2023-2024学年度高二年级第二学期期中联考试卷
英语试题
本试卷分试题卷和答题卷两部分。试题卷包括1至8页；答题卷1至4页。
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What was the woman dissatisfied with about the tour
A. The bus. B. The guide. C. The food.
2. What did the woman do yesterday
A. She bought a blouse. B. She got a book. C. She saw a film.
3 What can we learn from the conversation
A. All the subways are pleasant.
B. The subways need replacing.
C. The man took the subway last year.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a train. B. At a ticket office. C. In a travel agency.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A. A party. B. A flat. C. A sofa.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How did the woman learn about the movie
A. By reading a review.
B. By talking to a friend.
C. By checking the official website.
7. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Find another theater.
B. Book tickets in advance.
C. Arrive at the place early.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What has the man been doing
A. Drawing up a budget.
B. Choosing a restaurant.
C. Fixing up a place for a meeting.
9. What does the woman think of Star Restaurant
A. It is cheap. B. It is disappointing. C. It is better than Golden Eagle.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the man get his meals on weekdays
A. He buys them.
B. He makes them himself.
C. His roommate cooks them.
11. What does the woman usually do on the weekend
A. She relaxes at home.
B. She goes to restaurants.
C. She makes Chinese food.
12. Why doesn’t the man invite his friends over
A. His house is too small.
B. He isn’t good at cooking.
C. He doesn’t like to make a mess.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is May’s school project
A. Constructing a building.
B. Helping around the house.
C. Researching on building material.
14. Where is May going to work on the project
A. In the garage. B. In the bedroom. C. In the living room.
15. What is May worried about
A. She can’t do the project well.
B. There aren’t enough materials.
C. Her mom will be annoyed at the mess.
16. What will May do
A. Do some design work.
B. Ask her mother for help.
C. Save some cardboard boxes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker say about Indonesia
A. It’s always crowded.
B. There’re many famous places.
C. The weather is preferable in August.
18. Why did the speaker go to Bali every vacation
A. To visit the temples. B. To find a job. C. To see his father.
19. What is Pura Besakih
A. A beach. B. A hotel. C. A temple.
20. How does the speaker describe the hotels in Bali
A. They are expensive.
B. They can meet various needs.
C. They are designed mainly for leisure.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Buku Music Festival Where: New Orleans, LA When: July 10—July 11 Tickets: $180 — $270 Camping: No The Scene From art to music, Buku is a unique festival in the summer. With a post-industrial setting as the background and offering electronic music and hip hop, Buku succeeds as a true festival experience. Catch up on your sleep—with the all-night shows in the city of New Orleans, you need to get some rest.
Horizon Festival Where : Arinsal Andorra When : July 9—July 11 Tickets: $65 — $149 Camping: No The Scene It's hard to argue about a festival that has pool activities, paintball wars, its own Snow Olympics and secret parties. Beyond that you'll also find 100 + international DJs with stages on the mountain.
Gasparilla Music Festival Where: Tampa, FL When: July 9—July 10 Tickets : Free Camping : No The Scene The Gasparilla Music Festival is non-profit (非营利的). It organizes a music festival every year in the downtown square on the second weekend of July.
Golden Plains Festival Where: Meredith, Australia When: July 11 —July 13 Tickets : Free Camping: Yes The Scene There's no advertisement, no market stalls (货摊),and nothing marketed to you for the whole long weekend. It's meant to be a perfect place. Camp wherever you like, bring almost everything and anything if you want— you can bring a sofa and place it in the open-air theatre, and enjoy the sunshine and music for the long weekend.
1. Why do people in the Buku Music Festival need to catch up on their sleep
A. Sleep during the night is difficult. B. Buku has a post-industrial setting.
C. The performances will last overnight. D. The tickets for the festival are very expensive.
2. At which music festival can you find sports programs
A. Buku Music Festival. B. Horizon Festival.
C. Gasparilla Music Festival. D. Golden Plains Festival.
3. Where is the Golden Plains Festival held
A. On a mountain. B. In a downtown square.
C. In a music hall. D. In an open-air theatre.
【答案】1. C 2. B 3. D
【解析】
【分析】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个音乐节的基本信息。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Buku Music Festival中的“Catch up on your sleep—with the all-night shows in the city of New Orleans, you need to get some rest.(补上你的睡眠——在新奥尔良市观看通宵演出，你需要休息一下。)”可知，Buku Music Festival表演将持续一夜，所以需要补觉。故选C。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Horizon Festival中的“It's hard to argue about a festival that has pool activities, paintball wars, its own Snow Olympics and secret parties. (对于一个有游泳池活动、彩弹战争、自己的雪上奥运会和秘密派对的节日，我们很难提出异议。)”可知，Horizon Festival提供一些体育活动。故选B。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Golden Plains Festival中的“Camp wherever you like, bring almost everything and anything if you want— you can bring a sofa and place it in the open-air theatre, and enjoy the sunshine and music for the long weekend. (在任何你喜欢的地方露营，带上几乎所有的东西，如果你想的话，你可以带一个沙发，把它放在露天剧院，在漫长的周末享受阳光和音乐。)”可知，Golden Plains Festival是在露天剧场举行的。故选D。
B
I was 18 when I first went to sea as a tourist. As a teenager who always looked for novelty and a real adventure, I joined the Merchant Navy immediately after school. I got a round-the-world journey as my first trip we went to South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and sailed down the Panama Canal. Over the next 15 years, I enjoyed a joyful life as a steward, working long hours but playing hard during my time of. Then on the evening of my 33rd birthday in November 1983, we stopped in Trinidad and a group of us went to the land to celebrate. But when I opened my eyes at noon the next day, I knew I was suffering from more than just the typical effects of being drunk and staying up all night-I found I could see nothing.
As I was helped off the ship, I tried to calm down, assuming the situation was temporary. Later, I flew back to the UK and was examined by a specialist. He told me I had a rare serious medical condition,which could make me blind for the rest of my life. I couldn’t process what I’d heard at first; it just didn’t seem to make sense.
In the following months, I felt my life was over. I had lost not only my sight but also my independence-I was trapped in my house with no income. At first, I found it difficult to make my way from one room to another, and the thought of going outside filled me with anxiety.
The turning point came when I went on a camping holiday wit other visually impaired people-it made such a difference to be able to talk to people who understood my situation. Later, I started a two-year course at the Royal National Institute for the Blind, learning new skills. Halfway through the course, I got my first guide dog, Otis, which changed everything. I had a friend who always stayed with me-it was as if all the difficulties had disappeared and the sense of regained freedom was exciting.
Shortly after that, I started working again, and have since enjoyed a rewarding career with organizations that help visually impaired people.
