黑龙江省绥化市绥棱县第一中学2023-2024学年高二下学期5月期中英语试题（有答案解析与听力原文 无音频）

2023～2024学年度下学期高二期中试卷
英语
考生注意：
1．本试卷分选择题和非选择题两部分。满分150分，考试时间120分钟。
2．答题前，考生务必用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔将密封线内项目填写清楚。
3．考生作答时，请将答案答在答题卡上。选择题每小题选出答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑；非选择题请用直径0.5毫米黑色墨水签字笔在答题卡上各题的答题区域内作答，超出答题区域书写的答案无效，在试题卷、草稿纸上作答无效。
4．本卷命题范围：外研版选择性必修第二册～选择性必修第三册 Unit 5。
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。
1．Who will look after the woman’s children when she is away
A．The children’s aunt. B．The children themselves. C．The man and his wife.
2．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Friends. B．Husband and wife. C．Father and daughter.
3．What is the man doing
A．Looking for a bus. B．Asking for directions. C．Offering some information.
4．Where is probably the man’s son
A．At his school. B．In Europe. C．At his friend’s.
5．When did the man give the fish water
A．Just now. B．Yesterday. C．This morning.
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．What does the man ask Larry to take to the party
A．Some oranges. B．Some drinks. C．Some bottles.
7．What is the woman writing down
A．The man’s words. B．The man’s address. C．The man’s phone number.
听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
8．What is most probably the woman
A．A news reporter. B．A businesswoman. C．A painter.
9．What exhibition is going to be held
A．A photography exhibition.
B．An exhibition of clothes.
C．A painting exhibition.
10．Where do the exhibits come from
A．The art gallery. B．The town. C．Different countries.
听第8段材料，回答第11至13题。
11．What happened to the man
A．He had a bad cold. B．He hurt his knee. C．He lost his game.
12．When will the speakers play against the Michigan team
A．Next Wednesday. B．This Saturday. C．This afternoon.
13．What will the man do tomorrow
A．See the game films. B．Have a rest at home. C．Go back to his team.
听第9段材料，回答第14至16题。
14．What is the woman most interested in
A．Playing the piano. B．Playing the violin. C．Listening to classical music.
15．What are the speakers both poor at
A．Sports. B．Songs. C．The theory of music.
16．Who will the speakers visit
A．Their friends. B．The man’s uncle. C．The woman’s teacher.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17．How long does each eye contact last in Americans’ normal conversation
A．About one second. B．A few seconds. C．About one minute.
18．What are you supposed to do when you look at an American passer-by in the street
A．Avoid smiling at him.
B．Look neither too little nor too much.
C．Look at him at a distance of over eight feet.
19．Why does a listener in England stare at the speaker attentively
A．To avoid talking directly to the speaker.
B．To expect the speaker to end the talk.
C．To show his interest in the talk.
20．What is the speaker mainly talking about
A．Characteristics of eye contact in America.
B．The introduction of America’s street culture.
C．The differences between America and England.
第二部分 阅读（共两节，满分50分）
第一节（共15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分）
阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项。
A
Anyone who has seen a waterfall up close will agree that their majesty（壮观）is almost indescribable. These are the four falls on the planet, each of which is wonderful in its own way.
Niagara Falls
At 3,950 feet wide, Niagara Falls is far from the largest waterfall around, but it is the falls with the largest volume of water traveling through it and is undoubtedly the best known waterfall on the planet. It receives somewhere between 14 and 20 million visitors annually. It has three separate parts: American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe, or Canadian Falls.
Chutes Kongou
Also known as Kongou Falls, Chutes Kongou measures 10,500 feet wide, making it the world’s third largest existing waterfall. It’s part of the Ivindo River in Gabon, and is roughly 185 feet tall. Among the most powerful waterfalls in the world, roughly 31,800 cubic feet of water f low down it each second. It is located within the Ivindo National Park, which was set up to protect the biodiversity of the Ivindo River.
