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科左中旗民族职专·实验高中
2023-2024学年度下学期期中考试英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 卷面分值：150分
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 will the woman do next
A．Make a phone call. B．Wait for Mr. Brown. C．Fix a meeting time.
2．When will the woman have the party
A．On the 11th. B．On the 21st. C．On the 27th.
3．Who taught the man to swim
A．His teacher. B．His father. C．His friend.
4．How does the man feel about being a photographer
A．Frightened. B．Tired. C．Pleased.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．An exam. B．Homework. C．A story.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why does the man like Sally
A．She is beautiful. B．She is a good actress. C．She is popular with audiences
7．Why does the woman dislike about the film
A．The acting. B．The story. C．The special effect.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小 题。
8．What did Adam buy
A．A bag. B．A watch. C．A CD．
9．Why didn’t Ryan buy the book he wanted
A．It was too expensive.
B．His father had bought one for him.
C．There weren’t any left in the market.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小 题。
10．Where does the man come from
A．Mexico. B．America. C．Germany.
11．What does the woman think of Mexico
A．Busy. B．Quiet. C．Expensive.
12．Why does the woman prefer New York to Mexico
A．People are friendlier B．Life is more exciting. C．It is more beautiful.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小 题。
13．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Old classmates. B．Fellow workers. C．Boss and workers.
14．How long did the woman spend on a holiday recently
A．10 days. B．14 days. C．30 days.
15．What does the woman suggest doing
A．Visiting Mike. B．Travelling to Australia. C．Having a party
16．What will Wilson do this summer
A．Take a holiday. B．Look for a job. C．Deal with his work.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小 题。
17．What do we know about Beowulf
A．Its writer is unknown. B．It is a famous novel. C．It is easy to understand.
18．When was Middle English used
A．Between about AD 800 and AD 1066.
B．Between about AD 1066 and AD 1150.
C．Between about AD 1150 and AD 1500..
19．Who is Geoffrey Chauncer
A．An English historian. B．A Middle English poet C．A modern English writer.
20．What will the speaker talk about after the break
A．Modern English. B．Middle English. C．Old English.
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
Summer is coming. Are you looking for a part-time job Here are some possible options.
Lifeguard
Are you a strong swimmer and a good communicator Would you like a challenge We are looking for lifeguards for our busy summer season. No experience is necessary as you will get two weeks of training before you start the job. As well as being physically fit, you need to be available for work Mon-Fri, 7- 11 a.m.
Store assistant
We are looking for store assistants for our busy gift store. Applicants need to be reliable, friendly, and enjoy speaking to customers. A second language is preferred as many of our customers are tourists from other countries. The positions are part-time and you need to work from Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fashion designer
Are you interested in the latest styles Are you creative and good at art If so, Dresswise is looking for a young person to create new looks for our teen department. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the clothing industry. You will need to work four days a week and we’ll pay you for each design we use. We’ll also give you samples of your designs to wear.
Game tester
Are you into technology and creative Would you like to play and test educational games and get paid for it This is an exciting part-time job for somebody who loves playing games. We offer flexible hours. If this is for you, write a description of your favorite game and why you like it in no more than 150 words.
If you are interested in any of the above jobs, please contact us at studentunrion @.
21. What is a shared requirement for lifeguard and store assistant
A. Communicative ability. B. A second language.
C. Professional experience. D. A strong body.
22. Which job can you apply for if you can only work on weekends
A. Lifeguard. B. Store assistant.
C. Fashion designer. D. Game tester.
23. What can you get from the job as a fashion designer
A. Samples of the latest styles.
B. Payment for each of your designs.
C. Experience in the fashion industry.
D. Chances to design clothes for adults.
B
What will restaurants look like in the future What would your dinner taste like if a robot cooked it A robot restaurant in Tianjin may give you the answers.
Covering an area of over 400 square meters with a total of 112 seats, the X Future Restaurant is a robot restaurant that opened in November 2018. The restaurant has amazed customers with its fully-automated (全自动的) technology, which covers every step of the dining experience, from ordering to cooking to serving the dishes and even taking payment.
Entering the restaurant, one can order dishes by simply scanning the QR codes on the table. There are over 40 choices of dishes. After taking the order, “robot cooks” prepare dishes using fixed time, temperature and ingredients designed by famous Chinese cooks.
“As the cooking is controlled by a computer system, the taste and quality of dishes can be good,” said Li Xiaokui, manager of the X Future Restaurant.
Robots also complete the delivery of dishes. Without following any designed route, the robot waiters serve meals thanks to automated driving technology, which helps each robot timely change its route when something is in the way.
These eye-catching technologies have received wide praise from customers. “The dishes taste surprisingly good. I couldn’t believe that they were made by robots, especially dishes that were difficult to cook.” one customer said. “The application of robots has increased our efficiency and cut down our costs,” Li said, “I think robot restaurants will develop fast and have a bright future.”
24. What do we know about the X Future Restaurant
A. It covers over 112 square meters with 400 seats.
B. Robot waiters deliver dishes following fixed routes.
C. Customers could enjoy fully-automated services.
D. Robot cooks design dishes by themselves.
25. What’s special about the dishes in the X Future Restaurant
A They are prepared by human cooks.
B. They are not easy for robots to prepare.
C. They are not accepted by customers.
D. They are ordered by scanning QR codes.
26. What can be inferred from the passage
A. The choices of dishes are limited.
B. It takes a long time for the robots to prepare the dishes.
C. Customers are willing to dine in the restaurant.
D. The delivery routes are designed by the waiters.
27. What is Li’s attitude toward the future of robot restaurants
A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Puzzled. D. Worried.
C
Dog owners walked about 23 minutes longer each day than non-dog owners. In a new study, dog owners took 2,760 additional steps—compared to people who didn’t have a dog at home. But here’s the real good news: That extra exercise was done at a moderate（适度的）pace, which means it could help adults meet their recommended weekly totals for physical activity.
The research, published in BMC Public Health, focused on adults 65 and older, who tend to be less active than younger people. The study included 43 dog owners and 43 non-dog owners, all of whom were monitored continuously for three week-long periods. When they compared the two groups, the researchers found that dog ownership was associated with a large, potentially health-improving effect.
Dog owners walked about 23 minutes longer each day than non-dog owners, 119 minutes versus 96 minutes on average. They also took an additional 2,760 steps, and had eight fewer continuous periods of sitting down. Most of that extra walking was done at moderate pace, defined as 100 or more steps a minute. Dog owners walked at this pace for 32 minutes a day, versus just 11 minutes a day for non-dog owners.
The World Health Organization（WHO）recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week. This increased walking time alone could just about satisfy that requirement, say the researchers—so it makes total sense that 87 percent of dog owners in the study met these guidelines, versus just 47 percent of non-dog owners.
Co-author Nancy Gee says that pet ownership may help older adults get more activity or maintain their current activity level for a longer period of time. “This could improve their chances of a better quality of life, improved or maintained cognition（认知）, and perhaps, even overall longevity（寿命）,”she said.
Here at Health, we’ ll add that caring for pets has been shown to have plenty of other physical and mental health benefits, as well. As animal lovers ourselves, we’ re happy to add one more to the list.
28. What can we learn about the research
A. It was targeted on old people.
B. It was sponsored by the WHO.
C. It had an undesirable effect on dog owners.
D. It took the mental health of dog owners into consideration.
29. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3
A. To present the results of the research. B. To show the guidelines of the research.
C. To describe the process of the research. D. To explain the reasons for conducting the research.
30. What does Nancy Gee think of owning a dog
A. It is too expensive. B. It is time-consuming.
C. It enables older adults to live a healthy life. D. It helps young adults to keep a healthy routine.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Non-pet owners enjoy more pleasure B. Animal lovers are more generous
C. Young people walk less today D. Dog owners walk way more
D
Plants are vital to human survival, even when there’s no sunlight. But keeping your houseplants alive in window-less rooms or in shadowy corners can be a challenge. Luckily, there are ways to help your plants stay energetic, even when their sunny source of energy is limited.
Grow lights provide an easy and accessible energy increase in dim or black spaces. These specialized beams (光线) have different features, colors, and prices. LEDs, for instance, are the cheapest and most energy-efficient option.
While most devices stick to a warm white light, plants respond differently to various illuminating colors. Scientist Levine has made two creative experiments. Under gravity, red light worked well for the slim flowering plants Arabidopsis (拟南芥). But in the weightless environment, they stretched into funny shapes until he started adding blue lights. He eventually found a middle ground and put the plants in green light.
If electricity is a limiting factor, you can try to reflect light with mirrors. Even brightening up your space with white decorations, like a light-colored tablecloth, will cast a little glow over your plants. While it’s not comparable to using a grow light or the sun, it could offer plants extra power.
