高二英语考试
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自己的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上。写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C.
1. What does the man mean
A. He is a poor dancer. B. He doesn’t like dancing. C. He accepts the invitation.
2. What is the woman doing
A. Trying on dresses. B. Paying for a dress. C. Returning a dress.
3. What time is the man’s appointment
A. 2:5 p.m. B. 2:30 p.m. C. 2:45 p.m.
4. Who will probably look after the baby today
A. The man. B. Lucy. C. The woman.
5. What does the man want to have
A. Chicken. B. Tea. C. Soup.
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，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. Why was the man bored all day
A. He had no customers.
B. The customers were boring.
C. There were too many customers.
7. How would the man spend the evening
A. By serving the customers.
B. By seeing an exciting film.
C. By staying at home to relax.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What kind of food will the speakers have this week
A. Japanese food. B. Chinese food. C. Thai food.
9. When will the speakers get together
A. On Friday. B. On Thursday. C. On Wednesday.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. Why does the man ask the girl to go to bed
A. She will take a test tomorrow.
B. They will have a holiday tomorrow.
C. She will have classes tomorrow morning.
11. Which subject does the girl need to improve
A. English. B. Math. C. History.
12. What will the girl do next
A. Go to sleep. B. Get her textbook. C. Play video games.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. How does the man get to the woman’s house
A. By taxi. B. On foot. C. By bus.
14. What is the woman having trouble with
A. Singing songs. B. Sleeping at night. C. Learning Chinese.
15. How does the woman feel about the man s suggestion
A. She is willing to give it a try.
B. She thinks it’s a waste of time.
C. She thinks it is useless.
16. What did the man do yesterday
A. He downloaded a song.
B. He discovered a new website.
C. He used his phone for directions.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. How long is the lecture about ants
A. 30 minutes. B. 45 minutes. C. 60 minutes.
18. Where is the documentary The Secret Life of Birds on show
A. In Theater A. B. In Theater B. C. In Theater C.
19. What will the listeners do at 2:30 p.m.
A. Gather in the Exhibition Room.
B. Visit the Insect House.
C. See a film.
20. Who will host the event Encouraging Garden Wildlife
A. David Crocker. B. Monica Chaddha. C. The speaker.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题2.5分满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
It’s time to put your worries aside and pack your bags for some of the top most relaxing places for holidays for 2024.
Kos
Relaxing holidays in Kos are all about blending soft sand beaches, sparkling water, lush green interiors, and history hunting. The coast is perfect for long leisurely walks on the beach, sunbathing in the Greek sunshine, and wallowing in the warm water. History buffs are in for a treat with some of the best historic architecture in Greece. Kos is home to abundant Roman ruins and a 15th-century castle that is ideal for an afternoon of exploring.
Lanzarote
The vast untouched landscape has made Lanzarote one of the most popular holiday destinations because it is truly somewhere you can relax in peace, with nothing but soft sandy beaches and the ideal water for first-time ocean swimmers. Family holidays to Lanzarote are as accommodating as parents could wish for, offering a host of fantastic family-friendly fun for all ages.
Corfu
As the greenest of the Greek islands, you’re in for a treat with over two million olive trees, rolling green hills, and pine forests that blanket the island in emerald beauty. Finding the perfect mix of history hunting, nature exploration, and relaxation is all within reach on a luxury Corfu holiday. The old towns, harbours, and traditional hostels will have you relax and enjoy the best of the Greek islands in no time.
Rovinj
For a cultural holiday filled with exquisite architecture, national parks with untouched natural wonders, and long stretches of coastline, look no further than holidays in Rovinj. Located in the north of Croatia, Rovinj offers some of the best opportunities to explore the unique and moving culture. The town is home to narrow cobbled streets overlooking the ocean, with shops, galleries, and restaurants dotted throughout, bringing you the best of Croatia.
21. What can visitors do at Kos
A. Visit art galleries. B. Admire historic architecture.
C. Walk in national parks. D. Enjoy family-friendly fun.
22. Which of the following is most suitable for parents with children
A. Kos. B. Rovinj. C. Corfu. D. Lanzarote.
23. What do the four destinations have in common
A. They all have sea view. B. They all have old castles.
C They all belong to the same country. D. They all have untouched landscape.