Salto Para
Salto Para, or Para Falls, is an 18,400-foot wide waterfall on the Rio Caura in the Bolivar region of Venezuela. These half-moon-shaped falls are formed where two parts of the river come together and drop down almost 200 feet, each side of which is a green jungle island.
Chutes de Khone
Chutes de Khone—also known as Khone Falls—is the largest waterfall in the world. At 35,376 feet wide, it’s almost twice the width of its next largest competitor. The falls are part of the Mekong River in Laos, and occur where the river divides into seven large channels and many more smaller ones. It’s made up of several different rapids and falls, pouring down from a height of 69 feet.
21．What is special about Niagara Falls
A．It is the most famous waterfall. B．It is next to a green jungle island.
C．It is made up of four separate parts. D．It is a half-moon-shaped waterfall.
22．Where is Chutes Kongou
A．In Laos. B．In Canada. C．In Gabon. D．In Venezuela.
23．Which is the largest waterfall in the world according to the text
A．Salto Para. B．Chutes de Khone.
C．Chutes Kongou. D．Niagara Falls,
B
Nicholas Chorier is not a usual photographer. He is a kite aerial（航空的）photographer. He uses a kite to hoist（吊起）his camera into the skies and clicks photographs. As a teenager, Nicholas had two passions—photography and kite flying. During a trip to India to make a photo report on kite making, he learnt about this unique style of photography. Fascinated, he literally tied his two hobbies together for a living. Nicholas learnt to make strong kites modeled on the Japanese kites, Rokkaku that could stand high winds. A newbie in his chosen field, he then set out to train himself,
Today he is one of the most well-known kite aerial photographers in the world. The technique is to tie a basket containing the photography equipment to the string of the kite and then fly it, thus launching the camera into air. From the ground, Nicholas controls the angles of the camera with a remote. An air-to-ground video link enables him to see the view from the kite’s point. Once satisfied with the frame, he clicks a picture, However, the job does have its pitfalls, too. Once, his kite disappeared in the Yamuna River, with his expensive camera following it.
He is especially fond of India, having made a couple of trips and taken many spectacular photos. “India is a too vast and beautiful country to be captured through the cameras in one life,” he says. He recently released a book, Kite’s Eye View: India between Earth and Sky. Though it includes photographs of “No Photo” sites like the Taj Mahal, it shows them from a totally different perspective.
24．What were Nicholas’s two hobbies
A．Design and reading. B．Traveling and drawing.
C．Kite making and selling. D．Photography and kite flying.
25．What is “Rokkaku”
A．A technique. B．A Japanese. C．A kind of kite. D．A beginner.
26．What does the underlined word “pitfulls” in paragraph 2mean
A．Benefits. B．Choices. C．Secrets. D．Risks.
27．Which word can best describe Nicholas
A．Creative. B．Honest. C．Humorous. D．Warm-hearted.
C
Bees are a big part of the life cycle of plants, pollinating（授粉）flower after flower and allowing plants to produce their yummy output. But with bee populations on the decline, what can take their place How about soap bubbles（肥皂泡）
It may sound fantastical. But Eijiro Miyako and his colleague at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have used battery-powered bubble makers to pollinate a pear orchard. The details of their magical approach to agriculture are in the journal Science.
A few years back, Miyako and his team tried to copy the pollination of honeybees by adopting a two-inch-long toy drone（无人机）with brushes made of horsehair. But the tiny flyer was tough to control. And its little hairy brushes ended up damaging the delicate targets.
After spending some time blowing bubbles with his son, Miyako started thinking more seriously about these little soapy wonders. He figured bubbles would be sticky enough to carry and deliver a pollen（花粉）load but soft and flexible, so they shouldn’t hurt a flower when they land.
The researchers chemically bettered their soapy solution to make bubbles that were mechanically stable and actually enhanced the pollination process. In the orchard, they aimed their soap bubbles at row after row of pear trees. And they found the bubble system worked just as well as the more labor-intensive pollination by hand: pear trees pollinated by bubbles eventually produced fruit—a sweet sign of success.
