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2023-2024学年度高一年级第二学期期中测试
英语
本试卷共8页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案：C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a wedding. B. At a concert. C. At a flower store.
2. What does the man think of the film
A. Disappointing. B. Average. C. Interesting.
3. What will the woman do on Friday evening
A. Go to a party. B. Have dinner with friends. C. Work at a fast food restaurant.
4. Why is the woman thankful to the man
A He forgave her mistake. B. He offered her some advice. C. He listened to her problems.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A photo. B. A drawing. C. A female artist.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the main reason for the woman to go to Australia
A. To work there. B. To see her brother. C. To go on a holiday.
7. What impressed the man most about Australia
A. Its food. B. Its national parks. C. Its diverse cultures.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Wash the car. B. Deliver posters. C. Join her brother’s business.
9. How does thee woman feel in the end
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is wrong with the woman
A. She has a headache. B. She has a neckache. C. She has a weak eyesight.
11. What is the cause of the woman’s problems
A. Heavy outdoor work. B. Addiction to smart phone. C. Too much time before computer.
12. What is the woman’s first suggestion
A. Do some sports. B. Have a good rest. C. Form proper way of sitting.
13. What will the man do next
A. Give the woman some tests.
B. Offer the woman some medicine.
C. Teach the woman how to relax herself.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is Morgan’s new book
A. The silent Hills. B. Night Moon. C. The Jungle.
15. When will the woman get the new book
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
16. How much does the new book cost
A. 9. B. 12. C. 15.
17. What will the man write down
A The name of the book. B. The address to buy the book. C. The review of the book.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When was Lakeside High School moved to the current location
A. In 1956. B. In 1958. C. In 1964.
19. Which club has won national competitions
A. The debate team. B. The science club. C. The drama club.
20. What is the speech mainly about
A. The history of a high school.
B. The brief introduction of a school.
C. The requirements for applying for the school.
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
When we’re in the early months or years of learning another language, it can be hard to find good novels to read that can help us learn. But there are some books in English that experts think might be just right for beginners. Here are four of them.
Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah
As a book published in 2001, it is about a young refugee (难民) who arrives in the United Kingdom from Africa. With powerful themes and simple language. English teacher Kieran Donaghy recommends it because it’s a good choice for beginners.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
This book was published in 1945 in America. Although it’s now quite old, it’s also quite short, and was written in a. very clear way. Orwell said writers shouldn’t use unnecessary words, and his story of talking animals taking over a farm is easy to follow.
No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
This is the name of the first book in a series of detective (侦探) stories. First came out in 1998, the series is recommended by the International language school EF Education, which says that funny characters, interesting stories and simple language make these books great for learners. The stories take place in Botswana, and there are now more than 20 books in the series.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Donaghy also recommends this popular novel published in 2003. Although it’s not really for children, it’s told from the point of view of a young boy, and this means the language is easy to understand. In the book, the boy, named Christopher, tries to find out what happened to his neighbor’s dog.
1. Where does the story of Refugee Boy take place
A. In the UK. B. In Africa. C. In Botswana. D. In the US.
2. Which book came out the earliest
A. Refugee Boy. B. Animal Farm.
C. No. I Ladies’ Detective Agency. D. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night.
3. What does the four books have in common
A. They are easy to understand. B. Their main characters are children.
C. Their themes are similar to each other. D. They are recommended by EF Education.
【答案】1. A 2. B 3. A
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。文章主要介绍了适合英语学习的初学者的四本小说。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah部分中“As a book published in 2001, it is about a young refugee (难民) who arrives in the United Kingdom from Africa. (作为2001年出版的一本书，它讲述了一个从非洲来到英国的年轻难民的故事)”可知，难民男孩的故事发生在英国。故选A。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。由文章Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah部分中“As a book published in 2001, it is about a young refugee (难民) who arrives in the United Kingdom from Africa. (作为2001年出版的一本书，它讲述了一个从非洲来到英国的年轻难民的故事)”、Animal Farm by George Orwell部分中“This book was published in 1945 in America. (这本书于1945年在美国出版。)”、No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith部分中“First came out in 1998, the series is recommended by the International language school EF Education, which says that funny characters, interesting stories and simple language make these books great for learners. (该系列于1998年首次出版，由国际语言学校英孚教育推荐，该学校表示，有趣的人物，有趣的故事和简单的语言使这些书非常适合学习者。)”、The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon部分中“Donaghy also recommends this popular novel published in 2003. (Donaghy还推荐了这本2003年出版的畅销小说。)”可知，动物农场最早出版。故选B。
【3题详解】
推理判断题。由文章第一段“When we’re in the early months or years of learning another language, it can be hard to find good novels to read that can help us learn. But there are some books in English that experts think might be just right for beginners. Here are four of them. (当我们在学习另一门语言的最初几个月或几年里，很难找到可以帮助我们学习的好小说。但专家认为，有一些英文书可能正适合初学者。下面是其中的四个。)”和Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah部分中“With powerful themes and simple language. (强大的主题和简单的语言。)”、Animal Farm by George Orwell部分中“Orwell said writers shouldn’t use unnecessary words, and his story of talking animals taking over a farm is easy to follow. (奥威尔说，作家不应该使用不必要的词汇，他写的会说话的动物占领农场的故事很容易理解。)”、No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith部分中“First came out in 1998, the series is recommended by the International language school EF Education, which says that funny characters, interesting stories and simple language make these books great for learners. (该系列于1998年首次出版，由国际语言学校英孚教育推荐，该学校表示，有趣的人物，有趣的故事和简单的语言使这些书非常适合学习者。)”、The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon部分中“Although it’s not really for children, it’s told from the point of view of a young boy, and this means the language is easy to understand. (虽然它不适合儿童阅读，但它是从一个小男孩的角度讲述的，这意味着它的语言很容易理解。)”可知，这四本书都很容易理解。故选A。
B
Mary Lennox is a young English girl in India who is surrounded by servants. She’s a weak, selfish, and spoiled (宠坏的) child. When her parents and all their servants suddenly die from illness, she is sent to Yorkshire, England to live with her uncle, Mr. Craven.
Mr. Craven keeps his distance from Mary and soon leaves on business. She’s left to take care of herself in his big house and its gardens. As the weeks pass, Mary becomes more independent, grows stronger, and gets more respect for others. Later, she becomes friends with Dickon, a local boy and she also helps her uncle’s son—Colin, get well.
The Secret Garden’s main themes include the importance of friendship, the value of outdoor activities, and the way a healthy outlook on life can affect one’s health. When Mary first arrives at her uncle’s house, she’s a rude, selfish person. This is because she’s never had a friend her own age and has never been told “No.” Later, Dickon helps her develop empathy (同情) for others, which has had the greatest impact on her.
The natural world is key to the second of the book’s themes. At first, Mary is weak because she has never had to do anything for herself. She isn’t even capable of dressing herself without help. Colin is also weak. He stays in bed or in a wheelchair because he believes he can’t walk. The sunshine and fresh air of the gardens benefits both of them in the story.