4. What kind of life did the author live before his 33rd birthday
A. Hard but rewarding. B. Regular and boring.
C. Lonely but peaceful. D. Adventurous and happy.
5. How did the author probably feel after learning about his condition from the UK specialist
A. Shocked. B. Relaxed.
C. Regretful. D. Disappointed.
6. What changed the author’s attitude towards his life with blindness
A. The company of a guide dog.
B. A course in special education.
C. A talk with others having similar struggles.
D A rewarding job helping other blind people.
7. What would be the best title for the text
A. Knowledge has no limit
B. Losing sight doesn’t end my life
C. Regained freedom is more valuable
D. Guide dogs help rebuild my confidence
【答案】4. D 5. A 6. C 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文，主要讲的是作者本来是爱冒险，过着快乐生活的人，在失明后作者曾经一度难以接受，在和相同处境的人交流后作者重新开始了生活。
4题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段“As a teenager who always looked for novelty and a real adventure, I joined the Merchant Navy immediately after school.(作为一个总是追求新奇和真正冒险的青少年，我一放学就加入了商船队。)”和“Over the next 15 years, I enjoyed a joyful life as a steward, working long hours but playing hard during my time of.(在接下来的15年里，我享受着作为一名乘务员的快乐生活，工作时间很长，但在我的时间里，我玩得很开心。)”可知，他在33岁生日之前过着爱冒险又快乐的生活，故选D。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段“I couldn’t process what I’d heard at first; it just didn’t seem to make sense.(一开始我无法接受我所听到的;这似乎说不通。)”可知，从英国专家那里得知他的病情后，作者可能觉得很震惊，因为他无法接受专家所说的话，故选A。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据倒数第二段“The turning point came when I went on a camping holiday wit other visually impaired people-it made such a difference to be able to talk to people who understood my situation.(当我和其他视障人士一起去露营度假时，转折点出现了——能够和理解我处境的人交谈，这对我来说意义重大。)”可知，和有相同挣扎的人交谈改变了作者对失明生活的态度。故选C。
【7题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是倒数第二段“The turning point came when I went on a camping holiday wit other visually impaired people-it made such a difference to be able to talk to people who understood my situation. Later, I started a two-year course at the Royal National Institute for the Blind, learning new skills. Halfway through the course, I got my first guide dog, Otis, which changed everything. I had a friend who always stayed with me-it was as if all the difficulties had disappeared and the sense of regained freedom was exciting.(当我和其他视障人士一起去露营度假时，转折点出现了——能够和理解我处境的人交谈，这对我来说意义重大。后来，我在皇家国家盲人学院开始了为期两年的课程，学习新的技能。中途，我得到了我的第一只导盲犬奥蒂斯，它改变了一切。我有一个朋友总是和我在一起——好像所有的困难都消失了，重获自由的感觉令人兴奋。)”和最后一段“Shortly after that, I started working again, and have since enjoyed a rewarding career with organizations that help visually impaired people.(此后不久，我重新开始工作，并在帮助视障人士的组织中享受了一份有意义的职业。)”可知，本文主要讲的是作者本来是爱冒险，过着快乐生活的人，在失明后作者曾经一度难以接受，在和相同处境的人交流后作者重新开始了生活，因此本文最恰当的题目是B选项“Losing sight doesn’t end my life(失明并没有结束我的生活)”。故选B。
C
We have to make certain our limited money is well spent. But what should we spend our money on A 20-year study conducted by Dr. Gilovich, a professor at Cormell University, reached a powerful and straightforward conclusion: don’t spend your money on things.
The trouble with things is that the happiness they provide peters out. We get used to new possessions, and what once seemed exciting quickly becomes the common. We keep raising the bar and always look for an even better one. Possessions, by their nature, cause comparisons. We buy a new car and are thrilled with it until a friend buys a better one -and there’s always someone with a better one. Most of us usually assume that the happiness we get from buying something will last as long as the thing itself. It seems intuitive (直觉的) that investing in something we can see, hear, and touch on a permanent basis delivers the best value. But it’s not the case at all.
Gilovich has found that experiences deliver more-lasting happiness than things. Experiences become a part of our identity. Everyone’s experience is unique. We are not our possessions, but we are the accumulation of everything we’ve seen, the things we’ve done, and the places we’ve been to. “Our experiences are a bigger part of ourselves than our material goods,” said Gilovich. “You can really like your material stuff. You can even think that part of your identity is connected to those things, but they remain separate from you. In contrast, your experiences really are part of you. We are the sum total of our experiences.”
Besides, we don’t compare experiences in the same way that we compare things. It’s hard to quantify the relative value of any two experiences, which makes them that much more enjoyable. And expectation of an experience causes excitement and enjoyment, while expectation of obtaining a possession causes impatience. Experiences are enjoyable from the very first moments of planning, all the way through to the memories you keep forever. The temporary happiness achieved by buying things can be regarded as “puddles (水坑) of pleasure.” In other words, that kind of happiness evaporates (蒸发) quickly and leaves us wanting more. Things may last longer than experiences, but the memories that remain are what matter most.
8. The underlined phrase “peters out” can be replaced by ______.
A. takes away B. dies away C. is not real D. costs too much
9. What does Gilovich think of experiences
A. Experiences can exist in our memory forever.
B. Our experiences take up all parts of ourselves.
C. Our experiences are what set us apart from others.
D. Experiences deliver less-lasting happiness than things.
10. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Spiritual wealth is the most valuable for us.
B. Experiences can be compared with each other.
C. Expecting an experience increases our feeling of anxiety.
D. People are more likely to be impatient when buying things.
11. Which is the main idea of the passage
A. How can we make happiness last long
B. How can we gain happiness with money
C. Why do experiences achieve permanent happiness than things
D. Why should we spend money on experiences instead of things
【答案】8. B 9. C 10. A 11. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇议论文。作者论证了一个道理“为什么要把钱花在经历上，而不是事物上”。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线短语所在句后一句“We get used to new possessions, and what once seemed exciting quickly becomes the norm.(我们习惯了新拥有的东西，曾经令人兴奋的东西很快就变成了常态)”可推知，新拥有的东西，能够带来的快乐是短暂的 ，很快就会“消失”，peters out对应的同义词应是“die away”。故选B。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段提到“Gilovich has found that experiences deliver more-lasting happiness than things. Experiences become a part of our identity. Everyone's experience is unique.(吉洛维奇发现，体验比物质更能带来持久的幸福。经历成为我们身份的一部分。每个人的经历都是独一无二的)”可知，吉洛维奇（Gilovich）认为经历是个人身份的象征，个人的经历形成与他人的区别，因此我们的经历让我们与他人不同。故选C。
【10题详解】
推理判断题。根据第二段首句提到“The trouble with things is that the happiness they provide peters out.(问题是，事物所带来的快乐会逐渐消失)”及第三段首句提到“Gilovich has found that experiences deliver more-lasting happiness than things.(吉洛维奇发现，体验比物质更能带来持久的幸福)”及最后一段最后一句提到“Things may last longer than experiences, but the memories that remain are what matter most.(事物可能比经历更持久，但留下的记忆才是最重要的)”可推知，作者认为，事物可能留存的时间比经历更久，但是并不能带来长久的幸福，而经历留下的精神财富才是最重要的。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文内容特别是最后一段的“In other words, that kind of happiness evaporates quickly and leaves us wanting more. Things may last longer than experiences, but the memories that remain are what matter most.(换句话说，这种幸福很快就蒸发了，让我们想要更多。事情可能比经历更长，但留下的记忆是最重要的)”可知，本文主要讲述了事物能够带来的幸福是短暂，经历留下来的精神财富才是最重要的；再根据第一段首句，引出文章主题“We have to make certain our limited money is well spent. But what should we spend our money on (我们必须确保有限的钱花得值。但是我们应该把钱花在什么地方呢？)”可知，本文主要想表达的主题是“为什么要把钱花在经历上，而不是事物上呢？”故选D。
D
Personality has been described in all sorts of animal species. Some are shy while others are active. Now a new study suggests experts can reliably measure animal personality simply from the way animals move, and that the method could be used to help scientists and mathematicians from Swansea University and the University of Essex filmed the movements of 15 three-spined stickleback fish (三刺鱼) swimming in a tank which contained two ,three or five plastic plants in fixed positions. Using the high-resolution tracking data from video recordings, the team measured how long and how often the fish turned, and how long they stopped and started moving.
