山西省部分名校2023-2024学年高二下学期期中教学质量检测英语试题（含答案与听力原文 无听力音频）

高二英语试题
注意事项：
1. 答题前，考生务必将自心的姓名、考生号、考场号、座位号填写在答题卡上。
2. 可答选择题时，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. Which is the right gate for the man’s flight
A. Gate 18. B. Gate 19. C. Gate 20.
2. How docs the woman usually go to work
A. By bus. B. By taxi. C. On foot.
3. Who is the man choosing I’-shirts for
A. His friends. B. His teammates. C. The coaches.
4. How is the man probably feeling now
A. Unhappy. B. Tired. C. Worried.
5. When will the woman visit the man’s class
A. Next Monday. B. Tomorrow. C. Today.
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. Where does the man want to go
A. To the lab. B. To the library. C. To the café.
7. What is the man’s major
A. Physics. B. Chemistry. C. Biology.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8. Where is the man’s mother now
A. In the office. B. At home. C. In the hospital.
9. Why will the man ask for a week off
A. He has to see a doctor.
B. He wants to look for a cleaner.
C. He needs to look after his mother.
10. What docs the woman think of the man
A. He is considerate. B. He is helpful to her. C. He is a successful man.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11. What does the man say about the winter in New Work
A. The air is heavy. B. The wind is strong. C. It’s cold and wet.
12. What do we know about the man
A. He is leaving New York.
B. He doesn’t know New York well.
C. He likes the autumn in New York.
13. What does the man think is the most unpleasant part of the weather in New York
A. It’s hot in summer. B. It’s very changeable. C. It rains all year round.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What will Susan do to help John
A. Take over his work. B. Finish his term paper. C. Take care of his cousin.
15. What will John do on Saturday
A. Have an interview. B. Work in the library. C. Attend a music festival.
16. What is the plan based on
A. Susan’s time. B. The weather. C. John’s cousin’s idea.
17. When will the speakers contact each other again
A. On Friday night. B. On Saturday night. C. On Thursday night.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What does the speaker usually do
A. She cares for wildlife.
B. She trains animals for fun.
C. She does research on wildlife.
19. What is Buddy
A. A lion. B. A giraffe. C. An elephant.
20. What can we learn about the animals on the farm
A. They are friendly to visitors.
B. They can’t adapt to the environment.
C. None of them are open to the public.
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四个选项选出最佳选项。
A
Insider Flight Tips for Your Journey
Anyone can book a trip, but not everyone can plan an ultimate adventure that is affordable, accommodating and fun. At www.tripinsiders.org, we aim to provide you with the hest insider secrets in the travel business. And on this website, we also offer a state of the art travel comparison tool to make planning easier than ever. Here are some insider tips that we’d like to share with you about flights.
Look for Glitch (小故障) Fares
Online booking systems for airfare don’t come without a pricing mistake every once in a while. Follow deal-minded travel sites and blogs to learn about pricing mistakes that work in your favor. This is the most useful if you live near a major airport and have a flexible schedule.
Consider Alternate Airports
Some major cities have more than one airport, so make sure to check them all for the cheapest fares. For example, if you’re planning to visit the Bay Area of California, check for rates in both San Francisco International Airport and Oakland International Airport.
Cross the Border by land
Domestic flights are often cheaper than international ones, so if you live near a border and want to fly to a neighboring country, you can save by crossing the border by land and then catching a domestic flight. For example, Toronto residents may save by crossing the American border into Buffalo and then flying to another American city.
Use a Digital Luggage Scale
There’s nothing more frustrating than learning that your bag is too heavy to fly or that it’ll cost you extra when you arrive at the airport. Digital luggage scales are great for making sure that you’re not going over the baggage limit with your new souvenirs.
