云南衡水实验中学西山学校2023-2024学年高二下学期质量检测（一）英语试卷(无答案，无听力音频，无听力原文)
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机密★考试结束前
2023-2024学年第二学期质量检测
高二年级英语（一）
（全卷四个部分，共67个小题，共12页；满分150分，考试用时120分钟）
注意事项：
1．本卷为试题卷。考生必须在答题卡上解题作答。答案应书写在答题卡的相应位置上，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
2．考试结束后，请将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
（ ）1．What exercise will the man do today
A．Swimming. B．Yoga. C．Weightlifting.
（ ）2．What was the reason for the man to work at the charity at first
A．To help the homeless. B．To do a college project. C．To get work experience.
（ ）3．Where are the speakers now
A．At an art museum. B．At the man’s home. C．At a furniture store.
（ ）4．What does the woman’s cat do when it sees mice
A．It acts friendly towards them.
B．It tries to catch them.
C．It stays still.
（ ）5．What is the woman teaching the man
A．How to use the printer. B．How to write the report. C．How to change the password.
第二节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话后或独白前，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 was the truck carrying
A．Beer., B．Animals. C．Glass boxes.
（ ）7．What do we know about the truck driver
A．He got hurt. B．He ran away. C．He felt upset.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
（ ）8．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Help her shop online. B．Teach her to make coffee. C．Buy her a cup of coffee.
（ ）9．How much does the Italian coffee maker cost
A．$1000. B．$1500. C．$2000.
（ ）10．How does the woman probably feel about the silver coffee maker
A．It’s not beautiful. B．It’s too expensive. C．It’s not advanced enough.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
（ ）11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Football player and fan. B．Reporter and coach. C．Teammates.
（ ）12．Where did the man get to know the news
A．From social media. B．From TV. C．From radio.
（ ）13．What is the real reason for Ryan to leave the club
A．He didn’t perform well during the season.
B．He wants to join Mr. White’s team.
C．He is unsatisfied with his pay.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
（ ）14．What is the main idea of the conversation
A．Preparing an art competition.
B．Applying to an art school.
C．Arranging an art show.
（ ）15．What is Dylan’s style of painting probably
A．Pencil paintings. B．Oil paintings. C．Watercolor paintings.
（ ）16．How many photos should Dylan send
A．5． B．10． C．15.
（ ）17．What is the woman in a hurry to do
A．Send an email. B．Visit her friend. C．Attend a meeting.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
（ ）.18．Who is the speech for’!
A．The managers. B．The employees. C．The customers.
（ ）19．Why is the speaker giving the speech
A．To introduce himself. B．To set a regular meeting. C．To sell new computers.
（ ）20．What will the speaker do during next week
A．Give computer lessons.
B．Join a new company.
C．Collect great ideas.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Poetry is one of the important art forms of literature, and is an easy way to express your feelings. Moreover, everyone understands it in their own way. Some find relief in poems; some read them simply for peace; some read poems for simple artistic pleasure.
There are some special features of poetry, which make it quite different from other forms of literature. First of all, poems have rhythmic patterns. Generally most parts of a poem follow the same form of rhythm. Poems may have rhyme, but they don’t have to. The lines are neatly arranged together so that they express a particular feeling or emotion.
There can be various types of poems but according to the pattern or the form, there are mainly three types:
Lyrics（抒情诗）: The lyric mainly concentrates on human thoughts and emotions rather than a story. Lyrics always bear song-like appeal. These are mainly short poems. Popular lyric poem forms are the elegy（挽歌）, the ode（颂歌） and the sonnet（十四行诗）. William Shakespeare, Edmund Waller and Keats are some of the greatest lyric writers of all times.
Narrative poems: This type of poetry tells a story. Narrative poems are usually long poems. Epics（史诗） and ballads fall under this type. Some of the greatest epic poets are John Milton, Dante, Edgar Allan Poe, Alexander Pope, William Shakespeare, etc.
Dramatic poems: Any drama that is written in verse is a dramatic poem. These poems generally tell a story. Black verse, dramatic monologues and closet drama belong to this type. William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson are some of the great dramatic poets.
Whatever the form is, one thing, which cannot be denied, is that poetry is one of the most powerful tools to express our feelings.
（ ）21．What can we know from the first paragraph
A．Poetry is the most important art form. B．People write poems for fun.
C．People read poems for different purposes. D．Everyone can write poems.
（ ）22．Which of the following belongs to narrative poetry
A．The elegy. B．The dramatic monologues.
C．The epic. D．The ode.