B
The morning commute (通勤) is never fun, but if you pass through Stevenage on your way to work, your morning might be a little brighter thanks to Nala the cat.
Dragging yourself out of bed in the morning and off to work is hard, especially on dark winter mornings You might be a little more inclined to head out of the house with a spring in your step if your commute started at Stevenage Station, where you’d be greeted by a ginger cat called Nala.
Usually found sitting on a ticket gate, four-year-old Nala lives close to the station with her owner Natasha Ambler, and often heads to station at rush hour to enjoy attention from commuters. Ambler created a social media page called The Adventures of Nala where hundreds of people have shared photos of the adventurous cat.
Recent photos include Nala waiting in line for her “cat-purr-ccino” at Costa, snoozing (打盹) on newspaper stands and posing with commuters at the station barriers.
Nala wears a GPS tracking device so that her travels can be traced, and is usually found at the railway station or the next door leisure park. As well as the usual collar with her name and owner s contact information, Nala wears a tag to let people know that she s not lost.
Ambler reported that she’s not worried about Nala in the slightest: She’s obviously well-loved and she’s very happy doing what she does—I just hope one day she doesn’t actually try to get on a train.
Nala brings a ray of joy to Stevenage commuters with her playful antics. Her presence not only brightens mornings but also fosters a sense of community, as evidenced by the shared photos and interactions on social media. Her owner’s care and Nala’s adventurous spirit ensure that she’s a beloved and safe addition to the station environment.
24. What is morning commute usually like
A. A little bit common. B. Anything but fun.
C. Kind of pleasant. D. Somewhat interesting.
25. What makes it possible for Nala to turn up regularly at Stevenage Station
A. Her owner’s love for her. B. Her desire to entertain commuters.
C. The short distance from the station. D. Her preference for the ticket gate.
26. How does Ambler keep track of Nala
A. By using a positioning device. B. By following Nala all the way.
C. By attaching a tag to Nala’s neck. D. By posting her contact information on line.
27. What is Ambler’s attitude towards Nala’s action
A. Concerned. B. Contradictory. C. Opposed. D. Relieved.
C
Great whites, the largest predatory (捕食性的) sharks in the world with the most fatal attacks on humans, are tough to imagine as newborn babies. That is partially because no one has seen one in the wild, it seems, until now.
Wildlife filmmaker Carlos Gauna and UC Riverside biology doctoral student Phiilip Sternes were scanning the waters for sharks on July 9, 2023, near Santa Barbara on California’s central coast. That day, something exciting appeared on the viewfinder of Gauna’s drone camera. It was a shark pup (幼崽) unlike any they’d ever seen.
“We enlarged the images, put them in slow motion, and realized the white layer was being shed (脱落) from the body as it was swimming,” Sternes said. “I believe it was a newborn white shark shedding its embryonic layer.”
These observations are documented in a new paper in the Environmental Biology of Fishes journal. What Gauna and Sternes observed could help solve the longstanding mystery of great white birthing habits. This may well be the first evidence we have of a pup in the wild. Great whites, referred to only as white sharks by scientists, are gray on the top and white on the bottom. But this roughly 5-foot-long shark was pure white.
Though the paper authors acknowledge it is possible that the white layer the shark shed could have been a skin condition, the two believe what they saw was in fact a newborn great white. First, great white females give birth to live pups. A second reason is the presence of large, likely pregnant great whites in this location. Finally, this location off the coast of central California has long been proposed as a birthing location for great whites. Many scholars believe great whites are born farther out at sea.
Great whites are listed as an international endangered species. “Further research is needed to confirm these waters are indeed a great white breeding ground. But if it does, we would want lawmakers to step in and protect these waters to help white sharks keep thriving,” Sternes said.
