2023-2024学年下学期高二英语第二次月考
（试卷满分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，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 is the woman going to do this evening
A. Cook dinner. B. Eat out. C. Go to the park.
2. What is Nick doing now
A. Doing the washing. B. Playing football. C. Watching TV.
3. Why does the woman feel upset
A. She has no money to buy a car.
B. Tom didn’t lend his car to her.
C. She quarreled with Tom.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hotel. B. In a club. C. In a store.
5. When will the conference call start
A. At 2:30 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:00 pm.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and worker. B. Husband and wife. C. Neighbors.
7 What does the man have to do now
A. Talk with the woman.
B. Meet Mr. Brown at the airport.
C. Wait for two more hours.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the man say sorry to the woman
A. He had her wait for a while.
B. He wasted some of her paper.
C. He can’t mail packages for her.
9. What does the woman need the form for
A. Moving out of the dormitory.
B. Canceling the campus mailbox.
C. Applying for the mailbox service.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long will it take the speakers to go to the club by car
A. About an hour. B. About half an hour. C. About 10 minutes.
11. What is the woman going to do in the Students’ Club
A. Have a swim. B. Play basketball. C. Do some running.
12. Where will the speakers meet
A. At the school gate. B. At the man’s home. C. At the club.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Lydia like to do in her spare time
A. Go camping. B. Stay with her family. C. See foreign films.
14. What do we learn about David
A. He hates camping.
B. He likes outdoor activities.
C. He lives near the Boundary Waters.
15. How does David find photography
A. Boring. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.
16. What are the speakers going to do this weekend
A. Visit the art gallery.
B. Take a photography class.
C. Hold a photography exhibit.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. TV programs. B. Sports competitions. C. Entertainment activities.
18. What time is it now
A.8:20 am. B.8:40 am. C.9:00 am.
19. How is the weather today
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
20. What do we know about the movie
A. It is free of charge.
B. It will start at 9:00 pm.
C. It will be showed in the Ship’s Gym.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项；并在答随卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
The world’s craziest festivals
Crazy festivals all over the world are out there just waiting to be celebrated. Join Cornelia Kumfert on a trip to the most unusual events taking place around the globe.
Burning Man Festival
Every year in Nevada (US) there is artwork and cunosities galore to marvel at when the Black Rock Desert changes into a mammoth art exhibition.
In August and September, some 70,00 people come here to celetrate the Burning Man Festival.
San Diego Comic Con
Surely superheroes don’t queue Well, at San Diego’s Comic Convention they do. Each July hey open their dos to fans of Superman and other comic figures. More than 100,000 annual visitors have paid homage to their mythical heroes.
Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo
At the Crying Baby Festival in Tokyo (Japan), sumo wrestlers do what they can to bring babies to tears.
Sadists run riot Certainly not! It’s a 400-year-old tradition based on a Japanese proverb, which says that crying babies grow fastest and parents believe the event brings good health to their children.
Palio Contest, Siena
Fame and honour await the winner of the Palio contest in Siena (Italy).
In July and August, ten inhabitants of different districts of the city jockey for first place in a spectacular horse race.
The trophy goes to the contestant whose horse crosses the finishing line first—whether he’s still in the saddle or not.
1. Which of the festivals offers a view of art
A. Burning Man Festival. B. Palio Contest, Siena.
C. Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo. D. San Diego Comic Con.
2. How was the festival in Tokyo founded
A. On the basis of a proverb. B. Based on a phrase.
C. According to a story. D. At the request of the public.
3. What can tourists see in Siena of Italy between July and August
A. A burning man show. B. A comedy play.
C. A horse race. D. A baby-crying show.
【答案】1. A 2. A 3. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了世界上几个最疯狂的节日的活动地点及内容。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据Burning Man Festival部分中“Every year in Nevada (US) there is artwork and curiosities galore to marvel at when the Black Rock Desert changes into a mammoth art exhibition.(每年在内华达州（美国），当黑岩沙漠变成一个庞大的艺术展览时，都会有大量的艺术品和珍品让人惊叹)”可知，在Burning Man Festival这个节日期间可以欣赏到艺术品。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo部分中“It's a 400-year-old tradition based on a Japanese proverb(它是一个有着400年传统基于日本的一句谚语而产生的节日)”可知，日本的Crying Baby Festival这一节日来源于谚语。故选A。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据Palio Contest, Siena部分中“In July and August, ten inhabitants of different districts of the city jockey for first place in a spectacular horse race.(7月和8月，该市不同地区的十名居民在一场壮观的赛马中争夺第一名)”可知，游客们7、8月在意大利的锡耶纳可以看到赛马。故选C。
B
“Have you checked the oil in the car ” my father used to say to me, his way of “Hello, hope you are well.” Sometimes our phone calls would begin with a question about the oil and end with a question about the oil, with not a lot in between.
Fathers have a lot of love to give, but it’s often offered by means of practical advice. In my experience: It’s mostly about my car. “How’s the car running ” “Did you get it serviced ” My car — an old green Toyota Corona bought for $500 — was where my father showed his love.
Why can’t we fathers just say “I love you” or “It’s great to see you” The point is: that’s exactly what we are saying. You just have to translate from the language that is Fatherlish. Listen closely enough and the phrase “I love you” can be heard in the slightly longer “I could come around Saturday and repair your chair.” The words “You made my life better from the moment you were born” may be hardly heard, but the main meaning is there in the more common “I’ll hold the ladder while you get the leaves down from the roof.”
When I was 17, I went on my first road trip — a friend and I in that old car. My father stood on the corner on a cold morning to say goodbye. “Highways are dangerous,” he said, “so don’t try overtaking anything faster than a horse and buggy. And take a break every two hours. And every time you stop for gas, you really should check the oil.” At the time we thought his speech was pretty funny and would sing “horse-and-buggy” every time I tried to overtake some other speeding cars.
Dad’s long gone now. But after all these years, I realize that had I owned a copy of the Fatherlish-to-English dictionary, I’d have understood that the speech my friend and I so carelessly laughed at was simply Dad’s attempt at love.
4. Why did the author’s father often ask about the car
A. To show his love for the car. B. To see if there is enough oil.
C. To express his care to his son. D. To check the condition of the car.
5. Which of the following sentences is an example of Fatherlish
A. I love you deeply. B. It’s great to see you.
C. You made my life better. D. I can check the oil for you.
6. What does the underlined word “overtaking” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Outrunning. B. Approaching.
