. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】account##ccount
【解析】
【详解】考查动词。句意：我们必须说明我们出差时花的每一分钱。根据句意和首字母提示可知，动词account“解释”符合，account for“说明……的原因”是固定搭配；情态动词have to后跟动词原形。故填account。
47. Teenagers should be taught to take initiative and s______ opportunities. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】seize##eize
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：应该教育青少年采取主动，抓住机会。根据句意“抓住”和首字母提示可知，此处为动词seize，位于动词不定式符号to后面，需填动词原形。故填seize。
48. Enterprises give p______ to applicants with some experience when hiring new workers. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】preference##reference
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：企业在招聘新员工时会优先考虑有一定经验的应聘者。根据单词首字母以及句意可知应用名词preference，作宾语，不可数。故填preference。
49. My most e______ moment was trying to introduce a man whose name I couldn’t remember. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】embarrassing##mbarrassing
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：我最尴尬的时刻是试图介绍一个我记不起名字的人。结合首字母提示和句意可知，形容词embarrassing“令人尴尬的”符合题意，作定语修饰名词moment；空处用该形容词的原形和most构成最高级。故填embarrassing。
50. Buildings are left to decay at the m______ of bad weather. （根据首字母单词拼写）
【答案】mercy##ercy
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：建筑物任由恶劣天气的摆布而破败。结合句意和首字母提示可知，名词mercy“怜悯”符合，作宾语；at the mercy of“任凭……摆布，受……支配”是固定短语。故填mercy。
51. Laws against racial ______ (偏见) must be strictly enforced.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】prejudice
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：反对种族偏见的法律必须严格执行。根据汉语提示可知应用名词prejudice，作宾语，不可数。故填prejudice。
52. She spoke with great ______ (强烈情感) about the plight of the refugees. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】passion
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：她满怀激情地谈到难民的困境。“强烈情感”译为passion，此处作with的宾语，为不可数名词。故填passion。
53. A link between the two conditions can be ______ (推断) from the previous studies. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】inferred
【解析】
【详解】考查被动语态。句意：这两种情况之间的联系可以从以前的研究中推断出来。根据汉语提示“推断”可知，此处为动词infer，A link between the two conditions和谓语动词infer为被动关系，需用被动语态，已有be动词，空处需填过去分词表被动。故填inferred。
54. The city was filled with ______ (期待) in the weeks before the festival. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】anticipation
【解析】
【详解】考查名词。句意：节日前的几个星期，整个城市都充满了期待。根据汉语提示“期待”可知，此处为名词anticipation，作宾语。故填anticipation。
55. He has a very ________ (容忍的，包容的) attitude towards other religions. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】tolerant
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：他对其他宗教持非常宽容的态度。空格处用形容词作定语，修饰名词attitude，“容忍的，包容的”的形容词是tolerant，故填tolerant。
56. They appeared surprisingly ________(悲观的) about their chances of winning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
【答案】pessimistic
【解析】
【详解】考查形容词。句意：他们对获胜可能性表现出惊人的悲观。surprisingly是副词，修饰形容词，空格处用形容词作表语，“悲观的”的形容词是pessimistic，故填pessimistic。
57. Silent, they loafed on the edge of the wharf, ______ (晃动) their legs above the water. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
【答案】swinging
【解析】
【详解】考查非谓语动词。句意：他们默默地在码头边闲荡着，在水面上晃动着腿。根据汉语提示“晃动”可知，此处为动词swing，句子已有谓语loafed，空处需填非谓语动词作伴随状语，they和swing为逻辑主谓关系，需用现在分词形式表主动。故填swinging。
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文(满分15分)
58. 假如你是学生会主席李华，你校近期将举办“中华传统美食节(Chinese Food Culture Festival)”活动，请你写一则通知向学生征集活动创意。内容包括：1. 活动介绍：2、征集要求：3. 鼓励参与。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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【答案】范文
Notice
With the purpose of facilitating students’ better understanding of Chinese food culture, a Chinese Food Culture Festival will be arranged by the Students’ Union recently. Here, we are calling for your contributions to help us make the festival more creative.