The third important theme is the power of a positive attitude. People’s minds need nurturing (培养). An important moment for Colin happens when he determines to be a healthy person instead of a sickly one. He repeats his longing out loud and wishes hard for it to come true. Holding this idea in his mind is a key part of his recovery. It is his belief in himself and his determination to succeed that finally helps him regain his health.
4. Why was Mary Lennox sent to Yorkshire, England
A. There’s no one to take care of her. B. She has to increase life experience.
C. She desires to learn to be independent. D. Some of her best friends are living there.
5. According to the text, who influences Mary the most
A. Her parents. B. Her uncle. C. Dickon. D. Colin.
6. What is the right structure of the passage
A. ①②③/④⑤/ B. ①②/③④⑤ C. ①/②/③④/⑤ D. ①/②③/④⑤
7. What is the text
A. A diary entry B. A news report. C. A book review. D. A children’s story.
【答案】4. A 5. C 6. B 7. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，为小说《秘密花园》的评论。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第一段“When her parents and all their servants suddenly die from illness, she is sent to Yorkshire, England to live with her uncle, Mr. Craven. (当她的父母和他们所有的仆人突然死于疾病时，她被送到英国的约克郡，和她的叔叔克雷文先生住在一起。)”可知，玛丽被送到英国的约克郡是因为她的家人全部去世，没有人照顾她。故选A。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“ Later, Dickon helps her develop empathy (同情) for others, which has had the greatest impact on her. (后来，狄肯帮助她培养了对他人的同情心，这对她产生了最大的影响。)”可知，Dickon对于玛丽的影响最大。故选C。
【6题详解】
推理判断题。文章第一段、第二段讲述了书本《秘密花园》中Mary Lennox的经历，为一部分；根据文章第三段“The Secret Garden’s main themes include the importance of friendship, the value of outdoor activities, and the way a healthy outlook on life can affect one’s health. (《秘密花园》的主题包括友谊的重要性，户外活动的价值，以及健康的人生观如何影响一个人的健康。)”及第四段“The natural world is key to the second of the book’s themes. (自然世界是本书第二个主题的关键。)”及第五段“The third important theme is the power of a positive attitude. (第三个重要的主题是积极态度的力量)”可知，三、四、五段分别讲述了这本书的三个主题，为一部分。因此，B的划分符合文章结构。故选B。
【7题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第三段“The Secret Garden’s main themes include the importance of friendship, the value of outdoor activities, and the way a healthy outlook on life can affect one’s health. (《秘密花园》的主题包括友谊的重要性，户外活动的价值，以及健康的人生观如何影响一个人的健康。)”及第四段“The natural world is key to the second of the book’s themes. (自然世界是本书第二个主题的关键。)”及第五段“The third important theme is the power of a positive attitude. (第三个重要的主题是积极态度的力量。)”可知，本文为书本《秘密花园》的书评。故选C。
C
Thai wildlife officials have laid out a plan to bring peace to a central Thai city after at least a decade of human-monkey conflict （冲突）.
The monkeys that hang around Lopburi are a major tourist draw. But after years of conflicts with residents and visitors, and several failed attempts to bring peace with population controls, local people and businesses have had enough.
The monkeys often try to take food from humans, sometimes leaving people with injuries. In March a woman got her knee hurt after a monkey pulled her off her feel, and another man was knocked off a motorcycle by a hungry monkey.
The authorities hope to catch some 2,500 monkeys and place them in massive wildlife preserves, said Athapol Charoenshunsa, the director-general of the Department of National parks, Wildlife and plant Conservation. They’ll work with wildlife experts to find a way for a limited number of monkeys to stay freely in the city, he added.
“I don’t want humans to have to hurt monkeys, and I don’t want monkeys to have to hurt humans,” he told reporters during a news conference in Bangkok. “I expect the first period of the operation to start within weeks, and I believe the wildlife preserve will be able to contain （容纳） thousands of them and will solve the problem very quickly.”
Athapol said they are also working in other areas of Thailand that are facing problems with monkeys. He said 52 of the country’s 77 provinces often report monkey problems.
The monkeys are said to be a symbol of the province, about 140 kilometers north of Bangkok, where the ancient Three Pagodas temple celebrates a yearly “Monkey Buffet” festival. However, some have complained about the city’s monkey troubles on tourists and residents feeding the animals, which they say drew monkeys into the city, helped with their numbers, and got them used to getting food from humans.
8. What does the underlined phrase “have had enough” mean in Paragraph 2
A. They are fond of those moneys. B. They hope to feed more monkeys.
C. They are troubled by those monkeys. D. They want to protect those monkeys.
9. How will the authorities deal with those monkeys
A. Cut off the monkey’s food supply. B. Catch them for use as research subjects.
C. Enclose them in a zoo to entertain tourists. D. Cut down the numbers of them in the town.
10. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The significance of those monkeys.
B. People’s different opinions on those monkeys.
C. The environmental problems caused by those monkeys.
D. Reasons why monkeys become a symbol of the province.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Thailand Residents Suffered from Too Many Tourists
B. Thailand Decides to Limit Monkeys in Tourist Town
C. Monkeys Serve Special Meaning in the Thailand Town
D. People in Thailand Try to Improve the Life of Monkeys
【答案】8. C 9. D 10. B 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇新闻报道，主要讲述了泰国当地居民和游客与猴子的冲突，以及当地政府和野生动物专家为解决这个问题所采取的措施。
【8题详解】
词句猜测题。根据文章第二段“The monkeys that hang around Lopburi are a major tourist draw. But after years of conflicts with residents and visitors, and several failed attempts to bring peace with population controls…”（在华富里闲逛的猴子是吸引游客的主要景点。经过多年与居民和游客的冲突，以及多次试图通过数量控制来实现和平的失败尝试……）可推知，他们被那些猴子所困扰。“have had enough”表示当地人和商家已经对这些猴子的骚扰感到困扰，故选C。
【9题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第四段”The authorities hope to catch some 2,500 monkeys and place them in massive wildlife preserves, said Athapol Charoenshunsa, the director-general of the Department of National parks, Wildlife and plant Conservation. ”（当局希望捕捉大约2500只猴子，并将它们放置在大型的野生动物保护区中，国家公园、野生动物和植物保护部主任阿塔波尔·查罗恩顺萨说。）可推知，当局将通过捕捉猴子并将它们放置在野生动物保护区中来减少城市中的猴子数量，故选D。
【10题详解】
主旨大意题。根据文章最后一段“The monkeys are said to be a symbol of the province, about 140 kilometers north of Bangkok, where the ancient Three Pagodas temple celebrates a yearly “Monkey Buffet” festival. However, some have complained about the city’s monkey troubles on tourists and residents feeding the animals, which they say drew monkeys into the city, helped with their numbers, and got them used to getting food from humans”（据说这些猴子是该省的象征，位于曼谷以北约140公里处，那里古老的三塔寺每年都会庆祝“猴子自助餐”节。然而，一些人抱怨说，游客和居民喂养猴子给城市带来了麻烦，他们说，这吸引了猴子进入城市，帮助增加了它们的数量，并使它们习惯了从人类那里获取食物。）可知，本段主要讲述了人们对猴子的不同观点。故选B。
【11题详解】
主旨大意题。根据全文内容，文章主要讲述了泰国当地居民和游客与猴子的冲突，以及当地政府和野生动物专家为解决这个问题所采取的措施，所以短文的标题为“泰国决定在旅游小镇限制猴子”。故选B。
D
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton’s first company, Romotive, made toy cars that became robots by fixing a smartphone on top. But Rinaudo Clifton soon realized that he didn’t want to just make toys—he wanted to find ways to solve important problems.