The data showed that each fish’s movements were very different, and that these differences were highly repeatable—so mush so that the researchers could identify a fish just from its movement data.
Dr Ines Furthbauerm, a co-author of the study from Swansea University, said, “These personalities in fish are like signatures—different and unique to an individual. We found the fish’s signatures were the same when we made simple changes to the fish tanks, such as adding additional plants. However, it is possible that these signatures change gradually over an animal’s lifetime, or suddenly if an animal meets something new or unexpected in its environment. Tracking animals’ movements over longer periods and in the wild will give us this sort of insight and help us better understand not only personality but also how flexible an animal’s behavior is.”
Dr Andrew King, lead author from Swansea University, said, “The research is significant because it suggest we might be able to quantify personality differences in wild animals.
12. What did the research team do to the fish
A. They kept measuring their sizes. B. They fed them with real plants.
C. They recorded their movements. D. They put them in different tanks.
13. What did Dr Ines Furtbauer find about the fish’s personalities in the study
A. They remained relatively stable. B. They changed easily accordingly.
C. They proved difficult to detect. D. They were the same as others’.
14. What is Dr Andrew King’s attitude to the new study
A. Positive. B. Disapproving.
C. Conservative. D. Unclear.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Personality Determines Movements. B. How Animals Move Seems Similar.
C. Personality Is Not a Secret. D. Animals’ Movements Tell Personality.
【答案】12. C 13. A 14. A 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。各种各样的动物都有自己的个性。一项新的研究表明，专家们可以简单地通过动物的运动方式来可靠地测量动物的性格。文章还介绍了该研究。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。由文章第一段中“Now a new study suggests experts can reliably measure animal personality simply from the way animals move, and that the method could be used to help scientists and mathematicians from Swansea University and the University of Essex filmed the movements of 15 three-spined stickleback fish swimming in a tank which contained two ,three or five plastic plants in fixed positions. (现在，一项新的研究表明，专家们可以简单地通过动物的运动方式来可靠地测量动物的性格，这种方法可以帮助斯旺西大学和埃塞克斯大学的科学家和数学家拍摄15条三刺鱼在一个固定位置装有两种、三种或五种塑料植物的水箱中游泳的动作。)”可知，研究小组记录下了鱼的动作。故选C。
【13题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第三段中“These personalities in fish are like signatures—different and unique to an individual. We found the fish’s signatures were the same when we made simple changes to the fish tanks, such as adding additional plants. (鱼的这些个性就像签名一样——对每个人来说都是不同的、独一无二的。我们发现，当我们对鱼缸做一些简单的改变时，比如增加额外的植物，鱼的特征是一样的。)”可知，Ines Furtbauer博士发现它们保持相对稳定。故选A。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。由文章最后一段中“Dr Andrew King, lead author from Swansea University, said, “The research is significant because it suggest we might be able to quantify personality differences in wild animals. (来自斯旺西大学的首席作者安德鲁·金博士说：“这项研究意义重大，因为它表明我们可以量化野生动物的性格差异。”)”可知，Andrew King对这项新研究持积极乐观的态度。故选A。
【15题详解】
主旨大意题。通读全文，尤其是由文章第一段中“Personality has been described in all sorts of animal species. Some are shy while others are active. Now a new study suggests experts can reliably measure animal personality simply from the way animals move, and that the method could be used to help scientists and mathematicians from Swansea University and the University of Essex filmed the movements of 15 three-spined stickleback fish swimming in a tank which contained two ,three or five plastic plants in fixed positions. (各种各样的动物都有自己的个性。有些动物害羞，有些动物活跃。现在，一项新的研究表明，专家们可以简单地通过动物的运动方式来可靠地测量动物的性格，这种方法可以帮助斯旺西大学和埃塞克斯大学的科学家和数学家拍摄15条三刺鱼在一个固定位置装有两种、三种或五种塑料植物的水箱中游泳的动作。)”可知，各种各样的动物都有自己的个性。一项新的研究表明，专家们可以简单地通过动物的运动方式来可靠地测量动物的性格。文章还介绍了该研究。所以选项D“Animals’ Movements Tell Personality. (动物的动作告诉我们个性。)”符合题意。故选D。
第二节（共5个小题；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。选项中有两处为多余选项。
Nowadays, the term “superfood” has become the nutritional buzzword. Simply put, these superfoods are those that provide large amount of nutrients through minimal calories.
The term “superfood” may have taken the modern food scene by storm. ____16____ Although only popular in recent years, the concept of certain foods with special nutritional qualities has been around for a long time. The nickname “superfood” gained widespread popularity in the early 2000s as health enthusiasts and the food industry sought to identify and market foods with special health benefits. Today, it is a trend in diet.
In an age when we share all kinds of superfoods on social media, ignoring the phenomenon is impossible. ____17____ It’s easy to understand. These nutritional superheroes offer a perfect combination of substance and style, tailored for the digital generation. Their lively colours, exotic origins and impressive nutrient profiles make them candidates for the next viral food trend.
____18____ They offer a lifestyle that reflects the global shift towards a more health conscious society. As the world wrestles with an increasing burden of diseases and the fast pace of modern life, people are seeking dietary solutions from superfoods. ____19____ They are rich in vitamins and minerals that can strengthen your immune system, avoid chronic diseases, and improve your overall well being. Another remarkable benefit is their potential to promote heart health, helping you build a strong heart. Don’t forget their role in skin regeneration. The antioxidants (抗氧化物) can provide a natural glow, reduce skin ageing and fight against skin conditions.
____20____ Superfoods, while nutritionally dense, should be part of a comprehensive diet rather than the only guarantee of our health.