Miyako has also upgraded the drone—this time using a larger model—equipped with a machine that lets out a huge number of bubbles in a short time. It has a big advantage over the hand-held model, because it’s fully autonomously controllab le by GPS with Google Map. So the drones can make a beeline to where farmers need them to be.
28．What is the function of the first paragraph
A．To provide examples. B．To lead in the topic.
C．To make comparisons. D．To offer an argument.
29．What inspired Miyako to try a magic approach
A．Observing bees pollinate flowers. B．Pollinating pears with farmers.
C．Flying drones with his colleague. D．Blowing bubbles with his child.
30．What can we say about the upgraded drone
A．It is eco-friendly. B．It is uncontrollable.
C．It is more efficient. D．It is time-consuming.
31．Which section of a website does the text most probably come from
A．Agriculture. B．Business. C．Culture. D．Lifestyle.
D
The government of Singapore has created a highly developed system that turns wastewater into drinking water. The system involves a network of tunnels and high-technology treatment centers.
Reused wastewater can now meet 40 percent of Singapore’s water demand. The country’s water agency says it expects to meet 55 percent of Singapore’s water demand by the year 2060.
Most of the water is used for microchip manufacturing centers and cooling systems in buildings. But some of it is added to the country’s drinking water supplies. The system helps reduce ocean pollution, as only a small amount of the treated water is sent into the sea.
Singapore has few natural water sources. The island nation has long had to depend mostly on supplies from neighboring Malaysia. Low Pei Chin, chief engineer of the water reclamation department of the Public Utilities Board, told reporters with Independent, “Singapore lacks natural resources, and it is limited in space, which is why we are always looking for ways to explore water sources and stretch our water supply.”
The Changi Water Reclamation Plant on Singapore’s eastern coast is the main part of the country’s recycling system. Parts of the water treatment center are underground. Wastewater enters the center through a 48-kilometer tunnel that is linked to sewers（下水道）. The center contains a large system of steel pipes, tubes, tanks, cleaning systems and other machinery. It can treat up to 900 million liters of wastewater a day.
Waste that arrives at the plant goes through a cleaning process before powerful pumps send it flowing to areas above ground for more treatment. There, the treated water receives additional cleaning. Bacteria and viruses are removed through highly developed cleaning processes.
Singapore is also in the process of expanding its recycling system. The country will add another underground tunnel and a major water treatment center to serve the western half of the island. Officials expect work on the center to be completed by 2025．By the time the expansion is finished, Singapore will have spent about $7.4 billion on its water treatment systems.
32．What can we know about the treated water
A．Most of it is sent into the sea.
B．It can only be used by factories.
C．Some of it is used as drinking water.
D．It can meet the whole country’s water demand.
33．Why has Singapore always relied on its neighbour for most of its water supply
A．It has a friendly neighbor.
B．It is short of water resources.
C．Its people dislike using recycled water.
D．Its water consumption is particularly high.
34．What’s the sixth paragraph mainly about
A．The history of a water treatment center.
B．The reasons for cleaning wastewater.
C．Introduction to groundwater networks.
D．The process of recycling the wastewater.
35．What is the best title for the text
A．Singapore Turns Wastewater into Drinking Water
B．Singapore Builds a Strong Water-saving Culture
C．What Are Singapore’s Water Success and Lessons
D．How Singapore Is Putting a Stop to Water Running out
第二节（共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What’s in a Game
Picture you and your friends sitting around one Saturday, bored. You’ve read every book, watched every movie and played every game. There is absolutely nothing left to do. 36 Here are some guidelines to help you invent a new game that’s both playable and fun.
The Ohjective
The first thing you’ll need to design a great game is an objective or goal for players to work toward. 37 . For example, Hockey games and Risk, a kind of card game, have one thing in common—when one player or team reaches the final objective, they win.
38
Next, you’ll need rules to let your players know what they can and can’t do. It might seem like a game with no rules would be more fun. You can do anything you want! Unfortunately, this often results in confused players arguing about how the game should be played. Rules set limits and define what the game is—and what it isn’t. Players need to know what they can and can’t do, and what will happen when they do different things.