C. Crashing into. D. Knocking over.
7. What can be inferred about the author in the last paragraph
A. He wanted to own a dictionary. B. He regrets his childish behavior.
C. He is sad about his father’s death. D. He realized his father’s love then.
【答案】4. C 5. D 6. A 7. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者的父亲会给出实用的建议和做实际行动来表达对作者的爱。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“Fathers have a lot of love to give, but it’s often offered by means of practical advice. In my experience: It’s mostly about my car. (父亲有很多爱可以给予，但通常是通过实用的建议来给予的。根据我的经验：主要是关于我的车)”可知，作者的父亲经常询问有关汽车的情况，以表达他对儿子的关心。故选C项。
【5题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段“Fathers have a lot of love to give, but it’s often offered by means of practical advice. (父亲有很多爱可以给予，但通常是通过实用的建议来给予的)”及第三段“Why can’t we fathers just say “I love you” or “It’s great to see you” The point is: that’s exactly what we are saying. You just have to translate from the language that is Fatherlish. Listen closely enough and the phrase “I love you” can be heard in the slightly longer “I could come around Saturday and repair your chair.””(为什么我们做父亲的就不能说“我爱你”或者“很高兴见到你”呢？重点是：这正是我们所说的。你只需要从父亲式的语言中进行翻译。仔细听，“我爱你”可以在稍微长一点的短语“我可以在星期六过来修理你的椅子”中听到)”可知，父亲表达自己的爱，不会直接说“我爱你，想你”之类的话，而是问关于作者轿车的油相关问题，这才是一种父语的表达。故选D项。
【6题详解】
词句猜测题。文章第四段作者父亲所说的话“ Highways are dangerous(高速公路很危险)”和“anything faster than a horse and buggy(比马和马车更快的东西)”可推知，作者第一次公路旅行时，他的父亲劝告作者在马路上不要开太快，不要试图超越。由此可知，划线词overtaking 与outrunning(超过，跑得比……快)意思接近。故选A项。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据第五段中“I realize that had I owned a copy of the Fatherlish-to-English dictionary, I’d have understood that the speech my friend and I so carelessly laughed at was simply Dad’s attempt at love.( 我意识到，如果我有一本“父亲对英语”的字典，我就会明白，我和朋友如此漫不经心地嘲笑的那些话只不过是爸爸的爱的尝试)”可知，作者当时没有理解父亲的爱，感到遗憾。故选B项。
C
About 12% of the total global energy demand comes from heating and cooling homes and businesses. A new study suggests that using underground water to maintain comfortable temperatures could reduce consumption of natural gas and electricity in this section by 40% in the US. The approach is called ATES, short for aquifer thermal energy storage (含水层热能储存).
“We need storage to absorb energy from the sun and wind. It’s crucial to creating affordable, reliable, and deeply environmental-friendly electricity systems. Most people are interested in batteries and other kinds of electrical storage. But we were wondering whether there was any opportunity to use geothermal (地热的) energy storage,” said first author A.T.D Perera. “With ATES, energy can be stored for a long period of time, without adding an additional burden to the grid (输电网).”
ATES is a pleasantly simple concept that takes advantage of the heat-absorbing property of water and the natural geological features of the planet. You simply pull existing underground water up and heat it at the surface in the summer with environmental heat or energy. Then you send it back down. It stays fairly hot because the Earth is a good insulator (绝热体).
“Unlike above-ground tank-based water or ice storage systems, ATES will not need space. It’s also more efficient and can support larger communities in cooling or heating than traditional geothermal heat pump systems that rely on heat moving with the underground soil,” added co-author Hong Tianzhen.
A major beneft of ATES is that it will become more efficient as weather becomes more extreme in the coming years due to climate change. The hotter summers and severer winters could increase the amount of free thermal energy that can be stored with ATES. “It’s very much a realistic thing to do and this work is really about showing its value,” said Perera. “This technology is ready to go, so to speak. We just need to do it.”
8. What do we know about ATES
A. It is technologically demanding.
B. It is aimed at replacing natural energy.
C. It mainly relies on batteries to function.
D. It helps achieve an environmentally friendly society
9. How does Hong Tianzhen explain ATES’s advantages
A. By giving examples. B. By discussing results.
C. By making comparisons. D. By analyzing principles.
10. Which will affect ATES’s efficiency most
A. Temperature variations. B. Insulated materials.
C. The duration of storage. D. The category of energy.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. A Turning Point in Energy Usage
B. A Solution to Green Cooling and Heating
C. A Transformation in the US Electricity System
D. A Discovery About Geothermal Energy Storage
【答案】8. D 9. C 10. A 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文，介绍了一种新型的绿色环保冷暖电力系统解决方案——含水层热能储存（ATES）。
【8题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“A new study suggests that using underground water to maintain comfortable temperatures could reduce consumption of natural gas and electricity in this section by 40% in the US. The approach is called ATES, short for aquifer thermal energy storage.(一项新的研究表明，使用地下水来保持舒适的温度可以使美国这一地区的天然气和电力消耗减少40%。这种方法被称为ATES，是含水层热能储存的缩写)”及第二段“It’s crucial to creating affordable, reliable, and deeply environmental-friendly electricity systems.(这对于创造负担得起的、可靠的、高度环保的电力系统至关重要)”可知，ATES有助于实现环境友好型社会。故选D。
【9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章倒数第二段““Unlike above-ground tank-based water or ice storage systems, ATES will not need space. It’s also more efficient and can support larger communities in cooling or heating than traditional geothermal heat pump systems that rely on heat moving with the underground soil,” added co-author Hong Tianzhen.(合著者Hong Tianzhen补充道：“与地面上基于水箱的水或冰储存系统不同，ATES不需要空间。与依靠热量随地下土壤移动的传统地热热泵系统相比，它也更高效，可以为更大的社区提供制冷或供暖服务。”)”可知，Hong Tianzhen将ATES与基于水箱的水或冰储存系统比较，来解释ATES的优势。故选C。
【10题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章最后一段“A major beneft of ATES is that it will become more efficient as weather becomes more extreme in the coming years due to climate change. The hotter summers and severer winters could increase the amount of free thermal energy that can be stored with ATES.(ATES的一个主要好处是，随着未来几年气候变化导致天气变得更加极端，它将变得更加高效。炎热的夏季和寒冷的冬季可能会增加可以储存在ATES中的自由热能的数量)”可知，气温变化最能影响ATES的效率。故选A。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章第一段“About 12% of the total global energy demand comes from heating and cooling homes and businesses. A new study suggests that using underground water to maintain comfortable temperatures could reduce consumption of natural gas and electricity in this section by 40% in the US.(全球总能源需求中约有12%来自家庭和企业的供暖和制冷。一项新的研究表明，使用地下水来保持舒适的温度可以使美国这一地区的天然气和电力消耗减少40%)”及全文内容可知，本文介绍了一种新型的绿色环保冷暖电力系统解决方案——含水层热能储存（ATES）。B选项“绿色冷暖解决方案”为最佳标题。故选B。
D
That artificial food dyes (染料) are unhealthy is not news. Some are known to cause hyperactivity (多动症) in some children, affecting their ability to learn. But regulatory agencies (监管机构) around the world don’t necessarily agree on which food dyes are a problem, or why. That may soon change. A 2021 peer-reviewed report by California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment concluded that artificial food dyes “cause or worsen neurobehavioral (神经行为的) problems in some children” and that the current levels that are regarded safe for consumption by the federal government are too high.
California is now considering requiring warning labels on food products and dietary supplements containing the seven most commonly used artificial dyes. The warning label requirement would put California on par with the European Union, which since 2010 has required food products containing certain artificial food dyes to carry warning labels about their negative effect on activity and attention in children.
Artificial dyes are used in foods for one reason: to make products look prettier. Bright colors make candies appealing, especially to kids. But dyes are also in chocolate cake mixes, salad dressings and other products that don’t seem to cry out for a color boost.
