莆田锦江中学2023-2024学年下期中试卷高二英语答案
第一部分 听力
1—5 CAACB 6—10 CACBB 11—15 ACCBB 16—20 ACBAB
第二部分 阅读
A篇
本文是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了去太浩湖旅游的四个度假套餐。
21. B 细节理解题。对比四个度假套餐中的时间“for three nights”“offer you four full nights at the hotel”“a two-night stay”和“a two-night stay”可知，第2个套餐Lake Tahoe Family Vacation Package提供的游览时间最长。故选B。
22. A 细节理解题。根据Package 3. Lake Tahoe Romantic Getaway Package中的“the Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Sunset Boat Tour on the Bleu Wave”和Package 4. Lake Tahoe Weekend Getaway Package中的“It also includes a trip which takes place on the Bleu Wave by boat.”可知，最后两个套餐都包含在Bleu Wave的乘船旅行。故选A。
23. D 推理判断题。根据第一段中的“Complete vacation packages of the area are now offered online.”和四个套餐结尾的“Click here to book”可知，该篇文章应该出自网站上。故选D。
B篇
24．D 25．C 26．B 27．B
这是一篇说明文。文章介绍了一种新开发的纸电池。
24．细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Another standout feature of this paper battery is its flexibility in terms of shape and size.(这种纸电池的另一个突出特点是它在形状和尺寸方面的灵活性。)”可知，这种纸电池的一种特征是它可以制作成各种形状。故选D。
25．细节理解题。根据文章第四段“The battery starts producing power around 20 seconds after water is added, according to the experiments carried out by the team.(根据该团队进行的实验，在加水后大约20秒，电池就开始发电了。)”可知，这种纸电池的电力可以通过加水来补充。故选C。
26．主旨大意题。根据文章第四段“The battery is based on a metal-air electrochemical cell. Made from sodium chloride salt-diffused paper, it can measure as little as one square centimeter, and is based on printed inks. All that’s needed, then, is a small amount of water, as little as two drops. This dissolves the salts within the paper, and then activates the battery as they travel. (这种电池是基于金属-空气电化学电池。它由氯化钠盐扩散纸制成，尺寸小至1平方厘米，以印刷油墨为基础。那么，所需要的只是少量的水，只有两滴。这将溶解纸中的盐，然后在它们移动时激活电池。)”可知，第四段主要讲述了纸电池是如何工作的。故选B。
27．推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The researchers say they want to improve the efficiency of the battery in the future, and get it working for longer.(研究人员表示，他们希望在未来提高电池的效率，并使其工作更长时间。)”可推知，研究人员表示，如何提高纸电池的效率最有可能是未来研究的重点。故选B。
C篇
28．B 29．D 30．A 31．C
【分析】这是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了人们所吃的食物会影响心理健康，控制饮食方式可能有益于人们的心理健康。
28．细节理解题。根据第二段“Historically, nutrition research has focused largely on how the foods we eat affect our physical health, rather than our mental health, though. (然而，从历史上看，营养研究主要关注我们所吃的食物如何影响我们的身体健康，而不是我们的心理健康)”可知，以前的营养研究主要关注我们的饮食如何影响我们的身体健康。故选B项。
29．推理判断题。根据第二段“Over the years, large population studies have found that people assigned to follow a Mediterranean diet for three months had greater reductions in symptoms of depression after three months compared to a control group. (多年来，大量的人口研究发现，与对照组相比，被指定遵循地中海饮食法三个月的人在三个月后抑郁症状的减轻程度更大)”可知，大量人口研究结果显示，遵循地中海饮食法的人会减轻病症，所以个别临床医生要求将营养纳入他们对患者的工作是因为他们接受了大量人口研究的结果。故选D项。
30．推理判断题。根据最后一段“But we can control how we eat, and that gives people actionable things that they can do to take care of their brain health on a daily basis. (但我们可以控制我们的饮食方式，这让人们可以采取行动，每天都可以照顾自己的大脑健康)”可知，拉姆齐博士认为控制饮食方式可以让人们采取行动照顾自己的大脑健康，所以他同意饮食和心理健康之间存在某种联系。故选A项。