Meaningful Choices
While you are creating your rules, think about the choices players will make and what effects those choices will have. 39 . If the same thing happens no matter what choice the player makes, they’ll wonder why they have to choose.
Don’t Forget to Playtest!
Any game you see in stores has gone through many rounds of testing and revision. Rules that seem clear to you might be confusing for others. Situations might come up that you didn’t expect. 40 .
A．The Place
B．The Rules
C．What can your players do
D．What if you could invent your own game
E．Every choice a player makes needs to have an effect on the gameplay
F．The best way to make sure your game is playable and fun is to playtest it
G．Objectives can take many forms, but they should always be clear to the players
第三部分 语言运用（共两节，满分30分）
第一节（共15小题；每小题1分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
I was working as a mechanical engineer, doing designing and product development at my company. I was really having a good time.
However, one day, I got a message for a 41 from my manager at 4:45 pm. I went into his office, and I saw someone from HR sitting beside him. My manager said, “Your 42 is not up to the mark. You always need help from others to complete your work. You aren’t working 43 . So this will be your 44 day.” I had 45 my hardest in the last 3 months and to hear something like that 46 my confidence. I tried to convince him but the 47 was final.
In this situation, I had two 48 . To feel sad for myself or to leave everything behind and go get what I was worth. I told myself that I 49 a job. I started 50 a new job actively. Putting in maximum effort, I got 51 . I made a record of 12 interviews in a week! I 52 several offers and accepted a new job! I was really 53 and proud of myself.
I just want to say that no matter how much you 54 , you can always get back up. I am proud of myself that I stayed 55 and got a new offer within a few weeks.
41．A．fight B．meeting C．discussion D．drink
42．A．fault B．ambition C．trick D．performance
43．A．carefully B．immediately C．independently D．creatively
44．A．first B．last C．second D．third
45．A．worked B．played C．studied D．read
46．A．gave B．broke C．increased D．rebuilt
47．A．score B．attack C．decision D．offer
48．A．reasons B．problems C．rules D．choices
49．A．needed B．found C．had D．liked
50．A．referring to B．applying for C．participating in D．adapting to
51．A．friends B．visitors C．ideas D．interviews
52．A．chose B．designed C．received D．sent
53．A．happy B．depressed C．optimistic D．astonished
54．A．disagree B．pay C．eat D．fall
55．A．bored B．nervous C．strong D．curious
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。
Imagine a humorous person you know. The moment he enters the room or even his name 56 （speak）, you may think of laughter and joking. However, is joking or entertaining others always the main determiner of a humorous person This introduces our question, “What is a humorous person ”
A humorous person is someone that has a relaxed tone, makes others feel 57 （include）in a playful way, and can attract the attention of a crowd while 58 （control）the mood of a room at the same time.
A person can be described 59 humorous by having obvious comedic or amusing characteristics in one of many areas. He may be a serious person, but has a very dry tone and wit. There could also be a person that 60 （warm）offers simple puns（双关）to make others feel at ease.
Being humorous is a way that can be learned and developed over time. In the book published by University Press,.C．R. Snyder & S. J. Lopez provide a detailed 61 （introduce）to humor, humor habits and humor tone, 62 not only allows for learning but also 63 （help）build the best quality of life.
I will look into the 64 （character）and virtues of humorous people, and why being humorous can be a great thing in many situations. However, on 65 other hand, I will explore the reasons why humor can also be misused, Let’s get started.
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
上周六你校邀请了一位肢体语言方面的专家给全校学生开展了一次讲座。请你为校英语报写一篇短文，报道此次活动，内容包括：
1．讲座时间、地点；
2．讲座内容；
3．你的感受。
注意：1．写作词数应为80个左右；
2．可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
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第二节（满分25分）
阅读下面材料，根据其内容和所给段落开头语续写两段，使之构成一篇完整的短文。
I don’t look like the rest of my family. As a matter of fact, I stand out quite a bit with my white skin and blue eyes. When people see us together, it is clear that I am adopted. I am happy to have such a loving and caring family, but sometimes I wish I knew who my birth parents are.