A. What is driving the trend
B. What are nutritional superheroes
C. They bring appearances to the table as well.
D. Superfoods promise more than just a meal.
E. No single food can cure all diseases.
F. They seem tailor made to deal with these concerns.
G. However, its roots can be traced back to early 20th century nutrition literature.
【答案】16. G 17. A 18. D 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要对“超级食品”这一概念进行了说明和解释，包括其定义、流行原因、在社交媒体上的表现、对健康的好处以及需要保持平衡观点等方面。
【16题详解】
空前内容“The term “superfood” may have taken the modern food scene by storm.(“超级食物”这个词可能已经席卷了现代食物界。)”提出“超级食物”这一概念。选项G“However, its roots can be traced back to early 20th century nutrition literature.(然而，它的根源可以追溯到20世纪早期的营养文献。)”指出其根源可以追溯到20世纪早期的营养文献，与上文“the modern food”之间存在转折关系。同时引出下文“Although only popular in recent years, the concept of certain foods with special nutritional qualities has been around for a long time.(虽然近几年才流行起来，但某些具有特殊营养品质的食物的概念已经存在很长时间了)”故选G。
【17题详解】
根据空后“It’s easy to understand. These nutritional superheroes offer a perfect combination of substance and style, tailored for the digital generation.(这很容易理解。这些营养超级英雄提供了物质和风格的完美结合，为数字一代量身定制。)”可知，下文解释了超级食物受欢迎的原因。选项A“What is driving the trend (是什么推动了这种趋势？)”与下文内容一致，下文为问题的答案。故选A。
【18题详解】
根据下文“They offer a lifestyle that reflects the global shift towards a more health conscious society. (它们提供的生活方式反映了全球向更加注重健康的社会的转变。)”可知，超级食物所提供的生活方式反映了人们越来越重视健康。选项D“Superfoods promise more than just a meal.(超级食物承诺的不仅仅是一顿饭。)”与下文内容相符，指出超级食物不仅仅是一顿饭，同时也是一种良好的生活方式。故选D。
【19题详解】
根据上文“As the world wrestles with an increasing burden of diseases and the fast pace of modern life, people are seeking dietary solutions from superfoods.(随着世界与日益增加的疾病负担和快节奏的现代生活作斗争，人们正在从超级食品中寻求饮食解决方案)”可知，人们希望超级食品能够帮助他们战胜疾病和快节奏生活所带来的压力。选项F“They seem tailor made to deal with these concerns.(它们似乎是为解决这些问题而量身定做的。)”延续上文内容，指出超级食物正是为解决这些问题而量身定做的。同时与下文内容“They are rich in vitamins and minerals that can strengthen your immune system, avoid chronic diseases, and improve your overall well being.(它们富含维生素和矿物质，可以增强你的免疫系统，避免慢性疾病，并改善你的整体健康。)”保持一致，下文解释了为什么超级食物能解决这些问题。故选F。
【20题详解】
根据下文“Superfoods, while nutritionally dense, should be part of a comprehensive diet rather than the only guarantee of our health(超级食物虽然营养丰富，但应该是全面饮食的一部分，而不是我们健康的唯一保证。)”可知，超级食物不是我们健康的唯一保证而是全面饮食的一部分。选项E“No single food can cure all diseases.(没有一种食物能包治百病。)”与下文内容一致，指出超级食物并不能保证我们的健康，我们需要的是全面的饮食。故选E。
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
While enjoying my fresh lunch in a restaurant in Amsterdam, I noticed something odd. Customers coming in for something to eat ignored the person standing behind the counter (柜台), preferring to____21____through a smart phone.
What was the crazy thing about this They were just several____22____apart! In fact, they were so close that the staff member took a quick____23____at his screen to get a head start on picking the right vegetables—all without any words____24____. Now, I get it: Modern technology allows us to be more____25____, but I might be witnessing something deeper: we prefer not to talk to each other anymore.
Think about it for a moment. When was the last time you naturally ___26___ a conversation with somebody you didn’t know The chances are that you don’t even____27____! Likely either you or the other person was “busy” with other things like____28____with a smartphone. Now, with the____29____of digital technologies, one can’t help but pay the____30____for modern efficiency: our ability to talk to strangers.
We shop,____31____a hotel, or order a taxi, all via an app.____32____with random strangers is becoming rarer and rarer. Yet there are surprising____33____of having even a short and simple conversation with strangers. You might learn something____34____, and beyond doubt, it has the power to enrich your understanding of others and____35____a special bond in our modern world.
21.
A. talk B. call C. order D. deliver
22.
A. meters B. millimeters C. kilometers D. centimeters
23.
A. chance B. turn C. look D. test
24.
A. spoken B. written C. typed D. mentioned
25.
A. efficient B. enthusiastic C. effective D. energetic
26.
A. ended up B. engaged in C. made up D. went on
27.
A. hear B. believe C. remember D. understand
28.
A. recording B. studying C. playing D. calculating
29.
A. idea B. aim C. problem D. rise
30.
A. cash B. price C. debt D. tax
31.
A. decorate B. book C. build D. repair
32.
A. Contact B. Work C. Quarrel D. Reunion
33.
A. interests B. benefits C. disadvantages D. influences
34.
A. unrealistic B. unsuitable C. unreasonable D. unexpected
35.