In Europe, it was the 2010 label lawmaking that triggered (引发) companies’ decisions to reformulate. “If you’re a company, you do not want to put a warning label on your product.” says Lefferts, an environmental health consultant. Warning labels are why European Starburst Fruit Chews are now colored with natural products, not the artificial dyes that brighten their North American counterparts (同类商品).
Given that artificial food dyes are used far more than needed, we need to be more cautious. After all, we don’t dye fresh fruits and vegetables, but we do dye candy and sprinkles, points out Joe Schwarcz, a chemistry professor at McGill University in Montreal. “The foods in which you find food dyes are foods that are poor in nutrition,” he says. “If you limit foods that contain food dyes, you automatically make your diet better.”
12. What can we learn about artificial food dyes from paragraph 1
A. A 2021 report confirmed their negative effects.
B. The fact that they are harmful is newly revealed.
C. Regulatory agencies consider them a serious problem.
D. The Federal government thinks their current standard too high.
13. What does the underlined part “on par with” in paragraph 2 mean
A. In opposition to. B. In line with. C. Ahead of. D. Behind.
14. Which might be a possible result of the new rule according to the article
A. Food companies will stop coloring their products.
B. More fresh fruits and vegetables will appear in the market.
C. Food companies may replace artificial dyes with natural products.
D It will be hard to find packaged foods without warning labels of dyes.
15. What’s Joe Schwarcz’s attitude towards artificial food dyes
A. Approving. B. Neutral. C. Tolerant. D. Concerned.
【答案】12. A 13. B 14. C 15. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇说明文。文章讲述了2021年的一份报告证实了人工食用色素的负面影响，加州政府出台新规则，要求含有人工食用色素的食品贴上警告标签。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第一段中“A 2021 peer-reviewed report by California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment concluded that artificial food dyes ‘cause or worsen neurobehavioral(神经行为的) problems in some children’ and that the current levels that are regarded safe for consumption by the federal government are too high. (加州环境健康危害评估办公室2021年的一份同行评议报告得出结论，人工食用色素‘会导致或加剧一些儿童的神经行为问题’，目前联邦政府认为安全的食用色素水平太高了。)”可知，2021年的一份报告证实了人工食用色素的负面影响。故选A项。
【13题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线词句前文“California is now considering requiring warning labels on food products and dietary supplements containing the seven most commonly used artificial dyes.(加州目前正在考虑要求在食品和膳食补充剂上贴上含有七种最常用人工染料的警告标签。)”和划线部分后文“which since 2010 has required food products containing certain artificial food dyes to carry warning labels about their negative effect on activity and attention in children (欧盟自2010年以来就要求含有某些人工食用色素的食品贴上警告标签，说明它们对儿童活动和注意力的负面影响)”可知加州也要像欧盟一样要求含有人工食用色素的食品贴上警告标签，从而推知划线词句“The warning label requirement would put California on par with the European Union, (警告标签的要求将使加州与欧盟保持一致)”其中划线部分意思是“符合，保持一致”。故选B项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“After all, we don’t dye fresh fruits and vegetables, but we do dye candy and sprinkles, points out Joe Schwarcz, a chemistry professor at McGill University in Montreal. (毕竟，我们不会给新鲜水果和蔬菜染色，但我们会给糖果和糖屑染色，蒙特利尔麦吉尔大学的化学教授Joe Schwarcz指出。)”可知，新规则可能产生的结果是更多的新鲜水果和蔬菜将出现在市场上。故选C项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“‘The foods in which you find food dyes are foods that are poor in nutrition,’ he says. ‘If you limit foods that contain food dyes, you automatically make your diet better.’(‘你发现食物色素的食物是营养不良的食物’他说。“如果你限制含有食用色素的食物，你的饮食就会自动变得更好。”)”可知，Joe Schwarcz对人工食用色素的态度是担忧的。故选D项。
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。
Why Experiencing a New Culture Is Good for You
Often the best way to really explore a new place and culture is by spending abundant time there. A quick vacation may give you a glimpse (瞥) into your destination. ____16____. These opportunities provide a support network as you adjust to new surroundings.
Dealing with culture shock
Culture shock is a response to your new surroundings when abroad that can leave you confused, anxious and feeling lonely. It generally includes frustration at how even the simplest things can be different in the new culture. The thing is though, culture shock can be seen as a problem but also as an opportunity. ____17____.
____18____
Perhaps the most obvious lesson learned with travel is the importance of language. Even just learning the basics of the local language can make getting about and making new friends easier. Trying to overcome the language barrier also teaches you about non-verbal communication. Since you can’t rely on what is being said, you learn to adapt, to people’s tone and body language. This makes you a better communicator.
Finding inspiration
____19____. In each of these creative fields you may come across new approaches or elements that you bring home with you; maybe it’s a certain combination of ingredients that you add to your cooking or a new style you adopt for your own home’s design.
Meeting new people
Meeting people and making friends while overseas is both a necessity and one of the most enjoyable aspects of the experience. ____20____, which enables you to meet people that you never would have known otherwise. You may be exposed to people from different walks of life, find a similar spirit, or both at the same time.
A. Learning language skills
B. Developing body language
C. So you’re less likely to further experience a new culture
D. Travelling to new cultures is a great way to expand your social circle
E. Experiencing the local culture can expose you to local art, cuisine, architecture, etc.
F. Only by adjusting to and accepting new surroundings can you understand and appreciate it
G. But experiences like student or work exchange programs allow you to immerse(沉浸) in a new culture
【答案】16. G 17. F 18. A 19. E 20. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍了体验一种新的文化的好处。
【16题详解】
上文“Often the best way to really explore a new place and culture is by spending abundant time there. A quick vacation may give you a glimpse(警) into your destination. (通常，真正探索一个新的地方和文化的最好方法是在那里度过大量的时间。短暂度假可以让你对目的地有个初步了解。)”提出探索一个新的地方和文化的最好方法是在那里度过大量的时间，短暂度假只能让你对目的地有个初步了解，G项“But experiences like student or work exchange programs allow you to immerse(沉浸) in a new culture(但是像学生或工作交换项目这样的经历可以让你沉浸在一种新的文化中。)”给出两种能让人沉浸在一种新的文化中的方式：学生或工作交换项目，与上文中“A quick vacation”构成转折关系，上下文语意连贯。故选G。
【17题详解】
上文“Culture shock is a response to your new surroundings when abroad that can leave you confused, anxious and feeling lonely. It generally includes frustration at how even the simplest things can be different in the new culture. The thing is though, culture shock can be seen as a problem but also as an opportunity. (文化冲击是你在国外对新环境的一种反应，它会让你困惑、焦虑和感到孤独。它通常包括对新文化中即使是最简单的事情也会有所不同的挫败感。问题是，文化冲击既可以被视为一个问题，也可以被视为一个机会。)”介绍了什么是文化冲击，结合段首标题“Dealing with culture shock(应对文化冲击)”可知本段最终要说明如果应对文化冲击，F项“Only by adjusting to and accepting new surroundings can you understand and appreciate it (只有适应和接受新的环境，你才能理解和欣赏它。)”给出应对文化冲击的办法“by adjusting to and accepting new surroundings”，照应主题。故选F。
【18题详解】
这里为本段小标题。根据下文“Perhaps the most obvious lesson learned with travel is the importance of language. Even just learning the basics of the local language can make getting about and making new friends easier. Trying to overcome the language barrier also teaches you about non-verbal communication. Since you can’t rely on what is being said, you learn to adapt, to people’s tone and body language. This makes you a better communicator. (也许从旅行中学到的最明显的教训就是语言的重要性。即使只是学习当地语言的基本知识也能让你更容易走动和结交新朋友。努力克服语言障碍还能教会你非语言交流。因为你不能依赖别人说的话，你要学会适应别人的语气和肢体语言。这会让你成为一个更好的沟通者。)”可知，本段主要介绍语言对体验新文化的重要性。所以A项“Learning language skills (学习语言技能)”是最佳主题句。故选A。
【19题详解】
根据后文“In each of these creative fields you may come across new approaches or elements that you bring home with you; maybe it’s a certain combination of ingredients that you add to your cooking or a new style you adopt for your own home’s design. (在这些创造性的领域中，你可能会遇到新的方法或元素，你带回家；也许是你在烹饪中添加的某种食材组合，或者是你为自己的家庭设计采用的一种新风格。)”可知，本段介绍通过当地的艺术、美食、建筑等方面来体验新的文化。所以E项“Experiencing the local culture can expose you to local art, cuisine, architecture, etc. (体验当地文化可以让你接触到当地的艺术、美食、建筑等。)”符合上下文语境。故选E。
【20题详解】
根据前句“Meeting people and making friends while overseas is both a necessity and one of the most enjoyable aspects of the experience. (在海外结识朋友是必要的，也是最令人愉快的经历之一。)”和后半句“which enables you to meet people that you never would have known otherwise. (它能让你认识一些你以前永远不会认识的人。)”可知，通过社交，结交朋友是体验新文化的好方法。所以D项“Travelling to new cultures is a great way to expand your social circle (到新的文化中旅行是扩大你的社交圈的好方法，)”符合上下文语境。故选D。
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
Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he set up his company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his extra ___21___ “school” fee. He always owes his success to it.