28. What do we know about what appeared on Carlos Gauna’s camera
A. It is unbelievable to scientists. B. It is tough to identify.
C. It is not open to the public. D. It is rare in the world.
29. What does the white shark pup look like
A. Pure white. B. White only on the bottom.
C. Gray on the top. D. Pure gray.
30. What is paragraph 5 mainly about
A. How great white females give birth to pups.
B. How the authors prove they saw a baby shark.
C. Why the authors believe they saw a newborn shark pup.
D. Why the authors think the white layer is a skin condition.
31. What does Sternes hope for if their assumption is confirmed
A. Helping white sharks to stop breeding.
B. Listing white sharks as endangered species.
C. Using law to protect shark pups and their habitats.
D. Further study to confirm white sharks breeding waters.
D
Compared to robots, human bodies are flexible, capable of fine movements, and can change energy efficiently into movement. Drawing inspiration from human gait (步态), researchers from Japan crafted a two-legged biohybrid robot by combining muscle tissues and artificial materials. This method allows the robot to walk and pivot (绕……旋转).
“Research on biohybrid robots, which are a mix of biology and mechanics, is recently attracting attention as a new field of robotics featuring biological function,” says corresponding author Shoji Takeuchi of the University of Tokyo, Japan. “Using muscles as actuators (致动器) allows us to build a compact robot and achieve efficient, silent movements with a soft touch.”
The research team’s two-legged robot, an innovative bipedal (二足的) design, builds on the legacy of biohybrid robots that take advantage of muscles. Muscle tissues have driven biohybrid robots to crawl and swim straight forward and make turns—but not sharp ones. Yet, being able to pivot and make sharp turns is an essential feature for robots to avoid obstacles.
To build a nimbler robot with fine and delicate movements, the researchers designed a biohybrid robot that copies human gait and operates in water. By alternating the electric stimulation between the left and right leg every 5 seconds, the biohybrid robot successfully “walked” at the speed of 5.4 mm/min (0.002 mph). To turn, researchers repeatedly zapped the right leg every 5 seconds while the left leg served as an anchor.
The robot made a 90-degree left turn in 62 seconds. The findings showed that the muscle-driven bipedal robot can walk, stop, and make fine-tuned turning motions.
“Currently, we are manually moving a pair of electrodes to apply an electric field individually to the legs, which takes time,” says Takeuchi. “In the future, by integrating the electrodes into the robot, we expect to increase the speed more efficiently.”
The team also plans to give joints and thicker muscle tissues to the bipedal robot to enable more complicated and powerful movements.
32. What is the weakness of a robot
A. Complex to operate. B. Awkward to move.
C. Tough to control. D. Easy to lose energy.
33. What does the underlined word “nimbler” in paragraph 4 mean
A. More stylish. B. More flexible.
C. More intelligent. D. More suitable.
34. What will the team do next
A. Add more power to the bipedal robot.
B. Expand the use of the bipedal robot.
C. Better the bipedal robot’s movements.
D. Apply an electric field to the bipedal robot.
35. What is a suitable title for the text
A. Biohybrid robots are a mix of biology and mechanics
B. Human bodies are flexible, capable of fine movements
C. Making sharp turns is essential for robots to avoid obstacles
D. Scientists designed a two-legged robot powered by muscle tissues
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。
Some children love reading, some dislike it, and many are in between. Most children and adults are drawn to reading materials that are engaging and understandable. 36 So building reading abilities is always a good idea. As a parent, you can help your child develop reading skills with enjoyable activities, some of which you might not have thought of as reading enrichment. Here are some easy reading strategies for parents to use at home.
37 When your child creates a story out loud or in written form, you can prompt more specific vocabulary and encourage your child to dive into descriptive details. This activity provides practice for thinking through logical sequences (顺序) and may motivate curiosity as a child looks for books in similar settings.
Compare books to films. 38 Talk about the similarities and differences between the two mediums. What did you each like or dislike about each form Did your child prefer the book or the movie, and why
Encourage curiosity about vocabulary. As your child reads books, suggest that you look up difficult or unfamiliar words in the dictionary together. 39 This builds the skill of inference (推理), which is thinking through the possible answers based on the context.
