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2024 学年度高二年级第二次段考英语试题
考试时间： 120 分钟 试卷满分： 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）
1. What does the woman's cat do when it sees mice
A. It acts friendly towards them. B. It tries to catch them. C. It stays still.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At the school.
3. Why is the woman growing sunflowers
A. To enjoy the flowers. B. To eat the seeds. C. To sell the seeds.
4. What is the man's attitude toward the rise of fuel cost
A. Worried. B. Positive. C. Unconcerned.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Schools' facilities. B. Cities' water supply. C. Ways to save water.
第二节 （共15 小题； 每小题1.5 分， 满分 22.5分）
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. When did the man build his first computer
A. In senior high school. B. In junior high school. C. At the university.
7. How do some people find technology
A. Dangerous. B. Interesting. C. Wonderful.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues B. A couple. C. Classmates.
9. What do the speakers decide to do
A. Stop using paper cups.
B. Reduce the use of paper, plastic and cans.
C. Prepare boxes for different waste.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What sport has NOT been accepted by the Olympic Committee
A. Climbing. B. Bowling. C. Skateboarding.
11. What does Lucy's grandma often do with her friends
A. She plays card game. B. She watches TV. C. She plays computer games.
12. Why does the man suggest including Bridge in the Olympics
A. Because the winner will be obvious.
B. Because the older age group will be involved.
C. Because the game will be widely spread.
13. How do the speakers sound at the end of the conversation
A. Optimistic B. Curious. C. Humorous.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. When did the novel come out
A. In 1973. B. Last month. C. In 1978.
15. What is the novel based on
A. Historical stories. B. Individual experiences. C. A new agricultural study.
16. How did the girl's uncle get his life changed
A. By taking the college entrance examination.
B. By writing this novel.
C. By working hard in the countryside.
17. What can be learned from this conversation
A. The girl's uncle lived a comfortable life in the 1970s.
B. The girl's uncle had stayed in the countryside for about 5 years.
C. The girl's uncle used to be a factory worker.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What probably happened around Fountain Hills during last winter
A. All animals died off. B. Many chemicals were used. C. It didn't rain much.
19. Why did a lot of bees disappear
A. They were killed by the government.
B. They were eaten by birds.
C. They were dying off themselves.
20. What do the scientists offer to do
A. To bring bees to the town.
B. To teach farmers how to grow food better.
C. To tell people the importance of bees.
第二部分 阅读理解（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
Events at the Fleet Science Center
Superpower Dogs
Join an adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs on the big screen. No stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates（讲述） this inspiring true story about remarkable dogs that save lives.
Time: March 2, 2: 00 pm
Price: Adult(Age 13-65)$21; Junior(Age 3-12)$18; Senior(Age 65+)$19
The Sky Tonight
Early show: March 4, 7:00 pm to 8: 00 pm
Late show: March 4, 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm
Join us for a tour of the solar system. Journey through the universe with us as we explore a new topic each month.
Price: Adult(age 13-65)$19; Junior(Age 3-12)$17; Senior(Age 65+)$18
Make-It Workshop
We invite you to stop by Studio X to try your hand at making Make-It Workshop activities change monthly and fees vary.
Participants can purchase tickets at Studio X on the day of the workshop.
Time: March 7, 11: 30 am to 3: 30 pm
Suds & Science
Sometimes , the most interesting discussions occur over a beer or a glass of your favorite wine. That's the concept behind Suds &Science, a monthly event that brings scientists face-to -face with the general public in a neighborhood bar.
Location: Thorn Brewing, 3176 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92104
Time: March 8, 6: 30 pm to 8: 00 pm
Price:$6 at the door. Food & drinks are available for purchase. Please come early to place your orders at the bar, as staff will not be available to take orders during the event.
1. When will the Sky Tonight’s late show end
A. At 8: 00 pm B. At 9: 15 pm C. At 8:30 pm D. At 9: 00 pm
2. What do we know about the event on March 7
A. It needs advance reservations. B. It has Chris Evans narrate a story.
C. It is a hands-on activity. D. It includes a tour of the solar system.
3. How long does Make-It Workshop last
A. For four hours. B. For half an hour. C. For one hour. D. For two hours.
4. What should participants of Suds & Science keep in mind
A. Bring some food and drinks. B. Buy their ticket online in advance.
C. Prepare a question or two for discussion. D. Arrive at Thorn Brewing before 6: 30 pm.
【答案】1. B 2. C 3. A 4. D
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇应用文。主要介绍了舰队科学中心(the Fleet Science Center)的几个活动。
【1题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章The Sky Tonight部分中的“Late show: March 4, 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm(夜空秀：3月4日，晚 8:15-9:15)”可知，夜空秀的结束时间为晚上9: 15。故选B。
【2题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Make-It Workshop部分中的“We invite you to stop by Studio X to try your hand at making.(我们邀请您到X工作室来尝试一下制作。)”可知，3月7日的活动是一次动手的实践活动。故选C。
【3题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Make-It Workshop部分中的“Time: March 7, 11: 30 am to 3: 30 pm(时间：3月7日上午11:30至下午3:30)”可知，该活动持续了四个小时。故选A。
【4题详解】
细节理解题。根据文章Suds & Science部分中的“Location: Thorn Brewing; Time: March 8, 6:30 pm to 8: 00 pm(地点: Thorn Brewing；时间：3月8日下午 6:30-8:00)”可知，活动于6:30在Thorn Brewing开始，那么参加者需要在6: 30之前到达Thorn Brewing。故选D。
B
Every one of us may have been hurt by others — either by their words or actions. The best way to deal with the problem is to “forgive and forget”.
“It is well established that learning to forgive others can have positive benefits for one’s physical and mental health,” Saima Noreen, a scientist at the University of St. Andrews, UK, told the Huffington Post.
Recently, Noreen and her research team have found one more reason that you should stick to this principle — forgiving somebody who has hurt you makes it easier for you to forget the unhappy memory, according to their new study.
In the study, researchers asked volunteers to read descriptions of 40 different situations that contained bad actions such as stealing, lying and cheating. Imagining being the victims (受害者) , volunteers then had to decide whether they would be able to forgive. Two weeks later, volunteers took part in a memory test. In the test, they were shown a series of words related to the situations they had read about and then were asked to recall certain ones.
The results showed that people were less likely to remember the details of the unpleasant experiences if they had found forgiveness in their hearts. In contrast, if they hadn’t forgiven the mistake, they could always remember what had happened.
However, forgiving someone who has hurt you is always easier said than done. So Noreen hopes that one day in the near future research will give rise to powerful therapeutic (有疗效的) tools that will enable people to “forgive and forget” more effectively.
5. What have Noreen and her team found recently
A. They have found no reason to hurt other people.
B. A memory test is necessary to help people forgive.
C. An unpleasant experience can be easily forgotten.
D. Forgiving helps us to forget unhappy memories.
6. The right order of the following steps of the study should be ______.
a. Take a memory test. b. Imagine being a victim.
c. Decide whether to forgive or not. d. Read descriptions of 40 different situations.
A. d→b→a→c B. d→b→c→a C. a→b→d→c D. a→d→b→c
7. What does the underlined word “recall” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Remember. B. Translate. C. Choose. D. Explain.
8. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. It’s impossible to forgive someone. B. Noreen has finished her research report.
C. There may be some therapeutic tools soon. D. The therapeutic tools have been invented.
【答案】5. D 6. B 7. A 8. C
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章介绍的是原谅伤害你的人有助于忘记不愉快的记忆。最近一项研究发现，原谅使人们更容易忘记令人不快的经历。
【5题详解】
细节理解题。根据第三段中“Recently, Noreen and her research team have found one more reason that you should stick to this principle—forgiving somebody who has hurt you makes it easier for you to forget the unhappy memory, according to their new study.(最近，诺琳和她的研究小组又发现了一个你应该坚持这一原则的理由——根据他们的新研究，原谅伤害过你的人会让你更容易忘记不愉快的记忆。)”可知，萨马·诺琳和她的团队最近发现，原谅有助于我们忘记不快的记忆。故选D。
【6题详解】
细节理解题。根据第四段中“In the study, researchers asked volunteers to read descriptions of 40 different situations that contained bad actions such as stealing, lying and cheating.(在这项研究中，研究人员要求志愿者阅读40种不同情况的描述，这些描述包含了偷窃、撒谎和欺骗等不良行为。)”、“Imagining being the victims (受害者) , volunteers then had to decide whether they would be able to forgive. (想象自己是受害者，然后志愿者们必须决定他们是否能够原谅。)”以及“Two weeks later, volunteers took part in a memory test. In the test, they were shown a series of words related to the situations they had read about and then were asked to recall certain ones.(两周后，志愿者们参加了一项记忆力测试。在测试中，研究人员向他们展示了一系列与他们所读到的情景相关的单词，然后要求他们回忆某些单词。)”可知，首先，志愿者需要阅读40个不同情境的描述；然后，他们需要想象自己是受害者；接下来，他们需要决定是否原谅；最后，两周后，志愿者需要参加一个记忆测试。因此，正确的顺序应该是d→b→c→a。故选B。
【7题详解】
词义猜测题。根据划线词前面内容“In the test, they were shown a series of words related to the situations they had read about (在测试中，研究人员向他们展示了一系列与他们所读到的情景相关的单词)”以及划线词下一段的内容“The results showed that people were less likely to remember the details of the unpleasant experiences if they had found forgiveness in their hearts. (结果表明，如果人们在心中找到宽恕，他们就不太可能记住不愉快经历的细节。)”可知，志愿者被展示了与他们所阅读的情境相关的一系列单词，然后被要求记住其中某些单词。如果人们在心中找到宽恕，他们就不太可能记住不愉快经历的细节。因此，recall在这里的意思是与A选项“Remember.(记住)”为同义词。故选A。
8题详解】
推理判断题。根据最后一段中“So Noreen hopes that one day in the near future research will give rise to powerful therapeutic(有疗效的) tools that will enable people to “forgive and forget” more effectively.(因此，诺林希望在不久的将来，有一天，研究将产生强大的治疗工具，使人们能够更有效地‘原谅和忘记’。)”可知，虽然原谅伤害你的人总是说起来容易做起来难，但Noreen希望将来研究能够产生有治疗效果的工具，能够更有效地实现“原谅和忘记”。从这句话可以推断出，在未来可能很快就会有一些治疗工具。故选C。
C
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck (被困住) at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.
She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.
Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital gap and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through hard times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me to offer help.”
9. What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the IT club
A. The club helps the elderly get online.
B. The club helps people online.
C. The club inspires old people who feel lonely.
D. The club teaches older people to take care of themselves.
10. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Increase. B. Improve. C. Narrow. D. Change.
11. What encouraged Jan to help those people
A. A better understanding of the Internet.
B. Meeting people who were going through hardships similar to hers.
C. Seeing the situation of children in poor countries.
D. Knowing how to use new technology.
【答案】9. A 10. C 11. B
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了英语教师Jan Tchamani在辞职后觉得孤单，开始频繁接触互联网，并从中得到启发，创办了IT俱乐部，教老年人如何使用电脑和互联网。
9题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章第二段中“She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. (她在网上遇到人给了她很大的启发，她决定创办一个IT俱乐部，教老年人如何使用电脑和互联网。)”可推断，IT俱乐部能够帮助老人学会上网。故选A。
【10题详解】
词句猜测题。根据划线单词上一句“Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. (Jan已经开始参加网络课程，学习更多关于如何使用互联网让社会变得更好的知识。)”可知，Jan认为互联网可以让社会变得更好。再根据划线单词后“the digital gap and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. (数字鸿沟、确保每个人都能上网并知道如何使用新技术是非常重要的。)”可推知，她认为学习上网会缩小数字鸿沟，使社会更美好。A. Increase增加；B. Improve提升；C. Narrow缩小；D. Change改变。故选C。
【11题详解】
推理判断题。根据文章最后一段“Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through hard times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me to offer help.” (互联网大大改善了Jan的生活。Jan说：“当你经历艰难时期时，你会遇到其他面临类似挑战的人。思考别人的处境激励我去提供帮助。”)”可推断，遇到那些与她面临相似困境的人激励她去帮助别人。故选B。
D
Researchers are trying to explore creative ways to reduce e-waste. Now one team has invented a water-activated battery (水激活电池) made of paper and other sustainable materials.
Some e-waste is relatively large: old phones and air conditioners, for instance. Other e-waste is more unnoticeable, such as batteries. It’s these small batteries that are big problems. Nobody really pays attention to where they end up. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology are working to address this problem. They invented a water-activated paper battery using environmentally friendly materials that could eventually replace the more harmful batteries common in low-power devices.
A traditional battery is made of plastic, metal or other harmful materials. The paper battery works the same as a traditional battery. It has a positively charged (带电的) side, a negatively charged side, and a conductive material (传导材料) between the two. In the new battery, the positively and negatively charged sides are inks printed onto the front and back of a piece of paper. That paper is filled with salt, which dissolves (溶解) when the paper is wet. When the paper is dry, the battery is off. Once the paper is wet, the battery activates within 20 seconds. The new battery’s operating performance worsens as the paper dries. When the scientists rewet the paper during testing, the battery begins to work again and lasts an hour before beginning to dry out again.
Although the researchers showed that their battery could power an alarm clock, it is unlikely to replace standard batteries now. It is hard to predict a time line for producing such batteries in a large number, but that future may not be so far off.
“This really starts with the development of sustainable materials,” Nystr m, the lead author, explains, “From there, I think we are able to create something that is quite useful.”