31．主旨大意题。根据第一段“But studies in recent years suggest that the high-sugar and high-fat foods when we are stressed or depressed, as comforting as they may seem, are the least likely to benefit our mental health. (但是最近几年的研究表明，当我们感到压力或抑郁时，高糖和高脂肪的食物虽然看起来很舒服，但对我们的心理健康最不可能有好处)”以及最后一段“But we can control how we eat, and that gives people actionable things that they can do to take care of their brain health on a daily basis. (但我们可以控制我们的饮食方式，这让人们可以采取行动，每天都可以照顾自己的大脑健康)”可知，文章主要介绍了人们所吃的食物会影响心理健康，控制饮食方式可能有益于人们的心理健康。故选C项。
D篇
本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了一项研究发现，婴儿观看现场表演时的专注力更强。
32. D 细节理解题。根据第一段中的“They carefully set the recording so the performers were at the same size, distance and volume as the live form.”可知，研究人员非常仔细地把录像的画面大小、屏幕和观众之间的距离以及声音大小调整得和现场表演一致。故选D。
33. A 推理判断题。根据第二段中的“The live performance kept their attention for 72% of the 12-minute show ... longer periods of time.”和“In comparison, the recording held the babies’ attention for just half of the 12-minute show.”可知，观看现场表演的婴儿比观看录像的婴儿更专注。故选A。
34. C 观点态度题。根据第二段的实验结果（观看现场表演的婴儿比观看录像的婴儿更专注）、第三段中Cirelli的话（我们在共同参与一件事情的时候，彼此间也在建立联系，也就是有共同的经历。这种社会化在儿童的早期发展中至关重要是公认的）及文章最后两句话可知，Cirelli对孩子观看现场表演的态度是支持的。故选C。
35. C 推理判断题。最后一段中的“The study ... will also feed into some of Cirelli’s other work.”提到Cirelli的其他工作，因此我们需要重点看other work后面的内容。根据Cirelli提出的疑问“If a baby is frequently brought to these kinds of events, will that provide the foundation (基础) for their engaging in music and the community later in childhood ”可知，Cirelli接下来的研究将会关注现场表演对婴儿的其他影响。故选C。
第二节
本文是一篇说明文。文章就如何顺利开展简短而愉快的闲聊提供了一些方法和策略。
36. C 空前提到了简短而愉快的闲聊能给人们带来的好处，下文提到了开展这种闲聊的方法。因此空处应与闲聊的好处以及开展闲聊的方法相关，C项符合语境。C项中的“these benefits”与空前的“promote learning ... and contribute to a sense of belonging”相照应，“some techniques”与空后的“strategies”相照应。故选C。
37. E 空前主要提到如果你在迎婴派对上站在某人旁边，你们都在场的事实就是“免费信息”，要学会利用这种信息开展闲聊。因此空处应和利用两人的共同点开展闲聊有关。E项承接上文内容，与本段主旨相呼应。E项中的“Your shared reality”和上文中提到的“the fact that you’re both there”相呼应。后半部分中的“for deeper conversation”也与进一步开展闲聊相关。故选E。
38. F 空前提到避开有争议的话题和潜在的敏感问题，空后举例说明了进行闲聊时应该怎么询问。因此空处应与应该询问什么样的问题相关。F项提到了应该询问的问题，符合语境。故选F。
39. D 空前讲到如果有人问你过得怎么样，而你只是简单地回答“很好”，那你就是一个“懒于交谈的人”。空后指出如果对方愿意继续聊天，这就给了你们足够的聊天空间。由此可推断空处应与不要回答得太简单，要多说一些内容相关，D项符合语境。D项中的“Rather than a single-word response”与空前内容相照应，“offer a full sentence in return”与空后内容衔接。故选D。
40. A 根据下文内容可知，该段主要讲述了如何退出一场闲聊。A项“优雅地退出闲聊”与下文内容联系紧密，符合语境。且A项语言比较简练，符合段落小标题的特征。故选A。
第三部分 语言运用
第一节
本文是一篇记叙文。作者20多岁时得到进入当地一所学校任教的机会。作者认真备课，热情上课，学生回答问题正确时作者会向他们表示祝贺，回答错误时则会鼓励他们。一天放学时，一个小女孩给了作者一张便笺，称作者是她遇到的最好的老师，这让作者非常惊讶。这次经历也让作者认识到善意的话语的力量。
41. D 考查形容词辨析。根据上文的“Even though I was armed with a degree in Education”和下文的“I had to try some temporary ones.”可知，此处表示虽然作者有教育学位，但找到一个全职的教学工作依旧不容易。因此作者不得不尝试一些临时的教学工作。first-rate“第一流的，极好的”；well-paid“薪金优厚的，高薪的”；labor-saving“节省劳力的”；full-time“全职的”。故选D。
42. C 考查动词辨析。根据上文的“finding a _____ teaching job was not easy”和下文的“took things seriously”以及对作者尽心尽力地教学、认真对待学生的描述可知，此处指当一个绝佳的机会出现时，作者迫不及待地抓住这次机会。escape“逃离，逃走”；demand“坚决要求”；appear“出现”；arrange“安排，筹备”。故选C。
43. A 考查动词短语辨析。参见上题解析。jump at“迫不及待地接受，欣然接受（机会或提议）”；think about“考虑”；wait for“等待”；dream of“梦想”。故选A。
44. A 考查动词辨析。根据上文的“took things seriously”可知，此处指作者忙于课程计划。busy oneself with sth.“忙着做某事”，符合语境。amuse oneself with sth.“用……来自娱自乐”；concern oneself with sth.“担心某事”；content oneself with sth.“满足于做某事”。故选A。