He found what he was looking for on a visit to a health institute (机构) in Tanzania. There he saw that they had developed a system allowing health workers to make emergency requests for medicine and vaccines (疫苗), but had no effective way to deliver them. So in 2014, Romotive became Zipline, and started designing and building delivery drones (无人机) called Zips. By 2016, the company began deliveries in Rwanda, starting with just one hospital, but growing to 20 within a year.
Zipline now also operates in other African countries like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, as well as parts of the US and Japan. Now as the world’s largest commercial drone delivery system, it says it has made more than 700,000 deliveries, carrying everything from vaccines and medical things to hot food and phone chargers. Zipline says its centralized storage system and fast deliveries result in less waste when delivering blood products, and people miss fewer vaccines in places where Zipline operates.
Its first drone, the Platform 1 Zip, looks like a small airplane that can carry a little under 2 kilograms, going as far as almost 100 kilometers away at speeds of around 100 kilometers per hour. Things are dropped from about 20-25 meters above the ground.
The company’s new Platform 2 Zip, which has gone through the research and development periods and is currently being tested out, is promised to be ready for customer flights by 2025, can carry about twice as much as the Platform 1.
The company says that Platform 2 Zip can deliver to much more precise (精确的) locations up to seven times as fast as a car, completing 16-kilometer deliveries in about 10 minutes. And by 2026, it expects to run more flights each year than most major US airlines.
12. Where did Keller get inspiration of making delivery drones
A. In a hospital. B. In a company.
C. In a children’s center. D. In a health institute.
13. Where does Zipline focus its business on
A. Europe. B. Africa. C. Asia. D. America.
14. What do we know about Platform 2 Zip
A. It lacks financial support. B. It has been widely used.
C. It is still under development. D. It has a better carrying capacity
15. What’s the outlook of Platform 2 Zip according to the text
A. Awful. B. Debatable. C. Promising. D. Unclear.
【答案】12. D 13. B 14. D 15. C
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了Keller在一家卫生机构得到了启发，更改公司名称为Zipline，开发了送货无人机。文章还介绍了无人机的类型和目前的使用情况。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第二段“He found what he was looking for on a visit to a health institute (机构) in Tanzania. There he saw that they had developed a system allowing health workers to make emergency requests for medicine and vaccines (疫苗), but had no effective way to deliver them. So in 2014, Romotive became Zipline, and started designing and building delivery drones (无人机) called Zips. (他在访问坦桑尼亚的一家卫生机构时找到了他要找的东西。在那里，他看到他们开发了一个系统，允许卫生工作者提出紧急药品和疫苗的请求，但没有有效的方法来提供这些药品和疫苗。所以在2014年，Romotive更名为Zipline，并开始设计和制造名为Zips的送货无人机。)”可知，Keller在一家卫生机构得到了制作送货无人机的启发。故选D。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章第三段“Zipline now also operates in other African countries like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, as well as parts of the US and Japan. (如今，Zipline还在加纳、肯尼亚、尼日利亚和科特迪瓦等非洲国家以及美国和日本的部分地区开展业务)”可知，Zipline的业务重点在非洲。故选B。
【14题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章倒数第二段“The company’s new Platform 2 Zip, which has gone through the research and development periods and is currently being tested out, is promised to be ready for customer flights by 2025, can carry about twice as much as the Platform 1. (该公司的新平台2 Zip已经经历了研发阶段，目前正在进行测试，承诺到2025年为客户飞行做好准备，其载重量约为平台1的两倍。)”可知，2 Zip有更好的承载能力。故选D。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“The company says that Platform 2 Zip can deliver to much more precise (精确的) locations up to seven times as fast as a car, completing 16-kilometer deliveries in about 10 minutes. And by 2026, it expects to run more flights each year than most major US airlines. (该公司表示，平台2 Zip可以以比汽车快7倍的速度送货到更精确的地点，在大约10分钟内完成16公里的送货。到2026年，该公司预计每年运营的航班数量将超过美国大多数主要航空公司。)”可推知，平台2 Zip的前景是有希望的，有前途的。故选C。
第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What do you do when you receive an invitation to an event that you do not want to attend or that you cannot attend due to your busy schedule In that case, we simply can’t act on everything our heart feels. ____16____ Here are some right ways to decline (拒绝) an invitation without hurting others’ feelings.
Respond in a timely manner.
____17____ It’s OK to put off responding if you’re unsure at first, but give yourself a deadline to figure it out — and stick to it. Always respond to invitations in a timely manner.
____18____
It’s OK to say you’re sorry that you can’t make an event, but it’s better to redefine it as a positive. Rather than apologizing, say how happy you are that they invited you and that while you can’t make it this time, you look forward to getting together with them in the future.
Don’t say “maybe”.
Procrastinating (拖延) by saying “maybe” usually means it’s a no. ____19____ Saying “maybe” is a way of making yourself feel better, but it leaves the other person hanging, which is unkind.
Don’t try to control the other person’s feelings.
There’s the assumption that we can decline without hurting anyone else’s feelings but we can’t ensure the other person’s experience. They may feel sad or disappointed when you decline, but that’s OK. ____20____