（ ）23．This passage is written mainly to ______.
A．tell us some simple facts about poetry B．teach us how to write poems
C．give some advice on reading poems D．make us interested in poems
B
When I was 13, I climbed my first mountain — a fairly gentle 3,900-foot peak. I was overweight at the time and out of breath when I reached the summit. But I loved challenging myself. Soon I’d climbed nearly 100 peaks. My parents were happy that I finally found a hobby.
I often go climbing with my friend Mel Olsen. She and I drove to tackle 11,240-foot Mount Hood. It’s safer to start winter climbs at night when there’s less risk of the sun melting the snowpack. That day, we started at 3 am. At around 9 am, we reached an ice step. It was about three or four feet tall and sloped at a 75-degree angle. I volunteered to go first. I placed my left foot on the ice step.
I gained a sense of the ice when I stuck my ax and crampons（鞋底钉） into it, and it felt good. Confident I was safe, I put my full weight on it. Suddenly, I heard a crack, and as the snowpack became thinner, a whole piece of ice broke off the step, right under my foot.
In an instant, I fell backward, bouncing off the rock face and rolling down the mountain as if I were a character in a video game. I remember thinking: This is it. You’re done. I stuck out my arms and legs, grabbing at anything. That stopped my rolling down the mountain, but I was still sliding. After a few seconds, I came to a stop on a shallow slope.
I asked myself: Where are you Mount Hood. What’s the date December 30. Good. My brain was functioning. Then I checked my body to see where I was hurt. For the most part, I was fine, except that I was suffering from a sharp pain in my left leg. Later I’d learn that I’d broken my femur（大腿骨） and that the bone was slicing into my skin and muscle.
At the bottom of Mount Hood, I was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a hospital. The doctors told me it would be a year before I could climb again, but I was back on the trails within six months.
（ ）24．Why did the author and her friend set out at-3 am
A．It was the best time to enjoy scenery. B．It was more challenging to climb at night.
C．They hoped to avoid some possible dangers. D．They wanted to finish the climb before sunset.
（ ）25．Why is “a character in a video game” mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To show her strong character. B．To make her idea more convincing.
C．To help readers imagine the scene. D．To add to the humor of the description.
（ ）26．How did the author make sure she could still think clearly
A．By recalling what had happened. B．By checking whether she was injured.
C．By calling an ambulance for rescue. D．By asking herself some factual questions.
（ ）27．What can we learn about the author
A．She is too brave to pay attention to any danger.
B．Adversities can’t stop her from challenging herself.
C．The love for nature sets her apart from her friend.
D．She has a strong desire for professional knowledge.
C
Octopuses （章鱼） in the wild have often been observed changing their skin color to catch their food or avoid being caught. Now, for the first time, a researcher has shot an attractive video of an octopus called Heidi rapidly changing into a quantity of colors while dreaming.
The video, part of Octopus: Making Contact, a documentary first shown on PBS on October 2,2019, was shot by a fish lover David Scheel, who has raised Heidi in a fish tank since she was young. I he professor at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage believes that the octopus — whose skin went from pale gray to ghostly white to deep, dark violet, before changing into a greenish-brown camouflage （伪装） pattern — was dreaming of catching her next meal.
“She’s asleep; she sees a crab（螃蟹）, and her color starts to change a little bit,” Scheel says in the video. “Then she turns all dark. Octopuses will do that when they leave the bottom.” He adds. “This is a camouflage like she’s just caught a crab, and now she’s going to sit there and eat it, and she doesn’t want anyone to notice her. If she’s dreaming, that’s the dream.” Scheel’s theory about Heidi’s pleasant dream originates from the fact that animals with the ability to camouflage have never been observed changing colors so suddenly while sleeping.
The hour-long documentary, which tracks Scheel’s developing relationship with the octopus, also shows Heidi’s other skills. She enjoys playing with small toys, watching television —particularly The Big Bang Theory —and solving puzzles. The talented octopus can also escape from small spaces, use tools, and even press a button on a remote control. Like any smart family pet, Heidi recognizes Scheel and his teenage daughter Laura and excitedly rushes to her tank’s side in greeting every time either comes close.
（ ）28．What is the octopus doing in the video
A．Sleeping. B．Hunting. C．Dining. D．Hiding.
（ ）29．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The relationship between Scheel and Heidi. B．The octopus’ daily activities in a fish tank.
C．Scheel’s guessing about the dream of Heidi. D．The research results about octopuses’ dream.
（ ）30．What do we know about the documentary
A．It records an octopus’ dream content.