45. B 考查形容词辨析。根据上文的“taught with enthusiasm”和下文作者对学生的态度可知，此处强调作者始终积极地对待学生。positive“乐观的，积极的”，符合语境。familiar“随便的，熟悉的”；strict“严厉的”；anxious“焦虑的，不安的”。故选B。
46. D 考查动词辨析。根据下文的“when they got the answer right, and encouraged them if they didn’t”并结合常识可知，学生回答问题正确时作者会向他们表示祝贺。recommend“推荐”；support“支持，鼓励”；judge“评价”；congratulate“向（某人）道贺，祝贺”。故选D。
47. B 考查动词辨析。根据下文的“before she went home”可知，此处表示一天，当学生放学时。grade“给……评分”；dismiss“让（某人）离开，把（某人）打发走，解散”；test“测验，考查”；teach“教”。故选B。
48. A 考查名词辨析。根据下文的“I took that note home”可知，一个女孩走过来给了作者一张便笺。note“便笺，便条”；parcel“包裹，小包”。故选A。
49. D 考查动词辨析。根据空前的“On it was a lovely drawing full of childlike wonder”和空后的“by the words, ‘You are the best teacher I have ever had!’”可知，便笺上是一幅可爱的画，充满了孩子般的好奇，还附有一些文字。accompany“附有，兼带”，符合语境。edit“编辑”；exchange“交换；交流”；emphasize“强调”。故选D。
50. B 考查动词辨析。根据上文的“You are the best teacher I have ever had!”可知，作者善意的话语触动了那个女孩的心。harden“使变得无情，使不被打动”；touch“感动，触动”；gladden“使高兴，使愉快”。故选B。
51.C 考查副词辨析。结合语境可知，作者把便笺带回家，放到一个文件夹里，每次心情低落都会看看它。由此可知，这里应是“小心地”放。simply“简单地，仅仅”；casually“漫不经心地”；carefully“小心地，仔细地”；eagerly“热切地”。故选C。
52. B 考查名词辨析。根据上文的“I took that note home ... a folder”和下文的“because it was very important”可知，作者很珍视这个便笺，把它视为珍宝。reminder“起提醒作用的事物”；treasure“珍宝，宝物，珍品”；proof“证据，证明”；secret“秘密”。故选B。
53. A 考查名词辨析。根据上文的“Anytime I was feeling down I would look at it”可知，每次作者感到情绪低沉时，都会看看这张便笺。由此可知，这张便笺对作者来说是一种安慰。comfort“令人感到安慰的事物或人”；fortune“巨款”；fantasy“幻想，想象”；strategy“策略”。故选A。
54. C 考查名词辨析。根据上文可知，这次经历给作者展示了善意的话语的力量。target“目标，对象”；application“运用，应用，申请”；power“力量”；style“风格”。故选C。
55. D 考查动词辨析。本句是对全文主题的升华。这次经历鼓励作者继续通过言行来传递爱和善意。prefer“更喜欢”；find“找到”；feel“感受”；spread“传播”。故选D。
第二节
本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了黄山市的位置、气候及其文化习俗。
56. which 考查定语从句。分析句子结构可知，空处引导非限制性定语从句，先行词是“a tourist city”，指物，关系词在从句中作主语，应用which引导该从句。故填which。
57. Located 考查非谓语动词。固定短语be located in意为“位于”，此处作状语，省略了be动词。故填Located。注意首字母大写。
58. clearly 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，此处应用副词作状语，修饰谓语动词“is divided”。故填clearly。
59. to travel 考查非谓语动词。分析句子结构可知，此处应用动词不定式作定语，修饰名词“opportunities”。故填to travel。
60. with 考查介词。此处表示历史悠久，应用with，意为“有”。故填with。
61. has been 考查时态和主谓一致。根据时间状语“Since using Huizhou as its former name”可知，此处应用现在完成时态；主语the city是单数形式，谓语动词应用单数。故填has been。
62. and 考查连词。分析句子结构可知，此处表示并列关系，应用and连接。故填and。
63. colorful 考查词性转换。分析句子结构可知，此处应用形容词作表语。故填colorful。
64. banks 考查名词的单复数。bank是可数名词；根据“of Xin’an River”及语境可知，此处应用其复数形式。故填banks。
65. the 考查冠词。sky表示独一无二的事物，其前无描述性修饰词时，应与定冠词连用。故填the。
第四部分 写作
第一节
参考范文：
Dear Alex,
I’m so excited to hear that you’re going to pay a visit to China for a week. I really expect that, so I’m writing to offer you some advice on your trip.
First of all, I recommend that you learn more about Chinese culture and customs, which will help you understand what you’ll see there. What’s more, you’d better search for some travel tips online in advance, which will save you time and money and have a better time. Last but not least, it’s better for you to learn more Chinese so that you can communicate well with local people.
I hope these suggestions can help you enjoy yourself during your trip in China.