My friends often ask, “Are you sad that you don’t know your real parents ” I know that they are just curious and concerned about me—I’m fine, for the most part— but I feel like there’s something missing in my life, like a giant hole in my heart. My mother listens when I tell her about my feelings, and she feels that it is important for me to be in touch with my culture. Because of this, she and I go to Chinese Heritage Camp（CHC）each year in Snow Mountain Ranch.
CHC is a two-day camp where hundreds of adopted kids like me spend time with each other. We talk about how it feels to be adopted, and we participate in fun outdoor activities. It’s great because we can talk about our feelings without having the conversation get too intense. Confusion, occasional disappointment and anger are no longer strange; they are normal here. It makes me feel like I am not alone, and there is someone out there going through the exact same emotions. Whether we’re talking, laughing, crying, or dancing, CHC is always an experience to remember. I like all of the new people I meet, and I will keep them in my heart forever, because it always feels good to know there are people out there just like me.
In this way, my journey to find my roots continues for several years. I also gradually come out from the shadow of a seemingly inseparable teenager. Camp has changed the way I look at things. Each year seems to open up new surprises, adventures and friendships.
注意：1．续写词数应为150个左右；
2．请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
CHC teaches me to learn that being adopted doesn’t mean that I’m strange. ___________________________
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I also sincerely love and thank my parents. _____________________________________________________
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2023～2024学年度下学期高二期中试卷·英语
参考答案、提示及评分细则
听力部分录音稿
（Text 1）
M: If there’s no one to take care of your children while you’re away, my wife and I will be glad to have them stay with us.
W: That’s very kind of you, but they’ve already left for their aunt’s. She lives just a few blocks away, you see, and they often go there to play after school.
（Text 2）
M: Honey, you’ve been on the phone for a couple of hours. Who are you talking with
W: It’s Jasmine, Daddy. She always knows the latest news from school, and she couldn’t wait to tell me.（Text 3）
W: How can I get to Time Plaza from here
M: You can take 712 bus or 873 bus, but it isn’t too far to walk.
（Text 4）
W: Where is your son I haven’t seen him for a long time.
M: He is on a trip with his friends to Europe for the summer. He should be back in about two weeks.
（Text 5）
W: Dear son, have you given the goldfish fresh water today
M: No need. They haven’t finished what I gave them yesterday.
（Text 6）
M: Hello. May I speak to Larry
W: I’m afraid Larry isn’t here right now. Can I take a message
M: Yes. This is his friend Bob calling. Would you please ask Larry to bring a few bottles of orange to the party tonight
W: OK. Just a minute. I’m writing this down. “Bob called. You should bring a few bottles of orange to the party tonight.” Is that right
M: Yes. I guess so. You might ask him to call me back if he is free.
W: All right. I’ll give him the message.
M: Thanks a lot.
（Text 7）
W: Good morning, Mr. White. I wonder if you could spare a few minutes. I’d like to ask you a few questions.
M: Well, I can spare you a few minutes, but I’m very busy preparing for our exhibition, you know.
W: Just a few questions. Where is it going to be held
M: It’s going to be held in the art gallery.
W: Who is opening it
M: It’s going to be opened by Mr. Smith.
W: It’s quite a big exhibition, isn’t it
M: Quite big. Some very famous paintings will be shown.
W: I believe they’re sent from different countries, aren’t they
M: Yes, that’s right. Quite an international event for our town.
W: Well, thank you, Mr. White. May I wish you every success with the exhibition!
M: Thank you.
（Text 8）
W: Derek, how is your knee today Have you seen a doctor
M: No, I feel a lot better today. I went to the doctor and he told me it was not serious. I should be fine for Saturday’s game.
W: Great! But why don’t you take it easy today Maybe just practice throwing. Don’t do running.
M: OK. Do you have any news about Michigan and what we can expect in Saturday’s game
W: Yes. I’ve got some new information about the team. They are in my office. If you want to see them after practice, you can.
M: Oh, that would be great. I’d like to see what we are up against.