A. Focus on the positive.
B. Be honest but not too honest.
C. Don’t leave the hoot hanging.
D. It’s fine to decline via digital means.
E. Most people will understand that life just gets busy.
F. If that’s really what you mean, just go ahead and say no.
G. Instead, we should learn how to politely say “no” to an invitation.
【答案】16. G 17. C 18. A 19. F 20. E
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。介绍了如何礼貌地拒绝别人的邀请。
【16题详解】
前文“What do you do when you receive an invitation to an event that you do not want to attend or that you cannot attend due to your busy schedule In that case, we simply can’t act on everything our heart feels.(当你收到一个你不想参加的活动的邀请，或者由于你的日程繁忙而无法参加，你该怎么办？在这种情况下，我们根本不能按照我们内心的感觉去做)”表示当我们收到一个不想参加的邀请时，不能按照内心的想法去执行，后文“Here are some right ways to decline (拒绝) an invitation without hurting others’ feelings.(这里有一些拒绝邀请而不伤害别人感情的正确方法)”引出下文一些正确的拒绝方法；G选项“相反，我们应该学会如何礼貌地拒绝邀请”与前文进行转折，引出下文主题。故选G。
【17题详解】
小标题“Respond in a timely manner.(及时回复)”表示应及时回复，后文“It’s OK to put off responding if you’re unsure at first, but give yourself a deadline to figure it out — and stick to it.(如果你一开始不确定，可以推迟回答，但给自己一个最后期限来弄清楚——并坚持下去)”表示可以在有限的截止时期进行推迟回复；C选项“别让主人久等”符合本段主旨。故选C。
【18题详解】
空处为小标题，后文“It’s OK to say you’re sorry that you can’t make an event, but it’s better to redefine it as a positive.(说你很抱歉你不能参加一个活动是可以的，但最好把它重新定义为积极的)”表示要用积极的方法拒绝对方的邀请，A选项“Focus on the positive.(关注积极的一面)”符合本段主旨。故选A。
【19题详解】
前文“Procrastinating (拖延) by saying “maybe” usually means it’s a no.(拖延说“也许”通常意味着不)”，F选项“如果你真的是这个意思，那就直接拒绝吧”表示要说清楚，不要用“也许”表示拒绝，符合本段小标题“Don’t say “maybe”.(不要说“也许”)”，语境一致。故选F。
【20题详解】
前文“They may feel sad or disappointed when you decline, but that’s OK.(当你拒绝时，他们可能会感到悲伤或失望，但没关系)”表示别人也许因为我们的拒绝悲伤或者失望，但是这是没有关系的，E选项“大多数人都会明白，生活就是变得忙碌”表示原因，表示大多数人会理解你的拒绝。故选E。
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。
In the summer of 2015, Peterson and his wife, Vanessa, had just moved to Santa Ana, California. Outside their apartment, a man was often ____21____ on the street corner, sometimes keeping them ____22____at night.
One day, Peterson was relaxing in his living room, reading the book Love Does, about the power of love in ____23____, when his quiet was ____24____ by the man. ____25____ by the book’s moving message, Peterson decided to go outside and introduce himself.
In that first ____26____, Peterson learned that the man, named Faris, had moved to California to ____27____ a career in music, but he ended up living on the street for more than a decade.
Even though Peterson, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, hadn’t ____28____ a paintbrush in about eight years, he found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s picture. Faris said yes.
Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to ____29____ Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on befriending and painting pictures of _____30_____ community members. Peterson sold his paintings and put money into what he calls a “love account” for his _____31_____. Faris used the _____32_____ from his picture to _____33_____ an album, realizing his musical dreams.
Peterson discovered that the buyers tended to connect to the person in the painting, finding _____34_____with someone they might have otherwise _____35_____.
21. A. dancing B. singing C. debating D. chatting
22. A. energetic B. addicted C. delighted D. awake
23. A. action B. speech C. court D. mind
24. A. ruined B. created C. returned D. cured
25. A. Designed B. Cheated C. Inspired D. Measured
26. A. explanation B. complaint C. argument D. conversation
27. A. seek B. cancel C. imagine D. quit
28. A. put away B. put out C. picked up D. picked out
29. A. manage B. form C. charge D. buy
30. A. unidentified B. unhoused C. unemployed D. unmarried
31. A. advisors B. colleagues C. buyers D. models
32. A. funds B. donations C. paints D. decorations
33. A. film B. collect C. chart D. record
34. A. sportsmanship B. hardship C. friendship D. membership
35. A. remembered B. missed C. recognized D. noticed
【答案】21. B 22. D 23. A 24. A 25. C 26. D 27. A 28. C 29. B 30. B 31. D 32. A 33. D 34. C 35. B
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇记叙文，讲述了Peterson在认识流浪汉Faris之后，成立了一个非盈利组织，专注于与社区中无家可归的人交朋友，并为他们画画像，通过售卖获得的钱帮助Faris追求音乐梦想和其他有需要的人的故事。
【21题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：在他们的公寓外面，一个男人经常在街角唱歌，有时会让他们夜晚保持清醒。A. dancing跳舞；B. singing唱歌；C. debating辩论；D. chatting聊天。根据下文第三段“____7____ a career in music”及倒数第二段“realizing his musical dreams”可知，街上的男人追求音乐梦想，所以推知，此处在街角唱歌。故选B项。
【22题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. energetic精力充沛的；B. addicted上瘾的；C. delighted高兴的；D. awake醒着的。根据“Outside their apartment, a man was often ____1____ on the street corner”及下文“when his quiet was ____4____ by the man”可知，街角有人在唱歌，让彼得森在夜晚醒着。故选D项。
【23题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：一天，彼得森正在客厅里放松，读着《爱的力量》这本书，这本书讲的是爱在行动中的力量。A. action活动；B. speech演讲；C. court法庭，球场；D. mind思维。根据“reading the book Love Does”并结合下文彼得森出去帮助这个无家可归的人可知，这本书讲了爱在行动中的力量。故选A项。
【24题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. ruined毁坏；B. created创造；C. returned返回；D. cured治愈。根据上文“Outside their apartment, a man was often ____1____ on the street corner, sometimes keeping them ____2____at night.”可知，看书的安静氛围被外面的男人毁坏。故选A项。
【25题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：受到书中感人信息的启发，彼得森决定走出去介绍自己。A. Designed设计；B. Cheated欺骗；C. Inspired启发，鼓舞；D. Measured测量。根据“by the book’s moving message”及“Peterson decided to go outside and introduce himself.”可知，受到书本中信息的启发，彼得森决定出去找这个人。故选C项。
【26题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：在第一次谈话中，彼得森了解到这个名叫法里斯的人搬到加利福尼亚寻求音乐事业，但他最终在街上生活了十多年。A. explanation解释；B. complaint抱怨；C. argument争论；D. conversation对话，交谈。根据“Peterson learned that the man, named Faris, had moved to California”可知，这是彼得森在交谈之后得知的信息。故选D项。
【27题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. seek追寻，寻找；B. cancel取消；C. imagine想象；D. quit放弃。根据“a career in music”可知，街上的男人在追寻着音乐梦想。故选A项。
【28题详解】
考查动词短语辨析。句意：尽管毕业于克利夫兰艺术学院的彼得森已经有八年没有拿起画笔了，但他发现自己在问自己是否能画出法里斯的画。A. put away收拾；B. put out扑灭；C. picked up捡起，拿起；D. picked out挑选出。根据“a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, hadn’t ____8____ a paintbrush in about eight years”及“asking if he could paint Faris’s picture”可知，彼得森在克利夫兰艺术学院毕业，已经八年没有拿起画笔。故选C项。
【29题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意：彼得森与法里斯的联系促使他成立了“圣安娜之脸”，这是一个非营利组织，专注于帮助无家可归的社区成员，并为他们画画。A. manage管理，设法做；B. form形成，成立；C. charge管理，充电；D. buy买。根据“Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization”可知，彼得森成立了一个非盈利组织。故选B项。
【30题详解】
考查形容词词义辨析。句意同上。A. unidentified未经确认的；B. unhoused无住所的，无庇护地的；C. unemployed失业的；D. unmarried未婚的。根据上文“but he ended up living on the street for more than a decade.”及“he found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s picture”可知，彼得森为社区里无家可归的人作画。故选B项。
【31题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：彼得森卖掉了他的画，并把钱存入他所谓的模特“爱心账户”。A. advisors建议者；B. colleagues同事；C. buyers买家；D. models模型，模特。根据下文“Faris used the ____12____ from his picture to ____13____ an album, realizing his musical dreams.”可知，卖画的钱最后给模特本人用。故选D项。
【32题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：法里斯用卖画所得的钱录制了一张专辑，实现了他的音乐梦想。A. funds资金；B. donations捐赠；C. paints绘画颜料；D. decorations装饰。根据“Peterson sold his paintings and put money into what he calls a “love account””可知，彼得森卖画的钱存进了账户，法里斯用这部分资金来实现自己的梦想。故选A项。
【33题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. film拍摄；B. collect收集；C. chart记录，跟踪；D. record记录，录制。根据“an album”可知，法里斯想要追求音乐梦想，所以应该是录制专辑。故选D项。
【34题详解】
考查名词词义辨析。句意：彼得森发现，买家倾向于与画中的人建立联系，与他们原本可能错过的人建立友谊。A. sportsmanship体育精神；B. hardship困难；C. friendship友谊；D. membership会员。根据“the buyers tended to connect to the person in the painting”可知，买家倾向于与画中的人建立友谊。故选C项。
【35题详解】
考查动词词义辨析。句意同上。A. remembered记得；B. missed错过；C. recognized认出；D. noticed注意到。根据“they might have otherwise”可知，如果没有彼得森的画作，这些买家就会错过画作中的人。故选B项。
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。
Established in 1927, the Henan Museum is one of the country’s oldest modern museums. In 2009, it was chosen to be one of the first national-level museums ____36____ (create) by the central and local governments. With a collection of over 170,000 artifacts, it houses a wide range of treasures, ____37____ (particular) prehistoric relics, stone carvings and so on.