21. What is the main purpose of www.tripinsiders.org
A. To uncover travel business secrets. B. To recommend travel websites.
C. To advertise a travel agency. D. To fund the travel business.
22. What is advised for air travel
A. Flying the border. B. Selecting airports.
C. Carrying more baggage. D. Having a fixed schedule.
23. What do the four tips have in common
A. They cover all aspects of a trip. B. They merely apply to businessmen.
C. They are only for Toronto residents. D. They help travelers save some money.
B
Travis Gienger set a record for growing the world’s heaviest pumpkin, which weighed about 1.217 kilograms, in 2023. The middle-aged man was named the winner on Monday of the 50th Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, California. He won the same contest in 2022, whose pumpkin weighed 1.161 kilograms. The past world record for the heaviest pumpkin was set by a grower in Italy who produced a 1,226 kilogram pumpkin in 2021. “I was not expecting that.” Gienger said. He added that it felt good to win the world record.
Gienger is a teacher at Anoka Technical College in Anoka, Minnesota. He teaches agriculture and growing methods. And he has been producing pumpkins for nearly 30 years like his elders, especially his father, who used to raise pumpkins in the home property, which got him interested in planting. Gienger later devoted himself to working the land to plant.
Gienger first competed in Half Moon Bay’s yearly contest in 2020. He won three of the city’s last four pumpkin contests. “I put in the work so that I can put a smile on people’s faces, and it’s just so nice coming out here to see everyone in this town.” Gienger said.
Gienger, who grew the pumpkins on the farm, had given his plants more care. This included watering them up to 12 times a day and feeding or fertilizing them. a little more than usual. Those contributed to his greater success in 2023.
The pumpkin champion won a $30,000 prize for growing the biggest pumpkin and setting a world record. Gienger’s pumpkin would be shown along with the second place winners at the city’s upcoming Pumpkin Festival. At the event, visitors would be able to look at the pumpkin prize and take pictures with the growers.
In the United States, pumpkins are popular throughout the autumn. During the CS holiday Halloween, on October 31, many people turn them into “jack-o’-lanterns”. A jack-o’-lantern is a pumpkin that has been carved, usually to show a frightening or funny face.
24. How did Gienger feel about his winning the world record
A. Embarrassed. B. Expected. C. Suspicious. D. Surprised.
25. What affected Gienger’s career choice
A. His promise to his father. B. His love for his farm.
C. His family tradition. D. His desire for winning a prize.
26. What does the author want to explain in paragraph 4
A. How many awards Gienger got in 2023.
B. How long Gienger worked a day in 2023.
C. Why Gienger grew pumpkins on the farm.
D. Why Gienger’s pumpkin was heavier than before.
27. What do we know about the award-winning pumpkin in 2023
A. It would be given to a visitor. B. It would be made into a lantern.
C. It would be on show at a festival. D. It would be used to decorate pictures.
C
For almost a century, Ecuador’s giant tortoises (陆龟) have been protected. These species are one of the largest living reptiles (爬行动物) on the planet. They live a very long life the oldest tortoise on record was 175 years old. And, they all live on the Galápagos Islands.
Hunting the tortoises is illegal under Ecuador’s laws, but now the Attorney General’s office has opened an investigation into the remains of four tortoises that were found in the park. Tortoise meat is considered delicious, meaning there can be large financial gains made by wildlife hunters. “This is not an isolated incident,” said the Galápagos Conservancy, a US based conservation organization in a statement. “In September 2021, the remains of 15 critically endangered giant tortoises from the subspecies Chelonoidis guntheri were found on Isabela. Evidence from the investigation showed that the reptiles had likely been hunted for consumption.”
The islands are considered one of the world’s best places to see wildlife, and they’re home to animal and plant species that are found nowhere else in the world. The famously fearless wildlife is believed to have been a source of inspiration for Darwin’s theory of evolution, following his visit to the islands in 1835. The islands were actually discovered by accident in 1533, when a Spanish ship was blown off course while sailing from Panama to Peru. Ridiculously enough, the ship’s captain was unimpressed by the islands, writing to the king that they were “worthless”.
In late August, a special unit for environmental crime traveled to the Galápagos Islands to investigate and interview park keepers about the incident. And when the keepers discovered four animal bodies on Isabela Island, just a few months after the discovery of 15 dead tortoises, environmentalists were shocked. There were once at least 250,000 tortoises on the islands. But now there are only fewer than 15,000 in the wild today, and two subspecies are already extinct. “Evidence from the 2021 investigation showed that the reptiles had likely been hunted for consumption.” Galápagos Conservancy continued. “Therefore, it comes as no surprise that many are worried that their population will continue to decrease if serious action isn’t taken soon.”