At that time, Glen, who already got a Ph.D. degree, ___22___ to return home, starting a company. Before leaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the ___23___ made through years. At the airport he had to accept the routine customs check. The watch on his wrist was also required to be taken down for ___24___. Glen knew that carrying such goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying it for his watch. So while checked, he told a lie that his watch was a ___25___ fake. When he was proud of his “smarts”, immediately, in the ___26___ of Glen, the officers hit the watch, which cost nearly ￥100,000, into pieces ___27___ hearing Glen’s words. Glen was ___28___. Before he understood why, he was taken to the office to be examined ___29___. For many times of entry-exit ____30____ he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked over everything carefully, and ____31____ him no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if ____32____ reusing and carrying fake goods, he would be ____33____ by law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after boarding the plane for long.
After that, he often told the story to his family and his employees. He said that this made a deep ____34____ on him, because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of ____35____, which he would remember as the secret of his success forever.
21. A. critical B. expensive C. opposing D. factual
22. A. determined B. persuaded C. motivated D. continued
23. A. possessions B. scholarships C. interests D. savings
24. A. inspection B. look C. test D. insurance
25. A. careless B. priceless C. worthless D. hopeless
26. A. placement B. interaction C. absence D. presence
27. A. on B. at C. in D. by
28. A. disappointed B. amused C. shocked D. satisfied
29. A. closely B. quietly C. quickly D. curiously
30 A. conditions B. chances C. experiments D. experiences
31. A. stopped B. warned C. urged D. hoped
32. A. found out B. came out C. sent out D. set out
33. A. hit B. accused C. praised D. blamed
34. A. expression B. idea C. thought D. impression
35. A. lies B. goods C. honesty D. bravery
【答案】21. B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. D 31. B 32. A 33. B 34. D 35. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章讲述百万富翁格伦亲身经历的一件由于不诚实而交了“昂贵学费”的故事，并从中吸取了教训：诚实正直是成功的秘诀。
【21题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：说到成功，格伦经常给我们讲他额外昂贵的“学费”。A. critical挑剔的；B. expensive昂贵的；C. opposing对立的；D. factual事实的。根据“because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of ____15____,”可知，格伦支付了额外的昂贵“学费”。故选B。
【22题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：那时，已经获得博士学位的格伦决定回国，创办一家公司。A. determined决心；B. persuaded说服；C. motivated激发；D. continued继续。根据“At that time, Glen, who already got a Ph.D. degree,”可知，格伦学有所成决定回国创办公司。故选A。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：临走前，他用多年积蓄买了一块劳力士手表。A. possessions财产；B. scholarships奖学金；C. interests利息；D. savings积蓄。根据“made through years”可知，格伦用多年积蓄买了一块劳力士手表。故选D。
【24题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他手腕上的手表也被要求取下来检查。A. inspection检查；B. look看；C. test测试；D. insurance保险。根据“So while checked, he told a lie that his watch was a ____5____ fake.”可知，格伦所戴的手表被要求检查。故选A。
【25题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：所以在检查时，他撒了个谎，说他的手表是一块毫无价值的假货。A. careless粗心的；B. priceless无价的；C. worthless无价值的；D. hopeless无希望的。根据“he told a lie”可知，格伦说谎说他的手表是假货，所以毫无价值。故选C。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：当他为自己的“聪明才智”感到自豪时，在格伦面前，警官们听到格伦的话，立即将价值近10万英镑的手表打得粉碎。A. placement方位；B. interaction相互作用；C. absence缺席；D. presence存在。in the presence of sb.当着某人。这里指警官当着格伦面把手表打得粉碎。故选D。
【27题详解】
考查介词词义辨析。句意：当他为自己的“聪明才智”感到自豪时，在格伦面前，警官们听到格伦的话，立即将价值近10万英镑的手表打得粉碎。A. on一……就；B. at在；C. in在……里面；D. by依靠。on/upon doing sth.“一……就”，on hearing one’s words一听到某人的话。这里指警官一听到格伦说手表是假货，当着格伦面把手表打得粉碎。故选A。
【28题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：格伦感到震惊。A. disappointed失望的；B. amused愉快的；C. shocked震惊的；D. satisfied满意的。根据“When he was proud of his “smarts”, immediately, in the ____6____ of Glen, the officers hit the watch, which cost nearly 100,000, into pieces ____7____ hearing Glen’s words.”可知，手表被砸，格伦感到很震惊。故选C。
【29题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：还没等他明白原因，他就被带到办公室接受仔细检查。 A. closely仔细地；B. quietly安静地；C. quickly迅速地；D. curiously好奇地。根据“The officers looked over everything carefully,”可知，格伦被带到办公室接受仔细检查，看他是否携带其它假货。故选A。
【30题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：从多次出入境的经历中，他知道只有那些“黑名单”上的人才会“享受”这种特殊待遇。 A. conditions条件；B. chances机会；C. experiments实验；D. experiences经历。根据“he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment.”可知，格伦有多次出入境的经历。故选D。
【31题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：警察仔细检查了一切，并警告他无论什么时候出入境，他都必须接受检查，如果发现重复使用和携带假冒商品，他将受到法律指控! A. stopped停止；B. warned警告；C. urged催促；D. hoped希望。根据“no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if ____12____ reusing and carrying fake goods, he would be ____13____ by law!”可知，这些话是对格伦的警告。故选B。
【32题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：警察仔细检查了一切，并警告他无论什么时候出入境，他都必须接受检查，如果发现重复使用和携带假冒商品，他将受到法律指控！A. found out发现；B. came out出版；C. sent out发送；D. set out出发。根据“reusing and carrying fake goods, he would be ____13____ by law!”可知，如果发现格伦再次使用和携带假冒商品，他将受到法律指控。故选A。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析句意：警察仔细检查了一切，并警告他无论什么时候出入境，他都必须接受检查，如果发现重复使用和携带假冒商品，他将受到法律指控！ A. hit击打；B. accused指控；C. praised赞扬；D. blamed责备。根据“by law”可知，发现使用和携带假冒商品，将受到法律指控。故选B。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：他说这给他留下了深刻的印象。 A. expression表情；B. idea主意；C. thought想法；D. impression印象。根据“After that, he often told the story to his family and his employees.”可知，这件事情给格伦很深的印象。故选D。
【35题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：因为他曾经支付的额外的高额“学费”使他认识到诚实的价值，他将永远记住这是他成功的秘诀。A. lies谎言；B. goods商品；C. honesty诚实；D. bravery勇敢。根据“which he would remember as the secret of his success forever.”可知，格伦认识到诚实的价值。故选C。
第二节：语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
“Crew members aboard China’s Tiangong space station will live stream their public lecture on science and space in the near future. It is the second time that the Shenzhou-13 astronauts ____36____ (deliver) the public lecture to students.” the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Tuesday.