Some plants, including tomatoes, need more light than those like Arabidopsis; new seedling s need less light than fully-grow n plants. As you choose your seeds and seedlings, research their native ranges to learn how much sunshine they’d naturally get.
Plants are finally adaptable. They can stretch their stems toward available light sources or produce extra chlorophyll (叶绿素), which absorbs available cold light. Even though they may not be getting all the light that they would like for optimum (最适宜的) growth, they’ll still grow. With only a little extra help, you and your plants can overcome the darkness.
32．What is the purpose of using grow lights
A．To change the color of the plants.
B．To provide an energy boost in dim spaces.
C．To create a decorative effect in the room.
D．To help plants grow in weightless environments.
33．What did Levine discover about the effect of different light colors in experiments
A．Plants grew best under red lights without gravity.
B．Blue lights caused plants to grow funny shapes.
C．Green lights were the best choice for plants without gravity.
D．Plants preferred warm white lights in all situations.
34．How can you help plants get extra energy without using electricity
A．By putting the metal in the soil. B．By adding more fertilizer to their soil.
C．By decorating some reflective objects. D．By pouring some chemical liquid.
35．Who is the passage written for
A．Plant scientists and researchers.
B．Indoor decorators and designers.
C．Farmers planning to grow crops in low-light conditions.
D．Individuals looking to improve their indoor gardening skills.
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。
People set goals for their lives. Perhaps you want to lose weight, learn a new skill or read 30 books a year. But then you get busy and your daily life takes up all of your time. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by and you are no closer to your goal. 36
1. Make a specific plan
Adding details to your plan helps you act better. Be sure to add when and where. If your goal is to work out five days each week, a plan like “I’ll work out on weekdays” would be too vague. But a detailed plan like “I’ll exercise at the gym on weekdays during my lunch break” would fit the bill. 37 For example, if you plan to work out during lunch, you’ll be sure to refuse a lunch invitation from others.
2. Consider punishment
This may sound difficult, but ensuring you’ll face some punishment if you don’t achieve your goal can work wonders. One easy way to do this is to tell a few people about your goal. You’ll feel ashamed if they check back later and find out you haven’t followed through. Feeling ashamed is a kind of spiritual punishment. You can also make a bet with a friend that you’ll stick to your goal. 38
3. Make it fun
Most of us concentrate on the final result when it comes to achieving our goals. 39 Are you enjoying the process of pursuing you goal If it’s not fun to exercise or study, you’re unlikely to keep at it. But if you get pleasure from your works or study sessions, you’ll persist longer. It’s the pursuit of your goals-not the reaching of them-that makes up the weeks, days and hours of our lives. So make sure to have fun along the way!
4. Get a little help from your friends
Spending time around high achievers can boost your own performance. If your aim is to run a marathon or write a book, you’d be wise to start hanging around friends who’ve made it to the finish line and can show you how it’s done. You’ll learn a lot just by spending time together with these friends. 40 Giving someone else tips on how to achieve boosts your self-confidence and motivates you to achieve success.
A．There is evidence that cash punishment motivates success.
B．It can also help you avoid interruptions.
C．Coaching friends with shared goals can improve your success rate, too.
D．Who could you turn to for help
E．If you want to stick to it, try the following strategies.
F．But focusing too much on it can make us ignore an even more important thing.
G．Friends are well aware of your strengths and weaknesses.
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。
It was Jennifer Williams’ mother who got her interested in books. A librarian, she ___41___ to her three children every day. When Williams, now 54, became an elementary school teacher in Danville, Virginia, she wanted her students to ___42___ with reading just as she had.
But early on, she realized that some kids had limited ___43___ to books. To Williams, the ___44___ was simple: Give kids books. In 2017, as part of a civic event called Engage Dan-ville, she ___45___ 900 used children’s books over three days, and people were ___46___ with that. “I was like, ‘Anybody could do that,’” she told , a local news site. “I wanted to do something that’s going to ___47___ my faith, my work ethic, my everything.” So she raised the number considerably by setting a new goal for herself: Give away one million books. It sounds like an ___48___ number. ___49___ , she got to work, first by persuading friends to give away books or money to buy books. Before long, as ____50____ of Williams’s project spread, strangers started leaving bundles of books on her front porch(门廊). As quickly as the books come in, Williams gives them to local schools—free of ____51____ —and also ____52____ books to little free libraries around the city of 41,000 just over the North Carolina border. She also ____53____ a book club for those in the local prison. In the four years she’s been doing all this, the Book Lady, as Williams has come to be known, has given away more than 78,000 books—only 922,000 more to reach her ____54____ !
And she’s not slowing down. Giving books away is too ____55____ for kids with few options. “Reading can take you anywhere,” she told CNN. “You can travel in time and space. If you can read, you can learn almost anything.”
41. A. showed B. responded C. performed D. read
42. A. fall in love B. come up C. catch up D. get along
43. A. ability B. accuracy C. access D. account
44. A. key B. deal C. promise D. solution
45. A. covered B. bought C. donated D. delivered
46. A. strict B. satisfied C. familiar D. honest
47. A. ensure B. continue C. balance D. challenge
48. A. unreachable B. unbearable C. unlucky D. undefined
49. A. Moreover B. Thus C. However D. Otherwise
50. A. information B. disease C. rumor D. news
51. A. tax B. charge C. damage D. interest
52. A. attaches B. accompanies C. supplies D. introduces
53. A. sets up B. puts away C. takes up D. gives away
54. A. judgement B. conclusion C. level D. target
55. A. unusual B. important C. interesting D. amazing
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。
Climate change is a familiar topic to us for decades. There is little doubt ____56____ Earth is getting warmer and warmer. A lot of evidence ____57____ (indicate) a dramatic change in the global climate.
The increase in temperature has ____58____ impact on Earth’s ecology. In 2013, a news photo of a dead polar bear which ____59____ (find) on Norway’s Arctic island of Svalbard made a lot of people ____60____ (shock). In addition, there is strong and comprehensive evidence that the rise in temperature has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide, ____61____ (cause) great loss of life and property. Climate scientists have warned that this warming trend will probably continue and there will be a ____62____ (high) price to pay, if we do not take appropriate actions.
“Greenhouse effect” is a key factor in clime change. Continued greenhouse gas emissions will result ____63____ further warming and long-lasting changes to the global climate. Governments should make ____64____ (policy) and take appropriate actions and measures. Individuals can reduce our “carbon footprint” by restricting the amount of carbon dioxide our lifestyles produce. It is our responsibility to seize every opportunity ____65____ (educate) everyone about global warming.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是学生会的李华，你的外教Jim老师打算在学校举行一次英文诗歌（poetry）创作大赛，他希望你能写一份公开信号召各位同学踊跃参加，内容包括：
1. 举行英文诗歌大赛的目的
2. 参加比赛的好处
3. 期待大家的踊跃参与
注意: 1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear my fellow students,
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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。
Jim loved adventures when he was a little boy. He was also a strong-minded boy who didn't give up easily.
One day when he was thirteen years old, he asked some friends to climb a mountain with him. The boys agreed and they even decided to camp at the top of the mountain. Then after they got ready, they set off. It was a beautiful day and the boys started climbing the mountain happily after they got to the foot of it. The mountain was very tall and it was tiring for the young boys to climb it, but everyone was passionate about the activity and no one complained.
When it got dark, they finally reached the top and they all shouted happily. Then Jim started counting. To his shock, there was one missing.
“Where is Mike ” he asked.
All the boys looked around and they didn't see Mike around. They got concerned.
“Mike, Mike…” they started shouting. But there was no response. Worrying that Mike might be in danger, the boys knew they must return to find him. However after climbing the mountain for hours, they were all tired, so Jim asked the other boys to camp there and then he went down the mountain to find Mike alone.
Jim left the boys and started going down the mountain with a flashlight. Though tired, hungry and cold, he still didn't give up because of worrying about his friend. But things got even worse when his flashlight suddenly stopped working,
Jim almost became desperate. Out of despair, he started calling his friend’s name. To his joy, finally, he got a weak response. Mike was just nearby.
Jim felt his way in the darkness and walked toward his friend. Luckily the moon got out of the cloud and Jim could finally see again. He found his friend who had been trapped in a hole for hours. Jim managed to pull Mike up from the hole, and Mike was finally safe. However, Jim was so tired that he fell and rolled down a slope and lost consciousness.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
When Jim finally woke up, he found himself in hospital.
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Looking at those worried faces of his parents and friends, Jim made a decision.
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2023-2024学年度下学期期中考试
高二英语答案
1．A
【原文】M: Good morning. My name is James Turner. I have a meeting with Wayne brown.
W: Oh yes Mr Turner. Mr brown is expecting you. I'll give him a phone to tell you're here.
2．B
【原文】M: Is the party still on the 11th.
W: That gives us too little time to prepare for it. And the place is booked up on the 27th. so I decide to change it to the date of the 21st at last.