B．It is filmed and produced by Laura.
C．It shows octopuses change colors when hunting.
D．It is about an octopus and her host Scheel.
（ ）31．Which of the following could be the best title for the text
A．A Fish Lover Raises an Amazing Octopus. B．A Documentary about an Octopus’ Life Habit.
C．An Octopus Changes Colors While Sleeping. D．An Important Discovery Shown on PBS.
D
Buying furniture is easier than ever. You can even order a new table and chairs online without ever leaving home. But did you ever think about how furniture is made The process begins with trees but now researchers have found a better way: growing it in a lab instead of a forest. Instead of cutting down trees and adding to deforestation, Velasquez-Garcia said, “If you want a table, then you should just grow a table.”
The research group found a way to actually grow plant tissue —wood and fiber —in a lab that is similar to the way cultured meat is grown. While there is still a long way to go to actually grow a table, the team was able to grow structures from cells from zinnia leaves.
Making furniture and other items from biomaterials could eliminate cutting down trees in forests. “The way we get these materials hasn’t changed in centuries and is very inefficient,” said Velasquez-Garcia. “This is a real chance to avoid all that inefficiency.”
There are other benefits to using lab wood too. Lab grown wood can be handled to take on any shape — like 3D printing — so it may be possible to build a table without glue or screwing parts together.
Beckwith, a mechanical engineering PhD student, was inspired by a visit to a farm to try to make land — use more efficient and environmentally sound. “That got me thinking: Can we be more strategic （战略上的） about what we’re getting out of our process Can we get more yield or our inputs ” she told MIT News. “I wanted to find a more efficient way to use land and resources so that we could let more farmlands remain wild, or to remain lower production but allow for greater biodiversity.”
Today, the two largest uses of trees are to make wood products and paper. When new biomaterials become readily available, forests will lose their economic value and will be preserved for their environmental, health, and recreational value. These researchers, like Velasquez Garcia, are speaking for the trees.
（ ）32．What does the author think of growing furniture according to Paragraph 1
A．It turns out to be convenient. B．It’ll cut down daily expense.
C．It might have a bright future. D．It’s as important as making furniture.
（ ）33．What does the underlined word “eliminate” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Risk. B．Fancy. C．Remove. D．Delay.
（ ）34．What is the purpose of Beckwith’s growing furniture
A．To make large profits. B．To keep biodiversity.
C．To increase production. D．To use wild resources.
（ ）35．What’s the key to protecting forests
A．Wide use of new biomaterials. B．Less use of wood products and paper.
C．Making effective forest laws. D．Caring more for the environment.
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason was: “You’ll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym,” while another read: “ 36 with a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle （微妙） competition.
So, how do you find a workout partner
First of all, decide what you want from that person. 37 Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner.
You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won’t result in a useful response. 38 If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.
My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. 39
You and your partner will probably have different skills. 40 Over time, both of you will benefit — your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core（核心 ） of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.
A．Your first meeting may be a little awkward.
B．A workout partner usually needs to live close by.
C．You’ll work harder if you train with someone else.
D．Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport
E．How can you write a good “seeking training partner” notice
F．Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other.
G．Any notice for a training partner should include such information.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For as long as I can remember I’ve been making art. That meant spending hours at the kitchen table, as a child, drawing women in beautiful gowns and dogs wearing clothes eating in fancy restaurants. Because I was encouraged and praised, I 41 that talent.
In college — thinking that I was going to 42 education — I had an amazing professor in an elective drawing class who encouraged me to 43 my major to fine art. As someone easily influenced by praise, I took her advice and got my 44 in painting and drawing.
Even before I graduated, I had begun showing my art in any 45 that I could. I started out in small coffee shops and farmers markets; it was a perfect way to discover my style and 46 art lovers. 47 , I began showing at galleries and in larger art shows. It was at one of these shows that I met my art publisher, with whom I 48 working for five years.
The art publishing world was a great way to get my work in front of wide 49 , selling at stores like Target and Home Goods. It was also at this time that a number of my paintings were used in feature films. 50 my art on the big screen was definitely one of the most 51 moments of my career.
I sometimes wonder what other visual artists do when they’re feeling burnt out and 52 with their craft. I feel so lucky to have writing to turn to when the well of my visual creativity runs 53 . Visual arts and writing are different enough that they don’t feel like they draw from the same 54 of creative inspiration.
People always tell artists to ‘find their own voice’. While I do agree with this, I don’t know if it’s something you can just go out and find. To me, it’s important that your voice 55 you.