12. Why did the researchers invent the new batteries
A. To replace harmful batteries. B. To develop sustainable materials.
C. To power common devices. D. To make e-waste more noticeable.
13. In what aspect are the traditional and the new batteries different
A. Sizes. B. Usages. C. Materials. D. Functions.
14. What do we know about the paper used in the new batteries
A. It dries within 20 seconds. B. It can be used many times.
C. It has ink on the front side. D. It breaks easily in salt water.
15. What can be inferred about the new battery from the last two paragraphs
A. It stores huge power. B. It takes ages to make it.
C. It is highly profitable. D. It has a promising future.
【答案】12. A 13. C 14. B 15. D
【解析】
【导语】本文是一篇说明文。文章主要介绍的是一种新型环保的电池。
【12题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They invented a water-activated paper battery using environmentally friendly materials that could eventually replace the more harmful batteries common in low-power devices.(他们发明了一种水激活纸电池，使用环保材料，最终可以取代低功耗设备中常见的更有害的电池。)”可知，科学家发明一种水激活的纸电池，可以最终取代有害的电池，由此可知，研究者发明新电池是为了取代旧的有害的电池。故选A项。
【13题详解】
细节理解题。根据第二段中的“They invented a water-activated paper battery using environmentally friendly materials that could eventually replace the more harmful batteries common in low-power devices.(他们发明了一种水激活纸电池，使用环保材料，最终可以取代低功耗设备中常见的更有害的电池。)”可知，这种新电池是使用环保材料，根据第三段中的“A traditional battery is made of plastic, metal or other harmful materials.(传统电池是由塑料、金属或其他有害材料制成的。)”可知，传统电池使用的是塑料、金属或者其他有害材料制作而成，由此可知，新的电池与传统电池是在材料方面不同。故选C项。
【14题详解】
推理判断题。根据第三段中的“When the paper is dry, the battery is off. Once the paper is wet, the battery activates within 20 seconds. The new battery’s operating performance worsens as the paper dries. When the scientists rewet the paper during testing, the battery begins to work again and lasts an hour before beginning to dry out again.(当纸干了，电池就没电了。一旦纸湿了，电池就会在20秒内激活。随着纸张的干燥，新电池的运行性能会恶化。当科学家们在测试过程中将纸重新弄湿时，电池就会重新开始工作，并在再次变干之前持续工作一个小时。)”可知，当纸干了，就没电了，但纸湿了后，20秒又可以激活，科学家再次把纸弄湿后，电池又可以使用，且会一直持续到纸变干，由此可知，这种新型的电池可以反复使用。故选B项。
【15题详解】
推理判断题。根据倒数第二段中的“It is hard to predict a time line for producing such batteries in a large number, but that future may not be so far off.(很难预测大规模生产这种电池的时间线，但未来可能不会那么遥远。)”可知，大规模生产这种电池的时间不会很遥远，结合尾段中的““This really starts with the development of sustainable materials,” Nystr m, the lead author, explains, “From there, I think we are able to create something that is quite useful.”(“这真的是从可持续材料的发展开始的，”Nystr m，第一作者解释说，“从那里，我认为我们能够创造出一些非常有用的东西。”)”可知，Nystr m认为这是一种非常有用的东西，综合以上信息可知，这种新电池有一个充满希望的未来。故选D项。
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，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。
Some people believe that a career change at 50 is impossible because no one wants to invest in someone so old. ____16____ The key is that you should try your best to grasp the opportunity.
What is the secret ____17____ For 15 years, I had the same job. I enjoyed the work itself, but grew tired of management of the company. The inflexibility of the work affected my work-life balance. With my 52nd birthday approaching, I realized I would have to make a career change.
Two months later, my wife spotted an occupation online. So, I applied. ____18____ However, I was surprised to get an online interview. The interview went well, and they told me I’d hear from them the next week if I passed it. So when three weeks passed with no word, you can imagine how frustrated I felt. I carried on looking for other chances, but one afternoon the company’s HR phoned me for a second interview! ____19____ Then my wife suggested that I show my true self in the interview. I got her point. I answered their questions as best I could, and eventually I got the Job!
It’s proved that companies do invest in people over 50. I’ve realized career changes are more common than I first thought. ____20____ With the right attitude, you can achieve almost anything and get what you want if you have a try.
A. It is the right attitude that works.
B. I was happy, and I got well prepared.
C. However, I’ve got a career change easily.
D. I was shocked, and I began to feel anxious.
E. However, I’ve achieved a career change unexpectedly.
F. Lacking experience in that particular role, I was pessimistic.
G. I hope that anyone attempting a career change can try something bravely!
【答案】16. E 17. A 18. F 19. D 20. G
【解析】
【分析】这是一篇记叙文。文章主要讲述了作者在50岁成功转行的个人经历。
【16题详解】
根据上文“Some people believe that a career change at 50 is impossible because no one wants to invest in someone so old.(有些人认为在50岁时转行是不可能的，因为没有人愿意在这么老的人身上投资)”以及后文“The key is that you should try your best to grasp the opportunity.(关键是你要尽力抓住机会)”可知，本句与上文构成转折，指出作者自己实现了职业转变，后文提到了转变的关键。故E选项“然而，我出乎意料地实现了职业转变”符合语境，故选E。
【17题详解】
根据上文“What is the secret (秘诀是什么？)”以及后文“For 15 years, I had the same job. I enjoyed the work itself, but grew tired of management of the company. The inflexibility of the work affected my work-life balance. With my 52nd birthday approaching, I realized I would have to make a career change. (15年来，我做着同样的工作。我喜欢工作本身，但厌倦了公司的管理。工作的灵活性影响了我的工作与生活的平衡。随着我52岁生日的临近，我意识到我必须改变职业生涯)”可知，本句应回答上文提到的秘诀是什么的问题，故A选项“正确的态度才会起作用”符合语境，故选A。
【18题详解】
根据下文“However, I was surprised to get an online interview. The interview went well, and they told me I’d hear from them the next week if I passed it.(然而，我很惊讶能得到一个在线面试的机会。面试进行得很顺利，他们告诉我，如果我通过了，下周就会通知我)”中However可知，上下文之间有转折关系，F选项“由于缺乏担任这一角色的经验，我很悲观”表达了自己的悲观，与下文的成功通过面试构成转折关系，符合上下文语意连贯，故选F。
【19题详解】
根据上文“So when three weeks passed with no word, you can imagine how frustrated I felt. I carried on looking for other chances, but one afternoon the company’s HR phoned me for a second interview!(所以，当三个星期过去了，没有任何消息，你可以想象我有多么沮丧。我继续寻找其他的机会，但是一天下午公司的人力资源部打电话给我第二次面试！)”以及后文“Then my wife suggested that I show my true self in the interview. I got her point. I answered their questions as best I could, and eventually I got the Job!(然后我的妻子建议我在面试中展现真实的自我。 我明白她的意思了。我尽我所能回答了他们的问题，最终我得到了这份工作！)”可知，本句应承接上文说明作者接到电话通知二轮面试后的内心活动，故D选项“我很震惊，我开始感到焦虑”符合语境，故选D。
【20题详解】
根据上文“It’s proved that companies do invest in people over 50. I’ve realized career changes are more common than I first thought.(事实证明，公司确实对50岁以上的人进行了投资。我意识到转行比我想象的要普遍得多)”以及后文“With the right attitude, you can achieve almost anything and get what you want if you have a try.(有了正确的态度，你几乎可以实现任何事情，并得到你想要的，如果你有尝试)”可知，作者在50岁时实现了转行，所以建议其他人也进行尝试，G选项中try对应后文中have a try。故G选项“我希望任何想转行的人都能勇敢地尝试一下！”符合语境，故选G。
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。
An 11-year-old girl helped save a dog from a house fire after spotting (注意到) smoke coming out of her neighbor’s home and quickly calling 911.