W: Michigan has a strong team. I have some films showing Michigan in the last three games. They are one of the top football teams in the country now since they beat Tow a last e to think of it, why don’t you go ahead and check out the game films right now And just rest that knee this afternoon. I want you to be well in three days.
M: All right. I’ll be back tomorrow for full practice.
（Text 9）
M: Now we have five days of classes every week, so we have more spare time than before.
W: How do you spend your spare time, Timmy
M: I enjoy playing the violin and I’ll continue to practice playing it.
W: Do you often take part in concerts
M: Yes, I like to listen to some music. At present, I want very much to learn from others.
W: Do you like classical music or pop
M: I like both. How do you spend your spare time then, Lily
W: Playing the piano is my favorite activity.
M: Our hobbies are similar to each other. I hope we can often exchange our experiences.
W: So do I, but I’m weak in the theory of music.
M: Me, too. Would you like to go with me to my uncle He’s a professor of the Institute of Music.
W: I’ll be glad to go with you. I want to ask him for his advice.
（Text 10）
W: Americans are careful about how and when they meet one another’s eyes. In their normal conversation, each eye contact lasts only about a second before one or both persons look away. When two Americans look searchingly into each other’s eyes, emotions are heightened and the relationship becomes more intimate. Therefore, they carefully avoid this, except in proper occasions.
Proper street behavior in the United States requires a nice balance of attention and inattention. You are supposed to look at a passer-by just enough to show that you’re aware of his presence. If you look too little, you appear too proud. If you look too much, you are too curious. Usually what happens is that people watch each other until they are about eight feet apart, at which point both cast down their eyes. In England, the polite listener stares at the speaker attentively and blinks his eyes occasionally as a sign of interest. That eye-blink says nothing to Americans, who expect the listener to nod or murmur something, such as “mm-hum”.
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21．A 细节理解题。根据Niagara Falls部分“Niagara Falls…is undoubtedly the best known waterfall on the planet.”可知，Niagara Falls是最有名的瀑布。
22．C 细节理解题。根据Chutes Kongu部分“It’s part of the Ivindo River in Gabon...”可知，Chutes Kongou位于加蓬。
23．B 细节理解题, 根据Chutes de Khone部分“Chutes de Khone—also known as Khone Falls—is the largest waterfall in the world.”可知，Chutes de Khone是世界上最大的瀑布。
24．D 细节理解题。根据第一段“As a teenager, Nicholas had two passions—photography and kit e flying.”可知，Nicholas青少年的时候有两个爱好，分别是摄影和放风筝。
25．C 推理判断题。根据第一段“Nicholas learnt to make strong kites modeled on the Japanese kites, Rokkaku that could stand high winds.”可推断，Rokkaku是一种风筝。
26．D 词义猜测题。根据画线词前的“However”及画线词后“Once, his kite disappeared in the Yamuna River. with his expensive camera following it.”可推断，画线词与Risks的意思最为接近。
27.A 推理判断题。通读全文可知，Nicholas将自己的两个爱好整合在一起成为一名新型的摄影师。由此可推断，他具有创新精神。
28.B 推理判断题。根据第一段的内容可知，作者提出目前蜜蜂数量减少，有什么能取代它们为植物授粉呢 肥皂泡可以吗？下文又具体介绍了Miyako与他的同事发明了新方法的过程，由此可推断，第一段的目的就是引出文章话题。
29．D 细节理解题。根据第四段“After spending some time blowing bubbles with his son, Miyako started thinking more seriously about these little soapy wonders...”可知，Miyako是在一次陪儿子玩泡泡水的时候有了解决问题的灵感。