（ ）41．A．possessed B．developed C．wasted D．recognized
（ ）42．A．stick to B．deal with C．major in D．stand for
（ ）43．A．relate B．switch C．compare D．apply
（ ）44．A．patience B．talent C．permit D．degree
（ ）45．A．spot B．store C．gallery D．show
（ ）46．A．believe in B．come across C．connect with D．depend on
（ ）47．A．Eventually B．Obviously C．Immediately D．Gradually
（ ）48．A．felt like B．gave up C．put off D．ended up
（ ）49．A．artists B．professors C．publishers D．audiences
（ ）50．A．Drawing B．Seeing C．Creating D．Describing
（ ）51．A．upsetting B．terrifying C．thrilling D．embarrassing
（ ）52．A．uninspired B．panicked C．relieved D．shocked
（ ）53．A．short B．wild C．dry D．strong
（ ）54．A．source B．behaviour C．recreation D．knowledge
（ ）55．A．heals B．finds C．satisfies D．impresses
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。
China’s taijiquan, also known as Tai Chi, 56 （add） to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity an Dec 17, 2020. On its website, UNESCO describes taijiquan 57 “a traditional physical practice characterized by relaxed, circular movements 58 work in harmony with breath regulation and the cultivation （培养） of a righteous mind Influenced by Taoist and Confucian thought and the 59 （theory） of traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi has developed into many schools, usually 60 （name） after a clan （宗派） or a master, such as Chen-style and Yang-style.
Chen-style taijiquan has the longest history, and other styles directly or 61 （directly）branched out from it. Chen Bing, one of the inheritors （传承人） of the Chen-style taijiquan 62 （practice ） j t since he was six years old under the guidance of his uncles. Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, two iconic figures of Chen-style taijiquan in Henan province.
In recent years, public enthusiasm for Tai Chi has grown greatly throughout the world. To popularize taijiquan, Chen has developed 63 simplified version of some of the moves to help people relax at the office 64 held back nothing in imparting（传授）his taijiquan 65 （wise） during all of his online sessions. He has nurtured more than 400 followers, who, in turn, have passed the knowledge on to their students.
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, 英语口语社下周要举行“Let’s Go for Cycling”为主题的演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括：
1．骑行的好处；
2．呼吁同学参与。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯注意。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。
When I was 15, I followed Roy to the deep mountain in search of astragalus root（黄芪）, which is a rare and valuable plant.
We searched the plant for a whole day, but without luck. We found nothing. As it got dark, I asked Roy to go back, but he refused and said, “I would rather sleep on the mountain tonight and continue to search tomorrow!”
I desired to go home but I lacked the courage to go back alone, so I chose to stay and help Roy put up a simple tent under a tree. It was freezing cold on the mountain and there were scores of mosquitoes, which made it impossible for us to have a good sleep. What’s worse, we heard a wolf howling nearby! I was so scared.
“I heard that wolves bully（欺负） the weak and fear the strong,” Roy told me. “Let’s strike the shovel（铲子） and shout to scare it away!” He found a stone and started to strike the shovel. And then he shouted as he struck the shovel. Inspired, I followed him to shout loudly.
Half an hour later, I felt cold all over the body. And the cold air on the mountain made that worse. My stomach began to ache. I lay in the tent, shivering, sweating and then falling unconscious. Roy was shocked with panic. He called my name screamingly, but I just made no response. He tried to put me on his back to carry me home but without success. At last, he went out and found some tree branches and blocked up the entrance to our tent with them. Then, he ran to the direction of our village as fast as he could.
Not knowing how much time went by, I heard some sounds approaching near. I thought it was Roy but I didn’t hear him saying anything. In a shock, I sat up with a rush. At that moment, my eyes had adjusted to the darkness. Through a hole of our tent, I saw two animals like dogs removing the tree branches with their mouths and claws. They were wolves!
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。
Their sudden appearance shocked me and a cold sweat broke out all over my body. _____________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Strangely, I saw the two wolves turn around and run away in a moment. ______________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2023-2024学年第二学期质量检测
高二年级英语（一）
（全卷四个部分，共67个小题，共12页；满分150分，考试用时120分钟）
注意事项：
1．本卷为试题卷。考生必须在答题卡上解题作答。答案应书写在答题卡的相应位置上，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
2．考试结束后，请将试题卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5分，满分7.5分）
听下面5段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
（ ）1．What exercise will the man do today
A．Swimming. B．Yoga. C．Weightlifting.
（ ）2．What was the reason for the man to work at the charity at first
A．To help the homeless. B．To do a college project. C．To get work experience.