Mackenzie Jenkins was in her yard, when she noticed smoke alarms ____21____ inside the house as well as the eight-month-old dog, Fiona, barking (吠叫).
“I came outside to play on my swing and then I saw the ____22____ coming out of the front door and the bedroom window,” she told the news station.
The grade school student called 911 to report the ____23____, likely saving the dog’s life. “I was ____24____. I was mostly worried about Fiona because I didn’t want her to die,” she explained.
Thankfully, firefighters ____25____ Fiona. They thanked Mackenzie for her quick ____26____ to the fire.
“They just said that they were happy that I ____27____ the house and the dog, because the fire could have gotten worse if I didn’t ____28____ in the next five minutes,” she said.
Mackenzie’s grandfather Michael Jenkins told the news station he is also very ____29____ her.
The firefighters ____30____ Mackenzie with a Community Recognition Coin for her ____31____ actions that saved her neighbor’s dog and prevented further ____32____.
The Cape Coral Fire Department also ____33____ Mackenzie on its social media page after the ____34____ while sharing photos of her posing ( 摆好姿势) with her award.
“When firefighters were able to make entry, they knew to search for a dog thanks to the ____35____ provided by Mackenzie,” the post explained.
21. A. running out B. burning down C. going off D. turning up
22. A. smoke B. dog C. water D. light
23. A. decision B. mistake C. emergency D. announcement
24. A. annoyed B. excited C. tired D. scared
25. A. found B. adopted C. fed D. missed
26. A. visit B. response C. end D. entry
27. A. showed B. sold C. cleaned D. saved
28. A. call B. cry C. leave D. remember
29. A. interested in B. strict with C. proud of D. different from
30. A. trusted B. connected C. helped D. honored
31. A. strange B. official C. future D. brave
32. A. pollution B. failure C. damage D. change
33. A. protected B. praised C. accepted D. served
34. A. experiment B. rescue C. meeting D. game
35. A. information B. space C. money D. treatment
【答案】21. C 22. A 23. C 24. D 25. A 26. B 27. D 28. A 29. C 30. D 31. D 32. C 33. B 34. B 35. A
【解析】
【导语】本文是新闻报道。十一岁女孩在发现邻居家着火后，冷静应对，及时报警，成功救出了被困的宠物狗，同时也避免了火灾造成更大的损失。
【详解】1.考查动词短语词义辨析。句意：Mackenzie Jenkins正在她的院子里，这时她注意到房子里的烟雾报警器响了，还有八个月大的狗Fiona在叫。A. running out用尽；B. burning down烧毁；C. going off（警报器等）突发巨响；D. turning up出现。根据文章首句中的“spotting smoke coming out of her neighbor’s home”和下文中的“as well as the eight-month-old dog, Fiona, barking”可知，Mackenzie听到邻居家的烟雾警报器突然响了。故选C。
2.考查名词词义辨析。句意：“我出来荡秋千，然后我看到烟从前门和卧室窗户冒出来，”她告诉新闻台。A. smoke烟；B. dog狗；C. water水；D. light灯。上文中的“smoke”提示本空选择smoke，属于原词复现，此处指烟从前门和卧室窗户冒出来。故选A。
3.考查名词词义辨析。句意：这名小学生拨打911报告了紧急情况，可能救了这只狗的命。A. decision决定；B. mistake错误；C.emergency紧急情况；D.announcement宣布。根据文章首句及下文中的“the fire”可知，在看到邻居家着火后，Mackenzie马上报警，跟消防员报告了这一紧急情况。故选C。
4.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：我很害怕。A. annoyed恼怒的；B. excited兴奋的；C. tired累的；D. scared害怕的。根据常识及下文中的“I was mostly worried about Fiona”可知，面对火灾，Mackenzie感到害怕。故选D。
5. 考查动词词义辨析。句意：谢天谢地，消防员找到了Fiona。A. found找到；B. adopted采取；C. fed喂养；D. missed错过。根据下文中的“They thanked Mackenzie for her quick ... to the fire”和“they knew to search for a dog”可知，消防员最后找到了Fiona。故选A。
6.考查名词词义辨析。句意：他们感谢Mackenzie对火灾的迅速反应。A. visit参观；B. response反应；C. end结束；D. entry进入。根据上文中的“quickly calling 911”可知，消防员很感谢Mackenzie对火灾的迅速反应。故选B。
7.考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们只是说他们很高兴我拯救了房子和狗，因为如果我不在接下来的五分钟内打电话的话，火势可能会更加严重。A. showed展示；B. sold卖；C. cleaned打扫；D. saved挽救。根据文章首句及下文中的“that saved her neighbor’s dog”可知，Mackenzie救了邻居家的房子和狗。故选D。
8.考查动词词义辨析。句意：他们只是说他们很高兴我拯救了房子和狗，因为如果我不在接下来的五分钟内打电话的话，火势可能会更加严重。A. call打电话；B. cry哭泣；C. leave离开；D. remember记住。上文中的“quickly calling 911”以及“called 911”提示本空选择call，属于原词复现，即如果不打电话的话，火势可能会更加严重。故选A。
9.考查短语词义辨析。句意：Mackenzie的祖父Michael Jenkins告诉新闻台，他也为她感到非常骄傲。A. interested in对……感兴趣；B. strict with对……严格；C. proud of对……感到骄傲；D. different from与……不同。根据上文提到的Mackenzie帮助拯救了房子和狗可知，Mackenzie的祖父为她感到骄傲。故选C。
10.考查动词词义辨析。句意：消防员们向Mackenzie颁发了一枚社区认可硬币，以表彰她英勇的行为，她救了邻居家的狗，避免了进一步的损失。A. trusted信任；B. connected连接；C. helped帮助；D. honored给予表扬。根据下文中的“with a Community Recognition Coin”和“her award”可知，消防员奖励了Mackenzie一枚纪念币。故选D。
11.考查形容词词义辨析。句意：消防员们向Mackenzie颁发了一枚社区认可硬币，以表彰她英勇的行为，她救了邻居家的狗，避免了进一步的损失。A. strange奇怪的；B. official官方的；C. future未来的；D. brave勇敢的。由下文“actions that saved her neighbor’s dog”可知，此处指Mackenzie英勇的行为，故选D。
12.考查名词词义辨析。句意：消防员们向Mackenzie颁发了一枚社区认可硬币，以表彰她英勇的行为，她救了邻居家的狗，避免了进一步的损失。A. pollution污染；B. failure失败；C. damage损失；D. change改变。根据上文中的“quickly calling 911”及“the fire could have gotten worse”可知，Mackenzie面对火灾，沉着冷静，及时拨打了火警电话，她快速、勇敢的行动拯救了邻居家的狗，也避免了火灾造成更大的损失。故选C。
13.考查动词词义辨析。句意：开普珊瑚消防局也在救援后的社交媒体页面上赞扬了Mackenzie，并分享了她与奖杯摆姿势的照片。A. protected保护；B. praised赞扬；C. accepted接受；D. served服务。根据下文“Mackenzie on its social media page”可知，当地消防部门在其社交媒体网站上也表扬了Mackenzie。故选B。
14.考查名词词义辨析。句意：开普珊瑚消防局也在救援后的社交媒体页面上赞扬了Mackenzie，并分享了她与奖杯摆姿势的照片。A. experiment实验；B.rescue营救；C. meeting会议；D. game游戏。根据上文中的“after the”可知，救援结束后，当地消防部门在其社交媒体网站上也表扬了Mackenzie。故选B。
15.考查名词词义辨析。句意：“当消防员能够进入，他们知道搜索一只狗多亏了Mackenzie提供的信息，”帖子解释说。A. information信息；B. space太空；C. money金钱；D. treatment对待。根据上文中的“The grade school student called 911 to report the ..., likely saving the dog’s life”可知，Mackenzie及时提供的信息让消防员明确了救援目标。故选A。
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。
A journey enriched with cuisine and culture
As reported by China Tourism News, the combination of culture and tourism has inspired several cities in China to explore their cooking heritage while transforming food tours into cultural experiences.