3．C
【原文】W: Have you got a favorite sport
M: My favorite sport is swimming. I have swimming classes at school and I often go to the swimming pool with my father. It’s one of my friends who taught me how to swim.
4．C
【原文】W: Do you have any trouble being a photographer
M: Well no, it's fun because I'm doing something creative and challenging.
W: But I think traveling a lot may make you tired.
5．A
【原文】W: How many questions did you have to answer in your exam last week.
M: Six five grammar questions and 1 piece of writing.
W: Did you write a story or a letter.
M: I chose the story, but it was very hard.
6．B 7．B
【原文】W: Well I did enjoy that. How about you
M: It was okay I suppose I always like films with Sally writer in them. She may not be beautiful but she can act quite well. Those special effects were wonderful, weren't they I felt as if some of those space rockets were coming out into the audience, and you could almost touch that rainbow, couldn't you
W: Yeah though the story was silly. wasn't it
M: You can say that again. I guess the special effects were put in to make you forget what it was all about.
8．C 9．A
【原文】M: So did you buy anything at the market
W: Yes, I bought this beautiful bag. Adam nearly bought a watch, but he saw a CD store.
M: So he spent his money there.
W: Yeah, he got one he wanted for a long time. In fact, Tim did buy a watch and it's already stopped working.
M: Poor Tim.
W: And Ryan found a book he wanted to buy, but it was too expensive, so he got lots of postcards. He thought he would like his father to buy it for him. Louie was looking for chocolates for his mom, but it was very hot. So he got a cake instead.
10．C 11．B 12．B
【原文】W: How are you finding New York It must be very different from Germany.
M: Well I'm from Munich. Living in a beautiful city, like Munich is very enjoyable. New York is so noisy and busy. But I like the people here, they are friendly to foreigners.
W: Is Germany expensive
M: Yes Especially if you rent a house or an apartment, how about Mexico It must be a lot quieter than New York.
W: It sure is, but I like New York, life is much more exciting here than in Mexico. I just find it harder to meet people here. Mexicans are much friendlier than New Yorkers.
M: Really it sounds like a great place.
13．A 14．A 15．C 16．C
【原文】W: Do you realize that we've known each other for 3 years
M: Has it been that long
W: Yeah and I remember when I ran into you. I was on my way to the school lab. We hadn't known each other before then although we'd studied in the same school.
M: Yeah and where have you been these days
W: I went to Australia for a holiday.
M: How long did you stay there
W: 10 days, exactly. But I'd like to stay for longer next time, say, 2 weeks or a month. Hey, do you know. Mike
M: Yes he was in the same school with us but he is in Paris now.
W: Yeah but Mike said he'd be spending his vacation with his sister Laura next month here in New York. How about a get together Party
M: That's a wonderful idea and we can call Wilson.
W: Well he just found the new job and his boss asked him to deal with the network system this summer and he really can't get away.
M: Oh that's a pity but we can visit him someday.
17．A 18．C 19．B 20．A
【原文】W: Good morning class. Now I'll tell you something about the history of English. Old English is very difficult to understand. Only a few experts can read it. Several written works from the old English period have remained. Perhaps the most famous is called Beowulf. The name of the person who wrote it is not known. In 1066, William took control of England. The language used by the new rulers gradually changed the way English was spoken by 800 years ago. English became what language experts call middle English, which was used between about AD eleven fifty and AD 1,500. Middle English sounds like modern English. Many written works from this period have passed down. Perhaps the most famous was written by Geoffrey Chaucer, a poet who lived in London and died there in the 1400s. Chaucer is most famous work, is the Canterbury tales written more than 600 years ago. The history of the English language continues as middle English becomes modern English. I'll talk about that after a short break.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个可以兼职的选择。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。通过小标题Lifeguard小标题里的“Are you a strong swimmer and a good communicator ”（你擅长游泳和沟通吗？）以及Store assistant小标题里的“and enjoy speaking to customers. ”（享受与顾客交谈的乐趣）可知for lifeguard and store assistant两个岗位都需要有很好的沟通能力，故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。题目假设你只能申请在周末工作的岗位，那么可以定位每个岗位的工作时间，从Game tester这段“We offer flexible hours.”（我们提供弹性工作时间。）得知，工作时间是flexible hours，也就是可以选择周末工作的。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。 根据Fashion designer部分中“this is a great opportunity to gain experience in the clothing industry.”（这是一个在服装行业获得经验的大好机会。）可知，做时尚设计师的兼职工作，可以获得时尚业的工作经验。故选C。
【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在天津开设的一家全自动化的机器人餐厅，全自动技术涵盖了用餐体验的每一步，从点餐到烹饪，再到上菜，甚至收款，顾客在这里收获了良好的用餐体验。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The restaurant has amazed customers with its fully-automated (全自动的) technology, which covers every step of the dining experience, from ordering to cooking to serving the dishes and even taking payment. (这家餐厅的全自动技术令顾客惊叹不已，它涵盖了用餐体验的每一步，从点餐到烹饪，再到上菜，甚至收款。)”可知，顾客可以在该餐厅享受全自动服务。故选C项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Entering the restaurant, one can order dishes by simply scanning the QR codes on the table. (进入餐厅后，只需扫描餐桌上的二维码就可以点餐。)”可知，该餐厅的菜肴是通过扫描二维码点的。故选D项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“These eye-catching technologies have received wide praise from customers. “The dishes taste surprisingly good. I couldn’t believe that they were made by robots, especially dishes that were difficult to cook.” one customer said. (这些引人注目的技术得到了顾客的广泛好评。“这些菜的味道出奇地好。我简直不敢相信它们是机器人做的，尤其是那些很难做的菜。”一位顾客说。)”可知，顾客对该餐厅使用的技术给出了好评，认为菜的味道很好。由此推知，顾客愿意在该餐厅用餐。故选C项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中Li所说的话“I think robot restaurants will develop fast and have a bright future. (我认为机器人餐厅发展很快，前景光明。)”可知，李认为机器人餐厅的前景是光明的。由此可知，他对这种餐厅的未来充满希望。故选A项
28-31 AACD
【答案】32．B 33．C 34．C 35．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在缺乏阳光的环境中如何帮助植物生长。
32．细节理解题。根据第二段“Grow lights provide an easy and accessible energy increase in dim or black spaces.(在昏暗或黑暗的空间里，植物生长灯提供了一种容易获得的能量增加)”可知，植物生长灯可以在昏暗的环境中增加能量。故选B项。
33．细节理解题。根据第三段“But in the weightless environment, they stretched into funny shapes until he started adding blue lights. He eventually found a middle ground and put the plants in green light.(但在失重环境下，它们会伸展成有趣的形状，直到他开始添加蓝光。他最终找到了一个中间地带，把这些植物置于绿光下)”可知，莱文最终发现在失重环境下，绿光对植物的生长效果最佳。故选C项。
34．细节理解题。根据第四段“Even brightening up your space with white decorations, like a light-colored tablecloth, will cast a little glow over your plants. While it’s not comparable to using a grow light or the sun, it could offer plants extra power.(即使用白色的装饰来照亮你的空间，比如浅色的桌布，也会给你的植物带来一点光芒。虽然它不能与使用生长灯或太阳相比，但它可以为植物提供额外的能量)”可知，在室内装饰一些反光的物品可以使植物获得额外的能量。故选C项。
35．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Luckily, there are ways to help your plants stay energetic, even when their sunny source of energy is limited.(幸运的是，有一些方法可以帮助你的植物保持活力，即使它们的阳光能量来源有限)”以及文章最后一句“With only a little extra help, you and your plants can overcome the darkness.(只需要一点额外的帮助，你和你的植物就能克服黑暗)”可知，本文主要介绍了在缺乏阳光的环境下如何帮助植物生长，旨在帮助那些想要提高自己的室内园艺种植技能的人。故选D项。
36．E 37．B 38．A 39．F 40．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了实现目标的策略。