A. serves as B. refers to C. accounts for D. consists of
【答案】21. C 22. D 23. C 24. A 25. A 26. B 27. C 28. C 29. D 30. B 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇夹叙夹议文。文章主要讲述了随着数字技术的兴起，人们通过手机来完成生活中的各种事情，从而失去了和陌生人说话的能力。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：来吃东西的顾客忽略了站在柜台后面的人，他们更喜欢通过智能手机点餐。A. talk谈话；B. call呼叫；C. order预定；D. deliver传送。根据下文“through a smart phone”可知，在餐馆中顾客是通过智能手机点餐。故选C项。
【22题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们只相距几厘米！A. meters米；B. millimeters毫米；C. kilometers千米；D. centimeters厘米。根据下文“they were so close that the staff member took a quick___3____at his screen to get a head start on picking the right vegetables”可知，工作人员能看到顾客的手机屏幕，故他们相距只有几厘米远。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：事实上，他们离得太近了，以至于工作人员快速看了一眼屏幕，就可以抢先一步挑选合适的蔬菜——所有这些都没有说话。A. chance机会；B. turn转动；C. look看；D. test测验。根据上文“they were so close”及下文“at his screen”可知，工作人员可以看到顾客的手机屏幕。故选C项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：事实上，他们离得太近了，以至于工作人员快速看了一眼屏幕，就可以抢先一步挑选合适蔬菜——所有这些都没有说话。A. spoken说；B. written写；C. typed打字；D. mentioned提到。根据下文“we prefer not to talk to each other anymore.”可知，这一切是在一句话也没有说的情况下进行的。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：现在，我明白了：现代技术让我们更有效率，但我可能看到了更深层次的东西：我们更喜欢不再与人交谈。A. efficient高效的；B. enthusiastic热情的；C. effective有效的；D. energetic精力充沛的。根据下文“one can’t help but pay the ____10____for modern efficiency”可知，现代技术使我们更加高效。故选A项。
【26题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：你上一次自然地与一个你不认识的人交谈是什么时候？A. ended up最终；B. engaged in从事，参与；C. made up组成；D. went on继续。根据上文“we prefer not to talk to each other anymore.”可知，这里是说上一次和陌生人进行交谈的时候。故选B项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很可能你都不记得了！A. hear听；B. believe相信；C.remember记得；D. understand理解。根据上文“When was the last time”可知，这里是指你不记得上次和陌生人说话是什么时候了。故选C项。
【28题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：很可能你或对方都在忙于其他事情，比如玩智能手机。A. recording录音；B. studying研究；C. playing玩；D. calculating计算。根据上文“busy”和下文的“with a smartphone”可知，人们在忙着玩手机。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，随着数字技术的兴起，人们不禁要为现代效率付出代价：我们与陌生人交谈的能力。A. idea想法；B. aim目标；C. problem问题；D. rise兴起，提高。根据下文“modern efficiency”可知，正是随着数字技术的兴起，人们的现代效率得以提高。故选D项。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：现在，随着数字技术的兴起，人们不禁要为现代效率付出代价：我们与陌生人交谈的能力。A. cash现金；B. price代价；C. debt债务；D. tax税。pay the price for“为……付出代价”为固定短语。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我们通过应用程序购物、预订酒店或叫出租车。A. decorate装饰；B. book预定；C. build构建；D. repair修理。根据下文“all via an app”可知，我们通过应用程序预订酒店。故选B项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：与随意的陌生人接触越来越少。A. Contact接触；B. Work工作；C. Quarrel争吵；D. Reunion重聚。根据上文“We shop, __11__a hotel, or order a taxi, all via an app.”可知，人们通过手机完成生活中的各种事情，故和陌生人的接触少了。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：然而，与陌生人进行简短的交谈也有令人惊奇的好处。A. interests利益；B. benefits好处；C. disadvantages缺点；D. influences影响。根据下文“You might learn something___14____, and beyond doubt, it has the power to enrich your understanding of others and ___15____a special bond in our modern world.”可知，和陌生人交谈有很多好处。故选B项。
【34题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：你可能会学到一些意想不到的东西，毫无疑问，它有力量丰富你对他人的理解，并在我们的现代世界中成为一种特殊的纽带。A. unrealistic不切实际；B. unsuitable不合适的；C. unreasonable不合理的；D. unexpected想不到的。根据上文“having even a short and simple conversation with strangers”可知，和陌生人交谈可能让你学到意想不到的东西。故选D项。
【35题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：你可能会学到一些意想不到的东西，毫无疑问，它有力量丰富你对他人的理解，并在我们的现代世界中成为一种特殊的纽带。A. serves as充当；B. refers to指的是；C. accounts for导致；D. consists of由组成。根据下文“a special bond in our modern world”可知，和陌生人交谈可以担当现代生活中的纽带。故选A项。
第二节 语法填空（共10个小题；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。
Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI) created the world’s first virtual child-image figure named Tong Tong, ____36____ (base) on artificial general intelligence (AGI) technology, said the institute in Beijing on Wednesday.
Tong Tong ____37____ (train) using the TongOS2.0 AGI operating system and TongPL2.0 programming language- ____38____ self-developed learning and reasoning framework for long. This training equips Tong Tong with abilities in active vision, comprehension, communication, and many other ____39____ (personality).
“Tong Tong possesses a complete mindset and value system similar to ____40____ of a three or four-year-old child. Currently, it is still undergoing rapid evolution and ____41____ (enter) various aspects of our lives in the near future,” said Zhu Songchun, director of BIGAI.
Tong Tong has the potential ____42____ (assist) in real-life scenes in the future, which includes smart homes, health management, education and training, and interactions. According to BIGAI, Tong Tong can provide users with a more ____43____ (intelligence), personalized, and adaptable industry digital intelligent human. “AGI is the most powerful driver ____44____ functions as new quality productive forces,” Zhu added. ____45____ strengthening research and development in high-tech innovation, BIGAI has also focused on developing talent in the field of AGL.
【答案】36. based
37. has been trained
38. a 39. personalities
40. that 41. will enter
42. to assist
43. intelligent
44. that 45. Besides
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。这篇文章报道了北京通用人工智能研究院创造了一个名为“童童”的虚拟儿童形象，并介绍了这个虚拟形象的特点、能力和潜在应用场景。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：北京通用人工智能研究院(BIGAI)周三在北京表示，该研究院基于通用人工智能(AGI)技术，创造了世界上第一个名为“童童”的虚拟儿童形象。此处应是固定搭配：be based on意为“基于”，又本句已有谓语动词created，所以用base用非谓语形式，去掉be动词。故填based。
【37题详解】
考查动词时态和语态。句意：童童长期使用TongOS2.0 AGI操作系统和自主研发的学习推理框架——TongPL2.0编程语言进行训练。train作本句谓语，和主语Tong Tong之间是被动关系，用被动语态，根据时间状语for long可知，用现在完成时，所以用现在完成时的被动语态，主语为第三人称单数。故填has been trained。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：童童长期使用TongOS2.0 AGI操作系统和自主研发的学习推理框架——TongPL2.0编程语言进行训练。framework意为“框架”，为可数名词，句中用的单数，前应用不定冠词修饰，self-developed为辅音音素开头，用a修饰。故填a。
【39题详解】
考查名词。句意：这种训练使童童具备了主动视觉、理解能力、沟通能力和许多其他方面的能力。根据空前的other可知，空处应填名词复数形式。故填personalities。
【40题详解】
考查代词。句意：童童拥有一个完整的心态和价值体系，类似于一个三四岁的孩子。根据句意可知，空处应填代词，代指前文提到的“a complete mindset and value system”，应用that代指。故填that。
【41题详解】
考查动词时态。句意：目前，它仍在快速发展，并将在不久的将来进入我们生活的各个方面。本句是and连接的并列句，enter作后句谓语，根据时间状语in the near future可知，用一般将来时。故填will enter。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：“童童”有潜力在未来的现实生活场景中提供帮助，包括智能家居、健康管理、教育培训和互动。此处是固定搭配：have the potential to do sth.意为“有潜力做某事”。故填to assist。
【43题详解】
考查形容词。句意：据BIGAI介绍，通通可以为用户提供更加智能、个性化、适应性更强的行业数字化智能人。空处和后文的personalized，adaptable并列，所以空处应填形容词作定语，intelligence的形容词形式是intelligent。故填intelligent。
【44题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：“人工智能是最强大的驱动力，是新的优质生产力，”朱补充说。空处引导定语从句，修饰先行词driver，在从句作主语，当先行词有最高级修饰时，只能用that引导。故填that。
【45题详解】
考查介词。句意：除了加强高科技创新的研发外，BIGAI还专注于培养AGL领域的人才。根据句意，此处表达“除…之外”之意，应用介词besides作条件状语，位于句首，首字母应大写。故填Besides。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，在五一劳动节到来之际，你做了关于“学生做家务”的校园采访。请你就此次采访写一篇报道，向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 学生做家务的情况：2. 他们对做家务的看法。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】
The Benefits of Doing Housework
In a campus interview conducted recently, students have shared how they benefit from doing housework.