（ ）3．Where are the speakers now
A．At an art museum. B．At the man’s home. C．At a furniture store.
（ ）4．What does the woman’s cat do when it sees mice
A．It acts friendly towards them.
B．It tries to catch them.
C．It stays still.
（ ）5．What is the woman teaching the man
A．How to use the printer. B．How to write the report. C．How to change the password.
第二节 （共15小题，每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话后或独白前，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 was the truck carrying
A．Beer., B．Animals. C．Glass boxes.
（ ）7．What do we know about the truck driver
A．He got hurt. B．He ran away. C．He felt upset.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
（ ）8．What does the woman ask the man to do
A．Help her shop online. B．Teach her to make coffee. C．Buy her a cup of coffee.
（ ）9．How much does the Italian coffee maker cost
A．$1000. B．$1500. C．$2000.
（ ）10．How does the woman probably feel about the silver coffee maker
A．It’s not beautiful. B．It’s too expensive. C．It’s not advanced enough.
听第8段材料, 回答第11至13题。
（ ）11．What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A．Football player and fan. B．Reporter and coach. C．Teammates.
（ ）12．Where did the man get to know the news
A．From social media. B．From TV. C．From radio.
（ ）13．What is the real reason for Ryan to leave the club
A．He didn’t perform well during the season.
B．He wants to join Mr. White’s team.
C．He is unsatisfied with his pay.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
（ ）14．What is the main idea of the conversation
A．Preparing an art competition.
B．Applying to an art school.
C．Arranging an art show.
（ ）15．What is Dylan’s style of painting probably
A．Pencil paintings. B．Oil paintings. C．Watercolor paintings.
（ ）16．How many photos should Dylan send
A．5． B．10． C．15.
（ ）17．What is the woman in a hurry to do
A．Send an email. B．Visit her friend. C．Attend a meeting.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
（ ）.18．Who is the speech for’!
A．The managers. B．The employees. C．The customers.
（ ）19．Why is the speaker giving the speech
A．To introduce himself. B．To set a regular meeting. C．To sell new computers.
（ ）20．What will the speaker do during next week
A．Give computer lessons.
B．Join a new company.
C．Collect great ideas.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题2.5分，满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
A
Poetry is one of the important art forms of literature, and is an easy way to express your feelings. Moreover, everyone understands it in their own way. Some find relief in poems; some read them simply for peace; some read poems for simple artistic pleasure.
There are some special features of poetry, which make it quite different from other forms of literature. First of all, poems have rhythmic patterns. Generally most parts of a poem follow the same form of rhythm. Poems may have rhyme, but they don’t have to. The lines are neatly arranged together so that they express a particular feeling or emotion.
There can be various types of poems but according to the pattern or the form, there are mainly three types:
Lyrics（抒情诗）: The lyric mainly concentrates on human thoughts and emotions rather than a story. Lyrics always bear song-like appeal. These are mainly short poems. Popular lyric poem forms are the elegy（挽歌）, the ode（颂歌） and the sonnet（十四行诗）. William Shakespeare, Edmund Waller and Keats are some of the greatest lyric writers of all times.
Narrative poems: This type of poetry tells a story. Narrative poems are usually long poems. Epics（史诗） and ballads fall under this type. Some of the greatest epic poets are John Milton, Dante, Edgar Allan Poe, Alexander Pope, William Shakespeare, etc.
Dramatic poems: Any drama that is written in verse is a dramatic poem. These poems generally tell a story. Black verse, dramatic monologues and closet drama belong to this type. William Shakespeare, Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson are some of the great dramatic poets.
Whatever the form is, one thing, which cannot be denied, is that poetry is one of the most powerful tools to express our feelings.
（ ）21．What can we know from the first paragraph
A．Poetry is the most important art form. B．People write poems for fun.
C．People read poems for different purposes. D．Everyone can write poems.
（ ）22．Which of the following belongs to narrative poetry
A．The elegy. B．The dramatic monologues.
C．The epic. D．The ode.
（ ）23．This passage is written mainly to ______.
A．tell us some simple facts about poetry B．teach us how to write poems
C．give some advice on reading poems D．make us interested in poems
B
When I was 13, I climbed my first mountain — a fairly gentle 3,900-foot peak. I was overweight at the time and out of breath when I reached the summit. But I loved challenging myself. Soon I’d climbed nearly 100 peaks. My parents were happy that I finally found a hobby.