36．上文“People set goals for their lives. Perhaps you want to lose weight, learn a new skill or read 30 books a year. But then you get busy and your daily life takes up all of your time. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by and you are no closer to your goal. (人们为自己的生活设定目标。也许你想减肥，学一项新技能，或者一年读30本书。但是当你变得忙碌，你的日常生活占据了你所有的时间。不知不觉中，几周，几个月过去了，你离你的目标还是很远)”提出问题：我们设定目标却无法实现，下文“1. Make a specific plan”、“2. Consider punishment”、“3. Make it fun”、“4. Get a little help from your friends”给出4个策略，E项“If you want to stick to it, try the following strategies.(如果你想坚持下去，试试下面的策略)”承上启下，引出下文策略。上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
37．上文“But a detailed plan like “I’ll exercise at the gym on weekdays during my lunch break” would fit the bill. (但一个详细的计划，比如“我将在工作日的午休时间去健身房锻炼”，就符合要求了)”讲制定详细计划的重要性， B项“It can also help you avoid interruptions.(它还可以帮助你避免被打扰)”承接上文，说明制定详细计划的好处，下文“For example, if you plan to work out during lunch, you’ll be sure to refuse a lunch invitation from others.(例如，如果你计划在午餐时间锻炼，你肯定会拒绝别人的午餐邀请)”举例说明具体好处。故选B项。
38．上文“You can also make a bet with a friend that you’ll stick to your goal. (你也可以和朋友打赌，你会坚持你的目标)”讲与朋友打赌，A项“There is evidence that cash punishment motivates success.(有证据表明，现金惩罚能激发成功)”承接上文，说明打赌、惩罚的作用，照应小标题“Consider punishment”。故选A项。
39．上文“Most of us concentrate on the final result when it comes to achieving our goals. (当谈到实现我们的目标时，我们大多数人都专注于最终结果)”讲我们过于专注结果，下文“Are you enjoying the process of pursuing you goal If it’s not fun to exercise or study, you’re unlikely to keep at it. But if you get pleasure from your works or study sessions, you’ll persist longer. It’s the pursuit of your goals-not the reaching of them-that makes up the weeks, days and hours of our lives. So make sure to have fun along the way!(你享受追求目标的过程吗 如果运动或学习没有乐趣，你就不可能坚持下去。但如果你从工作或学习中得到乐趣，你就会坚持得更久。追求目标——而不是达到目标——构成了我们生命中的每一个星期、每一天、每一个小时。所以一定要在这个过程中玩得开心!)”讲过程中的乐趣更重要，F项“But focusing too much on it can make us ignore an even more important thing.(但过于关注它会让我们忽略更重要的事情)”承上启下，说明过于专注结果会忽略过程中的乐趣。故选F项。
40．下文“Giving someone else tips on how to achieve boosts your self-confidence and motivates you to achieve success.(给别人一些关于如何取得成功的建议可以增强你的自信，激励你取得成功)”提出帮助别人可以提升自己，C项“Coaching friends with shared goals can improve your success rate, too.(指导有共同目标的朋友也可以提高你的成功率)”表达了同样的意思，句中“Coaching friends”与下文“Giving someone else tips”相照应。故选C项。
完形填空
【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了Jennifer Williams捐赠图书的故事。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一名图书管理员，她每天给她的三个孩子读书。A. showed展示；B. responded回应；C. performed表演；D. read读。根据前文“It was Jennifer Williams’ mother who got her interested in books.”可知，此处表示她每天给三个孩子读书。故选D。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当现年54岁的Williams成为弗吉尼亚州丹维尔市的一名小学教师时，她希望她的学生像她一样热爱阅读。A. fall in love爱上；B. come up走进，被提出；C. catch up赶上；D. get along相处。根据空后“just as she had.”可知，此处指向她一样喜欢读书，爱上读书。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但在早些时候，她就意识到有些孩子接触书籍的机会有限。A. ability能力；B. accuracy准确；C. access机会；D. account账户。根据后文“To Williams, the ___4___ was simple: Give kids books.”可知，此处指一些学生能阅读的机会很有限，接触书籍的机会有限。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对Williams来说，解决办法很简单：给孩子们书。A. key关键；B. deal交易；C. promise承诺；D. solution解决方法。根据前文“But early on, she realized that some kids had limited ___3___ to books.”可知，此处指她意识到了学生没有书读的问题，因而想到了给孩子们书这个方法来解决问题。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2017年，作为Engage Dan ville城市活动的一份子，她在三天内捐赠了900本二手儿童书籍，大多数人都会对此感到满意。A. covered覆盖；B. bought购买；C. donated捐赠；D. delivered交付。根据后文中的提示“So she raised the number considerably by setting a new goal for herself: Give away one million books.”可知，此处表示“捐赠”。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. strict严格的；B. satisfied满意的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. honest诚实的。根据前文“she ___5___ 900 used children’s books over three days”可知，她在三天内捐赠了900本书，故大部分人都会对此行动感动满意的。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想要做一些事情来延伸我的信仰、我的职业道德和我的一切。A. ensure确保；B. continue继续，延伸；C. balance平衡；D. challenge挑战。根据后文“So she raised the number considerably by setting a new goal for herself: Give away one million books.”可知，她想要捐赠大量的书籍，故此处是她想要做一些能延伸信仰的事情，故选B。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这听起来像是不能达到的数字。A. unreachable无法达到的；B. unbearable难以忍受的；C. unlucky不幸的；D. undefined未限定的。根据前文中的“one million”可知，这个数字太庞大，听起来遥不可及，像是无法达到的。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，她开始行动，首先是通过拉拢朋友捐书或捐钱买书。A. Moreover而且；B. Thus因此；C. However然而；D. Otherwise否则。根据上下文可知，虽然数目很大，但是她还是开始行动起来，因此此处表示转折，应填However。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久，随着Williams所做项目消息的传开，陌生人开始把一捆捆书放在她家的前廊。A. information信息；B. disease疾病；C. rumor谣传；D. news消息。根据本句中的“spread”可知，此处表示“消息”传播开了。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些书一到，Williams就把它们免费送给当地的学校，还向北卡罗来纳州边境附近城市的41000个小型免费图书馆提供书籍。A. tax税款；B. charge费用；C. damage损坏；D. interest利息。根据上文中的“give away”可知，她要无偿捐赠书本，故此处指免费地送给当地的学校，短语free of charge表示“免费”。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. attaches附上；B. accompanies陪伴；C. supplies提供；D. introduces介绍。根据空后“books to little free libraries”可知，此处指给那些小型图书馆提供书籍。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：她还为当地监狱的囚犯主办了一个图书俱乐部。A. sets up建立；B. puts away放好，储存；C. takes up占据；D. gives away赠送。根据本句中的“a book club”可知，Williams给当地监狱的犯人建立了图书俱乐部。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在她做这一切的四年时间里，这位图书女士，Williams就是这样被人们所熟知的，已经送出了78000多本书，而距离达到她的目标，还有922000本。A. judgement判断；B. conclusion结论；C. level水平；D. target目标。根据前文“So she raised the number considerably by setting a new goal for herself: Give away one million books.”及句中的数字可知，她的捐书量还差922000才能达到她定的100万本的目标。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：捐赠书籍对没有太多选择的孩子来说太重要了。A. unusual不寻常的；B. important重要的；C. interesting有趣的；D. amazing惊人的。根据后文““Reading can take you anywhere,” she told CNN. “You can travel in time and space. If you can read, you can learn almost anything.””可知，阅读有很多好处，对于没有太多选择的孩子来说，这项活动非常重要。故选B。
语法填空56. that 57. indicates 58. an 59. was found 60. shocked
61. causing 62. higher 63. in 64. policies 65. to educate
应用文：
Dear fellow students,
Our English teacher, Jim, is organizing an exciting poetry contest at school. It’s an opportunity to express ourselves through poems and showcase our creativity.
Participating in this contest will help us improve our English language skills and gain recognition for our talents. It will also bring us closer together as a community through our love for literature. Whether you’re an experienced poet or just starting out, I encourage all of you to join.
Let’s unleash our imaginations, pour our hearts into our poems, and create something beautiful. Let’s make this contest a success and witness the magic of poetry.
Best regards!
Student Union
读后续写：
When Jim finally woke up, he found himself in hospital. He was severely injured and couldn’t even feel his legs. He was told that he might not be able to walk again. Hearing that, Jim became desperate, with tears rolling down his face. He loved adventures and now he even couldn’t walk. His parents and friends were all there with him, feeling sad and regretful. But they all encouraged him, saying that they’d do all that they could to help him walk again.
Paragraph 2:
Looking at those worried faces of his parents and friends, Jim made a decision. He decided to stand on his feet again no matter how hard it could be. Jim left the hospital in a month. He had to use a wheelchair of course, but Jim remained positive. He started training himself to stand on his feet later with the help of his friends. The process was really painful and hard, but he never gave up. One year later, Jim finally made it. Now he can have adventures with his friends again!
2023-2024学年度下学期期中考试英语试卷
考试时间：120分钟 卷面分值：150分
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 will the woman do next
A．Make a phone call. B．Wait for Mr. Brown. C．Fix a meeting time.
2．When will the woman have the party
A．On the 11th. B．On the 21st. C．On the 27th.
3．Who taught the man to swim
A．His teacher. B．His father. C．His friend.
4．How does the man feel about being a photographer
A．Frightened. B．Tired. C．Pleased.
5．What are the speakers talking about
A．An exam. B．Homework. C．A story.