The findings suggest that students participating in housework are more likely to improve time management, relieve stress, and build a sense of responsibility. The interview s reveal that doing housework not only promotes family bonding but fosters personal growth. Some students believe that it even plays a significant role in academic success, for it helps strengthen self-reliance and confidence.
All in all, the benefits extend beyond home as long as they embrace the role of contributing to housework.
【解析】
【导语】本篇是应用文写作。在五一劳动节到来之际，你做了关于“学生做家务”的校园采访，要求考生就此次采访写一篇报道，向校英文报投稿。
【详解】1. 词汇积累
表明：suggest→show
参加：participate in→take part in
提高：improve→enhance
相信：believe→trust
2. 句式拓展
同义句替换
原句：The findings suggest that students participating in housework are more likely to improve time management, relieve stress, and build a sense of responsibility.
拓展句：The findings suggest that students who actively participate in housework tasks are more likely to develop better time management skills, effectively relieve stress, and cultivate a stronger sense of responsibility.
【点睛】[高分句型1]The interview s reveal that doing housework not only promotes family bonding but fosters personal growth.(that引导的宾语从句)
[高分句型2]Some students believe that it even plays a significant role in academic success, for it helps strengthen self-reliance and confidence.(that引导的宾语从句)
第二节（满分25分）
47. 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. 请按如下格式作答。
Sarah decided to help Mrs. Wilson out.
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Over time, their unlikely friendship became noticed in the park.
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【答案】佳作展台
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 Surah’s deserts, 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.
Over time, their unlikely friendship became noticed in the park. Sarah’s small table was not merely a place to buy 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.
【解析】
【导语】文章以人物为线索展开，讲述了高中生Sarah对烘焙充满热情，她梦想有一天能开一家自己的烘焙店。为了提高技能和获得实践经验，她每周六都会在一个公园设立一个小摊位，出售自制的曲奇和蛋糕。一天，她注意到一位忧郁的老妇人独自坐在公园的长椅上陷入沉思。Sarah给老人端来一杯茶喝一块巧克力蛋糕，并开始与之交谈。老妇人介绍她自己为威尔逊夫人，退休前是一名烘焙师，自从一星期前丈夫因癌症去世后她一直独居，来公园是她躲避孤独的方式。Sarah倾听着威尔逊夫人的故事，内心深受触动。
【详解】1.段落续写
①由第一段首句内容“Sarah决定帮助威尔逊夫人摆脱困境。”可知，第一段可描写两人因烘焙而建立了联系，并且随着两人之间对话和互动更加频繁，关系进一步深化。
②由第二段首句内容“随着时间的推移，她们难以置信的友谊在公园引起了注意。”可知，第二段可描写Sarah的善举引发了人们的关注，越来越多的人付出爱心，关爱孤独的威尔逊夫人。还可以描写Sarah的烘焙能力得到大家的认可，最终她成功拥有了一家自己的烘焙店。
2.续写线索：Sarah请威尔逊夫人吃甜点——两人聊天——Sarah安慰威尔逊夫人——悲伤逐渐消除——威尔逊夫人分享烘焙经验——威尔逊夫人得到更多关爱——Sarah最终开了烘焙店。
3.词汇激活
行为类
招待/款待某人：treat sb. to/offer sb. hospitality
摆脱：get out of/get rid of
影响：influence/affect
吸引：attract/appeal to
情绪类
关心他人的：caring/thoughtful
令人感动的：moving/touching
【点睛】[高分句型1]Mrs. Wilson, once a lonely woman, found herself being surrounded by a group of new friends, whose company helped her get out of loneliness.（运用了whose引导非限制性定语从句）
[高分句型2]Assisted by Mrs. Wilson, the small table has grown into a shop.（运用了过去分词作状语）
听力答案:CCABCAABBABAACCABCCB2023-2024学年度高二年级第二学期期中联考试卷
英语试题
本试卷分试题卷和答题卷两部分。试题卷包括1至8页；答题卷1至4页。
满分：150分 考试时间：120分钟
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。听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对话仅读一遍。
例: How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案是C。
1. What was the woman dissatisfied with about the tour
A. The bus. B. The guide. C. The food.
2. What did the woman do yesterday
A. She bought a blouse. B. She got a book. C. She saw a film.
3. What can we learn from the conversation
A. All the subways are pleasant.
B. The subways need replacing.
C. The man took the subway last year.
4. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. On a train. B. At a ticket office. C. In a travel agency.
5. What are the speakers talking about
A A party. B. A flat. C. A sofa.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟：听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. How did the woman learn about the movie
A. By reading a review.
B. By talking to a friend.
C. By checking the official website.
7. What does the woman suggest the man do
A. Find another theater.
B. Book tickets in advance.
C. Arrive at the place early.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What has the man been doing
A. Drawing up a budget.
B. Choosing a restaurant.
C. Fixing up a place for a meeting.
9. What does the woman think of Star Restaurant
A. It is cheap. B. It is disappointing. C. It is better than Golden Eagle.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How does the man get his meals on weekdays
A. He buys them.
B. He makes them himself.
C. His roommate cooks them.
11 What does the woman usually do on the weekend
A. She relaxes at home.
B. She goes to restaurants.
C. She makes Chinese food.
12. Why doesn’t the man invite his friends over
A. His house is too small.
B. He isn’t good at cooking.
C. He doesn’t like to make a mess.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What is May’s school project
A. Constructing a building.
B. Helping around the house.
C. Researching on building material.
14. Where is May going to work on the project
A. In the garage. B. In the bedroom. C. In the living room.
15. What is May worried about
A. She can’t do the project well.
B. There aren’t enough materials.
C. Her mom will be annoyed at the mess.
16. What will May do
A. Do some design work.
B. Ask her mother for help.
C. Save some cardboard boxes.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What does the speaker say about Indonesia
A. It’s always crowded.
B. There’re many famous places.
C. The weather is preferable in August.
18. Why did the speaker go to Bali every vacation
A. To visit the temples. B. To find a job. C. To see his father.
19. What is Pura Besakih
A. A beach. B. A hotel. C. A temple.
20. How does the speaker describe the hotels in Bali
A. They are expensive.
B. They can meet various needs.
C. They are designed mainly for leisure.
第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15个小题；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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
A
Buku Music Festival Where: New Orleans, LA When: July 10—July 11 Tickets: $180 — $270 Camping: No The Scene From art to music, Buku is a unique festival in the summer. With a post-industrial setting as the background and offering electronic music and hip hop, Buku succeeds as a true festival experience. Catch up on your sleep—with the all-night shows in the city of New Orleans, you need to get some rest.