Strengthen spelling skills. If you are making flashcards with difficult words, have your child practice spelling the words out loud or on paper. Give your child the opportunity to double-check spelling and find mistakes independently. This is a great strategy to use throughout the year. 40
A. Create literature with your child.
B. Ask your child to make up stories.
C. Compare how they are similar and how they are different.
D. Have your child read a book and then check out the video version of the book.
E. But, your child will eventually have to read uninteresting or complicated materials.
F. It teaches your child to self-correct and also reduces their fear of dealing with difficult words.
G. Consider making flashcards of these words and guessing the meanings before finding the definition.
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
Dave Hall led Surprise Squad, an organization to bring surprise to those in need, on a mission to spread joy at a local Albertsons store. Their 41 was simple yet influential: to pay for the groceries of 42 customers. Among the customers was Stephanie, a disabled veteran (退伍军人) who relied on her wheelchair.
She 43 to Dave that she was shopping for food for herself and her dogs. She was down to her last $50, 44 of how she would manage after that. Dave, thrilled to help, paid for all her groceries, a 45 that left Stephanie extremely grateful.
Dave 46 a man standing beside Stephanie, 47 mistaken for her husband, Larry turned out to be a friend of Stephanie’s husband and a fellow veteran. Despite his own financial 48 , Larry was determined to support Stephanie.
He stood in the checkout 49 with just a bottle of dish soap and a piece of candy—all he could afford. Dave, moved by Larry’s situation, 50 buying him groceries. Larry’s eyes were filled with tears as Dave accompanied Larry back into the shelves, filling a 51 with food and toiletries (洗漱用品), far more than Larry had 52 that day. As they finished checking out, Larry 53 that he had never spent so much on groceries before. The gratitude and emotion on his face were 54 .
He thanked Dave wholeheartedly and left the store, carrying not just groceries but a moment of 55 that would never fade.
41. A. plan B. experience C. style D. movement
42. A. regular B. unique C. random D. specific
43. A. suggested B. revealed C. insisted D. referred
44. A. afraid B. confident C. uncertain D. full
45. A. schedule B. solution C. strategy D. gesture
46. A. felt B. noticed C. kept D. left
47. A. Initially B. Hurriedly C. Excitedly D. Absolutely
48. A. adventures B. investments C. hesitations D. struggles
49. A. path B. line C. point D. corner
50. A. cared for B. thought of C. insisted on D. gave up
51. A. basket B. store C. vehicle D. hand
52. A. needed B. provided C. expected D. ignored
53. A. remarked B. regretted C. judged D. required
54. A. creative B. evident C. positive D. calm
55. A. curiosity B. ambition C. generosity D. kindness
第二节（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
A pair of scissors, a piece of paper, and a pair of dexterous (灵巧的) hands. That’s 56 is needed to create delicate works of paper-cuttings.
57 (originate) in the Southern and Northern Dynasties, this ancient form of art has not only survived through generations but has also become 58 important part of Chinese culture. It is often associated with the 59 (celebrate) of the Spring Festival, where complex patterns of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals 60 (create) to bring good luck and fortune for the new year.
The art of paper-cuttings goes beyond mere craftsmanship. It is a form of expression deeply 61 (root) in Chinese history and tradition. Artists, without the need for any drawn draft, use their imagination to create 62 (variety) patterns and images with scissors and burins. Animals, flowers, mythological and historical figures are meticulously (细致地) cut and carved, each carrying its own symbolism and meanings.
Today, paper-cuttings continue to decorate Chinese homes, 63 (especial) during the Spring Festival. The windows and walls come alive with vibrant patterns and scenes of family reunions and temple fairs. It serves 64 a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that the Chinese people cherish 65 pass down from one generation to another.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
假定你是李华，你的交换生同学Alan第一次在中国过春节，他对中国戏曲文化很感兴趣。请你给他发一封电子邮件，邀请他一起参加市文化中心举办的戏剧节，内容包括：
1. 介绍戏剧节情况；
2. 发出邀请；
3. 期待回复。
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。
Dear Alan, Best regards, Li Hua
第二节（满分25分）
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。
“And that s ‘The Ray of Hope’ for you!” Asta said as she ended her book review. She took a deep bow and was given thundering applause. I, too, gave applause. I was happy for my friend. Well, I was pretending to be happy for her. Deep down inside, I was rather feeling envious of Asta. She was always the one who makes speeches, debates and tells stories to others. Me No! I had stage fright and was always the shy, quiet one who was never courageous to speak in front of others. I had never managed to do a presentation without stammering (结巴). Every time I saw someone making a speech, I would imagine myself in his or her place, receiving the applause and praise.