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。
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6．Why does the man like Sally
A．She is beautiful. B．She is a good actress. C．She is popular with audiences
7．Why does the woman dislike about the film
A．The acting. B．The story. C．The special effect.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小 题。
8．What did Adam buy
A．A bag. B．A watch. C．A CD．
9．Why didn’t Ryan buy the book he wanted
A．It was too expensive.
B．His father had bought one for him.
C．There weren’t any left in the market.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小 题。
10．Where does the man come from
A．Mexico. B．America. C．Germany.
11．What does the woman think of Mexico
A．Busy. B．Quiet. C．Expensive.
12．Why does the woman prefer New York to Mexico
A．People are friendlier B．Life is more exciting. C．It is more beautiful.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小 题。
13．What is the relationship between the speakers
A．Old classmates. B．Fellow workers. C．Boss and workers.
14．How long did the woman spend on a holiday recently
A．10 days. B．14 days. C．30 days.
15．What does the woman suggest doing
A．Visiting Mike. B．Travelling to Australia. C．Having a party
16．What will Wilson do this summer
A．Take a holiday. B．Look for a job. C．Deal with his work.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小 题。
17．What do we know about Beowulf
A．Its writer is unknown. B．It is a famous novel. C．It is easy to understand.
18．When was Middle English used
A．Between about AD 800 and AD 1066.
B．Between about AD 1066 and AD 1150.
C．Between about AD 1150 and AD 1500..
19．Who is Geoffrey Chauncer
A．An English historian. B．A Middle English poet C．A modern English writer.
20．What will the speaker talk about after the break
A．Modern English. B．Middle English. C．Old English.
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
Summer is coming. Are you looking for a part-time job Here are some possible options.
Lifeguard
Are you a strong swimmer and a good communicator Would you like a challenge We are looking for lifeguards for our busy summer season. No experience is necessary as you will get two weeks of training before you start the job. As well as being physically fit, you need to be available for work Mon-Fri, 7- 11 a.m.
Store assistant
We are looking for store assistants for our busy gift store. Applicants need to be reliable, friendly, and enjoy speaking to customers. A second language is preferred as many of our customers are tourists from other countries. The positions are part-time and you need to work from Thursday to Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fashion designer
Are you interested in the latest styles Are you creative and good at art If so, Dresswise is looking for a young person to create new looks for our teen department. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in the clothing industry. You will need to work four days a week and we’ll pay you for each design we use. We’ll also give you samples of your designs to wear.
Game tester
Are you into technology and creative Would you like to play and test educational games and get paid for it This is an exciting part-time job for somebody who loves playing games. We offer flexible hours. If this is for you, write a description of your favorite game and why you like it in no more than 150 words.
If you are interested in any of the above jobs, please contact us at studentunrion @.
21. What is a shared requirement for lifeguard and store assistant
A. Communicative ability. B. A second language.
C. Professional experience. D. A strong body.
22. Which job can you apply for if you can only work on weekends
A. Lifeguard. B. Store assistant.
C. Fashion designer. D. Game tester.
23. What can you get from the job as a fashion designer
A. Samples of the latest styles.
B. Payment for each of your designs.
C. Experience in the fashion industry.
D. Chances to design clothes for adults.
B
What will restaurants look like in the future What would your dinner taste like if a robot cooked it A robot restaurant in Tianjin may give you the answers.
Covering an area of over 400 square meters with a total of 112 seats, the X Future Restaurant is a robot restaurant that opened in November 2018. The restaurant has amazed customers with its fully-automated (全自动的) technology, which covers every step of the dining experience, from ordering to cooking to serving the dishes and even taking payment.
Entering the restaurant, one can order dishes by simply scanning the QR codes on the table. There are over 40 choices of dishes. After taking the order, “robot cooks” prepare dishes using fixed time, temperature and ingredients designed by famous Chinese cooks.
“As the cooking is controlled by a computer system, the taste and quality of dishes can be good,” said Li Xiaokui, manager of the X Future Restaurant.
Robots also complete the delivery of dishes. Without following any designed route, the robot waiters serve meals thanks to automated driving technology, which helps each robot timely change its route when something is in the way.
These eye-catching technologies have received wide praise from customers. “The dishes taste surprisingly good. I couldn’t believe that they were made by robots, especially dishes that were difficult to cook.” one customer said. “The application of robots has increased our efficiency and cut down our costs,” Li said, “I think robot restaurants will develop fast and have a bright future.”
24. What do we know about the X Future Restaurant
A. It covers over 112 square meters with 400 seats.
B. Robot waiters deliver dishes following fixed routes.
C. Customers could enjoy fully-automated services.
D. Robot cooks design dishes by themselves.
25. What’s special about the dishes in the X Future Restaurant
A They are prepared by human cooks.
B. They are not easy for robots to prepare.
C. They are not accepted by customers.
D. They are ordered by scanning QR codes.
26. What can be inferred from the passage
A. The choices of dishes are limited.
B. It takes a long time for the robots to prepare the dishes.
C. Customers are willing to dine in the restaurant.
D. The delivery routes are designed by the waiters.
27. What is Li’s attitude toward the future of robot restaurants
A. Hopeful. B. Doubtful. C. Puzzled. D. Worried.
C
Dog owners walked about 23 minutes longer each day than non-dog owners. In a new study, dog owners took 2,760 additional steps—compared to people who didn’t have a dog at home. But here’s the real good news: That extra exercise was done at a moderate（适度的）pace, which means it could help adults meet their recommended weekly totals for physical activity.
The research, published in BMC Public Health, focused on adults 65 and older, who tend to be less active than younger people. The study included 43 dog owners and 43 non-dog owners, all of whom were monitored continuously for three week-long periods. When they compared the two groups, the researchers found that dog ownership was associated with a large, potentially health-improving effect.
Dog owners walked about 23 minutes longer each day than non-dog owners, 119 minutes versus 96 minutes on average. They also took an additional 2,760 steps, and had eight fewer continuous periods of sitting down. Most of that extra walking was done at moderate pace, defined as 100 or more steps a minute. Dog owners walked at this pace for 32 minutes a day, versus just 11 minutes a day for non-dog owners.
The World Health Organization（WHO）recommends that adults get at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week. This increased walking time alone could just about satisfy that requirement, say the researchers—so it makes total sense that 87 percent of dog owners in the study met these guidelines, versus just 47 percent of non-dog owners.
Co-author Nancy Gee says that pet ownership may help older adults get more activity or maintain their current activity level for a longer period of time. “This could improve their chances of a better quality of life, improved or maintained cognition（认知）, and perhaps, even overall longevity（寿命）,”she said.
Here at Health, we’ ll add that caring for pets has been shown to have plenty of other physical and mental health benefits, as well. As animal lovers ourselves, we’ re happy to add one more to the list.
28. What can we learn about the research
A. It was targeted on old people.
B. It was sponsored by the WHO.
C. It had an undesirable effect on dog owners.
D. It took the mental health of dog owners into consideration.
29. What does the author intend to do in Paragraph 3
A. To present the results of the research. B. To show the guidelines of the research.
C. To describe the process of the research. D. To explain the reasons for conducting the research.
30. What does Nancy Gee think of owning a dog
A. It is too expensive. B. It is time-consuming.
C. It enables older adults to live a healthy life. D. It helps young adults to keep a healthy routine.
31. What is the best title for the text
A. Non-pet owners enjoy more pleasure B. Animal lovers are more generous
C. Young people walk less today D. Dog owners walk way more
D
Plants are vital to human survival, even when there’s no sunlight. But keeping your houseplants alive in window-less rooms or in shadowy corners can be a challenge. Luckily, there are ways to help your plants stay energetic, even when their sunny source of energy is limited.
Grow lights provide an easy and accessible energy increase in dim or black spaces. These specialized beams (光线) have different features, colors, and prices. LEDs, for instance, are the cheapest and most energy-efficient option.
While most devices stick to a warm white light, plants respond differently to various illuminating colors. Scientist Levine has made two creative experiments. Under gravity, red light worked well for the slim flowering plants Arabidopsis (拟南芥). But in the weightless environment, they stretched into funny shapes until he started adding blue lights. He eventually found a middle ground and put the plants in green light.
If electricity is a limiting factor, you can try to reflect light with mirrors. Even brightening up your space with white decorations, like a light-colored tablecloth, will cast a little glow over your plants. While it’s not comparable to using a grow light or the sun, it could offer plants extra power.
Some plants, including tomatoes, need more light than those like Arabidopsis; new seedling s need less light than fully-grow n plants. As you choose your seeds and seedlings, research their native ranges to learn how much sunshine they’d naturally get.
Plants are finally adaptable. They can stretch their stems toward available light sources or produce extra chlorophyll (叶绿素), which absorbs available cold light. Even though they may not be getting all the light that they would like for optimum (最适宜的) growth, they’ll still grow. With only a little extra help, you and your plants can overcome the darkness.
32．What is the purpose of using grow lights
A．To change the color of the plants.