28. What does the underlined word “This” in paragraph 2 refer to
A. The long life of the giant tortoises.
B. The food consumption of the tortoises.
C. The hunting of the tortoises in the park.
D. The investigation into the remains of the tortoises.
29. Why is Darwin’s theory of evolution mentioned in paragraph 3
A. To stress the captain’s ignorance.
B. To present the value of the islands.
C. To show Darwin’s great achievements.
D. To raise people’s awareness of protecting the islands.
30. What does the author say about the tortoises in the last paragraph
A. The population of them is on the sharp decline.
B. It is not very surprising that they are dying out.
C. Strict measures have been taken to protect them.
D. They have been so popular because of their meat.
31. Which of the following is the best title for the text
A. Reptiles Face Extinction in a Park of Ecuador.
B. How Are Galápagos Giant Tortoises Well Protected
C. Hunting Threatens Galápagos Giant Tortoises’ Survival
D. Why Are Galápagos Giant Tortoises Called Fearless Reptiles
D
Scientists have long believed that Mars was wet around three billion years ago and then lost much of its water. But a new study presents evidence of water activity from about 700 million years ago, posing a new puzzle about Mars and its history for scientists to crack in their future studies.
The new study is based on data from China’s Zhurong rover (“祝融号”火星车), part of the Tianwen-1 mission that touched down on the surface of Mars in May 2021. In particular, the scientists used data the rover gathered during its first 92 Martian days, at its landing site in Utopia Planitia. Yang Liu, a researcher from the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), and his colleagues analyzed data from three different instruments on Zhurong. Those instruments studied minerals that suggest the presence of a large quantity of liquid water at the site about 700 million years ago, which scientists previously thought was dry.
“This is a very interesting result. We have very little recorded evidence of young liquid water systems on Mars. And for the ones we have, they were usually in the form of salt minerals,” says Dr. Scheller, a scientist at the California Institute of Technology. He explained Zhurong’s instruments spotted water molecules locked away in the rock, which was different from other young liquid water environments that have been observed.
“One of the major things we’ll have to find out and that I look forward to seeing from the Zhurong rover is how extensive these ‘young’ water-bearing minerals are.” Dr. Scheller said. “Are they common or uncommon in these ‘young’ rocks ” Zhurong has now covered about two kilometers during its more than 350 Martian days and has analyzed a range of features on its travels, meaning more new Martian insights are likely still to come from the rover.
NASA has so far sent its Mars rovers to ancient landing sites, dating back to more than 3.7 billion years ago. Zhurong is not just an extra set of wheels on Mars, but a powerful suite of instruments exploring a new, geologically young site to open new windows of opportunity for research on Mars.
32. What does the underlined word “crack” in paragraph 1 mean
A. Solve. B. Doubt. C. Keep. D. Create.
33. What does the new study show according to paragraph 2
A. The inaccuracy of data gathered on Mars.
B. Functional limitations of instruments on Mars.
C. Main reasons for the failure of the Tianwen-1 mission.
D. The misconception of past thinking about Martian water.
34. Which of the following does Dr. Scheller convey
A. The result has been recorded by many scientists.
B. Zhurong’s wide analyses will bring more surprises.
C. Salt minerals are younger than water-bearing minerals.
D. Young water bearing minerals are common in young rocks.
35. Which word can best describe Zhurong
A. Promising. B. Common. C. Alarming. D. Ancient.
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。
Steps Towards Unlocking Your Inner Wisdom
At the core of your life lies sense, a powerful force that exists within. Knowing how to follow your sense can help you guide your life. 36
●Seek loneliness and stillness. In a world filled with noises, finding inner peace requires silencing the noise around you. 37 Try taking a relaxing walk, dipping yourself in nature, deep thinking, or simply enjoying a quiet coffee while observing the world. Engage in activities that calm your soul to achieve a state where your sense flourishes in its full glory.