I was walking to the canteen with Asta. She, as usual, was looking at the script. She had been chosen to be the presenter for the National Day Celebration. I sighed to myself. Why could I not be like her, always loud and brave If only there was a way to prove myself…
Just then, I caught a glimpse of a poster on the noticeboard.
“Minute to say it ” I read the poster out loud.
It was a competition where one has to prepare a speech about a particular topic and summarize it on the stage within one minute. This could be my big chance to overcome my stage fright! And the best part was, if I won the competition, I would receive a mini-trophy (小奖杯).
Without thinking twice, I grabbed a form and filled in it. I took a seat in the canteen with Asta and told her what I had done, after which she said that she had also signed up for the competition. Suddenly, regret hit me like a 20-pound hammer. I was competing against Asta who was the best speaker in the school! I was bound to lose! Why was I so ill-fated I just wanted a chance to prove myself that I could overcome my stage fright.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
The big day finally arrived. Next, it was Asta’s turn.
高二英语考试参考答案
听力部分录音材料
听力部分。该部分分为第一、第二两节。
注意：做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
停顿00′10″
现在是听力试音时间。
M: Hello. International Friends Club. Can I help you
W: Oh, hello. I read about your club in the paper today and I thought I’d phone to find out a bit more.
M: Yes, certainly. Well, we are a sort of social club for people from different countries. It’s quite a new club—we have about 50 members at the moment, but we are growing all the time.
W: That sounds interesting. I’m British actually, and I came to Washington about three months ago. I’m looking for ways to meet people. Er, what kinds of events do you organize
M: Well, we have social get-togethers, and sports events, and we also have language evenings.
W: Could you tell me something about the language evenings
M: Yes. Every day except Thursday we have a language evening. People can come and practice their languages—you know, over a drink or something. We have different languages on different evenings, Monday—Spanish; Tuesday—Italian; Wednesday—German; and Friday—French. On Thursday we usually have a meal in a restaurant for anyone who wants to come.
W: Well, that sounds great. I really need to practice my French.
M: OK. Well, if you can just give me your name and address, I’ll send you the form and some more information. If you join now, you can have the first month free.
试音到此结束。
听力考试正式开始。
停顿00′10″
请看听力部分第一节。
第一节
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。
停顿00′02″
例如：现在你有5秒钟的时间看试卷上的例题。
停顿00′05″
你将听到以下内容：
M: Excuse me. Can you tell me how much the shirt is
W: Yes, it’s nine fifteen.
停顿00′02″
你将有5秒钟的时间将正确答案标在试卷上。
停顿00′05″
衬衫的价格为9镑15便士，所以你选择C项，并将其标在试卷上。
现在，你有5秒钟的时间阅读第1小题的有关内容。
停顿00′05″
(Text 1)
W: It’s the weekend again. Do you have any plans for tonight How about going dancing
M: Great, dancing is the best thing I want to do.
(Text 2)
M: You look great in this black dress. You really should take it.
W: Thanks, but I’d rather try on some more colours. Black isn’t my favourite colour.
(Teat 3)
M: Do you know what time it is I left my watch at home this morning.
W: Yes, it’s 2:30 p.m.
M: Oh, that means I only have fifteen minutes before my appointment. Thanks!
(Text 4)
M: Darling, I have to do some extra work today.
W: But I have an interview. Can you ask for leave and look after our baby
M: I’m afraid I can’t. We’d better ask Lucy for help.
(Text 5)
W: Have some more chicken.
M: Thanks, Mrs. Black, but I really have had enough chicken.
W: Then have some soup. It tastes good.
M: Thanks, but I’d rather have a cup of tea. I’m really full now.
第一节到此结束。
第二节
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听下面一段对话，回答第6和第7两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 6)
W: How are things at Sunbeam Travel today, Simon
M: Very boring. I had nothing to do all day. No customers. I felt really bored.