B．To provide an energy boost in dim spaces.
C．To create a decorative effect in the room.
D．To help plants grow in weightless environments.
33．What did Levine discover about the effect of different light colors in experiments
A．Plants grew best under red lights without gravity.
B．Blue lights caused plants to grow funny shapes.
C．Green lights were the best choice for plants without gravity.
D．Plants preferred warm white lights in all situations.
34．How can you help plants get extra energy without using electricity
A．By putting the metal in the soil. B．By adding more fertilizer to their soil.
C．By decorating some reflective objects. D．By pouring some chemical liquid.
35．Who is the passage written for
A．Plant scientists and researchers.
B．Indoor decorators and designers.
C．Farmers planning to grow crops in low-light conditions.
D．Individuals looking to improve their indoor gardening skills.
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。
People set goals for their lives. Perhaps you want to lose weight, learn a new skill or read 30 books a year. But then you get busy and your daily life takes up all of your time. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by and you are no closer to your goal. 36
1. Make a specific plan
Adding details to your plan helps you act better. Be sure to add when and where. If your goal is to work out five days each week, a plan like “I’ll work out on weekdays” would be too vague. But a detailed plan like “I’ll exercise at the gym on weekdays during my lunch break” would fit the bill. 37 For example, if you plan to work out during lunch, you’ll be sure to refuse a lunch invitation from others.
2. Consider punishment
This may sound difficult, but ensuring you’ll face some punishment if you don’t achieve your goal can work wonders. One easy way to do this is to tell a few people about your goal. You’ll feel ashamed if they check back later and find out you haven’t followed through. Feeling ashamed is a kind of spiritual punishment. You can also make a bet with a friend that you’ll stick to your goal. 38
3. Make it fun
Most of us concentrate on the final result when it comes to achieving our goals. 39 Are you enjoying the process of pursuing you goal If it’s not fun to exercise or study, you’re unlikely to keep at it. But if you get pleasure from your works or study sessions, you’ll persist longer. It’s the pursuit of your goals-not the reaching of them-that makes up the weeks, days and hours of our lives. So make sure to have fun along the way!
4. Get a little help from your friends
Spending time around high achievers can boost your own performance. If your aim is to run a marathon or write a book, you’d be wise to start hanging around friends who’ve made it to the finish line and can show you how it’s done. You’ll learn a lot just by spending time together with these friends. 40 Giving someone else tips on how to achieve boosts your self-confidence and motivates you to achieve success.
A．There is evidence that cash punishment motivates success.
B．It can also help you avoid interruptions.
C．Coaching friends with shared goals can improve your success rate, too.
D．Who could you turn to for help
E．If you want to stick to it, try the following strategies.
F．But focusing too much on it can make us ignore an even more important thing.
G．Friends are well aware of your strengths and weaknesses.
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。
It was Jennifer Williams’ mother who got her interested in books. A librarian, she ___41___ to her three children every day. When Williams, now 54, became an elementary school teacher in Danville, Virginia, she wanted her students to ___42___ with reading just as she had.
But early on, she realized that some kids had limited ___43___ to books. To Williams, the ___44___ was simple: Give kids books. In 2017, as part of a civic event called Engage Dan-ville, she ___45___ 900 used children’s books over three days, and people were ___46___ with that. “I was like, ‘Anybody could do that,’” she told , a local news site. “I wanted to do something that’s going to ___47___ my faith, my work ethic, my everything.” So she raised the number considerably by setting a new goal for herself: Give away one million books. It sounds like an ___48___ number. ___49___ , she got to work, first by persuading friends to give away books or money to buy books. Before long, as ____50____ of Williams’s project spread, strangers started leaving bundles of books on her front porch(门廊). As quickly as the books come in, Williams gives them to local schools—free of ____51____ —and also ____52____ books to little free libraries around the city of 41,000 just over the North Carolina border. She also ____53____ a book club for those in the local prison. In the four years she’s been doing all this, the Book Lady, as Williams has come to be known, has given away more than 78,000 books—only 922,000 more to reach her ____54____ !
And she’s not slowing down. Giving books away is too ____55____ for kids with few options. “Reading can take you anywhere,” she told CNN. “You can travel in time and space. If you can read, you can learn almost anything.”
41. A. showed B. responded C. performed D. read
42. A. fall in love B. come up C. catch up D. get along
43. A. ability B. accuracy C. access D. account
44. A. key B. deal C. promise D. solution
45. A. covered B. bought C. donated D. delivered
46. A. strict B. satisfied C. familiar D. honest
47. A. ensure B. continue C. balance D. challenge
48. A. unreachable B. unbearable C. unlucky D. undefined
49. A. Moreover B. Thus C. However D. Otherwise
50. A. information B. disease C. rumor D. news
51. A. tax B. charge C. damage D. interest
52. A. attaches B. accompanies C. supplies D. introduces
53. A. sets up B. puts away C. takes up D. gives away
54. A. judgement B. conclusion C. level D. target
55. A. unusual B. important C. interesting D. amazing
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。
Climate change is a familiar topic to us for decades. There is little doubt ____56____ Earth is getting warmer and warmer. A lot of evidence ____57____ (indicate) a dramatic change in the global climate.
The increase in temperature has ____58____ impact on Earth’s ecology. In 2013, a news photo of a dead polar bear which ____59____ (find) on Norway’s Arctic island of Svalbard made a lot of people ____60____ (shock). In addition, there is strong and comprehensive evidence that the rise in temperature has led to an increase in extreme weather and natural disasters worldwide, ____61____ (cause) great loss of life and property. Climate scientists have warned that this warming trend will probably continue and there will be a ____62____ (high) price to pay, if we do not take appropriate actions.
“Greenhouse effect” is a key factor in clime change. Continued greenhouse gas emissions will result ____63____ further warming and long-lasting changes to the global climate. Governments should make ____64____ (policy) and take appropriate actions and measures. Individuals can reduce our “carbon footprint” by restricting the amount of carbon dioxide our lifestyles produce. It is our responsibility to seize every opportunity ____65____ (educate) everyone about global warming.
第四部分 写作(共两节,满分40分)
第一节(满分15分)
假定你是学生会的李华，你的外教Jim老师打算在学校举行一次英文诗歌（poetry）创作大赛，他希望你能写一份公开信号召各位同学踊跃参加，内容包括：
1. 举行英文诗歌大赛的目的
2. 参加比赛的好处
3. 期待大家的踊跃参与
注意: 1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear my fellow students,
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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。
Jim loved adventures when he was a little boy. He was also a strong-minded boy who didn't give up easily.
One day when he was thirteen years old, he asked some friends to climb a mountain with him. The boys agreed and they even decided to camp at the top of the mountain. Then after they got ready, they set off. It was a beautiful day and the boys started climbing the mountain happily after they got to the foot of it. The mountain was very tall and it was tiring for the young boys to climb it, but everyone was passionate about the activity and no one complained.
When it got dark, they finally reached the top and they all shouted happily. Then Jim started counting. To his shock, there was one missing.
“Where is Mike ” he asked.
All the boys looked around and they didn't see Mike around. They got concerned.
“Mike, Mike…” they started shouting. But there was no response. Worrying that Mike might be in danger, the boys knew they must return to find him. However after climbing the mountain for hours, they were all tired, so Jim asked the other boys to camp there and then he went down the mountain to find Mike alone.
Jim left the boys and started going down the mountain with a flashlight. Though tired, hungry and cold, he still didn't give up because of worrying about his friend. But things got even worse when his flashlight suddenly stopped working,
Jim almost became desperate. Out of despair, he started calling his friend’s name. To his joy, finally, he got a weak response. Mike was just nearby.
Jim felt his way in the darkness and walked toward his friend. Luckily the moon got out of the cloud and Jim could finally see again. He found his friend who had been trapped in a hole for hours. Jim managed to pull Mike up from the hole, and Mike was finally safe. However, Jim was so tired that he fell and rolled down a slope and lost consciousness.
注意：
1. 续写词数应为150左右；
2. 请按如下格式作答。
When Jim finally woke up, he found himself in hospital.
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Looking at those worried faces of his parents and friends, Jim made a decision.
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2023-2024学年度下学期期中考试
高二英语答案
1．A
【原文】M: Good morning. My name is James Turner. I have a meeting with Wayne brown.
W: Oh yes Mr Turner. Mr brown is expecting you. I'll give him a phone to tell you're here.
2．B
【原文】M: Is the party still on the 11th.
W: That gives us too little time to prepare for it. And the place is booked up on the 27th. so I decide to change it to the date of the 21st at last.
3．C
【原文】W: Have you got a favorite sport
M: My favorite sport is swimming. I have swimming classes at school and I often go to the swimming pool with my father. It’s one of my friends who taught me how to swim.
4．C
【原文】W: Do you have any trouble being a photographer
M: Well no, it's fun because I'm doing something creative and challenging.