On Dec 9, 2021, the first lecture in the “Tiangong Class” ____37____ (give) by the Shenzhou-13 astronauts to ____38____ total of 1,420 students from five classrooms across China via live video streaming, ____39____ is designed to encourage young people to develop their interest in manned space flight and ____40____ (explore). In class, the astronauts became the “teachers in space” ____41____ (interact) with students, especially teenagers.
“The content of the upcoming lecture has been selected from the opinions and suggestions ____42____ (collect) from the public, and has been well designed in line with facility conditions ____43____ the country’s space station,” said the CMSA.
“With the progress of the manned space flight mission, the Tiangong Class will ____44____ (specific) introduce a series of classes focusing on the construction of the Chinese space station and ____45____ (it) in-orbit operation,” the CMSA said.
【答案】36. have delivered
37. was given 38. a
39. which 40. exploration
41. interacting
42. collected 43. on
44. specifically
45. its
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道。文章讲述的是在天宫空间站的工作人员将在太空站中直播讲座，讲述关于科学和太空的情况。
【36题详解】
考查动词。句意：这是神舟十三号宇航员第二次向学生们进行公开演讲。分析句子，设空处应该使用谓语动词。句中it is the second time that+现在完成时，为固定句型，意为“某人第二次做某事”。故填have delivered。
【37题详解】
考查动词。句意：2021年12月9日，“天宫课堂”首讲由神舟十三期航天员通过直播视频向来自全国5个教室的1420名学生进行，旨在鼓励年轻人培养对载人航天飞行和探索的兴趣。分析句子，设空处应该填写动词作谓语。根据句中On Dec 9, 2021可知，句子表述的是过去的事实，应该使用一般过去时。同时lecture与give之间是被动关系，故使用一般过去时的被动语态。故填was given。
【38题详解】
考查冠词。句意：同上。句中a total of为固定搭配，意为“总计”。故填a。
【39题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：同上。分析句子，设空处引导的是非限制性定语从句，从句中缺少主语成分，指代的是前文的整句话。故填which。
【40题详解】
考查名词。句意：同上。分析句子，设空处应该使用名词与空前的flight并列作宾语。故填exploration。
【41题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：在课堂上，宇航员成为了与学生，尤其是青少年互动的“太空老师”。分析句子，句中became为谓语动词，设空处使用非谓语动词，且表示伴随。the teachers与interact之间是主动关系，故使用现在分词作定语。故填interacting。
【42题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：即将到来的讲座内容是从公众收集的意见和建议中挑选的，并根据国家空间站的设施条件进行了精心设计。句中has been selected为谓语动词，设空处应该是用非谓语动词。the opinions and suggestions与collect之间是被动关系，故使用过去分词作后置定语。故填collected。
【43题详解】
考查介词。句意：同上。句中on the country’s space station意为“在这个国家的空间站上”。on符合句意。故填on。
【44题详解】
考查副词。句意：中国航天局表示：“随着载人航天飞行任务的进展，天宫级将专门介绍一系列专注于中国空间站建设及其在轨运行的级别。”分析句子，设空处应该填写副词状语，修饰动词introduce。故填specifically。
【45题详解】
考查代词。句意：同上。分析句子，设空处应该使用形容词性物主代词作定语。故填its。
第四部分 书面表达（40分）
第一节 应用文（15分）
46. 假定你是一名学校健康俱乐部的成员，俱乐部最近决定制作一份关于急救措施的宣传册，以提高师生的自救互救意识和能力。请你根据以下要点帮忙编写宣传册中的一页内容。
要点：
1.介绍急救知识的重要性；
2.自行选择一种需要实施急救的情况（e. g. burns, choking, bleeding, drowning…），简要介绍处理步骤和急救实用建议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：Heimlich manoeuvre（海姆立克式操作法）；CPR心肺复苏
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【答案】Accidents can happen anywhere and having the knowledge to respond effectively can make a difference in saving lives and reducing the severity of injuries. In this informative session of our Safety Awareness Leaflet, we highlight the crucial steps for treating burns, a common yet potentially serious injury.
If someone encounters a burn, act immediately and cool the affected area under cool running water for 10 minutes to relieve pain and swelling. Avoid using ice, which can worsen the burn. After the cooling, protect the burn with a sterile bandage or clean cloth — take care not to break any blisters. It’s essential not to apply creams, oils or butter, as these can cause infection. Timely and appropriate measures help ensure the best possible recovery.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生给急救措施的宣传册写一页内容，介绍急救知识的重要性；自行选择一种需要实施急救的情况并简要介绍处理步骤和急救实用建议。
【详解】1.词汇积累
严重性：severity→seriousness/gravity
立刻：immediately→instantly
减轻：relieve→alleviate
确保：ensure→guarantee
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：It’s essential not to apply creams, oils or butter, as these can cause infection.
拓展句：It’s essential that we should not apply creams, oils or butter, as these can cause infection.
【点睛】【高分句型1】If someone encounters a burn, act immediately and cool the affected area under cool running water for 10 minutes to relieve pain and swelling.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句和不定式作目的状语）
【高分句型2】Avoid using ice, which can worsen the burn.（运用了which引导的非限制性定语从句）
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。
When a tornado(龙卷风) touched down in a small town nearby,many families were left completed ruined. Afterward all the local newspapers carried many human-interest stories featuring some of the families who suffered the hardest.
One Sunday, a particular picture especially touched me. A young woman stood in front of an entirely shattered(破碎的) mobile home, a depressed expression on her face. A young boy, seven or eight years old, stood at her side, eyes downward. Clutching(紧握) at her skirt was a tiny girl who stared into the camera, eyes wide with confusion and fear.