W: No customers That was surprising. You usually have lots on Saturday.
M: I know. My boss was very disappointed. He looked unhappy all day.
W: What do you plan to do tonight Go out
M: No, I think I’ll just have a relaxing evening at home.
听下面一段对话，回答第8和第9两个小题。现在，你有10秒钟的时间阅读这两个小题。
(Text 7)
M: Let’s go out for a meal one day this week.
W: Good idea! What kind of food do you like Thai food or Japanese food
M: Neither. Do you like Chinese food
W: I love it. We could try that new Chinese restaurant in James Street.
M: Fine. Are you doing anything on Wednesday evening
W: Yes, I have to work late.
M: Are you free on Thursday
W: The end of the week is probably better for me.
M: How about Friday
W: That’s fine. It’ll be busy so we’d better book right now.
M: Sure. I’ll do it now.
听下面一段对话，回答第10至第12三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 8)
M: Time for bed, Susie. Christmas break is over, and you have to be in class at 8:00 tomorrow.
W: But I’m not tired, Dad. Can’t I just watch some more TV
M: It’s already 10:30. You don’t want to be tired tomorrow.
W: I know, but I promise I won’t be tired. I’m really young, and I will work hard tomorrow in school. Please
M: Don’t you have exams soon If you’re going to stay up, shouldn’t you be studying
W: Oh, I forgot all about that.
M: You’ve been doing well in English and history, but you’ve had problems with math, haven’t you
W: Yeah. Maybe I can go to sleep now and then get up early and look at my math textbook.
M: That’s a good idea.
W: I know studying is more important than watching TV, but can I just watch for thirty more minutes It’s the last bit of my holiday!
M: No, Susie. Go to bed right now.
W: Fine.
听下面一段对话，回答第13至第16四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 9)
W: Come in, Jack. Did you have trouble getting here
M: No, I just walked here following the directions on my phone. Hey, this is a nice place.
W: Thanks. I’m enjoying it. Coffee
M: Sure, thanks. Are you OK, Sylvia You look upset.
W: Oh, I’m OK. I was up all night working on my Chinese.
M: That’s too bad. You know, I found a new way to learn Chinese, and it’s fun.
W: You did Please tell me! I’ve spent months trying to learn, but it seems I never make any progress.
M: I’m learning Chinese by singing songs
W: But how could you learn the words
M: I found a website last month that has all the words in Chinese characters and in Pinyin. That helped me a lot.
W: I guess that would be a start, but can you actually speak Chinese now
M: No, but I’m making progress.
W: So, can I join you in one of your study
M: Sure. Yesterday, I downloaded a new song to learn, and I have the words on my iPad.
听下面一段独白，回答第17至第20四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 10)
W: Hi, there, everybody, and welcome to Animal World. Before you start your visit, I’d like to tell you about a few special events happening here today.
The first event is called The World of Ants, and it’s happening this morning quite soon in the Insect House. Dr. David Crocker is giving a lecture all about ants. It’s from 11 o’clock to 12 o’clock.
At midday, that’s 12 o’clock, there’s a documentary which is just as fascinating and it’s called The Secret Life of Birds. This is all about birds and how and why birds communicate. It’s on in Theater C, which you can see here just behind me, a little farther than Theater A and Theater B. And it lasts 45 minutes.
At 2:30, there is an event called Encouraging Garden Wildlife taking place in the Exhibition Room and given by Monica Chaddha. Monica will be showing you ways of encouraging all the wildlife to visit and live in your garden. You will spend half an hour here.