Recently the sharp increase in popularity of Zibo barbecue is a clear proof to this effort. Zibo, ____36____ (locate) in East China’s Shandong province, was not ____37____ (wide) known as a tourist destination. However, over the past three months, the industrial city’s delicious barbecue ____38____ (gain) large popularity and attracted a massive arrival of visitors who have turned it into a tourist hot spot.
“I never expected Zibo barbecue ____39____ (become) so popular all of a sudden!” said Zhang Linlin, deputy director of the business management department at Shandon g College of Tourism and Hospitality. “With the recent much publicity, many of my young colleagues have rushed to try ____40____ out. They all praised its great taste and reasonable price.”
Zhang is researching the Zibo barbecue craze to identify sustainable strategies ____41____ can promote youth tourism and support the recovery of the tourism industry.
China boasts a diverse range of cuisine, and ____42____ (area) throughout the country have been actively exploring the potential of food as a catalyst (催化剂) for tourism growth.
Food plays a vital role in driving tourism spending and ____43____ (win) a traveler’s heart. Wu Liyun, an associate professor at the China Academy of Culture and Tourism of Beijing International Studies University, illustrated this point by reflecting ____44____ her own experience: “The attractive skewers (烤肉串) of Dujiangyan, the tasty Yimeng stir-fried chicken of Linyi and the pleasant grilled oysters (蚝) of Guangzhou were not only among the most memorable and important components of my plans, but they were the ____45____ (great) motivators (动力) for me to return,” Wu said.
【答案】36. located
37. widely 38. has gained
39. to become##to have become
40. it 41. that##which
42. areas 43. winning
44. on##upon
45. greatest
【解析】
【导语】这是一篇新闻报道。在中国后疫情时期，文化和旅游的结合，特别是饮食文化，积极有力地促进了国内旅游业的恢复和发展。
【36题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：淄博位于中国东部的山东省，并不是一个广为人知的旅游胜地。本句系动词为was，此处为非谓语动词，且Zibo与locate“定位”为被动关系，应用过去分词，作定语，修饰Zibo。故填located。
【37题详解】
考查副词。句意：淄博位于中国东部的山东省，并不是一个广为人知的旅游胜地。空处修饰动词known，所以此处用副词widely，作状语。故填widely。
【38题详解】
考查时态和语态。句意：然而，在过去的三个月里，这个工业城市的美味烧烤广受欢迎，吸引了大量游客的到来，使它成为一个旅游热点。gain“获得”。空处在句中为谓语，结合句中“over the past three months”可知，空处的时态为现在完成时，主语barbecue为第三人称单数，助动词用has。故填has gained。
【39题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：我从来没有想到淄博烧烤突然变得如此受欢迎！本句谓语为expected，此处为非谓语动词，空处可以用不定式的一般式to become，作宾语 Zibo barbecue的补足语。也可以用不定式的完成式to have become，表示动作已经发生。故填to become或to have become。
【40题详解】
考查代词。句意：随着最近的大量宣传，我的许多年轻同事都急于尝试。根据前文“With the recent much publicity”及下文“They all praised its great taste and reasonable price.”可知，淄博烧烤变得流行起来，所以此处指许多年轻同事都急于尝试淄博烧烤，因此此处用代词it指代Zebo barbecue。故填it。
【41题详解】
考查定语从句。句意：张正在研究淄博的烧烤热，以确定可持续的战略，以促进青年旅游和支持旅游业的复苏。本空引导限制性定语从句，先行词是strategies，指物，关系词代替先行词在从句中作主语，应用关系代词which/that引导。故填which/that。
【42题详解】
考查名词的数。句意：中国拥有各种各样的美食，全国各地都在积极探索食品作为旅游业增长催化剂的潜力。本句为and连接的两个并列句，空处为第二个句子的主语，结合句中“throughout the country”可知，主语为复数areas。故填areas。
【43题详解】
考查非谓语动词。句意：食物在推动旅游消费和赢得游客的心方面起着至关重要的作用。根据句中“driving tourism spending and”可知，空处与上文driving并列，作介词in的宾语，所以此处用win“赢得”的动名词winning。故填winning。
【44题详解】
考查介词。句意：北京第二外国语大学中国文化与旅游研究院副教授吴丽云通过回忆自己的经历说明了这一点：“都江堰诱人的烤串、临沂美味的沂盟炒鸡和广州美味的烤牡蛎不仅是我旅行计划中最难忘、最重要的组成部分，也是我回国的最大动力。”reflect on/upon“回忆，回顾”为固定短语。故填on/upon。
【45题详解】
考查形容词最高级。句意：都江堰诱人的烤串、临沂美味的沂盟炒鸡和广州美味的烤牡蛎不仅是我旅行计划中最难忘、最重要的组成部分，也是我回国的最大动力。空处为定语修饰名词motivation，结合句意可知用形容词的最高级greatest，表示“最大的”。故填greatest。
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 你们年级计划举办一场英文演讲比赛，主题为“我最喜爱的运动”。请写一篇参赛演讲稿。内容包括：1.运动项目；2. 喜爱原因。
注意：写作词数应为 80 左右。
My Favorite Sport
Hello, everyone.
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【答案】范文
My Favorite Sport
Hello, everyone. My favorite sport is swimming and here are my reasons.
First, it’s an affordable sport. Even though you have to buy an admission ticket, it isn’t pricey. Second, swimming is beneficial to your heart and lungs. In addition to its physical benefits, swimming is also an effective way to relax. Spending hours in the pool in hot summer is always my favorite pastime.
In conclusion, as a very good workout, swimming can give you peace of mind to continue with your day.
【解析】
【导语】本篇书面表达属于应用文。你们年级计划举办一场英文演讲比赛，主题为“我最喜爱的运动”。请写一篇参赛演讲稿。内容包括：1.运动项目；2. 喜爱原因。
【详解】1.词汇积累
有益的：beneficial→helpful
即使：even though→even if
昂贵的：pricey→expensive
总之：in conclusion→in short
2.句式拓展
合并简单句
原句：Second, swimming is beneficial to your heart and lungs. In addition to its physical benefits, swimming is also an effective way to relax.
拓展句：Second, not only is swimming beneficial to your heart and lungs, but also it is also an effective way to relax.