The article that went with the picture gave the clothing sizes of each family member. With growing interest, I noticed that their sizes closely matched ours. This would be a good opportunity to teach my children to help those less fortunate than themselves. I stuck the picture of the young family on our refrigerator, explaining their difficulty to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and to three-year-old Meghan.
“These poor people now have nothing,” I said. “We’ll share what we have with them. I brought three large boxes down from the room upstairs and placed them on the living room floor. Meghan watched seriously, as the boys and I filled one of the boxes with canned goods and foods.
While I sorted through our clothes, I encouraged the boys to go through their toys and donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys piled up old toys and games.
Meghan walked up with Lucy, her worn, much-loved rag doll hugged tightly to her chest. She came to the box that held the toys, pressed her round little face into Lucy's flat, painted-on-face, gave her a final kiss, then laid her gently on top of the other toys.
“Oh, Honey,” I said.” You don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much.”
Meghan nodded seriously, eyes filled with held-back tears. "Lucy makes me happy, Mommy. Maybe she’ll make that other little girl happy,too.”
Paragraph. 1:
The boys had watched,open-mouthed,as their baby sister placed her favorite doll in the box.
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Paragraph. 2:
I looked my children for a long moment.
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【答案】The boys had watched, open-mouthed, as their baby sister placed her favorite doll in the box. Without a word, Brad rose and went to his room. He came back carrying one of his favorite action figures. He hesitated briefly, clutching the toy, then looked over at Meghan and placed it in the box next to Lucy. A slow smile spread across Brett’s face. Then he jumped up, eyes twinkling as he ran to fetch some of his prized Matchbox cars. Astonished, I realized that the boys had also recognized what little Meghan’s gesture meant.
I looked at my children for a long moment. Swallowing back tears, I pulled all three of them into my arms. Inspired by my little ones, I removed my old jacket from the box of clothes. I replaced it with the new hunter green jacket that I had found on sale last week. I hoped the young woman in the picture would love it as much as I did. It’s easy to give what we don’t want any more, but harder to let go of things we cherish. However, the true spirit of giving is to give with your heart.
【解析】
【分析】本文以一张报纸上照片为线索展开。讲述了一次严重的龙卷风灾害后，作者在报纸上看到了很多受灾家庭的照片，心生怜悯之情。于是决定发动自己的家人向他们捐赠一些物资，自己的女儿将自己最喜欢的玩具也捐了出去的故事。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“当他们的小妹妹把她最喜欢的洋娃娃放进盒子里时，两个男孩张大了嘴巴看着。”可知，第一段可描写男孩子门在看到妹妹这一举动之后的表现。
②由第二段首句内容“我盯着我的孩子看了很长时间。”可知，第二段可描写作者在看到自己孩子的举动之后的反应和内心的感悟。
2.续写线索：男孩子惊讶——男孩子拿出自己的东西——我惊讶——拿出我的东西——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①.放弃： let go of / abandon
②.忍住泪水：swallowing back/holding back tears
情绪类
①.惊讶：astonished / amazed / be surprised
②.犹豫：hesitate/stand at
【点睛】[高分句型1]. I realized that the boys had also recognized what little Meghan’s gesture meant.（that引导的宾语从句和what引导的宾语从句）
[高分句型2]. Swallowing back tears, I pulled all three of them into my arms. Inspired by my little ones, I removed my old jacket from the box of clothes.（由现在分词作伴随状语）
[高分句型3]. I replaced it with the new hunter green jacket that I had found on sale last week.（that引导的定语从句）2023-2024学年下学期高二英语第二次月考
（试卷满分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，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 is the woman going to do this evening
A. Cook dinner. B. Eat out. C. Go to the park.
2. What is Nick doing now
A. Doing the washing. B. Playing football. C. Watching TV.
3. Why does the woman feel upset
A. She has no money to buy a car.
B. Tom didn’t lend his car to her.
C. She quarreled with Tom.
4. Where does the conversation take place
A. In a hotel. B. In a club. C. In a store.
5. When will the conference call start
A. At 2:30 pm. B. At 4:30 pm. C. At 5:00 pm.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项，并标在试卷的相应位置。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers
A. Manager and worker. B. Husband and wife. C. Neighbors.
7. What does the man have to do now
A. Talk with the woman.
B. Meet Mr. Brown at the airport.
C. Wait for two more hours.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. Why does the man say sorry to the woman
A. He had her wait for a while.
B. He wasted some of her paper.
C. He can’t mail packages for her.
9. What does the woman need the form for
A. Moving out of the dormitory.
B. Canceling the campus mailbox.
C. Applying for the mailbox service.
听第8段材料，回答第10至12题。
10. How long will it take the speakers to go to the club by car
A. About an hour. B. About half an hour. C. About 10 minutes.
11. What is the woman going to do in the Students’ Club
A. Have a swim. B. Play basketball. C. Do some running.
12. Where will the speakers meet
A. At the school gate. B. At the man’s home. C. At the club.
听第9段材料，回答第13至16题。
13. What does Lydia like to do in her spare time
A. Go camping. B. Stay with her family. C. See foreign films.
14. What do we learn about David
A. He hates camping.
B. He likes outdoor activities.
C. He lives near the Boundary Waters.
15. How does David find photography
A. Boring. B. Difficult. C. Interesting.
16. What are the speakers going to do this weekend
A. Visit the art gallery.
B. Take a photography class.
C. Hold a photography exhibit.
听第10段材料，回答第17至20题。
17. What is the talk mainly about
A. TV programs. B. Sports competitions. C. Entertainment activities.
18. What time is it now
A.8:20 am. B.8:40 am. C.9:00 am.
19. How is the weather today
A. Cloudy. B. Rainy. C. Sunny.
20. What do we know about the movie
A It is free of charge.
B. It will start at 9:00 pm.
C. It will be showed in the Ship’s Gym.
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和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项；并在答随卡上将该选项涂黑。
A
The world’s craziest festivals
Crazy festivals all over the world are out there just waiting to be celebrated. Join Cornelia Kumfert on a trip to the most unusual events taking place around the globe.
Burning Man Festival
Every year in Nevada (US) there is artwork and cunosities galore to marvel at when the Black Rock Desert changes into a mammoth art exhibition.
In August and September, some 70,00 people come here to celetrate the Burning Man Festival.
San Diego Comic Con
Surely superheroes don’t queue Well, at San Diego’s Comic Convention they do. Each July hey open their dos to fans of Superman and other comic figures. More than 100,000 annual visitors have paid homage to their mythical heroes.
Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo
At the Crying Baby Festival in Tokyo (Japan), sumo wrestlers do what they can to bring babies to tears.
Sadists run riot Certainly not! It’s a 400-year-old tradition based on a Japanese proverb, which says that crying babies grow fastest and parents believe the event brings good health to their children.
Palio Contest, Siena
Fame and honour await the winner of the Palio contest in Siena (Italy).
In July and August, ten inhabitants of different districts of the city jockey for first place in a spectacular horse race.
The trophy goes to the contestant whose horse crosses the finishing line first—whether he’s still in the saddle or not.