Best wishes!
Yours,
Li Hua
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。假定考生是李华，你的美国朋友Alex将要来中国旅行一周，写信向你咨询来中国旅行需要提前做哪些准备，请你根据以下提示给他回信，帮助他更好地旅行。
【详解】1.词汇积累
期待：expect → look forward to
建议：advice → suggestion
此外：what’s more → besides/additionally/in addition
提前：in advance → ahead of time
2.句式拓展
并列句变复合句
原句：I really expect that, so I’m writing to offer you some advice on your tip.
拓展句：I really expect that, which is why I’m writing to offer you some advice on your tip.
【高分句型1】I’m so excited to hear that you’re going to pay a visit to China for a week.（运用了that引导宾语从句）
【高分句型2】First of all, I recommend that you learn more about Chinese culture and customs, which will help you to understand what you’ll see there.（运用了that引导宾语从句，which引导非限制性定语从句，what引导宾语从句）
第二节
参考范文：
Paragraph 1:
Sarah decided to help Mrs. Wilson out. Every Saturday, as Sarah saw Mrs. Wilson, she would treat Mrs. Wilson to her desserts generously and chat with Mrs. Wilson in order to comfort the elderly woman and make Mrs. Wilson feel she was cared about. Influenced by Sarah’s kindness, Mrs. Wilson gradually worked through her sorrow. While enjoying Sarah’s desserts, Mrs. Wilson shared her baking stories and valuable baking experience without reservation with Sarah and offered her tips on opening a bakery after knowing Sarah’s dream.
Paragraph 2:
Over time, their unlikely friendship became noticed in the park. Sarah’s small table was not merely a place to desserts; it turned into a symbol of caring for the elderly. Mrs. Wilson, once a lonely woman, found herself being surrounded by a group of new friends, whose company helped her get out of loneliness. Assisted by Mrs. Wilson, the small table has grown into a shop. Sarah’s bakery has been on the up and up with a constant stream of visitors, who are attracted by both the lovely smell and the moving story.
录音原文：
重难点词汇：
suspicious adj. 可疑的 sparrow n. 麻雀 squirrel n. 松鼠
a flock of 一群 escapism n. 逃避主义 heroism n. 英雄主义
individualism n. 个人主义 ethnic adj. 民族的 cheerleader n. 拉拉队队员
Text 1 周末计划
M: Julia, why did you turn down Galen’s invitation to the zoo
W: I’ve already had a plan for this Saturday.
M: What is it
W: My sister will fly back to London. I need to drive her to the airport.
Text 2 帮忙洗衣服
W: Jim, you know how to use this machine, right I taught you yesterday.
M: Yes. Leave these dirty clothes to me.
W: You are always so helpful. I’ll prepare dinner right now.
Text 3 问路
M: Excuse me, could you please tell me how to reach the gym
W: Well, go out of the canteen and turn right. You will see a library. The gym is just behind the library.
M: Thanks a lot.
Text 4 谈论老师
W: Mrs. Miles always knows how to lift my spirits whenever I feel discouraged.
M: She truly cares about her students. Whenever I get stuck in writing, she patiently guides me.
W: And I never feel embarrassed to ask her questions.
Text 5 再次食言
M: You had promised to go out for a picnic with me, but you broke your word again!
W: Sorry, I need to work overtime. We can have a picnic next weekend.
M: There’s no need. I won’t trust you anymore!
Text 6 点餐
W: Trevor, what do you want to eat How about a hamburger
M: No. I’d like some chicken and spaghetti. Look at the menu. ⑥Here’s a new dish. Why not have a try
W: ⑥What’s that
M: ⑥A beef sandwich. It looks more delicious than an egg sandwich.
W: But my doctor advised me not to eat beef these days. I’d better eat something light.
M: All right. ⑦Have you made your decision
W: ⑦Yes. Where’s the waiter
Text 7 网络安全
M: Do you take any measures to protect your network security
W: Yes, I always use strong and unique passwords for each of my accounts.
M: That’s a good practice. Have you ever encountered any cyber frauds
W: Yes, ⑧I once received a suspicious email. It informed me that my bank account had been frozen and I should transfer my money to an account provided in it. But I called the bank to check my account. There was no such thing. ⑧So I ignored the email.
M: Great job! It’s important to be cautious. Do you use public Wi-Fi
W: Yeah, sometimes.
M: Well, I suggest you avoid it, for many public Wi-Fi networks are insecure.
W: I see. I’ll keep it in mind.
M: ⑨And don’t forget to keep your applications updated. The latest versions are often safer.
W: It makes sense.
Text 8 采访一位摄影师
M: ⑩Our special guest tonight is Uldus Bakhtiozina. Uldus studied at the North-West Academy of Public Administration in Saint-Petersburg. ⑩And at Central Saint Martins, she took a course in street fashion photography, which introduced her to the world of photography. Uldus, welcome to the show.