Horizon Festival Where : Arinsal, Andorra When : July 9—July 11 Tickets: $65 — $149 Camping: No The Scene It's hard to argue about a festival that has pool activities, paintball wars, its own Snow Olympics and secret parties. Beyond that you'll also find 100 + international DJs with stages on the mountain.
Gasparilla Music Festival Where: Tampa, FL When: July 9—July 10 Tickets : Free Camping : No The Scene The Gasparilla Music Festival is non-profit (非营利的). It organizes a music festival every year in the downtown square on the second weekend of July.
Golden Plains Festival Where: Meredith, Australia When: July 11 —July 13 Tickets : Free Camping: Yes The Scene There's no advertisement, no market stalls (货摊),and nothing marketed to you for the whole long weekend. It's meant to be a perfect place. Camp wherever you like, bring almost everything and anything if you want— you can bring a sofa and place it in the open-air theatre, and enjoy the sunshine and music for the long weekend.
1. Why do people in the Buku Music Festival need to catch up on their sleep
A. Sleep during the night is difficult. B. Buku has a post-industrial setting.
C. The performances will last overnight. D. The tickets for the festival are very expensive.
2. At which music festival can you find sports programs
A. Buku Music Festival. B. Horizon Festival.
C. Gasparilla Music Festival. D. Golden Plains Festival.
3. Where is the Golden Plains Festival held
A. On a mountain. B. In a downtown square.
C. In a music hall. D. In an open-air theatre.
B
I was 18 when I first went to sea as a tourist. As a teenager who always looked for novelty and a real adventure, I joined the Merchant Navy immediately after school. I got a round-the-world journey as my first trip we went to South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and sailed down the Panama Canal. Over the next 15 years, I enjoyed a joyful life as a steward, working long hours but playing hard during my time of. Then on the evening of my 33rd birthday in November 1983, we stopped in Trinidad and a group of us went to the land to celebrate. But when I opened my eyes at noon the next day, I knew I was suffering from more than just the typical effects of being drunk and staying up all night-I found I could see nothing.
As I was helped off the ship, I tried to calm down, assuming the situation was temporary. Later, I flew back to the UK and was examined by a specialist. He told me I had a rare serious medical condition,which could make me blind for the rest of my life. I couldn’t process what I’d heard at first; it just didn’t seem to make sense.
In the following months, I felt my life was over. I had lost not only my sight but also my independence-I was trapped in my house with no income. At first, I found it difficult to make my way from one room to another, and the thought of going outside filled me with anxiety.
The turning point came when I went on a camping holiday wit other visually impaired people-it made such a difference to be able to talk to people who understood my situation. Later, I started a two-year course at the Royal National Institute for the Blind, learning new skills. Halfway through the course, I got my first guide dog, Otis, which changed everything. I had a friend who always stayed with me-it was as if all the difficulties had disappeared and the sense of regained freedom was exciting.
Shortly after that, I started working again, and have since enjoyed a rewarding career with organizations that help visually impaired people.
4. What kind of life did the author live before his 33rd birthday
A. Hard but rewarding. B. Regular and boring.
C. Lonely but peaceful. D. Adventurous and happy.
5. How did the author probably feel after learning about his condition from the UK specialist
A. Shocked. B. Relaxed.
C. Regretful. D. Disappointed.
6. What changed the author’s attitude towards his life with blindness
A. The company of a guide dog.
B. A course in special education.
C. A talk with others having similar struggles.
D. A rewarding job helping other blind people.
7 What would be the best title for the text
A. Knowledge has no limit
B. Losing sight doesn’t end my life
C. Regained freedom is more valuable
D. Guide dogs help rebuild my confidence
C
We have to make certain our limited money is well spent. But what should we spend our money on A 20-year study conducted by Dr. Gilovich, a professor at Cormell University, reached a powerful and straightforward conclusion: don’t spend your money on things.
The trouble with things is that the happiness they provide peters out. We get used to new possessions, and what once seemed exciting quickly becomes the common. We keep raising the bar and always look for an even better one. Possessions, by their nature, cause comparisons. We buy a new car and are thrilled with it until a friend buys a better one -and there’s always someone with a better one. Most of us usually assume that the happiness we get from buying something will last as long as the thing itself. It seems intuitive (直觉的) that investing in something we can see, hear, and touch on a permanent basis delivers the best value. But it’s not the case at all.
Gilovich has found that experiences deliver more-lasting happiness than things. Experiences become a part of our identity. Everyone’s experience is unique. We are not our possessions, but we are the accumulation of everything we’ve seen, the things we’ve done, and the places we’ve been to. “Our experiences are a bigger part of ourselves than our material goods,” said Gilovich. “You can really like your material stuff. You can even think that part of your identity is connected to those things, but they remain separate from you. In contrast, your experiences really are part of you. We are the sum total of our experiences.”
Besides, we don’t compare experiences in the same way that we compare things. It’s hard to quantify the relative value of any two experiences, which makes them that much more enjoyable. And expectation of an experience causes excitement and enjoyment, while expectation of obtaining a possession causes impatience. Experiences are enjoyable from the very first moments of planning, all the way through to the memories you keep forever. The temporary happiness achieved by buying things can be regarded as “puddles (水坑) of pleasure.” In other words, that kind of happiness evaporates (蒸发) quickly and leaves us wanting more. Things may last longer than experiences, but the memories that remain are what matter most.
8. The underlined phrase “peters out” can be replaced by ______.
A. takes away B. dies away C. is not real D. costs too much
9. What does Gilovich think of experiences
A. Experiences can exist in our memory forever.
B. Our experiences take up all parts of ourselves.
C. Our experiences are what set us apart from others.
D. Experiences deliver less-lasting happiness than things.
10. What can be inferred from the passage
A. Spiritual wealth is the most valuable for us.
B. Experiences can be compared with each other.
C. Expecting an experience increases our feeling of anxiety.
D. People are more likely to be impatient when buying things.
11. Which is the main idea of the passage
A. How can we make happiness last long
B. How can we gain happiness with money
C. Why do experiences achieve permanent happiness than things
D. Why should we spend money on experiences instead of things
D
Personality has been described in all sorts of animal species. Some are shy while others are active. Now a new study suggests experts can reliably measure animal personality simply from the way animals move, and that the method could be used to help scientists and mathematicians from Swansea University and the University of Essex filmed the movements of 15 three-spined stickleback fish (三刺鱼) swimming in a tank which contained two ,three or five plastic plants in fixed positions. Using the high-resolution tracking data from video recordings, the team measured how long and how often the fish turned, and how long they stopped and started moving.