1. Which of the festivals offers a view of art
A. Burning Man Festival. B. Palio Contest, Siena.
C. Crying Baby Festival, Tokyo. D. San Diego Comic Con.
2. How was the festival in Tokyo founded
A. On the basis of a proverb. B. Based on a phrase.
C. According to a story. D. At the request of the public.
3. What can tourists see in Siena of Italy between July and August
A. A burning man show. B. A comedy play.
C. A horse race. D. A baby-crying show.
B
“Have you checked the oil in the car ” my father used to say to me, his way of “Hello, hope you are well.” Sometimes our phone calls would begin with a question about the oil and end with a question about the oil, with not a lot in between.
Fathers have a lot of love to give, but it’s often offered by means of practical advice. In my experience: It’s mostly about my car. “How’s the car running ” “Did you get it serviced ” My car — an old green Toyota Corona bought for $500 — was where my father showed his love.
Why can’t we fathers just say “I love you” or “It’s great to see you” The point is: that’s exactly what we are saying. You just have to translate from the language that is Fatherlish. Listen closely enough and the phrase “I love you” can be heard in the slightly longer “I could come around Saturday and repair your chair.” The words “You made my life better from the moment you were born” may be hardly heard, but the main meaning is there in the more common “I’ll hold the ladder while you get the leaves down from the roof.”
When I was 17, I went on my first road trip — a friend and I in that old car. My father stood on the corner on a cold morning to say goodbye. “Highways are dangerous,” he said, “so don’t try overtaking anything faster than a horse and buggy. And take a break every two hours. And every time you stop for gas, you really should check the oil.” At the time we thought his speech was pretty funny and would sing “horse-and-buggy” every time I tried to overtake some other speeding cars.
Dad’s long gone now. But after all these years, I realize that had I owned a copy of the Fatherlish-to-English dictionary, I’d have understood that the speech my friend and I so carelessly laughed at was simply Dad’s attempt at love.
4. Why did the author’s father often ask about the car
A. To show his love for the car. B. To see if there is enough oil.
C. To express his care to his son. D. To check the condition of the car.
5. Which of the following sentences is an example of Fatherlish
A. I love you deeply. B. It’s great to see you.
C. You made my life better. D. I can check the oil for you.
6. What does the underlined word “overtaking” in Paragraph 4 probably mean
A. Outrunning. B. Approaching.
C. Crashing into. D. Knocking over.
7. What can be inferred about the author in the last paragraph
A. He wanted to own a dictionary. B. He regrets his childish behavior.
C. He is sad about his father’s death. D. He realized his father’s love then.
C
About 12% of the total global energy demand comes from heating and cooling homes and businesses. A new study suggests that using underground water to maintain comfortable temperatures could reduce consumption of natural gas and electricity in this section by 40% in the US. The approach is called ATES short for aquifer thermal energy storage (含水层热能储存).
“We need storage to absorb energy from the sun and wind. It’s crucial to creating affordable, reliable, and deeply environmental-friendly electricity systems. Most people are interested in batteries and other kinds of electrical storage. But we were wondering whether there was any opportunity to use geothermal (地热的) energy storage,” said first author A.T.D Perera. “With ATES, energy can be stored for a long period of time, without adding an additional burden to the grid (输电网).”
ATES is a pleasantly simple concept that takes advantage of the heat-absorbing property of water and the natural geological features of the planet. You simply pull existing underground water up and heat it at the surface in the summer with environmental heat or energy. Then you send it back down. It stays fairly hot because the Earth is a good insulator (绝热体).
“Unlike above-ground tank-based water or ice storage systems, ATES will not need space. It’s also more efficient and can support larger communities in cooling or heating than traditional geothermal heat pump systems that rely on heat moving with the underground soil,” added co-author Hong Tianzhen.
A major beneft of ATES is that it will become more efficient as weather becomes more extreme in the coming years due to climate change. The hotter summers and severer winters could increase the amount of free thermal energy that can be stored with ATES. “It’s very much a realistic thing to do and this work is really about showing its value,” said Perera. “This technology is ready to go, so to speak. We just need to do it.”
8. What do we know about ATES
A. It is technologically demanding.
B It is aimed at replacing natural energy.
C. It mainly relies on batteries to function.
D. It helps achieve an environmentally friendly society
9. How does Hong Tianzhen explain ATES’s advantages
A. By giving examples. B. By discussing results.
C. By making comparisons. D. By analyzing principles.
10. Which will affect ATES’s efficiency most
A. Temperature variations. B. Insulated materials.
C. The duration of storage. D. The category of energy.
11. What can be the best title for the text
A. A Turning Point in Energy Usage
B. A Solution to Green Cooling and Heating
C. A Transformation in the US Electricity System
D. A Discovery About Geothermal Energy Storage
D
That artificial food dyes (染料) are unhealthy is not news. Some are known to cause hyperactivity (多动症) in some children, affecting their ability to learn. But regulatory agencies (监管机构) around the world don’t necessarily agree on which food dyes are a problem, or why. That may soon change. A 2021 peer-reviewed report by California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment concluded that artificial food dyes “cause or worsen neurobehavioral (神经行为的) problems in some children” and that the current levels that are regarded safe for consumption by the federal government are too high.
California is now considering requiring warning labels on food products and dietary supplements containing the seven most commonly used artificial dyes. The warning label requirement would put California on par with the European Union, which since 2010 has required food products containing certain artificial food dyes to carry warning labels about their negative effect on activity and attention in children.
Artificial dyes are used in foods for one reason: to make products look prettier. Bright colors make candies appealing, especially to kids. But dyes are also in chocolate cake mixes, salad dressings and other products that don’t seem to cry out for a color boost.
In Europe, it was the 2010 label lawmaking that triggered (引发) companies’ decisions to reformulate. “If you’re a company, you do not want to put a warning label on your product.” says Lefferts, an environmental health consultant. Warning labels are why European Starburst Fruit Chews are now colored with natural products, not the artificial dyes that brighten their North American counterparts (同类商品).
Given that artificial food dyes are used far more than needed, we need to be more cautious. After all, we don’t dye fresh fruits and vegetables, but we do dye candy and sprinkles, points out Joe Schwarcz, a chemistry professor at McGill University in Montreal. “The foods in which you find food dyes are foods that are poor in nutrition,” he says. “If you limit foods that contain food dyes, you automatically make your diet better.”
12. What can we learn about artificial food dyes from paragraph 1
A. A 2021 report confirmed their negative effects.
B. The fact that they are harmful is newly revealed.
C. Regulatory agencies consider them a serious problem.
D. The Federal government thinks their current standard too high.
13. What does the underlined part “on par with” in paragraph 2 mean
A. In opposition to. B. In line with. C. Ahead of. D. Behind.
14. Which might be a possible result of the new rule according to the article
A Food companies will stop coloring their products.
B. More fresh fruits and vegetables will appear in the market.
C. Food companies may replace artificial dyes with natural products.
D. It will be hard to find packaged foods without warning labels of dyes.
15. What’s Joe Schwarcz’s attitude towards artificial food dyes
A. Approving. B. Neutral. C. Tolerant. D. Concerned.
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。
Why Experiencing a New Culture Is Good for You
Often the best way to really explore a new place and culture is by spending abundant time there. A quick vacation may give you a glimpse (瞥) into your destination. ____16____. These opportunities provide a support network as you adjust to new surroundings.