【点睛】[高分句型1] Even though you have to buy an admission ticket, it isn't pricey. (运用了even though引导让步状语从句)
[高分句型2] Spending hours in the pool in hot summer is always my favorite pastime. (运用了动名词作主语)
第二节 读后续写（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。
I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for a piano and piano lessons. Even I myself didn’t know how to stop the fever growing from my whole heart and soul. What interested me most was the fantastic feeling of standing in the spotlight and being admired by tens of thousands of music fans.
But we were affected by the economic decline. In fact, we could barely make ends meet at that time and even couldn’t afford to buy our favorite cheese cakes . So she said a polite “no”.
That didn’t stop me. I Googled the measurements for a keyboard, drew the keys on a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would click notes (音符) on an online keyboard and “play” them back on my paper one—keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without touching a real piano. I was occupied by the thought of playing a real piano. The desire was so strong that I could hardly control my passion.
Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons. I still remember the first one. I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was. The sound was so pure and inviting that nobody could drag me away from the magic musical instrument. I held it dear. My mother stood in front of it, listening attentively to my playing with tears in her eyes. I sat my grade one after eight lessons. Once I started secondary school, we couldn’t afford lessons again. I passed grade three, then grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper.
My school didn’t offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. The tryouts were difficult. Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the composer or when some piece was written. I felt depressed. Would I step back I said to myself a polite “no”.
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。
Paragraph 1:
One evening, my mom said she had a surprise for me.
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Paragraph 2:
Two years later, I left Purcell School.
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【答案】Paragraph 1
One evening, my mom said she had a surprise for me. Unexpectedly, it was an electronic keyboard bought with money she’d earned by more part-time jobs. I was wild with joy at the dream gift. Speechless for a moment, I played heartily. Melodious sounds filled our small room. At that moment I was given amazing courage and determination to pass the challenging tryout for Purcell school. My efforts paid off and I got the offer. At Purcell, I worked harder than anyone else. I performed to raise the money and saved enough to buy my first piano.
Paragraph 2
Two years later, I left Purcell School. At the graduation ceremony, I was awarded the senior academic music prize. Now I’m teaching in a top music school. I’ve held several individual concerts, but the paper piano is always kept in my mind. The truth is that everyone will have one of those hard moments when things seem to be going wrong. What we should do is to gather courage and face it bravely.
【解析】
【分析】本文以人物为线索展开，讲述了作者非常喜欢钢琴，在11岁的时候向妈妈要了一架钢琴和钢琴课。但是由于受到了经济衰退的影响。作者家里几乎入不敷出，但是这并没有阻止作者对钢琴的热爱，作者在谷歌上搜索键盘的尺寸，在一张纸上画出按键，然后把它贴在桌子上练习。到了中学，作者的学校没有音乐高级课程，于是作者找到了普塞尔青年音乐家学校。选拔赛很困难，作者感到沮丧，但是作者不会退步。
【详解】1.段落续写：
①由第一段首句内容“一天晚上，我妈妈说她要给我一个惊喜。”可知，第一段可描写作者妈妈给作者送的礼物—电子琴，作者很感动并且有了惊人的勇气和决心，通过了Purcell学校充满挑战的选拔。在Purcell，我比任何人都努力。我通过表演筹集资金，攒够钱买了我的第一架钢琴。
②由第二段首句内容“两年后，我离开了珀塞尔学校。”可知，第二段可描写作者毕业所取得的成就以及作者的人生感悟：当事情看起来不对劲的时候，每个人都会有这样的艰难时刻。我们应该做的是鼓起勇气勇敢地面对它。
2.续写线索：沮丧——惊喜——努力——追求——成就——感悟
3.词汇激活
行为类
①一起走路：step back / drag away
②. 拒绝：say a polite “no”
情绪类
①.感谢：speechless for a moment / give amazing courage and determination
②.积极：gather courage / face it bravely
【点睛】
[高分句型1]. The truth is that everyone will have one of those hard moments when things seem to be going wrong.
（由连接词that引导的表语从句作is的表语）
[高分句型2]. What we should do is to gather courage and face it bravely.
（由关系代词what引导的主语从句）四川省阆中东风中学校
2024 学年度高二年级第二次段考英语试题
考试时间： 120 分钟 试卷满分： 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）
1. What does the woman's cat do when it sees mice
A. It acts friendly towards them. B. It tries to catch them. C. It stays still.
2. Where are the speakers probably
A. At home. B. In the hospital. C. At the school.
3. Why is the woman growing sunflowers
A. To enjoy the flowers. B. To eat the seeds. C. To sell the seeds.
4. What is the man's attitude toward the rise of fuel cost
A. Worried. B. Positive. C. Unconcerned.
5. What are the speakers mainly talking about
A. Schools' facilities. B. Cities' water supply. C. Ways to save water.
第二节 （共15 小题； 每小题1.5 分， 满分 22.5分）
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
6. When did the man build his first computer
A. In senior high school. B. In junior high school. C. At the university.
7. How do some people find technology
A. Dangerous. B. Interesting. C. Wonderful.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
8. What is the relationship between the speakers
A. Colleagues B. A couple. C. Classmates.
9. What do the speakers decide to do
A. Stop using paper cups.
B. Reduce the use of paper, plastic and cans.
C. Prepare boxes for different waste.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
10. What sport has NOT been accepted by the Olympic Committee
A Climbing. B. Bowling. C. Skateboarding.
11. What does Lucy's grandma often do with her friends
A. She plays card game. B. She watches TV. C. She plays computer games.
12. Why does the man suggest including Bridge in the Olympics
A. Because the winner will be obvious.
B. Because the older age group will be involved.
C. Because the game will be widely spread.
13. How do the speakers sound at the end of the conversation
A. Optimistic B. Curious. C. Humorous.
听下面一段较长对话，回答以下小题。
14. When did the novel come out
A. In 1973. B. Last month. C. In 1978.
15. What is the novel based on
A. Historical stories. B. Individual experiences. C. A new agricultural study.
16. How did the girl's uncle get his life changed
A. By taking the college entrance examination.
B. By writing this novel.
C. By working hard in the countryside.
17. What can be learned from this conversation
A. The girl's uncle lived a comfortable life in the 1970s.
B. The girl's uncle had stayed in the countryside for about 5 years.
C. The girl's uncle used to be a factory worker.
听下面一段独白，回答以下小题。
18. What probably happened around Fountain Hills during last winter
A. All animals died off. B. Many chemicals were used. C. It didn't rain much.
19. Why did a lot of bees disappear
A. They were killed by the government.
B They were eaten by birds.
C. They were dying off themselves.
20. What do the scientists offer to do
A. To bring bees to the town.
B. To teach farmers how to grow food better.
C. To tell people the importance of bees.
第二部分 阅读理解（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
Events at the Fleet Science Center
Superpower Dogs
Join an adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers of some of the world's most amazing dogs on the big screen. No stranger to superheroes himself, Chris Evans narrates（讲述） this inspiring true story about remarkable dogs that save lives.
Time: March 2, 2: 00 pm
Price: Adult(Age 13-65)$21; Junior(Age 3-12)$18; Senior(Age 65+)$19
The Sky Tonight
Early show: March 4, 7:00 pm to 8: 00 pm
Late show: March 4, 8:15 pm to 9:15 pm
Join us for a tour of the solar system. Journey through the universe with us as we explore a new topic each month.