第二节到此结束。
现在，你有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
听力部分到此结束。
试题答案
听力：
1—5 CACBB 6—10 ACBAC 11—15 BABCA 16—20 ACCAB
阅读：
21—23 BDA
A篇：本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个度假胜地。
21. B【解析】细节理解题。根据Kos介绍中的最后两句可知，游客在这里可以欣赏历史建筑。
22. D【解析】细节理解题。根据Lanzarote介绍中的最后一句可知，这个地方最适合家长带孩子去旅行。
23. A【解析】推理判断题。通读全文可知，这四个地方要么是岛屿，要么就在海边，所以都有海景可看。
24—27 BCAD
B篇：本文是一篇记叙文。早晨的通勤从来都不是一件有趣的事，但如果你在上班的路上经过Stevenage，你的早晨可能会因为小猫Nala而变得美好一些。
24. B【解析】细节理解题。根据第一段和第二段第一句可知，早晨的通勤不是一件有趣的事。
25. C【解析】推理判断题。根据第三段第一句可知，因为Nala和她的主人Ambler就住在车站附近，所以Nala可以经常去车站。
26. A【解析】细节理解题。根据第五段第一句可知，Ambler通过使用定位设备来追踪Nala。
27. D【解析】推理判断题。根据第六段Ambler说的话可知，她对Nala的行为很放心。
28—31 DACC
C篇：本文是一篇说明文。野生动物电影制片人Carlos Gauna和加利福尼亚大学河滨分校生物学博士生Phillip Sternes在Santa Barbara附近的水域发现了一条鲨鱼幼崽。
28. D【解析】细节理解题。根据第二段最后两句可知，那天，Gauna的无人机拍到了一些令人兴奋的东西：一条他们从未见过的鲨鱼幼崽。
29. A【解析】细节理解题。根据第四段最后两句可知，大白鲨的顶部是灰色的，底部是白色的。但这条大约5英尺（约1.52米）长的鲨鱼是纯白色的。
30. C【解析】主旨大意题。根据第五段可知，本段主要解释了为什么Gauna和Sternes认为他们所看到的是鲨鱼幼崽。
31. C【解析】推理判断题。根据最后一段最后一句可知，Sternes希望用法律保护有鲨鱼幼崽的水域。
32—35 BBCD
D篇：本文是一篇说明文。日本的研究人员从人类的步态中获得灵感，将肌肉组织和人造材料结合在一起，制作了一款双足生物混合机器人。
32. B【解析】推理判断题。根据第一段第一句可知，机器人与人类相比，动作僵硬，不灵活。
33. B【解析】词义推测题。根据该词后的“动作精细、灵活”可知，画线词在此意为“更敏捷的；更灵活的”。
34. C【解析】细节理解题。根据最后一段可知，该团队还计划为双足机器人提供关节和更厚的肌肉组织，以实现更复杂、更有力的运动，即优化双足机器人。
35. D【解析】主旨大意题。日本的研究人员从人类的步态中获得灵感，将肌肉组织和人造材料结合在一起，制作了一款双足生物混合机器人。
36—40 EBDGF
七选五：本文是一篇应用文，介绍了几种培养孩子阅读技能的策略。
36. E【解析】根据上文（大多数孩子和成人都会被那些引人入胜、易于理解的阅读材料所吸引）可知，E项（但是，你的孩子最终将不得不阅读无趣或复杂的材料）与之形成转折关系，符合语境。
37. B【解析】根据本段内容可知，本段建议让孩子编故事，故B项符合语境。
38. D【解析】根据下文（谈谈这两种媒介的异同）可知，D项（让你的孩子读一本书，然后看这本书的视频版本）符合语境。
39. G【解析】根据上文（当你的孩子读书时，建议你们一起在字典中查找难词或不熟悉的单词）可知，G项（考虑制作这些单词的抽认卡，并在找到定义之前推测其含义）符合语境。
40. F【解析】根据上文（给你的孩子反复检查拼写并独立发现错误的机会。这是一种全年都可以使用的好策略）可知，F项（它教会你的孩子自我纠正，也减少了他们对处理难词的恐惧）符合语境。
41—45 ACBCD 46—50 BADBC 51—55 ACABD
完形填空：本文是一篇记叙文。Dave Hall领导的“惊喜小队”（Surprise Squad）是一个为有需要的人带来惊喜的组织，其使命是在当地的Albertsons商店传播快乐。
41. A【解析】考查名词。他们的计划很简单却很有影响力。
42. C【解析】考查形容词。为（他们）随机挑选的顾客买单。
43. B【解析】考查动词。她向Dave透露，她正在为自己和她的狗购买食物。她只剩下最后的50美元了。
44. C【解析】考查形容词。她不知道以后该怎么办。
45. D【解析】考查名词。Dave很乐意帮忙，并帮她付了所有杂货的钱，这个举动让Stephanie非常感激。
46. B【解析】考查动词。Dave注意到一个男人站在Stephanie的身边。
47. A【解析】考查副词。起初，Larry被误认为是Stephanie的丈夫，结果发现他是Stephanie丈夫的朋友。
48. D【解析】考查名词。Larry尽管经济困难，但还是决定帮助Stephanie。
49. B【解析】考查名词。他站在收银台的队伍里，手里只有一瓶洗洁精和一块糖果——这是他能买得起的所有东西了。
50. C【解析】考查动词短语。Dave被Larry的处境感动了，坚持要给他买杂货。
51. A【解析】考查名词。Larry的眼里充满了泪水，Dave陪着他回到过道，把购物车装满了食物和洗漱用品。
52. C【解析】考查动词。这远远超出了他那天的预期。
53. A【解析】考查动词。买单结束后，Larry说他从来没有在食品杂货上花过这么多钱。