W: Thank you. It’s a pleasure to be here.
M: Uldus, you describe yourself as a documentary photographer.
W: Yeah, I document dreams. My photography is widely exposing the theme of escapism.
M: That’s fascinating. Can you tell us something about the people you choose to work with in your projects
W: I choose to work with people who are survivors, who are fighting everyday routines that are not always full of color.
M: And how do you see the future of this art form
W: I believe that the future of photography will continue to be dominated by digital technology, around 95 percent, and that’s perfectly fine. I accept that, as it makes my work distinct and special.
M: Thank you, Uldus. Let’s take a fifteen-minute break.
Text 9 登山途中
W: Look, a flock of sparrows are flying over our heads.
M: Yeah, how free they are! There are some little creatures on this mountain.
W: Yeah, perhaps we can see some other animals along the way, such as squirrels and rabbits. Well, how much farther do we have to walk I remember the mountain path is 1,300 meters long in total. I’m out of energy now.
M: It’s about 600 meters to the top.
W: We’d better have a break on that rock.
M: Okay. I’m already out of breath, too. I wish I hadn’t brought so many things with me.
W: I see eye to eye with you. They affect your speed. It’s better to pack light when you climb a mountain. Let’s have some food and water to lighten your load.
M: Here’s your water bottle. And eat some chocolates.
W: Thank you. Please give me a garbage bag.
M: You can leave the wrappers to me.
Text 10 贵州村超足球赛
W: If you like watching soccer games, I suggest you go to Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province. The Village Super League (VSL), known as Cun Chao in Chinese, is held there. The players in it come from a wide range of professions, including shop owners, drivers, construction workers, etc. The players might be salespeople during the day, but at night, they become shining stars. They also come from many ethnic groups including Miao, Dong, Shui, Han and Yao. Thanks to its festive atmosphere and players’ outstanding goal-scoring performances, the VSL has captured the attention of the media. The fun of the VSL doesn’t lie only in the sport itself but also in the display of local culture during the matches. Before a game begins, cheerleaders, dressed in traditional ethnic costumes, carry local specialty foods including fruits and snacks on their shoulders, and play musical instruments as they enter the stadium alongside soccer players. The audience can also enjoy folk songs and dance performances during the halftime break. If you can’t wait to see the matches in person, please contact me via email. I’ll be pleased to show you the best place to watch the games when you come to Guizhou.
熟词新义
原文 常用语义 语篇新义
Mrs. Miles always knows how to lift my spirits whenever I feel discouraged. (Text 4) v. （被）提起，举起，抬高 v. 高兴起来，使更愉快
I’d better eat something light. (Text 6) n. 光线，电灯 adj. 清淡的
Yeah, I document dreams. (Text 8) n. 文件，文档 v. 记录
The fun of the VSL doesn’t lie only in the sport itself but also in the display of local culture during the matches. (Text 10) n. 谎言，谎话 v. 在于
地道英文表达
原文 译文
You had promised to go out for a picnic with me, but you broke your word again! (Text 5) 你答应和我一起去野餐，但你又食言了!
I see eye to eye with you. (Text 9) 我和你意见一致。莆田锦江中学2023-2024学年下学期期中考试卷
高二英语试题
出卷人：黄秀燕 审题人：黄瑞玉
（全卷满分150，考试用时120分钟）
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
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。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 will the woman do this Saturday
A. Go to the zoo. B. Fly to London. C. See her sister off.
2. What does the woman want Jim to do
A. Do the laundry. B. Prepare dinner. C. Repair a machine.
3. Where are the speakers
A. In the dining hall. B. In the library. C. In the gym.
4. What is the conversation mainly about
A. A difficult question. B. A piece of writing. C. A person.
5. How does the man sound
A. Sorry. B. Disappointed. C. Understanding.
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。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What does the man suggest the woman eat
A. Some spaghetti. B. Some chicken. C. A beef sandwich.
7. What is the woman going to do next
A. Order dishes. B. Call her doctor. C. Eat an egg.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. How did the woman finally deal with the email
A. She replied to it. B. She showed it to the police. C. She took no notice of it.
9. What does the man remind the woman to do at last
A. Avoid using public Wi-Fi. B. Update applications in time. C. Use special passwords.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. Which school opened the door for Uldus to study photography
A. The North-West Academy of Public Administration.
B. Central Saint Martins.
C. London College of Fashion.
11. What is the subject of most of Uldus’ photographs
A. Escapism. B. Heroism. C. Individualism.
12. What kind of people does Uldus enjoy working with
A. Those who live a colorful life.
B. Those who are very creative.
C. Those who lead a tough life.
13. What is Uldus’ attitude towards digital technology
A. Ambiguous. B. Disapproval. C. Supportive.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What animals are the speakers looking at in the beginning
A. Some rabbits. B. Some sparrows. C. Some squirrels.
15. How far have the speakers walked
A. Around 1,000 meters. B. Around 700 meters. C. Around 600 meters.
16. What does the man regret doing
A. Carrying lots of things. B. Climbing the mountain. C. Eating too much.
17. What does the woman ask the man to give her
A. Some chocolates. B. A water bottle. C. A rubbish bag.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. What do we know about the players in the Village Super League
A. They all come from the same ethnic group.
B. They play soccer in the evening.
C. They are professional.
19. What do the cheerleaders do before a match starts
A. Play some instruments. B. Give dance performances. C. Sing some folk songs.
20. What is the speaker willing to do
A. Write some emails. B. Offer visitors best positions. C. Invite some friends to a festival.
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
Before traveling to Lake Tahoe, make sure your plans are in plete vacation packages of the area are now offered online.