With 2.7 million visitors and over 39 million yuan in revenue (收入) from cultural products last year, the museum is not just preserving history ____38____ shaping the future of cultural exploration.
The Henan Museum has been a pioneer in this direction, making use of a variety of ____39____ (approach) including exhibitions, digital activities and educational programs. Over the past year, the significant progress ____40____ (make) in the use and promotion of artifacts around the world. Thanks ____41____ major discoveries and research results, a large number of exhibitions have encouraged ____42____ creative transformation (转变) of traditional Chinese culture.
Ma Xiaolin, director of the Museum, stresses the great need ____43____ (protect) cultural relics, and sees this as a long-term task that demands continuous efforts. Ma suggests that tourists ____44____ (visit) Henan should take the time to explore the museum. “It’s an important window _____45_____ people can appreciate the culture of the Central Plains, the Yellow River, and Chinese civilization.”
【答案】36. created
37. particularly
38. but 39. approaches
40. has been made 41. to 42. a
43. to protect
44. visiting
45. where
【解析】
【导语】本文为一篇说明文。文章介绍了我国最古老的现代博物馆之一——河南博物馆。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：2009年，它被选为中央和地方政府首批创建的国家级博物馆之一。空处修饰museums作定语，museums与create为被动关系，应用过去分词。故填created。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：它收藏了超过17万件文物，收藏了各种各样的宝藏，特别是史前文物，石雕等。空处前用逗号隔开，表示“尤其，特别是”用强调副词particularly。故填particularly。
【38题详解】
考查连词。句意：去年，该博物馆接待了270万游客，文化产品收入超过3900万元，它不仅保存了历史，还塑造了文化探索的未来。 preserving history与shaping the future为并列关系，此处构成not just…but…意思为“不仅仅是……还……”结构。故填but。
【39题详解】
考查名词复数。句意：河南博物馆是这方面的先行者，利用展览、数字活动和教育项目等多种方式。空处作介词of的宾语，结合a variety of可知，空处用名词复数形式。故填approaches。
【40题详解】
考查动词时态、语态和主谓一致。句意：在过去的一年里，世界各地在使用和推广文物方面取得了重大进展。空处缺少谓语，结合over the past year可知，句子为现在完成时，主语progress与make为被动关系，此处用现在完成时的被动语态，主语为不可数名词，助动词使用has。故填has been made。
【41题详解】
考查介词。句意：由于重大的发现和研究成果，大量的展览鼓励了中国传统文化的创造性转变。固定搭配thanks to“多亏，由于”，to是介词。故填to。
【42题详解】
考查冠词。句意同上。transformation表示“转化、转变”，前面有形容词修饰，此处为泛指，creative以辅音音素开头，应用不定冠词a。故填a。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：博物馆馆长马萧林强调，保护文物是一项长期任务，需要不断努力。固定搭配the need to do“做……的需要”，空处用不定式，作后置定语，修饰名词need。故填to protect。
【44题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：马建议，来河南旅游的游客应该花点时间去探索这个博物馆。空处修饰tourists作定语，tourists与visit为主动关系，应用现在分词，作定语。故填visiting。
【45题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：这是人们欣赏中原文化、黄河文化和中华文明的重要窗口。空处缺少关系词引导定语从句，先行词为window，关系词替代先行词作从句的地点状语，应用关系副词where引导。故填where。
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校将于下周举办“中国传统文化周”（Traditional Chinese Culture Week）活动。请你代表学校准备一篇发言稿，在明天的交换生欢迎会上发出邀请，希望他们也参加。
内容包括：1. 活动的目的；2. 内容安排。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear friends,
Welcome to our school.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
【答案】Dear friends,
Welcome to our school. Next week will witness our Traditional Chinese Culture Week, which aims to help you better understand Chinese traditional culture.
There are various activities during the week-long event. First, a Chinese painting exhibition will be arranged where you can admire the artistic essence and development of Chinese painting. Also, if you are fond of music, the Chinese folk concert will be your cup of tea. For calligraphy lovers, I recommend Chinese calligraphy lectures, in which you can learn on the spot how to write.
I sincerely invite all of you to join us!
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。要求考生写一篇发言稿，在交换生欢迎会上邀请他们参加学校下周举办的“中国传统文化周”（Traditional Chinese Culture Week）活动。
【详解】1.词汇积累
各种各样的：various→ all sorts of/a variety of
欣赏：admire → appreciate
喜欢：be fond of→ be a fan of
诚挚地：sincerely→ genuinely
2.句式拓展
同义句转换
原句：Next week will witness our Traditional Chinese Culture Week, which aims to help you better understand Chinese traditional culture.
拓展句：Next week will witness our Traditional Chinese Culture Week, aiming to help you better understand Chinese traditional culture.
【点睛】【高分句型1】First, a Chinese painting exhibition will be arranged where you can admire the artistic essence and development of Chinese painting.（运用了where引导限制性定语从句）
【高分句型2】Also, if you are fond of music, the Chinese folk concert will be your cup of tea.（运用了if引导的条件状语从句）
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。
The Cry of a Woman’s Heart
The poor children who attended our church-supported Christmas party feasted on Christmas foods, enjoyed wonderful shows and received various gifts from Santa. When all the children had gone, we breathed a sigh of relief with tiredness.