●Develop self-awareness. 38 Strong intuitive people often spend time on self examination and spare time for self-awareness training. Instead of running from their emotions, they hug them with openness and acceptance. To follow your inner voice, consider all that lies within. Ask yourself, “What am I feeling right now ” Explore desires, fears or goals that come to light. Take time to sit with your body and run through a full body scan.
● 39 Life is not foretold. Many people struggle to maintain aspects of their lives. Despite inner fear of uncertainty, following your sense may lead you down unfamiliar paths. Welcome this uncertainty with an open heart and an eager spirit. By trusting in its guidance, sense provides priceless help through each stage of life.
●Take action with intention. Once your sense gives guidance, trust yourself enough to act on it on purpose. 40 The idea of gradually progressing to more important, high-pressure decisions increases your ability to deal with discomfort more effectively.
A. Explore the unknown.
B. Stay away from unfamiliar paths.
C. You need to find a place free from any interruption.
D. It is better to think about high-pressure decisions first.
E. Learn how to believe in your sense by making small choices.
F. Raising your sense requires a deep understanding of yourself.
G. And insights gained from your sense can affect everything you do in life.
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。
As my husband and I saw someone publicizing the benefits of spending time outdoors, we were lost in thought. Noticing my daughter had 41 a little homebody, we knew we had to 42 sport into our routine. We were determined to make skiing a family activity. But we needed our daughter’s 43 .
When we persuaded my daughter to join us, we 44 two days at an all-inclusive family ski resort aiming to minimize the 45 of skiing with kids and maximize the fun that came on the slopes.
“Well done! You’ve arrived as scheduled.” said our ski instructor as we reached the resort. It was 46 nine degrees. It was freezing, but we got ready soon. I could 47 recognize my daughter because her face was wrapped in thick clothes like the others.
The resort took account of almost all the trouble we might have in skiing. Of the fifty three runs, eight were greens labeled with 48 reading “Route For Beginners”. However, when our instructor 49 us to ski, our hopes of being a 50 skiing family were dashed (使破灭). “Ahh!” escaped our lips. She was 51 and said, “Sorry, I thought you were ready.” Then she went on to lead us down a gentler way. We still 52 many times. Everyone slid down the slope, but not without falls.
While the experience frightened us, it also 53 our dinnertime conversation. My daughter told us, “Although I had a hard time skiing, there is no 54 of happiness.” I responded. “Your father and I enjoyed ourselves, too.” The next day, we 55 there as beginner skiers, but we believed we would be certainly expert skiers.
41. A. become B. met C. criticized D. dominated
42. A. persuade B. introduce C. divide D. trick
43. A. reward B. examination C. involvement D. comment
44. A. counted B. witnessed C. offered D. booked
45. A. bother B. moment C. fine D. profit
46. A. above B. high C. negative D. varying
47. A. apparently B. barely C. instantly D. straightly
48. A. signs B. trees C. materials D. walls
49. A. convinced B. warned C. advised D. guided
50. A. permanent B. legal C. cool D. polite
51. A. apologetic B. humble C. motivated D. pleased
52. A. woke B. fell C. asked D. admitted
53. A. delayed B. discouraged C. inspired D. intervened
54. A. kind B. answer C. guarantee D. shortage
55. A. spoke up B. went back C. broke down D. set off
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。
On March 21, an artist released a video 56 (title) “The Current Status of AI Utilization in Game Companies”, demonstrating the process of using AI in art. She said that her videos 57 (gain) only a few thousand views before. But this one swiftly got hundreds of thousands of views, 58 (cause) heated debate about the influence of AI on society.
AI painting, 59 involves coping human painting techniques, styles and thought processes via algorithms (算法) and models, enabling computers 60 (generate) artistic images, is a form of generative Al. The AI drawing software has achieved great popularity among users for its text-to-image method, which has 61 (dramatic) lowered the threshold (门槛) of artistic creation.
Despite the increased efficiency, people are becoming concerned about the possibility of losing their jobs. Not that long ago, painters 62 (think) to be immune to being replaced by AI. But now it appears 63 they arc among the first professionals who might be out 64 a job because of the technology. For the time being, artists do not need to overly worry about being replaced by AI. 65 takes them years to perfect their ability to express their emotions, values and life experiences in unique ways, which is not attainable for AI-generated art at present.