Price: Adult(age 13-65)$19; Junior(Age 3-12)$17; Senior(Age 65+)$18
Make-It Workshop
We invite you to stop by Studio X to try your hand at making. Make-It Workshop activities change monthly and fees vary.
Participants can purchase tickets at Studio X on the day of the workshop.
Time: March 7, 11: 30 am to 3: 30 pm
Suds & Science
Sometimes , the most interesting discussions occur over a beer or a glass of your favorite wine. That's the concept behind Suds &Science, a monthly event that brings scientists face-to -face with the general public in a neighborhood bar.
Location: Thorn Brewing, 3176 Thorn St, San Diego, CA 92104
Time: March 8, 6: 30 pm to 8: 00 pm
Price:$6 at the door. Food & drinks are available for purchase. Please come early to place your orders at the bar, as staff will not be available to take orders during the event.
1. When will the Sky Tonight’s late show end
A. At 8: 00 pm B. At 9: 15 pm C. At 8:30 pm D. At 9: 00 pm
2. What do we know about the event on March 7
A. It needs advance reservations. B. It has Chris Evans narrate a story.
C. It is a hands-on activity. D. It includes a tour of the solar system.
3. How long does Make-It Workshop last
A. For four hours. B. For half an hour. C. For one hour. D. For two hours.
4. What should participants of Suds & Science keep in mind
A. Bring some food and drinks. B. Buy their ticket online in advance.
C Prepare a question or two for discussion. D. Arrive at Thorn Brewing before 6: 30 pm.
B
Every one of us may have been hurt by others — either by their words or actions. The best way to deal with the problem is to “forgive and forget”.
“It is well established that learning to forgive others can have positive benefits for one’s physical and mental health,” Saima Noreen, a scientist at the University of St. Andrews, UK, told the Huffington Post.
Recently, Noreen and her research team have found one more reason that you should stick to this principle — forgiving somebody who has hurt you makes it easier for you to forget the unhappy memory, according to their new study.
In the study, researchers asked volunteers to read descriptions of 40 different situations that contained bad actions such as stealing, lying and cheating. Imagining being the victims (受害者) , volunteers then had to decide whether they would be able to forgive. Two weeks later, volunteers took part in a memory test. In the test, they were shown a series of words related to the situations they had read about and then were asked to recall certain ones.
The results showed that people were less likely to remember the details of the unpleasant experiences if they had found forgiveness in their hearts. In contrast, if they hadn’t forgiven the mistake, they could always remember what had happened.
However, forgiving someone who has hurt you is always easier said than done. So Noreen hopes that one day in the near future research will give rise to powerful therapeutic (有疗效的) tools that will enable people to “forgive and forget” more effectively.
5. What have Noreen and her team found recently
A. They have found no reason to hurt other people.
B. A memory test is necessary to help people forgive.
C. An unpleasant experience can be easily forgotten.
D. Forgiving helps us to forget unhappy memories.
6. The right order of the following steps of the study should be ______.
a. Take a memory test. b. Imagine being a victim.
c. Decide whether to forgive or not. d. Read descriptions of 40 different situations.
A. d→b→a→c B. d→b→c→a C. a→b→d→c D. a→d→b→c
7. What does the underlined word “recall” in Paragraph 4 mean
A. Remember. B. Translate. C. Choose. D. Explain.
8. What can be inferred from the last paragraph
A. It’s impossible to forgive someone. B. Noreen has finished her research report.
C. There may be some therapeutic tools soon. D. The therapeutic tools have been invented.
C
Jan Tchamani, an English teacher in Birmingham, UK, suddenly developed a serious illness and had to quit her job. At age 50, she found herself out of work and stuck (被困住) at home with only her computer to keep her company. After a while, she discovered that surfing the Internet could help her feel less lonely and bored. She could listen to music, watch films, play games, and explore the world. She also joined an online group where she could talk about her problems and get support and advice from others. She realised that one of the greatest benefits of the Internet was its ability to remove the distance that usually exists between people.
She was so inspired by the people she met online that she decided to start an IT club to teach older people how to use computers and the Internet. She and her friends now organise events and collect money to pay for private teachers. Many people have been helped by the club. A 59-year-old man learnt how to apply for work online and found a great job. Now that he works and can take care of himself, his daughter has time to study at university. A 61-year-old woman who was living alone has started a small online company together with two friends. She no longer feels lonely, and her company has become quite successful.
Jan has started taking online classes to learn more about how to use the Internet to make society better. She believes that it is highly important to bridge the digital gap and make sure that everyone has access to the Internet and knows how to use new technology. Her next goal is to start a charity website to raise money for children in poor countries.
Jan’s life has been greatly improved by the Internet. “When you go through hard times, you meet others who are facing similar challenges,” Jan says. “Thinking about other people’s situations inspired me to offer help.”
9. What could be inferred from Paragraph 2 about the IT club
A. The club helps the elderly get online.
B. The club helps people online.
C. The club inspires old people who feel lonely.
D. The club teaches older people to take care of themselves.
10. What does the underlined word in Paragraph 3 mean
A. Increase. B. Improve. C. Narrow. D. Change.
11. What encouraged Jan to help those people
A. A better understanding of the Internet.
B. Meeting people who were going through hardships similar to hers.
C. Seeing the situation of children in poor countries.
D. Knowing how to use new technology.
D
Researchers are trying to explore creative ways to reduce e-waste. Now one team has invented a water-activated battery (水激活电池) made of paper and other sustainable materials.
Some e-waste is relatively large: old phones and air conditioners, for instance. Other e-waste is more unnoticeable, such as batteries. It’s these small batteries that are big problems. Nobody really pays attention to where they end up. Researchers at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology are working to address this problem. They invented a water-activated paper battery using environmentally friendly materials that could eventually replace the more harmful batteries common in low-power devices.
A traditional battery is made of plastic, metal or other harmful materials. The paper battery works the same as a traditional battery. It has a positively charged (带电的) side, a negatively charged side, and a conductive material (传导材料) between the two. In the new battery, the positively and negatively charged sides are inks printed onto the front and back of a piece of paper. That paper is filled with salt, which dissolves (溶解) when the paper is wet. When the paper is dry, the battery is off. Once the paper is wet, the battery activates within 20 seconds. The new battery’s operating performance worsens as the paper dries. When the scientists rewet the paper during testing, the battery begins to work again and lasts an hour before beginning to dry out again.
Although the researchers showed that their battery could power an alarm clock, it is unlikely to replace standard batteries now. It is hard to predict a time line for producing such batteries in a large number, but that future may not be so far off.
“This really starts with the development of sustainable materials,” Nystr m, the lead author, explains, “From there, I think we are able to create something that is quite useful.”
12. Why did the researchers invent the new batteries
A. To replace harmful batteries. B. To develop sustainable materials.
C. To power common devices. D. To make e-waste more noticeable.
13. In what aspect are the traditional and the new batteries different
A. Sizes. B. Usages. C. Materials. D. Functions.
14. What do we know about the paper used in the new batteries
A. It dries within 20 seconds. B. It can be used many times.
C. It has ink on the front side. D. It breaks easily in salt water.
15. What can be inferred about the new battery from the last two paragraphs
A. It stores huge power. B. It takes ages to make it.
C. It is highly profitable. D. It has a promising future.
第二节 （共5小题；每小题2.5分，满分12.5分）
阅读下面短文，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。
Some people believe that a career change at 50 is impossible because no one wants to invest in someone so old. ____16____ The key is that you should try your best to grasp the opportunity.