Pointing to the extra gifts left in Santa’s black bag, Jean asked, “What are we going to do with all these toys ” As we were lost in reflection, Bobbie said, “Remember the three sisters who were at the party Why don’t we deliver the toys to their house on Monday while they are in school to give them a surprise ” Everyone agreed. Since I lived closest to the three little girls, I volunteered to deliver the gifts.
On Monday, I drove to their home, confident their mother would be there. As I got out of my car a small dog appeared. He barked (吠叫) loudly and followed dangerously close to me as I hurried to the front door. With one large bag of toys, I knocked on the door. No one answered. I knocked repeatedly for several minutes. Still no answer.
Disappointed, I said, “Okay, now what am I supposed to do I can’t carry these presents around all day!”
Managing to stay a few steps ahead of the barking dog. I returned to my car. After I calmed down I remembered hearing one lady at the church mention some needy children, who didn’t attended the party, had no toys. They lived in a wooden house not far from where I sat.
As I approached that location, I saw three shabby (破损的) wooden houses side by side. “Oh, no,” I whispered. “How am I supposed to know which house is the right one ” I pulled into the large dirt yard shared by all three families. As I got out of the car, I thought to myself, “Well, I’ll try the middle one first.” I knocked on the door. As I prepared to knock again, the door opened halfway.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A tired-looking young woman with reddened eyes stood in the doorway.
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Knowing that this was just the house I wanted, I was secretly relieved.
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【答案】 A tired-looking young woman with reddened eyes stood in the doorway. She stared cautiously at me and asked who I was looking for. I explained my intention and was invited inside. With faint light from the teetering light bulb, I could tell what a poor life the family was living. Beside an old wooden bed were two little children, who were both smiling at me, curious and amazed. I questioned if there were the other two houses alongside where two children who didn’t attend the party lived. The woman nodded in silence.
Knowing that this was just the house I wanted, I was secretly relieved. Finally the toys would go to some children who they belonged to. The children’s faces lit up with joy when they knew they would get their first toys for Christmas. The woman forced a smile and I could notice her discomfort and shyness. Though she appeared calming, the gentle shaking of her shoulders gave her away. I could hear the cry of her heart. I distributed all the toys at last. That day meant a lot to me. For me, it was nothing but a task, while for her, it was more than a goodwill gesture, which brought warmth to the whole family.
【解析】
【导语】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者在圣诞节派对后主动分发多余的玩具，本来准备将玩具送给三姐妹给她们惊喜，发现她们不在家，想起了家旁边居住着的贫穷的三家人。作者找到中间一户敲开门，发现了一个女人，说明来意后，作者给孩子们送了礼物，孩子们十分开心，女人十分感动。作者最后将玩具都送了出去。那一天对于作者和这家人来说都十分重要。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“一个满脸倦容、眼睛发红的年轻女子站在门口。”可知，第一段可描写作者说明来意，看到女人家中十分贫穷，作者询问旁边是不是她要找的房子。
②由第二段首句内容“知道这正是我想要的房子，我暗自松了一口气。”可知，第二段可描写作者将玩具分发给孩子们，孩子们和女人的反应，及作者的感悟。
2.续写线索：说明来意——进入房子——观察房子——询问是否作者要找的家庭——分发玩具——孩子们和女人的反应——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①询问：ask/question/inquire
②指导：know/be aware
③注意到：notice/take notice of
情绪类
①惊讶的：amazed/surprised
②不安：discomfort/uneasiness
【点睛】[高分句型1]. Beside an old wooden bed were two little children, who were both smiling at me, curious and amazed.（完全倒装句和who引导的非限制性定语从句、形容词作状语）
[高分句型2]. The children’s faces lit up with joy when they knew they would get their first toys for Christmas. （由when引导的时间状语从句和省略that的宾语从句）绝密★启用前
2023-2024学年度高一年级第二学期期中测试
英语
本试卷共8页，满分150分，考试用时120分钟。
注意事项：
1. 答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡上。
2. 回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用2B铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其它答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡上，写在本试卷上无效。
3. 考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。
第一部分 听力（共两节，满分30分）
做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转涂到答题卡上。
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。
例：How much is the shirt
A. 19.15. B. 9.18. C. 9.15.
答案：C。
1. Where does the conversation probably take place
A. At a wedding. B. At a concert. C. At a flower store.
2. What does the man think of the film
A. Disappointing. B. Average. C. Interesting.
3. What will the woman do on Friday evening
A. Go to a party. B. Have dinner with friends. C. Work at a fast food restaurant.
4. Why is the woman thankful to the man
A. He forgave her mistake. B. He offered her some advice. C. He listened to her problems.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. A photo. B. A drawing. C. A female artist.
第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）
听下面5段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间，每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6、7题。
6. What’s the main reason for the woman to go to Australia
A. To work there. B. To see her brother. C. To go on a holiday.
7. What impressed the man most about Australia
A. Its food. B. Its national parks. C. Its diverse cultures.
听第7段材料，回答第8、9题。
8. What does the woman ask the man to do
A. Wash the car. B. Deliver posters. C. Join her brother’s business.
9. How does thee woman feel in the end
A. Excited. B. Confused. C. Annoyed.
听第8段材料，回答第10至13题。
10. What is wrong with the woman
A. She has a headache. B. She has a neckache. C. She has a weak eyesight.
11. What is the cause of the woman’s problems
A. Heavy outdoor work. B. Addiction to smart phone. C. Too much time before computer.
12. What is the woman’s first suggestion
A. Do some sports. B. Have a good rest. C. Form proper way of sitting.
13. What will the man do next
A. Give the woman some tests.
B. Offer the woman some medicine.
C. Teach the woman how to relax herself.
听第9段材料，回答第14至17题。
14. What is Morgan’s new book
A. The silent Hills. B. Night Moon. C. The Jungle.
15. When will the woman get the new book
A. On Friday. B. On Saturday. C. On Sunday.
16. How much does the new book cost
A. 9. B. 12. C. 15.
17. What will the man write down
A. The name of the book. B. The address to buy the book. C. The review of the book.
听第10段材料，回答第18至20题。
18. When was Lakeside High School moved to the current location
A. In 1956. B. In 1958. C. In 1964.
19. Which club has won national competitions
A. The debate team. B. The science club. C. The drama club.
20. What is the speech mainly about
A. The history of a high school.
B. The brief introduction of a school.
C. The requirements for applying for the school.
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
When we’re in the early months or years of learning another language, it can be hard to find good novels to read that can help us learn. But there are some books in English that experts think might be just right for beginners. Here are four of them.
Refugee Boy by Benjamin Zephaniah
As a book published in 2001, it is about a young refugee (难民) who arrives in the United Kingdom from Africa. With powerful themes and simple language. English teacher Kieran Donaghy recommends it because it’s a good choice for beginners.
Animal Farm by George Orwell
This book was published in 1945 in America. Although it’s now quite old, it’s also quite short, and was written in a. very clear way. Orwell said writers shouldn’t use unnecessary words, and his story of talking animals taking over a farm is easy to follow.