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，你参加了学校举办的主题为“走进自然”的公园郊游活动。请你为校英文报写一篇报道，内容包括：
1. 活动目的；
2. 活动过程；
3. 活动反响。
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。
A Journey into Nature
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。
I was not sure why my dad and my uncle always disagreed with each other in the beginning. They spent many Sundays sitting at opposite ends of the table, arguing about everything. I didn’t think they got along well.
When I was eighteen, I got a call in my college dorm that my dad was having a health problem. My mom picked me up at midnight, so I could be there the next day when my dad was scheduled to transfer (转移) to a better hospital. I didn’t sleep that night, not a while. I was nervous and almost crazy when we arrived at the hospital early the next morning before the transfer.
That morning, as my mom and I walked down the hallway of the hospital, we could see straight into my dad’s room. A tall man wearing a stylish suit stood beside my father’s bed with his back to us. In surprise, my mom said to me, “How nice it is for a doctor to come by to see your dad so early in the morning.” The man was quiet and still, looking down, but he was holding both of my dad’s hands in his own. It seemed not to be a typical doctor’s behavior.
“It’s not a doctor,” I whispered softly to my mom. When the man turned around, we found that it was my uncle. However, little did I know I would continue to reflect on that quiet moment for decades. And it would be the beginning of something truly wonderful.
The hours that followed were some of the most hardest time of my youth. My dad had a serious stomach problem and had to be in hospital for quite a long time. My uncle stayed with us the entire time. For one thing, my uncle tried every way to get my dad to eat something. For another thing, he brought me healthy snacks and made sure I actually ate them even though I had no appetite. When my mother and I were scared that my dad’s illness would get worse, my uncle was always by our side.
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。
Throughout those difficult days in the hospital, I watched my uncle in a new light.From then on, the relationship between my dad and my uncle became closer.
高二英语试题参考答案
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)
M: Excuse me. I just want to check the boarding gate for Washington to London. Is it 19
W: Oh, it is just changed. It’ll be 18, down that way on the right.
(Text 2)
M: Do you go to work by taxi every day
W: Well, the company is so close to my home that I often go there on foot, except when I am in a hurry.
(Text 3)
M: How do you like this for our team
W: My friend John has a T-shirt like this and it looks nice on him. But don’t forget to ask the coach for his advice.
M: I won’t.
(Text 4)
W: Wow, finally all is done after two weeks’ hard work. Why not go to karaoke
M: Karaoke Sorry, you know I am tone-deaf. I just want to go back home to have a rest.
W: Oh, come on!
(Text 5)
W: Would you mind if I visit your class today. Mr. Johnson
M: Of course not. But the students will take examinations today. Can you come tomorrow
W: I’m afraid I’m not free tomorrow. How about next Monday
M: No problem.
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)
M: Can you give me a ride to the library
W: Studying at the library again I take just as many classes as you do, but I only have about an hour to study every day. And I can get all my work done either at home or at the café down the road.
M: Well. I’m majoring in physics. I have several projects to finish each month, and I spend about ten to fifteen hours a week in the lab. You’re a biology major. You have one midterm and one final exam for each class, right
W: Yeah…
M: You’ve got it so easy!
听下而一段对话，回答第8至第10三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 7)
W: How is your mother feeling these days
M: Much better, thanks. She is recovering and will be back home in a few days.
W: That’s wonderful. When will you be back at your job
M: I think I’ll need a week to take care of her and do some cleaning.
W: Why don’t you hire someone to do it You’ll be able to work and also have more free time.
M: I’d prefer to do it myself.
W: You’re a kind and thoughtful man. I admire you very much.
M: I’m just a regular son.
听下面而一段对话，回答第11至第13三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 8)
W: Tell us something. Mr. Smith, about New York City.
M: It is a wonderful city, maybe the most interesting city in the world today, but I’m afraid the weather is not very good.
W: Is it very cold in New York, Mr. Smith
M: Sometimes it’s very cold, and sometimes it’s very hot. On some days in winter it seems that there is no colder place in the world because the air, while cold, is also wet. And in summer it’s very hot. There is little wind. The air is often damp and heavy.