Any spellbinding activity planning to showcase Chinese food culture is welcome. Your scheme is expected to be original with a detailed implementation plan. All submissions should be addressed to studentsunion@ within the deadline of March 1st. Those whose ideas are adopted will be awarded.
We are eagerly awaiting your thought-provoking perspectives and inspiring ideas.
The Students’ Union
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一则通知向学生征集活动创意。
【详解】1.词汇积累
目的：purpose→aim
观点：perspective→opinion
吸引人的：spellbinding→attractive
创新的：creative→innovative
2.句式拓展
简单句变复合句
原句：With the purpose of facilitating students’ better understanding of Chinese food culture, a Chinese Food Culture Festival will be arranged by the Students’ Union recently.
拓展句：A Chinese Food Culture Festival will be arranged by the Students’ Union recently, whose aim is to facilitate students’ better understanding of Chinese food culture.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Any spellbinding activity planning to showcase Chinese food culture is welcome. (运用了现在分词作定语)
[高分句型2] Those whose ideas are adopted will be awarded. (运用了whose引导定语从句)
第二节(满分25分)
59. 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。
More than 20 hours earlier, my friend Emma and I had stood at the entrance to the cave. We laughed and joked as I climbed down the steep mouth and she followed. Six of us had gone on that camping trip, but after a full day of exploring caves, the others had gone back to the campsite to eat. Emma and I decided to explore one more cave.
The mud of the cave floor was soft and sticky as we snaked our way through the tunnel. The air was damp and heavy. As the passage twisted through the earth, it became smaller. Then, suddenly, after a tight squeeze, I came into a larger room.
“Once you make it past this narrow spot you can almost stand,” I told Emma, as I stretched out my arms and legs and enjoyed the big space. “Alright, I’m almost th...” Emma’s sentence was cut short. I turned around. “Are you alright ” I asked. All I could see was her face, and her eyes were full of fear. “I don’t think so,” she said. “I’m stuck.”
Emma and I tried everything we could to free her. But it became apparent that we needed help. I took out my cell phone to call my other four friends, but there was no signal. I couldn’t go to seek help because Emma was stuck between me and the cave mouth. That was why we were so relieved when we heard voices behind us. A beam of light shot down the tunnel.
“What’s going on here ” rang a young man’s voice. “We need help” I shouted. “She’s stuck.” “I’ve got two buddies with me,” he said. “They can go to find a park ranger (公园管理员), but I’ll stay here and see if I can help from this side.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
The next several hours were long and arduous (艰难的).
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Almost five hours after we had entered the cave, the rescue team arrived.
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【答案】 The next several hours were long and arduous. Even with the stranger’s help, we weren’t able to move Emma a little. No matter what we did or how Emma moved, the rock squeezed tighter. Eventually a park ranger came down. The fire department was on its way, but a rescue would take time. Emma was exhausted, cold, hungry and terrified. I gave Emma my shirt to cover her cold legs and tried to keep her calm.
Almost five hours after we had entered the cave, the rescue team arrived. Our rescuer slowly chiseled away the ancient cave wall, and then worked very hard to move Emma. “Let’s get you out of here,” the firefighter told her as he gave a sign of relief. They wriggled their way out of the cave with me following behind. Fortunately, Emma eventually escaped from the cave and cried tears of joy. That day, I learned a big lesson about being more careful during exploration.