No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
This is the name of the first book in a series of detective (侦探) stories. First came out in 1998, the series is recommended by the International language school EF Education, which says that funny characters, interesting stories and simple language make these books great for learners. The stories take place in Botswana, and there are now more than 20 books in the series.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Donaghy also recommends this popular novel published in 2003. Although it’s not really for children, it’s told from the point of view of a young boy, and this means the language is easy to understand. In the book, the boy, named Christopher, tries to find out what happened to his neighbor’s dog.
1. Where does the story of Refugee Boy take place
A. In the UK. B. In Africa. C. In Botswana. D. In the US.
2. Which book came out the earliest
A. Refugee Boy. B. Animal Farm.
C. No. I Ladies’ Detective Agency. D. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night.
3. What does the four books have in common
A. They are easy to understand. B. Their main characters are children.
C. Their themes are similar to each other. D. They are recommended by EF Education.
B
Mary Lennox is a young English girl in India who is surrounded by servants. She’s a weak, selfish, and spoiled (宠坏的) child. When her parents and all their servants suddenly die from illness, she is sent to Yorkshire, England to live with her uncle, Mr. Craven.
Mr. Craven keeps his distance from Mary and soon leaves on business. She’s left to take care of herself in his big house and its gardens. As the weeks pass, Mary becomes more independent, grows stronger, and gets more respect for others. Later, she becomes friends with Dickon, a local boy and she also helps her uncle’s son—Colin, get well.
The Secret Garden’s main themes include the importance of friendship, the value of outdoor activities, and the way a healthy outlook on life can affect one’s health. When Mary first arrives at her uncle’s house, she’s a rude, selfish person. This is because she’s never had a friend her own age and has never been told “No.” Later, Dickon helps her develop empathy (同情) for others, which has had the greatest impact on her.
The natural world is key to the second of the book’s themes. At first, Mary is weak because she has never had to do anything for herself. She isn’t even capable of dressing herself without help. Colin is also weak. He stays in bed or in a wheelchair because he believes he can’t walk. The sunshine and fresh air of the gardens benefits both of them in the story.
The third important theme is the power of a positive attitude. People’s minds need nurturing (培养). An important moment for Colin happens when he determines to be a healthy person instead of a sickly one. He repeats his longing out loud and wishes hard for it to come true. Holding this idea in his mind is a key part of his recovery. It is his belief in himself and his determination to succeed that finally helps him regain his health.
4. Why was Mary Lennox sent to Yorkshire, England
A. There’s no one to take care of her. B. She has to increase life experience.
C. She desires to learn to be independent. D. Some of her best friends are living there.
5. According to the text, who influences Mary the most
A. Her parents. B. Her uncle. C. Dickon. D. Colin.
6. What is the right structure of the passage
A. ①②③/④⑤/ B. ①②/③④⑤ C. ①/②/③④/⑤ D. ①/②③/④⑤
7. What is the text
A. A diary entry B. A news report. C. A book review. D. A children’s story.
C
Thai wildlife officials have laid out a plan to bring peace to a central Thai city after at least a decade of human-monkey conflict （冲突）.
The monkeys that hang around Lopburi are a major tourist draw. But after years of conflicts with residents and visitors, and several failed attempts to bring peace with population controls, local people and businesses have had enough.
The monkeys often try to take food from humans, sometimes leaving people with injuries. In March a woman got her knee hurt after a monkey pulled her off her feel, and another man was knocked off a motorcycle by a hungry monkey.
The authorities hope to catch some 2,500 monkeys and place them in massive wildlife preserves, said Athapol Charoenshunsa, the director-general of the Department of National parks, Wildlife and plant Conservation. They’ll work with wildlife experts to find a way for a limited number of monkeys to stay freely in the city, he added.
“I don’t want humans to have to hurt monkeys, and I don’t want monkeys to have to hurt humans,” he told reporters during a news conference in Bangkok. “I expect the first period of the operation to start within weeks, and I believe the wildlife preserve will be able to contain （容纳） thousands of them and will solve the problem very quickly.”
Athapol said they are also working in other areas of Thailand that are facing problems with monkeys. He said 52 of the country’s 77 provinces often report monkey problems.
The monkeys are said to be a symbol of the province, about 140 kilometers north of Bangkok, where the ancient Three Pagodas temple celebrates a yearly “Monkey Buffet” festival. However, some have complained about the city’s monkey troubles on tourists and residents feeding the animals, which they say drew monkeys into the city, helped with their numbers, and got them used to getting food from humans.
8. What does the underlined phrase “have had enough” mean in Paragraph 2
A They are fond of those moneys. B. They hope to feed more monkeys.
C. They are troubled by those monkeys. D. They want to protect those monkeys.
9. How will the authorities deal with those monkeys
A. Cut off the monkey’s food supply. B. Catch them for use as research subjects.
C Enclose them in a zoo to entertain tourists. D. Cut down the numbers of them in the town.
10. What is the last paragraph mainly about
A. The significance of those monkeys.
B. People’s different opinions on those monkeys.
C. The environmental problems caused by those monkeys.
D. Reasons why monkeys become a symbol of the province.
11. Which is the most suitable title for the text
A. Thailand Residents Suffered from Too Many Tourists
B. Thailand Decides to Limit Monkeys in Tourist Town
C. Monkeys Serve Special Meaning in the Thailand Town
D. People in Thailand Try to Improve the Life of Monkeys
D
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton’s first company, Romotive, made toy cars that became robots by fixing a smartphone on top. But Rinaudo Clifton soon realized that he didn’t want to just make toys—he wanted to find ways to solve important problems.
He found what he was looking for on a visit to a health institute (机构) in Tanzania. There he saw that they had developed a system allowing health workers to make emergency requests for medicine and vaccines (疫苗), but had no effective way to deliver them. So in 2014, Romotive became Zipline, and started designing and building delivery drones (无人机) called Zips. By 2016, the company began deliveries in Rwanda, starting with just one hospital, but growing to 20 within a year.
Zipline now also operates in other African countries like Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Ivory Coast, as well as parts of the US and Japan. Now as the world’s largest commercial drone delivery system, it says it has made more than 700,000 deliveries, carrying everything from vaccines and medical things to hot food and phone chargers. Zipline says its centralized storage system and fast deliveries result in less waste when delivering blood products, and people miss fewer vaccines in places where Zipline operates.
Its first drone, the Platform 1 Zip, looks like a small airplane that can carry a little under 2 kilograms, going as far as almost 100 kilometers away at speeds of around 100 kilometers per hour. Things are dropped from about 20-25 meters above the ground.
The company’s new Platform 2 Zip, which has gone through the research and development periods and is currently being tested out, is promised to be ready for customer flights by 2025, can carry about twice as much as the Platform 1.
The company says that Platform 2 Zip can deliver to much more precise (精确的) locations up to seven times as fast as a car, completing 16-kilometer deliveries in about 10 minutes. And by 2026, it expects to run more flights each year than most major US airlines.
12. Where did Keller get inspiration of making delivery drones
A. In a hospital. B. In a company.
C. In a children’s center. D. In a health institute.
13. Where does Zipline focus its business on
A. Europe. B. Africa. C. Asia. D. America.
14. What do we know about Platform 2 Zip
A It lacks financial support. B. It has been widely used.