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21. Which package offers the longest visit to Lake Tahoe
A. Package 1. B. Package 2. C. Package 3. D. Package 4.
22. What is the similarity between the last two packages
A. Their boat tour. B. The hotel for staying.
C. The places for traveling. D. Their target customers.
23. Where is the text probably from
A. A guidebook. B. A travel report. C. A local newspaper. D. A website.
B
As people become more aware of the importance of eco-friendly power sources, we have devoted much time to inventing creative devices. A newly developed paper battery promises to make a big difference to single-use electronics.
The battery is crafted from sustainable materials, which not only strengthens its eco-friendliness but also makes it cost-effective to produce. This combination of biodegradability (可生物降解) and affordability makes it attractive for a wide range of applications. Another standout feature of this paper battery is its flexibility in terms of shape and size. Unlike traditional batteries that are available in fixed sizes, this paper battery can be tailored to meet diverse requirements.
In reality, the paper battery is enough to power an LCD alarm clock. “While it won’t be charging up your computer anytime soon, there’s lots of potential for low-powered sensors. We present a printed paper battery developed to power single-use disposable electronics and to reduce their environmental impact to the lowest level,” write the researchers in their published paper.
The battery is based on a metal-air electrochemical cell. Made from sodium chloride salt-diffused (氯化钠盐扩散的) paper, it can measure as little as one square centimeter, and is based on printed inks. All that’s needed, then, is a small amount of water, as little as two drops. This dissolves the salts within the paper, and then activates the battery as they travel. The battery starts producing power around 20 seconds after water is added, according to the experiments carried out by the team.
Although the performance decreases over time as the paper dries out, it can be topped up to some extent with more water. The researchers say they want to improve the efficiency of the battery in the future, and get it working for longer. “With a rising awareness of the e-waste problem and the emergence of single-use electronics for applications, there is a growing need for low environmental impact batteries,” write the researchers.
24．Which is a feature of the paper battery
A．It is made from single-use materials. B．It is costly to put together.
C．It can be used to charge up your computer. D．It can be produced in diverse shapes.
25．What can we learn about the paper battery according to the text
A．It can be applied to any electronics.
B．It is able to supply energy to our cell-phones.
C．Its power can be refilled by adding some water.
D．It has reduced the environmental impact to the lowest.
26．What’s the main idea of paragraph 4
A．What the paper battery consists of. B．How the paper battery works.
C．Where the paper battery can be applied. D．Why the paper battery is popular.
27．What is most likely to be the focus of future research according to the researchers
A．How to get rid of impacts of single-use electronics.
B．How to improve the efficiency of the paper battery.
C．How to reduce the demand for single-use electronics.
D．How to raise people’s awareness of e-waste problems.
C
As people across the globe struggled with higher levels of stress, depression and anxiety this past year, many turned to their favorite comfort foods: ice cream, pizza, hamburgers. But studies in recent years suggest that the high-sugar and high-fat foods when we are stressed or depressed, as comforting as they may seem, are the least likely to benefit our mental health. Instead, whole foods such as vegetables, fruit, fish, eggs, nuts may be a better bet.
Historically, nutrition research has focused largely on how the foods we eat affect our physical health, rather than our mental health, though. Over the years, large population studies have found that people assigned to follow a Mediterranean diet for three months had greater reductions in symptoms of depression after three months compared to a control group.
Public health experts around the world have started encouraging people to adopt lifestyle behaviors like exercise, sound sleep, a heart-healthy diet and avoiding smoking that may reduce inflammation (发炎) and have benefits for the brain. Individual clinicians are already including nutrition into their work with patients. Dr. Drew Ramsey, a clinical professor at the Columbia University, begins his meetings with new patients by exploring their diet. He asks what they eat, learns their favorite foods, and finds out if foods that he considers important for the connection are missing from their diets, such as plants, seafood.
Dr. Ramsey said he does not wat people to think that the only factor involved in brain heath is food. “Lots of people get their food exactly right, live very active lives, and still have significant troubles with their mental health,” he said. But he also teaches people that food can be empowering. “We can’t control our genes,” he said. “But we can control how we eat, and that gives people actionable things that they can do to take care of their brain health on a daily basis.”