【解析】
【导语】本文以故事发展的顺序为线索展开，讲述了两位朋友在探险时，其中的Emma被卡在洞穴中无法移动。由于没有手机信号，无法直接求救。幸运的是，有其他人经过洞穴，其中一人留下帮助，而其他两人去找公园管理员求救的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“接下来的几个小时是漫长而艰苦的。”可知，第一段可描写“即使有陌生人的帮助，救援Emma的过程仍旧很艰难，公园管理员和消防部门正在陆续赶来，Emma的处境很不好，我想办法让她保持冷静。”的相关细节。
②由第二段首句内容“在我们进入洞穴将近五个小时后，救援队到达了。”可知，第二段可描写“救援人员通过凿壁的办法最终救出了Emma，她离开洞穴时喜极而泣，我得到了在户外探索时要更加小心的启示。”的相关细节。
2.续写线索：陌生人救助Emma——努力失败——等待专业救援人员——Emma处境不好——我试着保持Emma冷静——救援人员到达并施救——Emma成功脱身并喜极而泣——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①覆盖：cover/blanket
②蠕动：wriggle/worm
情绪类
①恐惧的：terrified/frightened/scared
②放松：relief/relaxation
【点睛】[高分句型1] No matter what we did or how Emma moved, the rock squeezed tighter.(使用了“no matter what”引导的让步状语从句)
[高分句型2] They wriggled their way out of the cave with me following behind. (使用了“with的复合结构”)
听力：1-5BACCC 6-10BACBB 11-15ACABC 16-20BAACB泰州中学2023-2024学年高二下学期4月月考
英语试题
(考试时间：120分钟；总分：150分)
第一部分：听力(共两节，满分30分)
第一节(共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分)
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
1. What does the woman imply
A. The team has first become the league champion.
B. The team did a good job again this time.
C. The team has little chance to win this time.
2. What program does the man generally listen to
A. News. B. Talk shows. C. Education program.
3. Where is the conversation taking place
A. In a park. B. In a museum. C. In a pet store.
4. How does Mike feel
A. Satisfied. B. Puzzled. C. Worried.
5. What does the woman mean
A. She doesn’t understand the man.
B She gave the change to someone else.
C. She’s unable to help the man.
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. Why is the woman talking to the man
A. Because of the poor quality of the goods she bought.
B. Because of not getting the promised discount.
C. Because of the impolite attitude of the salesgirl.
7. What will the man give to the woman
A. Some money. B. A letter of apology. C. A new product.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Which place would the man like to go
A. An exciting modern city. B. A popular tourist attraction.
C. A quiet and far-away place.
9. What does the woman worry about
A. The weather. B. The food and water. C. The language.
10. What does the woman plan to do now
A. Travel with the man.
B. Do some gardening.
C. Go to the travel agency.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. How often does the man contact his aunt
A. Once a month. B. Once a week. C. Seldom.
12. Why didn’t his aunt chat with him online
A. Her kids keep her busy all the time.
B. She does not have a computer in her house.
C. She’s not interested in using the computer.
13. What will he do next
A. Ask his cousins for help.
B. Teach his aunt himself.
C. Ask his uncle for help.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. Who is the woman
A. A police officer.
B. An immigration official.
C. An air hostess.
15. Which line is for the residents
A. The line on the man’s right.
B. The line on the woman’s left.
C. The line on the woman’s right.
16. How long will the man study in the UK
A. For a few months. B. For a year. C. For two years.
17. How will the man pay for living costs and tuition fees
A. His father has paid for that in advance.
B. He has won a scholarship.
C. He will take a part-time job to pay for that.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What is the talk mainly about
A. How to keep young.
B. How to improve memory.
C. How to open our mind.
19. What is the key to achieving this goal
A. Going back to school.
B. Paying no attention to age.
C. Using the mind as much as possible.
20. What did the man who entered school at 70 become later
A. An active lawyer. B. A successful doctor. C. A highly paid artist.
第二部分：阅读理解(共两节，满分42.5)
第一节(共12小题；每小题2.5分，共30分)
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A，B，C，D四个选项中，选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Christ Mocked, by the Florentine master Cimabue, was sold at auction(拍卖)for ?24 million in 2019. But the Chilean buyers never got to include the work in their collection because the French government refused to give it an export licence.