I often go climbing with my friend Mel Olsen. She and I drove to tackle 11,240-foot Mount Hood. It’s safer to start winter climbs at night when there’s less risk of the sun melting the snowpack. That day, we started at 3 am. At around 9 am, we reached an ice step. It was about three or four feet tall and sloped at a 75-degree angle. I volunteered to go first. I placed my left foot on the ice step.
I gained a sense of the ice when I stuck my ax and crampons（鞋底钉） into it, and it felt good. Confident I was safe, I put my full weight on it. Suddenly, I heard a crack, and as the snowpack became thinner, a whole piece of ice broke off the step, right under my foot.
In an instant, I fell backward, bouncing off the rock face and rolling down the mountain as if I were a character in a video game. I remember thinking: This is it. You’re done. I stuck out my arms and legs, grabbing at anything. That stopped my rolling down the mountain, but I was still sliding. After a few seconds, I came to a stop on a shallow slope.
I asked myself: Where are you Mount Hood. What’s the date December 30. Good. My brain was functioning. Then I checked my body to see where I was hurt. For the most part, I was fine, except that I was suffering from a sharp pain in my left leg. Later I’d learn that I’d broken my femur（大腿骨） and that the bone was slicing into my skin and muscle.
At the bottom of Mount Hood, I was loaded into an ambulance and taken to a hospital. The doctors told me it would be a year before I could climb again, but I was back on the trails within six months.
（ ）24．Why did the author and her friend set out at-3 am
A．It was the best time to enjoy scenery. B．It was more challenging to climb at night.
C．They hoped to avoid some possible dangers. D．They wanted to finish the climb before sunset.
（ ）25．Why is “a character in a video game” mentioned in paragraph 4
A．To show her strong character. B．To make her idea more convincing.
C．To help readers imagine the scene. D．To add to the humor of the description.
（ ）26．How did the author make sure she could still think clearly
A．By recalling what had happened. B．By checking whether she was injured.
C．By calling an ambulance for rescue. D．By asking herself some factual questions.
（ ）27．What can we learn about the author
A．She is too brave to pay attention to any danger.
B．Adversities can’t stop her from challenging herself.
C．The love for nature sets her apart from her friend.
D．She has a strong desire for professional knowledge.
C
Octopuses （章鱼） in the wild have often been observed changing their skin color to catch their food or avoid being caught. Now, for the first time, a researcher has shot an attractive video of an octopus called Heidi rapidly changing into a quantity of colors while dreaming.
The video, part of Octopus: Making Contact, a documentary first shown on PBS on October 2,2019, was shot by a fish lover David Scheel, who has raised Heidi in a fish tank since she was young. I he professor at Alaska Pacific University in Anchorage believes that the octopus — whose skin went from pale gray to ghostly white to deep, dark violet, before changing into a greenish-brown camouflage （伪装） pattern — was dreaming of catching her next meal.
“She’s asleep; she sees a crab（螃蟹）, and her color starts to change a little bit,” Scheel says in the video. “Then she turns all dark. Octopuses will do that when they leave the bottom.” He adds. “This is a camouflage like she’s just caught a crab, and now she’s going to sit there and eat it, and she doesn’t want anyone to notice her. If she’s dreaming, that’s the dream.” Scheel’s theory about Heidi’s pleasant dream originates from the fact that animals with the ability to camouflage have never been observed changing colors so suddenly while sleeping.
The hour-long documentary, which tracks Scheel’s developing relationship with the octopus, also shows Heidi’s other skills. She enjoys playing with small toys, watching television —particularly The Big Bang Theory —and solving puzzles. The talented octopus can also escape from small spaces, use tools, and even press a button on a remote control. Like any smart family pet, Heidi recognizes Scheel and his teenage daughter Laura and excitedly rushes to her tank’s side in greeting every time either comes close.
（ ）28．What is the octopus doing in the video
A．Sleeping. B．Hunting. C．Dining. D．Hiding.
（ ）29．What is paragraph 3 mainly about
A．The relationship between Scheel and Heidi. B．The octopus’ daily activities in a fish tank.
C．Scheel’s guessing about the dream of Heidi. D．The research results about octopuses’ dream.
（ ）30．What do we know about the documentary
A．It records an octopus’ dream content.
B．It is filmed and produced by Laura.
C．It shows octopuses change colors when hunting.
D．It is about an octopus and her host Scheel.
（ ）31．Which of the following could be the best title for the text
A．A Fish Lover Raises an Amazing Octopus. B．A Documentary about an Octopus’ Life Habit.
C．An Octopus Changes Colors While Sleeping. D．An Important Discovery Shown on PBS.