28．What do previous nutrition studies mainly focus on
A．How our diets affect our mental health. B．How our diets affect our physical health.
C．How our mental health affects our diets. D．How our physical health affects our diets.
29．Why are individual clinicians including nutrition into their work with patients
A．They try to cater to their patients’ needs.
B．They are questioning public health experts.
C．They want to prove the effectiveness of healthy diets.
D．They have accepted the findings of large population studies.
30．Which of the following might Dr. Ramsey agree with
A．Some connection exists between our diets and mental health.
B．People can control their genes as well as how they eat.
C．People living active lives will not have mental problems.
D．Eating a healthy diet is going to cure depression.
31．What is the main idea of the text
A．People with anxiety usually turn to food for comfort.
B．The daily diet is the factor connected with brain health.
C．Controlling the way we eat is likely to benefit our mental health.
D．Having a high-sugar diet can reduce symptoms of depression.
D
Researchers examined 120 babies aged 6 to 14 months as they watched a children’s opera performed at a concert hall (61 babies watched in person, the other 59 watched a recorded form). They carefully set the recording so the performers were at the same size, distance and volume as the live form. The babies’ responses were tracked through heart monitors and tablets, and afterward research assistants searched through the footage (镜头) to note when babies were looking at the stage and when they looked away.
The live performance kept their attention for 72% of the 12-minute show and also had them continually watching for longer periods of time. The findings suggest that even babies feel the impact of being at a live show, through both musicians’ interactions with an audience and the social experience of being in a crowd. “Their heart rates were speeding up and slowing down in a similar fashion to other babies watching the show. Those babies were dealing with all these distractions (使人分心的事) in the concert hall, but still had these interests in the performance,” says Laura Cirelli, an assistant professor. In comparison, the recording held the babies’ attention for just half of the 12-minute show.
“If there’s something happening that we collectively are engaging (参与) in, we’re also connecting with each other. It speaks to the shared experience,” says Cirelli. “It’s well established that socialization (社会化) is important during early childhood development — a baby’s brain is laying the groundwork for future life skills and abilities as it grows. Music can play a powerful part in making those important bonds. Babies are more likely to socialize with someone after hearing them sing a familiar song or dancing to music with them.”
The study, which was co-authored by Haley Kragness, now an assistant professor at Bucknell
University, will also feed into some of Cirelli’s other work. “If a baby is frequently brought to these kinds of events, will that provide the foundation (基础) for their engaging in music and the community later in childhood ” Cirelli says. “It speaks to why we are inborn to consume music and attend live shows in the first place.”
32. How did the researchers make the experiment convincing
A. By airing two different performances.
B. By tracking babies’ activity with caution.
C. By asking a smaller group to see the live show.
D. By making the recording similar in every detail to the live form.
33. What can we learn about babies enjoying the live show
A. They watched the show more carefully. B. They had faster heart rates.
C. They formed bonds with musicians. D. They enjoyed it without distractions.
34. What might be Cirelli’s attitude to babies’ watching live performances
A. Concerned. B. Uninterested. C. Supportive. D. Indifferent.
35. What will Cirelli’s further study focus on
A. The reasons for our attending live shows.
B. The benefits of socialization for babies.
C. Live performances’ other influences on babies.
D. Babies’ growth after seeing recorded shows.
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。
Brief and pleasant small talk can promote learning, expand your horizons, and contribute to a sense of belonging. 36 We asked experts to share their favorite strategies for getting better at small talk.
Take advantage of “free information”.
Find help from your surroundings, says Debra Fine, an expert on communication skills. If you’re standing next to someone at a baby shower, for example, the fact that you’re both there is what she calls “free information” — so ask the person how they know the mum-to-be. 37
Skip sensitive questions.
Avoid controversial (有争议的) topics and potentially sensitive matters (such as religion, relationship status, kids and work). 38 You might ask a high school senior to fill you in on their college search, for example, rather than asking if they will get into a famous college.
Respond generously.
Think of conversation as a game — and aim to be an active player, which requires investing energy in it. If someone asks how you are and you simply respond “Good”, you’re being a “lazy conversationalist”. 39 That gives the person you’re talking to plenty to work with if they’d like to continue to chat.
40
Some conversations may drag on because people can’t figure out how to end them. Consider introducing the person to someone else, suggests Diane Windingland, and leaving time for them to know each other. Besides, Windingland recommends completing conversations like this: “Please excuse me, I have to talk to so-and-so.”
A. Exit the chat gracefully.
B. Focus on meaningful topics.
C. You can maximize (使最大化) these benefits by mastering some techniques.
D. Rather than a single-word response, offer a full sentence in return.
E. Your shared reality is a wonderful entry point for deeper conversation.
F. Instead, questions like “What keeps you busy outside of work ” are suggested.
G. One key to changing that is to first accept that these casual chats are impossible to avoid.
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，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was then in my early twenties. Even though I was armed with a degree in Education, finding a 41 teaching job was not easy. I had to try some temporary ones.