Ministers declared the painting a national treasure, officially giving the Louvre 30 months to raise the funds for its purchase. The Louvre recently reached an agreement with the owners.
Laurence des Cars, the president of the Louvre, said it was a “great joy” to have acquired the painting, which “constitutes a crucial landmark in the history of art”. The museum did not say how much it had paid, nor who had sold the painting, which will be exhibited in 2025.
The painting was spotted four years ago by Philomene Wolf, an auctioneer, when she was asked to assess the content s of a house that was being cleared. The owner, in her nineties, thought it was a painting from Russia of no value and was preparing to put it in the dustbin.
Wolf was struck by its quality and guessed that it could be Italian. Experts using modern technology confirmed that it was by Cimabue, who is widely regarded as having opened the gateway to Renaissance art. It is believed to date from 1280. Christ Mocked is one of about 15 known Cimabue’s works.
The Louvre launched an appeal on Tuesday for donations to buy another painting, The Basket of Wild Strawberries by Jean Simeon Chardin, the 18th-century French still life(静物画)master. The work, which was first exhibited in 1761, was in a private collection from the 19th century until last year, when it was sold for ?24.3 million to an American art museum at an auction in Paris.
Luckily, many groups and individuals donated two-thirds of the sum. The museum must pay the remaining ? 8 million and is hoping that members of the public will help to ease the burden by responding to its appeal, which aims to raise ? 1.3 million.
1. What can we know about Christ Mocked
A. It is a painting from Russia.
B. It was discovered by Cimabue.
C. It is seen as a treasure of France.
D. It was taken away by Chilean buyers.
2 Which can replace the underlined word “constitutes” in paragraph 3
A. Sums up. B. Acts as. C. Finds out. D. Points out.
3. How did Wolf get Christ Mocked
A. She purchased it at auction. B. Cimabue sent it to her.
C. She got it from an old woman. D. She found it when she cleaned up.
4. Which can be the best title for the text
A. The Painting Christ Mocked Was Sold
B. The Louvre Was Appealing for Donation
C. French Government Takes Back Its Words
D. Painting Saved From Bin Was to Hang in the Louvre
B
Twenty years ago, I was invited to join a poker game made up of all middle-aged men. That game became an essential part of my life and it evolved with the group. We used to start at 7 p. m. with wine and play until 2 a. m. Now there is no wine, and we quit before midnight. The smoke of cigarettes is long gone. The food is better—over two decades we’ve gone from chips to homemade vegetable salad. All of these win favor with my wife when I go to play poker.
When the pandemic (疫情) arrived, we switched to online games. We downloaded a poker app on our phones and looked at those nine boxes containing our heads on our computer screens. The app dealt with all nine players at the same time, so the online version was much faster. Despite the efficiency, the app presented problems. It took all our concentration to keep track, on multiple screens, of what was going on with the game. The conversation didn’t really happen. It felt like any online poker game, the kind played with strangers. So I hated this way of playing.
When we finally met each other for our live game after a two-year break, we were excited. However, at our poker game, we learned one of our guys died of cancer without telling any of us he was sick. Actually, we once found Bert looked a bit thin and a bit tired. Then he was gone. According to Robin Dunbar, an evolutionary psychologist at Oxford University, men are less likely to discuss their personal affairs and opinions directly and honestly. It’s the reason why men are more likely to have mental problems.
So friendships with women are the perfect complement to male friendships. I have a wife to confide in (向……透露秘密), and a few female friends I regularly meet for lunch. I’m just really glad to have both types of friendships. I can meet my female friends for a nice lunch and a glass of wine. Then head off to poker.