Dealing with culture shock
Culture shock is a response to your new surroundings when abroad that can leave you confused, anxious and feeling lonely. It generally includes frustration at how even the simplest things can be different in the new culture. The thing is though, culture shock can be seen as a problem but also as an opportunity. ____17____.
____18____
Perhaps the most obvious lesson learned with travel is the importance of language. Even just learning the basics of the local language can make getting about and making new friends easier. Trying to overcome the language barrier also teaches you about non-verbal communication. Since you can’t rely on what is being said, you learn to adapt, to people’s tone and body language. This makes you a better communicator.
Finding inspiration
____19____. In each of these creative fields you may come across new approaches or elements that you bring home with you; maybe it’s a certain combination of ingredients that you add to your cooking or a new style you adopt for your own home’s design.
Meeting new people
Meeting people and making friends while overseas is both a necessity and one of the most enjoyable aspects of the experience. ____20____, which enables you to meet people that you never would have known otherwise. You may be exposed to people from different walks of life, find a similar spirit, or both at the same time.
A. Learning language skills
B. Developing body language
C. So you’re less likely to further experience a new culture
D. Travelling to new cultures is a great way to expand your social circle
E. Experiencing the local culture can expose you to local art, cuisine, architecture, etc.
F. Only by adjusting to and accepting new surroundings can you understand and appreciate it
G. But experiences like student or work exchange programs allow you to immerse(沉浸) in a new culture
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
Mr. Glen is a millionaire. Years ago, after returning from abroad to his motherland, he set up his company. Speaking of success, Glen often tells us a story about his extra ___21___ “school” fee. He always owes his success to it.
At that time, Glen, who already got a Ph.D. degree, ___22___ to return home, starting a company. Before leaving, he bought a Rolex watch with the ___23___ made through years. At the airport he had to accept the routine customs check. The watch on his wrist was also required to be taken down for ___24___. Glen knew that carrying such goods out had to pay the tax, and he worried about paying it for his watch. So while checked, he told a lie that his watch was a ___25___ fake. When he was proud of his “smarts”, immediately, in the ___26___ of Glen, the officers hit the watch, which cost nearly ￥100,000, into pieces ___27___ hearing Glen’s words. Glen was ___28___. Before he understood why, he was taken to the office to be examined ___29___. For many times of entry-exit ____30____ he knew that only those people in the “blacklist” would “enjoy” this special treatment. The officers looked over everything carefully, and ____31____ him no matter what time of entry and exit he must accept the check and if ____32____ reusing and carrying fake goods, he would be ____33____ by law! Suddenly, his face turned red, and he had nothing in mind after boarding the plane for long.
After that, he often told the story to his family and his employees. He said that this made a deep ____34____ on him, because the additional high “school” fee that he had ever paid made him realize the value of ____35____, which he would remember as the secret of his success forever.
21. A. critical B. expensive C. opposing D. factual
22. A. determined B. persuaded C. motivated D. continued
23. A. possessions B. scholarships C. interests D. savings
24. A. inspection B. look C. test D. insurance
25. A. careless B. priceless C. worthless D. hopeless
26. A. placement B. interaction C. absence D. presence
27. A. on B. at C. in D. by
28. A. disappointed B. amused C. shocked D. satisfied
29. A. closely B. quietly C. quickly D. curiously
30. A. conditions B. chances C. experiments D. experiences
31. A. stopped B. warned C. urged D. hoped
32. A. found out B. came out C. sent out D. set out
33. A. hit B. accused C. praised D. blamed
34. A. expression B. idea C. thought D. impression
35. A. lies B. goods C. honesty D. bravery
第二节：语篇填空（共10小题；每小题1.5分，满分15分）
阅读下面短文，按照句子结构的语法性和上下文连贯的要求，在空格处填入一个适当的词或使用括号中词语的正确形式填空。
“Crew members aboard China’s Tiangong space station will live stream their public lecture on science and space in the near future. It is the second time that the Shenzhou-13 astronauts ____36____ (deliver) the public lecture to students.” the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced on Tuesday.
On Dec 9, 2021, the first lecture in the “Tiangong Class” ____37____ (give) by the Shenzhou-13 astronauts to ____38____ total of 1,420 students from five classrooms across China via live video streaming, ____39____ is designed to encourage young people to develop their interest in manned space flight and ____40____ (explore). In class, the astronauts became the “teachers in space” ____41____ (interact) with students, especially teenagers.
“The content of the upcoming lecture has been selected from the opinions and suggestions ____42____ (collect) from the public, and has been well designed in line with facility conditions ____43____ the country’s space station,” said the CMSA.
“With the progress of the manned space flight mission, the Tiangong Class will ____44____ (specific) introduce a series of classes focusing on the construction of the Chinese space station and ____45____ (it) in-orbit operation,” the CMSA said.
第四部分 书面表达（40分）
第一节 应用文（15分）
46. 假定你是一名学校健康俱乐部的成员，俱乐部最近决定制作一份关于急救措施的宣传册，以提高师生的自救互救意识和能力。请你根据以下要点帮忙编写宣传册中的一页内容。
要点：
1.介绍急救知识重要性；
2.自行选择一种需要实施急救的情况（e. g. burns, choking, bleeding, drowning…），简要介绍处理步骤和急救实用建议。
注意：
1.词数80左右；
2.可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
参考词汇：Heimlich manoeuvre（海姆立克式操作法）；CPR心肺复苏
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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。
When a tornado(龙卷风) touched down in a small town nearby,many families were left completed ruined. Afterward all the local newspapers carried many human-interest stories featuring some of the families who suffered the hardest.
One Sunday, a particular picture especially touched me. A young woman stood in front of an entirely shattered(破碎的) mobile home, a depressed expression on her face. A young boy, seven or eight years old, stood at her side, eyes downward. Clutching(紧握) at her skirt was a tiny girl who stared into the camera, eyes wide with confusion and fear.
The article that went with the picture gave the clothing sizes of each family member. With growing interest, I noticed that their sizes closely matched ours. This would be a good opportunity to teach my children to help those less fortunate than themselves. I stuck the picture of the young family on our refrigerator, explaining their difficulty to my seven-year-old twins, Brad and Brett, and to three-year-old Meghan.
“These poor people now have nothing,” I said. “We’ll share what we have with them. I brought three large boxes down from the room upstairs and placed them on the living room floor. Meghan watched seriously, as the boys and I filled one of the boxes with canned goods and foods.
While I sorted through our clothes, I encouraged the boys to go through their toys and donate some of their less favorite things. Meghan watched quietly as the boys piled up old toys and games.
Meghan walked up with Lucy, her worn, much-loved rag doll hugged tightly to her chest. She came to the box that held the toys, pressed her round little face into Lucy's flat, painted-on-face, gave her a final kiss, then laid her gently on top of the other toys.
“Oh, Honey,” I said.” You don’t have to give Lucy. You love her so much.”
Meghan nodded seriously, eyes filled with held-back tears. "Lucy makes me happy, Mommy. Maybe she’ll make that other little girl happy,too.”
Paragraph. 1:
The boys had watched,open-mouthed,as their baby sister placed her favorite doll in the box.
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Paragraph. 2:
I looked my children for a long moment.
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