What is the secret ____17____ For 15 years, I had the same job. I enjoyed the work itself, but grew tired of management of the company. The inflexibility of the work affected my work-life balance. With my 52nd birthday approaching, I realized I would have to make a career change.
Two months later, my wife spotted an occupation online. So, I applied. ____18____ However, I was surprised to get an online interview. The interview went well, and they told me I’d hear from them the next week if I passed it. So when three weeks passed with no word, you can imagine how frustrated I felt. I carried on looking for other chances, but one afternoon the company’s HR phoned me for a second interview! ____19____ Then my wife suggested that I show my true self in the interview. I got her point. I answered their questions as best I could, and eventually I got the Job!
It’s proved that companies do invest in people over 50. I’ve realized career changes are more common than I first thought. ____20____ With the right attitude, you can achieve almost anything and get what you want if you have a try.
A. It is the right attitude that works.
B. I was happy, and I got well prepared.
C. However, I’ve got a career change easily.
D. I was shocked, and I began to feel anxious.
E. However, I’ve achieved a career change unexpectedly.
F. Lacking experience in that particular role, I was pessimistic.
G. I hope that anyone attempting a career change can try something bravely!
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。
An 11-year-old girl helped save a dog from a house fire after spotting (注意到) smoke coming out of her neighbor’s home and quickly calling 911.
Mackenzie Jenkins was in her yard when she noticed smoke alarms ____21____ inside the house as well as the eight-month-old dog, Fiona, barking (吠叫).
“I came outside to play on my swing and then I saw the ____22____ coming out of the front door and the bedroom window,” she told the news station.
The grade school student called 911 to report the ____23____, likely saving the dog’s life. “I was ____24____. I was mostly worried about Fiona because I didn’t want her to die,” she explained.
Thankfully, firefighters ____25____ Fiona. They thanked Mackenzie for her quick ____26____ to the fire.
“They just said that they were happy that I ____27____ the house and the dog, because the fire could have gotten worse if I didn’t ____28____ in the next five minutes,” she said.
Mackenzie’s grandfather Michael Jenkins told the news station he is also very ____29____ her.
The firefighters ____30____ Mackenzie with a Community Recognition Coin for her ____31____ actions that saved her neighbor’s dog and prevented further ____32____.
The Cape Coral Fire Department also ____33____ Mackenzie on its social media page after the ____34____ while sharing photos of her posing ( 摆好姿势) with her award.
“When firefighters were able to make entry, they knew to search for a dog thanks to the ____35____ provided by Mackenzie,” the post explained.
21. A. running out B. burning down C. going off D. turning up
22. A. smoke B. dog C. water D. light
23. A. decision B. mistake C. emergency D. announcement
24. A. annoyed B. excited C. tired D. scared
25. A. found B. adopted C. fed D. missed
26. A. visit B. response C. end D. entry
27. A. showed B. sold C. cleaned D. saved
28. A. call B. cry C. leave D. remember
29. A. interested in B. strict with C. proud of D. different from
30. A. trusted B. connected C. helped D. honored
31. A. strange B. official C. future D. brave
32. A. pollution B. failure C. damage D. change
33. A. protected B. praised C. accepted D. served
34. A. experiment B. rescue C. meeting D. game
35. A. information B. space C. money D. treatment
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。
A journey enriched with cuisine and culture
As reported by China Tourism News, the combination of culture and tourism has inspired several cities in China to explore their cooking heritage while transforming food tours into cultural experiences.
Recently the sharp increase in popularity of Zibo barbecue is a clear proof to this effort. Zibo, ____36____ (locate) in East China’s Shandong province, was not ____37____ (wide) known as a tourist destination. However, over the past three months, the industrial city’s delicious barbecue ____38____ (gain) large popularity and attracted a massive arrival of visitors who have turned it into a tourist hot spot.
“I never expected Zibo barbecue ____39____ (become) so popular all of a sudden!” said Zhang Linlin, deputy director of the business management department at Shandon g College of Tourism and Hospitality. “With the recent much publicity, many of my young colleagues have rushed to try ____40____ out. They all praised its great taste and reasonable price.”
Zhang is researching the Zibo barbecue craze to identify sustainable strategies ____41____ can promote youth tourism and support the recovery of the tourism industry.
China boasts a diverse range of cuisine, and ____42____ (area) throughout the country have been actively exploring the potential of food as a catalyst (催化剂) for tourism growth.
Food plays a vital role in driving tourism spending and ____43____ (win) a traveler’s heart. Wu Liyun, an associate professor at the China Academy of Culture and Tourism of Beijing International Studies University, illustrated this point by reflecting ____44____ her own experience: “The attractive skewers (烤肉串) of Dujiangyan, the tasty Yimeng stir-fried chicken of Linyi and the pleasant grilled oysters (蚝) of Guangzhou were not only among the most memorable and important components of my plans, but they were the ____45____ (great) motivators (动力) for me to return,” Wu said.
第四部分 写作 （共两节，满分40分）
第一节 应用文写作（满分15分）
46. 你们年级计划举办一场英文演讲比赛，主题为“我最喜爱的运动”。请写一篇参赛演讲稿。内容包括：1.运动项目；2. 喜爱原因。
注意：写作词数应为 80 左右。
My Favorite Sport
Hello, everyone.
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第二节 读后续写（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。
I was 11 years old when I asked my mom for a piano and piano lessons. Even I myself didn’t know how to stop the fever growing from my whole heart and soul. What interested me most was the fantastic feeling of standing in the spotlight and being admired by tens of thousands of music fans.
But we were affected by the economic decline. In fact, we could barely make ends meet at that time and even couldn’t afford to buy our favorite cheese cakes . So she said a polite “no”.
That didn’t stop me. I Googled the measurements for a keyboard, drew the keys on a piece of paper and stuck it on my desk. I would click notes (音符) on an online keyboard and “play” them back on my paper one—keeping the sound they made on the computer in my head. I spent six months playing without touching a real piano. I was occupied by the thought of playing a real piano. The desire was so strong that I could hardly control my passion.
Once my mom saw that I was serious, she borrowed money and bought me 10 lessons. I still remember the first one. I was struck by how real the sound of the piano was. The sound was so pure and inviting that nobody could drag me away from the magic musical instrument. I held it dear. My mother stood in front of it, listening attentively to my playing with tears in her eyes. I sat my grade one after eight lessons. Once I started secondary school, we couldn’t afford lessons again. I passed grade three, then grade five, practicing only on my piece of paper.
My school didn’t offer music A-level. I found the Purcell School for young musicians. The tryouts were difficult. Some of the questions involved an evaluation of the composer or when some piece was written. I felt depressed. Would I step back I said to myself a polite “no”.
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。
Paragraph 1:
One evening my mom said she had a surprise for me.
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Paragraph 2:
Two years later, I left Purcell School.
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