54. B【解析】考查形容词。他脸上的感激和激动是显而易见的。
55. D【解析】考查名词。他由衷地感谢Dave，然后离开了商店。他带着的不仅仅是杂货，还有那一刻永远不会消失的善意。
56. what 57. Originating 58. an 59. celebration 60. are created
61. rooted 62. various/varied 63. especially 64. as 65. and
语法填空：
56. what【解析】考查名词性从句。此处是表语从句且从句缺主语，故用what。
57. Originating【解析】考查非谓语动词。此处Originating是现在分词作状语，与逻辑主语this ancient form of art之间是主动关系。
58. an【解析】考查冠词。根据句意可知，此处表泛指且important是以元音音素开头的，故用an。
59. celebration【解析】考查词性转换。根据空前的the可知，此处应用其名词形式。
60. are created【解析】考查时态和语态。分析句子结构可知，此处缺谓语动词，且介绍的是客观事实，故用一般现在时。主语中心词patterns与谓语create之间是逻辑上的被动关系，故用are created。
61. rooted【解析】考查非谓语动词。此处rooted是过去分词作定语，与所修饰的名词之间是逻辑上的被动关系。
62. various/varied【解析】考查词性转换。此处应用形容词修饰名词。
63. especially【解析】考查词性转换。此处应用副词修饰介词短语。
64. as【解析】考查介词。serve as是固定搭配，意为“充当；担任”。
65. and【解析】考查连词。根据句意可知，此处表并列，故用and。
说明：1.有拼写或大小写错误的作答不给分。
2.除所列答案外，若试评过程中发现其他可接受答案，经评卷专家组讨论确认后也可给分。
写作：
第一节：
参考范文：
Dear Alan,
How are you doing Knowing that you are interested in Chinese drama culture, I’d like to invite you to the Drama Festival to be held at the City Cultural Center during the Spring Festival.
This festival will showcase various traditional Chinese operas and dramas, offering a great opportunity for you to enjoy yourself in the rich and vibrant Chinese drama culture. It would be wonderful if you could join me at the festival. I believe it will be an eye-opening experience for you, especially as it’s your first time experiencing the Spring Festival in China.
I really hope you can make it, and I’m looking forward to your reply.
Best regards,
Li Hua
第二节：
参考范文：
The big day finally arrived. Many students were backstage, all nervous and anxious. Time seemed to pass very quickly as the first few contestants made their way to the stage. Soon enough, it was my turn. As I walked up the stage unsteadily, my legs turned to jelly. “This… is… is… my…” I began. “No！No more stammering. I can do this!” I told myself. With forty seconds left, I went through the rest of my speech fluently. The moment the stopwatch clicked stop, I sighed a huge sigh of relief.
Next, it was Asta’s turn. Her speech was so brilliant that even I was attracted! Later, at the prize ceremony, Asta was made champion while I got second place. Although I did not win the championship, I was more than happy to come in second. At least I had something to take home to show my parents. Hmmm… Come to think of it… Maybe overcoming my fear was not so bad after all.