30．C 推理判断题。根据最后一段“Miyako has also upgraded the drone—this time using a larger model—equipped with a machine that lets out a huge number of bubbles in a short time. It has a big advantage over the hand-held model...”可推断，Miyako升级的这款无人机效率更高。
31.A 文章出处题。文章提到了Eijiro Miyako和他的同事使用电池驱动的泡泡机为梨园进行授粉的研究，并详细介绍了他们神奇的方法，故本文最可能出现在“农业”版面上。
32．C 细节理解题。根据第三段“But some of it is added to the country’s drinking water supplies.”可知，废水处理之后有一部分作为了饮用水供给。
33．B 细节理解题。根据第四段“Singapore has few natural water sources. The island nation has long had to depend mostly on supplies from neighboring Malaysia.”可知，新加坡自然水资源匮乏，所以一直以来大部分用水依赖于邻国马来西亚。
34.D 段落大意题。第六段主要介绍了废水在回收厂的一系列复杂的处理过程。
35.A 标题判断题。文章主要介绍了新加坡政府建立了一个高度发达的系统，将废水转化为饮用水。
36．D 根据空前内容以及空后“Here are some guidelines to help you invent a new game that’s both playable and fun.”可知，D项“如果你能发明自己的游戏呢”符合。
37．G 根据本段小标题及空前“The first thing you’ll need to design a great game is an objective or goal for players to work toward.”可知，G项“目标可以有多种形式，但玩家必须清楚这些目标”符合。
38．B 本段缺少小标题。根据本段内容,尤其是第一句“Next, you’ll need rules to let your players know what they can and can’t do.”可知，B项“规则”适合作本段小标题。
39．E 根据空后“If the same thing will happen no matter what choice the player makes, they’ll wonder why they have to choose.”可知，E项“玩家做出的每一个选择都必须对游戏玩法产生影响”符合。
40．F 根据空前“Rules that seem clear to you might be confusing for others. Situations might come up that you didn’t expect.”可知，F项“确保你的游戏具有可玩性和趣味性的最佳方法便是进行测试”符合。
41．B 然而，一天下午的4点45分，“我”收到了经理发来的开会（meeting）的消息。
42．D “我”的经理说：“你的表现（performance）没有达到标准。”
43．C “你一直不能独立地（independently）工作。”
44．B “所以今天是你最后（last）一天上班了。”
45．A 在过去的三个月里，“我”尽了最大的努力工作（worked），所以听到这样的话，“我”的信心崩塌了（broke）。
46．B 见上题解析。
47．C “我”试图说服他,但这是最后的决定（decision）。
48.D 在这种情况下，“我”有两个选择（choices）——是为自己难过，还是把一切都抛在脑后，去追寻自己的价值。
49．A “我”告诉自己“我”需要（needed）一份工作。
50．B “我”开始积极地申请（applying for）一份新工作。
51．D 尽自己最大的努力,“我”得到了面试（interviews）的机会。
52．C “我”收到了（received）几份工作邀请,并接受了一份新工作!
53．A “我”真的很开心（happy），为自己感到骄傲。
54．D “我”只想说，不管你摔了多少跤（fall），你总能爬起来。
55.C “我”为自己保持坚强（strong）并在几周内得到了一份新工作而感到骄傲。
56．is spoken 57．included/being included 58．controlling 59．as 60．warmly 61．introduction 62．which 63．helps 64．characters 65．the
第一节
One possible version:
Last Saturday, our school invited a body language expert to deliver a lecture on the importance of using body language correctly to us students in the school hall.
The expert not only introduced us various types of body language, but also taught us how to use them properly. Meanwhile, he provided some interesting demonstrations.
I was fascinated by the expert’s vivid speech . From this experience, I realized the importance of body language and made up my mind to pay attention to it in the future.
第二节
One possible version:
CHC teaches me to learn that being adopted doesn’t mean that I’m stronge. It just means that I wasn’t born into the family I live with. Being adopted won’t make my parents love me any less. Thanks to CHC, now when people ask me, “Are you sad you don’t know your real parents ” I can safely answer, “Maybe I don’t know who my birth parents are, and that makes me a little sad. But I do know that I live with my real parents in a real house, with a real family, and I love my life just the way it is.”
I also sincerely love and thank my parents. They have always been with me, from a know-nothing baby to a rebellious teenager, until now. They embrace me, they love me, they teach me, they care for me and they comfort me. I’m luckier than a lot of people. With all these in mind, I have been able to face my life calmly.