5. Why does the author’s wife support him in playing poker
A. It can make the author more intelligent. B. It can make the author more relaxed.
C. The author’s lifestyle becomes healthier. D. The author’s social skills become better.
6. Why did the author hate playing poker online
A. The process of playing was slow. B. Players always faced technical problems.
C. Players seldom interacted with each other. D. The game was often interrupted by strangers.
7. Why are men more likely to have mental problems
A. Men are less sociable. B. Men are less open-minded.
C. Men are less emotional. D. Men are less outspoken.
8. How does the author feel about his social relationships
A. Confused. B. Disappointed. C. Upset. D. Satisfied.
C
The wheel is believed to be around 5,500 years old. The invention came about long after the advent of other, arguably more complex technologies, like boats, woven cloth, and agriculture. The invention of the wheel greatly speeded up the development of civilization by making it easier to trade. Towns and cities grew crowded, their populations sustained by the increased productivity of wheel-assisted farming.
However, the Aztecs, Incas, Maya, and Native Americans which were regarded as relatively advanced civilizations did not use the wheel until after the arrival of European colonists (殖民者) during the late 15th and early 16th centuries.
It had long been assumed that ancient Americans didn’t know how to make them. That turned out to be false. In 1880, as archaeologist Désiré Charnay unearthed the tomb of an Aztec child in Mexico City, he came across a small figurine (雕像) mounted on an even smaller set of wheels. Since then, other wheeled toys have been found across the country.
Current explanations of why the Aztecs, Incas, Maya, and Native Americans lacked wheels focus not on the knowledge of how to create them — which they clearly possessed — but on practicality. One major reason is that the continent lacks creatures strong enough to pull them. After all, horses and cows crossed the Atlantic along with the wheel itself.
Another important factor was geography. Yes, the Incas built roads, but those roads were mapped out over the hilly terrain (地形) of the Andes Mountains. They featured a structure of giant staircases in which there were top, middle, and bottom levels. So wheeled vehicles would not have been able to climb.
Ancient American societies might not have been built on wheels, but this in no way prevented them from teaching levels of complexity comparable to their European counterparts. They also built impressive architecture with rocks. How their builders managed to move those rocks without help from the wheel, nobody knows. But they did manage to do this. Of course, the absence of the wheel still shaped these societies in meaningful ways. For example, attempts to unite the different warring tribes repeatedly fell apart because of the amount of time it took to travel from one stronghold (据点) to another.
“When the wheel did finally show up in indigenous American societies, a lot of things changed. But the change occurred more slowly. Even though indigenous Americans could now use the wheel for transport, weaving, and pottery, this new and more efficient technology didn’t replace the familiar way of doing things overnight. Traditional techniques continue to be passed down from generation to generation, even to this day,” archaeologist Patrick Kirch said.
9. Why does the author write the first paragraph
A. To stress the difficulty in inventing the wheel.
B. To describe the process of the invention of the wheel.
C. To explain the significance of the invention of the wheel.
D. To introduce the wide applications of the wheel in modern times.
10. Why didn’t ancient Incas use wheels
A. They lacked tools for creating wheels.
B They built roads with vertical structures.
C. They relied on animals for transportation.
D. They lacked the knowledge of producing wheels.
11. The absence of the wheel might block _______.
A the complexity of ancient American societies
B. the frequency of wars in ancient American societies
C. the impressive architecture in ancient American societies
D. the unification of different tribes in ancient American societies
12. What does Patrick Kirch think of introducing the wheel into indigenous American societies
A. Easy but limited B. Noticeable but harmful.
C. Welcome but fruitless. D. Influential but gradual.
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。
Cake moulds are cake pans in fun or functional shapes. You might often see them referred to as cake forms or cake shapes. Cake moulds are especially designed to make it easier to bake a cake. ____13____
Generally, a cake mould is often made out of silicone (硅酮). ____14____ Also, it bends easily, making it easier to remove the cake from the pan without damaging it.
Cake moulds are sold in kitchen supply stores and baking stores. ____15____ A cake mould might also refer to a cake pan used for a specific purpose, such as a muffin (松饼) pan. They are generally fairly inexpensive and last a long time.