W: Is the weather always unpleasant
M: Oh. no. There are many beautiful days in New York, especially in spring and in autumn. The really unpleasant part is that the weather in New York changes often and so suddenly.
听下而一段对话，回答第14至第17四个小题。现在，你有20秒钟的时间阅读这四个小题。
(Text 9)
M: Susan. I could really need your help this weekend.
W: What is it, John Another term paper
M: No. no. This is easy compared to that. My cousin is coming on Thursday. She has an interview at the college and I promised my aunt I’d look after her. We are going to the supermarket, but on Saturday I’m on duty at the library all day and can’t get out of it. Uh, I was wondering if you could show her around during the day and maybe we can all meet for dinner later.
W: Sure. I don’t have any plans. What kind of things does she like to do
M: Actually I haven’t seen her for three years. She lives so far away. But this will be her first time on a college campus: she is still in high school. So she probably enjoys anything on campus.
W: Well, there is a music festival in the hall. That’s a possibility. I hope it doesn’t snow. They are predicting 68 inches for the weekend. Everything will be closed down then.
M: Well, how about, for the time being, planning on dropping her off at your place on my way to work But if there is a snowstorm. I’ll give you a call and see if we can figure something else out.
W: Sounds good. We can touch again on Friday night when we have a better idea of the forecast.
M: I hope this works out.
听下面一段独白，回答第18至第20三个小题。现在，你有15秒钟的时间阅读这三个小题。
(Text 10)
W: Imagine a world with no more wild animals—no elephants, no giraffes or lions. To me, it is such a terrible thought for the world. Being surrounded by wild animals, feeding them and caring for them, is all that I’ve wanted to do with my life. And that is exactly what I am doing now. I care for 500 animals that live on my family’s wildlife farm in San Antonio. Texas. I wear many hats for doing many different jobs there every day. I care for creatures from around the world. I love them all. However, the giraffes occupy a special place in my heart. The population in the last 15 years has declined by 80 percent. Buddy and Wasswa are one of just nine sets of twin giraffes born at zoos around the world. After getting some media attention, I launched the Giraffe Conservation Foundation to help protect giraffes living in the wild. I’m so glad to get help from five wildlife researchers that took giraffes’ protection up to a higher level. Our farm is open to the public. Visitors can not only learn about the animals, but also get close to them. And the animals are not against that. For them, people are part of their natural environment.
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
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21—23 ABD 24—27 DCDC 28—31 CBAC 32—35 ADBA 36—40 GCFAE
41—45 ABCDA 46—50 CBADC 51—55 ABCDB
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61. dramatically 62. were thought 63. that 64. of 65. It
写作
第一节
参考范文：
A Journey into Nature
Last Saturday, our school organized a park outing titled “Walking into Nature”, which was aimed at encouraging us students to appreciate and protect the environment.
All of us gathered at the school gate in the morning and reached the nearest park punctually. We couldn’t wait to visit the park and soon immersed ourselves in the beauty of nature. We explored the trails, observed wild plants and participated in eco-friendly activities as well, including planting trees and collecting litter. It was not until 4:00 pm that we reluctantly set foot on our way back.
The activity was met with an overwhelmingly positive response. It not only strengthened bonds among us. but also fostered a greater sense of responsibility for safeguarding our natural surroundings.
第二节
参考范文：
Throughout those difficult days in the hospital, I watched my uncle in a new light. He wasn’t the argumentative figure I had always seen at family gatherings. Instead, he was a pillar of strength and support for our family. His dedication to my dad’s well-being, his comforting presence and his unwavering optimism became a source of inspiration for me during those difficult days. As my dad gradually recovered, I began to understand the deep bond between my dad and his brother, which was deepened in spite of their disagreements.
From then on, the relationship between my dad and my uncle became closer. They no longer argued at every turn. Occasional arguments were merely a reflection of their passionate personalities. They got along in a harmonious way. It was unbelievable to watch them get to know each other again and become the best friends. The virtue of solidarity and friendship was manifested in them. Witnessing my uncle’s devotion during my dad’s illness left an indelible mark on my heart, teaching me the true meaning of family and the power of love in adversity.