C. It is still under development. D. It has a better carrying capacity
15. What’s the outlook of Platform 2 Zip according to the text
A Awful. B. Debatable. C. Promising. D. Unclear.
第二节（共5小题：每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选项。
What do you do when you receive an invitation to an event that you do not want to attend or that you cannot attend due to your busy schedule In that case, we simply can’t act on everything our heart feels. ____16____ Here are some right ways to decline (拒绝) an invitation without hurting others’ feelings.
Respond in a timely manner.
____17____ It’s OK to put off responding if you’re unsure at first, but give yourself a deadline to figure it out — and stick to it. Always respond to invitations in a timely manner.
____18____.
It’s OK to say you’re sorry that you can’t make an event, but it’s better to redefine it as a positive. Rather than apologizing, say how happy you are that they invited you and that while you can’t make it this time, you look forward to getting together with them in the future.
Don’t say “maybe”.
Procrastinating (拖延) by saying “maybe” usually means it’s a no. ____19____ Saying “maybe” is a way of making yourself feel better, but it leaves the other person hanging, which is unkind.
Don’t try to control the other person’s feelings.
There’s the assumption that we can decline without hurting anyone else’s feelings, but we can’t ensure the other person’s experience. They may feel sad or disappointed when you decline, but that’s OK. ____20____
A. Focus on the positive.
B. Be honest but not too honest.
C. Don’t leave the hoot hanging.
D. It’s fine to decline via digital means.
E. Most people will understand that life just gets busy.
F. If that’s really what you mean, just go ahead and say no.
G. Instead, we should learn how to politely say “no” to an invitation.
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。
In the summer of 2015, Peterson and his wife, Vanessa, had just moved to Santa Ana, California. Outside their apartment, a man was often ____21____ on the street corner, sometimes keeping them ____22____at night.
One day, Peterson was relaxing in his living room, reading the book Love Does, about the power of love in ____23____, when his quiet was ____24____ by the man. ____25____ by the book’s moving message, Peterson decided to go outside and introduce himself.
In that first ____26____, Peterson learned that the man, named Faris, had moved to California to ____27____ a career in music, but he ended up living on the street for more than a decade.
Even though Peterson, a graduate of the Cleveland Institute of Art, hadn’t ____28____ a paintbrush in about eight years, he found himself asking if he could paint Faris’s picture. Faris said yes.
Peterson’s connection with Faris led him to ____29____ Faces of Santa Ana, a nonprofit organization focused on befriending and painting pictures of _____30_____ community members. Peterson sold his paintings and put money into what he calls a “love account” for his _____31_____. Faris used the _____32_____ from his picture to _____33_____ an album, realizing his musical dreams.
Peterson discovered that the buyers tended to connect to the person in the painting, finding _____34_____with someone they might have otherwise _____35_____.
21. A. dancing B. singing C. debating D. chatting
22. A. energetic B. addicted C. delighted D. awake
23 A. action B. speech C. court D. mind
24. A. ruined B. created C. returned D. cured
25. A. Designed B. Cheated C. Inspired D. Measured
26. A. explanation B. complaint C. argument D. conversation
27. A. seek B. cancel C. imagine D. quit
28. A. put away B. put out C. picked up D. picked out
29. A. manage B. form C. charge D. buy
30. A. unidentified B. unhoused C. unemployed D. unmarried
31. A. advisors B. colleagues C. buyers D. models
32. A. funds B. donations C. paints D. decorations
33. A. film B. collect C. chart D. record
34. A. sportsmanship B. hardship C. friendship D. membership
35. A. remembered B. missed C. recognized D. noticed
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。
Established in 1927, the Henan Museum is one of the country’s oldest modern museums. In 2009, it was chosen to be one of the first national-level museums ____36____ (create) by the central and local governments. With a collection of over 170,000 artifacts, it houses a wide range of treasures, ____37____ (particular) prehistoric relics, stone carvings and so on.
With 2.7 million visitors and over 39 million yuan in revenue (收入) from cultural products last year, the museum is not just preserving history ____38____ shaping the future of cultural exploration.
The Henan Museum has been a pioneer in this direction, making use of a variety of ____39____ (approach) including exhibitions, digital activities and educational programs. Over the past year, the significant progress ____40____ (make) in the use and promotion of artifacts around the world. Thanks ____41____ major discoveries and research results, a large number of exhibitions have encouraged ____42____ creative transformation (转变) of traditional Chinese culture.
Ma Xiaolin, director of the Museum, stresses the great need ____43____ (protect) cultural relics, and sees this as a long-term task that demands continuous efforts. Ma suggests that tourists ____44____ (visit) Henan should take the time to explore the museum. “It’s an important window _____45_____ people can appreciate the culture of the Central Plains, the Yellow River, and Chinese civilization.”
第四部分 写作（共两节，满分40分）
第一节（满分15分）
46. 假定你是李华，你校将于下周举办“中国传统文化周”（Traditional Chinese Culture Week）活动。请你代表学校准备一篇发言稿，在明天的交换生欢迎会上发出邀请，希望他们也参加。
内容包括：1. 活动的目的；2. 内容安排。
注意：1. 词数80左右；
2. 可以适当增加细节，以使行文连贯。
Dear friends,
Welcome to our school.
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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。
The Cry of a Woman’s Heart
The poor children who attended our church-supported Christmas party feasted on Christmas foods, enjoyed wonderful shows and received various gifts from Santa. When all the children had gone, we breathed a sigh of relief with tiredness.
Pointing to the extra gifts left in Santa’s black bag, Jean asked, “What are we going to do with all these toys ” As we were lost in reflection, Bobbie said, “Remember the three sisters who were at the party Why don’t we deliver the toys to their house on Monday while they are in school to give them a surprise ” Everyone agreed. Since I lived closest to the three little girls, I volunteered to deliver the gifts.
On Monday, I drove to their home, confident their mother would be there. As I got out of my car a small dog appeared. He barked (吠叫) loudly and followed dangerously close to me as I hurried to the front door. With one large bag of toys, I knocked on the door. No one answered. I knocked repeatedly for several minutes. Still no answer.
Disappointed, I said, “Okay, now what am I supposed to do I can’t carry these presents around all day!”
Managing to stay a few steps ahead of the barking dog. I returned to my car. After I calmed down I remembered hearing one lady at the church mention some needy children, who didn’t attended the party, had no toys. They lived in a wooden house not far from where I sat.
As I approached that location, I saw three shabby (破损的) wooden houses side by side. “Oh, no,” I whispered. “How am I supposed to know which house is the right one ” I pulled into the large dirt yard shared by all three families. As I got out of the car, I thought to myself, “Well, I’ll try the middle one first.” I knocked on the door. As I prepared to knock again, the door opened halfway.
注意：1. 续写词数应为150左右;
2. 请按如下格式在答题卡的相应位置作答。
A tired-looking young woman with reddened eyes stood in the doorway.
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Knowing that this was just the house I wanted, I was secretly relieved.
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