____16____ You might buy a cake in the shape of a castle for a princess birthday party, or in the shape of a football for a sports enthusiast. Animal shapes are fun to make, and kids can help. For the holidays, you might make a pine tree-shaped cake, or for graduation, a cake in the shape of a graduation cap.
It can be difficult to remove a cake from a cake mould without damaging it. Even if the pan is non-stick, which most are, you should still grease (抹油) the pan well before baking. ____17____ When you are ready to remove the cake, place a plate underneath the pan and flip (翻动) it over so the cake can slide out neatly onto the plate.
A. Cake moulds vary in design and color.
B. This kind of cake mould is a breeze to use and wash up.
C. There’re virtually limitless possibilities for cake moulds.
D. You can also order specially or personalized ones online.
E. Allowing the cake to cool fully will also aid in the process.
F. Here are some things to consider when choosing a cake mould.
G. So you do not have to do all of the shaping and designing yourself.
第三部分：语言运用(共三节，满分37.5分)
第一节(共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分)
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
One spring evening, I was incredibly worn after a long day of school. I wished for ____18____ but I had to drag my heavy feet to the violin studio.
I was playing Moldau to Kate, my teacher. I simply couldn’t play with ____19____, though. While I followed all the ____20____ on the sheet music, I still ____21____ to make music describing spring with full-blown flowers sound like flowers dying bitter deaths. Kate ____22____ attentively and then frowned (皱眉), asking me what the piece’s mood was. I stared at her, ____23____.
Pulling out paper and a pencil, she asked, “Can you ____24____an image of what you think a typical day in the forest during spring would look like ” Hesitantly, I started to let my ____25____ fly. Soon a scenic forest full of life was ____26____ in my mind.
Minutes later, I completed my drawing. “Now, play the piece again with this. _____27_____ imagery in your mind,” Kate said. I closed my eyes and began to play, just as its theme was introduced, with _____28_____ expression I had never done before.
As I _____29_____ the piece, there followed a short silence before Kate said, “That’s the best playing I’ve ever heard from you.” Her eyes were shining. “Who knew painting out the scenery would help you better _____30_____ the music Sometimes all we need is to use our creativity and try different methods when facing difficulties.”
The _____31_____ violin lesson taught me more than just music. I also learned a valuable _____32_____ skill, which I applied to my daily life.
18.
A. care B. relaxation C. freedom D. motivation
19.
A. courage B. concern C. wisdom D. emotion
20.
A. numbers B. standards C. notes D. lines
21.
A. failed B. desired C. managed D. offered
22.
A. watched B. listened C. performed D. prayed
23.
A. blankly B. angrily C. enviously D. gratefully
24.
A. shoot B. evaluate C. sculpt D. draw
25.
A. personality B. imagination C. ambition D. curiosity
26.
A. pictured B. replaced C. identified D. explored
27.
A. messy B. amusing C. vivid D. strange
28.
A. common B. brief C. childish D. exceptional
29.
A. wrapped up B. noted down C. reflected on D. set about
30.
A. preserve B. spread C. interpret D. compose
31
A. inspiring B. confusing C. shameful D. adventurous
32.
A. information-sorting B. problem-solving C. critical-thinking D. decision-making
第二节 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 a fast-paced world, ___33___ stress and mental fatigue (疲劳) seem commonplace, we are ___34___ (constant) looking for new ways to relax. Some people do things like taking a hot bath or listening to music to relax. But what about birds’ singing or other nature sounds Could they also help people let go ___35___ the tensions of modern life
According to a study by King’s College London in 2022, seeing or hearing birds could help to boost people’s mental wellbeing. And it’s not just birds ___36___ (inhabit) in trees that could have a positive effect on our moods. Another study commissioned (委托) by the National Trust compared the effects of woodland sounds with voiced meditation (冥想) apps and ___37___ (find) listening to birdsong and other woodland sounds boosted feelings of relaxation 30% more than ___38___ apps. Other sounds which may help people relax ___39___ (be) waves lapping on the shore, gentle breezes, and light rainfalls.