D
Buying furniture is easier than ever. You can even order a new table and chairs online without ever leaving home. But did you ever think about how furniture is made The process begins with trees but now researchers have found a better way: growing it in a lab instead of a forest. Instead of cutting down trees and adding to deforestation, Velasquez-Garcia said, “If you want a table, then you should just grow a table.”
The research group found a way to actually grow plant tissue —wood and fiber —in a lab that is similar to the way cultured meat is grown. While there is still a long way to go to actually grow a table, the team was able to grow structures from cells from zinnia leaves.
Making furniture and other items from biomaterials could eliminate cutting down trees in forests. “The way we get these materials hasn’t changed in centuries and is very inefficient,” said Velasquez-Garcia. “This is a real chance to avoid all that inefficiency.”
There are other benefits to using lab wood too. Lab grown wood can be handled to take on any shape — like 3D printing — so it may be possible to build a table without glue or screwing parts together.
Beckwith, a mechanical engineering PhD student, was inspired by a visit to a farm to try to make land — use more efficient and environmentally sound. “That got me thinking: Can we be more strategic （战略上的） about what we’re getting out of our process Can we get more yield or our inputs ” she told MIT News. “I wanted to find a more efficient way to use land and resources so that we could let more farmlands remain wild, or to remain lower production but allow for greater biodiversity.”
Today, the two largest uses of trees are to make wood products and paper. When new biomaterials become readily available, forests will lose their economic value and will be preserved for their environmental, health, and recreational value. These researchers, like Velasquez Garcia, are speaking for the trees.
（ ）32．What does the author think of growing furniture according to Paragraph 1
A．It turns out to be convenient. B．It’ll cut down daily expense.
C．It might have a bright future. D．It’s as important as making furniture.
（ ）33．What does the underlined word “eliminate” in Paragraph 3 mean
A．Risk. B．Fancy. C．Remove. D．Delay.
（ ）34．What is the purpose of Beckwith’s growing furniture
A．To make large profits. B．To keep biodiversity.
C．To increase production. D．To use wild resources.
（ ）35．What’s the key to protecting forests
A．Wide use of new biomaterials. B．Less use of wood products and paper.
C．Making effective forest laws. D．Caring more for the environment.
第二节 （共5小题，每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
Fitness Magazine recently ran an article titled “Five Reasons to Thank Your Workout Partner.” One reason was: “You’ll actually show up if you know someone is waiting for you at the gym,” while another read: “ 36 with a workout partner, you will increase your training effort as there is a subtle （微妙） competition.
So, how do you find a workout partner
First of all, decide what you want from that person. 37 Or do you just want to be physically fit, able to move with strength and flexibility Think about the exercises you would like to do with your workout partner.
You might think about posting what you are looking for on social media, but it probably won’t result in a useful response. 38 If you plan on working out in a gym, that person must belong to the same gym.
My partner posted her request on the notice board of a local park. Her notice included what kind of training she wanted to do, how many days a week and how many hours she wanted to spend on each session, and her age. It also listed her favorite sports and activities, and provided her phone number. 39
You and your partner will probably have different skills. 40 Over time, both of you will benefit — your partner will be able to lift more weights and you will become more physically fit. The core（核心 ） of your relationship is that you will always be there to help each other.
A．Your first meeting may be a little awkward.
B．A workout partner usually needs to live close by.
C．You’ll work harder if you train with someone else.
D．Do you want to be a better athlete in your favorite sport
E．How can you write a good “seeking training partner” notice
F．Just accept your differences and learn to work with each other.
G．Any notice for a training partner should include such information.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 （共15小题，每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后各题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
For as long as I can remember I’ve been making art. That meant spending hours at the kitchen table, as a child, drawing women in beautiful gowns and dogs wearing clothes eating in fancy restaurants. Because I was encouraged and praised, I 41 that talent.
In college — thinking that I was going to 42 education — I had an amazing professor in an elective drawing class who encouraged me to 43 my major to fine art. As someone easily influenced by praise, I took her advice and got my 44 in painting and drawing.
Even before I graduated, I had begun showing my art in any 45 that I could. I started out in small coffee shops and farmers markets; it was a perfect way to discover my style and 46 art lovers. 47 , I began showing at galleries and in larger art shows. It was at one of these shows that I met my art publisher, with whom I 48 working for five years.
The art publishing world was a great way to get my work in front of wide 49 , selling at stores like Target and Home Goods. It was also at this time that a number of my paintings were used in feature films. 50 my art on the big screen was definitely one of the most 51 moments of my career.