W: But I think traveling a lot may make you tired.
5．A
【原文】W: How many questions did you have to answer in your exam last week.
M: Six five grammar questions and 1 piece of writing.
W: Did you write a story or a letter.
M: I chose the story, but it was very hard.
6．B 7．B
【原文】W: Well I did enjoy that. How about you
M: It was okay I suppose I always like films with Sally writer in them. She may not be beautiful but she can act quite well. Those special effects were wonderful, weren't they I felt as if some of those space rockets were coming out into the audience, and you could almost touch that rainbow, couldn't you
W: Yeah though the story was silly. wasn't it
M: You can say that again. I guess the special effects were put in to make you forget what it was all about.
8．C 9．A
【原文】M: So did you buy anything at the market
W: Yes, I bought this beautiful bag. Adam nearly bought a watch, but he saw a CD store.
M: So he spent his money there.
W: Yeah, he got one he wanted for a long time. In fact, Tim did buy a watch and it's already stopped working.
M: Poor Tim.
W: And Ryan found a book he wanted to buy, but it was too expensive, so he got lots of postcards. He thought he would like his father to buy it for him. Louie was looking for chocolates for his mom, but it was very hot. So he got a cake instead.
10．C 11．B 12．B
【原文】W: How are you finding New York It must be very different from Germany.
M: Well I'm from Munich. Living in a beautiful city, like Munich is very enjoyable. New York is so noisy and busy. But I like the people here, they are friendly to foreigners.
W: Is Germany expensive
M: Yes Especially if you rent a house or an apartment, how about Mexico It must be a lot quieter than New York.
W: It sure is, but I like New York, life is much more exciting here than in Mexico. I just find it harder to meet people here. Mexicans are much friendlier than New Yorkers.
M: Really it sounds like a great place.
13．A 14．A 15．C 16．C
【原文】W: Do you realize that we've known each other for 3 years
M: Has it been that long
W: Yeah and I remember when I ran into you. I was on my way to the school lab. We hadn't known each other before then although we'd studied in the same school.
M: Yeah and where have you been these days
W: I went to Australia for a holiday.
M: How long did you stay there
W: 10 days, exactly. But I'd like to stay for longer next time, say, 2 weeks or a month. Hey, do you know. Mike
M: Yes he was in the same school with us but he is in Paris now.
W: Yeah but Mike said he'd be spending his vacation with his sister Laura next month here in New York. How about a get together Party
M: That's a wonderful idea and we can call Wilson.
W: Well he just found the new job and his boss asked him to deal with the network system this summer and he really can't get away.
M: Oh that's a pity but we can visit him someday.
17．A 18．C 19．B 20．A
【原文】W: Good morning class. Now I'll tell you something about the history of English. Old English is very difficult to understand. Only a few experts can read it. Several written works from the old English period have remained. Perhaps the most famous is called Beowulf. The name of the person who wrote it is not known. In 1066, William took control of England. The language used by the new rulers gradually changed the way English was spoken by 800 years ago. English became what language experts call middle English, which was used between about AD eleven fifty and AD 1,500. Middle English sounds like modern English. Many written works from this period have passed down. Perhaps the most famous was written by Geoffrey Chaucer, a poet who lived in London and died there in the 1400s. Chaucer is most famous work, is the Canterbury tales written more than 600 years ago. The history of the English language continues as middle English becomes modern English. I'll talk about that after a short break.
【答案】21. A 22. D 23. C
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章介绍了四个可以兼职的选择。
【21题详解】
细节理解题。通过小标题Lifeguard小标题里的“Are you a strong swimmer and a good communicator ”（你擅长游泳和沟通吗？）以及Store assistant小标题里的“and enjoy speaking to customers. ”（享受与顾客交谈的乐趣）可知for lifeguard and store assistant两个岗位都需要有很好的沟通能力，故选A。
【22题详解】
细节理解题。题目假设你只能申请在周末工作的岗位，那么可以定位每个岗位的工作时间，从Game tester这段“We offer flexible hours.”（我们提供弹性工作时间。）得知，工作时间是flexible hours，也就是可以选择周末工作的。故选D。
【23题详解】
细节理解题。 根据Fashion designer部分中“this is a great opportunity to gain experience in the clothing industry.”（这是一个在服装行业获得经验的大好机会。）可知，做时尚设计师的兼职工作，可以获得时尚业的工作经验。故选C。
【答案】24. C 25. D 26. C 27. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍了在天津开设的一家全自动化的机器人餐厅，全自动技术涵盖了用餐体验的每一步，从点餐到烹饪，再到上菜，甚至收款，顾客在这里收获了良好的用餐体验。
【24题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中“The restaurant has amazed customers with its fully-automated (全自动的) technology, which covers every step of the dining experience, from ordering to cooking to serving the dishes and even taking payment. (这家餐厅的全自动技术令顾客惊叹不已，它涵盖了用餐体验的每一步，从点餐到烹饪，再到上菜，甚至收款。)”可知，顾客可以在该餐厅享受全自动服务。故选C项。
【25题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Entering the restaurant, one can order dishes by simply scanning the QR codes on the table. (进入餐厅后，只需扫描餐桌上的二维码就可以点餐。)”可知，该餐厅的菜肴是通过扫描二维码点的。故选D项。
【26题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“These eye-catching technologies have received wide praise from customers. “The dishes taste surprisingly good. I couldn’t believe that they were made by robots, especially dishes that were difficult to cook.” one customer said. (这些引人注目的技术得到了顾客的广泛好评。“这些菜的味道出奇地好。我简直不敢相信它们是机器人做的，尤其是那些很难做的菜。”一位顾客说。)”可知，顾客对该餐厅使用的技术给出了好评，认为菜的味道很好。由此推知，顾客愿意在该餐厅用餐。故选C项。
【27题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中Li所说的话“I think robot restaurants will develop fast and have a bright future. (我认为机器人餐厅发展很快，前景光明。)”可知，李认为机器人餐厅的前景是光明的。由此可知，他对这种餐厅的未来充满希望。故选A项
28-31 AACD
【答案】32．B 33．C 34．C 35．D
【导语】本文是一篇说明文，介绍了在缺乏阳光的环境中如何帮助植物生长。
32．细节理解题。根据第二段“Grow lights provide an easy and accessible energy increase in dim or black spaces.(在昏暗或黑暗的空间里，植物生长灯提供了一种容易获得的能量增加)”可知，植物生长灯可以在昏暗的环境中增加能量。故选B项。
33．细节理解题。根据第三段“But in the weightless environment, they stretched into funny shapes until he started adding blue lights. He eventually found a middle ground and put the plants in green light.(但在失重环境下，它们会伸展成有趣的形状，直到他开始添加蓝光。他最终找到了一个中间地带，把这些植物置于绿光下)”可知，莱文最终发现在失重环境下，绿光对植物的生长效果最佳。故选C项。
34．细节理解题。根据第四段“Even brightening up your space with white decorations, like a light-colored tablecloth, will cast a little glow over your plants. While it’s not comparable to using a grow light or the sun, it could offer plants extra power.(即使用白色的装饰来照亮你的空间，比如浅色的桌布，也会给你的植物带来一点光芒。虽然它不能与使用生长灯或太阳相比，但它可以为植物提供额外的能量)”可知，在室内装饰一些反光的物品可以使植物获得额外的能量。故选C项。
35．推理判断题。通读全文，尤其是第一段“Luckily, there are ways to help your plants stay energetic, even when their sunny source of energy is limited.(幸运的是，有一些方法可以帮助你的植物保持活力，即使它们的阳光能量来源有限)”以及文章最后一句“With only a little extra help, you and your plants can overcome the darkness.(只需要一点额外的帮助，你和你的植物就能克服黑暗)”可知，本文主要介绍了在缺乏阳光的环境下如何帮助植物生长，旨在帮助那些想要提高自己的室内园艺种植技能的人。故选D项。
36．E 37．B 38．A 39．F 40．C
【导语】本文是一篇应用文。文章介绍了实现目标的策略。
36．上文“People set goals for their lives. Perhaps you want to lose weight, learn a new skill or read 30 books a year. But then you get busy and your daily life takes up all of your time. Before you know it, weeks, then months have gone by and you are no closer to your goal. (人们为自己的生活设定目标。也许你想减肥，学一项新技能，或者一年读30本书。但是当你变得忙碌，你的日常生活占据了你所有的时间。不知不觉中，几周，几个月过去了，你离你的目标还是很远)”提出问题：我们设定目标却无法实现，下文“1. Make a specific plan”、“2. Consider punishment”、“3. Make it fun”、“4. Get a little help from your friends”给出4个策略，E项“If you want to stick to it, try the following strategies.(如果你想坚持下去，试试下面的策略)”承上启下，引出下文策略。上下文语意连贯。故选E项。