The data showed that each fish’s movements were very different, and that these differences were highly repeatable—so mush so that the researchers could identify a fish just from its movement data.
Dr Ines Furthbauerm, a co-author of the study from Swansea University, said, “These personalities in fish are like signatures—different and unique to an individual. We found the fish’s signatures were the same when we made simple changes to the fish tanks, such as adding additional plants. However, it is possible that these signatures change gradually over an animal’s lifetime, or suddenly if an animal meets something new or unexpected in its environment. Tracking animals’ movements over longer periods and in the wild will give us this sort of insight and help us better understand not only personality but also how flexible an animal’s behavior is.”
Dr Andrew King, lead author from Swansea University, said, “The research is significant because it suggest we might be able to quantify personality differences in wild animals.
12. What did the research team do to the fish
A. They kept measuring their sizes. B. They fed them with real plants.
C. They recorded their movements. D. They put them in different tanks.
13. What did Dr Ines Furtbauer find about the fish’s personalities in the study
A. They remained relatively stable. B. They changed easily accordingly.
C. They proved difficult to detect. D. They were the same as others’.
14. What is Dr Andrew King’s attitude to the new study
A. Positive. B. Disapproving.
C. Conservative. D. Unclear.
15. What can be a suitable title for the text
A. Personality Determines Movements. B. How Animals Move Seems Similar.
C. Personality Is Not a Secret. D. Animals’ Movements Tell Personality.
第二节（共5个小题；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。选项中有两处为多余选项。
Nowadays, the term “superfood” has become the nutritional buzzword. Simply put, these superfoods are those that provide large amount of nutrients through minimal calories.
The term “superfood” may have taken the modern food scene by storm. ____16____ Although only popular in recent years, the concept of certain foods with special nutritional qualities has been around for a long time. The nickname “superfood” gained widespread popularity in the early 2000s as health enthusiasts and the food industry sought to identify and market foods with special health benefits. Today, it is a trend in diet.
In an age when we share all kinds of superfoods on social media, ignoring the phenomenon is impossible. ____17____ It’s easy to understand. These nutritional superheroes offer a perfect combination of substance and style, tailored for the digital generation. Their lively colours, exotic origins and impressive nutrient profiles make them candidates for the next viral food trend.
____18____ They offer a lifestyle that reflects the global shift towards a more health conscious society. As the world wrestles with an increasing burden of diseases and the fast pace of modern life, people are seeking dietary solutions from superfoods. ____19____ They are rich in vitamins and minerals that can strengthen your immune system, avoid chronic diseases, and improve your overall well being. Another remarkable benefit is their potential to promote heart health, helping you build a strong heart. Don’t forget their role in skin regeneration. The antioxidants (抗氧化物) can provide a natural glow, reduce skin ageing and fight against skin conditions.
____20____ Superfoods, while nutritionally dense, should be part of a comprehensive diet rather than the only guarantee of our health.
A. What is driving the trend
B. What are nutritional superheroes
C. They bring appearances to the table as well.
D. Superfoods promise more than just a meal.
E. No single food can cure all diseases.
F. They seem tailor made to deal with these concerns.
G. However, its roots can be traced back to early 20th century nutrition literature.
第三部分 语言知识运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节 完形填空（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，并在答题卡上将该项涂黑。
While enjoying my fresh lunch in a restaurant in Amsterdam, I noticed something odd. Customers coming in for something to eat ignored the person standing behind the counter (柜台), preferring to____21____through a smart phone.
What was the crazy thing about this They were just several____22____apart! In fact, they were so close that the staff member took a quick____23____at his screen to get a head start on picking the right vegetables—all without any words____24____. Now, I get it: Modern technology allows us to be more____25____, but I might be witnessing something deeper: we prefer not to talk to each other anymore.
Think about it for a moment. When was the last time you naturally ___26___ a conversation with somebody you didn’t know The chances are that you don’t even____27____! Likely either you or the other person was “busy” with other things like____28____with a smartphone. Now, with the____29____of digital technologies, one can’t help but pay the____30____for modern efficiency: our ability to talk to strangers.
We shop,____31____a hotel, or order a taxi, all via an app.____32____with random strangers is becoming rarer and rarer. Yet there are surprising____33____of having even a short and simple conversation with strangers. You might learn something____34____, and beyond doubt, it has the power to enrich your understanding of others and____35____a special bond in our modern world.
21.
A. talk B. call C. order D. deliver
22.
A. meters B. millimeters C. kilometers D. centimeters
23.
A. chance B. turn C. look D. test
24.
A. spoken B. written C. typed D. mentioned
25.
A. efficient B. enthusiastic C. effective D. energetic
26.
A. ended up B. engaged in C. made up D. went on
27.
A. hear B. believe C. remember D. understand
28.
A. recording B. studying C. playing D. calculating
29.
A. idea B. aim C. problem D. rise
30.
A. cash B. price C. debt D. tax
31.
A. decorate B. book C. build D. repair
32.
A. Contact B. Work C. Quarrel D. Reunion
33.
A. interests B. benefits C. disadvantages D. influences
34.
A unrealistic B. unsuitable C. unreasonable D. unexpected
35.
A serves as B. refers to C. accounts for D. consists of
第二节 语法填空（共10个小题；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。
Beijing Institute for General Artificial Intelligence (BIGAI) created the world’s first virtual child-image figure named Tong Tong, ____36____ (base) on artificial general intelligence (AGI) technology, said the institute in Beijing on Wednesday.
Tong Tong ____37____ (train) using the TongOS2.0 AGI operating system and TongPL2.0 programming language- ____38____ self-developed learning and reasoning framework for long. This training equips Tong Tong with abilities in active vision, comprehension, communication, and many other ____39____ (personality).
“Tong Tong possesses a complete mindset and value system similar to ____40____ of a three or four-year-old child. Currently, it is still undergoing rapid evolution and ____41____ (enter) various aspects of our lives in the near future,” said Zhu Songchun, director of BIGAI.
Tong Tong has the potential ____42____ (assist) in real-life scenes in the future, which includes smart homes, health management, education and training, and interactions. According to BIGAI, Tong Tong can provide users with a more ____43____ (intelligence), personalized, and adaptable industry digital intelligent human. “AGI is the most powerful driver ____44____ functions as new quality productive forces,” Zhu added. ____45____ strengthening research and development in high-tech innovation, BIGAI has also focused on developing talent in the field of AGL.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，在五一劳动节到来之际，你做了关于“学生做家务”的校园采访。请你就此次采访写一篇报道，向校英文报投稿，内容包括：
1. 学生做家务的情况：2. 他们对做家务的看法。
注意：
1. 写作词数应为80个左右；
2. 请在答题卡的相应位置作答。
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第二节（满分25分）
47. 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. 请按如下格式作答。
Sarah decided to help Mrs. Wilson out.
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Over time, their unlikely friendship became noticed in the park.
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听力答案:CCABCAABBABAACCABCCB