I sometimes wonder what other visual artists do when they’re feeling burnt out and 52 with their craft. I feel so lucky to have writing to turn to when the well of my visual creativity runs 53 . Visual arts and writing are different enough that they don’t feel like they draw from the same 54 of creative inspiration.
People always tell artists to ‘find their own voice’. While I do agree with this, I don’t know if it’s something you can just go out and find. To me, it’s important that your voice 55 you.
（ ）41．A．possessed B．developed C．wasted D．recognized
（ ）42．A．stick to B．deal with C．major in D．stand for
（ ）43．A．relate B．switch C．compare D．apply
（ ）44．A．patience B．talent C．permit D．degree
（ ）45．A．spot B．store C．gallery D．show
（ ）46．A．believe in B．come across C．connect with D．depend on
（ ）47．A．Eventually B．Obviously C．Immediately D．Gradually
（ ）48．A．felt like B．gave up C．put off D．ended up
（ ）49．A．artists B．professors C．publishers D．audiences
（ ）50．A．Drawing B．Seeing C．Creating D．Describing
（ ）51．A．upsetting B．terrifying C．thrilling D．embarrassing
（ ）52．A．uninspired B．panicked C．relieved D．shocked
（ ）53．A．short B．wild C．dry D．strong
（ ）54．A．source B．behaviour C．recreation D．knowledge
（ ）55．A．heals B．finds C．satisfies D．impresses
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。
China’s taijiquan, also known as Tai Chi, 56 （add） to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity an Dec 17, 2020. On its website, UNESCO describes taijiquan 57 “a traditional physical practice characterized by relaxed, circular movements 58 work in harmony with breath regulation and the cultivation （培养） of a righteous mind Influenced by Taoist and Confucian thought and the 59 （theory） of traditional Chinese medicine, Tai Chi has developed into many schools, usually 60 （name） after a clan （宗派） or a master, such as Chen-style and Yang-style.
Chen-style taijiquan has the longest history, and other styles directly or 61 （directly）branched out from it. Chen Bing, one of the inheritors （传承人） of the Chen-style taijiquan 62 （practice ） j t since he was six years old under the guidance of his uncles. Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing, two iconic figures of Chen-style taijiquan in Henan province.
In recent years, public enthusiasm for Tai Chi has grown greatly throughout the world. To popularize taijiquan, Chen has developed 63 simplified version of some of the moves to help people relax at the office 64 held back nothing in imparting（传授）his taijiquan 65 （wise） during all of his online sessions. He has nurtured more than 400 followers, who, in turn, have passed the knowledge on to their students.
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, 英语口语社下周要举行“Let’s Go for Cycling”为主题的演讲比赛，请你写一篇演讲稿参赛。内容包括：
1．骑行的好处；
2．呼吁同学参与。
注意：
1．词数80左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯注意。
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________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。
When I was 15, I followed Roy to the deep mountain in search of astragalus root（黄芪）, which is a rare and valuable plant.
We searched the plant for a whole day, but without luck. We found nothing. As it got dark, I asked Roy to go back, but he refused and said, “I would rather sleep on the mountain tonight and continue to search tomorrow!”
I desired to go home but I lacked the courage to go back alone, so I chose to stay and help Roy put up a simple tent under a tree. It was freezing cold on the mountain and there were scores of mosquitoes, which made it impossible for us to have a good sleep. What’s worse, we heard a wolf howling nearby! I was so scared.
“I heard that wolves bully（欺负） the weak and fear the strong,” Roy told me. “Let’s strike the shovel（铲子） and shout to scare it away!” He found a stone and started to strike the shovel. And then he shouted as he struck the shovel. Inspired, I followed him to shout loudly.
Half an hour later, I felt cold all over the body. And the cold air on the mountain made that worse. My stomach began to ache. I lay in the tent, shivering, sweating and then falling unconscious. Roy was shocked with panic. He called my name screamingly, but I just made no response. He tried to put me on his back to carry me home but without success. At last, he went out and found some tree branches and blocked up the entrance to our tent with them. Then, he ran to the direction of our village as fast as he could.
Not knowing how much time went by, I heard some sounds approaching near. I thought it was Roy but I didn’t hear him saying anything. In a shock, I sat up with a rush. At that moment, my eyes had adjusted to the darkness. Through a hole of our tent, I saw two animals like dogs removing the tree branches with their mouths and claws. They were wolves!
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。
Their sudden appearance shocked me and a cold sweat broke out all over my body. _____________________
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Strangely, I saw the two wolves turn around and run away in a moment. ______________________________
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