This year, when a golden opportunity 42 , I 43 it and took things seriously. The job was to teach 5th grade students in a local school. I 44 myself with lesson plans, taught with enthusiasm, and stayed 45 with the students. I had no hesitation in 46 the kids when they got the answer right, and encouraged them if they didn’t.
One day when the kids were 47 , a girl approached and handed me a 48 before she went home. On it was a lovely drawing full of childlike wonder, 49 by the words, “You are the best teacher I have ever had!” It really amazed me that one of my kind comments had 50 that girl’s heart greatly. I took that note home and 51 put it in a folder, looking on it as a 52 because it was very important. Anytime I was feeling down I would look at it and it proved to be a 53 .
That experience showed me the 54 of just a single kind word. It encouraged me to continue to try my best each day to 55 love and kindness through my words and actions. Wish the same for others.
41. A. first-rate B. well-paid C. labor-saving D. full-time
42. A. escaped B. demanded C. appeared D. arranged
43. A. jumped at B. thought about C. waited for D. dreamt of
44. A. busied B. amused C. concerned D. contented
45. A. familiar B. positive C. strict D. anxious
46. A. recommending B. supporting C. judging D. congratulating
47. A. graded B. dismissed C. tested D. taught
48. A. note B. gift C. parcel D. book
49. A. edited B. exchanged C. emphasized D. accompanied
50. A. hardened B. touched C. broken D. gladdened
51. A. simply B. casually C. carefully D. eagerly
52. A. reminder B. treasure C. proof D. secret
53. A. comfort B. fortune C. fantasy D. strategy
54. A. target B. application C. power D. style
55. A. prefer B. find C. feel D. spread
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。
Huangshan City has become a tourist city, 56 includes Huangshan Mountain Scenic Area and many ancient Huizhou style villages. It lies in the southernmost tip of Anhui Province. The city neighbors Jiangxi Province in the southwest, Zhejiang Province in the southeast, Xuancheng City in the northeast, and Chizhou City in the northwest.
57 (locate) in the subtropics (亚热带), the city has a typical subtropical monsoon (季风) humid climate. It is 58 (clear) divided into four seasons with short spring and autumn while long summer and winter. The comfortable weather affords good opportunities 59 (travel) to the city and its impressive environments throughout the year.
It is a region 60 a long history and splendid cultures. Since using Huizhou as its former name, the city 61 (be) famous for the ancient Hui Culture, including Hui businessmen, Hui carvings, Xin’an school of painting, Xin’an medicine, Hui architecture, Hui cuisine, 62 Hui Opera.
Nightlife here is not 63 (color), but it can be leisurely. For locals, drinking tea in a tea house is a popular activity. Or you can walk to Xin’an River to appreciate the beauty of the city at night or just taste the local snacks in the night market along the 64 (bank) of Xin’an River. If you happen to be on the mountain, watching 65 sky with stars is very romantic.
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，你的美国朋友Alex将要来中国旅行一周，写信向你咨询来中国旅行需要提前做哪些准备，请你根据以下提示给他回信，帮助他更好地旅行。
提示：1. 多了解中国文化、习俗。
2. 提前上网做一些旅行攻略。
3. 多学习中文，以便更好地交流。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯；
3. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
Dear Alex,
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Your’s
Lihua
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。
Sarah, a high school student, had a great passion for baking. With her parents’ support, Sarah dreamed of opening her own bakery, a place where she could turn her interest into a business. However, she knew the importance of improving her skills and gaining real-world experience.
Therefore, every Saturday, without fail, she would set up a small but charming table at a local park. The park, filled with families and laughter, was the perfect place for Sarah to sell her creations. Her table, neatly laid out with colorful homemade cookies and cakes, attracted passers-by with the desserts’ smell.
On a particularly bright and sunny afternoon, as Sarah was carefully arranging her chocolate cookies and cakes, her attention was drawn to an elderly woman sitting alone on a bench. The woman, with her silver hair and sad eyes, seemed lost in thought. As the hours went by, Sarah noticed that the woman remained where she was, seemingly forgotten by the world. A sense of concern washed over Sarah. So she decided to act. She poured a cup of warm tea carefully and cut a generous slice of her rich chocolate cake, a crowd favorite, and approached the woman.
“I thought you might like some snacks,” Sarah said with a warm, inviting smile. The woman’s face lit up as she accepted the treat. “Thank you, dear. I haven’t had such a delicious treat since my retirement,’ she responded, her voice soft yet filled with gratitude. As she enjoyed the cake, tears rolled down her face.
A little shocked, Sarah asked what had happened. The woman introduced herself as Mrs. Wilson, who had been a baker before she retired. Since losing her husband to cancer a week ago, she had been living alone. Her visits to the park were her escape from the loneliness that filled her quiet home. Sarah listened attentively, her heart touched by the woman’s story.
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。