37．上文“But a detailed plan like “I’ll exercise at the gym on weekdays during my lunch break” would fit the bill. (但一个详细的计划，比如“我将在工作日的午休时间去健身房锻炼”，就符合要求了)”讲制定详细计划的重要性， B项“It can also help you avoid interruptions.(它还可以帮助你避免被打扰)”承接上文，说明制定详细计划的好处，下文“For example, if you plan to work out during lunch, you’ll be sure to refuse a lunch invitation from others.(例如，如果你计划在午餐时间锻炼，你肯定会拒绝别人的午餐邀请)”举例说明具体好处。故选B项。
38．上文“You can also make a bet with a friend that you’ll stick to your goal. (你也可以和朋友打赌，你会坚持你的目标)”讲与朋友打赌，A项“There is evidence that cash punishment motivates success.(有证据表明，现金惩罚能激发成功)”承接上文，说明打赌、惩罚的作用，照应小标题“Consider punishment”。故选A项。
39．上文“Most of us concentrate on the final result when it comes to achieving our goals. (当谈到实现我们的目标时，我们大多数人都专注于最终结果)”讲我们过于专注结果，下文“Are you enjoying the process of pursuing you goal If it’s not fun to exercise or study, you’re unlikely to keep at it. But if you get pleasure from your works or study sessions, you’ll persist longer. It’s the pursuit of your goals-not the reaching of them-that makes up the weeks, days and hours of our lives. So make sure to have fun along the way!(你享受追求目标的过程吗 如果运动或学习没有乐趣，你就不可能坚持下去。但如果你从工作或学习中得到乐趣，你就会坚持得更久。追求目标——而不是达到目标——构成了我们生命中的每一个星期、每一天、每一个小时。所以一定要在这个过程中玩得开心!)”讲过程中的乐趣更重要，F项“But focusing too much on it can make us ignore an even more important thing.(但过于关注它会让我们忽略更重要的事情)”承上启下，说明过于专注结果会忽略过程中的乐趣。故选F项。
40．下文“Giving someone else tips on how to achieve boosts your self-confidence and motivates you to achieve success.(给别人一些关于如何取得成功的建议可以增强你的自信，激励你取得成功)”提出帮助别人可以提升自己，C项“Coaching friends with shared goals can improve your success rate, too.(指导有共同目标的朋友也可以提高你的成功率)”表达了同样的意思，句中“Coaching friends”与下文“Giving someone else tips”相照应。故选C项。
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【答案】41. D 42. A 43. C 44. D 45. C 46. B 47. B 48. A 49. C 50. D 51. B 52. C 53. A 54. D 55. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。讲述了Jennifer Williams捐赠图书的故事。
【41题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：作为一名图书管理员，她每天给她的三个孩子读书。A. showed展示；B. responded回应；C. performed表演；D. read读。根据前文“It was Jennifer Williams’ mother who got her interested in books.”可知，此处表示她每天给三个孩子读书。故选D。
【42题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：当现年54岁的Williams成为弗吉尼亚州丹维尔市的一名小学教师时，她希望她的学生像她一样热爱阅读。A. fall in love爱上；B. come up走进，被提出；C. catch up赶上；D. get along相处。根据空后“just as she had.”可知，此处指向她一样喜欢读书，爱上读书。故选A。
【43题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：但在早些时候，她就意识到有些孩子接触书籍的机会有限。A. ability能力；B. accuracy准确；C. access机会；D. account账户。根据后文“To Williams, the ___4___ was simple: Give kids books.”可知，此处指一些学生能阅读的机会很有限，接触书籍的机会有限。故选C。
【44题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：对Williams来说，解决办法很简单：给孩子们书。A. key关键；B. deal交易；C. promise承诺；D. solution解决方法。根据前文“But early on, she realized that some kids had limited ___3___ to books.”可知，此处指她意识到了学生没有书读的问题，因而想到了给孩子们书这个方法来解决问题。故选D。
【45题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：2017年，作为Engage Dan ville城市活动的一份子，她在三天内捐赠了900本二手儿童书籍，大多数人都会对此感到满意。A. covered覆盖；B. bought购买；C. donated捐赠；D. delivered交付。根据后文中的提示“So she raised the number considerably by setting a new goal for herself: Give away one million books.”可知，此处表示“捐赠”。故选C。
【46题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. strict严格的；B. satisfied满意的；C. familiar熟悉的；D. honest诚实的。根据前文“she ___5___ 900 used children’s books over three days”可知，她在三天内捐赠了900本书，故大部分人都会对此行动感动满意的。故选B。
【47题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：我想要做一些事情来延伸我的信仰、我的职业道德和我的一切。A. ensure确保；B. continue继续，延伸；C. balance平衡；D. challenge挑战。根据后文“So she raised the number considerably by setting a new goal for herself: Give away one million books.”可知，她想要捐赠大量的书籍，故此处是她想要做一些能延伸信仰的事情，故选B。
【48题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：这听起来像是不能达到的数字。A. unreachable无法达到的；B. unbearable难以忍受的；C. unlucky不幸的；D. undefined未限定的。根据前文中的“one million”可知，这个数字太庞大，听起来遥不可及，像是无法达到的。故选A。
【49题详解】
考查副词词义辨析。句意：然而，她开始行动，首先是通过拉拢朋友捐书或捐钱买书。A. Moreover而且；B. Thus因此；C. However然而；D. Otherwise否则。根据上下文可知，虽然数目很大，但是她还是开始行动起来，因此此处表示转折，应填However。故选C。
【50题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：不久，随着Williams所做项目消息的传开，陌生人开始把一捆捆书放在她家的前廊。A. information信息；B. disease疾病；C. rumor谣传；D. news消息。根据本句中的“spread”可知，此处表示“消息”传播开了。故选D。
【51题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：这些书一到，Williams就把它们免费送给当地的学校，还向北卡罗来纳州边境附近城市的41000个小型免费图书馆提供书籍。A. tax税款；B. charge费用；C. damage损坏；D. interest利息。根据上文中的“give away”可知，她要无偿捐赠书本，故此处指免费地送给当地的学校，短语free of charge表示“免费”。故选B。
【52题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：同上。A. attaches附上；B. accompanies陪伴；C. supplies提供；D. introduces介绍。根据空后“books to little free libraries”可知，此处指给那些小型图书馆提供书籍。故选C。
【53题详解】
考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：她还为当地监狱的囚犯主办了一个图书俱乐部。A. sets up建立；B. puts away放好，储存；C. takes up占据；D. gives away赠送。根据本句中的“a book club”可知，Williams给当地监狱的犯人建立了图书俱乐部。故选A。
【54题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在她做这一切的四年时间里，这位图书女士，Williams就是这样被人们所熟知的，已经送出了78000多本书，而距离达到她的目标，还有922000本。A. judgement判断；B. conclusion结论；C. level水平；D. target目标。根据前文“So she raised the number considerably by setting a new goal for herself: Give away one million books.”及句中的数字可知，她的捐书量还差922000才能达到她定的100万本的目标。故选D。
【55题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意：捐赠书籍对没有太多选择的孩子来说太重要了。A. unusual不寻常的；B. important重要的；C. interesting有趣的；D. amazing惊人的。根据后文““Reading can take you anywhere,” she told CNN. “You can travel in time and space. If you can read, you can learn almost anything.””可知，阅读有很多好处，对于没有太多选择的孩子来说，这项活动非常重要。故选B。
语法填空56. that 57. indicates 58. an 59. was found 60. shocked
61. causing 62. higher 63. in 64. policies 65. to educate
应用文：
Dear fellow students,
Our English teacher, Jim, is organizing an exciting poetry contest at school. It’s an opportunity to express ourselves through poems and showcase our creativity.
Participating in this contest will help us improve our English language skills and gain recognition for our talents. It will also bring us closer together as a community through our love for literature. Whether you’re an experienced poet or just starting out, I encourage all of you to join.
Let’s unleash our imaginations, pour our hearts into our poems, and create something beautiful. Let’s make this contest a success and witness the magic of poetry.
Best regards!
Student Union
读后续写：
When Jim finally woke up, he found himself in hospital. He was severely injured and couldn’t even feel his legs. He was told that he might not be able to walk again. Hearing that, Jim became desperate, with tears rolling down his face. He loved adventures and now he even couldn’t walk. His parents and friends were all there with him, feeling sad and regretful. But they all encouraged him, saying that they’d do all that they could to help him walk again.
Paragraph 2:
Looking at those worried faces of his parents and friends, Jim made a decision. He decided to stand on his feet again no matter how hard it could be. Jim left the hospital in a month. He had to use a wheelchair of course, but Jim remained positive. He started training himself to stand on his feet later with the help of his friends. The process was really painful and hard, but he never gave up. One year later, Jim finally made it. Now he can have adventures with his friends again!
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