However, not all of us live in rural surroundings. So here comes a question: could the nature sounds that originate there still help remove your ___40___ (anxious) According to research by California Polytechnic State University, even a recording of birds’ sounds tends to be ___41___ (benefit) to people’s mood. Therefore, wherever you live, you can access the wonderful sounds of birds and nature, ____42____ it is during a walk in the woods or through a pair of headphones.
第三节 单词拼写(共15小题；每小题0.5分，满分7.5分)
根据首字母或中文提示，用选择性必修四单词表中单词的适当形式完成句子，每空一词。
43. Just phone in your order three or more days p______ to departure.（根据首字母单词拼写）
44. We were really d______ by the hotel when we got there—it was nothing like the description in the brochure. （根据首字母单词拼写）
45. There is a growing t______ among employers to hire casual staff. （根据首字母单词拼写）
46. We have to a______ for every penny we spend on business trips. （根据首字母单词拼写）
47. Teenagers should be taught to take initiative and s______ opportunities. （根据首字母单词拼写）
48. Enterprises give p______ to applicants with some experience when hiring new workers. （根据首字母单词拼写）
49. My most e______ moment was trying to introduce a man whose name I couldn’t remember. （根据首字母单词拼写）
50. Buildings are left to decay at the m______ of bad weather. （根据首字母单词拼写）
51. Laws against racial ______ (偏见) must be strictly enforced.（根据汉语提示单词拼写）
52. She spoke with great ______ (强烈情感) about the plight of the refugees. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
53. A link between the two conditions can be ______ (推断) from the previous studies. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
54. The city was filled with ______ (期待) in the weeks before the festival. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
55. He has a very ________ (容忍的，包容的) attitude towards other religions. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
56. They appeared surprisingly ________(悲观的) about their chances of winning. (根据汉语提示单词拼写)
57. Silent, they loafed on the edge of the wharf, ______ (晃动) their legs above the water. （根据汉语提示单词拼写）
第四部分 写作(共两节，满分40分)
第一节 应用文(满分15分)
58. 假如你是学生会主席李华，你校近期将举办“中华传统美食节(Chinese Food Culture Festival)”活动，请你写一则通知向学生征集活动创意。内容包括：1. 活动介绍：2、征集要求：3. 鼓励参与。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节(满分25分)
59. 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。
More than 20 hours earlier, my friend Emma and I had stood at the entrance to the cave. We laughed and joked as I climbed down the steep mouth and she followed. Six of us had gone on that camping trip, but after a full day of exploring caves, the others had gone back to the campsite to eat. Emma and I decided to explore one more cave.
The mud of the cave floor was soft and sticky as we snaked our way through the tunnel. The air was damp and heavy. As the passage twisted through the earth, it became smaller. Then, suddenly, after a tight squeeze, I came into a larger room.
“Once you make it past this narrow spot you can almost stand,” I told Emma, as I stretched out my arms and legs and enjoyed the big space. “Alright, I’m almost th...” Emma’s sentence was cut short. I turned around. “Are you alright ” I asked. All I could see was her face, and her eyes were full of fear. “I don’t think so,” she said. “I’m stuck.”
Emma and I tried everything we could to free her. But it became apparent that we needed help. I took out my cell phone to call my other four friends, but there was no signal. I couldn’t go to seek help because Emma was stuck between me and the cave mouth. That was why we were so relieved when we heard voices behind us. A beam of light shot down the tunnel.
“What’s going on here ” rang a young man’s voice. “We need help,” I shouted. “She’s stuck.” “I’ve got two buddies with me,” he said. “They can go to find a park ranger (公园管理员), but I’ll stay here and see if I can help from this side.”
注意：
1.续写词数应为150左右；
2.请按如下格式作答。
The next several hours were long and arduous (艰难的).
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Almost five hours after we had entered the cave, the rescue team arrived.
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